Katahdin Sept. 24 Trekking Mile 2,190 the N.H. SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 $1.00 A Retired Pocalla Springs art teacher Vt. completes entire Appalachian Trail Paul Wilkinson climbed to Walking the summit of Mount Katah- BY DANNY KELLY Maine on Sept. 24. din at Baxter State Park in [email protected] “I went through eight Maine during his six-month national forests, two na- journey hiking the Appala- tional parks, 14 states and chian Trail. against Pinewood resident four pairs of shoes,” the got to do something 65-year-old retired Pocalla Springs Elementary Mass. not a lot of people School art teacher said. get to do in their lifetime: “When I started off, there R.I. A was a lot of snow, especially hike the entire Appala- domestic into Virginia. I was stuck for chian Trail. four days in Gatlinburg Conn. Paul Wilkinson started (Tennessee) because of on March 18 at Springer closed roads.” Mountain, Georgia, and Wilkinson, who retired in violence finished at Mount Katah- SEE WILKINSON, PAGE A7 Sumter High IB students raise din at Baxter State Park in awareness, hold fundraiser BY KAYLA ROBINS New York [email protected] N.J. A group of purple-clad teenagers fore- went one of their two weekend sleep-in days to walk for a good cause on Saturday. Sumter High School’s International Bac- calaureate program held its 12th-annual Walk Against Domestic Violence to end a fundraising cycle for a local nonprofit and Pennsylvania to raise awareness of the issue during Octo- ber’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A couple hundred students, teachers and employees at the YWCA of the Upper Low- lands, a nonprofit that advocates for women Del. and against domestic violence and racism, stepped off from Sumter County Library on Harvin Street and headed west on Cal- houn Street before going through a nearby Md. historic district neighborhood and heading back to Washington, Liberty and Main streets. They held signs, wore purple T- shirts — the color representing the aware- ness month — and chanted. “It’s a very hard issue to talk about. So, doing an awareness event like this breaks W.V. the stigma and helps the community get into the process of talking about it and makes people who have had experiences like this less afraid to come forward and seek help,” said Katherine Singleton, a senior at Sumter Virginia High and the event’s co-chair. The walk and fundraiser, where students PHOTOS COURTESY PAUL WILKINSON collected paper goods and hygiene items for Wilkinson stands at the Mason the YWCA to use at its shelter, was a CAS Dixon line at Maryland and Penn- project for the students. The acronym, sylvania. which stands for creativity, activity and service, is a component of students getting their IB diploma that requires them to lead a service project in the community to gain local and global community awareness. Singleton said she and the other student organizers had to go through the process of North Carolina SEE WALK, PAGE A7

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Smith said, that he was running for At the event, Smith said South Described as moderate Democrat, Smith governor at a stop Monday night in Carolina has for far too long ranked Sumter at a fundraising event at at the bottom of the 50 states for im- looking for upset over McMaster Nov. 6 Bryan Law Firm on Calhoun Street. portant quality-of-life indicators — BY BRUCE MILLS Smith said he was taught from a A longtime member of the state such as public education and health [email protected] young age by his parents to serve House of Representatives, Smith, D- outcomes — and at the top of the the community and leave a place Columbia, is the challenger in the lists for things at which it should be SMITH South Carolina Rep. and Demo- better than when it was found. Nov. 6 election against Republican cratic gubernatorial nominee James It is with that campaign platform, Gov. Henry McMaster. SEE SMITH, PAGE A7

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BY IVY MOORE year,” she said, “and 11 are returning.” posed furniture and tea towels; Josie Holler will be cooking a variety Special to The Sumter Item New vendors include Caroline • Constance Brennan — fine art of Greek and Mediterranean food each Cromer with abstract art and painted paintings; day of Art in the House, including a dif- With cooler fall temperatures comes wooden decorative items; Randa Carole • Linda Hogon — crocheted baskets, ferent soup each day. Pumpkin and the 11th-annual Art in the House. The DuBose with cheese straws and des- mug rugs, quilts, card table covers, chil- Rosemary soup is on the menu for large Southern home at 110 Church St. serts; Beth and Bryan DuRant with dren’s knit hats; Thursday and Avgolemoni on Saturday. will host 16 local artists offering their their copper sculptures, handcrafted • Norma Holland — birdhouses and Shoppers are also invited to view the work for sale Thursday through Sun- knives, jewelry and birdhouses; and yard art made from repurposed materi- home at 110 Church St., where Art in day. Ellen Hamilton offering her handmade als; home and holiday décor; the House will be held Thursday Linda Hogon, who originated the Fall soap, body scrubs, lotions, bath bombs • Josie Holler — gourmet foods: cas- through Sunday. The large home built Artists’ Holiday Market in 2008, said 16 and other items for the bath. seroles, salads, snacks and daily spe- in 1930 is for sale. artists and crafters will have hand- Returning artists include: cials; Hours for Art in the House are 2 to crafted work that includes food items, • Betsy Acken, who will demonstrate • Teresa Kesterson — fabric baskets, 6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri- clothing, home and seasonal décor. spinning and weaving and display totes, baby gifts and seasonal décor; day and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Hogon herself will have her crocheted handspun yarns and woven and knit • Dave Sessions — hand-turned Sunday. There is no charge for admis- baskets, mug rugs, quilts, card table wearables; bowls, platters, vases and pens from ex- sion. Credit cards are accepted for covers and children’s knit hats, and • Anne Bivens — jewelry made with otic woods, hand-carved holiday trees; purchases. with Josie Holler — together they are silver and precious stones; and The artists of Art in the House will “Pieced by Peace” — uniquely designed • Lynn Bolen — unique ceramic • Lynn Sherrill and Samantha be collecting donations of canned goods liturgical stoles and fiber art creations plates, ornaments, angels, porch and Avant — wooden signs, charcoal and and non-perishable food items for Sum- for churches. yard art and Nativities; colored pencil art, wooden tables and ter United Ministries. 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WILKINSON BY THE NUMBERS WALK Getting young people and teens FROM PAGE A1 involved, she said, is vital because FROM PAGE A1 2,190 they are the ones who grow up to miles hiked getting a permit from the city to be victims or perpetrators of do- June 2016, saw a lot of beautiful views block streets and have the police de- mestic and intimate partner vio- along the way. 14 partment monitor safety and com- lence. “Shenandoah was (one of the) pretti- plete a fundraiser. This year, she She said she sees cases in Sumter est parts; there were lots of bears and states crossed said, they raised about $100 more County as young as middle school. deer,” he said. “Maine was also (one of) 250+ than last year, bringing the total to “And the correlation between do- the prettiest (with it being) fall (and nearly $300. mestic violence and having) changing leaves.” three-sided shelters on the trail “South Carolina is bullying, it’s the However, some parts of the journey ranked very highly for RESOURCES OFFERED same dynamic, just were tough. domestic violence. It’s BY THE YWCA different types of vic- 165,000 “The White Mountains in New a really big issue not • Intensive case management tims,” she said. Hampshire were one of the hardest trail markers passed just for the world glob- “We’re looking at try- parts,” Wilkinson said. “There were 35 ally, but for our com- • Free trauma counseling ing to impact how vi- days straight of rain in Virginia, which 550 munity specifically,” • Youth programming, olence is seen in the was also hard. Maine was the hardest most miles in one state, Virginia Singleton said. “ ... It’s including groups for girls and community, who can as far as physically demanding; it was about global aware- boys ages 9-18 be involved and what also cold, and there was a lot of rain.” 4 ness, but it’s also • Free legal aid ways we can reduce Wilkinson also noted that some of the least miles in one state, West Virginia being hands-on with • Community education and that. states he visited weren’t interesting to the community and training “It might not be him. 8 trying to find a way to • Referrals happening in your im- “The mid-Atlantic states, like New help others close to mediate family, but • Emergency shelter York and Pennsylvania, were the least national forests you.” you know somebody interesting,” he said. “There were lots Makenzie Berry, the • Intervention programs for who it is happening of rattlesnakes; however, in the south- 2 other co-chair, said offenders to.” ern parts, there were green tunnels and national parks she chose the project For more information or to She said teaching wildflowers.” to help give women a seek emergency, discreet people with minds as assistance, go to www. When Wilkinson was in the South, 5 million voice. impressionable as there were people cooking hamburgers The YWCA says ywcasumter.org. youth is a focus for for the hikers on the trails. They were footsteps Paul counted South Carolina ranks the YWCA. Getting individuals who had done the trail be- 4 sixth in the state for the topic in normal fore and called themselves “Trail the number of women killed by men, conversation and erasing the stigma Magic.” pairs of shoes he went through an improvement in recent years. of domestic violence is a step toward “It was their churches’ outreach mis- Michelle Harkey, director of do- making victims feel more comfort- sion,” Debbie Wilkinson, Paul’s wife, mestic violence programs at the non- able to come forward, seek resources said of Trail Magic. “Trail towns were by himself, but he ended up joining profit, said the students who partici- and get out of their dangerous, and friendly to hikers, and Damascus, Vir- with other people along the way. pated in Saturday’s walk are proving sometimes deadly, situation. ginia, was one of them.” He ended up walking between 15 and the country wrong. “An average woman or man may “It was less frequent up north,” Paul 20 miles per day. “There is a culture now that has a leave up to seven times before they Wilkinson said of Trail Magic. “It was something he always wanted very lacking view of what teens and actually leave,” said Debra Wilson, Every three to five days, Paul Wilkin- to do,” Debbie Wilkinson said. “He de- the youth are doing. A lot of people executive director of the YWCA. son said he would either hitchhike or cided it was time to do it if he was going think of them as lazy and unmoti- “One of the things the community walk to town to resupply on food. to go ahead and do it. He grew up in vated and not wanting to partici- can do is not be judgmental, [for] “We would also filter water out of West Virginia, and when we moved pate, and what happened today is every time that person seeks help to streams,” he said. down here, streams and mountains just a direct opposite of that,” Har- embrace them. To not try to repri- Paul Wilkinson started the trip out were things he missed.” key said. mand them. Just embrace them.”

Norrell, D-Lancaster, is the Nov. 6 election will be im- SMITH WHO IS JAMES SMITH? 2007 as combat adviser FROM PAGE A1 Smith’s running mate for the portant — as it always is. • Member of S.C. House of • Received the Bronze Star Medal, state’s lieutenant governor “I think James and Mandy at the bottom. Representatives, 1996-present Combat Infantryman Badge and post. She also attended the bring a refreshing new look to Purple Heart A decorated combat veteran • Judge Advocate General’s Corps event. the ticket,” Weeks said. “I in the S.C. Army National (JAG) officer, U.S. Army Reserve and • Remains member of S.C. Army This is the first year since a think the moderate, middle-of- Guard during Operation En- S.C. Army National Guard National Guard at rank of major bill passed that puts the lieu- the-road, Democrats that can during Freedom in 2007, Smith • Resigned Officer Commission to For more information on the tenant governor on the same work with people on both sides said he never doubted the com- enlist as an infantryman in early candidates Sumter, Lee and ticket as governor. is what our state needs.” mitment of the men and 2000s at the age of 37 Clarendon voters will see on their A little more than 100 sup- State Sen. Thomas ballot in November, look out for Vote women who served with him • Infantry officer in S.C. Army porters attended Monday’s McElveen, D-Sumter, said he 2018, a special pullout section on the in the war trenches. National Guard deployed as part of drop-in in the downtown area, has known Smith for a long midterms, in the paper on Thursday, He said South Carolina Operation Enduring Freedom in and many said they think the time and described him as a needs that type of commitment Nov. 1. Smith-Norrell ticket has a good person who has devoted his life now from its leaders and not chance of winning next month. to service, including his mili- individuals focused on their State Rep. David Weeks, D- tary commission and more own political future. nor’s office.” the highest-quality education,” Sumter, said there is new opti- than two decades in the State- He noted Democrats and Re- Noted by many as a biparti- Smith said. “You cannot be the mism among state Democrats house. publicans worked together in san leader who can work ‘Jobs Governor’ if you’re not because the party thinks it has “He’s one of a handful of the Statehouse on various ini- across the aisle, Smith, 51, said first the ‘Education Gover- a candidate who could win in people in the minority party in tiatives to fix the state’s roads South Carolina must address nor.’” November and govern well for Columbia,” McElveen said, and bridges and replace school its challenges in public educa- State Rep. Mandy Powers everybody. He said turnout for “but he can get things done.” buses and on expungement re- tion, which include a growing form only to have McMaster teacher shortage, inadequate veto all of them “because he funding for rural school dis- was worried about his future.” tricts and preparing youth for “That’s just not the way it the 21st century economy that ought to be,” Smith said. “You has an emphasis on highly HALLOWEEN got to care more about doing skilled workers. the job than keeping the job. “I believe it is Job No. 1 of a That’s the kind of commit- governor to support and en- COLORING CONTEST ment we need in the gover- sure every child has access to Carolina Diabetes & Kidney Foundation is sponsoring the 22nd Annual Community Diabetes Fair Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 12:00 Noon - 5:00pm at Wilson Hall School 520 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC The corner of Wise Dr. & Wilson Hall Rd. Exhibits • Grand Prizes Free Health Screenings Door Prizes • 4 Lectures Refreshments

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BY RUSS BYNUM well or if their family mem- AND KELLI KENNEDY ber has passed." Associated Press Melissa and Rodney Rein- hardt spent days wondering PANAMA CITY, Fla.— whether Rodney's 79-year-old Joanne Garone Behnke has father survived the storm at replayed every possible sce- his home in the devastated nario in her mind a hundred Port St. Joe area. times. "Our hope was that he Maybe her 79-year-old aunt evacuated but nobody had sought shelter at the sturdy heard from him," she said. condo nearby that withstood "It's horrifying not knowing. Hurricane Michael's devas- It's scary. Seeing the pictures tating winds. Maybe she was on the news makes it even rescued and is lying in a hos- scarier." pital bed somewhere. The pile Emergency officials of rubble that was once her checked on him Thursday Mexico Beach home is shal- night and said he was there, low, too shallow for a body to but that was all the informa- go unnoticed, Garone Behnke tion they received. Rodney fi- tells herself. nally went in with a church "It's torture," says Garone group on Sunday and picked Behnke, who last talked to him up. her aunt Aggie Vicari right "It was a happy ending," before the storm hit, begging Melissa Reinhardt said. her to leave her cinderblock During his visit to the dev- home. astated zone, Trump com- BRONTE WITTPENN / TAMPA BAY TIMES VIA AP Days after the hurricane mended Republican Gov. Rick Members from South Florida Task Force search a flattened home destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Mexi- slammed into the Florida Scott for an "incredible" re- Panhandle, people are strug- co Beach, Florida, on Friday. Mexico Beach, the ground-zero town, was nearly obliterated by the hurricane. sponse to the disaster and gling to locate friends and said: "You're a great gover- loved ones who haven't been pressed frustration that food, no water, no power." since Michael struck. nor." Scott, who is running heard from. How many are many residents weren't leav- There was just one con- George Ruiz, a former for the U.S. Senate, returned missing seems to be anyone's ing. firmed death so far in Mexico Coast Guard rescue boat driv- the praise, saying, "Every guess. Since the storm, many peo- Beach, the town of about er from Alabama who runs time I've called, he's come "I've been on the phone to ple have been rescued from 1,000 people that was nearly Geaux Rescue, a nonprofit through." reporters, to fire chiefs, to the devastated zones. Emer- wiped off the map in a direct search-and-rescue operation, Some in the affected area heads of task force from gency officials said that be- hit from the hurricane and said rescue efforts were ham- were lukewarm about the Miami, to you name it, I've cause of widespread cell- its 155 mph winds. strung because authorities president's visit. called them. I've called every phone outages, others could Mexico Beach City Clerk aren't allowing volunteer About 5 miles from a neigh- hospital," Garone Behnke be safe and just haven't been Adrian Welle told local media groups into hard-hit Mexico borhood Trump visited, said Monday, then stopped to able to tell friends or family. Sunday that 46 people were Beach and Panama City. He 57-year-old Sheila Vann sat look at a text from the fire Rescue worker Trevor unaccounted for. That num- stressed he did not blame on a cooler in her garage, chief in Mexico Beach. Lewis and the rest of his six- ber had previously been 285, local officials. taking a break from cleaning To her disappointment, it member squad lent their cell- but officials think many left "There's a lot of work to be up. The hurricane tore off read: "We're still working on phones to storm victims so right before the storm hit. done still as far as the rescue much of her roof in Panama it ... we'll keep you posted." that they could contact loved Other city officials told re- and recovery goes," said Ruiz, City, and most of her ceiling As President Donald ones for the first time in days. porters that the number of whose organization still has collapsed. She had four freez- Trump visited the devastated He said he watched them "cry unaccounted for was three. 433 requests for help from ers filled with fish and meat zone, the death toll from Mi- out in joy." A Houston-based organiza- family members looking for that were starting to spoil chael's march from Florida to "Just the desperation in the tion called CrowdSource Res- loved ones. and smell. Virginia stood at 17, and the family members' voices that cue that takes calls from wor- "We listened to voicemails "You want to see the presi- search for victims continued. hadn't contacted their loved ried family members and we received overnight," he dent?" Vann asked her hus- As the hurricane closed in one for a few days was bad," sends the details to rescue said, "and you can just hear band, Joseph, with a dismis- and more than 375,000 people he said. "Then we get on crews on the ground said it in their voice their despera- sive tone. "I ain't got time, un- were warned to evacuate, scene and find their family has helped find nearly 1,500 tion, wanting to know if their less he wants to help clean emergency authorities ex- members, and they have no people across the region family member is alive and up." 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COMMENTARY Electoral College debate surfaces again emocratic socialist Alexan- flects an underlying contempt for their origin, every man had found it in small in area or population, has dria Ocasio-Cortez, seeking our Constitution and its protections the turbulence and follies of democra- some voice in selecting the nation’s to represent New York’s 14th for personal liberty. Regarding mise- cy.” John Adams wrote: “Remember leaders. Were we to choose the presi- DCongressional District, has ducation, the founder of the Russian Democracy never lasts long. It soon dent and vice president under a pop- called for the abolition of the Electoral Communist Party, Vladimir Lenin, wastes, exhausts and murders itself. ular vote, the outcome of presiden- College. Her argument came on the said, “Give me four years to teach There never was a Democracy Yet, tial races would always be decided by heels of the Senate’s confirming Brett the children, and the seed I have that did not commit suicide.” At the a few highly populated states. They Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. She sown will never be uprooted.” His Constitutional Convention, Alexander would be states such as California, was lamenting the fact that Chief Jus- immediate successor, Josef Stalin, Hamilton said: “We are now forming a Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois tice John Roberts and added, “Education is a weapon republican government. Real liberty” and Pennsylvania, which contain Justice Samuel Alito, whose effect depends on who holds it is found not in “the extremes of de- 134.3 million people, or 41 percent of nominated by George in his hands and at whom it is mocracy but in moderate govern- our population. Presidential candi- W. Bush, and Justices aimed.” ments. ... If we incline too much to de- dates could safely ignore the inter- Neil Gorsuch and Ka- A large part of Americans’ misedu- mocracy, we shall soon shoot into a ests of the citizens of Wyoming, vanaugh, nominated cation is the often heard claim that monarchy.” Alaska, Vermont, North Dakota, by Donald Trump, we are a democracy. The word “de- For those too dense to understand South Dakota, Montana and Dela- were court appoint- mocracy” appears nowhere in the two these arguments, ask yourselves: Does ware. Why? They have only 5.58 mil- ments made by presi- most fundamental documents of our the Pledge of Allegiance say “to the lion Americans, or 1.7 percent of the Walter dents who lost the nation — the Declaration of Indepen- democracy for which it stands” or “to U.S. population. We would no longer Williams popular vote but won dence and the U.S. Constitution. In the republic for which it stands”? Did be a government “of the people”; in- the Electoral College fact, our Constitution — in Article 4, Julia Ward Howe make a mistake in ti- stead, our government would be put vote. Section 4 — guarantees “to every tling her Civil War song “Battle Hymn in power by and accountable to the Hillary Clinton has long been a crit- State in this Union a Republican of the Republic”? Should she have ti- leaders and citizens of a few highly ic of the Electoral College. Just recent- Form of Government.” The Founding tled it “Battle Hymn of the Democra- populated states. ly, she wrote in The Atlantic, “You Fathers had utter contempt for de- cy”? Political satirist H.L. Mencken said, won’t be surprised to hear that I pas- mocracy. James Madison, in Federal- The Founders saw our nation as “The kind of man who wants the gov- sionately believe it’s time to abolish ist Paper No. 10, said that in a pure being composed of sovereign states ernment to adopt and enforce his the Electoral College.” democracy, “there is nothing to check that voluntarily sought to join a ideas is always the kind of man whose Subjecting presidential elections to the inducements to sacrifice the union under the condition that each ideas are idiotic.” the popular vote sounds eminently weaker party or an obnoxious indi- state admitted would be coequal with fair to Americans who have been vidual.” every other state. The Electoral Col- Walter E. Williams is a professor of miseducated by public schools and At the 1787 Constitutional Conven- lege method of choosing the presi- economics at George Mason University. universities. Worse yet, the call to tion, Virginia Gov. Edmund Randolph dent and vice president guarantees eliminate the Electoral College re- said that “in tracing these evils to that each state, whether large or © 2018 CREATORS.COM EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of this newspaper. COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal opinion of the writer whose byline appears. Columns from readers should be typed, double- spaced and no more than 850 words. Send them to The Sumter Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email to letters@theitem. com. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are written by readers of the newspaper. They should be no more than 350 words and sent via e-mail to letters@theitem. com, dropped off at The Sumter Item office, 36 W. Liberty St. or mailed to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, along with the full name of the writer, plus an address and telephone number for verification purposes only. Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com. Should the U.S.-Saudi alliance be saved? uring the weekend, tweet, the king denied “any were relying on the Turks to During World War II, when Last week came reports that Donald Trump knowledge of whatever may block the encroachment of the Germans uncovered in the China has arrested the head warned of “severe have happened ‘to our Saudi Czarist Russia into the East- Katyn Forest a vast gravesite of Interpol and has indeed Dpunishment” if an Arabian citizen.”’ ern Balkans and down to the containing the remains of been operating an archipelago investigation concludes that a Trump said he was “imme- Turkish Straits. thousands from Poland’s offi- of re-education camps in its Saudi hit team murdered diately” sending Secretary of Disraeli prevailed. The Brits cer corps, dating to Stalin’s west to purge the ethnic and Washington Post columnist State Mike Pompeo to Riyadh put morality on the shelf. occupation, Poles in Britain religious beliefs of the Uighur Jamal to meet with the king on the For the U.S., morality and came to Prime Minister people. Khashoggi in crisis. The confrontation is es- interests collided when FDR Churchill to ask for an inves- As for Saudi Arabia, mem- the Saudi calating. Crown Prince Mo- recognized the Bolshevik re- tigation. bers of Congress are said to consulate in hammed and King Salman gime of Joseph Stalin in 1933, Churchill, for whom Stalin be readying sanctions to im- Istanbul. have both now put their na- even as Stalin’s agents were was by now an indispensable pose on the Saudi regime if it Riyadh tion’s honor and credibility on starving to death millions of ally, replied dismissively: is proven Khashoggi was then counter- the line. Ukrainian peasants and land- “There is no use prowling killed on royal orders. threatened, Both are saying that what owners. round the three-year-old However, which would be a reminding us the Turks claim they can Foreign policy moralists graves of Smolensk.” greater violation of human Pat that, as the prove — Khashoggi was tor- also took a holiday to cheer Nor is it only during war- rights: the sanctioned killing Buchanan world’s larg- tured and murdered in the Nixon for flying to Peking and time that the U.S. has associ- of a political enemy of the re- est oil export- consulate, cut up, and his toasting Mao Zedong, even as ated with authoritarians with gime or 10,000 dead Yemenis, er, Saudi Ara- body parts flown to Saudi Chairman Mao’s Red Guards repellent human rights re- including women and chil- bia “plays an impactful and Arabia — is a lie. were carrying out the nation- cords. dren, and millions facing mal- active role in the global econo- For Trump and the U.S., al pogrom known as the Cul- The U.S. maintains a treaty nutrition and starvation in a my.” this appears a classic case of tural Revolution. alliance with the Philippines Saudi war of aggression being Message: Sanction us, and the claims of international Questions arise: If of President Rodrigo Duterte, fought with the complicity we may just sanction you. morality clashing with the Khashoggi was assassinated who has approved the extraju- and cooperation of the United Some of us yet recall how claims of national interest. and the order came from the dicial killing of drug dealers, States? President Nixon’s rescue of The archetype occurred in royal family, does that make thousands of whom have been Rather than resist Con- Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur the mid-1870s when Ottoman the Saudis morally unaccept- murdered. gress’ proposed sanctions, War triggered a Saudi oil em- Turks perpetrated a slaughter able to us as allies or partners Gen. el-Sissi came to power President Trump might take bargo that led to months of of Bulgarian Christians under in the Middle East? And if it in Cairo in a military coup this opportunity to begin a long gas lines in the United their rule. does, how do we justify our that ousted an elected govern- long withdrawal from decades States and contributed to Nix- Former Prime Minister Cold War ties to autocrats ment headed by a leader of of entanglement in Mideast on’s fall. William Gladstone set Brit- such as Chile’s Gen. Pinochet, the Muslim Brotherhood, who wars that have availed us A week after Jared Kush- ain ablaze with a pamphlet South Korea’s Gen. Park is, along with thousands of nothing and cost us greatly. ner had been assured by his titled, “The Bulgarian Hor- Chung-hee, the Philippines’ Brotherhood members, now friend Crown Prince Moham- rors and the Question of the Ferdinand Marcos or the in prison. Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- med bin Salman that East,” calling for the expul- Shah of Iran? Since the coup attempt in thor of “Nixon’s White House Khashoggi walked out of the sion of the Turks from Eu- How did Franklin Roosevelt NATO ally Turkey in 2017, Wars: The Battles That Made consulate, Trump put rope. handle such associations? “He President Recep Erdogan has and Broke a President and Di- through a call to King Prime Minister Benjamin may be an SOB,” FDR said of imprisoned thousands, includ- vided America Forever.” Salman himself. 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Manning Al-Anon Family Group Florence Divorce Care and Grief Share — CAROLINA — Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Be- Bishopville 79/53 havioral Health Building, 14 Two separate groups that WEATHER 77/51 Church St., Manning, (803) meet Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 435-8085. Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter Bethel Church Road, (803) today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 83/55 81/53 C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — 481-2160. Myrtle Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., 1154 IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach Ronda St., (803) 607-4543. THURSDAY MEETINGS: 82/55 82/55 Today: Partly sunny with a shower. Winds Al-Anon “Seekers of Serenity” TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Aiken — Mondays, 7 p.m., 1 Warren north-northwest 3-6 mph. Pounds Sensibly) — Thurs- 82/55 St., (803) 720-1747 days, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Thursday: Plenty of sunshine. Winds east Center, 1989 Durant Lane, 4-8 mph. MONDAY MEETINGS: (803) 775-3926 or (803) 469- Sumter Vitiligo Support Group 4789. ON THE COAST Charleston — Second Monday, 5:45-6:45 Alzheimer’s Support Group 88/58 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 Today: Clouds breaking and humid with a through S.C. Alzheimer’s Associ- thunderstorm in spots. High 81 to 90. N. Main St., (803) 316-6763. ation — First Thursday, 6-8 The group is also on Face- p.m., National Health Care, Thursday: Mostly sunny, but some clouds book. 1018 N. Guignard Drive. Call in southern parts. High 67 to 74. Cheryl at (803) 905-7720 or TUESDAY MEETINGS: the Alzheimer’s Association Celebrate Recovery — Tues- at (800) 636-3346. days, 6:45 p.m. coffee / LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON Journey of Hope (for family snacks, 7 p.m. meeting, Alice SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr members of the mentally ill), Sunrise 7:28 a.m. Sunset 6:46 p.m. Drive Baptist Church, Studio Lake pool yest. chg Journey to Recovery (for the Temperature Moonrise 3:03 p.m. Moonset 12:44 a.m. 4.3 (youth building), 1305 Lor- Murray 360 354.16 -0.03 mentally ill) and Survivors of High 85° Full Last New First ing Mill Road. Help with Marion 76.8 75.38 +0.21 Suicide Support Group — Each Low 71° struggles of alcohol, drugs, Moultrie 75.5 74.27 -0.02 group meets every first Normal high 74° family problems, addictions, Wateree 100 98.38 +0.30 Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John Normal low 50° anxiety, etc. Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 15 United Methodist Church, 136 Record high 87° in 1985 Heroin Anonymous — Tues- Poinsett Drive, (803) 905-5620. Record low 29° in 1988 RIVER STAGES days, 9:30-10:30 p.m., 4742 TIDES Women (Only) Support Group Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr Broad St., (803) 494-5180. Precipitation River stage yest. chg “Moving from Bitter to Better” 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Black River 12 11.04 +0.32 Sumter Connective Tissue Sup- — Third Thursday, 7-8:30 Month to date 3.09" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 6.17 +0.03 port Group — First Tuesday of p.m., Next Generation Normal month to date 1.90" Today 3:43 a.m. 2.7 10:30 a.m. 1.2 Lynches River 14 13.29 -0.28 January, March, May, July, Church, 741 Bultman Drive, Year to date 35.60" 4:28 p.m. 3.0 11:24 p.m. 1.2 Saluda River 14 2.72 -1.76 September and November, 7 Unit 8. For ages 18 and older. Last year to date 31.84" Thu. 4:39 a.m. 2.7 11:28 a.m. 1.2 Up. Santee River 80 81.69 +0.34 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle, (803) Call (843) 327-0393 or email Normal year to date 39.14" 5:22 p.m. 3.1 ------Wateree River 24 17.46 -0.06 773-0869. [email protected]. Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Tuesdays, 11 FRIDAY MEETINGS: a.m., South HOPE Center, Celebrate Recovery — Fridays, NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veter- 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. pro- ans helping veterans with gram, Salt & Light Church, Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. 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 PTSD, coping skills, claims 360 Miller Road. Help with Atlanta 74/54/pc 72/52/s Asheville 69/42/pc 65/42/s Florence 79/53/pc 67/45/s Marion 71/39/sh 62/39/s and benefits. struggles of alcohol, drugs, Chicago 49/31/s 53/40/s Athens 80/52/pc 71/47/s Gainesville 93/70/t 86/70/pc Mt. Pleasant 88/60/pc 70/54/pc family problems, smoking, “The Gathering” — Second Dallas 53/48/r 57/50/r Augusta 85/57/pc 72/48/s Gastonia 76/47/pc 64/40/s Myrtle Beach 82/55/pc 68/51/s etc. Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Detroit 50/30/pc 51/36/s Beaufort 90/64/pc 74/54/pc Goldsboro 72/47/pc 63/42/s Orangeburg 83/57/pc 67/46/s HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. SATURDAY MEETINGS: Houston 65/58/sh 72/58/t Cape Hatteras 76/59/r 66/54/pc Goose Creek 87/58/pc 69/50/s Port Royal 88/63/pc 70/56/pc Support group for teens and Los Angeles 83/61/s 84/61/s Charleston 88/58/pc 72/52/s Greensboro 71/43/sh 60/42/s Raleigh 71/44/pc 60/40/s adults with special needs, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ New Orleans 80/68/pc 81/72/s Charlotte 76/46/pc 64/43/s Greenville 77/49/pc 66/45/s Rock Hill 76/47/pc 63/40/s (803) 972-0051 or (803) 468- Complex Regional Pain Syn- New York 60/39/pc 49/40/s Clemson 79/51/pc 66/47/s Hickory 72/44/sh 61/42/s Rockingham 76/47/pc 64/39/s 5745 or email thegather- drome Support Group — Third Orlando 92/73/pc 90/75/s Columbia 83/55/pc 70/47/s Hilton Head 87/62/pc 70/57/pc Savannah 91/66/pc 74/55/pc [email protected]. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., 3785 Philadelphia 63/40/s 51/37/s Darlington 76/50/pc 65/42/s Jacksonville, FL 92/71/pc 81/68/pc Spartanburg 75/48/sh 63/42/s Sumter Amputee Support Group Blackberry Lane, Lot 7, (803) Phoenix 78/61/s 80/62/s Elizabeth City 72/48/r 63/45/s La Grange 77/54/pc 74/55/s Summerville 86/57/pc 68/48/s — Second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 481-7521. San Francisco 71/52/pc 71/54/pc Elizabethtown 74/49/pc 64/41/s Macon 85/56/pc 76/52/s Wilmington 78/50/pc 67/47/s Sumter Prosthetics & Orthot- Wash., DC 68/44/s 56/42/s Fayetteville 76/48/pc 64/43/s Marietta 72/50/pc 71/50/s Winston-Salem 71/43/sh 60/41/s ics, 259 Broad St., (803) 883- SUNDAY MEETINGS: 4356. Sumter MS Support Group — First Sunday, 3 p.m., Wise Sumter Chapter Parents of Mur- Drive Baptist Church, 2751 S. “Where Quality Matters” dered Children (POMC) — Third Wise Drive, (803) 481-5344 or Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie (803) 464-6440. Email I. Brown s HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. [email protected] ’ Open to anyone who has lost or [email protected]. Furniture & Bedding 31 West Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 803-774-2100 PUBLIC AGENDA www.BrownsofSumter.com CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 Thursday, 7:30 p.m., district office, Turbeville

The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put pressure in astrology 21-April 19): on yourself to finish what you start. Focus on what SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PETS OF THE WEEK EUGENIA LAST Take responsibility for your actions. you can do to Time-sensitive issues should not be improve your left undone or up to someone who SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL relationship with your peers. Don’t will use the help offered as leverage NEEDS YOUR HELP. The Sumter take what others say or do personally. to manipulate you. Call the shots. Understanding the situations others Animal Control Volunteers are face will help you get past any SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Think looking for people who would like negativity or animosity you feel. matters through before you make to help us walk the dogs or help your move. Discipline and TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take with transport or foster. We are in determination will pay off. Don’t let whatever you are trying to pursue desperate need of 9 a.m. Monday anger slip into the forefront, messing one step further. This will help test the matters up for you. Patience and hard – Friday walkers. Message us if possibility that exists and give you a you’re interested. Must be at least better idea of what you may need to work will be far more effective. End do in order to reach your target. A your day on a romantic note. 18 years old. little charm will go a long way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Set Don’t have the extra time to be GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more your sights on what you want to a volunteer? We gladly accept enthusiasm and energy into whatever accomplish. Call in favors, but keep an donations from the community. you do, and you’ll get better results. eye on what’s being done. Taking We’re running low on newspapers, An opportunity to form a partnership control and doing your part will bring puppy pads, canned and dry the results you are looking for. Trust is should be considered carefully. puppy food, paper towels, Promises made may not be honored. earned, not bought. Clorox wipes and heavy duty Make sure you get what’s being (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep CAPRICORN slip leashes. You can also donate offered in writing. the peace and be open about the CANCER (June 21-July 22): Share your changes you want to make and why. from our Amazon Wishlist under ideas and discuss plans with someone As long as you explain your motives, Saving Sumter’s Strays at https:// you find just as creative as yourself. you will gain approval. Keeping www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ Put more into important relationships, secrets will get you into trouble when wishlist/10Q422KA0MI19. All and don’t be shy about expressing the the truth is made public. donations go toward helping way you feel and what you want to TOP: Woody is a young, medium-sized mixed breed with a charming see unfold. Romance is in the stars. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put personality. Our Woody likes folks, other dogs and is very people orient- Sumter County dogs. Our all- more time and effort into home, (July 23-Aug. 22): A change can ed. This guy is looking for a forever home, and we know whoever steps volunteer organization, Saving LEO family and personal finances. How Setter is a loving, well-mannered girl be expected if you neglect your duties up for him is going to get a great dog. Sumter’s Strays, is making a big you handle your money and what at home or at work. Try to maintain diff erence in the lives of so many you do to ensure the safety and BELOW: Our beautiful girl Setter is about 5 years old, well mannered and consistency, honesty and patience in homeless pets. Please help us security of those you love will make a loving. She loves other dogs and people. She is a friendly, joyful girl who order to avoid being labeled or continue to save animals. misinterpreted. Live up to your difference to the way others view you. is happy to have interaction with all. Setter has a loving heart and sweet promises and host a positive attitude. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An smile. She could fit into almost any situation. Medium in size and weigh- ing 44 pounds, Setter is a lovely lady. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A day trip, a emotional mistake is apparent. Situations will escalate into change in environment or spending If you would like to meet Woody in kennel 21 or Setter in kennel 22 at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Win- something difficult to control if your time with someone you don’t see kles Road, call the adoption coordinator at (803) 774-3232 or email [email protected]. As with all often will have an impact on the way motives are questionable. Don’t get of our adoptable dogs, we require a spay or neuter agreement, and it is strictly enforced. Proof of spay/ you think and how you proceed. involved in something that can neuter after adoption will be required. We have many other adoptable dogs as well as animals who were Knowledge is power, and what you jeopardize your reputation. Be up- found and are waiting for their owners to claim them. Check Sumter Animal Control on Facebook. discover will help you advance. front and don’t deviate from the truth. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Sumter up a spot in 5A poll Watts, Warren, Montgomery, Scott honored BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

At first glance, the statistics for Sumter High School out- side linebacker Eric Watts look rather pedestrian. Watts had three total tack- les, two tackles for loss, one quarterback sack, one pass breakup and four quarterback pressures and hurries in the Gamecocks’ 29-17 victory over Bly- thewood last week. Good num- WATTS bers, but not eye- popping. However, for those who watched the 6-foot-7-inch, 230-pound Watts on the field WARREN against the Ben- TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM gals, his play Sumter linebacker Dontae Coleman (31) forces a fumble by Blythewood quarterback King Ford during the Gamecocks’ 29-17 victory on Fri- was. day at Sumter Memorial Stadium. Sumter moved up one spot ton No. 6 among 5A teams in the S.C. Prep Media 5A poll. “He had his best game of the year by far on Gamecocks lifted by 29-17 victory over then-No. 10 Blythewood Friday,” SHS head coach BY DENNIS BRUNSON thewood last week, coupled 7-0 on the season, will try to votes category. MONTGOMERY Mark Barnes [email protected] with then No. 6 Dorman’s stay undefeated when they Manning, which has won said of Watts. “It 45-31 win over then No. 5 By- play host to Spring Valley on five straight games and is was our biggest Undefeated Sumter High rnes led to them moving up Friday. now 6-2, received votes in game of the year School moved up a spot to No. a spot. Sumter is again the only the 3A poll. The Monarchs, so he picked a 6 among 5A schools in the lat- Dorman moved up a spot local South Carolina High who are 3-0 in Region VIII, great time to est S.C. Prep Media Football to No. 5 with Sumter moving School League team ranked will play at Hanahan on Fri- have it. Poll released on Tuesday. up to No. 6. Berkeley is No. 7 in any of the five classifica- day with the region title on “He’s a great The Gamecocks’ 29-17 vic- with Byrnes at No. 8. tions. However, it does have athlete, and he tory over then No. 10 Bly- The Gamecocks, who are company in the receiving SEE POLLS, PAGE B3 SCOTT used his athletic ability to be a great pass rush- er.” PRO FOOTBALL Because of his performance, Watts has been selected as The Sumter Item Defensive Player of the Week. Others receiving honors Rivera: Loss to Redskins ‘won’t this week are Thomas Sumter Academy running back Mason Warrend for offense, C.E. Murray offensive tackle Kobe Montgomery for offen- define’ season for Panthers sive lineman and Kingstree’s Tyrese Scott for special teams. BY STEVE REED Players are selected based The Associated Press on nominations from local high school coaches. Selec- CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers tions are made by The Sumter head coach Ron Rivera is eager to Item. make sure his players put an ugly loss The quartet will be hon- to the Redskins behind them before ored at the weekly meeting of packing their bags and heading to Phil- the Sumter Touchdown Club adelphia to face the defending champi- presented by FTC on Friday. on Eagles. The meeting will be held at “Learn and grow from it and move Swan Lake Visitors Center on,” Rivera said matter-of-factly. beginning at 7:15 a.m. The The Panthers seemed to have all of visitors center is located in- the momentum on their side entering side the gates of Swan Lake- the game at Washington. Iris Gardens on West Liberty Not only were the Panthers coming Street. off a dramatic win against the Giants The guest speaker on Friday on a 63-yard field goal, but they were will be South Carolina defen- also getting tight end Greg Olsen back sive line coach Lance Thomp- from a broken foot and linebacker THE ASSOCIATED PRESS son. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (center) grimaces after being tackled during SEE PANTHERS, PAGE B3 the Panthers’ loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday in Landover, Maryland. SEE HONORS, PAGE B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Midterms! Who’s hot so far in college football, CFP forecast

BY RALPH D. RUSSO is because the Crimson Tide’s early season The Associated Press schedule always contains at least two noncon- ference pushovers, and its typically toughest The midpoint of another season has arrived Southeastern Conference games against LSU and the burning question is — yet again — can and Auburn are always in November. anybody beat Alabama? But here we are again, halfway home wait- This is the third straight year the Crimson ing to see if and when the machine in Tuscalo- Tide has started the season No. 1 and ripped osa will malfunction. through its first seven games with little resis- Time to put a capper on the first half, ac- tance. In 2016, the Tide outscored its first seven knowledging the good and bad, and forecast opponents 318-105, spent the entire regular sea- what’s to come. son at No. 1 and did not lose until the national championship game against Clemson BEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER Last year, Alabama outscored everyone 299- Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama 71 through seven games and did not stumble The NCAA passer rating might not be the until the regular-season finale at Auburn, best way to measure how well a quarterback is which the CFP selection committee excused playing, but it does provide a consistent data and the Tide went on to win its fifth national point that’s been used for a long time. Last THE ASSOCIATED PRESS championship under coach Nick Saban. year, Baker Mayfield set an NCAA record for Clemson offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (75) works against Georgia Tech This year, Alabama is 7-0 by a margin of 375- during the first half of their Sept. 22 game in Atlanta. Clemson’s 28-26 106. Granted, part of this first-half dominance SEE MIDSEASON, PAGE B5 victory over Texas A&M was selected as one of the best games of the B2 | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM AREA ROUNDUP Middle school volleyball tourney set for today

2 — Alicia Wenden/Ashlyn Dasho (LE) The Sumter Middle School Both the main gymnasium had two points, and Jamiyah HAMMOND 22 defeated Andrea Clarke/Kadyn Dickerson LAURENCE MANNING 14 Conference volleyball tourna- and the mini gym will be used. Billups had two kills. 6-3, 6-4. ment will be held on Wednes- HILLCREST SPLITS MATCHES COLUMBIA — Laurence day beginning at 5 p.m. at VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Manning Academy fell to 3-1 Sumter High School. Hillcrest Middle School split with a 22-14 loss to Hammond SUMTER 5 THOMAS SUMTER 3 Second seed Bates will meet its two matches on Monday at LUGOFF-ELGIN 1 CALHOUN 0 on Monday at the Hammond No. 7 R.E. Davis, No. 3 Ebene- the Alice Drive gymnasium, field. zer will face No. 6 Chestnut beating R.E. Davis 2-1 and los- Sumter High School won all DALZELL — Thomas Sum- Brandin King threw a Oaks and fourth seed Hillcrest ing to AD 2-0. five of the singles matches to ter Academy defeated Cal- touchdown pass to Bryce will take on No. 5 Furman in The Lady Wildcats, who are defeat Lugoff-Elgin 5-1 on houn Academy 3-0 on Monday Acord and also ran for a the first-round matches of the 7-5 on the season, defeated R.E. Monday at the SHS courts. at Edens Gymnasium. touchdown for the Swamp- single-elimination tournament. Davis 22-25, 25-6, 15-11. Jordan SINGLES The Lady Generals won by cats. Josh Sharp kicked two Top seed Alice Drive will Hatcher led HMS with 11 ser- 1 — Whitney Crawford (S) defeated Sydney the scores of 25-8, 25-12, 25-17. extra points. Mattison 6-1, 6-0. meet the Hillcrest-Furman vice points, four aces and one 2 — Jordan Shuping (S) defeated Erika Karleigh Young led TSA King had an interception winner in one semifinal with kill. Autumn Skinner, had six Tautkus 6-3, 6-2. with 15 kills and six blocks. and 10 tackles on defense. 3 — Burgess Dubose (S) defeated Alex the winners of the other two points, two aces and four kills, Stribling 6-1, 6-0. Setter Sydney Daniel added 12 Reid Jordan also had an inter- first-round matches facing off and Olivia OClair had five 4 — Windsor Pittman (S) defeated Abbey kills, 10 assists and eight ser- ception. James Ogden had six Cupps 7-6, 7-6. in the other semifinal. points, one ace and one kill. 5 — Carmen Carrigan (S) defeated Lindsey vice aces, while Logan Scrug- tackles, and Dalton Brown The semifinal winners will Alice Drive beat Hillcrest Mills 6-1, 6-1. gs set for 16 assists. had five tackles. then meet in the champion- 25-3, 25-14. Hatcher had three DOUBLES ship match. points and one block, OClair 1 — Did not play. JV FOOTBALL From staff reports

Saturday, Oct. 13: Houston 7, Boston 2 Chicago 5 3 0 2 8 22 21 SCOREBOARD Sunday, Oct. 14: Boston 7, Houston 5 Colorado 5 3 1 1 7 19 12 Tuesday, Oct. 16: Boston (Eovaldi 6-7) at Houston Dallas 5 3 2 0 6 18 15 POLLS FROM PAGE B1 (Keuchel 12-11), 5:09 p.m. Winnipeg 5 3 2 0 6 11 11 TV, RADIO Wednesday, Oct. 17: Boston (Porcello 17-7) at St. Louis 5 1 2 2 4 15 20 Houston (Morton 15-3), 8:39 p.m. Minnesota 5 1 2 2 4 12 18 the line. Hanahan is also 3-0 in region TODAY Thursday, Oct. 18: Boston at Houston, 8:09 p.m. Pacific Division 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Stockholm Open Early- x-Saturday, Oct. 20: Houston at Boston, 5:09 p.m. play. Round Matches (TENNIS). GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Sunday, Oct. 21: Houston at Boston, 7:39 p.m. The top teams in each of the five 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Stockholm Open Early- Anaheim 6 4 1 1 9 17 14 Round Matches (TENNIS). NATIONAL LEAGUE Vancouver 5 3 2 0 6 19 17 classifications remained the same, but 4 p.m. — Women’s Senior PGA Golf: LPGA Legends All Games on FS1 Calgary 5 3 2 0 6 18 16 Tour Senior LPGA Championship Final Round from Milwaukee 2, Los Angeles 1 San Jose 6 2 3 1 5 17 19 only three are now unanimous picks. French Lick, Ind. (GOLF). Friday, Oct. 12: Milwaukee 6, Los Angeles 5 Los Angeles 6 2 3 1 5 12 16 The unanimous picks are Dutch Fork 5 p.m. — Major League Baseball: National League Saturday, Oct. 13: Los Angeles 4, Milwaukee 3 Vegas 6 2 4 0 4 11 19 Playoffs Championship Series Game 5 — Milwaukee Monday, Oct. 15: Milwaukee 4, Los Angeles 0 Edmonton 3 1 2 0 2 5 10 in 5A, Dillon in 3A and Abbeville in at Los Angeles Dodgers (FOX SPORTS 1). Tuesday, Oct. 16: Milwaukee (Gonzalez 10-11) at Los Arizona 4 1 3 0 2 3 9 2A. 5 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: 2018 Angeles (Hill 11-5), 9:09 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime CONCACAF Women’s Championship Third-Place Wednesday, Oct. 17: Milwaukee (Miley 5-2) at Los loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild Just as last week, Lamar is No. 1 in Match from Frisco, Texas — Panama vs. Jamaica (FOX Angeles (Kershaw 9-5), 5:05 p.m. cards per conference advance to playoffs. the 1A, receiving all but one of the SPORTS 2). x-Friday, Oct. 19: Los Angeles at Milwaukee, 8:39 p.m. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, x-Saturday, Oct. 20: Los Angeles at Milwaukee, 9:09 MONDAY’S GAMES first-place votes. The big change came WDXY-AM 1240). p.m. Toronto 4, Los Angeles 1 in 4A with Hartsville, getting only 7 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Mississippi Ottawa 4, Dallas 1 State at Alabama (ESPNU). WORLD SERIES Montreal 7, Detroit 3 nine of the 13 first-place votes. 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at Charlotte (FOX (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) Nashville 4, Minnesota 2 Hartsville squeaked out a 14-13 vic- SPORTS SOUTHEAST). All Games on FOX 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: New York Rangers at Tuesday, Oct. 23: Los Angeles-Milwaukee winner at TUESDAY’S GAMES tory over Wilson last week to stay un- Washington (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Boston-Houston winner Vancouver at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. defeated. No. 2 Greer received three 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New Orleans at Houston Wednesday, Oct. 24: Los Angeles-Milwaukee winner Colorado at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. (ESPN). at Boston-Houston winner Florida at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. first-place votes and No. 4 Myrtle 8 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: 2018 Friday, Oct. 26: Boston-Houston winner at Los Dallas at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Beach received the other vote. CONCACAF Women’s Championship Championship Angeles-Milwaukee winner Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Match from Frisco, Texas — Canada vs. United States Saturday, Oct. 27: Boston-Houston winner at Los Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m. The 4A poll remained the same with (FOX SPORTS 2). Angeles-Milwaukee winner Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. the exception of Wilson dropping from 8 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: South Carolina x-Sunday, Oct. 28: Boston-Houston winner at Los Buffalo at Vegas, 10 p.m. at Arkansas (SEC NETWORK). Angeles-Milwaukee winner ninth to 10th, switching places with 8:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: American League x-Tuesday, Oct. 30: Los Angeles-Milwaukee winner WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Playoffs Championship Series Game 4 — Boston at at Boston-Houston winner St. Louis at Montreal, 7 p.m. Wren. South Pointe is No. 3, Daniel Houston (TBS). x-Wednesday, Oct. 31: Los Angeles-Milwaukee N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7 p.m. No. 5, North Myrtle Beach No. 6, East- 9 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Kansas at winner at Boston-Houston winner Boston at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Kansas State (ESPNU). N.Y. Islanders at Anaheim, 10 p.m. side No. 7 and Belton-Honea Path No. 9:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at Calgary (NBC 8. SPORTS NETWORK). NBA STANDINGS THURSDAY’S GAMES 10 p.m. — PGA Golf: The CJ Cup at Nine Bridges First Colorado at New Jersey, 7 p.m. The top four remained the same in Round from Jeju Island, South Korea (GOLF). EASTERN CONFERENCE Philadelphia at Columbus, 7 p.m. 5A with Dutch Fork, Fort Dorchester, 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Dallas at Phoenix (ESPN). Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m. Atlantic Division Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. T.L. Hanna and Gaffney. Summerville W L Pct GB Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. stayed at No. 9 with River Bluff re- NFL STANDINGS Arizona at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Boston 0 0 .000 — placing Blythewood at No. 10. Brooklyn 0 0 .000 — Boston at Edmonton, 9 p.m. AMERICAN CONFERENCE New York 0 0 .000 — Buffalo at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. The top 3A in 3A remained the same East Philadelphia 0 0 .000 — N.Y. Islanders at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. with Dillon, Chapman and Chester. Toronto 0 0 .000 — W L T Pct PF PA Southeast Division FRIDAY’S GAMES May River and Strom Thurmond each New England 4 2 0 .667 176 148 Florida at Washington, 7 p.m. Miami 4 2 0 .667 130 145 W L Pct GB Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m. moved up a spot with Camden falling Nashville at Calgary, 9 p.m. N.Y. Jets 3 3 0 .500 165 139 Atlanta 0 0 .000 — from fourth to sixth. Gilbert and Buffalo 2 4 0 .333 76 138 Charlotte 0 0 .000 — Aynor fell out of the poll with Union South Miami 0 0 .000 — Orlando 0 0 .000 — COLLEGE FOOTBALL County moving in at No. 9 and Pendle- W L T Pct PF PA Washington 0 0 .000 — ton at No. 10. Tennessee 3 3 0 .500 87 107 Central Division FCS COACHES POLL Houston 3 3 0 .500 135 137 The top six in 2A remained the same Jacksonville 3 3 0 .500 109 126 W L Pct GB OCT. 15 with undefeated teams Abbeville, Indianapolis 1 5 0 .167 152 180 Chicago 0 0 .000 — Record Pts Pvs North Cleveland 0 0 .000 — 1. North Dakota St. (26) 6-0 650 1 Barnwell, Carvers Bay, Bamberg-Eh- W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 0 0 .000 — 2. Kennesaw St. 6-1 622 2 rhardt and Ninety Six and 6-2 South- Indiana 0 0 .000 — 3. South Dakota St. 4-1 598 5 Cincinnati 4 2 0 .667 174 158 Milwaukee 0 0 .000 — 4. Jacksonville St. 5-1 558 7 side Christian. Undefeated Andrews Baltimore 4 2 0 .667 153 77 5. James Madison 5-2 547 8 Pittsburgh 3 2 1 .583 171 154 moved up a spot to No. 7. Hannah- WESTERN CONFERENCE 6. McNeese 5-1 491 9 Cleveland 2 3 1 .417 128 151 Southwest Division 7. Illinois St. 5-1 465 12 Pamplico fell out of the poll, replaced West W L Pct GB 8. Eastern Washington 5-2 459 3 by Saluda. W L T Pct PF PA 9. Weber St. 4-2 451 13 Dallas 0 0 .000 — 10. Sam Houston St. 4-2 375 14 The top five in 1A remained the Kansas City 5 1 0 .833 215 172 Houston 0 0 .000 — 11. Elon 4-2 346 6 L.A. Chargers 4 2 0 .667 175 144 same with Lamar, Wagener-Salley, Memphis 0 0 .000 — 12. Wofford 4-2 343 4 Denver 2 4 0 .333 120 154 New Orleans 0 0 .000 — 13. Colgate 5-? 301 17 Dixie, Lake View and Baptist Hill. Oakland 1 5 0 .167 110 176 San Antonio 0 0 .000 — 14. Towson 6-0 297 18 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Northwest Division 15. Central Arkansas 4-2 292 16 W L Pct GB 16. UC Davis 5-1 279 19 East 17. Stony Brook 5-2 187 20 S.C. PREP MEDIA POLLS W L T Pct PF PA Denver 0 0 .000 — 18. North Carolina A&T 5-2 184 10 Minnesota 0 0 .000 — 18. Princeton 5-0 184 21 5A Washington 3 2 0 .600 106 104 Oklahoma City 0 0 .000 — 20. Maine 4-2 176 22 1. Dutch Fork (13) Dallas 3 3 0 .500 123 103 Portland 0 0 .000 — 21. East Tennessee St. 6-1 134 24 2. Fort Dorchester Philadelphia 3 3 0 .500 137 117 Utah 0 0 .000 — 22. Nicholls 4-3 131 11 3. T.L. Hanna N.Y. Giants 1 5 0 .167 117 162 Pacific Division 23. Rhode Island 4-2 129 15 4. Gaffney South W L Pct GB 24. Dartmouth 5-0 74 NR 5. Dorman W L T Pct PF PA 25. Delaware 4-2 64 NR 6. Sumter Golden State 0 0 .000 — Others Receiving Votes: North Dakota 37; Northern 7. Berkeley New Orleans 4 1 0 .800 180 140 L.A. Clippers 0 0 .000 — Iowa 15; Montana St. 13; Idaho St. 12; Florida A&M 8. Byrnes Carolina 3 2 0 .600 121 114 L.A. Lakers 0 0 .000 — 11; Chattanooga 8; Missouri St. 8; Montana 4; 9. Summerville Tampa Bay 2 3 0 .400 141 173 Phoenix 0 0 .000 — Northern Arizona 2; Villanova 2; South Dakota 1. 10. River Bluff Atlanta 2 4 0 .333 167 192 Sacramento 0 0 .000 — Receiving votes: West Florence, Carolina Forest, North STATS FCS POLL Boiling Springs. W L T Pct PF PA TUESDAY’S GAMES The top 25 teams in the STATS Football Philadelphia at Boston, 8 p.m. Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place 4A Chicago 3 2 0 .600 139 96 Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 14, 1. Hartsville (9) Minnesota 3 2 1 .583 140 148 points and previous rank: 2. Greer (3) Green Bay 3 2 1 .583 148 144 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Record Pts Pvs 3. South Pointe Detroit 2 3 0 .400 125 137 Brooklyn at Detroit, 7 p.m. 4. Myrtle Beach (1) 1. North Dakota State (160) 6-0 4000 1 West Memphis at Indiana, 7 p.m. 5. Daniel 2. South Dakota State 4-1 3762 2 Miami at Orlando, 7 p.m. 6. North Myrtle Beach 3. Kennesaw State 6-1 3690 3 W L T Pct PF PA Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 7. Eastside 4. James Madison 5-2 3437 6 L.A. Rams 6 0 0 1.000 196 118 Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. 8. Belton-Honea Path 5. Jacksonville State 5-1 3272 8 Seattle 3 3 0 .500 143 117 Cleveland at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 9. Wren 6. McNeese 5-1 2994 9 Arizona 1 5 0 .167 82 139 New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. 10. Wilson 7. Weber State 4-2 2884 13 San Francisco 1 5 0 .167 148 179 Minnesota at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Receiving votes: Greenville, York, Ridge View, North 8. Illinois State 5-1 2701 12 Utah at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Augusta. THURSDAY’S GAMES Dallas at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. 9. Eastern Washington 5-2 2693 4 Philadelphia 34, N.Y. Giants 13 Denver at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. 10. UC Davis 5-1 2366 14 3A 11. Elon 4-2 2324 5 1. Dillon (13) 12. Wofford 4-2 2061 6 SUNDAY’S GAMES THURSDAY’S GAMES 2. Chapman 13. Towson 5-1 1986 17 Seattle 27, Oakland 3 Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. 3. Chester 14. Sam Houston State 4-2 1977 15 Houston 20, Buffalo 13 Miami at Washington, 8 p.m. 4. May River 15. Central Arkansas 4-2 1445 18 Washington 23, Carolina 17 L.A. Lakers at Portland, 10:30 p.m. 5. Strom Thurmond 16. Maine 4-2 1415 21 Minnesota 27, Arizona 17 6. Camden 17. Colgate 6-0 1337 20 L.A. Chargers 38, Cleveland 14 FRIDAY’S GAMES 7. Woodruff 18. Stony Brook 5-2 1326 19 Pittsburgh 28, Cincinnati 21 Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m. 8. Wade Hampton (H) 19. North Carolina A&T 5-2 1221 10 Atlanta 34, Tampa Bay 29 New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. 9. Union County 20. Nicholls 4-3 925 11 N.Y. Jets 42, Indianapolis 34 Atlanta at Memphis, 8 p.m. 10. Pendleton 21. ETSU 6-1 847 23 Miami 31, Chicago 28, OT Boston at Toronto, 8 p.m. Receiving votes: Gilbert, Manning, Southside, Aynor. Dallas 40, Jacksonville 7 Cleveland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 22. Rhode Island 4-2 775 16 Baltimore 21, Tennessee 0 Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. 23. Princeton 5-0 618 25 2A 24. Delaware 4-2 399 NR L.A. Rams 23, Denver 20 Indiana at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. 1. Abbeville (13) 25. UNI 3-3 378 NR New England 43, Kansas City 40 Golden State at Utah, 10:30 p.m. 2. Barnwell Others: North Dakota 271, Dartmouth 218, Idaho Open: Detroit, New Orleans Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. 3. Carvers Bay State 155, Missouri State 133, Florida A&M 114, 4. Bamberg-Ehrhardt Chattanooga 110, Montana State 62, Montana 52, MONDAY’S GAMES 5. Ninety-Six South Dakota 22, Northern Arizona 21, Furman 8, Green Bay 33, San Francisco 30 NHL STANDINGS 6. Southside Christian Murray State 1. 7. Andrews THURSDAY, OCT. 18 EASTERN CONFERENCE 8. Timberland Denver at Arizona, 8:20 p.m. Atlantic Division 9. Landrum TRANSACTIONS 10. Saluda SUNDAY, OCT. 21 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Receiving votes: Mullins, Oceanside Collegiate. Tennessee vs L.A. Chargers at London, UK, 9:30 a.m. Toronto 7 6 1 0 12 33 23 TUESDAY Minnesota at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Boston 5 4 1 0 8 22 13 BASEBALL 1A Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Montreal 5 3 1 1 7 18 13 American League 1. Lamar (12) Detroit at Miami, 1 p.m. Ottawa 6 3 2 1 7 24 22 TEXAS RANGERS — Named Shiraz Rehman assistant 2. Wagener-Salley (1) Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Buffalo 5 3 2 0 6 11 13 general manager. 3. Dixie Carolina at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay 3 2 1 0 4 11 7 BASKETBALL 4. Lake View New England at Chicago, 1 p.m. Detroit 6 0 4 2 2 14 30 National Basketball Association 5. Baptist Hill Buffalo at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Florida 3 0 2 1 1 7 10 LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Exercised 2019-20 options on 6. Blackville-Hilda New Orleans at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. Fs Brandon Ingram and Kyle Kuzma and Gs Lonzo 7. Hemingway L.A. Rams at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. Metropolitan Division Ball and Josh Hart. 8. St. John’s Dallas at Washington, 4:25 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Named Kristi Toliver 9. C.E. Murray Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8:20 p.m. Carolina 6 4 1 1 9 23 18 assistant coach for player development. 10. Ridge Spring-Monetta and Branchville Open: Seattle, Green Bay, Oakland, Pittsburgh New Jersey 3 3 0 0 6 14 4 FOOTBALL Receiving votes: Denmark-Olar, Bethune-Bowman, National Football League MONDAY, OCT. 22 Columbus 5 3 2 0 6 16 19 Whitmire, Green Sea-Floyds, Timmonsville. Pittsburgh 4 2 1 1 5 15 17 ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed RB Devonta Freeman on N.Y. Giants at Atlanta, 8:15 p.m. Washington 5 2 2 1 5 20 19 injured reserve. Voters: Chris Dearing, The State; Bret McCormick, The Herald; N.Y. Islanders 4 2 2 0 4 11 10 CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed WR Rod Streater on Lou Bezjak, The State; Tyler Cupp, WPUB radio; Travis Jenkins, Philadelphia 5 2 3 0 4 16 20 injured reserve. Waived/injured LB James Burgess Chester News Reporter; Jed Blackwell, Spartanburg Herald- MLB POSTSEASON N.Y. Rangers 5 1 4 0 2 12 18 Jr. Signed WR Da’Mari Scott and LB Xavier Journal; Justin Jarrett, Lowcountry Sports; Bob Castello, Woodson-Luster from the practice squad and OL Greenville News; Chris Burgin, 100.1 The Fan; Eric Russell, Aiken LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES WESTERN CONFERENCE Jake Eldrenkamp and WR Blake Jackson to the Standard; Scott Chancey, Florence Morning News; Ian Guerin, (Best-of-7, x-if necessary) practice squad. MyHorryNews.com; Chris Clark, Orangeburg Times and Central Division MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Placed CB Mike Hughes on Democrat; Dennis Brunson, Sumter Item; David Roberts, AMERICAN LEAGUE GP W L OT Pts GF GA injured reserve. Waived CB Jalen Myrick from the Greenwood Index-Journal; David Shelton, Charleston Post and All Games on TBS Nashville 6 5 1 0 10 19 12 practice squad. Signed DT David Parry. Signed CB Courier; Lake Morris, Anderson Independent Mail. Houston 1, Boston 1 Craig James to the practice squad. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 | B3

Most notably, the team has strug- “When you put so much energy, PANTHERS FROM PAGE B1 gled defending the run. time, effort into something and you Carolina’s defense allowed 33-year- don’t get the turnout that you want. Thomas Davis from a four-game don’t, we will get beat again.” old Adrian Peterson to run for 97 ...,” Newton said. “But at the end of suspension. Meanwhile, the Red- The loss to the Redskins is a mi- yards on 17 carries and continued to the day, no one is going to feel sorry skins had just been exposed in an crocosm of what is happening struggle getting off the field on third for you. We don’t expect anyone to embarrassing 43-19 defeat to the around the league this season. down. The Panthers offense, as it has feel sorry for us. We just got to get Saints the week before, a game in One week a team looks awful; the been prone to do all year, had right for next week.” which cornerback Josh Norman was next week it looks like world beaters. lengthy lulls in production, and the Rivera added that he’s not lost benched at halftime. “The thing that is happening is three turnovers were critical. faith in rookie wide receiver D.J. Instead of carrying that momen- you see more parity,” Rivera said. Olsen said the Panthers have been Moore, the team’s first-round draft tum over, the Panthers (3-2) turned “You look around at teams that inconsistent this season. pick who fumbled twice which led to the ball three times in a lackluster didn’t start very well and all of sud- “When you are 3-1 everyone 10 Redskins points. 23-17 loss to the Redskins, leaving den they’re playing well. Look at thinks everyone thinks everything “D.J. is going to be a part of what them one game behind the Saints in what Dallas did. They played a very is great, but the reality is it’s not,” we do for a long time, as is Curtis the NFC South. talented Jacksonville team on Sun- Olsen said. “And that game is a mi- Samuel, as is pretty much anybody “When you look at games like this, day and scored 40 (points). That is a crocosm of that. There was a lot of on this football team,” Rivera said. losing is not going to define us,” Rive- sign of what is happening. ... It’s all bad, but also a lot of good. It’s just “If we believe in them, we’re going ra said. “How we handle it next week, over the place and each week it will really hard to overcome all of the to keep putting them out there. that’s what is going to define us. If we be something different.” bad” turnovers. That’s the only way these guys are take advantage of the opportunity to For the Panthers, the loss further Quarterback Cam Newton called going to learn and develop into the learn and grow from it, we have a exposed some lingering problems that the loss a tough pill to swallow, but players we believe they can be. We chance to take a step forward. If we have been overshadowed by wins. is eager to play the Eagles. will stick with them.”

FROM PAGE B1 terback the week before be- defensive side of the ball at most of my time was working HONORS cause of an injury.” outside linebacker with 11 with the offense,” Montgom- Warren said the reason total tackles, including eight ery said. “I was happy to get DEFENSE the night. for his success was because solo stops. He also had two that extra work in on offense. ERIC WATTS “I was able to use my the coaching staff contin- tackles for loss and one pass I think it’s made me better.” SUMTER speed. That’s what was let- ued to call a play The King’s breakup. “He’s really fast with a lot ting me get around the Academy could not stop. Montgomery is just start- of athleticsm,” Wilkes said Watts spent most of the edge.” “The offensive line did a ing to see extended time on “He does a good job both pass night in the face of Bly- great job blocking, and the the defensive side of the foot- blocking and run blocking. thewood quarterback King OFFENSE coaches told me to look for ball. That isn’t out of necessi- He hasn’t allowed a sack Ford, who was 10-for-29 for MASON WARREN the hole and it was there,” ty, but a plan by the Eagles’ since preseason, and we’ve 166 yards while throwing THOMAS SUMTER Warren said. “They couldn’t coaching staff. thrown the football over 100 two interceptions. Watts stop it, so we kept going “We focused not as much times this year.” said the importance of the Warren has been one of with it. If it isn’t broke, on defense with him until we game, which pitted two the steadiest forces for the don’t fix it.” began region play,” CEM SPECIAL TEAMS ranked teams and two unde- Generals on both sides of Warren said the play head coach Chad Wilkes said TYRESE SCOTT feated Region IV teams the football this season, but called for the left tackle and of Montgomery, who has KINGSTREE against each other, gave he took it to another level in the tight end to pull to the started on the offensive line him a little extra energy. their 32-20 victory over The left side and go between the since his sophomore season. Scott handles the kickoff “It was a big game for us,” King’s Academy last week. center and the guard. The “We wanted him to be rested duties for Kingstree, and he Watts said. “A lot of people Warren ran for 257 yards quarterback would fake a for the end of the season and averaged 40 yards a kickoff on have been saying we haven’t and three touchdowns on 19 handoff to the wingback let him catch up some on of- four kickoffs in the Jaguars’ been playing anybody, so I carries. His touchdowns going to the left and then fense.” 27-13 Region VII-2A victory was maybe more prepared, came on runs of 52, 46 and 3 stick the ball in his hands, Montgomery said he is over East Clarendon last more up for this game.” yards, respectively. He also allowing him to hit the hole. happy to be playing defense week. The Gamecocks limited had two catches for 30 yards The win over The King’s on a regular basis again, but Scott also had 15 tackles on Blythewood to just 19 rush- and returned a kickoff 20 was the first on the field for he feels he’s improved as the the defensive side of the ball. ing yards on 30 carries. The yards for 307 all-purpose TSA this season. The Gener- team’s left tackle. He has kicked off 19 times Bengals came into the game yards. als, who are 2-5, picked up a “I practiced defense a little on the season with eight of averaging 189 yards a con- Warren also had a big de- forfeit win earlier. bit (earlier in the season), but them going for touchbacks. test. Barnes said that fensive game as well with “It felt really good that all opened the floodgates to the an interception return for of our hard work has paid quarterback for the Sumter 18 yards, seven total tackles, off,” Warren said. defense. three solos and one TFL. “We had them in a lot of “He’s definitely one of our OFFENSIVE LINEMAN third (down) and longs,” leaders, if not one of our KOBE MONTGOMERY Keeping SumterAmanda McNulty, Horticulture Beautiful Agent Barnes said. “We made most influential players,” C.E. MURRAY Staying on Script apparently rare in the South during them one-dimensional and TSA head coach Randy Sean Flynn is the producer of that time period as no one had any then we were able to go at- Stogner said of Warren. The 6-0, 240-pound Mont- Making It Grow. I often introduce him money. tack them. It was his best He’s a man of integrity and gomery graded out at 88 per- as “the person who is talking in my The first film shown at the Opera game on defense by far.” character. cent and had five knockdown ear,” as he does give me directions from House was Earthworm Tractors, a Joe Watts said he used his “He does whatever we ask blocks in C.E. Murray’s 22-12 the control booth. Since I am E. Brown comedy, admission being athleticism to be in the gen- him to do, and he does it victory over Branchville. He somewhat deaf from cutting grass with thirty-five cents. And with that title, I’ll eral vicinity of Ford most of well. He had to play quar- also had a big game on the a power mower back when we were at segue into the topic of this article as it Clemson and lived at Ashtabula, an relates to gardening. Making It Grow, SCETV’s live Palmetto Plaza upstate summer retreat built in 1824, as part of our rent payment, I can use gardening show is celebrating its that excuse when I don’t follow Sean’s twenty-fifth anniversary and the Opera FREEDOM FURNITURE Freedom Furniture directions to a “T.” Staying on script is House its one hundred and twenty-

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BY CHARLES ODUM The team boasts a deep sup- Atlanta Braves manag- The Associated Press ply of respected pitching pros- er Brian Snitker (13) pects, creating the possibility congratulates Freddie ATLANTA — Brian Snitker Anthopoulos could look for an Freeman during a has a two-year contract for offseason trade instead of free game this past season. only the second time in his 43 agency to boost the lineup. Snitker, the former years with the Braves. Snitker became a manager Sumter Braves manag- It’s little wonder that Snitk- for the first time in the Class er, was given a 2-year er, who turns 63 on Wednes- A South Atlantic League at 26, extension after leading day, said Monday he never as- and his star seemed on the the Braves to the NL sumed he’d be asked to return rise when he joined the big East title. as manager even after leading league club as a bullpen coach Atlanta to a surprise NL East in 1985. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS division title and its first play- It didn’t last. He returned to off berth since 2013. the minors the following sea- “I’ve been around long son, settling into a largely enough to know you’re never overlooked career as an orga- guaranteed tomorrow in this nizational jack-of-all-trades. business,” Snitker said after He managed at every level of his two-year deal was an- the minors, from the rookie nounced by general manager leagues to Triple-A, and got Alex Anthopoulos. The deal two more stints as a coach for includes a club option for the big league team. 2021. Snitker began his long run with the Braves as a minor league player in 1977 and spent 20 years as a minor In 1988, when the Global Polio Eradication effort began, league manager in addition to © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 45 there were 350,000 cases of wild polio each year—about stints as Atlanta’s bullpen 1,000 cases a day. To find out how many there were last coach and third base coach. year, color in the spaces with two dots. 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MIDSEASON FROM PAGE B1 rating in a season at 198.9 on the way Caden Sterns, S, Texas; Pooka Wil- to the Heisman Trophy. Look back at liams, RB, Kansas. the statistics over the years and you will find that good quarterbacks have MOST SURPRISING TEAM good ratings. It’s not a bad tool, even if No. 5 LSU (6-1) it is not perfect. The Tigers were preseason No. 25, Tagovailoa currently leads the coun- but it seemed even their fans were not try in passer rating at 248.09. He has quite convinced this would be a suc- thrown 21 touchdowns, no intercep- cessful season. Now they are thinking tions and is averaging 14.3 yards per playoff after LSU walloped Georgia pass. Even accounting for inflation be- last weekend. The offense still lacks cause of competition — and Ala- explosiveness, but it has limited mis- bama’s schedule is really not that bad takes. The defense is stout, relying on relative to other top teams — the soph- a trio of midseason All-Americans in omore has delivered on every bit of cornerback Greedy Williams, safety his hype. Grant Delpit and linebacker Devin Also considered: Dwayne Haskins, White. The Tigers might have already QB, Ohio State; Darrell Henderson, peaked, but only a second-half col- RB, Memphis; Kyler Murray, QB, lapse will keep them from exceeding Oklahoma; Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, expectations. Colorado; Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wis- Also considered: Cincinnati, Colora- consin. do, Florida. BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM Ed Oliver, DT, Houston Auburn (4-3) If you thought Oliver might cruise The SEC West’s other Tigers are in AP FILE PHOTO through his junior season, having al- a tailspin. 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Keep an eye on Or- Washington; Quinnen Williams, DT, Also considered: Arizona, Florida who have flopped in year one, give egon quarterback Justin Herbert, Alabama; Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami; State, Memphis. credit to Fisher for having the Aggies Michigan quarterback Shea Patter- Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion. looking ahead of schedule. He has got- son, Clemson running back Travis COACH OF THE HALF SEASON ten good play out of quarterback Kel- Etienne and Houston defensive tackle BEST FRESHMAN Brian Kelly, Notre Dame len Mond, who was recruited to play Ed Oliver as potential visitors to New Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue. The fourth-ranked Fighting Irish in a very different system, and a de- York. Coach Jeff Brohm swiped Moore had to replace the key components of fense that has been flimsy for years is And the winner is ... Tagovailoa be- away from Texas in recruiting and the last season’s run-heavy offense and suddenly stingy. comes the third Alabama player, and 5-foot-9, 175-pound do-it-all receiver their defensive coordinator. Kelly con- Also considered: Josh Heupel, UCF; first Tide quarterback, to win the has thrived in the Boilermakers’ big- fidently turned a veteran defensive Chad Lunsford, Georgia Southern. Heisman in the last 10 years. play attack. He is fourth in the coun- over to 36-year-old assistant Clark Lea try in all-purpose yards (167.8 per to replace Mike Elko, who left after MOST SIGNIFICANT REGULAR- PROJECTING THE NEW YEAR’S SIX game) and is averaging 13.8 yards one season to join Texas A&M. The SEASON GAMES REMAINING Orange Bowl semifinal — No. 1 Ala- every time he touches the ball. He has Irish leaned on the defense early. No. 16 North Carolina State at No. 3 bama vs. No. 4 Oklahoma. four 100-yard receiving games and has Needing to spark offensively, Kelly Clemson, Oct. 20. Cotton Bowl semifinal — No. 2 packed a season’s worth of highlights handed the offense over to quarter- No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 11 Florida in Clemson vs. No. 3 Michigan. into six games. back Ian Book after three games and Jacksonville, Oct. 27. Rose Bowl — Ohio State vs. Oregon. Also considered: Alan Bowman, QB, he delivered a more dynamic attack. No. 1 Alabama at No. 5 LSU, Nov. 3. Sugar Bowl — Texas vs. Georgia. Texas Tech; Jermar Jefferson, RB, Or- Notre Dame heads into the second No. 13 West Virginia at No. 7 Texas, Peach Bowl — LSU vs. Notre Dame. egon State; Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon; half a serious playoff contender. Nov. 3. Fiesta Bowl — UCF vs. Washington.

76, husband of the late Eliza- wood, and Washington Carver EMMA AMELIA M. HAMPTON OBITUARIES beth Lucas James, transi- (Shelby) James II of Sumter; GABLE — Emma Amelia tioned on Saturday, Oct. 13, eight grandchildren; five sib- Monroe Hampton, 79, widow DONNIE L. MCKAMEY The family will receive 2018, at McLeod Health Clar- lings, Alice (Joseph) Cum- of Derry Lee Hampton, died Donnie L. McKamey, age 80, friends on Thursday from 5 to endon in Manning. Born in mings of Summerville, Ruth D. Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at her beloved husband of Barbara 7 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Rimini, he was a son of the James, Saymon (Daisy) James, residence, 165 S. Brick Road, Boykin McKamey, died on Home. late Samuel Allen James Jr. Florence J. Knight, Wilkie Gable. She was born Aug. 20, Sunday, Oct. 14, You may go to www.bullock- and Julia Fairy James. James of Pinewood and Ad- 1939, in Gable, a daughter of 2018, at Palmetto funeralhome.com and sign the Carver was educated in the raine (Mackey) DeChamps; the late Howard Monroe and Health Tuomey family’s guest book. public schools of Sumter and a host of other relatives. Barbara Johnson Monroe. in Sumter. The family has chosen Bull- County and was a graduate of Condolences may be made on The family is receiving Born in Oliver ock Funeral Home for the ar- Manchester High School, his tribute page found at www. friends at her residence. Springs, Tennes- rangements. Class of 1962, and did further PalmerMemorialChapel.com. These services have been see, he was the educational training at Sum- Professional services ren- entrusted to Samuels Funeral MCKAMEY son of the late ter Area Technical College. dered by Palmer Memorial Home LLC of Manning. Charlie W. McK- Mr. James’ Christian jour- Chapel Inc. amey and Mary Inez Clough ney began at Antioch AME KAY CHURCH CRESS McKamey. Mr. McKamey Church, where he served for Kay Church Cress, 83, be- graduated from Oliver several years as a steward and loved wife of the late Larry Springs High School in East- JAMES “JC” CUBBAGE II on various church boards. At Royce Cress, died on Monday, ern Tennessee in 1956 where the time of his death, he was a Oct. 15, 2018, at Lonesome he participated in all sports. MANNING — James “JC” member of Jehovah Mission- Pine Hospital in Big Stone After graduating high school, Cubbage II, 74, a son of the ary Baptist Church. Gap, Virginia. he joined the United States late James Cubbage and Caro He served in the United LEONARD CARTER Arrangements will be an- Air Force, from which he re- Brunson Cub- States Army during the Viet- nounced by Bullock Funeral tired in 1976. After his retire- bage, died Satur- nam Era and received various MANNING — On Saturday, Home. ment from the Air Force, Don- day, Oct. 13, 2018. military awards. Mr. Carver Oct. 13, 2018, Leonard Carter nie went to work for Diebold. Funeral ser- was employed by Williams “Len” departed this life. He retired from Diebold in vices for Mr. Furniture, Exide and Federal Born on April 27, 1976, in 2000. Donnie loved to fish, and Cubbage will be Mogul. In addition, he was a Newark, New Jersey, he was a he sang with the Mission to held at 1 p.m. self-employed trucker, farmer son of Marjorie Lawson Cart- Men Group. He was a faithful CUBBAGE Thursday at and electrician. He was a er and the late Levie Carter. member of Hickory Road Bap- Hayes F. Samu- member of the Silver Masonic Visitation and service of re- tist Church. He will be re- els Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 Lodge No. 35 and the New membrance will take place on ROBERT JORDAN ROSS JR. membered as a very loving N. Church St., Manning. Hope Royal Arch No. 38. Thursday from 11 a.m. to husband, father, grandfather, The Rev. Dr. Micheal Rich- In addition to his parents noon at Fleming & DeLaine Robert Jordan Ross Jr., 30, great-grandfather, brother burg will officiate. Burial will and wife, he was preceded in Funeral Home Chapel, 222 W. died on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, and friend. He will be dearly follow in Goodwill Freewill death by his siblings Sammie Boyce St., Manning. in Sumter. missed by all who knew him. Baptist Church Cemetery, James III, Julia B. Boyd, The family is receiving rela- You may go to www.bullock- Surviving are: a son, Dar- 1329 Goodwill Church Road, Wiley P. James, William Penn tives and friends at the resi- funeralhome.com and sign the rell L. McKamey of Sumter; Manning. James, Harold James and dence, 1161 Hamilton Road, family’s guest book. two daughters, Sherri L. The family is receiving Clyde and Rhinehart Morris. Ram Bay Community, Man- The family has chosen Bull- Clark and her husband, friends at the home of his sis- Survivors include: his chil- ning. ock Funeral Home for the ar- Danny, of Easley, and Kim- ter, Carolyn C. Sweat, 1071 dren, Wilma Rochelle James Fleming & DeLaine Funeral rangements. berly M. Johnson of Sumter; Moorer St., Manning. Blake and Carver Antonio Home and Chapel of Manning two stepsons, Jerald Martin These services have been (Tamikka) James, all of Sum- is in charge of these services. and John P. Martin, both of entrusted to Samuels Funeral ter, Carlos Lorenzo (Lawinza) Online condolences for the Sumter; one stepdaughter, Home LLC of Manning. James of Manning, Brent A. family may be sent to www. Dawn D. Bell of Sumter; one Briggs, Brittany N. Briggs and flemingdelaine.com or brother, Gleason W. McKa- WASHINGTON CARVER JAMES Brandon C. Briggs, all of Pine- [email protected]. mey of Largo, Florida; one Funeral services for Wash- sister, Charlene Jovbe of Oli- ington Carver James will be ver Springs, Tennessee; and held at noon Thursday at Je- many grandchildren and hovah Mission- BOY’S TREE SERVICE great-grandchildren. ary Baptist PO LLC In addition to his parents, Church, Sumter, Donnie was preceded in death with Senior Pas- by his first wife, Dorothy tor Marion H. TREE CARE TREE REMOVAL Vann McKamey; second wife, Newton officiat- Catherine Reilly Martin McK- ing. Interment • TRIMMING • TOPPING amey; and a granddaughter, JAMES will follow in An- • TREE REMOVAL • SPRAYING Jennifer Clark. tioch AME • PRUNING A funeral service will be Church Cemetery, Pinewood. • STUMP REMOVAL • FERTILIZING held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the The public may view from 2 to • BUSH HOGGING Bullock Funeral Home Chapel 7 p.m. today with the Holy Po Boy’s with the Rev. Ron Taylor offi- Royal Arch, New Hope Chap- Rex Prescott FIREWOOD ciating. 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WHY IS IT FUN TO BE FRIGHTENED?

BY MARGEE KERR University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation

John Carpenter’s iconic horror film “Halloween” celebrates its 40th anni- versary this year. Few horror mov- ies have achieved similar notori- ety, and it’s credited with kicking off the steady stream of slasher flicks that followed. Audiences flocked to the- aters to witness the seeming- ly random murder and may- hem a masked man brought to a small suburban town, reminding them that pick- et fences and manicured lawns cannot protect us from the unjust, the un- known or the uncertain- ty that awaits us all in both life and death. The film offers no jus- tice for the victims in the end, no rebalanc- ing of good and evil. Why, then, would anyone want to spend their time and money to watch such maca- bre scenes filled with depressing reminders of just how unfair and scary our world can be? I’ve spent the past 10 years investigating just this question, finding the typical an- swer of “Because I like it! It’s fun!” incredibly unsatisfying. I’ve long been convinced there’s more to it than the “nat- ural high” or adrenaline rush many describe — and indeed, the body does kick into “go” mode when you’re startled or scared, amping up not only adrena- line but also a multitude of chemicals that ensure your body is fueled and ready to re- spond. This “fight or flight” re- sponse to threat has helped keep humans alive for millennia. That still doesn’t explain why people would want to intentionally scare themselves, though. As a sociol- ogist, I’ve kept asking “But, why?” After two years collecting data in a haunted attraction with my colleague Greg Siegle, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Pittsburgh, we’ve found the gains from thrills and chills can go further than the natural high. STUDYING FEAR AT A TERRIFYING ATTRACTION To capture in real time what makes fear fun, what motivates people to pay to be scared out of their skin and what they experience when engag- ing with this material, we needed to gather data in the field. In this case, that meant setting up a through an ex- of haunted attrac- mobile lab in the basement of an extreme haunt- treme haunted at- tions, horror movies and ed attraction outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. traction provides gains other forms of scary enter- This adults-only extreme attraction went be- similar to choosing to run a 5K tainment, they all share a few critical yond the typical startling lights and sounds and race or tackling a difficult climbing wall. components that help pave the way for a fun, animated characters found in a family friendly There’s a sense of uncertainty, physical exer- scary time. haunted house. Over the course of about 35 min- tion, a challenge to push yourself — and eventu- First and foremost, you have to make the utes, visitors experienced a series of intense sce- ally achievement when it’s over and done with. choice to engage — don’t drag your best narios where, in addition to unsettling charac- Fun-scary experiences could serve as an in- friend with you unless she is also on board. ters and special effects, they were touched by the the-moment recalibration of what registers as But do try to gather some friends when actors, restrained and exposed to electricity. It stressful and even provide a kind of confidence you’re ready. When you engage in activities was not for the faint of heart. boost. After watching a scary movie or going with other people, even just watching a For our study, we recruited 262 guests who had through a haunted attraction, maybe everything movie, your own emotional experience is in- already purchased tickets. Before they entered the else seems like no big deal in comparison. You tensified. Doing intense, exciting and thrill- attraction, each completed a survey about their ex- rationally understand that the actors in a ing things together can make them more fun pectations and how they were feeling. We had them haunted house aren’t real, but when you sus- and help create rewarding social bonds. Emo- answer questions again about how they were feel- pend your disbelief and allow yourself to be- tions can be contagious, so when you see ing once they had gone through the attraction. come immersed in the experience, the fear cer- your friend scream and laugh, you may feel We also used mobile EEG technology to com- tainly can feel real, as does the satisfaction and compelled to do the same. pare 100 participants’ brainwave activity as they sense of accomplishment when you make it No matter the potential benefits, horror sat through 15 minutes of various cognitive and through. As I experienced myself after all kinds movies and scary entertainment are not for emotional tasks before and after the attraction. of scary adventures in Japan, Colombia and all everyone, and that’s OK. While the fight-or- Guests reported significantly higher mood, and over the U.S., confronting a horde of zombies flight response is universal, there are impor- felt less anxious and tired, directly after their can actually make you feel pretty invincible. tant differences between individuals — for trip through the haunted attraction. The more Movies like “Halloween” allow people to tack- example, in genetic expressions, environment terrifying the better: Feeling happy afterward le the big, existential fears we all have, like why and personal history — that help explain why was related to rating the experience as highly in- bad things happen without reason, through the some loathe and others love thrills and chills. tense and scary. This set of volunteers also re- protective frame of entertainment. Choosing to Regardless of your taste (or distaste) for all ported feeling that they’d challenged their per- do fun, scary activities may also serve as a way things horror or thrill-related, an adventur- sonal fears and learned about themselves. to practice being scared, building greater self- ous and curious mindset can benefit every- Analysis of the EEG data revealed widespread knowledge and resilience, similar to rough-and- one. After all, we’re the descendants of those decreases in brain reactivity from before to after tumble play. It’s an opportunity to engage with who were adventurous and curious enough to among those whose mood improved. In other fear on your own terms, in environments where explore the new and novel, but also quick words, highly intense and scary activities — at you can push your boundaries, safely. Because and smart enough to run or fight when dan- least in a controlled environment like this haunt- you’re not in real danger, and thus not occupied ger appeared. This Halloween, maybe chal- ed attraction — may “shut down” the brain to an with survival, you can choose to observe your lenge yourself to at least one fun, scary expe- extent, and that in turn is associated with feeling reactions and how your body changes, gaining rience and prepare to unleash your inner su- better. Studies of those who practice mindfulness greater insight to yourself. perhero. meditation have made a similar observation. WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SAFELY SCARED The Conversation is an independent and non- COMING OUT STRONGER ON THE OTHER SIDE While there are countless differences in the profit source of news, analysis and commen- Together our findings suggest that going nature, content, intensity and overall quality tary from academic experts. 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BY AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN uttanesca, a classic Italian sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, capers and olives, offers bold flavor and comes together fairly quickly — perfect for a Sunday supper. Cooking the tomato sauce in a skillet and then cooking the pastaP directly in the sauce made things even speedier. For a lightly thickened sauce, we used whole peeled tomatoes, pulsed in the food processor, which gave us more consistent results than canned crushed tomatoes. Sauteing the anchovies, garlic and red pepper flakes at the outset provided a rich, savory foundation of flavor; finishing the dish with chopped kalamatas and capers preserved their briny notes and pro- vided the big flavor we were after. A sprinkle of nutty Parmesan and drizzle of fruity olive oil pulled everything together before serving. Be sure to simmer the tomatoes gently or the sauce will become too thick.

SKILLET PASTA PUTTANESCA Servings: 4 vies, garlic and pepper flakes to- Start to finish: 45 minutes gether in 12-inch nonstick skillet 3 (14.5-ounce) cans whole peeled over medium-low heat, stirring tomatoes constantly, until garlic is fragrant, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in processed oil, plus extra for serving tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 6 anchovy fillets, rinsed and Simmer gently until tomatoes no minced longer taste raw, about 10 min- 6 garlic cloves, minced utes. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Stir in water and pasta. Cover, Salt and pepper increase heat to medium-high, 2 cups water and cook at vigorous simmer, stir- 12 ounces thin spaghetti or ring often, until pasta is tender, 12 spaghettini, broken in half to 15 minutes. 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, Stir in olives, parsley, capers and chopped coarse remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sea- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley son with salt and pepper to taste. 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed Serve with Parmesan and extra Grated Parmesan cheese olive oil. Pulse tomatoes in food proces- Nutrition information per serving: 544 sor until coarsely ground and no calories; 151 calories from fat; 17 g fat ( 2 g large pieces remain, about 12 saturated; 0 g trans fats); 6 mg cholesterol; pulses. 670 mg sodium; 79 g carbohydrate; 8 g fiber; 9 g sugar; 16 g protein. Cook 2 tablespoons oil, ancho-

Dive into a rich dish of zucchini, basil and mozzarella

BY ELIZABETH KARMEL ed so simple, yet so delicious that I mato paste also makes it more fla- that cooks out, but it also seasons Associated Press had to try it. I have now made it vorful and robust. I added some sea- each slice of zucchini making for a three times and decided to write it sonings to complement the vegeta- perfectly balanced dish. If you've his summer, my sister, Mary down and pass it along. bles including granulated garlic and made zucchini before without any Pat, traveled to Italy on a This is one of those dishes where herbes de Provence. If I had had a salt, you know that it has a tenden- bike tour. One of the advan- the whole is greater than the sum of mixture of Italian seasonings, I may cy to be a very bland vegetable, so tages of biking through Italy the parts. This dish has the simple have used that instead. Either will this step is important. You also isT that you can eat anything and ev- flavors of Italy — tomatoes, basil work equally as well as they both need to rinse the excess salt from erything you want and not worry a and mozzarella — layered between typically include basil, rosemary the squash or the dish will be too bit about the calories. Turns out, my thin slices of zucchini, but the end and thyme. I also added shaved Par- salty. And, you need to dry the zuc- sister's favorite dish was actually a result is positively addicting. Once mesan cheese to each layer as it adds chini. The beauty of this dish is healthy dish of local zucchini, toma- you make it, you will find yourself a "meatiness" or umami that contrib- that you can make the dish in ad- to sauce, basil and fresh mozzarella. making it again and again like my utes to the savory nature of the dish. vance and bake just before serving, It was served to her in a generous sister and me. It is savory and just Before you assemble the dish, you or make it and reheat it. It's just as square like lasagna, but instead of rich enough to be crave-able but must slice the zucchini with a man- good reheated as it is freshly made. noodles, the layers were made up of light enough that you feel like you doline and salt it to remove the ex- This weekend, I made the zucchini thinly sliced zucchini. are eating a dish straight from the cess moisture. The slicing of the gratinato and served it with beer- Once she got home, she started ex- garden. zucchini and prepping it for the can chicken and cornbread; it was a perimenting and recreating what she My sister urged me to add tomato casserole is a little time consuming, dinner that delivered on taste, but ate from taste memory — and of paste to the crushed tomatoes to but it is well worth the effort. It was easy on the cook — and that is course she told me about it! It sound- make the sauce thicker, and the to- helps reduce the amount of liquid my favorite way to eat and entertain!

with a vegetable peeler Begin the laying process by coating the Clean and trim zucchini — you can use a bottom of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish with combination of yellow squash and zucchini olive oil. Lay down the squash in an even if you like. layer about 3 deep and make sure the layer Using a mandoline or a v-slicer, slice all is even. Spoon one-third of the tomato the zucchini into thin rounds. Sprinkle with sauce on the squash and spread evenly. kosher salt as you fill a colander with the Scatter the basil, a third of the mozzarella slices. Let sit for 30 minutes. Some liquid and a third of the Parmesan cheese over will drain out of the colander so place in a the squash. Repeat with the remaining clean sink or put a dishtowel under the col- squash dividing it between 2 layers. The ander. top of the zucchini gratin should be the to- After 30 minutes, run cold water over the mato sauce, basil and cheese. salted zucchini slices for several minutes Cover the casserole with foil and bake and toss the zucchini with your hands to for 15 minutes covered at 400 F. make sure all layers are rinsed. Wrap the Remove the foil and reduce the oven rinsed zucchini in clean kitchen towels to temperature to 350 F. Continue baking for dry and drain. You want the zucchini to be another 45 minutes or until bubbly and as dry as possible. I divide mine into two the cheese is brown. Let sit for 10 minutes different towels to dry. and garnish with the reserved basil leaf. Meanwhile, mix crushed tomatoes with Cut into squares like you are cutting lasa- the tomato paste, herbs, salt and pepper. gna. MY SISTER'S ZUCCHINI 3 tablespoons tomato paste This will be your tomato sauce for the lay- It's just as good made ahead! Make as 1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence or Italian ers. Reserve one cluster of leaves for gar- directed and re-heat in a 325 F oven cov- GRATINATO seasoning nish and cut the rest of the fresh basil ered for 45 minutes the day you want to Servings: 9 1/2teaspoon granulated garlic leaves into chiffonade or tear into pieces serve it. When I re-heat the dish, I pour out Start to finish: 2 hours 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and set aside. Slice the fresh mozzarella any excess liquid that has collected in the Special equipment: Mandoline or V-slicer 1/8teaspoon ground black pepper into slices and squeeze between paper pan before placing it in the oven. 3-4 large zucchini — you will fill a regular 3/4ounce fresh basil or one large sprig towels to absorb excess moisture. Tear into Nutrition information per serving: 182 calories; 107 size colander with thin slices 1 large ball of fresh mozzarella, about 1 pieces. calories from fat; 12 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans 1 tablespoon olive oil pound Preheat the oven to 400 F and assemble fats); 32 mg cholesterol; 393 mg sodium; 8 g carbohy- 1 cup unseasoned crushed tomatoes 2 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, shaved the dish. drate; 2 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 11 g protein.