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T U E S D A Y 161st YEAR • NO. 154 OCTOBER 27, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 18 PAGES • 50¢ Downtown junction traffic patterns to change By JOYANNA LOVE straight. said. “It will just designate that left lane island so drivers see it more easily. the monuments at the intersection last Banner Senior Staff Writer The Cleveland City Council unani- as a left-turn only.” Myers said this would be possible. year. A plan previously presented by mously approved a plan for these He said he is not sure if TDOT will pay Lee University, which owns property TDOT was determined by the Council to Traffic patterns will be changing on improvements Monday. for the entire project or not. near the monument, has been made be too expensive. North Ocoee and Broad streets for Public Works Director Tommy Myers The island would be a small section of aware of the coming changes. Myers will also be talking with TDOT southbound traffic, in an effort to make suggested “a painted island at first,” raised cement to indicate driving A timeline for implementing the about a plan for guardrails near ditches the intersection safer. until drivers become used to the new straight at that point is prohibited. changes was not determined Monday. at the intersection of 25th Street and The Tennessee Department of traffic pattern, and then installing a “This is exactly what I had suggested Approval of the plan will go back to Peerless Road. Transportation has recommended mak- cement one. three different times,” Vice Mayor TDOT for further action. Parking was the focus of two other ing the left lane a turn-only lane onto “Right now it’s only one lane as you George Poe said. The Council has discussed various discussions of the Council. Eighth Street, with the addition of a traf- come down Ocoee Street, and it widens Councilman David May suggested options for improving safety in the area fic island to keep cars from continuing as you get to the monument,” Myers reflectors could be used around the after a traffic accident damaged one of See TRAFFIC, Page 15 County debates employee "#%%#&%%(!*+ insurance "*#+,&++$,-')*(.#+ ,"(+#''#',"(&&-'#,1 /#," ((+,)%+ (*,""(%#1+ Health assessment " -'/"#"#+ #+ .(%-',*+-))(*, (*, gets mixed reviews (&(0+*0), By BRIAN GRAVES ,(!#.'(-,,"#+1* Banner Staff Writer (',#('+&1&#%,(#*+, ''++'$(0 Bradley County commissioners %.%' (* will vote on a new insurance plan *())( ,#*+,''++ for county employees next week, '$, #,", but there appears to be some divide on one requirement in Inside Today the new plan. The plan, as recommended by the Commission’s Insurance com- mittee, states Contributed photo that employee R.G. WOLF, second from left, was a member of this national championship 400-meter relay team in Senior Olympics competition. contributions will be waived for Wolf, of Cleveland, said the story of this team was the gentleman to his right. He explained that the man’s leg was virtually destroyed Davis in World War II, and he was unable to walk for 15 years. He now runs, jumps and competes at a championship level. those who com- plete an online health assess- ment with the A ‘Wolf’ in champion’s clothing insurance com- pany. Taking advan- tage of that option could save Senior Olympian earns Aszman Spirit Award an employee $390 per year, or Volunteers want By LARRY C. BOWERS $32.50 per Blake Banner Staff Writer to finish strong The Aszman Award is month. Cleveland’s R.G. Wolf is once again presented to the person who However, the The Tennessee Volunteers are the pacesetter at the 2015 Southeast “shows a true spirit of fun, a assessment must be taken before looking to finish the season District Tennessee Senior Olympics, love for the games, and great Dec. 15 to have strong by earning some more held recently at the McMinn Senior sportsmanship.” wins down the stretch. The Activity Center. the contribution Tennessee Titans are looking for Wolf’s 20 medals, mostly in track waived. a way off the losing merry-go- and field and swimming events, were special honor, with directors from the Commissioner round. Atlanta’s Devonta a whole lot sweeter this time. Wolf eight participating counties voting on Milan Blake Freeman has become an integral was selected by his peers as this the selection. This admission is signif- asked Pam Crye part of the Falcons’ success. Dale year’s recipient of the Jim and Dottie icant, since Wolf has won hundreds of Nelson of Ocoee Earnhardt Jr., showed serious Aszman Spirit Award. awards and medals in state, national Insurance Services, the county’s class after finishing second The Aszman Award is presented to and international competitions. insurance broker, if the assess- Sunday at Talladega. See Sports, the person who “shows a true spirit of In a recent interview at the offices ment is coming from Cigna, the Pages 11-13. fun, a love for the games, and great of the Cleveland Daily Banner, Wolf insurance company. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS “It was just a suggestion,” sportsmanship.” brought along a jar filled with the CLEVELAND’s R.G. WOLF displays a jar Forecast The late Jim and Dottie Aszman medals he received at this year’s dis- Nelson said. “We were looking for were longtime promoters of senior trict competition, as well as the filled with the 20 medals he received recently in ways over the last couple of years activities at the Athens Senior Center. Aszman plaque. the Southeast District Tennessee Senior to encourage employees to look at Presenting the honor to Wolf at this He places his medals in jars, saying Olympics in Athens. Wolf was also selected as their own health and become year’s district banquet was 2014 hon- he has lost count of all his awards. the recipient of this year’s Jim and Dottie more health-conscious.” oree, 92-year-old Margie Atkins. Aszman Award, and displays the plaque repre- She said it helps hold down Wolf admitted the award is a very See WOLF, Page 8 senting this prestigious honor. claims and helps to also hold the cost of premiums. Expect rain showers to continue “It’s not something that Cigna today, with a high near 62. requires. It’s completely optional,” Nelson said. “It is something that Tonight’s forecast calls for cloudy is free. It doesn’t cost the county skies and a 70 percent chance of anything to do it. It’s free to the rain, with temperatures rising to Plans progressing for Cherokee Hills employee.” around 67. South winds of 10 to 15 Commissioner Thomas Crye mph could gust as high as 20. By ALLEN MINCEY Monday, to complete the company’s King said that as of last week, 93 to 94 of took exception to the idea of hav- Wednesday calls for mostly cloudy Banner Staff Writer request for the loan. those units were occupied. ing employees pay any contribu- skies and a 70 percent chance of “This allows us to go forward for the “This is going to be a low-income housing tion toward the insurance cover- rain, with a high around 70. Pending final approval on a $4 million issuance of tax-exempt bonds to enable us tax credit property, which it already is, so age. Wednesday night calls for mostly Freddie Mac loan, work should begin on to purchase Cherokee Hills apartments,” all of the residents that are there already “I am quite concerned about the the Cherokee Hills apartment complex cloudy skies and a slight chance of said Robbie King, managing director of qualify,” King said. “So, we will not have to $32.50,” Crye said. “What we before the end of the year. Highmark Holdings. appear to be doing here is opening showers, with a low around 54. displace anyone as part of the renova- Highmark Holdings LLC received the go- There are 96 units in the apartment tions.” the door to employee participa- Sunset: 6:52 p.m. ahead from the city of Cleveland’s Health complex, located just off U.S. Highway Sunrise: 7:58 a.m. and Educational Facilities Board on 64/Waterlevel Highway at Bates Pike. See CHEROKEE HILLS, Page 8 See INSURANCE, Page 8 Index Classified................................16-17 City extends Comics...........................................6 Fraud panel Editorials......................................14 consultancy Horoscope......................................6 discussion Obituaries.......................................2 Sports......................................11-13 by Wallace by AARP Stocks............................................4 By JOYANNA LOVE TV Schedule..................................7 Banner Senior Staff Writer tonight at 7 Weather..........................................9 The Cleveland City Council has From Staff Reports once again expanded the role of AARP Tennessee will host Around Town Larry Wallace as a consultant to a special panel discussion the city. tonight as part of its grow- Billy Riales making an umpir- Wallace was unanimously ing Fraud Watch Network ing visit to Cleveland ... Dustin approved Monday as a liaison program. McMurray just missing out on a between the Council and recently Leaders from the public hamburger at a recent cookout. hired attorney Gregory Grisham sector, media and private in drafting recommended changes enterprise have been desig- to personnel policy. Wallace will Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE nated by Bradley County also serve as a liaison to the City CLEVELAND POLICE Chief Mark Gibson recognized the chaplain team for the department at Monday’s meeting of the Cleveland City Council. From left are Gibson, Chaplain Coordinator Earl Farris See AARP, Page 8 6489076 75112 See WALLACE, Page 15 and Chaplains Bob Zwarych, Jimmy Harper, Winston Reid, Gary Sears and Kevin Mendel. 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Tuesday, October 27, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. 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