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BY KAYLA ROBINS got to the Sumter base in December, with a "main It's about making the community more resilient by [email protected] wave of my first block of airmen coming in" this putting them in a better situation. At Creech Air Force month to begin flying about February, said Lt. Col. Base in Nevada, for example, airmen have to work By the time the Air Force announced it would be David, who will be the group's commander once it shifts 24-7, 365 days a year with no reprieve. Once the opening a new MQ-9 Reaper Group at Shaw Air Force becomes a squadron. full unit is at Shaw, airmen will be able to "dwell" for a Base, the processes were in place to welcome the new To learn more about the Reapers and their airmen few months at a time between deployments to catch unit and begin operations almost immediately. Shaw is welcoming into its community, the following up on schooling, training, family visits, The unit, which includes airmen, contractors, Q&A was formatted as such based on interviews with counseling and anything else they need. The security and support personnel, carries out The Sumter Item. unit will be introduced to Shaw in phases, intelligence and air-to-ground combat missions and when it is complete, a $50 million with unmanned, remotely piloted aircraft, Q. Why was Shaw chosen as the base for a new building will be dedicated to them and Shaw was chosen as the preferred unit? — something they've never base to grow the mission — a choice had. that has not been a secret but that A. "To give, specifically, the RPA air crew "A lot of times ... we've had to be formally withheld members, but also everybody in the unit, more inherited other from the public until an assignment choices and more locations across the U.S. buildings and Environmental Right now, they're all largely based in the Southwest, had to make Assessment was Nevada, New Mexico," David said. them our approved. Shaw is closer to home for many airmen and can be own. A "small less harsh than the desert, and a goal of the Air advance Force is to retain airmen in this job and team" prevent burnout.

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Under tough personal circumstances, Sumter woman receives fund assistance

BY BRUCE MILLS financial assistance." [email protected] According to Howell, the Crisis Relief Ministry provided what she couldn't Thanks to the continued donations to help financially to ensure the propane was many Sumterites with emergency heating delivered in order to heat her home. needs, Fireside Fund keeps making an impact providingThe woman assistance was for very more happythan 40 yearswith the for Sumter United Ministries' Crisis Relief Dedicated to the memory of Tommy Mims Ministry, according to director Kevin Howell. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Last week, Howell described the Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., leaves after meeting with a unfortunate circumstances facing one female ministry's assistance. bipartisan group of senators on Monday, day three of the client of the ministry who recently was in "She was ecstatic, thanking staff and government shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington. need of propane. volunteers with tears in her eyes," Howell The lady — in her 50s — works full time but said. "It was a moving resolution to an earns a very modest income, Howell said. identifiable hardship." A return to normalcy "She earns just enough to survive but also Howell said the ministry is grateful for any too much to qualify for many government and all donations to help those in need during programs that could further assist her," the winter months. Government shutdown reopens after 3 days Howell said. This winter's Fireside Fund is dedicated to The woman has a large propane tank on her the memory of former Sumter County Sheriff BY KAYLA ROBINS "When the government property that delivers the fuel to heat her Tommy Mims, who died in December 2016. [email protected] shuts down, activities that home. When the tank needs a refill, it costs Mims joined the sheriff's office as a deputy are not expressly her between $500 to $700, and she generally in 1965, and after 23 years of service, he was While day-to-day authorized by statute, saves to prepare for that expense, according to elected sheriff in 1988. Mims served as sheriff operations throughout necessary to discharge Howell. for 16 years until his retirement in 2004. Sumter County were presidential powers or However, recently she was out of work for Throughout his tenure in law enforcement, largely unscathed by the considered necessary for several months, recovering from a leg Mims was seen as a mentor and father figure federal government the safety of human life operation. During the time, she didn't receive to the men and women he led. He was also shutting down for three and protection of property, any pay or short-term disability income, considered a dedicated public servant by days amid Congressional including operations Howell said. many Sumterites. dysfunction on passing a essential to our national Also, in the past when she would be in a Donations can be mailed to The Sumter spending measure, Shaw security, are discontinued pinch, she would call on her adult son to see Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, or Air Force Base did see and the civilians employed if he could financially assist her. But, Howell dropped off at 36 W. Liberty St. some affects closures. to accomplish these said, the son was tragically killed in the past Anyone in need of assistance with heating All non-essential civilian functions are furloughed year. costs may call Sumter United Ministries at employees at the Sumter until an appropriation bill As January's cold weather moved in earlier (803) 775-0757. base were furloughed, or Continuing Resolution this month, her propane began to run low, which means they were is enacted." and she had no one to turn to for help, Donations ending the week of Friday, Jan. placed on a "temporary Congress sped toward according to Howell. 19: non-duty, non-pay status reopening the government "She is motivated to meet her own needs, In memory of our friends who have passed because there is a lapse in Monday, as Senate but she had to turn to us for help," Howell away in 2017-18 from the Bob Reagan Life appropriations," according Democrats dropped their said. "She had just returned to work but Group at Alice Drive Baptist Church from the to Lt. Alannah Staver, objections to a temporary hadn't received a paycheck yet, and her Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Hunter, $50; in memory chief of public affairs for funding bill in return for propane bill arrived. In order to keep her the 20th Fighter Wing at home warm, she would need substantial SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A4 Shaw. SEE SHUTDOWN, PAGE A4

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Sumter County Council will meet at 6 p.m. today in County Council Cham- bers, third floor of Sumter County Administration Building, 13 E. Canal St., to consider: • Second reading of an ordinance to amend the county’s 2017-18 budget to include the purchase of automated spillway gates for Second Mill Pond dam, valued at $265,000, and the transfer of $500,000 from the county’s hospitality fund to go toward the con- struction of a veterans memorial park on Broad Street Extension ad- joining Shaw Air Force Base; • First reading of a request to amend the county’s zoning and development standards ordinance to better define real estate, contractor, subdivision proj- ect and commercial project signs; and • Receive an update from Sumter County Coroner’s Office. Before the regular meeting, Sumter County Fiscal, Tax and Property Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in County Council Conference Room to hold an executive session regarding contractual and employment matters and receive a 2017-18 financial update. Nonprofit’s rental property damaged in electrical fire

A family of six, including three children, is receiving assistance from American Red Cross after the Bagnal ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM Drive home they rent from Santee- A firefighter aims a hose at flames that reignited at the site of a warehouse fire that originally started early Friday. Lynches Affordable Housing was damaged during an electrical fire Sunday afternoon. The call came in at 3:45 p.m., and Warehouse fire reignites Monday firefighters arrived on scene at 3:51 p.m. to see smoke coming from a win- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS massive fire was extinguished — at dow air-conditioning unit, according [email protected] least on the surface — on Friday eve- to an incident report. ning. Firefighters found heavy smoke in- Sumter firefighters continued to Unfortunately, it could take up to a side the residence after forcing their contain the fire at Hodge Distribution week before the fire is finally put out way inside the 1,000-square-foot struc- & Logistics’ warehouse on Hauser because of the size of the site and ture and located flames inside a bed- Street after contents of the building amount of flammable materials, he room near the front of the house. reignited on Monday afternoon. said. The fire — caused by faulty electri- Sumter Fire Department received a Monday’s fire required a smaller cal wiring — was confined to the bed- call about the resurfaced flames about crew and fewer resources — about room, according to the report. Approx- noon and arrived to see materials eight firefighters, an excavator, one imately $3,000 in damage was caused near the center of the site on fire. ladder truck and a ground hose — to the single-family residence, and Thick, black smoke could be seen bil- compared to nearly 90 firefighters and about $1,000 in contents were lost. An lowing over the Lafayette bridge from three ladder trucks on Friday. estimated $115,000 of the structure was downtown again. The more recent flames were extin- saved along with $5,000 in contents. Battalion Chief Joey Duggan said guished just before 1 p.m., and fire- Santee-Lynches Affordable Housing the blaze absolutely reignited because fighters placed two hoses on the site rents homes at affordable rates to low- piles of flammable materials — plas- to flow water over potential hot spots to moderate-income families in 15 tic, carpet fibers and what appeared before heading back to their respec- counties including Sumter, said Karen to be cloth — were still hot from Fri- tive stations. Smith, vice president of the nonprofit. day’s fire. There will continue to be Crews will continue to check the There was no significant damage hot spots given the size of the struc- site and water flow as needed, Duggan to the house, she said. The portions MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM ture, he said. said. of the house that were damaged by On Monday afternoon, firefighters Duggan said firefighters have been He said fire investigators are still fire and smoke will be fixed and work the scene of the same warehouse monitoring the site in shifts and working to determine a cause of the cleaned, she said. fire that started early Friday. spraying water periodically since the original fire. Driver still hospitalized after wreck at elementary school

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS steer the vehicle to the left over mains because of his medical [email protected] the oncoming lane and onto condition, she said. school grounds. The medical McGirt said the driver will not The driver of the sedan that issue was not specified. be charged. crashed into the front of Alice The man sustained minor in- Visible damage to the building Drive Elementary School on juries after driving through the includes cracked and displaced Sunday morning is still in the exit side of the school’s drive- bricks on the exterior wall and a hospital because of medical is- way, knocking down two road broken flower pot. The front end sues that may have caused the signs and hitting the brick exte- of the sedan appeared to have wreck. rior near an entrance to the sustained significant damage. The driver — a man said to be school building. Damage to the school is still in his 50s according to Sumter The driver was the only occu- being assessed, said Shelly Gal- Police Department — was travel- pant in the vehicle, said Tonyia loway, a spokeswoman for Sum- ing southbound on Alice Drive McGirt, Sumter Police Depart- ter School District, on Sunday. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM about 11 a.m., in the direction of ment public information officer. Estimated damage to the vehi- A Carolina Collision Center employee loads a damaged sedan Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, when a The man was taken to Palmetto cle was not available by press onto a tow truck on Sunday at Alice Drive Elementary School. medical issue caused him to Health Tuomey, where he re- time Monday.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS graphic novelists of the last half century, April and the Ex- University of South Carolina traordinary World is not only Sumter’s Division of Arts and an engrossing, wildly imagina- Letters began the return of an tive entertainment for the annual French-language film whole family, but also a slyly series on Monday night at Net- feminist statement, an ode to tles Auditorium. science and an earnest plea for The college also distributed a world peace. It is also one of news release Monday on the se- the finest showcases for the vi- ries, which continues for the sionary work being done in next five Mondays at 5:30 p.m. contemporary French anima- at the auditorium through Feb. tion. 26. MONDAY, FEB. 5: THE PHOTO PROVIDED A grant from the French- MISSING PICTURE (2013) American Cultural Exchange Isabelle Hupper was nominated for a 2017 Academy Award for her work in Elle. The film will be shown at Council has allowed USC Sum- How can a filmmaker por- 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at USC Sumter’s Nettles Auditorium. ter to show recent French-lan- tray incomprehensible barbari- guage films through the ty, especially when he himself speechwriter for Dominique de double misfortune of knowing able portrait of a well-to-do Tournées Festival Film Series, and everyone he knew and Villepin, the French foreign too much for his own good and Paris woman with more than a a college spokesperson said. loved was directly affected by minister during the lead-up to falling for the real murderer’s few secrets. All films are free and open to this horror? the 2003 war in Iraq. (Baudry girlfriend. The film begins when Mi- the public, according to the col- Rithy Panh ingeniously co-wrote the screenplay with Yet as played by the tower- chèle Leblanc, the co-owner of lege. 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For more cussion. information, contact Picariello flee Phnom diplomat Alexandre Taillard de brightest stars of the period, past and comes to understand Monday’s at (803) 938-3812 or picaried@ Penh for agri- Worms (Thierry Lhermitte), a gives a chilling performance what has shaped her blunt, film was Ziad uscsumter.edu; or Kunka at cultural labor man who speaks in orotund as Alice, the hard-luck woman sometimes shocking personali- Doueiri’s The (803) 938-3718 or ajkunka@ camps on April outbursts. These thickets of whose blind love for an un- ty. Attack from uscsumter.edu. 17, 1975, the day words, which grow more hilari- scrupulous crook leads her to Elle explores the dark, mysti- 2013, tracking that the Khmer ous and nonsensical as the film become a ruthless femme fa- fying sides of the psyche but the growing dis- Rouge seized progresses, combine egregious tale and frame Mr. Hire. While with a light touch and fast pace illusion of a Cambodia’s clichés, lofty quotations from Panique is first and foremost that allow Verhoeven to make highly successful Palestinian capital city. the sages of ancient Greece a thrilling movie, both for its the most of his characters’ surgeon who lives and works in In calm, occasionally astrin- and impenetrable bureaucrat- iconic performances and Du- comic foibles. One only has to Tel Aviv. gent first-person narration speak. vivier’s confident use of set compare Elle’s bumbling men Following is the schedule for (read by Randal Douc), we As Arthur scrambles to fig- pieces (several scenes in a to its powerful heroine to real- the five remaining films in the learn that Panh was 13 when ure out just what, exactly, his fair, a desperate rooftop es- ize that this is a feminist film, series, along with a brief syn- Pol Pot began his genocidal re- highly capricious boss wants cape), it also provides deep in- one that furthers the discus- opsis of each film provided by gime; by 1979, the year that the from him, the crisis in “Lous- sight into the mentality of the sion on rape and trauma, but, the college. Khmer Rouge leader was re- demistan” (clearly a stand-in lynch mob and the pessimistic most importantly, portrays MONDAY, JAN. 29: APRIL AND moved from power, the direc- for Iraq) deepens. The new hire world view that existed in the women in positions of strength. THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD tor’s parents, sisters and a must also contend with the immediate aftermath of World Nominated for a 2017 Acade- (2015) niece and nephew were dead, petty office squabbling of his War II. my Award for her work in Elle, among the millions who per- territorial colleagues and their MONDAY, FEB. 26: ELLE (2016) Isabelle Hupper delivers an- This one-of-a-kind animated ished. The title refers to the bids for power; meanwhile, the other brave, illuminating per- adventure film ushers the fact that almost all of the docu- overweening Alexandre quite The first French film by Paul formance. 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SHUTDOWN weeks. The Associated Press the need to deal with the but unrelated issue.” FROM PAGE A1 reported the measure needed expiration of DACA, “as To reopen the government, 60 votes, and Democrats these young people know no the Senate must vote on final assurances from Republican flyovers, aerial provided 33 of the 81 it got. other home than the United passage, which the House leaders that they will soon demonstrations, military Eighteen senators, including States.” must then approve. President take up immigration and band performances, tours members of both parties, “I believe the process we Donald Trump must then other contentious issues, The and ceremonial were opposed. have created will allow us to sign the measure. The House Associated Press reported. demonstrations. Neither of Sumter’s U.S. get a result on these and approved the bill 266-150. At Shaw, active duty “While daily operations senators, though, were other important issues. I Among the congressmen who military and essential will continue as normal,” among the 18. enjoyed working with my voted to end the shutdown civilian personnel continued Staver said before the vote on Both Sen. Lindsey Graham colleagues — on both sides of were Sumter’s U.S. Rep. to perform their duties Monday, “it is distressing our and Sen. Tim Scott voted to the aisle — as we searched Ralph Norman, R-05. “without pay until Congress civilian teammates suffer end the shutdown. Graham for breakthroughs that would U.S. House Assistant makes appropriated funds furlough again [a shut down was the one who proposed not only keep the Democratic Leader James E. available to compensate them occurred in 2013]. A the legislation on Friday government running, but Clyburn, also a Sumter for this period of service,” government shutdown causes night after consulting with a ultimately make it work for congressman, opposed the Staver said. serious uncertainty and will group of bipartisan senators. the American people.” Continuing Resolution. While certain on-base have severe and disruptive “Ending the government Sen. Scott was not as “Republicans are refusing support facilities, such as the financial effect on an already shutdown stops the losing for complimentary toward to five aid and comfort to library and Community stressed workforce or civilian the country. But it’s not Democrats. those Americans who are Activity Center, were closed airmen.” winning. Winning is solving “Unfortunately, my suffering through no faulty or provided limited services Military members who the nation’s problems,” The colleagues on the left side of their own due to natural during the shutdown, the were not subjected to Republican senator said in a chose to play a political game disasters that have occurred impact on day-to-day furlough had to continue statement Monday. “Winning that caused the Schumer in multiple places in this operations at Shaw were performing their duties while is ensuring we have the Shutdown, jeopardizing country,” he said in a minimal, according to Staver. not receiving pay for those funding needed for our health care for million of statement Monday evening. Emergency support three days. military to meet the vulnerable children and “Rather than another provided by Shaw first Senate Republic leader tremendous challenges they funding for our brave men stopgap half-measure, the responders and defense Mitch McConnell’s face. Nothing means more to and women in uniform,” he American people deserve the support to civil authorities in commitment to quickly me than making sure we take said in his statement. “Senate security and certainty of a response to disasters or other tackle the issue of immigrant care of our military’s needs Democrats have finally made long-term budget that puts threats to human life “Dreamers” was contingent as they fight a war we can’t the right decision to end their well-being first and continued as normal. All on Democrats providing afford to lose. Today, we took their political game and foremost.” departmental community enough votes now for a a giant step forward in that reopen the government — The measure was sent to and public outreach events stopgap spending measure direction.” finding a permanent solution Trump’s desk Monday were stopped, including any lasting a little less than three Graham also mentioned for Dreamers is an important evening.

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BY ROBERT BURNS made a matter of the past,” he POW-MIA Accounting Agen- AP National Security Writer said aboard his flight to Asia. cy, still directs efforts to find Despite the passage of time, and identify remains of WASHINGTON — A half- the legacy of the U.S. war is Americans killed in Vietnam. century after the Tet Offensive never far from the surface. Decades of searches still punctured American hopes of The countries didn’t normal- haven’t accounted for more victory in Vietnam, Defense ize relations until 1995. It took than 1,200 people. An addi- Secretary Jim Mattis is visiting an additional two decades be- tional 350 are missing in Laos, the former enemy in search of fore Washington fully lifted a Cambodia and China, the Pen- a different kind of win: incre- ban on selling deadly weapons tagon says. Mattis may visit mental progress as partners in to Vietnam. The Vietnamese POW-MIA accounting repre- a part of the world the Penta- have largely embraced the sentatives during his visit. gon has identified as vital for new partnership as they’ve Mattis has shown interest the United States to compete sought to diversify diplomatic in some of the unfinished with China and Russia. and security relations in the business of Vietnam, too. Last Mattis, a retired general region, fearing Chinese prima- month, he approved giving a who entered the Marine cy. Vietnam fought a border Medal of Honor to a Marine Corps during Vietnam but did THE ASSOCIATED PRESS war with China in 1979, and for valorous actions in a coun- not serve there, arrived in In- Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis testifies Oct. 30 during a Senate For- bitterness runs deep. ter-offensive to retake Hue. A donesia on Monday where eign Relations Committee hearing on “The Authorizations for the Use The current crop of top U.S. Marine gunnery sergeant at he’ll spend two days before of Military Force: Administration Perspective” on Capitol Hill in Wash- generals is too young to have the time, John Canley of Ox- visiting Hanoi for talks with ington. served in Vietnam. The last nard, California, had been senior government and mili- chairman of the Joint Chiefs awarded the Navy Cross for tary leaders. in Washington in November and more assertive position in of Staff to have been a Viet- heroic action, including rescu- By coincidence, Mattis will 1967 that the war was about to the South China Sea. The nam veteran was Adm. Mike ing wounded Marines from be in Vietnam just days before enter a phase “when the end Trump administration sees Mullen, who served aboard a Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 1968. the 50th anniversary of the begins to come into view.” Vietnam as a partner in op- Navy destroyer in 1969 that Hue and the Tet Offensive communist offensive on Jan. The fighting dragged on for posing China’s assertion of provided fire support for remain a powerful symbol of 30-31, 1968, when North Viet- seven more years, fueling U.S. territorial claims in the South American and South Vietnam- the war for Americans of that nam attacked an array of key street protests and convulsing China Sea, including the ese ground forces near Da generation; an Associated objectives in the South, includ- American politics, before the Spratlys, an island chain Nang. The only secretary of Press photograph by Eddie ing the city of Hue, a former North prevailed and the last where Taiwan, Malaysia, the defense to have fought in Viet- Adams of a Vietnamese officer imperial capital and cultural Americans evacuated in 1975. Philippines, Vietnam and Bru- nam was Chuck Hagel, wound- executing a Viet Cong suspect icon on the Perfume River. At The former enemies have nei also have claims. ed in 1968. He served as Penta- on a street in Saigon on the the time, Mattis was a senior gradually set aside their war- Mattis said he didn’t expect gon chief from 2013-2015. second day of the Tet Offen- at Columbia High School in time differences, in part out the war to come up in his But the war isn’t a relic of sive was a rallying cry for U.S. Richland, Washington. The fol- of shared concern about Chi- talks in Vietnam. history at the Pentagon. An war protesters and is still an lowing year he joined the Ma- na’s growing military power “That largely has been obscure office, the Defense iconic symbol of the conflict. rine Corps Reserves. The Tet Offensive gave the North an important boost, Shelly A. Lundberg even though it ultimately was Certified Public Accountant a military failure. It collapsed an air of confidence among FREE FRIES Come to the Professionals U.S. leaders that they would soon win a favorable peace with purchase of for your tax needs. agreement. Looking ahead to any Large Pizza Let us show you how the Tax Cuts and 1968, the top U.S. commander Jobs Act will affect you. in Vietnam at the time, Gen. William Westmoreland, fa- Business - Individual - Non-Profit mously declared in a speech EXPIRATION 1/31/18 2630-b-b hhardeeardee ccoveove • ssumter,umter scsc 803-469-7300803-469-7

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PHASE I What: Two combat lines Build-out: Small trailers When: On site now, flying toward the end of February PHASE II What: Beefing up the combat lines, adding more airmen in rotation Build-out: Larger portable trailers When: Fall PHASE III What: Full 487-person unit, eight combat lines Build-out: $50 million building for hosing, training, dwell and operations When: 2021

REAPER FROM PAGE A1 U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS KATHRYN R.C. REAVES An MQ-9 Reaper mobile cockpit pilot’s station remains empty at Shaw Air Force Base on Thursday. This is from scratch," said Lt. was approved, said Chris Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson approved the base to host a new MQ-9 Reaper group, which is Col. Andre, director of Aamold, deputy base civil anticipated to receive more than 400 Airmen, to achieve combatant commander objectives by executing operations for the squadron. engineer. “dominant persistent attack and reconnaissance.” "It's going to be tailor made for Aamold's role in the process us to be able to operate before the first airmen even efficiently and comfortably." arrived was vital to allowing for operations to begin as soon A: Eventually, it is Q: Where will the A: MQ-9 Reapers are Q: How did this process as they got here and as quickly estimated the 487-person unit aircraft be going? boasted as "dominant, begin? as possible after the will consist of 378 airmen, 44 persistent, attack and assessment was approved in contractors, 18 security A: "Any major campaign reconnaissance." Dominant A: Air Combat Command November. personnel and 47 support in which U.S. air power is a "just by nature," David said. created a program called the "We planned what were the personnel. player in modern warfare, you Persistent because they can Culture and Process requirements for space, "Our career field has had a will find Air Force remotely fly for "many, many hours." Improvement Plan to, in part, utilities, communications. We lot of stress with the piloted aircraft. That's During that flight time, the find ways to improve on could advertise contracts and operations tempo," David said. anecdotally, but pretty much pilot can switch with another concerns identified by airmen go up to the actual award. We "They get tired of it. It's not anywhere you're reading about because it is remotely piloted. and their families in the RPA couldn't award the bid, but we the mission. They like the in the news, we're there, and "The human is no longer the career fields. did all the preparatory steps," mission. They get tired of we can be force multipliers," limiting factor," David said. "We are increasing the he said. "It takes three to six back-to-back assignments in David said. And it being unmanned number of squadrons and the months to get any type of the desert. Volunteers [to join The aircraft themselves will takes out the risk to the pilot. numbers of people that do facilities assessment." this unit], we've had to turn not ever be at Shaw. They will "We can occupy that air this, but not at the same time He said no one wanted to people away from this. We're take off, land and be housed at space over that battlefield," increasing the number of wait that long after they were all volunteers, and all the time other locations. David said. "We can wait for the aircraft we're flying. We're given the go-ahead. we've been in this [RPA] bad guys to make the wrong breaking out of the cycle we've "If you ask airmen what do community, that's never Q: What is the benefit of move, and then we can action been in for the last decade of you like to see improved, and happened before, to my using an RPA over manned that. 24-hours-a-day shift work you don't do anything and it knowledge." aircraft? "The 'M' in the name is really where airmen have no chance takes years, it looks bad on that it is a multi-role aircraft." to rest," David said. leadership," Aamold said. After Shaw was chosen as the preferred base, nothing warm, friendly atmosphere • painless experience • family oriented "irrevocable" such as digging Q: Who will be in the or building could begin until unit? an Environmental Assessment

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Americans, Pakistanis Pakistan Institute of Peace superintendent, who had and lies" in return while weak and corrupt entity that Studies in Islamabad, said the advocated on Afridi's behalf, harboring Afghan insurgents has failed to convince a see saga differently trust deficit between the two was shot and killed, Nadeem who attack American soldiers critical mass of Afghans that countries is an old story that said. in neighboring Afghanistan. it's a better alternative to the PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) won't be rewritten until Afridi used a fake hepatitis Days later, the U.S. suspended Taliban." — Shakil Afridi has Pakistan and the U.S. revise vaccination program to try to military aid to Pakistan, Afridi spends his days languished in jail for years — their expectations of each get DNA samples from bin which could amount to $2 alone, isolated from a general since 2011, when the other, recognize their Laden's family as a means of billion. prison population filled with Pakistani doctor divergent security concerns pinpointing his location. But Infuriated by Trump's militants who have vowed to used a and plot an Afghan war he has not been charged in tweet, Pakistan accused kill him for his role in vaccination scam strategy, other than the connection with the bin Washington of making it a locating bin Laden, Nadeem in an attempt to current one which is to both Laden operation. scapegoat for its failure to said. Still, Nadeem said identify Osama kill and talk to the Taliban. He was accused under bring peace to Afghanistan. authorities are treating Afridi bin Laden's "Shakil Afridi (is) part of tribal law alleging he aided The Wilson Center's well and he is in good health, home, aiding U.S. the larger puzzle," he said. and facilitated militants in Kugelman advocated a according to those who have Navy Seals who AFRIDI Afridi hasn't seen his the nearby Khyber tribal "scaled-down relationship" seen him. tracked and lawyer since 2012, and his region, Nadeem said. Even between the two countries. He There was no indication killed the al- wife and children are his only the Taliban scoffed at the said both sides need to agree whether U.S. Acting Assistant Qaida leader. visitors. For two years his file charge that was filed to make to disagree on some issues Secretary of State Alice Wells Americans might wonder "disappeared," delaying a use of Pakistan's antiquated and instead focus on those brought Afridi's case up in how Pakistan could imprison court appeal that still hasn't tribal system, which allows areas where they can agree to recent meetings in Pakistan. a man who helped track down proceeded. The courts now closed courts, does not cooperate against terror But in a statement, the U.S. the mastermind of the 9/11 say a prosecutor is require the defendant to be groups that both regard as State Department told the AP attacks. Pakistanis are apt to unavailable, his lawyer, present in court, and limits threats, including the Islamic that Afridi has not been ask a different question: How Qamar Nadeem Afridi, told the number of appeals, he State group and al-Qaida. forgotten. could the United States betray The Associated Press. said. Pakistan and the Taliban "We believe Dr. Afridi has its trust and cheapen its "Everyone is afraid to even If charged with treason — sanctuaries it provides are a been unjustly imprisoned and sovereignty with a secret talk about him, to mention which Pakistani authorities big part of the insurgents' have clearly communicated nighttime raid that shamed his name," and not without say he committed — Afridi success in Afghanistan, but our position to Pakistan on the military and its reason, Nadeem, who is also would have the right to public it's only one of many factors, Dr. Afridi's case, both in intelligence agencies? 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Editor’s note: This column originally ran Secretary Ryan Zinke to spare his state. Conservatives can rationalize inac- administration, the National Acade- in the Post and Courier on Saturday. Apparently, there is a point at which tion against global warming on the mies of Science, Engineering and some Republican officeholders can no grounds that it’s distant, speculative Medicine undertook a $1 million study t’s rare to see bipartisan agree- longer abide the administration’s indif- and resistant to tolerable remedies. of the health hazards. The Trump ad- ment on much of anything these ference to environmental preservation. But they somehow manage to over- ministration canceled it. days. But an array of Republican Until now, the prevailing attitude look harms that are far more immedi- The plan to expand offshore oil drill- Iand Democratic governors of among them has been that nature is ate, tangible and solvable. ing betrays an equally callous attitude. states on the East and West coasts big enough to take care of itself. A They do so even though there is noth- The Interior Department announced have found common cause in telling broad rollback of protections by Don- ing logically conservative about tolerat- the decision after it proposed to kill a the Trump administration: Take your ald Trump’s appointees has proceeded ing pollution. Just as your neighbors rule — adopted after the 2010 Deepwa- offshore oil rigs, and put them where with hardly a protest. have no right to smash your windows, ter Horizon oil spill, the worst in Ameri- the sun don’t shine. Young people may not believe that they have no right to pump sewage onto can history — that tightened regula- A number of GOP leaders sounded the federal Environmental Protection your lawn. Nor should the factory down tions designed to avert a repeat. as though they had just come from a Agency came into being under and the road be allowed to emit substances The Interior Department says remov- two-week wilderness outing sponsored with the support of a Republican presi- that endanger your health or despoil ing these “unnecessary burdens’’ will by the Sierra Club. “We cannot afford dent (Richard Nixon). Or that the 1970 your community. Preventing pollution save the industry $228 million over a de- to take a chance with the beauty, the Clean Air Act passed almost unani- is a basic function of government, like cade — a puny amount next to the $17 majesty and the economic value and mously. Or that a bipartisan majority national defense and policing. billion worth of damage the Deepwater vitality of our wonderful coastline,’’ overwhelmingly approved a 1990 up- The pitifully low importance Trump Horizon spill did to the Gulf of Mexico said South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc- date, signed by another Republican and Pruitt put on this responsibility is and the 11 lives it ended. The adminis- Master, objecting to the Interior De- president (George H.W. Bush). reflected in their budget — which tration wants to stimulate offshore drill- partment’s plan to open thousands of On the latter occasion, Sen. Mitch would cut the EPA’s funding by 31 per- ing while making it more dangerous. miles of coastal waters to oil and gas McConnell, now the Senate GOP lead- cent and slash its personnel. Pruitt, “My top priority is to ensure that exploration. er, said proudly, “I had to choose be- who accuses Obama of neglecting Florida’s natural resources are protect- Maryland’s Larry Hogan agreed with tween cleaner air and the status quo. I toxic waste sites, would reduce the ed,’’ Gov. Scott said in reference to the his fellow Republican. “Such drilling chose cleaner air.’’ Today, however, he budget to clean them up by 25 percent. offshore drilling plan, and the adminis- would create too great a risk to the wants to encourage the production and Deferring to the demands of indus- tration agreed. That’s a sweet deal for health, safety and welfare of Maryland use of coal, which is infamous for its try is the operating mode of this ad- him and residents of his state. But those citizens, communities and businesses,’’ filthiness. EPA Administrator Scott ministration. The EPA has scrapped people who would like to prevent envi- he declared. New Hampshire’s Chris Pruitt is trying to advance the same regulations that blocked companies ronmental harms in the rest of the Sununu and Massachusetts’ Charlie goal by undoing the Obama adminis- from dumping mountaintop mining country? They can go sit on a drill bit. Baker are also against the plan. Most tration’s Clean Power Plan, even debris into waterways and valleys — conspicuous is Florida’s Rick Scott — though his own agency estimates that which ravages landscapes and pres- Steve Chapman is a columnist for the who was unique in persuading Interior it would save at least 1,900 lives a year. ents risks to people. Under the Obama Chicago Tribune. LETTER TO THE EDITOR USPS POSTMASTER HAS HIS HEAD IN A HOLE What’s happened to our mail deliv- ery? We live on Rural Route 4 and got absolutely NO mail delivery yesterday (Jan. 18). This has happened several times in the last four months, and complaints to the USPS online have resulted in nothing! Today (Jan. 19) I called the Sumter post office and an employee answered the phone. When I asked why we didn’t receive mail, he told me I’d have to talk to a supervisor. I held the phone for 10 minutes, and no one came to the phone. I called three more times, and no one answered the phone! Apparently we are out of line if we actually expect to receive service, as in United States Postal Service. The postmaster either has his head in a hole or does not care if the mail gets delivered or not. I would appreciate some comment about this situation! GERALD DUHON Sumter COMMENTARY A U.S.-Turkish clash in Syria for dominance?

he war for domi- If Erdogan is serious, a and set up sanctuary; cope to include portions of the While our “allies’’ and ad- nance in the Middle clash with the U.S. is com- with rising Iranian influence Euphrates river valley and versaries have vital interests East, following the ing, as our Kurdish allies oc- in Damascus; and pursue the international borders to the there, we do not. The Assads Tcrushing of ISIS, ap- cupy most of Syria’s border removal of Bashar Assad’s east and north.’’ have been in power for the pears about to commence in with Turkey. ruthless regime. Remarkable: A U.S.-created lifetime of most Americans. Syria — with NATO allies Moreover, the U.S. has an- But who authorized this border army is going to oc- And we Americans have America and Turkey on op- nounced plans to create a strategic commitment, of in- cupy and control long never shown a desire to fight posing sides. 30,000-man Border Security definite duration, in Syria, stretches of Syria’s borders there. Turkey is moving armor Force of Kurds and Arabs to when near two decades in with Turkey and Iraq, over Assad has a vital interest: and troops south to Syria’s keep ISIS out of Syria. Afghanistan have failed to Syria’s objections. And the preservation of his family border en- Erdogan has branded this secure that nation against U.S. military will stand be- regime and the reunification clave of BSF a “terror army,’’ and the return of al-Qaida and hind the BSF. of his country. The Turks Afrin, occu- President Bashar Assad of ISIS? Are the 2,000 U.S. troops in have a vital interest in keep- pied by Syria has called BSF mem- Again and again, the Syria really up to that task, ing armed Kurds out of their Kurds, to bers “traitors.’’ American people have said should the Turks decide to border regions adjacent to drive them This U.S. plan to create a they do not want to be cleanse the Syrian border of their own Kurdish minority, out, and then BSF inside Syria, Damascus dragged into Syria’s civil Kurds, or should the Syrian which seeks greater indepen- drive the declared, “represents a bla- war. Donald Trump won the regime decide to take back dence. Syrian tant attack on the sovereign- presidency on a promise of territory occupied by the The Israelis and Saudi roy- Pat Kurds out of ty and territorial integrity no more unnecessary wars. Kurds? als want the U.S. to keep Iran Buchanan Manbij far- and unity of Syria and a fla- Have the American people Who sanctioned this com- from securing a land bridge ther south as grant violation of interna- been had again? mitment to a new army, from Tehran to Damascus to well. tional law.’’ Will they support a clash which, if Syria and its Rus- Lebanon. Says President Recep Does not the Syrian gov- with NATO ally Turkey, to sian and Iranian allies, and The U.S. War Party wants Tayyip Erdogan, “We will ernment have a point? keep armed Kurds on Tur- the Turks, do not all back us to smash Iran and remain destroy all terror nests, one Now that ISIS has been key’s border, when the Turks down, risks a major U.S. war in the Middle East forever to by one, in Syria, starting driven out of Raqqa and regard them as terrorists? with no allies but the Kurds? assure the hegemony of its from Afrin and Manbij.’’ Syria, by what authority do Are we prepared for a As for Syria’s Kurds cast- favorites. For Erdogan, the Kurdish U.S. forces remain to arm shooting war with a Syrian ing their lot with the Ameri- Have the generals taking YPG, the major U.S. ally in troops to keep the Damascus army, backed by Russia, cans, one wonders: Did they us into Syria told the presi- Syria, is an arm of the Kurd- government from reimpos- Iran, Hezbollah and Shiite not observe what happened dent how and when, if ever, ish PKK in Turkey, which we ing its authority on its own militias from Iraq, Afghani- when their Iraqi cousins, they plan to get us out? and the Turks have designat- territory? stan and Pakistan, to hold after helping us drive ISIS ed as a terrorist organiza- Secretary of State Tiller- onto a fourth of Syria’s ter- out of Mosul, were them- Patrick J. Buchanan is the tion. son gave Syria the news ritory in alliance with selves driven out of Kirkuk author of a new book, “Nix- While the Kurds were our Wednesday. Kurds? by the Iraqi army, as their on’s White House Wars: The most effective allies against The U.S. troop commit- The U.S. coalition in Syria U.S. allies watched? Battles That Made and Broke ISIS in Syria, Turkey views ment to Syria, he said, is said this week the BSF will In the six-year Syrian civil a President and Divided them as a mortal peril and now open-ended. be built up “over the next war, which may be about to America Forever.’’ intends to deal with that Our goals: Guarantee al- several years’’ and “be sta- enter a new phase, America threat. Qaida and ISIS do not return tioned along the borders ... faces a familiar situation. © 2018 CREATORS.COM

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PRO FOOTBALL Patriots’ defense was key to another postseason comeback BY KYLE HIGHTOWER centage in NFL, scoring touch- over the final 30 minutes, much like The Associated Press downs on 67.9 percent of trips this the Atlanta Falcons did with 28-3 season (40 on 56 drives). The Jag- lead in last year’s Super Bowl col- FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — So uars scored touchdowns on both of lapse against New England. The Pa- many times during the Patriots’ their red-zone trips in the first half, triots seized on it and the Jaguars’ run of success over the past two de- as quarterback Blake Bortles had offense never got closer than the cades, the defense was watching as his way with short and intermedi- Patriots’ 25 in the second half. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tom Brady sealed another victory. ate routes to pile up first downs. “We put ourselves in position to New England cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) In Sunday’s 24-20 AFC champion- It added up to a 20-10 fourth-quar- come back and just keep fighting,” breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville wide re- ship victory over the Jacksonville, ter lead, and left Gillette Stadium in defensive end Tray Flowers said. ceiver Dede Westbrook (12) that gave the Patriots a the defense got its chance to secure stunned silence as New England’s “We knew they were going to run 24-20 victory in the AFC championship game on Sun- the Patriots’ record 10th Super hopes of getting a chance to defend the ball, but we kept fighting and it day in Foxborough, Mass. Gilmore, the former Univer- Bowl appearance. its Super Bowl title seemed to be was a fourth-quarter game.” sity of South Carolina standout, and the Patriots will Jacksonville entered the game dwindling. take on Philadelphia in the upcoming Super Bowl. with the best red-zone scoring per- But Jacksonville got conservative SEE PATRIOTS, PAGE B2

PREP BOWLING PRO FOOTBALL Foles, Eagles Thrice as nice fly into Super Bowl, rout Vikings 38-7 BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — With one quarter remaining, Eagles players on the field and side- line already were dancing. A bit later, after their stun- ning and resounding 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings earned them the NFC champi- onship, they listened as nearly 70,000 made the Linc shake with “Fly Eagles Fly.” Hey Philly, you’re in the Super Bowl. “It was electric. The fans are awesome,” All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson said. “We’re going there to prove we belong,” added Brandon Graham of the meeting with the AFC champion Patriots in two weeks. And maybe it’s time for ev- eryone to put aside Carson Wentz’s injury. Nick Foles might be good enough to win the Eagles their first NFL title since 1960. Foles was on fire Sunday night against the stingiest scoring defense in the NFL. Next up after their most-lop- sided playoff victory: the Ea- gles’ first Super Bowl appear- ance since 2005, against the team that beat them then. Foles replaced the injured Wentz in Game 13 and finished PHOTO PROVIDED off a rise from last place last The Laurence Manning Academy boys bowling team won its third straight SCISA team state championship on Thursday at Gamecock season to first in the NFC Lanes. Members of the team are, left to right: David Johnson, assistant coach Ashleigh Atkins, assistant coach Les Gravermoenn, head East. There were plenty of coach Jay Atkins, James Sandifer, Gregory Morris, Mark Lupori, Harley Sandier, Seth Stamps and Hayden Griffin. doubters entering the playoffs, but the former starter in Phil- adelphia (15-3) under another regime has been brilliant. High-scoring opening game helps LMA “I just think you’ve got to keep going at it,” Foles said. “And we all believe in each boys bowling team secure 3rd straight title other. I’m blessed to have amazing teammates, amazing BY DENNIS BRUNSON last year and then won state. We Heathwood Hall by 40 points, 534- [email protected] won several matches this year.” 494. Cardinal Newman was third at SEE EAGLES, PAGE B2 Any doubts that the Swampcats 462 and Thomas Sumter Academy The Laurence Manning Academy would go back-to-back-to-back were was fourth at 381. boys bowling team felt good about pretty much erased after the first of “It took a lot of pressure off of us its chances of winning its third the three games in the 4-team cham- to get to that early lead,” said Lau- straight SCISA team championship pionship round. rence Manning head coach Jay At- on Thursday at Gamecock Lanes. LMA rolled a season high 223 in kins, who has led the program to “We were really confident going the opening game for a 60-pin lead four state titles in the seven years in,” said Mark Lupori. “We didn’t and increased its lead by one pin in win a single (regular-season) match the second game. It went on to beat SEE BOWLING, PAGE B3

PRO TENNIS Djokovic, Thiem out; Chung, Sandgren in MELBOURNE, Australia Hyeon Chung last eight at a Grand Slam. in 20 years to reach the (AP) — Even by Australian and Tennys Then there’s Tennys. The quarterfinals in his debut at Open standards, back-to- Sandgren play- 26-year-old from Tennessee Melbourne Park. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS back shockers have resulted ing for a spot in had never won a Grand The bespectacled Chung Philadelphia wide receiver Alshon in a most unexpected quar- the semifinals. Slam match or beaten a top- ripped 47 winners, including Jeffery (17) goes up to grab one terfinal. The 58th- 10 player until last week. a forehand on the slide and of his two touchdown receptions The season-opening Grand DJOKOVIC ranked Chung The 97th-ranked Sandgren at full stretch that put him from quarterback Nick Foles in Slam has a tendency to be relentlessly at- beat Thiem 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (4), within two points of victory, the Eagles’ 38-7 victory over Min- unpredictable, but losing tacked a clearly 6-7 (7), 6-3, following up on and credited Djokovic as his nesota in the NFC championship six-time champion Novak injured Djokovic in a 7-6 (4), his earlier victory over 2014 inspiration. game on Sunday in Philadelphia. Djokovic and fifth-ranked 7-5, 7-6 (3) fourth-round vic- Australian Open champion “When I’m young, I’m just Jeffery, the former University of Dominic Thiem within a few tory, becoming the first Stan Wawrinka. South Carolina standout had five hours on Monday leaves South Korean to reach the He’s only the second man SEE TENNIS, PAGE B4 catches for 85 yards. B2 | TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD TODAY’S GAMES James Hahn (18), $27,189 Sacramento at Orlando, 7 p.m. 68s-66q-72n-70—276 PATRIOTS Brooklyn at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Chez Reavie (18), $27,189 FROM PAGE B1 TV, RADIO Cleveland at San Antonio, 8 p.m. 67q-69n-71s-69—276 Boston at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Webb Simpson (18), $27,189 New York at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. 69s-66q-72n-69—276 The most telling example came after the Patri- TODAY Jason Dufner (18), $27,189 6 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 69q-69n-70s-68—276 ots took their final lead of the game on Danny Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Tyrone Van Aswegen (18), $27,189 Amendola’s 4-yard touchdown catch in the back Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). New Orleans at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 68n-71s-65q-72—276 10 a.m. – Amateur Golf: Latin America Amateur Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m. Bronson Burgoon (11), $18,983 of the end zone. Championship Fiinal Round from Santiago, Utah at Detroit, 7 p.m. 68n-66s-68q-75—277 The Jaguars initially went back to their suc- Chile (ESPN2). Toronto at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Ben Crane (11), $18,983 70n-67s-68q-72—277 10 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Houston at Dallas, 8 p.m. cess in the first half , starting the drive with an Brian Gay (11), $18,983 Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m. 68s-64q-73n-72—277 8-yard completion from Bortles to Marqise Lee, Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). Minnesota at Portland, 10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Chesson Hadley (11), $18,983 followed by a 29-yard pass to Dede Westbrook to 1 p.m. – College Football Senior Bowl Practice 71q-67n-69s-70—277 from Mobile, Ala. (NFL NETWORK). THURSDAY’S GAMES Patton Kizzire (11), $18,983 set Jacksonville up on New England’s 38. 2 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour The Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m. 70s-66q-69n-72—277 But the Patriots reset, and after an incomple- Bahamas Great Abaco Classic Third Round Washington at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Hunter Mahan (11), $18,983 tion by Bortles on first down, linebackers Kyle from Winding Bay, Bahamas (GOLF). New York at Denver, 9 p.m. 68s-67q-69n-73—277 2 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Kevin Na (11), $18,983 Van Noy and James Harrison got to Bortles for Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from 66q-67n-74s-70—277 Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Rob Oppenheim (11), $18,983 a sack, prying the ball loose. Jaguars tackle 4 p.m. – College Football Senior Bowl Practice NHL STANDINGS 67s-68q-70n-72—277 Cam Robinson recovered the fumble, but it set from Mobile, Ala. (NFL NETWORK). Alex Cejka (7), $14,025 up a third-and-19. 4:30 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open EASTERN CONFERENCE 66n-70s-71q-71—278 Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from Corey Conners (7), $14,025 New England kept the pressure on Bortles Atlantic Division 68n-68s-69q-73—278 Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). Michael Kim (7), $14,025 and he could only manage a 4-yard completion 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM GP W L OT Pts GF 67q-64n-71s-76—278 to James O’Shaughnessy. 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). GA Kevin Kisner (7), $14,025 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Providence at Tampa Bay 46 31 12 3 65 164 121 67n-68s-67q-76—278 “They had maybe one or two plays that we Villanova (FOX SPORTS 1). Boston 45 27 10 8 62 150 112 Sean O’Hair (7), $14,025 talk about this time of year,” safety Devin Mc- 6:30 p.m. – College Basketball Arkansas at Toronto 48 26 17 5 57 153 139 68s-70q-69n-71—278 Georgia (SEC NETWORK). Florida 45 19 20 6 44 129 148 Sam Ryder (7), $14,025 Courty said. “Sixteen games, a play or two may 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Davidson at Dayton Montreal 47 19 22 6 44 120 148 67n-71s-70q-70—278 have success, but (Patriots defensive coordina- (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Detroit 45 18 20 7 43 120 138 Nick Watney (7), $14,025 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Kansas at Oklahoma Ottawa 44 15 20 9 39 121 157 65s-67q-72n-74—278 tor) Matt (Patricia) said it best: It wasn’t a big (ESPN). Buffalo 46 11 26 9 31 103 162 Robert Garrigus (5), $13,039 adjustment that you needed to do; it was just 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Oklahoma State at Metropolitan Division 72s-65q-71n-71—279 Texas Tech (ESPNEWS). Tom Hoge (5), $13,039 needing to play aggressively.” 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Wisconsin at Iowa GP W L OT Pts GF 69n-73s-66q-71—279 David Lingmerth (5), $13,039 With Jacksonville facing fourth-and-15 on its (ESPN2). GA 71s-65q-71n-72—279 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Vanderbilt at 43, cornerback Stephon Gilmore reached in Washington 48 28 15 5 61 146 136 Ben Martin (5), $13,039 Tennessee (ESPNU). New Jersey 45 24 13 8 56 142 137 69s-67q-71n-72—279 front of Bortles’ pass to O’Shaughnessy to force 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Clemson at Virginia Columbus 47 26 18 3 55 126 130 Trey Mullinax (5), $13,039 a turnover on downs. (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM Philadelphia 47 23 16 8 54 137 134 70s-64q-70n-75—279 102.7). N.Y. Rangers 48 24 19 5 53 144 140 Brett Stegmaier (5), $13,039 It was a special moment for Gilmore, who bat- 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 49 25 21 3 53 142 149 71s-68q-67n-73—279 tled injuries and inconsistent play after signing (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). N.Y. Islanders 48 24 20 4 52 168 176 Scott Brown (4), $12,449 7 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Carolina 47 21 18 8 50 130 146 70s-69q-69n-72—280 a five-year, $65 million contract in the offseason. Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from WESTERN CONFERENCE Wesley Bryan (4), $12,449 “It wasn’t the biggest play I’ve made, but it Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). 65n-75s-68q-72—280 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Detroit Central Division Brice Garnett (4), $12,449 was definitely one of the most important,” he (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). GP W L OT Pts GF 74s-68q-66n-72—280 said. “To come from where I came from last 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Cleveland at San Sung Kang (4), $12,449 68s-69q-69n-74—280 year, and be a part of this great team ... I love it Antonio (TNT). GA Talor Gooch (4), $12,095 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Creighton at St. Winnipeg 48 28 13 7 63 156 128 and that’s why I decided to come here.” Nashville 45 28 11 6 62 139 119 65n-72s-69q-75—281 John’s (FOX SPORTS 1). Tom Whitney, $12,095 For Bortles, it was his first loss this season 8:30 p.m. – College Basketball: Alabama at St. Louis 49 28 18 3 59 142 129 Dallas 48 27 17 4 58 148 129 68n-68s-71q-74—281 Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). Matt Every (3), $11,623 when he didn’t commit a turnover. He was pre- 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Virginia Colorado 45 26 16 3 55 150 130 Minnesota 47 25 17 5 55 138 133 66n-74s-67q-75—282 viously 8-0. Commonwealth at St. Louis (CBS SPORTS Chicago 46 22 18 6 50 139 130 Billy Hurley III (3), $11,623 NETWORK). 73s-67q-66n-76—282 “We had a two-minute drive at the end of the 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Mississippi State at Pacific Division Smylie Kaufman (3), $11,623 game to win the AFC championship, so there’s Kentucky (ESPN). GP W L OT Pts GF 69q-68n-70s-75—282 not a whole lot more you can ask for than that,” 9 p.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Keith Mitchell (3), $11,623 Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from GA 70q-66n-72s-74—282 Bortles said. “You’ve got to take advantage of Melbourne, Australia (ESPN2). Vegas 46 31 11 4 66 157 123 Rory Sabbatini (3), $11,623 that and find a way to win the game.” 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Texas A&M at San Jose 46 26 14 6 58 134 122 69n-69s-66q-78—282 Calgary 46 25 16 5 55 132 127 Chris Stroud (3), $11,623 Louisiana State (ESPNU). And now the Patriots will have a chance at Los Angeles 47 25 17 5 55 135 114 70s-68q-70n-74—282 10:30 p.m. – NBAS Basketball: Boston at Los Anaheim 48 22 17 9 53 131 135 John Peterson (3), $11,210 their sixth Super Bowl trophy, which would tie Angeles Lakers (TNT). Edmonton 47 21 23 3 45 131 149 70s-68q-69n-76—283 the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most ever. 11 p.m. – College Basketball: Nevada-Las Vegas Vancouver 47 18 23 6 42 121 153 Abraham Ancer (2), $11,092 at Fresno State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Arizona 48 11 28 9 31 114 168 69n-67s-71q-77—284 McCourty said the defense is invigorated by 2 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open Ben Silverman (2), $10,974 the opportunity. Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinal Matches from NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for 67q-71n-70s-84—292 Melbourne, Australia (TENNIS). overtime loss. Top three teams in each division “This team is battle-tested,” McCourty said. 3:30 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Australian Open and two wild cards per conference advance to “You go through ups and downs. You go through playoffs. AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 POLL Men’s Quarterfinal Match from Melbourne, adversity. ... We just keep giving ourselves a Australia (ESPN2). SUNDAY’S GAMES The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first- chance to win, and the hard work pays off.” PREP SCHEDULE Philadelphia 2, Washington 1, OT place votes in parentheses, records through Vegas 5, Carolina 1 Jan. 21, total points based on 25 points for a TODAY Winnipeg 1, Vancouver 0 first-place vote through one point for a 25th- Varsity Basketball San Jose 6, Anaheim 2 place vote and last week’s ranking: Crestwood at Lugoff-Elgin, 6 p.m. Los Angeles 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Record Pts Prv Lakewood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES 1. UConn (32) 18-0 800 1 Lee Central at Chesterfield, 6 p.m. 2. Mississippi St. 20-0 764 3 Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m. 3. Baylor 17-1 726 4 Camden Military at Laurence Manning (Boys 4. Louisville 20-1 703 2 Only), 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. 5. Notre Dame 18-2 683 5 Varsity and JV Basketball Ottawa at St. Louis, 8 p.m. 6. Texas 15-3 584 9 Conway at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Nashville, 8 p.m. 7. Oregon 18-3 568 7 Sumter at Conway (Girls Only), 6 p.m. Florida at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 8. Florida St. 18-2 564 12 Manning at Hanahan, 4:30 p.m. Buffalo at Edmonton, 9 p.m. 9. South Carolina 16-3 556 10 Scott’s Branch at Oceanside Academy (No JV Columbus at Vegas, 10 p.m. 10. Tennessee 16-3 519 6 Girls), 5 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, 10 p.m. 11. Missouri 17-2 497 11 Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. 12. Ohio St. 16-3 462 8 Robert E. Lee at Williamsburg, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. 13. UCLA 15-4 443 13 Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy, 4 14. Maryland 16-3 394 14 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 15. Texas A&M 15-5 302 16 Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. 16. Michigan 17-4 297 19 Los Angeles at Calgary, 10 p.m. 17. Oregon St. 14-5 269 18 NFL PLAYOFFS 18. Duke 15-5 222 15 THURSDAY’S GAMES 19. Oklahoma St. 14-4 203 24 WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 20. West Virginia 16-4 202 17 Saturday, Jan. 6 Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. 21. Georgia 17-2 168 — Nashville at New Jersey, 7 p.m. 22. Green Bay 17-2 164 23 Tennessee 22, Kansas City 21 Boston at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. 23. California 14-5 120 21 Atlanta 26, Los Angeles Rams 13 Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 24. TCU 13-5 43 — Sunday, Jan. 7 Washington at Florida, 7:30 p.m. 25. Arizona St. 14-6 34 22 Jacksonville 10, Buffalo 3 Carolina at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans 31, Carolina 26 Colorado at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Others receiving votes: Stanford 32, Iowa 18, Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. NC State 12, South Florida 12, Belmont 10, DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS Columbus at Arizona, 9 p.m. Marquette 8, Gonzaga 4, Florida Gulf Coast 3, Saturday, Jan. 13 Calgary at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Nebraska 3, Rutgers 3, Mercer 2, Utah 2, Dayton Buffalo at Vancouver, 10 p.m. 1, Purdue 1, South Dakota St. 1, Virginia 1. Philadelphia 15, Atlanta 10 N.Y. Islanders at Vegas, 10 p.m. New England 35, Tennessee 14 Winnipeg at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 N.Y. Rangers at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. AP MEN’S TOP 25 POLL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jacksonville 45, Pittsburgh 42 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ Minnesota 29, New Orleans 24 men’s college basketball poll, with first-place New England defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois PGA-CAREERBUILDER SCORES votes in parentheses, records through Jan. 21, walks off the field with the AFC championship tro- CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday total points based on 25 points for a first-place La Quinta, Calif. vote through one point for a 25th-place vote phy after the Patriots’ 24-20 victory over the Jack- Sunday, Jan. 21 and last week’s ranking: AFC Purse: $5.9 million sonville Jaguars on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. New England 24, Jacksonville 20 s-Stadium Course, Yardage 7,113; Par 72 Record Pts Prv NFC q-La Quinta CC Course, Yardage 7,060; Par 72 1. Villanova (63) 18-1 1623 1 Philadelphia 38, Minnesota 7 n-Nicklaus Tournament Course, Yardage 7,159; Par 2. Virginia (1) 18-1 1537 2 72 3. Purdue (1) 19-2 1499 3 PRO BOWL (x-won on fourth playoff hole) 4. Duke 17-2 1439 5 Sunday, Jan. 28 Final 5. Kansas 16-3 1338 10 x-Jon Rahm (500), $1,062,000 6. Michigan St. 17-3 1243 9 EAGLES At Orlando, Fla. 62q-67n-70s-67—266 7. West Virginia 16-3 1217 6 FROM PAGE B1 Andrew Landry (300), $637,200 AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ESPN/ABC) 8. Xavier 18-3 1180 11 63q-65n-70s-68—266 9. Cincinnati 17-2 1087 12 SUPER BOWL Adam Hadwin (145), $306,800 10. North Carolina 16-4 1014 15 coaches. Everyone here that’s a part of the 66n-67s-67q-68—268 11. Arizona 16-4 974 14 Philadelphia Eagles organization is first class.” Sunday, Feb. 4 John Huh (145), $306,800 12. Oklahoma 14-4 917 4 At Minneapolis 68n-69s-65q-66—268 13. Ohio St. 17-4 787 22 Foles’ best work might have come against Martin Piller (145), $306,800 New England vs. Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. (NBC) 14. Texas Tech 15-4 763 8 Minnesota (14-4) and its vaunted defense that 64n-67s-67q-70—268 15. Gonzaga 17-4 610 13 Kevin Chappell (95), $205,025 16. Saint Mary’s (Cal) 19-2 571 - was torn apart in every manner. Foles threw 71n-64s-67q-67—269 17. Wichita St. 15-4 547 7 for 352 yards and three touchdowns, showing NBA STANDINGS Scott Piercy (95), $205,025 18. Clemson 16-3 474 20 68q-65n-66s-70—269 poise, escapability and moxie in going 26 for EASTERN CONFERENCE 19. Auburn 17-2 470 17 Brandon Harkins (80), $171,100 20. Florida 14-5 366 - 33. Atlantic Division 64q-68n-68s-70—270 21. Arizona St 15-4 353 16 Jason Kokrak (80), $171,100 “I’m so happy for Nick and the offense,” said W L Pct GB 22. Tennessee 13-5 260 21 63q-67n-71s-69—270 23. Nevada 18-3 190 - coach Doug Pederson, “and for Nick, every- Boston 34 13 .723 — Sam Saunders (80), $171,100 24. Rhode Island 15-3 189 - Toronto 31 14 .689 2 70q-67n-69s-64—270 25. Michigan 17-5 123 23 thing he’s been through and battled, he stayed Philadelphia 22 20 .524 9½ Harris English (65), $135,700 the course and we all believed in him.” New York 21 26 .447 13 67q-68n-70s-66—271 Others receiving votes: Miami 83, Louisville 81, Brooklyn 18 29 .383 16 Seamus Power (65), $135,700 TCU 45, Kentucky 38, Kansas St 35, Seton Hall Foles was helped greatly by the Eagles’ domi- Southeast Division 70s-66q-65n-70—271 25, Creighton 20, Florida St. 14, Houston 5, New Jhonattan Vegas (65), $135,700 Mexico St. 4, Providence 2, Boise St. 2. nation on defense and a spectacular weaving W L Pct GB 65n-69s-68q-69—271 50-yard interception return TD by Patrick Rob- Miami 27 19 .587 — Bud Cauley (55), $106,200 Washington 26 20 .565 1 67q-68n-71s-66—272 TRANSACTIONS inson. Philadelphia ruined the Vikings’ hopes Charlotte 18 26 .409 8 Austin Cook (55), $106,200 of being the first team to play in a Super Bowl Orlando 14 32 .304 13 63n-70s-64q-75—272 BASEBALL Atlanta 13 32 .289 13½ Grayson Murray (55), $106,200 American League in its own stadium. Central Division 65s-68q-67n-72—272 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with Instead, the Eagles will seek their first Super Andrew Putnam (49), $88,500 RHPs Rob Scahill, Chris Volstad and Michael W L Pct GB 69n-66s-69q-69—273 Ynoa, LHP T.J. House and INFs Patrick Leonard Bowl crown in Minnesota on Feb. 4; their last Cleveland 27 18 .600 — Peter Uihlein (49), $88,500 and Matt Skole on minor league contracts. championship came in 1960. Indiana 25 22 .532 3 70q-64n-70s-69—273 CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with C Milwaukee 23 22 .511 4 Aaron Wise (49), $88,500 Jack Murphy and LHP Adam Wilk on minor “I’m so proud of our players,” team owner Detroit 22 23 .489 5 64q-69n-72s-68—273 league contracts. Jeffrey Lurie said. “The resilience this group Chicago 18 28 .391 9½ Ricky Barnes (38), $57,754 HOUSTON ASTROS — Claimed LHP Buddy 71q-65n-68s-70—274 Boshers off waivers from Minnesota. of men has is unequaled.” WESTERN CONFERENCE Beau Hossler (38), $57,754 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with OF OVER AT HALFTIME: Minnesota made it look Southwest Division 64q-69n-73s-68—274 Tyler Collins on a minor league contract. Zach Johnson (38), $57,754 National League easy at the outset, driving 75 yards on nine W L Pct GB 67q-64n-73s-70—274 CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP plays, each of which gained yardage. The pay- Houston 32 12 .727 — Brendan Steele (38), $57,754 Brian Duensing on a two-year contract. San Antonio 30 18 .625 4 71s-69q-66n-68—274 PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with C off was a 25-yard throw from Case Keenum to New Orleans 24 21 .533 8½ Stewart Cink (38), $57,754 Ryan Lavarnway on a minor league contract. Kyle Rudolph well behind linebacker Najee Memphis 16 29 .356 16½ 68n-69s-65q-72—274 American Association Dallas 15 31 .326 18 Brian Harman (38), $57,754 KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed RHP Jake Matthys. Goode as Philadelphia’s defense looked con- Northwest Division 65q-68n-70s-71—274 LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed RHP JR Bunda and Charles Howell III (38), $57,754 OF Brandon Jacobs. fused on the play. W L Pct GB 67n-70s-66q-71—274 WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed INF Leo Vargas. That didn’t happen again for Philly. Minnesota 30 18 .625 — Ryan Palmer (38), $57,754 Can-Am League Oklahoma City 26 20 .565 3 69s-67q-67n-71—274 QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed OF James McOwen. Defensive end Chris Long had a huge hand in Portland 25 21 .543 4 Nick Taylor (38), $57,754 Robinson’s 50-yard interception return. Long Denver 23 23 .500 6 68n-71s-69q-66—274 BASKETBALL Utah 19 27 .413 10 Lucas Glover (25), $36,706 burst in from the left side and got his arm on 66q-68n-71s-70—275 National Basketball Association Keenum to disrupt the throw for Adam Thiel- Pacific Division Russell Knox (25), $36,706 MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Fired coach Jason Kidd. W L Pct GB 69q-64n-71s-71—275 FOOTBALL en. The ball went directly to Robinson, who National Football League Golden State 37 10 .787 — Nate Lashley (25), $36,706 sped down the left side, then made a sharp cut 67s-71q-68n-69—275 ARIZONA CARDINALS — Named Steve Wilks L.A. Clippers 23 22 .511 13 coach. Phoenix 17 29 .370 19½ Kevin Streelman (25), $36,706 to the right and got a superb block from Ronald 67s-69q-68n-71—275 ATLANTA FALCONS — Named Greg Knapp L.A. Lakers 17 29 .370 19½ quarterbacks coach. Darby to reach the end zone. Sacramento 13 32 .289 23 Hudson Swafford (25), $36,706 66q-68n-70s-71—275 CAROLINA PANTHERS — Named Eric Washington Inspired, Philly’s D forced a three-and-out, defensive coordinator. SUNDAY’S GAMES Richy Werenski (25), $36,706 the Foles led the Eagles on a 12-play, 75-yard Orlando 103, Boston 95 67n-67s-71q-70—275 L.A. Lakers 127, New York 107 Tom Lovelady (25), $36,706 GYMNASTICS masterpiece of a drive. LeGarrette Blount Brooklyn 101, Detroit 100 73s-64q-71n-67—275 USA GYMNASTICS — Announced the resignations showed all his power and escapability on an 11- Indiana 94, San Antonio 86 Derek Fathauer (18), $27,189 of chairman Paul Parilla, vice chairman Jay 71s-66q-70n-69—276 Binder and treasurer Bitsy Kelly. yard surge up the middle for a 14-7 lead. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 | B3

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP Payeur, WH sporting Lady Barons fall to Northwood 63-60 Wilson Hall’s varsity girls basket- Lady Barons. ball fell to 12-6 on the season with a CRESTWOOD 30 63-60 loss to Northwood Academy LAKEWOOD 10 clays team finish first at Nash Student Center. Natalie Jackson led the Lady Crestwood High School defeated EDGEFIELD — Mason Payeur won Kamaron Rodriguez had 12 points. Barons with 18 points. Madison El- Lakewood 30-10 on Thursday at the highest overall score and led Wil- MAYEWOOD 37 more had 16 points and five steals, The Swamp. son Hall’s sporting clays team to a BATES 29 while Susanna Hutson had 12 Shaniyah Davis led the Lady first-place finish in the senior varsity points and Courtney Clark eight Knights with 10 points. high school division of the SCDNR/ Mayewood Middle School defeated points. C.E. MURRAY 16 SCISA Trap State Qualifier on Satur- Bates 37-29 on Monday at the BMS SCOTT’S BRANCH 61 SCOTT’S BRANCH 7 day at Palmetto Shooting Complex. gymnasium. C.E. MURRAY 45 Payeur and teammates John Thom- Kayshawn Boyd led the Bantams SUMMERTON — Scott’s Branch as Parker and Matthew Blankenship with eight points. Jordan Dantzler SUMMERTON — Scott’s Branch lost to C.E. Murray 16-7 on Friday qualified for the state trap finals on had seven. High School defeated C.E. Murray at the SBHS gymnasium. Feb. 8-9. B TEAM BASKETBALL 61-45 on Friday at the SBHS gym- Tierra Parson led the Lady Ea- The WH junior varsity team of nasium. gles with three points. Haile McElveen, Bynum Kelley and WILSON HALL 36 Mary Wimberly led the Lady Ea- On Tuesday in Summerton, James Hiott finished seventh. TRINITY-BYRNES 21 gles with 19 points. Chaniya Mon- Scott’s Branch topped Bethune- MS BASKETBALL roe added 14, while Tonia Lawson Bowman 28-7. Tiaunna Hunt led SB Wilson Hall improved to 10-3 with a had nine and Cambria Parker with seven points. Keonna Felder ALICE DRIVE 45 36-21 victory over Trinity-Byrnes on eight. added six, while Rosandra Bennett EBENEZER 27 Monday at Nash Student Center. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Summer- and Tyleiesha Gibson both had Tate Sistare led the Barons with 12 ton, Scott’s Branch defeated Bet- five. Alice Drive Middle School improved points and Jackson Duvall had seven. hune-Bowman 60-39. Wimberly and MS BASKETBALL to 11-1 on the season with a 45-27 vic- VARSITY BASKETBALL Teja Madison both had 11 points, tory over Ebenezer on Monday at the while Parker added 10. Lawson and ALICE DRIVE 53 ADMS gymnasium. LAKEWOOD 67 Monroe both had eight. EBENEZER 36 Ryan McCants led the Hawks with LIBERTY HEIGHTS 66 C.E. MURRAY 13 points. Deandre Porter added nine Stevye Sinkler and Dayziana Mc- and Keon Jett had eight. CHARLESTON — Lakewood Scott 5, Edwards 11, Barnes 2, Cray combined for 43 points to lead CHESTNUT OAKS 59 High School’s Grant Singleton Morris 7, Paulin 3, Morgan 3, An- Alice Drive to a 53-36 victory over MANNING 50 scored 18 points and was named derson 14. Ebenezer on Tuesday at the ADMS the most valuable player in the SCOTT’S BRANCH gymnasium. Chestnut Oaks defeated Manning Lowcountry Shootout in a 67-66 Sinkler led the Hawks with 24 Junior High School 59-50 on Monday victory over Liberty Heights of Wimberly 19, Bowman 5, Parker points. McCray had 19 and Amaya at the COMS gymnasium. Charlotte on Saturday at the Por- 8, Lawson 9, Madison 2, Monroe 14, Coleman had six. Zayveon Wells led the Falcons with ter-Gaud gymnasium. Seaberry 2. CHESTNUT OAKS 43 17 points and eight steals. Kori Green Ahkeem Lawson added 15 points for LEE CENTRAL 40 MAYEWOOD 19 had a double-double of 12 points and the Gators, who improved to 12-8. BUFORD 28 10 rebounds, Lawrence Burroughs Jaron Richardson had 11 and Terrell Chestnut Oaks improved to 11-0 had 10 points and eight rebounds and Houston had nine. BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central on the season with a 34-24 victory High School improved to 4-2 in Re- over Furman on Saturday at the gion IV-2A with a 40-28 victory over COMS gymnasium. Buford on Friday at the LCHS gym- Quanayzha Pearson led the Lady USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL nasium. Falcons with 14 points. Antiyona Robionne Myers led the Lady Roach added 13. Stallions with 19 points, six re- On Thursday, Chestnut Oaks de- bounds and four assists. Kendra feated Mayewood 43-19. Pearson led Wilson returns, S.C. Lesane added eight points and four the Lady Falcons with 17 points. assists, while Keoniyah Dennis had Roach added 10, Avianna Johnson eight points, nine rebounds and eight and Kalayah White six. four blocked shots. B TEAM BASKETBALL women top Kentucky JV BASKETBALL CLARENDON HALL 13 LAURENCE MANNING 38 PATRICK HENRY 4 PINEWOOD PREP 34 BY KEITH TAYLOR said Wilson was the difference in the SUMMERTON — Clarendon Hall The Associated Press game. MANNING — Laurence Manning remained undefeated with 13-4 vic- “She’s a world-class player,” Mitch- Academy improved to 7-2 with a tory over Patrick Henry on Thurs- LEXINGTON, Ky. — South Carolina ell said. “One of the best human be- 38-34 victory over Pinewood Prep day at the CH gymnasium. coach Dawn Staley was relieved to get ings on the planet that plays women’s on Monday at Bubba Davis Gymna- Macie McIntosh and Ashlynn her top player back on the court. basketball.” sium. Ewell both had four points for the Senior A’Ja Wilson came off the Former Kentucky forward Alexis Audrey Bennett led the Lady 5-0 Lady Saints. bench and scored 26 points after miss- Jennings added 17 points and seven re- Swampcats with 12 points. Bryce On Wednesday in Summerton, ing two games because of an ankle in- bounds for the Gamecocks (16-3, 5-2). Erickson had eight points, 12 re- Clarendon Hall defeated Holly Hill jury, leading No. 10 South Carolina The junior averaged 8.9 points and 5.4 bounds and four blocked shots. 13-4. Sydney Berry led CH with six over Kentucky 81-64 Sunday. rebounds during her two seasons with Breanna Boykin and Madison points and Colleen McIntosh had “It helped (us) in so many aspects of the Wildcats. Truett both had six points. five. the game,” Staley said. “Obviously she “I wasn’t worried about (coming On Friday in Sumter, LMA WILSON HALL 27 can score the ball and she can rebound back),” Jennings said. “I just did what I handed Wilson Hall its first loss LAURENCE MANNING 15 and defensively she blocks shots. She’s do best and that’s scoring the ball. Play- of the season with a 25-24 victory. an intimidator in the paint.” ing (at Rupp Arena) was very different Boykin led LMA with 14 points. Wilson Hall defeated Laurence “It just helps our overall morale and than (playing at Memorial Coliseum). I Peyton Davis had six points, while Manning Academy 27-15 on Friday she’s a voice out there on the court didn’t shy away from the crowd. We Bryce Erickson had 11 rebounds at Nash Student Center. and she talks to our young players. She have a lot of fans at our gym, too.” and three blocked shots. Sarah Sonntag led the Lady Bar- gives us a great deal of confidence,” Tyasha Harris had 12 points for WILSON HALL 33 ons with nine points. she said. South Carolina in its seventh straight NORTHWOOD 20 SPORTING CLAYS Wilson, who tops the Southeastern win over Kentucky. The Gamecocks Conference in scoring with 23.2 points made their last five shots of the first Wilson Hall improved to 13-1 WH team finishes third per game, showed no ill effects in her half and outscored the Wildcats 21-8 in with a 33-20 victory over North- EDGEFIELD — The Wilson Hall return from a sprained right ankle. the second quarter. wood Academy on Monday at Nash middle school ladies sporting clays She shot 10 for 12 and also had eight “We got the ball to the right people,” Student Center. team finished third in the SCDNR/ rebounds. Staley said. “Getting the ball to our Gracyn Coker and Abbie Beatson SCISA Trap State Qualifier at Pal- “It definitely felt good to be out post players benefited us.” led the Lady Barons with eight metto Shooting Complex. there,” Wilson said. “I really did miss Maci Morris led Kentucky (9-11, 1-5) points. Owings Holler added six. The team Samantha Richards, my teammates and just being out with 19 points. On Friday in Sumter, WH lost to Madisen Galiano and Ann Weath- there. It’s a lot of fun and felt good to Taylor Murray had 17 points, KeKe Laurence Manning Academy 25-24. ers Blankenship qualified for the get back in it.” McKinney had 12 and Dorie Harrison Lucy Matthews and Becca Cromer state trap finals to be held Feb. Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell 11. both had five points to lead the 8-9.

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owner of Kinlaw Grocery for David Jenkins, 75, husband of Memphis, TN 38105-2479; tended the public schools of OBITUARIES more than 40 years. He was a Marcella Pence Jenkins, died American Red Cross, P.O. Box Sumter County and was a beloved “Papa” to Adair, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839; or graduate of Hillcrest High ROSE MARIE KENNEDY Grant and Mary Louise. Lake Marion Nursing Facility. to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. School Class of 1972. She fur- BARNESVILLE, Ohio — He was preceded in death Services will be announced Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC thered her education at Rose Marie Kennedy, 69, wife by a sister, Linda K. Lawhon; by Stephens Funeral Home & 29150. South Carolina State Univer- of Donald Kennedy, died on and a brother, William O’Dell Crematory, 304 N. Church St., You may go to www.bullock- sity and Orangeburg Techni- Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Wheel- Atkinson. Manning, SC 29102, (803) 435- funeralhome.com and sign the cal College to pursue her ing Memorial Hospital in Surviving are two sons, 2179. www.stephensfuneral- family’s guest book. life’s goal of being a nurse. Wheeling, West Virginia. Allen Kinlaw Jr. of Columbia home.org The family has chosen Bull- She worked in that field for Born on March 25, 1948, at and Glenn Kinlaw of Sardin- JAMES DUNCAN SR. ock Funeral Home for the ar- more than 30 years, special- Hamilton Air Force Base, Cal- ia; a sister, Marth Ann Effler rangements. izing in geriatric care in var- ifornia, she was a daughter of of Sumter; two brothers, James Duncan Sr., 80, hus- ious locations in Georgia and the late John and Martha Thomas Wayne Kinlaw and band of Estelle Mack Duncan, South Carolina. She attended James Kitzak. She was em- Kenneth Wyman Kinlaw, both departed this life on Jan. 20, and was a faithful member ployed at the Shaw Air Force of Lynchburg; and three 2018, at his residence. Bullock Funeral Home of Shepherd United Method- Base Exchange for many grandchildren. He was born on Feb. 25, & Crematorium ist Church, where she served years. Please visit www.floydfuner- 1937, in Atlanta, a son of the as a member of the United Survivors include her hus- alhome.com for online condo- late Viola Jones Duncan. SAMUEL GOODMAN Methodist Women, Steward- band of Barnesville; a son, lences. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. ess Board, Voices of Praise Tobby Kennedy (Nancy) of VINCENT P. WARD Main St., Sumter, is in charge Samuel Goodman, 56, hus- Choir and Sister Circle. Timmonsville; a daughter, of arrangements. band of Nancy Davis Good- She leaves to cherish her Trina Hayes (Benjie) of Sum- Vincent Paul “Vince” Ward, BETTY W. WARNER man, died on Monday, Jan. 22, memories: one daughter, ter; grandchildren; great- 60, died on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tu- Kanika J. Scott; one son, grandchildren; a brother, 2018, at his home. WEDGEFIELD — Betty omey. Thabiti S. Scott; her mother; Duke Kitzak (Linda) of Sum- Born on Nov. 5, 1957, in Berniece Wood Warner, age Born on Feb. 28, 1961, in one sister, Nevetta H. Rem- ter; lifelong special friends, Sumter, he was a son of the 82, beloved wife of 46 years to Sumter County, he was a son bert; one brother, Kelvin L. Lupe and Ruben Hill and Roy late Thad Anderson Ward Jr. Bobby Gene Warner, died on of Sigers and Earlene Grant Rembert; three grandchil- Barkley; and fur baby, Angel and Lucille Madray Ward. He Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at her Goodman. dren; a host of nieces, neph- Marie. was formerly a co-owner of residence. The family is receiving rela- ews, other relatives and Funeral services will be Wards Barbecue. Born in Franklin, Indiana, tives and friends at the home, friends. held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Survivors include two she was a daughter of the late 2615 Yank Haven Drive. The family is receiving rel- at the Elmore-Cannon-Ste- daughters, Chrystal Mims Clarence Daniel Wood and Ina Funeral arrangements are atives and friends at the phens Funeral Home chapel (Troy) and Erin Ward, both of Mae Whetstine Jolliffe. Betty incomplete and will be an- home of her mother, 1230 S. with the Rev. Neil DuBose of- Sumter; four grandchildren, was an avid football fan, read- nounced by Williams Funeral Pike East, Lot 124, Sumter. ficiating. Burial will be at Ev- Hayden, Lucy Hayes, Mason er and animal lover. She was Home Inc. Funeral services will be ergreen Memorial Park ceme- and Ashton; three brothers, very patriotic and supported ASHAWNTIE BROWN held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday tery. Charles “Bubba” Ward (Jean- her country. She was fair- at Shepherd United Method- Pallbearers will be Zack nie) and Mickey Ward (Anna), minded and treated everyone Ashawntie Brown entered ist Church, 2210 N. Main St., Hayes, Chase Hayes, Kyle all of Sumter, and Buddy the same. She was very family eternal rest on Jan. 16, 2018, Sumter, with the Rev. Ray- Turpin, Travis Kennedy, Ward (Renee) of Spartanburg; oriented and her true joy was in Baltimore. mond Cooke, pastor, eulogist. Tradd Hayes and William and a special aunt, Dianne spending time with her loved He was born on Feb. 3, 1998, The remains will be placed Hayes. Condrey (Jimmy) of Sumter. ones. Betty was an active in Baltimore, a son of Ed- in the church at noon. Honorary pallbearer will be Funeral services will be member of Wedgefield Baptist mond “Buster Rogers” Wil- The procession will leave Justin Stover. held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday Church. liams, formerly of Sumter, at 12:20 p.m. from the home The family will receive at the Elmore-Cannon-Ste- Surviving in addition to her and Margaret Brown Wil- of her mother. friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today phens Funeral Home chapel husband are four daughters, liams. He was a freshman at These services have been at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens with the Rev. Sammy Ged- Vicky Jo Niccum and Rachel Richmond Community Col- entrusted to the manage- Funeral Home. dings officiating. Burial will Lee Niccum Andrews of Indi- lege. ment and staff of Williams Memorials may be made to be at Evergreen Memorial anapolis, Indiana, Susan War- Services were held on Sat- Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Park cemetery. ner Shaw and her husband, urday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Balti- Main St., Sumter. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC Pallbearers will be Steve Paul, of Scranton and Karen more. Online memorial messages 29150. Shorter, Mark Amerson, Lynn Warner of Atlanta; two Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funer- may be sent to the family at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Chris Crawford, Dalton Ward, sons, Robert David Warner al Home No. 2 was in charge [email protected]. Funeral Home and Crematori- Easton Ward and Chase Ward. and his wife, Virginia Rose of these arrangements. com. um of Sumter is in charge of Honorary pallbearers will Warner, and Allen Douglas This is a courtesy an- Visit us on the web at the arrangements. be Thomas Dollard, Brian Warner and Tammy, all of nouncement of Williams Fu- www.williamsfuneralho- ALLEN W. KINLAW SR. Crawford, Tripp Ward, Cody Florence; one son-in-law, neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main meinc.com. Ward, Dylan Ward Nicholas John Coward of Sumter; four St., Sumter. KEYSHAWN G. DRAYTON LYNCHBURG — Allen War- Condrey, Bubba Callahan and brothers, Clarence Daniel Online memorial messages ren Kinlaw Sr., age 67, passed Justin Ward. Wood Jr., David Wood, Timo- may be sent to the family at Keyshawn Givens Drayton, away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, The family will receive thy Joe Wood and Philip M. [email protected]. 6 months, died on Monday, at McLeod Hospice House, friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wood; three sisters, Rita Kay com. Visit us on the web at Jan. 22, 2018, at the Medical after an illness. Wednesday at Elmore-Can- Kneller, Susan Wood and Jan- www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. University of South Carolina, A graveside service will be non-Stephens Funeral Home. ice Wood; 10 grandchildren; com Charleston. held at 2 p.m. today at Taber- Memorials may be made to and 15 great-grandchildren. PATRICIA A. SCOTT Born on July 3, 2017, in nacle Cemetery near Lynch- the American Cancer Society, In addition to her parents, Sumter County, he was a son burg, directed by Floyd Fu- 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle she was preceded in death by Patricia A. Rembert Scott, of Klentae Drayton and Stacy neral Home of Olanta. Beach, SC 29577. a daughter, Cindy Jane Cow- 63, transitioned to her eter- Givens. The family will receive Elmore-Cannon-Stephens ard. nal home on Wednesday, The family is receiving rela- friends following the service Funeral Home and Crematori- Services will be private. Jan. 17, 2018, at her home. tives and friends at the home, at the graveside. um of Sumter is in charge of Memorials may be made to Born on Aug. 22, 1954, in 751 N. Main St., Apartment 52. Born in Lynchburg, he was the arrangements. the Salvation Army of Sum- Sumter County, she was a Funeral arrangements are a son of the late Junious WILLIAM D. JENKINS ter, 16 Kendrick St., Sumter, daughter of Elizabeth V. incomplete and will be an- Woodrow Kinlaw and Blonnie SC 29150; St. Jude’s Children’s Rembert and the late Her- nounced by Williams Funeral Amerson Kinlaw. He was the SUMMERTON — William Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, man E. Rembert Sr. Pat at- Home Inc. 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She gained some mickry and the haze of insis- gins its 19th season on Minne- notoriety for being ruthlessly tent sentimentality. As on sota’s Paul Bunyan Trail, “Fiddler on the Roof” (8 p.m.). Bad chaperone on “The Mick” iced out of the “happy” most daytime talk shows, ev- sampling game dishes includ- (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * An an- “Today” gang and has enjoyed erything is made better with a ing muskrat, duck stew and niversary to forget on “Mod- a recent moment of karmic hankie and a hug. bear pastrami. SERIES NOTES ern Family” (9:30 p.m., ABC, r, comeuppance when her for- • Anna Paquin stars in the • A case brings Pride back A teen witness vanishes on TV-PG). Alec Baldwin hosts mer tormentor Matt Lauer Canadian import “Bellevue” to one of his mother’s haunts “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * “Match Game” (10 p.m., ABC, r, was exposed as an arrogant, (10 p.m., WGN, TV-MA). She’s on “NCIS: New Orleans” (10 “Ellen’s Game of Games” (8 p.m., TV-PG). sleazy guy. 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Help Wanted Unfurnished Summons & Summons & Estate Notice Full-Time Homes Notice Notice Sumter County NOTICE TO CREDITORS Truck Driver 1670 Pinewood Rd 3 BR 1Ba, Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June represent said Defendants, it is ANNOUNCEMENTS Helena Chemical Company, a Recently renovated, carport, C/H/A/ 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of OF ESTATES national agricultural-chemical com- Rent +deposit. Call 803-795-6126 rents contained in the referenced ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Persons having claim against the pany, has an opening for a truck Mortgage is perfected and Attorney Esquire, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC following estates are required to deliver 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and or mail their claims to the indicated Lost & Found driver with CDL A Class or B Class. A House for Rent: 3BR 1BA C/H/A, for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that fenced yard. $500 a month/$500 all rents shall be payable directly to hereby is appointed Guardian ad Personal Representatives, appointed to hazmat endorsement would be a Litem on behalf of all unknown security. No pets/ No smoking. it by delivery to its undersigned administer these estates, and to fi le their Found 2 young Dogs black & tan plus. This person will make deliver- minors and all unknown persons claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Contact Ruth: 803-494-5422 attorneys from the date of default. In off Hwy 378 (MB Hwy.) Call ies, load and unload products, ability the alternative, Plaintiff will move who may be under a disability, all of Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. 803-840-5205. Proof of ownership whom may have or claim to have Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or to use forklift and perform various Mobile Home before a judge of this Circuit on the required warehouse duties. Requires a high 10th day after service hereof, or as some interest or claim to the real before the date that is eight months after Rentals property commonly known as 609 N school diploma or GED equivalent. soon thereafter as counsel may be the date of the fi rst publication of this Magnolia Street, Sumter, South Notice to Creditors, (unless previously We offer an excellent compensation heard, for an Order enforcing the Scenic Lake assignment of rents, if any, and Carolina 29150; that she is barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), and benefits package empowered and directed to appear 2 & 3BR 2BA No pets, compelling payment of all rents or such persons shall be forever barred BUSINESS Section 8 on behalf of and represent said as to heir claims. All claims are required accepted. 499-1500 or 469-6978 covered by such assignment directly Applications will be taken Monday- to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be Defendants, unless said Defendants, to be presented in written statements, SERVICES Friday, during the hours of btwn 9am-5pm based upon the original Note and or someone on their behalf, shall indicating the name and the address 8am-4pm, at Helena Chemical Co., Mortgage herein and the Complaint within thirty (30) days after service of the claimant, the basis of the claim, 5055 Florence Hwy 76, Mayesville, Office Rentals attached hereto. of a copy hereof as directed, procure the amount claimed, the date when the Home the appointment of Guardian or claim will become due, the nature of any Improvements SC, 29104. You can also apply LIS PENDENS Guardians ad Litem for said uncertainty as to the amount claimed and online on AgCareers.com. Pre- 690 Bultman Dr 1612 Sq. Ft. Defendants. the date when due, and a description of employment drug screen required. H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel Reception area w/ hdwd floors, 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT any security as to the claim. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED paint roofs gutters drywall blown EOE M/F/V/H Private offices, Conference rm, an action has been or will be that Kelley Woody, Esquire, P.O. Box commenced in this Court upon Estate:/ Mary E. Montgomery ceilings ect. 773-9904 Secretarial work area, Copier/Equip. 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) complaint of the above-named #2018ES4300008 Rm, Shower rm, 2 1/2 baths, file 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Contractors Wanted! Plaintiff against the above-named Personal Representative storage rm, $2050 mo+$57.76 CAM Attorney for any unknown Legal Service The Sumter Item has a newspaper Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a Delorese Henry Defendants who are, or may be, in Call 803 773-1477 certain mortgage of real estate given C/O Dwight Moore route for the Bishopville area. the Military Service of the United by Robert A. England and Sonja G. Attorney at Law Contractor will service home States of America and as such are Attorney Timothy L. Griffith England to Mortgage Electronic 26 N. Main Street delivery, newspaper racks & TRANSPORTATION entitled to the benefits of the 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Registration Systems, Inc., as Sumter, SC 29150 Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury newspaper dealers. nominee for Amerigroup Mortgage Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Also need contractor for the Corporation dated March 21, 2002 Estate:/Nancy Dixon Webster of 1940, and any amendments Mayesville, Elliott & Lynchburg and recorded on April 5, 2002 in #2017ES4300736 Roofing thereto, to represent and protect the route. Book 837 at Page 1842, in the Sumter Personal Representative interest of said Defendants, Must have good dependable County Registry (hereinafter, Robin Clark Webster "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the C/O Kenneth Hamilton All Types of Roofing & Repairs All transportation & a phone in your Autos For Sale AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Mortgage was transferred to the Attorney at Law work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. home. Come by & apply at 36 W. That a copy of this Order shall be Plaintiff herein by assignment 4100 Broad Street Lot 2 Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. forth with served upon said Liberty St. or call Reda at Holiday Sales and/or corporate merger. Sumter, SC 29154 803-774-1257 Defendants by publication in The Cars, Trucks and Vans Item, a newspaper of general Tax Service The premises covered and affected Estate:/Kenneth Brown Starting at $1995 circulation published in the County by the said Mortgage and by the #2018ES4300020 Experienced Electricians & Price is Right Auto Sales of Sumter, State of South Carolina, foreclosure thereof were, at the time Personal Representative once a week for three (3) consecutive Wayne Greene and Terri Gagnon helpers needed immediately. 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 of the making thereof and at the time Kenneth Brown, II weeks, together with the Summons are opening a tax office and future Call 803-968-2303 of the filing of this notice, more 906 Jensen Street and Notice of Filing of Complaint in loan office. Mr Greene has come out particularly described in the said Sumter, SC 29154 Mechanic Needed the above entitled action. of retirement and will be doing taxes Mortgage and are more commonly Looking for skilled mechanic and for any of his former customers. described as: Estate:/ Joseph Lawrence experienced. Top pay for qualified Brock & Scott, PLLC Fohner Please contact us for an appoint- 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 candidate. Apply at Newman's Auto- THE LAND REFERRED TO IN #2018ES4300004 Columbia, SC 29210 ment. THIS POLICY IS SITUATED IN Personal Representative motive. Please call Tracy at Phone 844-856-6646 Gates Finance & Tax Service THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Gayle T. Fohner 803-773-3379 Fax 803-454-3451 561 Bultman Dr #7 803-774-7600. Summons & COUNTY OF SUMTER, AND C/O Kenneth Hamilton Attorneys for Plaintiff EXPERIENCED HVAC Notice DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Attorney at Law Tree Service INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN Estate Notice PO Box 1774 WANTED SUMMONS ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, Sumter, SC 29151 PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, Sumter County Pay Based on Experience AND NOTICES Newman's Tree Service Tree TOGETHER WITH THE Estate:/George Charvis, Jr. removal, trimming, topping, view Must have your own reliable trans- (Non-Jury) IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF NOTICE TO CREDITORS #2018ES4300003 enhancement pruning, bobcat portation Location: Sumter, SC Job IN THE COURT OF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND OF ESTATES Personal Representative work stump grinding, Lic & Requirements: 2+ years' experi- COMMON PLEAS BEING IN THE CITY AND COUNTY Persons having claim against the Patricia A. Kirvin Charvis insured. Call 803-316-0128 ence installing new HVAC systems, C/A NO.: OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH following estates are required to deliver C/O J. Cabot Seth preventative and general mainte- 2017-CP-43-01794 CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND or mail their claims to the indicated Attorney at Law PO Box 1268 Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, nance servicing systems, installing DESIGNATED AS LOT # 14, AS Personal Representatives, appointed to SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT Sumter, SC 29151 stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, duct work, extensive troubleshoot- FORECLOSURE administer these estates, and to fi le their PREPARED BY JOSEPH R. claims on Form #371PC with the Probate 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. ing, and HVAC knowledge. Please OF REAL ESTATE EDWARDS, RLS, DATED MARCH Estate:/ Ron Kenneth Wilson call (803)968-4718 if interested. Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. #2017ES4300600 MORTGAGE 14, 1986, AND RECORDED IN THE Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or A Notch Above Tree Care Full OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF Personal Representative quality service low rates, lic./ins., free before the date that is eight months after STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN the date of the fi rst publication of this Sherman Wilson est BBB accredited 983-9721 Wanted laborer with CDL license, COUNTY OF SUMTER PLAT BOOK 86 AT PAGE 320, AND Notice to Creditors, (unless previously C/O William Land welding experience is a plus. Salary HAVING SUCH METES AND barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Attorney at Law negotiable. For more info. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, BOUNDS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID or such persons shall be forever barred PO Box 138 803-494-9590. Plaintiff, PLAT, THIS DESCRIPTION BEING as to heir claims. All claims are required Manning, SC 29102 v. IN LIEU OF METES AND BOUNDS to be presented in written statements, Full time Experienced Assistant Any heirs-at-law or devisees of AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION Estate:/Ren Frew James MERCHANDISE indicating the name and the address #2017ES4300729 Director Position available. Exp. in a Robert A. England a/k/a Robert 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF of the claimant, the basis of the claim, England, deceased, their heirs, Personal Representative licensed childcare facility. High LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. the amount claimed, the date when the Personal Representatives, claim will become due, the nature of any John E. James, III school diploma or equivalent. A Administrators, Successors and This being the same property PO Box 329 Firewood degree in early childhood or CDA. uncertainty as to the amount claimed and Assigns, and all other persons or conveyed to Robert A. England by the date when due, and a description of Winnsboro, SC 29180 Apply at Bright Beginnings, 416 Wise entities entitled to claim through deed of the Secretary of Housing and any security as to the claim. Dr. Sumter or call 803-773-4300. them; all unknown persons or Urban Development of Washington, Estate:/Dorothy Smalls Split Oak Firewood $60 for truck #2017ES4300734 entities with any right, title, estate, D.C. dated November 12, 1984 and Estate:/ Timothy Myer Barkley load, 2 truck loads for $100.(8ft Bed) Help Wanted interest in or lien upon the real Personal Representative from Manning, SC. reocrded November 12, 1984 in book #2018ES4300015 Delivered stacked. 843-536-6050 estate described in the complaint 385 at page 443 in the records for Pamela V. Tolbert Live in care giver needed for elderly Personal Representative herein; also any persons who may be Sumter County, South Carolina. 110 Perkins Avenue woman. For more info please Lois J. Barkley For Sale in the military service of the United Thereafter, Robert A. England Sumter, SC 29150 contact 267-442-8603 or 4350 Nazarene Church Rd. States of America, being a class conveyed his interest to Robert A. or Trade 267-608-7952 Sumter, SC 29154 designated as Richard Roe; and any England and Sonja G. England, as Estate:/ William McCants #2018ES4300014 Law office seeks employee for unknown minors, incompetent or joint tenants, with right of Estate:/ Julius H. Caulder, Jr. New & used Heat pumps & A/C. imprisoned person, or persons under Personal Representative Secretarial position requiring efficient survivorship, and not as tenants in #2018ES4300012 Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 a disability being a class designated common, be deed dated October 27, Michael Anthony typing, dictaphone, computer and Personal Representative or 843-992-2364 as John Doe; Sonja G. England a/k/a 1998 and recorded November 2, 1998 Terry D. Caulder 1045 Spaulding Ave. office skills. Send resume to Box 338 Sonja England; Brittany England, in book 722 at page 149 in the 45 Glenwood Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 Need a truckload of firewood? c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter Defendant(s). records for Sumter County, South Sumter, SC 29153 $60 delivered to Sumter or Manning. SC 29151 Carolina. Estate:/ Naomi Chestnut Call State Tree Service at TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE Estate:/Brenda Louise Williams #2018ES4300018 803-773-1320. Trucking NAMED: TMS No. 2490102024 #2017ES4300678 Personal Representative Opportunities YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Personal Representative Jamie Chestnut 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen and required to appear and defend Property Address: Nathalie Brown 960 Salterstown Rd. Cemetery $6000 for all 4 OBO Call by answering the Complaint in this 6217 Strathcona Street Sumter, SC 29153 action, a copy of which is hereby 609 N Magnolia Street, 803-775-4045 NOW HIRING N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 Exp. Class A served upon you, and to serve a copy Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:/ Ruthie Byrd Estate:/William Oliver Boyer #2017ES430006 CDL drivers (OTR). of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina NOTICE OF FILING #2018ES4300028 Personal Representative Must be able to pass D.O.T Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, COMPLAINT Personal Representative Woodrow Byrd physical exam & alcohol/drug within thirty (30) days after the Dorothy McNeill 3830 Oleander Drive screen. At least 1 year flatbed exp. service hereof, exclusive of the day TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE 704 Nelson Street Sumter, SC 29154 Must be able to work Mon - Fri. of such service; except that the NAMED: Sumter, SC 29150 Call Darnell at 803-410-0178. United States of America, if named, YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Estate:/June R. Catoe shall have sixty (60) days to answer that the original Complaint, Cover Estate:/ Maggie V. Benenhaley #2018ES4300030 Help Wanted after the service hereof, exclusive of Sheet for Civil Actions and #2018ES4300010 Personal Representative Full-Time the day of such service; and if you Certificate of Exemption from ADR Personal Representative Sheree McCoy and Steven Catoe fail to do so, judgment by default will in the above entitled action was filed John Benenhaley 2823 August Drive be rendered against you for the in the Office of the Clerk of Court for 875 Kolb Road Sumter, SC 29154 Roll -off and Landoll truck drivers RENTALS relief demanded in the Complaint. Sumter County on October 3, 2017. A Sumter, SC 29154 needed. CDL license required. Call A Notice of Foreclosure Intervention Mobile Storage 803-773-5439 Estate:/Wayne M. McElveen TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN was also filed in the Clerk of Court's #2018ES4300001 YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO Office. Personal Representative Licensed P & C Agent in Manning MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN Unfurnished Kevin W. McElveen Area. Must be team oriented & work YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON Apartments ORDER APPOINTING and Bryan R. McElveen WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) well with the public. Must be GUARDIAN AD LITEM Thomas E. Player, Jr. RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS organized w/ exc. sales skills. Exp. is AND APPOINTMENT Attorney at Law Senior Living UNDER SOME LEGAL req. Send resume to P-479 c//o The PO Box 3690 DISABILITY: OF ATTORNEY Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Apartments Sumter, SC 29151 for those 62+ YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED It appearing to the satisfaction of the (Rent based on income) Court, upon reading the filed Estate:/Florence M. Anderson AND NOTIFIED to apply for the #2018ES4300024 Shiloh-Randolph Manor appointment of a guardian ad litem Petition for Appointment of Kelley 125 W. Bartlette. Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Personal Representative within thirty (30) days after the Philip Anderson, Jr. 775-0575 service of this Summons and Notice Litem for unknown minors, and persons who may be under a 100 Grayside Road Studio/1 Bedroom upon you. If you fail to do so, Irmo, SC 29063 apartments available application for such appointment disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has EHO will be made by Attorney for Estate:/Larue Merida Medlin, Plaintiff. consented to said appointment. Jr. #2018ES4300005 FURTHER upon reading the filed Huntington Place Apartments YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Personal Representative Petition for Appointment of Kelley that Plaintiff will move for an Order Rose H. Medlin Rents from $625 per month Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any of Reference or the Court may issue 340 Eastern School Road 1 Month free* unknown Defendants who may be in a general Order of Reference of this Sumter, SC 29153 *13 Month lease required action to a Master-in-Equity/Special the Military Service of the United Leasing office located at Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the States of America, and may be, as Estate:/ Edward Canty Jr. Ashton Mill Apartment Homes South Carolina Rules of Civil such, entitled to the benefits of the #2018ES4300016 595 Ashton Mill Drive Procedure. Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, Personal Representative 803-773-3600 and any amendments thereto, and it Shirley Coullette appearing that Kelley Woody, Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE 450 Ballpark Road that under the provisions of S.C. Esquire has consented to act for and Pinewood, SC 29125 place my PETS AD Puppies A2 | TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM for sale... 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