Cleveland Speedway up for Sale As Race Track Or Redevelopment by BRIAN GRAVES Ning Bid of $800,000
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T U E S D A Y 161st YEAR • NO. 225 JANuARY 19, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ Cleveland Speedway up for sale as race track or redevelopment By BRIAN GRAVES ning bid of $800,000. Banner Staff Writer The Speedway reopened on Sept. 19 after more than $100,000 had been spent on renovations including a new The final lap — again? fence, new lights and fresh paint. It could be as the Cleveland Speedway, for the second One week prior, a test run brought out 800 people who time in little more than a year, is up for sale. filled the stands, 64 cars and 500 more people in the pit A posting on the racetrack’s Facebook page alerted local area. fans the local icon is “for lease for the 2016 season ... as The new year brought new bleacher seats, improved well as for sale - serious inquiries only.” parking, an updated press box and concessions. There is now a “For Sale” sign on the outside of the Chris Elliott, who operated the track, told the Cleveland speedway wall with a contact phone number for interested Daily Banner that at the time the Speedway wanted to buyers. make available a situation “where the working man can Cleveland Speedway went up for auction July 24, 2014, come down here and enjoy the show instead of having to after an agreement was reached in U.S. Bankruptcy Court fork out all of their money.” Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES between U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Jerrold Farinash, Elliott has since left to assist at the nearby Boyd’s A REAL ESTATE company’s “For Sale” sign is posted near the track wall of the Ronnie Willkomm, Gladys Johnson and the estate of Joe Speedway in Ringgold, Ga. Cleveland Speedway. The area’s historic racetrack is once again available for interest- Lee Johnson. ed buyers. Al Chapman of Chickamauga, Ga., submitted the win- See SPEEDWAY, Page 16 Inside Today Possible layering of snow in area is eyed Forecasts call for 1-2 inches By ALLEN MINCEY Bears double down Banner Staff Writer Wednesday looks to be an against Sequoyah Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE interesting day as there are pre- The Bradley Central Bearettes CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOLS Director Dr. Martin Ringstaff, left, and school board member Dr. Murl Dirksen wait to shake hands dictions of a possible accumula- skated to an easy Monday night with 2016 Dream Keepers Award recipients. The award is given to African-American students in grades seven through 12 who achieve tion of 1 to 2 inches of snow in win over Sequoyah. The Bears a 3.0 GPA or higher in the first semester. the area. came away with an 11-point win The National Weather Service over the Chiefs. The Lady Vols in Morristown said a fast-moving continued to struggle on the bas- storm system could bring that ketball court, falling to Notre snow to the area by Wednesday Dame on the road. New Titans evening. The area is under a win- head coach Mike Mularkey prom- Dream Keepers saluted ter weather advisory Wednesday ises some changes for the team. into Thursday morning. See Sports, Pages 9-11. Such an advisory “means that periods of snow, sleet and/or African-American students encouraged freezing rain are expected or Prisoner release occurring, but accumulations and its message are expected to be light,” accord- to achieve dreams by winning the day ing to the NWS. “Driving and The release of five American pris- walking may be difficult on oners by Iran is good news for By JOYANNA LOVE gling in math. He said even students who untreated roadways and side- most, but it also puts Republican Banner Senior Staff Writer have no one to help them can get math walks. Be prepared for snow and instruction and extra help through candidates for the presidency of the Students were encouraged to succeed ice-covered roads and limited YouTube videos. He said even those who visibility, and if you must travel, United States in a complicated in fulfilling their dreams through effort did not have Internet access could go to dilemma — what to say, and what and work by Charles Fant, economics slow down and allow extra time the public library to use the Internet. He to reach your destination.” not to say, in future campaigning teacher and football coach at Notre Dame said even those who do not have ride high School, during the 2016 Dream The agency suggests that about the country’s foreign interests. could use public transportation, or walk. motorists allow themselves extra For one perspective, see the Keepers Awards ceremony Monday. “If you truly want it bad enough, there Dream Keepers Awards are given to time when driving, especially Associated Press news analysis on is no excuse you will take. There is no during the evening rush hour on Page 12 of today’s edition. African-American students in grades excuse you will let stop you from getting seven through 12th, who achieve a 3.0 or Wednesday. that knowledge,” Fant said. Higher elevations could see as higher GPA during the first semester of Fant said it is important to put forth the year. The recognition event is held on Forecast the necessary work as a priority over See SNOW, Page 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year. social activities. Today looks to be sunny, with a “Every day of my life I wake up excited To win athletically, Fant encouraged high near 31. Tonight’s forecast to do what I do for a living. Very few peo- students to “get off the couch” and put in Siblings are calls for a 20 percent chance of ple get the chance to say that. It took me the time to eat right and exercise to be 38 years to figure this thing out,” Fant snow showers after 2 a.m., with a Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE healthy and learn the athletic skills they low around 23. Wednesday calls said. want to acquire. arrested in Fant encouraged students to approach CHARLES FANT was the speaker for for cloudy skies with sleet likely To win the day spiritually, Fant told work not as an obligation, but as an this year’s Dream Keepers Awards cere- students “to put God first in your life.” before 2 p.m., then a wintry mix opportunity. mony. “So many problems that you think you robbery of with accumulations around an inch, He encouraged students to follow the have just disappear when you put God and a high near 35. The chance of famous motto “Win the day.” dents on how to win the day. first,” Fant said. local market precipitation is 70 percent. “We learn from the past. We look to the He said winning the day academically Winning the day leads to being on the Wednesday night calls for a 40 per- future, but we live in the present. So, means not letting anything stand in the right track to achieve the dream, Fant From Staff Reports way of understanding the needed infor- cent chance of rain and freezing today can make or break you,” Fant said. said. It took less than 24 hours mation. rain, with a low around 31. Academically, athletically and spiritual- after it was reported for two peo- As an example, Fant mentioned strug- ly were areas Fant emphasized for stu- See DREAM KEEPERS, Page 16 ple to be charged in the alleged armed robbery of Index a South Lee Classified................................14-15 Highway market. Comics...........................................6 Bradley County Editorials......................................12 Greenway gets Sheriff Eric Watson said that Horoscope......................................6 2 new historic, “total cooperation Obituaries.......................................2 between the Sports........................................9-11 granite markers patrol and crimi- Gentry Stocks............................................4 Special to the Banner nal investigations TV Schedule..................................7 divisions” led to Weather..........................................8 Installation of two new the identification etched historic markers was and arrest of the completed recently on the two suspects in Around Town Cleveland/Bradley County the reported Tim Frady loving his new job ... Greenway. Sunday afternoon Late last year, the stone Lib Blackwell enjoying some visi- robbery at the Lyda tors ... Mary Grace Blackwell pedestals were built in antici- One Stop Mini resuming piano lessons ... Brian pation of the etched 30-by-30- Mart, at 3096 South Lee and Christie Fretwell enjoying a inch granite tops, according to Highway. quick getaway ... Andy Watts Cameron Fisher, chairman of Charged in the case were “looking for a new fish” ... Laura the Greenway board of direc- Erika Mary Lyda, 26, and John tors. The granite arrived two Anglin dreaming about a vacation. Contributed photos Richard Lee Gentry, 31, both of weeks ago and was installed by TWO MORE HISTORIC MARKERS have been placed along the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway. At Cleveland. BCSO reports that contractors with Jim Rush the two are brother and sister. Funeral Homes, which coordi- left is the marker on “Education in Bradley County,” which was donated in honor of Dr. Martin and Betty Baldree. At right is the marker dedicated to Cleveland’s origin, Taylor’s Place, and it was donated by Gentry was charged with See GREENWAY, Page 16 the Allan Jones Foundation. 6489076 75112 See ROBBERY, Page 16 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Tuesday, January 19, 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 Kellar and Christie (Tony) Kellar; Wright; sisters: Ramona Kilgore- Mae Nichols, Bertha Brown, Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) Verna Turner, Alfred Edward brothers: Lebron Kellar and Joe in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday Wattenbarger, Krystal and Larry Davis; sister, Dallas Kellar; Wright, and Shari Sargent; broth- Thomas, James Clifford Thomas, and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc.