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162nd YEAR • No. 96 AUGUSt 19, 2016 ClEVElAND, tN 22 pAGES • 50¢ Howell will target welfare fraud during next session of Tennessee Legislature By BRIAN GRAVES and I recognize that, and I think we ought to help relationship and letting them know you’re not Banner Staff Writer them when we can,” he said. “But, the fact is going after them in a ‘gotcha’ mode. We’re not try- there are millions and hundreds of millions of ing to place blame. We’re trying to fix a problem State Rep. Dan Howell (R-Georgetown) said dollars that are fraudulently raked in by crooks.” we know exists, and we have come to the agree- Thursday he plans to hit hard on welfare fraud Howell said he has been working with a think ment that we trust each other.” during the next session of the state Legislature. tank called Foundation for Government Howell said when the “crooks” are found, “it He made those comments during the luncheon Accountability. gives you more resources to help the people who meeting of the Bradley County Republican “This is one of their prime focuses — the find- need help.” Women Thursday afternoon. ing of welfare fraud,” he said. “They have been “We are actually working with DHS on the leg- “This is a bill that will empower the successful in six other states. Their analysis of islation, so we’ve come a long way,” he said. Department of Human Services to go after welfare Tennessee tells us we think there are $125 mil- n Howell also spoke about the possibility of fraud,” Howell said. “I don’t use the term ‘welfare lion a year being fraudulently paid to people who internet sales taxes. reform’ because we’re not going after people who are crooks.” “The governor has made comments in the are on welfare if they need to be on welfare.” He said the first step is to build a relationship media about instituting a statewide sales tax on Howell recalled during his youth having the with the people who work in DHS. internet sales,” he said. “That’s a big deal.” Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES “hand up” from public assistance during his “We have taken a lot of time with the commis- Howell said he is open to listening to con- StAtE REp. DAN HowEll spoke to the father’s illness. sioner’s chief assistant and the chief assistant to Bradley County Republican Women during their “There are people who need public assistance TennCare,” Howell said. “Part of this is building a See HOWELL, Page 6 Thursday luncheon. Inside Today Flight delays slow Skyla’s return Bears rule the day 2-year-old now against Mustangs safely back home The Bradley Central Bears took By BRIAN GRAVES advantage of numerous Walker Banner Staff Writer Valley mistakes to defeat the and Mustangs in the local football Banner photo, CHRIStY ARMStRoNG tHE FootBAll tEAMS from Bradley Central High School and Walker Valley High School surround students in red representing ALLEN MINCEY opener at BCHS. The Cleveland Banner Staff Writer Lady Raiders fell in straight sets the fight against drug use among youth. Students from Cleveland High School, local educators and a variety of other community lead- on the volleyball court to Baylor. ers also filled the field in support of the cause Thursday night. The much-anticipated home- The Lady Raiders had better luck coming for Skyla Wilson was on the soccer field, with a win delayed several hours Thursday over Red Bank. See Sports, night as bad Pages 13-15. weather forced Students take a ‘Stand’ a change in travel plans. Political analyst Skyla, her says ‘Shut up!’ grandmother Clara Hanacek As the presidential race contin- High schools use football game as forum and Bradley ues to heats up, and campaign rhet- County Sheriff oric on both sides finds its way to Eric Watson all-new lows, some believe the to join hands in fight against drug abuse were scheduled GOP’s Donald Trump needs to bet- to arrive at Skyla wilson ter temper his words. For one per- Lovell Field in By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG student implored. Chattanooga at son’s perspective, see the guest Banner Staff Writer Students described the emotional 9:18 p.m. “Viewpoint” on Page 16 of today’s “highs” drug use can bring, but they also However, the edition. Students, educators and other commu- stressed how it can create more problems c o n n e c t i n g nity members rallied around one cause than it solves. flight from Forecast just before kickoff of a Thursday night The students also characterized their Chicago was football game. peers facing addiction as wasting their canceled until Spectators in the stands were encour- potential. Friday, due to Today looks to be mostly cloudy, aged to “Stand Out, Stand Strong, Stand with a 70 percent chance of show- “What happens to the potential NFL severe weather. United” against drug use. prodigy that falls into this trap? ... The Watson said ers or thunderstorms and a high In an event being called “historic,” foot- musical prodigy? Or the brilliant artist?” near 86. Tonight’s forecast calls for he wanted to Michael wilson ball players and other student athletes and asked some of the students. get the little girl cloudy skies and a 40 percent leaders from all three local high schools — One student shared a statistic noting home as quick- chance of rain, with a low around Bradley Central, Cleveland and Walker 21.5 million Americans above the age of 12 ly as possible, 73. Saturday calls for mostly cloudy Valley — took to the field at Bradley had “a problem with substance abuse” as which forced skies and a 60 percent chance of Central. of 2014. him to book the rain, with a high near 86. Saturday “This is our beginning,” said emcee Steve Surrounding them were educators, local Another noted substance abuse is “the most direct night calls for continued cloudiness Hartline. “You’ll be hearing a lot more school board members and representatives No. 1 cause of accidental death in the flight to about this.” from a variety of organizations and busi- United States.” T e n n e s s e e , and a 60 percent chance of rain, Prior to the Bradley Central-Walker with a low around 73. nesses, all symbolically showing their sup- Others said the problem of drug use which ended in Valley football game, the teams stood in port for local youth. may seem like one which cannot be eradi- Nashville. opposing lines on either side of volunteers As the football field filled with hundreds cated, but they said they believe that is a That flight representing the anti-drug use cause. Index of supporters, an anti-drug use message false notion. was scheduled Eric watson Then, they were joined by other Bradley from anonymous local high school stu- The students told their audience that Church...... 8-9 to land at its Central and Walker Valley students and dents began to play over the speakers. Middle Tennessee location at 11 Classified...... 21-22 students from Cleveland. “Live now like most people won’t,” one See STUDENTS, Page 6 Comics...... 17 See SKYLA Page 6 Editorials...... 16 Horoscope...... 17 Obituaries...... 2 Officials report Stocks...... 4 Sports...... 13-15 Animal rescue operation overcrowding has TV Schedule...... 18-19 not forced BCSO Weather...... 11 request denied by group to reject prisoners Around Town approval of the planners. By ALLEN MINCEY By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer Ryan Clark rescuing his mom, Banner Staff Writer Lisa McKinney, of 1345 8th Ave., Gayle Clark, twice in one week told planning commissioners Thursday Officials admit there is an The Bradley County Regional from broken-down cars ... night she had been rescuing animals overcrowding issue at the Planning Commission denied a request Nevaeh Owens enjoying basket- for more than 15 years. Bradley County Jail, but no crim- for a Cleveland resident to establish a ball camp with Amy Geren “This is the first time I have taken a inals who should be incarcerated dog and cat rescue operation. McGowan ... Madison Scoggins step to do it the right and legal way,” are turned away. County Planner Bentley Thomas said enjoying being in the first grade McKinney said. “The last three of four Communications Division the lot was located in a ... Landon Bunch being ready for dogs I took in as rescue — I realized I Director James Bradford of the Forestry/Agricultural/Residential zone. the new school year ... Linda had to do something.” Bradley County Sheriff’s Office “I recommend you get all of the Hair finally home, and doing She said the county is “absolutely said this morning he is unaware information from the owner that you “awesome” ... Nola and Ben insane with a lot of the people that of the jail turning away a prison- can,” Thomas advised planners. “I will Greene excited about returning neglect animals and abuse them.” er who should be behind bars. He say we haven’t had any phone calls, Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES to school. “I just want to have a chance to save did admit there is less space for and all of the neighbors have been ClEVElAND RESIDENt lISA MCKINNEY as many as I can and get them fixed inmates than is needed, but that notified about the request.” speaks to the county planning commission and spayed and neutered and get them this is not just a problem locally He explained the lot was zoned cor- about her plans to establish a dog and cat res- but at all jails. rectly, but it is a use that requires See ANIMAL, Page 6 cue operation. 6489076 75112 See OVERCROWDING, Page 3 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Friday, August 19, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Three charged in aggravated OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) robbery; 4th suspect sought Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office By ALLEN MINCEY POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Banner Staff Writer Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) To submit an obituary, have in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday Three local men have been the funeral home or crema- and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. arrested for the aggravated rob- tion society in charge of Phone (423) 472-5041. bery of a Denham Drive home, arrangements e-mail the according to the Bradley County information to Stephen L. Crass Jim Bryant Sheriff’s Office. obituaries@clevelandban- Editor & Publisher General Manager ner.com and fax to 423-614- A fourth suspect in the Young J. Stokes Member of The Associated Press Wednesday robbery was being 6529, attention Obits. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches sought this morning. credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, and also the local news of spontaneous or igin According to Sheriff Eric herein. All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2016 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Watson, deputies and detectives SUBSCRIPTION RATES and other officers responded to Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice the call just after 3:30 p.m. Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 Wednesday. By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $ 75.00 According to the reports, the By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 25.00 $45.00 $ 85.00 victim of the crime was threat- By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 White A. Stokes By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $ 67.00 $ 130.00 ened with a firearm and handed over her purse to the suspects. Print + E-Edition By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $ 79.25 All three men were reported to be mation that could lead to his By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 26.25 $47.25 $ 90.50 wearing white T-shirts over their By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 location and arrest. By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 faces when the robbery occurred. According to the BCSO’s Deputies initially took two James Bradford, director of com- E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 Denham Drive residents — munications, a search warrant Burkett williams Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 Timothy Keith White, 42, and was executed which led to detec- Burkett Williams, 95, of Valerie Catrice Young, 32 — into tives finding three guns that McMinn County, passed away custody where the robbery matched serial numbers of Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, just 17 occurred. weapons stolen in early August days short of his 96th birthday Investigation by detectives led which would have been on during a residential burglary on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. LOOK whO’s READING ThE BANNER to a third person, Jeffrey Archer Lane. He was the last child of Dewayne Stokes, 22, being impli- Jeffrey Stokes was also Jefferson Taylor and Minnie cated in the incident. He report- charged with aggravated burglary Emmaline Millsaps Williams. edly lives in the home where the and theft over $1,000 in that He was of the Baptist faith and robbery occurred. incident. Betty Jo Ogle a member of New Bethany The fourth suspect in the rob- The Sheriff’s Office is asking Betty Jo Ogle, 79, a resident of Baptist church since 1932. When bery was identified as Antwuan anyone who might have informa- Cleveland, passed away as a 12-year-old boy, he received D’Vonte Stokes, 22, who had not Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Christ as his personal Savior. tion about Antwuan Stokes to the family residence. yet been located as of press time He was a World War II veteran, contact the Criminal She loved her family, especial- serving in the United States today. Investigations Division at 423- ly her grandkids and great- Army. He was extremely proud of The BCSO is seeking any infor- 728-7336. grandson. She loved traveling his service to our country and and shopping. had numerous stories to tell of She was the daughter of the being in seven major campaigns. Black bear population late George Johnson and Millie Burkett was a retired educator Johnson. She was also preced- with the Loudon County School ed in death by her siblings: Willa System, serving in special edu- Mae Kilpatrick, Jeanette cation at Eatons Crossroads, growing in Middle Tenn. Shamblin and George Johnson Loudon County High School and Jr. New Providence — where he NASHVILLE (AP) — The ing from Mississippi, Alabama She is survived by her hus- retired as principal. He also had a Tennessee Wildlife Resources and Arkansas. band, Willard Ogle, of Cleveland; love for woodworking and a Agency says the population of The agency estimates there are four children: James Allen Ogle, degree in horticulture. black bears in Middle Tennessee currently about 6,000 black George Edward Ogle, Dennis Burkett was a gifted clock and has been growing. bears in the state. Keith Ogle and Michael watchmaker, and also an avid Christopher Ogle, all of Banner photo, DONNA KAYLOR TWRA statewide bear coordi- Gibbs says one of the primary gardener. He was loved by all, Cleveland; three grandchildren: and will be missed by many. KEEPING uP with local happenings, Adam Berry checks nator and biologist Dan Gibbs reasons bears have been sighted Wesley Ogle, Bronson Ogle and In addition to his parents, he out sports and church news in his Cleveland Daily Banner. was quoted by The Tennessean in the area is because of accessi- Michael Shane Ogle; one great- was preceded in death by two as saying that the bears have ble food sources. He says bears grandson, Issac Ogle; and sever- brothers: Elbert Williams of Niota been making their way to middle are attracted to open trash con- al nieces and nephews. and Grover Williams of Allen Tennessee from East Tennessee tainers, grills and bird feeders. The funeral will be conducted Park, Mich.; and three sisters: and Kentucky. He also says a He advises people not to leave at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, Dona Williams Burns of Lenoir San Francisco to honor Tony number of bears have been com- food out for bears. 2016, in the chapel of Ralph City, Hazel Williams Presley of Buckner Funeral Home with the Athens, and Audrey Williams Rev. Joe Collins officiating. Ratledge of Athens. Interment will follow in Hilcrest He leaves behind to cherish Bennett with statue, festivities Investigation: High school Memorial Gardens with a white his memory many nieces and SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For as cream shop, the flavor “Duet” will dove release concluding the nephews: Freddie and Lynn long as anyone can remember, feature vanilla ice cream swirled service. “Sissy” Miller of Riceville, Dean Tony Bennett has been giving to with limoncello sorbet and fennel The family will receive friends team had ‘culture of hazing’ and Mary Stuart Ratledge of the city where he first sang “I Left biscotti to honor Bennett’s Italian from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rome, Ga., William and Betty CHATTANOOGA (AP) — An Gatlinburg police have funeral home. Williams Bryant of Athens, My Heart in San Francisco” at the heritage. investigation finds a Tennessee charged three Ooltewah players We invite you to send a mes- Darrell and Ann Williams Fairmont Hotel in 1961. But the centerpiece of the cele- high school basketball program with aggravated rape in a Dec. sage of condolence and view the Patterson of Chattanooga, Ray And now, the city is set to pay bration will be the statue, which had a “culture of hazing” even 22 assault on a freshman team- Ogle family guestbook at and Doris Burns of Lenoir City, him back. San Francisco Bay Area sculptor www.ralphbuckner.com. before three of its players were mate in an apparent hazing inci- Ronnie Presley and Brenda In recognition of the internation- Bruce Leslie Wolfe began creating Presley both of Athens; numer- charged with the rape of a fresh- dent. ally renowned singer, painter and a few months ago after Bennett ous extended family members civic treasure, the city will honor sat for him for three days. During man teammate. Bullard’s investigation said and friends; and two special A Chattanooga newspaper Ooltewah coach Andre him with several tributes celebrat- that time, Wolfe said they laughed, great-nephews who were like ing his 90th birthday. The festivi- played music and Bennett reports that the Hamilton County Montgomery knew “excessive sons to him: Jon Wilson and Board of Education voted horseplay” was occurring within Benji Wilson. ties will begin with a free, public sketched his likeness, giving him Thursday to release the findings the team before this Dec. 22 inci- A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. dedication and unveiling of the 8- a new appreciation for the croon- of the Ooltewah High School dent. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at foot-tall bronze statue of Bennett er. investigation, which was con- Montgomery is facing charges Linda sue Randolph New Bethany Baptist Church atop Nob Hill on the lawn of “Tony Bennett is probably the ducted by attorney Courtney of failing to report child sexual Linda Sue Randolph, 71, of located at 653 County Road 350, Fairmont San Francisco on Friday. best vocal singer that I’ve ever 37874 Sweetwater, with the Rev. Bullard. abuse to the proper authorities. Cleveland, died Thursday The celebration will continue heard. He can do anything with evening, Aug. 18, 2016, at her Steve Morgan officiating. Friday evening at AT&T Park when words,” Wolfe said. “He’s just like a residence. The family will receive friends the San Francisco Giants will poet, he’s just good.” Survivors and funeral arrange- at the church from 10 a.m. until honor Bennett in a pre-game cere- Cops: Woman bound boy, 7, the 11 a.m. service time. ments will be announced by Fike- mony and throughout the game. Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow the serv- ice in Niota Cemetery. Bennett will also perform “I Left My and said ‘ghosts will come soon’ In lieu of flowers, donations Heart in San Francisco.” IT’SASPECIAL can be made to New Bethany “When the cable cars broke SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — Police Police say caseworkers report- Baptist Church. down and were closed down for two DAY FOR ... say a Pennsylvania woman ed Sandra Santiago after she You are invited to share a per- years and we brought them back, bound a misbehaving 7-year-old returned the boy to a day care sonal memory of Burkett or your he came. When we had the earth- condolences with his family at his boy in her basement, then told with cuts and bruises on him. quake and we put the Bay Bridge Curtis Freeman, Boog Sherlin, him “the ghosts will come soon.” Santiago allegedly used plastic online memorial located at back together, he came. He’s www.companionfunerals.com. Brian Truelove, Tina Ledford and Sunbury police say 56-year- cable ties to bind the boy to a always here for us so we thought, Tanna Davis, who are celebrating old woman abused the boy, the metal post in the basement. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody ‘What can we do for him?’ And we birthdays today ... Shelia son of a friend, last August. She doesn’t have an attorney LOTTERY family are honored to assist the thought of the statue,” said McCarter Phillips, who is cele- According to a police com- or a listed telephone. Williams family with these Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, the brating her 39th birthday today plaint, child welfare casework- Police say she acknowledged arrangements. chief of protocol for San Francisco ... Lois and Norris Webster, who ers say the boy was also forced restraining the boy, but denied NUMBERS and the State of California. are celebrating their anniversary to sit in a sweltering attic and the other alleged abuse. She In addition to the fanfare Friday today ... Doug Hoggatt, Brandon stand in a corner in his under- faces a preliminary hearing Aug. and a gala dinner on Saturday Strickland, Mikey Lewis, Sandra pants. 30. (AP) — These lotteries were night, Bennett is getting his own Stancil, Myriam Rutland, Kenny drawn Thursday: ice cream flavor. Created by the West and Randy Locke, who will Bethel University files lawsuit city’s Humphry Slocombe ice celebrate birthdays Saturday. Tennessee Cash 3 Evening: 4-8-4, Lucky against state departments Sum: 16 Reading box honors Ala. woman killed in wreck MCKENZIE (AP) — Bethel response to a Tennessee Board of Cash 3 Midday: 2-4-9, Lucky NORTHPORT, Ala. (AP) — the one thing that keeps you Rogers. University has filed a lawsuit and Education vote that would have Sum: 15 Today, Danette Williams and her going is to make sure your “It’s just a community thing, obtained a restraining order revoked the university’s approval Cash 3 Morning: 0-4-7 family are in a good place. child’s memory stays alive,” she something for kids,” said Debbie against state education depart- and accreditation to prepare its Cash 4 Evening: 7-3-0-8, However, if someone had said. “You can’t bring your child Stalfort, a family friend and ments. students to take Tennessee’s Lucky Sum: 18 asked her how she was back in back, but you want to make sure advocate for the program. The Jackson Sun reports that teacher licensure test. The uni- Cash 4 Midday: 7-5-1-8, Lucky November 2007, Williams would they are never forgotten.” “Alabama’s schools have such a Davidson County Chancery versity said in a news release that Sum: 21 have given a very different Now, members of the Northport lack of money and there’s a Court issued the restraining the court’s order restrains the Cash 4 Morning: 2-8-2-2 answer. community are making sure problem with reading, so we order Wednesday against the defendants from enforcing the “If you had told me nine years Rogers’ memory is not forgotten want to make all these books Tennessee Department of board of education vote. Georgia ago that I would survive, I would through the Holly Rogers Project, available.” Education, the Tennessee Board Bethel University claims that it 5 Card Cash: AC-2C-4D-5D-6H have said you’re crazy,” Williams which sets out to put “Little Free Joe Pearson, a family friend of of Education and others, includ- already holds all the necessary All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- said. Library” boxes across town to Williams, has built his own ing Commissioner of Education approval and accreditation to 05-06-07-08-13-18-20-21-24 On Nov. 11, 2007, her 20- encourage literacy. “Holly Box” that will be installed Candice McQueen. train teacher licensure candi- All or Nothing Evening: 01-09- year-old daughter, Holly Rogers, On Wednesday, people gath- later on. The lawsuit was filed in dates until the fall of 2017. 11-12-14-16-17-18-19-21-22-24 was killed by a drunken driver ered at Williams’ home to unveil “I’ve seen what the family has All or Nothing Morning: 01-03- who hit her head-on while driv- the first “Little Free Library,” a been through and maybe all this 05-07-09-12-14-15-18-19-21-24 ing the wrong way on McFarland small box raised a couple of feet will keep her memory alive,” Hundreds of people mourn All or Nothing Night: 01-02-04- Boulevard. The driver, Emilio in the air full of books for the Pearson said. 05-07-08-10-12-16-17-19-20 Mendez Hernandez, later plead- community. The theme of “Little Williams said the project was slain Georgia police officer Cash 3 Evening: 4-8-9 ed guilty to murder and was sen- Free Library,” which has nearly first suggested by Donna Aaron, Cash 3 Midday: 2-7-5 tenced to 20 years in prison. At 40,000 boxes across the coun- a former Tuscaloosa County EASTMAN, Ga. (AP) — Dodge County High School’s gym Cash 4 Evening: 6-8-7-4 the time of the wreck, Hernandez try, is to encourage reading in High School teacher and Hundreds of people — including for Thursday afternoon’s funeral Cash 4 Midday: 3-4-8-2 was living in the country illegal- small communities, allowing Northport mayoral candidate, law officers from around Georgia of Eastman Patrol Officer Fantasy 5: 04-07-08-28-32 ly. children to take books from each and that it is in line with Holly’s and the nation — mourned a Timothy Smith. Estimated jackpot: $150,000 Williams said that she and her box and read, later returning passions. As a child, Holly would slain Georgia police officer whose His cousin, Chris Rogers, told Georgia FIVE Evening: 1-3-9-5- husband, Steve, have gotten them or adding to the collection. read books such as “Goodnight funeral was moved to a high mourners that Smith knew he 9 through the pain of losing Holly The first box has been called a Moon” and the Dr. Seuss collec- school gymnasium to accommo- wanted to be a police officer Georgia FIVE Midday: 0-3-3-7- by working to keep her memory “Holly Box” with the intention to tion. In fact, when Holly was a date the huge crowd. from the time he was a child 7 alive in the community. put more up throughout student at Faucett-Vestavia The Telegraph reports that growing up on a farm in Bacon Jumbo Bucks Lotto: 05-17-25- “One thing that we shared Northport as a way to both advo- Elementary, she was a library nearly every seat was filled in County. 27-37-41 with our support group is that cate for literacy and to remember assistant. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Friday, August 19, 2016—3 GOP slams Obama after $400M payment to Iran explanation WASHINGTON (AP) — The The hostage release and cash “Reports of link between pris- Obama administration is facing a transfer occurred Jan. 17, fuel- oner release & payment to Iran storm of Republican criticism ing suspicions from Republican are completely false,” Kirby after acknowledging that a $400 lawmakers and accusations from tweeted at the time. million cash payment to Iran GOP presidential nominee The money comes from an seven months ago was contin- Donald Trump of a quid pro quo account used by the Iranian gov- gent on the release of a group of that undermined America’s long- ernment to buy American mili- American prisoners. standing opposition to ransom tary equipment in the days of the Thursday’s explanation was payments. Several members of U.S.-backed shah. The equip- the first time the U.S. had so Congress immediately pounced ment was never delivered after clearly linked the two events, on Thursday’s shift. the shah’s government was over- which critics have painted as a “If it quacks like a duck, it’s a thrown in 1979 and revolution- hostage-ransom arrangement. duck. If a cash payment is con- aries took American hostages at State Department spokesman tingent on a hostage release, it’s the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. The John Kirby has said the negotia- a ransom. The truth matters and two sides have wrangled over tions to return the Iranian the president owes the American that account and numerous money from a 1970s account to people an explanation,” Sen. Ben other financial claims ever since. Carlo Allegri/Pool Photo via AP, File buy U.S. military equipment Sasse, R-Neb., said. Obama has said his negotia- In thIs OCt. 23, 2015 file-pool photo, Secretary of State John Kerry, speaks to senior adviser John were conducted separately from “Decisions like these are put- tors secured the U.S. a good deal Kirby before a news conference in Vienna. The State Department says a $400 million cash payment to talks to free four U.S. citizens in ting our nation and our allies at on a busy diplomatic weekend Iran was contingent on the release of American prisoners. Iran. But he recently noted the risk,” added Sen. Richard Burr, that also included finalizing the U.S. withheld the delivery of the R-N.C., the Senate Intelligence seven-nation nuclear accord. But have said they expected an immi- cash as leverage until Iran per- Committee chairman. he and other officials have con- nent ruling on the claim and set- mitted the Americans to leave the In a speech Thursday night in sistently denied any linkages. tled with Tehran instead. country. Charlotte, North Carolina, “We actually had diplomatic Some Iranian officials immedi- Happy Birthday inHeaven Kirby said Friday on MSNBC’s Trump accused President Barack negotiations and conversations ately linked the payment to the “Morning Joe” program that the Obama of lying. “He denied it with Iran for the first time in sev- release of four Americans, U.S. offers “no apologies.” was for the hostages, but it was. eral decades,” Obama said Aug. including Washington Post Jerry L. “First of all, this was Iran’s He said we don’t pay ransom, but 5, meaning “our ability to clear reporter Jason Rezaian, who had money, OK? It was money that he did. He lied about the accounts on a number of differ- been held in Iranian prisons. they were going to get back any- hostages, openly and blatantly,” ent issues at the same time con- Another of the prisoners, pas- way,” he said. “The second thing Trump said. verged.” tor Saeed Abedini, also had Rymer that was going on here ... was Kirby spoke a day after The “This wasn’t some nefarious linked the two events. He said that there was a team working to Wall Street Journal reported new deal,” he said. that as the prisoners waited for August 19, 1950 get our American citizens back. details of the crisscrossing The agreement was the return hours at an airport to leave Iran, to That was a separate track. And planes on that day. U.S. officials of the $400 million, plus an addi- a senior Iranian intelligence offi- it’s true that with the nuclear wouldn’t let Iran bring the cash tional $1.3 billion in interest, cial informed them their depar- December 1, 2013 deal done these two tracks were home from a Geneva airport until terms that Obama described as ture depended on the plane with kind of converging and coming a Swiss Air Force plane carrying favorable compared to what the cash. U.S. officials had Birthdays in Heaven, decorations of gold. together, and we took full advan- three of the freed Americans might have been expected from a pinned the delays on difficulties Where the years come and go tage of that. We make no apolo- departed from Tehran, the paper tribunal set up in The Hague to finding Rezaian’s wife and moth- and you never grow old. gies for that.” reported. The fourth American rule on pending deals between er, and ensuring they could Kirby added that “there isn’t a left on a commercial flight. the two countries. U.S. officials depart Iran with him. Where you celebrate with angels lot of trust with Iran, so it would Earlier this month, after the and past family there have been foolish and impru- revelation the U.S. delivered the with no illness in sight dent, in our view, to go ahead money in pallets of cash, the Genealogist to give basic protocols and settle the cash payment ... administration flatly denied any just love everywhere. when we didn’t have our connection between the payment for establishing a Cherokee lineage Americans back.” and the prisoners. So we don’t need to worry The Charleston-Calhoun- National Genealogical Society, is how your birthday is spent Hiwassee Historical Society will a North Carolina delegate to the cause you’re safe in Heaven have genealogist Anita Finger- Trail of Tears Association, and Smith as the guest speaker works with the Museum of the and our wishes are sent. Overcrowding Sunday, 3 p.m., at the Hiwassee Cherokee Indian and the Qualla Though we know you are safe From Page 1 River Heritage Center. Boundary Historical Society. Many people with traditions of When she is not attending to even though you’re away “Yes, we are overcrowded, who needed to be in jail, nor did a Cherokee ancestor wish to doc- genealogical research, she serves we love and miss you a little more today. with around 500 [inmates] to go he know of any instance where ument their lineage for a variety as co-owner of Bearmeat’s Indian in a facility of 408 beds, but the inmates had to stay in patrol of purposes. Den, an authentic Native Forever in our hearts, love always Kathy, history of jails shows that to be cars because of lack of space. Some people want to join the American art gallery located on Shane, Kaleb, Cameron, Brian & true in other jails,” he said. “In “We work well with the tribe, some seek possible minori- the Cherokee Indian Reservation. the fur babies (Bear, Salem & Bella) fact, when we moved from the Sheriff’s Office, and I know of no ty business and educational The heritage center address is old jail (on Johnson Boulevard) situation like that that has opportunities and others want to 8746 Hiwassee St., Charleston. to the new jail, it was only a few occurred,” Gibson said. verify a family tradition, passed months before it was filled.” Among the measures to help from generation to generation, He mentioned that Gabe in alleviating the overcrowding that they descend from an Thomas, who heads the are the Drug Court and upcom- American Indian. Corrections division for the ing Mental Health Court, which Finger-Smith will introduce * BCSO, is “doing a great job ... have certain stipulations for you to basic historical tribal UP TO $5,000 OFF and is taking measures to help those on the program that must enrollment protocol and the doc- with any overcrowding issues.” be met, or these men and umentary evidence available to With the support of 10th women will be incarcerated. conduct Cherokee genealogical Judicial District Attorney “We appreciate such pro- research. General Steve Crump and his grams that work with the Finger-Smith is the principal office, the jail is planning on inmates to keep them out of jail, genealogist for Cherokee releasing an undetermined but make them pay their debt to Genealogy Services, licensed by amount of nonviolent offenders society,” Bradford said. “I am the Eastern band of Cherokee today to help with the over- sure this is helping the situa- Indians. Additionally, she is a crowding issue, Bradford point- tion.” researcher focusing on Cherokee 2016 SONATA 2017 SANTA FE2017 ELANTRA ed out. The BCSO is also working on resources, manuscripts, method- He said no potential inmates completion of a workhouse ology, and record analysis. are turned away, just “that it which will help with the excess She serves on the faculty at the * might take longer to process of those in jail. Institute of Genealogical and APR AS LOW AS 0% them into the system.” Any “When that is completed, it Historical Research, and is a release, such as those planned should be a help to our jail pop- member of the Association of today, would occur after the ulation also,” Bradford said. Professional Genealogists, the GRAY’S GREAT PREOWNED DEALS inmate had been processed. Bradford charged that an anonymous ‘tip’ was reportedly received by news media outlets 2015 JEEP RENEGADE that had only partial truths in P7449, 4X4, it. $ “One, that we are overcrowd- LIMITED ...... 22,500 ed, which is true,” he said. “But it was also said that we turned down those who needed to be in 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER jail, which was not true. P7437, “Also, the ‘tip’ said that we $ had inmates having to be held 24,093 MILES ...... 14,995 in patrol cars, which is also an untruth,” he said. Cleveland Police Chief Mark 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA Gibson said this morning that H3766A, he knows of no one turned away $ 61,305 MILES ...... 12,500 2012 CHRYSLER 200 LX H3687A, $ 96,942 MILES ...... 8,995 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER H3647A, 1 OWNER, $ WHITE, 4,830 MILES ...... 17,995 2013 FORD ESCAPE XL H3667A, TEAL, $ 25,236 MILES ...... 15,995 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA M5855A $ LTD 2.0 ...... 11,995
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Some Florida farmers eyeing hops as next niche crop APOPKA, Fla. (AP) — With the Hints from Heloise state’s iconic citrus industry reeling due to a so-far incurable bacterial disease, some Florida farmers are eyeing a new niche crop that can tap into the coun- try’s burgeoning beer-brewing Be a D.E.A.R. and read BEFORE you go! business: hops. Dear Parents of Schoolchil- On average, cruises charge 75 Hops are vining plants that dren: Now that school is underway cents per minute, but the rate is produce pungent flowers or buds in most parts of the country, con- better when you buy “blocks of that for hundreds of years have sider practicing D.E.A.R. time time.” For instance, 100 minutes been used by brewers as the (DROP EVERYTHING AND READ) could cost $55, which equals 55 building blocks of a beer’s flavor with children at home. Reading, cents per minute. Once pur- and aroma. The acids in hops especially at home with children, chased, consider these hints for produce bitterness, and the is a vital component of students wise use of your minutes: plants’ oils give beer a floral or progressing in their learning 1. Use the internet early or late, when fewer people are using it. citrusy aroma, depending on the skills. Try to establish a family 2. Don’t dawdle surfing plant. reading time, even if it’s only 10- around! Know what you want Traditionally, Florida was con- 20 minutes. Check out the official before logging on. sidered too hot and humid to website: www.dropeverythingan- dread.com. 3. Internet on ships is pretty grow hops — most varieties are slow, which results in using up grown in Germany and other This site may just encourage and inspire you to establish fun minutes fast. European countries with cooler 4. Save noncritical emails and climates, while 95 percent of reading times and activities at home with your children. You’ll use the Wi-Fi available at the hops grown in the U.S. come ports. from Washington and other find multiple tabs to consider. One tab gives you book titles to — Heloise Pacific Northwest states. An P.S.: Cruising can really be explosion of craft breweries in use as read-alouds. Another gives you FREE resources to use fun, and these are hints that can the U.S. has pushed demand sky AP photo save you money. high, and as a result, shortages HORTICULTURIST Brian Pearson of the University of Florida checks on hops plants in Apopka, Fla. with your children to promote reading comprehension and cre- of popular hop varieties are com- He started with a few plants in a small wooden shed, an effort that has since grown into hundreds of Quick thimbles mon for smaller breweries, which ativity. Check out the site. You plants and a hope that Florida may have found a new cash crop. Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint to compete with much larger ones and your children will be glad pass on to seamstresses: I save for the same supply. you did. — Heloise “Peaches, blueberries and now interesting is called “Neo from Pearson’s farm. He’s in his plastic caps off hair-spray bot- Three years ago, home-brew- P.S.: Children who can’t read possibly hops all provide an out- Mexicanus,” a native American second year of growing hops, tles. I use them as thimbles ing horticulturist Brian Pearson well by third grade may have let to grow something,” said hop discovered about a decade with input from Pearson on what whenever I can’t seem to locate of the University of Florida decid- great difficulty later on in school, Andrew Meadows, a spokesman ago growing on Navajo land in varieties to grow. Behind a wood- especially with history, English, my real one. I take them with me ed he wanted fresh hops and for Florida Citrus Mutual, an New Mexico. en, ranch-style fence, hundreds to quilt gatherings. There’s began doing his own research on spelling and other courses where industry trade group. But he Pearson found some of this of bright green hop vines grow: reading is imperative to under- always someone who forgets to what he could grow. He started added that nothing can com- rare hop’s rhizomes, or seeds, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook standing the subject. bring a thimble! — Rachel V. in with a few plants in a small pletely replace citrus, because it and planted them. The early and other hops popular with I did not read well as a child, Kentucky wooden shed, and that has since is “a way of life in Florida and signs were not great — the plants brewers. and it hampered me. Now I love grown into hundreds of plants SEND A GREAT HINT TO: forms the backbone of rural com- grew, but they weren’t very palat- He said people were skeptical reading! and a hope that Florida may have munities.” able, likely due to the stresses on when he started out. Heloise found a new cash crop. Demand is on the rise every- a plant associated with growing “You just have to be persistent. Smart cruising P.O. Box 795000 “The amount of phone calls where. In 2007, there was a for the first time in a new envi- I’m a mechanical engineer by Dear Readers: If you’re think- San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 from brewers wanting them, the worldwide shortage of aroma ronment. trade, so when somebody tells ing about taking a cruise and plan Fax: 1-210-HELOISE amount of phone calls from hops. While production has “The smells were terrible, like me I can’t do something it makes to take an electronic device, check Email: [email protected] growers wanting to grow them, increased significantly, it’s still stinky feet or rotten cheese,” me want to do it even more,” he into the pricing for internet use © 2016 by King Features Syndicate Inc. has been incredibly overwhelm- hard for many small breweries to Pearson said. said. ing,” Pearson said. find the most sought-after hops. But the next year was differ- As for Florida’s brewers, the The local interest makes In 2014, about 18 percent of ent. The plants were floral and interest is high, said Brandon South African vineyard’s duck sense. In 2015, Florida added brewers couldn’t get Citra and sweet, with a citrusy character — Nappy, marketing director for more craft breweries than any Amarillo hops, two popular exactly what brewers want. He Gainesville-based Swamp Head parade doubles as pest control other state at a time when citrus strains, according to the decided to publish a peer- Brewery. STELLENBOSCH, South Africa John Faure, whose family had farmers in the nearly $11 billion Brewer’s Association, a craft reviewed paper to announce that “Anything we can get close to brewery industry trade group. hops can be grown in Florida. home is our first choice,” Nappy (AP) — The quacking is soft at first owned the Vergenoegd wine estate industry were looking to aug- amid the vineyards that roll for since 1820, imported six Indian ment their crops with something Chris Swersey, a supply chain Since then, dozens of farmers said. specialist for the association, have contacted him with interest. While they haven’t used any miles in this South African wine- runner ducks in 1984 to control new due to citrus greening, a making town. But then the duck pests in his garden. He then start- bacterial disease that doesn’t said things are getting better for One farmer is already showing yet, Nappy said the brewery is craft brewers as production that hops can be grown in north- ready to start experimenting with handlers whistle and wave their ed breeding them and, as the hurt humans or animals but is white flags, and the noise reaches workforce grew, so did their job devastating to citrus trees. Over increases, but there is still room central Florida. new brews. for growth. Joe Winiarksi owns a small Whether hop farming in a crescendo. All 1,071 ducks hud- description. the past decade or so, Florida’s dle at the gate that separates The estate, which was recently citrus harvest has been reduced In Florida, Pearson was able to farm and brewery in the heart of Florida can be profitable is grow many strains, but the most citrus country about 45 minutes unclear. them from the vineyards. sold to a German owner, contin- by about 60 percent. It’s time to go to work, and the ues to use the ducks for pest con- daily duck parade is about to trol although it is much more Kanye West to open 21 ‘Pablo’ pop-up stores worldwide start. This wine farm is winning expensive than pesticides, said praise from environmentalists for the vineyard’s social media man- NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye that will be open just this week- major cities in the U.S. that shoppers lined up for using Indian runner ducks ager David Badenhorst. The West fans can buy a taste of end. West appears to be expanding blocks to snatch a piece of cloth- instead of chemicals to eradicate ducks cost an average of $2,300, “The Life of Pablo” this weekend West tweeted a map with red the pop-up store concept follow- ing inspired by “Pablo,” West’s pests like snails and bugs from its while more conventional methods following the rapper-turned- dots indicating the stores’ loca- ing a successful run at a New latest album. A recycled Levis vineyards. The duck parade is would cost that amount per year, fashion mogul’s announcement tions Wednesday night. York City location in March. The jacket customized by West was also a colorful affair that attracts he said. Using the ducks is more of 21 pop-up stores worldwide Fourteen of the stores will be in New York Daily News reports on sale at the store for $400. tourists. sustainable, Badenhorst said.
THE MARKET IN REVIEW DAILY NASDAQ DAILY DOW JONES MONEY RATES CURRENCIES Last Pvs Wk Day Ago Pvs Day Nasdaq composite 5,280 Dow Jones industrials 18,680 Prime Rate 3.50 3.50 Australia 1.3000 1.3070 Discount Rate 1.00 1.00 Britain 1.3148 1.3044 Close: 5,240.15 5,220 Close: 18,597.70 18,540 Federal Funds Rate .25-.50 .25-.50 Canada 1.2772 1.2847 Change: 11.49 (0.2%) Change: 23.76 (0.1%) Treasuries Euro .8807 .8857 1.11 1.14 Japan 99.98 100.19 5,160 10 DAYS 18,400 10 DAYS 5-year 5,400 19,000 10-year 1.54 1.56 Mexico 18.1140 18.1492 30-year 2.26 2.27 Switzerlnd .9541 .9616 5,200 18,500 Gold (troy oz.,NY Merc spot) $1351.20 $1342.50 British pound expressed in U.S. dollars. 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