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161st YEAR • NO. 262 MARCH 2, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 26 PAGES • 50¢ Family Resource Agency named recipient of Excellence in Building Resiliency Award By JOYANNA LOVE are a small but important way we can high- Banner Senior Staff Writer light and honor their good work.” “We have been very proud of our FRA staff will receive the award March 8 The Governor’s Children’s Cabinet has project at the Blythe Family at the War Memorial Auditorium in named the Bradley County Family Resource Support Center.” Nashville as a part of the Tennessee Agency as its first winner of the Excellence — James Anderson Commission on Children and Youth’s in Building Resiliency Award. Children’s Advocacy Days. “I would define it (resiliency) as the ability “To give our children the best chance for to adapt to change and whatever life throws Awards for Excellence in Early Foundations success, families, schools and communities at you. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how selected by the Children’s Cabinet co- must work together to create a nurturing resilient families are in poverty ... a lot of chaired by Gov. Bill Haslam and first lady environment for child development, begin- them do not have the resources (that others Crissy Haslam. ning at birth,” Crissy Haslam said in a press have) but they make it, so helping kids to “As I travel across the state, I’m always release. “These winners are wonderful learn to adapt to change and helping fami- impressed with the commitment and cre- examples of that collaborative spirit, and lies is a way to improve resiliency,” said ativity of so many Tennesseans working Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE they have shown a true passion for serving FAMILY RESOURCE AGENCY CEO James Anderson, from left, James Anderson, Family Resource Agency tirelessly to help get our children prepared Tennessee’s children.” CEO. for success in school and in life,” the gover- stands with Head Start Director Sherronda Thompson and Catherine The award is a part of the Governor’s nor said in a press release. “These awards See AWARD, Page 6 Rice. Inside Today Chapman It’s Donald and Hillary is named Bradley County to keynote likes Trump, favors Clinton 100 BMBC in a squeaker banquet By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer Annual event set Bradley County voters Saturday, 6 p.m. turned out in large numbers as they joined what can be catego- By LARRY C. BOWERS rized as a tidal wave of support Banner Staff Writer for Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic It’s springtime once again, and hopeful Hillary Clinton. it’s time for the annual 100 Both the New York entrepre- Black Men of Bradley County neur and the former U.S. secre- Inc. Scholarship and Mentoring tary of state were called as win- Fundraising Banquet. ners in Tennessee by the major This year’s news organizations just sec- event is sched- Battle of the best onds after the polls closed uled for 6 p.m. The Bradley Central Bears within the state’s borders. Saturday in the defeated No. 2 Cookeville in the Local election officials Deacon Jones region 3A basketball semifinals, reported no problems as voters Dining Hall on and will face off in the champi- cast their preferences for the the Lee onship game against the Walker nation’s top job. However, some University cam- Valley Mustangs, who dumped precincts were caught with pus. White County. The Lee Lady people still in line as the 8 p.m. The keynote Flames advanced to the semifinal closing hour came and went, speaker will be Chapman round of the Gulf South tourna- with reports of long lines Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE James Chapman ment with a win over West throughout the day across the VOTING LOCATIONS remained steadily busy all day Tuesday up until the 8 p.m. closing time for of Chattanooga. Florida. See Sports, Pages 11-13. county. polls. This was the scene at the Waterville Elementary voting station just before 7 p.m. Chapman is a well-known inno- Per routine, those voters in vator in both the civic and entre- line at 8 p.m. were allowed to preneurial community. He is the Eulogizing two of cast their ballots which made founder of Oil Drop, a start-up the ballot boxes late getting to company that provides on-the- Cleveland’s finest the Bradley County spot oil-change service by way of Last week, the Cleveland and Courthouse Annex to be count- online scheduling and a mobile Bradley County community paid its ed. app. Fran Green, elections admin- His most recent venture is final respects to two of its finest — Workaholics, a collaborative Dr. T.L. Lowery, a much-admired istrator, said the only real diffi- culty for the evening was prob- space for entrepreneurs on a Church of God evangelist, and Billie lems with putting results on membership basis during the Nipper, a local artist whose work on the county website. day, and open to the public at canvas is known worldwide. Read The first local returns were night for tackling projects and the editorial on Page 14 of today’s posted by 8:50 p.m. and counts sharing ideas. He was named edition. were completed by 10:45 p.m. 2013 Chattanooga Young A total of 19,725 Bradley Professional of the Year and to Countians practiced the art of 2015 Chatter Magazine’s Top 20 Forecast democracy by marking their Under 40. ballots, with 12,581 of them Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE The guest for this year’s 100 Today should be mostly sunny, JOE REED and Fran Green calculate votes JERRY LANCE unloads equipment used at a BMBC banquet is a nationally with a high near 47. Tonight’s fore- See DONALD, Page 6 Tuesday night after the polls closed. voting station Tuesday. cast calls for increasing clouds, See CHAPMAN, Page 6 with a low around 33. Thursday calls for clouds and an 80 percent chance of rain and possible light snow before 9 a.m., then rain CPD is working Awakening America event showers, with a high near 49. Thursday night calls for mostly to host Stephen Kendrick cloudy skies and an 80 percent to foster strong chance of showers, with a low By JOYANNA LOVE Resolution for Men” and “The around 38. Banner Senior Staff Writer Love Dare for Parents.” The Awakening America community trust The Awakening America Alliance is the organization Index Alliance, headquartered in behind the annual Cry Out By JOYANNA LOVE Cleveland, is holding its first America prayer events held Classified...... 16-17 Banner Senior Staff Writer fundraiser with some help from nationwide. Locally, the head- Comics...... 24 film producer Stephen Kendrick. Cleveland Police Department officers in the quarters serves as a meeting Editorials...... 14 Kendrick will be the guest freshly minted Community Relations unit are point for organizers. Throughout speaker for the alliance’s Horoscope...... 24 focusing on connecting with people in the neigh- the year, the “Awaken Our Nation” fundraiser Lifestyles...... 19-21 borhoods the CPD serves, as a way to increase office hosts on April 4. Obituaries...... 2 understanding of what the department does. monthly meet- Kendrick, along with his Stocks...... 4 “This is something we want the whole depart- ings and prayer brother Alex, has produced Sports...... 11-13 ment to be involved in,” CPD Chief Mark Gibson times for local “Facing the Giants,” said. pastors. TV Schedule...... 25 “Courageous,” “Fireproof” and Sgt. Evie West presented information about the “We were a Weather...... 9 most recently, “War Room.” new unit to the Community Crime Reduction strategic promo- “This year with the election, Committee at Bradley County Juvenile Court on tional partner Around Town and just the overall climate in Tuesday. with them for the nation, we sensed that there “The Community Relations Unit is something Kendrick “War Room.” We Connie Gage receiving a good was a greater need for prayer that I am super passionate and excited about,” did screenings report ... Emma Moore getting than ever before, and we felt West said. around the nation in meetings prepared for piano training ... that it would be good to bring in The unit was established in January. and we also helped to promote it Laura Divers excited about her someone like Stephen Kendrick “Unfortunately, whether it is locally or nation- through our constituent base children, Nicolas, Paul and who has just produced the pow- ally, anytime a police officer makes a decision it and to the pastors,” said Kay Tommy, and parents, Renny and erful movie — ‘War Room’ — is reflected on us. It doesn’t matter if it’s Horner, executive director of Ada Lucanese, arriving in which focused on prayer,” Ferguson, Missouri, or Cleveland, Tennessee,” Awakening America Alliance. Cleveland soon ... Kippi Cox pro- Horner said. West said. “The purpose of being able to establish “Stephen has a real heart for viding some TLC. Horner said Kendrick has also this unit was to bring us to the point where we what we are doing through Cry been a part of the book and were able to have a good relationship with our Out America … We have just video study titled “A Battle Plan community.” been really blessed by this rela- for Prayer” which is related to Building trust in the department throughout the tionship.” the movie. He has also co- 6489076 75112 See CPD, Page 6 Sgt. Evie West authored “The Love Dare,” “The See KENDRICK, Page 6 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 2, 2016 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. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Daniel Mark Maxwell, and wife, Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) To submit an obituary, have the funeral home or cremation society in Jody, of Ooltewah, Mike Maxwell in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday charge of arrangements e-mail the information to obituaries@cleveland- and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. of Ocoee, Shelly Webb of Phone (423) 472-5041. banner.com and fax to 423-614-6529, attention Obits. Sweetwater, Melanie O’Connor of Sweetwater, Byron Maxwell, Stephen L. Crass Jim Bryant husband, Joe Cannon, of Hope Hughes and wife Greta, of Polk County; Editor & Publisher General Manager Cleveland; two sons: Ernie brother, Muril Kile of Sweetwater; (Bambi) Cannon and Wade Hope Hughes, of East Ridge, sisters: Gail O’Daniel, Ruth Member of The Associated Press (Brittany) Cannon both of died Tuesday. March 1, 2016, at McKee, both of Sweetwater, her home. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches Cleveland; and five grandchil- Carolyn Henry of Cleveland; and credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, and also the local news of spontaneous or igin dren: Duggan, Taylor, Carson, Arrangements have been several nieces and nephews and herein. All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2014 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. entrusted to Companion Funeral Abbi Reese and Greyson other extended family members. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Cannon; brother, Jerry (Carolyn) & Cremation Service. The family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Thursday, March Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice Ford of Inman, S.C.; sister, Judy Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily (Toad) Frazier of Wheelersburg, 4, 2016 at Watson Chapel Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 Ohio; sister, Ginger Dahlin of Cemetery for the committal serv- By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $ 75.00 Jacksonville, Fla.; stepmother, ice. By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 25.00 $45.00 $ 85.00 Orena Ford of Cleveland; step- There will be no formal visita- By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 tion. By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $ 67.00 $ 130.00 sisters: Sherry (Gene) North of Morristown, Kim (Danny) Ledford Online condolences may be Print + E-Edition of Cleveland; Debbie (Tom) sent to www.serenityfunerals. By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $ 79.25 Virginia Jones By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 26.25 $47.25 $ 90.50 Mainor of Dayton, Linda (Glen) com. By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 McConnell of Mint Hill, N.C.; and Virginia Jones, 81, of Serenity Funeral Home and By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 Cleveland, passed away many loving nieces and Cremation Center of Etowah is in E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 Warren C. Bivens nephews. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in the charge of arrangements. Bradley Health Care and Warren C. Bivens, 75, of She was preceded in death by Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 Rehabilitation. Delano, passed away on her parents, Joseph and Mary She was preceded in death by Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at a Nell Ford. her husband, Leonard Jones; local hospital. She has run the race and fin- son, Danny Jones; grandson, Presbyterian Church. In later husband, Burley Swafford; sis- He was born on March 18, ished her course. Jean has left a Terry Jones; parents: John and years, she attended First ters: Jean Hughes and Lucille 1940, to the late Hird Andrew and fine example of how to live by her Vernie Jones Terry; three broth- Cumberland Presbyterian Willis; and brothers: Johnny and Ella Mae Bivens. words and actions. She has now ers; and four sisters. Church in Cleveland. David Smith. He was a lifelong resident of come to the time for which she Survivors include her sons: She graduated from Bradley She is survived by children and this area and was a former mem- lived. This is not the end, but the Eddie Jones and wife, Susan, County High School in 1943 and spouses: Carlis and Alyce ber of Son Life Ministries and beginning. Randy Jones and wife, Kim, and began her first paying job at Swafford of Chattanooga, current member of Set Free The family will receive friends Johnny Wayne Jones, all of American Uniform Factory. Later, Deanna and James Ratledge of Christian Fellowship Church. from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Cleveland; brother, Dave Terry she began a career at Parks-Belk Riceville, Donald and Diane He enjoyed cooking, garden- Celebration of Life service start- and wife, Vivian; sisters: Sue and continued working there until Swafford of Birchwood, Lynn and ing, talking, and “porch sittin’.” ing at 7 p.m. today, Parker and husband, Eddie, and her retirement. Linda Swafford of Athens, However, above all things he March 2, 2016, at North June Sullivan and husband, Don, In 1947, she and Carl Murray Glenda and Heshel Malone of loved his family and spending Cleveland Baptist Church, 2815 all of Jamestown; five grandchil- married. They were married for Calhoun, and Evelyn ad time with them. North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, dren; and five great-grandchil- 62 years until his death in 2009. Dewayne Watson of Englewood; In addition to his mother and TN 37312 with Dr. Jay dren. She was a talented seam- sister, Lily Rogers of Cleveland, father, he is preceded in death by McCluskey officiating. The funeral was held stress and kept Becky, Kathy and and sister-in-law, Eunice Smith of three brothers: Dennis Bivens, Pallbearers include: Colby Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at 11 later Jacquelyn in beautiful hand- Cleveland; several nieces, Troy Bivens, and Hubby Bivens; Houston, Jeff Elliott, Charlie a.m. at Mundy Funeral Home in made clothes. She also enjoyed nephews, and other extended and sister, Jacquillon Hamilton. Hysinger, Larry Sharo, Ron Jamestown. making quilts. family members and friends. He leaves behind to cherish Spangler, and Ralph Earby. Interment was in Fentress She was preceded in death by A Celebration of Life and his memory his wife of 56 years, In lieu of flowers, the family Memorial Gardens with Bro. her parents; stepmother, Ira Home going for Kathryn Swafford Judy Bivens; three sons: Roger requests donations be made in Darul Rains officiating. Lawson Moreland; and sisters: will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Bivens (Theresa), Daren Bivens Jean’s memory to North Pallbearers included Eric Katharine, Virginia, Christine, March 3, 2016, at Calvary Baptist (Deborah), and Chris Bivens Cleveland Baptist Church, Grace Jones, Dustin Jones, Melissa Geraldine, Jean and Reba. Church in Riceville with Brother (Lynn); sister, Lavellda Davis; to the Finish, Building Fund, Jones, Stephany Jones, Edgar Survivors include daughters: Jimmy Lewis and Brother Daniel grandchildren: Amy Elrod, Brandi 2815 North Ocoee Street, Parker and Chris Anderson. Rebecca and husband, Paul Malone officiating. A graveside Bivens, Brian Bivens, Sam Raby, Cleveland, TN 37312. Woosley, of Murfreesboro and service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Mandie Ramsey, Mercedes You are invited to share a per- Kathy and husband, Jeff March 4, 2016, at Calhoun Bivens, and Cheyenne McIntosh; sonal memory of Jean or your Laurel E. McFadden Morelock, of Cleveland; three Cemetery with grandsons serv- 10 great-grandchildren; and condolences with her family at Laurel E. McFadden, 92, of grandchildren: Jacquelyn Ayers, ing as pallbearers. A white dove numerous stepgrandchildren and her online memorial located at Cleveland, passed away Sunday, Davis (Ashlan) Morelock and release will conclude the servic- great-grandchildren. www.companionfunerals.com. Feb. 28, 2016, in a local hospital. Kate (Jeremy) Kerley; six great- es. The funeral will be held at 7 Companion Funeral and He was an active member of grandchildren: Elizabeth and The family will receive friends p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Cremation Service and the Cody First Baptist Church of Jackson Ayers, Emma Ann and from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Companion Funeral Home, 2419 family are honored to assist the Cleveland. He was also an active Jefferson Morelock and Lillie and Calvary Baptist Church in Georgetown Rd. NW, Cleveland. Cannon family with these member of the Paul Jones Hayes Kerley; and very special Riceville. The family will receive friends arrangements. Memorial Chapter No. 25 of the sister-in-law, neighbor and friend, The family wants to express from 5 p.m. until the 7 p.m. serv- Disabled American Veterans. Sherry Murray. their deep appreciation to East ice time at the funeral home on He was a butcher by trade for The visitation will be held at Tennessee Home Health and Friday. more than 50 years with various Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home Hospice for their compassionate You are invited to share a per- grocery stores in the Cleveland on Thursday, March 3, 2016, care. sonal memory of Warren or your area. He was a decorated World from 5 to 7 p.m. with the service Online condolences may be condolences with his family at his War II veteran and served in the to follow in the chapel. sent to online memorial located at Pacific. Interment will be on Friday, in www.serenityfunerals.com www.companionfunerals.com. He was preceded in death by the Murray Cemetery in the Serenity Funeral Home and his parents: Lloyd and Edna Prospect community at 11 a.m. Cremation Center of Etowah is in “Bess” McFadden; his first wife, Pallbearers are Jeff and Davis charge of arrangements. Dorothy Ward McFadden; his Morelock, Paul Woosley and stepchildren: Donathan L. Ward Jackson Ayers, Jeremy Kerley and Jonathon P. Ward; and and Bucky Bancroft, Jim and grandchildren: Mitch L. Ward, Brian Swafford and Garry Tammy Ward York and J. Mark Murray. Tommy Lynn Ward. The family requests memorials Survivors include his wife, be made to the Carl and Irene Thomas “Tommy” Marion Murray Scholarship Fund at Lynn, 68, of McDonald, passed Isabel Close McFadden; daugh- ters-in-law: Elaine Ward, Nancy Cleveland State Community away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. College, PO Box 3570, He was preceded in death by Ward and Nancy Sitzler, all of Cleveland; grandchildren: Mike Cleveland, TN 37320. LOTTERY his parents: Carl and Annie Lynn; Online condolences may be stepmother, Irene Lynn; brother, (Shannon) Ward, David Ward and Donna Ward (Jonathan) sent to www.grissomserenity. Marvin Lynn; and four sisters: com. NUMBERS Ruth Cannon, Nell Dill, Carol Cochrane; great-grandchildren: McCoy and Donna Smith. Colton Ward, Ian Ward, Jacob He was a veteran of the U S Ward and Reagan Cochrane; (AP) — These lotteries were Army. He retired from TVA, special extended family mem- drawn Tuesday: where he worked as a right of bers: James Sitzler and son, Allen Sitzler; numerous friends way inspector. He also served as Tennessee a volunteer with Memorial and church family. Hospital in Chattanooga. The service will be held on Cash 3 Evening: 5-5-0, Lucky Vikki Dalton He is survived by his loving Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 7 Sum: 10 Vikki Lynn Dalton, 58, of wife of 39 years, Carolyn Lynn; p.m. in the chapel of Fike- Osie E. Sliger Cash 3 Midday: 7-7-0, Lucky Cleveland, passed away two sons: Kenley Lynn, of Randolph & Son Funeral Home Osie E. Sliger, 90, of Sum: 14 Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the McDonald and Zachary (Janet) with th Rev. Tom Wickes officiat- Cleveland, died this morning, Cash 3 Morning: 2-3-1 family residence. Lynn, of Cleveland; sister, Mary ing. Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Cash 4 Evening: 3-9-2-0, She was a member of Little Abazadze, of Harrison; three Interment will take place on Survivors and funeral arrange- Lucky Sum: 14 Conasauga Baptist Church. She grandchildren: Ben Mosley, Friday at 10 a.m. in Johnston ments will be announced by Fike- was a loving wife, mother and Cemetery with military honors Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Cash 4 Midday: 2-9-7-6, Lucky Chloe Lynn and Ryder Lynn; and Sum: 24 grandmother and really loved several nieces and nephews. concluding the service. Sandra Jean Cannon and enjoyed her grandchildren. The funeral will be held 11 The family will receive friends Cash 4 Morning: 2-1-3-7 Sandra Jean Cannon, 72, was She was a former employee of a.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, at on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m prior Mega Millions: 01-29-33-34- called to her Heavenly home on Peyton’s Southeastern. Corinth Baptist Church, 216 to the service. 55, Mega Ball: 6, Megaplier: 5 Monday evening, Feb. 29 sur- She was preceded in death by Corinth Church Road in We invite you to send a mes- rounded by her family and close her father, Donald Davis; mother, McDonald, with Pastor Gary sage of condolence and view the Georgia friends. She was born on May 17, Mary Florence Minton; sister, Thacker officiating. Burial will fol- McFadden family guest book at All or Nothing Day: 01-05-06- 1943 in Mississippi to Joseph Patty Davis Ellis; and brothers: low in Corinth Baptist Church www.fikefh.com. 07-13-14-15-17-18-21-23-24 and Mary Nell Ford. Lonnie Cooper and Leon Cooper. Cemetery with military rites being She is survived by her hus- All or Nothing Evening: 02-04- “For God so loved the world conducted. 06-08-09-10-11-14-17-18-21-23 that He gave His only begotten band, George Dalton of The family will receive friends Son, that whoever believes in Cleveland; children: Patricia from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the All or Nothing Morning: 01-02- Him should not perish but have Moulds and husband, Joey, of funeral home. 03-04-10-11-12-16-17-20-21-22 everlasting life.” ~ John 3:16 Old Fort, and Lacy Burke and In lieu of flowers, memorial All or Nothing Night: 02-03-04- Jean Cannon believed! She not husband, Johnnie, of Cleveland; contributions may be made to 05-08-09-13-14-15-16-23-24 only believed, but shared this stepmom, Mary Davis; stepchil- Corinth Baptist Church. Cash 3 Evening: 1-5-7 beloved verse with everyone who dren: Amy Hill and Marty Dalton, Please share your thoughts Cash 3 Midday: 5-6-2 was blessed to be in her pres- both of Cleveland; eight grand- and memories online at Cash 4 Evening: 3-0-6-1 ence. She is now experiencing children: Jericho Crutcher, www.ChattanoogaValleyViewCh Boston Collins, Dayton Collins, Cash 4 Midday: 7-4-0-6 the everlasting life that she all too apel.com Fantasy 5: 03-04-20-23-41 often dreamt about and shared Dillon Moulds, Sierra Hill, Arrangements are by with others. Seleena Hill, Jackson Burke and Chattanooga Funeral Home, Georgia FIVE Evening: 0-6-5-3- She was a true servant of God. Justin Burke; siblings: Donna Crematory & Florist, Valley View 5 She faithfully served her family Johnson and Janet Dowling, both Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Georgia FIVE Midday: 1-4-5-1- as a loving wife, mother, grand- of Kingman, Ariz., Linda Beard Chattanooga, TN 37421. 6 mother, sister and relative. She and husband, Brad, Georgia Mega Millions: 01-29-33-34- loved her North Cleveland McCarty and husband, Tim, Billy 55, Mega Ball: 6, Megaplier: 5 Baptist Church where she was a Minton Sr., Frances Lucille Kile Maxwell member for 60 years. Her life Gehlahausen and husband, Jeff, Lucille Kile Maxwell, 79, of was spent serving the Lord. She and Bo Minton and wife, Becky, Ocoee, passed away at her led a countless number of chil- all of Evansville; and several home on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. dren, including her own sons and nieces and nephews. She was an avid naturalist, Kathryn Marie Swafford IT’SASPECIAL grandsons to Christ through her The funeral will be held at 2 loved the mountains of East p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, in the Kathryn Marie Smith Swafford, 30 plus years as a second grade Tennessee and always surround- 90, of Athens, passed away Sunday school teacher. She was chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral ed herself with many plants and DAY FOR ... Home chapel with Pastor Gary Tuesday morning, March 1, known for making the Bible come flowers. 2016, at her residence. to life through her creative “story Higgins officiating. She enjoyed spending time The family will receive friends She was born in Niota on Sept. telling.” From her Mr. Elephant with her family and we will carry 26, 1926, to the late Carl and David Silvers, Patti Lilly, Mike treat puppet to the scripture from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the many wonderful memories of her funeral home. Mabel Marie Crittenden Smith. Murphy, Sandra Knight Collins, memorization games, younger and her love of family and nature. She was a native and lifelong Kevin Lusk, Jim A. Mayfield and children could not wait to be a We invite you to view and sign She was preceded in death by Irene Murray the Dalton family guestbook at resident of McMinn County and a Scott Creech, who are celebrating part of Mrs. Jean and Mr. Joe’s her children: Brooke Maxwell, Ellen Irene Murray for all her longtime member of Calvary Bible Study hour. She was a car- www.ralphbuckner.com. Stan Maxwell, and Carmen life was a resident of the birthdays today ... Kyle Harris, Baptist Church. who turns 30. ing teacher who gave Godly Renae Maxwell; parents, Walker Prospect community. She enjoyed sewing, her flow- instruction and correction. She and Virginia Kile; brothers: Lynn She was born June 24, 1926, ers and spending time with her also served as secretary on staff Kile, Stan Kile, Ken Kile and in Cleveland, to Charles S. and family, especially her grandkids at North Cleveland Baptist for 16 Gene Winters; sisters: Mary Jewel McLain Moreland. and great-grandkids. Reuse the News years. Hadorn and Jo Jenkins. She was a member of the New In addition to her parents, she Recycle this newspaper She is survived by her beloved Survivors include her children: Prospect Cumberland was preceded in death by her www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 2, 2016— 3 WACKER’s Burk to update Chamber
prior to anticipated grand opening • Bankruptcy Erika Burk, Ph.D., senior reservation or visit the events • Criminal Law director of human resources for calendar on the Chamber’s web- WACKER POLYSILICON North site, www.clevelandchamber • Divorce & America LLC, will speak at .com, by Tuesday, March 15. 2016’s first quarterly “Food for Family Law Thought” membership luncheon on Thursday, March 17, at noon Law Offices of at the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. Reuse the News Andrew B. Morgan The Chamber’s Small Business Committee offers the “Food for Recycle this newspaper 140 N. Ocoee St., Ste. 103 Thought” luncheons to provide a Cleveland, TN 37311 menu of diverse topics of interest (423) 829-1429 to the community. The WACKER POLYSILICON project has remained in the fore- front of economic development COMING AppointEd QuArtEt members include David Hill, Chris Wells, discussions since announcement SOON! Earl Roberts and Stephen Roberts. of the project in February 2009. Erika Burk The facility will produce hyper- pure polycrystalline silicon, a key ness HR manager responsible for Appointed Quartet to appear component in photovoltaics for all global strategic human solar energy and semiconductors resources issues. for the electronics industry. Educated at the University of at Cowboy Gospel Jubilee Burk will provide current Denver, she holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations Appointed Quartet from website. information about the comple- and German language. She also FAMILY ATMOSPHERE Tunnel Hill, Ga., will headline the Also appearing on the Jubilee tion of the long-awaited project to received a master’s degree in Cowboy Gospel Jubilee this is award-winning singer-song- Chamber members prior to the • Italian • Greek business administration from the Friday. writer Elmer Bramlett, Joel and official grand opening in April. • American Cuisine University of Alabama at “Appointed Quartet has a great Pam Moore, Emily Varnell, and Burk, the first employee hired • Full Salad Bar Birmingham. She completed her sound and is a group of terrific the Cowboy Church Band and by WACKER POLYSILICON North doctorate in business adminis- Southern Gospel singers,” said Chorale. Ron Upchurch is host America LLC, was named direc- tration from the University of St. Steve Poteet, producer of the pop- and announcer. tor of human resources in 423-790-5850 Gallen, Switzerland. ular event. “Their smooth har- The Cowboy Gospel Jubilee is December 2010. Prior to joining Following her promotion to Stuart Rd. Behind Sonic monies and low bass, combined held at the Cleveland Cowboy WACKER, UNUM of Chattanooga senior director of human with their solid songs, always Church in the Dockery Heights employed Burk as assistant vice resources, she now has overall make for a memorable concert.” community at 3040 Blythe Road, president, human resources responsibility for WACKER Stephen Roberts sings tenor off Dockery Lane, between Blue business partners, for the com- POLYSILICON’s employee on- and is the manager for the group, Springs and Blackburn Roads. pany’s Global Technology board hiring process and over- while Chris Wells sings baritone. Admission is free and a love offer- Division. sees the implementation of the David Hill sings lead and Earl ing is taken for the headliners. Fluent in the German lan- FINAL CLOSE OUT DAYS! human resources operating plan, Roberts sings bass. The quartet’s ——— guage, she has held increasingly including compensation and newest CD, titled “Time to Tell appointedqt.wix.com/appoint- responsible human resources benefits program management, the World,” is available at their edquartet and personnel management posi- tions, beginning her career in talent management and ongoing 1995 as an employment special- human resources operations ist with Mercedes-Benz, U.S. administration. International Inc., in Vance, Ala. The first quarter “Food for TENNESSEE BRIEFS She relocated to Stuttgart, Thought” Dutch-treat luncheon Germany, and continued her will take place at the Chamber of career with Daimler-Chrysler AG Commerce, with reservations as senior manager of human required to facilitate room setup Spring Creek Town Center Man pleads guilty to botched year-old West Tennessee boy who resources. She has also worked and food. was the subject of a weeklong in the high-tech industry with Please call the Chamber at robbery involving fake bomb search died of hypothermia and Agilent Technologies as a busi- 423-472-6587 to make your KNOXVILLE (AP) — A Maine that his death was an accident. man has pleaded guilty to multi- L IQUIDATION S ALE WTVF-TV in Nashville says the ple armed bank robberies includ- report from Dr. David ing the botched robbery of a Zimmerman of the Center for E VERYTHING M UST G O ! Connecticut credit union during Forensic Medicine there said CHURCH ACTIVITIES which he strapped a bank execu- there was no sign of violent trau- SHOES, HANDBAGS, SCARVES, tive with a fake bomb. ma or broken bones or any evi- Forty-five-year-old Brian dence of poisoning in the death of Carolyn Braddy will be the Community Chapel Church of JEWELRY, JACKETS & MORE. Witham, of Waterville, Maine, Noah Chamberlin of the Pinson speaker Thursday at 7 a.m., for God, 1807 Blythe Ave., Saturday appeared Tuesday in federal community. Everything....$19.99 the His Hands Extended at 6:30 p.m. court in Knoxville. Authorities had previously Devotional at Garden Plaza, 3500 ——— CLOSE OUT SALE! The Hartford Courant reports indicated they believed the death Keith St. The Rev. Roy Tatum, as well as Witham and another man broke was an accident. 2445 Spring Creek Blvd. • (423) 790-1543 ——— the Bennett Sisters, will sing at into bank executive Matthew The child’s body was found Community Chapel Church of Cohulla Baptist Church, Sunday www.facebook.com/theshoetree Yussman’s home on Feb. 23. Jan. 21 in a clearing in the woods God, 1807 Blythe Ave., will have at 6 p.m. They tied up his 70-year-old near his home. The boy went a revival today through Friday at mother and strapped a fake missing during a walk with his 7 nightly. The speaker will be the bomb to Yussman before order- grandmother and 4-year-old sis- Rev. Edwin Lipsey, Pastor of the ing him to withdraw money from ter. South Cleveland Church of God. Achieve Financial Credit Union in Hundreds of volunteers were Gospel evangelist and singer will New Britain, Connecticut. involved in the search. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Yussman called police. be brother John Lanier on Witham is charged with rob- State awards emergency contract Saturday at 6:30 p.m. beries and extortions in for I-75 rock slide cleanup ——— Tennessee, North Carolina and CARYVILLE (AP) — Officials in Evangelist Billy Griffin will be Pennsylvania. He also forced Tennessee have let an emergency in revival at Mountain View HARDWICK bank executives in the Tennessee contract to begin clearing an area Church of God, 210 Roadway cases to withdraw money. of Interstate 75 that’s covered by Drive S.E., Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Cleveland, Tennessee His co-defendant, 43-year-old a rock slide. and 6 p.m., and Monday through THEIR ANNUAL Michael Benanti, of Lake Multiple media outlets report Wednesday at 7 p.m. est.July 28th, 1880 Harmony, Pennsylvania, awaits the state transportation depart- ——— trial. ment awarded the $2.9 million Jim Rickets will be singing at Memphis, Shelby County see rise contract Monday to Charles Lebanon Baptist Church, 1141 Blalock & Sons, Inc. The contract Old Parksville Road N.E., Sunday in heroin-related deaths includes the removal of slide at 11 a.m. AMERICA’S OLDEST TAILORED CLOTHING MAKER PRESENTS MEMPHIS (AP) — Local law debris, stabilization of the exist- —— enforcement officials are working ing slope and interstate repairs. John Lanier, Southern Gospel to combat the rise in the number I-75 remains closed in both artist, tenor singer for Tony and of heroin-related deaths in directions since a rock slide on Gore and Majesty, will be at Memphis and Shelby County. Friday completely blocked the Fourteen people in the city and northbound lanes near mile WAREHOUSE county have died from heroin marker 142 in Campbell County. overdoses so far this year, Subsequent rock fall has since I SEE BY THE according to The Commercial tumbled into the southbound Appeal. lanes as well. Shelby County prosecutor Amy The contract stipulates that BANNER Weirich said the number of hero- the road’s southbound lanes in-related deaths, which jumped must reopen within 14 days, and from nine in 2011 to 80 in 2015, that at least one northbound lane The Cleveland Media 2-DAYS is a huge issue. reopen within 21 days. Association will meet Friday for “We’ve already had 14 deaths TDOT officials say the entire its monthly meeting at the this year, and it takes eight to 12 project must be completed by Cleveland Bradley County Public SALEONLY! weeks for the medical examiner’s April 15. Library with a luncheon and office to finalize reports and data, Corker names Micah Johnson as presentation by Dr. Jeff Salyer. so the 14 could go up in the next His topic will be “Trendy Tech” couple of weeks,” Weirich said. communications director and will unveil the latest story- SUITS00 Tennessee statute calls for a CHATTANOOGA (AP) — telling tools, everything from $ second-degree murder charge Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker drones to stability control. The 75 when a person unlawfully deliv- has named Micah Johnson as his meeting is $10 (free for members), TH ers a drug to another person and new communications director. lunch is an additional $10 with FRIDAY, MARCH 4 the drug results in their death. Johnson replaces Tara DiJulio RSVP to clevelandmediassocia- Weirich said she has prosecut- in the senior management posi- [email protected] by noon. 12PM TO 5PM ed three or four drug overdose tion in Corker’s office. DiJulio is cases, including heroin, since leaving after nearly a decade in she’s been district attorney. the Senate to join General VEC scholarship “We will see more of these type Electric. TH of cases if we can find them,” Johnson first worked as an application SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Weirich said. intern before being named as SPORT Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Corker’s press secretary. She left deadline is Friday 9AM TO 1PM Chris Harris said that although that position in January to COATS00 it’s sometimes difficult, they’ll become a regional spokeswoman Applications for the Volunteer continue going after individuals for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s Energy Cooperative Lillard- $ who sell the drug. presidential campaign. Shadow Scholarship must be 50 FIND THE SAVINGS Corker in a statement called “Wherever we try to climb the received at the VEC Corporate THE ladder and get the head of an Johnson “one of the most consci- office by 5 p.m. on Friday, March organization, it is like sticking entious and dedicated people 4. your finger to plug a hole that is that I have ever been around and The scholarship provides fund- HARDWICK the size of a bowling ball,” Harris someone who works relentlessly ing of up to $2,000 ($500 per @ said. “But we will continue to to serve Tennesseans.” semester) to high school seniors FACTORY fight because people are dying.” Johnson graduated from the whose parents are VEC electric PANTS Final autopsy report shows University of Tennessee in 2010 customers. $ with a degree in marketing and Applications are available on - 25 3800 OLD TASSO RD. 2-year-old died of hypothermia international business. She the VEC website (www.vec.org), at $ NASHVILLE (AP) — A final returns to Corker’s office on any VEC office, or by calling 423- 15 CLEVELAND, TN 37312 autopsy report confirms that a 2- Monday. 334-7051. 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 2, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Clinton, Trump cemented as 2016 party leaders MIAMI (AP) — Democrat Hillary about immigrants and ethnic and Clinton and Republican Donald religious groups has some fearing a Trump seized decisive Super GOP wipeout in November. Tuesday victories with math and Sanders assured supporters momentum on their side, leaving he’d take his fight to “every one” of rivals scrambling for last-chance, the remaining contests. With a long-shot strategies. For the staggering $42 million raised in Republican establishment, the February alone, Sanders has the search was increasingly dire. campaign cash to do just that — Trump’s seven victories in states though Clinton is well on her way across the country amounted to a to the 2,383 delegates needed on GOP establishment collapse with the Democratic side. no clear sign of rapid recovery. Clinton collected wins in seven While his rivals promised to fight states, and Trump swept up victo- on, the party remained deeply ries in seven, including Virginia, divided over the preferred Trump another important general election alternative. Marco Rubio won only battleground. liberal Minnesota. Sen. Ted Cruz She is assured of winning at took his home state of Texas, least 457 of the 865 delegates at neighboring Oklahoma and stake Tuesday. Sanders gains at Alaska. least 286. When including party Clinton also won seven of the leaders, Clinton has at least 1,005 nearly a dozen states that weighed delegates and Sanders has at least in Tuesday. Rival Bernie Sanders 373. won his home state of Vermont, as Clinton held on to older voters well as Minnesota, Oklahoma and and strongly prevailed among AP Photo AP Photo Colorado. Hispanics and African-Americans, DEmoCRAtiC PRESiDENtiAL candidate Hillary Clinton reacts to REPubLiCAN PRESiDENtiAL candidate Donald Trump speaks In his victory speech, Trump according to exit polls conducted on Super Tuesday primary election night at the White and Gold sent a chilling warning to the GOP for The Associated Press and televi- supporters as she arrives to address supporters at her Super establishment. A moment after sion networks by Edison Research. Tuesday election night rally in Miami. Ballroom at The Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump professed to have good rela- Trump, a political newcomer, tionships with his party’s elite, he pulled in two-thirds of voters look- issued a warning to House Speaker ing to install an outsider in the Paul Ryan, who had declared earli- White House, while GOP voters Trump, Clinton win primaries in Tennessee er Tuesday that “this party does seeking an experienced candidate NASHVILLE (AP) — Republican both parties with fiscal, econom- “I’m ready for a change,” she dates. Republican candidates not prey on people’s prejudices.” were split between Rubio and turnout Tuesday outstripped ic and security issues. said. must meet a threshold of at least Trump said that if the two don’t get Cruz, both first-term senators. Democrats by more than a 2-to-1 One Republican voicing strong With 95 percent of Republican 20 percent of the vote to qualify along, Ryan is “going to have to pay Speaking from his gold-flecked margin in Tennessee, a show of support for Trump’s win was precincts reporting, Trump had for any statewide delegates. a big price.” Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump assert- muscle that encouraged the state Senate Speaker Ron 40 percent of the vote, compared On the Democratic side, Clinton, meanwhile, called for ed that his candidacy is a “move- state’s GOP leaders even if they Ramsey of Blountville, who said with 25 percent for Cruz and 21 Clinton cemented her win with “love and kindness” — a contrast ment” and he claimed he would didn’t back winner Donald his campaign “has electrified percent for Rubio. Trump was campaign stops and TV ads in to hard-edge Trump — while her unify the party was by training his Trump. Republican and independent vot- ahead in every Tennessee county Nashville and Memphis. Her sup- rival Bernie Sanders promised to fire on Clinton. Gov. Bill Haslam and U.S. Sen. ers alike.” except Williamson, where Rubio porters cited her experience as fight on to the convention. He said she should be disquali- Lamar Alexander endorsed “The Trump campaign is giving won. secretary of state and first lady in Both victors spoke from Florida, fied from even running for office Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who voice to frustrated and alienated Clinton had 66 percent of the choosing to vote for her over which did not vote on Tuesday, but because she broke from govern- was in third place behind Texas Americans who had all but aban- Democratic vote, compared with Sanders. where the general election is often ment protocol by using a private Sen. Ted Cruz. doned the political process,” 33 percent for Vermont Sen. Gloria Pryor-Lewis and daugh- won or lost. email server while she was secre- The governor said he was Ramsey said. “If Donald Trump Bernie Sanders. ter Greta Lewis, who are African- Both Rubio and Cruz said they tary of state. “encouraged” by the voting continues on this path to the According to the exit polls, American, voted for Clinton at would fight on. Clinton tried to turn Trump’s totals, but he has not yet said nomination, I will support him Trump had an especially big lead Central Christian Church in “Our campaign is the only cam- “Make America Great Again” slo- whether he would support wholeheartedly.” among voters without a college Memphis. paign that has beaten, that can gan on its head, saying the country Trump if he ends up the GOP Exit polling showed nearly 6 in degree. Among those with at “She has been the one who has beat, and that will beat Donald instead must be made “whole nominee. 10 Republican voters felt they least a college degree, Trump had stepped out to at least try to Trump,” Cruz thundered to sup- again.” “Now this process will play out had been betrayed by politicians a small lead over Rubio. identify with most of the minori- porters gathered at the wood-pan- “What we need in America today in other states across the coun- from their party, and voters said About half of those with ties, whether they’re women, eled Redneck Country Club in is more love and kindness,” she try,” Haslam said after Trump they were attracted to Trump’s incomes under $50,000 a year black, Asian, Hispanic,” said Stafford, Texas. said. “Instead of building walls, won Tennessee. outsider status. said they voted for Trump, while Greta Lewis. Still, he’d been counting on more we’re going to break down barriers Tennessee’s junior senator, Donna Thompson, who is those earning $100,000 or more Connie Withers, a Nashville appeal in the Southern states and and build ladders of opportunity Bob Corker, did not endorse retired from a job at the Grand supported Trump and Rubio homemaker, also cited Clinton’s among evangelical Christian vot- and empowerment.” before the primary, but he said Ole Opry, the long-running coun- about equally. experience in casting her vote for ers. Trump, who dubs his surging Trump ridiculed her comments. he plans to support the GOP try music show in Nashville, said Sixty-seven delegates were up her. campaign the “Trump Train,” has “She’s been there for so long,” he nominee this fall. Corker said the she voted for Trump because for grabs in the Democratic pri- “And I think women know how derailed those plans. said. “If she hasn’t straightened it primary showed “anger and dis- “he’s sick of Washington just like mary, while 58 delegates are to straighten things out,” she Rubio and the other out by now, she’s not going to satisfaction” among voters in everybody else.” available to Republican candi- said with a laugh. Republicans still in the race, John straighten it out in the next four Kasich and Ben Carson, struggled years.” Tuesday to convey optimism even Rubio said his supporters would as they vowed to fight on. never rally around Trump. He and Kitterman excited about meeting Clinton Simple math reinforces a bind Kasich showed little sign of relent- COLUMBIA, S.C. — After a successful After her speech, Clinton greeted her for the Republicans who reject ing, especially with their home weekend of campaigning, Blake supporters. Trump, as the brash billionaire states of Florida and Ohio voting Kitterman, president of the Bradley “She shook my hand and I told her how businessman carried seven states on March 15. County Young Democrats and candidate I was the youngest LGBTQ+ candidate to and continues to barrel toward the “We are so excited about what to the Democratic National Convention, be running for the Democratic National 1,237 delegates needed to secure lies ahead for our campaign,” returned from Columbia after “experienc- Convention. She nodded her head and the GOP nomination. Rubio said at his Tuesday night ing a lifetime opportunity.” told me ‘That’s great! I hope the best of Trump won at least 203 dele- rally in Miami, his hometown. “You Hillary Clinton spoke at the University luck to you.’” gates Tuesday. Cruz collected at see, just five days ago we began to of South Carolina, shortly after projec- Kitterman serves as the founder and least 144 delegates and Rubio unmask the true nature of the tions came in reporting her winning the president of the University of Tennessee at picked up at least 71. Overall, front-runner in this race.” state. Among the people standing behind Chattanooga Students for Hillary and has Trump leads with 285 delegates, He portrayed his attacks on her in the rally was Kitterman. worked closely with the Hamilton for Cruz has 161, Rubio has 87, Trump as having an impact “The excitement was unparalleled. We Hillary group in the presidential cam- Kasich has 25 and Carson has already, though that wasn’t evident made history, and I was able to experience paign. eight. It takes 1,237 delegates to in Super Tuesday’s results. the outcome of the labor,” Kitterman said. Kitterman will return to Cleveland on win the GOP nomination. “Two weeks from tonight right Saturday to caucus for votes at the Increasingly, leading here in Florida,” Rubio said, “we Bradley County Democratic Party’s Republicans talk of a contested are going to send a message loud CLEVELAND’S Blake Kitterman County Convention to be a delegate to the convention in July as their best and clear: The party of Lincoln and takes a selfie with Democratic presiden- Democratic National Convention from the remaining option for stopping Reagan will never be held by a con tial candidate Hillary Clinton. 4th Congressional District. Trump, whose divisive rhetoric artist.”
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But The International Organization fighters are part of the daily in January, Senate Democrats for Migration said Tuesday that refugee flow into Europe, the top blocked the legislation, saying it almost 130,000 migrants — more NATO commander in Europe told reflected Republican presidential than 2,000 each day — have lawmakers, “masking the move- candidate Donald Trump’s call to reached Europe by sea since the ment” of these dangerous ele- bar Muslims from coming to the beginning of this year and 418 ments and heightening the United States. have died trying, most drowning potential for an attack. Breedlove said Russia’s in the cold, rough waters. The In testimony Tuesday before actions in Syria have “wildly number of arrivals in the first the Senate Armed Services exacerbated the problem.” two months of 2016 is more than AP Photo AP Photo AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Committee, U.S. Air Force Gen. Despite its public pronounce- 11 times as many as the same RePubLicAn PResiden- RePubLicAn PResiden- RePubLicAn PResiden- Philip Breedlove said the Islamic ments, Russia has done little to period last year. tiAl candidate, Sen. Marco tiAL candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, tiAL candidate retired neurosur- State is “spreading like a cancer” counter the Islamic State but The organization estimated Rubio, R-Fla., smiles at a cam- R-Texas, speaks during an elec- geon Ben Carson speaks during within this mix, “taking advan- instead has bolstered Syrian that last year’s total of more than paign rally, Tuesday in Miami. tion night watch party Tuesday in an election night party in tage of paths of least resistance, President Bashar Assad. 1 million seaborne migrant Stafford, Texas. Baltimore, Tuesday. threatening European nations” Russia and Assad, Breedlove arrivals likely will be surpassed and the United States. said, are using migration as a in 2016, possibly before the end Breedlove later told reporters weapon to overwhelm European of the summer. that he has asked for more U.S. support structures and break Breedlove said forcing the flow Super Tuesday takeaways: forces to be permanently based European resolve. He cited the of migrants into Europe fits into in Europe, which is facing use of barrel bombs, which are Russia’s goal of using nonmili- threats from a more aggressive unguided weapons and have no tary means to create divisions in Russia as well as the Islamic military value, against civilians the NATO alliance and the State group. in Syria. The only purpose of European Union. Trump, Clinton tighten grip He provided no details in his these indiscriminate attacks is to first public comments on the terrorize Syrian citizens and “get WASHINGTON (AP) — After the Clinton used the Super Tuesday attacks have only begun. request, but a senior U.S. official them on the road” and make Super Tuesday primaries and contests to build an advantage Meanwhile, Trump started talk- said Breedlove has asked for them problems for other coun- caucuses in a dozen states, over Bernie Sanders that will be ing about unifying the GOP in the more Army troops that could be tries, Breedlove said. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton difficult to overcome. general election. ready to respond quickly to any In the wake of Syria’s civil war had tightened their grasp on their When added to her massive —- crisis or military need. The offi- and the rise of the Islamic State, party’s presidential nominations. lead among the party’s superdele- SANDERS STRUGGLING TO cial, who was not authorized to the people fleeing Syria and Iraq As Wednesday began, the gates, Clinton is now in as strong BREAK THROUGH discuss the matter publicly and were what Breedlove described Democratic establishment was a position to win the Democratic Sanders picked up at least four requested anonymity, would not as “legitimate” refugees. They pleased. The Republican estab- nomination as she’s ever been. wins on Super Tuesday, taking say how many troops Breedlove were escaping civil war, terrorism lishment was in panic mode. Her sweeping victories in large the stage early in the evening to had requested. and unresponsive governments. GOP governors and sitting sen- states like Texas, Virginia and celebrate his victory in his home The Pentagon has steadily But that’s changed in recent ators across the nation feared Georgia give her an edge that is state of Vermont. decreased the number of U.S. months, he said. aloud that Trump was close to an reminiscent of Barack Obama’s On a night that could have been forces in Europe over the last “This criminality, the terror- insurmountable delegate lead, delegate lead over Clinton in the worse, however, his inability to several years, choosing to shift ists, and the returning foreign with little sign that Marco Rubio 2008 primaries. Obama used a broaden his base was on painful focus to the Asia Pacific while fighters are clearly a daily part of or Ted Cruz was emerging as the South Carolina victory to build display. fighting continues in the Middle the refugee flow in Europe,” clear Trump alternative. momentum in Super Tuesday and A week after a South Carolina East. But the growing threats Breedlove said. He added that Here are the top takeaways never relinquished his advantage. shellacking fueled by his struggle from Russia and the Islamic reports suggest that about 6,000 from Super Tuesday: Clinton is poised to do the with black voters, Sanders contin- State have raised questions foreign fighters have left to join —- same. ued to have difficulty drawing about those decisions. the fight in Syria and Iraq, and TRUMP SURGES With large states like Florida, minorities. The performance In response to a question that about 1,500 of them have The billionaire businessman did Illinois and Ohio looming on the raised new questions about about whether the Islamic State not sweep Super Tuesday, but he calendar, she is poised to parlay whether he can put together a will continue to infiltrate refugee turned in another dominant per- victories that could elevate her to diverse coalition to capture the flows, Breedlove said, “I think You’re invited to a FREE formance nonetheless. presumptive nominee status. Democratic nomination. Most of that they are doing that today.” WORKSHOP on Estate Planning... Trump won seven of the 11 —- Sanders’ wins have come in states Those fears fueled legislation states in which Republicans DESPERATELY SEEKING with large populations of white that would crack down on Syrian “How To Protect Your ‘Stuff’ In Three Easy Steps” voted. He charged past days of ANTI-TRUMP voters. and Iraqi refugees seeking to th insults from Sen. 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It didn’t matter delegates up for grabs Tuesday. so far, there’s little reason to that Cruz dramatically underper- He exceeded most peoples’ believe he will struggle, especially formed his original Super Tuesday expectations by outlasting the as his Republican rivals continue expectations, or that Rubio’s win likes of Jeb Bush, Chris to divide the rest of the electorate. in Minnesota was his first in 15 Christie and Scott Walker. But —- contests. Carson risks tarnishing his CLINTON BUILDS Cruz declared Tuesday night image further by staying in a DELEGATE LEAD that only he can defeat Trump. race he has no chance of win- Cleveland Daily Banner Strong in the South, Hillary Rubio declared that his Trump ning. 1505 25TH STREET N.W. South Dakota governor vetoes Cleveland, TN 37311 law on transgender bathrooms 472-5041 PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South ruling that legalized same-sex you don’t know who you are,” Dakota’s governor vetoed a bill marriage last year. The high court Omdahl said when asked about that would have made the state victory encouraged advocates for the bill last month. “I’m telling you SUBSCRIBE TODAY! the first in the U.S. to approve a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans- right now, it’s about protecting the law requiring transgender stu- gender rights to push harder, kids, and I don’t even understand dents to use bathrooms and lock- prompting backlash from conser- where our society is these days.” Serving This Community For Over er rooms that match their sex at vatives. Under the plan, schools would birth. Caitlyn Jenner, the transgender have been required to provide a 160 YEARS Republican Gov. Dennis activist and former Olympic “reasonable accommodation” for Daugaard, who initially reacted decathlon gold medalist, had transgender students, such as a Local, State, National and International News Coverage, Money positively to the proposal but said called on Daugaard to veto the single-occupancy bathroom or the he needed to research the issue, bill. Opponents also used the “controlled use” of a staff-desig- Saving Coupons, / Sales Advertisements From Local & National rejected the bill Tuesday after South Dakota Tourism nated restroom, locker room or Advertisers, Sports – Local & National Coverage, Community groups such as the American Civil Department’s Twitter hashtag to shower room. Liberties Union and the Human take aim at the state’s roughly Supporters said the proposal Service Information, Special Events, Church And Religious Rights Campaign insisted it was $3.8 billion tourism industry. was a response to changes in Information, Engagement/Wedding Announcements, discriminatory. Other high-profile cases include President Barack Obama admin- In his veto message, Daugaard last week’s vote in North Carolina istration’s interpretation of the Community Calendar, Senior Citizens Events, Special Sections said the bill “does not address any by the Charlotte City Council to federal Title IX anti-discrimination Throughout The Year, Mini Page, NASCAR, Comics, American pressing issue” and that such allow transgender people to law related to education. Federal decisions were best left to local choose a bathroom. The vote was officials have said barring stu- Profile, USA Weekend, Relish, Spry, Progress Edition, school officials. He also noted that immediately criticized by Gov. Pat dents from restrooms that match Newspapers In Education / Character Education, Cleveland Life, signing the bill could create costly McCrory, who said it denied priva- their gender identity is prohibited liability issues for schools and the cy rights for those who expect to under Title IX. Health & Fitness & Much More! state. The ACLU had promised to share restrooms or locker rooms Deutsch had said the plan encourage legal action if the bill only with people born with the pushed back “against federal became law. same anatomy. overreach and intrusion into our DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS “I am so happy right now. You In Texas, Houston voters lives.” have no idea,” said 18-year-old soundly defeated an ordinance Heather Smith, executive direc- Thomas Lewis, a transgender high that would have banned discrimi- tor of the ACLU of South Dakota, {HOME DELIVERY ONLY} school student in Sioux Falls. nation against transgender people said Tuesday that had the gover- Lewis said he has support at his after opponents alleged it would nor signed the bill, schools would {3} MONTHS $20.00 school, but that the veto shows allow sexual predators to go into have been forced to choose {6}MONTHS $38.00 such support goes beyond his women’s bathrooms. whether follow state or federal friends. Daugaard initially offered a pos- law. She also said her organiza- {12}MONTHS $75.00 “The government’s not going to itive reaction to South Dakota’s tion would have encouraged any hold me back from who I really proposal, but said he wanted to student harmed by the new law to {HOME DELIVERY PLUS ONLINE} am,” he said. listen to testimony before making file a federal civil rights complaint. The bill’s sponsor, Republican a decision. Last week, he met with Smith said people from across {3} MONTHS $21.25 Rep. Fred Deutsch, said he would three transgender individuals and the state and country reached out {6} MONTHS $40.25 ask lawmakers not to override the heard their personal stories; to the governor to urge this veto. veto, saying more focus on the before the meeting, the governor She said that’s the true testament {12} MONTHS $79.25 issue would detract from the said he had never knowingly met of democracy. Legislature’s other accomplish- a transgender person. Chad Griffin, president of the ments this year. The Republican- Opponents said the legislation Human Rights Campaign, added controlled Legislature approved was an attack on vulnerable that the governor “chose to do the the bill last month, with support- transgender students that would right thing.” ers saying it would protect stu- further marginalize them at “Today, the voices of fairness CALL 472-5041 dent privacy. school. They also criticized com- and equality prevailed, and these Transgender rights have ments made by some lawmakers, students’ rights and dignity pre- become a new flashpoint in the including Republican Sen. David vailed against overwhelming odds WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS nation’s cultural clashes following Omdahl. and vicious opponents in the state the landmark U.S. Supreme Court “I’m sorry if you’re so twisted Legislature,” Griffin said. 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 2, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com CPD Chapman From Page 1 From Page 1 city is a major aspect of that goal. also active. West said these recognized speaker and author The unit includes a lieu- groups are organized by the unit of “The Hustle,” a book designed tenant, sergeant, a housing offi- when the department is contact- “Unfortunately, to motivate readers to pursue cer, a community officer, two ed by an interested party. their goals without ceasing. He drug detectives, two K-9 han- whether it is locally or Some businesses have asked nationally, anytime a hosts a local PBS television dlers and two dogs. the police department for train- show, “The Leap,” and in 2014, “We are committed to correct- police officer makes a ing in what to do in emergency decision it is reflected on he delivered a TED talk on ing any actions or attitudes that situations, such as a robbery. “Creating a Culture of us. It doesn’t matter if contribute to any kind of com- They also hold programs edu- Selflessness.” munity tension,” West said. it’s Ferguson, Missouri, cating people on staying safe. 100 Black Men of Bradley One way the unit has done or Cleveland, Tennessee. West said she has also given pre- County Inc. is a chapter of the this is through Facebook. West The purpose of being sentations to senior citizens about 100 Black Men of America, edu- able to establish this unit said the social media platform elder abuse and how to report if cating and empowering youth Contributed photo has allowed the department to was to bring us to the they are being mistreated. and their families while having a CHATTANOOGA’S James Chapman will be the keynote speaker post pictures and updates on point where we were Community service events are positive impact on the Cleveland for this year’s 100 Black Men of Bradley County Inc. Scholarship and what the department is doing. able to have a good another way CPD personnel are and Bradley County communi- She said this helps show the reaching out to the public. West Mentoring Banquet, Saturday evening on the Lee University campus. relationship with our ties. Among several achievements, Chapman is the founder of Oil Drop, human side of policing. community.” said officers participated in a The chapter concentrates its West said she had been — Sgt. Evie West community breakfast through a efforts on education, economic an innovative oil change service. apprehensive at first about partnership with Arlie Tagayuna development, health/wellness, launching a Facebook page for of Lee University and Cross and mentoring. for additional ticket informa- $4,999. the department, because she borhood they are working in. Pointe Church of God. The offi- Formed in 1994 as an affiliate tion, or information about this Donations made at these lev- said she knew monitoring it The officers who are a part of cers served pancakes, bacon, chapter of the 100 Black Men of year’s program. els will receive a corporate table would be like “a full-time job.” the Community Relations Unit sausage, juice and coffee to America, the local group has The annual event took on a for the Scholarship and Yet, she said the results have will be able to fill in the gap. The those who attended. West said received support from local indi- changed format last year, with Mentoring Banquet, advertising been mostly positive. Through community officer will meet with at first it was “awkward” for viduals, business, industry, and the mentees producing a major- in the program, recognition at the network of those who have people in their homes and talk everyone, but it went really well. churches. ity of the program. the event, and a memento from “Liked” the page and their with them about their concerns, The police department also In cooperation with Lee In addition to the mentees the 100 Black Men of Bradley friends who may see posts that and what they would like to see provides assistance with extra University and Cleveland State providing a portion of the pro- County Inc. have been shared from the CPD changed. presence and directs traffic Community College, the 100 gram this year, there will be live All corporate sponsors above page, the reach goes beyond the “That means a lot to people,” when requested. BMBC Inc., operates a 2+2 entertainment featuring the Bronze level will receive local community. West said. “It’s not that the West said recruiting from scholarship program to help Cleveland Middle School stu- eight complimentary banquet “It’s not saying, ‘Now that we (other) officers don’t want to do local and regional colleges is young people obtain both a dent Quentin Scott. Scott tickets. Bronze sponsors will have Chief Mark Gibson, no one that, it’s that they don’t have also a part of her job. two-year and a four-year recently competed in the Youth receive four banquet tickets. is ever going to make a mistake time.” “I really applaud the efforts of degree. of the Year competition for the The 100 Black Men group is again.’ It’s going to happen, but Positive effects are already your department,” Tagayuna Individual tickets for this year Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee currently supporting 35 stu- when we reach out to our com- being seen as members of the said. Scholarship and Mentoring Region. dents with scholarship assis- munity to establish this rela- community are calling the CPD Gibson said as community Banquet are $60 and are avail- This year’s banquet theme is tance. Students begin receiving tionship ... and they know there to ask officers to look into con- awareness of the department able from members of 100 Black “22 Years: Delivering Hope assistance in the ninth grade are people who want to do great cerns in their neighborhood. increases, so will the number of Men of Bradley County Inc. Through Scholarship and from the scholarship fund, and things [at CPD], I think it speaks Ways to inform residents of calls it receives, because people Corporate sponsorships are Mentoring Success.” continue to receive assistance volumes,” West said. how they might increase safety will trust that something will available, and all proceeds from Ramsey and Arnold have through their senior year in col- A number of programs are a are also being implemented. actually be done. Gibson said the banquet will benefit the announced there are new levels lege. part of the effort. One of the West said Gibson and the unit neighborhoods once viewed as organization’s Scholarship and of giving for corporate sponsors: Officials emphasize the only main things the unit will be were working on developing a high crime-areas do not have Mentoring Program. The Platinum level is $15,000 way these scholarships can con- doing is talking with members of door hanger to leave on houses the problems they once did. He Call 100 Black Men President and above; Gold is $10,000 to tinue is through the support of the community. Because of call where there are safety issues said the biggest issues for Demetrius Ramsey at 544-3387, $14,999; Silver is $5,000 to the community and its busi- volume, officers on patrol do not that need to be addressed. Cleveland stem from drug or Ronnie Arnold at 284-6602, $9,999; and Bronze is $2,000 to nesses and industry. often have time to simply sit and Watch groups for and neigh- abuse. However, he said violent talk to residents of the neigh- borhoods and businesses are crimes are rare. Award Donald From Page 1 From Page 1 Anderson said the FRA had just one organization by itself,” choosing to do that on Election didates receive more than 20 heard about the award and felt Anderson said. that their Bradley County pro- Anderson said for him, the Day. percent of the vote, the delegates “I would define it gram was a good candidate. “most important thing” about Clinton barely edged out A total of 19,725 are distributed proportionally to (resiliency) as the ability Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, those candidates receiving more “We have been very proud of the award is “getting our area Bradley Countians our project at the Blythe Family to adapt to change and recognized as being a leader in 1,644 to 1,302 in the Democratic practiced the art of than 20 percent of the statewide whatever life throws at race. vote. (Here, the "total qualified Support Center,” Anderson said. helping families, and helping democracy by marking The partnerships that FRA you. Sometimes it’s easy children get ready for school Trump was far and away the their ballots with 12,581 vote" is the total number of votes to forget how resilient leader of the GOP race, with cast to those candidates receiv- has made through its Blythe and then succeed in life, and of them choosing to do Family Support Center were families are in poverty ... any positive benefit that might 6,103 votes cast for the busi- ing more than 20 percent of the a lot of them do not have nessman. that on Election Day. statewide vote.) highlighted in the organization’s bring.” the resources (that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Clinton barely edged out Otherwise, delegates are dis- application for the award. FRA He pointed to the many col- placed second with 4,066 and Vermont Sen. Bernie tributed proportionally. To do the has one Early Head Start, three others have) but they laborative efforts of FRA with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was third Sanders 1,644 to 1,302 in math, beginning with the candi- classrooms that combine Head make it, so helping kids other local nonprofits as a way with 3,625. the Democratic race. date who received the most votes, Start and preschool students to learn to adapt to the organization has been Absentee and early voting Trump was far and multiply [the percentage of votes and two Early Head Start class- change and helping resilient to help children and accounted for 7,144 votes. away the leader of the received] by [31 national conven- rooms. families is a way to families. Trump outpaced his nearest GOP race, with 6,103 tion delegates] and divide by Sherronda Thompson, Head improve resiliency.” Collaborative efforts for FRA contender, Rubio, by 2-1 in the votes cast for the [total qualified vote]. Round any Start’s pre-K director, said the — James Anderson are not limited to just the early voting and absentee num- businessman. Florida remainder up to the next whole combined Head Start and pre- Family Support Center, as bers 2,624 to 1,350. Sen. Marco Rubio placed number. Repeat for the next- school classes serves students Anderson noted the organiza- that are zoned for Mayfield would take this old school land tion’s programs in Tennessee Texas Sen. Ted Cruz ran third second with 4,066 and highest vote getter until all 31 with 1,079. delegates are allocated. Elementary School. These are we would try to attract other and Georgia have more than Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was full-day programs. Many of the organizations in the community 100 partnerships. In Bradley Clinton got nearly a 2-1 mar- third with 3,625. Republicans will gather in gin in those same early votes over Cleveland, Ohio, the week of July parents who have children in who were providing services to County, FRA provides 39 early Sanders with a 724-416 tally. 18 to choose their nominee. the programs volunteer in the low income families who needed learning classrooms through By comparison, the 2012 pri- percent of the vote, the highest The Democratic Party’s dele- program whenever possible. support,” Anderson said Head Start, Early Head Start maries brought out 11,077 vot- vote getter receives two delegates gate selection plan totals 38 “We believe that the parents Several partnering nonprofits and partnering with the local ers — although it was a cam- and the next highest gets one pages in determining the state’s are the child’s first teacher, so in the building meet other needs school systems to provide the paign without an open seat for delegate. 76 delegates and six alternates. not only do we have all of those that the families of these chil- state preschool program the presidency. Otherwise, the top three vote County Democrats will gather partners at the Blythe (Family dren may have. Thompson said In the award application, Nationally, Trump won getters each receive one delegate. Saturday at noon at the Support Center.) We also have the facility serves as “a one stop Catherine Rice, assistant to the Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Thirty-one (10 at-large, 18 Cleveland Bradley County Public family service staff and they are shop” for families in the commu- CEO, outlined how the FRA pro- Massachusetts and Arkansas. bonus, 3 RNC) delegates are Library to choose voting dele- instrumental in building that nity. grams and partnerships at the Cruz picked up his home state bound to presidential contenders gates who will then join other home (and) school connection. “Our organizations serves a Blythe Family Support Center of Texas, as well as Oklahoma. based on the primary results voting delegates from the other So they are working with the primarily low-income families.” address school readiness Rubio was called was called as statewide. About half of the at- counties which make up the 3rd parents throughout the time Anderson said. issues. The innovation, family the winner of the Minnesota cau- large delegates are directly elect- and 4th Congressional Districts. that they are with us,” Anderson said having other involvement, leadership, com- cus at 11:20 p.m. ed and appeared on the primary These voting delegates at their Thompson said. organizations at the same loca- mitment, education and out- That gives Trump 285 dele- ballot. separate (nine district) conven- This could include training tion made it easy to refer par- reach that are a part of the early gates, Cruz 159 and Rubio 75. If one candidate receives more tions on March 19 will vote for opportunities and assistance in ents to services they might childhood programs was also The number needed to take the than 2/3 of the vote or only one the nominated required number setting goals need. emphasized GOP nomination is 1,236. candidate receives 20 percent or of eligible presidential electoral The early learning programs “It’s the whole idea that if the For more information about Clinton won all states having more of the vote statewide, that delegates for attending the have been offered at the site for whole community can come enrolling a child in Head Start primaries and caucuses except candidate receives all 31 dele- Democratic National Convention nearly 15 years. together and work together. We or preschool classes, contact for Oklahoma, Colorado, gates. the week of July 25 in “The vision of that was we can accomplish a lot more than Thompson at 423-303-3514. Minnesota and Vermont, which Otherwise, if two or more can- Philadelphia. went to Sanders. Democrats require 2,383 dele- gates to clinch that party’s nomi- nation, but also have hundreds Kendrick of “super delegates” comprised of From Page 1 both party officials and elected officials. The organization is hoping the resource. Other resources are The primary process does not event will provide more than also available through the necessarily elect a candidate. It just financial help to further “Stephen has a real organization. It also organizes instead elects delegates to attend ministry, but also a time for heart for what we are local and nationwide events for the respective parties’ nominee people to get “inspired” to pray, doing through Cry Out the National Day of Prayer. selection conventions. And, that Horner said. America … We have just Horner said the Awakening process is somewhat complicat- “The power of prayer to been really blessed by America Alliance emphasizes ed. impact a nation” will be the this relationship.” “praying in unity.” All 58 of Tennessee's delegates theme for the event. The — Kay Horner “You can get involved in the to the Republican National fundraiser will be held at 6:30 political area and that’s good. Convention are pledged to presi- p.m. on April 4 at the Embassy We need Christians to be dential contenders in Tuesday’s Suites Hotel in Chattanooga ization “underwrite the cost of involved in the political arena, presidential primary. with dinner catered by Ruth’s mobilizing people for prayer, not but there is nothing that is real- Twenty-seven district dele- Chris Steakhouse. The doors just locally but nationwide, to ly going to transform this nation gates, three from each of the nine will open at 6 p.m. be involved in prayer in their like prayer that actually helps to congressional districts, are to be Tables can be sponsored for community, praying for their transform people’s lives, one allocated to the presidential con- $500 and individual tickets are government and marketplace, heart at a time,” Horner said. tenders based on the primary available for $70. The deadline their educational systems.” results in each congressional dis- to reserve a table is March 10. This year the Awakening trict. The district delegates are The deadline for individual tick- America Alliance will be focus- Don’t directly elected and appear on ets is March 15. Tickets can be ing on the Sept. 11 Cry Out Throw the primary ballot. purchased at http://awak- America prayer event, a If one candidate receives more eningamerica.us or by calling Pentecost Sunday observance, Me than 2/3 of the vote or only one 423-478-7078. Seating is limit- prayer for the nation’s leaders candidate receives 20 percent or ed. and the election as well as a new Away! more of the vote in a congres- Horner said the organization initiative to promote close rela- sional district, that candidate is hoping to raise 25 percent of tionships among pastors’ wives. receives all three delegates. Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE its annual budget through the The alliance also provides I’m Otherwise, if two or more can- DENNIS SMITH stacks voting booths inside the Courthouse topical sermons to pastors event. Recyclable! didates receive more than 20 Annex. The funds will help the organ- through its Preach 2 Engage www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 2, 2016— 7 AP survey: Voter anxiety at odds with economists’ optimism WASHINGTON (AP) — The Berson, chief economist at insurgent presidential bids of Nationwide Insurance. Donald Trump and Bernie “I can say the economy is in good shape, but I can The economists also see legal Sanders have roused Americans understand why many people are ticked off and say it’s immigration as offsetting the who are angry and anxious not, because their wages haven’t grown.” impact of an aging U.S. popula- about an economy they feel has — Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisers. tion and rising retirements — left them behind. trends that have reduced the Most economists have a proportion of American adults brighter view. They say that who either have a job or are while many people haven’t ben- jobs. rates in income and employ- looking for one. efited much since the recession Other polls have found that a ment.” “Otherwise, we are going to ended, a stronger economy lies majority of Americans even Joe Brusuelas, chief econo- have an incredible number of ahead. think the economy remains in mist at RSM, noted that the people taking Social Security An Associated Press survey recession, even though the recovery has occurred unevenly and Medicare and a smaller and this month of nearly three dozen Great Recession officially ended around the country. Falling oil smaller number of people pro- economists found that a majori- in June 2009. prices have brought widespread viding for them,” Berson said. ty thinks the United States So what explains the gap layoffs in oil-producing states. — Most of the economists remains resilient enough to defy between the optimism of econo- But high-tech hubs like San agree with Sanders’ view that a global slump and the sinking mists and the anxieties of vot- Francisco, Denver and Salt Lake some mega-banks remain “too stock markets that have raised ers? City are booming. big to fail,” nearly nine years AP photo fears of a new U.S. recession. For one thing, sluggish pay More than 50 million after the financial crisis erupted reece LIghtner fills out a job application for a server at a job With job growth solid, higher growth means many people are Americans live in areas that and almost buried the U.S. fair held by The Genuine Hospitality Group, in Miami, as the restau- wages and spending should off- struggling even as broad gauges kept losing jobs and businesses banking system. If the econo- rant group is expanding in South Florida and hiring for all positions at set global threats and support of the economy are improving. through the first half of the mists are right, taxpayers might its restaurants. Voters and economists hold sharply divergent views growth, they say. For another, the economic recovery, according to a report again have to bail out some Wall on U.S. economic growth. A majority said they thought recovery, which followed a dev- by the Economic Innovation Street banks in case of another stock investors have overreacted astating recession, has been Group, a bipartisan think tank financial crisis. to sharply lower oil prices and a unusually slow. Many people backed by Silicon Valley entre- — Nearly half agree with an slowdown in China. They fore- feel they’ve yet to regain their preneurs. argument common among see only a 19 percent chance former living standards. In addi- Hiring, income and business Republicans: That corporate that the U.S. economy will fall tion, some parts of the country growth has been concentrated and banking regulations imple- into recession within 12 haven’t recovered as well as the in wealthier ZIP codes, the mented by the Obama adminis- months. nation as a whole has. report found. In the median- tration have slowed growth. New Perhaps most notably in a “I can say the economy is in income ZIP code, job growth regulations tend to increase political season that’s sparked a good shape, but I can under- matched only half the pace of uncertainty about the economy, polarizing debate on immigra- stand why many people are the national average. several economists said in inter- tion, the economists overwhelm- ticked off and say it’s not, The AP surveyed a range of views. ingly described legal immigrants because their wages haven’t corporate, Wall Street and aca- — The economy will expand as a plus for the economy. They grown,” said Joel Naroff of demic economists from Feb. 17 2.3 percent this year and 2.4 note that immigrants are dis- Naroff Economic Advisers. through 24. Among the findings: percent in 2017, according to proportionately young and help The typical household’s annu- — Immigration has been a the analysts’ average forecasts. expand the workforce, which al income sank during the ferociously contentious issue in That’s about the same modest fuels growth. And immigrants recession and didn’t regain its the Republican presidential pace that’s existed since the are more likely to start busi- prerecession level until race, but economists were recession ended. nesses than Americans as a November 2015, according to unanimous: Every one who — Two-thirds say the monthly whole are. Sentier Research. That’s a much responded to the AP’s survey jobs report, which has shown Yet according to a Gallup sur- slower, more painful pace than favored opening doors rather robust gains for two years, is a vey released this month, occurred after previous reces- than building walls to legal better gauge of the economy’s Americans are more likely to sions. immigration. health than the quarterly report name the economy as the coun- “It’s been six or seven years, Immigrants who graduate on gross domestic product is. try’s top problem than they are and we’re only now where we from U.S. universities and GDP growth has remained anything else. A quarter of those should have been after two remain in the country “are unusually low relative to the surveyed listed their chief con- years,” said Tim Hopper, chief amazingly productive members pace of hiring. cern as either the economy in economist for TIAA-CREF. “We of society, starting new, innova- Most economists expect con- general or unemployment and have not seen the typical growth tive companies,” said David sistently healthy hiring to con- tinue to reduce the unemploy- ment rate, already a low 4.9 percent — a dynamic that Apple, FBI stake out conflicting should raise pay for more Americans as employers strug- gle to find enough workers. “People will be a lot happier positions before Congress then, and the raises will be bet- ter than what they have seen WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. recently,” Berson said. government calls it a “vicious guard dog” that hurts national security. Apple says it’s critical to protecting consumer privacy against increasingly sophisticat- ed hackers. As the debate over built-in Cleveland Daily Banner iPhone encryption has dead- locked in the courts, law enforce- 1505 25TH STREET N.W. ment and the world’s second- largest cellphone maker agreed Cleveland, TN 37311 on one point Tuesday: It’s now up to Congress to set boundaries 472-5041 in a long-simmering fight over who can legally access your digi- tal life. “We’re asking Apple to take the vicious guard dog away and let AP photo us pick the lock,” FBI Director FBI DIrector James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in James Comey told a House judi- ciary panel Tuesday, referring to Washington, Tuesday, before the House Judiciary Committee hear- a locked iPhone tied to the deadly ing on ‘The Encryption Tightrope: Balancing Americans’ Security and December shooting in San Privacy.’ Bernardino, California. “The FBI is asking Apple to get involved to address the California, a critic of the admin- weaken the security of our prod- broader collision between privacy istration’s domestic surveillance ucts,” Apple general counsel and public safety, Comey said. practices, asked Comey whether Bruce Sewell countered later that The Obama administration the FBI had first asked Apple for afternoon. last year decided against a leg- the underlying iPhone software Tuesday’s hearing shifted islative fix. — called source code by develop- attention from the courts — Now, though, “Congress must ers — before trying to force the where judges in the last month decide this issue,” said Sewell, company to create its own digital have issued significant but con- while also criticizing the U.S. workaround. flicting opinions — to Congress, government for simultaneously Issa suggested the FBI hadn’t Completely Redesigned Web Page where both sides say the broader supporting encryption used by exhausted its own efforts before policy debate belongs. activists and journalists in coun- the government went to court. It also provided an extraordi- tries with fewer free-speech Comey said the government has www.clevelandbanner.com nary public forum for the Obama rights. tried hard to break into iPhones, administration and Apple Inc. to The San Bernardino case like the one in California, but he stake out competing positions involves an iPhone 5C owned by seemed unaware if those meth- that could have sweeping ramifi- San Bernardino County and ods were successful. Visit Our What’s Happening Section cations. Apple’s recent opposi- used by Syed Farook, who was a Manhattan District Attorney tion to bypassing security fea- health inspector there. He and Cyrus Vance told the House tures for the government has his wife, Tashfeen Malik, later panel Tuesday that there are 205 Post Your Photos, Stories or Videos pushed that dispute from tech died in a gun battle with police. phones his investigators can’t circles into the mainstream. The FBI wants specialized soft- access in criminal investigations. The strong positions articulat- ware that would bypass security House Judiciary Committee ed Tuesday make clear the deep protocols on the encrypted phone Chairman Bob Goodlatte said PRINT PLUS 24/7 divide between Silicon Valley and so investigators can test random technology is moving toward ELECTRONIC the government, even as the passcode combinations in rapid newer generations of encryption ELECTRONIC EDITIONS administration advocates open sequence to access its data. and security, and “we’re going to ONLY dialogue and resolution. Should Apple create the spe- have to figure out a different way Includes full access “Is it the right thing to make cialized software to allow the FBI to help law enforcement.” our society overall less safe in to hack the iPhone, Comey said it Whatever emerges from debate on your desktop, Includes full access order to solve crime?” Sewell would take 26 minutes to do as the legislative response to the on your desktop, asked. “That’s the issue that what’s known as a brute force controversy will “not change the tablet and mobile we’re wrestling with.” attack — testing multiple pass- fact that law enforcement is tablet and mobile On Monday, a federal judge in codes in quick succession. going to have to change the way Brooklyn said the government Comey also acknowledged it investigates and gathers evi- Daily & Sunday couldn’t force Apple to help it Tuesday there “was a mistake dence,” said Goodlatte, a Virginia $8.95 Monthly made” shortly after the San Republican. (3 MONTHS) $21.25 gain access to the phone in a $2.95 Weekly drug case. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bernardino attack, when the FBI Alex Abdo, a staff lawyer with (6 MONTHS) $40.25 James Orenstein said Justice asked the county — which owned the American Civil Liberties $1.95 Daily Department attorneys were rely- the phone — to reset the pass- Union’s speech, privacy and (YEAR) $79.25 ing on the centuries-old All Writs word for Farook’s iCloud technology project, told The Act to “to produce impermissibly account. Associated Press on Tuesday that absurd results.” That data, stored on Apple the larger debate is “ultimately CCURRENT URRENT SUBSCRIBERSSUBSCRIIBERS WILLWIILL NEEDNEED TOTO FOLLOWFOLLOW But two weeks ago, a different servers, kept backups of his about whether we trust our magistrate judge in California, phone. Had the password not devices.” TTHESE HESE SIMPLESIIMPLE STEPSSTEPS TOTO REGISTER.REGIISTER.. Sheri Pym, directed the company been reset, the phone may have “If the government prevails, to help the FBI hack into a locked made a fresh backup available to then there is nothing to stop it Click login, then Click “Don’t Have an ID” iPhone used by one of the shoot- investigators for further exami- from turning every major tech You will then need to provide your name, email address and ers in the December attack in nation. Still, Comey said, “The company into a tool of govern- San Bernardino, which killed 14 experts tell me there’s no way we ment surveillance,” Abdo said. zip code so the system can locate your newspaper account. people. would have gotten everything off “Companies will be required to With those two conflicting rul- the phone from a backup.” spy on, rather than secure, their NNEW EW SUBSCRIBERSSUBSCRIIBERS WILLWIILL NEEDNEED TOTO CLICKCLIICK “SUBSCRIBE”“SUBSCRIIBE” ings in mind, Congress needs to Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of customers.” 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 2, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Architectural drawings are reviewed Air Force by city’s Taylor’s Spring committee By JOYANNA LOVE sor Dr. Richard Jones and his Banner Senior Staff Writer team. Taylor’s Spring has “I was really impressed,” com- promotes Detailed drawings for ramps at mittee member and city historian been cited as the key Taylor’s Spring Park were pre- Bob George said of how quickly sented to the Taylor’s Spring reason people settled in the group completed the project. committee Tuesday. this area. Back when Unfortunately, since there has The architectural sketches Cleveland was still been so much building on the Jerry Gay dealing with elevations at the site Cherokee country, site over the years, significant were presented by Ben Berry of Andrew Taylor owned historical artifacts could not be Berry Construction. the spring. Taylor was found. Ramps at the site will go from not Cherokee, but his In recent years, the spring had to major First Street down to the spring wife was. been under a building on First area. Since digging for posts at Street, at the intersection of By BRIAN GRAVES the site could accidentally redi- Spring Street. The city acquired Banner Staff Writer rect the spring, the design calls Cleveland was still Cherokee the building and demolished it Maj. Jerry Gay for the supports to be put on top country, Andrew Taylor owned earlier last year, making high- A Cleveland native continues his gratitude to of the dirt. The ramps will be the spring. Taylor was not lighting the historic spot possi- his hometown as the country continues to honor very little in life alone ... by ourselves. We have reinforced with footers on each Cherokee, but his wife was. ble. and utilize his service. help, advice, mentorship, and so many other side. A drainage pipe for a ditch Donations are being collected As of March 1, Capt. Jerry Gay has been pro- assists, both big and small, along the way. The design would make the toward the back of the property for the project through the moted to the rank of major in the U.S. Air Force. Without question, that is the case for me.” historic site accessible to those is also in the works. Community Foundation of “Most promotions are something to anticipate He also reiterated credit to those who support- who have difficulties with stairs. Berry said the ditch floods Cleveland and Bradley County. A and look forward to,” Gay told the Banner. “This ed and mentored him in his career. The technical drawings work off when it rains, but is usually dry fundraiser for May 1 is in the one however, is somewhat unique due to the fact “They never did the hard work for me,” Gay of designs provided by the in nice weather. works. Sponsorship opportuni- that I am preparing for a yearlong deployment to said. “But, they sure taught me the value of hard University of Tennessee Smart Access to the site for construc- ties for benches or trees for the the Middle East. Because of the training and work and gave me important life tools to use Communities Initiative team. tion purposes is a challenge site are available. Berry said as deployment preparation for my family, I have had along the way. For example, at T.C. Bower Plans also include an historic because the city does not own many as 24 trees could be plant- minimal time to reflect on my time as an officer, Elementary School in Cleveland, I had a teacher replica of a spring house, which the land on three sides of the lot. ed on the property. and specifically these last several years as a cap- named Mrs. Brown who was the first person I can would have been used to keep Committee member Tommy Donations can be made at tain.” remember, besides my mom, who truly believed in food cold. Committee member Myers, public works director, and http://clevelandbradleyfounda- Gay said original plans called for his promotion me, made me feel smart, and instilled in me the and local businessman Allan contractor Dee Burris said this tion.org. ceremony to be held with his family present and confidence that I could literally do anything I Jones said it would be good to was “a major problem.” The com- The committee is also hoping in front of the nation’s founding documents at the wanted to. have the spring flowing under the mittee is in talks with adjacent the Cleveland City Council will “She also reinforced something that my mother National Archives. house, just as it would have in landowners to work out a solu- authorize funding for the project. taught me, which is there are no shortcuts in life “It is all too fitting that I would return to a com- Andrew Taylor’s day. tion. The project was not discussed and no substitutes for tenacity and perseverance. bat zone instead,” Gay said. “This deployment is a Taylor’s Spring has been cited An archeology dig was con- during the Strategic Planning Mrs. Brown was amazing. She challenged me with reminder to me that irrespective of my rank in the as the key reason people settled ducted at the site by Lee Workshop in January, held in extra work when she noticed the work I was doing in this area. Back when University anthropology profes- preparation of this year’s budget. Air Force, my first priority as an Airman and an was too easy. In other words, she never allowed officer is to serve and defend the Constitution of me to settle for ‘good enough’ when she knew I the United States of America and to lead the had more to give. Former CASA director Suzanne Wisdom Airmen who I have the honor to lead.” “This has stayed with me to this day. It has He added that along with the promotion to the shaped me. Mrs. Brown, my elementary school rank of major, he has also moved from the ranks teacher, helped me get here; she helped me gets appointment to national committee of Company Grade Officers to Field Grade achieve the rank of major in the U.S. Air Force. Officers, which denotes a more senior tier in the Furthermore, I have spoken before about Coach From Staff Reports advise and provide support to the network of almost 1,000 pro- military rank structure. National CASA Association in its grams that recruit, train and Paul Cretton, Phil Harris, and Col. Jim Tucker, Suzanne Wisdom, former exec- “Moreover, with this advancement comes added work on behalf of state organiza- support citizen-volunteers to who were pivotal in my life. They helped me get utive director for the Bradley expectations and added responsibility, all of here as well. There are so many others from tions and local programs, by advocate for the best interests of County Court Appointed Special sharing expertise and providing abused and neglected children in which I have prepared my entire adult life for,” he Cleveland who made it possible for me to get Advocates organization, was said. “ I am confident in my ability to take on where I am today. I can never thank them input and guidance. The newly courtrooms and communities. recently appointed to the nation- formed committees will The only program of its these new challenges.” enough. al CASA Association Marketing “It feels like just yesterday that my mom and “Today, I still rely on my team. They motivate focus their efforts in culti- kind, CASA volunteers and Communications vating growth in four key are empowered by the brothers were driving me from Cleveland to the and inspire me to continue reaching for even Committee. Military Entrance Processing Station in Knoxville. higher goals. My wife, Mary, who is an absolute functional areas of the courts to provide children Wisdom was the director of the organization: legal/advo- with one-on-one advoca- And today, I can say without reservation that I superstar. The same goes for my six children who local CASA from 2007 to 2015, am living out my dream of being an Air Force offi- I have always said are my mission in life and my cacy, marketing/commu- cy. The volunteers see when she moved to Savannah, nications, performance their assigned children cer that I first had when I was 12 years old,” Gay energy when I’m tired.” Gay said he wanted to Ga., to assume the position of added. “After 24 years of service, I feel blessed to also thank his children, Tyler, Haley, Hannah, measurement, and the regularly and interview CASA executive director there. organization’s annual all the adults who impact still be wearing the U.S. Air Force uniform and to Jack, Bennett and Grant, along with his mother She was the founding executive call myself an Airman. While I know that I am and brothers. national conference. their lives. director of the local CASA, and “Through strong part- Volunteer advocates closer to the end of my career than I am the “And, all of you back home who have been part now serves as executive director Wisdom beginning, I am forever honored to have served of my team since I was a young boy and helped nerships and collabora- offer judges the critical of Savannah/Chatham CASA. tive strategies, together information they need to our nation and the proud state of Tennessee.” me become a thankful man,” he said. Along with 11 other CASA col- The major noted nothing in the Air Force is “Thank you to all those who pushed me to bet- we will strengthen the foundation ensure that each child’s rights leagues from across the county, of the CASA/GAL member net- and needs are being attended to done alone. ter myself and who made it possible for me to Wisdom will be sharing her “It takes a team. In fact, the Air Force is the take this amazing Air Force journey over the last work, create pathways for sus- while in foster care, staying with expertise in marketing and com- tainable organizational growth, the children until they are placed epitome of a team sport,” Gay said. “ To accom- 24 years. Maj. Jerry Gay departs in the coming munications. Her history of start- and generate better outcomes for in a loving permanent home. plish one airborne mission, it literally takes weeks for a year-long deployment to the Middle ing a CASA program from the the abused and neglected chil- For many abused children, dozens of Airmen to execute. It is exactly the East. It will be his seventh deployment since ground up, as well as serving in 2009. dren served in the communities their CASA volunteer is the only same way in one’s career and in one’s life. We do different types of communities, we serve,” said Tara Perry, CEO constant adult presence in their gives her a unique perspective on of the National CASA lives. the communications and market- Association. ——— ing needs of a CASA chapter. “This engagement with state Online: Impact Cleveland is launching “I am excited and honored to and local members is rooted in www.casaforchildren.org be appointed to this committee,” the National CASA Association www.savannahcasa.org Wisdom said. “It feels great being Strategic Framework,” added able to take the things I’ve Perry. “We are very appreciative TVA energy makeover projects learned as a CASA director over and excited to have this level of the years and give input that may talent serving on these commit- " By JOYANNA LOVE help other CASA agencies nation- Banner Senior Staff Writer tees.” wide.” National Court Appointed Impact Cleveland has begun home revitalization Network committees will Special Advocate Association is a projects in the Blythe Oldfield Community, using funding from the TVA Extreme Energy Makeover grant. In a presentation to the Rotary Club of Cleveland, Impact Cleveland director Dustin Tommey said six home renovations have already been completed. Cleveland Daily Banner The organization was awarded $3.75 million for home improvements that will increase energy effi- ciency by 25 percent. Impact Cleveland was one of seven recipients selected for the grant, and was awarded the third largest amount, Tommey said. MONEY SAVING COUPONS “We feel like that is attributable to having a really strong track record. It is also attributable to our part- E V E R Y W E E K ! ners who helped make this a reality,” Tommey said. Homes must be at least 20 yeas old, low-income households and located in the designated project area in order to qualify. The energy improvements could be anything from a new heating and air-conditioning system to appli- Dustin Tommey ances. Tommey said Impact Cleveland has partnered with “When we first moved into Blythe Oldfield neigh- Habitat for Humanity and the Community borhood there were four (people) that were getting Development Block Grant program to address need- stuff done. They were the movers and shakers. They ed improvements for homes that may not qualify as were four middle-aged ladies and they were tired of an energy-related improvement. people not stopping at stop signs. They started to Rental properties can also be eligible. advocate for their street,” Tommey said. “When I got Other partners included Cleveland Utilities, the here, I just began to listen and to pour into these Cleveland Housing Authority and Clear Result, a four ladies and understand what they are dealing company that specializes in energy home improve- with.” ment. The name Blythe Oldfield comes from the two Impact Cleveland is a part of United Way of names that residents have historically called the Bradley County. area. Many call it Blythe, while older residents refer “Impact Cleveland was the brainchild of Matt to it as Oldfield, Tommey said. Ryerson (of United Way) and Matt Carlson with “It’s a really, really rich history,” Tommey said, THE COUPON SAVINGS WILL MORE Habitat (for Humanity) about five years ago. Both of recounting the nearby manufacturing that employed those two leaders were, in my opinion, visionary in many in the past. THAN PAY FOR YOUR PAPER dreaming this up,” Tommey said. “We did a needs assessment survey when we first Discussions of forming a community development got there, and 51 percent of respondents reported … program began as each organization was looking at household income less than $15,000 annually,” expanding services. Habitat for Humanity was Tommey said. adding home revitalization programs and United Impact Cleveland’s approach was not just to “pre- S U B S C R I B E T O D A Y Way, both locally and across the country, was look- scribe solutions” but to study nationally recognized ing at being more than simply a funding source. best practices and how they could be followed in the United Way began to look at identifying problems neighborhood, Tommey said. 472-5041 and working with partners, “not just nonprofit part- This approach looks at a variety of areas, including ners, but with business leaders and every aspect of physical, social and economic revitalization of the society” to develop solutions, Tommey said. area through partnering with those in the communi- The focus of the organization is to be a catalyst for ty. Cleveland Daily Banner community development. “It’s holistic and it’s comprehensive. It’s not just 1505 25th Street N.W. “Our mission is one neighborhood at a time. one thing,” Tommey said. “We listened to the commu- Cleveland, TN 37311 Instead of revitalizing Bradley County, sometimes it’s nity and started by making data-driven decisions.” more manageable to … pick an area that you can The neighborhood and Impact Cleveland are also define and really make an impact in,” Tommey said. partnering with city of Cleveland and the Community Serving Our Community Since 1854 The plan is for Impact Cleveland to work in the Development Block Grant program to revitalize a for- neighborhood “until it no longer needs us.” mer school playground to be a community park.