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SHS grad Final Frontier commander Colonel will help monitor objects, debris in Earth’s orbit at California base’s center BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 Col. John W. Giles grew up in a military family, but that doesn’t mean he automatically wanted to
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follow in his father’s footsteps. Giles graduated from Sumter High School while his father, Lt. Col. John Giles, was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base. But after graduation, he went to college to study physics and later got a job in
possibility. Then when he was working for an engineering firm in Raleigh, I think it started to shimmer in his mind.” Eventually, Giles did enter the
engineering, not yet envisioning himself in his father’s uniform. “Initially he did not,” said the elder Giles, now retired from the service. “In high school, he was not much interested in it. At college, I think he began to probe the
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Family of loved one lost to suicide turns to faith, group support Editor’s Note: According to statistics from save.org, someone commits suicide every 16.2 minutes in America, totaling 30,000 a year. This story is part one of a series about the families left behind when a loved one commits suicide and the pain the families have endured since.
BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 Every day, Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock deals with death, both natural and unnatural. Every case begins with his arrival and ends with a call to an unsuspecting family. With a heavy heart, he tells them someone very dear to them has passed. Recently, Bullock responded to a suburban home in Sumter County. He felt in his stomach that it would be a tough one, but he had no true understanding until he arrived. “There aren’t that many that get to me,” he said, a somber tone in his voice. “But this one ... it’s sticking with me.” To Bullock’s dismay, the subject of his call was a person who took his own life. “Death is always sad, suicides especially so,” Bullock said. “It’s even worse when it’s a young person. It’s just terrible for everyone.” With the family now dealing with one of the worst pains imaginable, Bullock said even he was at a total loss. “There are no answers; there are no words,” Bullock said. Sadly, cases such as these are far more common than most could imagine. Whether they’re teens, young adults or the elderly,
Lovell Stevenson, above, plays in the water fountain at Crosswell Park at the intersection of Crosswell and Lafayette drives on Thursday when temperatures were sweltering. Sumter has two other spray parks for families for cooling off: North HOPE Park at North Main and Vining streets and South Sumter Park, 630 South Sumter St. Roger Simmons, seen left at right, holds Michael Harley while being refreshed at the park on Thursday. PHOTOS BY MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM
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Central Carolina students go ‘behind the fence’ Annual trip teaches how DJJ really works BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The inside look at what the administration at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice refers to as “behind the fence” was not exactly
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what students in Central Carolina Technical College’s juvenile delinquency class expected. Professor Chris Hall said touring the facility is a regular part of the course each year, and with every group of students, they normally experience the unexpected. “The majority of these students are studying for a degree in criminal justice, so this gives them the opportunity to go through different facilities and departments at DJJ, and they’ll see
how things work,” Hall said. “I do think television kind of plays into what they may be expecting, but once they get there, they’ll see something totally different.” After touring DJJ departments, including the transition home for girls, the dormitory and the high school, the students definitely had a different perspective, many voicing their expectations that DJJ would be more similar to prison. The visits provided the students the
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opportunity to become more familiar with the juveniles’ day-to-day activities and the services DJJ provides them. With that in mind, the administration and guards on duty still make it very clear that the juveniles do have restrictions. Jesse Van Norman, one of the 26 Central Carolina students, said the facility is quite different from what he expected and what it offers the
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Danny Woods and the Party Prophets, featuring Cindy Floyd, will open Downtown Sumter’s 4th Fridays summer concert series tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the green space across from the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Concerts will continue on the fourth Friday of each month through October.
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juana within a half mile of a school; Marysue Laird, 29, of 2145 Rose Drive, is charged with one count of obtaining drugs by fraudulent intent; and Michael Gerald Leneau, MACK 26, of 861 Carolina Ave., No. 47, is charged with one count of distribution of marijuana. All are being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center pending bond hearings. CUMMINGS Police are still seeking to arrest Rayshon Mack, wanted for two counts of distribution of marijuana, and Corey Cummings, wanted for one count of distribution of prescription drugs and two counts of distribu-
Authorities have arrested six people and are seeking two more on drug charges after a monthslong investigation police said was prompted by residents’ complaints. Chris Burno Abrams, 45, of 23 Pine St., is charged with two counts of distribution of crack cocaine; Jamar Roachel Clyburn, 21, of 808 Club Lane, is charged with four counts of distribution of marijuana; James Travis Flowers, 54, of 814 Legare St., is charged with one count of distribution of cocaine; William Trey’von Jackson, 21, of 11 Frazier St., is charged with two counts of distribution of marijuana and two counts of distribution of mari-
tion of a controlled substance. The investigation by the department’s Organized Crime and Vice Control Unit into complaints regarding suspected illegal drug activity resulted in 27 warrants being issued. The arrests began Wednesday on a variety of charges primarily involving cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana, after undercover detectives allegedly were able to make drug purchases in different locations in the city. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mack or Cummings is asked to call the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700, Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIME-SC. Tips can be made anonymously, and those with information leading to arrest may be eligible for a reward.
The Celebrate Recovery group has added another business to its list of donation drop-off locations — First Choice Cash Advance, 705 Bultman Drive. The group is collecting non-perishable foods to donate to United Ministries of Sumter County.
Lee School Board of Trustees to meet The Lee County School District Board of Trustees will have a called board meeting at 10:30 a.m. July 1 in the Quadplex, District Administration Complex, 310 Roland St. in Bishopville. According to the agenda, the board will have an employee hearing and discuss personnel matters during executive session. For any questions, call (803) 484-5327, extension 1002.
Stretch of widened Interstate 20 opening COLUMBIA — State transportation department officials are opening a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 20 near Columbia after it was widened to three lanes in each direction. Transportation department officials said the eastbound lanes northwest of Columbia will open this morning. The westbound lanes are scheduled to open Saturday morning. Officials said rain Wednesday night pushed the openings back by 24 hours. Transportation Secretary Janet Oakley said the project is opening after just 21 months of construction. It had been expected to take 36 months. Work will continue throughout the summer, and nighttime lane closures will be required at times. The final work includes asphalt paving, grinding the concrete roadway, guardrail work and removal of the temporary barrier wall.
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The Kukai team from Japan won the American Double Dutch League World Invitational Championships in highest speed, freestyle and overall competitions. Several South Carolina teams won or placed in their divisions.
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In Thursday’s paper, a story headlined “School board ‘tweaking’ superintendent evaluation method” stated that the Rev. Daryl McGhaney is one of three board members who are a part of the subcommittee. The subcommittee deciding on the evaluation components include Keith Schultz, Barbara Jackson and the Rev. Ralph Canty.
SINGLES Grade 3 – J Force, South Carolina Grade 4 – Rouge, Japan Grade 5 – Happy Rock, Japan Grade 6 – Noah Force, S.C. Grade 7 – Sakura, New Jersey Grade 8 – Koma Rise, Japan High school – Lil MLK Force, S.C.
The results of the June 13-14 American Double Dutch League World Invitational Championships have been released. First-place winners in each grade or division are listed here. For a complete list of the teams which placed, see The Sumter Item’s website at www.theitem.com.
Open division – Kukai, Japan Senior – Ol’ Skool Pryme Tyme, Ohio DOUBLES Grade 3 – Purple & White Team 2, Ohio Grade 4 – Rouge, Japan Grade 5 – Happy Rock, Japan Grade 6 – Just Keepin It So 4 Real, Ohio
BY JIM HILLEY (803) 774-1211 jim@theitem.com MANNING — The Manning Branch of the NAACP will host a forum for candidates seeking to represent District 5 on Manning City Council from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the lecture hall at Manning High School. “All the candidates have been sent an invitation, and they look forward to
participating,” said NAACP branch president Robert “Bobby” Fleming. Fleming said the organizers will have prepared questions for the candidates and the audience, and press will be allowed to ask questions. “This is an opportunity for the citizens of District 5 and the city of Manning to hear the views of the candidates who will replace Greg Witherspoon, who served the district for a number of years,” Fleming said. Fleming said the group has hosted forums in the past, usually when there is no incumbent in the race. “When those who have diligently
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It’s all about the arts Summer showcase displays talents of REACH students BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Sumter School District students who participate in the REACH program showed off their creative chops during the program’s Summer Arts Showcase on Wednesday night. After working diligently on art pieces, music, a short play and a film, students presented their work to friends and family during the event hosted by Sumter High School. REACH, which stands for Reinforcing and Expanding Artistic and Creative Horizons, has been part of the district for more than 16 years. The program is designed to develop talents of gifted students grades in four to 12. The program offers visual arts, music and chorus and theater. Linda Beck, one of the music instructors for the program, said students form a strong bond immediately after auditioning for the program early during the spring semester. “They audition in January or February and go right into Super Saturdays, where they have a bonding experience,” Beck said. REACH is a state-funded program, and the participants are required to put in a certain amount of hours. Like supporting programs focused on math, science and technology, Beck and visual arts instructor Heidi Adler said it’s just as important to encourage students who are interest-
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The REACH music department, above and left, performs during the REACH Summer Arts Showcase on Wednesday night at Sumter High School. Students in grades four to 12 can audition to participate in REACH, which is designed to encourage students who are interested in visual arts, music and theater. PHOTOS BY RAYTEVIA EVANS / THE SUMTER ITEM
ed in the arts. “The arts teaches students to think outside of the box. With math, they come up with an answer, and in English, there’s correct spelling,” Adler said. “When kids get involved in the arts, they get to
take different materials and create something new and different.” “It’s a proven fact that if you’re in the arts, your test scores improve. You’re interacting with other students, and they also perform better
in school when they’re in the arts,” Beck said. REACH’s music department, which included about 40 students this year, performed songs for a large audience of family, friends and school district supporters, including Superintendent Frank Baker. Visual arts students displayed their artwork, which they have been working on throughout the semester, on Super Saturdays and for the first three weeks of summer vacation. This year was also special for the REACH music department. Beck said students decided to write an original song, “Reach for the Stars,” which they performed for the public for the first time during Wednesday’s showcase. “The students broke into groups and came up with the lyrics, and then we decided on
a tune,” Beck said. “We completed the song and had it copyrighted. All of the students worked hard in a very short time, and they did a phenomenal job.” REACH director Christie Carnes said about 130 students participated in the program this year. Students from all schools in the district are welcome to audition for REACH. Adler and Beck said many students have been in the program since they were in fourth grade, and they have a lot of success with REACH students continuing their work in the arts when they graduate and go to college. Auditions are usually held in the spring semester. Parents can contact their child’s school for more information about auditions and how to get their child involved in REACH next year.
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This artist rendering shows the World View Voyager pressurized space capsule that will be transported to the edge of space. The Arizona company World View Enterprises said it has successfully completed the first scale test flight of a high-altitude balloon and capsule being developed to take tourists to the edge of space. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Company successfully tests space-tourism balloon BY JERI CLAUSING Associated Press Writer ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Arizona company said it has successfully completed the first small-scale test flight of a high-altitude balloon and capsule being developed to let tourists float 20 miles above the Earth. World View Enterprises of Tucson said Tuesday that it launched the flight last week from Roswell. CEO Jane Poynter said the system broke the world record for highest parafoil flight, lifting a payload to 120,000 feet. “It went really, really, really well,” Poynter said. “Actually, the guys hit
the ball out of the park. We’re thrilled.” The system uses a balloon similar to that used in 2012 to lift Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner 128,000 feet to make a world record-breaking 24-mile sky dive. That flight also launched from the Roswell airport. Poynter said last week’s flight was the first testing all the components together. It used a balloon about a third the size of that planned for passenger flight to lift a payload of about one-tenth of what will be used to carry passengers. The company is still planning to begin its $75,000 per-person flights in 2016, she said. The balloons will lift a capsule carrying six passen-
gers and two crew members 20 miles up, where they will float under a parafoil for about two hours before floating back down to earth. The capsule will be big enough for the passengers to walk around. The selling point is the view of the Earth and seeing its curve, the company says. Other space-tourism ventures under development will rocket passengers the full 62 miles into space but on much shorter flights. In filings with the Federal Aviation Administration, World View said it planned to launch its flights from Spaceport America in New Mexico. But Poynter on Tuesday said that no final decision has been
made on where to base the flights. Spaceport is where Virgin Galactic plans to launch its first spacetourism flights at a cost of $200,000 per person. Development of Virgin’s spacecraft has taken longer than originally planned, and it is unclear when the company, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, will make its first flight. The company’s newest target date is the end of this year, but it has said that for each of the last several years. “I don’t think anyone considers us in a race,” Poynter said when asked if they might beat Virgin Galactic to passenger flight. “We don’t consider us in competition because the experience is so completely different.”
Cousteau’s underwater living experiment nearly complete AQUARIUS REEF BASE, Fla. (AP) — Fabien Cousteau has a week left in his 31-day underwater living experiment in the Florida Keys, and he’s not exactly eager to return to the surface. “If anything, I’m panicking about the lack of time we have left,” he said. “I’m feeling really comfortable and happy down here.” In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press inside Aquarius Reef Base, 63 feet below the surface of the waters off Key Largo, Cousteau said the scientists from Florida International University and Northeastern University who joined his “Mission 31” have had unprecedented
access to a coral reef. “The FIU researchers have accomplished more than six months’ worth of data gathering in just two weeks because they were here, living under the sea in this undersea habitat,” he said. “This highlights how important a habitat is for scientific research as well as outreach.” A team of filmmakers and researchers dove with Cousteau on June 1 to Aquarius. At the mission’s mid-point, the FIU researchers traded places with researchers from Northeastern, who will return to land July 2 with Cousteau. They’ve been studying the effects of climate change and pollutants such as fertilizers
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Fabien Cousteau waves from inside Aquarius Reef Base, a laboratory 63 feet below the surface in the waters off Key Largo, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Tuesday. on the reef. Aquarius, federally owned and operated by FIU, allows researchers to dive for hours without needing to return to a boat or go through decompression. The lab — about the
size of a school bus and encrusted with coral — includes living quarters for six people. Cousteau conceived of “Mission 31” as an homage to the Conshelf underwater living experiments orchestrated
in the 1960s by his grandfather, ocean exploration pioneer Jacques Cousteau. The three Conshelf missions were partly aimed at exploring the possibilities for colonizing the oceans. After almost a month without sunlight, Cousteau said living underwater long term was technically possible for humans, but it may not be financially feasible on a large scale. “If it’s for science, education, outreach, filmmaking, those sorts of things, this is a great platform for that,” he said. The mission has been broadcast live online, and it has proceeded without any serious medical or technical problems, aside from an airconditioning failure one night that left the aquanauts sweating as the temperature inside Aquarius rose to 98 degrees with 100 percent humidity.
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LEFT BEHIND FROM PAGE A1 service members or civilians, the religious or the atheistic, the loss of a loved one to suicide is especially heartbreaking for the friends and families left behind. Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, best friends and co-workers frantically try to put the puzzle together, reaching for pieces that don’t exist and posing questions that will never be answered.
LOSING A SON On June 20, 2003, Ramelle Coker returned to her Turbeville home with her husband, Devon, from a getaway trip to the Upstate. Her mind at ease from the leisurely escape, she came home refreshed and relaxed, eager to check the garden she grew in her backyard. Unfortunately, her peace of mind wouldn’t last long. “I went out back to check the tomatoes and saw him lying face down on the ground. I thought he was just playing,” Coker said. “But he wasn’t playing.” There on the ground, next to the rows of corn, Coker found the body of her 25-yearold son, Matt. He shot himself. “He knew that I would go there to check the garden,” she said. “When I saw the gun, I realized he had finally done what he said he was going to do.” Eleven years after his death, the pain of that day remains very much alive in Coker. “You never get over it,” she said. “You learn to deal with it and accept it and move on, but it’s always there. Always.” In 2000, Matt was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental condition with extreme symptoms of depression, mood changes and psychosis. According to Coker, who works in the behavioral health field as a social worker, the disease is as difficult to treat as it is to live with, especially when the affected don’t follow through with treatment. “He didn’t want to take his medicine, he didn’t want go to the hospital,” she said. “It’s much more involved and harder to treat than normal depression. He was extremely depressed.” The family supported Matt and urged him to seek treatment for his illness. His refusal to do so struck a chord with Coker. “Here I was, a behavioral
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Ramelle Coker holds a picture of her daughter, Hannah, and her son, Matt, while sitting in the living room of her Turbeville home recently. The photo, taken after her daughter’s graduation from Lenoir-Rhyne University, is the most recent she has of her son who committed suicide in 2003. health provider, a counselor, and it hits so close to home,” Coker said, “when you have somebody you love with all your heart and won’t be compliant, who won’t get help.” According to Coker, Matt had tried twice before to kill himself by wrecking a car. As conditions worsened, the family made a conscious effort to not leave the young man alone for extended amounts of time. He left no note, nor did he leave any other indication as to what finally pushed him over the edge. “People are always so shocked when I say this, but it was almost as if it was a relief in some respects,” Coker said. “He was so sick, so miserable and suffering so badly for so long. And on our end, we were always worried when he would leave on his own. We were on pins and needles, afraid he was going to hurt himself or someone else. “I wish it could’ve been a relief in terms of him getting help and being all right again,” she said. “But it just didn’t seem like that was ever going to happen.” The tremendous amount of guilt that seemed to strangle Coker and her family was eventually lifted by faith and the church family that supported her. “God literally held me up,” Coker said. “I honestly don’t know how anyone could make it through that without a strong sense of faith. I have to give full credit to who deserves it.” Coker’s strengthened appeal to faith began just hours
after Matt’s death. “I can see the events from that day in my mind,” Devon said, recalling the day Matt took his life. “I remember telling her to go back in the room and not deal with any of this. When I went back to check on her, Ramelle was sitting on the floor, reading the Bible. I could easily see how people could get into a hole, in dealing with something that they can’t get out of, if they don’t have some sort of relationship with the Lord, something they can turn to.” That support helped her get past the guilt, which is the first step in getting on with life after a suicide. Coker said it took some time, but she realized she wasn’t to blame for Matt’s choice. “It’s that decision they make in that heated, tiny moment,” she said. “I believe with all my heart that Matt never intended to hurt anybody. I don’t think he was thinking clearly at all. He was hurting so bad. I’m sure he was still hearing the voices. He got to a point where he wouldn’t tell me about
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 them anymore.” A little over a year later, Coker developed a local survivors of suicide group in association with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. They meet on the first Thursday of every month at St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Coker said most only come for one or a handful of meetings. Others come for years. Her passion to help others through such tragedies keeps her motivated, however. “Many times, it’s just me and maybe two other people,” she said. “Other times, it’s whole families that come for a few meetings. Every year that passes, I still have this desire to help other people or do something to make this death not all horrible, to turn it into a positive.” As a way of honoring the memory of her son, Coker posted a message on her Facebook wall along with a picture of Matt on June 20. The post is dedicated to her son and anyone who has endured the agony of a suicide in their lives. The post quickly gained several hundred likes and more than 80 comments. “It wasn’t a message to get any kind of sympathy or pity,” Coker said. “It was a message of encouragement for people who have had to go down this road or will go down this road.” While many have misgivings about even bringing up her son’s name around her, Coker said keeping the memory of Matt alive is a must for her. “It helps keep him in my mind. My youngest son became afraid to even bring up Matt’s name because he thought it would make me
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sad,” she said. “One day, we did have that discussion, and I said, ‘Listen, don’t ever, ever feel like you can’t say Matt’s name.’ I’d rather people say his name, and I think most parents who lose a child feel that way.” As another means of coping, Coker created a memorial garden in her backyard for Matt. In the middle of the circular arrangement of flower beds and garden decorations is a bench situated near where she found his body. She said she often finds herself sitting in the garden, reflecting on the memories of her son. “I feel like I totally will be reunited with him, and that’s my consolation,” Coker said. “I know there’s lots of people that feel if someone commits suicide, there’s no way they’re going to heaven. I don’t believe that. At all.” As Matt’s death occurred before the arrival of smartphones and the uprising of Facebook, Coker said she had very few pictures of him. The most recent, which she keeps in her living room, is a photo of Matt and his sister hugging after she graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina. Every time Coker looks at that photo, she’s overcome with a flood of emotions — a mixture of grief for her son and happiness for the person he was. “... That incredible smile,” she said, holding the frame in her hands. “It was so infectious. He could charm the socks off of anyone. He really could. I like to remember him when he wasn’t sick. Thankfully, the good Lord gives us that ability.” The Sumter Item extends its condolences to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
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TRIP FROM PAGE A1 juveniles is more extensive than he thought. Van Norman, 20, is going through the process of becoming an officer with Richland County. “It’s not what I expected, but it was great for me to see this because I’m interested in every aspect of criminal justice and law enforcement,” he said. DJJ represents about 17,000 juveniles in the state but has only a few more than 100 youths at the facility on Broad River Road in Columbia, said Stacey Atkinson, director of DJJ’s Project HOPE, which stands for Helping Others Prepare for Employment. Sharon Brunson, project administrator with DJJ’s Rehab Support Services, said one of the main focuses of DJJ is normalcy. Atkinson added that administrators are also interested in getting to know the juveniles’ interests and better preparing them to reach goals once they leave the facility — another aspect of DJJ of which many of the students were unaware. “We try to understand the hopes and dreams of the kids,” Atkinson said to the students. “We’re interested in building hope while rebuilding lives.” Although DJJ does have the Crisis Management Unit for situations when youths have conflicts and need to be isolated from other juveniles, the department has been practicing balance and restorative justice for the past few years, said Director of Institution Management Andy Broughton. With this form of justice, DJJ is making an effort in “changing the philosophy of discipline,” he said. The program, Broughton told the students, focuses on relationships and holding them accountable for their actions instead of emphasizing punishment. With the restorative system, the juveniles actually sit in a conference with the victims and discuss their actions to get a better understanding of how the victim was affected. Amanda Braxton, who graduated with a paralegal degree and enrolled in the course to complete a criminal jus-
‘We try to understand the hopes and dreams of the kids. We’re interested in building hope while rebuilding lives.’ STACEY ATKINSON Director of DJJ’s Project HOPE tice concentration, said the restorative program is a different approach, and she thinks it will be more effective than simply punishing offenders. “I didn’t expect that, especially after touring the school and seeing how they prepare them for jobs,” Braxton said. “I think it’s great how they have them sit down and have to look at the victim and talk to them to hold them accountable for what they’ve done.” The students also visited the Store of HOPE, where juveniles on probation receive donations including furniture and learn to fix, build and repair the items and sell them to customers in the store. Hall and Atkinson said that they learn marketable skills and gain business knowledge by running the store. Hall said this trip incorporates the different aspects of juvenile delinquency and gives students a close look at a specific perspective of the criminal justice field. “The class looks at different reasons a child might end up there in DJJ,” Hall said. So instead of the students being trained in what can be done once the juveniles reach DJJ, the class helps them better understand the various situations children may encounter, including abuse and neglect, that may cause them to lash out and commit a number of crimes. With their recent experience, Hall said, students can be prepared for their desired careers whether they decide to be lawyers, counselors or members of local law enforcement.
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COMMAND FROM PAGE A1 Air Force by attending officer’s training school, leading 20 years later to the colonel’s taking command this month of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Overseeing the 450-person operation, Giles will work with the military’s Joint Space Operations Command to help track every object at least the size of a softball that passes within Earth’s orbit, monitoring any potential collision with 1,150 active satellites. “A portion of it is monitoring anything in orbit, whether it’s the space station or military and commercial satellites, and monitor for any object that could interfere with them,” Giles said in a phone interview from his California base. “We have NASA reps who work with us, and if we saw any piece of debris, we relay the information to them.” Giles was born in Louisville, Kentucky, his mother’s hometown, while his father was stationed in North Dakota. “He had a military childhood; we traveled around a lot,” his dad said. The family moved to Sumter in 1980, and Giles graduated from Sumter High in 1984. He went back to his mother’s home state to attend Western Kentucky University, then worked for three years at a job testing airplane turbines. Once he entered the Air Force in 1992, he moved up the ranks and earned his appointment to the California air base after two years stationed at the Pentagon. “Thirteen people were selected for a command position, and only six out of the 13 got one,” said Charlotte Giles, the colonel’s mother.
Giles credits his dad’s service and his experience as a military kid with his ultimate decision to enlist himself. “Growing up in a military culture, there’s an emphasis on physical fitness and intramural sports to keep guys fit and the camaraderie with your partners in the mission,” Giles said. “I was exposed to that growing up, and the contrast I saw with working a civilian job influenced my decision.” Giles has spent most of his career involved with U.S. military operations in outer space, earlier serving as commander of a Florida squadron that oversaw satellite launches. He went through training specifically to work in space command. “The (space) domain has become significantly more congested and contested at a time when our nation, our allies and our joint force have never been more reliant on space,” said Lt. Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of the Fourteenth Air Force. “Col. Giles’ demonstrated leadership, coupled with his operational expertise, makes him the very best choice to command the 614th AOC.” Giles took command of the center June 6 after moving to southern California with his wife, Sheila, and 11-year-old son, Harris. His parents weren’t able to travel across the country to attend the change-of-command ceremony, but the distance couldn’t contain their enthusiasm for what their son has accomplished. “It’s fantastic,” Charlotte Giles said. “We’re very, very proud.” From the other side of the country, the new commander looks back fondly on his time in Sumter. “I have a special place for Sumter,” Giles said. “I haven’t lived there since ’84, but my parents still live there, so it still kind of feels like home to me.”
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COMMENTARY
Supreme Court issues welcome lesson in restraint
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EDITORIAL
Penny tax is a fair way to grow our community
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he campaign to renew the current penny tax by referendum began in earnest at Tuesday’s County Council meeting when feedback from the public was heard by council members. Mixed reviews of the $75 million, 28-project list proposed by a six-member commission came up at the hearing, which was not unexpected. Local citizens have their own suggestions and opinions on the penny, just as they did when the first successful campaign got underway seven years ago. It’s not an easy task to sell a tax, but that referendum squeaked by in spite of an often contentious public debate. When all is said and done, the result has been an improved community, particularly in youth recreation facilities such as Patriot Park, which has more than paid for itself since it began operations. The proposals for infrastructure improvements will be extremely beneficial for all citizens and will in addition serve to attract new industry to Sumter. We urge readers to study all the proposals with an open mind and keep up with the series of stories The Sumter Item has begun running on the penny sales tax. In our view, the commission has put together a solid list of needs in a responsible manner after much hard work. No major initiative such as a penny sales tax is perfect, nor did we expect it to be. As Councilman Eugene Baten noted, “It could be better, but I’m not going to throw out $60 million to $70 mil-
lion worth of projects I like because of 5 or 10 I don’t.” Sumter is on the verge of something bigger and better for the future. We have already received a glimpse of that with the construction of the huge Continental Tire the Americas plant south of Sumter that is providing over 1,000 (and growing) new jobs. Were it not for the first penny sales tax that funded infrastructure on U.S. 521, Continental would not be here. A community committed to progress and willing to pay its fair share in achieving that goal cannot fail to grow and prosper and thus provide a better quality of life for all citizens. We have yet to see a fairer method of funding community growth than a tax that every citizen contributes to. Raising property taxes is far too short-sighted and unfair to businesses and residents whose burden has become entirely too heavy. Sumter has always had a history of self-sufficiency rather than being dependent on the largesse of government, state and federal. The bulk of any state funding for vital needs will continue to gravitate to the large population centers and not to smaller cities and counties such as Sumter. In the meantime, we will continue to comment on this important issue leading up to the November referendum. The ball is now in our court and the future in our hands. We either keep moving ahead or sitting still and stagnate.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Investigator was one of the finest to ever live Psalm 23:4 (KJV): Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. What a bittersweet time it was, celebrating the home going, life and contributions to society of retired law enforcement officer James Michael Hicks this past Saturday. There were tears and laughter. To those who knew him best, little needed to be said. Mike was without doubt one of the finest investigators to ever live. It would take a long time to really go through the service and the day, but there are a few high points I would like to mention. God’s “Unmerited (undeserved) Grace” was put in such simple context by Pastor Greg Pressley. It is that Grace that brought all of us through “The Valleys.” Detectives John Litaker and Ken Nesbitt spoke openly of the old and new Mike Hicks we all so loved and respected. Both stressed his desire to continue serving his fellow man, even after retirement, however, at that time, by sharing Christ. Retired Chief Harold Johnson so realistically portrayed the fact that few people outside law enforcement understand “The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death.” There are several
valleys under that shadow. During the time death is being stared down, mountains of adrenaline and the will to survive are strong. It is after the danger has passed and what “almost” or even “should have” happened sinks in (the valley of reality), that there is a sense of anxiety. Consider the families of officers, who understand sitting home and waiting for a loved one to return (the valley of anxiety). Let us not forget that after giving selflessly, there was often the unappreciative public (the valley of disappointment). When best efforts still ended in tragedy, (the valley of despair). Still another day arrives, and once again, in spite of the valleys, dedicated officers leave home to carry out the oath taken to “Protect and Serve.” After the service, some of us gathered at retired major (now Probate Judge) Dale Atkinson’s barn to reminisce old times and talk of current times. GLENN HARRELL Sumter Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem. com.
ASHINGTON — The Supreme Court this week admonished the Environmental Protection Agency for overreaching in regulating greenhouse gases. The Clean Air Act covers polluters that emit 250 tons per year (or in some cases, 100 tons). This standard makes no sense if applied to greenhouse gases. Thousands of establishments from elementary schools to grocery stores would be, absurdly, covered. So Charles Krauthammer the EPA arbitrarily chose 100,000 tons as the carbon dioxide threshold. That’s not “tailoring,” ruled the Supreme Court. That’s rewriting. Under our Constitution, “an agency has no power to ‘tailor’ legislation to bureaucratic policy goals by rewriting unambiguous statutory terms.” It was a welcome constitutional lesson in restraint, noted The Wall Street Journal. One would think — hope — that an administration so chastened might reconsider its determination to shift regulation of the nation’s power generation to Washington through new CO2 rules under the Clean Air Act. Fat chance. This administration does not learn constitutional lessons. It continues marching until it meets resistance. And it hasn’t met nearly enough. The root problem is that the Clean Air Act, passed in 1970, was never intended for greenhouse gases. You can see it in its regulatory thresholds which, if applied to CO2, are ridiculously low. Moreover, when the law was written, we hadn’t yet even had the global cooling agitation of the 1970s, let alone the global warming panic of today. But with only two of nine justices prepared to overturn the court’s 2007 ruling that shoehorns greenhouse gases into the Clean Air Act, the remedy falls to Congress. It could easily put an end to all this judicial parsing and bureaucratic mischief with a one-line statute saying that the Clean Air Act does not apply to CO2 emissions. Congress can then set about regulating greenhouse gases as it wishes, rather than leaving it to the tender arbitrary mercies of judges and bureaucrats. Otherwise, we will soon have the EPA unilaterally creating a capand-trade regime that will make its administrator czar of all power regulation in every state. Of course, a similar scheme failed to pass a Democratic Congress in 2010. Our president doesn’t let such niceties stand in his way, however. He has an agenda
to enact, boldly enunciated in his Feb. 24, 2009, address to Congress promising to transform America in three areas: health care, education and energy. Education lags, but he’s now on the verge of centralizing energy regulation in Washington through naked executive action, having already succeeded in centralizing health care in Washington through the Affordable Care Act. With energy, he’ll do it by executive order after failing to pass the desired legislation. With health care, he does it with a law that he then amends so wantonly after it passed that the ACA itself becomes a blank slate on which the administration unilaterally remakes American medicine. Employer mandate? The ACA says it was to go into effect Jan. 1, 2014. It didn’t. The administration decreed that there should be several classes of employers, each with different starting dates, contradicting its own law. Private insurance? The law says that plans not conforming to ACA coverage mandates must be canceled. Responding to the outcry that ensued, Obama urged the states and insurers to reinstate the plans — which would violate the explicit mandate of his own law. One bit of ACA lawlessness, however, may prove a bridge too far. The administration has been giving subsidies to those who sign up through the federal exchange. The ACA limits subsidies to plans on the state exchanges. This case will reach the Supreme Court. It is hard to see how the court could do anything other than overturn the federal-exchange subsidies. The court might even have a word to say about the administration’s 22 (or is it 37?) other acts of post-facto rewriting of the ACA. Perhaps. But until then, the imperial president rules. Having been supine for years in the face of these encroachments, Congress is stirring. The Republican House is preparing a novel approach to acquiring legal standing before the courts to challenge these gross executive usurpations. Nancy Pelosi, reflecting the narrowness of both her partisanship and her vision, dismisses this as a “subterfuge.” She won’t be saying that on the day Democrats lose the White House. Then, cheered on by a suddenly inflamed media, the Democrats will no doubt express horror at such constitutional overreach. At which point, the temptation to stick it to the Democrats will be overwhelming. At which point, Lord make us strong. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group
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DAILY PLANNER
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AROUND TOWN The Fuller Gardens Neighborhood Watch Association will host its second annual health and wellness fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Blvd. This event is free and open to the public. There will be blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks (no eating after midnight), door prizes, ongoing aerobics and zumba, light snacks, a raffle drawing and much more. Mayewood High School Class of 1976 will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Mayewood Middle School. All class members are encourage to attend. For more information, contact Melvin Richardson at (803) 983-5559, Josephine Parrott Wells at (803) 229-5695 or Icybell Dickey Lowery at (803) 983-4157 or email icycatz50@yahoo. com. Hillcrest High School Class of 1975 will hold a 40-year class reunion planning meeting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Golden Corral, 2385 Walmart Blvd. All interested classmates are asked to attend. Lincoln High School Class of 1964 will meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 30, at South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Frances Woods at (803) 773-3804, Lillie Wilson at (803) 775-9088 or Bertha Willis at (803) 7759660. The Lincoln Alumni and Friends Reunion, sponsored by the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association and the Sumterites Association, will be held Friday-Saturday, July 4-5, at Lincoln High School, Council Street. An indoor picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday and a dinner dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. Cost: $75 per adult for the picnic and dinner dance; $10 per child for the picnic for ages 13 and
under. A single event may be chosen at a cost of $25 per adult for the picnic or $50 per adult for the dinner dance. For tickets and further details, call William Richards at (803) 773-6700, James L. Green at (803) 9684173 or Frances Jones at (803) 469-8917. Graduates and former students of Ebenezer High School will hold a 4th of July holiday bash 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Catchall Masonic Lodge, Peach Orchard Road. Music will be provided by DJ Parker and refreshments will be served. Admission is $13 at the door or advance tickets may be purchased for $10 at Imports Limited. The Campbell Soup friends lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, at Golden Corral. The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Suzie Kearney, management development officer, SAFE, Identity Theft, will speak. The spotlight will shine on Leland Brooks and the honorary members are the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William S. Randolph. Transportation will be provided within the coverage area. Contact Debra Canty, chapter president, at DebraCanC2@frontier.com or at (803) 775-5792. For pertinent information regarding the upcoming gala, call the 24/7 recorded message line at (206) 376-5992. The Red Hill Lodge No. 144 Annual Lodge Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at St. Paul AME Church, Plowden Mill Road, in the multi-purpose room. Lewis H. Nelson, most worshipful grand master for the state of South Carolina, will speak. Cost is $25 per ticket. Call Lester Williams at (803) 983-3568 or Jarvais Wilson at (704) 608-3945.
Sumter High School Class of 1974 will hold a 40-year reunion Aug. 29-31 in Sumter. Those interested in attending should email comments@sumterhigh74.com. Are you a breast cancer survivor? Maggie L. Richardson is seeking other survivors to form a music group and give
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back to the community. If you are interested in joining, contact her at mlrminstry2012@gmail.com or (803) 236-9086. Belly dancing classes are held at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Parks and Recreation Department, 155 Haynsworth St. Only $20 per month.
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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY
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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER
Gaffney 88/70 Spartanburg 88/70
Greenville 86/69
Columbia 92/73
IN THE MOUNTAINS
Sumter 90/72
Aiken 90/71
ON THE COAST
Charleston 93/74
Today: Clouds and sun with a shower or thunderstorm; humid. High 88 to 93. Saturday: An afternoon and evening thunderstorm in spots. High 84 to 92.
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City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC
Today Hi/Lo/W 84/69/t 82/66/pc 90/75/t 82/63/pc 88/78/t 77/63/pc 87/78/t 81/63/pc 93/75/t 83/65/pc 103/82/s 70/55/pc 87/70/pc
Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100
Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree
92° 73° 90° 68° 103° in 1952 59° in 2012
Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date
SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.99 75.23 75.13 97.46
24-hr chg -0.01 -0.03 none -0.04
Sunrise 6:13 a.m. Moonrise 6:37 a.m.
RIVER STAGES River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River
trace 2.73" 4.51" 18.30" 23.43" 22.13"
Sat. Hi/Lo/W 88/71/t 86/72/t 91/76/pc 86/70/pc 92/79/t 79/63/pc 88/78/t 82/62/pc 95/75/t 84/65/pc 106/83/s 68/55/s 88/69/pc
Myrtle Beach 89/74
Manning 92/72
Today: Clouds and sun with a thunderstorm. Winds southwest 3-6 mph. Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm. Winds northwest 3-6 mph.
Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low
Florence 92/72
Bishopville 91/72
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NATIONAL CITIES
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High 9:52 a.m. 10:10 p.m. 10:35 a.m. 10:48 p.m.
Ht. 2.7 3.3 2.7 3.2
Low Ht. 4:35 a.m. 0.1 4:29 p.m. -0.1 5:16 a.m. 0.1 5:10 p.m. 0.0
REGIONAL CITIES City Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia Darlington Elizabeth City Elizabethtown Fayetteville
Today Hi/Lo/W 80/65/t 88/68/t 91/69/t 93/74/t 85/75/t 93/74/t 88/70/pc 87/70/t 92/73/pc 92/71/pc 87/71/t 91/72/t 91/71/pc
Sat. Hi/Lo/W 81/64/t 89/70/t 91/70/c 92/74/c 84/75/t 89/75/c 84/69/c 87/70/t 89/73/c 87/71/c 84/71/t 87/71/c 86/70/c
Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 92/72/pc Gainesville 93/70/t Gastonia 89/70/pc Goldsboro 90/72/pc Goose Creek 93/73/t Greensboro 87/70/pc Greenville 86/69/t Hickory 86/68/t Hilton Head 90/78/t Jacksonville, FL 94/72/t La Grange 85/67/t Macon 90/67/t Marietta 84/68/t
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Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 85/68/t Mt. Pleasant 92/74/t Myrtle Beach 89/74/t Orangeburg 91/71/t Port Royal 92/74/t Raleigh 90/70/pc Rock Hill 88/70/pc Rockingham 91/71/pc Savannah 93/72/pc Spartanburg 88/70/pc Summerville 91/77/t Wilmington 91/73/t Winston-Salem 87/70/pc
Sat. Hi/Lo/W 84/66/t 89/75/c 85/73/c 88/72/c 91/74/c 85/68/t 85/69/c 86/70/c 94/74/c 85/69/t 90/76/c 86/72/c 85/69/t
Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow flurries, sn–snow, i–ice
PUBLIC AGENDA TOWN OF SUMMERTON SPECIAL CALLED COUNCIL MEETING Today, 1:30 p.m., 10 Main St., Summerton
The last word in astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your EUGENIA LAST step when dealing with a partner or someone you live with. You’ll be in a talkative mood, but something you say is likely to get you into trouble. Think before you act. Diplomacy is favored. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Travel will push you in a new direction. Beautifying your home or environment will make you feel good about life. Do something for someone you love and you will improve your relationship. Explore a new idea, place or friendship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Clear up loose ends at work. How you do your job will determine your future prospects. Love may be on your mind, but deception is apparent. When it comes to affairs of the heart, you are best to proceed with caution.
count on others to do things for you. Do the legwork yourself and you won’t have to worry about the end result. A problem will arise if you share a secret with someone. Romance will heighten your connection with someone special. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve got plenty going for you. Recognize what you have to offer and run with it. Be proud of what you know and what you have to offer. Step into the spotlight — it’s your turn to make a difference. Rewards will be forthcoming. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a unique approach to the way you budget and spend your cash. Stop procrastinating and start doing. A change in your personal life and domestic scene is favored. Make an investment in something you see yourself doing in the future.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t overreact or put someone you care about through a difficult time due to your insecurity. A positive approach to love and friendship will help you bypass an unpleasant encounter. Do something creative to divert a jealous tendency.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Refrain from putting demands on others. Confusion will set in if you send too strong a signal. Not everyone will agree with you, so don’t take anything for granted or make decisions for others. Keep emotions in check.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can get ahead regarding financial, medical or legal concerns. Use your imagination and you will be able to resolve issues that seemed impossible in the past. Revisit legal, financial or medical documents and you will find something interesting.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Improve your relationships by offering assistance wherever possible. Return a favor someone did for you in the past. Your Good Samaritan attitude will bring you goodwill in return. Love is highlighted and romance will pay off.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Help will be given if you ask. Offer your services, expertise or time in return so that you don’t feel indebted. A problem at work will be due to misrepresentation. Someone you meet at an event will enrich your life. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Invest in your home, family and personal life. Take the time to improve your relationships and to make alterations to your domestic situation. A unique investment will pay off. Explore new people, places and pastimes.
LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY
POWERBALL WEDNESDAY
MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY
1-3-20-25-36 PowerUp: 2
10-20-25-50-53 Powerball: 35 Powerplay: 4
13-17-24-47-65 Megaball: 10 Megaplier: 4
PICK 3 THURSDAY
PICK 4 THURSDAY
9-1-2 and 9-5-2
7-9-3-7 and 6-8-2-6
SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Quest, a 5-week-old blond male Labrador retriever/chow mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is playful, affectionate, sweet, gentle, active and friendly. Quest loves other puppies and people. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.
The SPCA is always in need of the following: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); litter; canned dog and cat food; dry dog, cat and puppy food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.
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Young guns help Vanderbilt capture 1st CWS title
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PREP BASKETBALL
WORLD CUP
Former Sumter boys coach Livesay to lead Beaufort
America advances
BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Former Sumter High School boys basketball head coach Nathan Livesay has been hired as the boys basketball head coach at Beaufort High after three years away from courtside as a head coach. Livesay resigned his post at SHS following the 2010-11 season, ending an 8-year run in which he compiled a 155-55 record. He has continued to live in Sumter since his resignation, however, serving as an assistant coach with an AAU program and serving as an assistant at Dreher High in Columbia last season. “I’m excited about this opportunity,” Livesay said. “People have asked me what it’s like to have been away from basketball, but I really haven’t. I’ve helped with Upward Stars the last two years and assisted at Dreher this past year. That’s what fit with the work I did for World Orphans (a non-profit organization with which Livesay worked). “My time was coming to an end with World Orphans, and we had to decide what we wanted to do next and getting back into education and coaching full time is what we wanted to do,” Livesay said. Livesay said he had been offered two other jobs since making the decision to try and return to the head coaching ranks. However, he said neither of those jobs were the right fit for him. “Beaufort was the first job, if I was offered it, that I knew I would take,” Livesay said. “Everything just fits right; it’s a great place to live, and the program is one that is consistently in the mix. It’s the type of program that every couple of years you know it’s going to have a chance to compete for a region championship. “It’s a program where you can win and where you can have a chance to make a difference in the kids’ lives,” he added.
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United States’ Omar Gonzalez (3) leaps over Germany’s Thomas Mueller (13) to head the ball during Germany’s 1-0 victory on Thursday in World Cup Group G action at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. Both teams advance to the next round as Germany won the group while Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Ghana allows the Americans to advance on goal differential.
Germany beats U.S. 1-0, but both qualify for knockout round BY NESHA STARCEVIC The Associated Press
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Former Sumter High varsity boys basketball coach Nate Livesay, right, will take over Beaufort High’s program this year after a 3-year absence from coaching high school hoops.
RECIFE, Brazil— Joachim Loew and Jurgen Klinsmann shook hands, smiled and patted each on the shoulders, like the two good friends they are. The two coaches had every reason to be pleased: both of their teams advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Loew’s Germany beat Klinsmann’s United States 1-0 thanks to Thomas Mueller’s fourth goal of the tournament and the outcome allowed both teams to advance. Portugal beat Ghana 2-1 in the other Group G match but both were eliminated. A draw would have been enough as well, and it had been the matter of much conjecture before Thursday’s match at the rain drenched Arena Pernambuco. But neither team held back and both attacked, although Ger-
many was clearly in control. “Well, first I asked him (Klinsmann) for the result of the other match. I didn’t know that and he also told me they advanced and I told him, I’m happy,” Loew said. “That is a tough group and the Americans were a bit the outsiders. Everybody considered Portugal a favorite to make it. ... (The Americans) really have qualities, they fight, they can run and they really are tough on the opponent. If you beat Ghana, play a draw against Portugal, I think you deserve to make it to the next round.” Germany, a three-time champion, now travels to Porto Alegre to play the runner-up in Group H on June 30. The Americans play the winner of that group on July 1 in Salvador. “It’s a good feeling because now it’s really just a clear picture for everyone. Just focus on that one opponent you have for that next
game. ... We’ll just talk about one team to beat at a time and this is why I’m really excited” about this next phase, Klinsmann said. Klinsmann was Loew’s predecessor and made him his assistant, until Klinsmann quit following Germany’s third-place finish at the 2006 World Cup at home. Loew then took over and is still looking for his first major title. Klinsmann also warmly embraced Germany players, some of whom got their start under him. Mueller got his Bundesliga debut in August 2008 when Klinsmann was the coach of Bayern Munich. Klinsmann must have had a good nose for talent, since Mueller is on track to retain his Golden Boot title by scoring his fourth goal of the tournament, to go with five he had in 2010. Germany’s goal came in the 55th minute after a corner by
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Woods having rough return
Cavs take Wiggins No. 1; Sixers nab Tigers’ McDaniels
Tiger shoots 3-over while Chalmers leads at Congressional BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods was back on the PGA Tour for the first time in more than three months Thursday and said he felt “fantastic.” He was talking about his back, not his game. One day into his most recent return from injury, that’s what mattered to him. Woods opened with two straight bogeys, made five more bogeys in a sevenhole stretch around the turn at tough Congressional and finally found his groove late in the opening round of the Quicken Loans National for a 3-over 74. Woods was tied for 83rd — only 19 players had a higher score — and he will have to score better Friday
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Tiger Woods reacts to a shot on the 17th fairway during the first round of the Quicken Loans National on Thursday in Bethesda, Md. Woods finished with a 3-over 74. if he wants to avoid missing the cut for the first time in two years. “I made so many little mistakes,” Woods said. “So
I played a lot better than the score indicated.” Congressional had a lot to do with that. Two weeks after a U.S.
Open that had no rough, Congressional made it feel like one. Any shot just off the fairway was buried, making it difficult for even the powerful players to reach the green on some of the longer par 4s. Greg Chalmers finished with three straight birdies for a 66 and a one-shot lead over Ricky Barnes and Freddie Jacobson. Defending champion Bill Haas, Patrick Reed, U.S. Open runner-up Erik Compton and Tyrone Van Aswegen shot 68. Compton birdied his last four holes. “I didn’t think it was easy at all,” Chalmers said. “I played really well, and I think anybody who plays really well can shoot a low score. You just have to be coming out of the fairway, and I didn’t that
SEE WOODS, PAGE B4
BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK — With Andrew Wiggins at No. 1, it was a big night for Canada and Kansas. And it better be the right one for the Cavaliers. Cleveland went north of the border to open the NBA draft for the second straight year Thursday night, hoping Wiggins works out better than Anthony Bennett. Thrilled to go first WIGGINS and even happier when Jayhawks teammate Joel Embiid went two picks later. Philadelphia picked Clemson’s K.J. McDaniels with 32nd overall pick in round two. “A thousand thoughts are going through my head right now,” Wiggins said. “It’s a dream come true.” Bennett was injured last summer,
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4:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW International Open Second Round from Cologne, Germany (GOLF). 7 a.m. -- Professional Tennis: Wimbledon Men’s and Women’s SecondRound Matches from London (ESPN). 8:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour BMW International Open Second Round from Cologne, Germany (GOLF). 9 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series John R. Elliott HERO Campaign 300 Practice from Sparta, Ky. (FOX SPORTS 1). 10:30 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 Practice from Sparta, Ky. (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon -- NASCAR Racing: Pro Series East from Hampton, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1). 12:30 p.m. -- Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Senior Players Championship Second Round from Pittsburgh (GOLF). 1 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 Practice from Sparta, Ky. (FOX SPORTS 1). 1 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Tampa Bay at Baltimore (MLB NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Quicken Loans National Second Round from Bethesda, Md. (GOLF). 3:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series John R. Elliott HERO Campaign Pole Qualifying from Sparta, Ky. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3:30 p.m. -- American Legion Baseball: Palmetto Legion Invitational Tournament Game from Myrtle Beach -Sumter vs. Moline, Ill. (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-AM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290). 4 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Washington at Chicago Cubs (WGN). 5:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 Pole Qualifying from Sparta, Ky. (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Philadelphia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Web.com Tour United Leasing Championship Second Round from Newburgh, Ind. (GOLF). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Boston at New York Yankees (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: NHL Draft from Philadelphia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series John R. Elliott HERO Campaign 300 from Sparta, Ky. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 9 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Ivan Redkach vs. Sergey Gulyakevich in a Lightweight Bout from St. Charles, Mo.(ESPN2). 9 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: NW Arkansas Championship First Round from Rogers, Ark. (GOLF). 10 p.m. -- Track and Field: U.S. Outdoor Championships from Sacramento, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).
LEGION BASEBALL LEAGUE III STANDINGS
League Team W L Pct. Sumter 11 1 .917 Camden 8 3 .727 Hartsville 7 6 .538 Manning 5 9 .357 Dalzell 5 10 .333 Cheraw 3 10 .231
GB -2 1/2 4 1/2 7 7 1/2 8 1/2
Overall W L Pct. 16 3 .842 12 5 .706 7 6 .538 5 11 .313 7 12 .368 3 10 .231
WEDNESDAY
Sumter 6, Dalzell-Shaw 2
THURSDAY
Camden at Hartsville, 7 p.m. Manning-Santee vs. Potomac Valley, W.Va., 1:30 p.m. Manning-Santee vs. Duplin-Sampson, N.C., 4 p.m.
TODAY
Sumter vs. Moline, Ill., 4 p.m. Lake City at Dalzell-Shaw, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
Sumter vs. Wilmington, N.C., 4 p.m. Sumter vs. Murrells Inlet, 7 p.m. Manning-Santee vs. Whiteville, N.C., 4:30 p.m. Camden vs. Jacksonville, N.C., 10 a.m. Camden vs. Garner, N.C., 3 p.m.
SUNDAY
Sumter vs. Georgetown, 7 p.m. Manning-Santee vs. Potomac Valley, W.Va., 1:30 p.m. Manning-Santee vs. Garner, N.C., 12:30 p.m. Camden vs. Whiteville, N.C., 5:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Manning-Santee at Cheraw, 7 p.m. Sumter at Camden, 7 p.m.
MLB STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W L Toronto 44 36 Baltimore 41 36 New York 40 37 Boston 36 43 Tampa Bay 32 48 CENTRAL DIVISION W L Detroit 42 32 Kansas City 40 38 Cleveland 38 40 Minnesota 36 40 Chicago 36 43 WEST DIVISION W L Oakland 48 30 Los Angeles 43 33 Seattle 42 37 Texas 35 42 Houston 33 46
Pct .550 .532 .519 .456 .400
GB – 11/2 21/2 71/2 12
Pct .568 .513 .487 .474 .456
GB – 4 6 7 81/2
Pct .615 .566 .532 .455 .418
GB – 4 61/2 121/2 151/2
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
Tampa Bay 5, Pittsburgh 1 Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 4, 12 innings N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 3 Oakland 8, N.Y. Mets 5 Detroit 8, Texas 6 Atlanta 4, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, Kansas City 4 Cleveland 6, Arizona 1 L.A. Angels 6, Minnesota 2 Boston 5, Seattle 4
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Atlanta at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Angels, 3:35 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Detroit at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W 41 40 39 36 35
Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago WEST DIVISION San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona
W 48 43 39 39 32
L 32 36 38 39 44
Pct .600 .544 .506 .500 .421
GB – 41/2 71/2 8 14
W 46 44 35 34 33
L 32 36 43 45 48
Pct .590 .550 .449 .430 .407
GB – 3 11 121/2 141/2
L 36 37 39 42 42
Pct .532 .519 .500 .462 .455
GB – 1 21/2 51/2 6
SPORTS ITEMS
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
Tampa Bay 5, Pittsburgh 1 Milwaukee 9, Washington 2 St. Louis 9, Colorado 6 San Francisco 4, San Diego 0 Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 1 Miami 3, Philadelphia 2 Oakland 8, N.Y. Mets 5 Atlanta 4, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers 5, Kansas City 4 Cleveland 6, Arizona 1
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Atlanta at Houston, 2:10 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Washington at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Cincinnati at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.
TODAY’S GAMES
Washington (Roark 7-4) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 6-5), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 6-5) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 3-7), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 1-4) at Pittsburgh (Cumpton 3-2), 7:05 p.m. Oakland (J.Chavez 6-4) at Miami (DeSclafani 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Colorado (Matzek 1-2) at Milwaukee (Lohse 9-2), 8:10 p.m. Arizona (Collmenter 6-4) at San Diego (T.Ross 6-7), 10:10 p.m. St. Louis (C.Martinez 1-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 9-3), 10:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Cueto 7-5) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 9-4), 10:15 p.m.
TENNIS The Associated Press
Wimbledon Results Thursday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club London Purse: $42.5 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Grass-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Milos Raonic (8), Canada, def. Jack Sock, United States, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Kei Nishikori (10), Japan, def. Denis Kudla, United States, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. Lukasz Kubot, Poland, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (3). Simone Bolelli, Italy, def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (22), Germany, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, def. Frank Dancevic, Canada, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, def. Gael Monfils (24), France, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-7 (3), 6-4. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, def. Richard Gasquet (13), France, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5, 10-8. Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, def. Lukas Rosol, Czech Republic, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4. Tommy Robredo (23), Spain, def. Adrian Mannarino, France, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 (5). Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (14), France, def. Sam Querrey, United States, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 14-12. Stan Wawrinka (5), Switzerland, def. Yen-hsun Lu, Taiwan, 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, def. Julian Reister, Germany, 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-4. John Isner (9), United States, def. Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, 7-6 (17), 7-6 (3), 7-5. Roger Federer (4), Switzerland, def. Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3. Marcel Granollers (30), Spain, leads Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-1, 1-6, 2-1, susp., rain. Jerzy Janowicz (15), Poland, leads Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, 7-5, 4-4, susp., rain. Women Second Round Alize Cornet (25), France, def. Petra Cetkovska, Czech Republic, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. Serena Williams (1), United States, def. Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, 6-1, 6-1. Ana Ivanovic (11), Serbia, def. Zheng Jie, China, 6-4, 6-0. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-2. Kirsten Flipkens (24), Belgium, def. Lourdes Dominguez Lino, Spain, 6-2, 6-1. Sabine Lisicki (19), Germany, def. Karolina Pliskova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 7-5. Zarina Diyas, Kazakhstan, def. Carla Suarez Navarro (15), Spain, 7-6 (12), 5-7, 6-2. Andrea Petkovic (20), Germany, def. Irina-Camelia Begu, Romania, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. Eugenie Bouchard (13), Canada, def. Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, 7-5, 6-1. Alison Riske, United States, def. Camila Giorgi, Italy, 7-5, 6-2. Angelique Kerber (9), Germany, def. Heather Watson, Britain, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Maria Sharapova (5), Russia, def. Timea Bacsinszky, Switzerland, 6-2, 6-1. Vera Zvonareva, Russia, def. Donna Vekic, Croatia, 6-4, 6-4. Madison Keys, United States, def. Klara Koukalova (31), Czech Republic, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-2.
WNBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta Connecticut Indiana Chicago Washington New York
W 9 8 6 6 6 4
L 4 6 7 8 9 10
Pct .692 .571 .462 .429 .400 .286
WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix Minnesota San Antonio Tulsa Los Angeles Seattle
W 9 11 7 6 5 6
L 3 4 7 7 8 10
Pct .750 .733 .500 .462 .385 .375
GB – 11/2 3 31/2 4 51/2 GB 1/2 – 31/2 4 5 51/2
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
Connecticut 79, Chicago 69 Tulsa 107, Indiana 102, OT
THURSDAY’S GAMES
TODAY’S GAMES
Tampa Bay (Colome 0-0) at Baltimore (Gausman 3-1), 1:05 p.m., 1st game Boston (Workman 1-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-4), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-7) at Baltimore (Tillman 6-4), 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 6-6) at Toronto (Dickey 6-6), 7:07 p.m. Oakland (J.Chavez 6-4) at Miami (DeSclafani 1-2), 7:10 p.m. Minnesota (Correia 4-8) at Texas (Tepesch 2-3), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 6-7) at Houston (Peacock 2-4), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 5-1) at Kansas City (Vargas 7-3), 8:10 p.m. Cleveland (Bauer 2-3) at Seattle (C. Young 6-4), 10:10 p.m.
Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia
CENTRAL DIVISION
THE SUMTER ITEM
Atlanta at San Antonio, 8 p.m.
TODAY’S GAMES
Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m. Connecticut at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at New York, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 10 p.m.
GOLF The Associated Press
Quicken Loans National Par Scores Thursday At Congressional Country Club Bethesda, Md. Purse: $6.5 million Yardage: 7,569; Par 71 (36-35) First Round Greg Chalmers 34-32—66 Ricky Barnes 33-34—67 Freddie Jacobson 34-33—67 Patrick Reed 33-35—68 Erik Compton 33-35—68 Bill Haas 33-35—68 Tyrone Van Aswegen 34-34—68 Hudson Swafford 35-34—69 Nick Watney 36-33—69 George McNeill 37-32—69 Billy Hurley III 34-35—69
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The new design for the floor of Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte was unveiled during a news conference on Thursday. The team recently changed its name form the Bobcats back to the Hornets.
Hornets unveil new basketball court design CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets unveiled a new basketball court design that features a fierce-looking hornet logo at center court. It’s the final step in the team’s brand identity transformation from the Bobcats to the Hornets. The hard maple court also includes a beehive cell pattern stained into the wood, a teal border and purple free throw lanes. The baselines have “Charlotte” and “Hornets” written in the team’s font. There’s a pair of Buzz City logos inside the 3-point line on both ends of the court. FLORENCE 9 SUMTER 0
The Sumter Junior P-15’s ended their regular season with a 9-0 loss to Florence Post 1 on Thursday at Riley Park. Edward McMillan, Josh Whitley and Ryan Taylor all had hits for Sumter. McMillan took the loss on the mound. The Junior P-15’s, who fell to 12-4, will begin the playoffs on July 7. MANNING-SANTEE SPLITS INVITATIONAL OPENER
FLORENCE – Manning-Santee Post 68 split its two baseball games in the Palmetto Legion Invitational Tournament on Thursday at Legion Field, beating Potomac Valley, W.Va., 1-0 before losing to Duplin-Sampson,
N.C., 4-0. In the opener, William Ard threw a shutout for Manning, which improved to 8-13 on the season. Manning will play Whiteville, N.C., on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Conway High School before taking on Garner, N.C., on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at Legion Field. 3 SHARE SENIOR PLAYERS LEAD
PITTSBURGH — Joe Durant, David Frost and Doug Garwood sprinted to the early lead at the Senior Players Championship, shooting 6-under 64 on Thursday at defenseless Fox Chapel. Frost and Garwood breezed through their rounds without making a bogey, and Durant offset his lone bogey with seven birdies. N.J. LAWMAKERS LEGALIZE SPORTS BETTING
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are sending Gov. Chris Christie a bill that would legalize sports gambling at casinos and race tracks. Both chambers of the Legislature overwhelmingly passed the bill on Thursday, just three days after it was introduced. This defies the U.S. Supreme Court, which on Monday left in place a ban on sports betting. From staff, wire reports
MLB ROUNDUP
Polanco, Worley lead Pirates past Mets 5-2 PITTSBURGH — Hot-hitting rookie Gregory Polanco homered and drove in four runs, resurgent righthander Vance Worley pitched seven stingy innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Thursday. POLANCO Polanco drove in the game’s first run with a groundout in the first inning, then lined a three-run
homer into the right-field stands off Daisuke Matsuzaka in the fifth to put the Pirates ahead 5-1. The right fielder went 2 for 3 with a walk and is hitting .338 in 16 games since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis.
AMERICAN LEAGUE BLUE JAYS 7 WHITE SOX 0
TORONTO — Adam Lind had three hits and three RBIs, J.A. Happ pitched a
DRAFT FROM PAGE B1 came into the season out of shape and made no impact, one of the reasons the Cavs were back in this spot again. But Wiggins seems a much more ready product after averaging a Kansas freshmanrecord 17.1 points. He might have ended up as the top pick anyway, but became the best option for the Cavs when Embiid suffered a stress fracture in his right foot shortly before the draft. After making Canada the only country besides the U.S. to have consecutive No. 1 picks, Wiggins slipped on a maroon Cleveland hat, hugged his supporters and went on stage to shake hands with Commissioner Adam Silver, who was calling the first round for the first time since replacing David Stern. Milwaukee followed with another freshman, Duke forward Jabari Parker, who on Wednesday disputed that he was out of shape for his workout with Cleveland and performed poorly. Some consider him the more NBA-ready player after an All-American season for the Blue Devils, and getting to play in Milwaukee puts him near his family in Chicago. Embiid went third to Philadelphia, drawing loud cheers from the many red-and-blue dressed 76ers fans who made the trip to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, as well as from Philadelphia guard Michael CarterWilliams, last season’s Rookie of the Year who was sitting on the arena floor level. The 76ers had two top-10 picks and could afford to take a chance on Embiid, the big man who may have ended up the top prize despite his lone season at Kansas ending early because of a bad back. But once the foot injury popped up during workouts, leaving his NBA debut uncertain after surgery, the two teams at the top passed. “He worked so hard,” Wiggins said. “He
season-high 7 2-3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the White Sox 7-0 Thursday. ANGELS 6 TWINS 4
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout and Albert Pujols drove in two runs apiece, Jered Weaver pitched seven strong innings, and the Los Angeles Angels completed a perfect homestand with a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. From wire reports
2014 NBA DRAFT ROUND 1 Pick Team Player Position School 1 Cavaliers Andrew Wiggins SF Kansas 2 Bucks Jabari Parker SF Duke 3 76ers Joel Embiid C Kansas 4 Magic Aaron Gordon PF Arizona 5 Jazz Dante Exum PG Australia 6 Celtics Marcus Smart PG Oklahoma State 7 Lakers Julius Randle PF Kentucky 8 Kings Nik Stauskas SG Michigan 9 Hornets Noah Vonleh PF Indiana 10 Magic Elfrid Payton PG UL Lafayette 11 Bulls Doug McDermott SF Creighton 12 76ers Dario Saric SF Croatia 13 Timberwolves Zach LaVine PG UCLA 14 Suns T.J. Warren SF N.C. State 15 Hawks Adreian Payne PF Michigan State 16 Nuggets Jusuf Nurkic C Bosnia-Herzegovina 17 Celtics James Young SG Kentucky 18 Suns Tyler Ennis PG Syracuse 19 Nuggets Gary Harris SG Michigan State 20 Raptors Bruno Caboclo SF Brazil 21 Thunder Mitch McGary PF Michigan 22 Grizzlies Jordan Adams SG UCLA 23 Jazz Rodney Hood SF Duke 24 Heat Shabazz Napier PG Connecticut 25 Rockets Clint Capela PF Switzerland 26 Hornets P.J. Hairston SG UNC/NBA D-League 27 Suns Bogan Bogdanovic SG Serbia 28 Clippers C.J. Wilcox SG Washington 29 Thunder Josh Heustis SF Stanford 30 Spurs Kyle Anderson SF UCLA
didn’t let nothing get to him. He always stayed motivated. So I’m just proud. It’s a proud moment for Kansas. Arizona forward Aaron Gordon went fourth to Orlando, which also had two picks in the lottery, followed by Australian guard Dante Exum to Utah. Then came two teams not used to picking so high: The Boston Celtics took Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart, with the rival Los Angeles Lakers following at No. 7 with Kentucky forward Julius Randle. It was considered a deep draft, with toplevel talent stretching toward the bottom of the lottery and perhaps beyond. It squeezed itself into the free agency frenzy that kicked off Monday, when Carmelo Anthony informed the New York Knicks he would become a free agent. LeBron James did the same the next day in Miami, and moves around the league since then appeared to be made with the pursuit of them in mind.
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WORLD CUP ROUNDUP
Astros avoid sweep with 6-1 victory over Braves
Belgium wins, tops Group H
BY KRISTIE RIEKEN The Associated Press HOUSTON — The Houston Astros had solid pitching but couldn’t get their offense going in the first two games against Atlanta. On Thursday, they finally put together a complete game and won 6-1 to avoid a series sweep. Matt Dominguez broke out of a slump with a three-run home run and rookie George Springer also homered to back up seven strong innings by Jarred Cosart. Dominguez snapped an 0-for-23 skid with his two-out shot to left-center field off Mike Minor (2-5) that made it 5-1 in the fifth inning. “That’s the big hit that when we were in this here funk that we were in, that was the big hit that had been eluding us,” manager Bo Porter said. Dominguez said there was a mixture of relief and excitement when he connected on his home run. “I try not to focus on it but of course it gets in your head,” Dominguez said. “Good situation. Got a good pitch to hit and I was finally able to put the barrel on it.” Cosart (8-5) allowed six hits and a run for his fourth straight victory. Porter believes that Cosart’s presence on the mound has improved with each start this season
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Houston’s Marwin Gonzalez (9) tags out Atlanta’s Justin Upton on his way to third base during the fifth inning of the Astros’ 6-1 victory on Thursday in Houston. and the 24-year-old agreed. “When I’m throwing strikes I have a lot more confidence and obviously that’s what they’ve been preaching,” Cosart said. “And with the mechanical stuff I’ve been doing I have a lot more confidence in throwing strikes and just being able to trust my stuff and attack the hitters and know I’ve got a really good defense behind me that’s going to make a lot of plays for me.” Springer’s solo homer off Juan Jaime in the seventh pushed the lead to 6-1. He has
15 homers this season, the most by a rookie in franchise history before the All-Star Break. Lance Berkman had the previous mark with 12 in 2000. Minor gave up seven hits and five runs in six innings to remain winless since May 19. Jon Singleton had two hits and an RBI and Jose Altuve added a pair of hits and swiped two bases for the Astros, who had managed just four runs combined and had been shut out twice in a fourgame losing streak.
COLLEGE BASEBALL
Strong foundation of young players led Vanderbilt to 1st CWS crown BY ERIC OLSON The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin figured last year was his baseball program’s best chance to win its first national championship. It was the 2014 team that got the job done, starting four sophomores and two freshmen in the everyday lineup and relying on a young pitching staff. “There was never a crack in our strong foundation,” Corbin said Thursday. “This group grew together. They were consumed with one another the last month and a half. We started off the SEC 7-8 and having played three series at home. We were about to go through the gauntlet and I remember telling my coaches and my wife that I was concerned. The next thing you know, we finish the SEC 11-4, we started winning some close games and our pitching really started to grow.” The Commodores finished 51-21 after beating Virginia in a three-game College World Series finals. They won the school’s first national championship in a men’s sport and joined LSU (six), South Carolina (two) and Georgia (one) as Southeastern Conference
SAO PAULO — Reduced to 10 men for over half the match, Belgium still beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday to finish atop of Group H and eliminate the last Asian team from the World Cup. With a late goal yet again, Belgium made the difference in the 78th minute when defender Jan Vertonghen followed up a shot from teenage striker Divock Origi and tapped in the rebound past goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu. After three narrow victories and precious little beautiful play, Belgium will now play the United States in Salvador on Tuesday. And along with Iran, Japan and Australia, South Korea departed as the last team from the Asian federation, all in the first round. ALGERIA 1 RUSSIA 1
CURITIBA, Brazil — Algeria has qualified for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after
Islam Slimani’s headed equalizer gave his team a 1-1 draw against Russia on Thursday. Algeria placed second in Group H behind Belgium, meaning it will meet Germany in the second round. Russia dominated much of the match after taking the lead in the 6th minute when Alexander Kokorin powerfully headed in a left-foot cross from Dmitry Kombarov. PORTUGAL 2 GHANA 1
BRASILIA, Brazil — Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal of the World Cup earned Portugal a 2-1 win over Ghana but couldn’t prevent his team being eliminated from the tournament along with the Africans on Thursday. Portugal finished level on four points with secondplace United States in Group G but with an inferior goal difference. Germany topped the group after beating the U.S. 1-0 in Recife. From wire reports
KNOCKOUT ROUND OF 16 Saturday, June 28 Game 49 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Brazil vs. Chile, 1600 GMT Game 50 At Rio De Janeiro Colombia vs. Uruguay, 2000 GMT Sunday, June 29 Game 51 At Fortaleza, Brazil Netherlands vs. Mexico, 1600 GMT Game 52 At Recife, Brazil Costa Rica vs. Greece, 2000 GMT Monday, June 30 Game 53 At Brasilia, Brazil France vs. Nigeria, 1600 GMT Game 54 At Porto Alegre, Brazil Germany vs. Algeria, 2000 GMT Tuesday, July 1 Game 55 At Sao Paulo Argentina vs. Switzerland, 1600 GMT Game 56 At Salvador, Brazil Belgium vs. United States, 2000 GMT QUARTERFINALS Friday, July 4 Game 57 At Fortaleza, Brazil
Game 49 winner vs. Game winner, 2000 GMT Game 58 At Rio De Janeiro Game 53 winner vs. Game winner, 1600 GMT Saturday, July 5 Game 59 At Salvador, Brazil Game 51 winner vs. Game winner, 2000 GMT Game 60 At Brasilia, Brazil Game 55 winner vs. Game winner, 1600 GMT SEMIFINALS Tuesday, July 8 Game 61 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Game 57 winner vs. Game winner, 2000 GMT Wednesday, July 9 Game 62 At Sao Paulo Game 59 winner vs. Game winner, 2000 GMT THIRD PLACE Saturday, July 12 Game 63 At Brasilia, Brazil Semifinal losers, 2000 GMT FINAL Sunday, July 13 Game 64 At Rio De Janeiro Semifinal winners, 1900 GMT
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Vanderbilt players hold up the trophy after defeating Virginia 3-2 on Wednesday in the deciding game of College World Series in Omaha, Neb. It marked first men’s national title in the school’s history. teams to win baseball titles. The contributions seemed to come from everyone. Left fielder Bryan Reynolds was a freshman All-American after leading the team with a .338 batting average and 54 RBIs. Second baseman Dansby Swanson, limited to 11 games as a freshman because of injuries, batted .333 and was named the CWS Most Outstanding Player. Third baseman Tyler Campbell, a sophomore who came to Omaha with 15 atbats in 14 games, was the feelgood story of the CWS. He made the all-tournament
team after taking over for Xavier Turner, who was ruled ineligible last Friday for violating NCAA rules. Junior center fielder John Norwood, a backup his first two years in the program, hit his third homer of the season, and Vanderbilt’s first since May 16, to break an eighth-inning tie in Wednesday’s 3-2, title-clinching win. Sophomores Carson Fulmer and Walker Buehler and freshmen Hayden Stone and John Kilichowski turned in clutch pitching performances along with junior Adam Ravenelle.
Mesut Ozil. U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard did well to punch out a header by Per Mertesacker but pushed the ball into the path of Mueller who rifled a shot inside the far post from the edge of the penalty area. “We clearly dominated the match and we played not a bad game against a top-fit American team,” Mueller said. “I finally scored a pretty goal. I manage it every now and then. We’re all terribly ambitious and this ambition can take us very far and I try to give my part in each and every match.” Mueller played despite needing five stiches to close a cut above his right eye sustained in the 2-2
draw with Ghana on Saturday and still visible five days later. The United States had a chance to level the match in stoppage time, but Alejandro Bedoya’s low shot inside the box was swept away by the sliding Mario Goetze, a late substitute. The Americans won a corner but Clint Dempsey’s header at the far post went high. “We knew it would be a difficult match today. We were ready for that. We controlled the match and did not allow any chances until late in the match,” Loew said. “We failed to score a second goal that would have settled the issue earlier.”
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
NASCAR
Kenseth aims for 1st win of season at Kentucky BY DAN GELSTON The Associated Press Matt Kenseth wanted to put a road-course wreck behind him and focus on chasing his first win. Dale Earnhardt Jr.? He hoped there were no hard feelings for the accident before the Sprint Cup series shifted this weekend to Kentucky Speedway. Earnhardt blamed himself for an incident that wrecked Kenseth at Sonoma and was apologetic on the radio. The longtime friends and on-track rivals appeared to smooth any lingering ill feelings about the incident with a chat Tuesday. Earnhardt, who finished third on the road course, jumped a curb and sent Kenseth’s car into a tire barrier. Kenseth’s race was spoiled and he earned his first DNF of the season. “I’m sure it was just a mistake,” Kenseth said. “I mean, part of the thing is the way the racing is today, it’s much more entertaining to watch, especially road courses. You’re running side by side with those twowide restarts, and you run two wide at a track that’s really made to run single file, it’s very small and a lot of marbles, and there’s really only one good lane through there.” Kenseth said earlier this week he was surprised he had not heard from Earnhardt following the race. Earnhardt used Twitter to note he finally did chat with Kenseth. Coming off a seven-win season, Kenseth is winless and is fourth in the points standings, knowing he needs at least one victory to bolster his bid for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field. Kenseth is the defending race winner at Kentucky Speedway.
AREA SCOREBOARD BASKETBALL MANNING HIGH CAMP
The Manning High School athletic department will have a boys basketball camp over the summer. The boys camp is scheduled for July 8-10. The camp is open to children who will be entering grades 2-6. It will be held at MHS’ Thames Arena and run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $40. There will be a cash-only registration available on the first day of the camp from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the camp site. DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
The Hoop Basketball Individual Development Basketball School will be held July 14-17 at the Mayewood Middle School Gymnasium at 4300 East Brewington Road. The camp will be under the direction of James Smith, Harry Fullwood and Ronnie Brown. The cost of the camp is $50 per camper and is open to boys and girls ages 10 through 16. The camp will run from 8 a.m. until noon each day. For more information, contact Smith at (803) 968-6874 or (803) 469-3188.
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Matt Kenseth, right, talks with crew chief Jason Ratcliff in the garage after a qualifying session for the Sprint Cup series at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. “As far as the urgency to get a win, yeah, you want to get one,” Kenseth said. “In this new format you really need at least a win and be up in the top 30 to really feel confident about being in the Chase.” CASTRONEVES REDEMPTION
IndyCar ends a threeweek hiatus with a doubleheader weekend at the Grand Prix of Houston. Last year, a bump on turn one turned the event and points standings upside down. Points leader Helio Castroneves bottomed out in the second race on that turn, destroying his gearbox and ending a weekend that saw his 49-point lead vanish. Once the bump in the asphalt was discovered, IndyCar was forced to delay track activity and erect a chicane of tires that drivers had to go around during two practice sessions. That worked until Josef Newgarden hit the chicane, knocking it into the path of Castroneves. Track officials spent all night grinding the bump, but it never solved the problem. And in the second race, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti was hurt in a career-ending crash that also injured 13 fans and an IndyCar Series official.
“We surveyed the area in February and established the perimeter of where the bumps were and totally demolished that part of the track and repaved with new concrete,” director of operations Martyn Thake said. Castroneves returns ready to battle the heat during the new summer date on the schedule and make a run for redemption that can keep him in the hunt for his first championship. “Last year, I lost the championship because of a doubleheader,” Castroneves said. “Some of it was out of our control. Some of it, I think, couldn’t be avoided. To have that kind of scenario was very frustrating. The series made some adjustments on the racetrack with the big bump that caused some controversy. If anything happens, I hope it’s better than last year.”
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WOODS FROM PAGE B1 the majority of the time today.” Only 26 players in the 120man field broke par. This day, however, was all about Woods. He has been golf’s biggest draw since he turned pro in 1996 and accumulated 79 wins on the PGA Tour and 14 majors. He won the last two times he played Congressional, in 2009 and 2012. Even with an early start, the gallery lined the entire left side of the 218-yard 10th hole, with hundreds of others watching from the patio and veranda of the famed clubhouse at Congressional. Two holes into Woods’ opening round, they had reason to ask: We waited three months for this? But it wasn’t just Woods. He played with Jason Day and Jordan Spieth, and that trio of top-10 players combined for six bogeys in two holes. All three of them were in the fairway on the same hole one time the entire round — on No. 11, the hardest at Congressional, and only because Day’s tee shot ricocheted off a tree. Day had a 73, while Spieth shot 74. “It was cool playing the first one back,” Spieth said. “I love playing alongside Jason, as well. We are all rooting for each other, and that’s a good feeling. It was hard to root for each other because it just looked like the lid was closed on the hole. But once we all started hitting a couple fairways, it got better at the end.”
Woods looked about the same as he has all year. He gave away shots with his short game, with some ordinary chips and not making as many putts as he once did. On his second hole, No. 11, he had a 50-foot putt from the fringe that came up 18 feet short of the hole. He missed consecutive 6-foot putts — one for birdie, one for par. He did most of the damage to his card around the turn, failing to get up-and-down for par on the 15th, 17th and 18th holes, hitting a poor chip from the side of a bunker on the long par-3 second, pulling a pitching wedge into a bunker on No. 3 and missing a 5-foot putt. That put him at 6 over for the round. At the time, Day was 4 over and Spieth was 5 over. “We were all kind of looking to break 80,” Woods said. “It was a bit of a fight today for all of us, but we all hung in there.” Woods found some rhythm from there, hitting an approach from 196 yards on the 467-yard fourth hole to 3 feet, and ending with short birdie putts on the par-3 seventh and short par-4 eighth by wisely using the slopes in the greens to feed it close to the hole. More telling was his final hole. He thought he had a chance to end his round with a 35-foot birdie putt, and as it broke just right of the cup, he quickly dropped to a crouch and then rose up to go mark his ball.
SHORT FIELD
The No. 77 car owned by Randy Humphrey will sit out this weekend’s NASCAR race at Kentucky, leaving the entry list at 42, one car shy of a full field. This would mark the first time since the November 2001 race at New Hampshire that NASCAR ran a Sprint Cup race without the full 43-car field. Dave Blaney made four starts in the No. 77 this season.
The camp instructors will be the SCS coaching staff of Bobby Baker, Tom Cope and Jimmy Davis. For more information, call Baker at (803) 469-9304 or (803) 464-3652.
FOOTBALL POP WARNER REGISTRATION
Youth Athletics of Sumter, a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars, is registering children ages 5-16 for football for the 2014 season. The last day to register is July 31 and the registration fee is $80. Payment plans are available. The fee includes security, ID Badge, use of shoulder pads, use of helmet, use of practice clothes, insurance and a mouthpiece. Parents will be responsible for buying a game jersey, game pants, cleats, a cup, and socks. The practice season will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 29. Games will begin on Aug. 30 and run through Oct. 25. Registration is being held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Corral on Broad Street. Volunteers are also needed. All volunteer applications must be turned in by July 5. To request registration and volunteer forms or for more information, email youthathleticsofsumteryas@yahoo.com.
WRESTLING
SUMTER CHRISTIAN CLINICS
SHS CAMP
Registration is being taken for the Sumter Christian School 2014 Basketball Clinics to be held over the summer. There are two 5-day sessions remaining at a cost of $45 per camper. A camp for children in grades 6-9 will be held July 7-11 and grades 9-12 July 21-25. The camps will run each day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Gamecock Youth Wrestling Camp will be held July 7-10 at the Sumter High School mini gymnasium. The cost of the camp is $30 per student. The camp will run each day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information or to register, contact SHS wrestling head coach Cody Slaughter at (803) 968-3250. There will be open registra-
tion on the first day of camp as well.
ETC. YAS FUNDRAISER
Youth Athletics of Sumter, a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars, will hold YAS Sumter Spartans GALA on Friday at Carolina Skies on Shaw Air Force Base. The Cost is $30 and includes food, a live band and door prizes. All proceeds benefits YAS’ 2014 football and cheerleading seasons. For more information, call (803) 464-8453, (803) 201-4531, (803) 720-6242, (813) 786-9265 or (954) 258-6817.
CHEERLEADING POP WARNER REGISTRATION
Youth Athletics of Sumter, a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars, is registering children ages 5-16 for cheerleading for the 2014 season. The last day to register is July 31 and the registration
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Greg Chalmers hits out of a bunker onto the 11th green during the first round of the Quicken Loans National on Thursday in Bethesda, Md. Chalmers finished with three straight birdies for a 66 and a 1-shot lead over Ricky Barnes and Freddie Jacobson.
fee is $80. Payment plans are available. The fee includes security, ID badge, use of uniform, use of pom-poms, socks, undergarment and insurance. Parents will be responsible for buying shoes. The practice season will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 29. Games will begin on Aug. 30 and run through Oct. 25. Registration is being held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden Corral on Broad Street. Volunteers are also needed. All volunteer applications must be turned in by July 5. To request registration and volunteer forms or for more information, email youthathleticsofsumteryas@yahoo.com.
GOLF 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE
The Links at Lakewood Golf Course will host a 4-person scramble every Thursday. The cost is $25 per person and includes golf, prizes and
food following the scramble. Call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 before 4 p.m. on Thursday to sign up. GOLFERS BIBLE STUDY
The Sumter chapter of the Christian Golfer’s Association holds a golfers Bible study each Tuesday at its offices at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. The study begins at 8 a.m. and is followed by a round of golf.
AUTO RACING SPEEDWAY CHAMPS SEARCH
Sumter Speedway is trying to gather information on all of its champions from 1957 to the present. The name of the driver, the year and the division in which the title was won and the track promoter is the information hoping to be gathered. To provide information, call James Skinner at (803) 775-5973 or e-mail Virginia Ayers at vayers@ftc-i.net.
TENNIS
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
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Nadal gets past Rosol this time at Wimbledon Top men’s player advances to 3rd round BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press LONDON — Uncle Toni’s reaction said it all. This one meant a lot to him and to the tennis player he coaches, his No. 1-ranked nephew Rafael Nadal, who was in a tough spot Thursday, one point from trailing two sets to none against the same guy he lost to — in the same stadium, same round — two years ago at Wimbledon. As the younger Nadal began turning things around, evening the match at a set apiece on his opponent’s double-fault, the older Nadal dispensed with any sense of decorum, leaping out his Centre Court seat, punching the air, and shouting “Vamos!” From there, the ultimate result quickly became apparent. Nadal came back to beat 52ndranked Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4, returning to the third round at the All England Club for the first time since 2011. “I didn’t want to lose another time against a guy like this,” Toni Nadal said. “I don’t like to lose against a player I find (unprofessional).” In 2012’s second round, Rosol was ranked 100th, and
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Rafael Nadal hits a return to Lukas Rosol during his 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 men’s singles match on Thursday at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon. Nadal advanced to the third round for the first time since 2011.
Nadal was on a streak of having reached the final in five consecutive Wimbledon appearances. The big-swinging, 6-foot-5 (1.96-meter) Rosol played an unrepentantly risky style that day, aiming for lines and putting shots where he wanted, pulling off a five-set victory. Rosol engaged in some gamesmanship then, including moving around while waiting to receive serves and, Toni said Thursday, making noise as Rafael was hitting shots. After the rematch, Rosol complained Nadal took too much time between points and lamented that the chair umpire didn’t intervene. Said Toni about Rosol: “It’s normal that we want to win, but it’s true that for me, it’s worse to lose with him than
with another guy.” Rafael, for his part, said he wasn’t thinking about two years ago. Still, for nearly two full sets, it was hard not to recall that match because Rosol played similarly, hitting hard, flat strokes that didn’t miss. When Rosol broke for a 3-2 lead in the second set with a cross-court backhand, he had a 24-9 edge in winners. Nadal broke back to 4-all, whirling around and throwing a celebratory uppercut, but again was in trouble at 6-5 in the tiebreaker. On that set point, Nadal whipped a winner he called “a perfect forehand for that moment” to get to 6-all. Two points later, Rosol plopped a second serve into the net for a double-fault that ceded the set, and said later: “In the end, he was more lucky.” Nadal probably would not agree with that assessment.
He did agree about the significance of that sequence. “The difference maybe is one point,” said Nadal, who collected two of his 14 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon but exited in the first round last year. “Maybe if I lose that set point in the second set — if that forehand down the line went out — maybe (I) will be here with a loss.” Instead, he raised the level of his play. He won 22 consecutive points on his serve, and moved better, bending so low his knee touched the grass on backhands. Nadal broke for a 2-1 lead in the third set, and again for a 1-0 lead in the fourth. “If I had played the first set the way I did the last two, I would have won it, too, I think,” Nadal said. Three seeded men lost, including No. 13 Richard Gasquet, who wasted nine match
points and was beaten by 19-year-old Nick Kyrgios of Australia 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5, 10-8. Winners included No. 5 Stan Wawrinka, No. 8 Milos Raonic, No. 9 John Isner and No. 10 Kei Nishikori among the men, and past champions Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova among the women. Nadal’s longtime rival, seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, turned in a far more straightforward performance, delivering 25 aces in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 win over 103rd-ranked Gilles Muller of Luxembourg to get back to the third round, too. Federer’s streak of 36 consecutive major quarterfinals ended at the All England Club with a second-round defeat last year, part of a tumultuous and unpredictable tournament. This year has gone more to form, so far.
MARK MY WORDS
Get the most out of your potential and push for the maximum
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f you have read this column with any regularity you know that I am fascinated by the written and spoken word and what it reveals about us. Because I have spent much time training tennis players over the last 39 years, I have been fortunate to witness and be privy to the thoughts and musings of many of these players. Once a player trusts his or her coach and removes some of the filters, you get a better picture of what is going on between their ears. I would like to share a story about a young man who I taught before I moved to Sumter, but this story could really be about any driven male athlete. The young man was a fine player. He worked hard, did most of what I asked and, in general, was a good kid. He never gave me much trouble at all and it was enjoyable being on court with him. The one thing that seemed to be contrary to the rest of his personality was that he was often negative about his performance even when he seemed to play well as I saw it. When I would ask, “How did it go out there today,” or “How did you play today” he often responded with, “Mark, I didn’t play so well. I am so tired of not doing my best.” Pay close attention right here, because you won’t have to wait till the end of this article to hear the moral of the story. I said, “Tony, you don’t get to play your best most of the time. If you did, it would not be your best, it would be your average.” As a sidebar, this kid was a straight A student and very introspective, so I did not get to merely throw a platitude at him and proclaim “End of story.” He immediately challenged my response and demanded more. “Mark, you can’t say that. There are plenty of people out there who go out and most of the time come very close to playing up to their potential.” I acquiesced and asked if he would indulge me for a few minutes, and if he would, I believed I could help him approach his results with a better spirit and give
him a better way to look at any upcoming match. Rather than relating the rest of the story by sharing my dialog as I had it with this player, I will speak directly to you, the reader, and hopefully you will get a sense of how my conversation went. First, let’s look at the crux of the word average and try to discard any of the negaMark tive baggage Rearden it may be carrying around. Average is the middle, it is what happens most of time and average does not stink. If a good male junior tennis player (don’t worry about it being a male; we will chat more about that another day) plays 10 competitive matches, his results would look some-
thing like this. He played one match in which he stunk it up, one match a little below par, six matches that were somewhat alike, one match slightly better than normal and one match where he was out of his mind, practically tour material. Do you want to take a wild guess which one most junior tennis players think represents their true tennis self ? Correct, the day they were tour material. There is nothing wrong with going out there and expecting to give it your all and do well, but to expect a level of performance that occurs only one in 10 times is to set yourself up for disappointment and an unrealistic approach as to how you ought to play the match. Those six matches that were somewhat alike, those are the matches that represent your true tennis self. A better approach would be
to go into the match planning to give it your best stuff and fight as hard as you can, but formulate a game plan around what happens most of the time when you play. What you do most of the time is your average. Get OK with that. Bear in mind, I am not advocating you accept mediocrity, but instead, know yourself, your game and plan a strategy around getting the most from it. You can always work harder in practice and improve,
change the current state of who you are as a player. And guess what? Your new average will be better than your old average and getting better will always be exciting. However, plan your strategy around what you do most of the time right now, not what you do on those days when you are tour material. Mark my words, you will perform better and come away from the courts with a better sense of what really happened out there.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
MARY C. BROCK Deaconess Mary Canty Brock, 63, wife of Deacon Joe Edward Brock, died on Monday, June 23, 2014, at her residence, 117 Curtiswood Drive, Sumter. She was born on Aug. 2, 1950, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Boosie and Turner Lee Bradshaw Canty. In her BROCK youth, she joined Pine Grove AME Church, Greeleyville, where she served on the junior usher board. After marriage, she moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where she joined New Hope Baptist Church. She later moved to New York City and joined Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and served on the deaconess board. After moving back to South Carolina, she joined New Fellowship Baptist Church, Sumter. She was a 1968 graduate of Manning Training High School, Manning. She retired from ADT securities after 30 years of dedicated service. Survivors are her husband, Deacon Joe Edward Brock of the home; one son, Michael (Nicole) Brock of Richmond, Virginia; one stepdaughter, Jacqueline (David) McDonald of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida; three brothers, Ulysees Bradshaw of Cocoa, Florida, and Matthew and Burnett Canty, both of Greeleyville; three sisters, Rosa (Michael) Toney and Linda Pressley, both of Greeleyville, and Alistain (Donald) Buchanan of New York, New York; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five aunts, Rena Joe of Greeleyville, Mary Lawson and Roxena Joe, both of Titusville, Florida, and Ollie Mae Bennett and Christine Bradshaw, both of Baltimore, Maryland; one uncle, Dozier (Betty Jean) Bradshaw of Bradenton, Florida; seven sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Samuels Funeral Home LLC, 114 N. Church St., Manning. The celebratory services for Mrs. Brock will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at New Fellowship Baptist Church, 105 S. Purdy St., Sumter, with the Rev. Dale Edwards, pastor, presiding, the Rev. James Morrison, pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Bronx, New York, serving as eulogist, and Minister Claudia Harvin, the Rev. Maurice Webber and the Rev. Effie Hilton assisting. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter. Mrs. Brock will lie in repose one hour prior to service time. The family is receiving friends at the residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
SHARON F. STOKES HARTSVILLE — Funeral services for Sharon Fleming Stokes, 48, will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Fleming and the Rev. Donnie Kirby will officiate with burial in Westview Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Stokes died on Mon-
day, June 23, 2014. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Plowden “Junior” and Letha Christmas Fleming. She was a member of Sumter Church of God of Prophecy and was the church clerk and treasurer for 20 years. She was a great wife and mother and a loving, encouraging woman. She loved singing gospel music. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Wayne Stokes of Hartsville; daughters, Brittney (Darin) Joplin and Courtney (Casey Powell) Stokes of Hartsville; brother, Eddie (Allene) Fleming of Sumter; sisters, Tammy (Dallas) Herring and Lisa (Jeff ) Neese of Sumter; in-laws, Bill and Vivian Stokes of Hartsville; sister-in-law, Missy Stokes of Hartsville; special aunt, Debbie (Billy) Burrows of Sumter; special nieces, Sophie and Savannah; nieces and nephews, Eddie (Kayler), Kaela, Haley, Mitchell, Ashleigh, Kristen and Heather (Jimmy). Online condolences can be given at www.bpafuneralhome.com.
ELLA C. CARTER Ella Cantey “Monkey” Carter, 90, died on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 6, 1923, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Adams and Susan Hardy. The family will receive friends at the home, 1386 Roosevelt Drive, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC.
JAMES C. YARBOROUGH BISHOPVILLE — James C. Yarborough, 87, husband of the late Mary Ann Yarborough, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Agape Hospice House in Columbia. Born in Florence County, he was a son of the late Wilson and Dora Yarborough. He was a member of St. Andrew Church of God and was retired from Carolina Furniture. Survivors include a sister, Merris Parker (Robert) of Waxhaw, North Carolina; a brother, Derrell Yarborough (Ottie) of Columbia; stepsons, James A. McKnight, Cary McKnight (Jane), Donnie McKnight (Brenda) and Larry McKnight; a stepdaughter, Janet K. Nichols; 10 step-grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Larry Mobley officiating. Burial will be in Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hancock-ElmoreHill Funeral Home and other times at 760 Springhill Road, Bishopville. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice House, 141 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
NATHAN A. COUTRIER NORTH CHARLESTON —
LIVESAY FROM PAGE B1 Sumter won four region titles in Livesay’s tenure and finished second the other four years, making the 4A state playoffs each season. The Gamecocks reached the lower state championship game on two different occasions. Livesay replaces Bruce Beasley, who did not have his contract renewed after 25 years as Beaufort’s head coach.
Beasley was 332-227 during his time at Beaufort. Beaufort went 18-6 this past season. “We’ve got a good group of returning players and some young players who are going to have to step into some new roles,” said Livesay, who has been commuting to work with his team the past several days. “We’ve got to put in some hard work, but we’ve got a chance to be competitive.”
Nathan Allen Coutrier, 54, died on approximately June 22, 2014, at his residence, 1806 Token St., North Charleston. He was born on Aug. 14, 1959, in New York, New York, a son of the late Peter and Inez Brown Coutrier. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
GARY J. SWEENEY Gary John Sweeney, age 57, beloved husband of Traci Lee Nathan Sweeney, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.
RUSSELL M. HILDEBRAND III HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Russell “Rusty” Marshall Hildebrand III, 68, of Hilton Head, husband of Suzanne Rowland Foreman Hildebrand, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. A celebration of Rusty’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at St. Luke’s Church, 50 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. The family will receive friends at a visitation in the church parish hall from 4 to 6 p.m. following the memorial. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 335 N. Kings Highway, Stateburg. Rusty was born on Sept. 29, 1945, in Sumter, a son of Russell Marshall Hildebrand Jr. and Frances Haynsworth Hildebrand. He was general manager of Broad Creek Public Service District for more than 20 years; on the board of directors of the South Carolina Wind, Storm, and Hail Association; longtime Rotarian and past president of Vanlandingham Rotary Club; general partner and regular customer of the Sea Shack; a MBA graduate of the University of South Carolina at Columbia; a member of the Society of the High Hills of Santee; and an active member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Rusty’s passions were numerous, among them countless trips pheasant hunting; Golden Oldies; Bass Weejuns; early morning bike rides on the golf course; and the Carolina Gamecocks! But his passion for his family and friends was immeasurable, influencing all who were blessed to share space with him. His favorite activity was sharing his love of life and new experiences with us, his family and friends. Above all, he loved his family wholeheartedly. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughters, Harriet Hildebrand of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Jennifer Foreman Middlesworth of Charlottesville, Virginia; son, Jeff Foreman of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; two perfect grandchildren, Ryan and Mary Middlesworth of Charlottesville; as well as his beloved siblings, sisters, Emilie Alexander of Clarkesville, Georgia, and Virginia Hinnant of Anderson, and brothers, Thomas Howell of Columbia and Charles Howell of Maine. In lieu of flowers, the
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DAVID A. HATFIELD ASHWOOD — David Anthony Hatfield, 53, husband of Kathy Lynn Black Hatfield, went to be with his heavenly father on June 25, 2014, after an extended illness. Born at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter County, he was a son of Cecilia Leigh Vaughn and the late William Edward Hatfield Sr. He was a grandson of the late Cecil Dowling Vaughn, the late Nora Lee Weatherford Vaughn, the late LeRoy Parker Hatfield, and the late Corrine Smith Hatfield. He was a former employee of Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), a Swedish-based company, located in the Florence, South Carolina Plant. His career began at age 22 in the Columbia, South Carolina, shop after two years of college at Midlands Technical College. He then transferred to the Charlotte, North Carolina, shop as supervisor and nuclear engineer of the nuclear breaker shop. He built a business for ABB from the ground up based on successful work. He built a customer base that is nationally known and respected with multiple requests for returning to perform work. He began to teach and supervise the installation, maintenance, and repair of nuclear breakers. Then his career took him to Florence, where as a supervisor, team leader and instructor, he created and grew a multimillion-dollar nuclear breaker shop that was the first of its kind in the world and was co-located with the nuclear breaker plant. His attention to detail and excellence resulted in his success, and he traveled all over the globe teaching and working. He was name-requested for a large number of jobs
such as Westinghouse, Duke Power, the Hoover Dam, Savannah River Site and many others. He wrote a 400-page manual that was used by other ABB shops worldwide. In 2006, he launched his own business, All American Breaker Service, which was based in Sumter. It was immediately successful, and name-requests for his work continued. In June 2011, he was nominated for Cambridge Who’s Who, the registry of executives and professionals. Survivors besides his wife include his mother; four children, Ava Hatfield Meana (Carson), Luke Taylor Hatfield, Ashley Lynn James and Eric Andrew James; one brother, William Edward “Eddie” Hatfield Jr. (Judith Long) of Columbia; two sisters, Sherry Lynn Hatfield Barnes (William Anthony “Tony”) and Melanie Hatfield, both of Sumter; two grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews. David’s homegoing celebration will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. James A. Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Ashwood Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Anthony Vaughn, Richard “Richie” Harry Brunson, Curtis Dowling Brunson, Jeremy R. Huggins, Eric Andrew James and Joshua Leviticus Simpson. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Vaughn, Timothy Martin, Bill Barrick and James Adams. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Lee County EMS, P.O. Box 309, Bishopville, SC 29010 or to Crosswell Children’s Home, 11 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium, Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
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Vieira special spotlights medical breakthrough BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The night belongs to Vieira, Macchiarini, Zendaya, Puccini and Zeffirelli. It’s only the first paragraph and I’ve run out of vowels. As discussed yesterday, summer is the perfect time for network news divisions to present long pieces on subjects that may not be ratings winners. Tonight’s news presentation “A Leap of Faith: A Meredith Vieira Special” (8 p.m., NBC) profiles Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, whose controversial techniques may spark a revolution in medicine. What if patients in need of organ replacement no longer had to wait for donors, but could “grow” a spare part from their own stem cells? According to this report, Macchiarini is the only doctor to perform such transplants, using completely artificial, bio-engineered organs. In addition to Macchiarini, Vieira visits with patients from the United States, South Korea and Russia, who see him as their last and only hope. That’s where the phrase “Leap of Faith” starts to make sense. These sick individuals and their families are willing to become medical pioneers to save themselves, and push the boundaries of science along the way. It’s too bad, and frankly, illogical, that such medical specials appear so infrequently on networks in prime time. They are a fairly regular, and popular, staple of “60 Minutes,” a show that has been highly rated for more than four decades. • Zendaya (“Dancing With the Stars,” “Shake It Up”) stars in the TV movie “Zapped” (8 p.m., Disney) as Zoey, a teen surrounded by rambunctious stepbrothers after her mother’s messy remarriage. Beset by teen testosterone, unkempt beds and even an untrained male dog, Zoey downloads a magical app that allows her to “control” the men and boys around her. “Zapped” sets up the “new” series “Girl Meets World” (9:45 p.m., Disney, TV-G), produced by Michael Jacobs (“Boy Meets World”). • “Great Performances at the Met” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) presents “La Boheme,” Giacomo Puccini’s ro-
mantic opera, the most-performed opera in Met history. Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo stars as the poet Rodolfo and Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais portrays the seamstress Mimi. Among the most popular and familiar of Puccini’s operas, “La Boheme” was the inspiration for the Broadway musical “Rent.” This “Great Performances” presentation was produced by Franco Zeffirelli (“Romeo and Juliet,” “Jesus of Nazareth”) and was seen earlier this spring in more than 2,000 theaters as part of “The Met: Live in HD” series that brings performances to more than 15 million “patrons” in 66 countries. • Lowe’s attitudes toward Jagger (Julian Sands) and Blackbeard become confused on “Crossbones” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). For a more vintage pirate adventure, Jackie Cooper, Lionel Barrymore and Wallace Beery star in the 1934 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island” (8 p.m., TCM). The 1960 adventure “The Boy and the Pirates” (10 p.m.), directed by cult Bmovie director Bert I. Gordon (“The Amazing Colossal Man”), follows.
TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Contestants create a menu for a wedding on the
beach on “MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). • The gang investigates a murder-kidnapping case on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • A mother and son confess to the same homicide on “Rake” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Danny and Baez run into community dissent on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV14). • Kiera and Liber8 collaborate on the season finale of “Continuum” (10 p.m., Syfy, TV-PG).
SERIES NOTES Traveling light on “Undercover Boss” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TVPG) * Bike-power, smoothies and a spy school get pitched on “Shark Tank” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Ethical dilemmas on “What Would You Do?” (9 p.m., ABC) * Joel adjusts on “Hart of Dixie” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG).
LATE NIGHT Meagan Good, Ben Gleib, Fortune Feimster and Ryan Stout appear on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!, r) * Jack Hanna and Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks visit “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Kevin Spacey and Lewis Black on “The Tonight
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Kristine Opolais stars as Mimi and Vittorio Grigolo as Rodolfo in the “Great Performances at the Met” presentation of Giacomo Puccini’s romantic opera “La Boheme” airing at 9 p.m. today on PBS. Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC, r) * Ludacris, Kesha, Josh Groban, Brad Paisley and Michael Stevens appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Charlie Rose, Gayle King, Aidy Bryant and Linda Fairstein visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Craig Ferguson hosts Ice-T, Mackenzie Davis and Body Count on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).
CULT CHOICE Directed by Taylor Hackford (“Ray”), the 1987 documentary “Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’
Roll” (9 p.m., Vh1 Classic) captures a 60th birthday concert salute to Chuck Berry, a brown-eyed handsome man. Copyright 2014, United Feature Syndicate
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what your neighbor said was less “infidelity” than “lust in his heart.” But in a sense, he did make a pass because when he said what he did, he signaled to you that he could be interested. Cut him some slack this time and chalk it up to having been paid a compliment. But if he says it again, tell him it bothers you because you like his wife and think it’s insulting to her. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby — Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.
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FT MAINTENANCE PERSON needed for a senior apartment community in Sumter. Qualified candidate must have their own tools, valid driver's license, be motivated, organized and results oriented. Painting and cleaning involved. Our company offers competitive salary and benefits. Must pass criminal check and drug screening. Applications may be picked up at 60 Hillard Drive, Sumter, SC or call 803-934-1449 for information
Need help with your Golf Game? Want to learn how to catch the BIG one at the lake? Can help you lower your golf scores. Show you a variety of fishing techniques to catch more and bigger fish. Beginners welcomed. Call Mark 803-464-6854 or 803-469-0534
3235 Coldice Ct (Timerbline) Sat 7am, Girls clothes, big men, household items, and more.
Support United Ministries/ Samaritan House, Please help us by donating New or Used items from your yard sale or business for our future yard sales. Call Ed: 803-464-7643 for Pick-up. Multi Family Yard Sale at 317 W. Hampton Ave. Friday, June 27 from 8am - 1pm. Furniture, teen and adult clothes, Avon, electronics, jewelry, household, and many other misc items . LOTS of items and priced to sell!!
1240 Alice Dr (The Reel Disc. Store)Sat 7-5 Lots of new items! .50 - $5.00 All brands of Vacuums 1/2 off. 60 Blackoak Ct. Sat. 6AM-1PM. Furniture, clothes, shoes and misc items. LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB
Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311
EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Exp. Carpet, Sheet Vinyl & VCT Installer needed for busy carpet company. Apply in person at M & M Carpets Inc, 1285 Peach Orchard Rd, (Hwy 441) Sumter. Kennel help & Receptionist needed. Apply in person at 87 Market St. Total Pet Care. Looking for Full-time Assistant Manager. Competitive pay, benefits. No experience needed. Great career opportunity. Apply in person at 103 S. Brook St. Manning, SC. (4) P/T Class-A CDL drivers needed to haul poultry. Night Shift. Must have 2yrs verifiable exp & good MVR. Call Danny 803-236-0682. Salesman for busy car lot. Sales experience required. Salary negotiable. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr Sumter. No phone calls. Experienced Shingle Nailers . Must have own transportation & tools. 803-565-0893 Bubba
Estate Sale: 102 Westwood Dr. Friday 8 - 11, Saturday 7 - 12. Clothes, tools, quilting fabric, a little bit of everything.
585 Covington St Sat 7-12 Inside Garage- A lil Bit of Everything! Big Variety!
Multi Family Sale 109 Lindley Ave. Sat. 7AM-?. Clothing, misc items & much, much more.
360 Mallard Dr. Sat. 7:30 -10am. Furn, tools, clothes, household, misc items
313 Pear St Sat 6:30-? clothing , furniture, jewelry, ETC....
1640 Jefferson Rd., (just off 521), Sat. 7-11AM. Desk w/ hutch, antique chest of drawers, and much more. No clothes.
Maintenance Tech - FT 70+ Unit Midrise Elderly Apartment community in Sumter. Exp. pref. in areas of Apt Maint. incl. plumbing, Elec., appliance & HVAC. Good pay and benefits with Prof. Mgmt. Co. EOE Please fax resume 803-775-0474.
Summer Closing Plant/Tree Sale 10A-5P, each Fri & Sat, beginning 6/13-6/14 thru 6/28. Vegetable plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Green Tree Farm; 4560 Lodebar Road, Sumter. Highway 15N-8 mi from McLaughlin Fordturn rt. @ Mozingo's Groc/Baker's Auto onto Foxworth Mill; 1 mile, turn left on Lodebar Rd. 1st on right. Use GPS/signs to Farm.
Dogs
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Open every weekend. 905-4242
STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net
PETS & ANIMALS
For Sale or Trade
3355 Oleander Dr. Sat. 7-12. Teacher items, large office desk, kids clothes, toys & much more
Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 803-983-5364
A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721
Garage, Yard & Estate Sales
Yard/Stock Pile Sale: 4635 Fountain Court, Sat. 7-11:30AM. Variety of household items.
NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal , trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.
803-316-0128
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3 Beaufain Dr Sat 7am-11am Solid Oak Table w/7 chairs, hshld, linens & more
JW Professional Pool & Lawn Service Seasonal lawn maint., hedging, pine straw, mulch, pressure washing & wkly pool cleaning. Satisfaction guaranteed. 803-406-1818 Want to go swimming before July 4th? Drainage Cleaning & Cleanings to get the pool right. Call JW Professional Pool & Lawn Service 803-406-1818
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.
Estate Tag Sale Of the Late Jean Hertzog Potts June 27th 5:30-7pm June 28th 8am-12pm 3360 Lee Altman Rd, Dalzell Furniture, Antiques, Glassware, Peddle sewing machine. Go to auctionzip.com for details and photos. Sale conducted by Bill Furniture & Antiques.
Huge Sale 1705 Hialeah Pkwy Sat 7-12 gun cabinet, like new bedding, furniture, misc. items.
For Sale or Trade Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Dewalt 12 in miter saw & stand $500, 7 1/4 saw $75, Phillips 32 in.TV $100 Call 316-6890 Two Cemetery Plots in Evergreen Memorial $4,000 for both. Call 481-5856 Dixie Lee Peas for sale: Down by S. Guignard Dr. Bridge, 8 03-773-5708. 2011 Kioti 30HP 4wd Tractor with loader, backhoe. $19,500. Call 803-795-9166
Pets
50 Paisley Park Sat 7 AM, Furniture, bunk bed, wardrobe, chairs, small appliances, clothes, household items.
Oak Wood Round Pedestal Dining Table with 4 Chairs $150 OBO Call 481-4972
German Shepard puppies (4) F, (2) M. No papers, $150. Call 803-316-1887
2 Family 50 Planters Dr (across from Sumter Speedway)Fri & Sat 7-? clothes, shoes hshld items, handbags
DAYLILIES: Over 400 varieties, Sat. June 28th, 8AM-12. 110 Curtiswood Dr. Sumter
CDL driver needed to haul sod. Home nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Serious Inquiries only call 803-410-6246. Driver Needed Palmetto Gas Co. Good pay and benefits. CDL Class A. Haz and tanker preferred. Good Driving record, home every night. Contact Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 or 803-840-5337
Waste Management NOW HIRING! CDL Drivers, Technicians, and Sr. Technicians in Florence SC *$1,500 Sign-On Bonus for Techs and Sr. Techs!* VISIT OUR UPCOMING HIRING EVENTS! June 27th, 10am - 7pm June 28th, 8am - 12pm 2620 St. Beaulah Rd. Florence, SC 29506 Call or apply online for immediate consideration! 1-877-220-5627 jobs.wm.com Media Code: 6EN EOE M/F/D/V
$$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555
Medical Help Wanted Busy optometric office is looking for an experienced Optician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to sell and service eyeglasses with a commitment to provide excellent customer service. Primary responsibilities include assisting and education patients with the selections of eyeglass frames, lenses and lens enhancements, placing orders to maintain inventory, dispensing, and repairs and adjusts of eyeglasses. Qualified candidates will have at least three years experience working in an optometric office, two years experience in a similar position, with excellent computer skills. Send resume to Office Manager, 127 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29150 or email us at ScheeleEyeClinic@sc.rr.com. Fast-paced optometric office is hiring a receptionist; the ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, be detail oriented, efficient at multi-tasking, and have the ability to meet with patients in a professional and friendly manner. Primary duties include speaking with patients on the phone, scheduling patient exams and appointments, greeting patients and other business associates, and providing a variety of front desk administrative duties. Would like to hire someone with experience, but are willing to train someone with good customer service skills and willingness to learn. Must have good computer skills. Must me interested in cross-training to other optical tasks as needed in the office. Send resume to Office Manager, 127 Broad Street, Sumter SC 29150, or email to ScheeleEyeClinic@sc.rr.com.
Work Wanted I will sit with elderly or sick. Will provide ref/exp. Call 803-236-3603 for more info. Caregiver: I will sit with the elderly or sick. Have references. 803-481-7426, 803-847-6668 Housekeeper/Baby sitter seeking weekend & night time work. Background is available on Care.com. Call Sherry Graves 843-271-7653 I'm Available to clean your home. Affordable, reliable 16 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204
RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments 1BR Apt, LR, kitchen w/ all appliances. Parking in fenced yard w/ screen porch. 540-209-2678
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2008 Honda Civic
$7 995 GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 6-21-14
Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO
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Unfurnished Homes Concord Township - Remodeled: 3 Br, 2 full ba, approx. 1.5 ac. paved drive, 2800 sq ft. stainless steel appliances, U/G pool, basketball court, $800 mo. 843-879-3926 before 8pm
REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2005 Dodge Magnum
$7 995 GOODWIN AUTOMALL
Autos For Sale SUMMER SPECIAL "Remember Cars are like eggs" Cheaper in the country! Financing Available '04 Chevy Z71 4x4 Ex. cab $11,995 '99 Ford Ranger Ex Cab $4,995 '00 Toyota Tacoma $6,500 '010 Dodge Avenger SXT $11,995 '011 Ford Fusion $11,995 '013 Dodge Charger SE $19,995
Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip.
Open House Sun. June 27 3pm-5pm 800 Grimble Ct Tudor Place 3BR 3BA Large Duplex. $119,000 Call 803 938-2768
3349 N. Main St., Hwy 15N. Across from Mozingo Conv. Store 803-469-9294
#30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab, exc cond. Runs Asking $4,300 OBO. 2000 Chevy Cavalier, low miles, asking $2,300 OBO. 803-447-5453
Price Good Through 6-21-14
420 N. Magnolia, 2br 1ba, 1 story frame, $400/mo., $400/sec. dep. 803-787-2319 or 840-5305.
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Country brick home, 3BR/2BA, stove, frig., D/W, FP, dinette, For. Dining, den, 2+ ac. 469-2738.
Mobile Home Rentals 3BR/2BA, DW, 2 acres, fenced yard, $700/mo + dep. 803-472-0950 or 803-410-1469.
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2008 Saturn Vue
$10 995 GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 6-21-14
Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350
WE'VE MOVED Vestco Southland, Palmetto Properties & Lafayette Gold and Silver 480 E. Liberty Street (Inside the Coca-Cola bldg). We buy Gold, Silver, Jewelry, Silver Coins/Collections, Sterling, Diamonds, Pocket & Wrist Watches. Business Hours Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 8AM-2PM. 803-773-8022
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130 Heather Ct. appx 1,700+ sq ft. 3BR/2BA. DR, Lg Great Rm, fireplace w/Gas logs, dbl carport, lg lot. Asking $142,000 Neg. Realtors 3% if sold. Call 803-481-9743 or 803-506-4442
Manufactured Housing Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2006 Cadillac DTS
$7 995 GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 6-21-14
(2) Mobile homes in Windsor City. Both occupied. $850 per month income. $10,000 CASH. Call for info 803-469-6978
KEN-CO HOMES
2005 Chrysler 300C
SCOTBILT D.W. $49,900 843-394-2613, myken-co.net
$10 995
Land & Lots for Sale
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Price Good Through 6-21-14
GOING FAST 2 & 3BR 2BA Homes available immediately! Site rent as low as $180. Refer a friend & get $100. For more info please call 803-469-8515 or visit us at www.mhcomm.com.
STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015
Dalzell 16.57 acre paved. $2425 dn. $580 mo. 120 mos. $2500 Ac. 888-774-5720.
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2004 Toyota Sienna
$7 995 GOODWIN AUTOMALL #30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
469-2595
Price Good Through 6-21-14
(Scenic Lake) 3BR 2BA 16x80. No pets Call 803-499-1500. From 9am- 5pm American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.
975 Oswego Hwy 401. 2BR 2BA, Private lot, No pets. $425/mo +$400 dep. Conv. to downtown Sumter & Shaw 803-506-2370
Resort Rentals Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean, Also available 6/28-7/5 Call 803-773-2438
Vacation Rentals Santee/Lake Marion: Sandy 200 ft beach, 3BR, dock, sleeps 6-7. Disc. for military. 803-492-3077
Office Rentals Retail, Office & Executive Suite rental space available. Busiest corner-intersection in Santee SC. Call today 803-515-3938
Commercial Rentals 1750 Sq Ft of Warehouse space with 1/2 Bath 791 E Liberty St $450 Mo. Call 803-983-0350 with or w/o AC.
Min. Walmart/Shaw +/- 1 Acre. Septic, cleared, $2,900 Dn. $216 mo. 60 mos. 888-774-5720
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Autos For Sale 2002 Ford Taurus SES, 4 dr, cold air, good paint, CD, very reliable car, $2800 cash. Call for more info 494-9264. A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before. Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235
GOODWIN EXCLUSIVE 2007 Cadillac CTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 14-CP-43-1058 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Tony D. Anderson;
SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Demanded TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Tony D. Anderson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 120 Jasmine Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 227-01-02-002, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Suite 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina June 10, 2014 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on May 23, 2014. Columbia, South Carolina June 10, 2014 FN
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) Vance L. Brabham, III (SC Bar #71250) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) Andrew A. Powell (SC Bar #100210) J. Pamela Price (SC Bar # 014336) Laura R. Baer (SC Bar # 101076) Mary R. Powers (SC Bar # 16534) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar #064236) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 014293-00555 June 10, 2014 A-FN4466824 06/27/2014, 07/03/2014, 07/11/2014
Notice of Sale
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NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-02071
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BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Patricia M. Jones, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on July 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter
#30"% 45 r 46.5&3 4$
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale
County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:
Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1601. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00480 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1099322 6/20, 6/27, 07/03/2014
LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.T. GLASSCOCK, AND MEASURING THEREON 790.0 FEET. THIS IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1300 FLORENCE HIGHWAY, SUMTER, SC.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONTAINING 0.70 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT 108 OF STARK ACRES SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, SECTION NO. 1 ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, RLS, DATED AUGUST 15, 1994 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 94, PAGE 1265. THIS SAID LOT HAS SUCH METES, BOUNDARIES, COURSES, AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1995 OAKWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER NC15428CK3128898A&B (SEE RETIREMENT AFFIDAVIT IN BOOK 980 AT PAGE 0063). THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEORGE H. JONES AND PATRICIA M. JONES, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF PATRICK J. BURKE AND CAROL A. BURKE DATED 11/29/2007 AND RECORDED 12/3/2007, IN BOOK 1096 AT PAGE 2030, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER GEORGE H. JONES PASSED AWAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO PATRICIA M. JONES BY OPERATION OF LAW.
Defendant(s). (014293-00555)
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4320 Starks Ferry Road, Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 163-03-01-014 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-20266 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing, LLC vs. Lynn Benenhaley; Republic Finance, LLC; Advantage Assets II, Inc.; Comprehensive Legal Solutions, Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-1601, The following property will be sold on July 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #4, Block C, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Belter & Associates, RLS, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-36 at Page 129, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This is the property known as 2416 Hunt Club Circle. Derivation: Book 968 at Page 747 2416 Hunt Club Road a/k/a 2416 Hunt Club Court, Sumter, SC 29154 134-09-01-020, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. ยง15-39-720 (1976). The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a personal or deficiency judgment, at any time prior to the foreclosure sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.125% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and
NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Eugene W. Brustowicz a/k/a Eugene W. Brustowicz, Sr.; Gloria J. Brustowicz, C/A No. 14-CP-43-0084, The following property will be sold on July 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Middleton Township, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, and being shown as Lot Number 135, Section B, Glade Park Subdivision, as shown on a plat made by H.S. Willson, R.L.S., dated May 12, 1977, and recorded in the Office of the ROD for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-39 at Page 369; said lot being bounded and measuring as follows according to said plat: On the North by Glade Drive, whereon it measures 105.0 feet; on the East by Lot Number 134, said plat, whereon it measures 220.0 feet; on the South by property now or formerly of Vanette T. Aycock, whereon it measures 105.0 feet; and on the West by property now of formerly of Aylwyn E. Fortner and Sherry A. Fortner, whereon it measures 220.0 feet; be all measurements a little more or less according to said plat. Derivation: Book 969 at Page 587 20 Glade Drive, Wedgefield, SC 29168 099-11-06-010, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #14-CP-43-0084. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012507-01828 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1097460 6/20, 6/27, 07/03/2014
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-00543 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Ventures Trust 2013-I-NH by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee vs. David R. Burr Jr.; Rebecca B. Burr, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on July 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING 2.4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY H.S. WILSON, RLS, DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1960 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-17 AT PAGE 31 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SAID PARCEL BEING BOUNDED AND MEASURING MORE OR LESS AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTH BY U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 76, AND FRONTING THEREON 135.0 FEET; ON THE EAST BY LANDS FORMERLY OF H.P. JOHNSTON, AND MEASURING THEREON 765.0 FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY LANDS FORMERLY OF H.P. JOHNSTON, AND MEASURING THEREON 135.0 FEET; AND ON THE WEST BY
THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO REBECCA B. BURR BY DEED OF LAURIE C. BROWN AND CAROLINE W. BROWN DATED JULY 26, 2005 AND RECORDED JULY 29, 2005 IN BOOK 990 AT PAGE 1374. THEREAFTER, REBECCA B. BURR CONVEYED THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO PROPERTY TO DAVID R. BURR, JR. AND REBECCA B. BURR BY DEED DATED MAY 27, 2009 AND RECORDED JUNE 4, 2009 IN DEED BOOK 1124 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN BOOK 1124 AT PAGE 610.
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1300 Florence Highway, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 268-00-30-008 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-02320 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Mariners Pac 3 Holdings, LLC vs. Illya R. Shuler a/k/a Illya R. Shuler a/k/a Illya Renard Shuler; Tracy Shuler a/k/a Tracy A. Shuler; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; BNC Mortgage, Inc., et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on July 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PRIVATEER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 8 AND LOT NO. 9 OF REGENCY PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION NO. 2, ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JULIAN B. ALLEN, RLS, DATED MAY 15, 1984 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 85 AT PAGE 663 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY. ALSO INCLUDED HEREWITH IS THAT CERTAIN 1999 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER GAFLX54A&B83942HS12. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ILLYA SHULER AND TRACY SHULER BY DEED OF THOMAS MARSHALL AND ARLINDA R. MARSHALL DATED DECEMBER 29, 1998 AND RECORDED ON JANUARY 11, 2000 IN DEED BOOK 762 AT PAGE 438 IN SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.
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CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6135 Shetland St. (6155) Sumter, SC 29154 TMS: 212-00-02-052 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.37% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-19511
NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-01841 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Bank of America, National Association, against Wesley M Ardis, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on July 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M. noon, at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 Main Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township of Middleton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 4, Block "A" of the Glade Park Subdivision on that plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated August 1, 1986 and recorded in Plat Book 86 at page 1125 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under ยง 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. This is the property known as 8 Glade Drive, Wedgefield, SC. This being the identical property conveyed to Wesley M. Ardis by that deed of John L. Earles and Brandi R. Earles, f/k/a Brandi R. Peavey, dated November 29, 2006 and recorded January 16, 2007 in Deed Book 1061 at page 173, aforesaid records.
TMS Number: 099-11-06-004 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8 Glade Dr., Wedgefield, SC 29168 TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 6.50000% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC 501 Minuet Lane, #104A Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 334-7114 Attorneys for Plaintiff 110.013196XAT/ARDIS FEI# 1082.00276 06/20/2014, 06/27/2014, 07/03/2014
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bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.
VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.95% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1680. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03157 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1097611 6/20, 6/27, 07/03/2014
BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: LPP Mortgage LTD vs. Nancy J. Barron; Twin Lakes Neighborhood Coalition, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on July 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SUMTER, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 241, CONTAINING 0.64 ACRE, OF TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED FOR NANCY L. BARRON BY JAMES D. WILSON, RLS, DATED MARCH 26, 1997 AND RECORDED APRIL 11, 1997 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 97 AND PAGE 406, AND HAVING SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION BEING IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS, AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NANCY J. BARRON BY DEED OF CHARLES R. ROGERS AND PAMELA L. ROGERS DATED APRIL 10, 1997 AND RECORDED APRIL 11, 1997 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 672 AT PAGE 131. CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1249 Shoreland Drive, Sumter, SC 29154
TMS: 207-16-03-004 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not be closed on the day of sale but will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days as provided by law. Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, the Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.05% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 14-01314
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013-CP-43-02050 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Carmen E. DeJesus; Edward DeJesus; South Carolina Department of Revenue, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on July 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STATEBURG, COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 201 OF OAKLAND NORTH SUBDIVISION, SECTION NO. 4, PHASE II, ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY JULIAN B. ALLEN, RLS, DATED OCTOBER 16, 1992 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 92 AT PAGE 1790 IN THE RECORDS OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR SUMTER COUNTY. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-5-250 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, (1976, AS AMENDED) REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND/OR DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY DELINEATED THEREON. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CARMEN E. DEJESUS AND EDWARD DEJESUS BY DEED OF CLYDE B. HUGHES AND BARBARA L. HUGHES RECORDED JANUARY 8, 2007 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN VOLUME 1060 AT PAGE 378.
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2695 Watermark Drive, Dalzell, SC 29040 TMS: 092-13-03-007 TERMS OF SALE: The successful
In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13-17407 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Linda M. Floyd; The United States of America, acting by and through its agency The Rural Housing Service; Merrick Bank Corporation; BB&T Recovery Dept., C/A No. 12-CP-43-1922, The following property will be sold on July 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that lot or parcel of land in Statesburg Township, County of Sumter, South Carolina, containing 0.87 acres, shown as Lot 4 on plat of Ro-Ka Downs Subdivision prepared by James D. Willson, RLS, dated November 19, 1999, and recorded in Plat Book 99 at Page 1127 in the RMC Office for Sumter County, being bounded and measuring as follows: on the North by Lot 3, and measuring thereon 159.98 feet; on the East by lands of Tucker and measuring thereon 195.85 feet; on the South by lands of Ruff and measuring thereon 172.30 feet; on the West by Lot 5 and measuring thereon 173.65 feet; and on the Northwest by a curved line of Ro-Ka Drive and having a radius of 50 feet, more or less, the chord of said curved line bearing S60-44W, distance of 61.66 feet. This property is generally described as 40 Ro-Ka Drive, Dalzell, SC and has the Tax Map number 135-00-03-029. Derivation: Book 759 at Page 1975 40 Ro-Ka Dr, Dalzell, SC 29040 Subject to a right of redemption one year from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. ยง2410(c). 135-00-03-029, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #12-CP-43-1922. Subject to a right of redemption one year from date of sale afforded the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. ยง2410(c). NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012507-01065 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1097456 6/20, 6/27, 07/03/2014 NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Trust 2004-NC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-NC3 vs. Athlee Hill Helton a/k/a Athlee Hill; Brenda L. Carter a/k/a Brenda Carter; Midland Funding LLC, C/A No. 13-CP-43-1680, The following property will be sold on July 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 117, Pinedale Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on a plat thereof, by Harold S. Wilson, RLS # 1758, dated April 7, 1970, amended January 7, 1971, amended August 12, 1971, and recorded on April 28, 1970, in Plat Book Z-28 at Page 68 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Said property has a street address of 53 Neal Street, Sumter SC 29150. Said lot is subject to al restrictions, covenants, and easements of record, including those in Deed Book Q-9 at Page 779. Derivation: Book 674 at Page 1062 53 Neal Street, Sumter, SC 29150 2260303012, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD
NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 14-CP-43-0169 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association, against Jonathan E. Higgins, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on July 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that parcel of land in Township of Dalzell, Sumter County, State of South Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 947, Page 394, ID # 0931101018, being known and designated as Lot 104, Section 6, General Sumter Estates, filed Plat Book 86, Page 1026, recorded July 22, 1986.
TMS Number: 093-11-01-018 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6393 Quimby Road, Dalzell, SC This being the same property conveyed to Jonathan E. Higgins and Anna Lee Higgins by deed of Raymond t. Griffin and Mona L. Griffin, dated July 16, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on July 26, 2004, in Deed Book 947 at Page 394. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.0% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2012-CP-43-02266 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Bobby L. Haley, et al., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on July 7, 2014 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, T O G E T H E R W I T H IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) ON A PLAT OF ASHBROOK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, SECTION 1 BY LOUIS WHITE TISDALE OF BLACK RIVER LAND SURVEYING COMPANY DATED MARCH 27, 2007, LAST REVISED JUNE 12, 2007, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 2007 AT PAGE 281. SAID LOT IS MORE SPECIFICALLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON A PLAT PREPARED FOR BOBBY L. HALEY AND GEODI HALEY BY R. BRIAN PATE, PLS, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2008. THE ABOVE INCORPORATED
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REFERENCE AND ARE MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE D E S C R I P T I O N . A L L MEASUREMENTS SHOWN ON SAID PLATS ARE A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BOBBY L. HALEY BY DEED OF SHUMAKER HOMES, INC., DATED AND RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 2008, IN RECORD BOOK 1116 AT PAGE 2714.
CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3265 Mitchum Street, Sumter, SC 29154-6094 TMS: 182-06-02-017 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff 12-27151
NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 13-CP-43-2297 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of CitiMortgage, Inc., against Jeremy S. Powe, et al., the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his/her agent, will sell on July 7, 2014, at 12:00 P.M., at Sumter Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 262 of HUNTERS CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, SECTION I as more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, dated July 10, 2007 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2007 at Page 335; which plat is incorporated herein by this reference and having such metes, bounds, courses and distances, being a little more or less, as by this reference to said plat will more fully appear. This is the same property known as 1624 Musket Trail, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 187-13-03-004.
TMS Number: 187-13-03-004 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1624 Musket Trail, Sumter, SC This being the same property conveyed to Jeremy S. Powe by deed of Firstar Homes, Inc., dated December 22, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County on December 29, 2008, in Deed Book 1116 at Page 2770. TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master in Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 5.875% shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within 20 days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff's judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment not being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.
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Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, S.C. 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorneys for Plaintiff
NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a Bank of New York, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Alternative Loan Trust 2006-43CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-43CB vs. Debra M. Allen a/k/a Debra Allen; Hunters Crossing of Sumter Homeowners Assn., Inc.; Firstar Homes, Inc. a/k/a Firstar Homes, Inc. d/b/a Great Southern Homes, Inc., C/A No. 13-CP-43-1682, The following property will be sold on July 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being shown and designated as Lot 98 of Hunters Crossing Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 2 as more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, RLS, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2006 at Page 282; which plat is incorporated herein by this reference and having such metes, bounds, courses and distances, being a little more or less, as by this reference to said plat will more fully appear. Derivation: Book 1053 at Page 1414 1740 Mossberg Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 187-12-03-005, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.25% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-1682. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, Samuel C. Waters, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 011847-03191 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources / Foreclosures Sales) 1095823 6/20, 6/27, 07/03/2014
NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: OneWest Bank, FSB vs. Frances S. Ard; Tudor Place Homeowners Association; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development, C/A No. 13-CP-43-2229, The following property will be sold on July 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel and lot/tract of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as: Lot 52-A of Tudor Place Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat thereof prepared by Allen & Makela, Surveyors, dated December 7, 1990 recorded in Plat Book 90 at Page 1557, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 2090 Tudor Street and is further identified as Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. 204-03-09-019. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, As Amended. Be all measurements a little more or less and according to said plat. Derivation: Book 914 at Page 463 2090 Tudor St, Sumter, SC 29150 204-03-09-019, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit on the day of sale or fails or refuses to comply with the bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder's risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid after the deposit is applied from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 1.64% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-43-2229. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County, John J. Hearn, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 012044-00258 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosures Sales) 1099296 6/20, 6/27, 07/03/2014
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