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161st YEAR • NO. 82 AUGUST 4, 2015 CLEVELANd, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ Logan addresses liquor Watson, Collins debate lawsuit ‘alter or amend’ future work by inmates By BRIAN GRAVES the county wanted to file an appeal. By BRIAN GRAVES $154,240 in funding — $55,000 to Banner Staff Writer “I thought it was very important to Banner Staff Writer replace the litter grant funding the immediately respond to the decision,” Commission voted to give to the An argument before Chancellor Logan said. Sheriff Eric Watson remains firm BCSO and $99,240 for three new Jerri S. Bryant on the motion to He explained this action was not a in his decision not to allow inmates employees with benefits. “alter or amend” the decision in favor motion to appeal. to work with the Bradley County It had been tabled, pending full of the city of Cleveland concerning “A motion to alter or amend merely Road Department. He said his attendance by the committee and liquor-by-the-drink revenues could be seeks to have the court reflect on the department was not aware of other the request for a communication heard within the next 10 days, decision based upon factors that we work those inmates were perform- from the sheriff on the matter of according to Cleveland attorney bring to their attention,” he said. ing other than picking up litter. inmate usage. James Logan. “One of those oftentimes is overlook- Watson reaffirmed his decision In her original request, Collins Logan addressed Bradley County ing perhaps a fact which has been after the subject was brought up at provided a list of work that has commissioners Monday night about presented without dispute or over- a meeting of the Bradley County been performed by inmates “over where the case now stands. looking significant authority that Commission’s Finance Committee 30 years.” He apologized, saying he went would support a position which Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES Monday afternoon. “All items listed are things that ahead with the filing without asking, would be different from that which ATTORNEY JAMES LOGAN addresed the It was the second time Road are not reimbursable by the litter but felt the issue needed to be moved the court reached.” Bradley County Commission concerning the law- Superintendent Sandra Knight grant. We were fortunate to have on quickly. He added should Bryant suit between the county and the city of Cleveland Collins had presented her request stand by her ruling, he would ask if See LOGAN, Page 5 regarding liquor-by-the-drink revenues. to the committee for an additional See INMATES, Page 5 Inside Today Agencies Good morning, teachers! suspend Pritchard earns Fitzgerald award Keller for excellence search By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner Staff Writer A Bradley County teacher is Local teenager this year’s recipient of the Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence is still missing in Teaching Award. Jeremiah Pritchard, a show By TONY EUBANK choir director and drama Banner Staff Writer coach at Lake Forest Middle School, received the award The search for missing during an in-service session Cleveland teenager Joe Keller has with the Bradley County, been suspended, according to the Linking it up Cleveland City and Polk Conejos County Sheriff’s office. County school systems The 19-year-old went missing The inaugural Bradley Central Monday. on July 23 while Invitational took place Monday at The annual award is given going for a jog Cleveland Country Club with by the Bradley Cleveland with a friend at Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS Cleveland High and Walker Valley JEREMIAH PRITCHARd, second from left, was presented the Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Public Education Foundation about 4:30 p.m. walking away with the winner’s each year to in the mountain trophies. Tennessee head coach Teaching Award at Monday’s teacher in-service program at North Cleveland Church of God. Bradley honor a local area just west of Butch Jones addressed the Cleveland Public Education Foundation President Matt Bentley gestures at right, while Dr. Rodney teacher who Antonito, Colo. media prior to the Volunteers’ Fitzgerald is standing to the left. Pritchard is a teacher at Lake Forest Middle School. goes above Keller is a start of training camp. See and beyond in cross-country Sports, Pages 9-11 his or her runner and a Ron Clark Jr. brings work with stu- swimmer who Schools reopening dents. helps coach local Keller Dr. Rodney youth as a part of in Volunteer State innovation, energy Fitzgerald, the the Cleveland Waterdogs. son of the Keller, who was on a cross- It’s back-to-school time in to local teachers award’s name- Fitzgerald country road trip with family and Tennessee, but in truth most edu- sake, present- friends, and was staying at the cators today are turning public By LARRY C. BOWERS ed the award and gave the Rainbow Trout Ranch in Antonito education into a year-round activi- Banner Staff Writer audience a look at why when he went missing nearly ty because of professional devel- Pritchard was chosen. three weeks ago. opment activities and other self- Ron Clark Jr. is recognized as one of the most innovational teachers in the country, if not the “Reading over the 18 nomi- In the statement released at 5 improvement techniques. See nations this teacher received p.m. Monday by the Conejos what the executive director of world. He was the guest speaker Monday morn- ing at the joint convocation of the Cleveland, from administrators, col- County Sheriff’s Office, Public Professional Educators of leagues, current and former information officer Linda Smith Tennessee has to say about it in Polk and Bradley County school systems. Clark provided emotion, energy, humor and parents and current and for- explained, “Keller was reported a guest “Viewpoint” published on mer students, our committee missing at approximately 11:30 Page 12 of today’s edition. focus for several hundred teachers as they face a new school year, beginning today. members realized quickly just p.m. on July 23. The sheriff and He described his philosophy of teaching, how important connecting two deputies responded and con- Forecast which he has developed from his early days in with students is not only in ducted an initial search. Early the South Carolina, to innovative programs he used the area of learning but also following morning, a larger Mostly sunny and hot today in Harlem, N.Y., to unusual methods at his Ron in the area of human life,” search effort was organized that with a high near 93; plus, the Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS Clark Academy in Atlanta. Fitzgerald said. continued through Aug. 1.” heat index values are beginning MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER ANd TEACHER, The young teacher and motivational speaker “Teachers can truly be “The search expanded to cover to climb again with today’s said a lot of things the region’s teachers appar- transformative agents in stu- an area with an approximate 30- expected to hit 97. Partly cloudy Ron Clark Jr. was very animated in his presenta- tion Monday to teachers from Cleveland, Bradley ently wanted to hear. He said children have been dents’ lives. Based on reading mile radius from where Keller was tonight with a low around 71. these nominations, this last seen, and has included air- On Wednesday, skies will be County and Polk County. The education convoca- craft, 15 search dogs and approx- mostly sunny with a high again tion was held at North Cleveland Church of God. See CLARK, Page 13 See PRITCHARD, Page 13 near 93; however, there is a See KELLER, Page 5 slight 20 percent chance of thun- derstorms. Index Two county Brewer indicted in deadly Classified...... 14-15 employees Comics...... 6 I-75 crash that killed six Editorials...... 12 are injured By TONY EUBANK including six counts of vehicular homi- Horoscope...... 6 Banner Staff Writer cide, DUI by impairment of narcotics, Obituaries...... 2 speeding, false reports of duty status and By TONY EUBANK Sports...... 9-11 A Hamilton County grand jury has four counts of reckless aggravated Banner Staff Writer indicted Benjamin Brewer, the driver of Stocks...... 4 assault. Two Bradley County employees the tractor-trailer involved in a massive The indictment and subsequent warrant TV Schedule...... 7 pileup on Interstate 75 June 25 that were struck by an unmanned, Contributed Photo comes on the heels of a National Weather...... 8 one-ton truck at the Bradley THIS IS THE TRUCK driven by Benjamin killed six people, including an Ocoee Transportation Safety Board report that County Highway Department dis- Brewer showing the damage sustained in a dead- Middle School teacher, and two young sis- shows Brewer had exceeded the Federal Around Town patch office and vehicle mainte- ters. ly crash on Interstate 75 in June. Brewer is facing 13 different charges, See BREWER, Page 5 Andrea Byerly sending out nance shop Monday on Pleasant some helpful information and an Grove Road. important reminder ... Melanie According to Lt. John Harmon Connatser looking forward to the of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the two victims were walking Board gets arena, school updates start of a new school season, but through the parking lot when the issuing an appeal for additional Bradley County and Polk County teachers, as Templeton brought a revamped design for parked and driverless truck came By LARRY C. BOWERS volunteers for an important civic well as administrators and board members of the playing floor of the new Raider Arena being out of gear and hit them. Banner Staff Writer initiative ... Cheryl Dunson check- the three school systems. constructed. As requested, the design has The THP Critical Incident ing on some registrations ... The Cleveland Board of Education capped a There were few major items on the school been tweaked to cut the boundary around the Response Team, Bradley County Rebecca Marino representing busy day with its first board meeting of the board agenda, but spirited discussions length- court from three feet to two feet. Sheriff’s office, Bradley Fire Cleveland and Bradley County in new school year Monday evening at Blythe- ened the meeting. The board also recognized Templeton also discussed progress of the Rescue and Bradley EMS a significant state project ... JC Bower Elementary School. 13 teachers who retired following the conclu- gymnasium’s construction, and discussed responded to the scene. Bowman offering some thoughts All seven board members had attended the sion of the 2014-15 school year. ongoing design plans for the city’s proposed One, as of yet to be named vic- on education. school system’s annual convocation at North A few of these new retirees have signed part- elementary school on Georgetown Road. tim, was transported to SkyRidge Cleveland Church of God earlier in the after- time contracts to assist through this new The proposed elementary school will be for a Medical Center with minor noon, following an inspirational talk by former school year. core of 700 students, and Upland Design is injuries. Disney Teacher of the Year Ron Clark Jr. Architect Brian Templeton of the Upland using a former plan from two to three years Deborah Norton Jenkins was Monday morning. Design Group in Middle Tennessee attended 6489076 75112 See COUNTY, Page 5 Clark’s presentation was to Cleveland, the board meeting. 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NEW YORK (AP) — The big would continue to allow such According to the police report, three U.S. airlines have all this shipments — as long as they Baker estimated the street value week banned the shipment of were legal. At the time, some of the cocaine to be about hunting trophies, although it is international carriers prohibited $1,300. Winston ‘Dinky’ Hyde unclear how many — if any — such cargo. Baker was arrested and Winston A. “Dinky” Hyde, 35, a they have been carrying in Delta has the most flights of charged with possession of a lifelong resident of Cleveland, recent years. any U.S. airline to Africa. passed away on Thursday, July Delta Air Lines was the first to Several foreign airlines Schedule II for resale, simple 30, 2015, at a local hospital. possession of a Schedule VI, announce the change Monday, announced similar bans last He was a member at the saying that it would no longer week. speeding and evading law Covenant Baptist Church and enforcement. always loved creating music by accept lion, leopard, elephant, Delta would not answer ques- Contributed photos n The Cleveland Fire playing the bass, guitar, and rhinoceros and buffalo trophies. tions from The Associated Press THE CLEVELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT along with the Cleveland Department put out two fires drums. American Airlines and United about why the decision was Police Department responded to an apartment fire on Gaut Street Monday night. He leaves behind to cherish Airlines soon followed. made now and how many hunt- Monday evening. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within At approximately 8:30 p.m. a his memory his parents, Winston American spokesman Ross ing trophies it has shipped in call came in of a structure fire at Julius Hyde and Elaine Cross Feinstein said it’s largely sym- recent years. The company only 20 minutes and reported no injuries. The building, which was under- Hyde; daughter, Catie Elizabeth bolic because his does not serve issued a 58-word statement not- goint renovations, was unoccupied at the time. Beaty’s Fertilizer on Michigan Hyde and her mother, Denise Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters Africa. United, which only has ing that prior to Monday’s ban, Cook Hyde; five brothers: James one flight to Africa, also “Delta’s strict acceptance policy made a forced entry and per- Rogers, Thomas Walker, formed a sweep of the building Anthony Young, Robert Ellison, announced Monday afternoon called for absolute compliance before discovering a small fire in and David Farris; one sister, its own restriction. United said with all government regulations a bin of composting chicken Ashley Cantrell; a special friend, its records indicate no ship- regarding protected species.” manure. Michelle Wentworth; and several ments of these types of trophies Henry Harteveldt, a travel The fire had extended into the other extended family members in the past. industry consultant, noted that structure and caused some and special friends. The moves come after an the airline was probably The funeral will be held at 11 American dentist killed a well- responding to pressure following minor damage. a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in According to Captain Pet known lion named Cecil in the news of Cecil’s killing. The the chapel of Companion Funeral Zimbabwe last month in an airline was the subject of a peti- VanDusen, about 12 minutes Home, 2419 Georgetown Road after that fire was put down, CFD N.W., with Bro. Josh Taylor offici- allegedly illegal hunt, setting off tion on change.org to ban such responded to a second fire on ating. a worldwide uproar. The dentist, shipments. Gaut Street. Interment will be held following Walter James Palmer, lives in “I don’t think there was much This fire was in an unoccu- the service at the Old Ocoee Minnesota, which is a major of this shipment taking place, so pied, six-unit apartment build- Cemetery in Benton. hub for Delta. there is minimal revenue loss ing. Upon arrival, crews found The family will receive friends As recently as May, Atlanta- and big PR gain for them,” he from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on based Delta had said that it said. the building heavily involved in Wednesday and one hour prior to fire. Crews were able to bring this the service on Thursday. fire under control in about 20 You are invited to share a per- minutes. sonal memory of Dinky or your Prosecutor says white N.C. officer According to the CFD report, condolences with his family at his the owner of the building could online memorial located at panicked before shooting black man not be reached. The arson inves- www.companionfunerals.com. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Both September 2013 shooting, before tigator was called to the scene. sides in the voluntary manslaugh- black men died during arrests or No injuries were reported at ter trial of a white Charlotte police while in custody in Ferguson, either fire. officer in the on duty shooting of a Missouri; North Charleston, South black man agree bad choices led Carolina; and Baltimore, among up to the man’s death as he looked other places, sparking a national for help after a car crash. debate on police tactics. California wildfire jumps containment line Ronald Jenkins But during opening statements Testimony was expected to Monday, Michael Greene, the continue Tuesday. Jurors did see MIDDLETOWN, Calif. (AP) — As moving at an extremely high rate “You have to have that let go Ronald Jenkins, 60, of South lawyer for Officer Randall Kerrick, a photo of Ferrell face down in firefighters battled a massive of speed.” feeling and know everything is Pittsburgh, died Monday, Aug. 3, said bad choices by Jonathan handcuffs in a pool of blood, but Northern California wild land At least two dozen homes have going to be OK,” she said. “My 2015, in a Chatsworth, Ga., hos- pital. Ferrell caused his death, from have not heard from the other blaze threatening numerous been destroyed over the past few place is going to be safe, my ani- Survivors and funeral arrange- drinking and smoking marijuana officers on the scene and haven’t homes, some of the 13,000 people days and more than 13,000 peo- mals are going to be safe.” ments will be announced by before the early morning crash to seen the video from dashboard urged to flee their residences were ple forced from their homes or Numerous other wildfires in Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home beating on a woman’s door so hard cameras that lawyers for both spending what may be just one of warned to leave. California, Washington state and and Cremation Services. he dented it while seeking help and sides said will support their ver- many nights in evacuation shel- The fire — the largest blaze in Oregon took off as the effects of charging officers before they could sion of events. That video has ters. drought-stricken California — drought and summer heat even figure out what was wrong. never been shown publicly. The blaze that has charred roughly tripled in size over the turned the West Coast com- “This case is not about race. It The first witnesses called by nearly 97 square miles of brush weekend, generating its own bustible. California blazes killed never was about race. This case prosecutors Monday were friends and timber, jumped a highway winds that fanned the flames a firefighter last week and was about choices — Jonathan and family of Ferrell. Then prose- Monday that had served as a con- and reduced thousands of acres injured four others. Ferrell’s bad choices,” Greene said. cutors called Sarah McCartney, tainment line. Its rapid growth of manzanita shrubs and other Crews in the Lower Lake area Prosecutor Arden Harris said the mother alone with her 1-year- caught firefighters off guard and brush to barren land in hours. conducted controlled burns, set- Scott Mundy the bad choices were all made by old child who woke up to Ferrell shocked residents. “There’s a lot of old growth- ting fire to shrubs to rob the Scott Mundy, 48, died on Kerrick, who had his gun drawn pounding on the door. Vicki Estrella, who has lived in type vegetation and four years of blaze of fuel and protect some of Sunday night, July 2, 2015, at and started shooting before taking She opened the door for a the area for 22 years, stayed at a drought to dry it all out,” said 5,500 homes threatened. The fire Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. any time to figure out what was moment, thinking it was her hus- Red Cross shelter at Middletown Lynne Tolmachoff, a spokes- was burning in a rural area of Survivors and arrangements going on. band, then slammed it shut, High School along with her hus- woman for the California grasslands and steep hills. will be announced by Companion Kerrick, 28, faces up to 11 years locked it back and called police, band and their dog. Department of Forestry and Fire The fire destroyed at least 24 Funeral Home. in prison if convicted. He was reporting a man trying to kick in “It’s amazing the way that thing Protection. “It was ready to go.” homes and 26 outbuildings. charged just hours after the her door and break in her home. spread,” Estrella said. “There was The fire was burning in the More fire crews were brought smoke 300 feet in the air.” Lower Lake area, about 100 in, bringing the number of fire- Cooler weather had helped miles north of San Francisco and fighters to nearly 3,000. Two crews build a buffer between the 10 miles from Clear Lake, the more National Guard air tankers wildfire and some of the thou- largest freshwater lake entirely were being brought in from sands of homes it threatened as it within California and a popular Colorado to drop retardant, LOTTERY NUMBERS tore through drought-withered spot for boaters and campers. Tolmachoff said. brush in Lake County that hadn’t Fire officials said no homes Crews battled 20 other wildfires burned in years. around the lake were threatened. in California — some sparked by I SEE BY THE (AP) — These lotteries were Cash 4 Midday: 7-6-0-1 But Monday afternoon erratic “I’m overwhelmed,” Donna lightning — though none as big as drawn Monday: Fantasy 5: 04-07-13-19-26 wind blew hot embers north of McDonald, of Clear Lake, said at the Lower Lake blaze. Mandatory BANNER Estimated jackpot: $100,000 Highway 20 ignited several fires a high school that had been evacuations were also in place Tennessee Georgia FIVE Evening: 7-8-7- across the highway north of the turned into a shelter. “I was very farther north in a remote rural Cash 3 Evening: 9-7-8, Lucky 5-5 city of Clear Lake. happy at one point when I saw area of the Shasta-Trinity The White Oak Longbeards Sum: 24 Georgia FIVE Midday: 0-1-5-6- “There were too many (spot no smoke at all. Then all of a National Forest. Chapter fund raising banquet will Cash 3 Midday: 9-0-5, Lucky 7 fires) for us to pick up,” Battalion sudden it just flared up real big The Lower Lake fire is well be held at Walker Valley High Sum: 14 Jumbo Bucks Lotto: 10-11-16- Chief Carl Schwettmann of the again.” short of historic proportions. One School Saturday. Doors will open Cash 3 Morning: 8-0-9 20-25-43 California Department of Forestry Layna Rivas, of Clearlake of the largest wildfires in at 6 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7:30 Cash 4 Evening: 7-7-9-7, and Fire Protection told the San Oaks, evacuated her home over California history was a 2013 p.m. Contact, Tim Yates 423- Lucky Sum: 30 Francisco Chronicle. “With these the weekend and wanted to get blaze that took out 400 square 463-4260 or [email protected]. Cash 4 Midday: 9-0-1-8, Lucky drought-stricken fuels, it’s just back to feed her chickens. miles of Sierra Nevada wilderness. ——— Sum: 18 IT’SASPECIAL Big Spring United Methodist Cash 4 Morning: 8-7-2-0 Church will have its monthly cov- Tennessee Cash; 05-18-23-32- Feds charge 3 men accused of prepping for martial law ered-dish dinner Wednesday at 6 35, Bonus: 5 DAY FOR ... RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Three Walter Eugene Litteral, 50, Litteral planned to makes explo- p.m. North Carolina men fearing a gov- Christopher James Barker, 41, sives out of tennis balls covered in GeorGia ernment takeover and martial law and Christopher Todd Campbell, nails and coffee cans filled with All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03- Dack Guy, Cettina Gage, stockpiled weapons, ammunition 30, are accused of stockpiling guns ball bearings. 04-09-11-12-19-20-21-23-24 Shatonya McCann, Ruth Boring, and tactical gear while attempting and ammunition, as well as According to the documents, CHURCH All or Nothing Evening: 01-02- Jarrett Choate, Constance to rig home-made explosives, attempting to manufacture pipe both Litteral and Campbell spoke 04-05-07-08-09-10-17-20-22-23 Redmer, Greg Harden, Annette according to charges announced bombs and live grenades from mil- openly about their opposition to ACTIVITIES All or Nothing Morning: 05-09- Greene, Hiawatha Brown, Jan by the Justice Department on itary surplus “dummy” grenades, Jade Helm 15, a series of ongoing 10-12-14-15-17-18-21-22-23-24 Shirley, Dustin Vaughan and Pam Monday. according unsealed criminal com- special forces training missions in All or Nothing Night: 01-03-04- Strickland, who are celebrating The men from Gaston County, plaints. several Southwestern states that Al Taylor will be the speaker 05-07-10-12-13-15-17-18-23 birthdays today …Briar Burrell, near Charlotte, were arrested by The close to 60 pages of informa- has drawn suspicion from resi- Thursday at 7 a.m., for His Hands Cash 3 Evening: 4-9-8 who turns 24 today… Jarrett and federal authorities on Saturday tion compiled by federal authori- dents who fear it is part of a Extended devotional at Garden Cash 3 Midday: 3-3-1 Michelle Choate, who celebrated after a month’s investigation. ties since July include allegations planned military takeover. Plaza, 3500 Keith St. Cash 4 Evening: 7-9-0-4 their anniversary Monday ... www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Tuesday, August 4, 2015— 3 Cash urges teachers to ‘believe’ every child ‘is going to make it’ By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG The director then asked the work to do in other areas. Banner Staff Writer teachers to ponder whether or not Later Monday afternoon, the they believe in themselves as Tennessee Department of In her first in-service address as teachers. Education announced Michigan the director of Bradley County She noted a student will often be Avenue Elementary School was Schools, Dr. Linda Cash urged able to sense whether or not a named a Reward School, meaning teachers to never give up on stu- teacher is confident in his or her it is among the top 10 percent of dents — even when the going gets abilities, and many students des- schools in the state. tough. perately need confident teachers. Taylor Elementary was named a Speaking to Bradley County She said that is because stu- Focus School because of its gaps in teachers before they began a joint dents need someone who can show achievement between students session with the Cleveland City confidence in them, and even the who are “economically disadvan- and Polk County school systems toughest-looking students “are soft taged” and those who are not. Monday, she stressed the impor- inside,” young and wanting to While the county has one Focus tance of making sure students know someone cares about them. School, Park View Elementary was Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS reach important performance MAKING A POINT, Bradley CLEVELAND DIRECTOR of Schools Dr. Martin Ringstaff, right, Cash also stressed “there’s noth- named to the state’s Focus Exit goals. ing easy about teaching.” However, list, meaning it made good enough County Director of Schools Dr. and master of ceremonies Kelly Kiser, left, recognized longtime “I firmly believe that we have to she said it is one of the most progress to be removed from the Linda Cash shares how a Cleveland educator Linda Leamons at Monday’s convocation. be all in to get them ready,” Cash important jobs that exists. Focus list. teacher’s confidence in a student Leamons has taught in Cleveland Schools for 45 years, and perhaps said. “You are the most decisive “In our classrooms day after Debbie Melton of Don Ledford can change his or her life. a hundred of her former students were in the audience. element a kid can have.” day, the future sits there,” Cash Automotive brought an extra dose Cash said a teacher will often said. “They need teachers to of excitement to the room when hear a particular question from his believe in them, themselves and she helped a teacher win the or her students: “What are we their colleagues.” chance to drive a new car through- going to do today?” Cash said she only ended up out the new school year. She stressed each student where she is today because she The winner was chosen from arrives at school with certain had someone who believed in her. among the school system’s most expectations from his or her She described herself as “a child of recent building-level teachers of teacher. It is important to meet poverty” who later learned educa- the year, and the winner was those expectations. She added it is tion was the key to bettering her Emma Barnes, a teacher at Walker important for students to know life. Valley High School. She will be able teachers also expect great things She said all who support stu- to drive a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze from them. dents by doing things like driving that will be leased at no cost to her. Having served as a school prin- buses and providing nutritious cipal over some of the years that meals are vital to making sure stu- preceded her becoming the county dents are able to learn. DON’S schools director, she shared the However, she also stressed story of a boy she called “Sam.” teachers are “the most decisive ele- This 5-year-old kindergarten ment” to making sure students FENCE CO. Since 1961 Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS student “cussed like a sailor,” learn. DENNING CENTER teacher Seth LaMangia, left, was the recipient of a new car from Ledford refused to listen to his teacher and Before Cash spoke, Bradley ALL TYPES Automotive during Monday’s treachers convocation at North Cleveland Church of God. Other teachers kicked and bit when he did not get County Schools testing coordina- his way. tor gave the educators a brief OF FENCING of the year for 2014-15 are shown receiving gifts from the car’s trunk, while radio personality Steve Cash said she ended up working Hartline talks with LaMangia. overview of recent test scores. with him a lot, as he ended up While the school system had 479-6212 spending much of his time in the seen improvements in areas like principal’s office. math, Gill noted there is still some & 336-1501 Ringstaff initiatives 212 Degree Program; She discovered while trying to get him to do his work, he was a “smart kid” capable of doing first- Arnold recognized as Reward School grade and even second-grade work. He was bored, and he was BUYING not getting the structure he needed By LARRY C. BOWERS Principal Michael Chai was called class. More than 50 stood up. ALL COINS & CURRENCY COLLECTIONS Banner Staff Writer to the stage by Ringstaff and mas- Another big presentation at home or at school. Small or Large – Copper/Silver/Gold ter of ceremonies Kelly Kiser. Chai Monday was a new car to a Cash said that boy needed New initiatives, new teachers, a was given a decorated bag. deserving teacher. Debbie Melton someone who would push him to DALTON GOLD & SILVER EXCHANGE new logo, a new-car giveaway, In the bag was a huge present of Ledford Automotive attended improve, who would not let him 108 South Hamilton Street, Dalton, Georgia prospects of a new school year for Chai, but also for his entire the program for the event. cuss and call himself dumb. Grant Campbell (706) 226-3504 and a huge new award for Arnold With a little help, he began to staff and students. Asked why the dealership was LIFE MEMBER: American Numismatic Association, National Silver Dollar Memorial School highlighted It was an announcement from presenting the leased vehicle for a complete his work. She said she Roundtable. CERTIFIED DEALER: PCGS Professional Coin Grading Service, Monday’s convocation for the the Tennessee Department of teacher to use during the school also got him to start using the NGC Numismatic Guarantee Corp. and CAC Certified Acceptance Corp. Cleveland City School System. Education that the Cleveland ele- year, she said, “We do not have phrase “French fry” instead of the The program was held at North mentary school has been selected the talent to teach our future expletive starting with the same Cleveland Church of God, follow- as a Reward School. This places employees, so we’re going to sup- letter he so often favored. ing earlier programs by Bradley the school among the state’s top 5 port you guys.” Cash stressed teachers need to Featuring Award Winning County and Polk County schools, percent. Winning the 2016 Chevrolet focus on the big picture, on what and a combined gathering to hear This award is especially pleas- Cruz for the year was Denning students can be in the future. + Matt Cordell + one of the nation’s most dynamic ing, since Arnold was listed Center’s Seth LaMagna. Each of “You have to believe that every education motivators. among the bottom 10 percent just last year’s teachers of the year single child that steps into your Elvis Tribute Artist Director of Schools Dr. Martin three years ago. received a key, and Lamanya’s room is going to make it,” Cash Ringstaff announced the admin- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam key started the car. said. stration will forego the old and Education Commissioner Cleveland radio personality She asked the teachers to close Employee of the Month presenta- Candice McQueen announced the Steve Hartline kept the teachers their eyes and think of “that” stu- tion for a new initiative titled the state’s 170 Reward Schools (for informed on progress of the car dent, the student who gives them 212 Degree Program. 2014-15) earlier in the day. These giveaway. the most trouble. She then told Honorees each month will be Reward Schools span 59 districts Cleveland High School’s Drum them to picture him or her gradu- Saturday, August 8, 2015 nominated by their peers for going across Tennessee. Line opened Monday’s program, ating from high school and later Historic Gem Theater in Etowah above and beyond what is expect- One Arnold teacher, Adam led by Kiser in his Raider cos- going to college and launching a ed of them. successful career. One Big Show - 7:30 pm Moss, is Southeast Tennessee’s tume. Special Guest Appearance by Kingdom Heir’s Gospel Pianist Andy Stringfield Ringstaff named the first four Teacher of the Year, and compet- The convocation also sported a The challenges a student faces now don’t have to dictate his or her TICKET OUTLETS: 212 Degree selections of the year. ing for Tennessee Teacher of the new logo saying, “The Greatest Relics Antiques in Cleveland The very first award went to Year honors. School System on the Planet.” future, she explained. Teachers Savannah Oaks Winery in Delano Ringstaff’s assistant Andrea Chai will be talking with the Another initiative being started can help students find their poten- or Buy Your Tickets Online Byerly. Not only does Byerly Banner later this week about the by Ringstaff this year is “Raider tial. at www.EtowahTN.org assist the director, she also award, and the people at Arnold Challenge Questions.” The direc- “Do you believe that? I do,” Cash Andy Stringfield CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY! assists other administrators, Memorial who made it happen. tor of schools is asking students, said. HURRY! ONLY GENERAL Cleveland Board of Education Kiser and Ringstaff also named parents, staff and the general She added a teacher cannot fully ADMISSION TICKETS $15 LEFT members and handles publicity all the new teachers in the city public to e-mail questions about know where a student will end up. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: and public relations. “What we do know is that we 423-263-6575 423-618-0375 system, going from school to the school system and/or educa- Sponsored by Merchants and Friends of Etowah & Etowah Parks and Recreation Another presentation went to school. They also recognized tion to the central office. make a difference,” Cash said. maintenance supervisor Hal teachers for their longevity with Ringstaff will go online and Taylor. Taylor has been com- Cleveland Schools with service attempt to answer as many of mended throughout the school pins. these inquiries as possible. system for completion of summer Several of the new teachers are The director of schools cau- projects, including extensive transfers from the Bradley tioned the teachers concerning upgrades at the new Denning County School System. the days and months, ahead. Center for Technology and “Look at all the people we’ve “It’s going to be crazy,” he said. Careers. saved,” joked Ringstaff. “Beginning tomorrow.” Cleveland High instructor Jon Eighteen teachers were recog- “We’re going to have more kids Souders received a third 212 nized for 10 years employment, than we had last year, but we’ll Degree award for his guidance of 20 for 15 years, five are 20-year get them to the finish line (some the school’s broadcasting pro- veterans, four for 25 years, four way).” gram. The Cleveland High pro- for 30, and three have been teach- Ringstaff acknowledged that gram was recently named the No. ing Cleveland students for 35 many of the teachers were going 1 program in the nation. years. back to their schools Monday Cleveland High engineering and A special recognition was made afternoon, “because kids will be design instructor Ben Williams to Linda Lemons, who has taught coming by the droves on was named the fourth and final in the Cleveland School System Tuesday.” recipient as Ringstaff kicked off for 45 years, mostly at Cleveland He said he plans to send the this new recognition program. High. teachers an e-mail in three days, Williams led a group of Business manager Brenda asking, “Which one are you focus- Cleveland High students through Carson, who retired recently, had ing on?” the construction of an aquaponics acknowledged Lemon’s years of “You’re going to treat every dome. The students took their service and what she meant to child as well as you can,” he creation to Nicaragua this sum- her during her school years. emphasized. mer to assist a rural village. Ringstaff and Kiser asked Ringstaff was also planning to
Near the end of Monday’s con- teachers in the audience to stand visit all nine schools in the system vocation, Arnold Elementary up if they had been in Lemon’s for today’s first day of classes. º
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Ex-con accused of killing body. We’re confident we’ll be teachers and students are work- worth reviewing for clarity able to establish that,” Vick said ing harder than ever, and it’s police officer turns self in in a telephone interview from his paying off.” MT. JULIET (AP) — Tennessee “When I wrote both speakers Nashville with gun safety advo- MEMPHIS (AP) — An ex-con Richmond office. Sex assault task force lawmakers should consider the letter when I signed the bill, I cates. accused of fatally shooting a Vick also said Hunter and his reviewing a new law that allows said because this is changing “If this is allowed to stand, police officer who interrupted a friends were not the aggressors created in Johnson City handgun carry permit holders to things it merits some close some of these major festivals drug deal turned himself in in the bar fight. JOHNSON CITY (AP) — A sex- bring firearms to parks, play- observation to see are there may decide to end or move out of Monday, ending an intensive ual assault task force has grounds and sports fields follow- some situations that we should public parks,” Harris said. two-day manhunt, authorities 10 named to panel to review formed in Johnson City in an ing a key opinion from the state’s go back in and address,” Haslam “Given the economic impact of said. Tenn. K-12 education standards effort to improve services for vic- attorney general, Gov. Bill said. “I would urge the these festivals, we have to do Tremaine Wilbourn, 29, is NASHVILLE (AP) — Gov. Bill tims. Haslam said Monday, Legislature to go back and say something so that people can feel accused of killing officer Sean Haslam and the speakers of the The idea for the panel came Attorney General Herbert are there specific situations, now safe at major festivals and con- Bolton on Saturday night, after House and Senate have appoint- from a conversation between Slatery issued an opinion last that you have the attorney gen- certs. We need legislation that the officer approached a car ed the 10 members of a commit- police Chief Mark Sirois and res- week saying private organiza- eral’s opinion, that you want to makes clear that organizers can along a street that had been tee established to review K-12 ident Ruth Read, who created tions that use the parks for provide clarity to.” ban guns at these events when known for years as a quiet oasis education standards in Women Matter Northeast events cannot prevent licensed Under the new law, Slatery they believe there is a security amid a troubled neighborhood. Tennessee. Tennessee last year in an unsuc- permit holders from taking said in the opinion, local govern- risk.” Wilbourn was with his family Haslam appointed Sharen cessful effort to fight an abortion weapons into the events. His ments can’t prohibit permit Beth Joslin Roth, policy direc- and an attorney when he turned Cypress, dean of education at amendment. Read and members opinion has sparked concern holders from taking handguns to tor for the Safe Tennessee Project, himself in. Freed-Hardeman University; of Women Matter were looking among organizers of events like parks and therefore can’t dele- said there have been at least 20 “I think he felt the walls clos- Tracy Franklin, principal at for another issue to focus on, the Memphis in May festival that gate the authority to anyone accidental shootings in Tennessee ing in and thought it would be in Steekee Elementary School in which led to discussions with draws thousands each year. else. so far this year and that there’s a his best interest to turn himself Loudon; Amy Gullion, instruc- Sirois about untested rape kits Although he signed the bill Organizers of events at greater “possibility of these kinds in,” Memphis Police Director tional coach at Smyrna that the department has stored. earlier this year, Haslam said at Nashville’s new Ascend of accidental shootings happening Toney Armstrong said Monday. Elementary School; and Doug After three meetings, “we the time in a letter to the speak- Amphitheater and next year’s in extremely crowded situations Armstrong spoke briefly to Hungate, academic director at decided there were a lot of ques- ers of the House and Senate that Memphis in May celebration such as an outdoor concert venue Wilbourn and the suspect told Cheatham County Central High tions unanswered, a lot of poli- he remained concerned about have said they planned to ban or festival.” him: “I want you to know that School. cies that could be drafted and a potential unintended conse- guns. Under Slatery’s opinion, The Tennessee Firearms one, I’m not a cold-blooded killer Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey lot of resources that could be quences for local leaders. they couldn’t do that. Association said it has analyzed and two, I am not a coward.” selected former Early Reading connected in this community The governor acknowledged to Senate Democratic Leader Lee the opinion and generally agrees Armstrong had used that word First director Shirley Curry of that so far had not been connect- reporters following a Mt. Juliet Harris of Memphis, who opposed with its conclusions, but to describe Wilbourn during the Waynesboro, teacher Darcie ed,” she said. event on Monday that Slatery’s the new law and requested the “believes that the opinion, read manhunt. Finch of Nashville and Kingsport Read and Sirois agreed to cre- opinion has raised questions opinion, believes it could have in isolation, creates potential Schools Superintendent Lyle ate the 11-member panel in an that may justify lawmakers “negative implications across the and unnecessary confusion Attorney: Titans wide receiver Ailshie. effort to improve victim services. reviewing the guns-in-parks state.” He plans to host a round- regarding the current status of didn’t sucker punch anybody House Speaker Beth Harwell’s The panel is also working on pre- measure for possible clarity. table later this month in Tennessee law on this subject.” NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The appointments are Cathy Kolb, a vention measures and improving attorney for Tennessee Titans special educator at Moore communication among various wide receiver Justin Hunter said Magnet STEM Elementary in agencies. Monday that his client didn’t Clarksville; Shannon Duncan, Read told The Johnson City sucker punch anybody outside a assistant principal at Tullahoma Press that the task force has Virginia Beach bar following a High School; and David Pickler, already identified resources to massive brawl inside of it over former chairman of the Shelby help victims and is working on the July Fourth weekend. County Board of Education from others. Hunter has been charged with Germantown. “What we’re trying to do here malicious wounding in his Tennessee schools recognized is raise awareness in the com- hometown for punching some- for achievement, growth munity that there needs to be one multiple times, although MT. JULIET (AP) — Tennessee more priority put on victims, he’s been released on bond. schools across the state are both by those in city administra- Prosecutors contend Hunter being recognized for their tions and even private citizens interrupted a conversation a achievement and growth. need to be educated,” Read said. man was having with someone The Reward Schools span 59 Sirois said the police depart- else at the Sandbar Raw Bar in districts and include 93 schools ment is invested in the issue but the oceanfront resort area of the that serve mostly economically must follow guidelines when it city. After words were disadvantaged populations. comes to rape kits. exchanged, Hunter punched the This year’s list recognized 76 “The police department thor- man in the face twice, according schools for overall academic oughly investigates reports of AP photo to prosecutors. After a melee achievement and 85 schools for sexual assault and rape as it Officers surround the scene of a tent collapse in Lancaster, N.H., Monday. Authorities say the cir- ensued and the bar was cleared, annual value-added growth. does other crimes, and makes cus tent collapsed when a severe storm raked the New Hampshire fairground. prosecutors contend the man The list names nine schools every attempt to bring the perpe- who Hunter originally punched that earned both designations, trator to justice, if possible,” was bent over and spitting out rising to the top 5 percent for Sirois said. blood on the sidewalk, and annual value-added growth while Officials: 1 killed, 2 injured Officials probing New Hampshire tent Hunter “sucker punched” him also ranking in the state’s top 5 in triple shooting in Athens again, before hopping into a percent for overall achievement. ATHENS (AP) — Authorities collapse that killed father, daughter waiting vehicle. Prosecutors said W.A. Wright Elementary say one man was killed and two LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — the circus with her 3-year-old wind gusts and hail, blew the man’s jaw was broken and School in Wilson County was one others were injured in a triple Safety officials in New son, said it suddenly went dark through around 5:30 p.m. he had to be treated at a hospi- of the nine schools, and students shooting in Athens. Hampshire are investigating the and she heard someone scream- Monday, just as the first of two tal. were treated with visits from Multiple media outlets report collapse of a circus tent during a ing, “Get out, get out.” scheduled shows was begin- On Monday, Hunter attorney Gov. Bill Haslam and Education that officials from the Tennessee severe storm that killed a father “I see these very large metal ning. Toby Vick said the sucker punch Commissioner Candice McQueen Bureau of Investigation say 40- and daughter and injured about poles that are in the ground and Degnan said about 100 peo- never happened. on Monday. year-old Rendell Correy Jones 22 others. go through the top of the tent, I ple were inside the tent at the “He didn’t sucker punch any- Said Haslam: “Tennessee died after the shooting on “We all this morning have see them starting to come out of time, and a man and a girl died. Saturday. heavy hearts,” Gov. Maggie the ground and fly up, into the Their names were not released. U.S. Treasury estimates Officials say 37-year-old Hassan told WMUR-TV early air toward us,” she told WMUR- The injured were taken to four Matthew Moore and 47-year-old Tuesday. “We lost two lives — a TV. She said 10 to 30 seconds regional hospitals. Their condi- Tim White were both hospital- father and a daughter — at an later, the pole slammed onto the tions were not immediately $552B in borrowing this year ized. Their conditions are event that was supposed to be bleacher where she and her son known. unknown. fun.” had been sitting. The circus operator, WASHINGTON (AP) — The that began last October and will Agents from the Tennessee Authorities were looking at Fire Marshal William Degnan Sarasota, Florida-based Walker Treasury Department on end on Sept. 31. The figure Bureau of Investigation are how the tent was put up at the said it was the first time his International Events, did not Monday estimated that it will would be a drop of 17.6 percent working alongside the Athens Lancaster Fairgrounds, about agency had investigated a tent return a call seeking comment end up borrowing $552 billion from last year’s $670 billion Police Department and investiga- 90 miles north of the capital of collapse. He asked that anyone late Monday. The circus was for the current budget year, the and represent the smallest tors from the District Attorney Concord. They also were talking with images or video of the scheduled to head to Bradford, lowest total in eight years. annual amount since the gov- General’s office to determine to survivors and witnesses. event to contact his office. Vermont, for shows on Tuesday The Treasury’s borrowing ernment borrowed $150 billion what led up to the shooting and Heidi Medeiros, who was at The storm, packing 60 mph and Wednesday. estimate covers the budget year in 2007. to figure out who is responsible.
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