October 22, 2015 by The Sumter Item

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Law enforcement seized cocaine, firearms, more than $750,000 in cash and numerous vehicles when executing search warrants that led to 19 suspects being arrested earlier this week.

Sumter Police take lead on case that nabs 19 suspects across S.C. BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com An investigation that began after a string of violent shooting incidents in South Sumter has led to the arrest of 19 people allegedly involved in a major cocaine distribution ring in Aiken, Lexington, Saluda, Sumter, Richland and Lee counties, according to Sumter Police PHOTO PROVIDED BY SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Chief Russell Roark. “What brought us to Sumter Police Department, led by Chief Russell Roark, right, took the lead on the investigation that eventually involved Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Anthony this was in January through May 2014, there Dennis, left, FBI, S.C. Law Enforcement Division and other agencies across the state.

were nine shootings in a several block area,” Roark said. “Detectives in the drug unit began to investigate, and as we got into the investigation, all of the incidents were related to criminal activity, and all were related to drug activity and all were known associates.” As the investigation proceeded, it spread across the state, Roark said. He said Sumter Police Department reached out to the FBI for assistance,

and the investigation also came to include South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and numerous other agencies within the state. Roark said he thinks the individuals indicted from the Sumter area were responsible for most of the violent crime in South Sumter. According to a U.S. Department of Justice news release, the arrests

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com During Sumter County Council’s meeting Tuesday, City of Sumter officials continued to urge residents to register with Federal Emergency Management Agency for individual assistance. Residents can apply for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362 or in person at Sumter County Civic Center between 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. City Manager Deron Mc-

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Cormick said he recently read a few “horror stories” about people who decided to do repairs on their own but found themselves overwhelmed with the cost and amount of work required. Mayor Joe McElveen said although the water around some residential and commercial properties may have gone down and things seem fine now, problems could pop up later. If people are not registered with FEMA before the window closes and

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BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com Forty thousand fans weren’t screaming Wednesday when the band Chasin’ Crazy broke into an a cappella version of one of its upcoming songs at a home they were repairing in Sumter. And the instruments they played — shovels, hammers and saws — created a less harRICK CARPENTER/THE SUTMER ITEM monious tune than their fidJimmy James Hunter, lead guitar and vocalist for Chasin’ Crazy, dle, bass and acoustic guitars.

peels paneling off a Sumter home the band has been helping repair.

DEATHS, B4 and B5 Everett G. Walker Mary D. Chaney Brenda Harper Frank McDaniel Artie Hatfield Willie L. Cummings

Tommy L. Montgomery James Humes Jr. Zelene E. Robinson Ladeaner C. Williams Warren T. Hodgson

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Matthews elected to fill seat of slain senator CHARLESTON — Walterboro attorney Margie Bright Matthews has been elected to fill the state Senate seat of Clementa Pinckney, who was slain in the Charleston church shootings earlier this year. Results from the South Carolina Election Commission show that Matthews gathered almost 90 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s balloting in Senate District 45. She defeated Republican Al Fernandez, a small businessman and minister. The district includes parts of six Lowcountry counties reaching from Charleston to Jasper County. Matthews’ election means there will be two women in the Senate. The other is Republican Katrina Shealy of Lexington. Pinckney was one of nine people shot and killed in June at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston.

Historic preservation meeting canceled Sumter Historical Preservation Design Review Committee will not meet today because there are no requests that require consideration by the committee. The committee’s next regular meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. Any questions can be directed to Sumter City and County Planning Department at (803) 774-1660.

United Ministries to hold disaster relief training Sumter United Ministries is planning to hold another Disaster Relief Training at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at 36 Artillery Drive. This training will allow people in the community to volunteer and safely assist in disaster relief clean up on the ministries’ teams in Sumter County. Call (803) 775-0757 for more information.

Outlaw Street Racing group race to cure cancer The South Carolina Outlaw Street Racing will present a race to cure cancer on Saturday, Oct. 24, at its raceway at 8497 Silver Road in Manning. The event will include music by DJPAYME, a free bounce house and hot dogs, while they last. Gates open at 1 p.m., and the racing begins at 6 p.m. The event will include a 30-minute candlelight ceremony honoring those lost and those whose lives have been changed forever because of cancer. The event will ask for donation to the American Cancer Society. October is national breast cancer month. Spectator price is $15.

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The reggae band Mystic Vibrations will close out Downtown Sumter’s Fourth Fridays series for 2015. They’ll play in the green space across from the Sumter Opera House on North Main Street from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Mystic Vibrations brings Jamaican rhythms to Sumter BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

eryone. We also have a lot of people who come to every concert regardless of the type of music it is, (and) they really seem to enjoy the variety.” Rock, country, rhythm and blues, beach music, pop and jazz have all been performed at the monthly concerts this summer, with some bands playing a variety of genres. Mystic Vibrations is a reggae band with its roots in Jamaica. Reggae is considered an outgrowth of musical styles that include calypso, rhythm and blues, rock, jazz and especially mento, a Jamaican folk music. The band has been in the U.S. since 1992 and has recorded three albums with a fourth soon to come. As with most reggae music, that of Mystic Vibrations has a strong, lively beat and lyrics that often comment on social issues, such as “love, unity, peace amongst mankind and the trials and tribulations of op-

It has been a good year for Downtown Sumter’s 4th Fridays on Main concert series, which closes its season Friday night with a performance by Mystic Vibrations. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., the popular reggae band will play the Jamaican style of music that gets even the shyest dancers on their feet. Leigh Newman, Downtown Development Coordinator for the city of Sumter, said the band’s past performances in Sumter have been very well attended. So have the 4th Fridays concerts. “We have had wonderful crowds this year for all the concerts,” she said. “The great thing is that the crowds tend to be different for each concert, and that’s what we want. We try to have a little something for ev-

pressed people.” The four musicians perform covers as well as their own compositions. Expect to hear ballads, too. While Friday’s concert will be held on the green space between Liberty Street and Hampton Avenue, the expected construction of a new hotel there would mean the series will move — just a little — next summer, Newman said. “Next year we still plan on having the concerts on Main Street, though they will probably just be back on the street like they were in the past and not in the green space. Everyone seems to like the atmosphere on Main Street.” Admission is free to this familyoriented event. Refreshments will be available for purchase from downtown restaurants. No coolers will be permitted, but you may bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Fall for Learning Festival coming Saturday BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com The Sumter Education Foundation will host a Fall For Learning Festival, a free community event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the University of South Carolina Sumter Nettles Building, 200 Miller Road. The event will include dozens of vendors in arts and crafts, boutique clothing, jewelry, holiday gifts, specialty food, children’s activities, live entertainment, photography, face painting, outside “choo choo” train and a Chinese auction for an iPad. A Chinese auction is a combination of a raffle and

an auction, typically featured at an event. Established in 2012, the Sumter Education Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm for Sumter School District. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization and operates independently from the school district under a separate board of directors, according to its website. Donations raised from the event will go towards Sumter School District. The Sumter Education Foundation goal is to offer the greatest amount of assistance to teachers to provide better instruction for the students in Sumter School District.

Money is used in teacher innovation and recognition, student recognition, special programs and projects and grants for teachers, said Bronwyn McElveen, one of the organizers of the event and a foundation board member. Children who come dressed in a costume will receive a free raffle ticket for the Chinese auction, McElveen said. Vendor spots are available and are $30 each. For more information, contact Bronwyn McElveen at (864) 430-4540. For more information on the Sumter Education Foundation, visit the website, sefoundation.co.

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Let God keep you patient I virtually untouched? He kept his head down, avoiding the gaze of the angered collective. When our patience reaches Faith Matters the breaking point, that sinful JAMIE H. nature we try to WILSON repress breaks through. It can be the littlest thing that unhinges a person: a traffic snarl, a misplaced comment, a single act of disobedience from a child. Our anger is a symptom of a larger problem, namely one of spiritual character. Preach all you want in your Sunday School classes, your small groups, your pulpit; when the chips are down and the pizza is gone, your character is revealed. Patience is mentioned explicitly or implicitly throughout the Bible, but there is no better example than when Jesus deals with his friends, the disciples. A motley crew to begin with, his followers were often prideful, prone to in-fighting, bickered about insignificant issues and often complained. Still, Jesus was patient, offering grace and

n this world, there are few people as impatient as those waiting in line at the pizza buffet. Most people will wait in line for hours for a concert. They will spend hours trying to advance to the next level on whatever sugarthemed game app that is popular at the time. However, if they pay $7.95 for unlimited trips to a buffet, they feel they need immediate access to as much pepperoni pizza as they want. You’ve probably been part or party to a similar situation, perhaps in the same pizza buffet line. It might not even surprise you when I say the almost throbbing level of impatience experienced recently came from a group clearly outfitted in their Sunday best. They were fresh from a morning church service. As we all know, nothing caps off a day of worshiping a merciful God like withholding mercy from the pizza buffet staff. I felt bad for the server, who eventually shuffled through the crowd, three pizzas balanced precariously in his arms. It wasn’t his fault; how was he to know today’s hoard would devour the taco pizza and leave the ham and pineapple

CHURCH NEWS

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-

Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Today-Friday — Men and women conference at 7:30 nightly as follows: today, women will meet; and Friday, both groups will meet. * Saturday, Nov. 7 — Praise and worship extravaganza at 5 p.m. featuring praise dancing, gospel singing and more. Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday — Gospel choir’s 50th anniversary program at 3 p.m. Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Sunday — Pink Sunday will be observed. An offering will be collected to support breast cancer awareness. * Sunday, Nov. 1 — An appreciation service for Lenny Clark, church musician, at 10 a.m. Clark United Methodist Church,

2980 U.S. 401 N., Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming services at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harry Burns will speak. * Saturday, Oct. 31 — Fall celebration 6-8 p.m. Concord Baptist Church, 1885

Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Saturday — Midnight Cry will provide music at 6 p.m. * Saturday, Oct. 31 — Fall festival 4-8 p.m. featuring carnival games, music, hayrides, displays, food and more. Fun for all ages. No admission fee. Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road,

Dalzell, announces: * Donations of gently used coats, sweaters, blankets, scarves, gloves and hats are being accepted for the Coats for Christ giveaway. Donations are needed for men, women and children. Drop off donations at the back porch of Dorcas’ Closet (small white house) at the church. * Saturday — A harvest lunch will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Many homemade choices for this inexpensive lunch. Eat in or take out. While waiting for lunch, browse the many crafts and baked goods for sale. Call (803) 469-0160. * Saturday, Nov. 21 — Coats for Christ giveaway 8 a.m.noon in the fellowship hall. Gently used coats, sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, and blankets will be available at

no cost. One coat per family member. Call (803) 236-1041. Faith Deliverance Temple Church, 130 Corbett St., Mayes-

ville, announces: * Saturday, Nov. 7 — Celebration for the 32nd pastoral anniversary of Bishop Jeffery Johnson and elect lady Minister Cynthia Johnson at 6 p.m. Pastor Alfreda Johnson will speak. First Baptist Missionary Church,

219 S. Washington St., announces: * Sunday — “First Lady Pink Sunday” will be observed. Minister Johnnie Boone McCrea will speak. A FEMA representative will be present to answer questions and accept applications. Grace Full Gospel Church, 1540 Bradham Blvd., announces: * Sunday — Homecoming service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Stacey Floyd will speak. Highly Favored will provide the music. Lunch will follow the service. Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road,

Rembert, announces: * Friday, Nov. 6 — The Employment Support Ministry will host its sixth annual community job fair from 10 a.m. to noon at the North HOPE Center.

Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

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Silver community, Manning, announces: * Sunday — The eighth pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Ethel W. Sweat will be celebrated at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Susan Wilson will speak.

Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Pink Sunday will be observed at 1 p.m. in observation of breast cancer awareness.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 14362 Raccoon Road,

Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 26-28 — Women’s conference at 7:30 nightly. Speakers: Sister Valerie Mouzon, Minister Roberta Pendergrass and the Rev. Jacqueline Jackson.

ning, announces: * Sunday — The gospel choir’s 36th anniversary program will be held at 3 p.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., an-

nounces: * Saturday — Community youth explosion at 4 p.m. featuring guest speakers and musical groups. Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church

Road, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming service at 10:45 a.m. Pastor John Baxter will speak. New Covenant Holiness Church,

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* Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 26-28 — Fall Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. Joshua Dupree will speak.

New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., announces: * Saturday — Fall fest from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring games, food, bounce house, and more. * Sunday, Nov. 1 — Homecoming at 11 a.m. Lanier Singleton will speak and Ronnie Mixon will provide the music. Dinner will follow.

St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Brewer Road, Manning, announces: * Sunday — Appreciation program for the Rev. Ruth Pugh at 4 p.m. Evangelist Wanda Nelson will speak. St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive, an-

nounces: * Sunday, Nov. 1 — Homecoming at 11 a.m. The Rev. Roye Lynn Kulik will speak.

One Step Christian Ministries, Mount Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5918 S.C. 260, Man-

* Friday-Sunday — Celebration for the 128th anniversary of the church.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces:

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Barcelona’s breathtaking La Sagrada Familia Basilica, designed by architect Antoni Gaudi, in Barcelona, Spain, has begun its final phase of raising six immense towers that officials say will make it Europe’s tallest religious building. Presenting the project Thursday, chief architect Jordi Fauli said the central “Tower of Jesus Christ,” the tallest of the six, will rise 566 feet high.

ness Church, 9788 Silver Road,

3699 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning, announces: * Sunday-Friday, Oct. 30 — A “Dynamic Duo” revival meeting at 7 nightly. Bishop Dorothy J. Williams and Elder Charles E. Williams will speak.

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342 W. Liberty St., announces: * Friday-Sunday — Church anniversary celebration as follows: 7 p.m. Friday, youth night services featuring gospel rapper Zadok and ventriloquist Tawanna “Joy” Kelly; 6 p.m. Saturday, gospel concert; 4 p.m. Sunday, Sammie Simmons will speak.

gentle instruction at the point where most of us would have sought new recruits. Jesus knew their actions were only a result of a misguided heart, and hearts could be changed. So Jesus worked in changing them, just as He does with us today. We simply have to let him create a heart of patience in us. This means there is hope for those in the pizza buffet line. Let us acknowledge the obvious: today will be brimming with frustrations and disasters. Your workplace may be filled with people who don’t do their job and are content for you to pick up the slack. Your kids might bring home a report card filled with failing grades. People will be late for meetings, friends will disappoint you and a spouse might do that one thing you’ve asked them to refrain from doing. The good news is that you don’t have to rely on the shifting sands of the world for your patience; rely on God. Let him control what affects you so even in the small things — like waiting in the buffet line – you will “shine like stars in the sky” (Phil. 2:15).

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125 S. Nettles St., Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — Free health and healing women’s conference at 9:30 a.m. at Dennis Community Center, 410 W. Cedar Lane, Bishopville, featuring continental breakfast, door prizes, worship, lunch, art, drama and more. Speakers include: the Rev. Joan Hampton; Minister Darlene Dillinger; Sister Marita Kinney; and the Rev. Cathy Charles. Pine Hill AME Church, 1505 U.S. 521 S., announces: * Saturday — Men’s day celebration at 5 p.m. Pastor Larry C. Weston will speak. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Saturday, Oct. 31 — Fall festival 3-5 p.m. Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach, meets at Econo

Lodge, Iris Room, 226 N. Washington St., announces: * Sunday — Elder Willie Richardson Jr. will speak.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton High-

way, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, Nov. 1 — Church anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. The Rev. Roland Baker will speak. Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, 1130 Granby Lane,

Summerton, announces: * Saturday — The Clarendon County Gospel Train Male Chorus will provide music at 7 p.m. Call Isaac Johnson at (803) 478-4162 for details. Walker Avenue Church of God,

100 Walker Ave., announces: * Today-Friday — Fall Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. W. Albert Miller will speak. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 230 Alice Drive, an-

nounces: * Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7 — The Art of Marriage Conference as follows: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

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23andMe returns with FDA-approval WASHINGTON (AP) — Genetic testing company 23andMe is reintroducing some health screening tools that federal regulators forced off the market more than two years ago because of concerns about their accuracy and interpretation by customers. The Google-backed company said Wednesday it will again offer 35 tests that tell users whether they carry genetic mutations for rare diseases such as cystic fibrosis, which can be passed from parents to children. The relaunch comes as the Silicon Valley company works to mend its relationship with the Food and Drug Administration and medical experts who have criticized the company’s directto-consumer approach. FDA officials ordered 23andMe to stop selling its health-related tests in 2013, saying they required federal review. The agency FDA signed off on the returning tests earlier this year. CEO Anne Wojcicki said 23andMe submitted studies to the FDA showing that users can understand genetic test results without the aid of a doctor or health counselor. “Today we’ve successfully established a framework for working with the FDA to bring back reports directly to the consumer,” Wojcicki said in an interview. “And we’ll continue to work to try and bring all of this information back.” The relaunch is a partial victory for

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki speaks at an announcement for the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences at Genentech Hall on UCSF’s Mission Bay campus in San Francisco in February 2013. Googlebacked genetic testing company 23andMe on Wednesday said it is reintroducing some health screening tools that federal regulators forced off the market more than two years ago. AP FILE PHOTO

the Mountain View, California-based company, but not a total comeback. 23andMe still cannot offer more than 250 risk reports included in its original product, which purported to tell users if they were likely to develop diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Those reports and others related to drug reactions remain unavailable in the U.S. 23andMe previously said in February it would resume selling certain health tests later this year. More than 1 million people have used the company’s saliva-based test

kit, a small plastic tube that customers fill with spit and return to the company for processing. About 80 percent of those customers have authorized the company to sell their data to drugmakers and academics for research purposes. 23andMe’s service mainly provides information about family history and ancestry, which is not regulated by the FDA. The company competes with the website Ancestry.com, which offers similar information based on DNA analysis. As part of the relaunch, 23andMe is highlighting a re-designed website,

Church Directory Adventist

Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm

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Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

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The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Pastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:00 and 12:00 Noon Confession: Sat. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

African Methodist Episcopal Wayman Chapel AME Church 160 N. Kings Hwy. • 803-494-3686 www.waymanchapelame.com Reverened Laddie N. Howard Church School 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm

umpkin seeds planted in the spring produce bright orange orbs come autumn. Tulip bulbs placed in the ground in the autumn produce vibrantly colored flowers come springtime. There is another seed…the seed of faith…that may be planted in the springtime of youth or the autumn of life. Whenever faith is planted, God has promised love and mercy when we accept Him as our Father. Visit your house of worship this week; plant your seed of faith in the care of the Creator. He tends pumpkins…and tulips.

Anglican Church of the Holy Comforter 213 N. Main Street • 803-773-3823 The Rev. Marcus Adam Kaiser Sunday Services 8:30 am (Rite 1) & 11:00 am (Rite ll) in the Sanctuary Sunday School for All Ages at 10 am Nursery Available 10 am to 12:30 pm www.holycomforter.net Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei Ferguson Washington Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterﬁrstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Baptist - Southern

Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 803-499-1838 Pastor Jonathan Bradshaw Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sun Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm

Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org FPastor Rev. Frank Palmieri, CRM Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Saturday: 6:00 pm Sun. 9:15 - 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM Confession: Sat. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Church of Christ Plaza Church of Christ 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm

Interdenominational City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com

which offers customers new tools to understand their genetic code and compare it to family members. The website also provides links to speak with a genetic counselor about the results. New customers will pay more for the updated 23andMe experience. The company will charge $199 per person, up from $99. “We took a lot of the feedback that we’d gotten over the last seven years, and then incorporated that with all the FDA feedback into a whole new report format,” Wojcicki said. The company plans TV and radio ads to promote the relaunch. Older 23andMe customers will be gradually transitioned to the new website in coming months. 23andMe launched in 2006 amid a flurry of publicity and celebrity endorsements, promoting its test kit as an affordable way to peek into one’s genetic code. But the company’s aggressive marketing and questionable science attracted scrutiny from experts. Since 2013, Wojcicki has hired a number of new executives with experience in the pharmaceutical and medical testing industries. Wojcicki is divorced from ex-husband Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google. Both Google and Brin invested millions in 23andMe, which is privately held.

Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. Larry Brown Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 11:00 am

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Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Blended Service 8:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am trinityumcsumter.org

St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

Lutheran - NALC Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive 803-883-1049 • 803-774-2380 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

Non-Denominational Christ Community Church(CCC) 525 Oxford St, Sumter (Church Ofﬁce) www.cccsumter.com 803-934-9718 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall) 135 Haynsworth Street

Methodist - United Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

Presbyterian USA First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Interim Pastor Rev. Jim Burton Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (classes for all ages) Hospitality/Fellowship Hall 10:10 a.m. Children/Youth Gather 4:45 p.m. W. Bldg. Night Church 5:00 p.m. (classes for all ages) Supper 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Worship - 11:30 am Evangelistic Service 6:30 pm Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm The Salvation Army 16 Kendrick St. • 803-775-9336 Major Robbie Robbins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am Monday Youth Night 6:30 pm Wednesday Mid Week Lift 6:30 pm

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BUST FROM PAGE A1 came after months of investigation by local, state and federal law enforcement in Aiken, Lexington, Saluda and Sumter counties. “The SCSO had deputies assigned as part of this investigation for more than a year,” said Braden Bunch, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office public information officer. “The people of Sumter County have known for a long time that our agency will not tolerate criminal drug activity,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. “Today, we took another step in sending a loud and clear message to those who would try to use Sumter County for their illegal drug and gang activity that our home is closed to their kind, and anyone trying to infect our community with their vile actions will face dire consequences.” According to the DOJ, those indicted and arrested as part of the investigation were: • Juan Pablo Contreras, AKA “Juan David Montoya,” Sumter; • Eduardo Esaid ContrerasReyes, Sumter; • Marco Antonio Castro, AKA “Chino,” West Columbia; • Javier Toscano-Serrano, West Columbia; • Andre LeWayne Brooks, Sumter; • Jimmy Tony McDowell, AKA“Jimmy Fingers,” Sumter; • Jermaine Terrell Hilton, AKA “Fifty,” Sumter; • Michael Antonio Floyd, AKA “Tony,” “Tone,” and “Fat Tony,” Sumter; • Rayshon Jamaal Foster, AKA “Shan” and “Terry Brown,” Sumter; • Donald Antwon Dingle, AKA “Red” and “Flash,” Sumter; • Corey Emanuel White, AKA “Chopper,” “Choppa” and “El Chop,” Sumter; • Damonion Mckinzie Bing, Aiken; • Alvaro Valencia-Gonzalez, AKA “Shorty,” Aiken; • Alejandro Quinones Leyva, AKA “Guero,” North Carolina;

• Travis Jermaine Pough, Aiken; • Andre Maurice Hightower, Lexington; • Antonio Terrill Sweat, AKA “Tony,” Aiken; • Harold Matthew McFadden, Sumter; and • Bryant Christopher Ford, Atlanta. The arrest warrants were served along with the execution of 17 search warrants in the Midlands of South Carolina, the DOJ said. During the arrests and the execution of search warrants, law enforcement reportedly seized approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine, more than $750,000 in cash, numerous vehicles, a bulletproof vest, ammunition and more than 40 firearms allegedly used as part of this drug trafficking network. “Obviously they were dealing in large levels of cocaine for quite a period of time,” Roark said. He said the case involves a group formed in Sumter called “Movement.” “They had a criminal enterprise that used violence as a means to move their business forward, that certainly would be considered a gang,” he said The police chief said other arrests will be made, but he was not sure of when it would be. All of the individuals will be charged federally, Roark said. “As we continue through this process I am confident information will come forward that will help us in clearing more of the shootings up,” he said. According the DOJ, the cocaine was transported from Atlanta into South Carolina and then across the Midlands. “Our folks really worked hard on this and put a lot of time in this,” Roark said. “This is one of the largest, if not the largest case dealing with drug activity we have been involved in. “It should not be lost on the community that when we arrest someone in our community that has had the possibility of dealing up to or over 40 kilograms of cocaine out of this area it makes a huge impact on all sorts of crime.”

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District to promote redevelopment in the downtown area. The properties include 9 S. Main St.; 11 S. Main St.; 7 ½ S. Main St., the upper floor of 9 and 11 S. Main St.; property off East Liberty Street; 16 E. Liberty St.; and 3 W. Liberty St.; and • Lottie Jones, executive director of Santee-Wateree Regional Transit Authority, announced the agency is looking into increasing its ridership by extending routes. She said the extended routes would allow passengers to visit more places in the area and provide transportation to more people.

CHASIN FROM PAGE A1 But the up-and-coming country group, which plays backup to such artists as Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and A Thousand Horses, was living the words to the song it was singing, “Home is Where the Heart Is.” Their hearts Wednesday were in the home of an 86-year-old Sumter couple, Bill and Marietta Cleary. Band members have been repairing their home this week after the 1,000-year flood that hit the city earlier this month. The Clearys were in their home Sunday, Oct. 4, near Kolb Road and Trailmore Circle, when their daughter, Carolan Hanson, called 911 because water was quickly rising in her parents’ home. With 911 literally flooded with calls and unable to respond, a neighbor launched a boat that brought the couple, as well as Hanson and her boyfriend, out of the home. Outside the home, the water level was up to Hanson’s chin by the time the boat arrived, she said. Drew Davis, a promoter for McGhee Entertainment in Nashville, said members of Chasin’ Crazy watched TV reports of the flood, realized they didn’t have a gig for a few weeks and decided to just come here unannounced to volunteer. Someone directed them to Sumter United Ministries where vol-

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Members of the band Chasin’ Crazy — from left, Landon Parker, Forest Miller, Travis Fincher, Creigh Riepe and Jimmy James Hunter — breaks out into an a cappella version of their soon to be released single “Home is Where the Heart Is” Wednesday. unteer Rick Ayers went through a quick training session with the band. They learned how to remove flooring, wall panels, ruined sections of drywall and carpet and how to spray for mold mitigation. They separated mounds of building materials and stacked them next to the curb. Drummer Travis Fincher, 26, said that while on tour, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking that all towns look alike and not think about the people in those towns. He said it’s nice to slow down and get to know people in a community. As they work, he said, “you find little pieces of their life in their home.” Ayers said he has been impressed with how each band member respects even the smallest item that may mean something to the fami-

ly. They separated those items so family members can determine whether to keep them. Creigh Riepe, a 23-year-old guitar player and vocalist, said it has been cool to see how many people have come to Sumter to volunteer. He said he’s learned the difference between a tragedy and a disaster. In a disaster, people “lost stuff,” he said. “But it’s only stuff. It’s not their lives.” Band members said they weren’t seeking attention. In fact, they said they are humbled by the outpouring of volunteers. “I’m amazed by all of the unsung heroes here,” said Forest Miller, a 21-year-old fiddle player. “It makes me wonder how many times things like this happen all over the world, and we don’t ever hear about it.”

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Is Pitbull a music sensation or a marketing phenomenon? Does it matter? CNBC, the business news channel, believes that Pitbull, born Armando Christian Perez, is worthy of an hour long profile because he is “rewriting the blueprint for business success in entertainment.” “Pitbull: Fame & Fortune” (10 p.m.) shows how the Miamibased, Cuban-American entertainer has parlayed music success into endorsements for a Vodka brand, restaurants and even his own fragrance. Corporations have used him as an entry into America’s Latin market. His outsized presence earned him the attention of People en Espanol, which named him the Most Influential Latino of 2015. Pitbull discusses presidential candidate Donald Trump’s many utterances about immigrants and says they are “very offensive and disrespectful to our culture.” The entertainer also welcomes the recent thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba and hopes to perform there some day. Along the way, Pitbull makes an admission that may explain a lot to those less than thrilled about the state of popular music; he says that the music industry is “90 percent business, 10 percent talent.” Consider that ratio the next time somebody mentions Justin Bieber. • Betty White guest-stars on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). She’ll play forensic anthropologist Dr. Beth Mayer, a brilliant scientist whose personal passion for fantasy football helps Brennan solve a case. The “Hot in Cleveland” star, also famous for her roles on “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” is one of the few remaining television legends whose career predates the medium. White was a staple of radio during the mid and late 1940s, before televisions had become the most important piece of furniture in America’s living rooms. Like her contemporary Lucille Ball, White was a pioneer as both a TV actress and a television producer.

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DeMille’s 1956 blockbuster “The Ten Commandments” as viewers’ favorite adaptation. • Pandora unleashes a newer, more evil force on “Sleepy Hollow” (9 p.m., Fox, TV14). • Red thinks a kinky freelancer can help clear Liz on “The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC, TV14). • Strange bedfellows on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC). • Chef Robert Irvine stages an intervention for a floundering eatery in Florida on the season 12 debut of “Restaurant: Impossible” (9 p.m., Food, TVG). • Contestants change coasts to design outfits for a Hollywood red carpet event on “Proj-

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Clarendon distribution center opens Churches, city come together to provide items for community BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com A meeting between representatives from First Baptist Church of Manning, NewSpring Church in Sumter and the City of Manning led to a distribution center full of food, cleaning supplies and baby items opening in downtown Manning just several days after South Carolina’s historic flood. NewSpring Church in Sumter, part of a 19-church network of campuses throughout the state, started a campaign immediately after the early October flood, called “Flood S.C. With Love.” Bottled water, food and other goods were collected through donations by church members, convenience stores and corporations at distribution centers across South Carolina. The items were then delivered to flood-affected areas throughout the state, said the Rev. Jeremy Haines, pastor of NewSpring Church Sumter Campus. “We saw there was a need in Manning after the flood hit,” Haines said. “At that point all of the roads into Clarendon County were impassable. When something like this happens, there’s no better way to show Christ’s love than to help people.” Haines said he spoke with one of the church’s volunteer leaders, D.J. Miles, who lives in Clarendon County, who said there was a need. A meeting was set up between Haines, the Rev. Dale Roach and the Rev. Nick Erickson of First Baptist Church, Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson and several other individuals. Roach said at the time he and church’s leaders were trying to assess the situation in Clarendon County. “We knew we had needs, but we did not have a plan at the time of what we could do to help people,” said Roach. Nelson said she had several churches and municipalities contact her several days after the flood who wanted to donate food and cleaning supplies. “The problem was we had nowhere to store the donated items,” she said. First Baptist Church of Manning owns an old, vacant building next to the church that it uses for storage. Going into the meeting between the

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Manning Councilman Clayton Pack, left, Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson, center, and the Rev. Dale Roach of the First Baptist Church of Manning check supplies at the Disaster Relief Distribution Center, which is located next to the church. The center, a vacant building owned by the church, was opened as a site to collect items to donate to flood victims in need. three entities, Nelson said everyone was of the same mindset of what they could do to help. Roach proposed opening the vacant building next to the church to take in donations. “It was an answered prayer,” Nelson said. “We were all thinking of how we could work together to help the residents of Manning and Clarendon County.” Two hours after the decision was made to open the building, trucks full of items began rolling in. “Going into the meeting we had trucks on standby, so we were able to start bringing in items fairly quick,” Haines said. That first delivery of donations opened the door for other entities to bring items to a centralized location in Manning. Churches, organizations and municipalities from across the state and region sent trucks full of donated items to the city, said Nelson. As many as 85 volunteers showed up during the next few days to help sort the donated bottles of water and juices, food, cleaning supplies, baby goods, toiletries and other

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Canned food items fill bins at the Disaster Relief Distribution Center.. items, Nelson said. “It was a work of Christ and truly took a partnership,” Nelson said.

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November proclaimed as Clarendon County Sports Heritage Month Traveling Smithsonian exhibit, parade part of November 3 festivities BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Manning Mayor Julia A. Nelson proclaimed November as Clarendon County Sports Heritage Month at the city council meeting on Monday. Clarendon County residents and visitors will have an opportunity to visit a Smithsonian Institution traveling national exhibit on Tuesday, Nov. 3, featuring the impact of sports on the nation and the county throughout the generations, said Nancy Cave, assistant project director. Cave said the county was one of six sites selected throughout the state for the exhibit, after an application was made. The planning for

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the exhibit took about two years, she said. One of the highlights of Clarendon County’s sports history is the fact that it’s the home of Althea Gibson, the first black woman to win a tennis Grand Slam title and the first black woman to compete on the women’s professional golf tour, Cave said. “We wanted to honor Althea Gibson and all of Clarendon County’s athletes and sports heritage throughout the generations,” Cave said. “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America” is a free event coming to Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St., in Manning. This will be an 800-square foot exhibition featuring life-size “pylons” displaying poster-size images, sports facts, inspirational stories, trivia and cultural observations on how sports helps people work, play and expe-

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Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Archie Green a/k/a Archie L. Green, individually; Archie Green a/k/a Archie L. Green as Personal Representative of the Estate of Charlene S. Green a/k/a Bobbye Charlene Simpson Green; The Bank of Clarendon; Mishoe Oil Company, Inc.; , C/A No. 13-CP-14-0511, The following property will be sold on November 2, 2015, at 11:00 AM at the Clarendon County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 15, as shown on that certain Plat of Robert G. Mathis Land Surveying, dated October 30, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Plat Book S-49 at Page 57, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

Derivation: Book A592 at Page 170 1510 Heritage Dr, Manning, SC 29102 188-06-01-003-00 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CLARENDON AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Clarendon County Clerk of Court at C/A #13-CP-14-0511.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Martin Banks for Clarendon County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 014293-00682 FN Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 15-CP-14-0334 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON U.S. Bank, N.A. as trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-3 Plaintiff, -vsRenee Davis, Shawntell Benjamin, and Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of U.S. Bank, N.A. as trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-3 vs. Renee Davis, Shawntell Benjamin, and Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on November 2, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Courthouse, 3 West Keitt St, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in School District 2 of Clarendon County, South Carolina, designated as Lot 23 of High Hills Subdivision, more particularly described on the plat hereinafter referred to as follows: On the North by the right of way of High Hills Lane, measuring thereon a total of 89.93 feet; on the East by Lot 24, measuring thereon 236.39 feet; on the south by Lot 25, measuring thereon 84.11 feet; on the West by Lot 22, measuring thereon

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237.37 feet. This being the same property conveyed to Albertus Brown by deed of Green Tree Financial Corporation dated December 18, 1998 to be recorded simultaneously herewith.

TMS #: 187-12-00-035 Physical Address: 1184 High Hills Ln., Manning, SC 29102 Mobile Home: 1995 GENER VID GMHGA139943793A&B SUBJECT TO COUNTY TAXES

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Lillian Hilton; On the South and West by lands of Johnny James.

and measuring thereon 90.07 feet; on the southwest by Lot No. 43 and measuring thereon 150 feet; and on the northwest by Major Drive and measuring thereon 89.99 feet. For a more particular description, reference may be had to a plat by Richardson Land Surveying dated October 3, 1990 and recorded in Plat Book S43 at page 165, records of Clarendon County.TAX MAP NO. 170-13-05-004-00Property Address: 405 Major DriveManning, S.C.The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, which include real property taxes, existing easements and restrictions of record.TERMS OF SALE: For cash, unless Plaintiff becomes successful purchaser, the Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of five (5%) percent of the bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price in case of compliance, and if such deposit is not made, the undersigned will resell said property on the same Sales Day, or some subsequent Sales Day, as may appear advantageous. In case the successful bidder shall fail to comply with his bid by payment of the balance of the purchase price after the acceptance of his bid, his deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold on some subsequent Sales Day, without further order of the Court.Deficiency Judgment being specifically waived, the bidding shall be final on the date of the sale. Interest on the balance of the bid shall be paid to the day of compliance at the stated rate.Sale shall not be held unless representative of Plaintiff is present at sale.Willcox, Buyck & Williams, P.A.PO Box 1909Florence, SC 29501Phone: 843-664-3379

For a more particular description, reference may be had to plat by H.F. Oliver & Robert G. Mathis, dated July 9, 1982 and recorded in Plat Book 34 at Page 60, in the office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County, South Carolina. DERIVATION: This being the identical property conveyed to Valerie Denise Hilton by deed of William Hilton and Lillie Mae Hilton of even date.

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Physical Address: 2608 Durant Lane, Manning SC 29102 Mobile Home: 2002 HMST Vehicle ID# HM02GA0116759AB SUBJECT TO COUNTY TAXES

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Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County

Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.99% per annum.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 11.50% per annum.

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Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 14-CP-14-00190

Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsValerie Denise Hilton a/k/a Valorie Hilton and SC Housing Corp., Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Valerie Denise Hilton a/k/a Valorie Hilton and SC Housing Corp., I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on November 2, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Courthouse, 3 West Keitt St., Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 1.00, and bounding, now or formerly, as follows: On the North by: S.C. Hwy. S-14-624; On the East by William and

Bank of Clarendon vs. Estate of Ervin Parson, et al. Pursuant to a Decree of The Honorable William C. Coffey Jr., Master-in-Equity in Clarendon County, dated August 27, 2015, in the above captioned case, I will sell to the highest bidder, for cash, in the Clarendon County Courthouse, located at 3 Keitt Street, Manning, South Carolina, 29102, at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, November 2, 2015, the same being the Sales Day, during the legal hours of sale, the following described property: All that piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the Town of Manning, County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 0.31 acres and being designated as lot No. 42 on a plat hereinafter described and measuring and bounding as follows: on the northeast by Lot No. 41 and measuring thereon 149.97 feet; on the southeast by Lot No. 47

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2nd NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-14-234 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-1 by Green Tree Servicing LLC v. James F. Ridgeway, Jr. a/k/a James Furman Ridgeway, Jr., and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Clarendon County, will sell on November 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Clarendon County Admin Building, 411 Sunset Dr., Manning, South Carolina to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land lying being and situate in School District No. 2, County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina and being designated as Lot No. 20 of the James Crossroads Subdivision, Section 2 and containing 0.82 acres according to a plat made by R.G. Mathis Land Surveying, dated September 16, 1998 and recorded December 23, 1998 in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book S-49 at Page 434 being an irregular shaped tract and bounded and measuring as follows: On the NORTH-NORTHWEST by a 50 foot right of way and measuring thereon a total of 375.27 feet; on the EAST by lands of I.P. Timberlands Operating Company, LTD and measuring thereon 326.45 feet; and on the SOUTH by Lot No. 19 and measuring thereon 228.01 feet.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Johnny M. James, Jr., dated December 22, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Deed Book A-364 at Page 60. Together with that certain 1999 Fleetwood Carriage Manor Manufactured Home (VIN# GAFLW75A&B69043CD11).

TMS No.: 191-00-00-079 (Land) & 191-00-00-079-01(MH) SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CLARENDON AD VALOREM TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Clarendon County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to cost and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master in Equity for Clarendon County may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

Estate: Emma Lou Greene Vandell #2015ES1400224 Personal Representative: Thomas Ronald Vandell 121 Full Moon Court Ladson, SC 29456 Shelly K. All Attorney at Law 260 West Coleman Blvd. Suite D Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 10/08/15 - 10/22/15

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For complete terms of sale, attention is drawn to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Order for Sale on file with the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County. A personal deficiency judgment being waived, bidding will not remain open. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.240% per annum. Should the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent fail to appear on sales day, the property shall not be sold, but shall be readvertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney or agent is present.

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Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Purchaser is responsible for the preparation and filing of their deed. William C. Coffey, Jr. Master in Equity for Clarendon County South Carolina

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BY ROBERT J. BAKER and her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle with pleurisy, and we believed bbaker@theitem.com Her doctor asked her how her heart began when she de- there were blood clots in my long sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a heart murveloped an infection after giv- legs.â&#x20AC;? mur. Dory Corbett wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ing birth to her only Hospitalized for the pain â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told him I never had a ever run a marathon. son. from the suspected clots, Cor- murmur, and But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all right he told me that â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a normal bett was treated for nine days I do now,â&#x20AC;? Corbett with that. After numersaid. pregnancy; everything for â&#x20AC;&#x153;a variety of things,â&#x20AC;? she Tests showed a staph inous surgeries and three was fine, and I had him said. fection on the back of Corheart valve replaceby C-section,â&#x20AC;? Corbett â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the ninth day, my par- bettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart. Intravenous ments, the 37-year-old antisaid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then, about 10 ents transferred me to anoth- biotics followed, mother of two is just CORBETT but it was weeks later, I started er hospital (McLeod Regional too late. happy to be alive. with a cough. Our fam- Medical Center in Florence),â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to have my aortic Fifteen years ago, Corbett ily doctor was treating me for Corbett said. valve replaced,â&#x20AC;? Corbett said.

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everal Thursdays ago, Army Staff Sgt. Jorge Haddock and Staff Sgt. Ammala â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alâ&#x20AC;? Louangketh walked into Crossroads Archery in Summerton. On active duty and currently stationed in Germany, the men had flown to Sumter to qualify for the archery portion of the 2012 Warrior Games, an Olympic-style competition for wounded servicemen and women sponsored by the Wounded Warriors Project. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games will be held April 30 to May 5 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The pair would soon learn that, as in the military, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brotherhood among archers.

Haddock has served for 17 years, with Louangketh having served 18; each has been deployed six times, and both have served more than two tours in Iraq, along with tours to Bosnia and Kosovo. While in Sumter for training, it was suggested to them that Crossroads Archery owner Scott Dault could assist them with their archery needs. While at the shop in Summerton, Haddock talked about his many tours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your life is in jeopardy,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the first deployment, we had limited resources, limited water rations. You look back at that, go through all of that, and you have to go take care of yourself. You still carry that with you when you come back.â&#x20AC;? He recounted how in his third or fourth deployment, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d witnessed two friends die in front of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After that, your mind is not designed to see such trauma,â&#x20AC;? Haddock said. But like many who have fought in war, he still feels a need to go back. In part, the Wounded Warrior Project offers reassurance to those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve served during wartime, teaching them how to feel safe again here at home. That Thursday afternoon, the men left the archery shop with the necessary equipment in hand for the task they faced. They were fully prepared, the Army way. On Friday during practice, Haddock pulled back his bow and it exploded. Although he was aware another individual had previously picked up the bos and dryfired it, Haddock didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think any damage had been done. Dry firing occurs when a bowstring is pulled back and released without an arrow, which severely damages a bow, often making SEE DAULT, PAGE C3 The Clarendon Sun is now Clarendon Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most

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hen Manning High School Air Force ROTC instructor Master Sgt. Stevie Ward began recruiting students for the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aeronautical Club, he simply wanted his students to get a firm grasp of remote-controlled (RC) air craft and rocket mechanics. He figured the students

would test-fire their rockets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all made from kits of varying size â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and gain a better understanding for how aeronautical mechanisms truly work. ROTC Senior Airman Cory Barrineau surprised him, though. The 15-year-old sophomore brought in a weekend project one day that quickly made him the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master RC flight instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one that brought in the model plane made out of

Styrofoam and remote-controlled,â&#x20AC;? said Ward. Cory insists the project took a few weekends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about 40 hours for most of the main work overall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that it came from an interest in his older brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work with similar constructions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My older brother has a biplane that puts this one to shame,â&#x20AC;? Cory said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I think SEE CLUB, PAGE C3

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NORTH SANTEE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The last bird walk of the winter will be Saturday at the Santee National Wildlife Refuge. Participants are asked to meet at the refugeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PHOTO COURTESY OF MARC EPSTEIN / SANTEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Visitor Center at 7:30 a.m. Wild northern pintail pelicans fly above the Santee National with andy Harrison and Wildlife Refuge recently. The birds are one species of many Park Ranger Susie Heisey that winter in South Carolina and can be seen Saturday on to visit at least two of the the winter bird walk at the refuge. refugeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s units in search of overwintering and migra- bitiously rehabilitated tures, clearing water delivtory birds. Species at the and enhanced its migraery systems, restoring dikes refuge include white peli- tory bird habitat on the and planting food crops, cans, LeConteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sparrow, interior impoundments the refuge is seeing bountisandhill crane, tundra and greentree reservoirs, ful benefits with flocks of swan and a variety of wa- Heisey said. ducks, geese and other terfowl species. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a result of replacing species using the wetlands During the past few antiquated pumping sysand adjacent sanctuary years, the refuge has amtems, water control strucareas,â&#x20AC;? Heisey said.

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Can Trump be stopped? T

hree months ago, this writer sent out a column entitled, “Could Trump Win?” meaning the Republican nomination. Today even the Trump deniers concede the possibility. And the emerging question has become: “Can Trump be stopped? And if so, where, and by whom?” Consider the catbird seat in which The Donald sits. An average of national polls puts him around 30 percent, trailed by Dr. Ben Carson with about 20 percent. No other GOP candidate gets double digits. Trump is leading Carson in Iowa, running first Pat in New Buchanan Hampshire, crushing the field in Nevada and South Carolina. These are the first four contests. In Florida, Trump’s support exceeds that of ex-Governor Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio combined. If these polls don’t turn around, big time, Trump is the nominee. And with Thanksgiving a month off, then the Christmas season, New Year’s, college football playoffs and NFL playoffs, the interest of the nation will drift away, again and again, from politics. Voting begins Feb. 1 in Iowa. Super Bowl Sunday is Feb. 7. And the New Hampshire primary will likely be on Tuesday, Feb. 9. We are only three months out, and Trump still holds the high cards. After months of speeches and TV appearances, he is a far more disciplined campaigner and communicator. In a year when a huge slice of the nation is disgusted with political correctness, wants to dethrone the establishment, wipe the slate clean and begin anew with someone fresh, Trump is in the pole position. His issues — secure the border, send illegal immigrants back, renegotiate rotten trade deals that shipped our jobs abroad — are more in tune with the national mood than pro-amnesty, Obamatrade or NAFTA. Wall Street Journal conservatism is in a bear market. Trump says he will talk to Vladimir Putin, enforce the nuclear deal with Iran, not tear it up on Inauguration Day, and keep U.S. troops out of Syria. And South Korea should pay more of the freight and provide more of the troops for its own defense. A nationalist, and a reluctant interventionist, if U.S. interests are not imperiled, Trump offers a dramatic contrast to the neocons and Hillary Clinton, the probable Democratic nominee. She not only voted for the Iraq war Trump opposed, but she helped launch the Libyan war. The lights are burning late tonight in the suites of the establishment. For not since Sen. Barry Goldwater won the California primary in 1964 have their prospects ap-

peared so grim. Can Trump be stopped? Absent some killer gaffe or explosive revelation, he will have to be stopped in Iowa or New Hampshire. A rival will have to emerge by then, strong enough and resourced enough to beat him by March. The first hurdle for the establishment in taking down Trump is Carson. In every national poll, he is second. He’s sitting on the votes the establishment candidate will need to overtake Trump. Iowa is the ideal terrain for a religious-social conservative to upset Trump, as Mike Huckabee showed in 2008 and Rick Santorum in 2012. But Carson has preempted part of the Evangelical and social conservative vote. Moreover, Sen. Ted Cruz, an anti-establishment man, is working Iowa and has the forensic abilities to rally social conservatives. Should Trump fall, and his estate go to probate, Cruz’s claim would seem superior to that of any establishment favorite. Indeed, for an establishment-backed candidate — a Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, John Kasich, Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal — to win Iowa, he must break out of the single-digit pack soon, fend off Cruz, strip Carson of part of his following, then overtake Trump. A tall order. Yet, the battle to consolidate establishment support has begun. And despite his name, family associations, size of his Super PAC, Jeb has lost ground to Marco Rubio. Look to Marco to emerge as the establishment’s last best hope to take down Trump. But if Trump wins in Iowa, he wins in New Hampshire. The Iowa Caucuses then, the first contest, may well be decisive. If not stopped there, Trump may be unstoppable. Yet, as it is a caucus state where voters stick around for hours before voting, organization, intensity and endless labor can pay off big against a front-runner. In Iowa, for example, Ronald Reagan was defeated by George H. W. Bush in 1980. Vice President Bush was defeated by Bob Dole and Pat Robertson in 1988. Reagan and Bush I needed and managed comeback victories in New Hampshire. One cannot lose Iowa and New Hampshire. Thus, today’s task for the Republican establishment. Between now and March, they must settle on a candidate, hope his rivals get out of the race, defeat Trump in one of the first two contests, or effect his defeat by someone like Carson, then pray Trump will collapse like a house of cards. The improbabilities of accomplishing this grow by the week, and will soon start looking, increasingly, like an impossibility — absent the kind of celestial intervention that marked the career of the late Calvin Coolidge. Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of the new book “The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose From Defeat to Create the New Majority.” © 2015 creators.com

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers:

The Island Packet Oct. 17

FLOODING SHOULD REIGNITE ROADS DEBATE When lawmakers return in January, they must work to overhaul the system by which transportation dollars are doled out so that repairs are the priority. If there is a silver lining to the devastating flooding that hit South Carolina this month, it is that it may reignite the debate on repairing our infrastructure. State lawmakers unsuccessfully grappled with the issue last legislative session, stunned by the multibillion-dollar price tag and unable to reach a decision on whether to raise the gas tax to pay for the work. We encourage our legislative representatives to not give up. The work is too important. While it is not yet known if upgraded roads, bridges and dams could have better handled the torrential downpour that pummeled our state, it highlights this long-standing problem, which regularly causes casualties. These deaths are not front-page news, instead serving as a regretful backdrop to our state’s misguided priorities. It is time for lawmakers to commit more dollars to upgrading infrastructure. But any increase in funding must be paired with two reforms: Giving priority to improving existing infrastructure, not building more of it. In the last few decades, the state has spent far too much on new projects in areas connected with powerful politicians. Meanwhile, areas with flood-prone roads, old dams and crumbling bridges have been ignored. This must come to an end. Overhauling the process by which transportation dollars are doled out. Hard data should be used to determine which stretches of roads and dams are most in need of repair. Dollars must go to these projects first. The current process puts politics ahead of the public’s safety. We’re pleased to see that The Coastal Conservation

League has launched a petition drive to make transportation reform a top issue for 2016. The group is urging lawmakers to pass a bill that puts repairs before new construction, gives all of the state’s communities equal representation on the state’s transportation bodies and commits dollars based on data, not politics. This represents a solid plan that lawmakers should support. Too much is riding on this to do otherwise. Online: http://www.islandpacket. com

The Herald (Rock Hill) Oct. 14

WE CAN’T GIVE UP ON GUN SAFETY How could a 2-year-old shoot his grandmother in the back with a .357 handgun? Sadly, with so many guns and irresponsible gun owners in this nation, it doesn’t require much imagination. In fact, it happened Sunday in Rock Hill. A 2-yearold boy, sitting in the back of a car driven by his great-aunt, found a loaded .357 revolver in a pouch on the back of the seat in front of him. Picking up the gun, he accidentally pulled the trigger, and the bullet hit his 40-year-old grandmother in the back as she sat in the front passenger seat. Fortunately, the wound apparently was not lifethreatening, and the woman was transported to a Charlotte hospital for treatment. However, it is easy to envision numerous worse outcomes, including the death of the child himself. Rock Hill police said they have not decided whether anyone will be charged in this incident. But laws might have been broken. For one, the 2-year-old was wearing a seat belt but was not strapped in a car seat, as required by law. If he had been in a regulation car seat, he might not have been able to reach the gun. For another, when traveling in a vehicle with a gun, owners who don’t have a concealed weapons permit are required by law to properly stow the weapon. Handguns must be secured in the glove box, the well in the center console, the trunk or

in baggage inside a separate secure container. The owner of the .357 handgun, the great-aunt, apparently left the gun hanging in a pouch on the back of the front passenger seat, directly in front of the toddler. This is a story about child endangerment and the apparent irresponsibility of the adults in charge of taking care of the child. People would be outraged if a 2-year-old were left alone in a car on a hot day or driven around without any safety restraints. But allowing a toddler to gain access to a loaded gun is even worse. We can offer the usual bromides about gun safety. Gun owners need to keep their guns locked up and, preferably, unloaded, where children can’t get to them. The Rock Hill Police Department will provide free gun locks to anyone who asks for them. But research by groups lobbying for stronger gun laws suggests that despite such advice as many as 100 girls and boys aged 14 and under are killed accidentally by guns in the U.S. each year. That, of course, doesn’t account for the number wounded by the unintentional discharge of guns. One might say the groups presenting that research have an ax to grind. But the National Rifle Association has successfully lobbied Congress to suppress research by federal agencies that might provide verifiably accurate, impartial figures. Professional groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics have proposed that doctors be allowed to advise patients about the importance of gun safety measures in the home. But that, too, has been strongly opposed by the NRA. We have federal laws to prevent children from becoming locked in refrigerators. We have laws to ensure that playground equipment is safe. Doctors are free to urge parents to lock up poisons or prescription drugs so their young children can’t gain access to them. We can’t simply shrug our shoulders and say there is nothing more we can do to keep guns out of the hands of curious 2-year-olds. Online: http://www.heraldonline. com

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use your skills judiciously and you will create greater interest in what you have to offer. Don’t neglect your personal needs and desires. Put time aside for socializing, romance and spending time with people who make you smile.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the high road when dealing with others. Use your intelligence to avoid a dispute that you will regret. Keep life simple and live within your means. Too much of anything will be your downfall. Make your work count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The more you do to improve your life, the easier it will be to deal with critical or negative people. It’s your success that will help you bypass those who lack vision or hope. Focus on your strengths.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do something that sparks your imagination and brings you joy. Gather people together and spend time mulling over possibilities. Interacting with people from different backgrounds will lead to positive changes in the way you live. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Partnerships can cost you if you don’t choose your associates wisely. Do a background check and get the lowdown on the promises being made. You’ll find a discrepancy if you do your research. Don’t be afraid to move forward on your own. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Changes regarding a partnership will end up being to your advantage. Let your intuition lead the way and you will bypass opposition from others. A financial gain will come from an unexpected source. Don’t share

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PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC Janice Poplin submitted this photo of Mickey Murphy Collins accepting the Manchester Trail Rider of the Year Award 2015. Poplin comments, “This award was presented to Mickey at the August 2015 meeting in appreciation and recognition of her dedication to the club and expertise in horsemanship. Horses have always been a part of her life and are still a big part of her heart. She was one of the first females to have a license to drive and compete in harness racing Standardbreds. She was an integral part of Sumter’s Sunrise farm success in years gone by.”

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Interim DOT leader Hall gets job full time COLUMBIA (AP) — The interim director of South Carolina Department of Transportation did such a good job helping rebuild South Carolina roads after this month’s massive floods that Gov. Nikki Haley decided to ignore her typical practice of looking for an outsider to run state agencies. Haley announced Wednesday she will ask the state Senate to make 20-year DOT engineer Christy Hall the permanent director of the state’s roads agency. The governor said she offered Hall the job on Sept. 30, but couldn’t make the announcement before the massive floods from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5 crippled the road network. Nearly 600 roads and bridges were washed out or damaged. Crews have fixed all but about 150 of them. “Now I don’t have to give you a list of credentials because you saw her in action,” Haley said. But Hall will also face challenges that affected the DOT long before the waters started to rise. The state’s roads have been crumbling for years, with some estimates

Gov. Nikki Haley, left, announces she wants to make interim Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall, right, the permanent director of the agency on Wednesday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

saying DOT needs $500 million extra a year for decades just to get roads to fair condition. The DOT also still has a board, with seven of eight members picked by the Legislature. That leaves the agency director to balance the some-

To help the public know of more ways it can help flood victims, The Sumter Item will list fundraisers and places to donate money, food or clothing. Here’s what we have so far: • The Social Justice Consortium of the Upper Lowlands, in conjunction with the South Carolina Health Financial Management Association, is seeking financial donations for their recently launched Dry Shoes for Kids Campaign. This fund will go a long way in reaching the needs of so many school children in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties after this historic and tragic flood. There are hundreds of school children and their families that lost all of their belongings. All checks should be made to SJC, Attn. Dry Shoe Fund and may be mailed to P.O. Box 548, Sumter, SC, 29150 Attn: Wilson or may be dropped off at the following locations: Church of the Holy Comforter, 213 N. Main St., UBI Inc., 110 E. Liberty St., Sumter; Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter; or Graham Realty, 519 E. DeKalb St., Camden. Donations are also being accepted at any area

times competing wishes of the governor and lawmakers. Hall is the third director at DOT in less than two years. “The last two DOT secretaries have been disasters mainly because they did not have the intuitional knowledge of the agency,” said Sen.

branch of NBSC. For your convenience, a GoFund Me page, GoFundme.com/ SCKidsDryShoeFund, has also been set up. • The South Carolina Realtors, in partnership with the National Association of Realtors, is offering assistance to South Carolina’s flood victims through the Realtors Relief Foundation. The foundation is providing mortgage or rent relief up to $1,000 to those who qualify. Assistance is available to qualified applicants for either monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence or cost of temporary shelter because of displacement from the primary residence resulting from the historic floods. Assistance is limited to $1,000 per applicant and one grant per residence. The deadline for application submission is Nov. 30. Money is limited, and applications will be processed on a first-come basis. Anyone can apply for the grants, and anyone can donate to Realtors Relief Foundation by visiting screaltors.org/relief. Individual Realtors and Realtor associations in South Carolina and across the country have donated or pledged more than $300,000 to the foundation to help South Carolina flood victims. For more information, visit screaltors.org/flood. • The Central Carolina Community Foundation has established a national S.C. Flood Relief Fund to address the pressing needs of flood disaster victims — both short and long term. One hundred percent of the money donated will go directly to local grassroots organizations aiding those in need. To donate, go to https:// www.YourFoundation.org/SCFloodRelief. The foundation’s board has provided initial funding of $50,000, and additional donations have been received from across the country.

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Larry Grooms, chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. Grooms said Hall has worked countless hours since the floods and shown leadership right down to the local level of her agency. “She has been nothing

• A special statewide fund has been established to assist students in school districts affected by flooding in South Carolina and can be viewed at floodreliefforscschools.org. The South Carolina School Boards Association and South Carolina Future Minds announced that money collected will be distributed to school districts in counties designated for federal assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Trip DuBard, executive director of SC Future Minds, said there are a couple of ways individuals, organizations and schools can contribute. Go to www.floodreliefforscschools. org or text “SCSchools” to 71777. • All proceeds from the Sumter Clarendon Chapter of the Building Industry Association Golf Tournament, to be held Nov. 2 at Beech Creek Golf Club, will benefit the United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Flood Relief Fund. For sponsorship opportunities and to register, call Nelle Tomlinson (803) 775-6800. • The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina have made available $1 million to South Carolina nonprofit organizations assisting state residents affected by catastrophic flooding. South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) organizations that are providing disaster-related services to residents of affected counties may apply. Projects that may be funded include activities supporting the health and human services of those affected by this natural disaster. Interested nonprofit organizations may contact BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation at (803) 264-7860 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email FLOOD. RELIEF@bcbssc.com for additional information

short of phenomenal,” the Charleston Republican said. “When a leader was needed, a leader stepped up.” Hall said she will deal with the ongoing problems of poor road maintenance once this crisis has passed. “We’re still very much focused on recovery efforts. That has taken a lot of my time,” Hall said. Hall has an engineering degree from Clemson and also worked in road design and financing in her 20-plus years with the agency. This is the second time Hall has been interim director. During the three months she temporarily had the role in 2014, a February ice storm forced crews to work around the clock trying to keep roads passable, then remove trees that blocked highways. Hall, who praised DOT employees for working as hard as she does, said she is ready to show leadership outside of a crisis. “I’m grateful there are no volcanoes in South Carolina,” she said. “It seems like I end up being in the leadership position whenever we have natural disasters.”

and to determine eligibility. • South State Bank has established the South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund, with an initial contribution of $100,000, to provide financial support to the communities it serves. The South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund is operated by Central Carolina Community Foundation, and 100 percent of all donations will support the flood relief efforts. In addition to the initial contribution, individuals and organizations can also donate in support of affected communities. Money will be available through local nonprofit organizations providing assistance to flood victims in these counties: Florence, Orangeburg, Richland and Sumter. The bank does not have branches in Clarendon and Lee counties. For more information on how to make a donation or apply for assistance, visit www. SouthStateBank.com/EmergencyRelief. • Sumter United Ministries, 36 S. Artillery Drive, is looking to collect items that can be part of a “Flood Bucket” that will aid in the cleanup process. Requested items include: 5-gallon buckets; liquid cleaner, 12-16 ounces; dish soap; anti-bacterial air freshener; insect repellent spray; scrub brushes; cleaning wipes; sponges; scouring pads; heavy-duty trash bags; dust masks; kitchen dishwashing gloves; work gloves; and empty spray bottles. For more information, call (803) 775-0757. • Donate to Harvest Hope Food Bank to help displaced families who need food. Visit https:// donate.harvesthope.org/. • Donate to The Salvation Army which is providing food, water and shelter to flood victims. Text STORM to 51555. More events available online at theitem.com.

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Saturday matchup in Miami features 2 of ACC’s top QBs BY SCOTT KEEPFER Greenville News CLEMSON — Super sophomores. Dynamic duo. Young guns. By any description, University of Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya and Clemson University quarterback Deshaun Watson are the two most pro-

lific passers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In a league rife with playmaking quarterbacks, Kaaya and Watson WATSON represent the cream of the crop, and they’ll be sharing the same field Saturday in a high-noon show-

down at Sun Life Stadium, which means the entertainment value of ACC’s best game of the weekend could be off the KAAYA charts. “He’s the best quarterback we’ve seen,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney says of

Kaaya. “He’s got a lot of explosive plays,” Miami Coach Al Golden says of Watson. Both are correct, of course, as might be expected of the top two offensive producers in the ACC. Kaaya is a 6-foot-5, 210-pounder from the West Coast who burst onto the

scene last year, rekindling images of great Miami quarterbacks such as Vinny Testaverde, Gino Torretta, Bernie Kosar, Jim Kelly and Craig Erickson. He passed for 3,198 yards and an ACC-leading 26 touchdowns and was named ACC

SEE TOP QBS, PAGE B4

PREP VOLLEYBALL

MLB POSTSEASON

Hitting the road

Estrada quiets Royals; Jays force Game 6

Area SCISA teams set for Spartanburg after state tourney changes venue due to flood

BY HOWIE RUMBERG The Associated Press

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The South Carolina Independent School Association has held its state volleyball tournament at Sumter Civic Center for the last several years, and the plan was for it to be held in Sumter this year as well. However, the flooding that hit Sumter County a few weeks ago took care of that. With the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies using the civic center as home base to help those who need flood assistance, the tournament has been moved to Spartanburg. That means Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter Academy and Laurence Manning Academy will have to take a 2-hour drive to the Upstate instead of a short ride to Sumter Civic Center for the 3A state tournament. “I think that was an advantage to all of the local teams,” said TSA head coach Gwen Herod. “The change of venue doesn’t affect the girls so much as it does the fans. Our fans can easily come (to the civic center), and we’ll have some in Spartanburg, but it won’t be as many.” First-year Lady Barons head coach Rip Ripley doesn’t think the switch will be a problem for his team. “We told the girls when you face adversity, it’s 10 percent of what happens and 90 percent how you handle it,” Ripley said. “Our focus is on the weekend and playing the best that we can.” WH has played pretty well all season. It brings a 23-2 record into the tournament and is the lower No. 2 seed. It went undefeated in Region

SEE ROAD, PAGE B3

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Julius Pearson (26) and the rest of the Crestwood High football team will travel to take on Manning on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in a pivotal Region VI-3A contest for both teams.

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Wilson Hall’s Courtney Clark and the rest of the Lady Barons have a first-round bye and will play the Hammond-Laurence Manning Academy winner on Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the SCISA 3A state volleyball tournament at Star Center in Spartanburg.

TORONTO — Marco Estrada took the mound with one task: save the season for the Toronto Blue Jays. He did it, pitching one-hit ball into the eighth inning to give Toronto’s tattered bullpen a rest, and the Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Wednesday to close ESTRADA to 3-2 in the best-ofseven American League Championship Series. “It’s the start that we needed,’’ shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said. “They’re a great team over there. We know that. But this guy kept them off balance and allowed the offense to settle in and get some runs.’’ Tulowitzki provided three of those runs. He broke the game open with a bases-clearing double off Kelvin Herrera in the sixth, giving him seven RBI in the series. Edwin Encarnacion had walked with the bases loaded against Edinson Volquez, who seemed flustered by a couple of close calls against the Royals. Kansas City totaled 22 runs and 30 hits in the first two games in Toronto, but Estrada faced the minimum 20 batters before Lorenzo Cain walked with two outs in the seventh. Closer Roberto Osuna was perfect in the ninth. Yordano Ventura will start for the defending AL champions on Friday in Game 6 against David Price, the Game 2 loser. Estrada, a 32-year-old freeagent to be, kept the bullpen door closed for most of the afternoon, a day after Kansas City romped 14-2 in a game that saw infielder Cliff Pennington pitch in the ninth. “This time around I had a better fastball command,’’ said Estrada, who gave up three runs in the opener. “That was the key to this game.’’ Toronto is trying to become just the 13th team to rally and win among 80 who trailed 3-1 in best-of-seven postseason series.

SEE JAYS, PAGE B2

PREP FOOTBALL

Knights, Monarchs clash with playoff hopes fading BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com According to their respective head coaches, neither the Crestwood High School nor Manning High football teams have played a complete game this season. Both the Knights’ Roosevelt Nelson and the Monarchs’ Tony Felder think Friday would be a good time to have that first complete game. CHS will travel to Ramsey Stadium in Manning for a

game that will likely go a long way in determining who does and doesn’t reach the 3A state playoffs. “We’re just trying to put a full game together,” said Nelson, whose team is 0-8 on the season and 0-3 in region play. “We’ve been in our games, we just haven’t been able to do all we have to do to win. It’s just been a matter of not executing at certain points of the game.” Crestwood and Man-

ning are the only teams in the 6-team region without a victory. Hartsville and Darlington are both undefeated while Marlboro County is 2-1 and Lakewood is 1-2. Manning is 2-5 overall and 0-2 in the region. While the door on the playoffs doesn’t close with a loss in this game, it certainly makes it more difficult for either team. Four of the six teams will earn playoff berths.

SEE CLASH, PAGE B3

SPORTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

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WH boys win cross country region meet; Lady Barons finish second The Wilson Hall boys varsity cross country team won the SCISA Region II-3A championship meet on Wednesday at Patriot Park SportsPlex. The Barons won with 25 points while Thomas Sumter was second with 36. Orangeburg Prep was third, Calhoun Academy fourth and Laurence Manning Academy fifth. TSA’s Hunter Jarvis was the individual winner, finishing in a time of 15 minutes, 42 seconds. His teammate, Josh Ladson, finished secondmin 16:27. However, the Barons won by taking the next seven spots. Andrik Rivera-Nesrala was third in 17:08, Drew Reynolds was fourth in 17:22, Matthew Taveraz was fifth in 18:02, Bryce Lyles was sixth in 18:37, Layton Creech was seventh in 18:51, Brayden Fidler was eighth in 18:56) and Conner Curtis was ninth in 19:13. In the girls meet, Calhoun won with 34 points followed by Wilson Hall with 38. TSA was third, LMA fourth and OP fifth. Calhoun’s Kristen Cherry won the girl’s race in 19:41. Wilson Hall took the next two spots, with Madison Elmore finishing second at 19:46 and Anna Lyles third at 20:16. Other finishers for Wilson Hall were Molly Moss in seventh (21:23), Emily Reynolds in 12th (22:29), Natalie Ardis

in 14 (23:07), Kirsten Fisher in 16 (23:15) and Katie Scanella in 17th (23:37).

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL FURMAN 8 CHESTNUT OAKS 0 Furman Middle School closed out its regular season with an 8-0 victory over Chestnut Oaks on Tuesday at the CO field. Descrae Sumners scored the game’s only touchdown on a 27-yard run. Willie Peeples rushed for 82 yards for the Indians. Kei-on Spann had six tackles and Shamar Frazier had a fumble recovery for the Indians. LATE TUESDAY METS 5 CUBS 2 CHICAGO — Daniel Murphy homered for a record-tying fifth straight game in the postseason, sending Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Yoenis Cespedes and David Wright each had three hits for the Mets. Cespedes scored the go-ahead run on a two-out wild pitch by Trevor Cahill on a strikeout of Michael Conforto in the sixth inning.

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SCOREBOARD

L.A. Clippers 130, Golden State 95

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Washington at Miami, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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6 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Hong Kong Open First Round from Hong Kong (GOLF). 10:50 a.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Borussia Dortmund vs. Qabala (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon – LPGA Golf: Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship First Round from Taipei, Taiwan (GOLF). 12:50 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Sparta Prague vs. Schalke 04 (FOX SPORTS 2). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Tottenham vs. Anderlecht (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Rubin Kazan vs. Liverpool (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Dinamo Minsk vs. Villarreal (FOX SPORTS 2). 5 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – Honduras vs. Belgium (FOX SPORTS 2). 5 p.m. – PGA Golf: Shriners Hospitals for Children Open First Round from Las Vegas (GOLF). 5:30 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Louisville at Virginia (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:55 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – Russia vs. Costa Rica (FOX SPORTS 2). 7 p.m. – College Football: Temple at East Carolina (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 from Roseville, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: South Carolina at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Georgia Southern at Appalachian State (ESPNU). 7:30 p.m. – NBA Preseason Basketball: New York at Boston (NBA TV). 8 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Miami at Syracuse (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 8 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Tour Sunoco World Series 150 from Thompson, Conn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: National League Championship Series Game Five – New York Mets at Chicago Cubs (TBS). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League Match – Arabe Unido vs. Montego Bay (UNIVISION). 8:25 p.m. – NFL Football: Seattle at San Francisco (WLTX 19, NFL NETWORK, WWFN-FM 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5). 9 p.m. – College Football: California at UCLA (ESPN). 10 p.m. – NBA Preseason Basketball: Golden State at Los Angeles Lakers (TNT). 10 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League Match – Vancouver vs. Olimpia (UNIVISION). Midnight – LPGA Golf: Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship Second Round from Taipei, Taiwan (GOLF). 2 a.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – North Korea vs. South Africa (FOX SPORTS 2).

MLB POSTSEASON LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by FS1 Kansas City 3, Toronto 1 Oct. 16: Kansas City 5, Toronto 0 Oct. 17: Kansas City 6, Toronto 3 Monday: Toronto 11, Kansas City 8 Tuesday: Kansas City 14, Toronto 2 Wednesday: Kansas City at Toronto x-Friday: Toronto at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday: Toronto at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m. National League All games televised by TBS New York 3, Chicago 0 Oct. 17: New York 4, Chicago 2 Oct. 18: New York 4, Chicago 1 Tuesday: New York 5, Chicago 2 Wednesday: New York at Chicago (late) x-Today: New York at Chicago, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday: Chicago at New York, 4:07 p.m. x-Sunday: Chicago at New York, 8:07 p.m. (Best-of-7) All games televised by Fox Tuesday, Oct. 27: at AL Wednesday, Oct. 28: at AL Friday, Oct. 30: at NL Saturday, Oct. 31: at NL x-Sunday, Nov. 1: at NL x-Tuesday, Nov. 3: at AL x-Wednesday, Nov. 4: at AL

JAYS FROM PAGE B1 It has happened four of 17 times in the LCS, including when the Royals bounced back against the Blue Jays in 1985 en route to Kansas City’s only World Series title. In this year’s bestof-five Division Series, Toronto fell behind 0-2, then won three straight against Texas. Before 49,325 roaring fans, Chris Colabello’s solo homer into the leftfield seats in the second gave Estrada a lead. It was the only mistake by Volquez, the Game 1 winner. Estrada didn’t make a miscue until Salvador Perez homered with two outs in the eighth. Estrada retired his first nine batters, ending at four Escobar’s record streak of leading off playoff games with hits. Escobar, who entered 9 for 15 (.600), got Kansas City’s first hit when he opened the fourth with a ground single past a diving Tulowitzki. Zobrist promptly grounded into a double play to second baseman Ryan Goins. “He was really good today,’’ Escobar said. “He threw the ball down, down and away, down and in. He didn’t miss many pitches today.’’ Kansas City had no other runners until Cain walked with two outs in the seventh. Price was up in the bullpen, but Estrada got Eric Hosmer to fly out. Volquez allowed just two singles after Colabello connected but lost the

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TODAY’S GAME

Seattle at San Francisco, 8:25 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Buffalo vs. Jacksonville at London, 9:30 a.m. Atlanta at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Cleveland at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. Houston at Miami, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at New England, 1 p.m. Oakland at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Carolina, 8:30 p.m. Open: Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay

MONDAY’S GAME

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GB – 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 3

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Detroit vs. Kansas City at London, 9:30 a.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Arizona at Cleveland, 1 p.m. San Diego at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Open: Buffalo, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Washington

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W Montreal 7 7 Tampa Bay 7 4 Florida 6 3 Ottawa 6 3 Detroit 5 3 Boston 5 2 Toronto 5 1 Buffalo 5 1 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W N.Y. Islanders 6 4 N.Y. Rangers 7 4 Washington 5 4 Pittsburgh 6 3 Philadelphia 5 2 New Jersey 6 2 Carolina 5 1 Columbus 7 0

L 0 2 2 2 2 3 3 4

OT 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0

Pts 14 9 7 7 6 4 3 2

GF 23 23 18 19 15 18 12 9

GA 7 20 12 17 13 21 17 14

L 1 2 1 3 2 3 4 7

OT 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0

Pts 9 9 8 6 5 5 2 0

GF 21 18 19 10 8 11 11 13

GA 15 15 12 11 12 16 17 34

OT 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Pts 10 10 10 8 7 6 4

GF 21 19 21 20 14 14 16

GA 14 13 17 13 15 14 16

CENTRAL DIVISION

ATLANTIC DIVISION

Indiana Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Charlotte Atlanta Washington Orlando Miami CENTRAL DIVISION

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

SUNDAY, NOV. 1

Through Oct. 18 Points 1, Joey Logano, 3,095. 2, Denny Hamlin, 3,082. 3, Kurt Busch, 3,077. 4, Carl Edwards, 3,076. 5, Kevin Harvick, 3,071. 6, Jeff Gordon, 3,071. 7, Brad Keselowski, 3,071. 8, Martin Truex Jr., 3,070. 9, Kyle Busch, 3,064. 10, Ryan Newman, 3,062. 11, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3,039. 12, Matt Kenseth, 3,035. 13, Jamie McMurray, 2,154. 14, Jimmie Johnson, 2,134. 15, Paul Menard, 2,109. 16, Clint Bowyer, 2,086. 17, Aric Almirola, 821. 18, Kasey Kahne, 811. 19, Kyle Larson, 757. 20, Greg Biffle, 753. Money 1, Kevin Harvick, $7,915,571. 2, Joey Logano, $7,477,468. 3, Jimmie Johnson, $6,201,747. 4, Denny Hamlin, $5,981,522. 5, Matt Kenseth, $5,599,426. 6, Brad Keselowski, $5,430,511. 7, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $5,318,515. 8, Jeff Gordon, $5,159,356. 9, Martin Truex Jr., $4,761,321. 10, Clint Bowyer, $4,661,168. 11, Ryan Newman, $4,650,263. 12, Greg Biffle, $4,568,212. 13, Aric Almirola, $4,512,361. 14, Jamie McMurray, $4,487,451. 15, Austin Dillon, $4,324,949. 16, Trevor Bayne, $4,319,235. 17, AJ Allmendinger, $4,086,867. 18, Kurt Busch, $4,082,386. 19, Kyle Larson, $4,064,545. 20, Carl Edwards, $4,021,168.

New York Toronto Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Memphis at Orlando, 7 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Boston at Manchester, NH, 7:30 p.m. Washington vs. Toronto at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Dallas vs. Chicago at Lincoln, NE, 8 p.m. Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Miami at New England, 8:25 p.m.

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strike zone in the sixth. Ben Revere led off with a walk and Volquez hit Josh Donaldson with the first pitch. In August, Volquez hit Donaldson in a testy game that included a benches-clearing scrum. He then walked Jose Bautista in a 10-pitch at-bat on a knuckle curve that looked to get a piece of the plate. “I thought the pitch to Bautista was definitely a strike,’’ Royals manager Ned Yost said. Yost shouted from the dugout for Perez to appeal to first base on ball four, thinking Bautista may have swung. But it was too loud in the closed-roof stadium for Perez to hear. “We were trying to get their attention to get him to appeal it,’’ Yost said. “I don’t know if he was arguing the pitch, I don’t know what he was talking about.’’ Encarnacion walked on another pitch that upset Volquez and Yost. Volquez turned his back to plate umpire Dan Iassogna as Revere jogged home for a 2-0 lead. It was his last batter. “When you lose your fastball command, it’s hard for the umpire to give you the close pitches,’’ Volquez said. Herrera relieved and struck out Colabello. With the crowd chanting “Tu-lo! Tu-lo!’’ Tulowitzki sent a drive to the center-field wall, sending fans into a towel-waving frenzy. Bautista and Donaldson had consecutive doubles off Danny Duffy in the seventh to make it 6-0, and Kevin Pillar doubled in a run in the eighth.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

THURSDAY, OCT. 29

NASCAR By The Associated Press

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte vs. Indiana at Fort Wayne, IN, 7 p.m. New York at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Utah, 9 p.m. Golden State vs. L.A. Lakers at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Baltimore at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

WORLD SERIES

Toronto shortstop Troy Tulowitzki smacks a 3-run double during the Blue Jays’ 7-1 victory over Kansas City on Wednesday in Game 5 of the American League Championship series in Toronto.

TODAY’S GAMES

Chicago 103, Indiana 94 Milwaukee 106, Minnesota 88 Phoenix 104, San Antonio 84 Oklahoma City 113, Utah 102

Dallas Nashville St. Louis Winnipeg Minnesota Chicago Colorado PACIFIC DIVISION

GP 6 6 7 6 5 6 5

GP San Jose 6 Vancouver 6 Arizona 6 Los Angeles 5 Edmonton 6 Anaheim 5 Calgary 6 NOTE: Two points overtime loss.

W 5 5 5 4 3 3 2

L 1 1 2 2 1 3 3

W 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 for

L OT Pts GF GA 2 0 8 17 12 1 2 8 16 11 2 1 7 18 14 3 0 4 6 14 4 0 4 12 16 3 1 3 5 12 5 0 2 12 25 a win, one point for

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Nashville 5, Tampa Bay 4, SO New Jersey 3, Arizona 2, OT Pittsburgh 3, Florida 2, OT N.Y. Islanders 4, Columbus 0 Dallas 2, Philadelphia 1 Montreal 3, St. Louis 0 Washington 6, Calgary 2

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Boston, 8 p.m. Detroit at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Carolina at Colorado, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Arizona at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Dallas at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m. Columbus at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Florida at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Washington at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Detroit at Calgary, 9 p.m. Washington at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Carolina at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

SPORTS

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

AUTO RACING

Kurt Busch secures a new sponsor in Monster Energy BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — There have been times the last few years that Kurt Busch seemed to be alone on an island fighting for the respect that should come with being one of NASCAR’s most talented drivers. A career full of hiccups both on and off the track had put the former champion in limbo at the start of the season, when he was suspended by NASCAR before the Daytona 500 amid allegations of domestic violence. His spot driving for Stewart-Haas Racing was safe during the nearly 4-month investigation and Busch’s three races out of the car. Why? Because SHR co-owner Gene Haas sponsored the car himself and any decisions were his to make. Busch was reinstat-

ed after authorities decided no charges were warranted. Now Busch KURT BUSCH has outside corporate sponsorship again — Monster Energy announced Wednesday it will be a co-primary sponsor of the No. 41 Chevrolet — and a multi-year contract extension to remain with SHR. Busch has had a personal sponsorship deal with Monster since 2012, and he won an Xfinity Series race for the company while driving for the team owned by his brother, Kyle Busch Motorsports. The company never doubted its relationship with Busch, vice president of sports marketing Mitch Covington said. “We took the position that you’re innocent until proven guilty,’’ Covington said. “Our relationship with

Kurt, what he was being accused of, was not the guy we knew. We stood behind Kurt. We’re glad we stood behind him and we’re glad to be here today.’’ Busch has 27 career victories — three since joining SHR last season — in 535 Cup starts. He’s in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field and in good position to advance Sunday into the third round. Busch was eliminated in the first round last year, but he’s third in the standings headed into Sunday’s race at Talladega. In bringing in Monster, the financial burden to run the No. 41 is lessened for Haas, who is launching a Formula One team next season. “This was something that was really Kurt’s project,’’ Stewart said. “This is something he worked really hard at.’’

Logano spin raises questions of Chase decorum BY DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Thomas Sumter Academy’s Bree Stoddard (4) and the rest of the Lady Generals will take on Heathwood Hall at 10 a.m. on Friday in the opening match of the SCISA 3A state tournament at Star Center in Spartanburg.

ROAD FROM PAGE B1 II play. Right behind Wilson Hall were the Lady Generals, who are 15-3 overall and went 6-2 in region play. Ripley thinks if his team is focused it has a chance to make a run in the tournament. “We’ve built our season on four stages, and the state tournament is the final one,” Ripley said. “Our attention is focused all on that. I’ve got to make sure that we’re playing confident volleyball. If we do that, I think we have a chance against whoever we play.” Herod said her team needs to play in an aggressive fashion. “We need to come out with

our ‘A’ game,” she said. “It seems like all year we’ve been doing just enough to win some matches. We need to come out with guns a’ blazing offensively each match.” Wilson Hall will get a firstround bye and will face the winner of a match between Hammond and LMA on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Thomas Sumter, the upper No. 3 seed, will take on No. 6 Heathwood Hall at 10 a.m. The winner of that match will face No. 2 Cardinal Newman at 11:30 a.m. The first day of the tournament will be played at Star Center and will move to the Upward Volleyball Center on Saturday. The two teams that emerge as the winner of the two brackets will face each other on Tuesday for the state title.

SCISA 3A STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT UPPER BRACKET

Friday at Star Center Game 1 – (4) First Baptist vs. (5) Orangeburg Prep, 10 a.m. Game 2 – (3) Thomas Sumter vs. (6) Heathwood Hall, 10 a.m. Game 3 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 5 Loser, 2:30 p.m. Game 4 – Game 1 Winner vs. (1) Ashley Hall, 11:30 a.m. Game 5 – Game 2 Winner vs. (2) Cardinal Newman, 11:30 a.m. Game 6 – Game 2 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser, 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Upward Volleyball Center Game 7 – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, 8 a.m. Game 8 – Game 3 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 8 a.m. Game 9 – Game 8 Winner vs. Lower Game 7 Loser, 9:30 a.m. Game 10 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner, 12:30 p.m. Game 11 – If Necessary, TBA

LOWER BRACKET

Friday at Star Center Game 1 – (4) Pinewood Prep vs. (5) Ben Lippen, 10 a.m. Game 2 – (3) Hammond vs. (6) Laurence Manning, 10 a.m. Game 3 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 5 Loser, 2:30 p.m. Game 4 – Game 1 Winner vs. (1) Porter-Gaud, 11:30 a.m. Game 5 – Game 2 Winner vs. (2) Wilson Hall, 11:30 a.m. Game 6 – Game 2 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser, 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Upward Volleyball Center Game 7 – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, 8 a.m. Game 8 – Game 3 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 8 a.m. Game 9 – Game 8 Winner vs. Upper Game 7 Loser, 9:30 a.m. Game 10 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner, 12:30 p.m. Game 11 – If Necessary, TBA Bracket winners will face each other for the state title on Tuesday at a site to be determined.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Joey Logano scoffed at the seemingly unwritten rule that you don’t spin someone when you’re already guaranteed of advancing in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. After all, as he pointed out after sending fellow title contender Matt Kenseth for a ride at Kansas Speedway, “NASCAR does the rules. I just drive the race car.’’ That attitude raised plenty of questions over Chase decorum, though. Logano had won the opening race of the “contender’’

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round at Charlotte, so he had nothing to lose in Sunday’s race. Kenseth had a miserable LOGANO finish and arrived at Kansas knowing that he would need to win there or this coming weekend at Talladega to earn a spot in the next round. Everything looked like it was playing out perfectly for him, too. Kenseth had his No. 20 Toyota at the front all day, leading a racehigh 153 laps, and had a spot in the eight-driver “eliminator’’ round within sight with five laps to go. But by that

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“It is definitely important for us,” said MHS head coach Tony Felder. “We’ve got to win, but I like our odds coming off of a disappointing loss.” Manning fell to top-ranked and undefeated Hartsville 35-0 last week. The Monarchs trailed just 14-0 at halftime. “I thought we played pretty good in the first half,” Felder

said. “We gave up a rushing touchdown and the other came on a blocked punt.” Crestwood plays host to Lakewood next week to close out its regular season, while Manning will travel to Marlboro County next week and to Darlington on Nov. 6. “We just have to take things one game at a time,” Nelson said. “This is a very important game for us though.”

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Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m. Manning at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Johnsonville, 6:30 p.m. Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. Laurence Manning at Porter-Gaud, 7 p.m. B Team Football Sumter at Chapin, 6 p.m. Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Laurence Manning at Porter-Gaud, 5 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Williamsburg, 6 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 6:30 p.m.

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point, Logano had the faster car, and had spent the last 10 laps glued firmly to his rear bumper. Kenseth was doing everything he could to protect the lead, and Logano finally got fed up with a series of blocks. With a good run going into Turn 1, Logano stuck his nose under Kenseth’s rear fender, and one of the Chase favorites was suddenly sliding across the track. “He ran me hard. I ran him hard back,’’ Logano explained. “Unfortunately, those things happen, right? It doesn’t take anything away from our team. I’m proud of what this team is doing.’’

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TOP QBS FROM PAGE B1 Rookie of the Year. Kaaya is off to a strong start once again this season, averaging 299 yards passing per game with 10 touchdown passes against just one interception. “He’s smart, he’s poised, he’s very aware of what’s going on,” Swinney said. Or, as Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables says, Kaaya is the kind of quarterback who strolls to the line of scrimmage, surveys the defense and says, “ ‘Are you really going to line up like that? Watch this.’ Then he puts the ball right where you’re not.” Kaaya has been particularly effective of late, passing for a career-high 405 yards in a 29-24 loss at Florida State two weeks ago and then following that with a 296-yard, two-touchdown game in a 30-20 win against Virginia Tech this past Saturday. “They want to put the ball in his hands,” Swinney said. “And he’s good enough to beat you.” Watson is fully aware of Kaaya’s abilities, and Kaaya likewise when it comes to Watson. They met at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp two years ago in Oregon, fairly impressing one another. “I saw him throw a couple years ago, and I said, ‘That guy’s going to be pretty special,’” Kaaya said. “He’s a good player. He can spin it.” The two have maintained contact ever since. “We still communicate and talk and in the offseason, when we have a chance, we try to train together,” Watson said. “He’s a great player and a great guy – one of those guys you can hang out with.” The hanging out will be kept to a minimum Saturday, as both teams have more pressing matters at hand. The No. 6-ranked and undefeated Tigers (6-0) are intent on staying alive for the ACC Championship Game and a berth in the College Football Playoff. In addition to claiming its first victory against a ranked opponent since Sept. 7, 2013, Miami (4-2) hopes to strengthen its position in the Coastal Division and keep alive league title aspirations. Like Kaaya, Watson is off to a solid start. He ranks second behind Kaaya in total offense, leads the league with 14 touchdown passes and is coming off a 420-yard passing night in a 34-17 win against Boston College. He’s also stretched his legs of late, as evidenced by his career-best 96 yards rushing in a win against Notre Dame three weeks ago. “When the pocket breaks down, he can create,” Miami coach Al Golden said of Watson. “We have to make sure we try and keep him in there, and don’t give him second and third opportunities on the play. He can pull the ball at any point in the run game and get you a big one in the alleys. “You have to have not just somebody there who can tackle, but multiple people, because he has speed and length and can make you miss. He’s doing a good job of trusting his receivers downfield.” The preseason ACC Player of the Year doesn’t have eye-popping statistics, but has logged an impressive record in the most important statistic – victories. Watson is 10-1 as a starter and appears to be coming into his own as far as maturity and confidence. “He knows what we’re doing,” Swinney said. “He’s very smart, and that’s why he’s a great player. He studies and prepares during the week. The game is not fast for him. He doesn’t get overwhelmed. “Maybe he has a bad series or makes a bad play, but he doesn’t carry that over. He’s a very confident guy and he just plays the game.”

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Allen-Williams makes most of 1st big opportunity at LB BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News COLUMBIA — For much of the 2015 football season, Bryson Allen-Williams has been relegated mostly to playing on the University of South Carolina’s special teams. That changed late in the second quarter of the Gamecocks’ Southeastern Conference victory against Vanderbilt. Inserted in place of starting Mike linebacker T. J. Holloman, who was ejected following a headto-head tackle, Allen-Williams made an immediate impact. He finished with three tackles, including a key stop with fellow linebacker Skai Moore against Commodores running back Ralph Webb for no gain on a third-and-two at the USC 5. The Gamecocks were

trailing 7-6, and the stop forced Vanderbilt to kick a field goal. A.-WILLIAMS “Skai and (linebacker) John (Walton) both came to me after T. J. got ejected from the game and told me, ‘You’ve got to go out there, you’ve got to step up, you’ve got to play big. There can’t be a dropoff,’” Allen-Williams said. “Making a third-down stop, that forced them to kick a field goal. “We won by six points. That was a big play. I just thank God that Skai and Jon helped me and gave me that confidence.” One of the most highly rated linebackers in the Gamecocks’ 2014 signing class, Allen-Williams had to pack on about 20 pounds as a freshman in an attempt to help the

team at a position of need, defensive end. After losing 20 pounds prior to this season to get ready to return to his natural position, Allen-Williams needed some time to get back in the swing of things at his natural position. But with Moore, Holloman and Walton getting most of the playing time, it has been hard for AllenWilliams to get on the field. “The game speed changed, especially moving from line to linebacker,” he said. “It was one of my first steps forward, just helping the team out, being that backup Mike the team can depend on.” In addition to his run stop, Allen-Williams picked up the first interception of his collegiate career. He then joined Moore and longtime friend defensive tackle Dante Sawyer in a three-man bow to the

crowd following a Moore strip and fumble recovery late in the game. Although the Gamecocks were penalized 15 yards, USC interim coach Shawn Elliott seemed to give the trio a pass. “The rappers do it nowadays, a little dance in Atlanta,” said Allen-Williams. “I’m from Atlanta. Me, Dante and Skai, it came down the play. “Skai made the strip sack,” Allen-Williams said. “We just looked at each other and hit it at the same time. It was kind of crazy how fast it blew up (on social media).” Allen-Williams’ performance caught the eye of USC linebackers coach Kirk Botkin. “He did a lot of good things,” Botkin said. “There are always things to work on, but he had a good game, a good productive game.”

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SEC’s talent depth a question at midway point BY JOHN ZENOR AND DAVID BRANDT The Associated Press

sion basement. It remains to be seen if any other late challengers emerge.

Halfway through the regular season, a dirty little secret is becoming more obvious to college football fans. The proud Southeastern Conference doesn’t look quite as formidable this fall. There are still some good teams and talented players: No. 5 LSU and its Heisman Trophy candidate — running back Leonard Fournette, top the list. No. 8 Alabama has its own big back in Derrick Henry and has bounced back after a surprising loss to Mississippi in September. But the depth around the conference appears to be lacking. The SEC has just five nationally ranked teams after a peak of 10 earlier in the season. Preseason darling Auburn has been disappointing and Arkansas lost to Toledo. Missouri — the two-time defending Eastern Division champion — is 1-3 in conference play and struggling to score points. Georgia and Ole Miss looked like early contenders, but the Bulldogs have lost two of their past three games and the Rebels were thumped by Memphis on Saturday. South Carolina has

BEST PLAYER Fournette. This one really isn’t close. Fournette has been unstoppable, featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and is probably the Heisman Trophy front-runner. He has rushed for 1,202 yards when nobody else in FBS has reached 1,000. He’s also second nationally in scoring with 14 touchdowns — two more than Vanderbilt and Missouri have scored, respectively.

BEST TEAM LSU. The Tigers haven’t played the most imposing schedule but are coming off a 35-28 win over Florida and are the only remaining unbeaten team in the SEC. The matter should be settled more definitively on Nov. 7 when LSU and the Tide clash at Bryant-Denny Stadium. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi wide receiver Cody Core, top right, and the Rebels have been one of the biggest mysteries in the Southeastern Conference this season. Of the record 10 teams that were ranked in the top 25 earlier in the year, only five remain — putting the conference’s talent depth into question. struggled so much that head coach Steve Spurrier resigned, Tennessee and Kentucky are inconsis-

tent, Mississippi State is uninspiring and Vanderbilt continues to bumble along in the Eastern Divi-

BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT Auburn. The Tigers opened the season ranked No. 6 and a popular pick to win the SEC. They’ve looked like anything but contenders this season. Quarterback Jeremy Johnson was benched after dreadful early performances.

OBITUARIES EVERETT G. WALKER U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Everett Gregory Walker, “EG”, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Pensacola, Florida. He was 91 years young. EG was born in the hills of Western North Carolina in the small town of Fleetwood in 1923. He was a son of the late Charles T. WalkWALKER er Sr. and Eva Walsh Walker. The family later moved to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where he graduated from Rocky Mount High School in 1942. EG was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jane Gray Longest Walker, also from Rocky Mount, and two brothers and a sister: Charles Aubrey Walker, Charles Theodore Walker Jr. and Anna Eleanor Scott Walker. EG is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Walker Coleman; son-in-law, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Robert G. Cole-

man II; and two grandsons, Robert G. Coleman III and William Gregory Coleman. Additionally he is survived by five great-grandchildren, Robert G. Coleman IV, Harper Gray Coleman, Landry Walter Coleman, McCall Jayne Coleman and William Cooper Coleman. Also, two nieces, Mary Scott Ackiss and Martha Walker Fullington; and a nephew, Keith Walker. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Cemetery Park, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Sumter Lions Club, P.O. Box 2513, Sumter, S.C. 29150. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com to sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

WILLIE L. CUMMINGS Willie Lee “Bill” Cummings, 57, son of the late James and Matilda Anderson Cummings, was born July 19, 1957 in Sumter County. He departed this life

on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Family will be receiving friends at the home of Betty (Harry) Brown, 713 Ravenel St.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

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JAMES HUMES JR. James “Boy” Humes Jr. was born Oct. 7, 1947, in Georgetown County to the late James and Linnie Doiley Humes Sr. and was the husband of Jessie Howard Humes. He departed this life on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in Sumter. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Rosa H. Dunham, 6245 Skinner Road, Gable. Services are entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC.

MARY D. CHANEY Mary Davis Chaney, was born to the late Essie and Nathaniel Davis on Sept. 1, 1943, in Sumter. She departed this life on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Sumter Health & Rehab. She attended the St. Jude Grammar and High Schools, graduating in 1963. She was employed for 25 years by Gold Kist Inc. of Sumter, formerly the Campbell Soup Company, as a lead person. Mary was a lifelong member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was a dedicated member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Jude Alumni Association. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Jame Davis of Sumter; one daughter, Shirley Davis of Sumter; two special nieces, Barbara Johnson of Maryland and Valeria (Jimmie) Peay of Sumter; one special nephew, Thomas Davis of Sumter; two sisters, Ruth Davis of Sumter and Betty Garris of Baltimore, Maryland; one brother, Rico Jones of Sumter; one grandson, Colin Davis of Sumter; two daughters, Robin Davis of Sumter and Amanda Spann of Sumter; one aunt, Shirley H. Davis; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Special thanks to her caregiver. A public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 611 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Family will be receiving friends at the home 15 S. Purdy St., 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.

BRENDA HARPER Brenda Gail Graves Harper, 65, died on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

FRANK MCDANIEL Frank McDaniel was born June 5, 1929, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to the late James McDaniel and Josephine Ingram McDaniel. Frank departed his earthly life on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center — “Warriors Walk” — in Columbia. He is survived by his wife, Victoria. Frank received his education in the city public schools of Sumter, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948. He attended South Carolina State College, graduating in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He was enrolled in the Reserve Officers Training programs and began his tour of duty as 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. Frank was honorably discharged after serving in the Korean Conflict and soon began his teaching career. He taught science and math in the New York City school system and three public school districts in South Carolina, Sumter, Lee and Orangeburg County, for 35 years. While living in New York, he met and later married his

lovely wife Victoria. He attended the men’s bible study class, and in April 1974, he received the Certificate of Baptism from the Crossroad Seven Day Adventist Church. Relocating back to Sumter, he continued his spiritual worship at the Berea Seven Day Adventist Church, participating in Sabbath day school and playing musical selections on his trumpet. He enjoyed working with the community outreach programs at the church. He was proceeded in death by a brother, Solomon McDaniel; a sister, Gladys M. Jordan; and his parents, James and Josephine McDaniel. He leaves to cherish his memories his lovely, caring wife, Victoria V. McDaniel; two sisters, Awilda M. Durham and Amanda M. Dudley; one brother, James B. McDaniel Jr.; 11 nieces and nephews; 11 grand-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Frank’s quiet Christian faith was sustained by God’s grace and mercy throughout his lifetime, and may he be remembered by his humble spirit, his unique way of inspiring others, his love of music, playing his trumpet, love for children and sports. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Berea Seventh Adventist Church with Pastor Marquis Jackson presiding. Interment will follow at Fort Jackson Cemetery. A viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Sumter Funeral Services Chapel. Body will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. Friday until the hour of service. The funeral cortege will leave the home, 121 Chapell St., Sumter, at 9:20 a.m.

ARTHUR D. HATFIELD Arthur “Artie” David Hatfield, 65, passed away at his home, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Born in Sumter Aug. 21, 1950, he was the son of Aubrey and Betty Saunders Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield was a graduate of Edmunds High School Class of 1968. He was the former owner of R.T.’s Speed & Auto and Hatfield Sales & Equipment. He represented many large engine rebuilding equipment companies, being named “National Salesman of the Year.” He retired after an illness. He was a lifelong member of Alice Drive Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents of Sumter; a daughter, Amy H. Moss (Tony), and a brother, Aubrey Hatfield Jr. (Earlene), all of Sumter; and two sisters, Karen Hatfield of Hopkins and Becky H. Williams (Keith) of Equador. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sumter Cemetery with Dr. Clay Smith officiating. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service and other times at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, 3105 Mayflower Lane. Memorials may be made to Wilson Hall School, 520 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, S.C. 29150 or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

TOMMY L. MONTOMERY Tommy Lee Montgomery, affectionately known as “Tom,” departed this earthly life on Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, he was the sixth child of the late Toney Montgomery and Emma Marshall Montgomery McFadden. He attended Howard Chapel and Mayesville Institute Schools of Sumter County.

At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal savior and briefly attended Galilee Baptist Church. He was an avid repairman and his hobbies included fixing lawnmowers, fans and other items. He worked for 55 years on W.R. Mayes Farm in Mayesville, where he enjoyed working with his hands. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife, Nancy Hattie Montgomery of the home; two daughters, Asalee Montgomery (Arthur) Lee and Evelyn M. Montgomery of the home (caregiver); two sons, Tommie Lee Montgomery Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, and Quincy D. Montgomery of the home; two sisters, Viola M. Wilson of Hampton, Virginia, and Josephine M. Green of Sumter; one brother-in-law, Alonzo Wilson of Hampton, Virginia; five sisters-in-law, Janie Montgomery, Loutricia Montgomery, and Wilhelmenia Lesane, all of Sumter, Virginia Johnson of Mayesville and Mary Ellen Dinkins of Chicago, Illinios; six grandchildren, Felicia Brown, Terrence Price, Nicholas (Willie Mae) Price of Columbia, LaQuandra Wilson, SeQueria Wilson (DeQueria) and Sharielle Stephens of Sumter; three great-grandchildren of Charlotte, North Carolina; two favorite nieces, Sheila Titus and Betty McBride of Mayesville; a special nephew, Randolph Montgomery of Sumter; two best friends, Toby Temoney and Terry Clark of Sumter; stepdaughter, Jackie Wright of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. No public viewing. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Job’s Mortuary. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Job’s Mortuary Chapel, 312 S. Main St., Sumter, with Pastor Othan Franklin, officiating and Bishop Jeffery Johnson, eulogist. Family is receiving friends at the home, 2130 Avenue A, Mayesville. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St. 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.

ZELENE E. ROBINSON Cornelia Zelene Evans Robinson, 83, widow of H. Dallas Robinson, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Mrs. Robinson was born March 30, 1932, in New Zion, a daughter of the late Luther Workman Evans and Margaret Harrington Evans. “Grandma Zene,” as she was affectionately known, was a graduate of Gable High School and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of Midway Presbyterian Church and had recently been a resident of National Healthcare in Sumter. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by a son, Larry Duane Robinson, and her siblings, Rounette Harrington, Mary Rodgers and D.W. Evans. Surviving are her son, Dallas Wendell Robinson; three grandchildren, Courtney (David) Floyd and Brianne (Thomas) Newman, both of Turbeville, and Brooks (Melissa) Robinson, of New Zion: 10 great-grandchildren, Brandi (Chris) Lauckner, Hannah Pappas, D.J. Pappas, Haley Floyd, T. Newman, Robinson Newman, Lara Newman, Madelyn Robinson, Tanner Newman, and John Henry Robinson; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Linley and Knox Lauckner; daughter-in-law, Jill Robinson; and a number of special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robinson’s family would like to thank Willean Keitt and the entire staff at National Healthcare in Sumter for the loving care given to their mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Midway Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Robinson’s family

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015 will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Williamsburg Funeral Home and at other times at 1218 Evans Road in New Zion. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Midway Presbyterian Church, c/o Dan Harrington, 1524 Corner Road, New Zion, S.C. 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.

LADEANER C. WILLIAMS LaDeaner Chuemeils Williams, retired staff sergeant, was called home by her heavenly father on the evening of Oct. 14, 2015, at Washington Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C. “Deaner,” is what she was affectionately called since she was born at sunrise on Dec. 14, 1970, in Sumter to Ruby Mae McQuillar Williams and John Larry Williams Sr. Her early education began in Sumter and Charleston counties, finishing in Alconbury, England, U.K. Deaner graduated from Sumter High School in the class of 1989, received her bachelor of arts degree in sociology from St. Augustine, Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1993; master in business administration from Hope International University in 2008; master of public administration from Strayer University, Washington, D.C., in 2013; and was working on her doctoral degree at University of Phoenix, Arizona, until 2015. Deaner received her early Christian experience at Mt. Moriah UMC, St. Charles, where she was baptized at an early age. Growing up a part of a military family, she began traveling at the age of 6, and was a part of many congregations. She sang in the children’s choir in Alconbury, England, U.K. Upon her graduation from college, she did one year of missionary work in the United States. She was a part of God’s house in the various areas where she was stationed. Upon settling in the Washington DC area, she joined McKendree-Simms-Brookland UMC in Washington, D.C. in January 2013. There she sang on the chancel choir, worked with the youth ministry, served on the sick and recovering ministry, served as the assistant director of vacation bible school and assisted the secretary in the church office. She enlisted in the United States Army in February 1999 and completed basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, and continued her training in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her first duty station was the 18th Personnel Service Battalion at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was attached to the HQ 377th Theater Support Command in New Orleans, Lousiana. She completed overlapped tours while being stationed in New Orleans and was deployed to serve in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIS) in both Arifjan, Kuwait, and Iraq, attached to the Casualty Office with the American Red Cross. She attended 132 or more funerals between her tours from October 2002-03. In 2005, she was stationed at the Republic of Korea Arm Support Group as executive administration assistant with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth U.S. Army. While serving in Korea, Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Martz recommended LaDeaner to be appointed to serve as secretary to Lt. Gen. James L. Campbell, director of the Army Staff at the Pentagon, in 2005 where she served until she became ill. After a year of hospitalization, she went to work at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Wounded Warrior Program as the national capital region coordinator. She traveled across the United States matching wounded warriors with Navy civilian job opportunities. She was also an Army veteran and a wounded warrior herself and accompanied by her service dog, Romeo. She

was a member of Sumter VFW Post 10813 Ladies Auxiliary and later became a life member of American Veterans Inc. (AMVETS) where she served as 2nd Vice Commander for the State of Maryland Post 115 and the National Ladies Committee of AMVET. She received numerous commendations. In 2009, she retired after serving our nation. Deaner was a strongwilled, compassionate person who loved children. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and her kind, gentle spirit that touched everyone she met. Her willingness to help others and the special way she made people feel like a part of her family will always be cherished. She loved golf and won many tournaments. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents, Ruby Mae McQuillar Williams and John Larry Williams Sr.; her devoted brother, John L. Williams Jr. (Clarissa); two nieces, Jaylyn Cierra and Cassidy Jordyn of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; grandparents, Janerette and Annie Mae McQuiller of Sumter; four aunts, Rosanna Sanders, Teresa Lennon (Robert) of Brooklyn, New York, Sallie Jacobs (Oualdo “Butch”) of Long Island, New York; and Paulette Rahmaan of Birmingham, Alabama; eight uncles, Janerette S. McQuiller Jr. (Viriginia), Emmanuel McQuiller (Pamela), Brooklyn, New York, Arnold McQuiller (Anna) Queens, New York, Girard McQuiller (Syvannia), Gordon McQuiller (Sharon), Raleigh McQuiller of Sumter, Paul Williams (Laura) and Charles Williams of Birmingham, Alabama; godmother, Frances Clark Moss of Sumter; four special cousins, Rosalind Moss of Atlanta, Georgia, Taykell R. McCray, September and Tylee Craft of Sumter; and a host of cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lillie Williams Walker; godfather, Theo W. Moss Sr.; nephew John Larry Williams III; and special cousin, Theo W. Moss Jr. and Rashawn McQuiller. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 421 S. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Lillian H. Washington, officiating, the Rev. Doris R. Bright, pastor and eulogist. The family is receiving friends at the home of Frances Moss, 728 Estate Drive, Sumter. A wake service will be held 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday from the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. The procession will leave from the home at 9:20 a.m. Floral bearers will be classmates of 1989 Sumter High School and Post 10813 Ladies Auxiliary. Pall bearers will be classmates of 1989 Sumter High School and VFW Post 10813. Burial will be in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Percival Road, Columbia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in memory of LaDeaner C. Williams. Services are directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc. rr.com. Visit us on the Web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.

WARREN T. HODGSON Warren Tracy Hodgson, 72, beloved husband of Diane Hodgson, died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at the Dorn VA Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

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LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3

Help Wanted Full-Time Full Time Cook needed in a skilled nursing facility for 11am to 7pm shift Experience Required. Part Time Servers needed in a skilled nursing facility for 6am to 2pm shift and 11am to 7pm shift. Healthcare experience preferred but not nessassary. Apply in person to: Covenant Place 2825 Carter Road Sumter, SC 29150 EOE

"Come join a Growing Company" Markette is hiring for management positions for our Sumter Location. Email Resume to Camp Segars at: camp@westoilco.com

Help Wanted Part-Time Part Time Nail Technician needed in a skilled nursing facility. Must possess current licenses & certificates as required by the state & one year experience as a nail technician preferred but not required. Provides manicures, pedicures & all hand and foot treatments, along with maintaining the products, supplies & stations in that area. Apply in person to: Covenant Place 2825 Carter Road Sumter, SC 29150 EOE

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 494-5500

1150 Vintage Dr. Sat. 8-12 Moving sale. Furniture, garden tractor & trailer, household items & more.

640 Portsmouth Dr. Sat. 8-11. Multi Family Sale. Lamps, clothing, furniture, household items Solomon Upholstery Lee St Lynchburg Inside sale! Furniture, glassware, Misc. 464-7555

The Perfect Housewarming Gift The Sumter Item is locally owned and run. We’re part of this community and we believe in Sumter.

CLASSIFIED ADS Will Go To Work For You! To Find Cash Buyers For Your Unused Items

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015

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

Help Wanted Part-Time

Unfurnished Homes

Commercial Industrial

Part Time Receptionist needed in a skilled nursing facility. Organized & dependable person with good communications skills to answer the phones & perform general office assistant functions. Experience preferred but not required. Apply in person to: Covenant Place 2825 Carter Rd Sumter, SC 29150 EOE

810 Mathis Dr. Sumter. 3BR 1BA. $550mo + $550/sec. dep. Call 803-787-2319

For Sale- Lake Side Restaurant, Bar, Convenience Store, gas pumps & docks. Property is leased. Lake Marion. All equipment & furniture are included. Call 904-554-7663

Trucking Opportunities Local / Regional Drivers Immediate openings for experienced Van, Tanker & Rolloff drivers. Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tank endorsements required with 2 years verifiable experience. Mileage starts as high as .41 per mile & top rate .45 per mile along with stop pay, hourly pay & bonus and assigned equipment. Medical, Dental, Prescription & Life Insurance plans along with 401K & profit sharing. Paid Holidays, Earned PTO time & .03 per mile yearly Safety/Performance Bonus plan. Applicants can apply in person at FCI 132 Myrtle Beach Hwy Sumter, SC 29153 or call 1-888-249-2651 ext-24

Medical Help Wanted New Health Care Business coming to the Sumter/Clarendon /Lee County area - seeking RN's, CNA's, Social Worker- office manager/ biller, & marketers with home health/ hospice experience . Please forward resume to: 426 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 F/T exp. orthodontic assistant needed for Camden/Columbia office. Fax resume 803-736-0933 or email karen@davantorthodontics.com

Work Wanted Housekeeping Low rates, Houses, Offices & Churches. Good Ref. Avail. 803-565-9546

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

304 Haynsworth 3BR 2BA , Hrdwd flrs, fenced yard. $895/mo + $1,000 Dep. Good credit needed. Agent owned 803-468-1612

TRANSPORTATION

6 Hawthorne 3BR 1BA, hd flrs, $550mo + $1000//dep. 803-468-1612 3 & 4 Br homes & MH, in Sumter County & Manning area. No Sect. 8. Rent + dep. req. Call 803-460-6216.

Miscellaneous

Mobile Home Rentals Scenic Lake MHP 4Bedroom 2Bath No pets. Call between 9 am - 5 pm 499-1500 or 469-6978

Houses & Mobile Homes for rent. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms. Section 8 OK. Call 773-8022. Reconditioned batteries $45. New batteries, $56 - $98. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd. Rd. Sumter, 803-773-4381

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

LEGAL NOTICES

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350

Commercial Rentals

Legal Notice

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that On The Rocks, Tapas Bar and Grill, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 2390 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2015. 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.

Summons & Notice NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO: 2015-CP-43-1436 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Dennis Knight,

For Sale or Lease. 111 S. Harvin St. 4500 Sq ft w 9 offices, C/H/A, lg fenced in parking lot, formally set up for ambulance service, $145,000. Contact Mike Hill 803-236-8828

REAL ESTATE

PruittHealth Home Health, doing business as PruittHealth Home Health - Sumter, in accordance with regulation 61 - 15 of the Certificate of Need for Health Facilities and Services Section 201, is applying for a Certificate of Need to develop a Medicare-certified home health agency to serve the residents of Sumter County. The total project cost is estimated to cost $13,400.

Autos For Sale Manufactured Housing

PLAINTIFF, vs. Albert Smith, Tech-1, Inc., B&D Cable Services and Time Warner Cable, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Complaint was filed in the above entitled action in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on June 12, 2015, for the purpose of instituting an action against the Defendants as a result of a slip and fall due to unsecured cable which occurred on June 14, 2012.

SUMMONS Jury Trial Requested

TIRED OF RENTING? We help customers with past credit problems and low credit scores achieve their dreams of home ownership? We have 2,3, & 4 bedroom homes. Call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book Page (M&M Mobile Homes)

HELP WANTED

Acre, septic, cleared, water, electric. $8,000 dn payment 12 payments of $500. 713-870-0216.

Full-Time Sales/Customer Service SUMTER STORES • Must be able to work Saturdays • Must be able to do heavy lifting • Experience is required with an emphasis in either Hardware, Guns or Lawn & Garden

HUNTINGTON PLACE APARTMENTS

FROM $575 PER MONTH

1 MONTH FREE THIRTEEN (13) MONTH LEASE REQUIRED

(803) 773-3600

Please send resumes to shawn@simpsonhardwareinc.com and describe in the email your applicable experience.

POWERS PROPERTIES

NO WALK-INS PLEASE!

595 Ashton Mill Drive Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5

40 W. Wesmark Blvd. 320 W. Liberty St. 350 Pinewood Rd. 110 N. Brooks St., Manning, SC

803-773-3600

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ANNOUNCEMENTS You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers at their offices at 17 East Calhoun Street, Sumter, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

In Memory In Loving Memory of Hazel Mack

BRYAN LAW FIRM OF SC, L.L.P. J. Thomas McElveen, III Attorney for the Plaintiff 17 East Calhoun Street P. O. Box 2038 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 775-1263

Estate Notice Clarendon County

10/22/44-02/27/15 It's your birthday and though you are not here we want to wish you a very Happy Birthday in Heaven. Love, Husband Isiah, Children, Kenneth, Olander, Lisa Grandson, Sterling

Estate: Frieda Christopher Guilford #2015ES1400237 Personal Representative: George R. P. Guilford, Jr. 218 Cody Court Clarksville, TN 37043 10/22/15 - 11/05/15

TO THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN NAMED:

Land & Lots for Sale

Veterans

Summons & Notice

CONTRACTOR WANTED! MAYESVILLE, ST. CHARLES, ELLIOTT & LYNCHBURG If you have good, dependable transportation, a phone in your home, and a desire to earn extra income Call Lori Rabon at 774-1216 or Apply in Person at

20 N. Magnolia St. Sumter, SC

Maxcy G. Cockerill, Jr. Air Force Rank: Airman First Class

$10 per ad

Honor our service men and women on their special day

November 11, 2015

Publish Date: Wednesday, November 11 Deadline: Wednesday, November 4 Submitted by _______________________________ Phone ________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________ Veteran’s name ______________________________________________________ Rank _________________________ Branch _____________________________ Payment must accompany order: Total $ ______________ ❐ Check ❐ Visa ❐ Mastercard If paying with credit card: Card No.______________________ Exp. date_________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________________

20 N. Magnolia Street • Sumter, SC

803-774-1231 mary@theitem.com

HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST

NAME:________________________________AGE:__________________

Mail to:

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ PHONE:_____________________________________________________

PO Box 1677 Sumter, SC 29151

To enter, just color the picture and submit it, along with the entry form, to the newspaper no later than 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, October 27, 2015. A panel of judges will choose one winner from each age group. Ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-12. Winners will be contacted by phone and announced in the newspaper on October 31, 2015. Each winner will get a treat. No Photocopies Accepted Please.