IN SPORTS: Jordan Spieth rested, ready for British Open B1 PANORAMA As seen on TV Local auction features estate of T.J. Player, which has been C1 SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 seen on ‘American Pickers’ WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 $1.00 Superintendent Baker to retire Interim replacement to be announced BY BRUCE MILLS for Tuesday’s special meeting to address Bak- [email protected] er’s contract. As soon as Tuesday’s meeting began, the board went into executive session The Sumter School District Board of Trust- for nearly three hours. That session behind ees and Superintendent Frank Baker agree it’s closed doors also included Baker and the dis- time to part ways. trict’s attorneys. RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM The board and Baker mutually agreed Tues- At 8:50 p.m., everyone emerged back into the Sumter School District Superintendent Frank Baker, left, listens as the day night at a special called meeting that he board room to return to open session. district board of trustees Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney reads a will retire effective July 31. prepared statement Tuesday night saying the board has agreed to ac- Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney called SEE BAKER, PAGE A8 cept Baker’s resignation effective July 31. Simmer down, avoid stress Heat is on BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] for Friday, Not only is the heat a bother because it can cause you to sweat, which can ruin your hair or outfit, but it can Saturday also be dangerous to your health with prolonged expo- This weekend will be a great sure. time to find some shade and According to South Caroli- reach for an ice-cold beverage na Department of Health or maybe a slice of chilled wa- and Environmental Control, termelon. there are three stages of The Sumter area will see heat-related illnesses: heat temperatures flirt with 100 de- cramps, heat exhaustion and grees Friday and Saturday, ac- heat stroke. cording to The signs of heat cramps forecasters at are muscle spasms in the the National legs or abdomen. A heat Weather Ser- stroke can be life-threaten- vice forecast ing and could cause brain office in Co- damage if symptoms of heat lumbia. exhaustion — excessive “We will sweating and cool, moist and have high pale-looking skin — are not Jim pressure over recognized in time. Hilley the area, and Signs of a heat stroke in- that is going clude hot and dry skin be- to create sub- cause of the person’s inabili- sidence and just generally ty to sweat, a quick and warm temperatures,” NWS weak pulse and shallow Meteorologist Rachel Cobb breathing. said Tuesday. If any of those symptoms She said the area will gradu- of heat cramps or heat ex- ally warm up between now haustion are noticed, the and Friday. victim should be taken to a “Friday and Saturday will cool or shaded area and be in the high 90s and near 100 given cool water to drink. degrees,” Cobb said. Also, cool, wet towels should The heat index will be about be placed on the neck, under 105 each afternoon, she said. the arms and in the groin The NWS issues heat adviso- area to cool down the body. ries when the heat index Medical professionals reaches 110 degrees, she said, should be called for someone but that does not look likely, suspected of experiencing a Cobb said. heat stroke. “It looks like we are going to And not only can the heat max out at around 105 heat make you physically feel index, but that is a few days bad, but it can also put you away, so we can’t rule out any in a bad mood when check- heat advisories yet,” she said. ing your electric bill each The heat index is a formula month. NWS uses to estimate how hot An easy way to beat the it feels by factoring in humidi- heat is to stay inside with an CAITLAN WALZER / THE SUMTER ITEM ty and temperature, according To cool off on a warm summer day, Jaeydin Crim and Jakeem Hasle run through the water at the the www.nws.gov. SEE HOT, PAGE A8 Crosswell Spray Park. Heat warnings are issued when the heat index is 115 or higher for two hours or more, Cobb said. She said it looks like it will cool down some after the City purchases E-911 consoles for public safety complex weekend. “It’s going to stay warm on BY JIM HILLEY 2600 Broad St., part of a Nissan dealer- City Manager Deron McCormick Sunday, but then on Monday [email protected] ship at that location was approved by said the CDBG funding was about and Tuesday we will be in the council. The applicant plans to redevel- $13,000 more than expected. McCor- 90s and by Tuesday in the low Sumter City Council voted to reap- op the dealership and seeks access to mick said the city has already held 90s,” she said. point three residents to boards and public water and sewer service. The public hearings and the grant money There is a slight chance of commissions at Tuesday evening’s reg- annexation was approved by the Plan- was approved for youth employment thunderstorms each day in the ular council meeting. ning Department. and low-income housing repair. He afternoon, Cobb said, but for Council reappointed Senthia Conyers An ordinance to amend the CDBG said the city would not approve any the most part it will be dry to the Housing and Economic Develop- Entitlement Budget for 2017-18 was ap- new programs. through the weekend. ment Board, Julie Herlong to the proved. Council received a letter from Council approved a resolution autho- “It’s still several days out, Downtown Sumter Board and Will the U.S. Department of Housing and rizing a $251,173 contract for the pur- but it looks like there will be a Buxton to the Historic Preservation Urban Development notifying the city chase of E-911 console stations for cold front coming through Design Review Committee. it will receive $291,838 in funding Tuesday to increase rain The annexation of a 4.3-acre plot at though the program. SEE CITY, PAGE A8 chances a little bit,” she said. VISIT US ONLINE AT CONTACT US DEATHS, B7 WEATHER, A10 INSIDE Information: 774-1200 David Porter WARM AND STORMY 3 SECTIONS, 22 PAGES the .com Advertising: 774-1246 Henry P. Bozard Afternoon thunderstorm VOL. 121, NO. 197 Classifieds: 774-1200 Stephanie Willis in spots today and into Classifieds B8 Opinion A7 Delivery: 774-1258 Ethel James Bracey News and Sports: 774-1226 evening, clearing late. Comics C2 Television C3 Lawrence B. Scott HIGH 92, LOW 73 James W. Ingram Food C4 Elizabeth V. Carter A2 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Crowning a legacy BY CAITLAN WALZER With red hair and blue eyes, Chan- [email protected] dler explained that she fits into the 1 percent world population who has Girl of the pageant world and lover those attributes. of all things glamorous, Sumter Coun- In addition, Chandler said the na- ty’s 14-year-old Chandler Jordan set a tional competition requires a lot of goal to make an impact on South Caro- hard work, preparation for interviews lina and, ultimately, the nation. and working out. On May 24, Chandler left the Palmet- “I always exercise a lot,” Chandler to State to travel to Orlando, Florida, said. “To prepare for interview, I want- where she would compete against girls ed to make sure that I had a bunch of from throughout the country for the statistics prepared for my platform so I title of Jr. Miss Legacy U.S. could be educated and be an advocate After four days of competing in sev- for it. My platform is education and eral phases of competition ranging awareness of eating disorders.” from daytime wear to interview and Chandler said she feels it’s important beauty, Chandler was afforded the op- to have a connection to the platform portunity of a lifetime when she stood that is being advocated. hand in hand with Jr. Miss Florida “I have anorexia, and I have friends Legacy as one of the top two contes- and family who also have dealt or are tants. dealing with eating disorders,” she PHOTO PROVIDED After what seemed like a lifetime of said. “I feel that if you’re going to talk Chandler Jordan, 14, recently won the title of Jr. Miss Legacy U.S. waiting for the announcement of the about something, you need a story, and winner, Chandler was called to be the this is mine.” Miss Legacy U.S. am going to have to learn how to man- new Jr. Miss Legacy U.S. Through her new title, Chandler said “I will be traveling a lot with this age all of my extracurriculars.” “At 14, I am a representative for the that she wants to tell her story in new job,” Chandler said. “I will be On top of pageantry, Chandler state of South Carolina and now the schools and potentially help those deal- going to New York for fashion week, cheers, dances and models. In fact, she United States,” Chandler said. ing with an eating disorder by bringing Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Cali- just signed a contract with her third This opportunity, she explained, has awareness and attention to the issue. fornia.” modeling agency. been a dream of hers. In addition to speaking in schools She explained that her travel plans As Jr.