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FRIDAY 162nd YEAR • No. 78 JULY 29 2016 CLEVELANd, TN 22 PAGES • 50¢ Unemployment rises for first time in a year By RICK NORTON Bradley County’s unemployment to be Workforce Development who monitors contract in the local school systems.” well as temporary services. Associate Editor dropping; or, at the very least, to be Bradley County’s employment picture, Although education, recognized as “Local government (education) was unchanged from the previous month. said Thursday the June 2015 jobless “Local Government” among state the main industry that declined When classroom doors closed for the The May figure had been 3.6, but count was 6.2 percent, up from 5.4 the employment categories, saw the largest [statewide],” he pointed out. “It was a summer in May, they slammed shut on when schools closed — meaning that month before. decline in employment, it didn’t mean primary factor in practically every coun- a one-year string of unemployment nonteaching, and non-salaried, person- “It’s still very low compared to last other areas failed to show improvement. ty throughout the state.” drops in Bradley County. nel were on their own for the summer, it year’s figures for Bradley County,” In Bradley County, slight hiring Green said — also as expected — that Citing seasonal trends, labor market sent jobless numbers rising. But in per- Green told the Cleveland Daily Banner. increases were recorded in construction, Bradley County’s largest hiring gain analysts warned it might happen. They spective, the Bradley County figures are “But it’s important to understand this is manufacturing and tourism (“Leisure came in tourism thanks to increased were right. still better than last year, according to seasonal. The primary reason [for the and Hospitality”), Green said. travel and the massive number of out- At 4.9 percent, the local jobless mark an unemployment watchdog. unemployment increase] was the tempo- Alongside education, slight drops in door recreationists who enjoy Polk in June ended an uplifting series of 12 Larry Green, labor market analyst for rary layoff of nonteaching personnel and employment were also recorded in pri- consecutive state reports that showed the Tennessee Department of Labor and those who are not under a 12-month vate education and health services, as See UNEMPLOYMENT, Page 10 Inside Today Candidates talk politics Oakley, county, Cleveland City Council Watson By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer sued by Can the city of Cleveland and Bradley County get along? The question that has been asked for decades got answers family from four candidates running for Cleveland City Council at Thursday’s candidate forum, and White’s death is though there was not much opti- Mustang to Moc mism, there were some rays of blamed on deputy Walker Valley three-sport possibility. standout athlete Bryce Nunnelly Candidates participating were By BRIAN GRAVES has announced he will play foot- Dale Hughes and Mary Baier (5th Banner Staff Writer ball for the University of District); Tom Cassada (3rd The parents of Allen White III Tennessee at Chattanooga. Lee District); and Avery Johnson (At have filed a $3 million lawsuit University’s team was honored by Large). against the county, Sheriff Eric a national volleyball coaches Those candidates who did not Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES Watson and BCSO Officer Tiffany association. There was a surprise attend the forum where: George PARTICIPATING IN ThURSdAY’S candidate forum for Cleveland City Council were, from Oakley, claiming they were respon- leader after the opening round of Poe Jr. and Jonathan Porter (At left, Dale Hughes and Mary Baier (5th District); Tom Cassada (3rd District); and Avery Johnson sible for the the PGA Championship. See See CITY, Page 10 (At Large). death of their Sports, Pages 11-13. son. The suit was filed late Will shootings Bradley County Tuesday after- stop, and when? noon, just School Board before the one- When we sow the wind, we year anniver- should not be surprised when we sary of the By BRIAN GRAVES man’s death. reap a whirlwind. And the whirlwind Banner Staff Writer in which we find ourselves is a Oakley was Oakley It was the issue of teacher accused of nation so filled with unchecked shooting Allan anger and hatred it seems we can’t retention and morale which took center stage during the candidate White III after go a week without a cop killing. See she reportedly one person’s perspective in the forum of county school board candidates held Thursday night came home for guest “Viewpoint” on Page 14 of at Lee University. dinner during today’s edition. Candidates participating in the an overnight forum sponsored by the shift. Cleveland Lions Club and the According to Forecast Bradley County Bar Association BCSO reports were Chris Turner and Nancy released at the Casson (1st District); Nicholas time of the inci- White Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES dent, Oakley Lillios and Ted Bryson (3rd COUNTY SChOOL BOARd candidates prepare for the broadcast of the candidate forum District); and Charlie Rose and discovered White on her property in Thursday night. From left are Chris Turner and Nancy Casson (1st District); Nicholas Lillios and the early morning hours of July 28, See COUNTY, Page 10 Ted Bryson (3rd District); and Charlie Rose and Jerry Frazier (7th District). 2015. “A fight ensued, with White attempting to choke and smother Deputy Oakley as she struggled for her life after unsuccessfully employing her non-lethal Taser on Bryant denies city’s motion on Keller him. As White struck her and Today’s outlook is for mostly pressed his hands around her face until the criminal charges were resolved. of the Fifth and 14th amendments. cloudy skies and a 50 percent By BRIAN GRAVES and neck, she utilized the final Keller plead guilty to a misdemeanor The case was sent to U.S. District court chance of showers or thunder- Banner Staff Writer means to save her life, her service simple assault charge on Jan. 31, 2012, because of the federal question jurisdic- storms, with a high near 88. weapon,” the BCSO report reads. Chancellor Jerri S. Bryant denied a and he was informed on Feb. 10 of that tion. Tonight’s forecast calls for mostly As is standard protocol when a motion Wednesday by the city of Cleveland year that then-City Manager Janice Casteel That court ruled on June 20, 2014, that cloudy skies and a 30 percent law enforcement officer is involved to remand the case of former Cleveland had decided to terminate him for “disgrace- Keller had failed to establish a violation of in a fatal incident, the investigation chance of rain, with a low around firefighter Joshua Keller back to the city for ful personal conduct.” rights, and sent the case back to Chancery was handed over to the Tennessee 71. Saturday calls for cloudy skies another disciplinary hearing. Keller appealed the decision on Feb. 14 Court for disposition of his remaining Bureau of Investigation. and a 40 percent chance of rain, According to court documents, Keller of the same year, and a hearing was held claims. The Bradley County grand jury with a high near 90. Saturday night was arrested on Jan. 22, 2012, and on March 1. The federal judge also ruled for the city was presented the case in May calls for clouds and a 30 percent charged with aggravated assault and reck- Casteel notified Keller the next day she that Keller had no protected interest in where it returned a “no bill,” mean- less endangerment. was denying the appeal and upholding the continued employment and granted the chance of rain, with a low around ing no charges against Oakley were He was then advised he would be sus- termination. city’s motion for summary judgment; how- 72. Sunday should be partly sunny recommended. and hot, with a high near 91 and a pended without pay by then-CFD Chief Keller then filed a petition in Bradley Steve Haun and this would remain in effect 40 percent chance of rain. Sunday County Chancery Court alleging violations See KELLER, Page 10 See OAKLEY, Page 10 night should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Andy Berke Index Farlow gives good-bad-good Church........................................6-7 set to deliver Classified................................19-21 news look at local economy Comics.........................................15 Lee address By LARRY C. BOWERS “This means we have only (approxi- Editorials......................................14 Banner Staff Writer mately) 2,000 of our 48,000 workforce Special to the Banner Horoscope....................................15 without a job,” he added. (Note: On the Obituaries.......................................2 Members of Cleveland’s Sunrise same day as Farlow’s address, the new Andy Berke, mayor of Stocks............................................4 Rotary Club received an update on the jobless rate for Bradley County was Chattanooga, will address gradu- Sports......................................11-13 community’s current economic status, released. For the month of June, it was ates and guests TV Schedule...........................16-17 and challenges for the future, at this 4.9 percent.) at Lee week’s morning meeting. University’s Weather..........................................9 Farlow emphasized the community is Cleveland/Bradley County Chamber blessed with a diverse and stable man- summer com- of Commerce President Gary Farlow, ufacturing base, which is about 20 per- mencement on Around Town along with Vice President of Economic cent of our workforce. Saturday at Development Doug Barry, were guests “We’re doing very well, compared to 10:30 a.m., in Cathy Baggerly and some help- for Thursday’s meeting at the Elks Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS the Conn reports of much gloom and doom SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB members Norm and mates doing “a wonderful job” Lodge. around the nation,” the head of the Center on Lee's helping out some area children.