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T U E S D A Y 162nd YEAR • NO. 3 MAY 3, 2016 CLEVELAND, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ Board to interview 5 finalists for director post By LARRY C. BOWERS 26 applicants for the position to five Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Schools in Shelby County; Dr. Elizabeth low with interviews of Harper on Banner Staff Writer finalists to be considered. The board Jeff Elliott and Blythe-Bower Alves, superintendent and chief aca- Thursday, Dyer on Monday, Alves next approved TSBA’s five recommendations, Elementary School Principal Joel demic officer of Knox County Schools; Tuesday, and finish with Brigman on The Cleveland Board of Education but still has the option of adding one or Barnes, Ph.D. and Dr. Daniel Brigman, superintendent Wednesday, May 11. took a big step forward in its search for more of those discarded names among The five finalists recommended by the of Catawba County Schools (just retired) Each interview will be an all-day a new director of schools Monday the 26. TSBA search committee, and approved in Newton, N.C. affair. The daily schedule includes: evening. School board member Charlie Cogdill by the board Monday evening, include School board members will begin the 7:30-8:30 a.m. — Breakfast with Tennessee School Board Association said he plans to return at least one of Dr. John Ash, principal of Central interview process with each finalist Board of Education; 8:30-10:30 a.m. — Executive Director Tammy Grissom the eliminated applicants to the list, but Magnet School in Murfreesboro; Dr. immediately, and has scheduled a called Visit the administrative office building brought the school board results of a would not give a name. Sharon Harper, executive director of meeting for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, to and tour Cleveland City Schools; 10:30 search committee’s findings, contracted Two of the 21 passed over by the Southeast CORE for the Tennessee narrow the candidates even more. a.m. to noon — Tour of Cleveland with a by the local board at a cost of $6,000. search committee are Cleveland City Department of Education; Dr. Russell The interview process will begin The search committee has narrowed Schools administrators. They include Dyer, chief of staff for Collierville Wednesday with Ash. The board will fol- See FINALISTS, Page 13 Inside Today County Cash finance gives reviews LFMS options project for HCI update Water line plan Plans still call for assistance eyed on time, on budget By BRIAN GRAVES By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer Banner Staff Writer Washed away The Bradley County Director of Schools Dr. Linda Commission Finance Committee Heavy rains put an end to all Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Cash told members of the discussed options for the HCI area high school sports Monday, JEFF COCKS of Corporate Network Solutions and MacPC Market was the winner of this year’s Bradley County Commission’s funds which remain in the as district tournaments loom on Mel Bedwell Small Business Person of the Year Award. Here, he displays the award accompanied Education committee Monday the account. the horizon. The “crashfest” at by his wife, Mary Tom, and last year’s winner, Greg Hicks of Impressions Catering. new Lake Forest Middle School Those funds are the interest Talladega on Sunday came at a will be on time and on budget. drawn by the sale proceeds of heavy price for NASCAR teams. That was part of Cash’s mes- Bradley Memorial Hospital and The Braves gave up three sage to members of the are designated to be used to homers in the first inning in their Commission as enhance the health care, well- loss to the New York Mets. The Jeff Cocks honored she reviewed the ness and quality of life for Cleveland Cavaliers defeated highlights from Bradley County citizens. the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the proposed fis- However, those funds have their playoff series. See Sports, cal year 2016-17 been rapidly dwindling as inter- Pages 9-11. Small business owner named recipient budget. est rates plummeted. She noted the Measurement Inc. The Commission put a hold on of local Chamber’s Mel Bedwell award school board has the balance of not yet put the $3,729 in 2014. decision needed By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG final stamp of In 2015, an addi- Banner Staff Writer approval on the Cash The relationship between tional $30,667 document which Tennessee and Measurement Inc. was added to the Local businessman Jeff Cocks has received contains no request for addition- has been a dysfunctional one, account, bring- the prestigious Mel Bedwell Small Business al taxes. with teachers and students bear- ing the total Person of the Year Award. Cash said after further discus- ing the brunt of the conse- grant funding Cocks was presented the award, which is sions with the architectural firm, quences. But now it’s over, and available to given annually by the Cleveland/Bradley the costs for building removal that’s a good thing. See the per- $34,396. Chamber of Commerce, during a luncheon on Blake and parking lots are now includ- spective of the Professional There has also Monday. ed in the current price structure. Educators of Tennessee in a been a line item “Thank you so much,” Cocks said while “We have worked diligently in guest “Viewpoint” on Page 12 of amount to help with neighbor- accepting the honor. “I’m just amazed to be in making sure our costs were held today’s edition. hoods needing water connec- the company of so many great small business to our original budget number,” tions that are done with match- owners. Cash said. “The plans are to fin- ing funds from the residents of Cocks is the president and owner of local ish it on time and at the budget Forecast those areas. information technology company Corporate we proposed.” The most recent example of Network Solutions and MacPC Market, a local The director said plans for a that was for a water line exten- computer sales and repair shop. new science wing for Bradley sion for Cabrera Lane, where the The award was presented by Impressions Central High School are in county’s portion was $10,057, Catering owner Greg Hicks, who received the process. leaving a balance of $19,441. award last year. Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Commissioners and school Committee chairman Milan In his introductory remarks, Hicks called TIFFANIE ROBINSON, president of Lamp Post board members recently toured Blake said Monday the Cabrera the award-winner “a force to be reckoned Properties in Chattanooga, speaks during the Mel the science lab, which has not Lane project was a “win-win.” with.” seen upgrades or renovations Today should be mostly cloudy, “I would like for us to consider Bedwell Small Business Person of the Year Award with a high near 72 degrees. See COCKS, Page 5 luncheon. since the school was built. Tonight’s forecast calls for cloudy skies, and a low around 49. See FINANCE, Page 13 See CASH, Page 13 Wednesday should see partly cloudy skies along with a slight chance of showers or thunder- Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary storms, and a high near 70. Wednesday night calls for mostly to be name of new Cleveland school cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of showers or thunder- By LARRY C. BOWERS requested the recognition. storms, with a low around 46. Banner Staff Writer The Juvenile Justice employ- “I like it all, the ee was extremely pleased with Cleveland Board of Education Cherokee heritage, the board’s decision, and the Index members have decided to Candy’s Creek, and honor bestowed to her family. embrace the history of the com- honoring families.” Stanfield still owns property Classified................................14-15 munity, and its Cherokee her- — Steve Morgan across Georgetown from the Comics...........................................6 itage, in naming the new ele- school site. Editorials......................................12 mentary school proposed for Board members were all in north Cleveland along Moore, the board has approved Horoscope......................................6 Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS agreement of the motion. Obituaries.......................................2 Georgetown Road. the name Candy’s Creek “I like it all, the Cherokee her- CLEVELAND SCHOOL BOARD student liaison Mariah Voytik, Following an emotional Sports........................................9-11 seated, received appreciation from the school system’s board and Cherokee Elementary School. itage, Candy’s Creek, and hon- Stocks............................................4 appeal Monday evening by In addition, the board is also oring families,” said board mem- administrators Monday evening as she attended her final school school board member Dr. Murl recognizing the 78-year exis- TV Schedule..................................7 board meeting. Applauding the young student were, from left, ber Steve Morgan. Dirksen, and a suggestion the tence of the W.C. Norman farm “There’s just so much history Weather..........................................8 schools officials Andrea Byerly, Cathy Goodman, Dawn Robinson previous month by local histori- on the property. Norman’s and Dr. Murl Dirksen. granddaughter, Nancy Stanfield, Around Town ans Brian Reed and Debbie See SCHOOL, Page 13 Angie Bramlett recently cele- brating her 18th year at her work- ‘Micromanaging’ concern delays asset disposal vote place ... Sarah McKinnis donat- ing some of her recently written By BRIAN GRAVES Thompson used the “micromanaging” “This looks like micromanaging to “a lot of things to do,” including seeing to books for a great cause ... Banner Staff Writer term first. me,” Thompson said. “I’ve been here a it that revenue is “spent wisely.” Jessica Hardin finally getting her The policy has been revised by an ad little while, and the departments have Commissioner Charlotte Peak made a name in the newspaper ... Bryan Two new policies were accused of hoc committee along with a new form done very well doing away with their substitute motion to table the policy Bull jumping from ballpark to ball- “micromanaging” county departments designed to provide more specific infor- surplus.