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162nd YEAR • No. 183 NOVEMBER 30, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 24 PAGES • 50¢ Local firefighters still battling Gatlinburg blazes By ALLEN MINCEY morning — he is up there — and he said age,” Atchley said. “They would also come there were being replaced late Tuesday aged or destroyed in Sevier County, offi- Banner Staff Writer that they have mostly been working on up on roads where power lines were with three others. He said two volunteers cials there said on Tuesday. fighting fires, as the winds up there dried down and have to wait for utilities to who were sent up to help BCFR also Dean Flener of the Tennessee Local firefighters remained in the up the area and led to additional spark- come and remove them from the road so returned on Tuesday, and that most of Emergency Management Agency report- Gatlinburg area Tuesday and this morn- ing,” Atchley said. “I think that they will they could continue. I don’t think that the fires they were working in Gatlinburg ed Gatlinburg remained under a manda- ing, as wildfires around the popular be moving from firefighting today to they have had much sleep, if any, over were on Highway 321. tory evacuation order, while that order resort town continued. search-and-rescue, as they will go into the 24 hours they have been there, and On Tuesday the mayor of Gatlinburg had been lifted in Pigeon Forge overnight. Fire Marshal Ben Atchley of the homes that were destroyed to see if any we are sending up a new crew to replace confirmed the outdoor inferno had taken He said it is estimated more than 14,000 Cleveland Fire Department said the lad- victims are in these areas. them today.” at least three lives. There were also 14 people were evacuated from the der truck that has been dispatched to “Jason said that they would go down Chief Shawn Fairbanks of the Bradley reported injuries from the fires. Gatlinburg area on Tuesday. that area remained there, as did four fire- the road, and see three or four or five County Fire-Rescue service said it Gov. Bill Haslam said it's the state's The TEMA spokesperson also said a men from the department. homes completely destroyed by fire, and replaced its tanker sent late Monday, and largest wildfire in 100 years. More than “I spoke with Lt. Jason Pennell this then come upon one that had no dam- the three firefighters who had been sent 400 homes and businesses were dam- See GATLINBURG, Page 7
Food for local families in need A goal to distribute 750 boxes Storms kill 2 in Polk County of food staples and $24,000 in donations has been set by the William Hall Rodgers As many as 50 Christmas Basket Fund. structures said The food staples will be given to families in need in the community just before to be damaged Christmas. The fund, which is a 501(c)(3), is a volunteer-sup- By ALLEN MINCEY ported effort. Donations may be Banner Staff Writer mailed to First Tennessee Bank, P.O. Box 3566, Cleveland TN Though not yet confirmed by the National Weather 37320-3566 or dropped off at Service, it is probable that two tornadoes — one with First Tennessee Bank at 3870 fatalities — may have hit Southeast Tennessee, with Keith St. damage in Polk County indicating to some officials there more than just straight-line winds occurred in that area. Inside Today Two people have been confirmed dead from the storms that struck Polk, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. TEMA spokesperson Dean Flener said this morning that a husband and wife died, while two others were injured in that coun- ty. The National Weather Service said the agency was told that along with the two fatalities, two other indi- viduals were injured in Polk County Flener added that at least seven injuries were reported in McMinn County. Lindsay Hathcock, who is serving as public informa- tion officer for Mutual Aid in Polk County, said first Photo courtesy Lindsay Hathcock reports were that 20 to 25 structures were damaged or THE OCOEE POST OFFICE was destroyed by storms early Wednesday morning. The building was one of several destroyed in the storms. He said late this morning along U.S. Highway 411 which sustained heavy damage in the storms. that the number of buildings affected by the storms had grown to at least 50. Much of the storm damage in Polk County was along U.S. Highway 411 just south of the intersection with U.S. Highway 64, where the Ocoee Post Office and the West Polk Fire and Rescue Station 2 were both destroyed. See STORMS, Page 6 Mustangs tame Red Bank Lions CU crews respond The Walker Valley Mustangs took care of business with a pair to 2 power outages of wins on the basketball court against Red Bank. Bradley By LARRY C. BOWERS Central went on the road and split Banner Staff Writer two games against Maryville. The Cleveland Utilities answered two power outages Lee Lady Flames tuned up for the overnight, but one may not have been from the most beginning of the GSC schedule recent storm front which moved through the area. with a win. The Bears rolled to “We’re in good shape,” said Jamie Creekmore, cus- victory on the wrestling mat. See tomer relations supervisor at the utility. “We have Sports, Pages 9-11. power restored for all of the outages.” Approximately 1,606 utility customers were affect- ed by the two outages. Forecast The first incident was at 11:36 Tuesday night, Today should see continued when 506 customers were affected near North Lee Elementary School. Power was restored to this group clouds, showers and possibly a by 12:58 a.m. today. thunderstorm, with a high near 68. The second incident, surrounding Wildwood and South winds of 20 to 25 mph could Inman streets, happened just after 1 p.m. with gust as high as 35. Tonight’s fore- around 1,100 customers were without power. cast calls for partly cloudy skies Creekmore said it is apparent these outages were and a low around 39. Thursday from downed tree limbs from Monday’s previous should be sunny, with a high near storms. Electricity to these customers was restored within two hours early this morning, at 1:50 a.m. 56. Thursday night calls for mostly Photo courtesy Lindsay Hathcock clear skies and a low around 33. A FIRE TRUCK is covered in bricks from the West Polk County Fire and Rescue Station 2 on U.S. Highway 411. The Creekmore said the utility had recorded 1.75 inch- Friday looks to be mostly sunny, station was leveled by storms that struck the area overnight. See OUTAGES, Page 6 with a high near 56. Friday night should be partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Index Law officers’ facial hair Classified...... 14-15 Comics...... 22 grows gifts of goodwill Editorials...... 12 By ALLEN MINCEY Horoscope...... 22 Banner Staff Writer Lifestyles...... 17-19 Obituaries...... 2 Today will be the last day to see local law enforcement in Stocks...... 4 their rugged beards and goatees as No Shave November comes Sports...... 9-11 to a close. For the past month, personnel with the Cleveland Police TV Schedule...... 23 Department and Bradley County Sheriff’s Office have had the Weather...... 8 opportunity to grow facial hair, which is against both agencies’ policies. While some sported the beards and looked good doing Around Town so, several others learned that they should not ever consider that option to exhibit their manliness. Lois Ann Taylor sharing some The great thing about each agency participating is that it good news ... Kathy Turner and helps in the local area. The Cleveland Police Department Tammy Price seeing a busy raised funds for the Christmas gift-giving program for children shopping season ... Ben Atchley through its Fraternal Order of Police, while the BCSO raised being helpful with some informa- Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY monies for the American Cancer Society’s local Relay for Life NO SHAVE NOVEMBER comes to a close today at both the Cleveland Police Department and Bradley tion. event. Both agencies were pleased to participate, and give back to County Sheriff’s Office, where employees were able to grow beards and goatees in exchange for contri- the community they serve and protect. At the Bradley County butions to local fundraising efforts. With their beards that will be coming off today are, front from left, Cory Fox (CPD) and Corey Loftis (BCSO). In back are Kody Fox (CPD), Scott Criddle (CPD), Scott Dove See GOODWILL, Page 7 (BCSO), Eric DIaz (BCSO), Arnold Botts (BCSO), Russ Henry (BCSO) and Robert O’Daniel (BCSO). 6489076 75112 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Death toll in storms sweeping South increases to 5 (USPS 117-700) The Associated Press Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office Possible tornadoes swept POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 through parts of Alabama and Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) Tennessee overnight, killing five in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday people and injuring more than a and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. dozen as heavy rains from Phone (423) 472-5041. storms moving across the South Stephen L. Crass Joyce Taylor produced flooding in areas pre- Editor & Publisher General Manager viously suffering from months of drought. Member of The Associated Press Possible tornadoes were The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, and also the local news of spontaneous origin reported across several counties herein. All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2016 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. in northern Alabama and south- ern Tennessee, National SUBSCRIPTION RATES Weather Service meteorologist Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily Lauren Nash said. Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 Three people were killed and By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $75.00 one person was critically injured 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 in a mobile home in the small By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $67.00 $130.00 northern Alabama town of Print + E-Edition Rosalie when an apparent tor- By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $79.25 nado hit about midnight By Mail inside Zip 307 $26.25 $47.25 $90.50 By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $112.00 Tuesday, said Jackson County By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $71.00 $137.00 Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen. E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $107.40$8.95 $1.95 The same possible tornado hit a closed day care center in the Bill Castle/abc3340.com via AP Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 Ider community, injuring seven THis TuEsdAy photo shows storm damage in the Arley area of Winston County, Ala. A suspected tor- people, including three children, nado killed multiple people in Alabama as a line of severe storms moved across the South overnight, who had left their mobile home authorities said. to seek shelter there, said Santa’s mailbox at the Anthony Clifton, DeKalb County said Tennessee Emergency 2 inches of rain in areas that Norman, Oklahoma, issued a Emergency Management Management Agency had been parched by months of tornado watch from southeast Director. spokesman Dean Flener. No drought. Louisiana to northwest Georgia Banner receiving letters Authorities said dozens of further details were immediate- Tornadoes and hail were also as a line of severe storm moved buildings had been damaged or ly available. reported Tuesday in Louisiana southeast Wednesday morning. As the Christmas holiday’s destroyed in the state. The storms tore through just and Mississippi. In Mississippi, National Weather Service approach, youngsters have In southern Tennessee, an as firefighters began to get rag- the National Weather Service in offices in Louisiana and begun fine-tuning their wish lists apparent tornado also was ing wildfires in Gatlinburg, Jackson said late Tuesday that Alabama planned to send per- and behaviors. responsible for the death of a Tennessee, under control after it had counted six confirmed sonnel out Wednesday to check To help the kids — ages 12 and husband and wife in Polk they wiped out hundreds of tornadoes so far in the areas of on possible tornados that under — connect with Santa, the County, while an unknown buildings, including homes, and the state it monitors. occurred late Tuesday night Banner is again this year offering number of others were injured, in Alabama dumped more than The Storm Forecast Center in and Wednesday morning. them the chance to write Santa a letter. The Banner has a mailbox in its lobby especially tuned Judge: Sperm donor not to letters to Santa. The Banner will on a regu- OBITUARIES lar basis print the letters, with on hook for child support the spelling and grammar of the youngster retained. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A for child support — even though Besides dropping the letter at “Santa Letters” in the subject Topeka man who answered a he never intended to act as the To submit an obituary, have the funeral home or cremation Santa’s mailbox, youngsters can line. Craigslist ad to donate sperm so child’s father — because the two society in charge of arrangements e-mail the information to obitu- mail their wish lists to Letters to To ensure children’s wishes two women could have a baby women did not use a physician. [email protected] and fax to 423-614-6529, attention Sand, Cleveland Daily Banner, are published before Christmas, together is not legally the child’s In her ruling, Mattivi said Bauer Obits. P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN the letters should be at the father and isn’t required to pro- is unable to work and is receiving 37320-3600 or email Banner by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, vide financial support, a Kansas Social Security disability bene- [email protected] with Dec. 21. judge has ruled. fits. Hubert T. Bracket Wanda Lee Venable The state Department for A 1994 Kansas law says a man Hubert T. “Red” Bracket of Wanda Lee Venable, 74, of Children and Families had not who provides donated sperm to a Cleveland, died this morning, Georgetown, passed away on decided as of Tuesday whether it doctor for an insemination is not Nov. 30, 2016, at the family resi- Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at dence. home. House vote on medical would appeal last week’s ruling the child’s parent, absent a writ- Survivors and funeral arrange- She was born June 30, 1942, by Shawnee County District ten agreement saying otherwise. ments will be announced by the in rural McMinn County, to the Judge Mary Mattivi. The depart- Marotta and the two women Wildwood Avenue Chapel of Jim late James Carl and Beulah research measure slated ment sought to force William signed a contract in which they Rush Funeral and Cremation Lonas. Marotta to pay child support for agreed to pay him $50 for every Services. She married Kenneth Earl WASHINGTON (AP) — seeking a cure for cancer, a prior- the girl born in December 2009. semen donation. Legal docu- Venable on June 29, 1957, in Republican leaders are ready to ity for Vice President Joe Biden, Mattivi last year required ments say Schreiner was impreg- Iowa. They lived in Rockford, Ill., push through the House a com- whose son Beau died of the dis- Marotta to submit a DNA sample nated with a syringe in early for 35 years before retiring to promise medical research bill ease last year. to confirm that he was the girl’s 2009. Georgetown. that’s prompted complaints from The measure also contains pro- biological father and declared he Secretary Phyllis Gilmore said She was a talented ceramic Democrats and consumer groups visions bolstering federal mental artist, cake designer, and crafter. but seems all but certain to sail health programs, though it pro- was not “a mere donor of sperm.” the department is disappointed She was a baptized Jehovah’s But the judge’s Nov. 22 ruling with Mattivi’s ruling, adding in a through Congress with momen- vides little money for those Witness and member of the con- tum built by victories that it deliv- changes. concluded that birth mother’s statement that “the law pertain- Alma Hammontree gregation of Decatur. former partner should be consid- ing to sperm donors is clear and Alma Hammontree, of She was preceded in death by ers for both parties and the White Democrats grumbled that ered the child’s second parent was ignored in this ruling.” Cleveland, died Tuesday, Nov. her mother, father, and eldest House. though the bill designates funds rather than Marotta, in part Courtney Joslin, a University 29, 2016, at the family residence. daughter, Kathy Lea Hayes. The legislation envisions spend- for research, drug approvals and because he has had minimal con- of California, Davis law professor, Survivors and funeral arrange- She is survived by her hus- ing $6.3 billion over the coming opioids abuse programs over com- ments will be announced by band, Kenneth Earl Venable; decade, including $4.8 billion for ing years, it would take additional tact with the girl. said a commission on uniform Ralph Buckner Funeral Home The department filed a petition state laws recommended in 2000 daughter, Gladys Ann (Michael) National Institutes of Health legislation to actually provide and Crematory. Anderson of Georgetown; broth- research. States would get $1 bil- those funds. in 2012 to have Marotta declared and 2002 that states eliminate a er, Carl “Pete” Lonas of the child’s legal father and requirement that physicians be lion over the next two years for Rockford; granddaughters: Kami preventing and treating abuse of require him to pay child support involved in assisted reproduction (Michael) Espinoza of Athens, after the women, birth mother to protect sperm donors. Eleven Susan (Jonathan) Claar of addictive drugs like opioids, a Jennifer Schreiner and Angela states adopted its recommenda- Beersheba Springs, Melissa surging problem in red and blue Bauer, separated and Schreiner tions, and California independ- (Brian) Bahr of Chattanooga, states alike, while the Food and LOTTERY received assistance from the ently repealed the requirement as Michelle Anderson of Drug Administration would get state. The department initially of this year, she said. Georgetown and Mary Anderson $500 million to streamline Emberleigh Milner of Georgetown; great-grand- approval processes for drugs and NUMBERS sought to reclaim about almost Nine states and the District of daughters: Isabella, Mia, Sofia $6,100 in expenses associated Columbia have laws that treat an Emberleigh Sarah-Faiythe medical devices. Milner, 2 months, passed away and great-grandson, Lucas. On the eve of the House’s with the child’s birth. unmarried partner as a legal par- Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at the There will be a memorial serv- The case illustrated how older ent when there is assisted repro- scheduled Wednesday vote, the (AP) — These lotteries were family residence. ice planned at a later date. White House sent a letter to law- drawn Tuesday: laws on assisted reproduction in duction, Joslin said. She is the infant daughter of You are invited to share a per- Kansas and others have not been Mattivi’s latest ruling noted Savannah Milner and Johnny sonal memory of Wanda or your makers voicing strong support for updated. Charles Baylor, that Schreiner and Bauer are Woodward. condolences with her family at the measure, all but guaranteeing Tennessee Marotta’s attorney, said the parenting the girl together and Besides her parents she is sur- her online memorial located at congressional approval. Cash 3 Evening: 8-7-2, Lucky Kansas agency’s position was that Kansas courts have long vived by her sisters: SkyLynn and www.companionfunerals.com. Addressing worries by some Sum: 17 AdeLenna Milner; and her broth- Companion Funeral and Democrats, the letter said admin- Cash 3 Midday: 1-2-9, Lucky “radical” and discriminated held that the child’s best interest Cremation Service and the Cody against same-sex couples. is the key issue. The judge said er, Bryson Harrison; her grand- istration officials would act swiftly Sum: 12 parents, Salina and Floyd Milner, family are honored to assist the “to ensure that the funds in the Cash 3 Morning: 7-0-6 “If the presumptive parent, in Bauer’s presumption of parent- Sherry Ellison and Johnny Venable family with these this case the non-biological hood is “superior” to Marotta’s. bill would be disbursed quickly Cash 4 Evening: 7-6-6-8, Woodward. arrangements. and effectively so we can begin to Lucky Sum: 27 mother, had been a man, they A friend of Marotta’s started a A Remembrance of Life serv- never would have gone after the GoFundMe page to raise money ice will be held at 3 p.m. today, address these important public Cash 4 Midday: 2-2-8-4, Lucky sperm donor,” Baylor said. for his legal expenses. As of Nov. 30, 2016, at the Wildwood health challenges.” Sum: 16 The agency argued that Tuesday, the effort had raised Avenue Chapel of Jim Rush Senate consideration was Cash 4 Morning: 6-0-2-3 Marotta was legally on the hook about $2,300. Funeral and Cremation Services expected next week. Mega Millions: 22-33-49-51- with the Rev. Ray Cheatham and “We feel that we’re on good foot- 59, Mega Ball: 8, Megaplier: 4 the Rev. Eddie Gladson officiat- ing,” Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., Clinton team sees recount ing. chairman of the House Energy Georgia The interment will follow in the and Commerce Committee, said 5 Card Cash: QH-3D-5H-8H- Fort Hill Cemetery with James of the bill’s prospects in both the 10S effort as waste of resources Wilson, Conner Milner, Floyd House and Senate. All or Nothing Day: 03-07-08- Milner and Johnny Woodward Producer WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary ing time with her grandchildren serving as casketbearers. Underscoring the measure’s 11-13-14-16-17-19-20-22-23 Clinton’s aides and supporters are and going for walks near her The family will receive friends bipartisan support, that panel’s All or Nothing Evening: 02-03- urging dispirited Democrats to Westchester home. Sightings of today from 1 p.m. until the serv- Grant Tinker top Democrat, Rep. Frank Pallone 06-08-09-11-12-13-16-20-23-24 channel their frustrations about Clinton hiking with her dogs and ice time at 3 p.m. at the funeral of New Jersey, said he’d vote for All or Nothing Morning: 01-02- the election results into political shopping at a Rhode Island book- home. the bill and its provisions would 05-06-08-10-11-15-19-21-23-24 We encourage you to share dies at 90 ease government approval of All or Nothing Night: 02-05-06- causes — just not into efforts to store went viral on social media. your memories and or condo- recount ballots in three battle- “There have been a few times NEW YORK (AP) — Grant drugs “without sacrificing any 11-12-13-14-15-18-20-21-22 lences with the family by going to safety.” Cash 3 Evening: 6-9-8 ground states. this past week where all I wanted www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com. Tinker, who brought “The Mary The former Democratic presi- to do was curl up with a good book Tyler Moore Show” and other The measure has won strong Cash 3 Midday: 9-1-7 dential candidate and her close and our dogs and never leave the hits to the screen as a producer backing from the drug and med- Cash 4 Evening: 3-7-7-1 aides see the recount drive largely house again,” Clinton said in an and a network boss, has died. ical device industries. Cash 4 Midday: 4-8-6-9 as a waste of resources, according emotional speech at a gala for the Tinker died Monday at his GOP leaders have trumpeted Fantasy 5: 06-12-15-30-34 to people close to Clinton. The Children’s Defense Fund, her one home in Los Angeles, according the bill as a key achievement for Georgia FIVE Evening: 9-9-0-2- effort is being fueled by Green public appearance since her loss. to his son, Mark Tinker. He was the post-election, Republican-led 0 Party candidate Jill Stein, who’s Former President Bill Clinton, 90. Congress as lawmakers prepare Georgia FIVE Midday: 6-0-4-3- formed an organization to try to meanwhile, has been poring over Beatrice Odom Though he spent years at for Donald Trump to replace 5 force recounts in Wisconsin, the election results, second-guess- Beatrice Odom, 96, of NBC, Tinker is best known for President Barack Obama in the Mega Millions: 22-33-49-51- Michigan and Pennsylvania. ing decisions by top campaign Cleveland, died Tuesday, Nov. his work at MTM Enterprises. Oval Office on Jan. 20. That loom- 59, Mega Ball: 8, Megaplier: 4 “Believe me if there was any- aides and intensely trying to figure 29, 2016, in a local health care He founded the company in ing transition has greatly reduced facility. the leverage of Democrats, who thing I could do to make Hillary out how his wife lost the white Survivors and funeral arrange- 1970 with then-wife Mary Tyler Clinton the next president of the working-class voters who were the Moore. In addition to Moore’s would have preferred the bill to ments will be announced by contain more money and greater United States I would,” said former base of his electoral coalition, say Wildwood Avenue Chapel of Jim own groundbreaking situation IT’SASPECIAL Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, a people familiar with the campaign. 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She’s been spend- states. “The Cosby Show” and “Cheers.” lifestyles. It has $1.8 billion for aretiatives, celebrating chiefly birthdays $3.5 billion today. to be www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016— 3 TENNESSEE BRIEFS Dinner with the Doctor planned for Sunday Mortgage Protection 5 to be inducted into Tennessee spokeswoman Neysa Taylor tells Policies The Tennessean that currently, Journalism Hall of Fame Cedar Ridge Seventh-Day Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is there are 519 vacancies at the Adventist Church will be hosting a faculty member. Final Expense Policies MURFREESBORO (AP) — Five state’s 10 public prisons, repre- current and former broadcasters its Dinner with the Doctor pro- Nelson said he “enjoys teach- senting roughly 11 percent of the gram on Sunday, Dec. 4, ing fellows and surgery resi- National Carriers - Local Agent will be inducted into the workforce. Tennessee Journalism Hall of between 4 and 6 p.m. dents, patients and the Call Dewayne Calfee Taylor says her agency is look- Dr. Eric Nelson, a gen- public about how surgery Fame Dec. 8 in Murfreesboro. ing at new ways to recruit and Inductees include Tom Britt, a eral and colorectal sur- can be avoided by pre- at 423-618-3616 retain employees. geon, will be leading the venting many common 40-year broadcast veteran, the Jonathan Burns, spokesman past 19 years with WBBJ-TV in question-and-answer disease with lifestyle for CoreCivic, the company previ- program on the topic change.” Jackson; Hudley Crockett, who ously known as Corrections served as news director at WSIX- “One Secret.” His wife, Rachel Corporation of America, says He has specific inter- Nelson, is a pediatrician TV, now WKRN-TV, in Nashville there are 306 vacancies at BALD HEADED BISTRO’S ANNUAL GIFT CARD SALE and was press secretary for ests in the connection and medical director of Tennessee’s four private prisons. between lifestyle and the Beacon Health Give the gift of fantastic food and special memories this year! Tennessee Gov. Buford Ellington That represents a vacancy ratio in the 1960s; John D. Hood, who health. He said many Pediatric night clinic. of 18.6 percent. surgeries can be avoided Nelson The couple have two $ $ worked in radio in Murfreesboro Burns says vacancies repre- P U R C H A S E A 100 a nd get a FREE 25 in the 1940s and 1950s and is a by lifestyles changes. children, Amy and G I F T C A R D G I F T C A R D sent the total possible number of He completed his medical Michael. former state representative; and positions at each facility, not the Darrell Patterson, an Athens school education in California at A plant-based dinner will be Special Holiday Hours Starting November 28th number needed to keep the facil- Loma Linda University, where he served during the evening. Monday – Thursday 5pm to 9pm native who worked in radio and ities safe and secure. TV, and was sports director at did a year of research in cancer. Preregistration for the pro- Friday and Saturday 5pm to 10pm WTVC-TV in Chattanooga. Falling tree kills worker trying to He finished general surgery resi- gram is recommended by calling Call now for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Reservations dence at UC Davis. He completed 423-284-4471. Also to be inducted is the late restore electric service 201 Keith St. SW • baldheadedbistro.com • 423.472.6000 Monte Hale, who worked at ALCOA (AP) — An East a fellowship in colon and rectal Cedar Spring SDA is located at WGNS radio in Murfreesboro and Tennessee worker trying to help surgery at the University of 8408 Highway 60 in Georgetown. was the voice of the Middle restore electric service during a Tennessee State University Blue power outage has been killed by a Raiders from 1961-1980. He died falling tree. Fox Mountain Express from cancer at age 42 in 1982. A statement from Alcoa City The Hall of Fame is housed at Manager Mark Johnson and MTSU. Blount County Sheriff James Lee to play at Cowboy Jubilee Second victim dies in Berrong says 29-year-old Brian Huffstetler, a city of Alcoa line- Fox Mountain Express will years’ singing and playing with Nashville triple shooting man, died Monday evening when headline the free Cowboy Gospel the band. NASHVILLE (AP) — A second a tree hit him while he was climb- Jubilee this Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 Landon Fitzpatrick, the 18- victim has died after a triple ing a utility pole. The statement p.m. year-old banjo phenom from shooting in Nashville over the says the Huffstetler was taken to “Fox Mountain Express is an Chickamauga, Ga., recently weekend. Blount Memorial hospital where exceptional bluegrass band,” said joined the band. Fitzpatrick 335 11th Street NE • Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 The Metro Nashville Police he was pronounced dead of blunt Steve Poteet, producer of the began playing banjo at age 11 Department announced Tuesday force trauma. Jubilee. “Their authentic, tradi- and plays a 1927 Gibson once Home to Suzuki Strings with Celia Shaneyfelt that 33-year-old Chad Steven The statement described him as tional sound stems from the owned by Ralph Stanley. Miller died after he was shot in a “dedicated, energetic and enthu- band’s rich history in bluegrass Also appearing on the Jubilee Also offering instruction in the head outside a north siastic” employee. He is survived music.” are singer/songwriter Elmer Piano, Vocal, Guitar Nashville home Sunday after- by a wife and two children. Hailing from Flintstone, Ga., Bramlett and Joel Moore and the Home School Choir noon. Teenager’s body found the band is led by Mike Cowboy Church Band — featur- Local news organizations Castleberry, who studied under ing Pastor Wally Varnell playing (High School) report that Miller and two others in Dickson apartment fire Grammy-winning guitarist the electric guitar with a Merle Contact Ruth James for additional information. were standing outside the home DICKSON (AP) — Authorities Norman Blake, and his wife, Inez Travis-style. when a man opened fire on them. say a teenager’s body has been Pinion Castleberry, the eldest The Cowboy Gospel Jubilee is Phone: 423.715.3836 Authorities say 41-year-old found in a fire at a Dickson daughter of the late legendary held at the Cleveland Cowboy Email: [email protected] apartment. Charity Adams died at the scene, Bluegrass artist “Boxcar” Pinion. Church in the Dockery Heights We have been providing quality music instruction since 1988. while 26-year-old Kenneth Dickson police tell news out- Ruth Pinion Hicks, sister to community at 3040 Blythe Road, Pullens was shot and wounded. lets that firefighters recovered the Inez, trades off on lead vocals, off Dockery Lane, between Blue Pullens was transported to the body of an 18-year-old female sings harmony and also plays Springs and Blackburn Roads. hospital in stable condition. from the fire at Sam’s guitar. Hicks is a songwriter and Admission is free and they The suspect fled the scene in a Townhomes early Tuesday morn- composer with more than 20 pass the hat for the headliners. silver Chevrolet Malibu. ing. Officials haven’t released the The incident marked the sec- victim’s identity and the cause of ond fatal shooting outside the death is not yet known. home in over a month. WSMV-TV reports that two U.S. consumer spending, Nashville police spokesman other people were injured in the Don Aaron says officials continue fire and taken to hospitals. It’s to investigate the motive behind unclear how severe their injuries incomes rose in October Sunday’s shooting. are. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. year after it raised rates for the U.S. House votes to name Dickson Fire Chief Richard consumers boosted their spend- first time in nearly a decade. Greer says there were about 50 ing again in October, while their With incomes rising faster courthouse after Fred Thompson people displaced by the flames. incomes increased at the fastest than spending, the saving rate NASHVILLE (AP) — The U.S. Greer says the state Fire clip in six months. A key gauge of jumped to 6 percent in October, House has voted to name the new Marshal’s office has been called inflation watched by the Federal up from 5.7 percent in federal courthouse in Nashville in to investigate the cause of the Reserve posted the fastest 12- September. after the late actor-politician fire, which police say is not month gain in two years. The rise in spending reflected a Fred Thompson. believed to be suspicious. Consumer spending increased 1 percent increase in purchases Rep. Marsha Blackburn TVA fined $140K for fire 0.3 percent in October after a of durable goods such as autos announced Tuesday that the revised 0.7 percent jump in and a 1.4 percent rise in spend- chamber passed the resolution to violations at Ala. nuclear plant September, the Commerce ing on nondurable goods. name the building after the for- CHATTANOOGA (AP) — The Department said Wednesday. Spending on services such as mer Senator who died last year. Tennessee Valley Authority has Incomes increased 0.6 percent, doctor’s visits and utilities, fell by Thompson’s successor Lamar been fined $140,000 for fire vio- the best showing since April. 0.2 percent in October. JEWELERS Alexander said he hopes the lations at a nuclear power plant An inflation gauge closely fol- Spending is closely watched near Athens, Alabama. Senate follows suit before the end lowed by the Federal Reserve since it accounts for more than 1721 KEITH STREET of the year. A Chattanooga newspaper increased 1.4 percent compared two-thirds of economic activity. Thompson was a Tennessee- reported Tuesday that Nuclear STUART PARK PLAZA ( to a year ago. That was the The overall economy grew at a LAY-AWAYS WELCOME (Next to The Town Squire) 478-0049 • 478-0050 trained lawyer, prosecutor, hard- Regulatory Commission officials fastest 12-month advance since solid 3.2 percent rate in the July- driving Senate counsel during issued the civil penalty to TVA 2014. The rise was still below the September quarter. the Watergate hearings, movie after an investigation found that Fed’s 2 percent target, but with and TV actor and a fleeting pres- five contract workers deliberately inflation firming, the Fed is idential hopeful in 2008. He com- didn’t perform required fire expected to boost a key interest manded audiences with a boom- watches last year at the Browns rate next month. ing voice, folksy charisma and a Ferry Nuclear Station. The inflation gain marked the Cleveland Daily Banner 6-foot-6 frame. NRC Regional Administrator strongest pace since prices had Thompson starred the “Law & Cathy Haney says the watches risen 1.5 percent for the 12 Order” TV series and appeared in are an integral part of the plant’s months ending in October 2014. at least 20 motion pictures overall fire protection strategy, By comparison, the 12-month Christmas! including “The Hunt for Red especially when other equipment increase a year ago was a tiny 0.3 October” and “Die Hard II” while is temporarily unavailable, which percent during a time when oil also fostering a lobbying career in was the case at the time. prices were plunging. The Gift Certificates Washington. Browns Ferry site director absence of inflationary pressures Over 800 staff vacancies Steve Bono says TVA “accepts full has been a key reason the Fed responsibility” for the violations. has been slow to boost its bench- at Tenn. public, private prisons Bono says the workers NASHVILLE (AP) — Officials mark interest rate. But with involved in the incident were dis- prices now rising, the central say there are more than 800 staff missed and that TVA has imple- vacancies in Tennessee’s public bank is widely expected to mented corrective actions to increase the rate by a quarter- and private prisons amid ongoing ensure it doesn’t happen again. complaints from employees, point at its December meeting, a inmates and others about pay, benefits, safety and other con- cerns. State Department of Correction S p e c i a l C h r i s t m a s T ! CHURCH h e n g Concert g i ft g i v i ACTIVITIES 6 Time Musician of the Year, Gospel Music Hall of Fame t h a t k e e p s o n
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James Scott will min- 338 Market St., NE ister at Community Hall, 1305 1505 25TH STREET 6th St., Sunday at 11 a.m. Charleston, TN 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com U.S. students Trump receives third lag peers in East Asia in intel briefing, far fewer math, science than his predecessors WASHINGTON (AP) — thinks he’s getting enough stuff WASHINGTON (AP) — American President-elect Donald Trump on from Pence and others. We don’t students have strides to make Tuesday received only his third know what his other meetings when it comes to math and science, top-secret intelligence briefing are,” said David Priess, author of where they lag behind a solid block since his election four weeks ago. “The President’s Book of Secrets,” of East Asian countries, according The relatively few briefings a history of the President’s Daily to results released Tuesday from an stand in contrast with Vice Brief. “We don’t know if Pence is international exam. President-elect Mike Pence, who talking to Trump about these Eighth graders in the United is getting nearly daily briefings. (intelligence) issues, or if they are States improved their scores in That suggests that Trump is look- on completely different islands math over the last four years, up ing to Pence to have a key role in and not connecting on this at all.” nine points. Scores for science, handling critical national security Republican leaders in however, were flat. In fourth grade, issues once the two are in office. Congress, including California scores were unchanged in the math It could also reflect some discom- Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of and science tests. fort between Trump and the intel- the House Intelligence “The results do suggest a leveling ligence community. Committee, have defended out in the most recent cycle,” said Most modern day presidents- Trump, saying he’s taking his job Ina Mullis, an executive director of elect have intelligence officials very seriously, is meeting with the TIMSS & PIRLS International brief them nearly every day on the some world leaders and talking to Study Center at Boston College, contents of the President’s Daily others on the phone. Trump has where researchers helped coordi- Brief, the highest-level intelli- spoken with more than three nate staff to administer the assess- gence document produced in the dozen foreign leaders since the ments. “One always prefers to see Phoebe Sheehan/Centre Daily Times via AP United States. It covers hot spots election. improvement, but holding one’s around the globe, U.S. covert Briefings for incoming leaders own is preferable to declining.” Penn STATe Senior Mary Krupa plays with "Sneezy" the squirrel on Old Main Lawn in State College, Pa. Penn State students know her as the Squirrel Whisperer, or even Squirrel Girl. Four operations and intelligence about started under President Harry Singapore topped the rankings, world leaders. Truman, who was upset that he taking first place in both grades for years after she became an internet sensation, senior Krupa is still placing tiny hats on the ubiq- A close Trump adviser, didn’t learn about the U.S. effort math and science on the tests, uitous rodents that live on campus, and coaxing them to hold miniature props. Kellyanne Conway, has insisted to develop an atomic bomb until known as the Trends in that Trump is engaged and utiliz- 12 days into his presidency. International Mathematics and ing information from multiple After he became president- Science Study, or TIMSS. The tests Campus critters are nuts sources, including the briefings. elect, Bill Clinton regularly are administered every four years Trump is not the first president- received in-person briefings. One to a random sampling of students elect to have a slow start in day, Clinton was in a hurry and in dozens of countries. receiving briefings. asked his briefer to give him the Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan for Penn State’s ‘Squirrel Girl’ But Trump’s decision to have highlights. But Clinton decided and Japan also dominated the lists infrequent briefings could raise the subject matter was too inter- for each grade in both subjects. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State Mara Fitzgerald, 21, a Penn State student eyebrows. He has little to no esting to dismiss and plopped The United States placed 10th in students know her as the Squirrel Whisperer, from Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, experience in foreign policy or down and read the entire brief fourth-grade science as well as in or even Squirrel Girl. Which suits Mary Krupa is a longtime fan. national security matters and before leaving. eighth-grade math. In eighth-grade just fine. “I honestly knew who she was before I even briefings could ease tensions with George W. Bush was the first science, the U.S. tied with Ireland Four years ago, the 22-year-old senior got to Penn State because my older sisters the intelligence community. presidential candidate in history in 10th place. It ranked 14th for became an internet sensation for placing tiny went here and they told me about her,” she During the campaign, Trump to see the President’s Daily Brief fourth-grade math, just behind hats on the ubiquitous rodents that live near said. “My mom knows who she is. I think said he doesn’t trust the intelli- before becoming the official pres- Portugal and Kazakhstan. Penn State’s landmark Old Main building, everybody does.” gence community because ident-elect. Bush and Democrat While the short-term trend for and coaxing them to hold miniature props. Krupa is an unlikely celebrity. Growing up “they’ve made such bad deci- Al Gore were in a hotly contested American students overall wasn’t Though her Penn State career is winding in a wooded neighborhood outside State sions.” Intelligence officials, ballot recount. As vice president, glowing, scores over the last 20 down, Krupa is still up to her old tricks. Her College, she had always been fond of the meanwhile, may be unsettled by Gore was already getting top- years have improved considerably. photos of “Sneezy the Penn State Squirrel” birds, squirrels and other wildlife around her Trump’s consideration of former secret briefings, but Bush was Math and science scores for eighth continue to garner thousands of likes on house. CIA Director David Petraeus for a not. As the recount lingered on, graders had sharp gains, as did Facebook and have been featured in maga- People were another matter. Cabinet position. Petraeus plead- the Clinton administration scores for fourth-grade math. zines and calendars. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a ed guilty last year to mishandling thought it was important that Science scores for fourth graders “It’s nice to make something and see that milder form of autism, Krupa said she was a classified information relating to Bush start getting up to speed on showed no statistical change over people like it. But I didn’t think it would last loner in high school, antisocial and awkward. documents he provided to his intelligence matters. the last two decades. this long or become this popular,” said Krupa, Sneezy helped Krupa come out of her shell. biographer, with whom he was As president-elect, Barack Matt Larson, president of the who graduates next month. “The squirrel’s actually a good way to break having an affair. Protecting classi- Obama routinely read the more National Council of Teachers of She began interacting with Penn State’s the ice, because I’ll be sitting here patting a fied information is considered a detailed President’s Daily Brief, Mathematics, said the results show famously friendly gray squirrels her first week squirrel and other people will come over and solemn obligation by intelligence and eventually had in-person there’s work to be done, but that on campus in 2012. Krupa idly wondered we’ll just start like feeding the squirrels professionals. briefings that included some of he’s encouraged overall by the what one would look like with a hat on its together and chatting about them,” she said. Trump has named a former his advisers once they had growth since the mid-90’s. head, and, pleased with the result, sent a “I am a lot more outgoing.” intelligence official, retired Gen. received security clearances. In “This may reflect an increased photo to her grandmother, who loved it. On a mild November afternoon, Krupa looks Michael Flynn, as his national the Oval Office, Obama has focus on mathematics in the early With Penn State reeling from the Jerry for Sneezy in and around the majestic trees security adviser. But Flynn, the turned to reading the briefing grades and could be a longer-term Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, Krupa bracketing Old Main, calling softly, a contain- former director of the Defense document on an iPad. effect of standards reform and the decided her fellow students could also use a er of roasted, unsalted peanuts under one Intelligence Agency, has received While Trump is getting fewer implementation of research- laugh. arm. only one briefing since the elec- briefings than what’s been tradi- informed instructional practices in “Everyone was really just down in the A few minutes later, a plump female climbs tion, according to a person famil- tional, he’s gotten more during more schools.” dumps, and I figured that Penn State needed up Krupa’s arm and takes a seat on her lap. iar with the briefings schedule. the transition than President Randi Weingarten, president of something good to take their mind off things, It’s the current incarnation of Sneezy (there The person spoke on condition of Richard Nixon. Nixon, who had the American Federation of cheer up. And so I started posting these pic- have been several). Krupa strokes the squir- anonymity because the person vast knowledge about foreign pol- Teachers, said the steady progress tures on Facebook.” rel, then places her favorite hat — a fruited was not authorized to publicly icy, didn’t receive any face-to-face by U.S. students “affirms that Krupa’s anthropomorphized Sneezy would concoction made with her brother’s 3D print- discuss the briefings. intelligence briefings between his when there is an alignment become an unofficial mascot — Penn State’s er — atop Sneezy’s head. It promptly falls off, Leaving most briefings in the election and inauguration. between teachers and students, very own Rocket J. Squirrel or Chip and Dale and the squirrel scampers away. hands of the vice president-elect Priess said intelligence agents instruction and standards, and — and, over the course of her college career, Even after she graduates, Krupa plans to is unusual. Pence is not a foreign did the next best thing. They put resources — giving teachers the the English major dreamed up many amusing stay in the area — ready to welcome the next policy specialist, though as a con- the President’s Daily Brief in flexibility to teach what students scenes for the squirrelly star. class of Penn State squirrels. gressman, he served on the sealed envelopes and dropped need to know and do — we see suc- There’s Sneezy pushing a tiny shopping “They’re definitely wild animals, and I House Foreign Affairs Committee. them off with Nixon’s secretary, cess.” cart filled with acorns. Sneezy holding a jack- always respect them for being wild animals,” Trump has already shown a will- Rose Mary Woods. That didn’t Globally, results from the 2015 o’-lantern at Halloween. Sneezy raking leaves, said Krupa, who is minoring in wildlife sci- ingness to depend on Pence, work either. Woods put the exams showed achievement trends rooting for the home team and drinking tea, ence. “But at the same time, it’s neat that naming him to head his transi- unopened envelopes in a safe and were up — with more countries reg- mostly while wearing an assortment of squir- they’re willing to let me interact with them. tion team. at the end of the transition, the istering increases than decreases in rel-size hats. We do seem to have this mutual trust.” “Maybe Trump is busy with his envelopes — unopened — were math and science for both grades. appointments, or maybe he returned to intelligence agencies.
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And when After hearing from 55 witnesses is expected to decide whether the pulled Scott over for a broken him. asked if he was trying to plant during a monthlong trial, a South jury will be allowed to visit the taillight and was planning to give “I was scared” and in “total fear evidence, Slager said no. Carolina jury is set to hear clos- scene of the shooting before clos- him just a warning ticket. But that Mr. Scott didn’t stop” resist- “A lot of this is fuzzy in my ing arguments in the ing arguments. He says then Scott bolted from the 1990 ing arrest, Slager said. mind,” Slager testified. Michael Slager murder that if they do, one repre- Mercedes he was buying from a The video begins about that During cross-examination, trial. sentative from the defense friend. point, showing Scott breaking prosecutor Bruce DuRant again Slager is the white for- and one from the prose- “In my mind at that time was: away from what Slager said was showed the video and asked mer North Charleston cution will accompany People don’t run for a broken tail- their confrontation over the Slager if the Taser wasn’t on the patrolman charged in them but the visit will be light. There’s always another rea- Taser. ground just before the shots were the shooting death of 50- closed to the media. son,” he testified. “I don’t know “At that point, I pulled my fired. DON’S year-old Walter Scott as The defense rested its why he ran. It doesn’t make any firearm and pulled the trigger,” “At the time on April 4, I would the black motorist ran case Tuesday, during sense to me.” he said. “I fired until the threat say no. But after watching the from a traffic stop in which Slager testified he The prosecution has said Scott was stopped, as I was trained to video, I would say yes,” Slager FENCE CO. April of last year. The felt “total fear” when Scott may have run because he was do.” testified. “At the time of the Since 1961 shooting was captured Slager got control of his Taser afraid of having to go to jail for The video shows Slager walk- shooting, I didn’t know the Taser ALL TYPES on cellphone video. and pointed it at him. being behind on child support. ing back to the spot where they was behind me.” The 35-year-old Slager could “I knew I was in trouble,” Slager described yelling “stop” struggled, picking up the Taser Several of Slager’s former col- OF FENCING be sentenced to 30 years to life if Slager said, adding that Scott and “Taser! Taser! Taser!” as he and dropping it near Scott’s leagues at the North Charleston convicted by the jury of 11 whites grabbed the Taser and “was caught up to Scott and said he body. Police Department testified that 479-6212 and one black. Closing argu- extending his right arm, leaning fired his stun gun three times. He “I must have dropped it by Mr. Slager was an honest man and a ments are set for Wednesday. forward and coming at me.” said Scott fell to the ground and Scott’s body. I don’t remember good officer. & 336-1501
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By KRISTA GOOD Banner Intern “I’ve had help, so I As the holiday season gets know what it is when underway, Cash Express is you need help for your looking to help local residents children and for in need by holding its annual Christmas that you can’t coat and toy drive at multiple afford. So I’m just glad I locations throughout the city. get to give back to the While coordinators Maranda Migneron and Briana Pankey community and help have only been involved in the them out.” coat drive for one year, Cash — Maranda Migneron Express has been holding this event consistently for 12 years. Cell Phone Repair and Papa The company is partnering Murphy’s Pizza. with the Bradley County In addition to asking commu- Sheriff’s Office in order to nity members to donate, Cash Contributed photo ensure all donations are col- Express is visiting local schools JULIAN SULLIVAN of Bank of Cleveland lected in a timely manner. Cash Contributed photo to ask students to donate tries to see if the peacock viewed in down- Express is also pairing with a A PEACOCK was viewed at the top of the Bank of Cleveland early this week. It coats. As a reward, the compa- town Cleveland is still on the roof of the bank. local domestic violence shelter ny has promised a pizza party He was unable to spot the bird anywhere on was first noticed in the downtown Christmas tree, and apparently flew to the top of to provide materials and gifts to whichever class is able to the roof. the historic building across the street from the tree. for the Christmas season. collect the most coats for the “We just want to give back to drive. the community,” said While Cash Express is asking Migneron. schools for donations, they are While this is primarily a coat also accepting requests from and toy drive, Cash Express is A peacock for Christmas? those who may be in need of accepting all toys, coats, cloth- coats. ing, shoes and non-perishable “We’re not just collecting,” food items. If there are those said Pankey. “We’re trying to who wish to help but have no Unusual visitor does some banking in downtown help, too.” clothes or toys to donate, the Though multiple companies By ALLEN MINCEY they moved about the Bradley County company is also accepting are accepting donations during Banner Staff Writer Square. One person said she heard it monetary donations that will be “The peacock is realizing what this time of year, they typically screeching at her as she entered the put toward buying necessities many of us have known all collect items and send them all Cleveland had a special visitor early post office at the Bradley County for those in need. along — downtown Cleveland is across the country. However, this week, and several wondered if he Courthouse Annex. In order to have the materials a great place to work, play and Pankey said Cash Express’ was trying to get a great seat for this The peacock was first noticed in the gathered and prepared before desire is to give back to those Friday’s Christmas tree lighting or a live. And we are still keeping an Christmas tree at the annex, and even- Christmas, Cash Express is around Cleveland and Bradley spectacular view of Saturday’s eye out for our new feathered tually showed up at the top of the accepting donations up until County. Christmas parade. friend.” — Christy Goza nearby building. When many were Dec. 15. Both Migneron and Pankey The visitor was a peacock who was attempting to view it later on Tuesday, Those wishing to donate may explained they are grateful for reportedly seen atop the roof of the the fowl had apparently flown its drop off food and clothing at learned about the bank’s visitor. the opportunity to serve the Bank of Cleveland. It was noticed by Cleveland coop. The Cleveland Daily multiple locations throughout “I got a call during dinner Monday community this season by several people downtown who wondered the Cleveland area. These loca- night alerting me of a peacock on Bank Banner attempted to make contact with working with the coat drive. how it got to the top of the historic tions run from Keith Street to of Cleveland’s roof,” Goza said. “We the peacock, but efforts were unsuc- “I’ve had help, so I know bank building, and where it came from South Lee Highway and include really don’t have any protocol for pea- cessful. what it is when you need help the following: Food City, in the first place. cocks on the roof,” she quipped, It may reappear, depending on if it for your children and for Angie’s Whole Sale Foods, Some who have seen peacocks won- “although it was a very unusual sight.” makes the Bank of Cleveland roof and Christmas that you can’t Acceptance Insurance, dered if the one in Cleveland has the Goza said she and Julian Sullivan downtown Cleveland its home. Goza afford,” said Migneron. “So I’m Ravishing Rose, United ability to fly. According to information searched the roof Tuesday morning to said that this is a possibility. just glad I get to give back to Groceries Outlet, Antiques about peacocks, they are capable of see any signs of nesting. “The peacock is realizing what many the community and help them Parlor, Rent A Center, Dollar flight, which would lead one to think “The roof was clear, but we are hop- of us have known all along — down- out.” General, Buddy’s Home that the downtown visitor flew to the ing he comes back and decides to stay town Cleveland is a great place to For more information on the Furniture, Southern Medical top of the bank building. for awhile,” she added. work, play and live,” she said. “And we Cash Express coat drive, con- Hospital, First Tennessee Christy Goza, senior vice president at Several people downtown said they are still keeping an eye out for our new tact Pankey or Migneron at Bank, Food Lion, Leisure Time Bank of Cleveland, recollected how she either saw the peacock, or heard it as feathered friend.” 423-472-1798. 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Photo courtesy Lindsay Hathcock FIRST RESPONDERS from Polk County and Bradley County converged early this morning around Photo courtesy Lindsay Hathcock Ocoee, where a staging area was set up to provide service to homes and businesses damaged or THE WEST POLK FIRE AND RESCUE building on U.S. Highway 411 was leveled by storms which destroyed by storms. struck the area overnight. Storms From Page 1 In fact, the U.S. Postal Service In a statement issued early issued a statement that “until today, U.S. Rep. Chuck further notice, Ocoee customers “What we know now is that there was significant Fleischmann said he was dis- can access retail services at the damage in both McMinn and Polk counties. Our teams heartened with what occurred in Benton Post Office. will determine what actually happened there, weather- the area from the storms. “Rural Letter Carriers will wise.” — Derek Eisentrout “I am extremely saddened by attempt delivery to customers on the devastation left by last their routes,” the USPS state- “I lived through tornadoes (Highway) 58,” Wilson said. night’s severe storms in Polk and ment added. before, and I feel this was the “When it struck McMinn County, McMinn counties,” said Wes Davis, Polk County 911 same type of weather as we saw it hit several areas, and many Fleischmann. “My thoughts and director, said this morning the then,” he remarked. commercial businesses were prayers are with the people of major damage was in the Stump He said that three teams from damaged.” these wonderful counties, espe- Street area of Ocoee, between the National Weather Service Reports had a grocery store cially the families who lost loved Longley Street and U.S. Highway were en route this morning to inside Athens, on Highway 30, ones, those injured and the first 411. He said he had not heard of assess the damages and deter- being damaged, and Highway 30 responders who are currently on damage north of the 411/64 mine if tornadoes did hit. He said being closed for a while. the ground. Please know I am intersection, but added there those teams would be in Polk Officials from Bradley County, monitoring this situation closely was also damage reported in the County, in McMinn County and including Hathcock, assisted in and am in constant contact with Reynolds Bridge Road area off in the Sequatchie/Marion Polk County this morning, with local officials.” Highway 64, just east of the County area. Cleveland-Bradley EMA Director Officials will release more intersection. “What we know now is that Troy Spence and Bradley County information on the storms, and if Highway 411 was closed south there was significant damage in Sheriff Eric Watson at the stag- there were actual tornadoes that of the intersection for some time both McMinn and Polk counties,” ing area for emergency person- struck Polk County and McMinn this morning, but has since been Eisentrout said. “Our teams will nel. County later today. reopened. determine what actually hap- The National Weather Service pened there, weather-wise.” in Morristown issued tornado Bradley County Emergency watches and warnings for the 911 Director Joe Wilson said this Southeast region of the state, morning that he had heard one Outages including Bradley and Polk roof of a structure on Eureka From Page 1 counties. Meteorologist Derek Road was blown away, and that Eisentrout of the NWS office said homes in the Mowery Estates off es of rainfall from the overnight power in the wildfire-plagued that tornadoes had not been Eureka Road had sustained storms by 10:20 a.m. this morn- Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and specifically listed in the areas, damage and that trees were ing. Gatlinburg communities. Photo courtesy Lindsay Hathcock “but from what we hear, it looks uprooted from yards. In a side note, Creekmore Structure fires continue in this HEAVY WINDS, possibly from tornadic activity, downed utility that way.” “It looks like the storm that reported that the local utility has part of East Tennessee, and poles in Polk County overnight, causing power outages in several Hathcock said he has no doubt went toward McMinn County out two, four-man crews in Sevier three people were reported sections of the county and driving hazards on roads there. that tornadoes did touch down. of Hamilton County went up County to assist in restoring killed. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016—7 Regional Intervention Program to celebrate 15th
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG doors and celebrate 15 years of It is now funded by the enrolls children between the ages same challenges. at school. Banner Staff Writer helping build stronger families in Tennessee Department of Mental of 2 and 6, provided families join Families take part in the pro- The program’s team works Cleveland,” said Becca Brnik, the Health and Substance Abuse by the child’s sixth birthday. gram twice a week for approxi- closely with families to determine The Regional Intervention program’s coordinator. “Our staff Services. In Cleveland, the pro- “We are all parents and under- mately six months. Cleveland’s which behaviors need to be Program, a local effort which is committed to helping compas- gram is run by Volunteer stand that parenting is truly the location two programs which run improved upon. Parents learn helps families of children with sionately empower parents with Behavioral Health as a program most challenging job, especially from 3 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 techniques they can begin using behavioral problems, is prepar- the tools for successful parent- of Hiwassee Mental Health. when your family is experiencing p.m. on Tuesdays and to help children change their ing to mark its 15th anniversary ing.” RIP was brought to Cleveland additional stress of behavioral Thursdays. behaviors. in Cleveland. Founded in 2001, the local by a First Presbyterian Church problems,” Brnik said. The program is set up like a Brnik said the goal is for each To celebrate, the organization Regional Intervention Program is member who graduated from the Parents, grandparents or other preschool or kindergarten class- parent or guardian to learn how will hold an open house on part of a network of such pro- program in another city and saw legal guardians work with profes- room. Children get to interact to solve problems with their chil- Friday, from noon to 2 p.m. It is grams in Tennessee, Iowa and the need for a location here. sionals to learn parenting skills with each other in a supervised dren at home, and become “the located at 443 North Ocoee St., Washington state. The program is free to families to help curb children’s negative setting where they are expected primary therapist for their child on the property of First The original program was and focuses on “positive parent- behaviors. All the while, they to follow direction, move on to well into the future.” Presbyterian Church. started in 1969 at the Peabody ing” for families of children with receive support from families other tasks and interact well The public is being encouraged “We are excited to open our College at Vanderbilt University. behavioral problems. It currently which have overcome some of the with other children and adults. to attend the celebratory open Parents receive case manage- house to tour the facility, meet ment-style instruction, which staff and graduates and partake allows them to address the spe- in light refreshments. cific behaviors which are causing “We hope to show Cleveland a State health officials urge fall safety challenges for the families. little of what we do and our beau- “We tailor the instruction to tiful facility,” said Sharon whatever the individual children Michaels, RIP resource consult- by guarding against carbon monoxide and families might be facing,” ant. “Fifteen years of helping Brnik said. families is something to cele- Special to the Banner Common symptoms of carbon She explained the program has brate.” monoxide poisoning include helped children with many dif- For more information, call Colorful leaves and cooler “During the fall, Tennessee families may use gas grills headache, dizziness, nausea, vom- ferent kinds of behaviors. This 423-339-6781 or visit http://rip- weather lure lots of us outdoors or generators during activities like tailgating and iting, shortness of breath and con- has included “strong-willed” network.org. during the fall, and may have you camping, and we want to remind everyone of the risks of fusion. Many of these symptoms behavior, non-compliance, tem- looking for ways to warm up on carbon monoxide poisoning to help them stay safe while are similar to common colds or per tantrums, aggressive behav- chilly days and nights. having fun. When cooler weather arrives, gas fireplaces seasonal flu. Breathing high levels iors, lack of focus, sensory needs As you celebrate the season, the and portable heaters can pose a risk, so it’s important to of CO can cause loss of conscious- and more. The program can also SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT Tennessee Department of Health remember to use these devices safely and use carbon ness or even death. address issues like sibling con- SEE US! • SUITS • TUX RENTAL reminds Tennessee residents and • GIFTS • FREE GIFT WRAPPING monoxide detectors to help prevent illness and death If carbon monoxide poisoning is flict, bedtime routines, potty- (423) 790.5834 visitors of the danger of carbon from CO poisoning.” — Dr. David Reagan suspected, turn off possible training problems and behavior 92 OAK ST., SW. monoxide poisoning. It’s a silent sources of the gas. Any person who killer you cannot see, smell or has been exposed to CO should go taste. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is ing small gasoline engines, genera- oven to heat your home; outside to get fresh air to breathe. a gas produced by portable tors, lanterns, fireplaces, water — Do not use a gas or charcoal If someone is unconscious, open heaters, generators and other heaters and stoves, or by burning grill indoors; doors and windows to bring in devices that is dangerous and charcoal or wood. Carbon monox- — Do not burn charcoal in your fresh air. potentially deadly if inhaled. ide can build up in enclosed or fireplace; For life-threatening carbon “During the fall, Tennessee fam- semi-enclosed areas and can poi- — Do not leave a vehicle run- monoxide poisoning, call 911. For ilies may use gas grills or genera- son or kill people who breathe it. ning in a garage when the door is other questions about carbon tors during activities like tailgating Follow these tips to help prevent closed; and monoxide poisoning, call the and camping, and we want to CO poisoning: — If you have a chimney, have it Tennessee Poison Center at 1-800- remind everyone of the risks of — Never use a gas generator checked every year by a qualified 222-1222. carbon monoxide poisoning to help inside your home, garage, carport, inspector to make sure it ventilates To learn more about carbon them stay safe while having fun,” basement, crawlspace, tent or properly. monoxide and preventing exposure said TDH Chief Medical Officer Dr. camper or outside near a window, TDH recommends use of carbon in your home, visit the TDH David Reagan. “When cooler door or vent; monoxide detectors as important Healthy Homes website at weather arrives, gas fireplaces and — Generators should only be tools to prevent CO poisoning. CO http://tn.gov/health/article/car- portable heaters can pose a risk, used outdoors, and at least 15 feet monitors are widely available at bon-monoxide. so it’s important to remember to away from buildings; home and hardware stores and The mission of the Tennessee use these devices safely and use — If using a gas or kerosene can provide an early warning Department of Health is to protect, carbon monoxide detectors to help heater inside a home or other before the gas reaches a dangerous promote and improve the health prevent illness and death from CO building, be sure it has been prop- level. CO poisoning often occurs and prosperity of people in poisoning.” erly maintained and follow all when people have no idea it is hap- Tennessee. CALL Carbon monoxide is found in manufacturer’s instructions; pening, such as when they are TDH has facilities in all 95 coun- fumes produced by items includ- TODAY TO — Never use a gas range or gas sleeping. ties and provides direct services for RESERVE more than 1 in 5 Tennesseans YOUR FREE annually as well as indirect servic- es for everyone in the state, includ- TICKET ing emergency response to health 472-3511 Gatlinburg threats, licensure of health profes- From Page 1 sionals, regulation of health care facilities and inspection of food FREE ADMISSION temporary flight restriction is in been evacuated late Monday, service establishments. Learn Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 pm place to prevent aircraft from reports the Associated Press. more about TDH services and pro- There was one local Clingan Ridge Baptist Church complicating the response. Workers were able to return to grams at www.tn.gov/health. 2412 Georgetown Road Numerous roads remained fire on Tuesday where check on the well-being of the closed and blocked by fallen trees the Bradley County Fire- 10,518 animals, and the facility and power lines. State Highway Rescue service appears to have been spared any 441 heading into Gatlinburg was responded. Fairbanks direct fire damage. closed, except for emergency traf- said that the fire was on A line of strong to marginally fic, but was open for evacuating Norman Road, just off severe storms was experienced in traffic from Gatlinburg. Bates Pike, where winds East Tennessee Tuesday night As of Tuesday, the National toppled a power pole into early this morning, with Park Service had reported that there, causing the fire. damaging straight-line winds up Stay Great Smoky Mountains National He said five acres of to 60 mph being the primary Park had been closed until fur- property were damaged threat. Heavy downpours and ther notice, stating on its website, in the fire, with the BCFR lightning also accompanied these “Park officials have closed all responding to the scene storms. facilities in the park due to the with two engines, and Such weather was evident in the extensive fire activity, and the Tennessee Division of local area overnight, and storms downed trees. Park Headquarters Forestry bringing two on Monday evening into Tuesday Connected is currently without power and dozers to that site to caused some local damage. phone services.” There was one local fire on contain the blaze. Sevier County reported 10,693 Tuesday where the Bradley In print, online or on the go , your local newspaper people without power. Three Red County Fire-Rescue service Cross shelters were opened up in "I have been watching the terri- responded. Fairbanks said that keeps you connected to what’s happening in your Sevier County on Tuesday for ble fires in the Great Smoky the fire was on Norman Road, just community and around the world. those affected by the fires. Mountains and I am heartbroken. off Bates Pike, where winds top- At peak, an estimated 1,300 I am praying for all the families pled a power pole there, causing lifestyle people occupied six Red Cross or affected by the fire and the fire- the fire. sports independently operated shelters. fighters who are working so hard He said five acres of property features There were early reports that to keep everyone safe. It is a were damaged in the fire, with the coverage Ober Gatlinburg was destroyed blessing that my Dollywood BCFR responding to the scene by the fires, but representatives of theme park, the DreamMore with two engines, and the the tourist attraction said those Resort and so many businesses in Tennessee Division of Forestry reports were not true. Pigeon Forge have been spared," bringing two dozers to that site to However, guests at the Parton said. contain the blaze. Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Meanwhile, workers evacuated Fairbanks said other small fires Forge were evacuated from near- from a Gatlinburg aquarium had occurred from electrical lines by cabins as flames advanced voiced concerns about the thou- being knocked down, but were toward Dolly Parton's property, sands of animals housed there. quickly extinguished. food and according to WATE-TV in Ryan DeSears, general manag- There was also a brush fire just Knoxville. er of Ripley's Aquarium of the off Interstate 75 early Monday dining Parton released a statement Smokies, told WBIR-TV in that delayed traffic in that area. Tuesday expressing her thoughts Knoxville the building was still BCFR helped with equipment and on the fires. standing and all workers had personnel in that fire. Goodwill From Page 1 Sheriff’s Office, deputies and in this month’s event, raising a Sheriff Eric Watson. “It now has other personnel were able to total of $1,450. grown to include multiple first- grow beards for a donation of “It's a fun way for our employ- responding agencies partnering $35, and $25 for goatees, while ees to do something a little dif- with us during the month of at the Cleveland Police ferent than the norm but also November. local events community Department, any facial hair be a part of the bigger picture of “Our employees look forward and entertainment grown by officers came with a giving to others during this to this time every year in order and world news $30 contribution from each. Christmas season,” Gibson said. to pay their money to grow out “After raising over $1,800 for The BCSO has not only their facial hair, while their con- the American Cancer Society deputies on the roads, but sup- tribution goes towards the fight this past March, we felt it plies officers for Bradley County against cancer," he added. appropriate to participate in No as well as has a correction staff Many of the officers who par- Shave November but use the at the county jail. Each depart- ticipated said that while they Enjoy the convenience of funds to allow more children to ment had participants in No were pleased to be involved in be a part of our annual Shave November. the fundraising efforts, they and home delivery. Christmas gift-giving program "The Bradley County Sheriff's their wives and families were The Cleveland hosted by the Fraternal Order of Office has participated in the No ready to see the beards and from just $6.75 monthly Police,” said Cleveland Police Shave fundraiser for a few goatees gone. Chief Mark Gibson. years, and I'm glad this cause to The Sheriff’s Office was to Daily Banner With hundreds of dollars in coupon The police chief noted that a raise proceeds to benefit present a check to the American savings every month, your subscription total of 50 police officers and American Cancer Society's Relay Cancer Society’s Relay for Life www.clevelandbanner.com practically pays for itself! civilian employees participated for Life has broadened,” said representatives today. 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
NATIONAL BRIEFS Ohio State attacker stewed over
Federal court in Chicago to hear Cirque du Soleil said in the news injured, Kravig said. the treatment of fellow Muslims release. “One of our employees, a Two men were taken to the LGBT-workplace bias appeal technician on the show, was hospital in serious to critical con- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Federal and local authorities CHICAGO (AP) — A federal struck by a lift and passed away dition and the driver was hospi- Somali-born student who car- have been grappling with the court will consider arguments from his injuries.” talized in fair condition with non- ried out a car-and-knife attack pervasiveness of Islamic State that protections under the 1964 The company did not release life threatening injuries, accord- at Ohio State University stewed group propaganda. FBI Director Civil Rights Act should expand to the employee’s name or provided ing to a Fire Department mes- over the treatment of Muslims James Comey said in May that cover LGBT workers. any other details of the incident sage. while apparently staying under there were “north of 1,000” The full 7th U.S. Circuit Court or how it occurred. There was no immediate word the radar of federal law enforce- cases in which agents were try- of Appeals in Chicago will rehear Police said officers with San on what caused the car to jump ment, underscoring the difficul- ing to evaluate a subject’s level Indiana teacher Kimberly Francisco Police Department the freeway. ty authorities face in identifying of radicalization and potential Hively’s appeal Wednesday. It Traffic Collision Investigation U.S. auto safety agency wants and stopping lone wolves bent for violence. vacated a ruling by three of its Unit and investigators with the on violence. Authorities will no doubt look own judges in July that the land- state’s workplace safety regula- you to complain more Abdul Razak Ali Artan was to see if they missed any red mark workplace-discrimination tor, Cal/OSHA, were investigat- DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. gov- not known to FBI counterterror- flags that could have placed law doesn’t cover sexual-orienta- ing. ernment wants more people to ism authorities before Monday’s Artan under investigation. tion bias. Hively alleges a college The Tuesday night show was complain about auto safety prob- rampage, which ended with him Several acts of jihadist- didn’t hire her full time because canceled. lems. shot to death by police and 11 inspired violence in the past two she is a lesbian. The National Highway Traffic people injured, a law enforce- years have involved people The three-judge panel did crit- 1 of 2 inmates who escaped from Safety Administration is propos- ment official told The Associated known to the FBI. icize the lack of sexual-orienta- California jail recaptured ing a rule requiring automakers Press. The FBI investigated Omar tion workplace protections, but SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — One put labels on sun visors of all That’s in contrast to several Mateen, the gunman in the said they must come from of two inmates who sawed their new vehicles with instructions on other recent attacks, including Orlando nightclub attack in Congress or the U.S. Supreme way out of a California jail and how to file safety complaints. those in New York City; Orlando, Abdul Razak Ali Artan June, for 10 months in 2013 Court. vanished last week was recap- The labels would be glued to Florida; and Garland, Texas, in after he boasted of mutual President-elect Donald Trump tured late Tuesday, authorities passenger visors and tell people which those blamed for the vio- called Artan “a soldier of the acquaintances with the Boston is expected to nominate a social said. The search continued for that complaints could bring an lence had previously come to Islamic State” who “carried out Marathon bombers and said conservative to fill a Supreme the other one. investigation or a possible recall. the attention of federal agents. the operation in response to things to co-workers that sug- Court vacancy, making High The Santa Clara County The agency uses consumer Law enforcement officials calls to target citizens of inter- gested he had radical, violent Court action on the issue uncer- Sheriff’s Office said Laron complaints to spot safety prob- have not identified a motive for national coalition countries.” intentions. Agents found noth- tain. Campbell was taken back into lems. In 2015, it didn’t have the Ohio State violence but have The Islamic State group has ing to justify continued scrutiny 3-year-old daughter of former custody and was being trans- enough people to thoroughly suggested terrorism as a possi- described other attackers and closed the matter but ported back to Santa Clara analyze the 75,000 complaints bility. FBI agents continued to around the world as its “sol- looked into him again the next NFL back Reno Mahe dies County. It wasn’t immediately that came in, and it hasn’t search Artan’s apartment for diers” without specifically claim- year as part of a separate inves- SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The 3- clear where the arrest occurred, received additional funding clues, but California U.S. Rep. ing to have organized the acts of tigation into a suicide bomber year-old daughter of former NFL and no other details were since. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat violence. who attended the same Florida running back and current released. The labels were required by on the House Intelligence Artan’s social media rants mosque. Brigham Young University assis- Deputies are still searching for Congress in 2012. Committee, said he had seen no seemed at odds with the por- Federal authorities in 2014 tant coach Reno Mahe has died a Rogelio Chavez, it said. Complaints can be filed by evidence Artan was directed by trait of the young man painted looked into Ahmad Khan Rahimi week after she was found tangled Chavez and Campbell escaped telephone, internet or mail. or was in communication with by neighbors and acquaintanc- after he was accused of stabbing in a mini blind with cords with two other prisoners last The agency will take comments any overseas terror organiza- es. a relative and his father wrapped around her neck. Wednesday night from Santa on the proposal until Jan. 27. It tion. Jack Ouham, owner of a mar- expressed concerns he might be Mahe and his wife, Sunny, Clara County’s main jail by cut- could be years before labels are The mode of attack — plowing ket near the home on the out- a terrorist. The FBI said it found announced daughter Elsie’s ting through the bars covering a required. a car into civilians, then slash- skirts of Columbus where Artan nothing tying Rahimi to terror- death on social media Tuesday. second-story window and then Judges order new N.C. legislative ing victims with a butcher knife lived with his parents and sib- ism and closed its review. The announcement says the girl rappelling to the ground on a — was in keeping with the rec- lings, saw him almost every day Rahimi was charged with setting had two neurological exams and maps, special election ommended tactics of jihadist off bombs in New York and New bedsheet rope. The others were RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal when he stopped in for snacks both tested positive for brain quickly apprehended. propaganda. And Facebook but never alcohol or cigarettes. Jersey in September; he has death. It says she died Tuesday judges have told the North posts that were apparently writ- pleaded not guilty. Earlier Tuesday, heavily armed Carolina legislature to redraw its He was never angry, Ouham evening. A family spokesman deputies surrounded a mobile ten shortly before the attack said. FBI counterterrorism authori- confirmed the girl’s death on own districts by mid-March to and came to light afterward ties have a “number of trip home in San Jose in which they replace ones the court struck “Very nice guy,” he said. Twitter. believed Chavez was hiding — show Artan nursed grievances Artan graduated with honors wires” set up to spot would-be The accident happened in the down and to hold a special elec- against the U.S. jihadists and have a generally but came up empty-handed. tion under redrawn maps in from Columbus State Mahes’ Utah home on Nov. 22. Deputies placed nearby He railed against U.S. inter- Community College last May, good sense of people who are The Mahes say they worked to November 2017. vention in Muslim lands and drawn to terrorist propaganda, schools on lockdown and The ruling Tuesday means earning an associate of arts have girl’s organs donated. searched several places through- warned, “If you want us degree. A video of his graduation which is why many who have Reno Mahe played five seasons those elected to the state House Muslims to stop carrying lone gone on to commit violence had out the county after receiving and Senate a few weeks ago and ceremony shows him jumping in the NFL for the Philadelphia tips of the possible location of wolf attacks, then make peace” and spinning on stage and smil- come under scrutiny, said Eagles from 2003 to 2007. He who see their districts changed with the Islamic State group. Seamus Hughes, deputy direc- Chavez, said Santa Clara County would serve just one year, not ing broadly, drawing laughs, coaches running backs at BYU. Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Rich “America! Stop interfering cheers and smiles from gradu- tor of the George Washington two. with other countries, especially University’s Program on N.Y. conservation officer Glennon. The same three-judge panel ates and faculty members. wounded probing illegal hunting Santa Clara County Sheriff’s the Muslim Ummah. We are not The school said he had no Extremism. last summer said nearly 30 leg- weak. We are not weak, remem- “If you look at most quote- GALLATIN, N.Y. (AP) — SWAT team was dispatched to a behavioral or disciplinary prob- islative districts were illegal ber that,” he wrote, using the unquote successful terror Authorities say a New York state mobile home parked on an east lems while he was there from racial gerrymanders but decided Arabic term for the world’s attacks in the U.S. ... they’ve environmental conservation offi- San Jose street. the fall of 2014 until this past it was too late to hold elections Muslim community. always had some touch point cer is hospitalized with a gunshot “He was not discovered at that summer. under new maps. He also warned that other with law enforcement and been wound after being shot while location but we continue to He started at Ohio State in Attorneys representing legisla- Muslims are in sleeper cells, on law enforcement’s radar in investigating reports of illegal search and our investigators August as a business student tive mapmakers wanted more “waiting for a signal. I am warn- some point in their radical tra- hunting. remain in the area processing studying logistics management. time to redraw and the next elec- ing you Oh America!” jectory,” Hughes said. The Department of information and interviewing wit- A law enforcement official tion in 2018. Those lawmakers The posts were recounted by a Classes for the 60,000 stu- Environmental Conservation nesses,” Glennon said. said Artan came to the U.S. in now say they’ll appeal Tuesday’s law enforcement official who dents at Ohio State were can- says two of its enforcement offi- A woman who helped Chavez 2014 as the child of a refugee. decision. A lawyer who success- was briefed on the investigation celed after the attack but cers were checking out reports of after he escaped was arrested Artan had been living in fully sued over the districts says but wasn’t authorized to discuss resumed Tuesday. Several hun- possible illegal hunting around 5 Monday on suspicion of being an Pakistan from 2007 to 2014. It’s a special election is best to pro- it publicly and spoke on the dred students gathered on cam- p.m. Tuesday in the Columbia accessory to a crime, Glennon not uncommon for refugees to tect the rights of North Carolina condition of anonymity. pus Tuesday night for a vigil County town of Gallatin, 40 miles said. go to a third-party country residents. On Tuesday, a self-described intended to help in the healing southeast of Albany. Emily Vaca, 35, of San Jose, before being permanently reset- Officials say at least 17 sickened Islamic State news agency process. DEC officials say one of the helped Chavez evade authorities tled. officers was shot in the leg after by driving him around the coun- from Thanksgiving meal arriving on the scene. The officer ty. She was arrested Monday SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San underwent surgery at Hudson after authorities raided a motel in Francisco Bay Area health offi- Regional Hospital and is listed in Gilroy, where Chavez was cials warned the public Tuesday stable condition. believed to be hiding, Glennon to throw out any leftovers from a WNYT-TV reports the man who said. community Thanksgiving meal shot the officer was charged Police: Thief stole 86 lb. bucket they suspect killed three people Tuesday night with assault. He’s and sickened at least 14 people. being held in county jail without of gold flakes worth $1.6M Officials are still trying to NEW YORK (AP) — Police in bail. determine what specifically New York City are looking for a Two other people were ticketed caused the illnesses, but they quick-thinking thief who stole an for violations and released. appear to have narrowed the 86-pound bucket of gold flakes No other details have been source to a church-sponsored worth nearly $1.6 million off an released as the investigation con- meal held at the American Legion armored truck in Manhattan. tinues. hall in Antioch, California. The unidentified thief swiped The free, community meal is 2 Philadelphia police officers the 5-gallon metal bucket off the an annual event that this year bitten, suspect arrested back of the vehicle on Sept. 29 turned tragic. Thursday’s feast PHILADELPHIA (AP) — when a guard briefly went to the hosted by the Golden Hills Authorities have accused a man truck’s cab to reportedly retrieve Community Church served 835 of biting two Philadelphia police his cellphone. people, including residents of officers. The incident occurred in broad assisted living facilities, home- Police say the officers daylight on West 48th Street in less people and anyone who approached the man suspected New York City’s Midtown section. wanted a holiday meal, health of breaking into a car around Police say the suspect likely officials said. 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. didn’t know what the bucket con- All those who got sick ate food Chief Inspector Scott Small tained. from the event and most became says the man punched, kicked Police say the thief lugged the ill within 24 hours, said Dr. and head-butted the officers gold flakes up the street, taking Louise McNitt, deputy health offi- before biting their hands and an hour to complete what would cer for Contra Costa County. The arms. Small says the skin was normally be considered a 10- three people who died were broken so the male and female minute walk. He then hopped admitted to the hospital on officers were taken to a hospital into a white van and fled. Friday and Saturday. More so their wounds could be thor- The suspect is believed to be details about their deaths were oughly cleaned. hiding out in Florida. not immediately available. As of The 32-year-old suspect faces 1 dead, 3 hurt as car jumps LA Tuesday, one person remained aggravated assault and resisting hospitalized and the rest were arrest charges. His name has not freeway, hits homeless camp recovering at home. Those who been released. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A car got sick ranged in age from shot off the side of a Los Angeles teenagers to their 70s. Cirque du Soleil ‘Luzia’ employee freeway and landed on a home- dies in San Francisco less encampment Tuesday, 9th Washington state SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An crushing to death a woman and polio-like case confirmed employee with the Cirque du injuring three other people inside SEATTLE (AP) — Health offi- Soleil “Luzia” show died after the car, authorities said. cials say a boy in Spokane being injured Tuesday night in The Honda sedan went over County is the ninth person in what was termed an “industrial the right shoulder of southbound Washington with a confirmed accident,” San Francisco police Interstate 405 in Van Nuys short- case of a rare syndrome that Dignified Services at said. ly after 6 p.m., California causes varying degrees of paraly- Realistic Prices! Officer Carlos Manfredi con- Highway Patrol Officer Elizabeth sis. 2415 Georgetown Road, NE firmed the death, and Cirque du Kravig said. Multiple news outlets reported WEATHER INFORMATION 473-2620 Soleil said in a later statement It ran about 20 feet down an Tuesday that the boy under age that the fatal injury occurred embankment and hit the 10 has acute flaccid myelitis, during the “pre-set of the show.” encampment, a dirt area sur- also known as AFM. The syn- Police responded to the area rounded by trees and brush. The drome affects the spinal cord, near AT&T Park after receiving a scene was littered with clothing, resulting in arm or leg weakness report of an “industrial accident” water bottles and trash. or paralysis. at the Cirque du Soleil “Luzia” “A transient or some kind of The other children found to tent, officer Grace Gatpandan pedestrian got wedged under- have the syndrome this fall said. The employee died at a hos- neath the vehicle,” Kravig said. range in age from 3 to 14 and pital. The 40-year-old woman died at come from King, Pierce, “It is with immense sadness the scene, she said. Snohomish, Whatcom and that we report a fatal accident,” Three people in the car were Franklin counties. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016— 9 WEDNESDAY
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Phone 472-5041 or fax 614-6529 SportS [email protected] Howard Bradley splits narrows with Maryville
By GARY OWNBEY tip your hat to Maryville, they Banner Correspondent had us well-scouted and shot college ‘lights out’ to start the game.” MARYVILLE — The Bradley Finding themselves down by Central basketball teams hit the 10 points after the first period, road for a doubleheader in the Bearettes used the 3-point choices Maryville on Tuesday night. shooting of seniors Halle Hughes When the dust had settled the and Sydney Morgan along with By JOE CANNON Bearettes emerged with a close another trey by Howard to cut Banner Assistant Sports Editor 56-52 victory, while the Bears the deficit to a single point at the While Bradley Central standout dropped a 54-39 decision to the half, 30-29. hoopster Rhyne Howard isn’t Rebels. Just when it looked as if the ready to say where she’ll play col- Both teams will now turn their Bearettes would regain control, lege ball, she did narrow the field attention to opening the District the Lady Rebels fought back with considerably Tuesday. 5-AAA race Friday when they good outside shooting to stretch Still in the running are three host McMinn County in Jim their lead back to seven points Southeastern Conference Smiddy Arena. (44-37) when the third period schools, a pair of ACC institu- It looked as if the Bearettes (6- ended. tions and a Big Ten program. 0) could have a real challenge on The fourth quarter saw the “Today I’d like to announce their hands in the Maryville gym Bearettes outscore their hosts by that I was blessed to receive well after the Lady Rebels (3-2) took a a 19-8 tally. Trailing 48-41 at the over 20 offers and would like to quick 8-0 lead before junior 5:18 mark, the Bearettes scored thanks those schools for their Rhyne Howard broke the scoring the next 14 points including consideration,” the Bearette jun- drought for the Bearettes with a Brown’s go-ahead shot. They ior wrote on Twitter Tuesday. couple of free throws. then iced the game with their “This recruitment process could In fact it would take the seven points at the free-throw go on but wouldn’t want another Bearettes until the 2:09 mark in line. player to miss out on [an] oppor- the fourth quarter before they “It was a tough win but I was tunity like mine, and I would like could ever grab a lead (49-48) proud of our effort. A lesser team to focus on what’s best for me. when senior Emma Kate Brown would not have been able to pull “With that being said, here are nailed a 12-footer in the lane. The out a win on the road. Now let’s my top six schools in alphabetical Bearettes refused to relinquish get ready for the district,” con- order: Florida, Georgia Tech, the lead from that point and sank cluded Reuter. Kentucky, NC (North Carolina) free throws the rest of the way to The Bearettes were paced by State, Purdue and South secure the win. Howard with 18 points; she also Carolina.” “We played a good team. I was cleared the boards for seven Among the three SEC schools worried because we had played rebounds. after her talents, South Carolina our first five games in Smiddy Hughes hit double figures with is currently ranked third in the Arena and had very little time to 15 points while Brown tossed in latest Associated Press poll, while scout them, due to playing 10. Kentucky is 17th and Florida, through the Thanksgiving week- The Bearettes picked up 10 where former Bearette Brooke end,” Coach Jason Reuter related Copeland plays, is 20th. following the game. “You’ve got to See BRADLEY, Page 11 A straight A student, Howard is interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, which makes Banner photo, PATRICK MacCOON schools like Purdue and Georgia ZEKE WESTFIELD goes up for a layup in a 55-35 home victory for Walker Valley against Red Tech very interesting to her. Bank Tuesday night. Westfield blocked a pair of shots and Zach Eslinger scored a game-high 19 “My final decision will come for the Mustangs, who are now preparing to play Cleveland. down to wherever feels like home and will make me a better player and person,” Howard stated. “The best part about the recruiting process has been meeting new ’Stangs trample Red Bank people.” The District 5-AAA Player of the By PATRICK MacCOON — ‘Cleveland’ — that is all we need to focus on Year, plus district and region Banner Sports Writer right now. We are extremely fired up and it is tournament MVP awards, also going to be a great game. I think we are ready for earned all-state honors, as well Senior Walker Valley guard Zach Eslinger’s the challenge.” as being named to the all state mindset quickly shifted over to one thing after he Both the boys and girls programs at WVHS tournament team last season. tallied a game-high 19 points in a 55-35 home opened their games with 9-0 runs in runaway Seventeen top-tier NCAA pro- victory over Red Bank Tuesday night in a victories and will head into District 5-AAA play grams had head coaches, includ- nondistrict meeting. on the right note. ing Holly Warlick of Tennessee Besides thanking his teammates for setting Well before shifting focus to the undefeated and Rutgers legend Vivian him up in the right position to knock down a pair Blue Raiders, Eslinger found his rhythm early on Stringer and others make visits to of 3-pointers and slash to the hoop for high-fly- and thrived off of well-timed passes from senior Jim Smiddy Arena in September ing layups, a future opponent quickly took over point guard Bryce Nunnelly. in order to try to sway the 6-foot- his train of thought after he left the victorious Eslinger gave the Mustangs a 13-2 lead four 2 versatile athlete to agree to play Mustang locker room. minutes in, as he trailed Nunnelly who kicked “This Friday we play for the first time in Raider for them. the ball back to him at the top right side — "She is capable of playing any Arena, and hopefully we will be the first team to behind the arc — for nothing but net. give them a loss in that arena,” Eslinger said. Banner file photo, JOE CANNON position on the floor and is an Not only working well together on the gridiron, BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Sydney Morgan (20) helped the extremely accurate 3-point shoot- “Coach Bob (Williams) said (we needed to remember) one more word before leaving tonight See MUSTANGS, Page 11 Bearettes rally for a 56-52 victory over Maryville Tuesday evening, to See HOWARD, Page 11 improve their record to 6-0 on the season. Bears ‘stick’ Cherokees, Colts By JOE CANNON got three pins and a technical fall before the teams traded forfeits the night came thanks to a hard- Banner Assistant Sports Editor in the next four matches for a at heavyweight and 106. fought 7-6 decision by Levi quick 29-0 lead. The Colts pulled ahead with a Kinsey over Anderson at 126. Picking up pins in 14 of its 23 Brance Falls (170, 2:28), Kevin James Loi pin at 113, before Reigning state champion and contested matches, reigning Gentry (195, 2:33) and DJ Hicks answered with a 16-1 tech- top-ranked Ryan McElhaney state champion Bradley Central Gibson (220, 1:28) stuck their nical fall at 120 to put the Bears kept the pin train rolling for the improved to 7-0 on the young Cherokee opponents’ shoulder to back out front. wrestling season, sweeping a tri- the mat, while Trey Johnson Coahulla Creek’s final lead of See BEARS, Page 10 meet at Jim Smiddy Arena. notched an 18-1 technical fall at “Overall a good night, but the 4:25 mark of the 182 match. we’re still not where we need to After the boys from Athens got be,” commented head coach Ben their lone win of the evening Smith at the Bears blasted because of a penalty disqualifica- McMinn County 77-6 and used a tion, Bradley picked up a trio of late rally to overcome Coahulla walkovers and five “sticks” in the Lee University photo Creek (Ga.) 53-18 Tuesday final eight bouts. LADY FLAMES Junior Carrie Cheeks posted a double-double evening. Getting the referee to slap the with 19 points and 17 rebounds in Lee’s victory over Fisk University “We got hit in the mouth there mat were Trey Hicks (1:02), on Tuesday. by Coahulla. They had us down ranked sixth in the state at 120, after eight matches, but we set- Ethan Anderson (126, :49), Andy tled down and then our ‘ham- Robinson (138, 2:57), three-time Lady Flames crush Fisk mers’ went to work to take care of state champion and top-ranked business,” assessed Coach Knox Fuller (145, :29) and third- in tune-up for GSC play Smith, whose lineup was missing ranked Austin Mathews (152, a trio of state-ranked wrestlers. 1:15). “The coach there (at Coahulla From LEE SPORTS INFORMATION the blowout victory with a career- The boys from the Peach State high 18 points to go along with Creek) has a state championship put up a good fight for a while, In their final tune-up before five assists and four rebounds. on his belt (at another school) winning a trio of matches, plus beginning Gulf South Conference Veteran juniors Erin Walsh and and he has his program going getting a “freebie” from the play, Lee’s women cagers rolled Carrie Cheeks delivered solid well. They came in fired up and Bears. to an 80-32 victory over Fisk performances as Walsh led all ready to wrestle us,” he added. The lead changed hands seven University on Tuesday evening scorers with 20 points and Bradley will now prepare to times in the first nine matches inside Walker Arena. grabbed eight rebounds while wrestle in the Ooltewah before Bradley rolled off pins in After leading by just six at the Cheeks added 19 points and a Invitational this weekend, with the last half dozen matches. end of the first period, the Lady career-high 17 rebounds. the junior varsity squad going Coahulla Creek’s Trevor Flames fired out of the gate on a “Abby played really well and Friday and the varsity Saturday. Holmes opened with the meet at sizzling 25-0 run to start the sec- she’s got to step up with Maddie The Bears opened the night 182 with a 4-2 decision over Banner photo, JOE CANNON ond period. Lee would head into Long going down with the ACL getting eight pins in the nine Johnson, but Gentry got the BRADLEY CENTRAL’S Kevin Gentry, back, cradles Kenton halftime with an even more dom- injury (suffered in practice last contested matches against points back for the home team Baggett of McMinn County to get a pin at the 2:33 mark of the 195- inant 45-17 lead. week). She’s going to have to play McMinn County. with a 4-3 win at 195. pound match during Tuesday evening’s tri-meet at Jim Smiddy Freshman Abby Bertram After accepting a forfeit in the Bradley edged ahead when Arena. The Bears swept both the Cherokees and Coahulla Creek 182-pound division, the hosts helped lead the Lady Flames to See FLAMES, Page 11 Gibson took a 6-4 win at 220, (Ga.) in their first home matches of the season. 10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
SCOREBOARD Vanderbilt hands Tennessee Bruins pull down two more wins State its first loss of season NASHVILLE (AP) — Getting games after solid outings by most of the last decade stomping Special to the Banner the win by hitting 5-of-6 free backboards, outrebounding the benched in Thursday’s loss to Fisher-Davis, Roberson, the other four teams. throws down the stretch. Cougars 39-17. Butler might end up being one of LaChance and Kornet. The Ivy League Quakers (2-3) Maryville — The Lake Forest Karter Howard recorded his Mason Rothwell recorded his the best things to happen to LaChance went 4 for 6 from 3- won the opening tip, the students Bruins hit the road for the fifth first double-double of the season sixth double-double of the sea- Matthew Fisher-Davis. point range, making him 18 of 26 that packed the Palestra roared, straight time Tuesday night, to pace the Bruins’ attack. son, with 17 points and 10 The junior guard has played for a 69.2 percent clip in the last they missed their first shot — traveling to Maryville to face the Howard scored 16 points while rebounds to pace the Bruins. well in the two games since, four games. He has played shoot- and Jenkins buried a 3 on the Cougars from Carpenter’s Middle pulling down 12 rebounds. Aiden Riley Harmon chipped in seven including a 22 point-effort on ing guard, his best position, the other end. Donte DiVincenzo hit School and returning home with McClary added 14 points with points and hauled down 11 car- Tuesday night in Vanderbilt’s 83- past two games. a 3, so did Mikal Bridges and a pair of wins. The seventh-grade Josh Wycoff tossing in 10, oms. Kase Howard gathered 10 59 win which gave Tennessee “When Matt’s got it going (from Hart added one and the Wildcats Bruins withstood a furious including a pair of 3s. rebounds while Karter Howard State its first loss of the season. 3-point range), guys definitely led 40-22. fourth quarter comeback attempt “We started the game slowly, added five points and grabbed “I got sat down against Butler help off me and other guys a lot Jenkins hit three of Villanova’s to post a 50-40 win while the but were able to get going in the seven misses. and me and (assistant) coach so when he gets shots like that seven 3-pointers in the first half eighth-graders rode a suffocating second and third quarters and “You could tell we hadn’t (Roger) Powell went back to the he definitely gets other guys open to put this one away in a hurry. second half defensive effort to a were able to hit our free throws played in a week, and the layoff hotel and probably had a two- shots,” LaChance said of Fisher- No. 4 KaNSaS 91, 42-25 victory. late with the game on the line,” affected us early. We played well and-a-half hour talk about bas- Davis, who hit two 3-pointers. The seventh-graders built an said coach Todd Still. on the defensive end in the sec- lONG BeaCH STaTe 61 ketball,” Fisher-Davis said. “And Tennessee guard Bone has 18-point lead through the first The eighth-grade Bruins took a ond half,” said Bruins coach then we started talking about LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — three quarters only to see the 21-19 lead into the locker room Andrew Nipper. life. . Ever since then I’ve had a stress fracture in his foot Lagerald Vick scored a career- Cougars drop four “three bombs” at halftime, but held the Cougars The Bruins continue their completely different outlook and KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee high 23 points on near-perfect to close the gap to six with less to a single basket in the second regional “tour” Thursday, hitting I’ve been at peace.” guard Jordan Bone remains side- shooting, Svi Mykhailiuk had 14 than two minutes remaining. The half while pulling away for the the road again to Benton to take Fisher-Davis certainly looked lined with a stress fracture in his and Kansas rolled to a victory Bruins were able to hold on for victory. The Bruins controlled the on Chilhowee Middle School. peaceful, making 6 of 10 shots left foot that already caused the over Long Beach State. from the floor and 8 of 11 from freshman to miss the Volunteers’ Josh Jackson added 13 points 16. West Virginia 9-2 10 Halls 23 10 the foul line at Memorial Gym. final two games at the Maui and Devonte Graham had 12 for 17. Western Michigan 12-0 11 Christian Brothers 18 11 the Jayhawks (6-1), who doubled On TAP 18. Stanford 9-3 12 Soddy-Daisy 16 12 Tennessee State (6-1), off to its Invitational last week. 19. Navy 9-2 Others receiving votes: Alcoa, Arlington, Cookeville, Volunteers coach Rick Barnes up the 49ers (1-8) at 50-25 out of Thursday, Dec. 1 20. Utah 8-4 Inde[endence, MBA, Pigeon forge, Ravenwood, Summit, best start since moving to Division BOWLinG 21. LSU 7-4 Walker Valley. I in 1977, fell to 1-36 against announced the severity of Bone’s the break and coasted to their Walker Valley at Chattanooga Central (Spare Time), 4 22. Tennessee 8-4 44th straight win at Allen Rhea County at Bradley Central (Leisure Time), 3:30 23. Virginia Tech 9-3 Pin-Tn 2016-17 TSSAA Class AAA Rankings Southeastern Conference teams injury Tuesday. The expected WRESTLinG 24. Houston 9-3 1. Bradley Central timetable for Bone’s recovery is Fieldhouse. Cookeville vs. Cleveland (at WVHS), 6 25. Pittsburgh 8-4 2. Beech and 0-9 against Vanderbilt (4-3). Cookeville at Walker Valley, 7 The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will issue 3. Cleveland Vanderbilt’s Jeff Roberson two to four weeks. Vick was 9 for 9 from the floor, friday, Dec. 2 weekly rankings each Tuesday, with the final rankings being 4. Wilson Central one shy of the school record held BASKETBALL announced Sunday, Dec. 4 (Noon EST). The playoff semifi- 5. Tennessee added 13 points and 7-foot-1 for- Bone started each of Volunteer State at Cleveland State, 5:30 nals will match the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 6. Halls Tennessee’s first two games, but by Norm Cook and Danny McMinn County at Bradley Central, 6 (JV 3:30) 2 will face No. 3. The semifinals will be hosted at the Fiesta 7. Science Hill ward-center Luke Kornet and Walker Valley at Cleveland, 6 (JV, 3:30) Bowl and Peach Bowl on Dec. 31, 2016. The championship 8. Soddy Daisy Riley LaChance both scored 12. his foot started to bother him as Manning, and hit four 3-point- Polk County at Sequoyah, 6 (BJV, 4:30) game will be played on Jan. 9, 2017 at Tampa, Fla. 9. Mt. Juliet ers. His only miss came on the WRESTLinG Top 25 Schedule 10.Independence Freshman Payton Willis looked the team was preparing for the Bradley Central in Ooltewah JV Tournament, 6 friday individuals Maui Invitational. He played just second of two free throws with Saturday, Dec. 3 No. 4 Washington vs. No. 9 Colorado, Pac-12 championship 106-pound comfortable in his second game BASKETBALL 5:47 left. at Santa Clara, Calif., 9 p.m. 1. Michael Cannon (Arlington) as a starter at point guard. seven minutes off the bench in a Motlow State at Cleveland State, 2 No. 13 Western Michigan vs. Ohio, MAC championship at 2. Dillon Pendley (Tennessee) loss to Wisconsin at the Maui Justin Bibbins had 13 points Shorter (Ga.) University at Lee University, 5 Detroit, 7 p.m. 3. Chandler Davis (Walker Valley) The Commodores went 10 of WRESTLinG Saturday 4. Noah Horst (Beech) Invitational before sitting out to lead Long Beach State, which Bradley Central in Ooltewah Invitational, 9 a.m. No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 15 Florida, SEC championship at 5. Christian Isbell (Clarksville) 23 from 3-point range and have Walker Valley at Tullahoma Day of Duals has lost eight in a row — all on Atlanta, 4 p.m. 6. Wes Devaney (Bradley) made 25 3-pointers in the last Tennessee’s final two games in Cleveland vs. Wilson Central, Stewarts Creek and Oakland, TBA No. 3 Clemson vs. No. 19 Virginia Tech, ACC championship 113-pound Maui. the road and mostly to teams at Orlando, Fla., 8 p.m. 1. TJ Hicks (Bradley) two games. No. 6 Wisconsin vs. No. 8 Penn State, Big Ten champi- 2. Trent Nelson (Tennessee) Bone is averaging 9.3 points that will be in the NCAA onship at Indianapolis, 8:17 p.m. 3. Brayden Palmer (Beech) “We have some excellent shoot- On AiR No. 7 Oklahoma vs. No. 11 Oklahoma State, 12:20 p.m. 4. Garrett Bowers (Cleveland) and 3.3 assists per game. Tournament. 5. Colton Briney (McGavock) ers and the hard part is getting TV SportsWatch No. 14 West Virginia vs. Baylor, 3:30 p.m. Tennessee (2-3) hosts Georgia No. 20 Navy vs. Temple, AAC championship, Noon 6. Chandler Davis (Walker Valley) them good looks,” Commodores No. 5 DUKe 78, Wednesday, nov. 30 College Schedule 120-pound Tech on Saturday. COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1. Calvin Martin (William Blount) coach Bryce Drew said. “With 6:30 p.m. EAST MiCHiGaN STaTe 69 AAC Championship: Temple (9-3) at Navy (9-2), Noon 2. Charles Wheaton (Soddy) FS2 — New Hampshire at Providence 3. Sean Sesnan (Wilson Cent) Payton, when he can get the ball TOP 25 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — FSN — Coppin St. at Georgetown Baylor (6-5) at West Virginia (9-2), 3:30 p.m. SOuTH 4. Graham Brothers (Brentwood) into the lane that helps us get 7 p.m. 5. Bryce Pond (Cleveland) No. 2 VillaNOVa 82, Grayson Allen scored 24 points, CBSSN — Temple at St. Joseph’s Conference USA Championship: Louisiana Tech (8-4) at Western Kentucky (9-3), Noon 6. Luke Dezember (Lawrence Co) some looks and then when Luke Luke Kennard added 20 and 7:15 p.m. 126-pound PeNN 57 ESPN — Purdue at Louisville Troy (9-2) at Georgia Southern (4-7), Noon can collapse the defense and Duke beat Michigan State in the New Mexico St. (3-8) at South Alabama (5-6), 1 p.m. 1. Kyle Burns (Bearden) ESPN2 — Virginia Tech at Michigan 2. Job Dooley (Franklin) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kris ESPNU — Rutgers at Miami Louisiana-Lafayette (5-6) at Louisiana-Monroe (4-7), 3 p.m. throws it out that gets us some ACC/Big Ten Challenge. SOuTHWEST 3. Tolliver Justice (Halls) Jenkins hit six 3s and scored 22 8:30 p.m. 4. Austin Plumlee (Mt. Juliet) good looks, too.” Amile Jefferson had 17 points FS2 — W. Carolina at Marquette Kansas St. (7-4) at TCU (6-5), Noon Oklahoma St. (9-2) at Oklahoma (9-2), 12:30 p.m. 5. Cooper Williams (Science Hill) points and Josh Hart had 12 FSN — Drake at DePaul 6. Trey Hicks (Bradley) Ken’Darrius Hamilton led the and 13 rebounds while freshman 9:15 p.m. SWAC Championship: Alcorn St. (5-5) at Grambling State points and nine rebounds to lead (10-1) at Houston, 4 p.m. 132-pound Tigers with 19 points. Darreon Frank Jackson finished with 11 ESPN — North Carolina at Indiana 1. Ryan mcElhaney (Bradley) ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Virginia Arkansas St. (6-5) at Texas St. (2-9), 7:30 p.m. No. 2 Villanova past Penn 82-57 fAR WEST 2. Colton Landers (Cleveland) Reddick added 12. points and keyed a timely 11-0 ESPNU — Nebraska at Clemson 3. Jack Shrader (Franklin) on Tuesday night. GOLf Georgia St. (3-8) at Idaho (7-4), 5 p.m. “We weren’t us,” Hamilton run for the Blue Devils (7-1). MWC Championship: San Diego St. (9-3), at Wyoming (8- 4. Chase Brown (Halls) 8 p.m. 4. Landon Adzima (Gibbs) The defending national cham- They won their fourth straight GOLF — Australian PGA Championship, first round, at Gold 4), 7:45 p.m. said. “That was just the only fCS PLAYOffS 5. Owen Schnedler (Independence) pion Wildcats (7-0) dominated yet Coast, Australia 138-pound thing to it. We’ve got to get back despite shooting just 27 percent 3:30 a.m. (Thursday) Second Round Youngstown St. (9-3) at Jacksonville St. (10-1), 2 p.m. 1. Logan Whiteside (Cleveland) again, beating the Quakers for the from 3-point range. GOLF — European PGA Tour-Sunshine Tour, Alfred Dunhill 2. Harrison Phillips (Arlington) to Tennessee State.” Championship, first round, at Malelane, South Africa New Hampshire (8-4) at James Madison (10-1), 2 p.m. 14th straight time. The Wildcats Villanova (9-3) at S. Dakota St. (8-3), 3 p.m. 3. Jalen Brown (Blackman) Vanderbilt outrebounded Eron Harris scored 14 points nBA BASKETBALL 4. Luke Story (Science Hill) also settled in for another round- 7:30 p.m. Chattanooga (9-3) at Sam Houston St. (11-0), 3 p.m. for Michigan State (4-4). Playing San Diego (10-1) at N. Dakota St. (10-1), 3:30 p.m. 5. Jalen Henry (Mt. Juliet) Tennessee State 39-20 and NBA — Detroit at Boston 6. Kameron Isbell (Hardin Valley) robin romp: Nova won its record their first game as an unranked 10 p.m. Cent. Arkansas (10-2) at E. Washington (10-1), 4 p.m. enjoyed a 22-9 advantage in sec- Richmond (9-3) at North Dakota (9-2), 6 p.m. 145-pound NBA — Indiana at Portland 1. Knox fuller (Bradley) 15th straight Big 5 game. team since March 2015, the nHL HOCKEY Wofford (9-3) at The Citadel (10-1), 6 p.m. ond-chance points. TSSAA State football Championships 2. Zach Wilkins (Mt. Juliet) Villanova, Penn, La Salle, Saint Spartans had 18 turnovers and 8 p.m. 3. Brady Ingram (Independence) “Our biggest fear coming into NBCSN — Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders Blue Cross Bowl 4. Cody matthews (Cleveland) the game was their size and that Joseph’s and Temple have long star freshman Miles Bridges was 10:30 p.m. at Cookeville 5. Emory Holcomb (Soddy) had its rivalry games intertwined NBCSN — San Jose at Los Angeles Thursday, Dec. 1 6. Michael Moultry (Siegel) was the deciding factor because held to 11 points — six fewer SOCCER Division ii Class A 152-pound in the fabric of Philadelphia than his team-leading average — 7 p.m. Knox Webb (11-1) vs. Lausanne (13-0), 4 1. Trevor Rippy (Beech) we’ve never been outrebounded FS1 — MLS playoffs, Eastern Conference finals, Leg 2, Division ii Class AA 2. Dewey Pendley (Tennessee) sports. The Wildcats have spent on 4-of-13 shooting. Montreal at Toronto Montgomery Bell Academy (10-2) vs. Brentwood Academy 3. Austin mathews (Bradley) by 19, which happened tonight,” WOmEn’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL (9-2). 8 4. Arthur Jones (Science Hill) Tigers coach Dana Ford said. 1 p.m. friday, Dec. 2 5. Josh Teaster (Heritage) FSN — Butler at TCU Division i Class 1A 6. Tony Wilson (Soddy) “Some of that is size and some of 7 p.m. Greenback (14-0) vs. Dresden (14-0), noon 160-pound BTN — Florida St. at Minnesota Division i Class 3A 1. mikel Gregory (Walker Valley) it is lack of attention to detail and 9 p.m. Alcos (13-1) vs. Liberty Magnet (12-2), 4 2. Jay Graham (Rhea County) willingness to box out when their BTN — Notre Dame at Iowa Division i Class 5A 3. Caleb Adkins (Bradley) Farragut (13-1) vs. Independence (14-0), 8 4. Bryson Henley (Tennessee) shot goes up, which we’ll try to Saturday, Dec. 3 5. Sinjin Noga (Wilson Cent) Division i Class 2A 6. Landon Fowler (Blackman) fix starting tomorrow.” fOOTBALL Marion County (13-1) vs. Tresvant (9-5), noon 170-pound Tennessee State’s Delanie Division i Class 4A 1. Matthew Sells (Blackman) national football League Knox Central (12-2) vs. Memphis East (12-2), 4 2. Colton McMahan (Halls) Spencer, who came off the bench AmERiCAn COnfEREnCE Division i Class 2A 3. Kyle Smith (Beech) East Oakland (14-0) vs. Whitehaven (14-0), 8 4. Damon Smith (Wilson Cent) to score a career-high 18 points WLTPct Pf PA 5. Dawson Satterfield (William Blount) in Saturday’s win over New England 920.818 293 197 6. Henley Headrick (Bradley) Miami 740.636 249 240 182-pound Reinhardt, was held to six points. Buffalo 650.545 281 236 HOCKEY 1. Hunter Fortner (Gibbs) N.Y. Jets 380.273 196 266 TSU’s Tahjere McCall (14. 5 national Hockey League 2. Jack Hicks (Cleveland) South 3. Aaron Moore (Arlington) WLTPct Pf PA All Times EST ppg) fouled out with eight points EASTERn COnfEREnCE 4. Max Grayson (Bearden) Houston 650.545 194 236 5. Ed Elkins (Bradley) and Wayne Martin (14 ppg) Tennessee 660.500 308 296 Atlantic Division GP WLOT Pts Gf GA 6. Christian Salter (Siegel) Indianapolis 560.455 270 301 195-pound scored just five. Jordan Reed was Jacksonville 290.182 214 293 Montreal 23 16 5234 68 50 Ottawa 23 14 8129 55 56 1. Dawson Johnson (Bartlett) also well below his average (12 north 2. Dylan Carney (Northwest) WLTPct Pf PA Tampa Bay 24 13 10 1 27 71 65 Boston 23 12 10 1 25 55 53 3. Jamal Miller (McGavock) ppg) with six points. Baltimore 650.545 218 201 4. Luke Harp (Halls) Pittsburgh 650.545 266 222 Toronto 22 10 8424 70 71 The Commodores broke a 7-all Detroit 23 11 10 2 24 57 59 5. Aaron Moore (Arlington) Cincinnati 371.318 213 245 6. Brandon Patterson (Bolton) Cleveland 0 12 0 .000 197 352 Florida 23 11 10 2 24 58 60 tie with a 10-2 run capped by Buffalo 22 89521 44 57 220-pound West 1. Victor Bednorski (Ooltewah) Fisher-Davis’ five straight points. WLTPct Pf PA metropolitan Division GP WLOT Pts Gf GA 2. Isiah Demello (Independence) Oakland 920.818 307 275 3. Jeremy Spangler (Tennessee) Vanderbilt closed the first half Kansas City 830.727 252 214 N.Y. Rangers 24 16 7133 88 59 Pittsburgh 22 13 6329 66 65 4. Ty Boeck (Soddy) with a 14-0 run, stretching its Denver 740.636 266 219 5. Nathan Walling (Mt. Juliet) San Diego 560.455 313 291 Washington 21 13 6228 57 48 Columbus 21 12 5428 67 48 6. Javier Salvador (Heritage) lead to 43-22 at halftime. nATiOnAL COnfEREnCE 285-pound East New Jersey 22 10 7525 55 58 The Tigers must regroup after Philadelphia 24 11 10 3 25 77 80 1. Nick Boykin (Riverdale) WLTPct Pf PA 2. Michael Kramer (Wilson Cent) Dallas 10 10.909 316 213 Carolina 22 99422 54 59 their first loss and regain their N.Y. Islanders 21 7 10 4 18 51 64 3. Luke Champion (Tullahoma) N.Y. Giants 830.727 231 213 4. Johnathon Metcalf (Arlington) offensive rhythm after shooting Washington 641.591 280 264 WESTERn COnfEREnCE Central Division 5. Addison Roberts (Soddy) Philadelphia 560.455 254 213 6. Derrick Debusk (Knox Central) 41 percent from the floor. South GP WLOT Pts Gf GA The Commodores enter AP photo W LTPct Pf PA Chicago 24 15 6333 68 60 DuKE’S AmiLE JEffERSOn shoots as Michigan State’s Kenny Atlanta 740.636 358 302 St. Louis 23 13 7329 62 63 December with a little momen- Tampa Bay 650.545 249 264 Minnesota 22 11 8325 62 47 Goins (25) defends in the first half Tuesday, in Durham, N.C. New Orleans 560.455 334 307 Nashville 22 11 8325 65 57 LOCAL nOTES tum, winning two consecutive Carolina 470.364 276 281 Dallas 24 99624 61 79 Winnipeg 25 11 12 2 24 66 72 BASEBALL north BASEBALL inSTRuCTiOn WLTPct Pf PA Colorado 21 9 11 1 19 47 63 Pacific Division Cleveland State Community College assistant baseball Detroit 740.636 247 238 coach Ryne Foster will be offering baseball instruction and Minnesota 650.545 218 192 GP WLOT Pts Gf GA Johansen, Watson help Preds beat Avalanche lessons for individuals or small groups. Lessons will be Green Bay 560.455 274 289 San Jose 23 13 9127 54 49 Anaheim 23 11 8426 59 55 offered on weeknights and weekends for hitting, catching, Chicago 290.182 178 264 infield play, outfield play and pitching. For times and pricing, West Edmonton 24 12 10 2 26 70 63 DENVER (AP) — Nashville this season. D and put it top shelf,” Johansen Los Angeles 22 12 9125 57 54 contact coach Foster at (317) 650-1064 or email rfos- W LTPct Pf PA [email protected]. Seattle 731.682 224 187 Vancouver 23 10 11 2 22 54 70 goalie Pekka Rinne worried that a Arvidsson put Nashville up 2-1 said. “That was a big goal for us.” Arizona 461.409 245 228 Calgary 25 10 13 2 22 57 77 BASKETBALL one-goal advantage heading into just 7 seconds into the second The Avalanche have struggled Los Angeles 470.364 170 236 Arizona 21 8 10 3 19 51 65 KiLBY inDiViDuAL inSTRuCTiOn San Francisco 1 10 0 .091 228 344 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Individual basketball instruction for male and female the third period wouldn’t be period. He took an expert pass mightily all season early in peri- Thursday’s Games monday’s Games elementary, middle school, high school and post graduate Detroit 16, Minnesota 13 N.Y. Islanders 2, Calgary 1, OT athletes is being offered by former Junior College and enough for the Predators on from P.K. Subban and beat ods. Colorado forward Matt Dallas 31, Washington 26 St. Louis 4, Dallas 3, OT University coach L.J. Kilby. Coach Kilby brings 10 years of Tuesday night. Pickard on the glove side. It tied Duchene said it’s a problem that Pittsburgh 28, Indianapolis 7 Tuesday’s Games head coaching experience as well as 30 years experience in Sunday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 3, Carolina 2 junior college, NAIA and NCAA Division I basketball. For Ryan Johansen and Austin a franchise record for the quick- needs to be fixed immediately. Atlanta 38, Arizona 19 Columbus 5, Tampa Bay 1 more information, contact Coach Kilby at (423) 596-2515. Watson provided him with some est goal to a start a period, Fiala made it a two-goal San Diego 21, Houston 13 Philadelphia 3, Boston 2, SO fiSHinG Baltimore 19, Cincinnati 14 Buffalo 5, Ottawa 4 quick insurance. according to the team. advantage 3:04 into second, but Buffalo 28, Jacksonville 21 Detroit 3, Dallas 1 CLEVELAnD BASSmASTERS Tennessee 27, Chicago 21 Winnipeg 3, New Jersey 2 The Cleveland Bassmasters meet the first Thursday of Johansen and Watson scored The Predators scripted the play Bourque cut it to 3-2 with his New Orleans 49, Los Angeles 21 Chicago 2, Florida 1, SO each month at South Cleveland United Methodist Church at N.Y. Giants 27, Cleveland 13 Nashville 5, Colorado 3 7 p.m. Cleveland Bassmasters includes boaters and non- in the first 2:42 of the third, and coming out of intermission. eighth of the season. Miami 31, San Francisco 24 Toronto 4, Edmonton 2 boaters and are associated with FLW. The club fishes and both had an assist in the “Great play by Subby, great Fisher put the Predators ahead Tampa Bay 14, Seattle 5 San Jose 2, Arizona 1, OT holds tournament on Chickamauga Lake, Nickajack Lake, New England 22, N.Y. Jets 17 Anaheim 2, Montreal 1 Lake Guntersville, Lake Weiss, Watts Bar and Neely Henry. Predators’ 5-3 win over the play by Arvi to break through the with 5:08 left in the first. Oakland 35, Carolina 32 Vancouver 5, Minnesota 4 Dues for the Bassmasters are $35 quarterly. Other fees Kansas City 30, Denver 27, OT Wednesday’s Games include $35 FLW joining fee, $8 insurance, $20 per year for Colorado Avalanche. monday’s Games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m. biggest largemouth or smallmouth bass and $15 for tourna- Viktor Arvidsson, Mike Fisher Green Bay 27, Philadelphia 13 Toronto at Calgary, 8:30 p.m. ment largemouth or smallmouth prize. For more information, Thursday, Dec. 1 San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. contact Dewayne Lowe at (423)715-5772. and Kevin Fiala also scored, and Dallas at Minnesota, 8:25 p.m. Thursday’s Games SOCCER Carolina at Boston, 7 p.m. Roman Josi had two assists for Sunday, Dec. 4 LEE WinTER iD CAmP Bears N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Kansas City at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Lee University will hold a Winter ID Camp Feb. 11 from the Predators, who have won Los Angeles at New England, 1 p.m. Dallas at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., for girls in grades 8-12. An overall From Page 9 Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. insight in to Lee and its women’s soccer program, will give eight of 11. Miami at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Florida at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. participants an opportunity to meet current players, coach- Rinne stopped 37 shots, Denver at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. ing staff and tour the university campus. It will also include a Detroit at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Jake Shamblin, 17-0, 4:25; 195 — Kevin Gentry Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Q&A session, recruiting information and fun high intensity improving to 17-7-2 in his career Bears at 132 with Robinson, San Francisco at Chicago, 1 p.m. training sessions and scrimmages. (BC) pinned Jacob Dockery, 2:33; 220 — DJ Gibson Houston at Green Bay, 1 p.m. New Jersey at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. against the Avalanche. He also Fuller, Mathews, William Kaylor (BC) pinned Nicholas Anderson, 1:28; 285 — Tyler Columbus at Colorado, 9 p.m. The cost is $110 with a T-shirt included. To register go Buffalo at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. to www.leesoccer.com or contact either Luidgi Beauzile Varnadore (MC) won by DQ of Chris Cash, 4:27. Washington at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Los Angeles at Arizona, 9 p.m. finished the month 9-1-2. and Caleb Adkins following in Anaheim at Vancouver, 10 p.m. ([email protected] or 954-635-7419) or Amy Tampa Bay at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. Cooley ([email protected] or 423-381-2416). A tight game was busted open kind. Adkins, who is ranked N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. friday’s Games BEARS 53, COLTS 18 Carolina at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m. by Johansen and Watson, who third in the state at 160, stepped match started at 182 Open: Tennessee, Cleveland Montreal at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. made it 5-2 early in the third. up to the 170-pound match for 106 — Wesley Devaney (BC) won by forfeit; 113 — monday, Dec. 5 TRAnSACTiOnS James Loi (CC) pinned Kobe Prater; 120 — Trey Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 8:30 p.m. Mikko Rantanen and Rene his slap of the mat. Hicks (BC) tech. fall Brody Smith, 16-1; 126 — Levi College football Playoff Rankings WRESTLinG Tuesday’s Sports Transactions Bourque each had a goal and an Kinsey (CC) dec. Ethan Anderson, 7-6; 132 — Record BASEBALL Ryan McElhaney (BC) pinned Juan Rangel; 138 — national League BEARS 77, CHEROKEES 6 1. Alabama 12-0 The Jeff Price Poll is primarily a measure of dual meet assist, and Mikhail Grigorenko Andy Robinson (BC) pinned Josh Smith; 145 — 2. Ohio St. 11-1 CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with OF Jon Jay on a match started at 160 strength with some consideration to individual tournament Knox Fuller (BC) pinned Gerardo Ordonez; 152 — 3. Clemson 11-1 strength. Votes are cast by a state-wide panel of high one-year contract. also scored for Colorado, which is 106 — Wesley Devaney (BC) won by forfeit; 113 — 4. Washington 11-1 school wrestling coaches and are based on a maximum MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Designated 1B Chris Carter and Kobe Prater (BC) won by forfeit; 120 — Trey Hicks Austin Mathews (BC) pinned Ryan McCullough; OF Adam Walker for assignment. Agreed to terms with 1B 0-2-1 on a five-game homestand. 5. Michigan 10-2 Power Ranking of 100 percent. (BC) pinned Gage Boggess, 1:02; 126 — Ethan 160 — William Kaylor (BC) pinned Michael 6. Wisconsin 10-2 Eric Thames on a three-year contract. Claimed RHP Steve Rnk School Pwr Rnk LW Calvin Pickard, starting in Anderson (BC) pinned Dylan Ricker, :49; 132 — Richmond; 170 — Caleb Adkins (BC) pinned 7. Penn St. 10-2 1 Bradley Central 98 1 Geltz off waivers from Tampa Bay. O’Riley McGuire; 182 — Trevor Holmes (CC) dec. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Designated LHP Jeff Locke for Ryan McElhaney (BC) won by forfeit; 138 — Andy 8. Colorado 10-2 2 Father Ryan 88 2 place of Semyon Varlamov for the Trey Johnson 4-2; 195 — Kevin Gentry (BC) dec. 9. Oklahoma 9-2 assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Lisalverto Bonilla on a Robinson (BC) pinned Marcus Hall, 2:57; 145 — 3 Baylor 68 3 second consecutive game, Kenton Baggett, 4-3; 220 — DJ Gibson (BC) dec. 10. Oklahoma St. 9-2 4 Wilson Central 67 4 one-year contract. Knox Fuller (BC) pinned Grayson Colbaugh, :29; 11. Southern Cal 9-3 5 Cleveland 63 5 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Released C Brayan Pena. Named stopped 28 shots before he was 152 — Austin Mathews (BC) pinned Tristan Daniel Lopez, 6-4; 285 — Matthew Jernigan (CC) Dr. George Paletta Jr. head orthopedic physician, Drs. Lyndon 12. Florida St. 9-3 6 Beech 59 6 Hamblin, 1:15; 160 — Caleb Adkins (BC) won by won by forfeit. 13. Louisville 9-3 Gross, Husam Nawas, Mahesh Bagwe and Julienne Lippe pulled with 1:50 remaining. 7 McCallie 43 7 forfeit; 170 — Brance Falls (BC) pinned Matthew *No times were available for the pins and technical 14. Auburn 8-4 8 Science Hill 40 8 team orthopedists, Dr. Charles Rehm chief medical adminis- Pickard is 4-2-1 in seven starts fall in this match. 15. Florida 8-3 9 Tennessee High 31 9 trative officer and Dr. Adam Fedyk vision consultant. Gossett, 2:28; 182 — Trey Johnson (BC) tech. fall www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016— 11 McElwain makes history, fails Oregon fires Mark Helfrich to improve Florida’s offense after 4-8 year GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Spurrier’s “Fun ‘n’ Gun” that Quarterback Treon Harris got Florida’s Jim McElwain made dominated the league throughout the brunt of the blame for that Eugene, Ore. (AP) — Southeastern Conference history most of the 1990s. stinker as well as Florida’s late- Oregon has fired coach Mark by becoming the first coach to The Gators currently rank season slide. Helfrich after a disappointing reach the league’s championship 114th in the nation in total There haven’t been nearly as 4-8 season, and just two years game in his first two seasons. offense, down two spots from many excuses this year. after getting the Ducks within He’s 13-3 in SEC play, has 2015 while averaging a meager McElwain started two transfer a victory of the program’s first swept rival Georgia and pushed 352.7 yards a game. And they quarterbacks (Luke Del Rio and national championship. the Gators to start making easily could drop after facing the Austin Appleby) over two fresh- Helfrich was head coach of strides to improve their football Tide’s top-ranked defense men he recruited (Feleipe Franks the Ducks for four seasons, facilities. Saturday. and Kyle Trask). It seemed justi- AP photo leading the team to the first It is hardly enough, at least “I don’t look at it as a mis- fiable before the season, but FLORIDA COACh JIM McELWAIN talks with QB Luke Del Rio on College Football Playoff not in Gainesville. match at all,” McElwain said looked highly questionable once the sideline, after the Gators failed to convert on third down against championship game after the As the 15th-ranked Gators (8-3) Monday. “I look at it as a great it became clear Del Rio and Florida State in the third quarter Saturday, in Tallahassee, Fla. 2014 season. But Oregon fal- head to Atlanta to face top-ranked opportunity, and you know that’s Appleby have flaws. tered this year with a five- Alabama (12-0) for the second part of the chess match. ... I The Gators have thrown for We know we can do it. 17 games. And it’s not like game losing streak, and fin- straight year, McElwain is getting know this: We’re playing in this fewer than 150 yards in four of “Now it’s just about doing it they’re playing some of the ished at the bottom of the more criticism than acclaim. game and we’re going to give our- their last seven games, and time and time again, and that’s nation’s top defense every week. Pac-12 North with just two Florida looked overmatched in a selves every opportunity to be haven’t topped 230 yards pass- that mental endurance thing. In fact, eight of Florida’s 11 conference wins. 31-13 loss at Florida State last successful.” ing in more than two months. That’s playing for each other, opponents have defenses that After taking over when Chip Saturday, failing to score an offen- Florida was somewhat compet- “I think we’ve done it through- trusting in the plan, not making rank 63rd or worse. Kelly left in 2013, Helfrich sive touchdown for the second itive in last year’s title game. out the season in glimpses and stuff up, and just executing the So it would surprise no one to went 37-16. He had an $11.6 time in as many years in the The Gators returned a punt for spurts,” Appleby said. “The key plan.” see McElwain make wholesale million buyout on his contract series. And McElwain, hired to fix a touchdown early and trailed for us is going to be to the consis- Consistency hasn’t been offensive changes after the bowl with the Ducks. Florida’s floundering offense, has 12-7 at halftime before Alabama tency. We can’t shoot ourselves Florida’s offensive forte under game, including firing coordina- Helfrich met with athletic come up well short and offered pulled away and won 29-15 . in the foot. We can’t have nega- McElwain. Consider this: The tor Doug Nussmeier, line coach director Rob Mullens on nothing more than a glimpse of Florida finished with 180 yards, tive plays. We’ve got to stay on Gators have been held below 275 Mike Summers and maybe oth- Tuesday night and was told anything resembling Steve the fewest of McElwain’s tenure. schedule and keep working. ... yards of offense in 10 of their last ers. was being dismissed. Helfrich issued a statement saying he was honored to have served at Oregon. “It is with respect and dis- Mustangs appointment that we receive From Page 9 this decision,” Helfrich said. “Plain and simple — we didn’t win enough games this sea- the guard duo connected again created a spark right before the pointer from the top left side on three 3-pointers in the first combined for 13 of Walker son.” to end the first quarter as break, as he landed an offensive beyond the arc snapped a 14-0 half while junior Emily Anderson Valley’s 21 points in the third At a news conference follow- Eslinger took a no-look pass for a rebound to find Eslinger for his run for Red Bank with 2:58 scored seven straight points in quarter. Anderson scored seven ing the announcement, layup to give Walker Valley a 17- second trey with 30 seconds left. remaining. the third quarter and led Walker straight points for her team from Mullens said that Oregon will 9 advantage. Munck also made a pull-up jump Walker Valley will take a two- Valley with 15 points in a 64-29 the 4:10 to the 2:19 mark, a look outside the program for “In the huddle or during time- shot right before the buzzer game winning streak into play rout of Red Bank. stretch in which she went 5-of-6 candidates, and the new outs, Bryce will tell us, ‘Hey, give sounded to give Walker Valley a against Cleveland Friday night at Throughout666666 the night from the charity stripe to extend coach will make decisions this signal and go backdoor and I 32-16 lead at halftime. Raider Arena. The Mustangs beat the Lady Mustangs (2-4) showed the Lady Mustangs lead to 50- about the current staff. There will hit you’,” Eslinger said. “He Eslinger led all first half scor- Maryville, 72-67, this past great alertness and found open 20. is no timeline for a decision, is good at reading the defense ers with 13 points and senior Saturday in the Heritage teammates in dishing out 18 “Emily is very athletic,” but recruiting adds urgency to and finding gaps. He is always teammate Cooper Melton scored Thanksgiving Classic. team assists. Cretton said. “She is a three- the process. looking for people and it is big for eight of his 13 points in the Last season the state tourna- “We played very unselfish bas- sport athlete and she played well Mullens said he informed our team to have a great point opening two periods. ment Mustangs took two out of ketball tonight,” Coach Paul tonight. I think people gave her the players of his decision ear- guard like him.” “Sometimes you are off and three from the Blue Raiders, Cretton said. “It was a game good looks and she ran the floor lier in the evening. Nunnelly finished with a game- some nights you are on and which included an 87-84 loss at where we got an opportunity to well. She is a big part of our “It was difficult,” he said. high seven assists and also con- tonight just happened to be my home, a 74-61 win on the road play a lot of girls. We are happy team.” “Players were upset because tributed nine points and three night,” said Eslinger, who shot 7- and a 63-57 victory in the District about that, but we have a big Walker Valley will enter they lost a family member.” steals. He scored four points and of-10 from the field and 3-of-3 5-AAA semifinals in Athens. game Friday when we go to District 5-AAA play against Ducks started this season had three assists in the first from the free-throw line. “It’s “We open up with the No. 1 Cleveland to start district play.” Cleveland having won its past ranked No. 24 in the presea- quarter alone. taken a little bit of time to get back ranked preseason team in our Junior Haley Jones, who had nine meetings in the series with son AP Top 25, but lost 35-32 “Bryce is capable of a double- in the groove after football season, district,” Williams said. “We have eight points, six rebounds and a its last loss coming back on Jan. at Nebraska in the third week double,” Coach Williams said. “He but I felt like myself out there our hands full with a very talent- block, gave Walker Valley an 11- 8, 2012. of the season, starting the has always been a pretty good tonight. My teammates did a real- ed team. You can’t really practice 2 advantage after her offensive “We tried to beef up the sched- team’s longest losing streak scorer and now he is really trying ly good job of getting me open and what they do because they are so putback with three minutes left ule with Riverdale and we played since 1996. to find his teammates and set running the right plays.” quick. Coach McCowan does a in the first quarter. Anderson a talented Maryville team early The Ducks had a brief them up too. That is what we Sophomore point guard Tori good job with his guys. We have went on to score the next three on to try and get us ready for dis- revival with a 30-28 victory expect of him as our floor general.” Sewell led Red Bank in scoring two days to get ready and the baskets to stretch the lead to 17- trict play,” Cretton said. “I think over then-No. 11 Utah in Salt Facing a Red Bank team with- with six of his eight points in the guys are fired up and excited 4 at the end of the first period. we will be ready to play. Lake City two weeks ago, but Cleveland will be fired up with out its top three scorers from last first half, and junior Will Thomas about the opportunity.” Walker’s third trey of the first they ended the season with a their new coach and new gym, so season, including Malik finished with a team-high 11. Cleveland will present a tough half was assisted by sophomore 34-24 loss to rival Oregon we will see what happens.” State in the 120th Civil War McConnell who averaged 27 After a Melton free throw gave test, especially with big man KK Gracie Fowler and put the Lady GAME SUMMARIES points per game, the Mustangs the Mustangs a 45-18 lead in the Curry, a flashy point guard in Mustangs ahead 28-7 with 3:50 BOYS game this past Saturday. The Red Bank 9 7 8 11 — 35 defense yielded its least amount third quarter with 3:15 left, Mullek Bradford and a 3-point before halftime. Walker Valley 17 15 14 9 — 55 loss snapped an eight-game LIONS (35) — Will Thomas 11, Sewell 8, Jackson 8, Davis Oregon winning streak in the of points this season. Williams pulled his starters. assassin in Deonte Davis. Walker finished with all 11 of 8, Brown 2, Henderson, Young, Gilbert, Holland, Doss, In the second quarter WV jun- However, a 17-1 run by the “One of the things I like about her points in the first half and Schandley, Delaney series. MUSTANGS (55) — Zach Eslinger 19, Cooper Melton 13, ior Zeke Westfield came up big on feisty Lions made for a 46-35 our team is the balance in scor- also was key defensively with Nunnelly 9, K. Gibson 5, B. Gibson 3, Munck 3, Westfield 2, Afterward, Helfrich was Swafford 1, Murphy, Johnson, Valenzuela, Rathbun, asked about job security. the defensive end with a pair of deficit with just under four min- ing,” Williams said. “One night it three steals. Fowler was impres- Hambright, Zakkis. blocked shots. While not scoring, utes to play in the fourth quarter is Cooper, one night it could be sive in 17:48 minutes of action, 3-point goals: Red Bank 1 (Thomas); WV 4 (Eslinger 2, B. “Nobody’s job is safe in col- Gibson, K. Gibson). lege football,” he said. “That’s senior guard Dakota Murphy led and made the home team call on Bryce or Kolten and tonight it as she accounted for nine Free throws: Red Bank 6-of-18; WV 15-of-22. Records: Red Bank 1-2; Walker Valley 3-3. just the nature of the beast.” the Mustangs with four steals. its starting five one last time. was Zach. Dakota led us one rebounds, three assists and a GIRLS Nunnelly picked up his fifth Junior guard Kolten Gibson night too. It is really nice we have game-high four steals. Red Bank 4 9 11 5 — 29 Fan discontentment with Walker Valley 17 16 21 10 — 64 Helfrich grew as the season assist of the first half after left- helped seal the deal as he scored different guys who can all step Layla Babb led Red Bank (1-4) Lady Lions (29) — Babb 9, Kennebrew 6, Ndiaye 5, Romans 5, Pratt 2, Roberts 2, Claiborne, Stewart. dragged on and wins were handed shooter Brock Gibson hit all five of his points in the game up and score.” on the night with nine points. Lady Mustangs (64) — Emily Anderson 15, Kaley Walker a 3-pointer to extend the lead to during the last three minutes in LADY MUSTANGS 64 Junior guard Lauren Lay, who 11, Lay 9, Jones 8, Nipper 5, Clark 5, Patel 4, Davis 2, Kile scarce. Some questioned the 2, Baker 2, Fowler 1, Knipp, Gibson. wisdom of new assistant 25-12 with 1:15 before halftime. which he also recorded four LADY LIONS 29 finished with nine points and 3-point goals: Red Bank 1 (Babb); WV 4 (Walker 3, Clark). Sophomore Jordan Munck rebounds and two steals. His 3- Senior Kaley Walker connected four rebounds, and Anderson Free throws: Red Bank 4-of-18; WV 8-of-12. Brady Hoke’s new defensive Records: Red Bank 1-4; Walker Valley 2-4. scheme, or the reliance on graduate transfers at quarter- back for the past two seasons rather than long-term player Bradley development. From Page 9 “Didn’t win enough games. I mean, that’s blunt. But that’s the fact. We have to own that steals with Howard accounting “We needed a tough opponent led the team in scoring with 14 nine markers while Brown ended guys fought tooth-and-nail with part of it. And own the solu- for three of those. before starting district play points, helped the Bears grab the the game with six. them,” he added. tion,” Helfrich said following Rebels 54, Bears 39 against McMinn on Friday, and momentum to edge even closer. The Bears must regroup now the loss to the Beavers. After falling behind by seven Maryville turned out to be that Seven straight Rebel points to and prepare for an upcoming GAME SUMMARIES Girls Game Whatever the reason, points at the end of the first tough foe,” Clark stated. open the fourth quarter pretty stretch of district games with Bradley Central 8 21 8 19 — 56 Oregon’s slide was a reminder quarter, the Bears were never The Bears continued to watch much spelled doom for the Bears McMinn County, Cleveland and Maryville 18 12 14 8 — 52 BEARETTES (56) — Rhyne Howard 18, Halle of how hard it is to get good. able to mount a serious threat in as the Maryville lead ballooned to but after a basket by senior John Walker Valley sandwiched Hughes 15, Emma Kate Brown 10, Morgan 5, And stay good. falling to the Rebels. 36-19 midway through the third Brown and a Beavers 3-pointer, around games with Stone Carter 7, Lombard 1, McRee, Walker. When Helfrich was promot- A cold shooting night for period, when the Rebels dropped Bradley still had a shot at a Memorial, Cumberland County LADY REBELS (52) — Lindsey Taylor 14, Courtney Carruthers 13, Olivia Pepperman 11, ed into the job at the start of Bradley, coupled with solid out- in a trio of 3-pointers and a two- comeback. and Knox Webb before breaking Anderson 5, Ray 7, Cunningham 2, Spears. 2013, he had the daunting side shooting by Maryville, led to point bucket while the Bears Senior all-stater Cole for the holidays. 3-pointers: Bradley 6 (Howard 3, Hughes 2, Morgan); Maryville 6 (Carruthers 3, Anderson, task of replacing Kelly, who a long night for the Bears. could only muster a 3-pointer by Copeland was held to just five “It was a great test for us. I Ray, Pepperman). orchestrated Oregon’s hyper- “I was proud of our effort junior Lameric Tucker to open points and fouled out at the 3:11 told the kids that Coach Kent Free throws: Bradley 13-of-21; Maryville 4-of-5. Records: Bradley Central 6-0; Maryville 3-2. drive spread-option offense tonight,” Coach Chuck Clark the second half. mark and the Bears could only Smith always tried to schedule and led the Ducks to their first said after the game. “I knew this At that point the Bears mount- pick up a Hunter Duggan trey to Oak Ridge or another strong foe Boys Game national championship game would be a tough foe [based on] ed their only successful scoring close out their scoring. right before Christmas and right Bradley Central 8 8 15 8 — 39 Maryville 15 10 13 16 — appearance in 2010. An affa- our game with them last year,” surge of the game when they cut The Bears were paced by before the district tournament 54 ble native Oregonian, Helfrich he continued. The Rebels edged the deficit to seven points to close Beavers with 14 points, includ- began. BEARS (39) — Ty Beavers 14, Tucker 9, Brown 6, Duggan 3, Copeland 5, Elrod 2, Cartwright. had served as offensive coor- the Bears 52-50 in an early sea- out the quarter with a 12-2 run. ing four long-range bombs, as “I’ve tried to continue that phi- REBELS (54) — Easton Upchurch 22, Garrett 8, dinator under Kelly and son game last yeat at Bradley Sharpshooting by Tucker, the only Bear in double figures. losophy. We’ve got some work to Lowe 8, Blackman 8, Anderson 5, Llumbet 3. 3-pointers: Bradley 7 (Beavers 4, Tucker 2, recruited future Heisman Central. along with senior Ty Beavers who Tucker finished the night with do, but I saw a lot of positive Duggan); Maryville 9 (Upchurch 5, Garrett 2. Trophy winner Marcus things tonight. I’m not feeling Anderson, Llumbet). Mariota. bad about anything because my Free throws: Bradley 4-of-6; Maryville 7-of-8. Records: Bradley Central 3-2; Maryville 4-1. Helfrich went 24-4 in his first two seasons, including a Flames loss to Ohio State in the first College Football Playoff cham- From Page 9 Howard pionship. But last year he was challenged with replacing a lot this season and she is going contest. Lametria Dunn chipped The Lady Flames (4-1) will now From Page 9 Mariota. He lured graduate to have to learn on the fly,” said in seven points and five rebounds turn their attention to the GSC transfer Vernon Adams from head coach Marty Rowe. “She while Nailah Whitlock followed as they open league play with a er," assessed Bearette head team leader in every statistical Eastern Washington, but was much more aggressive with seven points of her own and visit from rival Shorter University coach Jason Reuter. "I can coach category, the Region 3-AAA MVP Adams struggled with injury. tonight and had five assists, but four boards. on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. for a long time and not have copped 117 steals and blocked 47 The cracks were showing in she probably should have had 10; Lee used its muscle down low “We are looking forward to get- another player with her talent." shots. Bradley is 54-10 with her in that 9-4 season, the first with we just missed some open looks. in holding a commanding 34-6 ting into conference play now. During the 2015-16 season, the lineup the past two seasons. fewer than 10 wins since Defensively we saw her length advantage on points in the paint Shorter is going to be well pre- Howard connected on 168-of-301 Bradley is off to a 6-0 start to 2007. Losses to Michigan start to take over and it was really and a 57-24 edge on the glass. pared for us. They know us and (56 percent) of her 2-point the current season with Howard State, then at home to Utah encouraging to see her and The swarming Lady Flames we know them so it’s going to be attempts were 73-of-181 (40 per- hitting better than 51 percent and Washington State pushed Lindsey (Roddy) combine for nine defense made life difficult for the a great challenge come cent) from beyond the arc, giving 939-of-76) in front of the arc and Oregon out of the AP Top 25 assists and just one turnover. Lady Bulldogs, forcing 18 Saturday,” noted Rowe. “We are her an overall 50 shooting per- 41 percent (13-of-32) beyond it. for the first time since 2009. “Obviously, when you look at turnovers while blocking seven glad we get to open up confer- centage (241-of-482). She also She has also gone 8-for-11 at the The ultimate embarrass- the stats Erin and Carrie played shots. For the contest Lee limited ence at home and we have this made 74-of-107 (69 percent) on free-throw line. Averaging 16.5 ment came in the Alamo Bowl, great tonight and we are going to Fisk to just 17.9 percent shoot- stretch of six home games and free throws. ppg, Howard has also pulled when the Ducks surrendered need those types of efforts out of ing from the field. we need to take advantage of Scoring 629 points, she aver- down 29 rebounds, copped 25 a 31-0 lead and TCU staged them each and every night.” Rowe’s club dished off 20 that, not get ahead of ourselves aged 18.5 a game, plus pulled steals, blocked seven shots and the biggest comeback in bowl Fisk was paced by 13 points assists and shot 45.9 percent and get better each time out. down 233 rebounds (6.85 rpg), dished out 25 assists, while turn- history to win 47-41 in triple from Lashae Brown as she con- from the field while canning 10 Hopefully we can get off to a good plus dished out 154 assists com- ing the ball over just five times overtime. nected on three triples in the shots from beyond the arc. start on Saturday.” pared to just 70 turnovers. The playing the point guard position. 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Editorial Empty Stocking Fund and Basket Fund share the love
wo long-respected holi- outlets. These include, but are day drives — one aimed not limited to, churches, nonprof- Tat bringing Christmas its, businesses, industries, civic morning smiles to the faces of clubs, veterans organizations, our children and one that schools at all levels (public and private) and individuals, among works to put food on the tables many others. of their families — are under- Some are publicized because way in our hometown. they need community support in Both are making a difference. order to complete their outreach Each is well deserving of sup- and to identify area families who port. are in greatest need. We speak of the Empty Some are more private Stocking Fund which is entering because their reach is seeking its second year as a merged enti- individuals who need help, and ty. In 2015, the civic-minded lead- their sources of support are more ers of three longtime campaigns internal. — the Christmas Party for Both have a strong place in the Children (circa 1947), Creating fabric of Cleveland and Bradley Christmas Memories (1995) and County. Each provides impact — the original Empty Stocking Fund as much from a spiritual and (1975) — joined hands to emotional approach, as it does in become one. The trio of causes material goods. represented collectively more For those initiatives that rely on With Trump presidency, much uncertainty lies than 130 years of Christmastime outside support, we hope — and philanthropy. we pray — that those who can We also speak of the William give will give ... especially when it ahead for the future of U.S.-Cuba relationship Hall Rodgers Christmas Basket means making a difference in the WASHINGTON (AP) — Fidel Castro’s pass- In Miami and other American cities, a pow- Fund, a volunteer-driven lives of others, many of whom just ing removes what was long the single greatest erful emigre community emerged that was 501(c)(3) nonprofit that combines need a chance in life, or a hand psychological barrier to a warmer U.S.-Cuba AP NEWS ANALYSIS bitterly opposed to any improvement in U.S. the efforts of multiple organiza- up. relationship. But it also adds to the uncer- relations with Castro’s government. For tions whose work strives to put Such difference is made by the tainty ahead with the transition from an many years, their threat alone was enough to friends.” food on the tables of area families programs we endorse today. Obama to a Trump administration. sink any attempts to bridge divides. most in need. “A brutal dictator” of a “totalitarian island,” Trump didn’t pass off his evaluation to the The dynamic began changing a decade ago, The Empty Stocking Fund — historians. The goals of both initiatives are declared President-elect Donald Trump, as Castro stepped back from public life. His whose past and present leaders underscoring the historical trauma still sepa- “Today, the world marks the passing of a health ailing, he handed over power to broth- aggressive, but each is doable. include such names as the late rating the countries. brutal dictator who oppressed his own people er Raul in 2008 and a period of limited eco- The Empty Stocking Fund — Rev. M.E. Littlefield and the late A more restrained President Barack for nearly six decades,” Trump said in a nomic reforms was ushered in. whose original launch 41 years Bobby Taylor, as well as Steve Obama, carefully promoting and working to statement. “Fidel Castro’s legacy is one of fir- After Cuba’s government released ago came as the result of a vision and Jennifer Hartline, Tom and preserve his own attempt to rebuild those ing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, American prisoner Alan Gross and agreed to by former radio station owners Sandra Rowland, and the Brenda ties, said history would assess Castro’s poverty and the denial of fundamental a spy swap with Washington in 2014, Obama Tom and Sandra Rowland (before Lawson Foundation and her fam- impact and that the Cuban people could human rights.” and Raul Castro felt they finally had enough he was elected Cleveland’s reflect “with powerful emotions” about how Trump expressed hope that Castro’s death trust to embark on a journey of rapproche- ily — works to raise funds over a would mark a “move away from the horrors” mayor), and the late George R. two-week period through their longtime leader influenced their coun- ment. “Bobby” Taylor, a prominent and try. toward a future where Cubans live in free- While some U.S. investment has opened up Hartlines’ live radio broadcasts. dom. But he said nothing about Obama’s popular banker — hopes to raise In death as in life, Castro has divided opin- and travel rules for Americans are now great- Prior to the fundraising, chil- ion: a revolutionary who stood up to project to reset ties, and even hailed the elec- ly eased, the normalization has been limited one dollar more than last year’s dren in need in the Cleveland City American aggression or a ruthless dictator tion support he received from veterans of the because Obama could never get Republican campaign. That would mean a and Bradley County school sys- whose movement trampled human rights and failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion that was lawmakers to end the vast restrictions tied goal of $60,001. tems are allowed to fill out “wish democratic aspirations. backed by the CIA. up in the trade embargo. Triumphant along- The Christmas Basket Fund, lists.” Volunteers are then dis- President Raul Castro, Fidel’s younger Such a statement probably will irritate side Trump in November, some GOP leaders which was named in honor of a patched (this year to the Walmart brother, is 85. Their Communist Party shows Havana, coming after a two-year period of have vowed to reverse Obama’s effort. former Cleveland Daily Banner South store) to fill the lists and no signs of opening up greater political space intense diplomatic discussions with “Now that Fidel Castro is dead, the cruelty editor in the 1940s, hopes to raise despite agreeing with the United States to re- Washington that have done more to improve and oppression of his regime should die with wrap the gifts which will be dis- relations between the countries than any- $24,000, which would be enough tributed to parents and guardians establish embassies and facilitate greater him,” House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said to provide a generous box of food trade and investment. thing in the past 5½ decades. in a statement Saturday. “Sadly, much work on Saturday, Dec. 17. The distri- As Obama leaves office in January, his Trump “is going to be looking for some remains to secure the freedom of the Cuban staples for about 750 local fami- bution, along with a giant decision to engage rather than pressure movement in the right direction in order to people.” lies. Christmas party for the kids, is Havana in the hopes of forging new bonds have any sort of deal with Cuba,” his incom- Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of At Christmastime in Cleveland held at Ocoee Middle School could quickly unravel. Trump has hardly ing chief of staff, Reince Priebus, told “Fox Minnesota, who is pushing legislation to and Bradley County, both initia- (compliments of Principal Ron championed the effort and Republican lead- News Sunday.” And without that, Priebus scrap the embargo, said in an interview that tives have served as icons of giv- Spangler). ers in Congress fiercely opposed Obama’s said Trump “absolutely” would reverse Castro’s shadow “loomed over all the govern- ing and both epitomize the spirit The gifts are then taken home calls to end the 55-year-old U.S. trade Obama’s opening with Havana. ment’s decisions” even though he had left of the Yuletide season. Each and placed under the Christmas embargo of the island. Castro’s reign began when his improbable power. She hoped Trump and Republican embraces the innate beauty of trees for the children to find on “We know that this moment fills Cubans — insurrection ousted the U.S.-backed strong- leaders would respond to Castro’s death by at family and both tell an often-told in Cuba and in the United States — with man Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Only 32 at least not rolling back Obama’s openings to Christmas morning. the time, Castro was the youngest leader in story of how people in this com- powerful emotions, recalling the countless Cuba and perhaps advancing them. The Christmas Basket Fund, ways in which Fidel Castro altered the course Latin America and inspired revolutionaries as During his campaign, Trump criticized munity believe in helping others. under the direction of Todd of individual lives, families and of the Cuban far afield as Africa and Asia. Obama for striking a “very weak agreement” Surely, the show of love is Duggan and a committee of vol- nation,” Obama said. But Castro’s socialist Cuba was anything and threatened to reverse Obama’s executive accented during the year-ending unteers, works with groups like He offered neither condemnation nor but an idyll, and the United States quickly orders “unless the Castro regime meets our holiday season. But in this com- the First Baptist Church of praise for Castro, who outlasted invasion and became his fiercest opponent. demands.” He never laid out those demands, munity, it is not limited to Cleveland, International Paper, assassination plots, and presided over the Members of Batista’s government went and at other times hinted about being Christmas, nor to Thanksgiving or the Bradley Central High School Cuban missile crisis, which took the world to before summary courts, with at least 582 amenable to more U.S. investment in Cuba. to other special times and pre- football team and The Church at the brink of nuclear war. executed by firing squad in the first two years As with much of his foreign policy, Trump cious moments of the calendar Grace Point Motorcycle Club, “History will record and judge the enor- of Castro’s rule. Independent newspapers never outlined clearly a set of policy objec- year. Thankfully, families here mous impact of this singular figure on the were closed. Gays were herded into camps for tives with Cuba. The ambiguity leaves much among others, to distribute (and “re-education.” Tens of thousands were held help other families 365 days a people and world around him,” Obama said, of the recent warming on uncertain ground. deliver to the homebound) the adding that U.S.-Cuban relations shouldn’t as political prisoners. Hundreds of thou- It’s unclear if Castro’s death, however power- year. Such support might not boxes of food, also on Saturday, be defined “by our differences but by the sands of Cubans fled. After the Soviet Union ful for castigators and champions, will dra- always be seen, but it is forever Dec. 17. The distribution takes many things that we share as neighbors and vanished, Cuba’s economy collapsed. matically sway Trump one way or the other. felt. place from 8 to 10 a.m. at Tri- This kind of giving spirit is why State Warehouse. many who are born in this com- Donations to the Empty munity choose to stay in this com- Stocking Fund can be made in DEAR ANNIE munity. person at the sites of the WCLE This kind of togetherness and live remotes or at the Friday, Dec. sense of brotherly love is why 9, grand finale at Life Care Dear Annie: I have a hand- He was banned from all the two women simply felt awkward. keep in mind that we have no many relocate to this community, some 23-year-old son who has dorms and ordered to stay away A little communication can go a idea the struggles a stranger Centers of America (Campbell been dealing with Asperger’s from these two women. There long way in such cases. We may be going through. I wish whether in retirement or in search Plaza), from 6 to 10 a.m. They syndrome for about 20 years. He was an appeal process, and the should all be compassionate and your son all the best. of a better life. may also be mailed to: Empty has grown from a very young school lifted the ban on the ——— This kind of attention to need, Stocking Fund, 1860 Executive child who didn’t look at or talk dorms after everyone under- (Editor’s Note: Send your questions for Annie Lane to and to the caregiving of others, is Park Place, Suite E, Cleveland to people other than the family stood that with Asperger’s, a [email protected]. To find out more about Annie Lane and read why Cleveland is aptly nick- TN 37312.P to a young man who can even person doesn’t read body lan- features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit named “The City With Spirit.” It is Donations to the William Hall share small talk with people, guage or facial expressions very the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.) also why Bradley County in gen- Rodgers Christmas Basket Fund attend college and be a success- well. eral is described regularly by may be mailed to: First ful track and field athlete. He went to the speech pathol- county Mayor D. Gary Davis as Tennessee Bank, P.O. Box 3566, However, he still has a terrible ogy department last year for “... Tennessee at its best.” time knowing how to act around coaching about social situa- Cleveland Daily Banner Cleveland TN 37320-3566, Attn: women, and he observes people tions. Now, after this involve- Whether our people reside William Hall Rodgers Christmas around him for clues. He recent- ment with campus police, the – Established in 1854 – within the municipal limits of Basket Fund. Or, they may be ly received a phone call from the Title IX department — which we Cleveland, Charleston and dropped off in person at First campus police asking him to didn’t know existed — has got- EDITOR AND PUBLISHER CIRCULATION DIRECTOR McDonald, or whether they Tennessee Bank at 3870 Keith stop by. A woman had reported ten involved. It has some classes Stephen L. Crass Herb Lacy choose to make their home out- St. Cooke’s Food Store, a long- him because she felt uncomfort- that will help him to understand side the city limits but within the time Basket Fund supporter, is able around him at a dance. He body language and facial expres- GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS EDITOR had danced with her, sat and sions. I hope this will help him, hometown confines of Bradley also accepting contributions to Joyce Taylor Richard Roberts County, their mindset is a shared the Basket Fund. talked with her, and gotten her but I also hope and pray that “give unto others” ideology. We know of many respected some punch, but then he put his people, especially women, will arm around her. He did this give him a chance. At this time of Christmas giving, Christmastime causes in our ASSOCIATE EDITOR ADVERTISING DIRECTOR because that’s what he had Please tell women that if Rick Norton Jack Bennett and this moment for relishing the community. The Empty Stocking observed while watching other someone has made them unconditional joy of the season, it Fund and William Hall Rodgers guys and girls. He felt terrible uncomfortable, they should becomes obvious our newspaper Christmas Basket Fund are two. because he really liked her and gently but firmly tell the person, ASSOCIATE EDITOR RETAIL SALES MANAGER holds a special place in our heart We encourage our community is still missing the friendship “You are making me uncomfort- Gwen Swiger Sheena Meyer for the William Hall Rodgers to support both, if at all possible. that could have been. able because I don’t know you Christmas Basket Fund because In closing, let us merge the two In the next day or two, anoth- that well.” My son would never LIFESTYLES EDITOR PRESS SUPERVISOR of its namesake; and, because themes that define Cleveland and er woman complained to the hurt anyone, but these women William Wright Richard Yarber the Empty Stocking Fund is Bradley County. We are truly “The campus police. He and this ended up hurting him deeply. media driven by My Mix 104.1 City With Spirit,” so named other girl had a class together And as I’m his mother, they and had talked a few times. She hurt me, too. — Heartbroken 423-472-5041 and WCLE, we are just as sup- because our county is “... accused him of stalking her. But Again Telephone portive of its cause. Tennessee at its best.” what she said was “stalking” Dear Heartbroken: Thank Obviously, the Cleveland and Such belief is not founded upon was his knowing a few things you for sharing your son’s story. 423-614-6529 423-476-1046 Bradley County community this just a Christmas thing. Such about her that he had gotten Although I would never fault Newsroom Fax Office & Advertising Fax time of year becomes a model for belief is centered on everything ... from her Facebook page — and young women for removing the giving spirit thanks to organi- all that defines who we are, and she had accepted his friend themselves from situations that 1505 25th Street N.W. - Cleveland, TN 37311 • P.O. Box 3600 Cleveland, TN 37320 zations other than news media why. request. feel unsafe, it sounds as if these www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016— 13
Trump says Trump transition points toward presidency with new norms WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald the president-elect’s own transi- what’s going on with anything Trump, that most unconvention- tion team. (It’s normally a hush- other than great uneasiness and he’s leaving al of presidential candidates, last hush process until the unveiling caution about the kind of govern- spring pledged that he would act of an appointee). Trump’s tweet ment that is preparing to take businesses perfectly presidential when the that “Fidel Castro is dead!” had control in the United States.” WASHINGTON (AP) — time was right. none of the diplomatic subtleties “To call this the ‘new normal’ President-elect Donald “I will be so presidential that normally associated with such is to make light of the serious- Trump said Wednesday you’ll call me and you’ll say, an international development. ness of what’s going on,” Mann that he’s leaving his busi- ‘Donald, you have to stop that, Is all of this, then, the “new said. ness empire to focus on it’s too much,’” he promised dur- normal” for what to expect from a Trump has “got to get some being the nation’s 45th ing a March television interview. Trump administration or a discipline,” said New York president, bowing to pres- Less than two months from reflection of the growing pains University’s Paul Light, another sure to avoid potential con- Inauguration Day, there are associated with any presidential scholar of government. “He’s just flicts of interest between growing signs that Trump’s idea transition? got to get on this.” governing and profiting in of what’s presidential may never President Barack Obama, who On the matter of Trump’s the private sector. sync up with past norms — to knows a thing or two about mak- tweeting, Light said, “If he’s up at “I will be leaving my the delight of some and dismay of ing the big leap to the Oval 3 a.m. about to tweet, he should great business in total in others. Office, has expressed hope that start reading something about order to fully focus on run- The president-elect has kept the weight of the office will ulti- his agenda instead. He’s under- ning the country in order up his habit of sending unfiltered mately have a sobering effect on informed and so is his staff.” to make America great tweets, directly challenged the Trump, cautioning people The concerns extend well again,” he tweeted in a First Amendment right to burn against assuming “the worst.” beyond matters of style. series of missives sent the flag and selected a flame- “How you campaign isn’t —Trump’s out-of-the-blue before dawn. “While I am throwing outsider for a top advis- always the same as how you gov- tweet this week that people who not mandated to do this er. He’s shown no hesitation to ern,” Obama said in one of a burn the flag should face jail under the law, I feel it is traffic in unsubstantiated string of recent comments trying time or a loss of citizenship had visually important, as rumors, has mixed dealings in to provide some measure of reas- Republicans stepping forward to president, to in no way business and government, and surance to those concerned defend First Amendment rights. President-elect Donald trump have a conflict of interest has flouted diplomatic conven- about the next president. —His unfounded charges that with my various business- tions to make his own suggestion “Sometimes when you’re cam- millions of Americans voted ille- es.” for who should be Britain’s paigning, you’re trying to stir up gally sow distrust in the integrity actions. ability to serve as president. He said legal documents ambassador to the U.S., a job passions. When you govern, you of the U.S. electoral system. For all of that, though, polls A Quinnipiac poll released last are “being crafted which that happens to already be filled. actually have reality in front of —On matters of press access, show Trump’s favorability rat- week found that nearly 6 in 10 take me completely out of He’s picked numerous fights with you, and you have to figure out, the idea that the whereabouts of ings have ticked up since the Americans thought Trump business operations,” he individual journalists, disregard- ‘How do I make this work.’ “ the president or president-elect election, even if they are still should shut down his personal added, saying the presi- ed past practices on press access Republican Rep. Mark might be unknown in a time of extremely low for an incoming Twitter account. And more than dency is “a far more impor- and dabbled in the name-calling Meadows of North Carolina, a national emergency has trou- president. half were concerned that Trump tant task!” that was commonplace during strong conservative and a Trump bling implications beyond mere A CNN survey released last might veto legislation that’s good Meanwhile, former his candidacy. defender, said of the transition, inconvenience for reporters. week found that Trump’s favora- for the nation if it hurt his busi- Goldman Sachs executive Trump’s search for Cabinet “You gotta break a few eggs to And experts on government bility rating had gone from 36 ness interests. Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s nominees has played out like a make an omelet.” ethics say that if the president percent a few weeks before the Trump has offered post-elec- former campaign finance reality TV show, with a number But Thomas Mann, a longtime doesn’t sell off his vast business election to 47 percent 10 days tion reassurances that he’ll be director, confirmed that of candidates engaged in scholar of government from the buildings, he’ll be subject to a after the vote. A little less than “very restrained” in his tweets Trump has picked him as unabashed self-promotion while Brookings Institution, said that never-ending string of conflict- half of Americans said Trump’s and more going forward. His treasury secretary and their assets and liabilities are while people can hope for the of-interest questions that will actions since the election had actions haven’t always confirmed that billionaire investor publicly debated by members of best, “There’s no reason to take cast a cloud over his policy made them more confident in his that. Wilbur Ross has been cho- sen for commerce secre- tary. Mnuchin, 53, led Trump taps Ross for commerce secretary Trump’s finance opera- WASHINGTON (AP) — Wilbur Reputed by Forbes to be worth and infrastructure plans. Ross tions during the presiden- Ross, the billionaire investor con- nearly $3 billion, Ross would rep- has suggested that much of tial campaign. But he has sidered the “king of bankruptcy” resent the interests of U.S. busi- America is disgruntled because no government experience, for buying beaten-down compa- nesses domestically and abroad the economy has left middle- which could prove a politi- nies with the potential to deliver as the head at Commerce. His class workers behind and says cal hurdle. If confirmed by profits, is expected to join department would be among Trump represents a shift to a the Senate, Mnuchin President-elect Donald Trump’s those tasked with carrying out “less politically correct direction.” would play a central role in senior economic team as com- the Trump administration’s stat- “Part of the reason why I’m shaping Trump’s tax poli- merce secretary. ed goal of protecting U.S. workers supporting Trump is that I think cies and infrastructure The nomination could be and challenging decades of glob- we need a more radical, new plans. He would also lead announced as early as alization that largely benefited approach to government — at an agency tasked with Wednesday. A senior transition multinational corporations. least in the U.S. — from what implementing internation- official, who wasn’t authorized to With a Florida home down the we’ve had before,” Ross told al economic sanctions. publicly discuss the matter and road from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago CNBC in June, referring to Trump has previously requested anonymity, told The retreat, the 78-year-old Ross Trump’s blunt tone and sweeping said that he’d leave his Associated Press about it last played a role in crafting and sell- promises to reinvigorate econom- business operations to his week. ing the president-elect’s tax-cut ic growth. three eldest children — Donald Jr., Eric and AP Photo/Matt Rourke Ivanka, though that wasn’t In thIs fIle Photo, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and clear from his tweets her husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., check Wednesday. out the stage during preparation for the Republican National Reince Priebus, Trump’s Convention inside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. President- incoming White House chief of staff, said elect Donald Trump has picked Chao to become transportation sec- Wednesday “that’ll all be retary, according to a Trump source. worked out.” Priebus told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” that Trump Elaine Chao’s record suggests has “got the best people in America working on it.” Priebus demurred when skepticism on new safety regs asked if Trump planned to put his businesses in a NEW YORK (AP) — Elaine ing the nation’s air traffic control blind trust — as presidents Chao’s record as secretary of system, ensuring that new trans- have traditionally done — labor suggests she’d have a light portation technologies are adopt- or leave them in his chil- hand when it comes to safety reg- ed in a safe manner and respond- dren’s hands. ulation as head of the ing to a surge in traffic fatalities. “I’m not ready to reveal Transportation Department and Whether it’s integrating drones that really,” Priebus said. would seek to shift responsibility into the national airspace, Priebus added that from the federal government to deploying self-driving cars or Trump’s business acumen states where possible. “some other new technology, and the many business President-elect Donald Trump she’s not going to be especially interests he has as a result announced Tuesday that Chao inclined to second-guess the of it is “nothing to be was his choice for the Cabinet industry when they say that this ashamed about.” He said post. “Secretary Chao’s extensive will be safe,” McGarity said. Trump is “taking seriously” record of strong leadership and As labor secretary, Chao’s job the issue of possible con- her expertise are invaluable was to protect the nation’s work- flicts of interest. assets in our mission to rebuild force, including setting safety “We’re making sure that our infrastructure in a fiscally standards and addressing issues all those conflicts are responsible manner,” Trump said related to wages and retirement. taken care of,” Priebus in a statement released by his She updated overtime regula- said. He said the applica- campaign. tions for “white-collar” workers ble rules and regulations Chao said Trump “has outlined and rules intended to force “are very vague” and that’s a clear vision to transform our unions to disclose more details Trump’s people are “doing country’s infrastructure, acceler- on their financial condition to the best job we can.” ate economic growth and produc- members. Priebus said the country tivity, and create good paying Chao is “a strong advocate of hasn’t seen a president of jobs across the country.” letting the markets function as such business acumen Chao, 63, was labor secretary they will, not intervening into pri- before and that the rules under President George W. Bush vate sector arrangements,” and regulations “don’t con- and the first Asian-American McGarity said. template this scenario.” woman to serve in a president’s Mitch Bainwol, president of the Mnuchin, meanwhile, Cabinet. She also is the wife of Alliance of Automobile told CNBC on Wednesday Senate Majority Leader Mitch Manufacturers, applauded that he and Ross are McConnell of Kentucky, which Trump’s selection of Chao as “a “thrilled to work for the might be of some help if Trump is superb choice.” president-elect and hon- to fulfill his promise of generating “Big issues await,” he said. ored to have these posi- $1 trillion in infrastructure “The traditional regulatory tions.” He said “sustained spending. approach is increasingly chal- economic growth” is the Chao’s record suggests she’d lenged to keep pace with the chief priority of the incom- be skeptical of new safety regula- rapid rate of innovation in our ing administration and tions and may attempt to roll sector.” that “we can absolutely get back existing regulations. Under More recently, Chao had been to sustained 3 to 4 per- Chao, the Occupational Safety on the board of directors for cent” in the gross domestic and Health Administration at Bloomberg Philanthropies, run product. Labor didn’t issue a single signif- by former New York City Mayor He also outlined what he icant new safety regulation for Michael Bloomberg. She resigned called “the largest tax four years, and the department’s last year after learning the organ- change” since President mine safety inspectors were cut ization planned to expand an Ronald Reagan — cutting and inspections reduced, said environmental initiative to shut- the corporate tax rate to 15 Thomas McGarity, a University of ter coal-fired power plants. percent, a “big” middle- Texas law professor and author Almost 90 percent of Kentucky’s class income tax cut and of “Freedom to Harm,” a book electricity comes from coal, and simplifying taxes. about the Labor Department that her ties to the organization were “By cutting corporate includes Chao’s tenure there. used against McConnell in his taxes, we’re going to create Among the pressing issues fac- Senate race. huge economic growth and ing the next transportation secre- Chao came to the United we’ll have huge personal tary will be how to boost the States from Taiwan with her fam- income,” Mnuchin told nation’s aging infrastructure so ily at age 8. Her family settled in CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” that it can accommodate popula- New York, where her father, tion growth and not become a James Si-Cheng Chao, became a drag on the economy, moderniz- wealthy shipping magnate. 14—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 30, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
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