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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents Ex-Sumter police officer arrested for Triumphant Trump misconduct Accused of intimidating women into having sex BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]

South Carolina Law En- forcement Division arrested and charged a former Sumter Police Department officer with misconduct in office on Mon- day following an investigation into accusations of sexual co- ercion and intimi- dation. William McKin- ley Littlejohn, 35, faces three counts of miscon- duct in office and could serve 10 LITTLEJOHN years for each count if he is con- victed, according to a news re- lease from SLED. Sumter Police Department requested that SLED open an THE ASSOCIATED PRESS investigation after local offi- President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist during an election night rally in New York. cers received information about the alleged acts. Tonyia McGirt, public infor- Republican candidate pulls off surprising upset over Clinton mation officer with the police department, said Littlejohn WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald threatens to undo major achievements publicly until later Wednesday. Trump, was suspended in December Trump claimed his place Wednesday as of President Barack Obama. Trump who spent much of the campaign urg- 2015 when SLED began its in- America’s 45th president, an astonish- has pledged to act quickly to repeal ing his supporters on as they chanted vestigation. ing victory for the celebrity business- Obama’s landmark health care law, re- “lock her up,” said the nation owed According to three warrants man and political novice who capital- voke America’s nuclear agreement Clinton “a major debt of gratitude” for issued by SLED on May 12, ized on voters’ economic anxieties, with Iran and rewrite important trade her years of public service. Littlejohn allegedly used his took advantage of racial tensions and deals with other countries, particularly The Republican blasted through position as an officer to coerce overcame a string of sexual assault al- Mexico and Canada. Democrats’ longstanding firewall, car- and intimidate three female legations on his way to the White As he claimed victory, Trump urged rying Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, victims to engage in sexual re- House. Americans to “come together as one states that hadn’t voted for a GOP pres- lations with him while he was His triumph over Hillary Clinton, united people” after a deeply divisive idential candidate since the 1980s. He on duty as a city police officer not declared until well after midnight, campaign. between July 2014 and Decem- will end eight years of Democratic Clinton called her Republican rival ber 2015. dominance of the White House and to concede but did not plan to speak SEE TRUMP, PAGE A6 Two of the warrants state Littlejohn coerced two of the victims to engage in sexual re- lations with him on numerous occasions. McGirt said Littlejohn Voter turnout down in tri-county area started his career with the de- partment in August 2012 and his employment was termi- BY BRUCE MILLS offices. The totals do include to 47,309 in 2012 — repre- a 7 percent fall from 2012. A nated in January this year, [email protected] absentee voting in each senting a 6.9 percent reduc- total of 15,156 registered vot- she said. county, but remaining provi- tion — when incumbent ers cast ballots in the much- Littlejohn was booked at Voter turnout in the tri- sional paper ballots still Democrat Barack Obama de- anticipated Trump/Clinton Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- county area for Tuesday’s must be counted before re- feated Republican challeng- presidential election. In 2012, tion Center on Monday and presidential election be- sults are certified as official er Mitt Romney. 16,292 voters in Clarendon was released after posting a tween Republican Donald later this week. Totals are The voter turnout trend tallied votes in the Obama/ $4,500 surety bond on Tues- Trump and Democrat Hill- not expected to change for the presidential election Romney election. day. ary Clinton was down about much in the process, accord- in Clarendon County was In Lee County, voter turn- The case will be prosecuted 7 percent from the 2012 pres- ing to county officials. very similar to Sumter, with out fell 9 percent from 2012. by the Third Circuit Solicitor’s idential race, according to In Sumter County, total Office, according to the news unofficial results from the voters for the presidential release from SLED. counties’ voter registration race were 44,048 compared SEE VOTER, PAGE A6

Mount Franklin has specific plans for Sumter plant DID YOU KNOW Candy Industry magazine’s 2016 “Sweet 60” ranking of the top 60 Facility to tap into growing gummy vitamins market Since there’s a large segment of the candy companies in North America, population that doesn’t like to swallow Sunrise Confections — a division of pills, gummies are becoming increasing- Mount Franklin Foods — ranked BY BRUCE MILLS with former employees of candy maker ly popular. No. 21. For reference, Jelly Belly was [email protected] Au’some, which closed its doors in March Many candy businesses like to do vita- 23rd and Bazooka Candy Brands and filed bankruptcy. Mount Franklin min products, but not with a dedicated was 24th. Tootsie Roll Industries Sumter’s newest manufacturer has a will be operating out of the facility, according to David. ranked 12th this year; The Hershey vision to tap into a growing and under- former 100,000 square-foot “The sugar-candy business is not a Co. was No. 3 and Mars Chocolate served segment of its industry’s product Au’some facility in Live Oak growth business because so many people was No. 1. market with its new Sumter operation, Industrial Park. are sugar conscious,” David said. “Prices scheduled to come online at the begin- A maker and distributor are being driven down. OTHER MOUNT ning of next year. of high-quality candies and “An average candy company does this FRANKLIN FOOD FACTS With more than 100 years’ experience nuts with two divisions — as a side business when they find they Annual sales: More than $350 as a confections manufacturer, Mount Sunrise Confections and have an available shift. Then they quick- million DAVID Franklin Foods is not your typical candy Azar Nut — Mount Frank- ly go about making the vitamin product.” Annual candy production: 200 business and its new Sumter facility will lin is proactively moving to As operations chief with Mount Frank- million pounds not be your typical candy plant, accord- add other healthier natural and organic lin, David viewed this approach as risky Existing plants: 4 (Sumter will be ing to company Chief Operations Officer food-based snacks. David said the Sumter fifth) Jay David. David was in town last week plant will manufacturer vitamin gum- when the company did a meet-and-greet mies more than anything else. SEE PLANT, PAGE A6

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Sign up now for Consolation prize: Clinton wins ADMS mock election Alice Drive Elementary School Student Council sponsored a BBQ judging class mock presidential election on Tuesday for grades 3, 4 and 5. BY IVY MOORE Out of 362 participants, the re- [email protected] sults were as follows: Hillary Clin- ton, Democratic Party, 173 votes The Southern BBQ Network still has (47.8 percent); Donald J. Trump, some openings for its Saturday class to Republican Party, 144 votes (39.8 train and certify barbecue judges. The percent); Jill Stein, Green Party, class, coming just one week before the 23 votes (6.4%); and Gary John- annual Capt. Tom Garrity Firefighters son, Libertarian Party, 22 votes BBQ Challenge, will be conducted from (6.1%). 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at University of South Carolina Sumter’s Arts and PHOTO PROVIDED Letters Building, 109 Miller Road. Participants will learn to judge bar- becue by using a numeric system that rates appearance, aroma, taste and texture. The system can be used with pork butts, ribs, whole hog barbecue, sauces, beef or chicken. The fee for the class is $25, plus $35 for SBN membership — only members may judge. Last year, SBN judged 14 competi- tions in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. To take the training class, sign up on the SBN website, http:// sbbqn.com/ by clicking on the Certifica- tion Classes picture. Rear admiral, Sumter native to speak Sunday For more information, contact Mike Wright at [email protected] or (843) 425-4186. FROM STAFF REPORTS he participated in humanitarian assis- ations and plans. He also served on Wright said participants can sign up tance and disaster relief operations in the Joint Staff as the deputy chief of at the door, but SBN requests registra- Rear Admiral Cedric Pringle, depu- response to Hurricane Katrina in Sep- Forces Division in the Force Struc- tion for lunch planning and so certifi- ty director of the Joint Interagency tember 2005. ture, Resources and Assessment Di- cates can be printed. Payment may be Task Force South, will be the guest In February 2012, Pringle took rectorate. From July 2013 to August by cash, check, credit or debit card. speaker at New Bethel Missionary command of the Navy’s first hybrid 2015, he served as director, Navy Sen- Baptist Church’s Veterans Day pro- propulsion drive ship, ate Liaison for the Secretary of the gram at 10 a.m. Sunday. A Sumter USS Makin Island. Dur- Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs. native, Pringle graduated from the ing his tenure, USS Pringle reported to Joint Inter- University of South Carolina in De- Makin Island complet- agency Task Force South in Septem- LOCAL BRIEFS cember with a bachelor of science ed its maiden deploy- ber 2015 from the Secretary of the FROM STAFF REPORTS degree in economics and received his ment and achieved nu- Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs. commission through NROTC. He merous successes, in- Among his decorations are the Le- Corley to face Black in runoff also earned a master of science de- cluding earning the gion of Merit, Defense Meritorious PRINGLE gree in financial management from Battle “E” Award, the Service Medal, Meritorious Service Steve Corley and Randolph “Randy” the Naval Postgraduate School in Retention Excellence Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Black will meet in a runoff election 1998 and a master of arts degree in Award, Afloat and Aviation Opera- Navy Achievement Medal and vari- Nov. 22 to decide who wins the Sumter National Security Strategy from the tional Safety Awards and the Presi- ous unit and service awards. Pringle City Council Ward 4 seat being vacated Naval War College in 2003. dent’s Volunteer Service Award for is also the recipient of the 2015 Na- by Coleen Yates, according to the Sum- At sea, Pringle served in the engi- community outreach. vy’s Stars and Stripes Award. ter Voter Registration Office. neering department on the USS Rang- Ashore, Pringle served on the staffs New Bethel Missionary Baptist In a four-person race, Corley gained er and the USS Portland and as execu- of Navy Recruiting Area Three, Am- Church is located at 3249 Hwy. 15 the most votes with 670, or 34 percent, tive officer on USS Fort McHenry. In phibious Squadron 4 as chief staff of- South. The public is invited to hear while Black garnered the second-high- July 2004, he assumed command of ficer and Amphibious Forces U.S. 7th Pringle at the 10 a.m. Veterans Day est total with 480 or 24 percent. Melissa USS Whidbey Island. During his tour, Fleet as deputy chief of staff for oper- program. Evans had 463 votes for 23 percent and Jim McKinney had 329 votes for nearly 17 percent. Evans and McKinney were eliminated from the race. Memorial for fallen officers at County approves joint land use study recommendations State House on Friday BY ADRIENNE SARVIS There are some existing Kershaw County request- like to receive input from South Carolina Fraternal Order of [email protected] residential properties near ed the amendment in Shaw Air Force Base be- Police will sponsor a memorial for fall- the base that are incom- order to extend the park to fore council gives final en officers at the S.C. Law Enforcement Sumter County Council patible with the base’s include Bethune Nonwo- reading because the solar Memorial on the State House grounds, gave its nod in favor of the noise contour recommen- vens Inc., located in Bet- panels could affect flights off of Assembly Street, Columbia, at Sumter-Shaw Joint Land dations, however, most of hune. He said the proper- from the base by reflecting 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Guest speaker will Use Study results, con- the land is compatible be- ties included in the multi- sunlight; be S.C. Congressman Trey Gowdy. ducted in order to deter- cause it is rural and un- county park are not locat- • Approved third read- mine best practices for used, he said. ed in one area but are in- ing of a request to rezone One Sumter community group land uses near Shaw Air Smith said the houses stead spread throughout one acre at 3350 N. Main meeting set for Sunday Force Base and Poinsett nearest the base have both counties. St. where a convenient Electronic Combat Range, noise attenuation proper- In addition, county store is currently located The monthly One Sumter Community during its meeting on ties to deal with the council approved first from agricultural conser- Group Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. amount of noise coming reading of a request to vation to general commer- Sunday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Tyson Smith, urban from the base. allow off-premise, flag and cial. According to a Sum- Church, 345 W. Fulton St. Barney Gad- planner and attorney with He said the JLUS policy model home signs for real ter City-County Planning sen, executive director of the HYPE consulting group White & committee also recommend- estate companies. The Department staff report, (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence) pro- Smith LLC Planning and ed that a military planning amendment request will the property owner may gram will present information that will Law Group in Charleston, coordination agreement be also be reviewed by Sum- decide to seek approval for be helpful to the Sumter Community. said land encroachment created to detail the accept- ter County Land Use Com- a liquor store; For additional information, call Joshua could be a deciding factor able uses around the base mittee during its next • Approved final reading Dupree at (803) 795-3600. when bases are considered and make sure Sumter and meeting that will be held of a request to rezone ap- for Base Realignment and Shaw are consistent with prior to county council’s proximately two acres at Lee Stuff the Bus Food Drive set Closure, or BRAC, so local planned land uses. next meeting. 8295 Camden Highway for governments have an in- Also, council approved In other news, county the development of a Dol- Lee County School District is hold- terest to keep land uses first reading of an ordi- council: lar General Store; and ing its Stuff the Bus Food Drive from compatible with a base’s nance to amend an agree- • Voted to defer action • Approved first reading 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. mission. ment regarding an indus- on third reading of a re- to rezone 3.35 acres at 2785 The district is asking the public to help The U.S. Air Force can trial/business park jointly quest to amend the county U.S. 15 South from agricul- fill a bus at the Food Lion, 517 S. Main St., only provide recommenda- owned and operated by zoning ordinance to make tural conservation to gen- Bishopville, with non-perishable items to tions for land uses around Sumter and Kershaw solar energy systems con- eral commercial for the feed Lee County families in need. its bases and cannot tell counties. ditional uses for another development of a commer- For information, call the Lee County communities how to use Sumter County Attor- 30-day period. Councilman cial project or auto sales School District Office at (803) 484-5327. the properties, he said. ney Johnathan Bryan said Artie Baker said he would lot.

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BY JANE G. COLLINS Easy” and “Bush Girls,” features col- Special to The Sumter Item orful, partially drawn sketches that suggest female activity and, in the The general definition of art has case of “Bush Girls,” introduce the changed much over time. Oddly concept of just how far they can go to enough, I discovered an interesting challenge proscribed behavior. definition from Wikipedia, of all Her Black Obeah Series (folk magic sources, a definition that may help re- and other forms of such religious late to the current exhibit at Sumter practices) confronts the viewer with Gallery of Art: “visual, auditory or the contrast of darkness and explora- performing artifacts expressing the tion as the young artist strives to un- author’s imaginative or technical skill derstand who she is. “Quick Sand” intended to be appreciated for their gains interest from the contrast of the beauty or emotional power.” The cur- foliage with the intense light and rent emphasis on conceptual art shade of the girl in glasses (the artist) seems apparent in the two shows: “Gil as she confronts her environment. Ngole’: the midnight walks” and “Yet I want to be a Hollywood star” “Sheena Rose: this Strange land.” draws from the photograph, mixed Each presentation is an artistic adven- media composition to further investi- ture, focused on differences in cultural PHOTO PROVIDED gate the girl’s search for identity. In norms and their impact. Sheena Rose’s Black Obeah Series confronts the viewer with the contrast of darkness the same series, “I Am Here,” shrouds Ngole’s’ installation confronts the and exploration as the young artist strives to understand who she is. The series can be the form hidden by dark sparkles of viewer with strong visual impact. Al- seen in Rose’s exhibition at Sumter County Gallery of Art. potential. though the space seems open and up- The large video radiates with the lifting, at closer look he makes an at- paint while in Memphis, his current cotton clouds, greenery (life or hope) artist’s fresh youthfulness and seems tempt to deconstruct Western media home, and foam padding he obtained and the ever-present glass spikes. a playground, complete with vibrant interpretations since it is virtually im- from Solomon’s in Sumter, and fas- “What should temporary shelter music for her adventures, while the possible for that world to comprehend tened with twine. There is a bundle based on Kongo graphics look like? smaller video “Finally I Love Myself” the catastrophic displacement of citi- loaded bicycle studded with dangerous My drawings are,” he said, “meant to seems to bring the artist closer to her zens of Republic of Congo. glass pieces indicative of the perilous be answers of these questions, depict- search for identity. In her artistic His work creates an atmosphere of journey. ing the current life in the camps and statement, Rose states:”I love being suddenness and progression through Packages left around the outside visual promises of a better future.” provocative ... I fully believe that when a pathway filled with protest signs and face painted futuristic-like designs His installation evokes contemplation they (people) are uncomfortable, you dangerous glass challenges. Bundles and shards of glass glued to the wall of the many injustices in his region get the truth from them.” Rose will of material, including pieces of a — possible symbols of what prospects and the difficulty Western culture present a satellite interview at the couch found on his walks through might lie ahead but a reminder of the may have understanding the double- Gallery on Nov. 17. Sumter, address the hurried abandon- dangerous situations of those refu- edged quality of a space and time that Both artists offer viewers an oppor- ment his people have had to face — gees. limits and harms a people while at the tunity to stretch their imagination and nighttime raids and attempts at es- Ngole’ refers to himself as a media- same time expressing a chance for concept of art as well as examine their capes — the “decay of refugee belong- tor, trying to explain an “out-of-time” hope.” appreciation of the freedom available ings because of traveling through var- experience to the Western viewer, the Rose addresses the dichotomy of in this country. ious geographical locations and “juxtaposition in a real place … of growing up female in Barbados, at- Both exhibits will remain in Sumter weather conditions.” sites that are in themselves incompati- tending an all girls’ school that pro- County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasell St., The bundles are colorful, silent ex- ble”: the complexity of change in time moted the notion of not “being loud or through Jan. 6. See them during regu- pressions of a people forced to face the or rate of events and the process. His indecent” with the conduct she saw in lar hours, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday unknown; they are brightly wrapped futuristc silver baskets pieces might the world around her. Her Invisible Se- through Saturday. For more informa- in plastic he painted with layers of also allude to space ships with their ries, paintings such as “But That Not tion call (803) 775-0543. Ex-officer’s lawyer challenges probe of black motorist death

CHARLESTON (AP) — A “Did you know the two pro- Slager’s service weapon. The defense contends that On cross-examination, fired white police officer’s de- jectiles were found by citi- Slager faces 30 years to life Scott was shot after he wrestled Johnson also testified that the fense lawyer hammered away zens?” Savage asked on cross- if convicted of murdering with Slager and got control of Taser was never checked for Wednesday at the investigation examination. Scott, who was unarmed as he the stun gun. But the dramatic fingerprints. She also said it of his fatal shooting of a fleeing “That’s the first I’m hearing tried to run from his car in video shows Scott running away was swabbed for DNA, but her black motorist, it,” Johnson replied. North Charleston. A bystand- without the spent stun gun until colleague Almon Brown, an- pointing out that He then asked if she knew er’s cellphone recording of Slager fires eight times at his other state investigator, testi- citizens using a what kind of metal detector Scott’s death has been viewed back, felling him to the ground fied that the genetic sample toy metal detector was used to find the bullets, millions of times. at a distance of dozens of feet. wasn’t tested either. found evidence near a fence around the the state missed at empty lot where Walter Scott the crime scene. was fatally shot trying to flee Crime scene in- from North Charleston police SLAGER vestigator Jamie officer Michael Slager. Johnson testified “Did you know it was a that about two weeks after the Fisher-Price toy?” the attor- shooting in April 2015, she re- ney asked. “No,” Johnson re- turned to the scene because ex- sponded. perts hired by defense attorney One detail not introduced Andy Savage alerted investiga- yet before the jurors is wheth- tors that two more bullets had er or not these two additional been recovered. bullets were fired from Cash in a FLASH! We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Veter ans PocketPocoockket WWaWatches,atchchc eses,s,, AAnAntiquestiqt quesues & EtEstEstatesstateattes Lafayette Gold and Silver Exchange TO HONOR OUR InsideInnside VVestcoestco PrPropertiesopperrties Day 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 MILITARY COMMUNITY ((inside Coca-Cola Building) Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM 803-773-8022 % We appreciate your service to our country. Your loyalty and dedication does not go unnoticed. 15 OFF SAVE 20% ON YOUR MEALS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH Friday, November 11th as our way Please accept this discount as a small token of our thanks to of saying Thank You. all those who have sacrifi ced for our nation. Please present a valid military ID at any of our point of sale terminals. MARIACHI’S *Sale and closeout items and certain exception items not included on this sale. MEXICANMMEXICAN RRERESTAURANTSSTAAURANNT

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Baptist Church, Bishopville, will p.m. on Saturday and 10:45 a.m. Katherine Healon. CHURCH NEWS speak. on Sunday. * Sunday, Nov. 20 — Thanksgiv- * Wednesday, Nov. 16 — Golden ing service at 6:30 p.m. Dinner to Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist at 9 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. an- Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Age fellowship ministry pre- follow. Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, niversary worship. Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: Thanksgiving program at 10:30 * Monday, Nov. 21 — Widow’s announces: a.m. Minister Darryl Cunning- luncheon at 11 a.m. * Sunday — Morris College day ham will speak. * Sunday, Nov. 20 — The 11th will be celebrated at 10 a.m. The First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 * Sunday, Nov. 20 — Widows / pastoral anniversary celebration S. Washington St., announces: Rev. Eugene G. Dennis will Shabach Ministries, 526 W. Boyce of Pastor Daniel Bennett Jr. at 11 speak. widowers ministry anniversary * Sunday, Nov. 20 — The 148th worship at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. St., Manning, announces: a.m. The Rev. Leroy Blanding will * Sunday, Nov. 20 — Adult choir speak. anniversary of the church will be Angela Edwards will speak. * Sunday, Nov. 27 — Consecra- celebrated at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. tion service at 3:30 p.m. Aaron Vaughn, pastor of Canaan The Rev. Eugene G. Dennis will Community Church of Praise, 562 S. Missionary Baptist Church, will speak. Mount Zion United Methodist Pike Road, announces: speak. Church, 130 Loring Mill Road, an- Tiverton Missionary Baptist Church, nounces: Old Highway 261, Wedgefield, * Friday, Nov. 18 — Glory night at Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at * Sunday — United Methodist announces: 7:30 p.m. Minister Jowers, of Full Gospel Church, 9223 Paxville Bethesda Church of God, 2730 McBee, will speak. Broad St., announces: Women’s anniversary program * Sunday — Pastor’s anniversary Highway, Manning, announces: at 4 p.m. The Rev. Gwendolyn T. celebration at 3 p.m. The Rev. * Friday-Saturday — South Caro- * Saturday — Knitting Hearts White will speak. Geneva Stafford, pastor of St. Cross Road Christian Fellowship / lina, North Carolina and Virginia will meet from 10 a.m. until Mark United Methodist Church, St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb fellowship services at 7 p.m. Fri- noon. Geanie and Charlie Pas- will speak. St., announces: day and 1 p.m. Saturday. Bishop chal will speak on inner healing. New Bethel Missionary Baptist Anthony Gibson will speak Fri- Light breakfast is included. A Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announc- * Sunday, Nov. 20 — The 10th love offering will be received. es: Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad St. anniversary of the church will be day and Bishop Allen Conyer will speak Saturday. Visit knittingheartsministry. * Saturday — Dementia / Al- Ext., announces: celebrated at 11 a.m. Bishop Syl- wordpress.com. vester Francis will speak. zheimer’s workshop 10 a.m.-2 * Friday, Nov. 18 — One night of p.m. at the Family Life Center. glory at 7 p.m. Apostle Frankie Goodwill Presbyterian Church USA, Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist * Sunday — Veterans Day pro- Perry will speak. Dalzell United Methodist Church, 295 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville, announces: Church, 7355 Camden Highway, gram at 10 a.m. 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, Rembert, announces: announces: * Saturday — Church Women * Sunday, Nov. 20 — The 142nd Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 United of the Greater Sumter * Sunday — Veterans Day pro- anniversary of the church will be Walker Ave., announces: * Donations needed for the an- gram during regular service. The celebrated at 10 a.m. nual Coats for Christ giveaway. Area will celebrate World Com- * Sunday, Nov. 27 — Homecom- munity Day at 10:30 a.m. Theme: Rev. O.J. Hannah will speak fol- ing celebration at 11 a.m. The Donations of gently used coats, lowing the morning worship. jackets, sweaters, blankets, “Sharing Gifts at the Table.” New Fellowship Covenant Minis- Rev. Dr. Gloria S. Robinson, re- scarves, gloves and hats are Bring a covered dish for the fel- tries, 316 W. Liberty St., announc- tired pastor of First Church of being accepted until Nov. 16. Do- lowship meal and a canned Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. es: God of Darlington, will speak. good for local charity. Call Lois nations are needed for men, Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, * Saturday — Clothes giveaway women and children. Items can Parson at (803) 778-1061 with announces: questions. 9 a.m.-noon. Free snacks will Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 be left on the porch of Dorcas’ * Sunday, Nov. 27 — Mass choir also be given out. A/B Sumter Landing Road, Hora- Closet (small white house) at anniversary program at 3 p.m. tio, announces: the church. Call (803) 499-5190. * Sunday, Nov. 20 — The ninth High Hills Missionary Baptist * Sunday, Dec. 4 — Steward’s an- anniversary of the church will be * Sunday — YPD annual day. * Saturday, Nov. 21 — Coats for Church, 6750 Meeting House nual day will be observed during celebrated at 3 p.m. Pastor God’s Angel Choir will sing. Christ giveaway 8-11 a.m. in the Road, Dalzell, announces: 10 a.m. worship. Linda M. Speed, of Kingdom Im- Church school will begin at 8:45 fellowship hall. Anyone in need * Sunday — The second pastoral * Sunday, Dec. 25 — Christmas pact Worship Center, will speak. a.m. followed by 10 a.m. wor- may get one gently used coat anniversary celebration of Pas- ship. per family member. No applica- morning worship at 9 a.m. fea- tor Donald and Frances Amis turing a Christmas concert. * Sunday, Nov. 20 — Class of tion or qualifications. Also offer- during the 10:15 a.m. worship. One Step Christian Ministries, 125 S. ing gently used blankets, sweat- * Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 — New Nettles St., Bishopville, announc- 1961, former Ebenezer High The Rev. Bennie Bradley, pastor School, will visit. Also, Thanks- ers, scarves, hats, gloves, and of Northwestern Church of Sum- Year’s worship at 9 a.m. es: jackets. Call (803) 499-5190. giving celebration and dinner. ter, will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 — Gospel * Sunday-Wednesday, Nov. 16 — Church school begins at 8:45 * Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 16-18 fest at 3 p.m. featuring the Sing- Seed building fund worship ser- a.m., followed by 10 a.m. wor- Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4829 Alex — Women’s revival at 7 nightly. ing Cousins and others. vice at 3:30 p.m. daily. Pastor ship. Harvin Highway, U.S. 301 South, Various speakers. Linda Speed, of Kingdom Impact Ministries, will speak. * Sunday, Nov. 27 — Male choir Manning, announces: * Sunday, Nov. 20 — Deacon and Mount Zion Missionary Baptist will provide music. Church * Sunday — Family and friends deaconess anniversary program Church, 325 Fulton St., announc- school begins at 8:45 a.m., fol- day at 3 p.m. Pastor Gary Miller, during morning worship. The es: Providence Baptist Church, 2445 lowed by 10 a.m. worship. of Spring Field Baptist Church of Rev. Dr. Katie Roach will speak. * Saturday-Sunday — Youth Old Manning Road, announces: * Sunday, Dec. 4 — Horatio Eutawville, will speak. choir anniversary program at 3 * Tuesday, Nov. 15 — WMU meet- Christmas lighting at 5 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 ing at 10 a.m. at the home of Lenoir’s Store. Emmanuel United Methodist Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, an- Church, 421 S. Main St., announc- nounces: es: * Sunday, Nov. 20 — The 10th * Sunday — The 152nd anniver- pastoral anniversary of Pastor sary of the church will be cele- and Mrs. Richard Addison will be brated. Theme: “Called To celebrated at 3 p.m. The Rev. 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David sees great potential for the new Sum- PLANT FROM PAGE A1 ter operation. Here are the final results, as reported to the “When we made notification to the industry S.C. Secretary of State office: since sugar-candy production is all about speed that this is what we were intending to do, our and maximum pounds, while vitamins require phone started ringing off the hook with people Mayor of Sumter, nonpartisan 34 of 34 precincts reporting very careful set up and control with stricter Food because there’s not a lot of capacity for people William Dutch Holland 3,166; Charlie Jones 1,459; Joe McElveen 8,710. and Drug Administration regulations that must who can do this,” David said. Sumter City Council, Ward 4, nonpartisan 11 of 11 precincts be followed. According to the COO, the Research and De- reporting “My concern was if you have a group of em- velopment department at corporate headquar- Randolph Randy Black 480; Steve Corley 670; Melissa Evans 463; Jim ployees that you say ‘quick, quick, quick’ with ters in El Paso, Texas, is already working with McKinney 329. gummy bears; then, ‘now today be careful and prospective customers on some of the formulas. Sumter County Council District 3 7 of 7 precincts reporting slow down’ with vitamins — it’s a risk,” David “So, the minute we open up here, we will Patty L. Wilson, Democratic 2,478; Jimmy Byrd, Republican 3,785. said. “And I wasn’t ready to open up our compa- probably have 10 products that are going in — State Senate District 36 4 of 4 counties reporting ny to that risk. to include multivitamins and antacid type Kevin Johnson, Democratic 24,534; Leon Winn, Republican 14,901. “With sugar candy, it’s push, push, push and things,” he said. Clarendon County Council District 2 12 of 12 precincts report- you want 150,000 pounds per day. With vita- David said Mount Franklin is currently ing mins, a great day may be 15,000 pounds. But it’s working closely to partner with a company A.C. English, Democratic 4,865; Joe Witt, Republican 2,799. perfect product and safe and ready to go.” that will serve as an intermediary to final cus- Clarendon School District 1, nonpartisan 6 of 6 precincts re- David said with the two different priorities, tomers for gummy vitamins. The company porting Mount Franklin officials decided if they did vi- wants to work directly with Mount Franklin in Erica Adams-Caldwell 710; John David Bonaparte 1,181; Lindsey Coul- tamins in the future it would be in a dedicated Sumter instead of parsing it out to little candy liette 964; Joe Dingle 1,614; Leah Gardenhire 133; Kevin J. Gist Sr. 491; Ber- plant. That’s where the Sumter facility now fits companies across the country. nard Richburg 634. into the picture. David said the new operation “This customer that I’m talking about could Bishopville City Council, nonpartisan 4 of 4 precincts reporting will be set up and staffed correctly, with a Re- easily fill up two or three shifts here,” David said. John Boyce 400; Grady A. Chip Brown, Jr. 378; Ennis Bryant Sr. 778; search and Development headquarters here as In regards to ramping up production, David Edwin Byrd 490; Kenneth Currie 373; Wayne Hancock 373; Gloria S. Lewis well to support it. said it’s realistic to expect Mount Franklin will 675; Willie Mae Muldrow 678; Craig Nesbit 356; Deanna Rollins 415; Retta “We plan to make this facility a showcase,” have a full first shift operation of 50 employees Tindal 519. David said. “When you bring in a lot of pharma- in the third quarter of next year. Clarendon County Ballot Question to allow Sunday alcohol ceutical companies like Bayer and others, they “As demand comes in and our phone continues sales: 25 of 25 percincts reporting don’t want to see an old candy factory that to ring, then that’s another shift that adds another In favor: 7,327; Opposed: 4,593. makes gummies as a hobby. They want to see 50,” David said. “As we looked out, we committed Lee County Ballot Question to allow Sunday alcohol sales: 22 someone who does it as a business. We want to 225 people over the five-year period with the po- of 22 precincts reporting this to be a place where we’re proud to bring tential for further investment in the future. We Yes: 4,433; No: 2,910. prospective customers.” hope we blow the original 225 commitment away.”

pointing Supreme Court jus- VOTER FROM PAGE A1 TRUMP FROM PAGE A1 tices. Trump upended years of po- A total of 8,110 registered vot- needed to win nearly all of the of the problems plaguing many litical convention on his way to ers cast presidential ballots, TRI-COUNTY VOTE competitive battleground states, Americans and tapped into the White House, leveling compared to 8,907 in 2012. TOTALS FOR and he did just that, claiming fears of terrorism emanating at harshly personal insults on his As far as partisan voting, PRESIDENTIAL Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, home and abroad. rivals, deeming Mexican immi- Clinton won all three counties RACE Pennsylvania and others. Trump will take office with grants rapists and murderers, as expected but the Democrat’s SUMTER COUNTY Global stock markets and Congress fully under Republi- and vowing to temporarily sus- margin of victory was smaller U.S. stock futures plunged, re- can control. GOP Senate candi- pend Muslim immigration to than in the 2012 race for the Clinton (D) 24,024 - 54.4% flecting investor concern over dates fended off Democratic the U.S. White House. In Sumter, she re- Trump (R) 18,733 - 42.5% what a Trump presidency challengers in key states, in- Clinton spent months warn- corded 54.5 percent of the presi- Total votes - 44,049 might mean for the economy cluding North Carolina, Indiana ing voters that Trump was unfit dential vote; in 2012 Obama had CLARENDON COUNTY and trade. and Wisconsin. Republicans and unqualified to be president. 58.3 percent of the county’s A New York real estate devel- also maintained their grip on But the former senator and sec- Clinton (D) 7,635 - 50.4% vote. In Lee County, Clinton oper who lives in a sparkling the House. retary of state struggled to ar- won on 63.8 percent; Obama Trump (R) 7,246 - 47.8% Manhattan high-rise, Trump Senate control means Trump ticulate a clear rationale for her had 67.1 percent in the last elec- Total votes - 15,156 forged a striking connection will have great leeway in ap- own candidacy. tion. In Clarendon County, Clin- LEE COUNTY with white, working class Amer- ton achieved slightly more than Clinton (D) 5,170 - 63.8% icans who feel left behind in a half the vote with 50.4 percent; changing economy and diversi- Trump (R) 2,789 - 34.4% Obama recorded 55.8 percent fying country. He cast immigra- Layaway Now four years ago. Total votes - 8,110 tion, both from Latin America In total, Clinton won 15 of the and the Middle East, as the root state’s 46 counties, with the for Christmas! overwhelming majority being in the Interstate 95 corridor. SLIGHTLY USED TUXEDO SALE Trump won South Carolina overall with 54.9 percent and COMPLETE SET $ more than 1.1 million votes, ac- Pants, Jacket, Vest, QUEEN SIZE 299 cording to the S.C. Election Shirt, Tie & Shoes Includes: Headboard, Commission. Clinton recorded Bedroom Sets Dresser, Mirror & Chest close to 850,000 votes and 40.7 $ 00 percent of the overall count. 75 Libertarian Party candidate • Call for availability of sizes • Limited Supply SOFA & LOVESEATS Gary Johnson won 2.3 percent • Onsite Alterations with of the state’s vote. Per In the U.S. congressional 837 Suite F | Broad Street | 803.418.0448 $ races, the fates were similar for Starting at 399Set state Democrat challengers Fran Person and Thomas Dixon. Person and Dixon won TWIN SET FULL SET both Sumter and Lee counties, Come See Us For $ $ but lost the Palmetto State by 129 $ 169 $ big numbers to GOP incum- 199 399 bents. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, Your HolidayGifts PILLOW R-S.C., earned 60.5 percent of QUEEN SET TOP KING SET the state’s vote for the U.S. Sen- WeW havehave SasanquaSaS ssannqua and andd CamelliaCammellllia ate seat. U.S. Rep. Mick Mul- in our Nursery. Unique Gifts in our FINANCING AVAILABLE • FREE LOCAL DELIVERY vaney, R-S.C., captured 59.2 Gift Shop. We have something for percent of the state’s vote in everyone. Free Gift Wrapping. FREEDOM FURNITURE the U.S. House District 5 race. 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC BRUNSON 499-2002 Odom Auction 539 A S. MILL ST., • MANNING, SC NURSERY & DESIGN Freedom Furniture Hwy. 260 Hwy.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Mom” roles. New ABC sitcoms • Liz weighs her options on We’ve gone trick-or-treating “American Housewife” and “The Blacklist” (10 p.m., NBC, and been to the polling booth. “Speechless” have stories TV-14). Make way for Christmas shop- about feisty, protective, non- • Strange bedfellows on “How ping. “Superstore” (NBC) antic- conformist mothers who move to Get Away With Murder” (10 ipates the shopping onslaught their families to rich towns be- p.m., ABC, TV-14). with back-to-back episodes, cause of better special needs • Tess leaves the experiment concerning staffing up for the programs. And much has been on “Falling Water” (10 p.m., holidays (8 p.m., TV-14) and an made of what CBS’ “The Great USA, TV-14). outbreak of food poisoning on Indoors” owes to ABC’s “Last • Female trouble on “Better Black Friday (8:30 p.m., TV- Man Standing.” Things” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). PG). (NBC’s “The Good Place” “Imitation,” it was written returns on Jan. 5.) some 60-odd years ago, “is the While this is the only televi- sincerest form of television.” SERIES NOTES sion comedy now set in a big- Surgery sparks flashbacks box outlet, “Superstore” is not on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., immune to some of the copy- TONIGHT’S OTHER ABC, TV-14) * Back to the fu- HIGHLIGHTS cat “idea”-sharing that’s in- ture on “DC’s Legends of Tomor- MICHAEL YARISH / WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. fecting network series this sea- • Sheldon feels the need to row” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * After a successful experiment combining their genes, Sheldon (Jim son. breed on “The Big Bang Theory” Close quarters on “The Great Parsons) is determined to convince Amy (Mayim Bialik) they should Evie and Xavier “meet cute” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). Indoors” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TV- procreate on “The Big Bang Theory,” airing at 8 p.m. today on CBS. over a rutabaga at a farmers’ • Cosmetic surgery can be a PG) * Bonnie fears she has lost market on the CW romantic killer on “Rosewood” (8 p.m., her appeal on “Mom” (9 p.m., comedy “No Tomorrow.” On Fox, TV-14). CBS, TV-14) * Nazis threaten to “The Late Show With Stephen Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS). “Superstore” Jonah (Ben Feld- • The Miami Heat host the re-animate Hitler’s “soul” on Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * man) finds love, or at least a Chicago Bulls in NBA action (8 “Supernatural” (9 p.m., CW, TV- Jimmy Fallon welcomes Amy girlfriend, at a farmers’ mar- p.m., TNT). 14) * Bad grooming on “Life in Adams, Joe Buck, and Mor- CULT CHOICE ket, in the person of Naomi • The documentary “When Pieces” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). gane and Chris Stapleton on Med students turn near- (Azie Tesfai) — much to Amy’s Mickey Came to Town” (8 p.m., “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., death into a mind-bending (America Ferrera) surprise Link TV) recalls efforts to save NBC) * Matthew Broderick game in the brooding and silly and consternation. 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521 N. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 27 YEARS! A8 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 THE SUMTER ITEM THE CLARENDON SUN E-mail: [email protected] ‘I can do what I want to do’ Recipient of double lung transplant thankful

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY [email protected]

Manning resident Melissa Eaddy Ridgeway feels like a new person. In January, she received a double lung transplant after being unable to breathe without an oxygen tank for al- most two years. A year ago, her lung function capacity was at 50 percent, and she could not move around much without tiring easily. Today Ridgeway is breathing at 98 to 100 percent. “I’m so thankful,” she said. “I feel free. I can do what I want to do. Not having to rely on an oxygen tank is a great feeling.” Ridgeway said she is not permitted to know the identity of the donor or his or her family, but she is thankful to them and will be writing the family a letter. “I know they experienced a heart- breaking event, and that it was a diffi- cult decision to make to donate their KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM family member’s organs,” she said. “I Melissa Eaddy Ridgeway walks in downtown Manning. In January, Ridgeway received a double lung transplant after being unable to just hope that one day I will be able to breathe without an oxygen tank for almost two years. thank the family in person.” In April 2014, Ridgeway, 57, was di- tion treatment and was prescribed a psychological and social evaluation, pay bills at both their home in Man- agnosed with interstitial lung disease, combination of various medications to blood tests and diagnostic tests, which ning and rent in West Ashley, where a group of lung diseases affecting the treat the disease. Today, she still has may include x-rays, ultrasound, CAT they temporarily lived. They also tissue and space around the air sacs to take up to 50 different medications a scans, pulmonary function tests, lung needed the funds for medication, food, of the lungs. The scarring associated day, including immunosuppressants, biopsy and dental exams. Several im- gas and other living expenses. with the disease may cause progres- or drugs that lower the body’s ability munizations may also be given to less- Through various fundraisers and do- sive lung stiffness, eventually affecting to reject a transplanted organ. She en the chance of infections that can nations from the community, includ- a person’s ability to breathe and get will have to take the anti-rejection affect the transplanted lungs. ing her church, Emmanuel Baptist enough oxygen into his or her blood- drugs for the rest of her life. Medical University of South Caroli- Church, $30,000 was raised. stream, according to the Mayo Clinic In November 2015, in less than a na had estimated a total of about “If it wasn’t for my husband and my website, www.mayoclinic.org. year’s time, Ridgeway was able to im- $25,000 that Ridgeway needed to raise children, I don’t know where I’d be,” Ridgeway said the cause of the dis- prove her lung function capacity to 50 for a three-month stay in Charleston. she said. “I thank God for every day ease could not be determined, and by percent through rehabilitation, which She was required to live close enough he has given me.” November 2014 her lung capacity made her eligible to be placed on the to MUSC, where she had to undergo About 22 people die daily through- worsened to 20 percent. transplant list. extensive rehabilitation, about four out the U.S. waiting for a transplant, Doctors told her she only had a few Then on Jan. 7, just three days after times a week. according to www.transplants.org. months to live, to contact hospice and she was placed on the donor list, she Her husband, Ricky, and her daugh- One organ donor can save eight lives to prepare her family for the worst. found out that a match had been found. ter, Ashley Ridgeway Pack, quit their and change the lives of more than 50 “It felt like I was given a death sen- “It was a miracle,” she said. jobs to stay with her throughout that people, the website states. tence,” she said. Getting placed on the donor list time. Ridgeway also has a son, Walt For more information on becoming After running a series of tests, she wasn’t an easy task, however. Ridgeway. a donor, visit the United Network for was assigned pulmonary rehabilita- Potential recipients have to undergo The couple needed enough funds to Organ Sharing, www.unos.org. Manning woman asks for community’s help after trailer damaged

BY KONSTANTIN 2015 flood. She said she has VENGEROWSKY not yet applied for FEMA [email protected] rental assistance as a result of Hurricane Matthew last Carolyn Carrie Mouzon has month. called Sunset Inn her home Mouzon said she’s experi- for the past five weeks as a re- enced a string of misfortunes sult of Hurricane Matthew. during the past year. Mouzon said she checked Several months before the into the hotel, located off Exit trailer being damaged in the I-95 between Manning and storm, Mouzon’s engine in Summerton, on Oct. 8 in an- her car blew out, and she had ticipation of Hurricane Mat- no funds to replace it. thew hitting South Carolina a She was working full time day later. at a plant in West Cayce, but The trailer that she was because she was left without renting on Sparkman Road, transportation and could not about 7 miles outside of Man- drive to work, she ended up ning, had received significant losing her job, she said. damage during the hurricane, Mouzon said she wants to making it difficult for her to work, but due to the obstacles live there. The windows in the she faces, finding someone trailer were knocked out and who will hire her is difficult. parts of the trailer had holes She said she holds a Gener- and leaks in it. al Educational Development When the flood hit in Octo- certificate, which is equiva- KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM ber 2015, Mouzon said the lent of a high school diploma. Carolyn Carrie Mouzon observes one of the windows that was damaged in the trailer she was renting on trailer also sustained damage, Mouzon often ends up walk- Sparkman Road as a result of Hurricane Matthew. Mouzon has been unable to find a place to stay since but she was ineligible to re- ing in the grass along the side the hurricane, and as a result, is staying at a hotel in Manning. ceive aid from the Federal of Alex Harvin Highway from Emergency Management the hotel to Manning, a dis- “No one offers me a ride any- whom are attending a public her children. Agency. The agency requires tance of 8.3 miles one way, to more.” charter high school in North Anyone interested in assist- residents to be homeowners pick up groceries and turn in The only family, Mouzon Carolina. ing Mouzon should contact to receive assistance for home job applications. said, she has is an 18-year-old Any food stamps she re- her at Sunset Inn, (803) 473- repair from the disaster that “I feel trapped,” she said. son and daughter, both of ceives, she said, she gives to 2561. is not covered by insurance, according to www.fema.gov. Mouzon said she did not qual- MANNING RESTAURANT ify to receive aid for repairs as she was renting the trailer. FEMA also provides rental as- LunchLunch bubuffetffet seservedrved WhereWhere FrienFriendsds & FamilyFamily sistance, which would help Sunday through FridayFriday MeetMeet,, EatEat,, & Greet 10% Off pay for temporary housing HolidaysHolidays are around the corner! Guignard Feed Store Purchase while a damaged home or WhetherWhether yoyouu neeneedd somewsomewherehere to hhostost an event or help with cookincooking,g, call us! PleasPleasee Come see us for all your feed and tack needs. Expires Dec.31 apartment is being repaired. order yoyourur casseroles and desserts earearly.ly. Mouzon said she did not apply Victor Brand Dog Foods • Diamond Dog Food • Nutrena (chicken, horse & cow) Feed for that type of assistance, as 476 N. Brooks St. • Manning, SC | 803-435-4212 Goat and Hog Feeds and Horse Tack Supplies she chose to continue living in Monday - Friday : 6am - 2pm | Saturday: 6am-11am | Sunday: 10:30am - 2pm the trailer after the October 1208 S. Guignard Dr. • Sumter, SC • 803.775.9497 THE SUMTER ITEM THE CLARENDON SUN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 | A9 Junior golf program hosting tournament

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY Practices take place at Shannon [email protected] Greens Golf Course. There are two programs: Little Tee, ages 6 to 10, and A golf tournament to raise money Juniors, ages 11 to 16. for the Clarendon County Junior Golf Hardy also offers individual sessions program will be held Saturday, Nov. for students in the program and chil- 19, at Shannon Greens Golf Club, 1435 dren and adults not in the program. Davenport Drive in Manning. Little Tee focuses on the basics for The event starts at 10 a.m., with children, including gripping and check in from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Entries swinging the club properly, stance, hit- are limited to first 30 teams, or 90 golf- ting the ball and general knowledge, ers. The entry fee is $50 person. Chil- Hardy said. dren 12 and under are free. Juniors, The junior program adds routine ages 13 to 18, are $20 each. and rhythm, mental aspects of the The junior golf program is taught game and course knowledge and by Manning resident Donald Hardy, rules, he said. a 40-year veteran of the game who The individual program focuses on helped start the program in 2012 the golf swing, Hardy said. after being approached about the Hardy said his goal is to work with idea by Clarendon County Adminis- participants on the proper swing until trator David Epperson and Claren- it becomes muscle memory. don County Recreation Director Price ranges vary. LeBon Joye. Cost for Little Tee is $25 per month “I wanted to give back to the com- for four sessions. Cost for Juniors is munity through teaching the sport I $25 for four sessions per month or $50 love,” Hardy said. for eight sessions. The program is one of only a few in Individual sessions are $25 per hour the state offered through a recreation for adults or $15 per hour for children. department. Participants also compete with Youth ages 6 to 16 can join, as well other programs throughout the state. as adults, with a goal of introducing For more information on the fund- them to the game. raising tournament or golf pro- “My vision is for us to be a feeder gram, contact Hardy at (803) 473- program for schools in the local area, 6652 or LeBon Joye, Clarendon with the hope that some students will County Recreation Director, at (803) go on to play in college or profession- 473-3543. ally,” Hardy said. Applications and entry fees for the PHOTO PROVIDED The program also goes beyond the tournament should be mailed to: Jacob Richburg, a student in the Clarendon County Junior Golf program, gets ready to game, teaching golf etiquette and life Shannon Greens Golf Club, 1435 Dav- swing. The program is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 19, at skills. enport Drive, Manning, S.C. 29102. Shannon Greens Golf Club in Manning. There are 20 students in the pro- Checks should be made to Clarendon gram, he said. County Recreation Department. En- food and prizes. ment, Clarendon County Chamber of What makes golf unique is it is of- tries should be mailed before the dead- Applications are available at the Commerce, Weldon Auditorium or fered year-round, Hardy said. line on Nov. 14. Entry fees also include Clarendon County Recreation Depart- Shannon Greens Golf Club. 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COMMENTARY A disruptive yet ruinous triumph for the GOP

ASHINGTON — gridlock, but for seven de- At dawn Tuesday cades they have regularly in West Quoddy produced gridlock’s prerequi- W Head, Maine, site — divided government. America’s easternmost point, From 1944 through 2016, 22 of it was certain that by mid- 37 elections gave at least one night in Cape Wrangell, Alas- house of Congress to the ka, America’s west- party not holding the ernmost fringe, there presidency; since would be a loser who 1954, 21 of 32 did; deserved to lose and a since 1994, eight of 12. winner who did not Republicans now lack deserve to win. The excuses: If 40 Demo- surprise is that cratic senators block Barack Obama must repeal of Obamacare EDITORIAL have immediately (or Supreme Court seen his legacy, a com- George nominees), the Re- pound of stylistic and Will publicans’ populist substantive arro- base will demand Expectations high for Trump gance, disappearing, Democratic behavior as though written on water in — revision of Senate rules to ost of America was turned topsy-turvy as ing innocent Americans. ink of vapor. make this body more majori- went to bed Trump defied all the odds That must end, and Trump His health care reform has tarian. Tuesday night and cruised to a resounding has vowed that he would contributed to three Demo- For constitutional conser- M uneasy and victory, carrying his party lead that fight. Defending cratic drubbings. The 2010 and vatives, the challenge is ex- angry after casting their to full control of Congress. the nation and keeping its 2014 wave elections, like actly what it would have been votes on Election Day. They Like his predecessor, Trump citizens safe from harm is a scythes in a wheat field, de- had Clinton won: to strength- were fearful that they would promised hope and change. paramount responsibility of capitated a rising generation en the rule of law by restor- awaken still seeing red, so to Barack Obama fell far short a president along with a of potential party leaders. ing institutional equilibrium. speak; but it was not in of being an agent of change, supportive Congress. Then came Tuesday’s earth- This requires a Republican anger. For those who decid- instead railroading an un- And finally, the American quake, which followed shock- Congress to claw back from a ed to stay up most of the popular national health economy needs an overhaul ing increases of Obamacare’s Republican executive the leg- night to learn who would be care plan that bore his and remodeling into the op- prices. This law has been as islative powers that Congress the next president of the name through a compliant portunity and growth soci- historic as Obama thinks, but has ceded to the administra- United States, a long night Congress, a plan soon to be ety our nation seeks and de- not as he thinks: It might be tive state, and to overreach- was well worth the sleep de- consigned to the dust-bin of serves. Economic growth the last gasp of progressiv- ing executives like Obama, privation as a sea of red history by the Republican- spawns good jobs. Relentless ism’s hubris expressed in con- whose executive unilateral- showed up on television controlled Congress. Obama taxation that grows govern- tinentwide social engineering ism the president-elect ad- screens, indicating the states disregarded and sidestepped ment at the expense of the imposed from the continent’s mires. that went Republican and the U.S Constitution as he private sector leads to stag- Eastern edge. Hillary Clin- From Clinton’s nastiest as- elected Donald Trump presi- sought to rule by edict, run- nation and limits the possi- ton’s proposed solution to piration, we are now safe. She dent of the United States. ning up the national debt, bilities for future genera- Obamacare’s accelerating un- promised Supreme Court jus- The pundits, the pollsters, imposing onerous new regu- tions. raveling was a “public op- tices who would reverse Citi- the prognosticators, the po- lations and increasing taxes With the election behind tion”: intensified government zens United, thereby eviscer- litical savants, all got it with his far-left agenda. He us and a new president manipulation to correct the ating the First Amendment by wrong. Hillary Clinton was is also leaving his successor ready to take the oath of of- consequences of government empowering the political class supposed to win. Who a weakened military at a fice, expectations will be manipulation of health care’s to regulate the quantity, con- knew? time when the world has be- high. A President Trump 18 percent of the economy. tent and timing of campaign Donald Trump did. He ex- come more dangerous with will need the support and Her campaign’s other defining speech about itself. This will uded confidence while he radical Islam on the march, prayers of a nation ready proposal, “free” tuition in never happen. campaigned, and promised spreading terrorism for renewal and prosperity, public higher education, in- Demography need not dic- a victory. That promise was throughout the world and for all its citizens. The na- sulted the intelligence of vot- tate for Republicans a grim fulfilled. The political world into our blessed land, kill- tion deserves nothing less. ers aware that “free” means destiny but it soon will, un- “paid for by others, including less they act to counter ad- you.” verse trends. Republicans Obama’s foreign policy leg- should absorb Tim Alberta’s acy, aside from mounting data in National Review: Ari- WHO REPRESENTS YOU chaos worldwide, was the zona whites have gone from Iran nuclear agreement. By 74 percent to 54 percent of the SUMTER COUNTY SUMTER CITY COUNCIL STATE Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, precedent and constitutional population in 25 years; minor- COUNCIL LAWMAKERS D-Manning MAYOR District 36 norms, this should have been ities will be a majority there DISTRICT 1 Joseph T. McElveen Jr. Rep. Will Wheeler, P.O. Box 156, Manning, 29102 a treaty submitted to the Sen- by 2022. Texas minorities be- Naomi D. Sanders 20 Buford St. D-Bishopville (803) 435-8117 (home) ate. Instead, disdainfully and came a majority in 2004; 5605 Borden Road Sumter, SC 29150 District 50 (803) 212-6108 (Columbia) characteristically, he pro- whites are now 43 percent of Rembert, SC 29128 (803) 773-0382 1 Courthouse Square duced it as an executive the population. Nevada is 52 (803) 499-3947 (home) [email protected] Bishopville, SC 29010 Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, agreement. Because the percent white and projected (803) 484-5454 (office) D-Sumter agreement lacks legitimizing to be majority-minority in DISTRICT 2 WARD 1 (803) 734-2934 (Columbia) District 35 ratification by senators, the 2020. Georgia is 54 percent Artie Baker Thomas J. Lowery P. O. Box 57, Sumter, 29151 president-elect will feel unin- white, heading for majority- 3680 Bakersfield Lane 829 Legare St. Rep. Joe Neal, D-Hopkins (803) 775-1263 (business hibited concerning his prom- minority in 2026. Because of Dalzell, SC 29040 Sumter, SC 29150 District 70 (803) 212-6132 (Columbia) ise to repudiate it. inexorably rising minorities, 803-469-3638 (home) (803) 773-9298 P.O. Box 5

The simultaneous sickness Clinton, an epically untalent- [email protected] Hopkins, SC 29061 NATIONAL of both parties surely reveals ed candidate, did better than DISTRICT 3 (803) 776-0353 (home) LAWMAKERS a crisis of the American re- Obama did in 2012 in Georgia, James Byrd Jr. WARD 2 (803) 734-9142 (fax) 13 E. Canal St. Ione Dwyer (803) 734-2804 (Columbia) Rep. Mick Mulvaney — 5th gime. The GOP was easily cap- Texas, Arizona and where Sumter, SC 29150 P.O. Box 1492 [email protected] District tured, and then quickly nor- one in eight Americans lives (803) 468-1719 (mobile) Sumter, SC 29151 1207 Longworth HOB malized, by history’s most un- — California. (803) 778-0796 (office) (803) 481-4284 Rep. Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III, Washington, D.C. 20515 pleasant and unprepared can- The moving finger writes, (803) 436-2108 (Fax) [email protected] D-Clarendon (202) 225-5501 didate, whose campaign was a and having writ moves on, [email protected] District 64 531-A Oxford Drive Niagara of mendacities. And perhaps soon to inscribe this: WARD 3 117 N. Brooks St. Sumter, SC 29150 the world’s oldest party con- In 2016, Republicans won a ru- DISTRICT 4 Calvin K. Hastie Sr. Manning, SC 29102 (803) 327-1114 trived to nominate someone inous triumph that convinced Charles T. Edens 810 S. Main St. (803) 938-3087(home) who lost to him. them that they can forever 760 Henderson St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 212-6929 (Columbia) Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District To an electorate clamoring prosper by capturing an ever- Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 774-7776 319 Cannon House Office Building for disruptive change, Demo- larger portion of an ever- (803) 775-0044 (home) [email protected] Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., R-Sumter Washington, DC 20515 crats offered a candidate as fa- smaller portion of the elector- (803) 236-5759 (mobile) District 67 (202) 225-3315 miliar as faded wallpaper. The ate. WARD 4 P.O. Box 580 1703 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 party produced no plausible This kamikaze arithmetic of DISTRICT 5 Colleen Yates Sumter, SC 29151 Vivian Fleming-McGhaney 437 W. Hampton Ave. (803) 778-2471 (business) (803) 799-1100 alternative to her joyless, white nationalism should 9770 Lynches River Road Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-1643 (fax) [email protected] stained embodiment of arro- prompt the president-elect to Lynchburg, SC 29080 (803) 773-3259 (803) 734-3042 (Columbia) gant entitlement. And she test his followers’ devotion to (803) 437-2797 (home) [email protected] [email protected] Sen. Lindsey Graham promised to intensify the pro- him by asking their permis- (803) 495-3247 (office) 290 Russell Senate Office Building gressive mentality. “If you sion to see the national tapes- WARD 5 Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter Washington, DC 20510 like your health care plan, you try as it is and should be. DISTRICT 6 Robert Galiano District 51 (202) 224-5972 can keep it”? Actually, you James T. McCain Jr. 608 Antlers Drive 2 Marlborough Court Midlands Regional Office can’t even keep your light George Will’s email address is 317 W. Bartlette St. Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29154 508 Hampton Street, Suite 202 bulbs. [email protected]. © Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-0005 (803) 775-5856 (business) Columbia, SC 29201 Americans perennially 2016, Washington Post Writers (803) 773-2353 (home) [email protected] (803) 734-3102 (Columbia) (803) 933-0112 (main) complain about Washington Group (803) 607-2777 (mobile) WARD 6 Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Darlington Sen. Tim Scott DISTRICT 7 David Merchant District 29 167 Russell Senate Office Building HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to [email protected], drop it off atThe Eugene Baten 26 Paisley Park 1216 Salem Road Washington, DC 20510 Sumter Item offi ce, 20 N. Magnolia St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, P.O. Box 3193 Sumter, SC 29150 Hartsville, SC 29550 (202) 224-6121 SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for verifi cation Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-1086 (843) 339-3000 (202) 228-5143 (fax) (803) 773-0815 (home) [email protected] (803) 212-6148 (Columbia) 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, Columbia, SC 29201 but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/letters_to_editor. (803) 771-6112 (803) 771-6455 (fax) A12 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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SCHOOLS — The following will be closed on Friday: Sumter School District; Wilson Hall; St. Anne and St. Plenty of sunshine Clear High clouds and Sunny and cooler Sunny to partly A chance for Jude Catholic School; and St. Francis Xavier High School. pleasant cloudy showers Central Carolina Technical College will hold a faculty / staff work day with no classes. 67° 41° 75° / 45° 62° / 33° 62° / 41° 67° / 44° OTHER — The Harvin Clarendon County Library will Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 35% be closed on Friday. N 4-8 mph SW 3-6 mph WNW 4-8 mph NE 8-16 mph ENE 3-6 mph SW 3-6 mph All offices of The Sumter Item will be open on Friday. Gaff ney 67/37 Spartanburg TODAY’S Greenville 68/39 SOUTH 70/40 AROUND TOWN CAROLINA Florence Bishopville 67/41 Hospice Care of Tri-County is com to reserve your seat. WEATHER 66/40 collectingVeterans gifts for its Day annual parade andThe programSumter Branch to be NAACP Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter Santa Shoppeheld Friday, which bene- will hold its biennial election today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 70/37 67/41 fits residents of local nurs- Myrtle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Beach ing facilities. The Santa Saturday, Nov. 12, at 741 IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Shoppe is set up in local fa- 67/39 65/45 Bultman Drive. Today: Plenty of sunshine. Winds light and cilities so residents can Aiken A Southern Belle Tea and Tast- variable. Mainly clear. shop for gifts for family, 70/33 friends, nursing facility ing Gala featuring the 2nd An- Friday: High clouds and beautiful. Winds staff or themselves. Drop nual Parade of Hats will be light and variable. held on Saturday, Nov. 12, off your gift donations from ON THE COAST 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Fri- at Ryanne’s Catering Hall, Charleston 154 Main St., Lynchburg. day through Dec. 1 at 2560 Today: Plenty of sunshine. High 64 to 68. 68/44 Tahoe Drive. Suggested Tickets are $20 per person. For details, call Kim Fortu- Friday: Sun mixing with high clouds and items include: soaps, lo- pleasant; warmer. High 72 to 76. tions, socks, hats, gloves, nate at (843) 206-2390, books, toys, blankets, Greta Gibson at (803) 236- handmade crafts, vases, 0187, Kelvin Solomon at jewelry and more. Mone- (803) 565-4173, Sharon Low- tary donations and dona- ery-Brown at (843) 813-4859 LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON or Donna Scott at (803) 459- tions of gift wrap, boxes SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:50 a.m. Sunset 5:21 p.m. and bows are also appreci- 3301. Lake pool yest. chg Temperature Moonrise 2:57 p.m. Moonset 2:08 a.m. ated. The Lincoln High School Pres- Murray 360 354.39 -0.04 High 70° ervation Alumni Association Marion 76.8 74.41 -0.03 Full Last New First The Sumter County Veterans Low 48° Moultrie 75.5 74.41 -0.08 Association will hold its annual will sponsor a wine and Normal high 68° Wateree 100 98.49 +0.03 Veterans Day parade and pro- cheese sip from 5 to 9 p.m. Normal low 43° Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 29 Dec. 7 gram on Friday, Nov. 11. Be- on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Record high 86° in 1977 Lincoln High School cafete- RIVER STAGES ginning at 10 a.m., the pa- Record low 22° in 1967 TIDES rade will start at the corner ria, Council Street. Music Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr will be provided. Cost is $6 Precipitation River stage yest. chg of Main and Bartlette 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. trace AT MYRTLE BEACH per person. Call James L. Black River 12 6.25 -0.13 streets heading north on Month to date trace High Ht. Low Ht. Green at (803) 968-4173. 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COLLEGE BASEBALL Putting pen to paper

Wilson Hall’s Sears fulfills childhood dream of playing baseball at Carolina COLLEGE TENNIS Barons’ Brown to play tennis for USC

BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

Thomas Brown has been playing tennis for a very long time. That’s what happens when your father is a teaching professional. Not only has Brown been playing a long time, but he has become very, very good at the sport as well. So good, in fact, that he will now get the BROWN opportunity to play college tennis in the Southeast- ern Conference. “This is really kind of surre- al,” said Brown, the Wilson Hall senior who signed with the University of South Caroli- na on Wednesday at Wilson Hall’s Nash Student Center.

SEE BROWN, PAGE B3

COLLEGE SOFTBALL TSA’s Morris

THE SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Wilson Hall’s McLendon Sears, right, signed to play baseball with the University of South Carolina on Wednesday. inks with USC Upstate BY DENNIS BRUNSON “This is really just a surreal feeling,” sons, winning consecutive crowns in [email protected] said Sears, a member of the Barons 2014 and 2015 and losing in Game 3s in varsity team since he was in the eighth 2013 and last season. BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS When McLendon Sears got an offer grade. “This is something I’ve been Sears helped lead the Barons to a 21-7 [email protected] to play baseball for the University of working toward my whole life. I’m just record last season. He was 35-for-88 at South Carolina in the summer of 2015, thankful to have had the coaches I’ve the plate, good for a .398 batting aver- DALZELL — There was a fa- there was no hemming or hawing, no had and to be able to experience this age. He had six home runs, 28 runs bat- miliar request at the end of real debate. He was going to be a with my friends and family today.” ted in and 31 stolen bases to go along Thomas Sumter Academy’s Gamecock. Sears had received offers from Ten- with six doubles and three triples. basketball practice the other “When the offer came from USC, it nessee, Duke, Clemson and The Cita- While he is a key pitching arm for night. was really an easy decision for me,” del, where his brother, John Patrick, is WH, he will play somewhere in the mid- Logan Morris wanted to hit, said Sears, who is in his senior season a standout left-handed pitcher. Howev- dle of the field for Carolina. so head coach BJ Reed turned at Wilson Hall. “That is where I’ve er, once the offer came from South “They’ve told me I’ll play shortstop, on the lights on the football wanted to go since I was a little kid.” Carolina, it was an easy choice. second base or centerfield,” he said. “I field so she could get a few Surrounded by family and friends on Sears saw regular action as an told them I’ll play anywhere they want more swings in -- after 3-plus Wednesday at WH’s Nash Student Cen- eighth-grader and has been a key per- me to, whatever it takes to get me on hours of basket- ter, Sears made it official by signing to former for WH each of the last three the field.” ball practice. play with Carolina as part of the 2017 years. Wilson Hall has played for the It’s pretty much recruiting class. SCISA 3A state title each of those sea- SEE SEARS, PAGE B3 been that way since Morris came to TSA in the fifth grade. The school peti- LOGAN COLLEGE BASKETBALL tioned for her to move up to varsi- ty her seventh-grade year, but the request was denied and Crestwood’s Morant she had to wait until she was a little older. It was worth the wait. In her last three seasons on the dia- signs with Murray State mond, TSA has won a pair of state titles (2A and 3A) and played for another, with an eye on a fourth straight trip this BY DENNIS BRUNSON Because of that, Morant year. [email protected] signed with the Racers on The Lady Generals standout Wednesday. infielder will now look to con- Ja Morant had a scholar- “It’s an honor for me to get tinue that winning tradition ship offer to play basketball this opportuni- on the collegiate level. On at the University of South ty,” Morant said. Wednesday, Morris signed Carolina sitting on the table, “Not everyone with the University of South just an hour’s drive from his gets the chance Carolina Upstate – an NCAA home, when he took an offi- to play (NCAA) Division I program in Spartan- cial visit to Murray State D(ivision)I bas- burg that has captured three University in Murray, Ky. ketball.” of the last four Atlantic Sun While he and his family took MORANT Morant is Conference tournament titles a flight to the visit, it is a going to a pro- and has made the NCAA Tour- 9-hour drive to the Ohio Val- gram that is one nament field for four straight ley Conference school. of the top mid-majors in the seasons. Yet when the Crestwood country. Murray State is a “It means the world to me,” High School standout point perennial OVC contender Morris said. “It’s something guard got on the campus, he and has a long history of I’ve worked for all my life. I’ve said that’s where he felt at success in the NCAA Tour- always played either baseball, home. nament. softball, t-ball -- I’ve done “I just really felt at home Morant said the main rea- them all. I’m just so excited when I got there,” Morant son he chose Murray over to be able to play four more said. “Everything seemed to USC was because of how the THE SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO years at the collegiate level. feel right for me. I liked the guards are used. Crestwood point guard Ja Morant signed to play college bas- Can’t wait.” coaching staff and every- ketball with Murray State University in Murray, Ky., on thing about the school.” SEE MORANT, PAGE B3 Wednesday. SEE MORRIS, PAGE B3 B2 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM CAROLINA BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

THURSDAY’S GAMES TV, RADIO Cleveland at Baltimore, 8:25 p.m. Gamecocks don’t want TODAY SUNDAY’S GAMES Atlanta at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. 1 p.m. – PGA Golf: OHL Classic at Denver at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Mayakoba First Round from Playa del Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Carmen, Mexico (GOLF). Los Angeles at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk Kansas City at Carolina, 1 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Chicago at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. to come up short again 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Anaheim at Minnesota at Washington, 1 p.m. Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Green Bay at Tennessee, 1 p.m. BY PETE IACOBELLI 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Silver Miami at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Slugger Awards (MLB NETWORK). San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. The Associated Press 7:30 p.m. – College Football: North Dallas at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Carolina at Duke (ESPN). Seattle at New England, 8:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Louisi- Open: Detroit, Buffalo, Indianapolis, ana-Lafayette at Georgia Southern Oakland COLUMBIA — South Carolina guard (ESPNU), Sindarius Thornwell’s prime goal this sea- 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Chicago at MONDAY’S GAMES Miami (TNT). Cincinnati at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m. son is qualifying for the NCAA Tourna- 8:25 p.m. – NFL Football: Cleveland at ment — and he’s not giving up on it be- Baltimore (NFL NETWORK, WWFN-FM THURSDAY, NOV. 17 100.1, WNKT-FM 107.5). New Orleans at Carolina, 8:25 p.m. cause most of the guys he played with last 9 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: year are gone. Gonzaga at Brigham Young (BYUTV). SUNDAY, NOV. 20 “I think that we still have the potential to 9:30 p.m. – College Football: Utah at Baltimore at Dallas, 1 p.m. Arizona State (FOX SPORTS 1). Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. make the tournament,” Thornwell said. 10 p.m. – Women’s International Soc- Jacksonville at Detroit, 1 p.m. Thornwell and the Gamecocks thought cer: United States vs. Romania from Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. San Jose, Calif. (ESPN2, UNIVISION). Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m. they had done enough a year ago to get 10:30 p.m. – Women’s College Volley- Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. ball: Southern California at Stanford there with a 15-0 start, going 11-7 in South- Buffalo at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. (ESPNU). Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 1 p.m. eastern Conference games and finishing 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Los An- Miami at Los Angeles, 4:05 p.m. geles Lakers at Sacramento (TNT). New England at San Francisco, 4:25 the regular-season 24-9. 3 a.m. – Professional Golf: European p.m. But on selection Sunday South Carolina PGA Tour Nedbank Challenge Second Philadelphia at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Round from Sun City, South Africa Green Bay at Washington, 8:30 p.m. was remembered more for the text it ini- (GOLF). Open: San Diego, Atlanta, Denver, tially — and mistakenly — received from N.Y. Jets the NCAA saying it was in instead of NBA STANDINGS MONDAY, NOV. 21 breaking 12-year tournament drought. By The Associated Press Houston at Oakland, 8:30 p.m. “We were older last year. We had been to- EASTERN CONFERENCE gether last year for three years,” said ATLANTIC DIVISION NHL STANDINGS Thornwell, South Carolina’s top returning W L Pct GB By The Associated Press scorer at 13.4 points a game. “I was kind of Toronto 4 2 .667 — Boston 3 3 .500 1 EASTERN CONFERENCE easier for us last year.” Brooklyn 3 4 .429 1½ New York 2 4 .333 2 ATLANTIC DIVISION That team featured all-SEC first-team se- Philadelphia 0 6 .000 4 GP W L OT Pts GF GA lection Michael Carrera, plus front court THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Montreal 13 11 1 1 23 42 30 SOUTHEAST DIVISION Tampa Bay 13 7 5 1 15 41 38 seniors in Mindaugas Kacinas and South Carolina’s Sindarius Thornwell (0) shoots W L Pct GB Detroit 14 7 6 1 15 38 37 Laimonas Chatkevicius, all three who were a basket over Arkansas’ Moses Kingsley (33) in Charlotte 5 1 .833 — Ottawa 12 7 5 0 14 30 31 Atlanta 5 2 .714 ½ Boston 13 7 6 0 14 32 35 seniors. Thornwell was picked for the South Carolina’s 76-61 win over the Razorbacks Orlando 3 4 .429 2½ Florida 13 6 6 1 13 35 33 Miami 2 4 .333 3 Toronto 13 5 5 3 13 37 48 league all-defensive team and Duane No- last March. Washington 1 5 .167 4 tice was picked as the SEC sixth man of the Buffalo 12 5 5 2 12 25 29 CENTRAL DIVISION METROPOLITAN DIVISION year. W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts GF GA Now, Notice joins Thornwell as the lead- Some other things to watch for at South Cleveland 6 1 .857 — Pittsburgh 13 9 2 2 20 41 34 Detroit 4 3 .571 2 N.Y. Rangers 14 10 4 0 20 58 34 ers of a team with only two other players Carolina this season: Chicago 4 3 .571 2 Washington 12 8 3 1 17 33 27 in P.J. Dozier and Chris Silva with signifi- Milwaukee 4 3 .571 2 New Jersey 12 6 3 3 15 29 27 DOZIER’S RISE Indiana 3 4 .429 3 Philadelphia 14 6 6 2 14 49 51 cant experience. Columbus 10 5 3 2 12 32 21 “This year, us older guys have to work Martin said sophomore point guard PJ WESTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Islanders13 5 6 2 12 37 40 SOUTHWEST DIVISION Carolina 12 3 5 4 10 31 41 harder and the team is going to move a lit- Dozier was worn down as a freshman (he W L Pct GB tle different and play a little different with started 28 games) and needed a break from San Antonio 5 2 .714 — WESTERN CONFERENCE the younger guys and us older guys being basketball last spring. Dozier has come Houston 4 3 .571 1 CENTRAL DIVISION Memphis 4 4 .500 1½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA all guards,” Thornwell said. “I think we back stronger and better prepared and Dallas 2 5 .286 3 Chicago 13 9 3 1 19 47 33 still have the same type of potential, it’s Martin said he’s poised to take a big step New Orleans 0 8 .000 5½ St. Louis 13 7 4 2 16 31 34 NORTHWEST DIVISION Minnesota 11 6 4 1 13 33 22 just that the game will be played a little dif- forward with the Gamecocks. The McDon- W L Pct GB Winnipeg 14 6 7 1 13 42 43 ferent.” ald’s All-American averaged 6.7. points, 3 Oklahoma City 6 1 .857 — Nashville 12 4 5 3 11 31 36 Portland 5 3 .625 1½ Dallas 13 4 6 3 11 33 46 Different is good, fifth-year coach Frank rebounds and 2.1 assists last season. Utah 5 3 .625 1½ Colorado 12 5 7 0 10 24 37 Martin said. The returners are players Denver 3 4 .429 3 PACIFIC DIVISION who’ve learned Martin’s approach and can FRONT COURT CONCERNS Minnesota 1 5 .167 4½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA PACIFIC DIVISION Edmonton 14 9 4 1 19 43 35 share it with newcomers. With the loss of four front-court players W L Pct GB Los Angeles 13 7 6 0 14 35 32 “There’s a confidence level about the 6-foot-7 or taller, South Carolina will be in L.A. Clippers 6 1 .857 — San Jose 13 7 6 0 14 30 32 Golden State 5 2 .714 1 Anaheim 13 6 5 2 14 35 30 older guys that I like a lot, but there’s also need of some gang rebounding. Martin has L.A. Lakers 4 4 .500 2½ Vancouver 14 5 8 1 11 27 41 a realistic approach to what they do every liked the play of Chris Silva, a 6-9 forward Sacramento 4 5 .444 3 Calgary 14 5 8 1 11 36 51 Phoenix 2 6 .250 4½ Arizona 12 5 7 0 10 35 44 day,” Martin said. “They stay humble and who he said was rebounding in practice as NOTE: Two points for a win, one point they stay committed to the work. They well as anyone he’s coached. Four of the TUESDAY’S GAMES for overtime loss. Atlanta 110, Cleveland 106 keep the young guys on edge.” five tallest Gamecocks are first-year players. Brooklyn 119, Minnesota 110 TUESDAY’S GAMES Memphis 108, Denver 107 San Jose 3, Washington 0 Portland 124, Phoenix 121 Pittsburgh 4, Edmonton 3 Dallas 109, L.A. Lakers 97 New Jersey 3, Carolina 2, SO Sacramento 102, New Orleans 94 Detroit 3, Philadelphia 2, SO Vancouver 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Montreal 3, Boston 2 CLEMSON BASKETBALL Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. Los Angeles 7, Toronto 0 Brooklyn at New York, 7 p.m. Nashville 3, Ottawa 1 Minnesota at Orlando, 7 p.m. Winnipeg 8, Dallas 2 Philadelphia at Indiana, 7 p.m. Arizona 4, Colorado 2 Utah at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Chicago at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Toronto at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Columbus, 7 p.m. Tigers looking to bring end Detroit at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Ottawa at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Columbus at Boston, 7 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Anaheim at Carolina, 7 p.m. to absence from NCAAs Chicago at Miami, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. BY PETE IACOBELLI Golden State at Denver, 9 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Vancouver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. The Associated Press San Jose at Florida, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES St. Louis at Nashville, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Washington, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Arizona, 9 p.m. COLUMBIA — New faces, new building. Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m. Same old quest for the Clemson Tigers. Toronto at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Utah at Orlando, 7 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES The men’s basketball team has not made New York at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Buffalo, 7 p.m. the NCAA Tournament since coach Brad L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Detroit at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Brownell’s first year in 2011, which ended a Sacramento at Portland, 10 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Edmonton, 9 p.m. program-record run of four straight bids to SATURDAY’S GAMES Winnipeg at Colorado, 9 p.m. the Big Dance. Since then, it’s been close Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES but no cigar for the Tigers despite winning L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 7 p.m. New York at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 10 games in the rugged Atlantic Coast Con- Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Columbus, 7 p.m. Toronto at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. ference and had a first-team all-ACC per- L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 8 p.m. Detroit at Montreal, 7 p.m. former in both 2014 and 2016. Utah at Miami, 8 p.m. San Jose at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7 p.m. Brownell understands all too well it’s Washington at Chicago, 8 p.m. Memphis at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. time for the Tigers to hear their names Brooklyn at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Detroit at Denver, 9 p.m. Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m. called on selection Sunday. Boston at Arizona, 8 p.m. “We’ve got to get over the hump and get N.Y. Rangers at Calgary, 10 p.m. to the NCAAs. That what we’re pointing NFL STANDINGS to,” he said. By The Associated Press TRANSACTIONS The Tigers, 17-14 last season, may have AMERICAN CONFERENCE By The Associated Press enough talent to make that happen, starting EAST BASEBALL with all-ACC forward Jaron Blossomgame . THE ASSOCIATED PRESS W L T Pct PF PA New England 7 1 0 .875 217 132 AMERICAN LEAGUE Blossomgame, a graduate student who Clemson forward Jaron Blossomgame (5) goes Miami 4 4 0 .500 173 182 LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Re-signed led Clemson with 18.7 points and 6.7 re- up for a shot against Georgia Tech forward Buffalo 4 5 0 .444 237 203 RHP Andrew Bailey to a one-year N.Y. Jets 3 6 0 .333 173 235 contract. Designated OF Shane Rob- bounds last year, considered jumping to the Charles Mitchell (0) last February in Atlanta. inson for assignment. NBA draft after his breakout season last SOUTH W L T Pct PF PA NATIONAL LEAGUE winter. Every so often, Blossomgame thinks ing last season about 30 minutes away in Houston 5 3 0 .625 137 167 ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms Tennessee 4 5 0 .444 217 226 with RHP Josh Collmenter on a one- about how his life would’ve changed if he Greenville. This redo features expanded Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 239 256 year contract. had gone pro like friend and former team- weight rooms, locker rooms, meeting Jacksonville 2 6 0 .250 153 215 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Assigned RHP Chin-Hui Tsao to Oklahoma City mate K.J. McDaniels did after the 2014 sea- rooms and training rooms. It will also have NORTH (PCL). son. fans closer to the court with the hopes an W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 4 4 0 .500 154 153 FOOTBALL “I wouldn’t call them regrets,” Blos- improved atmosphere to intimidate oppo- Pittsburgh 4 4 0 .500 184 171 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE somgame said. “Just knowing the differenc- nents. Cincinnati 3 4 1 .438 167 189 Cleveland 0 9 0 .000 168 273 GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed S Jer- es. But I know I made the right decision to West maine Whitehead to the practice FAST STARTS W L T Pct PF PA squad. come back.” Oakland 7 2 0 .778 245 223 HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed T Jeff Particularly if Clemson’s new players live Clemson must look to stop those drain- Kansas City 6 2 0 .750 185 151 Adams to the practice squad. Denver 6 3 0 .667 214 166 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed WR up to their promise. The Tigers will have ing, early season losses that ruin whatever San Diego 4 5 0 .444 268 247 Tevaun Smith to the practice squad. three Division I transfers in the rotation run it makes in the ACC. Two years ago, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Released DT NATIONAL CONFERENCE John Jenkins, CB Brian Dixon and LB this season, all who practiced with the team the Tigers lost November games to Win- Chris McCain. Signed LB Sam Bar- last year as they waited out their time to throp and Gardner-Webb. Last year, they EAST rington and S Shiloh Keo. Claimed TE W L T Pct PF PA John Phillips off of waivers from Den- play. Shelton Mitchell is a 6-3 guard from were beaten in nonconference games by Dallas 7 1 0 .875 223 140 ver. Vanderbilt while Marcquise Reed was the Minnesota, Alabama, Georgia and South N.Y. Giants 5 3 0 .625 161 164 NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed S Darian Washington 4 3 1 .563 186 189 Thompson on injured reserve. Signed Northeast Conference freshman of the year Carolina. “We won 10 ACC games and Philadelphia 4 4 0 .500 202 145 OL Adam Gettis from the practice after averaging 15 points in his lone year at didn’t get in the NCAAs,” Blossomgame SOUTH squad. Signed WRs Kevin Norwood W L T Pct PF PA and Da’Ron Brown to the practice Robert Morris. said. “That shouldn’t happen, but we have Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 305 259 squad. Elijah Thomas, a 6-9 forward who played to do better before the league starts.” New Orleans 4 4 0 .500 242 238 NEW YORK JETS — Placed T Ryan Tampa Bay 3 5 0 .375 180 232 Clady on injured reserve. Signed DL four games at Texas A&M last season, will Carolina 3 5 0 .375 204 206 Anthony Johnson from New Eng- bolster Clemson’s front court when he’s eli- SMALLISH TIGERS land’s practice squad. Waived DL Jar- NORTH vis Jenkins. Signed OT Zach Sterup to gible in December. With the departure of 6-10 center Landry W L T Pct PF PA the practice squad. Minnesota 5 3 0 .625 155 126 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed WR Some other things to watch for in Clem- Nnoko, Clemson won’t have much experi- Detroit 5 4 0 .556 205 206 Geremy Davis from the N.Y. Giants son’s 2016-17 season: enced depth on the front line. After 6-10 Green Bay 4 4 0 .500 198 187 practice squad. Signed T Tyreek Bur- Chicago 2 6 0 .250 131 179 well and CB Michael Lee to the prac- Sidy Djitte, things slide to little used 7-foot- tice squad. NEW BUILDING er Legend Robertin. Brownell is hoping WEST W L T Pct PF PA The Tigers will once more play in Little- Texas A&M transfer Ellijah Thomas can Seattle 5 2 1 .688 162 134 HOCKEY Arizona 3 4 1 .438 179 140 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE john Coliseum, which underwent a $63.5 have an impact once he returns in Decem- Los Angeles 3 5 0 .375 130 167 ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned C million renovation that had the team play- ber. San Francisco 1 7 0 .125 167 260 Tyler Gaudet to Tucson (AHL). THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 | B3

where he is. He’s getting the SPORTS ITEMS SEARS opportunity to play for argu- FROM PAGE B1 ably one of the best programs in the country.” Former Barons head coach Voters overwhelmingly reject Wilson Hall head coach Tommy Jones had Sears for Adam Jarecki coached Sears his first three years. He said for the first time last season Sears is the epitome of a base- Chargers’ plan for new stadium and gets to coach him this ball player. year. “He doesn’t dwell on any- BY BERNIE WILSON “I’m as proud as I can be of thing,” Jones said. “He knows The Associated Press this young man,” Jarecki said. you pat your glove, pull your “He deserves it because he’s hat down and go play another SAN DIEGO — Voters worked so hard to get to day.” have overwhelmingly re- jected a measure that would have raised $1.15 billion from increased hotel occu- pancy taxes to help pay for a new stadium for the San Diego Chargers. Measure C, which was written by the Chargers without input from City Hall, the powerful tourism industry or other stakehold- ers, was defeated 57 percent to 43 percent. It needed 66.7 percent to pass. Team chairman Dean Spanos, whose attempt to move the Chargers to the Los Angeles suburb of Car- son angered fans and was rebuffed by fellow NFL owners in January, said in a statement Wednesday that he will consider his options. He said a decision won’t be announced until after the season “and no decision will be made in haste.” PACERS 122 76ERS 115 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Charlotte Hornets’ Frank Kaminsky III (44) shoots over Utah Jazz’s INDIANAPOLIS — Paul Trey Lyles in Charlotte on Wednesday. The Hornets won 104-98. George scored seven of In- diana’s 13 points in over- time and the Pacers beat nangomez had a season- TIMBERWOLVES 123 the winless Philadelphia best 14 points, Derrick Rose MAGIC 107 76ers 122-115 on Wednesday also had 14 and the Knicks night. climbed out of a 14-point ORLANDO, Fla. — Zach George finished with 28 hole to take the first meet- LaVine scored 37 points, points and eight rebounds. ing of the season between Andrew Wiggins added 29 Gerald Henderson hit a the New York rivals. and Minnesota beat Orlan- 3-pointer with 6 seconds re- Brook Lopez and Justin do for its first road victory maining in regulation to Hamilton each scored 21 of the season. give Philadelphia a two- points for the Nets. They Karl-Anthony Towns point lead. But on the ensu- wilted on the second night had 20 points and 11 re- ing Pacers’ possession, of back-to-back games after bounds to help Minnesota George hit a jumper with 3 a strong first half. Normally snap a three-game losing seconds left to tie it. a good fourth-quarter team, streak. A night after col- On the Pacers’ first pos- they were outscored 38-25 lapsing defensively against SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO session of overtime, George while struggling to run Brooklyn, the Timber- Wilson Hall senior Thomas Brown signed with University of South set the tone with a 3-pointer their offense without an ex- wolves led by 30 in the first Carolina to play Tennis on Wednesday. to give Indiana the lead. perienced NBA point guard. half. And it was George who Nikola Vucevic led the threw down an emphatic WIZARDS 118 Magic with 24 points and Brown said USC began dunk that gave Indiana a CELTICS 93 14 rebounds. BROWN making contact with him dur- six-point lead. FROM PAGE B1 ing his junior season. He had Jeff Teague finished with WASHINGTON — Otto HORNETS 104 an inhome visit from Game- 30 points and nine assists, Porter scored a career- JAZZ 98 cock head coach Josh Goffi and Myles Turner had with high 34 points and Wash- “This is just something that and about a week later he 15 points and nine rebounds ington beat Boston for its CHARLOTTE, N.C. — I’ve been working toward, get- committed to Carolina. for Indiana. Robert Coving- second victory of the sea- Kemba Walker scored 21 ting the chance to play NCAA “He came and watched me ton led Philadelphia with 23 son. points to help Charlotte Division I tennis.” play at the (Palmetto Tennis points. Porter shot 15 of 19, had beat Utah for its fourth Brown played his first ju- Center) courts, and I played 14 rebounds and sparked straight victory. nior tennis tournament at against a college player,” KNICKS 110 the fast start with 20 Marvin Williams had 19 the age of 8 and has been on Brown said. “After that, he NETS 96 points in the first half. points, including a big the varsity team at Wilson met with my family and he of- John Wall had 19 points 3-pointer in the fourth Hall since the sixth grade. fered me.” NEW YORK — Carmelo before being ejected for a quarter to help stretch Heading into his seventh and Brown said he had also been Anthony scored 14 of his 22 flagrant foul in the final Charlotte’s lead to four. final high school season, talking to Clemson, The Cita- points in the third quarter, minutes. Gordon Haywood led Utah Brown owns a 125-7 overall del and Wofford among oth- and Kristaps Porzingis Isaiah Thomas led the with 29 points. record as a singles and dou- ers. added 21 in New York’s vic- Celtics with 23 points, and bles player. He has not lost a Brown knows he will be tak- tory over Brooklyn. Avery Bradley had 21. match since his freshman ing a big step up in competi- Rookie center Willy Her- wire reports year. tion in Columbia, but he be- “There’s no doubt that he’s lieves it is that step up that the best player to ever play will make him the player he tennis on this campus,” said needs to be at the collegiate Wilson Hall boys tennis head level. Morant had huge num- himself into a better play- coach Chuck McCord. “He’s “The coaching side I believe MORANT bers for the Knights in the er. worked very hard, and he’s is there with my dad,” he FROM PAGE B1 2015-16 season. The 2-time “When Ja first started, had great coaching from his said. “That’s been pretty 3A all-state performer aver- he relied on his jump shot father (Wayne) and his broth- strong for me. I haven’t had a aged 26.6 points a contest to a lot,” Edwards said. “Now er (Michael), whose record he lot of players to practice with “I looked at the way go along with 6.7 rebounds, he has become good at broke here at the school. here; I think the opportunity (USC) uses its guards and 2.2 steals and 4.7 assists. As using his athletic ability “He’s an exceptional tennis to practice with good players the way Murray State uses a sophomore, he averaged for more than just shooting player, and a reason for that is day in and day out will help its guards,” Morant said. “I 18 points a contest. jump shots. He’s learned to he’s such a hard worker,” Mc- me get to the level I need to just felt Murray State’s Knights head coach take the ball and drive to Cord added. “Plus, he’s just a get to. It will be just a matter style of play better suited Dwayne Edwards said Mo- the basket, making good good, young man.” of me working hard.” my style of play.” rant has worked to make use of his athletic ability.”

Morris. She was the SCISA Reed said. “So she really MORRIS Region II-3A Player of the worked on waiting on those FROM PAGE B1 Year in 2015 and followed that pitches and hitting them to with perhaps an even better the opposite field. I think that 2016 campaign. She batted .691 was one of the biggest differ- Morris had other offers and slugged 1.617 for the Lady ences for her. Her plate disci- from the University of North Generals with 18 singles, 10 pline this year was so much Carolina Greensboro and USC doubles, four triples and 15 better.” in Columbia. She also visited home runs. She drove in 42 Reed also pointed to Mor- another pair of Southeastern runs and walked 18 times -- 14 ris’ work ethic as the biggest Conference schools in Missis- intentionally -- for an on-base thing that’s carried her this sippi State and Alabama. percentage of .758. far -- and what was a big part However, Morris fell in love “I’ve worked on hitting the of the culture change for the with the Spartans, and decid- last few years, just trying to Lady Generals’ softball pro- ed she wanted to take her tal- be consistent and not just hit gram. ents there. it hard,” she said. “I’ve really “I can’t say enough about “I really love the coaches,” honed in on the mechanics both the Morris family and she said. “They’re really com- and getting ready to play at the (former head coach Lou petitive and they seem like the next level.” and star pitcher Emily) De- they’re going to stay there for Reed saw that first-hand Monte family and what they a while. The environment’s this past year as Morris was did for softball here,” Reed fantastic. I love to win so able to hit backside more said. “You see it in how the going to a program that wins often and more consistently, players practice now. I know is big for me. The fact that she said. it sounds cliché, but Logan SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO they have such good players “In practice, our coaches works so hard. For a lot of Thomas Sumter Academy standout shortstop Logan Morris, left, bat- and coaches is really excit- would throw pitches that kids that play sports, it’s a 90- ted .691 with 15 home runs in 2016 and helped lead the Lady Gener- ing.” were just outside the zone be- day commitment. als to their third straight state championship series appearance. On USC Upstate is getting an- cause that’s where a lot of “With her, it’s 365 days a Wednesday, she signed with Division I USC Upstate out of Spartaburg other star-level performer in teams were pitching her,” year.” at the school in Dalzell. B4 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM B4 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

COLLEGE FOOTBALL High-powered ACC has stars on defense, too — plenty of them BYJOHN KEKIS It’s one of many stout Bills in the 2016 NFL draft. you know, are sold out to be play is the highest it’s ever The Associated Press defensive plays that go largely “They always have like a first- the best they can be,” been. That’s without a doubt,” unnoticed nationally in the round pick. Last year, we had Swinney said. “I think that’s Addazio said. “And what When Clemson linebacker high-powered Atlantic Coast two first-round ACC defensive critical when you have guys you’re seeing is some elite Ben Boulware decided that Conference. players (Lawson and of that type of caliber, that players playing at a high, high Syracuse’s Dontae Strickland It’s understandable. The Louisville’s Sheldon Rankins). type of talent, that lead and level.” had gone far enough, his ACC has more than its fair It was just crazy.” provide the type of leadership A look at some of the WWE-style takedown raised share of topflight offensive Boulware, along with DT that you need for the rest of defensive stalwarts of the some eyebrows and lit up players — Louisville Dexter Lawrence and DL your team because that’s how ACC: social media. quarterback Lamar Jackson, Christian Wilkins have you establish your culture.” — DeMarcus Walker, Boulware just shrugged Clemson’s Deshaun Watson, combined for 171 tackles, 22.5 Coach Steve Addazio has Florida State: The 6-4, 280- when questioned about the and Florida State tailback tackles for a loss, and 9.5 struggled to win games in the pound DE leads the nation bone-jarring tackle during Dalvin Cook top that list. But sacks. That relentless sort of conference since taking over with 10.5 sacks to match his Saturday’s game, which the the fiery Boulware is one of play has helped Clemson at Boston College three years total from last year and has Tigers won 54-0. many NFL-caliber standouts coach Dabo Swinney put a ago. The Eagles were winless three forced fumbles. He’s the “It’s football. I’m trying to on the other side of the ball in stamp on his own brand of last year and are 1-5 this first Seminole since Peter get him down,” the senior the league. football. season. After spending five Boulware (1995-96) to record said. “The way I tackled him, “Each ACC team has at “We’ve had some great years as an assistant at double-digit sack seasons in people are going to freak out, least three great players on players like Shaq, like Florida, Addazio appreciates consecutive years and the but he’s trying to get extra their defense,” said former Boulware, that are just blue- more than most what he’s third to have two double-digit yards. I’m trying to not let Clemson star Shaq Lawson, a collar guys that buy in, seeing on a weekly basis. sack seasons (Reinard Wilson him get extra yards.” first-round pick of the Buffalo provide great leadership, and, “I think that the level of did it in 1994 and ‘96).

WARREN WHITE one son, Ernest “Sonny” S. Main St., Bishopville, is in OBITUARIES Warren White, 86, husband Wilder; a daughter, Emma charge of arrangements. RICHARD M. SIPES of Laura Kingwood White, Wilder Johnson; five brothers; He will be dearly missed by died on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and four sisters. MELANIE K. RIVERA LEXINGTON — Richard M. all who knew him. 2016, at Sumter Health and Funeral services will be CHARLESTON — Melanie Sipes, age 92, beloved husband Surviving are his daughter, Rehabilitation. held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Paige Kalish Rivera, age 39, of the late Eddie Gaynelle Lanell “Dolly” Rodgers and He was born on May 13, Mt. Pisgah AME Church with daughter of Judy Frank Ka- Greene Sipes, died on Sunday, her husband, Tony, of Colum- 1930, in the Bloomville section the pastor, the Rev. Laddie lish and the late Michael Ka- Nov. 6, 2016, at Palmetto bia; one sister, Lois Perry and of Manning, a son of the late Howard, officiating and Pas- lish, died on Saturday, Nov. 5, Health Richland. her husband, Bill, of Hurst, Jerry Sr. and Orea Johnson tor Lance T. Johnson Sr., eulo- 2016. Born in Sinton, Texas, he Texas; five grandchildren, White. gist. Interment will follow in Arrangements are incom- was a son of the late John Richard Chase Rodgers and The family is receiving Evergreen cemetery. plete at this time and will be Larry and Sue Estell Petty his fiancée, Missi Pedersien, friends at the home of his Mrs. Wilder will be placed announced by Bullock Funer- Sipes. After his completion of Jon Rodgers, Stephen Rodg- daughter, Martha Murray, 41 in the church for viewing at al Home. high school, Mr. Sipes assisted ers, Tish Coale and her hus- West End St., Manning. 10 a.m. on Saturday until the the war effort by working in band, Howard, of Glen Bur- These services have been hour of service. the aircraft industry as a riv- nie, Maryland, and Anthony entrusted to Samuels Funeral Public viewing will be held eter. Dick earned the nick- Ray Watts; a special great- Home LLC of Manning. from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s name of grandchild, Macey Grace Rod- Mortuary Inc. “Shorty” due to gers; and special niece, Tish GERTRUDE P. LYONS The family is receiving his small statue, Fitzsimmons of Glenwood, Gertrude Phillips Lyons, 95, friends at the home, 306 Pin- which allowed Iowa. widow of L. Clarence Lyons son St., Sumter, SC 29150. MARY W. MCFADDEN him access to the In addition to his wife and Sr., died on Wednesday, Nov. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. small areas on parents, he was preceded in 9, 2016, at NHC Healthcare. Main St., Sumter, is in charge RAEFORD, North Carolina the aircraft. He death by two daughters, Su- Services will be announced of arrangements. — Mary Anna White McFad- later joined the anne Major and Daphne Dell by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens den, 73, wife of John Robert SIPES Army Air Corps, Sipes; one granddaughter, Funeral Home and Crematori- NATHANIEL GOODEN JR. McFadden, died on Tuesday, where he served Dana Blackmon; one grand- um of Sumter. Nathaniel Gooden Jr., 71, Nov. 8, 2016, at Cape Fear Hos- in World War II, Korea and son, Brandon Mayne; and one husband of Gladys Oxendine pital, Fayetteville, North Car- Vietnam. Dick transitioned sister, Catherine Inez Mc- ELIZABETH R. WILDER Gooden, departed this life on olina. into full-time service as a Guire. Elizabeth Roberson Wilder, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at She was born on Dec. 23, member of the U.S. Air Force, A graveside service with widow of John Furman Providence Hospital, Colum- 1942, in Manning, a daughter retiring in 1973 as a chief military honors will be held at Wilder Sr., was born Feb. 6, bia. of the late Perry White and master sergeant. He was one 3 p.m. on Saturday at Ever- 1924, in Wedgefield, a daugh- He was born on Jan. 2, 1945, Julia Epps Frazier. of the first to make chief mas- green Memorial Park ceme- ter of the late James and in Sumter County, a son of The family is receiving ter sergeant when the Army tery with the Rev. Bill Emma Reese Roberson. She the late Nathaniel Sr. and friends beginning Wednesday, Air Corps transitioned to the Haselden officiating. departed this life on Nov. 5, Rosa Wright Gooden. Nov. 16, 2016, at the home of U.S. Air Force. He was very The family will receive 2016, in Columbia at the The family will receive her sister and brother-in-law, proud that he had served his friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. home of her daughter, Ann friends at the home, 2220 Emil Christine and the Rev. Major country with honor for 31 on Saturday at Bullock Funer- Wilder Brown. Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168. Lloyd, 17 Branch St., Man- years of uninterrupted ser- al Home. At a young age, she affiliat- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. ning. vice. His service carried him Memorials may be made to ed herself with Bethel AME Main St., Sumter, is in charge These services have been to many places, including the Vietnam Veterans Memo- Church and after marriage of arrangements. entrusted to Samuels Funeral England, before serving his rial Fund, 1235 S. Clark St., she joined Mt. Pisgah AME Home LLC of Manning. final 10 years at Shaw Air Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22202; Church, where she served ROBERT L. WILLIAMS Force Base as a member of Boys Town, Boys Town Na- faithfully as a member of the Robert L. Williams, hus- MARTHA LEE ALSTON the 363rd Reconnaissance tional Headquarters, P.O. Box usher board and other minis- band of Rose Williams, en- Martha Lee Alston was Wing. Dick met and married 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010; tries. She received her educa- tered eternal rest on Nov. 6, born in Sumter, a daughter of the love of his life, Gaynelle, Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 tion at Bethel and Delaine 2016, at Carolina Pines Re- the late William and Martha in 1948, and they had a loving Shop Road, Columbia, SC schools in Wedgefield. She gional Medical Center, Harts- Howard Alston. She departed marriage of 57 years before 29201; or to the Disabled Vet- was employed at Campbell ville. this life on Wednesday, Nov. 2, her passing in 2005. Gaynelle erans, National Headquarters, Soup Co., retiring after 20 The family is receiving 2016, at Bellevue Hospital, and Richard raised their fami- 801 Eighteenth St. NW, Wash- years of service. friends at the residence, 190 Manhattan, New York. ly and entertained other fami- ington, DC 20006-3517. Precious memory will be Piedmont Road, Bishopville. Funeral services will be ly and friends at their second You may go to www.bullock- cherished by one son, John Visitation will be held from held at noon on Friday at home “Oleo Acres, the Cheap- funeralhome.com and sign the (Gloria) Wilder Jr. of Sumter; 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral Salem Chapel and Heritage er Spread” at Santee, where family’s guest book. one daughter, Annie E. (Wal- home. Center, 101 S. Salem St. Inter- they enjoyed fishing, picking The family has chosen Bull- ter) Brown of Columbia; 10 Funeral service will be held ment will follow in High Hills plums and the nature of Lake ock Funeral Home for the ar- grandchildren; six great- at 1 p.m. on Friday at True AME Church cemetery. Marion. Dick was an avid rangements. grandchildren; four great- Word Holiness Church, 128 Ms. Alston will be placed in fisherman and hunter but, great-grandchildren; a son-in- Willow Road, Mayesville, with the church at 11 a.m. on Fri- most of all, he loved spending law; brothers-in-law; sisters- Minister Craig Smith officiat- day for viewing until the hour time with his family. He will in-law; and a host of other rel- ing. Interment will follow in of service. be remembered as a very lov- atives and friends. Unionville AME Church Cem- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. ing husband, father, grandfa- In addition to her husband, etery, Mayesville. 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Complete 90 Gal Aquarium set up Huntington Place Apartments AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: ANNOUNCEMENTS with accessories and 7 discus fish. Rents from $625 per month $300 Call 803-340-1250 days from the date you are served 1/2 Month free* YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED with this Notice. Announcements Golden Kernel Pecan Co. *13 Month lease required AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem 1200 C Pocalla Rd 968-9432 Powers Properties IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR 595 Ashton Mill Drive within thirty (30) days after the VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO Sumter Ghost Finders, for a limited We buy pecans, sell Pecan halves, service of this Summons upon you. If PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE Chocolate & all flavors. Gift Pkgs 803-773-3600 time period, will pay $50 to Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply INTERVENTION, THE investigate haunted places more avail. M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1 to have the appointment of the FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY than 50 years old. Privacy assured. Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne Bell PROCEED. Columbia, South Split Oak Firewood, $55/fullsize Fant, made absolute. Columbia, 803-481-8826 & on the web. Unfurnished Carolina October 18, 2016 truckload delivered/stacked. Homes South Carolina October 18, 2016 FN 843-536-6050 ORDER APPOINTING FIRST AMENDED GUARDIAN AD BUSINESS 2012 Bowflex Treadclimber. Org. 2 BR 1BA Living Rm, Dining Rm, Refurbished batteries as low as LIS PENDENS LITEM NISI $2600 Asking $1100. Call Kit., $600 Mo. Security Deposit $45. New batteries as low as Deficiency Judgment Deficiency Judgment SERVICES 803-494-8090 required. 32 Baker St. Call $59.95. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd Waived Waived 803-438-9640 or 803 491-5787 Rd. 803-773-4381 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT HOUSE FOR RENT 4525 Patriot It appearing to the satisfaction of the Business an action has been or will be Court, upon reading the Motion for Opportunities Parkway 2BR/1BA, LR, dining room, commenced in this Court upon the appointment of Anne Bell Fant C/H/A, gas stove. 303-520-8756 LEGAL complaint of the above-named as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for any EMPLOYMENT Plaintiff against the above-named unknown minors and persons who Local established tanning salon for 3BR/1BA Large fenced yard & NOTICES Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a may be under a disability, it is sale. Serious inquiries only, for screened porch, Millwood Elementa- certain mortgage of real estate given ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, appointment call 850-748-3195 Help Wanted ry. Call 303-751-1460 by Malcolm E. Pack to Axton, Inc. SCRCP, Anne Bell Fant, be and Full-Time DBA Action Mortgage dated hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Home Newly renovated 3BR/1.5BA $650 Legal Notice February 2, 2002, and recorded in Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown the Office of the RMC/ROD for minors and all unknown persons Improvements Full Time Sales position available. a month at 5429 Meadow Dr. Sumter, Sc. Minutes from Shaw. Sumter County on February 20, 2002, under a disability, all of whom may Some experience preferred but will PUBLIC AUCTION in Mortgage Book 833 at Page 142. Contact Property Frameworks have or may claim to have some Mitt's Home repair & improve- train. No calls. Apply at Wally's This Mortgage was assigned to interest in or claim to the real SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 803-469-8900 Lisa or Megan. Guaranty Residential Lending, Inc. property commonly known as 3350 ments. Whole house inside & out. Hardware 1291 Broad St . 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. by assignment dated February 2, Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC 29154; Call 803-840-6911/ 494-5418 3BR 2BA Alice Dr Schools $930 AUCTION Full-time HVAC Tech & HVAC Duct 2002 and recorded February 20, 2002 that Anne Bell Fant is empowered Mo+ Dep Call M-F 8:30-5:30 November 19, 2016 H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel Installer wanted for busy Heating & in Book 833 at Page 155; and directed to appear on behalf of 803-775-1281. 10:00 A.M. Subsequently, this Mortgage was paint roofs gutters drywall blown Cooling Co. in Sumter. Minimum 5 and represent said Defendant(s), assigned to Mortgage Electronic unless the said Defendant(s), or ceilings ect. 773-9904 yrs exp. & strong job references For Rent 1035 Old Pocalla Rd. 3BR, UNITS FOR AUCTION Systems, Inc. by assignment dated required. Paid holidays vacations. A-48 Kimberly A. Salley someone on their behalf, shall 1BA, LR, Den, W/D hookup, central April 20, 2002 and recorded April 29, within thirty (30) days after service Please call 803-968-2272 A-52 Louvenia Dixon 2002 in Book 840 at Page 610. Legal Service H/A, Rent $475+$400 Dep. Call A-60 Lindsey Williams of a copy hereof as directed, procure 481-5843 or 983-6193. Subsequently, this Mortgage was the appointment of a Guardian or Assistant Manager B-5 Mary Miller assigned to Bank of America, NA by B-26 Earl Hammett Guardians Ad Litem for the said Attorney Timothy L. Griffith Opening in our Sumter office. Sales Mobile Home assignment dated January 21, 2015 Defendant(s), and it is personality a big plus. Assist C-35 Rita Hampton and recorded January 30, 2015 in 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Rentals D-12 Lorinzo C. Andrea Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury Manager in all areas of Lending & Book 1208 at Page 3028; FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of interviewing past due customer on Subsequently, this Mortgage was this Order shall forthwith be served assigned to Federal National phone and in home sales calls. Mobile home for rent just off upon the said Defendant(s) by Roofing Summons & Mortgage Association by assignment Good Salary and Bonus Program. Pinewood Rd, $550 a month, publication thereof in the The Item, 2BR/1BA, completely renovated, Notice dated December 14, 2015 and a newspaper of general circulation Auto needed. Apply at Lenders recorded December 30, 2015 in Book in the County of Sumter, State of Robert's Metal Roofing Loans 304 Broad St Sumter SC section 8 welcome. Call 1217 at Page 1727. The premises 803-847-2580 IN THE COURT OF South Carolina, once a week for 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing covered and affected by the said three (3) consecutive weeks, together avail. Expert installation. Long list of Cashier needed full time. Must have COMMON PLEAS mortgage and by the foreclosure Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, with the Summons in the above satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. some computer knowledge, be DOCKET NO. thereof were, at the time of the entitled action. self-motivated, dependable & ener- water//sewer//garbage pk-up incl'd. 2016CP4301128 making thereof and at the time of the All Types of Roofing & Repairs All getic. Apply at Wally's Hardware, RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350 filing of this notice, described as Andrew William Montgomery work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. 1291 Broad St. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA follows: All that certain piece, parcel Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. COUNTY OF SUMTER or lot of land, together with any ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED STATEBURG improvements thereon, situate, lying Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), Federal National Mortgage RESIDENTIAL PLUMBER WITH A and being in the County of Sumter, [email protected] Septic Tank COURTYARD Association ("Fannie Mae"), State of South Carolina, being shown Cleaning STRONG PROFESSIONAL WORK 2 & 3 Br, Sec. 8 Andrew W. Montgomery Plaintiff, and designated as Lot 4 of Pond (SC Bar #79893), HABIT. Must have at least 5 years of 803-494-4015 v. Acres, Section No. 6 on that certain [email protected] experience and a valid driver's Linda Ann Pack; Melissa Rodgers; plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), license. HILL PLUMBING offers Rebecca Boykin; Malcolm Pack, Jr.; dated September 4, 1990 and [email protected] competitive pay, incentives and Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of recorded in the Office of the Kevin T. Brown health insurance. Come join Sumt- Malcolm E. Pack, Deceased, their Register of Deeds for Sumter County (SC Bar # 064236), REAL heirs, Personal Representatives, in Plat Book 90 at page 1181. This [email protected] er's leading plumbing contractor by Administrators, Successors and being the same subject property filling out an application at: Jason D. Wyman ESTATE Assigns, and all other persons conveyed to Malcom E. Pack from (SC Bar # 100271), 438 N. Main St., Sumter SC EOE entitled to claim through them; all J.D. Grubb and Arline Grubb by deed [email protected] unknown persons with any right, dated February 11, 2002 and HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Andrew M. Wilson title or interest in the real estate recorded February 20, 2002 in Deed (SC Bar# 72553), Septic Tank Cleaning NEEDED EXPERIENCE IN DIESEL Manufactured described herein; also any persons Book 833 at Page 138 in the Office of Call the pros for all of your septic [email protected] ENGINE REPAIR, HYDRAULIC Housing who may be in the military service of Register Deeds for Sumter County; 100 Executive Center Drive, pumping needs. 803-316-0429 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR, the United States of America, being a Subsequently, Malcom E. Pack, Sr. Suite 201 Proline Utilities, LLC class designated as John Doe; and died on May 21, 2015, leaving the AND ELECTRICAL TROUBLE- M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now Post Office Box 100200(29202) any unknown minors or persons subject property to his heirs, Linda SHOOTING AND REPAIR IS RE- selling New Wind Zone II Champion Columbia, SC 29210 under a disability being a class Ann Pack, Melissa Rodgers, Rebecca (803) 744-4444 Tree Service QUIRED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor designated as Richard Roe; Boykin, and Malcom Pack, Jr. AND VALID DRIVERS LICENSE plans available to custom design Defendant(s). (016477-01452) Property Address: 3350 Pinewood James S. Campbell STATE TREE SERVICE REQUIRED. CONTACT JEANETTE your home. Nice used refurbished Road Sumter, SC 29154 TMS# Clerk of Court AT (803) 428-5555 FOR APPLICA- 16300-01-098 Columbia, South Worker's Comp & General liabili- homes still available also. Bank and SUMMONS for Sumter County TION INFORMATION. LOCATED IN Deficiency Judgment Carolina August 29, 2016 Sumter, South Carolina ty insurance. Top quality service, Owner financing with ALL CREDIT BISHOPVILLE, SC. SCORES accepted. Call Waived (016477-01452) 10/24/2016 , 2016 lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Face- A-4597521 11/03/2016, 11/10/2016, 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net Child Care provider.6 months exp. Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of 11/17/2016 book M & M Mobile Homes. TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Any required or ECD101 (or both). Call Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Malcolm Malcolm E. Pack, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE 803-774-7200 E. Pack, Deceased, their heirs, Land & Lots Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Tree removal, trimming & stump for Sale Assigns, and all other persons grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128 The #1 Furniture Retail Company Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all in the U.S. is seeking highly unknown persons with any right, ne STOP motivated individuals with outgoing 2 Residential lots for sale on Ootie entitled to claim through them; all A Notch Above Tree Care Full unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate personalities to join our Sales Team. Court near Concord Presbyterian described herein; also any persons quality service low rates, lic./ins., free title or interest in the real estate Candidates must have a working Church. 1.5 acres each. Ideal for who may be in the military service of SHOPPING est BBB accredited 983-9721 described herein; also any persons knowledge of computers. They will new house in quiet country setting. who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being You can fi nd everything you need be required to build sales volume by $30,000 each. Call 803-934-6191 the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and for the new house or the new providing superior customer service a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons spouse in one convenient place- Beautiful waterfront corner lot, any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class OUR CLASSIFIEDS! and knowledge of product and designated as Richard Roe; finance options. This full time across from the 17th green at under a disability being a class Sporting Goods • Electronics MERCHANDISE Lakewood Links. Call Mark designated as Richard Roe; position is based on a flexible work YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Appliances • Furniture • Cameras 803-720-2460 Jewelry • Dishes • Books schedule that includes evenings, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED that the Summons and Complaint, of Saturdays and some holidays. Offer- and required to appear and defend which the foregoing is a copy of the PLUS A Garage, Yard & ing unlimited income potential based TRANSPORTATION by answering the Complaint in this Summons, were filed with the Clerk WHOLE Estate Sales on commission and bonuses. Guar- foreclosure action on property of Court for Sumter County, South LOT MORE! located at 3350 Pinewood Road, Carolina on September 1, 2016. anteed salary during training proc- Columbia, South Carolina October ess. Send resume to 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29154, being designated LARGE GARAGE SALE 18, 2016 Sumter, SC 29150 or email to in the County tax records as TMS# Every Weekend 16300-01-098, of which a copy is [email protected] NOTICE OF Tables $2 & $3 Mopeds / ATVs / herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the FORECLOSURE FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB Help Wanted Motorcycles subscribers at their offices, 100 INTERVENTION Open every weekend. Call Part-Time Executive Center Drive, Suite 201, 803-494-5500 Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT LPN/RN Partime 7a-7p. Please South Carolina, 29202-3200, within pursuant to the South Carolina thirty (30) days after the service Supreme Court Administrative apply in person at: NHC HealthCare Multi Family 1110 Morris Way Dr Fri hereof, exclusive of the day of such Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a Sumter, 1018 North Guignard Dr., service; except that the United right to Foreclosure Intervention. To & Sat 7-? furn., baby items, toddler Sumter, SC. EOE clothes, hshld & more States of America, if named, shall be considered for any available have sixty (60) days to answer after Foreclosure Intervention, you may PT floral designer / assistant. Huge Multi-Family Yard Sale! the service hereof, exclusive of the communicate with and otherwise Includes Saturdays. Must have floral day of such service; and if you fail to deal with the Plaintiff through its Nov. 11th-13th, 8-5 at 1113 Barnwell shop exp. Also PT driver/shop do so, judgment by default will be law firm, Rogers Townsend and Dr. Hundreds of great items that are assistant. Accepting applications at rendered against you for the relief Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and priced to sell. The Daisy Shop 343 Pinewood Rd. demanded in the Complaint. Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff No phone calls please. 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit, 9200 in this action. Our law firm does not American Legion Flea Market TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN represent you. Under our ethical miles, windshield, hines pipes, sad- "Antiques, old stuff, collectibles" YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) rules, we are prohibited from giving 774-1234 Medical Help dlebags, LED lights around engine. Nov 11 & 12 8am-4pm UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF you any legal advice. You must Wanted Garage kept. Immaculate condition Call Ed 803-464-7643 Sellers AGE AND THE PERSON WITH submit any requests for Foreclosure $5500. 803-983-5763 WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES Intervention consideration within 30 needed- $15 or $20 per day. No clothing, new items or food Harkey Chiropractic is hiring a medical assistant, approx. 30hrs a week. Apply in person 8am-10am PUBLIC NOTICE Yard Sale! Fri. & Sat. 7-4 at 895 November 10th. Bring resume, 429 CONTRACTOR WANTED! Kingsbury Dr. Patio furn., baby N. Main St. clothes, flowers, women & children Shaw Air Force Base clothes. Schools / Restoration Advisory Board Meeting Instructional • ALICE DRIVE 244 Wildwood Ave. Fri. & Sat. 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14, 2016, 7am-?.lots of fabric, craft items, AREA flowers, clothes, many other items Possible classes on how to do New Beginning Banquet Facility paranormal investigations. If interes- Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, ted call 803-481-8826 or 1335 SC Highway 441, Sumter tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 803-406-8888 (.3 miles north of US Highway 378) wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Shaw is hosting a public Garage Sale Fri.&Sat. 7:30-2 at meeting at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14, 2016, at the New Beginnings 6120 Tarleton Rd, Dalzell. Antiques, RENTALS Banquet Facility, 1335 SC Highway 441, and invites the public to jewelry, lamps, glassware and lots of misc. items. attend and participate. Shaw is conducting an ongoing series of environmental activities under the Comprehensive Environmental For Sale Rooms for Rent Response Compensation and Liability Act, a federal law or Trade enacted in 1980 to require the investigation and cleanup of old, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ROOM For Rent Bi-weekly or contaminated sites throughout the country. These initiatives are New & used Heat pumps & A/C. monthly. Near Morris College. Kit. within the guidelines of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 privileges, laundry incl. also, all Act of 1976. Must have RELIABLE transportation or 843-992-2364 utilities. Call 803-968-3655 Unfurnished The meeting is of Shaw’s Restoration Advisory Board. The and a phone in your home. Apartments board provides a forum through which the base, our neighbors and regulatory agencies can work together in an atmosphere that 5 Days a week 2BR/1.5BA townhouse, water & encourages transparency, discussion, and exchange of information basic cable included. $625 Call on current and future environmental cleanup programs here. 803-481-2787 The purpose of this meeting is to allow the community the Senior Living opportunity to view detailed information about ongoing Shaw’s CALL REDA AT 774-1257 Apartments environmental cleanup activities and to discuss specifi c questions or come in to fi ll out an application for those 62+ and answers with the Shaw Environmental Restoration Team on (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor a face-to-face basis. 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Your United States Air Force is totally committed to a clean and Studio/1 Bedroom safe environment. For further information, please contact the 20 N. Magnolia Street apartments available 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Offi ce, (803) 895-2019. Sumter, SC 29150 EHO WHY WAIT! It’s the After Thanksgiving Sale NOW Sale Entire stock of Suits Buy a Suit at the Regular MAYO’S SUIT CITY Price And Get the 2nd Suit of Equal Value FREE! If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s! SHIRTS, TIES, PANTS & SHOES Buy 1, Get a 2nd “like” item at HALF PRICE! Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7