Burglary solving rate above state average

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Burglary solving rate above state average
Inside Today
Watson credits more Sheriff’s office above the state and Investigations Division,” said response times are much faster.” through communicating with the
regional averages in solving bur- Sheriff Eric Watson. “There were Watson said he also gives much public.
officers, community glary cases. only 18 CID officers and now credit to the community for help- “I have never in my life seen a
According to the report, the there are 23.” ing solve those crimes. 70 to 80 percent success rate on a
supplying information
BCSO has solved 26 percent of its He said those officers now work “I think through social media ‘Top 10’ list that is printed in the
cases — almost double the state around the clock. and the newspaper, the ‘Top 10 paper,” he said. “I really believe it
rate of 12 percent and the East “There are detectives available Most Wanted,’ and community has come from building the trust
By BRIAN GRAVES Tennessee regional rate of 14 per- at night now and working on the relations we have increased our in the community.”
Banner Staff Writer cent. street,” he said. “If there is a bur- ability to communicate with the He said Bradley countians are
“I can account for that rate of glary that happens or theft that public much better,” the sheriff “tired of thieves and tired of bur-
The Tennessee Bureau of crimes solved because five of the occurs, they can respond from said. “We’ve worked to build that glars.”
Investigation will release a report 18 new employees we recently their car or the office instead of trust factor up.”
today showing the Bradley County hired are assigned to the Criminal from their house — meaning He said the bridge to success is See BURGLARY, Page 8
Surveys:
Rockin’ and rollin’
The first-ever True Grit
Strongman Challenge took place ‘Proven
Saturday with 28 competitors
from across the country gather-
ing in Cleveland for the competi-
tion. The Lee University Flames leader’
battled it out with Valdosta State
at Olympic Field. The Atlanta
Braves fell to the Toronto Blue
Jays. Former Cleveland Blue wanted
Raider Chad Voytik is becoming
more comfortable with the new-
look Pitt offense. See Sports,
Pages 17-21, 25. Results of internal,
Banner Cutie public polls on
Banner photo,
Austyn Glover, 7 months, BRIAN GRAVES school director given
was selected by the votes of tENNESSEE
Banner readers as this year’s DcS
Banner Cutie. See photos, coMMISSIoNER By BRIAN GRAVES
Banner Staff Writer
Page 37. JIM hENRy(far
right) speaks with Both the public and those
one of the people associated with the Bradley
being served by County School System appear to
Life Bridges at its be in agreement the next director
Sheltered of schools should be a “proven
leader.”
Employment
That bottom line comes from
Center. Standing
surveys conducted by the
behind them are
Bradley County Board of
state Rep. Kevin
Education.
Brooks and Mrs. The two surveys were conduct-
Jim (Pat) Henry. ed simultaneously and concluded
Thursday at 5 p.m.
An “internal” survey went out
TDCS Commissioner Henry: via a broadcast email to all
Bradley county school emails and
allowed unlimited responses from
Hardwick Day Life Bridges’ members ‘really care’ any device. A “public” survey was
released to the media and only
Gov. Bill Haslam talks with
allowed single responses from a
Hardwick Clothes Inc. CEO and
device.
President Bruce Bellusci, and
Board Chairman Nicholas
Will Jones during the recent By BRIAN GRAVES abilities. “I just want you to know “They are out front and not Lillios released the final tallies
“Hardwick Clothes Inc. Day” Banner Staff Writer It is a subject close to the how very special we think this many people become champi- along with comments added to
observance on Capitol Hill in Henrys’ hearts. place is. I’ve known all the ons for people with disabilities
the survey forms Friday after-
Nashville. See story, Page 26. Tennessee Department of Their late son, John, suf- directors and have been here and kids with difficulties
noon.
Children’s Services fered from the same malady as many times,” he said. unless they have some experi-
According to the figures, 29
Summer camps Commissioner Jim Henry and those who are helped by Henry also noted Life ence with it or they’ve got
participated in the public survey
his wife, Pat, visited Life organizations such as Life Bridges has “members that some special connection to it,”
while 580 cast their opinions on
If you are thinking about Bridges Friday morning and Bridges. really care” in the state legisla- Henry said.
the internal questionnaire.
camps for your youngsters this lauded the work and progress “We’re coming up on the ture noting the presence of “You couldn’t have a better
On the question of what attrib-
summer, then some of the tips in the organization has made in three year anniversary of our state Reps. Kevin Brooks and
ute is most important in the next
the Banner’s Camp Pages might helping to provide services to son’s passing,” Henry said. Dan Howell. See HENRY, Page 9
director of schools, both groups
be helpful. There is also informa- people with intellectual dis-
tion on some local options. See
See LEADER, Page 8
Pages 41-43.
Forecast State funding concerns
Showers and thunderstorms
are forecast for today mainly voiced by Airport Authority
before 5 p.m. Wind gusts are
possible as high as 25 mph. The
chance of precipitation is 90 per-
cent. The chance for showers By JOYANNA LOVE ers, but Fitzgerald said this would
decreases to 40 percent tonight. Banner Senior Staff Writer not change the price much.
Monday’s outlook is a 50 percent In addition to these challenges,
chance of showers and thunder- Funding was the focus for the specifications for the T-hangars
storms with a high near 72. Cleveland Municipal Airport have changed since the last ones
Tonight’s sunset: 8:15 p.m. Authority Friday. were constructed on the site.
Monday’s sunrise: 7:02 a.m. Changes in funding at the state Fitzgerald said fire barrier and
level have the board concerned asphalt standard requirements
Index that projects may be delayed. The have been amended.
need for more T-hangars at the air- Jetport director of operations
Business news ............................27 port led the Cleveland City Council Mark Fidler said he has talked with
Church...........................................5 to approve funding assuming the the state aeronautics director and
state portion would be approved. discussed options. Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES
Classified................................55-60 Timing on the issue is what Ron Fidler said he hopedstate funds MoRE thAN 40 offIcERS from the Bradley County Sheriff’s office, Bradley County Fire-
Comics.........................................45 Fitzgerald of PDC Consultants would be able to make up the dif- Rescue and Bradley County Emergency Management joined in Saturday’s search.
Editorials.................................22,23 described as “the perfect storm.” ference between the funds avail-
Horoscope....................................45 The T-hangar bids have come in able for the project and the project- Local emergency workers launch
Lifestyles ................................29-33 higher than initial estimates at the ed costs. However, the state aero-
Obituaries.......................................2 same time revenues at the state nautics director was not able to
Stocks..........................................25 level are not coming in as project- say anything definite. ‘intensive search’ for missing man
Sports................................17-21, 25 ed. Board chairman Lou Patten said
TV Schedule............................46,47 Reducing the space between the there were elements of the project
hangars has been mentioned as a
Weather........................................15 way to reduce the cost of fire barri- See AIRPORT, Page 8 By BRIAN GRAVES when Smith was reported
Banner Staff Writer missing, using K-9s and
nine squad officers.
Around Town
A combined team of more than 40 local emer- Sheriff Eric Watson said a
gency officers conducted what was described as trigger to increase the vol-
Nola Beth Greene painting Grand jury letter praises “an intensive search” Saturday for a Cleveland ume of the search came
rocks ... Bob Evans looking for- man who has been missing for almost two weeks. from a lack of evidence
ward to a veterans get togethers However, the efforts did not provide an answer Smith had used any avail-
... Tucker Yarber making student workhouse proposal to the mystery. able avenue to access items
of the month at Lake Forest ... Brian Keith Smith was reported missing by his he would need to survive Smith
Bert Osment excited about a new family from the White Oak Valley Road area more combined with the state-
career move ... Jessica Bonner By BRIAN GRAVES Commission approved a resolu- than 10 days ago. ments from the family as to Smith’s frame of
sporting a sassy new "do" ... Banner Staff Writer tion in March authorizing BCSO Detective Brandon Edwards, lead detec- mind.
Scott Creech, Jay Goza, Bud County Mayor D. Gary Davis to tive in the case, said Smith had recently been “Although there are no signs of a homicide, this
Goza and Garth Sneed going The Bradley County Grand negotiate and execute an agree- released from Mocassin Bend and had shown is the way we have to treat a situation like this
fishing in the Atlantic. Jury is praising the steps being ment with an architect for a signs of paranoia. because we just don’t know what has happened to
moved forward to build a work- workhouse which can house He also said Smith’s last statements suggested him,” Watson said.
house facility at the Justice 128 minimum security suicidal tendencies. The search involved members of the Bradley
Center. inmates. Officers separated into several teams to cover County Sheriff’s office, the Bradley County Fire-
After nearly three years of
one approximately one square mile of wooded Rescue and the Bradley County Emergency
discussions, the County See LETTER, Page 8
area.
A preliminary search was conducted April 7, See SEARCH, Page 8
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unconfirmed report of a tornado Dennis "Dean" Moses, 59, a Amanda Webb Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041
lifelong resident of Cleveland,
was received from the public in an passed away at his home on Amanda Freeman Webb, 39,
unpopulated area of remote Thursday, April 16, 2015, after a of Boaz, Ala., died Wednesday,
Edwards Plateau country, about lengthy illness. April 15, 2015.
110 miles northwest of San Victor Hollifield Jr. He is survived by his wife, She was born on April 2, 1976.
Antonio. No damage or injuries Carmella Longwith Moses; his The funeral was held in the
were reported. Victor Hollifield Jr., 78, of children: Shane Moses, Kevin chapel of Crossville Memorial
The storms developed a day Cleveland, died Saturday, April Moses, Brooke Gregg and Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, April
after at least five firefighters were 17, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospi- Crystal Moses; his stepchildren: 18, 2015. Interment was in
tal. Jennifer Woody and Jamie Crye; Mount Pleasant Cemetery with
hurt on Friday when their truck
Survivors and funeral arrange- his mother, Dorothy Moses; his the Rev. Allen Stephenson offici-
overturned on a rain-slick rural ments will be announced by Fike- brothers: Eddy (Martha) Moses, ating.
road in Central Texas and hit a Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Johnny (Melodie) Moses, and Casketbearers were Harley
tree. They were taken to a hospital. Jeff Moses; as well as other Webb, Joey Walker, Brent Smith,
Texas Department of Public Safety grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Josh Mays, Chris Colegrove,
Trooper Harpin Myers said an and extended family members Harold Watson and Robert
ambulance crew responding to the and friends. Webb.
wreck also was involved in a crash. A memorial service is planned Survivors included her hus-
The crews were responding to an for 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21 in band, David Webb; children:
the chapel of Companion Funeral Taylor Danielle Freeman, Drew
initial accident after a vehicle
William T. Locklear Jr. Home located at 2419 Carlton Freeman; mother,
hydroplaned on the wet road and Georgetown Road N.W. Virginia Watson Venable; stepfa-
collided with another. Long-time Cleveland resident The family will received friends ther, Jerry Venable; grandmother,
In Houston, some creeks and and Chattanooga native William from 5 p.m. until the 7 p.m. serv- Leona Watson; and aunts, uncles
bayous filled to their banks and T. “Bill” Locklear Jr, 83, passed ice time. and cousins.
drivers in found water reaching from life to death to Heaven on You are encouraged to share a
nearly to car bumpers. Friday, April 17, 2015. memory of Dean and/or your per- AP Photo AP Photo
The weather service reported After an extended hospital sonal condolences with his family LOTTERY A CiViL WAr statue is on dis- THE COnfEDErATE
Saturday that rain gauges at stay, Bill spent his last few days by visiting his memorial web play at Congress Park in Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Reliant Park, the complex that acat rheids hfoorm bey inh iCs lewviefela, nKda, t hbeeriinnge pwawgwe. comapnadn ionfguuneesratblso.ocok m. at NUMBERS Saratoga Springs, N.Y. In the was dedicated May 30, 1894 on
includes the NFL Houston Texans Marie Pickett Locklear, and other The Cody family is honored to decades after the Civil War Libbie Hill terrace in Richmond,
football stadium, registered 5.32 family members. assist the Moses family with his ended in April 1865, statues Va. Known as the “Single
inches over the previous 24 hours. He worked for Combustion arrangements. depicting Union and Confederate Soldier — Silent Sentinel” or
Other readings topping 4 inches Engineering, Inc. for more than soldiers were placed in countless similar names depending on the
were common in parts of Houston. 35 years, then freelanced his (AP) — These lotteries were American communities, from locale, he tops many of the
exceptional welding skills and
The Harris County Flood multiple certifications to repair drawn: New England commons to the thousands of Civil War monu-
Control District recorded 3.6 inch- TENNESSEE
equipment at nuclear power grounds outside Southern court- ments to be found in more than
es of rain during a 30-minute peri- Saturday
plants around the country. He houses. 30 states.
od in Pasadena, southeast of loved welding, working on cars Cash 3 Evening: 3-9-5, Lucky
Houston, and Center Point Energy and most all sports, but his great- Sum: 17 Civil War ‘Silent Sentinels’
said as many as 35,000 of its elec- est love was for fast-pitch soft- Bill Moyers Cash 3 Midday: 4-8-5, Lucky
tric customers had been without ball. Bill Moyers, 81, of Cleveland, Sum: 17
power. His best friends were found in died Friday night, April 17, 2015, Cash 3 Morning: 6-8-7, Lucky still on guard in North, South
South of Houston in Brazoria his family, church and his sports in a Chattanooga hospice. Sum: 21
County, police reported hail the interests. Survivors and arrangements Cash 4 Evening: 7-2-2-2,
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home on Jamaica Beach in wife, Jennifer of Decatur, Ga., Cash 4 Morning: 4-8-7-0, Union and Confederate soldiers end of the barrel, the stock rest-
Galveston County. In La Porte, as Deborah Locklear Buchanan and Lucky Sum: 19 went up across the country, ing on the ground — became the
many as 40 homes took in water. husband, Ben of Marietta, Ga., Friday from New England squares to most popular way to honor the
In South Texas, funnel clouds and Jody C. Locklear and wife, Cash 3 Evening: 6-1-3, Lucky Southern courthouses. A centu- more than 2 million men who
were reported near Victoria and Deborah, Tudhope-Locklear of Sum: 10 ry and a half later, these weath- fought for the Union.
Port Townsend, Wash. He was
Beeville and authorities said a tor- blessed with 10 grandchildren: Henry Price Cash 3 Midday: 3-2-1, Lucky ered “Silent Sentinels” still stand But commissioning a monu-
nado briefly touched down in a Kimberly Anne Locklear of Sum: 6 guard, rifles at the ready, gazing ment made of Italian marble or
rural area of Matagorda County Atlanta, Kyle Elizabeth Hartman Henry Price, a resident of Cash 3 Morning: 8-1-7 off in the distance. northern New England granite
about 100 miles southwest of (Andrew) of Atlanta, Jameson Cleveland, died Saturday, April Cash 4 Evening: 2-0-7-8, For a war that pitted brother could cost tens of thousands of
18, 2015, in a local hospital.
Houston. Phelan Locklear (Bethany) of Lucky Sum: 17 against brother, many of them dollars, much too expensive for
Survivors and funeral arrange-
Lawmaker Franklin, Ohio, Justin ments will be announced by Cash 4 Midday: 1-6-5-7, bear a strong family resem- most small towns. Many turned
Christopher Locklear of Dallas, Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Lucky Sum: 19 blance. to the northern foundries spe-
Texas, Jedidiah Jones Locklear and Crematory. Cash 4 Morning: 1-1-4-1 Most of the statues were cializing in cast bronze or zinc
arrested on of Decatur, Ga., Dane Frances Mega Millions: 15-18-29-41- mass-produced by a handful of statuary used to decorate ceme-
Fisher (Dylan), Chauncey
50, Mega Ball: 5 Northern companies that found tery markers. Firms such as the
William Locklear of Port
DUI charge Townsend, Dashiel Thomas Megaplier: 2 a steady market selling to com- Monumental Bronze Co. of
Locklear of Port Townsend, Lyris Tennessee Cash: 02-10-11- munities — North and South — Bridgeport, Connecticut, did a
Christian Locklear of Port 15-16, Bonus: 4 eager to honor their fallen sol- brisk business selling soldier
NASHVILLE (AP) — A state law-
Townsend, Taylor Estes diers and surviving veterans. statues. A life-size parade rest
maker from Metro Nashville is fac- Buchanan of Marietta, Ga.; one GEORGIA “They’re not meant to repre- model was listed in its sales cat-
ing charges of drunken driving great-granddaughter, Aberdeen Gary Turner Saturday sent one person or another,” said alog for $450, while the 8-foot-6-
and violation of the implied con- Wren Locklear of Franklin, Ohio; Gary Turner, 62, a resident of All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- Sarah Beetham, an art historian inch version sold for $750.
sent law. five sisters-in-law: Mary Ellen Cleveland, died Friday, April 17, 04-07-08-11-15-16-18-20-22 who teaches at the University of “It’s like going to Wal-Mart. It’s
Media report Nashville police Locklear (Jerry) of Chattanooga 2015. All or Nothing Evening: 01-02- Delaware and the Pennsylvania less expensive,” said Timothy S.
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a sobriety test. Beck is a first- Brentwood; and many nieces 03-04-06-07-09-10-12-14-18- had fought in the war.” Because they had lost the war
term Democrat who represents and nephews. 21-23 Known as the “Silent and were economically shat-
portions of downtown, East The family will receive friends Cash 3 Midday: 2-3-8 Sentinel,” ‘’Single Soldier” or tered, Southerners got a later
Nashville, Old Hickory and today from 4 until 8 p.m., and Cash 4 Midday: 2-4-2-1 similar names, he tops many of start erecting monuments. By
Germantown. Monday from noon to 2:30 p.m. Georgia FIVE Midday: 1-2-3- the thousands of Civil War mon- the time the 20th century
A police affidavit says Beck was at Chattanooga Funeral Home- 0-0 uments to be found in more arrived, they were making up for
driving outside travel lanes, had North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153
in Hixson. than 30 states. Today, 150 years lost time, with hundreds of sol-
bloodshot eyes and slurred Funeral services will be con- J.C. ‘Shorty’ Waters Friday after the guns fell silent to end dier statues installed across the
speech. He told officers that he ducted at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, J.C. “Shorty” Waters, 85, a res- All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- the nation’s bloodiest conflict, South, typically outside county
had not been drinking. April 20, 2015, in the funeral ident of Benton, passed away 04-06-08-10-11-13-16-23-24 the ranks of the more than 3 courthouses.
Online court records do not list home chapel with Pastor Allan Thursday, April 16, 2051, at his All or Nothing Evening: 03-04- million citizen soldiers who But old animosities died hard,
an attorney for Beck. According to Lovelace officiating. Interment residence. 05-06-08-09-11-13-14-15-16- fought on both sides are repre- and folks in the South didn’t
media, he is scheduled to appear will follow in Hamilton Memorial He enjoyed life, fishing, farm- 22 sented by some of our most usually publicize who was sup-
in court on Monday. Gardens ing and bluegrass music. He All or Nothing Morning: 01- ubiquitous yet often overlooked plying the statues: mostly com-
In lieu of flowers, memorial was of the Baptist faith.
Animal groups helping contributions can be made in He was preceded in death by 03-05-06-07-09-10-18-19-22- public symbols. panies in Connecticut,
Bill’s name to Waterville Baptist his wife, Yvonne Virginia Ratcliff 23-24 “Before the Civil War, you Massachusetts and Ohio.
care for rescued Church, Building Fund, 4555 Waters; parents, Jim and Roxie All or Nothing Night: 01-02- would never have had an image “The Southerners didn’t talk
walking horses Dalton Pike S.E., Cleveland, TN Harden Waters; five brothers: 03-04-07-08-09-12-15-16-17- of the common soldier to memo- about that, buying from
37323 Herb, Cecil, Buck, Willie and A.L. 19 rialize. You would have a general Yankees,” Beetham said.
PULASKI (AP) — Animal rescue Please share your thoughts Waters; and one sister, Bonnie Cash 3 Evening: 7-6-4 or a biblical figure,” said Earle Versions of the Silent Sentinel
groups are caring for several dozen and memories at www.chat- Kate Waters. Cash 3 Midday: 9-3-2 Shettleworth, head historian for statue can be found from
Tennessee walking horses tanooganorthchapel.com Survivors include his seven Cash 4 Evening: 8-1-7-5 the state of Maine. “After the Amarillo, Texas, to Kennebunk,
removed from a Giles County farm children: Johnny Waters of Cash 4 Midday: 4-3-3-6 war, there was more of a demo- Maine. The Northern version fea-
Benton, Sheryl Disharoon of
whose owner is charged with ani- To submit an obituary, Georgia FIVE Evening: 6-7-5- cratic way of memorializing tures a Union soldier wearing a
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The Humane Society says the of arrangements e-mail the Waters and wife, Derida, of Georgia FIVE Midday: 9-0-7- With untold thousands of war his Southern counterpart typi-
animals were living in dirty condi- information to Benton, Connie Scoggins and 4-1 dead buried in graves on or near cally wears the iconic slouch hat
tions and had little food. The Giles obituaries@clevelandban- husband, Brian, of Cleveland, Mega Millions: 15-18-29-41- battlefields and encampments and bedroll strapped diagonally
County Sheriff’s Department ner.com and fax to 423-614- Pam Adams and husband, 50, Mega Ball: 5 far from their homes, some com- across his chest.
seized 54 horses and seven goats 6529, attention Obits. Ralph, of Old Fort and Greg munities in the North and South An accurate number of Civil
Waters and wife, Charlotte, of Coupon class
on April 14. erected hometown monuments War monuments is difficult to
Old Fort; grandchildren: Waco
The owner, Jeffrey Mitchell, has to the fallen even as the fighting pin down. Beetham, who wrote
Sloan, Brandi and Brian
been charged with several counts raged. Most were stone obelisks her dissertation on post-Civil
I ’ Abrasley, Jason C. Waters, Sonya Mangrum, a coupon
of animal cruelty. The groups T S A SPECIAL Stephanie and Scotty Lewallen, queen, will be leading a class on placed in local cemeteries. War citizen soldier monuments,
Volunteer Equine Advocates, Tateka and Matthew Craig, Gary couponing Monday, 6:15 p.m., in Within a couple of years after estimates there are some 2,500
Horse Haven and Safe Harbor ... Waters, Wayne Ashley, Craig Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender across the Northern states, with
DAY FOR the main dining room of Life Care
Equine and Livestock Sanctuary Waters and Kenny Adams; great- at Appomattox, Virginia, more the Silent Sentinel version
Center of Cleveland.
are nursing the horses back to grandchildren: Tyson Chambers, elaborate monuments were believed to account for as many
She will be sharing how to get c
health and will find them new Peyton Chambers, Lauren being commissioned from sculp- as half of them. Estimates of
Waters, Briley Waters, Jaley oupons, how to use them and
homes. April Terrell, Van Deacon, Lee tors. By 1867, monuments fea- Confederate monuments range
Waters, Landon Craig and Jace how to establish a stockpile.
The Humane Society of the U.S. Rickards, Angie Beaty, Deanna turing sculpted or cast metal between 500 and 1,000, includ-
Adams; brother, Bo Waters and The cost will be $3 for those
has donated $16,000 for the care Goins and Will Thomason, who soldier statues were dedicated in ing hundreds of the rebel version
wife, Betty; and sister-in-law, over 50 and $5 for general admis-
of the horses. are celebrating birthdays today. Bessie Waters. sion. cemeteries in Cincinnati and of the solitary soldier.
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The Family of
John Craigmiles
Would like to thank
everyone for their prayers,
flowers, food and support.
We also would like to
thank those who spent
time preparing and serving
food and singing his
favorite songs. Thank you to Rev. Edward Robinson Sr.
of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for sharing
wonderful memories of our loved one.
Your kindness was much appreciated.
Craigmiles/Whaley Families
Sibyl Flannery
Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! It’s time to prepare your little ones for kindergarten and the start of their edu-
Sibyl Whitehead Flannery, 76, of
Colorado Springs, Colo., went to cation, molding of their intellect and expanding their knowledge. Cleveland Schools held early kinder-
be with her Lord and Savior on garten registration this week. Parents still needing to register their child, or children, can call the elemen-
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, after a tary school in your district and schedule an appointment to register. Stuart Principal Randy Stephens,
courageous year-long battle with
right, and kindergarten teacher Brandi Beard, left, talk to Bella Hawkins and Cameron about their pre-
cancer.
school experiences as they prepare for next year. Bella’s parents are Lyndsey and Caleb Hawkins, and
She died peacefully at her home
embraced in the love and warmth Cameron’s parents are Jessica and Donald Ramsey. 22 Northside Lane • Crossville, TN 38557
of her family. www.mtnfarm.com • [phone]
Sibyl was born on Sept. 29,
1938, in Asheboro, N.C., and grew We Are A Full Line Authorized Case IH,
up in Ramseur, N.C. She received Open enrollment at Lake Forest
her bachelor of science degree Cub Cadet, New Holland, Mahindra Kuhn,
from Lee University in Cleveland in Woods & Rhino Farm Equipment Dealer
1972 and her master’s degree
Middle School begins on April 27
from the University of Tennessee
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at Chattanooga in 1975.
She taught in the Bradley County
school system for 35 years. We also offer direct shipping of parts and
Although she never fulfilled her Beginning April 27, Lake cations will be May 15. a campus tour may schedule an equipment for all your needs.
personal dream of becoming a Forest Middle School will be Please bring your child’s most appointment through the office
physician, as a biology teacher she Contact Us Today!
accepting registration informa- recent report card, attendance, at 478-8821. “We look forward
influenced thousands of students
tion and Open Enrollment/Out and immunization records. to meeting you,” a spokesman
over the years, many of whom
of Zone applications for the All students zoned for Lake said.
went on to become successful
2015-16 school year, for stu- Forest will attend fifth-grade Lake Forest offers numerous
doctors, nurses and other medical
professionals. dents who are currently attend- orientation on May 6 and will academic and extracurricular Knowing the
In 1972 and 1973 she received ing an out of zone elementary complete the registration options, an award-winning
the Outstanding Elementary school. process through their elemen- musical program, and a full-
Teachers of the America Award The deadline for Open tary schools. slate of competitive sports activ- time, meeting
and the Bradley County Teacher of Enrollment/Out of Zone appli- Any other family interested in ities.
the Year Award.
Her love of helping others led her
to become a CPR instructor in Music, crafts and food featured the need.
Cleveland, where she lived for 35
years.
The American Heart Association
at Polk County Ramp Festival (cid:39)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:3)
recognized her dedication and
named her Tennessee Volunteer of
$449
the Year in 1979. She worked in
the emergency room of two local
hospitals in Cleveland and Attendees for the 57th annual out the day starting at 1:30 p.m. Courthouse at 8 a.m. Wednesday
volunteered in local nursing homes. Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival Parking and entertainment are or at the Ducktown Hardee’s at 9
She received training as an EMT will be thoroughly entertained. free. a.m. In case of rain the dig will be
and became one of the first female Musical entertainment will start The traditional ramp meal will moved to Thursday. The digging
EMTs in the Cleveland-Bradley
with the Ramp Tramp “Bluegrass be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. of the ramps includes a strenuous
County area. She also worked for Grissom
and Beans” kick off party on for $8 for adults and $4 children hike up in the mountains. You
eight years as a deputy sheriff for
Friday at 7 p.m. under 12. Plenty of homemade will need a SUV or truck for trans-
the Bradley County Sheriff’s
“New Day” and “County Line” cakes and pies will be served to portation. Lunch is provided to
Department.
Throughout her life she belonged will be on stage as a meal of white top of the meal of ramps. the ramp diggers. Serenity
to multiple organizations and beans, fried potatoes and ramps, Local crafters will be showing For more information, on what
received many awards for her corn bread, and raw ramps are off their skills. Crafts scheduled are ramps and a full schedule of
various occupations and activities. served. for display and sale are baby the Festival contact the Polk
Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Remarkably, she accomplished all Door Prizes given away every items, soaps and lotions, candles, County 4-H Office at 338-4503 or
of this while teaching full-time. hour. On Saturday at 10:00 a.m. pillows, baskets, wood working, visit our web site at
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In 2006, she moved from North
the festival gets underway with etc. Booth space still is available. www.ramptrampfestival.com All
Carolina to Colorado Springs,
musical entertainment from Ben A handmade quilt will be given proceeds benefit the Polk County
where she lived the remainder of (cid:39)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:7)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:28)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:79)(cid:88)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:7)(cid:23)(cid:19)(cid:19)(cid:15)(cid:3)
Calihan followed by Playing on the away at 2 p.m. tickets will be on 4-H camping program. (cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:7)(cid:23)(cid:28)
her productive life. In that year, she
Planet, who will take the stage at sale all day.
married Darrell L Flannery. Sibyl
and Darrell were happily married 11 a.m. Following the noon pro- To be a part of the annual
nine years. They were totally gram is Royal Priesthood at 12:30 Digging of the Ramps, Volunteers
devoted to one another and were and The Liberty Boys will finish are ask to meet at the Polk County
completely inseparable.
She was a devoted mother,
grandmother, wife and friend. An Blood Assurance has
exceptionally kind and thoughtful
person, she genuinely cared for
increased need of O blood
and loved all her family and friends
and was loved by everyone who
knew her.
She was preceded in death by Special to the Banner blood, please call (423) 756-
her son, James “Jimi” R. Flowers 0966. For more information on
Nonprofit regional blood cen-
of Colorado Springs; and by her Blood Assurance, donating blood
parents: Charles Raymond ter, Blood Assurance, is in critical or hosting a blood drive, please
Whitehead and Dorothy Allen need of O blood, with an visit www.bloodassurance.org.
Whitehead of Ramseur, N.C. increased demand of 30 percent Blood Assurance is a nonprof-
She leaves behind her loving from area patients affected by
it, full-service regional blood cen-
husband, Darrell L. Flannery of unexpected, traumatic situa-
ter serving 51 counties and more
Colorado Springs; her son, Charles tions. than 75 health care facilities in
E. Flowers III of Asheville, N.C.; her
granddaughters: Katherine A. The organization is asking the Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama,
Flowers and Sarah D. Flowers of community to please consider North Carolina and Virginia.
Chapel Hill, N.C.; her daughter-in- taking 30 minutes out of their More than 540 volunteer blood
law, Melanie “Sue” Flowers, and day to make a life-saving dona- donors are needed every day in
grandchildren: Samuel J. Flowers tion that will save three lives. order to adequately supply these
and Lauren A. Flowers of Colorado Blood Assurance thanks all hospitals.
Springs; her brother, Charles donors who help meet the needs Founded in 1972 as a joint
“Mickey” Whitehead of Asheboro, of our local hospitals. effort of the Chattanooga-
N.C.; her niece, Cheryl Hollady of To be eligible to donate blood, Hamilton County Medical
Lusby, Md.; and nephew, Michael
you must be at least 17 years old Society, the Chattanooga Area
Whitehead of Asheboro, N.C.
(16 years old with parental con- Hospital Council and the
A memorial service was held at
the Swan Law Funeral Home in sent), weigh 110 pounds or more, Chattanooga Jaycees, the mis-
Colorado Springs on Tuesday, April and be in good health. sion of Blood Assurance is to pro-
14, 2015. Donors are asked to drink vide a safe and adequate supply
The family requests that in lieu of plenty of fluids — avoiding caf- of blood and blood components to
flowers donations may be made to feine — and eat a meal that is every area patient in need.
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative rich in iron prior to donating. Blood Assurance is headquar-
Care.
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Ringstaff announces ‘new paths’
for city school leaderships posts
By LARRY C. BOWERS Cleveland High School, vacating greater expectations also enter
Banner Staff Writer the instructional facilitator posi- with them,” he said.
tion at Stuart Elementary School. “I have the utmost respect for
Cleveland Director of Schools — Alicia Kahrs will be the our leadership team. We have vet-
Dr. Martin Ringstaff has instructional facilitator at Stuart ted these moves extensively.
announced a number of changes Elementary School during the “We have looked at timing and
in leadership and plans for addi- next school year. making sure leadership styles fit
tional changes and/or new hires. The director of schools said he into current cultures guide deci-
“Walt Disney once said ‘Around is impressed by this list of leaders, sions,” he added. “We had 12
here, we don’t look backward very and believes the system is setting interviews for the Mayfield
long. We move forward, opening up for its best year ever. Elementary assistant principal
new doors and doing new things He added tthe Stuart position.”
because we’re curious, and Elementary principal position will Dr. Ringstaff said outgoing prin-
curiosity keeps leading us down be posted soon. cipal Kelly Kiser shared with him
new paths,’” Ringstaff said. “We will meet with the faculty that it was the most impressive
This past week, Cleveland and staff at Stuart to discuss the group (all 12) that he has had the
Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE Schools announced a few new process and procedures for hiring privilege to interview as principal.
JROTCof Bradley Central High School presented the colors as USMC veteran Fighter Pilot Captain paths for leadership within its a new principal. We will also seek “We have an impressive group
Tom Wickes sang the National Anthem during the Lee Flames Baseball Military Appreciation Day event school system. their advice on their beliefs and of aspiring administrators ready
Saturday. “We have a very good school culture,” he said. to take the helm of whatever is
system,” said the director of Dr. Ringstaff said change can asked of them,” Ringstaff said.
schools. “We set high standards be challenging, but exhilarating. “We strive for ‘Every Child, Every
for ourselves. We believe we can “When new people arrive in Day,’ and I am very excited about
always get better. We target the buildings or positions, new and where we are going.”
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that Torres is vacating.
— Randall Stephens leaves
Stuart Elementary School to take
over the Mayfield Elementary
School principal position that
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From interviews this past week,
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School will be Bob Pritchard, cur-
rently instructional facilitator at
Cleveland High School.
Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE
BILL NORWOOD, Korean War veteran and former POW, threw out one of the first pitches of the game — Karen Hall will take over as
for Military Appreciation Day at Lee University’s Olympic Field Saturday instructional facilitator at
Heritage Center receives $50,000 community grant
First United Methodist Church
Special to the Banner additional exhibit space will Others participating in the For more information on
allow expansion of the exhibits event included Jeff Lewis, a field USDA Rural Development pro- 3425 N. Ocoee St.
USDA Rural Development
to include artifacts. representative for Sen. Lamar grams available in Southeast
State Director Bobby Goode this Sunday, April 19 at 6:00pm
The Heritage Center is located Alexander, and Claire McVay, a Tennessee contact the
week announced funding to
across Highway 11E from field representative for Sen. Bob Chattanooga Area Office at
support the renovation and Keeping our heritage of Hymns and Gospel songs alive.
Charleston Elementary School. Corker. 423.756.2239, or 800-342-
expansion of the Charleston-
It is used for Charleston USDA Rural Development is 3149. You can visit online at
Calhoun-Hiwassee Tennessee
Commission meetings. moving investments to rural www.rd.usda.gov/TN.
Historical Society’s Hiwassee
The Community Facilities America with housing, business
River Heritage Center.
Direct Loan and Grant program and infrastructure loans and
“Honoring and sharing the
provides affordable funding to grants to create jobs and
heritage of this community with
others improves the lives of its develop essential community strengthen rural economies with
residents both economically and facilities in rural areas. An an emphasis to assist areas of It’s Time Get Your
culturally and provides an essential community facility is persistent poverty. Tickets and
important historical account defined as a facility that pro- Since 2009, the agency has for Join us to
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the space of the existing build- does not include private, com- than $5.4 Billion through
ing by adding an exhibit hall mercial or business undertak- affordable loans, loan guaran-
and 50-seat classroom. The ings. tees and grants.
Our Downtown has a great and
diverse collection of eateries
and Downtown Dine Around is an
ideal opportunity to check them all is Coming! April 30,
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5-8 PM
samples at each participating loca-
tion. Plus there will be live enter- One Night. Ten Restaurants.
tainment, free carriage rides and Three Hours. All for Only $20.*
specials from many of the retail
shops throughout downtown. Restaurants Include:
This event has sold out in the
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• Café Ro,ma • Mash & Hops
It all happens Thursday, April 30,
• Catch Bar & Grill • Mexi-Wings
from 5 - 8 PM. Advance tickets are only $20.
• CBC - Cleveland • Side Street Cafe
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• Cobblestone Grille • The Spot
and Café Roma.
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During Boys & Girls Clubs conference
Cyndi
Bobby Greene receives regional honors Fields
says:
“What
By LARRY C. BOWERS affiliates from across the nation. Tennessee Alliance Board from Committee and Program
Banner Staff Writer A number of Cleveland 2009 to 2014, and was the orga- Committee. do you
Chapter alumni were in atten- nization’s secretary from 1998 to He has been instrumental on
Cleveland’s Bobby Greene was dance. 2006. He served as president in the board, attending 90 percent of
recently selected as the “Bobby Greene is a past presi- 2007-08. its meetings. mean
“Southeast Region Board dent and has truly been a friend One of his lifetime goals has Attending the conference with
Member of the Year” at the Boys and a comrade,” said Charlie been to follow in the footsteps of the award recipient was his wife,
I’m
& Girls Clubs’ Leadership Sutton, executive director of the an uncle, Morris Greene, who Pam, sons Kyle and Brad, and
Conference in Atlanta. Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland. was probably the catalyst of the daughter-in-law Amber.
Greene, a 35-year member of “He loves all the youth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland. Other notables at the confer- 40!!”
the Cleveland organization, club,” Sutton continued. Greene has been a liaison to ence included Todd Ferrell, presi-
received the award in the pres- Greene served the local Boys & the Area Council, and served on dent of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
ence of his family, other Girls Clubs as the Board’s devel- the executive committee, Board Cleveland; National Youth of the
Cleveland officials and officers opment chair from 2012 until Development Committee, Year Maryah Sullivan; Boys &
from other Boys & Girls Clubs 2014. He served on the Resource Development/Finance Girls Clubs President Jim Clark;
Vice President of the Southeast
Region Duane Hinshaw; and
Contributed photo
CLEVELAND’S Cleveland alumni Clyde McGuire
and Ronnie Jenkins, both direc-
BOBBY GREENE,
tors of development. Sutton also
right, is the 2015
made the trip.
Boys & Girls Clubs’
In the nomination application,
Southeast Region
it was pointed out that Greene
Board Member of the has been extremely active in com-
Year. With Greene munity relations for the local
are Southeast clubs.
Region Vice He has served during
President Duane Christmas parades, Halloween
Hinshaw, left, and Block parties and Boys & Girls
Clubs events. Being an M&M
National Youth of the
Mars associate, he has assured
Year Maryah Alternative Heat
that the candy company’s charac-
Sullivan, center.
ters attend local events and pass Solutions
out candy. He has become affec-
tionately known as “The Candy Etowah, TN
Man.”
423-744-4547
Greene has worked closely with
Boys & Girls Clubs alumni in the
community, especially with Terry
Gallaher, director of Bradley
County’s Juvenile Division, and
Juvenile Judge Daniel Swafford.
He has served as a strong advo-
cate for the local clubs and their Rick’s Barber
youth.
Greene has worked hard at the
local level to ensure each child
& Style Shop
has a world-class experience. He
has assisted in sending two
Cleveland youth to the national
Youth of the Year competition in 3102 N. Ocoee St. 728-5009
Washington, D.C.
He also works to see that local NOW RETURNING TO
Boys & Girls Clubs members are
able to attend a college of their FULL DAY SHOP SCHEDULE
choice.
Tues.-Fri. 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:15 am - 2 pm
Green Mountain
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Rick wants to thank all his loyal
Contributed photo
CLEVELAND’S Bobby Greene was recently selected as the Board Member of the Year for the Pest Control customers for their consideration
Southeast Region of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. At the presentation in Atlanta were, from left,
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& support during the past few
Southeast Region Vice President Duane Hinshaw, National Youth of the Year Maryah Sullivan, and
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Greene. To Greene’s left side are his wife, Pam, sons Kyle and Brad, and daughter-in-law Amber. months of shortened shop hours.
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“As the National Main Street Four Point Approach to commer-
MainStreet Cleveland has been
Center celebrates its 35th cial district revitalization.
designated once again as an
anniversary, it is also important Evaluation criteria determines
accredited National Main Street
to celebrate the achievements of the communities that are build-
Program for meeting the com-
the local Main Street programs ing comprehensive and sustain-
mercial district revitalization per-
across the country, some of able revitalization efforts and
formance standards set by the
whom have been around since include standards such as fos-
National Main Street Center, a
the beginning. tering strong public/private part-
subsidiary of the National Trust
“These local programs work nerships, securing an operating
for Historic Preservation.
hard every day to make their budget, tracking programmatic
Each year, the National Main
communities great places to progress and actively preserving
Street Center and its partners
work, live, play and visit while historic buildings.
announce the list of accredited
still preserving their historic In May MainStreet Cleveland
Main Street programs, in recog-
character,” she said. celebrates its 25th year as accred-
nition of their exemplary commit-
The organization’s perform- ited National Main Street and
ment to historic preservation and
ance is annually evaluated by the State Main Street community.
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Christian Classics Choir of rehearsal each Tuesday from 5 to devotional at Garden Plaza, 3500 423-338-4438
Cleveland makes its debut 7 p.m. at the Pentecostal Keith St.
appearance at First United Theological Seminary Chapel. ———
Methodist Church on North ——— Mount Paran Missionary
Ocoee Street in the Red-Back Kay McDaniel will be the Baptist Church, 1319 Moss Drive
Hymnal Sing starting at 6 speaker Tuesday, 7 a.m., for the in Chattanooga, will have its
tonight. The choir meets for His Hands Extended Ministries’ 2015 Spring Revival — Spiritual
and Social Transformation April
Sunday through Wednesday, 7
I S B
EE BY THE ANNER nightly. Speakers will include
Steve Caudle, William Terry Ladd J. ALFRED ROWTON, DDS
III, Wayne L. Johnson and Randy
Jacks.

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The Bradley County church to go to the Philippines on Heart Strings will sing at Four HOURS:
Democratic Party will meet May 2 through May 7.
Point Baptist Church at 6
8:30-12:00 2:00-5:00 TUES, THURS, FRI
Monday at 7 p.m. at the ———
tonight.
Cleveland/Bradley Public Library The Bradley County ——— 6151 HIGHWAY 411, BENTON, TN 37307
in the community room. The pur- Democratic Women’s will meet
Abundant Life Church will
pose is reviewing the new Monday at 6 p.m. at the
have a special singing at 6
bylaws, discussion of and mak- Cleveland Bradley Public Library
tonight with Scott Nelson and
ing plans for the future activities community room for elections of
family singing.
and plans for improving the new officers.
methods of communicatons. ———
423-338-4438
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Toddler has no kidneys;
family hopes for transplant
JACKSON (AP) — Josh and she said. “Aubrey will get it, and ins typically removed by kidneys.
Janna Ferrell said they could not she’ll be sick for three weeks.” Janna said the dialysis makes
imagine what raising a child with In January, Aubrey had to Aubrey very tired.
health problems would be like. have her second kidney removed. “Aubrey doesn’t know how to
They watched “Teen Mom” She now has a dialysis catheter walk,” Janna said. “She’ll be two
together at their home in Milan in her abdomen and has to go in May, and she can’t walk. She
and wondered how difficult it through dialysis every night. can’t crawl. She doesn’t eat ...
must be. In May 2012, they got Aubrey needs a kidney trans- She’s just not able to do the typ-
firsthand experience when their plant for her body to work nor- ical things that she should do.”
second daughter, Aubrey, was mally. Janna said it is sad to see
born with a kidney disease. “I was going to give her my kid- other kids do things that Aubrey
Janna said the first signs there ney,” Janna said. cannot do. She said Aubrey goes
might be an issue with Aubrey’s She said she went through the to physical therapy, occupational
kidneys came before she was tests, but both of her kidneys therapy and speech therapy
even born. She said the doctors have two arteries, which would every week.
did tests and found potential create a clotting risk in a baby. “She’s getting there,” Janna
problems. “It would be fine for an adult, said.
“They told us that it was possi- but not for her,” she said. Aubrey has another kidney
ble that she may have something Janna said Aubrey is too small donor lined up who is going
wrong with her kidneys, that she to go through regular hemodialy- through testing now. Josh and
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STAFF MEMBERS of the 10th District Children’s Advocacy Center are shown with this year’s might have a kidney disease, and sis like an adult kidney patient Janna said they are hopeful that
pinwheel garden. The 253 pinwheels mark the 253 children the staff worked with last year. Staff we’d have to wait until she was would. Instead, for 12 hours the donor will be cleared, and
born and do an ultrasound,” each night, a solution flows into Aubrey can get a transplant in
members include, from left, intern Brandy Watson, intern Elizabeth Whitwell, Executive Director
Janna said. her abdomen and soaks up tox- the next few weeks.
Teresa Grant, intern Sofi Jarquin, and family advocate Kristen Bowers.
She said Aubrey was born
early at 34 weeks and weighed
three pounds, 11 ounces. She
was kept in the hospital for a few
weeks, and the ultrasound was
done.
“They told us everything was
normal,” Janna said. “We went
on with our lives thinking, we
made it through without any Loans
trouble.”
Janna said over the next few
$200-$1,000
weeks, Aubrey stopped growing
and gaining weight. Josh said he
could tell something was off with First Loan Free*
her development.
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SEVERAL CASE WORKERS for the 10th District Children’s Advocacy Center are shown drome, a rare kidney disease.
“Le Bonheur had not seen her
above. They include, from left, Angel Berrios, a therapist; Lesley Brackett, a therapist; Krista
disease in twenty-something
Oswalt, an assistant district attorney; Detective Andy Wattenbarger of the Cleveland police
years,” Josh said. “That’s scary
Department; Executive Director Teresa Grant; and detective Kevin White of the Bradley County
when the best children’s hospital
Sheriff’s Office. On the front row, from left, are Juquita Constant of the Tennessee Department of
around doesn’t know what to do.”
Children’s Services; detective Daniel Gibbs of the Cleveland Police Department; and DeAnna Janna said Aubrey had begun
Brooks, Brittany Olenick and Jillian Shaw, all from the DCS. to swell and have difficulty
breathing from fluid buildup in
HOPE Center to hold candlelight
her body. Because of her disease,
she was losing protein, and it
was affecting her thyroid,
vigil Monday at the Courthouse immune system and growth.
“Her kidney was filtering all of
the good stuff as well,” Josh said.
The doctors determined that
By LARRY C. BOWERS Executive Park, above the Children’s Services staff. Aubrey needed to have a kidney
Banner Staff Writer Mountain View Inn. The week of April 20 is removed. They did the surgery
There are 253 pinwheels in National Crime Victims Rights
and put in a feeding tube and a
The 10th Judicial District’s the garden, one for each of the Week, and the Advocacy
central line for IV access. Six
Children’s Advocacy Center (or children the agency worked Center is having a candlelight
weeks later, the Ferrells went
HOPE Center) will be involved with in 2014. vigil at the Bradley County
home.
in a number of activities dur- The Children’s Advocacy Courthouse.
Josh said his insurance would
ing the final half of the April, Center works with local law The event will begin at 6
not pay for transplants outside
which is National Child Abuse enforcement agencies, the p.m. on April 20 in partnership
seven specific hospitals in the
Prevention Month. Tennessee Department of with the Family Violence
country. After some research,
The four staff members of Children’s Services and the Program and the District
they decided to take Aubrey to
the HOPE Center (Health, District Attorney’s Office in the Attorney’s office.
Boston Children’s Hospital in
Opportunity, Protection and 10th Judicial District. Tenth District DA Stephen
Massachusetts.
Encouragement), work with “We’re a multidevelopmental Crump will be the speaker,
“If we’re going to have to go
children who have been sexu- team,” said Kristen Bowers, and T-shirts will be provided
somewhere, we decided to go to
ally and/or severely physically the family advocate at the by the Victims of Family
the best place in the United
abused, or who are witnesses Children’s Advocacy Center. Violence’s Clothesline Project.
States,” Josh said.
to a violent crime. The center has four staff On Saturday, April 25, the
The family moves back and
One of the staff’s projects members in Cleveland and Advocacy Center will join in
forth from Boston whenever
again this year is the estab- Athens, with its cases referred the “Healthy Kids Day” pro-
Aubrey needs specific care.
lishment of a pinwheel garden by area law enforcement agen- gram at the Cleveland Family
Josh said caring for Aubrey
outside the center’s offices in cies and/or the Tennessee YMCA.
takes up almost all of Janna’s
time. She had to quit her job as a
nurse to care for her. He said
because of all the things that
17 prosecutors say law helping
have to be done for Aubrey, they
cannot hire a babysitter or send
her to daycare.
deter drug-dependent births Janna said Aubrey’s immune
system is compromised because
of her disease, and she has been
hospitalized for pneumonia,
NASHVILLE (AP) — A majority Tennessean reported. from cases where there was a dehydration and other sickness-
of Tennessee prosecutors asked Meanwhile, data shows the significant question in our es.
about a new law that has drawn number of drug-addicted babies minds as to whether or not “You get normal stomach bug,
criticism for allowing assault born in Tennessee is still on the there was the (drug depend- and you have it for 24 hours,”
charges against mothers of increase. ence), or where we didn’t feel
drug-addicted newborns say it In a letter that accompanied like we were going to accom-
is having a positive effect. the survey, Department of plish anything by charging the
According to a statewide sur- Safety Commissioner Bill mother in that set of circum-
vey done by the Tennessee Gibbons said criminal charges stances.”
Department of Safety, more were “used sparingly and selec- Since the law went into effect,
than half of state prosecutors tively” in the six months the law Crump’s office has charged
said they were seeing positive was in effect last year. three women, who were all given
results. The agency released Monroe County District diversion instead of jail time.
results last week showing that Attorney Steven Crump says he American Civil Liberties
17 prosecutors thought the thinks the law is necessary, but Union of Tennessee Executive
threat of jail was deterring more he doesn’t use it often. Director Hedy Weinberg opposes
drug-dependent births, while “We’ve tried to be very sparing the law. She says it doesn’t
seven thought it wasn’t helping in the use of the statute,” he entice women to get treatment;
and six didn’t respond, The said. “We’ve tried to stay away it drives them underground.
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ATIONAL RIEFS
California man guilty of accessory vinced us that burden could not plane had to stay on the ground
be met.” because of lightning and weather
charge in Vanderbilt rape
Prosecutors say Contreras was disruptions at DIA.
NASHVILLE (AP) — A suspected in a string of 31 thefts BMW recalling 91,800 Mini
California man has pleaded from tractor-trailers when an
guilty to a misdemeanor accesso- officer saw him on the porch of a Coopers to fix air bag problem
ry charge in the June 2013 rape home. The officer yelled at him (AP) — BMW is recalling
of a Vanderbilt University stu- “Anthony Stop!” but Contreras 91,800 Mini Coopers to fix a
dent by football players. went inside. Contreras then defect that may prevent the air
Miles Finley was friends with emerged from the back door, bag on the front passenger side
Brandon Vandenburg, who was where Ramsey and another offi- of the cars from deploying in a
convicted in January of multiple cer were stationed. Ramsey said crash.
counts of aggravated rape. he ordered Contreras to show his The problem affects the 2005
Finley testified at trial that hands. to 2008 models of the Mini
Vandenburg sent him text mes- According to a summary of Cooper and Cooper S. BMW says
sages and videos of the assault Baker’s findings, Ramsey said he the air bag may not work proper-
as it was happening. The 21- fired on Contreras because ly because of a flam that might
year-old said Vandenburg later Contreras’ right arm dipped and prevent the vehicles’ mat detec-
came to California and confiscat- he thought he was reaching for a tion system from sensing a pas-
ed his cell phone. gun. Ramsey’s shot struck the senger sitting in the front seat. Cleveland’s lifestyle
Finley originally was changed left side of Contreras’ face, seri- BMW told the National
with evidence tampering. ously injuring his jaw, teeth and Highway Traffic Safety
Defense attorney Bernie tongue. Administration that it has been
McEvoy said Finley pleaded notified of one minor injury
Teen girl to stay in adult jail
guilty on Friday to attempted linked to the defect. neighborhood is a
accessory after the fact. until trial in mom’s murder To repair the problem, BMW
Appearing via Internet video from ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A will replace the detection mat in
Palm Desert, Finley was sen- judge has ruled that an eighth- the affected models for free. The
tenced to 11 months and 29 days grade girl accused of conspiring recall will begin May 1.
unsupervised probation. The with her soldier boyfriend by text Vehicle owners can get further great place to
charge can be expunged if he message to have her mother information at 1-888-327-4236
stays out of trouble during that killed will remain in adult jail or http://www.safercar.gov .
time. while awaiting trial. Caged puppies on car roof
Lehigh County Judge Maria
Man who went on 9-day killing
trigger dozens of 911 calls
Dantos on Friday denied a
spree in 1977 denied parole defense petition to return 14- AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Police Live. Work. Shop. Dine.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A year-old Jamie Silvonek to the finally caught up with a minivan
convicted California serial killer juvenile facility where she was carrying four caged puppies on
who went on a nine-day rampage initially sent after the body of 54- its roof after dozens of calls
that claimed the lives of four peo- year-old Cheryl Silvonek was dis- poured in to 911 centers in
ple has been denied parole and covered last month, according to northeast Ohio.
cannot reapply for seven years. both the prosecutor and defense Akron police say the driver
Brett Matthew Paul Thomas, attorney. didn’t realize he did anything
now 56, and his friend, Mark District Attorney Jim Martin wrong by leaving the mixed-
Titch, were convicted in 1977 had opposed the petition on breed puppies on the roof. He
after committing the murders behalf of the teenager, who is said Friday he was transporting
during robbery or burglary charged as an adult with homi- them for his father, who couldn’t
attempts in Orange County. cide and criminal conspiracy. keep them. He was taking the 3-
Thomas, who was 18 at the Her boyfriend, Caleb Barnes, 20, month-old puppies to his wife’s
time, and Titch, who was 17, who is from El Paso, Texas, but family in Pennsylvania, some 300
were both sentenced to life with was stationed at Fort Meade, miles away.
the possibility of parole. Titch Maryland, is charged with homi- He, his wife and their four chil-
died behind bars last year. cide. dren were inside the minivan.
The two were neighbors at a Cheryl Silvonek’s body was The Mennonite family from Nova,
Stanton apartment complex that found with stab wounds in a Ohio, turned over the dogs to
the police had dubbed “The Zoo” shallow grave about 50 miles police, who said they would be
because of the criminal activity northwest of Philadelphia, and given to the Humane Society of
there, City News Service report- her vehicle partially submerged Greater Akron. Spring Creek Commons features over 44
ed. in a pond a few miles from the The Akron Beacon Journal
Their first victim was Laura family home. reports police didn’t charge the
Stoughton, 20, who interrupted Authorities said Barnes and man, but educated him on prop- parcels. To date, 18 beau(cid:2)ful homes
the pair on Jan. 21, 1977, as the teenager met in October, er transportation of animals. The
they were breaking into her when she was 13, but she told puppies appeared shaken, but
home. him she was 17. The teen’s moth- fine otherwise. ranging from 1600 to over 4000 sq. (cid:3). ,
They abducted her and drove er found out about their relation- Police: Man shot, killed
to an abandoned field, where ship in early March and ordered
by Chicago officer
Titch shot her at close range with them to end it. A day later, the are located in the Residen(cid:2)al Commons.
a stolen .22-caliber rifle. teen told Barnes in a text, “I want CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago
Three days later, the two killed her gone,” police said. police have shot and killed a man
Ephraim Jacob Christian, 35, Defense attorney John in the city’s South Shore neigh-
during a botched robbery at Waldron, however, maintains borhood after officers said he Rose Hill features lots for smaller,
Rockview Dairy. that the teenager must have been pointed a gun at them.
Five days after that, Thomas under “some type of duress or The Chicago Police
and Titch followed the owner of a coercion,” citing the age differ- Department Office of News co(cid:4)age type homes, geared to one level
billiards hall to his home with a ence. He also said she wept and Affairs said in a statement early
plan to rob him. told him how much she missed Saturday that officers heard
They gunned down Aubrey her mother and that she feared shots fired at about 10:10 p.m. living.
Duncan at his home, and then for her life and that of her father. Friday and saw a van driving
shot his 18-year-old daughter, County officials say Jamie away. A male passenger jumped
Denise, in the heart after her Silvonek in the women’s housing out of the van and began run-
Spring Creek Cove is the newest addi(cid:2)on
mother opened the door to find unit, away from older inmates. ning.
out what was going on. Deputy Chief Dana Alexander
Duncan’s wife and two other Florida gyrocopter pilot driving told WLS-TV the man, whose with larger, wooded lots, offering spa-
daughters survived, as did an identity and age were not
11-year-old daughter who was at home to await next hearing released, pointed a gun at the
a neighbor’s house. RUSKIN, Fla. (AP) — A mail officers and was told to drop it.
carrier is driving back to Florida She said one officer fired two cious plats for larger homes.
Fla. Panhandle police: Man with
to await his next hearing for fly- shots.
gun fatally shot by officers ing his gyrocopter onto the U.S. The news release said a
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Capitol lawn. weapon was recovered at the
Authorities in Florida’s Doug Hughes was charged scene and no officers were
Panhandle say a man has died with operating an unregistered injured.
after being shot by a police offi- aircraft and violating national The shooting is under investi-
cer. airspace after landing his gyro- gation. The Independent Police
Panama City Police say officers copter near Congress on Review Authority could not be
responded early Saturday to a Wednesday. reached Saturday morning.
report of a man carrying “a long The 61-year-old told the
Attorneys seek dismissal of
gun.” Police tell The News Herald Tampa Bay Times on Friday that
charges in Islamic State case
that after the officers repeatedly he was driving back to his Tampa
ordered the man to put down his Bay-area home. Hughes said he CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for
gun, “the suspect engaged offi- needs to arrive in Ruskin before a Chicago-area man charged
cers and they returned fire.” Monday, when his house arrest with trying to join the Islamic
Police say the man was shot begins. State group in Syria are seeking
and taken to a hospital, where he He will wear an electronic the dismissal of the charges. For residen(cid:2)al living informa(cid:2)on, call Jim Sharp
was pronounced dead. The sus- monitoring ankle bracelet until a Lawyers for 19-year-old
pect’s name has not been May 8 court hearing in Mohammed Hamzah Khan also
released. Washington, D.C. filed a motion Friday in U.S. Developments at 423. 479.5237
A message left by The Hughes flew his gyrocopter District Court in Chicago seeking
Associated Press for a police onto the Capitol lawn to call to suppress statements he made
spokesman was not immediately attention to his belief that cam- to law enforcement.
returned. The News Herald paign finance laws are too week. In seeking to dismiss the Retail/Commercial /Business Park
reports that the Florida His wife told The Associated charges, Khan’s attorneys con-
Department of Law Enforcement Press on Friday that Hughes was tend the desire he expressed to
is investigating. a patriot. “emigrate” to an “Islamic state” Parcels Available.
Charges dismissed against Travelers diverted from Denver was just an expression of his reli-
gious freedom. They say a letter
Missouri officer in shooting get stuck on plane for hours
to his parents is evidence of his
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. intent to emigrate, not to supply Build Your Business in Spring Creek.
Prosecutors have dismissed (AP) — At least eight planes were material support to the group.
charges against a Missouri police diverted from Denver to Colorado Khan’s lawyers also say his
officer who was indicted in the Springs on Friday because of statements to investigators were Call Bender Realty for details.
nonfatal shooting of a man dur- weather, and some passengers made prior to his receiving a
ing an arrest last summer, saying were left sitting on the tarmac for Miranda warning. They say his
they wouldn’t have been able to hours. post-Miranda statements should
get a conviction. One of those flights, from be suppressed because they
The Jackson County prosecu- Kansas City, Missouri, kept pas- resulted from the previous state-
tor’s office said late Friday that it sengers on the plane for more ments.
dropped the case against 31- than six hours.
Prosecutors in Md. charge man in
year-old Jacob Ramsey, who was Passengers on Flight 4934,
indicted in February on charges operated by Republic Airlines, Census Bureau guard’s death
of first-degree assault and armed asked to be let off the plane, but (AP) — A man accused of
criminal action in the June 24 were kept on the tarmac. They killing a U.S. Census Bureau
shooting of 37-year-old Anthony were later taken by bus to guard during a crime spree in
Contreras. Denver International Airport. and around the Washington,
“Like all prosecutors, we have According to KOAA-TV, offi- D.C., area has been charged with
a duty to be convinced that evi- cials at the Colorado Springs murder and other federal offens-
dence supports a defendant’s Airport say they aren’t sure why es, prosecutors said. Spring Creek. 25th St/APD 40. [phone]
guilt beyond a reasonable the airline didn’t dock the planes Ronald Anderson was charged
doubt,” Jackson County at the gate to let the passengers in a criminal complaint on Friday
Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker off. It would have cost the airline in the April 9 abduction, chase Www.springcreekinfo.com
said in the news release. “Our $73. and gunfire that killed Lawrence
subsequent investigation con- Republic Airlines says the Buckner.
8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, April 19, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com
Downtown business opportunities explored by Council
By JOYANNA LOVE A downtown hotel had been mentioned in previous said. be coming to the site.
Banner Senior Staff Writer meetings as the CityCouncil discussedthe possibility The Old Woolen Mill was cited as a local example Berry said the site does have some potential for
of converting The Summit into a hotel. The building, of a building owner driving redevelopment of an smaller “local, entrepreneurial” industries. Estes
Exploring options for new business in the down- which was once the Cherokee Hotel, is one of several abandoned site. Berry said effective partnerships are commented this kind of industry was a good fit with
town area is getting discussion by the Cleveland City historic downtown buildings. key to success of redevelopment in downtown and the location’s proximity to downtown.
Council. The company could also conduct an economic surrounding areas. “The reality is we have 850 acres of potential
During a recentbudget planning work session, the impact study to outline how such a facility would Councilman Bill Estes said redevelopment of the impact area when you look at the adjoining neigh-
Cleveland City Council discussed having a down- impact the downtown area, if the second phase of the downtown area had the potential to give the city a borhoods,” Berry said. “We have a lot of environmen-
town hotel/convention center market feasibility study was approved. “better return on investment” than even the Spring tal assesments that have to occur in non-Whirlpool
study conducted. Berry said there are options the City Council can Branch Industrial park. areas.”
“This essentially would be a third-party review to consider when deciding how to move forward. He “As we finish off this project (Spring Branch A 10- to 20-year plan would need to be drafted to
tell us if there is a market for this type of facility,” emphasized the importance of keeping the downtown Industrial Park) and we need to finish this project off, fully make use of the Whirlpool site and surrounding
Doug Berry, Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of area successful. we need to turn our attention and efforts to the rede- areas, Berry said. Preliminary discussions have
Commerce vice president for economic development, “We are not achieveing full revenue earnings velopment,” Estes said. begun.
said. potential that we could on some of our existing Berry said Whirlpool is willing to partner in the “Every city I have been in all through this past
City staff included $20,000 from the sales tax assets that are already in the city. I think that is the future of the site. month it is all about this kind redevelopment,” Estes
budget to fund the study in the 2015-2016 budget statement we need about redevelopment,” Berry “I am happy to say that Whirlpool has jumped in said. “It’s not just the right thing to do, but I think
proposal. said. now. Since they have vacated the site, they have ini- the return, the economic impact will be so much
A proposal by Hotel & Leisure Advisors outlines This can be accomplished by working with proper- tiated their own review from the developer, land- greater than just new construction out on the inter-
their research plan. This would include traveling to ty owners of currently empty buildings, he said. scape, architecture standpoint to look at what they state.”
downtown, developing objectives of the facility, Recently, some of these empty spaces have been think they can accomplish on behalf of their partner- He said these efforts in other areas have been driv-
speaking with community shareholders, local hotel turned into apartments. Berry said incentives for ship with the community in redevelopment of those en by private investment, not government funding.
owners and potential customers. redevelopment in the downtown area should also be sites,” Berry said. With recent state laws restricting how cities can
This company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is one considered. He pointed to Benton Harbor, Mich., as a success- annex additional land to grow their boundaries,
that has worked with Whirlpool on projects in the “Incentivize the residential, which ... encourages ful redevelopment of a former Whirlpool site. Mixed Berry said redevelopment will be crucial to future
past. the restaurants to stay open in the evenings,” Berry use, not large manufacturing, is most likely what will growth.
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that were not crucial to the com- to pass this, they should include Management Agency, the Bradley
pletion that could be eliminated a way to make up the difference County EMS as well as Constables
to cut costs. in funding in the bill. Some are Wayne Henry and Steve Anderson.
“As of today they are still concerned that if the bill does “We are not giving up,” Watson
working on the final figures, so not pass, FedEx will move its said at the end of a long day. “We
we are not going to be able to Memphis operations to an out of will keep trying — hoping to find a
make a recommendation,” state location. Fidler said he did lead that will help this man home
Patten said. “What we hope to do not think that would happen. to his family.”
is have that worked out in the Rymer said if the bill passed, The sheriff asked that anyone
next week or two.” it would have a long-term nega- with any information that could
State funding has been tive impact on economic devel- help to contact the sheriff’s depart-
approved for the engineering opment, because municipal air- ment at 423-728-7300.
portion of the runway extension ports would not have the neces- Volunteers from “Cleveland 100”
project. The Cleveland Regional sary funding to upgrade airports provided food for the volunteers in
Jetport is requesting $2 million to meet growing demands. the search or the missing man.
for completion of the project. On Friday, the bill was placed Brenda Lawson, president of
Fidler said the state portion of on the Senate Regular Calendar “Cleveland 100,” along with
this project likely would not be for consideration on Tuesday. Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland
funded until the 2016 -2017 fis- The bill will be considered by and his wife, Sandra, took the food
cal year. the House Finance Ways and to the command post Saturday
“Their (Tennessee department Means subcommittee on the afternoon. The food was courtesy
of Transportation Aeronautics same day. of Cooke’s Food Store.
Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES
division) funds for the current The sales tax on aviation fuel PASToR GARy SEARS of Mount Olive Ministries leads searchers in prayer prior to beginning their “Cooke’s has been extremely
fiscal year are not coming in as in Tennessee is 4.5 percent. task of finding Bryan Keith Smith who has been missing for almost two weeks. BCSO Det. Bradon generous to the efforts of
they had projected,” Patten said An anonymous letter sent to ‘Cleveland 100’ and emergency
Edwards (left) and Sheriff Eric Watson join in with the prayers.
The airport also has concerns the city has negatively impacted services,” Rowland said.
about how pending legislation at local revenue from the jetport.
the state level could impact The letter writer took issues
future funding. House Bill1147 with the jetport allowing the
Burglary
and Senate Bill 0982 would set a Sports Car Club of America to
maximum on how much tax one hold events on the tarmac
business would pay on aviation because it was not an aviation
fuel. FedEx currently pays more related event. From Page 1
than 50 percent of the aviation Fidler said the meetings have
fuel taxes collected in the state. been temporarily suspended “They call and report these peo- “We want to hear the concerns cers found a family with a 3- the department.
Board member LeRoy Rymer until Fidler receives a response ple. They call and report crime,” of the community. We want to month-old baby living underneath “They have seen the goals of
and Fidler pointed out this tax is from the Federal Aviation he said. know what we can do better to a bridge,” he said. “They took this department,” he said. “I set
directly linked to something they Administration. Watson said one of the biggest serve the people,” he said. them to a hotel and paid for them some pretty tough goals on day
need to operate, not simply an Fidler said he was writing a burglary rings involving 128 cases The sheriff also gave credit to to stay out of their own pocket one and a lot of sleepless nights
extra tax on the business. response to the letter for consid- in the county was solved with one “the hard work of our officers.” until we could get a church to determining how to distribute the
Patten said this would mean eration by the FAA. He also phone call. “They are hard workers. They help.” work load around the department,
“a tremendous cut” in the state noted there are other airports in “A lady called. She knew a vehi- don’t complain to work or work “They don’t do it for fame and what kind of tools can make the
funding available for aviation the country that allow similar cle in her neighborhood didn’t overtime if needed to solve some- glory. I didn’t know anything officers’ jobs better and have good
projects. events on their property. A belong there,” he said. “It’s one’s burglary or theft. They go about it until I heard it through communication with the public.”
“I’ve talked to some of my contract for the club to hold through that type of relationship the extra mile,” Watson said. the rumor mill. We did congratu- “We can have all the tools, cam-
friends in the Legislature and monthly events at the jetport with the community and building He noted there has been “time late and recognize their efforts in eras and forensic equipment in
they think it is probably going to was approved by the board at a that type of trust these cases are after time” when BCSO officers helping those less fortunate,” he the world. But, 80 percent of our
pass,” Patten said. previous meeting. The contract being solved.” have fed people “out of their own said. crimes are solved through the
The most recent amendment was expected to bring in revenue Watson said it is a reason he pocket.” Watson said the success the public’s help,” Watson said. “Then
to the bill would set the cap just of $19,800 at $1,800 per event. feels the quarterly town hall meet- “There was a situation a few recent numbers show is because it’s up to the officers to put those
over $21.3 million in the next The board approved a $1.2 ings are so important. weeks ago where two of our offi- “everybody has come together” in pieces together. That’s their job.”
fiscal year and $17.7 million the million budget for consideration
following year. by the Cleveland City Council.
Patten said if the bill passes, Continual rain has postponed
Leader
FedEx would pay $12 million flights for the 10 students
less in aviation fuel tax in the enrolled in the FBO’s flight
first year. Patten said the situa- school.
tion should be studied further Consideration of the Cleveland From Page 1
before a bill is voted on. Regional Jetport as an extension
“I think they are being short of the Chattanooga port has almost mirrored each other. than 10 percent of the total There were two specific recom- now interested in the teachers’
sighted in pushing this been reviewed by the New “Proven leader” was tops with respondents saying that qualifi- mendations for director men- input when then teachers were
through,” Patten said. Orleans customs office and has a score of 3.03 from the public cation is “critical.” tioned in the comments. not included in any of the discus-
Board member Steve Wright been passed on to the Memphis and 3.27 from the internal. Both surveys did rank highly Walker Valley High School sion regarding what has recently
said if the Legislature was going office for consideration. “Effective communication” the need for a new director to Principal Danny Coggins and cur- occurred on the board and in our
was second on both with scores have served as a principal. rent Interim Director Scott district,” wrote one internal com-
of 2.83 from the public and 2.47 More than three-fourths of the Humberd were both given high mentator. “The teachers are the
Letter from the internal. total respondents ranked that marks on a few of the comments glue holding the district together,
Both surveys marked the sub- qualification as “critical” or to be elevated to the director’s yet our opinions never seem to
ject of experience as their third “important.” post. matter.”
place selection. Those same rankings were also There were also suggestions the “What I really want to see in a
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Public attitude toward the reflected in the importance of the board should go outside the cur- director or a board of education
need to be skilled in technology director having prior experience rent system. that supports him/her without
Initial estimates put the cost recommended in 2012 the proj-
and social media was slightly as a teacher. “Sometimes an objective, fresh, personal power control issues
of the facility at $2.8 million and ect be a priority “for the benefit
higher than that of those within Board members reading the unbiased view is what is needed and vendettas,” another wrote.
the resolution calls for it to be of all Bradley County citizens.”
the system. survey will see some pointed to repair and bring unity,” one The 15th and last comment
funded for the next fiscal year. In his letter, Word wanted to
Both surveys scored almost remarks about their past actions commentator wrote. submitted from the public seems
Tenth District Attorney personally thank the workhouse
equally and highly it is impor- — especially from the survey’s Throughout the comments, to be a summary of all the others:
General Steve Crump and local committee “for all their time and
tant for the new director to have answered from within the system. there are some direct criticisms of “The school board needs to hit
judges have all expressed their effort spent in time and travel to
a proven record for improving Seventeen out of the 140 com- the board itself. a home run with the next choice
support for the building. make this much need facility a
student achievement. ments in the internal survey ref- While those criticisms were not for director of schools. Prove to us
Now, another part of the judi- reality.”
However, both surveys did not erenced a dissatisfaction with the in the majority, it was numerous that politics is not a factor and
ciary process has expressed its “The commissioners, led by
rate highly the need for prior loss of former Director of Schools enough to be notable. make the best choice for Bradley
vocal appreciation for the effort Louie Alford, and our County
experience as a director with less Johnny McDaniel. “I find it funny that the board is County schools.”
and hoped for result. Mayor, Gary Davis, have provid-
Alvin Word III, grand jury ed great insight to the grand
foreman, said in a letter to com- jury and to the workhouse com-
missioners this week it took mittee,” Word wrote.
months of “dedicated time and “It is our belief and under-
effort to bring together a con- standing that this program will
sensus that our county is in help with the overcrowding of
need of the workhouse and work our current jail facility and give
release program.” those who are sentenced to this
He noted the grand jury itself program an opportunity, with a
non-violent conviction to pay
their debt to society, keep a job,
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An Evening with Tim Lovelace
celebrate. I don’t think there has
been any group that has the ear
of the state legislature like peo-
ple with disabilities.”
He said in tough budget years
as it is currently “it’s very diffi-
cult to remain with the money
you’ve got.”
“We’re always appreciative of
what the legislature does for us,”
Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES
he said.
GAtHERING At LIfE BRIdGESduring DCS Commissioner Jim Henry’s visit are pictured from left to
Henry also said the same for
right: Eddie Cartwright, Life Bridges board member; John Craven, East TN Regional Director of the
the directors and staff of Life
Deptartment of Intellectual Disabilities; Diana Jackson, Life Bridges CEO; Sandy Holder - DCS
Bridges.
Tennessee Valley director; Mrs. Jim (Pat) Henry; Nancy Bouroney, Commissioner Henry's sister; DCS
“Every community that has
facilities like this is a reflection Commissioner Jim Henry; state Rep. Dan Howell; Bob McIntire, Life Bridges board member; state Rep. Waterville Baptist Church
of that community and how they Kevin Brooks; Ginger Davis, Life Bridges CFO; Ken Webb, Life Bridges board member; and Dr.
really care about people who are Raymond Brown, Life Bridges Board chairman. 4555 Dalton Pike
less fortunate,” Henry said. “I
seem to think that people will say what he thinks — even to munity,” he said. tive of the commissioner’s visit
care if they know about it.” the governor. Henry will be honored in and recognized the support of
He said dealing with their “He’s been nothing but sup- Washington, D.C. on April 22 by the board and staff.
son’s difficulties “is still fresh in portive,” he said. the organization ChildHelp. “We have a strong board with
our memories.” Henry also mentioned the The commissioner and his over 175 years of service when
“Everything we do has been continuing debate over the gov- senior staff will be honored with you combine the directors we
molded around our relationship ernor’s Insure Tennessee pro- the ChildHelp Voice of the have,” said Life Bridges CEO
with John,” he said. gram. Children Award at the Diana Jackson. “We’re excited.
Henry said he started out “Let me tell you something. Childhelp National Day of Hope Life Bridges has grown. We are a
teaching before going to the real That will make a difference in celebration at the Nation’s capi- staff who is blessed to do what
estate business. children’s lives in Tennessee. It tal. we love and get paid for it and
“If anybody had told me then will make a difference of people “The outstanding work that be able to something we feel is a
I’d be doing what I’m doing here [at Life Bridges].” Jim and his team are doing for calling on our lives. It’s turned
today, I’d never have believed He said for individuals to be Tennessee’s at-risk children and into a legacy for us and how
them,” he said. able to get mental health servic- families should be brought to grateful we are.”
He recalled his years as a es who are struggling to keep the forefront,” said Sara The agency is the 13th largest
state legislator and Republican their children “is huge.” O’Meara, co-founder, CEO and employer in the county with 500
House minority leader where he “I’ve just got a feeling some- chairman of the board for employees and serves 170 in day
became the chief advocate for where along the road, we’re Arizona-based organization. programs and 120 in residential
people with disabilities. going to come up in the right Mrs. Henry noted that date settings including supported liv-
“For 12 years, that was my place. I’ve not given up on it. will be the anniversary of their ing and group homes.
main business because I got We’ve just got to work on it,” he son’s passing. During their visit, the Henrys
there and a state senator not of said. “It’s a very controversial “We think John had some- toured the Sheltered
my party told me to learn some- issue, but I think we’ll be fine thing to do with it,” she said. Employment Center where peo-
thing no one else knows and I with it. It will open up some The presentation will be made ple are able to do work and learn
would be the resident expert,” opportunities for people — espe- by U.S. Sens. John McCain and how to adapt and be able to
he recalled. “I thought about it cially children with disabilities Dianne Feinstein. work in real-world circum-
and became the champion for and people in state custody.” That fact made Henry joke, “If stances.
people with disabilities.” Henry said he was apprecia- they can agree on anything, Many of them do work part
Henry said this position will tive of the work Life Bridges has that’s not bad.” time in area businesses such as
end his public service career done during its 42-year history. Life Bridges CEO Diana Cormetech and SkyRidge
which allows him the luxury to “This is really a special com- Jackson said she was apprecia- Medical Center.
Highway abuzz with millions of bees after big truck tips
LYNNWOOD, Wash. (AP) — A about 13.7 million bees, The bees became more active said. The majority of the hives
tractor-trailer carrying millions Washington State Patrol Trooper as the sun rose and the weather had been crushed.
of honeybees overturned on a Travis Shearer said. The driver, a warmed, and firefighters had to The bees were being transport-
highway north of Seattle early 36-year-old man from Idaho, was spray a layer of foam on some of ed from Sunnyside, in central
Friday, scattering hives and not hurt. the boxes, killing the insects for Washington, to a blueberry farm
sending white-suited beekeepers The company that owns the safety. in Lynden, a city near the
scrambling to save as many insects, Belleville Honey and Many of the hives were still Canadian border about 100
insects as they could. Beekeeping Supply of along the highway more than miles north of Seattle, Shearer
The truck had just merged Burlington, sent beekeepers to seven hours after the accident, said. Their job: pollinating crops.
onto Interstate 5 around 3:30 recover as many as possible, and when a front-end loader began First responders and reporters
a.m. when it tipped on its side, bees covered their protective scooping them up and dumping alike swatted at the bees as they
dumping its load of 448 hives, or suits as they worked. them into a dump truck, Shearer tried to do their jobs.
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Some victims of California
explosion released from hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific sheriff’s officials said. company was not notified in
Gas & Electric Co. investigators A group of county jail inmates advance of any work in the area,
were at the scene Saturday of a was doing cleanup work about 50 spokesman Nick Stimmel said.
natural gas pipeline blast at a feet away, Botti said. Such advance notice allows
sheriff’s gun range, as four of the The explosion sent flames tow- PG&E to mark any gas lines.
11 people injured in the explosion ering over Highway 99 and Sheriff Margaret Mims said
were released from the hospital. warped 400 feet of nearby railway PG&E had previously marked the
The victims included two line, shutting both down. location of gas lines in the con-
Fresno County sheriff’s deputies, It was not clear whether the struction zones.
a public works employee and front-loader was being used to dig PG&E crews planned to cap
eight jail inmates, according to at the time of the explosion, fire the line on Saturday so they
sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti. and sheriff’s officials said. could remove the damaged sec-
The deputies and two of the PG&E’s natural-gas operations tion, Stimmel said.
inmates were released. The pub- have been under scrutiny since a Crews were expected to com-
lic works employee and another fiery 2010 PG&E pipeline blast plete repairs and reopen the
inmate were in critical condition, killed eight people in the San freight rail line that was damaged
with the inmate’s condition con- Francisco suburb of San Bruno. on Saturday, Union Pacific
Leigh Ellington
sidered life-threatening, Botti National Transportation Safety spokesman Francisco Castillo
said. Board investigators blamed faulty said.
Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE Friday’s explosion on a PG&E safety practices by PG&E, and lax The California Public Utilities
VANESSA HAMMOND of Lee University presents com-
pipe occurred at the Fresno oversight by state regulators, for Commission said it was also
munity chair Debbie Melton with a plaque of appreciation.
County sheriff’s gun range while the 2010 blast. investigating the explosion in
the county employee was using a PG&E said the pipeline in cooperation with the federal
Great Strides Walk, 65 Roses front-loader to build a dirt berm Friday’s incident was buried and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
to confine gunfire to the range, was damaged by a vehicle. The Safety Administration.
raises $74,147 for CF Foundation
Last 2 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders giving
By JOYANNA LOVE Hammond said. treatment of the disease. If
congressional medal to Ohio museum
Banner Senior Staff Writer Lucas’ CF team was named approved, this drug would
Lucas’ Avengers. shorten the treatment time to
Lee University and its com- There a total of 28 teams get the disease under control,
munity partners celebrated that participated. she said. CINCINNATI (AP) — And then Raiders who were captured by of the other Raiders to share sto-
raising $74,147 for the Cystic “One of the goals of Great “When we started this 15 there were two. Japanese soldiers. Three were exe- ries and remembrances.
Fibrosis Foundation with a Strides is to raise awareness years ago, we knew it was a Although most of the “Doolittle cuted and a fourth died in captivi- “You learn something new every
luncheon Friday. about cystic fibrosis,” great opportunity to partner Tokyo Raiders” beat long odds 73 ty. Three other Raiders were killed time,” Thatcher said.
The funds were raised by Hammond said. Lee University with the com- years ago, surviving anti-aircraft soon after the bombing run, as Thatcher joined Cole and Lt.
teams participating in the 2015 According to the Cystic munity,” Mike Hayes, vice pres- fire, crashed planes and vengeful most crash-landed or had to ditch. Col. Edward Saylor at the muse-
Great Strides Walk and 65 Fibrosis Foundation website, ident for Student Development, Japanese soldiers, time has been Cole was the co-pilot for their um less than two years ago for a
Roses 5K. “Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life- said. “Great Strides is everyone taking its own toll. Since their mission’s leader, James “Jimmy” public “Final Toast” in which they
The top team this year was a threatening genetic disease pulling together … despite all 70th anniversary reunion at the Doolittle, in plane No. 1 of the 16. lifted specially engraved silver gob-
joint venture by Garden Plaza that primarily affects the lungs the weather challenges (freez- National Museum of the U.S. Air Thatcher was engineer-gunner lets for the traditional toast of their
of Cleveland and Life Care and digestive system.” ing temperatures) we had over Force near Dayton, three more aboard the 7th plane, nicknamed reunions to those who have gone.
Centers of Cleveland. Together “Your community has truly 200 walkers that day.” Raiders have died, two of them “The Ruptured Duck,” whose He and Cole planned to do so
they raised more than $6,000. opened your arms and In the past 15 years, the this year. crew’s crash-landing and evasion again this weekend at a private
The top student team was embraced the cause,” Leigh Cleveland Great Strides has Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” of Japanese troops in China was gathering, now saluting Hite and
the Lee U Student Leadership Ellington, director of develop- raised more than $700,000 for Cole, 99, and Staff Sgt. David depicted in the movie “Thirty Saylor, who died in January at 94,
Council raising $2,230. ment for the Tennessee Cystic the cause. Thatcher, 93, are the last of the Seconds Over Tokyo.” among the fallen.
Some of the teams that par- Fibrosis Foundation, said. “One of the reasons I think original 80 crew men from the 16 Thatcher, who was played by Their medal will go on display in
ticipate are family members of She said because of the that cystic fibrosis resonated B-25 bombers that attacked Robert Walker in the movie while the diorama about their raid at the
someone who has been diag- efforts “decades of life” have as a cause among our students Japan, boosting American morale Spencer Tracy portrayed Doolittle, museum, where the director,
nosed with cystic fibrosis. The been added for CF families. The … was Nathan. He was a young and stunning Japan less than five chuckled as he recounted how the Hudson, has pledged their inspira-
top CF family team this year ultimate goal is a one-time man who grew up in our com- months after its attack on Pearl Raiders had given little thought at tional story “will live on.”
was Dalton’s Gang, which treatment cure. munity, went to Cleveland high Harbor brought the United States the time of the raid about earning
raised more than $4,200. “I am excited to say that it is School, graduated… came to into World War II. They returned to a place in history. DON’S
“Dalton is a young boy in our within reach,” Ellington said. Lee, graduated … and was so the museum in Ohio for a “We figured it was just another
community with CF,” Vanessa Lee University’s student well loved and respected by the Saturday event ceremony to pres- bombing mission,” he said in a
Hammond of Lee University coordinator for the event was university family and in the ent the Raiders’ Congressional phone interview from his home FENCE CO.
said. Amy Marona. Debbie Melton community family,” Lee Gold Medal for display. this week.
She said it means a lot to served as community chair. University President Dr. Paul “It just happens that way, I In the years afterward, though, Since 1961
those in the community who “It was wonderful to work Conn said. guess,” Thatcher, of Missoula, he said, they realized: “It was an
have CF to see a group of peo- with you Debbie, and she “This is one of the ways that Montana, said of being one of the important event in World War II.” ALL TYPES
ple who care. helped us tremendously with this cause was personalized for last survivors. Thatcher, who said he uses a OF FENCING
“I talked to another mom. sponsorships,” Hammond said. all of us.” “Something’s just got to give,” cane and walker but otherwise is
She has a little boy named Hammond presented Melton The Cleveland Great Strides said Cole, a Dayton native who “getting around OK,” was looking 479-6212
Lucas. She said, ‘It has been so with a plaque of appreciation is the only event out of 600 that lives in Comfort, Texas. forward to weekend events includ-
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supportive to her and her fam- for her “generous service.” has added a run to accompany The museum’s director, retired ing reunions with family members
ily to know how many people On July 5, the FDA will make the walk. Lt. Gen. Jack Hudson, accepted
care and participate,’” a decision on a new drug for the medal, the highest honor
Congress can give a civilian, for
them in Washington on
Wednesday. In a video message,
Cole said it was an honor to
receive the medal “on behalf of 78
fallen Raiders who we proudly
served with on that famous raid.”
The latest Raider to fall was Lt.
Col. Robert Hite, who died March
29 at age 95 at a Nashville,
Tennessee, nursing facility. Hite
was also the last of the eight
top teams
Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMmembers for the local 2015 Great Strides, from left, David Dailey
of Garden Plaza, Angie Stiltner of Life Care Center of Cleveland, Edna Leamon of Garden Plaza,
Amy Mchone of Dalton’s Gang and Loren Otten of Lee University’s Student leadership council
stand with community chair Debbie Melton and Leigh Ellington of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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