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SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 new school year THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 75 CENTS Mayor: List was ‘administrative error’ Item received Manning committee list in FOIA request; group to hear grievance filed by fired police chief today BY SHARRON HALEY wrong and given to The Sumter Committee and their term expira- members replaced yearly. Refer- Special to The Sumter Item Item in a FOIA request with an tion dates should have listed Car- ring from the city’s policies, Nel- “administrative error.” roll Harrington’s tenure as ending son said the committee does not MANNING — Manning Mayor Nelson said the information pro- on June 30, 2018, instead of Dec. 31, include an alternate. Julia Nelson said a document de- vided to The Sumter Item in the 2018. One-third of a five-member com- tailing the members of a commit- state Freedom of Information Act The mayor also said the Griev- mittee would mean 1.67 committee tee set to hear a case from fired po- request listing the names of the ance Committee is comprised of lice chief Blair Shaffer today was members of the city’s Grievance five members with one-third of the SEE LIST, PAGE A6 NELSON

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The Sumter Item was able to fly along Saturday morning with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s avi- ation unit, which provides aerial support to deputies on the ground.

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More throw names in ELIZABETH MOSES • 1964 - 2018 hat for school board Community remembers devoted BY BRUCE MILLS and Elections Office, and none friend who helped create museum [email protected] are incumbants. Cherryvale resident Barbara Bowman an- BY IVY MOORE Dale Rosengarten, direc- mentor or prayer leader, she The field of candidates for nounced her candidacy for the Special to The Sumter Item tor of the Jewish Heritage was a loved one,” Rosengar- Sumter School District’s Area 1 seat even before filing Collection at the College of ten said. “In all the roles Board of Trustees continues opened on July 16. With the death last week Charleston and associate di- she played, under all the to grow as more residents In the last week, Rembert of Elizabeth Moses, her rector of the Center for hats she wore, she never let have filed for available area residents Brian Alston and family, the Sumter commu- Southern Jewish Culture, anyone down. Elizabeth seats in the November, non- Mark Myers have both filed nity and friends across the delivered the eulogy at Ms. would do for you and go as partisan election. for Area 1, which represents state and the country lost a Moses’ memorial service. far for you as she could, and To date, Area 3 and Area 1 that small town, the Horatio, devoted and giving friend, a “We ache with her death then go some more. both have three candidates, Hillcrest, Cherryvale and historian, an animal lover because, whether we knew “Elizabeth was proud of who have filed with the Sum- and advocate, a mentor and her as daughter, sister, col- ter County Voter Registration SEE SEATS, PAGE A6 a loved one. league, co-worker, friend, SEE MOSES, PAGE A6

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS SCDOT: Alice Drive area to have Morris College to open Veterans Resource Center Morris College will host a road closures, traffic delays grand opening and ribbon-cut- ting ceremony for its campus Veterans Resource Center on Project begins Monday, expected to take approximately 3 weeks Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. The college's center director FROM STAFF REPORTS Residents and those who work in or will be closed at their intersection with distributed an event invitation commute through the area should ex- Alice Drive and routed to Robbins to the media earlier this week. Multiple roads in the Alice Drive area pect lane closures, road closures, heavy Street to exit at Adams Avenue. Bald- The new center will be in will be closed starting Monday when traffic and delays. win Drive and Aldersgate Street will be Room 103 in the campus' Stu- South Carolina Department of Trans- The following roads that intersect closed where the roads intersect with dent Health and Wellness Cen- portation and C.R. Jackson, a roadway with Alice Drive will be closed to safely Alice Drive and routed to Garrett Street ter, 100 W. College St. construction company, begin work to control traffic: Kenilworth Avenue, to exit at Miller Road. The resource center will patch, resurface and widen the road Sunset Street, Dorn Street, Baldwin The construction project will begin at serve military veterans who and repair sidewalks. Drive, Arnold Avenue and Owens Drive. Haile Street and proceed to West Liber- are students at the college and The construction — which is part of These roads will be routed to Phelps ty Street. also the dependents of veter- SCDOT’s strategic 10-year plan — is an- Street so drivers can exit the area at ei- Right and left turns will be severely ans. Information on various ticipated to take approximately three ther Adams Avenue or Liberty Street. limited from Alice Drive onto Miller veteran resources in the com- weeks depending on weather condi- Covington Street, Reynolds Road, Road, and vice versa, at times during munity will be available at the tions, according to a release from Snowden Street and Conyers Street will the project. center. SCDOT. also be closed at the intersections with Drivers are asked to choose alternate The Aug. 15 event will be Will Fulton, SCDOT resident con- Alice Drive and will be routed to Cov- routes to avoid this section of Alice open to the public to attend. struction engineer for Sumter, Lee and ington Street so drivers can exit at Drive during the period if at all possi- Kershaw counties, said the project Haile Street or routed to Pringle Street ble. Hometown heroes should be completed before school to exit at Wise Drive. Closure lengths will vary with the to be honored Aug. 30 starts if the weather allows. Haynsworth Street and Burns Drive type and location of the work. A First Responders Appreci- ation Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, at University of South Caroli- na Sumter Nettles Auditorium, Sumter Clemson 200 Miller Road. Community Broadcasters, Club to honor McLaughlin Ford and Hines Furniture invite all first re- sponders to attend so Sumter new students can celebrate its hometown heroes. To RSVP, call (803) 775-2321, with send-off extension 220, or send an email BY DANNY KELLY to carolyn_garris@com- [email protected] mbroadcasters.com. The Sumter Clemson Club will Ballot set for Pinewood be having a send-off for Sumter, mayor, council seats Clarendon and Lee area students who were accepted at Clemson Three incumbents will be on University this fall. The ceremo- the ballot in November for the ny will be held at the Swan Lake Town of Pinewood. Heath Pavilion on Thursday, Aug. Sarah Mathis filed on July 9, at 6:30 p.m. A large group of 16 for re-election to be mayor Clemson alumni will be there to of the 538-person town, accord- congratulate the students. Admis- ing to the South Carolina Elec- sion is free, and attire is Clemson tion Commission. Jackie PHOTO PROVIDED casual. Spann is running for re-elec- Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club awarded scholarships to, from left, Thomas Richburg, Grace “We recognize that Clemson tion for Ward 4 of the Pine- Towery and Zachary Fugate. enrollment is competitive,” Clem- wood Town Council after filing son alumnus Ben Griffith said. on July 27, and Leonard Hous- “Ten to 11 percent of students get er is running to stay on Ward 3 Students put service above self in.” of the town council after filing This year, between 65 and 70 on July 16. FROM STAFF REPORTS Mathematics. He plans to attend the students were accepted to Clem- Filing was open from July 16 University of South Carolina. son in the Sumter-Clarendon-Lee to July 30. Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club “Service above self is selflessness,” area. The town council and may- awarded $4,500 in scholarships to Richburg wrote in his essay. “The “We want to honor and encour- oral position are nonpartisan. three college-bound students for their greatest examples of human achieve- age them,” Griffith said. “They’re Elections will be on Nov. 6. academic accomplishments and un- ment have come from people working about to be in a great environ- derstanding of the world around them. together to leave a lasting mark on ment; their lives will be changed Shaw training today Each student — Thomas Richburg, their countries or nations.” forever.” will increase noise Zachary Fugate and Grace Towery — Fugate, a son of Dexter and Aly- This is the first time the event received a $1,500 scholarship from the ceson Fugate, is a graduate of Thomas is being held. The 20th Medical Group will club based on their academic and per- Sumter Academy. He plans to attend “We hope it’s the first of conduct combat skills training sonal accomplishments and the com- Clemson University. many,” Griffith said. from noon to 4:30 p.m. on pletion of an essay about one of two “Patriotism to one’s country is a For some of these area stu- Thursday. topics: the meaning of the phrase "ser- great thing,” he said. “However, I be- dents, this is an even more mean- The training will test air- vice over self" or how they can pro- lieve that in order to achieve world ingful accomplishment. men's ability to perform essen- mote world peace and understanding, peace, we need not think of ourselves “Some of these students will be tial duties in a simulated com- states a news release from Sumter Pal- as citizens of the United States, Japan, the first member of their family bat environment. Portions of metto Rotary Club. the Soviet Union, Iraq or any other na- to go to college,” Griffith said. the training will include in- The scholarships were made possi- tion, but rather as citizens of the unit- “They also will be going 180 to 200 creased noise and simulated ble by the organization's annual Vida- ed world.” miles away.” weapons fire. The training may lia onion fundraiser. Towery, a daughter of Lance and Roughly 200 people are expect- include abnormal operational Service Above Self and Promoting Vicki Towery, is a graduate of Wilson ed to attend, including some high- patterns; expect longer lines at World Peace are key missions of Rota- Hall. She plans to attend the Universi- level Clemson officials making 20th MDG facilities. ry International, states the release. ty of South Carolina. their way to Sumter. Contact the medical appoint- Richburg, Fugate and Towery were “Service above self is compassion, “And the Clemson Tiger (mas- ment line at 895-2273 for any ap- joined by family members during the humility, kindness, grace, but most cot) might be there,” Griffith said. pointment-related questions. Rotary club’s weekly lunch meeting at importantly, service above self is The event will include a recep- For general questions or con- Sunset Country Club on July 26. love,” she said. “The joy that is to be tion, food and 25 gallons of home- cerns, contact the 20th Fighter Richburg, a son of Les and Candy gained by helping others expecting made premium Clemson ice Wing Public Affairs office at Richburg, attended Sumter High nothing in return is incomparable to cream. [email protected] or School before going to South Carolina the fleeting joy experienced in serving “It’s the orange event of the (803) 895-2015. Governor’s School for Science and oneself.” season,” Griffith said.

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But on the effects of sonar don't call it a "wholphin," proves the "genetic diversity they say. of the ocean," Sea Life Park The melon-headed whale curator Jeff Pawloski said. is one of the various species "I always thought they that's called a whale but is were out there in the wild technically a dolphin. existing — it only makes "Calling it something like sense," he said. "And to a wholphin doesn't make know she has cousins out any sense," said one of the there in the ocean is an study's authors, Robin amazing thing to know." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Baird, a Hawaii research bi- Some news organizations A man walks past the building of the Russian military intelligence service in Moscow, Russia. The leak of ologist with Washington have described the melon- an alleged Russian hacker’s conversations with a security researcher shows more about the shadowy state-based Cascadia Re- headed whale and rough- group of 12 Russian spies indicted by the FBI last month for targeting the 2016 U.S. election. search Collective. "I think toothed dolphin hybrid as a calling it a wholphin just new species, but other confuses the situation more things would still need to than it already is." occur, including more wide- In a study published last spread hybridization, Baird Leaked conversations show alleged week, scientists say the ani- said. mal spotted off the island of "That isn't the case, al- Kauai in August 2017 ap- though there are examples Russian spy seeking hacking tools pears to be the first record where hybridization has re- of a hybrid involving either sulted in a new species," he species. It's also only the said. "There's no evidence to MOSCOW (AP) — Six years ago, a Russian- for the GRU when he first masqueraded as Kate third confirmed instance of suggest it's leading toward speaking cybersecurity researcher received an S. Milton. Milton's Twitter silence — starting in a wild-born hybrid between anything like species forma- unsolicited email from Kate S. Milton. 2011 — and the reference to a "new project" in species in the Delphinidae tion." Milton claimed to work for the Moscow-based 2012 might hint at a new job. family. The male hybrid pres- anti-virus firm Kaspersky. In an exchange that In any case, Yermakov wasn't working for the The label "wholphin" has ents an opportunity to began in halting English and quickly switched to anti-virus firm Kaspersky — not then and not stuck for a hybrid of a false look for others. Hybrids Russian, Milton said she was impressed by the ever, the company said in a statement. killer whale and an Atlantic generally occur when researcher's work on exploits — the digital lock "We don't know why he allegedly presented bottle-nose dolphin born in there's a decline in the picks used by hackers to break into vulnerable himself as an employee," the statement said. 1985 at Hawaii's Sea Life population in one of the systems — and wanted to be copied in on any Messages sent by the AP to Kate S. Milton's Park. The hybrid named parental species, so scien- new ones that the researcher came across. Gmail account were not returned. Kekaimalu still lives at the tists will be looking out for "You almost always have all the top-end ex- The exchanges between Milton (Yermakov) marine mammal park, such a decline. ploits," Milton said, after complimenting the re- and the researcher could be read in different searcher about a post to her website, where she ways. often dissected malicious software. They might show that the GRU was trying to "So that our contact isn't one-sided, I'd offer cultivate people in the information security com- you my help analyzing malicious viruses, and as munity with an eye toward getting the latest ex- I get new samples I'll share," Milton continued. ploits as soon as possible, said Cosimo Mortola, a "What do you think?" threat intelligence analyst at the cybersecurity The researcher — who works as a security en- company FireEye. gineer and runs the malware-sharing site on the It's also possible that Yermakov might have ini- side — always had a pretty good idea that Milton tially worked as an independent hacker, hustling wasn't who she said she was. Last month, she got for spy tools before being hired by Russian mili- confirmation via an FBI indictment. tary intelligence — a theory that makes sense to The indictment, made public on July 13, lifted defense and foreign policy analyst Pavel Felgen- KIMBERLY A. WOOD/CASCADIA RESEARCH VIA AP the lid on the Russian hacking operation that hauer. This Aug. 11, 2017, photo shows a hybrid between a melon- targeted the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It "For cyber, you have to hire boys that under- headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin, in the foreground, identified "Kate S. Milton" as an alias for mili- stand computers and everything the old spies at swimming next to a melon-headed whale near Kauai, Hawaii. tary intelligence officer Ivan Yermakov, one of 12 the GRU don't understand," Felgenhauer said. Scientists are touting the first sighting of the hybrid off Hawaii. Russian spies accused of breaking into the Dem- "You find a good hacker, you recruit him and It’s also only the third confirmed instance of a wild-born hybrid ocratic National Committee and publishing its give him some training and a rank — a lieuten- between species in the Delphinidae family. emails in an attempt to influence the 2016 elec- ant or something — and then he will do the same tion. stuff." The researcher, who gave her exchanges with Milton to The Associated Press on condition of A LOOK INSIDE anonymity, said she wasn't pleased to learn she The leak of Milton's conversations shows how had been corresponding with an alleged Russian the glare of publicity is revealing elements of the Trump imposes sanctions over spy. But she wasn't particularly surprised either. hackers' methods — and perhaps even hints "This area of research is a magnet for suspi- about their private lives. cious people," she said. It's possible, for example, that Yermakov and Turkey’s detaining of minister The researcher and Milton engaged in a hand- many of his colleagues commute to work ful of conversations between April 2011 and through the arched entrance to Komsomolsky WASHINGTON (AP) — fair and unjust attention by March 2012. But even their sparse exchanges, 22, a military base in the heart of Moscow that The U.S. will impose sanc- the government of Turkey," along with a few digital breadcrumbs left behind serves as home to the alleged hacker's Unit 26165. tions on two Turkish offi- Sanders said. by Yermakov and his colleagues, offer insight Photos shot from inside show it's a well-kept fa- cials over a detained Ameri- Secretary of State Mike into the men behind the keyboards at Russia's cility, with a czarist-era facade, manicured can pastor who is being Pompeo said the Turkish Main Intelligence Directorate, or GRU. lawns, flower beds and shady trees in a central tried on espionage and ter- government refused to re- courtyard. ror-related charges, the lease Brunson "after numer- A NEW PROJECT The AP and others have tried to trace the White House announced ous conversations between It isn't unusual for messages like Milton's to men's digital lives, finding references to some of Wednesday. President Trump and Presi- come in out of the blue, especially in the relative- those indicted by the FBI in academic papers on President Donald Trump dent Erdogan," along with ly small world of independent malware analysts. computing and mathematics, on Russian cyber- warned last week that he his conversations with "There was nothing particularly unusual in security conference attendee lists or — in the might impose sanctions Turkish Foreign Minister her approach," the researcher said. "I had very case of Cpt. Nikolay Kozachek, nicknamed against Turkey, a key NATO Mevlut Cavosuglo. "Presi- similar interactions with amateur and profes- "kazak" — written into the malicious code creat- ally, for its treatment of An- dent Trump concluded that sional researchers from different countries." ed by Fancy Bear, the nickname long applied to drew Craig Brunson in a these sanctions are the ap- The pair corresponded for a while. Milton the hacking squad before their identities were al- case that has strained U.S.- propriate action," Pompeo shared a piece of malicious code at one point and legedly revealed by the FBI. Turkish relations. Turkish said. sent over a hacking-related YouTube video at an- One of Kozachek's other nicknames also ap- President Recep Tayyip Er- Brunson, 50, was arrested other, but contact fizzled out after a few months. pears on a website that allowed users to mine to- dogan has said his govern- in December 2016 following Then, the following year, Milton got back in kens for new weapons to use in the first-person ment won't back down and a failed coup on charges of touch. shooter videogame "Counter Strike: Global Of- was willing to "go its own "committing crimes on be- "It's been all work, work, work," Milton said by fensive" — providing a flavor of the hackers' ex- way" if the U.S. imposes half of terror groups with- way of apology, before quickly getting to the tracurricular interests. sanctions. out being a member" and es- point. She needed new lock picks. The AP has also uncovered several social White House spokeswom- pionage. He was recently re- "I know that you can help," she wrote. "I'm media profiles tied to another of Yermakov's in- an Sarah Huckabee Sanders leased to home detention. working on a new project, and I really need con- dicted colleagues — Lt. Aleksey Lukashev, alleg- said the sanctions would He faces a prison sentence tacts that can provide information or have con- edly the man behind the successful phishing of target Turkey's justice and of up to 35 years if he is con- tacts with people who have new exploits. I am the email account belonging to Hillary Clinton's interior ministers, whose victed on both counts at the willing to pay for them." campaign chairman, John Podesta. agencies she said were re- end of his ongoing trial. In particular, Milton said she wanted informa- Lukashev operated a Twitter account under sponsible for the pastor's tion on a recently disclosed vulnerability code- the alias "Den Katenberg," according to an analy- arrest and detention. named CVE-2012-0002 — a critical Microsoft flaw sis of the indictment as well as data supplied by "We've seen no evi- that could allow hackers to remotely compro- the cybersecurity firm Secureworks and Twit- dence that Pastor mise some Windows computers. Milton had ter's "Find My Friends" feature. Brunson has done any- heard that someone had already cobbled togeth- A tipster using the Russian facial recognition thing wrong, and we be- er a working exploit. search engine FindFace recently pointed the AP lieve he is a victim of un- "I'd like to get it," she said. to a VKontatke account that, while using a differ- The researcher demurred. The trade in ex- ent name, appears active and features photos of Do you know... DISCOUNT ploits — for use by spies, cops, surveillance com- the same young, Slavic-looking man. panies or criminals — can be a seedy one. Many of his posts and his friends appear to Sterilized pets can live longer and CLEANERS "I usually steer clear from any wannabe buy- originate from a district outside Moscow known healthier lives? ers and sellers," she told the AP. as Voskresensky. The photos show him cross- She politely declined — and never heard from country skiing at night, wading in emerald wa- Stay Clean Milton again. ters somewhere warm and visiting Yaroslavl, an ancient city northwest of Moscow. One video with us! ACCOUNT GOES DORMANT appeared to show Russia's 2017 Spasskaya Milton's Twitter account — whose profile Tower Festival, a military music festival popu- Alterations photo features "Lost" star Evangeline Lilly — is lar with officers. long dormant. The last few messages carry ur- The AP could not establish with certainty Available! gent, awkwardly worded appeals for exploits or that the man on the VKontatke account is Lu- 1411 S. Guignard Pky. tips about vulnerabilities. kashev. Several people listed as friends either 803-934-0707 "Help me find detailed description CVE-2011- declined to comment when approached by the Sponsored by: KAT’s Special Kneads Next to Piggly Wiggly 0978," one message reads, referring to a bug in AP or said Lukashev's name was unknown to PHP, a coding language often used for websites. them. "Need a work exploit," the message continues, Shortly thereafter, the profile's owner locked ending with a smiley face. down his account, making his vacation snaps It isn't clear whether Yermakov was working invisible to outsiders. Sumter, SC THE SUMTER ITEM NATION THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 | A5 Officials promote lower-cost, short-term health plans

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WASHINGTON — The Trump ad- ministration is clearing the way for in- surers to sell short-term health plans as a bargain alternative to pricey Obama-law policies for people strug- gling with high premiums. But the policies don't have to cover existing medical conditions and offer limited benefits. It's not certain if that's going to translate into broad consumer appeal among people who need an indi- vidual policy. "For many who've got pre-existing conditions or who have other health worries, the Obamacare plans might be right for them," Health and Human Ser- vices Secretary Alex Azar told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday. "We're just pro- viding more options." Officials say the plans can now last up to 12 months and be renewed for up to 36 months. But there's no federal guarantee of renewability. Plans will carry a disclaimer that they don't meet the Affordable Care Act's requirements and safeguards. "We make no representation that it's equivalent coverage," said Jim Parker, a HHS VIA AP senior adviser at HHS. "But what we do Seen is the HealthCare.gov website main page. The Trump administration is clearing the way for insurers to sell short-term health know is that there are individuals today plans as a bargain alternative to pricey “Obamacare” for consumers struggling with high premiums. But the policies don’t have to who have been priced out of coverage." cover pre-existing conditions, and benefits are limited. Unable to repeal much of the Obama- era law, Trump's administration has The administration estimates that it's a really important option for a lot of they're a "rational decision" for some tried to undercut how the law is sup- premiums for a short-term plan could people in transition between jobs, those people. posed to work and to create options for be about one-third the cost of compre- gig economy workers who work on "It's a way better alternative to not people who don't qualify for subsidies hensive coverage. A standard silver their own as independent contractors being insured," said Jeff Smedsrud of based on their income. plan under the Obama law now averag- or the folks who are struggling with Pivot Health. "I don't think it's perma- Officials are hoping short-term plans es $481 a month for a 40-year-old non- three part-time jobs and don't get insur- nent coverage. You are constantly bet- will fit the bill. Next year, there will be smoker. A short-term plan might cost ance through any one employer," Azar ting that for the rest of your life you no tax penalty for someone who opts $160 a month or even less. said. won't have any health issues." for short-term coverage versus a com- But short-term insurance clearly has Some in the industry say they're de- Smedsrud said most plans restrict prehensive plan, so more people might fewer benefits. A Kaiser Family Foun- veloping "next generation" short-term coverage for those who have sought consider the option. More short-term dation survey of current plans found plans that will be more responsive to treatment for a pre-existing condition plans will be available starting this fall. none that covered maternity and many consumer needs, with pros and cons over the past five years. Critics say the plans are "junk insur- that did not cover prescription drugs or clearly spelled out. Major insurer Unit- Short-term plans join "association ance" that could lead to unwelcome substance abuse treatment — required ed Healthcare is marketing short-term health plans" for small businesses as surprises if a policyholder gets sick, under the Obama law. They can include plans. the administration promotes lower-cost and will entice healthy people away dollar limits on coverage, and there's no Delaware insurance broker Nick insurance options that cover less. Fed- from the law's markets, raising premi- guarantee of renewal. Moriello said consumers should care- eral regulations for association health ums for those left. Under the Obama At a hearing Tuesday, Sen. Patty fully consider their choice. plans have been approved. Such plans administration, such plans were limited Murray, D-Wash., called the adminis- "The insurance company will ask you can be offered across state lines and are to three months' duration. Some states tration's anticipated action "a new sabo- a series of questions about your also designed for self-employed people. do not permit them. tage step that will do even more to let health," Moriello said. "They are not The nonpartisan Congressional Bud- President Donald Trump has been insurance companies offer junk plans." going to cover anything related to a pre- get Office estimates that roughly 6 mil- enthusiastic. "Much less expensive Short-term plans have been a niche existing condition. There is a relatively lion more people will eventually enroll health care at a much lower price," he product for people in life transitions: small risk to the insurance company on in either an association plan or a short- said, previewing the plans at a White those switching jobs, retiring before what they would pay out relative to term plan. The administration says it House event last week. "Will cost our Medicare eligibility or aging out of pa- those plans." expects about 1.6 million people to pick country nothing. We're finally taking rental coverage. Nonetheless, the CEO of a company a short-term when the plans are fully care of our people." "It may not cover every condition, but that offers short-term plans says phased in. Inflation, gas prices, tariffs squeeze consumers

BY DAMIAN J. TROISE AND SARAH SKIDMORE SELL make sure that price pressures cent from last year. don't get out of hand. Though "Pricing is certainly a func- AP Business Writers President Donald Trump has tion of cost, and with higher criticized the central bank for fuel prices, you're going to ex- The price of a can of Coca- raising rates, economists ex- pect to see ticket prices go up Cola? Likely going up. A pack- pect increases again in Sep- as well," he told investors in age of Pampers? That too. tember and perhaps Decem- July. Plane tickets? They also may ber. Industrial equipment com- be more expensive. These Some of the higher prices panies are feeling the impact items and more may cost more also come as companies react of the trade disputes. Caterpil- in the coming months as peo- to the Trump administration's lar, which makes construction ple start feeling the effects of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and agricultural equipment, higher fuel prices and raw-ma- lumber from Canada, and on said it plans to raise prices to terial costs as well as a range $34 billion of imports from offset the steel and higher ma- of tariffs. China. Beijing has imposed terial costs. Janette Hendricks said she new duties on U.S. exports as The National Association of has noticed higher prices on well. Home Builders estimates that "just about everything" in the Overall, the aluminum and the tariffs the Trump adminis- past three months or so. That's steel tariffs could cost the U.S. tration placed on Canadian put a little pressure on the re- beverage industry nearly $348 softwood lumber — along with cently retired nurse in Wash- million, according to The Beer other factors — have increased ington. So she goes shopping Institute. Coca-Cola has an- the cost of constructing a less often, "makes things nounced plans to raise prices, house by $7,000. Higher lum- stretch," and she always shops citing the cost of raw materi- ber prices may cause a slow- for things on sale. She said she als and packaging, though the down in home construction, has also considered going back impact on retailers and con- which would also mean a pos- to work to have more cushion sumers is hard to gauge. sible slowdown in job growth. in the budget. "Clearly, it's disruptive for Both building permits and "The economy is doing great, us. It's disruptive for our cus- ground breakings slowed in so why is everyone doing so tomers," Coca-Cola Co. CEO June, according to the Com- poorly?" she asked. James Quincey said in a call merce Department. The consumer price index, with investors last week. "Any higher costs for mate- the government's primary Rising fuel costs are prompt- rial comes right out of our measure of inflation, rose 2.9 Consumers can expect the price of many items including Coca-Cola to ing airlines to cull unprofit- profit," said Randy Noel, a cus- percent in June from a year go up in the coming months in reaction to higher fuel prices, raw-ma- able flights and consider boost- tom builder in Louisiana and earlier, the fastest increase in terial costs and tariffs. ing ticket prices. Spot prices chairman of the home build- six years. Starbucks had said for jet fuel are up about 50 per- ers' board. in June that it had raised the cent from a year ago. Higher costs mean his com- price of a regular drip coffee, year earlier, and auto insur- employed Portland, Oregon, American Airlines Group pany has only sold 30 homes and McDonald's said it raised ance has jumped more than 7 resident feels optimistic about Inc. saw its second-quarter this year, rather than the nor- prices when it reported its lat- percent. opportunities in the city, but profit plunge by more than a mal 40. He's been using fewer est sales figures. Hendricks said she and her joked of higher prices "making third as spending on fuel subcontractors on projects — "I cut back on a lot of husband also drive far less as broke people more broke." surged, and CEO William which means those workers things," said Ada Caro of New they've noticed gas prices on The Federal Reserve, which Douglas Parker warned about lose income. York, sitting outside a Target the rise. Halla Byer, 28, has tries to keep inflation at or rising fares. Delta Air Lines "They're sitting at home and in lower Manhattan. "I just buy also seen the cost of filling up slightly above 2 percent, has Inc. CEO Edward H. Bastian looking for remodeling jobs," the necessities." her car go up. The recently un- been raising interest rates to said prices are up about 4 per- Noel said. Procter & Gamble, one of the biggest makers of consumer products, had said Tuesday that Pampers prices will in- crease by an average of 4 per- cent in North America, while the Bounty, Charmin and Puffs brands could see 5 percent in- EVERY DAY creases. Gas prices have already surged more than 24 percent in Offer ends August 4th, 2018 the past year. Rent and other housing costs were up 3.4 per- cent in June compared to a A6 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM

dolphins for Coastal Carolina Universi- Rosengarten, delivering Ms. Moses’ MOSES FROM PAGE A1 ty almost two decades ago. She said eulogy at Temple Sinai, said, “Temple Ms. Moses was training graduate stu- Sinai’s Jewish History Center is a won- her heritage and devoted to her family, dents “to study dolphins in the waters der to behold: an inspired re-purposing but her most outstanding characteris- off Georgetown County ... once you of synagogue space as an educational tic, in my opinion, was her commit- went out on the water with Elizabeth facility, developed with extraordinary ment to truth-telling. She was one of you were there all day, no matter what speed, efficiency and sense of beauty. those people who cannot tell a lie, or the circumstances. … (She) took her “My dear friend Elizabeth died far even a half truth. She told it like she job seriously. … She loved … being in too young. Few of us can know how saw it and would not hesitate to point nature, and she could find those mar- long we have here on Earth. We don’t out when the emperor had no clothes. velous creatures because she knew know the trials and misfortunes that “She also had a keen sense of humor, them so well.” will test us along the way. Elizabeth a deep interest in history and a way The friendship grew over the years, knew! It would have been easy for her with words.” Smith said, as they “shared a love of to become bitter and hardened, or to The youngest of five daughters of animals. … She was the person who surrender to self-pity and regret. But Robert A. Moses and the late Harriett would not let a cat suffer and would you did not hear that, and you did not P. Moses, Elizabeth held degrees in sci- sacrifice things for herself to care for see that from Elizabeth. The fact is her ence from Wofford College and the Uni- an animal. Her compassion was over- struggles with illness made her more versity of Massachusetts and spent 20 flowing. acutely aware of the plight of others. years working with marine life and 10 “I will always remember Elizabeth as She would answer the phone at work, as interpretive ranger with historic a sensitive, kind and caring person. and it was not unusual to hear her houses for the S.C. Parks Service. She gave her all to the things in life comfort the person on the other end: Other careers included writing, editing that mattered. She was fiercely inde- ‘I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you’re and photography. pendent. She loved her family and her feeling better. How can I help you?’” She was a longtime member of the friends. She was a loyal friend to the “Alas, Elizabeth was not given the Jewish Historical Society of South Car- end. … gift of time. She had more work to do, olina and worked for the Jewish Heri- “As Dr. Rob Young, her supervisor at more dogs and cats to rescue, more pen tage Collection and the Jewish Studies CCU, told me, ‘She had a rich and pals to befriend, more ports to visit. Program at the College of Charleston. meaningful life. I admired her passion But in her 54 short years she created a In Sumter, she served as a staff and will miss it.’” lasting legacy — at the College of chaplain at Palmetto Health Tuomey. PHOTO PROVIDED Beyond her professional achieve- Charleston, in Georgetown, in the Her most recent position was as edu- Elizabeth Moses, who died July 23, 2018, ments, Ms. Moses’ sisters recall her sanctuary where we now sit, and in the cation and outreach coordinator with is shown at Temple Sinai, where she often great love for family and animals — hearts of each of us.” Sumter County Museum. led sabbath services. her writing a letter to Santa “heart- Elizabeth Moses is survived by her Museum director Annie Rivers and wringingly detailing how her life father, Robert A. Moses and his wife, staff called her “a wonderful addition ple, including me and the Rabbi, who would be so much better if only she Clara G. Moses; her sisters, Natalie to the museum (who) played a major ask a series of questions about Jewish could have a dear dog for her friend … Moses (Douglas Klaucke), Carol Moses role in helping to bring the Temple knowledge and her desire to be Jewish. resulting in her being given a sweet (David Vasconcelos), Katherine Royer Sinai Jewish History Center to frui- She was clearly ready. The second was dog she named Lassie — the first pet in (Brad Royer) and Laura Moses; her tion. She will be greatly missed.” how she did her mikveh, the submer- our lifetimes that was allowed inside nieces and nephews; great-nieces and Michael Mellen met Ms. Moses when sion in water that represents the shift the house.” -nephews; as well as her great uncle, he was a student rabbi in Sumter in she was making. She was into family genealogy, they Herbert A. Moses; and numerous cous- 1996-97. “She chose to do this in the Atlantic said, and kept up family ties. “Lizzie ins. In accordance with Jewish tradi- He recalled, “While she grew up ex- Ocean off a North Carolina beach. I was deeply devoted to all the genera- tion, she was buried in the Jewish posed to Judaism and was part of the was not there. It was her moment, and tions of her relatives, and particularly Cemetery in Sumter with family in at- Sumter Jewish community, she grew she chose how to do it. She brought me including her brothers-in-law, and her tendance. up identifying as Christian and going two perfect stones from the beach, niece and nephews, and great-nieces Donations can be made to the Sum- to church. She had grown more and which I still have. and -nephews. She liked being in touch ter SPCA, Temple Sinai Jewish History more sure that she wanted to be Jew- “ … when I think about her, I re- with them, was grand about remem- Center, the Jewish Historical Society ish. … I do remember two elements member her caring and warmth, along bering their birthdays, and always took of South Carolina, Temple Beth Elo- from the experience. The first was her with her creativity and passion.” time to stay in touch. … She welcomed him (Georgetown), the Sumter County Beit Din, the meeting with three peo- Cathy Smith volunteered to survey all the younger relatives.” Museum or to a charity of one’s choice.

Hodge to the committee with ees and officials” as one of role requires that you demon- ing the Public Safety Commit- LIST FROM PAGE A1 her term expiring on June 30, three reasons he was terminat- strate professional behavior at tee the power to fire him was 2021. ed. all times and comply and en- first read in executive session, members are replaced annual- Mayor Pro-tem Sherry Welle His termination letter was force both city and department which is a violation of state ly. and all five of the other city among the documents obtained policies. Your conduct best re- FOIA law, now rests with a According to a list of the council members — Clayton by The Sumter Item through its sulted in the committee’s lack five-member committee of his City of Manning Municipal Pack, Ervin Davis Sr., Julius FOIA request. of confidence in your ability to peers. Should the Grievance Grievance Committee mem- Dukes Jr., Diane Georgia and The committee, which con- perform your duties in the best Committee rule in Shaffer’s bers given to The Sumter Item Johnny Gordon — voted unan- sists of Mayor Nelson, Mayor interests of the city which jus- favor, the matter of his job with more than 70 pages from imously to approve Hodge’s ap- Pro-tem Welle and Councilman tifies the immediate termina- with the city goes before Man- a FOIA request about the fir- pointment. Pack, also raised concerns tion of your employment.” ning City Council, where three ing of Shaffer, the Public Safe- From opening gavel to the about Shaffer “yelling and While the PSC listed these of those members — Nelson, ty Committee that approved vote to adjourn, the special speaking in harsh tones to a reasons for firing Shaffer, none Welle and Pack, who comprise the firing and other related called meeting that was con- city council member during a of those reasons or any letters the Public Safety Committee — city groups, the members are: vened to appoint a replacement private meeting and raising challenging Shaffer’s ability to have already, and originally, Carroll Harrington, whose for Harrington lasted four min- your voice at a judicial officer.” lead the city’s police depart- voted to fire him. term expires on Dec. 31 of this utes. The committee said “such be- ment were included in the Shaffer has raised concerns year; James Pringle, whose Hodge will serve along with havior is not in line with the 70-page-plus copy of his per- about the fairness of grievance term expires June 30, 2019; Ed- the remaining four members city’s professional standards.” sonnel file that was included in process. ward Pompey, Mitch McElveen of the committee. McElveen is In his termination letter, the the July 19 FOIA receipt of in- “If the council votes on this, and alternate Donna Hodge, the fire chief for Manning. committee listed Shaffer’s fail- formation from Manning offi- I already have two members of whose terms expire June 30, Pringle is a firefighter and re- ure to follow the police depart- cials. council and the mayor, who 2020; and Jason Montgomery, serve police officer. Montgom- ment’s policy on promotions In remarks following an ex- have gone on the record as ap- whose term expires on June 30, ery is the municipal clerk of during a recent promotion of ecutive session at a July 23 city proving my firing,” Shaffer 2021. court. officers to the rank of sergeant council meeting, Nelson called said. “I really don’t think that’s Nelson added that Hodge, The committee will convene as another reason for his ter- Shaffer a “good man” and fair.” from the city’s Public Works at 10 a.m. today to hear from mination. called his firing “an unfortu- Manning is governed by a Department, had been serving Shaffer. He was fired on July In the termination letter that nate matter.” strong council-weak mayor as alternate and that she may 12 by the city’s Public Safety was signed by Nelson, she said, The decision on whether form of governance, which be appointed to fill an expired Committee, citing “complaints “as the Chief of Police, you are Shaffer’s firing was justified, means the six-member city term. of inappropriate and unprofes- the most visible spokesman for including a question raised by council has only and final say A motion was made and sec- sional behavior displayed by public safety both inside and The Sumter Item about wheth- over council matters. The onded Wednesday to appoint you toward other city employ- outside the department. This er the amended ordinance giv- mayor breaks a tie.

Sumter County in ment head at Sumter High McLeod said he didn’t run the school board is the most SEATS FROM PAGE A1 1969, Myers at- School. The last three years, for the newly consolidated important elected office,” tended Sumter he has served as the career school board in 2011 and said McLeod said, “because we are DeLaine communities and Area Technical and technical education direc- he’s been contacted many dealing with the children, the Manchester Forest area. College in 1969-70. tor for the state Department times since then by his former who are the future of our Alston, 29, said he’s not re- He said he can of Corrections’ unified school constituents to run again. county, state and country.” lated to current bring honesty district, based in Columbia. This upcoming school year As of Wednesday, Area 3 in- MYERS Area 1 trustee and integrity to Holding a Master’s Degree will be his seventh year as a cumbent Lucille McQuilla Linda Alston. He the board with in International Relations high school teacher at Thomas said she still hadn’t deter- ran against the main goal of doing what’s from Troy State University Sumter Academy in Rembert. mined if she planned to seek Alston in 2014 for best for the children and the with an additional certifica- McLeod also said he’s a small- re-election. Area 3 represents the Area 1 seat community. tion in principal leadership, business owner with a home the southwest portion of the and finished sec- He said he thinks those Shipman said he could bring repair business on the side. county to include Pinewood ALSTON ond to her, earn- qualities have been lacking in numerous skills to the board He said he can bring addi- and the Pocalla Springs area. ing 24.4 percent some school board members with the goal of getting all tional accountability to the In Area 2, retired Sumter of the public’s vote. in recent years. students either college or ca- board and fiscal responsibility educator John Michalik filed Born and raised in Rembert “I think the board got lost reer ready. to taxpayers. As a community, July 16. Charles Smith also through the eighth grade, somewhere along the line In addition to his military everyone has to support the filed for Area 2 on July 19. Alston said he moved back about what the main objective and educational experience, schools and hold everyone in Smith was unavailable for home after graduating from is, and that’s what’s best for Shipman has also been a the system accountable for comment on Wednesday. Morehouse College in Atlanta the children,” Myers said. small-business owner, operat- the community’s ultimate A total of four non-partisan in 2011. Myers said he also thinks ing a part-time martial arts success, McLeod said. seats and the two at-large He also ran for the State every student should be of- school in Sumter for about 14 He said he thinks a board seats on the nine-member House of Representatives Dis- fered the same programs and years. trustee position is critically school board are up for elec- trict 50 seat in 2014 and ’16. opportunities as other stu- “I understand business important. tion in November. Filing runs A workforce support coordi- dents in other district schools. needs, I understand from the “In my personal opinion, through Aug. 15. nator with the state Depart- Linda Alston, the Area 1 in- military aspect, and I under- ment of Employment and cumbent, said Wednesday that stand education,” Shipman Workforce in Columbia, she has still not made a deci- said, “and I want to bring that ittle Lime & L Alston said, given his age he sion on whether she will run experience and help move tiful L ime L can relate well to today’s for re-election. Sumter School District for- eau ig youth and their educational In Area 3, two additional ward and make it even bet- drang ht experience, and he can be a candidates have filed for the ter.” B Hy ea “change agent” for the board. seat after political newcomer Matthew “Mac” McLeod “I bring a youthful perspec- Josh Coleman announced his also filed for the Area 3 seat tive to the board,” Alston said. candidacy in late June. last week. A prod- “I think we have become set John Shipman, a U.S. Air uct of the Sumter in tradition, and we need to Force veteran public schools 3 Gallon & explore youth because we are and educator, and 1984 graduate 7 Gallon the present and the future of filed on July 16, of Furman High both the county and school the first day of School, McLeod Come browse! district.” the filing period. holds a Bachelor BRUNSON Myers, 67, is retired from Shipman, 59, McLEOD of Arts from the DuPont in Camden and is a served 13 years in University of NUR SERY & DESIGN part-time farmer and horse- SHIPMAN the Air Force be- South Carolina and was a for- man, he said. A graduate of fore working 17 mer Sumter School District 2 3000 Plowden Mill Road • 495-2391 Ebenezer High School in years as a teacher and depart- trustee from 2006-11. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-5pm THE SUMTER ITEM THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 | A7

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COMMENTARY NATO isn’t for defending Montenegro ASHINGTON — sion. “Under a double occupa- that experience is that weak- force his red line in Syria. That is why Putin opposed Fox News host tion, the Polish people en- ness is provocative. When ad- Putin saw that Obama im- the admission of Montenegro Tucker Carlson dured evils beyond descrip- versaries believe you are posed no costs on Syrian Pres- into the NATO alliance, re- Wrecently asked tion,” Trump recalled: “the weak, they are emboldened to ident Bashar al-Assad’s defi- portedly even backing a plot President Trump, “Why Katyn forest massacre, the oc- act — and prone to miscalcu- ance, unwilling to launch to assassinate Montenegro’s should my son go to Montene- cupations, the Holocaust, the late. When they believe you strikes that a U.S. official said prime minister in an effort to gro to defend it from attack?” Warsaw Ghetto and the War- are strong and determined, would be “just muscular stop it. That is why Putin It is a fair question — one that saw Ghetto Uprising, the de- however, they are far less like- enough not to get mocked.” At wants Trump to fail in his ef- many Ameri- struction of this beautiful cap- ly to test you and start cata- that moment, he knew there fort to get the NATO allies to cans were ital city and the deaths of clysmic wars. would be no real costs for his meet their commitments and asking fol- nearly 1 in 5 Polish people. A Trump believes in peace intervention in Ukraine. spend 2 percent of gross do- lowing vibrant Jewish population — through strength. But to have Obama projected weakness. mestic product on defense. He Trump’s per- the largest in Europe — was peace requires not just mili- On taking office, Trump recti- understands that a weak formance at reduced to almost nothing tary strength. As Trump said fied that situation by enforc- NATO cannot deter him, but a the NATO after the Nazis systematically in Warsaw, “Our defense is ing Obama’s Syria red line, strong NATO can. summit — murdered millions of Poland’s not just a commitment of not once but twice — sending As Trump said in Warsaw, and it de- Jewish citizens.” money, it is a commitment of a message of strength that “As long as we know our his- Marc Thiessen served a bet- The reason NATO was cre- will.” President Ronald Rea- was heard not just in Damas- tory, we will know how to ter answer ated out of the ashes of World gan used the military far less cus but in Moscow as well. build our future. Americans than the War II was precisely to make than any of those who suc- There is a reason Putin de- know that a strong alliance of president’s musing on the “ag- certain such destruction ceeded him in office not just spises the NATO alliance so free, sovereign and indepen- gressive” nature of Montene- never happens again. In 1938, because he rebuilt America’s much — and has fought to dent nations is the best de- grins. British Prime Minister Neville military strength but also be- prevent further integration of fense for our freedoms and for Instead, Trump should have Chamberlain famously dis- cause America’s adversaries the countries of Eastern Eu- our interests.” The whole recalled the words he spoke missed Germany’s threats to did not doubt his willingness rope into it. He knows he may point of NATO is not to de- last year in Poland praising Czechoslovakia, declaring that to use it. be able to bully his unallied fend Montenegro; it is to make the heroes of the Warsaw Up- Britain should not get drawn Why did Russian President neighbors, but he can’t bully a sure we never have to defend rising, the 74th anniversary of into war “because of a quar- Vladimir Putin believe he NATO ally — because that Montenegro — or Warsaw, or which is being marked on rel in a far-away country be- could invade Ukraine and ally is backed up by 28 others, Paris, or London again. Wednesday. In one of the most tween people of whom we annex Crimea without conse- bonded by a mutual commit- powerful speeches of his pres- know nothing.” The result quence? It was no mere coin- ment to each other’s security Follow Marc A. Thiessen on idency, Trump recalled the was 50 million people dead, a cidence that Russia’s inter- and led by an American presi- Twitter, @marcthiessen. terrible price that millions continent in flames and the vention happened just six dent who, while seeking paid for the West’s failure to gas chambers of Auschwitz. months after President friendship with all, is unafraid © 2018, The Washington Post deter Nazi and Soviet aggres- The lesson we learned from Barack Obama failed to en- to flex U.S. military muscle. Writers Group

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COMMENTARY A California election could catalyze K-12 improvements

OS ANGELES — No- the preposterous dispropor- butters his bread, says, “I am be found” when the state As- tion once bragged that he could vember’s congressio- tion between the money and not trying to cultivate Repub- sembly voted on — and defeat- glance at his watch and tell nal elections will de- energy people expend to get lican votes.” ed — a measure that he what was being taught at that Lcide which party will into Congress and this institu- California has the largest claims he supports but that moment in every French class- control a narcoleptic institu- tion’s lassitude. (about 6.2 million students; 33 the California Teachers Asso- room. Fortunately, California’s tion that is uninterested in Here, however, there is a states have fewer residents) ciation, the union supporting superintendent of public in- performing fundamental func- contest that might matter. The and one of the most polyglot him, opposes. The bill would struction cannot set education tions: Only 43 of the 535 choice Californians make for student population: There are merely have extended from policy for the entire state, House and Senate seats — 10 the next superintendent of 92 languages other than Eng- two to three the number of which leaves room for local im- in the Senate, 33 in the House public instruction could cata- lish spoken in the homes of years teachers must teach be- provisations. The superinten- — are occupied by legislators lyze improvements regarding Los Angeles pupils. More fore being given tenure. Forty- dent can, however, set a tone. who were the education of grades K-12. than 3 million of the state’s two states require three to five Unfortunately, the best predic- serving in Marshall Tuck, who looks 10 children cannot read at grade years before tenure; four tor of a school’s performance is 1996, the last years younger than his 45 level. states never grant tenure. Cal- the quality of the family life time Con- years, worked in finance be- The 10 charter schools that ifornia actually notifies teach- from which the children come gress obeyed fore Harvard Business School, Tuck helped to create in this ers of their tenure status after — the quantity and quality of the law re- then became an education re- city’s poorest neighborhoods just 18 months in the class- reading matter in the home, the quiring it to former running charter dramatically outperformed room. amount of electronic entertain- pass all ap- schools, which explains why local schools in pupils’ results When incompetent or negli- ment consumed in the home, propriations $3.11 million of the $3.7 mil- on standardized tests and in gent teachers get tenure, dis- the amount of homework done George bills before lion donated to support his graduation rates, and eight missal procedures are so com- there — and, most important, Will the Oct. 1 be- opponent in the June primary were ranked among the na- plex, protracted and costly the number of parents in the ginning of came from teachers unions tion’s top high schools. Educa- (upward of 10 years and home. the fiscal and other public-school em- tion reform, says Tuck, is not $450,000) that a court has Family disintegration is the year. Congress, controlled by ployees organizations. The like “trying to figure out how called the power to dismiss stubborn fact that severely forelock-tugging Republicans, rest came from the Democrat- to colonize Pluto.” Often it “illusory.” Because about two limits the efficacy of even the is a passive bystander as the ic Party. just requires pruning the Cali- of California’s 277,000 teach- best education policies. But at president decides to shovel Tuck is a Democrat, as is fornia Education Code’s 2,500 ers (0.0007 percent) are dis- least out in the country that is out $12 billion to compensate his opponent, Tony Thur- pages, a 40-year accumulation missed each year for unsatis- contiguous to Capitol Hill farmers for the damage his mond, a state legislator. Thur- of creativity-stifling regula- factory performance, school there are elections that might trade war — regarding this mond finished a close second tions written to placate the districts resort to what is matter. war, as with real ones, Con- to Tuck in California’s prima- unions whose membership called “the dance of the lem- gress is powerless by choice ry system, wherein candidates dues help to elect the regula- ons,” shuffling incompetent George Will’s email address is — is doing to them. So, the of both parties appear on the tion-writers. teachers from one school to [email protected]. country reverberates with same ballot and the top two In endorsing Tuck, the San another. California’s charter campaign sound and fury sig- meet in the general election. Francisco Chronicle noted that schools do not grant tenure. © 2018, Washington Post Writ- nifying nothing so much as Thurmond, who knows who Thurmond “was nowhere to A French minister of educa- ers Group

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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 The American Red Cross is held from 2 to 4 p.m. on issuing an urgent call for Saturday, Aug. 11, at Fourth Annual Unity Prayer Breakfast to blood donors of all blood Mayesville Elementary AccuWeather® fi ve-day forecast for Sumter types, especiallybe held Saturday type O. School. You must have a Schedule your donation completed application TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY appointment by using the turned in no later than free Blood Donor App, by Aug. 6 to a coalition mem- visiting www.redcross- ber or the local church to blood.org or by calling qualify for basic school 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- supplies and free back- 733-2767). Help save a life pack. Applications are Heavy t-storms; A t-storm early; Heavy t-storms; A thunderstorm in Humid with some A thunderstorm by participating in one of available at Mayesville fl ash fl ooding cloudy, humid fl ood risk the area sun possible the following American local churches and The Red Cross blood donation Station. Children must be 83° 71° 85° / 72° 86° / 71° 89° / 72° 91° / 72° opportunities: 11 a.m.-7 present to pick up items. Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 30% p.m. today, USC Sumter Ages 3-18 (no college stu- S 7-14 mph SSE 4-8 mph SW 6-12 mph SSW 3-6 mph SW 3-6 mph W 3-6 mph Arts & Letters Building, dents) may participate. 109 Miller Road; 11 a.m.-4 Call Dr. Deborah L. 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Winds south- Prayer Breakfast ists, face painting, a water Aiken One Sumter Community, park and more. All chil- west 4-8 mph. 83/69 will be held at 8 a.m. on dren must be accompa- Friday: Showers and a heavier thunder- Saturday, Aug. 4, at Mount nied by a responsible storm. Winds south 4-8 mph. Zion Missionary Baptist adult 18 years of age or Church Enrichment Center, older. ON THE COAST Charleston 315 W. Fulton St. Tickets The Sumter Chapter of the 85/75 are $10 each. Call Joshua Today: A thunderstorm; watch for rough National Federation of the surf and rip currents. High 83 to 87. Dupree at (803) 795-3600 Blind will meet at 7 p.m. on or Calvin Hastie at (803) Friday: Variable clouds; a thunderstorm in Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Shi- southern parts. High 83 to 87. 774-7776 for tickets. loh-Randolph Manor, 125 The Sumter Combat Veterans W. Bartlette St. It is also Group will host a veterans time to reserve gala tables helping veterans seminar 11 for Dec. 11. Contact Debra LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Canty, chapter president, SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:34 a.m. Sunset 8:22 p.m. Aug. 7, at the Birnie HOPE at (803) 775-5792 or debra. Lake pool yest. chg Temperature Moonrise 11:52 p.m. Moonset 11:43 a.m. Center, 210 S. Purdy St. [email protected]. Murray 360 357.80 -0.06 High 89° This event will focus pri- Marion 76.8 75.68 +0.02 Last New First Full The Sumter Combat Veterans Low 73° marily on VA claims. All Moultrie 75.5 75.38 none Group will hold its annual Normal high 90° Wateree 100 96.93 +0.05 area veterans are invited golf tournament on Satur- Normal low 69° Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug 26 and encouraged to attend. day, Sept. 15, at Crystal Record high 105° in 1980 If you are having problems Lakes Golf Course, 1305 Record low 59° in 1997 RIVER STAGES with your claims, there TIDES Clara Louise Kellogg Drive. Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr will be someone at this Precipitation River stage yest. chg There will be a 9 a.m. shot- 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.02" AT MYRTLE BEACH meeting with information Black River 12 5.83 +0.46 gun start. Registration fee Month to date 0.00" High Ht. Low Ht. and answers to your ques- Congaree River 19 3.25 -0.44 is $50 per golfer limited to Normal month to date 0.19" Today 12:59 a.m. 3.0 8:00 a.m. 0.2 tions. Lynches River 14 9.54 -0.39 the first 40 teams. Fee in- Year to date 21.91" 1:22 p.m. 2.8 8:14 p.m. 0.7 Saluda River 14 3.60 +1.23 The Sumter Satellite James R. cludes continental break- Last year to date 26.54" Fri. 1:40 a.m. 2.9 8:44 a.m. 0.2 Up. Santee River 80 77.22 -0.17 Clark Memorial Sickle Cell fast, lunch, souvenirs, Normal year to date 28.53" 2:09 p.m. 2.9 9:07 p.m. 0.7 Foundation will host a back- cart, green fees and re- Wateree River 24 6.87 -1.17 to-school giveaway from 11 freshments during play. a.m. until 1 p.m. on Team format will be two Wednesday, Aug. 8, at person Captain’s Choice. NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES South Sumter Resource There will be first and sec- Center, 337 Manning Ave. ond place prizes for men’s 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 There will be door prizes, and women’s teams, clos- Atlanta 77/67/t 80/67/t Asheville 73/65/t 77/66/t Florence 84/70/t 85/70/t Marion 75/67/t 78/66/t lunch and fun and games. est to the pin and longest Chicago 82/63/t 85/67/s Athens 77/66/t 80/67/t Gainesville 87/74/t 89/74/t Mt. Pleasant 84/75/t 85/75/t The Lee County Branch of the drive. 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PRO BASEBALL

Home sweet home

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ZACH BLAND / CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS Charleston left-handed pitcher John Patrick Sears (12) delivers a pitch during a May game against the Columbia Fireflies at Joseph P. Riley Ballpark in Charleston. Sumter-native Sears anxious to return to mound for Charleston Riverdogs BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT the third home- ners system. He has been re- get back out there. I’m trying son, good for fifth-best in Divi- [email protected] town hero to habilitating the shoulder and to move up through the ranks, sion I college baseball, and earn a spot in said he’s almost ready to get but while I’m here I’m trying being traded to the Yankees in After spending much of the fabled New back on the mound. to enjoy it, also.” November 2017. The River- April and all of July nursing a York Yankees or- “I’m getting better, and I That’s not so arduous a task dogs, New York’s Single-A af- sore shoulder, Sumter native ganization, join- should be able to be back in Charleston. filiate in the South Atlantic John Patrick Sears is ready to ing Jordan Mont- pitching in a couple of Sears feels right at home League, share Joseph P. Riley get back on the mound for the SEARS gomery and weeks,” Sears said. “It’s hard after a solid college career on Park, AKA “The Joe,” with Charleston Riverdogs. Bruce Caldwell to (move up in the ranks) the same mound as a Citadel the Bulldogs. The former Wilson Hall and in the pinstripes after a few when you’re on the DL, so I’m Bulldog, where he posted 142 Sumter P-15’s left-hander is months in the Seattle Mari- trying to get off the DL and strikeouts in his senior sea- SEE SEARS, PAGE B2

PRO BASEBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Gausman helps Braves hit boxes for NL East push New redshirt

BY CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press rule in place ATLANTA — From the perspective of manager for coaches Brian Snitker, the addition of right-hander Kevin Gaus- man means the Atlanta BY RALPH D. RUSSO Braves added help in all the The Associated Press right places for their push to win the NL East. For years college football Snitker applauded four coaches have labored, even ag- trades made by general onized, over whether to play a manager Alex Anthopoulos. freshman who might be able "I feel really good," Snitker contribute immediately or said. "We talked about what hold him out of games to pre- you would like to have, and I serve a year of eligibility and think he hit all the boxes. hopefully cash in greater re- Bullpen depth, starting wards down the road. pitcher, maybe a bat off the Those decisions are about to bench. I think they did a get a whole lot easier. great job." Rarely does the NCAA pass The Braves acquired legislation that is both whole- Gausman and veteran re- heartedly endorsed by coaches liever Darren O'Day from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and beneficial to players, but the Baltimore Orioles in ex- Former Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman delivers a pitch during a July 28 game the new redshirt rule appears change for four prospects against Tampa Bay in Baltimore. Atlanta manager Brian Snitker says the Braves ‘hit all the boxes’ with to be that kind of smash hit. four trade-deadline deals, including the acquisition of Gausman and Darren O’Day from Baltimore in Players will now be allowed to SEE BRAVES, PAGE B2 their last trade on Tuesday. play in up to four games and still qualify for a redshirt sea- son, maintaining four years of eligibility. In the past, playing PRO FOOTBALL just one game could cost a player an entire season of eli- gibility. Coaches say the Rivera: Only way to avoid camp injuries is to ‘not practice’ change will provide needed roster depth, improve player development and avoid many BY STEVE REED while trying to break up a pass in the of those damned-if-you-do- The Associated Press end zone during 11-on-11 team drills. damned-if-you-don't situations The Panthers aren't the only team where the choice becomes: SPARTANBURG — Panthers coach hurting. Short-term need or long-term Ron Rivera may have figured out the The Green Bay Packers have lost inside goals? only way to avoid injuries to key play- linebacker Jake Ryan and safety Kentrell "Brilliant. Love it. Greatest ers in training camp. Brice to severe leg injuries, while Los An- rule the NCAA has ever put in "Not practice," Rivera said after geles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett in the last 20 years," Minneso- Wednesday's practice. also went down. Other teams have lost ta coach PJ Fleck said. The Panthers are less than a week important players to injuries, too. It's a game-changer. But into training camp but have already It's nothing new, of course. how, exactly? lost two key players to potential sea- Injuries happen every year in train- "I don't know if people on son-ending injuries. ing camp, a reminder of the fine line the outside or even maybe us Right tackle Daryl Williams, a second- coaches must walk between preparing on the inside understand how team All-Pro last season, dislocated his their team for the physicality of the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS different that rule is. How patella and tore his medial collateral regular season and avoiding injuries to Carolina’s Ross Cockrell holds his leg in much the game is going to be ligament during blocking drills on Sat- key players that can derail a season. pain after being injured during a practice different, the strategy behind urday. Two days later, cornerback Ross at the team’s training camp in Spartanburg Cockrell broke two bones in his leg SEE PANTHERS, PAGE B2 on Monday. SEE RULE, PAGE B3 B2 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM SCOREBOARD PANTHERS TV, RADIO Baltimore 7, N.Y. Yankees 5 TRIPLES_Sanchez, Chicago, 9; Smith, Tampa Cleveland 2, Minnesota 0 Bay, 7; Benintendi, Boston, 6; Hernandez, To- FROM PAGE B1 TODAY Detroit 7, Cincinnati 4 ronto, 6; Chapman, Oakland, 5; Moncada, Chi- Oakland 8, Toronto 3 cago, 5; Profar, Texas, 5; 9 tied at 4. 6:30 a.m. — LPGA Golf: Women's British Open First Houston 8, Seattle 3 HOME RUNS_Martinez, Boston, 32; Ramirez, "If you look at what happened Round from Lytham, England (GOLF). L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland, 32; Trout, Los Angeles, 30; Davis, Oak- (with our injuries) the truth of 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Colorado at St. Louis Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. land, 29; Lindor, Cleveland, 27; Cruz, Seattle, 26; or Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay (MLB NETWORK). Gallo, Texas, 26; Judge, New York, 26; Betts, the matter is there is nothing 1:30 p.m. — PGA Golf: Bridgestone Invitational First TODAY Boston, 25; 3 tied at 24. you can do about it," Rivera Round from Akron, Ohio (GOLF). L.A. Angels (Heaney 6-6) at Tampa Bay (TBD), STOLEN BASES_Gordon, Seattle, 25; Ramirez, 4 p.m. — Horse Racing: Birdstone Stakes from Saratoga 1:10 p.m. Cleveland, 25; Merrifield, Kansas City, 23; Ander- said. "That was a freak injury Springs, N.Y. (FOX SPORTS 2). Kansas City (Keller 4-4) at Chicago White Sox son, Chicago, 21; Betts, Boston, 20; Trout, Los 6 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East from (Lopez 4-9), 2:10 p.m. Angeles, 20; Benintendi, Boston, 19; DeShields, for Ross where the receiver was Newton, Iowa (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 6-4) at Boston (Johnson Texas, 18; Smith, Tampa Bay, 18; 2 tied at 16. falling to the ground and he 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, 1-3), 7:10 p.m. PITCHING_Severino, New York, 14-4; Carrasco, WDXY-AM 1240). Baltimore (Cashner 3-9) at Texas (Gallardo 5-1), Cleveland, 13-5; Kluber, Cleveland, 13-6; Porcel- happened to step into it and got 6:30 p.m. — PGA Golf: Barracuda Championship First 8:05 p.m. lo, Boston, 13-4; Gonzales, Seattle, 12-5; Morton, rolled up. Daryl was kick-slid- Round from Akron, Ohio (GOLF). Toronto (TBD) at Seattle (Hernandez 8-9), 10:10 Houston, 12-2; Snell, Tampa Bay, 12-5; 4 tied at 7 p.m. — Exhibition Basketball: The Basketball p.m. 11. ing and turned his ankle and Tournament Semifinal Game from Baltimore — ERA_Sale, Boston, 2.04; Verlander, Houston, came down on it." Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Overseas Elite (ESPN). FRIDAY 2.24; Snell, Tampa Bay, 2.27; Bauer, Cleveland, 7 p.m. — CFL Football: Ottawa at Toronto (ESPN2). Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. 2.34; Cole, Houston, 2.55; Kluber, Cleveland, 2.79; Rivera said injuries are the 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at New York L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Morton, Houston, 2.90; Severino, New York, 2.94; "unfortunate nature of this Mets (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Skaggs, Los Angeles, 3.34; Gonzales, Seattle, WPUB-FM 102.7). Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m. 3.37. game." 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. STRIKEOUTS_Sale, Boston, 207; Bauer, Cleve- Still, as a coach he is always Boston or Cincinnati at Washington (MLB NETWORK). Detroit at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. land, 195; Cole, Houston, 194; Verlander, Hous- 7 p.m. — WNBA Basketball: Dallas at Indiana (NBA TV). Houston at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ton, 190; Paxton, Seattle, 163; Morton, Houston, looking for ways to prevent 7:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Miami at Atlanta Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. 159; Severino, New York, 157; Berrios, Minneso- them, constantly telling players 8 p.m. — NFL Preseason Football: Hall of Fame Game ta, 142; Kluber, Cleveland, 139; Carrasco, Cleve- from Canton, Ohio — Chicago vs. Baltimore (WIS 10). NATIONAL LEAGUE land, 138. to "be smart" on the field. 8:30 p.m. — Women's International Soccer: Tournament of Nations Match from Bridgeview, Ill. — United States East Division NATIONAL LEAGUE He did that prior to Wednes- vs. Brazil (FOX SPORTS 1). W L Pct GB BATTING_Yelich, Milwaukee, .321; Markakis, At- day morning's practice on a 9 p.m. — Exhibition Basketball: The Basketball Philadelphia 59 48 .551 — lanta, .319; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, .318; Freeman, slick field at Wofford College Tournament Semifinal Game from Baltimore — Eberlein Atlanta 57 47 .548 ½ Atlanta, .316; Gennett, Cincinnati, .313; Realmu- Drive vs. Team Fredette (ESPN). Washington 54 53 .505 5 to, Miami, .308; Almora, Chicago, .307; Arenado, following overnight rain. 10 p.m. — WNBA Basketball: Minnesota at Los Angeles Miami 46 63 .422 14 Colorado, .306; Suarez, Cincinnati, .300; Baez, "I told the defensive backs (ESPN2). New York 44 61 .419 14 Chicago, .300. 2 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Fiji Central Division RUNS_Blackmon, Colorado, 80; Albies, Atlanta, and the linebackers, 'Hey, let's International Second Round from Natadola, Fiji (GOLF). 77; Yelich, Milwaukee, 72; Arenado, Colorado, 70; W L Pct GB Carpenter, St. Louis, 68; Goldschmidt, Arizona, be smart about the receivers AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Chicago 61 45 .575 — 68; Harper, Washington, 67; Pham, Tampa Bay, crossing because we don't want Milwaukee 63 47 .573 — 67; 3 tied at 66. to catch anybody in a bad spot," Pittsburgh 56 52 .519 6 RBI_Baez, Chicago, 82; Suarez, Cincinnati, 81; SOUTHEAST REGIONAL St. Louis 54 53 .505 7½ Arenado, Colorado, 79; Aguilar, Milwaukee, 74; Rivera said. Aug. 8-12 Cincinnati 48 60 .444 14 Hoskins, Philadelphia, 70; Rizzo, Chicago, 69; Some injuries can be prevented. at McCrary Park West Division Story, Colorado, 69; Freeman, Atlanta, 68; Gen- in Asheboro, North Carolina nett, Cincinnati, 67; Markakis, Atlanta, 67. That's why Rivera and his as- Wednesday, Aug. 8 W L Pct GB HITS_Markakis, Atlanta, 130; Freeman, Atlanta, Game 1 -- Lyon County, Kentucky, vs. West Vir- Arizona 60 49 .550 — 128; Gennett, Cincinnati, 123; Castro, Miami, 122; sistants were unhappy with ginia, 9:30 a.m. Colorado 58 48 .547 ½ Albies, Atlanta, 120; Anderson, Miami, 120; rookie safety Rashaan Gaulden Game 2 -- Troy, Alabama, vs. Sumter (double- Los Angeles 59 49 .546 ½ Blackmon, Colorado, 118; Peraza, Cincinnati, header) San Francisco 55 54 .505 5 118; Yelich, Milwaukee, 118; 2 tied at 117. earlier this week he knocked Game 3 -- Tallahassee, Florida, vs. Wilmington, San Diego 42 68 .382 18½ DOUBLES_Markakis, Atlanta, 32; Carpenter, St. wide receiver Jarius Wright to North Caroina, 4:30 p.m. Louis, 31; Albies, Atlanta, 30; Story, Colorado, 29; Game 4 -- Chapin/Newberry vs. Randolph Coun- TUESDAY Baez, Chicago, 28; Freeman, Atlanta, 27; Hoskins, the ground in the back of the ty, North Carolina, (doubleheader) San Francisco 3, San Diego 2, 10 innings Philadelphia, 27; Rendon, Washington, 26; Mer- end zone with a vicious blow to Thursday, Aug. 9 Washington 25, N.Y. Mets 4 cer, Pittsburgh, 25; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 25. Game 5 -- Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3, 9:30 Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 4 TRIPLES_KMarte, Arizona, 10; CTaylor, Los An- the upper body — one that a.m. Detroit 2, Cincinnati 1 geles, 8; Baez, Chicago, 6; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, might have collected a fine from Game 6 -- Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4 (dou- Philadelphia 3, Boston 1 6; Difo, Washington, 6; Nimmo, New York, 6; Ro- bleheader) Atlanta 11, Miami 6 sario, New York, 6; 5 tied at 5. the league had it happened in a Game 7 -- Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3, Colorado 6, St. Louis 3 HOME RUNS_Arenado, Colorado, 28; Carpenter, game situation. Wright re- 4:30 p.m. Arizona 6, Texas 0 St. Louis, 26; Aguilar, Milwaukee, 25; Harper, Game 8 -- Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4 Milwaukee 1, L.A. Dodgers 0 Washington, 25; Muncy, Los Angeles, 24; Suarez, mained on the ground for al- (doubleheader) Cincinnati, 24; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 23; Baez, most a minute before getting up. Friday, Aug. 10 WEDNESDAY Chicago, 22; Blackmon, Colorado, 21; Hoskins, Game 9 -- Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Philadelphia, 21. He returned to practice a 12:30 p.m. Detroit 7, Cincinnati 4 STOLEN BASES_Turner, Washington, 28; SMarte, short while later. Game 10 -- Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8, Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh, 25; MTaylor, Washington, 24; Hamil- 4:30 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. ton, Cincinnati, 23; Inciarte, Atlanta, 23; Baez, Panthers wide receiver Devin Game 11 -- Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 Colorado at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Chicago, 19; Cain, Milwaukee, 19; Peraza, Cincin- Funchess immediately yelled at (doubleheader) Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. nati, 17; Dyson, Arizona, 16; 3 tied at 14. Saturday, Aug. 11 PITCHING_Scherzer, Washington, 14-5; Godley, Gaulden after the play, saying Game 12 -- Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11, TODAY Arizona, 12-6; Greinke, Arizona, 12-5; Lester, 4:30 p.m.* Colorado (Senzatela 4-3) at St. Louis (Mikolas Chicago, 12-4; Nola, Philadelphia, 12-3; Mikolas, "that's what we talked about — Game 13 -- Winner Game 10 vs. Winnger Game 11-3), 1:15 p.m. St. Louis, 11-3; Chacin, Milwaukee, 10-3; New- you have to know better." 11, 7:30 p.m.* Cincinnati (Mahle 7-8) at Washington (Scherzer comb, Atlanta, 10-5; 6 tied at 9. Sunday, Aug. 12 14-5), 7:05 p.m. ERA_deGrom, New York, 1.82; Scherzer, Wash- Coaches later called Gaulden Game 14 -- Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, Miami (Richards 3-5) at Philadelphia (Pivetta ington, 2.30; Nola, Philadelphia, 2.35; Mikolas, St. aside to reprimand him. 1:30 p.m.** 6-9), 7:05 p.m. Louis, 2.83; Greinke, Arizona, 2.96; Foltynewicz, Game 15 -- If Necessary Atlanta (Foltynewicz 7-7) at N.Y. Mets (Vargas Atlanta, 3.05; Freeland, Colorado, 3.13; Lester, "Hey, that's going to be very *Pairings for games 12 and 13 will not match 2-6), 7:10 p.m. Chicago, 3.22; Newcomb, Atlanta, 3.23; Corbin, suspect because it falls right previous opponents against each other unless San Diego (Erlin 1-3) at Chicago Cubs (Mont- Arizona, 3.26. absolutely necessary gomery 3-4), 8:05 p.m. STRIKEOUTS_Scherzer, Washington, 200; Corbin, into the ram, butt and spear **If three teams remain after Game 13, the win- Milwaukee (Chacin 10-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Ker- Arizona, 166; deGrom, New York, 164; Greinke, idea of using the helmet," Rive- ner of GAme 11 automatically draws the bye for shaw 4-5), 9:00 p.m. Arizona, 143; Nola, Philadelphia, 142; Gray, Colo- Game 14 San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-4) at Arizona (Gre- rado, 136; Pivetta, Philadelphia, 134; Foltyne- ra said. "So we've got to make inke 12-5), 9:40 p.m. wicz, Atlanta, 133; Godley, Arizona, 130; Velas- sure these young people under- quez, Philadelphia, 122. MLB STANDINGS FRIDAY stand it." San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Overall, Panthers left Matt AMERICAN LEAGUE Cincinnati at Washington, 7:05 p.m. WNBA STANDINGS Kalil said that "sometimes you East Division Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE just can't control" injuries. W L Pct GB Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. W L Pct GB "You want to play aggressive Boston 75 34 .688 — Atlanta 16 10 .615 — New York 68 38 .642 5½ San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. out here and you want to go full Houston at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Washington 15 11 .577 1 Tampa Bay 54 53 .505 20 Connecticut 14 12 .538 2 speed and get a game-time sim- Toronto 48 59 .449 26 Chicago 10 17 .370 6½ Baltimore 33 75 .306 41½ MLB LEADERS New York 7 18 .280 8½ ulation," Kalil said. "We want to Central Division Indiana 3 23 .115 13 be smart. I think what we can W L Pct GB AMERICAN LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE do as veterans, and as players, Cleveland 59 48 .551 — BATTING_Betts, Boston, .338; Altuve, Houston, Minnesota 49 58 .458 10 .329; Martinez, Boston, .323; Machado, Los An- W L Pct GB is we have a guy who is about to Detroit 47 62 .431 13 geles, .315; Segura, Seattle, .315; Trout, Los An- Seattle 20 7 .741 — fall we want to keep him up and Chicago 37 69 .349 21½ geles, .312; Duffy, Tampa Bay, .304; Simmons, Minnesota 15 10 .600 4 Kansas City 33 73 .311 25½ Los Angeles, .304; Ramirez, Cleveland, .301; Ro- Los Angeles 15 11 .577 4½ keep him off the ground. But West Division sario, Minnesota, .297. Phoenix 15 12 .556 5 it's hard because there are a lot RUNS_Lindor, Cleveland, 92; Betts, Boston, 84; Dallas 14 12 .538 5½ W L Pct GB Trout, Los Angeles, 82; Ramirez, Cleveland, 77; Las Vegas 12 13 .480 7 of guys flying around out here." Houston 69 41 .627 — Martinez, Boston, 76; Benintendi, Boston, 73; Panthers cornerback James Seattle 63 45 .583 5 Bregman, Houston, 73; Segura, Seattle, 72; TUESDAY Oakland 64 46 .582 5 Springer, Houston, 72; Judge, New York, 70. Washington 86, Atlanta 71 Bradberry said there is a con- Los Angeles 54 54 .500 14 RBI_Martinez, Boston, 89; Davis, Oakland, 84; Chicago 92, Dallas 91 tact on every play. Ramirez, Cleveland, 78; Encarnacion, Cleveland, Seattle 102, Phoenix 91 Texas 46 63 .422 22½ "It's very tough because one 76; Bregman, Houston, 71; Haniger, Seattle, 69; WEDNESDAY TUESDAY Lowrie, Oakland, 68; Lindor, Cleveland, 67; Gat- of the key components of mak- N.Y. Yankees 6, Baltimore 3 tis, Houston, 66; 2 tied at 65. New York at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Detroit 2, Cincinnati 1 HITS_Altuve, Houston, 134; Segura, Seattle, 130; Phoenix at Las Vegas, 10 p.m. ing a Super Bowl run is having Tampa Bay 10, L.A. Angels 6 Rosario, Minnesota, 128; Lindor, Cleveland, 126; everybody healthy. And when Philadelphia 3, Boston 1 Martinez, Boston, 126; Castellanos, Detroit, 120; TODAY Cleveland 6, Minnesota 2 Jones, Baltimore, 119; Merrifield, Kansas City, Dallas at Indiana, 7 p.m. you have prominent guys go Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox 2 119; Ramirez, Cleveland, 119; Betts, Boston, 118. Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. down, it's tough," Bradberry Arizona 6, Texas 0 DOUBLES_Escobar, Arizona, 37; Bregman, Hous- Oakland 6, Toronto 2 ton, 35; Lindor, Cleveland, 34; Bogaerts, Boston, FRIDAY said. "You've just got to have Houston 5, Seattle 2 31; Castellanos, Detroit, 31; Merrifield, Kansas Las Vegas at Washington, 7 p.m. City, 31; Abreu, Chicago, 30; Andujar, New York, Chicago at Atlanta, 7 p.m. that next-man-up mentality. WEDNESDAY 30; Ramirez, Cleveland, 29; 2 tied at 28. Minnesota at Seattle, 10 p.m. And that's what we have here."

BRAVES ers. For the right deal for the right with most of his starts coming against after talking with Anthopoulos. FROM PAGE B1 player, we're open to it." left-handers. He'll play left field, with "I think it's a good fit," Gausman The Braves entered Tuesday's trade rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. moving to said. "After talking to their GM, I Tuesday. The Braves also added out- deadline a half-game behind first- center and Ender Inciarte moving to think they really liked me and have fielder Adam Duvall, acquired from place Philadelphia and five games the bench against left-handers. some things that can help me." the Reds late Monday, and relievers ahead of third-place Washington in Duvall, hitting .205 with 15 home This is the second deal between the Brad Brach and Jonny Venters in the the NL East. The Phillies have also runs and 61 RBIs, also gives the team teams in three days. Atlanta acquired last five days. made a push, adding catcher Wilson a powerful pinch-hitter. Brach from Baltimore for an interna- Atlanta didn't part with any of its Ramos and left-hander Aaron Loup on Duvall said the platoon role "doesn't tional signing slot Sunday. top prospects in the process, either. Tuesday after picking up infielder As- really matter to me." Gausman adds experience to a rota- The Orioles acquired Triple-A right- drubal Cabrera last Friday. The Na- "I'm excited to be here," he said. tion that has lost rookie Mike Soroka hander Evan Phillips, Class A infield- tionals traded away reliever Brandon "However they use me, I'll go in there and right-hander Brandon McCarthy er Jean Carlos Encarnacion and two Kintzler but otherwise stood pat at the and do my best and hopefully win to injuries. Double-A prospects — catcher Brett deadline. some ballgames." Anthopoulos said he didn't feel he Cumberland and left-hander Bruce "We were just trying to make the O'Day had season-ending surgery on had to add a starting pitcher because Zimmerman. Baltimore also received team better," Anthopoulos said. "Ob- his left hamstring July 12 and was ac- he likes the depth provided by pros- international signing bonus slot viously it's going to be a tight race in quired to be part of Atlanta's 2019 pects, including left-hander Kolby Al- money. the East. Philadelphia made some bullpen. lard, promoted from Triple-A Gwin- "We're always reluctant to move nice moves. The Nats, we know how Gausman, 27, was 5-8 with a 4.43 nett to make his debut Tuesday night some of our higher ranked guys," An- talented they are. ... It's going to be ERA in 21 games started for Balti- against Miami. thopoulos said. "... We like the guys we tough. We want to win the division, more. He is under team control "We were just looking at the right lost. There are certain guys that are as all the other teams do, but even through 2020. value and the right deal," Anthopoulos more high-profile. We didn't go into the wild card is going to be challeng- "Really excited to go to a team that's said. the trade deadline saying we refuse to ing." playing really well right now, playing Allard is expected to be sent back to move on our top prospects. Certain Duvall joined the team Tuesday and meaningful games," Gausman said, Gwinnett following Tuesday night's guys are harder to acquire than oth- has been designated for a platoon role, adding he was excited about his role game.

SEARS the same town as his younger him one day, but he’s more on Sears, a 2014 graduate of Wil- FROM PAGE B1 brother, McClendon, who is the big league side of it, and son Hall. “I’m fortunate playing for the Florence Red- Bruce was getting signed in enough to be one of those “I feel like I’m back like I average. Numbers don’t tell wolves of the Coastal Plain the middle of the year, so I guys that is out here repre- was at college, back at home the whole story, however, and League this summer but will haven’t really talked to him at senting Sumter, and now rep- kind of feeling,” Sears said. Sears is anxious to settle into soon be returning for his red- all. But I’m sure I’ll get to resenting Charleston. I’m “It’s nice to have my family his role. shirt freshman season at the catch up with them in the off- proud to be from Sumter, and around and a lot of my “It’s more of a lifestyle for College of Charleston. He said season.” I’m sure the other guys that friends, and not just for the sure,” Sears said of the 140- he hasn’t crossed paths very Sears said developing as a are doing the same thing I’m games. It’s not that hard to be plus game regular season. much with Montgomery or baseball player in Sumter is doing right now, like Jordan here. I don’t have to be away “It’s a lot more time spent at Caldwell but looks forward to good preparation for playing at and Bruce, are too. from my family or to be away the stadium, spent on the bus representing Sumter along higher levels, and joining his “I know we have some good from what I’m used to, so it’s traveling to different places with them. former teammates in the Yan- young players coming up, nice to be here.” Sears has a around the Southeast. But it’s “We’re in different areas kees organization is special. too,” he said. “I saw the Le- 1-5 record in his 11 appearanc- kind of my job now, and it’s and different situations right “Sumter is not a big city, gion team was playing for es with the Riverdogs but 54 not a bad job to have. I’m en- now,” Sears said. “I got to talk and there’s not really a lot state, so hopefully we’ll be strikeouts in 54 innings joying it.” to Jordan a little bit during going on but has always bred able to continue that in the pitched and a 2.67 earned run Sears is also happy to be in Spring Training. I just saw good baseball talent,” said next few years.” THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 | B3

SPORTS ITEMS Braves support Allard’s debut with 19 hits, top Marlins 11-6

ATLANTA — Kolby Allard, innings to get his first win in istrative leave while it investi- supported by a 19-hit attack more than a year, Anthony gates claims that his wife that included three home Rendon homered and the knew about allegations of runs, won his major league Washington Nationals moved abuse against an assistant debut and the Atlanta Braves back above .500 with a 5-3 vic- coach years before he was beat the Miami Marlins 11-6 tory over the New York Mets fired last week. on Tuesday night. on Wednesday. Courtney Smith gave an in- Kurt Suzuki hit a three-run NATIONALS JETTISON KELLEY terview to Stadium and pro- double in Atlanta's five-run AFTER HIS OUTBURST ON MOUND vided text messages to former fourth. ESPN reporter Brett McMur- Ronald Acuna Jr. drove in WASHINGTON — Shawn phy between her and Shelley two runs with three hits, in- Kelley's outburst on the Meyer in 2015 and with the cluding a leadoff homer in the mound got him booted from wives of other Buckeyes first. Nick Markakis added a the Washington Nationals. coaches. Courtney Smith also two-run homer and Johan Ca- The Nationals designated provided threatening texts margo also homered. Kelley for assignment on Tues- she claims came from her ex- Ender Inciarte had four hits day, a day after he threw his husband, former assistant and Freddie Freeman drove in glove to the ground and glared Zach Smith. a run on three hits. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS into the dugout while working Zach Smith was fired last Allard (1-0), a 2015 first- Atlanta’s Kurt Suzuki follows through on a three-run double during the ninth inning of a 25-4 blow- week after an Ohio court grant- round draft pick, allowed five the Braves 11-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in Atlanta. out of the New York Mets. ed a domestic violence protec- runs, four earned, on nine Manager Dave Martinez tive order to Courtney Smith. hits and two walks in five-plus ORIOLES 7 League with an 8-3 win on and general manager Mike Hours after Courtney innings. Luke Jackson pitched YANKEES 5 Wednesday. Rizzo say Kelley's actions Smith's interview was posted three perfect innings with NEW YORK — Sonny Gray INDIANS 2 were disrespectful and unpro- online Wednesday, Ohio State four strikeouts. was chased in the third inning TWINS 0 fessional. said it was conducting an in- The Braves, who have won by the team with worst record The 34-year-old Kelley vestigation into the allega- three straight, remained one- in the majors, big league-loss MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos signed as a free agent with tions and Meyer was being half game behind first-place leader Alex Cobb ended a nine- Carrasco struck out 10 while Washington in December 2015 placed on leave. Offensive co- Philadelphia in the NL East. start winless streak and the taking a shutout into the and appeared in 135 games ordinator Ryan Day will serve ATHLETICS 8 Baltimore Orioles beat the New eighth inning, winning his with the team. He had a 3.34 as acting head coach for the BLUE JAYS 3 York Yankees 7-5 Wednesday. fourth straight start since re- ERA in 35 appearances this Buckeyes, expected to be one ASTROS 8 turning from the disabled list season. He has pitched in 424 of the top teams in the nation OAKLAND, Calif. — Sean MARINERS 3 to carry the Cleveland Indians games, all in relief, over 10 again this season. Manaea pitched effectively to a 2-0 victory over the Min- seasons with four teams, and Meyer said he and athletic into the seventh inning, Jona- SEATTLE — Marwin Gonza- nesota Twins on Wednesday. has a 3.73 career ERA. director Gene Smith agree than Lucroy drove in four lez hit two of Houston's four NATIONALS 5 OHIO STATE'S MEYER PUT ON that being on leave during the runs and the Oakland Athlet- home runs, and the Astros METS 3 LEAVE, INVESTIGATION OPENED inquiry was best for the inves- ics completed a season sweep knocked the Seattle Mariners tigation and the team. of Toronto, beating the Toron- from the lead for the second WASHINGTON — Tommy Ohio State has placed coach to Blue Jays 8-3 on Wednesday. wild card in the American Milone worked seven strong Urban Meyer on paid admin- From wire reports

who is likely to play and who will prob- That is still the case, but now that play by the end of last season but RULE FROM PAGE B1 ably sit. Sometimes the depth chart fluidity is more manageable. coaches decided it was not worth los- makes that decision. In other cases, Stanford coach David Shaw said in ing a year of eligibility. it," Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley player performance forces the issue. 2014 the coaches had decided to red- Expect coaches to take the wraps off said. "I think it's going to be fun." The evaluation process is constant, shirt Harrison Phillips, who turned plenty of young players during bowl All players, no matter their class but former UCLA coach Jim Mora into one of the most productive defen- season. Teams often have an eye to- year, can be redshirted. Medical red- said by the start of the season the sive linemen in school history. Inju- ward the next season when preparing shirts are common in college football, staff has identified the players who ries forced them to reconsider. The in- for a bowl game. Add in the recent giving a player back a season of eligi- will play, those who will redshirt and jured veterans returned after two trend of some established players bility that was mostly lost to injury. what players were on the bubble. games, but Phillips kept playing rath- skipping the postseason to prepare for But it is with the freshman class "But you had to stay fluid because of er than returning to the practice the NFL draft process, and the ability that teams need a redshirt plan. things that could can happen during squad. to tap into the freshman class without Even before incoming recruits step the season," said Mora, who will join On the flip side, Shaw said, defen- regret in the bowl game becomes even on campus, coaches start mapping out ESPN as a studio analyst this season. sive back Paulson Adebo was ready to more useful.

two following charities: Me- Funeral services will be LILLIE MAE CANTEY OBITUARIES morial Chapel, 2509 Green- held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lillie Mae Cantey, 70, lane, Bishopville SC 29010 or Faith Outreach Assembly widow of Joseph Smith and LESLIE ROBINSON Brooks and Marie Brooks. Bethlehem Therapeutic Rid- with the Rev. Betty Gainey of- daughter of L.T. Rudd and the A memorial service for Mr. Linda graduated from Kent ing Stables, Tally Ho Eques- ficiating. Burial will be in late Lula Gaymon Rudd, was Leslie Robinson will be held State University in Ohio. She trian Center, 3962 Lawson Sumter Cemetery. born on April 26, 1948, in at 1 p.m. Friday at Palmer Me- became a registered nurse Grove Road, Timmonsville, The family will receive Sumter. She departed this life morial Chapel, 304 S. Main and worked for SC 29161. friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at St., Sumter. The Palmetto Health You may go to www.bullock- p.m. at Faith Outreach As- her residence. public may view Tuomey for funeralhome.com and sign the sembly. Family will receive friends today from 2 to 5 more than 25 family’s guest book. Memorials may be made to at the home, 613 N. Magnolia p.m. at Palmer years. Her true The family has chosen Bull- Faith Outreach Assembly, 42 St., Sumter, SC 29150 Memorial Chapel joy in life was ock Funeral Home for the ar- Callen Drive, Sumter, SC Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. and on Friday spending time rangements. 29153. Main St., Sumter, is in charge from 9 a.m. until TURNER with her family, Elmore-Cannon-Stephens of arrangements. the hour of ser- especially her Funeral Home and Crematori- ROBINSON vice. three grandchil- um of Sumter is in charge of JADA D. DENNIS Leslie “Buck dren. She was given the name the arrangements. Jada Dionne Dennis, 39, Warley” Robinson, the hus- “NeNe” by her adoring grand- daughter of the late Frances band of Sarah Durant, transi- babies. She was passionate JAMES L. ROBINSON Dennis Williams, was born on tioned on Monday, July 30, about horses, nature and her BISHOPVILLE — James Aug. 9, 1978, in Sumter Coun- 2018, at his residence in Pine- God. The Great Adventure BETH DICKERSON Lee Robinson, 66, beloved hus- ty. She departed this life on wood. Born in Sumter County, Fellowship Horse Riding Club band of Lizzie Robinson, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at he was the son of the late helped her find her way and CHARLESTON — Hazel passed on Tuesday, July 31, MUSC Hospital. Lawrence Warley and Susan created friendships that grew Elizabeth “Beth” Parker Dick- 2018, at McLeod Hospice Family will receive friends Robinson. He was educated in with each ride. Linda lived life erson, 66, widow of David E. House in Florence. at 534 Kingsbury Road, Sum- the public schools of Sumter to the fullest, enjoying scuba Dickerson, died Tuesday, July Born in Lee County, he was ter, SC 29154. County. Mr. Robinson was em- diving, kayaking, boating, 31, 2018, at her a son of T.G. McKenzie Robin- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. ployed by Kirven Mills Co., ATV riding, camping with her home. son and Elena Wesley Robin- Main St., Sumter, is in charge Pinewood, and was a former horses and relaxing at the Born Dec. 28, son. of arrangements. member St. James UME beach. She will be remem- 1951, in Man- The family will receive rela- Church, also in Pinewood. bered as a very loving wife, ning, she was a tives and friends at the home, PAUL D. MASISAK Survivors include: two mother, NeNe, sister and daughter of the 970 Calvary Church Road, WARNER ROBINS, Georgia daughters, Aletha (William) friend. Her feisty, loving spirit late William Bishopville. — Paul D. Masisak, age 68, Shannon of Thomasville, brightened many lives, and DICKERSON Hazel Parker and Funeral arrangements are died on Wednesday, Aug. 1, North Carolina, and Betty she will be dearly missed. Ruth Anderson incomplete and will be an- 2018. McKnight of Sumter; two Loving family members Blake. Mrs. Dick- nounced by Square Deal Fu- Arrangements will be an- sons, Franklin (Janesta) War- missing her are: one daughter, erson was a charter member neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., nounced by Bullock Funeral ley of Thomasville and Ber- Erica Rikki Lynn Moore, and of Faith Outreach Assembly Bishopville. Home. nard Harvin of Brooklyn, her loving companion, Jerry in Sumter, where she served New York; five grandchildren Niles, of Sumter; one brother, as secretary/treasurer of the HENRY GREENE and three great-grandchil- John David Brooks and his Ladies Auxiliary. She was in- Henry Greene, 70, son of dren; special cousins, Odell wife, Helen, of Biloxi, Misssip- strumental, along with Ste- the late Joseph Green and Robinson and Dolly McFad- pi; four sisters, Mary Lou phen and Rhonda Barrineau, Katie Levine Green Green, den; and a host of other rela- Brooks of Sumter, Tracey in organizing the Billy Jordan was born on Aug. 11, 1947, in tives and friends. Redmon Lyall and her hus- Life Center. She spent most of Sumter. He departed this life Professional services ren- band, Jim, of Tulsa, Oklaho- her employed years in the sec- on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at DORIS N. GETER dered by Palmer Memorial ma, and Carol Clemens and retarial and bookkeeping his residence. Chapel Inc. Rose Marie Cormeny, both of field. After her mother passed Family will receive friends Doris N. Furman Geter, 71, Please visit our website for Centerville, Iowa; three away in 2013, she moved to at the home, 1109 Jordan St., widow of Willie Geter Sr. and more details at www.palmer- grandchildren, Zachary Niles North Charleston to be near Sumter, SC 29153. daughter of the late Susan memorialchapel.com. Moore, Xander Niles Moore her sister. There she made Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Furman, and raised by the and Skyler Niles Moore; and many friends she became Main St., Sumter, is in charge late Wilma Canty and William her chosen sister, Shirley very fond of. of arrangements. Levan, was born on Jan. 12, Fink. She will also be missed Survivors include: her 1947, in Sumter. She departed by her two devoted puppies, daughter, Melanie Sizemore JAMES KITTRELL this life on Tuesday, July 31, Surci and Suki, as well as her (David), of Sumter; two James Kittrell, 82, son of 2018, at her residence. two loving horses, Rocky and grandchildren, John Jordan the late Charlie Kittrell Jr. Family will receive friends Tango. and Jennifer Hill, both of and Finittie Dixon Kittrell, at the home, 3925 Third St., She will be joining her sis- Eastover; four stepchildren, was born on Jan. 11, 1936, Mayesville, SC 29104, from 1 ter, Dian Russell, in heaven. David Paul Dickerson (Chris- in Lenior, North Carolina. p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. LINDA MAE TURNER A memorial service will be ty) of Sumter, Russell Dicker- He departed this life on Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. held on Sunday at 3 p.m. in son of Paxville, Michelle Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Main St., Sumter, is in charge Linda Mae Brooks Moore the Bullock Funeral Home Creed (Steve) of Pinewood Agape Hospice House, Lex- of arrangements. Turner, age 56, beloved wife Chapel. and Gina DuBose (Dwayne) of ington. and partner of 23 years to The family will receive Paxville; several step-grand- Family will receive friends JACOB W. WEATHERMAN John Wendell Turner, died on friends on Saturday from 6 to children; and her sister, Betty at the home, 5550 Tally Yates Jacob Wayne Weatherman, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in 8 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Welch (Reggie) of North Road, Rembert, SC 29128. 81, of Sumter, passed away on Sumter. Home. Charleston. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Monday, July 30, 2018. Plans Born in Iowa, she was the In lieu of flowers, please She was preceded in death Main St., Sumter, is in charge will be announced by Temples daughter of the late John make a donation to one of the by her son, Billy Jordan. of arrangements. Halloran Funeral Home. B4 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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