HHWCD Coming Saturday Rain Or Shine by RICK NORTON More Than Liquid Sunshine
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FRIDAY 161st YEAR • NO. 163 NOVEMBER 6, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 22 PAGES • 50¢ HHWCD coming Saturday rain or shine By RICK NORTON more than liquid sunshine. Saturday’s event is free and Dunson “The collection program is tailored to ics wastes year-round. Associate Editor Gates open at the Tri-State Exhibition urged Bradley County residents to take relieve Bradley County residents of all of A traditional part of gearing up for Center promptly at 8 a.m. and will close advantage of the opportunity to clean up their household toxic wastes including each HHWCD event is educating area Rain or shine — and one year there just as promptly at 1 p.m., according to and clear out their cluttered basements, paints, solvents, cleaners, pesticides, residents about items that can be accept- was even snow — Saturday’s semi-annu- Cheryl Dunson, executive vice president garages, storage sheds and closets of automotive fluids, aerosols, old comput- ed at Tri-State, and those that cannot. al Household Hazardous Waste of marketing for Santek Waste Services items and substances considered to be ers, television sets and fluorescent light “We accepted almost 38,000 pounds of Collection Day will proceed as scheduled. Inc. Dunson coordinates the HHWCD household hazardous waste. bulbs,” she said. household chemicals and electronics in And right now, most forecasters are event while her employer, Santek, oper- These include an assortment of waste Dunson also reminded area residents April [at the last HHWCD event],” calling for the wet stuff. But in the eyes of ates the Bradley County Landfill under streams, like household chemicals and of the availability of the Peerless Road volunteers who share a cause, it’s little contract with county government. electronics, and plenty of others. Recycling Center which accepts electron- See HHWCD, Page 10 ThreeStar Real Heroes Wear Pink goals get "#%%#&%%(!*+ "*#+,&++$,-')*(.#+ ,"(+#''#',"(&&-'#,1 approval /#," ((+,)%+ (*,""(%#1+ " -'/"#"#+ #+ .(%-',*+-))(*, (*, of EDC (&(0+*0), ,(!#.'(-,,"#+1* (',#('+&1&#%,(#*+, Industrial park ''++'$(0 %.%' (* report is heard *())( ,#*+,''++ '$, #,", By JOYANNA LOVE Banner Senior Staff Writer Inside Today Bradley County has set its goals and objectives for the com- ing year’s ThreeStar program. The Economic Development Council approved the objectives during a gathering Thursday. Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY The goals are focusing on edu- THURSDAY was a special day at Lee University and for the entire community as the Volley for a Cure organizers held their annual cation, supporting luncheon, with a packed house at Lee’s DeVos Recreation Center. The guest speaker for the event was Sonya Jones (far right), run- the expansion of ner-up on this past season’s “Biggest Loser” television show. Lee volleyball coach Andrea Hudson (center) helped coordinate the event existing industry, and asked Jones (who she knew from when Jones played softball against Lee) to be the guest speaker. Survivors were honored at the economic develop- luncheon, as well as some who were instrumental in putting the event together, including Lee University’s Stephanie Taylor (far left). ment, maintaining an inventory of prospect-ready industrial sites, Sonya Jones: ‘You are the ones that improving the urban transporta- tion system, Hathcock recreation and need to be honored and celebrated’ agriculture. you today.” Locally, the pro- Bears fall short By ALLEN MINCEY gram is coordinat- “You are the heroes. You are the ones Bradley Central came up four Banner Staff Writer ed by Bradley “You are the warriors; you that need to be honored and celebrated,” County Mayor D. points short in their 38-34 loss to “Real Heroes Wear Pink,” and Thursday are the heroes.” she said. “You who walk along beside them Riverdale in the first round of the the DeVos Recreation Center at Lee Gary Davis’ office. — Sonya Jones are heroes too.” “We are all com- playoffs. Lee Volleyball is ready for University was full of pink. Sonya Jones Jones talked about how she got on the Volley for a Cure festivities. The said that it was also full of heroes. peting for jobs and “Biggest Loser,” what she went through and industry and in Flames picked up an exhibition win Jones, runner-up to this past season’s I do not consider myself a hero because I how she survived the grueling schedule of “Biggest Loser” reality television show, was lost half of my weight on national TV,” she today’s economic Berry over Bryan College. The Vols’ Evan losing from 283 pounds down to 139 climate that is a Berry has established himself as the special guest speaker at the Volley for a said. “I do think it was admirable or stupid pounds (a total of 144 pounds) and having Cure luncheon held at the Rec Center, and to step out on a scale that showed me at challenge. ThreeStar was one of the nation’s top kickoff return- that all shown on national television for all designed, built and implemented ers. Caleb Houston continues to pick she said that while some consider her a 283 pounds. to see. hero for what she did in the show, the real “I am thrilled that some of you have to help all Tennessee communi- up accolades at UCF. The Predators “My trainer, Jen, and I came up with our ties’ efforts in completing this heroes are those who give back to help oth- taken inspiration from my journey,” Jones phrase ‘why not you, why not us, why not task,” Lindsay Hathcock, assis- defeated the Wild in Minnesota. See ers, such as those affected by breast cancer added. “And that is what today is all about Sports, Pages 13-15. me’ to get us through the competition,” she tant to the Bradley County mayor, or caregivers helping family and friends — inspiring others to be all that God has said. “There is a lot of drive in that state- designed us to be.” said. “They encourage time spent dealing with that dreaded disease. ment.” with local industries.” Forecast “We have all been affected by this some- She said that cancer affects many people, many who are survivors, “and we applaud Counties that participate quali- how, and let me be the first to tell you that See HEROES, Page 10 fy for funding to help complete There is a slight chance of showers projects to reach their ThreeStar early today with increasing chances of goals. thunderstorms into the afternoon. Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY Hathcock said the program Skies should be cloudy with a high THE DEVOS Recreation also offers encouragement and near 75 with a south wind at 5 to 10 Center was filled with pink in support. He said last year the miles per hour. Rain chance is 50 per- honor of breast cancer sur- county received a $10,000 grant cent. Tonight, thre will be more of the vivors at Thursday’s Volley for for a needed piece of equipment same with a low of 61, but rain a Cure luncheon. One table for the Emergency Medical chances will pick up at 90 percent. featured a group from the Service. Bradley County Sheriff’s “The machine assists in cardiac On Saturday, look for an 80 per- arrest patients,” Hathcock said. cent chance of rain with a high near Office, who not only wore pink shirts but also pink Hawaiian The machine gives continual 66. chest compressions while the leis as accessories. From left EMTs are moving the patient. are Janet Conley, Stella “This year we are improving Index Crump, Elizabeth Kalabus, Microsoft licensing for offices Jean Clayton, Judy Gilley and Church........................................6-7 throughout the Courthouse in Carol Edwards. different areas. We will be improv- Classified................................20-21 ing efficiency and productivity Comics.........................................17 with those,” Hathcock said. Editorials......................................16 Horoscope....................................17 Movies..........................................20 See EDC, Page 10 Obituaries.......................................2 Stocks............................................4 Sports......................................13-15 City’s Gene Bishop Bistro’s chef is TV Schedule...........................18-19 Weather........................................11 retiring after a long competing with career with schools world’s finest Around Town By LARRY C. BOWERS By BRIAN GRAVES Fran Green getting an eye- Banner Staff Writer Banner Staff Writer opening experience in early- Every year, thousands of the nation’s morning radio ... Mark Grissom One of the longtime managers in the best chefs gather for the world’s largest and Allan Jones reaching out in Cleveland City Schools system is step- culinary competition. some kind ways for a friend’s ping down. Cleveland’s own Eric Fulkerson, birthday ... Jan Cooke enjoying Director of Schools Dr. Martin executive chef at the Bald Headed lunch with her children ... Dena Ringstaff announced at a Cleveland Bistro, has joined them at the World Thomas making new friends in Board of Education gathering this Food Championships in Kissimmee, Cleveland ... Andrea Orr getting a week that maintenance-construction’s Fla. as he competes alongside the pleasant surprise ... Melissa Gene Bishop is moving aside after country’s premier food and beverage Woody doing some double- many years of service and accomplish- talent. The popular event continues checking on an event ... Toby ments. Bishop was in charge when through Nov. 10. Pendergrass congratulating a Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS “This is a huge honor,” Fulkerson friend on some “classic” journal- Cleveland High School’s Commons GENE BISHOP, left, a longtime said. “When you talk about this level of ism ... Bart Borden providing area was built, he was site manager Cleveland City Schools construction- competition, you are literally looking out some helpful information. for the Science Wing, worked with Cleveland Middle School construction maintenance manager, is stepping at a world view of culinary talent and and guided several other projects for down from his position. Current main- exposure. The atmosphere is electric, the school system. tenance supervisor Hal Taylor, right, and I want to show how ingredients praised Bishop’s contributions to the See CHEF, Page 10 Eric Fulkerson 6489076 75112 See BISHOP, Page 10 school system.