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Experience Black Sabbath Staying in control RROOUUNNDD of the holidays AA From the American as you never have before Counseling Association

TOWNTOWN Dr. Nolan Stolz has turned a Listener’s-Companion series Yes, you made it through nearly lifelong enjoyment of produced by publisher Row- Thanksgiving and only feel the music of heavy metal pio- man & Littlefield. During his slightly guilty about that neers Black Sabbath into fod- research and writing, Stolz third helping of dessert. But der for a book that was was able to interview several hang on, the real tempta- Wellford woman pleads guilty released Nov. 8. Black Sabbath members, tions of the holiday season to forging prescriptions Stolz, an assistant professor of including drummers Malcom are still in front of you. Columbia - United States Attorney Beth Drake stated music and coordinator of Cope and Bobby Rondinelli, Of course, the odds are last week that Felicia L. Prysock, age 41, of Wellford, commercial music at the bassist Laurence Cottle, key- pretty good you'll survive pled guilty to Aggravated Identity Theft and Obtaining a University of South Carolina board player Jezz Woodroffe, the holiday season (unless Controlled Substance by Fraud. Chief Judge Terry L. Upstate, has penned “Exper- Dr. Nolan Stolz lead singer Tony Martin, and you drink and drive, but Wooten presided at the hearing and will sentence iencing Black Sabbath: A early manager and influencer more on that later), but how Prysock on February 27, 2018. Listener’s Companion.” There the band since he was 13, and Jim Simpson. He also visited about a goal this year of Evidence presented at the change of plea established will be a presentation and learned of it through an unusu- the band’s hometown of successfully being in that Prysock filled ten different prescriptions forged in book signing featuring Stolz al source – an MTV cartoon Birmingham. charge of yourself during the names of her children and had Medicaid pay for from 6 - 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the series. Even with such resources, the holidays, in charge in a them. The conduct occurred between July 2016 and Hub City Bookstore. “I was a jazz drummer and I Stolz said, it was often difficult way that lets you enjoy the April 2017. The investigation revealed that these pre- The book was not written was interested in rock music,” to ferret out the facts about the holidays without feeling scriptions were for Schedule II opioids, such as oxy- exclusively for scholarly read- Stolz recounted. “I was watch- band’s history. tired, overweight and guilty codone, hydrocodone, and Adderall. ers, Stolz said. ing ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ “Once the book idea came when the second of January The United States Department of Health and Human “I avoid jargon so that it’s and they were chanting the riff about, then I really had to do rolls around? Services, Office of the Inspector General, along with the readable by the general public, of some song. I wondered an intensive study of their One starting point to United States Drug Enforcement Administration, inves- but there’s enough of a musi- what it was and I found out it entire catalogue, from their making the holiday season tigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney cian’s perspective to give was ‘Iron Man’ by Black demos and the first album all more manageable is simply Winston David Holliday, Jr., of the Columbia office is greater depth and understand- Sabbath. Then there was the way to their most-recent to do some planning. If this prosecuting the case. ing of the music at hand,” he another one, and it was album. Really, every song is a season of gift buying said. ‘Electric Funeral’ by Black they ever did in the studio for for your family, start mak- Hub City Farmers’ Market open through Dec. 16 Considered to be one of the Sabbath and I said ‘oh, I better a release is covered in the ing lists now of what things The longest running market in the Upstate will be leading pioneers of the heavy check out Black Sabbath,’ so book,” he said. “There’s also a will do the job and keep going strong until December 16! Over 20 vendors, live metal genre, the members of then I went and bought that lot of research involved, you within an affordable music, kids activities, and cooking demonstrations will Birmingham, England’s album. I was shocked to hear sometimes just to figure out an budget. Holiday gift giving be featured at the Market, located at 498 Howard Street Black Sabbath began playing how much jazz influence there actual timeline. There’s a lot of can be fun and exciting. in downtown Spartanburg. under that name in 1969. The was in the drummer’s playing. miss-told stories and incorrect January credit card bills can Come for the fresh produce and specialty food items, band underwent many lineup I didn’t know what to expect, dates and facts that are out only be depressing, espe- stay for the great live music and fun children's activities. changes in the intervening and I hear all this jazz drum- there. Sometimes I would cially if December spend- years, but continued to deliver ming, and that was something spend three hours on just one ing was all last minute Spartanburg County Council schedule for 2018 its signature thunderous sound that I really related to.” sentence, because I could not impulse buying. And yes, The 2018 schedule of the County Council will be as until this year, when the mem- The book, which would come quite verify what I needed to. homemade gifts, or truly follows: January 22 (Jan. 8 agenda deadline); February bers officially disbanded. much later, was three years in There was a ton of work thoughtful gifts, are always 19 (Feb. 5 agenda deadline); March 19 (March 5 agenda Stolz said he’s been a fan of the writing and is part of the involved in that respect.” what will be the most deadline); April 16 (April 2 agenda deadline); May 21 appreciated, and usually (May 7 agenda deadline); June 18 (June 4 agenda dead- won't break the bank. line); July 16 (July 2 agenda deadline); August 20 (Aug. Bethlehem Walk at Holston Creek How about not letting 6 agenda deadline); September 17 (Sept. 4 agenda dead- holiday overeating this year line); October 15 (Oct. 1 agenda deadline); November be another source of guilt 19 (Nov. 5 agenda deadline); December 17 (Dec. 3 agen- Baptist Church set for December 8 - 10 when you step on that scale da deadline). in January? Most of us will This schedule does not include special meetings or face multiple temptation retreats. Please note that this schedule is subject to Take a trip back in time to 1st Century Bethlehem on the opportunities from office change. parties to visits with friends Agenda items must be submitted to the County night Jesus was born this year by attending the Bethlehem to family gatherings. Each Administrator by 12:00 o’clock Noon on agenda dead- event will usually offer line date. Walk at Holston Creek Baptist Church, 311 Holston Creek plenty of chances to con- sume too many high-calo- Spartanburg man and Jonesville woman Church Rd. Inman, SC (church located right off New rie treats. Should you avoid indicted on federal drug charges all the parties and those Tromone L. Hall, age 37, of Spartanburg, and Jennifer Cut Rd. in Inman). The 14th annual Bethlehem food temptations? Nope. N. Allen, age 34, of Jonesville, were charged in a two- That will just leave you count indictment with possession with the intent to dis- Walk is set for December 8 - 10th, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Each feeling deprived and tribute and distribution of methamphetamine. The maxi- unhappy. Instead, enjoy all mum penalty they could face is a fine of $10,000,000.00 year the event draws between 3,000 - 4,500 visitors. It is an your favorite things, but do and/or Life imprisonment. The case was investigated by so slowly and in modera- agents of ICE-Homeland Security Investigations and is outdoor drama; not a drive through, but a walk through. It tion. The main thing is to being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Joe make sure you're in control. Brewer of the Greenville office. is a scripted drama involving a cast of over 170 costumed One serving of holiday actors. The guided tour of dessert is lovely, but two or SCDOT SHEP now available through 511 App three means the party is in Contacting South Carolina Department of Bethlehem takes about 30 minutes. control of you. Transportation (SCDOT) roadside assistance crews has And speaking of staying become a little easier, just in time for holiday travel. Tour groups of 10-12 are lead Evaders and a host of other resurrection of Jesus. by a guide through the busy people. At the last stop, the visitors in control, the place it mat- The SCDOT has added a new feature on its 511 App to ters most is holiday drink- allow motorists to contact SHEP for roadside assistance. streets of Bethlehem in search There are 20 different mer- meet the Follower of Jesus of the new born Messiah. chant shops. The shops in the (played by the pastor of ing. One drink too many Selecting the “SCDOT SHEP Roadside Assistance” tab has led to countless DUI connects users with the closest dispatch phone number. The Bethlehem Walk is a Bethlehem Market Place are: Holston Creek) at the Table of scripted drama between the (1) Animal Shop (2) Basket Life. tickets, serious accidents, SCDOT’s State Highway Emergency Program, known or even just a career disas- as SHEP, has helped about 800,000 motorists across the tour guide and other actors, Shop (3) Brick Shop (4) Hot chocolate and cookies are examples of other actors are: Vegetable Shop (5) Bread served to all that attend at the ter thanks to what was said state since its inception in 1996. or done at that office party. Vehicles broken down on the side of the interstate can merchants, innkeepers, Shop (6) Carpenter Shop (7) Family Life Center. scribes, beggars, lepers, shep- Fruit Shop (8) Pottery Shop This year marks the 14th Especially if you're normal- quickly cause traffic to back up for miles; the sooner ly a non- or very light they’re helped and on their way, the sooner traffic gets herds, wise men, etc. (9) Candle Shop (10) Jewelry Anniversary of the Bethlehem Admission is free! It is gift of Shop (11) Perfume Shop (12) Walk at Holston Creek Baptist drinker, don't let the holi- back to normal. SHEP responders are able to quickly day spirits do you in. Soft change tires, perform basic repairs carry small amounts Holston Creek Baptist Church Cheese Shop (13) Medicine Church. The drama was writ- to the people of Spartanburg Shop (14) Blacksmith Shop ten by the Pastor of the church, drinks, a wine spritzer, or of gasoline for those who’ve run out. just one drink slowly SHEP responders are also trained in clearing wrecked and the surrounding counties. (15) Fish Shop (16) Cloth Dr. Reggie Parker, and the Everyone that walks through Shop (17) Tanner Shop (18) town was designed by Cooper enjoyed throughout the vehicles from travel lanes. party are all good choices SCDOT’s 511 app, which is free and available with Bethlehem is given a coin to Clothing Shop (19) Shoe Skelton. It takes the combined pay their taxes and is an active Shop (20) Salt Shop. effort of many church mem- compared to over- iOS and Android devices, has current travel information indulging. including live streaming traffic cameras. participant in the drama. Live animals at the bers to construct the town each Visitors must register for the Bethlehem Walk include: a year. Every year anywhere Enjoying the holiday sea- The SCDOT 511 website is http://www.511sc.org/ son while staying in control SHEP can also be reached by dialing *HP. census and meet the mean old Camel, donkey, sheep, goats, from 3,000 – 4,500 people tax collector. On their journey rabbit, calf, and chickens. take the tour through is a nice formula for a good For more information on SCDOT SHEP, visit time without January http://www.scdot.org/getting/shep.aspx through Bethlehem, visitors The climax of the walk is Bethlehem. Coming to the will encounter Roman when the visitors finally arrive Bethlehem Walk has become regrets. Soldiers on horseback, in at the stable and see Joseph, a Christmas tradition for many Counseling Corner" is pro- addition to cruel Roman Mary, and baby Jesus. families in the Upstate. vided by the American Soldiers on the streets. They Once the visitors leave For more information call the Counseling Association. will meet the Prophet, the Bethlehem they visit scenes church at (864) 472-2663. Comments and questions to Rabbi, the Slave Seller, Tax depicting the death, burial, and [email protected] 2 THE SPARTAN WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2017 Around the Upstate

Community Local, state, and federal law enforcement continue partnership with Calendar the community with second Greenville Safe Neighborhood event DECEMBER 8 - 10 Ballet Spartanburg presents Columbia - United States munity collaboration that similar iterations across the partners together to make will be brought to justice The Nutcracker. Showtimes Attorney Beth Drake engages, educates and state, to include Aiken Safe this initiative a reality. “The swiftly--in state court or are December 8 at 7 p.m., announced recently that empowers repeat serious Communities, Hartsville Greenville Police Depart- federal court. December 9 & 10 at 3 p.m. Greenville Safe Neighbor- offenders to obtain assis- Safe Communities, Cease- ment is committed to work- Solicitor Walt Wilkins has at Twichell Auditorium at hoods held its second notifi- tance, change behavior, fire Columbia, and most ing with our community dedicated prosecutors to Converse College. Tickets cation meeting Monday, make healthy life choices or recently, Home Front - the and our program partici- this effort and will be work- are $32/adults, $25/seniors November 18th in Green- suffer consequences of uni- focused-deterrence model pants and stakeholders to ing closely with federal and $18/students, available ville. Led by Chief Ken fied police/prosecutorial focusing on domestic vio- keep our streets and neigh- prosecutors in the U.S. by visiting balletspartan- Miller and the Greenville focus and priority. Predi- lence in Spartanburg borhoods safe.” Attorney’s Office. “We are burg.org or calling 864-596- Police Department, GPD cated on the work of County. During the meeting, the excited about this partner- 9724. launched Greenville Safe Professor David M. The Greenville Safe participants observed the ship and the promise that Neighborhoods in March, Kennedy of the John Jay Neighborhoods initiative unified commitment to this Greenville Safe Neighbor- DECEMBER 10 holding the inaugural meet- College of Criminal Justice identifies participants based effort between law enforce- hoods holds for effective Sundays Unplugged at ing on March 27, with the in New York, this focused- upon their present and past ment and the community. communication between Chapman Cultural Center, 1 stakeholders, partners, as deterrence model aligns criminal conduct. Partici- The goal the stakeholders the community and local, - 5 p.m. Several museums well as the first round of intervention and prosecuto- pants attend a meeting with hope to achieve is engaging state, and federal law are open with free admis- participating individuals, all rial resources to create an local, state and federal law a participant to address his enforcement.” sion, and a free mini-concert of whom are currently on appropriate mix of legal and enforcement officials and or her needs, make mean- U.S. Attorney Drake is held 2 - 4 p.m. (864) 542- state probation. Additional ethical pressure to change prosecutors as well as with ingful strides, and avoid re- thanked Chief Miller, ARTS. core partners in the program offender behavior, reduce service providers, family offending, thereby making Solicitor Wilkins, and the include the 13th Circuit recidivism and severity, and and affected community the Greenville community other agencies for their DECEMBER 13 Solicitor’s Office, the South reduce victimization. The members. In the meeting, safer. Also underscored dur- leadership and for bringing The Music Foundation of Carolina Probation, Parole, Greenville Police Depart- participants have meaning- ing the meeting--the com- the stakeholders together. Spartanburg presents Music and Pardon Services, New ment has been working ful access to a host of serv- mitment between all levels “These South Carolinians Sandwiched In, 12:15 - 1 Mind Health and Care, Inc., with its core partners for ices or contacts to help of law enforcement and have some important choic- p.m. at the Spartanburg and the U.S. Attorney’s several months in planning, them address physical or prosecution. Should a par- es to make in terms of County Public Library Office. developing and resourcing psychological needs. ticipant disregard this changing their path in life. Headquarters. Free and Greenville Safe Neigh- the pilot program. GPD Chief Ken Miller, opportunity and re-offend, The resources and commu- open to the public. borhoods is a unified, The U.S. Attorney’s who anchored the meeting, new offenses will be identi- nity commitment are there.” proactive police and com- Office serves as a partner in brought the program’s core fied in “real time” and they DECEMBER 13 The Delinquent Tax Sale for Spartanburg County will be Costs of holiday season 2017 not expected to rise a significant amount held in the Arena, on the lower level of the Spartan- burg Memorial Auditorium. (StatePoint) According “However, The PNC has slowed. Fuel costs, If additional days are to one festive and fun Christmas Price Index rose which have been especial- required to auction all prop- annual economic indicator, at slow steady pace of 0.6 ly volatile over the last few erties, the sale will continue the cost of this holiday sea- percent in 2017, as compa- years, have a major effect on the next business day at 9 son for shoppers is not nies appear hesitant to pass on the cost of shipping. a.m. and end at 4 p.m. expected to rise a signifi- through price increases to So, while you may have cant amount over last year. the consumer.” no need to buy anyone on DECEMBER 16 - 17 For more than 30 years, A few factors largely your list any maids-a- Nickelodeon presents Paw PNC has calculated the have driven changes in the milking, it is good for jew- Patrol Live! at the Spartan- combined estimated price index over the years. The elry lovers to know that the burg Memorial Auditorium, of the gifts from the classic Internet makes it easier to price of golden rings Dec. 16th at 10 a.m. and 2 carol “The 12 Days of find the gifts from the song jumped more than any p.m., and Dec. 17th at 10 Christmas.” Known as the online, but these goods and other gift that may be on a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are PNC Christmas Price the Christmas Price Index unemployment, modest services tend to be expen- their true love’s wishlist $19, $30, $40, $55 (Gold Index, the results can indi- can be informative for wage gains and low inter- sive, mainly due to added this year! Circle) and $115 (VIP). Call cate what holiday shoppers those planning their holi- est rates,” says Thomas P. shipping and handling 1-800-745-3000 to order might expect at the regis- day shopping, as the cost Melcher, chief investment costs. The price of services PHOTO SOURCE: (c) tickets. ter. This year, the index for these gifts often officer for PNC Asset overall has increased, eurobanks/stock.Adobe.co calculated the total price of increase or decrease at a Management Group. while the price of goods m all 12 gifts to be rate consistent with the $34,558.65, a modest 0.6 U.S. Consumer Price percent increase over last Index, a measure of infla- year. tion produced by the U.S. While the average con- Department of Labor. sumer is unlikely to shop “The U.S. economy is online or at the mall in growing at a sustainable search of geese-a-laying or pace, fueled by higher con- a partridge in a pear tree, sumer confidence, low 1. Is the book of Matthew in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary say- ing, "Blessed art thou among women."? Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 3. From Luke, the reason Jesus was born in Bethlehem was that His "father" had to attend ... ? Feast, Fast, Sacrifice, Census 4. Who was Herod's information source as to where the Christ Child was to be born? Joseph, Reuben, Micah, Matthew 5. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked, Rode donkey, Boat 6. Of these, which wasn't a gift from the wise men (Magi)? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense

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Spartanburg Department of Public Safety receives $244,409 grant to hire two new officers

Washington - Attorney dangerous criminals from country safer.” The Berkeley County ing strategies. tody upon request. Eighty General Jeff Sessions on our communities,” said Beth Drake, U.S. Sheriff’s Department was In September, the Justice percent of the awarded November 20th announced Attorney General Jeff Attorney for the District of awarded $1,000,000 for Department announced agencies received addition- $98,495,397 in grant fund- Sessions. “Today, the South Carolina, applauded eight new officers. The additional priority consid- al points based on their cer- ing through the Depart- Justice Department the Department’s contin- City of Myrtle Beach was eration criteria for FY2017 tifications of willingness to ment of Justice’s Office of announced that 80 percent ued dedication to fighting awarded $1,250,000 in COPS Office grants. cooperate with federal Community Oriented of this year’s COPS Hiring violent crime at the local grant funding for the hiring Applicants were notified immigration authorities. Policing Services (COPS Program grantees have level and securing commu- of ten new officers. The that their application would The COPS Office awards Office) COPS Hiring agreed to cooperate with nities across South Caro- Spartanburg Department of receive additional points in grants to hire community Program (CHP). The federal immigration lina. “The COPS grants Public Safety received the application scoring policing officers, develop Attorney General announ- authorities in their deten- will result in the hiring of $244,409 which will pro- process by certifying their and test innovative polic- ced funding awards to 179 tion facilities. I applaud additional officers in vide for the hiring of two willingness to cooperate ing strategies, and provide law enforcement agencies their commitment to the Berkeley County, Myrtle new officers. with federal immigration training and technical across the nation, which rule of law and to ending Beach, and Spartanburg. CHP provides grant authorities within their assistance to community allows those agencies to violent crime, including Protecting our communi- funding directly to state, detention facilities. Coop- members, local govern- hire 802 additional full- violent crime stemming ties against violent crimi- local, and tribal law eration may include pro- ment leaders, and all levels time law enforcement offi- from illegal immigration. I nals is paramount and we enforcement agencies to viding access to detention of law enforcement. Since cers. continue to encourage look forward to continuing support hiring additional facilities for an interview 1994, the COPS Office has “Cities and states that every jurisdiction in these efforts and working law enforcement officers of aliens in the jurisdic- invested more than $14 bil- cooperate with federal law America to collaborate closely with our state and for three years to address tion’s custody and provid- lion to help advance com- enforcement make all of us with federal law enforce- local law enforcement part- specific crime problems ing advance notice of an munity policing. safer by helping remove ment and help us make this ners.” through community polic- alien’s release from cus- Holiday-time expenses can add up quickly: how to save time and money this holiday season

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LEGAL NOTICE Equity/Special Referee, pur- served upon said Defendants by Inc.; Bill Price; Scott Price; Columbia, South Carolina Roe, Defendants. It appearing STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA suant to Rule 53 of the South publication in The Spartan Debbie Price Hicks; Kim October 26, 2017 to the satisfaction of the COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG Carolina Rules of Civil Weekly, a newspaper of general Stevens; Lynn Taylor; Any STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Court, upon reading the Motion IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Procedure. TO MINOR(S) OVER circulation published in the Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG for the Appointment of Kelley C.A. No.: 2017-CP-42-03343 FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR County of Spartanburg, State Gloria A. Shell, Deceased, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Y. Woody, Esquire as Guardian Peggy J. Waddell, Plaintiff, TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN of South Carolina, once a week their heirs, Personal Repre- Docket No. 2017-CP-42-03145 ad Litem for all unknown per- vs. Terry Lee Jones, Sandra YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON for three (3) consecutive sentatives, Administrators, U.S. Bank National Associa- sons and persons who may be in Lynn Jones a/k/a Sandra WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) weeks, together with the Successors and Assigns, and tion, as trustee, on behalf of the military service of the Douglas, Steve Richard, RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS Summons and Notice of Filing all other persons entitled to the holders of the CSMC Trust United States of America Deborah R. Cox, Roger Richard, UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: of Complaint in the above claim through them; all 2006-CF2 CS Mortgage Pass- (which are constituted as a Ronnie E. Jones, Judy J. YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND entitled action. NOTICE OF unknown persons with any Through Certificates, Series class designated as ‘John Allen, Brenda J. Harvey, NOTIFIED to apply for the FILING COMPLAINT right, title or interest in 2006-CF2, Plaintiff, v. Lyndon Doe’) and any unknown minors Marisa Diane J. James, and appointment of a guardian ad Notice of Filing Complaint the real estate described B. Shell; Onemain Financial, and persons who may be under a Barbara J. Combs Jones, the litem within thirty (30) days TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVED herein; also any persons who Inc.; Bill Price; Scott Price; disability (which are consti- Estate of Doris Barton Jones, after the service of this NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE may be in the military service Debbie Price Hicks; Kim tuted as a class designated as and as Defendants whose names Summons and Notice upon you. NOTICE that the original Com- of the United States of Stevens; Lynn Taylor; Any ‘Richard Roe’), it is ORDERED are unknown claiming any If you fail to do so, applica- plaint, Cover Sheet for Civil America, being a class desig- Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of that, pursuant to Rule 17, right, title, estate, interest tion for such appointment will Actions and Certificate of nated as John Doe; and any Gloria A. Shell, Deceased, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Es- in, or lien upon the real be made by Attorney for the Exemption from ADR in the unknown minors or persons their heirs, Personal Repre- quire is appointed Guardian ad estate described in the Plaintiff. above entitled action was under a disability being a sentatives, Administrators, Litem on behalf of all unknown Complaint herein, any unknown Lis Pendens filed in the Office of the class designated as Richard Successors and Assigns, and persons and persons who may be adults being as a class desig- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an Clerk of Court for Spartanburg Roe; KeyBank, NA.; Advantage all other persons entitled to in the military service of the nated as John Doe, and any action has been or will be com- County on May 19, 2017. J. Assets, II, Inc.; 1st Franklin claim through them; all United States of America (con- unknown infants or persons menced in this Court upon com- Martin Page, SC Bar No. 100200 Financial Corporation; County unknown persons with any stituted as a class and desig- under disability being a class plaint of the above-named 508 Hampton Street, Suite 301 of Spartanburg; South Carolina right, title or interest in nated as ‘John Doe’), all designated as Richard Roe, Plaintiff against the above- Columbia, SC 29201 Phone (803) Department of Probation, the real estate described unknown minors or persons Defendants. named Defendant(s) for the 509-5078 11-30, 12-7, 14 Parole and Services; Barry herein; also any persons who under a disability (constitut- Summons (Non-Jury) foreclosure of a certain mort- Nigh; Republic Finance, LLC; may be in the military service ed as a class and designated as (Determination of Heirs and gage of real estate given by LEGAL NOTICE Defendant(s). (011847-04281) of the United States of ‘Richard Roe’), all of which Partition by Private Sale) Lou Jean Bullock to Mortgage STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Lis Pendens America, being a class desig- have or may claim to have some TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED Electronic Registration COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG Deficiency Judgment Waived nated as John Doe; and any interest in the property that IN THIS ACTION: Systems, Inc. as nominee for IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an unknown minors or persons is the subject of this action, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Maverick Funding, Corp. dated Docket No. 2017-CP-42-03145 action has been or will be com- under a disability being a commonly known as 350 Miller REQUIRED TO ANSWER the COM- December 7, 2012 and recorded U.S. Bank National Associa- menced in this Court upon com- class designated as Richard Road, Campobello, SC 29322, PLAINT in this action, a copy on December 28, 2012 in Book tion, as trustee, on behalf of plaint of the above-named Roe; KeyBank, NA.; Advantage that Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire of which is herewith served 4669 at Page 427, in the the holders of the CSMC Trust Plaintiff against the above- Assets, II, Inc.; 1st Franklin is empowered and directed to upon you, and to serve a copy Spartanburg County Registry 2006-CF2 CS Mortgage Pass- named Defendant(s) for the Financial Corporation; County appear on behalf of and repre- of your ANSWER to the said COM- (hereinafter, “Subject Mort- Through Certificates, Series foreclosure of a certain mort- of Spartanburg; South Carolina sent all unknown persons and PLAINT on the subscribers at gage”). Thereafter, the 2006-CF2, Plaintiff, v. Lyndon gage of real estate given by Department of Probation, persons who may be in the mil- their office at Spartanburg, Subject Mortgage being trans- B. Shell; Onemain Financial, Lyndon B. Shell and Gloria A. Parole and Services; Barry itary service of the United South Carolina, within thirty ferred to the Plaintiff by Inc.; Bill Price; Scott Price; Shell to Key Bank, USA, Nigh; Republic Finance, LLC States of America, constituted (30) days after the service assignment. The premises cov- Debbie Price Hicks; Kim National Association dated May Defendant(s). (011847-04281) as a class and designated as hereof, exclusive of the day ered and affected by the said Stevens; Lynn Taylor; Any 10, 2001, and recorded in the Order Appointing ‘John Doe’, all unknown minors of service; and if you fail to Mortgage and by the foreclo- Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Office of the RMC/ROD for Guardian Ad Litem Nisi and persons under a disabili- ANSWER the COMPLAINT within sure thereof were, at the time Gloria A. Shell, Deceased, Spartanburg County on May 18, Deficiency Judgment Waived ty, constituted as a class and the time aforesaid, the Plain- of the making thereof and at their heirs, Personal Repre- 2001, in Mortgage Book 2488 at It appearing to the satisfac- designated as ‘Richard Roe’, tiff in this action will apply the time of the filing of this sentatives, Administrators, Page 302. Keybank, N.A. is tion of the Court, upon read- unless the Defendants, or to the Court for the relief notice, more particularly Successors and Assigns, and successor by merger to Key ing the Motion for the someone acting on their demanded in the Complaint. described in the said Mortgage all other persons entitled to Bank USA, N.A. The premises appointment of Anne Bell Fant behalf, shall, within thirty IN THE EVENT YOU ARE AN INFANT and are more commonly des- claim through them; all covered and affected by the as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for (30) days after service of a OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR cribed as: All that certain unknown persons with any said mortgage and by the fore- any unknown minors and persons copy of this Order as directed AN IMPRISONED PERSON, you are piece, parcel or lot of land right, title or interest in closure thereof were, at the who may be under a disability, below, procure the appointment further SUMMONED and NOTIFIED situate, lying and being in the real estate described time of the making thereof and it is ORDERED that, pursuant of a Guardian or Guardians ad to apply for the appointment the County of Spartanburg, herein; also any persons who at the time of the filing of to Rule 17, SCRCP, Anne Bell Litem for the Defendants con- of a Guardian ad Litem to rep- State of South Carolina, on may be in the military service this notice, described as fol- Fant, be and hereby is stituted as a class designated resent you in this action the southeast side of Over- of the United States of lows: All that certain piece, appointed Guardian Ad Litem as ‘John Doe’ or ‘Richard within thirty (30) days after brook Circle, being shown and America, being a class desig- parcel or lot of land, with all Nisi on behalf of all unknown Roe’. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the service of this SUMMONS designated as Lot No. 7 of nated as John Doe; and any improvements thereon, situate, minors and all unknown persons that a copy of this Order shall and NOTICE upon you. If you Overbrook Subdivision, as unknown minors or persons lying and being in the State of under a disability, all of be served upon the unknown fail to do so, application for shown on a plat thereof under a disability being a South Carolina, County of whom may have or may claim to Defendants by publication in such appointment will be made recorded in Plat Book 25, class designated as Richard Spartanburg, being shown and have some interest in or claim the Spartan Weekly News, a by the Plaintiff herein. Pages 70-71, RMC Office for Roe; KeyBank, NA.; Advantage designated as Lot No. 6, Block to the real property commonly newspaper of general circula- IN THE EVENT THAT YOU ARE AN Spartanburg County. Reference Assets, II, Inc.; 1st Franklin H, fronting on Fore Ave. on a known as 109 Fore Avenue, tion in the County of Spartan- INFANT UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF to said plat is made for a more Financial Corporation; County plat of a survey for Bon Aire Inman, SC 29349; that Anne burg, State of South Carolina, AGE OR ARE INCOMPETENT OR detailed description. Being of Spartanburg; South Carolina Estates of the property of Bell Fant is empowered and once a week for three (3) con- INSANE, the you and the Guard- the same property, which by Department of Probation, M.W. Fore, recorded in Plat directed to appear on behalf secutive weeks, together with ian or Committee are further Warranty Deed dated December Parole and Services; Barry Book 28 at Page 230-231 in the of and represent said Defen- the Summons in the above enti- SUMMONED and NOTIFIED to apply 7, 1994 and recorded October Nigh; Republic Finance, LLC RMC Office for Spartanburg dant(s), unless the said tled action. SUMMONS AND for the appointment of a 10, 1994 in Book 61-Y, Page Defendant(s). (011847-04281) County, SC. This being the Defendant(s), or someone on NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALL Guardian ad Litem to represent 613, in the Register of Deeds Summons same piece of property con- their behalf, shall within UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY said infant under fourteen of Spartanburg County, South Deficiency Judgment Waived veyed to Lyndon B. Shell and thirty (30) days after service RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN years of age or said incompe- Carolina, was granted and con- TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Debbie Gloria A. Shell by deed from of a copy hereof as directed, THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED tent or insane person within veyed by Mitchell-Brock Enter- Price Hicks, Kim Stevens, Any Timothy L. Shell and Veverly procure the appointment of a HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS WHO thirty (30) days after the prises unto Lou Jean Bullock. Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of A. Shell dated June 15, 1993 Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE service of this SUMMONS and Parcel No. 7-16-05-134.00 Gloria A. Shell, Deceased, and recorded June 18, 1993 in for the said Defendant(s), and OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER- NOTICE upon you. If you fail to Property Address: 140 Over- their heirs, Personal Repre- Book 60-D at Page 566 in the it is FURTHER ORDERED that a ICA, BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED do so, application for such brook Circle, Spartanburg, SC sentatives, Administrators, Register of Deeds Office for copy of this Order shall AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN appointment will be made by 29306 Successors and Assigns, and Spartanburg County. Subse- forthwith be served upon the MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DIS- the Plaintiff herein. Order Appointing Guardian Ad all other persons entitled to quently, Gloria A. Shell died said Defendant(s) by publica- ABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIG- Date: September 12, 2017 Litem and Appointment of claim through them; all on December 22, 2015 leaving tion thereof in The Spartan NATED AS RICHARD ROE; YOU ARE s/Paul A. McKee, III Attorney for Unknown Defen- unknown persons with any the subject property to her Weekly News, a newspaper of HEREBY SUMMONED and required PAUL A. MCKEE, III dants in Military Service right, title or interest in heirs/devisees, namely, Lyndon general circulation in the to answer the Complaint in the Attorney for Plaintiff It appearing to the satisfac- the real estate described Shell, Bill Price, Scott County of Spartanburg, State above action, a copy which is Post Office Box 2196 tion of the Court, upon read- herein; also any persons who Price, Debbie Price Hicks, Kim of South Carolina, once a week herewith served upon you, and 409 Magnolia Street ing the filed Petition for may be in the military service Stevens and Lynn Taylor This for three (3) consecutive to serve a copy of your Answer Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 Appointment of J. Marshall of the United States of also includes a mobile/manu- weeks, together with the upon the undersigned at their (864) 573-5149 Swails, Esquire as Guardian ad America, being a class desig- factured home: 1993 Imperial Summons in the above entitled offices, 2838 Devine Street, 11-23, 30, 12-7 Litem for known and unknown nated as John Doe; and any VIN#: D3167793 action. Columbia, South Carolina minors, and for all persons unknown minors or persons Property Address: 109 Fore Spartanburg, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days LEGAL NOTICE who may be under a disability, under a disability being a Avenue Inman, SC 29349. October 31, 2017 after service upon you, exclu- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA and it appearing that J. class designated as Richard TMS# 2-30-00-045.00. /s/ John J. Hearn sive of the day of such serv- COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG Marshall Swails, Esquire has Roe and YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- Columbia, South Carolina Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ice, and, if you fail to answer IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS consented to said appointment, MONED and required to appear September 1, 2017 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF the Complaint within the time C/A No.: 2017-CP-42-01806 it is FURTHER upon reading the and defend by answering the NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: Robert P. Davis (SC Bar aforesaid, judgment by default Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Petition filed by Plaintiff Complaint in this foreclosure Debbie Price Hicks, Kim #74030), Robert.Davis@rtt- will be rendered against you Inc., Plaintiff, vs. The for the appointment of an action on property located at Stevens, Any Heirs-At-Law or law.com Andrew W. Montgomery for relief demanded in the Estate of Lou Jean Bullock, attorney to represent any 109 Fore Avenue, Inman, SC Devisees of Gloria A. Shell, (SC Bar #79893), Andrew. Complaint. NOTICE NOTICE IS John Doe and Richard Roe, as unknown Defendants who may be 29349, being designated in the Deceased, their heirs, Person- [email protected] John J. HEREBY GIVEN that the original Representatives to claim under in the Military Service of the County tax records as TMS# 2- al Representatives, Adminis- Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), Complaint in this action was or through them; also, all United States of America, and 30-00-045.00, of which a copy trators, Successors and [email protected] Kevin filed in the office of the other persons or corporations may be, as such, entitled to is herewith served upon you, Assigns, and all other persons T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Clerk of Court for Spartanburg unknown claiming any right, the benefits of the Service- and to serve a copy of your entitled to claim through [email protected] Jason County on November 7, 2017. title, interest in or lien members’ Civil Relief Act, and Answer on the subscribers at them; all unknown persons with D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION upon the real estate described any amendments thereto, and it their offices, 100 Executive any right, title or interest [email protected] John NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an herein, any unknown adults, appearing that J. Marshall Center Drive, Suite 201, Post in the real estate described P. Fetner (SC Bar# 77460), action has been commenced and whose true names are unknown, Swails, Esquire has consented Office Box 100200, Columbia, herein; also any persons who [email protected] Clark is now pending or is about to being as a class designated as to act for and represent said South Carolina, 29202-3200, may be in the military service Dawson (SC Bar# 101714), be commenced in the Circuit John Doe, and any unknown Defendants, it is ORDERED that within thirty (30) days after of the United States of [email protected] Court upon the complaint of infants, persons under dis- J. Marshall Swails, Esquire 8 the service hereof, exclusive America, being a class desig- 100 Executive Center Drive, the above named Plaintiff ability, or persons in the Williams Street, Greenville, of the day of such service; nated as John Doe; and any Suite 201 against the above named Defen- Military Service of the United South Carolina 29601 phone except that the United States unknown minors or persons Post Office Box 100200 (29202) dant for the purpose of fore- States of America, whose true (864) 233-6225, be and hereby of America, if named, shall under a disability being a Columbia, South Carolina 29210 closing a certain mortgage of names are unknown, being as a is appointed Guardian ad Litem have sixty (60) days to answer class designated as Richard (803) 744-4444 real estate heretofore given class designated as Richard on behalf of all known and after the service hereof, Roe. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE s/ M. Hope Blackley, by Derrick Hall aka Derrick L. Roe, The United States of unknown minors and all unknown exclusive of the day of such NOTICE that the Summons and by Marsha Long Hall to Vanderbilt Mortgage America, acting by and through persons who may be under a dis- service; and if you fail to do Complaint, of which the fore- Clerk of Court for and Finance, Inc. bearing date its agency, The Department of ability, all of whom may have so, judgment by default will going is a copy of the Summons, Spartanburg County, S.C. of January 3, 2011 and record- Housing and Urban Development, or claim to have some interest be rendered against you for were filed with the Clerk of (011847-04281) A-4638918 ed January 21, 2011 in Mort- Defendant(s). or claim to the real property the relief demanded in the Court for Spartanburg County, 11-30, 12-7, 14 gage Book 4431 at Page 722 in Summons and Notices commonly known as 140 Over- Complaint. South Carolina on September 1, the Register of Mesne Convey- (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF brook Circle, Spartanburg, SC TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN 2017. LEGAL NOTICE ances/Register of Deeds/Clerk REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE 29306; that he is empowered YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) Columbia, South Carolina ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD of Court for Spartanburg BCP No.: F17-40520 and directed to appear on UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE October 26, 2017 LITEM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County, in the original prin- TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE behalf of and represent said AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE Notice of Foreclosure COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG IN THE cipal sum of Forty Five NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Defendants, unless said Defen- MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO Intervention COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty and required to appear and dants, or someone on their PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DIS- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pur- 2017-CP-42-04128 Vanderbilt Five and 60/100 Dollars defend by answering the behalf, shall within thirty ABILITY: suant to the South Carolina Mortgage and Finance, Inc., ($45,835.60), and that the Complaint in this action, a (30) days after service of a YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND Supreme Court Administrative Plaintiff vs. Rashad Hall, co- premises effected by said copy of which is hereby served copy hereof as directed, pro- NOTIFIED to apply for the Order 2011-05-02-01, you may Personal Representative of the mortgage and by the foreclo- upon you, and to serve a copy cure the appointment of appointment of a Guardian Ad have a right to Foreclosure Estate of Derrick Lavar Hall, sure thereof are situated in of your Answer on the sub- Guardian or Guardians ad Litem Litem within thirty (30) days Intervention. To be considered Elaine M. Hall, co-Personal the County of Spartanburg, scribers at their offices at for said Defendants. AND IT IS after the service of this for any available Foreclosure Representative of the Estate State of South Carolina, and 508 Hampton Street, Suite 301, FURTHER ORDERED that J. Summons upon you. If you fail Intervention, you may communi- of Derrick Lavar Hall, Mae is described as follows: All Columbia, SC 29201, within Marshall Swails, Esquire of 8 to do so, Plaintiff will apply cate with and otherwise deal Carol Edwards; Eugene Kirken- that certain piece, parcel or thirty (30) days after the Williams Street, Greenville, to have the appointment of the with the Plaintiff through its dall, and any other Heirs-at- lot of land lying and being service hereof, exclusive of South Carolina 29601 phone Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne law firm, Rogers Townsend and Law or Devisees of Derrick situate in the State of South the day of such service; (864) 233-6225, be and hereby Bell Fant, PO Box 796, Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend Lavar Hall, Deceased, their Carolina, County of Spartan- except that the United States is appointed Attorney for any Simpsonville, SC 29681, made and Thomas, PC represents the heirs, Personal Representa- burg, School District No. 1 of America, if named, shall unknown Defendants who are, or absolute. Plaintiff in this action. Our tives, Administrators, about four (4) miles front have sixty (60) days to answer may be, in the Military Columbia, South Carolina law firm does not represent Successors and Assigns, and Campobello, containing one (1) after the service hereof, Service of the United States October 26, 2017 you. Under our ethical rules, all other persons entitled to acre, more or less, and being exclusive of the day of such of America and as such are STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA we are prohibited from giving claim through them; all un- more fully described as fol- service; and if you fail to do entitled to the benefits of COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG you any legal advice. You must known persons with any right, lows to-wit: Beginning at an so, judgment by default will the Servicemembers’ Civil IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS submit any requests for Fore- title or interest in the real iron pin corner, common with be rendered against you for Relief Act aka Soldiers’ and Docket No. 2017-CP-42-03145 closure Intervention consider- estate described herein; also the Robert Jackson property the relief demanded in the Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of U.S. Bank National Associa- ation within 30 days from the any persons who may be in the and running thence S 5-30 E 210 Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE 1940, and any amendments tion, as trustee, on behalf of date you are served with this military service of the United feet to an iron pin; thence S NOTICE that Plaintiff will thereto, to represent and pro- the holders of the CSMC Trust Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, States of America, being a 87-18 W 210 feet to an iron move for an Order of Reference tect the interest of said 2006-CF2 CS Mortgage Pass- OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO class designated as John Doe; pin; thence N 5-30 W 210 feet or the Court may issue a gen- Defendants, AND IT IS FURTHER Through Certificates, Series PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE and any unknown minors or per- to an iron pin; thence N 87-18 eral Order of Reference of ORDERED That a copy of this 2006-CF2, Plaintiff, v. Lyndon INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE sons under a disability being E 210 feet to an iron pin, this action to a Master-in- Order shall be forth with B. Shell; Onemain Financial, ACTION MAY PROCEED. a class designated as Richard which is the point of begin- THE SPARTAN WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2017 5 Legal Notices ning. TMS No. 1-25-00-049.07 information and belief, Plain- in an equitable manner, and 7. The Plaintiffs petitions Telephone: (704) 569-9800 MENT AUTHORITY v. MARY LOU Property Address: 350 Miller tiff's injuries are permanent further, that the above refer- this Court for an order Email: bhochman@ FRANKLIN AND JOHN M. FRANKLIN: Road, Campobello, SC 29322 and disabling and he will enced defendants, after due authorizing service of the butlerandquinn.com TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post likely require future surgery diligence, cannot be located summons and notice herein to Complaint NAMED: You are hereby summoned Office Box 11412 Columbia, and pain medications and be in the said County of Spartan- be made upon the Defendants TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEN- and notified that an action South Carolina 29211 Telephone unable to perform his normal burg, State of South Carolina. through publication in a news- DANT(S): has been filed against you in (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for and usual daily activities. IT IS ORDERED that service in paper of general circulation Plaintiff, complaining of the the Spartanburg County, SC Plaintiff 12-7, 14, 21 His ability to enjoy life, his this matter be made on the in Spartanburg County, South Defendant above-named would court in action number 2017- ability to earn an income will defendants referenced above by Carolina. respectfully allege and show CP-42-03315. You have thirty LEGAL NOTICE be impaired, and he will con- publishing copes of the Notice 8. The deponent makes these unto this Honorable Court: (30) days from the last date of STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA tinue to suffer pain and men- of Filing, Lis Pendens, statements as of his own 1. Plaintiff is a resident of publication of this notice to COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG tal anguish for the remainder Summons, Affidavit of Publica- knowledge, saving and with the Anderson County, South Caro- answer the complaint. You must IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of his life. tion, Order of Publication, exception of those matters lina, and at the time of the also serve a copy of your Case No. 2017-CP-42-03650 6. Plaintiff is informed and and Notice of Intention to stated upon information and collision herein mentioned the answer upon the Plaintiff or Eric William Tappan, Plaintiff believes that he is entitled Refer to Master-in-Equity for belief, and as to those, the owner and driver of a 2000 the Plaintiff’s attorney at vs. Harrison Paul Sandifer, to judgment against the Defen- Final Determination, and this deponent believes them to be Toyota pick-up truck with the address shown below. If Defendant. dant for actual and punitive Order, in a paper of general true. South Carolina License plate you fail to answer the Com- Summons damages in an appropriate circulation in Spartanburg This affidavit complies with GFB684 for the year 2016. plaint, judgment by default TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: amount as determined by a County, South Carolina, once South Carolina Code of Laws § 2. Upon information and could be rendered against you YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and jury. weekly for three (3) consecu- 15-9-710, Code of Laws (1976 belief, the Defendant is a for the relief requested in required to answer the Com- WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray tive weeks and by forwarding a as amended). resident of Greenville County, the Complaint. plaint in this Action, a copy for damages as follows: copy of the pleadings to any 9. Further affiant sayeth South Carolina and at the time S. Lindsay Carrington of which is herewith served 1. Plaintiff prays for actual last known address of any of not. of the occurrence herein men- Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, upon you, and to serve a copy damages against the Defendant the known and unknown defen- Sworn to before me this 16th tioned was the owner and driv- LLC of your Answer on the sub- in a sum sufficient to compen- dants. day of October, 2017 er of a 2006 Chevrolet SUV with 408 East North Street scribers at their office, Post sate him for her injuries and IT IS SO ORDERED. PHYLLIS BOBO South Carolina License plate Greenville, S.C. 29601 Office Box 1011, Spartanburg, losses, and for punitive dam- Summons Notary Public for S.C. KLD352 for the year 2016. 864-272-0556 South Carolina 29304, within ages in an amount to be deter- Summons and Notices (Non- My Commission Expires: 5-9-23 3. On May 29, 2015, at approx- 12-7, 14, 21 thirty (30) days after the mined by the jury. Jury) Partition of Real Estate Lis Pendens imately 6:40 PM the Plaintiff service hereof, exclusive of 2. Plaintiff prays for the for the Plaintiffs by Albert NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an was operating the aforesaid NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES the day of such service; and if cost of this action and for V. Smith of Albert V. Smith, action has been commenced or Toyota pick-up truck and was All persons having claims you fail to answer the Com- such other and further relief P.A., 819 John B. White, Sr. is about to be commenced by the traveling south on I-85 ramp against the following estates plaint within the time afore- as the Court may deem just and Blvd., P.O. Box 5866, Spartan- above-named plaintiffs against 7013 in a lawful and proper MUST file their claims on FORM said, the Plaintiff will apply proper. burg, South Carolina, 29304. the above-named defendants for manner in full compliance with #371ES with the Probate Court to the Court for relief deman- October 9, 2017 TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE the purposes of partitioning the laws of the State of South of Spartanburg County, the ded in the Complaint. Spartanburg, South Carolina NAMED: that certain piece, parcel or Carolina. address of which is 180 October 9, 2017 STEPHEN S. WILSON, ESQ. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and lot of land described herein. 4. At the same time and place, Magnolia Street Room 302, Spartanburg, South Carolina The Stephen S. Wilson Law Firm required to appear and defend The Property is described in Defendant was the owner and Spartanburg, SC 29306, within STEPHEN S. WILSON, ESQ. 302 South Pine Street by answering the Complaint in Deed Volume 82, beginning at operator of a 2006 Chevrolet eight (8) months after the The Stephen S. Wilson Law Firm Post Office Box 1011 this action, of which a copy is Page 2041 in the ROD's Office SUV and was traveling north on date of the first publication 302 South Pine Street Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 herewith served upon you, and for Spartanburg County and in Sec. 201 when Defendant sud- of this Notice to Creditors or Post Office Box 1011 (864) 285-3508 to serve a copy of your Answer the State of South Carolina. denly and without warning neg- within one (1) year from date Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 W. BARRY BLAND, ESQ. on the subscriber(s) at his/ The property is described as ligently and unlawfully drove of death, whichever is earlier (864) 285-3508 The Bland Law Firm her/their offices, 819 John B. follows, to wit: the aforesaid SUV through the (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or W. BARRY BLAND, ESQ. Post Office Box 6432 White, Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg, All that piece, parcel, or lot intersection while the traffic such persons shall be forever The Bland Law Firm Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 South Carolina 29206 or Post of land lying, being and sit- signal facing his direction of barred as to their claims. All Post Office Box 6432 (864) 582-9192 Office Box 5866, Spartanburg, uate in Pacolet Township, travel was red causing a col- claims are required to be pre- Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 Attorneys for Plaintiff SC 29304, within thirty (30) County of Spartanburg, State lision with the Toyota pick-up sented in written statement on (864) 582-9192 12-7, 14, 21 days after the service hereof, of South Carolina as is show- truck being operated by Plain- the prescribed form (FORM Attorneys for Plaintiff exclusive of the day of such ing on a Plat for Calvin and tiff. #371ES) indicating the name Complaint LEGAL NOTICE service; except that the Lori Sprouse by Huskey & 5. As a direct and proximate and address of the claimant, The Plaintiff, complaining of STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA United States of America, if Huskey, Inc., Professional result of the Defendant's neg- the basis of the claim, the the Defendant herein, would COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG named, shall have sixty (60) Land Surveyors, dated July 7, ligence, carelessness, and amount claimed, the date when respectfully show unto the IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS days to answer after the serv- 2015 and recorded March 7, recklessness, the Plaintiff the claim will become due, the Court and allege as follows: C/A No.: 2016-CP-42-1235 ice hereof, exclusive of the 2016 in the Register of Deeds suffered great physical harm nature of any uncertainty as 1. The Plaintiff Tappan is a (Non-Jury) day of such service; and if you Office for Spartanburg County, and injury from being thrown to the claim, and a descrip- citizen and resident of the Calvin Lee Sprouse and Lori fail to do so, judgment by South Carolina in Plat Book about the vehicle, all of tion of any security as to the County of Spartanburg, State Jean Sprouse, Plaintiff, vs. default will be rendered 170 at Page 879 and containing which has and will in the claim. of South Carolina. Rosa Mabry, and Cora O. Mabry, against you for the relief 1.97 acres, more or less. For future cause him to undergo Estate: Belinda D. Metcalf 2. Upon information and be- aka Cora Mabry, aka Cora demanded in the complaint. YOU a more particular description much physical pain and suffer- Date of Death: November 3, 2017 lief, the Defendant was a cit- Owensby Mabry Kathleen M. WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the of the said property, refer- ing, has and will in the future Case Number: 2017ES4201822 izen and resident of Spartan- Bennett, aka Kathleen Bennett Plaintiffs will move for an ence is hereby made to the cause him to spend money for Personal Representative: burg, South Carolina, at all Herman J. Mabry, Millard E. order of reference or that the aforementioned Plat. medical services, and has and Jason B. Martin times complained of herein Mabry, Elbert Leroy, Mabry, Court may issue a general See the Deed into Ernest Mabry will in the future cause him to 36 Saxon Heights mentioned, and was operating a all deceased, and any other order of reference of this from Ed G. Bryant showing in lose money in the nature of Spartanburg, SC 29301 vehicle on the highways of the Person or entity, known or un- action to a master/special Deed Book 10-A at Page 219 wages and earnings. Atty: Reginald L. Foster County of Spartanburg, State known, Having any claim, master/special referee, pur- dated September 13, 1941 and 6. As the direct and proximate Post Office Box 3059 of South Carolina, at all right, title, estate in or suant to Rule 53, South Caro- recorded in the RMC Office for result of the aforesaid colli- Spartanburg, SC 29304 times herein mentioned. lien upon the parcel of real lina Rules of Civil Procedure. Spartanburg County and record- sion, Plaintiff’s 2000 pick¬up 11-23, 30, 12-7 3. That on November 1, 2014, estate described in the Com- TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN ed September 13, 1941. See truck was twisted, torn bent at approximately 4:30 a.m., plaint herein, and Cach, LLC, YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO Deed from Ernest Mabry to and otherwise greatly damaged NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Plaintiff was operating a 2014 and Nationstar Mortgage, MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS Elbert Mabry showing in Deed resulting in the diminution of All persons having claims Ford pick-up vehicle. Defen- Defendants. OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM Book 14-V at Page 12 dated its fair market value and fur- against the following estates dant was operating a 2009 Notice of Electronic Filing THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR September 25, 1947, and see ther damaging Plaintiff who MUST file their claims on FORM Toyota owned by Amy Sandifer. A filing has been submitted to TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL Deed from Elbert Mabry to suffered the loss of use of #371ES with the Probate Court Both vehicles were traveling the court RE: 2016CP4201235 DISABILITY: Ernest Mabry dated August 2, said vehicle. of Spartanburg County, the north on Interstate 85. The Official File Stamp: 11-14- YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND 1950 and recorded August 17, 7. The Defendant was negli- address of which is 180 Defendant Harrison Sandifer 2017 02:50:29 PM NOTIFIED to apply for the 1950 in the RMC Office for gent, willful, wanton, care- Magnolia Street Room 302, was operating his vehicle at a Court: Circuit Court, Common appointment of a guardian ad Spartanburg County, South less, reckless, and grossly Spartanburg, SC 29306, within speed too great for the condi- Pleas, Spartanburg litem within thirty (30)days Carolina. negligent at the time and eight (8) months after the tions, lost control of his Case Caption: Calvin Lee after the service of this The Grantors herein derived place above mentioned in the date of the first publication vehicle, struck a concrete Sprouse v. Rosa Mabry Summons and Notice upon you. their interest in the said following particulars: of this Notice to Creditors or barrier, and swerved into the Document(s) Submitted: Affi- If you fail to do so, applica- property by way of the Will of (a) In failing to maintain a within one (1) year from date lane of travel occupied by the davit/Affidavit of Due Dili- tion for such appointment will Ernest C. Mabry, aka Ernest proper lookout; of death, whichever is earlier Plaintiff vehicle, resulting gence and Search, Petition/ be made by The Plaintiffs. Mabry showing in Probate File (b) In failing to keep his (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or in a severe collision. In so Guardian Ad Litem, Petition/ Date: March 25, 2016 33226 in the Probate Court for vehicle under proper control; such persons shall be forever doing, the Defendant failed to Order of Publication ALBERT V. SMITH, P.A. Spartanburg County, South (c) In driving too fast for barred as to their claims. All yield the right of way to the Filed by or on behalf of: By: Albert V. Smith Carolina. conditions; claims are required to be pre- vehicle driven by Plaintiff Albert V. Smith Attorney for Plaintiff(s) This property is subject to (d) In failing to yield the sented in written statement on resulting in severe damage to This notice was automatically 819 John B. White Sr. Blvd. the life estates granted to right of way; the prescribed form (FORM the Plaintiff vehicle, causing generated by the Court’s auto- (29306) Cora O. Mabry and Kathleen M. (e) In failing to apply his #371ES) indicating the name Plaintiff to be thrown into notification system. Post Office Box 5866 Bennett. brakes; and address of the claimant, the dash of the his vehicle. The following people were Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 Tax Map Reference # 3-29-12- (f) In failing to use that the basis of the claim, the 4. That the Defendant was neg- served electronically: Albert Phone: (864) 585-8174 059.00 degree of care and caution amount claimed, the date when ligent, grossly negligent, V. Smith for Calvin Lee Fax: (864) 573-6843 Date: March 25, 2016 that a reasonable and prudent the claim will become due, the willful, wanton, and reckless Sprouse Email: smithoffice1 ALBERT V. SMITH, P.A. person would have used under nature of any uncertainty as at the time and place above The following people have not @albertsmithatty.com By: Albert V. Smith the circumstances then and to the claim, and a descrip- mentioned in the operation of been served electronically by Affidavit of Due Diligence Attorney for Plaintiff(s) there prevailing. tion of any security as to the his motor vehicle and in the the Court. Therefore, they I, being duly sworn, on oath, 819 John B. White Sr. Blvd. (g) In leaving the scene of claim. following particulars, to wit: must be served by traditional do depose and say that: (29306) an accident without stopping Estate: Sharon E. Brown (a) in failing to maintain a means: Millard E. Mabry; 1. I am the attorney for the Post Office Box 5866 to render aid when it was rea- Date of Death: March 7, 2017 proper lookout for other vehi- Kathleen Bennett Herman Mabry Plaintiff in the matter refer- Spartanburg, S.C. 29304 sonably apparent that injury Case Number: 2017ES4201806 cles lawfully upon the high- J; Kathleen M. Bennett, Aka; enced above. Phone: (864) 585-8174 to the other driver has Personal Representative: way, and in particular, the Cora Owensby Mabry; Cora 2. A complaint has been filed Fax: (864) 573-6843 occurred. Dwayne E. Brown vehicle driven by Tappan; Mabry, Aka; Nationstar Mort- in this matter alleging that Email: smithoffice1 (h) Operating a motor vehicle Post Office Box 6072 (b) in failing to keep the gage; Cora O. Mabry, Aka; Cach the court has jurisdiction of @albertsmithatty.com while under the influence of Spartanburg, SC 29304 Defendant vehicle under proper LLC; Rosa Mabry; Mabry; Elbert the subject matter of these 12-7, 14, 21 an impairing substance to such Atty: James B. Drennan III control, or, indeed any degree Leroy. proceedings. an extent as to cause impair- Post Office Box 891 of control; Order of Reference 3. The Plaintiff has put forth LEGAL NOTICE ment. Spartanburg, SC 29304 (c) in failing to yield the It appearing that, pursuant diligent efforts to locate the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA All of which were the direct 11-23, 30, 12-7 right of way to the vehicle to Rule 53 of the South Caro- Defendants in this action and COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG and proximate cause of the driven by Tappan; lina Rules of Civil Procedure, serve them with the pleadings IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS injuries and damages suffered NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES (d) in failing to apply the this action, being an action in this matter in accordance FOR THE by the Plaintiff herein. Said All persons having claims brakes of the Defendant vehi- to partition real estate, is with the South Carolina Rules THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT acts being in violation of the against the following estates cle, if any there were, to keep one which may be referred to a of Civil Procedure. Those Case No. 2017-CP-23-02971 statute laws of the State of MUST file their claims on FORM from colliding into the vehi- master, and since there is no efforts include: using private Donadin Gomez-Urbina, Plain- South Carolina. #371ES with the Probate Court cle driven by Tappan; known opposition to the process server assist in tiff, vs. Jimmy Lee Dillard, 8. Plaintiff is informed and of Spartanburg County, the (e) in driving too fast for motion, locating the Defendants using Defendant. believes that he is entitled address of which is 180 the conditions then and there IT IS ORDERED that this action the best information gathered Summons to judgment against the Defen- Magnolia Street Room 302, existing: be and the same hereby is from the public indexes and TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEN- dant for actual and punitive Spartanburg, SC 29306, within (f) in failing to use the referred to The Honorable the offices of vital records DANT(S): damages in an appropriate eight (8) months after the degree of care and caution Gordon G. Cooper, Master-in- in several states. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and amount. date of the first publication that a reasonably prudent per- Equity for Spartanburg County, 4. I have attempted to secure required to Answer the Com- WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays of this Notice to Creditors or son would have exercised under to take testimony arising the services of the Spartan- plaint in this action, a copy for judgment against the within one (1) year from date the circumstances then and under the pleadings, to make burg County Sheriff's Depart- of which is hereby served upon Defendant for actual damages, of death, whichever is earlier there existing. findings of fact and conclu- ment to aid and assist in (he you, and to serve a copy of together with punitive damages (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or All of which were the direct sions of law, with authority matter, and officials there your Answer to the said Com- in an appropriate amount, for such persons shall be forever and proximate cause of the to dispose of any and all said they would need certain plaint upon the Plaintiff the costs of this action and barred as to their claims. All injuries and damages suffered issues and enter a final judg- biographical location informa- through his attorney, Brian R. for such other and further claims are required to be pre- by the Plaintiff herein, said ment in the case, to order a tion in order to begin a search Hochman, Esquire, at his relief as to this Court may sented in written statement on acts being in violation of the partition of the real estate for the Defendants. The under- office at 4801 E. Independence seem just and proper. the prescribed form (FORM statutory laws of the State of or to order a sale on a judi- signed did not have any mail- Blvd., Ste. 700, Charlotte, Dated this 4th day of May, #371ES) indicating the name South Carolina. cial sale day, and to hear any ing information to send certi- North Carolina 28212, within 2017. and address of the claimant, 5. As a result of the afore- issue after sale or judgment fied mail to, and the Plain- thirty (30) days after the Charlotte, North Carolina the basis of the claim, the said collision, Plaintiff suf- relating to this action. Any tiffs in this matter may not service hereof, exclusive of BRIAN R. HOCHMAN amount claimed, the date when fered physical harm and appeal from the decision of have an interest in the prop- the day of such service; and if South Carolina Bar No. 65298 the claim will become due, the injury, including, but not the master shall be directly erty and have no idea where the you fail to Answer the Com- Attorney for Plaintiff nature of any uncertainty as limited to, the head, neck, to the South Carolina other alleged owners or their plaint within the time afore- Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC to the claim, and a descrip- back, and multiple contusions. Appellate Courts. heirs might be. said, judgment by default will 4801 E. Independence Blvd., tion of any security as to the The aforesaid injuries caused Order of Publication 5. The Defendants cannot, be rendered against you for Ste. 700 claim. Plaintiff to incur medical HAVING READ the filed Peti- after due diligence, be found the relief demanded in the Charlotte, N.C. 28212 Estate: Janet LeeAnn Arnold expenses, to undergo numerous tion of Albert V. Smith, within the State. Complaint. Telephone: (704) 569-9800 Davis painful treatments, to sustain attorney for the plaintiffs 6. Because the whereabouts of DATED at Charlotte, North Email: bhochman@ Date of Death: August 30, 2017 injuries to his back which herein, and it appearing that the Defendants cannot he rea- Carolina, this 4th day of May, butlerandquinn.com Case Number: 2017ES4201475 will require surgery, and to this is an fiction to parti- sonably ascertained they can- 2017. 12-7, 14, 21 Personal Representative: sustain permanent injury to tion a certain piece of real not be personally served with BRIAN R. HOCHMAN Kenneth W. Davis his back which will likely estate located in Spartanburg a summons, notice, and com- South Carolina Bar No. 65298 LEGAL NOTICE 101 Cyress Drive additional future surgery, to County, South Carolina and to plaint in this action or be Attorney for Plaintiff STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Inman, SC 29349 be unable to perform his nor- partition that same piece of given notice of the subject of Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG 11-23, 30, 12-7 mal and usual daily activi- real estate in kind or by pub- the action as required by the 4801 E. Independence Blvd., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ties, and to suffer great pain lic sale because the property South Carolina Rules of Civil Ste. 700 2017-CP-42-003315 and mental anguish. That upon would be incapable of division Procedure. Charlotte, N.C. 28212 GREENVILLE COUNTY REDEVELOP- 6 SPARTAN WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2017 Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES 276 Heathwood Drive nature of any uncertainty as the prescribed form (FORM the prescribed form (FORM Roy Deaton All persons having claims Spartanburg, SC 29307 to the claim, and a descrip- #371ES) indicating the name #371ES) indicating the name 408 Granada Drive against the following estates Atty: James W. Shaw tion of any security as to the and address of the claimant, and address of the claimant, Spartanburg, SC 29303 MUST file their claims on FORM Post Office Box 891 claim. the basis of the claim, the the basis of the claim, the 12-7, 14, 21 #371ES with the Probate Court Spartanburg, SC 29304 Estate: Charlton L. Tripp amount claimed, the date when amount claimed, the date when of Spartanburg County, the 11-23, 30, 12-7 Date of Death: June 17, 2017 the claim will become due, the the claim will become due, the NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES address of which is 180 Case Number: 2017ES4201617 nature of any uncertainty as nature of any uncertainty as All persons having claims Magnolia Street Room 302, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Personal Representatives: to the claim, and a descrip- to the claim, and a descrip- against the following estates Spartanburg, SC 29306, within All persons having claims Rachel Mae Hopp tion of any security as to the tion of any security as to the MUST file their claims on FORM eight (8) months after the against the following estates 1371 Main Street claim. claim. #371ES with the Probate Court date of the first publication MUST file their claims on FORM Gaithersburg, MD 20878 AND Estate: John David Southers Estate: Henry Peter Augthun of Spartanburg County, the of this Notice to Creditors or #371ES with the Probate Court Elizabeth G. Bruce Date of Death: September 21, 2017 Date of Death: March 18, 2017 address of which is 180 within one (1) year from date of Spartanburg County, the 205 Southern Road Case Number: 2017ES4201559 Case Number: 2017ES4201554 Magnolia Street Room 302, of death, whichever is earlier address of which is 180 Belton, SC 29627 Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Spartanburg, SC 29306, within (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or Magnolia Street Room 302, Atty: Edwin C. Haskell III Jennifer J. Southers Erika Shoolbred eight (8) months after the such persons shall be forever Spartanburg, SC 29306, within 218 E. Henry Street 509 Westmoreland Road 516 Norwood Street date of the first publication barred as to their claims. All eight (8) months after the Spartanburg, SC 29306 Woodruff, SC 29388 Spartanburg, SC 29302 of this Notice to Creditors or claims are required to be pre- date of the first publication 11-23, 30, 12-7 11-30, 12-7, 14 11-30, 12-7, 14 within one (1) year from date sented in written statement on of this Notice to Creditors or of death, whichever is earlier the prescribed form (FORM within one (1) year from date NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or #371ES) indicating the name of death, whichever is earlier All persons having claims All persons having claims All persons having claims such persons shall be forever and address of the claimant, (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or against the following estates against the following estates against the following estates barred as to their claims. All the basis of the claim, the such persons shall be forever MUST file their claims on FORM MUST file their claims on FORM MUST file their claims on FORM claims are required to be pre- amount claimed, the date when barred as to their claims. All #371ES with the Probate Court #371ES with the Probate Court #371ES with the Probate Court sented in written statement on the claim will become due, the claims are required to be pre- of Spartanburg County, the of Spartanburg County, the of Spartanburg County, the the prescribed form (FORM nature of any uncertainty as sented in written statement on address of which is 180 address of which is 180 address of which is 180 #371ES) indicating the name to the claim, and a descrip- the prescribed form (FORM Magnolia Street Room 302, Magnolia Street Room 302, Magnolia Street Room 302, and address of the claimant, tion of any security as to the #371ES) indicating the name Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Spartanburg, SC 29306, within the basis of the claim, the claim. and address of the claimant, eight (8) months after the eight (8) months after the eight (8) months after the amount claimed, the date when Estate: Justine R. Merwin the basis of the claim, the date of the first publication date of the first publication date of the first publication the claim will become due, the Date of Death: August 21, 2017 amount claimed, the date when of this Notice to Creditors or of this Notice to Creditors or of this Notice to Creditors or nature of any uncertainty as Case Number: 2017ES4201512 the claim will become due, the within one (1) year from date within one (1) year from date within one (1) year from date to the claim, and a descrip- Personal Representative: nature of any uncertainty as of death, whichever is earlier of death, whichever is earlier of death, whichever is earlier tion of any security as to the Richard Merwin to the claim, and a descrip- (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or claim. 455 Johnson Road tion of any security as to the such persons shall be forever such persons shall be forever such persons shall be forever Estate: Linda Stewart Jackson Roebuck, SC 29376 claim. barred as to their claims. All barred as to their claims. All barred as to their claims. All Date of Death: August 31, 2017 11-23, 30, 12-7 Estate: Kenneth N. Parris claims are required to be pre- claims are required to be pre- claims are required to be pre- Case Number: 2017ES4201444 Date of Death: September 9, 2017 sented in written statement on sented in written statement on sented in written statement on Personal Representative: NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Case Number: 2017ES4201483 the prescribed form (FORM the prescribed form (FORM the prescribed form (FORM Lisa Ann Jackson All persons having claims Personal Representative: #371ES) indicating the name #371ES) indicating the name #371ES) indicating the name 104 Hatchett Drive against the following estates Ms. Joan H. Parris and address of the claimant, and address of the claimant, and address of the claimant, Spartanburg, SC 29301 MUST file their claims on FORM 112 Post Oak Road the basis of the claim, the the basis of the claim, the the basis of the claim, the 12-7, 14, 21 #371ES with the Probate Court Duncan, SC 29334 amount claimed, the date when amount claimed, the date when amount claimed, the date when of Spartanburg County, the 11-23, 30, 12-7 the claim will become due, the the claim will become due, the the claim will become due, the NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES address of which is 180 nature of any uncertainty as nature of any uncertainty as nature of any uncertainty as All persons having claims Magnolia Street Room 302, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES to the claim, and a descrip- to the claim, and a descrip- to the claim, and a descrip- against the following estates Spartanburg, SC 29306, within All persons having claims tion of any security as to the tion of any security as to the tion of any security as to the MUST file their claims on FORM eight (8) months after the against the following estates claim. claim. claim. #371ES with the Probate Court date of the first publication MUST file their claims on FORM Estate: Stead Bernard Pruitt Estate: David H. Edmondson III Estate: Charlie Joe Wilson Jr. of Spartanburg County, the of this Notice to Creditors or #371ES with the Probate Court Date of Death: August 28, 2017 Date of Death: September 2, 2017 Date of Death: September 9, 2017 address of which is 180 within one (1) year from date of Spartanburg County, the Case Number: 2017ES4201526 Case Number: 2017ES4201469 Case Number: 2017ES4201553 Magnolia Street Room 302, of death, whichever is earlier address of which is 180 Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Spartanburg, SC 29306, within (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or Magnolia Street Room 302, Pamela Ray Pruitt Sharon M. Edmondson Mary R. Wilson eight (8) months after the such persons shall be forever Spartanburg, SC 29306, within 301 Shallowford Drive Post Office Box 538 1810 Dickson Road date of the first publication barred as to their claims. All eight (8) months after the Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Wellford, SC 29385 Inman, SC 29349 of this Notice to Creditors or claims are required to be pre- date of the first publication 11-30, 12-7, 14 11-30, 12-7, 14 11-30, 12-7, 14 within one (1) year from date sented in written statement on of this Notice to Creditors or of death, whichever is earlier the prescribed form (FORM within one (1) year from date NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES LEGAL NOTICE (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or #371ES) indicating the name of death, whichever is earlier All persons having claims All persons having claims 2017ES4201433 such persons shall be forever and address of the claimant, (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or against the following estates against the following estates The Will of Terry M. Dempsey, barred as to their claims. All the basis of the claim, the such persons shall be forever MUST file their claims on FORM MUST file their claims on FORM Deceased, was delivered to me claims are required to be pre- amount claimed, the date when barred as to their claims. All #371ES with the Probate Court #371ES with the Probate Court and filed September 5th, 2017. sented in written statement on the claim will become due, the claims are required to be pre- of Spartanburg County, the of Spartanburg County, the No proceedings for the probate the prescribed form (FORM nature of any uncertainty as sented in written statement on address of which is 180 address of which is 180 of said Will have begun. #371ES) indicating the name to the claim, and a descrip- the prescribed form (FORM Magnolia Street Room 302, Magnolia Street Room 302, PONDA A. CALDWELL and address of the claimant, tion of any security as to the #371ES) indicating the name Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Judge, Probate Court for the basis of the claim, the claim. and address of the claimant, eight (8) months after the eight (8) months after the Spartanburg County, S.C. amount claimed, the date when Estate: Joel Bryant Peace Sr. the basis of the claim, the date of the first publication date of the first publication 11-30, 12-7, 14 the claim will become due, the AKA Joel Bryant Peace amount claimed, the date when of this Notice to Creditors or of this Notice to Creditors or nature of any uncertainty as Date of Death: September 30, 2017 the claim will become due, the within one (1) year from date within one (1) year from date LEGAL NOTICE to the claim, and a descrip- Case Number: 2017ES4201666 nature of any uncertainty as of death, whichever is earlier of death, whichever is earlier 2017ES4201656 tion of any security as to the Personal Representative: to the claim, and a descrip- (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or The Will of Lela Birtha Nelson claim. Ms. Marti Peace tion of any security as to the such persons shall be forever such persons shall be forever AKA Lela Bertha Nelson, Estate: Mittie Aileen 398 Woodside Lane claim. barred as to their claims. All barred as to their claims. All Deceased, was delivered to me Parker Yonn Spartanburg, SC 29302 Estate: Phelix W. Lancaster claims are required to be pre- claims are required to be pre- and filed October 13th, 2017. Date of Death: October 20, 2017 11-23, 30, 12-7 Date of Death: August 2, 2017 sented in written statement on sented in written statement on No proceedings for the probate Case Number: 2017ES4201760 Case Number: 2017ES4201803 the prescribed form (FORM the prescribed form (FORM of said Will have begun. Personal Representative: NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Personal Representatives: #371ES) indicating the name #371ES) indicating the name PONDA A. CALDWELL Shana McKenzie All persons having claims Kelley L. Toland and address of the claimant, and address of the claimant, Judge, Probate Court for 2190 Country Club Road against the following estates 3640 Crest Valley Way the basis of the claim, the the basis of the claim, the Spartanburg County, S.C. Spartanburg, SC 29302 MUST file their claims on FORM Cumming, GA 30041 AND amount claimed, the date when amount claimed, the date when 11-30, 12-7, 14 Atty: Reginald L. Foster #371ES with the Probate Court Gregory M. Lancaster the claim will become due, the the claim will become due, the Post Office Box 3059 of Spartanburg County, the 5220 Wilshire Crossing nature of any uncertainty as nature of any uncertainty as LEGAL NOTICE Spartanburg, SC 29304 address of which is 180 Cumming, GA 30040 to the claim, and a descrip- to the claim, and a descrip- 2017ES4201731 12-7, 14, 21 Magnolia Street Room 302, Atty: Alan M. Tewkesbury Jr. tion of any security as to the tion of any security as to the The Will of Jean W. Andrea, Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Post Office Drawer 451 claim. claim. Deceased, was delivered to me NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES eight (8) months after the Spartanburg, SC 29304 Estate: Robbie Earl Massey Estate: Goldlean F. Banner and filed October 12th, 2017. All persons having claims date of the first publication 11-23, 30, 12-7 Date of Death: October 3, 2017 Date of Death: May 14, 2017 No proceedings for the probate against the following estates of this Notice to Creditors or Case Number: 2017ES4201636 Case Number: 2017ES4201250 of said Will have begun. MUST file their claims on FORM within one (1) year from date NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Personal Representative: Personal Representative: PONDA A. CALDWELL #371ES with the Probate Court of death, whichever is earlier All persons having claims Robert Massey Ali D. Banner Judge, Probate Court for of Spartanburg County, the (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or against the following estates 224 Conrad Circle 420 W. Rustling Leaves Lane Spartanburg County, S.C. address of which is 180 such persons shall be forever MUST file their claims on FORM Columbia, SC 29212 Roebuck, SC 29376 11-30, 12-7, 14 Magnolia Street Room 302, barred as to their claims. All #371ES with the Probate Court 11-30, 12-7, 14 11-30, 12-7, 14 Spartanburg, SC 29306, within claims are required to be pre- of Spartanburg County, the LEGAL NOTICE eight (8) months after the sented in written statement on address of which is 180 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES 2017ES4201791 date of the first publication the prescribed form (FORM Magnolia Street Room 302, All persons having claims All persons having claims The Will of Edna R. Joyner, of this Notice to Creditors or #371ES) indicating the name Spartanburg, SC 29306, within against the following estates against the following estates Deceased, was delivered to me within one (1) year from date and address of the claimant, eight (8) months after the MUST file their claims on FORM MUST file their claims on FORM and filed November 8th, 2017. of death, whichever is earlier the basis of the claim, the date of the first publication #371ES with the Probate Court #371ES with the Probate Court No proceedings for the probate (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or amount claimed, the date when of this Notice to Creditors or of Spartanburg County, the of Spartanburg County, the of said Will have begun. such persons shall be forever the claim will become due, the within one (1) year from date address of which is 180 address of which is 180 PONDA A. CALDWELL barred as to their claims. All nature of any uncertainty as of death, whichever is earlier Magnolia Street Room 302, Magnolia Street Room 302, Judge, Probate Court for claims are required to be pre- to the claim, and a descrip- (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Spartanburg County, S.C. sented in written statement on tion of any security as to the such persons shall be forever eight (8) months after the eight (8) months after the 11-30, 12-7, 14 the prescribed form (FORM claim. barred as to their claims. All date of the first publication date of the first publication #371ES) indicating the name Estate: Colton Gibson Wood claims are required to be pre- of this Notice to Creditors or of this Notice to Creditors or LEGAL NOTICE and address of the claimant, Date of Death: September 25, 2017 sented in written statement on within one (1) year from date within one (1) year from date 2017ES4201816 the basis of the claim, the Case Number: 2017ES4201719 the prescribed form (FORM of death, whichever is earlier of death, whichever is earlier The Will of John Saja AKA John amount claimed, the date when Personal Representative: #371ES) indicating the name (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or Francis Saja, Jr., Deceased, the claim will become due, the Linda S. Woods and address of the claimant, such persons shall be forever such persons shall be forever was delivered to me and filed nature of any uncertainty as 2349 High Avenue the basis of the claim, the barred as to their claims. All barred as to their claims. All November 14th, 2017. No pro- to the claim, and a descrip- Chambersburg, PA 17201 amount claimed, the date when claims are required to be pre- claims are required to be pre- ceedings for the probate of tion of any security as to the Atty: Wesley A. Stoddard the claim will become due, the sented in written statement on sented in written statement on said Will have begun. claim. Post Office Box 5178 nature of any uncertainty as the prescribed form (FORM the prescribed form (FORM PONDA A. CALDWELL Estate: Geraldine F. Carlisle Spartanburg, SC 29304 to the claim, and a descrip- #371ES) indicating the name #371ES) indicating the name Judge, Probate Court for Date of Death: October 15, 2017 11-23, 30, 12-7 tion of any security as to the and address of the claimant, and address of the claimant, Spartanburg County, S.C. Case Number: 2017ES4201887 claim. the basis of the claim, the the basis of the claim, the 11-30, 12-7, 14 Personal Representative: NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Estate: Tammy Lee Dalton amount claimed, the date when amount claimed, the date when John R. Carlisle All persons having claims Date of Death: July 23, 2017 the claim will become due, the the claim will become due, the NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES 138 Lake Lyman Heights against the following estates Case Number: 2017ES4201244 nature of any uncertainty as nature of any uncertainty as All persons having claims Lyman, SC 29365 MUST file their claims on FORM Personal Representative: to the claim, and a descrip- to the claim, and a descrip- against the following estates Atty: David A. Merline Jr. #371ES with the Probate Court Charles M. Dalton tion of any security as to the tion of any security as to the MUST file their claims on FORM Post Office Box 10796 of Spartanburg County, the 112 Sunset Circle claim. claim. #371ES with the Probate Court Greenville, SC 29603 address of which is 180 Spartanburg, SC 29301 Estate: Virginia Gosnell Estate: William Joseph Garrett of Spartanburg County, the 12-7, 14, 21 Magnolia Street Room 302, 11-23, 30, 12-7 Date of Death: August 28, 2017 Date of Death: August 7, 2017 address of which is 180 Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Case Number: 2017ES4201488 Case Number: 2017ES4201446 Magnolia Street Room 302, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES eight (8) months after the NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Spartanburg, SC 29306, within All persons having claims date of the first publication All persons having claims Lynn S. Gosnell Epifania Garrett eight (8) months after the against the following estates of this Notice to Creditors or against the following estates 711 Gorham Drive 1535 Old Anderson Mill Road date of the first publication MUST file their claims on FORM within one (1) year from date MUST file their claims on FORM Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Moore, SC 29369 of this Notice to Creditors or #371ES with the Probate Court of death, whichever is earlier #371ES with the Probate Court 11-30, 12-7, 14 11-30, 12-7, 14 within one (1) year from date of Spartanburg County, the (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or of Spartanburg County, the of death, whichever is earlier address of which is 180 such persons shall be forever address of which is 180 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or Magnolia Street Room 302, barred as to their claims. All Magnolia Street Room 302, All persons having claims All persons having claims such persons shall be forever Spartanburg, SC 29306, within claims are required to be pre- Spartanburg, SC 29306, within against the following estates against the following estates barred as to their claims. All eight (8) months after the sented in written statement on eight (8) months after the MUST file their claims on FORM MUST file their claims on FORM claims are required to be pre- date of the first publication the prescribed form (FORM date of the first publication #371ES with the Probate Court #371ES with the Probate Court sented in written statement on of this Notice to Creditors or #371ES) indicating the name of this Notice to Creditors or of Spartanburg County, the of Spartanburg County, the the prescribed form (FORM within one (1) year from date and address of the claimant, within one (1) year from date address of which is 180 address of which is 180 #371ES) indicating the name of death, whichever is earlier the basis of the claim, the of death, whichever is earlier Magnolia Street Room 302, Magnolia Street Room 302, and address of the claimant, (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or amount claimed, the date when (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Spartanburg, SC 29306, within the basis of the claim, the such persons shall be forever the claim will become due, the such persons shall be forever eight (8) months after the eight (8) months after the amount claimed, the date when barred as to their claims. All nature of any uncertainty as barred as to their claims. All date of the first publication date of the first publication the claim will become due, the claims are required to be pre- to the claim, and a descrip- claims are required to be pre- of this Notice to Creditors or of this Notice to Creditors or nature of any uncertainty as sented in written statement on tion of any security as to the sented in written statement on within one (1) year from date within one (1) year from date to the claim, and a descrip- the prescribed form (FORM claim. the prescribed form (FORM of death, whichever is earlier of death, whichever is earlier tion of any security as to the #371ES) indicating the name Estate: Roy D. McKittrick #371ES) indicating the name (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or claim. and address of the claimant, Date of Death: November 1, 2017 and address of the claimant, such persons shall be forever such persons shall be forever Estate: Dennis Ray Deaton the basis of the claim, the Case Number: 2017ES4201812 the basis of the claim, the barred as to their claims. All barred as to their claims. All Date of Death: July 2, 2017 amount claimed, the date when Personal Representative: amount claimed, the date when claims are required to be pre- claims are required to be pre- Case Number: 2017ES4201198 the claim will become due, the Hilda M. McKittrick the claim will become due, the sented in written statement on sented in written statement on Personal Representative: nature of any uncertainty as THE SPARTAN WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2017 7 Legal Notices to the claim, and a descrip- the claim will become due, the amount claimed, the date when the basis of the claim, the sented in written statement on 21st, 2017. No proceedings for tion of any security as to the nature of any uncertainty as the claim will become due, the amount claimed, the date when the prescribed form (FORM the probate of said Will have claim. to the claim, and a descrip- nature of any uncertainty as the claim will become due, the #371ES) indicating the name begun. Estate: Franklin M. Mann Sr. tion of any security as to the to the claim, and a descrip- nature of any uncertainty as and address of the claimant, PONDA A. CALDWELL AKA Frankie Milton Mann claim. tion of any security as to the to the claim, and a descrip- the basis of the claim, the Judge, Probate Court for Date of Death: November 20, 2017 Estate: Mary Kate Arrington claim. tion of any security as to the amount claimed, the date when Spartanburg County, S.C. Case Number: 2017ES4201864 Date of Death: October 17, 2017 Estate: David Randall Mabry claim. the claim will become due, the 12-7, 14, 21 Personal Representative: Case Number: 2017ES4201733 Date of Death: October 11, 2017 Estate: Sue A. Watson nature of any uncertainty as Holly Jo Mann Personal Representative: Case Number: 2017ES4201734 Date of Death: November 8, 2017 to the claim, and a descrip- LEGAL NOTICE 111 Westhaven Court Edward D. Arrington Personal Representative: Case Number: 2017ES4201880 tion of any security as to the 2017ES4201873 Spartanburg, SC 29301 225 Falling Creek Road Sheila L. Mabry Personal Representative: claim. The Will of Norma Blalock 12-7, 14, 21 Spartanburg, SC 29301 1596 Denton Road H. Kevin Watson Estate: Ronnie Ann Crafton Pruitt AKA Norma J. Pruitt, 12-7, 14, 21 Cowpens, SC 29330 112 Bedford Road Date of Death: March 14, 2017 Deceased, was delivered to me NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES 12-7, 14, 21 Spartanburg, SC 29301 Case Number: 2017ES4201486 and filed November 27th, 2017. All persons having claims NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Atty: Reginald L. Foster Personal Representative: No proceedings for the probate against the following estates All persons having claims NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Post Office Box 3059 Arthur Lee Crafton Jr. of said Will have begun. MUST file their claims on FORM against the following estates All persons having claims Spartanburg, SC 29304 642 Riley Court PONDA A. CALDWELL #371ES with the Probate Court MUST file their claims on FORM against the following estates 12-7, 14, 21 Spartanburg, SC 29303 Judge, Probate Court for of Spartanburg County, the #371ES with the Probate Court MUST file their claims on FORM 12-7, 14, 21 Spartanburg County, S.C. address of which is 180 of Spartanburg County, the #371ES with the Probate Court NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES 12-7, 14, 21 Magnolia Street Room 302, address of which is 180 of Spartanburg County, the All persons having claims LEGAL NOTICE Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Magnolia Street Room 302, address of which is 180 against the following estates 2017ES4201849 LEGAL NOTICE eight (8) months after the Spartanburg, SC 29306, within Magnolia Street Room 302, MUST file their claims on FORM The Will of Wilma Fuller, 2017ES4201876 date of the first publication eight (8) months after the Spartanburg, SC 29306, within #371ES with the Probate Court Deceased, was delivered to me The Will of Terry P. Aiken, of this Notice to Creditors or date of the first publication eight (8) months after the of Spartanburg County, the and filed November 21st, 2017. Deceased, was delivered to me within one (1) year from date of this Notice to Creditors or date of the first publication address of which is 180 No proceedings for the probate and filed November 27th, 2017. of death, whichever is earlier within one (1) year from date of this Notice to Creditors or Magnolia Street Room 302, of said Will have begun. No proceedings for the probate (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or of death, whichever is earlier within one (1) year from date Spartanburg, SC 29306, within PONDA A. CALDWELL of said Will have begun. such persons shall be forever (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or of death, whichever is earlier eight (8) months after the Judge, Probate Court for PONDA A. CALDWELL barred as to their claims. All such persons shall be forever (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or date of the first publication Spartanburg County, S.C. Judge, Probate Court for claims are required to be pre- barred as to their claims. All such persons shall be forever of this Notice to Creditors or 12-7, 14, 21 Spartanburg County, S.C. sented in written statement on claims are required to be pre- barred as to their claims. All within one (1) year from date 12-7, 14, 21 the prescribed form (FORM sented in written statement on claims are required to be pre- of death, whichever is earlier LEGAL NOTICE #371ES) indicating the name the prescribed form (FORM sented in written statement on (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.) or 2017ES4201851 and address of the claimant, #371ES) indicating the name the prescribed form (FORM such persons shall be forever The Will of Maxine Johnson the basis of the claim, the and address of the claimant, #371ES) indicating the name barred as to their claims. All Taylor, Deceased, was deliv- amount claimed, the date when the basis of the claim, the and address of the claimant, claims are required to be pre- ered to me and filed November Wofford among top institutions for study abroad

Maggie Stewart knew dents with opportunities to our goal three years ahead some, securing a passport an all-time record – to the summer, with one stu- she wanted to study abroad learn beyond the class- of schedule.” may be a barrier to study- reduce financial hurdles dent; and the fall of 2017, before she even arrived at room. Studying abroad Wofford is continuing its ing abroad. By hosting this for some students. with three students.” Wofford College. The gives them culturally efforts to make study important event, we have Lancaster adds, “More- For more about 2017 graduate from immersive experiences abroad more accessible for funded 85 passports to date over, Wofford has pro- Wofford’s study abroad Arlington, Va., loves “an that broaden their perspec- all students, Lancaster and made study abroad a duced a total of six Gilman program, visit www.wof- adventure.” tives and their understand- adds. “This year, we part- more tangible reality for Scholars during the 2017 ford.edu/internationalpro- She got that and much ing of themselves in a nered with CIEE Study many.” award cycle, which grams. To read the full more when she decided to globally connected world.” Abroad to fund passports Wofford also awarded includes study and intern Open Doors report, go to opt for a less-conventional Stewart now is a pro- for first-time applicants as more than $77,000 in abroad experiences in the www.iie.org/research-and- study abroad destination – gram associate for West we recognize that for Wofford Travel Grants – spring, with two students; publications/open-doors. Istanbul, Turkey. As a dou- Africa, working mostly in ble major in international Nigeria, Ghana and The affairs and religion, Gambia, at the Stewart thought the desti- International Republican nation would help her in Institute, an international her quest to learn about the democracy-building effect religion has on poli- organization. She says her cy making and about how experience allowed her to faith impacts daily life and learn more about Islam, cultures. “My five months “which allowed me to in Istanbul – with side trips understand the people and to Romania, Greece, country better. I had the Jordan and numerous opportunity to learn how to regions within Turkey – navigate in an unstable helped me further relate political environment and my two majors, and I got witnessed a country going to see how much the two through unsettling trans- truly connected and inter- formations. These obser- twined.” vations and experiences It’s exactly the kind of followed me back to experience Wofford Wofford and have shaped intends its students to have my world view and will while studying abroad, and continue impacting me in exactly why the college my career.” again is touted as a nation- Amy Lancaster, al leader in study abroad Wofford’s dean of interna- participation. tional programs, says Wofford is ranked #4 Stewart’s experiences are among the top 40 bac- what Wofford wants for its calaureate institutions in students. “Our students the percentage of students learn skills that will prove studying abroad for credit, vital in the workplace and according to the annual in their lives as citizens of Open Doors Report from an increasingly intercon- the International Education nected world – resilience, Exchange, released this intercultural awareness week. Wofford is the only and empathy. Studying South Carolina institution abroad provides them with on the list. language immersion expe- Open Doors also ranked riences, rigorous academic Wofford #11 in the total programming, impactful number of study abroad research and internship students on its list of the opportunities, and cultural- top 40 baccalaureate insti- ly rich living contexts.” tutions, with 419 students Wofford is ranked highly studying abroad during the on the short-term study 2015-16 academic year. abroad experiences in Wofford also is #11 among Open Doors because of the the top 20 baccalaureate high number of study institutions for short-term abroad participants who duration of study abroad study overseas during the experiences, also the January Interim, Lancaster state’s only college on the says. list. These are the highest “We are thrilled to return rankings for Wofford in to the top five in the rank- these two categories. ings as this year marks a “Wofford continues its hallmark year in our effort trend of being among the to increase access to study top 10 baccalaureate insti- abroad,” Lancaster says. tutions on the Open Doors “The 2015-16 year meas- Report, something we’ve ured in this year’s Open done for more than 20 Doors survey indicates a years,” says Dr. Mike record number of partici- Sosulski, Wofford’s pants for us at 419. As a provost. “As a national member of the Generation residential liberal arts col- Study Abroad challenge, lege, we prepare our stu- Wofford pledged to dents to become leaders in increase participation in the world, to have a global study abroad by 25 percent reach in their thinking and by 2019. The 2017 Open problem solving, and to Doors survey reflects make a difference. We take Wofford’s commitment pride in providing our stu- and effort as we reached 8 THE SPARTAN WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 7, 2017

Tips for choosing and using your 2018 Medicare Health Plan

(StatePoint) It’s that time tion about preventive care, of year again: The visit www.cigna.com/take- Medicare Annual Election control. Period (AEP) began Oct. 4. Stay active with fitness 15 and runs through Dec. benefits. Exercise is essen- 7. Medicare is a critical tial to healthy aging. source of health care for Original Medicare doesn’t millions of Americans who cover gym memberships or are age 65 and older and fitness programs, but some for younger people with Medicare Advantage plans certain qualifying disabili- offer such benefits as part ties. The Centers for of their coverage at no Medicare & Medicaid extra cost. Services (CMS) sets this 5. Use no-cost resources time for people eligible for to help pick the right plan. Medicare to select or make CMS’ Plan Finder helps changes to their plans for you compare costs, cov- the following year. ered medications and other For people with items. Many insurance Medicare, there is nothing plans offer seminars at no more important than main- cost and with no obligation taining physical and finan- to sign up. You can also cial independence. The check health plans’ web- right health care plan can sites or call customer serv- help. It can ensure you ice for more information. have access to fitness pro- Local and state agencies on grams, preventive services, aging also connect older engaged doctors, mainte- Cigna’s government pro- et costs low? Staying port, you can feel very Medicare plans offer many adults and caregivers with nance medications and grams, which include active? Needing dental, alone. That’s why it’s criti- preventive health benefits. community resources. transportation, all at an Cigna-HealthSpring. “The vision or hearing cover- cal to surround yourself The Centers for Disease As you weigh the affordable price. That’s goal should be to choose a age? Seeking comprehen- with a team of providers Control and Prevention options, Evanko offers this why it’s so crucial for plan that best meets your sive prescription drug cov- who are committed to get- estimates that 100,000 advice: “It’s worth it to Medicare consumers to individual needs. It’s erage? Take time to evalu- ting to know your needs lives could be saved each take the time to set your consider their health and important to find the right ate plan options according and to meeting them year if everyone received priorities and see how plan budget needs as they evalu- balance for you between to your health and financial through open communica- recommended preventive benefits stack up. Only ate their health care options benefits and affordability.” goals. tion and care coordination. care, which often starts then can you choose a plan for 2018. To help you choose a 2. Know your network. The primary care physician with seeing a doctor for an that really helps you get the “Choosing a plan isn’t as plan and get the most from Many plans offer choices serves as your quarterback, annual check-up. So go to most from it and reach simple as just keeping the it, consider these five tips: with a network of doctors. directing your care through your doctor, know the your goals.” one you had last year or 1. Make a list of your pri- Navigating the health care a network of like-minded health screenings you need looking only at the month- orities and health care system can be complex, specialists. for your age and get them PHOTO SOURCE: (c) ly premium costs,” says needs. Focusing on preven- time-consuming and cost- 3. Take advantage of pre- to take control of your Viacheslav Brian Evanko, who leads tion? Keeping out-of-pock- ly. Without the right sup- ventive care benefits. health. For more informa- Iakobchuk/stock.Adobe.com AARP South Carolina and U.S. Postal Service team up for ‘Operation Protect Veterans’

Columbia - AARP South veterans about scam artists phone calls, mass mailings includes 6.5 million veter- had a “negative life event,” from experts, an interac- Carolina recently who fraudulently utilize and a new website, ans and the U.S. Postal such as having suffered a tive scam-tracking map, announced that it is joining advances in technology www.aarp.org/ProtectVete Service is the nation’s serious injury or illness, fun educational quizzes, forces with the AARP and tailor their pitches rans. The Fraud Watch largest employer of veter- struggled with mental and video presentations Fraud Watch Network and towards them.” Network has also produced ans, with 113,000 of its health or addiction issues, featuring renowned securi- the U.S. Postal Inspection In addition to showing a Veterans edition of its workers having served in or accumulated a signifi- ty expert Frank Abagnale. Service for Operation how deliberate targeting popular Watchdog Alert the military. cant amount of debt or suf- Users may sign up for Protect Veterans -- a cam- may be leading to higher Handbook. In a major Among other key find- fered a large financial loss. “Watchdog Alert” emails paign to warn those who victimization rates among component of the outreach ings of the Fraud Watch The AARP Fraud Watch that deliver breaking scam have served in the military veterans, the survey also campaign, printed materi- Network survey, Under Network was launched in information, or call a free about scams and fraud explored how veteran als will be distributed in Fire: Military Veterans and 2013 as a free resource for helpline at 877-908-3360 schemes that target veter- scam victims differ from many of the nation’s Consumer Fraud in the people of all ages. The to speak with volunteers ans. The major educational the general public. For 37,000 Post Offices and United States: Veterans website provides informa- trained in fraud counsel- campaign will reach out to instance, veteran scam vic- AARP’s state offices. who became scam victims tion about fraud and ing. veterans in communities tims say they are more AARP’s membership were more likely to have scams, prevention tips across South Carolina and likely to trust a person who nationwide. has previously served in With a new AARP sur- the military. And victims vey showing that veterans say they are more likely to are frequently targeted by donate to charities that scam artists and victimized support our service mem- twice as often as the rest of bers and veterans. the public, the goal of the AARP and the U.S. Operation Protect Veterans Postal Inspection Service education campaign is to are warning veterans and leverage the extensive their families to be on the reach and communications lookout for some of the capabilities of the two most common schemes national organizations to and scams directed at vet- help veterans avoid losing erans, including: money to con artists. * The benefits buyout “Unfortunately, the men offer: This scheme takes and women who bravely advantage of veterans in served our country have need by offering a quick become a prime target of upfront buyout in telephone and online exchange for future dis- thieves,” said AARP South ability or pension pay- Carolina State Director ments. Teresa Arnold. “While vet- * The fake charitable erans are bombarded by giving request: Fraudulent the same scam pitches we claims about benefitting all receive, our research veterans or wounded serv- found that they’re also ice members. under special attack by a * Fraudulent records number of additional offer: In this scam, veter- scams tailored just for ans receive a contact them.” claiming that for a fee only According to the Fraud the scammer can access Watch Network’s recent your military records or survey 16 percent of U.S. government forms. But veterans have lost money this information is avail- to fraudsters, as compared able for free through local to 8 percent of nonveter- U.S. Department of ans. Veterans also report Veterans Affairs (VA) that they are targeted by a offices. large number of scams * A VA phishing scam: A directly related to their scammer claiming to work military service or the vet- for the VA calls veterans erans’ benefits they and asks for Social receive. Eighty percent of Security numbers and per- the veterans surveyed said sonal financial informa- they have encountered vet- tion. eran-specific scams. * The bogus employment “The U.S. Postal Inspect- scam: Scammers collect ion Service is committed personal information or to protect our veterans charge a fee for obtaining a from scammers who con- job that doesn’t exist. tinuously prey upon them To raise scam awareness for their own illicit gains,” among veterans and their said Guy Cottrell, Chief families, Operation Protect Postal Inspector. “We will Veterans is utilizing adver- continue in our fraud pre- tising, social media, email vention efforts to inform messages, brochures, tele-