Forum gives views of 18 school board hopefuls 6 vying for at-large seats discuss superintendent, safety, teacher pay THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 75 CENTS On Tuesday night, the vast majority of the BY BRUCE MILLS the-candidates night. SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 candidates running for six available seats on [email protected] Forum candidates in- Sumter School District Board of Trustees took cluded three life-long edu- center stage at Crestwood High School to answer The two at-large seats on cators — Disney, Frank 3 SECTIONS, 20 PAGES | VOL. 124, NO. 8 questions about topics including teacher pay and Sumter School District Baker and Lloyd Hunter — the district’s search for its next superintendent. Board of Trustees have and three businessmen — IN THIS EDITION Meet the Candidates Night, designed drawn interest James Burton, Jay Lingin- by about 50 top classroom teachers in ever since the felter and Bubba Rabon. Sumter School District who make up READ MORE county’s legisla- Burton is the plant oper- Sumter Teacher Forum, included two ABOUT THE tive delegation ations manager at Conti- hour-long panel discussions featuring CANDIDATES added the posi- nental Tire’s Sumter plant, each candidate giving an opening The Sumter Item is tions in the and Linginfelter is a li- statement followed by questions in a publishing a special spring of 2017 censed Realtor and cur- randomized format. pullout section called after the district’s rently Multiple Listing Ser- Four area seats (Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4) Vote 2018 on Thursday, financial crisis vice director at the Sumter are on the Nov. 6 general election bal- Nov. 1. Candidates for all from fiscal 2016. Board of Realtors. Rabon is lot, as well as the two at-large seats contested races in In July 2017, a local builder, developer on the nine-member nonpartisan Sumter, Lee and the delegation ap- and small-business owner, school board. Clarendon counties have pointed Bonnie including the former Bub- Questions were designed based on been invited to Disney and Wil- ba’s Diner on Broad Street what the teacher forum considered participate in candidate liam Byrd to and new Mill Street Grill in were the big topics of interest for vot- profiles in a Q&A format. serve in the two Manning. ers in the upcoming election, and can- seats until the Each candidate was able didates didn’t know questions before- upcoming elec- to answer six questions in hand. About 200 people attended the event. tion. the allotted hour. Today’s paper will feature a recap of the Now, all Sumter County Candidates Shawn Ragin panel discussion for the at-large forum. Find voters will elect the at- and William Byrd didn’t at- the recap of the area candidates Thursday on- large board members for tend the forum. Byrd, a line at www.theitem.com and in Friday’s the first time. current at-large board paper. Wednesday’s episode of Sumter Today Six of the eight candi- member, hasn’t attended is on the entire forum and can be found on our dates battling for the two Facebook page and website. seats took part in the meet- SEE AT LARGE, PAGE A5 2018HEALTH MATTERS Improve health The to improve price of your life How to lower cholesterol and add exercise, plus talking to teens about vaping risks C1

WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL 7 get authority to issue summons for code violations BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]

Sumter County Council approved during its meeting on Tuesday a resolution ap- pointing seven people from the building and planning departments as code enforce- ment officers with the authority to issue courtesy summons and gave second read- ing of a rezoning request on Thomas Sum- PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM ter Highway. A visitor to the Sumter Coin Show at Bethesda Church of God looks at one of Tom Wood’s ancient coins. Wood said holding part of history in your hands, such as coins made during biblical times, can help strengthen Christian faith. SEE COUNCIL, PAGE A3 Coin collector shares biblical connections at show DEATHS, B3 BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] Herbert Pearson Moses Hugh Glover hath is the value of a coin? Elouise Abraham For most, that is dictated Robert Edward Marshall Sr. Jerome E. Shannon byb what it can be used to Jacqueline Lunan LeMoyne buy.bu For others, a coin’s value is measured by its ability to link WEATHER, A8 the present to the past, as is the case RAIN INCOMING for ancient coin collector Tom Wood, Some sun, then cloudy and cool; cloudy, who uses coins to strengthen Christian rainy and breezy tonight faith. Tom Wood talks to a group about his collection HIGH 62, LOW 48 “I’m just an engineer who happened to of biblical coins. start collecting in 1966 when I was 9 years old,” Wood said. point, Wood found a way to reach the group INSIDE CONTACT US About 25 years ago, Wood volunteered to by putting something, sometimes from the help with a youth ministry group at his time of Christ, in their hands. Classifieds B6 Info: 774-1200 church where he used biblical coins to get “That suddenly made an impact on Comics B4 Advertising: 774-1237 young members more interested in religion. them,” he said, “as they could feel this an- Sports B1 Classifieds: 774-1200 “It is really difficult to work with kids cient history in their hands.” Opinion A7 Delivery: 774-1258 sometimes,” he said. Television B5 News and Sports: But, using his own interest as a starting SEE COINS, PAGE A5 774-1226

VISIT US ONLINE AT the .com A2 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM

Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Readying Swan Lake for Fantasy of Lights $1.537B lottery ticket sold in Simpsonville

SIMPSONVILLE (AP) — A ingly generous winner to show- flimsy little piece of paper that er roughly $307 on each of the crossed the counter of a conve- state's five million people. It's nience store on a country road about as much as 20 percent of in South Carolina is now worth the $8 billion that state lawmak- $1.537 billion, so lottery officials ers have to spend each year. could hardly be blamed An earlier Mega Millions esti- Wednesday if anxiety tinged mate of $1.6 billion would have their excitement. been a world record for lotter- They said a single ticket sold ies, but actual sales came in at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, below the $1.586 billion Power- South Carolina, matched all six ball jackpot prize shared by numbers to win the Mega Mil- winners in California, Florida lions jackpot. and Tennessee in January of And unless the winner choos- 2016. es to come forward, the world "The final total was less than may never know who won. the $1.6 billion estimate," con- "Our message to the $1.5 BIL- firmed Carol Gentry, a spokes- LION #Mega Millions jackpot woman for the Maryland Lot- winner: Sign the back of the tery, which leads a consortium ticket, place the ticket in a safe of state lotteries participating location, speak with a trusted in the Mega Millions jackpot. advisor and CALL THE LOT- "Estimates are based on his- MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM TERY at 1-866-736-9819. Take a torical patterns," she explained It takes more than overnight to string one million lights on trees, bushes and walls all over deep breath and enjoy the mo- Wednesday morning. Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. The City of Sumter is getting ready for the Fantasy of Lights to illumi- ment!" the South Carolina Edu- South Carolina's previous re- nate the park on Dec. 1 with a 6 p.m. ceremony and countdown to turn them on for the 29th cation Lottery tweeted. cord-holder — someone who year. James Jefferson, a city employee, soars high above the ground to drape a tree with string The prize is extraordinary by bought a $400 million Powerball lights. Once on, the lights will be open to the public for free through Dec. 31 until 9 p.m. Sun- any measure, but particularly ticket in the Columbia area in day-Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Look for more information in The Sumter so for South Carolina, where it 2013 — never wanted to be iden- Item's future editions and upcoming Lakeside Magazine. would be enough for an exceed- tified.

Sandhills Medical Foundation celebrates 40th anniversary

FROM STAFF REPORTS the organization. Home, and the primary care center Tim Walters and Jan Robinson, whose Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. CEO Christopher Dixon also took was also presented the Health Center early dedication laid the foundation recently celebrated its 40th anniversa- the opportunity to announce recogni- of the Year Award by the South Caro- for SMF. Walters was the "first em- ry at Indigo Jones in Camden. tion the organization has received. lina Primary Health Care Association ployee" and initial CEO. Robinson The foundation is a Federally Quali- The U.S. Department of Health and in October 2017. worked as a nurse for SMF until re- fied Community Health Center that of- Human Services announced SMF has Dixon said most Sandhills Medical tirement and was the “fourth employ- fers primary care in a premier doc- been recognized with the Health Re- offices have on-site pharmacies and ee.” SMF currently has more than 110 tor’s office setting and has seven loca- sources and Service Administration’s offer pediatric and behavioral health employees. tions, which include the city of Sum- Health Center Quality Leader Award. services. The SMF team served more The Rev. Don Robinson, board chair- ter. SMF was first funded in 1978 with SMF was placed in the top 30 percent than 9,634 patients last year. Dixon man, thanked everyone for their atten- a small group of community leaders for clinical quality measures among thanked the SMF Board of Directors dance and recognized Dixon for his in McBee and has grown to serve Ker- all community health centers across and staff. He recognized that many of leadership. He said SMF is one of the shaw, Chesterfield, Lancaster and all U.S. states, territories and the Dis- the board members were successful in top health centers in the nation be- Sumter counties. trict of Columbia. their own areas of expertise and had a cause of the hard work and dedication The event was well attended by com- SMF is also recognized by the Na- major hand in guiding SMF to where of the CEO. Robinson also thanked the munity leaders, partners and support- tional Committee for Quality Assur- it is today. community for its support of SMF ers from the four counties served by ance as a Patient-Centered Medical Also recognized at the event were throughout its 40 years of success.

Poll of the week This week’s question: It finally feels like fall. What’s your favorite thing about the Safely dispose of medications season?

Answers combined from poll on www.theitem.com, Facebook and Instagram. Have a question you want with Sumter law enforcement us to ask? Email [email protected]. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS mends those who use prescrip- [email protected] tion medications to participate in Prescription Drug Take- Family holidays 36% | 149 VOTES Gather your expired and un- Back Day instead of keeping Sweater weather 27% | 111 VOTES used prescription drugs, and medications on the shelf or Fall colors and crunchy leaves 24% | 98 VOTES help law enforcement in Sum- throwing them in the trash to Fireplace snuggling and making S’mores 6% | 23 VOTES ter in the fight against drug reduce the chance of others Pumpkin spice everything 4% | 17 VOTES abuse by disposing of medica- getting the drugs. Prescription Candles, candles, candles 3% | 13 VOTES tions to law agency offices for medication users are also Apple picking and pumpkin patches 1% | 5 VOTES Prescription Drug Take-Back urged not to flush medications Day on Saturday. down the drain because they Sumter County Sheriff's Of- could contaminate local water fice, 1281 N. Main St., and Sum- systems and the environment. Infographic created with Piktochart ter Police Department, 335 N. A previous news release from Lafayette Drive, will collect un- the sheriff's office said the ma- wanted prescription drugs jority of prescription drugs Next week’s question: What NFL Thanksgiving Day game will most likely be on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Liquids, that are abused come from fam- your TV? needles and other sharp items ily and friends who do not will not be accepted. know the medication is being Bears-Lions Medications that are dropped used. Redskins-Cowboys off at either law enforcement For more information, call Falcons-Saints office will be collected by the the Sumter County Sheriff's Of- Whatever my spouse picks Drug Enforcement Administra- fice at (803) 436-2000 or Sumter I don’t care tion to be properly disposed of. Police Department at (803) 436- We keep the TV off Law enforcement recom- 2700.

HOW TO REACH US

IS YOUR PAPER MISSING? TO BUY A SUBSCRIPTION 36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, S.C. 29150 ARE YOU GOING ON VACATION? Call (803) 774-1200 (803) 774-1200 The Sumter Item is published Call (803) 774-1258 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week except for Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Vince Johnson Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Publisher Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and New Years Day (unless those [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION RATES fall on a Sunday or Wednesday) by Osteen Publishing Co., 36 W. (803) 774-1201 TO PLACE A NEWSPAPER AD Standard Home Delivery Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. Kayla Robins Rhonda Barrick Call (803) 774-1200 Monday through Friday, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PLUS Executive Editor Newsroom Manager 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUNDAY Periodical postage paid at [email protected] [email protected] One year - $189; six months - $94.50; three Sumter, SC 29150. (803) 774-1235 (803) 774-1264 TO PLACE AN ANNOUNCEMENT months - $47.50; one month - $15.75. EZPay, Postmaster: Send address $14.50/month changes to Osteen Publishing Kathy Stafford Sandra Holbert Birth, Engagement, Wedding, Co., 36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC Customer Service Manager Obituary / Newsroom clerk Anniversary, Obituary 29150 Call (803) 774-1226 Classifieds, Subscriptions and [email protected] Mail Delivery Publication No. USPS 525-900 Delivery (803) 774-1226 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One year - $276; six months - $138; three [email protected] months - $69; one month - $23 (803) 774-1212 THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | A3

courtesy summons and [ask], ‘Where’s your authority?’” he COUNCIL FROM PAGE A1 said. Compare Anywhere SEVEN CITY-COUNTY EMPLOYEES Discussion: “We take a very deliberate approach,” said NOW CAN ISSUE SUMMONS McGregor, the county’s planning department director, about how his employees address code violations. then SHOP Reading: Resolution, one vote required Prior to Tuesday’s vote, the code enforcement officer makes Agenda item: A resolution to appoint and commission verbal contact with the alleged code violator, talks about Simpsons code enforcement officers for the proper security, general the condition of the property and gives the person options Sale Thursday, October 25 – Wednesday, October 31 welfare and convenience of Sumter County. to remedy the issue, he said. Background: This resolution is related to an ordinance McGregor said the second step is to write a certified letter 9MM G2C COMPACT that council approved third and final reading of on Oct. 9 that formally details the violation, and the last option is to that would give them the authority to appoint code write a uniform summons, or a ticket, based on the codes. enforcement officers by resolution. CONCEAL CARRY PISTOL Councilman Jimmy Byrd asked McGregor how the planning According to the ordinance, The Code of Laws of South department has been able to take people to court without Style: 1-G2C939-12 Carolina states the governing body of a county may appoint the process being discussed. and commission as many code enforcement officers as may be necessary for the proper security, general welfare and “I think at that time we believed that we were operating under convenience of the county. The ordinance sets the a proper process,” McGregor said, “and I think we’re here procedure — the approval of a resolution that includes the because [Bryan] has suggested that we update that process.” • Black/Stainless Steel names — for council to appoint code enforcement officers, McGregor said the city manager appoints code giving those individuals the authority to issue courtesy enforcement officers for the city who are then sworn in by summons to alleged code violators. the clerk of court. Those same people also work in the The individuals named in the resolution have been vetted county but don’t have the authority to issue courtesy OUR PRICE by Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon, Sumter summons there, he said. County Attorney Johnathan Bryan said. Those individuals The planning department currently has one code are: Brent Bullard, Leonard Avins and Steve Campbell, all of enforcement officer, he said, but if he were to be $ 96 Sumter City-County Building Department; and Danielle unavailable for some reason the planning department Malachi, John Macloskie, Preston McClun, Helen Roodman needs to have delegated authority so someone else could 198 and George McGregor, all of Sumter City-County Planning write a ticket in his place. Department. Councilwoman Vivian Fleming-McGhaney said she was MSRP $332.82 They will carry out the enforcement of the building code concerned about the safety of code enforcement officers Compare anywhere, then shop Simpsons! and the zoning and development standards ordinance in issuing summons to alleged code violators. the county, Bryan said. McGregor said the planning department does have the SHIELD He said giving those people the authority to issue courtesy ability to have a Sumter County Sheriff’s deputy attend summons will close potential loopholes if an alleged code when the summons is issued but that there has not been a 9MM M2.0 WITH offender is taken to court. problem since he has been at the department. “I was trying to avoid a situation where a smart defense Council amended the resolution to appoint all but Malachi. CRIMSON TRACE attorney would challenge the person who issued the Vote: Unanimous approval INTEGRATED

SPLIT VOTE NEARS THOMAS SUMTER HIGHWAY REZONING REQUEST TOWARD COMPLETION LASER Reading: Second of three want to go on record and say I’m opposed to it right now.” Style: 11671 Agenda item: A request to rezone 3.91 acres at 4690 Two other county residents asked how residents are notified Thomas Sumter Highway from general commercial and about public hearings for properties near them and how agricultural conservation to light industrial-warehouse for can the public know what uses are intended for those OUR PRICE the possible development of a metal fabrication business. properties. • Manual thumb safety Background: The undeveloped property is in the county’s McGregor said notices are sent to residents who own $ Military Protection Planning Area, where policies encourage property within 500 feet of the parcel in question and $ 00 the development of property uses that do not require a that a sign is also placed along the public right-of-way 50 high density of people. A staff report from the Sumter of the parcel. Typically, he said, property owners will Simpson Hardware Gift 375 Card with purchase Planning Department also said the parcel is on a major have a particular use for the property in mind when they roadway that is practical for light industrial users. request for the land to be rezoned but that a site plan MSRP $499.99 Planning department staff recommends approval of the and another review is required when a specific use is Compare anywhere, then shop Simpsons! request, and the Sumter Planning Commission voted to chosen. recommend approval during its Sept. 26 meeting. Discussion: Fleming-McGhaney and Councilman Charles Public hearing: “If we put light industrial over there, Edens said they were concerned about “spot zoning” or MODEL 442 there’s no telling what’s going to happen ‘cause of the noise having one light industrial parcel in the area because it factor involved,” said Willie Roberson, owner of a Roberson’s could bring traffic and future use issues. AIRWEIGHT mobile home park on the opposite side of the street from “Most of our light industrial and heavy industrial are pretty the property. “They may run it 24-7. You don’t know.” much together,” Edens said. 38 S&W He also brought up potential transportation issues. Fleming-McGhaney said spot zoning was strongly SPECIAL + P There’s no egress or exit turn lanes along the roadway, he discouraged when she served on Sumter City-County said, so if the property owner were to use 18-wheelers for Planning Commission. She also asked McGregor to consider REVOLVER the business, the trucks would have to turn around on a a request to make public notice signs more visible to the Style: 162810 hill and cross oncoming traffic near Hillcrest Middle public. School. Vote: 4-3 approval — Fleming-McGhaney, Edens and “And that’s a rough little area to turn around on,” he said. “I Councilman Artie Baker voted against. OUR PRICE • 5 rounds $40 $ 00 Simpson Hardware Gift 339 Women of Excellence to be honored Card with purchase 31 recognized by Social Justice Consortium McElveen and Jack Osteen. MSRP $469.99 Among the inaugural honor- Compare anywhere, then shop Simpsons! ees still active in the commu- BY IVY MOORE that partnered with Hospital nity are Theodis Palmer, Special to The Sumter Item Finance Management Associ- Rubye J. Johnson, Florence 590 SHOCKWAVE ation to provide shoes for Vaughn, Ruby Brown and Col- The 11th Annual Women of schoolchildren affected by the leen Yates. SHOTGUN Excellence recognition pro- 1,000-year historic flooding in Women of Excellence being gram will be held at 9:45 a.m. October 2015. With the associ- honored this year are Rebecca Style: 50659 on Saturday in the Parish Hall ation of the school district and Brooks, Artrell Benbow of the Church of the Holy other agencies, more than 450 Brown, Bonnie Disney, Shir- Comforter, 213 N. Main St. pairs of shoes were provided ley Osborne, Sherril Ray, The event sponsored by the to children in Sumter, Lee, Christine L. Harvin, Shirl Social Justice Consortium is Clarendon, Kershaw and Wil- Goodman, Erika D. Williams, held annually to recognize liamsburg counties. Patricia A. Coklin, Tracy Ly- women in the community for Walter “Chuck” Wilson, di- nette Smith, Jade’ Maye their outstanding contribu- rector of the consortium, said, McLeod, Tracey Flemming, tions in the areas of educa- “This year's efforts have been Yoli Beckham Crolley, Barba- • 12 gauge OUR PRICE tion, community activism, re- designated to Hearing Im- ra Isaac, Beth Poag, Crystal ligion, medicine and other paired Children and hurri- Kirlis, Benita Duncan Evans, • 6 shot arenas. Thirty-one will be rec- canes Florence and Michael Vicki Singleton, Amanda J. $ 94 ognized Saturday. Relief Humphries, Brenda Chase, The first Women of Excel- efforts. Our keynote speaker Bernice Heyward Mullins, 319 Wesmark location only lence program was held in this year is Dr. M. Todd War- Gwendolyn Phillips-Burk, 2009, which set the longstand- rick. Dr. Warrick is the medi- Constance Phillips-Bertha, Pa- MSRP $455.00 ing tradition of recognizing, cal director of the Sumter toshia James, Melanie Col- Compare anywhere, then shop Simpsons! highlighting and bringing to Spine and Pain Center at Pal- clough, Beverly Wilson, The the forefront the many accom- metto Health Tuomey and Rev. Angela Marshall, Mi- plishments of local women. specializes in minimally inva- chelle Blassengale, Rebecca A. In addition to honoring hun- sive surgery for spinal pain.” Hamby, Linzer W. Hendrix LCP II dreds of women over the past Warrick is president of the and Myrna Taylor. 380 AUTO 10 years, the Social Justice Sumter County Cultural Com- For more information, email Consortium has been involved mission and the Sumter Little Womenofexcellence2014@ HANDGUN in several service projects that Theatre Board of Trustees. He yahoo.com or contact any hon- have been supported through has a long record of commit- orees for tickets. Tickets are Style: 3750 Women of Excellence. The ment to his profession and also available at Universal nonprofit organization worked community, Wilson said, in- Benefits, 110 E. Liberty St. and with other social justice orga- cluding service on many may be reserved via the email nizations in the Lowcountry boards, committees and advi- address by noon Friday. to provide water systems and sory councils, including the basic necessities for the vil- Board of the College of lage of Wome, Togo, South Af- Charleston. Do you know... OUR PRICE rica; the project was complet- Previous speakers for the That you can be a part of the solution, not the problem. ed in 2016. Women of Excellence pro- Spay or neuter your pet. The nonprofit also spear- gram include Dr. Brenda C. $ 94 headed the Dry Shoes fund Williams, Sen. Thomas • 6+1 capacity 229 • Larger grip surface MSRP $349.00 Compare anywhere, then shop Simpsons! Vinyl Lettering on CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS FOR EVEN MORE UNBELIEVABLE SALE PRICES! T-Shirts, Cups & More... Sponsored by: KAT’s Special Kneads 40 W Wesmark Blvd. • Sumter 803-773-3397 110 N. Brooks St. • Manning 61 W. Wesmark Blvd. 803-435-2651 803-316-7408 www.simpsonhardwareinc.com [email protected] Sumter, SC A4 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 NATION THE SUMTER ITEM

Police cruisers are seen Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clintons; CNN evacuated parked near the en- trance of Wanaque WASHINGTON (AP) — Bombs and forcement officials said was linked to Center for Nursing and other suspicious packages targeting other explosives this week, being driv- Rehabilitation, where Hillary Clinton, former President en away. New Jersey state Health Barack Obama and CNN were inter- A U.S. official told The Associated Department confirmed cepted Wednesday in a rash of attacks Press that investigators think the explo- the 18 cases of adeno- aimed at prominent Democrats and a sive that was discovered near the Clin- virus, on Tuesday in cable news network often criticized by tons’ home was linked to one found Haskell, New Jersey. political conservatives. Monday at the Soros compound. The outbreak has left A similar device was found Monday The official wasn’t authorized to seven children dead at the New York compound of liberal publicly discuss an ongoing investiga- and 11 others sick. The billionaire George Soros, a major con- tion and spoke on condition of ano- facility has been told it tributor to Democratic causes. nymity. can’t admit any new There were no explosions and no re- The official said one of the packages patients until the ports of injuries. had the return address of Rep. Deborah outbreak ends. The White House quickly condemned Wasserman Schultz, an ironic reference the attacks. Vice President Mike Pence to the former chairwoman of the Demo- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS said they “have no place in this coun- cratic National Committee who was ac- try,” and President Donald Trump cused by Clinton rivals of secretly help- Child death toll hits 7 in viral outbreak at rehab center tweeted, “I agree wholeheartedly.” ing the party’s eventual president nomi- The U.S. Secret Service intercepted nee. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Another The strain afflicting the children a bomb that was addressed to Hillary Neither Clinton nor Obama received child has died after a severe viral is usually associated with acute re- Clinton at her Chappaqua, New York, the packages, and neither was at risk of outbreak at a New Jersey rehabili- spiratory illness, according to the home and a possible explosive that receiving them because of screening tation center for “medically fragile Centers for Disease Control and was sent to former President Obama procedures, the Secret Service said in a children,” bringing the death toll Prevention, which on its website in his home in Washington. And a po- statement. to seven, the facility said Wednes- instructs health workers to report lice bomb squad removed a suspicious White House press secretary Sarah day. unusual clusters to state or local package from CNN’s New York head- Sanders said in a statement, “These ter- There have been 18 cases overall health departments. quarters, which was evacuated. rorizing acts are despicable, and anyone of adenovirus at Wanaque Center The Health Department hasn’t Overhead TV shots showed a truck responsible will be held accountable to for Nursing and Rehabilitation in released the names or the ages of carrying that device, which law en- the fullest extent of the law.” Haskell, about 30 miles northwest the victims. of New York, the state Health De- The CDC is providing technical partment said. The 227-bed, for- assistance to the state. In the past profit facility cares for children 10 years, cases of severe illness Officials: Power to be restored in Panhandle by early November and elderly residents. and death from the type of infec- The agency had said Tuesday that tion found at the facility have been TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Elec- Calhoun and Jackson counties where six children died this month. But the reported in the United States, tric utility providers in the Florida the electrical infrastructure required a center said it learned Tuesday night though it’s unclear how many Panhandle say they’re hoping to have complete rebuild. that another child had died. deaths there have been. nearly all power restored to customers A governor’s office news release says Adenoviruses are a group of The center’s website says it helps whose homes are equipped to receive it fewer than 47,700 accounts remain common viruses that typically educate “medically fragile chil- by early November. That’s roughly a without power, down from the more cause mild illnesses, from cold-like dren.” The facility was instructed month after the area was hit by Hurri- than 400,000 immediately after Hurri- symptoms to conjunctivitis. But not to admit new patients until the cane Michael. cane Michael. Both of those totals in- people with weakened immune outbreak ends, and the Health De- Gov. Rick Scott announced the goal clude homes and businesses destroyed systems, particularly children, are partment said the number of new Tuesday. This includes the hardest-hit or damaged too heavily to accept at higher risk of severe illness. cases appears to be decreasing. areas of Mexico Beach and towns in power.

Voting access dominates Georgia governor debate between candidates Abrams, Kemp

ATLANTA (AP) — The first registrations “pending” be- debate between Democrat Sta- cause of inconsistencies. cey Abrams and Republican The Democrat said she Brian Kemp in the race for takes voting rights “very seri- Georgia governor was domi- ously,” noting that her own fa- nated by charges of voter sup- ther had been arrested for pression and counterclaims of trying to help people get regis- encouraging illegal voting. tered. Disputes about voting ac- “Voter suppression isn’t cess took center stage Tues- only about blocking the vote: day night, highlighting It’s also about creating an at- Abrams’ historic bid to be- mosphere of fear, making peo- come the first black female ple worry that their votes governor in American history won’t count,” Abrams said. and the long-simmering poli- Kemp said accusations that tics of race in the Deep South. he’s been suppressing the vote Kemp, who is white, fended are “totally untrue.” off accusations that he’s using “I’ve staked the integrity of his position as Georgia secre- my whole career on the duty tary of state to make it harder that I have as secretary of for minority voters to cast bal- state. I have always fulfilled THE ASSOCIATED PRESS lots. and followed the laws of our Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Georgia Stacey Abrams, left, speaks as her Republican opponent Abrams said Kemp’s re- state, and I’ll continue to do Secretary of State Brian Kemp looks on during a debate Tuesday in Atlanta. cord as Georgia’s top elec- that,” Kemp said. tions official “causes great Kemp said his record in- scription of her coalition. make it easier for legal citi- Abrams repeatedly empha- concern.” She pointed to the cludes making it “easy to vote “Why are you encouraging zens to vote. sized her plan to expand Med- release of voter data under and hard to cheat” in Georgia, people to break the law to vote Libertarian candidate Ted icaid in Georgia, calling it a Kemp’s watch and the state’s and he fired back by citing a for you?” Kemp asked. Metz also participated in the “bipartisan solution” that even “exact match” voter registra- recent video clip in which Abrams denied that, saying debate as Abrams and Kemp Vice President Mike Pence em- tion system, which has left Abrams includes “undocu- Kemp was twisting her words traded barbs about education braced when he was Indiana’s tens of thousands of voter mented” immigrants in a de- and her record of fighting to and health care policy. Republican governor.

Woman who created green Connecticut Supreme Court orders Sandy bean casserole dies at 92 Hook shooter’s writings released to public HADDONFIELD, N.J. (AP) — The HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — story in our reporting,” said An- woman who created a Thanksgiving sta- Some of the Sandy Hook Ele- drew Julien, publisher and edi- ple — the green bean casserole — enjoyed mentary School shooter’s per- tor-in-chief of the Courant. “Un- by millions has died at age 92. sonal belongings, including per- derstanding what a mass killer Dorcas Reilly died on Oct. 15 of Al- sonal journals containing sto- was thinking not only paints a zheimer’s disease, said Ken Tomlinson of ries about hurting children and clearer picture of the individual, Hinski-Tomlinson Funeral Home in Had- a spreadsheet ranking mass it helps us identify and under- donfield, New Jersey. murders, must be released to the stand red flags that could be Campbell Soup officials said the New public because they are not ex- part of a prevention formula for Jersey resident was the driving force be- empt from open record laws, the future mass shootings.” hind the popular dish, made with green Connecticut Supreme Court It’s not immediately clear beans and cream of mushroom soup ruled Tuesday. when the 35 requested items will topped with crunchy fried onions. The Thousands of documents al- be released. The state attorney company said it is the most popular reci- ready have been released from general’s office, which repre- pe ever to come out of its corporate kitch- the investigation that ended sents state police and declined to en. without determining a motive comment Tuesday, could ask the The original recipe card was donated to for the massacre of 20 first-grad- Supreme Court to reconsider its the National Inventors Hall of Fame in ers and six educators at Sandy ruling or possibly appeal to the 2002. Hook Elementary School on U.S. Supreme Court. State police “Dorcas was an incredible woman, Dec. 14, 2012, but the writings officials did not return messages whose legacy will live on for years to could provide insights into the seeking comment. come. She will be missed by her Campbell thinking of the shooter, Adam Among the disputed docu- colleagues and all those who were im- Lanza. ments are a spreadsheet ranking pacted by her creativity and generous The Hartford Courant and mass murders by name and spirit,” the company said in a statement. AP FILE PHOTO other media organizations re- number killed and a notebook ti- Reilly was a Campbell Soup kitchen su- A green bean casserole sits in the foreground quested to view Lanza’s belong- tled “The Big Book of Granny.” pervisor in 1955 when she combined the as Dorcas Reilly, the creator of the recipe, pre- ings, which were seized by au- The notebook contains a story ingredients of the now-legendary green pares another in 2005 at the Campbell Soup thorities during a search of Lan- that Lanza wrote in the fifth bean casserole for an Associated Press Co. corporate kitchen in Camden, New Jersey. za’s home and described in a grade about a woman who uses feature. Reilly died on Oct. 15. state police report released about her “rifle cane” to kill people. In a 2005 AP interview marking the rec- a year after the shooting. State Police also so far have not re- ipe’s 50th anniversary, Reilly said she ny held recipe contests, she would typi- police rejected the requests, cit- leased an eight-page document didn’t remember having a hand in it be- cally see “homemade” variations of the ing privacy rights in the state’s titled simply “me,” which was cause the dish was among hundreds that soup-can recipe for the casserole. search and seizure law. described in a police inventory were created during her time at Camp- “It would be Aunt Suzy’s or Grand- The Courant appealed to the as “detailing relationships, ideal bell’s. She also helped create a tomato ma’s,” she said. state Freedom of Information companion, culture, voting, per- soup meatloaf, a tuna noodle casserole Campbell’s officials have said consum- Commission, which in 2015 or- sonal beliefs, describes doctors and Sloppy Joe-like “souperburgers.” ers often tell them practically anyone — dered state police to release the touching children as rape.” An- The recipe is still a fixture on soup-can even novices or bad cooks — can make a documents. But Superior Court other, named “tomorrow,” ap- labels and TV commercials. And Reilly green bean casserole because it’s so easy Judge Carl Schuman overruled parently contains details about said she always kept the ingredients for to prepare. the commission in 2016 — a deci- the author’s “desires, list of the the casserole on hand in her home — just Reilly worked for Campbell’s on and off sion overturned Tuesday in the benefits of being thin and nega- in case someone asked her to whip one between the late 1940s and 1988, when she 5-0 Supreme Court ruling. tive connotations associated up. retired as manager of the Campbell’s “We feel these documents are with being overweight, list of Reilly also noted whenever the compa- kitchen. necessary to tell a complete goals ...”. THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | A5

coins were more likely to be HOW DO YOU KNOW THE in the schools more,” said Ken COINS FROM PAGE A1 accepted in open markets, he COINS ARE REAL? Lyles, president of Sumter said. The potential for faking Coin Club. “I think people Since then, Wood has trav- For each set of coins he coins has always existed, would be more interested in eled across the Southeast to showed, Wood cited a story Wood said. the history.” share his knowledge of bibli- from the Bible or historical “If any ancient coin dealer Lyles said he was not inter- cal coins in the hope of help- events to put a setting with tells you he’s never bought or ested in much during school ing others strengthen their the object, such as the story sold a fake, he’s either a liar but that he began reviewing faith. of the 30 pieces of silver paid or he’s really naive,” he said. history when he starting col- “I think it’s easier for peo- to Judas to betray Jesus. But, there is a difference be- lecting coins. ple to come to a deeper under- “Thirty pieces of silver is tween a fake coin and a con- He said Wood’s collection is standing of their own faith the value of a man’s life by temporary counterfeit, he special because most coin col- that they already have or to Jewish law and tradition. It is said. lectors have coins from World suspend their disbelief in a absolutely biblically sound to A fake coin is made in a War II or the early 1800s that faith they might not yet have believe that the 30 pieces of sil- modern era to deceive people are more easily tracked to understand these pieces of ver coin was the betrayal price who are trying to buy an an- through history. antiquity were elements of paid to Judas,” he said. “And cient coin, he said, while con- While Wood is a coin dealer, what was real at the time of Judas later cast down the temporary counterfeit coins he said his lessons are about Christ,” Wood said. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM coins, and he hung himself.” were struck during the time spreading a message — not On Saturday at the Sumter Don Cann, a member of the Sum- Wood also gave the story be- the real coins were in circula- making money. Coin Show at Bethesda ter Coin Club, uses a magnifying hind many of the iconography tion to deceive the people dur- “This is kind of a ministry,” Church of God, Wood started glass to view ancient coins. on his coins, which point to ing that time. he said. his lesson with basic informa- specific time periods and re- Today, experts can do X-ray A coin show is probably one tion about ancient coins. considered a precious metal gions. fluorescence testing to identi- of the last places you’d expect These coins were seldom, if like silver and gold is today, he Jewish coins could not have fy the composition and type of someone to share gospel sto- ever, round and were en- said. Bronze was important be- living, breathing objects on metal used to make ancient ries, he said. graved by hand on the face cause it was a metal that could them, he said, because they coins, he said. “I love the idea of making and back, usually with the easily be shaped into different would have been graven imag- During its time, Wood said, context-relevant contributions image of a leader or a god forms by heating it and pour- es, or images of someone or at least one of the coins he to the way people look at their who represented a certain lo- ing it into molds. something to be worshiped. showed Saturday, now worth faith,” Wood said. cation, he said. The other thing about an- However, some Jewish coins thousands, was worth four “We know that these coins Coins also came in three cient coins was the uniformity did have the name of the cur- days’ pay in about 17 B.C.E. circulated in those areas dur- different metals: bronze, sil- of the weight and the fineness rent emperor or the date to in- when Jesus would have been ing those times,” he said. “It’s ver and gold, Wood said. of the precious metal, Wood dicate the time period they in his early 20s. tangible evidence of our In that time, bronze was also said. Higher-quality metal were struck, he said. “I wish we could emphasize Christian faith tradition.”

KAYLA ROBINS / THE SUMTER ITEM Six out of eight candidates running for an at-large seat on the Sumter School District Board of Trustees participate in a Meet the Candidates night on Tuesday at Crestwood High School and shared their positions on issues of interest to voters.

the job. ... We need somebody district’s ability to recruit and Finance) would you want to inside the schools,” he said, AT LARGE who can hit the ground imme- retain high-quality teachers? be a part of and why? “but simply driving by and FROM PAGE A1 diately and make things hap- getting a snapshot of that pen the way they need to hap- Hunter said competitive sal- The three business leaders school’s physical appear- school board meetings since pen in our district.” aries, professional develop- all indicated the board’s Fi- ance.” July because of an illness. Burton said the board needs ment opportunities and hav- nance Committee would be Ragin has run to be Sumter’s members with a range of at- ing the best work conditions of interest to them. Lingin- Board members must coroner twice — he won his tributes that can be brought possible would help. Encour- felter and Burton added politically advocate for their primary in 2012 but was taken to the table and that he could aging the best environment, they would like to partici- district. What one item would off the ballot after a judge be a voice for industry and he said, starts by having a pate in all three. you advocate for, and why? deemed he wasn’t qualified help the board in its spending strong leader as school princi- Disney and Hunter em- for the job, and he was not al- patterns, given his purchasing pal. phasized, as former educa- The three business leaders lowed back on in 2016. background. “Working conditions, espe- tors, their interest in cur- said they would advocate for Candidate responses are “Industry needs to have its cially in the area of student riculum. Disney is the cur- more funding with Lingin- shown by each topical ques- voice. The board needs to discipline, are very impor- rent chairwoman of the felter saying he would de- tion. know industry needs for our tant,” Hunter said. “A teacher board’s Curriculum, In- mand more money from students coming out of high must be given the assistance struction and Assessment City Council and County Why should voters choose you school,” he said. and support to teach. And Committee. Council. Baker said equita- for a position on the board? Rabon and Linginfelter also that means having order in Hunter and Baker gave ble funding would be his pri- pointed to their business and the classroom and classroom interest in the Facilities ority. Baker, Disney and Hunter financial handling experience management.” Committee. Baker said the Hunter said having an ef- pointed to their careers in and service on other commu- Rabon, Burton, Linginfelter district has older buildings fective teacher in every public education. nity boards. and Baker all also supported that can be expensive to classroom. Both Baker and Hunter said better teacher pay and re- renovate to get up to cur- Disney said she would be they have held various posi- What’s the No. 1 quality the duced class sizes. rent codes. an advocate for a new tech- tions in district administra- next district superintendent Disney said the district is He said a school’s physical nical high school in the dis- tion, including superinten- should have? doing well now in teacher re- appearance can play a factor trict for career-readiness dent. Baker was a long-time cruitment with new person- in its enrollment. training for students not superintendent of the former Baker, Disney and Lingin- nel in human resources. She “Many of our citizens prepared for or interested in Sumter School District 2 be- felter indicated a visionary. also said professional devel- choose what area they want attending a four-year col- fore consolida- “Someone opment helped keep her as a to live in having never been lege. tion with who is looking teacher at Sumter High School District SECOND AT-LARGE forward and School. Additionally, Disney 17 into one dis- CANDIDATE FORUM can bring our said allowing teachers to trict in 2011. He SCHEDULED school district have a voice in decision-mak- • DRAINAGE WORK was also the A second at-large candidate and career cen- ing is important. consolidated forum is scheduled for Tuesday ter forward and • FRENCH DRAINS district’s super- on the main campus of Central into the 21st School safety has recently intendent for Carolina Technical College. Century,” said become a national issue. If •SURFACE DRAINS almost four Dee Woodward, president of Linginfelter, a elected, what steps would you years until he the Sumter County League of U.S. Air Force take to ensure the continued and the board Women Voters, distributed a veteran. “And mutually flier earlier this week for the get us ahead — safety of all students? agreed he 5:30 p.m. event, which will be 10, 20 years — Disney was for a task force would step in Building 400 at 506 N. where we are to be established to include down after $6.2 Guignard Drive. on the cusp and law enforcement, being proac- million in bud- All eight at-large candidates cutting edge of tive before an accident occurs getary over- have been invited to attend, education.” and increased state funding to spending was and the informational Burton said help with additional safety discovered in material is calling it a “debate the top quality measures. fiscal 2016. forum.” is “the ability to Burton, Baker and Rabon Hunter was ensure account- proposed the importance of previously a su- ability” that updated security systems in perintendent in Lee and Mc- will then develop positive be- schools with Baker offering Cormick counties. haviors and sustainable high the most suggestions. Disney mentioned she is al- performance. Hunter said internal threats ready a board member and, Hunter emphasized a new within the school with chil- given her career that includes leader should have a strong dren are sometimes worse time on the State Board of Ed- track record with a “demon- than external threats and em- ucation, she understands the strated level of competency phasized the importance of ef- complexities of a large dis- and effectiveness” in school fective counseling for stu- trict like Sumter. administration. dents. “We have to have somebody Rabon provided the shortest Linginfelter said teaching on the board who under- response on the top superin- students to show respect and stands finance, curriculum tendent quality. kindness is essential. He also and testing,” Disney said. “We “The No. 1 quality in the said better enforcement of have 17,000 children [in the next superintendent is pure kids not having access to Smoak Irrigation Company district] and their parents and simple,” he said. “Just weapons is important. who are concerned about common sense.” 803-773-3400 those children. We can’t mess If elected, which of the JOEY SMOAK MICHAEL ROWELL this up. We have to have peo- If elected, what steps would board’s three committees Serving Sumter and Surrounding Communities Since 1986 ple who don’t need to learn on you take to enhance the (Curriculum, Facilities and A6 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 LOCAL | WORLD THE SUMTER ITEM

PRESENTED BY

NOW SHOWING AT THEITEM.COM/ STUDIOSUMTER

Sumter School Board candidates talk about their election platform priorities at a panel discussion hosted by the Sumter Teacher Forum.

When rulers’ sons continue a violent or corrupt legacy

LONDON (AP) — They rose history and public affairs at to power because of their the University of Texas at Aus- bloodline, and those who fell, tin, said hereditary succession sometimes in a grisly manner, is not unique to authoritarian did so because of what they states, but they are more likely had done in the family name. to be flagrantly violent in the A toxic mix of nepotism and Middle East. That's because abuses has defined several intense regional competition sons of the Arab world's most and declining prospects at infamous tyrants. home have driven leaders to Saudi writer Jamal paranoia and the international Khashoggi was killed in Istan- community has shown a pro- bul by men with reported pensity to look the other way. links to the kingdom's Crown "They are hyper-violent ..., Prince Mohammed bin using extreme force to prop up AP FILE PHOTO Salman, raising questions their power for fear of a com- In this Sept. 14, 2013, photo, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, seated, and his two sons Gamal about his involvement. ing deluge," he said. Mubarak, left, and Alaa Mubarak, right, attend a hearing in a courtroom at the Police Academy, Cairo, Before global outrage arose Here's a look at the heirs in Egypt. With the president’s blessing, his sons plundered Egypt’s coffers during their father’s decades-long over Khashoggi's death, the Iraq, Syria, Libya and Egypt. rule. Gamal was the one-time next in line. The killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul by brash Prince Mohammed was UDAY AND QUSAY HUSSEIN agents thought to be close to the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has cast him into the already the focus of criticism ruthless and pitiless pantheon of sons of the Arab world’s most infamous tyrants. for the catastrophic war he On the eve of the U.S.-led in- has prosecuted in Yemen, his vasion of Iraq in 2003, then- imprisonment and shakedown President George W. Bush crash in 1994. When Hafez the uprising. Western forces once next in line but wasn't of other Saudi princes at home gave Saddam Hussein and his Assad died in 2000 after ruling intervened on the rebels' side, thought of as a serious indi- and his interference in Leba- sons 48 hours to leave the for 29 years, it was Bashar with punishing airstrikes that vidual outside his father's nese politics by way of effec- country. They didn't. Uday and who took over. Some in the proved a major catalyst to inner circle. The brothers tively abducting that country's Qusay Hussein were killed West thought he could be a Gadhafi's fall. In gruesome im- were detained with their fa- prime minister. four months later while on the useful ally in the region. That ages seen around the globe, ther two months after a pop- Prince Mohammed seems run in a fierce firefight in all changed after the brutal Gadhafi was captured by reb- ular uprising in 2011 forced unlikely to fall, at least for Mosul. Images of their bloated crackdown on Arab Spring els who humiliated him in his the senior Mubarak to step now, as long as his father re- and bloodied corpses were protests accelerated into a death throes. When his son down after 29 years in power. mains on the throne and the broadcast around the world to civil war that claimed the lives was captured, he was shown They were later sentenced to Al Saud succession is not de- confirm their demise. Their fa- of hundreds of thousands of with fingers missing, purport- three years each for embez- railed. ther was captured alive, then Syrians, displaced millions in- edly from an airstrike. Seif al- zling funds meant for main- The dynamic of brutal and hanged three years later. Be- ternally, with millions more Islam was pardoned by parlia- tenance of presidential pal- avaricious offspring is not fore the fall, Uday was feared fleeing overseas and destroyed ment and released in June. He aces. The sons were released unique to the Middle East: the and reviled for his violent, ma- the country's infrastructure. has not been seen in public in 2015 for time served, while world's best-known autocratic niacal and unbalanced tenden- Assad was on the cusp of de- since then. their father was freed last family is the Kim dynasty in cies. Tales of his cruelty were feat and a probable demise not THE MUBARAK SONS year. The sons have fre- North Korea — one that does legend in a nation where the dissimilar to Saddam. But quently appeared in public, not look like collapsing any family ruled by cult of person- Russian military support With Hosni Mubarak's receiving a relatively warm time soon after 70 years. In Af- ality, repression, torture and turned the tide in his favor. blessing, his sons Gamal and welcome, but drew the dis- rica, Congo still reels from execution. Uday beat a favored Now, with the civil war in its Alaa plundered Egypt's cof- pleasure of powerful backers power being passed from Lau- Saddam bodyguard to death, final phases, his rule seems set fers during their father's de- of President Abdel-Fattah el- rent Kabila to his son, Joseph, was accused of multiple rapes, to continue. cades-long rule. Gamal was Sissi. after he was assassinated in and barely survived an assas- SEIF AL-ISLAM (GADHAFI) 2001. sination attempt that left him But it is the lives and brutal with a limp. The quieter Qusay Moammar Gadhafi's rule Cash in a FLASH! actions of the sons of several was thought to be Saddam's spanned more than three de- We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Middle East dictators over the preference to succeed him. cades. The Libyan chapter of Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates decades — whether they came THE ASSAD SONS the Arab uprisings in 2011 spi- to power or not — that have raled into civil war with atroc- Lafayette Gold made their own violent and Bashar al-Assad, a Western- ities committed both by Gad- and Silver Exchange corrupt marks on their na- educated eye doctor, was never hafi's forces and the popular Inside Vestco Properties tions. They have been seared the choice of his father, Hafez, opposition. His son and one- 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 into the collective memory in to take over from him as lead- time heir apparent, Seif al-Is- (inside Coca-Cola Building) the first two decades of the er in Syria. The eldest son, lam, had faced charges of Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM 21st century. Bassel, had been groomed for crimes against humanity for Jeremi Suri, a professor of the role but was killed in a car his role in trying to put down 803-773-8022 Fall Seafood Buff et A Great Time to Plant Friday 4pm- Close Voted Best Buff et • Garlic Grilled Shrimp • Low Country Boil Nursery Never Looked Better and our famous cooked to order NEW HOURS Tues - Sat 9:00-5:00 • Lightly Dusted Fried Oysters Plus a variety of Come • Fish • Shrimp • Mussels • Clams • Stuff ed Crab Browse! BRUNSON Includes Soup, Salad and Fresh Fruit Bar NUR SERY & DESIGN 226 S. Pike West • 378 Bypass, Sumter • (803)773-3321 2742 Paxville Hwy. • Exit 119 off I-95, Manning (803)696-4481 visit us at Shoneys.com 3000 Plowden Mill Road • 495-2391 Brown“Where Quality Matters”’s FURNITURE & BEDDING 31 West Wesmark Blvd • Sumter,, SC 803-774-2100 www.BrownsofSumter.comfS THE SUMTER ITEM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | A7

N.G. Osteen 1843-1936 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Watchman and Southron Founder, The Item The Item The Item

Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-Owner Kyle Osteen Co-Owner Jack Osteen Co-Owner Vince Johnson Publisher

36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150 • Founded October 15, 1894

COMMENTARY McConnell is consequential conservative leader ASHINGTON — appointees by simple major- “I argued to my people if district court judges — a Supreme Court justice, if a This weekend, ity. After Republicans won this guy can’t get 60 votes modern record. Today, near- vacancy comes up in a presi- left-wing pro- back control of the Senate then nobody a Republican ly 1 in 6 circuit court judges dential election year? The Wtesters accosted in the 2014 midterms, McCo- president nominates is have been confirmed by Mc- tradition, McConnell ex- Senate Majority Leader nnell put the brakes on the going to get 60 votes,” McCo- Connell’s Senate majority. plains, is that “if a Senate is Mitch McConnell in a Ken- Democratic confirmation nnell says. “That’s what al- As former Hillary Clinton of a different party than the tucky restaurant, yelling at juggernaut — and then lowed me to get people who adviser Ronald Klain com- president and a vacancy oc- him that he was a “traitor.” blocked President Barack were reluctant and com- plained, “Trump’s judicial curs in a presidential elec- But not so long ago, it was Obama’s nomination of plaining about using the nu- nominees will be deciding tion year, it doesn’t get tea party conservatives who Judge Merrick Garland to clear option four years earli- the scope of our civil liber- filled.” But what if the pres- were calling McConnell a replace Justice Antonin Sca- er to do it.” ties and the shape of civil ident and the Senate are of traitor to the lia, who had died during This not only put Gorsuch rights laws in the year 2050 the same party? “Could you GOP. They Obama’s final year in office. on the high court, but also — and beyond.” imagine ... a majority in the owe him an Result? On Inauguration paved the way for Brett Ka- Transforming the judicia- Senate of the same party as apology. Day, Trump was presented vanaugh’s confirmation. If ry is not McConnell’s only the president saying ‘no While with a slate of more than Democrats had preserved major conservative accom- thank you’? I don’t think President 100 judicial vacancies to fill, the filibuster, Trump’s nom- plishment, but he says it that’s likely to happen.” So, Trump de- including a seat on the Su- inee to replace Justice An- will be the most lasting. “I is the “McConnell Rule” serves credit preme Court. thony Kennedy, the court’s love the tax bill, but the ’86 that when you have the for making Democrats were so blind- swing vote, might not have tax bill lasted four years be- White House and the votes Marc Thiessen outstanding ed by their anger over Mc- made it. I asked McConnell fore the political wind shift- in the Senate, you use them? judicial Connell’s tactics that they whether he could have got- ed,” he says. “But there’s “Yep,” he says. “That’s the nominations, made an unforced error: ten Republicans to invoke not much you can do about way it’s going to work. long before Trump declared When Trump nominated the nuclear option for Kava- a young man or woman That’s the way it’s worked his candidacy McConnell Neil Gorsuch — a judge of naugh. “It would have been who’s a strict construction- for 230 years.” was laying the groundwork unquestioned qualification a lot harder,” he says. “I ist who goes on the court at The 21st century is still for a conservative transfor- and temperament — to fill think in retrospect you can 48 and stays there for 25 young. But so far, Mitch Mc- mation of the federal judi- Scalia’s seat, they decided to look back and say that was years. So, I think it’s the Connell is arguably the ciary. It was, he told me in filibuster him. McConnell not a smart play on their most important thing we’re most consequential conser- an interview last week, “en- could not believe his luck. part.” doing, and I hope we’re vative leader of the century. tirely premeditated.” Some of his Republican col- While the Supreme Court going to have the opportuni- And he may not be done yet. In 2013, Democrats had in- leagues had argued that, hears only about 80 cases a ty to do it for two more The voters will decide in voked the “nuclear option,” once in the majority, they year, the federal appeals years.” two weeks. eliminating the filibuster for should restore the judicial courts have final say on If Republicans retain con- all federal judicial appoint- filibuster Democrats had about 60,000 cases. And in trol of the Senate, he says, Follow Marc A. Thiessen on ments except the Supreme eliminated — not extend it just two years, McConnell’s “we’re going to fill every va- Twitter, @marcthiessen. Court — allowing them to to Supreme Court nomina- Republican majority has cancy we possibly can with pack the federal circuit tions. But the Gorsuch fili- confirmed 29 circuit court strict constructionists.” © 2018, The Washington Post courts with left-wing Obama buster changed their minds. judges, as well as 53 federal Does that include another Writers Group

Letters to the editor regarding the Midterm General Election on Nov. 6 must be submitted for publication by Oct. 31. Send your letter to letters@theitem. com, drop it off at The Sumter Item offi ce, 36 W. Liberty St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for verifi cation purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/ opinion/letters_to_editor.

COMMENTARY 2018 midterms will be a battle of he vs. she ASHINGTON — Slowly balanced the intensity on the left. disassociated from the sturm und are light-years ahead of Republicans but inevitably, the two These are the findings of Sarah drang of politics. Many who might in organization, recruiting and fund- major political parties Chamberlain, president and CEO of have run in 2018 decided not to be- raising, thanks in large part to EMI- Whave become the party of the Republican Main Street Partner- cause of the increasingly nasty en- LY’s List, the political action com- women and the party of men — ship, a 70-member coalition of mod- vironment, surmises Rachel Pear- mittee founded by Ellen Malcolm in guess which is which — so that the erate GOP representatives who seek son, a Republican fundraiser and 1985 to elect pro-choice women. Mal- 2018 midterms are shaping up as a common-sense solutions to issues ev- consultant. Casting insight into Re- colm’s vision of supporting only pro- climactic battle in the war between eryone cares about. publican women specifically, she re- choice women was brilliant and has the sexes. Without a doubt, women are at the calls being invited to several parties resulted in a pro-choice imbalance This is largely the Trump Effect — center of the 2018 elections. More for a Bloody Mary before the 2017 on the right. his attitude and re- women, mostly Democrats, are run- Women’s March. She laughs as she “I’m afraid pro-choice Republican marks toward and ning than ever before. Of the 56 who recounts having declined because, women have lost their voice on this about women — as are challenging incumbents, 47 are “We don’t march.” issue,” says Pearson. well as the recent Democrats, and nine are Republicans. As in Republican women don’t — Women in state offices tend to be Supreme Court con- Of those Democrats, however, 31 are though, of course, the March for Life more vocal on choice and other is- firmation hearings in solid Republican districts, six are draws plenty of conservative women. sues, says Chamberlain. “We need to for Brett Kavanaugh. in districts “likely” to stay Republi- Her meaning was more metaphorical bring them out of the woodwork.” Democrats were al- can, and seven are districts that and may speak to why Democratic One could argue that increasing ready woman-ing the “lean” Republican, according to CNN women are so much more successful the number of Republican women in Kathleen barricades after polling. All nine Republican women in politics than their Republican Congress would be good for the Parker Donald Trump de- are in solidly Democratic districts. counterparts. They make noise. country as a matter of balance and feated Hillary Clin- Regardless of whether they prevail They’re scrappier and more willing diversity. What is needed, says ton in 2016. But the next month, women on both sides to take to the streets, to shout in pro- Chamberlain, is “[Michael] Bloom- Kavanaugh kerfuffle fired up Repub- have been “woke,” to put it in popu- test, to be agitators and activists. berg kind of money.” licans — men and women — as well. lar parlance, to the need for more Plainly, it’s time for Republican Toward that end, surely, some Republican men, on the whole, women to participate in the conduct women to kick off their heels, pull wealthy benefactors have enough vi- were appalled by Kavanaugh’s treat- of the country. This is especially on their boots and get busy. But any- sion to see the value in lending fi- ment and are expected to express true on the Republican side, with one hoping for a kinder and gentler nancial support to such a cause? themselves accordingly at the polls. their much smaller number of fe- country may have to wait awhile. Men, bless their hearts, have held Republican suburban women, who male elected officials. There are six Things will only get worse in 2020, the reins of power for long enough. generally still don’t like Trump, Republican women in the Senate and Chamberlain predicts. Not only is How about it, philanthropists? nonetheless welcomed the FBI inves- 23 in the House, contrasted to the Trump running for re-election, Spare a dime — or $100 million? tigation requested by Sen. Jeff Flake, Democrats’ 17 in the Senate and 61 in which will excite both political R-Ariz. Largely satisfied with the re- the House. bases, but also the president isn’t Kathleen Parker’s email address is sults, they’re back on board to vote Why, people always ask, don’t Re- likely to chill his rhetoric, which [email protected]. against Democrats. In other words, publican women run the way Demo- surely will be directed at many of thanks in part to Flake, voter inten- crats do? the female Democratic hopefuls. © 2018, Washington Post Writers sity on the right has more or less Partly, they’re often culturally Democratic women, meanwhile, Group A8 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 Clarendon School District One Shaw at (803) 428-3488 for will conduct free vision, hear- information. ing, speech and developmental The Sumter Branch NAACP will AccuWeather® fi ve-day forecast for Sumter screenings Midlandsas part of aFatherhood child Coalition’s fall festival to be held Fridaymeet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, find effort to identify stu- Oct. 28, at Orangehill AME TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY dents ages 3-5, who may Church, 3035 S.C. 261 South, need special education ser- Wedgefield. The branch vices and are not enrolled in election supervisory com- a public school. Screenings mittee will be elected. will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon at the Summer- The Sumter Life Chain, hosted Some sun, then Cloudy, rain Cloudy with rain Clouds giving way Mostly sunny; Clouds and sun ton Early Childhood Center, by Sumter County Citizens clouds and cool beginning; breezy tapering off to some sun showers at night 8 South St., Summerton, on for Life, will be held from the following Tuesdays: Nov. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 62° 48° 65° / 48° 67° / 49° 70° / 53° 69° / 44° 13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8, 2019; Feb. Nov. 4, on Broad Street. Call Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 80% Chance of rain: 80% Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 25% Hugh Wilson at (803) 468- 12, 2019; March 12, 2019; ENE 6-12 mph ENE 8-16 mph E 7-14 mph WSW 6-12 mph WSW 6-12 mph WNW 7-14 mph April 9, 2019; and May 14, 6509 or Brandi Hall at (803) 464-1918 for details. 2019. Call Robert Collar at Gaff ney (803) 574-2117. The Sumter County Veterans 57/44 A fatherhood fall festival, pre- Association’s Veterans Day pro- Spartanburg sented by the Midlands Fa- gram will be held on Mon- TODAY’S 57/44 day, Nov. 12, on the lawn of Greenville therhood Coalition, will be SOUTH 58/44 held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fri- the old Sumter County day, Oct. 26, at 687 N. Guig- Courthouse on North Main CAROLINA Florence nard Drive. The whole family Street. The program will Bishopville 63/48 is encouraged to attend. begin at 11 a.m. with Col. WEATHER 61/47 Derek O’Malley, 20th Fighter Event will feature trunk-or- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia treat, pumpkin carving con- Wing commander, serving Sumter today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 64/49 test, games, prizes, vendors as keynote speaker. Prior to 62/48 Myrtle and more. There will be food the program, there will be a IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach and refreshments for sale Veterans Day parade at 10 63/50 64/53 with proceeds donated to a.m. on Main Street. The Today: Some sun, then clouds. Winds east- Aiken the coalition. There will also program will honor all veter- northeast 4-8 mph. 62/49 be a fright fight video game ans, living or deceased, for Friday: Cloudy with rain tapering off . Winds the service they have given tournament with prizes northeast 7-14 mph. awarded to first, second and and continue to give to keep third place winners for each our country free. Call Larry ON THE COAST Charleston E. Huff, chairman of the game. Games include Drag- 69/57 onball Fighterz, Mariokart Sumter County Veterans As- Today: Partly sunny in central parts. Sun, Deluxe, Madden19 and NBA sociation, at (803) 236-1203 then clouds north. High 64 to 72. 2K. Entrance fee for tourna- or (803) 494-2894 for infor- Friday: A couple of showers and a heavy ment is donation of a non- mation. thunderstorm. High 72 to 79. perishable food item The Sumter Chapter of the Na- (canned food, pasta, rice, tional Federation of the Blind of oatmeal, etc.). Registration South Carolina will meet at 7 LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON is limited. Register early by p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:35 a.m. Sunset 6:36 p.m. emailing acoston@mid- Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 Lake pool yest. chg or call W. Bartlette St. Contact Temperature Moonrise 7:39 p.m. Moonset 8:20 a.m. landsfathers.com Murray 360 353.95 -0.03 High 68° (803) 774-2140. Debra Canty, chapter presi- Marion 76.8 75.96 +0.03 Last New First Full Low 47° dent, at (803) 775-5792 or Moultrie 75.5 75.43 +0.08 Because of God We Can Out- Normal high 72° [email protected]. Wateree 100 96.91 +0.05 reach Ministry will hold its final Normal low 48° Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 15 Nov. 23 giveaway at 11 a.m. on Satur- The Sumter County Museum’s Record high 88° in 2001 day, Oct. 27, at the home of 21st Annual Carolina Backcoun- Record low 31° in 1987 RIVER STAGES Viola Shaw, 186 Green Lane. try Oyster Roast will be held TIDES Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr Food will be served at noon. 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. Precipitation River stage yest. chg 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Minister Darlene Dillinger 15, at 122 N. Washington St. Black River 12 9.57 -0.32 Month to date 3.25" High Ht. Low Ht. will speak and Lisa Bradley Tickets: $40 for members; Congaree River 19 3.77 -0.19 Normal month to date 2.79" Today 10:00 a.m. 3.6 4:30 a.m. 0.0 will provide music. Donated $50 for non-members; and Lynches River 14 8.07 -1.30 Year to date 35.76" 10:25 p.m. 3.2 5:03 p.m. 0.2 items to be given away in- $55 at the door (if available). Saluda River 14 2.29 +0.01 Last year to date 32.57" Fri. 10:41 a.m. 3.7 5:11 a.m. 0.0 clude clothing (adults and Enjoy all-you-can-eat oys- Up. Santee River 80 78.58 -0.09 Normal year to date 40.03" 11:06 p.m. 3.2 5:48 p.m. 0.3 children), shoes, table saw, ters, barbecue, chili, col- Wateree River 24 8.60 -7.11 dishwasher, dresser, raised lards, beer, wine and soft toilet seats, toilet safety drinks. Call (803) 775-0908 or rails, bed, comforter sets visit www.sumtercountymu- NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES and much more. Call Viola seum.org. Today Fri. Today Fri. Today Fri. Today Fri. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 61/50/r 59/51/r Asheville 55/43/pc 51/46/r Florence 63/48/pc 64/50/r Marion 54/43/pc 47/43/r Chicago 53/43/pc 52/42/c Athens 60/46/c 57/48/r Gainesville 79/68/t 83/60/t Mt. Pleasant 68/60/c 76/54/t Dallas 64/52/c 73/55/s Augusta 66/51/c 64/49/r Gastonia 59/45/pc 49/44/r Myrtle Beach 64/53/pc 73/54/t Detroit 52/39/s 54/41/c Beaufort 72/60/c 79/53/t Goldsboro 60/44/pc 61/53/r Orangeburg 63/51/pc 59/48/r PUBLIC AGENDA Houston 70/53/pc 74/55/s Cape Hatteras 63/51/s 71/65/r Goose Creek 67/55/c 72/52/t Port Royal 69/62/c 75/54/t Los Angeles 83/61/s 86/63/s Charleston 69/57/c 76/52/t Greensboro 56/42/pc 49/44/r Raleigh 56/42/pc 54/47/r SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD New Orleans 80/63/t 71/60/c Charlotte 59/43/pc 53/44/r Greenville 58/44/pc 52/44/r Rock Hill 58/45/pc 50/43/r Today, 7:45 a.m., 10 E. Liberty St. New York 52/40/s 53/45/pc Clemson 58/46/pc 51/47/r Hickory 55/42/pc 50/42/r Rockingham 59/45/pc 52/46/r Orlando 84/72/t 86/66/t Columbia 64/49/pc 62/48/r Hilton Head 69/61/c 75/55/t Savannah 72/63/sh 81/55/t SUMTER COUNTY DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD Philadelphia 54/40/s 56/46/r Darlington 62/47/pc 56/48/r Jacksonville, FL 77/68/t 85/58/t Spartanburg 57/44/pc 48/44/r CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS, INC. Phoenix 88/63/s 89/64/s Elizabeth City 61/45/s 64/60/r La Grange 60/52/r 60/51/r Summerville 66/54/c 69/51/t INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. San Francisco 69/52/s 71/55/pc Elizabethtown 62/48/pc 60/52/r Macon 65/51/r 67/50/r Wilmington 64/51/pc 73/55/r ABILITIES UNLIMITED, INC. ADAPTIVE LIFESTYLES, INC. Wash., DC 58/44/s 54/50/r Fayetteville 60/45/pc 60/50/r Marietta 60/47/r 56/50/r Winston-Salem 56/43/pc 49/45/r MAGNOLIA MANOR OF SUMTER, INC. FIRST FLIGHT, INC. Monday, Oct. 29, noon, 750 Electric Drive. Call (803) 778-1669, extension 119.

MID-CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Tuesday, Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m., Bultman Conference Room 201, University of South Carolina Sumter, 200 Miller Road. PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC

The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What you in astrology 21-April 19): accomplish will make a difference Take a serious EUGENIA LAST as long as you don’t go above look at how someone’s head or cause a ruckus. you earn your A steady pace will help you get living. Whether it’s an allowance or things done right the first time and a high-paying job that controls avoid someone’s negativity, your sustenance, consider what complaints and criticism. you can do to ease stress and bring you more cash as well as joy and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Share satisfaction. your thoughts, feelings and TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make a intentions. Network with people beeline for the goal. Take care of who motivate you to be more business; you’ll feel good about creative. Put your heart into the what you accomplish. You have relationships you cherish. Look into plenty to gain if you ask experts alternative lifestyles that offer the and set your priorities straight. opportunity to expand your Partnerships have the potential to knowledge and gain experience. change your life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t Get active. Exercise will help labor over the things you cannot change. Focus on what you can do alleviate stress and anxiety caused and the best way to go about it. by confusion and mixed signals Putting your time, effort and someone is sending you. Don’t energy into something you do well make decisions based on things will bring the best results. Don’t let you hear. Keep private matters, anger set in or allow difficult passwords and financial people to upset you. information a secret. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Know CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): what you want and go after it. Use Sincerity will help you figure out your imagination, and you’ll come what’s going on and how best to up with ideas and plans that will As you can see from these photos from Hal solve problems. A positive attitude attract attention. Personal changes Gonzales, you can find pumpkins of all will encourage others to pitch in and improvements will spill over shapes, sizes and colors at the Aldersgate and help. A romantic gesture will into your professional life as well. Pumpkin Patch. Embrace change. help build a strong relationship with someone special. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be suspicious of anyone promising too AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be much. Don’t wait until it’s too late true to yourself. Don’t follow what to back out of something you others do or buy into the hype you aren’t sure you want to be read or come across throughout associated with. Trust your the day. Do what suits you instead instincts, not what someone else of trying to please those who aren’t tells you. Take better care of your grateful for the help you offer. health. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A Someone from your past will turn change will do you good. Travel, meetings, educational pursuits and out to be a lifesaver. Reconnect connecting with people who with people you have enjoyed interest you should be priorities. collaborating with. An interesting Information you receive about your proposal will give you something family history will surprise you. to think about. Spend time with Love is in the stars. someone who brings you joy. SECTION B THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP FOOTBALL PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE TODAY Sumter at Irmo, 7:30 p.m. Crestwood at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Bishop England at Manning, 7 p.m. Sumter plays Irmo tonight Andrew Jackson at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Johnsonville, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m. with Region IV title on line Trinity-Byrnes at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m. Dillon Christian at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m. W.W. King at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m. Game moved Scott’s Branch at C.E. Murray, 7:30 from Friday p.m. due to threat PREP FOOTBALL of bad weather Monarchs BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] play host The Sumter High School football program has three goals each season: to win its games against Sumter to Bishop School District rivals Lake- wood and Crestwood, win the region title; and be rele- vant in the 5A state playoffs. England The Gamecocks are 8-0 on the season, so they’ve taken BY DANNY KELLY care of the first goal. They [email protected] travel to Irmo’s W.C. Hawkins Stadium today to The Manning High School face the Yellow Jackets for football team missed out on a the Region IV title, and if chance to win the Region VIII- they win the region that 3A title last week with a 19-14 could help set them up to ob- loss to Hanahan. The Mon- tain the third goal. archs will try to move past “You always want to win that though and get back on the region,” said SHS head track when they play host to coach Mark Barnes, whose Bishop England today at 7 p.m. team is playing Irmo today at at Ramsey Stadium. 7:30 p.m. after the game was The game was moved from moved from Friday because Friday at 7:30 p.m. because of of the threat of inclement expected inclement weather. weather. “Also, we have a The loss to Hanahan chance to go undefeated in dropped the Monarchs to 3-1 the regular season and not in Region VIII-3A play and 6-3 many people can say that. If overall as it had a 5-game win- we win the region that can ning streak snapped. set us up for (possibly three) “We only scored 14 points,” home games and that can Manning head coach Keith help you get to the next goal West said of the Hanahan -- the state championship.” game. “On the first drive, we Sumter is 3-0 in region ac- had a fourth (down) and two tion, while Irmo is 5-3 over- (yards to go) at their 4-yard- all and 2-1 in the region. A line and were a yard short, Sumter victory gives it the which cost us seven points. On region title outright and the the last drive, we drove down region’s No. 1 seed in the TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM to the 15-yard-line and had playoffs. Sumter running back Justice Wells gets away from a pair of Spring Valley defenders during the Game- three incomplete passes into cocks’ 38-0 victory last Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium. Sumter travels to face Irmo today in a SEE SHS, PAGE B3 game rescheduled from Friday in anticipation of inclement weather. SEE MANNING, PAGE B3

PREP FOOTBALL Possible spot in playoffs on line for Gators, Knights

BY DANNY KELLY “It’s an important game for us,” [email protected] Crestwood head coach Roosevelt Nel- son said. “We need a region win for an Things have not gone as planned opportunity to get an at-large bid. this football season for either Lake- We’re both in the same boat.” wood or Crestwood, especially in Re- Both teams are looking forward to gion IV-4A. Both teams are winless in adding another chapter in this heated their four region contests, but that rivalry. doesn’t mean their game on Thursday “It’s a rivalry, it doesn’t take more at J. Frank Baker Stadium will be motivation,” Nelson said. nothing more than just a rivalry game. “I’m excited,” Cornelius said. With a victory, either team has a “Coach Nelson will have his guys chance to earn a spot in the 4A state ready to go, and we’ll have our guys playoffs. ready to go.” “If we win, we will more than likely Crestwood is 0-9 on the season, but receive an at-large bid,” said Lake- five of the losses have come by one wood head coach Larry Cornelius, possession. The Knights coughed up a whose team will face Crestwood at 7:30 21-10 lead in the fourth quarter last p.m. in a contest that was originally week to lose to Orangeburg-Wilkinson PHOTOS BY MARK MORGAN / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM scheduled for Friday but was moved to 25-21. Crestwood’s Chris Haynesworth, left, and the rest of the Knights will take on Lakewood Thursday due to the threat of inclem- quarterback Malik Richardson, right, and the rest of the Gators today at Lakewood’s J. ent weather.. SEE RIVALS, PAGE B3 Frank Baker Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m.

USC BASKETBALL South Carolina hoping for return to NCAA Tournament South Carolina BY PETE IACOBELLI lar, nothing but good memories from head coach The Associated Press it,” Kotsar said. “Last year didn’t go as Frank Martin we wanted it to. That only motivated hopes to get COLUMBIA — Maik Kotsar can’t for- us to work harder, to come back this the Gamecocks get South Carolina’s run to the Final season and try to get to the Final Four back in the Four his freshman season. He believes again and, why not even further.” NCAA Tourna- the Gamecocks are motivated for more That could be a tall order for South ment after March Madness success this year. Carolina, which was picked 11th in a missing out last Kotsar, the 6-foot-11 junior, played a stacked Southeastern Conference that season. significant role in driving South Caro- features five ranked teams in the pre- lina to its first ever national semifinals season AP Top 25. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in 2017. He thought the team would The Gamecocks, though, appear to build on that unprecedented run, but more stability entering this season than instead failed to reach the postseason a year ago. Last season’s team lost the after a 17-16 season. heart of its NCAA Tournament run in Kotsar said the Gamecocks have used SEC player of the year Sindarius Thorn- last season’s struggles as a rallying cry well , Duane Notice and Justin McKie. to return to the NCAA Tournament. “The Final Four run was spectacu- SEE USC, PAGE B3 B2 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

WORLD SERIES Red Sox beat Dodgers 8-4 at Fenway in World Series opener

BY BEN WALKER Ryan Madson seemed to cele- The Associated Press brate a little too early. Rafael Devers followed with BOSTON — The Fenway an RBI single, making it 5-3 Funhouse proved too tricky, and giving himself an early too cold and just too much for birthday present. He turned the beach boys. 22 at midnight, three minutes Andrew Benintendi, J.D. before the game ended. Martinez and the Boston Red Martinez, who led the ma- Sox came out swinging in the jors with 130 RBIs, gave the World Series opener, seizing crowd a scare when his foot every advantage in their slipped rounding second base quirky ballpark to beat the on a run-scoring double in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on a third. He fell hard, but soon chilly, windy Tuesday night. got up. Benintendi had four hits, Steve Pearce, ruled safe at Martinez drove in two early first on a replay review, runs and pinch-hitter Eduar- scored from there on Marti- do Nunez golfed a three-run nez’s double. The ball hit a homer to seal it. The 108-win metal garage-type grate on Red Sox got a solid effort from the far center-field wall and their bullpen after an expect- took a weird carom, giving ed duel between aces Chris Pearce extra time to score. Sale and Clayton Kershaw A garage-style grate, used never developed. for groundskeeping vehicles From the get-go, old Fenway and such. What other park Park caused all sorts of prob- has that in play? lems for the Dodgers. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A day before this opener, Mookie Betts led off for the Boston’s Eduardo Nunez reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the seventh inning Kershaw and most of the Red Sox with a popup that of Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in Boston. Boston won 8-4. Dodgers pooh-poohed the twisted first baseman David prospect that Fenway would Freese as he tried to navigate Nunez connected off Alex Boston’s 2004 playoff come- beating Houston in the ALCS cause them trouble. Most of the tight foul space near the Wood to break open a 5-4 back against the Yankees. clincher, starts against Hyun- them had never played at the stands and gauge the gusts. game. “I think we had the advan- Jin Ryu. oldest ballpark in the majors, Lost, he overran the ball and “We didn’t play the defense tage tonight with the weather Both teams rely heavily on built in 1912, but said they it dropped behind him. that we typically do. I thought and stuff. We’ve been playing analytics, and it showed: With were sure they’d be OK. “You never really know,” we left some outs out there,” through it,” Red Sox pitcher each manager searching for It didn’t quite turn out that Benintendi said. “The flag Dodgers manager Dave Rob- Nathan Eovaldi said. the most beneficial matchup, way in their first trip to Fen- will be blowing one way, and erts said. “And it didn’t make It was 53 degrees at first the clubs combined to use 12 way since 2010. the wind is actually blowing Clayton’s job any easier.” pitch and it dropped into the pitchers and six pinch-hitters. Besides, clubs coming to the other. You have to be on The crowd and cold temper- mid-40s by the end. That was Benintendi scored three Beantown have other things your toes pretty much.” atures were no picnic for Los the coldest game for Los An- times for Boston, trying for its to worry about. Given a second chance, Angeles, either. geles this season and quite a fourth championship in 15 “I think the biggest chal- Betts lined a single that set up The oddly angled ballpark contrast from last year’s seasons. lenge for a team coming in a two-run first inning. became an echo chamber even World Series, when it was a Matt Kemp homered and here is you’re playing the Bos- “It was important for us to before the first pitch. Chants record 103 degrees for the Justin Turner had three hits ton Red Sox,” Eovaldi said score first and kind of put some of “Beat LA!” began early, opener at Dodger Stadium for the Dodgers, aiming for Monday. pressure on them,” he said. Kershaw got heckled with a against Houston. their first crown since 1988. The only other time the In the seventh, newly in- sing-song serenade and Dodg- “We won Game 1 last year Machado drove in three runs, Dodgers and Red Sox met in serted left fielder Joc Peder- ers villain Manny Machado and lost the Series, so maybe and his RBI grounder in the the World Series was 1916, son looked hesitant as he heard loud boos all evening. we’ll try it out this way. See if fifth inning made it 3-all. when Babe Ruth helped pitch chased Benintendi’s soft fly, Only one person wearing we can win one,” Kershaw Boston retook the lead in Boston to the championship. rushing toward the seats that Dodger blue drew a cheer: said. the bottom half when Xander Those games were at Braves jut out down the line. The ball Roberts, saluted in pregame Game 2 is Wednesday night, Bogaerts hustled to beat out a Field, the bigger home park of ticked off his glove for a introductions for the daring when it’s supposed to be even potential inning-ending dou- the city’s National League ground-rule double, and soon steal that turned the tide in colder. David Price, fresh from ble play — Dodgers reliever franchise.

W L T Pct PF PA Portland at Orlando, 7 p.m. SCOREBOARD New Orleans 5 1 0 .833 204 163 Boston at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. SPORTS ITEMS Carolina 4 2 0 .667 142 131 Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. TV, RADIO Tampa Bay 3 3 0 .500 167 196 Atlanta 3 4 0 .429 190 212 FRIDAY’S GAMES TODAY Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Erste Bank Open 500 North Dallas at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 3 college basketball Early-Round Matches and Swiss Indoors Basel W L T Pct PF PA Golden State at New York, 7:30 p.m. Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). Minnesota 4 2 1 .643 177 165 Brooklyn at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Noon — Professional Tennis: Erste Bank Open 500 Green Bay 3 2 1 .583 148 144 L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8 p.m. Early-Round Matches and Swiss Indoors Basel Detroit 3 3 0 .500 157 158 Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m. recruiting insiders Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). Chicago 3 3 0 .500 170 134 2:30 p.m. — PGA Golf: Sanderson Farms Championship First Round from Jackson, Miss. West (GOLF). W L T Pct PF PA NHL STANDINGS 6 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Taiwan Championship First L.A. Rams 7 0 0 1.000 235 128 convicted in NYC Round from Tayuoan, Taiwan (GOLF). Seattle 3 3 0 .500 143 117 EASTERN CONFERENCE 6 p.m. — International Wrestling: UWW World Arizona 1 6 0 .143 92 184 Championships Day 5 from Budapest, Hungary — San Francisco 1 6 0 .143 158 218 Atlantic Division Women’s Finals (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). W L Pct GB NEW YORK — Three insiders from 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, TODAY’S GAMES Toronto 4 0 1.000 — the world of college basketball re- WDXY-AM 1240). Miami at Houston, 8:20 p.m. Boston 2 2 .500 2 7 p.m. — College Football: Ball State at Ohio State Philadelphia 2 2 .500 2 cruiting have been convicted in a (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). SUNDAY’S GAMES Brooklyn 1 2 .333 2½ corruption case that prosecutors 7 p.m. — College Football: Toledo at Western Philadelphia vs Jacksonville at London, UK, 9:30 a.m. New York 1 3 .250 3 Michigan (ESPN2). said exposed the sport’s underbelly. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Southeast Division 7 p.m. — College Football: Baylor at West Virginia Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. A jury reached the verdict Wednes- (FOX SPORTS 1). Seattle at Detroit, 1 p.m. W L Pct GB 7 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Texas A&M at Baltimore at Carolina, 1 p.m. Charlotte 2 2 .500 — day in Manhattan federal court. South Carolina (SEC NETWORK). Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Orlando 2 2 .500 — The government had accused a for- 7:30 p.m. — High School Football: Sumter at Irmo Tampa Bay at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Miami 1 2 .333 ½ (SPECTRUM 1250, WIBZ-FM 95.5). N.Y. Jets at Chicago, 1 p.m. Atlanta 1 2 .333 ½ mer Adidas executive, a business man- 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Georgia Tech at Indianapolis at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Washington 1 2 .333 ½ Virginia Tech (ESPN). Green Bay at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m. ager and the director of an amateur 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Appalachian State at San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Central Division league in a scheme to funnel tens of Georgia Southern (ESPNU). New Orleans at Minnesota, 8:20 p.m. W L Pct GB thousands of dollars in secret pay- 8 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Texas at Texas Open: Dallas, Tennessee, L.A. Chargers, Atlanta Milwaukee 3 0 1.000 — Tech (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Detroit 3 0 1.000 — ments to the families so the prospects 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Boston at Oklahoma City MONDAY’S GAMES Indiana 2 2 .500 1½ would commit to Adidas-sponsored (TNT). New England at Buffalo, 8:15 p.m. Cleveland 0 3 .000 3 8:20 p.m. — NFL Football: Miami at Houston (WACH Chicago 0 3 .000 3 schools. 57, NFL NETWORK, WNKT-FM 107.5). 9 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: San Francisco at WESTERN CONFERENCE Prosecutors said the defendants Brigham Young (BYUTV). NBA STANDINGS committed fraud by concealing the 9 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Alabama at Southwest Division Auburn (SEC NETWORK). EASTERN CONFERENCE payments that violated NCAA rules. PGA Golf: HSBC Champions Second Round W L Pct GB 10 p.m. — Atlantic Division New Orleans 3 0 1.000 — from Shanghai (GOLF). Defense lawyers argued there was no Memphis 2 1 .667 1 NBA Basketball: Denver at Los Angeles W L Pct GB 10:30 p.m. — San Antonio 2 1 .667 1 evidence colleges suffered any harm. Lakers (TNT). Toronto 4 0 1.000 — Boston 2 2 .500 2 Dallas 2 1 .667 1 The case caused a scandal that Philadelphia 2 2 .500 2 Houston 1 2 .333 2 forced the exit of legendary Louisville Brooklyn 1 2 .333 2½ Northwest Division MLB POSTSEASON New York 1 3 .250 3 coach Rick Pitino last year. W L Pct GB WORLD SERIES Southeast Division Denver 4 0 1.000 — BRONCOS CUT CHAD KELLY (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) W L Pct GB Portland 2 1 .667 1½ AFTER TRESPASSING ARREST All Games on FOX Charlotte 2 2 .500 — Minnesota 2 2 .500 2 Boston 1, Los Angeles 0 Orlando 2 2 .500 — Utah 1 2 .333 2½ Tuesday, Oct. 23: Boston 8, Los Angeles 4 Miami 1 2 .333 ½ Oklahoma City 0 3 .000 3½ CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The Den- Wednesday, Oct. 24: Los Angeles (Ryu 7-3) at Atlanta 1 2 .333 ½ Pacific Division Boston (Price 16-7), 8:09 p.m. Washington 1 2 .333 ½ ver Broncos have waived backup Friday, Oct. 26: Boston at Los Angeles (Buehler 8-5), W L Pct GB quarterback Chad Kelly a day after 8:09 p.m. Central Division Golden State 3 1 .750 — Saturday, Oct. 27: Boston at Los Angeles, 8:09 p.m. W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 2 2 .500 1 he was arrested on suspicion of x-Sunday, Oct. 28: Boston at Los Angeles, 8:15 p.m. Milwaukee 3 0 1.000 — Phoenix 1 2 .333 1½ criminal trespass after a couple re- x-Tuesday, Oct. 30: Los Angeles at Boston, 8:09 p.m. Detroit 3 0 1.000 — Sacramento 1 3 .250 2 x-Wednesday, Oct. 31: Los Angeles at Boston, 8:09 p.m. Indiana 2 2 .500 1½ L.A. Lakers 0 3 .000 2½ ported he came into their suburban Cleveland 0 3 .000 3 home uninvited and sat Chicago 0 3 .000 3 TUESDAY’S GAMES NFL STANDINGS Detroit 133, Philadelphia 132, OT down on their couch WESTERN CONFERENCE New Orleans 116, L.A. Clippers 109 “mumbling incoherent- Denver 126, Sacramento 112 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Southwest Division ly.” East W L Pct GB WEDNESDAY’S GAMES General manager John W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 3 0 1.000 — Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7 p.m. New England 5 2 0 .714 214 179 Memphis 2 1 .667 1 Dallas at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Elway huddled with Miami 4 3 0 .571 151 177 San Antonio 2 1 .667 1 Minnesota at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. coach Vance Joseph and N.Y. Jets 3 4 0 .429 182 176 Dallas 2 1 .667 1 New York at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo 2 5 0 .286 81 175 Houston 1 2 .333 2 Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m. KELLY team president Joe Ellis Utah at Houston, 8 p.m. South Northwest Division Indiana at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. and “we agreed that re- W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 9:30 p.m. leasing Chad was the Houston 4 3 0 .571 155 144 Denver 4 0 1.000 — L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 10 p.m. right thing to do,” Elway said in a Tennessee 3 4 0 .429 106 127 Portland 2 1 .667 1½ Memphis at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Jacksonville 3 4 0 .429 116 146 Minnesota 2 2 .500 2 Washington at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. statement. Indianapolis 2 5 0 .286 189 185 Utah 1 2 .333 2½ Elway added: “Even though Chad’s Oklahoma City 0 3 .000 3½ THURSDAY’S GAMES North Cleveland at Detroit, 7 p.m. no longer part of our team, we’ve of- Pacific Division Portland at Orlando, 7 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Boston at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. fered to help him however we can and Pittsburgh 3 2 1 .583 171 154 W L Pct GB Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Cincinnati 4 3 0 .571 184 203 Golden State 3 1 .750 — are supportive of him in every possi- Baltimore 4 3 0 .571 176 101 L.A. Clippers 2 2 .500 1 ble way.” Cleveland 2 4 1 .357 151 177 Phoenix 1 2 .333 1½ FRIDAY’S GAMES Sacramento 1 3 .250 2 Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. About half an hour before the Bron- West L.A. Lakers 0 3 .000 2½ Dallas at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at New York, 7:30 p.m. cos released him, Kelly appeared in W L T Pct PF PA Brooklyn at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Kansas City 6 1 0 .857 260 182 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Arapahoe County Court, where a L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8 p.m. L.A. Chargers 5 2 0 .714 195 163 Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8 p.m. court date of Nov. 8 was set for filing Denver 3 4 0 .429 165 164 Dallas at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Oakland 1 5 0 .167 110 176 Minnesota at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. charges. New York at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Kelly declined to comment outside NATIONAL CONFERENCE Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES Utah at Houston, 8 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 7 p.m. the courthouse. East Indiana at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Utah at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. The Broncos’ move leaves third-year W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 9:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Chicago at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Washington 4 2 0 .667 126 121 Indiana at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. pro Kevin Hogan as Case Keenum’s Philadelphia 3 4 0 .429 154 138 Memphis at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Washington at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Phoenix at Memphis, 8 p.m. backup. Dallas 3 4 0 .429 140 123 Portland at Miami, 8 p.m. N.Y. Giants 1 6 0 .143 137 185 TODAY’S GAMES L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. South Cleveland at Detroit, 7 p.m. Orlando at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. From wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | B3

SHS FROM PAGE B1 MANNING FROM PAGE B1 If Irmo wins, things become a bit more complicated. A Yellow Jackets the end zone with under 20 sec- win coupled with a loss by Bly- onds left and the clock was run- thewood to Spring Valley would give ning. We had two chances to win the Jackets the No. 1 seed and Sum- the game if we score on either of ter would be second. However, wins those drives.” by Irmo and Blythewood would The loss to Hanahan ensured leave them and the Gamecocks with two things: Hanahan will finish 3-1 records. And, according to Irmo first in the region and head coach Reggie Kennedy, a coin Manning will finish flip would be used to determine the second. region champion, and second and “To our best knowl- third place would be determined TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM edge, we’ve clinched who won the head-to-head meeting Sumter outside linebacker Antonio Roach Jr. (21) and the rest of the Gamecocks’ de- second because of tie- between the other two teams. fense have allowed just 31 points in the last six games. Sumter travels to Irmo on breaker scenarios,” Kennedy is playing for his first re- Thursday to face the Yellow Jackets at 7:30 p.m. WEST West said. “Hanahan gion title in five seasons at Irmo, and has first locked up be- he gets to do it against the team he low Jackets beat Spring Valley 31-28 been the starting quarterback the cause they beat us led to the 4A Division I champion- in their meeting. past two seasons. head-to-head.” ship game in 2013, his only year at The Gamecocks are led by running Ragin has completed 47 of 96 pass- Despite the game being moved a Sumter. back Jonathan Henry, who has es for 728 yards and seven touch- day earlier, West feels confident his “It’s funny how that works out,” rushed for 968 yards and 15 touch- downs against six interceptions. team is prepared. Kennedy said. “It’s special though. downs on 152 carries. Quarterback He’s also rushed for 337 yards and “We’ve gotten in everything we’ve We’re playing for a region title, and Ontra’ Harvin has completed 61 of 91 one touchdown on 83 carries. needed to get in this week,” he said. we get to do it against Sumter. This passes for 945 yards and 15 touch- Irmo is rushing for 233 yards a “It’s a matter of getting the kids will be the first time I’ve coached downs against just three intercep- game. Kendrell Flowers is the lead- healthy and in the right mental against Sumter since I left.” tions. ing rusher with 575 yards and nine state.” Kennedy believes his team will Tony Dinkins-McCall has 36 catch- touchdowns on 71 carries. Dollison West knows what to expect from have its hands full against Sumter. es for 581 yards and eight touch- Omarion has 575 yards and six Bishop England, which is 3-5 overall “Everything,” he said when asked downs. scores on 75 carries. and 2-2 in region play. what impressed him with the Game- Sumter’s defense has allowed just “They’ve got good athletes at the “They have a balanced offense cocks. “They’re big on both sides of 31 points in the last six games after skill positions,” Barnes said of Irmo. with 50-50 run-pass,” he said. “They the ball, and they have a lot of speed giving up 53 in the first two games. “Of course, our goal is to make them have a dual threat quarterback at the skill positions. We’re going to Kennedy won’t be the only famil- 1-dimensional. We want to make them (sophomore Eddie Marinaro) who have to play well.” iar face on the Irmo sideline. Quar- either where they have to depend on runs and throws the ball well. We’ll Sumter is coming off a 38-0 tri- terback John Ragin Jr. transferred the run or on the pass. We don’t want have to stop the running and throw- umph over Spring Valley. The Yel- to Irmo from Sumter High and has them to be able to do both.” ing.”

so much he was named an season for he and his fami- THAT’S MY BOY USC FROM PAGE B1 all-SEC first team member ly’s role in the college bas- South Carolina opens the at the league’s preseason ketball corruption case. season Nov. 6 at home Sophomore point guard P.J. a game. gathering. against USC Upstate, an op- Dozier surprised many be Martin said Silva’s devel- “He comes to the gym and AT THE POINT ponent whose roster in- opting for the NBA draft. He opment has been a steady in practices he gives it his Frank Martin took steps cludes freshman Brandon was not picked by a pro process of technique catch- all,” Kotsar said of Silva. to shore up a trouble spot Martin, son of Gamecocks team. ing up to the senior’s re- “He’s only going forward last year with the addition coach Frank Martin. This time around, South lentless nature on the and I expect nothing less.” of Georgetown grad transfer Carolina coach Frank Mar- court. Some other things to know Tre Campbell and highly re- SCHEDULE tin held onto a potential pro Martin remembered about South Carolina this garded freshman T.J. Moss. The Gamecocks have plen- in senior Chris Silva, the watching tape of a Silva, season: ty of big tests early. A No- team leader in scoring, re- then a raw freshman, strug- BULKIER MINAYA vember tournament features bounding and blocked shots gling to pick up the finer BIG LOSS Justin Minaya was one of games with Providence and who went through the draft points of the college game. The Gamecocks won’t the most pleasant surprises potentially, one of two process before opting to re- Martin sat him down and have Brian Bowen Jr., the on last year’s team as he against Michigan, where turn. told him, “Don’t worry one-time Louisville recruit started 30 games as a fresh- South Carolina will also Silva, at 6-9, was co-SEC about it. Just chase the ball. who transferred to South man. The 6-6 Minaya said play Dec. 8. In December, defensive player of the year Run as fast as you can and Carolina in January. Bowen he’s added about 10 pounds there are also games with and made the league’s first I’ll play you every game,” chose to leave when the and feels he’ll hold up even Virginia and state rival team. He averaged 14.3 Martin recalled. NCAA determined he would better in the SEC this sea- Clemson before the SEC points and eight rebounds Silva’s form has improved miss much if not all of this son. schedule kicks off.

tions. On the ground, Richardson has sively, Simon has recorded 30 tackles On the other side, Cornelius knows RIVALS FROM PAGE B1 run the ball 154 times for 826 yards and four interceptions. the talent that Crestwood has. and seven touchdowns. “The coaches put up a good game “They have a lot of athletes, speed, The Gators are 3-5 overall and have “I’m really excited,” Richardson plan for offense and defense, so we’ll and a big O(ffensive) line,” he said. lost five straight games. They lost to said. “It’s my last regular-season do what we’re supposed to do and it “Simon is a D-1 player; he’s talented.” Dreher 21-19 last week. game. I’m going to give it my all, and should be a good game,” Simon said. Crestwood is expected to have An- “Football is a microcosm of life,” I’m going to be emotional, too.” Nelson knows what to expect from thony Bradley play again. He played Cornelius said. “What makes you a For Crestwood, senior wide receiv- Lakewood. his first game of the season last week man is how you handle adversity.” er/quarterback/safety Joshua Simon “Offensively, they’re a 2-headed against O-W after being kept from A big factor in this game will be has been a workhorse. monster,” he said. “Malik is outstand- playing after being arrested for armed Lakewood senior quarterback Malik At quarterback, he’s completed 34 ing and (Travius) Epps is a good run- robbery. Richardson. of 60 passes for 400 yards, and he’s ning back. They’re both fast and phys- He ran for two touchdowns and In seven games, he’s completed 53 of also rushed 85 times for 700 yards. As ical. They’re offensive line has a lot of threw one to Simon, but a late fumble 116 passes for 679 yards and two touch- a receiver, Simon has caught 10 passes size and their wide receivers are long that O-W recovered set up the winning downs, but has thrown five intercep- for 250 yards and two scores. Defen- and athletic.” touchdown.

tives at the home of her sister, lores Goodman; two children, by a sister, Patricia Lunan OBITUARIES Ms. Elizabeth Charles, at 37 Latasha Ham-Singleton and Freeman of Darlington. Cardinal Lane, Bishopville. Bridget Goodman; seven Jackie was a sweet, loving HERBERT PEARSON and Emma Jane Hudson of Funeral arrangements are in- grandchildren; a brother, Van- and doting mother, grand- BISHOPVILLE — Mr. Her- Bronx, New York; a special complete and will be an- ish Shannon Jr.; seven sisters, mother, great-grandmother, bert Pearson passed away on niece who was reared as a sis- nounced by Wilson Funeral Patricia (Ervin) Barrentine, sibling and friend. She lit up Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. Funer- ter, Marshall (James) White Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Desaran S. Moody, Jean Shan- every room she entered and al services will be held at 1 of Atlanta, Georgia; and a ville. non, Sandra Shannon, Audrey never met a stranger. Her p.m. Friday at Ashwood Gym. host of nieces, nephews, other Shannon, Sherry Shannon door — and kitchen — were Interment will follow in relatives and friends. ROBERT E. MARSHALL and Yolanda Shannon; five always open. She was charm- Boone Memorial Garden. Pub- In addition to his parents Robert Edward Marshall aunts; two uncles; and a host ing, had a truly mischievous lic visitations will be held and wife, he was preceded in Sr., 82, husband of Ethel of nieces, nephews, cousins sense of humor and was de- from 3 to 6 p.m. today. Profes- death by one son, Hubert S. Brown Marshall, departed and friends who loved him pendably fun to be around. sional and courteous services Glover; three sisters, Queen this life on Tuesday, Oct. 23, dearly. Her family adored her as entrusted to JP Holley Funer- E. Robinson, Francis Wash- 2018, in Clarendon County. The family is receiving deeply as she adored them, al Home, Bishopville Chapel. ington and Lillie Ruth Glover; He was born on Monday, friends at 339 North St., Sumter. and they are grateful, at this and two brothers, James July 27, 1936, to the late James Funeral services entrusted time, to be able to look back MOSES H. GLOVER Glover and Willie A. Glover. Cook and Alberta Chestnut to Whites Mortuary LLC, on a lifetime of the love, joy Moses Hugh Glover, widow- Public viewing will be held Richardson in Elgin. Sumter. and laughter she gave them. er of Ophelia Jones and son today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Job’s The family is receiving Graveside services will be of the late Emerald Glover Sr. Mortuary. friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the JACQUELINE L. LEMOYNE held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sum- and Francis Davis Glover, was Mr. Glover will be placed in home, 1578 Governor Richard- DALZELL — Jacqueline ter Cemetery, with the Rev. born in Sumter on March 12, the church on Friday at 10 son Road, Summerton. “Jackie” Lunan LeMoyne, 88, Billy Lewis officiating. 1940. He departed this life on a.m. for viewing until the Services have been entrust- died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Grandsons, a great-grand- Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. He at- hour of service. ed to the professional care of Palmetto Health Tuomey. son and a nephew will serve tended House of Faith Funeral services will be King-Fields Mortuary, Sum- Born in Florence on May 23, as pallbearers. Church. Moses loved baseball, held at 11 a.m. on Friday at merton, (803) 485-5039. 1930, she was the daughter of The family will receive listening to gospel music and Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- the late John Conroy and Lil- friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Satur- laughing and joking with fam- ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, JEROME SHANNON lian Elizabeth Way Lunan. day at the home of her daugh- ily and friends. SC 29150. Funeral services for Mr. Je- Mrs. LeMoyne was a char- ter Reneé Langston, 3490 Moses leaves to cherish his Interment will follow in rome E. Shannon will be held ter member of St. John’s Unit- Black River Road, Dalzell. memories: one daughter, Bradford Cemetery. on Friday at 2 p.m. from Allen ed Methodist Church in Sum- Memorials may be made to Sherry (Richard) Jackson of Family will receive friends Chapel AME Church, 471 ter and was a retired purchas- Carolina Helping Paws Res- Sumter; one son, Leon at the home of his daughter, Lynam Road, Sumter, with Dr. ing agent at Tuomey. cue, P.O. Box 855, Sumter, SC (Ebony) Glover of Lake El- 1896 River Birch Drive, Sum- George Hicks, pastor, and Surviving are daughters 29151, or to Saving Sumter’s sinore, California; two grand- ter. Bishop Jeffery Johnson, offi- Reneé L. Langston (Billy) of Strays, 1070 Foxridge Court, sons, Lee (Nakiya) Glover of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. ciating. Interment will follow Dalzell, Bobbi L. Edens Sumter, SC 29150. Colorado City, Colorado, and Main St., is in charge of ar- in the church Cemetery. (Charles) of Sumter and Cathi Online condolences may be Lathon Glover of Lake El- rangements. A public viewing will be L. Walker of Batesburg-Lees- sent to www.sumterfunerals. sinore, California; three Online memorials may be held today from 1 to 6 p.m. at ville; sister, Doris Lunan Mid- com. granddaughters, Megan Blan- sent to the family at jobsmor- the mortuary. dleton of Charleston; brothers, Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- ding and Charnele Jackson, [email protected], or visit us on Jerome was born Aug. 20, Bert Lunan of Columbia and neral Home and Crematory, both of Sumter, and Courtney the web at www.jobsmortuary. 1965, in Sumter to the late David Lunan of Charleston; 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in Glover of Yonkers, New York; net. Vanish and Alice Bracey grandchildren, Tara Langston charge of arrangements, (803) three brothers, Paris D. Glov- Shannon Sr. Eron (Richard), Trent Langs- 775-9386. er Sr. and Pastor Emerald ELOUISE ABRAHAM In addition to his parents, Je- ton (Wendy), Brienne Edens (Charolette) Glover, both of BISHOPVILLE — Ms. Elou- rome was preceded in death by Oliver (Jeremy), Chad Edens Sumter, and Burl Glover of ise Abraham entered eternal his brother, Moscoe Shannon. (Allison), Curtis-Lynne Edens Augusta, Georgia; three sis- rest on Wednesday, Oct. 24, He departed this life on Fri- and Zeke and Zane Walker; 11 ters, Bertha Robinson of 2018, at McLeod Hospice day, Oct. 19, 2018, in Sumter. great-grandchildren; and niec- Rockhill, Rosa Lee (Pete) Rob- House in Florence. The family Jerome leaves to cherish his es and nephews. inson of Tallahassee, Florida, is receiving friends and rela- memory a beloved spouse, De- She was preceded in death B4 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO WALLACE THE BRAVE

ANDY CAPP GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY BORN LOSER

BLONDIE ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Happily employed millennial worries about resume

DEAR ABBY — goals if I don’t have the desire let potential employers get a I’m a millen- to leave the company where I well-rounded view of the per- nial, and it am currently working? In this son who’s being hired. seems these day and age, is it OK to stay days people longer at a company, or does DEAR ABBY — I was widowed stay at jobs that actually hurt your re- this spring and seem to recall for only a few sume? Does it show a lack of hearing, years ago, that I years before drive? should not send out greeting moving on. Seeking guidance cards for the first year. Is this Dear Abby That’s been still proper etiquette? With the ABIGAIL my experi- DEAR SEEKING — Many millenni- holidays approaching, I need to VAN BUREN ence in the als move from job to job be- know whether I should or past, but now cause they don’t like what should not be sending Christ- I’m in a posi- they’re doing or don’t have the mas cards. For some people, it tion that’s ful- creative satisfaction you do, as will be the only way they’ll filling and where I am creative- well as other factors. Remain- learn of his passing. Thank ly satisfied. ing with a company you like, you for your help. All my friends are always being appreciated and fairly Carolyn in Virginia looking for their next gig, but compensated, should not create for once, I don’t feel that way. a black mark on your resume. DEAR CAROLYN — Please accept They keep sending me job post- It’s a sign of stability. my sympathy for the loss of ings they think I would be in- In terms of a resume, it’s not your husband. If you feel up terested in, which would be just your work history that has to sending holiday cards and right up my alley if I was look- importance or value, it’s also would like to do so, by all C.C. Burnikel 10/25/18 ACROSS ing, but I’m not. your acquired skills, your com- means send them. I’ve never 53 Salieri, to Liszt 16 Watson 43 Yang’s 1 Smudge 55 Streaming creator opposite How should I respond? Does munity participation and rele- heard of any rule of etiquette 5 Splinter group delay 17 Beverage with 47 Memorable it say I’m lacking motivation or vant hobbies. These elements that says you shouldn’t. 9 Instagram or 56 Spiritual dim sum guitarist __ Snapchat leader of 21 Comics read Ray Vaughan 12 Past time Nizari Ismaili vertically 48 2009 Justin 13 Union Muslims 23 Montréal mate Bieber hit JUMBLE SUDOKU PREVIOUS SOLUTION agreements? 60 Actress 25 __ Aviv 49 Correction 14 “Get outta Mendes 27 Perfected device THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: here!” 61 NBC soap 28 Mints brand 51 Highlands girl By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek 15 Trying to since 1965 with mountain 52 Big 38-Down Each row, column and overcome a 64 Mineral peaks in its feature set of 3-by-3 boxes late start, say sources logo 53 Spring time ... 18 Clemson’s 65 Poolroom 29 Surgical tube or a military must contain the conf. powder 32 “Speaking procession numbers 1 through 9 19 Silicon Valley 66 Gimlet garnish frankly,” in involving without repetition. setting 67 ACLU concerns texts a word 20 Hoops net 68 Cross with a 33 Armed conflict sequence holder top loop 34 Home run hidden in 15-, 22 Deli order 69 Creepy glance hitter? 31-, 41- and 24 New York 35 Spain’s 61-Across prison in 1971 DOWN cont. 54 Bigger photo: headlines 1 Go around 36 Like virtually Abbr. 26 Wine glass 2 Humorous all golf 57 Mennen feature feline meme club heads lotion 27 Suffers from 3 Prophecy nowadays 58 Zen question 30 Prince Harry’s source 37 __ retriever 59 “Incredible” alma mater 4 “The Daughter 38 Blowhard hero 31 “Any minute of Time” 42 Push to the 62 “Of course!” now” novelist limit 63 Not well 36 Org. with Jays 5 Six-Day War Previous Puzzle Solved and Rays peninsula 39 Elastic bikini 6 Pushing top boundaries 40 Org. with 7 Soft-drink an annual word since Codebreaker 1886 Challenge 8 Deposed 41 Critical shuttle Russian ruler maneuver 9 “That feels 44 Skier’s pick- good” me-up? 10 Pull out all the 45 Summer hrs. stops 46 Archipelago 11 Katy Perry and part Mariah Carey 50 Sweater 14 “Get outta pattern here!” THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | B5

THURSDAY EVENING OCTOBER 25 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS WIS News 10 at Entertainment Superstore Amy The Good Place Will & Grace Grace (:31) I Feel Bad Law & Order: Special Victims Unit WIS News 10 at (:34) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy WIS * 3 10 7 (N) Tonight (N) and Mateo get “The Ballad of Don- learns to say sorry to Emet’s annoying “Exile” A victim has a dual personality. 11 (N) Fallon Tiffany Haddish; Steve Kornacki; competitive. (N) key Doug” (N) Will. (N) cousin visits. (N) (N) (DVS) Buddy. (N) News 19 at 7pm (N) Inside Edition The Big Bang The- (:31) Young Shel- (:01) Mom Marjorie’s Murphy Brown S.W.A.T. “S.O.S.” Drug smugglers take News 19 at 11pm (:35) The Late Show With Stephen Col- WLTX 3 9 9 YouTube show “To ory “The Imitation don (N) (DVS) husband passes “The Girl Who Cried over a cruise ship. (N) (N) bert Dr. Phil McGraw; Kayli Carter. (N) Catch a Cheater.” Perturbation” away. (N) About Wolf” Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) Grey’s Anatomy “Everyday Angel” Mere- (:01) Station 19 “Lost and Found” Ryan is How to Get Away With Murder “It Was ABC Columbia (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live “Martin WOLO 9 5 12 “Veterans Week” (N) dith reaches out to Teddy. (N) caught off guard. (N) the Worst Day of My Life” (N) News at 11 (N) Lawrence; Daniel Kaluuya; Big Boi” Martin Lawrence; Daniel Kaluuya. (N) 2018 ETV Debates Henry McMaster (R) By The River “Nina Discovering Bever- Jamestown Rumors of a goldmine. Poldark on Masterpiece George plots his Amanpour and Company (N) The This Old House WRJA ; 11 14 and James Smith (D) debate at Greenville Leipold: Mermaid of ly Cleary return to Westminster. Hour Technical College. Hilton Head” The Big Bang NFL on FOX Pre- NFL Football Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans. Houston aims for its fifth-straight win against Miami. Brock Osweiler (MIA) has thrown five TDs in two WACH FOX News Sports Zone WACH Y 6 6 Theory game (N) (Live) starts since replacing the injured Ryan Tannehill. Osweiler started 16 games for Houston during the 2016 season, including two playoff contests. (N) at 10 (N) (Live) (Live) Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Supernatural “The Scar” Sam looks to Legacies “This Is the Part Where You The Good Wife “Threesome” Represent- The Good Wife “Lifeguard” A judge over- The Game Derwin WKTC Ø 4 22 Mandy and Eve have Vanessa educates Sheriff Mills for help. (N) Run” (Series Premiere) Young supernatu- ing a partner in the firm. turns a plea deal. and Melanie’s a secret. Eve. ral beings come of age. (N) relationship. CABLE CHANNELS The First 48 “The Girl Next Door” A feud The First 48 “Unspeakable” A missing persons case takes a turn. (N) (Part 2 of 2) (:01) Nightwatch Nation (Season Finale) (:04) The First 48 Masked gunmen (12:03) The First 48 A&E 46 130 threatens a neighborhood. Medics help a schizophrenic patient. (N) terrorize a family. “Unspeakable” (6:00) ›››› “Halloween” (1978, Horror) ›› “Trick ’r Treat” (2007, Horror) Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Dylan Baker. Terror runs › “Thirteen Ghosts” (2001, Horror) Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard. ›› “Annabelle” AMC 48 180 Donald Pleasence. rampant in a small town during Halloween. A widower, his children and others run from vengeful spirits. (2014, Horror) ANPL 41 100 Northwest Law “Shrimping Ain’t Easy” The Crocodile Hunter: Best Northwest Law Northwest Law: Uncuffed “Episode 2” (N) Northwest Law ›› “White Chicks” (2004, Comedy) Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Jaime King. Two male FBI agents pose as female social- (9:55) › “Baggage Claim” (2013, Romance-Comedy) Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs. A woman sets BET 61 162 ites. out on a cross-country quest to find a husband. Shahs of Sunset A shocking discovery Shahs of Sunset MJ and Tommy prepare Shahs of Sunset “Vida Knows Best” MJ Welcome to Waverly Mayor Craig gives Watch What Hap- Shahs of Sunset “Vida Knows Best” MJ BRAVO 47 181 about Mike. for their wedding. manages her mother, Vida. (N) Aswar a makeover. pens Live manages her mother, Vida. CNBC 35 84 Shark Tank Shark Tank All-inclusive project kits. Shark Tank Beyond the Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank CNN 3 80 Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Cuomo Prime Time (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) Anderson Cooper (6:50) The Office (:25) The Office The Office “Jury The Office “Special The Office “Talla- The Office “After The Office “Test the The Office “Last The Daily Show (:31) The Office (12:01) South Park COM 57 136 “Trivia” “Pool Party” Duty” Project” hassee” Hours” Store” Day in Florida” With Trevor Noah “Launch Party” “Wing” (6:00) ›› “Girl vs. (:40) “Invisible Sister” (2015) Rowan Blanchard, Karan Brar. (:10) Raven’s Home (:35) Bunk’d Bunk’d Bunk’d Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Bizaardvark DISN 18 200 Monster” Cleo accidentally makes her sister invisible. DSC 42 103 Alaska: The Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier “Hunting for Disaster” Otto and Eivin’s hunt ends in disaster. (N) Gold Rush “Smoked Out” Last Frontier ESPN 26 35 Countdown College Football Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter ESPN2 27 39 College Football Toledo at Western Michigan. (N) (Live) World/Poker World/Poker Around the Horn FOOD 40 109 Chopped “Bizarre Baskets!” Halloween Cake-Off Chopped “Extreme Halloween” Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Chopped FOXN 37 90 The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) The Ingraham Angle (N) Fox News at Night with Shannon Tucker Carlson (6:00) ›› “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) ›› “The Haunted Mansion” (2003, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Wallace Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic: The 700 Club ››› “The Final FREE 20 131 Voices of Adam Sandler. Shawn. A man and his family encounter ghosts in an old house. Halloween in the Disney parks. Girls” (2015) FSS 21 47 Xolos: Tijuana’s Team Women’s College Soccer Texas at Texas Tech. (N) (Live) Future Phenoms ACC All-Access Women’s College Soccer Texas at Texas Tech. (6:00) “Falling for You” (2018, Drama) 2018 Countdown to Christmas Preview 2018 Miracles of Christmas Preview The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls HALL 52 183 Taylor Cole, Tyler Hynes. Special Special “All Bets Are Off” “Blanche Delivers” HGTV 39 112 Flip or Flop Flip or Flop Flip or Flop Flip or Flop Flip or Flop At Flip or Flop At House Hunters (N) Hunters Int’l House Hunters House Hunters Flip or Flop At HIST 45 110 Mountain Men “The Rising Storm” Mountain Men “Double Jeopardy” Mountain Men “The Gauntlet” (N) The Return of Shelby the Swamp Man (:05) Mountain Men “The Rising Storm” Mountain Men CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Three CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A grisly CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A mur- CSI: Crime Scene ION 13 18 people confess to a crime. discovery in an art exhibit. former Mayor of Las Vegas is shot. medevac helicopter is hijacked. der near a traveling sideshow. Investigation Grey’s Anatomy “Go Big or Go Home” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance” (2018, Biography) Parisa Fitz-Henley, Bur- (:03) ›› “William & Kate” (2011, Docudrama) Ben Cross, Camilla Luddington. Prince “Harry & Meghan: LIFE 50 145 Harper Avery puts Bailey on edge. gess Abernethy. Meghan and Harry meet after being set up by friends. William and Kate Middleton begin a royal romance. A Royal Romance” MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews (N) All In With Chris Hayes (N) The Rachel Maddow Show (N) The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams (N) Rachel Maddow NICK 16 210 The Loud House The Loud House iCarly SpongeBob ›› “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” (2012) Voices of Ben Stiller. Friends Friends Friends PARMT 64 153 Friends Friends ››› “Beetlejuice” (1988, Comedy) Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin. Heathers Veronica Sawyer deals with her friends. (:43) “A Nightmare on Elm Street” ›› “Wrong Turn” (2003, Horror) Desmond Harrington, Eliza Dushku, Emmanuelle ››› “The Cabin in the Woods” (2011) Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth. Bad (:04) “Karma” (2018, Horror) Mandela Van Peebles, Brytni SYFY 58 152 Chriqui. Inbred cannibals terrorize six stranded motorists. things happen when five friends go to a remote woodland cabin. Sarpy, Kanoa Goo. Manny unleashes a karma demon. Seinfeld “The Pick” Seinfeld “The Visa” Seinfeld “The Seinfeld Jerry tries The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Guest Book The Guest Book Brooklyn Nine-Nine TBS 24 156 Movie” to refute a rumor. Theory Theory Theory Theory “Finding Reality” “Under Cover” (6:00) ››› “The Woman in White” ›› “High Anxiety” (1977, Comedy) Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn. A doctor with vertigo ››› “Enter Laughing” (1967, Comedy) Jose Ferrer, Shelley Winters, Reni Santoni. (12:15) ›› “Proto- TCM 49 186 (1948) Eleanor Parker. heads the Institute for the Very Very Nervous. Carl Reiner reminisces about his show business beginnings. col” (1984) TLC 43 157 (6:00) 90 Day Fiancé Long Island Medium Long Island Medium Long Island Medium (:03) Long Island Medium Island Medium NCIS: New Orleans “Second Line” A Navy NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers. (N Subject to Blackout) TNT 23 158 man is killed during a parade. (Live) TRUTV 38 129 Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Laff Mobb Laff Laff Mobb Laff Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers TV LAND 55 161 M*A*S*H (:36) M*A*S*H (:12) Everybody Loves Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Two and Half Men Two and Half Men King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens NCIS “Rendezvous” A Navy SEAL goes NCIS “Voices” A person of interest is found NCIS “Ready or Not” The team tracks an NCIS “Double Down” A senator’s son is The Purge “The Giving Time Is Here” Lila NCIS: Los Angeles USA 25 132 missing in Paraguay. (DVS) murdered. (DVS) elusive arms dealer. (DVS) injured. (DVS) grapples with rejection. “Leipei” WE 68 166 Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta (N) (:01) Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta (:01) Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta Hip Hop WGNA 8 172 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Married ... With CW launches ‘Legacies’; ‘Big Bang’ takes on Halloween

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Proof that even supernatural entities cannot surmount the tyranny of appearances and good cheekbones, the CW launches "Legacies" (9 p.m., TV- 14). A spin-off of a spin-off ("The Originals" by way of "The Vampire Diaries"), this new series takes place at the secretive Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, located in Mystic Falls. Apparently, the locals are too intimidated by the pricey look of the place to realize that its student body is composed entirely of werewolves, vam- pires and other creatures in training. This being the CW, everybody is gorgeous and high-strung, prone to cruel up- speak, tearful breakdowns and sudden tantrums. Danielle Rose Russell stars as Hope Mikaelson, a rare enti- ty blending the bloodlines of any number of special crea- tures. Her status inspires head- master Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis) to personally tutor her in all of the mystic arts. This special treatment results in all manner of jealousy among the other students. The jaded students in "Lega- cies" are aware that their SONJA FLEMMING / CBS 2018 CBS BROADCASTING INC. school resembles Hogwarts From left, Rajesh Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki), Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) and Sheldon Cooper from the "Harry Potter" books. (Jim Parsons) are seen in “The Imitation Perturbation” episode of “The Big Bang Theory.” When Wolowitz dresses up as Sheldon for Halloween, They also argue about the "ac- Sheldon seeks retaliation at Leonard and Penny’s Halloween party on tonight’s episode on CBS Television Network. curacy" of the "Twilight" saga SERIES NOTES and its depiction of vampires through Oct. 29. CBS, TV-PG). ny Haddish, Steve Kornacki and werewolves. But this is a • "The Americans" has run TONIGHT'S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Teddy depends on Meredith and Buddy on "The Tonight soap opera mainly concerned its course. But fans of 1980s on "Grey's Anatomy" (8 p.m. Show" (11:35 p.m., NBC) ... Mar- with the manic emotions of spy thrillers told from the • The Houston Texans host the ABC, TV-14) ... Sheriff Mills re- tin Lawrence, Daniel Kaluuya beautiful teens. "other" side are not without op- Miami Dolphins on "Thursday turns on "Supernatural" (8 p.m., and Big Boi appear on "Jimmy Hope may be the offspring tions. SundanceTV, the premi- Night Football" (8 p.m., Fox). CW, TV-14) ... Marjorie grieves Kimmel Live" (11:35 p.m., ABC) of Klaus Mikaelson and Hay- um streaming service for • Janet uses her vast re- on "Mom" (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) ... Gerard Butler, Nicolle Wal- ley Marshall and descended AMC, launches "Deutschland sources to help Chidi solve a ... Snappy dialogue and forced lace and Louie Anderson visit from vampire, werewolf and 86," a 10-episode follow-up to problem on "The Good Place" entendres on "Will & Grace" (9 "Late Night With Seth Meyers" witch bloodlines, but "Lega- the acclaimed German series (8:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). p.m., NBC, TV-14) ... Frank's (12:35 a.m., NBC) ... Amber Ste- cies" can trace its family tree "Deutschland 83," set in the • Ryan meets a face from his undercover work is discovered vens West, Randall Park and back to "Dawson's Creek." Gen- East German foreign intelli- past on "Station 19" (9 p.m. on "Murphy Brown" (9:30 p.m., Lenny Kravitz appear on "The erations of inbreeding have gence agency during the wan- ABC, TV-14). CBS, TV-PG) ... Do as I say on "I Late Late Show With James Cor- eradicated all traces of humor. ing days of the Cold War. Only • A homeless sexual assault Feel Bad" (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV- den" (12:35 a.m., CBS). • "Roseanne" was not the they don't know that the fall of victim's fragile mental health 14) ... A cruise ship under siege (c) 2018 United Feature year's most controversial re- the Berlin Wall is three years complicates her case on "Law & on "S.W.A.T." (10 p.m., CBS, TV- Syndicate boot. A "new" episodic version away. Order: Special Victims Unit" (10 14) ... Annalise schemes on of the 1989 dark comedy HALLOWEEN-THEMED p.m., NBC, TV-14). "How to Get Away With Murder" "Heathers" was supposed to EPISODES CULT CHOICE (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). debut last spring. After the LATE NIGHT Parkland, Florida, school • Wolowitz dresses up as A medium (Margaret Ruth- shooting in February, some Sheldon for Halloween on "The erford) dredges up the ghost of "The Daily Show With Trevor thought the series' satire hit Big Bang Theory" (8 p.m., CBS, a man's (Rex Harrison) first Noah" (11 p.m., Comedy Cen- too close to home. At one point, TV-PG). wife (Kay Hammond), much to tral) surveys corruption in the EVERY DAY Viacom dropped the series en- • Holiday music grates on the chagrin of his second (Con- Washington "swamp" ... Dr. tirely. Garrett on "Superstore" (8 p.m., stance Cummings), in director Phil McGraw, Kayli Carter and But "Heathers" (10 p.m., Par- NBC, TV-14). David Lean's 1945 Technicolor Andrea Bocelli are booked on amount, TV-MA) has been re- • A church-sponsored haunt- adaptation of Noel Coward's "The Late Show With Stephen Col- edited, to air nightly as a mini- ed house sparks a controversy stage comedy "Blithe Spirit" bert" (11:35 p.m., CBS) ... series in two-hour installments on "Young Sheldon" (8:30 p.m., (4:15 p.m., TCM). Jimmy Fallon welcomes Tiffa- B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

We will be happy to change your ad if an error is 803-774-12 made; however we are not responsible for errors after the fi rst run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of  an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse CLASSIFIEDS OR TO PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE GO TO WWW.THE ITEM.COM/PLACEMYAD or cancel any ad at any time.

Summons & Summons & Roofing Trucking LEGAL Notice Notice Opportunities REAL All Types of Roofing & Roofing that should you fail to Answer the ESTATE NOTICES courses and distances as are shown Truck / Trailer Service foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs on said plat, reference to which is exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley Technician / Welder will move for a general Order of hereby made pursuant to authority 803-316-4734. Immediate opening for a general Summons & Reference of this cause to the contained in 30-50-250 of the Code of service technician to perform Notice Master-In-Equity or Special Referee Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as Homes for Sale for Sumter County, which Order amended. Tree Service general maintenance and PM shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the services. Experience with general SUMMONS South Carolina Rules of Civil This being the same property repair, brakes, lights along with For Sale by Owner! Save reality Procedures, specifically provide that conveyed to Nathanael Lukens by Newman's Tree Service Tree welding/fabricating experience costs! 3BR/2BA DW on half acre, IN THE FAMILY COURT the said Master-In-Equity or Special deed of James D. Scaffe, Jr., dated removal, trimming, topping, view furnished or unfurnished Fish Rd. THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Master is authorized and empowered preferred. Benefit package in- August 15, 2006 and recorded August enhancement pruning, bobcat cludes medical, dental, life, pre- Dalzell Call for info 803-512-0386 CASE NO: 2018-DR-43-960 to enter a final judgment in this 16, 2006 in Book 1040 at Page 1969 in cause. work stump grinding, Lic & scription and 401K plan. Compa- the Office of the Register of Deeds insured. Call 803-316-0128 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA for Sumter County. ny supplied uniforms, paid vaca- COUNTY OF SUMTER TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN tions, paid holidays and accrued TRANSPORTATION YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, TMS No. 2051205014 stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, PTO time. Salary based on Naomi Myra Pinto and Cyril Joseph UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF experience and $1,000.00 sign-on Pinto, Sr., AGE AND THE PERSON WITH 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Plaintiff WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES Property address: bonus. Applicants can apply in IN RE: AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER 25 Alice Dr. person at Freehold Cartage 132 Jordan Olivia Davey, a minor under SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: Sumter, SC 29150 Myrtle Beach Hwy Sumter, SC Mopeds / ATVs / the age of fourteen (14) years (DOB: 29153 or call 803-773-2611ext 25. Motorcycles 6-29-2010) YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. MERCHANDISE Resumes can be e-mailed to vs. AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Ronald C. Scott [email protected]. Amber Jennelle Ross and Joe Doe, appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem ([email protected]), Hourly rate commensurate with 2003 Harley Davidson Road King, the unknown Father, within thirty (30) days after the SC Bar #4996 10,000 miles, like new! $9,500 OBO. Defendants service of this Summons and Notice Reginald P. Corley experience. upon you. If you fail to do so, ([email protected]), SC Want to Buy Call 968-6783 TO THE ABOVE NAMED Plaintiff will apply to have the Bar #69453 DEFENDANTS: appointment of the Guardian ad Angelia J. Grant Miscellaneous Litem Nisi, Warren R. Herndon, Jr., ([email protected]), Will buy furniture by piece or YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED made absolute. SC Bar #78334 bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, and required to answer the Allison E. Heffernan 4 wheelers, or almost anything of RENTALS Complaint herein a copy of which is NOTICE ([email protected]), SC value. Also old signs & lawn herewith served upon you, and to Bar #68530 furniture Call 803-983-5364 serve a copy of your answer to said TO THE DEFENDANTS: Matthew E. Rupert Complaint to Calvin K. Hastie, Sr., YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE ([email protected]), SC Unfurnished Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiffs, that the Summons and Complaint, of Bar #100740 Firewood Homes at his office, 7 East Hampton which the foregoing is a copy of the Louise M. Johnson Avenue, Sumter, South Carolina, Summons, were filed with the Clerk ([email protected]), SC 29150, within thirty (30) days after of Court for Sumter County, South Bar #16586 TONS & TONS of fire wood premium Move-in in time the service hereof, exclusive of the Carolina on August 28, 2018. Tasha B. Thompson seasoned oak. U haul $50 per pick for the Holidays!!! day of such Service; and on your ([email protected]), up load, delivered 1 cord $130. For Rent: failure to do so, judgment by default PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the SC Bar #76415 Collins Tree Service 803-499-2136 will be rendered against you for the order appointing Warren R. H. Guyton Murrell 112 Maney St., 3Br, 2Ba, $550 relief demanded in the Complaint. Herndon, Jr., whose address is 218 E. ([email protected]), SC 195-I Hoyt St. 3Br, 1.5Ba, $475 Garage, Yard & 2Br, 1Ba $450 Main Street, Suite 2, Lexington, SC Bar #64134 Estate Sales 195-Q Hoyt St. The Hastie Law Firm 29072, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for Craig T. Smith 62 Hoyt Hyts 2Br, 1.5Ba, $450 Calvin K. Hastie, Sr. all persons whomsoever herein ([email protected]), 4266 Hickory Rd 2Br, 1Ba $350 Refurbished batteries as low as Attorney for the Plaintiffs collectively designated as Richard SC Bar #102831 Multi-Family: Sat. 7-12 at 5555 237 Clement St. 2Br, 1Ba, $350 $45. Golf cart batteries $65. 7 East Hampton Avenue Roe, defendants herein whose ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF Pershing Dr. Dalzell. Clothes, ATV, Auto Electric Co. Sumter, South Carolina 29150 names and addresses are unknown, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 truck, trailer and tools. 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 (803) 774-7776 including any thereof who may be Columbia, SC 29204 Come fill out your applications at 294 803-252-3340 Bultman Dr. or call 8203-938-5524. minors, incapacitated, or under One Day Estate Sale: Sun. Oct. SUMMONS other legal disability, whether AND NOTICES residents or non-residents of South 28th 12-5 at 121 Chappell St. Houses for rent 2 & 3 bedrooms Carolina; for all named Defendants, Sumter. Antiques, washer & dryer. Call 803-773-7789 IN THE COURT OF addresses unknown, who may be COMMON PLEAS infants, incapacitated, or under a For Sale Mobile Home CASE NO. legal disability; for any unknown or Trade Rentals 2018-CP-43-01571 heirs-at-law of Nathanael Lukens ANNOUNCEMENTS a/k/a Nathanael George Lukens, including their heirs, personal Wood Mizer saw mill (model STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA LT40), exc. cond. New HP motor Scenic Lake COUNTY OF SUMTER representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons In Memory (200 hrs) 30 spare blades. $10,000. 2 Br/2 ba, No pets, housing entitled to claim through them; and Call 803-499-2136 accepted (1 child). 499-1500 Quicken Loans Inc., /469-6978 betw. 9am-5pm PLAINTIFF, for all other unknown persons with VS. any right, title, or interest in and to New & used Heat pumps & A/C. Irene E. Lukens a/k/a Irene the real estate that is the subject of Will install/repair, Call 843-992-2364 American MHP, 2 & 3/BR, lot Elizabeth Lukens, as Personal this foreclosure action, was filed in rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup Representative, individually, and as the Office of the Clerk of Court for Evergreen Cemetary, Fountain inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300. Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate Sumter County on the 4th day of September, 2018. Garden Three - 2 plots & 2 vaults. of Nathanael Lukens a/k/a Nathanael $8,000 for all. Call 843-607-4887. George Lukens, Deceased; Benjamin Lukens, individually, and as Legal YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said Call us Today! Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Nathanael Lukens a/k/a Nathanael Defendants, or someone in their George Lukens, Deceased; Carolyn behalf or in behalf of any of them, Lukens a/k/a Carolyn Craven, shall within thirty (30) days after EMPLOYMENT individually, and as Legal Heir or service of notice of this order upon 36 W. Liberty St. Devisee of the Estate of Nathanael them by publication, exclusive of the 803.774.1200 Lukens a/k/a Nathanael George day of such service, procure to be www.theitem.com Lukens, Deceased; and Any appointed for them, or any of them, a Help Wanted Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Guardian Ad Litem to represent Full-Time Estate of Nathanael Lukens a/k/a them or any of them for the purposes Nathanael George Lukens, Deceased, of this action, the Plaintiff will apply their heirs or devisees, successors for an order making the appointment Newman's Tree Service and assigns, and all other persons of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi Now hiring tree workers, climbers, entitled to claim through them; all absolute. In Loving Memory of bucket truck operators, and unknown persons with any right, Mary Harris Hunter groundsmen. Driver's license and title or interest in the real estate LIS PENDENS It has been 8 years since you left us. experience is required. described herein; also any persons There is not a day that goes by that 803-316-0128 who may be in the military service of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an we don't miss your voice, and to the United States of America, being a action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the hear your laugh. We know God don't Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, class designated as John Doe; and make mistakes Mama, so until we Broad St is seeking a front desk any unknown minors or persons Defendants above named for the under a disability being a class foreclosure of a certain mortgage meet again, rest in peace. We love clerk, housekeeper, and mainte- designated as Richard Roe, given by Nathanael Lukens to and miss you. nance engineer. Please apply in DEFENDANT(S). Mortgage Electronic Registration Your Children, Grandchildren, & person at: (181103.00038) Systems, Inc. as nominee for Great grandchildren. 2645 Broad St. Sumter, SC Quicken Loans Inc., dated June 17, TO THE DEFENDANTS 2013, recorded July 2, 2013, in the Nesbitt Transportation is now office of the Clerk of Court/Register ABOVE-NAMED: hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED of Deeds for Sumter County, in Book 1189, at Page 3807; thereafter, said 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs and required to appear and defend BUSINESS experience. Home nights and week- by answering the Complaint in this Mortgage was assigned to Quicken action, of which a copy is herewith Loans Inc. by assignment instrument SERVICES ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics. served upon you, and to serve a copy dated July 19, 2018 and recorded Call 843-621-0943 or 843-659-8254 of your Answer on the subscribers at August 2, 2018 in Book 1247 at Page their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, 249. HVAC Service Tech position & Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box Home install person avail. F/T w/ benefits. 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, The description of the premises is as Improvements Apply in person Gene's Heating & follows: 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days Air, LLC, 4035 Raccoon Rd. Manning after the service hereof, exclusive of All that certain piece, parcel or lot of CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT the day of such service; except that land with the improvements thereon, H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel if any, situate, lying and being in the Serious musicians for start up the United States of America, if paint roofs gutters drywall blown band to play beach music and Call, email or fax us today! named, shall have sixty (60) days to County of Sumter, State of South ceilings ect. 773-9904 answer after the service hereof, Carolina, being shown and country. Contact Curtis Coker FAX exclusive of the day of such service; delineated as Lot No. 26, Block A, as 803-552-5154 FODVVLILHG#WKHLWHPFRP‡   and if you fail to do so, judgment by shown on that certain Plat of Joseph SBC Construction of Sumter default will be rendered against you R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated April 11, Metal /Shingle Roofs• Porches • for the relief demanded in the 1990 and recorded in the Office of Concrete & Windows the Register of Deeds for Sumter (803) 774-12 Complaint. •Water Problems •Tree removal County in Plat Book 90 at Page 603,   Call BURCH 803-720-4129 YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE and having such boundaries, metes,

You live in Sumter. Your news should, too.

Watch new episodes Monday - Friday at TheItem.com/studiosumter [email protected] I (803) 774-1200 C1 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 2018 HEALTH MATTERS THE SUMTER ITEM

2018HEALTH MATTERS C2 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 2018 HEALTH MATTERS THE SUMTER ITEM Keeping the blood fl owing with Aortic Valve Disease

the valve does not open enough to have led to damage to the valve, with heart irregularities that allow the blood to leave the heart. and congenital valve disease - a some people may describe as “pal- Typically, aortic valve disease valve disease that has been there pitations.” However, many people is discovered in patients after since birth. with heart valve disease have no their doctor hears a murmur. Also, as you age, the risk for de- symptoms. This murmur is usually detected veloping calcium on the valves in- Although you should be sensi- during a routine offi ce visit and creases. This build-up of calcium tive to the signs and symptoms of can be easily heard through the leads to problems with the aortic valve disease, don’t be alarmed physician’s stethoscope. If a heart valve, causing the leafl ets of the simply because you are tired, “murmur” is heard, the physician valve to stiffen and narrow, which particularly if you are 65 or older. orders additional tests to confi rm limits their motion and ability to After all, as we age, we can feel the diagnosis. open and close properly. fatigued more easily. TESTING SYMPTOMS TREATMENT Echocardiogram (the gold stan- Individuals with aortic valve Treatment will depend on what dard) uses sound waves – similar disease may not have any symp- is causing your valve problem to ultrasounds used on pregnant toms in the early stages of the dis- and if you are experiencing any women – to take moving pictures ease. Over time, they may begin symptoms. Your physician will of the heart. If the test doesn’t re- to experience: probably recommend some heart- sult in a satisfactory picture, the • Fatigue or weakness; healthy lifestyle changes. You can doctor may order other tests. • Shortness of breath, especial- expect to: BY DR. DENNIS LANG Transesophageal Echocardio- ly when active; • Quit smoking and avoid sec- McLeod Cardiology Associates gram (TEE) is also an ultrasound, • A heart that feels like it is ond-hand smoke; but the pictures are captured pounding, racing or beating • Follow a heart-healthy diet; from inside the throat with a unevenly; • Be active. Ask your physician The human heart has four small fl exible tube. • Chest pain often brought on what type of exercise is safe main valves. Their function is to Cardiac Catheterization results by exercise; and for you; and keep the blood fl owing through can show how much the aortic • Fainting or a light-headed • Obtain or stay at a healthy the heart in one direction. If one valve is leaking and check the feeling. weight that is right for you. of the four valves do not open or health of the coronary arteries. People who have symptoms close properly, the result is heart Magnetic Resonance Imaging of aortic valve disease should The physicians of McLeod valve disease. (MRI) may be used to check the be referred to the McLeod Valve Cardiology Associates can help The aortic valve is the main aortic valve and how well the Clinic for education and assis- you manage valve disease or valve that allows all the blood to heart is pumping blood. tance in managing this condition. other heart-related conditions. be pumped out of the heart. For questions on whether you Cardiologists Ryan Garbalosa and There are two types of aortic RISK FACTORS are a candidate for the clinic, Dennis Lang and Electrophysiolo- valve disease: The most important risk factor check with your primary care gist Prabal Guha care for patients Regurgitation – the valve does for aortic valve disease is ad- physician or cardiologist, or call on the campus of McLeod Health not close completely, allowing vanced age. Simply stated, the the McLeod Valve Clinic at (843) Clarendon and at their offi ce at blood to leak backward into the valve wears out over time. Other 777-8258. 540 Physicians Lane in Sumter. heart. risk factors include previous The most common symptoms Appointments can be made by Stenosis – much more common, rheumatic fever – which would include fatigue or tiredness along calling (803) 883-5171.

NORMAL AORTA

CALCIFIED AORTA

FOR A HEALTHIER YOU Personal Training Group Exercise Commit to be YFIT YFIT Camp Healthy Life Support SUMTER FAMILY YMCA 0LOOHU5RDG \PFDVXPWHURUJ THE SUMTER ITEM 2018 HEALTH MATTERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | C3 Lowering cholesterol levels through a healthy lifestyle

levels get high in the fi rst place. to 5 to 6 percent of daily calories The body naturally produces and to try and avoid trans-fat SMOKING all of the cholesterol it needs. completely. Smoking lowers HDL cholester- There is LDL, or “bad” choles- Reducing these fats means ol, also known as the good choles- terol, and HDL sometimes called limiting one’s intake of red meat terol. When someone with high “good” cholesterol. A body needs and whole milk dairy products. cholesterol smokes, their risk of both the “good” and “bad” choles- Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat- heart disease increases. Smokers terol to function. free dairy products, limit fried can lower their cholesterol levels An unhealthy lifestyle, such as foods, and cook with healthy oils. by quitting, and non-smokers eating unhealthy foods and being A healthy diet should also include should avoid exposure to second- physically inactive, causes the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, hand smoke. body to have more bad cholesterol poultry, fi sh and nuts. Following in the blood than it needs. This is this example may help increase LOSING WEIGHT usually the cause of high choles- fi ber intake, which is also benefi - Being overweight or obese can terol for most people. High choles- cial. A diet high in fi ber can help raise bad cholesterol and lower terol can also be infl uenced by the lower cholesterol levels by as the good cholesterol. A weight genes we inherit from our parents much as 10 percent. loss as little as 10 percent can go or even grandparents, but, unfor- a long way toward reversing high tunately, that is something that EXERCISE cholesterol levels or even lower- we can’t change. Thirty minutes of aerobic ex- ing risk if you don’t have high Whether the high cholesterol ercise, which should be moderate cholesterol. BY DR. RYAN GARBALOSA is self-imposed or inherited, the intensity so that one is breathing Whether you already have been McLeod Cardiologist fi rst step to lowering it is lifestyle faster, done fi ve times a week is diagnosed with high cholester- changes. But, don’t go it alone. enough to lower both cholesterol ol or are at risk, talk with your McLeod Cardiology Associates Work with your doctor to create and high blood pressure. Brisk doctor about the lifestyle changes an action plan of lifestyle changes walking, swimming or bicycling you can make for a more heart The body needs some choles- that can be made. are examples of aerobic exercise. terol to work properly. If there is Four lifestyle changes that may Choose an exercise that you enjoy healthy life. too much in the blood, it can stick need to be focused on include: because you are more likely to The physicians of McLeod to the artery walls, narrowing or 1. Eating a heart-healthy diet; stick with it. You can also break Cardiology Associates can help even blocking them, putting you 2. Regular exercise; up the 30 minutes to 10 or 15 you manage cholesterol or other at risk for coronary artery dis- 3. Avoiding tobacco smoke; and minute increments at different heart-related conditions. Cardiol- ease. 4. Losing weight if needed. intervals throughout the day if ogists Ryan Garbalosa and Den- For anyone diagnosed with that fi ts better into your schedule. nis Lang and Electrophysiologist high cholesterol, it is important HEART-HEALTHY DIET Remember, before beginning an Prabal Guha care for patients on they work towards a goal of low- The best way to lower choles- exercise routine, it is important the campus of McLeod Health ering their cholesterol levels. But, terol through diet is to reduce you consult with your doctor Clarendon and at their offi ce, 540 before we get into how to lower saturated fat and trans fat. The fi rst. Physicians Lane. Appointments high cholesterol, it is important American Heart Association rec- can be made by calling (803) 883- to understand how cholesterol ommends limiting saturated fat 5171. Puzzled by Your Health Insurance Options?

Medicare Open Enrollment is here October 15th through December 7th

,ĂƞŝĞůĚ/ŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞŐĞŶĐLJŝƐŚĞƌĞƚŽŚĞůƉ ƌĞǀŝĞǁLJŽƵƌŽƉƟŽŶƐĂŶĚĚĞĐŝĚĞŽŶĂDĞĚŝĐĂƌĞ ĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞWůĂŶƚŚĂƚŝƐƌŝŐŚƚĨŽƌLJŽƵ

DĞĞƚǁŝƚŚ&ĂŝƌĞLJŶŶ,ĂƞŝĞůĚ͕ ĂĐĞƌƟĮĞĚ͕ůŽĐĂůĂŐĞŶƚǁŝƚŚĚĞĐĂĚĞƐŽĨ DĞĚŝĐĂƌĞĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĂůůƚŽƐĞƚƵƉĂŶĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ 803-778-6488 ŽƌǀŝƐŝƚϮϭϵt͘,ĂŵƉƚŽŶǀĞ͕͘^ƵŵƚĞƌ C4 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 2018 HEALTH MATTERS THE SUMTER ITEM

Carolina Diabetes & Kidney Foundation Teaching is sponsoring the teens the 22nd Annual threats of Community Diabetes Fair vaping Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 12:00 Noon - 5:00pm

at Eric Howard/Special to The Sumter Item Wilson Hall School From METRO factor for future conven- ability of these products 520 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC tional cigarette use. In and their assorted fl avors The corner of Wise Dr. & Wilson Hall Rd. Cigarette smoking con- the study, researchers may be appealing to youth. tinues to decline among surveyed 1,408 Connecti- Vaping ads may be en- pre-teens and teenagers, cut high school students ticing kids, too. Cigarette Exhibits • Grand Prizes according to a survey from three times – in autumn ads glamorizing smoking Monitoring the Future. 2013, spring 2014 and have all but vanished. Free Health Screenings But, the number of young autumn 2015 – on their use However, vaping ads are people who are vaping of e-cigarettes and tradi- becoming more noticeable. According to a National Door Prizes • 4 Lectures or smoking e-cigarettes tional tobacco cigarettes. Youth Tobacco Survey, has increased. This un- Teens who used an e-cig- about seven in 10 middle Refreshments derscores the importance arette within a month of participating in the survey and high school students of greater education for were exposed to e-ciga- youngsters and their par- in 2013 had seven times greater odds of smoking rette advertisements in ents about the potential 2014, when the vaping tobacco cigarettes in 2014. hazards of vaping. trend began to explode. FREE & OPEN TO A year later, e-cigarette The popularity of vap- Even though e-ciga- ing is troubling. A study users were more than rettes are marketed to THE PUBLIC from researchers at the three times more likely to be safer than traditional Department of Psychiatry smoke tobacco cigarettes. cigarettes because they For more information, please call at Yale University School Perceptions that vaping purportedly contain fewer of Medicine that was is less harmful than con- chemicals and harmless Carolina Diabetes & Kidney Center published in the journal ventional cigarettes may water vapor, some experts @ 803-469-7500 Ext. 262 Pediatrics found the rising be a contributing factor say this isn’t the case. No frequency of e-cigarette to their rising popularity. federal agency oversaw use was a signifi cant risk Also, the widespread avail- initial development of the e-cigarette industry, so no standards exist — although this may be changing soon. One Food and Drug Administration review of 18 different e-cigarette cartridges found toxic and carcino- genic chemicals in some but not others. Also, some products that were labeled to be nicotine-free actually did have nicotine. Many vaping juices contain nicotine, propyl- ene glycol, glycerine and fl avorings. No long-term evidence regarding the safety of these chemicals when inhaled exists. The American Lung Associa- tion says some e-cigarettes OUTPATIENT use diacetyl, a buttery-fl a- vored chemical once used in food production like popcorn. When inhaled, ULTRASOUND diacetyl causes bronchi- olitis obliterans — more commonly referred to as CT SCAN “popcorn lung.” This is a scarring of the tiny air sacs in the lungs that re- sults in the thickening and X-RAY narrowing of the airways. Some teens also replace the e-juice with marijuana LAB and hash oils. These va- porized oils produce little smell, which makes them hard to detect. URGENT CARE Vaping may seem like a harmless trend. But, par- ents and children should PHYSICALS be cognizant of the threats that vaping poses to one’s overall health. WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION INJURY Did you know? A 2015 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair survey found that smoking is not just among the most unhealthy OPEN MON-FRI habits, but also the most irri- tating. The survey, conducted 8AM-7:30PM by telephone among a random sample of 1,019 adults across SAT 10AM-5:30PM the United States, found that 32 percent of participants consider smoking to be the most irritating habit. While smoking MOST MAJOR INSURANCES and its effects on both smokers and nonsmokers subjected to ACCEPTED secondhand smoke can contrib- ute to problems such as heart disease and stroke, 23 percent of those polled cited using crude language as the bad habit that irritates them the most. Twenty percent of survey participants said speaking while chewing LORING MILL & food was the bad habit that irritated them the most, while PATRIOT PARKWAY smacking gum (8 percent) and biting nails (4 percent) round- ed out the top fi ve. Though smoking might have earned the 803-905-FAST (3278) distinction of most irritating bad habit, 10 percent of respondents admitted lighting up a cigarette was the bad habit they would WWW.FASTERCARESUMTER.COM most likely do in secret. THE SUMTER ITEM 2018 HEALTH MATTERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 | C5 Protect your back with activity, exercise By Missy Corrigan Special to The Sumter Item

Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults in the United States. This pain can be caused by strained mus- cles or ligaments, excess weight, poor posture or just everyday activities. Worldwide, back pain is the leading cause of dis- Make fi tness a family affair ability. In the U.S. alone, more than 80 percent of From Palmetto Health she added. activity; Americans experience Lizarribar said involve the whole • Take a bike tour of a historical some type of back pain, What better way is there to teach family in planning what you will part of your town; affecting people of all ages your children healthy habits than do. Here are recommendations on • Play a game of kickball, fl ag or and costing approximately by being active as a family? Palmet- things you can do together, whether touch football or you want to stick close to home or • Chase your dog around until $50 billion in health care to Health wants to remind families costs each year. go for an adventure: someone captures a ball or toy it to make fi tness a family affair. • Wash the car together; has in its mouth. Your back is an import- “When planning family activi- • Go hiking, biking or walking at “Fitness isn’t all about sports,” ant structure made up of ties around fi tness, it is important a nearby park; Lizarribar said. “It’s about being bones, joints and ligaments to make it fun,” said Hollins Liz- • Visit a corn maze; outdoors or moving in a healthy that allows you to stand, arribar, M.D., physician, Palmetto • Take advantage of your lo- way together as a family.” lift and move. Because of Health-USC Family Medicine. cal community center’s pool or Regardless of the activity you the range of daily move- “Don’t use the word exercise at all. playground, even if it’s just for 30 choose, being active as a family is Instead, use games, competitions or ments, the muscles and lig- minutes; good for the mind and body. challenges.” aments stretch regularly. • Window shop at the mall. Just For more information about Pal- Lizarribar said this is important be sure to let your children know metto Health-USC Family Medicine, Any excessive movement when you have a family that in- you’re not there to buy anything; visit www.PalmettoHealth.org or can cause tears, tissue cludes children and teens. • Play a fi tness game on a Wii or call CareCall at (803) 296-CARE damage, muscle strains or “If it isn’t fun, it won’t happen,” video game console that includes (2273). even rupture discs. Back pain can occur from inju- ries and accidents from even the simplest everyday movement of bending over Early Detection Leads The Fight to tie your shoe. When you develop prob- lems in your back, this can Against Breast Cancer. extend to your legs, hips, neck and arms, so protect- ing your back is important. Both strengthening and stretching exercises that include all the muscles that attach to the back is critical. Having a strong core, which includes ab- dominal, back and glutes, is necessary for relieving back pains. When we have back pain, it hurts to move but remaining sedentary is actually less effective at re- covering and in some cases can make things worse. Exercise and stretching prevents us from being stiff. It helps keep our tendons and ligaments fl exible, which greatly re- duces the risk for a strain or tear. Additionally, weak muscles cannot support the back properly. So, strengthening exercises are essential to providing adequate support for the spine. In addition to stretch- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in South Carolina. ing and strengthening your body, try these other Studies show that early detection can lead to survival rates of 95% or better. The best tool in early strategies for preventing detection is a mammogram, which can identify breast abnormalities before they can be felt. the onset of back pain or to help reduce your pain: At McLeod Health, we provide mammograms at each of our locations. We also have a mobile • Maintain a healthy mammography unit that travels across the region throughout the year. weight; • Remain active; • Avoid prolonged inac- To schedule a mammogram, call 843-777-2095. tivity; • Warm up or stretch be- fore exercising or physical activities; MOBILE UNIT DELIVERS • Maintain proper pos- 3D MAMMOGRAPHY TO YOU. ture; • Wear comfortable, low- The McLeod Mobile Mammography Unit off ers heeled shoes; a private, convenient setting for women to undergo • Sleep on a mattress of their 3D mammogram. Visit McLeodRadiology.org medium fi rmness and to see if the unit is coming to a location near you. • When lifting an object, lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist

Missy Corrigan is exec- utive of community health for Sumter Family YMCA. McLeod Regional She can be reached at FLORENCE | CHERAW | CLARENDON | DILLON | DARLINGTON | LORIS | SEACOAST mcorrigan@ymcasumter. org or (803) 773-1404. C6 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 2018 HEALTH MATTERS THE SUMTER ITEM

Follow these tips to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet Did you know?

From Palmetto Health vegetables (no added sauc- 4. MIX THEM UP. According to the American Psychiatric es or gravies). Association, psychotherapy is a way to help • Mix vegetables in with According to the Unit- • When selecting canned pasta sauces, lasagnas, people with a variety of mental illnesses and ed States Department of fruit, select those in their emotional diffi culties. Sometimes referred to as Agriculture (USDA), more own juices rather than casseroles, soups and than 90 percent of adults syrup. Look for canned omelets. “talk therapy,” psychotherapy can help people and children do not con- vegetables that say “low • Combine fresh or fro- cope with diffi culties they face in their daily lives, sume the recommended sodium,” “reduced sodi- zen berries into pancakes, but also help people deal with extraordinary amount of fruits and veg- um,” or “no salt added.” waffl es or muffi ns as Rinsing off canned veg- events, such as the death of a loved one or the etables. Palmetto Health another great way to make Heart Hospital dietitian etables also reduces the diagnosis of a medical illness. Psychotherapy sodium. fruits and veggies a part of also can help people cope with the impact of Lisa Akly offers these tips every meal. to get more fruits and veg- trauma. Psychotherapy sessions can involve a 2. KEEP IT COLORFUL. • When baking a cake, etables into your diet. • Fruits and vegetables add unsweetened apple- single individual or be conducted in small or How many fruits and come in so many colors large groups. Short-term psychotherapy sessions veggie should you eat? sauce or canned pumpkin (red, yellow/orange, white Your age, gender and in place of some of the oil to deal with immediate issues may require just or tan/brown, blue/purple in the recipe. level of physical activi- and green). These colors a few visits with a therapist, while long-term ty determine how many give them their varieties sessions may require months or years to help fruits and vegetables you in nutrient content. 5. VARY YOUR COOKING people fully cope with longstanding, complex should eat. In general, the • Do your best to con- METHOD. issues. Though some might be skeptical of American Heart Associa- sume fruits and vegetables tion recommends aiming of all colors. Your plate • Try roasting vegeta- psychotherapy, a 2016 study from the American for four to fi ve fruit and will look appealing, and bles. Caulifl ower, broc- Psychological Association found that vegetable servings each you will be certain to coli, Brussels sprouts, day. One serving ranges obtain a wide variety of asparagus, green beans, from ½ cup to 1 cup. nutrients. okra, carrots, tomatoes, roughly 75 percent Need to get in a few 3. SNEAK IT IN. squashes and eggplant are many examples of vegeta- more in your day? Here • Add fruit and vege- of people who enter are fi ve ways you can get tables to foods you love. bles that do well roasted. started on making those Try adding cooked peas or Roasting enhances their fruits and vegetables part broccoli to macaroni and natural sweetness and psychotherapy benefi t of your meal routine. cheese. reduces bitterness. • Load that sandwich • Boiling on the stove is from their therapy in 1. DON’T LIMIT with veggies such as let- another quick way to cook YOURSELF. tuce, tomato, onions, etc. corn, cabbage and pota- some way. • Top a plate of fresh toes, to name a few. • Fruits and vegetables spinach with even more are freshest and least veggies such as carrots or • Most frozen vegeta- In addition, the American Psychiatric Association expensive when they are sweet peppers as part of bles steam right in the notes that psychotherapy has been linked to in season. Not in season? the makings of a delicious microwave. You can have a positive changes in the brain and body. You can stock up on frozen salad. vegetable on your table in fruits and frozen plain less than fi ve minutes. The many ways cardiovascular exercise benefi ts your body

From METRO • Skin: Even skin, the largest a person’s risk of developing organ in the human body, can type 2 diabetes. Cardiovascular exercise has benefi t from cardio. Routine • Lungs: The lungs benefi t long been noted as an important cardiovascular exercise can in- from cardiovascular exercise component of a well-rounded crease circulation, contributing because cardio improves ex- fi tness regimen. But even the to clearer, healthier skin. ercise ability, decreasing the most ardent exercise enthusiast • Blood: The blood that fl ows demand on the lungs the more throughout the human body is people exercise. That also helps may not know just how pro- no exception when it comes to reduce fatigue and shortness of found an impact cardiovascular benefi tting from cardiovascular breath in people with chronic exercise, often referred to as exercise. Cardio helps control lung problems. “cardio,” can have on various blood sugar and improves levels • Bones and joints: Cardio has parts of the body. According of high-density lipoprotein, also a profound impact on bones and to the Cleveland Clinic, cardio known as “good” cholesterol. joints, helping even those with affects the body from head to • Muscles: Exercise enthu- arthritis more capably manage toe, providing some surprising siasts who love to strength their discomfort and maintain benefi ts. train should not discount the their range of motion. Aging • Brain: The brain benefi ts benefi ts of including cardio in men and women can employ from cardiovascular exercise in their workout regimens, which cardiovascular exercise to com- myriad ways. Cardio increas- can increase oxygen supply bat osteoporosis, a condition es blood fl ow and decreases a to muscles, allowing them to linked to aging in which bones person’s risk of stroke, a po- work harder. Cardio also helps become fragile and brittle from tentially debilitating and even muscles adapt to an increased loss of tissue. deadly interruption in the fl ow workload that can make routine • Mind: Cardiovascular ex- of blood to the brain. Cardio activities seem easier. ercise has even been shown to also has been shown to improve • Pancreas: Cardio improves improve mood, especially when memory and cognitive ability, the ability of the pancreas to cardio is performed at the end while helping men and women control the body’s blood sugar of stressful days. Cardio also combat age-related decline in levels, thereby decreasing stress can help combat depression and brain function. on this vital gland and reducing improve self-esteem.