TCI Invited to View Jail Updates, Improvements
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W E D N E S D A Y 162nd YEAr • nO. 171 nOVEMBEr 16, 2016 CLEVELAnD, tn 26 PAGES • 50¢ Submitted photo BCSO SEniOr Lt. Christy Walls, TCI invited to view jail left, and BCSO Capt. of Corrections Gabe Thomas show TCI Inspector updates, improvements Robert Kane (third from left) the newly By BRIAN GRAVES visit as part of the jail’s efforts Sheriff Eric Watson made renovated kitchen at Banner Staff Writer to repair various maintenence what he called “hard decisions” the Bradley County problems found by the TCI’s ini- in getting the numbers in the Jail, during a visit An inspector for the tial inspection last summer. staff to a more acceptable level. Tuesday afternoon. Tennessee Corrections Institute The jail’s reinspection in “We made some changes in At far right is kitchen paid a visit to the Bradley August reclaimed the facility’s shifts, job duties and the overall worker R. Curtis County Jail on Tuesday after- certification, but with a stipula- structure of corrections,” Powers. noon, but the visit was no sur- tion the BCSO must present a Thomas said. “What was hap- prise. plan of action to the TCI during pening was a lot of people were It was done at the invitation of a meeting Dec. 7 in Nashville. working corrections but were BCSO Capt. of Corrections Gabe Part of the findings were con- not listed as being in that cate- Thomas. cerning the personnel staffing of Thomas said he requested the the corrections department. See JAIL, Page 7 Inside Today Nine bells added to new tower in Lee University forum quad By SARALYN NORKUS Banner Staff Writer Tuesday morning Lee University welcomed the newest addi- tion to its campus, nine bells that are now hanging in the bell tower at the forum. “It is a wonderful occasion. We designed (and have been working) on this tower for about the last year and a half,” Lee Raiders roll in 1st See BELLS, Page 6 game in new arena The Cleveland Raiders had a big night in the inaugural games of the New Raider Arena, with wins over Polk County. The Walker Valley Mustangs had a tough opener against Riverdale. The CSCC Cougars picked up a pair of wins over Central Georgia Technical College. The Lee University Flames have fun and games planned for Maroon Madness. See Sports, Pages 11-13. Webb honored Ken Webb, former president and CEO of Cleveland Utilities, was honored Tuesday evening with a retirement reception at the Museum Center at Five Points. See story and photo, Page 10. Ceiling murals Catherine Jordan is giving seniors at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center a rea- son to look up. She has been painting murals on the ceilings of those seniors who are interest- ed. See Lifestyles, Page 19. Forecast Patchy smoke from regional wild- Banner photos, ALLEn MinCEY fires should continue today. Dr. PAUL COnn, Lee University president, smiles while standing underneath the nine bells that were placed Otherwise it should be sunny, with a in the new clock tower at the university. The new clock tower, where nine bells were placed Tuesday, is located high near 71. Tonight calls for clear on Church Street, near the new School of Nursing building at Lee University. skies but with patchy smoke, with a low around 41. Thursday should see areas of smoke and hazy sunshine, along with a high near 76. Thursday night should be clear, with a low Youth mentors Corrections Dept. prepares around 45. Friday looks to be sunny, with a high near 75. Friday night are invited calls for partly cloudy skies and a 40 for TCI review on Dec. 7 percent chance of rain, with a low around 46. to breakfast By BRIAN GRAVES deficiencies; however, the inspectors noted: “Most of the Special to the Banner Banner Staff Writer Index deficiencies listed in the report Tennessee Promise offers local The corrections department of are due, in large part, to the the Bradley County Sheriff’s high school graduates the continued overcrowding situa- Classified................................15-17 Office continues to prepare for chance to attend college without tion and a shortage of staff at Comics.........................................24 its Dec. 7 meeting with the times to fill all the designated Editorial........................................14 paying tuition — and now adult Tennessee Corrections Institute mentors are desperately needed posts on a consistent basis.” Horoscope...................................24 concerning problems the jail Many of the deficiencies were to guide them through the now faces. Lifestyles................................19-21 process. related to paperwork which Obituaries......................................2 The TCI reviewed the county includes menu evaluations, On Friday morning, the Allan jail facilities during a July visit Sports.....................................11-13 Jones Foundation, Cleveland menu substitutions not being Stocks .......................................... 4 and released its findings in late recorded, clothing documenta- State Community College and August. TV Schedule................................25 TnAchieves are inviting those The jail was cited on several See CORRECTIONS, Page 7 Weather.........................................9 interested in mentoring to the breakfast gathering at the college Contributed photo Around Town at 7:30 a.m. A tEnnESSEE PrOMiSE mentor breakfast is set for Friday “While the increase in student morning at Cleveland State Community College. It is sponsored by $806 added to George McAlister giving a dot- participation is exciting and con- the Allan Jones Foundation, CSCC and TnAchieves. Area residents loop seminar ... Mendy Gilliland tinues to grow, so does the need interested in mentoring are invited to the 7:30 a.m. gathering. From having a successful morning in for volunteer mentors to support left are Bailey Jones, director of Buy Here Pay Here USA; Krissy Basket Fund the woods for her first deer hunt them,” said Toby Pendergrass, DeAlejandro, TnAchieves executive director; Will Jones, vice presi- Some $806 has been ... Michele Trotter joking about director of the foundation. dent of Jones Management Services; and Toby Pendergrass, foun- added to the William Hall roaming around trying to figure “Locally, we have an urgent need dation director. Rodgers Christmas Basket out where she parked her car. for 151 volunteers and currently Fund total. This brings the only 65 people have signed up. Cougar Room in the gymnasium Tennessee Promise offers money raised to $1,881. This is a great opportunity for at Cleveland State and a brief every high school senior the Each year for decades, members of the community to program will follow explaining opportunity to attend one of the See BASKET, Page 7 help.” the importance of the opportuni- 6489076 75112 Breakfast will be served in the ty. See MENTORS, Page 6 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, November 16, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Ariana Liner; two sisters-in-law: Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. 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