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162nd YEAR • No. 154 OCTOBER 27, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 32 PAGES • 50¢ Mall to raze Kmart; new exterior retail coming By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer The old Kmart is coming down to give a new look and a new retail business area to a local icon. Bradley Square Mall announced it will replace the for- mer national retailer with more parking spaces along with the addition of The Shops at Bradley Square. The Shops at Bradley Square will be built along the far west end and will house six new retail shops. There will also be a new retail shops just to the north and south perimeters of the new parking area. Two new retailers will be housed at the west end of the THIS ARTIST’S RENDERING provided by Bradley Square Mall shows the mall after the upcoming demolition of the former Kmart portion and the addition of parking spaces existing mall structure. and shops which will be called “The Shops at Bradley Square.” See MALL, Page 6 BULLETIN Epperson Ringgold, Ga. CNF wildfire motorcyclist still burning; set to be dies in crash 125 acres By ALLEN MINCEY Banner Staff Writer are affected installed A motorcyclist being pursued by Collegedale Police died after By ALLEN MINCEY crashing his bike on Bancroft Banner Staff Writer HBT prez Road in Bradley County early this morning. More personnel and addition- According to the preliminary al equipment are being used to report filed by Trooper Curtis help contain the Cherokee Saturday National Forest wildfire that began Sunday. See CRASH, Page 7 The Rattlesnake Hollow Fire ORBA member is has burned approximately 125 Inside Today acres, according to Cherokee a 35-year builder National Forest Public Affairs officer Terry McDonald. By BRIAN GRAVES He said crews on the scene Banner Staff Writer have continued to burn fire control lines in an effort to halt Local home builder Dennis the spread of the fire, with Epperson will be installed as the progress being made in con- 58th president of the Home taining the fire on Tuesday and Builders of Tennessee on Wednesday. Saturday. Smoke from the fire became E p p e r s o n visible around 2:30 p.m. has been a Sunday. It is located on the home builder southeast side of Chilhowee in Bradley Mountain, in the Rock Creek County for 35 Gorge area where Rattlesnake years. He was licensed in Hollow is situated. The cause of Photo courtesy of West Polk Fire and Rescue the fire has not yet been deter- 1988 and has THIS IS AN AERIAL SHOT of the region of Cherokee National Forest in Polk County where a developed sub- fire continues to burn. As of Wednesday afternoon, around 125 acres of CNF land had burned, divisions and See WILDFIRE, Page 6 and smoke could be seen in surrounding counties. built over 300 homes in the Epperson area. Regular season Epperson has participated locally with the Ocoee Region is closing out CU, 911 center look to extend agreement Builders Association for many High School football’s 2016 years, serving as president and regular season closes out Friday Government Affairs chairman night. It will be the last game of and on the board of directors. 2016 for the Polk County Operations Center He has also participated at the Wildcats and Cleveland Blue state level and was the Raiders. The Walker Valley Southeast Area vice president Mustangs and Bradley Central sits on utility land for HBAT. Bears will be moving on to the After attending a decade of postseason. All four teams’ By ALLEN MINCEY HBAT yearly meetings, Epperson games are previewed. The Banner Staff Writer was named a lifetime director by Tennessee Volunteers want to “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years.” the state. make the pass rush a priority Those are the comments from Cleveland Utilities Epperson has been instru- moving forward. See Sports, President and CEO Ken Webb as the company mental in raising funds for Pages 13-15. agreed to a new lease on the property where the Housing Industry Political Action Emergency 911 Operations Center is located. Committee at the local and state The agreement, which was approved by the 911 levels to support the industry Forecast board of directors on Wednesday, still requires and helped start a local scholar- approval of the Cleveland Board of Public Utilities ship fund to award money to Today’s forecast calls for mostly local students. cloudy skies and a 30 percent which meets in a formal session today, but Webb said he does not believe that will be a problem. The Among his many accomplish- chance of showers or thunder- Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY lease on the ground, not the building, is for another ments, Epperson fought fire storms, with a high near 77 THE 911 BOARD OF DIRECTORS agreed unanimously on Wednesday to a sec- 20 years at $1 per year. sprinklers in new construction degrees. Tonight calls for partly ond 20-year lease on the Cleveland Utilities property where the Emergency “It has been a partnership with Cleveland homes and townhouses and also cloudy skies and a low around 53. Operations Center is located. CU officials were also presented a plaque of apprecia- Utilities. We have worked on a lot of things together helped change the law regarding Friday should be mostly sunny, with tion for the 20 years they have partnered with the two groups housed in the center. over the years,” said 911 Director Joe Wilson. “For forced annexation. a high near 78. Friday night calls From left are EMA Director Troy Spence, incoming CU President and CEO Tim for clear skies and a low around 53. Henderson, retiring CU CEO Ken Webb and 911 Director Joe Wilson. See 911, Page 6 See EPPERSON, Page 6 Saturday should be mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Saturday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 55. Families reunited thanks NEWFOUND rela- tives recently gathered Index to recount the story of to link from DNA testing how they found each Classified...... 18-20 other using an ancestry Comics...... 8 By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Marvell, along with a dozen of his rela- website and DNA test- Editorials...... 16 Banner Staff Writer tives, recently traveled to Tennessee from ing. Clockwise from top Horoscope...... 8 Utah to meet his biological father’s side of left are local mother NASCAR...... 17 Jack Marvell had always wondered who the family for the first time. his biological father was, but he never “It’s almost an unbelievable story,” and daughter Cindy Obituaries...... 2 Shelton and Shelley Stocks...... 4 knew for sure. Marvell said. “It’s almost like something Though the Provo, Utah, native had from a movie.” Austin; their cousin, Sports...... 13-15 grown up knowing a step-father, his Lisa Tarver; and their TV Schedule...... 9 The families reunited in Bradley mother never spoke of the man who County this past weekend, exploring the newfound cousin and Weather...... 11 helped bring him into the world. area’s sights together and gathering for a his wife, Jack and For many years, he wondered. This celebration at one of the relatives’ homes Jeannine Marvell. year, he knows, thanks to a DNA test in Charleston. Banner photo, linking him to family he didn’t know he CHRISTY ARMSTRONG had. See FAMILIES, Page 7 6489076 75112 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, October 27, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
Salvation Army and their staff as a great part of his family and life. We, the family, want to extend appreciation to all emer- OBITUARIES gency, EMT and our own family (USPS 117-700) at Companion for taking care of Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office Franklin and our family in this POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 time of need. Vance County School System in nieces, nephews, and extended Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) You are invited to share a per- in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday Henderson and was drafted into family members and friends. sonal memory of Franklin or the United States Armed Forces The funeral is scheduled for 3 and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. your condolences with his family Phone (423) 472-5041. at the age of 15 where he p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at at his online memorial located at served his country for more than Clingan Ridge Baptist Church www.companionfunerals.com. seven years and was a World with Dr. Harold Cooper officiat- Stephen L. Crass Companion Funeral and Editor & Publisher War II veteran. ing. Cremation Service and the He met and married Ellen Interment will follow the serv- Cody family are honored to Member of The Associated Press Twitty, they moved to New ice at Sunset Memorial Gardens. assist the Goodner family with The family will receive friends The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches Jersey and to this union was these arrangements. credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, and also the local news of spontaneous or igin born one daughter. Mr. and Mrs. at the church from noon until 3 herein. All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2016 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Burton were such caring and p.m. on Friday. loving people, they opened their You are invited to share a per- SUBSCRIPTION RATES hearts and lives to a two year sonal memory of Claudia or your Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice condolences with her family at Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily old child that became their sec- Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 ond daughter. her online memorial located at After 51 years of marriage, his www.companionfunerals.com. By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $ 75.00 Sarah Abigail Arrington By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 25.00 $45.00 $ 85.00 wife passed away and he Companion Funeral and By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 Sarah Abigail Arrington was moved back to North Carolina. 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By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 his family and enjoyed family 26, 2016, in a local health care By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 Her final hours were spent gatherings that gave him the facility. around her loving family and E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 opportunity to hear his daughter Survivors and funeral arrange- close friends that Abigail’s life ments will be announced by had impacted in many ways. and grandchildren sing. He Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 enjoy watching after his great- Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Her life may have seemed and Crematory. hard and too short to some, but grandchildren: Aniyah and her family knows that she lived a Azriyel. His passion was very happy life, full of love and strolling through the consign- Bobby Gates Body found in creek ID’d; encouragement from everyone ment shops and walking to visit around her, despite having too his daughter at work. Bobby Austin Gates, 81, of short a time. However, we know He was of the Christian faith Cleveland, died Wednesday, Oct. that it’s not how long a person and lived a long healthy life, 26, 2016, in a local hospital. man died of natural causes Survivors and funeral arrange- lives, but the quality and what always willing to help anyone in By ALLEN MINCEY West did not say how the body they chose to do with the life they need. He was affectionately ments will be announced by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Willie McDonald Banner Staff Writer ended up in the creek, but locals were given and we can say with know as Pop to many and who knew the deceased said he full hearts that Abby lived a life Mayor to others. and Crematory. Willie McDonald, of Cleveland, The man whose body was found He is preceded in death by his died this morning, Oct. 27, 2016. was frequently seen in that area. full of happiness and adventure. in a small creek off 3rd Street this Richard Watson of Village Tire said Although Abigail’s condition parents; his wife, Ellen Twitty Survivors and arrangements Burton; his sister, Dorothy Mae will be announced by Companion week has been identified by that Goodner often stopped by the may have left her looking small authorities. and fragile, she possessed a Burton-Terry; brothers: Robert, Funeral Home. tire store to have a cup of coffee, strength and perseverance that James, Joseph, and John The body of Henry Franklin while Sgt. Ruthie Forgey said he overcame the many obstacles Burton; sisters-in-law: Belle Goodner, 74, was found in the would often come by the Salvation set in front of her. She was a Burton, Ada Burton and Eula creek on Monday, after workers in Army offices on Inman Street. fighter till the very end. Mae Fields; and his brother-in- that area noticed a flannel shirt A wallet was located near the Isaiah 40:31- “But those who law, Henry Terry. Edna Bigham Geren clad body in the creek. That creek, body, but authorities have not hope in the Lord will find new He leaves to cherish his mem- Edna Emeline Bigham Geren, which runs underneath 3rd indicated if it was Goodner’s wal- strength. They will fly high on ories, his daughters: Shirley 98, of Cleveland, died Tuesday Street, is between Worth Street let or someone else’s. He was wings like eagles. They will run (Timothy) Purifory of Cleveland morning, Oct. 25, 2016, at her and Broad Street in southwest and not grow weary. They will and Jackie Gallman of New removed from the creek by per- residence. Cleveland. walk and not faint.” Jersey; his grandchildren: sonnel with the Cleveland Fire She was preceded in death by She is survived by her amaz- Isaiah (Paula) Purifory, According to Sgt. Evie West, Department and taken from the her husband, Joe Cephas Geren; ingly loving parents, Jill Arrington Jermaine Purifory, and Tyrese public information officer for the scene by members of the ME’s parents, Frank and Mandy and Michael Arrington of Cleveland Police Department, (Aletha) Warren, all of Bigham; and son, Ricky Geren. office. Cleveland; her three sisters: Goodner died of natural causes. Cleveland, Shaquita, Tynisa, Survivors include her son, Joe Family members were notified Aubrey, Ashleigh, and Amanda; She said that an autopsy which Yazmine, Maurice, and Brianna, C. Geren of Cleveland; daugh- after authorities were able to iden- and her three brothers: Abraham, all of New Jersey; 16 great- ters: Ethelle Goodman of was performed in Chattanooga, as tify the victim. Authorities did not Alec, and Andrew. grandchildren; his brother-in- Cleveland and Rita Burns of requested by the Bradley County release his name until this morn- A celebration of life service will law, Frank Fields; a special Athens; eight grandchildren; five Medical Examiner’s office, noted be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. ing as they attempted to accurate- niece, Brenda Terry; many other great-grandchildren; eight great- that Goodner did not suffer any 28, 2016, at the Living Word ly identify Goodner through fin- nieces, nephews, relatives and great-grandchildren; and several Church, 930 25th Street, with trauma to his body. gerprints. friends. nieces and nephews. Pastor Bob Bevan and Minister The body will lie in repose The funeral will be conducted Jerry Allen officiating the service. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, from 9 at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, In lieu of flowers, contributions a.m. till 7 p.m at Patton Funeral 2016, in the chapel of Fike- can be made to the Abby Home Chapel, 265 Fair Street Randolph & Son Funeral Home Arrington Memorial Fund-Friends Deadline nears for S.E. Cleveland. with Pastor Kenny Isbill officiat- of Abby. Those donations can be The family will receive friends ing. Interment will follow in Fort mailed to Living Word Church or Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, from Hill Cemetery. via their website www.thelov- 2:30 until 3 p.m. service time at Her family will receive friends recipe submissions ingchurch.com. the Christian Fellowship Center today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Donations to the family can Church, 895 6th Street N.E., funeral home. Some of the nicest things about When you submit the recipe, be also be made to Abby’s Pastor Martha Tibbs officiating the holidays — Thanksgiving, sure to include your name, which GoFundMe page, search: Mattie ‘Elizabeth’ Nichols and Mattie “Elizabeth” Nichols, 87, Christmas and New Year’s — are will be published, and a telephone Friends of Abby Memorial Fund. Pastor Timothy Purifory will You are invited to share a per- of Calhoun, passed away the family, friends and the food number, which will not be pub- be the eulogist. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at her shared by all. lished. (The phone number allows sonal memory of Abigail or your Interment will be Monday, condolences with her family at residence. On Nov. 6, your Cleveland Daily the Banner to call if there is a Oct. 31, 2916, at 10 a.m. at She was a member of her online memorial located at Chattanooga National Cemetery Banner will again offer its special question about the recipe.) www.companionfunerals.com. Henegar Baptist Church. She Holiday Recipes feature. As in If you have a good photo of the with military honors. was a wonderful wife and very Companion Funeral and Patton Funeral Home is hon- years past, the Banner is asking finished dish, it will be considered Cremation Service and the Cody loving mother to her family. ored to serve the (Purifory) She was preceded in death by readers to share favorite recipes. for publication with the recipe. A family are honored to assist the Burton family. www.pattonfuner- This Monday’s deadline for recipes photo is not required. Arrington family with these her husband, William G. Nichols; alhome1962.com arrangements. parents, George Jackson is fast approaching! They need to Recipes should be emailed to Blackwell and Olaree Clark be in the Banner office by 5 p.m. [email protected] with Blackwell; son, Jonathan Kent that day. the subject line Holiday Recipes. Nichols; grandson, Nicholas Recipes submitted for the sec- Recipes also may be sent to Sean Hawkins; sisters: Mary tion should include all the ele- Holiday Recipes, Cleveland Daily Ruth Blackwell and Olline ments and steps needed to make Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland Sweeton; brothers: Johnny your favorite dish. It can be a TN 37320-3600 or dropped off at Floyd Blackwell and George Kenneth Blackwell; and son-in- main dish, side dish or dessert. the Banner office, 1505 25th St. Mary A. Bodhaine law, Mickey Hawkins. Mary A. Bodhaine, 62, of Survivors include her two chil- Rossville, Ga. died Wednesday, dren: Billy Nichols and Carol Oct. 26, 2016. Nichols Hawkins, both of Survivors and arrangements Calhoun; one granddaughter, LOTTERY NUMBERS will be announced by Companion Misty Senters and husband, Funeral Home. Andy; three great-grandchildren: Mecalah Senters, Landon (AP) - These lotteries were Georgia Senters and Brent Senters; one drawn Wednesday: 5 Card Cash: JC-JD-4C-4D- great-great-grandchild, Naelyi Mae Wheaton; two sisters: Tennessee 8D Glenda Watson of Riceville and Cash 3 Evening: 4-9-1, Lucky All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- Henry Franklin Goodner Wanda Chrisman of Calhoun; Sum: 14 05-07-08-10-13-14-16-17-19 Henry Franklin Goodner, 73, and a very special friend, Helen Cash 3 Midday: 5-2-6, Lucky All or Nothing Evening: 02-03- passed away on Monday, Oct. Green of Calhoun. Sum: 13 05-06-07-10-11-12-18-19-20-21 James Allen Brown 24, 2016. The funeral will be conducted Cash 3 Morning: 3-9-6 All or Nothing Morning: 02-11- He was born Nov. 13, 1942. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, Cash 4 Evening: 9-9-3-2, 13-14-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-24 James Allen Brown, of Benton, He and his family lived in Joliet, 2016, in the chapel of Fike- died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Lucky Sum: 23 All or Nothing Night: 02-05-08- Ill. for 25 years and then they Randolph & Son Funeral Home Cash 4 Midday: 2-1-8-5, Lucky 10-11-12-13-15-16-17-21-22 Survivors and arrangements moved back to Cleveland after with Pastor Dennis Leamon offi- will be announced by Companion his retirement. ciating. Sum: 16 Cash 3 Evening: 0-8-1 Funeral Home. He attended a church of God The interment will follow in Cash 4 Morning: 3-4-6-8 Cash 3 Midday: 8-0-9 in Joliet. He was preceded in Calhoun Cemetery with Landon Hot Lotto: 19-31-33-35-45, Cash 4 Evening: 6-6-4-0 death by his father, Curtis Senters, Brent Senters, Jim Hot Ball: 7 Cash 4 Midday: 2-8-9-8 Goodner and mother Edith David, Ron Turner, Mark Estimated jackpot: $1.8 mil- Fantasy 5: 11-14-23-27-31 Claudia Faye Dunn Bishop Goodner; daughter, Edwards and Allen Dawson lion Estimated jackpot: $532,000 Claudia Faye Dunn, 69, of Sondra Goodner Swafford and serving as pallbearers. Mega MillionsEstimated jack- Georgia FIVE Evening: 5-9-9- McDonald, passed away on her husband, Jeff Swafford; A white dove release ceremo- pot: $35 million 5-1 Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Junior ny will conclude the service. Powerball: 02-03-16-48-56, Georgia FIVE Midday: 9-5-4-2-8 She was born on July 14, (June Bug) Goodner; sister, Her family will receive friends 1947, to the late Roy and Janet Mary Goodner Hope and broth- from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. Powerball: 24, Power Play: 2 Mega MillionsEstimated jack- Pritchard. ers-in-law, James Hope William 28, 2016, at the funeral home. Estimated jackpot: $164 mil- pot: $35 million She was of the Baptist faith Defriece and Mack Martin. We invite you to send a mes- lion Powerball: 02-03-16-48-56, and a member of Old Pathway He leaves behind his family, sage of condolence and view the Tennessee Cash: 03-06-15-23- Powerball: 24, Power Play: 2 Baptist Church. She loved work- two sons: Franklin (Frankie) Nichols family guestbook at 27, Bonus: 2 Estimated jackpot: $164 mil- ing with flowers, was an incredi- and Paul; ex-wife Barbara www.fikefh.com. Estimated jackpot: $520,000 lion ble cook, and an ever better per- Goodner; granddaughter, son. She served many years as Tabatha and her husband, Andy an employee of Waffle House Evans and two grandchildren; and has been a lifelong resident brothers: Benny and Johnny of this area. Goodner, Ronnie Goodner and In addition to her mother and wife, Juanita; sisters: Wilma CHURCH ACTIVITIES father, she is preceded in death Martin Kaylor and Ruby by her brother, Roy Lee Pritchard Defriece and sister-in-law, Jr. Barbara Goodner; and many Trinity Trio will sing at Church Sunday, beginning with She leaves behind to cherish nieces, nephews, and cousins Lakeview Baptist Church, 126 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and her memory her children: he leaves behind. County Road 183, Athens, the singing beginning at 10:30 Michelle Maney (Troy) Shelia A memorial gathering will be IT’SASPECIAL Stewart, and Wesley Austin; held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at 6 p.m. There will be a a.m. There will be lunch after the grandchildren: Cody Maney and Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at fellowship dinner to follow. morning service. Brooke Maney; great-grandchil- Companion Funeral Home, DAY FOR ... ——— ——— dren: Troy Maney and Victoria 2419 Georgetown RD NW, The East View Baptist Church, Prospect Church of God, 2220 Maney; sisters: Debby Vistal Cleveland. A private burial will NoPone Road in Georgetown, will Harrison Pike, will have a church (Woody) and Jerrie Harris; broth- take place later. Glenna Tankesly, Lamar have youth service Sunday morn- rummage sale on Saturday, David J. Burton ers: Robert Pritchard (Victoria) He loved to come by the Scoggins, Whitney Cannon, ing. The speaker will be Scottie beginning at 8 a.m. There will David J. Burton was born on and James Pritchard (Renie); beauty shop and have coffee Connie Morrow and Jeff Rentfro, Lyle. also be a fall festival on Sunday Jan. 7, 1925, in Henderson, stepdaughters: Kelly Forgey and and visit with the ladies. He will ——— at 6 p.m. There will be games, be greatly missed by all who who are celebrating birthdays N.C. to the late Lelia Jeffery and Karen Branham; stepgrandchil- Fifth Sunday singing will be food and lots of candy for the Robert Burton. dren: Brandon Forgey and knew him. He had a lot of today ... Sheile Voyles, who is cel- He was educated in the Haven Branham; and several friends and family and the ebrating her 35th birthday today. held at Cedar Springs Baptist kids. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, October 27, 2016— 3 A fast track to ruin? Amtrak opponents fear high-speed plans OLD LYME, Conn. (AP) — This The sun of a recent October quaint shoreline community, day set old maple trees ablaze, proud of its role as a nursery of framing the pale yellow, late AP Photo/Michael Dwyer American Impressionist art, fears Georgian-style mansion that GREG STROUD holds a map the destruction of its heritage if a once belonged to “Miss of a planned high-speed rail federal proposal to someday run Florence.” A ship captain’s route while speaking with a an East Coast high-speed rail daughter, Florence Griswold ran reporter at his home in Old line through its historic center a boarding house for artists who Lyme, Conn. becomes reality. wanted to escape the city and Residents of Old Lyme, popu- paint “en plein air,” a style that lation 7,600, have enlisted near- originated in France and high- by communities in Connecticut lights the luminous effects of and Rhode Island to stop a 50- natural light. mile portion of the proposed Beginning in 1900, more than Northeast Corridor Future plan. 200 painters, including influen- They’re awaiting a recommenda- tial American artists Henry Ward tion, possibly before the end of Ranger, Childe Hassam and the year, from the Federal Willard Metcalf, lived in and cre- Railroad Administration on a ated art at the sprawling proper- “preferred alternative” route for a ty at the mouth of the faster, modern Boston-to- Connecticut River. Washington line. The proposed Northeast The proposal includes a Corridor Future plan marks the bypass between Old Saybrook, first time since 1978 that federal Connecticut, and Richmond, officials have proposed a new Rhode Island, that would run blueprint for prioritizing new high-speed Amtrak trains — improvements along the nearly in some places, on elevated 500-mile-long rail transportation tracks — through historic neigh- spine for the Northeast. Serving ©2014 borhoods, an arts college, marsh- 750,000 riders and 2,000 trains ture, outdated technology and Acela Express trains, intro- JEWELERS lands, commercial districts and daily, the corridor includes the insufficient capacity to meet rid- duced in 2000, provide Amtrak’s ership demands. Some have also current high-speed service along tourist attractions, including the main Amtrak line from TUX GROOM’S TUX warned that tracks, which in the Northeast Corridor. But the FREE WHEN YOU 1721 KEITH STREET • STUART PARK PLAZA ( Florence Griswold Museum. Washington to Boston and feeder RENTAL RENT 6 TUXES! “I think this region, whether lines that serve eight commuter many spots in New England hug trains can reach their highest (423) 790.5834 (Next to The Town Squire) it’s a tourist engine or just some- and four freight railroads. the coastline, could flood as cli- speeds of 150 mph in only two 92 OAK ST., SW. 478-0049 • 478-0050 LAY-AWAYS WELCOME thing worth preserving, it’s worth The effort began in 2010, when mate change raises sea levels. spots along the entire corridor: in www.hardwickandcompany.com the fight,” said Gregory Stroud, a commission with members Combined with capacity prob- rural Rhode Island and in south- an Old Lyme resident and aca- from the eight states and District lems in the densely populated eastern Massachusetts. demic who formed SECoast, a of Columbia asked the Railroad region’s highways and airports, The proposed 50-mile bypass Ruth Ellen “Pellen” Hardwick regional group leading the local Administration to create a frame- worries abound that failing to through southeastern opposition. It has enlisted the work for the billions of dollars modernize the rail system could Connecticut and southwest departed this life on October 14, support of state and local politi- needed to improve passenger rail hinder the Northeast’s economic Rhode Island is one of several 2016. Thank you for being my cians and is raising money to capacity and service through future. Some concepts have been options for the region; another best friend for 32 years and the applauded by commuters, busi- one includes taking no action at prepare for a possible legal chal- 2040. best “Nana” to Levi and Ruthie. lenge, depending on the Railroad Advocates contend the rail cor- ness groups, and others calling all. The bypass has been project- for faster, more frequent and reli- ed to help reduce a trip by about I thank the Lord that His hand Administration’s recommenda- ridor faces serious challenges, of providence chose you to take tion. with its century-old infrastruc- able trains. 25 minutes. The route would be farther inland, running roughly me under your wing when I parallel to the existing rail line most needed a mother’s love. and mostly hugging Interstate I cherish the countless times we 95. enjoyed together. I sense your Federal rail officials argue the northern end of the Northeast presence even now and I’m so Corridor can’t support the traffic thankful you are now whole in it has today, let alone future body and mind. I look forward growth. In addition, trains on the to seeing you in the next life. coast east of Old Saybrook must You’re loving Mary Hudson slow down to cross five bridges that lift or swing to allow boats through, as well as to navigate curves. In some spots, speeds drop to 50 mph. “We don’t have what we’d con- sider true high-speed rail like they have in Europe,” said John FREE Flaherty, deputy director of Grow Open to Smart Rhode Island, a trans- Come join us at our 28th Annual The Public portation advocacy group. “I Family Fall Festival October 28, 2016 (nonmembers think that’s largely because we welcome) don’t have the straightaways.” 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY Matthew Lehner, spokesman • Plenty of Great Food from • Inflatable Fun Centers SEVEN NEW ADVOCATES for Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in at the recent for the Federal Railroad • Carnival Games • Fun House • Bingo with Prizes • Enchanted Hay-Ride! Advocacy Walk on the Cleveland-Bradley Greenway. They were sworn in by Judge Dan Swafford, Administration, insists that con- The Incredible Toddler Activity Extravaganza! Duck Pond, Obstacle front. New CASA advocates include, from left, Laura Vacheresse, Nikkia Jackson, Teanna Taka, cerns are being considered. The Course, Face Painting, Crafts, and Plenty of FREE Candy! Amanda Benjamin, Courtney Tipton, Angela Pirowski and Karen Shultz. agency is required to consider Costume Contest for Kids 0 - 12 years old! how proposals could affect his- Trophies and Prizes for winners! toric sites. Join us for a Great Family Evening at the YMCA! E v e n t P a r t n e r s : • FOOD CITY • MIX 104.1 • GRAAB Coalition • Unity Dance Troupe Defense chief: Don’t seek repayment of bonuses • Best Little Hair House • CHI Memorial • Chattanooga Allery Clinic • Imagination Library • TennCare Kids • Family Cornerstones WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. National Guard in California es, saying Guard members bonuses. That number is lower • H.O.P.E. Center Defense Secretary Ash Carter have been asked to repay the should not be punished for the than a widely reported figure • Cleveland State Enrollment Services on Wednesday ordered the erroneous payments. mistakes of others. that nearly 10,000 soldiers *Partnership opportunities available! Pentagon to suspend its effort House Majority Leader Kevin The Los Angeles Times have been told to repay part or Contact Rodney for more details: - [email protected] to seek repayments of enlist- McCarthy, R-Calif., said he was reported over the weekend that all of their bonuses. BONUS: Join 10/28 - 10/30 ment bonuses given to thou- pleased at the announcement. the Pentagon has demanded The California Guard said & pay No Joining Fee! sands of California National McCarthy said he spoke with that some soldiers repay their Tuesday it has collected about Guard members who served in Deputy Defense Secretary enlistment bonuses after audits $22 million from fewer than CLEVELAND FAMILY YMCA Iraq and Afghanistan. Robert Work Tuesday night and revealed overpayments by the 2,000 soldiers who improperly 220 Urbane Rd, Cleveland, TN 37312 423.476.5573 Carter’s decision comes in told him that veterans “have California National Guard. received bonuses and student ymcachattanooga.org the wake of angry reaction from already given more than what Recruiters under pressure to loan aid. congressional Republicans and they owe to this nation. Today’s fill ranks and hit enlistment Democrats who demanded he swift action demonstrates that goals at the height of the two relieve the burden on the the department agrees.” wars improperly offered bonus- Guard members. And the White McCarthy said he will work es of $15,000 or more to sol- House said President Barack with other members of diers who re-enlisted, the news- Obama had warned the Defense Congress to provide a long- paper reported. Department not to “nickel and term legislative solution so the If soldiers refuse to pay the Advertise In Our dime” service members who repayment issue does not bonus back, they could face were victims of fraud by recur. interest charges, wage garnish- overzealous recruiters. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R- ments and tax liens. In a statement issued during Wis., and other members of The Pentagon said late Holiday Recipe Guide a meeting of defense ministers Congress had urged the Tuesday that it instructed at in Brussels, Carter said effort Pentagon to suspend efforts to most 6,500 California Guard to collect reimbursement recover the enlistment bonus- soldiers to repay the enlistment should stop “as soon as is prac- 2016 tical.” Magazine He said he has ordered the More than 3,500 rape kits department to set up a stream- lined process by Jan. 1 to help left untested in Maryland troops get relief from the repay- ment obligation, because the ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — their figures this year to the current program has moved too Thousands of rape kits in attorney general’s office and to slowly. Maryland have not been tested, explain why kits remain untest- “This process has dragged on according to data provided by ed. According to law enforcement too long, for too many service law enforcement agencies to agencies, victims declining to members,” Carter said. “Too state officials. pursue charges or prosecutors many cases have languished Citing figures obtained under deciding against taking a case without action. That’s unfair to the state Public Information Act, are just some of the reasons for service members and to taxpay- The Baltimore Sun reported not testing kits. Other reasons ers.” (http://bsun.md/2eyuAzR) that include if the victim already The new process will put “as police in Maryland have left more knew the suspect. little burden as possible on any than 3,500 of the kits untested. “If there’s no issue about who soldier who received an improp- Advocates for rape victims said the person is, then DNA doesn’t er payment through no fault of that number shows police are really contribute anything,” his or her own, Carter said. “At not investigating all sexual Baltimore County State’s the same time, it will respect assault cases thoroughly. Attorney Scott Shellenberger our important obligation to the “Sexual assault survivors are said. Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice! taxpayer.” often disbelieved or blamed for Montgomery County police Carter said some of the sol- what happened to them,” said reported the most untested rape We’re rolling out our reader’s favorite recipes, diers knew or should have Ilse Knecht, director of policy kits, with 1,165. The Baltimore known that they didn’t qualify and advocacy for the Joyful Police Department came in sec- just in time for Holiday Entertaining! for the bonuses. Heart Foundation, a national ond with 871 untested kits. Both “While some soldiers knew or nonprofit that advocates for said some date back to the ST should have known they were counting and testing all kits. 1980s. Deadline: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 ineligible for benefits they were “That definitely plays into this The attorney general’s office is TH* claiming, many others did not.” process of not fully investigating set to release a report on the Publishes : SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 The Pentagon hopes to com- cases.” numbers in December, along plete all cases by next July 1. State lawmakers required with its recommendation for Call 423-472-5041 today to schedule your ad! About 2,000 members of the police departments to report handling untested kits. 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, October 27, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com THURSDAY
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Some buyers call classes by Hints from Heloise ‘Flip or Flop’ stars misleading
NEW YORK (AP) — For Doug Right for the picky? and it’s sparkly clean! — Lori L. Stephens, the free event seemed Dear Readers: Do you have a in Minnesota like a good way to learn how to child or a grandchild who is a flip homes. An online ad for the PICKY EATER? This can be frus- Sand tent December gathering sported pic- trating for all parties. Here are tures of Tarek and Christina El Dear Heloise: When my some hints that can help: grandchildren come to visit, I Moussa, the stars of HGTV’s — Don’t force the child to eat; “Flip or Flop” who buy rundown look for outside activities to do; I this is not a good idea. Also, don’t don’t want them playing video homes, renovate them and try to barter or debate with picky sell them for a profit. Stephens games all day. eaters. Promising candy in return I went to my sporting-goods watched “Flip or Flop” regularly, for eating veggies sends the along with 2.8 million other store and bought a small dome wrong message about food and tent for $20, and I also got some Americans, so he went. nutrition. The El Moussas, however, did play sand. We set up the tent in a — Act like you don’t care if the corner of my patio and filled it not show up. In a prerecorded child eats the healthy stuff. Of video, the couple told attendees with sand. The kids love playing course you care, but if you are in it! that they were busy working and constantly nagging, that will filming their show. Undeterred, I zip it up when they go home backfire. to keep my dogs and visiting cats Stephens paid $1,997 for three — Sneaking veggies into days of classes and $1,000 for out. The tent has been on my muffins, cake and bread is a new patio for over a year with no real estate software. But the trend. Be prepared to grate a lot classes turned into a sales pitch problems. — Susan in Cerritos, if you try it. Calif. to buy additional courses that — Dips, salad dressings and cost thousands more, said sauces can help, but these can Stephens, a pastor and teacher be loaded with sugar and fat. Tidy toenails from Havana, Florida. Read the label, and let ‘em dip, Dear Heloise: I’ve had a fun- “They weren’t really teaching within boundaries. gus on a toenail for a few years. at all,” he said. — Line your counters and cof- I’ve been to the doctor and tried The El Moussas, like many fee tables with healthy and fresh OTC stuff, with no help. reality TV stars before them, are fruits, nuts and vegetables in Last spring, I saw an article in capitalizing on their fame by cute containers. Who can resist your column to use 2 parts water offering pricy classes. At free this? (But be aware of choking and 1 part vinegar, but it can events in hotel ballrooms, AP photo hazards for small children and take three months. I used heated instructors tell attendees that if IN THIS PHOTO Susan Martin displays some of the literature she has on how to flip homes, in her toddlers.) apple-cider vinegar, and I didn’t they pay to enroll in three-day Chico, Calif., home. Martin attended a seminar sponsored by Zurixx LLC, a Utah-based education com- — Allow the child to partici- soak every day, but when I did, I courses, they’ll learn how the pany, expecting to see reality TV stars Andy and Candis Meredith of “Old Home Love,” a show that aired pate in meal preparation. Yes, would for at least 45 minutes. couple flips homes and also gain on HGTV and its sister channel the DIY Network. Martin and others say they attend the events to learn things will get messy, but this Guess what? My toenail is access to investors who will give about flipping homes from reality stars like the Meredith’s or Tarek and Christina El Moussa, of HGTV’s will make for wonderful memo- now a nice white and pink! them cash to buy properties, Thanks for the hint! — Madeline “Flip or Flop,” only to find that the stars don’t appear and they are asked to spend thousands of dollars ries, and if the child has a hand even if they have low credit in creating fresh salads and M., Bingham, Maine scores or a weak job history. to attend more classes. healthy foods, he is more likely to So nice to hear! It can take a They’ll earn back their money eat them. while, but patience is a virtue. quickly, the instructors say, and — If nothing works, talk to Thank you for writing in! — will get refunds if they don’t flip a Utah. Zurixx has partnered with according to RealtyTrac.com. 2,300 of those evaluations. It your pediatrician. Heloise home within a certain amount of other reality TV stars to create Roger Behle, the El Moussas’ also said that it does not mislead — Heloise time. education programs under dif- attorney, said the couple did not people or push attendees to buy Send a money-saving or time- But about a dozen people ferent names, some of which also have time to be interviewed for additional classes. saving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box interviewed by The Associated have been the subject of com- this story. Zurixx also provided contact Clean water 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279- Press said those promises did not plaints from students. A section The U.S. Federal Trade information for 13 people, Dear Heloise: When my 5000, or you can fax it to 1-210- pan out. Although class leaders of Zurixx’s website that listed its Commission, which aims to pro- including Billy Batson of North guinea pig’s water bottle needs to HELOISE or email it to offered some instruction, a lot of programs and the reality stars it tect consumers against unfair or Port, Florida, who said he has be changed, I put 2 tablespoons [email protected]. time was spent pushing them to works with disappeared as the deceptive business practices, has flipped 17 properties since he of salt in the bottle and add a bit I can’t answer your letter per- buy more classes, they said; AP reported this story. The com- received 50 complaints about paid $25,000 for a mentor and of water. I swish it around to sonally but will use the best hints some complained that getting pany said it is continually updat- classes connected to Zurixx since one of Zurixx’s classes two years clean it. Then I rinse thoroughly, received in my column. refunds for the sessions was dif- ing its website. 2013, according to documents ago. Batson said he probably ficult. Last year, Zurixx brought in reviewed by the AP. And in May, could have been successful with- Beer run! Self-driving truck goes Stephens said his instructor $130.1 million in total revenue, the Better Business Bureau out the training, but that the avoided answering questions, the company told Inc. magazine. office of St. Louis warned people process would have taken longer. 120-plus miles on delivery told attendees not to speak to The El Moussas’ program, about Success Path events in the Batson said Zurixx paid for a trip each other and spent a lot of time Success Path Education, is city, citing the more than 150 to Las Vegas for him and a girl- DENVER (AP) — Anheuser- station in Fort Collins, Colorado, hyping the program. The home- Zurixx’s most popular and the complaints it received about friend so he could talk to stu- Busch says it has completed the and ran along Interstate 25 work on the first day was for couple receives a percentage of classes related to the company. dents. world’s first commercial shipment through Denver before wrapping attendees to call their credit card the Success Path classes sold, Zurixx said the complaints “It’s been a really great life- by self-driving truck, sending a up in Colorado Springs. companies and increase their the company said. represent a tiny percentage of the changing experience,” he said. beer-filled tractor-trailer on a The company says a profession- credit limits, he said. On the last The El Moussas are a big draw, more than 370,000 people who Patricia Briggs paid $1,798 journey of more than 120 miles al truck driver was on board for day, Stephens said, the instruc- with “Flip or Flop” ranked as have attended its events and the earlier this year for a three-day through Colorado. the entire route and monitored the tor pushed them to buy training HGTV’s second-most watched 75,000 who have paid for its Success Path class, hoping it The company says it teamed trip from the cab’s sleeper berth. sessions, some of which cost show. And home flipping is hot products. The company said that could change her life, too. with self-driving truck maker Otto Anheuser-Busch says it hopes around $26,000. off TV, too: The number of flips, nearly all its students have filled The day after she finished the and the state of Colorado for the to see self-driving technology The classes featuring the El considered a property sold twice out positive evaluations about classes, Briggs found three prop- feat. The trailer, loaded with widely deployed. Moussas are run by Zurixx LLC, within 12 months, rose this year the classes and the company erties to try to flip near her home Budweiser beer, began the self- Otto was recently acquired by an education company based in to the highest point in six years, provided copies of more than in Roseburg, Oregon. driving trip Thursday at a weigh Uber.
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MODELS ARE USED IN ALL PHOTOS TO PROTECT PRIVACY. edly warned without evidence are responsible for handling that the Nov. 8 election could be potential election crimes in their 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, October 27, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com County, TDEC slated to discuss permitting By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer “I don’t think it’s just The Bradley County Hank [Thompson]. There Commission’s ad hoc commit- are issues we are dealing tee will send a liaison to talk to with now. I’m getting the “higher-ups” at the calls at the builders’ Tennessee Department of association and builders Conservation and Environment concerning reported difficulties that have had things with the department’s septic sitting there for three or tank permitting office. four months. Hank’s not At the same time, a proposed our problem. The state is budget that could be used for our problem. We’re the county to operate its own having issues with his office is being sent to the replacement [while he’s Commission’s Finance commit- on medical leave] as tee for review for a potential well. It’s the whole start-up next year. mentality of the office. County Mayor D. Gary Davis The whole mentality of said last week he had directly the state is, ‘We don’t talked to the commissioner of have to do this.’” TDEC who told him the current — Charlotte Peak employee at the permitting office would be replaced, and the state would make adjust- The proposed budget for a ments as it monitored the vol- county-operated office includes ume of requests the office salary increases for the current AN OvERhEAD vIEw of how the new configuration of “The Shops at Bradley Square” will appear is seen in this graphic provided by receives. building inspector and plan- Bradley Square Mall. More parking spaces will be added to the retail space Committee chairperson ning director respecting the Charlotte Peak said earlier this additional work, a fully funded week it was not just the Level 2 certified employee, cer- employee who was a problem. tification classes, as well as “I don’t think it’s just Hank startup costs that may be Mall [Thompson],” Peak said. “There required by the state. are issues we are dealing with The first year costs are esti- From Page 1 now. I’m getting calls at the mated to be $84,417 with a lev- That will give the mall a total of nine new “We are pleased with the support and pos- builders’ association and eling off in year two to $62,915. businesses which are hoped to strengthen itive comments from them,” Shahan said. builders that have had things The septic permit revenue, the mall’s place as a destination stop for vis- “This is great news for Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland said he expects the sitting there for three or four which would be used to run the itors and shoppers alike. and Bradley County. It’s good to new shops to help the local economy. months. Hank’s not our prob- office, has gone from a low of Demolition to the former Kmart area is see the owners of Bradley Square “I am excited about the progress of lem. The state is our problem. $66,645 in 2008 to a high of scheduled to begin within the next few Mall continuing their investment Bradley Square in the past months,” We’re having issues with his $107,185 in 2014. months. in the facilities here. ‘The Shops at Rowland said. “In other locations I have replacement [while he’s on Peak said the budget was prepared with the lowest “We think this is a great direction to take Bradley Square’ is a great new seen, the ‘store front’ appearance has greatly medical leave] as well. It’s the amount of revenues in 2008 in the center,” said Mall GM Stacia Crye concept in retail space. I’m sure it enhanced the shopping experience. I have whole mentality of the office. The whole mentality of the mind. Shahan. will do well in this very active also noted many new stores on the inside Mall management is remaining quiet for which is making our city a greater retail state is, ‘We don’t have to do The committee asked County retail market and should reinforce Commissioner and committee now on the identities of the new businesses hub.” this.’” the Chamber's goal to encourage member Bill Winters to be their that will occupy The Shops at Bradley Gary Farlow, president and CEO of the Peak said every time state our citizens to ‘shop local.’” liaison with TDEC, and to con- Square; however, Shahan says the mall is Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, officials “come to this table, — Gary Farlow tact committee members for “well on its way to filling the new shops.” said it is good to see local businesses contin- they go away doing better.” more discussions about the sit- The renovations to the mall’s west end ue to invest in the area. “This time, it’s actually worse,” she said. uation. represent the third phase of redevelopment local contractors, subcontractors, architects “This is great news for Cleveland and since the mall was acquired by MD Ruston and engineers. Bradley County,” Farlow said. “It’s good to Properties LLC in 2010. That phase included new entrances, see the owners of Bradley Square Mall con- During Phase I, $14 million was invested remodeled public restrooms, upgrades to the tinuing their investment in the facilities in anchor renovations and additions. decor, new lighting, a relocated food court, here. ‘The Shops at Bradley Square’ is a Belk underwent a major interior and exte- new landscaping and new pylon signage and great new concept in retail space. I’m sure it rior renovation and now offers expanded marquee. will do well in this very active retail market merchandise lines; Carmike Cinemas “It is our belief that Phase II will enhance and should reinforce the Chamber's goal to opened a 12-screen, 2,364 seat, state-of- the center and continue the property revital- encourage our citizens to ‘shop local.’” the-art cinema; and Dunham’s Sports ization we began five years ago,” Shahan Shahan said, “We appreciate the support opened and offers a full line of sporting said. Cleveland and Bradley County have always goods and athletic equipment. She noted preliminary meetings have been provided the mall, and we look forward to Another $15 million was invested in Phase completed with city officials to discuss plans continuing to be a venue for local schools III which used the services of numerous and engineering for the project. and organizations to host events.” 911 From Page 1 years and years, they provided arises,” Wilson said. us IT support, and when it came “The cooperation with time to build our tower (in the Cleveland Utilities has been out- back of the center), we found out standing,” Spence added. that the base had to be so big Both Spence and Wilson pre- that it would jut into their park- sented Webb and incoming ing lot back there, and they General Manager Tim allowed that. Henderson with a plaque of “They allowed us to pave this appreciation for the 20-year field here at the center to provide partnership. Wilson and Webb additional parking, and joined also jokingly had a photograph with us in putting up fencing made of them exchanging a $20 that provides better security for bill to signify the ground lease Photo courtesy of west Polk Fire and Rescue us and them,” he added. agreement. SMOKE IS STILL SEEN at the site of a fire in the Rattlesnake Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY EMA Director Troy Spence “We actually received a check PROPERTY ADJACENT to Cleveland Utilities is where the Hollow area of Cherokee National Forest, near Chilhowee Mountain. said it is hard to find a better from them earlier,” Webb Emergency Operations Center is located. A 20-year ground lease Crews are continuing to fight the fire, and hoping for rain later today partner than Cleveland Utilities. explained. to help in that endeavor. The EMA is also located in the The CU general manager has agreement for $1 per year was approved Wednesday at the 911 center, along with 911 dispatch. 30-plus years of experience with board of directors meeting, and to symbolically show that agreement Spence and Wilson said that the company, and while he was the CU GM jokingly accepted a $20 bill from 911 Director Joe Wilson. they do not know of another cen- not the manager at the time, he ter like this one that works so was present when the center Henderson, who will take the of directors meets at 3 p.m. Wildfire closely with the utility company. opened, and is proud of the reins of Cleveland Utilities after today, and approval of the “Closely” is a key word, as the working relationship between Webb’s retirement in November, ground lease agreement will be From Page 1 emergency center is adjacent to Cleveland Utilities and the 911 agreed that he appreciates the on the agenda. mined. the Cleveland Utilities offices on Emergency Center. Emergency Center being nearby, “We are looking at another 20 What began with a few fire- Guthrie Drive. “It’s benefit to us also to have and working with both the 911 years of partnership with them, fighters, then rose to around “Crews are taking “That really makes us more them located next to us,” Webb group as well as the EMA per- and who knows, after that, 50 on Tuesday, has now suppression actions comfortable to be so near said. “The fact that they are here sonnel. maybe another 20 years,” Webb expanded to include 94 fire- indirectly, by Cleveland Utilities if the need 24/7 helps us with security.” The Cleveland Utilities board said. fighters and support personnel. constructing hand lines The U.S. Forest Service also and using creeks and brought in a bulldozer to help trails in the area to halt in creating the break lines to the spread of the fire. As try to contain the fire. firefighters progress Epperson McDonald said because of with line construction, From Page 1 wanting to provide as much they will be burning out safety as possible for firefight- vegetation along their He also helped fight the EPA and their involved with the Builders Association years ers and others on the scene, lines. This helps secure perceived over-reach of the Clean Water Act ago, and then with Habitat for Humanity,” crews are not creating fire the lines from the main which saved builders and cities millions of “It is important to stay informed said County Commissioner Charlotte Peak. lines directly adjacent to the about local codes and new fire; when lines are dollars. “He taught me the value of being involved fire. burned out it leaves an “The impact of the EPA overreach would restrictions placed on land with our industry and how to lobby for “Crews are taking suppres- area devoid of fuel, the have crippled the building industry and the development. Everyone involved in change within it. Dennis is a true a leader sion actions indirectly, by con- vegetation, creating a lost revenue would have devastated our our industry has the obligation to in Bradley County and the state. Through structing hand lines and using wider fire break.” local municipalities,” Epperson said. keep abreast of things happening his countless hours volunteering to help creeks and trails in the area to Dennis also stays active in volunteering within our line of work. ORBA build Habitat for Humanity Homes and lob- halt the spread of the fire,” — Terry McDonald his time to the community. He currently provides guidance to make this bying against legislation that would hinder McDonald said. “As firefighters serves on the Board of Adjustment and happen. We also encourage the building industry, he has continued to progress with line construc- flames that remain burning. Appeals for Bradley County and the city of participation in giving back to the provide safe affordable housing," said Peak. tion, they will be burning out The CNF spokesperson said Cleveland. He also serves on the community.” — Dennis Epperson Since HBAT’s inception in 1960, there vegetation along their lines. smoke will be visible for sever- Mechanical Board for the city of Cleveland have only been three Builders from “This helps secure the lines al days from the fire, regard- and the Shade Tree Board. Cleveland to become the state president. from the main fire; when lines less of when it is eventually Epperson has been active with Habitat for builders and building vendors to become a Epperson and his wife, Rhee have a son, are burned out it leaves an put out. He said trails in and Humanity for over a decade. member of ORBA and participate with the Clint Epperson and daughter-in-law, area devoid of fuel, the vegeta- near the Rock Creek Gorge He participates in the build with ORBA organization. Suzanna Epperson, as well as their daugh- tion, creating a wider fire area are closed to public entry, almost every year, providing a home for a “It is important to stay informed about ter and son-in-law, Blake and Brooke break,” he added. with closed trails having sig- deserving family, and has been instrumen- local codes and new restrictions placed on Allison. Today, helicopters are still nage up signifying that no tal in raising thousands of dollars to aid land development,” Epperson said. “I was honored to be recognized as the being utilized to take water unauthorized visitors should with the building of the Habitat home each “Everyone involved in our industry has the 2013 Home Builders Association of from the nearby Ocoee River to be on those trails. year. He also served on Habitat’s board of obligation to keep abreast of things happen- Tennessee Builder of the Year. My subcon- dump on the fire. McDonald More information on the fire directors for two straight terms. ing within our line of work. ORBA provides tractors, suppliers and business partners said that a significant rainfall will be released by the Epperson has been named local Builder guidance to make this happen. We also helped make this happen. I look forward to would help, but while there is Cherokee National Forest. of the Year twice by ORBA for his contribu- encourage participation in giving back to having many more years of building and a chance of rain today, he said Anyone with information tions to the building industry and the asso- the community.” delivering brand new homes to satisfied it needs to be a large amount should contact the Forest ciation. He has always encouraged local “Mr. Epperson encouraged me to get customers,” Epperson said. to help in the dousing of the Service offices in Cleveland. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, October 27, 2016—7
FAMILY MEMBERS gather for one of their first photos together. After Utah resident Jack Marvell learned he had family in Tennessee while searching for his father’s identity, they arranged a meeting. He and 12 of his rel- atives recently traveled cross- country to visit with some of their newfound relatives in Bradley County.
Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG
Families From Page 1 These family activities would that of a fall family reunion, not have been possible without with relatives sharing slices of modern technology. The two These family activities would not have been possible cake over autumn-themed, families found each other without modern technology. The two families found each plastic-skirted folding tables in through genealogy websites and other through genealogy websites and DNA testing the garage. DNA testing specifically specifically designed to help people find their relatives. However, the conversations designed to help people find For the fun of it, Lisa Tarver, who lives near Atlanta, had around the table were a bit their relatives. begun using the website to trace her family’s genealogy. unconventional. Some were still For the fun of it, Lisa Tarver, trying to remember each other’s who lives near Atlanta, had Though Tarver had previously However, one sign of more names. Others were conversing begun using a website to trace done a DNA test, she convinced recent times has been the abili- non-stop as they tried to get to her family’s genealogy. her mother and an aunt from ty to use science to solve more know each other. “I love family history, and I’m her dad’s side of the family to family-related mysteries than Jack said the families’ first a history buff,” Tarver said. “I take tests. It turned out the had been possible when he was meeting gave him hope that think it’s important to know connection was from her dad’s a younger man. everything was on its way to who came before you.” side of the family. DNA testing for the sake of becoming how it should have Though it did allow her to To confirm this further, finding one’s ancestry has been all along. Other members begin filling in her family tree, Tarver contacted a cousin, become increasingly accessible of the newly extended family Tarver said she never expected Cleveland resident Shelley and has continually gained pop- nodded in agreement. her being open to finding more Austin, to see if she would like ularity in recent years. “I feel James Scarborough about her family’s history would to help with the search. This led “Before DNA testing, this would be proud of his family, to lead to a lifelong mystery being to Austin and her mother, probably was an impossibility,” know that everyone was able to solved. Charleston resident Cindy Jack said. “You just didn’t have meet and get to know each While Tarver was busy seeing Shelton, both taking tests in things like this happen ... Save other,” said Austin. what she could find, Jack’s hopes of solving the mystery. for divine intervention, this The Marvells have made their wife, Jeannine, was intent on “We were both so sure, problem was not solvable.” way back to Utah, but they left finding answers for her hus- though some were skeptical,” Scientific advances have with promises to keep in touch band. After all, he had won- Austin said. “Everything seemed made it possible for those test- with their newfound relatives dered about his father’s identity to fit.” ing DNA to look for more mark- living in Tennessee. since he was just a boy. Using documents found with ers which can more accurately The family tree’s roots had She did not have much luck help from the online DNA indicate family relationships. grown deep while nobody was in her searches at first. In fact, results and documentation As the processes of evaluating looking, and the relatives she had very little on which to found in the Tennessee family’s DNA have become more stream- expressed hope this new branch base her searches. There were archives, it was determined lined, the prices have dropped will get the chance to blossom stories of the father’s military Cindy Shelton and Jack Marvell for average consumers. Many even more. service, and there was a possi- are actually first cousins. Jack’s autosomal DNA tests — tests ble name. father, James Scarborough, was which look at DNA people “But we thought there was Shelton’s uncle. Their fathers inherit from both their fathers DIAMONDS also a possibility he [Jack’s were brothers. and their mothers — can be WANTED father] had not been using his Further confirmation of the found for $100 or less. real last name,” Jeannine said. family connection came after When results of DNA tests are $100-$100,000 It was not until Jack decided Austin began emailing Jeannine paired with public records and BEST PRICES IN 4 YEARS to pursue DNA testing that he photos of Scarborough. other data which can be • GOLD • SILVER knew for sure the name of his Jeannine said she and some of accessed through websites, sto- BUY OR SELL biological father. After his DNA her seven children immediately ries like these are becoming RICK DAVIS GOLD testing results were linked back saw a physical resemblance to more and more common. to the online family tree his wife AND DIAMONDS Jack. “It doesn’t change who we RickDavisGoldandDiamonds.net had built, a possible name sur- “It was so exciting,” Jeannine are, but it gives us the satisfac- faced: James Edward 423-499-9162 said. “I was just jumping up tion of knowing,” Tarver said. 5301 Brainerd Rd. Scarborough. and down and screaming, and “We’re just thrilled we were able Though they had been look- so were the kids.” to find this out.” ing for a man named James, Both sides of the family Jack admitted not every the middle and last names had described the finding as being member of his family was been unknown. Still grasping quite unexpected, though it was thrilled about the revelation. for answers, Jeannine began also considered by many to be a He described one sibling of Cleveland Daily Banner sending messages to other pleasant surprise. his as being “madder than a wet users on the Ancestry.com site Still, Jeannine noted Jack hen” after learning the identity listed as possible family DNA and some of their children were of their father, who had not matches. “skeptical” about the supposed been involved in their lives. Christmas! One of those messages made family connection at first. Some “I suppose, when you think its way to Tarver, who acknowl- reportedly thought it was all about it, this wasn’t a mystery edged Scarborough was indeed just coincidence. that really needed to be solved,” Gift Certificates a family name. However, she “It did seem pretty far-fetched Jack said. “Still, it was some- wasn’t immediately sure how at first,” Jack said. “To find my thing you always wondered Jack might fit into her family father’s family after all these about.” tree. years — who would have But for Jack Marvell, his wife After corresponding back and thought that would even be pos- and the 11 children and grand- forth and doing some more dig- sible?” children who made the journey ging, Tarver and Jeannine real- The fact his mother took the to Tennessee from Utah, it was ized Scarborough would be the secret of his father’s identity to a happy meeting. Though relative who linked both of their the grave had been a sign of the Scarborough had not been pres- families. times, Jack said. His birth in ent, his family said they were To confirm whether or not the the 1940s had been “out of glad to get to know his son and family connection was real, the wedlock,” and “you just didn’t his family. two discussed the possibility of talk about things like that at The atmosphere of the family having more DNA testing done. that time.” gathering in Charleston was T h ! e g v i n g i ft g i t h a t k e e p s o n Crash From Page 1 Walker of the Tennessee Highway Highway 11 into Bradley McAllister’s family has been Home or Business Delivery & Patrol, the victim of the crash County, then turned left onto notified, and testing will con- was James Michael McAllister, Bancroft Road. tinue on the victim by the 57, of Ringgold, Ga. He was rid- “The subject went off the left Medical Examiner’s office in Our New On-Line Edition ing on a 2004 Honda motorcycle side of the roadway, continued Chattanooga, with any further when the 12:16 a.m. accident over a gravel drive and into a information being forwarded to occurred. ditch,” the report explained. the THP soon. 12 Month Subscription $75.00 The trooper’s report said that The cycle hit a culvert and The posted speed limit on Collegedale Police clocked the McAllister was thrown from the Bancroft Road where the acci- cycle at 80 mph in a 45 mph bike. He was transported to dent occurred is 45 mph. The 6 Month Subscription $38.00 zone in that city, and the offi- Erlanger Hospital in trooper’s report did not indi- cer attempted to pull the Chattanooga, where he was cate the speed at which the 3 Month Subscription $20.00 cyclist over. However, the sus- pronounced dead this morning. cycle was traveling when the pect fled north on U.S. Walker’s report said accident occurred. 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