W E D N E S D A Y 162nd YEAR • No. 52 JuNE 29, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 26 PAGES • 50¢ Organizations condemn Rick Tyler messages Bradley County NAACP 100 BMBC urges unity says candidate is ‘unfit’ against Tyler billboards By RICK NORTON By RICK NORTON Associate Editor Associate Editor On the same day a 3rd District Congressional candidate condemned An organization dedicating more than two decades to mentoring the apparent unauthorized removal of two racially provocative bill- local youth has challenged elected leaders and communities within the boards, he found himself being condemned by two Cleveland-based 3rd Congressional District to speak out against what it labels cam- organizations, one of whom called the campaign signage “offensive, paign “racism” by Independent candidate Rick Tyler. irresponsible and racist.” The group, speaking through its president, is also calling for a boy- The latter reaction is credited to the leaders and membership of the cott of Tyler’s restaurant in Ocoee — Whitewater Grill — and is urging Bradley County NAACP, whose collective voice was heard through the churches in each of the district’s 11 counties, including Bradley and words of its chapter president, RaSharon King. Polk, to present a unified front against what it considers provocative In a separate statement submitted to the Cleveland Daily Banner at and racially charged political messaging. about the same time, 100 Black Men of Bradley County Inc. President Cleveland resident Jonathan Porter, representing the collective voice Jonathan Porter challenged elected leaders in Cleveland, Bradley of 100 Black Men of Bradley County Inc., issued a statement Monday County, neighboring jurisdictions and throughout the district to speak to the Cleveland Daily Banner that condemned the Ocoee business- See NAACP, Page 6 RaSharon King Jonathan Porter See 100 BMBC, Page 6 Inside Today BHRC Atheists budget group gets OK: amends $14.5M court Federal mandate Mustangs work out causing concerns actions at Manning camp By LARRY C. BOWERS Plaintiff, Facebook Walker Valley Mustangs Zach Banner Staff Writer pages are added Eslinger and Kolten Gibson The Bradley Healthcare and recently completed training at the Rehabilitation Center board By BRIAN GRAVES Manning Passing Academy in approved a $14.5 million pro- Banner Staff Writer Louisiana. Bradley Central gradu- posed budget Tuesday evening. ate Brandon Thompson has been American Atheists Inc. has Administrator Scott Oliver said Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY filed an amended complaint to named to the TSWA All-State the new fiscal budget is tight and JAMIE BARKS, left, talks to Kaye Roark about artwork that was on display Thursday at the baseball team. Former Bearette U.S. District Court concerning lean, and relatively conservative. Cleveland WorkSpace premiere. The workspace is located at the Old Woolen Mill. the alleged actions of Bradley and Lady Volunteer Jody Adams- He emphasized $11 million of the Birch shares a tribute to Pat County Sheriff Eric Watson. budget will be in salaries, money The organization, along with a Summitt. Homage to Summitt was which will be returned to the also paid by Chamique Holdsclaw “Jane Doe” residing in Bradley Cleveland/Bradley County com- County, originally complained and President Barack Obama. munity. Cleveland WorkSpace See Sports, Pages 11-13. about a Facebook page operated Board mem- under the title “Bradley County bers Wendy Sheriff’s Office.” Beck (chair), “Jane Doe” has apparently Heroic Navy SEAL Sarah Peels, Old Woolen Mill site provides been identified as county resi- to deliver address John Stanbery, dent Lois Crawford through a Amanda Peels, filing error by the plaintiffs’ An American military hero is com- R o b e r t ‘space’ for local artists’ ‘work’ counsel. ing to Cleveland to deliver the Rominger, Bill Despite that error, the plain- keynote address to the annual Winters and By ALLEN MINCEY The event coincided with tiffs have filed another motion Bradley Sunrise Sunset Gala on Dan Gilbert the Market at the Mill farmers’ Banner Staff Writer “I love it. It is so asking for “Jane Doe” to proceed Aug. 13. He is Robert J. O’Neill, the Oliver approved the market which is held each under that pseudonym and that wonderful to have a budget. Sandra Cleveland is packed with Thursday. Many who visited the verification to the amended U.S. Navy SEAL credited with tak- place where people ing out terrorist leader and 9/11 Snider and Josephine Frazier talented artists, and now, the market took the time to go verified complaint be sealed were unable to attend the meet- these people have a special can come and see your mastermind Osama bin Laden. See to the Cleveland WorkSpace, “and remain sealed.” ing. place to display their works. work. For months and and vice versa. In the original complaint, the the editorial on Page 14 of today’s In addition to submitting the The Cleveland WorkSpace is months, I have had my edition. “Our preview is to let people plaintiffs complained about a proposed budget, Oliver also located in the Old Woolen Mill. stuff in my apartment know what we are doing down posting containing an Easter announced the county-owned A preview of the site was held and people have really here,” Barks said. message with a graphic saying, care facility is on track to reach recently, with many artists not had the chance to Along with art, clothing and “He is Risen.” Forecast budget for this 2015-16 fiscal and local residents getting a come and see it.” knitted and crocheted articles The American Atheists group year. chance to see local art. — Claudia Hoffer were also displayed, says that posting was a viola- Today looks to be sunny, with a He said that if June’s numbers “It has probably been in Claudia Hoffer, who began tion of the separation of church high near 89 degrees. Tonight are no more than $28,000 out of process for the last year or so. WorkSpace at the recent pre- working in fiber arts when she and state, and continued its should see mostly clear skies, with line, BHRC would make budget. It came out of the Smart complaint saying postings to the view. Dozens attended, and was 10, said she was excited a low around 64. Thursday’s fore- “We’re budgeted (as a nonprofit) Cities initiative,” Jamie Barks about the Cleveland Facebook page by those while it was not a place to sell to make money, but that money is said. Barks has been involved WorkSpace. expressing their point of view cast calls for sunny skies, with a the art, some took orders for used for repairs to the building, with the Cleveland WorkSpace “I love it. It is so wonderful was deleted and blocked from high near 89. Thursday night equipment and new programs,” paintings and unique clothing. should be mostly clear, with a low since the idea was first dis- to have a place where people making any other posts to the added Oliver. cussed. Barks said it is special to can come and see your work,” site. around 64. There are also factors which “We joined with the have a site for Cleveland she said. “For months and Watson has since deactivated may affect the facility’s bottom Chattanooga WorkSpace so we artists. months, I have had my stuff that site, but continued to have line for the coming fiscal year, are actually an extension of “It is a step up from where I in my apartment and people two Facebook pages which are Index factors which were not figured what they do,” Barks said. was displaying my work — in considered personal and not Art filled the walls at the my garage,” Barks said. See WORKSPACE, Page 6 Classified................................15-17 Comics.........................................24 See BHRC, Page 7 See ATHEISTS, Page 7 Editorials......................................14 Horoscope....................................24 Lifestyles.................................19-21 Obituaries.......................................2 CSCC’s full-time faculty and staff Stocks............................................4 Sports......................................11-13 TV Schedule................................25 allowed to carry guns on campus Weather..........................................9 By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG comes with “a lot of caveats.” Banner Staff Writer The first one, Hodges told a group of Around Town “We’re going to saturate faculty, is that those choosing to carry Beginning July 1, full-time faculty them with information ... to guns on campus must keep them con- Dianna Auberry really wishing and staff at Cleveland State make sure everyone stays cealed at all times. He added this is a for air-conditioned seats ... Community College will be allowed to safe as this is implemented.” provision of state law. Madison Smith jumping off carry guns with them on campus. — CSCC Police Chief “I know we’re an open carry state, ‘Papaw’ Doug’s shoulders into Those with valid concealed carry Mike Hodges but there is a discrepancy right there,” the pool by herself for the first permits will be able to carry concealed Hodges said. time ... Ann Marie Brewer and firearms, thanks to a recent vote by the He also explained it is “against the family enjoying a day on the river college’s governing entity, the Mike Hodges said. “We’re going to sat- law” for someone carrying a concealed with Nancy Casson ... Jacob Tennessee Board of Regents, and urate them with information ... to firearm to tell someone they have one. Ward successfully completing the recent changes to state law. make sure everyone stays safe as this In fact, he said it is OK for faculty and mile swim at Boy Scout camp. In light of the change, officials with is implemented.” staff members to tell students they the local college have this week been Before the changes on the state level cannot discuss the matter at all. ironing out the details of the new policy were made, faculty and staff of The new policy also says concealed Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG and holding meetings to explain it.