T H U R S D A Y 161st YEAR • NO. 24 MAY 28, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 28 PAGES • 50¢ Chronic poverty can be addressed ‘Toxic Charity’ author says to create opportunities By JOYANNA LOVE hood it was serving. Banner Senior Staff Writer “The thing that generated the most excitement “Everyone has something to was the adopt-a-family program at Christmastime,” How can charities do better in eliminating pover- contribute, and no one is so poor that Lupton said. “We would take the names of those ty in the United States? they have nothing to give.” who weren’t going to get anything for Christmas Robert Lupton, author of “Toxic Charity,” said — Robert Lupton and give them to caring people around the city, the best thing they can do is to change programs who would then go shopping and deliver those toys that create dependence and create opportunities for to the homes of those who were in need. … The those living in poverty to work for what they need. room of Cleveland nonprofit and church leaders at first year that we were living in the city … I was in Lupton works in Focused Community Strategies a United Way-sponsored event Wednesday. the homes of some of the families when the gift- Urban Ministries, located in Atlanta. He believes When Lupton moved into the neighborhood, he bearing family arrived, and I saw something that I that to really understand what a neighborhood said, it “changed everything.” had just never seen before.” needs, one has to live in the neighborhood and lis- The nonprofit had already established a While the children were excited and the mothers Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE ten. Christmas gift-giving program, clothes ministry and ROBERT LUPTON signs a copy of his book He shared what he has learned with a packed a food pantry before he moved into the neighbor- See POVERTY, Page 6 “Toxic Charity.” Inside Today CAMPERS Solar WAIT their turn to break a board dur- panels ing the tae kwon do activities at drawing Summer Splash. criticism Downtown group says move them By JOYANNA LOVE Banner Senior Staff Writer When technology clashes with history, sparks can fly. Braves avoid sweep The Cleveland Historic The Atlanta Braves avoided a Preservation Commission is rec- sweep by the Dodgers with a Contributed photo ommending the Cleveland City win in the final game of their Council pursue action to have series in Los Angeles. The solar panels Tennessee Titans are relying on removed from the offensive line to protect A season of Summer Splash the roof of a rookie quarterback Marcus local house. Mariota. Devonta Freeman is While solar vying to be the starting running panels are per- back for the Atlanta Flacons. Churches, partners unite for children’s camp mitted in See Sports, Pages 11-13. Cleveland’s H i s t o r i c 5 skills needed By JOYANNA LOVE said Jonnie Shumate of Cleveland Net. District, they Banner Senior Staff Writer HIDDEN The weeklong morning camp is under are not allowed the organization of the Cleveland to be visible by adolescents It’s part sports camp, part art instruc- Divel Children’s Ministry Network, part of from the For today’s adolescents to have tion, mixed with daily Bible lessons. CLEVELAND Cleveland Net. street. the best chance at succeeding in That is Summer Splash. “We have something special in Scott Wright was given life, they need to develop five dis- This seven-year strong event in Cleveland. We really do — the communi- approval to install the panels by tinct skills; at least, in the opinion Cleveland is providing young people who tions partnering with community spon- ty camaraderie,” Shumate said. City Planner Corey Divel. of one writer. See this perspective cannot afford sports or art camps to sors. He said children’s pastors he knows in Divel said Wright had told him in a guest “Viewpoint” published enjoy those activities. “The common thread that we all carry other areas have told him partnerships the panels would be blocked on Page 14 of today’s edition. While similar activities may be offered is Jesus, so there is no argument over like this are unheard of in their area. from view by trees in the yard. other places, what makes Summer that. There is no argument over belief or Shumate said the concept started From one view the solar pan- Splash unique is it is the product of doctrines because we have that one Forecast els are not visible. However, they multiple churches of different denomina- thread, and that’s what we focus on,” See SPLASH, Page 6 are visible to those driving from another direction. In an email Wright sent to Divel, Wright said his claims Library board chair seeks were misrepresented and a “vengeful neighbor” must have been the one who complained. Today looks to be mostly cloudy, “Anyone who lives downtown with a high near 81 degrees. There’s matching funds by public has a stake in this, because you a 60 percent chance of showers or are going to start seeing them thunderstorms this afternoon. By LARRY C. BOWERS everywhere,” resident Tucker Tonight should be mostly cloudy, Banner Staff Writer “This is the largest project ever Duncan said. with a 40 percent chance of precipi- John Hagler, president of the Cleveland- undertaken (locally) to preserve Commission member Maryl tation and a low around 63. Friday Bradley County Public Library board, is mak- the historic property and enhance Elliott said members had should be partly cloudy, with a 50 ing a plea for the Library Foundation. its value.” — John Hagler received several calls complain- percent chance of rain and a high The foundation is seeking monetary gifts ing about the panels. dedicated exclusively for extensive renova- Commission member Joan near 84. Friday night should be Craigmiles House after its builder, was donat- tions to the Historic Branch of the library. If Benjamin expressed concerns mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. ed to the city of Cleveland in 1923 by the the foundation can get $75,000 in communi- that leaving the panels would Sunset: 8:47 p.m. Johnston Family as a memorial to Sarah ty donations, the Tucker Foundation, estab- lead to others in the historic dis- Sunrise: 6:29 a.m. Tucker Johnston, who died in 1922. lished by the Johnston Family, will provide a trict thinking the placement was A stipulation of the gift was that the house acceptable. matching grant of $75,000. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS must always be used as a public library. The Index Hagler said, “This is the largest project ever OFFICERS for the Cleveland-Bradley County “The historic district is a very family also donated 4,000 volumes to start undertaken (locally) to preserve the historic Library Board were re-elected at Tuesday’s small portion of the city, and we Classified......................................15 the library’s material collection. The family property and enhance its value.” Hagler are trying to preserve it,” has substantially contributed to the upkeep meeting. The board’s officers continue to be Comics...........................................8 added the Historic Branch is the communi- Benjamin said. Editorials......................................14 President John Hagler, seated left, Vice Wright had been asked to ty’s geneaology center. President Phil Jacobs, seated right, and Horoscope......................................8 The historic building, generally called the See LIBRARY, Page 6 NASCAR......................................16 Treasurer Richard Jones, standing. See SOLAR, Page 6 Obituaries.......................................2 Stocks............................................4 Sports......................................11-13 TV Schedule..................................9 Bradley County Campus Court Weather........................................10 Around Town a part of juvenile justice system Air’ra Wilson, who had perfect By TONY EUBANK failed to resolve the issue with par- attendance in school this year, Banner Staff Writer ents. FIRST IN A The school then refers the child paying a visit to the Banner with The Bradley County Campus her grandmother Zandra Jackson and parents and/or guardians to Court is a judicial partnership 3-PART SERIES the court by filing a complaint or ... Justin Waggoner revealing between the Cleveland City many talents ... Kristen Lauzier notice with Campus Court. Schools, Bradley County Schools directed by court coordinators and After attending a voluntary ini- making smoothies with style ... and the Juvenile Court. Zach Skaggs always being a mediators, a school administrator tial hearing, a mediator will General Session Court Judge and a school resource officer. The explain the court’s procedure and step ahead ... Mike Ridge stirring Van Deacon established the court the pot in his neighborhood ... court also works with mental provide options to the family for in 1992 at the behest of truant health professionals, teachers and resolving the issue. Trenton Gray dancing to “The officer Evelyn Visage who now Gummi Bear Song” ... Laura counselors in its efforts to stem The mediator will also provide serves as the Campus Court status and truancy issues. information about various Monroe convinced that dreams administrator. do indeed come true. Banner photo, TONY EUBANK A child can be referred to the resources that a family can tap to THE MOTTO “Justitia Omnibus,” or Justice for All, hangs above The court’s main purpose is to court after being found to be tru- assist them with any issues that the entrance to the Bradley County Juvenile Court. It’s on a sign identify and combat student tru- ant (five unexcused absences) or may be a hindrance to their child’s ancy. being found excessively tardy, that lays out all of the different courts and programs operating Campus Court proceedings are under the Juvenile Court banner. after a school has attempted and 6489076 75112 See COURT, Page 6 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, May 28, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O.