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30 years for stabbing neighbor 96 times Bishopville woman pleads guilty to killing man

BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com BISHOPVILLE — A Bishopville woman will spend the next 30 years behind bars after being con-

victed Thursday of stabbing her elderly next-door neighbor 96 times last summer.

Yanisha Barr, 27, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter during an hourlong hearing inside Lee

County Courthouse. Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman issued the maximum sentence for the charge, which carried a penalty range of two to 30 years.

The conviction stems from the killing of George Hardoman, an 81-year-old Florida native who was

found dead inside his residence one day after Barr stabbed him to death.

City of Bishopville police officers responded to Hardoman’s home in the 400 block of South Lee

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A FEAST FOR FAIR WORKERS

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Sumter County Fair workers Travis Crandall and Charlie Parker are poured sweet iced tea by Charlie Atonen during a break on Thursday. All fair workers were given a hot, homemade lunch thanks to churches with Santee Woman’s Missionary Union and members of Santee Baptist Association, who also talked with them about the gospel.

Food and faith during the fair Dozens of faithful volunteers share lunch, gospel with workers

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s part of their mission and ministry, churches with Santee Woman’s Missionary Union and members of Santee Baptist Association met and fed some of the workers of the Sumter County Fair on Thursday afternoon. Jennifer Kolb with WMU said they wanted to spread the gospel and give the workers a nice, hot, homemade lunch.

“We’ve been in this ministry for 25 years, so this is our 25th year doing this. It’s a part of our ministry, and the churches get together to provide a homemade meal, and we sit and talk with them about the gospel,” Kolb said.

More than 50 volunteers from 26 of the 52 churches with Santee Baptist Association helped in different ways with Thursday’s luncheon. Many of the churches — whether they could be present Thursday or not — of-

fered to cook and provide some of the meal, which included salad, spaghetti, fresh bread and cookies and other desserts.

The churches also provided blood pressure checks and health kits for the workers. WMU served the hearty meal in the American Legion building near the fairgrounds.

“We planned this as part of our mission,” Kolb explained. “This is about community and sharing the gospel.”

Charlie Parker, a worker who has been working with the fair for about seven years, said he has enjoyed the meal prepared by the church members a few times in past years.

Parker, who works with the animals in the various shows when the fair is in town, said he loves working with animals and has been around animals all his life since growing up on a farm in Summerton.

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SUMTER COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE TODAY, OCT. 10 4 p.m. — GATES, MIDWAY OPEN 4 to 10 p.m. — All exhibits on display 4 to 10 p.m. — Midway open Free performances: 5 and 8 p.m. — The Shots 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. — Barnyard Review 6 and 8:30 p.m. — Rosaire’s Royal Racers 6:30 and 9 p.m. — Lady Houdini 7 and 9:30 p.m. — Lance Gifford 10 p.m. — Exhibits close Midnight — Gates close

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 10 a.m. — GATES, MIDWAY OPEN 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — All exhibits on display 10 a.m. to midnight — All rides open Judging: Noon: Pony and horse show Free performances: 10:30 a.m. — Boots and Buckles Band Noon, 3 and 6 p.m. — The Shots 1, 3 and 6:45 p.m. — Barnyard Review 1:30, 4 and 8 p.m. — Rosaire’s Royal Racers 2, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. — Lady Houdini

2:30, 5 and 9:15 p.m. — Lance Gifford 6 to 9 p.m. — One Man Band in Sumter County Civic Center 10 p.m. — Exhibits close Midnight — Midway closes

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 1:30 p.m. — GATES OPEN, $6 general admission 1:30 to 9 p.m. — All rides open 6 a.m. — Livestock removed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Commercial exhibits removed 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Poultry and baby animals removed 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Individual entries removed 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Premium checks picked up Free performances: 2 and 4 p.m. — Barnyard Review 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. — The Magic of Lance Gifford 3 and 5:15 p.m. — Lady Houdini

3:30 and 6 p.m. — Rosaire’s Royal Racers 9 p.m. — Midway closes

Government sues Bishopville company for discrimination

BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com A Bishopville factory is listed as the main defendant in a racial harassment lawsuit recently filed by the federal gov-

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lodged the complaint Sept. 30 in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina in Columbia. The civil

action alleges that officials at Carolina Metal Finishing, a Bishopville metals plant, tolerated a severely hostile racial atmosphere at the factory and fired an employee who reported the harassment to

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based EEOC attorney, said in the news release announcing the suit. “Firing the complaining employee because of his or her complaint is never the

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Chemical explosion causes injuries

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51-year-old arrested for sexual assault of minor Sidney Bryan Geddings, 51, of the 400 block of Wilson Hall Road, was arrested and charged Wednesday with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

He is being held at SumterLee Regional Detention Center pending bond.

A girl under the age of 11 reportedly told officers with Sumter Police Department that she was sexually assaulted by the suspect as she slept at a relative’s home on the afternoon of Sept. 19.

Police continue to investigate this case.

Police seek help to ID alleged check fraudster Sumter police are seeking help identifying an alleged check fraudster.

According to a release from Sumter Police Department issued late Monday afternoon, officials are trying to locate a person of interest who reportedly tried to cash an altered SUSPECT stolen check at a local credit union recently.

The woman is captured on video footage attempting to make the transaction. Police indicate she was unsuccessful in extracting funds from the account.

According to the release, someone stole the check from the mail before altering it.

Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for anyone opening residential mailboxes or exhibiting similar suspicious behaviors.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the woman shown is urged to contact Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700 or call Crime Stoppers to report it anonymously at (803) 4362718 or 888-CRIME-SC.

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com A chemical explosion occurred at Carolina Filters Inc. on Thursday morning.

“One employee, who was in the immediate area of the incident, was treated at Tuomey Regional Medical Center and then transferred to another regional medical center for further treatment,” said Jonathan Hopkins, plant manager, in a statement.

The individual sustained chemical and thermal burns, said Bobby Hingst, director of Sumter County Emergency Medical Services.

“One transported was in critical condition (and) was taken to Augusta,” he said, referring to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Georgia. “We treated two on scene. They did not need transport.”

An EMS worker sustained a chemical splash and was evaluated as a precaution. The individual is fine, though, Hingst said.

Carolina Filters provides contract cleaning services and specializes in re-

moval of polymer from metal filtration media, Hopkins said.

“The incident occurred on a processing line where a heated liquid is used to perform initial cleaning,” he said.

“Sumter Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service personnel promptly responded to the incident.

The fire was extinguished and contained quickly, and both the Sumter Fire Department and representatives from SC DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control) cleared the facility for employees to return.”

The fire started about 9:15 a.m., and the fire department arrived about 9:30 a.m.

“It was an instantaneous explosion and was out relatively quick,” Capt.

Joey Duggan said. “We did have a pretty good bit of smoke coming from the structure on the back side.”

While en route, the firefighters tried to find out the nature of the chemical so they could prepare to suppress the fire with water or foam, he said, and the department’s HazMat team responded just in case.

“We did dispatch three stations, one

of them being HazMat, to assist us,” Duggan said. “Not knowing exactly what we were dealing with, we wanted to bring all the resources we have. It’s better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them.”

The facility sustained an estimated $500 in damage, he said.

“Preliminary investigations show that the damage was contained to a limited physical area and that there was no release of hazardous or nonhazardous chemicals or risk of damage to surrounding structures,” Hopkins said.

The cause of the incident is unknown at this time.

“It’s undetermined on our end if it was a mechanical failure or human error that caused the explosion,” Duggan said.

But because the fire was not intentionally set or incendiary in nature, the investigation now reverts to the company’s management, he said.

“The root cause of the incident has not yet been determined, and an internal investigation is in progress,” Hopkins said.

Single-car wreck on U.S. 378

Fire leaves Summerton couple homeless A Summerton couple is homeless after a Thursday morning fire.

The call came in to dispatch a little after 8 a.m., said Clarendon County Fire Chief Frances Richbourg.

“The structure was well involved on arrival with heavy smoke throughout,” she said.

One individual was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor burns.

Some of the family’s pets were lost in the blaze, Richbourg said.

The home off Furman Road was considered a total loss, sustaining an estimated $60,000 in damage to the structure and probably an additional $28,000 to $30,000 in content, she said.

The fire appears to be unintentional, and it seems to have started on the porch. The cause is not yet determined, and the case remains under investigation.

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A helicopter prepares to airlift an injured motorist to Columbia after a single-car wreck on U.S. 378 east of the intersection with S.C. 261 on Thursday morning. South Carolina Highway Patrol spokesman Lance Cpl. David Jones said the woman driving was the only occupant of the vehicle. She was flown to Palmetto Health Richland with serious but non life-threatening injuries, he said. Jones said doctors at Palmetto Health told highway patrol that a medical condition might have caused the wreck, in which case the driver would not be charged. The name and age of the driver has not been released.

S.C. Supreme Court stops same-sex marriage licenses COLUMBIA (AP) — About three dozen gay and lesbian couples who dreamed of getting married in South Carolina saw their hopes dashed, at least temporarily, Thursday when the state Supreme Court ordered probate judges not to give licenses for same-sex marriages.

The high court’s decision capped a whirlwind week of legal maneuvers in which gay marriage seemed almost imminent in a state where it long seemed impossible, and then once again it looked like it would be weeks before the first

gay wedding in this deep South state.

“It’s going to happen,” said Charleston County Councilwoman Colleen Condon, who was part of the first gay couple to have an application for a marriage license accepted in the state.

“I wish the state would get out of the way as soon as possible.”

The state Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina must wait for a federal judge to rule in a case challenging the state constitution’s gay marriage ban.

That case, which had been on hold, is moving ahead again after the U.S. Su-

preme Court decided Monday not to hear an appeal of a ruling allowing same-sex marriage in Virginia by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over South Carolina.

After the U.S. high court’s decision, Condon and her fiancee, Nichols Bleckley, decided Wednesday to see if they could apply for a marriage license in Charleston County. Probate Judge Irvin Condon, a distant relative to the councilwoman, stunned the entire state by accepting it and about 25 more by Thursday morning.

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Zoning appeal debate ends with lot variance granted

BY JOE KEPLER joe@theitem.com For a plot of land sitting at just 0.14 acres, the property at 6 N. Blanding St. drew plenty of contentious debate Wednesday night at the monthly meeting of the Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals. The debate, brought about by one of the board’s own members, revolved around an appeal for the parcel.

James Price, a former vice chair for the committee and one of its longestserving members still on the board, came to the board as a property owner wanting to appeal a decision made by the city zoning administrator in a July 29 meeting. The initial debate Wednesday revolved around whether the appeal would even be heard, as CityCounty Planning Director George McGregor said the appeal was officially submitted on Sept. 11, 44 days after the initial decision was made.

State law requires that an appeal must be formally submitted within a certain time period, and if no set period is in place, then the minimum is 30 days. That puts Price’s appeal off by two weeks.

The appeal was based on the decision by zoning administrator Donna McCullum that labeled the lot at 6 N. Blanding St., a parcel of land purchased by Price, a parking lot.

Though seemingly a small decision on the surface, the designation comes

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGE A Sumter man was arrested Sunday after he reportedly threatened to kill a woman who had a restraining order against him. Shermon Gibson, 28, of 18 Emily Drive, was charged with stalking in connection with the incident. According to a report from Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Gibson called the victim repeatedly from unknown numbers on Sept. 29 and threatened her life. The man has reportedly been seen at the home of the victim, who has an effective restraining order against him. He’s also been seen at the residence of the victim’s grandmother and is alleged to have followed the victim.

STOLEN PROPERTY Cash and electronics valued at $2,530 were reportedly stolen from a home in the 900 block of Fulton Street between 2 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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A laptop and cellphone valued at $650 were reportedly stolen from a home in the 400 block of Loring Drive on Oct. 1 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

A 2009 Honda Accord valued at $15,000, which contained musical equipment valued at $600, was reportedly stolen from the 600 block of Dillon Trace between 8:30 p.m. Monday and 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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ing, Price recused and board chairman J. Cabot Seth only voting in case of a tie.

The board again voted 4-0 with two abstaining that the property is, in fact, a parking lot.

Price then wanted a variance for the parking lot regulations and site standards to be ignored to allow him to park the rental trucks on the property without making costly upgrades, which he said he would not pay for. He said that should the variance not be granted, he would consider abandoning the property because it would hold no value to him.

The zoning staff recommended denial of the variance because it did not meet the four-part hardship test required to grant one.

McCullum also warned that granting a variance to help avoid costs needed to upgrade would “set a different standard for other commercial products in the near future to come in and ask for 100 percent variances from any of the landscaping or parking design standards.”

The board voted to grant the variance with recommendations for changes that would incur costs for Price, voting 3-2 in favor of the motion. It left both sides without a real win, as Price stood against spending any money on the property and the zoning decision could leave the door open for future arguments about variances for parkinglot standards.

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pealing within 30 days. She said before a formal written statement was in, there “was nothing to appeal.” She also said the KJ’s Wings & Ribs case was not the same circumstance as Price’s.

“The filing of an appeal is a formal process with rules,” McGregor said.

He cited Zoning Ordinance 1H45, saying that “any communication purporting to be an application for appeal shall be regarded as mere notice to seek relief until it is made in the form required,” and the form is the only way to trigger the 30-day rule.

Price said the zoning office was slow in communication and offered a number of other options, citing stretches where a week would pass between talks.

“I believed that we were working on something. The two times that I mentioned (an) appeal, something else was brought up,” Price told the board.

“From the beginning, I was told no. I put the money on the table to fill out the application, but I was told no, put your money away because they don’t want to hear this case.”

“Legally this is not discretionary,” Shytle said. “You don’t have the authority to act on an appeal that’s filed more than 30 days after the zoning determination is issued.”

Shytle concluded the appeal should be denied to avoid setting a precedent, but the board voted 4-0 in favor of hearing the appeal, with two abstain-

after a host of zoning ordinances and parking lot development standards that include specific landscaping measures and some level of surfacing.

Price already owned the land on West Liberty Street, which is leased to Budget Truck Rental. He then bought the adjacent North Blanding Street property so the trucks from the rental company could overflow and stay in the lot. Price argued it was not a parking lot but rather a storage lot that would bring with it much different zoning ordinance regulations.

Price, who has served on the board since 2006, said in an initial meeting with the zoning administrator he was assured it was a parking lot. He then “put $100 on the table” and asked for an appeal but was “told to put my money away” as he and the staff worked on site plans and discussed other options.

He said as all this was happening, he did not realize that his appeal “clock” was ticking. He referenced a previous decision to allow a 50-day appeal from KJ’s Wings & Ribs, saying it was allowed because it was a work in progress and concluding that the 30-day limitations are “discretionary.”

McCullum countered, saying various options were being discussed, and it was not until a written plan of use was submitted by Price that she was able to research. After two days, she gave her official determination with a letter that included the specific rule of ap-

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Operation Christmas Child kicks off

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Irina Creek, above, talks about her experience in Russian orphanages and what receiving a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child meant to her during the kickoff for the annual drive Monday. Her story is considered “full circle” testimony because she now promotes the Samaritan’s Purse program. The kickoff was held at Northside Memorial Baptist Church, which will serve as a relay station for shoeboxes from Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties.

Attendees of the kickoff play an ice-breaker bingo game, right.

Mariah McClam, a freshman at Lakewood High School and a member of the Northside Memorial Baptist Church youth group, and Jim Johnson, associate pastor of Northside, demonstrate some items that are good to pack in Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, crayons and toothbrushes.

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DNA now linked to how much coffee you drink NEW YORK (AP) — How much coffee do you drink every day? One cup in the morning? Or do you gulp it all day?

Scientists have long known that your DNA influences how much java you consume. Now a huge study has identified some genes that may play a role.

Their apparent effect is quite small.

But variations in such genes may modify coffee’s effect on a person’s health, and so genetic research may help scientists explore that, said Marilyn Cornelis of the Harvard School of Public Health. She led the research.

The project analyzed the results of about two dozen previous studies with a combined total of more than 120,000 participants. Those participants had

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The owner of a coffee shop serves cappuccinos to judges during a barista competition in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, in 2009. Scientists have long known that one’s genes influence how much coffee one consumes, and a study released Tuesday by the journal Molecular Psychiatry has identified some genes that may play a role. described how much coffee they drink a day and allowed their DNA to be scanned. The new work looked for minute differences in their DNA that were associated with drinking more or

less coffee.

Researchers found eight such variants, two of which had already been linked to coffee consumption.

Four of the six new variants impli-

cate genes that are involved with caffeine, either in how the body breaks it down or in its stimulating effects, the researchers said in a paper released Tuesday by the journal Molecular Psychiatry.

The two other newly implicated genes were a surprise because there’s no clear biological link to coffee or caffeine, Cornelis said. They are instead involved with cholesterol levels and blood sugar.

Marian Neuhouser, a nutrition researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle and study co-author, said identifying genes related to consumption may one day help doctors identify patients who need extra help in cutting down on coffee if recommended. For example, pregnant women are advised to consume only moderate amounts of caffeine because of risk of miscarriage and preterm birth, she said.

None of the identified genetic variants was related to how intensely a person tastes coffee, and Cornelis said that surprised her.

She doesn’t drink coffee, she said, because she can’t stand the stuff.

Study shows recessions can postpone motherhood forever

BY MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer NEW YORK — When the economy tanks, women have fewer babies. But what happens in the following years, when conditions improve?

A massive new study suggests that for some U.S. women, living through a recession can mean they will never have children.

In fact, the authors project that among women who were in their early 20s in 2008 — early in the so-called “Great Recession” — about 151,000 will forgo having any children as a result, at least by age 40.

Overall, the lingering im-

pact of that recession may ultimately mean some 427,000 fewer children being born during the course of a couple decades, the authors say.

On a societal level, these effects are small. The projected number of women who won’t have children is a tiny fraction of the 9 million women in that age group, 20-24. The drop-off in births isn’t much for a nation that produces about 4 million babies a year.

But the results still show “a pretty profound effect on some women’s lives,” said study author Janet Currie, a health economist at Princeton University.

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Past studies have generally shown women cut back on having babies when unemployment rises. In fact, tough economic conditions including the Great Recession are blamed for a five-year drop in the number of babies born in the U.S., starting in 2007. The idea is that during such times, many couples feel they can’t afford to start or add to a family. The births decline ended with a slight increase last year.

For the new study, research-

ers used birth records and census data to track the reproductive histories up to age 40 for every woman born in the U.S. from 1961 to 1970.

That’s about 18 million people.

To look for an effect from the economy, researchers compared the timing of when babies were conceived to unemployment levels at that time. Only conceptions that led to live births could be tracked.

They looked for evidence that women who defer having children during tough times make up for it later on, ending up with the same number they would have

had otherwise.

“We were just trying to measure how much catch-up there was,” Currie said in a telephone interview. When the research showed a shortfall for women who experience those tough times at ages 20 to 24, “we were surprised.”

Currie said many women at that age are at a crossroads in deciding whether to get married and have children. Poor economic times may discourage many women from doing so, and once the economy improves and the women have gotten older, they may be less likely to go ahead, she speculated.

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Customers pass through a row of food vendors at the Sumter County Fair on Thursday. R&J’s Pizza, which has been in business for 27 years, is at the fair for the first time this year.

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PLEA FROM PAGE A1 Street on July 22, 2013, to do a welfare check after family members reported they’d been unable to reach him for several days. What officers stumbled upon was what one high-ranking Bishopville investigator described as “an extremely violent and gruesome crime scene,” as Hardoman was found amid a large pool of blood in his kitchen.

Officials from Bishopville Police Department testified during Tuesday’s hearing that the victim sustained 82 stab wounds and an additional 14 incise wounds. Autopsy reports showed one of the cuts punctured a lung, causing Hardoman to bleed to death.

Investigators determined the stabbing took place early on the morning of July 21, and police arrested Barr two days later after finding traces of Hardoman’s blood in her house and on her person. She was initially indicted on a murder charge in connection with the stabbing death — a count punishable by up to life in prison — but prosecu-

LAWSUIT FROM PAGE A1 correct response and is itself a violation of federal laws — and the EEOC will vigorously enforce them.”

The EEOC is a branch of the U.S. government commissioned with enforcing federal employment discrimination laws. The agency is charged with the administration, interpretation and enforcement of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991.

The agency is listed as the plaintiff in the suit against Carolina Metal Finishing. According to its seven-page document, the complainant worked at the factory up until

tors agreed to downgrade the indictment to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for Barr’s guilty plea.

Even Barr’s attorneys characterized her and the victim’s association as an “unusual relationship.” Newman read aloud a report of an exam done in lieu of a mental health exam that doctors in Columbia performed to evaluate Barr’s mental stability in February. According to that report, she began visiting Hardoman’s home a few months before the deadly incident. She told doctors he often gave her money and noted he liked to look at her. She also said she danced for him at times and suggested the two had one sexual encounter.

Family members said Hardoman moved to New York as a young man and spent much of his life there. He and his wife decided to move away from the big-city crime and relocated to Bishopville nearly 20 years ago. The victim’s daughter Twana Rivers said she often warned Hardoman about his new friend and cautioned him against allowing her into his home. The diminutive 5-foot, 120-pound defendant stood

his dismissal May 21, 2012.

The 35-year-old Bishopville man contends he underwent more than six months of harassment working alongside a pair of white co-workers who used the N-word and other variants of the racial slur on an almost daily basis. The lawsuit said one of the men was a maintenance worker at the plant, and the other was a quality control supervisor on production lines.

The former employee said the pair, who are not named in the filing, used racially charged terms such as “field n-----,” “lazy a-- n-----,” and “s---ting a-- n-----” in his presence or when talking directly to him. He said the two used derogatory slurs openly when

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shackled inside the courtroom during the hearing, speaking in a noticeably high-pitched voice. Rivers told the judge not to be swayed by Barr’s childlike demeanor.

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She’s a cold-blooded murderer,” she said. “(My father) was naively fooled by the appearance of Ms. Barr. She’s young and small; he didn’t really believe that she could do anything to harm him. However, I warned him that, ‘One day, you’re going to come to your door, and something awful is going to happen.’ And it did.”

Third Circuit Public Defender Scotty Robinson countered the notion that his client is a cold-blooded killer and argued that the stabbing was a crime of passion. He recounted an agonizing trail of abuse, shame and addiction that all began when Barr was 13 and had a traumatic sexual experience involving several young men in Bishopville. The experience, he said, haunted her for years and sent her spiraling into a chaotic lifestyle, all leading up to the July 2013 encounter. Barr’s mental health

talking about black people and often in the presence of both black and white employees.

On one occasion in May 2012, he said the maintenance worker commented that he named his dog the N-word, and the quality control worker began laughing at the statement.

The complainant reportedly told managers at the plant about the pair’s use of the slurs on several occasions, including at least three separate times between January and May 2012. However, the plant managers never took action and the harassment continued, the lawsuit alleges.

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report indicated she was using $100 worth of cocaine and drinking at least a pint of alcohol each day at the time.

Robinson said she was hospitalized four or five times in one year with extremely high blood-alcohol levels and traces of illegal drugs in her system.

He told the judge Barr never expressed any ill will toward Hardoman and indicated he did not provoke the attack. Instead, he suggested Barr went into a murderous rage the night of the incident, being triggered by ghosts of her background.

“Something that evening turned loose all those years of her being controlled by men, drugs, alcohol or whatever. I don’t know what it was other than she snapped,” Robinson said.

“Ninety-six wounds is an almost unfathomable amount of wounds for a person, which shows either an extreme anger or hatred, or a total loss of control. And it’s my belief that this is a case where she was not attacking Mr. Hardoman, she was attacking her past.

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tually contacted the EEOC to file a report about the harassment, which humiliated and offended him, he contends in the lawsuit.

On May 21, 2012, he said he complained to his managers about a comment the pair of workers made and informed them he’d reported the behavior to the federal agency.

At the end of that day, plant managers terminated him from the factory. The lawsuit states the dismissal was a retaliatory act in response to his blowing the whistle on the ongoing racial harassment officials were fostering at the facility.

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The Bishopville company had not yet filed an answer to the EEOC’s initial allegations. Officials there did not immediately return messages Wednesday seeking comment on the lawsuit.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH It would be easy to pigeonhole the new sitcom “Cristela” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) as “Latin-ish.” But it’s more (and less) than that.

Comedian Cristela Alonzo stars in the title role as a striving law student six years into her studies. More affluent students get their degrees in three, but she’s had to take a series of menial jobs in order to care for her mother and pay the bills.

Not unlike Dre (Anthony Anderson) on “black-ish,” Cristela is caught between two worlds.

Her immigrant mother, Natalia (Terri Hoyos), doesn’t understand why she hasn’t started a family of her own and peppers every conversation with guiltinducing advice. Her prettier, thinner sister, Daniela (Maria Canals-Barrera), has problems with Cristela’s Americanized feminist attitudes, like encouraging her nieces to play soccer instead of yearning to be cheerleaders.

Natalia’s husband, Felix (Carlos Ponce), just thinks of Cristela as a mooch who is never likely to leave his house.

Felix’s assistant, Alberto (Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias), clearly has eyes for Cristela, who spurns his goofy advances.

Cristela sees herself as American-born, specifically Dallas-born, and therefore loyal to the NFL’s Cowboys.

Her ambitions land her an internship with a high-powered lawyer, Trent Culpepper (Sam McMurray), not shy about

dropping vaguely racist and politically incorrect jokes into every conversation. But Cristela gives as good as she gets and realizes that Trent is really just a lovable softy, a J.R. Ewingtype who clearly admires and respects her work ethic and tenacity. She’s a refreshing contrast to Trent’s spoiled daughter, Maddie (Justine Lupe), a dim blonde who mistakes Cristela for a cleaning lady during their first encounter.

For years, if not decades, sitcoms played down race and ethnicity. If Ray Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond” was an Italian-American Roman Catholic, it rarely came up in conversation. Jerry’s assumed Jewish roots on “Seinfeld” seemed more about Catskills comedy and marble rye than faith. For that matter, few people focused on Ricky Ricardo’s Cuban background on “I Love Lucy,” either. It was part of the background, but not exactly the subject of the show.

This TV season, we have “black-ish,” a meditation on racial identity, while “Cristela” and “Jane the Virgin” (debuting Monday) have expanded Hispanic families, and the Irish Catholic “The McCarthys” debuts on CBS on Oct. 30. For better, or worse, ethnic comedy and stereotyping are back with a vengeance.

This focus is both contemporary and a throwback at the same time. Many of the situations, attitudes and even the jokes on “Cristela” seem old-

fashioned and retrofitted for a particular ethnicity. The humor is broad, the jokes are telegraphed and the laugh track is loud. Some of the jokes and situations harken back to original version of “The Goldbergs,” considered by many to be the very first TV sitcom, a show about ethnic identity and family bonds that ran from 1949-56.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A vigilante leaves victims hanging on “Gotham” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14).

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• Danny and Baez can’t find partners on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• The hospital’s reputation plummets on “The Knick” (11 p.m., Cinemax, TV-MA).

SERIES NOTES Van problems on “Bad Judge” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14) * Ed’s girlfriend makes waves on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TVPG) * Andrew plays the field on “A to Z” (8:30 p.m., NBC, r, TVPG) * A tour bus robbery on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV14).

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COMICS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

BIZARRO

SOUP TO NUTZ

ANDY CAPP

GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY

BORN LOSER

BLONDIE

ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE

DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT

JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

More than the stars shine brightly in Texas

Dear Abby ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

THE SUMTER ITEM

DEAR ABBY — I am an adult heterosexual male who has discovered that I like wearing nail polish. I feel it should not be a matter of gender, but of taste

and fashion.

I wore a reasonably bold color in public for the first time a week before last. It was a light, metallic blue that changes to green in the sunlight. I got a few raised eyebrows and a few compliments in my conservative, small town. I was told, how-

ever, to leave the color red to the ladies.

I know some companies are already marketing nail color for men, and I hope nail decor for both genders will one day become mainstream. I want to help that process along. What do you think, Abby?

Showin’ my true colors in Texas DEAR SHOWIN’ — Although over the last few years I have seen males wear nail polish, it was usually a very dark color and the wearer was a rock star or a Goth.

Frankly, I think that for an adult heterosexual male to wear light blue nail polish in public in the great state of Texas shows he is not

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

only a trendsetter, but also has a lot of guts.

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.

For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order “How to Be Popular.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

Good advice for everyone — teens to seniors — is in “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It.” To order, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.

(Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

JUMBLE

SUDOKU

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

ACROSS 1 Dressage gear 5 Sound of warning 9 Repel, with “off” 14 Member of a ‘60s quartet 15 Competitive blade 16 Projecting window 17 Like an insufficient account 19 Bestdressed goal?

20 Start of an optical illusion quip 22 Agnus __ 23 Film dog’s first name?

24 Quip, part 2 31 “A little __ the mightiest Julius fell”: Horatio 32 Rocket retired in 2011 33 Cry for help 35 “The Scream” artist 38 One in a cage 40 Drive erratically 41 Like the thing not to do 43 Zip 45 Org. with an elephant in its logo

46 Quip, part 3 50 “No more seats” letters 51 Cross shape 52 End of the quip 60 Small songbird 61 Customers 63 Not showing much life 64 Masseur’s selection 65 Project 66 New beginnings 67 Stout grain 68 Rip violently DOWN 1 USN rank 2 Sitar master Shankar 3 Gp. that includes Venezuela 4 Ridicule 5 Ed who was the longtime voice of Kraft Foods 6 FaceTime device 7 Needled?

8 Nissan model 9 Duke of Albany, to Lear 10 Subj. with many functions 11 Indigenous Japanese 12 Avoid a suddenly stopped car, say 13 End of a

threat 18 Righteous Brothers hit, e.g.

21 Record, in a way 24 Squeezed 25 From now 26 Spot for a stud 27 Spring sound 28 River to the Severn 29 Saw 30 Relish 31 Flightless zoo bird 34 “Okeydoke!”

36 “M*A*S*H” set piece 37 Up-andcomers with egos 39 Catcher behind a plate?

42 Old Italian

capital 44 Most supple 47 1-Down, for one 48 Profit 49 Water catcher 52 Enthusiastic 53 1492 caravel 54 Took from the deck 55 Gull-like bird 56 Pelvic bones 57 Spot for tenspots 58 Fast-spreading Internet phenomenon 59 Nordegren who married Tiger Woods in 2004 62 Flight board abbr.

THE SUMTER ITEM N.G. Osteen 1843-1936 The Watchman and Southron

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

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COMMENTARY

The double game that our allies play

W

ASHINGTON — During the 1944 Warsaw uprising, Stalin ordered the advancing Red Army to stop at the outskirts of the city while the Nazis, for 63 days, annihilated the nonCommunist Polish partisans.

Only then did Stalin take Warsaw.

No one can match Stalin for merciless cynicism, but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey is offering a determined echo by ordering Turkish tanks massed on the Syrian border, within sight of the besieged Syrian town of Kobane, to sit and do nothing.

For almost a month, Kobane Kurds have been trying to hold off Islamic State fighters. Outgunned, outmanned and surrounded on three Charles Krauthammer sides, the defending Kurds have begged Turkey to allow weapons and reinforcements through the border. Erdogan has refused even that, let alone intervening directly. Infuriated Kurds have launched demonstrations throughout Turkey protesting Erdogan’s deadly callousness. At least 21 demonstrators have been killed.

Because Turkey has its own Kurdish problem — battling a Kurdish insurgency on and off for decades — Erdogan appears to prefer letting the Islamic State destroy the Kurdish enclave on the Syrian side of the border rather than lift a finger to save it. Perhaps later he will move in to occupy the rubble.

Moreover, Erdogan entertains a larger vision: making Turkey the hegemonic power over the Sunni Arabs, as in Ottoman times. The Islamic State is too radical and uncontrollable to be an ally in that mission. But it is Sunni.

And it fights Shiites, Alawites and Kurds. Erdogan’s main regional adversary is the Shiite-dominated rule of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. Erdogan demands that the U.S. take the fight to Assad before Turkey will join the fight against the Islamic State.

It took Vice President Biden to accidentally blurt out the truth when he accused our alleged allies in the region of playing a double game — supporting the jihadists in Syria and Iraq, then joining the U.S.-led coalition against them. His abject apologies to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey notwithstanding, Biden was right.

The vaunted coalition that President Obama touts remains mostly fictional. Yes, it puts a Sunni face on the war.

Which is important for show.

But everyone knows that in real terms the operation remains almost exclusively American.

As designed, the outer limit of its objective is to roll back the Islamic State in Iraq and contain it in Syria. It is doing neither. Despite State Department happy talk about advances in Iraq, our side is suffering serious reverses near Baghdad and throughout Anbar province, which is reportedly near collapse.

Baghdad itself is ripe for infiltration for a Tet-like offensive aimed at demoralizing both Iraq and the U.S.

‘Guerrilla war is a test of wills. Obama’s actual objectives — rollback in Iraq, containment in Syria — are not unreasonable. But they require commitment and determination. In other words, will. You can’t just make one speech declaring war, then disappear and go fundraising.’

As for Syria, what is Obama doing? First, he gives the enemy 12 days of warning about impending air attacks.

We end up hitting empty buildings and evacuated training camps.

Next, we impose rules of engagement so rigid that we can’t make tactical adjustments. Our most reliable, friendly, battled-hardened “boots on the ground” in the region are the Kurds. So what have we done to relieve Kobane? About 20 airstrikes in a little more than 10 days, says CENTCOM. That’s barely two a day. On the day after the Islamic State entered Kobane, we launched five airstrikes. Result? We hit three vehicles, one artillery piece and one military “unit.”

And damaged a tank. This, against perhaps 9,000 heavily armed Islamic State fighters.

If this were not so tragic, it would be farcical.

No one is asking for U.S. ground troops. But even as an air campaign, this is astonishingly unserious. As former EU ambassador to Turkey Marc Pierini told The Wall Street Journal, “It (the siege) could have been meaningfully acted upon two weeks ago or so” — when Islamic State reinforcements were streaming in the open toward Kobane. “Now it is almost too late.”

Obama has committed the U.S. to war on the Islamic State. To then allow within a month an allied enclave to be overrun — and perhaps annihilated — would be a major blow.

Guerrilla war is a test of wills. Obama’s actual objectives — rollback in Iraq, containment in Syria — are not unreasonable. But they require commitment and determination. In other words, will. You can’t just make one speech declaring war, then disappear and go fundraising.

The indecisiveness and ambivalence so devastatingly described by both of Obama’s previous secretaries of defense, Leon Panetta and Bob Gates, are already beginning to characterize the Syria campaign.

The Iraqis can see it. The Kurds can feel it. The jihadists are counting on it.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR YATES HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DIE-HARD ADVOCATE OF SUMTER

YATES GUARANTEED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON CITY COUNCIL

I am writing to you to bring attention to an unsung hero of our community. An individual who, in the past 48 years as I have known her, has busied herself championing worthy causes to benefit the Sumter community as a whole or its citizenry individually. Case in point, our assisted living facility, which is located in Sumter, received 17 residents at 2:45 a.m. on a Saturday after another facility closed abruptly.

Many of the residents arrived with very little other than the clothes or hospital gowns on their backs. Hearing of the horrendous ordeal of these new Sumterites, our hero took it upon herself to raise money, clothing, food and personal care products to assist in meeting these individuals’ needs. Her efforts won the support of the Junior Welfare League and the “Above & Beyond” Award by the organization for her untiring efforts.

Our hero is Colleen Yates, a longtime diehard advocate of Sumter or, as she puts it, “Home Sweet Home.” Someone who has worked so hard for this community surely deserves our support as a candidate for city council.

STEPHEN P. BARRINEAU Sumter

What a great opportunity the citizens of Sumter have with Colleen Yates running for city council. With her past experience, she is knowledgeable about how the city works and what the job entails. She maintains a good relationship with those already working for the city, so the transition period will be a short one, and she’ll be ready to do the job immediately. She has stayed involved in promoting and helping Sumter after leaving city council and would be a wonderful asset to the city.

Colleen has been at the forefront for many campaigns for the betterment of Sumter, and here’s a chance for her to do even more.

While I’m no longer a resident of Sumter, I feel it is home and want only the best for our fair city, and Colleen Yates would be the best.

She cares about the city and the people and wants to see them succeed. She’ll work hard to ensure that the city moves forward and will do her best to make Sumter a better place to live.

She made a difference the last time she was on city council, and she will make a difference once again. I urge you to vote for Colleen Yates for city council.

FAITH A. LINE Former library director of Sumter County Library Anderson, S.C.

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP A recent editorial from a South Carolina newspaper:

The Post and Courier of Charleston Oct. 8

MAKE THE CASE FOR WAR TO CONGRESS Memoirs by a former defense secretary and a former ambassador to Iraq raise serious new questions about President Obama’s candor and sense of direction in the foreign challenges now facing the nation. The president has “lost his way,” according to Leon Panetta, who served Obama as head of the Central Intelligence Agency and Secretary of Defense, and who once served as President Bill Clinton’s chief of staff.

That is a dangerous place for the nation to be, as it marks the beginning of the third month of the air campaign against Islamic State. This new war had its first casualty Oct. 1, a Marine lost at sea, but does not yet have an official name. Nevertheless, we are probably seeing the opening moves in a war that Panetta says could last 30 years.

A big unanswered question is: How did we get here? As Jonah Goldberg noted on our opinion page Saturday, President Obama likes to deflect the blame for mistakes. On the current collapse of the Iraqi armed forces and the rise of Islamic State, he has pointed to George Bush and former Iraqi Premier Maliki as the individuals most to blame. On the question why he withdrew U.S. forces from Iraq in December 2011, Obama recently complained, “What I just find interesting is the degree to which this issue keeps on coming up, as

if this was my decision.”

But in an excerpt of his new memoir published by Time magazine, Leon Panetta says the White House could have worked a deal to keep U.S. troops in Iraq but stood back from Pentagon efforts to get one. Panetta, a long-time Democratic Party insider, was defense secretary in 2011, the last year American troops were in Iraq.

Christopher Hill, a career diplomat and former ambassador to Iraq, also has a new memoir. He says that in 2009 Vice President Joe Biden took over from the State Department in setting U.S. policy in Iraq and his actions communicated to Iraqis a U.S. desire to withdraw.

If that is not enough to show that the administration wanted to remove U.S. troops from Iraq and made no effort to reach the necessary agreement with the Iraqi government, there is what Obama himself has said about his intentions.

In short, it’s clear that President Obama wanted the troops out and failed to examine the potential consequences of their withdrawal. In doing so, he set the conditions for the current crisis.

If Panetta is correct, the nation can expect to pay a big price for its renewed involvement in the hostilities. Congress has yet to debate this return to war, currently being conducted by U.S. forces primarily in the air. There are strong arguments to support a concerted multinational campaign against the radical Islamic State, which continues to make military gains - most recently in Syria.

Obama’s first step should be to ask Congress to back his plan. Not only is it necessary to restore his credibility, but congressional authorization to go to war is a constitutional imperative too long ignored.

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to letters@theitem.com, drop it off at The Sumter Item office, 20 N. Magnolia St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for verification purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/letters_to_editor.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

AROUND TOWN The South Main Street neighThe General George L. Mabry Jr. borhood watch will meet at 6 Chapter 817 Military Order of p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at the Purple Heart will meet at 6 Are you a All member of the South Main the South Sumter Gym. p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at interested neighbors are the Elks Lodge, 1100 W. LibStreet neighborhood? welcome. erty St. All Purple Heart reThe Shepherd’s Center will offer cipients are invited. For information, call (803) 506free public information classes 3120.

11-11:50 a.m. each Thursday through Nov. 13 at 24 Council The Sumter Combat Veterans St. On the schedule: Oct. 16, Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Genealogy: Research and re- Friday, Oct. 17, at the South cord your family history HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayusing the computer; Oct. 23, ette Drive.

Veterans talk about their war The Lincoln High School Preserexperiences; Oct. 30, Crime vation Alumni Association will Scene Investigation (CSI); sponsor a dinner fundraiser 11 Nov. 6, Healthy Aging: The a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, importance of good nutrition at the Lincoln High School and movement in promoting gymnasium, Council Street. healthy living as we age; and Cost is $7 per dinner and inNov. 13, Peace of Mind cludes grilled chicken or barthrough Meditation. becue turkey, seasoned rice, Clarendon School District One sweet peas, roll and a drink. will conduct free vision, hearDine in or take out. Call ing, speech and developmental James L. Green at (803) 968screenings as part of a child 4173. find effort to identify stuGood Samaritans for All People dents with special needs. will host a free Halloween giveScreenings will be held from away from 8 to 10 a.m. on 9 a.m. to noon at the SumSaturday, Oct. 18, at the old merton Early Childhood Cen- Bishopville High School gymter on the following Thursnasium, 600 N. Main St., Bishdays: Nov. 13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8, opville. School uniforms, 2015; Feb. 12, 2015; March 12, supplies and holiday appro2015; April 9, 2015; and May priate items will be avail14, 2015. For more informaable, and a drawing will also tion, call Sadie Williams or take place. Call the Rev. Audrey Walters at (803) 485Eddie Thomas, president, at 2325, extension 221.

(803) 459-4989 or the Rev. The Mary McLeod Bethune Raymond Cook Jr., vice presiCouncil of Negro Women, Sumdent, at (803) 469-6294. ter Section, will meet at 5 p.m. The Sumter Chapter of the Inon Friday, Oct. 10, at Morris ternational Association of AdCollege. ministrative Professionals The Mayesville Area Community (IAAP) will host the South Coalition will sponsor its sevCarolina Division’s Fall Proenth breast cancer walk on fessional Development SemiSaturday, Oct. 11. Sign up nar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on will begin at 7:30 a.m. at St. Saturday, Oct. 18, at USC Mark UME Church of MayesSumter. Call Mary Sutton at ville and the walk will be (803) 938-3760 for details. along Mary McLeod Bethune The Lincoln High School PreserNature Trail, which is a 3 vation Alumni Association will mile distance. A short promeet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, gram and free brunch will Oct. 19, at the Lincoln High follow the walk. T-shirts will School cafeteria, Council be available for purchase.

Street. Call James L. Green at Call Margie Jefferson at (803) (803) 968-4173.

453-5441 or (803) 453-6078.

Enjoy Dog Day at Patriot Park The Devine Sistas of PrettyGirlfrom 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, sRock will hold a “Pink Heel Oct. 21, brought to you by Walk / Charity Ride” in obserSumter Stormwater Soluvance of breast cancer tions in partnership with awareness month on SaturSumter County Public Works day, Oct. 11. Registration for and the Sumter County Recthe charity ride will begin at reation Department. Cele10 a.m. with kick stands up brate the installation of four at 11 a.m. at High Rollers new pet waste stations to Club House. Cost is $10 per help park visitors pick up rider or $15 with passenger. after their pets. Bring your Ride ends at Patriot Parkfurry friend dressed in his or way. Registration for the her favorite Halloween outfit pink heel walk will begin at (optional) to enter the cos11 a.m. with walk beginning tume contest. Free giveat 11 a.m. at Patriot Parkway. aways will include pet banAll donations accepted. Redannas, Frisbees, water botfreshments will be served. tles, etc. For more informaCall (803) 406-5917 or (803) tion, contact Jolie Brown at 406-9621.

(803) 773-5561 or jolie2@ The Sumter Chapter of the Naclemson.edu. tional Federation of the Blind The American Red Cross will will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesoffer the following classes at day, Oct. 14, at Shiloh-Ranthe Sandhills Service Center, dolph Manor, 125 W. 1155 N. Guignard Drive: 9 Bartlette St. October is a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Gov“Meet the Blind and Blind ernmental Operations LiaiAwareness Month” and Oct. son course, lunch will be 15 is “White Cane Safety provided; and 6 p.m. ThursDay.” Transportation providday, Oct. 30, Shelter Fundaed within the coverage area. mentals class. Call (803) 775Contact Debra Canty at Deb2363 to register or find out raCanC2@frontier.com or at more information.

(803) 775-5792.

The last word in astrology EUGENIA LAST

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Concentrate on personal

improvements, not on trying to change others. You will meet with opposition if you try to dictate what you want done. Do the work and take full credit and you will avoid costly repercussions.

Romance is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check out investments, but don’t put your money on the table. You are best to invest in something that will help you master your skills and improve your chance to get ahead professionally. Overreacting or spending will be your downfall.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make some positive alterations to your life and the way you live it. Engage in networking or activities that will help you make new contacts and explore possibilities that can bring you greater success and happiness.

Love is on the rise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Watch your back. An unexpected turn of events will leave you in a precarious position that can harm your reputation. Protect your name, your assets and your position. Do whatever it takes to get along with others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change of environment or friends will help you see your life differently. Gauge how you can secure your place amongst your peers without facing upset at home. Balance will be necessary to keep the peace both personally and professionally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look over offers or money situations carefully. Getting things done properly will be your saving grace.

Don’t feel the need to bypass steps just to please someone. Practical

application will help you come out on top with no regrets or worry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Work hard to make relationships better. Being accommodating is fine as long as you get the same in return. Getting involved in your community or a group effort that addresses a concern you have will throw you into the spotlight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stick to what’s expected of you, and once you are finished, get on with projects that give you the freedom to be innovative and can help you find a new niche. A partnership will improve if you avoid indulgence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a short trip to uncover new possibilities with regard to lifestyle, vocational opportunities or activities you want to indulge in, but be sure to take care of your responsibilities first. Romance and personal change is encouraged.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

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Very warm with some sun

Partly cloudy and mild

Partly sunny

Clouds and sun with a t-storm

Partly sunny and mild

A couple of afternoon showers

86°

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84° / 68°

82° / 59°

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 15%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 15%

Chance of rain: 75%

Winds: S 4-8 mph

Winds: S 4-8 mph

Winds: WSW 4-8 mph

Winds: WSW 4-8 mph

Winds: SE 6-12 mph

Winds: SSE 10-20 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 82/64 Spartanburg 83/65

Greenville 82/65

Columbia 88/66

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

Sumter 86/65

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 86/65

ON THE COAST

Charleston 87/67

Today: Mostly sunny and warm. High 81 to 86.

Saturday: Partly sunny. High 83 to 87.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 85/68/pc 58/38/pc 91/60/t 58/39/pc 89/73/pc 81/63/s 87/71/pc 61/50/pc 88/70/s 60/52/r 88/69/s 74/60/pc 69/55/r

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356.39 75.06 74.97 97.05

24-hr chg -0.04 -0.01 +0.03 -0.01

Sunrise 7:23 a.m.

Moonrise 8:40 p.m.

RIVER STAGES River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

83° 58° 76° 53° 90° in 2007 36° in 1988

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Myrtle Beach 82/67

Manning 87/65

Today: A shower or thunderstorm in spots.

Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

Saturday: A shower or thunderstorm around. Winds west 4-8 mph.

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Florence 86/65

Bishopville 86/65

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SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Opportunities to make money may interfere with your personal plans.

Don’t leave out a loved one when including him or her will end up being a winning situation. Take pride in how you look or you may face ridicule.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t back down when you have so much to gain. Contracts, wheeling and dealing, and financial growth are all within your reach. A change in the way you do things will attract attention and the possibility of a new position.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A change in the way you deal with partners will prompt an unexpected situation to arise at work. Don’t get angry when you should be checking out how you can get ahead. A window of opportunity must not be ignored.

Domino, a 5-month-old black and white male lab mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is gentle, loving, affectionate, friendly, sweet, active and playful. He is great with other dogs. Domino would make a great new family companion. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

PREP FOOTBALL

Suddenly surging Gators wary of Marlboro Co.

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Don’t let the records fool you.

The Lakewood High School football team is 4-2 overall and 1-0 in Region VI-3A after its 41-0 rout of Manning to open region. On the other side of the field will be a Marlboro County team that is just 1-5 overall and 0-1 after dropping

a close 20-16 contest to powerhouse Hartsville.

Lakewood head coach Perry Parks knows, however, Marlboro’s history.

“Marlboro County is always going to play you tough,” said Parks, who earned his first region victory in three years at Lakewood last week. “We tell our kids not to worry about their record because they’re a lot better than their record

shows. We’ve got to be ready for a physical ball game and play four quarters Friday night.”

The Gators are PARKS playing their best football under Parks, blanking Camden 24-0 in the game before Manning.

Lakewood is hoping to ride the wave of momentum fueled

by its defense, which hasn’t allowed a touchdown in 10 quarters. Linebacker Terrence Nolen earned The Sumter Item Defensive Player of the Week award for his performance against Manning. He had 13 tackles, four tackles for loss and caused two fumbles.

“They’re playing at full speed and having fun,” Parks said of his the defense. “On the defensive side of the ball it

Perfect timing?

takes a special individual to go out there and want to hit somebody, and these guys are doing it time in and time out and have posted shutouts. The defensive staff is doing a great job of coaching them up and we hope it keeps rolling.”

Linebacker D’onte Washington leads the Gators defense with 47 total tackles followed

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LC players cope with last week’s violence

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

cerns that 100 points allowed in two games brings, the Sumter offense has gone 10 quarters without scoring a touchdown. That dates back to the second half of a 35-12 victory over Lakewood.

“We’ve got to be able to run the football,” he said. “We’ve got to do a better job of throwing and catching the ball as well. We’ve got to be

Baron Turner wishes his biggest concern over the past 10 days or so was preparing his Lee Central High School football team for the opposition in an upcoming game.

However, the Stallions head coach and his staff had to try and help their players make TURNER sense of the murders of two of their teenage peers and the arrest of seven more involved in the murders.

“A lot of our players were friends with these guys,” Turner said of 18-year-old Dontrell Fortune, a 2013 graduate of Lee Central and 17-year-old senior Shakez Bracey. “We talked to them about making the right decision, being in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing. We told them we need to keep our football team together as a family.

“This had a big affect on them,” added Turner, who said Bracey was part of the football program on the junior varsity level a few years ago. “In a small community like this, these kids know each other. They grew up together and some of them ate lunch together every day.

This has been hurting them.”

Lee Central had its homecoming game against Andrews last Friday postponed because of the murders.

Turner, who is also the school’s athletic director, doesn’t know when the game will be made up, saying he was letting the administration handle that decision.

The Stallions practiced

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SEE STALLIONS, PAGE B4

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Ky’Jon Tyler (23) and the rest of the Sumter Gamecocks are coming off a bye week following back-to-back losses. SHS hopes the week off sparks a turnaround as it prepares to open Region VI-4A play against South Florence today at Sumter Memorial Stadium.

Bye allows SHS to regroup from 2 tough losses in time for region opener

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Off weeks don’t come along very often in high school football, but having played a Week Zero game, Sumter High School had one last week.

And that was a very good thing, according to Gamecocks head coach John Jones.

“It came at a perfect time for us, a much-needed time

for us,” Jones said.

SHS was reeling after consecutive losses to Rock Hill and Dutch Fork by a combined score of 100-21. The week off gave it time to regroup before preparing to face South Florence in its Region VI-4A opener today at Sumter Memorial Stadium.

“We went back to the basics,” said Jones, whose team is 3-3 on the season in his first year as head coach. “We

had a big fundamental week.

We didn’t worry too much about opponents (last week).

We spent a great deal of our time working on Sumter High football.

“We worked on fixing our mistakes,” he added. “We worked on doing the little things right.”

Jones said there are plenty of things on which to work on both sides of the football.

Along with the obvious con-

COLLEGE TENNIS

Top seeds Zmak, Confalonieri earn 1st-round wins at NSCC

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The defending Super Bowl champions in the men’s and women’s singles brackets won their opening matches in the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships on Thursday, but there was no shortage of upsets.

Five seeded players, including two No. 1 seeds among the four brackets, lost in the men’s singles, while three seeded players, one a top seed, lost among the women at Palmetto Tennis Cen-

ter.

The Small College Championships pits the eight regional winners or wild cards from NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior/Community schools against each other in singles and doubles for both men and women. The winners in each bracket face off in the Super

Bowl with the winner earning a spot in the National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships to be held Nov. 6-9 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Defending men’s singles Super Bowl champion and NAIA top seed Deni Zmak of Embry Riddle defeated Nicolas Pinones-Haltenhoff of Auburn-Montgomery 6-2, 0-6, 6-1. He will face No. 4 seed Edberg Espinoza of Lindsey Wilson today. Espinoza beat

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Deni Zmak of Embry Riddle returns a ball to Nicolas Pinones-Haltenhoff of Auburn-Montgomery during Zmak’s 6-2, 0-6, 6-1 victory on Thursday in the opening round of the National Small College Championships at Palmetto Tennis Center.

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SPORTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

AREA ROUNDUP

Sumter JV squad routs South Florence 42-6 FLORENCE — The Sumter High School JV football team defeated South Florence 42-6 on Thursday at the South Florence field.

Alec Brumback threw a pair of touchdown passes to CK Rembert, while Hunter Anderson ran for two scores. Kerrion Ramsey and Michael Taylor both scored a touchdown and Brixton Niebuhr was 6-for-6 on extra point attempts.

Colin Washington and Thomas Washington had interceptions to lead the defense, while Kenjae Rose and Richburg Canty both had 10 tackles.

VARSITY GIRLS GOLF SUMTER FINISHES THIRD

Sumter High School finished third in a 3-team match on Thursday at Beech Creek Golf Club.

Blythewood won the match with a 189 while River Bluff shot a 199 and Sumter 229.

Olivia Burns and Ashleigh Shaw led the Lady Gamecocks with 51s.

WILSON HALL 222 CARDINAL NEWMAN 231

COLUMBIA — Wilson Hall defeated Cardinal Newman by nine strokes on Tuesday at Windemere

Golf Club.

The Lady Barons shot 222 while Cardinal Newman shot 231.

Kelly Brady led Wilson Hall with a 51, which tied for first individually. Emily Bell shot 53, Laura Claire 56 and Claire Kirkley 62.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL HILLCREST 38 FURMAN 8 DALZELL — Furman Middle School lost to Hillcrest 38-8 on Tuesday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium.

Travius Epps scored the Indians’ lone touchdown on a 93-yard kickoff return. Juwan Perdue ran for the 2-point conversion.

Carson Cumbee had seven tackles on defense.

BATES 20 CHESTNUT OAKS 6

Chestnut Oaks Middle School fell to 3-1 on the season after suffering a 20-6 loss to Bates on Tuesday at the Bates field.

Quron Vaughn scored the Falcons’ lone touchdown on a 70-yard pass from Eric Watts. Defensively, Chestnut was led by Jacobi Gregg and Tyre’ Smalls, who both had an interception.

SPORTS ITEMS

Georgia RB Gurley suspended indefinitely ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia star tailback Todd Gurley was suspended indefinitely on Thursday while the school investigates an alleged violation of NCAA rules.

The stunning announcement came two days before the No. 13 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) face No. 23 GURLEY Missouri (4-1, 1-0) in a crucial Eastern Division game, a huge blow to both the team and Gurley’s Heisman Trophy hopes.

Georgia officials did not reveal the alleged violation, but SI.com reported that the school was investigating whether Gurley was paid $400 to sign 80 pieces of memorabilia on the Georgia campus this past spring.

The NCAA requires schools to declare players ineligible if they discover possible rules violations.

They can apply for the player’s reinstatement after the investigation is completed, which happened in the past with stars such as Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel.

Gurley leads the Bulldogs with 773 yards rushing and eight touchdowns, averaging 8.2 yards per carry. In addition, he has 11 receptions and a 100-yard kickoff return for a TD.

ORIOLES SS HARDY GETS 3-YEAR CONTRACT BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy signed a three-year contract with the Orioles on Thursday night, the eve of Baltimore’s first appearance in the AL Championship Series since 1997.

The contract, which comes with an option for 2018, goes into effect after his current deal expires at the end of this season. Terms were not released.

Executive vice president Dan Duquette figured there was no time like the present to lock up a two-time Gold Glove winner at a key infield position.

PROSECUTORS: VIKINGS’ PETERSON SMOKED MARIJUANA HOUSTON — Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson should be arrested anew after admitting during his court appearance on a child abuse charge that he had “smoked a little weed’’ while out on bond, Texas prosecutors said Thursday.

In a court motion, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said Peterson allegedly told a worker conducting his urinalysis exam during a Wednesday court appearance that he had smoked marijuana. Bond terms typically include not taking any illegal drugs.

Peterson is currently free on a $15,000 bond after he was indicted last month on a felony charge of injury to a child for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-yearold son earlier this year in suburban Houston. Peterson has said he never intended to harm his son and was only disciplining him in the same way he had been as a

child growing up in East Texas. He faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

REPORT: MANY NOT PUNISHED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Former Chicago general manager Jerry Angelo said NFL teams didn’t discipline players in “hundreds and hundreds’’ of domestic violence incidents during his 30year career, USA Today reported Thursday.

“I made a mistake,’’ Angelo told the newspaper. “I was human. I was part of it. I’m not proud of it.’’

Angelo was the Bears’ general manager from 2001 to 2011. He entered the league as a scout with Dallas in 1980, worked as a scout for the New York Giants from 1982 to 1986, and was Tampa Bay’s director of player personnel for Tampa Bay from 1987 to 2001.

“We knew it was wrong,’’ Angelo told USA Today. “... For whatever reason, it just kind of got glossed over. I’m no psychiatrist, so I can’t really get into what that part of it is. I’m just telling you how I was.

I’ve got to look at myself first. And I was part of that, but I didn’t stand alone.’’

GONZALEZ TIED FOR FRYS.COM OPEN LEAD NAPA, Calif. — The new PGA Tour season felt like an old one to a trio of Ryder Cup players Thursday at the Frys.com Open.

Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar and Jimmy Walker met on the 10th tee at Silverado. With a morning chill in the air and beautiful scenery of Napa Valley, it was vaguely similar to the rolling hills of Gleneagles just two weeks ago at the Ryder Cup. Except that no one was singing.

There was hardly anyone in the grandstand, or on the golf course.

Mahan opened with a 2-under 70, leaving him four shots out of the lead.

It was another chance for Andres Gonzalez, who made it back to the PGA Tour for the third time.

He has yet to keep his card, and while this was only the first round of the new wraparound season, he was plenty happy with no bogeys on his card and a 6-under 66.

Bae Sang-moon made seven birdies in the afternoon and joined Gonzalez at 66.

LEWIS UP 1 AT LPGA MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Top-ranked Stacy Lewis shot a 6-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Malaysia, the second event in the tour’s six-tournament Asian swing.

Lewis birdied the par-5 16th hole to break away from a tight leaderboard at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. South Korea’s Na Yeon Choi, Hee Young Park, Eun Hee Ji and So Yeon Ryu were tied for second.

Lewis leads the tour with three victories and earnings of $2,279,352.

Defending champion Lexi Thompson opened with a 71.

From wire reports

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Russian Grand Prix Practice from Sochi, Russia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

6:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Portugal Masters Second Round from Vilamoura, Portugal (GOLF).

10 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Russian Grand Prix Practice from Sochi, Russia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: European Championship Qualifying Match – Netherlands vs. Kazakhstan (FOX SPORTS 1).

2:30 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour SAS Championship First Round from Cary, N.C. (GOLF).

3 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 Practice from Concord, N.C. (ESPN2).

3 p.m. – College Basketball: Kentucky Practice from Lexington, Ky. (ESPNU).

5 p.m. – PGA Golf: Frys.com Open First Round from Napa, Calif. (GOLF).

5:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 Practice from Concord, N.C. (ESPN2).

6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:30 p.m. – High School Football: Pulaski County (Ky.) vs. Madison Southern (Ky.) from Berea, Ky. (ESPNU).

6:40 p.m. – International Soccer: United States vs. Ecuador from East Hartford, Conn. (ESPN).

7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: New York Islanders at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Texas A&M at Vanderbilt (SEC NETWORK).

7 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Florida State at Louisville (SPORTSOUTH).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHMFM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290).

7 p.m. – High School Football: South Florence at Sumter (WIBZ-FM 95.5).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Lake City at Myrtle Beach (WWFN-FM 100.1).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Lugoff-Elgin at Westwood (WPUB-FM 102.7).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Porter-Gaud at Wilson Hall (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. – High School Football: Camden at Lower Richland (WNKT-FM 107.5).

7:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Blue Cross Blue Shield Drive For The Cure 300 from Concord, N.C. (ESPN2).

8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: American League Championship Series Game One – Kansas City at Baltimore (TBS).

8:30 p.m. – NBA Exhibition Basketball: Oklahoma City at Dallas (NBA TV).

9 p.m. – College Football: Washington State at Stanford (ESPN).

9:30 p.m. – College Football: San Diego State at New Mexico (ESPNU).

10 p.m. – College Football: Fresno State at UNLV (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

10 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Robinson Castellanos vs. Ronny Rios in a Featherweight Bout from Indio, Calif. (FOX SPORTS 1).

10 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Vancouver at Seattle (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

10 p.m. – High School Football: Prep Zone Scoreboard Show (WIBZ-FM 95.5).

11:30 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia Third Round from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (GOLF).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Football South Florence at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m.

Marlboro County at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m.

Darlington at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Lee Central at Lake Marion, 7:30 p.m.

C.E. Murray at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at Hannah-Pamplico, 7:30 p.m.

Porter-Gaud at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Spartanburg Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Pee Dee, 7:30 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at James Island Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball Sumter in Wando Invitational, TBA

THE SUMTER ITEM p.m.

Michigan St. (4-1) at Purdue (3-3), 3:30 p.m.

Oklahoma St. (4-1) at Kansas (2-3), 4 p.m.

N. Iowa (2-3) at South Dakota (2-3), 4 p.m.

Cent. Michigan (3-3) at N. Illinois (4-1), 5 p.m.

Penn St. (4-1) at Michigan (2-4), 7 p.m.

Missouri St. (3-2) at S. Dakota St. (3-2), 7 p.m.

W. Illinois (2-4) at Youngstown St. (4-1), 7 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Texas (2-3) vs. Oklahoma (4-1) at Dallas, Noon West Virginia (3-2) at Texas Tech (2-3), Noon Ave Maria (1-4) at Abilene Christian (3-3), 3 p.m.

Alabama St. (4-2) at Prairie View (1-4), 3 p.m.

TCU (4-0) at Baylor (5-0), 3:30 p.m.

McNeese St. (3-1) at Sam Houston St. (2-3), 4 p.m.

Alabama (4-1) at Arkansas (3-2), 6 p.m.

Houston Baptist (1-4) at Cent. Arkansas (3-3), 7 p.m.

SE Louisiana (4-2) at Lamar (4-2), 7 p.m.

FIU (3-3) at UTSA (1-4), 7 p.m.

Old Dominion (3-3) at UTEP (2-3), 8 p.m.

Mississippi (5-0) at Texas A&M (5-1), 9 p.m.

FAR WEST Cal Poly (2-3) at Weber St. (0-5), 3 p.m.

E. Washington (5-1) at S. Utah (1-5), 3:05 p.m.

Sacramento St. (3-3) at N. Colorado (2-3), 3:30 p.m.

Oregon (4-1) at UCLA (4-1), 3:30 p.m.

Simon Fraser (1-4) at Idaho St. (2-3), 4:35 p.m.

Stetson (2-3) at San Diego (3-1), 5 p.m.

Washington (4-1) at California (4-1), 6 p.m.

Montana St. (4-2) at UC Davis (1-4), 7 p.m.

Air Force (4-1) at Utah St. (3-2), 10:15 p.m.

Southern Cal (3-2) at Arizona (5-0), 10:30 p.m.

Colorado St. (4-1) at Nevada (3-2), 10:30 p.m.

Wyoming (3-2) at Hawaii (1-4), 11:59 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

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

W 3 3 2 1

L 2 2 2 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .600 .500 .200

PF 96 123 96 79

PA 89 107 97 127

W 3 3 1 0

L 2 2 4 5

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .600 .200 .000

PF 156 104 88 67

PA 108 87 139 169

W 3 3 3 2

L 1 2 2 2

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .600 .600 .500

PF 97 116 114 103

PA 76 80 108 105

W 4 3 2 0

L 1 1 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .800 .750 .400 .000

PF 133 116 119 51

PA 63 87 101 103

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

W 4 4 3 1

L 1 1 2 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .800 .800 .600 .200

PF 156 135 133 112

PA 132 103 111 136

W 3 2 2 1

L 2 3 3 4

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .400 .400 .200

PF 104 151 132 103

PA 120 143 141 156

W 3 3 2 2

L 2 2 3 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .600 .600 .400 .400

PF 99 134 101 116

PA 79 106 126 131

W 3 3 3 1

L 1 1 2 3

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .750 .600 .250

PF 86 110 110 84

PA 86 83 106 119

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

Indianapolis at Houston, 8:25 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Denver at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Green Bay at Miami, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Dallas at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.

Washington at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Chicago at Atlanta, 4:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Kansas City, New Orleans

SCHEDULE

MONDAY, OCT. 13

SATURDAY

Varsity Cross Country Manning in Body Shop Athletics Invitational (in Columbia), 9 a.m.

Varsity Swimming Sumter in 4A State Meet (at USC Natorium in Columbia), TBA Varsity Volleyball Sumter in Wando Invitational, TBA

TODAY

San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

FAR WEST Washington St. (2-4) at Stanford (3-2), 9 p.m.

San Diego St. (2-3) at New Mexico (2-3), 9:30 p.m.

Fresno St. (3-3) at UNLV (1-5), 10 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

SATURDAY

ATLANTIC DIVISION

EAST Rice (2-3) at Army (2-3), Noon Dayton (3-1) at Marist (1-5), Noon Robert Morris (0-5) at Sacred Heart (4-1), Noon Florida St. (5-0) at Syracuse (2-3), Noon Tulsa (1-4) at Temple (3-1), Noon St. Francis (Pa.) (2-3) at Wagner (2-3), Noon Holy Cross (2-4) at Brown (1-2), 12:30 p.m.

Bucknell (4-1) at Lehigh (0-4), 12:30 p.m.

Duquesne (3-2) at CCSU (2-3), 1 p.m.

Princeton (2-1) at Colgate (3-2), 1 p.m.

Penn (0-3) at Fordham (5-1), 1 p.m.

Cornell (0-3) at Harvard (3-0), 1 p.m.

Columbia (0-3) at Monmouth (NJ) (4-1), 1 p.m.

Rhode Island (0-5) at Villanova (4-1), 1 p.m.

Dartmouth (2-1) at Yale (3-0), 1 p.m.

Richmond (3-2) at Albany (NY) (4-1), 3:30 p.m.

Elon (1-4) at Delaware (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

Georgetown (2-4) at Lafayette (2-3), 3:30 p.m.

VMI (1-5) at Navy (2-4), 3:30 p.m.

William & Mary (4-1) at New Hampshire (4-1), 3:30 p.m.

Maine (2-3) at Stony Brook (2-4), 7 p.m.

SOUTH Butler (3-2) at Campbell (2-3), Noon Louisiana-Monroe (3-2) at Kentucky (4-1), Noon Middle Tennessee (4-2) at Marshall (5-0), Noon Cincinnati (2-2) at Miami (3-3), Noon Duke (4-1) at Georgia Tech (5-0), 12:30 p.m.

Towson (2-4) at James Madison (3-3), 12:30 p.m.

Jacksonville (4-1) at Morehead St. (2-3), 1 p.m.

Southern U. (3-3) at Alabama A&M (1-5), 2 p.m.

Arkansas St. (3-2) at Georgia St. (1-4), 2 p.m.

Delaware St. (1-5) at Norfolk St. (2-4), 2 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (6-0) at Presbyterian (3-2), 2 p.m.

NC Central (2-3) at SC State (4-2), 2 p.m.

Charlotte (3-3) at The Citadel (1-4), 2 p.m.

Alcorn St. (5-1) at Grambling St. (3-3), 3 p.m.

MVSU (0-5) at Jackson St. (3-3), 3 p.m.

Jacksonville St. (4-1) at Tennessee St. (4-2), 3 p.m.

New Mexico St. (2-4) at Troy (0-5), 3 p.m.

Liberty (3-3) at Appalachian St. (1-4), 3:30 p.m.

Louisville (5-1) at Clemson (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

Auburn (5-0) at Mississippi St. (5-0), 3:30 p.m.

Boston College (3-2) at NC State (4-2), 3:30 p.m.

North Texas (2-3) at UAB (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

Wofford (3-2) at W. Carolina (3-2), 3:30 p.m.

Howard (1-5) at Bethune-Cookman (4-1), 4 p.m.

Austin Peay (0-5) at Mercer (4-2), 4 p.m.

SE Missouri (4-2) at Murray St. (1-4), 4 p.m.

Chattanooga (3-2) at Tennessee (2-3), 4 p.m.

Savannah St. (0-5) at Florida A&M (0-5), 5 p.m.

E. Illinois (1-4) at E. Kentucky (5-0), 6 p.m.

Idaho (0-5) at Georgia Southern (4-2), 6 p.m.

Houston (2-3) at Memphis (3-2), 7 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin (3-2) at Nicholls St. (0-6), 7 p.m.

Incarnate Word (1-5) at Northwestern St. (2-3), 7 p.m.

East Carolina (4-1) at South Florida (2-3), 7 p.m.

LSU (4-2) at Florida (3-1), 7:30 p.m.

Charleston Southern (5-0) at Vanderbilt (1-5), 7:30 p.m.

UConn (1-4) at Tulane (1-4), 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Indiana (3-2) at Iowa (4-1), Noon Northwestern (3-2) at Minnesota (4-1), Noon Georgia (4-1) at Missouri (4-1), Noon Illinois (3-3) at Wisconsin (3-2), Noon Buffalo (3-3) at E. Michigan (1-4), 1 p.m.

Miami (Ohio) (1-5) at Akron (3-2), 2 p.m.

Davidson (1-5) at Drake (2-3), 2 p.m.

UMass (0-6) at Kent St. (0-5), 2 p.m.

S. Illinois (5-1) at N. Dakota St. (5-0), 2 p.m.

Bowling Green (4-2) at Ohio (3-3), 2 p.m.

Missouri Baptist (0-1) at Valparaiso (1-4), 2 p.m.

Portland St. (2-3) at North Dakota (2-4), 2:30 p.m.

W. Michigan (2-3) at Ball St. (1-4), 3 p.m.

Illinois St. (4-0) at Indiana St. (4-1), 3 p.m.

Toledo (4-2) at Iowa St. (1-4), 3:30 p.m.

North Carolina (2-3) at Notre Dame (5-0), 3:30

EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W Boston 1 1 Montreal 1 1 Buffalo 0 0 Detroit 0 0 Florida 0 0 Ottawa 0 0 Tampa Bay 0 0 Toronto 1 0 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W Carolina 0 0 Columbus 0 0 New Jersey 0 0 N.Y. Islanders 0 0 N.Y. Rangers 0 0 Pittsburgh 0 0 Washington 0 0 Philadelphia 1 0

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WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Montreal 4, Toronto 3 Boston 2, Philadelphia 1 Vancouver 4, Calgary 2 San Jose 4, Los Angeles 0

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Columbus at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Ottawa at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Colorado at Minnesota, 9 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Arizona, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Washington at Boston, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Florida, 7 p.m.

Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Calgary at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Winnipeg at San Jose, 10 p.m.

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Running Royals, homer-happy O’s meet in ALCS

By The Associated Press x-if necessary

BY DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press

WILD CARD

Kansas City 9, Oakland 8 (12) San Francisco 8, Pittsburgh 0

BALTIMORE — Speed versus Power.

The surprising Kansas City Royals and unflappable Baltimore Orioles are extremely similar with one significant exception: the fashion in which they score runs. The team that best utilizes its standard method of offense will likely win the best-of-seven AL Championship Series, which begins Friday night.

Get ready for small ball versus long ball.

Back in April, few could have predicted these two teams would be the last standing in the American League. But the fashion in which they got here — with stunningly easy sweeps in the Division Series — makes this matchup intriguing.

Even more interesting is their contrasting styles.

The Royals love to take an extra base, whether it’s turning a single into a double or stealing their way into scoring position. Kansas City led the majors with 153 stolen bases during the regular season then, with blazing-fast rookie Terrance Gore, added seven in a wild-card win over Oakland and five more in a three-game wipeout of the top-seeded Los Angeles Angels.

“Speed. That’s what we do,’’ designated hitter Billy Butler said. “Obviously you have to be smart about it, but we’re a very aggressive team. When our speed guys get on they like to go. That’s what got us to this point — that, and pitching and defense.’’

The Orioles, like the Royals, feature a solid starting rotation, an effective bullpen and strong defense. But Baltimore prefers to take a more leisurely trip around the bases.

DIVISION SERIES

(Best-of-5) American League Baltimore 3, Detroit 0 Baltimore 12, Detroit 3 Baltimore 7, Detroit 6 Baltimore 2, Detroit 1 Kansas City 3, Los Angeles 0 Kansas City 3, Los Angeles 2 (11) Kansas City 4, Los Angeles 1 (11) Kansas City 8, Los Angeles 3 National League San Francisco 3, Washington 1 San Francisco 3, Washington 2 San Francisco 2, Washington 1 (18) Washington 4, San Francisco 1 San Francisco 3, Washington 2 St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 1 St. Louis 10, Los Angeles 9 Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 2 St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 1 TSt. Louis 3, Los Angeles 2

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(Best-of-7) American League All AL games televised by TBS Today: Kansas City (Shields 14-8) at Baltimore (Tillman 13-6), 8:07 p.m.

Saturday: Kansas City (Ventura 1410) at Baltimore, 4:07 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 13: Baltimore at Kansas City, TBA Tuesday, Oct. 14: Baltimore at Kansas City, TBA x-Wednesday, Oct. 15: Baltimore at Kansas City, TBA x-Friday, Oct. 17: Kansas City at Baltimore, TBA x-Saturday, Oct. 18: Kansas City at Baltimore, TBA

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The ALCS will feature contrasting offensive styles with the speed of Kansas City on the basepaths and the home-run power of Baltimore’s Nick Markakis (21) among others.

Although Baltimore finished dead last in the majors with 44 stolen bases, it led the majors with 211 home runs. Nelson Cruz had 40 of them, only 55 fewer than the Royals hit while finishing last in the big leagues as the only team that didn’t hit 100.

And so, the lines are drawn. Whichever pitching staff can stifle the opposition’s preferred method of offense will likely be working in the World Series.

“Obviously, we’ll be asked to keep the Orioles in check in terms of their power

and the big inning,’’ said Royals righthander Jeremy Guthrie, who pitched for Baltimore from 2007-11. “On the flip side, the Orioles pitchers will be asked to try and keep our guys off base and not allow us to string together a couple of hits to get us runs.’’

It’s really that simple.

“The best way to keep them from stealing is to keep them off the bases. That’s our first goal,’’ Baltimore reliever Tommy Hunter said.

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Rik van Gerwen of Northwestern Ohio 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.

The other NAIA semifinal will have No. 2 Jordan Cox of Gerogia Gwinnett taking on Oscar Cornella of Olivet Nazarene. Cox beat Westmont’s Luke Whalen 6-2, 7-5, while Cornella upset No. 3 Rafael Bulnes of McPherson 6-3, 6-3.

Women’s Super Bowl winner and DII No. 1 seed Valentine Confalonieri of Lynn beat Kiefer Shaw of California (Pa.) 6-4, 6-3.

Confalonieri’s semifinal foe will be Romana Tabak of Concordia, who upset No. 4 Clara Perez of Armstrong State 6-4, 2-6, 7-5.

There was an upset in the other half of the women’s DII bracket as Stephanie Hirsch of Indianapolis beat No. 3 Christina Zentai of Southwest Baptist 6-4, 6-3. Hirsch will meet No. 2 Dallas Zhang of BYU-Hawaii, a 6-2, 6-1 victor over Kayla Casey of Midwestern State.

The DIII and JUCO men’s No. 1

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seeds were the ones to fall, while the women’s DIII top seed went down.

In men’s DIII, Nicholas Chua of Chicago beat No. 1 Alex Ruderman of Emory 7-6(4), 7-5. Chua will face Wesleyan’s Steven Chen, who beat No. 4 Glenn Hull of CMS 6-2, 6-4.

The other semi went as seeded as No. 2 Michael Buxbaum of Johns Hopkins will meet No. 3 Matthew Heinrich of Stevens.

In men’s JUCO, Guy Iradukunda of Seminole took down No. 1 Hironori Koyanagi 6-3, 6-4. Iradukunda will meet No. 4 Joshua Page of ABAC, a 6-2, 6-1 winner over Modesto’s Jose Gonzalez. The other semifinal will have Csongor Toth of Laredo facing Laredo teammate Arturo Pinazo, who upset No. 3 Celestin Nkoueleue of Georgia Perimeter 6-1, 6-2.

Ashnaa Rao of Johns Hopkins upset DIII No. 1 Caroline Ward of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 6-1, 6-3.

She will face No. 4 Beatrice Rosen of Emory, the only seeded player to win, in the semifinals.

The other semifinal will see Kate Christensen of Vassar meeting

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The only brackets in which the top four seeds won were men’s DII and women’s JUCO. In the men’s DII semis, No. 1 Armand Levandi of Lewis will face fourth seed Manuel Righi of Concordia and No. 2 Fabian Broetsch of Barry will take on No. 3 Fernando Bogajo of Armstrong State..

In the women’s JUCO semis, No. 1 Natell Nabieva of State College of Florida will face No. Fatyha Berjane of Georgia Perimeter and No. 2 Paula Lopez will meet No. 3 Joanna Savva of Tyler.

The NAIA women’s semis will see No. 1 Nour Abbes meeting unseeded Alicia Rodriguez of Lindsey Wilson and No. 2 Valeria Podda of Georgia Gwinnett facing No. 3 Anastaysia Baranova of Oklahoma Baptist.

The semifinal and consolation singles matches for the women’s brackets are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. today. The men’s matches are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.

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RECRUITING

O-W’s Huggins not concentrating on college choice T

he Shrine Bowl teams were announced on Monday and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School defensive end Albert Huggins was among the selections for the South Carolina squad.

While Huggins is one of the top uncommitted players in the country, recruiting is not a priority right now.

“I’m trying to focus on my team,” Huggins said. “I haven’t been to any games.

My season is going so well for me and I want to commit myself to the season and the school.”

That hasn’t stopped the recruiters, however, from being committed to recruiting him.

Huggins said he’s had recent talks with assistant coaches Marion Hobby of Clemson, Brad Lawing of Florida and Tracy Rocker of Georgia.

“Coach Hobby said I still have an offer on the table and we’re here for you,” he said.

“We’re like family, I’ve been up there so many times and sat down with the coaches.”

As for South Carolina, Huggins said he talks to them “every now and then.”

Huggins hasn’t decided on his official visits and it’s possible he’ll take all five. Clemson, Florida, Florida State, UGA and Auburn are highest on his list, but he’s not ready to rule out anybody. He is not claiming any favorites.

JUNIORS USC AND CLEMSON USC and Clemson are the top two schools vying for 2016 wide receiver Bryan Edwards of Conway High. Edwards took his sole visit thus far this fall to USC for the Missouri game and enjoyed his time in Columbia. “Overall, it was a good experience and I like getting up there to USC,” Edwards said. “It was a wild game and the fan base was great. I like the coaches up there. (Assistant) Everette Sands is really easy to talk to and I like hanging out with him. I love their coaches and their fan base and I like the big city life.”

The Tigers and Gamecocks lead for Edwards because “they’re the two schools recruiting me the hardest.” His next visit to Clemson will

STALLIONS FROM PAGE B1 the first three school days last week before the decision was made on Thursday to not play the game. They returned to the practice field on Monday to begin preparation for today’s road game at Lake Mari-

come at the end of the season when USC travels to the Upstate. Next up for Edwards will be the Louisiana State-Alabama matchup. Edwards has a top group of Clemson, USC, UGA, “and either LSU or North Carolina.” He does not have a leader.

USC was the first school to offer ‘16 defensive back James Valdez of Lake Marion High in Santee and he visited for the UGA and Mizzou games.

“It’s always great being at Carolina,” Valdez said. “They were the first to offer me and that means a lot to me. I’m not taking it lightly. Carolina is showing me a lot of love and I love it there.”

His other offers are from North Carolina State, UNC and Tennessee with interest coming from Clemson, UGA, Wake Forest, Virginia and Oregon. “Clemson kind of put me on the map,” Valdez said.

“I went to camp there this summer and did really well.

The word got out, I think, and when I went to Carolina, I had another good camp. That’s when they offered me.”

He is also showing interest in Clemson. “I don’t know if they’re going to offer or not, but if they do, I’ll be really excited about it,” he said. “If they don’t, I’ll understand. It’s a great school.”

He does not have any favorites.

Quarterback Josh White (6-5, 225) of Marietta, Ga., has one offer right now from Mississippi State and is a pretty strong lean to the Bulldogs, but he’s still looking for other offers. He was at Clemson to take in the UNC game.

“It was a great visit,” White said. “I have a great relationship with (offensive coordinator) Coach (Chad) Morris and (defensive coordinator) Coach (Brent) Venables and I text a lot with (assistant) Coach (Jeff) Scott. I’m building a relationship and making sure the interest is still there, and it is.”

Being a Georgia native like Clemson freshman QB sensation Deshaun Watson, White is very familiar with the Tigers’ new field general.

“I’m pretty close with him,” White said. “Their offense is perfect for me. I model myself

after him.

That’s what I’m going to do in college.

I’m a diverse quarterback.

I can run and I can throw.”

White plays Phil Kornblut for the alma RECRUITING mater of USC CORNER QB coach GA Mangus and has heard from him, just not recently. He is hearing from Vanderbilt, Alabama, UNC and Auburn and has been to games at each.

‘I’ve favored Mississippi State for a long time,” White said. “My parents want me to wait and see all of my options, but they are, of course, my favorite and have been for a long time.”

White would like to commit after this season, but also wants to wait to see how many more offers he may receive. This is his first year as the starting QB so schools are just getting good film on him.

Offensive lineman Parker Boudreaux (6-feet-5-inches, 281 pounds) of Orlando, Fla., was at Clemson for the UNC game, his first visit with the Tigers.

“It’s probably my favorite visit so far,” Boudreaux said.

“It’s a family atmosphere and there are great coaches around the program. I liked how the facilities were organized and they are building new stuff. It was way more than I expected, just a great visit.”

Boudreaux is a left tackle who has 50 offers at this point, including one from Clemson.

He spent time with Tigers OL coach Robbie Caldwell as well as head coach Dabo Swinney.

“Coach Caldwell is really old school,” he said. “And coach Dabo is awesome. We met his wife and got the chance to talk to him.”

Boudreaux has also visited Miami, UF, Auburn, NCSU, East Carolina, Marshall, UGA, Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech. He is going back to Miami and will also visit Penn State.

USC OL coach Shawn Elliott contacted Boudreaux about two weeks ago. “He really wants me to come in for a visit,” Boudreaux said. “He’s

on in Santee. There was no practice on Tuesday due to Bracey’s funeral, but they practiced on Wednesday and Thursday.

“We had a really good practice on Wednesday,” Turner said prior to Thursday’s practice. “I think the players are focused, ready and eager to play.”

This will be Lee Central’s

Region VII-2A opener since the Andrews game was postponed. The Stallions are 1-4 overall, but they won their most recent game, beating Timmonsville 48-16.

“I felt like we had a lot of momentum going into last week,” Turner said. “Timmonsville came out and went up 16-0 before we got started.

going to check out some film this week.” USC has not yet offered.

Some of Boudreaux’s other offers include Notre Dame, Mississippi, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Kentucky, Miami, GT, Vandy, Virginia Tech, PSU and West Virginia. He’ll start to narrow his list after the season. He does not have favorites or a timetable on a decision.

Clemson offered OL John Simpson of Fort Dorchester High of North Charleston on Saturday while he was on campus for an unofficial visit.

He also has an offer from USC.

The third official visit for 6-5 Tevin Mack of Dreher High in Columbia took place over the weekend when he went to Clemson. Mack also has been to UGA and Virginia Commonwealth. USC head coach Frank Martin watched Mack work out on Wednesday.

Mack will take his official visit to Connecticut this weekend and wrap up his visits at USC after that. He doesn’t have a timetable for a deci-

sion, which he ultimately will reveal on Twitter rather than having a formal announcement.

PJ Dozier, a 6-6 player from Spring Valley High in Columbia, was at UNC over the weekend for his second official visit. He’s also been to Michigan. Dozier will go to Georgetown on Oct. 17, to USC on Oct. 24 and to Louisville on Oct. 31.

Dozier remains open with no true leader, according to his father, Perry Dozier. As for how they will handle the announcement, the older Dozier said they are considering doing something on one of the ESPN outlets.

Jacob Evans, a 6-6 player from Baton Rouge, La., has taken official visits to USC, Tulane, Cincinnati and Auburn and is considering a final official visit to LSU, though he’s up in the air about that right now. Evans is planning to make his decision within the next two weeks and all four of the schools he’s visited are still on his board.

“I don’t have a favorite,” he said. “I’m still open. It’s hard.

They (visits) were all fun and I got to know a lot of people at each school.”

Evans said he will base his decision on “my relationship with the coaches, the opportunity to play and playing style.

I’m a bigger guard, and I can rebound and push so I’m looking for an up-tempo offense.”

Evans said once he makes his decision he will hold an announcement at his school.

USC target 7-0 Rozelle Nix of Pensacola Junior College in Florida has set an official visit to Pittsburgh on Oct. 24.

Marquise Pointer, a 6-1 player from Jonesboro, Ark., and 6-3 Grant Riller of Ocoee, Fla., committed to College of Charleston.

Jawun Evans, a 6-0 player from Simpsonville who now lives in Dallas, committed to Oklahoma State.

USC has offered junior point guard Markelle Fultz of Dematha High in Hyattsville, Md. Seventh Woods, a 6-1 junior from Hammond in Columbia, made an unofficial visit to UNC over the weekend.

We really played well after that. I’m hoping we’ll be able to regain that momentum.”

Lake Marion is 4-2 after

opening its region schedule with a 33-9 win over Johnsonville. The Gators have won four straight contests.

CLEMSON Running back Tavien Feaster of Spartanburg High is strong on Clemson and said the Tigers are strong with him.

“They always show me a lot of love when I go down there,” Feaster said. “They’re telling me that I am their No. 1 guy for the 2016 class.”

Feaster spoke of the enthusiasm from those in attendance that made his visit enjoyable. Feaster went to Tennessee over the weekend and Auburn is another possible destination though Feaster has not scheduled that visit.

Several schools are showing him a lot of interest, including Southern California. As for USC, Feaster said he is not hearing much from the Gamecocks. He did not name any favorites.

QB Bowman Sells of Lucas, Texas, will visit Clemson on Oct. 25 when the Tigers host Syracuse, according to 247Sports. Sells has offers from Clemson, Iowa and Ohio State.

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Kyle Busch takes pole at Charlotte

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch showed Joe Gibbs Racing may have found some speed at just the right time of the season with a pole-winning run Thursday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Busch turned a lap at 197.390 mph to earn the top starting spot for KYLE BUSCH Saturday night’s race. Denny Hamlin, his JGR teammate, qualified his Toyota third. Wedged in the middle was Jeff Gordon of Hendrick Motorsports, who went 197.217 to qualify his Chevrolet second.

“We’re edging our way to the top, but anything can happen in this game,’’ Busch said. “It’s a fickle business. You’ve got to take things one step at a time.’’

Such is the nature of NASCAR’s new elimination format in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Four drivers are eliminated every three races, and several top names are in trouble as they head into the second race of the second round. Six-time and defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski

SUMTER FROM PAGE B1 able to stay out of long-distance situations with penalties. We can’t be running a lot of plays behind the chains.”

The Gamecock defense will have its hands full with the Bruins’ potent offense. SF, which is 5-1 and is the defending region champion, is averaging over 33 points a contest.

It can both run and throw the football quite well.

South Florence quarterback Nick Jones has thrown for 1,261 yards and 12 touchdowns with his favorite target being wide receiver David Vereen. He has 41 catches for 666 yards and nine TDs. Running back Rodney Brunson has had three 100-yard games and is aver-

OBITUARIES BARBARA MCCRAY Barbara McCray, 57, died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.

Born on March 16, 1957, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Chappell and Irene Wilder McCray. She served as the activities director at Lake Marion Nursing Home for many McCRAY years. She was the owner of Chap’s Tax Service.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory: one brother, James Frank McCray; four sisters, Dorothy (Charles) Smith, Eliza (Edward) Becton, Shirley (Michael) Levy and Annie McCray Carr, all of Manning; Anthony Adams, who was like a son to her; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ms. McCray will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Manning Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 4343 Greeleyville Highway, Manning, with the funeral discourse by Brother Edward Ross.

Ms. McCray will lie in repose one hour prior to service time.

Online condolences may be sent to summertonfuneralhome@gmail.com.

Viewing will be held from noon until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family will receive friends at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, 2068 L&H Pearson Road, Manning.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton.

SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B6

BANK OF AMERICA 500 LINEUP

By The Associated Press After Thursday qualifying; race Saturday At Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses)

1. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 197.39 mph.

2. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 197.217.

3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 197.087.

4. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 196.542.

5. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 196.442.

6. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 196.1.

7. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 195.837.

8. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 195.744.

9. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 194.953.

10. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 194.861.

11. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 194.328.

12. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191.598.

13. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 196.485.

14. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 196.464.

15. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 196.442.

16. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 196.414.

17. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 196.278.

18. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 196.278.

19. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 196.271.

20. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 196.207.

21. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 196.171.

22. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 196.114.

23. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 195.73.

24. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 195.673.

25. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 195.291.

26. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 195.277.

27. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 194.665.

28. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 194.273.

29. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 194.112.

30. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 193.736.

31. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 193.465.

32. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 193.368.

33. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 193.223.

34. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 193.175.

35. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 193.078.

36. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 192.974.

37. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points.

38. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

39. (66) Brett Moffitt, Toyota, Owner Points.

40. (33) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

41. (83) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, Owner Points.

42. (77) Corey LaJoie, Ford, Owner Points.

43. (32) Blake Koch, Ford, Owner Points.

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44. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford.

go into Saturday night’s race needing very strong runs to give themselves breathing room headed into next week’s elimination race at Talladega.

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He has 653 yards and five scores on 107 carries.

“They do a great job,” Jones said of the Bruins. “They’re a real balanced football team offensively. They’ve got some outstanding skill players.

make it into the final round of Thursday night qualifying.

Johnson, winner of the CocaCola 600 here in May, had to wave off his first qualifying attempt and squeaked into the second round with a late run.

He then failed to make it out of the second round. Johnson will start 21st and is ranked last in the 12-driver Chase field.

“Just didn’t have the speed there on that final run,’’ Johnson said. “It’s disappointing.

There’s no way around it.’’

Also surprising was that both Keselowski and Joey Logano, two of the top qualifiers all season, failed to advance into the final round. It’s only the second time this season both Penske cars have failed to make it to the final round of qualifying.

“We’ve been off a little bit in qualifying trim since we’ve been here,’’ Keselowski said.

“But I thought our race trim was really good in practice and that’s the most important thing so we’ll keep working.’’

Logano will start 13th with Keselowski 17th. Logano won last week to earn an automatic berth into the third round, and Keselowski was dominant in the first round of the Chase but is currently ranked 10th in the field.

They’ve lost a couple of linemen (to injury), but it doesn’t appear they’ve missed them at all.”

Jones thinks his team will be ready to play.

“None of my kids have been happy in practice,” Jones

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by Nolen (41), Daquan Tindal (37), Dominique Rose (36) and Khafari Buffalo (35). Rose and Tindal lead the team with three quarterback sacks apiece.

Buffalo leads the team with three interceptions while eight different players have a fumble recovery.

MC has been hampered by turnovers all season.

Senior quarterback London Johnson leads the Bulldogs and is a dual threat. Sophomore Dylven Covington and junior Demetrius Knox are the main tailbacks. Senior Tabari Hines and junior Alonte Littles are the top receiving threats.

The Gators’ rushing attack has been the key to its offensive success with six players having 115 yards or more rushing.

Sophomore tailback Latheron Rodgers-Anderson leads the way 763 yards and eight touchdowns on 91 totes. Senior QB Roderick Charles has rushed for 371 yards and eight TDs on 44 carries.

Charles has completed 31 of 62 passes for 498 yards and five scores against three interceptions.

said. “They aren’t happy with the way the last two weeks went. We’ve had two great weeks of practice, and I think reality has set in with the team. They know they can’t rely on what they did last year (playing for the 4A Divi-

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Buffalo leads the team in receiving with 185 yards and one touchdown on 11 catches. Terry Singleton has 168 yards and a TD on nine catches and Tyshawn Johnson has two TD receptions among his five catches for 81 yards.

“Whoever’s got the hot handle, and we’ve got a couple of guys who can get the job done, we want to put the ball in their hands and give them a chance to make a play for us,” Parks said. “We don’t want to over-complicate things -- get the ball into our guys’ hands and let them make plays for us.”

Parks believes his kids haven’t been given enough credit and, in order to change that they have to go out and win ball games. A win against the Bulldogs would go a long way to ward earning that respect. “(The players) know they’re not going to get the respect they need until they win a big game,” Parks said. “You look at some of the heavy hitters and Marlboro County has won state championships and been deep in the playoffs in the past. Our kids know if you want to get respect in this region you do it by winning games.”

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“South Florence was the only region team to beat us last year, and they’re the defending region champion. One of our goals is winning the region, and they’ve got what we want.”

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FLOSSIE WRIGHT-LITTLES Flossie Wright-Littles, 82, departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on July 24, 1932, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Marie Canty Wright. She attended the public schools of Sumter County and LITTLES graduated from Lincoln High School. She also graduated from Morris College with a degree in education. She taught at Ebenezer School before relocating to New Jersey. Flossie later returned to Sumter to raise her family. Flossie was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, where she participated in various organizations.

Flossie opened her home to many of her relatives, neighbors, friends and the friends of her children. Her home served as a safe haven to those who needed it, and she was their caretaker. She loved people, and her laugh will always be remembered. She was a devoted mother, aunt, sister and friend.

Loving memories will be cherished by two daughters, Wanda (Ernest) Green and Trena (William) Harper; two sons, Donovan (Mae Ruth) Wright and Exabrial (Kimberly) Brooks; grandchildren, Auntrez and Treniece Pinkney, Demond and Shavon Wright, Isis Pearson, Ireona, London and Seth Brooks, Ikeile and Jocquise Green, Zamarion Wells and Steven (Dasha) Graves; two greatgranddaughters, Christina Marie Wright and Mila Jael Pinkney; one brother, Raymond Wright of Newark, New Jersey; one sister, Dorothy Bryant of Savannah, Georgia; one brother-in-law, John Session of Brooklyn, New York; special nieces and nephew raised in the home, Deborah Wright, Tamara Wright, Sieanna (Ernest and Kennedy Rose) Sinkler and Tyson (Ikea) Wright; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by three sons, Osiris Kafu (Gregory Alonzo Wright), James Albert Littles and Henry C. Littles Jr.; three brothers, James, Albert Jr. (Tacky) and Leon Wright; two sisters, Miriam Session and Delores Wright-Brooks; and one sister-in-law, Rosa Wright.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Doris R. Bright, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Daryl McGhaney.

The family will be receiving friends and relatives at the home of her daughter, Wanda Green, 4453 Reona Ave., Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at noon.

The procession will leave at 12:30 p.m. from the home.

Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends.

Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, Oakland Avenue, Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

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Survivors are his wife, Jane Moore of Sumter; two sons, Ernest (Tawaina) Miller Jr. of Sumter and Terrance (Monika) Miller of Florence; a daughter, Elexus Miller of Sumter; five brothers, Roosevelt Miller of Columbia, Johnny (Dythinia) Miller of Brooklyn, New York, Marvin (Priscilla) Miller of Manning, Carl Miller of Charleston and Sammie Lee Miller of Augusta, Georgia; seven sisters, Elizabeth (Lee) Fullwood of Leland, North Carolina, Annatte Miller of Queens, New York, Jeanette (Lawrence) Hilton of Manning, Margie Miller of Columbia, Gladys Miller of Hopkins, Deloris (Jerome) Gibbs of Vance and Roxie (William) House of New Orleans, Louisiana; three granddaughters; one aunt, Martha Miller of Manning; two stepdaughters, Tiffany Bennett and Torie (Randy) Johnson, both of Sumter; three stepsons, Kevin Moore, Kenny Moore and Quincy Gamble, all of Sumter; and a special godson, Dashaun Gibbs of Vance.

The celebratory services for Mr. Miller will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Rock Hill Baptist Church, Manning, with the Rev. Dr. Leon Winn, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. George P. Windley Sr. assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Mr. Miller will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.

The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1960 Forest Drive, Sumter, and at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Lawrence Hilton, 1093 Moorer St., Manning.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

LAQUANDA COOPER NEW ZION — Laquanda “Quanda” Cooper, 39, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.

She was a daughter of Annabelle Cooper Brown and William Albert Cooper and stepdaughter of COOPER Mack Brown and Annie Ruth Cooper.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Walker Gamble Elementary School, New Zion. Burial will follow in Lodabar AME Church Cemetery, New Zion.

The family is receiving at the home of her mother and stepfather, Annabelle and Mack Brown, 1499 527 Subdivision Road, New Zion.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

DARREN ANDREWS NEW YORK, New York — Darren Andrews, age 49, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Queens Hospital, New York.

Born on March 20, 1965, in New York, he was a son of John Andrews and the late Tisha Mae Britton Andrews.

He was the husband of Catherine Jones Andrews.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Catherine Jones Andrews; a daughter, Shadora Andrews; a son, Amir Simpkins; two grandchildren; three sisters, Elouise (Lindsey Jr.) Conyers, Edna Cooper and Pamela (Martin Greg) Dick-

ens; and a host of close relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Dr. W.T. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be the church cemetery.

Mr. Andrews will be placed in the church at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service.

The family will receive friends at the home of his father, John Andrews, 1106 Locust Way, Manning.

Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, (803) 485-4280.

11:30 a.m. from the home.

Floral bearers will be granddaughters, nieces and grandnieces.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.

Burial will be in Mechanicsville United Methodist Churchyard cemetery.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com.

Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

BERNICE G. PERRY JASPER DAVIS SR. Jasper Davis Sr., 87, departed his life on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 8, 1927, in Lee County, he was a son of the late Arthur Sr. and Annie Walker Davis. He attended the public schools of Lee County.

At an early age, Jasper joined Mechanicsville United Methodist Church. During the 1940s and 50s, Mechanicsville United Methodist Church was known as the “singing church,” with the Davis Brothers, Hosie, Ernest, Jimmy, Lucious, Jasper, Offey, Sammie Lee and Harry being the main singers.

Jasper was employed by Georgia Pacific for many years, up until his retirement.

He was mechanically gifted for repairing automobiles, lawn mowers and other electronic devices. He collected junk and turned it into a masterpiece. He was also a great sportsman, including fishing and hunting. He also mastered creating vegetable gardens.

On July 25, 1948, Jasper married the sweetheart of his life, Dessie Harris Davis, to whom he remained married for 66 years. To this union 12 children were born.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Dessie Harris Davis; eight daughters, Lillie (Eugene) Faulk of Conway, Mamie Davis of Newark, New Jersey, Betty (Larry) LaGrant of Columbia, Josephine (Eberdease) Thomas of Blythewood, Bernise Davis of Miami, Florida, Cheryl (James) Woods of Irmo, and Linda Davis and Vivian Davis, both of Atlanta; three sons, Jasper Davis Jr. of Sumter, and William Michael and Bobby Donnell Davis of Atlanta; one brother, Edward (Shirley) Davis of Bishopville; two sisters-in-law, Cammie Davis of Bishopville and Charlie Mae Davis of Newark; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one son, Lucious Davis; a devoted stepmother, Laura Cooke Davis; two sisters, Ella Mae and Lille Mae; and eight brothers, Harry, Ernest, Sammie, Jimmy, Arthur Jr., Hosie, Offey and Lucious.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 184 Lake Ashwood Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Kenneth N. Carter, pastor, eulogist, assisted by Pastor A.L. Downing, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pontiac, and Pastor Eddie W. Davis, Little Zion Baptist Church, Blythewood.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 352 Ferrell Road, Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m.

The procession will leave at

ERNEST MILLER Ernest “Lone Wolf” Miller, 52, companion of Jane Moore, died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born on April 5, 1962, in Manning, a son of the late MILLER Legvan and Bertha Walker Miller. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Manning High School Class of 1980. He was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church and served on the board of trustees. He was a member of Thunderguard M/C. He was a United States Army veteran and was employed with the Clarendon County Sheriff’s

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Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Birnie Sr. and Mary L. Lane Geddis. Bernice attended the public schools of Sumter County. She was raised in the St. Luke AME Church in Sumter and later joined St. Luke AME Church in Newark, New Jersey. While there, she served faithfully in many ministries. She was employed with the Charles Bessles Co. in Linden, New Jersey, for 30 years.

After retirement, she relocated and rejoined St. Luke AME Church of Sumter and served in many capacities including the steward board as a stewardess, pastor’s aide, pulpit board, kitchen committee, missionary society and the layman’s board.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Priscilla Geddis; two sisters, Geraldine Brockington and Catherine Geddis; and a brother, Willie Joseph Geddis.

Surviving are three sisters, Rosa L. Terry of Schertz, Texas, Amelia Geddis (Ernest) Porter of Columbia and Beverly Geddis of Sumter; three brothers, Birnie (Barbara) Geddis Jr. and Anthony (Ingram) Geddis, both of Sumter, and Garnett Mack of Bronx, New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Luke AME Church, 2355 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Robert Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in St. Luke AME Church cemetery.

The public may view from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter.

The family will receive friends at the home, 17 Middle St., Sumter.

The family requests that memorials and condolences be made on their memorial tribute page found at www.PalmerMemorialChapel.com.

GERALDINE P. WOODS Geraldine Phillips Woods was born on May 26, 1960, to the late Willie Henry and Mary Brown. She was the loving wife of the late Jessie Lee Woods. She departed this life

on Oct. 4, 2014, at her residence.

She leaves to mourn her passing: her loving children, Matthew Phillips, Damion (April) Woods and Sabrina (Samuel) Williams); 11 grandchildren, all of Sumter; three sisters, Cornell Brown of Wilmington, North Carolina, Diana Woods (Carl Lee Woods) and Delorise Boyd (Nolis L. Boyd); one brother, Darron Brown, all of Sumter; four aunts; a close friend, Henry Robinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

The body will be placed in the church at noon on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 W. Fulton St., Sumter, with the Rev. James Blassingame officiating. Interment will follow in Mayesville Cemetery, Mayesville.

The family is receiving friends at 257 Pioneer Drive, Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

ETHELINE E. LIGHTBODY Etheline E. “Ett” Hatfield Lightbody, 74, wife of William G. “Bill” Lightbody, died on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at her home.

Born in Warsaw, she was a daughter of the late Alton and Gertrude Mitchum Ethridge.

She enjoyed sewing and fishing. She was an avid NASCAR fan. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Dana Hatfield and Janet Stiles, both of Sumter; two stepdaughters, Hilary Lightbody of Georgia and Heather Lightbody of New Jersey; a stepson, George Lightbody of New Jersey; grandchildren, Colby Hatfield, Jerry Stiles (Jessica), Jeremy Stiles, Casey Lightbody and Brooke Lightbody; a sister, Gail Connely; and two brothers, Larry Ethridge and Carrol Ethridge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Tiny Bell Ethridge.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Janet Stiles, 3630 Osteen Lane.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsen St., Columbia, SC 29201.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ray Tobias & Company Septic tank pumping & services.

(803) 340-1155. Ask about other discounts. $10 off for new customers when you mention this ad! www.raytobiasseptic.com

Tree Service

ESTATE AUCTION Estate of Jeffie McDonald 905 N. Guignard Dr., Sumter Home & all contents Sat. October 11th @ 10 am Rain or shine.

Preview Fri. Oct. 10th, 1 - 5 pm. www.rickwattsauctions.com or call Rick Watts SCAL #124 843-669-5717 or 843-687-1499

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales 919 Wisteria Way Sat 7-2 Hshld items, kitchen, dishes, pots/pans, furniture, ect. No Early Sales.

13 Wactor St. Fri 8-? & Sat. 8-?

Household, cloths, antiques.

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

Mention this ad & get 10% off.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.

803-316-0128

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.

2701 Powhatan Dr 8am- 2pm Many unique items!

121 Horseshoe Cove (off Lauren Mill Rd.) Sat. 7-1 Hshld items, kids & adult cloths, baby items, cribb, blk french door refridg., ect.

LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $2 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

70 Long Bond Ct. (off Keels Rd.) Sat. 8-1 Little bit of everything, good stuff.

HUGE Yard / Bake / Hot dog Sale.

Lemira Church, 514 Blvd. Rd. Sat. 7a-1p. Tons of items: furn., tv's, clothes (some never worn), games and lots of misc. all at BARGAIN prices!

415 E. Liberty St. Sat. 7am-? Lots of furniture, odds/ends & much more.

20 SteppingStone Path (off Wise Dr)Sat 8-2 Multi Family Electronics & Lots of Good Stuff!

2975 Hermitage Dr Sat 7-12 Multi Family Men, Women & Hshld items 872 Twin Lake Dr. Sat. 7-12. Baby items, furniture, Other misc. Rain Shine Store Closing EJ'S 522 W Liberty St. Hangers, and clothing racks. All cloths $1 each. Hours 9-5.

For Sale Merz-Benz S-500 4 Tires w/chrome rims 20in $900. Suzi '03 Mc-Scotter 4446mi. $600, 400cc Call 803-795-6140 Cemetery Plot @ Evergreen , Fountain #2 section, $2,300 OBO Call 843-729-6076.

Easy Come Sweet Potatoes 40lb. box $20 at 435 S. Guignard Easy Go 803-464-6337 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311 Cemetery Plots- Two plots with vaults, opening/closing fees and granite marker with vase in Evergreen Memorial Park , Sumter, SC. Save thousands. Call 803-469-9763 5 pc. Queen size BR set w/ mattress excellent condition $500. Double bed w/ mattress $100. Hover vaccum cleaner $65. Living Rm couch like new $125. Vintage sewing machine, modern age model 799 super stich in cabinet $95. HP Photo Smart printer model C3180 $65.

Collectible dolls & furn. Many other items call 803-775-8840 or 803-491-4026

Help Wanted Full-Time

Help Wanted Part-Time

Sandhills Medical is currently seeking a, licensed LPN to provide direct care in a progressive physician's office in Sumter, SC. We offer 8 to 5 work hours, no weekends, 401k, paid holidays, and excellent health insurance benefits. Please send resumes to Nikki Stokes, 40 Baldwin Ave., Lugoff, SC 29078 or nstokes@sandhillsmedical.org. Fax to 803-408-8895.

Sales Team Needed ATTN: Sumter If you enjoy speaking with people then We want to speak with you. For more info regarding this position please call David Johnson 443-225-9888.

RN's/LPN's Needed Immediately Tender Care Home Health Care of SC. Pediatric exp. Highly Desired.

Apply with resume at tchhemployment@att.net (888) 669-0104 LOCAL CORPORATION seeking upbeat, highly motivated and energetic individual for Part or Full Time Administrative Position. Proficient computer skills required. Must work well in a team-oriented environment and be adaptable to a flexible work schedule. Must possess excellent communication skills and have ability to multi-task. Please send Resume' to P-371 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677, Sumter SC 29151.

Exp. Shingle Nailers & Carpenters Must have own transportation.

Only experienced need to apply. Call or 968-2459. No calls after 5!!!

Help Wanted Part-Time Part-time Assistant needed for a busy office in Manning. Please send all response to P-Box 336 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

3100 S Wise Dr. Noon Fri. to Noon Sat. Ladies clothes (sz Large) tools, beginners golfs clubs, oil paintings & prints, joiner, belt sander, dishes, bikes, antiques

602 W Calhoun 3 Family Sale Fri 7am-6pm & Sat 7am-1pm clothes, dishes, furn lots of everything!

Sumter Elks Lodge 1100 W. Liberty St. Saturday. 7-2. Large Variety!!

Multi-family, Golfair Ct. Sat 7 am.

No early birds. Holiday decor, storage cabinet, and more.

Open every weekend.

905-4242

For Sale or Trade

3170 Ebenezer Rd. Sat 8-? Partial estate sale lots of furn., home decor., toys

Troy Built Riding Lawn Mower 42" 17hsp $250 call 803-795-4440

I'm Available to clean your home.

Affordable, reliable 16-17 yrs exp ref's. Call Melissa 803-938-5204

RENTALS Rental to Share Need settled roommate to hang out with for cook outs, movies, going out to eat, etc. Nice neighborhood.

Will have own room & access to the whole house. No kids, no pets & no wild party's. $300 mo. 436-9926.

Unfurnished Apartments Montreat St. (off Miller Rd.) 2BR 1BA, all electric, no pets $350-400 mo + dep. 803-316-8105.

Nice 1BR Apartment $475/mo & $325/dep. No pets. 803-775-5638

$$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

ROUTE OPEN IN

Firewood for Sale Will Deliver. Call 803 651-8672

Support Sumter United Ministries

Please help us by donating New or Used items from your yard sale or business for our future yard sales. Call for Pick-up Ed: 803-464-7643.

Work Wanted

EMPLOYMENT

Manning City Limits GREAT FOR PERSON LOOKING FOR EXTRA INCOME

Help Wanted Full-Time Ding Dong Avon Calling Avon by Vi, ISR. $15 to start. Let's talk 803-934-6292 or join online today! www.startavon.com Ref: Viola

If you have good, dependable transportation and a phone in your home, apply in person at:

Assistant Manager needed by the Sumter Branch of World Acceptance Corp. Valid Drivers License and Auto required. This is a Manager's Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefits package. Promotion to Manager is possible within 15 months. No experience necessary.

Apply in person at Colonial Finance 575 Broad St. Sumter.

Circulation Department

20 N. Magnolia Street Sumter, SC 29150 or call Harry at (803) 774-1257

Line Cook Must have kitchen experience and own transportation.

Come in to fill out application.

Simply Southern Bistro 65 W Wesmark Blvd

ESTATE AUCTION Estate of Jeffie McDonald (deceased) 905 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC

City Suburbs • approximately 2.7 miles Northwest of downtown

ROUTE OPEN IN

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 • 10:00 AM

Wedgefield Area

DON’T MISS THIS AUCTION - VERY MOTIVATED SELLER

GREAT FOR PERSON LOOKING FOR EXTRA INCOME

I’ve never seen so many cars and people!

What do you think is going on over there?

(RAIN OR SHINE)

HOME and CONTENTS

Brick ranch style home 1475sf, 3 bdrms, 2 ba, situated on approximately one half acre well landscaped lot. Personal Property: 6 rooms of furniture and related household items. A good selection of nice Gold Jewelry.

HOME SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT OR SCHEDULED OPEN HOUSE. For picture of home, open house dates, terms, and a partial listing of the personal property, go to our website www.rickwattsauctions.com and click on view flyer. This is a public auction, anybody can buy.

Auction Preview: Friday, Oct. 10th • 1pm - 5pm

FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT Rick Watts Auctioneers SCAL 124 WM Yonce Auctions SCAL 104 843-669-5717 or 843-687-1499 Florence email: rick @ rickwattsauctions.com

If you have good, dependable transportation and a phone in your home, apply in person at:

Circulation Department

20 N. Magnolia Street Sumter, SC 29150 or call Harry at (803) 774-1257

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Mayo’s Suit City “Think Pink in October!”

With any purchase of $100 or more, get get PINK tie and handkerchief set FREE!

Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com

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WATERPROOF PET PROTECTORS

Chair ...............$12 Each 29 Progress St. - Sumter Loveseat..........$15 Each 775-8366 Ext. 37 Sofa ................$20 Each Store Hours Mon. - Sat. • 9:30 - 5:00 Closed Sunday Unfurnished Apartments

Spa Facial Set....$5 Each

Homes for Sale

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO Hampton Pk Hist. Dist Clean,attractive 3 Rm (1Bdrm) Range, Refrig.,Washer & Dryer Ceiling fans, No pets.

Off Street parking $410 Mo. +Sec Dep w/Yr Lease Credit report & Refs Req. Call 773-2451 Small 1BR country apt, A/C, all new appliances. $450/mo w/ all utilities. No Pets. Call 803-469-8377

Unfurnished Homes 3BD 2BA 1730 Ketch Ave. $950, 2BD 2BA MH 15 North $425, 2BD 1BA 221 Fagan St. $475 Four Seasons Reality 803-236-3230

Mobile Home Rentals Nice 3BR/2BA DW on 1 acre. 5 min. to Shaw. Priv lot. $650/mo. + dep.

803-983-0371.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350 4BD 2BA D/W Hwy 15 S. $850+dep 3BD 2BA D/W Hwy 441 behind Shaw $785+dep Call 803-225-0389

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale 3BR 1BA on 1 acre of land $49,000 Call 803-775-5638

Twin Lakes S/D Nice home priced to sell. 3 br, 2 ba, approx. 1600 sq ft on 0.45 acre lot.

Great location. Call 803-468-8985.

Must Sell Was $144,900 Now $134,500. 3455 Oleander Dr. 3BD 2BA Fire Place, Immaculate. Call 803-494-8956 or 803-406-9188 On 88 acres of Farm and wooded land, Monte Carlo Ln., 4BR 2BA, Heat pump, carpet & vinyl floors, Contact: R. Davis 270-839-0459

Land & Lots for Sale Recreational/Hunting Prop. in St. Charles Area/Lee Co. 67.95 Ac. $2,900 Per Ac. Call 803-778-1580

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Sumter School District Invitation For Bids IFB # 14-0019

Proposals are being solicited for the purpose of contracting for insurance for Sumter County employees. This insurance will be for Group Critical Illness and Group Accident Policies.

The contract is for a term of up to five years.

PUBLIC AUCTION Sumter Self Storage, 731 Broad St. Sumter, S.C. will have an auction 10:00AM Saturday, Nov. 1st, 2014.

Weather permitted. Following units be sold: Kerensa King 549 Roderic Hoskins 322 Yasmen Baldwin 354 Anthony Fullard 367 Marcus Benbow 511 Tenaya Ellison 503 Sale handled by management. "CASH ONLY" Items must be removed by Sunday 5:00PM.

Commercial Industrial

Notice Of Application

Copies of this Request for Proposals and any issued addenda may be obtained from the Purchasing Director, Sumter County, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, 29150, (803)436-2329, or fax (803)436-2335. Please note that if a vendor obtains documents from the Purchasing Director, it is the vendor's responsibility to contact the Purchasing Director to find out if any additional addenda or attachments have been issued.

Proposals received after the specified time will not be accepted and will be returned to the vendor unopened. Proposals will be opened at the stated time and place and only the name of the vendor will be read aloud.

Beer & Wine License Notice is hereby given that SATA, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine at 13386A Highway 301, Gable, SC 26051. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than October 19, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Sumter School District invites qualified contractors to offer Sealed Bids for a Dumpster Pad at Sumter High School, 2580 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, South Carolina.

$8 per set

Bid Notices Wilson Hall 803-469-6900.

1. Remove all grass, concrete curbing, etc., and install concrete paving as shown on site plan.

2. Provide for revisions as required to allow existing manhole to flush out with new concrete.

3. Install masonry screen wall around trash dumpster as shown on plans and elevation.

4. Build and install wooden doors as shown.

Contractors may obtain bid documents by contacting the Architect: Jackson & Sims Architects, 7-1/2 South Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, 803-773-4329.

Deposit for bid documents will be $50.00 (non-refundable). Electronic documents are available by request at jsarch@ftc-i.net.

The Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the site.

Interested Bidder should enter thru Gate #5 - off of Stadium Road.

Road,

Sumter,

SC,

Sumter County School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive minor formalities in the bidding, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder if deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

Summons & Notice

The scope of work consists of:

The Owner will receive bids on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sumter School District Office, Conference Room, 1345

SUMMONS IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE #2003-GC-43-024 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Colonial Trust Company, as Trustee of the Joel T. Newcome / Harby Sub-Trust Plaintiff/Petitioner Vs. James D. Harrelson, Jr. and Christopher S. Duffee, as Co-Trustees of the H.J.Harby Trust Fund; James M. Newcome, Jr.; Catherine S. Newcome; and Isha Newcome and Jeshuea Newcome, the minor children of Joel T. Newcome, deceased; Defendants

TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the

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SUPER SALE Chevy Z71 4x4 Dodge Ram 4x4 Ford F-150 Starting at $3,900 Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

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Bid Notices

Group Critical Illness and Group Accident Policies for Sumter County Employees

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SATURDAY, NOV. 1, 2014 8AM - 5PM

2 ac, Manning, Lake Marion. Will perk, 5 mins. to water. M.H. welcome. Paved road, lightly wooded. $19,900. Owner will finance.

Down payment. $2,000. Payment, $202. Call anytime. 473-7125

Lease or Sale 5200 sq ft Building.

5 offices plus 1 Room w/1600 sq ft with H & C , and 1 w/1200 sq ft & shop area. 822 S Guignard Call 803 968-5762

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time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on September 8, 2014 at 3:14 p.m.

20 Calhoun Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 Appraised Value

$305.000

B. Lindsay Crawford, III Theodore von Keller Sara C. Hutchins Crawford & von Keller, LLC P.O. Box 4216, Columbia, SC 29240 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff

SUMMONS AND NOTICES

Sale Price

$225.000

Or Best Offer Owners Moving To Lake Marion $100.000 Renovation Completed In 2009 1 Year Home Warranty 3400 Sq. Ft. 3/4 BR, 3.5 BA’s

Open House Sunday, 2-4pm or Call 803-236-3970 Complaint/Petition in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint/Petition on the subscriber at his office in the City of Sumter, SC., within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff/Petitioners in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint/Petition.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: That unless you apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent the interest of the issue of Joel T. Newcome, deceased, (being the Settlor under the terms of the within Plaintiff/Petitioner, Joel T. Newcome/Harby Sub-Trust) who are made party Defendants in this action, the undersigned will apply to this Court for the appointment of such Guardian ad Litem.

Jack W. Erter, Jr. LEE, ERTER, WILSON, HOLLER & SMITH, LLC 126 North Main Street Sumter, South Carolina 29150 (803) 774-6241 Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner

SUMMONS (Claim and Delivery) (Non-Jury) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case No. 2014-CP-43-1909 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, v.

Victor M. Gonzalez and any Unknown Occupants being a class designated as John Doe Defendant(s).

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY required to Answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, to serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint on the persons whose names are subscribed below at Post Office Box 4216, Columbia, South Carolina 29240, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service hereof, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 14-CP-43-1256 (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF, vs.

Raven Talbert, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Lowery; Ann Lowery; David Lowery; Robert Lowery; Jeanette Truitt; and Catherine Ferguson, DEFENDANT(S).

TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the AMENDED Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscribers at their office, 4000 Faber Place, Suite 450, P.O. Box 71727, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29415, or to otherwise appear and defend the action pursuant to applicable court rules, within thirty (30) days after 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 such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint or otherwise appear and defend within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and 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 TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S) AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 53(b) SCRCP, as amended effective September 1, 2002, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this action. If there are counterclaims requiring a jury trial, any party may file a demand under rule 38, SCRCP and the case will be returned to the Circuit Court.

NOTICE OF FILING AMENDED COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on August 7, 2014 at 2:52 P.M.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention programs for the purpose of resolving the above-referenced foreclosure action.

If you wish to be considered for a foreclosure intervention program, you must contact Finkel Law Firm LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450 (29405), P.O. Box 71727 (29415), North Charleston, SC 29405, or call (843) 577-5460 within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. Finkel Law Firm LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you and is not authorized to provide you any legal advice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROCESS, THE FORECLOSURE MAY PROCEED. NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.): This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information you provide will be used for that purpose. However, if you have previously received a discharge from bankruptcy, this message is not and should be construed as an attempt to collect a debt, but only as

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

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FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC THOMAS A. SHOOK Post Office Box 71727 North Charleston, South Carolina 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorney for Plaintiff

Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the County Council of Sumter County, South Carolina in County Council Chambers, Sumter County Administration Building, 3rd Floor, 13 E. Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina, on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practical, as said hearing can be convened.

The purpose of such public hearing is to consider an ordinance, number 14-818, authorizing (1) the execution and delivery of a Fee in Lieu of Tax and Incentive Agreement by and between Sumter County, South Carolina (the "County") and Apex Tool Group, LLC, acting for itself, one or more affiliates or other project sponsors (the "Company"), whereby the County shall covenant to accept negotiated fees in lieu of

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ad valorem taxes in connection with the acquisition, improvement and equipping of certain facilities in the County (collectively, the "Project"); (2) special source revenue credits in connection with the Project; (3) the benefits of a multi-county industrial or business park to be made available to the Project; and (4) other matters relating thereto.

NOTICE OF BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING

At the public hearing all taxpayers and residents of the County and other interested persons who appear will be given an opportunity to express their view for or against the ordinance.

SUMTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA By: Larry Blanding, Chairman, Sumter County Council

The City of Manning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, October 27, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 29 W. Boyce Street, to hear the following appeal: Request No. E-2014-01 by Onnie Kendall to be allowed a special exception for residential use at 321 S. Church Street, Tax Map#187-03-02-017-00, zoned Office Commercial (OC).

Documents related to this appeal are available for public inspection during regular business hours at City Hall, 29 W. Boyce Street, Manning, SC 29102.

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CLASSIC AND DEEP! DEEP!™ DISH PEPPERONI

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CRAZY COMBO

WITH PURCHASE OF ONE LARGE PEPPERONI DEEP! DEEP!™ DISH PIZZA & CAESAR WINGS®

*“Highest Rated Chain - Value For The Money” based on a nationwide survey of quick service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2007-2013.

8 PIECE ORDER

OFFER EXPIRES: 10/31/14

Valid only at participating Little Caesars® locations.

Not good with any other offers. Plus tax where applicable.

Valid only at participating Little Caesars® locations.

Not good with any other offers. Plus tax where applicable.

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Plus tax where applicable.

Available at participating locations. ©2014 LCE, Inc. 45214 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo includes 4 slices of DEEP!DEEP!™ DISH Pepperoni Pizza and 1 20oz Pepsi-Cola® product.

Valid only at participating Little Caesars® locations. Plus tax where applicable.

PEPSI, PEPSI-COLA, and the Pepsi Globe are registered trademarks of PepsiCo, Inc.

9/30/14 To advertise call 1-888-859-6380

8/28/14 9:08 AM

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THE SUMTER ITEM

OCTOBER 2014

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Not a new tax, but an extension of the existing penny.

Benefits from the 2008 penny...

Sumter County Judicial Center

Intersection Improvements

New Recreational Facility Land Protection

New Water Plant

New Rural Fire Stations

Keep the Momentum Going!

• 2008 Yes vote created 2500+ jobs • 4 new rural fire stations • Patriot Park which hosts over 15,000 visitors annually

PAY A PENNY NOW...OR PAY A DOLLAR LATER...

• 2014 Yes vote will pave 59 roads • Resurface 66 roads • Create a 911 system that is accessible throughout all Sumter County areas • Industrial infrastructure improvements to attract new business REMEMBER - GASOLINE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE NOT TAXED BY THE PENNY

VOTE YES ON NOVEMBER 4 WWW.PENNYFORPROGRESS.COM

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OCTOBER 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

$1999 Queen Set

$2699 Queen Set

We are very proud to introduce Tempur-Pedic to our line of fine mattresses.

Come in and see the all NEW 2014 line up of Tempur-pedic!

*12 months financing with no interest

$3299 Queen Set

$3999 Queen Set

Free Mattress Protector with purchase $2399 Queen Set

Free Delivery, Removal and Set-up

$2999 Queen Set

$3699 Queen Set

Brown’s “Where Quality Matters”

FURNITURE & BEDDING

*With approved credit through WellsFargo. Minimum payment applies. See store for details.

31 W. WESMARK BLVD • SUMTER, SC

803-774-2100