SALUTING a SURVIVOR Donations Has Been Set by the Funding William Hall Rodgers for Polk Christmas Basket Fund
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T H U R S D A Y 162nd YEAR • No. 189 DECEMBER 8, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ Bradley County jail gets state certification By BRIAN GRAVES Control Board on Wednesday gave the jail with an approved plan of action. fications Wednesday were Cocke County, action" to correct the cited problems. Banner Staff Writer local facility a unanimous vote in favor of The jail's major problem was overcrowd- Coffee County, Hamblen County and Being decertified opens the potential of certification as well as the Justice Center's ing, but TCI acknowledged the BCSO staff Rutherford County. increased liability should an inmate NASHVILLE — Bradley County now offi- "plan of action" detailing how the Bradley "are to be commended on correcting the Loudon and Claiborne counties also choose to take legal action due to injury, cially has something many Tennessee County Sheriff's Office says it will fix the operational deficiencies within their con- saw their facilities decertified within the death or poor conditions. municipalities and counties are struggling problems noted on its Aug. 15 inspection trol." TCI also commended the county on last few months. That is not likely to be the case for the to acquire or maintain: a state-certified and Oct. 15 reinspection. establishing the new workhouse currently Hamilton County is currently certified Justice Center anytime soon, at least if jail. That most recent visit by TCI inspectors under construction. much as Bradley County was, with certifi- The Tennessee Corrections Institute brought a recommendation to certify the Among those jails which lost their certi- cation coming in concert with a "plan of See JAIL, Page 7 Food for local families in need Recovery A goal to distribute 750 boxes of food staples and $24,000 in SALUTING A SURVIVOR donations has been set by the funding William Hall Rodgers for Polk Christmas Basket Fund. The food gets UW staples will be given to families in need in the community just before Christmas. The fund, which is a approval 501(c)(3), is a volunteer-sup- ported effort. Donations may be mailed to First Tennessee Bank, Action taken P.O. Box 3566, Cleveland TN 37320-3566 or dropped off at First Tennessee Bank at 3870 after tornado Keith St. By SARALYN NORKUS Banner Staff Writer Inside Today Following the EF-3 tornado that hit Polk County on Nov. 30, the United Way of the Ocoee Region’s Executive Committee has approved funding to assist with long-term recovery for those residents affected by the storm. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS “Once the immediate crisis is LARRY McDARIS, a retired over and those people are faced U.S. Army officer, was the fea- with the ‘What do I do now?’ Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS tured speaker at Wednesday’s q u e s t i o n s , PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR George Allen is assisted by his daughter Janet as he lights a Pearl Harbor Remembrance that’s where we memorial candle for the casualties and remaining survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack Ceremony. He is director of the feel the United on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Also assisting are Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis, back left, and Bradley County Veterans Way can then step in. There Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland. Services Office. are always gaps (in aid) and our whole George Allen honored effort is on fill- ing those gaps,” said Ryerson United Way of in Pearl Harbor service the Ocoee Region President and CEO Matt By LARRY C. BOWERS Redemption time Ryerson. “We’re already meeting Banner Staff Writer with leaders over there to plan “Sixty years after the attack for the SEC long-term recovery efforts and Cleveland and Bradley County’s on Pearl Harbor, on Sept. 11, After taking it on the chin are already helping organizations most distinguished veterans were 2001, our generation was against nonconference opponents that can invest in that long-term guests of honor, while another veteran shocked again.” during the regular season, the recovery.” presented an inspirational talk at — Larry McDaris SEC is looking to recover some The United Way has convened Wednesday’s 75th memorial service for all the victims — and survivors — of lost respect during the football its standing Polk County alloca- candle for all those affected by the bowl season. Lee lacrosse has tion panel, which is comprised of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a major U.S. Navy base tragic events of 75 years ago. He was added seven new names to the Polk County residents and is assisted by his daughter, Janet Allen, Lady Flames roster. The active every year in stewarding in Hawaii. Bill Norwood, a Korean War veteran Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland and Tennessee Titans’ protection of Polk County campaign dollars. In Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis. Marcus Mariota will be tested addition to funding, United Way and former prisoner of war, began the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day cere- Delivering the keynote address was against the Denver Broncos. See has also committed staff mem- Larry McDaris, retired U.S. Army offi- Sports, Pages 11-13. bers to provide case management mony more than a dozen years ago. Norwood has been assisted by local cer and director of the Bradley for the residents affected by the County-Cleveland Veterans Services tornado to determine the needs veterans organizations since that time, but this year gave way to the sponsor- Office at the Bradley County Forecast and the path to redevelopment. Courthouse. The Polk County Allocation Panel ship of the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. McDaris emphasized that it was not Today’s forecast calls for mostly will make all funding decisions. only the members of Allen’s generation sunny skies, with a high near 44 Ryerson complimented Chief “I wasn’t able to get enough support, so I welcome the fact the SAR is willing who were shocked and saddened by degrees. Tonight looks to be clear Steven Lofty and the West Polk the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl County Volunteer Fire and to take over,” said Norwood and cold, with a low around 22. Wednesday. Harbor, described by former U.S. Friday should be mostly sunny, with Rescue, whose efforts will help President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “... expedite the long-term recovery Outgoing SAR President Randall a high near 39. Friday night should Higgins said the local chapter will be a date which will live in infamy.” efforts in the area. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS be clear and cold, with a low happy to sponsor this event each year. “Sixty years after the attack on Pearl Now, the United Way of the TWO OF BRADLEY COUNTY’S most distin- Harbor, on Sept. 11, 2001, our genera- around 20. Saturday should be Ocoee Region is focused on help- guished veterans met prior to Wednesday’s The highlight of this year’s program sunny, with a high near 44. was the presence of Cleveland’s George tion was shocked again,” McDaris said ing residents get back to a ‘new Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at of the terrorist attack on the World Saturday night looks to be mostly normal.’ Allen. Allen, 94, is Bradley County’s Cleveland’s Elks Lodge. George Allen, seated, only Pearl Harbor survivor, and one of Trade Center in New York City. clear, with a low around 27. “I think there is some assis- is one of only about 300 surviving Pearl Harbor He emphasized that the 9/11 crash- tance needed around home only about 300 across the nation. repair. We estimate at least 50 survivors nationwide, and Bill Norwood is a sur- The aged veteran participated in this Index vivor of the Korean War and a POW camp. year’s program by lighting a memorial See SURVIVOR, Page 6 See RECOVERY, Page 7 Classified......................................15 Comics...........................................8 Editorials......................................14 MainStreet Cleveland IN MEMORY of Bobby Horoscope......................................8 Taylor, one of the men NASCAR......................................16 who formed MainStreet Obituaries.......................................2 honors Allan Jones, Cleveland, several friends Stocks............................................4 and family donned red Sports......................................11-13 Catch Bar and Grill plaid jackets like the one TV Schedule..................................9 Taylor always wore at Weather........................................10 By ALLEN MINCEY Banner Staff Writer Christmas. Among those in the special jackets Around Town In honor of Bobby Taylor, one of the men respon- Wednesday evening were, sible for the creation of MainStreet Cleveland, a spe- from left, Scott Taylor Bud Kinches already getting in cial award was designed. It was presented at (actually wearing his dad’s the Christmas spirit ... Sharon Wednesday evening’s MainStreet Christmas party. 25-year-old blazer), Jim Kersey and Vondie Hawkins Over 100 people attended the party, held at the Park, Nicholas Lillios, Home Loan Center of Bank of Cleveland. enjoying each other’s company Tony Martin, Joe Mason, at a local eatery ... Ashley Brown Coincidentally, Taylor was the CEO and chairman of Bank of Cleveland before his death a few years ago, Cleveland Mayor Tom getting fond wishes from her Rowland, Julian Sullivan grandma Debbie on her big day and it is now supervised by his son, Scott. ... Andrea Lockerby changing her Keith Barrett, MainStreet Cleveland board chair- and Terry Buckner. They hair just a bit. man, introduced the new award and announced the are displaying a placard first winner of the award, Allan Jones. showing Allan Jones, who “Taylor joined the efforts of Allan Jones to estab- received the new Bobby lish MainStreet Cleveland in 1990,” Barrett said. Taylor Award, with his “The award seeks to honor and recognize individuals sons. 6489076 75112 See HONORS, Page 6 Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, December 8, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Southern drought OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office relents but not over, POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O.