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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS day morning. her in a shallow grave in on Monday [email protected] The charges stem from alle- Manchester State Forest on gations that Ginther, 26, kid- Nov. 14. Bond was denied for James napped Suzette Ginther, 27, Circuit Court Judge R. Lee Ginther III, who has been while she was leaving her Ferrell Cothran denied bond after killing charged with kidnapping and Cherryvale home to go to for Ginther III because the murder for the death his ex- work in Columbia, shot her GINTHER FROM STAFF REPORTS wife, during a hearing on Mon- “execution style” and buried SEE GINTHER, PAGE A6 According to news release from Sumter Police Department, a 22-year-old Sumter man has turned himself in to police in connection with a killing on Sunday after- noon. A backcountry Christmas in Sumter Kentwon Savon Thames-Daniels, of 988 Meadowbrook Road, turned himself in to Sumter Law En- forcement Center on Monday night. Police were able to identify Thames-Daniels as the suspect in the shooting after David Green Bratton THAMES- was found shot after 2 p.m. DANIELS Sunday in the 1100 block of Flamingo Road and later died at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Bratton, 39, last known address of 404 Silver St., and Thames-Daniels were seen arguing before police responded to the shooting call, according to the release. Thames-Daniels is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a vio- lent crime. He is booked at Sumter-Lee Re- gional Detention Center. An investigation is continuing. Baker seeks re-election to county council seat in 2018 BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] Artie Baker, sitting Sum- ter County District 2 coun- cilman, is seeking to keep his seat in the 2018 election PHOTOS BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM to further his goals of assist- ABOVE: Blacksmith Randall Draper, left, shows Asher Hasbrouck how knives ing small business owners and seeing two road projects were made 200 years ago on Saturday at the Carolina Backcountry Christmas re- BAKER enactment at Sumter County Museum. in his district through. Baker, a former teacher, LEFT: Ryan Heim, 5, takes a piece of candy from Frank Holloway, dressed as a was first elected to council in 1994 after Revolutionary War militiaman, at the event. an acquaintance encouraged him to run SEE BAKER, PAGE A6 Fireside Fund helps one struggling family in unique way BY BRUCE MILLS particular family and wanted small, temporary jobs, accord- greatly affected her,” Cham- [email protected] to share their deep struggles ing to Champagne. The hus- pagne said. “Then, her hus- and how Crisis Relief Minis- band and father had owned a band suffered a serious work Mark Champagne, execu- try has been able to help. small business, but it strug- injury requiring time to heal.” tive director of Sumter United The family, a husband, wife gled, and he was in training Now, the husband is em- Ministries, said generous do- and children, had been to the for another career field. ployed in his new job, ac- nations through The Sumter Champagne said he doesn’t ministry before for financial Champagne said financial cording to Champagne, but Item’s Fireside Fund have al- normally interview clients, assistance, he said. difficulties were only the be- his earnings are less than lowed its Crisis Relief Minis- but because the ministry has Because of previous work- ginning of their crisis. they had anticipated, so they try to help one local family in been so busy the last several related injuries, the wife and “Very soon afterwards, one a special way. months, he did talk to one mother could only work of her parents died, and it SEE FIRESIDE, PAGE A6

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Summerton council meeting set for tonight The Town of Summerton will hold its council meeting at 6 p.m. today at 10 Main St., Summerton. For additional information, call (803) 485-2525. Police investigate Friday non-fatal shooting Sumter police officers are investigating what led to a 33-year-old man sustaining a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body on Friday. According to Sumter Police Department, officers respond- ed to a shooting call after 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 8 and found the PHOTO PROVIDED man in a parked vehicle in the The First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir will present its 42nd Annual Service of Lessons and Carols at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sun- 200 block of Rolling Creek day, the third Sunday of Advent. The traditional service tells the story of Christmas through short Bible readings and carols sung by the Drive. choir and congregation. Joni Brown, director of music, is in the second row, second from left. The public is invited, and there is no The man was transported to charge for admission. Palmetto Health Tuomey for treatment. Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting and who might have First Presbyterian Church Sunday been involved. Council to consider supporting $1.5B bond service to celebrate Christmas story Sumter County Council will BY IVY MOORE service. "Once in Royal David’s City," by Dan Forrest of "O Come, All Ye meet at 6 p.m. today in County Special to The Sumter Item the processional, has traditionally Faithful," with Hamilton Stoddard and Council Chambers, Sumter opened the Service of Lessons and Evan Thompson on piano joining the County Administration Build- First Presbyterian Church will pres- Carols since 1919. choir and strings. ing, 13 E. Canal St., to consider ent its 42nd-annual Service of Lessons Although the service that recounts Michelle Blassengale will sing the of- second reading of a request to and Carols at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the Christmas story through short fertory hymn, "Handel’s He Shall Feed rezone approximately 6 acres Sunday. The service on the third Sun- Bible readings is mainly associated His Flock," and soprano Mallory in the 2000 block of Loring day of Advent celebrates the Christ- with the King’s College Choir in Cam- Bouchnecht will have the solo "All Is Mill Road from residential-15 mas season through readings from the bridge, England, and originated in the Well," the eighth carol, which an- to agricultural conservation. Scriptures, hymns sung by the congre- Anglican Church, it has been adopted nounces the birth of Christ. After public hearings, coun- gation, choral hymns and instrumen- by many Protestant denominations. The service closes with the ninth cil will consider: a resolution tal music. Director of Music Joni Brown said carol, "Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus,'' in support of the issuance of The service opens with trumpet members of First Presbyterian and the recessional, sung by the con- hospital revenue bonds not to players Evan Thompson and Jon Hop- Church, including youth and children, gregation and chancel choir, "Hark! exceed $1.5 billion by S.C. kins and organist Hamilton Stoddard will read the Scripture that precedes The Herald Angels Sing," further pro- Jobs-Economic Development playing "On This Day Earth Shall each of the nine carols. claims the joy and adulation at Authority and third reading of Ring" and the Taylor String Quartet While the format is standard, church Christ’s birth. an ordinance to approve a util- performing Selections from "Concerto ministers of music have great flexibili- Worship leaders will be the Rev. ity easement with Duke Ener- Grosso, Opus 6, No. 8" (Christmas Con- ty in choosing the carols. For example, Nick Cheek, pastor of First Presbyteri- gy Progress LLC along the certo) by Arcangelo Corelli. the first carol, "Let All Mortal Flesh an; the Rev. Ashley Cheek, associate right-of-way at North Lafay- The choir and soloists will be accom- Keep Silent," follows the reading of pastor; and Joni Brown, director of ette Drive and North Main panied by the quartet, which compris- Genesis 3:8-19, in which “God tells music. Street. es violinists Isabel Ong and Gisong Adam he has lost the life of Paradise.” A nursery will be provided, and a re- Also, Sumter County Fiscal, You, violist Preston Barbare and cellist Alex Beaton, oboe soloist, and Kenny ception in the Fellowship Hall will fol- Tax and Property Committee Jacqueline Taylor Hendricks. Jordan, percussionist, will be featured low the 4 p.m. service. There is no ad- will meet at 5:45 p.m. today in Hendricks will also play "Veni Em- on the third carol, "Come Thou, O mission, and the offering at the service County Council Conference manuel" (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) Prince of Peace," sung by the chancel will be donated to Sumter United Min- Room. in an arrangement by Raymond H. choir. Brown noted that this carol’s istries. Sumter County Forfeited Ham. “text centering on peace, love, freedom First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Cal- Land Commission will meet at The congregation will be invited to and unity make it a timely and rele- houn St., on the northwest corner of 5:30 p.m. today in County sing with the choir on the processional vant Advent carol.” North Main and West Calhoun streets, Council Conference Room. carol and several others during the Other choral pieces include a setting is handicap accessible.

Intersection, blight removal projects progress into new year

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS A portion of Broad Street — between The county is negotiating with three possibly increase property values, he [email protected] Bultman Drive and Market Street — is property owners to acquire land to fin- said. expected to be resurfaced in about six ish the project, McGregor said. "We want people to have pride in their Sumter planning department and months, he said. Regarding property, Sumter City neighborhoods," he said. codes enforcement officials provided McGregor said the committee also ap- Quality Assurance Manager John Ma- Codes enforcement officers are also updates on local road projects and proved a project to improve the intersec- closkie gave an update on the city's re- being more proactive by looking for vio- blighted property removal during the tion of McCrays Mill and Pinewood moval of blighted residential properties. lations before they are reported, he said. December Vision in Progress meeting at roads. The city — with assistance from San- Macloskie said being more interactive the James E. Clyburn Intermodal It's one of the most dangerous inter- tee-Lynches Regional Development Cor- with property owners has helped the Transportation Center on Wednesday. sections in Sumter with high traffic and poration — has accomplished the ma- planning department learn information Sumter City-County Planning Depart- younger drivers because of Sumter jority of its goal to demolish 100 blight- about out-of-state property owners who ment Director George McGregor updat- High School, he said. ed residences in the city through the may own blighted property. ed the audience consisting of neighbor- He said the Lafayette Diamond proj- South Carolina State Housing Authority Codes violations and inquiries can be hood association and community group ect — a 2008 Capital Penny Sales Tax Neighborhood Initiative Program — a directed to city of Sumter Codes En- members about upcoming road projects project to reconstruct the intersection $3.4 million program — according to forcement at (803) 774-1602 or codes@ such as two projects approved by Sum- of North Main Street, North Lafayette Macloskie. sumter-sc.com. ter Urban Area Transportation Study Drive and the U.S. 378/76 bypass — is Removing the blighted properties will Vision in Progress meets the first Policy Committee. still underway. improve safety in neighborhoods and Wednesday of each month.

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addition to Holy Comforter’s donating the use of their large Volunteers needed kitchen) is that Sumter Cut Rate lets me sit in the coffee shop in the mornings so people can meet me to make donations to help with dinner or volunteer.” She always sits in the same corner, which she calls her “office.” BY IVY MOORE the Christmas menu, to help In addition to the meals, Sin- Special to The Sumter Item cook, serve and deliver meals gleton will have a “clothing to the homebound elderly. giveaway and entertainment at After providing Thanksgiv- “We’ll be serving ham, chick- the dinner. We’ll have Christ- ing dinner to about 1,000 people en, vegetables and dessert,” she mas carols, too.” last month, Geraldine Single- said. “We especially need des- The Rev. Joshua DuPree will ton immediately got busy orga- serts. People can bring dishes speak briefly and offer a bless- nizing Christmas dinner for the (to the Boys & Girls Club) on ing of the meal and those pres- elderly, the homebound and Sunday.” SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO ent, she said. “anyone who needs a Christ- While she personally buys Geraldine Singleton adds cranberry sauce on the assembly line of If you’d like to donate food or mas dinner.” That dinner will food and also does much of the packaged meals during the annual Christmas dinner served in 2015 money or volunteer to help be served Sunday from noon to cooking at her home and in the in the South Sumter Park gymnasium. serve or deliver meals to the about 2 p.m. at the Salvation kitchen at the Church of the homebound to help with the Army Boys & Girls Club on the Holy Comforter, Singleton also gleton said it’s still hard for her good,” Singleton said. “It annual Christmas dinner, you corner of South Sumter Street depends on donations from in- to ask for help. The upside of makes me feel good, too, to help can meet Geraldine Singleton and Atlantic Avenue. dividuals and businesses and that, she said, is that donors people who might not have a at Sumter Cut Rate Soda Foun- But first, the 74-year-old Sin- on volunteers. and volunteers thank her for Christmas dinner and to see tain from about 10 a.m. week- gleton said, she needs the assis- It’s a monumental task to letting them help. people so willing to help them. days for an hour or two; or call tance of volunteers to complete feed and serve 1,000, and Sin- “They say it makes them feel “One of the greatest helps (in her at (803) 775-2047. Joint pain isn’t just for athletes, and you shouldn’t ignore it

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Louisiana man admits misusing Trump’s Social Security number

federal student aid on Sept. 13, 2016. "We felt like, under the circum- judge who died Saturday at a Baton Faces sentence of 5 years After obtaining a username and stances, it was time to accept full re- Rouge hospital, ruled last month password, he tried to use an Inter- sponsibility and move forward to that Hamlett couldn't testify that he in prison, $250,000 fine nal Revenue Service data retrieval get closure," Fiser said. had a "good purpose" in attempting tool to obtain Trump's tax informa- Federal agents confronted Ham- to test security flaws in the website. tion, the document says. lett two weeks before last Novem- Fiser said Hamlett had tried to BY MICHAEL KUNZELMAN "The defendant made six separate ber's election and questioned him in call and notify the IRS about the Associated Press attempts to obtain the federal tax a Baton Rouge hotel lobby. At the flaws last September, on the same information from IRS servers, but time, the agents didn't know if Ham- day he tried to electronically access BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisi- he was unsuccessful," says the docu- lett had been successful, and they Trump's tax records. ana private investigator pleaded ment. It doesn't specify how much feared a public release of Trump's Fiser said Hamlett liked to test se- guilty on Monday to misusing Don- of Trump's tax information could tax returns could influence the elec- curity systems for weaknesses in his ald Trump's Social Security number have been retrieved with the online tion, according to a transcript of spare time and would notify system in repeated attempts to access the tool. court testimony earlier this year. administrators if he found a system president's federal tax information Hamlett, a Lafayette resident, was Treasury Department Special vulnerable to a security breach. before his election last year. indicted in November 2016 and had Agent Samuel Johnson testified in Hamlett once discovered a security Jordan Hamlett, 32, faces a maxi- been scheduled to start this week, March that Hamlett immediately flaw that allowed for public access mum sentence of five years in pris- but the judge originally assigned to took credit for his "genius idea" to to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's on and a $250,000 fine following his the case died on Saturday after a seek Trump's tax returns from the Office's "raw" reports on open inves- guilty plea in federal court. brief illness. U.S. District Court financial aid website. tigations and exposed personal in- Authorities have said Hamlett Judge John deGravelles, who inher- Johnson noted that an internet formation about police officers. failed in his attempts to get Trump's ited the case, didn't immediately hacking group calling itself Anony- "Hamlett tipped the sheriff's office tax information through a U.S. De- schedule Hamlett's sentencing hear- mous had targeted Trump. to the flaw and was met with thanks partment of Education financial aid ing. "At that time, Anonymous had and appreciation, not an arrest," his website. Defense attorney Michael Fiser been established as people that have attorney wrote in a recent court fil- Trump has refused to release his had argued Hamlett didn't have any released some of President Trump's ing. tax returns, bucking an American "intent to deceive" and simply tried personal identifying information After his indictment, Hamlett was tradition honored by every presi- "out of sheer curiosity" to discover and things of that nature," Johnson arrested again in August for alleg- dent since Jimmy Carter. whether Trump's tax information testified. edly violating conditions of his pre- A court document accompanying could be accessed through the gov- Federal prosecutors had asked to trial release. 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GINTHER FROM PAGE A1 defendant is a potential flight risk, said Ken Bell, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. He has already proven that he is a flight risk because he was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, after the killing, Bell said. Ginther III is being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center until his next court date, which has not yet been set. Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said his agency’s investigation remains open and that investigators will continue to work diligently to bring closure and justice to the family and friends of the slain woman. “We are certainly pleased that Judge Co- thran recognized that Mr. Ginther is a flight risk and denied his bond,” Dennis said. “This was a senseless, horrible crime that should not have happened.”

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BAKER FROM PAGE A1 Firefighters with Santa Barbara County Fire Department knock down flames on Sunday as they advance on homes atop Shepherd Mesa Road in Carpinteria, California. for the position. He announced his plans to run for re- election during Sumter County GOP’s meeting on Thursday. Ash falls like snow on community Through the years, Baker has said he has come to enjoy his time on council and LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ash Actor Rob Lowe wore a mask as that visibility was down to just a learning the ways he can assist his con- fell like snow and heavy smoke he live-streamed his family evacu- few feet. stituents and other Sumter residents. had residents gasping for air ating Sunday from their smoke- “There’s so much ash it’s unbe- Baker said he also enjoys being a part of Monday as a huge Southern Cali- shrouded home. lievable,” manager Richard San- Sumter County as part of Team Sumter — fornia wildfire exploded in size, “Praying for the people in my chez said. “Everything is white. a joint effort between county and city offi- becoming the fifth largest in area,” he said to his Instagram fol- The streets are covered, cars are cials, education and economic develop- state history and driving celebri- lowers. “Hope everybody’s getting covered, our parking lot is cov- ment agencies and local delegates to bet- ties from a wealthy hillside en- out safe like we are, and thanks for ered.” ter life in the county. Everyone works well clave. the prayers and thoughts. And Amtrak canceled service together, he said. Tens of thousands have fled good luck to the firefighters, we through the city of Santa Barbara, Baker said if he is re-elected he will con- their homes as flames churn need you!” and its nearly 200-year-old mission tinue to focus on making sure two road through foothill towns near Santa Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres church was closed because of projects in District 2 are completed: resur- Barbara, the latest flare-up after a tweeted that neighbors were help- smoke and ash. Authorities issued facing Old Camden Road and paving Terry week of wind-fanned wildfires ing each other and their animals repeated alerts about unhealthy Road. throughout the region. get to safety. air and warned people to stay in- Baker said he also wants to keep taxes With acrid smoke thick in the “I’m sending lots of love and doors, avoid vigorous outdoor ac- down and make sure the county only air, even residents not under evac- gratitude to the fire department tivities and not do anything to stir spends the money that is available. And he uation orders took the chance to and sheriffs. Thank you all,” she up ash. would like to make sure small businesses leave, fearing another shutdown of wrote. Dr. Helene Gardner, an expert in receive tax breaks like other tax-paying a key coastal highway that was The blaze has destroyed more air quality at University of Califor- entities, he said. closed intermittently last week. than 750 buildings, officials said. It nia, Santa Barbara, watched ash Shaw Air Force Base — which is in his Officials handed out masks to was partially contained after burn- fall “like a fine snow” from her district — is also a big part of Sumter those who stayed behind in Monte- ing nearly 360 square miles of dry home after the school postponed County, he said. cito, an exclusive community brush and timber. final exams until January. She said Development on that side of town is about 75 miles northwest of Los Customers coming into Jean- her environmental sciences stu- growing, he said, but it needs to be growth Angeles that’s home to stars such nine’s American Bakery in Monte- dents got a kick from the fact that that will not take away from the base’s se- as Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bridges and cito brushed ash from their clothes the delay was directly related to curity. Drew Barrymore. and marveled at smoke so heavy their field of study.

churches, individuals, clubs tance with heating costs may FIRESIDE and businesses, like The call Sumter United Minis- FROM PAGE A1 Sumter Item, and their de- tries at (803) 775-0757. sire to help others through Donations ending the week continue to struggle finan- the Fireside Fund,” Cham- of Monday, Dec. 11: cially. pagne said. In memory of W.M. “Boots” LUNCH But more challenges Fireside Fund was estab- Tisdale, $100; in memory of mounted. lished by The Sumter Item in Marie Burns, $100; Mr. and BUFFET “If this doesn’t sound diffi- 1969 to help needy families Mrs. W.D. McDuffie, $100; Sumter 803-773-3321 Manning: 803-696-4481 cult enough, now she has and individuals pay heating Andrena Ray, $100; Jet Club, Monday - Friday been diagnosed with cancer bills, buy firewood or heat- $50; The Book Club, $50; in 11am - 4pm and is undergoing radiation ing fuels and stay warm dur- memory of Tommy Mims by treatment,” Champagne ing the winter months. Since Dick and Sandie Cone, $100; 4 Meat Choices said. its founding, Fireside Fund Mark King, $100; retired Col. The family was requesting has brought in more than and Mrs. Donald Adee, $200; Fresh Vegetables assistance with kerosene $1.5 million in donations Immanuel Lutheran Church fuel for heat in the home be- from generous readers. of Sumter SC, $404.23; in Soups • Salads • Fruit & cause their power had been This winter’s Fireside memory of Dan Reeves by disconnected and the re-con- Fund is dedicated to the Patsy Reeves, $100; in memo- Dessert nection fee is too high for memory of former Sumter ry of deceased family mem- them to pay, he said. County Sheriff Tommy bers by Dr. Edna L. Davis, Because of Fireside Fund Mims, who died in December $200; in memory of Mr. and Catering for all occasions donations, Champagne said, 2016. Mrs. Elliott LeNoir and in Crisis Relief Ministry was Mims joined the sheriff’s honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- available! able to make an exception in office as a deputy in 1965, liam E. LeNoir by Vickie and this instance for this family and after 23 years of service, Frasier Saunders, $20; in 226 S. Pike West • 378 Bypass, Sumter and provide money for kero- he was elected sheriff in honor of John Lee Campbell (803)773-3321 sene assistance temporarily 1988. Mims served as sheriff and Daniel Bailey Reynolds 2742 Paxville Hwy. • Exit 119 off I-95, Manning and offer a very large for 16 years until his retire- by Philip and Carolyn (803)696-4481 amount to help reconnect ment in 2004. Brandt, $100; and in honor of their power, if the husband Throughout his tenure in Marguertie Porter by Brew- Visit us at Shoneys.com and wife could pay a portion. law enforcement, Mims was ington Family Comm Lead- Champagne said now the seen as a mentor and father ers, $127. family is optimistic about figure to the men and And last week, Presbyteri- being able to pay its part and women he led. He was also an Women of Concord donat- is grateful for the help of- considered a dedicated pub- ed $500 in memory of Caro- fered through the ministry. lic servant by many Sumter- lyn Evans and Edna Watford. Champagne gives credit to ites. Total combined anony- God and the local communi- Donations can be mailed to mous: $625 ty for meeting this family’s The Sumter Item, P.O. Box Total this week: $2,476.23 needs. 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, or Total this year: $14,876.23 “This only happens be- dropped off at 36 W. Liberty Total last year: $48,601.18 cause of our great God and a St. Total since 1969: wonderful community of Anyone in need of assis- $1,555,465.47 Wall Decor ARTWORK OFF MIRRORS 20%IN-STOCK SCONCES

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Although tration is on the hook to de- list price premiums for the liver a smooth ending to sign- most popular plans went up up season, with a crush of sharply, so did taxpayer-pro- customers expected this vided subsidies that limit week. how much individuals actual- For millions of eligible con- ly have to pay. In many com- sumers, time runs out on Fri- munities, bare-bones day. "bronze" plans are available Dec. 15 is the last day for for no monthly premium to procrastinators to enroll in those eligible for subsidies. subsidized private coverage Sign-up season has been in 39 states served by the fed- free of problems up to now, eral HealthCare.gov website. insurers say. Scheduled early Consumer interest has re- Sunday maintenance shut- mained brisk, even as the downs have not been a dis- Trump administration cut ruption. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO the sign-up season in half, re- Nonetheless, administra- The Healthcare.gov website is seen on a laptop computer. The Trump administration came in looking to ducing it from roughly 90 tion officials at the Health days to 45 days. and Human Services depart- dismantle Obama’s health care law, but the Affordable Care Act survived. Now the administration is on the "It's more likely than ever ment are saying little about line to deliver a smooth finale to sign-up season, with a crush of customers expected this week. that they're going to run into their contingency plans for real volume problems in the the final week. That's a con- last week because that's when trast from the Obama years. coverage." 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Otherwise, it re- hold times at the federal call That means consumers on officials allowed a grace peri- line for states served by inforces the Democrats' center. For the vast majority, the East Coast will have until od for consumers who started HealthCare.gov, that's not the charge that Trump is bent on this is the last opportunity to 3 a.m. on Saturday to enroll. an application before the case in all parts of the coun- sabotaging the health law. secure coverage for 2018 or Although the Trump ad- final deadline but were un- try. Most states that run their "Everything that goes switch from an existing plan. ministration slashed the ad- able to finish. It's unclear if own health insurance web- wrong will be attributed to One exception: People living vertising budget, HealthCare. the Trump administration sites are providing an extend- White House malevolence," in hurricane-affected areas gov has been sending out tar- will allow such extensions, or ed period for consumers to said Antos. 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COMMENTARY State’s judicial screening process worked in S.C. omething remarkable “You need to ask to approach happened in South the bench. Had you been next Carolina legal and po- door in General Sessions Slitical circles on Dec. 5. (criminal) you would have A sitting circuit judge running been locked up.” No judge I unopposed for reelection with- have appeared before has ever drew her candidacy before the insisted that a lawyer ask per- Judicial Screening Commis- mission to approach the bench sion. whether during trial, a hear- News reports have focused ing or a recess. Maybe they do on the unfavorable comments it that way on television, but made by lawyers regarding that has not been the way we Judge Kristi Har- do it in South Carolina. rington in an anony- I continued toward mous survey. The sur- the judge’s bench and veys revealed that set my briefcase on an many lawyers who had unoccupied desk appeared before this placed perpendicular COMMENTARY judge thought she was to the judge’s bench. unqualified by temper- Judge Harrington said, ament to serve. Those “Mr. Bender, you need Look out everybody: Doomsday survey results were Jay Bender to ask permission be- not the only speed fore you set anything bump in Judge Har- on someone’s desk.” I rington’s path. bit my tongue. is coming because of GOP tax bill Personal interviews of law- As I was trying to introduce yers in the Charleston area by myself, Judge Harrington and m scared. Really, GOP tax plan would in- likely would become law: the South Carolina Bar re- I were speaking at the same really scared. And crease the debt by $1 tril- “America died tonight. vealed dissatisfaction consis- time. Judge Harrington said, I’m seriously lion over the next decade. … Millenials: move away tent with the anonymous sur- “I just told these students to I’thinking of re- That’s a lot of money, if you can. USA is over. veys. Ultimately, it appears never interrupt a judge.” nouncing my citizenship right? Okay, if you want We killed it.” that Judge Harrington with- Judge Harrington then said, and leaving the United to nit-pick, it’s not as Yes, we killed America. drew when it became clear “Mr. Bender, you are creating States of America while I much as the $10 trillion And by “we” I mean that she had violated state law a bad example for these law still can. increase that we saw dur- “you,” you irresponsible by contacting members of the students in many areas If you have to ask ing the eight years of the Republicans. So now, General Assembly prior to the today.” I thought to myself “Why?” Obama presidency — but we’re all doomed. And I’m completion of the judicial that these law students were I’m guess- Nancy Pelosi and other starting to hyperventilate. screening process. going to leave that courtroom ing you’ve liberals were outraged OK, let’s get serious. One news report noted that with a skewed view of how been in a about that too. These are the same people the screening commission judges in South Carolina con- coma and Contrary to what con- who say President Trump members are all male. We duct themselves. I picked up don’t know servatives are constantly is crazy. As we used to say have many strong and talent- my briefcase and went back to how the telling you, when Barack in third grade: “It takes ed women judges in South the spectator area until my Republi- Obama was president, lib- one to know one.” Carolina, and, in my view, the case was called for hearing. can tax eral Democrats cared very It’s hard to take these composition of the commis- You might ask why I didn’t Bernie bill will much about the growing people seriously now that sion had nothing to do with testify against Judge Har- Goldberg wreck our deficit and how at some they’ve suddenly become the assessment of Judge Har- rington at the screening hear- once great point it could wreck the deficit hawks. Now that rington’s qualifications. ing. I was prepared to do so, country. national economy. It was it’s politically convenient, I have been trying cases all and had completed an affida- Don’t take my word for it. on their list of major con- we’re supposed to believe over South Carolina since vit recounting the events out- Let’s go to an impartial cerns — just below their that doomsday is on the 1975. No judge, male or fe- lined above. observer — Nancy Pelosi, anxieties over dirty wind- way because we’re adding male, ever treated me as rude- Then, I thought about the sit- the minority leader in the shield wipers, dog doo one trillion dollars to the ly and unprofessionally as uation. Here is a sitting judge House, who says the new and crab grass. debt — over 10 years — if Judge Harrington did when I running unopposed for reelec- tax plan amounts to “Ar- But if you’re a cynic and it’s even that much? appeared before her in tion. When I retire and ride into mageddon” and that it’s don’t want to believe an I might accept that Pelo- Charleston earlier this year. the sunset, I won’t worry about “the worst bill in the his- honest woman like Nancy si and the others who I was in court to represent Judge Harrington, but the odds tory of Congress.” Pelosi, consider what a stroll the Left bank really The Post and Courier in a suit were that she was going to be Armageddon! The worst journalist has to say — be- do care about deficits — if against the City of Charleston. reelected and might seek re- bill in American history!! cause journalists have no (and this is a great big I arrived at the courtroom venge against my clients and Oh, the humanity!!! biases and have no beef ei- giant “if”) they weren’t well before the scheduled start partners. It would be nice to If you want to stay in ther with Republicans in busy yawning — that is, of the hearing. I did not know pretend that this doesn’t hap- this wretched country general or conservatives when they weren’t busy Judge Harrington and wanted pen, but it has happened in after the Republican in particular. spending money they to introduce myself to her. South Carolina with judges Party passes “the worst So say hello to Kurt didn’t have — during the The court was not in session who thankfully are no longer bill in the history of Con- Eichenwald, a journalist last $10 trillion. when I arrived. Judge Har- sitting. gress,” be my guest. But and author who from time And they say Donald rington was on the bench, and Had I been subpoenaed to don’t say Nancy didn’t to time offers up his in- Trump is unhinged? a small group of recent law testify, I would have done so, warn you! valuable opinions to school graduates was in the but unfortunately, the screen- Among other things, friendly audiences on Bernie Goldberg is an jury box to observe court pro- ing commission had no way of Ms. Pelosi is concerned MSNBC, which is a cable opinion writer and a news ceedings as part of the process knowing what I would say. about what the new tax news network that is right and media analyst for Fox by which they become eligible Should I have had more cour- bill will do to our huge down the middle when it News’ O’Reilly Factor. He to appear in court. age and spoken up? Probably. national debt. This alone comes to political com- is a graduate of Rutgers In the Charleston court- Judges in South Carolina are qualifies her for a spot on mentary. Here’s what Mr. University and a member house, the spectator area is elected by the General Assem- Mt. Rushmore. Eichewald tweeted when it of the school’s Hall of Dis- separated from the well of the bly. The process always in- The experts say the became clear the tax bill tinguished Alumni. court by a knee-high wall with volves politics, but over the small swinging doors for pas- past several years steps have sage. When I entered the well been taken to incorporate mer- of the court, the swinging it-based evaluations of judicial LETTERS TO THE EDITOR door swung back and forth candidates, hence the Screen- with a clunking sound. Judge ing Commission. The process REPUBLICANS ARE GUARANTEED tion. In essence, Trump won. Harrington said, “You must will never be free of politics, TO WIN MORE SEATS NEXT YEAR In the last couple of days, a Washing- not come here very often.” I but in this instance it worked. ton Post reporter tweeted a picture of a chose not to reply. When Donald Trump first announced gathering in Pensacola, Florida, noting As I moved toward the Bender is a media attorney he was running for president, I jumped that the facility was not filled to the raf- bench, Judge Harrington said, practicing in Columbia. right on the bandwagon. I was told I was ters. It was pointed out that the photo nuts. was taken hours before the event and in- You can go on YouTube and look up deed was filled to the rafters. He has EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES literally every soundbite of all of main- since issued an apology. Trump won ... stream media saying “no way Trump again. 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The 24th Annual Boykin It’s the perfect time of year will be CAROLINA Florence Christmas Parade Bishopville to make a gift for someone held from 2 to 5 p.m. on 59/27 57/25 special. RSVP by Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 17, in Boykin WEATHER (803) 774-3337 to save your Temperatures shown on map are Columbia spot. Space is limited. Sumter High School Class of Sumter 1978 will hold a 40th class today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 58/30 57/27 The Good Samaritans Christ- Myrtle reunion planning meeting IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach mas giveaway will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. from 8 a.m. to noon on Sat- 59/29 60/30 17, at the Sumter County Today: Clouds and sun. Winds west 6-12 urday, Dec. 16, at Lee Cen- Aiken Library, 111 N. Harvin St. mph. Clear and colder. tral High School, Bishop- 54/26 Contact Sumter High Class Wednesday: Chilly with plenty of sunshine. ville. Free food, clothing, of 1978 on Facebook or Winds southwest 4-8 mph. toys and other items for all email sumterhigh1978@ persons in need. Call the gmail.com. ON THE COAST Rev. Eddie C. Thomas at Charleston The Lincoln High School Alum- (803) 459-4989 or the Rev. Today: Plenty of sunshine. High 59 to 63. 61/31 Raymond Cook at (803) ni Association will meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Wednesday: Cooler with plenty of sun- 469-6294 for more informa- shine. High 47 to 52. tion. the historical Lincoln Cen- ter cafeteria, Council DOWNLOAD A Christmas Shopping EXPO Street. Call James L. Green THE APP TODAY will be held from 10 a.m. to at (803) 968-4173. 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the American Legion The South Sumter Resource LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON Center’s Performing Arts for building, 30 S. Artillery SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:18 a.m. Sunset 5:13 p.m. the Holidays will be held at Lake pool yest. chg Drive. Temperature Moonrise 1:59 a.m. Moonset 2:06 p.m. 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, Murray 360 354.74 -0.01 Sumter Animal Control will High 55° at Patriot Hall, 135 Hayn- Marion 76.8 74.36 -0.04 New First Full Last Low 31° hold an adoption event from sworth St. The event will Moultrie 75.5 74.24 +0.17 Normal high 58° 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur- feature singers, musicians, Wateree 100 96.50 +0.11 Normal low 35° day, Dec. 16, at 1240 Win- praise dancers and more. Dec. 18 Dec. 26 Jan. 1 Jan. 8 kles Road. The adoption Record high 80° in 2007 Call (803) 436-2276 for more Record low 20° in 1968 RIVER STAGES coordinator and volunteers details. TIDES will be on hand to intro- Precipitation Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr The Veterans of Foreign Wars River stage yest. chg duce you to the dogs and 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Black River 12 8.57 +1.36 tell you a bit about each Post 11078 of Summerton Month to date 2.62" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 1.21 -0.47 one. Animal Control has will meet at 6 p.m. on Tues- Normal month to date 1.10" Today 4:31 a.m. 3.0 11:15 a.m. 0.3 Lynches River 14 7.75 +0.78 many loving dogs who day, Dec. 19, at the VFW Year to date 36.14" 4:39 p.m. 2.9 11:37 p.m. 0.1 Saluda River 14 2.78 -0.16 Post on Cantey Street, di- Last year to date 46.56" Wed. 5:25 a.m. 3.1 12:12 p.m. 0.3 need new homes. What Up. Santee River 80 76.84 none rectly behind First Citizens Normal year to date 44.70" 5:31 p.m. 2.8 ------better way to bring joy into Wateree River 24 5.40 -0.50 your life than to give a Bank. Dinner will be held at homeless dog a forever 6:30 p.m. Call Carl A. Farley home this holiday season? at (803) 478-7593 or (803) The adoption fee is $40 and 460-8910 for more informa- NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES tion. Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. 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COLLEGE FOOTBALL DE Ferrell only first teamer Cold? Who, me? among 6 Tiger All-Americans

FROM STAFF AND WIRE team. He was third team last REPORTS year. No. 2 Oklahoma will bring Clemson defensive end Clelin three first team All-Americans Ferrell was a first team selec- to the College Football Playoff. tion among a national best and Quarterback Baker Mayfield, school record six Tigers named offensive tackle Orlando Brown to one of the three Associated and tight end Mark Andrews of Press All-America teams an- Oklahoma were selected, giving nounced on Monday. the Sooners more players on The list included three of the first team than any school. Clemson’s four defensive line- Four of the top five vote-get- men and four defenders over- ters for the Heisman Trophy all. made the first team, including Offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt, the runaway winner Mayfield. defensive tackle Christian Stanford's Bryce Love, the Heis- Wilkins and linebacker Dorian man runner-up, and San Diego O’Daniel were second-team se- State's Rashaad Penny, the na- lections for No. 1 Clemson. Of- tion's leading rusher and fifth- fensive guard Tyrone Crowder place finisher for the Heisman, and defensive end Austin Bry- were the first-team running ant were third team selections. backs. Penn State's Saquon The previous best for AP All- Barkley, who finished fourth in Americans in a season by the the Heisman voting, made the Clemson program was five off team as an all-purpose player. of last year's national champi- Louisville's Lamar Jackson, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS onship team. It marks the first last year's Heisman winner and Army’s Alex Aukerman (21) celebrates with his teammates after a missed field goal on the game’s time Clemson has had three de- All-America quarterback, was final play gave Army a 14-13 victory over Navy in snowy Philadelphia on Saturday. Sumter resident fensive lineman named All- selected to the second team. American in the same season. Tom O’Hare took in his first game of the rivalry, braving the frigid weather to put a check on his Wilkins is the only returning bucket list. All-American from last year’s SEE ALL-AMERICANS, PAGE B3 Clemson defensive Bucket list visit to Army-Navy game end Clelin Ferrell (99) was named to the first team of The Associated Press All- leads to joy, thoughts of Washington America football team released on BY TOM O’HARE and Navy were set to meet for the 118th time Monday. Ferrell was Special to The Sumter Item in their historic football rivalry at Lincoln Fi- one of six Tigers nancial Field, and just a few months past my selected to the three I found myself staring at a painting of the 60th birthday, I was finally going to make it. teams signing of The Constitution in Philadelphia's How can you not like the Army-Navy Independence Hall on Saturday and could not game? In a world of big-time college football get the thought out of my head. the term student-athlete at most campuses is There's George Washington, who lost his a joke. This game, however, features young THE ASSOCIATED PRESS life at age 67 because he failed to be properly men who from the moment they step on cam- dressed for a wintry, snowy day in December. pus understand their overriding and singular Why such a thought? purpose is to prove capable of meeting the de- Because as soon as this tour at Indepen- mands of an experience that prepares future dence Hall concluded, I was headed a few blocks south to fulfill a lifelong dream. Army SEE ARMY-NAVY, PAGE B3

PRO FOOTBALL Stewart runs for 3 TDs, Panthers beat Vikings 31-24 BY STEVE REED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS under me a little bit," said Olsen. "It's The Associated Press Carolina running back been a while since I've played a good Jonathan Stewart (28) amount of stats." CHARLOTTE — Jonathan Stewart plows into the end Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he seems determined that nobody is going zone for one of his wants to get Olsen more involved in to write the epitaph on his NFL career three touchdowns in the offense next week against Green just yet. the Panthers’ 31-24 vic- Bay. The Panthers 30-year-old running tory over Minnesota on Center Ryan Kalil played the entire back and all-time leading rusher has Sunday in Charlotte. game for Carolina, the first time he played 129 games in his NFL career, but has done that since Week 1 because had never run for more than two touch- of a lingering neck injury. downs in a game. VIKINGS ACHILLES HEEL: The Vikings That ended Sunday when Stewart sacked Cam Newton eight times last matched his entire 2017 scoring produc- season, but only got to him twice on tion with TD runs of 60, 1 and 1 yards in Sunday. Newton said he tried to get Carolina's 31-24 win over the Minnesota the ball out faster this time around. Vikings. He also was a problem for the Vi- "We didn't doubt him," said Panthers cause you just know there's no one else game since missing 10 weeks with a kings in the running game, picking coach Ron Rivera. "That's why we kept in the secondary," said Stewart. broken right foot. up 75 yards — including a key 62-yard putting Jonathan out there. We believe Stewart scored on a 1-yard run on the "I wanted to be on the field in victo- run to set up the go-ahead touchdown in who he is, and he has been solid." second play of the second quarter, and ry formation," he said. "That means I with 2:00 remaining. Stewart's first score came on a 60-yard his over-the-top 1-yard score with 1:47 played the whole game and we won." Newton, who had a 69-yard run in run on third-and-1 in the first quarter, left was the difference. He finished with Olsen was only targeted once and Week 10, is the first quarterback in which gave the Panthers an early lead. 103 yards on 16 carries for his second did not make a reception, but he fin- the Super Bowl era to have multiple The Vikings had stacked the box against 100-yard performance of the season. ished the game. He did leave the field 60-yard plus rushes in a single sea- the Panthers' jumbo offensive set, and briefly in the first half, after taking a son. left guard Andrew Norwell pulled to OLSEN MAKING PROGRESS: hit on the right ankle. The Vikings entered Sunday's game make the key block to spring Stewart. Three-time Pro Bowler Olsen said he "It felt good to get back out there, at Carolina holding opposing quarter- "You hope to just see a hole open be- had a goal when he played his second play a full game, kind of get my legs backs to 4.7 yards per carry.

Eagles turn to Foles after Wentz goes down

BY ROB MAADDI time, it's been the next-man- the right direction." AP Sports Writer up mentality and that's how Wentz got hurt diving into we approach it." the end zone on a scramble PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz was a favorite in the late in the third quarter Sun- Wentz got the Eagles this far. NFL MVP race during a day at Los Angeles. Pederson Now, it's up to Nick Foles to breakout sophomore season. said it appeared Wentz tore deliver Philadelphia its first He threw for 3,296 yards and his anterior cruciate ligament Super Bowl title. set a franchise single-season before contact with two tack- Wentz has a torn left ACL record with an NFL-leading 33 lers. The touchdown was nul- and will miss the rest of the touchdown passes while only lified by a penalty, but Wentz season and playoffs, forcing tossing seven interceptions. stayed in the game and tossed the NFC East champions to "From my standpoint, you a TD pass to Alshon Jeffery turn to a familiar backup who don't waver, man. You don't let four plays later. once had one of the greatest people see you sweat," Peder- Foles replaced him on the statistical seasons in NFL his- son said. "You just put your next series after the Rams tory. head down and you just go to took the lead and rallied the "The reason we got Nick work. You get everybody Eagles (11-2) to a 43-35 win Foles is for situations like this. ready to play. It was evident that secured the division title THE ASSOCIATED PRESS I'm excited for Nick," coach when Carson was out of the and put them in first place in Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz (11) dives into the end zone Doug Pederson said Monday. game, you saw Nick come in the conference with three to score a touchdown in the Eagles’ 43-35 victory over the Los Angeles "I hate it for Carson Wentz. I and come back and lead us to games remaining. Rams on Sunday in Los Angeles. Wentz tore his left anterior cruciate hate it for the season that he's victory in that game. So that ligament on the play and is out for the season. been having. But at the same right there is a great step in SEE EAGLES, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PREP SCHEDULE SCOREBOARD TODAY Bates at Chestnut Oaks, 5 p.m. Minnesota 4, San Jose 3, OT Varsity Basketball Ebenezer at Furman, 5 p.m. TV, RADIO Mayewood at Manning, 5 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES Sumter at Hartsville, 6 p.m. TODAY Lower Richland at Crestwood, 6 p.m. C.E. Murray at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Columbus, 7 p.m. Manning at Lakewood, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Creek Bridge, 6 p.m. 12:20 p.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. League Match – Wolfsburg vs. Leipzig (FOX Varsity and JV Basketball Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Lee Central at Buford (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. FRIDAY SPORTS 2). Colorado at Washington, 7 p.m. Varsity Basketball 1 p.m. – College Football: Football Palmetto Christian at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Los Angeles at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Williamsburg at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Sumter at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Championship Subdivision Playoffs Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Camden at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Quarterfinal Game – New Hampshire at South B Team Basketball Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Chesterfield at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Dakota State (ESPNU). Florida at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Lake City at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga Junior Varsity Basketball Carolina at Vegas, 10 p.m. Lakewood at Camden, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning in Home Pest Control Holiday League Match – Borussia Dortmund vs. Mainz Classic (at Heathwood Hall), TBA (FOX SPORTS 1). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES WEDNESDAY Thomas Sumter at Williamsburg, 4 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga Dallas at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. League Match – Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Varsity Basketball N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7 p.m. East Clarendon at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball Hamburg (FOX SPORTS 2). Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Manning, 4:30 p.m. 2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: English Lakewood at Camden, 6 p.m. Nashville at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Manning at Edisto, 6 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Northside Christian, 4 p.m. Premier League Match – Chelsea vs. Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Huddersfield (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). B Team Basketball THURSDAY’S GAMES Orangeburg-Wilkinson at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m. B Team Basketball 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Williamsburg (Boys Only), 5 p.m. 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Varsity Wrestling Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. Sumter at Goose Creek, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 7 p.m. SATURDAY New York (ESPN). New Jersey at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Varsity Basketball 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Mississippi State Chicago at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Sumter at Lee Central, 6 p.m. at Cincinnati (ESPN2). Junior Varsity Basketball Anaheim at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Lakewood at Sumter, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning in Home Pest Control Holiday 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Fordham at Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Classic (at Heathwood Hall), TBA Rutgers (ESPNU). Lee Central at Chesterfield, 6 p.m. Florida at Colorado, 9 p.m. East Clarendon at Lake City, 6 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball 7 p.m. – College Basketball: St. Peter’s at Seton Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Augusta Prep (Girls Only), 2 p.m. Hall (FOX SPORTS 1). Middle School Basketball Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Alice Drive at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. B Team Basketball 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Tampa Bay at St. Louis San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy, 11 a.m. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Pittsburgh at Vegas, 10 p.m. 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Michigan at Texas (ESPN2). 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Albany at Memphis (ESPNU). USA TODAY MEN’S TOP 25 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Philadelphia at GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP Minnesota (ESPN). POLL 10 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at Vegas (FOX The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s SPORTSOUTH). college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 10, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous NFL STANDINGS ranking: Big 1st quarter lifts WH By The Associated Press Record Pts Pvs All Times EST 1. Villanova (22) 10-0 790 4 2. Michigan State (10) 9-1 768 3 AMERICAN CONFERENCE 3. Wichita State 8-1 675 6 EAST 4. Duke 11-1 667 1 5. Kentucky 8-1 609 7 to easy win over Carolina W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 2 0 .833 348 223 6. Arizona State 9-0 604 17 Buffalo 7 6 0 .538 240 290 7. North Carolina 9-1 593 10 LAKE CITY — Wilson Hall outscored players score in double figures in a 50-26 Miami 5 7 0 .417 209 298 8. Miami 8-0 569 11 N.Y. Jets 5 8 0 .385 266 311 9. Xavier 9-1 529 14 Carolina Academy 27-6 in the first quar- victory over Orangeburg Prep on Satur- 10. Texas A&M 8-1 495 9 ter and rolled to a 54-36 varsity girls bas- day in the Baron Classic at Nash Student SOUTH 11. West Virginia 9-1 477 16 W L T Pct PF PA 12. Kansas 7-2 378 2 ketball victory on Monday at the CA Center. Aubrey Stoddard led the 5-1 Lady Jacksonville 9 4 0 .692 329 202 13. Gonzaga 8-2 374 13 gymnasium. Generals with 16 points. Taja Hunley and Tennessee 8 5 0 .615 273 294 14. TCU 10-0 373 20 Houston 4 9 0 .308 312 335 15. Seton Hall 8-1 360 19 Natalie Jackson led the Lady Barons, Caetlyn Martin both had 10 and Josie Indianapolis 3 10 0 .231 212 343 16. Virginia 8-1 355 12 who improved to 6-2 on the season, with Reed added nine. NORTH 17. Purdue 10-2 303 21 W L T Pct PF PA 18. Notre Dame 8-2 247 8 13 points. Susanna Hutson added 11 and y-Pittsburgh 11 2 0 .846 320 251 19. Florida State 9-0 209 — Kayla Porter and Sydney Jarecki both Baltimore 7 6 0 .538 318 246 20. Tennessee 7-1 153 — MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL Cincinnati 5 8 0 .385 226 271 21. Baylor 7-2 150 22 had seven. Cleveland 0 13 0 .000 197 335 22. Florida 6-3 111 5 ALICE DRIVE 36 23. Arizona 7-3 106 — WEST 24. Oklahoma 7-1 86 — CRESTWOOD 63 EBENEZER 27 W L T Pct PF PA 25. Creighton 7-2 75 — LEE CENTRAL 15 Kansas City 7 6 0 .538 329 289 Alice Drive improved to 3-2 with a 36-27 L.A. Chargers 7 6 0 .538 298 225 Others receiving votes: Cincinnati 74, Texas BISHOPVILLE — Crestwood had four victory over Ebenezer on Monday at the Oakland 6 7 0 .462 264 304 Tech 58, Virginia Tech 41, Texas 26, Louisville 25, Denver 4 9 0 .308 229 315 Arkansas 21, Rhode Island 14, Minnesota 10, players score in double figures in a 63-15 EMS gymnasium. Mississippi State 10, Syracuse 10, Loyola of victory over Lee Central on Saturday at Stevye Sinkler led the Lady Hawks NATIONAL CONFERENCE Chicago 9, Boise State 8, Houston 8, Middle the LC gymnasium. with 22 points. Amaya Coleman had EAST Tennessee 7, Alabama 6, Saint Mary’s 4, UCLA 4, W L T Pct PF PA Georgia 3, Georgetown 2, Missouri 2, Nevada 1, Destinee Jamison led the 4-1 Lady eight rebounds to go with four points. Stephen F. Austin 1. y-Philadelphia 11 2 0 .846 404 250 Knights, who connected on 11 3-point Dallas 7 6 0 .538 316 294 Washington 5 8 0 .385 285 344 baskets, with 15 points. Jah’Che Whit- JV BASKETBALL N.Y. Giants 2 11 0 .154 199 321 WOMEN’S AP TOP 25 POLL field and Brittany Epps both had 12 and By The Associated Press SOUTH Ashanti Washington added 10. WILSON HALL 35 W L T Pct PF PA The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s CAROLINA 19 New Orleans 9 4 0 .692 370 263 college basketball poll, with first-place votes in Carolina 9 4 0 .692 300 262 parentheses, records through Dec. 10, total points LAKE CITY — Wilson Hall defeated Atlanta 8 5 0 .615 294 261 based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one CRESTWOOD Tampa Bay 4 9 0 .308 264 312 point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Carolina Academy 35-19 on Monday at NORTH Record Pts Prv Jamison 15, Washington 10, Whitfield the CA gymnasium. Gracyn Coker led W L T Pct PF PA 1. UConn (32) 8-0 800 1 12, Epps 12, Lewis 4, McElveen 4. the Lady Barons with 11 points. Owings Minnesota 10 3 0 .769 309 235 2. Notre Dame 9-1 749 3 Detroit 7 6 0 .538 338 329 3. Louisville 11-0 736 4 Holler added eight and Madison Des- Green Bay 7 6 0 .538 285 302 4. South Carolina 9-1 685 5 Champs had seven. Chicago 4 9 0 .308 224 274 5. Mississippi St. 9-0 664 6 LEE CENTRAL 6. Baylor 8-1 625 8 WEST 7. Tennessee 10-0 620 11 CRESTWOOD 28 W L T Pct PF PA 8. Texas 7-1 593 2 Reddick 4, Dennis 4, Harns 2, Roberson L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 396 265 9. Oregon 8-1 519 9 2, Myers 3. LEE CENTRAL 19 Seattle 8 5 0 .615 314 252 10. West Virginia 9-0 504 10 Arizona 6 7 0 .462 231 317 11. UCLA 7-2 459 7 BISHOPVILLE — Crestwood defeated San Francisco 3 10 0 .231 228 314 12. Florida St. 10-0 443 13 THOMAS SUMTER 50 Lee Central 28-19 on Saturday at the LC y-clinched division 13. Ohio St. 9-2 439 12 ORANGEBURG PREP 26 14. Duke 8-2 390 14 gymnasium. Shaniyah Davis led the THURSDAY’S GAMES 15. Maryland 9-2 354 15 Thomas Sumter Academy had three Lady Knights with 12 points. Atlanta 20, New Orleans 17 16. Missouri 9-1 293 17 17. Oregon St. 6-2 226 19 SUNDAY’S GAMES 18. Stanford 5-4 221 18 Dallas 30, N.Y. Giants 10 19. Texas A&M 8-2 180 21 Carolina 31, Minnesota 24 20. Villanova 9-0 177 22 Chicago 33, Cincinnati 7 21. Green Bay 8-1 147 23 Kansas City 26, Oakland 15 22. South Florida 7-2 141 16 BOYS AREA ROUNDUP Detroit 24, Tampa Bay 21 23. Michigan 8-2 116 24 Buffalo 13, Indianapolis 7, OT 24. California 7-2 98 25 Green Bay 27, Cleveland 21, OT 25. Iowa 10-1 55 — San Francisco 26, Houston 16 Denver 23, N.Y. Jets 0 Others receiving votes: Oklahoma St. 54, New Mexico Arizona 12, Tennessee 7 39, Syracuse 22, Oklahoma 12, Arizona St. 10, Alice Drive tops Ebenezer L.A. Chargers 30, Washington 13 Marquette 8, Southern Cal 8, Kentucky 7, South Jacksonville 30, Seattle 24 Dakota St. 3, Rutgers 1, Florida Gulf Coast 1, Ball St. 1. Philadelphia 43, L.A. Rams 35 Pittsburgh 39, Baltimore 38 MONDAY’S GAMES NCAA FCS PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press to remain undefeated New England at Miami, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 All Times EST Denver at Indianapolis, 8:25 p.m. Alice Drive Middle School’s boys bas- EDGEFIELD — Wilson Hall’s Mason First Round SATURDAY, DEC. 16 Saturday, Nov. 25 ketball team remained undefeated with a Payeur and Matthew Blankenship both Chicago at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Furman 28, Elon 27 51-18 victory over Ebenezer on Monday placed in the SCDNR Governor’s Cup L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 8:25 p.m. Stony Brook 59, Lehigh 29 New Hampshire 14, CCSU 0 at the EMS gymnasium. Skeet Open on Saturday at NWTF Pal- SUNDAY, DEC. 17 Kennesaw St. 28, Samford 17 Nakeem Isaac led the Hawks, who im- metto Shooting Complex. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. South Dakota 38, Nicholls 31 Cincinnati at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Weber State 21, Western Illinois 19 proved to 5-0 on the season, with 12 Payeur finished third overall in the Se- Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Northern Iowa 46, Monmouth (NJ) 7 points. Marquis Lane-Owens added 11, nior Male Athlete category. Blankenship Arizona at Washington, 1 p.m. San Diego 41, Northern Arizona 10 N.Y. Jets at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Joseph Durant had eight and Brandon was second in the JV Male Athlete cate- Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Second Round Oliver had six. gory. The ladies middle school team of Green Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Baltimore at Cleveland, 1 p.m. James Madison 26, Stony Brook 7 Ryan McCants had five steals. Samantha Richards, Ann Weathers Blan- L.A. Rams at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Kennesaw State 17, Jacksonville State 7 kenship and Madisen Galiano finished New England at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Wofford 28, Furman 10 LEE CENTRAL 43 Tennessee at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. South Dakota State 37, Northern Iowa 22 third. That qualifies the team for the Dallas at Oakland, 8:30 p.m. New Hampshire 21, Central Arkansas 15 TIMMONSVILLE 22 Sam Houston St. 54, South Dakota 42 SCDNR State Skeet Championship. MONDAY, DEC. 18 North Dakota State 38, San Diego 3 BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central defeated Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 8:30 p.m. Weber State 30, Southern Utah 13 Timmonsville 43-22 on Monday at the LC JV BASKETBALL Quarterfinals gymnasium. Derrick Bradley led the Friday, Dec. 8 NHL STANDINGS James Madison 31, Weber State 28 Stallions with 10 points. Deangelo Centu- LAURENCE MANNING 48 By The Associated Press Saturday, Dec. 9 ry added eight and LeBron Thomas had THE KING’S ACADEMY 9 All Times EST North Dakota State 42, Wofford 10 South Dakota State 56, New Hampshire 14 six. MANNING — Laurence Manning EASTERN CONFERENCE Sam Houston State 34, Kennesaw State 27 Academy improved to 3-2 with a 48-9 vic- ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Semifinals VARSITY BASKETBALL tory over The King’s Academy on Mon- Tampa Bay 29 21 6 2 44 110 74 Friday, Dec. 15 day at Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Toronto 31 20 10 1 41 106 88 Sam Houston State (12-1) at North Dakota State LEE CENTRAL 53 Boston 27 14 9 4 32 78 75 (12-1), 8 p.m. Austin Deppa led LMA with 14 points. Montreal 31 13 14 4 30 85 99 Saturday, Dec. 16 CRESTWOOD 47 Gabe Harris had 12 and Trey Sharpe and Detroit 29 11 13 5 27 80 97 South Dakota State (11-2) at James Madison Florida 29 11 14 4 26 88 104 (13-0), 4:30 p.m. BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central High Denzell Sigler both had six. Ottawa 28 9 12 7 25 77 98 School defeated Crestwood 53-47 on Sat- Buffalo 30 7 17 6 20 64 102 Championship WILSON HALL 51 Saturday, Jan. 6 urday at the LC gymnasium. METROPOLITAN DIVISION At Toyota Stadium CAROLINA 33 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Frisco, Texas DaVeon Thomas led the Stallions with Columbus 30 19 10 1 39 86 73 14 points. LAKE CITY — Wilson Hall picked up a Washington 30 18 11 1 37 94 88 Semifinal winners, Noon New Jersey 29 16 9 4 36 89 91 51-33 victory over Carolina Academy on N.Y. Islanders 29 16 10 3 35 105 99 THOMAS SUMTER 44 Monday at the CA gymnasium. Pittsburgh 31 16 12 3 35 93 102 ORANGEBURG PREP 31 N.Y. Rangers 29 16 11 2 34 98 87 TRANSACTIONS Nathan Harris led the Barons with 11 By The Associated Press Carolina 28 11 10 7 29 78 88 Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Or- points. Wise Segars and Wade Payne Philadelphia 29 11 11 7 29 83 86 BASEBALL angeburg Prep 44-31 in the Baron Classic both had nine. WESTERN CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Named Dan Halem on Saturday at Nash Student Center. CENTRAL DIVISION deputy comissioner in addition to his duties as The Generals, who improved to 3-3, CRESTWOOD 42 GP W L OT Pts GF GA chief legal officer, Chris Park executive vice LEE CENTRAL 35 St. Louis 31 21 8 2 44 104 78 president/product and marketing, Noah Garden were led by Eli Kessinger and Dante Nashville 29 18 7 4 40 95 84 executive vice president/commerce and Chris Linder with 11 points apiece. BISHOPVILLE — Crestwood defeated Winnipeg 30 17 8 5 39 102 86 Marinak executive vice president/strategy, Minnesota 29 15 11 3 33 87 87 technology and innovation. Promoted chief Benjamin Davis topped OP with 10. Lee Central 42-35 on Saturday at the LC Dallas 30 16 13 1 33 89 89 operating officer Tony Petitti to deputy gymnasium. Chicago 30 14 11 5 33 90 82 commissioner/business and media. WILSON HALL 55 Colorado 28 13 13 2 28 90 94 Delonzo Johnson and KJ Holloman led PACIFIC DIVISION AMERICAN LEAGUE HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN 37 the Stallions with eight points apiece. GP W L OT Pts GF GA DETROIT TIGERS — Assigned RHP Victor Alcantara Wilson Hall Improved to 3-4 with a Los Angeles 31 20 8 3 43 97 68 outright to Toledo (IL). Vegas 29 19 9 1 39 103 91 HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with RHP 55-37 victory over Hilton Head Christian B TEAM BASKETBALL San Jose 29 16 10 3 35 79 69 Matt Ramsey and C Tim Federowicz on minor Calgary 30 16 12 2 34 88 94 league contracts. in the Baron Classic on Saturday at Nash Vancouver 30 14 12 4 32 81 85 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Traded INF Joey Wendle to Student Center. BEN LIPPEN 49 Anaheim 30 12 11 7 31 80 89 Tampa Bay for a player to be named or cash. WILSON HALL 46 Edmonton 30 12 16 2 26 86 99 SEATTLE MARINERS — Claimed OF Cameron Chandler Scott led WH with 17 points. Arizona 33 7 21 5 19 75 114 Perkins off waives from Philadelphia. Jacob Cotton had nine and Graham Van COLUMBIA — Wilson Hall suffered its NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for NATIONAL LEAGUE overtime loss. Top three teams in each divi- Patten added eight. first loss of the season, falling to Ben Lip- sion and two wild cards per conference ad- ATLANTA BRAVES — Named Alex Tamin director of Floyd Hargrove topped HHC with 13 . pen 49-46 on Monday at the BL gymnasi- vance to playoffs. major league operations and Jason Pare assistant general manager/research and um. development. SUNDAY’S GAMES MIAMI MARLINS — Traded OF Giancarlo Stanton Tate Sistare led the 5-1 Barons with 15 Chicago 3, Arizona 1 SPORTING CLAYS and cash to the N.Y. Yankees for 2B Starlin St. Louis 3, Buffalo 2, OT points. Jackson Duvall added 14 and Doc Castro, RHP Jorge Guzman and SS Jose Devers. Toronto 1, Edmonton 0 PAYEUR, BLANKENSHIP PLACE Walker had eight. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 | B3

tired from running back to the es of snow in the western part crossing of the Delaware. ARMY-NAVY FROM PAGE B1 huddle after every play, Blaik of the Carolinas on Friday It didn’t exactly help my lit- devised a series of hand sig- landed in Philadelphia on Sat- tle mind games to survive the officers for our nation’s mili- game the two have ever played. nals by which the “Lonely urday morning, and all I could wintry weather when the guy tary. Football is still a big deal Fans around Sumter may End” would get the play call. think about was how Washing- sitting next to me, a big, burly on campus though, especially argue the 1945 game was bet- Thus was born what is preva- ton died. fellow with a huge Philadel- when the two face each other. ter. The nation celebrated the lent in every level of football It was a similar day at phia Eagles jacket, plopped The first time the two end of World War II by watch- today, the no-huddle, spread Mount Vernon in December down in his seat, turned to me played, in 1890, Army lost 24-0, ing Bishopville’s Doc offense. 1799. Washington began the and immediately stated, “I and for good reason. It was the Blanchard score three touch- In 1963, former Army cadet day as he always did, riding on ain’t never been this cold in first football game Army ever downs in Army’s upset of a Tony Verna, while serving as horseback to check on his my life.” Then when I told him played. 7-0-1 Navy team. Blanchard se- the television producer for the farm. A wet, blowing snow I lived in South Carolina he By 1926 the game was filling cured the Army win with a 52- Army-Navy game, devised a rudely greeted Washington on told me, “Man, it must be real- the nation’s largest stadiums. yard touchdown return of an new way to fill the 30 or 40 sec- his morning ride and contin- ly cold to you.” Then when I That year 110,000 brave souls, interception. This perfor- onds of dead time that occurs ued throughout the day. The told him how old I was – for some of who had handed over mance helped Blanchard se- when teams huddle. Verna’s weather sent Washington to some reason he had to ask – I the unheard price of $100 for a cure the Heisman Trophy idea – instant replay. It is hard his bed later that night, and he told him I was 60 and he stated, scalper’s ticket, squeezed into three weeks later. Bishopville to imagine a broadcast of any passed away in the early morn- “You get your age you can’t a snowy, windy Soldier Field proudly sports a statue of sport today without it. ing hours. The news began to handle the cold like you used in Chicago. Navy carried a 9-0 Blanchard in its downtown. There’s also the pregame spread across the nation that to.” What a pep talk. record into the contest while Of course, it’s more than the pageantry, which begins three even the seemingly indestruc- However, it did help that by Army sported a 7-1 record, the games that define the rivalry. hours before kickoff when the tible Washington was vulnera- halftime I was joined by hun- sole loss coming against a So does a good prank, like the Corps of Cadets and the Bri- ble to the curses of Mother Na- dreds of other frozen old men Notre Dame squad coached by one Navy pulled in 1971. A few gade of Midshipmen enter the ture. I do not recall a time in who thawed out a bit in the Knute Rockne. minutes before kickoff, the stadium and march in forma- my life when anyone called me only place heat could be found Borrowing a tactic that “presidential limousine” drove tion on opposite sides of the indestructible. – the men’s bathroom. Rockne had employed against on to the field during pregame field. So after catching my I was shivering the second I Rejuvenated, I made it his team, Army coach Biff ceremonies, passing the Army early morning tour at Indepen- walked into the stadium – through the second half. To Jones started the game with cadets in the stands, who stood dence Hall, it was time to scoot three hours before the 3 p.. make things perfect, the game his second string on the field, in proper salute. As the Cadets down to the stadium. I did not kickoff. It was then I realized was as good as it gets. After a hoping his rested starters showed proper respective to want to miss out on a second something else about Wash- late Army touchdown put the would prevail by game’s end. who they thought was Presi- of my chance to be part of ington that gave me a new Cadets up 14-13, it came down That helped Navy to jump dent Richard Nixon, out what has become rightfully spirit of hope. Just a few to the final play of the game, ahead 14-0 in the first quarter, stepped Navy’s mascot, a goat, known as “America’s game.” miles north of Philadelphia as it often has in the rivalry, but by the fourth quarter with a sign attached that read There was a problem sits the Delaware River, which when Navy kicker Bennett Army had rallied for a 21-14 “Army’s Commander-In- though. I was cold. Washington’s army somehow Moehring barely missed a 49- lead. Navy tied the game 21-21 Chief.” I know enough about geog- managed to cross on a misera- yard field goal. It was 1926 all late in the fourth quarter when The game has also been re- raphy to know it’s colder in bly cold, snowy night on over again. Tom Hamilton converted a sponsible for two major inno- Philadelphia than it is in Sum- Christmas Eve, 1776. Catching Inspired by Washington’s point-after touchdown by drop- vations to the modern game. In ter, so I packed accordingly. A the British by complete sur- crossing and the purity of kicking the extra point. Army 1958, Army head coach Earl couple of pairs of wool socks, prise on Christmas morning, sport that the Army-Navy had a chance to win on the Blaik showed a new offensive big, baggy sweat pants to go the Battle of Trenton proved game embodies, I left the stadi- game’s final snap when Larry formation, placing one of his over my first pair of pants, to be a much needed victory um grateful I was able to cross ‘Lightfoot” Wilson slipped a bit receivers, Bill Carpenter, so enough shirts and sweatshirts by Washington’s army. So off another item on my list of while trying a 24-yard field distantly wide from the rest of to go under my cold weather rather than dwell on what things I hope to do before I die. goal. To those who know the the unit that Blaik called Car- jacket, and a pair of ski caps to killed Washington, I decided it But most of all, I was most rivalry best, the 1926 21-21 tie is penter his “Lonely End”. To cover the head. The big snow would be better to be inspired grateful that I did not freeze to thought to be the greatest keep Carpenter from growing storm that dumped a few inch- by the will of his army’s death.

ALL-AMERICAN AP ALL-AMERICA TEAMS EAGLES FROM PAGE B1 FROM PAGE B1 FIRST TEAM Kicker — Daniel Carlson, senior, OFFENSE Auburn. The Eagles have overcome Quarterback — Baker Mayfield, se- DEFENSE offensive MVP award. nior, Oklahoma. Ends — Sutton Smith, sophomore, several key injuries and now A third-round pick by for- ALL-AMERICA POINTS Running backs — Bryce Love, junior, Northern Illinois; Nick Bosa, sopho- Stanford; Rashaad Penny, senior, more, Ohio State. have to move forward with- mer Eagles coach Andy Reid • The other three playoff San Diego State. Tackles — Ed Oliver, sophomore, out their most indispensable in 2012, Foles in his second Tackles — Orlando Brown, junior, Houston; Christian Wilkins, junior, teams each have one player on Oklahoma; Mike McGlinchey, se- Clemson. player. Nine-time Pro Bowl stint in Philadelphia. He is the first team, all on the defen- nior, Notre Dame. Linebackers — Malik Jefferson, ju- left tackle Jason Peters, re- 20-17 as a starter, including Guards — Quenton Nelson, senior, nior, Texas; Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, sive side. No. 3 Georgia, which Notre Dame; Braden Smith, senior, senior, Oklahoma; Dorian O'Daniel, turn specialist/running playoffs. Kelly traded Foles faces Oklahoma in the Rose Auburn. senior, Clemson. back Darren Sproles, star to St. Louis for Sam Brad- Center — Billy Price, senior, Ohio Cornerbacks — Jalen Davis, senior, Bowl semifinal on Jan. 1, is State. Utah State; Carlton Davis, junior, linebacker Jordan Hicks and ford after the 2014 season. represented by linebacker Tight end — Mark Andrews, junior, Auburn. special teams captain Chris Foles spent a year with the Oklahoma. Safeties — Derwin James, junior, Roquan Smith. No. 1 Clemson Receivers — James Washington, se- Florida State; Justin Reid, junior, Maragos already went down Rams, then a season in Kan- placed defensive end Clelin Fer- nior, Oklahoma State; Anthony Mill- Stanford. for the season. sas City with Pederson as of- er, senior, Memphis. Punter — Johnny Townsend, senior, rell on the first team. Alabama All-purpose player — Saquon Bark- Florida. "This has been a resilient fensive coordinator, before safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is ley, junior, Penn State. football team all season returning to Philadelphia as Kicker — Matt Gay, junior, Utah. THIRD TEAM the only player to make first- DEFENSE OFFENSE long," Pederson said. "If a free agent this season. team All-America for the sec- Ends — Bradley Chubb, senior, Quarterback — Mason Rudolph, se- there's ever an opportunity "My confidence is ex- North Carolina State; Clelin Ferrell, nior, Oklahoma State. ond straight season. The Tigers sophomore, Clemson. Running backs — Ronald Jones II, for me as a head football tremely high in Nick," Ped- face the fourth-ranked Crimson Tackles — Hercules Mata'afa, ju- junior, Southern California; Devin coach to rally the troops, nior, Washington State; Maurice Singletary, sophomore, Florida At- erson said. "He's a veteran Tide in the Sugar Bowl semifi- Hurst, senior, Michigan. lantic. now might be the time." player who has played and Linebackers — Roquan Smith, ju- Tackles — David Edwards, sopho- nal on Jan. 1. nior, Georgia; Josey Jewell, senior, more, Wisconsin; Jonah Williams, Foles led the Eagles to won a lot of games. Nick's a • Notre Dame (offensive line- Iowa; T.J. Edwards, junior, Wiscon- sophomore, Alabama. their last playoff appearance highly intelligent football sin. Guards — Beau Benzschawel, ju- men Mike McGlinchey and Cornerbacks — Josh Jackson, ju- nior, Wisconsin; Tyrone Crowder, — a 2013 home loss to New player. He's smart to the Quenton Nelson), Ohio State nior, Iowa; Denzel Ward, junior, senior, Clemson. Orleans. That came after he point of he and I are going Ohio State. Center — Frank Ragnow, senior, Ar- (center Billy Price and corner- Safeties — Minkah Fitzpatrick, ju- kansas. threw 27 TDs and only two to continue to dialogue like back Denzel Ward), Iowa (line- nior, Alabama; DeShon Elliott, ju- Tight end — Jaylen Samuels, senior, picks in 10 starts after re- Carson and I did during the nior, Texas. North Carolina State. backer Josey Jewell and cor- Punter — Michael Dickson, junior, Receivers — Steve Ishmael, senior, placing an injured Michael week. I want to make sure Texas. Syracuse; A.J. Brown, sophomore, nerback Josh Jackson) and Mississippi. Vick during Chip Kelly's there are plays in his plan Texas (safety DeShon Elliott All-purpose player — D.J. Reed, ju- first season as coach. Foles that he's comfortable with and punter Michael Dickson) SECOND TEAM nior, Kansas State. posted a passer rating of and that he likes. I want OFFENSE Kicker — Eddy Piniero, junior, Flori- each have two players on the Quarterback — Lamar Jackson, ju- da. 119.2, the third highest in him to speak his mind just first team. nior, Louisville. DEFENSE league history. He tied an like Carson would, and we Running backs — Jonathan Taylor, Ends — Austin Bryant, junior, Clem- • Wisconsin placed five play- freshman, Wisconsin; Kerryon son; Mat Boesen, senior, TCU. NFL record with seven TD keep going. This is a veteran ers on the three teams, led by Johnson, junior, Auburn. Tackles — Vita Vea, junior, Wash- passes in a game at Oakland player we're talking about. Tackles — Mitch Hyatt, junior, Clem- ington; Harrison Phillips, senior, linebacker T.J. Edwards on the son; Isaiah Wynn, senior, Georgia. Stanford. in November 2013 and went So I feel comfortable doing first team. Running back Jona- Guards — Cody O'Connell, senior, Linebackers — Micah Kiser, senior, to the Pro Bowl, winning the Washington State; Will Hernandez, Virginia; Tremaine Edmunds, junior, that." than Taylor and tight Troy Fu- senior, UTEP. Virginia Tech; Devin Bush, sopho- Center — Bradley Bozeman, senior, more, Michigan. magalli made the second team Alabama. Cornerbacks — Andraez Williams, and offensive linemen David Tight end — Troy Fumagalli, senior, redshirt freshman, LSU; Jack Jones, Wisconsin. sophomore, Southern California. Edwards and Beau Benzschaw- Receivers — David Sills V, junior, Safeties — Armani Watts, senior, el made the third team. West Virginia; Michael Gallup, se- Texas A&M; Quin Blanding, senior, nior, Colorado State. Virginia. 460 Broad Street • Oklahoma had four picks All-purpose player — Dante Pettis, Punter — Mitch Wisnowsky, junior, overall with linebacker Ogbon- senior, Washington. Utah. Sumter, SC nia Okoronkwo making the (803) 773-4351 second team. 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tion. He was Presbyterian by Family and friends may sign Mayesville Community Ceme- OBITUARIES faith and played the trumpet the online guest book at www. tery. in many local churches. thompsonsfuneral.com. A public viewing will be held JOHN E. BALLARD The family will be receiving He first married Norma from noon to 6 p.m. today at the MANNING — John Edward friends at the home of her Marshall Jennings, having ODDIE B. EDWARDS mortuary. Ballard, 61, widower of Marie daughter, 64 Lynam Road, three children, Ruth M. Jen- Oddie B. Edwards, 80, hus- The family is receiving at the Bosier Ballard, Sumter, SC 29150. nings, Paul R. Jennings Jr. band of Mary A. Edwards, died residence, 3965 Fourth St., died on Thurs- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. and Sally J. Kinsley; one on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at his Mayesville. day, Dec. 7, 2017. Main St., Sumter, is in charge grandchild, Christa Kinsley; residence in Sumter. Services entrusted to Whites He was a son of arrangements. and three great-grandchil- Born in Martin, Tennessee, Mortuary LLC of Sumter. of the late Gabe dren. He was later married to he was a son of the late Mary Ballard Sr. and JANNIE LEE C. DANIELS Barbara Jones Jennings. Florence Henderson. AUDREY S. FAUST Gertrude John- Jannie Lee Cummings Dan- A memorial service will be The family will receive Audrey Shaw Faust, 68, wife son Ballard. iels was born on Nov. 26, 1949, held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday friends at 1285 N. Kings High- of Johnny Faust, died on Sun- BALLARD Funeral servic- in Sumter. She departed this at the Bullock Funeral Home way, Sumter, SC 29154. day, Dec. 10, 2017, at Palmetto es for Mr. Bal- life on Dec. 4, 2017, at Palmet- Chapel with the Rev. Steve Funeral arrangements are Health Richland, Columbia. lard will be held on Wednes- to Health Tuomey. Shumake officiating. incomplete and will be an- Born on June 22, 1949, in day at Union Cypress AME She was a daughter of the The family will receive nounced by Palmer Memorial Sumter County, she was a Church, 8247 S.C. 260, Man- late Matilda Anderson Cum- friends one hour prior to the Chapel Inc. daughter of Sonny and Pearl ning, with the Rev. Mary mings and James Cummings. service on Wednesday from 1 Solomon Shaw. Hamilton, pastor, officiating She was the wife of Edward to 2 p.m. at Bullock Funeral BESSIE S. JOYE The family is receiving rela- and the Rev. O'Donald Dingle Daniels. Jannie received her Home. BISHOPVILLE — Bessie S. tives and friends at the home of assisting. Burial will follow at education in the public You may go to www.bullock- Joye, widow of Matthew Joye, her brother, Eugene Shaw, 1024 the churchyard cemetery. schools of Sumter. funeralhome.com and sign the entered eternal rest on Dec. 10, Porter St. The family is receiving Jannie leaves to cherish her family’s guest book. 2017, at her residence, 426 Funeral arrangements are friends at the home of his memories: a son, James ( The family has chosen Bull- Marsh St., Bishopville. incomplete and will be an- niece and her husband, Sarah Rhonda) Daniels; two grand- ock Funeral Home for the ar- The family is receiving nounced by Williams Funeral and Homer Smith, 1109 Leo children, Roshaan and Jessica rangements. friends at the residence. Home Inc. Road, Manning. Daniels of Sumter; seven sis- Funeral arrangements are These services have been ters, Rosa Greene, Josephine incomplete and will be an- ELIZABETH DELOACHE entrusted to Samuels Funeral and Bertha Shaw, Betty nounced by Wilson Funeral Elizabeth Bland Ariail De- Home LLC of Manning. Brown, Jackie and Marie Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Loache, 81, "Molly" to everyone Cummings and Gloria Sumpt- ville. who knew and loved her, CARRIE LEE S. ARDIS er, all of Sumter; two broth- passed away on Dec. 8, 2017, PAXVILLE — Carrie Lee ers, James Anderson and JOE LOUIS SIMON surrounded by her children, at Scott Ardis, 77, widow of Eddie Cummings of Sumter; JAMES D. BURGESS Joe Louis Simon, 57, was Pebblebrook retirement com- Louie Elmer Ardis, passed one aunt, Hattie King of Sum- born on March 28, 1960, in Pax- munity in Stone Mountain, away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, ter; one uncle, James Ander- James D. Burgess, 74, died on ville, to the late Eugene and Georgia. at McLeod Health Clarendon. son of Brooklyn, New York; Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Pal- Mattie Mickens Johnson. Molly loved life, loved to Born on March two sisters-in-law, Leslie metto Health Tuomey. He departed this life on Sat- laugh, loved to dance. She loved 27, 1940, in Pax- Moore Cummings of Boston Born on Nov. 1, 1943, in Sum- urday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Sumter. God and lived with a steadfast ville, she was a and Shirley Jones of Sumter; ter County, he was a son of The family is receiving faith that we all fit into his daughter of the five brothers-in-law, Arthur John Burgess Sr. and Anna friends at the home of his sis- plan. Molly loved children, es- late Richard Greene, Alex and John Shaw, Dinkins Burgess. ter, Essie Wells, 1172 Billups pecially little ones. She taught Manning Scott Harry Daniels Jr. and Charles The family is receiving rela- Road, Pinewood. Sunday school at First Presby- and Gladys Myr- Sumpter of Sumter; a host of tives and friends at the home, Services entrusted to Whites terian Church in Columbia for ARDIS tle Kolb Scott. nieces, nephews, other rela- 348 Bagnal Drive. Mortuary LLC of Sumter. nearly 20 years, influencing a She was the tives and friends. Funeral arrangements are generation of children that, as owner and oper- She was preceded in death incomplete and will be an- MAXIE J. MARSHALL adults, still talk about their ator of Ardis Income Tax Ser- by her parents, Matilda and nounced by Williams Funeral BISHOPVILLE — Maxie Je- "Miss Molly" experience. Molly vice. She was a member of James Cummings; a son, An- Home Inc. rome Marshall, 60, passed at loved animals. Dogs, birds, tur- Paxville Baptist Church. thony Daniels; sister, Carrie his residence on Sunday, Dec. tles, hamsters, guinea pigs — She is survived by two sons, Cummings; three brothers, EDWARD MICKENS 10, 2017. all found a home with her over Barry Wendell Ardis and Robert, Frankie and Willie WINNSBORO — Edward Born in Lee County, he was a the years. Most of all, Molly Byron Alan Ardis, both of Cummings; and brother-in- Mickens, 49, husband of Sarah son of the late Rev. Joseph and loved her cats. She always had Paxville; two daughters, law, Harry Brown. Retter Wells Mickens, died on Mary Reese Marshall. a few cats, sometimes more Gretchen Ann Ardis Davis Public viewing will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at his The family will receive rela- than a few, and found great (Norman) and Laura Leigh from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's residence. tives and friends at the home of comfort in their company. Ardis Griffin (Eric), both of Mortuary. He was born on Jan. 28, 1968, his sister, Sylvia Marshall, 165 Molly loved her family. She Sumter; six grandchildren, Funeral service will be held in Turbeville, a son of the late Prescott Road, Bishopville. was completely devoted to her Amanda Leigh Lovell, Tam- at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Robert Player and Daisy Mae Funeral arrangements will children and delighted in her mie Leigh Davis, Richard Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Wit- Gamble Mickens. be announced by Square Deal grandchildren, whom she un- Alan "Ricky" Ardis, Brittany ness (East Congregation), Os- The family is receiving Funeral Home, 106 McIntosh repentantly spoiled. As a par- Marie Ardis Waynick, Kelsey wego Highway, Sumter, with friends at his residence, 255 St., Bishopville. ent, Molly was selfless — no Lynn Ardis and Hayden Brother Frank W. Bruce. In- Pump House Road, Winnsboro. sacrifice was too great. Al- Brooks Griffin; eight great- terment will follow at Brad- These services have been en- JIMMY LEE MOORE though she would play it down, grandchildren; three broth- ford Cemetery. trusted to Samuels Funeral GREELEYVILLE — Jimmy Molly’s combination of faith ers, F.D. Scott (Gayle) of Sum- The family will be receiving Home LLC of Manning. Lee Moore, 60, husband of Sim- and humor, tempered by hard merville, Leslie Scott (Lisa) of friends at the home, 350 Har- one Honkompt Moore, died on experience, made her brave Charleston and Stanley Scott mony Court, Apartment 8, EUGENE GOWDER Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at the and strong beyond her genera- (Susan) of Ladson; two sis- Sumter, SC 29150. LEXINGTON — Eugene home of his daughter, Shari tion. ters, Gladys Burke (Bob) of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. "Gene" Gowder, 84, of Lexing- Moore, 130 Gate Post Lane, Co- Molly was born on Jan. 6, Santee and Annette Ridgill Main St., Sumter, is in charge ton, passed away on Dec. 10, lumbia. 1936, in Laurens, to Sarah Eliz- (Eddie DuRant Jr.) of Wedge- of arrangements. 2017, at Lexington Medical Cen- He was born on Oct. 3, 1960, abeth Bland and Robert Hodges field; numerous nieces and Online memorials may be ter, West Columbia. in Greeleyville, a son of Rena Ariail. She grew up in Sumter, nephews; and special friend, sent to the family at jobsmor- He was born on Feb. 6, 1933, Oliver Moore and the late Mark graduated from Sumter High Marion L. "Brother" Eadon Jr. [email protected] or visit us on in Baxley, Georgia, to the late Moore. School and attended Converse In addition to her husband the web at www.jobsmortuary. Floyd and Lorenia Gowder. These services have been en- College and the University of and parents, she was preceded net. In addition to his parents, trusted to Samuels Funeral South Carolina. After graduat- in death by a sister, Myrtle Mr. Gowder was preceded in Home LLC of Manning. ing, she started her family in Poston; and six brothers, PAUL R. JENNINGS death by three brothers and Florence and then moved to Richard Scott, Wallace Scott, Paul R. Jennings, age 90, one sister. ROBERT LEE RICHARDSON Columbia, where she lived for Everette Scott, Wayne Scott, died on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, He was a member of Wise MAYESVILLE — Robert Lee 35 years. Ronald Scott and Floyd Scott. at his residence. Drive Baptist Church, Sumter. Richardson, widower of Margie Molly is survived by a broth- A funeral service will be Born in Sumter, he was a Gene retired from the United Lee Richardson, was born on er, Robert B. Ariail; son, held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday son of the late Robert Brad- States Air Force after 20 years Sept. 20, 1934, in Mayesville, to Charles W. Houck Jr. and wife, in the chapel of Stephens Fu- ford Jennings and Ruth Red- of service. He was a member of the late Elijah and Lena Mc- Michele; granddaughters, neral Home with the Rev. Jim fren Jennings Sanders. He at- Masonic Lodge 364 in Sumter Clary Richardson. Sarah and Meg; daughter, Eliz- Johnson and the Rev. Dr. Eu- tended Sumter city schools and Jamil Shrine Temple in In addition to his wife and abeth Ariail Goehring-Houck; gene Mosier officiating. Buri- and graduated from Hargrave Columbia. Gene participated in parents, he was preceded in and grandsons, Asher and al will follow at Paxville Cem- Military Academy, Chatham, numerous parades all over death by his son, Irvin Mar- Finn. etery. Virginia, and went on to at- South Carolina with the Jamil shall; and a sister, Janie L. A funeral service will be held Visitation will be one hour tend the University of South Jets of Sumter to help raise Richardson. at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the prior to the funeral service Carolina. He served in the awareness of the Shriners Hos- Robert departed this life on Chapel at First Presbyterian from 1 to 2 p.m. at Stephens U.S. Army, where he received pitals. Gene was a passionate Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Co- Church in Sumter with the Funeral Home and other special training in mountain supporter of Shriners Hospi- lumbia. Rev. Nick Cheek officiating. times at the home, 10263 Scott and winter warfare. He was tals for Children, helping escort Robert leaves to cherish his The family will receive Ave., Highway 15 South, Pax- also in the U.S. Army band, numerous families for treat- loving memories: a son, Harrel friends following the services ville. where he played the trumpet. ment. (Mable) Marshall Sr.; three at the church. In lieu of flowers, memori- Mr. Jennings was the secre- Mr. Gowder is survived by daughters, the Rev. Sammie L. Burial will follow the visita- als may be made to Paxville tary and treasurer for RuVelle his wife of 59 years, Margaret Marshall, Yvonne M. Carter tion at Sumter Cemetery. Baptist Church, 10278 Lewis for many years. He later Lisenby Gowder; one son, Paul and Rebecca Singletary; two In lieu of flowers, memorials Road, Manning, SC 29102. worked for more than 18 years Gowder (Kelli); and a grand- stepdaughters, the Rev. Ver- may be made to a local humane Stephens Funeral Home & as a field unit supervisor with daughter, Brooke Gowder. melle (Leroy) Humes and Delo- society. Crematory, 304 N. Church St., the USDA in the Southeastern Services will be held at 2 p.m. res (Isaac) Davis; 16 grandchil- Online condolences may be Manning, is in charge of ar- Boll Weevil Eradication Pro- on Thursday at Thompson Fu- dren; 31 great-grandchildren; sent to www.sumterfunerals. rangements, (803) 435-2179. gram. Paul was very instru- neral Home, Lexington, with two great-great-grandchildren; com. www.stephensfuneralhome.org mental in the eradication of Masonic Rites. two sisters, Mary Lee Lawson Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- the boll weevil in South Caro- Burial will be held at Fort and Elizabeth Nedd; two broth- neral Home & Crematory, 221 GEORGIA A. COMMANDER lina and Alabama. He was an Jackson National Cemetery at ers, James Richardson and Otis Broad St., Sumter, is in charge Georgia Addison Command- avid hunter and fisherman. a later date. (Hennie) Richards; and a host of the arrangements, (803) er, 91, widow of Robert Com- He was a member of the Sum- Visitation will be held from 6 of nieces, nephews, other rela- 775-9386. mander Sr., departed this life ter County Veterans Associa- until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at tives and friends. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at tion, American Legion Post 15 the funeral home. Funeral services will be held National Health Care. and Sumter Elks Club. He In lieu of flowers, memorials at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at She was born on April 4, served on the board of direc- may be made to Office of De- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1926, in Lynchburg, a daugh- tors at the Shepherd Center velopment, Shriners Hospitals 136 Main St., Mayesville, with ter of the late Sampson and and also on the board of the for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Minister Othan Franklin, pas- Lellia Copeland Addison. Sumter Cemetery Associa- Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. tor. Interment will follow at THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 | B5

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A band of TCM 49 186 Edward G. Robinson. Garfield. A drifter helps a Greek’s wife become a widow. (DVS) swashbucklers swears to protect the French throne. (DVS) TLC 43 157 Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes to the Dress When Harry Met Meghan (:02) Hodges Half Dozen When Harry Met Meghan Hodges Half Bones “The Partners in the Divorce” A Major Crimes “Conspiracy Theory: Part 1” Major Crimes “Conspiracy Theory: Part 2” (:01) Major Crimes “Conspiracy Theory: (:02) Law & Order “Married With Children” (12:02) Law & TNT 23 158 powerful divorce lawyer is murdered. A well-known attorney is found dead. Sharon faces a health setback. (N) Part 2” Sharon faces a health setback. Woman is pushed off a balcony. 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Please Mail To: The Sumter Item/Fireside Fund Or Drop Off At The Item 466 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter SC. P: 803-773-8083 PO Box 1677 • Sumter, SC 29150 36 W. Liberty Street www.nicolenorrisdesign.com B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 Help Wanted Summons & Summons & Summons & Estate Notice Full-Time Notice Notice Notice Sumter County NOTICE TO CREDITORS Manning Garden is seeking a IN THE COURT OF Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and U.S. Bank National Association, not Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff OF ESTATES ANNOUNCEMENTS qualified maintenance technician. COMMON PLEAS in its individual capacity but solely in this action. Our law firm does not Persons having claim against the Successful applicants will have SUMMONS AND as trustee for the RMAC Trust, represent you. Under our ethical following estates are required to deliver Lost & Found experience & skills in general NOTICE OF FILING OF Series 2016-CTT, rules, we are prohibited from giving or mail their claims to the indicated maintenance repair. Plumbing, COMPLAINT AND Plaintiff, you any legal advice. You must Personal Representatives, appointed to electrical, punch out, HVAC expe- NOTICE OF v. submit any requests for Foreclosure administer these estates, and to fi le their Missing Rhodesian Ridgeback w/ Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Intervention consideration within 30 claims on Form #371PC with the Probate rience, strong work ethic and a FORECLOSURE Masako Emerson, Deceased, their blue collar near Queen Chapel Rd. desire to serve the customer. INTERVENTION days from the date you are served Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. heirs, Personal Representatives, with this Notice. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Reward offered for safe return or HVAC certified is preferred but not (NON-JURY Administrators, Successors and info. Call or text 803-513-1724 before the date that is eight months after required. We offer an exciting MORTGAGE Assigns, and all other persons IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR the date of the fi rst publication of this work environment with competitive FORECLOSURE) entitled to claim through them; all VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO Notice to Creditors, (unless previously In Memory base salary and benefits. Please C/A NO: unknown persons with any right, PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), apply on-line www.ambling.com/ 2017-CP-43-02083 title or interest in the real estate INTERVENTION, THE or such persons shall be forever barred described herein; also any persons career. Drugs don't work! DEFICIENCY FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY as to heir claims. All claims are required In Loving Memory of who may be in the military service of PROCEED. to be presented in written statements, REQUESTED the United States of America, being a Albert Mouzone indicating the name and the address Urgent Care seeking PT/FT re- class designated as John Doe; and STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ORDER APPOINTING of the claimant, the basis of the claim, ceptionist, requires HS diploma, any unknown minors or persons the amount claimed, the date when the GED, 35wam typing. Serious in- COUNTY OF SUMTER under a disability being a class GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI claim will become due, the nature of any quires only. Email resumes to designated as Richard Roe; uncertainty as to the amount claimed and [email protected] No Bank of America, N.A., Defendant(s). (013957-00526) Deficiency Judgment PLAINTIFF, the date when due, and a description of Calls. Waived any security as to the claim. vs. TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Any FT Dog kennel position & PT Cat Shirley Davis aka Shirley A. Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Masako It appearing to the satisfaction of the Atkinson Emerson, Deceased, their heirs, Estate:/Gregory A. Weldon position open. Apply in person at A Court, upon reading the Motion for #2017ES4300672 DEFENDANT(S) Personal Representatives, the appointment of Anne Bell Fant Second Chance Animal Shelter, Personal Representative Administrators, Successors and as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for any Manning. John T. Cubbage TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE Assigns, and all other persons unknown minors and persons who NAMED: 108 Wells Point Drive employees w/Com- entitled to claim through them; all may be under a disability, it is Looking for FT unknown persons with any right, Irmo, SC 29063 mercial Cleaning Experience. Hours YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED title or interest in the real estate ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, 7 days a week 6pm-10pm. and required to answer the described herein; also any persons Estate:/Robie Elaine SCRCP, Anne Bell Fant, be and McWilliams Call 803-457-1059 Complaint herein, a copy of which is who may be in the military service of hereby is appointed Guardian Ad #2017ES4300686 herewith served upon you, or the United States of America, being Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown Personal Representative otherwise appear and defend, and to a class designated as John Doe; and minors and all unknown persons Help Wanted Marcus T. Parson serve a copy of your Answer to said any unknown minors or persons under a disability, all of whom may Part-Time 102 Miller Street Complaint upon the subscriber at his under a disability being a class have or may claim to have some Laurens, SC 29360 office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box designated as Richard Roe: interest in or claim to the real House cleaning, prefer older per- 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within 4/17/1943 - 12/12/15 property commonly known as 1816 son, weekly. 803-481-2894 Leave thirty (30) days after service hereof, Estate:/Patricia M. Byrd Devoted Husband, Father, Brother YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Kolb Rd, Sumter, SC 29154; that #2017ES4300703 except as to the United States of and required to appear and defend message Anne Bell Fant is empowered and Personal Representative and Grandfather. Dearly loved, so America, which shall have sixty (60) by answering the Complaint in this directed to appear on behalf of and Jerrie D. Cortez sadly missed. Two years now, gone days, exclusive of the day of such foreclosure action on property represent said Defendant(s), unless 103 Loring Drive but not forgotten. service, and if you fail to answer the located at 1816 Kolb Rd, Sumter, SC the said Defendant(s), or someone on Sumter, SC 29150 Your Wife, Alma S Mouzone Complaint within the time aforesaid, 29154, being designated in the their behalf, shall within thirty (30) or otherwise appear and defend, the County tax records as TMS# days after service of a copy hereof as RENTALS Plaintiff in this action will apply to Estate:/Jack Darrow Kinder 2090101004, of which a copy is directed, procure the appointment of #2017ES4300676 the Court for the relief demanded herewith served upon you, and to a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem therein, and judgment by default will Personal Representative serve a copy of your Answer on the for the said Defendant(s), and it is L. Scott Kinder BUSINESS be rendered against you for the subscribers at their offices, 100 Unfurnished relief demanded in the Complaint. C/O J. Cabot Seth SERVICES Apartments Executive Center Drive, Suite 201, FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of Attorney at Law Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, this Order shall forthwith be served PO Box 1268 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE South Carolina, 29202-3200, within upon the said Defendant(s) and Any that should you fail to Answer the Sumter, SC 29151 Huntington Place Apartments thirty (30) days after the service Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Masako Child Care foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff hereof, exclusive of the day of such Emerson, Deceased, their heirs, Rents from $625 per month will move for an Order of Reference Estate:/Cory R. Adams service; except that the United Personal Representatives, #2017ES4300689 1 Month free* of this case to the Master in Equity States of America, if named, shall Administrators, Successors and Personal Representative for Sumter County, which Order Make A Difference become a *13 Month lease required have sixty (60) days to answer after Assigns, and all other persons Julie Adams Moore shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the foster parent. Learn more call Leasing office located at the service hereof, exclusive of the entitled to claim through them; all 3055 Gainous Road South Carolina Rules of Civil 803-451-3984 Ashton Mill Apartment Homes day of such service; and if you fail to unknown persons with any right, Dalzell, SC 29040 Procedure, specifically provide that do so, judgment by default will be title or interest in the real estate 595 Ashton Mill Drive the said Master in Equity is Home 803-773-3600 rendered against you for the relief described herein; also any persons Estate:/Aline R. Rhame authorized and empowered to enter demanded in the Complaint. who may be in the military service of #2017ES4300697 Improvements Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 a final judgment in this case with the United States of America, being Personal Representative appeal only to the South Carolina TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN a class designated as John Doe; and Michael D. Rhame Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) any unknown minors or persons 3181 Daufaskie Rd. H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel Unfurnished 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June paint roofs gutters drywall blown UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF under a disability being a class Sumter, SC 29150 Homes 1, 1999. AGE AND THE PERSON WITH ceilings ect. 773-9904 designated as Richard Roe.by WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES publication thereof in the The Item, Estate:/Remburt H. Page Houses for rent 2 & 3BR TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER a newspaper of general circulation #2017ES4300660 A.O. Home Improvements YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO Call 773-7789 SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: in the County of Sumter, State of Personal Representative We beat everybody's price MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN South Carolina, once a week for Beverlee Blanding YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON Licensed & Bonded Mobile Home YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED three (3) consecutive weeks, together 2234 Graystone Drive 803-651-1745 WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) AND NOTIFIED to apply for the with the Summons in the above Sumter, SC 29150 Rentals RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem entitled action. UNDER SOME LEGAL within thirty (30) days after the Estate:/Myles Avery Holland Legal Service Scenic Lake DISABILITY: service of this Summons upon you. If Robert P. Davis Rogers Townsend #2017ES4300700 you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply and Thomas, PC Personal Representative 2 & 3BR 2BA No pets, Section 8 YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED accepted. 499-1500 or 469-6978 to have the appointment of the ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Alphene Bligen Holland Attorney Timothy L. Griffith AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), C/O J. Thomas McElveen, III btwn 9am-5pm 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. appointment of a guardian ad litem Fant, PO Box 796, Simpsonville, SC [email protected] Attorney at Law Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury within thirty (30) days after the 29681, made absolute. Columbia, Andrew W. Montgomery PO Box 2038 Commercial Rentals service of this Summons and Notice South Carolina (SC Bar #79893), Sumter, SC 29151 upon you. If you fail to do so, [email protected] Roofing application for such appointment LIS PENDENS John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), Estate:/Don Richardson 32,000 Sq. ft shed will be made by the Plaintiff Deficiency Judgment [email protected] #2017ES4300673 immediately and separately and Personal Representative All Types of Roofing & Repairs All $1500 mo. Waived Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236), Call Bobby Sisson such application will be deemed [email protected] Sonya Richardson work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. absolute and total in the absence of Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271), 316 North Magnolia Street Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. 803-464-2730. your application for such an NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be [email protected] Sumter, SC 29150 appointment within thirty (30) days John P. Fetner (SC Bar# 77460), after the service of the Summons and commenced in this Court upon Estate:/William J. Montalbano, Tree Service complaint of the above-named [email protected] REAL Complaint upon you. Clark Dawson (SC Bar# 101714), Sr. Plaintiff against the above-named #2017ES4300682 Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a [email protected] YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Personal Representative Newman's Tree Service Tree ESTATE certain Home Equity Conversion 100 Executive Center Drive, that should you fail to Answer the Ransom Cooper, Jr. removal, trimming, topping, view Mortgage of real estate given by Suite 201 foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff 116 Putters Trail enhancement pruning, bobcat Masako N. Emerson to First Citizens Post Office Box 100200(29202) will move for an Order of Reference Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 Lexington, SC 29072 work stump grinding, Lic & of this case to the Master in Equity Bank and Trust Company of South insured. Call 803-316-0128 Homes for Sale in/for this County, which Order shall, Carolina dated July 29, 1993, and Estate:/Sarah Lorraine recorded in the Office of the James C. Campbell pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Clerk of Court Benenhaley Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, RMC/ROD for Sumter County on #2017ES4300667 FSBO: Manning: 3 Br, 1.5 Ba, August 2, 1993, in Mortgage Book 577 for Sumter County stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, fenced in backyard, storage bldg, specifically provide that the said Sumter, South Carolina Personal Representative Master in Equity is authorized and at Page 715. This mortgage was 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. refrigerator, stove, fresh paint, new (013957-00526) Tracie Baxley empowered to enter a final judgment assigned to Wendover Funding, Inc. C/O Kenneth Hamilton carpet. Ready to move in! Call by assignment dated July 29, 1993 A-4639736 Full in this case with appeal only to the Attorney at Law A Notch Above Tree Care 803-225-5658 or email bbhhill and recorded August 2, 1993 in Book quality service low rates, lic./ins., free South Carolina Court of Appeals Estate Notice PO Box 1774 @hotmail.com pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the 577 at Page 745. Subsequently, this Sumter, SC 29151 est BBB accredited 983-9721 SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. mortgage was assigned to Lehman Sumter County Land & Lots Capital, A Division of Lehman NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate:/Sadie V. Richardson for Sale NOTICE OF FILING OF Brothers Holdings, Inc. by Ellisor PETS & SUMMONS AND assignment dated July 16, 2001 and OF ESTATES #2017ES4300705 recorded August 15, 2001 in Book 813 Personal Representative COMPLAINT at Page 262. Subsequently, this Persons having claim against the ANIMALS OWNER FINANCING! 3 acres for following estates are required to deliver David Ellisor sale by owner near St. Charles. Call mortgage was assigned to Financial C/O Ernest J. Jarrett TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Freedom Senior Funding or mail their claims to the indicated or text 803-464-5813. NAMED: Personal Representatives, appointed to Attorney at Law Corporation by assignment dated 120 W. Main Street May 5, 2004 and recorded September administer these estates, and to fi le their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Kingstree, SC 29556 Dogs TRANSPORTATION YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 3, 2004 in Book 952 at Page 812. that the foregoing Summons, along Subsequently, this mortgage was Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Estate:/Michael Duane Walker with the Complaint, was filed with assigned to The Secretary of Housing #2017ES4300699 the Clerk of Court for Sumter before the date that is eight months after German Shepherd Puppies $225 and Urban Development by Personal Representative County, South Carolina, on the date of the fi rst publication of this Black, tan and gray, Non Registered. assignment dated July 18, 2005 and Shannaree P. Walker November 1, 2017. Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Call 803-968-5392 or 968-6068 recorded September 19, 2005 in Book barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), 20 Executive Circle 997 at Page 1749. Thereafter, this or such persons shall be forever barred Dalzell, SC 29040 mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank Autos For Sale NOTICE OF as to heir claims. All claims are required National Association, not in its to be presented in written statements, Estate:/Mary Ann Taylor FORECLOSURE individual capacity but solely as indicating the name and the address #2017ES4300671 MERCHANDISE For Sale: 4000 Ford diesel and INTERVENTION trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Personal Representative equipment & 1948 Chevy. Call 2016-CTT by assignment dated June the amount claimed, the date when the Sonya D. Phillips 803-236-6426 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT 14, 2017 and recorded June 29, 2017 claim will become due, the nature of any 660 Sierra Street pursuant to the South Carolina in Book 1234 at Page 2520. The uncertainty as to the amount claimed and Sumter, SC 29154 Supreme Court Administrative premises covered and affected by the date when due, and a description of Farm Products Miscellaneous Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter the said mortgage and by the any security as to the claim. Estate:/Janie Pinckney "Order"), you may have a right to foreclosure thereof were, at the time #2017ES4300696 Foreclosure Intervention. of the making thereof and at the time Personal Representative We buy pecans! $1 per pound. of the filing of this notice, described Estate:/Johnnie M. McLeod Homer Bridges, Jr. #2017ES4300695 To be considered for any available as follows:All that certain piece, 60 Dumont Street Warren E. Coker Farms, 341 W. Personal Representative Foreclosure Intervention, you may parcel or lot of land, with any Columbia, SC 29201 Main St. Olanta. 843-319-1884. Johnnie M. McLeod communicate with and otherwise improvements thereon, situate, lying 835 Farrier Court deal with the Plaintiff through its and being in Privateer Township, Estate:/Kelvin Todd Johnson Sumter, SC 29150 Firewood law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. County of Sumter, State of South #2017ES4300666 Carolina, and on the western side of Personal Representative Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call Estate:/Edward Ervin, IV 803-726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, Kolb Road (formerly Hopewell Ada L. Fugate For Sale TONS & TONS of fire wood Road) and designated as Lot 16 of #2017ES4300688 C/O Kenneth Hamilton represents the Plaintiff in this action Personal Representative premium seasoned oak. U haul $45 Briarcliff Estates Subdivision on a Attorney at Law and does not represent you. Under Edward Ervin III plat recorded in Plat Book Z-26 at PO Box 1774 per pick up load, delivered 1 cord our ethical rules, we are prohibited 732 Henderson Street Page 69 and being more particularly Sumter, SC 29151 $130. Call Collins Tree Service from giving you any legal advice. Sumter, SC 29150 803-499-2136 shown and designated on a plat You must submit any requests for prepared for Masako N. Emerson by Estate:/Ina J.W. Pettigrew Estate:/Victoria H. Stevenson #2017ES4300691 Foreclosure Intervention Edwards Land Surveyors, Inc. dated #2017ES4300704 For Sale June 24, 1993, and having the Personal Representative Refurbished batteries as low as consideration within 30 days from Personal Representative or Trade following boundaries and Babette Pettigrew Meadows $45. as low as $65. the date of this Notice. Susan Sheehan New batteries measurements, to-wit: On the North 218 Emily Drive C/O J. Cabet Seth 6v golf cart battery as low as $65. by Lot 17 on said plat and measuring Sumter, SC 29150 IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR Attorney at Law Golden Kernel Pecan Co. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd Rd. thereon Three Hundred Seventy VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PO Box 1268 1200 C Pocalla Rd 968-9432 803-773-4381 Nine and 98/100 (379.98') feet; on the Estate:/Joshua David Jacob PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE Sumter, SC 29151 We buy pecans, sell Pecan halves, INTERVENTION, YOUR East by Kolb Road and measuring #2017ES4300706 Chocolate & all flavors & Fruit cake MORTGAGE COMPANY/AGENT thereon Two Hundred and 03/100 Estate:/Faye Lynette Turner Personal Representative mix. Gift Pkgs avail. M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1 MAY PROCEED WITH A (200.03') feet; on the South by Lot 15 #2017ES4300694 Pamela Jacob LEGAL 47 Loring Mill Road FORECLOSURE ACTION. on said plat and measuring thereon Personal Representative Sumter, SC 29150 Split Oak Firewood $55 for truck Three Hundred Seventy Nine and Maria Evans load, 2 truck loads for $100. NOTICES If you have already pursued loss 99/100 (379.99') feet; and on the East C/O Nelson R. Parker mitigation with the Plaintiff, this by Lots 41, 21 and 20 on said plat and Estate:/Betty Welch Mathis Delivered stacked. 843-536-6050 Attorney at Law #2017ES4300698 Notice does not guarantee the measuring thereon a total of Two PO Box 138 Hundred and 29/100 (200.29') feet; be Personal Representative 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen availability of loss mitigation options Manning, SC 29102 Legal Notice or further review of your all measurements a little more or Pamela Gregory Cemetery $6000 for all 4 Call qualifications. less.This being the same subject Estate:/Tony Owens, Jr. 3945 McCrays Mill Road 803-775-4045 Sumter, SC 29154 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO property conveyed to Masako #2017ES4300692 CLOSE TWO ALLEYWAYS ON THIS IS A COMMUNICATION Emerson by deed of the Estate of Personal Representative Alonzo Duke Emerson dated June 8, Estate:/Dorothy W,. Jackson DINGLE STREET BETWEEN FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE Karen Owens-Blanding #2017ES4300669 PURPOSE OF THIS 1983 and recorded June 8, 1983 in 755 George Washington Blvd. S. SUMTER STREET AND Personal Representative COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT Deed Book 337 at Page 539 in the Sumter, SC 29154 S. MAIN STREET AND NOTICE Olland Lamar Jackson, Jr. A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Office of Register Deeds for Sumter OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE 1100 David Street Apt. 4407 EMPLOYMENT OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR County. Subsequently, Masako Estate:/Loraine Gregg Alston CITY OF SUMTER, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 SOUTH CAROLINA THAT PURPOSE, except as stated Emerson, died intestate on June 28, #2017ES4300708 below in the instance of bankruptcy 2013, leaving her interest in the Personal Representative Help Wanted The City of Sumter, South Carolina, protection. subject property to her heirs or Michael Gregg Wilson Full-Time proposes to permanently close two devisees. Property Address: 1816 910 Shedricks Lane alleyways on the northern side of IF YOU ARE UNDER THE Kolb Rd Sumter, SC 29154.TMS# Sumter, SC 29154 subscribe Dingle Street (between S. Sumter PROTECTION OF THE 2090101004. Columbia, South Tru by Hilton, Please apply in Street and S. Main Street). BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE Carolina Estate:/Robert William Beeks #2017ES4300701 person at Spring Hill Suites 2645 BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS Personal Representative today Before ordering such closing, the Broad St. Seeking front desk clerk, Robert William Beeks, Jr. City Council of the City of Sumter PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS ABIVE NAMES: house keeping and maintenance 6108 East Victoria Drive will hold a public hearing on such GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO engineer. [email protected] Cove Creek, AZ 85331 proposed closings on TUESDAY, STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE JANUARY 2, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES that the Summons and Complaint, of City Council Chambers located at the AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN which the foregoing is a copy of the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Summons, were filed with the Clerk Street, Sumter, SC 29150. At the OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, of Court for Sumter County, South public hearing, all residents of the ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR Carolina on November 7, 2017. City and other interested parties will ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT Columbia, South Carolina have the opportunity to speak and be FROM YOU PERSONALLY. heard. NOTICE OF SUMMONS FORECLOSURE Documents pertaining to the Deficiency Judgment INTERVENTION proposed closings are on file in the Waived Office of the City's General Counsel, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT 21 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150, pursuant to the South Carolina and are available to be inspected, IN THE COURT OF Supreme Court Administrative studied, and copied by interested COMMON PLEAS Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a parties. DOCKET NO. right to Foreclosure Intervention.To 2017CP4302117 be considered for any available CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Foreclosure Intervention, you may SUMTER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA communicate with and otherwise Joseph T. McElveen, Mayor COUNTY OF SUMTER deal with the Plaintiff through its Linda D. Hammett, City Clerk law firm, Rogers Townsend and