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162nd YEAR • No. 244 46 PAGES • $1.00 CLEVELAND, TN 37311 THE CITY WITH SPIRIT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017 Small businesses Lee clock air concerns over tower topped possible ACA repeal
By BRIAN GRAVES “It’s absolutely remarkable with a cupola Banner Staff Writer how many tell us they will lose their businesses without the A Polk County business- ACA because they either have a woman has added her voice to a pre-existing condition or they coalition of small business own- won’t be able to provide cover- ers who are concerned the com- age without the ACA’s tax cred- plete repeal of the Affordable its,” Mueller said. Care Act could cause them to Rogers said she and her hus- shut their businesses down. band have owned their busi- Jenny Rogers, who owns ness for 22 years. Welcome Valley Village in “If the ACA is repealed with- Benton, was part of a telephone out an equally effective plan to press conference Friday held by immediately take its place, we the Small Business Authority, a most likely will either be forced national business advocacy to sell our business or go with- organization. out health insur- Lindsay “I implore our state’s ance,” Rogers Mueller, the legislators to not repeal said. organization’s the ACA unless there is a She said before executive direc- comparable plan to the ACA, and tor, said small immediately take its with pre-existing businesses place.” health conditions, nationwide have — Jenny Rogers she could only reaped substan- Benton businesswoman qualify for “high tial benefits from risk” health what is more insurance plans. commonly known as “In 2011, my high risk Blue “Obamacare.” Cross/Blue Shield policy had “A recent analysis found that increased to $1,960 per one in five people who pur- month,” Rogers said. “I was chased coverage through the forced to drop my coverage healthcare exchanges created because we could not afford the by the ACA are small employers premium on our middle-income or solo entrepreneurs,” Mueller salary on top of what we were said. already paying for my hus- “Therefore, if the ACA is band’s and son’s standard poli- repealed countless small cy.” employers will lose their health She said in 2013, they were benefits. Many businesses may able to get coverage through the even close because they will no ACA marketplace. “When insur- longer be able to afford health ance companies could no longer insurance.” (charge) higher premiums for She provided statistics from pre-existing conditions. testimony to the U.S. Congress “I implore our state’s legisla- by Richard Frank, then-Health tors to not repeal the ACA and Human Services assistant unless there is a comparable Banner photos, DANIEL GUY secretary, showing total repeal plan to immediately take its ALL HOOKED UP and ready to go, the cupola was raised and set on Lee University’s clock tower, the Forum. Inset shows the of the act would “increase the place,” Rogers said. “We cannot cupola prior to its removal to the top of the Forum. Workers carefully guide the installation, top right. Workers, bottom right, put the burden for 10,700 small busi- finishing touches on the spire that now sits atop the new cupola, prior to it being lifted. nesses and 85,000 Americans.” See BUSINESSES, Page 6 Vietnam War memorial Old Timers to induct planned for late March Smith, Kidwell 3-day event to recognize, validate veterans Staff reports By LARRY C. BOWERS Peters. Each year the Cleveland Banner Staff Writer McClure and Alley visited the Parks and Recreational Cleveland Banner offices recently Department holds its Old The horrors of war and death, to announce plans for the memo- Timers Hall of Fame banquet. and the experiences of battalions rial celebration, authorized by Individuals who have had a 1 and 2 of the Seventh Cavalry the U.S. Congress for veterans’ positive impact on local sports in Vietnam, are well documented groups across the nation. Alley programs either as a coach or in the books “We Were Soldiers pointed out the 2015 authoriza- player are honored. Once, and Young,” by Joe tion came without funding, and The inductees are recognized Galloway, and “The Ghosts of the individual groups must raise at a banquet, which will be Green Grass,” by J.L. “Bud” money for festivities. held April 15, at the Museum Alley. The celebrations are to be held Center at 5ive Points. U.S. troops suffered horrific each March 29, which was the The banquet will begin at 6 loses in a second battle in the Ia conclusion date of U.S. opera- p.m. Tickets, which are $25 Drang Valley, and Galloway (a tions in Vietnam. The celebra- each, must be purchased by UPI war correspondent) and tions are to be national events April 12. Visit the city Parks Alley were there. under the supervision of the and Recreation or call 479- The two authors, and many Department of Defense, and are 4129. others veterans of the Vietnam to be funded by local partners. Fifteen individuals are being War, will be involved in a three- “The celebrations are mostly inducted this year. The first day memorial in late March in planned by word of mouth,” said two — Mike Smith and Jack Chattanooga — a long deserved Alley. The Chattanooga event is Kidwell — are showcased recognition and validation for being supported by Hamilton today. Vietnam veterans. Several County Mayor Jim Coppinger Bradley County Vietnam veter- and City Mayor Andy Berke. The Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS MIKE SMITH ans, including Bill McClure and mayors appointed Linda Moss BRADLEY COUNTY veteran Bill McClure, left, and veteran and author J.L. “Bud” Alley will be Smith is being honored in a Bob Merritt, will participate. Mines chair of this year’s three- involved in a three-day recognition and validation ceremony for Vietnam War veterans the last week in special category for the Old Others veterans from Bradley day celebration, and Maj. Gen. County are David Bell, Roy Veal, March in Chattanooga. Nationwide celebrations, authorized by the U.S. Congress, will be held that week across the nation. Larry McGehee and James See MEMORIAL, Page 6 See OLD TIMERS, Page 6
AROUND TOWN INDEX Horoscope...... 33 WEATHER Lifestyles ...... 29-31 Autumn O’Bryan and Hal Taylor The forecast for Sunday calls for brief morn- Obituaries...... 2 being greeters at a city community ing showers followed by a shower in sports dur- Business ...... 27 meeting ... Jeff Miller showing off his ing the afternoon. A high of 71 is expected. Church ...... 4 Stocks...... 25 Rook skills ... Traci and Howard Tonight skies will continue to be cloudy with a Classified...... 40-45 Sports...... 17-21, 25, 28 Hamilton being offered concert tickets TV Schedule...... 34-35 ... Brenda Watts giving her brother a low of 35. Monday look for highs in the lower Comics...... 33 ride to the doctor in Chattanooga. 50s and partly sunny skies. Editorials...... 22-23 Weather...... 15 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com
of service as a teacher. She taught in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Tennessee. She also served as a librarian in OBITUARIES Hamilton County for awhile. (USPS 117-700) She loved to read, but most of Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office all she loved being a grandmother POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 and spending time with her grand- children. Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday To submit an obituary, have the funeral home or cremation She was a very active member society in charge of arrangements e-mail the information to obitu- and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. of the Westmore Church of God, Phone (423) 472-5041. [email protected] and fax to 423-614-6529, attention where she served in the Choir, Obits. Enetha Circle and attended the Ralph Baldwin Joyce Taylor Thursday Bible Study. 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Gavin Weir and Jonah Lewis. The Remembrance of Life serv- Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 Elsie Evonne Bentley, 74, of The funeral will be conducted ice will be conducted Monday, Lenoir City, and formerly of at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, Feb. 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. from the Cleveland, passed away on 2017, in the chapel of Fike- Westmore Church of God with Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at Randolph & Son Funeral Home Pastor Kelvin Page and Dr. Ricky her home. with Pastor Lee Ingram officiat- Moore officiating. Nashville officer fatally She was born on Jan. 15, ing. Interment will follow in the 1943, in Old Fort. Wanda ‘Jean’ Lewis A graveside service will be Sunset Memorial Gardens with She was an avid bowler and Wanda “Jean” Lewis, 70, a res- held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Jim Bilbo, Ron Bean, Milton Riley, enjoyed traveling. She was also ident of Cleveland, passed away shoots man after traffic stop Samples Memorial Baptist Larry Osborne, Vic Hiddleston and a member of West Cleveland on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Church Cemetery. Nathan Bedford Smith officiating. Baptist Church. She was born on Sept. 6, NASHVILLE (AP) — Police in charged at Officer Lippert, mak- Casteel, Jody McNabb, Jeff The family will receive friends She was preceded in death by 1946, to the late D.L. and Juanita Tennessee say an armed sus- ing full contact with his body.” Watson, Thomas Miles, Terry from noon until the service time at her parents, Earl and Edna Geren. pect was fatally shot after flee- The police statement said Curtis and David Goins will serve 2 p.m. Monday at the Westmore Laughter; son, Jeff Bentley; She retired from Bradley ing a traffic stop in Nashville. Lippert was in uniform but driv- as pallbearers. Church of God. brothers: Jack Laughter, Dewitt Memorial Hospital with 30 years A white dove release ceremo- The Jim Rush Funeral and A statement from the ing an unmarked police car Laughter; and husband, Bill of service. She loved camping on ny will conclude the service. Cremation Services North Ocoee Metropolitan Nashville Police when he saw Clemmons, 31, Bentley. the river, and especially loved her Her family will receive friends Chapel has charge of the arrange- Department said Jocques Scott run the stop sign. Lippert is She is survived by children: two dogs, Baby and Kate. She from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at ments. Clemmons was struck in the white; Clemmons was African- Jason Bentley and wife, Mandi, was a member of the Ridgeview the funeral home prior to the You may share your condo- and Tina Bentley Thomas; Baptist Church. back and died during surgery at American. service. lences and your memories with grandchildren: Courtney Bentley She is survived by her loving Vanderbilt University Medical Police say they believe The family requests that Judy's family at www.jimrushfu- and Caitlin Bentley; great- husband, Don Lewis; siblings: Jo Center on Friday. Clemmons was struck by two memorials be made to The ALS neralhomes.com. grandson, Nathanial Rymer; and Allen Newbury, of Florida, According to police, bullets. Lippert and other offi- Association, Gift Processing daughter-in-law, Tammy and Dale and Sherry Geren of Clemmons had parked his vehi- cers rendered first aid at the Center, PO Box 37022, Boone IA Bentley; and niece, Lisa Cleveland; very special aunt, 50037-0022 or visit alsa.org. cle outside of a public housing scene. Bentley. Mary (Boots) Hampton; two spe- We invite you to send a mes- development and was getting Clemmons was convicted of a A graveside service will be cial caregivers, Debra Wells and sage of condolence and view the out when Nashville Officer Josh cocaine felony in 2014 and held at Sunset Memorial Steven Higgs; as well as several Thompson family guestbook at Lippert drove up to talk to him received an eight-year probated Gardens at 2 p.m. Tuesday, nieces and nephews. www.fikefh.com. Feb. 14, 2017, with Pastor Matt A Celebration of Life service is about running a stop sign. sentence. As a convicted felon, Ward officiating. planned for 7 p.m. on Monday, Clemmons was carrying a it would have been a violation of You are invited to share a per- Feb. 13, 2017, at the Ridgeview loaded .357 pistol and charged both state and federal law to sonal memory of Elsie or your Baptist Church, located at 1501 at Lippert, then ran through the possess the pistol, according to condolences with her family at S. Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN, parking lot of the development. the statement. her online memorial www.com- 37311, with Pastor Ken Purdy Lippert caught up with Nashville Police said that “it panionfunerals.com. officiating the service. The family will receive friends Clemmons, and the two had a is not known why Clemmons Companion Funeral and physical confrontation. reacted the way he did to Cremation Service and the three hours prior, from 4 to the 7 p.m., to service time at the Jerry Dean Wade Clemmons refused orders to Officer Lippert. The fact that he Cody family are honored to drop his gun. Believing he was was illegally carrying a gun in assist the Bentley family with church. Jerry Dean Wade, 77, of these arrangements. Interment will take place on Benton, passed away Thursday, in imminent danger, Lippert public housing may have been Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Feb. 9, 2017, in a local hospital. fired three times at Clemmons, the reason.” Candies Creek Baptist Church He loved to go fishing, and like according to police. Lippert has been placed on Cemetery. Barbara, he too was a cat lover. Police said video from the an administrative assignment Companion Funeral and His career included a photography housing development shows while the shooting is investigat- Cremation Service and the Cody business, 18 years at the that Clemmons “abruptly ed. family are honored to assist the Cleveland Daily Banner and more Lewis family with these arrange- than 20 years at Magic Chef. ments. He was preceded in death by Angela Hall You are encouraged to share a his wife, Barbara Wade; parents, Angela Hall, 39, died on memory of Jean and/or your per- Theadas and Juanita Smith Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in a sonal condolences with her fami- Wade; and sister, Brenda Wade. LOTTERY NUMBERS local hospice facility. ly by visiting her memorial web He is survived by his daughter, Companion Funeral and page and guestbook at Tracy (Jim) Childs; son, Todd Cremation Service has charge of www.companionfunerals.com. (Terri) Wade; grandchildren: Anita Stepp Ward (AP) — These lotteries were All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- these arrangements. Meghan Hopkins, Kelly Childs, Anita Stepp Ward, of Bremen, drawn: 05-07-14-15-18-20-21-22-24 Susanne Hopkins; two great- Ga., passed away Friday, Feb. 3, All or Nothing Evening: 03-04- grandchildren: Miss J and Noah; 2017. Tennessee 05-06-07-09-10-12-13-14-20-23 She was born Jan. 3, 1946, in brothers: Joe (Sharon) Wade, and Saturday All or Nothing Morning: 03- Jakie (Ruth Ann) Wade; sister, Cleveland, the daughter of the late Leaburn Stepp and Viola Mitchell Cash 3 Evening: 5-0-7, Lucky 06-08-09-10-12-13-15-18-19- Barbara Wilcut; and several Sum: 12 20-23 nieces and nephews. Stepp. The funeral will be conducted at She was a member of the New Cash 3 Midday: 9-9-9, Lucky Cash 3 Evening: 4-4-8 Paul Moffat 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Vision Church of God, Buchanan, Sum: 27 Cash 3 Midday: 2-9-5 Robert Key Paul Moffat, 79, of Higgins Funeral Home in Benton. Ga., Cash 3 Morning: 1-6-6 Cash 4 Midday: 0-2-5-3 The family will receive friends Survivors include her husband, Cash 4 Evening:2-5-5-0, Lucky Georgia FIVE Evening: 6-6-9- Robert Key, 89, of Etowah, Chattanooga, died on Saturday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Russell Ward, of Bremen; her passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, Feb. 11, 2017, in a local hospice Sum: 12 3-1 facility. funeral home prior to the service. daughter, Angela Ward of Dallas; Cash 4 Midday: 9-9-5-9, Lucky Georgia FIVE Midday: 5-2-6-0-5 2017, at Hospice of In lieu of flowers, the family three sisters: Wanda Sue and Billy Chattanooga. Companion Funeral and Sum: 32 Cremation Service has charge of requests memorials be made to Joe Thompson of Dayton, Yvonne He was the son of the late and Bill Owens of Cleveland, and Cash 4 Morning: 7-0-7-7 Friday these arrangements. the American Cancer Society, 5 Card Cash: JS-8D-4H-6H- James Franklin Key and Susie 6221 Shallowford Road, June and R.B. Alloway of Wampler Key. Chattanooga. TN 37421. Cleveland; and a brother, Edwin Friday 4S Hewas preceded in death by We invite you to send a mes- and Peggy Stepp of Cleveland. Cash 3 Evening: 5-7-9, Lucky All or Nothing Day: 03-04-05- an infant daughter, Glenda Sue sage of comfort and view the The funeral was held Monday, Sum: 21 06-08-10-12-13-15-18-21-23 Key; his parents; brothers: Wade Family guestbook online at Feb. 6, 2017, from the chapel of Cash 3 Midday: 9-7-3, Lucky All or Nothing Evening: 02-04- Willis Key, James Key, and www.higginsfuneral.com. Hightower Funeral Home in Sum: 19 05-06-07-10-11-13-15-16-19-20 Cecil Key; and sisters: Elissie Bremen, Ga. Cash 3 Morning: 9-5-5 All or Nothing Morning: 03- Wilmot, Elizabeth Aileen Key, The interment was in New Maggie Joyce Yarber, and Ruby Vision Church of God Cemetery in Cash 4 Evening: 2-2-3-0, 04-06-08-10-11-13-14-15-16- Nolen. Clyde Selby Buchanan. Lucky Sum: 7 20-24 He was an avid gardener and Clyde Selby, 83, of Cleveland, You can share your thoughts Cash 4 Midday: 0-1-5-2, Lucky All or Nothing Night: 02-04- loved to share the produce with died on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. and memories by going to Sum: 8 06-07-11-12-14-17-20-21-22-24 friends and neighbors around A graveside service will be www.hightowerfuneralhome.com. Cash 4 Morning: 3-0-1-3 Cash 3 Evening: 3-7-4 town. He was a lover of nature held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. Jim Rush Funeral and Mega Millions: 32-39-51-62- Cash 3 Midday: 5-9-4 and loved having his family 13, 2017, in the Ferreira Cremation Services North Ocoee Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla. 75, Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier: 5 Cash 4 Midday: 0-9-7-2 around him. Street Chapel was happy to assist Tennessee Cash: 03-06-19-20- Georgia FIVE Evening: 1-8-5- Survivors include his wife, Companion Funeral and the family with this obituary. Cremation Service and the Cody 22, Bonus: 2 3-2 Mayme Lorene Key; sons and Georgia FIVE Midday: 8-0-1- daughters-in-laws: Robert family are honored to assist the Dexter Key and wife, Karen, and Selby family with these arrange- Georgia 5-1 David Franklin Key and wife, ments. Saturday Mega Millions: 32-39-51-62- Kelley; daughters and sons-in- 5 Card Cash: QC-2C-4S-6S-8S 75, Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier: 5 laws: Judy Ann Jenkins and husband, Johnny, Sandra Jane Kilpatrick and husband, Harold, Sheila Jean Swafford and hus- David Matthew Wright band, Lynn, and Rhonda Gail David Matthew Wright, 56, of Cleveland City Schools Village Davis and husband, Richard; Chesapeake Beach, Md., died at grandchildren: Carol and Rick his home on Sunday, Feb. 5, Darr, Greg and Diane Kilpatrick, 2017. Preschool accepting applications Bart Jenkins, Adam Kilpatrick, He was born Aug. 6, 1960, in Dustin Davis, Caleb Swafford, Cumberland County, N.C., to The Village Preschool of gram for 4-year-old children who David Davis, Kirby Key, Haley Margaret Ann Grinter and the late Cleveland City Schools will be reside in the city of Cleveland. Key, and Brady Key; brothers Richard Wright. accepting applications for the The program is housed on the and sisters-in-laws: C.J. Key He retired from the United and wife, Adena, Noah Yarber 2017-18 school year, beginning campus of Blythe-Bower States Air Force with the rank of Feb. 27 and ending March 3, at Elementary School. and wife, Diane, and Clarence tech sergeant and was currently Key; sisters and brothers-in- Judy Ann Walk employed in the communications 3:30 p.m. If you need additional infor- laws: Mary Sue Roderick and Judy Ann Walk, 67, of department with the White House. Applications are available in mation, contact Cleveland City husband, Jay, and Beulah Cleveland, passed away He is survived by his mother, the main office of any Cleveland Schools at 423-472-9571. Douglas and husband, Kenneth; Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Margaret Ann Grinter, of St. Pauls, elementary school or the eight great-grandchildren; and family residence. N.C.; brother, Richard Wright Jr. Cleveland City Schools three great-great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the and his wife, Rebecca, of Administrative Offices between 8 The funeral will be held 11 late Nina Roberts Mayfield and Cleveland; sisters: Debbie Wright a.m. and 3:30 p.m. IT’SASPECIAL a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Earl Madison Mayfield. She was Ayers and her husband, David, of Applications must be returned the South Chapel of Bordwine preceded in death by her brother, St. Pauls, Kim Wright and her hus- to the administrative offices on Funeral Home in Etowah with Terry Sharp; and her stepfather, band, Richard, of Pembroke, N.C.; DAY FOR ... the Rev. Doyle Lloyd officiating. Grady Sharp. and cousins, nieces and nephews. or before Friday, March 3, by 3 Family will receive friends She was a 1967 graduate of The service was at St. Pauls p.m. from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Plant City High School in Plant Presbyterian Church on Saturday, A lottery system will be used funeral home. City, Fla. She was a 1971 gradu- Feb. 11, 2017, at 3 p.m. with the for the selection process on Chanda Strickland, Gray Interment will follow the serv- Brenda Thompson ate of Lee University, where she Rev. P.J. Southam officiating. March 6, at the administrative Epperson, Stacie Guffey, Donna ice at Mars Hill Cemetery. received her bachelor’s of science Burial followed in Oak Ridge offices. Malone, Tracy Kanavos and If you were unable to attend, Brenda Gale Thompson, 64, a degree with top honors. She Cemetery. Parents will be notified of their lifelong resident of Cleveland, Scott Rose, who are celebrating you may sign the guest registry received her master’s degree in Arrangements were by McNeill child’s status. birthdays today ... Joe Joe passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, Mackie Funeral Home of St. at www.bordwinefuneralhome. library science from Trevecca The Village Preschool is a pro- Collins, who turns 50 today. com. 2017, at her home. University. She had over 30 years Pauls, N.C. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017— 3 Plans to save an Augusta historic church take shape AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — More 1920s, and possibly leaving its details are emerging about a original wood exterior, but the plan to save the historic Trinity exterior remains “up for debate,” CME Church in Augusta. he said. The plan would involve mov- “Our plan is a little larger ing the church and reusing it as than just saving the church,” he a cultural center, The Augusta said. “It’s also to try to make it a Chronicle reported. catalyst for redevelopment In Loving Memory of My Husband Established in 1840 and around the church.” known as the birthplace of The authority has agreed to Bobby Joel today’s Christian Methodist serve as interim owner of the Episcopal denomination, the church and is trying to raise (B.J.) Dale church has been empty since additional funds for moving the My eyes can’t see you the congregation moved out in building. The church will move My hands can’t touch you the 1990s due to underground to a site Atlanta Gas Light will But you will forever be in my heart contamination by a nearby gas donate for that purpose, My Love Always, plant. Sherrouse said. Missed Always, Built in the 1890s at Eighth Your Wife, Peggy and Taylor streets near the Augusta Canal’s third level, the structure has found a friend in the Augusta Canal Authority. Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY The authority last year EATON CORPORATION in Cleveland recently presented a $10,000 check from the Eaton announced its “Saving Mother Foundation for this coming year’s Relay for Life. The foundation contribution was made due to the Trinity” initiative and delayed local Eaton Corporation’s for support for the event and its relay for team. From left are Brendan Foley, Atlanta Gas Light Corp.’s plans Eaton sales manager and event lead for the Relay for Life; Funto Balogun, human resources from to tear it down. Eaton Hydraulics; Crissy Seals, American Cancer Society and community manager for Relay for Life; “This is one of the most Cathey McKinney, relay captain for Eaton Hydraulics; Cesar Esfarcega, Eaton Corporation plant man- important projects facing this ager; Hugh Sneed, relay captain for Eaton Corporation; and Michael Patterson, human resources for community,” said Dayton Eaton Corporation. Sherrouse, executive director of the authority. Sherrouse made the com- ments while providing an update on the plans during a recent Augusta Commission meeting. U.S. withdraws stay request Those plans include moving the church building and redevelop- ing the area, he said. While Atlanta Gas Light in transgender bathroom case bought the church and many surrounding parcels, which are DALLAS (AP) — President that the hold only apply to the not ambiguous” about sex now vacant, to remove contami- Donald Trump’s administra- 13 suing states while it being defined as “the biological nated soil, “the worst contami- tion is stepping back from a appealed the ruling. A hearing and anatomical differences nated soil is underneath the In Loving Memory of request made by the Obama on the request was set for between male and female stu- (church) building,” he said. administration in an ongoing Tuesday, but the Friday court dents as determined at their Moving the church had never lawsuit over bathroom rights filing asked that the hearing birth.” been considered a viable option, for transgender students in be cancelled. The ruling, he said, was not commissioners noted, when the Susie public schools. Justice Department about the policy issues of Trinity congregation accepted a In a filing Friday with the spokesman Peter Carr said transgender rights, but about buyout and built a new church 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Saturday afternoon that the his conclusion that federal on Glenn Hills Drive. Jane Appeals, the federal govern- agency declined to comment officials simply did not follow But now, the authority has ment asked to withdraw a beyond the filing. Calls to the rules that required an oppor- “talked to some movers and motion filed last year that Texas attorney general’s office tunity for comment before we’ve found that we can move Lawson asked a judge to scale back a were not returned. such directives are issued. the church over on some addi- Feb. 11, 1916 - Oct. 12, 2003 temporary injunction blocking Sarah Warbelow, legal direc- In the meantime, the U.S. tional gas property that’s already Obama administration guid- tor for the Human Rights Supreme Court is set in late been remediated,” Sherrouse To my rose garden of memories ance on the issue. Campaign, said they were March to hear the case of a said. The Department of Justice’s “incredibly disappointed” by Virginia school board that The move might involve I see you standing there. filing, which came a day after the filing on Friday. wants to prevent a transgender removing the church’s brick Jeff Sessions was sworn in as “Our concern is that it’s a teenager from using the boys’ facade, which was added in the An angel in disguise, Trump’s attorney general, said very clear signal that at a min- bathroom at a high school. the parties were “currently imum the Department of The Virginia case involves Who taught me how to care. considering how best to pro- Justice — and possibly more 17-year-old Gavin Grimm, who ceed in this appeal.” broadly throughout the Trump was born female but identifies I long to hear your voice, Texas and 12 other states administration — will not pro- as male. He was allowed to use W INDOW For real, not in my dreams. filed the lawsuit last year chal- tect transgender students,” the boys’ restroom at his high lenging the former president’s she said. school in 2014. But after com- I am miss you so much these days, guidance, which directed pub- U.S. District Judge Reed plaints, the school board T INTING lic schools to allow transgen- O’Connor blocked the Obama adopted a policy requiring stu- Let us enhance the look, comfort, How empty my world seems. value and security of your home der students to use bathrooms administration order in dents to use either the rest- or business with professional and locker rooms consistent August. The Obama adminis- room that corresponds with window tinting services. with their gender identity. tration had cited Title IX, a their biological gender or a pri- Everylasting A federal judge temporarily federal law guaranteeing vate, single-stall restroom. A WINDOW CLEANING Love, blocked the directive nation- equality in education. But the lower court ordered the school & GRAPHICS Also Available wide in August. The Obama judge, in issuing a temporary board to accommodate Grimm, CALL (423) 618-5046 Bob & Haley administration later requested injunction, said the Title IX “is but that order is on hold. BOBBY GOINS 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Eight chosen as B&GC Youth of the Year candidates Special to the Banner Lawson grew up neglected by BGCOR will announce the YOY her biological parents and strug- winner at the YOY Annual Eight members of the Boys & gled with feelings of inadequacy Dinner, which will take place at Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region and thoughts of suicide. Her 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the (BGCOR) participated in a local adopted parents took her to the Venue Creekside, 527 Inman St. Youth of the Year (YOY) club, where the staff were there W. Competition on Feb. 2. The com- for her when she needed a listen- The top four finalists will give petition took place in the School ing ear. their speeches, local Club mem- of Nursing building at Lee Lawson credits BGCOR with “a bers will provide entertainment, University. huge part in molding me and and the Elks Lodge will present The YOY candidates were the YOY winner with a scholar- Preston Higgins, George Holmes, making me the person I am Ellissa Lawson, Yaniel Ortiz, today.” ship. This heartwarming event is Quentin Scott, Crystal Stander, Crystal Stander was only 3 open to the whole community. Kira Stander, and Hailey years old when she was removed The YOY winner will advance to Strickland. The judges chose from the custody of her biological the state competition in March. If Holmes, Lawson, Crystal Stander parents, who were so entangled they win, they will advance to the and Kira Stander as the top four in their drug addiction that she regional and then national com- finalists. often went hungry. Her adopted petitions. Jonathan Pierce, Johnson Teen mother took her to the club, Since 2010, two BGCOR mem- Center Unit director, has been where the staff taught her to bers, Maria Hernandez and Meeri working with the YOY candidates believe in herself when others do Shin, have become National YOY since September 2016 to prepare not. finalists. In addition to winning them for the competition. The Crystal Stander is thankful for scholarships, both had opportuni- BGCOR’s influence in her life, ties to meet President Obama and candidates spent this time writing YouTh of Year candidates from the Boys & Girls Clubs are, from left back, , Yaniel Ortiz, Preston essays, participating in communi- stating, “the Club is the place several celebrities, including ty service and preparing speech- where I learned and it has Denzel Washington. Higgins, George Holmes, front, Ellissa Lawson, Hailey Strickland, Quentin Scott, Kira Stander and es. become a place of love.” Pierce and the YOY candidates Crystal Stander. Holmes had been diagnosed Kira Lynn Stander’s name is would like to thank the judges of with high-functioning autism and one of the only things her biologi- the local competition: Phil Cook, tended to ostracize himself from cal mother gave her before she Joe Fivas, Karen Jacobs, Banner, Adam Lowe with http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ 472-6826 or visit the Clubs’ web- other people when he came to the was removed from her drug- Charlotte Peak Jones, Meg Woodmen Life, and staff at United YOYdinner2017. site at www.bgcocoee.org to view club four years ago. addicted parents at just 2 years Lemons, Kay McDaniel, Anne Way of the Ocoee Region. Don The YOY winner and finalists Club programs, program out- The staff dedicated themselves old. She found her place in the Moss, Eric Moyen, Tricia Ledford Automotive plans to will be available to speak at meet- comes, the logic model, videos, to encouraging him to join in and club, and is now a high school Pennington, Mack Phillips and coach the top four on Feb.15. ings and events. To schedule a Club locations, and more. pushing him to improve his freshman, taking dual enrollment Holly Tarver. For more information about the speaking engagement, please con- If you are interested in the grades. Holmes is grateful to courses that will allow her to earn Pierce and the YOY candidates Youth of the Year Annual Dinner tact Jennifer Whaley at 423-400- Clubs’ summer or after-school BGCOR for helping him stop an associate’s degree when she would also like to thank everyone and to reserve tickets, please con- 1526 or [email protected]. programs, please call 423-559- making excuses based on his graduates from high school. who coached them on their tact Jennifer Whaley at 423-400- For more information about the 8299 to set up an appointment to past experiences and teaching Stander is grateful to BGCOR speeches, including staff at the 1526 or [email protected]. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee take a tour or visit the Clubs at him to take responsibility for his for providing tutors and encour- Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, You may also reserve tickets or Region, please contact Executive 385 3rd St. S.W. to register your actions. agement to help her succeed. staff at the Cleveland Daily table sponsorships at Director Derrick Kinsey at 423- child. Suspect sought in theft of car, cash From Staff Reports He was reportedly armed when being a black male apparently he took the keys. around 30 years old. Cleveland Police are search- The victim said she dropped Among the items taken were ing for a man who reportedly her belongings and laid on the the victim’s white 2015 stole a car from a local woman ground face down. Hyundai Elentra, $500 in cash as she returned home from The police report said the and her cellphone. work. suspect took the keys, got into Anyone with any information The incident occured around Nicholson’s car and drove off. A in the carjacking is asked to 10:40 p.m. Feb. 5, at Park maroon car drove off behind her contact the Cleveland Police Oaks Apartments on Harrison stolen vehicle. Department. Pike. The suspect could not be According to police reports, idenfied with the exception of Briana Nicholson was arriving at the apartments when a black male walked up to her as she exited her vehicle. Reuse the News The man reported told Recycle this newspaper Nicholson to give him her keys.
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The Ocoee Region Beekeepers Association will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Benton Municipal Building, 6496 Highway 411 in Benton. The guest speaker will be Jeff Dayton. He will discuss “Learning from Observation Hives”. If you are a new, first- time beekeeper you may sign up for a hive grant kit giveaway. The kit includes some basic equipment for a beginning bee- keeper. The Cleveland lions Club recently was presented a program on the Bradley County School ——— Board by Dr. Linda Cash, director of schools. From left are Loin President Matt Connell, Lion Kim Community Chapel Church of Ledford, Cash, and Lion Dianna Calfee. God, 1807 Blythe Ave., will have its monthly food giveaway on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information call A Passion for Service returns March 7 423-479-2143. Customer service expert Bill She added, “Bill is noted for tomers never complain about Drury will return to the his humorous and enthusiastic discourtesy, but 91 percent of Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of presentations and believes learn- them will not buy again from a Commerce on March 7 to pres- ing must be fun to be produc- business that offended them; 97 ent a seminar titled “A Passion tive. His presentation will percent of all companies never for Service® How to Win enhance your organiza- formally train employees in the Customers and Reduce tion’s ability to compete simple art of customer retention.
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Gu DMD, Aarthi Ramakrishnan DMD. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017— 5 ReFugee CRISIS DISCuSSeD Syrian teen: ‘Let us die so we can rest’ By SARALYN NORKUS Banner Staff Writer SKIN CANCER Lee University’s “Unsheltered” series on the Christian response to the refugee crisis continued & Thursday night, this time focus- ing on the Frontline documen- tary “Exodus.” COSMETIC “Let us die so we can rest,” a Syrian teenager said as his fami- ly prepared to board a dinghy DERMATOLOGY CENTER bound for the Greek Islands. Unlike some members of his family, this boy wasn’t worried 2253 Chambliss Ave. NW about the dangers affiliated with the ocean crossing, because he Suite 300 had lived through the constant shelling of Aleppo. 423-472-3332 Forty minutes of the two hour- Bradley Professional Building long documentary were shown to the crowd gathered in the Paul & Cleveland, TN Carmelita Walker Lecture Hall in the Science and Math Complex Accepting New Patients and a panel of Lee professors fol- lowed for a thought-provoking and Most Insurances discussion. The panel included Dr. Ana Alves, assistant profes- sor of political science; Dr. Rolando Cuellar, associate pro- fessor of intercultural studies; Banner photo, SaRaLYn noRkuS and Dr. Murl Dirksen, professor Lee unIVeRSItY PRoFeSSoRS Dr. Murl Dirksen, Dr. Ana Alves and Dr. Rolando Cuellar discussed of anthropology and sociology. Having seen footage of various legal, theological and personal ramifications of the current plight of refugees and immigrants Thursday refugees and immigrants so des- night at the university’s second night of the “Unsheltered” series. perate to land in better situa- tions, the room had a somber feel as the lights came back on. Alves explained conventions fessor stated his wish for every- me?’” Alves covered the topic of worked to establish that the one to think and engage in dia- There is currently a nonprofit international law when it comes same laws that apply to citizens logue with sensitivity and wis- organization in Cleveland that Do you have—or are to immigration and whether it is should apply to refugees. She dom. To do this, Cuellar encour- helps immigrants and refugees at risk for—diabetes? migrant or refugee. She added those who are asylum aged the room to educate them- settle in the area, Vive For a Reversing Diabetes is a lifestyle program that has explained a migrant was some- seekers, and not yet classified as selves and to support refugee Dream. Located at the United changed lives throughout Tennessee and Georgia. This six- one who freely chose to leave refugees were not included, leav- resettlement agencies. Way building, Vive founders week seminar presented by various health professionals encourages participants to make small changes in their their country, while a refugee ing them in “legal limbo.” “God is bringing the mission John and Sandy Hernandez help lifestyle that lead to big results. was one who fled for safety due If a country didn’t sign a pro- field to our own back yard,” he immigrants gain access to every- This program is intended to complement, and not replace, the medical care you are recieving. to political, racial/ethnical, or tocol, they do not have to com- stated. thing from English lessons to religious persecution. ply. The United States signed He also added there was a legal assistance. The political science professor the 1967 protocol, but not the great deal of misinformation out Lee University’s “Unsheltered” explained that in 1948, the 1984 Cartagena Declaration on there about immigrants and series will continue on 1 Diabetes – Is It Just One Disease?
United Nations General Refugees for Latin America. refugees, which leads to fear. Thursday, with students and 2 Sugar, Carbohydrates, & Insulin Assembly adopted the Universal The discussion turned to a “The United States must get alumni discussing their work in Tuesdays Declaration of Human Rights as more theological one as Cuellar rid of its fear — there is no fear refugee camps in Germany and Februaryebruary 21st through 3 Fats – Good or Bad? Marcharch 28th a direct result of World War II. asked a very self-inflective ques- in love, because perfect love has Austria. 6:300 - 8:00 p.m. 4 Proteins That Heal Forty-eight countries voted in tion: “How can we worship a cast out fear.” Another alum and current $60.00 This includesncludes two free books, free mmeals, )RRGV7KDW,QÁDPH favor of this declaration, includ- homeless person on Sunday and Dirksen finished the panel French professor at Tennessee and forr those who attend all six nights, a choicee of a freefre cookbook. ing the United States. not show concern for the home- discussion by drawing parallels Wesleyan will also share his 'RRPHGE\*HQHWLFV" “Everyone has the right to less in the streets? How can we to his own Mennonite back- experience as a refugee. The lec- Location Bowman Hills School 'LDEHWHVE\WKH1XPEHUV seek asylum from persecution,” worship a refugee on Sunday ground. He pointed out that the ture will be at 7 p.m. in the Paul 300 Westview Drive NE Alves said. and not show concern for Anabaptist Mennonites are a & Carmelita Walker Lecture Hall Cleveland, TN 37312 Achieving Your Goals That 1948 declaration was refugees?” He added that Jesus group who has wandered the at the Science and Math RSVP by February 20 8 Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle phone: 423.284.5134 further developed in 1951 at the was both homeless and a world for years. Complex. email: [email protected] Refugee Convention. The term refugee. With his familial ancestors “refugee” was better defined and, “We must be committed to the having long settled in America, according to the U.N. Refugee word of God — the Bible must Dirksen couldn’t help but raise Agency, the convention “outlined lead us,” Cuellar declared, as he a “what if” question. the rights of the displaced, as pointed out how theology has “It’s all so safe and I’m so well as the legal obligations of become alive with recent events. happy here, but it’s scary to You need to see a doctor States to protect them.” The Intercultural Studies pro- think ‘could this ever happen to but can’t make it out your door? Just call and let us come to you.
SoutheaSt Bank recently provided a charitable contribution to Cleveland State Community College in the amount of $6,000 to go toward the awarding of annual scholarships to students. On hand for the presentation were Dr. Tommy Wright, vice president of Finance and Advancement; DeWayne Morrow, City president, Southeast Bank; Dr. Bill Seymour, CSCC president; and Jerry McGaha, senior vice president, Southeast Bank. Front Door Medicine Will Promptly Arrive With A Physician And A Registered Nurse Yale drops slavery proponent To Provide For Your Medical Needs. Calhoun from college name NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — that the school would keep Yale class of 1804, who was a • Urgent Care • Family Medicine After years of debate, the Calhoun’s name. But, in vice president, senator from trustees of Yale University August, he appointed an adviso- South Carolina and a leading • General Medicine • Pediatrics announced Saturday they will ry panel to consider whether the voice for those opposed to abol- change the name of a residen- name should be changed after ishing slavery. tial college that honors a 19th all. “John C. Calhoun. White • Geriatrics • Wound Care century alumnus who was an “We have a strong presump- supremacist. Ardent defender of ardent supporter of slavery. tion against renaming buildings slavery as a positive good,” The Ivy League university said on this campus,” Salovey said Salovey said. “Someone whose it is renaming Calhoun College Saturday. “I have been con- views hardened over the course Insurance Billing Provided. after trailblazing computer sci- cerned all along and remain of his life, died essentially criti- entist Grace Murray Hopper, a concerned that we don’t do cizing the Declaration of Pro Rated Rates For The Uninsured mathematician who earned Yale things that erase history. So Independence and its emphasis degrees in the 1930s, invented a renamings are going to be on all men being created equal.” pioneering computer program- exceptional.” The residential college was ming language and became a The board of trustees made named for Calhoun when it was Call Front Door Medicine Navy rear admiral. its decision to rename the col- established in the early 1930s. Yale said it was the final deci- lege Friday. Salovey, who sits on The name received new atten- sion on a controversy over for- the board, said this was an tion last year as protesters on For More Details mer Vice President John C. exceptional case because campuses around the country Calhoun’s legacy that had sim- Calhoun’s principal legacy is at called for universities to address mered for years and boiled over odds with the university’s val- the legacies of historical figures, Phone: 423.284.3930 with campus protests in 2015. ues and mission, and his views such as Woodrow Wilson at The university’s president, Peter were contested in his own time. Princeton University in New Available Sun.-Wed. by Appointment Salovey, announced in April Calhoun was a member of the Jersey. 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com City CounCil Update on community survey expected By LARRY C. BOWERS meetings were a huge success, ed on 20th Street N.W. and da Monday is final passage of an Banner Staff Writer with several residents urging a Caywood Drive N.W. from R1 ordinance amending the 2017 continuation of the meetings in Single Residential to R3 Multi- budget, zoning of about 18.28 Cleveland City staff and the future. Family Residential. The acres on 22th Street N.W. and administrators, as well as City The community meetings will Cleveland Planning Commission New Murraytown Road from Council members, are facing a be wrapped up on Wednesday, recommended denial of the unincorporated county to R1 long, busy day on Monday. with a general forum event at request, with staff and city attor- Single Family Residential, and A strategic planning session is Cleveland’s museum Center at ney John Kimball saying the endorsement of the governor’s scheduled for 8 a.m. in the 5ive Points. The 3 p.m. afternoon request is in all likelihood spot proposal for additional state municipal building, which con- sessions, targeted for the down- zoning. transportation funding. tinues through much of the town business community, is A second public hearing con- The council will act on a reso- morning. That planning session expected to include discussions cerns an amendment to the zon- lution for a $334 tax refund for Grinder Galloway will be followed by a Council of possible development and revi- ing regulations to create provi- Elise M. Languedoc, and will vote work session at 1 p.m., followed talization projects downtown. sions allowing three-sided bill- to declare certain vehicles from by the regular council meeting at Fivas and his staff are expect- boards. The Planning the Police Department as surplus 3 p.m. ed to discuss the old Cherokee Commission recommended to be sold on Govdeals.com. Monday’s work session will Hotel (Summit Apartments), the approval along Interstate 75. Council members will then Memorial begin with a presentation by Old Woolen Mills, and prospects The third and final public have a second chance to give From Page 1 Rafael Santiago, who will discuss for the former Whirlpool plant hearing is an amendment to sec- reports from their respective dis- a proposed “Cops & Kids” boxing facilities in South Cleveland. tions of the zoning regulations to tricts, or from other neighbor- Bill Raines co-chairman. Alley is consultant to Gen. Colin Powell program in the city. Fivas, during the work ses- clarify language relative to the hoods in the city. event chairman. at the State Department. City Manager Joe Fivas will sion, will also review the 3 p.m. development of public facilities in The council will then vote on “We had a small ceremony Last year, Galloway’s book then provide his updates, which agenda, and council members various zoning districts. MPO ordinances from the three public last year, but this year we’re “We Were Soldiers Once, and will probably include a summa- will be invited to give reports. Coordinator Greg Thomas pro- hearings listed above. planning an expanded three-day Young,” was selected among the tion of the results from five There will be three public posed the amendments, which Fivas, and his staff, have celebration,” said Alley on his top 10 books ever written on Community Survey Meetings in hearings later in the afternoon. were approved by the Planning announced that city offices will visit to Cleveland. war. The critically-acclaimed the city’s five voting districts over The first hearing is on a Commission. be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in This year the Chattanooga movie starred Mel Gibson. the previous two weeks. The request to rezone .31 acres locat- Included on the consent agen- observance of Presidents’ Day. program has been widely As a correspondent, he cov- expanded due to the friendship ered incidents in Vietnam, India, of Alley and other regional veter- Pakistan, Desert Shield/Desert ans with Galloway. The noted Storm, Haiti, Iraq, Japan, author is contracted with the Indonesia and Singapore. Old Timers Department of Defense for per- At the Chattanooga celebra- From Page 1 sonal appearances and other tion, there will be musical enter- events. tainment, and a candlelight cer- Alley received permission for emony to honor the 124 service- Timers Hall of Fame. football team coached by Terry Galloway to participate in this men from this region who were Smith coached hundreds of Sweeney. year’s Chattanooga program, killed in Vietnam. Names of local youth in a variety of Playing defensive back his along with a Department of those killed in action will be sports over the years, according junior year, he led the Tri-State Defense film crew. Galloway and read, while the bell from the to his nominator Paul Wyrick. area with six interceptions with the team are expected to arrive USS Chattanooga is rung. He also served as assistant two in one game against on Sunday, March 26, for the These names will be read by park director at Blue Springs Chattanooga City. He was three-day program on Monday, six Vietnam veterans, and six Park for three years before named All-County at Defensive Tuesday and Wednesday, March members of the DAR. Individual becoming a county commission- Back his junior year and at 27-29. lights will be turned on as the er. Quarterback his Senior year. The celebration will include names are read. In the late 1990s, he led the While in high school, Mike interviews with 12 Vietnam War According to Alley, the Battle fundraising effort to create a began coaching his brother veterans, four interviews per day of the Ia Drang Valley was a new home Brian's summer league team for three days. The interviews major U.S. involvement in for the and continued that for many will be filmed in the Girls Vietnam. The battle by the First Bradley years. Preparatory School’s Green Battalion was a success, but a North He returned to coaching Room. These sessions will follow-up battle by the Second Baseball pro- when his son, Stacy, was 8. include McClure and Merritt. Battalion was a disaster. This gram. It has This gave him a total baseball Alley emphasized this is the was when Galloway was a outgrown its coaching span of 14 years. 50th anniversary of the Vietnam United Press International war facility at During this time period, the conflict. correspondent. Galloway was Hopewell teams he coached compiled a Monday’s program will later honored for saving a Elementary. record of 216-26, winning include a meal for 1,000 region- wounded soldier. Through his numerous league titles, two al veterans at the First Alley said the battle was also efforts, state championships and four Tennessee Pavilion beside Finley the first time air mobile tactics Smith Smith was state runner-up titles. Jack Kidwell Stadium. There will be music were used. able to During this period, Smith and a short address by He said the second battle secure funds coached with Rick Hawkins, Tennessee Commissioner of resulted in troops being moved from Bank of Cleveland, Allan Marvin Dillard, Tom Clayton, Veterans Affairs Many Bears from the area for a B-52 strike, Jones, and the late Toby Dennis Botts and Charles Grinder. and then being ambushed. The McKenzie. He also convinced Hafley. shot. Dad liked the "S-on-5 Grinder was appointed to her ambush was not by native Santek Environmental to Smith coached football at the game better (the TSAA position by Gov. Bill Haslam in troops, but by North Vietnam donate the excavation for the Cleveland Boys’ Club for four switched formats beginning 2011. She is the first woman to regulars. “They were well armed, site. The new Bradley North seasons, compiling three City In high school, he played in the 1978-79 season). He felt serve the State of Tennessee in well trained, and well equipped,” Park on Eureka Road was com- Championships with the teams football and was a champion like it opened up the game this capacity, retiring from the he said. pleted in 2001. having an overall record of 29- track runner. While at UTK, he more," said Jack Kidwell Jr. Tennessee Army National Guard Of around 320 U.S. troops, During his time as commis- 5. was competitive in track and His teams won many district as a colonel with more than 35 155 were killed and 134 wound- sioner he supported the devel- The 1973 Boys’ Club football. and regional championships in years of service. ed. Few escaped the fighting opment of youth basketball, Wolfhounds team traveled to After earning his bachelor's the early years of Cleveland Grinder holds a master's without injury. football, and the consolidation Jacksonville, Fla., to defeat an degree in physical education, High School. He and Bradley degree in strategic studies from “The Army tried to cover it of youth baseball and softball. all-star team from the he moved to Louisiana where High's legendary coach Jim the Army War College and a up,” the author said. “They He has supported various Jacksonville area. The backs on he became the physical director Smiddy became friends even master's degree in human enjoyed the success of the first capital project for the Bradley the local team were Eric for the New Orleans YMCA. though they had many battles resources development from UT- battle, but (at first) didn’t County Parks and Recreation, Bradford, Kinny Hooper, Tim While there, he coached bas- on the court. Knoxville. Her military awards release anything from the sec- which included the Elrod Park Henderson, Alphonso Martin ketball, swimming, and was a At that time, the Cleveland- include the Legion of Merit and ond battle.” on Minnis Road. and Roderick Scott. judo instructor. He also played Bradley rivalry was one of the the Bronze Star Medal. He said little information Smith began his “athletic After being elected to the some semi-pro football and bas- greatest rivalries in the state. In Recently, Grinder has worked reached home about the battle, journey” at age 8. He played for Bradley County Commission in ketball while in New Orleans. 1972, the Raiderettes defeated closely with Cleveland and resulting in research by the Lookouts in the southern 1990, Smith began working After 10 years in New the Bradley Bearettes for the Bradley County officials to Galloway and Alley which have League at Fulbright Park. with the Bradley County Orleans, he moved his family to first time in history, 50-45. secure a veterans home here. led to the two books. While playing for coaches Recreation Directors Bob King Cleveland to become the gener- Post season success included Also on Monday, there will be “We went over in a group of E.J. Smith and Shurden and Paul Wyrick to ensure that al secretary of the Cleveland winning the District, coming in appearances by Dept. of Defense 18,000, as did others, but we Collins, he compiled a pitching both Bradley County children YMCA from 1963-1967. second in the Region and beat- active duty personnel, and rep- came home individually,” he record of 15-2 as an 11 and 12 and adults have the resources While there, he helped estab- ing Red Bank in the sub-state. resentatives of local govern- explained. “Tennessee veterans year old. He held the home run to enjoy numerous recreation lish the first midget league They made the trip to the State ments. The Daughters of came from a number of small record for many years in the 11 activities throughout Bradley youth football program in Tournament once again, but American Revolution will pres- communities.” and 12 year old division with County. Bradley County and coached were defeated by Gallatin. ent Vietnam pins to recognized “We (Vietnam veterans) were 12 home runs in a 14-game Smith stated, "While I am many Dixie Youth baseball Regina Dillon Lewis (who veterans. There will be a meet never recognized, and our serv- season. proud of the small accomplish- teams for many years. He also played at CHS from 1974-1978) and greet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., ice was never validated,” contin- During elementary school, he ments that I achieved playing taught many to swim at the "Y" recalled that during her senior featuring Galloway and other ued Alley, saying these national played for the Black Fox and coaching sports. I am most and coached the swim team. season (1977-1978), "Coach dignitaries. celebration are recognition. “We Indians basketball team. The proud of what was accom- Kidwell joined the Cleveland Kidwell's squad not only beat Tuesday will be movie day at want to honor Vietnam veterans team won the County plished working with recreation High School faculty and coach- Bradley, which was ranked No. the Tivoli Theater in downtown on a grand scale,” Alley added. Championship during one of directors King and Wyrick to ing staff in 1967. He entered 1 in the Class AAA at the time, Chattanooga. Galloway’s film, All of Southeast Tennessee the years he played. develop and execute a plan that the education profession and it turned around a couple of “We Were Soldiers Once, and and North Georgia’s casualties, He played for the Reds in the upgraded facilities and devel- served as history teacher and weeks later and defeated Young,” will be shown at 10 and their hometowns, are to be 13 and 14-year-old Dixie Boys oped recreational opportunities head coach of girls' basketball Maryville Porter, which was a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The recognized at the Chattanooga League at Fulbright Park. He that will benefit Bradley coun- and assistant football and track ranked No. l in Class M. Coach three showings will be free for ceremony. had a pitching record of 15-3 tians for generations." coach. In later years, he also Kidwell was like a dad to me. veterans and their families. Any individual, or organiza- over two years. served as assistant principal. He was an awesome, awesome Wednesday, March 29, will be tion or business, wishing to be a At the ages of 15 and 16, he CoaCh JaCk kidwell He took over the Lady Raider man. I would go back after col- a memorial tribute to Vietnam partner in the three-day memo- played in the Dixie Senior (1930-2014) basketball program when it was lege and help him by scrimmag- veterans at the National rial may contact Alley at 615- Division. As a 16-year-old, he “He was a dedicated coach. only in its second year of exis- ing with the girls." Cemetery on Bailey Avenue. 587-2073, or on email at alley- played centerfield the year the Always smiling, win or lose. He tence. That year the team went Kidwell stepped down from The program will be from 6 to [email protected]. team won the Tennessee State loved Cleveland High School to District 10 with a 20-4 coaching in 1985, when former 7:30 p.m. for veterans from McClure said there is another Championship. and the kids. He was an out- record. After winning over Bradley and University of throughout Southeast Bradley County connection to He continued to play summer standing family man, a great Sweetwater and McMinn, they Tennessee standout Zandra Tennessee and North Georgia. Galloway and his book. Local baseball with the local leader in our community," lost by a narrow margin to Polk Montgomery Morris became the Galloway will be the keynote resident, the late Henry American Legion team coached according to Corky Whitlock. County in the tournament. head coach. speaker. One of America’s pre- Trewhitt, was a co-employee of by Odell Swafford and Frank "Coach Jack Kidwell affected The following year (1969) the He continued to work in the mier war correspondents, Galloway at U.S. News and Massengil. thousands of lives before and Raiderettes had another win- Cleveland City School system Galloway recently retired as the World Report — when Galloway During high school, Smith during and after his 30 years ning season (29-7) playing such until 1997. After he left coach- senior military correspondent was doing research for his book played baseball at Bradley with the Cleveland City Schools teams as Maryville Porter and ing, he worked with Bob for Knight Ridder Newspapers. which later was made into a Central High School under system, as well as working with Bradley. The girls were reward- Hanshaw broadcasting the Before that, he was a special movie. Coaches Doyle Parmer and and pioneering some local ed with trips to the District 10, Cleveland High School football David Cawood. During his sen- youth sports programs," Region 3, and state tourna- games. ior year, he captured the county according to Joe Cannon, ments. In his capacity as a lifelong batting title with an average of Banner assistant sports editor. Team scoring was led by educator and coach, thousands .467, having the most hits, Best known for coaching the Linda Williams, June Smith, of young lives were positively Businesses RBl's and home runs in the Cleveland Lady Raiders basket- and Susan Wood. Defensive influenced by his direction and county. ball squad for 17 years, Kidwell efforts were led by "Mindy" compassion. From Page 1 He completed his baseball was originally from Knoxville. Blackburn, Crystal Walker, and "He was a powerful personali- career playing for Cleveland He graduated from Knoxville Sally Evans. The Raiderettes ty, whenever he entered a room, go back to the dark days when replacement will leave millions State Community College for High School and the University were rated fifth in the state of this there was never a doubt. insurance companies were able of Americans in the lurch,” she two years under coaches Ed of Tennessee at Knoxville, after losing to Woodbury in the I was very lucky to have him as to price gouge people with med- said. “There are life-threatening Coates and Steve Longley. where he earned his bachelor's final seconds of the game 47- a teacher and friend ... Jack ical conditions.” consequences of repealing with- Smith also played football for degree in physical education 46. Kidwell took a couple of Kidwell was one of those people Rogers acknowledged there out replacing the ACA. the Colts in the Cleveland with a minor in history. He teams to the state tournament who displayed the best in a are “some problems that need “Let’s work together to fix Midget League for Coaches earned two master's degrees when it was still 3-on-3. human being, a teacher in to be fixed with the ACA.” what needs fixing and save Doyle Parmer and Bill Talley. from the University of "We made it to the state every way and worthy of the “But, just throwing out the what works for so many,” she During high school, Smith Tennessee system, one in psy- semi-finals one year and lost to respect he has been given," program without a suitable said. played for the Bradley Bear chology and one in education. Woodbury on a last-second noted John Duarte. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017— 7 Changing Lives: Cleveland State partners with The Refuge
Special to the Banner overtime pay. partnership between CSCC and “We at The Refuge greatly “My instructor was great,” that now. This program com- “When I started the boot camp, the nonprofit organization named Before he enrolled in Cleveland value our partnership with CSCC stated Brooks. He took time out pletely turned my life around. I I didn’t even know how to turn The Refuge. OneSource,” stated Kelli Kyle, of his day to help teach me blue- have recommended this to a lot State Community College’s weld- the thing on, but the instructor The Career Connection is a ing boot camp, Joshua Brooks chief operations officer at The print reading and walked me of people. I have a skill now. I walked us through everything — weeklong workshop that allows Refuge. “Their part in our Career through every bit of it. Everyone love my job. I have so many had never even watched a welder helping us every step of the way,” participants to learn different at work. But two weeks after the Connection program gives the at CSCC has been great. Bre opportunities now thanks to stated Brooks. computer programs and other training and hard skills certifica- LaMountain (Workforce Cleveland State.” five-day camp at the college, Brooks is one of many stu- soft skills, such as how to pre- Brooks was employed with Miller tion to our students that really Development Coordinator) was For more information about dents who took advantage of the pare a resume and interview enhances their ability to obtain a also extremely helpful. She cri- The Refuge, visit Industries bringing home almost Career Connection program, a skills. $800 a week, not counting his living wage job. Our whole goal is tiqued my resume for me and www.refugecl.org or call 423- to get them to that sustainable gave me feedback on ways I 584-5211. For more information living situation so that they can could improve. I couldn’t have about CSCC’s Welding Program, pay bills, have food, support done it without everyone’s help.” visit www.clevelandstatecc.edu or their children, and create a Brooks was so determined to call 423-472-7141, ext. 447. financially stress-free life for finish the program that one day, their family. he walked three miles to CSCC “With OneSource's partnership after his ride did not show up to and training this becomes a pos- take him to class. He has already sibility, opportunity, and hope for made $15,000 in three months of our students and their families work — more than he has ever … together we do so much more, made at any precious job. Before, and we truly make change in he had never owned his own these families lives, a possibility.” home or a car that wasn’t behind Since the program began in on payments. He had never had • ROOF 2015, approximately 70 students health insurance, paid vacations REPLACEMENT graduated from the Career or a Christmas bonus — all of • ROOF REPAIR Connection program. There have which he has now. • FREE ESTIMATES recently been a few enhance- “I wanted a different life and a ments to ensure that students successful career, and I have 423 310-2576 receive the best training possible. For the soft skills portion, they have extended the training one more day, so students will Remember Your Special Tuesday, receive five days of intensive February, 14 training. One on Valentine’s Day The Refuge has also partnered • Gifts • Cards with the UT Extension Center to • Jewelry add a financial simulator class to • And Much, the soft skills course which will Much More give students a hands-on real life Hours: 9:30-6 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri financial experience while having 9:30-5:30 Wed, Sat - Closed Sunday Contributed photo to maintain sustainability 472-8122 Joshua Brooks throughout the simulation. 1707 Keith Street In the hard skills training por- tion, CSCC has added two more training days, creating a seven- day intensive boot camp. In the MIG welding course, students can receive an AWS (American Welding Society) Certification and added this year, OSHA 10 Certification. Rick Creasy, executive direc- tor of Workforce Development All You Need Is Love and Continuing Education, stat- ed, “Our welding program pro- ...And A Little Chocolate duces results. These students are often times hired before they T r e a t Y o u r receive their certificate at the end Valentine To A of the week. I'm not aware of Dozen Of Our another program in the region or D e l i c i o u s state that is more effective in C H O C O L A T E providing the skills necessary for COVERED men and women to obtain a very good entry level job as a welder.” S T R A W B E R R I E S Brooks said he found out Custom Orders With about his interview before he had $ 1 . 2 9 E a c h completed the boot camp, and Gold Available At An $ after asking what skills he would 1 3 . 9 9 D o z e n be tested on, he asked his A d d i t i o n a l C h a r g e Submitted photo instructor, Roger Johnston, to The ClevelAnd ChApTer of JUnior AUxilAry announces the Provisional Class for 2016- help him prepare. THE VILLAGE GREEN 476-5179 2017. They include, back from left to right: Melanie Travis, Tatum Brinkman, Hillary McDaniel, Katie Kerley, Alex Clark, Byrnn Geren, Keari McSpadden, Eddy Morgan. Front from left to right: Julia Brooks, Caitlin May, Danyell Wilson, Abigail Elrod, Katie Simpkins, Kelly Stokes, Kristen Jenkins. Also included in the class, but not pictured, are Tina Ensley and Kelly Jackson. Junior Auxiliary forms provisional class Special to the Banner Scout troops dealing with ways JA of Cleveland runs more to help them overcome their than 13 programs in Cleveland, The Cleveland Chapter of fears and become more confi- including the annual Teddy Junior Auxiliary announces its dent women. Bear Picnic at the Cleveland Provisional Class for 2016- “We are very excited about Public Library, “Read to Me” 2017. our newest provisional mem- book program in the schools, This new provisional class bers!” said Autumn Massengill Jackets for Juniors, community will be volunteering hours with the first vice president and pro- clothing drives, and the annual current Junior Auxiliary pro- visional chairwoman. Have a Heart Give a Sole 5 K grams along with formulating Junior Auxiliary in Cleveland run to name a few. JA is also their own provisional project. was founded in 1996 as a non- heavily involved with a Family Past provisional projects have profit Christian woman’s service Focus Welfare Program for resi- included a remodel of the shop- organization. Its focus repre- dents of Bradley County. ping rooms at The Caring Place, sents a serious endeavor for JA of Cleveland embodies a helping girls with their self women to be active and con- group of Christian women who esteem through mentoring, structive community partici- have made a serious commit- organizing the first 5K for shoes pants and to assume leadership ment to give of their time, event and most recently a roles to meet the needs of our money and efforts to help meet badge program for local Girl community. the needs of this community.
U.S. sees no adverse impact from Alberta Clipper pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — After Todd Leake, a Sierra Club for the 3 miles. a four-year review, the U.S. spokesman in North Dakota, That pipeline already has a State Department on Friday said he believes Trump’s finger- presidential permit. If approved said it does not believe there prints are all over the State by the U.S government, the would be significant negative Department conclusion. Alberta Clipper would transport environmental impact from a “All pipelines are politics and the additional tar sands oil Canadian company’s plan to money,” said Leake, who farms without being transferred, and boost the capacity of an oil about 80 miles from where the the old pipeline would be pipeline that crosses the U.S. pipeline crosses into the U.S. rebuilt, Little said. border in northeastern North near Neche, North Dakota. “All Opponents argue that oil Dakota. recent approvals of these sands extraction exacerbates Calgary, Alberta-based pipelines go right back to the global warming because it takes Enbridge Energy Partners asked Trump administration.” more energy to produce and the State Department in 2012 The State Department is tak- generates more carbon dioxide. for a presidential permit to ing public comment on its draft The Keystone XL, which had transport 800,000 barrels daily environmental impact statement languished for years under the on an existing 3-mile section of for 45 days, until March 27. The administration of President pipeline on the company’s State Department issues presi- Barack Obama, also is designed Alberta Clipper pipeline that dential permits for projects that to carry Canadian tar sands oil, carries tar sand oil from Canada cross the U.S.-Canadian border. and Trump last month invited across northeastern North The Alberta Clipper pipeline, its builder, TransCanada, to Dakota and northern Minnesota which also is known as “Line resubmit its application to the to Superior, Wisconsin. 67” was completed in 2009 at a State Department for a presi- The State Department’s sup- cost of about $1 billion. The dential permit, and the compa- plemental environmental impact company wants permission to ny has said that it will. statement announced Friday expand its current capacity on Trump also last month was “coincidental” to President the line where it crosses the instructed the Army Corps of Donald Trump’s action to international border from about Engineers to advance work on advance the Keystone XL and 450,000 barrels daily to the Dakota Access pipeline. Dakota Access oil pipelines, 800,000 barrels a day. While Dallas-based Energy Transfer Enbridge spokeswoman Lorraine awaiting the nod from the U.S. Partners on Wednesday got final Little said. government, the company has permission from the Army to “It’s been long process to get been rerouting the additional proceed with a crossing of the to this point,” Little said. “It is barrels through a 1960s-era Missouri River in southern what it is.” pipeline along the same route North Dakota. 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Triplett tells Sunrise Rotarians about rich history of region By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG history that needs to continue to when he spoke to the Bradley Banner Staff Writer be preserved and shared. Sunrise Rotary Club recently. That was the assessment of “Cleveland was part of the Some may not know it, but Rufus Triplett, director of the Cherokee Nation in the 1800s,” the Cleveland area is rich with Museum Center at Five Points, Triplett said. “You used to need a passport to come here.” This area, he noted, played a large role in the history of the “Trail of Tears,” the event in which the U.S. federal govern- ment forced the Cherokee to leave their land. This area’s Fort Cass was “ground zero” for the Cherokee peoples’ move out West, he said. He added the site, now home to Red Clay State Historic Park, was the people’s last council ground in this area. While Triplett noted the story of the “Trail of Tears” is not a happy one, its history remains Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG important today. OCOEE OUTREACH, a local ministry which assists low-income people with home repairs, was Triplett also noted this area recently given a $3,000 grant by the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club. From left are club President Kevin is home to Taylor Spring, a Mendel, Ocoee Outreach Director Randy Bonner and Rotarian Chuck Guy. spring which led to the eventu- al development of what is known today as the city of Among the major industries to temporary exhibits, to share the to stay up to date on the muse- Cleveland. first take advantage of the area’s area’s history. um’s current offerings by visit- He also spoke of major his- railroads were the copper miners It also offers a variety of regu- ing http://www.museumcenter toric events like the Civil War. in the Ducktown area. It also lar events to share different .org. While the war happened long later led to the growth of aspects of the area’s history with Also during the meeting, the ago, the effects of it still linger. Cleveland businesses like the people of all ages. These include Bradley Sunrise Rotarians pre- “One of the more positive Dixie Foundry and what it today everything from summer camps sented a $3,000 grant to Ocoee consequences was that it is known as Hardwick Clothes. for children to “History Happy Outreach, a local ministry which brought the railroad to this Triplett said these events are Hour” events which allow adults assists low-income people in area,” Triplett said. just a few of the things people to enjoy history lectures and dire need of home repairs. While a railroad was built can learn about by visiting the adult beverages. Randy Bonner, director of during the Civil War to make Museum Center at Five Points. “The most important thing we Ocoee Outreach, was on hand to Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG transporting weapons and sup- “We are the custodian of this do is tell our story — not just the accept the award. He explained RUFUS TRIPLETT, director of the Museum Center at Five Points, plies easier, that railroad history,” Triplett said. museum’s story but our story as volunteers with the ministry speaks to the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club about the importance of helped local businesses grow The museum offers a set of a community,” said Triplett. have completed more than 400 remembering local history. after the war. permanent exhibits, as well as He encouraged the Rotarians projects over the past five years. Domestic, sexual assault victims Mexico gets Trump’s reminded of the ‘power in words’ trade ire. Japan and
By SARALYN NORKUS Banner Staff Writer Germany, a pass In their first meeting of 2017, in Tennessee. The Germans, Women United were joined by WASHINGTON (AP) — When too, put up American factories. Director of the Family Violence President Donald Trump rages Volkswagen manufactures Program Angie Benefield. about unfair trading practices, Passats in Tennessee, BMW Benefield has been involved he usually directs his ire at makes sedans in South with the Family Violence China and Mexico. Carolina, and Siemens builds Program and Harbor Safe House By comparison, Japan and turbines in North Carolina. for close to 24 years. The Family Germany get off easy. Overall, Japan had invested Violence Program, which is The focus on China is under- $373 billion in the United under the Family Resource standable: The U.S. trade States by 2014, Germany $224 Agency, helps those who have deficit in goods with China billion and Mexico just $18 bil- been victims of domestic vio- ($347 billion last year) is five lion, according to the lence and sexual assault, with times bigger than any other. Organization for International Harbor Safe House providing The U.S. trade gap with Investment, a trade group that shelter for those needing to get Mexico ($63.2 billion), though, represents foreign companies in out of dangerous and domestic is smaller than the ones with the United States. violence situations. Japan ($68.9 billion) and The U.S. investment and hir- The organization has a hot- Germany ($64.9 billion). ing shields Japan and Germany line for Bradley and Polk Still, when it comes to from criticism. Counties and offers advocacy, Banner photo, SARALYN NORKUS Trump’s rhetoric, “the volume “As soon as you start wailing counseling, transportation and WOMEN UNITED members listen intently as Family Violence Program Director Angie Benefield on Mexico is three times as on Honda, Toyota or Nissan, support group services. high,” says Gary Hufbauer, (third from right) discussed Harbor Safe House and the other services they can provide to those in dan- you’ll have a governor standing Benefield stressed that when senior fellow at the Peterson gerous situations. up, saying, ‘Hey, these are dealing with victims of domestic Institute for International great companies,’” Peterson’s violence and sexual assault, it’s Economics. Hufbauer says. pivotal to remind them that they From July 2015 to June woman in church who is being supplies for children and over Another sign of the difference do have power. 2016, the Family Violence abused and never know it,” the counter medicines. in relations: Japanese Prime CHARM OFFENSIVE “We have power with our Program sheltered 76 women Benefield stated. She added that often, women Minister Shinzo Abe is on a Japan, in particular, seems words, which is especially good and 51 children, for a total of “They’ll leave 7 to 8 times and children come to them with friendly trip to the United eager to get on Trump’s good for young girls to hear. You have 2,272 bed nights. Harbor Safe before they can finally make the absolutely nothing, so items like States, with Trump welcoming side. The charm offensive start- your words and you have House can shelter up to 12 for break, especially if they have new underwear and toiletries him to the White House with a ed less than a month after the power,” she declared. an average number of 18 nights. children. Their challenges some- are always appreciated. Those warm embrace. By contrast, election, when Japanese tech Since opening in 1987, the When it comes to non-resi- times are that they haven’t interested in donating items Mexican President Enrique billionaire Masayoshi Son Family Violence Program has dential clients, the organization worked in a while and don’t feel may drop them off at the Family Pena Nieto last month acrimo- promised to invest $50 billion grown to include a program has helped 335 women, 84 men like they have the skills to make Resource Agency. niously canceled a planned and create 50,000 jobs in the director, program manager, and 16 children and youth. it on their own. They might not The Family Violence meeting with the new American United States. shelter manager, program assis- They received a total of 612 hot- have transportation or they Program’s hotline number is president. The Japanese government’s tant, night-time shelter staff, line calls for the year and had might not have supportive fami- 423-476-3888 or 423-476-3822 Why does Mexico bear the Facebook page has been featur- and a court advocate and 40 sexual assault clients. lies.” for TTY (hearing impaired). brunt of Trump’s wrath, while ing posts on Japanese who group/crisis counseling special- “I can guarantee you that the The room was shocked when Other Women United news: Germany and Japan usually have contributed to American ists. The organization receives numbers will be up for the next she then informed them that n Tickets and table sponsor- get a pass? life — the designer behind the VOCA (victims of crime assis- year,” Benefield said. the top four employment cate- ships are still available for “An interior of New York subway tance) funding, but Benefield The director feels that the gories for abusers are police Evening in Chanticleer.” Contact THE POLITICS OF cars, the pediatric cardiologist stressed that funding is always increase is due to more people officers, lawyers, doctors and Ashlan Morelock for more infor- IMMIGRATION caring for Miami babies with the greatest challenge they face. knowing about their services clergy members. mation at 423-716-5725 or by Trade tension with Mexico is heart problems, an oncologist “I think the biggest challenge and getting the word out. Benefield referenced the orga- email: AshlanMorelock@United easily conflated with anger over using a new cancer treatment is hoping that your funding will The average age of those nization’s wish list, which Way Ocoee.org. illegal Mexican immigration, a in Houston. continue, at least at the same helped by the Family Violence includes cleaning supplies, n Women United updates can hot-button topic with Trump’s The Japanese are also using level, and hoping that it won’t Program is 25-59. household/kitchen items, per- be found on their Facebook core supporters. Many voters golf diplomacy on the links-lov- decrease,” she said. “You could be sitting next to a sonal items, paper supplies, page, https://www.facebook. believe Mexicans are taking ing Trump: Abe presented the American jobs, both as a result president with a $4,500 Honma of trade policy and of illegal driver when they met last immigration. In their view, the November in New York. In a North American Free Trade news conference Friday, Abe Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancer cases Agreement — a U.S. pact with flattered Trump by noting that Mexico and Canada — pits U.S. the American president was the ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — before.” said. “I have not had a chance to The Trinity Test took place as workers against low-wage labor superior golfer. Residents say the world’s first Members of the Tularosa Basin systematically review the entire part of the Manhattan Project, a inside Mexico. Mexicans also Japan and Germany don’t atomic bomb test caused genera- Downwinders Consortium have document.” top-secret World War II nuclear have crossed the border illegal- get off the hook entirely. Trump tions of southern New Mexico long contended that those living Around 800 community health development program run out of ly and taken jobs inside the upset Japan by pulling the families to suffer from cancer and near the site of the world’s first surveys and two community the then-secret city of Los United States at low pay. United States out of a 12-coun- economic hardship, according to atomic bomb test in 1945 weren’t focus groups were used to collect Alamos, New Mexico. Trump has promised to rene- try trade agreement called the surveys gathered by an advocacy told about the dangers or com- data for the report in partnership Residents did not learn that gotiate or withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership. And group seeking compensation for pensated for their resulting health with the New Mexico Health the test had involved an atomic NAFTA and has threatened to he has accused Japan of descendants. problems. Equity Partnership, an initiative weapon until the U.S. dropped tax imports from Mexico. He manipulating its currency to The surveys released Friday Since then, they say, descen- of the Santa Fe Community bombs on Hiroshima and also has vowed to build a bor- gain a price advantage for its detailed residents’ stories from dants have been plagued with Foundation. Nagasaki and the war ended. der wall to keep illegal immi- exporters. areas around the 1945 Trinity cancer and other illnesses while Cordova said the report wasn’t In 2015, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, grants out of America. Last month, Peter Navarro, Test and argue that many the federal government ignored a scientific epidemiology study but D-New Mexico, pressed the the White House’s director of Hispanic families later struggled their plight. an attempt to gather information Senate to include New Mexico MADE IN THE USA trade and industrial policy, to keep up with cancer-related ill- Chuck Wiggins, director of the from residents who have com- residents in the law after meeting Three decades ago, Japan complained to the Financial nesses. The health effects of the New Mexico Tumor Registry, has plained about various forms of with Tularosa Downwinders. figured out how to calm Times newspaper that Germany test have long been debated in said data shows cancer rates in cancers in families who had limit- “The Consortium’s Health America’s anger over surging was exploiting an undervalued New Mexico. Tularosa are around the same as ed access to health insurance. Impact Assessment Report is Japanese imports: move facto- euro to boost its exports. “It’s the first ever study done on other parts of the state. Cancer is The surveys involved residents important work,” Udall wrote in a ries to the United States and the Tularosa Downwinders,” said one of the leading causes of death of the historic Hispanic village of letter to the group on Friday. “It hire Americans. Tina Cordova, co-founder of the all over New Mexico, he said. Tularosa and four New Mexico adds to the body of evidence that So Honda now builds Tularosa Basin Downwinders On Friday, Wiggins said he counties. They want lawmakers to people in this area were injured Accords and Acuras in Ohio, Consortium. “We wanted people to hadn’t gone through the report include New Mexico in a federal as a result of radioactive fallout Toyota makes Camrys in Reuse the News tell their stories in the fashion yet. law that compensates residents and should be compensated by Kentucky, Nissan cranks out Recycle this newspaper because it’s never been done “It is detailed and lengthy,” he near atomic tests. the federal government.” Pathfinders and other vehicles www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017— 9