Schools welcoming 173 new teachers this year District holds orientation for more new educators than in recent years

BY BRUCE MILLS in Sumter County, according to dis- wood on Wednesday morning. [email protected] trict staff, one of the highest new Kevin Grant, 23 and fresh out of THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 75 CENTS teacher totals in recent years. South Carolina State University in SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 Newness, excitement, joy and District administration said Orangeburg, was one new teacher some jitters filled the air Wednes- they’re happy with the additions in attendance. day at Sumter School District’s given the state teacher shortage Grant grew up in Dalzell and is 2 SECTIONS, 14 PAGES | VOL. 123, NO. 209 New Teacher Orientation at Crest- and the number of vacancies the a 2013 Crestwood graduate. In his wood High School. district had last school year, and elementary school years, Grant GET OUT AND HAVE FUN This year, the district has 173 they rolled out the welcome mat to new certified classroom teachers all at the Fine Arts Center at Crest- SEE TEACHERS, PAGE A5 Local effort,

effects LEGO lovers, Sara Beaty helps organize the meals her group packed for hun- here’s the event gry children around the world. for you A3 BY THE Join other fans this weekend NUMBERS at BrickUniverse to see: • Massive LEGO displays • LEGO Friends Buildinging Area years Sumter has participated • Big Brick Building in the packing event with Duplo bricks • Real-life master builders • LEGO merchandise for sale raised in Sumter

SPORTS meals packed per P-15’s start play two-hour session in Southeast sessions held at the Sumter Regional B1 County Civic Center

PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM DEATHS, B4 Thousands of volunteers packed meals at Sumter County Civic Center to feed children children fed a meal a day for a Hattie Mae Shaw-Duncan around the world on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of Feed My Starving Children. Fernando Rafael Da-Rosa year through Sumter’s efforts Celestine Brooks Sumter chapter of Feed My Starving Raymond C. Shoemaker Jr. Ralph L. Washburn Children packs 400K meals for kids Hickie Lee Pugh Alice Louise McKnight Woods countries served by FMSC Eddie Joe Bradley in need in developing countries James Grant BY DANNY KELLY [email protected] FMSC founded as a Christian WEATHER, A8 eed My Starving Chil- nonprofit organization SUNNY AND HOT dren MobilePack made Partly sunny; partly cloudy and humid tonight meals at Sumter County HIGH 93, LOW 73 Civic Center to feed starv- meals packed nationwide ing children in the devel- last year INSIDE CONTACT US oping world. Classifieds B6 Info: 774-1200 Comics B5 Advertising: 774-1237 The event occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, with more than 2,000 vol- Opinion A7 Classifieds: 774-1200 unteers helping the cause both days. states participated in packing Sports B1 Delivery: 774-1258 “Our goal is to make 400,000 meals,” Television A6 News and Sports: Sumter FMSC MobilePack Chairman events last year 774-1226 Sarah Bradham said. “We have 240 volunteers per session.” The group’s goal was to make VISIT US ONLINE AT the .com 50,000 meals per two-hour session, with a total of eight sessions. Those fundraising goal in Sumter meals will give 136 children one meal a day for an entire year. for next year to pack half Dom Jones scoops an ingredient to help a million meals SEE MEALS, PAGE A5 pack meals Tuesday. School district will change its career fairs to 2 days Businesses, industry encouraged to sign up to from members of Greater each day. at home.” Sumter Chamber of Com- Gillard said the event objec- To that end, manufacturing teach students about Sumter job opportunities merce’s Education Commit- tive is for local businesses to and service-sector industries tee, which consists of several showcase their organization throughout Sumter are invit- BY BRUCE MILLS Gillard, the district’s work- local businesses and indus- with the end goal to keep stu- ed to sign up to put their busi- [email protected] based learning coordinator, tries that generally faithfully dents in Sumter after gradua- ness on display at the summit. on Wednesday when describ- attend numerous schools’ ca- tion for their careers. According to Gillard, all the Sumter School District is ing the upcoming Education reer fairs throughout the “We’re trying to keep all of district’s seventh-graders changing the format of its and Career Ready Business county each year, Gillard said. our talent here in Sumter,” (about 1,300 in total) will de- middle- and high school ca- Summit to be held Sept. 11-12 The district said let’s try it, Gillard said. “Even if they go scend on the civic center at reer fairs this upcoming year. at Sumter County Civic Cen- and the two-day summit is off to college, at least come rotating times and take part “It’s basically a district- ter. now on the calendar. The back and realize we have wide career fair,” said Mark The idea originally came schedule is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. some great opportunities here SEE FAIRS, PAGE A5 A2 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM

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WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER CITY COUNCIL In phases: Out with old computers, in with new houses

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS POLICE DEPARTMENT its marked vehicles. Officers use STAFFORD MEADOWS HERITAGE BAY SUBDIVISION TO [email protected] GRANT TO REPLACE OLD those computers to complete SUBDIVISION TO HAVE MORE HAVE SIX MORE HOUSES COMPUTERS incident reports, traffic collision DEVELOPMENTS Reading: Only one reading required reports and electronic ticketing. Sumter City Council Reading: None required Reading: Only one reading required Agenda item: A maintenance guarantee, listened to plans for a Agenda item: A public hearing Police Chief Russell Roark III said Agenda item: A maintenance guarantee, letter of credit in the amount of $10,800 and a possible grant for Sum- to receive comments from the the department began using letter of credit in the amount of $35,788.80 deed of dedication for Phase 1-B of Heritage computers in the vehicles about ter Police Department public regarding Sumter Police and deed of dedication for Phase IV of the Bay subdivision for the development of lots Department's intended uses of 5 years ago, and it’s time to Stafford Meadows subdivision which 143-145 and lots 156-158. to replace old patrol ve- phase them out. hicle computers and funds from the Edward Byrne includes the development of 31 residential Background: The agreements will make the approved agreements Memorial Justice Assistance Public hearing: No public lots. developer responsible for street and Grant Program, the primary for the expansion of comments Background: The agreements will make the infrastructure improvements on Curlew Circle, provider of federal criminal two subdivisions on Discussion: City Manager Deron developer responsible for street and where the six lots will be developed, for a justice funding to states and McCormick said it was not infrastructure improvements on Moseley two-year period after approval by council. Tuesday. local governments. necessary for council to vote on Drive, where the lots will be developed, for a Sumter Planning Commission recommended Background: Sumter Police the use of the grant. Mayor Joe two-year period after approval by council. approval of the proposal. Department will apply for McElveen moved on to the next Sumter Planning Commission recommended Discussion: Councilman Calvin Hastie made a funding through this grant which agenda item as the other council approval of the proposal. motion for approval, and councilman Thomas projects a $23,284 allocation if members seemed to be in Lowery seconded. approved. The department will agreement with Roark's Discussion: Councilman Robert Galiano request that the funding be used statements. No other council made a motion for approval, and councilman Vote: Unanimous approval to replace antiquated computers members commented. David Merchant seconded. and docking stations in some of Vote: None required Vote: Unanimous approval

Sumter Chamber Mayor declares Purple Heart Day to launch new program aimed at entrepreneurs

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program targeting entrepre- neurs in the Sumter area interested in learning the four keys to starting a successful business. According to a news release from the Chamber, the program will be made up of six courses be- ginning Oct. 9 and concluding on Nov. 13. “The Chamber’s Small Business Council has been working on this program since the end of last year. We believe the 4 Keys to starting a suc- cessful business are finance, legal, accounting and insurance. We have recruited some of the top business leaders in our community to devel- PHOTO PROVIDED op a curriculum to better explain the knowledge Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen recently signed an official proclamation declaring Tuesday, Aug. 7, as Purple Heart Day in needed in those four areas of expertise. It is dif- the City of Sumter. The proclamation honors military veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart, a U.S. military ficult for someone to start and sustain a small decoration awarded to military members who have been wounded or killed while serving in combat operations business without an above-average working against hostile enemy forces. The General George L. Mabry Jr. Chapter 817 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart knowledge of all four, not just a few of them,” was founded in 2011 and consists of 31 Purple Heart recipients in the Sumter community. From left: Patriot Ron Har- Chris Hardy, president and CEO of the Greater vin, Patriot Dave Nesbitt, McElveen, Chapter Adjutant Leroy Thompson and Patriot Don Kellum. McElveen is an associ- Sumter Chamber of Commerce, said in the re- ate member of the chapter based upon his father's Purple Heart in World War II. lease. According to the Chamber, the mission of the council is to build relationships with existing Chamber investors and to generate new benefits while monitoring existing ones to ensure mem- bers’ needs are met. The council works to pro- Red Cross still in urgent need of blood vide new opportunities to assist member busi- ness growth and to support the small business community. With this program, the end goal is BY KAYLA ROBINS Red Cross Blood Donor App, nard Drive to encourage, educate and inspire the entrepre- [email protected] visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or • Thursday, Aug. 30: 2-7 p.m., neurial spirit. call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800- Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. “A great product or service comes from out- The American Red Cross is 733-2767). Those who donated Calhoun St. side-the-box thinking and passion; however, sus- still in urgent need of blood blood earlier this summer may tainability comes from knowing how to run a and platelet donations to help be eligible to give again. Blood WHAT DO I NEED TO DONATE? business,” Hardy said. end an emergency shortage can safely be given every 56 All blood types are welcomed Applications will be available by Friday on the that began last month, and days, according to the organiza- for donations to ensure a reli- Chamber's website at www.sumterchamber.com. there are upcoming blood tion. able supply for patients. All applications are due by Sept. 30 by emailing drives happening in Sumter. A blood donor card or driver's the application to Maureen Dunton at mau- A critical need, especially for UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES license or two other forms of [email protected] or dropping it off at type O, remains as many regu- IN SUMTER identification are required at 32 E. Calhoun St. lar donors delay giving to take • Thursday, Aug. 16: 10 a.m.-3 check-in. Only the first 20 applicants will be accepted, final summer vacations and p.m., Palmetto Health Tuomey, Individuals who are 17 years so it is imperative to get your application in prepare for the start of school, 129 N. Washington St. old (in most states), weigh at early. according to a news release • Saturday, Aug. 18: 10 a.m.-3 least 110 pounds and are in gen- A program registration fee of $75 is due at the from the American Red Cross. p.m., Lakewood Baptist Church, erally good health may be eligi- first class on Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. All programs Anyone who donates blood or 3140 Nazarene Church Road ble to donate. will take place at the Chamber office. platelets in August will receive • Wednesday, Aug. 22: noon-5 High school students and For more information about the FUEL pro- a $5 Amazon.com gift card via p.m., Shaw Army Central, 1 Ga- other donors 18 years old and gram or the Greater Sumter Chamber of Com- email. breski Drive younger also have to meet cer- merce, visit www.sumterchamber.com or call To make an appointment, • Thursday, Aug. 23: 2-7 p.m., tain criteria and weight re- (803) 775-1231. download the free American Pocalla Church, 1214 S. Guig- quirements.

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LEGO Fan Convention coming to Columbia

LEGO artists from across the world and South Carolina will be sharing their creations at the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, this weekend. Hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 online PHOTOS PROVIDED ABOVE: David Robinson and son, David Jr., built this replica of Wil- and $18 at the door. Children 2 liams-Brice Stadium with 5,000 LEGO bricks. and under are admitted free. Visit www.brickuniverse.com/columbia. LEFT: Rocco Buttliere built this 1/650 scale of London with 50,000 LEGO bricks.

Teen pleads guilty of trying to fight for IS Instead of focusing on cutting COLUMBIA (AP) — A he wanted to torture an South Carolina teenager American and would attack pleaded guilty Wednesday a U.S. site if he couldn’t get to allegations that he tried out of the country. calories, eat less processed foods to fight for the Islamic State The teen has been moni- group. tored for years. At 16, au- ou are what fats that lead to weight gain? chicken, sweet potato, small Zakaryia Abdin pleaded thorities have said, he talk- you eat. You Or is it the ultra-processed salad, apple; dinner — beef guilty during a hearing in ed about robbing a gun are when you foods that fill our grocery tender roast, couscous, roast- Charleston to a charge of store to get weapons to kill “Yeat. Eat this store aisles? ed vegetables; snack — raw attempting to provide mate- soldiers as revenge for one food every day. Never eat We eat out more, have less veggies and hummus. Aver- rial support to a terrorist American military action in this particular food again.” control over what is in the age intake for this is 1,640 cal- organization, according to the Middle East. He was ar- Most of us hear this from ex- foods we are eating and have ories, 1,378 milligrams of so- federal court documents. rested before any robbery perts on social media giving easy, convenient foods right at dium, 205 grams of carbohy- The charge carries a possi- took place and pleaded tips to help lose weight or pre- our fingertips that are not drates, 53 grams of sugar, 97 ble 20-year prison sentence. guilty. A parole board vent weight gain. While we necessarily healthy. Food grams of protein and 50 Abdin, 19, was arrested at agreed to his early release may focus on companies want consumers to grams of fat. Charleston’s airport in after about a year in jail. making one buy their products, so they With the increased produc- March 2017 as he tried to Abdin knew that authori- change, there use ingredients such as salt, tion of soybeans and corn in board a plane for Jordan. ties were still watching him is actually a sugar, fat and additives to im- the ’70s and ’80s, the price of According to authorities, he but apparently didn’t real- combination prove the taste of their foods. them went down, making it told an FBI agent posing as ize his “recruiter” was a of factors Over the decades, we have easy for food companies to an Islamic State recruiter federal agent. that have in- been introduced to more re- make convenient yet inexpen- fluenced the fined foods including cereal sive processed foods. These obesity epi- bars, chips and different types processed foods contain more Missy demic includ- of sodas. Researchers theorize carbohydrates and fats in Grand jury’s 900 indictments challenged Corrigan ing how that it is the effects of con- them than unprocessed foods, much we eat, suming an ultra-processed automatically increasing daily YORK (AP) — Defense time per indictment of 39 what we eat diet that has led to the obesity intake of these nutrients and lawyers are challenging in- seconds. and whether we are active. epidemic. their calories. Rather than fo- dictments issued by a A grand jury has up to 18 However, researchers are fo- A typical processed diet cusing on reducing calories, grand jury that approved members who hear basic cusing their efforts on the looks like this: breakfast — challenge yourself to eat less 904 cases in a single day. facts about a criminal case. quality of our food having the pancakes with syrup, sausage, processed foods and consume The Herald newspaper in Prosecutor Kevin Brack- greatest impact on our waist- juice; lunch — ham sandwich more natural foods that can South Carolina reported ett said they “worked very line and the scale. with cheese on white bread, support better health and that 27 defense attorneys hard” during the 10 hours. Calories in our food supply potato chips, soda; dinner — even weight loss. joined the motion Aug. 3 to Brackett said their work- have risen by as much as 800 cheeseburger, French fries, quash the indictments is- load more than doubled in calories per person per day sweet tea; snack — ice cream. Missy Corrigan is executive of sued after the York County anticipation of changes in- since the 1980s, which means Average intake for this is 2,860 community health for Sumter grand jury met for a single volving defendants’ right to we may be consuming an calories, 5,912 milligrams of Family YMCA. She can be day in June. The motion a hearing to see if there’s extra 300 calories a day than sodium, 435 grams of carbo- reached at mcorrigan@ymca- says every single case was probable cause before we did nearly 40 years ago. As hydrates, 261 grams of sugar, sumter.org or (803) 773-1404. approved, at an average cases go to the grand jury. the calories in our foods start- 87 grams of protein and 105 ed to go up, so did the rate of grams of fat. obesity. Since then, research- In comparison, an unpro- ers, dietitians and scientists cessed diet looks like this: Where treasures have been trying to identify breakfast — eggs, oatmeal the specific issue. Is it the con- with blueberries and al- are found. sumption of carbohydrates or monds; lunch — grilled Cash in a FLASH! Broadstone Manor We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates Antiques & Interiors Lafayette Gold 204 & 208 BROAD STREET and Silver Exchange SUMTER, SC 29150 Inside Vestco Properties THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 480 E. 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BY DEB RIECHMANN the West's fears over Iran's program. Associated Press "The United States has been the most aggres- sive country in the world in offensive cyber activ- WASHINGTON — The U.S. is bracing for cy- ity and publicly boasted about attacking targets berattacks Iran could launch in retaliation for across the world," said Alireza Miryousefi, the re-imposition of sanctions this week by Pres- spokesman for Iran's diplomatic mission at the ident Donald Trump, cybersecurity and intelli- United Nations, contending that Iran's cyber ca- gence experts say. pabilities are "exclusively for defensive purpos- Concern over that cyber threat has been rising es." since May, when Trump pulled out of the 2015 Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who heads the elite Advocates condemn nuclear deal, under which the U.S. and other Quds Force of Iran's hard-line paramilitary Rev- world powers eased economic sanctions in ex- olutionary Guard, has sounded more ominous, change for curbs on Iran's nuclear program. The warning late last month about Iran's capabilities experts say the threat would intensify following in "asymmetric war," a veiled reference to non- psych techniques used Washington's move Tuesday to re-impose eco- traditional warfare that could include cyber at- nomic restrictions on Tehran. tacks. "While we have no specific threats, we have The Trump administration says it re-imposed to keep kids online seen an increase in chatter related to Iranian sanctions on Iran to prevent its aggression — de- threat activity over the past several weeks," said nying it the funds it needs to finance terrorism, Priscilla Moriuchi, director of strategic threat its missile program and forces in conflicts in CHICAGO (AP) — Chil- ogy association cites a re- development at Recorded Future, a global real- Yemen and Syria. dren's advocates want the cent study that found that time cyber threat intelligence company. The The sanctions restarted Tuesday target U.S. American Psychological teen girls who spend a lot of Massachusetts-based company predicted back in dollar financial transactions, Iran's automotive Association to condemn the time on digital devices, in- May that the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear sector and the purchase of commercial planes tech industry's practice of cluding on social media, are agreement would provoke a cyber response from and metals, including gold. Even stronger sanc- using persuasive psycholog- at risk for depression and the Iranian government within two to four tions targeting Iran's oil sector and central bank ical techniques to keep kids suicidal behaviors. That months. are to be re-imposed in early November. Europe- glued to their screens. study couldn't show wheth- U.S. intelligence agencies have singled out Iran an leaders have expressed deep regret about the The advocates, citing re- er depressed girls might be as one of the main foreign cyber threats facing U.S. actions. They hit Iran at a time when its un- search that links excessive more prone to using social America, along with Russia, China and North employment is rising, the country's currency has use of social media and media than other teens. Korea. A wave of attacks that U.S. authorities collapsed and demonstrators are taking to the video games with depres- The letter also notes evi- blamed on Iran between 2012 and 2014 targeted streets to protest social issues and labor unrest. sion and academic troubles, dence that some teen boys banks and caused tens of millions of dollars in Norm Roule, former Iran manager for the of- say it's unethical for psy- overuse video games "at the damage. They also targeted but failed to pene- fice of the Director of National Intelligence, said chologists to be involved in expense of obtaining real- trate critical infrastructure. he thinks Tehran will muster its cyber forces in tactics that risk harming world competencies," in- Iran denies using its cyber capabilities for of- response. kids' well-being. Skeptics cluding college educations fensive purposes and accuses the U.S. of target- "I think there is a good chance Iran will use say the research is incon- and jobs. ing Iran. Several years ago, the top-secret Stux- cyber, probably not an attack that is so destruc- clusive, and they note that "Families don't under- net computer virus destroyed centrifuges in- tive that it would fragment its remaining rela- psychologists have been in- stand why their kids are so volved in Iran's contested nuclear program. tionship with Europe, but I just don't think the volved in other industries' strongly attracted and Stuxnet, which is widely thought to be an Ameri- Iranians will think there is much cost to doing marketing and advertising pulled to these devices," can and Israeli creation, caused thousands of this," Roule said. "And it's a good way to show for decades. said Richard Freed, a Wal- centrifuges at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility to their capacity to inflict economic cost against the The group seeking inter- nut Creek, California, psy- spin themselves to destruction at the height of United States." vention includes 60 U.S. psy- chologist who signed the chologists, researchers, letter. He said the World children's advocates and the Health Organization's deci- Children's Screen Time Ac- sion in June to declare ex- tion Network, a project of cessive video gaming an ad- the Boston-based Campaign diction shows that the prob- for a Commercial-Free lem is real. Childhood. The network Under Fogg's model, tech- published a letter Wednes- nology can change a per- day to the American Psy- son's behavior by tapping chological Association, co- into hard-wired motiva- inciding with the associa- tions, simplifying the activi- tion's annual meeting in ty and getting people to per- San Francisco. form it with a "well-timed" "There are powerful psy- trigger. That could mean an chology principles and app prompting a person to technology that are being go running or it could be an used against kids in ways alert persuading someone that are not in their best in- to spend more time on so- terests," said Josh Golin, ex- cial media based on their ecutive director of the Cam- innate desire to win accep- paign for a Commercial- tance and avoid social rejec- Free Childhood. tion. That technology uses It's not just the big tech computers to help figure firms. BuzzFeed reported out what motivates people Tuesday, based on a confi- and influence their online dential company memo, behavior. It's built on age- that founders of a startup old tenets of behavioral recently acquired by Face- psychology that marketers book boasted of using a and advertisers have long "psychological trick" — cus- used to get people to buy tom social media profiles their products. The differ- and mysterious calls to ac- ence is smartphones are tion — to get high schoolers ubiquitous and unlike to download a polling app. TODD MCINTURF / DETROIT NEWS VIA AP human marketers, they Facebook later shut down Garden City, Michigan, resident Mark Johnston says this wild turkey showed up in his back yard about don't get tired, said B.J. the app. eight months ago during the last snowfall before the spring. Fogg, a behavioral scientist In job postings, big tech at Stanford University who companies have sought psy- has been called the technol- chologists and people with ogy's pioneer. psychology training for re- Michigan man befriends wild Fogg said he has aimed to search into user experienc- use persuasive tech to en- es. Microsoft's Xbox user re- hance people's lives. But he search division is led by also said he has long psychologists. Amazon turkey who moved into his yard warned that it has a "dark looks for hires who "geek side," including potential out over user research, psy- GARDEN CITY, Mich. (AP) he's concerned, the bird can sources' wildlife division. loss of privacy and the po- chology, ethnography." — A suburban Detroit man stay as long as he wants. "He's not holding it cap- tential for encouraging be- Google's preferred qualifi- who found himself facing "I have no kids. I'm in the tive," Vaughn said. "Techni- havior that isn't in users' cation for some positions fines after a wild turkey middle of a divorce. I have no cally, it's a wild turkey and is best interests. includes a doctorate in ex- moved into his overgrown one at home," said Johnston, free to go where he wants." The letter to the psychol- perimental psychology. backyard has made friends 45, a tow truck driver. "He with the large bird. kinda keeps me company. It Garden City bans residents gives me something to come Do you know... from keeping wild animals home to." Sterilized pets can live longer and as pets. The city fined Mark Johnston previously hunt- healthier lives? Johnston $100 for harboring ed turkeys but said he's given the turkey and another $100 it up, considering his back- for dumping brush at his yard guest. curb after he cleaned up his Johnston's neighbors don't backyard in an effort to get seem to have a problem with SEAFOOD the 30-pound turkey to leave. the turkey, which they said The city eventually dis- isn't too noisy. BUFFET missed the turkey ticket "It's crazy. (But) if the tur- since Johnston wasn't keep- key likes it and the guy likes Friday ing the animal as a pet, The it, leave them alone," said 4pm - Close Detroit News reported. John- neighbor Sandi Canning. Sponsored by: KAT’s Special Kneads ston is still fighting the other Wild animals can only be VOTED BEST BUFFET one. moved if they're a nuisance Meanwhile, the turkey re- or a threat, said Holly • GARLIC GRILLED SHRIMP mains in Johnston's yard. 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MEALS FROM PAGE A1 Specially formulated vitamins, vegetables, soy and rice are packed and sealed in bags that are destined for a location in one of 70 countries served by FMSC. “Our original budget was $88,000, which is 22 cents per meal,” Brad- ham said. “We exceeded our goal with over $90,000.” FMSC is a Christian nonprofit or- ganization founded in 1987 to battle world hunger. The special Manna- Pack meals made by the company are used in orphanages, schools, clinics and feeding programs to help end poverty. Last year, the charity welcomed 657,000 volunteers to Price Bailey and Lexi Cisneros box up make 163 million meals in 33 states. meals for transport. FMSC spends 92 percent of its total donations directly on feeding the hungry and has maintained the highest four-star rating from Chari- ty Navigator for eight years in a row. This is the fifth year the group has held this event in Sumter. “(I like) seeing all of the people coming together from the communi- PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM ty and serving God the Father Al- A volunteer group helps to pack some of 400,000 meals at Sumter Civic Center on Tues- mighty,” Bradham said. “We will day. The goal for next year is to collect $110,000 for half a million meals packed. surpass one million meals (in Sum- ter) this year, and I want to continue sors and volunteers in the commu- a million meals. I’m excited for to grow this event in the communi- nity,” Bradham said. years to come.” ty.” Bradham has some pretty big For more information about how This event would be impossible goals for the future. you or your organization can be- without help from certain entities, “We want to pass half a million come involved, contact Chris she said. meals in one event,” she said. “Our Pendry at [email protected] or visit Steve Shumake carries boxes for shipping “It’s only possible with our spon- next goal is to have $110,000 for half http://www.fmsc.org/mobilepack/ the meals on Tuesday.

TEACHERS FAIRS FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 in the summit on Sept. 11 school career fairs in the attended High Hills Elemen- with a tour lasting two-plus past and desire local talent tary School on Shaw Air hours. The following day, for their future workforce. Force Base. Sept. 12, all the district’s An outdoor area will also He will be back there this 11th- and be set up year as a fifth-grade English/ 12th-graders next to the language arts teacher. In his (about 2,100 EDUCATION AND civic center senior year at Crestwood, total from CAREER READY on the Sum- Grant was drum major of the the three BUSINESS SUMMIT ter fair- high school’s marching band, public high WHEN: Sept. 11-12, 9 a.m. - 2 grounds and he said he will help out schools) will p.m. property to some with the band this year. attend a 2 WHERE: Sumter County Civic accommo- He said he’s a little con- 1/2-hour Center date large ve- cerned with the workload that tour session HOW TO REGISTER: https:// hicles and teachers have and hopes he on a rotating goo.gl/forms/ equipment. can meet the expectations PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM schedule as Mo7UQjfx2kWYlgJo2 It’s best to necessary to help his students Sumter School District Interim Superintendent Debbie Hamm speaks well. NEED MORE INFORMATION: sign up as succeed. His strengths are his to new teachers during the 2018 New Teacher Orientation at Crest- To date, For more information on the early as pos- positive attitude he brings to wood High School on Wednesday. Below, the teachers participate in Gillard said summit, contact Mark Gillard, sible to be a the classroom, he said, and the orientation sessions. about 35 Sumter School District work- part of event writing and grammar are his local busi- based learning coordinator, at publicity and strong suits. the district who haven’t nesses and (803) 469-6900, extension brochures, Grant said returning home taught previously participate industries 521, or email him at mark. Gillard said. to Sumter School District was in an induction program, have signed [email protected]. Businesses his first choice and that he where they have the assis- up for the and indus- couldn’t be happier. tance of a mentor and learn event. He tries can reg- “This is definitely a dream effective instructional strate- said the district would love ister online at https://goo. come true,” Grant said. “I gies. to have 100 businesses and gl/forms/Mo7UQjfx2kWYl- wanted to start off as a teach- Three district induction industries in attendance. gJo2. er back at home and give back teachers of the year from last The district is especially Individuals can also con- to the community that helped year, now in their second year trying to appeal to local tact Gillard for more infor- me.” of teaching, also gave a morn- businesses and industries mation, he said, at (803) Husband and wife Derick ing presentation to all new that haven’t attended 469-6900, extension 521. and Jessica Smith are both teachers. Topics included tips new teachers in the district for teachers, parental involve- after moving their family ment and building relation- from Georgia. They said ships with students. Snow day? No, Beyonce day lets kids out early they’re excited about the After the initial activities, move to Sumter. the new teachers split up for COLUMBIA (AP) — Stu- The district said in a Derick will be a high school six break-out sessions for the dents at six schools in statement that they special education teacher at remainder of the day. Those South Carolina will get to worry if the schools dis- Lakewood High School and sessions covered the state’s leave early thanks to Be- miss at their regular assistant football coach for new teacher evaluation sys- yonce and Jay-Z. times, buses will get the Gators. Jessica will be a parent they have,” Smith said. tem, tiered-intervention Officials with Richland 1 caught in heavy traffic fourth-grade teacher at Mill- “I’ve got to be some kind of strategies for students and School District said expect- going to the show. wood Elementary School. role model for them, to hold curriculum and technology ed heavy traffic from a Co- Beyonce and Jay-Z’s “On Derick Smith said teaching them accountable for their ac- working together, among lumbia concert starring the Run II” concert is being and coaching are similar in tions because one day they others. the two entertainers led held at the University of that you have to build rela- may be a parent.” With all the recent months’ them to close the schools South Carolina’s 80,000- tionships with the kids in After breakfast and a wel- hiring, the district is down to after a half day on Aug. 21. seat football stadium. both. come from Chief Human Re- 29 classroom teacher vacan- He said he’s comfortable sources Officer John Koumas, cies as of Wednesday. 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It fact, next year we will cele- book, many people are, come? vived an assassination at- isn’t difficult to imagine how brate our 100th year as the sadly, satisfied with the Hint: Anderson Cooper tempt last year when James an unbalanced mind could be Index-Journal, a product small sips of news they get and Sean Hannity aren’t Hodgkinson, a Bernie Sanders influenced by overheated rhet- that resulted from the merg- from social media. However, discussing any of that. But campaign volunteer, fired at oric by people in positions of er of two newspapers that those who want and need your community newspaper least 70 rounds in his attack authority. covered Greenwood, the their thirst for news and its website work hard to on Republicans practicing on Let’s be clear: No individual, Greenwood Index and the quenched know they can fill that void. Every day. Do an Alexandria, Virginia, field Democrat or Republican, is re- Greenwood Journal. draw their servings from a we miss some things? Abso- for the annual Congressional sponsible for the violent ac- It is hard to imagine that deeper well — especially lutely. We’re not a staff of Baseball Game. Scalise was tions of a deranged person. Greenwood once supported when it comes to news that 100, we’re not ready to roll shot in the hip, spent weeks in But we are all collectively re- two newspapers until they affects them right where 24/7. But we give it our best. the ICU and had to undergo sponsible for creating the cli- decided to combine their ef- they live. They won’t get We listen to you about how multiple surgeries. mate of hatred that is perme- forts in 1919, thus becoming that from the Times, Post or we might better serve your It’s worth keeping these inci- ating our politics today. Those the Index-Journal. We have other national publications needs within our own dents in mind as we listen to who call Republicans Nazis changed in that 100 years. and, frankly, they won’t get means. And we depend on the rising chorus of warnings and terrorists and call Trump Design and content, along that from area TV stations you as a partner to share that the president’s irresponsi- supporters “deplorables” who with the overall size of the that can only devote mere news with the community. ble attacks on the media will “didn’t like black people get- newspaper, are but some of seconds to a topic. We plan to be here anoth- result in violence. CNN White ting rights” are just as guilty the changes. We broadened Want to know what the er 100 years. And another House correspondent Jim of feeding this climate of hate our reach as a daily newspa- school board, city and coun- after that. We don’t know Acosta recently tweeted, “I’m as those who call journalists per, serving multiple coun- ty councils are doing for or, exactly what we will look very worried that the hostility the “enemy of the people.” ties instead of one. sometimes, to you? Turn to like or how the various me- whipped up by Trump and Here’s an idea: If we are real- With respect to content, the community newspaper. diums we can use to dissem- some in conservative media ly concerned that the state of we have had something of a That’s where we are most inate area news will look will result in somebody getting our political discourse is going homecoming, a return to relevant in your lives. Want and how you will see or hurt.” And New York Times to get someone killed, then our roots and reason for ex- to know how your child’s hear them. What we do columnist Bret Stephens maybe people on both sides istence: local news. Aware school sports team is doing, know is this: We are about warned, “We are approaching should cut it out. I’ve been out- that readers can flip on even see a standout kid fea- serving and informing our a day when blood on the news- spoken in my criticism of those their computers, TVs, news- tured? That’s the stuff audience like no other room floor will be blood on the on the right who engage in divi- feeds and smartphones for that’s on the pages of a com- source can or will. Why? Be- president’s hands.” sive rhetoric. It would be nice if quick hits on news from munity newspaper, weekly cause this is also our com- Let’s pray something so voices on the left would do the across the state, the nation and daily alike. munity. awful never comes to pass. same on their side. Journalists and around the globe, we Want to know who’s mak- That’s not fake news. But by that standard, the are not “the enemy of the peo- have been putting our em- ing a difference in the com- That’s just good, old-fash- blood on the Alexandria field ple” and don’t deserve to be phasis on what community munity? Want to — make ioned community journal- was blood on the Democrats’ called such. But while they ex- newspapers did best, why that need to — know where ism. We appreciate you, hands. Before shooting Scal- press understandable outrage they came to exist in the crimes are taking place and our readers, for recogniz- ise, Hodgkinson joined Face- over being labeled enemies, first place. who has been arrested? ing that and for welcoming book groups such as “Join the they should also be doing a bet- Of course we don’t ignore Want to know who died? us into your homes, your Resistance Worldwide,” “Ter- ter job of calling out Democrats the world, nation, state and Who wants your vote? What lives. minate the Republican Party” who compare Republicans to and “The Road To Hell Is our actual enemies. Because Paved With Republicans.” He demonizing our fellow Ameri- posted that “Trump is a Trai- cans is not only wrong and dan- LETTER TO THE EDITOR tor” and “Republicans are the gerous when Republicans are Taliban of the USA.” Where the ones doing the demonizing. CITY OF MANNING NEEDS TO ANSWER for publication. Ingeniously, the news- did he get the idea to compare BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW IT’S RUN letter is distributed along with our Republicans to terrorists? Follow Marc A. Thiessen on monthly water bills, so we’re sure to get Well, just to give one example: Twitter, @marcthiessen. As with most of Manning’s taxpaying one. During the 2016 campaign, citizens, I expect that the fine points of 1. How many committees are in place Clinton compared Republi- © 2018, The Washington Post a weak mayor/strong council form of currently to assist the city administra- cans to al-Qaeda and the Tali- Writers Group government was left behind in Civics 101 tion? long ago. However, I would like to offer a 2. How many members does each com- suggestion that might be nicely imple- mittee have, and how are they selected, EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES mented by the city’s already published and for how long a term? newsletter, Manning Matters, a creation 3. Why is the mayor serving as a com- EDITORIALS represent the views of newspaper. They should be no of Mayor Nelson’s office. mittee member with voting power if she the owners of this newspaper. more than 350 words and sent via This is prompted by the ongoing Shaf- has none before city council except as a e-mail to [email protected], fer saga, which has been a credit to The tie-breaker? COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY Sumter Item for the diligence in report- 4. What authority does each committee are the personal opinion of the dropped off at The Sumter Item ing which the paper has pursued. have, and from whence is it derived, and writer whose byline appears. office, 36 W. Liberty St. or mailed However, this situation has already what enforcement power does it have? Columns from readers should be to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, gotten well into the “who is holding a 5. Does any standard exist for vetting Sumter, S.C. 29151, along with the grudge against whom and for what” a potential committeeman’s experience typed, double-spaced and no more phase, and simplistic trust-us-we’re-do- to serve, and are they compensated? than 850 words. Send them to The full name of the writer, plus an ing-what’s-best-for-you answers are not 6. If the city administration has de- Sumter Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. Box address and telephone number for going to make FOIA or any other form partments with department heads and 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email to verification purposes only. Letters of citizen protection go away, nor should staffers, how do these people benefit [email protected]. that exceed 350 words will be cut they. from the input of committees? accordingly in the print edition, I would suggest for the public’s edifi- You get the idea. If somebody deserves LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are cation that the mayor’s office compile a firing, fine — the citizens deserve to but available in their entirety at written by readers of the set of replies to the following questions, know who said so and why. www.theitem.com. publish it in the next issue of Manning LEONARD D. GARNEAU Matters, and copy it to The Sumter Item Manning A8 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 The American Red Cross is issu- present the movie adaption WEATHER ing an urgent call for blood do- Back-to-school giveawayof the to beAugust held Wilsonin play nors of all blood types, espe- “Fences,” starring Denzel ® cially typeBishopville O. Schedule your Washington and Viola Davis, AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter donation appointment by at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, using the free Blood Donor Aug. 15, in the meeting TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY App, by visiting www.red- room, 180 W. Wesmark Blvd. crossblood.org or by calling The Lincoln High School Preser- 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- vation Alumni Association (LH- 2767). Help save a life by SPAA) will meet at 4 p.m. on participating in one of the Sunday, Aug. 19, at 26 Coun- Partly sunny Partly cloudy and A t-storm around in Variably cloudy and A shower and Cloudy, a t-storm; humid the p.m. humid t-storm around humid following American Red cil St. Call the alumni office Cross blood donation oppor- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays or 93° 73° 93° / 73° 93° / 73° 89° / 73° 88° / 72° tunities: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri- Wednesdays at (803) 775- day, Aug. 10, Westminster 0444. Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 60% Presbyterian Church, 230 W 6-12 mph WSW 4-8 mph NNW 3-6 mph SSE 4-8 mph S 4-8 mph SSW 6-12 mph Alice Drive; 7:30 a.m.-12:30 The DAV Mobile Service Office p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, YMCA will provide free counseling and claim filing assistance to vet- Gaff ney of Sumter, 510 Miller Road; 90/68 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, erans from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at Spartanburg Aug. 15, Shaw Air Force Base 90/69 BX Exchange Building, 370 Golden Corral, Walmart Bou- TODAY’S Greenville Rhodes Ave., Building 1403, levard. Call John Baxley at 89/68 (803) 647-2422. SOUTH Shaw AFB; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Florence McLeod Hospice will offer a Thursday, Aug. 16, Palmetto CAROLINA Bishopville 93/74 Health Tuomey, 129 N. Wash- “Hospice Volunteering 101” 93/72 ington St.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on WEATHER Saturday, Aug. 18, Lakewood Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Vol- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter Baptist Church, 3140 Naza- unteer Services Office of today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 93/72 93/73 Myrtle rene Church Road; noon-5 McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning Beach 10 Hospital St., Manning. IN THE MOUNTAINS p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 93/73 91/76 Shaw Army Central, 1 Ga- This volunteer training pro- Today: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds Aiken breski Drive, Shaw AFB; 2-7 gram is for those interested west-southwest 4-8 mph. in helping Hospice patients 90/70 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, Po- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds calla Church, 1214 S. Guig- and / or assisting Hospice west-southwest 4-8 mph. nard Drive; and 2-7 p.m. support staff in Clarendon and Sumter counties. At- Thursday, Aug. 30, Grace ON THE COAST Charleston Baptist Church, 219 W. Cal- tendees must register in ad- 93/75 houn St. vance to participate in the Today: A thunderstorm in parts of the area The Lee County Branch of the training. Call Stacy Mosier at in the afternoon. High 90 to 94. NAACP will hold its annual (803) 435-5287. Friday: Partly sunny; a thunderstorm in back-to-school giveaway at 6 The Lincoln High School Preser- spots. High 90 to 94. p.m. today at the Dennis vation Alumni Association (LH- Community Development SPAA) will hold an all white ca- Center, 410 Cedar Lane, sual attire dance from 8 p.m. Bishopville. Event will fea- to midnight on Friday, Aug. LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON 31, at 26 Council St. D.J. Al SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:39 a.m. Sunset 8:15 p.m. ture free food, drinks and Lake pool yest. chg school supplies. Contact will provide music. Tickets Temperature Moonrise 4:26 a.m. Moonset 6:57 p.m. Murray 360 358.09 -0.03 are $15 each. Call the alumni High 92° Willie Blyther at (803) 484- Marion 76.8 75.57 +0.01 New First Full Last Low 73° 6594, Walter Boone at (803) office 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon- Moultrie 75.5 74.94 +0.06 Normal high 90° 428-3387, Windi King at (803) days or Wednesdays at (803) Wateree 100 96.99 none Normal low 69° 484-5068 or Patricia Carter at 775-0444. Aug. 11 Aug. 18 Aug. 26 Sep. 2 (803) 428-6191. Record high 102° in 2007 The Sumter Combat Veterans Record low 57° in 2004 The Sumter Police Depart- Group will hold its annual golf RIVER STAGES Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr TIDES ment’s Annual Back-to-School tournament on Saturday, Precipitation River stage yest. chg 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Bash will be held from 9 a.m. Sept. 15, at Crystal Lakes Black River 12 7.88 -0.27 Month to date 0.70" High Ht. Low Ht. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 14, Golf Course, 1305 Clara Lou- Congaree River 19 5.16 -0.47 Normal month to date 1.55" Today 7:37 a.m. 3.0 2:24 a.m. 0.0 at Crosswell Park, North La- ise Kellogg Drive. There will Lynches River 14 3.66 +0.26 Year to date 22.61" 8:12 p.m. 3.8 2:29 p.m. -0.6 fayette Drive. Event will fea- be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Saluda River 14 4.83 -2.14 Last year to date 27.26" Fri. 8:38 a.m. 3.1 3:20 a.m. -0.2 ture DJ Howie, food, balloon Registration fee is $50 per Up. Santee River 80 79.76 -0.06 Normal year to date 29.89" 9:09 p.m. 3.9 3:26 p.m. -0.7 artists, face painting, a golfer limited to the first 40 Wateree River 24 11.36 -0.28 water park and more. All teams. Fee includes conti- children must be accompa- nental breakfast, lunch, sou- nied by a responsible adult venirs, cart, green fees and 18 years of age or older. refreshments during play. NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES The Sumter Chapter of the Na- Team format will be two Today Fri. Today Fri. 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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL P-15’s fall into losers bracket Sumter must now win or go home

BY DANNY KELLY [email protected] ASHEBORO, N.C. — Despite losing to Alabama state champion Troy Post 70 7-4 in their opening game in the American Legion baseball Southeast Region Tournament on Monday, the Sumter P-15’s are not disheartened. They look to bounce back today in an elimination game against the loser of today’s 9 a.m. game between South Carolina state champion Chapin/Newberry and host Randolph County Post 45. The game was postponed on Wednesday due to rain. “(The game) worked in their favor," Sumter starting pitcher Rylan Wil- liamson said of Troy. "We got squeezed by the umpire. We need to build some momentum (for Thurs- day).” Williamson threw four innings against Troy, giving up seven hits, four runs — all of them earned — three walks and three strikeouts. He will play second base on Thursday. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM “I think we played well," said Sum- Sumter starting pitcher Rylan Williamson delivers a pitch during the P-15’s 7-4 loss to Troy, Alabama, in their opening game in ter third baseman Daulton Dabbs. "We the American Legion Southeast Region Tournament on Wednesday in Asheboro, N.C. were hitting the ball around the field and doing a good job with the pitch host RandolphCounty Post 45. The count. We need to simplify the game, Sumter loses 7-4 to Troy, Alabama, game was scheduled for Wednesday, get singles, bunts and score runs and but postponed due to rain. not (focus on) getting doubles and tri- Sumter opened up the scoring in ples.” in Southeast Region tourney opener the bottom of the second inning Dabbs recorded a hit and scored a when second baseman Lathan Todd run in two at-bats. BY DANNY KELLY “We didn’t play well,” said Sumter grounded out to score Rylan Wil- “We need to get a good night’s rest [email protected] head coach Curtis Johnson of his liamson, who had doubled to start (for Thursday),” left fielder Bobby team, which fell to 23-14 on the sea- the inning. Crisp said. “We play at the same time ASHEBORO, N.C. — The Sumter son. “We had no defense, we were However, Troy responded with a tomorrow and we’re in the losers P-15’s came up short in its opening behind in counts, and we need to do run of its own in the top of the third bracket now.” game in the American Legion base- a better job of locating the ball.” with designated hitter Ryan Tomlin The team looks to prepare for two ball Southeast Region Tournament The P-15’s will play today in an scoring center fielder Gage Herring potential opponents, one of them against Alabama state champion elimination game against the loser with a single. Troy added two more being Chapin-Newberry, whom the Troy Post 70 on Wednesday at Mc- of today’s 9 a.m. game between runs in the top of the fourth, but team has lost to three times already, Crary Park, falling by a final score South Carolina state champion of 7-4. Chapin/Newberry Posts 193/24 or SEE P-15’S, PAGE B3 SEE PLAYERS, PAGE B3

PRO GOLF Thomas steps out of the shadow of Spieth as PGA champion

BY DOUG FERGUSON cially is," Thomas said. The Associated Press Thomas is coming off his first World Golf Championship title last week at ST. LOUIS — A walk from the driv- Firestone and is among the favorites ing range to the 10th tee at Bellerive at Bellerive, which was starting to dry took longer than usual for Justin out from downpours earlier in the Thomas. week. One marshal wanted an autograph. A year ago, Thomas was one of Another wanted a selfie. those guys who had yet to win a He made it under the tunnel to find major, and he wasn't getting much at- two more people stopping him for pic- tention because it had been seven tures. Thomas eventually made it up months since his last victory. Any the stairs, onto the putting green and mention of Thomas included that he up a slight hill to the tee box with was "Jordan Spieth's buddy." thousands of fans crammed on both Thomas hasn't heard that in a while. sides and every seat in the grand- He won the PGA Championship at stands occupied. That's where some Quail Hollow (Spieth was among those degree of normalcy returned. who hung around to share in the mo- He was playing with Tiger Woods. ment) added a FedEx Cup playoff This was only Wednesday afternoon, event (Spieth was the runner-up), cap- and it's certain to be far more boister- tured the FedEx Cup and the $10 mil- ous for the start of the 100th PGA lion bonus and swept all the big Championship when Thomas tries to awards, just like Spieth had done two become only the second player in 60 years earlier. Dating to last year at the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS years of stroke play to successfully de- PGA, Thomas has won five times. Spi- Justin Thomas watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during a practice round for the PGA fend his title. eth has gone more than a year without Championship at Bellerive Country Club on Wednesday in St. Louis. Thomas will be try- The other was Woods, who has done winning. ing to defend his title when the tournament begins today. it twice. Thomas has come into his own. "Being the deepest field in golf and a "My last couple of wins, or maybe never overly bothered by the mention No. 1 first and stayed there longer. great golf course and a lot of players last year probably is when ... I started of being Spieth's close friend. He un- "I've always been my own guy," trying to knock off that major here at to get out of that shadow," Thomas derstood that Spieth, who turned pro a Thomas said, "but I was perceived by the end of the year that haven't gotten said. year earlier and effectively had a two- the media as his buddy. Which is fine." one yet this year ... any tournament is This is a deep friendship that tran- year start on him, has more majors, a tough one to win, but this one espe- scends any rivalry, and Thomas was has won more tournaments, reached SEE PGA, PAGE B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Goal for Alabama quarterback contenders: Win team, titles

BY JOHN ZENOR The Crimson Tide has two Greg McElroy, SEC Net- Jalen Hurts (2) The Associated Press good options to choose from, work analyst and former Ala- and quarterback and the decision will be based bama quarterback, figures it Tua Tagovailoa TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — on what everything is at Ala- might come down to whether (13) are compet- Jalen Hurts is the strong- bama: Victories that make the Tide coach Nick Saban wants ing for the start- armed running threat who Tide national and Southeastern to bank on the defense and go ing quarterback has mostly won during his Al- Conference title contenders. with the quarterback who job at Alabama abama career. "A guy that wins," is how of- makes the fewest mistakes or Tua Tagovailoa is the fensive coordinator Mike turn to the one with more of a THE ASSOCIATE PRESS prized, left-handed recruit Locksley boils down what the gunslinging style. who rallied the Crimson Tide Tide's looking for. While Tagovailoa is the pre- to a national championship. Both players seem capable sumed front-runner, McElroy It's a quarterback competi- of doing that, even if they believes it remains "very tion, Alabama-style. Totally have different styles and win-win. strengths. SEE BAMA, PAGE B4 B2 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ‘18 Stanford’s Love heads list of preseason Heisman contenders

BY STEVE MEGARGEE As a versatile quarterback • Clelin Ferrell, Clemson The Associated Press who can beat defenses with Ferrell was a first-team AP his arm and legs, Tate fits the All-American who collected Stanford running back profile of many other recent 18 tackles for loss and 9 ½ Bryce Love's decision to re- Heisman winners. sacks last year. turn for his senior year in- • Jonathan Taylor, Wiscon- BUTKUS (TOP LINEBACKER) stantly made him a preseason sin front-runner for some of col- Taylor finished sixth in the • Devin Bush, Michigan lege football's top individual Heisman balloting last year Bush was a Butkus Award awards. and set an NCAA freshman finalist and third-team AP Love won the Doak Walker record by rushing for 1,977 All-American last year. Award as college football's top yards. • T.J. Edwards, Wisconsin running back and was run- DAVEY O'BRIEN (TOP QUARTER- Edwards was a Butkus ner-up in the Heisman Trophy BACK) Award finalist and first-team balloting last year as he AP All-American last year. rushed for 2,118 yards. He's an • Will Grier, West Virginia • Devin White, LSU obvious candidate for both Grier threw for 317.3 yards White had 133 tackles last awards again this year, even per game last season and was season, including 14 for loss. though he will have a tough the media's choice as Big 12 JIM THORPE time matching his production preseason offensive player of AP FILE PHOTO (TOP DEFENSIVE BACK) from last season. the year. Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) runs in front of Southern Cali- "I had a good chance to talk • McKenzie Milton, Central fornia safety Chris Hawkins (4) during the 2017 Pac-12 Conference • Deandre Baker, Georgia with Bryce, to talk about Florida championship game in Santa Clara, California. Love’s decision to re- Baker had nine pass break- (how) this year can't be about Milton finished sixth in the turn for his senior year instantly made him a preseason frontrunner ups last season to go along stats," Stanford coach David Heisman Trophy balloting for some of college football’s top individual awards. with three interceptions. Shaw said. "He broke a lot of last year while leading UCF to • Jaquan Johnson, Miami BILETNIKOFF (TOP RECEIVER) records last year, did some a perfect season. Clemson's defensive line is Johnson had a team-high 96 phenomenal things last year. • Khalil Tate, Arizona • A.J. Brown, Mississippi so fearsome that all four of its tackles and tied for the team This year's about him getting Tate rushed for 327 yards in Brown caught 75 passes for projected starters made the lead with four interceptions bigger, stronger, being more one game last season and ran 1,252 yards and 11 touchdowns preseason all-Atlantic Coast last season. versatile, different things, for over 200 yards in two other last year as an AP All-Ameri- Conference team. • Andraez "Greedy" Wil- adding to his game. We're not contests. ca third-team selection. • Jonah Williams, Alabama liams, LSU going to do the Bryce Love DOAK WALKER (TOP RUNNING • N'Keal Harry, Arizona Williams will try to become Williams picked off six stat watch." BACK) State the fourth Alabama player in passes and earned third-team Love is among several play- Harry had 82 catches for the last 11 years, joining AP All-America honors as a ers to enter the season as con- • J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State 1,142 yards and eight touch- Andre Smith (2008), Barrett redshirt freshman last season. tenders to earn hardware this Dobbins rushed for 1,403 downs a year ago. Jones (2011) and Cam Robin- JOHN MACKEY (TOP TIGHT END) season. Here's a rundown of yards and gained 7.2 yards per • David Sills, West Virginia son (2016). potential candidates for some carry as a freshman last sea- Sills caught 18 touchdown BEDNARIK /NAGURSKI • Noah Fant, Iowa of college football's top indi- son passes last season to tie for (SEPARATE AWARDS GIVEN TO THE He's coming off a 2017 sea- vidual awards. • Bryce Love, Stanford the FBS lead and was a final- TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER) son in which he scored 11 HEISMAN TROPHY Love will try to join former ist for this award. • Nick Bosa, Ohio State touchdowns. (TOP OVERALL PLAYER) Texas star Ricky Williams OUTLAND Bosa earned second-team • Albert Okwuegbunam, and former Arkansas stand- (TOP INTERIOR LINEMAN) AP All-America honors last Missouri • Bryce Love, Stanford out Darren McFadden as a season and had 16 tackles for As a redshirt freshman last His 2,118 yards rushing last two-time winner of this • Ed Oliver , Houston loss plus eight sacks. season, he had 11 touchdown season ranked second among award. Oliver won this trophy last • Raekwon Davis, Alabama catches to tie for the SEC lead. all Football Bowl Subdivision • Jonathan Taylor, Wiscon- year and also was a finalist An Alabama player has won • Caleb Wilson, UCLA players , behind only Seattle sin for the Nagurski Trophy given the last two Bednarik Awards Wilson caught 38 passes for Seahawks first-round draft Taylor was one of three fi- to the nation's top defensive (Jonathan Allen in 2016 and 490 yards in only five games pick and former San Diego nalists for this award last player. Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2017) and last year before a foot injury State star Rashaad Penny. year. • Christian Wilkins, Clem- one of the last two Nagurski shut him down for the rest of • Khalil Tate, Arizona son Trophy honors (Allen in 2016). the season.

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That gives him a 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: PGA Championship First Round Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. North from St. Louis (TNT). Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. score of 138 with the final round set 3 p.m. — Youth Baseball: Little League World Series W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 0 1 0 .000 16 17 Northwest Regional Semifinal Game from San St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. for today. Detroit 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Bernardino, Calif. (ESPN). Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Green Bay 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Glaze is in a 5-way tie for eighth. He 4 p.m. — Women's Amateur Golf: U.S. Women's NATIONAL LEAGUE Minnesota 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Amateur Round-of-32 and Round-of-16 Matches is tied with Nate Eaton of Raleigh, from Kingston Springs, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1). East Division West North Carolina, Kelly Mitchum of 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Diego at Milwaukee (Joined In Progress) (MLB NETWORK). 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Colorado 60 54 .526 3 Indianapolis at Seattle, 10 p.m. noon sessions of the 19th annual 7 p.m. — WNBA Basketball: Los Angeles at Atlanta San Francisco 57 58 .496 6½ Dallas at San Francisco, 10 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH, NBA TV). San Diego 45 70 .391 18½ Churches Challenge Golf Tournament 7 p.m. — NFL Preseason Football: Cleveland at New WEDNESDAY FRIDAY and Praise Rally on Aug. 24-25. York Giants (NFL NETWORK). Atlanta at N.Y. Jets, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Exhibition Basketball: Kentucky vs. N.Y. Mets 8, Cincinnati 0 Detroit at Oakland, 10:30 p.m. The cost is $45 per golfer and includes San Lorenzo de Almagro from Nassau, Bahamas Pittsburgh 4, Colorado 3 the praise dinner on Friday as well as (SEC NETWORK). Arizona 6, Philadelphia 0 SATURDAY 8 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Seattle at Houston Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 9 p.m. lunch and beverages on Saturday. or Los Angeles Dodges at Colorado (MLB St. Louis at Miami, 7:10 p.m. L.A. 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Minnesota 53 59 .473 9 Miami 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Seattle at Washington, 11:30 a.m. For more information, go to the Detroit 47 67 .412 16 New England 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Los Angeles at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Chicago 41 72 .363 21½ N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Minnesota at Las Vegas, 10 p.m. website or call Lee Glaze at (803) 968- Kansas City 34 79 .301 28½ South 0773. West Division FRIDAY W L T Pct PF PA Connecticut at Chicago, 9 p.m. W L Pct GB Houston 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Indiana at Phoenix, 10 p.m.< Houston 73 42 .635 — From staff reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 | B3

PGA It will be cool for him to be FROM PAGE B1 back, and he obviously has a lot of great success in There remains another this tournament, as he shadow that was even does most of the ones he's stronger at Bellerive, and played in." Thomas fully expects that. The players with Woods Playing with Woods — on Wednesday — and for along with Brooks Koepka, the next two days — were J.B. Holmes and what felt telling. like half the state of Mis- Koepka has won the last souri — made it a true two U.S. Opens. Thomas is practice round. Thomas the PGA champion and No. plays the opening two days 2 player in the world. McIl- with Woods and Rory McIl- roy began his run of four roy. majors in a four-year Woods might be bigger stretch about the time now than when he was Woods began dealing with winning, perhaps because injuries. fans had every right to And there are plenty wonder if they would ever more like them, from see him again, or see him Dustin Johnson growing when he was capable of impatient about not win- posting low scores. Coming ning a major in two years off a fourth back surgery, to Spieth getting another Woods has made it through crack at the career Grand eight months without any Slam, to Rickie Fowler try- health issues — though he ing to shed the label as did have an ice bath after a among the best without a long week in the heat at major. Firestone — and has "It's the last opportunity shown flashes. to win one," Justin Rose The most recent was at said. "A good year becomes the British Open, when he a phenomenal year with a had the lead in the final major championship. It's round for two holes in the what I build my year final round until fading to around. So absolutely, a tie for sixth. All that did you're very keenly aware was ratchet up the hysteria that this is the last oppor- that perhaps another tunity. ... If you find your- major is in the cards. This self in contention down the is his first PGA Champion- stretch, you'll be fully ship since 2015, which was aware of what this means." the first one Thomas For Thomas, a place in played. the record book with "It will be pretty crazy Woods. For Spieth, a place out there," Thomas said. among the most elite group "There's going to be a lot of in golf. For Woods, the de- people, I know that. ... So fining moment of a come- yeah, it will be a cool week. back. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TEE TIMES

By The Associated Press Andrew Landry, United States. At Bellerive Country Club 3:32 p.m.-10:07 a.m. — Matt Borchert, St. Louis United States; Chris Stroud, United Purse: TBA States; Andrew Putnam, United States. Yardage: 7,316; Par: 70 All Times EDT THURSDAY-FRIDAY 10th hole-First hole THURSDAY-FRIDAY 7:55 a.m.-1:20 p.m. — Jamie Lovemark, First hole-10th hole United States; Rich Berberian Jr., United 7:50 a.m.-1:15 p.m. — Michael Block, States; Shugo Imahira, Japan. United States; Eddie Pepperell, England; 8:06 a.m.-1:31 p.m. — Brandt Snedeker, Ryan Fox, New Zealand. United States; Sean McCarty, United 8:01 a.m.-1:26 p.m. — Austin Cook, United States; Li Haotong, China. States; Craig Hocknull, United States; 8:17 a.m.-1:42 p.m. — Jim Furyk, United Alexander Bjork, Sweden. States; Tony Finau, United States; 8:12 a.m.-1:37 p.m. — Yusaku Miyazato, Xander Schauffele, United States. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Japan; Bob Sowards, United States; 8:28 a.m.-1:53 p.m. — Davis Love III, Scott Brown, United States. United States; Martin Kaymer, Sumter’s Josh Bryant goes airborne as he throws to first during the P-15’s 7-4 loss to Troy, Alabama, on 8:23 a.m.-1:48 p.m. — Rafa Cabrera Bello, Germany; Rich Beem, United States. Wednesday n the Southeast Region Tournament in Asheboro, North Carolina in its opening round game at Spain; Thomas Bjorn, Denmark; James 8:39 a.m.-2:04 p.m. — Rickie Fowler, Hahn, United States. United States; Hideki Matsuyama, the American Legion Southeast Regional tournament in Asheboro, N.C., on Wednesday. 8:34 a.m.-1:59 p.m. — Billy Horschel, Japan; Ian Poulter, England. United States; Byeong Hun An, South 8:50 a.m.-2:15 p.m. — Henrik Stenson, Korea; Shane Lowry, Ireland. Sweden; Danny Willett, England; Pat P-15’S 8:45 a.m.-2:10 p.m. — Brian Harman, Perez, United States. United States; Yuta Ikeda, Japan; Adam 9:01 a.m.-2:26 p.m. — Phil Mickelson, Hadwin, Canada. United States; Jason Day, Australia; FROM PAGE B1 8:56 a.m.-2:21 p.m. — Padraig Harrington, Keegan Bradley, United States. Ireland; Jimmy Walker, United States; 9:12 a.m.-2:37 p.m. — Shubhankar Vijay Singh, Fiji. Sharma, India; Jordan Smith, England; Sumter responded with 9:07 a.m.-2:32 p.m. — Bryson Scott Piercy, United States. DeChambeau, United States; Andy 9:23 a.m.-2:48 p.m. — Justin Thomas, three runs of its own in the Sullivan, England; Kiradech Aphibarnrat, United States; Rory McIlroy, Northern bottom of the inning to take Thailand. Ireland; Tiger Woods, United States. 9:18 a.m.-2:43 p.m. — Ryan Armour, 9:34 a.m.-2:59 p.m. — Matt Fitzpatrick, a 4-3 lead, highlighted by left United States; Cameron Smith, England; Webb Simpson, United States; fielder Bobby Crisp’s double Australia, Peter Uihlein, United States. Jhonattan Vegas, Venezuela. 9:29 a.m.-2:54 p.m. — Paul Dunne, Ireland; 9:45 a.m.-3:10 p.m. — Stewart Cink, United to score Dabbs and Todd. J.B. Holmes, United States; Dylan States; Branden Grace, South Africa; Corey Blackley’s single Frittelli, South Africa. Ryan Moore, United States. 9:40 a.m.-3:05 p.m. — Charles Howell III, 9:56 a.m.-3:21 p.m. — Ross Fisher, scored Crisp after he ad- United States; Jason Schmuhl, United England; Alexander Levy, France; Patton vanced on a wild pitch to States; Brian Gay, United States. Kizzire, United States. 9:51 a.m.-3:16 p.m. — David Muttitt, 10:07 a.m.-3:32 p.m. — Julian Suri, United make it 4-3. United States; Ollie Schniederjans, States; Sungjae Im, South Korean; Craig It all went downhill from United States; Troy Merritt, United Bowden, United States. States. 1:15 p.m.-7:50 a.m. — Danny Balin, United there for the P-15’s though. 10:02 a.m.-3:27 p.m. — Shawn Warren, States; Chesson Hadley, United States; In the top of the fifth, United States; Mikko Korhonen, Finland; Russell Henley, United States. J.J. Spaun, United States. 1:26 p.m.-8:01 a.m. — Marty Jertson, Troy answered with a 3-run 1:20 p.m.-7:55 a.m. — Johan Kok, United United States; Luke List, United States; States; Brandon Stone, South Africa; Kevin Chappell, United States. inning. Tomlin plated short- Whee Kim, South Korea. 1:37 p.m.-8:12 a.m. — Jaysen Hansen, stop Logan Thompson with 1:31 p.m.-8:06 a.m. — Matthew Wallace, United States; Nick Watney, United England; Matt Dobyns, United States; States; Kyle Stanley, United States. a double, third baseman Beau Hossler, United States. 1:48 p.m.-8:23 a.m. — Ted Potter Jr., Wood Jinright scored Tom- 1:42 p.m.-8:17 a.m. — Chris Wood, United States; Emiliano Grillo, England; Alex Noren, Sweden; Matt Argentina; Jorge Campillo, Spain. lin with a single, and second Kuchar, United States. 1:59 p.m.-8:34 a.m. — Ryan Vermeer, baseman Dylan Register 1:53 p.m.-8:28 a.m. — Dustin Johnson, United States; Paul Broadhurst, Sumter’s Daulton Dabbs (11) congratulates Bobby Crisp, right, after United States; Bubba Watson, United England; John Daly, United States. plated catcher DJ Law with Crisp scored a run in the P-15’s 7-4 loss to Troy, Alabama, on Wednes- States; Adam Scott, Australia. 2:10 p.m.-8:45 a.m. — Si Woo Kim, South a ground out to make the 2:04 p.m.-8:39 a.m. — Tommy Fleetwood, Korea; Brice Garnett, United States; day in the Southeast Region Tournament in Asheboro, North Carolina. England; Satoshi Kodaira, Japan; Marc Tyrrell Hatton, England. score 6-4. Leishman, Australia. 2:21 p.m.-8:56 a.m. — Y.E. Yang, South Troy tacked on another strikeouts. In relief, Nathan runs, both earned. He took 2:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m. — Patrick Reed, United Korea; Jason Dufner, United States; States; Brooks Koepka, United States; Shaun Micheel, United States. run in the top of the sixth, Light recorded two strike- the loss. Francesco Molinari, Italy. 2:32 p.m.-9:07 a.m. — Thorbjorn Olesen, with Thompson driving in outs and one walk over 1 2/3 Chandler Hunter pitched 2:26 p.m.-9:01 a.m. — Gary Woodland, Denmark; Charl Schwartzel, South United States; Sergio Garcia, Spain; Africa; Patrick Cantlay, United States. left fielder Joey Wozniak innings. Register also for one inning, giving up a Kevin Kisner, United States. 2:43 p.m.-9:18 a.m. — Brendan Steele, with a single to give Troy its pitched for an inning, fan- hit and a run, and Charlton 2:37 p.m.-9:12 a.m. — Jordan Spieth, United States; Adrian Otaegui, Spain; United States; Jon Rahm, Spain; Justin Kevin Na, United States. seventh and final run. ning one batter. Commander also pitched for Rose, England. 2:54 p.m.-9:29 a.m. — Chez Reavie, United “(We’ve) got to play bet- For Sumter, Rylan Wil- an inning, recording a walk. 2:48 p.m.-9:23 a.m. — Aaron Wise, United States; Charley Hoffman, United States; States; Paul Casey, England; Zach Russell Knox, Scotland. ter,” Coach Johnson said. liamson threw four innings, “It’s a one-game season,” Johnson, United States. 3:05 p.m-9:40 p.m. — Zach J. Johnson, 2:59 p.m.-9:34 a.m. — Louis Oosthuizen, United States; Michael Kim, United “We need to get more hit- giving up seven hits, four Coach Johnson said. “The South Africa; Thomas Pieters, Belgium; States; Seungsu Han, United States. ter’s counts.” runs (all of them earned), chips will fall where they Bill Haas, United States. 3:16 p.m.-9:51 a.m. — Brian Smock, United 3:10 p.m.-9:45 a.m. — Jason Kokrak, States; Anirban Lahiri, India; Mike Troy pitcher Reed Jinright three walks and three may.” United States; Joaquin Niemann, Chile; Lorenzo-Vera, France. threw 4⅓ innings, giving up strikeouts. In relief, Josh Crisp was the only Sumter Daniel Berger, United States. 3:27 p.m.-10:02 a.m. — Ben Kern, United 3:21 p.m.-9:56 a.m. — Omar Uresti, United States; Chris Kirk, United States; Ryuko seven hits, four runs (all of Bryant threw for an inning, player with two hits. The States; Justin Harding, South Africa; Tokimatsu, Japan. them earned) and three giving up three hits and two team had seven total.

PLAYERS FROM PAGE B1 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY at McCrary Park including twice in the state tournament. Sumter in Asheboro, North Carolina beat Randolph County in a meeting earlier this WEDNESDAY season. Game 1 — Lyon County, Kentucky, 11, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1 “I don’t want to play them,” Williamson said Game 2 — Troy, Alabama, 7, Sumter 4 Game 3 — Tallahassee, Florida (16-9-2) vs. Wilmington, North Carolina (21-6) of Chapin/Newberry. “But we need to focus on Game 4 — Chapin/Newberry (20-5) vs. Randolph County, North Carolina (24-17), ppd., rain velocity and hit the ball to right-center and TODAY right field. We haven’t been hitting home runs.” Game 4 — Chapin/Newberry (20-5) vs. Randolph County, North Carolina (24-17), 9 However, Dabbs welcomes the challenge. a.m. Game 5 — Parkersburg, West Virginia (25-13) vs. Wilmington, North Carolina (21-7), “I want to play Chapin/Newberry,” he said. 11:30 a.m. “They beat us, but I don’t feel like they’re a Game 6 — Sumter (23-14) vs. Loser Game 4 (doubleheader) Game 7 — Lyon County, Kentucky (20-9) vs. Tallahassee, Florida (17-9-1), 4:30 p.m. better team; we need to focus on the shift.” Game 8 — Troy, Alabama (31-6), vs. Winner Game 4 (doubleheader) Crisp knows what he wants to focus on head- FRIDAY ing into Thursday’s elimination game. Game 9 — Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, 12:30 p.m. “We need to look at kids’ swings,” he said. Game 10 — Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8, 4:30 p.m. Game 11 — Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 (doubleheader) “We got burned twice (against Troy), so we SATURDAY need to look at how they’re swinging.” Sumter pitcher Josh Bryant fields a ground ball dur- Game 12 — Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11, 4:30 p.m.* The team needs to be motivated if it wants to ing the P-15’s 7-4 loss to Troy, Alabama, on Wednes- Game 13 — Winner Game 10 vs. Winnger Game 11, 7:30 p.m.* Sunday come out on top and play again on Friday. day in the American Legion Southeast Region Tour- Game 14 — Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, 1:30 p.m.** “I hope we have more energy tomorrow than nament in Asheboro, North Carolina. Game 15 — If Necessary today,” Williamson said. *Pairings for games 12 and 13 will not match previous opponents against each other unless absolutely necessary Sumter also has something else working in “We have our ace (Lathan Todd) pitching **If three teams remain after Game 13, the winner of GAme 11 automatically draws the bye its favor, according to Dabbs. (Thursday),” Dabbs said. for Game 14 B4 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

MLB ROUNDUP Corbin, Peralta help Diamondbacks beat Phillies 6-0 PHOENIX — Patrick Corbin at second. Frazier made a div- the Atlanta Braves, who struck out nine in a combined ing stop and threw out Iannet- were absolutely delighted four-hitter, David Peralta had ta to end the inning and pre- after Ender Inciarte four hits and two RBIs, and serve the one-run lead. snapped a ninth-inning tie the Arizona Diamondbacks Chris Archer (4-5) allowed with a two-run triple in a rolled over the Philadelphia two runs and five hits in five 3-1 victory over the Wash- Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday. innings in his second start ington Nationals on Tues- Corbin (10-4) had the Phil- since being acquired from day night. lies guessing most of the Tampa Bay. Jan Vazquez got The thing is, the Braves had game, allowing four hits in 7 four out for his 26th save. already lost the opener 8-3 1/3 innings while reaching a German Marquez (9-9) tied and were going up against career-high 183 strikeouts this a career high with 10 strike- three-time Cy Young Award season. The left-hander did outs, and David Dahl homered winner Max Scherzer in the not give up a home run for the for the Rockies. latter half of the day-night ninth straight start, the lon- ANGELS 6 doubleheader. gest stretch by an Arizoba Di- TIGERS 0 Seeking to win his sixth amondbacks pitcher since straight start, Scherzer left in Brandon Webb in 2003. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Justin a tie game and Atlanta Peralta hit a two-run triple Upton and Albert Pujols hit jumped on Washington's bull- off Vince Velasquez (8-9) in THE ASSOCIATED PRESS back-to-back homers in the pen in the ninth. the third inning, sending the Atlanta starting pitcher Max Fried, center, heads to the clubhouse fifth inning, and Los Angeles "It's huge for us, splitting Phillies right-hander to his with pitching coach Chuck Hernandez, right, after he was hit by a ball completed a three-game today after a tough loss in the first loss since June 25. off the bat of Washington’s Spencer Kieboom during the second in- sweep of Detroit. first one," said Charlie Culber- METS 8 ning of their game at Nationals Park on Tuesday in Washington. Fried Kole Calhoun hit a leadoff son, who homered in each REDS 0 did not return to the game, but the Braves won the game 3-1. homer and rookie Jaime Bar- game. "We battled, we stayed ria (7-7) pitched five-hit ball in there and Ender came up NEW YORK — Jacob de- Gallo homered twice and highs of 12 hits and seven into the sixth. Los Angeles big for us with that hit in the Grom struck out 10 in six in- drove in four runs, Yovani runs in five innings. was in a 1-6 skid before get- ninth." nings, received rare signifi- Gallardo won his fourth PIRATES 4 ting back to .500 in the series Freddie Freeman and Nick cant run support and earned straight start and Texas held ROCKIES 3 with the struggling Tigers. Markakis singled off Kelvin his first win in nearly two off Seattle. Upton connected on a full- Herrera (1-2) before Inciarte months as New York beat Cin- Gallardo (7-1) leads the ma- DENVER — Adam Frazier count changeup from Blaine hit a liner down the first-base cinnati. jors with seven wins since had three hits and made a Hardy (4-4) for a two-run line. The ball bounced off a DeGrom (6-7) ended a seven- June 23. He allowed three hits, run-saving play in the field in homer shortly before Pujols low barrier in foul ground start winless streak, allowing two runs and three walks Pittsburgh's victory over Colo- added his 632nd career homer. and momentarily eluded four hits in a 100-pitch outing while striking out two in six rado. TUESDAY Bryce Harper, who had no op- and lowering his major innings. Frazier had two doubles BRAVES 3 tions by the time he picked it league-leading ERA to 1.77. He Gallo has hit 10 of his 31 and a single, but made what NATIONALS 1 up in right field. won for the first time since homers in his past 19 games. might have been his biggest That was the final pitch June 18 at Colorado. He went 3 for 5 to raise his contribution in the field. With WASHINGTON — Not too thrown by Herrera, who left RANGERS 11 batting average above .200 for runners on the corners and many teams locked in a pen- after a visit from Washing- MARINERS 7 the first time since June 16. two outs in the eighth inning, nant race get excited about a ton's trainer. Seattle starter Marco Gon- pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta hit doubleheader split. ARLINGTON, Texas — Joey zales (12-7) gave up career a sharp grounder to the hole That wasn't the case with From wire reports

BAMA eryone else seems to think it is but I something you can learn from. Instead FROM PAGE B1 still think that Tua would have the in- of taking a sack, throw the ball away." side track." Hurts has struggled in four playoff much up in the air" who will start the self, I would say Tua would probably Tagovailoa passed for three touch- games, totaling just 329 passing opener against Louisville in Orlando. have the inside track just given how downs after halftime of the title yards while also making some plays Hurts was only intercepted once last he played against one of the best de- game against Georgia's stingy de- on the ground and being named of- season and has gone 13-1 as a starter fenses in college football last year," fense, including the 41-yard winner fensive MVP of last season's semifi- in each of his first two seasons with a said McElroy, who led Alabama to the to fellow freshman DeVonta Smith in nal game. pair of trips to national title games. 2009 national championship. "But I overtime. But he was the SEC offensive player The Tide lost eight defensive start- also know that Jalen did a great job in He also was picked off once and was of the year as a freshman. He has run ers from last season's title team, and providing the team exactly what it was sacked on the play before the TD strike. for 1,809 yards and 21 touchdowns in projected first-team linebacker Terrell they needed in the (13) games leading "We have film of good, bad and ugly two seasons, though his passing yards Lewis had knee surgery in July. up to that championship game. and that's definitely been on the ugly," per game dipped last season from 185.3 "Now, if I were to handicap it my- "I don't think it's as clear-cut as ev- Tagovailoa said. "It's most definitely to 148.6.

Tim (Lynn) Washburn of New sisters-in-law, Shirley Woods He leaves to cherish his OBITUARIES Carlisle, Ohio; stepdaughter, and Annette (Wayne) Woods, memories: two daughters, HATTIE MAE SHAW-DUNCAN Anita Watford of Timmons- both of Bishopville, Rosa Mae Joyce Bradley Watts and Mar- may be sent to the family at ville; stepson, Kent (Anne) Woods of Philadelphia, Ruth cie (Tyrone) Rysor; two sons, Hattie Mae Shaw-Duncan, [email protected]. Tyler of Sumter; 10 grandchil- McKnight of Columbia and Eddie Dwayne Bradley and 68, departed this life on Satur- com. Visit us on the web at dren; 13 great-grandchildren; Ruby Green of San Diego; two Cameron (Kamilah) Bradley; day, Aug. 4, 2018, after a long www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. and four great-great-grand- brothers-in-law, Levi (Mary) 10 grandchildren; five sib- illness, under com. children. Woods of Sumter and Alexan- lings, Charlie Bradley, Chris- Agape Hospice FERNANDO R. DA-ROSA Memorials may be made to der Woods of Bishopville; two topher (Catherine) Bradley, Care. Tabernacle Cemetery, c/o Pa- special nephews, Terry McK- Luke Bradley, Jerry (Sarah) Born on April Fernando Rafael Da-Rosa tricia Tyler, P.O. Box 87, night of Sumter and Dakota Bradley and Dorothy (Mar- 6, 1950, in Lee entered eternal rest on Aug. 5, Lynchburg, SC 29080. Woods of Bishopville; and a vin) Nelson; a host of nieces, County, she was 2018. You are invited to sign the host of other nieces, nephews, nephews, other relatives and a daughter of the Funeral arrangements are guestbook at www.lay- other relatives and friends. friends who will miss him SHAW- late Carolina incomplete and will be an- tonandersonfh.com. She was preceded in death dearly. DUNCAN Shaw Sr. and nounced by Wilson Funeral Layton-Anderson Funeral by five brothers, James, Irvin, The family is receiving rela- Maggie Martin Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St., George Thomas, Johnson Jr. tives and friends at the home, Shaw. At an ville. Florence, is in charge of ar- and Calvin McKnight; and 4290 Cotton Acres Road, Sum- early age, she joined Mount CELESTINE BROOKS rangements. three sisters, Rutha Mae Row- ter. Olive AME Church, where she HICKIE LEE PUGH ell, Carolyn and Rhunette Funeral services will be was a faithful member. She Celestine Brooks, 60, died McKnight Woods. held at 2 p.m. on Friday at was educated in the public on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at PINEWOOD — Hickie Lee Public viewing will be held Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 schools of Lee County. She her home. Pugh, 54, husband of Linda from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Live Oak Road, Dalzell, with was employed for 22 years at Born on April 7, 1958, she Parker Pugh, died on Tuesday, Mortuary. the Rev. Eugene Dennis, pas- Skyline MFG and 35 years at was a daughter of Edward Aug. 7, 2018, at Palmetto Mrs. Woods will be placed tor, eulogist. Mayo Suit World. and Rovena Croom. Health Tuomey. in the church at 2 p.m. on Fri- The remains will be placed Hattie Mae married Ham- The family will receive rela- He was born on March 4, day for viewing until the hour in the church at 1 p.m. for mie Lewis Duncan on July 29, tives and friends at the home, 1964, in Sumter, a son of the of service. viewing. 1967. To this union two chil- 4910 Cain Savannah Road, late Harvey Harvin and Lila Funeral services will be The funeral procession will dren were born. Wedgefield. Pugh Johnson. held at 3 p.m. on Friday at leave at 1:20 p.m. from the She leaves to cherish her Funeral arrangements are The family will receive Galilee Missionary Baptist home. memories: her husband of 51 incomplete and will be an- friends from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Church, 126 E. Sumter St., Burial will be held immedi- years, Hammie L. Duncan; nounced by Williams Funeral residence, 3810 Quiet Court, Mayesville, SC 29104 with Pas- ately following services at one daughter, Sandra (Mi- Home Inc. of Sumter. Sumter. tor Eugene Myers officiating. Joshua Baptist Churchyard chael) Flournoy of Midway, RAYMOND C. SHOEMAKER JR. These services have been Interment will follow at Cemetery. Georgia; one grandson, Kris- entrusted to Samuels Funeral Mayesville Community Ceme- These services have been topher L. Duncan of Macon, DALZELL — Retired Master Home LLC of Manning. tery. entrusted to the management Georgia; one brother, Caroli- Sgt. Raymond C. Shoemaker ALICE L. WOODS The family will receive and staff of Williams Funeral na (Mazie) Shaw of Woodrow; Jr., 80, husband of Annie Lee friends at the home her sister, Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., 10 sisters-in-law; four broth- "Ann" Benenhaley Shoemak- God saw the need to call 300 Wilson St., Mayesville. Sumter. ers-in-law; a host of nieces, er, died on Tuesday, Aug. 7, Alice Louise "Rody" McKnight Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Online memorial messages nephews, other relatives and 2018, at Palmetto Health Bap- Woods from labor to rest on Main St., Sumter, is in charge may be sent to the family at friends. tist, Columbia. Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Re- of arrangements. [email protected]. The family will receive rela- Services will be announced gency Hospital in Florence, Online memorials may be com. tives and friends at the home, by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens after a long illness. sent to the family at jobsmor- Visit us on the web at www. 68 Duncan Road, Rembert. Funeral Home and Crematori- Born on Aug. 5, 1947, she [email protected] or visit us on williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Funeral services will be um of Sumter. was a daughter of the late the web at www.jobsmortuary. JAMES GRANT held at 11 a.m. on Friday at RALPH L. WASHBURN Johnson and Willie Mae Gil- net. Mount Olive AME Church, yard McKnight. Alice received EDDIE JOE BRADLEY BISHOPVILLE — James 2738 Woodrow Road (U.S. Ralph L. Washburn, 89, for- her formal education from Grant entered eternal rest on Highway 441), Woodrow, with merly of Lynchburg, passed Mt. Pleasant High School in Eddie Joe Bradley, 69, tran- Aug. 2, 2018, at his residence, the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gad- away on Saturday, Aug. 4, Elliott. She was employed by sitioned from his earthly Bishopville. son, pastor, and the Rev. Joe 2018. James and Bland for five home to his heavenly home on The family is receiving David Shaw Jr., eulogist. A graveside service with years. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at his friends and relatives from 2 The remains will be placed military honors will be held at Alice leaves to cherish her home. until 7 p.m. daily at the home. in the church at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. on Friday at Taberna- precious memories: her loving Born on June 21, 1949, in Visitation will be held from The funeral procession will cle Cemetery in Lynchburg and devoted husband of 42 Sumter County, he was a son 2 until 6 p.m. today at the fu- leave at 10:20 a.m. from the with the Rev. Dr. Rusty Wilson years, Covell Woods of Bish- of the late Paul Bradley Sr. and neral home. home. officiating. opville; one son, Covell Chris- Julia Ann Sinkler Bradley. He Funeral service will be held Burial will be at Cooksfield Ralph was born in Gouver- topher (Emma) McKnight of received his education from the at 11 a.m. on Friday at Lee Cemetery, JD Herriott Road, neur, New York, a son of the the home; two granddaugh- Sumter County public school Central High School Auditori- Dalzell. late Louis and Lottie Wash- ters, Deidra and Deja Croskey system. He was employed at um, Bishopville, with the Rev. These services have been burn. He retired from the U.S. McKnight; two great-grand- Morris College for years prior Dr. Vernon Holland officiat- entrusted to the management Air Force. sons, Da'marion and De'kari to retiring in June 2018. He was ing. Interment will be at and staff of Williams Funeral Surviving are his wife of 42 Croskey Commander; one sis- a faithful member of Joshua Thomastown Cemetery. Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., years, Kathleen Wilson Wash- ter, Thelma Hodge of Mayes- Baptist Church, where he was Wilson Funeral Home, 403 Sumter. burn; a daughter, Jacqueline ville; one brother, Charlie involved with many ministries S. Main St., Bishopville, is in Online memorial messages Lewis of Willis, Texas; son, McKnight of St. Charles; five of the church. charge of arrangements. THE SUMTER ITEM COMICS THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 | B5 bizarro Wallace the braVe

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