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162nd YEAR • No. 104 AUGUST 29, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ Wilson bond set at $500,000; hearing Sept. 8
By ALLEN MINCEY was returned to Bradley County eventually taken into custody. Assistant District Attorney Cindy enforcement was contacted, and Banner Staff Writer Saturday evening. He is being His daughter was being cared for LeCroy-Schemel, also scheduled an endangered child alert was held at the Bradley County Jail until family could get to that area Wilson’s preliminary hearing for sent across the country. Michael Wilson, the non-custo- on a charge of aggravated kid- to bring her back to Bradley Sept. 8. The pair was initially thought dial father who was arrested last napping, which was upgraded to County. Wilson was to return his to be traveling along the East week while with his daughter in that charge from custodial inter- General Sessions Court Judge daughter on Aug. 7 to her grand- Coast and in Florida. Prior to Colorado, made his first appear- ference by the 10th Judicial Sheridan Randolph set a bond of mother, who has custody of 2- being apprehended in Colorado, ance in Bradley County court District Attorney General Steve $500,000 on Wilson. He said year-old Skyla Wilson after hav- Wilson and his daughter were this morning. Crump’s office. since it is not a capital case, he ing her stay with him from Aug. 4 believed to be heading to Mexico. Wilson waived his extradition He had been seen on Interstate felt he must set a bond. through that date. When he did from Grand Junction, Colo., and 70 in that area, pulled over and Randolph, working with not return with her, local law See WILSON, Page 16 Wilson Inside Today Utility gets OK to seek bids on $3.7M
Coach: Titans have holes in defense project Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey has some work to do to CU’s final phase of plug up some holes in the Titans’ 15-mile waterline defense. The best pass rushers in the Southeastern Conference By RICK NORTON will be back chasing down quar- Associate Editor terbacks again this year. Kyle Larson drove to his first NASCAR Cleveland Utilities has received victory on Sunday in Michigan. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS state approval to seek bids on the See Sports, Pages 9-11. RETIRED PHONE COMPANY employee Jimmy Still has been a tinkerer of antique clocks for almost 80 years. He has about 50 final leg of a three-phase water- clocks at his home, including this trio of old timepieces he collected for his hobby. line project that — once complet- ed — will significantly increase the city of Cleveland’s water sup- Should GOP nuke ply, especially to its southern its own candidate? end. For retiree, it’s about time The massive initiative includes For a candidate who speaks a combination of 20-inch and 24- freely of nuclear weapons, and their inch water use, there’s room to wonder if the mains that will Republican Party would like to nuke connect CU’s 87-year-old Jimmy Still loves to tinker 3-million-gal- its own presidential nominee. For lon water stor- one person’s perspective, see the age tank on guest “Viewpoint” on Page 12 of Eldridge Drive today’s edition. with old clocks, but a challenge awaits to the Hiwassee U t i l i t i e s By LARRY C. BOWERS Commission fil- Forecast Banner Staff Writer IDDEN ter plant in Cleveland retiree Jimmy H north Bradley Webb Still has enjoyed a unique County. hobby for just under 80 CLEVELAND The full dis- years, but he’s now hit a little tance of the bump in the road. It’s a project is about recent interview. 15 miles. delightful bump, but one he He said Aunt Bertha lived says he may not be able to The first two on Wildwood Avenue, near phases each navigate. the old Pierce Drug Store. The cost $3 million Still, 87, is retired from the clock had been a wedding and the final telephone company after 37 present. phase will be years of service, and has He quickly discovered that $3.725 million. raised four daughters. Aunt Bertha had been wind- Unlike the first Mullinax One daughter, Margot, is ing the clock backwards, the two legs of the Today’s forecast call for mostly the new director of the reason it wouldn’t run, and project that were financed sunny skies and a high near 93 Cleveland Public Library’s the clock was easily repaired. through conventional, higher- degrees. Tonight looks to be mostly history branch, and another, “I also thought it would be interest bonds, the third phase is clear, with a low around 69. Luann, is an engineer with interesting to tear the clock being funded through the State Tuesday calls for mostly sunny and the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline. down and find out what made Revolving Fund Loan Program. hot conditions, with a high near 94 Over the years, since he it tick,” he said, “but my This latest SRF package to was a young boy, Jimmy has mother wouldn’t let me!” Cleveland Utilities includes a and a “feels-like” heat index been intrigued by the work- approaching 100. Tuesday night “That was the start of my 1.11 percent interest rate and a ings of timepieces (clocks). interest in clocks, especially 20-year fixed rate whose interest should be partly cloudy, with a low This all started before the age will not increase over the full term around 70. antique clocks,” he said. “I of 10. have worked on clocks ever of the loan. His Aunt Bertha had an since.” “This is really good news,” CU antique table-top clock which That clock (later named Manager of Engineering Philip Index wouldn’t run, and she told Aunt Bertha) remains in the Luce said earlier of the Water Jimmy he could have it. “I family, and his daughter Division financing plan. Classified...... 14-15 went home and got my Red Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS He was joined by CU President Comics...... 6 Margot has it prominently JIMMY STILL DISPLAYS the workings of an old timepiece Rider wagon, went back and displayed at the history and CEO Ken Webb who told the Editorials...... 12 got the clock, and pulled it to belonging to niece Susan Davidson. The works and gears of the Cleveland Daily Banner in mid- Horoscope...... 6 my home,” said Still in a See TIME, Page 16 antique clock are made completely of wood. MINI Page...... 5 See UTILITY, Page 16 Obituaries...... 2 Sports...... 9-11 TV Schedule...... 7 Weather...... 8 Campbell ‘blessed’ to lead School of Nursing By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG the first nursing graduates next May and Around Town Banner Staff Writer anticipating many more classes to come. PERSONALITY Before she got started in her current Sue Zius and Melinda Carroll Dr. Sara Campbell, dean of the School of position, Campbell was the dean of the enjoying some antics with friends Nursing at Lee University, has made an art School of Nursing at the University of at lunch ... Dax Spencer complet- of balancing the demands of caring for her PROFILE South Carolina Aiken. ing his first few weeks of medical family, patients and students over the Prior to that, she held numerous posi- school ... Katie Pulliam becoming years. tions in nursing and nursing education. a granny for the second time, Originally from Wapella, Ill., Campbell class of nursing students, and students However, it was a path she did not origi- and chuckling about getting hung moved to Cleveland from South Carolina in started that fall. nally anticipate when she first started her up on when telling her mom ... 2013 to help start the university’s nursing With the School of Nursing having own college education. Kathy Turner and Tammy Price program. recently moved from classrooms all over “I didn’t initially go to school to be a showing off some great gift “When I first got here, I was the only Lee’s campus into a new building near nurse,” Campbell said. “I wanted to be a ideas. one,” Campbell said. downtown Cleveland, Campbell calls her- physical therapist.” Though she later began working with an self “blessed” to have had the opportunity Midway through her undergraduate col- assistant and a full group of faculty, she to lead the school. lege career, she began visiting with resi- was the nursing school’s first employee. “It really feels amazing,” Campbell said. dents of a nursing home. There, she “fell In 2014, the Tennessee Board of “I’m so thankful for where we are now.” Nursing gave Lee the OK to accept its first Now, she is preparing to congratulate Dr. Sara Campbell 6489076 75112 See CAMPBELL, Page 8 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, August 29, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Gregory Beard University of Michigan. She mittal service. Bobby swafford Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) worked for more than 20 years The family will receive friends in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday Bobby Swafford, 56, of and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Gregory Beard, 52, of Tennga, at the University of Michigan’s from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Ga., died this morning, Aug. 29, Cleveland, died Sunday, Aug. 28, Phone (423) 472-5041. Children’s Hospital as a med- Aug. 30, 2016, at the funeral 2016, in a Chattanooga hospital. 2016, at his home. ical technologist. home prior to the funeral hour. Survivors and arrangements Survivors and funeral arrange- Stephen L. 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She leaves behind to cherish Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily her memory two children: a Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 son, Matthew Gordon and his edith White Best wife, Theresa, of Pittsburg, Pa., By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $ 75.00 Edith White Best, 91, joined to submit an obituary, have By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 25.00 $45.00 $ 85.00 and a daughter, Gwen Farmer the funeral home or cremation By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 her Lord and Savior in Heaven and her husband, Michael, of By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $ 67.00 $ 130.00 on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. society in charge of arrange- Acworth, Ga.; six grandchil- Print + E-Edition Originally from Madisonville, dren: Clay Gordon (Kasey) of ments e-mail the information By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $ 79.25 she has been a resident of By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 26.25 $47.25 $ 90.50 Champaign, Ill., River Gordon to obituaries@clevelandban- By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 Cleveland for the past 44 years. and Brooke Gordon, both of By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 She was a member of ner.com and fax to Pittsburg, Lucas Farmer, Ben E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 Southview Baptist Church for Farmer and Andrew Farmer, all 423-614-6529, more than 30 years. of Acworth; one great-grand- attention obits. Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 She was the daughter of the daughter, Calli Gordon of late Joe and Nina White. She Champaign, Ill.; and several was preceded in death by her other extended family mem- siblings: Bealuh, Blanche, Bill, bers, and a host of special TCOG holds general assembly Margaret, Marie, Ruby, Carol, friends and caregivers. and John; and her daughter, A celebration of her life is Special to the Banner Joann. planned for Tuesday, Aug. 30, She is survived by her chil- 2016, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Business was the focus of the dren: Donnie, Bobby, and Melvin Companion Funeral Home, Crowden, and Lesa Bivens; 16 Thursday session of The Church 2419 Georgetown Rd. in of God General Assembly at grandchildren; and several great- Cleveland with eulogist grandchildren and great-great- Rebecca King officiating. Ridgecrest Conference Center grandchildren. Interment will follow in the near Black Mountain, N.C. The funeral will be held at 8 Lee Cemetery. The Ways and Means p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at The family will receive friends linda Diane McKinney Committee report was the first Biereley-Hale Funeral Home in in the funeral home parlor on Linda Diane McKinney went business of the day. Madisonville with the Rev. Rob Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, from 1 home to be with her Lord and An outstanding message in Works officiating. until the 2 p.m. service time. Savior Jesus on Saturday Aug. the afternoon session by Dewaye Interment will be at 11 a.m. You are encouraged to share 27, 2016. Smith of Arkansas got every- Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at a memory of Judy and/or your She was born in Murphy, N.C., one’s attention with the title “Let Lindsey-Moser Cemetery with personal condolences with her and raised by her grandmother, the Rev. Mark Latham officiating. family by visiting her memorial the Dead Bury the Dead.” Linnie Mae Zervas, in Cleveland. The family will receive friends web page and guestbook at A favorite and looked-forward- She was a seamstress who from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. www.companionfunerals.com. to program was the Parade of 30, 2016, at the funeral home. had a love for writing, painting, Nations during the World and drawing. After she was saved, she loved going to church Mission segment directed by and praying for others. It was General Coordinator Robert actually her mission to pray for Hawkins. others and to be a help to her The Spanish delegation pro- family. Later in life she was vided the preliminary music. blessed to be able to travel and Two new countries — Liberia be a great help where she was and Jamaica — were represent- Joseph Hartert needed. She had a wonderful, ed, which brought the number Joseph Hartert, 82, of compassionate, caring soul, and to 53. Georgetown, died this morning, she will be missed dearly by her four children, 12 grandchildren Prior to the general overseer’s Aug. 29, 2016, at his home. annual address, Bishop David Survivors and funeral arrange- and two great-grandchildren. ments will be announced by Fike- She was preceded in death by Risch of Cleveland spoke on the Randolph & Son Funeral Home. her beloved grandmother, Linnie subject titled “Seek to Excel to Contributed photo Mae Zervas; grandfather, Harry the Edifying of the Church.” Janet talley leads congregational singing during the Zervas; mother, Mary Lou He talked about the responsi- Wednesday evening session prior to the Church of Prophecy Marker Kilpatrick, father, John Kilpatrick; bility to the Word of God. He Association program. and a favorite uncle. said, “Christian duties alone will Survivors include her three not save you. It takes perfect General Overseer Oscar part to meet the requirements. A daughters: Janice and Matt Stewart of Old Fort, Teresa and love and devotion to Jesus Pimentel began his address with humble and forgiving attitude Phillip Lawson of Athens and Christ.” thanks for the prayers for him toward one another will go a long ann Moore Brock Mary and Basil Nunley of and his family. He gave the way in keeping it, he asserted. results of the challenge for each He also stressed the church if Ann Moore Brock , 88, a res- John Russell Key Riceville; and one son, Emanuel ident of Cleveland, passed John Russell “J.R.” Key, 85, and Jeannie Burrell of Cleveland; minister to have a new home not a representative body. Under away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, of Athens, passed away Friday, grandchildren: Taylor and Nathan prayer meeting. He gave an the New Testament order, every in a local health care facility. Aug. 26, 2016, at a local health Marr of Cleveland, Payton, update on the Mount Hittin question or dispute was settled by She was preceded in death care facility. Brenden and Charity Lawson of marker in Israel, referring to an the Word of God. The majority by her husband, John H. Brock; He was born on Jan. 1, 1931, Athens, Abigail Hunter and Cain article and letter by Kevin does not rule – God rules, he said. parents, Obe and Laura Mae in McMinn County to the late Nunley of Riceville, Justin and Werkheiser. E. Roger Ammons directed the Russell Hamilton and Annie Joshua Burrell and Jack Burton Moore; daughter. Lyndia Brock In expounding on the assem- afternoon Evangelism Program Miller; siblings: Edith Rogers. Burke Key. of Cleveland, Chandler, Carley, He had lived in Michigan for and Chloe Stewart of Old Fort;. bly theme “The Quest for His with the theme “Burn Fire Glenn Moore, Barbara Excellencies,” the general over- Burn.” He introduced a McAllister, Jimmy Moore and 40 years and then at retirement, great-grandchildren: Drake and Sammy Moore. returned to Tennessee. He Grace Marr of Cleveland; two seer said, “We have only fundraising plan for evangelism She is survived by her loved singing, often times lead- brothers: Michael Kilpatrick of scratched the surface of God’s and introduced several evangel- daughter, DeeAun Brock ing the singing at church and at Detroit, Mich., John and Karen abundant riches, but no doubt ists who will be available for Leamon (Doug); her son, John the Senior Center. He had an Kilpatrick of Sinclair Shores, there’s more of God that have revivals. “Danny” Brock (Loretta uplifting personality and great Mich.; one sister, Janice Motyka yet to discover and experience. The Friday night service high- Pearson), all of Cleveland; sense of humor. He spent time of Mobile, Ala.; a special uncle, “What will be needed in these lighted the healing message and with his family and friends at the Jack Zervas of Aurora, Ore.; spe- grandchildren: Chuck Miller, last days is to tap into what prayer line for the sick. Moneque Arrowood, Candi McMinn County Senior Center cial cousins: Billie and Paul Dunn and was of the Baptist faith. of Athens; and many extended some have considered the great- The message was given by Smith, T.J. Smith, Jill Miller, est undeveloped resource of this Wayne Anders, North Carolina, Lynette Miller, Whitney Brock In addition to his parents, He family members. Contributed photo and Tracey Armer; 11 great- was preceded in death by his A celebration of her life is DonalDo aCosta, general world – faith.” “With His Stripes, we are daughter, Belinda Key; first planned for Tuesday, Aug. 30, He spoke on unity in his con- healed.” grandchildren; and several field secretary, gives a report nieces and nephews. wife, Wilma Fern Key; sisters: 2016, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of clusion. Nothing, he said, can The assembly was to close A graveside service will be Helen Smith, Evelyn Morrow, Companion Funeral Home, 2419 from Mexico, Central and South prevent the church from having Sunday afternoon with the held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, Elizabeth Myers, Catherine Georgetown Rd. in Cleveland America and Puerto Rico. this unity except a failure on its appointments for the next year. 2016, at 10 a.m. at Fort Hill Hacker; and brothers: Arlie Key, with pastor Rick Mikle and pastor Cemetery with Minister Richard Clifton Key, and Donald Gene Phillip Lawson officiating. Lesniewski. Key. The family will receive friends Wildfire blocking Yellowstone entrance smolders on The family will receive friends He is survived by his loving on Tuesday from 5 until the 7 Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, from 6 wife of 20 years, Amanda Marie p.m. service time in the funeral GRAND TETON NATIONAL Yellowstone’s south entrance, no buildings or people are Porter-Key of Athens; sons: home parlor. to 9 p.m. at Grissom-Serenity PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters near the resort town of Jackson. threatened. Funeral Home. Johnny Key of Florida, David The interment will be held Key of Michigan, and Tom Key Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at 11 chopped down trees and Yellowstone also has entrance Linda Burroughs, a visitor Online condolences may be searched for hotspots on steep stations near Cody and in from Russell, Pennsylvania, who sent to www.grissomserenity.com. of Florida; brothers: Billy Key a.m. in the Lee Cemetery with and Charles Key, both of Matt Stewart, Basil Nunley, hillsides Sunday as they battled Montana. is traveling with a group of sen- Athens; four grandchildren; and Nathan Marr, Brenden Lawson, a wildfire that has blocked an Joel Dugger, who is with a ior citizens, said wildfire cut several special nieces, nephew, Payton Lawson, and Shane entrance to Yellowstone National wildfire crew based near short their planned two-day visit and other extended family Cansler serving as pallbearers. Park. Redding, California, said he and to Yellowstone National Park. members and close friends. You are encouraged to share a Wildfire managers said their six other firefighters have been They had to take a four-hour A Celebration of Life and memory of Linda and/or your per- top priority is clearing a highway working for 10 days to corral the detour to get to their Jackson Home Going for John “ J.R.” sonal condolences with her fami- Key will be held at 8 p.m. ly by visiting her memorial web that leads to Yellowstone and Grand Teton fire and keep it con- Lake lodge, south of the Grand Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, from page and guestbook at protecting campgrounds, build- tained. Teton fire. the chapel of Serenity Funeral www.companionfunerals.com. ings and archaeological sites. “That way we won’t have a “We see the smoke off and on,” Home of Etowah with Brother They also are making sure there potential re-burn through these she said, but so far, the fire isn’t Keith Whiting officiating. are no flare-ups or falling trees areas that are green,” he said, threating tourists at the lodge. The family and friends will that could cause injuries or pointing to nearby fir trees on a With the highway blocked, vis- assemble at 11 a.m. on death. mountainside that have so far itors in Grand Teton who want to Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Strong winds blew down sev- withstood intense heat and go to Yellowstone have to drive Riceville Cemetery for the com- eral trees Saturday, blocking embers. into Idaho and Montana to the some roadways. Travelers have Surrounded by swirling smoke west entrance. Fire officials said been warned to be cautious on from burning logs that were the road might reopen as early roads around the park that chopped up with chain saws and as Tuesday. remain open. axes, Dugger said there have Grand Teton and Yellowstone LOTTERY NUMBERS The fire that began last month been long days on the fire lines, national parks and Bridger in neighboring Grand Teton and firefighters sleep in tents at Teton National Forest all have (AP) - These state lotteries All or Nothing Evening: 02- National Park is blocking night. area closures in effect, but both were drawn Sunday: 04-07-08-09-11-15-16-18-21- “We survive in the backcoun- national parks are open to visi- Tennessee 23-24 try. We’re self-sufficient a week tors. Cash 3 Evening: 6-9-7, All or Nothing Mornin: g03- at a time,” he said. Officials in Yellowstone Lucky Sum: 22 05-06-11-12-13-14-17-19-20- IT’SASPECIAL Wildfire managers are letting National Park said Sunday a 49- Cash 4 Evening: 0-5-6-8, 22-23 the fire continue to burn on square-mile fire that started Lucky Sum: 19 All or Nothing Night: 02-04- DAY FOR ... Jackson Lake’s west side, where Aug. 8 has not crossed the West Mega Million 08-10-11-12-13-15-16-19-21- Entrance road, which remains Judith Virginia Gordon Estimated jackpot: $84 mil- 23 open. They said if the fire flares Judith Virginia Gordon, 80, a lion Cash 3 Evening: 6-4-7 Tom Cate, Jerry Burnett, Dixie CHURCH up or smoke gets too dense, visi- resident of Cleveland, passed Powerball Cash 3 Midday: 5-5-4 Perry, Damon Floyd, Jeff Witt, tors in vehicles might have to be away on Saturday, Aug. 27, Estimated jackpot: $154 mil- Cash 4 Evening: 5-2-3-4 Connie Lawson, Precious Crowe, escorted through the area. 2016, at her home. lion Cash 4 Midday: 4-2-8-3 Clyde D. Kaylor, Rob Malone and ACTIVITIES Fire crews have begun working She was born on Feb. 28, on a fuel break on the park’s 1936, in Bay City, Mich., the Georgia Fantasy 5: 01-03-04-38-40 Desiree Blair, who are celebrating 5 Card Cash: QC-KC-AC-6C- Estimated jackpot: $566,000 birthdays today ... Caleb Carter, Tommy Sands will be the western boundary to help reduce daughter of the late Ira Lisk and the risk of wildfire for the com- Elaine Evans. 3S Georgia FIVE Evening: 6-0-0- who is celebrating his 24th birth- speaker for the His Hands She was a graduate of Handy All or Nothing Day: 02-05- 9-2 day today ... Lee and Batti Extended Devotional at Garden munity of West Yellowstone, High School in Bay City and 06-07-08-09-10-13-14-16-19- Georgia FIVE Midday: 5-4-3- Gladson, who are celebrating Plaza, 3500 Keith St., Tuesday at Montana, which is about 4 miles went on to graduate from the 20 9-9 their 29th anniversary today. 7 a.m. from the fire.