Backyard chickens causing more illness C5 Musical provides plain fun, laughs Sumter Little Theatre play showcases acting ability A3 SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 $1.75 USA TODAY: Survive the pitfalls of Halloween pranks C1 Mock helping Studies could storm victims change future in Puerto Rico BY SHARRON HALEY The Sumter Item PUERTO RICO — Clarendon County resident Charles “Bucky” Mock has of area schools been aiding the residents of the small Caribbean island of Puerto Rico for several weeks after two hurricanes Committee will recommend 2 to board PHOTO PROVIDED devastated the island, killing dozens of Charles “Bucky” Mock is in Puerto residents and leaving millions without BY BRUCE MILLS board Monday to allow the interim su- Rico aiding in disaster relief. It’s power.
[email protected] perintendent to pursue two indepen- what he does — help others. In On Sept. 6, Hurricane Irma skirted dent consultants’ studies that could af- 2012, the Clarendon County Fire the north side of the island, leaving The Facilities Committee of Sumter fect the future of the district’s schools. Department awarded Mock the one million without power, dozens School District’s Board of Trustees 2012 Nita Brown Citizenship Award will make recommendations to the full SEE STUDIES, PAGE A13 for his service to his community. SEE MOCK, PAGE A13 Shaw Reaper group is in holding pattern PHOTO PROVIDED An airman views a computer display as he remotely pilots an unmanned aerial vehicle in this Air Force photo. An MQ Reaper group including pilots and equipment similar to what is seen here is expected to be deployed to Shaw Air Force Base beginning in February 2018.