School bus stop violators targeted

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162nd YEAR • No. 121 SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 64 PAGES • $1.00
Suspended
Inside Today
WVHS
teacher
resigns
By BRIAN GRAVES
Banner Staff Writer
A Walker Valley High School
teacher has resigned his post.
Jonathan Dycus, who taught
social studies, AP psychology
‘Cole’ fired up
and was an assistant coach of
Bradley Central senior QB CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOLstudents load onto bus No. 63 Thursday afternoon in front of the Science Wing. TheB abnnuesr pwhoatos, LaAcRcRoY mC. pBaOWniEeRdS the girls’ basketball team, sub-
Cole Copeland broke a pair of mitted his resignation late
on its route by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on the bus, and followed by the THP vehicle. The drills were to increase awareness of
SE Tennessee records held by Friday.
school bus stop laws, with an increase of offenders recently.
his brother Bryce. The fourth- He had been on suspension
ranked Bears get “complete School bus stop violators targeted without pay since Sept. 8 after a
effort” in lopsided victory over report was made concerning
Jefferson County. Injuries abound allegations of inappropriate com-
in Cleveland High loss to McMinn munications with a student.
County. Tennessee Vols squeak Director of Schools Dr. Linda
by Ohio Bobcats. See Sports, By LARRY C. BOWERS violations during school bus school buses),” said Sgt. Alan anything. Cash had said once the report
Pages 17-21, 25, 28. Banner Staff Writer stops. Bailey of the highway patrol. He On Thursday afternoon, Bailey was received, the appropriate
Cleveland Director of Schools added they conduct these drills and five of his THP officers, joined law enforcement officials and the
More Than Rivals Law enforcement was out in Dr. Russell Dyer and when they receive a number of Evie West, Jennifer Samples, and Department of Children’s
force this week in an attempt to Transportation Supervisor Hal complaints. Scott Criddle of the Cleveland Services were notified and an
Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligon raise awareness concerning our Taylor also participated in the “School bus stop violations are Police Department on afternoon internal investigation was
played against each other in the most important asset — our chil- drill, along with Cleveland school an increasing problem, not only bus routes on specific Cleveland begun.
1970 State Regional Basketball dren. bus drivers on specific routes in in Bradley and Hamilton coun- buses traveling routes which Tenth District Attorney
finals, and while one was white Tennessee Highway Patrol offi- the city. An officer rode on the ties, but throughout Southeast have recently reported a number General Steve Crump said his
and the other black, formed a cers joined with Cleveland Police bus, which was followed closely Tennessee,” said Bailey. He of violations. office reviewed the communica-
great friendship that has lasted officers in chaperoning Cleveland by a state or city patrol car. added it is more an ignorance of
for years, and is detailed in Ken school buses, watching for traffic “We do this periodically (ride on the school bus traffic laws than See BUS, Page 8 See TEACHER, Page 9
Abraham’s book “More Than
Rivals.” See Lifestyles, Page 29. Local transit
His Hands
ridership up
Extended
Founded in 1999, His Hands
in August
Extended gives all demonations
a chance to worship in a central
location. Some have called His
Hands Extended the “best By JOYANNA LOVE
secret” in Cleveland, even Banner Senior Staff Writer
though it has been around for 17
The Cleveland Urban Area
years. See People, Pages 49-50.
Transit System saw a record
increase in ridership last month.
Home remodeling
August’s total was 13,069
Looking at doing some remod- rides, a 2,484 increase over the
eling around or inside the house, previous month. It also marks Banner photo,
or some do-it-yourself projects the highest ridership the system JOYANNA LOVE
WORLD
for the fall? How about decorat- has seen in the past five years.
ing with antiques and heirlooms? “It was a shock when we saw WAR II VET-
Fall plants for the yard? Then that,” Mary Lynn Brown of ERANJack
check out our Fall Home CUATS said. Gishwaves
Services Guide, Pages 37-48. CUATS counts a ride as any from the cock-
time someone gets on a bus. So, pit after an
if someone goes to the store and Ageless
Forecast Aviation
See TRANSIT, Page 9 Dreams
Foundation
Struggle to
flight.
A A D F
fill high-tech GELESS VIATION REAM OuNDATION
jobs discussed World War II vets take to skies in Stearman
Rain is likely today with a 60
percent chance of scattered thun-
derstorms. Temperatures are
expected to reach a high of 83. By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG By JOYANNA LOVE this would have been the first Jack Gish and Jack Crisco Gish served from 1943 to
Rain chances decrease to 50 per- Banner Staff Writer Banner Senior Staff Writer plane they trained in,” pilot both served in World War II. 1945.
cent tonight with partly to mostly Mike Winterboer said. Gish had the first flight of the “I was drafted. I wanted in
Local business leaders say
cloudy skies with scattered thun- It’s an aircraft many have Five Garden Plaza of day. the Air Force, so I was fortu-
they are struggling to find local
derstorms before midnight with a not seen in years, maybe Cleveland residents, who are “It was great. I’ve always nate enough to be drafted into
workers who are qualified to fill
low of 66. Monday should have a never, but the World War II U.S. military veterans, were looked forward to getting in the Air Force,” Gish said.
highly-technical job positions.
few clouds early, but will otherwise Stearman and what it repre- able to participate in the one of these, wanting to go, but Gish worked on the ground
This conundrum was the sub-
be mostly sunny with a high of 88. sents jogs memories of years Ageless Aviation Dream I had never had the opportuni- crew of a B-24 liberator
ject of a panel discussion during
Rain chances will be 10 percent. gone by and service rendered Foundation flight at the ty,” Gish said. bomber, servicing the .50-cal-
the Peak Performance Business
for the veterans who get the Cleveland Regional Jetport He described the flight as iber machine gun. Gish com-
Excellence Symposium held
Index chance to ride it. Friday. “like silk.” pleted basic training in
Friday at Cleveland State
Diane Winterboer of Ageless This is the fourth time “I enjoyed the scenery,” Gish Clearwater, Florida, and was
Community College.
Business news ............................27 Aviation Dream Foundation Ageless Aviation has come to said. stationed in England.
Rick Creasy, executive director
Church............................................5 said sometimes the flight Cleveland. He was appreciative of what Originally from Kentucky,
of the OneSource Workforce
Classified................................58-63 Readiness Center at Cleveland brings out untold stories of the Diane Winterboer said the the foundation does for veter- Gish came to Cleveland to
past. foundation does flights like ans. retire.
Comics.........................................53 State, said the issue of employ-
“(For) a lot of the guys in the this across the country, wher- “I think it is fantastic,” Gish
Editorials.................................22,23 ment is at the forefront of busi-
late 1930s and early 1940s, ever requested. said. See AGELESS, Page 16
Horoscope....................................53
Lifestyles ................................29-33 See CSCC, Page 9
Obituaries.......................................2
Stocks..........................................25 M B :
AESTRO ERNHARDT
Sports.........................17-21, 25, 28
TV Schedule...........................54,55
Weather........................................15 ‘I lose myself in the music’
Around Town
Beverly Morrow Johnson Lee’s Presidential Concert From Sweden — one of the world’s most
counting the days she can take popular and bestselling ABBA show
the cast off her arm ... Anthony Series returns Sept. 26 bands.
Coleman attending his first U.T. Bernhardt is no stranger to pops con-
game ... Sally Little helping out a certs as he is currently principal pops
By BRIAN GRAVES
friend with doctor’s and pharma- conductor of the Chattanooga, Grand
Banner Staff Writer
cy visits and phone exchanges ... Rapids, and Louisville symphonies as well
Janie Browder showing off her The baton slices through the air and 50 as entering his 25th year serving as a con-
new vehicle... Jaynese Waddell musicians follow along. ductor with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
and Sarah Haratine helping a “Bom-bom-bom-dah. Bom-bom-bom- This will be the fourth “pops” concert by
friend find the cafe he was sup- dah.” the symphony, which has already per-
posed to be at ... Jean Clayton Those eight iconic notes sound the formed with guest artists in tribute to the
supplying some information. beginnings of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Beatles, The Piano Man: Billy Joel and
one of the pieces planned for the Elton John, and Simon and Garfunkel.
Presidential Concert Series this season by “My involvement began about five years
the Lee University Symphony Orchestra. ago with a call out of the blue from Bill
Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES
Under the direction of Maestro Robert Green (dean of the Lee School of Music),”
MAESTRO ROBERT BERNHARDT leads the members of the Lee University
Bernhardt, the orchestra will begin its Bernhardt said. “They were in need rather
Symphony Orcherstra through a rehearsal in preparation for the new concert sea-
performance calendar on Monday, Sept.
son which begins Sept. 26.
26, with the music of ABBA with ARRIVAL See BERNHARDT, Page 8
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longtime manager with Crusader
Mary Huggins Bigelow, 93, of Marlon Douglas Clayton, 61, of in Whitwell incident
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Cleveland, passed away Cleveland, passed away on
She was a faithful member of
Thursday evening, Sept. 15, Saturday Sept. 17, 2016.
the Cleveland Dart Association
2016, in a local hospital. He was born on May 10, 1955,
and was of the Baptist faith.
She was the daughter of the to the late Gerald Clayton and
late Leona Rutherford Huggins Betty Jo Kelley. She is survived by her loving By BRIAN GRAVES homeowner.
and Elmer Huggins. He was a lifelong resident of Steven Keasler hWuaslblaacned; heorf s1o2n , Jyuesatrins, MJicahsaoenl Banner Staff Writer AttAotr ntheey Greeqnueersatl oMf i1ch2athe l DTiasytrloicrt,
She was preceded din death this area. He loved watching
by her husbands: Ernest football and was a Tennessee Steven Edward Keasler, 69, of Ballew and his wife, Elizabeth, of The Tennessee Bureau of TBI Special Agents are working
Higgins and Roderick Bigelow; Vols fan. He also enjoyed spend- Cleveland, died Thursday morn- Cleveland; her stepson, Investigation has confirmed a along with the Marion County
Jonathan Leo Wallace; her
her daughter, Judy Fay Ownby; ing time with his grandchildren, ing, Sept. 15, 2016, at the former Bradley Central High Sheriff’s Office in investigating
daughter, Lacee Ballew; her
her sons: Ernest Q. Higgins and that he loved dearly. Chattanooga Hospice Care stepdaughter, Brittany LaShay School wrestling star has the shooting death.
David M. Higgins; her sisters: In addition to his mother and Center. Wallace; her grandchildren: “very been killed. An autopsy will be per-
Mable Knowles, Betty Roper- father, he was preceded in death He was a graduate of Bradley special” Aaden Ballew and Matthew L. Keller, 33, formed in Nashville. The
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Huggins and Clarence Huggins. his memory his wife of 39 years, left the plumbing business and mother, Ollie “Jaye” Swallows Mulluns Cove Road in charged with public
She was a homemaker most Kathy Clayton; son, Adam began a river towing business Ratcliff of Old Fort; her sister, Whitwell. intoxication, resisting
of her life, but retired after eight Clayton (Samara); daughters: from which he retired. Sondra Fowler and her husband, According to the TBI, arrest, reckless endan-
Jamie; her stepbrother,
years of service from ConAgra. Sarah McDaniel (Bobby), and He was a very dedicated volun- the preliminary investi- germent, and trespass-
Johnathan Bates; and several
She enjoyed working in her Kelly Roberson (Timothy); broth- teer fireman for 40 years. For aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews gation indicates that the ing.
vegetable and flower gardens ers:Barry Clayton and Curtis those who knew him well, Steve and cousins. resident of that home at The investigation
and canning. She loved gospel Clayton (Donna); sisters: Linda will always be remembered for his A Remembrance of Life serv- that address heard a Keller remains active and ongo-
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Survivors include her daugh- dren: Jonathan Clayton, Lilly mother, Anna Marie Keasler; and Funeral and Cremation Services, who were involved in an alterca- wrestlign champion during his
ters: Charlotte F. Higgins of Clayton, Cathryn Thomas, brother, William Paul Keasler. Wildwood Avenue Chapel, with tion. years at Bradley Central High
Greenville, Ky., Shirley V. Madison Thomas, Julianna He is survived by his wife, Mary the Rev. Ed Swallows officiating. The male and female, as iden- School. His fourth title came in
The interment will follow in the
Higgins of North Carolina, Thomas, Journey McDaniel, Ramsey Keasler of Chattanooga; tified by the TBI, were Keller and 2002.
Moore’s Chapel cemetery.
Carolyn A. Higgins of Hayden McDaniel, Emily daughter, Casey Keasler of The family will receive friends Ashley Boss, 23. He collegiate wrestling career
Douglasville, Ga.; her sons: McDaniel, Rebecca Cannon, and Portland, Ore.; son, Britt Keasler today from 1 p.m. until service Keller reportedly engaged in a was with the University of
James A. Scott and his wife, Hannah Cannon. of Chattanooga; mother-in-law, time at 4 p.m. at the funeral physical altercation with the Nebraska and in recent years, he
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your memories and or condo-
Higgins of Savannah, Ga.; her ed at 2419 Georgetown Road Paul Ramsey of Cleveland; as
31 grandchildren; numerous N.W. well as many nieces and lences with her family by going to N.C. troopers: Multiple deaths;
www.jimrushfuneralhomes. com.
great-grandchildren and great- The family will receive friends nephews, extended family and
great-grandchildren; her broth- from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday at the close friends. injuries after bus hits overpass
er, Jerry Huggins of Cleveland; funeral home. Interment will fol- A memorial service will be
her special niece and caregiver, low the service at Center Point announced at a later date.
Helen Williams and her hus- Cemetery on Tuesday. Keasler requested in lieu of
band, Ray, of Cleveland; and You are invited to share a per- flowers, any contributions be given ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) — said that football players and
several nieces and nephews. sonal memory of Marlon or your in his name to your favorite charity. State troopers say four people coaches from Ramah Juco
The Remembrance of Life condolences with his family at his You are encouraged to share a have died and more than 40 Academy were traveling from
service will be conducted online memorial located at memory of Steve and/or your per- Charlie Walton were injured in a charter bus Rock Hill, South Carolina, to
Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at 2 www.companionfunerals.com. sonal condolences with his family crash Saturday near Raeford to face UGC when their
p.m. from the Jim Rush Funeral by visiting his memorial web page Charlie L. Walton Jr. of Rockingham, North Carolina. charter bus struck an overpass
and Cremation Services, and guestbook at www.compan- Chattanooga, died Thursday, Between 40 and 50 people about 3 p.m. on Interstate 74 in
Wildwood Chapel, with Minister ionfunerals.com. Sept. 15, 2016, at his residence. were hurt in the crash and all Richmond County, WRAL-TV
Larry C. Taylor and Lois Ann Companion Funeral Home and Survivors and funeral arrange-
have been transported to hospi- reported.
Littlefield Taylor officiating. the Cody family are honored to be ments to be announced by
Interment will follow in the Hays assisting his family during this time Patton Funeral Home. tals, Hamlet Fire and Rescue The bus may have blown a
Shed Cemetery with family and of loss. Chief Calvin White told to WBTV front tire, State Highway Patrol
friends serving as casketbear- Karen Fisher in Charlotte. The extent of their told WRAL.
ers. injuries was not immediately Images from the scene showed
The family will receive friends Karen Faye Parker Fisher, 78, known. the side wall of the bus almost
of Cleveland died Saturday, Sept.
from 5 uuntil 8 p.m. today at the University of God’s Chosen sheared off and some of the
10, 2016.
funeral home. coach Demetrius Hollingsworth injured lying on the ground.
She was preceded in death by
You are encouraged to share
her father, Ralph L. Parker; moth-
your condolences and your mem-
ories with the Bigelow family at er, Frances Bass Parker; and her Shirley Lawson Police arrest robbery suspect who was with boy shot by cop
stepfather, William J. Kibler.
www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.
Survivors include her husband, Shirley Lawson, 80, formerly of
Richard Ashley Fisher of New Mexico, passed away at her COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police for others who may have been gun. They have refused to com-
Cleveland; son, Ralph Kevin home on Thursday, Sept. 15, on Saturday arrested a suspect with Braxton when the alleged ment on how Braxton’s recollec-
Fisher of Los Angeles, Calif.; 2016. who was with a 13-year-old Ohio robbery occurred. tion compares with police officers’
daughter, Kerri Frances Fisher She was also a resident of boy shortly before the teen was Witnesses reported that a accounts of the situation.
Turner of Sanibel Island, Fla.; Texas, where she was involved fatally shot by a policeman inves- group of people — one witness Both the police and the attor-
three grandchildren; nine step- with Hilcrest Baptist Church in El
tigating a reported armed robbery. suggested there were seven or neys for Tyre’s family have pub-
grandchildren; and other family Paso. She was a homemaker who
Demetrius Braxton, 19, had eight — robbed a man of $10 at licly pleaded for anyone with
Nichole K. Carrillo meAm mbeemrso arinadl sfreiervnicdes .w ill be held leosvpeedc aianlldy whaesr glorvaendd cbhyi lhderer nfa. mSihlye, told The Columbus Dispatch he gunpoint Wednesday night east of information about what happened
Nichole K. Carrillo, 45, of at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 18, 2016, was a worthy matron of the was with his friend Tyre King on downtown Columbus. Authorities to come forward.
Cleveland, died Thursday, Sept. at First United Methodist Church Eastern Star. Wednesday night and that Tyre say officers investigating the Family attorney Sean Walton
15, 2016. with the Rev. Tim Bracken offici- She was preceded in death by had a BB gun that looked like a report spotted several males who said some of the witness accounts
Survivors include her husband, ating. her parents, Warren and Alice real firearm and wanted to rob matched the description of the so far contradict the police narra-
John C. Carrillo; father, Terry The inurnment will follow in Lees. someone for money. suspects and tried to talk to tives. He’s called for an independ-
Rodgers; children: Alexandria Hilcrest Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband, Braxton was interviewed then them. ent investigation.
Caballero, Julie Carrillo and John Her family will receive friends Delmer Lawson; three children:
and released without charges but Braxton told the newspaper Authorities say the pending
J. Carrillo; and eight grandchil- today from 1 to 2 p.m. in the William (Dawn) Dawson of El
was arrested on a robbery charge that he ran away with Tyre, and police investigation into the shoot-
dren. Narthex at the church prior to the Paso, James (Toni) Lawson of
A Celebration of Life service service. Georgetown; and Richard (Ashlei) Saturday afternoon near the Ohio police told them to get down. He ing will be presented for a grand
will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral of Athens; and six grandchildren: State University campus, said they did, but then Tyre got up jury to determine whether charges
2016, at 4 p.m. at 830 Tasso Home is in charge of the arrange- James Shipley, Joshua Miller, Columbus police said. and ran and was shot. are merited.
Lane, Cleveland. ments. Nicholas Kaley, Isaiah Kaley, It’s not clear whether Braxton Columbus police say Tyre The officer who fired, nine-year
Online condolences may be Nicole Lawson and Scott Lawson. has an attorney. pulled a weapon form his waist- police veteran Bryan Mason, was
left at www.grissomserenity.com. A private service will be held at Police said they’re still looking band that looked like a real hand- put on administrative leave.
The family is being served by a later date.
Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home Ralph Buckner Funeral Home
and Cremation Services. and Crematory will be handling L N
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Commissioners have busy day Monday with six meetings
By BRIAN GRAVES ing what amounts to a buffer have action are: ing the housing of federal of the recent administrative con- Committee in the same confer-
Banner Staff Writer wall to keep people from using n A resolution establishing, detainees for an amount of solidation of the two services. ence room.
his parking lot as a turn through the Clerks of Court, an $58.00 per day per detainee. They are both currently Commissioners will then go
Monday will be a long and through. archives and record manage- Sheriff Eric Watson under the direction of Shaun on the road to Hopewell School
involved day for County com- Commissioner Howard ment fee in the amount of $5.00 announced Aug. 11 the new Fairbanks. where there will be a joint meet-
missioners as they run a gaunt- Thompson said the most recent per each record, as defined in contract had been negotiated The Finance Committee will ing of the Commission
let of six meetings by day’s end. figures he could find showed TCA 10-7-403(2), filed with the that raises the rate from the meet immediately following the Education committee and the
The day begins with the Road the road having a 30 foot right Bradley County Clerks of Court current $49.60 per day. Commission meeting in the school system concerning the
Committee at 9:30 a.m. in the of way. The road department for the purpose of initiating a This will be the first increase mayor’s conference room in the traffic situation at the school.
Commission meeting room. says it is 40 feet. legal proceeding. in rates in 14 years. Courthouse Annex. That will be The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
Chaired by Commissioner Beginning at 11 a..m. in the Those funds, by state statute, n A resolution to rezone from followed by the Audit in the school’s library.
Robert Rominger, the commit- same room, the Building and will be used to maintain the Forestry/Agricultural/Resident
tee is scheduled to take up the Land committee will come into county’s archive system. ial to General Commercial dis-
matter of some confusion on the session. The Commission has already trict property located at 250 Old In Memory of Garland Parker
right-of-way distances in the The only item on their agenda discussed maintaining at least Powerline Road. September 20, 1942 - September 17, 2014
area of Bates Pike S.E. and New concerns the Primitive four of the pods at Lake Forest n A resolution to dissolve the
Hope Road. Settlement. Middle School as the county’s Fire internal standing commit- For my beloved Garland
Business owner John Clifton Commissioner Charlotte Peak archives after the new school is tee and the EMS internal stand- An image of you rolls by in a cloud the sky opens up
told commissioners last week heads that committee. constructed. ing committee and to establish and I see your smile. My tears keep falling from what we
he felt he was being “harassed County Commission will go n A resolution authorizing one Emergency Services inter- had and I know where my heart will always be. Today is full
and discriminated against” by into a full voting session begin- the county mayor to enter into nal standing committee. of memories; happiness and tears I know that you can see.
the county road department as ning at noon. an agreement with the United This idea was proposed by How precious and uplifting your memory is to me.
they prevented him from build- The four items scheduled to States Marshals Service regard- Chairman Louie Alford in light God took an angel when He called you home.
I am sending you my love on this day.
First ladies discuss support for U.S. troops, veterans From Garcia, Nakema, David, Nick & Boogie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anyone
who wants to be president
should not “pop off about going
to war” because it is serious
business, Michelle Obama said
Friday as she reflected on the
“sobering experience” of visiting
wounded patients at military
hospitals.
In the early years of President
Barack Obama’s tenure, the first
lady said their hospital visits
would last for hours as they visited
dozens of patients, including many
who had lost limbs or had suffered
other devastating injuries.
“And that’s something that a
commander in chief thinks about
before they pop off about going to In Loving Memory Of
war, because when you’ve spent
time on a base and you know Drucilla
these men and women and you
know their families you don’t just
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
talk about war like there are no FirSt lAdy Michelle Obama, accompanied by former first lady Laura Bush speaks during the “Tootie” Geren
implications,” Mrs. Obama said
"America's First Ladies: In Service to Our Nation" conference at the National Archives in Washington,
during an appearance with for-
Friday.
mer first lady Laura Bush at the 6/27/1951 ~ 9/17/2015
National Archives.
Less than eight weeks out from stand that these are real lives the lap of luxury, really — beau- injury in Iraq when a bomb One Year Ago
the presidential election, Mrs. and real families that are impact- tiful house where your sheets are exploded in January 2006 during
Obama’s comments were viewed ed.” changed every single day — I the war there. Oh, please don’t feel guilty
as a direct criticism of She said Obama’s most recent mean, it really couldn’t be more Mrs. Obama started the It was just my time to go.
Republican candidate Donald hospital visit was considerably luxurious — and you think when Joining Forces military initiative
I see you are still feeling sad,
Trump, who has said he would shorter because fewer service you get in bed about our troops in 2011 with Jill Biden, Vice
And the tears just seem to flow.
“bomb the hell out of ISIS,” also members are being injured, “and are laying out on the ground President Joe Biden’s wife. Laura
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
known as the Islamic State that feels good.” U.S. troops are somewhere.” Bush and former President
group. Trump’s Democratic no longer engaging in direct com- “So I would say that the main George W. Bush support service And for some it’s not many years
opponent, Hillary Clinton, has bat in Iraq, and Obama is wind- thing about having troops in members and veterans through I don’t want you to keep crying
said he cannot be entrusted with ing down the U.S. military role in harm’s way when you live there the Bush Institute. You are shedding so many tears.
the codes needed to launch Afghanistan. is that you worry about them all Both women called for more I haven’t really left you even though it may seem so.
America’s nuclear arsenal. Mrs. Bush said presidents the time, every single day,” Laura awareness around veterans’ I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I’m closer to you than you know.
Mrs. Obama used the same aren’t the only White House Bush said. mental health issues. Just believe that when you say my name, I’m standing next to you,
“pop off” language later Friday as occupants who worry when The current and former first Mrs. Bush referred to “post-
I know you long to see me, but there’s nothing I can do
she headlined her first campaign troops are sent into harm’s way; lady discussed their support for traumatic stress,” not the more
But I’ll still send you messages and hope you understand
rally for Clinton. first ladies agonize, too. U.S. service members, veterans common “post-traumatic stress
That when your time comes to “cross over, “ I’ll be there to take your hand.
War is “serious business and “You worry in the White House and their families during a con- disorder.” She said “it’s an injury,
lives are changed forever,” Mrs. when you know that there are ference sponsored in part by it’s not a disorder.” Mrs. Obama
Obama said at the Archives, “so I troops in harm’s way, and you American University. The con- said military members and veter- Love, Your Daughter & Family
would hope that any commander think about them every single versation was moderated by Bob ans can raise awareness and Vanessa, Jason, Addi & Connor, Mother Cora Geren
in chief that would have the priv- night when you get in bed,” she Woodruff, the ABC News anchor help eliminate the stigma by Sisters Deborah & Donna
ilege of serving would under- said. “And there, where you’re in who suffered a serious head being “brave enough” to get help. Brothers Danny, David & Dennis
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Household hazardous waste event set Oct. 8
By JOYANNA LOVE paint cans … off into a pit, we Dunson emphasized that
Banner Senior Staff Writer add kiln dried sawdust to it … empty paint cans and solidified
we are going to solidify it and paint can be disposed of it the
The Cleveland/Bradley Keep then … it goes to Huntsville, regular garbage, however non-
America Beautiful kicked off its Alabama,” Bowers said. solidified oil paint can be
new lunch and learn program by It is then incinerated. brought to the collection day.
learning where the waste collect- Pesticides and similar haz- As the name implies, Clean
ed in upcoming household haz- ardous are taken to North Harbors began as a company
ardous waste event will go. Carolina or Arkansas to be devoted to cleaning up oil spills
The event will be held Oct. 8 at incinerated properly. in Massachusetts.
the Bradley County Justice All of these items will be The company still does this
Center, 2230 Blythe Ave., from 8 accepted at the Bradley County today, in addition to the other
a.m. to noon. event. services it provides. Oil it collects
Cheryl Dunson said depend- Fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, is recycled for resale.
ing on how much is collected a mercury thermostats and “All the used oil goes to
Household Hazardous Waste aerosol cans will also be accept- Chicago and it gets re-refined,
Collection event can cost ed. Bowers said all light bulbs and back into the market,”
between $50,000 and $80,000. that would have mercury in Bowers said.
This cost is covered by Bradley them should be disposed at a Bowers said Clean Harbors is Nicholas Bowers
County Government through Household Hazardous Waste about to begin offering this oil to
money from Santek Waste event rather than throwing them consumers in stores like In some areas the county or
Services managing the landfill. away in the regular trash. O’Reilly’s and AutoZone. city has funded having Clean
The event keeps hazardous “Our whole gig for doing this is The company “manages our Harbors personnel at a local site
Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS
JOSIAH VACHERESSE,second from right, director of the Bradley waste out of the landfill. There to keep things out of the land- waste internally” and does not for constant services to properly
and Polk Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was the guest are now two events each year in fill,” Bowers said. use third parties to hire tempo- dispose of household hazardous
speaker at this week’s Cleveland Kiwanis Club luncheon. Bradley County. Paint and elec- Over the last two years the rary workers for HHW events. waste.
Vacheresse, a Kiwanis Club member, was joined after the program tronics have been the top cate- Bradley County events have “Our largest asset is our incin- Compressed gas containers
gories of hazardous waste in the diverted 70,000 pounds from erators,” Bowers said. “They are are also accepted at these
by Program Chairman Charlie Cogdill (left), Kiwanis Club President
past. the landfill. Although Clean chemical incinerators. They han- events.
Jaynese Waddell (second from left), and 10th Judicial District Public All waste collected is Harbors does not have the facili- dle some of the most dangerous Medicines, prescriptions, tele-
Defender Richard Hughes. processed by Clean Harbors, an ties to process each of these deadly toxic materials, whether visions, pool chemicals,, printer,
Kiwanis Club environment services and haz- types of bulbs, “we have long it be gas, liquid, solids … some of stains, varnishes, keyboards and
ardous waste elimination com- standing third party relation- the fuel that is in there actually monitors will also be accepted.
pany. ships” to handle it, Bowers said. helps us run the incinerator.” Console TVs must be dismantled
Nicholas Bowers of Clean The mercury is ordinarily The company also operates before it will be accepted.
CASA gives voice to Harbors said many of the auto- recycled. However, due to recent landfills, recycling facilities and Electronics collected will be
motive hazardous wastes such changes in EPA regulations, the wastewater treatment plants. taken to a regional facility in
as automotive batteries and substance is being safely stored Clean Harbors also provides North Carolina. Bowers said the
abused, neglected kids motor oil, are recycled. until further direction on what an electronic platform for cus- contents are scraped and recy-
“We are going to recycle every- can be done with it is given. tomers to track where the waste cled.
thing we can,” Bowers said. Bowers said the company used went. The closest facility they
Other items, such as pesti- to sell it to China or Canada, but own is a non-hazardous water
cides and fertilizers, are inciner- this is no longer permitted. treatment plant in Chattanooga.
By LARRY C. BOWERS can do this,” he said. ated at facilities in Arkansas or Each of the items accepted at It also handles “any field
Banner Staff Writer The CASA director said the Texas. Oil-based paint goes to a the event would be harmful to responses, any tank cleaning, oil
organization worked with 179 facility in Chattanooga. the environment if just thrown tank cleaning, hydro blasting,”
Children in Bradley and Polk new children in 2015, and moni- “Chattanooga shreds all these into a landfill. Bowers said.
counties, who are in situations of tored more than 200 cases, with
abuse and/or neglect, have a only five advocates. He said CASA
voice in the community. Sept. 25 Let’s Move! event aimed
is on track to add 20 advocates
Josiah Vacheresse, director of
this year. “We have to get to that
the Bradley/Polk County Court
number by 2018, to serve 250 or
Appointed Special Advocates at fighting childhood obesity
more children each year,” he
(CASA) was the guest speaker in
said. “These are not stable situa-
this week’s Thursday noon
tions we’re getting into, and we’re
luncheon of the Cleveland
a small nonprofit.”
Kiwanis Club. Vacheresse, who is Vacheresse added that every By KRISTA GOOD gymnastics, martial arts, relays, it we had right around 100 kids 14
a Cleveland Kiwanis member and donation and volunteer in the Banner Intern and many others. participate. We would love to 20
officer, was formerly with Habitat Kids who register before 3 p.m. triple that number,” said Wear. ©
program has an incredible JEWELERS
for Humanity of Cleveland. Over the last three years, will be eligible to receive prize Wear explains the church is
impact, and there are a couple of
“I’ve been with CASA for about Cleveland’s Seventh-day packs and have the opportunity incredibly passionate about kids.
fundraising opportunities
a year. I’ve really enjoyed it,” said Adventist Churches have joined to enter a gift drawing. He hopes this event will be a
Vacheresse at the start of his pro- approaching. There will be a other churches to put on their The churches are cooperating stepping-stone to inspiring youth 1721 KEITH STREET • STUART PARK PLAZA (
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we’re greatly increasing our num- Maids on Highway. “The reward the church will be holding its who might be interested in par- healthier lifestyle. LAY-AWAYS WELCOME
ber of advocates.” from this will be twofold,” he event geared to help combat ticipating. Organizations such as
He anticipates by the end of said. “There’s the funding childhood obesity at Greenway Cleveland City Schools, Bradley
the year CASA could have 20 aspects, and we’ll be holding an Park, near 775 Raider Drive. County Schools, and the Bradley
additional advocates, voices for event in Polk County.” Dr. Leland Wear, a local chiro- County Health Department have
children in the community. A second event coming up is practor and former head of the all partnered in order to maxi-
“I’ve learned about a different the organization’s Advocacy Walk church’s Health Ministries mize the success of this event.
side of Cleveland,” Vacheresse on Thursday, Oct. 20. Department, explains the While Let’s Move! Day is only a
said of his involvement with the “We want to provide people in Seventh-day Adventist’s motiva- one-day event, the church is
organization in Bradley and Polk the opportunity to buy into our tions behind organizing this optimistic that it will have long-
counties. He said there is a seri- mission,” Vacheresse said. “You event for the community. term benefits for the children
ous need in Polk County, which can take action for vulnerable “The church in general is very who attend.
has much less access to assis- kids in our community.” health conscious,” Wear said. “The principle behind it is that
tance and resources than In response to a question from “It’s pretty evident that the kids we want to expose kids to new
Bradley County. his audience, Vacheresse said the in general and especially in this and interesting ways that they
Since taking over the CASA judicial system must become part of the country have been can get actively involved in things
program, Vacheresse said he has involved to request assistance getting more and more obese and and expose them to things that
become associated with some of from CASA and its advocates. have more and more health prob- they may not be exposed to with-
the community’s most vulnerable “We must have a court appoint- lems. This is one of the ways that out this,” said Wear.
individuals, the kids. ment,” he said. we’re trying to help fight that Wear and the Seventh-day
“Our court system is very CASA is the community’s non- childhood obesity problem that’s Adventist Church have high
diverse in meeting the needs of profit which works with volun- so prevalent now.” hopes for this year’s event are
our children,” he said. He added teers to provide assistance to There will be 17 different activ- they are working hard to reach
that during the past year there abused and neglected children. ities held during the event, as many people as possible.
have been 1,200 Bradley County These volunteers are every day including an obstacle course, “The last two years that we did
residents appointed by judges to
children involved in the court
advocate for the safety of children
system because of abuse and/or I B
neglect, and an additional 180 in unstable home situations. SEE BY THE ANNER
These volunteers speak on behalf
from Polk County.
of the child and represent their
The CASA director emphasized
his organization becomes best interest in court.
involved when the presiding The volunteers often represent The 1954 class of Bradley at City Hall at 6 p.m.
judge sees the need. “Our advo- the one constant in the lives of Central High School is planning ———
cates go in and become the voice many of these children. a reunion on Oct. 22. The The Union Grove School
of the child,” he said. Other Kiwanis business: brunch will be at Cleveland reunion will be held at noon on
“Our mission is to bring the — The club’s golf tournament Country Club. For more infor- Sept. 24 at Union Church on
child to the forefront in these dif- fundraiser is scheduled this mation call Helen Standifer Hughes Lake Road.
ficult situations,” he added. Thursday at the Chatata Valley Blevins at 423-339-8969 or
“These kids are having a lot Golf Course. Betty Cissom Cartwright at 423-
thrown at them.” The weekly luncheon will be 339-2333. Reuse the News
Vacheresse explained that the held at the golf course, beginning ———
advocates become involved with with lunch at 11:30 a.m.. The The Bradley High School class Recycle this newspaper
the child in an attempt to under- meeting will be followed by a of 1961 class reunion on Oct. 22
stand their needs. “Our advo- shotgun start of the tournament was been canceled for this year.
cates fall in love with the kids,” at 1 p.m. At last report, there are Plans are being made for 2017.
he said. “But, we must guard 16 four-men team entered in the Classmates should call Bill
against promising them some- competition. Geren if you are able to help
thing we cannot do,” he added. The guest speaker for the with the planning at 423-476-
“We must be truthful with them.” Thursday, June 29, meeting at 4969.
Vacheresse said the advocates the downtown Elks Lodge will be ———
must also talk with all of their new Cleveland Schools Director The Bradley County
resources in the community, Dr. Russell Dyer. Democratic Party will meet
such as teachers, doctors, men- — Kiwanian Alan Winter said a Monday at 7 p.m. at
tal health professionals and oth- chartering ceremony is sched- Cleveland/Bradley Public
ers involved with the child. uled for the new Ocoee Kiwanis Library Community Room. All
He pointed out that his organi- Club on Oct. 18. The located is registered and non registered
zation and the advocates served yet to be determined. persons wanting to vote in the
under the state’s guardianship This is the first new club spon- Nov. 8 General Election should
guidelines. “We are the only sored by the Cleveland Kiwanis attend. All Democratic election
organization in the state which Club in 96 years. workers should attend. For On Site Jewelry Appraisal Event
more information call 423-336-
Judge increases charge to murder 1129.
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Ocoee Region Beekeepers
in Maryville police officer’s slaying
Association will have its month-
ly meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
WE BUY EXPERT
at the Municipal Building locat-
MARYVILLE (AP) — The charge Media report Blount County
ed at 6496 Hwy. 411 in Benton.
against a man accused of killing General Sessions Judge William GOLD JEWELRY
———
a police officer in eastern Brewer increased the charge
Community Chapel Church of AND REPAIR
Tennessee has been increased to Thursday after a preliminary
God, 1807 Blythe Ave., will have
first-degree murder. hearing. The case will now be
its monthly food giveaway DIAMONDS ON SITE
Police had charged 44-year-old sent to a grand jury.
Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1
Brian Keith Stalans with criminal Blount County Sheriff’s Office
p.m. For information call 423- 574 PAUL HUFF PARKWAY, CLEVELAND, TN
homicide in the death of 32-year- Deputy David Mendez, who was
old Maryville Police Officer Kenny with Moats, testified that Stalans 479-2143. 423-790-7651 (IN FRONT OF
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Moats, who was fatally shot as he began shooting at them from the
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Commission will meet Tuesday
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Walk to End Jail and Bail to support
Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Association
planned
From staff reports posted to Facebook.
Checks can be made payable
The Bradley County Sheriff’s
to the Alzheimer’s Association for
for Sept. 24 Office Community Service Unit
the tax deductible donation.
will sponsor a “Community Jail
Cash donations will be accepted
and Bail” in support of the
on the day of the event.
The Alzheimer’s Association is Alzheimer’s Association Friday, For more information, contact
inviting Cleveland area residents from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jean at 400-9518.
to unite in a movement to The BCSO Mobile Command The BCSO also encourages
reclaim the future for millions by Unit will serve as the “jail” and everyone to join them at the
participating in the Alzheimer’s will be located at the Cooke’s Alzheimer’s Walk on Saturday,
Association Walk to End Food Store parking lot. Sept. 25 on the Greenway.
Alzheimer’s. For as as little as $10, a “war- Registration for that event is
Walk to End Alzheimer’s will rant” can be obtained to have from 9 until 10 a.m. The walk
take place on Sept. 24 at the someone “arrested” within the starts at 10 a.m.
Cleveland/Bradley County Cleveland city limits to raise
Greenway. Registration will funds to fight Alzheimers’
begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Disease.
opening ceremony and walk at Once the officer has made the
Heal and Hope
10 a.m. “arrest,” arrestees will be trans-
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is ported to the Mobile Command Counseling Services
more than a walk. It is an experi- Unit at Cook’s where they will
Main office: 989 Gaut St. SE, Cleveland, T N 37311
ence for hundreds of participants Submitted photo have to raise “bail” to be released. Additional Location, Decatur, TN
BCSO DepUTY STeve MCCUllOUgh, Sgt. Mario Santos, and Deputy Earl Pike, members of the
in the area who will learn about department’s Public Safety Unit, are seen with regulation child car seat. “Detainees” will be able to Glyndora Condon
Alzheimer's disease and how to munch on doughnuts complim- L.P.C.
get involved with this critical Child Passenger Safety Week nets of Townhouse Bake Shop [phone]
cause, from advocacy opportuni- and have their mugshot taken healhopecounseling.com
ties and clinical studies enroll- and dissemintated by email or Call For Appointment Today!
ment to support programs and
services. focuses on proper car seats
Walk participants also honor
those affected by Alzheimer's dis-
ease with the poignant Promise
From staff reports dren are properly restrained in Once a child outgrows the rear-
Garden ceremony.
vehicles. facing only “infant” car seat,
“Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the The Bradley County Sheriff’s
“Using car seats that are age he/she should travel in a rear-
world’s largest event to raise Office is partnering with the
and size appropriate is the best facing “convertible” or all-in-one
awareness and funds for Tennessee Highway Safety Office
way to keep your child safe,” said car seat.
Alzheimer’s care, support and and the National Highway Traffic
Sheriff Eric Watson. Once your child outgrows the
research,” stated Cindy Lowery, Safety Administration
“Car seats matter, and having rear-facing size limits, he or she
senior vice president of the (N.H.T.S.A.) to educate parents
the right car seat installed and is ready to travel in a forward-fac-
Alzheimer’s Association. and caregivers during National
used the right way is critical. Too ing car seat with a harness and
“It is also a chance for the Child Passenger Safety Week,
often, parents also move their tether. After outgrowing the for-
community to gather at a local taking place today through
children to the front seat before ward-facing car seats, children
level to honor loved ones and Saturday.
they should, which increases the should be placed in booster seats
raise awareness of a disease that Motor vehicle crashes are a
risk of injury and death. The until they’re the right size to use
affects so many.” leading killer of children ages 1 to
safest place for all kids under 13 seat belts safely.
In addition to the two-mile 13. From 2009 to 2013, an esti-
is in the back seat of the car,” Watson advised, “Data collect-
walk, participants will have a mated 611,000 children were
Watson added. ed at car seat check events indi-
chance to learn more about the injured, and 3,335 were killed
N.H.T.S.A. recommends keep- cate that 82 percent of Tennessee
Alzheimer’s Association pro- while riding in cars, pickups,
ing children rear-facing as long children are not properly
grams and services, visit with vans, and S.U.V.s.
as possible up to the top height restrained. This could be that
local vendors and participate in a The Public Service Unit along
or weight allowed by their partic- they are using the wrong seat for
special tribute to those who have with the patrol deputies will con-
ular seats. their age or height, that they are
experienced or are experiencing tinue to focus on ensuring chil-
not using a seat at all, or that the
Alzheimer’s.
seat itself was not installed cor-
The special tribute, the
Sheriff’s Office planning
rectly.
Promise Garden Ceremony,
The Public Safety Unit has cer-
allows for participants to come
tified child passenger safety tech-
together and make a commit-
Citizen Academy Oct. 10
nicians, which we are one of the
ment to fulfill their promise to
128 fitting stations across the
remember, to honor, to care and
state. We are able to inspect your
to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
From staff reports including recruiting, administra- vehicle, seat, and child’s informa-
Through colored flowers, the
tion, patrol operations, traffic tion to see what installation will
Promise Garden ceremony repre- The Bradley County Sheriff’s
enforcement and communica- best fit your needs and keep your
sents the diverse reasons partic- Office will be hosting a Citizen’s
ipants have gathered to partici- tions, criminal law, S.W.A.T. and little ones the safest.”
Academy beginning Oct. 10,
pate. On walk day, walkers will hostage negotiations, crime For more information on child
according to Sheriff Eric Watson.
have an opportunity to receive a scene investigations, corrections passenger safety laws go to
The program is designed to
promise flower and write a per- and many other areas. http://tntrafficsafety.org/pro-
promote a better understanding
sonal message on it to further The Citizen’s Academy does grams/child-passenger-safety.
between the sheriff’s office and
strengthen their dedication. not limit participants to class-
the residents of Bradley County
Alzheimer’s disease is a grow- room training.
with information and resources,
ing epidemic and the nation’s Students are given the oppor-
mutual learning, critical analysis
sixth-leading cause of death. As tunity to tour the 911 Emergency
of issues, and an exchange of
baby boomers age, the number of Communications Dispatch
ideas and perspectives within the
individuals living with Center; tour the jail and judicial
law enforcement community and
Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly facilities; attend a Special
the criminal justice system.
escalate, increasing well beyond Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.)
The program consists of a
today’s more than 5 million demonstration and participate in
series of 10 classes and discus-
Americans to as many as 16 mil- sions held once a week, on firearms safety.
lion by 2050. Monday evenings typically from Space is limited in the Citizens
There will be onsite registra- 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. There is no Academy; registration and a
tion on the 24th, or participants cost to participate. background check are required.
can visit alz.org/walk to register The classes will provide an in- Anyone interested in attend-
online. depth view into various areas and ing, please contact Director
To learn more about disease specialized units of law enforce- Arnold Botts at the Bradley
and available resources, call the ment. It is an educational and County Sheriff’s Office, 2290
toll-free Alzheimer’s Association informative program that gives Blythe Avenue, Cleveland, TN
24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
residents the opportunity to 37311. Telephone: (423) 728-
learn about the issues that affect 7300. Applications may also be
Shields sought
law enforcement efforts in requested via FAX at (423) 473-
Bradley County. 1505.
in multiple Participants learn about virtu- Registration deadline is Sept.
ally every aspect of a deputy’s job 30.
theft cases
C A
HURCH CTIVITIES
From Staff Reports
Police are seeking information
invites you to join us for
on a man accused of thefts from
an APD-40 business earlier this Gene Rice will be the speaker through Wednesday at East Side
month. for the His Hands Extended church of Christ, 252 Wildwood
John L. Shields Jr., 33, is Devotional at Garden Plaza, 3500 Ave. Paul Sain of Pulaska will be National Alpaca Farm Days
accused of mul- Keith St., Tuesday at 7 a.m. the guest speaker.
tiple thefts from ——— ——— Saturday, September 24 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Homestead Homecoming will be held at Homecoming is today, begin-
Tractor, with the Rolling Brook Baptist Church ning at 11, at Hopewell Baptist
most recent with services today, beginning at Church. The Ladies of Lee will be
occurring on 10:30 a.m. Recognized will be the singing. Explore alpaca farming!
Monday, Sept. featured singers. ———
12. Total value ——— Gloria Ward will speak today, Tour the farm and learn about investing in
of the stolen Christian rap artist Zero Doubt beginning at 11, at Shiloh
Shields items is estimat- (Nate Davis) will be in the 10 a.m. Missionary Baptist Church’s alpacas and creating products form their fleece.
ed by Cleveland and 6 p.m. services today at Women’s Day program.
Police at around $4,000. Cleveland Christian Fellowship, ——
There are active warrants out 695 South Ocoee St. Wetmore Baptist Church in
LIQUIDATING OUR
on Shields, according to Sgt. Evie ——— Delano will be celebrating its cen-
West, public information officer Covenant Baptist Church, 249 tennial today, beginning at
for the police department. Calhoun Road, will have 10:45 a.m., special hymns from FARM STORE!
Anyone with information of Homecoming today, beginning at the past, guest speaker Andy
Shields’ whereabouts is asked to 10:45 a.m. Gene Higgins will be Jordon and possibly some words
Enjoy a 40% discount on
contact Detective Andy Ratcliff of ministering in song. of wisdom from some of the
the Cleveland Police Department ——— church’s oldest members. everything in the store and
at 423-476-1121, or leave a con- Fall revival gospel meetings will Following the service there will be
fidential tip on the CPD’s begin today, 9:30, 10:30 and 6 a covered-dish meal and some up to 70% off select items!
Facebook site. p.m., and continued at 7 nightly good ole fellowship.
3 injured when vehicle crashes through festival barricade
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CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — the vehicle drove into vendor The driver, 18-year-old Foster’s Trail & Alpaca Farm
Authorities say three people were tents and cooking equipment set Matthew Cecil Gilbert of Raleigh,
Susan & Peter Goodwin, 5749 N Lee Highway,
taken to a hospital after being up downtown. The injuries were was charged with simple posses-
struck by a vehicle that crashed not life-threatening. sion of marijuana and failure to Cleveland, Tennessee • [phone]
through a barricade at a harvest Beard says the injured were reduce speed to avoid a collision.
Email: [email protected]
festival. cooking barbecue overnight to Police say he was not under
Town of Clayton spokeswoman serve Saturday at the Clayton the influence of drugs or alcohol. Website: www.fosterstrailalpacas.com
Stacy Beard says it happened Harvest and Music Festival. It was not immediately known if
about 2 a.m. on Saturday when Clayton is southeast of Raleigh. he had an attorney.
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New state IEA program gives
W L
ALK FOR IFE
new special education options
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG “The bottom line is you are get-
Banner Staff Writer ting to choose your child’s special
education options,” Wright said.
Local parents recently got the “We provide oversight, but it is
chance to learn more about a new your choice.”
state program which could help However, she cautioned parents
students with disabilities. who choose to put their children in
Rebecca Wright, director of the the IEA program forfeit the right to
Individualized Education Account receive special education services
Program for the Tennessee through a public school.
Department of Education, spoke Students will also still have to be
about the program at Bachman tested at regular intervals to
Academy in McDonald. ensure they are making adequate
The new program, which takes academic progress.
effect Jan. 1, 2017, was the result The amount of money a student
of a bill state legislators passed in will receive under the IEA program
2015. depends on where the student
“It is considered one of the first lives.
major school choice programs to The amount is based in part on
actually be passed by our state leg- the amount of per-pupil funding
SuppORTERS Of NEW Hope Pregnancy Care Center showed up bright and early for the 20th islature,” Wright said. “It’s historic, Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG the state allots to students living in
because there have been bills pro- REBECCA WRIGHT, director a given school district.
Annual Walk for Life Saturday morning.
posed for decades. They’ve never of the Individualized Education Wright said the statewide aver-
passed. This is really a monumen- Account Program for the age is expected to be about $6,300
tal moment for Tennessee.” Tennessee Department of per year, but that will vary from
The bill, known as the Education, speaks to a local district to district.
Individualized Education Act, has This money is given directly to a
audience about the new state
resulted in a program which will student’s parents on a state-issued
program.
soon allow students with disabili- debit card. Those who use it must
ties to attend private schools using submit expense reports and
state funds. describes a student's disability and receipts to the state to ensure the
The program will give parents the measures the school will need money is being used for the stu-
money they can put toward the to take to help that student with dent’s education.
education of their children with their learning. During a question-and-answer
disabilities. These funds can be While every Tennessee public session, Wright fielded queries
used for private school education, school is required to provide spe- from parents concerned their chil-
educational therapy services, cial education services to students dren did not meet all the eligibility
assistive technology devices and who need them, Wright said the criteria. At least one mother said
more. new IEA program gives families she had already withdrawn her
Wright said the bill which made some additional options. child from public school and did
the program possible was “very Parents who enroll their chil- not meet the enrollment require-
controversial,” because some were dren in the IEA program have two ment.
concerned about how a school main options. They can home- While Wright said she sympa-
voucher program would affect school their children or send them thizes with parents in such situa-
public schools. However, it did to a “participating” private school. tions, no exceptions can be made
eventually pass, with detailed cri- Private schools must apply to be for students who do not meet the
teria outlining which students are part of the program. While several criteria.
eligible and how the funds can be schools have “expressed interest” “It is in the law written this way;
SEvERAl MEMBERS OfCleveland Middle School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes club carried the used. in the program, Wright said her we can’t change it,” Wright said.
banner for the 20th Annual Walk for Life Saturday morning. “This is not a voucher program,” department had received hardly She encouraged parents to care-
Wright said. “School vouchers are any applications. fully consider whether or not the
designed to be used for private “Some of them are nervous IEA program would work well for
school tuition only. This is a much because it’s a new program,” their children.
broader program.” Wright said. “We expect some will She said parents should look at
To qualify for the new program, wait to see how schools do the first the lists of services their children
a student must have been enrolled year.” are currently being provided in
in public school under an individ- Officials from event host public schools, check into the
ualized education program, or IEP, Bachman Academy, a private costs of other options and see
for at least one year, have moved to school for students with learning whether or not they can fully cover
the state at least six months disabilities, said they are planning those costs with help from the IEA
before, or be enrolling in kinder- to apply this year. program.
garten for the first time. Even if parents of children with Those interested in applying to
A student must also have at disabilities cannot use the IEA be part of the new program start-
least one of the following condi- funds for private schools near ing in January must apply by Oct.
tions listed as a “primary” or “sec- them, they can still use funds for 14. There will be a spring 2017
ondary” disability on an IEP: home schooling. deadline for those wishing to enroll
autism, deaf-blindness, hearing Funds can be used toward cur- their children for the 2017-18
impairments, intellectual disabili- riculum, tutoring services, technol- school year.
ty, orthopedic impairments, trau- ogy and a variety of other educa- For more information, visit
matic brain injury and/or visual tional tools, as long as they each http://tn.gov/education/section/i
impairments. fulfill a legitimate educational pur- ea or email [email protected]
An IEP is a document which pose. or call 615-253-3781.
Traffic difficulties at Hopewell School
ATTENdEES Of THE Walk for Life headed out from North Cleveland Church of God Saturday morn-
ing to walk through downtown Cleveland and around New Hope Pregnancy Care Center's facility before to be addressed in Monday meeting
heading back to the church.
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Road, but parents have been announced plans to widen
Banner Staff Writer known to idle their cars on Freewill Highway 60, Caywood noted the
and form a line stretching all the school should request to make
The Education committee of the way onto Georgetown. changes in conjunction with the
Bradley County Commission and During an April meeting of the widening project.
an ad hoc committee between the school board and commission’s In a handful of committee meet-
Commission and the Bradley Hopewell/Highway 60 Committee, ings since 2014, commissioners,
County Board of Education will members discussed a couple possi- school board members and school
meet Monday in hopes of address- ble measures to help. Those includ- officials have discussed ideas to
ing a problem at a local school. ed changing the traffic pattern par- relieve the traffic congestion.
The group will be discussing ents follow when picking up chil- These ideas have included
possible solutions to traffic tie-ups dren. requesting to add a new exit from
which often occur outside Hopewell However, Hughes said he is con- school property onto Highway 60.
Elementary School. tinuing to receive complaints from However, the TDOT project is cur-
“We have to do something now,” constituents about the traffic issue. rently at a standstill.
District 1 Commissioner Mike The committee began in 2014 While TDOT in April of this year
Hughes said during a recent after fellow 1st District announced a funding commitment
Commission meeting. Commissioner Terry Caywood for the widening project, it will not
At issue is how afternoon school spoke to the school board about be funded until the 2018 fiscal
pick-up traffic at Hopewell backs the traffic concern. year.
up from a secondary road onto a “You shouldn’t be allowed to Monday’s meeting will likely be
state highway — Highway 60, also park in the road,” Caywood said. about what can be done to help
known as Georgetown Road. With the Tennessee Department relieve the school’s traffic issues in
Hopewell is located on Freewill of Transportation having the meantime.
OvER 400 pEOplE showed up to support New Hope Pregnancy Care Center and participate in the
20th Annual Walk for Life at North Cleveland Church of God Saturday morning.
FALL ALLERGIES?
Lines form at the gas pump
FIND RELIEF NOW.
in the wake of pipeline spill
ATLANTA (AP) — Lines formed The company has acknowl- sumers fill up unnecessarily, top
at gas stations across the South edged that between 252,000 gal- off their tanks when they aren’t
on Saturday and drivers who were lons and 336,000 gallons of gaso- close to empty, and fill multiple Coughing? Itchy eyes?
able to find fuel had to pay more line leaked from a pipeline near containers at the pumps, then
for it in some cases, as prices Helena, Alabama, since the spill our petroleum retailers will not be Stuffy nose? Fatigue?
edged up following a pipeline spill was first detected Sept. 9. It’s able to keep up with the demand
Our board certified allergists can
in Alabama. unclear when the spill actually of the fuel supply,” he said.
Fuel supplies in at least five started. Quik Trip spokesman Mike help! Trust the experts to diagnose
states — Alabama, Georgia, “The department will remain Thornbrugh said several stations
your allergy or asthma symptoms
Tennessee and the Carolinas — on site to carry out its investiga- in South Carolina were seeing
were threatened by the spill, and tion, and make sure the operator outages. and work with you to find a solution
the U.S. Department of is taking the necessary steps to “When you have a pipeline of
that fits your lifestyle.
Transportation ordered the com- prevent any future incidents,” that magnitude go down, it just
pany responsible to take correc- agency administrator Marie shows everybody unfortunately
tive action before the fuel starts Therese Dominguez said in a how fragile the system is and it
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Documents detail government damage of Trail of Tears
COKER CREEK (AP) — The supposed to be protecting the trail lies near Fort Armistead, one edge of the Cherokee National area has been and will continue Marvin Harper, who lives near
U.S. Forest Service has ripped up trail for future generations. of the stops where Cherokees Forest in March and June 2014, to be a priority for us,” Cherokee the trail and is president of the
a portion of the Trail of Tears in The $28,500 in contracting were held during their forced it didn’t even own the land, National Forest Supervisor JaSal Coker Creek Heritage Group,
the Appalachian Mountains, work done in 2014 involved using migration West in the 1830s. This although it was planning to pur- Morris said in an Oct. 2014 news took an AP reporter to see the
reopening wounds for Native heavy equipment to dig three part of the trail follows the first chase it, according to Forest release announcing its purchase. damage Thursday. Clambering
Americans who consider sacred deep trenches called “tank traps” commercial road across the Service documents obtained by Many Forest Service officials over one of the berms and drop-
the land where thousands of and a series of 35 berms. It was mountains in that region, the The Associated Press. The docu- didn’t realize the land had been ping into a trench on the other
their ancestors died during their meant to keep out all-terrain Unicoi Turnpike, which in turn ments were provided to AP by the disturbed until July 2015, when side, only his head was visible.
forced migration westward. vehicles and prevent erosion, but followed the course of an ancient environmental group Public the agency hosted representa- “This is an embarrassment and
The man-made trenches and agency officials now say it was Native American trail. Employees for Environmental tives of the Cherokee tribes and a great loss to all of us who take
berms were discovered last sum- done in violation of federal laws. The Forest Service has apolo- Responsibility and authenticated the National Parks Service to pride in this part of East
mer but the details about how it Sheila Bird of the Cherokee gized to the tribes for the damage, by the Forest Service. develop an interpretive plan for Tennessee,” he said.
happened and those responsible Nation said she cried when she both physical and emotional, and The documents outline the the trail and Fort Armistead. Since the destruction, Forest
hadn’t been publicly identified. In was asked at a meeting with is consulting with them over how extensive process the Forest Susan Abram, president of the Service officials are halting all
documents obtained recently by Forest Service officials to talk to repair it. No plan has been Service employees should have North Carolina chapter of the work within a half-mile of either
The Associated Press, the Forest about the impact of the damage. finalized, and Forest Service gone through before doing the Trail of Tears Association, was side of the trail in four Southern
Service acknowledged that an “The trail is part of our history, spokeswoman Stephanie work but didn’t. among a group that hiked out to states.
employee approved construction of why we are here in Oklahoma,” Johnson said the agency does not For instance, the ranger who the trail and discovered the dam- Bird said she still has ques-
along a section of the trail in said Bird, who is the special proj- yet know what the restoration approved the project told another age. tions about how the damage
eastern Tennessee without ects officer for the nation’s Tribal work will cost. employee they didn’t’ have to “Everybody was just kind of came about, but she appreciates
authorization, an embarrassing Historic Preservation Office. When the Forest Service dug comply with the National shocked,” said the Western that the Forest Service is trying to
blunder for an agency that was The portion of the damaged up portions of the trail on the Environmental Policy Act Carolina University history pro- make it right.
because they did not own the fessor. “This is a national historic “They came to us with an enor-
land. trail ... part of our national her- mous amount of humility,” Bird
“Despite the lack of compliance itage.” said.
with our own policies for the The trail stretches for thou-
National Environmental Policy sands of miles through nine
Act and federal laws like the ESA states. Aaron Mahr, the National MullinaxLincolnOnline.com
(Endangered Species Act), NPHA Parks Service superintendent for [phone]
(National Historic Preservation the trail, said his agency works
550 1st Street NW
Act), and the purchase option’s with private landowners and gov-
requirements, the project was ernment agencies to protect the
orally approved,” the documents portions of the trail that cross
state. their properties. Mahr said seeing
It’s not clear what, if anything, photos of the damage done by the
DON’S
happened to the employees who Forest Service left him shaking
ignored the law. The local ranger his head.
who gave the approval for the Jack Baker, National Trail of FENCE CO.
construction had been with Tears Association president and
Forest Service for more than 35 a member of the Cherokee Nation
Since 1961
years before she retired in Tribal Council, also learned of
February 2015. The Forest the destruction by seeing photos.
ALL TYPES
Service said it won’t discuss per- “I thought it was done deliber-
OF FENCING
sonnel matters. ately and intentionally to destroy
Public Employees for part of the trail. ... Other trail
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Environmental Responsibility segments are identical and ero-
executive director Jeff Ruch said sion is not really a concern,” he & 336-1501
that’s not good enough. said.
“This is one the most blatant
official desecrations of a sacred
site in modern American history,” We Have Cash!
Ruch said in a statement. “Jaw-
AP Photo/Erik Schelzig
CokEr CrEEkresident and historical preservationist Marvin Harper observes damage to a section dropping incompetence mixed Loans Up To
of the Trail of Tears in the Appalachian Mountains. The flag indicates a spot where the U.S. Forest with abject dereliction of duty
Service used heavy equipment to make trenches and berms in what agency officials now say was in vio- coated in an impenetrable mantle $1,250
of bureaucratic self-preservation
lation of federal laws, The U.S. Forest Service is apologizing after it ripped up a portion of the Trail of
spawned this debacle.”
Tears in the Appalachian Mountains. The damage has reopened wounds for Native Americans who con-
The group is asking the U.S.
sider the land sacred. Fast Friendly Approval
Agriculture Department for a
thorough review by independent Telephone Applications Welcome
Sister of black man killed by police investigators and appropriate
disciplinary action.
Months after the damage,
in Tulsa says he was unarmed Forest Service officials who were
still unaware of the work extolled
the pristine nature and historical
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The sister revealed until a news conference unrelated call and approached. “Protecting the Trail of Tears 2538 Keith St. • Cleveland, TN
of a black man shot and killed by Monday by Police Chief Chuck “From that point, I do not know and other significant sites in this
a Tulsa police officer when he Jordan. what occurred. We have no idea,
reached into an SUV stalled in the An attorney for the Crutcher and that’s what is so difficult for
street said on Saturday that she family, Damario Solomon- us and the family,” Solomon-
does not believe her brother was Simmons, called on Saturday for Simmons said. “That’s our job, to
armed. police to release any video of the try to get answers for this family
Terrence Crutcher, 40, died at shooting. Police spokeswoman as they’re mourning.”
the hospital where he was taken Jeanne MacKenzie said she MacKenzie said an officer
after he was shot by the officer at believes the officers’ dash cam- responding to another call saw YOU’RE INVITED!
around 8 p.m. Friday, police said. eras might have captured video of the vehicle in the middle of the
“One fact I do know is that my the shooting. Tulsa police officers road and called for backup, and
brother was unarmed,” Terrence don’t have body cameras, the two officers were walking
Crutcher’s twin sister Tiffany although they were selected to toward the SUV when Crutcher
Crutcher told a news conference receive a nearly $600,000 cash- approached them from the side of
Saturday. “I’m just devastated.” match grant for them in 2015. the road.
MacKenzie declined to say Solomon-Simmons told “He refused to follow com-
Saturday whether a weapon was reporters that Crutcher was in mands given by the officers,”
found and said the items that the area because his car stalled MacKenzie said. “They continued
were recovered will not be and officers saw him while on an to talk to him, he continued not to
listen and follow any commands.”
Police: Anti-cop note found
Tulsa police did not release the
names and races of the officers’ Lunch & Learn
at scene of deadly rampage involved. The officer who shot
Crutcher was placed on paid
leave, which is routine in cases of
police-involved shootings. The Tuesday, September 27, 11:30 a.m.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A “ram- through the streets of Philadelphia
county district attorney’s office
bling” note expressing hatred for began about 11:20 p.m. Friday
will determine if the shooting was
police was found after a man when Sgt. Sylvia Young, a 19-year
justified, MacKenzie said.
opened fire on a Philadelphia police veteran, was ambushed
“Every situation is different.
police officer then went on a while sitting in her patrol car in
Officers are involved in typically
shooting rampage, injuring a sec- west Philadelphia; she was shot a
fast-moving situations, and offi-
ond officer, killing a woman and number of times in the arm and
cers who choose to use force, base
wounding three other people protective vest, Ross said. Rick Hughes & Granger Hughes,
(those decisions) on the situation
before he was shot and killed by “She didn’t hear him say a
police in an alley, authorities said word, just walked up on her and involved that they are Hughes & Associates Insurance Agency
facing,”MacKenzie said.
Saturday. started firing,” Ross said. “She did
Police Commissioner Richard hear about 15 shots or so, and Online court records show "Medicare & You - ABCs of Medicare"
Ross identified the gunman in the that’s consistent with the scene, Terrence Crutcher of Tulsa with
Friday overnight attack as 25- where we believe she was struck the same date of birth as the man How Part A & Part B work and the cost
year-old Nicholas Glenn, who was at least eight times.” who was killed pleaded no contest
“well-known” to police and has a Officers hearing the shots pur- in 1996 to carrying a concealed
criminal record. sued the gunman, who then fired weapon and resisting an officer We will discuss the "Medicare and You" book,
Ross said Glenn had a 9mm into a nearby bar, hitting a securi- and was given a six-month sus-
what is in it and how to understand all of your
Ruger and at least three maga- ty guard in the leg, then grabbed a pended sentence.
zines as well as a plastic bag with woman and used her as a shield His only other court records Medicare Supplement options. We will also talk
13 to 15 live rounds. Investigators before shooting her in the leg, were for traffic violations, the
were trying to track the origins of Ross said. Moments later, the sus- most recent occurring in 2005. about protecting your retirement.
the weapon, which had an obliter- pect shot into a car 14 times, hit- Tulsa has a troubled recent
ated serial number. ting a man and a woman in the history of police relations with the
“Obviously, he was hell-bent on chest. The 25-year-old woman, African-American community. In
hurting a lot of people,” the com- who was hit seven times, was pro- April, a white reserve Tulsa Our Lunch & Learn includes
missioner said at a news confer- nounced dead just before 2 a.m. County sheriff’s deputy was con-
a complimentary lunch and seminar.
ence, adding that “we aren’t Saturday, police said. victed of manslaughter in the fatal
absolutely clear as to why.” Ross said two police officers and shooting a year earlier of an
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The note was addressed University of Pennsylvania police unarmed black suspect who was
“Doomed People” and expressed officer Ed Miller chased the man on the ground being restrained by
hatred for law enforcement and a into an alley, where the suspect officers. The deputy said he
probation officer; it was found on was shot and killed. Miller was thought he was shooting his stun
the gunman, Ross said. Police shot in the pelvis and right ankle. gun when he shot the man with a
believe Glenn acted on his own Both Miller, 56, and Young, 46, handgun.
and not as part of a group. were in stable condition Saturday The shooting led to an investi-
Ross described the violent at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, as gation that resulted in misde-
events as “completely bizarre” and were the three other people hit by meanor charges against the coun-
said he “would have no difficulty” gunfire. Police said both officers ty sheriff, who resigned and later
believing mental illness was were in good spirits. pleaded no contest to a charge of
involved in Glenn’s actions. Ross said he was astounded the refusal to perform official duty
“We know (Glenn) carried out officers survived the close-range and pleaded guilty to willful viola-
one of the most violent acts that shooting, and recalled the Jan. 7 tion of the law. The reserve
we’ve seen in Philadelphia in a ambush shooting of Officer Jesse deputy program was briefly dis-
long time,” he said. “This rambling Hartnett. Hartnett was shot and banded after an official report
suggests that he clearly was trying wounded as he sat in his cruiser found it was riddled with corrup-
to target a police officer, as he did at an intersection by a man who tion and reserves were poorly 3500 Keith Street NW • Cleveland, TN • GardenPlazaAtCleveland.com
...” investigators say told them he was trained. But a new police chief 4
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Cleveland State to host Tennessee Promise Saturday
Cleveland State Community ed from high school. Whether in May 2017 will be able to advantage of this unique ment services, dual enrollment, application or the CSCC applica-
College will be hosting its you have never attended college obtain information and register Saturday opportunity and come humanities/social sciences, tion. Most applications will take
Tennessee Promise Saturday on or have worked for a while, but for Tennessee Promise, the and speak with our faculty and business/technology, math/sci- approximately 20-30 minutes to
Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in desire a career change, this day state’s last-dollar scholarship staff from departments across ence, counseling and career complete, so participants should
Room 108 of the Career is for you, a spokesman said. program. campus.” services, as well as service-learn- arrive with ample time to com-
Education Building on the main The CSCC Athens Center is “The open house is a great Participants will have the ing. plete these.
campus. also hosting a similar event from opportunity for prospective stu- opportunity to attend some Registration and check-in will For more information on the
Also, on the same day, there 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 1. dents to come to campus and informative sessions including take place in the foyer of the Tennessee Promise Saturday /
will be an open house from 8:30 Representatives from academ- hear what CSCC has to offer, ones on Admissions, Financial George R. Johnson Cultural Open House, visit Cleveland
to 11:30 a.m. in the George R. ic departments, financial aid and both for traditional and non-tra- Aid/Tennessee Promise, Heritage Center, and refresh- State’s website at clevelandstate-
Johnson Cultural Heritage admissions will be there to pro- ditional students, stated Athletics, etc. ments will be provided. cc.edu or contact Tracey Wright
Center. vide information to help prospec- Suzanne Bayne, assistant direc- Prospective students will also Attendees will have the chance at 423-473-2341 or email
The open house is for high tive students get started in the tor of enrollment services for be able to go on a tour of the to use computers to complete [email protected].
school seniors, as well as stu- right direction. In addition, high admissions and recruitment. campus and participate in a the Free Application for Federal For information on the Athens
dents who have already graduat- school seniors who will graduate “We hope that everyone will take mini-fair that includes enroll- Student Aid, Tennessee Promise Center event, call 423-745-8486.
Bernhardt
From Page 1
suddenly for a symphony con- program Oct. 24 will include
ductor. I gave it a try for a Sibelius’ ‘Finlandia.’ That’s also
semester. We looked at each standard repertoire they can
other and decided maybe it achieve.”
could continue.” Bernhardt said the idea for a
He said the orchestra is com- pops series came from Lee
posed of music majors and non- University President Dr. Paul
majors. Conn.
“We have a lot of non-majors “After a concert one night, he
in the orchestra because this is came up to me and asked, ‘You
a liberal arts school. We have do pops concerts, right?’ He
people who are accomplished knew I was with the Boston Pops
and those who are less so,” and I’m doing more and more,”
Bernhardt said. “But, I consider Bernhardt said. “He then asked
it my mission to give all of these if they would be of any benefit to
Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS
PARTICIPATING IN A DRILL this week to increased awareness of school bus stop traffic laws were kids the opportunity to experi- the kids. I told him he may have
members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Cleveland Police Department, and Cleveland City Schools. ence what it is to make great been the first university presi-
music together as best that we dent to ever ask. But, the
At the start of the afternoon drill at the city’s school transportation center were, from left, State Trooper
can.” answer is absolutely, because
Nathan Aly, Trooper Chuck Melhorn, THP Sgt. Alan Bailey, Trooper Cameron Azbill, Trooper Willis
He said the joy for him is while those who become pros will be
Moore, Trooper Wade Clepper, Scott Criddle and Jennifer Samples of the Cleveland Police Department,
he is on the podium and working doing this in their lives. The kids
Cleveland Schools Transportation Supervisor Hal Taylor, Evie West of the Cleveland Police Department,
with them, “I look around and do really enjoy it and the audi-
and Cleveland Director of Schools Dr. Russell Dyer. everyone of them is trying the ence has a wonderful time and
very best they can.” it’s educational.”
“They are all doing their best. “I think this is a real enrich-
Bus
They are working the best they ment of their musical experience
can while carrying a full load at here by having these fun —
school. So, I admire it. I get a lot though somewhat challenging —
From Page 1 of energy from them and, always Bernhardt pops programs,” Bernhardt said.
as a teacher, you end up learn- He said there is no piece of
The buses were selected by ing every bit as much as you end are in front of a bunch of people music he would not conduct
Taylor and his staff, based on up teaching. It’s become a beau- who are judging you for what having developed a wide range of
reports from Cleveland bus driv- tiful relationship,” he said. you have to offer,” Bernhardt tastes early in life.
ers. Bernhardt said one of the pos- said. “You need to become com- “I grew up a rock and roll kid
Taylor and his assistance itives about Lee University is fortable with who you are. It’s a who loved Bach. My parents lis-
Valerie Mack, said there have “there is such great support for journey and not something you tened to the crooners — Julus
been a number of reports of vehi- the arts.” can teach.” LaRosa, Rosemary Clooney,
cles passing stopped school “In my view, Lee is enlightened Bernhardt said his graduate Perry Como — so I had so many
buses on Peerless Road and in terms of its view of the arts as experience at USC was where he different kinds of music in my
North Lee Highway. a vital, important part of creat- had enough time on the podium life,” Bernhardt said. “I’ve grown
He said there have been addi- ing great citizens,” he said. to “work that out.” up a generalist and not a spe-
tional reports from bus routes on Bernhardt’s undergraduate “I had the advantage of having cialist. I feel very lucky about
Georgetown and Adkisson Drive. minor was in physics and physicality in my life,” he said. that.”
Bailey said the ride-along drills astronomy. “A lot of conductors come out of Bernhardt said there is no
also tend to calm the students. “All of the plantary scientists a virtuoso, instrumental back- substitution for a live orchestral
“The trouble-makers will come and physicists, and it’s true now ground. But, the idea of being experience.
and sit right beside you,” he said. everywhere I go, so many in the comfortable physically otherwise “There are things that happen
“They will usually be well- sciences have a direct connec- was not necessarily natural to in live performance that are
behaved, but they’ll overwhelm tion to something musical,” he them.” transcendant,” he said. “With
you with questions.” said. “I think there’s a direct Bernhardt said he suggests the sound systems we have
One of the difficulties in enforc- connection in the brain between young conductors take move- today, you can have a magnifi-
ing school bus traffic rules is the science and art.” ment classes and acting classes. cant theatrical experience at
bus drivers can only report viola- Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS Bernhardt’s major instrument “I lose myself in the music, but home. But with concerts, you
tors, and can take no action. If CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL students are shown getting on is piano, and he played guitar in to get to lose yourself in what are seeing human beings at
they are passed by a motorist buses Thursday afternoon in front of the school’s Science Wing. THP a rock band for several years. you are doing it’s not to lose con- work. You are seeing 60, 80
when stopped, and get the vehi- officers were on hand, and accompanying at least one of the buses “I studied flute for awhile and, trol, but it’s to be involved — musicians who have spent all of
cle’s license number, they can in an attempt to increase awareness of school bus stop laws, and the as part of the graduate school at totally, mentally and physically their lives perfecting their art
report the violation to the state. fact violations of the law have increased in the area. the University of Southern involved — yet, with clarity. That and have come together on stage
The state in turn will send a California, you have to know takes time,” he said. and — for better or for worse —
warning letter to the motorist. stop traffic violations. Asked if — About two-thirds of the how to create a sound on all the “Conducting is letting yourself are guided in performance by a
Sgt. Bailey said violations wit- the school system might consider motorists passed buses from the instruments in order that what go, but being so natural and conductor you either love or
nessed by officers riding the more frequent monitoring of bus front (59.1 percent), as opposed you say on the podium makes comfortable with your physicali- don’t care for.”
school bus are communicated to traffic in the future, he said it to the rear of the bus. sense,” he said. ty that you are always able to “I guarantee if you know a
the accompanying officer(s) in the would be difficult due to budget — Around 46 percent of the Bernhardt said he was a stu- express clearly what it is you piece really well and you go to
following patrol vehicles, which restraints. violations occurred in the morn- dent athlete playing soccer and want,” Bernhardt said. hear it in a live performance,
will then attempt to apprehend State and city officers will con- ing, 4 percent during the noon baseball through high school He said programming music you will learn something new
the vehicle. tinue to assist, when called on, hour, and about 49.9 percent in and college. for a Lee University concert con- about it,” Bernhardt said. “There
He said the motorist will be but both units feel the best way the evening. “I studied music, but wasn’t sists of selecting music for the is that magic and that is what
ticketed and be required to pay a to address the issue is increased Several states have taken steps sure about music until about students “which is challenging we desperately hope we
significant fine of between $150 awareness — such as Thursday’s to cut down on stop-arm viola- midway through my undergrad- but not overwhelming.” achieve.”
and $300. There is also an eight- drill and the close proximity of tions, passing laws to allow stop- uate career,” he said. “I always try every concert to The magic at Lee University
point penalty to your driving patrol vehicles to the school arm cameras on school buses Bernhardt said he “was lucky have them to feel they did better begins Sept. 26 with the Lee
record, and with 12 points you buses. and toughening penalties and enough” to have a conductor as than the last concert,” Symphony performing with
must attend a hearing. Cleveland Schools’ increasing fines. one of his instructors who gave Bernhardt said. ARRIVAL from Sweden perform-
Violators may also face Transportation Department has School bus stop laws dictate him lessons. In a few weeks, they will be ing the greatest hits of ABBA.
increased insurance rates. put together a video describing what a motorist must do in the “I had my first chance to con- performing the Beethoven 5th. The performance will begin at
Bailey said this is a growing, the dangers of school bus stop vicinity of a bus stop being used duct a college community “It’s very hard and very diffi- 7:30 p.m. that evening.
and very serious, problem in our violations. They hope to release by a school bus or other vehicles orchestra at Union College in cult, but I think achievable,” Tickets for the concert are $15
region. He said Hamilton County the video to the state for distribu- providing school transport. Schenectady, N.Y., at the begin- Bernhardt said. “What that for adults and $5 for children
has more than 150 buses, and tion, and Mack said, “We hope it The law requires drivers to ning of my senior year,” he said. means is they will do it quite and seniors. They can be pur-
last year there were approximate- will go viral!” stop and wait for a stopped “That moment on the podium — well and they will feel good chased at the Lee University Box
ly 200 violations reported each School and law enforcement school bus loading or unloading, if you believe in such things — is about how they have done it. It’s Office in the Dixon Center, or by
school day. officials emphasize that tens of so as to protect school children sort of where my musical self music they really need to know.” contacting (423) 614-8343,
State troopers assisting Sgt. thousands of motorists illegally boarding or alighting. One thing and my athletic self met.” Bernhardt said it is an Monday through Friday, from 3
Bailey this week included drive around school buses every many drivers do not realize is He now teaches conducting in unknown how many in the to 6 p.m.
Cameron Azbill, Willis Moore, day. A recent survey was con- that the law covers vehicles a university setting. orchestra will go on to be profes- For more information about
Nathan Aly, Chuck Melhorn and ducted by the National behind, or approaching, the bus. “The thing that happens as a sionals or teachers. the Presidential Concert Series,
Wade Clepper. Association of State Directors of Generally, if a stopped school conductor is you have to become “I think it’s important that visit http:// www. leeuniversity.
Bailey continued to empha- Pupil Transportation Services. It bus is displaying a flashing, un-self conscious and comfort- they do standard orchestral edu/pcs or call the School of
sizedthe drills are not held that involved 96,000 school bus driv- alternating red lamp, drivers able with your body while you repertoire,” he said. “That same Music at [phone].
often, and are mainly to increase ers in 33 states, about 20 percent meeting or overtaking the
awareness of traffic rules involv- of the nation’s bus drivers. stopped bus from either direction
ing school bus stops. The troop- On the day the survey was con- (front or back) must stop and
ers pointed out a stopped school ducted, 74,421 vehicles passed wait until the bus moves again or
bus, with its stop sign extended, school buses illegally. That num- the red light is off.
is the same as a stop sign along ber computes to 13 million viola- Although violations have
any roadway. tions in a 180-day school year. apparently increased in
“People realize they must stop These numbers could results in Southeast Tennessee, there has
at stop signs, but they often hundreds of fatalities among reportedly been a decrease
ignore stops signs on a school young, defenseless children. nationwide — with improved
bus,” said Azbill. Leon Langley, former presi- warning devices credited for the
Passing a stopped school bus dent of the national organiza- drop. Despite an increase in traf-
is a tremendous safety violation. tion, said, “We know that stu- fic and school bus ridership,
The Cleveland School System had dents are far safer in school annual fatalities and injuries to
a young female student from buses. When they are outside children struck by other vehicles
Arnold Elementary School struck the bus, they are more vulnera- has decreased as well.
by a passing high school driver ble to injury and death.” He said However, it is unclear whether
last year on Westland Drive. The the survey captured only a frac- the nationwide decrease is due to
young girl suffered a broken tion of the violations nationwide. better compliance, or better
ankle, but could have been killed. Other facts from the survey: awareness.
Dr. Dyer praised the school — Of the total 74,421 stop-arm State and city law enforce-
system’s partnership with state violations reported, 98.3 percent ment, and Cleveland school
and city law enforcement agen- were on the left or driver’s side, authorities, are hoping increased
cies in an attempt to raise aware- while only 1.7 percent were to the awareness will improve the sta- ARRIVAL From Sweden
ness of the danger of school bus right. tistics locally.
www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, September 18, 2016—9
Americans take on
more mortgage debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — More a normal housing market. More
Americans are buying houses purchases are being made by
and taking on mortgage debt at a actual homeowners and fewer by
time when higher home prices investors, who frequently pay
are also boosting their ownership with cash. All-cash sales fell to
stakes. their lowest level in nearly seven
The trends, revealed in a years in July.
Federal Reserve report Friday, Still, the increase in mortgage
reflect the healing of the U.S. debt remains tame by historical
housing market nearly a decade standards. Mortgage debt
after the real estate bubble burst. jumped at double-digit rates in
Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG The Fed’s quarterly report on 2004 and 2005, toward the end
A PANEL of business leaders discussed labor shortages during the Peak Performance Business Excellence Symposium held Friday at
household wealth showed that of last decade’s housing bubble.
Cleveland State Community College. From left are Dr. Erika Burk of Wacker Polysilicon, Tom Wilkerson of Lonza, Pete Ochel of Bayer, Don Americans’ net worth climbed 1.2 Americans were cashing out the
Kahler of Denso Manufacturing and Rick Creasy of Cleveland State. percent during the April-June equity in their homes while refi-
quarter, to $89.1 trillion. Stock nancing their mortgages and
and mutual fund portfolios using the proceeds to support
CSCC increased 2.3 percent to $21.2 greater spending.
trillion. Housing wealth rose 1.9 Home prices began to rebound
percent to $25.6 trillion. The in 2012, which has increased
value of checking and savings housing wealth. Ownership equi-
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accounts, as well as pension ty now equals 57.1 percent of the
entitlements, also climbed. value of Americans’ homes, the
ness discussions in the region. said. n Denise Rice of Peak Household wealth, or net highest level since 2006. That fig-
“It’s becoming more difficult to He added Bayer is also help- Performance, Inc., speaking worth, reflects the value of ure had plunged as low as 36
find the skilled workers employ- ing train future workers by about developing operational homes, stocks and other assets percent during the Great
ers are looking for,” Creasy said. recruiting people to be part of an excellence strategies; minus mortgages, credit card Recession, which officially began
He cited the area’s recent low internship program. n Dan Gilmore of Squire debt and other borrowing. The in December 2007 and ended in
unemployment rates as being Kahler said Denso has estab- Strategies speaking about the Fed’s figures aren’t adjusted for June 2009.
one reason for the supposed lished good working relation- U.S. Department of Labor’s new population growth or inflation. The overall increase in house-
scarcity. At the end of July, ships with Cleveland State and requirements for overtime pay Mortgage debt rose 2.5 percent hold wealth documented by the
Bradley County boasted a 4.7 the Tennessee College of Applied for salaried employees. in the second quarter at a sea- Fed’s report has likely been a
unemployment rate. Technology in Athens to make Creasy said he expects the sonally adjusted annual rate, the boost to confidence. When
Members of the panel spoke sure students are learning the event, which was in its second biggest quarterly gain in more Americans feel wealthier, they
about their current labor chal- skills they need to get jobs. year, will be held again next than eight years. The increase are likely to spend more, thereby
lenges and what they are doing The company has also helped year. appeared to reflect rising home providing a lift to the economy.
to address them. promote relevant programs in With Cleveland and surround- sales, which reached a nine-year Still, most wealth in the U.S. is
The panel included Dr. Erika area middle schools and high ing communities being part of high in June before slipping the highly concentrated, and so the
Burk, director of human schools, to get students interest- “such an industry-rich area,” following month. Higher sales gains benefit a relatively narrow
resources for Wacker; Tom ed in careers earlier. Creasy said the local colleges mean that more people are tak- portion of the population.
Wilkerson, director of manufac- “We realize that if you want a wish to do their part to help ing on mortgages. Roughly 10 percent of Americans
turing for Lonza; Pete Ochel, site skilled workforce in your com- business leaders improve. But it also reflects a return to own 80 percent of stocks.
manager for Bayer; and Don munity, you can’t wait until col-
Kahler, supervisor of education lege — or even high school,”
and development for Denso. Burk said Wacker has been Kahler said.
“It definitely has been a prob- investing in education to help As the discussions continued,
lem for us,” Burk said of trying insure it will have plenty of the panelists spoke more about
to find skilled workers at future workers. She said the how companies can partner with
Wacker. company has partnered with educational institutions.
Wilkerson said Lonza has local secondary schools to teach Partnerships between compa-
actually had to change how it students about manufacturing. nies and colleges can help adult
hires people. Rather than hiring It has also partnered with workers gain the skills they need
more temporary employees, the Chattanooga State Community to fill jobs. Partnerships between
company has been “converting College to start the Wacker companies and grade schools
to all full-time” to ensure it can Institute, where students learn can help students learn more
train and keep good workers. skills Wacker employees need. about different types of jobs.
Ochel said Bayer has had to The local Wacker plant has Partnerships, Creasy said,
address the challenge of finding placed focus on succession “are critical to all our success.
skilled workers when they are planning. Though workers from “You have to be in partner-
needed. He said something the company’s facilities in ship, working together,” he
needs to be done to help. Germany moved to help estab- added.
“We have to find a pipeline for lish the Charleston plant, she The Peak Performance event,
incoming talent,” Ochel said. said some have been making held Thursday and Friday, was
Kahler said Denso has also plans to return to Germany. held by Cleveland State and Lee
been working with a lot of tem- Wilkerson said moving from University. Business leaders
porary employees. However, the having temporary workers at from several educational institu-
company is working on expand- Lonza to having full-time tions and multinational compa-
ing and may move some tempo- employees is so far making a dif- nies offered training on leader-
rary workers into full-time posi- ference in the local facility’s ship and other topics relevant to
tions, so they will stay. retention. business professionals.
While each of the panelists He added Lonza has also part- In addition to the panel,
had cited challenges which were nered with Cleveland State to Friday’s schedule included:
unique to their specific compa- test employees during the hiring n Maurice Saliba of Hope
nies, Creasy noted he is hearing process to make sure those who 80/20 speaking about reducing
similar things from business are hired can actually do their health care costs by implement-
leaders throughout the region. jobs well. ing employee wellness pro-
“If you line up 10 HR folks, Ochel said Bayer has also ben- grams;
they’re going to be saying the efitted from using Cleveland n Kenny Hatch of Volkswagen
same thing,” Creasy said. State’s workforce testing services Group of America speaking
Panelists were then asked to when making hiring decisions. about succession planning and
describe how they have been try- “It helps us understand what the importance of developing
ing to build their labor forces. you’re getting in the door,” Ochel future leaders;
Transit
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back it counts as two rides. part and then shortened it to increase, but plans to watch
Data from the past five years five minutes. The main stops for carefully this year to see which
shows that CUATS always sees the Red Route include the routes have an increase in use
a dramatic increase in August. Bradley County Health to determine a possible reason.
“We are not really sure why. Department, Bradley County In response to the increased
We are not sure yet if it has to Justice Center and Walmart. use over the past few years,
do with Lee [University] going The extra bus for the Red establishing permanent bus
back to school, school starting Route means CUATS had to put shelters by popular stops, such
up in general,” Brown said. one of the backup buses into as the health department, have
This August was the first regular use, leaving them with been discussed. One was even
month the system put two buses only two backup buses. funded as a part of a sidewalk
on its Red Route. Brown said Brown said ideally the system grant the city received. However,
this is on a temporary basis at would have three backups to use the cost of installing the side-
the moment, but could become when the other buses were being walk was more than had been
permanent if ridership contin- serviced. Ordinarily each of the expected leaving no funds avail-
ues to increase. five routes has one bus each. able for the bus shelter. A cov-
Adding a second bus to the In the past year, the greatest ered stop has also been dis-
route has also meant trying to increase in ridership has been cussed for the Cleveland
find the best timing to have each on the Gold Route, due to a Bradley County Public Library.
bus leave. change in the stops included. “There is still talk. We would
Brown said they started with “We used to just transport love to see it happen, but we are
having the buses 15 minutes a seven or eight people on the going to have to have sidewalk
Gold route, now it’s 60 to 70,” access to it, too,” Brown said.
Brown said. CUATS is a branch of the
Teacher
The Gold Route now includes Southeast Tennessee Human
the YMCA, Walgreens, Bradley Resource Agency. The hours of
Square Mall, Walmart and operation are from 6 a.m. to 7
From Page 1 Publix. p.m. Bus passes are available at
Brown said the buses are the CUATS depot at 165
tions in question and “do not busiest at the beginning of the Edwards Street or at the City
believe any criminal prosecution month, but ridership tapers off Municipal Building at 190
is warranted.” toward the end of the month. Church Street. Cash is the only
“Whether or not they violated Even though the Cleveland form of payment accepted. Daily
any policy of the school system public transit system has seen fares can be paid on the bus.
is a matter outside of our realm,” increased ridership for several Cash is required.
Crump said. years funding from the state “We have people who want us
In a press release from Cash from Federal Transit to be able to use cards, but we
distributed Friday, she said all Administration funding to the are not set up for that. We don’t
classes taught by Dycus will program has decreased. Brown have the funding to change to
continue under the direction of a said the funding is divided it,” Brown said.
certified Advanced Placement based on population size and Each bus has a display show-
teacher in preparation for ridership. CUATS also receives ing its destination. Route maps
College Board exams in May. local funding from both Bradley are also available at the depot.
“School counseling services County and the city of Children must be at least 13
stand ready to address any stu- Cleveland. years of age or accompanied by
dent or faculty needs as they October is another month an adult. Information about fare
may arise concerning this tran- that sees an increase in rider- rates and routes is available at
sition,” Cash said in the state- ship for CUATS. Brown said she www.rideclevelandtransit.org or
ment. has no theories for this by calling 423-478-1396.
10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, September 18, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
Trump glosses over past actions,
and hopes the voters do same
WASHINGTON (AP) — With
each scripted speech, shift in pol-
icy and attempt to whitewash his
past behavior, Donald Trump is
brazenly betting that voters now
settling on their choice for presi-
dent are willing to shove aside all
that came before his late-in-the-
campaign recalibration.
It’s a deeply uncertain proposi-
tion given Trump’s staggeringly
negative standing with most
Americans. Polls find more than
half believe the Republican nomi-
nee is unqualified to be president,
and is biased against women and
minorities.
But his strategy doesn’t require
moving huge segments of the elec-
torate.
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
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election and with absentee ballots tiAl candidate Hillary Clinton AP Photo/ Evan Vucci
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Trump and Democrat Hillary Black Women's Agenda's 29th tiAl candidate Donald Trump is 2016 homecoming queen during halftime of Friday night’s football game at Bear Stadium. The
Clinton are fighting for a small presented with a gift during an
Annual Symposium in daughter of Greg, far right, and Sharee Morgan, was awarded her crown by BCHS principal Todd
sliver of undecided voters who, in event with The Remembrance
many cases, simply can’t stomach Washington. Project, Saturday in Houston. Shoemaker, far left, and 2015 queen Julia Evans, second from left. Katie Neely, front left, and Axel
either. Lee were the flower girl and crown bearer for the special event.
“What these candidates are try- public’s perception of Trump, Republican, if he could control his
ing to convince the voters of is, despite preference polls that are worst political impulses. He
‘I’m not as bad as the other one,’” tightening nationally and in some showed no ability to do that
said Neil Newhouse, a Republican battleground states. They believe throughout the summer, but was Shrinking Army aims to keep
pollster. a summer spent blasting the air- finally persuaded by a new team
In recent weeks, Trump’s waves with television ads high- of advisers who presented him
attempts to make that case have lighting Trump’s bellicose behav- with plummeting polls and a stark citizen-soldiers combat ready
sometimes left him looking like a ior and questionable business warning that he was on the path
candidate with little resemblance practices, as well as a series of to defeat.
to the one who stunned the sharply critical speeches from Aides say the tightening polls
Republican Party during the pri- Clinton, have largely cemented have validated the new approach FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — train one weekend each month the pilot ends in the fall of
maries. voters’ negative view of the real in Trump’s eyes. He also has ben- Before citizen-soldiers of the — a schedule not expected to 2019.
He now largely reads speeches estate mogul and made it impossi- efited from a rough patch for 48th Infantry Brigade deployed change in their new role — the The number of soldiers serv-
off teleprompters despite casting ble for his pivot to take hold. Clinton, including her campaign’s to fight in Iraq and 48th Brigade’s soldiers long ing on active-duty in the Army
aspersions on other politicians for “Trump has been defined,” said secretive handling of her recent Afghanistan, the Georgia ago shed the National Guard’s has dropped from 570,000
relying on the devices. He’s rolled Celinda Lake, a Democratic poll- pneumonia diagnosis and a National Guard troops spent old weekend warrior stereo- during the height of the wars
out proposals on policies in which ster. She said that’s particularly steady drip of revelations about months training away from type. in Iraq and Afghanistan to
he’s shown no previous interest, true among women, who “think her use of a private email system their families and day jobs as The brigade deployed along- 473,844 in July. Despite post-
including child care and paid fam- he’s the worst date they’ve ever at the State Department. they prepared for war. Now a side 3rd Infantry units to war cutbacks the U.S. military
ily leave. And he’s made overtures been on.” Whit Ayres, a Republican poll- shrinking Army wants them spend a year fighting in Iraq in remains a premier force, with
to minorities, including blacks A recent Quinnipiac poll found ster who worked for Florida Sen. able to get ready for combat 2005, followed by a yearlong Congress debating a proposed
and Hispanics, groups with whom 59 percent of likely voters believe Marco Rubio’s presidential cam- sooner. tour in Afghanistan in 2009. authorization of $602 billion
he has minimal support. the way Trump talks “appeals to paign, said the narrowing appears The brigade’s 4,200 soldiers The citizen-soldiers paid their for the next fiscal year begin-
Trump’s latest attempt to con- bigotry.” Among likely women vot- to be more a reflection of Clinton’s are the first of 13 National dues in blood. In all, 34 ning Oct. 1.
vince voters that he’s the lesser of ers, 62 percent held that view. troubles than a sign that Trump is Guard and Army Reserve units Georgia guardsmen were killed Any National Guard units
two evils came Friday, when he Clinton’s strategy has echoes of improving his standing with the nationwide chosen to test a during the two deployments. being paired with active-duty
abruptly reversed course on his lie the approach Obama used to public. new role that pairs them with “This isn’t that crazy of a commands will remain avail-
that President Barack Obama was define Mitt Romney in 2012. “It’s hard to believe that impres- commanders on active-duty thing we’re doing here,” said able for their states’ governors
not born in the United States. Obama’s campaign spent the sions of 15 months are just going who will oversee their training. Maj. Gen. Jim Rainey, com- to mobilize in response to nat-
Trump’s role as chief promoter summer pummeling the to go away because the candidate The Pentagon hopes the mander of the 3rd Infantry, ural disasters and other emer-
of the conspiracy theory about the Republican challenger with nega- says, nevermind,” said Ayres, call- change will make the Guard who noted the shared history gencies.
nation’s first black president has tive ads painting him as a cold- ing the public’s assessment of and Reserve troops better pre- between his division and the Meanwhile, leaders of the
left him with almost no support hearted businessman with little Trump “burned in.” pared to fight overseas at a Georgia Guard unit. “We’ve 48th Brigade have already
among African-Americans and regard for middle-class If some voters are willing to be time when the Army has trained together, we’ve fought been sharing training reports
has turned off moderates who Americans. persuaded, there’s no certainty roughly 100,000 fewer full- together, and sadly we’ve bled and planning meetings with
bristle at its racist undertones. Romney was hamstrung by his Trump can stay on the more time soldiers than it did at the together.” the 3rd Infantry. A few addi-
Trump’s newfound acceptance inability to access general election measured, policy-focused path his height of the wars in Iraq and Rainey said his job is to tional days may need to be
of Obama’s birthplace seems money until after the GOP con- aides have devised. His belated Afghanistan. make sure the 48th Brigade is added to the brigade’s training
unlikely to sway many of those vention in late August, and had acceptance of Obama’s birthplace “We’re still a National Guard “ready to go to war” more schedule, Neal said, but other-
voters. He offered no apology for few ways to defend himself and was vintage Trump, a media cir- unit, but we’re hopefully main- quickly than in the past. The wise he expects few major
pushing the falsehood for years never recovered. cus that he also used as a brand- taining a high level of train- brigade spent nearly five changes.
and instead said the rumors orig- Obama also had a distinct ing opportunity for his new hotel ing,” said Col. Reginald Neal, months training at Fort “It solidifies the relation-
inated with Clinton, another inac- advantage over Clinton: His own in Washington. the 48th Brigade’s commander Stewart and at the Army’s ships that we’ve already estab-
curate claim. favorability rating was solid, mak- And hours later, Trump and a former school teacher National Training Center in lished,” Neal said. “In other
“Despite what his campaign ing him an appealing alternative appeared to slip off the and administrator. California before it was ready words, we’re getting credit for
strategists told him to say today, I for voters turned off by teleprompter during a speech in A few hundred of the to deploy to Iraq in 2005. what we’ve already been
think he still believes that the Democrats’ portrayal of Romney. Miami when he said Clinton’s brigade’s citizen-soldiers — The Army is forging similar doing.”
president wasn’t born in Clinton doesn’t have that same Secret Service agents should be who work as police officers active-duty partnerships for
America,” said Dan Pfeiffer, a for- reservoir of goodwill and her stripped of their firearms. and engineers, attorneys and nine additional National Guard
mer Obama adviser who was standing with voters is as shaky In an aside that Clinton’s cam- truck drivers in their day jobs units based in Indiana,
tasked with releasing the presi- as Trump’s, though her chief paign blasted as out of bounds, — attended a ceremony Friday Kentucky, Missouri,
dent’s long-form birth certificate weakness is trustworthiness. and the sort of flippant comment at Fort Stewart in which the Oklahoma, Tennessee,
to reporters in 2011. Trump aides have long believed his own team has tried to wring Guard soldiers stripped the Vermont, Washington and
Clinton advisers say their data voters’ doubts about Clinton cre- from his routine, Trump said, brigade’s lightning bolt Texas, which has four units
show no fundamental shift in the ated an opening for the “Let’s see what happens to her.” insignia from their left shoul- participating. Joining them are
ders and replaced it with the two Army Reserve units based
AP fact check: How Trump’s diagonally striped square in North Carolina and Hawaii.
patch of their new active-duty The pairings are scheduled
partner, the 3rd Infantry to last for at least a three-year
Division. test period. The Army says
‘Penny Plan’ adds up to big cuts
Though they still typically more units may be added after
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump did not spell out what they pation rate will be 60.2 percent in
Trump’s “Penny Plan” sounds like would be. 2026, down from 62.8 percent Business and Professional Women of Cleveland
a painless pinprick in the federal The chunk of spending he would today, based partly on population
budget — a 1 percent annual cut in target — known as non-military trends.
a chunk of government spending, discretionary spending — covers To be sure, aging isn’t the only
adding up to huge savings. “One health programs, education, the factor. The proportion of Americans
penny,” he says. “We can all do environment, public works, energy in their prime working years —
that.” and almost everything else the gov- from age 25 through 54 — who
2016
But it’s really an axe that would ernment does, apart from the huge have jobs or are looking for work is
hollow out much of what it touch- entitlement programs and still about 1.5 percentage points
es. Pentagon spending. And the cuts below pre-recession levels. Some Full Section
In his economic speech would come as the country grap- have given up looking, while others
Wednesday in New York, Trump ples with rising health costs and an have joined the disability rolls.
said the plan would save $1 trillion aging population. It’s also true that the number of
over a decade. Military spending, If the country bites the bullet Americans outside the workforce
Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and accepts severe cuts, would has increased to 94 million from
and veterans programs would be that really save $1 trillion in a about 80 million when Obama was
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left untouched. decade? Not quite, but in the ball- inaugurated. That also reflects
How can a mere penny on the park. increasing retirements, and the ris-
dollar do that, especially when the The group’s analysis estimates ing likelihood that those aged 16
biggest budget items are exempt- savings of $700 to $800 billion. through 24 will stay in school Provides An Opportunity
ed? “Still,” it says, “implementing the rather than seek work.
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penny of each federal dollar spent the Trump campaign to identify average 3.5 percent growth and
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on nondefense and non-entitle- where at least some of these cuts create a total of 25 million new
ment programs, we can save would come from.” jobs.”
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