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161st YEAR • NO. 298 APRIL 13, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 28 PAGES • 50¢ Sexual assault victims are urged to report crimes, tell their stories By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG College said the local institution does take this issue Banner Staff Writer seriously. “We are committed to the safety of all students at Those affected by sexual assault need to be telling Cleveland State,” said Dr. Michael Stokes, vice president their stories and reporting the crimes committed against of student affairs. them. He said he hoped the movie would foster good discus- That was the message shared by a panel of local pro- sion about sexual assault, and that the panel discussion fessionals at a sexual assault awareness event held at afterward would help clear up any questions. Cleveland State Community College on Tuesday. The panel included Angie Benefield, director of the The college hosted a showing of the documentary film Family Violence Program; Tori Tucker, sexual assault “The Hunting Ground,” followed by a panel discussion. program manager with the Family Violence Program; The film tells the stories of several young people who Cleveland State Campus Police officer Vickie Miller; Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG said they were raped on their college and university Cleveland Police Department public information officer campuses. It also follows what those victims had to go T-SHIRTS designed by Bradley County residents affected by sexual assault are dis- Sgt. Evie West; and Joan Bates, Cleveland State’s Title played at an event at Cleveland State Community College on Tuesday, as part of The through in reporting their assaults. Some college offi- IX coordinator. cials allegedly did not take their concerns seriously. Clothesline Project. Attendees were invited to decorate shirts to share their stories or Representatives from Cleveland State Community See SEXUAL, Page 9 slogans against sexual assault. Inside Today Drainage projects ready for funding from fees Stormwater plan pays for projects
By JOYANNA LOVE Mustangs get Banner Senior Staff Writer comeback win Some of the first flooding miti- gation and drainage projects The Walker Valley Mustangs funded through the fully imple- battled back to earn a district mented stormwater fee are baseball win over East Hamilton. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS planned for The Bradley Central Bears stayed A SELECT GROUP of Cleveland High seniors, along with teachers who have had the most influence on their lives during their four this year. perfect in the district with a victory The first over Soddy-Daisy. The Polk years in high school, were recognized at Tuesday evening’s Graduates of Distinction banquet. Recognized at Cleveland’s Museum Center at Five Points were, back row from left, Oliver Conn, Charles Haney, Forrest McFarland, Landon Allison, Alec Shirer, James project to use County Lady Cats defeated these funds is Cleveland on the softball field, McRee, Jason McCowan, Jim Burton and Brad Benefield. In the center row are Cleveland High Principal Autumn O’Bryan, Will Hammond, Sarah Barnette, Chastin Kim, Julie Gonclaves, Kellee Geren, Mariah Voytik, Suzanna Liner, Pengda Xie, Brian DeLoach, nearing com- while the Bearettes fell to East pletion at the Hamilton. The soccer Mustangs and Ben Williams. In front are Carole Dale, Julie Phillips, Athena Davis, Sarah Smartt, Linda Lemons, Jeannie Cuervo, Erin corner of won their fifth game in a row. See Hattabaugh, Melissa Barnett, and Interim Director of Schools Cathy Goodman. Victory Street Sports, Pages 13-15. and Westland Drive. Preventing abuse This project Jobe will cost $33,000. takes village effort Graduates of Distinction Other drainage projects for In recognition of April as National this year were discussed during Child Prevention Month, it is impor- the Cleveland City Council’s budget work session on Monday. tant to understand that not only does Cleveland High School honors 14 seniors These include drainage projects it take a village to raise a child, it to mitigate flooding for also takes a village to protect the Meadowbrook Drive, Dalton child. Read some perspective on this who completed four years with a 4.0 GPA Pike, Oak Street and Parker special month, and child abuse pre- Street. vention and awareness, in the edito- By LARRY C. BOWERS new Cleveland High School Raider Development and Engineering rial on Page 16 of today’s edition. Banner Staff Writer Arena. director Jonathan Jobe said the Seymour was introduced by city is starting to secure the Fourteen Cleveland High School sen- Cleveland’s Interim Director of Schools easements needed for the Forecast iors, each one earning designation as a Cathy Goodman, and Cleveland High Meadowbrook Drive project. Graduate of Distinction, were honored Principal Autumn O’Bryan had a few “We have the designs done, we Today looks to be partly sunny, Tuesday evening at Cleveland’s Museum closing remarks. just need to get the easements,” with a high near 70. Tonight’s fore- Center at Five Points. Doug Moore, supervisor of Secondary Jobe said. cast calls for mostly cloudy skies, The honorees have compiled a 4.0 GPA Education and District Services for The project will cost $30,000. with a low around 51. Thursday over their four years of high school. Cleveland City Schools, served as the Jobe described the Oak Street Cleveland State Community College master of ceremonies. should see mostly cloudy skies and President Dr. Bill Seymour was the a 30 percent chance of showers, “You have a special place in my heart,” See DRAINAGE, Page 8 keynote speaker for the fifth annual O’Bryan told her graduating class. “You with a high near 66. Thursday night Graduates of Distinction banquet. have risen above every expectation we calls for clouds and a 40 percent Seymour congratulated the seniors, and Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS had.” chance of showers, with a low told them how their academic (and per- CLEVELAND STATE Community “I’m so proud of you,” their principal County schools around 48. Friday should be mostly sonal) lives may change as they move on continued. “We love you, we’ll miss you, to college. College President Dr. Bill Seymour, seated cloudy with a 40 percent chance of right, was the keynote speaker at Tuesday and we’ll support you,” she continued.” may be hiring showers, and a high near 65. Each of the seniors compiled an essay “Come home (one day)” she urged. about their favorite teacher, or the evening’s Cleveland High Graduates of The Cleveland High principal praised Friday night calls for cloudy skies Distinction banquet. Seymour was intro- and a 30 percent chance of show- teacher they feel has had the most influ- the 13 teachers honored Tuesday, and manufacturing ence on them during their four years of duced by Cleveland Interim Director of ers, with a low around 48. all the others on her staff. “They will all high school, both personally and in the Schools Cathy Goodman. walk through the door to help our stu- skills teacher classroom. dents,” she emphasized. Index One teacher, Julie Phillips, was singled rate the special evening as they The seniors honored include Landan By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG out by two of the graduating seniors. approach graduation on May 13. This Allison, Sarah Barnette, Oliver Conn, Banner Staff Writer Classified...... 17-19 Each student and their selected will be the first graduating class to go The Bradley County Schools Comics...... 26 teacher received an award to commemo- through commencement exercises in the See GRADUATES, Page 8 Editorials...... 16 system could soon be hiring a Horoscope...... 26 teacher whose sole job is to teach Lifestyles...... 21-23 advanced manufacturing skills. Career and Technical Obituaries...... 2 APD 40 interchange Education Coordinator Arlette Stocks...... 4 Robinson told the Bradley County Sports...... 13-15 Board of Education during its TV Schedule...... 27 may open by this fall Tuesday work session that the Weather...... 11 school system has received a siz- By ALLEN MINCEY able grant. Around Town Banner Staff Writer She said an anonymous donor “It will be something is giving the school system David Hixon laughing at a While being careful not to that will rival anything $75,000 per year for three years wordplay joke ... Christine Hewitt reveal probable industries or com- that we have in our through a fund set up with the enjoying being a published mercial developments for the land community, and Community Foundation of author ... Dawn Sheffield receiv- around Interstate 75’s Exit 20, it something that we can Greater Chattanooga. ing compliments on her beautiful does appear that many jobs will be proud of.” “We are very thankful for that smile ... Brody Ware visiting to be created in the area during the — Doug Berry and excited about what this could check out the new phone Granny next few years. mean for our program,” Robinson Linda got for him as a surprise ... Doug Berry, vice president of said. Missy Reynolds coordinating a Economic Development for the indirect employees (those who The funds will be used to program. Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of would remain on site as well as Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY recruit and hire a teacher of Commerce, told fellow Rotarians those who will be developing the POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS at the Spring Creek advanced manufacturing who will Tuesday that over 3,000 jobs site), and 2,316 of that number Industrial Park near Interstate 75’s Exit 20 were presented to mem- split his or her time between could be seen in the Spring would be direct employees at the bers of the Rotary Club of Cleveland by Doug Berry, vice president Bradley Central High School and Branch Industrial Park. He said for Economic Development for the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of 6489076 75112 that this would include 3,173 See APD 40, Page 8 Commerce. See TEACHER, Page 3 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com U.S. retail OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office sales fall POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 and Wilbur Tirey; and five sis- Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) to submit an obituary, have the funeral home or cremation ters: Alva Hinkley, Rhea Miller, in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday in March society in charge of arrangements e-mail the information to obitu- Betty Block, Mickie Markel, and and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. [email protected] and fax to 423-614-6529, attention Bonnie Markel. Phone (423) 472-5041. obits. The funeral was held at 2 WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Stephen L. Crass Jim Bryant retail sales fell last month as Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel in Editor & Publisher General Manager Americans cut back on their car Evelyn Davis Kimberly ‘Kim’ lawson Lanchaster, Ky., with Bro. Leon purchases, the latest sign that Evelyn Merricks Davis, 95, of Kimberly “Kim” Lawson, 49, Thomas officiating. Member of The Associated Press consumers are reluctant to spend Cleveland, died on Monday, April died unexpectedly in her home Burial will be in Lancaster The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches on Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Cemetery. credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, and also the local news of spontaneous or igin freely. 11, 2016. herein. All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2014 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Sales at retail stores and She was preceded in death by Cleveland. Pallbearers are Tabetha restaurants fell by a seasonally her husband, Morris; daughters: She was preceded in death by Tirey, Joshua Tirey, Greg Tirey, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Jean Davis Snead, and Carol her father, Alfred Lawson; and Connor Martin, Tim Ogle, and Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice adjusted 0.3 percent in March, grandparents: Henry and Nell Chris Allen Ogle. the Commerce Department said Davis Travis; great-grandson, Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily Luke Allen Maples; two brothers: May and J.B. and Essie Jay Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 Wednesday, following a flat read- Coleman C. Merricks and Bill R. Lawson of Cleveland By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $ 75.00 ing in February and a drop in Merricks; and six sisters: Mozelle She is survived by her mother, By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 25.00 $45.00 $ 85.00 By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 January. McKinsey, Bernice Clayton, Betty Lawson; sister, Susan By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $ 67.00 $ 130.00 Americans have been more Mildred Shelton, Chaney Gray, Rayburn; brother, Peter Lawson; LOTTERY and three sons: Joshua and Print + E-Edition cautious about spending this Betty Stokes, and Coralean By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $ 79.25 year than most economists Hancock. Alexander Lawson and Colden By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 26.25 $47.25 $ 90.50 Corvin of Cleveland. NUMBERS By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 expected, despite steady job gains She is survived by a son, By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 and lower gas prices. That’s a key Morris Ray Davis (Sheila); sever- She was an avid artist who enjoyed hiking and was a lover of E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 reason why analysts now think al grandchildren; 17 great-grand- children; and two great-great- animals. the economy barely expanded in (AP) — These lotteries were Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 grandchildren. Her many friends and family drawn Tuesday: the first quarter. The funeral will be conducted from around the country will miss March’s decline was largely at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, her. driven by a sharp drop in auto 2016, at Shenandoah Baptist There will be no immediate Tennessee sales, which plunged 2.1 percent. Church with Pastor Brent Coley memorial as we will be fulfilling Cash 3 Evening: 0-3-8, Lucky Governor wants to That was the steepest fall in more officiating. Kim’s wish to have her body Sum: 11 than a year. Sales at restaurants A graveside service will be donated to science. Cash 3 Midday: 5-7-6, Lucky and clothing stores also retreat- held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sum: 18 ed. Highland Burial Park in Danville, Cash 3 Morning: 2-4-8 change, but not scrap, Va., with her son, the Rev. Ray ralph l. Milen Cash 4 Evening: 4-9-3-1, Sales at gas stations rose by Davis, officiating. Ralph L. Milen, 80, of Benton, the most since June, reflecting Lucky Sum: 17 The family will receive friends passed away Monday, April 11, Cash 4 Midday: 4-7-6-1, Lucky recent increases in oil and gas from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the 2016, in a local hospital. North Carolina law prices. The average nationwide church prior to the service. He owned Milen Trucking Co. Sum: 18 price for a gallon of gas stood at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Inc., and drove for more than 40 Cash 4 Morning: 5-5-9-7 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Saying $2.06 on Tuesday, according to and Crematory is in charge of the years. Mega Millions: 07-11-59-62- he received lots of “feedback and AAA, up 14 cents since mid- arrangements. He was witty and everyone 63, Mega Ball: 3, Megaplier: 5 suggestions and opinions” about March. Still, gas prices remain far enjoyed his humor. He loved his a law he signed that limits LGBT dogs, Brody and Miss Kitty. Georgia protections, North Carolina’s below their levels one year ago. He was preceded in death by Excluding autos and gas, sales All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- governor has ordered anti-dis- his parents, Oscar and Ada 06-10-11-12-14-17-18-21-24 trends look healthier, rising 0.1 Dixon Milen; brothers: Danny, crimination rules be expanded percent last month and 0.6 per- and Dal Milen; and sister, Lillian All or Nothing Evening: 02-03- for state employees. cent in February. Americans Noel. 08-09-10-12-15-16-17-19-21-23 Gov. Pat McCrory also wants spent more in March at furniture, He is survived by his wife of 61 All or Nothing Morning: 01-02- lawmakers to soon restore the electronics and home supply Christopher Alan Dean years, Faye Beard Milen; daugh- 04-05-11-12-13-14-15-16-20-24 ability of all workers to sue over stores. General merchandise Christopher Alan Dean, 42, of ters: Linda (David) Fletcher of All or Nothing Night: 02-04-06- employment bias in state court, stores, which include chains such Englewood, passed away at Old Fort, Kelly Free and Cathy 08-09-11-12-13-15-16-18-19 which was removed in the law. as Walmart and Target, also post- Turkey Creek Medical (Batesy) Bates, all of Benton; Cash 3 Evening: 7-0-3 “This was my conclusion after Center/Tennova in Knoxville, on grandchildren: Missy Bowman, Cash 3 Midday: 8-7-2 hearing from many, many differ- ed higher sales. Monday, April 11, 2016. Jessica Free, Justin “Jug” Free, But a category that includes Cash 4 Evening: 4-7-3-9 ent sides of the issue,” McCrory He was born in Cleveland, and John Theros, Zack Fletcher, Zeb Cash 4 Midday: 5-0-5-6 online and catalog sales declined spent the majority of his life in Fletcher, Loretta Fletcher; broth- told The Associated Press shortly slightly, and spending at restau- McMinn County. ers: David (Daphne) Milen of Fantasy 5: 11-14-23-25-41 after he signed an executive rants and bars fell 0.8 percent. He enjoyed sports and spend- Benton and Bobby Milen of Estimated jackpot: $150,000 order Tuesday addressing the The retail report provides the ing time with his family and Ocoee; sisters-in-law: Peggy Georgia FIVE Evening: 0-2-9-1- law. first indication each month of friends. Milen of Charlotte, N.C., and 0 But McCrory said he sees no He is preceded in death by his Hattie Milen of Old Fort; brother- Georgia FIVE Midday: 9-2-7-3- need to repeal the rest of the law, Americans’ spending, which AP Photo drives 70 percent of the economy. maternal grandfather, John in-law, Charles Noel of Porter, 8 which has brought nationwide Lethco; and paternal grandpar- Texas; and several nieces and North CAroliNA Gov. Pat Retail sales account for only Mega Millions: 07-11-59-62- fallout on North Carolina since ents, Paul “P.T.” Dean and nephews. 63, Mega Ball: 3, Megaplier: 5 his signature three weeks ago, McCrory makes remarks during about one-third of all spending, Donnie Dean. A Celebration of Life will be an interview at the Governor’s with services such as haircuts He is survived by his parents, held at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, with corporate executives, gay- and Internet access making up Dennis and Betty Lethco Dean of 2016, at Higgins Funeral Home rights groups and political oppo- mansion in Raleigh, N.C., the other two-thirds. Englewood; brothers: Donnie Joe in Benton. nents blasting him. Some com- Tuesday. McCrory says he wants The economy is increasingly (Melanie) Dean of Englewood The family will receive friends CHURCH panies also have scaled back to change a new state law that dependent on consumer spending and John P. (Margaret) Dean of from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in their planned job expansions, prevents people from suing over to drive growth this year. Weak Englewood; four nephews: Isaac the chapel of the funeral home. and Bruce Springsteen canceled discrimination in state court, but overseas economies and a strong Dean, Joshua Dean, Dustin We invite you to send a mes- ACTIVITIES a concert in the state because of Dean, and Timothy Dean; and sage of condolence and view the he’s not challenging a measure U.S. dollar have dragged down the law. regarding bathroom access for one niece, Destiny. Milen family guestbook at North Carolina’s measure is exports, while business spending A graveside service will be www.higginsfuneral.com. transgender people. on new machinery and equipment conducted Saturday, April 16, Kent Berry will be the speaker among several advanced across has been lackluster. 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Hampton Thursday at 7 a.m. for His Hands the country that opponents say Yet so far, Americans have been Cemetery in Englewood with the Extended Devotional at Garden is discriminatory toward gay, reluctant to open their wallets Rev. Eddie Baxter officiating. Plaza, 3500 Keith St. bisexual and transgender people. as an issue during my three and pocketbooks. That’s left the There will be no formal visita- ——— McCrory’s order expanded the years as governor.” economy stumbling in the first tion. Dallas Rogers will be singing at equal employment policy for Still, current Mayor Jennifer quarter, with analysts at Online condolences may be Lebanon Baptist Church, 1141 state employees to include sexu- Roberts tweeted she was pleased sent to www.serenityfunerals. Old Parksville Road N.E., Sunday al orientation and gender identi- to see movement from McCrory’s JPMorgan Chase forecasting com. growth of just 0.2 percent at an at 6 p.m. ty, and urged lawmakers to office: “Historic to include LGBT Serenity Funeral Home & protections for state employees. annual rate. Cremation Center of Etowah is in ——— restore the right of all workers to charge of the arrangements. Trinity Trio will sing Sunday at sue in state court over employ- Look forward to more dialogue.” Lighthouse Ministries, 281 Ocoee ment discrimination on the basis Attorney General Roy Cooper, St., at 6 p.m. of things like race, age and gen- a Democrat challenging McCrory U.S. producer der. for governor this fall, said “I am taking action to affirm McCrory should have vetoed the prices fall and improve the state’s commit- law to begin with and the order I SEE BY THE ment to privacy and equality,” doesn’t change that last month’s McCrory said in a video released legislation “has written discrimi- 0.1 percent with his announcement. nation into the law.” robin Eugena hixson BANNER Equality North Carolina, the WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. pro- The order also affirmed parts Robin Eugena Hixson, 51, of of the law directing people at gov- American Civil Liberties Union ducer prices fell in March for the Sweetwater, died Monday, April and three LGBT citizens sued in fifth time in the past eight months, Union Grove Church of Christ, ernment buildings and schools 11, 2016, at Parkwest Medical to use the multistall bathrooms federal court two weeks ago to reflecting a drop in food prices Center in Knoxville. 4889 Bates Pike S.E., will have a overturn the entire law. which offset the biggest increase Cremation arrangements have free clothing giveaway Saturday corresponding to the sex listed on their birth certificate. And the A full repeal appears highly in energy prices in 10 months. been entrusted to Companion from 9 a.m. to noon. unlikely from the General Even with the increase in energy, Funeral Home and Crematory. ——— law still prevents local govern- ments and the state from man- Assembly. In statements, inflation remained at modest lev- Local 1676 retired UAW work- Republican legislative leaders els. ers will meet today at Michigan dating businesses extend protec- tions to LGBT people who work didn’t address McCrory’s request The Labor Department said Avenue Baptist Church. to restore the right to sue in state Wednesday that its Producer Price laDonna Forbes tirey ——— for them or when they visit their stores and restaurants. court for employment discrimi- Index, which measures cost pres- LaDonna Forbes Tirey, of The Cherokee Hiking Club will nation. But they praised him for sures before they reach con- Cleveland, formerly of meet Thursday, 6 p.m., at the Although some critics of the law called the order a positive reaffirming bathroom provisions sumers, dropped 0.1 percent in Lancaster, Ky, passed away Stadium BBQ Restaurant in in the law they say keeps women March after a 0.2 percent decline Stella M. King Friday, April 8, 2016, at Delano. A short business meeting first step, the most vocal oppo- Stella M. Russell King, 91, of Tennova Healthcare in nents said nothing short of and children safe from men who in February. will follow the Dutch-treat dinner. may have used ordinances simi- Food costs dropped 0.9 percent Athens, passed away Cleveland. A short hike will be held before- repeal will be enough. She was preceded in death lar to Charlotte’s as a pretense to while energy prices increased 1.8 Wednesday evening, March 30, hand at the Gee Creek Trailhead “The governor’s action is an 2016, at Starr Regional Medical by her husband, Conley. insufficient response to a terri- enter women’s restrooms. percent, the biggest jump since Center in Athens. She was born on July 21, in the Hiwassee/Ocoee State The order affirms the impor- last May. The energy increase Park, to be led by Al Rymer. Call ble, misguided law that contin- She had lived in Athens for the 1923, in Ashland, Ohio, to the ues to harm LGBT people on a tance of the General Assembly’s came after a sustained period of past 15 years and was a member late John and Yana Smith Rymer for directions at 423-506- action “to protect North Carolina falling prices for gasoline and Forbes. 9350. daily basis,” said Sarah of Athens Christian Church. Warbelow, legal director at the citizens from extremists’ efforts other energy products. She was preceded in death by She was a homemaker, ——— to undermine civility and nor- Overall, producer prices are her mother, Male Lavallie; hus- enjoyed baking, gardening, but The National Active and Retired Human Rights Campaign. “It’s band, Charles King; and son, most importantly loved spend- absurd that he’ll protect people malcy in our everyday lives,” down 0.1 percent over the past 12 Federal Employees Association Republican House Speaker Tim months while core prices, which Richard King. ing time with her family. (NARFE) will have its regular from being fired but will prohibit She was very active in her Moore said. exclude food and energy, are up a She is survived by her son, meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at them from using the employee Dennis King and wife, Shari; two church. She taught Sunday restroom consistent with their modest 1 percent. grandchildren; and several great School and followed her hus- Wesley Memorial Methodist The Federal Reserve, which Church, 3405 Peerlesss Road gender identity.” and great-great grandchildren. band Conley in his ministries as A Charlotte ordinance meets at the end of this month, is A Celebration of Life will be 3 a Church of God preacher. N.W. Meteorologist Anthony IT’SASPECIAL expected to leave interest rates She is survived by two sons: Cavallucci of the National approved in February that would p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016, at have allowed transgender people unchanged as policymakers watch the Allen Memorial United Danny Lee Tirey (Debbie) of Weather Service will be the guest for evidence that ultra-low infla- Methodist Church. North Carolina, and David Paul speaker. He is the warning coor- to use bathrooms corresponding DAY FOR ... tion is moving closer to the Fed’s 2 The family will receive friends Tirey (Lynn) of Lancaster; two dination meteorologist for the to their gender identity in public percent target. A key price gauge at the church from 2 to 3 p.m. daughters: Connie Davidson Morristown office of the National accommodations caused the In lieu of flowers, donations (Will) of Lancaster, and Judy Republican-controlled General Cecil Blalock, Steve Morrow, followed by the Fed has been run- Reece (Hubert) of Tennessee; Weather Service. All severe ning below the central bank’s pre- may be made to The Allen weather warning/alerts for this Assembly to hold a special ses- Jonathan Plumley, Mark Liner, Memorial United Methodist sister, Pat Watson (David) of sion March 23. Legislators over- ferred inflation target of 2 percent Ohio; eight grandchildren: area issued from the Morriston Kenneth Elliott, Dottie Sneed, Church. turned the ordinance and Rachel Headrick, Charlcie Ingram for nearly four years. Online condolences may be Rebecca Richie, Kristy Ogle, office. All active and retired feder- The 1.8 percent rise in energy Johathan Tirey, Greg Tirey , al employees are invited to blocked all other cities and coun- and Dale Pendergrass, who are sent to www.serenityfunerals. ties from passing similar rules costs was the biggest jump since a com. Shawna Martin, Aaron Tirey, attend. For more information, celebrating birthdays today ... 5.7 percent increase last May. Serenity Funeral Home and Tabetha Tirey and Josh Tirey; contact Dean McAlister at 336- targeting anti-LGBT discrimina- Shirley Stinnett, who is celebrat- Starting in July, energy prices Cremation Center of Etowah is in and nine great-grandchildren: 2330 or dmcalister41@hotmail. tion. ing her 70th birthday today. began falling again as global oil charge of arrangements. Michael Coffey, Mary Beth com. There was no need for a state Spencer, Emily Ogle, Jack prices resumed a steep slide that ——— law “until the city of Charlotte Tirey, Cooper Tirey, Chris Allen brought it up,” said McCrory, began in mid-2014. Ogle, Anthony Martin, Conner The Democratic Women’s Club The 0.9 percent decline in food monthly meeting will be held himself the previous mayor of Martin, Seth Martin. North Carolina’s largest city. “It Reuse the News costs was led by a 27.1 percent She was preceded in death Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Recycle this newspaper plunge in egg prices, the biggest by a son, Conley H. Tirey; four Carmichael Room of The wasn’t a problem in my 14 years one month drop since December. brothers: Russell, Smitty, John, Cleveland Public Library. as mayor and I’ve never heard it www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016— 3 Public wants Senate action on court WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 2 action this year, 52 percent to 36 in 3 Americans back Democrats’ percent. Charlie’s Tires demands that the Republican- “I’d rather see at least deliber- 1675 Peach Orchard Hill Rd. run Senate hold hearings and a ations, and see Congress do its vote on President Barack job,” said Marc Frigon, 33, a Obama’s pick for the Supreme high-tech worker from Beverly, NEW PHONE! Court. But an Associated Press- Massachusetts, who leans GfK poll also suggests that GOP Republican and wants the (423) 331-4817 defiance against considering the Senate to reject Garland’s confir- nominee may not hurt the party mation. “I feel like that’s why we “Serving You Since 1974” much because, to many people, elected them in the first place.” the election-year fight is simply Just over half of moderate and not a big deal. liberal Republicans want the Just 1 in 5 in the survey Senate to hold hearings this year, released Wednesday said they’ve while fewer than 3 in 10 GOP been following the battle over conservatives say that. Obama’s nomination of federal Overall, people say by 59 per- judge Merrick Garland extremely cent to 36 percent that they or very closely. want the Senate to approve That included just 26 percent Garland should a vote be held. of Democrats and 22 percent of Nearly 9 in 10 Democrats favor Republicans expressing intense confirmation and independents interest, along with a scant 8 tilt slightly that way, while 69 percent of independents. That percent of Republicans favor aligns with the political reading rejecting him. of the issue by many In another sign that the public Republicans that while it moti- tips toward Obama on the issue, vates each side’s most committed 57 percent approve of the way partisans, people in the middle he’s been handling the Garland consider it a yawner — making her modest attention to the using television ads, news con- nomination. That’s more than the fight essentially a wash. issue. ferences, public demonstrations the number who gave the presi- Another clue that voters not Christopher said that while and Senate speeches to ratchet dent positive reviews on any dedicated to either party find the she agrees with the GOP’s refusal up pressure on GOP senators, other issue in the poll: the econ- Estate Planning court fight tiresome: While just to hold hearings on Garland, especially those facing re-elec- omy, health care, Islamic State over half of Democrats and when it comes to backing candi- tion this fall in swing and militants, immigration and world DO YOU HAVE A LIFE PLAN? Republicans said the issue is dates in November, “That’s not Democratic-leaning states like affairs. “HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IRA!” extremely or very important, only going to be my only thing, like Illinois, New Hampshire, The AP-GfK Poll of 1,076 around a third of independents boom, I’m not going to vote for Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and adults was conducted online April 26th @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. and — and half of Americans overall them.” Ohio. March 31-April 4, using a sample May 3rd @ 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. — said so. Hours after Justice Antonin Democrats’ theory is that the drawn from GfK’s probability- TH About 8 in 10 said that about Scalia’s death in February, public wants Republicans to end based KnowledgePanel, which is 701 17 STREET, NW, the economy and about 7 in 10 Senate Majority Leader Mitch their obstruction and let the designed to be representative of CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE took the same stance about McConnell, R-Ky., said his cham- Senate do its job, forcing GOP the U.S. population. The margin health care and the threat posed ber would not consider an senators to relent on Garland or of sampling error for all respon- A FREE EVENT - by the Islamic State group. Obama nominee and would risk defeat in November. The AP- dents is plus or minus 3.3 per- Please Reserve Immigration and the U.S. role in instead wait until the president GfK poll has some data backing centage points. Your Seat Now world affairs both attracted elected this November makes a that up. Respondents were first select- slightly more intensity of interest pick. With the remaining justices The 64 percent who favor ed randomly using telephone or (423) 479-5555 than the court battle. split 4-4 between those leaning hearings and a vote this year on mail survey methods and later “It gets me irritated, the bick- conservative or liberal, most GOP Garland include an overwhelm- interviewed online. 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Tues.-Wed. - Lasagna, Salad, will be helping train students for resources which test students kitchen equipment. Under his “The fact that we’re talking Garlic Bread a career which is “very much in on their knowledge as they proposal, every county school about that magnitude of projects DELICIOUS FUDGE Thurs. - Chicken Casserole, demand” in this area. progress. Robinson said one text would receive some kind of is absolutely phenomenal,” AND DESSERTS MADE FRESH Mashed Potatoes, Director of Schools Dr. Linda which tests students on their work. board Chairman Chris Turner Green Beans, Slaw Cash said the board will need to knowledge of Microsoft Word The total cost for the list of said. EVERYDAY! vote to officially accept the grant software will allow students to changes is estimated to be $15.7 Turner said he believes the OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10:30-7:30 PM funds, because the funds will “skip over” what they already million, Nelson said. However, changes could save the school 105 Edwards St., SW (Right before the overhead train bridge) become part of the school sys- know and spend more time on he estimated these changes will system a great deal of money in Call in orders welcome! 423-457-0041 tem’s annual budget. more advanced tasks. result in $17 million of energy the long run. Robinson also asked the Board members also received savings over a 20-year period. It board to approve a “blanket an update on energy evaluations would also reduce what the adoption” of some new career- by Energy Systems Group, a school system is spending to related textbooks which have company Bradley County’s gov- repair outdated equipment, he already been approved by the ernment and school system are added. Tennessee Department of working with to make energy Nelson said his company still Education. improvements. has “a lot of fine-tuning and Those include materials on ESG Business Development finalizing” to do on the project, advanced manufacturing, infor- Manager Russ Nelson showed but he expects there will be a mation technology, human serv- the board a lengthy list of rec- good return on investment. ices and education and training. ommendations including every- That news was met with 5 big banks get failing grades for crisis plans WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal whose plans were evaluated. up in recent years. The banking regulators say five of the biggest The two agencies found the five industry as a whole has recovered banks in the U.S. failed to develop banks’ plans are “not credible” or steadily since the financial crisis, adequate plans for how they insufficient for an orderly restruc- racking up climbing quarterly might reshape themselves in case turing in the event of bankruptcy. profits. of bankruptcy, which could leave The regulators gave the banks an Rather, the “living will” assess- them unable to survive without Oct. 1 deadline to fix the problems ments are part of the regulators’ another taxpayer bailout. or face possible “more stringent” effort to avoid another taxpayer JPMorgan Chase, Bank of requirements. That could include bailout of Wall Street banks in a America, Wells Fargo, Bank of ordering the banks to beef up crisis and to end the marketplace New York Mellon and State Street their capital cushions against perception that the government Bank were cited Wednesday by unforeseen losses. If the regula- would step in and rescue them. the Federal Reserve and the tors still weren’t satisfied, banks Under the 2010 overhaul law, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. eventually could be forced to sell FDIC has the authority to seize for gaps in their bankruptcy plans off assets. and dismantle big financial firms known as “living wills” that they The big banks are in strong that could collapse and threaten were required to submit. The five financial shape and are facing no the broader system. The banks’ banks — with a total of about $5.6 threat of collapse. They sit on “living wills” could serve as guide- trillion in assets — were among sturdy bases of capital that the lines for possible breakups by the eight Wall Street behemoths regulators ordered them to shore government. 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Rhodes, Allen named Family Resource Harwell touts health Agency Board Members of the Year care initiative; Dems Family Resource Agency award twice, an exception was recently held its annual Board made for Rhodes. Appreciation luncheon for the Carroll noted, “Art goes above call it a ‘charade’ FRA board of directors. and beyond as a board member. NASHVILLE (AP) — State hospitals had pledged Held at the Blythe Avenue He rarely misses a meeting, Republican House Speaker to cover the entire $74 million Family Support Center, the board unless he is out of town (or even Beth Harwell on Tuesday state share of Haslam’s was also given a tour of the facil- the country) on business. touted a new initiative to Insure Tennessee proposal, ities where some of the Tennessee “Art was also instrumental in improve health care access in which would have drawn Head Start, Early Head Start, and helping with the Family Violence the state, but Democrats down $2.8 billion in federal pre-K classes are housed. They Program’s fundraiser.” quickly derided it as an elec- Medicaid funds over two also were able to see the various Normally there is only one tion-year “charade” to deflect years. partners at the location. board Member of the Year, but criticism of lawmakers who But Republicans were In addition to the tour, the this year it was too difficult to rejected the governor’s Insure unconvinced by Haslam board also enjoyed a PowerPoint pick just one individual, so it was Tennessee proposal. administration assurances presentation of the children and decided to have two. Harwell said she began that the state would have different classrooms from the Kelly Browand, incoming pres- talking with health policy been able to end the program Georgia Head Start/Early Head ident, awarded Teresa Allen as experts at Vanderbilt if costs exceeded expectations Start/Pre-K program. the other 2015 Board Member of University’s medical school to and many worried about sup- They were given another the Year. come up with alternatives last porting the plan linked to PowerPoint presentation given by “Every once in a while, you find Family ReSouRce Agency Board members Art Rhodes, second year after lawmakers rejected President Barack Obama’s the Family Violence Program. The someone who goes above and from left, and Teresa Allen, third from left, were presented awards Republican Gov. Bill signature health care law. presentation gave a sneak peek beyond, but for whatever reason, after being named the 2015 Board Members of the Year. President Haslam’s proposal to extend Harwell’s panel includes inside the Harbor Safe House flies just under the radar,” Kelly Browand, far left, and CEO James Anderson, far right, were health coverage to 280,000 Republican representatives (without giving away its location). Browand said. “This board mem- present to thank them for their dedication and outstanding service. low-income Tennesseans. Cameron Sexton of Crossville; During the luncheon, James ber does just that. Harwell, R-Nashville, has Matthew Hill of Anderson, chief executive officer, “And although she has only dubbed her initiative the “3- Jonesborough; Steve honored the board of directors. been on the board for 1 1/2 Star Healthy Project,” and McManus of Memphis and “I want to thank each and years, she has made an impres- and Polk counties; and Georgia Council President and Early said it will tap conservative Roger Kane of Knoxville. every one of you for taking the sion, having excellent atten- Head Start/Early Head Head Start parent; Sandy ideas like encouraging greater Kane said Harwell’s initia- time out of your busy schedules dance, serving on two committees Start/Pre-K, which covers six Matheson, Primary Healthcare responsibility for enrollees; tive would seek to put tight to support our Tennessee and and helping with the Family counties in Northwest Georgia. Centers; Amanda Nelson, Ocoee create health savings controls on enrollment so the Georgia Head Start/Early Head Violence 5K fundraiser by getting The 2016 board members are Insurance Services; Art Rhodes, accounts funded by co-pay- state can hold tight reins over Start/Pre-K Programs and our donations and delivering them Kelly Browand (president) Church of God Benefits Board ments; and provide more sup- costs. Family Violence Program,” he from Chattanooga. And the day of Edward Jones; J. Alex Sandoval Inc.; and Shannon Verhine, Head port for people trying to rejoin “I was probably one of the said. the 5K fundraiser, she was willing (president-elect) Lee University; Start parent. the workforce. most vocal opponents to “This luncheon is but a small to do anything you asked her to Teresa Allen (secretary/treasur- Funding for the agency is She is a creating task force Insure Tennessee, because token of our appreciation for all do.” er) Legal Aid of East Tennessee; received through federal, state, to propose ways to improve there were just no controls you do to help us make our pro- Family Resource Agency over- Buell Connell, retired State Farm and local grants as well as United access to health care in implemented, and so it was grams a success.” sees three programs: Tennessee Insurance agent; Lisa Childers, Way funding for the Family Tennessee. Harwell said the not fiscally conservative,” he David Carroll, outgoing presi- Head Start/Early Head Tennova Healthcare; Pam Violence Program. four Republican House mem- said. “It’s kind-hearted, but dent, presented the 2015 Board Start/Pre-K, which covers Edgemon, community advocate; For more information about bers she has appointed to the not fiscally conservative.” Member of Year award to Art Bradley, Polk, McMinn, and Hailey Hewitt, Tennessee Head Family Resource Agency or any of task force will work to come As Harwell’s press confer- Rhodes. While the agency rarely Meigs counties; Family Violence Start parent; Stephanie Jones, its programs, please call 479- up with a specific proposal to ence drew to a close, protest- awards the same person the Program, which services Bradley Tennessee Head Start Policy 9339. make to the federal govern- ers who support Insure ment as early as June, Tennessee were removed from though the plan could require the room by security officers. lawmaker approval next year. The governor, who attended Police probe Democrats called the the event, took to the micro- announcement an attempt to phone to defend the lawmak- traffic stop give Republicans political ers for taking a “political risk” cover for rejecting Insure in moving the health care Tennessee. debate forward. shooting on “This is simply designed to “I don’t agree with every- give the false impression that thing that’s been said here the House Republican leader- — nobody does,” Haslam Interstate 20 ship is willing to do anything said. “What you have is about health care,” said some folks who are trying to LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) — House Democratic Caucus find a solution, and we Authorities say a man is in stable Chairman Mike Stewart of should encourage that and condition after being shot by Nashville. “It’s clearly not. applaud that. police during a traffic stop on a This is a charade, it’s an “If you want to immediate- metro Atlanta freeway. effort to delay, and to not sim- ly start turning this into a Officials from the Georgia ply pass Gov. Haslam’s political argument, then we Bureau of Investigation say the Insure Tennessee plan. will be back where we were shooting happened Tuesday “It’s pathetic,” Stewart said. before,” he said. morning on Interstate 20 in the Lithonia area, just east of Atlanta. GBI spokeswoman Nelly Miles says 22-year-old Diondre David Evans was being sought in con- Lee’s Senior Showcase to open nection with a domestic violence The annual Lee University their work on display until May incident in Conyers and was Senior Showcase will host its 6. wanted for battery, trespassing opening reception this Thursday, “We feel that the work of this and obstructing a 911 call. from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Squires year’s graduates is excellent, and Officials say a police officer and Library, located on Lee’s cam- shows a lot of growth in the stu- a Rockdale County sheriff’s pus. dent’s particular area of inter- deputy pulled Evans over after an The showcase is a time for est,” said John Simmons, assis- alert was issued for him and the senior art majors at Lee to pres- tant professor of art and art dis- deputy used his Taser when FSG Bank, a division of Atlantic Capital, recently presented a $1,000 check donation to Jeff Morelock, ent the results of their hard work cipline coordinator. “ Evans resisted. Miles says Evans president of the board of directors for Habitat of Cleveland, and Chip Willis, Habitat of Cleveland’s exec- to the community. The show will consist of paint- continued moving his car forward utive director. The donation was part of a customer-survey campaign the bank launched last February. Three graduating seniors, ings and drawings that use a and the officer shot Evans. FSG Bank encouraged Cleveland customers to respond to a customer satisfaction survey and for each Charissa Barnett, Lindsey variety of techniques, along with Evans was wounded in his arm one that was completed, the bank made a $5 donation in support of Habitat. Some 200 surveys were Franklin and Marisa Goodman, other mixed media pieces. and neck and the GBI is investi- completed and returned, raising $1,000 in support of Habitat’s mission. From left are Morelock; check and one junior art education The showcase is free and open gating. presenter Barbara Baxter, FSG Bank’s Cleveland market executive; and Willis. major, Amelia Range, will have to the public.
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NE, Crossing St. NW J 476-9143 476-0162 Suite 1 Suite C Farmland Corner 339-2885 Suite 201 MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 472-6814 476-3320 476-4325 476-0190 www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016— 5 Transgender bathroom bill delayed amid financial questions NASHVILLE (AP) — The spon- in federal money for K-12 and dents in public grade schools is nothing less than mean spirit- every time, is going to be on the we’ll get to decide whether we sor of a Tennessee transgender higher education. and universities to use bath- ed.” side of equality and fairness and sign it.” bathroom bill told a Senate com- “I’m still trying to digest and rooms and locker rooms that “States like Tennessee and, to justice for every American.” The transgender bathroom bill mittee Tuesday that he has to understand the impact of the match their gender at birth. a certain extent North Carolina Bell disagreed with the char- has already generated backlash consider a state attorney gener- attorney general’s opinion,” Bell It is part of a wave of legisla- and Mississippi, have a long his- acterization of his bill. from some in the business com- al’s opinion before going for- said. tion across the country that tory over the last couple of gen- “This is not about equal rights munity, and Haslam has raised ward. The move came the same Bell said he wanted to bring opponents say is discriminatory erations of working through or civil rights — it is about spe- concerns that the measure day the White House the bill back up toward gay, bisexual and trans- questions of civil rights. cial rights,” he said in an could cost the state money if it called the proposal Wednesday but Sen. Bo gender people. Supporters say President Obama has talked on emailed statement. “It is not becomes law. “mean-spirited.” Watson, R-Chattanooga, Tennessee’s bathroom bill pro- a number of occasions about the surprising that the Obama In several states, major busi- Sen. Mike Bell, R- and the vice chairman of tects the rights of everyone. important progress that our administration in their own nesses and sports organizations Riceville, told the the finance committee, A White House spokesman country has made with regard to words is ‘promoting and defend- — including Coca-Cola, Delta Senate Finance Ways warned that the project- criticized Tennessee’s proposed civil rights. ing’ this action, while ignoring Air Lines, Walt Disney Co., the and Means Committee ed cost of the bill will law and similar ones in other “This is a good illustration the safety and privacy of young NFL and the NCAA — have that he wanted another likely cause it to be states during a press briefing. that ... the fight for civil rights is women and girls.” joined lesbian, gay, bisexual and day to consider an opin- placed among unfunded “The administration is firmly not over and demanding equali- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam transgender activists in raising ion that State Attorney bills to be considered committed to promoting and ty for every American and told reporters that he considers concerns that similar measures General Herbert Slatery after the budget has defending (the) equal rights of all ensuring those Americans are the statements out of the White could legalize discrimination. issued Monday that said Bell passed. Those bills often Americans, including LGBT not singled out or targeted House “sort of immaterial to the CMT, the Nashville-based cable federal education fund- don’t become law unless Americans,” White House press because of their sex or their race debate” at the state Capitol. station that features country ing could be placed at risk if the sponsors find a way to eliminate secretary Josh Earnest said. or what their last name is or “At the end of the day, it will music videos and other TV measure becomes law. A fiscal the cost or find a source of fund- “Specific laws like this that seek their religion or who they love or be a Tennessee decision,” entertainment, and parent com- analysis said the bill could cost ing. to target and marginalize one who they are is a struggle that Haslam said. “It will be decided pany Viacom have come out the state more than $1.2 billion The bill would require stu- small segment of the population continues and the president, in the Legislature, and obviously against the bill.
TENNESSEE BRIEFS Bill seeks to halt gun carry
Woman found dead in jail cell 11 trial sites and buildings in Office of the Courts agreed to help permits for ex-police with DUIs Tennessee by evaluating potential solve the problem by making the hours after being booked properties, advising counties on issue part of the Access to Justice NASHVILLE (AP) — State Rep. Nashville, last year. But Todd said the federal Law Enforcement Curry Todd, a retired Memphis he resigned over scheduling con- Officers Safety Act, which gives CLARKSVILLE (AP) — where investment may be most campaign, which helps poor and police officer who has pleaded flicts. off-duty and retired officers the Authorities say a 31-year-old beneficial and what is needed to needy people navigate their way guilty to drunken driving and gun Todd said any state law on the ability to carry their concealed woman has been found dead in address issues in planning for through the justice system. charges, is speaking out against matter would be superseded by firearms nationwide. her cell at the Montgomery industrial development. Tennessee law already allows Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposal to County Jail, less than 12 hours Selection was based on demon- people to get their criminal keep retired law enforcement offi- after she was booked. strated local need for industrial records wiped clean for free if cers with DUI convictions from The Montgomery County their charges are dismissed or properties and the county’s ability being able to carry firearms in Sheriff’s Office said in a news when they are found not guilty, to assemble viable properties with public. NORTHSTAR INC. release that deputies at the jail but judges aren’t currently market potential. Todd was arrested in Nashville found Tawna Smith unresponsive required to tell people they can do Nation of Islam leader to speak in 2011 after he failed a roadside DRYER VENT CLEANING in her cell Monday morning and that. The new initiative will let sobriety test and police found a couldn’t resuscitate her. in Nashville this week people know they have that loaded .38-caliber gun stuffed Authorities say a preliminary NASHVILLE (AP) — Nation of option so they can start the $39.95 next to the driver’s seat. The investigation indicated no visible Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is process, if they want to do so. signs of injury or trauma. speaking in Nashville this week Collierville Republican later plead- WITH DRYER EXHAUST Court records show many are ed guilty, but has easily been re- Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman during a conference at Tennessee affected. Sandra Brandon says Smith was State University. elected to the Legislature ever A lawsuit filed in Nashville last since. $69.95 the only inmate in her cell. An The Black United Summit year said that more than 128,000 autopsy is pending. International Leadership The Haslam administration bill people in Davidson County alone carried by Majority Leader Gerald Smith had been booked about Conference is designed to foster would have been eligible to clear 423-309-7475 11 hours earlier on two counts of leadership among students at his- McCormick, R-Chattanooga, their names had it not been for would give the Tennessee Peace felony child abuse and neglect, torically black colleges and uni- barriers. Those people were simple drug possession and versities. Farrakhan will speak at Officers Standards and Training charged with crimes but never Commission the authority to ban unlawful drug paraphernalia. 6 p.m. Saturday in the Kean Hall convicted in cases from 2000 to Clarksville police say they Gymnasium. retired officers from obtaining 2012, said Daniel Horowitz, an handgun carry permits if they arrested Smith after a 5-year-old Farrakhan will address strate- attorney who represented three girl who had been walking alone gies and skills to encourage were convicted of drunken driving people who sued because of diffi- once in the previous five years or with a 2-year-old boy directed equality for the black community. culty getting their records officers to their home. The Tennessean reports the con- twice within the past decade. It expunged. The lawsuit ended in a would only apply to new appli- Marijuana referendum bill dies ference will also include sessions settlement where officials agreed on leadership, conflict resolution, cants. NASHVILLE (AP) — A bill that to let people file paperwork to The bill was up for a House floor would have allowed Tennesseans forming a business plan and self- clear their records by mail. defense training. vote on Monday evening after to weigh in on whether to decrim- Gov. Haslam to decide on Bible passing the Senate unanimously inalize possession of low-level The conference is free and open to the public. For more information bill by end of this week last month. But the vote was amounts of marijuana has failed delayed after Todd questioned the in the Legislature. and to register, visit NASHVILLE (AP) — Republican http://www.BUSIConference.org. Gov. Bill Haslam says he won’t need for the bill. The Senate Judiciary “I have no problem with remov- Committee killed the proposal on Trial dates set for ex-Gibson wait the full 10 days to decide whether to sign or veto a bill seek- ing someone’s firearm if they’ve Tuesday. County sheriff, employees been convicted of a DUI,” said The measure, which was spon- ing to make the Bible the official TRENTON (AP) — Trial dates book of Tennessee. Todd, whose state-issued carry sored by Memphis Democrats have been set for this winter for permit was suspended after his Antonio Parkinson and Sara Kyle, Haslam, who has expressed Gibson County’s former sheriff reservations about the bill, told 2013 guilty plea. But Todd said would not have legalized marijua- and 11 ex-employees who are fac- that he doesn’t support giving the na possession. Instead, it would reporters on Tuesday that he will ing charges that include theft, announce his decision before the POST Commission the added have allowed voters to make their official misconduct and obtaining authority over retired officers. opinion known on whether police end of this week. prescription drugs by fraud. Both chambers of the General “This is not needed; this is should arrest people in posses- News outlets report that former redundant,” said Todd. “They’re sion of one ounce of marijuana or Assembly passed the bill despite Gibson County Sheriff Charles warnings from state Attorney actually going into areas they less or give them a warning “Chuck” Arnold and the other for- shouldn’t be going in, and I think instead. General Herbert Slatery that it mer employees are expected to go would violate both the U.S. and they’re trying to get a little king- The proposal would have to trial beginning first on Nov. 7 dom out there.” allowed Metro governments or Tennessee constitutions. and again on Dec. 5. Judge Sponsors said the bill is meant Todd served on the POST com- municipalities with their own William Acree set the dates in mission in the 1980s and was police departments to put the to honor the historical signifi- court Monday. cance of the Bible in Tennessee again appointed to the panel by question on whether to arrest or Arnold was indicted in House Speaker Beth Harwell, R- warn to voters during a normal and not represent a state November on more than 100 endorsement of religion. election. The results of the elec- counts of criminal charges by the tion would be advisory only. Beyond the legal concerns, sev- Tennessee Bureau of eral lawmakers have raised con- 30th Troop Command gains new Investigation after current Gibson cerns about placing the Bible commander in ceremony County Sheriff Paul Thomas alongside other state symbols like TULLAHOMA (AP) — The found items missing when he took the official rock, tree or reptile. Tennessee Army National Guard’s office in 2014. Tennessee officials revamp 30th Troop Command has a new Acree says the defendants have commander. until Sept. 1 to reach any possible structure of remedial classes He is Col. Milton Thompson, plea agreements. CHATTANOOGA (AP) — State who takes charge of the unit Courts will make it easier officials have restructured how headquartered at the Tullahoma remedial courses at Tennessee Readiness Center. to wipe criminal records colleges operate. NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Thompson assumed the role A Chattanooga newspaper courts are going to make it easier from Col. John Krenson, who has reports that the Tennessee Board for people who have been arrested been the commander since March of Regents has changed how stu- but never convicted of a crime to 2014. dents take remedial classes in Assistant Adjutant General have their criminal records wiped math and writing at community Brig. Gen. Tommy Baker officiat- clean. colleges and universities. ed over the change-of-command A bipartisan group of legisla- The new program has allowed ceremony Tuesday. tors, judges and criminal justice freshmen deemed unprepared for Thompson enlisted in the officials gathered Tuesday to college-level work to take for- guard as a draftsman and survey- announce a statewide court ini- credit courses while enrolling in or in the 194th Engineer Brigade tiative in which judges will ask eli- learning support classes. The new in 1985 and received his commis- gible people if they want their system replaced earlier rules that sion from Vanderbilt University in records expunged. required students to pass a reme- 1987. He has been deployed over- Many people don’t know they dial course before taking college- seas to Egypt and Korea and was have that right or face barriers to level courses. deployed as the 194th Engineer clearing their names, like taking The changes were made after Brigade’s adjutant during time off work and going back to a many college students became Operation Iraqi Freedom. courthouse to fill out paperwork, stalled in remedial courses and Krenson is retiring at the end of supporters of the initiative say. weren’t earning the college credits May after 30 years of service. The records can hurt people needed to graduate. when they try to find a job, get a The board of regents said that 8 counties chosen for industrial loan, find housing or get a profes- after the new program was development program sional license. Some lawmakers installed in the fall, 51 percent of NASHVILLE (AP) — Economic and others say people who are not students across the state passed development officials say eight guilty of crimes shouldn’t have to math, and the pass rates for stu- counties have been chosen to face hurdles when it comes to get- dents in writing nearly doubled. participate in a state program ting their records cleared. “The success of this first year that evaluates properties for “They’ve been found innocent, has exceeded our expectations,” future industrial use. but they still have an arrest said Tristan Denley, vice chancel- Tennessee’s Department of record haunting them,” said Rep. lor of academics at the Tennessee Economic and Community Harold Love, a Democrat from Board of Regents. Development says Fayette, Nashville. He credits the extra help stu- Humphreys, Lawrence, Maury, Bipartisan legislation intro- dents receive as the reason Scott, Unicoi, Van Buren and duced this year by Love and Sen. behind the numbers. White counties have been selected Steve Dickerson, a Republican Brittney Davidson, writing cen- to participate in the Select from Nashville, would have ter director at Chattanooga State Tennessee Property Evaluation required judges to automatically Community College, said college Program. ask those eligible if they would students have since become more The purpose of the program is like their records wiped clean. motivated knowing they can earn to improve the inventory of indus- However, the Administrative college credit. 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Cruz Paul Ryan is not running for accuses president — or passing budget Trump of WASHINGTON (AP) — House focused conservative. faltering under Ryan’s leader- Speaker Paul Ryan’s national The Wisconsin Republican has ship. Very little significant legis- bullying stature is such that he had to repeatedly lambasted Democrats lation has been moving, and call a news conference to deny he when they didn’t get budgets negotiations over a bill to address ROME, New York (AP) — wants to be president. Back on done while in congressional con- Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis have Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Capitol Hill, he’s about to blow trol, even backing a law that proceeded in fits and starts, an blasted rival Donald through a statutory deadline to would have cut off the paychecks area where Boehner’s ability to Trump in a radio inter- pass an annual budget, a major of lawmakers if they failed to cut deals with Democrats might view Tuesday, accusing embarrassment for him and pass a budget. have come in handy. It’s unclear the Republican front-run- House Republicans. Ryan’s own inability to deliver whether a just-released Puerto ner of being a bully, incit- Under the government’s now that he’s speaker raises Rico bill backed by Ryan will ing violence and using arcane budget law, the House is questions about his stewardship attract the needed support. dirty tricks to intimidate supposed to produce a budget by of the House, and whether his But Ryan has aimed his sights voters and delegates, as this Friday, April 15. But a tea repeated promises to return higher than the nitty-gritty of leg- Trump continued to rail party revolt over Ryan’s embrace power to rank-and-file lawmak- islating, putting committees to against a nominating sys- of last year’s bipartisan deal with ers can produce results, given work on developing policies on tem he says is crooked President Barack Obama to how unwilling some of them are issues from health care to and rigged. increase spending has left him to compromise. And amid an national security to poverty that Using some of the well short of the votes he needs. angry GOP presidential cam- can serve as a “governing agen- harshest rhetoric of the “It would appear that we’re not paign that’s exposed deep divi- da” for the GOP. He’s pledged to AP Photo campaign to date, Cruz going to have a budget,” the No. 2 sions in the party, Ryan’s honey- release the proposals ahead of House sPeAker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin speaks to reporters at said his billionaire rival is House Democrat, Steny Hoyer of moon in the House may be com- the GOP convention in July, giv- the Republican National Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, a bad businessman who Maryland, told reporters ing to an end if he’s unable to ing his Republicans a program to ruling himself out of the Republican presidential race once and for all. has been surrounded by Tuesday. “They made it a big bridge the same divide between run on should they want to dis- The statement comes after weeks of speculation that Ryan could sycophants his entire deal. Hypocrisy is part of it,” he hard-core conservatives and tance themselves from the even- emerge as the GOP nominee if there’s a contested Republican con- career. added. “They’re in deep disar- more pragmatic-minded lawmak- tual GOP nominee. “Donald’s whole pitch is ray.” ers that defeated his predecessor. Ryan made clear Tuesday that vention. he’s a great business- House Republicans met the “There was a lot of excitement he will not be that nominee, man,” Cruz said in the budget deadline each of the five last fall when newly elected hastily calling a news conference wide-ranging interview on years they controlled the House Speaker Ryan was talking about to try to shut down rampant “Let me say again, I’m not Ryan — and some conservatives the Glenn Beck radio under the leadership of John 2016 being a year of policy and speculation that he could emerge going to be our party’s nominee,” were reluctant to go along with show, adding that given Boehner, who was ousted as passing a robust policy agenda,” as his party’s standard-bearer if Ryan said. “But I’ll also be clear higher agency budget levels. how he runs his cam- speaker last fall under conserva- said Dan Holler, spokesman at front-runner Donald Trump or about something else: not run- Boehner was working with a paign, “it appears he can’t tive pressure. Ryan himself, his Heritage Action for America. “It’s the other candidates — Texas ning does not mean I’m going to smaller GOP majority but had an run a lemonade stand.” party’s 2012 vice presidential been pretty underwhelming.” Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. disappear,” he said. Ryan advantage since conservatives The comments came as nominee, chaired the House Ryan’s spokeswoman, AshLee John Kasich — flame out at a pledged to unveil “a policy agen- were relatively sheepish after the both campaigns work tire- Budget Committee for much of Strong, disputed the suggestion contested convention. Party lead- da and offer a clear choice to the 2013 government shutdown that lessly behind the scenes that time and guided the “Ryan that the budget was dead. ers fear both Trump and top American people.” they sparked. to secure delegates who Budget” that slashed entitlement “Member discussions continue challenger Cruz could spell cer- On the budget, Boehner con- Now, in a hyper-polarized will back them at the spending. But he also cut a deal regarding the best path forward tain defeat in November, costing fronted a comparable situation in presidential election year — and Republican Party conven- with Senate Democrats and the for the budget,” she said. the GOP not only the White 2014 to where Ryan is now. It after toppling Boehner last year tion this summer in White House that enhanced his The budget is not the only area House but control of the Senate was the second year of a budget — conservatives aren’t falling Cleveland. So far, Trump profile as a charismatic, policy- where House Republicans are too. deal with Obama — negotiated by into line. has appeared badly out- maneuvered by a better- organized Cruz operation, prompting the billionaire Poll: Republicans not itching for a convention fight businessman to rail against the Republican WASHINGTON (AP) — Most ers — 58 percent — think the Trump think the party should ity of delegates. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. electoral system, claiming Republican voters think the candidate with the most dele- nominate the ultimate delegate —- Still, even among Americans that the will of the voters candidate with the most dele- gates after all the state contests leader. PICKING A WINNER? as a whole, about 6 in 10 think is being denied. gates heading into the party’s are finished should be the nom- But among Republican voters Although some Republican Trump could potentially win a “Our Republican system convention in July should ulti- inee, even if he doesn’t have a with an unfavorable opinion of leaders have expressed con- general election, just under half is absolutely rigged. It’s a mately emerge as the GOP’s clear majority. Trump, two-thirds think it cern that a Trump nomination think Cruz could and only a phony deal,” said Trump presidential nominee, regard- Just 40 percent think it would be acceptable for the del- would lead to a loss in third think Kasich could. at a rally in a packed air- less of whether he holds the would be acceptable for the del- egates to choose someone else. November, that’s not a con- Kasich is still largely unknown port hangar in Rome, New majority of all delegates needed egates to pick a different candi- Another third of those who cern most Republican voters to the American people, with 34 York, on Tuesday evening. to secure the nomination, date. don’t like Trump nonetheless share. Eighty-one percent percent, including 26 percent of He pointed to Colorado, according to a new Associated That’s true even though think the party should nomi- think Trump could possibly Republican voters, unable to where he said the dele- Press-GfK poll. slightly fewer have a favorable nate the delegate leader in the win a general election, versus say if they have a favorable or gate-selection system was The survey finds Republicans opinion of Trump, who will like- end. those who say so of Texas Sen. unfavorable opinion of him. set up by “crooked politi- are more likely to think of ly go into the convention with —- Ted Cruz (66 percent) or Ohio —- cians” to make sure an Donald Trump as a possible more delegates than any other AMERICA DIVIDED Gov. John Kasich (just 41 per- The AP-GfK Poll of 1,076 outsider like him could general election winner than candidate. Just 53 percent of Among all Americans, nearly cent). adults was conducted online never win. either of his current GOP rivals. Republican voters have a favor- half think it would be accept- But the poll suggests both of March 31-April 4, using a sam- “These are dirty trick- From the latest AP-GfK poll, able opinion of Trump, while 46 able for the delegates at the the top GOP candidates would ple drawn from GfK’s probabili- sters,” he said, placing the here are some things to know percent have an unfavorable GOP convention to choose a dif- in fact be hard sells in a general ty-based KnowledgePanel, blame on the Republican about opinions on a contested opinion. ferent nominee, while about as election, with 63 percent of reg- which is designed to be repre- National Committee. convention and which —- many think the candidate in the istered voters saying they would sentative of the U.S. popula- “They should be ashamed Republican candidates could DIVIDED OVER TRUMP lead should be the nominee. definitely not vote for Trump tion. The margin of sampling of themselves for allowing win a general election: Within the Republican Party, Democratic voters think by a and 55 percent saying they error for all respondents is plus this kind of crap to hap- —- opinions of Trump draw a dra- 63 percent to 35 percent margin wouldn’t consider voting for or minus 3.3 percentage points. pen,” he added, saying NOT LOOKING matic divide in terms of how the that it would be acceptable for Cruz. Forty-four percent say Respondents were first that both Republicans FOR ALTERNATIVES convention should work out. the Republican delegates to they wouldn’t consider voting selected randomly using tele- and Democrats have set According to the new poll, Eight in 10 Republican voters nominate another candidate if for Kasich. phone or mail survey methods up “phony rules and regu- nearly 6 in 10 Republican vot- who have a favorable opinion of the leader doesn’t have a major- By contrast, 51 percent say and later interviewed online. lations” that makes it they wouldn’t consider voting People selected for “impossible for a guy that for former Secretary of State KnowledgePanel who didn’t oth- wins to win.” Hillary Clinton in a general erwise have access to the He went further a few election and 38 percent Internet were provided access hours later during a CNN wouldn’t consider voting for at no cost to them. town hall in New York City, suggesting the RNC was actively working to defeat him. “The RNC doesn’t like “INVEST IN YOUR this happening. They don’t like that I’m putting up my own money COMMUNITY!” because it means they don’t have any control over me,” Trump said, arguing that the deck is “stacked against me by the establishment.” On Monday, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus responded to Trump’s complaints, declaring that “the rules are the rules.” Cruz, in the radio inter- view, unloaded on Trump over reports that his sup- porters were publishing the home addresses of delegates in Colorado and threatening to make pub- lic the hotel room num- Cleveland Daily Banner bers of delegates at the Serving Our Community Since 1854 convention this summer. “That is the tactic of union thugs,” Cruz said. “That is violence. It is oppressive. The idea that Sanders tours Roosevelt site, Donald is threatening dele- gates, we’re seeing that pat- says nation can learn from FDR tern over and over again.” HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) — “I think there is a lot that we Cruz even compared Democratic presidential candi- can learn today from Roosevelt’s Trump to the lead charac- date Bernie Sanders said life and courage, from his willing- ter from “The Godfather.” Tuesday the nation can learn ness to stand up to the most pow- “Donald needs to from President Franklin D. erful special interests of his time understand he’s not Roosevelt’s courageous stance — people he called the economic Michael Corleone,” Cruz against powerful interests, draw- royalists, people I call the billion- said. “Donald needs to ing parallels to his own fight aire class today,” Sanders said. stop threatening the vot- against the “billionaire class.” “In 1936, when he was re-nom- ers. He needs to stop Sanders toured the grounds of inated by the Democratic Party threatening the delegates. Roosevelt’s home and presidential for another term as president, he He is not a mobster.” library along the Hudson River, proudly proclaimed that he wel- Cruz also discounted pausing to pay his respects at the comed the hatred of the economic the seriousness of the gravesites of the late president royalists — that he stood with the Trump candidacy, saying: and his first lady, Eleanor working class and the oppressed “There was a real chance Roosevelt. The impromptu visit people of this country. And that’s this was a lark, this was ahead of New York’s presidential what he did,” Sanders said. ‘let’s get some publicity, primary offered symbolic mean- Sanders has frequently let’s have some fun.’ And I ing for a candidate who casts expressed his admiration for think he was surprised as himself as the counterweight to Roosevelt as he challenges Hillary anybody.” Wall Street and establishment Clinton for the Democratic nomi- politics. nation. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016— 7 GOP befriends airline passengers — up to a point
WASHINGTON (AP) — helped make air travel more Among the adopted pro-con- —Requiring airlines to refund the consumer provisions as a Schumer, D-N.Y., tried to prohib- Republican leaders are lauding accessible and more affordable sumer provisions, part of a larger any fees for services not deliv- reason for senators to support it airlines from further shrinking an aviation policy bill before the for families and business travel- aviation bill to extend the Federal ered, such as advance seat the bill. In a video shot at the size of seats and to direct the Senate as the most passenger ers,” said Senate Majority Leader Aviation Administration’s pro- assignments that turn out to be Washington Reagan National FAA to determine a minimum friendly in years, but there are Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. grams and powers, are these: unavailable or early boarding Airport to promote the bill, he seat size. The Senate defeated his limits to friendship. He defended the GOP position in —Standardizing how airlines that isn’t provided. calls the measure “one of the amendment with all but three In an election year that has favor of some consumer reforms disclose fees for basic services —Making airlines inform pas- most passenger-friendly aviation Democrats voting in favor and all thus far been defined populist in the bill but against proposals like checked bags, ticket changes sengers traveling with children at bills in a generation.” but one Republican voting rage, Republicans are walking a by Democrats to add more teeth or cancellations, and seat the time of ticketing if they are But when Sen. Edward against. fine line as they seek to respond to them. assignments so that consumers unable to seat them together. Markey, D-Mass., tried to go a At least one Republican had to passengers angered at their Public complaints to the can more easily compare both The provisions were included step further by proposing to pro- second thoughts. The day after treatment by airlines without Transportation Department fare and fee prices as they shop at the behest of the Senate hibit airlines from setting unrea- the vote, Sen. Jeff Flake of violating conservative tenets by about airlines jumped 34 percent for tickets. Commerce, Science and sonable fees and to direct the Arizona tweeted a photo of him- imposing potentially costly regu- last year to the highest level —Requiring that airlines Transportation Committee’s sen- Transportation Department to self jammed into an airline seat, lations on a major industry. since 2000, even though con- refund fees for checked bags that ior Democrat, Sen. Bill Nelson of establish what is reasonable, his laptop on his lap. On the screen: “I know there are some who sumer advocates say many pas- are delivered more than six Florida, in negotiations with the amendment was defeated in a news website with the head- think we should go further and sengers don’t know where to hours after a domestic flight has chairman, Sen. John Thune, R- committee last month on a party- line, “The Senate just voted re-regulate the airline industry, turn when they think they’ve landed, and more than 12 hours S.D. line tie vote. against airplane legroom stan- but we know deregulation has been treated unfairly. after an international flight. Thune has repeatedly touted And last week, Sen. Chuck dards.” In Confederate Navy to require reporting flag case, judge of climate change gases says emblem is SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — The high emissions Companies and U.S. Navy on Tuesday became the governments typically use such ‘anti-American’ first branch of the U.S. military — emissions reports as a factor in the world’s single-largest user of choosing suppliers. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A fed- fossil fuels — to say it will start The Navy is following the lead of eral judge said Tuesday that the requiring big vendors to report the General Services Confederate emblem on the their output of climate-changing Administration, which last year Mississippi flag is “anti-American” greenhouse gases and work to became the first federal agency to because it represents those who lower it. require its vendors to report car- fought to leave the United States. “We’ve got skin in this game,” bon emission and set lower tar- But U.S. District Judge Carlton Navy Secretary Ray Mabus told a gets. Reeves is not yet saying whether Silicon Valley conference on tech, The U.S. military is also broad- he will fully consider a lawsuit government and climate change, ening its use of solar and other that seeks to eliminate the flag as noting that the Navy is facing ris- renewable energy, seeking to a state symbol. ing ocean levels and a surge of lessen its dependence on supply Reeves heard more than three interest as ice melts in the Arctic. chains and on oil, a commodity hours of arguments about The U.S. military has character- vulnerable to global tensions. motions in the lawsuit that Carlos ized climate change as a threat to The Navy is responsible for Moore, an African-American national security since at least about one-third of the Pentagon’s attorney from Grenada, AP Photo 2014, saying drought and other use of fossil fuel, Mabus said, Mississippi, filed against the NAvy SecretAry rAy MAbuS speaks to Marines regarding women in combat during a speech at natural disasters can foster insta- speaking to the emissions-focused state. Moore is asking Reeves to the Camp Pendleton Marine Base, Tuesday at Camp Pendleton, Calif. bility, conflict and extremism. meeting of leaders of Google, Apple declare the flag an unconstitu- The move seeks to leverage the and other tech and financial firms. tional relic of slavery. Navy’s $170 billion budget to He cited Navy moves toward Moore argued that under the encourage contractors to cut their cleaner energy, including solar- U.S. Supreme Court decision last Navy secretary to Marines: overall output of climate-changing power-generating blankets that summer that effectively legalized carbon. help Navy SEALs stay out in the same-sex marriage nationwide, a The policy announced by Mabus field with less conventional fuel majority of justices found the did not immediately commit the and greater use of renewable ener- Constitution protects a funda- Women in combat is irreversible Navy to cutting off companies with gy at Navy facilities. mental right of dignity. Moore argued the state flag violates his CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) Marines in July. “We have a lot of where the chips fall. And, again, dignity and that of other African- — Navy Secretary Ray Mabus older Marines that were in longer, our hope is that everyone will be Americans. had a simple message for 1,500 so it might take them a little successful. But hope is not a A R EVERSE “I’m nobody’s second-class citi- Marines and sailors: The decision while to adapt to it, but then course of action on the battle- zen, and I don’t appreciate being to let women compete for all mil- eventually they’ll know that field.” ORTGAGE treated as such,” Moore said. itary combat positions is as irre- they’re Marines.” Neller told senators that M Reeves — who is also African- versible as earlier edicts to inte- Four of the seven questions Marine Corps testing revealed American — said he is considering grate blacks and allow gays and that Mabus took were about two significant differences M AY B E Y OUR two questions as he decides lesbians to openly serve. women in combat. Others were between all-male units and those whether to give more thorough It was Mabus’ third visit to a more interested in his thoughts with men and women. He said A NSWER ! consideration to Moore’s lawsuit major Marine Corps base to on Iraq and the future size of the all-male units were able to better explain the issue to rank-and-file Marine Corps. march long distances carrying or to dismiss it. Join An Open Discussion One question is whether Moore audiences since Defense One questioner asked for his heavy loads and also were able to has legal standing to sue the Secretary Ash Carter said in thoughts on drafting women. He fire their weapons more accu- Thursday, April 21st state, including whether Moore December that all combat posi- said he supports the idea but it’s rately after marching over dis- can prove he has been harmed tions would be open to women. a decision for Congress. Another tance. 11:30 - 12:30 because of the flag. The other Mabus repeatedly emphasized wanted to know how quickly Being big and strong and hav- question is whether flag design is that standards won’t be lowered. women would be fully integrated ing a “certain body mass give you At Golden Corral Restaurant “Marines, we’re past the deci- into combat jobs. an advantage,” said Neller. an issue that can be decided by a 388 Stuart Rd. NE court. sion now. The secretary of “I think it won’t happen all in Mabus told the Marines Reeves asked attorneys dozens defense has made the decision. one day,” Mabus said. “It’ll be rel- Tuesday that fully integrating of questions on both points Now we’re into implementing,” he atively gradual but the decision’s women was akin to the integra- FREE LUNCH PROVIDED Tuesday. said Tuesday at Camp Pendleton been made.” tion of blacks in the 1940s and Homeowners 62 years of age or older An assistant state attorney gen- in California. Gunnery Sgt. Janet Marrufo, the repeal of the ‘don’t-ask-don’t- eral, Doug Miracle, argued flag Marine Corps leaders had 31, said Mabus’ simple message tell’ policy against gays and les- RSVP Required - Seating Limited design is a political question that sought to keep certain infantry was effective. bians openly serving. To Register Call should be decided by the and combat jobs closed to “It was important for Marines “We are stronger because we Legislature. women, citing studies showing to hear out in the open, and let have Marines of color,” he said. 423-478-3115 “The issue is not one of whether combined-gender units are not them know officially that it’s a “Same thing when ‘don’t-ask- presented by the legislative branch will act,” as effective as male-only units. full change and that this is hap- don’t-tell got repealed. We’re Miracle said. “The issue is Carter, backed by Mabus, over- pening,” said Marrufo, who has stronger because we don’t judge whether it is capable and it is bet- ruled them. been a Marine for 12 years. “I people by who they love but on ter suited.” Since December, the military think some Marines were unclear whether they can do the job as Refinance or Purchase with a Reverse Mortgage Mississippi has used the same services have put together plans about that at first but he cleared Marines. A more diverse force is a flag since 1894, and its upper left outlining how they will integrate the air.” stronger force.” corner has the Confederate battle women into male-only units. Mabus, a former Democratic emblem — a red field topped by a Marines who sat cross-legged governor of Mississippi, has car- blue X dotted with 13 white around Mabus on a large con- ried the same message to large starts. Voters chose to keep the crete surface used for cere- audiences at Marine bases at banner in a 2001 referendum, monies didn’t object to the Parris Island, South Carolina, and it’s the last state flag in the change when the secretary invit- and Quantico, Virginia, after nation to prominently feature the ed questions. Some who volun- Marine Corps leaders expressed emblem. teered to speak with reporters reservations about the change. The public display of said any resistance might come Gen. Robert Neller, the Marine Confederate symbols has come from older Marines. Corps commandant, told sena- under sharp debate since last “This generation, so much has tors in February that he worried summer, when nine black wor- been changing, whether it be about retention, injury rates and shippers were massacred at a with gays and lesbians and all unit effectiveness. church in Charleston, South that, everything’s just changing,” “We have a decision and we’re Carolina. The man charged in the said Lance Cpl. Guillermo in the process of moving out,” slayings had the Confederate bat- Arenas, 20, who joined the Neller told senators. “We will see tle flag in photos of him published online. Moore filed his lawsuit in Rescuers dug through 4 feet February, days after legislative leaders declined to have the state of snow to reach skiers House and Senate debate bills that would have either removed ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — flies the helicopters. “It was pret- the Confederate emblem from the Helicopters charged with rescu- ty deep snow up there.” flag or punished public entities ing two skiers trapped on an The people trapped for days that refuse to fly it. Several local Alaska glacier for days waited were experienced outdoor enthu- governments and some universi- out whiteout conditions, siasts. Calabro said they were ties have taken down the flag described by one pilot as trying uninjured and in good condition since last summer. Republican to fly inside a pingpong ball. after braving fierce winds and Gov. Phil Bryant has said he sup- The winds and blowing snow snow after hunkering down in ports the results of the 2001 vote subsided enough Tuesday — the the snow cave they dug out after but if the flag is to be changed, it fourth day of the rescue mission fierce winds destroyed a tent. should be done by a statewide — when an Alaska Air National Rescuers assessed the health vote. Guard helicopter was able to of Jennifer Neyman and Reeves didn’t say when he will land on Bear Glacier to rescue Christopher Hanna before they rule on the arguments he heard the two skiers. were flown to Central Peninsula Tuesday, but he noted they took But the hard work wasn’t over. Hospital in Soldotna. place on the anniversary of the The rescue team then had to dig Hospital spokeswoman Camile first shots of the Civil War being down through deep snow to get Sorenson said Hanna felt so fired in 1861 at Fort Sumter, the pair out of their snow cave, good, he didn’t check in. South Carolina. where they took refuge after get- Neyman was being evaluated, “We’re still arguing about a flag ting stranded on the glacier on she said. in 2016 and arguing about a flag Friday. “Being on the mountain that that is anti-American,” Reeves “They were under about 4 feet long, in the cold, in the snow, said. He said the Confederate bat- of snow in their snow cave,” said isolated, we are going to take tle flag was one symbol of those Guard Lt. Col. Matt Calabro, 38, them to the hospital,” Calabro who fought to secede from the the director of operations for the said. “We just want to make sure United States. 210th Rescue Squadron, which they are safe.” 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com City Council denies rezoning at neighbors’ request By JOYANNA LOVE favor of the property being rezoned rezoning request was not approved. please reconsider and have that date According to the city planning staff, Banner Senior Staff Writer and townhouses being built. He said There are apartments on Stephens set based on the planning commission this “would be appropriate in the PI even though the units were to be built Road, and this also contributes to the (instead of the public hearing date zone. The Cleveland City Council has and sold, they could be bought as an opposition. which happens at a City Council meet- The planning commission had rec- denied a rezoning request at the urg- investment and turned into rental “With the multifamily residences ing).” ommended approval contingent on a ing of residents in the surrounding properties. that are on Stephens Road, there are a Current city regulations require a deed restriction being cleared up. neighborhood. Cox said he did not have a problem lot of problems,” Cox said. notice of a rezoning request to be post- City attorney John Kimball said Duggan Development had requested with the property being developed, but Residents spoke of trash near the ed at the site a minimum of 15 days there had been a restriction on the to rezone almost an acre made up of wanted it to be a single-family resi- apartments. Some said garbage was before a public hearing, and at least deed that the land could only be devel- two lots on Stephens Road from R-1 dence. being illegally dumped on one lot. three days before the planning com- oped residentially. However, he said Single Family Residential Zoning He said he did extensive research on Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland com- mission meeting. this could have been removed later, District to R-2 Low Density Single and the area before moving there. mented that this could be people from He asked that the city change its and would not be consistent with Multi-Family Residential Zoning “We didn’t want to live in a place outside the neighborhood, since it had policy to change the requirements on other land uses in the area. District. where we would have an apartment in happened before. how many days the sign must be up Rowland said Castello attorney The Planning Commission recom- the backyard,” Cox said. Cox also expressed concerns about notifying a neighborhood that the land Travis Henry, in a letter to the mended denial of the request, just as At the Planning Commission, prop- the notice at the site going up just two is being considered for rezoning. Council, stated “it could be argued the board had in 2013, when a previ- erty owner Todd Duggan said a “larger, business days before the Planning The Council approved a request by that the restriction would no longer ous owner made the same request. nicer” building could be built if it was Commission meeting. Ava Castello to rezone about 2.1 acres, apply. … There is a strong argument Several members of the neighbor- multifamily development, where as if “I literally had to scramble to notify from R1 Single Family Residential that the nature of the development hood came to the Cleveland City the lots were developed as single-fam- all the neighbors. This could have Zoning District to PI Professional has changed such that a restriction Council meeting Monday in opposi- ily homes the structures would have to turned out quite a bit different. We Institutional Zoning District located requiring the land to be used as resi- tion. No one spoke in favor of the be smaller. However, Duggan said he were this close to not knowing that a on North Ocoee Street.” dential-only would have expired.” rezoning. would be content with building single- rezoning was going on,” Cox said. “I Castello said she wants to relocate No one spoke in opposition of the Resident Jeff Cox said he was not in family homes on each of the lots if the would ask you in your wisdom to her salon. rezoning. Cleveland BZA approves setback variance requests By JOYANNA LOVE rate mortgages for each. Banner Senior Staff Writer Another variance was approved for a prop- erty on Worth Street N.W. The Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals was According to the city planning staff infor- unanimously decisive in its approval of set- mation, “The applicant would like to replace back variances during a meeting Tuesday. an existing garage which is currently located The first variance was approved for a prop- on the southern property line. The existing erty at Crest Drive S.E. and Highland Drive structure appears to encroach across the S.E. The property owner wants to divide the property line onto the adjoining lot to the existing lot into three separate lots. This will south. require additional approval by the Planning “The applicant would like to replace the Commission. The property is zoned R-2 Low existing building but move it onto his property Density Single and Multi-family Residential in its entirety so that it is 18 inches from the zoning district. There are two duplexes on the property line. This would allow the building to lot. maintain its alignment with the existing drive- “The R2 zoning requires a 25 feet setback way. which creates a variance request of 12.4 feet,” “The new structure would be 2.8 feet from according to city planning staff. the rear line, which is the same as the exist- The third lot would be undeveloped. ing setback … Staff recommends approval of Property owner Ben Nelson stated he wants the 3.5 feet side setback variance and 7.2 feet Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE to divide the property in order to have sepa- rear setback variance.” HEAVY EQUIPMENT has been set in place to expedite the setting of beams for the bridge of the Honorable Tom Rowland Interchange over APD 40. The westbound lanes of APD 40 will be closed from U.S. 11 to Interstate 75, Wednesday at 9 p.m. The roadway is set to reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday. Drainage From Page 1 APD 40 From Page 1 project as “a continuation of tain stormwater controls in Woolen Mill Branch. what we did on Bowman” place. Residents and businesses “In June, they expect to come park. 2,200. and be taken to the site, they Avenue last year. The project can apply for credits through in and identify the projects,” Direct payroll for those who Berry noted that at present, should contact him and he will will cost $146,000. the Development and Casteel said. would remain at the park would there are 20 leads on prospective attempt to set up a time to visit The Parker Street project will Engineering office on 2nd “I think we need to take a be just under $85 million annual- activity in the area in 2016. that area. stretch from Central Avenue to Street. Applications and more hard look at bonding and get ly. Industrial property taxes are The Chamber official said there The Rotary Club of Cleveland 11th Street and is projected to information are available on the some of these projects (done),” projected at $1,175,865 for are No Trespassing signs posted meets every Tuesday at noon, at cost $180,000. The proposed city’s website at www.cleve- said Councilman David May. Bradley County and $1,109,736 on the property, but if any the Museum Center at Five budget also includes $200,000 landtn.gov. Jobe said the stormwater fee for the city of Cleveland. Rotarians want to get together Points. for miscellaneous drainage proj- In addition to projects com- would have enough revenue “It will be something that will ects. pleted by Cleveland Public that if the city was compelled to rival anything that we have in our Public Works director Tommy Works department, the fee will bond all of the projects, it could. community,” Berry said, “and “This is a beautiful piece of property, with 120 acres of Myers said the projects were fund projects selected by the The city has also applied to something that we can be proud wooded area, and 80 acres of that property open and prioritized based on the projects U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the Federal Emergency of.” ready for development. There are some (topographical) the City Council had wanted as a part of its flood study. Management Agency's Flood Berry said a resolution was variations there, but some of that will make for great addressed. He said it was good The Army Corps is accepting Mitigation Assistance Program approved in 1998 for work to be to have the funding to move for- public comment about the for funding to purchase proper- done on property around Exit 20, natural barriers between industries.” — Doug Berry ward with these projects. South Mouse Creek basin until ties with continual flooding and 11 years later, development The proposed budget for the April 30. The department wants issues. of the Spring Branch Industrial 2016-17 fiscal year keeps the comments on environmental “Federal Emergency Park was proposed. The biggest fee at the current rates. concerns in the area that resi- Management Agency will cover obstacle for that work was the “We are projecting no dents would like to see up to 90 percent of the cost of state allowing the land along APD stormwater fee increase for at addressed as a part of the mitigation for properties which 40 to be opened up for this expan- least five years, and maybe not Environmental Assessment. have suffered repetitive losses, sion. even after that, based on proj- Comments can be submitted to and 100 percent of the cost for Since then, the state has ects that we believe we can [email protected] properties which have had worked with the Chamber of accomplish,” said Janice my.mil or mailed to Attention: severe repetitive losses, and up Commerce and other entities in Casteel, city manager. Project Planning Branch to 75 percent for other proper- an agreement on the property, The fee is expected to bring in (Matthew Granstaff), ties which represent a flood haz- including work that is nearly $1.5 million in revenue for proj- Department of the Army Corps ard,” according to the resolu- completed on an interchange to ects related to stormwater of Engineers, 110 9th Ave. tion. allow traffic off APD 40 into the runoff. Jonathan Jobe, director South Room A-405, Nashville Jobe said the Army Corps of industrial park area. There were of Development and TN 37203 Engineers will have a list of projections of the interchange Engineering, said this amount According to a letter released houses that meets these qualifi- opening in the spring of 2017, but does not include the potential by the department, South cations. Berry said that it now appears decrease in fees for those who Mouse Creek basin is the major One property that meets this will open in October or early apply for credits. drainage basin in Cleveland these requirements will become November of this year. “We haven’t had a lot of peo- with “a total drainage area of a part of Tinsley Park. Melinda “This is a beautiful piece of ple apply for credits yet,” Jobe approximately 39 square miles.” Carroll, who serves as assistant property, with 120 acres of wood- said Tributaries to South Mouse city manager, said the property ed area, and 80 acres of that Credits offer percentage dis- Creek include Fillauer Branch, is required to become green- property open and ready for counts for those who have cer- Woolen Branch and West Fork space. development,” Berry said. “There are some (topographical) varia- tions there, but some of that will make for great natural barriers between industries.” Graduates Berry added that the proposal Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE for the industrial park has sepa- WESTBOUND TRAFFIC on APD 40 will be redirected to U.S. 11 From Page 1 rate areas that are not cookie-cut- Wednesday night at 9 o’clock, as beams are set across the bridge of the Honorable Tom Rowland Interchange. The roadway is scheduled Kellee Geren, Julia Gonclaves, starting over, and this can be a have probably already nar- ter pieces. “There are no square Will Hammond, Charles Haney, good thing,” he added. rowed your choices down to parcels in the proposal,” he said. to reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday. Chastin Kim, Suzanna Liner, “You must have confidence, two or three.” Along with potential industries Forrest McFarland, James but you need to be humble,” Seymour said that when locating in the park, the area off McRee, Alec Shirer, Mariah Seymour continued. “You must selecting a college, “You need Exit 20 will be apt for commercial Voytik and Pengda Xie. give your best, but don’t be to do what feels right, what property, including hotels, retail “INVEST IN YOUR Instructors selected as afraid to fail. You will be treat- feels good in your heart. You marts, and other businesses. favorite teachers were Ben ed as an adult, and you’ll be will probably succeed wherever Berry was even asked by one of Williams, Brad Benefield, Jason expected to act like one.” you go, but always keep an the Rotarians about a rumor that COMMUNITY!” McCowan, Linda Lemons, Seymour opened up by say- open mind.” an outlet mall is planned for that Carole Dale, Julie Phillips, ing, “You may be asking, ‘What He told the students they vicinity. He said he has also heard Athena Davis, Jeannie Cuervo, does a community college guy will face many challenges, but such talk, but not any definite Sarah Smartt, Erin have to tell me?’” need to hold onto their values. plans. Hattabaugh, Jim Burton, “What I want to tell you,” he He estimated that all will He did say two commercial Melissa Barnett and Brian said, “Is what will be important successfully continue through properties recently constructed in DeLoach. to your future, based on my 37 their educational pursuits, as Chattanooga might have been Seymour, who may see some years in higher education.” they have through high school. potential businesses for the area of these Cleveland High gradu- Seymour emphasized he dis- “You’re being honored here off Exit 20, but development was ates at Cleveland State, pulled covered early what his life’s tonight, because you’ve not ready at the time for these no punches in outlining what work was going to be. “I went excelled,” he said. businesses to be built there. they can expect as they move to college in 1975, and I’ve Seymour thanked Goodman Projected commercial develop- on to colleges and universities never left,” the longtime educa- and O’Bryan for inviting him to ment includes 70 acres for retail, around the nation. tor said. Tuesday’s honors banquet. He areas for six restaurants and four “You’ve been top dog here at He told the students not to also thanked the parents. “The hotels, 200,000 square feet for Cleveland High School,” judge a book by its cover, and students can’t do it by them- office space and 20 acres for Seymour acknowledged to the don’t judge people as they selves,” he said. apartments and/or condos. students. “But at college, appear on the surface. Moore also complimented the In addition to the number of almost everyone was top dog at “There are no right or wrong parents as the program began. direct industrial property employ- Cleveland Daily Banner some high school.” answers about where to go to “You have wonderful children,” ees, direct employment for com- Serving Our Community Since 1854 “You may feel like you’re college,” he said. “Most of you he said. mercial property is projected at www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016—9 Dressed for Success students speak at Unity’s Teacher Tea
By JOYANNA LOVE School the FUTURE After school pro- Banner Senior Staff Writer She listed math as her gram at Unity Center also favorite subject. attended and invited their It was a celebration of inspi- “When I grow up, I want to teachers. ration and education as Unity be a basketball player, a soc- The Unity Center is a min- Center students invited their cer player, a librarian and a istry of Broad Street United school teachers to participate singer,” said Jonathan Methodist Church. in this year’s Teacher Tea. Espinosa of George R. Stuart “This is such a beautiful Fifth-grade students pre- Elementary School. vision that began in the 1940s pared for the event through Espinosa said he enjoys when a church was started in the Dressed for Success pro- math and reading. this community,” said David gram and prepared short Andrea Zunun of Arnold Ketchersid, director of Unity speeches. Elementary School knows Center. Students highlighted when exactly the job she wants. She As time went on and people they were born, the school said she wants to be president moved out of the area, the they went to, their hobbies and of the United States. church folded. Later, Unity what they wanted to be when Mariana Salinas of Arnold Center was established on the they grow up. Elementary School said her site. Catelynn Crockett of Park favorite subject is social stud- “We had a resurrection here View Elementary said her hob- ies. because the vision has always bies are singing and football. “I want to be a doctor when I been service to the community. “When I grow up, I want to Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE grow up,” she said. Unity is located almost dead COLORFUL TEAPOTS and tasty treats graced each table during the Unity Center Teacher Tea on be a Realtor,” she said. Missy Reynolds coordinated center in Bradley County,” Davan Hicks of Oak Grove Tuesday. the Dressed for Success pro- Ketchersid said. said his favorite subject in gram and helped students pre- This allows the staff and vol- school was science. pare for the event. unteers to serve children from “When I grow up, I want to “We have had a great time,” a number of different schools be a soldier,” he said. Reynolds said. “Over the and backgrounds through its Evelin Gonzalez Garnica course of the last few weeks we FUTURE After school program, said her favorite subject in have learned about how DAWN youth group and youth school is language arts. clothes are made with a tour at leadership opportunities. “When I grow up, I want to Hardwick Clothes. We’ve had “The more diverse we can be be a doctor,” she said. speakers come in and talk to the better because …we are Basketball was a favorite us about public speaking and God’s family one and all,” hobby for many. manners, courtesy and dress- Ketchersid said. Garnica said she enjoys ing for success on the inside.” The program as been operat- painting and basketball. Students also went shopping ing for 16 years. Alyssa Shields enjoys basket- to select an outfit for the event “We thought let’s be the ball in addition to softball. and one for school. church, instead of coming here Trevor Walker listed basketball Other elementary school on the weekends and playing and NASCAR as his hobbies. students who participate in church,” Ketchersid said. “When I grow up, I want to be a teacher,” Shields said. Evelin Suarez said she wants to be an actress. Some wanted careers related to their favorite subject or hobby. Walker’s favorite subject in 430 INMAN ST. • CLEVELAND, TN school is science, and he wants to be a scientist when INSTALLMENT LOANS he grows up. Rey Barbosa said $ his “favorite hobby is soccer,” UP TO 1,250 and he wants to be a soccer Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE player for the Army team when WE ARE HERE ARYANNA BEN-JUDAH gives her speech in CATELYNN CROCKETT was the first to give a he grows up. front of teachers and students at Unity Center. speech during the Unity Center Teacher Tea. Others were interested in a FOR YOUR number of careers. CONVENIENCE “When I grow up, I want to be a cook, artist or a teacher,” Telephone Applications Welcome said Aryanna Ben-Judah of *Subject To Sexual Blythe-Bower Elementary Liberal Credit 472-3314 Policy From Page 1 Bates, who works closely any hospital emergency room said. with Campus Police, said there and ask for a “rape kit,” which The panelists all stressed have been no cases of rape on will direct specially trained the importance of victims talk- the college campus. However, medical staff to check the vic- ing to someone about their she said it is still a concern for tim for any injuries and collect assaults, even if that just Cleveland Daily Banner local students. and document any physical involves seeking counseling. “There have been incidents evidence. Victims featured in “The 1505 25TH STREET N.W. between students off campus,” West said victims are also Hunting Ground” shared sto- Bates said. encouraged to refrain from ries of awful flashbacks and Cleveland, TN 37311 She said those with the col- washing the clothing and nightmares they experienced lege will work with students to underwear they were wearing after their assaults. 472-5041 report any crimes, and victims when the assault took place. Benefield said it can be will be referred to any counsel- One might consider putting all extremely beneficial for some- ing services or other help they the garments together in a bag one who has been through a may need. which can be given to police. traumatic experience to talk West said the Cleveland “That evidence is very about it with someone. Those Police Department handles an important,” West said. “Many needing someone to talk to can average of 54 cases of rape times, a victim will feel dirty call the Family Violence each year. afterward and want to take a Program at 423-303-3522. The officer stressed each shower. It’s mostly a psycho- Tucker added the staff there report is important, and the logical thing. ... Still, some of will support victims of sexual department will investigate the evidence can be lost that assault through every part of each case in a timely manner. way.” the reporting process if the “It is a high priority every Event organizer Juliann victim desires. An advocate time,” West said. “No one Mathis, Cleveland State’s coor- can even be there for moral deserves to be treated that dinator of disability support support when the victim goes way, and we will do everything services, pointed out that a in for a rape kit exam. we can to find the perpetrator victim can have a rape kit West added local police will and hold them responsible.” done even if they are not sure treat victims with “a great deal Police officers find their job they want to report the inci- of compassion” when they satisfaction by helping victims dent to the police. report what happened to them. of crimes like sexual assault Tucker concurred, adding As a female officer, West has Completely Redesigned Web Page get justice, West said. She said hospitals will assign each rape at times been called upon to one officer brags about how kit a number. The number will help interview female rape vic- the first case he saw to its end be given to the patient upon tims. She explained victims are www.clevelandbanner.com involved him getting a rapist request, and the victim can not rushed or harshly ques- convicted and thrown in jail. share that number when tioned, and officers try to In the documentary, some of reporting the incident to the affirm the bravery it took to the victims said they were police. report the crime. Visit Our What’s Happening Section asked about every little deci- While the Family Violence “We stress this is not your sion they make prior to being Program’s sexual assault coun- fault,” West said. “This is assaulted. They said college selors serve in an “advocacy something we can get through Post Your Photos, Stories or Videos administrators made a point to role” and do not pressure vic- together.” ask them whether they had tims to file police reports, Attendees of the event also been wearing revealing outfits, Tucker said they are often got to see The Clothesline and they took offense at that encouraged to have evidence Project, an art installation con- PRINT PLUS 24/7 question. collected while they still can. sisting of T-shirts. The shirts ELECTRONIC One audience member asked One audience member asked were created by victims of sex- ELECTRONIC EDITIONS members of the panel how they how much time can pass ual assault and their advo- ONLY avoid asking questions in a before a person can no longer cates and contained stories of Includes full access way that makes victims feel report a sexual assault. assault and slogans against it. they are being “blamed” for West said there is no con- Each attendee was also a on your desktop, Includes full access what happened to them. crete time limit. In one local given a teal ribbon to wear and on your desktop, West said law enforcement case, a 20-year-old woman encouraged to spread the word tablet and mobile officers have to ask what vic- reported something she said about sexual assault. tablet and mobile tims were wearing, but that is had been done to her at 5 The panelists said they so the officers can collect all years old. hoped people would spread Daily & Sunday the evidence they need. DNA “It really depends on each awareness of sexual assault $8.95 Monthly (3 MONTHS) $21.25 evidence can often be found on story,” West said. “Report it and share what victims can do $2.95 Weekly the clothing worn by victims at regardless.” to get help. (6 MONTHS) $40.25 the time of the assault. However, she also noted that West said it is also impor- $1.95 Daily Though she acknowledged it the chances of evidence tying tant for people to know that (YEAR) $79.25 can be “extremely difficult” to the perpetrator to the crime consent is a very important think about reporting a rape are greater if the crime is part of any physical action right after it happens, there reported sooner rather than taking place between two peo- CCURRENT URRENT SUBSCRIBERSSUBSCRIIBERS WILLWIILL NEEDNEED TOTO FOLLOWFOLLOW are some measures victims can later. ple. In every circumstance, take to make sure as much Mathis pointed out each “no” is a word which should TTHESE HESE SIMPLESIIMPLE STEPSSTEPS TOTO REGISTER.REGIISTER.. evidence is collected as possi- report of rape creates a paper carry a great deal of weight. ble. trail for police. Even if a report “A lot of victims will think Click login, then Click “Don’t Have an ID” A victim is encouraged to does not result in a conviction, they cannot report a rape You will then need to provide your name, email address and refrain from showering after an it is possible it may help police because they gave consent at assault to make sure any DNA investigate and convict repeat one time and later changed zip code so the system can locate your newspaper account. left by the perpetrator offenders. their mind,” West said. “But in remains. “You may not get justice, but the moment, ‘no’ means ‘no.’ NNEW EW SUBSCRIBERSSUBSCRIIBERS WILLWIILL NEEDNEED TOTO CLICKCLIICK “SUBSCRIBE”“SUBSCRIIBE” The victim can then go to the next victim might,” Mathis That means stop now.” 10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Are they legal? Painkiller critics Women-only car services fill a niche take aim at hospital BOSTON (AP) — Ride-hailing companies catering exclusively to surveys, procedures women are cropping up and rais- ing thorny legal questions, WASHINGTON (AP) — Critics of how prescription namely: Are they discriminatory? painkillers are administered in the U.S. are calling on health In Massachusetts, Chariot for officials to phase out hospital procedures and questionnaires Women is promising to launch a used to manage pain. service featuring female drivers They say the current system inadvertently encourages the picking up only women and chil- overprescribing of addictive drugs like Vicodin and dren. Drivers will even have to OxyContin, fueling an epidemic of overdoses tied to the opi- say a “safe word” before a ride oid medications. Deaths linked to misuse and abuse of pre- starts. scription opioids increased to nearly 19,000 in 2014, the Michael Pelletz, a former Uber highest figure on record, according to the Centers for Disease driver, said he started the com- Control and Prevention. pany with his wife, Kelly, in More than five dozen non-profit groups and medical response to instances of drivers experts sent a letter Wednesday to the Joint Commission, a for ride-hailing services charged non-profit agency that accredits U.S. hospitals, asking it to with assaulting female passen- revisit its standards for pain management. Only hospitals gers. Pelletz believes his business that have been accredited can receive payments from govern- plan is legal, and he’s prepared ment plans like Medicare and Medicaid, making the group’s to make his case in court, if it standards highly influential. comes to that. The letter specifically takes issue with guidelines instruct- “We believe that giving women ing doctors to routinely ask patients to assess their pain. and their loved ones peace of “The Pain Management Standards foster dangerous pain mind is not only a public policy control practices, the endpoint of which is often the inappro- imperative, but serves an essen- priate provision of opioids with disastrous adverse conse- tial social interest,” Pelletz said. quences for individuals, families and communities,” states “Our service is intended to pro- AP Photo the letter, which is co-signed by health commissioners from tect these fundamental liberties.” MIchAel PelleTz, left, and Kelly Pelletz, both of Charlton, Mass., created the ride-sharing service Vermont, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Rhode Island. In New York City, the owners of Chariot for Women. The husband and wife entrepreneurs are launching the service this summer, featur- Behind the guidelines is the notion of pain as a “vital sign,” one of the body’s basic biological metrics that must be SheRides are also promising a ing female drivers who will pickup solely women and children passengers. reboot this summer. carefully monitored. Beginning in the 1990s, doctors were Fernando Mateo, who co- encouraged to measure pain alongside body temperature, founded the company with his deal,” said Rosabeth Moss workers are independent con- could be a “slippery slope” to hear rate and blood pressure. wife, Stella, said the company Kanter, a professor at the tractors, as is the case with other forms of discrimination. “All pain was viewed as being bad and so it pushed put the brakes on its planned Harvard Business School. “But Mateo and Pelletz’s companies, Stronger background checks providers too often to over-prescribe opioids,” said Dr. launch in 2014 after spending you just can’t discriminate. You are generally outside the on drivers and regular monitor- Michael Carome of the consumer advocacy group Public “tens of thousands” on legal fees can’t turn people away.” agency’s purview. ing of current ones might be a Citizen, one of the groups signing the letter. as activists and male drivers On the employment side, the On the consumer side, better approach, he suggested. Wednesday’s effort was spearheaded by Physicians for threatened to sue. The company federal Civil Rights Act bans Massachusetts and many other “There are likely passengers Responsible Opioid Prescribing, which advocates for alterna- settled one challenge, he said. gender-based hiring except states have anti-gender dis- who would feel more comfort- tive treatments to opioids, including non-opioid pain reliev- “We were accused of all sorts of when deemed essential. crimination laws governing able with drivers who are the ers, physical therapy and psychotherapy. The group is fund- things,” Mateo said. “So we went Courts have interpreted that “public accommodations” like same race or same ethnicity, so ed by Phoenix House, a non-profit chain of addiction treat- back to the drawing board.” “bona fide occupational qualifi- transportation services. where do we draw the line?” ment centers. When the company re-launch- cation” clause very narrowly, But those too, have excep- Campbell said. The same coalition filed a petition Wednesday with the fed- es as SheHails, men will be per- said Elizabeth Brown, a busi- tions. In Massachusetts, for Female ride-hailing users in eral agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid, the gov- mitted as drivers and passen- ness law professor at Bentley example, women’s-only gyms the Boston area interviewed by ernment health programs for the elderly, disabled and poor. gers. It will be left to female driv- University in Waltham, won a special legislative carve- The Associated Press had The letter asks that officials eliminate certain pain-related ers to accept male passengers, Massachusetts. out in 1998. mixed feelings. questions from patient-satisfaction questionnaires, such as: and for female passengers to Prisons, for example, have Michelle Sicard, a Granby, Ashley Barnett, a 24-year-old “During this hospital stay, how often was your pain well con- accept rides from male drivers. been permitted to hire female Massachusetts, resident who from Somerville, said it’s “well trolled?” While taxis driven by and for guards in select situations, but recently signed up as a Chariot intended” but avoids a larger The groups argue that such questions inadvertently women are common in Dubai the airline industry was for Women driver, said she isn’t societal problem — people’s atti- encourage aggressive use of painkillers to maintain high and India, such businesses famously ordered to end the concerned about the legal tudes toward women. patient-satisfaction metrics. would likely run afoul of anti-dis- practice of hiring only women debate. “It’s a solution to a problem “Aggressive management of pain should not be equated crimination laws in the U.S., as flight attendants in a 1971 “I don’t think it’s discriminat- that’s way bigger than trans- with quality health care as it can result in unhelpful and industry and legal experts said. U.S. Supreme Court ruling. ing against anyone. It’s another portation,” she said. unsafe treatment,” states the petition, which calls on the Major ride-hailing companies Whether the 1964 civil rights way to make women feel safe,” Carolina Quintanilla, a 22- government to release a proposal for a new questionnaire Uber and Lyft don’t give users law applies is also an open said the 33-year-old postal year-old from Boston, said she’d within 90 days. the option of requesting a driver question. The U.S. Equal worker. “I just think people consider using the service at based on gender. The Taxicab, Employment Opportunity overthink things and every- night. But even then, she said, Limousine & Paratransit Commission, which enforces thing becomes a battle of the there’s no guarantee of safety. Association, a trade group, says the law, declined to comment sexes.” “There are crazy women out companies vary on whether on the legality of women-only But Harry Campbell, an Uber there, too,” Quintanilla said. Reuse the News women may request a female taxi ride-hailing services. and Lyft driver in Los Angeles “You never really know nobody’s Recycle this newspaper driver. But spokeswoman Justine who runs The Rideshare Guy, a intentions. You have to trust “The safety issue is a really big Lisser noted employers whose blog and podcast, fears the idea your instincts.” Stay Connected In print, online or on the go , your local newspaper keeps you connected to what’s happening in your community and around the world. lifestyle sports Nano Visser/Parker Institute via AP features ThIs APrIl 4 PhoTo provided by the Parker Institute shows from left, Sean Parker and Jeffery coverage Bluestone at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Scientific Retreat in St. Helena, Calif. A proj- ect to speed development of cancer-fighting drugs that harness the immune system has academic and drug industry researchers collaborating and sharing their findings like never before. The newly created Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy is being funded by a $250 million grant from Sean Parker, the co-founder of the file-sharing site Napster and Facebook’s first president.
Napster co-founder bankrolls food and project to speed cancer work dining TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A project suits. Academic researchers like- California, Los Angeles; University to speed development of cancer- wise often guarded their work of California, San Francisco; fighting drugs that harness the closely until it was published University of Pennsylvania; and immune system has academic because their promotions, awards The University of Texas MD and drug industry researchers and sometimes revenue from Anderson Cancer Center — will collaborating and sharing their licensing patents depended on share their findings. findings like never before. individual achievement. That They’ll focus on early research. The newly created Parker often slowed progress. After initial patient testing, the Institute for Cancer With the increasing cost and institute’s technology-transfer Immunotherapy is being funded complexity of research, drugmak- committee will strike licensing by a $250 million grant from Sean ers began licensing or buying deals with drugmakers best able Parker, the co-founder of the file- patents and research programs to develop those drugs, providing local events sharing site Napster and from university researchers. Then funding for other early research. community Facebook’s first president. 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NATIONAL BRIEFS Camaro that was clocked at 171 Julian Hernandez was reported Julian Hernandez visited his mph and later 148 mph north of missing in August 2002 after his mother and her family in Duluth. coal to power electric grids. the Gulf of Mexico. father went to the Birmingham, Alabama last Thanksgiving and at 6-year-olds take pickup Padden was working DWI Coal demand has tumbled and Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Alabama-area home of the boy’s Christmas. Bobby Hernandez’s enforcement Friday night on attorney, Ralph DeFranco, says truck for a joyride in Kansas the effects have been devastating Collier says birding boosts mother to babysit. Hernandez Highway 61 between Duluth and the son hasn’t spoken to his NEWTON, Kan. (AP) — Police in coal mining communities from tourism and supports local mer- instead left a note saying that Two Harbors, and he gave chase father since a judge issued a no- say two 6-year-old boys took a West Virginia to Montana. Slowing chants before and after the busy he’d taken the child. It was the and caught up to the driver. contact order at Hernandez’s joyride in a pickup truck through economic growth globally has summer months. last time the boy’s mother saw The driver, a 36-year-old man, court arraignment in early a central Kansas town, damaging added to the pressures on the Collier said last year’s designa- him until last year. McGinty said five other vehicles and two mail- tion of the island as a Globally was cited for careless driving. Hernandez had threatened to December. Julian Hernandez is industry. Padden says the man didn’t really boxes along the way. Significant Important Bird Area take the boy from his mother if expected to be in court on Peabody Energy Corp. filed for provide a reason for speeding on Newton police Sgt. Josh “further put Dauphin Island on she ever broke up with him. Wednesday. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection the highway. Millspaugh says the boys’ three- Wednesday in the United States the map” among birders and Hernandez and the woman, who Cosby asks court to reseal block journey ended about 4:30 Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern nature lovers. Father of Ohio boy taken from still lives in the Birmingham area, testimony about affairs, drugs p.m. Tuesday when they rammed District of Missouri. Judge being asked to delay mother in 2002 to be sentenced weren’t married. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers another truck. All Peabody mines and offices CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — An Hernandez ended up in for Bill Cosby are urging a court One of the boys was taken to a will continue to operate as the Charleston church shooting trial Ohio man who authorities say Cleveland where he established to reseal the actor’s deposition CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Wichita hospital with minor lacer- company moves through the took his then 5-year-old son from new identities for himself and his testimony about extramarital South Carolina judge is being ations. The other was released to bankruptcy process. However, his mother in Alabama nearly 14 son. Hernandez obtained a driv- affairs, Quaaludes and payments asked to delay the state death- a parent. Peabody’s planned sale of its New years ago is scheduled to be sen- er’s license and a Social Security to women. penalty trial of Dylann Roof, who Millspaugh said it was “surpris- Mexico and Colorado assets were tenced in Cleveland. card using the name Jonathan Cosby doesn’t want the decade- is charged with nine counts of ing” to see such young occupants terminated after the buyer was Bobby Hernandez, 53, of Mangina. A neighbor in Cleveland old testimony used in the legal murder in last year’s Charleston when he responded to the scene. unable to complete the deal. Cleveland, pleaded guilty last said Julian Hernandez was battles he’s fighting with women church shootings. He said the boys didn’t say month to charges that included known as J.J. Bobby Hernandez who accuse him of sexual assault Mickey Mouse-shaped solar Defense attorneys say starting where they were going, but had kidnapping, interference of cus- was working at a factory in or defamation. the trial as scheduled on July 11 collided with cars and a full-sized facility unveiled at Disney World tody, tampering with records and Cleveland when he was arrested A federal appeals court in won’t give them enough time to van, and occasionally drove LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) forgery. Hernandez’s attorney has last November. He’s been in jail Philadelphia is hearing argu- mount an adequate defense for through yards. — It’s only fitting that solar panels said he hopes the judge will con- ever since. ments Wednesday. Roof, who’s charged with shooting Millspaugh says he didn’t know that will help with the power sider how well Hernandez cared The deception was uncovered The 78-year-old Cosby hopes the parishioners during a Bible the relationship between the boys. needs of Walt Disney World are for his son, Julian, and sentence last fall after discrepancies with a to overturn a ruling that made study. The truck they drove belonged to shaped like the famous ears of the Hernandez to probation on Social Security number arose the documents public last year at Circuit Judge J.C. Nicholson a parent. mouse that started the Disney Wednesday. when Julian Hernandez, an 18- the request of The Associated set the July trial date last sum- Verizon workers go on enterprise. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor year-old senior at a Cleveland Press. mer, giving both the prosecution strike amid contract dispute Officials with Disney World, Tim McGinty said after high school, started the college The AP argues that the issue is Duke Energy and Disney’s private and the defense just under a year Hernandez’s plea hearing that a application process. A school now moot given the widespread NEW YORK (AP) — About to prepare. He holds a hearing government on Tuesday flipped lengthy sentence is warranted counselor subsequently discov- news coverage that ensued. 39,000 Verizon landline and cable on the switch to a Mickey Mouse- Wednesday on the request to workers on the East Coast walked shaped solar facility located on 22 delay. off the job Wednesday morning acres near the Epcot theme park. A jury pool of 600 is to report after little progress in negotiations The facility is made up of June 28 for initial screening. since their contract expired nearly 48,000 solar panels and is operat- Questioning of individual poten- eight months ago. ed by Duke Energy. tial jurors and seating the jury The workers, members of two Duke Energy will sell the energy starts July 11. unions — the Communications to Disney’s private government, 3 charged in shooting outside Workers of America and the Reedy Creek Improvement International Brotherhood of police station set for court District. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) Electrical Workers — represent The energy will be used to installers, customer service — A man charged with murder in power hotels along Hotel Plaza employees, repairmen and other a shooting outside a Maryland Boulevard, as well as the Four service workers in Connecticut, police station that led to an offi- Seasons Resort. Delaware, New York, New Jersey, cer’s death is scheduled to appear Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, 11 U.S. jails win millions in in court along with his two broth- Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia grants to overhaul operations ers, who allegedly filmed the inci- and Washington, D.C., for NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven U.S. dent and are also charged. Verizon’s wireline business, which jail systems will receive millions of Michael Ford, Malik Ford and provides fixed-line phone services dollars in grants to overhaul oper- Elijah Ford are scheduled for a and FiOS Internet service. ations in order to reduce their preliminary hearing Wednesday. “We’re on strike to maintain overall inmate populations — Police have said 22-year-old good jobs and maintain our stan- some by as much as one third, the Michael Ford was driven to the dard of living,” said Keith Purce, John D. and Catherine T. Prince George’s County Police president of CWA Local 1101 MacArthur Foundation Department by his brothers which represents about 3,500 announced Wednesday. March 13 and began firing at the workers in Manhattan and the The two-year grants of between building and vehicles, causing Bronx. $1.5 million and $3.5 million to officers to return fire. Police said Standing on a picket line in jails in big cities like New York and Ford’s brothers helped him before Manhattan with hundreds of smaller ones in places such as and during the shootout and used union workers, Purce said they Charleston County, South their cellphones to record video of were prepared to stay out “as long Carolina, are meant to upend how the gunfight. as it takes.” jails function nationwide to Killed in the shooting was He said talks broke off last reduce unnecessary incarcera- plainclothes officer Jacai Colson, week and no new talks were tion, said Laurie Garduque, who who was shot by another officer scheduled. is heading the Chicago-based who did not recognize him and Verizon spokesman Rich Young charitable group’s initiative. viewed him as an armed threat. said the company was very disap- “The foundation’s goal is to Washington governor fires pointed that union leadership has change the way the nation thinks called a strike. He said it has hospital chief following escape about and uses jails,” she said. OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A trou- trained thousands of non-union “The whole idea of the initiative is workers to fill in for striking work- bled Washington state psychiatric to model best practices, have hospital will have new leadership ers and “we will be there for our models of reform, so that other customers.” after a man accused of torturing a jurisdictions can implement them woman to death escaped from the The workers’ latest contract on their own.” expired in August. facility last week. There are about 12 million Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday Complaint filed over ruling to admissions annually across the fired Western State Chief return gun from Smart murder more than 3,000 jails in the coun- Executive Officer Ron Adler. Inslee Dignified Services at PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — try. While inmates inside state said he would be replaced by Realistic Prices! Pamela Smart’s mother has filed a and federal prisons have recently Cheryl Strange, effective April 25. 2415 Georgetown Road, NE complaint with the state Judicial been the focus of sentencing and Strange had previously managed WEATHER INFORMATION 473-2620 Conduct Committee regarding a other reforms, how local lockups the state public mental health New Hampshire judge’s recent operate has received far less system. release of the gun used to kill attention. The escape was the latest in a Gregg Smart in 1990. Most jails hold people accused litany of problems at the 800-bed Linda Wojas tells WMUR-TV of a crime before a trial, and Western State Hospital, where vio- that she filed the complaint on experts say too many of those held lent assaults on both staff and April 8, a little more than a week are there on nonviolent offenses patients have occurred. after Rockingham Superior Court because they can’t afford bail, “These incidents have justifi- Judge Andrew Schulman ruled to have serious mental illnesses or ably eroded public confidence in return the firearm to its owner. suffer from drug addictions. the hospital,” Inslee said at a The owner of the weapon is the Almost 200 jurisdictions in 45 news conference. “It is clear that father of Vance Lattime Jr., one of states and territories applied for transformative cultural change is four teens who served prison time MacArthur funding after the foun- needed at this hospital.” in connection with the murder of dation announced last year it Inslee said he had relieved Smart’s husband. planned to spend $75 million over Western State Chief Executive Wojas’ complaint accuses five years to make the criminal Officer Ron Adler of his duties. Schulman of injecting his person- justice system fairer. Inslee said he would be replaced al views into the case by “perpetu- The nine other jurisdictions by Cheryl Strange, effective April ating the false narrative that has receiving the MacArthur funding 25. Strange had previously man- driven the hate-filled public in are: aged the state public mental New Hampshire for my daughter.” — Pima County, Arizona, which health system. Schulman’s office didn’t includes Tucson. Anthony Garver escaped last respond to request for comment. — Harris County, Texas, which week from the facility in Peabody, largest U.S. coal miner, includes Houston. Lakewood, Washington, where he — Connecticut, where all jails was being held after he was seeks bankruptcy protection are run by the state. accused of torturing a 20-year-old NEW YORK (AP) — Peabody — Philadelphia. woman to death. Garver and fel- Energy, the nation’s largest coal — New Orleans. low patient Mark Alexander miner, has filed for bankruptcy — Lucas County, Ohio, which Adams escaped April 6 through a protection as a crosscurrent of includes Toledo. key-locked window. Adams was environmental, technological and — Milwaukee County, apprehended the next day. Garver economic changes wreaks havoc Wisconsin. travelled to Spokane, where he across the industry. — Spokane County, was caught by authorities Friday The filing comes less than three Washington. night. months after another from Arch — St. Louis County, Missouri. U.S. regulators have repeatedly Coal, the country’s second-largest Birds aim for Alabama island on cited the facility over safety con- miner, which followed bankruptcy cerns and threatened to cut mil- filings from Alpha Natural soaring journey across South lions in federal funding. The Resources, Patriot Coal and other DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) — Centers for Medicare and miners. Officials on Alabama’s Dauphin Medicaid Services recently New energy technology and Island say the spring bird migra- extended the hospital’s deadline tightening environmental regula- tion season is bringing flocks of for fixing the problems from April tions have throttled the industry tourists and nature lovers to the 1 to May 3. and led to a wave of mine closures coastal area. A federal judge also has said and job cuts. Peabody makes Andrew Haffenden, who leads the hospital has failed to provide most of its money by selling its groups and lectures on the topic, timely competency services to coal to major utilities that power says the migration season typical- mentally ill people charged with the nation’s electric grid. ly peaks around the third week- crimes. New drilling techniques allowed end of April. U.S. energy companies to free Haffenden says the island is Authorities: Man cited after enormous amounts of natural one of the top four birding areas clocked driving 171 mph gas, driving prices lower. The in the U.S., and around 400 DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — result of those plunging prices species come to the island. Authorities say a driver was cited and changing environmental reg- Haffenden said the birds that after he was clocked driving 171 ulations has pushed major utili- stop on Dauphin Island this time mph in northern Minnesota. ties to choose natural gas over of year are generally arriving via The Star Tribune reports 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Murderers are mentors New steps to help people in Louisiana prison once with disabilities, notorious for violence student loans WASHINGTON (AP) — The ANGOLA, La. (AP) — A maxi- “I’ve been locked up other Obama administration is taking mum-security prison in places,” Bush said. “This place is steps to help people with disabili- Louisiana once notorious for its completely, 180 degrees opposite ties get their student loan debt violence is experimenting with a from what I expected. It’s almost forgiven, safeguarding their novel way to keep criminals out like a college campus.” Social Security payments. of trouble: Murderers and other The shop is run by John The Education Department on “lifers” are now mentors, teach- Sheehan, a convicted murderer Tuesday announced a new ing job skills and morals to non- at Angola since 1988. Sheehan process to better identify hun- violent offenders, preparing them said one recent graduate is earn- dreds of thousands of borrowers for another shot at freedom. ing $20 per hour at a New who are eligible to apply for an Since 2010, the pilot program Orleans area car dealership. existing federal loan forgiveness at Louisiana State Penitentiary at “It makes me feel good to know program. The program is for peo- Angola has authorized several that I’ve helped him,” he said. “I ple who are permanently disabled state judges to sentence dozens may be in prison, but I don’t and cannot work. of low-level offenders to at least want to think like a prisoner or Under Secretary of Education two years at the prison — typical- act like a prisoner.” Ted Mitchell says too few borrow- ly sparing them much longer The judges already see evi- ers have been taking advantage of terms behind bars. dence the program is breaking a the program because they may Roughly 130 of these “short- cycle of crime. And they give not know about it or the process timers” are learning such trades mentors much credit. of applying was too complicated. as automotive repair, welding, “Lifers have value,” said Judge Mitchell said one woman who had horticulture and plumbing from Laurie White, one of two New AP Photo been suffering with side effects inmates serving life sentences. Orleans judges who created the A mentor, left, works with mentee’s in the auto repair training shop inside the Louisiana State from breast cancer treatment that Each is assigned a social mentor program. Penitentiary in Angola, La. Judges have hand-picked dozens of non-violent offenders to spend at least left her permanently disabled responsible for their moral reha- Justin Singleton, 13 years into two years at Angola, avoiding much longer prison sentences. The judges see evidence that the program tried repeatedly to get her debt bilitation, amid hopes they won’t a life sentence for a murder con- is breaking a cycle of crime for its graduates. discharged — a process that took return to a life of crime once viction, said he feels like a father seven years. freed. figure or big brother. “That’s not how government Louisiana has the highest “And even though I’m not able should work,” Mitchell said in an incarceration rate in the nation, to be there, these guys are able to Short-timers get drug treat- including in New Orleans and tion once released. interview. “These are people who yet some experts say its six-year- go out there and do something ment and have to have a GED Baton Rouge, are currently “This is not a free pass for any- are struggling with health issues. old re-entry court program could positive with their lives,” said diploma. Stagg said lessons authorized to participate in body,” said Judge Scott Schlegel We want to take one worry off be a model for other states trying Singleton, 36. “That’s more about morals and values are cru- Angola’s program and a smaller in greater New Orleans’ Jefferson their plate.” to reduce recidivism rates — a rewarding than anything that I’ve cial to the program. companion program at a Parish. “If you want to change, Letters from the department measure of how many prisoners accomplished in my own life.” “Their main job is to teach women’s prison. But the state we are here to help you succeed.” will be sent to about 387,000 peo- relapse into criminal activity after Assistant warden Perry Stagg them to refocus their life, to Supreme Court appointed a par- Montrel Stiebling entered ple who the agency has identified they’re released. said prison officials from change their heart and mind,” he ticipating judge to examine how Angola without a high-school as eligible — loans worth about Nearly 100 inmates already Mississippi, Texas and other said. the program could be expanded degree or a trade after pleading $7.8 billion. Of those, about have graduated and left Angola. states have visited Angola to see Most states employ re-entry elsewhere, with Khey’s input. guilty to an attempted firearm 179,000 people have student Most needed a job lined up out- the program. In January, programs, drug courts and other So far, only one of 27 program possession charge that could loans that are currently in side prison walls to qualify for Attorney General Loretta Lynch specialty courts to reduce recidi- graduates from one court juris- have meant a decade behind default. release. attended a round-table discus- vism rates. What makes the diction alone has returned to bars. The 25-year-old earned his Borrowers whose loans are for- Thomas Bush, 30, said he was sion on it in New Orleans. Angola program unique, experts prison since the first was GED diploma and passed two given then would not be at risk of wary when he was sentenced to “She was very interested in said, is the mentoring by lifers released in 2013 — what Khey Automotive Service Excellence having their Social Security or the program for drug and firearm how we do things,” Stagg said. and the courts’ role in selecting calls a “very promising” rate. certification tests in prison. disability payments seized. offenses. Angola’s short-timers share and monitoring participants from Statewide, approximately 36 Six months ago, he landed a President Barack Obama Save for the razor wire sur- dormitories with their mentors the beginning to the end of their percent of Louisiana offenders job at a New Orleans car dealer- called for a more streamlined rounding this prison beside the but aren’t isolated from some sentences. return to prison within 3 years, ship’s body shop. process as part of his Student Aid Mississippi River, the auto repair 6,300 other inmates. “I haven’t seen it operate in the state corrections figures show. “I don’t think anybody should Bill of Rights last year. Mitchell shop looks like any other. “I want them to be exposed to U.S. in this way at all,” said Defendants charged with sex spend a day up there, but I don’t said the department worked with Instructors and students in the pressures and the tempta- David Khey, a criminal justice offenses or facing sentences regret it because it helped me out the Social Security grease-stained overalls work on tions of prison,” Stagg said. “They professor at the University of longer than 10 years aren’t eligi- a lot,” said Stiebling, who was Administration to identify people prison employees’ cars using need to be able to learn how to Louisiana at Lafayette. ble. Program graduates get five freed in 2012 but remains on with federal student loans who donated equipment. fight those temptations off.” Only nine court jurisdictions, years of court-supervised proba- probation. were also receiving disability pay- ments, and deemed permanently disabled. Beginning April 18, the depart- ment will start sending letters to House GOP tries to find consensus on help for Puerto Rico that group of about 387,000, explaining they are eligible for WASHINGTON (AP) — House Committee Republicans say that would have allowed the some of the island government’s worsened as a result of setbacks loan forgiveness. The letter will Republicans hope an emerging they are aiming to avoid a “colo- board to issue some rules and suggestions about the board and in the wider U.S. economy, and include an application that they compromise can satisfy Puerto nialist” approach, while taking regulations as if it were the terri- was a step in the right direction. government spending in Puerto will simply sign and return. Rico’s government, creditors and steps to get the island’s economy tory’s government. Gov. Puerto Rico has been mired in Rico continued unchecked as Unlike other borrowers, they will the GOP rank and file about how back on track. Alejandro Garcia Padilla said the economic stagnation for a borrowing covered increasing not be required to submit docu- the U.S. territory can deal with The new version of the legisla- revised version incorporates decade. The financial problems deficits. mentation of their eligibility. its $70 billion debt and emerge tion would increase the size of from its financial crisis. the control board from five to Rep. Rob Bishop, chairman of seven seats, with the two added the House Natural Resources members picked by the minority Committee, is trying to bring party in the House and Senate — together those competing inter- a clear enticement to Democrats ests, with a hearing set for who have opposed the bill. House Wednesday on legislation that Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi would create a financial control of California said the earlier ver- board for Puerto Rico. A vote was sion of the bill would exert expected Thursday on a new “undue and undemocratic con- draft measure from Bishop, R- trol” over the territory. Utah, and Rep. Sean Duffy, R- She still does not seem ready Wis. to sign on. Puerto Rico’s governor has “More work needs to be done said the island is in the midst of on the heart of the Republican a humanitarian crisis as multi- proposal to improve the makeup million-dollar payments to credi- and scope of the board and tors loom. Puerto Rico already streamline the restructuring has defaulted on some smaller process to make it more work- payments. able,” she said in a statement House Speaker Paul Ryan, late Tuesday, without detailing wanted to bring fellow the changes should would like to Republican aboard, quickly see. endorsed the idea of a seven- The legislation would not give member board to audit the San Puerto Rico the broad bankrupt- Juan government and put finan- cy authority sought, but would cial plans in place. The legisla- allow the board to decide tion let Puerto Rican leaders whether debt restructuring was have some say in the process. necessary. The board could facil- “Congress has a constitutional itate court-supervised debt and financial responsibility to restructuring. bring order to the chaos that is In an attempt to satisfy con- unfolding in the U.S. territory — servatives, the new draft would chaos that could soon wreak give creditors more of a say on a havoc on the American bond debt plan. market,” Ryan said. The House Republican Study Ryan, R-Wis., pledged last Committee, a group of around year to find a “reasonable solu- 170 conservatives, had tion” for Puerto Rico. But the expressed concerns about the proposal has divided debt restructuring provisions, Republicans and failed to attract throwing the bill’s future in support from Democrats and doubt. Texas Rep. Bill Flores, Puerto Rican officials. head of that group, said mem- At issue are the control board’s bers “are encouraged that there powers. Puerto Rican officials appear to be some improve- and congressional Democrats ments.” said a version of the legislation Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico’s from Bishop last month would nonvoting representative in take too much power away from Congress, praised Bishop and the territory’s government. Duffy for eliminating language Suspect in terrorism case wants home detention in Georgia ATLANTA (AP) — A man detention in Duluth, Georgia. accused of helping to provide Salim is a former Ohio State financial support to an al-Qaida University student. He is jailed leader wants a judge to allow him and faces trial in federal court in to live with relatives in Georgia Ohio. while he awaits trial. Salim’s attorneys deny his Lawyers for Asif Ahmed Salim involvement in what prosecutors say in court records that his sis- say was an effort to raise money ter-in-law, Gwinnett County for the late Anwar al-Awlaki, who Assistant District Attorney was linked to planning several Sabrina Nizam, has agreed to attacks against Americans. A monitor his activities if a judge U.S. drone strike killed Al-Awlaki allows him to be placed on home in Yemen in 2011. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016— 13 WEDNESDAY
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Phone 472-5041 or fax 614-6529 SportS [email protected] Lady Wildcats use speed Bears get to outpace Lady Raiders by Soddy, By SARALYN NORKUS with a run and runner on second Banner Sports Writer with a squeeze play,” Triplett detailed. still perfect BENTON — Two area teams The Lady Wildcats lone run of had the chance to meet at the the second inning came from a softball diamond for the first time squeeze bunt by Bowman, who in district Tuesday evening. reached second base while Kenzie The Polk County Lady Wildcats Rymer ran home from third base. Special to the Banner hosted the Cleveland Lady Polk scored six more runs in Raiders in non-league play and Soddy-Daisy — The Bradley the bottom of the third. Central Bears rode the pitching of picked up an 11-1 win in five BritLee Ogle started the Lady innings. senior Gunnar Norwood to take Wildcats out with a double and firm command of District 5-AAA by “We came out ready to play then reached third base during from top to bottom, from the first defeating the Soddy-Daisy Trojans Makayla Maynard’s at bat. 2-1 at Tom Higgins Field. pitch on,” Polk coach Bill Triplett At the beginning of Camryn declared. “We’re fortunate enough The Bears (9-0 District 5-AAA) Winters’ time at the plate, hold a two-game lead over the to have a little bit of speed and lit- Maynard stole second base and tle bit of power and that helps us Trojans (7-2), with three district then Ogle was able to steal a run games left for each team. out tremendously.” for the Lady Wildcats. Maynard The Lady Wildcats got off to a Norwood was in control all ultimately wound up on third night, allowing only a pair of hits strong start in the bottom of the base and Winters got out after first inning, where they scored while striking out eight in running Cleveland shortstop Caroline his record to 5-0. Norwood made four runs to go up 4-0 over the Owens made the catch. Lady Raiders. only one mistake, leaving a fastball Shyanne Graydrove the ball over the heart of the plate to Grant After Cambaria Woody and into left field for an RBI, making Aubrie Bowman were both Cordell, who promptly deposited the score 7-0. the pitch over the left-field wall. walked, Kallie Hawkins hit a Cleveland pitcher Allison Botts ground ball along left field line for “Gunnar was in command all struck out the next Lady Wildcat night, he established his fastball a double and two RBI. batter, bringing them to two outs. Polk pitcher Hannah Triplett early in the count and didn't fall An error by the Lady Raiders behind very many hitters,” said brought Hawkins in with a double during Woody’s at bat resulted in and then her courtesy runner Ally coach Travis Adams. “Holding a another Polk County run. good offensive team like Soddy to Morrow managed to sneak in for Bowman then knocked out a dou- the fourth run during a double two hits especially at their place, ble for an RBI. was huge. steal. With a 9-0 lead, Hawkins “I’d say the first inning (was our “We could have made his night a blasted the ball up and over the lot easier, but we just left too many best) because we executed well, center field fence for a two-run Photo by PAUL PRUETT but we executed squeezes in the runners on base. We had our homer, leaving the Lady Wildcats WALKER VALLEY FIRST BASEMAN Caleb Lawhon goes high for the throw as East Hamilton’s chances early to put some num- second and the third inning too. up 11-0. Jordan Gorman races to the bag during District 5-AAA baseball action Monday, at Walker Valley. We put a little pressure on them bers on the board, but we just couldn't get that one base hit we with our speed. We wound up See WILDCATS, Page 15 needed,” said Adams. The Bears stranded eight runners on base for Mustangs walk off with the game. The Bears scored a single run in the first, but missed a chance to add more, loading the sacks with one out but being unable to push victory over Hurricanes across another run. Junior Cason Still opened the game with a solid By RICHARD ROBERTS “We got a good effort from Grayson, and Jacob single up the middle and was Banner Sports Editor did a good job of holding it where it was and giv- moved to second on a perfect sac- ing us a chance to win in the seventh, which was rifice bunt from Jake Pressley. After dropping the first game of a two-game great.” Senior Tyler Carpenter singled series with East Hamilton, Walker Valley battled East Hamilton (4-11, 1-5 District 5-AAA) to drive in Still before Dylan to a much-needed district baseball win, thanks to scored one run in the first inning off two Standifer added his first of three Brice Gibson’s two-RBI single in the bottom of the Mustangs’ errors. hits on the night. Kyler Lynn seventh inning that gave the Mustangs a 7-6 Walker Valley (7-10, 2-6) came back in the bot- reached base on a fielder’s choice come-from-behind, walk-off victory. tom of the third to take a 2-1 lead when Hunter as the Trojans failed to get Jacob Buckner got the relief win for Walker Shamblin opened with a single to left field. The Carpenter in a run down between Valley coming on after starter Grayson Rountree Mustangs’ catcher turned the bag over to Kevin third and home. Trojan pitcher did his job for the Mustangs leaving after five Bowerman, who stole second and scored on a Gavin Rogers retired the next two complete innings with a 4-3 lead. Rountree gave Jacob Chambers RBI single. Rountree put the Bears to escape the jam. up only two hits while striking out four Mustangs on top, scoring Chambers on a double The Trojans tied the game in the Hurricanes and walking one. to right-center. fourth on Cordell's shot before the “We needed that one bad,” said a happy After a scoreless fourth, The ‘Canes took a 3-2 Bears retook the lead for good in Mustangs coach Joe Shamblin. “The kids just lead on a pair of singles and a Walker Valley mis- the fifth. Still was plunked to open Banner photo, SARALYN NORKUS fought — they keep fighting and I’m proud of cue. the inning. Presley executed his POLK COUNTY’S Kenzie Rymer, right, beats both the ball and them for the grit. It’s a gritty bunch of guys, they second sacrifice bunt, but was safe Cleveland catcher Kaylee Wilson, left, as she slides home during don’t ever give up. My hat’s off to them tonight. See MUSTANGS, Page 15 Tuesday’s game. See BEARS, Page 15 Bearettes play with ‘fire’ By JOE CANNON on the scoreboard. The visitors gle by Avery Dean. Banner Assistant Sports Editor also tacked on a two-run homer The Lady Hurricanes tacked in the top of the seventh for a 9- on a solo run in the third frame Although it didn’t result in a 1 edge before Bradley came with a two-out double by Alyssa victory, new Bradley Central roaring back. Strickler. softball coach Adam McClary The Bearettes (3-11, 1-6) will The guests’ five-run outburst saw something from his squad step out of the district this in the fifth was highlighted by a he’s been looking for. afternoon as Sale Creek and leg- two-run single by Tori Harris “We showed the fire we’ve endary coach Clifford Kirk come and RBI doubles by Sydnie been looking for,” he proclaimed to town for a 5 p.m. contest. Rogers and Dean. after his Bearettes rallied for a Bradley will return to league East Hamilton added a pair of half dozen runs in the game’s play Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at insurance runs in the top of the final at bat, but left the bases Cleveland High, before hosting seventh when Harris drilled a loaded while coming up on the Ooltewah Friday evening at two-run shot over the left field short end of a 9-7 tally against 6:30. fence. East Hamilton Tuesday evening The Bearettes got on the The visitors had to cash in at Bob McKenzie Field. board first Tuesday when soph- that policy in the bottom of the “We’ve got to figure out a way omore sensation Arianna frame, when Bradley exploded to play a whole game,” Coach Kimpson was hit by a pitch with for a two-out, six-run rally. McClary remarked. “We didn’t two outs in the bottom of the Sophomore CJ Beck got give up on ourselves after we got Banner photo, JOE CANNON first. She moved from first to things going by reaching on an BRADLEY CENTRAL shortstop Cassidy Lewis (4) tags out East Hamilton base runner Tori Barnes down big today.” third on an error and later error before Alyssa Cordell got In fact it was a one-run game scored on a wild pitch. aboard by way of a fielder’s (7), while Lady Hurricane Avery Dean (far right) heads back to second base, where Lewis threw her out until the fifth frame, when the East Hamilton answered a few choice. Kimpson and to complete a double play. Bearette third baseman Arianna Kimpson (11) started the play by fielding a Lady Hurricanes (10-13, 5-2 moments later in the top of the weak grounder and turning to trap Barnes. Lady Hurricane coach Norma Nelson had a close-up look at District 5-AAA) put a 5-spot up second with a two-out, RBI-sin- See BEARETTES, Page 15 the action Tuesday at Bob McKenzie Field. Soccer Mustangs latch onto fifth win in a row
By TYLER WICKMAN coach Tom Bayliss. At halftime, Walker Valley led 1- Sometimes we are hitting cross- Banner Sports Writer With all of the clean sheets by nil, but the scoring continued in bar after crossbar and not finding goalie Skyler Swafford, the the second half when Ben the back of the net, but we are not Winning is becoming the norm Mustangs have held opponents to Rodriguez received a brilliant hanging our heads. I am just for Walker Valley High School, as just seven goals all season, com- assist from McDonald as he proud of our psychological tough- the Mustangs posted their fifth pared to the 25 netted by their flicked the ball past the keeper ness this year,” he said. straight win Tuesday night in own strikers. with the top of his foot. There is not much time to defeating Ooltewah, 2-0. Lots of opportunities were cre- Walker Valley owned the pitch spare, as the Mustangs will now Not only is winning becoming ated for the Blue-and-Gold early in the category of shots on goal, look ahead to Thursday when they standard, but shutouts are as on, but it wasn’t until the 36- firing up 20 compared to a meager host Rhea County. well. This was the fifth time on the minute mark that they found their two by Ooltewah. “We are going to focus on play- young season the Mustangs (6-1, way onto the scoreboard. Samuel Statistics showed numerous ing our game. We never look 3-0) have held their opponents to McDonald was the catalyst for the chances to score in the 80 min- across the field and talk about our no goals. goal when he went one-on-one utes of play, but Bayliss was opponent all that much. We just “We talked about our (season) with an Ooltewah (1-5-2, 1-1) pleased his team never gave up, want to make sure we are playing goals and we revisited those defender to eventually blast the and has continued to score our game model, our style of play, (Monday) and I’m not going to zebra-colored sphere past the enough to win and get the job our intensity, and if we do that it Banner photo, TYLER WICKMAN share those in public, but a Owls’ goalie. David-Camacho done. usually takes care of itself,” Coach WALKER VALLEY’S Sam Gibson (19) receives a pass in Tuesday shutout today was something we Ordaz was credited with the “I just continue to be proud of night’s home win against Ooltewah High School. could check off the list,” said head assist. these guys in the effort they give. See SOCCER, Page 15 14—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
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AP photo AtlAntA BrAves second baseman Gordon Beckham makes the tag on Washington Nationals base runner Michael Taylor, who was caught in a rundown between first and second base in the third inning at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. Harper’s double in 8th lifts Nationals past the Braves
Chicago 41 40 .506 16 Central Division Monday’s Games WASHINGTON (AP) — Tough both against righty Jim Milwaukee 33 48 .407 24 W l Pct GB Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 4 to decide who was more Johnson (0-2). The left-handed on AIr Western ConferenCe Chicago 61.857 — Baltimore 9, Boston 7 southwest Division Cincinnati 52.714 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota 1 pumped up by Bryce Harper’s O’Flaherty entered to face the sports on tv WlPct GB Pittsburgh 53.625 1½ Houston 8, Kansas City 2 Wednesday, April 13 y-San Antonio 66 15 .815 — St. Louis 43.571 2 L.A. Angels 4, Oakland 1 go-ahead, two-run double in lefty-hitting Harper, who imme- Golf x-Dallas 42 39 .519 24 Milwaukee 34.429 3 Texas 7, Seattle 3 the eighth inning — the reign- diately hooked a hit toward the 7 p.m. x-Memphis 42 39 .519 24 West Division tuesday’s Games GOLF — LPGA Tour, Lotte Championship, first round, at Houston 40 41 .494 26 WlPct GB Detroit 8, Pittsburgh 2 ing NL MVP himself, who left-field line and away from Oahu, Hawaii New Orleans 30 51 .370 36 San Francisco 62.750 — N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 2 MlB BAseBAll northwest Division Los Angeles 44.500 2 Baltimore 9, Boston 5 clapped and yelled as he stood outfielder Jeff Francoeur, who 1 p.m. WlPct GB Colorado 34.429 2½ Tampa Bay 5, Cleveland 1 at second base as his silver dove in a bid to make a catch MLB — Miami at N.Y. Mets y-Oklahoma City 55 27 .671 — Arizona 35.375 3 Kansas City 3, Houston 2 7 p.m. x-Portland 43 38 .531 11½ San Diego 35.375 3 L.A. Angels 5, Oakland 4 chain bounced around his but had the ball go off his ESPN2 — Baltimore at Boston Utah 40 41 .494 14½ Monday’s Games Texas 8, Seattle 0 FSSO —Atlanta at Washington Denver 33 48 .407 21½ Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 4 Wednesday’s Games neck, or his new manager, glove. nBA BAsKetBAll Minnesota 28 53 .346 26½ San Diego 4, Philadelphia 3 L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-1) at Oakland (Surkamp 0-0), 3:35 Dusty Baker, who punched the “I saw the left side of the field 8 p.m. Pacific Division St. Louis 10, Milwaukee 1 Texas (Griffin 1-0) at Seattle (T.Walker 0-0), 3:40 ESPN — Miami at Boston WlPct GB Washington 6, Atlanta 4 Detroit (Greene 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Vogelsong 1-0), 7:05 frigid air with his gloved hands was open. Just trying to get 10:30 p.m. z-Golden State 72 9 .889 — Miami 10, N.Y. Mets 3 N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 1-0) at Toronto (Happ 0-0), 7:07 ESPN — Memphis at Golden State x-L.A. Clippers 53 28 .654 19 Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati 3 Baltimore (Jimenez 1-0) at Boston (Kelly 0-0), 7:10 and screamed some, um, something out over the plate I ESPN2 — Utah at L.A. Lakers Sacramento 33 48 .407 39 tuesday’s Games Cleveland (Carrasco 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Smyly 0-1), 7:10 choice words from the dugout. could hit that hole with,” said nhl hoCKeY Phoenix 22 59 .272 50 Detroit 8, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago White Sox (Rodon 0-1) at Minnesota (Hughes 0-1), 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers 16 65 .198 56 Arizona 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 8:10 Indeed, based on what the Harper, who was 0 for 3 to that NBCSN — Stanley Cup playoffs, Eastern Conference, first x-clinched playoff spot Washington 2, Atlanta 1 Kansas City (Ventura 0-0) at Houston (Feldman 0-1), 8:10 round, Game 1, Detroit at Tampa Bay y-clinched division Philadelphia 3, San Diego 0 thursday’s Games TV broadcast showed him say- point. “Back-spun it a little bit, 8 p.m. z-clinched conference Miami 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Detroit (Zimmermann 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Cole 0-1), 12:35 ing Tuesday night, Baker was cut it a little bit.” USA — Stanley Cup playoffs, Eastern Conference, first Monday’s Games San Francisco 7, Colorado 2 Chicago White Sox (Latos 1-0) at Minnesota (E.Santana 0-0), round, Game 1, N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh Cleveland 109, Atlanta 94 Wednesday’s Games 1:10 expecting to get chastised by Said Nationals starter Gio 9:30 p.m. Orlando 107, Milwaukee 98 Miami (Conley 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Verrett 0-0), 1:10 Cleveland (Salazar 1-0) at Tampa Bay (Archer 0-2), 1:10 NBCSN — Stanley Cup playoffs, Western Conference, first Washington 120, Brooklyn 111 Atlanta (Wisler 0-0) at Washington (Strasburg 1-0), 7:05 N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 0-0) at Toronto (Stroman 1-0), 7:07 his mother. Gonzalez: “The right guy at the round, Game 1, Chicago at St. Louis Charlotte 114, Boston 100 Detroit (Greene 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Vogelsong 1-0), 7:05 Baltimore (Tillman 1-0) at Texas (Hamels 2-0), 8:05 “I’m not kidding,” he said. right time.” soCCer Houston 129, Minnesota 105 San Diego (Rea 0-0) at Philadelphia (Eickhoff 0-1), 7:05 Kansas City (Kennedy 1-0) at Houston (Fister 1-0), 8:10 2:30 p.m. Chicago 121, New Orleans 116 Cincinnati (Simon 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Lackey 1-0), 8:05 “She’ll call me as soon as I get It made a winner of Blake FS1 — UEFA Champions League, quarterfinal, Barcelona at Oklahoma City 112, L.A. Lakers 79 Milwaukee (Ch.Anderson 1-0) at St. Louis (Leake 0-1), 8:15 Atletico Madrid Dallas 101, Utah 92 San Francisco (Peavy 0-0) at Colorado (Lyles 0-1), 8:40 in the car.” Treinen (2-0), who got FS2 — UEFA Champions League, quarterfinal, Bayern Sacramento 105, Phoenix 101 Arizona (R.De La Rosa 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 0-1), hoCKeY Harper’s big two-out hit on Francoeur to ground into a Munich at Benfica tuesday’s Games 10:10 3 p.m. Indiana 102, New York 90 thursday’s Games nhl Playoff Glance the first pitch thrown by reliev- bases-loaded 6-4-3 double play NBCSN — Premier League, Everton at Crystal Palace Toronto 122, Philadelphia 98 Detroit (Zimmermann 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Cole 0-1), 12:35 fIrst roUnD Miami 99, Detroit 93 San Diego (Pomeranz 1-0) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 1-0), (Best-of-7) er Eric O’Flaherty broke a to end the eighth. San Antonio 102, Oklahoma City 98, OT 1:05 (x-if necessary) L.A. Clippers 110, Memphis 84 Milwaukee (W.Peralta 0-2) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 0-0), 1:45 eAstern ConferenCe scoreless tie and lifted “That’s why you like that on tAP Wednesday’s Games San Francisco (M.Cain 0-0) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 0-1), florida vs. n.Y. Islanders Washington past Atlanta 2-1 sinkerballer on your staff,” Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. 3:10 Thursday, April 14: N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 New Orleans at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 0-1) at Washington (Roark 0-1), 4:05 Friday, April 15: N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m. for the Nationals’ 12th consec- Baker said. BAseBAll Indiana at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Cincinnati (R.Iglesias 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 0-0), Sunday, April 17: Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m. Cleveland State at Tusculum College (DH), 3 Sacramento at Houston, 8 p.m. 8:05 Wednesday, April 20: Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m. utive home victory against the Treinen stayed in for the Young Harris at Lee University, 6 San Antonio at Dallas, 8 p.m. Arizona (Ray 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 0-0), 10:10 x-Friday, April 22: N.Y. Islanders at Florida, TBD Braves. ninth but was removed after Soddy-Daisy at Bradley Central, 7 (JV 4) Detroit at Cleveland, 8 p.m. American league x-Sunday, April 24: Florida at N.Y. Islanders, TBD softBAll Toronto at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. east Division x-Tuesday, April 26: N.Y. Islanders at Florida, TBD “I was just excited we didn’t walking Gordon Beckham with Sale Creek at Bradley Central, 5 Miami at Boston, 8 p.m. WlPct GB tampa Bay vs. Detroit have to play extra innings,” two outs. Felipe Rivero then McMinn County at Cleveland, 5:30 Atlanta at Washington, 8 p.m. Baltimore 701.000 — Wednesday, April 13: Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. thursday, April 14 Orlando at Charlotte, 8 p.m. New York 42.667 2½ Friday, April 15: Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Harper said with a hint of a gave up Kelly Johnson’s RBI BAseBAll Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Boston 34.429 4 Sunday, April 17: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m. Tellico Plains at Polk County, 6 Utah at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 34.429 4 Tuesday, April 19: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m. grin when asked about his ani- double to make it a one-run Boyd Buchanan at Cleveland, 7 L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Toronto 35.375 4½ x-Thursday, April 21: Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBD mated reaction. “I saw the game before earning his first Chattanooga Central at Walker Valley, 7 Denver at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Central Division x-Sunday, April 24: Tampa Bay at Detroit, TBD soCCer WlPct GB x-Tuesday, April 26: Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBD whole dugout was pretty fired save of the season by striking Rhea County at Walker Valley, 6 Chicago 52.714 — Washington vs. Philadelphia Bradley Central vs Cleveland (at Lee University), 7 Kansas City 52.714 — Thursday, April 14: Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m. up about it.” out Mallex Smith. softBAll BAseBAll Detroit 42.667 ½ Saturday, April 16: Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m. The winning rally came after On a windy night with the Walker Valley at Soddy-Daisy, 5 Cleveland 23.400 2 Monday, April 18: Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Polk County at Boyd Buchanan, 5 national league Minnesota 07.000 5 Wednesday, April 20: Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Stephen Drew got his first hit temperature dipping into the Bradley Central at Cleveland, 5:30 east Division West Division x-Friday, April 22: Philadelphia at Washington, TBD tennIs W l Pct GB WlPct GB x-Sunday, April 24: Washington at Philadelphia, TBD as a member of the Nationals Walker Valley at Bradley Central, 4:30 Washington 51.833 — Texas 54.556 — x-Wednesday, April 27: Philadelphia at Washington, TBD: and Anthony Rendon walked, See BRAVES, Page 15 friday, April 15 Miami 33.500 2 Los Angeles 44.500 ½ Pittsburgh vs. n.Y. rangers BAseBAll Philadelphia 35.375 3 Oakland 45.444 1 Wednesday, April 13: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Cleveland State at Columbia State, 3 New York 25.286 3½ Houston 35.375 1½ Saturday, April 16: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. McCallie at Bradley Central (9), 4:30 Atlanta 07.000 5½ Seattle 26.250 2½ Tuesday, April 19: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Polk County at Tellico Plains, 5 Walker Valley at Anderson County, 7 softBAll Area track teams Cleveland State at Columbia State (DH), 5 Polk County at Loudon, 5:30 Ooltewah at Bradley Central, 6:30 saturday, April 16 BAseBAll Kingston at Cleveland, 1 claim top spots Cleveland State at Columbia State (DH), 1 Military Appreciation Day at olympic field 27.95. Teammate Keegan Jones Christian Brothers at Lee University (DH), 2 From Staff Reports softBAll placed second in the boys 200, Polk County at Coalfield (DH), 1 The Walker Valley and Rhea Cleveland State at Columbia State (DH), 1 County half-and-half meet came thanks to a time of 23.16. Christian Brothers at Lee University (DH), 2 Bradley Central saw Whitney sunday, April 17 to a close Tuesday evening. BAseBAll Mcconnell finish third in the Chirstian Brothers at Lee University, 2 Cleveland’s Narissa Riley fin- softBAll ished second in the girls 400- girls 3,200 with a time of Christian Brothers at Lee University, 2 meter dash with a time of 14:08.34. In the boys 3,200 1:04.36, while teammate Robert meter, Cleveland’s David BAsKetBAll Anderson finished third in the Tullock finished first with a time national Basketball Association boys 400-meter dash. of 11:11.35 and Cole Millard fin- eAstern ConferenCe ished third with a time of Atlantic Division Finishing first in the boys 400 W l Pct GB 11:13.22. The Bears saw y-Toronto 55 26 .679 — was Walker Valley’s Bryce x-Boston 47 34 .580 8 Nunnelly with a time of 52.98. Charlie McSpadden finish sec- New York 32 50 .390 23½ ond with a time of 11:13.02. Brooklyn 21 60 .259 34 In the girls 300-meter hur- Philadelphia 10 71 .123 45 Walker Valley’s girls 4x400 southeast Division dles, local runners claimed the WlPct GB top three spots. Cleveland’s meter relay team finished sec- x-Miami 48 33 .593 — Contributed photo ond with a time of 4:23.64 and x-Atlanta 48 33 .593 — MeMBers of the Walker Valley Lady Mustangs enjoy their most recent AAU basketball champi- Elizabeth Owens had a time of x-Charlotte 47 34 .580 1 51.03, while Walker Valley’s Cleveland came in third with a Washington 40 41 .494 8 onship win at the Volunteer Prospects 2016 Spring Screens. The victory is their third tournament win of Orlando 35 46 .432 13 Halie Lowe and Megan Holmes time of 4:28.05. Central Division the season, including the recent Go Hard or Go Home championship. The girls have triumphed over In the boys 4x400 relay, WlPct GB finished in second and third z-Cleveland 57 24 .704 — teams across Middle and East Tennessee to claim tournament victories. Front row, from left, are Miraina Walker Valley took the top spot x-Indiana 44 37 .543 13 place respectively with times of x-Detroit 43 38 .531 14 Patel, Macey Clark, Kaley Walker, Gabria Hubbard, Lauren Lay and Haley Jones. Coach Jordan 53.44 and 55.57. with a time of 3:39.91 and McElheney is at back. Not pictured are Emily Anderson and Summer Kile. The boys 300-meter hurdles Cleveland finished third with a were dominated by the Blue time of 3:41.11. Raiders. For the girls high jump, CyCy White (WV) finished first after Benjedi Casseus claimed first clearing 4 feet, 6 inches. with a time of 42.94, Eric Parker Bradley Central’s Rhyne came in second with a finish Howard and Natalie Jennings time of 43.66 and Myles finished in second and third Clabough came in third with his with a height of 4 feet, 4 inches time of 44.22. cleared. In the girls 800 run, Walker The Bradley boys took the top Valley’s Kendall Harris finished two spots in the long jump, with third with a time of 2:27.44. Colby Smith getting first place The Cleveland boys claimed with a jump of 19 feet, 10.5 first and second place in their inches. Ty Beavers followed in 800-meter race, with Mel second place with a jump of 17 Obadiah taking the top spot feet, 9 inches. Come in third with a time of 2:06.20 and Brian was Cleveland’s Miles Byerly coming in second with a Claybough with a jump of 17 time of 2:06.89. Walker Valley’s feet, 3 inches. Jacob Herd finished third after In the girls triple jump, finishing with a time of 2:07.68. Bradley’s Amber Bigham fin- In the girls 200-meter dash, ished first with a distance of 32 Cleveland saw Tiyanna Johnson feet, 2 inches. Walker Valley’s come in first place with her time Megan Holmes came in second Banner photo, tYler WICKMAn of 26.03 and Alliyah Enalls fol- rUnners tAKe off during the girls 800-meter run at Walker Valley on Tuesday afternoon. lowed in second with a time of See TRACK, Page 15 www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016— 15 Ready for the record Warriors go after 73 wins in finale
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — ago when he made comments take care of the games we were Stephen Curry never figured the about Golden State getting supposed to take care of and Chicago Bulls’ 72-win mark lucky. have it already out of the way,” could be matched or eclipsed. “You need luck in the West,” Green said. “The way this thing Twenty years later, the reign- Rivers said. “Look at Golden has played out, to be at home ing MVP and his defending State. They didn’t have to play us with one shot at it, it’s pretty champion Golden State Warriors or the Spurs.” amazing. You can’t not talk are on the brink of doing just The Warriors were annoyed for about it at this point. The whole that and making yet more history a moment, then went to work world’s talking about it now. It’s this season. showing the rest of the NBA they everywhere. There’s no way to “I knew what it was but you were for real — and playing with hide from it now. Honestly, real- never really thought about it in a bit of a chip on their shoulder, istically, I didn’t think it could be perspective of anybody chasing no doubt about it. They were done.” it. It was kind of that number knocked again along the way, While Kerr missed Tuesday’s that was out there that seemed with Curry’s pull-up-and-shoot- practice for a doctor’s appoint- invincible,” Curry said after prac- from-anywhere style criticized by ment, the Warriors were on task tice Tuesday. “Even at the begin- some Hall of Famers and other and enjoyed hosting Los Angeles ning of this year, even when we former greats. Angels sluggers Mike Trout and started 24-0, it was kind of: ‘Well, No harm, just part of it when Albert Pujols along with infielder maybe we can do it. We’re going you’re on top, Curry insisted, Cliff Pennington and reliever Joe to keep playing every night with then shrugged it off. Smith, who beat Curry at PIG. the intention of winning as many He can silence them all soon It kept the mood light with games as possible,’ but it just enough. much still at stake this week. sounded kind of ludicrous, 72- “It’s a big deal for sure,” Curry “We have an opportunity to do 10, how much good play has to said. “It’s our last regular-season something that has never been go into it. We’re there now, 72-9, game, our last tuneup before the done in history,” Curry said. “So and we’ve got one more chance to playoffs and nobody wants to many great players have suited beat it.” lose their last game going into up since the NBA began. For us That comes Wednesday, when the playoffs if you can avoid it, 15 guys to say we’ve accom- the Memphis Grizzlies visit and obviously 73. We want to get plished something as a group Oracle Arena as Golden State that number. Why not?” that’s never been done before, goes for win No. 73 to best the Curry and coach Steve Kerr that’s remarkable. We earned the 1995-96 Bulls. expected the Warriors to be bet- right to have a 48-minute game And to think of all the scrutiny ter this season, but this good? No to eclipse that mark and we have the Warriors got last June when way. This many wins? Hardly. to go out and finish the job, do it they captured their first champi- Not with every opponent bringing the right way. ... To be in this AP photo onship in 40 years. its best every night. position is special. It makes you GOLdEN STATE WARRIORS guard Stephen Curry (30) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Like that Golden State’s title Triple-double machine appreciate all the work that’s Parker in the first half, in San Antonio. was no way legit because it didn’t Draymond Green can’t believe gone into it, the sacrifice, the go through the San Antonio Golden State’s position now, good decisions from upstairs. bringing home another champi- tion will be short-lived with the initely deserves a moment to Spurs. Oh, and the opponents either. You want to enjoy the moment onship. playoffs coming. “We’ll be able to kind of reflect. But come the Warriors did beat were all He wishes the record hadn’t for sure.” “It should be a fun 48 minutes enjoy it. You want to be able to Thursday when we step foot on hurt. come down to the regular-season Whatever happens and hopefully a night we’ll enjoy all the hard work that goes the practice floor getting ready Clippers coach Doc Rivers ruf- finale. Wednesday, the Warriors know remember for a long time,” said into — if we get this last win — for the playoffs when it matters, fled Warriors feathers six months “It would have been cool to their ultimate task remains Curry, who knows any celebra- into an 82-game grind. That def- you’ve got to kind of move on.” NCAA will stay with CBS Track Braves and Turner through 2032 From Page 14 From Page 14 NEW YORK (AP) — With eight yet to be invented. It retains the with a total of 30 feet, 6 inches. inches and Bradley’s Nita Vaske 50s after the first pitch, the brought up from Triple-A years left on their deal to broad- existing format for TV, with early- Bradley also took the top two finished third with a throw of 26 cast the NCAA Tournament, CBS round games aired across CBS Nationals improved to 5-1, the Gwinnett on Tuesday and spots in boys discus. feet, 9 inches. first time a Washington-based Washington’s Gonzalez seeing and Turner are tacking on anoth- and three Turner networks: TBS, Bailey Timmons had a throw of After all was said and done, er eight. TNT and truTV. The Final Four team had that record since action for the first time since a 116 feet, 3 inches to come in first Walker Valley’s girls finished first 1951. March 27 spring training exhibi- The extension announced will keep alternating between and Spencer Goode followed in with a total score of 135 points. Tuesday goes all the way through CBS and Turner. The Braves fell to 0-7, their tion. Each threw six shutout second with a distance of 114 Bradley Central’s 111 points gave worst start since opening the innings. Baker said about 2032. The length of the contract The championship game was feet, 6 inches. Cleveland’s Jasper them second place overall and is not unusual for college sports on cable for the first time this 1988 season with 10 losses. Gonzalez: “He was very sharp. Culpepper tossed the disc 98 feet, Cleveland followed in third with “It’s been a tough stretch. I You wouldn’t know that he had these days, though with the year and drew a record-low rating 6 inches to take the third spot. 83 points. NCAA facing legal challenges on on TBS in a season in which feel like we’re playing good ball missed two weeks.” In the girls shot put, Walker In the boys competition, and we just can’t get that big hit Baker acknowledged it was multiple fronts, a lot can change viewership had been down all Valley’s Lauren Pate got first Cleveland claimed first place with in 16 years. tournament. When interest or get that big out or we come his fault for accidentally putting place with a throw of 31 feet, 8.5 a total of 168 points and Bradley up with a little miscue or some- on a hit-and-run when Daniel Provisions in the agreement soared in 2015, though, the inches. Teammate Haley came in second with 147 points. protect CBS and Turner should semifinals on TBS attracted huge thing that snowballs an inning Murphy got doubled off first Wattenbarger came in second Walker Valley finished third with on us,” said Atlanta catcher base on Jayson Werth’s lineout the tourney start to look very dif- audiences. place with a throw of 29 feet, 9.5 81 points. ferent. But network executives The field will remain at 68 Tyler Flowers, 0 for 4 with three to right in the seventh inning. “I hope this deal itself increases the teams. Back when the NCAA first strikeouts. “We’re getting close. inadvertently touched the wrong odds that March Madness agreed to a 14-year deal with We’re all still very positive in part of my body,” Baker said. marches on mostly the same. CBS and Turner in 2010, there here.” “That won’t happen too often.” “One reason we’re confident was talk of expanding the tour- Soccer Their futility in Washington is UP NEXT the worst stretch for the Braves Washington RHP Stephen the tournament will remain the ney to 96. That debate has all but From Page 13 premier event it is, is the finan- disappeared since, NCAA on the road against one oppo- Strasburg (1-0, 1.50 ERA) is 3-0 cial underpinning that CBS and President Mark Emmert said nent since a 13-game skid at the with a 0.53 ERA in his past Turner are providing to the Tuesday, and no discussion of Bayliss explained. The first half was kept close, Dodgers in 1951-52, according three starts against Atlanta, NCAA,” CBS Sports Chairman increasing the field took place Raiders roll over with Cleveland only taking a 1-0 to STATS LLC. including a 3-1 victory in this lead into the half. Their offensive Both starting pitchers were season’s second game. RHP Sean McManus told The during negotiations for this the Hurricanes Associated Press. extension. efforts ramped up in the second making their season debut, with Matt Wisler (0-0, 5.40) starts for The extension pays an average “We’ve had such great success half, where the Raiders scored Atlanta’s Jhoulys Chacin the Braves. of $1.1 billion per season, up with this format,” Emmert said. From Staff Reports three more goals. Goals were scored by Graham from more than $770 million on Levy suspects that once each COLLEGEDALE — Things con- average under the current con- game was televised live for the Hammond, Casey Beck, Jonathan tinue to look bright for the Collins and Grant Taylor. Picking tract. first time starting in 2011, the Cleveland Blue Raiders on the McManus and Turner added options “absorbed a lot of up assists were Casey Beck, Chris Bearettes soccer field. Pistrang and Luis Martinez. From Page 13 President David Levy expressed the thirst” for a larger field. After 80 minutes of play, the confidence, too, in the value of The switch to making every Goalkeepers Gustavo Wilhelm Raiders (7-2-2, 3-0) were once and Braxton Wiggins split time in the terms — what McManus matchup available on TV proved again victorious, this time picking Chattanooga State signee (EH); Jenn Corbitt, Arianna Kimpson (BC). RBI: called “a very prudent decision.” instantly popular. Long gone are goal for Cleveland to pick up the Emmaly Morgan followed with Harris 4, Dean 3, Rogers, Strickler (EH); Corbitt up a 4-0 win over East Hamilton shutout win. 2, Chealsea Sadler, Emmaly Morgan, CJ Beck “We believe it will be financially complaints about CBS’s deci- (0-8-1, 0-3) Tuesday night. The back-to-back singles, the latter (BC). Highlights: Harris 3-4, HR, 4 RBIs, 2 runs; profitable at the end,” Levy said. sions to switch among games The district action continues for of which drove in a run. Strickler 3-4, 2B, RBI, 2 runs; Danielle Scott 1-2, win moved them to 3-0 in District Cleveland on Thursday, when they BB, HBP, run; Dean 2-4, 2B, 3 RBIs, run (EH); The new deal includes the back when the network solely 5-AAA play and was their fifth With the bases still loaded, Kimpson 2-3, HBP, 2B, 2 runs; Corbitt 1-3, 2B, rights to technologies that have carried the tournament. play Bradley Central at the Lee senior Chealsea Sadler “took BB, 2 RBIs, run; Emily White 1-3, HBP; Sydney consecutive win. University soccer field at 7 p.m. Morgan 1-2, BB, sac bunt; Beck 1-3, RBI, RE, run one for the team” to plate a (BC). LOB: EH 5; BC 9. Records: East Hamilton teammate before junior Jenn 10-13, 5-2 District 5-AAA; Bradley Central 3-11, Corbitt ripped a two-run double 1-6 District 5-AAA. into the right-center field gap. Mustangs Wildcats The final run of the night From Page 13 came three batters later, when From Page 13 Beck brought home Corbitt on a Bears solid single up the middle. “We had four errors. It’s a work two batters down with K’s to set From Page 13 in progress. But we’re trying and up the dramatic bottom of the The Lady Raiders were able to well,” he said. Kimpson led the Bearette get their lone run of the game in Unlike the Lady Wildcat coach, attack, going 2-for-3, including we’ve just got to overcome those inning. at first after the Trojans failed to errors,” said Shamblin. Shamblin stepped in and took a the top of the fourth inning. Cleveland’s coach was less than a double, plus being plunked After their leadoff batter was impressed with the way things once and scoring twice. throw out the speedy Still at sec- The Mustangs came right back second thumping for the team and ond on the fielder’s choice. in the bottom half of the inning again passed the reins to unable to beat the ball to first had gone. Corbitt was 1-for-3 with a base, Botts, who had a double in “It wasn’t our best outing as a two-bagger, a walk, a pair of Standifer then delivered what with two runs to retake the lead. Bowerman, who stood on third turned out to be the game-winning Shamblin trotted to first after after a David single wound up in the first inning, singled. M.E. group, but they are a good hitting “ribbies” and a run scored. Hentz was able to advance Botts team and definitely solid defen- Emily White and Sydney Morgan RBI with a single over the second being hit by a pitch and again gave shallow left. Chambers stepped to base bag, chasing Still home. way to Bowerman. Rob David fol- the plate next and promptly tied and reach first due to a Polk sively. We could have been better both reached base twice with a County error. The bases were (Tuesday),” Harris stated. hit and a free pass. The Bears host the Trojans lowed with a single to center and the game with a hit to right that tonight at 7, with a chance to Bowerman raced home with the scored Bowerman. Seconds later, then loaded up by Ambra Belcher. “We’ve just got to pay attention Bradley left nine runners on With only one out on the board, to practicing ‘game-like.’ That’s base in the contest, including a clinch the regular season district tying run, courtesy of a Chambers Gibson set off the Mustangs’ cele- crown with a win. single to right that took a fortu- bration with a solid single to cen- a sacrifice by Teliyah Cobbs drove our biggest thing right now, trio of ducks on the pond when in Botts and left Cleveland with warming up with a purpose, the game’s final out was record- itous hop past the Hurricanes’ ter field that scored David and BEARS 2, TROJANS second baseman. David put the Chambers to give Walker Valley runners on scoring positions at doing everything with a purpose ed. Bradley Central 100 010 0 — 2 8 1 Mustangs out front 4-3 by hus- the walk-off 7-6 win. second and third base. — not just going through the “We had some good hits, but Soddy-Daisy 000 100 0 — 1 2 0 Unfortunately, the Lady motions and expecting our bodies we still left too many runners on WP: Gunnar Norwood LP: Gavin Rogers. HR Grant tling home on a wild pitch. “Brice did not look good at the Cordell (SD). Highlights: Dylan Standifer 3-4 RBI, Right-hander Ben Clark took plate all night long, but he’s the Raiders were unable to bring to be game-like when the game base,” bemoaned Coach Tyler Carpenter 2-4 RBI, Cason Still 1-3 2r, Norwood over on the hill for the Mustangs guy we want up there in that situ- those runners home before Polk comes. When those situations McClary. 1-3, Presley 1-2. to open the sixth, but was lifted by ation and he came through for ended their at bat. come like having the bases “Bradley played tough and Shamblin after giving up three us,” said Shamblin. “When we Following the run-rule win, loaded, we’re not prepared.” made a good comeback,” pro- singles and a pair of walks that overcome the errors and we do coach Triplett had nothing nega- Polk County has today off, claimed EH head coach Norman gave East Hamilton a 6-4 lead. what we need to do on the mound, tive to say about his team and while Cleveland jumps back into Nelson. “We are the ‘walking With the bases loaded and only we’re going to be a pretty good ball was glad to see that their hitting District 5-AAA action and hosts wounded’ right now with three Tuxedo one out, Shamblin walked to the team.” had stayed consistent. McMinn County at 5 p.m. players injured, plus we were Rental Service mound, pulling Clark in favor of “I felt like we’d hit it a little bit missing a couple more due to Groom’s Tux Buckner who fanned the first two MUSTANGS 7, HURRICANES 6 when it started getting warm and GAME SUMMARY the Tennessee Promise meeting East Hamilton 100 023 0 — 6 5 1 the weather changed. We’ve got Cleveland 000 10 — 1 2 3 tonight.” Free When Hurricanes he faced to end the Walker Valley 002 020 3 — 7 9 4 Polk County 416 0x — 11 8 2 inning and prevent further dam- WP: Jacob Buckner LP: Brandon DelValle 2B: some competitors in the box so I WP: Hannah Triplett (8-3). LP: Allison Botts. HR: GAME SUMMARY You Rent Grayson Rountree (WV). Highlights: Logan Kenney feel like we’re going to hit it down Kallie Hawkins (PC). 2B. Botts (C); Hawkins, Aubrie East Hamilton 011 050 2 — 9 12 3 6 Tuxes age. 1-1 2 RBIs, Matt Walters 2-4, Blake Aldridge 1-2 RBI Bowman, Triplett, BritLee Ogle (PC). Highlights: Bradley Central 100 000 6 — 7 8 2 Buckner fanned the first batter (EH); Rob David 2-4, Jacob Chambers 4-4 2 RBI, the stretch now. You don’t hit it Botts 2 hits (C); Hawkins 2-3, 4 RBI, 2 runs; WP: Sydnie Rogers 7.0 IP, 3 K’s, 2 BB, 2 HBP, 8 Brice Gibson 2 RBIs, Rountree 2-3 RBI (WV) everyday, but for the past four or Bowman 2-2, 2 RBI; Triplett 1-2, RBI; Ogle 1-3; hits, 0 ER; LP: Jenn Corbitt 7 IP, 4 K’s, 1 BB, 1 he faced in the top of the seventh, Records: East Hamilton 4-11, 1-5 District 5-AAA; Shyanne Gray 1-2, RBI; Makayla Maynard 1-2 (PC). HBP, 12 hits, 7 ER. HR: Tori Harris (EH). 2B: gave up a walk and sat the next Walker Valley 7-10, 2-6. five games we’ve swung it pretty Records: Cleveland 4-10; Polk County 13-5. Sydnie Rogers, Alyssa Strickler, Avery Dean 16—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, April 13, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Editorials Iran deal puts U.S. in a bind Obama eager to promote better relationship, A village raises a child, but international critics take issue with plan a village can save a child WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama admin- have ruled out allowing Iran access to the long-established credo istration is in a bind. Between Iran and a U.S. financial system or direct access to It takes the councilmen, hard place. AP NEWS ANALYSIS U.S. dollars — still prohibited by U.S. law. among loving parents aldermen, commissioners and As it seeks to implement, preserve and But they are considering whether, and how, Agoes something like this: department heads. strengthen the landmark nuclear deal it to respond to the Iranian complaints and “It takes a village to raise a It takes the Courthouse clerk. negotiated with Iran, the administration is what current U.S. laws and financial regu- the European and Asian demands for clarity child.” It takes the City Hall recep- being buffeted by criticism from all sides: lations allow them to do. Essentially, they on the financial rules. We can think of little that tionist. Iran, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, not to want a promise that the U.S. will not prose- The administration has sent State mention members of Congress, including cute or punish them for transactions that Department and Treasury officials to try to holds more truth, especially so It takes the smiling face of a some who supported the agreement. involve Iran. explain the regulations, but questions in today’s rushed society where best friend. Eager that a successful deal and a new Adding to their unease is the 2016 U.S. remain. Some European leaders, notably families are splintered — not by It takes the best smile of all era in the U.S.-Iran relationship be part of presidential election, in which the top French President Francois Hollande, have lack of love, but by lack of time who say, “Hey.” President Barack Obama’s legacy, his Republican prospects have pledged to rip personally raised the matter with Obama, to profess that love. It takes the good days, the administration finds itself encouraging for- up the nuclear deal. diplomats say. eign trade with Iran even as it forbids most At the same time, Israel, its supporters Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Dad works long hours at the bad days, the days of sadness American commerce with the Islamic and Arab nations are crying foul over Iran’s Secretary of State John Kerry, who negotiat- office, sometimes getting home and the days of delight. Republic. Those efforts are complicated by continued testing of ballistic missiles as ed the nuclear deal, argue that the adminis- by dark, sometimes after dark. It takes the sum of all and the the fact that the United States continues to well as its ongoing support for Lebanon’s tration must live up to the “letter and spirit” Mom works long hours at her summation of all lessons condemn and try to punish Iranian actions Hezbollah movement, Syrian President of the sanctions relief. They say Iran has job as well, but at quitting time learned. in non-nuclear arenas such as Tehran’s Bashar Assad’s government and Yemen’s complied and must get the benefits of the support of terrorist groups and belligerence Houthi rebels. agreement even if Tehran continues other she still has hours of unpaid Yes, it is true. It takes a vil- toward Israel. They say Iran is as dangerous as ever. objectionable activities. They have left the work waiting at home. lage to raise a child. Under the nuclear deal that took effect in Many members of Congress agree and are door open to further sanctions relief, prima- Sons have football practice And now let us add this twist. January, Iran curtailed its nuclear program demanding new sanctions. rily as it concerns foreign businesses trad- after school. It also takes a village ... the in exchange for billions of dollars in sanc- While the administration says it remains ing with Iran. Daughters have practice as same village ... to prevent child tions relief. Iran has complied with its obli- vehemently opposed to Iran’s missile tests U.S. lawmakers, many of whom opposed well, whether it’s basketball, abuse. gations to date. and destabilizing activities throughout the the nuclear deal on principle, have moved But Iran says the economic boon isn’t Middle East, it insists the nuclear deal has to prevent what they say is an administra- softball, soccer or track. We offer this thought with enough because of remaining U.S. economic made Iran less of a threat. The cost of walk- tion overreach: a proposal to ease rules Some perform in the band. purpose. April is Child Abuse penalties for its other behavior, and some ing away from the deal, U.S. officials main- relating to the use of the dollar in third- Some are cheerleaders. Some Prevention Month nationally, officials have threatened to walk away from tain, will be even more destabilization and a party foreign currency exchanges in support have extracurricular activities and within our great state of one of Obama’s chief foreign policy achieve- graver threat. of deals with Iran. Administration officials requiring their time after school. Tennessee it has been ments — the other is the rapprochement Thus, the U.S. has been thrust into a role say such an easing is unnecessary because with Cuba of defending Iran on its nuclear deal compli- those transactions are allowed. Still, the Some go to the library to study declared as such by Gov. Bill Asian and European government and ance and condemning its other actions as it suggestion of a change has Capitol Hill on or to meet in study groups. Haslam. companies, primarily banks, are balking at simultaneously promotes business with Iran edge. Many have part-time jobs ... There is no magic in naming doing now-legal business with Iran, because in the context of the new leeway afforded by Despite the uncertainty, the administra- at the neighborhood grocery April to this task. It is merely a of uncertainty over those remaining sanc- sanctions relief. tion has refused so far to say what, if any- store, the mall, a retailer or a 30-day period in a lifetime of tions. They want written clarification about Obama and his national security aides thing, it will do to clear the air. restaurant. years. Indeed, Child Abuse Dad has yard chores, car Prevention Month is a time of repairs and volunteer work. awareness that should be ANNIE’S Mom has choir practice, remembered all 12 months of cooking, paying the bills, par- the year, every day of each MAILBOX ent-teacher sessions and month and throughout each checking in on elderly parents year that follows the present. Dear Annie: I am writing about or homebound grandparents. It is that important. “Crying Mother,” who views her Both have Neighborhood Of all the crimes that haunt formerly loving and involved Watch, PTA, PTO, dinnertime Planet Earth, child abuse is daughter-in-law as “cold and dis- meetings and after-hour busi- among the most frightening. tant” now that the children are older. You gave her some possible ness briefings. Some would argue it is the explanations. I’d like to suggest Sons have dates. Daughters most vulgar, the most inhu- another. have stay-overs. Both have mane and the most criminal. Parents’ days are filled with friends who need social time, It is not a point we will argue. meeting the needs of their growing down time and personal time. It is a point we will support children, in addition to maintain- ing a home and keeping up with To say today’s family mem- through this reminder: Our chil- career responsibilities. This may bers are sometimes perfect dren are the most precious gift be the busiest and most stressful strangers is not always far from given to those who are blessed time of their lives. They have less the truth. It’s why few meals are to be parents. We are their pro- time to think about their parents, shared at the kitchen table. It’s tectors. We are their coun- yet they need their parents’ love and support more than ever. why Mom and Dad are often selors. We are their first line of After our first was born, my the last to know. It’s why defense against any evil that father-in-law would call to say teenagers feel a sense of neg- would dare do them harm. that he would be grilling that lect, not because it’s intended We urge our Cleveland and weekend and wondered if the but because it’s symptomatic of Bradley County community to baby would like some prime rib. life itself. My mother-in-law was happy to remember the ill-fated life of an bake and decorate cookies with Such hectic schedules point innocent 4-year-old of the late TODAY IN HISTORY my second-grader for a school to the need for the village 1970s. Her name was Melisha activity. I would suggest that approach in raising impression- Gibson. She died at the hands “Crying Mother” step into a more able boys and maturing girls to of child abuse. Her legacy lives (AP) Today is Wednesday, April ited the Great Synagogue of World War II past and stance supportive role. Does she invite 13, the 104th day of 2016. There Rome in the first recorded papal toward Israel, died in Luebeck, become responsible young on, now almost four decades the family over for a meal and fun are 262 days left in the year. visit of its kind to a Jewish house Germany. activity? Does she offer to take the men and influential young since her tragic loss. Today’s Highlight in History: of worship. Today’s Birthdays: Movie children so the parents can have women. Child abuse is a crime as cer- On April 13, 1970, Apollo 13, In 1992, the Great Chicago director Stanley Donen is 92. time alone? Does she inquire It takes the parents. tain as the light of day and the four-fifths of the way to the Flood took place as the city’s cen- Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse about the children’s activities and It takes the grandparents. dark of night. moon, was crippled when a tank tury-old tunnel system and adja- Campbell, R-Colo., is 83. Actor attend when possible? containing liquid oxygen burst. cent basements filled with water Lyle Waggoner is 81. Actor It takes the favorite teacher. Child abuse is a victim of cir- Grandparents can be very impor- (The astronauts managed to from the Chicago River. Edward Fox is 79. Actor Paul tant to families, and such efforts It takes the principal. cumstance and a circumstance return safely.) Ten years ago: Confessed al- Sorvino is 77. Rhythm-and-blues are greatly appreciated. — Been It takes the trusted SRO. of the unimagined. On this date: Qaida conspirator Zacarias singer Lester Chambers is 76. There on Both Sides It takes the police officer on Child abuse is a terrible In 1613, Pocahontas, daughter Moussaoui expressed no remorse Movie-TV composer Bill Conti is Dear Been There: There are patrol. wrong, yet one that can be pre- of Chief Powhatan, was captured for his role in the 9/11 attacks as 74. Rock musician Jack Casady always two sides to every story It takes the Sunday School vented by not looking away and by English Capt. Samuel Argall he took the stand for the second is 72. Actor Tony Dow is 71. (sometimes three). We hope in the Virginia Colony. (During a time in his death-penalty trial in Singer Al Green is 70. Actor Ron “Crying Mother” will give your leaders at church. doing what is right. yearlong captivity, Pocahontas Alexandria, Virginia. British Perlman is 66. Actor William great suggestions a try. It takes the uncles. Child abuse is a family converted to Christianity and author Dame Muriel Spark died Sadler is 66. Singer Peabo ——— It takes the aunts. shame, a societal ill and a com- ultimately opted to stay with the in Florence, Italy, at age 88. Bryson is 65. Bandleader/rock (About the writers: Annie’s It takes the big brother. munity stain. English.) Five years ago: Ousted musician Max Weinberg is 65. Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell In 1742, Handel’s “Messiah” Egyptian President Hosni Bluegrass singer-musician Sam and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors It takes the big sister. Child abuse is a worst-case had its first public performance Mubarak and his two sons were Bush is 64. Rock musician It takes the grocer on the dis- of the Ann Landers column. Please scenario within a family of in Dublin, Ireland. detained for investigation of cor- Jimmy Destri is 62. Singer-musi- email your questions to anniesmail- tant corner. strains. In 1743, the third president of ruption, abuse of power and cian Louis Johnson (The [email protected], or write to: It takes the clothing manager Child abuse is a travesty, a the United States, Thomas killings of protesters. A federal Brothers Johnson) is 61. Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators in the big-box store. tragedy and a sorrowful tribula- Jefferson, was born in Shadwell jury in San Francisco convicted Comedian Gary Kroeger is 59. Syndicate, 737 3rd St., Hermosa It takes the preacher. in the Virginia Colony. Barry Bonds of a single charge of Actress Saundra Santiago is 59. Beach CA 90254.) tion; yet, it is stoppable, avoid- In 1861, at the start of the Civil obstruction of justice, but failed It takes the assistant pastor. able and escapable. War, Fort Sumter in South to reach a verdict on the three It takes the head coach. Child abuse might not have a Carolina fell to Confederate counts at the heart of allegations It takes the graduate assis- cure, but child abuse has a forces. that he’d knowingly used Cleveland Daily Banner In 1912, the Royal Flying steroids and human growth hor- tant. cause. And when that cause is – – It takes the lab instructor. found by those who want to Corps, a predecessor of Britain’s mone and lied to a grand jury Established in 1854 Royal Air Force, was created. about it. (Bonds’ conviction for It takes the ladies at the local know, then needless pain and In 1943, President Franklin D. obstruction was ultimately over- EDITOR AND PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER auxiliary. searing hurt can be taken away Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson turned.) The NBA fined Kobe Stephen L. Crass Jim Bryant It takes the men and the as surely as the tears of the Memorial in Washington D.C., on Bryant $100,000 for using a women in civic clubs. innocent can be dried by a lov- the 200th anniversary of the derogatory gay term in frustra- OFFICE MANAGER CIRCULATION DIRECTOR It takes the head librarian. ing hand and healed by a car- third American president’s birth. tion over a referee’s call. Herb Lacy In 1958, Van Cliburn of the One year ago: Republican Joyce Taylor It takes the aging veteran. ing heart. United States won the first Sen. Marco Rubio entered the SPORTS EDITOR It takes the library staff that There is more to be said International Tchaikovsky 2016 presidential race with a ASSOCIATE EDITOR Richard Roberts stocks the shelves and mops about child abuse during this Competition for piano in Moscow; rally in Miami. A federal judge in Rick Norton the floors. national month of awareness. Russian Valery Klimov won the Washington sentenced former ADVERTISING DIRECTOR violin competition. Blackwater security guard It takes the car mechanic. We will say it in a future edition, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jack Bennett It takes the small-engine In 1964, Sidney Poitier became Nicholas Slatten to life in prison but we will use the words of one the first black performer in a and three others to 30-year Gwen Swiger RETAIL SALES MANAGER repairman. who knows best — Gloria leading role to win an Academy terms for their roles in a 2007 Sheena Meyer It takes the plumber. Miriam Ortiz, a Healthy Award, for his performance in shooting in Baghdad’s Nisoor LIFESTYLES EDITOR It takes the electrician. Families Home Visitor for “Lilies of the Field.” Square that killed 14 Iraqi civil- William Wright PRESS SUPERVISOR It takes the server at a busy Prevent Child Abuse In 1965, 16-year-old Lawrence ians and wounded 17 others. A Richard Yarber restaurant. Wallace Bradford, Jr. was judge in Phoenix sentenced Jodi Tennessee. appointed by New York Arias to life in prison for killing 423-472-5041 It takes the customers who We will give her a coming Republican Jacob Javits to be her ex-boyfriend, Travis Telephone make them busy. forum because it is she, and the first black page of the U.S. Alexander. Guenter Grass, 87, It takes the friendly neighbor. professionals like her, who best Senate. the Nobel-winning German writer 423-614-6529 423-476-1046 It takes the elderly couple understand the crime and who In 1975, the President of Chad, who gave voice to the generation Newsroom Fax Office & Advertising Fax down the street. can best rally the cause against Francois Tombalbaye, was killed that came of age during the hor- in a military coup. rors of the Nazi era but later ran 1505 25th Street N.W. - Cleveland, TN 37311 • P.O. Box 3600 Cleveland, TN 37320 It takes the mayor. it. 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