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By BRIAN GRAVES years. He is a physician and under- $4,000. The deductibles are unafford- Banner Staff Writer FIRST OF 2 PARTS stands medicine and things about able. which other people might not have the He added, “Yes, there are some peo- U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais said ago. Whether I was talking about same perspective.” ple who were able to get health care Tuesday he expects the repeal of the repealing Obamacare or getting gov- “We’re ready to go to work next that did not have it before. Then, there Affordable Care Act (popularly known ernment out of the way by getting rid week,” he added. was a great expansion of Medicaid as “Obamacare”) to happen as early as of regulations, growing the economy, DesJarlais acknowledged there are which added about 10 million of the April or May of this year, but says securing the border — all those are some people who have been helped by people that you hear about those benefiting from the program things I ran on when I left medicine to the Obamacare insurance plan, as Obamacare benefitting. So, it wasn’t need not worry about losing any cov- go to Washington. Now, I think there’s well as their fears the rug will be so much the Affordable Care Act that erage as a transition is made to a dif- going to be an opportunity to live out pulled out from under them. came to the rescue, it was a broad ferent system. these objectives. Every morning when “That’s simply not going to happen,” expansion of that system. That makes The congressman made those com- I get up and go to work, I’m pretty he said. “I hear people say you can’t it unaffordable and unsustainable.” ments during an interview with the excited.” end Obamacare and you can’t end The congressman said whether any Cleveland Daily Banner while on a DesJarlais called the new secretary Medicaid. I’ve heard we are abolishing action is taken or not, Obamacare is visit to Bradley County, where he of Health and Human Services, Dr. Medicaid. None of that is true. on a path to failure. toured the Wacker and Duracell Tom Price, a medical doctor and for- “What people need to realize is all “We now see that in Tennessee plants. mer congressman from Georgia, “a the promises that were Obamacare where premiums have gone up 63 per- DesJarlais said he felt the first two great friend.” have been proven false,” DesJarlais cent — the second highest in the months under the new Trump admin- “I think he will do a great job,” he said. “You don’t get to keep your doc- nation,” he said. “And now, Humana istration have gone well. said. “He knows the health care issue tor if you like them. If you liked your has pulled out and Blue Cross [Blue “I think it’s been really exciting,” inside and out, and has written a lot plan, you didn’t get to keep it. Health Shield] has pulled out from most of DesJarlais said. “I basically ran for of the proposed Obamacare replace- care premiums did not drop by Scott DesJarlais office on this same platform six years ment legislation over the last several $2,500. In most cases they went up to See DESJARLAIS, Page 6 New industry to set up shop in area: VAIROG By BRIAN GRAVES “Many of us live in this Banner Staff Writer community and are from this area and are excited A new industry is set to to participate in a venture plant its roots in the Hiwassee here whereby we can con- River Industrial Park. tribute both to the com- By a unanimous vote, the munity and the industry.” Bradley/Cleveland Industrial — Daniel Salazar Development Board voted to sell a 13.08 acre parcel in the struction on a property here in park to Lauderdale Properties, the United States to produce LLC/VAIROG U.S., LLC at a ammunition components serv- cost of $654,000. ing predominantly the brass “We have a request to pur- need that [ammunition] cas- chase the remaining parcel in ings need in our market here the Hiwassee River Industrial in the U.S. and throughout Park at Lauderdale Memorial Europe,” Salazar said. “We are Photo courtesy Lee University Highway,” Chamber of looking forward to doing so WILLIAM LAMB, director of the Leonard Center at Lee University, serves as chaplain for several emergency response organizations. Commerce Vice President of here in this community. Many Economic Development Doug of us live in this community Berry reported to the board. and are from this area and are “It’s an offer that has been excited to participate in a ven- made at our asking price.” ture here whereby we can con- ES chaplains: More than just a calling Berry explained VAIROG tribute both to the community would be the end user of the and the industry.” By ALLEN MINCEY have big ears and big shoulders.” facility as well as being a part Berry detailed the company Banner Staff Writer William Lamb, who ministers through owner. is intending to develop a man- HIDDEN the Leonard Center at Lee University, says Daniel Salazar, president of ufacturing plant in a series of There are many professions men and it means “so much” to him to be able to VAIROG, addressed the board phase that would “ultimately women become involved in because they help these families. He serves as chaplain about his plans for the site. say it is a calling. CLEVELAND for both Bradley County Fire-Rescue and “We are excited to begin con- See VAIROG, Page 6 In the case of chaplains for local law the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. enforcement and other emergency servic- “My parents raised me to serve. It is my es, it is more than a calling — it is a min- occurred, they first have to treat them as nature,” Lamb said. “In fact, it is my pro- istry. crime scenes,” said Earl Farris, pastor at fession. Each of the local fire departments and Georgetown Baptist Church and chaplain “So when your job is in a service indus- ‘Freedom Week’ slated the sheriff’s office and police department for the Cleveland Police Department. “So try such as the Leonard Center and serv- utilize chaplains, especially following trag- we have to deal with the family, keep ice-learning, I think it is still important to ic events. them calm and encourage them. serve in the community where you live,” “The police department often has the “They are under a lot of stress, both he continued. “So, in my case, being a to start again Monday duty of investigating times when deaths these families and the officers, and they occur, and whether they know why they just need an ear to talk to,” Farris said. “I See CHAPLAINS, Page 6 By ALLEN MINCEY to work and resolve their Banner Staff Writer cases. Rich Kienlen, director of the The Bradley County Misdemeanor Office, said pub- Misdemeanor Probations Office lication of more than 2,000 is planning “Freedom Week” for names is being planned for the Commission tables vote on gas tax increase violators of the probation pro- Banner for Sunday. gram, and those who may not “Freedom Week,” which some By ALLEN MINCEY cents per gallon of regular gas, and 12 funds for the state. The local financial be aware they have warrants know as “Amnesty Week,” has Banner Staff Writer cents per gallon of diesel gas. Car registra- expert said that those increases would be issued for their arrest. tion would increase by $5 for the average $24 per tag, $11 per title, $5 lien increase been successful in helping alle- County Commissioners decided to table “Freedom Week” begins passenger vehicle registered in the state. per vehicle, and that $5 would be what he viate a backlog of cases. a resolution which would have opposed Monday and lasts through “There are also people in Several in the audience voiced their called “the Haslam tax.” Benton is the Friday. Gov. Bill Haslam’s “Improve Act,” increas- treasurer for the 911 board. Bradley County with warrants ing the state’s fuel taxes. opposition to the act, carrying signs that For a number of years now, issued on them that may not mentioned their feelings against the The resolution presented by The move came despite a consensus Commissioner Dan Rawls had come to the the office has worked to clear know it, and the Cleveland “Improve Act.” misdemeanor violations and among the group against any tax increases. table Monday after some commissioners David Benton mentioned how much the allow offenders in the program According to the “Improve Tax” legisla- See FREEDOM WEEK, Page 6 tion, there would be a tax increase of 7 “Improve Act” would add in additional See GAS TAX, Page 4
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(Mary Beth Webb), Daniel Dustin www.companionfunerals.com in Riceville, a son of the late and Kimberly Lynn Jones; excep- Companion Funeral Home and Clyde and Iona Cain. Interment will follow the serv- ice at Hillcrest Cemetery with tional sisters: Vivian (Bick) the Cody family are honored to He worked 58 years for TDOT Johnson, and Yvonne (Robert) assist Mary’s family with her before retirement. He was a Charles Gentry, Bobby Edwards, Steve Edwards, Eric Thompson, Chastain; wonderful grandchil- arrangements. member of Tasso United dren: Mary Abigail Jones, Methodist Church. Terray King, Jerry Lee Swafford serving as pallbearers, and Michael Moss Jones, Kiersten In addition to his parents, he Reed Jones, and Julian Sutton was preceded in death by his sis- Jimmy Hice as an honorary pall- bearer. Jones; loved nieces and ter, Carolyn Thompson; and nephews: Kevin (Tresea) Green, brother, Gary Cain. Teressa Cross You are encouraged to share a memory of Kathleen and/or your Jenny Green, Mandy (Chip) He leaves behind to cherish Teressa Ann Cross, 69, a resi- Manning, Sarah (Josh) Crispin, his memory his loving wife of 38 dent of Benton, passed away personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial Josh Longwith; and his special years, Jean Cain; son, Allen Cain Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at her aunt: Willie (Daryll) Gregg. and his wife, Anne; three beloved residence. web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. The family of Walter Dan grandchildren: Alexander, She had lived in this area her Jones wishes to extend our sin- William and Katelyn; one brother, entire life. She loved her family Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to cere appreciation to Dr. John Steve Cain; and numerous other and was a devoted Christian lady Jaggers III and the SICU staff, extended family members and a who always kept a prayer list to assist the Gentry family with her arrangements. led by Amy Frederick at Tennova host of special friends. pray for others. She loved read- Healthcare for the care and A Celebration of His Life is ing and writing and had com- attention to our loved one in his planned for Friday, Feb. 24, posed many poems as well as time of need. 2017, at 4 p.m. at Tasso United writing plays for the children to In lieu of flowers, please make Methodist Church, located at perform at church. donations to the Cleveland 1106 Tasso Lane N.E., with the She was preceded in death by Bradley County Public Library, as Rev. Steve Brown officiating. her husband, Carl Cross; par- Danny was an avid reader. The family will receive friends ents, Eulis McCann and Helen You are encouraged to share a at the church one hour prior to Crawford McCann; and one Walter Danny Jones memory of Dan and/or your con- the service. brother, Farrell McCann. The world changed forever on dolences with his family by visit- You are encouraged to share a She is survived by four chil- Sophia Jo Hibbard Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at 10 p.m. ing his memorial webpage and memory of Russel and/or your dren: Tim Cross and wife, Sophia Jo Hibbard, 67, of as we lost our family patriarch, guestbook at www.companionfu- personal condolences with his Stephanie, of Athens, Paul Cross Chattanooga, died on Monday, doting husband, supportive nerals.com. family by visiting his memorial and wife, Carmella, of Benton, Feb. 19, 2017. father, big brother, giving uncle, Companion Funeral Home and webpage and guestbook at Sarah Tejada and husband, Cremation arrangements have faithful friend, and true Cleveland the Cody family are honored to www.companionfunerals.com. Carlos, of Chatsworth, Ga., and been entrusted to Companion supporter, Walter Dan (Danny) assist the Jones family with his Companion Funeral Home and Hannah Crist and husband, Funeral Home and Crematory. Jones. arrangements. the Cody family are honored to Darryl, of Benton; nine grandchil- Visitation will be held at the Shelia Wood Pinckney assist the family with his arrange- dren; and one sister, Joan historic Fillauer Lake House on ment. McCann Early. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, from 5 to 8 Shelia Diana Wood Pinckney The funeral will be conducted p.m. Toasts to Danny Jones are was born June 3, 1950, in at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, scheduled at 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7 and Cleveland. She departed this life 2017, in the chapel of Ralph 7:30 p.m. followed by a bag pipe on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Buckner Funeral Home. procession. She was a daughter of Velma Interment will follow at Benton Born on Dec. 20, 1946, son of Daisy Piersaul Wood and James Memorial Gardens. Walter K. Jones and Helen June Lawson Hardwick Wood. The family will receive friends Jones, Danny soon became She was preceded in death by from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral June Lawson, 85, a resident of her father, James Hardwick known for his unrivaled level of Cleveland, passed away Juanita Elva Cannon home. mischief with his sisters and Wood; her mother, Velma Daisy We invite you to send a mes- Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in a Wood; her sisters: Jimmie Ruth Juanita Elva Cannon, 93, of cousins. There are stories of sage of condolence and view the local hospital. Webb and Janice Lamoure Cleveland, died Tuesday after- roller skates and bb guns… Cross family guestbook at Survivors and funeral arrange- White; and brothers: Hardwick noon, Feb. 21, 2017, in a local From his early days as life- www.ralphbuckner.com. ments will be announced by Rudolph Wood and Marvin nursing home. guard at the Community Center Ralph Buckner Funeral Home in high school to becoming a suc- McCoy Wood. Survivors and funeral arrange- and Crematory. She graduated from ments will be announced by the cessful entrepreneur, Danny was constantly in the pursuit of pros- Henderson High School in Wildwood Avenue Chapel of Jim Jackson, Ga., and attended Rush Funeral Homes. perity and embodied the phrase, “from humble beginnings come Tennessee State University in great things.” As we mourn Nashville. She was a member of Danny’s departure, let’s not for- Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. get to celebrate the life of this She loved traveling, decorating unique and complex man. and spending time with her close Kathie Eastwood family and friends. She was Kathie Eastwood, of Danny and Debbie Deede McCann Danny met his high school devoted to her parents and spent Cleveland, died on Tuesday, Feb. Deede McCann, 96, of sweetheart, Deborah Danise Duff much time visiting and caring for 21, 2017, at her home. Cleveland, died Tuesday, Feb. (Debbie Jones) at Bradley her mother, before her mom William ‘Garvin’ Cheek Survivors and arrangements 21, 2017, at a local hospital. Central High School and soon passed away. William “Garvin” Cheek, a life- will be announced later by Survivors and funeral arrange- became one on Nov. 23, 1966. She leaves to cherish her long resident of Polk County born Companion Funeral Home & ments will be announced by Fike- Barbara Gail Howard They celebrated their 50th wed- memory her husband, Frank March 14, 1935, passed away Crematory. Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Barbara Gail Howard, 68, of ding anniversary Nov. 23, 2016, Pinckney Jr.; sister, Maxie peacefully at the home of his Margenia McKissic; brother-in- longtime companion and caregiv- Cleveland, passed away at the Fairyland Club, one of Dan Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at her and Deb’s favorite spots with law, Isaac (Nichelle) Robinson; er, Sharon Roberts, on Sunday, sister-in-law, Pamela Robinson; Feb. 19, 2017. home surrounded by her chil- immediate family in attendance. dren. The Boys as well as a host of nieces, He affectionately referred to nephews and friends. her as "Miss Florence." Garvin She was a devoted and caring Soon thereafter, Danny and mother who loved being with her Debbie started their own family On Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, felt like she was his "own person- the family will receive friends al nurse." family and friends, especially her with the birth of their first son, grandchildren. Gail loved to be Michael Duff Jones, followed from 11 a.m. to noon with the He was a member of Old Mary Elizabeth Moses funeral to follow at Pleasant Ocoee Baptist Church in Benton. outdoors, had a passion for read- very speedily by their second ing books, and enjoyed traveling. son, Daniel Dustin Jones. Danny Mary Elizabeth Moses, 82, a Grove Baptist Church at 799 He was a graduate of Polk lifelong resident of McMinn Inman Street S.E. County High School and She had a smile that would was super supportive of both his light up the room; all who knew sons and encouraged them both County, passed away on The Rev. Edward S. Robinson Tennessee Wesleyan College. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Sr. will be the Eeulogist. He served in the U.S. Army and her loved her. She was a very to be industrialists as well. giving person who always put her The Man Brookwood Nursing Home in Immediately following the serv- retired from Bowater. Decatur. ice, she will be laid to rest at He raised registered black family first and they loved her As a small business owner, he deeply. She was a hard worker employed over 500 employees in She was born on Jan. 29, Wood Cemetery, Georgetown. angus cattle as a hobby farmer 1935, in Athens, a daughter of Professional arrangements and was a lifetime member of the who owned and operated Jerry’s the Tennessee Valley from 1983 Used Cars and Prestige Auto to 2010. Danny was held in high the late Cam and Arie Emmal entrusted to Patton Funeral American Angus Association. He Boggess. Home Brian L. Buckmon, LFD at enjoyed angus cattle sales, Brokers for 21 years. She was of regard by his employees and the Baptist faith. known to all as being accessible, In addition to her parents, she 1-800-824-8283 or www.patton- attending his grandsons, sporting is preceded in death by her first funeralhome1962.com events, and took great pleasure She will forever be missed, but open, honest and giving. has gained her wings and is now His philanthropy efforts include husband and father of her chil- teaching Brenley new things, dren, James Akens; her second especially their bird book and flying high with our Lord and The Cleveland Boys and Girls Savior. Club, The Elks Lodge, Turtle Will husband, James Moses; one watching her play and cook with son, David Akens; and siblings: "Nana." She was preceded in death by Foundation, Hart Gallery for the her father, Marcus Daniel; two Homeless and Global Giving. Patsy Murray, Ruby Rue, Faye He appreciated being able to Boggess, Ross B Boggess, Roy attend revival services held by sisters: Sheila Daniel and Carol The Traveler Cross; and brother-in-law, Danny and Debbie both loved Boggess, and Ray Boggess. Daniel Stewart of Robbinsville, She leaves behind to cherish Eamonn P. Sheahan N.C. Charles Sherlin. to travel and learning about the Survivors include her mother, cultures they were immersed in. her memory one son, Robert Eamonn P. Sheahan, 58, of He was preceded in death by Akens; six grandchildren: Bobby Cleveland, died on Tuesday his parents, William Bud and Mildred Daniel of Cleveland; two Danny travelled to over 50 sons: Byron Toomey and wife, countries in his short life, with his Akens, Ruthie Akens, David night, Feb. 21, 2017, in a local Stella Waller Cheek; a son, Todd Kathleen Gentry Akens (Stacie), Josh Akens, hospital. Cheek; a sister, Janette McClure; Kathleen Austin Gentry, 72, Christine, and Michael Toomey favorites being the 1997 visit to and wife, Kim, all of Calhoun; Niger, West Africa, with the Keith Akens (Tasha), and Sherry Survivors and arrangements and brother-in-law, E.L. Bowers. went home to be with her Lord on Rogers (Dewayne); eight great- will be announced later by Survivors include his son, Ty Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. daughter, Callie Lawson and nomadic Wodaabe tribe, husband, Tyler, of Cleveland; Cappadocia in Turkey, Easter grandchildren; sisters: Ivie Hall, Companion Funeral Home & Cheek; grandsons: Cameron and She is a native of McDonald, Ruth Bowers, Pauline Hickman Crematory. Blake Cheek all of Cartersville, and lived in Bradley County until stepson, Jay Howard of Island, viewing the northern Cleveland; grandchildren: Megan lights in Alaska, and his most (Randy), Margie Carway (Allen), Ga.; his longtime companion and the time of her death. She was an Emma Webb (Stan), Bobbie caregiver, Sharon Roberts of active member of Dalton Pike and Caleb Toomey, Devin and recent journeys in the past 3 Morgan Howard and Jenna Kate years — transatlantic crossing to Boggess; brothers: J.C. Cleveland; sister, Margie Bowers Baptist Church for 27 years. She Boggess, Lloyd Boggess (Judy), of Etowah; brother-in-law, taught Sunday School for a sea- and Haden Lawson; brother, Norway and St. Petersburg, Stoney Daniel and wife, May, of Russia, transpacific crossing to Floyd Boggess (Geraldine), and Charles McClure of Delano; hon- son and did many others jobs as Jamie Boggess (Christy); and orary granddaughter, who called needed. She loved her church Cleveland; sisters: Dee Sherlin, Japan and Trans Canadian rail- and Karen Narramore and hus- way adventure. numerous other extended famiu- him "Papman," Brenley Evans of and her church family dearly. She ly members and a host of special band, Charlie, all of Cleveland, The Loss More obituaries, Page 3 Cleveland; several nieces and was retired from Shaw Carpet. friends. nephews as well as his church She was preceded in death by and Donna Coe and husband, Walter Dan Jones was lost last David, of Ten Mile; and several Friday due to complications from A graveside service is planned and revival family and friends. her parents, Lester Austin and for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at 4 To submit an obituary, have A Celebration of His Life was Laura Grooms Austin Cannon nieces and nephews. his battle with COPD. He fought The funeral will be conducted valiantly but was finally over- p.m. in the Clearwater Baptist the funeral home or crema- held with family and a few friends Edwards; two daughters: Nettie Church Cemetery, with her broth- at his bedside on Feb. 14, 2017. Vaughn and Anita Vaughn at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, come, may he rest in peace. tion society in charge of 2017, in the chapel of Fike- Walter Dan Jones was preced- er, the Rev. Floyd Boggess, offici- arrangements e-mail the His wish was to be cremated Barone; two sisters: Carolyn ating. and have no formal visitation or Cannon Arthur and Helen Randolph & Son Funeral Home ed in death by Walter K. and information to with her cousins, Tony Keith and Helen Crumley Jones, Ann Jones You are encouraged to share a funeral. Cannon Heneger; and three memory of Mary and/or your per- obituaries@clevelandban- During his time of illness, brothers: William (Smiley) Austin, Tommy Keith officiating. Green, Golda Jones. ner.com and fax to 423-614- The interment will follow in He is survived by his beloved sonal condolences with her fami- Garvin relied heavily on one of James (Red) Austin, and Roy ly by visiting her memorial web- 6529, attention Obits. his favorite passages: Philippians Cannon. Candies Creek Cemetery with wife, Deborah Danise Jones; www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017— 3 Opal Warnack lences with the family by going to www.jimrushfuneralhomes. Opal Loretta Warnack, 87, of com. Cleveland died Monday, Feb. 20, LOTTERY NUMBERS OBITUARIES 2017, in a local health care facili- ty. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 5 until 8 p.m., at (AP) — These lotteries were 03-11-12-13-17-18-20-21-22-23 Spires of Kathleen, Ga.; mother Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation drawn Tuesday: All or Nothing Night: 03-04-05- and father, Forrest and Janice Services Wildwood Avenue 06-08-10-13-14-15-18-22-24 Spires of Stout, Ohio; and mother- Chapel with a Remembrance of Tennessee Cash 3 Evening: 3-6-2 in-law, Marjorie Daasch of Life service Friday, Feb. 24, Cash 3 Evening: 0-8-4, Lucky Cash 3 Midday: 2-2-0 Cleveland. 2017, at 2 o’clock at the funeral Sum: 12 Cash 3 Night: 3-5-6 home. A Celebration of Life service will Cash 3 Midday: 3-2-8, Lucky Cash 4 Evening: 7-8-4-8 be held at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 22, Further funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced. Sum: 13 Cash 4 Evening: 4-2-5-6 2017 at First Baptist Church, with Cash 3 Morning: 6-3-8 Cash 4 Midday: 0-1-3-3 Pastor Steve Morgan and Pastor Cash 4 Evening: 1-6-6-0, Fantasy 5: 13-25-33-36-37 Jim Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends Lucky Sum: 13 Georgia FIVE Evening: 4-2-1- from 1 to 4 p.m. today prior to the Cash 4 Midday: 3-3-3-9, Lucky 0-9 service at the church. Sum: 18 Georgia FIVE Midday: 0-9-4-4- Memorials may be made to the Cash 4 Morning: 2-3-7-5 2 Boy Scouts of America; United Mega Millions: 09-21-30-32- Mega Millions: 09-21-30-32- Way of Cleveland; or the First 75, Mega Ball: 9, Megaplier: 5 75, Mega Ball: 9, Megaplier: 5 Baptist Mission Department. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Georgia and Crematory has charge of 5 Card Cash: AC-3D-6D-8H- arrangements. We invite you to send a mes- 5S sage of condolence and view the All or Nothing Day: 03-04-06- Spires family guestbook at 10-11-15-16-18-20-21-22-24 www.ralphbuckner.com. All or Nothing Evening: 01-02- Diane Frances Snyder 05-07-08-10-11-13-14-16-19-20 Diane Frances Snyder, 79, All or Nothing Morning: 01-02- beloved mother and friend, Linda Skelton Young passed away at home on Linda Skelton Young, 73, a life- Come check out the latest in Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. long resident of Cleveland, She is survived by three chil- passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, wallpaper dren: William Lee Parr, Kellye 2017, at a local senior living facil- unbelievable york sale 50% off! Joiner and Dayna McAdams; and ity. four grandchildren. She loved gospel music and cabinetry hardware 25% off A memorial service will be held traveling. She was a beautician at Companion Funeral Home, and also was a substitute teacher WALLPAPER CONNECTION 2417 Georgetown Road N.W., on for the Bradley County School Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. 1250 BENTON PIKE-423-476-7961 System before she started driving wallpaperconnection.com Visitation will be from 1 to 2 a school bus. p.m., with a service at 2 p.m. She was preceded in death by In lieu of flowers, memorial her first husband, Watis Eugene donations may be made in Helen Elain Wilcoxon “Slim” Skelton, who passed away You need to see a doctor but can’t Diane’s name to the Pancreatic Helen Elain Wilcoxon, 66, of in 1999; her second husband, Cancer Action Network at pan- Benton passed away Monday, George Wright “G.W.” Young, make it out your door? can.org, or Westwood Farms Feb. 20, 2017, at a family resi- who passed away in 2010; her foundation for animals (donations dence with her loved ones by her parents, Clint Dunn and Nina Just call and let us come to you. made to PayPal at side. Lacy Dunn; and her sister, Dortha [email protected], both She was a member of Mull. are tax deductible. Welcome Valley Baptist Church She is survived by her two You are encouraged to share a and the owner and operator at daughters and sons-in-law: Tina memory of Diane and/or your Hair Dimensions until she retired. and Gregory Grabus of Raleigh, personal condolences with her She enjoyed spending time with N.C., and Tammie and Kevin family by visiting her memorial her family, children and grand- Owensby of Cleveland; two webpage and guestbook at children. grandchildren: Kayla Owensby www.companionfunerals.com. She enjoyed outdoor activities and Tanner Owensby, both of Companion Funeral Home and and traveling, especially vaca- Cleveland; and one sister, Peggy the Cody family are honored to William ‘Bill’ Stevens tioning at the beach. Morrison. assist the Snyder family with her She was preceded in death by The funeral will be conducted arrangements. William Elbert Taylor (Bill) Stevens, 83, of Cleveland, her father, Tim Evans. at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in passed away in his sleep on She is survived by her hus- the chapel of Ralph Buckner Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. band of 48 years, Fred Sterling Funeral Home. Interment will fol- Front Door Medicine Will Promptly Arrive He was born in Spring City to Wilcoxon; son, Fred J. Wilcoxon; low in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens. William Francis Stevens and daughter, Tonya (Tim) Smith; A white dove release ceremony With A Physician And A Registered Nurse Helen Ruth Miller and raised in the grandchildren: Mason (Lindsay) will conclude the service. To Provide For Your Medical Needs. Baptist Church. Wilcoxon, Jordan Wilcoxon, The family will receive friends He attended Red Bank High Savannah Smith and Christian from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the School and the University of Smith; mother, Louise Clark funeral home. • Urgent Care • Geriatrics • Pediatrics Chattanooga (now UTC). He Evans; sister, Tanna Evans We invite you to send a mes- • General Medicine • Family Medicine • Wound Care served in the U.S. Air Force as an (fiance Mike Hanson); brothers: sage of condolence and view the air traffic controller, and went on to David (Wanda) Evans, and Young family guestbook at Insurance Billing Provided. serve as an engineer in the test- Marion "Cotton" (Connie) Evans; www.ralphbuckner.com. ing/ development of the Saturn 5 great-grandchildren: Knox and Pro Rated Rates For The Uninsured rocket in Huntsville, Ala. He retired Jax Kincannon and Emma from Magic Chef after many years Cross; a very special family Call Front Door Medicine in appliance manufacturing. friend, Tabitha Jones; and sever- He was preceded in death by al nieces and nephews. For More Details - 423.284.3930 his wife of 33 years, Loretta Bell A Remembrance of Life serv- Available Sun.-Wed. by Appointment Stevens; sister, Barbara Stevens ice will be held Thursday, Feb. Streun, and her husband, 23, 2017, at noon at Welcome Samuel Streun. Valley Road Baptist Church with He is survived by his two chil- the Rev. Matthew Harris, the Rev. dren: William L. Stevens of Chad Maxwell and the Rev. Carl Cleveland, and Catherine M. Haulk officiating. Stevens of Chattanooga; and The interment will follow in the many nieces and nephews. Ball Play Baptist Church Family and friends are invited Cemetery with Christian Smith, to a casual remembrance of his Mason Wilcoxon, Randy Evans, life at Companion Funeral Home Jimmy Renner, Elijah Pickel and on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, from 5 Frankie Wilcoxon serving as cas- to 7 p.m. ket bearers. 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Trinity Trio will be at Bethel protests at town halls Baptist Church, Old FAIRVIEW (AP) — the protesters outside Fairview Chattanooga Pike, Sunday, Feb. Republican Rep. Marsha City Hall afterward. “Having a 26, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Blackburn returned to her good, solid, respectful debate, Lunch will follow the service. district Tuesday in Tennessee that is something that serves ——— and was greeted by tough our country well.” questions on topics from A month into Trump’s presi- The 2X2 Quartet will sing at health care reform to dency, protests continue over Hampton Drive Baptist Church, President Donald Trump’s his immigration policies, Sunday at 11 a.m. Lunch will cabinet appointees. She also Cabinet selections and the follow the service. There will be was met with protests. GOP’s push to repeal the no Sunday school or evening While 100 people crammed Affordable Care Act, without service. into her town hall gathering all the specifics on how to ———— about 30 miles from Nashville, replace it. At the town halls, Ladd Springs Seventh-day another 100 people outside protesters are probing their Adventist Church, 5860 Bates chanted about immigrant lawmakers to see if they will Pike, will have a Sanctuary rights, Planned Parenthood veer from some of Trump’s Crusade with Darwin Whitman and other topics in protest more controversial decisions, today through Saturday. It is against the congresswoman and if they will promise cover- free to the public. Come see a and the president. age for those currently served replica of the Old Testament Blackburn’s town hall was by the Affordable Care Act. sanctuary and High Priest at 7 among several protests lobbed Trump took to Twitter on p.m. nightly and all day on at GOP members of Congress Tuesday to address the town Saturday. returning home this week on halls. ———— break to their districts around “The so-called angry crowds the U.S. Now many in home districts of some Revival begins Sunday and Republican lawmakers are Republicans are actually, in continues through March 2 at opting against holding public numerous cases, planned out AmeriCAn Legion PoSt 81 and the American Legion Auxiliary unit 81 will hold its “Welcome Southview Baptist Church. town halls, instead organizing by liberal activists. Sad!” he back from Iraq, Army Lt. Kaylee Marie Radzyminski” event Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Legion Post Pastor Lee Ingram will be conference calls or meeting tweeted. 81, 227 James Asbury Drive N.W. Refreshments will be served. Radzyminski will be sharing stories preaching each night. Sunday’s privately. In two small Iowa towns, about her time in Mosul with Operation Inherent Resolve and the liberation of Eastern Mosul, as well service is at 6 p.m. and Monday The crowd inside overflow crowds similarly as many stories of interest on the historic sites she visited, as well as eating fish from the Tigris River. through Thursday at 7 nightly. Blackburn’s event held up lobbed questions Tuesday at ———— signs that said “agree” and Republican Sens. Charles Cleveland Net will be praying “disagree,” and at times yelled Grassley and Joni Ernst. around the building of God’s out “alternative facts” and About 18,000 callers partic- Lighthouse Tabernacle “shame on you for lying” after ipated in a telephone town International Ministries, at noon Blackburn’s responses. hall with suburban Chicago Friday. This is a preparation for “I have always said, you Rep. Peter Roskam, who has the church’s fourth anniversary, may not agree with me, but been criticized for canceling in March. you’re always going to know smaller in-person meetings where I stand,” Blackburn told and declining debates. I SEE BY THE Gas tax BANNER From Page 1 A surprise benefit singing for had questioned last week Commission would allocate Glenn and Dean Cartwright will whether the resolution would $4,661 for purchase of the be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at be in play, considering the chairs. Four Point Baptist Church, 3501 growing thought the governor’s — Unanimously approved Old Tasso Road N.E. There will plan, as presented, would not $4 per pin for the County be hot dogs with all the fixings. come out of the Legislature as Commission. The cost would The singing will be by the Joint presented. be $2 per pin. Heirs and Fellowship Singers. Commissioner Thomas Crye — Agreed to a resolution to ——— made the motion to table the establish a grant application The Senior Citizen Dance fea- resolution, seconded by and award policy for the Soul talk turing the Bradley County Commissioner Mike Hughes. Commission restricting certain Rambers will be held on Commissioners Rawls, Jeff types of grant applications and Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Yarber, Robert Rominger and awards. Soul Talk to perform Friday Activity Center, 230 Urbane Bobby Goins voted against the — The purchase of a washer Road, Bring food for a covered action. and dryer for the Bradley dish luncheon. Commissioners also tabled County Workhouse that would another resolution by Rawls replace the present appliances. at Cowboy Gospel Jubilee which would have put limita- — An agreement for the U.S.-born panda Bao tions on the county’s ability to Bradley County Commission A super-talented group of of the best gospel bands we’ve Jubilee are regulars Joel get federal grants. working with the Tennessee musicians make up the band had on the Jubilee in recent Moore and Elmer Bramlett and Bao lands in China Crye made the motion to Department of Transportation Soul Talk, (formerly known as years." the Cowboy Church Band, fea- BEIJING (AP) — Bao Bao, an table that move as well, with a with a future grant. This 1st John 5). The Cowboy Based out of Dalton, turing Pastor Wally Varnell on American-born panda cub, has second from Commissioner agreement was presented by Gospel Jubilee is proud to Georgia, Soul Talk is a six- the electric guitar, played arrived in China after leaving the Howard Thompson. the Commission’s finance announce they will be headlin- member Christian Merle Travis-style. National Zoo in Washington. The vote on the grant reso- committee. ing on the Cowboy Gospel Contemporary praise band. Poteet is host and announcer. The 3-year-old panda landed lution was the same as the — Learned that the BCSO stage this Friday at 7 p.m. at The band is comprised of John The Cowboy Gospel Jubilee in Chengdu in central China on one on the gas tax. workhouse would be complet- The Cleveland Cowboy Church Buckner on lead guitar and is held at the Cleveland Wednesday evening after a 16- The Bradley County ed on Aug. 30, though it in Cleveland. vocals, Randy Parker on Cowboy Church in the Dockery hour flight that was described by Commission decided on sever- sound be finished by July, “Soul Talk is appropriately acoustic guitar and vocals, Heights community at 3040 pilots and a keeper as having al other items, including: All commissioners with the named, as their music reaches Sandy Hankins on Rhythm Blythe Road, off Dockery Lane, gone smoothly. — Unanimously agreed to exception of Mark Hall were deep inside and stirs your guitar and vocals, Paxton between Blue Springs and Bao Bao left the zoo in a spe- the purchase of new chairs for present at Tuesday’s meeting. soul,” said Steve Poteet, pro- Bennett on the drums, and Blackburn Roads. cial crate and began her journey the Commission, replacing The Commission did not meet ducer of the weekly show. Mickey "Moose" Hall on per- Admission is free and they from Washington Dulles chairs that have been used by as regular on Monday to cele- “The talent found in this cussion. pass the hat for the headlin- International Airport in Virginia the group for many years. The brate Presidents Day. group is amazing. They are one Also appearing on the ers. with a keeper and a veterinarian.
THE MARKET IN REVIEW DAILY NASDAQ DAILY DOW JONES MONEY RATES CURRENCIES Last Pvs Wk Day Ago Pvs Day Nasdaq composite 5,880 Dow Jones industrials 20,760 Prime Rate 3.75 3.75 Australia 1.3017 1.3017 Discount Rate 1.25 1.25 Britain 1.2474 1.2466 Close: 5,865.95 5,760 Close: 20,743.00 20,380 Federal Funds Rate .50-.75 .50-.75 Canada 1.3143 1.3100 Change: 27.37 (0.5%) Change: 118.95 (0.6%) Treasuries Euro .9481 .9420 1.95 1.91 Japan 113.58 113.12 5,640 10 DAYS 20,000 10 DAYS 5-year 6,000 20,800 10-year 2.43 2.43 Mexico 19.9674 20.4004 30-year 3.04 3.03 Switzerlnd 1.0086 1.0027 Gold (troy oz.,NY Merc spot) $1237.50 $1224.40 British pound expressed in U.S. dollars. All others 5,700 20,000 Silver (troy oz., NY Merc spot) $17.990 $17.804 show dollar in foreign currency.
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Documents: After Charleston, Roof said Tuesday. They took $55 from her purse, went toward 2nd AME church tossed her backpack in a trash COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — bin and destroyed her cellphone Prosecutors in South Carolina and iPod, prosecutors wrote. The say GPS evidence shows Dylann girl is in critical condition in a Roof drove toward a second medically induced coma. black church the night he shot One teen told police that greed nine people to death during a made them do it, investigators Bible study. said. In court documents unsealed The girl was reported missing Tuesday, federal prosecutors Thursday evening when she did- said they had evidence showing n’t return home from school, Roof exited the interstate and and she was found early Friday drove toward a church in in the dry canal in the town of Jedburg after committing the Smithfield, about 90 miles north killings at Charleston’s Emanuel of Salt Lake City. AME Church. Prosecutors say “She is in the fight of her life Branch AME Church also had a right now,” said a spokeswoman sign advertising a Wednesday for her family, Jill Parker. night Bible study. The teen who brought the gun Prosecutors say the 22-year- gave the spent shell casing to Submitted photo old Roof shut off his GPS, some- the other boy when he asked to The AllAn JoneS FoundATion recently donated 16 October red maple trees to Blythe-Bower Elementary School. From left are thing they say indicates he keep it “as a memento,” the Amy Banks, Cleveland Tree Board; Will Jones, vice president, Jones Management Services; Katie Simpkins, Blythe-Bower teacher; stopped the car. charges state. Officers later Prisavia Croft, assistant principal; Principal Joel Barnes; Toby Pendergrass, director of the Allan Jones Foundation; Amy Hicks, Blythe- Roof was sentenced to death found it displayed on his bed- room windowsill. Bower parent involvement coordinator; Mark Grissom, vice president of promotions for Check Into Cash; and Brandi Mason, PTO pres- last month after a jury convicted ident. him of 33 federal charges. He’s currently awaiting a second Suspicious package causes death penalty trial in state evacuations in New Jersey court. LINDEN, N.J. (AP) — A bomb Blythe-Bower receives 16 shade trees Kentucky ark attraction adding squad has dismantled a suspi- cious package that led to the Special to the Banner have shade trees as soon as even when the boys and girls of asphalt on streets and side- possible,” Hicks said. “I was the school who admire them walks. biblical truth exhibit evacuation of two apartment Blythe-Bower Elementary buildings in New Jersey. relieved and grateful that help today grow up and have chil- Pendergrass said the founda- WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — School is now the home of was available so quickly. The dren of their own,” Pendergrass tion’s mission is to “keep Kentucky’s massive biblical The package, which later was “Katie’s Shade Trees.” determined to be a hoax, was Jones Foundation has always said. Cleveland cool for future gener- attraction the Ark Encounter is Joel Barnes, principal at been a champion of planting Tree philanthropy is not new ations.” opening a new exhibit that pro- found near a pay phone outside Blythe-Bower, announced this a convenience store Tuesday trees in our community.” to Allan Jones and his founda- motes the message of the Bible. week that a donation from the The new trees were planted tion. The foundation has The 510-foot wooden ark mod- evening in Linden. Allan Jones Foundation had Police say officers immediately on Feb. 13 and were named donated hundreds of trees on eled after the biblical story of allowed for the purchase and “Katie’s Shade Trees” in honor Cleveland streets over the Noah opened in July. Since began clearing the area and planting of 16 October Red DON’S shutting down streets. Two of a teacher at the school, Katie years and more than 300 trees then, it has drawn large crowds maple trees. Simpkins, who is the fiancée of on school campuses. to Grant County in northern apartment buildings were evacu- Amy Hicks, the school’s par- ated in the process. Will Jones of the Jones Jones authored Cleveland’s FENCE CO. Kentucky. ent involvement coordinator, Foundation and vice president tree ordinance and helped to The new exhibit is called “Why Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said the trees were a relief to Since 1961 tells WNBC-TV in New York City of Jones Management Services. create the Cleveland Shade The Bible Is True.” A release students and teachers at “Everyone agrees — the new Tree Board which was desig- ALL TYPES from the Ark Encounter says the that photos of the package Blythe-Bower who had suffered showed objects that looked like trees are beautiful and we were nated as the Tennessee Tree OF FENCING new exhibit is composed of 11 for years on the playground honored to provide them,” said Board of the Year in 2011. scenes on the bow end of the dynamite tied together with tape, due to a lack of shade. with a device attached. Toby Pendergrass, director of The Jones Foundation typi- ark. “Playtimes are supposed to the Jones Foundation. “The cally limits its donations to 479-6212 The group that built the ark, Police say the Union County be fun, but on most days it was bomb squad used a robot to October maples provide these trees that will be used to cool & 336-1501 Answers in Genesis, promotes a just too hot because there was children some desperately down pavement by shading literal interpretation of the “disrupt” the package as a pre- no shade — nothing at all to caution. needed relief from the sun Bible’s Old Testament and has protect us from the sun,” Hicks and also elevate the appear- attracted controversy with an Evacuated residents were later said. escorted back to their homes. No ance of the playground.” assertion that the earth is about Hicks contacted Amy Banks, Pendergrass said the foun- 6,000 years old. one was injured. a member of the Cleveland FISH DAY dation’s tree donations to Shade Tree Board, and she told A ribbon cutting for the new No penalty for furling Blythe-Bower and other areas NOW IS THE TIME FOR STOCKING display will be Friday at the Ark her she was confident the of the city and county were *Channel Catfish *Bluegill (Regular & Hybrid) Encounter. Confederate-themed Miss. flag Jones Foundation would come made with future generations to the aid of the students. *Redear * Largemouth Bass *Black Crappie (If Available) Man fleeing traffic stop struck, JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The in mind. *6-11” Grass Carp *Fathead Minnows *Koi (If Available) Mississippi House has rejected “Amy made one call and we “Katie’s shade trees will be killed by sheriff’s truck an effort to punish universities were told the playground would here many years from now — SATURDAY, MARCH 4FROM 11AM-12 NOON COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — The for not flying the state flag that Southeastern Farmers’ Co-Op in Cleveland, TN. Georgia State Patrol says a man prominently features the To preorder call: Arkansas Pondstockers 1-870-578-9773 Walk Ups Welcome fleeing a traffic stop was struck Confederate battle emblem. and killed by a west Georgia All eight of the state’s public Computer troubles disrupt sheriff who wasn’t part of any universities have furled the flag police pursuit. in recent years amid criticism American service in Philadelphia Harris County Sheriff Mike that it’s racially insensitive in a Hungry Hearts Ministries Jolley and his wife were return- state with a 38 percent black PHILADELPHIA (AP) — a result, American must population. Computer troubles are caus- manually check in passen- Are You Ready for Discipleship? Are you ready to live the way ing home from an outing that Jesus lived? Are you ready eat the way that Jesus ate? Saturday when the sheriff’s Republican Rep. William ing problems for American gers and has halted all Shirley of Quitman, who is Airlines’ passengers at flights heading to Are you ready to celebrate what Jesus celebrated? pickup truck hit Demetris Investigate real discipleship at Hungry Hearts Church. We Dalton after he jumped a wall white, offered an amendment Philadelphia International Philadelphia until the prob- Tuesday saying any university Airport. lem is fixed. use Hebrew roots, maintain sound doctrine, enjoy a Spirit into the northbound lanes of filled service and experience intimate Worship. Interstate 185 in Columbus. that refuses to fly the American spokeswoman Cody says passengers can Sgt. Daryl Irvin of the Georgia Mississippi flag could not receive Katie Cody says American’s ease the process if they don’t State Patrol said Tuesday that bond money. It would have cost system did not return at 4 have to check bags and can Saturday, Feb. 25 • 12 noon Jolley “was not on duty, not in each campus about $1 million a.m. Wednesday after the print out or have their board- Wingate Hotel the pursuit at all.” for repair and renovation proj- airport conducted a planned ing passes on their mobile 110 Interstate Drive NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 Irvin said Dalton fled when a ects. internet outage overnight. As devices. 731-736-1055 •[email protected] trooper tried to stop him for “He offered this last year, and speeding, then crashed his car we voted it down,” Ways and and began running on foot. Means Committee Chairman Jeff The Columbus Ledger- Smith, R-Columbus, told the Enquirer reports Jolley declined House. to comment. He did not immedi- The House rejected the ately return a phone message amendment with no debate; 52 from The Associated Press. members voted for for it and 65 voted against it. South Carolina man indicted for All black representatives who threats against Obama, Trump were present rejected the amendment, as did many SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A whites, including Republican South Carolina man has been Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton. charged with threatening then- Mississippi has used the flag President Barack Obama and since 1894, and voters chose to President-elect Donald Trump keep it in a 2001 election. last year. Supporters say they see histo- The U.S. Attorney’s Office ry and heritage in the announced Tuesday that a fed- Confederate battle emblem — a eral grand jury had indicted 30- red field topped by a blue tilted year-old Kipper Ken King of cross dotted with 13 white stars. Spartanburg on two counts of Opponents say the symbol is a making the threats around reminder of slavery and segrega- November 28, 2016. tion and has often been waved No details of the threat have by Ku Klux Klan groups. been released, and indictments against King don’t contain any 3rd person arrested in theft of other information. If convicted truckload of diapers on the federal charges, King March 22, 2017 could be sentenced to five years PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island police have arrest- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in prison and $250,000 in fines. L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium Court documents list no attor- ed a third person in the theft of a truckload of diapers worth ney for King. He’s scheduled to This event is FREE and open to the public! Over 40 make an appearance in federal about $90,000. court on Friday. Rodney Dalzon was ordered employers and 20 universities! held without bail after an Teens accused of plot to rob, kill arraignment on larceny, theft For more information call Cleveland State’s girl found shot in ditch and conspiracy charges Career Planning Coordinator at 423-473-2288 or Tuesday. the Tennessee Career Center at 423-790-5552. LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Two He surrendered to police earli- teenage boys charged with er Tuesday. It’s unclear if he has http://mycs.cc/expo2017 shooting a 14-year-old girl in the a lawyer who could comment for back of the head and leaving her him. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH wounded in a ditch lured her to State police say Dalzon leased the spot in a small Utah town the Providence storefront where with a plan to rob and kill her, detectives found 800 boxes of prosecutors said. diapers last week. Another 600 The 16-year-old boys set up a diapers were later found in a meeting by promising to sell her Cranston home. a knife and originally planned to Dalzon also has been charged stab her with knives of their with violating the terms of pro- own, according to newly filed bation from a prior conviction. charging documents. After they Police say a man sold the dia- arrived, one boy decided instead pers instead of delivering them to use a gun he had brought to an Amazon distribution facili- and shot the girl, prosecutors ty in Fall River, Massachusetts. 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Chaplains From Page 1 chaplain is my call in some ways, and serving with the emergency services is where I fit.” That assistance by the chap- lains is not only for victims or their families, but for the first responders and others in emer- gency services who investigate these events. “The police are, as they say, a band of brothers, and at times, it is difficult for them to open up,” Farris said. “I hope that they will come to me when they need someone to talk to,” he said. Guinn Green, pastor at Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Kinser Road Church of God, BASSAM ISSA, president of the Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga, speaks to students at Lee not only serves as chaplain for University during the latest event in an ongoing series called “Unsheltered: A Christian Response to the Bradley County Sheriff’s the Refugee Crisis.” Office, but also visits with patients at Tennova Healthcare and Pine Ridge Treatment Center. Issa: Don’t penalize refugees He said that there are those times when he needs to minis- ter to law enforcement officers, to patients and to families dur- because of religious beliefs ing their grief. “There are wrecks and sui- By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG cides where families are hurt- Banner Staff Writer ing and shocked,” Green said. The United States’ approach to accepting “In many cases, we have to refugees should not be dependent on religion. take the family away from a That was the assessment of Bassam Issa, presi- crime scene and give them dent of the Islamic Society of Greater comfort.” Chattanooga, when he spoke at Lee University on Capt. Gabe Thomas, director Tuesday. of the corrections division of His speech on Islam was part of the latest in a the sheriff’s office, said that the series of events called “Unsheltered: A Christian chaplains “bless our staff, not Contributed photo GUINN GREEN, pastor at Kinser Road Church of God, helps the Response to the Refugee Crisis.” just the inmates.” Referring to President Donald Trump’s recent Thomas said that the chap- Bradley County Sheriff’s Office as a chaplain. He counsels families and officers. executive order which sought to ban travel from lains at the jail do not just seven Muslim-majority countries, Issa said focus on, “but on hope for refugees and immigrants should not be punished these being held in the jail.” Worship Center, and Kevin ferent locations in Polk County, Mendel of Grace Community and I am proud of those who because of their religions. However, he did say that “That was a political move. ... We as Americans these chaplains have helped Church. served in that role following the “Chaplaincy is more about tornadoes,” Farris added. are not getting security for that,” Issa said. baptisize 183 inmates since He argued Islam is “a peaceful religion” and programs originated at the jus- presence than about doing,” Lamb is more than just a Lamb said. “At times, there are chaplain for the emergency does not promote terrorism. Issa said Islam has tice center. He added that 32 gotten a bad reputation because of people who Christian programs have been responses needed and activities services. He actually has a son expected but for the most part, serving as a firefighter. claim to follow the religion but are not doing what Melissa Giebel created at the jail. the Quran says. Those programs have helped being present when needs exist “One of my favorite days was is a key to this role. If you are when I was able to see my son Issa called the executive order “inhumane,” many inmates, such as James because it affected ordinary people with no ties to Dixon, who spoke at a recent not present, you can’t help.” Nicholas graduate from the fire While Lamb helps many academy,” he said. terrorism. He gave a couple examples, including reception for the chaplains and that of a Chattanooga woman whose mother was jail ministry who help the sher- through his work with the In fact, Lamb was a member Leonard Center, Farris also of the group that was involved barred from visiting her when she had a baby. iff’s office. He encouraged his audience to separate what “It is great to have a relation- provides additional assistance in the most recent graduation as a chaplain with the of many with the BCFR. He not they know about Islam from what they know ship with Jesus, and the chap- about terrorism. He added Muslim-majority coun- lains have set the foundation Southern Baptist Convention only gave the invocation, but and that group’s disaster relief passed out Bibles to each of tries “have no more refugees who go wrong than for me,” Dixon said. “I am over- refugees from any other country who go wrong.” whelmed by what He has given efforts. the graduates. He and other chaplains “The people that serve in the Issa also said both Muslims and Christians are me.” called upon to treat visitors in their countries with Sheriff Eric Watson honored helped those in Polk County emergency services business immediately after the Nov. 30 usually forsake preference, love and respect. He read passages from both the the chaplains at the reception. Quran and the Bible which he said proved that Other chaplains who spoke at tornadoes struck. Two people comfort and even goals to died in those storms. respond to need,” Lamb added. point. the reception included pastors The event also included perspectives from two Rick Ellis of Eagles Landing “We responded to three dif- “Being able to watch these pro- fessionals at work is an honor, men who know firsthand what it is like to live as and to have a son serve in this refugees. One is a Lee student, while the other is profession is a joy.” raising a family in Chattanooga. Farris said that while it may Alwatheq Zboun, originally from Bethlehem, VAIROG seem police officers and other explained how he grew up in a Palestinian refugee first responders are lacking camp. Bassam Issa From Page 1 feelings, he said this misappre- While he noted life in the camp was not always easy, he was fortunate enough to attend a private lead to the production of ammu- “They are projecting 50 positions hension is the exact opposite of who these men and women are. school. Though he joked he was a “troublemaker” nition at full scale.” when they go into full ammuni- in school, Zboun said his father and his school “Initially, as he mentioned, tion production.” “[First responders] do get very emotional [after helping principal helped steer him on the right direction. this will include casings and He added those initial projec- The principal just so happened to have worked projectiles, and work into that tions are for one shift. with incidents], and ask for someone to talk to, and it is in the admissions office at Lee in the past, and his over a period of time,” Berry Additional shifts would employ father encouraged him to apply to the university. said. 15 per shift. very rewarding when they say thank you for being there,” he Zboun said he is a Muslim, so he was “a little He added the plans call for an “The project will have to meet scared” to attend Lee, a Christian university. initial building of 20,000 square all of the regulatory require- said. “They are very compas- sionate and have great hearts, However, he said he found people at the university feet. ments of the state fire marshal, to be welcoming, and he is enjoying getting to earn “They have plans to increase the local community, as well as and some incidents do affect them emotionally. I totally his college degree in the United States. production capacity over a four- the U.S. ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco “I am very, very grateful to be here,” Zboun said. to five-year period,” Berry said. and Firearms),” Berry said. understand that, and am glad to be there for them.” Ammar Altaie, who is originally from Iran, said he came to the United States as a refugee after serving in the military in his home country. Altaie said he served in “the special forces” in Iran and sometimes assisted American soldiers in DesJarlais their missions. While he said it was good to get to know the American soldiers, serving alongside From Page 1 them placed him and his family in danger. the state. Again, these represent He said the plan is to make it we get a better product in place After he and his family received death threats, broken promises. You don’t even sustainable so that people can where the patient gets to choose he and his wife decided they should seek refugee Alwatheq Zboun have an option to buy health still get affordable health care. their health care and not the status in the U.S. care, so these people that are “No one is going to get the rug government telling you what you “I have a daughter,” Altaie said. “I am glad to protesting should be asking me pulled out from them,” have to have, which is a lot of live in the United States now, where I know my to help fix this law. That’s what DesJarlais said. “There’s going times what you don’t want and wife and daughter can be safe.” we intend to do.” to be a transition period until can’t afford.” Altaie said he has heard and read a lot about Americans’ opinions on refugees, but he stressed refugees are people who are fleeing dangerous sit- uations in search of better lives. The night’s speakers also included Gabriela Freedom Week Phillips and Melissa Giebel of the Adventist Muslim Friendship Association, an organization From Page 1 based in Chattanooga. Daily Banner is a great resource “There are also people in tion of the cash bond being Phillips explained the group got its start after for the information,” Kienlen Bradley County with war- paid, we can recall the warrant church leaders in Chattanooga began discussing noted. rants issued on them that and get that individual back in and praying about how they could help refugees. “‘Freedom Week” allows an may not know it, and the compliance. They ultimately decided that, in order to help, opportunity to the person to Cleveland Daily Banner is a “We look to this as an avenue they needed to focus on creating an organization start over — reset the payment great resource for the to unload paperwork and super- which focused on fostering friendship across reli- plan regarding fines or costs so information.” vise the less than cooperative,” gions. they can get on with their lives — Rich Kienlen Kienlen said. “We understand In her talk, Phillips spoke of the different and not have to worry about it,” that it is a team effort among “speakers” which represent what people hear Kienlen said. “We are trying to Probation, General Sessions about refugees. She said the “political speaker” help those people who may have ed probation reportedly failed to Court, and the Bradley County needs to have its volume lowered. Gabriela Phillips warrants,” said Kienlen. follow guidelines, and have had Sheriff’s Office to work out these “It’s not just political; it is also people in need,” Judgments issued by the new warrants issued for their warrant recalls, and we appreci- Phillips said. adjust to life in the United States. courts to those placed on misde- arrest. ate the cooperative spirit.” Phillips argued that Christians should not “There are a lot of organizations which focus on meanor probation may include: “Most of the misdemeanor Kienlen said he understands approach the issue of refugees from a place of giving away stuff, but our main focus is people giv- — Failure to perform commu- cases are nonviolent, and there “the frustration that law hatred or fear, because those approaches do not ing of themselves,” Giebel said. “God has called us nity service. is not a tremendous need to enforcement and victims see as go with the Bible’s instructions to love one anoth- each to give our self — not stuff.” — Lack of payments on fines, hold misdemeanor violators in an easy pass, but everyone er. “Unsheltered: A Christian Response to the costs, restitution or fees. the local jail — that bed space should understand that we Giebel also shared some of the things the AMFA Refugee Crisis,” a series of five events, culminates — Missed appointments. needs to be used for the convict- must embrace new ways of does to help refugee families. These include pro- with an event Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Paul & — Failure to attend DUI ed felons and more violent thinking and working things out grams like a big brother, big sister-type program Carmelita Walker Lecture Hall inside Lee’s Science school. offenders in our community,” (with probationers) in order to for children. and Math Complex. Officials in the Misdemeanor Kienlen explained. make any progress in supervi- She explained children who have been resettled Thursday, the university will host representa- Probation office also noted that He added that during sion,” he added. from war zones in countries like Syria often deal tives of Bridge Refugee Services of Chattanooga, an some of those listed may not be “Freedom Week,” authorities “try For additional information, with problems like post-traumatic stress disorder. organization which helps refugees resettled in the area residents anymore as well. to persuade probationers to con- contact the Bradley County In addition to connecting families to resources to area. Kienlen said these are just a tact the probation office to work Misdemeanor Probation office at help, these children are paired with volunteers For more information on the series, email Dr. few examples where those grant- out an agreement that for a por- 423-728-7121. who can provide them extra support as they Carolyn Dirksen at [email protected]. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017—7 City planning commissioners approve Stephens rezoning By LARRY C. BOWERS tus of the request. general commercial. The plat is Community Developers for final Banner Staff Writer “The only thing different in this request, from previous Two other new-business by Cleveland Surveying approval of Spring Creek requests that were denied, are the owners. We want every- items on Tuesday’s agenda Company. Business Park Block H. The third time was the one to understand the impact this would have on home- were approved with little dis- — There was a request by 4 Property is on Spring Creek charm for property owners owners in this area. Everything on that side of Stephens cussion, one from the man- Star for preliminary approval of Drive Business Park Drive and attempting to have two lots Road is zoned R1.” agers of Bradley Square Mall. The Haven Grove property on Ridge Park Drive, and is zoned rezoned on Cleveland’s — Jeff Cook The management firm, which Tasso Lane zoned Planned Unit PUD 4. Plat is by Cleveland Stephens Road. is currently proceeding with Development (PUD 12). The Surveying Company. The Cleveland Municipal ongoing redevelopment plans plat is by Brown Surveying — The final request is by Planning Commission gave which will be for sale. lighted what is allow on her on the west end of the mall Company. Advanced Powder Coatings for mixed approval Tuesday Lot 1 is the southermost property within each zoning where the old K-mart facility — A request by D&S Custom final approval of Advanced evening to a request from prop- property in question and is designation. She also had a was located, is requesting the Homes for preliminary approval Powder Coatings property. The erty owners Charlotte Peak and approximately .57 acres in video of the type of structures 74.3 acres on Paul Huff of the revised Brad Benton property is located on Johnson Keith Jones for .98 acres on size. There are single resi- she and Jones claim they want Parkway at North Lee Highway property. This property is on Blvd. at Lois St., and is zoned Stephens Road from R1 single dences adjoining the property to put on the lots. be rezoned from commercial Pryor Drive NE and is zoned R2 low density single and family residential zoning to R2 on the south and west, and a Jeff Cook represented the highway to Planned Unit R3 high density residential. multi-family residential, and low density single and multi- drainage easement mid-way of Clairmont homeowners. “The Development, or PUD. The plat is by Brown light industrial zoning. The family residential zoning. the property. only thing different in this Divel, the city’s senior plan- Surveying. plat is by Richmond A group of around 15 resi- Lot 4 is on the opposite side request, from previous ner, said the change in classifi- — A request by Spring Brook Surveying. dents from the nearby of Welch’s property, and is requests that were denied, are cation will broaden the firm’s Clairmont subdivision, and about .41 acres. There are also the owners,” emphasized Cook. (business) opportunities for the along Stephens Road, attended single family residences to the “We want everyone to under- property, although it must be the meeting to oppose the north and west of this site. stand the impact this would retail development. 2620 APD 40 rezoning request. The home- Senior Planner Corey Divel have on homeowners in this Stacia Shahan, of the mall’s owners emphasized they have said all of the property to the area,” added Cook. “Everything management team, said noth- (423) 240-2954 been to the planning commis- west of Stephens Road is zoned on that side of Stephens Road ing specific has yet been Bruce Bradford sion twice before in opposition R1 single family, which is zoned R1.” planned. She said the request NMLS: 772548 to identical rezoning requests includes the adjoining The opposition also pointed is mainly for future possibili- in 2013 and 2016. Clairmont Subdivision. out that Stephens Road is a ties. LAND PURCHASES The previous rezoning The property to the east, and dead-end, there are no modern She did say the redevelop- requests came from different directly across from this site, is standard for the road, and ment and construction is pro- • Up to 100% Financing property owners, and each was a large area of R2 low density there are high traffic numbers gressing well on the west end. • 20 Year Fixed Rates denied by the Planning single- and multi-family zon- and population density in the Five of six vendors have been • Patronage Program • Local Decision ® Commission, and in a follow- ing. area. secured for the larger building. REALTOR up request to the Cleveland Immediately to the southeast The sign, which they said Leasing in the second and City Council. is a large tract of R3 multi- remains on the property and smaller structure is yet to The two lots, 1 and 4, are a family zoning, which includes indicates plans for mobile begin. part of Stephens Place, a four- Blythewood Apartments. homes as rental property, was Also approved by the plan- lot platted subdivision along The planning staff said it is a big issue from the surround- ners was a review by Teresa Stephens Road. Sherry Welch not opposed to the rezoning ing home owners. Torbett of the 2017-18 is the owner of the two center request given the mix of land Cleveland attorney John Community Development Block lots, but she was unable to uses within the neighborhood Kimball said little had changed Grant Consolidated Plan and attend Tuesday’s meeting. and along the Stephens Road from the two previous rezoning Annual Action Plan. The residential group said corridor. Staff did point out the requests, other than deed Torbett, who coordinates the Welch also opposes the rezon- precedence of two previous restrictions for the lots. He program, provided the commis- ing. requests which were denied by emphasized the commission’s sion with an overview of last The property was originally the commission, and city coun- decision has no involvement year’s projects and accomplish- platted in 1922 as a four-lot cil. with the deed restrictions, only ments, which delivered more subdivision under R3 zoning. Divel said the city’s land use the possibility of amending than $4 million in funding to There are two multi-family plan was updated in 2014 to zoning. the community. structures located on the two recommend single family as Other Clairmont residents “We spent a lot on livability,” parcels owned by Welch. the preferred use in this area. spoke up in opposition to the she said, adding that funds Peak and Jones have plans Staff then recommended to the request, but it was still went to the new Blythe Avenue to construct duplexes, or commission it should first approved on a 5-to-3 vote. Park, Mosley Park, to the triplexes on their two lots. update the land use plan, if Voting for the rezoning were College Hill community, and A permit for construction they decided to recommend Larry Presswood, Clarke the South Cleveland Recreation was mistakenly issued to Peak approval of the rezoning Taylor, Gary Dennis, Bill Center. The program also and Jones for their lots, but request. Commission members Hamilton and Dee Burris. works with Habitat for the error was corrected by the did not discuss this option Opposing the request to rezone Humanity, and on sidewalk city’s planning staff after the There were indication of fric- were Tricia Pennington, Maryl projects. owners had begun to clear off tion between the two groups. Elliott, and Walt Vineyard. There were five items on the the property. A cease and Park said she had been threat- The rezoning request must consent agenda, which was desist order went out to the ened, which the residents still go before the city council, approved. owners. denied. which has already denied two They include: The opposition group said a Park said the property previous requests. — A request by TJ&J sign was placed on the proper- should never have been Councilman David May Jr. a Development Company for final ty which stated mobile homes rezoned from the original R3 member of the Planning approval of Stone Briar re-sub- would be placed on the proper- classification. She cited the Commission,was unable to division of lots 1-4. This prop- ty, which would be for rent. state’s Vested Property Rights attend Tuesday’s meeting. He erty is located at Old Tasso Peak and Jones now say Law of 2014 during her appeal will join other council members Lane, Stonebriar Drive, and they want to build townhouses, to the commission, and high- in determinating the final sta- 37th Street NE, and is zoned Pedestrian, cycling needs to be discussed
By LARRY C. BOWERS of city government. He said They will also learn about will provide a history of the Banner Staff Writer officials often hear the general statewide efforts of bike/pedestrian movement. public saying, “We want addi- BikeWalkTN and the Speakers from Nashville The city of Cleveland, and tional bike lanes, and better Walkability Learning include Nora Kern, David Municipal Planning facilities for cycling, and we Collaborative. Kleinfelter and Emily Organization Coordinator Greg also want more sidewalks and With this knowledge and Kleinfelter. From Knoxville are Thomas, are making plans to greater walkability.” encouragement, the group is Ellen Zavisca and Kelley expand the community’s goals Thomas said translating expected to enter a work ses- Segars, with Cortney Geary in pedestrian/cycling activi- these desires into new side- sion to organize Cycle and Chris Carr from ties. walks, bike facilities, and other Cleveland-Walk opportunities. Chattanooga. Representing the A working luncheon is amenities takes organizing, During this guided work ses- TN Walkability Collaborative planned from noon to 3:30 planning, and advocacy by res- sion, participants will take the will be Liliana Burbano and p.m. Friday, at the Cleveland idents who want to work with first step in launching an inde- Leslie Meehan. Bradley County Public Library, local officials to achieve these pendent citizen-led bicycle and located at 795 Church St. N.E. things. pedestrian planning and advo- Participants in Friday’s “This kind of effort has cacy organization. event may take steps to form a taken place elsewhere in BikeWalkTN will provide local chapter of BikeWalkTN. Tennessee, and is of growing information concerning Anyone wishing to partici- interest across the nation,” resources that is available to pate in this special meeting Thomas continued. such a new organization, and workshop can contact He said participants in this should it become a chapter Thomas at gthomas@cleve- Cycle Cleveland-Walk event affiliate of BikeWalkTN. landtn.gov, or you can call him will learn about initial steps in Several distinguished speak- at 479-1913 or 593-5665. the process that have occurred ers will participate on Friday. “If you want more and better locally. He added that they will Thomas will represent the facilities for biking and walk- hear first-hand accounts of Cleveland area, along with ing, this event is something cycling and walkability plan- Amy Davenport from the you should attend,” said ning and advocacy from Bradley County Health Thomas. Nashville, Knoxville and Department, and Molly Boyd of He added that this is a goal Chattanooga. Chattanooga. Anthony Siracua 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Trump admin lays out new approach to illegal immigration WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald SEND IMMIGRANTS WHO back over the border. The propos- tion proceedings that don’t LOCAL POLICE ENFORCING the government plans to restart Trump the presidential candidate HAVE CROSSED THE BORDER al is likely to come up in discus- require a judge’s approval. The FEDERAL LAWS those programs. made no secret of his desire to ILLEGALLY TO MEXICO — EVEN sions this week in Mexico memo also calls for the govern- Under the Obama administra- —- crack down on illegal immigra- IF THEY’RE NOT MEXICAN between Kelly, Secretary of State ment to investigate the immigra- tion a program allowing local HIRE 15,000 BORDER AND tion, but once elected, he repeat- A border security memo calls Rex Tillerson and the Mexican tion status of those parents or police and jailers to act as immi- IMMIGRATION AGENTS edly offered varying interpreta- for the use of a long-standing but government. guardians and any possible crim- gration agents was curtailed as The Trump administration tions of just how tough he would obscure U.S. law to send some —- inal activity connected to bringing the government narrowly focused announced plans to hire 5,000 be in the White House. immigrants who have crossed the UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN the children into the United immigration enforcement. new Border Patrol agents and Now a pair of enforcement border illegally back to Mexico One of Kelly’s memos directs States. Communities also complained 10,000 Immigration and memos from Homeland Security even if they are from other coun- the Homeland Security Immigration advocates decried that some jurisdictions were over- Customs Enforcement agents. Secretary John Kelly lay bare tries. The memo and the law it Department to stop providing the effort to target parents of ly aggressive in enforcing federal That will be a tall order. Customs exactly what the Trump adminis- cites don’t include details on how some legal protections to child child immigrants who they say laws. and Border Protection, the par- tration plans to do and how many or if the U.S. can force the immigrants caught crossing the are largely fleeing violence in The Secure Communities pro- ent agency of the Border Patrol, of the estimated 11 million immi- Mexican government to allow for- border alone if they are reunited Central America. Jen Smyers, gram, which uses fingerprints is already having trouble hiring grants living in the United States eigners to wait in that country with their parents or a legal director of policy and advocacy collected in local jails to identify new agents, as about 2 out of illegally will be targeted for depor- while U.S. officials decide their guardian inside the United for Church World Service’s immigrants in the U.S. illegally, every 3 job applicants fails the tation. The short answer: a lot. fate. Historically, the U.S. has States. The protections generally Immigration and Refugee was halted amid complaints and agency’s polygraph test. There A look at some of what the pol- jailed and tried to deport foreign- allow for those children to have Program, said those parents are court rulings barring some juris- are already about 2,000 Border icy memos say the government ers from countries other than their case decided by a judge, but focused on getting their children dictions from detaining immi- Patrol vacancies, a deficit largely will do. Mexico, while Mexican nationals the new policy would likely sub- to safety. grants for federal authorities. attributed to the polygraph fail —- could be easily and quickly sent ject them to fast-track deporta- —- Kelly’s memos make clear that rate. Trump pick as security adviser is independent-minded soldier WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s choice of an outspoken but non-political Army general as national securi- ty adviser is a nod to pragma- tism, but Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster will serve a commander in chief with unorthodox ideas about for- eign policy and an inner circle of advisers determined to imple- ment them. McMaster, 54, is an independ- ent-minded soldier widely admired for his leadership skills, but he is short on experience in Washington’s trenches. His appointment reinforces the more mainstream approach to security AP Photo/nick Ut that Trump is getting from thereSA MendozA, who said she had been formerly homeless and knew the officer, adds a rose Pentagon chief Jim Mattis, who to a growing memorial for Whittier, Calif., Police Officer Keith Boyer in Whittier Tuesday. Boyer was killed seems to have steered the in a shootout during a traffic stop Monday. Boyer and Officer Patrick Hazell didn't know that the motorist administration toward stronger allegedly had killed his cousin hours earlier in neighboring East Los Angeles and stolen his car. Boyer support for NATO and allies in Asia, and away from the reau- died and Hazell and the suspected gunman were wounded and hospitalized. thorization of torture in interro- gations. AP Photo/Susan Walsh Still, it’s an open question how PreSident donAld Trump, right, shakes hands with Army Lt. Gang member accused in California McMaster, a decorated combat veteran, will fare in a White Gen. H.R. McMaster, left, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm House that has set up what Beach, Fla., Monday where he announced that McMaster will be officer’s slaying was on probation some call a parallel power struc- the new national security adviser. ture led by Stephen Bannon and LOS ANGELES (AP) — A good for our officers. What you bationer can be held for up to his strategic initiatives group, son” and a natural ally to Mattis. two years in office. California criminal justice have today is an example of 10 days for a “flash incarcera- whose role and reach hasn’t McMaster convened a meeting Powell went on to grab the reform initiative played no role that.” tion” after violating the terms of been publicly explained. As with senior NSC staff on military’s top job as chairman of in the length of the prison sen- Magnus Lofstrom, a senior their probation, though the Trump’s chief strategist, Bannon, Tuesday, his first day in the the Joint Chiefs of Staff. tence of a gang member who is fellow at the Public Policy offenses do not have to consti- the conservative media executive White House. He did not make Robert Harward, a retired accused of shooting two police Institute of California who has tute a criminal act. Mejia’s lat- with outspoken views about any immediate changes to the three-star admiral, was Trump’s officers, one of whom died, offi- studied the impact of the reform est arrest was for “not cooperat- Islam, has a seat on the National NSC’s senior team and most top first choice to replace Flynn but cials said Tuesday. measures, said there was no ing with the search and seizure Security Council’s principals officials were expecting to stay turned down the offer. Michael Christopher Mejia, evidence implementing clause of his probation,” sher- committee in a restructuring that on, according to an administra- The national security adviser 26, was arrested Monday after Assembly Bill 109 led to an iff’s spokeswoman Nicole puts him on equal footing with tion official who was not author- has a special role within the gov- Whittier police Officer increase in violent Nishida said. He was released Cabinet members like Mattis and ized to discuss the internal meet- ernment, working directly with Keith Boyer was fatally crime. He said there on Feb. 11. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. ing publicly and insisted on the president but not subject to shot and Officer Patrick was a rise in property Investigators say Mejia, a Sean Spicer, the White House anonymity. confirmation by the Senate. Hazell was wounded as crimes, mainly caused member of the Los Angeles- press secretary, said Tuesday As successor to Michael McMaster will advise Trump and they responded to the by a spike in auto theft. based Winter Gardens gang that Trump promised McMaster Flynn, ousted for his explanation serve as his coordinator of for- site of a traffic accident Mejia was sentenced whose face is covered in tattoos, “100 percent control” over the of his communications with eign and defense policy. Mejia was involved in. to four years in prison killed his cousin, Roy Torres, structure of the NSC. Russia’s ambassador before He will approach matters dif- Jeffrey Callison, a in 2010 on a felony rob- 46, earlier Monday in East Los Peter R. Mansoor, a retired Trump took office, McMaster ferently than Flynn, who was a spokesman for the bery charge, which Angeles before stealing Torres’ Army colonel who served with continues Trump’s reliance on contentious figure before Trump California Department included an enhance- car. Mejia was driving through McMaster in Iraq during the career military officers. Mattis appointed him. After being fired of Corrections and ment on his sentence Whittier when he rear-ended 2007 surge of U.S. troops, said and John Kelly, the homeland as head of the Defense Bannon’s inclusion on the prin- Rehabilitation, said Mejia because he was identi- another vehicle. When Boyer security secretary, are retired Intelligence Agency in 2014, none of the state’s fied as a member of a and Hazell arrived at the scene, cipals committee shows his Marine generals. Flynn was an Flynn publicly lambasted the recent criminal justice street gang, and he was a driver pointed them to the group “has an outsized measure Army lieutenant general. Obama administration as soft on reform initiatives affected the released on parole in 2014, vehicle that had rear-ended his of importance within the White McMaster becomes the first Islamic extremism. During the length of Mejia’s prison sen- according to Callison. While on car. As the officers approached House.” What that means for active-duty officer to serve as 2016 president campaign, he tence. Still, a local police union parole, Mejia was arrested again Mejia, police said, he opened McMaster and fellow pragmatists national security adviser since delivered a harsh, partisan and two Los Angeles legislators on grand theft and vehicle theft fire and the officers shot back. Mattis and Tillerson, he said, is Colin Powell, then a three-star denouncement of Democrat have called for investigations charges and sentenced to an Mejia remained hospitalized unclear. Mansoor said he expects general, assumed the job in Hillary Clinton at the Republican into the policies surrounding additional two years in prison. Tuesday after being arrested on McMaster to be a “voice of rea- President Ronald Reagan’s final National Convention. Mejia’s release. Authorities said Mejia was a probation violation and could- At an emotional news confer- released from California’s n’t be reached for comment. It ence on Monday, Whittier Police Pelican State Prison in April and wasn’t immediately clear if he Chief Jeff Piper and Los Angeles was placed on probation under had an attorney who could com- County Sheriff Jim McDonnell a reform measure known as ment on the allegations. A pointed to a series of statewide Assembly Bill 109 that allowed spokeswoman for the Los criminal justice initiatives imple- some convicted felons to serve Angeles County district attor- mented in the past few years their sentences in county jails ney’s office did not immediately that they said have led to the and serve probation instead of respond to questions about Reach your release of too many criminals. being sent to state prisons and when Mejia might face a judge. “We need to wake up. Enough paroled. Mejia had been arrest- Investigators have taken a financial goal is enough,” Piper said. “You’re ed five times since April for vio- blood sample from Mejia and passing these propositions; lating his probation, most are looking into the possibility with smart you’re creating these laws that recently on Feb. 2, Los Angeles that he was under the influence are raising crimes. It’s not good Sheriff’s Lt. John Corina said. of drugs during the shooting, financial for our communities and it’s not Under California law, a pro- Corina said Tuesday. advice from expert U.S. is shutting down Dakota consultants. Access oil pipeline protest camp Increase your profit margin BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The couple hundred as the pipeline transition center will be set up Army Corps of Engineers’ plan battle has largely moved into to help protesters who don’t and develop to close a Dakota Access the courts. have a place to go. 22016016 pipeline protest camp that’s The Corps has told those who Some protesters plan to move, savings, been around for more than six remain in the Oceti Sakowin but some in the camp are ready months isn’t likely to be the camp that they needed to leave to go to jail and “will engage in strategies and demise of on-the-ground opposi- by 2 p.m. Wednesday. Gov. peaceful, civil resistance ... PPersonalersonal tion in North Dakota. Doug Burgum listed the same holding hands, standing in ideas that Wednesday’s deadline for the time and date in an emergency prayer,” said American Indian protesters to leave also may not evacuation order last week. activist Chase Iron Eyes. will work spell the end of heavy law Large-scale arrests are possi- Morton County sheriff’s FinancialFinancial enforcement presence near ble at the camp Wednesday, deputies can arrest people who for you. where the Dallas-based develop- said Morton County sheriff’s won’t leave. Army Corps rangers er is finishing the last big sec- spokeswoman Maxine Herr, but who are in the area can’t make PPlannerlanner tion of the pipeline, which will she insists that’s not want arrests, but they can write cita- carry oil from North Dakota authorities want. Though law tions for various offenses through the Dakotas and Iowa enforcement and state officials including trespassing that carry Deadline: Monday, March 6th to a shipping point in Illinois. in the past said they wouldn’t a maximum punishment of a The protest camp is on feder- forcibly evict protesters, they $5,000 fine or six months in Publication: Sunday, March 12th al land in southern North now cite the coming threat of jail, Corps Capt. Ryan Hignight Dakota between the Standing spring flooding as a safety issue said. Rock Sioux Reservation and the that requires clearing the camp. More than 700 protest-related Call Now To Place Your Ad! pipeline route. It has at times “We prefer to handle this in a arrests have occurred since housed thousands of people, more diplomatic, understanding August, though activity has 423-472-5041 though it’s dwindled to just a way,” she said, adding that a waned recently. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017— 9 SpaceX aborts approach to space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) Dragon, was less than a mile Just a few hours earlier, Complex 39A, out of action — A navigation error forced from the orbiting outpost when Russia successfully launched a since NASA’s space shuttle pro- SpaceX to delay its shipment to a problem cropped up in the cargo ship from Kazakhstan, gram ended in 2011. It’s the the International Space Station GPS system. The approach was its first since a failed launch in same spot where astronauts on Wednesday, following an aborted, and the Dragon December. flew to the moon in the late otherwise flawless flight from backed away. NASA said nei- SpaceX launched the Dragon 1960s and early 1970s. SpaceX NASA’s historic moon pad. ther the station nor its six-per- capsule Sunday from Kennedy has a 20-year lease with NASA SpaceX’s supply ship, the son crew was in any danger. Space Center’s Launch for 39A; besides launching sta- tion cargo from there, the com- pany hopes to send up astro- nauts as early as next year. Everything was going well with this latest SpaceX flight until the GPS issue. The Dragon’s computers halted the rendezvous from just seven- tenths of a mile away. SpaceX said the problem is well under- stood and can be fixed before another delivery attempt Thursday. The Russian sup- plies should arrive Friday. This was the first time that SpaceX had to abort a ship- ment at the last minute like this. The company, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been making station deliveries since 2012. The 250-mile-high station is home to two Americans, one Frenchman and three Russians. —- Online: SpaceX: Russian space Agency Roscosmos press service via AP http://www.spacex.com/ in tHis PHoto provided by the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) press service, a Soyuz-U NASA:https://www.nasa.gov booster rocket carrying the Progress MS-05 spacecraft blasts off from the Russian-leased Baikonur /missionpages/station/main/i Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Wednesday. The unmanned Russian cargo ship lifted off successfully ndex.html Wednesday on a supply mission to the International Space Station.
vitória Londero via AP A giAnt bAnneR saying "Refugees Welcome" hangs on a pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, Tuesday in New York. National Park Downstream communities brace for flooding Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the 3-by-20-foot banner was hung from the public observation deck at the top of the statue’s pedestal Tuesday afternoon. The banner was taken down more than Northern California an hour later. Willis says regulations prohibit anything fixed to the dam is topped statue. The stunt happened the day the Department of Homeland Security announced expanded immigration enforcement policies. MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Communities downstream from a Northern California reservoir gushing water for the first time in 20 years braced for flash High court seems split in case floods and evacuations after authorities warned them to pre- of boy’s death near border pare for rising rivers and creeks. WASHINGTON (AP) — lawsuit is their only chance for Northern California is fore- Examining a tragic shooting some measure of justice in their cast to get a brief break from death on the U.S. border with son’s death, and some justices persistent downpours Mexico, a divided Supreme appeared to agree. Wednesday but the surge of Court on Tuesday puzzled over In past cases, courts that water released from Don Pedro the rights of foreigners to sue in have limited the right to sue Dam into the Tuolumne River American courts. have “been able to point to some in the foothills east of Modesto The case involving a Mexican alternative remedy,” Justice is expected to reach overtopped teen slain by a U.S. Border Elena Kagan said. “And here, levees later in the day. Patrol agent’s gunshot, which there really is nothing.” Katie Whitley, who manages traveled across the border, Kagan and the other three lib- AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli the Driftwood Mobile Home HeAvy stoRms over the past two weeks caused parts of the shoulder and one lane of west- elicited questions about how a eral justices indicated they Park in Modesto, said residents ruling could affect victims of would support the parents’ law- nearest the river have been bound Highway 50 give way, Tuesday, near Pollock Pines, Calif. Crews have one lane open, of the American drone strikes. The suit because the shooting hap- moving their trailers out since four lane highway, as they work to repair the hole that is about 40 feet long and 17 feet wide on one court battle over President pened close to the border in an the start of the weekend. of the main routes to Lake Tahoe Donald Trump’s ban on travel- area in which the two nations “We’re just holding our own,” ers from seven majority Muslim share some responsibilities, Whitley told the Los Angeles nations also lurked in the back- including for upkeep. Times. “That’s what we have to Rescuers went door-to-door Earlier Tuesday, firefighters generated by so-called atmos- ground: While the legal issues But Justice Anthony Kennedy do. You just have to hope for searching for people who need- rescued five people stranded by pheric rivers that dump mas- are different, both issues have and other conservative justices the best. But you can expect it ed to leave the neighborhood. flooding at a homeless camp sive quantities of Pacific Ocean courts weighing the rights of suggested that the boy’s death when you live on the river.” Only residents who could prove along the same creek in San water on California after carry- foreigners. on the Mexican side of the bor- The water released from Don they had been cleaned of the Jose. ing it aloft from as far away as A 4-4 tie could provide Judge der was enough to keep the Pedro is expected to reach its floodwaters were allowed to Firefighters knocked on doors Hawaii. Neil Gorsuch an early opportu- matter out of U.S. courts. peak along a stretch near board buses to shelters. to tell residents to get out of In the Sierra Nevada range, nity to cast a key vote if he is Kennedy noted the court has Vernalis that’s already at dan- “The water started to seep in their homes because the city one of the main routes to Lake confirmed to the court before been reluctant to allow civil ger stage, said Tim Daly, a the driveway, and then it start- does not have sirens or another Tahoe was in danger of collaps- the term ends in late June. rights lawsuits like the one the spokesman for the San Joaquin ed to creep up into the front emergency warning system, San ing after a roadway shoulder Tuesday’s case arose from a parents filed, especially when County Office of Emergency door. It kept getting worse and Jose spokesman David gave way following heavy June 2010 shooting in the wide, they may affect international Services. The water isn’t expect- worse,” said Alex Hilario, who Vossbrink said. storms, leaving a gaping hole concrete-lined ditch — actually relations. “This is a sensitive ed to spill over the levees but walked in knee-high water to The rains were the latest pro- on part of Highway 50, Caltrans the dry bed of the Rio Grande area of foreign affairs where the rather increase pressure on get to his car and leave. duced by a series of storms engineer Jarrett Woodruff said. river — that separates El Paso, political branches ought to dis- them, causing possible breaks Texas, from Ciudad Juarez, cuss with Mexico what the solu- in any weak places. Mexico. tions ought to be,” Kennedy Farther south, the Anderson The agent was on the U.S. said. Dam in Santa Clara County side of the border when he fired Other justices worried about a reached capacity over the week- his gun, striking Sergio Adrian decision that could open court- end and after heavy rain it Hernandez Guereca, who was house doors to victims of U.S. began overflowing into the on the Mexican side. drone strikes, or other military Coyote Creek. U.S. officials chose not to actions. “How do you analyze Rescuers chest-deep in water prosecute Agent Jesus Mesa Jr. the case of a drone strike in Iraq steered boats full of people, in the killing of the Mexican where the plane is piloted from some with babies and pets, teenager, and the Obama Nevada?” Chief Justice John from a San Jose neighborhood administration refused a request Roberts asked. inundated Tuesday by water to extradite him so he could face Lawyer Robert Hilliard, repre- from the creek. criminal charges in Mexico. senting the parents, said the At least 225 residents were Lower courts dismissed the court easily could limit its deci- taken to dry land and rinsed parents’ lawsuit. The Supreme sion to incidents that occur near with soap and water to prevent Court is considering whether the border. them from being sickened by noncitizens who are injured or The Trump administration, floodwaters that had traveled killed outside the United States like its predecessor, is arguing through engine fuel, garbage, can have their day in American that the location of the teenag- debris and over sewer lines, courts. er’s death, in Mexico, should be said San Jose Fire Captain The parents argued that the the end of the story. Mitch Matlow. trump praises new African American museum during visit WASHINGTON (AP) — the new museum, which opened but how that layered history has President Donald Trump September 24 to great fanfare, shaped America’s identity,” denounced “bigotry, intolerance including a dedication by then- Lonnie Bunch, the museum’s and hatred in all of its very ugly President Barack Obama and director, said Monday. forms” during his first visit to the attendance by former Presidents White House press secretary new Smithsonian black history Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Sean Spicer said one of Trump’s museum on Tuesday. The Smithsonian National favorite exhibits was a shawl Trump, in remarks after his Museum of African American given to abolitionist Harriet tour, called the museum “truly History and Culture has become Tubman by Queen Victoria. “And great” and said he would be back one of the most popular attrac- the president was particularly to see more of the 3,000 objects tions in Washington, with muse- pleased by the Muhammad Ali illustrating African-American his- um officials saying Monday that exhibit with the quote ‘I shook up tory. the building has already had its the world’ prominently dis- “I’m deeply proud that we now millionth visitor. played,” Spicer said. have a museum that honors the First Lady Melania Trump vis- Trump toured the museum millions of African-American men ited the museum last week with Tuesday with a group that and women who built our nation- Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli included South Carolina Sen. al heritage, especially when it Prime Minister Benjamin Tim Scott and Ben Carson, his comes to faith, culture and the Netanyahu. rival-turned-secretary of Housing unbreakable American spirit,” “It has truly become a place of and Urban Development. The Dignified Services at said the president, flanked by healing, reconciliation and cele- museum includes an exhibit ded- Realistic Prices! museum officials and African- bration where people can icated to Carson’s rise from WEATHER INFORMATION 2415 Georgetown Road, NE American politicians. embrace not only African- poverty to prominent pediatric 473-2620 This was Trump’s first visit to American history and culture, neurosurgeon. 10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Haslam’s transportation plan headed for key vote in House NASHVILLE (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Haslam’s ambitious transportation plan is headed for a key vote in the House on Wednesday, though lawmakers are uncertain whether the bill, which includes Tennessee’s first gas tax hike since 1989, can gain enough votes to advance. Republican House Majority Leader Glen Casada of Photos courtesy of Don markham RENAiSSANCE, Cleveland High School's show choir, finished its last competition for the 2016-2017 Franklin said he hopes the school year by placing second at the Homewood South Central Classic Saturday in Homewood House Transportation Subcommittee will either Alabama. Cleveland High School has traveled and placed in all three show choir competitions this year. approve the governor’s 92-page This year's show was based on New York City with solos from Macy Rexroad, Mady Hicks, Kendra plan, or amend it to include an Lindsey, Lindsay Markham, Katie Rexroad, and Coltyn Parks. Renaissance is under the direction of choir alternate proposal made by director, Shirley Pace. Republican Rep. David Hawk AP Photo/Erik Schelzig of Greeneville. WilliAmSON COuNtY Mayor Rogers Anderson speaks to Hawk’s plan would increase reporters at the legislative office complex in Nashville on Tuesday. transportation funding by ded- Behind him, from left to right, are Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, icating a small percentage of Sumner County Executive Anthony Holt and Robertson County sales tax collections to road Mayor Howard Bradley. The mayors are supporting Gov. Bill projects. If neither amendment is Haslam's proposal to allow local governments to hold tax referen- approved, the plan could be dums to pay for transit projects. killed for the year — along with Haslam’s roadmap for mated $280 million that would Tracy, a Shelbyville Republican tackling the state’s more than be generated for transportation who supports the governor’s $10 billion backlog of road and projects with cuts of the same proposal, said he was disap- bridge projects. Casada said amount in other areas, such pointed that Americans for that as of Tuesday afternoon, as the sales tax on food, busi- Prosperity had begged off of neither proposal had the votes ness taxes on large manufac- the hearing. to advance. turers and the tax on earnings “I had looked forward to “We’re praying as we speak,” from stocks and bonds. them coming to the committee said Casada. “Go sell popcorn, Americans for Prosperity, the to ask them ideas about how it’ll be fun!” advocacy group founded by bil- we’re funding roads in Advancing the Hawk plan lionaire brothers Charles and Tennessee and what their sug- would keep the governor’s bill David Koch, has campaigned gestions were,” he said. TENNESSEE BRIEFS alive, but Senate leaders have heavily against the governor’s Earlier Tuesday, five mayors voiced strong opposition to plan. But its state director, from counties surrounding moving away from the current Andrew Ogles, canceled a Nashville visited lawmakers Chief says Memphis City Hall the University speech. “Because from a suspected drunken dri- system of drawing nearly all scheduled appearance before and held a news conference to change has been involved in ver’s crashed car. road funding from fuel taxes. the Senate Transportation support the governor’s plan. list not based on politics trying to fully create those The department said in a Even if the Hawk proposal is Committee on Wednesday They singled out a provision MEMPHIS (AP) — The police kinds of environments at UT, news release that 29-year-old attached to the bill, it could be morning. that would allow cities and chief in Memphis says more there has been some tension.” Joshua Vaughn resigned changed back in later stops Ogles said in a phone inter- counties to hold voter referen- than 75 people who have been And while the school presi- Tuesday, effective immediately. along the legislative process — view that he was double dums on whether to raise placed on a list of individuals dent acknowledged change can He is charged with misde- or in a conference committee booked with town halls in east- taxes to pay for transit proj- who require a police escort in be difficult, he said students meanor theft. between the House and ern Tennessee to oppose the ects. City Hall were not targeted for need to be prepared for diverse Vaughn was arrested Senate. gas tax, and that he has asked Williamson County Mayor their political views. workplace environments. Saturday and decommissioned Haslam’s proposal would to be rescheduled to appear Rogers Anderson said the issue According to The Commercial DiPietro’s remarks, made in a for allegedly stealing a bottle of increase the state’s 21.4-cent before the panel later. is of particular importance in Appeal, Memphis Police speech in Nashville, come Jack Daniel’s after responding tax on each gallon of gas by 7 “We’re pedal to the metal counties like his that suffer Director Michael Rallings said against the backdrop of conser- to the crash late Friday. cents and the 18.4-cent tax on trying to represent taxpayers,” from heavy traffic congestion. Tuesday that the list was com- vative state lawmakers targeting Vaughn was hired by the diesel by 12 cents. The gover- he said. “Let the people decide,” he piled for safety reasons, not UT in recent years over diversi- police department in January nor wants to balance the esti- Senate Speaker Pro Tem Jim said. political ones. ty initiatives on campus and an 2013. The city has released the annual student-run “Sex Week.” names of dozens of people who Last year state legislators Chattanooga cop fired, accused require police escorts in City passed a law that stripped of violating Code of Conduct nearly $446,000 from the Hall, including the mother of a CHATTANOOGA (AP) — A 19-year-old black man shot by school’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and sent the money Chattanooga police officer has a white police officer and Black been fired after being accused Lives Matter activists. to minority engineering stu- dents instead. This came after of violating the department’s The American Civil Liberties code of conduct. Union of Tennessee says it is the office infuriated some law- makers when it recommended Multiple media outlets report investigating the list and that Chattanooga police say in whether it violates a 1978 fed- the use of gender-neutral pro- nouns on campus and advised a news release that Officer eral consent decree barring the David Campbell was terminated Memphis Police Department against religious-themed parties or displays during the holidays. after an extensive internal from engaging in political sur- investigation found he was in veillance. Some lawmakers have their sights on UT again with a cur- violation of investigation found Joe Carr won’t rule out bid rent proposal that aims to pro- he was in violation of harass- ment and improper arrest poli- for Tennessee governor tect the free-speech rights of students with conservative cies and motor vehicles use NASHVILLE (AP) — Former views, something opponents say policies under the code of con- state Rep. Joe Carr, who lost is already protected on campus. duct. Republican primary challenges The proposed legislation A disciplinary hearing was for congressional seats in the comes during increasingly frac- finished Thursday. Afterward, last two election cycles, is tious debates on the nation’s police say Chief Fletcher decid- mulling a bid for governor next college campuses about ed to terminate Campbell. year. whether some types of speakers Police say Fletcher will not be Carr tells The Tennessean or speech should be banned commenting on the decision that while he currently has no from schools. due to a pending appeal by plans to run to succeed term- Some have argued that Campbell. limited Gov. Bill Haslam, he’s racists should not be given a Sedgwick Claims Managements been reaching out to potential platform on campus and hate supporters to gauge interest in speech should not be tolerated. to add 150 jobs with expansion his entering the race. Others have said some conser- MEMPHIS (AP) — A The Murfreesboro Republican vative speech is increasingly Memphis-based claims manage- says he could only see himself being labeled “hate speech” ment service is planning to running if he perceives a because opponents are trying to expand its headquarters, groundswell of grassroots sup- shut down their views. adding 150 jobs. port for his candidacy. DiPietro, in his speech, did The Commercial Appeal Carr ran against U.S. Sen. not specifically address the leg- reported Monday that officials Lamar Alexander in the islation but invoked the name with Sedgwick Claims Republican primary in 2014 of former Senator Howard Management Services Inc. say and surprised many observers Baker who once famously said, the company proposes to con- by only falling short by 9 per- “If we cannot be civil to one solidate its headquarters and a centage points. He failed to cap- another, and if we stop dealing second location into a single ture much enthusiasm for his with those with whom we dis- campus. 2016 challenge of U.S. Rep. agree, or that we don’t like, we Sedgwick chief executive offi- Diane Black, losing by 32 per- would soon stop functioning cer Dave North says the $34 mil- centage points. altogether.” lion expansion will help the com- “It’s no secret that we cur- UT president pushes inclusion pany grow and develop new tech- rently find ourselves in a polar- nology to serve customers. It’s while acknowledging ‘tension’ ized, somewhat turbulent time contingent on incentives from NASHVILLE (AP) — in American life,” DiPietro said. state and local governments. University of Tennessee “Yet, I urge every member of the Sedgwick employs nearly President Joe DiPietro lauded UT family to join me in seeing 15,000 globally, including about his school’s commitment to the window of opportunity I 900 employees in Memphis. Its diversity on Tuesday while believe exists for us and the technology-based services acknowledging “some tension” university.” include management of workers’ as UT tries to be more inclu- Nashville officer resigns after compensation, disability, Family sive. Medical Leave Act, property and “Campus environments that arrest on theft charge specialty claims, managed care, make all students feel welcome NASHVILLE (AP) — A special and forensic investiga- and valued are major factors in Nashville police officer has tion, Medicare and OSHA solu- retention and graduation,” resigned from the force after tions and risk consulting. About DiPietro said during the being arrested and charged with 2.6 million claimants a year are school’s second annual State of stealing a bottle of whiskey served by 275 offices.
Officials want coin created for New York’s Purple Heart hall NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (AP) — about 60 miles north of New awarded the Purple Heart. New York officials want a com- York City, to announce federal The hall is located at the memorative coin created for legislation to honor the muse- camp where Gen. George the state’s National Purple um with a commemorative Washington first awarded the Heart Hall of Honor. coin. forerunner to the Purple Heart Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean The National Purple Heart in 1782. Patrick Maloney says he will Hall of Honor is dedicated to Maloney’s announcement is join other officials Wednesday the more than 1.7 million serv- being made on George at the hall in New Windsor, ice members who have been Washington’s birthday. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017— 11
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Banner photo, PATRICK MacCOON COOPER MELTON scores during the final minutes of a 15-point comeback victory for Walker Valley over Bradley Central in the District 5-AAA consolation game Tuesday night. Melton finished with 18 points and eight rebounds to lead the Mustangs to the No. 3 seed entering the Region 3-AAA tournament. Melton leads roaring comeback for Walker Valley Mustangs
BY PATRICK MacCOON Banner Sports Writer The play had just been drawn up the day before, but it worked to perfection for Walker Valley. A double screen was designed to open up a 3-point shooter in either Kolten Gibson or Dakota Murphy. However, instead it freed up Cooper Melton and allowed him to outscore Bradley Central alone in the fourth quarter of a 64-59 win in the District 5-AAA consolation final Tuesday night at Soddy- Daisy. “We saved that play until the end,” said WVHS head coach Bob Williams who has won the past six postseason meetings with Banner photo, CHANDLAR TURNER Bradley Central since 2012. “We just put it in yesterday. Cooper did KK CURRY rises up for a turn-around field goal in the District 5-AAA championship game between Cleveland and East Hamilton. The a good job posting up and that is the best I have seen him play Blue Raider standout finished with 29 points in a runaway 77-47 win over the Hurricanes Tuesday night at Soddy-Daisy High School. down a stretch. He came up huge when nobody was really doing much at all.”
“I had a one-on-one matchup and I’m grate- ful they had confidence in me to score. It was definitely surreal.” —CooperMelton Blue Raiders storm to
Melton finished with 11 of his 18 points over the final quarter and hauled in four of his eight total rebounds off offensive caroms, to help the Mustangs help stage an unbelievable comeback against a county rival. 5-AAA championship “I had a one-on-one matchup and I’m grateful they had confidence in me to score,” said Melton, who finished 8 of 14 from the field. “It was definitely surreal. It was nice to beat them this year because we BY PATRICK MacCOON dancing with his teammates. “This is a Hurricanes could not stop the elite junior had not beaten a rival this year. I know you always want to treat it Banner Sports Writer huge accomplishment for us.” scorer who is considered to be the fastest like another game, but you always want to beat a team from the Even after splitting the regular season player his coach has ever instructed. same county as you.” With a minute left in the third quarter series in outcomes decided by a combined The junior star’s season point total rose Walker Valley outscored Bradley Central, 25-8, in the fourth quar- the district's leader in assists, Mullek to 613 points. The forward with a 6-foot-7 ter. nine points, Cleveland’s “rim-runners” were Bradford, approached the area near the not surprised by the final outcome. wingspan put forth his 15th outing with With four Bears finishing in double figures and only two missed scorer’s table and high-fived leading district While the 77 points they scored in their 20-plus points and ninth occasion with free throws in 15 opportunities, they were still unable to hold on for 3-point shooter Deontae Davis, while senior last contest with the Hurricanes were pre- higher than 26. a victory on a night where everything looked to be going their way at guard Kregg Ware started clapping from the certain times. “I coached Ish Sanders, who is our all- free-throw line for a surging Cleveland viously not enough against EH (in their Lameric Tucker’s postseason success continued with 10 points in only district loss of the season, in Raider time leading scorer, and when you get up the first half to go along with a solid defensive effort, which helped squad. in the 600, 700-point range for a year that The fourth-ranked Class AAA Blue Arena Feb. 3) that total was plenty this build a 34-26 lead for Bradley at halftime. time around for the Blue Raiders. means you have won a lot of games and Freshman Saylor Clark later drove strong the rack with a defender Raiders held a commanding 53-27 lead and you have scored a lot of points,” district on his hip for a tough layup and then after a stop on defense pro- went on to capture the program’s first “We came in with the mindset we could win this game big,” Curry said. “We just Coach of the Year Jason McCowan said. ceeded to grab a rebound off his own miss and dish out to Cole District 5-AAA championship since 2010, “He has had an incredible year and I tip my Copeland for a 23-foot 3-pointer. with a resounding 77-47 rout of East have to really work together and stuff like this can happen. I really enjoyed the hat to him. A very well deserved tourna- Copeland soon after knocked down another trey with a defender in Hamilton Tuesday night. ment MVP.” his grill for the Bears’ largest lead at 51-36 with 45 seconds left in moments when we were all on the bench “To win the district tournament felt really Juniors Romeo Wykle, Davis and Curry, the third quarter. celebrating and having fun.” good after we prepared and worked so hard along with sophomore Dionte Ware, were all season and practiced for this moment,” Curry scored a game-high 29 points (1 3- See MELTON, Page 13 tournament MVP KK Curry said soon after pointer) and hauled in 11 rebounds, as the See CHAMPIONSHIP, Page 13 Cougars Mossburg, Walton lead derailed Flames to victory From LEE SPORTS INFORMATION the Flames a commanding 7-0 advantage. A single run followed by Gordon YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — in the sixth inning when Walton Spencer Mossburg and Geremy doubled home Payne. From CSCC Sports Information Walton combined to drive home “We did an excellent job of seven runs in Lee’s 11-2 victory creating big innings today,” Cleveland State’s attempt at over Young Harris College pointed out coach Mark Brew staging a come-from-behind win Tuesday afternoon. after his Flames improved to 10- was thwarted by Gordon State After being blanked for the 2 on the year. “To win on the on Tuesday afternoon. first two innings, the Flames road you need to score runs and By the end of nine innings, the went to work in the top of the we were able to accomplish that. Cougars came up a run short, third. Mossburg ripped a two- It also allowed us to throw some losing 5-4. run homer (his third) to left-cen- guys that needed to get some Finding themselves in a 5-0 ter, scoring Chase Andrews. work.” hole after three innings, Walton quickly followed with his The Lee skipper wasted little Cleveland State got the bats fourth home run of the year. time before he began thinking going in the bottom of the fourth The Flames plated four more about the weekend series. “We to cut the deficit to two runs. runs in the fifth inning. Walton’s will shift our focus to a very The Cougars held Gordon State fly ball scored Zack Zyburt. good Delta State team. It will be off the scoreboard for the Drew Johnson singled home a challenge, but I like the way remainder of the game, but only Tyler Payne and Johnson later our team is preparing and play- came up with one more run, in scored on a passed ball. Jordan ing right now.” Saturday’s dou- the bottom of the seventh. Lee University photo Howard singled up the middle bleheader is slated for a 2 p.m. “Today was a tough loss. We FLAMES RIGHT-HANDER Wes Albert fanned five Mountain Lion hitters over 2 2/3 innings in Lee’s scoring Peyton Meeker with the See COUGARS, Page 13 11-2 victory over Young Harris, in Young Harris, Ga., Tuesday. final run of the inning, giving See MOSSBURG, Page 13 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com
HOW ATLANTA FALCONS FANS REALLY FELT AFTER THE SUPER BOWL
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Thursday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 38 19 2 78 198 155 Portland at Orlando, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 28 21 10 66 177 175 on TAP Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia 28 24 7 63 154 179 AP photo Tuesday, Feb. 21 Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. New Jersey 25 25 10 60 139 172 Jimmie Johnson signs autographs from a window in his garage during a NASCAR practice ses- BAseBALL New York at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Carolina 24 24 8 56 142 165 Gordon State at Cleveland State, 2 Denver at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. WesTeRn ConFeRenCe sion at Daytona International Speedway Saturday, in Daytona Beach, Fla. BAsKeTBALL L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Central Division District 5-AAA Tournament Friday’s Games W L OT Pts GF GA at soddy-Daisy hs Memphis at Indiana, 7 p.m. Minnesota 39 14 6 84 198 138 Boys third-place game Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Chicago 37 18 5 79 177 154 Walker Valley vs. Bradley Central, 6 Boston at Toronto, 8 p.m. St. Louis 31 24 5 67 170 173 Boys championship game Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Nashville 28 22 9 65 169 165 Cleveland vs. East Hamilton, 7:30 L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Winnipeg 28 29 6 62 184 199 Wednesday, Feb. 22 Miami at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Dallas 23 27 10 56 165 193 Johnson’s 8th title BAseBALL Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. Colorado 16 39 3 35 114 192 Lee University at Young Harris (Ga.), 3 Utah at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Pacific Division LACRosse Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. WLOT Pts GF GA Young Harris (Ga.) at Lee University, 4 San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. San Jose 35 18 7 77 166 144 soFTBALL saturday’s Games Edmonton 32 20 8 72 172 156 Lee University at Lincoln Memorial (DH), 1 Charlotte at Sacramento, 5 p.m. Anaheim 31 20 10 72 156 154 could stake him as Cleveland State at Cumberlands (JV) (DH), TBA Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Calgary 30 26 4 64 159 172 Thursday, Feb. 23 Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles 29 26 4 62 145 146 BAsKeTBALL Indiana at Miami, 8 p.m. Vancouver 26 28 6 58 142 172 Lee University at West Florida, 6 Chicago at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Arizona 21 30 7 49 140 183 Friday, Feb. 24 New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime BAsKeTBALL Minnesota at Houston, 9 p.m. loss. Cleveland State at SW Tennessee, 6:30 Brooklyn at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. NASCAR’s greatest Region 3-AAA Tournament sunday’s Games Girls opening Round Phoenix at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. nAsCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie and put a twist on his Sunday finish line by Cookeville at Bradley Central, 7 San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. White County at East Hamilton, 7 Memphis at Denver, 5 p.m. Daytona 500 Lineup Johnson might have had an easier time had his running the occasional marathon before a race. Walker Valley at Stone Memorial, 8 Utah at Washington, 5 p.m. At Daytona international speedway 6-year-old daughter asked for help with a school At Daytona, he biked 42 miles on Sunday morn- McMinn County at Cumberland County, 8 Boston at Detroit, 6 p.m. Daytona Beach, Fla. Tennis Portland at Toronto, 6 p.m. (start position in parentheses) art project. Genevieve Johnson instead left dad ing hours before he pulled double duty and raced The Citadel at Lee University, 2 New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. 1. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 192.872 mph. briefly bewildered with a messier question: in the Clash at Daytona and qualified for the 500. saturday, Feb. 25 Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. 2. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 192.864 mph. BAseBALL monday’s Games 3. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 192.691 mph. What does famous mean? He’s inspired and coached members of the Cleveland State at Chattanooga State (DH), 12 No games scheduled. 4. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 192.571 mph. “At school, the kids are asking her, saying, NASCAR family — crew chiefs, fellow drivers — Delta State (Miss.) at Lee University (DH), 2 nCAA 5. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 192.308 mph. ‘Your dad’s famous,’” Johnson said. “How do you and helped whip them into shape before he BAsKeTBALL Tuesday, Feb. 21 6. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 192.213 mph. Lee University at Valdosta (Ga.) State, 2 eAsT 7. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 192.189 mph. answer that question?” whipped them on the track. Johnson’s days of Cleveland State at Dyersburg State, 3 Kent St. 77, Buffalo 69 8. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 192.090 mph. Let’s try. scarfing hushpuppies and sipping sweet tea out by Region 3-AAA Tournament Monmouth (NJ) 82, Fairfield 62 9. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 192.016 mph. Boys opening Round Purdue 74, Penn St. 70, OT 10. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 191.996 mph. Does your dad dress in a Lowe’s fire suit, slide a roadside barbecue stand are long behind him. Warren County at Cleveland, 7 Rhode Island 67, La Salle 56 11. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 191.767 mph. into the No. 48 Chevrolet and race on national He’s still an adrenaline junkie in the offseason, Stone Memorial at East Hamilton, 7 soUTh 12. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 191.453 mph. Walker Valley at Cookeville, 8 Auburn 98, LSU 75 13. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 192.004 mph. television every weekend? Does your dad have though his fastest turns in the winter now come Bradley Central at White County, 8 Belmont 96, Trevecca Nazarene 45 14. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191.898 mph. more than 2.3 million Twitter followers, is he navigating the snowcapped slopes in Colorado. LACRosse East Carolina 76, Tulane 73 15. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 191.877 mph. besieged by autograph seekers and asked to With a wife, two daughters and enough race Lee University at Montevallo (Ala.), 2 Florida 81, South Carolina 66 16. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 191.804 mph. soFTBALL Mississippi 87, Mississippi St. 82, OT 17. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 191.779 mph. voice cartoons on the Disney Channel? trophies to stuff a storage unit, the fitness freak Delta State (Miss.) at Lee University (DH), 2 N. Kentucky 83, Wright St. 76 18. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 191.746 mph. Yes, Genevieve, your father is famous. has never been happier. Johnson has even won sunday, Feb. 26 NC State 71, Georgia Tech 69 19. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 191.718 mph. BAseBALL Richmond 84, Davidson 76 20. (77) Erik Jones, Toyota, 191.693 mph. But the more contem- over fans who had grown Delta State (Miss.) at Lee University, 1 Virginia Tech 71, Clemson 70 21. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 191.534 mph. plative question is this: Is “I get the respect from being around a tired of the 48 dynasty soFTBALL miDWesT 22. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford, 191.420 mph. Ball St. 79, E. Michigan 72 23. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 191.396 mph. Johnson the greatest to long time, now. I think the age kind of built with team owner Rick Delta State (Miss.) at Lee University, 2 Bowling Green 66, Akron 65 24. (10) Danica Patrick, Ford, 191.318 mph. ever drive a stock car? Hendrick and crew chief Dayton 83, George Mason 70 25. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 190.990 mph. does something.” Detroit 91, Cleveland St. 83 26. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 190.973 mph. That answer is up for —JimmieJohnson Chad Knaus. Before the on AiR Green Bay 87, Ill.-Chicago 79 27. (34) Landon Cassill, Ford, 190.335 mph. debate, though arguments championship race at Illinois 66, Northwestern 50 28. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 190.283 mph. sports on TV Iowa 96, Indiana 90, OT 29. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 190.054 mph. for other contenders thin Homestead, Johnson was Wednesday, Feb. 22 Kentucky 72, Missouri 62 30. (95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 189.721 as Johnson continues to add to his champi- greeted by fans holding up seven fingers, not the CoLLeGe BAsKeTBALL Marquette 93, St. John’s 71 mph. onship collection. one-finger salute he’d grown accustomed to 6:30 p.m. N. Illinois 89, Cent. Michigan 66 31. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 189.422 mph. BTN — Michigan at Rutgers Oakland 101, Youngstown St. 72 32. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 189.402 mph. Seven of ‘em, if you’ve lost count. receiving. SEC — Vanderbilt at Tennessee Ohio 79, Miami (Ohio) 62 33. (75) Brendan Gaughan(i), Chevrolet, 189.294 An eighth would push Johnson past Dale “I get the respect from being around a long 7 p.m. Valparaiso 67, Milwaukee 61 mph. CBSSN — DePaul at Georgetown W. Michigan 61, Toledo 56, OT 34. (72) Cole Whitt, Ford, 189.107 mph. Earnhardt and Richard Petty for most ever, leav- time, now” he said. “I think the age kind of does ESPN — Duke at Syracuse Wichita St. 109, Evansville 83 35. (15) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 189.080 mph. ing him alone as NASCAR’s greatest. something.” ESPN2 — TCU at Kansas soUThWesT 36. (7) Elliott Sadler(i), Chevrolet, 188.561 mph. ESPNU — UCF at Temple Baylor 60, Oklahoma 54 37. (55) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 187.332 mph. Outside his motorhome, Johnson scratched NASCAR fans are coming around to what the FS1 — Xavier at Seton Hall FAR WesT 38. (96) DJ Kennington, Toyota, 186.819 mph. his beard, tinged with a touch of grey, as he drivers have known for years — Johnson is an 8:30 p.m. Colorado St. 68, New Mexico 56 39. (23) Joey Gase(i), Toyota, 185.843 mph. considered what an eighth title would mean. easy guy to root for. BTN — Minnesota at Maryland 40. (83) Corey LaJoie, Toyota, 185.246 mph. soUTheAsTeRn ConFeRenCe SEC — Texas A&M at Arkansas Failed to Qualify Johnson had retreated to Aspen, Colorado, over “I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Conference All Games 9 p.m. 41. (33) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 184.767 mph. WLPCT WLPCT the winter, where the snow and ski-filled days Jimmie,” 2010 Daytona 500 champion Jamie CBSSN — UConn at Houston 42. (51) Timmy Hill(i), Chevrolet, 184.102 mph. ESPN — Louisville at North Carolina Florida 13 2 .867 23 5 .821 made him want to grow his beard to roughly ZZ McMurray said. “I feel like he’s the guy that you ESPN2 — Oregon at California Kentucky 13 2 .867 23 5 .821 Top length. The King has his feathered cowboy would like not to like because he does win all ESPNU — Oklahoma St. at Kansas St. South Carolina 10 5 .667 20 8 .714 FS1 — Butler at Villanova Arkansas 95.643 20 7 .741 TRAnsACTions hat. Maybe a wavy beard could become the time. He’s got a beautiful wife. He’s got Alabama 95.643 16 10 .615 FSN — Providence at Creighton Tuesday’s sports Transactions Johnson’s distinguishable feature. great-looking kids. He just kind of like has 11 p.m. Mississippi 87.533 17 11 .607 Tennessee 77.500 15 12 .556 BAseBALL What seemed cool in Aspen made him hot everything. But he’s just always so nice.” CBSSN — Fresno St. at San Diego St. MLB — Named Adam Hamari, Pat Hoberg, Gabe ESPNU — Oregon St. at Stanford Vanderbilt 77.500 14 13 .519 under the helmet at Daytona. Life as a stay-at-home dad will be confined to Georgia 68.429 15 12 .556 Morales and Carlos Torres full-time umpires. GoLF Announced the retirement of Bob Davidson, John “I was really uncomfortable,” he said. “It just the winter for now. While Tony Stewart, Jeff 1 a.m. (Thursday) Texas A&M 68.429 14 12 .538 Auburn 69.400 17 11 .607 Hirschbeck, Jim Joyce and Tim Welke umpires GOLF — LPGA Tour, Honda LPGA Thailand, first American League hits you the whole time.” Gordon and Carl Edwards have called it quits round, at Chonburi, Thailand Mississippi St. 5 10 .333 14 13 .519 Missouri 2 13 .133 7 20 .259 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Designated INF/OF Beard aficionado Dale Earnhardt Jr., who the last two years, Johnson said he’s not even nhL hoCKeY Christian Walker for assignment. Agreed to terms with 8 p.m. LSU 1 14 .067 9 18 .333 shaved his own for a wedding, openly admired thinking of retirement. He loves racing too Tuesday’s Games OFs Craig Gentry and Michael Bourn on minor NBCSN — Washington at Philadelphia league contracts. his teammate’s facial hair. much. soCCeR Florida 81, South Carolina 66 Auburn 98, LSU 75 DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with 3B Danny “That’s a bad-ass beard,” Junior said. “If I’d “When it feels like work someday, I’ll stop,” he 11:50 a.m. Muno and OF Matt Murton on minor league contracts. FS1 — UEFA Europa League, Round of 32, AS Kentucky 72, Missouri 62 known he was going to come so strong, I would said. “It hasn’t been there yet.” Mississippi 87, Mississippi St. 82, OT NEW YORK YANKEES — Traded LHP Richard Saint-Etienne vs. Manchester United Bleier to Baltimore for a player to be named or cash. have worked on mine a little more. I certainly do Certainly not when he’s coming off a bit of a FS2 — UEFA Europa League, Round of 32, Wednesday’s Games Vanderbilt at Tennessee, 6:30 p.m. national League Schalke vs. PAOK FC ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with envy what Jimmie’s got going on.” surprise championship. 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M at Arkansas, 8:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games LHP Jorge De La Rosa on a minor league contract. Most also drivers envy his record run at Johnson was practically gifted his seventh FS1 — UEFA Champions League, Round of 16, CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with INF/OF Leg 1, Seville vs. Leicester City Georgia at Alabama, 7 p.m. NASCAR history. title when Edwards’ aggressive attempt to win soUTheRn ConFeRenCe Ryan Raburn on a minor league contract. FS2 — UEFA Champions League, Round of 16, LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with Johnson’s shot at history hit him in 2010 the championship ended in a wreck. Johnson Leg 1, FC Porto vs. Juventus Conference All Games WLPCT WLPCT OF Franklin Gutierrez on a one-year contract. when he won his fifth straight Cup title and talk got the restart of his life in overtime, took the Furman 13 3 .813 20 9 .690 American Association about chasing eight intensified. He won his sixth lead on the very last lap, won for the first time ETSU 12 3 .800 22 6 .786 CLEBURNE RAILROADERS — Named Gabe BAsKeTBALL UNC-Greensboro11 4 .733 20 8 .714 Suarez manager. in 2013, and his surprising seventh last year in his career at Homestead and grabbed the final SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed RHP Rob national Basketball Association Chattanooga 10 5 .667 19 8 .704 now makes an eighth championship seem more Sprint Cup trophy. Snoop Dogg played his Wofford 97.563 14 15 .483 Wort. All Times esT SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed C Cody inevitable than a longshot. championship party. eAsTeRn ConFeRenCe Samford 78.467 16 12 .571 Mercer 78.467 13 15 .464 Coffman. With 80 career wins and a pair of Daytona Johnson won all his titles in the Chase era Atlantic Division WICHITA WINGNUTS — Released LHP Anthony WLPct GB VMI 3 12 .200 6 20 .231 500 victories, the 41-year-old Johnson won’t let and goes for eight under a rules revamp that The Citadel 2 13 .133 9 19 .321 Capra. Boston 37 20 .649 — WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Released C Carlton the record define him. divided races into segments — and every point Toronto 33 24 .579 4 W. Carolina 2 13 .133 7 21 .250 Wednesday’s Games Tanabe, LHP Eric Eadington and OFs Adam Heisler New York 23 34 .404 14 and Willie Cabrera. “No,” he said, “but I’m going to try (and win counts. Who knows? The format could be just Philadelphia 21 35 .375 15 Furman at ETSU, 7 p.m. UNC-Greensboro at Mercer, 7 p.m. Atlantic League it), though.” the jolt needed for him to win five straight cham- Brooklyn 9 47 .161 27 SUGAR LAND SKEETERS — Signed Cs Albert southeast Division Wofford at VMI, 7 p.m. Long before he fires up the Chevy, Johnson’s pionships for a second time. W. Carolina at The Citadel, 7 p.m. Cordero and Jose Ortiz and RHP Jake Hale. WLPct GB Can-Am League championship pursuit begins near dawn with a “If I did it before, I guess it is possible,” Washington 34 21 .618 — Chattanooga at Samford, 8 p.m. Women NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Sold the contract of RHP run. Johnson long ago traded his race helmet Johnson said. “It’s probably not probable. But Atlanta 32 24 .571 2½ Robert Stock to the Cincinnati Reds. Miami 25 32 .439 10 eAsT for a bicycle helmet during off hours at the track it’s certainly possible.” Duquesne 83, St. Bonaventure 61 ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed LHP Jason Charlotte 24 32 .429 10 Byers. Sold the contract of RHP David Fischer to the Orlando 21 37 .362 14 Rider 75, Monmouth (NJ) 63 Saint Joseph’s 57, George Mason 53 Minnesota Twins. Central Division TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Released RHP Matt WLPct GB soUTh Campbell 50, Presbyterian 42 Horan. Signed 1B Zach Mathieu. Schwarber not ready to let go of catching dream Cleveland 39 16 .709 — Frontier League Indiana 29 28 .509 11 High Point 64, Charleston Southern 62 Liberty 71, Longwood 38 JOLIET SLAMMERS — Signed RHP Kevin Simmons Chicago 28 29 .491 12 to a contract extension. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle now is going to be most likely runs in 85 big Detroit 27 30 .474 13 Radford 51, Gardner-Webb 42 UNC-Asheville 71, Winthrop 55 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — Signed RHP Schwarber made it known early the third catcher. I got Willson league games, Milwaukee 25 30 .455 14 Logan Sawyer. WesTeRn ConFeRenCe VCU 54, Davidson 47 in camp he was 100 percent and Miggy ahead of me. I got to including the miDWesT WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Signed INF Ricky southwest Division Santiago. healthy and wanted to return be ready at any time to come in postseason. WLPct GB Iowa St. 90, Kansas 75 Kansas St. 79, Oklahoma 71 BAsKeTBALL to catching, even in a limited from left field to maybe catch “I don’t let San Antonio 43 13 .768 — national Basketball Association Houston 40 18 .690 4 soUThWesT role. or give those guys a blow. It’s my mind go South Florida 79, Houston 50 LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Fired general manager Memphis 34 24 .586 10 Mitch Kupchak, executive vice president of basketball The Cubs have the 23-year- not like I’m going to be the there,” New Orleans 23 34 .404 20 operations Jim Buss and vice president of public rela- Dallas 22 34 .393 21 tions John Black. Promoted Magic Johnson to presi- old slugger projected to play everyday starter. It’s just for Schwarber northwest Division hoCKeY dent of basketball operations. Traded G Lou Williams left field, yet he’s not quite me to be prepared for that. I said when WLPct GB to the Houston Rockets for F Corey Brewer and a national hockey League Utah 35 22 .614 — future draft pick. ready to give up the facemask, got to do some work. That’s asked what eAsTeRn ConFeRenCe Oklahoma City 32 25 .561 3 Women’s national Basketball Association Atlantic Division chest protector and leg guards. why I’m trying to get back he could do Denver 25 31 .446 9½ PHOENIX MERCURY — Traded F Candice Dupree Schwarber WLOT Pts GF GA Schwarber understands he’s there and see some pitches, get over 150 Portland 23 33 .411 11 and the 17th pick in the 2017 draft to Indiana, who Montreal 32 20 8 72 169 155 Minnesota 22 35 .386 13 sent F Lynetta Kizer and eighth pick in the 2017 draft third behind Willson Contreras my eyes retrained again.” games. “I’m looking to be Ottawa 32 20 6 70 158 153 Pacific Division to Connecticut. Connecticut sent F Camille Little and Toronto 28 20 11 67 186 177 and Miguel Montero. He also is Schwarber’s desire to catch healthy and contribute to the WLPct GB F Jillian Alleyne to Phoenix. Florida 28 20 10 66 149 162 Golden State 47 9 .839 — FooTBALL coming off a major injury to his was a good story line the first team. I just want to go out Boston 30 23 6 66 159 156 L.A. Clippers 35 21 .625 12 national Football League Tampa Bay 27 24 8 62 164 167 left knee that kept him out for couple days of camp, but the there and have good at bats Sacramento 24 33 .421 23 NFL — PK Shayne Graham announced his retire- Buffalo 26 24 10 62 147 168 L.A. Lakers 19 39 .328 29 ment. most of last season. Even so, big question is what can that and compete in everything I Detroit 24 26 10 58 150 178 Phoenix 18 39 .316 29 CAROLINA PANTHERS — Released FB Mike metropolitan Division he still wants time behind the compact, powerful swing do do.” Tuesday’s Games Tolbert and DT Paul Soliai. WLOT Pts GF GA plate. over 150 games of the regular Counting the playoffs, No games scheduled. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Re-signed OL Tyler Washington 39 12 7 85 195 126 Wednesday’s Games Shatley. “It’s going to be limited,” season? It’s hard not to project Pittsburgh 37 14 8 82 207 166 No games scheduled. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed LS Winston Chapman. Columbus 37 16 5 79 187 143 Schwarber said. “My role right considering he has 21 home See SCHWARBER, Page 13 www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017— 13 Identifying the best in golf Magic now in charge after not as easy as 10 years ago Kupchak fired PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. starts. age more than 300 yards off the LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic (AP) — Imagine the best players Still to be considered are tee at Riviera in the cool Pacific Johnson is leading the Los in golf competing at the British Open champion Henrik air and soggy turf. He knew Angeles Lakers again after a absolute top of their games. Stenson and four-time major where it was going, too, which major shake-up of the struggling Who’s the toughest to beat? champion Rory McIlroy, neither is always a good combination. franchise’s front office. World ranking computations of whom has played as much He didn’t putt his best, but he Lakers owner Jeanie Buss aside, who’s the real No. 1? this early in the year. didn’t need to. fired general manager Mitch That question was a lot easier Padraig Harrington contem- It was a lot like Day during Kupchak on Tuesday and put 10 years ago. plated the question when he that amazing run he had, par- Johnson in charge of basketball The evidence was the record finished up at Riviera. He ticularly at Whistling Straits in operations. Jeanie Buss also that Tiger Woods compiled, believes the answer lies 2015 when he won the PGA removed her brother, Jim, from whether it was his 79 victories between the ears. He also Championship. It wasn’t much his job as the Lakers’ executive in 17 full years on the PGA believes that’s difficult for any different from watching McIlroy vice president of basketball oper- Tour, the 10 tournaments he of those six players — and the in full balance with his swing, ations. won by at least eight shots or list only figures to get longer — like at Royal Liverpool when he Jim Buss retains his owner- the two times he spent more because they’re too busy look- went wire-to-wire to capture the ship stake in the team, but than five straight years at No. ing around at everyone else. 2014 British Open. Jeanie Buss has final say under 1. “When you have one player Spieth is not as long off the the structure set up by their late The answer is a lot more dif- who knows his ‘A’ game is bet- tee and occasionally will get left father, Jerry Buss. She used it to ficult now, and it could take ter than anyone else’s, he’s able out of these conversations, chart a new course for the years to sort out. to play within himself and win,” which is a mistake. Lakers, who are mired in the Jason Day has not won since Harrington said. “Whereas “It’s hard to go against worst four-year stretch in the May and still held the No. 1 when you have half a dozen Jordan Spieth,” Ernie Els said 16-time NBA champion fran- ranking for 47 consecutive guys capable of playing like Tuesday. “My God, he’s got that chise’s glorious history. weeks. In this culture of short that, it makes them all look extra doggedness in him.” Just 19 days after Johnson attention spans, it’s easy to for- over their shoulder. ... All of a Els said it was important to returned to the Lakers in an get that he won seven times in sudden you’re turning up be accurate off the tee. He list- executive role, Jeanie Buss pro- 17 tournaments and at times thinking, ‘I’ve got to play great ed Johnson. And then Day. And moted the Hall of Fame point looked unbeatable doing it. to win this week.’ Maybe Dustin then McIlroy. And then the rest guard to have the final say on The new No. 1 is Dustin — at this stage — could be of them. basketball decisions. Johnson is Johnson, whose five-shot victo- thinking, ‘I’ve just got to turn And then he laughed, and he the Lakers’ new president of bas- ketball operations, reporting ry at Riviera was his fourth up and play and I’m a winner.’ kept going. AP photo since June, all against the That’s a lovely place to be. And “They all have good short JordAn SPieth follows his shot from the fairway on the eighth directly to Jeanie Buss, although strongest fields. that’s where Tiger was. games. They all can putt. They hole during the second round of the Genesis Open at Riviera Country the team also plans to hire a new general manager. But just a week earlier, warn- “Tiger knew his ‘B’ game was all have a bit of experience Club, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. ing shots were sounded that good enough, and that made now,” Els said. “At the end of “I took these actions today to this could be a big year for him play even better,” he said. the day, it comes down to achieve one goal: Everyone asso- Jordan Spieth. The way he “The place you want to be is hunger.” And there are still four year. That’s what winning two ciated with the Lakers will now struck the ball at Pebble Beach, believing your game is a win- It’s not an issue this week. majors, which will go a long majors can do. be pulling in the same direction, the way he always putts, per- ning game. It’s hard to believe The top six players in the world way toward some separation. Golf hasn’t had a truly domi- the direction established by haps he would be headed for that now. If Jason Day turns — all of them can reach No. 1 At least this year. nant player for more than one Earvin and myself,” Jeanie Buss another year like 2015 when he up, if Jordan Spieth turns up, by the end of the month — are McIlroy was nowhere near year since Woods. Finding one said in a statement. “We are won two majors and had a Dustin, Rory, Henrik. If any of not playing the Honda Classic. No. 1 going into 2014 and no now will take time. determined to get back to com- peting to win NBA champi- chance to win them all. these guys turn up and hit All of them will be in Mexico one was close to him at the end “I can’t wait for the next 10 onships again.” The week before that, Hideki form, they all look unbeatable.” City next week for the first of the year. Spieth was nowhere years to watch this,” Els said. “I Jeanie Buss made the Matsuyama won for the fifth Johnson’s power is such that World Golf Championships near McIlroy going into 2015 think it’s going to be fascinat- extraordinary moves two days time worldwide in his last nine he was the only player to aver- event. and was No. 1 by the end of the ing.” before the trade deadline. The Lakers have the NBA’s third- worst record at 19-39 this sea- son, plummeting out of con- Championship tention after an encouraging 10- 10 start under new coach Luke From Page 11 Walton, who got a strong vote of confidence. all named to the All-Tournament to hit shots and get stops, finished with two steals and four 15) this Saturday at 7 p.m. championship,” the 10th year Jeanie Buss said she “took a team for Cleveland, which land- because East Hamilton is a assists to help the champi- Cleveland will host Warren head coach said. “Now, we are series of actions I believe will ed its fourth largest margin of strong team.” onship effort. County (15-15) in the Region 3- playing must win games. We return the Lakers to the heights victory against a district oppo- The district’s top long-range “We played really well defen- AAA quarterfinals at Raider just have to take it possession Dr. Jerry Buss demanded and nent this season. rain maker in Davis made his sively tonight and used our Arena this Saturday at 7 p.m. by possession from here on our fans rightly expect. Our Despite picking up three fouls 87th three of the season to give length,” coach McCowan said. “Tonight was not so much out.” search for a new general manag- by the 2:06 mark in the second Cleveland a 48-25 lead with just “We had some kids like about revenge,” Wykle said. “We diStriCt 5-AAA er to work with Earvin and coach BoYS ChAMPionShiP GAMe Luke Walton is well underway, quarter, as 12 team fouls were under three minutes left in the Norrance, Taye, Jacobi and just wanted to come out here BLUe rAiderS 77, hUrriCAneS 47 East Hamilton 7 14 8 18 — 47 and we hope to announce a new called on both teams in the first third quarter. He finished with Kregg all come in and play big and get the win, so we could Cleveland 12 19 22 24 — 77 general manager in short order. east hamilton (47) — Cam Montgomery 10, Hughley 9, half, Curry scored 17 points to nine points. minutes. I was glad to see host the region at home. It is a Dozier 8, Wilson 6, Williams 4, Randolph 2, Pasley 1, Together, Earvin, Luke and our help build a 31-21 halftime lead. Ware scored six of his 14 Romeo get honored too because great way to break in our new Wingard, Hodges. Cleveland (77) — KK Curry 29, Dionte Ware 14, Davis 9, new general manager will estab- Wykle impressed in a 14-2 points in the fourth quarter, he works his guts out and is arena. I hope we have even bet- Berry 6, K. Ware 5, Cobb 5, Wood 4, Bradford, Williams, lish the foundation for the next Patterson, Black. run to begin the second half for while Curry added eight along one of many to do the dirty ter games to come.” 3-point goals — East Hamilton 5 (Montgomery 2, generation of Los Angeles Lakers the Blue Raiders (24-3), as the with a ferocious two-handed work.” On a night when Cleveland Hughley, Fager, Wilson); Cleveland 5 (K. Ware, Cobb, greatness.” Curry, Davis, Wykle). left-handed shooter connected slam to lead 72-44 with 2:24 left East Hamilton fell to 21-10 on was able to celebrate all its Free throws — East Hamilton 10 of 14; Cleveland 12 of Kupchak had been the Lakers’ on a deep three and hauled in in regulation. the season and only had one accomplishments in district play 20. GM since 2000, studying under records: East Hamilton 21-10; Cleveland 24-3. his team’s fourth offensive The Blue Raiders bench scorer in double figures, as Cam this season, McCowan found joy All-tournament team Jerry West and eventually suc- Bradley Central — Cole Copeland, ty Beavers; ceeding him. Kupchak had been rebound of a possession for a added 20 points, with senior Montgomery scored 10 and in seeing his team celebrate Cleveland — romeo Wykle, dionte Ware, deontae put back. Kregg Ware and junior Taye Vandrele Wilson led bench scor- together even if there is more davis, KK Curry; East Hamilton — Noah Fager, Justin in the Lakers’ front office for 30 Dozier, Cameron Montgomery; McMinn County — Andre “During our big run to start Cobb each scoring five points ers with seven. The Hurricanes postseason action to come. Smith; Ooltewah — Cam Chambers; Soddy-Daisy — years, including the last 17 as Hunter Burke; Walker Valley — Bryce nunnelly, Cooper general manager — the longest the second half I just wanted to and making a three in the final will take on Stone Memorial (14- “All of the guys deserved this Melton. keep pushing even though we quarter. Sophomore Norrance current stretch running a front were up by a lot,” said Wykle, Berry finished with six points office in the NBA. Jim Buss had been in the who will celebrate his birthday and freshman point guard Lakers’ front office for 19 years, today. “I always want to help Jacobi Wood had four. Melton including 12 in charge of basket- this team get a win any way I Bradford, a junior point guard ball operations alongside can. I knew we had to continue selected to the all-district team, From Page 11 Kupchak. The former horse trainer had final say on basket- The three-time district player of the year “Whether it’s a rivalry win or against anyone ball decisions in recent years. returned the previous favor with a dish to Clark else, this will give us confidence going forward,” But the Lakers have steadily Cougars for a driving layup to reclaim a double digit lead at Williams said. “They had our number this year, so declined from the heights of 56-46 with 5:05 left in regulation. it was nice to get that one.” back-to-back championships in From Page 11 Walker Valley fought back into contention with a Walker Valley will travel and play Cookeville in 2009 and 2010. They are mired Dakota Murphy 3-pointer, a Bryce Nunnelly “and-1,” the Region 3-AAA tournament this Saturday at 8 in the worst four-year stretch in were down 5-0 after three thanks to a wild pitch. Billy a Melton layup set up by an offensive rebound by p.m. franchise history, missing the innings. We managed to get it to Brand was brought in next by a Zach Eslinger and a layup soon after from Eslinger “This win will give us a spark and give us some playoffs in three consecutive 5-4 and had chances to win the sac fly from Hagan Kennedy. to cut its deficit to 57-55 with 3:21 remaining. confidence going forward,” Melton said. “We want- years with their three worst game late,” Cleveland State head Cleveland State’s final run Using his outstanding vertical leaping ability, ed to end the district tournament with a big win. records ever. coach Mike Policastro said. was scored by Brett Browning, Melton landed four of his six offensive rebounds We knew we could not afford to lose a second dis- After an extraordinary trade “Our bullpen did a really good scoring on McDermott’s single. as the future University of Tennessee walk-on trict game heading into the region tournament.” for Pau Gasol propelled the job of keeping Gordon from McDermott finished the game wide receiver scored nine points within the final Copeland led all scoring for Bradley with 18 Lakers to three straight NBA scoring the rest of the game. with two RBIs and was 2 for 4 at 3:30. His second-effort helped land a 59-57 lead points, while Clark had a season-high 12 points. Finals appearances, Kupchak Hopefully we learned from this the plate. with 1:35 remaining, WV’s first lead since Murphy Ty Beavers added 11. Copeland and Beavers were and Jim Buss made a series of and look forward to playing Grant Crosby took the loss at knocked down his first triple for a 5-3 lead two both all-tournament selections. high-profile personnel moves Chattanooga on Saturday in a the mound, giving up four hits minutes after tipoff. The Bears will travel to face White County this that didn’t pan out. non-conference double header.” and three runs in two innings. Melton’s one-handed tip-in off a missed free Saturday at 8 p.m. It’s a matchup with a team They made a pricey trade for Sean McDermott started off Corey Linz handled five innings, throw with 27 seconds left gave the Mustangs a they ended a perfect season for last time in the Dwight Howard, who fled the the Cougars’ at bat in the bot- where he struck out 13 Gordon 62-57 lead they would not relinquish. region tournament. franchise after one year, and MUStAnGS 64, BeArS 59 tom of the fourth with a home State batters, gave up four hits Nunnelly finished with 14 points and six Walker Valley 16 10 13 25 — 64 another deal for Steve Nash, who run. Chase Fullington received a and two runs. assists, while Gibson also had 14 and six Bradley Central 16 18 17 8 — 59 barely played thanks to back Walker Valley (64): Cooper Melton 18, Bryce Nunnelly 14, Kolten Gibson 14, Murphy 7, free pass to first base and then The Cougars play at rebounds. Zeke Westfield added six points and Westfield 6, Eslinger 3, Duke 2, Johnson, Munck. woes. The Lakers are still feeling Bradley Central (59): Cole Copeland 18, Saylor Clark 12, Ty Beavers 11, Lameric Tucker three batters later, made it home Chattanooga State Saturday, at eight rebounds. WV made 25 of 54 field goal 10, Brown 6, Elrod 2, Duggan. the effects of that deal, which for the team’s second run noon and 2 p.m. attempts, while BC shot 20 of 47. 3-point goals: Walker Valley 6 (Gibson 2, Nunnelly 2, Murphy 2); Bradley Central 6 will cost them their first-round (Copeland 2, Tucker 2, Clark, Beavers). Nunnelly and Melton were both selected to the Free throws: Walker Valley 8 of 18; Bradley Central 13 of 15. pick this summer if it isn’t in the all-tournament team. records: Walker Valley 18-11; Bradley Central 18-10. top three. The Lakers finished 17-65 last season, a franchise low in the Mossburg last year of Kobe Bryant’s two- decade run with the franchise. From Page 11 Schwarber Johnson’s return made Jim From Page 12 Buss’ departure seem quite like- opening pitch at Olympic Field and the final game of the three-game ly, particularly given Jim Buss’ series is slated for a 1 p.m. start on Sunday Schwarber played in 78 games anything to jeopardize the and the injury.” vow several years ago to leave the The Mountain Lions put two runs on the board in the seventh after his callup in 2015 and just length and impact of his Cubs manager Joe Maddon franchise if they weren’t in con- inning. Royce Woolfolk and Luke Miller picked up the RBI. Lee pitch- seven last year after the injury career.” plans to get him some time tention for a Western Conference ing dominated Young Harris the remainder of the afternoon. The and surprise return for the The plan is to have Schwarber behind the plate, but it is clear title by this year or next. Flames tallied three unearned runs in the top of the ninth. Miguel World Series, where he went 7 catch once or twice a week this the Cubs are focusing on what But Jeanie Buss still picked a Pimentel, Nate Wierzgac and Zyburt scored what turned out to be for 20 and help Chicago beat spring training. He got that he can do in the batter’s box. dramatic way to end this family the final tallies. Cleveland for its first champi- chance on Thursday, using a “The main thing is to have business’ years of tradition. Lee used five pitchers. Wes Albert started and hurled 2.2 innings, onship since 1908. catching style reminiscent of him in the lineup,” Maddon Johnson has never been a allowing two hits but posting five impressive strikeouts. Corbin “We’re not going to give him Tony Pena’s with his left leg said. “He’s a young man with decision-making NBA executive, Lamb (3-0) pitched 2.1 innings and picked up the victory. He had too much,” Cubs president of extended. many more years to come.” but he has been a successful two strikeouts and walked one. Christian Bokich got the call for 1.1 baseball operations Theo Schwarber said he used it last ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rick Ankiel businessman and investor since innings. He surrendered two hits, one earned run, walked two and Epstein said of Schwarber’s spring, but with his right leg says he drank vodka before his his playing career ended. He also struck out two. Michael Ray followed with 1.2 innings. He gave up time behind the plate. “His extended. Schwarber tore two first two starts in 2001 to quell briefly coached the Lakers, but three hits, fanned two and walked one. Winston Whitener pitched future is too valuable. We want left knee ligaments in a collision anxiety after throwing five wild dropped his ceremonial title as a the ninth. He struck out one and walked one. him to have the longest possi- with Dexter Fowler in Chicago’s pitches in one inning during the team vice president last June The Mountain Lions posted a total of eight hits. Zach Odom had a ble career. He makes such a third game last season. previous season’s playoffs. after his frequent public criti- pair of hits, while Cory Ewald and Tyler Washington had hits and great impact on us with his bat “Obviously, I want to do Ankiel detailed his experience cisms of Jim Buss and former scored a run. Eight Young Harris hurlers worked. McLain Harris was — and with the person that he more,” Schwarber said. “But you during an interview with 590 The coaches. He also sold his owner- the starting and losing pitcher. is — that we don’t want to do got to take it slow with the knee Fan on Monday. ship stake in 2010. 14—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, February 22, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Legislature names university governing boards in state
By STATE REP. KEVIN BROOKS new boards will have the authority to unclaimed property does not include McGauran as Tennessee State 24th Legislative District appoint campus presidents, manage real estate or physical items. Architect. With the appointment, and university budgets and set tuition, and The Treasury Department credits McGauran becomes the first woman to STATE REP. DAN HOWELL guide other operational tasks of the the large increase in returned property serve the state in this capacity since 22nd Legislative District universities they oversee. in 2016 to the department’s website: the position was first created in 1955. Tennessee Treasury ClaimItTn.gov. This searchable online McGauran is a senior architect with returns record amount database contains all unclaimed prop- more than 25 years of architectural Last week in Nashville, the of unclaimed property erty in Tennessee dating back to the and project management experience. Legislature moved forward with the The Tennessee Treasury Department beginning of the program. Since 2014, she has worked at the confirmation of 48 appointments to returned a record amount of You can visit www.ClaimItTn.gov to Tennessee Department of General Tennessee’s new university governing unclaimed property in 2016 to search for your name, and can file Services, most recently serving as the boards, giving the higher education Brooks Howell Tennesseans across the state, marking your claim through the website. The executive director of Business institutions involved increased autono- education structure in place at that a 28 percent increase over the prior department recommends searching for Operations. McGauran has substantial my to support student success as the point was organized appropriately to year. In total, 41,827 claims were common misspellings of your name experience as an architect in the pri- state continues its Drive to 55 initia- meet today’s changing education envi- processed in 2016, totaling more than and addresses as well. vate sector, including with Vanderbilt tive. ronment — including a 10 percent $34 million with an average claim There is no expiration date for Medical Center, where she worked as Drive to 55 is the state initiative increase in overall first-time freshman amount of $817. unclaimed property in Tennessee and a project manager and in other capaci- with a goal of getting 55 percent of enrollment at Tennessee universities Unclaimed property is money that it is held by the state until claimed by ties. Tennesseans equipped with a college and a nearly 25 percent increase in has been turned over to the state by its rightful owner. The state architect and staff serve as degree or certificate by the year 2025 first-time freshman enrollment at state businesses and organizations that These unclaimed property services support for the functions of the State to meet the demands of the 21st cen- community colleges last year alone. cannot locate their original owners. are offered by the Treasury Building Commission, and also provide tury job market. With 46 institutions under its belt to Each year, millions of missing dollars Department free of charge and no fees oversight for all capital projects and The 48 appointments include the look after, proponents agreed it was are returned with the assistance of the are associated with processing a claim. real estate transactions that are under governing boards of Austin Peay State difficult for the Board of Regents to Tennessee Treasury Department help- Once a claim is received, the Treasury authority of the State Building University, East Tennessee State meet all of the diverse challenges of ing get that money back to original verifies the funds are going to the cor- Commission. University, Middle Tennessee State today’s educational system. owners. rect person, with many claims being The motion to appoint McGauran as University, Tennessee State University, With the FOCUS Act, the massive And, while $34 million was returned returned within two weeks of being state architect was made by House Tennessee Technological University, 46-institution conglomerate under the during 2016, there is currently $789.2 submitted. Speaker Beth Harwell who currently and the University of Memphis. The Board of Regents was shifted and local million of money and property still For those without internet access, serves as the first female Speaker of boards are the result of the Focus On governing boards were created, allow- waiting to be claimed. the Unclaimed Property Division can the House in Tennessee history. College And University Success Act, ing community colleges the ability to Types of unclaimed funds held by be contacted by phone at 615-741- ——— which was passed by the General focus at a system level, while giving the Treasury include stocks, bonds, 6499. (About the writers: State Rep. Kevin Assembly in 2016. the state’s four-year universities the gift certificates, checks, unclaimed Tennessee names first Brooks, R-Cleveland, represents the Prior to the passage of the FOCUS benefit of greater overall autonomy wages, refunds from utility and other female state architect 24th Legislative District, and state Rep. Act, many education experts raised and decision-making. companies, and life insurance annu- The State Building Commission has Dan Howell represents the 22nd questions as to whether the higher Now that they are appointed, the ities, among others. In Tennessee, voted unanimously to appoint Ann Legislative District.)
DEAR Viewpoint ANNIE Dear Annie: I am 13 years old, and I have a problem that I am too embarrassed to talk about with anyone at home or school. A significant medical My stepbrother is 19 years old, and he enlisted in the Army after he graduated from high school. I advance by Tennova don’t know why I feel this way, but I am scared to death that something bad is going to happen echnology advances aren’t The imaging center, which is to him. Sometimes it keeps me up just limited to computers, located adjacent to the existing at night because I have dreams TTVs and cellphones. Tennova Healthcare facility, will that he is either taken prisoner or Thankfully, they’re just as signifi- provide a variety of services. killed. I was fine when he first cant — and inarguably more According to Rico, it will allow enlisted, but he is now overseas, important — in medical science. medical professionals to do and I am scared all the time. Tennova Healthcare- breast MRIs, MRI breast biop- I have never been like this Cleveland, the growing medical sies and MRIs of the prostrate. before, and I can’t talk about it because I am afraid people will center on Chambliss Avenue that Plus, the imaging scanner is laugh at me and think I am a serves Bradley County and the larger, meaning the opening is baby. region, has announced such an more spacious and provides “Justin,” my stepbrother, is my advancement. And surely, it is greater comfort to patients who best friend. When I was 8 years the latest in a continuing series struggle with claustrophobia — a old, his dad married my mom. He as the medical facility builds longtime dread by those whose told me that day that I was now upon its presence in a Southeast illnesses require this type of test- his little brother and he will Tennessee region that is beam- ing. TODAY IN HISTORY always be there for me. Nobody ing with advancements in med- The imaging center is also ever had a better big brother. I ical technology. adding another feature that love him and look up to him as (AP) — Today is Wednesday, York, as the United States an official $1.9 billion request to my role model. I have learned a We refer to the hospital’s should never be underestimated: Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2017. Olympic hockey team upset the combat the spread of the Zika lot from him over the years, and I recent unveiling of a new state- convenience. There are 312 days left in the Soviets, 4-3. (The U.S. team virus in Latin America and the miss him so much. of-the-art imaging center valued “We are going to be able to do year. went on to win the gold medal.) U.S. (Congress passed a $1.1 What can I do to stop expecting at $2 million. patients until 10 p.m.,” Rico told Today’s Highlight in In 1987, pop artist Andy billion package in Sept. 2016.) something bad to happen? — And that’s just the financial our newspaper. “Anyone who History: Warhol died at a New York City The City Council of Charlotte, Scared and Worried value. would prefer to come in after On Feb. 22, 1732, the first hospital at age 58; talk-show North Carolina, voted 7-4 to Dear Scared: Justin sounds Of greatest importance is the work, this will make it a lot easier president of the United States, host David Susskind was found pass a new law allowing trans- like a true American hero and an value to the families, and the for them.” George Washington, was born in dead in his Manhattan hotel gender people to choose public amazing brother. It is under- health, of Cleveland and Bradley Rico himself, the Tennova Westmoreland County in the suite; he was 66. bathrooms that corresponded to standable how his Army service County residents — and those Healthcare professional respon- Virginia Colony. In 1997, scientists in Scotland their gender identity. Country overseas causes you to worry. To On this date: announced they had succeeded singer Sonny James, 87, died in calm your fears, try to keep in within our community’s immedi- sible for the imaging center’s In 1862, Jefferson Davis, in cloning an adult mammal, Nashville. British cinematogra- touch with him as much as you ate surround — who undoubted- operation, admitted he, too, already the provisional president producing a lamb named pher Douglas Slocombe, 103, can. Skype and FaceTime are ly will benefit from this life- struggles with claustrophobia. of the Confederacy, was inaugu- “Dolly.” (Dolly, however, was died in London. The Lady Vols’ great. If you can’t do video chats, changing advance. “... This new MRI is so big I rated for a six-year term follow- later put down after a short life streak of 565 consecutive weeks write to him often via email or Not only does the new imag- can go into it and can actually ing his election in Nov. 1861. marred by premature aging and in The Associated Press women’s good old-fashioned postcards. ing center offer the latest in mag- raise my arms over my head, In 1892, “Lady Windermere’s disease.) basketball poll ended as It would really help if you netic resonance imaging oppor- once inside,” he stressed. Fan” by Oscar Wilde was first Ten years ago: Britain’s Tennessee fell out of the Top 25. shared your fears with your par- tunities, the impressive MRI And, there’s more. performed at London’s St. Ministry of Defense announced Today’s Birthdays: Actor ents. I promise they won’t think scanner is bigger, more conven- Older MRI models required 45 James’ Theater. that Prince Harry, a second lieu- Paul Dooley is 89. Actor James you are a baby. In fact, they will ient and far more versatile, in minutes to more than an hour to In 1909, the Great White tenant in the British army, Hong is 88. Movie director probably think you are very Fleet, a naval task force sent on would be deployed to Iraq (offi- Jonathan Demme is 73. Actor mature for being able to express conceivably every way. complete the testing required on a round-the-world voyage by cials later reversed the decision John Ashton is 69. Actress your feelings and worries. My bet The doctors and technologists an average patient. This new President Theodore Roosevelt, because of insurgent threats; Miou-Miou is 67. Actress Julie is that they share some of the who use it are the first to agree. version? Many scans can be returned after more than a year Harry later served two tours of Walters is 67. Basketball Hall of same feelings, and you could all “The MRI we have is so much completed in 15 to 20 minutes. at sea. duty in Afghanistan). The U.N. Famer Julius Erving is 67. be helping one another. better than what we have had Rico then stated the obvious, In 1924, President Calvin nuclear watchdog agency said Actress Ellen Greene is 66. When the bad thoughts come before,” said Dr. Shannon Rico, a declaration on which any Coolidge delivered the first radio Iran had ignored a Security Former Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., in your head, try to say, “Stop.” M.D., a 20-plus year veteran of patient would agree who has broadcast from the White House Council ultimatum to freeze ura- is 65. Former White House Notice them in your mind and medical imaging science who ever endured a traditional MRI as he addressed the country nium enrichment, and instead adviser David Axelrod is 62. think about something peaceful came to Cleveland six months scan: “... We are very excited to over 42 stations. expanded its program by setting Actor Kyle MacLachlan is 58. that you enjoy. ago from Baptist Hospital in be able to offer these new serv- In 1935, it became illegal for up hundreds of centrifuges. World Golf Hall of Famer Vijay What your stepbrother is doing airplanes to fly over the White Five years ago: Mitt Romney Singh is 54. Actress-comedian is incredibly courageous, and I Memphis. ices and hours.” House. and Rick Santorum swapped Rachel Dratch is 51. Actor Paul know you have the bravery inside Rico became a Cleveland So are we. In 1940, the 14th Dalai Lama, accusations about health care, Lieberstein is 50. you to fight your fears. newcomer in order to take the Coleman Foss, longtime CEO Tenzin Gyatso, was enthroned at spending earmarks and federal reins of Tennova’s newest invest- of the Cleveland medical center, age four in Lhasa, Tibet. bailouts in the 20th debate of ment in public health. We wel- described the new imaging cen- In 1959, the inaugural the roller-coaster race for the come his arrival, just as we do ter as Tennova’s “... huge invest- Daytona 500 race was held; Republican presidential nomina- Cleveland Daily Banner the medical center’s imaging ment in the community.” although Johnny Beauchamp tion, held in Mesa, Arizona. Two – – center which is earning the It is a huge investment, and was initially declared the win- Marine Corps helicopters collid- Established in 1854 ner, the victory was later award- ed over a remote section of the praise of medical professionals we thank Tennova administrators EDITOR AND PUBLISHER CIRCULATION DIRECTOR — and clients — from throughout — and the Tennova board — for ed to Lee Petty. California desert during a night- In 1967, more than 25,000 time exercise, killing seven Ralph Baldwin Herb Lacy the region, both in and outside taking the steps necessary to U.S. and South Vietnamese Marines. A jury in Tennessee. further modernize the medical troops launched Operation Charlottesville, Virginia, found GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS EDITOR Using a term to describe the services now available to the Junction City, aimed at smash- University of Virginia lacrosse Joyce Taylor Richard Roberts new MRI scanner that we non- Bradley County, and surround- ing a Vietcong stronghold near player George W. Huguely V (the medical professionals can best ing, region. the Cambodian border. Fifth) guilty of second-degree understand, Rico labeled it the “For us to bring this level of (Although the communists were murder in the death of his ex- ASSOCIATE EDITOR ADVERTISING DIRECTOR “tops” among that type of equip- technology to Cleveland and driven out, they later returned.) girlfriend and lacrosse player Rick Norton Jack Bennett ment. Bradley County is exciting,” Foss In 1974, Pakistan officially Yeardley Love in May 2010 Others agree. told our newspaper. “Some of recognized Bangladesh (formerly (Huguely was sentenced to 23 ASSOCIATE EDITOR RETAIL SALES MANAGER “We have radiologists that this technology is the first of its East Pakistan). years in prison). Gwen Swiger Sheena Meyer In 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” One year ago: President come here out of Knoxville and kind in the area. It’s a huge step took place in Lake Placid, New Barack Obama sent lawmakers they have actually told me the forward for us, but that just LIFESTYLES EDITOR PRESS SUPERVISOR images we are producing here exemplifies how much this hospi- (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Banner welcomes letters to the editor. William Wright Richard Yarber are better than what they are tal has grown over the last few The guidelines call for letters to be in good taste and no more seeing in Knoxville and the larg- years.” than 300 words. 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