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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 75 CENTS BY JIM HILLEY MVP according to the announce- With this location, we have in- SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 [email protected] ment. creased flexibility to expand MVP’s According to Erika Williams, core business and doubled our pro- 2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGES | VOL. 123, NO. 20 MVP Financial Equipment communications manager for Sum- duction levels.” Corp., a California-based ATM re- ter Economic Development, the fa- Combined with MVP’s headquar- furbishment, service and parts dis- cility is located at 970 Oswego ters in California, the new Sumter tribution company, has opened a Road. location will enable MVP to in- larger production and distribution “We’re thrilled to have the new crease refurbishment production center in Sumter, the company an- Sumter location open,” said Justin levels for ATMs and parts to handle nounced Friday. The new facility Van Peursem, president and CEO increasing demand the announce- will more than double the square of MVP. “MVP worked diligently to ment said. In addition, MVP will footage of MVP’s storage and pro- find a facility that will give us duction capacity in the Southeast room for our continued growth. SEE MVP FINANCIAL, PAGE A6 Thank you for your service Sumter honors veterans during EC’s shortstop Saturday event

makes history BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Gracen Watts is school’s [email protected] 1st female student-athlete hroughout the to sign NCAA Division I country on Satur- day, Americans B1 T athletic scholarship honored a small portion of the population — less than 1 percent — who have ar- guably made the greatest sacrifice of anyone. Coinciding with its slogan of “Uncommon Patriotism,” Sumter’s Veterans Day ceremony started at the 11th hour NATION of the 11th day of the 11th month in recognition of Armi- stice Day, which marked the Couple uses hawks to end of World War I. A8 The crowd that gathered at scare off ‘pest’ birds the old courthouse on Main Street was addressed by guest speaker Lt. Gen. Mi- LOCAL chael Garrett, commanding general of U.S. Army Central Sumter Volunteers and Coalition Forces Land Component Command, who ornament tells history thanked his fellow service members for their selfless of judicial center A3 service. Their service and sacrifices made this country what it is today, he said, keeping the DEATHS, B4 faith and keeping us free. Sherri Linn Black Jesse Hardy During his speech, Garrett Sylvia S. McElveen Irene Green also thanked the families of Aline R. Rhame Edward H. McDowell Sr. military service members Justin A. Brogdon Clarence Alston Sr. and those veterans who were not able to attend the celebra- Joseph Wilson Mary W. Simon PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM Daniel F. Frye Sr. tion. A POW/MIA flag was dis- World War II veteran Harry C. McLeod watches the Sumter Veterans Day ceremony played in front of the crowd. Saturday. An empty chair was left in WEATHER, A10 front of the flag representing the service members who A LITTLE NIPPY never made it back home. Mostly sunny today; clear and chilly tonight This country has always HIGH 60, LOW 37 been exceptional because of the generations of people who don the uniform, he said. INSIDE CONTACT US This indispensable nation is Classifieds B6 Info: 774-1200 the land of the free, home of Comics A7 Advertising: 774-1237 the brave and beacon of hope Opinion A9 Classifieds: 774-1200 in an often-troubled world, Television B5 Delivery: 774-1258 Garrett said. The lines of Americans willing to risk their News and Sports: lives for this country is long 774-1226 and never ending. You have served in different places and in different ways, VISIT US ONLINE AT the .com yet serve you have, he said. Garrett said veterans are much more than gunslingers. Even after leaving the ranks,

SEE VETERANS, PAGE A6 Sumter Veterans Day Parade spectators enjoy the event Saturday. If you can’t do the time: Students learn about family court system

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS elective course teaches stu- one their age go through a [email protected] dents to take responsibility court trial. for their actions and face the As an attorney, Hastie said A group of Sumter teens consequences — good and he wants to help his clients as got a firsthand look at the bad — that come afterward. best he can. People make mis- court system when they took They are learning to be pro- takes but sometimes can a field trip to Sumter County ductive members of society, make better decisions if they Judicial Center on Thursday. she said. are given a second chance. The seventh- and eighth- Public defender Calvin Has- However, if someone re- graders at Alice Drive Middle tie — also a Sumter city coun- turns to court for a second School sat through four trials cilman — guided the students time, other methods such as a involving juveniles to under- through what was most likely detention sentence or counsel- stand how the family court the first court visit for many. ing may be necessary, he said. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM system works. He said the experience is Hastie told the students Sumter County Family Court Assistant Solicitor speaks with Alice Drive Tonia Burns-Taylor, in- meant to encourage young about the different duties of Middle School students after the teens sat through four trials involv- structor of the school’s char- people to make better deci- ing people their own age on Thursday. acter education class, said the sions after witnessing some- SEE COURT SYSTEM, PAGE A6 A2 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Woman, 87, dies Sumter gas station sells after Saturday wreck Aline Rucker Rhame, 87, of Sumter, died after a vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. $2M Powerball ticket According to a news release from Sumter Police BY KAYLA ROBINS news release from the The odds of winning $1 winners. After scratching Department, the crash hap- [email protected] South Carolina Education million are one in off a $20 win, he took home pened at about 12:45 p.m. on Lottery. 11,688,054. the $250,000 ticket. U.S. 401/Oswego Highway. One customer who “No one’s come forward The estimated jackpot The Stop and Save re- Officers were called after bought a Powerball ticket yet, but I hope they do,” for this Wednesday night’s ceived a commission of a 2002 Cadillac driven by at a gas station in Sumter said an employee at Suno- Powerball drawing is $103 $2,500 for selling the Rhame was stopped in the during the weekend has not co over the phone Monday million. claimed ticket. northbound lane while wait- come forward to claim a morning. A winner may not have Proceeds from every dol- ing to make a left turn and winning $2 million jackpot. He said the store sold a come forward yet for this lar spent by lottery players was struck in the rear by a The winning ticket, pur- $200,000 ticket about two weekend’s drawing, but in South Carolina are re- 1996 Buick. chased from the Sunoco at years ago and a ticket collecting a jackpot has turned to the state in the Rhame was transported to 1083 Broad St., which is worth $1 million before served a Manning couple form of funding for educa- Palmetto Health Tuomey be- across the street from Ma- that. well. tion, prizes, retailer com- fore being transferred to a riachi’s and next to Sum- More than 9,800 players A ticket worth $250,000 missions and payment to Columbia hospital, where ter Mall, for Saturday in South Carolina hold has allowed the couple to contractors for goods and she died Monday morning. night’s drawing, matched tickets for prizes from $4 to pay off their mortgage. services. No other injuries were re- all five white ball numbers up to the $2 million jackpot “It was a shock,” said the Anyone with a winning ported. drawn: 4, 6, 16, 30 and 56 prize for this round of wife about the moment her ticket has 180 days from The driver of the Buick, with a Powerball of 18. Powerball. Of these, more husband came home with the date of the drawing to Willie N. Rembert, 74, also Because the ticket holder than 4,400 players pur- the ticket he bought from claim his or her prizes. of Sumter, is expected to be purchased PowerPlay for chased PowerPlay to see the Stop and Save No. 2 at For complete informa- charged with driving too an extra $1, the $1 million their non-jackpot win- 4756 Broad St. Extension. tion on claiming prizes, fast for conditions at the prize was increased to $2 nings, excluding the Match He bought two tickets at visit www.sceducationlot- conclusion of the investiga- million, according to a 5 prize, multiplied by two. the store, and both were tery.com. tion. Jewelry store hosts Business After Hours The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will have a holiday-themed Busi- ness After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Gallo- way and Moseley Jewelers, 444 N. Guignard Drive. For more information, call (803) 775-1231. Fire department offers car seat installation Sumter Fire Department is offering free car seat installation services on Wednes- day by appointment only at Bethel Station, 1865 Nettles Road. Participants need to bring the car seat and vehicle man- uals, and the child must be present. Only one child per appointment. Each appointment is anticipated to last between 30 and 40 minutes. To schedule an appointment, call the fire department at (803) 436-2600. Turbeville Town Council meets tonight at City Hall Turbeville Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 1400 Main St., Turbeville. On the agenda is a discus- sion of victim’s advocate SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO money and reports from Sumter residents line long shucking tables at a past Sumter County Museum annual oyster roast. Councilman and Adminis- trator Rodney Johnson. Council will enter executive session to receive information and advice concern- Popular oyster roast is back Thursday ing litigation. For more information, call FROM STAFF REPORTS drinks will be on the Though the museum baskets full of steaming (843) 659-2781. menu from 6 to 9 p.m. will have oyster knives hot oysters in the shell are Cool and dry — that’s Thursday at Sumter Coun- and gloves available, if dumped out as fast as they the weather forecast for ty Museum, 122 N. Wash- you have your own oyster can be eaten on the long Thursday evening’s 20th ington St. knife and gloves, please tables. Annual Carolina Back- One of the biggest fund- bring them. The museum For tickets, call the mu- country Oyster Roast. raisers for the museum, will also provide melted seum at (803) 775-0908 and CORRECTION While oysters are the tickets are $40 for mem- butter, saltines and paper pay with a credit card, or If you see a statement in error, draw of the annual social bers, $50 for non-members towels. stop by the museum on contact the City Desk at 774-1226 or event, barbecue, chili, col- and $55 at the door (if re- Be prepared to eat mass Thursday between 10 a.m. [email protected]. lards, beer, wine and soft maining). quantities of oysters as and 5 p.m.

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BY MITCH WEISS they said — even crying babies, who ‘One thing that is confusing for people in the community were vigorously shaken and some- AND HOLBROOK MOHR times smacked to banish devils. Associated Press is how these children can be so well-behaved and so Now, the AP has uncovered numer- ous instances in which Word of Faith SPINDALE, North Carolina — As a well-dressed if things are so bad. But the clothing can leaders turned children against their court-appointed advocate for two fos- parents, with the children then taken ter boys, it was Nancy Burnette's job to cover the bruises and the smiles can hide the hurt.’ in or adopted by other church families. ensure they were in good hands. So as Ex-members told the AP of at least part of her casework, she visited Word JOHN HUDDLE two dozen such cases, which they at- of Faith Fellowship, the evangelical tributed to the church trying to keep church they A father whose relationship with his children was severed when he broke with minors from leaving the congregation. attended One former congregant, for exam- with the cou- the Word of Faith Fellowship church. ple, said Whaley pressured her into ple seeking lying about her sister being abusive to adopt when the woman wanted to depart them. bers have used positions of authority, sonally witnessed the three children with her four children, leading to a What hap- intimidation or deception to bring chil- living with the clerk being subjected to protracted custody battle that resulted pened next dren into the church's folds or keep intense screaming sessions called in the kids living with a prominent haunts her: them from leaving — often at Whaley's "blasting" aimed at casting out de- minister. In the mid- behest, according to dozens of inter- mons, or being held down, shaken or Another former follower told the AP dle of the views and hundreds of pages of court beaten. he was separated from his biological service, the records, police reports and social ser- Even as she battled desperately for family as a teenager and locked up for chanting vices documents obtained by the AP. her young son, one of the three women months until he began referring to an- and singing As a result, children have been in- had told a judge that, if she could not other church couple as "mom and suddenly THE ASSOCIATED PRESS troduced to sometimes violent church have him, the boy would be better off dad." stopped, Nancy Burnette talks practices that run counter to the in foster care due to the church's abu- In every case, children's lives were Burnette about her experience as a North Carolina laws designed to pro- sive nature. under the total control of Whaley and said, and the child advocate for two tect them, the AP found. A lawyer for Whaley, Noell Tin, dis- the leaders enforcing her rules. They fiery pastor foster boys during an in- The state promotes "family preserva- puted the AP's conclusions. were educated in the church school pointed at terview in Spindale, tion," designed to prevent the "unnec- "The notion that church members and largely isolated from the outside Burnette, ac- North Carolina, on Sept. essary placement of children away separate children from their parents at world and prohibited from watching cusing her 27. from their families." But the AP found Ms. Whaley's urging is preposterous," television or celebrating their birth- of being that some young congregants have he said. "The idea that a thriving and days or Christmas. Any violations "wicked." been separated from their parents for diverse church like the Word of Faith could be met with physical or verbal ''You are here to cause strife!" she re- up to a decade — bounced from family Fellowship functions in this manner is punishment. called Jane Whaley shouting, as she to family — as leaders strive to keep an insult to its members." The church has a song: "Happy, sensed congregants begin to converge them in the church. Under Whaley's leadership, Word of happy, happy, happy are the children upon her. "You don't think these kids In addition, three single mothers Faith Fellowship has grown to about whose God is the Lord." It serves as a are supposed to be here!" told the AP that a longtime Word of 750 congregants in North Carolina and cue for young congregants to put on a Terrified, Burnette left, but not be- Faith Fellowship member who was a a total of nearly 2,000 members in its happy face, no matter how they're feel- fore promising the boys, ages 4 and al- county court clerk bypassed the foster churches in Brazil and Ghana and ing. most 2, that she would return — a system and eventually won permanent through affiliations in Sweden, Scot- "One thing that is confusing for peo- promise she ultimately could not keep. custody of their children, even though land and other countries. ple in the community is how these "What I didn't know was how hard a judge called the clerk's conduct inap- As part of an ongoing investigation children can be so well-behaved and so Word of Faith would fight — and the propriate. Two of the mothers said the into the church, the AP already has well-dressed if things are so bad," said tactics they would use — to keep the clerk approached them and offered to cited dozens of former members as John Huddle, whose relationship with kids," Burnette told The Associated temporarily keep the children while saying congregants were regularly his kids was severed when he broke Press. they served their jail time. punched and choked in an effort to with the church. "But the clothing can That was not the only time Word of The AP interviewed a dozen former "purify" sinners. Victims of the vio- cover the bruises and the smiles can Faith Fellowship's leaders and mem- congregants who said they had per- lence included preteens and toddlers, hide the hurt." 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BY LIZ WESTON CHARLESTON (AP) — Few court court administrators for data, but they ple and see if they got rid of their NerdWallet systems in South Carolina are keeping said they couldn't release any infor- guns. track of how many judges choose to mation without a formal order from Former state Sen. Larry Martin, Incomes are up, the stock impose a gun ban on people convicted the South Carolina Supreme Court. who pushed the bill and lost a re-elec- market is soaring, and home of South Carolina's least serious do- Advocates predicted the lack of tion bid in 2016 after 38 years in office, prices have largely recovered mestic violence charge. data. Sara Barber, executive director said judges should also require police from the mortgage meltdown. Lawmakers, pushed by then-Gov. of the South Carolina Coalition officers to go to the homes of people But Americans still haven't re- Nikki Haley who adopted reducing the Against Domestic Violence and Sexual who fall under the ban if they can't gained all the wealth they lost rate of domestic violence as one of her Assault, told The Associated Press in voluntarily prove they got rid of their and, on the whole, are worse key priorities, passed a law in 2015 February 2016 "we can't tell how well weapons. off than in 1998. that included automatic gun bans for the law is working if we can't tell how "It would give me concern that The Federal Reserve's just- felony domestic violence cases and al- judges are using their discretion." they're taking everyone's word for it," released Survey of Consumer lowed judges to decide if a criminal Barber told The Post and Courier the Republican said. Finances, done every three could keep guns in misdemeanor do- last week she was disappointed that The 2015 law did more than ban years, tells a stubbornly grim mestic violence cases. no one has sought to solve that prob- guns. It also increased penalties for tale. Median net worth for all The Post and Courier of Charleston lem. "I would think you would need to repeat domestic violence offenders families, measured in 2016 dol- called several courts across the state know that to see how effective the law based on the severity of the attack, lars, dropped 8 percent since earlier this month and only one — the is. It's frustrating," she said. the number of prior offenses and 1998. (The survey's definition city of Charleston — could readily say The law imposes a lifetime gun ban other factors, like whether the victim of families includes single peo- how many times judges have imposed for the worst abusers and an automat- was strangled, is pregnant or was ple and childless couples and is a gun ban for misdemeanors. Records ic three- or 10-year ban in other seri- abused with children nearby. It re- equivalent to how other gov- show weapons banned in 34 of 46 con- ous cases. But several police agencies places an old system that based pun- ernment surveys define house- victions. told the newspaper they haven't been ishment mostly on the number of of- holds.) In addition: The newspaper also asked statewide asked to visit recently convicted peo- fenses. • The lowest-income families — the bottom fifth — saw their net worth fall 22 percent. • Hardest hit is the working class, the second-lowest income tier, whose net worth declined 29-year trooper resigns after blasting Public Safety leader 34 percent. • Families in the middle, with COLUMBIA (AP) — A it's across the board out Highway Patrol have worked gruntled group of troopers incomes from $43,501 to $69,500, South Carolina Highway Pa- there," he said. at the agency for more than who are resisting his push treaded water, up just 3.5 per- trol sergeant handed in his Whatley said department seven years, according to a for greater professionalism cent. resignation Monday after internal investigations are report by the state Office of and by lawmakers who con- • For the top 10 percent, net telling lawmakers the man unfair, stacked against Inspector General. trol his budget. worth rose 146 percent since who runs his agency does troopers and have been used That report also found The House has been angry 1998. In 2013, the last time the not have troopers' best inter- to punish officers that aren't that 58 percent of Public with Smith for nearly two survey was done, net worth for ests in mind. liked by supporters of cur- Safety employees report mo- years. Members symbolical- the top 10 percent had risen Sgt. David Whatley was in rent agency director Leroy rale is low at the agency. ly refused to pay his salary about 75 percent since 1998. tears as he quit his job of 29 Smith. Smith was approved for a in last year's budget. Net worth is what people years that he said he felt like Smith testified before second four-year term in Rep. Eddie Talon, a retired own — their houses, cars, re- God called him to do at the Whatley but has denied sim- 2016 after being nominated State Law Enforcement Divi- tirement and savings accounts end of his testimony before ilar charges in the past. by then-Gov. Nikki Haley sion agent, said even with all — minus what they owe in a House oversight commit- Smith said Monday he con- and has continued to have the scrutiny of the past two mortgages, student loans, cred- tee that's been reviewing the tinues to implement changes the support of Gov. Henry years, Smith has done little it cards and car loans. An anal- Department of Public Safety to retain troopers and get McMaster. Smith testified to improve his agency. ysis of the 2016 data shows that for nearly two years. more of them on the road. Monday that he is continu- "You've got a problem with people in the lowest two in- But Whatley said both su- The Department of Public ing to work on the problems your leadership," the Spar- come bands are getting pervisors like him, and Safety lost 15 percent of its in the report and thinks he tanburg Republican said. squeezed from both ends. troopers on the road are un- workers in the past fiscal has made progress. 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So three of South Carolina’s Republican candidates for governor descended on Charleston Friday night to kiss Steve Bannon’s … ring. They fussed and fawned over the poster boy for white nationalists and alt-righters like a bunch of tee- nyboppers at a Justin Bieber concert. During The Citadel Republican Society dinner, they competed for the former Trump strategist’s affections LETTERS TO THE EDITOR by trying to out-outsider each other. “The concentration of power in our VETERANS STAND FOR OUR Guard by providing them spe- events. Steve was a past chair- state Legislature must be undone,” COUNTRY, OUR PEOPLE cial dinners and a number of man, and Sam was a past vice Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant told the crowd. bugles to use at ceremonial chairman. Bryant, mind you, has been in the On this Veterans Day, I’ve events. He organized local High Today we honor the lives of Legislature nearly 14 years. been thinking of the extraordi- School youth groups that pro- both the living and the dead, “We’re here tonight to welcome a nary men and women I’ve vided games and gifts for pa- not for who they are, but for patriot, a fighter, a conservative who served with — two from Sum- tients at local nursing homes what they stood for. speaks for the rest of us,” said Cathe- ter recently passed away — and Dorn Veterans Hospital. He Sam and Steve, along with Brian Hicks rine Templeton. Steve Guest and Sam Belin. also arranged for musical many others, stood for our peo- Who’s us? Templeton worked in the Both were known for their love shows to appear at the veterans ple and our country. Haley administration for five years of patriotism and achieving hospital. HARRY I. BISHOP and was state co-chair of establishment candidate Jeb maximum results from every Sam was well known for his Air Force Retired Bush’s presidential campaign last year. In the 2010 gov- military assignment undertak- assistance to the Shaw AFB Past Chairman, Sumter ernor’s race, she voted for the Democrat. en. Both were known for their Chiefs Group, his church, vari- County Veterans Association “I’ve heard two people talk like that,” Gov. Henry love of God, family, country ous veteran groups and the McMaster said, reminding everyone he was the first to and as volunteers in their com- community. He was especially THANK YOU TO DISTRICT FOR endorse the president. “One is Steve Bannon and the munity. One was white, the instrumental in teaching youth THE EXTRA TAXES THIS YEAR other is Donald Trump. Nobody did more to elect Don- other black; one was Demo- of his community about the Last week I received my first ald Trump than Steve Bannon.” crat, the other Republican; one American flag and what it wave of Christmas cards (i.e. And all three candidates hope the Grim Reaper will was Catholic, the other Protes- stands for. He would accompa- property tax notices from the do the same for them. tant. Both were invaluable ny a group of young people to Sumter County Treasurer’s Of- members of their church, and local cemeteries and help them fice) with the following in red WICKED GAMES both took on duties helping lay flags on veteran graves ink in the upper right hand cor- The question is, why would these three throw them- youth and devotional services. while explaining what the flag ner: “Your tax bill includes a selves at a scruffy, foul-mouthed man who didn’t even Both helped charitable organi- stood for, why we show it re- one time 10 mill school deficit bother to dress up for his own fancy dinner talk? zations through personal dona- spect and why we honor the levy.” Thank you to Frank Honestly, it’s because they don’t hold the voters of tions and fundraisers. military veterans that fought Baker and the members of the South Carolina in very high esteem. Steve represented the S.C. and died for it. Sumter School Board — I can They believe the easiest path to victory in the GOP State and Sumter Elks in pro- As charter members of the only assume my Christmas primary is the low road, and Bannon drives the pace viding benefits for local and Co- Sumter County veterans associ- present from these fine people car. After all, he got Trump elected. lumbia VA Hospital veterans. ation, Steve and Sam helped or- will be either Vaseline or K-Y Templeton has been the most brazen. She’s a savvy In addition to state funds, he or- ganize many Sumter Memorial Jelly. Lowcountry attorney who, during her years of govern- ganized local turkey shoots. He Day and Veterans Day ceremo- BILL BOATMAN ment work, was widely praised from both sides of the supported the Shaw AFB Honor nies, and cemetery flag-laying Sumter aisle. But now she acts like she’s Johnny Reb. She gushes about the Confederacy nonstop, pretends the “liberal media” has declared war on her and claims people have called her a racist. Which suggests EDITORIAL ROUNDUP delay the law was meant to eliminate. she believes that will ingratiate her to voters. It’s extremely cynical, and she knows it. Recent editorials from South Carolina newspa- At least for Bryant, this isn’t much of an act. After pers: The Index-Journal all, in 2008 he posted a picture on his campaign web- Nov. 8 site comparing Barack Obama to Osama bin Laden. He removed it after he was criticized and sheepishly The Post and Courier admitted he didn’t really think the Democratic nomi- Nov. 8 Churches, schools are nee for president was a terrorist. He’d just better hope nobody remembers that — gasp — he once supported John McCain for president. Sexual assault and the ‘soft targets’ of shootings Meanwhile, the governor is having a hard time play- Schools and churches. ing the outsider, seeing as how he’s been a party insid- Remember when we talked of schools as places er since Strom Thurmond was Trump’s age. Literally. Freedom of Information Act where our children would and could learn and McMaster was the Republican party chairman lon- When a sexual assault happens on a college develop their minds and prepare for the future? ger than Moses wandered the desert, served as state campus, the students deserve to know where it Remember too when we thought of them as attorney general and lieutenant governor before tak- happened — at the very least. And by withholding safe havens for our children? ing over when Gov. Nikki Haley punched her golden that kind of basic information, which goes against Remember when churches were where mem- ticket. the spirit and the letter of the state’s open-records bers and visitors went to practice their faith, be After all that, the only low-road street cred he has is law, the College of Charleston isn’t doing itself, spiritually renewed, enjoy fellowship with fellow the fact that he was the first elected official to endorse the victim or the public any favors. Clamming up believers. Trump. just fosters fear and frustration. Remember too when we thought of them as Yes, a sketch of the suspect in the reported safe havens for members and visitors? A MUDDY SPRING Oct. 27 attack is being circulated. But about all Thankfully, schools and churches are, for the You’d think McMaster’s close personal friendship, we know is that a dark-haired young white male most part, what we remember, but the sad truth and recent joint campaign appearance, with the presi- got into one of four dorms on St. Philip Street is that they are now referred to by another name dent would be enough to cinch this thing. north of Calhoun Street about 2 a.m., knocked — soft targets. They are so named because they Think again. on a door, forced his way in and sexually assault- are, as Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster During his Friday talk, Bannon mentioned Temple- ed a student, according to campus authorities. noted in a story published on the front page, ton and Bryant a couple times each but never said boo And, so far, he’s not been caught. “largely seen as undefended and people are there about poor Henry. That’s gotta hurt. After making a week’s worth of questionable for peaceful purposes.” Perhaps that’s because McMaster isn’t nearly fringe excuses for failing to make a crime report public- As our story further noted, what motivates a enough for the alt-right. Bannon spoke Friday about ly available, the college released a heavily redact- mass killer to descend upon a church or a school destroying the Republican establishment and getting ed copy — still with no specific location of the most often has little to do with who is inside rid of folks like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McCon- crime. The only part of the narrative intact stat- those buildings but has everything to do with nell. ed the date and time of the assault and that “the availability and susceptibility. A line that, by the way, was met with raucous ap- victim reported that she was sexually assaulted. And so it is really no surprise to learn that more plause in a room full of Republicans. SLED was contacted and is the lead investigating and more churches are having to allocate funds to- Bannon also reiterated his support for Alabama agency.” That’s not good enough. ward a relatively new line item in their budgets — Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused of South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act security. Lakelands churches are no different. Off- molesting a 14-year-old girl in the 1970s. Bannon said it specifies the location of a crime as a matter of duty officers are being hired to be the watchful would take more evidence — beyond the word of four public record to be disclosed. Still, the college’s eye ready to respond while the congregations wor- alleged victims and a dozen corroborating witnesses general counsel cited exemptions to the law, say- ship. Moreover, it will not be surprising at all if — to make him reconsider. ing the precise location could interfere with the some church governing bodies allow members This from a guy whose fans believed Hillary Clinton investigation and could compromise the victim’s who possess a concealed carry permit to carry on was running a pedophile ring out of a pizza joint on privacy. An attorney for The Post and Courier premises as well, just for the added protection. the irrefutable evidence that “cheese pizza” has the has pointedly called that “total nonsense.” Schools already employ SROs who patrol the same initials as “child pornography.” A spokesman for the State Law Enforcement halls and help maintain order, but again, it will This is the baloney that passes itself off as politics Division, which is in charge of the investigation, be no surprise to learn that our schools — public these days. Instead of meaningful public discourse, said he had no objection to releasing the infor- and private — have to find new ways to better en- our candidates for governor want to roll around by ti- mation but deferred to the college in making that sure the safety of students, teachers and admin- ki-torch light with a guy who routinely trades in ra- decision. The reason SLED was put in charge of istrators alike. And that too will come at an addi- cially tinged, misogynistic and anti-religious remarks. the investigation, however, was to comply with a tional cost. GOP candidate Yancey McGill, who avoided this clown 2007 law aimed at ensuring crimes on campuses One other thing. We will not be surprised one show, looks like an absolute statesman by comparison. are competently investigated. To simplify mat- bit to learn that today’s headlines will result in Obviously, these three candidates believe South Car- ters, SLED should proceed with the disclosure of more people acquiring their concealed weapons olina voters will eschew serious policy discussions in the crime’s location. permits. Not everyone who supports the Second favor of divisive rhetoric and hypocrisy — again. As of Tuesday, the college was continuing to Amendment thinks he should arm himself, but The sad thing is, they probably aren’t wrong. insist on a formal Freedom of Information Act more and more will likely realize law enforce- request before disclosing the dorm in which the ment cannot protect them 24/7. And they would Reach Brian Hicks at [email protected]. attack occurred. Ironically, that’s just the type of be correct. A10 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 The Sumter County Education event will feature the distri- Association — Retired (SCEA-R) bution of 50 Endless One Sumter County Education Association will meet at noon on computers to preselected ® Wednesday,to meet Nov. Wednesday 15, at the famlies. There will be ven- AccuWeather ﬁ ve-day forecast for Sumter North HOPE Center. dors and door prizes. Dinner TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY The General George L. Mabry Jr. will be served. Call (803) 485- Chapter 817, Military Order of 2043. Purple Heart will meet at 6 Rembert Area Community Co- p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at alition will host its 2nd Annual the Sumter Combat Veterans Greater Sumter County Region Group building, 529 N. Wise Health Fair from 1:15 to 5:15 Mostly sunny Clear and chilly Mostly sunny Sunny to partly Mostly sunny A p.m. shower or Drive. All Purple Heart recipi- p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in cloudy t-storm ents and those interested in the first floor main meeting association membership are room of the Sumter County 60° 37° 61° / 39° 68° / 40° 63° / 45° 70° / 37° invited. Life membership is Library, 111 N. Harvin St. Call Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 60% available for only $25. Call (803) 420-1255. NE 7-14 mph NNE 4-8 mph NE 6-12 mph NW 3-6 mph ENE 6-12 mph SSW 8-16 mph (803) 773-0658. The Veterans of Foreign Wars The SAFE Federal Credit Union Post 11078 of Summerton will Gaﬀ ney Easy Street Dinner will be held meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues- 56/35 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. day, Nov. 20, at the VFW Post Spartanburg 16, at Seawell’s Banquet Fa- on Cantey Street, directly TODAY’S Greenville 56/37 cility, Rosewood Drive, Co- behind First Citizens Bank. lumbia. 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SECTION B TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected] Sumter Sports Hall of Fame to induct 7 Longtime Sumter High baseball head Shumake’s success at coach Brooks Shu- Johnson Ard earns selection make, shown getting the water SHS earns him spot cooler treatment on success as player, coach BY DENNIS BRUNSON after leading the BY DENNIS BRUNSON standing girls basketball head [email protected] Gamecocks to the [email protected] coach at Crestwood High 2011 4A state title, School and is the head softball When Brooks Shumake became the will be inducted As Lisa Johnson, she was an coach for the defending 1A baseball head coach at Sumter High into the Sumter outstanding ath- state champion at East Claren- School beginning with the 1998 season, Sports Hall of lete at Hudgens don High. it was his first time leading a program Fame on Thursday. Academy and So on Thursday Lisa John- at any level. then at Coker son Ard will be inducted into Of course, Shumake had a strong College in Harts- the Sumter Sports Hall of background in baseball. He was a ville. Fame. As Lisa Ard, SEE SHUMAKE, PAGE B3 SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO ARD she was an out- SEE ARD, PAGE B3

CLEMSON FOOTBALL Still winning Clemson overcomes changing personnel to stay in hunt for College Football Playoff berth

BY PETE IACOBELLI blend into the attack — leav- The Associated Press ing plenty of doubters dis- missing the Tigers chances. CLEMSON -- Not this year, "Nobody really picked us to no way. Defending national win the league this year, and champion Clemson had lost not many picked us to win the too much, the thinking went, division," Clemson coach on offense to post another se- Dabo Swinney said. "So I'm rious threat to the title. But glad my guys didn't get that with the Atlantic Coast Con- memo. They just went to ference regular season done, work. We've had a lot of guys the Tigers are exactly where step up and earn it." they want to be — on top of Particularly on offense. the ACC Atlantic and poised Kelly Bryant was a tall, un- for another deep run. tested quarterback whose "Never had a doubt about only experience the past two those guys," Clemson defen- years was at the end of big, sive end Austin Bryant said of big blowouts. The backfield his teammates, many of them appeared a mishmosh of lum- first-year starters, on the bering veterans like C.J. Full- other side of the ball. er and Adam Choice, and The group is erasing doubts youngsters filled with poten- week after week. tial yet short on experience in Entering the season, the Ti- Tavien Feaster and Travis Eti- gers looked like they would enne. need time to grow on offense Tight end, center, slot re- with national title stars like ceiver — all had new faces quarterback Deshaun Watson, taking over and had ACC op- receivers Mike Williams and ponents licking their chops THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Artavis Scott, and tailback dreaming of payback after Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) celebrates his touchdown against Florida State with teammates Wayne Gallman all jumping Tee Higgins (5) and Cornell Powell (17) during the Tigers’ 31-14 victory on Saturday in Clemson. The Tigers early to the NFL. In all, Clem- are still in the hunt for a berth in the College Football Playoff despite the loss of several key performers off son had seven new starters to SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3 of last season’s national championship squad. PREP SOFTBALL Watts becomes 1st EC female athlete to sign DI scholarship BY EDDIE LITAKER more season as a Lady Wol- Special to The Sumter item ‘We drove up and I verine, looking to add a third state championship to the was like, this is it. It ones Watts won in her sev- TURBEVILLE — While she enth-grade and junior sea- still has business to take care was just beautiful, sons. of in her senior season help- Ard remembers well the im- ing her teammates defend a and there are great pact Watts had as a seventh- SCHSL 1A softball state cham- grader joining the varsity pionship, East Clarendon people there, great team after playing junior var- High School shortstop Gracen sity for the entire regular sea- Watts has already made histo- morals and values.’ son. ry before the softball season "We lost one of our seniors has even started. GRACEN WATTS right before state champion- Watts became the first ship (tournament). I put her ECHS female student-athlete East Clarendon in the outfield and she batted to sign an NCAA Division I .600 in the last 10 playoff athletic scholarship, signing High School shortstop games," Ard said. "We won to continue her softball career that state championship and at Western Carolina Universi- she's been the shortstop ever ty. camp, but he was like, 'No, since. She's done a super job Watts, the daughter of Don- you need to go to Western and for us. She's always been a nie and ECHS teacher Traci check it out,'" said Watts, who consistent player, a go-to play- Watts of Mayesville, said her had previously attended a er, the one you want at bat decision came down to finding camp at Furman. "We drove when it come time for a big a school that had a small-town up and I was like, this is it. It hit. In fact, the year before feel similar to her native Tur- was just beautiful, and there last, they (Dixie High School) beville. In the end, that led are great people there, great wouldn't pitch to her and Watts to Cullowhee, N.C., nes- morals and values. They care walked her, I think, the whole tled in the Appalachian moun- about who you are as a person state championship series." tains and home to the South- and it's more than just a sport "I was just kind of in awe ern Conference-affiliated Cat- to them. It's like a family at- my first year in seventh amounts. mosphere and, of course, the grade," Watts said. "I really "I really hadn't thought beautiful campus." didn't expect to move up and about (venues) to be honest While there is plenty of ex- play that year and have a role THE SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO and then my (Lady Lightning citement for Watts about the in the game, really. Ever since East Clarendon shortstop Gracen Watts has signed to play college travel ball head) coach (John next chapter of her softball then I've kind of expected softball with Western Carolina University, a Southern Conference Corn) told me to go to a camp life, ECHS head coach Lisa school in Cullowhee, N.C. Watts is the first East Clarendon female stu- up there. I was supposed to go Ard is thankful that the tal- dent-athlete in any sport to sign with an NCAA Division I program. to a Furman (University) ented infielder returns for one SEE WATTS, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

AUTO RACING Truex goes into championship race as favorite to win title

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — 18. Kevin Harvick wasted zero CAN-AM 500 RESULTS 20. (18) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 311, time in leveling the first vol- By The Associated Press 0, 22. 21. (15) Kurt Busch, Ford, 310, 0, 16. ley in NASCAR’s champion- Sunday 22. (28) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, ship race. At Phoenix Raceway 309, 0, 15. Avondale, Ariz. 23. (23) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, In Harvick’s opinion, he’s Lap length: 1.00 miles 309, 0, 14. playing with house money (Start position in parentheses) 24. (32) Landon Cassill, Ford, 309, 0, 13. 1. (7) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 312 laps, 0 25. (24) Danica Patrick, Ford, 309, 0, 12. when he races Martin Truex rating, 56 points. 26. (37) D.J. Kennington, Chevrolet, 307, Jr., Kyle Busch and Brad Kes- 2. (4) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 312, 0, 45. 0, 11. 3. (5) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 312, 0, 44. 27. (30) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 306, 0, elowski next Sunday at Home- 4. (11) Erik Jones, Toyota, 312, 0, 45. 10. stead-Miami Speedway for the 5. (6) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 312, 0, 43. 28. (36) David Starr, Chevrolet, 306, 0, 0. 6. (13) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 312, 29. (38) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, title. It’s Truex, Harvick be- 0, 35. 305, 0, 8. lieves, who faces all the pres- 7. (8) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 312, 0, 41. 30. (35) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 304, 0, 0. 8. (27) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 312, 0, 31. (33) Corey Lajoie, Toyota, 303, 0, 6. sure. 29. 32. (40) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, 302, 0, “Martin has won a lot of 9. (22) Aric Almirola, Ford, 312, 0, 28. 5. 10. (14) Dale Earnhardt Jr, Chevrolet, 33. (26) David Ragan, Ford, 301, 0, 4. races this year,” Harvick said. 312, 0, 27. 34. (39) Kyle Weatherman, Chevrolet, 11. (29) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 312, 0, 26. 294, 0, 3. “Those guys have dominated 12. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 312, 0, 25. 35. (2) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, accident, the year, and I feel like if they 13. (20) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 312, 0, 25. 275, 0, 21. 14. (21) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 312, 0, 36. (34) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, accident, don’t win at this point, they 23. 258, 0, 1. would probably feel like 15. (19) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 312, 0, 37. (31) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 22. accident, 247, 0, 1. they’ve had a letdown. 16. (16) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 312, 0, 38. (25) Trevor Bayne, Ford, accident, “It’s a lot of fun coming Martin Truex Jr., left, and Kyle Busch are two of the four drivers who 21. 226, 0, 1. 17. (1) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 312, 0, 20. 39. (12) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, from behind and playing have secured spots in the Championship 4 heading into Sunday’s race 18. (10) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 312, 0, 19. accident, 148, 0, 2. catch up and kind of playing in Homestead, Fla. The other two are Kevin Harvick and Brad Kesel- 19. (17) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 311, 0, 40. (3) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, engine, 104, 0, 11. that underdog role is much owski. easier than being expected to go down there and win. We three wins in these playoffs. the final spot in the champion- “Just feel glad to make it with 10 laps remaining to win expect to win.” So if Harvick is trying to lean ship on points. He finished through, you know, and have Phoenix and deny Elliott the When told that Harvick has on Truex, he’s got the wrong 16th at Phoenix Raceway and a shot next week,” Keselowski final berth in next week’s picked Truex as the favorite, guy. had to sweat it out because he said. “You never know how championship race. Had El- Truex cut off the question be- “It doesn’t work on me,” was never in contention for these things are going to play liott hung on for the win, he fore waiting to hear what Har- Truex said. “If I’m the favor- the victory. Had one of four out. Certainly would be a would have qualified for the vick even said. ite, perfect, I like that. I think other drivers won the race, Ke- stretch by any means by how championship finale. “That sounds like Harvick,” it’s a better position to be in. I selowski would have been out. we ran today to say we’re the Elliott finished second for joked Truex. was the underdog before and I And, had Chase Elliott and favorite, but we are glad to be the seventh time in his career. But Truex won’t be rattled. finished fourth, so yeah, bring Denny Hamlin not been feud- there, and you never know The Kenseth win salvaged He’s won seven races this it on.” ing, Hamlin might have how those races are going to the day for Gibbs, which had a year, been the most dominant The field was finalized Sun- claimed the final spot over Ke- shake out.” chance to get Hamlin into the driver all season and has day when Keselowski earned selowski on points. Matt Kenseth passed Elliott championship.

Saturday Tampa Bay 3 6 0 .333 173 208 At Calhoun Academy in St. Matthews NORTH NHL STANDINGS SCOREBOARD Jefferson Davis vs. Andrew Jackson, noon W L T Pct PF PA By The Associated Press Minnesota 7 2 0 .778 217 165 TV, RADIO Detroit 5 4 0 .556 244 210 EASTERN CONFERENCE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Green Bay 5 4 0 .556 204 207 TODAY Chicago 3 6 0 .333 150 194 ATLANTIC DIVISION 7 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals WOMEN’S TOP 25 WEST GP W L OT Pts GF GA Doubles Round-Robin Matches from London W L T Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 18 14 2 2 30 71 46 (TENNIS). The Associated Press Toronto 19 12 7 0 24 72 63 L.A. Rams 7 2 0 .778 296 162 9 a.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Ottawa 16 8 3 5 21 59 53 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s Seattle 6 3 0 .667 211 165 Singles Round-Robin Matches from London Detroit 18 8 8 2 18 49 51 college basketball poll, with first-place votes in Arizona 4 5 0 .444 155 223 (TENNIS). Montreal 18 8 9 1 17 46 61 parentheses, records through Nov. 12, total points San Francisco 1 9 0 .100 174 260 11 a.m. – Professional Golf: Asian Tour Resorts based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one Boston 16 6 6 4 16 44 51 World Manila Masters Third Round from Manila, point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: THURSDAY’S GAMES Buffalo 17 5 9 3 13 40 60 Phillipines (GOLF). Florida 16 5 9 2 12 53 62 Record Pts Prv Seattle 22, Arizona 16 1 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals 1. UConn (32) 1-0 800 1 METROPOLITAN DIVISION Doubles Round-Robin Matches from London 2. Texas 1-0 729 2 (TENNIS). SUNDAY’S GAMES GP W L OT Pts GF GA 3. Baylor 2-0 719 3 New Orleans 47, Buffalo 10 New Jersey 17 11 4 2 24 61 54 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Germany vs. France 4. South Carolina 1-0 685 4 from Cologne, Germany (ESPN2). Green Bay 23, Chicago 16 Columbus 18 10 7 1 21 55 50 5. Louisville 2-0 638 9 Tampa Bay 15, N.Y. Jets 10 Washington 18 10 7 1 21 53 53 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA 2018 World 6. Notre Dame 1-0 637 6 Cup Qualifying Leg 2 Match from Dublin, Ireland – Detroit 38, Cleveland 24 Pittsburgh 19 9 7 3 21 50 68 7. Mississippi St. 1-0 617 7 Pittsburgh 20, Indianapolis 17 N.Y. Islanders 17 9 6 2 20 60 55 Denmark. Vs. Ireland (FOX SPORTS 2). 8. UCLA 2-0 608 8 3 p.m. – Professional Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Minnesota 38, Washington 30 N.Y. Rangers 18 9 7 2 20 60 59 9. Ohio St. 1-1 583 5 Tennessee 24, Cincinnati 20 Philadelphia 17 8 7 2 18 50 45 Singles Round-Robin Matches from London 10. Oregon 2-0 500 11 (TENNIS). Jacksonville 20, L.A. Chargers 17, OT Carolina 15 6 5 4 16 41 43 11. Duke 1-0 454 12 L.A. Rams 33, Houston 7 3:30 p.m. – International Soccer: United States vs. 12. West Virginia 1-0 405 13 Portugal from Leiria, Portugal (FOX SPORTS 1, Atlanta 27, Dallas 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE 13. Tennessee 1-0 373 14 San Francisco 31, N.Y. Giants 21 UNIVISION). 14. Stanford 0-2 357 10 CENTRAL DIVISION 6 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Baseball Writers’ New England 41, Denver 16 15. Maryland 1-0 353 15 Open: Kansas City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Oakland GP W L OT Pts GF GA Association of America Awards – Managers of the 16. Marquette 0-0 309 17 St. Louis 18 13 4 1 27 58 44 Year (MLB NETWORK). 17. Florida St. 2-0 272 18 Winnipeg 16 9 4 3 21 52 46 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, THURSDAY, NOV. 16 18. Oregon St. 1-0 213 19 Tennessee at Pittsburgh, 8:25 p.m. Nashville 16 9 5 2 20 45 46 WDXY-AM 1240). 19. Texas A&M 2-0 198 20 Dallas 16 9 7 0 18 47 43 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Nicholls State at 20. California 1-0 179 20 Chicago 18 8 8 2 18 53 49 Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). SUNDAY, NOV. 19 21. Oklahoma 1-0 165 22 Baltimore at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Colorado 16 8 7 1 17 54 55 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Central Connecticut 22. South Florida 2-0 157 23 Minnesota 16 7 7 2 16 46 44 State at St. John’s (FOX SPORTS 2). Arizona at Houston, 1 p.m. 23. Missouri 1-1 139 16 Tampa Bay at Miami, 1 p.m. PACIFIC DIVISION 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Champions Classic from 24. Michigan 2-0 121 24 Chicago – Michigan State vs. Duke (ESPN). Washington at New Orleans, 1 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA 25. Kentucky 2-0 56 - Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m. 7 p.m. – College Football: Ohio at Akron (ESPN2). Los Angeles 17 11 4 2 24 55 41 Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m. Vegas 16 10 5 1 21 57 46 7 p.m. – College Football: Central Michigan at Kent Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 41, Western L.A. Rams at Minnesota, 1 p.m. San Jose 16 10 6 0 20 44 36 State (ESPNU). Kentucky 24, Miami 17, Florida 9, Michigan St. 6, Kansas City at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Calgary 16 9 7 0 18 44 46 7 p.m. – College Basketball: George Washington at Drake 5, DePaul 4, Virginia 4, Iowa 4, Gonzaga 4, Buffalo at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Vancouver 17 8 7 2 18 43 46 Florida State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Alabama 4, Kansas St 3, Indiana 2, Georgia Tech 2, New England vs Oakland at Mexico City, MX, 4:25 Anaheim 17 7 7 3 17 48 50 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Maine at Texas Tech Oklahoma St. 2, Syracuse 1, Purdue 1. (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). p.m. Edmonton 17 6 9 2 14 38 52 Cincinnati at Denver, 4:25 p.m. 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Toronto at Houstson (NBA MEN’S TOP 25 Arizona 19 2 14 3 7 45 75 TV). Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ men’s Open: Indianapolis, San Francisco, Carolina, N.Y. Jets 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Washington at Nashville (NBC college basketball poll, with first-place votes in NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime SPORTS NETWORK). parentheses, records through Nov. 12, total points loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild 8 p.m. – College Basketball: Lipscomb at Alabama MONDAY, NOV. 20 cards per conference advance to playoffs. based on 25 points for a first-place vote through Atlanta at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK). one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Purdue at Marquette ranking: SUNDAY’S GAMES (FOX SPORTS 1). Record Pts Prv New Jersey 7, Chicago 5 Washington 2, Edmonton 1, SO 9:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Champions Classic 1. Duke (34) 2-0 1577 1 NBA STANDINGS Tampa Bay 2, Anaheim 1 from Chicago – Kentucky vs. Kansas (ESPN). 2. Michigan St. (13) 1-0 1529 2 By The Associated Press San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1 3. Arizona (16) 2-0 1511 3 4. Kansas (2) 1-0 1446 4 5. Villanova 1-0 1307 6 EASTERN CONFERENCE TODAY’S GAMES PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. 6. Wichita St. 1-0 1277 7 ATLANTIC DIVISION Dallas at Florida, 7:30 p.m. 7. Kentucky 2-0 1219 5 SCHEDULE Columbus at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. 8. Florida 0-0 1125 8 W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 9. North Carolina 1-0 1078 9 Boston 12 2 .857 — SCHSL Arizona at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. 10. Southern Cal 1-0 1023 10 Toronto 7 5 .583 4 All games at 7:30 p.m. Washington at Nashville, 8 p.m. 11. Miami 2-0 911 13 New York 7 5 .583 4 5A Vegas at Edmonton, 9 p.m. 12. Cincinnati 1-0 890 12 Philadelphia 6 6 .500 5 Quarterfinals Brooklyn 5 8 .385 6½ Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Friday 13. Notre Dame 1-0 860 14 Upper State 14. Minnesota 1-0 675 15 SOUTHEAST DIVISION 15. Xavier 1-0 605 17 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Greenwood at Dorman W L Pct GB Calgary at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 16. Texas A&M 1-0 577 25 Gaffney at Hillcrest Orlando 8 5 .615 — N.Y. Rangers at Chicago, 8 p.m. 17. Gonzaga 1-0 525 18 Lower State Washington 7 5 .583 ½ Boston at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Summerville at Dutch Fork 18. Louisville 1-0 518 16 Miami 6 7 .462 2 Spring Valley at Fort Dorchester 19. Purdue 2-0 426 20 Charlotte 5 7 .417 2½ 20. Northwestern 1-0 374 19 THURSDAY’S GAMES 4A Atlanta 2 11 .154 6 New Jersey at Toronto, 7 p.m. 21. Saint Mary’s (Cal) 1-0 315 22 Quarterfinals Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. 22. Seton Hall 2-0 283 23 CENTRAL DIVISION Friday Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. 23. UCLA 1-0 266 21 W L Pct GB Upper State Detroit 10 3 .769 — Dallas at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Greenville at Greer 24. West Virginia 0-1 211 11 Milwaukee 6 6 .500 3½ Arizona at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Eastside at South Pointe 25. Baylor 1-0 205 24 Cleveland 6 7 .462 4 Philadelphia at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Lower State Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Others receiving votes: Alabama 98, Rhode Island Indiana 6 8 .429 4½ Lower Richland at Hartsville St. Louis at Edmonton, 9 p.m. 55, Virginia 45, TCU 43, Providence 36, Missouri 32, Chicago 2 9 .182 7 North Myrtle Beach at Berkeley Washington at Colorado, 9 p.m. Virginia Tech 17, Wisconsin 9, Texas 7, Michigan 7, 3A Vegas at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Texas Tech 6, Butler 6, Oklahoma 5, Mount St Marys WESTERN CONFERENCE Quarterfinals Florida at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. 4, Arkansas 4, SMU 4, Middle Tennessee 3, Upper State SOUTHWEST DIVISION Boston at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Palmetto at Chapman Maryland 2, Nevada 2, Oakland 2, Dayton 2, W L Pct GB Emerald at Fairfield Central Harvard 1, South Carolina 1, Oregon 1. Houston 11 3 .786 — Lower State San Antonio 8 5 .615 2½ Dillon at Gilbert Memphis 7 5 .583 3 TRANSACTIONS Brookland-Cayce at Timberland NFL STANDINGS New Orleans 7 6 .538 3½ By The Associated Press 2A By The Associated Press Dallas 2 12 .143 9 Quarterfinals NORTHWEST DIVISION Friday BASEBALL W L Pct GB Upper State AMERICAN CONFERENCE American League Cheraw at Abbeville Denver 8 5 .615 — Lee Central at Saluda EAST Minnesota 7 5 .583 ½ BOSTON RED SOX — Named Craig Bjornson bullpen coach. Lower State W L T Pct PF PA Portland 6 6 .500 1½ Bamberg-Ehrhardt at Carvers Bay New England 7 2 0 .778 257 195 Utah 6 7 .462 2 HOUSTON ASTROS — OF-DH Carlos Beltran announced Batesburg-Leesville at Barnwell Buffalo 5 4 0 .556 184 196 Oklahoma City 6 7 .462 2 his retirement. Named Jeff Albert second hitting 1A Miami 4 4 0 .500 116 179 PACIFIC DIVISION coach, Alex Cintron first base coach and Doug White Quarterfinals N.Y. Jets 4 6 0 .400 201 222 W L Pct GB bullpen coach. Friday SOUTH Golden State 10 3 .769 — Upper State L.A. Clippers 5 7 .417 4½ BASKETBALL Lewisville at Ridge Spring-Monetta W L T Pct PF PA National Basketball Association Tennessee 6 3 0 .667 205 213 L.A. Lakers 5 8 .385 5 Lamar at Williston-Elko Phoenix 5 9 .357 5½ Lower State Jacksonville 6 3 0 .667 226 134 NBA — Promoted Amy Brooks to president, team Houston 3 6 0 .333 236 241 Sacramento 3 9 .250 6½ Lake View at Baptist Hill marketing & business operations and chief Indianapolis 3 7 0 .300 179 280 C.E. Murray at Hemingway SUNDAY’S GAMES innovation officer. NORTH Boston 95, Toronto 94 SCISA W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 112, Miami 103 FOOTBALL 3A Pittsburgh 7 2 0 .778 187 148 Houston 118, Indiana 95 National Football League Championship Baltimore 4 5 0 .444 190 171 Oklahoma City 112, Dallas 99 Saturday Cincinnati 3 6 0 .333 149 182 NFL — Fined Cincinnati LB Vontaze Burfict $42,541, for At Benedict College in Columbia Cleveland 0 9 0 .000 143 240 TODAY’S GAMES making contact with an official during a Nov. 12 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium game at Tennessee. WEST Boston at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Laurence Manning vs. Hammond, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 8 p.m. 2A W L T Pct PF PA San Antonio at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Waived DT Roy Miller. Kansas City 6 3 0 .667 253 208 Championship Wednesday’s Games Oakland 4 5 0 .444 196 214 Saturday Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. HOCKEY Denver 3 6 0 .333 166 239 At Benedict College in Columbia Utah at New York, 7:30 p.m. National Hockey League L.A. Chargers 3 6 0 .333 167 172 Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Washington at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Trinity-Byrnes vs. First Baptist, 3:30 p.m. Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. CALGARY FLAMES — Assigned D Rasmus Andersson to 1A NATIONAL CONFERENCE Cleveland at Charlotte, 8 p.m. Stockton (AHL). Activated Travis Hamonic from Championship EAST Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. injured reserve. Saturday W L T Pct PF PA Indiana at Memphis, 8 p.m. American Hockey League At Benedict College in Columbia Philadelphia 8 1 0 .889 283 179 San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Dallas 5 4 0 .556 233 205 Toronto at New Orleans, 8 p.m. AHL — Suspended Wilkes-Barre/Scranton D Andrey Pedan Dillon Christian vs. Pee Dee, noon Washington 4 5 0 .444 207 232 Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m. three games for a charging incident in a Nov. 11 game 8-Man Division I N.Y. Giants 1 8 0 .111 150 238 Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. against Providence; Toronto F Mason Marchment two Championship games for a cross-checking incident in a Nov. 10 game at Friday SOUTH THURSDAY’S GAMES Binghamton; San Diego F Scott Sabourin two games for a At Calhoun Academy in St. Matthews W L T Pct PF PA Golden State at Boston, 8 p.m. cross-checking incident in a Nov. 10 game against Wardlaw vs. Northside Christian, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans 7 2 0 .778 268 165 Houston at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Stockton; and Rochester D Andrew MacWilliam one 8-Man Division II Carolina 6 3 0 .667 168 159 game for an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a Championship Atlanta 5 4 0 .556 197 179 Nov. 11 game at Belleville. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 | B3

about winning a lot of state CLEMSON TOP 25 SHUMAKE FROM PAGE B1 The Associated Press championships though. FROM PAGE B1 You're as green as grass as The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first- standout performer on on the job pretty well. After a head coach and you're just getting run over the previous place votes in parentheses, records Hartsville High's 1981 4A 20 years as a high school trying to figure out how to through Nov. 11, total points based on two seasons by the dynamic 25 points for a first-place vote through state championship team head coach -- 18 of them at lead a program and that Tigers. one point for a 25th-place vote, and that went undefeated, was a Sumter -- Shumake has a kids do the right things. previous ranking: Instead, Clemson merely Record Pts first team All-Atlantic Coast 391-190 career win-loss re- "It means a lot of people snapped the ball and kept Prv Conference cord and three 4A state titles in a program having a com- 1. Alabama (57) 10-0 1521 1 going, defeating four top-25 2. Miami (4) 9-0 1438 7 performer at with the Gamecocks -- 2006, mon goal," he added. opponents on the way to their 3. Oklahoma 9-1 1367 5 Clemson, was '11 and '14. Because of that "Through us doing that, we 4. Clemson 9-1 1358 4 third consecutive trip to the 5. Wisconsin 10-0 1322 6 a fifth-round achievement, Shumake has achieved success. It certain- ACC championship game 6. Auburn 8-2 1199 10 draft pick in chosen to be inducted into 7. Georgia 9-1 1151 2 ly isn't one person." after a 31-14 victory over Flor- 8. Ohio St. 8-2 1036 11 the Major the Sumter Sports Hall of The '11 team finished 9. Notre Dame 8-2 1001 3 ida State this past Saturday. 10. Oklahoma St. 8-2 898 12 League Base- Fame. ranked 13th nationally by The Tigers look to make it 11. TCU 8-2 875 8 ball draft and Shumake will be inducted USA Today and the '14 team 12. Southern Cal 9-2 866 15 SHUMAKE three straight league crowns 13. Penn St. 8-2 818 16 played four along with Lisa Johnson was ranked 12th. Along — and trips to the College 14. UCF 9-0 807 14 seasons of Ard, Connie Ballard, the late with the state champion- 15. Washington St. 9-2 614 19 Football Playoff — when it 16. Washington 8-2 575 9 minor league Buddy Hodge, Garon Jack- ship teams, Shumake has faces No. 2 Miami in Char- 17. Mississippi St. 7-3 492 18 baseball. son, Stacy Martin, and Tra- led the Gamecocks to a 18. Memphis 8-1 437 20 lotte, North Carolina, on Dec. 19. Michigan 8-2 315 21 He quickly found out vis Yates on Thursday at 6 lower state finals appear- 2. 20. Stanford 7-3 287 - though he had a steep learn- p.m. at the Salvation Army ance, three lower state 21. LSU 7-3 276 - It hasn't been easy. The Ti- 22. Michigan St. 7-3 259 13 ing curve. Boys & Girls Club of Sumter semifinal appearances, gers were shocked at The 23. South Florida 8-1 236 22 "When I first got into located at 630 South Sumter seven district champion- 24. West Virginia 7-3 222 23 Carrier Dome last month 25. NC State 7-3 178 - coaching, I thought with my Street. ships and eight region titles. with a 27-24 victory by under- pedigree that would help Tickets are $25 a person His career record with Sum- Others receiving votes: Virginia Tech dog Syracuse when Bryant 110, Northwestern 72, Arizona 49, Iowa me," Shumake said. "I'd for the event and can be pur- ter is 358-168. left early with a concussion. St. 27, Georgia Tech 6, Boise St. 6, Army played pro ball and I had chased at the Boys & Girls "Of course, you've got to 3, South Carolina 2, Iowa 2. They were tied at 7-all with had played every position Club. The Boys and Girls have players to achieve all Boston College entering the you could play. One thing I Club offices are open from of that," he said. Shumake fourth quarter of what fin- quickly found out though 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more in- has had nine players who ished as a 34-7 win. And Bry- was there were a lot of other formation, call Jean Ford at played for him at SHS be ant lost two fumbles, includ- junior , has had moments he'd people who had done the (803) 775-5006. drafted and another who ing one that set FSU up on the like to forget. He came out same thing. They were out- "When you first get start- signed as a free agent. One Clemson 40 with 6:46 left in early with a left ankle sprain standing coaches in this ed, of course, you want to do of them, Jordan Montgom- the game and the Tigers up against Wake Forest in early state who helped me along." well," Shumake said. "I ery, is currently a pitcher 17-14. October and came out to play And Shumake has learned didn't start off thinking for the New York Yankees. Clemson co-offensive coor- the following week at Syra- dinator Jeff Scott the new Ti- cuse before the concussion- gers are growing into their causing hit sent him to the roles, the same way as Wat- sidelines. son, Williams and the others He's continually compared Region and High School Sports Report All- did before their big moments to Watson, one of his good WATTS FROM PAGE B1 State five times while earning South Carolina on college football's biggest friends who acted as a sound- Athletic Coaches Association All-State hon- stages. ing board at times for his pal (success), so last year we just kind of expect- ors two times. "You don't want to continue as Bryant adjusted to the reed to win. We're really like a family, and we "She's one with a great work ethic. Instead to have these" close calls, sponsibilities of leading the all have the same goal. We want to go all the of telling people what to do, she'll go out and Scott said. "But there are defending champs. way (to a state championship) and we hold show them," Ard said. "She works hard, she's some valuable lessons you "I didn't feel like we did each other accountable for it. We go to prac- there before and after practice, she's in the learn from it and now the anything different," Bryant tice every day wanting to get it done, and we batting cages and if anybody needs help with next step is to really put four said. "We, as a team, just have want to stay there until we get it right." anything she's willing to go out and help quarters together to play our to do what got us here." Watts holds a career .478 batting average, them. She just sets the perfect example. She's best in the championship sea- No matter how unlikely with 16 home runs and 107 runs batted in, a great student, great person, one of those son." that seemed a few months and owns a .930 fielding percentage entering kids that just stands out. "It's sad to see it Bryant, a gangly, smiling ago. her senior season. She has been named All- coming to an end."

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ARD FROM PAGE B1 champion and won the state championship in the shot put “It really is a great honor for twice. Royals’ Yost ‘glad to be alive’ me,” Ard said. “To be in with She went on to play basket- this group of people is a privi- ball at Coker and was an NAIA lege. To go in with them is an All-American for three years. honor.” She was inducted into the after fall from hunting stand Ard will be inducted along Coker College Hall of Fame in with Connie Ballard, the late 2006 and was recently chosen to KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) are helping to keep the inci- and headed out on his prop- Buddy Hodge, Garon Jackson, the first team of the school’s — Ned Yost spent Monday sion closed. erty. His intention was to Stacy Martin, Brooks Shumake all-time team. afternoon in a lounge chair But he vowed that by check his tree stands and and Travis Yates on Thursday Ard has been a teacher and at his farm just outside At- spring training, “I should be prepare them for winter, and beginning at 6 p.m. at the Salva- coach for the past 28 years. She lanta, the pain from a shat- pretty much full-go.” he took care of the first tion Army Boys & Girls Club of was the girls basketball head tered pelvis so unbearable Anybody who knows Yost stand without any problems. Sumter located at 630 S. Sumter coach at Crestwood for eight that the only movement the wouldn’t think otherwise. He drove to a second tree St. years. The Lady Knights Royals manager could make The curmudgeonly man- stand and climbed up wear- Tickets are $25 a person for reached the 3A state playoffs was to reposition. ager prides himself on his ing his safety belt. The stand the event and can be purchased each year, winning four region He was happy for the pain, toughness, a trait he’s in- felt solid at first, but as he at the Boys & Girls Club. Its of- titles along the way. though. It reminded him he stilled in the Royals over the reached around the tree to fices are open from 11 a.m. to 6 She has led the EC softball was alive. years. It served them well in clip in, “it was like a hang- p.m. For more information, call program to two state titles, win- Just over a week ago, Yost turning around their for- man’s gallows.” Jean Ford at (803) 775-5006. ning in 2013 and the most re- was working in a hunting tunes, too, from a sad-sack “Down I went,” Yost said. Ard grew up and still lives in cent season. The Lady Wolver- stand on his property when squad that regularly lost 100 “I hit on my right side.” the Shiloh community of Sum- ines have won seven region ti- he reached to attach a safety games to a team that went to Yost was fortunate that he ter County, located in the tles and seven district titles line. The stand somehow col- back-to-back World Series had his cellphone nearby, northeast part of the county under her guidance. lapsed and Yost fell about 20 and won the championship and was able to call Deb for surrounded by both Clarendon “I’ve enjoyed the opportuni- feet to the ground, and the in 2015. help. County and Florence County. ties I’ve had to coach these landing was so hard that he Still, the injury that Yost Yost’s wife was able to con- That’s where Hudgens Acade- girls,” Ard said. “I’ve been try- sustained a “massive frac- sustained tested even his tact 911, then guide respond- my was located and where she ing to teach them something ture” to his pelvis and four toughness. ers to where her husband starred in basketball, softball that will help them in the long broken ribs. Yost said his wife, Deb, had fallen. Its remote nature and track and field. run, how to be teammates and He also lost so much blood had left just after noon on and the severity of Yost’s in- She averaged over 18 points a help each other out. that surgeons later told him Nov. 4 to attend a nephew’s jury meant a helicopter was game and led the Lady Cougars “I’ve been blessed to be in he nearly died. wedding in Alabama, so he needed to get him to the hos- to two SCISA state champion- those positions with both teams “I didn’t understand the hopped in a four-wheeler pital. ships in 1982 and ’83. She was to have been successful at both gravity of the situation until also a part of a softball state places.” I was through it,” said the 62-year-old Yost, an avid out- doorsman. “I’m just glad I HHappyappy Fall FromFr had my phone, I’ll tell you Got that.” om GET A CAR! Yost said he can’t put a Job? weight on either leg for at We Finance in House least two months, which means he’s confined to his lounge chair or a wheel- NO CREDIT CHECK chair. There are two rods, NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! some plates and screws hold- 803.934.1484 DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! ing his pelvis together, and a 470 S. Guignard Dr. Unit 4 | GarageDoorsSumterSC.com good number of staples that Shelly A. Lundberg Certified Public Accountant

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Judge, Bellinger clock. Each team will have Donte, DeVoe lead Tigers win rookie awards one timeout. Aaron Judge and Cody Kizzire wins 1st PGA Bellinger have been voted unanimously as baseball’s title at OHL Classic Rookies of the Year after PLAYA DEL CARMEN, past N.C. A&T at 87-63 their record-setting home run Mexico — Patton Kizzire won binges lifted the New York his first PGA Tour title on BY BRAD SENKIW North Carolina A&T (1-1) a team picked to finish last Yankees and Los Angeles Sunday by beating Rickie The Associated Press shot 40 percent (23 of 57) and in the MEAC, the Aggies Dodgers into the postseason. Fowler in a 36-hole marathon was outrebounded 45-22. have found an offensive Judge won American in the rain-plagued OHL CLEMSON — Donte “In games like these, a lot force in Olujobi, a transfer League honors, becoming the Classic at Mayakoba. Grantham and Gabe DeVoe of times you want to take from Oakland who sat out first Yankees player to receive Kizzire closed with rounds each recorded their first the easy way on defense and last season. He upped his the award since Derek Jeter of 66-67 for a one-shot victory double-doubles of the season get the big steals and just try season output to 54 points on in 1996. Bellinger took the Na- over Fowler, who fell four for Clemson, to get steals,” DeVoe said. “It 19-of-27 shooting. tional League award, giving shots behind at El Camaleon and the Tigers teaches you defensive disci- Clemson: Coming into the the Dodgers a record 18th Golf Club until staging a late got off to a 2-0 pline.” season, the Tigers were con- Rookie of the Year winner. rally that again fell short. start with an The Aggies shot 9 or 26 cerned about how they The voting by the Baseball Fowler had rounds of 67-67 87-63 victory from the 3-points line, and would defend and rebound. Writers’ Association of on the final day. over North Car- Femi Olujobi scored 11 of Through the first two America was announced Kizzire won in his 62nd ca- olina A&T on his game-high 20 points in games, they’ve outrebound- Monday night on MLB Net- reer start on the PGA Tour, BROWNELL Sunday. the first half, when they ed their opponents 84-54 and work. Judge led the AL with and it required some steady The Tigers trailed 41-29. outscored them 172-120. 52 home runs, a rookie re- nerves on the back nine when dominated inside, scoring 48 “Their big kid is a good cord. Bellinger hit 39 homers it could have gotten away of their points in the paint, player,” Brownell said. “He ROLE PLAYER for an NL rookie record. from him. including several easy was a hard matchup for us, Senior center Mark Don- Boston outfielder Andrew dunks. They also recorded but our 3-point defense nal, a graduate transfer Benintendi finished second in Sutherland Tour 21 assists and 45 rebounds. wasn’t where we would’ve from Michigan, scored nine the AL vote, and St. Louis in- “Solid win today,” Clem- liked. We’ve got to make points on 4-of-8 shooting. He fielder Paul DeJong was the Champions winner son coach Brad Brownell some improvement on that.” stepped outside to hit one of NL runner-up. PHOENIX — Kevin Suther- said. “I thought offensively Clemson led by 10 just his two 3-point attempts and land finally broke through on pretty good efficiency, espe- four minutes into the game he is filling a big void on Middle School Basketball the PGA Tour Champions, cially from our starters. and the Aggies cut it to four Brownell’s roster. taking the season-ending Guys really shared the ball. before Clemson went on a Jamboree is this week Charles Schwab Cup Champi- I thought we passed up some 9-2 run to go up 13 with 5:11 STAT OF THE DAY The Sumter Middle School onship — and topping the good shots for some great left in the first half. The Ti- Clemson improved to 35-1 Basketball Jamboree will be yearlong competition, too. ones.” gers used a 15-3 run in the all-time against schools from held on Wednesday and Sutherland closed a Grantham scored 17 points middle of the second half to the MEAC. This was the first Thursday at the Bates Middle 5-under 66 on Sunday for a on 7-of-9 shooting and pull away. matchup ever between the School gymnasium. one-stroke victory over Vijay grabbed 12 rebounds while “A little bit in the first Tigers and Aggies on the The girls will play on Singh at Phoenix Country DeVoe added 13 points, five half we kind of let down our hardwood. Wednesday with the boys tip- Club, the tree-lined course assists and 10 rebounds. defensive discipline so we ping off on Thursday. Both hosting its first tour event Elijah Thomas and Marc- had to come out in the sec- UP NEXT days will have Mayewood and since the Phoenix Open left quise Reed also put up 13 ond half and put our foot N.C. A&T plays its second Manning Junior High facing for TPC Scottsdale in 1988. points each for the Tigers, back on the gas and find our home game of the season off at 5 p.m. Furman will take Bernhard Langer, the win- who got 10 points and six as- way defensively, just attack,” when it hosts The Citadel on on Chestnut Oaks at 5:35 fol- ner of the first two playoff sists from point guard Shel- Grantham said. “I think Wednesday. lowed by Alice Drive and events, had a 64 to tie for 12th ton Mitchell. that’s what we did in the sec- Clemson will play three Hillcrest at 6:10 and Ebenezer — five strokes back. Langer Coming off its highest ond half.” games in four days begin- and Bates at 6:45. slipped to second in the season point total (104) since 2011 in ning Thursday in the Gildan The format will have the standings, missing a chance to a win over Greensboro Col- BIG PICTURE Charleston Classic against teams playing two 10-minute win the title for the fourth lege in the season opener, North Carolina A&T: Off Ohio. quarters with a running straight year and fifth overall.

day school teacher, GA leader, Survivors include two sons, Florence County, he was a charge of arrangements. OBITUARIES and member of the Joyful Michael David Rhame (Terry) son of the late Herbert and Heart Circle. She retired as of Sumter and Warren Lloyd Lottie Floyd Frye. He was an EDWARD H. MCDOWELL SR. SHERRI LINN BLACK bookkeeper and assistant Rhame (Carol) of Dalzell; two active member of Christian The Rev. Edward H. Mc- GARDEN CITY — Sherri manager of The Daisy Shop. grandchildren, Ashley Rhame Tabernacle PH Church. He Dowell Sr., 90, husband of Linn Black, 48, died on Friday, Sylvia had a special love for and Zachary Rhame (Tanya); retired from Sumter Machin- Ernestine Walker McDowell, Nov. 10, 2017, at Waccamaw her family and children. two great-grandchildren, ery. died on Saturday, Nov. 11, Community Hos- Survivors include three Haley Rhame and Caroline Survivors include his wife 2017, at his home. pital in Murrells children, Barney Osborne Rhame; two brothers, Charlie of 51 years; three children, Born on Oct. 27, 1927, in Inlet. (Vera), Sheila Bradshaw Rucker and Douglas Rucker; Daniel F. Frye Jr. (Melissa), Pickens County, he was a son Born on Feb. (Eddie) and Kim Osborne, all and five sisters, Viola Kirven, Wendy C. Holladay (Paul) of Will and Gertrude Thayre 22, 1969, in Sum- of Sumter; three stepchildren Peggy Garvin, Ollie Mae Sny- and Eric Frye (Amber), all of McDowell. ter, she was a who she loved as her own, der, Roberta Doyle and Lucille Sumter; six grandchildren, The family is receiving rel- daughter of L. Lynn McElveen and Wayne Harmon. Taylor, Morgan, Trent, atives and friends at the BLACK Marshall Black McElveen, both of Sumter, Funeral services will be Janna (John), Darrianne and home, 1008 Dover Circle. Sr. and Betty and Ann McElveen Deal (Tim) held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday Anna Caroline; a great- Funeral arrangements are Jean Hudson Black. She was a of Powell, Ohio; 14 grandchil- in the Elmore-Cannon-Ste- grandchild, Bailey; and a incomplete and will be an- bank teller and a member of dren; five great-grandchil- phens Funeral Home chapel brother, Sambo Frye of Sum- nounced by Williams Funer- Jordan United Methodist dren; a brother, Phil Stone with the Rev. Dan Barber offi- ter. al Home Inc. Church. (Sherry) of New Hill, North ciating. Burial will be at Ever- He was preceded in death She is survived by her Carolina; and two sisters, green Memorial Park ceme- by three brothers, Jeff Frye, CLARENCE ALSTON SR. daughter, Madison Paige Jean Lowder and Joyce Hud- tery. Jink Frye and Ted Frye; and Funeral services for Clar- Whitmill Galicia (Kim) of Cal- son, both of Manning. Pallbearers will be Zachary two sisters, Annette Frierson ence “Wink” Alston Sr. will ifornia; her son, Zachary Funeral services will be Rhame, Jimmy Davis, Butch and Lorene Powell. be held at noon on Wednes- Dane Brown of Sumter; her held at 3 p.m. today at Home Carraway, Hank Harmon, Funeral services will be day at Jehovah Missionary parents of Manning; a sister, Branch Baptist Church with Earl Snyder and Tommy held at 11 a.m. today in the Baptist Church, Sumter. In- Traci Black Badura (Blayne) the Rev. Bennie Barwick and Rhame. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens terment will follow at Mount of Deltona, Florida; a brother, the Rev. Robert Haynes offici- The family will receive Funeral Home chapel with Nebo Baptist Church Ceme- Marty Black (Emmaleigh) of ating. Burial will be at the friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on the Rev. Tony B. Porter and tery, Alcolu. Sumter; special friend, Frank church cemetery. Wednesday at Elmore-Can- the Rev. Jimmy M. Porter. Mr. Alston will be placed Bobbino; and several aunts, Pallbearers will be Noel non-Stephens Funeral Home Burial will be at Christian in the church one hour prior uncles, nieces and nephews. Rodgers, Josh Osborne, Joe and other times at the home Tabernacle PH Church Cem- for public viewing. A funeral service will be Osborne, J.T. Harrington, of Mr. and Mrs. Michael etery. Visitation will be held from held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Fonzie Gipson and Mac Ged- Rhame, 3181 Daufaskie Road, Pallbearers will be Ted 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at Jeho- in the chapel of Elmore-Can- dings. Sumter. Frye, Perry Frye, John vah Missionary Baptist non-Stephens Funeral Home, The family will receive Memorials may be made to Brunson, Brian Bennett, Church. 515 Miller Road, Sumter, with friends at the home, 2916 First Baptist Church of Sum- Donnie Poston and James On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Rev. Kem Thomas officiat- Stone Road, Manning. ter Youth Scholarship Fund, Frye. 2017, Mr. Alston answered ing. Burial will follow at The family would like to ex- P.O. Box 867, Sumter, SC Honorary pallbearer will the call of our heavenly fa- Green Acres Assembly of God press their appreciation to 29151. be Christopher Parker. ther. Cemetery. Larryett Edwards, Fonzie Gip- Elmore-Cannon-Stephens The family will receive He was born on April 16, Pallbearers will be Craig son, Betty James and Day- Funeral Home and Crematori- friends at the home. 1956, in Sumter, to the late Varn, Leroy Lynch, Duane quan Ramos for the love, care um of Sumter is in charge of Memorials may be made to Johnny and Lannie Ceaser Lashley, Darrell Lashley, and support that they provid- the arrangements. Christian Tabernacle PH Alston. Hudson Collins and Al Benen- ed. Church, 1018 U.S. 15 South, The memories of Clarence haley. Memorials may be made to JUSTIN A. BROGDON Sumter, SC 29154. will forever be cherished by Visitation will be held from Love A Child, Inc., 12411 Com- ALCOLU — Justin Allen Elmore-Cannon-Stephens his son, Clarence Alston Jr.; 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens merce Lakes Drive, Fort Mey- Brogdon, 34, died on Sunday, Funeral Home and Cremato- daughter, Desiree Alston; Funeral Home, 304 N. Church ers, FL 33913 or online at Nov. 12, 2017, at his home in rium of Sumter is in charge brothers, James (Erma) St., Manning. www.loveachild.givingfuel. Alcolu. of the arrangements. Alston and Eddie (Dorothy Memorials may be made to com or to the Lupus Founda- Services will be announced Myers) Calvin; sisters, Ruth Manning United Methodist tion of America, Inc., 2121 K by Stephens Funeral Home & JESSE HARDY Burgess, Mary (Willie) Brad- Church, P.O. Box 68, Manning, St. NW, Suite 200, Washing- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Jesse Hardy, 67, husband ley, Arlene Witherspoon and SC 29102. ton, DC 20037-1830. Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. of Deborah Witherspoon Carolyn Howard; four grand- Stephens Funeral Home & Elmore-Cannon-Stephens stephensfuneralhome.org Hardy, departed this life on children; two great-grand- Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Funeral Home and Crematori- Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at children; a host of family Manning, is in charge of ar- um of Sumter is in charge of JOSEPH WILSON Palmetto Health Tuomey. and friends who are sad- rangements, (803) 435-2179. the arrangements. Joseph Wilson, 73, widower He was born on Nov. 14, dened by his passing. www.stephensfuneralhome.org of Suressa Shaw Wilson, de- 1949, in Greenville, North www.jpholley.com ALINE R. RHAME parted this life on Saturday, Carolina, a son of the late SYLVIA S. MCELVEEN Aline Rucker Rhame, 87, Nov. 11, 2017, at his residence. Alice Whitley Hardy. MARY W. SIMON MANNING — Sylvia Stone widow of Warren David He was born on Oct. 22, The family will be receiv- MANNING — Mary Cathe- McElveen, 76, widow of Joel Rhame, died on Monday, Nov. 1944, in Brogdon, a son of the ing friends at the home, 113 rine William Simon, 63, wife Michael McElveen, was called 13, 2017, at Pal- late Bobby and Ruth Service Hasel St., Sumter, SC 29150. of Alexander Simon, died on home to rest in metto Health Wilson. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at Car- the arms of her Richland. The family will be receiving Main St., Sumter, is in olinas Hospital System, Flor- loving Savior on Born on April friends at the home, 140 W. charge of arrangements. ence. Friday, Nov. 10, 4, 1930, in Cal- Red Bay Road, Sumter, SC She was born on Oct. 19, 2017, at McLeod houn County, she 29150. IRENE GREEN 1954, in Manning, a daughter Health Claren- was a daughter of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Irene Green, 55, wife of of the late Edward and Susie don, surrounded RHAME the late Charlie Main St., Sumter, is in charge Earl Green, departed this life Mae Dukes Williams. MCELVEEN by her family. and Flaxie Rast of arrangements. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at The family is receiving Born on July Rucker. She was a member of Palmetto Health Tuomey. friends beginning Wednes- 20, 1941, in Manning, she was First Baptist Church of Sum- DANIEL F. FRYE SR. She was born on Sept. 17, day at the home of her sister- a daughter of the late Sidney ter. Mrs. Rhame was formerly Daniel F. Frye Sr., 75, hus- 1962, in Sumter, a daughter in-law, Christine Simon, 6686 P. and Vera Geddings Stone. employed by Pioneer Dress band of Dessie R. Frye, died of Damon Williams and Kenwood Road, Greeleyville. She was a member of Home Ltd. and worked for Weight on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Sarah Conyers Charles. These services have been Branch Baptist Church, Watchers for more than 40 Palmetto Health Tuomey. 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Estate Notice Estate Notice Unfurnished Bid Notices Apartments Sumter County Sumter County NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS MERCHANDISE Senior Living AECOM ANNOUNCEMENTS Apartments 101 Research Drive, OF ESTATES OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the Persons having claim against the for those 62+ Columbia, SC 29203 Phone: (803)254-4400 following estates are required to deliver following estates are required to deliver For Sale (Rent based on income) Lost & Found Fax: (803)771-6676 or mail their claims to the indicated or mail their claims to the indicated or Trade Shiloh-Randolph Manor Attn: Ms. April Mosser Personal Representatives, appointed to Personal Representatives, appointed to 125 W. Bartlette. ([email protected]) administer these estates, and to fi le their administer these estates, and to fi le their 775-0575 claims on Form #371PC with the Probate claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Found in Mayesville, young adult Split Oak Firewood $55 for truck The County of Sumter reserves the Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. beagle, owner call to identify load, 2 truck loads for $100. Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available right to reject any or all bids. The Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or 803-421-7775 Delivered stacked. 843-536-6050 before the date that is eight months after before the date that is eight months after EHO County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities. the date of the fi rst publication of this the date of the fi rst publication of this Holiday Sale at Antique Stuff Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Lots of new arrivals Mobile Home Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), 10%-75% Collectibles, Jewelry, Rentals Thursday, 30 November, 2017 at 2:00 or such persons shall be forever barred or such persons shall be forever barred BUSINESS as to heir claims. All claims are required as to heir claims. All claims are required Furniture & More PMat Sumter County Public Works,1289 North Main Street, to be presented in written statements, to be presented in written statements, SERVICES Nov.7-18 10:30-4:30 Tues-Sat 2BR 1BA SW located off 521 South. Sumter, SC 29153 indicating the name and the address indicating the name and the address 2726 Cleveland St Elloree SC $400 Rent & Deposit. Call of the claimant, the basis of the claim, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Your treasure is waiting! 803-464-5757 the amount claimed, the date when the the amount claimed, the date when the Health Service/ Abandon claim will become due, the nature of any claim will become due, the nature of any Medical Country Living DW 3BR 2BA on a uncertainty as to the amount claimed and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and in Evergreen Vehicle / Boat 4 Cemetery Plots Pond $750 Mo + Deposit. the date when due, and a description of the date when due, and a description of Cemetery $6000 for all 4 Call References required. any security as to the claim. any security as to the claim. 803-775-4045 1st Care Home Health Call 803 469-9353 Abandoned Boat Notice Professional & Certified Home To all persons claiming an interest Estate:/Maria Anna Phillips Estate:/Olivia Bracey Care Aide. Call Barola Prince Need a truckload of firewood? in: 1985 16' Grumman - GBM #2017ES4300601 #2017ES4300631 803-391-2387. Certified $60 delivered to Sumter or Manning. Office Rentals 18890A585; 1965 33HP; 1965 - Personal Representative Personal Representative Call State Tree Service at 33552B-E03860. Michael Williams Kimberly A. Neal Rethea B. Lemmon 803-773-1320. 50 Wesmark Ct. 1,177 sq ft. will apply to SCDNR for title on 5507 Oakcrest Rd. 142 Carolina Avenue Home $1000/mo. + $100 CAM. Reception watercraft/outboard motor. If you Sumter, SC 29154 Sumter, SC 29150 have any claims to the Improvements area, 3 office space, breakroom, 1/2 watercraft/outboard motor, contact Estate:/Julie Ann Trahan Estate:/Betty Lou Thames ba, file/storage room. 773-1477 SCDNR at (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty #2017ES4300647 #2017ES4300644 H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel days after the date of the last Personal Representative Personal Representative EMPLOYMENT 690 Bultman Dr 1612 Sq. Ft. advertisement if no claim of interest Cheryl Webb James Albert Thames paint roofs gutters drywall blown Reception area w/ hdwd floors, 4 is made and the watercraft/outboard C/O Kenneth Hamilton 4805 Highway 15 South ceilings ect. 773-9904 Private offices, Conference rm, motor has not been reported stolen, Attorney at Law Sumter, SC 29150 Secretarial work area, Copier/Equip. SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case PO Box 52359 SBC Construction of Sumter Help Wanted Rm, Shower rm, 2 1/2 baths, file No: 20171011950773. Sumter, SC 29152 Estate:/Stanley E. Hayes, Sr. #2017ES4300637 Metal /Shingle Roofs• Porches • Full-Time storage rm, $2050 mo+$57.76 CAM Concrete & Windows Estate:/Lille Wells Personal Representative Call 803 773-1477 Abandoned #2017ES4300646 Julie A. Hayes •Water Problems •Tree removal Front Desk Clerk 2nd &3rd shift, Vehicle Notice: Personal Representative 6 Betsy Lane Call BURCH 803-720-4129 apply in person only at SureStay The following vehicle was Pamela D. Singleton Sumter, SC 29150 Hotel, 2816 Paxville Hwy, Manning, REAL abandoned at J & J Towing, 965 C/O Kharimah R. Dessow Bethel Church Rd. Sumter, SC 29154. Estate:/James O. Brunson Legal Service Sc. 425 N. Main Street ESTATE Described as a 1967 Chevrolet, VIN Sumter, SC 29150 #2017ES4300620 EXPERIENCED CARPENTER # 138177B191900. Total Due for Personal Representative storage is $664.00 as of November 10, Estate:/Betty Jean Smith Mary Louise Brunson Attorney Timothy L. Griffith WANTED Pay Based On Experience 2017 plus $35.00 per day thereafter. #2017ES4300618 1937 West Oakland Avenue 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Must have your own reliable trans- Land & Lots 1966 Chevrolet, VIN# C1446A109251. Personal Representative Sumter, SC 29150 Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury portation Location: Sumter, SC Job for Sale Total Due for storage is $664 as of Zane Greear Requirements: 0-2 years experience November 10, 2017 plus $35.00 per 2015 Castlemaine Cir Estate:/Virginia A. McHone day thereafter. Owner is asked to Woodstock, GA 30189 #2017ES4300602 painting, flooring, drywall, cabinetry, OWNER FINANCING! 3 acres for Roofing Gut renovations, New Construction, call 803-506-4858. If not claimed in Personal Representative sale by owner near St. Charles. Call Estate:/Sam Belin, Jr. Janette Morris General Carpentry, etc Please call 30 days. it will be turned over to the or text 803-464-5813. Magistrate's Office for public sale. #2017ES4300641 60 Cardington Ct. All Types of Roofing & Repairs All (803)968-4718 if interested. Personal Representative Wedgefield, SC 29168 work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. TRANSPORTATION Christ T. Belin Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. Summons & 415 St. Pauls Blvd. Estate:/Tammye Lynn Cox Contractors Wanted! Notice Unit 104 #2017ES4300632 The Sumter Item has newspaper Norfolk, VA 25504 Personal Representative Robert's Metal Roofing Tracey C. Marye routes for the following areas: 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing Estate:/Polly Ann Usher C/O J. Cabot Seth avail. Expert installation. Long list of *North Main, 521, Summons and Notice Publication Brunson Attorney at Law satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. Beach Forest #2017ES4300627 PO Box 1268 *Bishopville Autos For Sale Family Court of Sumter, Personal Representative Sumter, SC 29151 *Mayesville, Lynchburg, South Carolina Clarence W. Brunson Tree Service St. Charles & Elliott For Sale: 67' Fairlane Convertible Third Judicial Circuit C/O William H. Johnson Estate:/Michelle Yvette Must have good dependable Ford, 46' Chevy 2 door, & 87' Attorney at Law Dinkins STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, #2017ES4300597 transportation & a phone in your Camaro. 803-236-6426 PO Box 137 Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, SUMTER, COUNTY Manning, SC 29102 Personal Representative home. Come by & apply at 36 W. stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, (Plaintiff) Tiffany Dinkins Liberty St. or call Reda at 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Miscellaneous Vs. Estate:/Juanita Tucker 250 Harmony Ct. Apt. 54 803-774-1257 Santana L. Howard #2017ES4300610 Sumter, SC 29150 Faruntae Garden Personal Representative A Notch Above Tree Care Full John Doe Deandrea Scott Estate:/Rasheed Jae'von quality service low rates, lic./ins., free Mechanic III Position open at (Defendants) 20719 Sterling Bay Ln. East Goodwin est BBB accredited 983-9721 Clarendon County SCDOT (Dist 7). Apt. J #2017ES4300643 Apply online at www.jobs.sc.gov or IN THE INTEREST OF Cornelius, NC 28031 Personal Representative Newman's Tree Service Tree call 803 435-4431 for questions. Minor Child Born on October 1, 2015 Tiffany Sumpter removal, trimming, topping, view Estate:/Carl Howard C/O Kelsey Willey enhancement pruning, bobcat TO DEFENDANTS: #2017ES4300642 Attorney at Law Manning Garden is seeking a Santana L. Howard Personal Representative PO Box 714 work stump grinding, Lic & qualified maintenance technician. insured. Call 803-316-0128 Faruntae Garden Wilma Howard Charleston, SC 29402 Successful applicants will have John Doe C/O Jarrel Wigger experience & skills in general 8086 Rivers Avenue Estate:/Leona Monique Pack maintenance repair. Plumbing, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED N. Charleston, SC 29406 #2017ES4300633 PETS & electrical, punch out, HVAC expe- And required to answer the Personal Representative complaint. Estate:/Calvin C. Rush Dale W. Pack rience, strong work ethic and a #2017ES4300615 4425 E. Chapel Rd. ANIMALS desire to serve the customer. Apt 210-B Refurbished batteries as low as In the above referenced concerning Personal Representative HVAC certified is preferred but not Rebecca Pritchard Columbia, SC 29205 $45. New batteries as low as $65. the minor child above and that you required. We offer an exciting have failed to contact the agency in 280 Idle Lake Court work environment with competitive 6v golf cart battery as low as $65. regards to your whereabouts in this Sumter, SC 29150 Poultry base salary and benefits. Please Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd Rd. action, the original of which has 803-773-4381 been filed in the Office of the Clerk Estate:/Joseph Taylor, Sr. apply on-line www.ambling.com/ #2017ES4300599 career. Drugs don't work! of Court for James C. Campbell in the county of Sumter, on October 31, Personal Representative PALMETTO CORNISH Edna Taylor-Capers CHICKENS LEGAL 2017 a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and 8007 Lions Crest Way $12/case (of 12) B-Grade to serve a copy of your answer to the Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Southern States NOTICES complaint upon the undersigned 335 Broad St., attorney for the Plaintiff at Steven B. Estate:/Linda Truett Paranto Sumter 803-775-1204 RENTALS Suchomski, 105 N. Magnolia Street, #2017ES4300639 While Supplies last! Sumter, SC 29150 within thirty (30) Personal Representative Bid Notices days following the date of service Tina Duke upon you, exclusive of the day of 20 Dew Drive Unfurnished INVITATION TO BID such service; and if you fail to Sumter, SC 29153 Apartments answer the Complaint within the statutory time allotted, the Plaintiff Estate:/Mary Ellen Bryant The Sumter County Public Works is #2017ES4300621 soliciting separate sealed bids from in this action will apply to the Court Personal Representative Huntington Place Apartments qualified vendors for the following for the relief demanded in said Debra Walston Rents from $625 per month project: Complaint. A hearing has been scheduled for December 7, 2017 at 5590 Cotton Acres Road 1 Month free* Sumter, SC 29153 *13 Month lease required 2017 Dirt to Pave Package 1 of 9:00 a.m. and a final hearing on January 4, 2018. Leasing office located at Sumter County Roadway Estate:/Leon Lands Improvements Ashton Mill Apartment Homes S. C. DEPARTMENT #2017ES4300604 595 Ashton Mill Drive OF SOCIAL SERVICES Personal Representative Bids will be received until 2:00 PM., Seth Duncan 803-773-3600 Thursday, 7 December 2017 in the Steven B. Suchomski, Esquire P.O. Box 68 C/O J. Cabot Seth Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Sumter County Public Works Attorney at Law Conference Room located at 1289 Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-5531 PO Box 1268 North Main Street, Sumter, South Sumter, SC 29151 Carolina 29153.

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