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161st yEAR • No. 280 MARCH 23, 2016 ClEVElAND, tN 26 PAGES • 50¢ Legal forum to spotlight fraud, scam activity By RICK NORTON Library in conjunction with the Bradley Division of Consumer Affairs; Rachel seating is still available. Associate Editor County Bar Association and the Bradley Powers, director of Policy and Development Depending on subject matter, the size of County Law Library Commission, the latest for the Division of Consumer Affairs of the past legal forum crowds has been moderate Scammers and fraudsters looking to take in the legal forum series will kick off at 7 Tennessee Department of Commerce and to heavy. Because this one involves the a chunk out of the wallets of Bradley County p.m. Insurance; and Sgt. Daniel Morton, repre- worsening wave of scam and fraud artistry, residents may find a bite being taken out of Jack Tapper, former president of the local senting the Identity Crimes Unit of the Tapper projects public response will be their own schemes with today’s announce- Bar Association who has coordinated the Tennessee Highway Patrol. strong. ment of the next Community Legal Forum. popular civic seminars since their 2010 As is the tradition surrounding the inter- This is the second time in three years the Compliments of an ongoing, three- inception, will again moderate the 90- active sessions, the coming forum is open to legal forums have spotlighted fraud. The pronged partnership, the coming forum — minute gathering while also serving as a the public with free admission. subject has resurfaced because of the grow- scheduled for next Thursday, March 31 — panelist. Because the forum will be held in the ing frequency of such crime attempts in the will feature prevention tips against a pletho- Joining him in the discussion group will library’s Community Room, seating is limit- Cleveland and Bradley County community, ra of growing threats ranging from cyber- be a collection of professionals whose shared ed and will be first come, first served. For the local attorney explained. crime to telephone fraud to medical identity cause is to work together in protecting the this reason, those planning to attend are “Almost three years ago we conducted a theft, and beyond. public from scam artists: Bill Giannini, encouraged to contact the library at 423- Hosted by the Cleveland/Bradley Public deputy commissioner of the Tennessee 472-2163, ext. 126, to register and to assure See LEGAL, Page 6 tapper Inside Today Robinson Structure appointed price set to state to go up task force Education, workforce slightly readiness are targets Workhouse cost By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner Staff Writer rises to $2.85M Bears win again A Bradley County educator has By BRIAN GRAVES The Bradley Central Bears been named to a state task force Banner Staff Writer continue to roll on the baseball created to discuss education and field, picking up a series sweep workforce readiness. Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES Advertising for bids for the new over the Ooltewah Owls. The Arlette Robinson, career and tHE BRADlEy CouNty Bar Association presented its inaugural Citizens Service Awards workhouse facility at the Bradley Cleveland Blue Raiders found the technical education director for Tuesday afternoon. Participating were, back row from left, Judge Andrew Freiberg, attorney James County Justice Center will begin going tough against Soddy-Daisy. Bradley County Schools, is among Logan and Judge Sandra Donaghy. In the front row are Public Defender Richard Hughes, BCBA Sunday, with a bid opening It took Lee 14 innings but the those who have been named to the Secretary Wencke West, honorees Alvin Word and Dave Milen, Circuit Court Clerk Gayla Miller and scheduled for April 21. baseball Flames got the victory Tennessee Department of BCBA President Jerry Hoffer. County Mayor D. Gary Davis over Trevecca. On the gridiron, Education’s new Career Forward provided updates on the project the Tennessee Volunteers Task Force. to members of the Commission returned to the practice field. See State Education Commissioner Finance committee during their Sports, Pages 11-13. Dr. Candice McQueen on Tuesday Citizens Justice Awards meeting Monday afternoon. announced the education, busi- Commissioners learned from ness and community leaders who information received in a March Honoring 4 men will be serving on it. 18 letter from architect Grand The Career Foward Task Force is Four grand jury leaders first recipients Tharp of Cope Architecture the who gave back being described as “a group cost of the structure will face a designed to examine and explore By BRIAN GRAVES slight increase. What do Herb Stafford, Joseph Banner Staff Writer ways to better engage students in Tharp told the Commission in “Pinky” Blackburn, Ernie Jackson their academic preparation, per- Everyday citizens are the backbone of a fair July 2015 the estimated cost of and Oscar Kelley have in common? sonal and social and equitable American justice system. the facility was That’s an easy one. They are four of development It was with that in mind the Bradley County $2,765,880. Bradley County’s finest who have and workplace Bar Association presented its first Citizens That price spent years paying tribute to readiness.” Justice Awards at the Bradley County Justice has now risen Bradley County’s finest. Read about “Many stu- Center’s Criminal Court room Tuesday afternoon. to $2,849,329. them in the editorial on Page 14 of dents are still The awards are designated for those in the According to today’s edition. not adequately 10th Judicial District who contribute their time the letter, there prepared to take and energy to helping the justice system operate. are six areas advantage of “The basis of the decision to honor citizens that caused Forecast opportunities participating in our judicial system results from the price tag to after high a project started by federal district judges across increase: Robinson school gradua- the country,” said attorney James Logan. 1. A roof was Davis tion,” McQueen He said the three branches of government added to the said. “This group of leaders will “have fallen in their approval by the American recreation yard “so that drugs Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES and paraphernalia cannot be bring diverse perspectives as we public.” BCBA PRESIDENt JERRy HoffER pres- discuss concrete ways we can thrown into the recreation area. “Trial courts across the country sense this and ents a $2,000 check to Jill Barrett, coordinator of strengthen the integration of post- have called on bar associations and interested The new roof adds approximately secondary and workforce readiness the 10th District Drug Court for use in the pro- $16,000 to the construction See JUSTICE, Page 6 gram. See ROBINSON, Page 6 See STRUCTURE, Page 6
Today’s outlook is for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 68. BHRC will get closer Suicide task force Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Thursday calls for clouds and an 80 percent being developed chance of showers or thunder- Medicare monitoring storms, with a high near 66. South also 40 Medicare residents. winds of 5 to 15 mph could gust as By LARRY C. BOWERS for 4-county area Banner Staff Writer Administrator Scott Oliver high as 25. Thursday night calls for reported BHRC had 70 referrals By LARRY C. BOWERS cloudy skies and an 80 percent The board of Bradley in February. Banner Staff Writer chance of rain, with a low around Healthcare and Rehabilitation “Last year at this time we had 44. Center received some good news 31,” he emphasized. “Five years Tim Tatum, director of Behavioral Health at at Tuesday’s monthly meeting, ago, we only had 151 admis- Tennova Health Care and a volunteer on Gov. Bill but also some information of sions.” Haslam’s Healthier Tennessee Community Index concern. He said the facility is on track Initiative, was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s Board member Sandra Snider for more than 350 this year. noon luncheon of the Bradley County Health Classified...... 16-17 provided the residents report Oliver said the facility, with Council. Comics...... 24 which shows the census has 184 residents, is getting close to Tatum was discussing Tennessee’s Suicide Editorials...... 14 climbed to 184, which is favor- being bed-locked since it offers Prevention Network, a public-private partnership able for the facility following Horoscope...... 24 some down months. There are Lifestyles...... 19-21 See BHRC, Page 6 tim tatum See SUICIDE, Page 5 Obituaries...... 2 Stocks...... 4 ‘Unity in diversity’ urged Sports...... 11-13 TV Schedule...... 25 Weather...... 9 by native South African By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner Staff Writer Around Town Dr. Edley J. Moodley, director of the intercultural studies program Hank Adams wanting to know at Lee University, is hoping everyone will see there can be “unity in what happened in 2002 ... April diversity.” Callahan checking in on a sick Speaking to the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club recently, he shared friend ... Melody Smith enjoying what it was like moving to the melting pot that is the United States of rocking her granddaughter to America. sleep ... Marley Flowers adding Originally from Durban, South Africa, Moodley moved to the United more goldfish to her pond ... States in 1994 to continue his education. Briar Lee searching for a lost “When people ask where I come from ... my tongue-in-cheek notepad ... Doug Bell talking response is, ‘I come from Cleveland, Tennessee,’” Moodley said. about a cruise. Right before he moved to the U.S., his home country of South Africa was in the midst of an important moment in its history. On April 27, 1994, people of all races were allowed to vote in a dem- ocratic election for the first time. Before then, nonwhite citizens did not have the same voting rights as white citizens.
6489076 75112 Dr. Edley Moodley Junwei Jia Bibik Pokharel See UNITY, Page 8 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Buffett’s NoVo OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Foundation Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 to help young prior to the service. Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) Juanita Brown and great-nephews, and great- in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday Family and friends will process great-nieces and great-great- and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Juanita Brown, 78, of to Pond Hill Baptist Church girls of color Cleveland, died on Tuesday nephews scattered among differ- Phone (423) 472-5041. Cemetery for the graveside serv- ent states. night, March 22, 2016, at her ice. WASHINGTON (AP) — A founda- home. The funeral will be held at 2 Stephen L. 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By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 largest single investment dedicated By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $ 67.00 $ 130.00 Her family will receive friends solely to addressing inequities from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday at Print + E-Edition By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $ 79.25 faced by young female minorities in the funeral home prior to the By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 26.25 $47.25 $ 90.50 the United States. service. By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 The foundation will canvas the We invite you to send a mes- nation, talking to girls and their James Clay Orange sr. sage of condolence and view the E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 advocates to solicit ideas from James Clay Orange Sr., 82, of Patton family guestbook at Cleveland, died Monday, March www.fikefh.com. Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 them on how best to invest the 21, 2016. money. The official funding process He is survived by his wife of 60 won’t begin until early 2017, the years, Mary T. Orange; son, Buffetts said. James Clay “Jim” Orange Jr.; “Our goal is to create the condi- nephews: Michael (Judy) Bridges Gilliland Drive shooting tions for change by advancing the and Danny (Beverley) Bridges; work of the real experts in this nieces: Lynell Bridges and Susan movement: girls and young women (Steve) Pippin; great-nieces and is still under investigation of color and the advocates working great-nephews; and faithful com- Pansy Taylor with them,” Peter Buffett said. panion, Dusty. Pansy Taylor, 67, of Cleveland, The service will be held 1 p.m. died Monday afternoon, March transported to Erlanger The investment is the latest pub- By ALLEN MINCEY Friday, March, 25, 2016, at 21, 2016, in a local hospital. Banner Staff Writer Hospital for treatment. lic acknowledgment that adoles- Hermitage Funeral Home with A memorial service is being Whether Eversole was the cent female minorities need as Pastor C.R. Gregory and Brother planned for Saturday, April 2, The shooting that occurred at victim of the burglary or much assistance as boys. One of Ada L. Gates Brian Sutton officiating. 2016. a Gilliland Drive address early involved in the burglary was President Barack Obama’s signa- Interment to be held at A complete obituary along with Tuesday morning has led to Ada L. Gates, 87, a resident of not made available by the ture achievements is the “My Hermitage Memorial Gardens the finalized details of the memo- one arrest over what the Cleveland passed away Monday, with military honors. Family rial service will be published later Sheriff’s Office, but Brother’s Keeper” initiative, a pub- March 21, 2016, in a local health Bradley County Sheriff’s investigation into the lic-private effort started by the friends will serve as pallbearers. by Companion Funeral Home care facility. The visitation with family will and Crematory. Office is calling a “home incident is continuing. White House to help younger gen- She was the daughter of the be Thursday, March, 24, 2016, invasion.” Earlier reports had erations of blacks and other late Jess and Ida Dunn Disney. from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday from Jennifer Michelle the victim taken to a minorities stay on the right path. She was also preceded in death 11 a.m. until the time of services. Stevenson has been local fire station from But many have noted that girls by her husband, Marvin O. charged for her role in Gilliland Drive, where need just as much help. The White Gates; and her daughter, the incident that Reneida Anderson. Elton s. Owens he was then transport- House acknowledged the gap in occurred at 182 ed by ambulance to resources in 2014 with its creation She was retired from Bradley Elton S. Owens, 97, of Memorial Hospital as a nursing Tullahoma, passed away peace- Gilliland Drive S.E. just Erlanger. of a new working group as an off- assistant and was a member of fully at her home Sunday, March after midnight on Eversole’s condition shoot of the White House Council Samples Memorial Baptist 20, 2016. Tuesday. was also not available, on Women and Girls chaired by a To submit an obituary, have Stevenson Church. She was a devoted wife She was a member of Grundy the funeral home or crema- She has been charged but he was still at the senior adviser to Obama, Valerie Street Church of Christ in and loving mother. tion society in charge of with facilitation to commit Chattanooga facility at press Jarrett. She is survived by her sons: Tullahoma. aggravated burglary, facilita- time today. Girls and young women of color Odell Gates and his wife, She worked at Camp Forrest, arrangements e-mail the information to tion to commit aggravated More information on the inci- “need mentorships, they need Marylin, and Paul Gates and his AT&T, and was a teacher and assault and vandalism. Other wife, Patti; and her daughter, librarian at Moore County High obituaries@clevelandban- dent should be made available summer job opportunities, they charges are pending. Thursday morning, according need somebody to believe in them Frankie Gates, all of Cleveland; School. ner.com and fax to 423-614- six grandchildren; 11 great- Her passions were education 6529, attention Obits. During the incident, Robert to Chief Deputy Brian Smith of because a lot of them grew up with grandchildren; her brother, Paul and her grandchildren, for whom Eversole was wounded and the BCSO. nobody to believe in them,” Jarrett Disney of Cleveland; her sisters; she never tired of caring. told the Black Women’s Lillian Hollifield of Indiana and She was preceded in death by Roundtable last week. Betty Kieth of Cleveland; and her husband, John Mitchell Even before the White House got several nieces and nephews. Owens; two sisters: Verna Lee involved, other groups around the A Remembrance of Life serv- Stewart and Nellie Vivian country were working specifically ice will be held at 11 a.m. Stewart; and her parents, on improving the lives of girls of Thursday, March 24, 2016, at the Charles Lee and Vivian Stewart. color, including through programs Wildwood Avenue Chapel of Jim She is survived by a son, Rush Funeral and Cremation Joseph S. Owens and wife, like Black Girls Rock! Inc. and The Services with the Rev. Larry Penny, of Tullahoma; daughter, Latina A.R.M.Y., Inc. Humbard. Emiline Hutson and husband, The interment will follow in the Marvin, of Cleveland; four grand- Union Baptist Cemetery. children: Christy Lucich and hus- Emergency drill The family will receive friends band, Dave, of Murfreesboro, this evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at John Hutson and wife, Lisa, of set for Charleston the funeral home. Cane Ridge, John Owens and We encourage you to share wife, Robyn, of Manchester, and Thursday morning your memories and or condo- Joshua Owens and wife, Becky, lences with the family by going to of Lynchburg; and six great- From Staff Reports www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com. grandchildren: Morgan and Kelsey Brantley, Sy Owens, An emergency drill will be con- Mikey and Timothy Lucich, and ducted Thursday at 8 a.m. involv- Wyatt Owens. ing Wacker Polysilicon North Visitation will be Thursday, America, the Bradley County March 24, 2016, at Daves- Emergency Management Agency Culbertson Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. with the funeral follow- and others within Cleveland, ing at 7 p.m. Charleston and Bradley County, Bill Goins Online condolences may be according to an announcement made at www.davesculbertsonfu- Bill Goins, 76, of Cleveland, by Lindsay Hathcock, executive neralhome.com. assistant to Mayor D. Gary Davis. died Tuesday afternoon, March 23, 2016, in a Chattanooga “The purpose will be to conduct health care facility. an exercise to determine readi- Survivors and arrangements ness, communication capabilities will be announced by Companion and verification of parameters Funeral Home. Michelle Curley, Cincinnati Zoo via AP that have been previously studied In ThIs PhOTO taken Monday,and provided by the Cincinnati Zoo, Blakely, an Australian shepherd, and set by professional emer- relaxes with cheetah cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo. The zoo says one of its cheetahs has died two weeks gency responders and employ- after giving birth to five cubs in a rare C-section procedure. The zoo said Tuesday the cheetah named ees,” Hathcock explained in a Willow had been lethargic since giving birth and stopped eating over the last few days. The zoo says media statement. having the dog nearby also helps the cubs develop by giving them a body to climb. “This exercise is not only nec- essary to promote standard safety procedures, it is also just one Billy M. hargis more effort put in place by all Billy M. Hargis, 81, of Coppell, departments in our region to Texas and a former resident of American Muslims decry Cruz ensure a quick and effective Cleveland, died Monday, March response time to any and all 21, 2016. emergencies that may present Survivors and arrangements themselves in an industrial envi- will be announced by Fike community surveillance comments ronment,” he said. Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Hathcock thanked each depart- DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — State militant group has a signifi- are willing to hear.” ment, sector and emergency Some American Muslims feel they cant presence. IS claimed respon- Trump, who has proposed a responder involved in the planned are once again on the defensive sibility for the attacks at the temporary ban on foreign exercise that is regularly per- Odelle Goins Patton following presidential candidate Brussels airport and a subway Muslims entering the U.S, praised formed in Bradley County at vari- Candis Odelle Goins Patton Ted Cruz’s suggestion that station that killed dozens Tuesday Cruz’s plan as a “good idea” that ous locations. passed away Sunday, March 20, Muslim-dominated neighbor- and wounded many more. he supports “100 percent” in an “This effective procedure 2016, in a local health facility. hoods should be subject to Muslims across the county and interview with CNN. The ensures that we are not only steven Moore She was of the Church of God increased surveillance in the groups including the Council on Republican front-runner also faith and devoted her life to serv- ready, but that we are also pre- Steven Moore, 30, lifelong res- wake of the deadly attacks in American-Islamic Relations and intensified his past calls for the ing her Lord. Brussels claimed by the Islamic the Anti-Defamation League con- U.S. to engage in harsher interro- pared and knowledgeable of pos- ident of McMinn County, passed She worked faithfully beside sible adverse scenarios that may away Monday, March 21, 2016, her husband, the Rev. T. Paul State militant group. demned Cruz’s statements, but gation techniques, arguing that need to be addressed beforehand, at UT Medical Center after a Patton, for 40 years pastoring in “We’re targeted even if it’s not many said his reaction was noth- Belgium could have prevented the to ensure success in an emer- yearlong battle with cancer. various churches in Tennessee, our fault,” said Omar Ghanim, ing new. Advocacy groups have bombings had it tortured a sus- gency response,” he said. He was proceeded in death by Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky. She 23, eating Lebanese pizza said for months that the Islamic pect in last year’s Paris attacks his father, Danny Moore; his also was very devoted to caring Tuesday at a suburban strip mall extremist attacks in Paris and who was arrested last week. grandparents: Franklin and for her family. Mildred Givens. in Orange County’s Little Arabia San Bernardino and the intensify- Speaking Tuesday afternoon in She was peceded in death by neighborhood, just miles from ing rhetoric in the presidential New York, Cruz praised the city’s Left to cherish his memory are her husband, the Rev. T. Paul IT’SASPECIAL mother, Charlotte Moore; one Disneyland in California. campaign have ratcheted up ani- police department’s former pro- Patton; her parents, Abraham Ghanim said Islamic State mosity against American gram of conducting surveillance sister, Heather (David) Emerson; Lincoln Goins and Fannie his niece and nephews: Brock, doesn’t represent his faith. Muslims. in Muslim neighborhoods, called DAY FOR ... Elizabeth Merriman Goins; a Silas, Ian, and Abigale; grand- deeply loved sister, Magdalene “They don’t follow the Islamic “We believe we are part of the for its reinstatement and said it mother, Ruth Henderson; and Goins King and her husband a rules or anything Islam,” he said. society. We have the same ideolo- could be a model for police special friend, Tina Roberts; sev- very special brother-in-law, “We’re a peaceful people — we’re gy as mainstream Americans,” departments nationwide. Darla Ramey, Alisa Fowler, eral aunts, uncles, and other Theodore King. not violent.” said Osman Ahmed, a resident of “New Yorkers want a safe and Rachel Goins and Marquitta extended family members and Survivors include her two Cruz said Tuesday that law a Somali neighborhood in secure America,” Cruz said. “New Kelly, who are celebrating birth- friends. daughters: Candis Patton and Celebration of Life service will enforcement should be empow- Minneapolis. “I don’t think the Yorkers saw firsthand the tragic days today ... the Rev. Paul Fox, Paula Patton, both of Cleveland; ered to “patrol and secure Muslim ideology of surveillance of a consequences of radical Islamic be held on Thursday, March 24, special niece, Carol Lackey and who is celebrating his 80th birth- 2016, at 2 p.m. at Boyd Memorial neighborhoods before they Muslim community neighborhood terrorism.” day today ... Tony Cissom, who her husband, Herbert, of Church of God, 1130 North McDonald; two special nephews: become radicalized.” Echoing ear- is the right thing to do. That will After the 9/11 attacks, the New turns 59 ... Tammy Moon, who Congress Parkway, Athens with lier statements from rival Donald send a message that Muslim York Police Department used its turns 50 ... Lebron Maddux, who David King of Chattanooga and the Rev. Scott Carden officiating. Russell T. King Jr., of Ooltewah; Trump, Cruz also said the U.S. Americans are not a part of intelligence division to cultivate turns 50 ... Parker Austin, who The family will receive friends and many special in-laws, should stop the flow of refugees American society ... and that’s the informants and conduct surveil- turns 1 year old today. from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday nieces, nephews, great-nieces from countries where the Islamic message that terrorism groups lance in Muslim communities. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016—3 TENNESSEE BRIEFS Two local Top 10 Most Wanted
Legislature to take up is trying to get her conviction ed Dr. John and Valerie Guenst apprehended by Sheriff’s Office overturned for the murder of her and their daughter Jennifer to controversial de-annexation bill husband, arguing that her trial speak. From Staff Reports Tammy Jeanette Pope, 43, was NASHVILLE (AP) — was tainted by the judge’s addic- Jennifer, who was born male wanted for violation of parole and Lawmakers could soon be voting The Fugitive Division of the possession of cocaine. She was tion to prescription painkillers. but identifies as female, is a 17- Bradley County Sheriff’s Office on a controversial municipal de- The Knoxville News Sentinel year-old Franklin High School booked into the Bradley County annexation bill that could ulti- arrested two members of the Top Jail. reports that attorney Rebecca student who has been using the Ten Most Wanted on Tuesday. mately wind up shrinking the Legrand, who represents female restroom. John Guenst Jessica Nicole Whaley, 39, was size of several Tennessee cities. These were the ninth and 10th arrested for sale and delivery of Raynella Dossett Leath, argued said the bill would be harmful to members of the Top Ten Most A Senate committee is expect- that Knox County Criminal transgender students, who Schedule II narcotics, possession ed to take up the de-annexation Wanted to be arrested in the past of Schedule II narcotics for Court Judge Richard already have a high rate of sui- 30 days. bill on Wednesday afternoon. The Baumgartner’s addiction to cide. And the family raised ques- resale, and possession of target cities in the legislation Schedule IV narcotics for resale. drugs caused him to cut short tions about whether Jennifer, Pope Whaley include, Memphis, Knoxville, cross-examination of witnesses, who looks very much like a girl, She was also booked into the Kingsport, and Chattanooga, shut down questioning of poten- should be using a urinal in the LOTTERY county jail on Tuesday. Sheriff’s Office and the Cleveland The bill would allow voters in tial jurors and refuse her client a boy’s room. Bradley County’s Top Ten Most Daily Banner. It has been printed some areas that were previously new trial. Religious conservatives had Wanted has been very successful in the Cleveland Daily Banner annexed by larger cities to decide An investigation by the pushed the legislation, which NUMBERS in helping arrest fugitives wanted each Tuesday since February on whether to separate from Tennessee Bureau of was sponsored by Rep. Susan on various charges, and is a 2015 in this cooperative effort. them. Investigation found that Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet, and Mike cooperative effort between the Memphis Mayor Bill Strickland (AP) — These lotteries were Baumgartner was addicted to Bell, R-Riceville. But there was drawn Tuesday: has said that if the bill passes it opiates. The TBI also determined concern that the proposal might could be financially “devastating” that Baumgartner had convinced create more confusion. Local to his city. Tennessee a felon on probation in his court schools already have their own Cash 3 Evening: 1-1-8, Lucky $ Senator Bo Watson of Hixon to provide him with pills. The policies on use of bathrooms for and Rep. Mike Carter of Sum: 10 2 Off probe led to a federal conviction transgender students. Cash 3 Midday: 1-8-7, Lucky $10 OR MORE Ooltewah were prime sponsors of for which Baumgartner served the legislation. Both lawmakers Gun safety bill named for Sum: 16 PURCHASE six months. Cash 3 Morning: 3-0-2 DAILY SPECIALS are Republicans in Hamilton “He was an addict whose only 8-year-old victim defeated $ County. NASHVILLE (AP) — A Cash 4 Evening: 1-9-6-5, • Homemade Soups concern was getting his pills,” Lucky Sum: 21 • Breaded Tenderloin 5 Off House kills bill requiring Legrand said to Senior Judge Tennessee House committee has $25 OR MORE defeated a gun safety bill named Cash 4 Midday: 7-4-5-8, Lucky • Shrimp Po’ Boys rear-facing car seats up to age 2 Paul Summers about Sum: 24 • Loaded Waffle Fries PURCHASE Baumgartner on Monday in after an 8-year-old girl who was EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2016 NASHVILLE (AP) — The state • Bread Pudding EXCLUDES 3/17/16, fatally shot by an 11-year-old Cash 4 Morning: 7-4-6-5 LARGE PARTIES AND FUNDRAISERS House Transportation Committee Knox County Criminal Court. Mega Millions: 06-19-34-38- 423-458-4362 Baumgartner’s last act in boy after she and her sister on Tuesday voted to kill a bill 70, Mega Ball: 5, Megaplier: 5 www.wildonionscleveland.com1705 Stuart Avenue NW office was refusing to grant refused to let him see their pup- seeking to raise the mandatory pies. Georgia At The Intersection of 17th and Keith Streets age for toddlers to ride in rear- Leath’s motion for a new trial. On the Greenway • Across from Town Squire Leath was convicted in 2010 in The measure would have made facing car seats from 1 to 2. it a crime for an adult gun owner All or Nothing Day: 01-02-05- Democratic Rep. John Ray the shooting death of her second 06-08-09-11-16-17-18-23-24 husband, David Leath. She was to recklessly leave a gun accessi- Clemmons of Nashville said his ble to a child under age 13. The All or Nothing Evening: 06-09- bill was aimed at bringing sentenced to life with a mandato- 10-11-14-15-16-17-19-20-23-24 You’re invited to a FREE ry 51-year prison stay. Republican-controlled House Tennessee up to date with rec- Civil Justice committee on All or Nothing Morning: 02-06- ommendations of physicians and Leath had also been accused 07-08-10-12-13-17-18-20-21-22 WORKSHOP on Estate Planning... in the 1992 killing of her first Tuesday voted 7-2 against the auto manufacturers, and ensur- bill sponsored by Democratic All or Nothing Night: 01-05-07- “How To Protect Your ‘Stuff’ In Three Easy Steps” ing that “kids up to the age of 2 husband, Ed Dossett. Charges in 08-10-12-15-17-18-21-23-24 that case were later dropped. Rep. Sherry Jones of Nashville. — whose necks and bones have McKayla Dyer was playing out- Cash 3 Evening: 2-2-3 March 29th @ 6:00 to 7:30 PM and not fully developed — are pro- Bill: Swap UT diversity money for side her home in White Pine, Cash 3 Midday: 7-9-0 April 5th @ 2:30 to 4:00 PM tected.” ‘In God We Trust’ stickers about 40 miles outside of Cash 4 Evening: 4-0-4-3 Rhonda Phillippi,, the execu- NASHVILLE (AP) — A bill Knoxville, in October when the Cash 4 Midday: 8-4-9-1 701 17 TH STREET, NW, tive director of Tennessee advancing in the state House boy asked her to go get the pup- Fantasy 5: 01-06-12-28-35 CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE Emergency Medical Services for would redirect money from the pies. The boy was found guilty of Georgia FIVE Evening: 0-3-2-4- Children, told the committee that University of Tennessee’s diversi- first-degree murder last month 0 A FREE EVENT - data indicates that children tyoffice to pay for “In God We for shooting the girl after she Georgia FIVE Midday: 6-9-1-2- under age 2 are 75 percent safer 2 Please Reserve Trust” decals for law enforce- refused to get the dogs. Your Seat Now in rear-facing seats. ment vehicles. Farmers backing out of hemp Mega Millions: 06-19-34-38- “Having the seat backward The bill sponsored by 70, Mega Ball: 5, Megaplier: 5 (423) 479-5555 makes the crash forces go Republican Rep. Micah Van Huss farming after 2015 struggles across the back of the car seat, of Jonesborough would ban state KNOXVILLE (AP) — Many www.MillerLawFirmTN.com instead of the soft tissues of the funds from being used to pro- Tennessee farmers who partici- After two shot, child and their underdeveloped mote the university’s annual Sex pated in the state’s return to bone structure,” she said. Week, the use of gender-neutral industrial hemp farming are not Ga. State seeks But the panel voted 9-8 to pronouns on campus or to inhib- planning on growing the highly study the issue after the it the celebration of religious hol- regulated seed this year, saying new police chief Legislature adjourns for the idays. it wasn’t profitable last year, in year, ending the progress of a part because of delays in getting ATLANTA (AP) — After two peo- Van Huss estimates that the ple were shot in a drug deal on the bill that just weeks ago was move would free up about the seeds through U.S. customs. poised for Gov. Bill Haslam’s sig- In 2015, the state had about campus of Georgia State $100,000 that could be spent on University, the school’s president nature. the university designing, printing 50 farmers sign up to grow the The measure had passed the crop for the first time in more says a search is beginning for a and shipping of the “In God We new police chief. Senate unanimously and the Trust” stickers. Law enforcement than 70 years. This year, with House on a 68-19 vote before less than two weeks left to apply Georgia State President Mark agencies around the state could Becker made the announcement concerns about whether it also order one decal per vehicle. for a growing permit, 25 farmers increased the booster seat have applied, WBIR-TV reported Tuesday, as the investigation con- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam tinued into Monday’s shooting on requirement from age 8 to age has spoken out against disman- Cocke County farmer Chuck Southern Heritage Bank will be 12 caused it to be sent back to Mason said he thought the crop the downtown Atlanta campus. tling diversity funding at higher The Atlanta Journal- the committee. education instructions. would be a “gold mine” for his Closed for Business Clemmons had argued that family, but when farmers’ seeds Constitution reports that Becker the 12-year-old rule is already Transgender bathroom were more than a month late in wrote in a campus-wide email that On Good Friday, March 25 state law unless children are bill dies in subcommittee arriving because of customs Georgia State is looking for some- taller than 4 feet 9 inches. But NASHVILLE (AP) — A bill that delays, the crop turned into a one “whose sole focus will be on House Republicans argued the would require transgender stu- bust for his farm. campus safety.” most common interpretation by dents to use bathrooms that Mason said he had been plan- Police say two people were shot We are proud to honor this holy day in law enforcement and the public match their sex at birth has ning to drastically expand his in a drug deal in a dormitory park- is that the booster seat require- failed. hemp-growing operation this ing lot around 9:30 p.m. Monday. celebration of Christ’s sacrifice ment ends at age 8. The bill died in a House year, but after last year’s failure Clemmons removed the lan- Education Administration and he will return to growing hay. He For all who accept The Gift. guage about the booster seats Planning Committee meeting said that numerous farmers he from the bill, but it wasn’t Tuesday that was packed with knows are also abandoning the enough to persuade skeptical transgender youth who opposed crop. Republicans, who supported the measure. “I’m just not willing to take Southern Heritage Bank will House Majority Whip Timothy Transgender students who that chance this year,” Mason Hill’s motion to put off the bill. testified before the committee said. Reopen for Drive-Thru “We want to make sure we get were elated and said they felt like Tennessee began offering the it right,” the Blountville sharing their personal stories permits last year in the hopes Business Republican said. “Because I feel had impacted the vote. that the plant will become a like from a perception stand- “It feels great to know that my cash crop for areas hurt by the On Saturday, March 26, point and a reality standpoint, voice is counting,” Henry Seaton, falling demand for other agricul- there’s just been a tremendous an 18-year-old student who tural products, such as tobacco. 9 a.m. – Noon amount of discussion, inaccura- attends Beech High School in Hemp is a variety of the cies and questions.” Hendersonville, said after the cannabis plant and is low in the Clemmons expressed dismay vote. Seaton, who was born psychoactive ingredient in mari- at the refusal to take up the bill female but identifies as male, juana, THC. Happy Easter again after he removed the pro- testified last week in a subcom- Washington County farmer visions that had raised con- mittee and then spoke to com- Wayne Smith told the Johnson To You and Yours! cerns. mittee chairman Mark White, R- City Press that he was offered “I certainly find it concerning Memphis, before the meeting. $7 for his small yield of 10 that a leader of the other party Seaton, who said he has to use a pounds of hemp seeds last year. wants to continue to threaten teacher’s restroom that is locked He had paid $254 for a state the safety of children,” he said. half the time, said he thought permit to grow the crop. Clemmons argued that the “bill White listened to him when he Smith decided to keep the has no partisanship whatsoever, spoke with the lawmaker in the seeds and remain positive. Holy Week & Easter Services and is all about public safety — legislative cafeteria. “I’m going to use the harvest- children’s safety on top of that.” Rick Womack, R-Rockvale, ed seed to make oil and maybe St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Judge’s addiction citied in said he had actually changed his sell it as a novelty item,” he said. mind about the bill and would no April 1 is the deadline for attempt to overturn conviction longer support it after hearing farmers to apply for a hemp per- Maundy Thursday March 24, 2016 KNOXVILLE (AP) — A woman more about the issues. He invit- mit this year. 12:10 PM* Holy Communion 6:00 PM Holy Communion, and Footwashing Man won’t descend tall Seattle tree, despite police coaxing Good Friday March 25, 2016 SEATTLE (AP) — Despite hours with them and threw an apple at The incident has attracted of police coaxing, a man remained medics. onlookers and a local TV station 6:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy near the top of an 80-foot tall “Issue appears to be between the has had shown the incident live all sequoia tree in downtown Seattle man and the tree,” Seattle police day. It’s also grown in popularity Holy Saturday March 26, 2016 early Wednesday, refusing to come tweeted. on social media with new Twitter 11:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt, for All down. By Tuesday afternoon, police accounts dedicated to it and the Authorities were alerted to an said traffic was being tied up as hashtag #manintree trending on Children Through Fifth Grade unidentified man in the tree officials closed nearby roads as a Twitter and Facebook. around 11 a.m. Tuesday and he precaution. Negotiators with assistance from Easter Sunday March 27, 2016 was still clinging to its branches at “It is quite a spectacle, honestly,” the Seattle Fire Department were 7:30 AM Holy Communion 2:30 a.m. PDT Wednesday, more police spokesman Patrick Michaud on a fire truck ladder still trying to than 15 hours later. told The Seattle Times. talk the man down from the tree at 9:30 AM Holy Communion and Flowering of the Cross He scrambled down toward the Michaud said police want to 6 p.m. St. Cecilia Children’s Choir will sing bottom just before 9 p.m. but soon make sure the man can get down The man, appearing disheveled 11:30 AM Holy Communion, with Adult Choir made his way back up, snapping without hurting himself or some- with a large beard, longer hair and branches along the way. one else and added that rushing it a red knit hat he dropped during Seattle police say when authori- could create a dangerous situa- the day, has also ripped multiple Nursery provided for all services except Thursday 12:10* ties arrived at the base of the lofty tion. Police have said he appears to branches from the tree and tossed Visitors are Welcome • 320 Broad Street • 476-5541 conifer next to Macy’s department be suffering from a crisis and has them at the ground and at negotia- store, the man refused to speak been yelling intermittently. tors, who caught many of them. 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
CHURCH CIA director’s email ACTIVITIES ‘something terrible and dishonorable’ Navy Chaplain Jerry McNabb will be the speaker Thursday at WASHINGTON (AP) — Former both are based in Florida — “all 7 a.m. for the His Hands CIA Director David Petraeus knew Paula Broadwell (was) Extended Devotional at Garden confided in an email that he had stalking them and me.” He also Plaza, 3500 Keith St. committed “something terrible wrote: “Bottom line: I did some- ——— and dishonorable” by having an thing terrible and dishonorable,” Solid Rock Baptist Church, affair with his married biogra- and he said that by resigning as 4975 Highway 11 South, pher and explained that by CIA director, “I guess she can’t Calhoun, will present “The resigning from the CIA he could compromise me then.” Greatest Story Ever Told” on not be blackmailed, according to Broadwell was not charged Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday a new self-published book by a with stalking or any other crime at 6 p.m. Florida woman caught up in the in the case. Petraeus pleaded ——— scandal. guilty to one misdemeanor Hampton Drive Baptist The 258-page book, charge of mishandling classified Church will have its Easter Egg “Collateral Damage,” is by Jill information relating to docu- hunt at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Kelley of Tampa, who along with ments he provided to Broadwell. Games will be played and hot Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY her husband, Scott, sued the Petraeus did not respond to an dogs will be served. EMPLOYEES AT OCOEE INSURANCE SERVICES have collected new and gently used books government in June 2013 in email inquiry from The ——— for schools in the Bradley County system. The schools are holding a collection of books for pre- Washington, alleging that offi- Associated Press and could not The Combined Choirs of school to fifth-grade students. From left are Samantha Taylor, Melissa Turner, Pam Nelson, Tina cials violated the U.S. Privacy be reached through messages Waterville Baptist Church and Young and Amanda Nelson (holding CiCi). Act by disclosing information left with three of his lawyers. His Candies Creek Baptist Church about them during the FBI’s attorney David Kendall declined will present “The Last Words” investigation of Petraeus, who to comment on Petraeus’ behalf. at 7 p.m. Saturday at Candies resigned over the affair in Broadwell declined to comment Creek. November 2012. on the record. ——— Space station cargo launches The book includes scores of Jill Kelley had complained to Prospect Church of God, excerpted emails and text mes- the FBI in 2012 when an 2220 Harrison Pike, will hold sages that Jill and Scott Kelley unknown person sent her its community Easter Egg hunt personally exchanged with harassing emails. Her complaint at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will by light of nearly full moon Petraeus and his wife, Holly; triggered a criminal investigation be lots of prizes for all ages, Marine Gen. John R. Allen, then- that led agents to Broadwell and free hot dogs and drinks. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — ing in the wake of its October 2014 1999. His widow and two children commander of U.S. forces in exposed their affair. ——— Fresh supplies shipped out late launch explosion at Wallops were on hand for the launch. Afghanistan; and other senior Jill Kelley’s lawyers asked a The East View Baptist Tuesday for the International Island, Virginia. This is the second “Godspeed SS Rick D U.S. government officials. It also federal judge last week to permit Church, Georgetown will pres- Space Station, where the shelves Cygnus assigned to an Atlas; the Husband!” astronaut Terry Virts includes the sexually charged them to withdraw from their civil ent an Easter program, “It Was finally are getting full after a string first flew from Cape Canaveral Air said in a tweet from NASA’s emails about Jill Kelley that FBI lawsuit, citing “irreconcilable Love,” Sunday at 11 a.m. of failed deliveries. Force Station in December. The Mission Control in Houston. investigators traced to Petraeus’ differences” with the Kelleys. ——— Launching beneath the light of a company hopes to resume supply NASA contracted out space sta- biographer, Paula Broadwell. The decision, which came just Revival services will be at nearly full moon, the unmanned runs from Wallops this summer tion cargo deliveries — and begin- Kelley describes her book as weeks after the Justice Ball Play Baptist Church, Old Atlas V rocket provided late-night with its own Antares rockets. ning as early as next year, crew providing a glimpse “beyond the Department declined a secret Fort, Sunday at 6 p.m. and sparkle as it headed north with its SpaceX, meanwhile, is aiming taxi flights — to concentrate on narrative of one powerful man’s $4.35 million settlement propos- Monday through Friday at 7 precious cargo and paralleled the for an April 8 launch of its Dragon getting humans to Mars in the unbridled ego, ill-timed infideli- al, means the family will almost p.m. Carl Pierce from Gallant, East Coast on its way to orbit. cargo carrier; the last one was 2030s. Earlier this month, U.S. ty, a jealous mistress and her certainly collect no judgment Ala., will be speaking. Orbital ATK’s Cygnus capsule destroyed in a June launch acci- astronaut Scott Kelly returned relentless efforts to haunt an from the government. The judge ——— holds nearly 8,000 pounds of food, dent. It will be the first time both a from a yearlong stay at the station, innocent family along with the set a deadline of Thursday Big Spring United Methodist equipment and scientific research Cygnus and Dragon are at the helping to push that goal forward. world’s most iconic military directing the Kelleys to hire new Church will have a Maundy for NASA, including a commercial- orbiting outpost at the same time. —- leaders.” lawyers, object to theirs quitting Thursday service, beginning at quality 3-D printer anyone can Orbital ATK named this capsule Online: On the afternoon his resigna- or advise the judge that they 6 p.m. rent and experimental robotic after the late Rick Husband, com- NASA: http://www.nasa.gov tion was announced, Petraeus planned to represent them- ——— grippers modeled after the thou- mander of the doomed space shut- /mission-pages/station/main wrote in an email to the Kelleys selves. Michigan Avenue Baptist sands of sticky hairs on geckos’ tle Columbia. He piloted the first /index.html that military officials at U.S. Jill Kelley’s book was available Church Choir will present the feet. As usual, some surprises shuttle docking at the Orbital ATK: http://www.orbit Central Command and U.S. for ordering online Tuesday Easter musical, “The King Is were tucked away for the six space International Space Station, in alatk.com Special Operations Command — evening. Coming,” Sunday at 11 a.m. station astronauts, who should There will be no Sunday receive the delivery Saturday. evening service. Its Easter Egg “Maybe they’ll find a few Easter Hunt will be held on Saturday eggs on board, who knows?” Frank Obama birth control plan returns to Supreme Court at 10:30 a.m. Culbertson, Orbital ATK’s space WASHINGTON (AP) — The Eight justices are hearing the The groups say doing so leaves nesses with religious objections to ——— systems president, said with a Supreme Court is taking up a case, following the death of Justice them complicit because the gov- refuse to pay for contraceptives for Bethel Baptist Tabernacle smile early Wednesday. He said he challenge from faith-based groups Antonin Scalia last month. The ernment is using their insurers women. That case involved the will have a “Silent Praise” sign- didn’t want to give away too much, that object to an Obama adminis- challengers could find it hard, and health plans to provide the Hobby Lobby chain of craft stores team Easter program Sunday in case the crew got wind of it. tration effort to ensure their without Scalia, to attract the five contraception. and other companies that said at 6 p.m. There’s also a fire experiment employees and students can get votes they need to prevail. In 2014, the justices divided 5- their rights were being violated ——— that will remain on the Cygnus. cost-free birth control. Contraception is among a range 4, with Scalia in the majority, to under the 1993 Religious Freedom Community Chapel Church Researchers will ignite a large- The justices are hearing argu- of preventive services that must be allow some “closely held” busi- Restoration Act. of God, 1807 Blythe Ave. S.E., scale blaze, in a contained box, to ments Wednesday on the sixth provided at no extra charge under will have its Easter Egg Hunt, see how it spreads in weightless- anniversary of President Barack the health care law. The adminis- Sunday at 12:30 p.m. For more ness. The fire will not be set until Obama’s health care overhaul in a tration pointed to research show- information, call 423-479- the Cygnus departs the space sta- case at the intersection of the law, ing that the high cost of some I SEE BY THE BANNER 2143. tion in May, full of trash for a religion and birth control. methods of contraception discour- ——— destructive re-entry. The 2010 law is making its ages women from using them. A Mount Zion United Named after the swan constella- fourth Supreme Court appearance very effective means of birth con- Cleveland Urban Area Transit ——— Methodist Church, 7223 tion, the Cygnus is one of two in five years. trol, the intrauterine device, can System will be closed Friday, in Evening Light Gospel Georgetown Road, Highway 60, commercial vehicles used to stock The issue this time is the cost up to $1,000. observance of Good Friday Tabernacle, 200 20th St. S.E., will have its Easter Egg hunt the 250-mile-high space station. arrangement the administration Houses of worship and other ——— will have a benefit singing for the Saturday at 2 p.m. There will Both haulers have lost shipments devised to make sure that reli- religious institutions whose pri- The McDonald/Black Fox church fellowship hall, sound be a musical movie, “Rez the to rocket failures over the past 1½ giously oriented colleges, charities mary purpose is to spread the Ruritans will be having a chili equipment and lighting. There Rock That Rolled.” There will years and are still working to catch and advocacy groups do not have faith are exempt from the birth supper, bake sale and auction at will hot dog plates with chips and also be crafts, egg hunt (a prize up. A Russian shipment also to pay for or arrange the provision control requirement. the clubhouse Saturday at 6 a drink for $5. There will also be in every egg) refreshments, ended up destroyed. of contraceptives to which they Other faith-affiliated groups p.m. on the McDonald School brownies for sale. The Living goody bags and photo booth Orbital ATK has been using object, while ensuring that women that oppose some or all contracep- Road. For more information, Right Trio and Not Ashamed will props. Handicapped facilities another company’s Atlas rockets covered under their health plans tion have to tell the government or contact Dana Burgner at 423- be singing. The food starts at 4 will be available. to keep the station supplies flow- still can obtain birth control. their insurers that they object. 650-3032. p.m., and the singing at 6 p.m.
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Source: Morningstar. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 230 1596 Clingan 2080 Chambliss 3858 Candies 112 Stuart 1053 Peerless 3575 Keith Edward ones N. Ocoee St. Ridge Dr. Ave. NW, Creek Ln. Rd. NE, Crossing St. NW J 476-9143 476-0162 Suite 1 Suite C Farmland Corner 339-2885 Suite 201 MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 472-6814 476-3320 476-4325 476-0190 www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016—5 Solution found for historic district house parking issue By JOYANNA LOVE Enforcement because the mud Divel said they would “have to Coyle suggested Real Estate Banner Senior Staff Writer from the yard was flowing onto be careful” because some of the agents in the Historic District The front yard of the house had been graveled to the road when it rained. This is guidelines call for different need to be aware of the guide- The pieces seem to have fallen address the yard being turned into mud from renters a codes violation and needed to measures depending on the lines and make sure a prospec- into place for a solution to a parking in the front yard. The owner of the house, Byron be addressed. The officer had style of the house. Carroll said tive buyer knows a house is in parking-related issue for a Whittington, was informed this was in violation of the suggested gravel as a solution, this was something that the city the historic district. He spoke of house in the city’s historic dis- historic preservation guidelines. He discussed possible but did not seem to know this could look into compiling. a house he saw where a garage trict. solutions with the Historic Preservation Commission at a was in violation of the historic Another rental property in the was close to being converted The front yard of the house special called meeting last week. preservation guidelines, nor did district will be getting a new roof into a detached rental property. had been graveled to address the codes office state that cars after Thomas Coyle received The element was said to be a the yard being turned into mud could not park in the front yard. approval for the project during “selling point” for the house, yet from renters parking in the amount of grass in the yard that for a car to park in front of the “I was very concerned about Tuesday’s meeting. The asphalt zoning prohibits having a sec- front yard. had been there prior to the cars house on the side of the road, Codes Enforcement not knowing shingles will be replaced with a ond building with someone liv- The owner of the house, parking there. since there is not a sidewalk on about the overlay,” Callaway similar style. ing in it on one parcel in the his- Byron Whittington, was the area. said. Parking in the front yard of a “The house looks great since toric district. Triplett, who is a informed this was in violation of home is not permitted in the Commissioner Rufus Triplett Codes Enforcement officers you’ve refurbished it,” Realtor, said a presentation for the historic preservation guide- historic district. suggested that a slightly raised have also been given a copy of Commissioner Joan Benjamin the River Counties Association lines. He discussed possible The house has two parking barrier, such as a log, be used the parking overlay and other of Realtors would be a good idea. solutions with the Historic spots in front of the house on on the side of the driveway as a guidelines for the Historic said. Coyle said much of the work Resident Phil Collier received Preservation Commission at a each side. There are usually deterrent to parking next to the District, so similar issues can approval to extend a fence to special called meeting last week. four renters in the house. driveway. be avoided in the future. they had done was landscaping. Many of the bushes had needed enclose part of an adjoining Since then, city planning staff “So where are the other cars Whittington was not present Triplett suggested that an property he purchased. have been in discussion with going to park?” commissioner during Tuesday’s meeting, but appendix to the historic guide- trimming. Whittington, and he has decided Phyllis Callaway asked. Jobe told the commission the lines be created with photos of to simply restore the front yard. “We are hoping that they can property owner had been open projects that had been approved Jonathan Jobe, director of the double stack in the driveway,” to doing this. by the commission. He said the Cleveland Development and said Melinda Carroll, assistant Whittington had put gravel photos could help residents Engineering department, said city manager. down in the yard after he had visualize what would be accept- this plan would put the same Jobe said there was also room been contacted by Codes able. Senior City Planner Corey Suicide From Page 1 appointed by the governor. He said he is in He also pointed out that (right now) the the process of establishing a task force for focus group with the most possible suicide the Bradley, Polk, McMinn and Meigs com- Tatum was discussing tendencies is middle-age males. munities to deal with suicide prevention Tennessee’s Suicide Prevention Tatum said he could talk for hours about issues. Network, a public-private suicide prevention. He pointed out that he “Our first goal is prevention,” Tatum told partnership appointed by the is a mental health counselor, and he real- Health Council members. governor. He said he is in the izes people don’t want to die. They just He emphasized Bradley County’s statis- process of establishing a task force reach a point where they cannot cope with tics for 2014 for suicides are below the state for the Bradley, Polk, McMinn and the stresses of life. average. Bradley lost 11 people to suicide, Meigs communities to deal with He said this is the point where assis- among 100,000 residents. suicide prevention issues. tance, including counseling, is needed to “But, there’s still a lot of work to do,” he save the person’s life. said. Tatum said McMinn County averaged Tatum’s task force is being formed on acknowledgement of his problem from Wednesday, April 13, on the Westside 19.0, Polk County 17.9 and Meigs at 17. someone else, he was going to jump off the Campus of Tennova Healthcare. This is the The counselor said the organization’s sec- Golden Gate Bridge. ond goal is intervention. No one paid the young man any attention former Cleveland Community Hospital off “We want people (volunteers) out in the en route to the bridge, until he arrived. Westside Drive. field who can talk people off cliffs,” he said. Then a woman called to him, and he “We want to come up with strategies,” he The speaker said the suicides of young thought he had been saved. But, she only said, adding that potential volunteers people in Polk County last year emphasized wanted him to take a photograph. should register if they plan to attend. the problems in that community, and TSPN The man then leaped from the bridge, but In other Health Council business: has since stepped up its activities in the miraculously survived. He later said that he — Donna McBride, an educator for community. realized the moment he let go of his grasp Children’s Hospital at Erlander in “Last year we trained every Polk County on the edge of the bridge that he didn’t want Chattanooga, attended Tuesday’s noon educator in suicide prevention,” he added. to die. meeting. Tatum said much of this training is This man got a second chance, but many She handed out a brochure listing all the online. do not survive that final decision. programs being offered. “But, I like to interact with the individu- “We need to do more than we’re doing in These programs include fire safety, bike als when I’m training,” he said. this four-county area,” Tatum said of plans safety, cooking safety, school bus safety, He also said he dislikes post-suicide for the Suicide Prevention Task Force. sun safety, playground safety, child fall pre- intervention. He said there is a need for volunteers who vention, electricity safety, home safety, “It means we lost someone,” he pointed may be first-responders or counselors, who water safety, bullying, distractive driving, out. can work with people considering suicide. ATV safety, smokeless tobacco, E-ciga- Tatum added there is a new trend that Tatum said the TSPN goal is zero sui- rettes, alcohol abuse, battery control, child suicide is a public health problem, not a cides. suicide prevention, adult health issues, and behavioral problem. He said there are a lot “We’re dealing with a silent epidemic,” he of things, and situations, which can drive a said of the problem, relating there are more child care safety. person to consider suicide. deaths across the state than there are from — Betti Wilson reminded Council mem- He told a story of a close friend he lost to traffic accidents. bers of the rescheduled cancer/radon 1st Annual suicide, without realizing there was a prob- He said the organization will provide free awareness workshop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 31. The event will be held Jute Miller lem. He said the friend was in a high-paying training on suicide prevention to groups profession, and had two little girls and a and agencies. These can be school or at the Peerless Road Church of God. Classic Rook loving wife. church groups, businesses and industry, She asked that anyone planning to attend “But, he had a demon of an addiction he and community organizations. RSVP for the event and luncheon. The work- Tournament could not cope with,” said Tatum. “We will come to your agency,” he said. shop is sponsored by the Tennessee Cancer He told another story of a young man who Of the Task Force’s goals, he said, “We Coalition and Department of Environment Sponsored by: Kiwanis could not cope with a lack of acceptance. have to decide what we need to do, and how and Conservation. State and local authori- Club of Cleveland The man decided that if he did not receive we go about doing it.” ties will attend. Saturday, April 2, 2016 Holiday Inn Express, Cleveland Free tree seedlings Participation Limited 9:00 a.m. Play Begins to 32 Teams X distributed April 1 Lunch is Provided X X By ALLEN MINCEY $100 Team Entry Fee 1st Prize $1000 Banner Staff Writer According to Josh X X Double Elimination Tree seedlings will be distrib- Dunn, forestry 2nd Prize $500 uted, at no cost, to Bradley technician with the X X Tennessee Division of 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 3rd Prize $250 County residents on April 1. The giveaway will consist of Forestry, the seedlings All Proceeds go to the Kiwanis Club seedlings grown by the are for trees that are of Cleveland Community Services Tennessee Division of Forestry native to Tennessee and Foundation for Youth Scholarships and will take place on April 1, will be around a year Photo courtesy Tennessee Division of Forestry from noon to 3 p.m. at Tractor old. They are grown THE SEEDLINGS that will be given away on April 1 all come from Supply Company at 2750 Keith locally at the East the East Tennessee Nursery off U.S. Highway 411. Yellow poplar, PLAYER 1 St. This is a project that the Tennessee Nursery white pine and Shurmard oak tree seedlings will be given out on a NAME: forestry division does every year located in Delano, just first-come, first-served basis. around the beginning of spring. PLAYER 1 inside Polk County on According to Josh Dunn, U.S. Highway 411. ADDRESS: forestry technician with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, PLAYER 1 PHONE: that is wonderful for wildlife the seedlings are for trees that are native to Tennessee and will and erosion management. It PLAYER 2 be around a year old. They are has a nice red fall color and is NAME: relatively disease resistant. It grown locally at the East Tennessee Nursery located in makes an excellent reforesta- PLAYER 2 Delano, just inside Polk County tion and timber tree and is ADDRESS: on U.S. Highway 411. known to live for centuries, Take A Bunny Buy A Dozen “Seedlings will include yellow under the right conditions. Shumard oak is drought PLAYER 2 PHONE: poplar, which is the state tree, Get 1/2 Dozen resistant, yet can be found in o r C h i c k and white pine and Shumard nature alongside streams, METHOD OF PAYMENT oak seedlings,” Dunn noted. FREE! swamps, and other bodies of Yellow poplars have a long, H o m e T h i s Try Our Delicious Easter Enclosed is a check made payable to Kiwanis Club of Cleveland in the water. Cookies Shaped Like straight trunk, large flowers amount of $100.00 The trees will be given away Bunnies and Chicks and leaves that make it easy to Easter identify. The trees’ leaves are on a first-come, first-served I wish to pay my fee by credit card: Amex Visa Mastercard basis, with supplies limited to shaped like a tulip blossom. 20 trees per species per person. Take home some of our delicious treats Some people even call this tree a “tulip tree.” Leaves are usual- “We ask that people bring a Expiration Date: Total Amount Authorized ly 3 to 6 inches long, with four plastic bag to put the tree to make your Easter Dinner complete. seedlings in, to prevent the lobes. They are dark or shiny Name on Card: green above, and pale green roots from drying out when • Bunny shaped Cakes underneath. transported, as well as from Authorizing Signature: The white pine is the most making a mess in their vehicle,” • Easter Basket Cakes the forestry technician said. RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: popular variety of Christmas and Cupcakes Jeff Miller, tree. It is has soft, long needles that are a mixture of light green • Cross and Bible P.O. 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For more information: 479-5555 Shumard oak is a type of Fax: 476-2925 deciduous Southern red oak THE VILLAGE GREEN 476-5179 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23,2 016 www.clevelandbanner.com Robinson From Page 1 throughout K-12 education.” Lauderdale County Schools; Metro Nashville Public Schools and The task force’s other n Stacey Kizer, information Vanderbilt University; appointees are: technology teacher, Williamson n Debbie Shedden, Tennessee n Burns Phillips, commissioner County Schools; School Board Association presi- of Labor and Workforce n Celeste Carruthers, assistant dent, Hawkins County school Development; professor, Department of board; n Mike Krause, executive direc- Economics, University of n Kristen McGraner, executive tor, Tennessee Promise and Drive Tennessee; director, STEM Prep Academy, to 55; n Harry Brooks, chairman, Metro Nashville Public Schools; n Sara Heyburn, executive House Education Committee, n Missy Blissard, school coun- director, Tennessee State Board of Tennessee General Assembly; selor, Rutherford County Schools; Education; n John Forgety, chairman, n Jade Grieve, senior director, n Russ Deaton, interim execu- House Education Committee, America Achieves; tive director, Tennessee Higher Tennessee General Assembly; n Becca Leech, special educa- Education Commission; n Jeff Frazier, principal and tion teacher, Warren County n Ted Townsend, chief of staff, dean, Regional Center for Schools. Department of Economic and Advanced Manufacturing, The education and business Community Development; Eastman Chemical; leaders on the task force are n James King, vice chancellor, n Cal Wray, executive director, expected to gather for their first Tennessee Board of Regents; Clarksville-Montgomery County meeting this Thursday. The agen- n Tristan Denley, vice chancel- Economic Development Council; da includes talks about how career lor, Tennessee Board of Regents; n Suzanne Payne, director of education is handled in Tennessee Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS n Eddie Pruett, director of corporate social responsibility, and elsewhere. SANDRA LINGO, nursing director at Bradley schools, Gibson County Special Unum; Robinson said the task force’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, uses a new Schools; n Tony Cates, human resources goals include defining what work- scanner on Dr. John Stanbery following Tuesday n Jerry Boyd, director of manager, Gestamp; force readiness looks like and try- Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS schools, Putnam County Schools; n Coral Getino, parent, Knox ing to figure out how educators are evening’s BHRC board meeting. Stanbery, a VEINS in the arm of Dr. John Stanbery stand out n John Faulconer, principal, County Schools; supposed to know if their students Cleveland dentist, is a member of the board. The with the use of the new, high-tech scanner being Knox County Schools; n Kristina McClure, parent, will be ready to step into good new scanner vividly displays a person’s vein to used by the staff at Bradley Healthcare and n Susan Farris, career and tech- Hamilton County Schools; opportunities after high school. most easily draw blood, or to insert an IV. Rehabilitation Center. nical education director, n Catherine English, student, “We’re just going to continue work on developing students to enter into a skilled workforce — and into skilled workforce posi- Justice tions to fill labor gaps which are in BHRC the state,” Robinson said. From Page 1 From Page 1 As some of those career fields with “labor gaps” require special- private rooms unlike many other Oliver said the BHRC staff is citizens to take steps to show the “Grand jury forepersons con- facilities. also working on information public it is not just the lawyers tribute tens and hundreds of ized, technical training, Robinson CMS has announced explained many schools are look- “We may have to look at this requirements from the and the judges,” Logan said. “It hours a year to doing the work (for the future),” he said. that in April it will begin Affordable Care Act. is the citizens who participate in that is necessary for the grand ing at ways to incorporate college- Oliver and Sandra Lingo, posting data for six new Snider also brought up some the judicial system that maintain jury system to work,” Logan level work and hands-on training director of nursing, relayed addi- quality measures on positive information concerning the integrity of the system, that said. into their high school course offer- ings. tional information to the board nursing homes, which a recent purchase by the nurs- maintain the judicial system in Receiving recognition was of a new challenge for the could greatly affect America that is the greatest in all Alvin Word, Bradley County; McQueen said it is her hope that ing home which will benefit cur- getting the secondary and postsec- Bradley County facility. They BHRC’s Five-Star rating. rent and future residents. the world.” Dave Milan, Polk County; June reported that the Centers for This new data will be He said that system is not Chompson, Monroe County; and ondary education leaders together This high-tech purchase is a with business leaders will result in Medicare/Medicaid Services has claims-based and data- vein-viewing scanner which because of the reliance on just Jeffery Cunningham, McMinn announced plans for closer based. judges and lawyers. County. “ultimately preparing our students allows the medical staff to see to meet the demands of the real scrutiny and monitoring of the veins of residents to more “We rely on citizens who do BCBA President Jerry Hoffer short-term and long-term resi- world.” tion. easily find the most acceptable that,” Logan said. presented recognition to Jill dents. He said it was hoped the Barrett, coordinator for the 10th The task force will meet multiple Oliver and Lingo emphasized vein for the taking of blood, or times over the spring and summer CMS has announced that in award would “suggest to the District Drug Court Coordinator. April it will begin posting data for these new quality measures the insertion of an IV. The scan- public good people, even who are The Drug Court was preparing to talk about how education and being implemented by CMS may ner is also able to relay informa- business leaders either already are six new quality measures on not employed in the justice sys- to hold its graduation in the nursing homes, which could jeopardize BHRC’s overall quali- tion to the technician when a tem, contribute to it and thereby same courtroom after the award or could be working together to ty rating, which is much-coveted improve students’ educations. greatly affect BHRC’s five-star needle penetrates a vein. enhance the reputation, because ceremonies had been completed. in the industry. Later, it will be compiling a rating. This new data will be Lingo displayed the operation we are relying on the reputation It was noted Barrett plays a claims-based and data-based. “What they’re doing is forcing of the new equipment to of those who serve us as citizens large part in helping those in report of its findings and recom- mendations for schools across the The federal organization will us to do more to take care of Stanbery following the board to broaden the public approval of that program. be compiling the percentage of high-acuity residents (or be meeting. what we do.” “Her role is indispensable to state. That report is expected to be released sometime this fall. short-stay residents successfully penalized),” Oliver said after the In her residents report, Snider For its inaugural year, the the success of our program,” discharged to the community. board meeting. “They’re looking also announced there are several BCBA awarded the immediate Judge Andrew Freiburg said. “We hope to put out as a state that we know we have students Lingo pointed out residents for better preventive care,” he CNA positions vacant, and two past forepersons in Bradley, Hoffer presented a check for who have been released to added. nursing positions. Polk, McMinn and Monroe coun- $2,000 to the Drug Court pro- who are career-ready,” Robinson return home must remain The Centers for Medicare and She also announced that she ties. gram from the BCBA. said. injury- and illness-free for 30 Medicaid Services was previous- has a close friend, a former days. If they require emergency ly known as the Health Care nurse, who is a resident. She room or hospital treatment for Financing Administration, and is said her friend has been very an injury or illness during those a federal agency within the pleased with her rehabilitation Structure 30 days, it will result in a penal- United States Department of treatment and care. ty against the nursing home. Health and Human Services. Dan Gilbert provided the From Page 1 CMS administers the Medicare Any outpatient treatment or financial reports, saying it has program and works in partner- costs and $3,500 to the design change gears in order to prepare engineering modifications will be care, or re-hospitalization, will been another positive month ship with state governments to fees. a submission for the State Fire $5,000. be marked against BHRC and with profits. He said the 2. It was determined the deliv- Marshall. 5. Tennessee Corrections will be claim-based. administer Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance December acuity payment is ery avenues at the workhouse “The affecting issue here is Institute informed the architects In data-based situations, the due, but BHRC has received two needed to be modified so deliver- that the state has adopted dif- two weeks ago they would not nursing home will be rated on Program, and health insurance portability standards. Medicare contractor Cahaba ies did not have to occur by ferent codes than the city,” allow the male and female lock- improvements in function of payments (for reimbursements). short-stay residents, and the In this situation, the federal going through existing dorm Tharp wrote. “We therefore had ers to be side by side. The area Cahaba had been well behind in spaces. To solve the problem, a to have all disciplines go back had to be redesigned which percentage of long-stay residents agency has the responsibility of whose ability to move independ- establishing quality standards in payments for a period of time, it new corridor was added to the through codes to determine increased the cost by $6,000 was noted. with a design cost of $2,250. ently worsens. long-term care facilities (nursing newly formed female trustee changes that may be required “Our overtime is up, due to dormitory. The cost of the addi- due to difference in codes.” 6. TDEC will be asked to Board member Dr. John homes) through its survey and staff shortages, but we’re still tion is approximately $18,000 The cost of the design fees was determine whether the nearby Stanbery emphasized these resi- certification process, clinical lab- with the design costs set at $1,000. stream can have a maintenance dents are aged individuals who oratory quality standards under below the 5 percent threshold $2,000. 4. Due to the increase in upgrade or a full ARAP, or are going to naturally lose some the Clinical Laboratory we’re shooting for,” said Gilbert. 3. Architects encountered a impervious areas and the coun- Aquatic Resource Alteration mobility and agility. “They’re Improvement Amendments, and Oliver reported the nursing complication when it submitted ty’s concern with existing condi- Permit. Any costs will be deter- going to penalize you when old oversight of HealthCare.gov. home had a boiler go out recent- its drawings to the city of tions of the detention ponds and mined after a review by the state people get older,” he said. It is also in charge of adminis- ly, but it has been replaced at a Cleveland for approval. drainage, the pond will require and will be handled through a CMS will also rate the facility trative simplification standards cost of $15,500. He said there is “The city decided not to review repairs and modifications. The change order. on the percentage of long-stay from the Health Insurance a reasonable payback on the the documents,” Tharp’s letter estimated cost is $35,000. The The facility is expected to be residents who receive an Portability and Accountability new unit, which should be much cited. “We therefore had to design efforts for the study and completed in late fall. antianxiety or hypnotic medica- Act of 1996. more efficient. Legal From Page 1 forum on identity theft and scams, and rob victims of their money or their iden- privacy information, and much more,” credit cards and freeze activity before it consumers,” Giannani said. “The the time has come to renew, update and tities, and sometimes both. Tapper said. hurts; Division of Consumer Affairs advocates, warn the public of so many more activi- Tapper explained the detailed legal The former Bar Association president —How not to take for granted the peo- educates and protects all Tennesseans ties of scammers and unscrupulous forums include not only prepared stressed legal forums reach far beyond a ple who handle (and the places you visit by investigating complaints, educating fraudsters, and how to avoid becoming a addresses by the panelists, but interac- token warning about existing or new that maintain) your privacy information consumers and building strong partner- victim to them,” Tapper told the tive question-and-answer sessions types of fraud. Instead, they work to such as social security numbers, birth ships with groups like the Bradley Cleveland Daily Banner. between the speakers and audience educate the public about how the scams dates and credit-card numbers, among County Law Library Commission.” The timing for the approaching legal members. Although attendees receive operate and what actions can be taken others; He added, “We encourage all Bradley forum comes in response to a string of relevant information and content by those who are victimized. —How to pick out “phishing” schemes County residents to take advantage of reported fraud and scam attempts made updates from professionals, the speak- “We want our audience to not only in emails; the Community Legal Forum on March against local residents, many of whom ers do not attempt to sell products or know how to spot the scams and frauds, —How the Tennessee Consumer 31.” are elderly, and in some cases area busi- services. but — for anyone who falls into these Protection Act applies to fraudulent Since its inception six years ago, the nesses. And, any legal advice provided to traps — we want them to understand transactions; legal forum series has operated as a col- Two years ago Cleveland Utilities cus- audience members is done so generical- how to respond before credit is ruined or —The “Lemon Law” explained, and laborative between the local Bar tomers began receiving fraudulent tele- ly. bank accounts are drained,” Tapper when and how it applies; and Association, the Law Library phone calls from scammers claiming to “Our forums are friendly, interactive, pointed out. “That’s why this legal forum —The function of the Tennessee Commission and the public library. Its be utility accounts payable representa- free and most importantly, attendees is being held, and frankly, because of Division of Consumer Affairs and its intent is to support “... equal access to tives. In most cases, the callers warn will get the information from profession- the emergence of this type of crime we resources available for Tennessee con- justice for all citizens,” Tapper customers they have unpaid balances als who are experienced in the topics consider this a do-not-miss event.” sumers. explained. and are in danger of having their servic- discussed,” Tapper stressed. “This event Some of the topics panelists will cover Although this is a full contingent of Current members of the Law Library es disconnected. However, the service is designed for everyone from teens to include: topics for a 90-minute forum, Tapper Commission board include Andrew disconnection can be avoided by send- seniors because scammers look for easy —Identity theft prevention tips that said even more subjects could arise, and Hunt, public library director; Milan ing an electronic payment via a reload- ways to get people’s money without everyone needs to know; some will be fueled by audience ques- Blake, Bradley County commissioner; able Green Dot debit card. regard to age.” —Tips for avoiding Internet fraud; tions. and Tapper who represents the Bradley The utility-related scams seemingly Although the content will be far- —Top 10 imposter scams; In addition to the interaction, County Bar Association. come in waves, and sometimes disap- reaching, it will hone in on a single focus —How to avoid fraud by tax-return Consumer Affairs Division representa- The Bradley County Commission pear altogether from a region before — helping area residents to understand preparers; tives will provide free educational mate- funds and maintains a Law Library sec- resurfacing months later. how not to fall victim to fraud, scams —Tips for avoiding credit-card fraud; rials on numerous topics discussed dur- tion of the public library for the public’s Locally, other organizations targeted and various forms of identity theft, some —How to spot contractor fraud and ing the forum, Tapper advised. free access to legal research materials. by scammers — who use the prepaid of which have targeted innocent people the steps to take before hiring a contrac- In his state role, Giannini works to Funds come from a small percentage of debit or credit cards as their payment for decades and others that are new to tor; plot crimefighting strategies against courts’ filing fees from civil and criminal vessel — have included the Bradley the community and region. —Steps to take in the case of identity Tennessee consumers. He encouraged litigation in Bradley County. County Sheriff’s Office and the Bradley “Our panelists will target emails from theft; public participation in the coming Tapper pointed out the Bar County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. In all kinds of sources, telephone callers —How to strategize getting free credit Community Legal Forum in Cleveland. Association helps to oversee the func- both cases, officials issued immediate looking for donations to fake charities, reports from all three credit-reporting “The daily improvements in technolo- tionality of the legal resources section of warnings to the public, each of which postal mail disguised as if it’s from a agencies in the same year; gy need to take even greater care to the library that contains not only print was reported by the Banner. government agency, imposters disguised —Telephone scams and how to spot avoid sophisticated scam artists who materials, but also a computerized legal Other types of scams have arisen in as Internal Revenue Service officials, them; have increased the ways they can perpe- research facility that is free and open to the community, most of which seek to medical identity theft, misuse of people’s —How to process a fraud alert on trate ID theft and fraud on unsuspecting the public. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016—7 ‘I Will Survive,’ dirty words routine added to U.S. registry WASHINGTON (AP) — A Gloria The Library of Congress has program coordinator with the unusual at the time. New York Knicks in which Wilt Gaynor disco anthem, George been seeking to preserve impor- National Recording Preservation “These highlight the impor- Chamberlain scored a record- Carlin’s seven dirty words rou- tant sound recordings under Board. tance of radio,” Leggett said. “It’s shattering 100 points in a single tine and coverage of Wilt terms of a preservation act “It had a huge commercial and still a medium that people get game. Chamberlain’s 100-point game passed by Congress. This year’s artistic impact,” he said. their music and information Many of the filthy words dis- are among 25 sound recordings selections bring the registry’s Some of the earliest recordings from.” cussed in “Seven Words You Can that have been selected for total to 450. Nominations come include a 1911 recording of “Let The historic recordings include Never Say On Television” from preservation at the Library of through online submissions from Me Call You Sweetheart” by the George C. Marshall’s June 1947 Carlin’s 1972 stand-up comedy Congress. the public and from the registry’s Columbia Quartette, also known “Marshall Plan” speech outlining album “Class Clown” still proba- The recordings reaching back board. as the Peerless Quartet, and the plan to restore Europe after bly can’t be aired. to 1911 are being added The list includes other musical Clarence Williams’ Blue Five’s World War II. There’s also a “Let’s face it, if this had hap- Wednesday to the library’s favorites such as Billy Joel’s 1923 recording of “Wild Cat recording of the coverage of the pened today, it wouldn’t have National Recording Registry. “Piano Man,” the Supremes’ Blues,” which is among the ear- fourth quarter of the March 2, caused such controversy,” Each year the library chooses “Where Did Our Love Go,” Merle liest jazz recordings to have 1962, game between the Leggett said. “It definitely made recordings that are “culturally, Haggard’s “Mama Tried,” widespread influence on musi- Philadelphia Warriors and the an impact.” historically or aesthetically sig- Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” cians. nificant” and are at least 10 album, John Coltrane’s “A Love But the registry includes more years old. This year’s picks Supreme” and Clifton Chenier’s than just music. One of the include a wide range of music zydeco album “Bogalusa Boogie.” recordings the public submis- AP Photo from blues, jazz and rock to The list includes two recordings sions brought to light is the In thIs MArch 2, 1962, file country and classical, but there of “Mack the Knife.” One was long-running daytime serial photo, Wilt Chamberlain of the are also recordings of radio recorded by Louis Armstrong radio program “Vic and Sade,” Philadelphia Warriors holds a shows, sports and comedy. with his quintet in 1956 and the Leggett said. The registry Welcomes To Their Team sign reading “100” in the dress- “‘I Will Survive’ is my mantra, other by Bobby Darin with a big includes the June 4, 1937, ing room in Hershey, Pa., after he the core of my God-given pur- band arrangement in 1959. episode “Decoration Day.” Mike Davis scored 100 points as the pose,” Gaynor said of her 1978 The registry already includes The list also includes two Warriors defeated the New York hit being chosen in a statement recordings by Latino artists, but episodes of “Destination New & Used Sales Consultant provided by the library. “It is my Santana’s “Abraxas” album, Freedom,” a radio program Mike invites you to see him today! Knickerbockers 169-147. privilege and honor to use it to which blended Latino music with broadcast from 1948 to 1950 on Recordings reaching back to inspire people around the world other styles, is probably the first Chicago’s WMAQ. The program Dalton, GA 706-278-1322 1911, including coverage of the of every nationality, race, creed, on the registry that introduced presented accomplishments of game, are being added to the color and age group to join me as the public on a mass scale to black Americans and the preju- Library of Congress’ National I sing and live the words: ‘I Will Latino artists and themed dices they faced and gave lead Recording Registry. Survive.’” recordings, said Steve Leggett, roles to black actors, which was Come Join The Great Website offers concert experience outside the arena Easter Egg Hunt NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Grateful Dead concerts. 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Nugs sells Chili Peppers at Q Prime. streamed a concert through the ing, even on lousy nights. recordings through their acts’ The website’s roots date back to site the night before the Super If something is held back, fans website and on their own, trying the 1990s when two friends who Bowl. For a monthly or yearly notice and conspiracy theories to make it an easy experience for grew up in the Philadelphia area, subscription, Nugs also grants begin. the musicians. Financial details Brad Serling and Jon Richter, cre- unlimited access to a library of “Sometimes I can be somewhat of the arrangements aren’t ated it to share their recordings of more than 10,000 shows. hesitant,” admitted Aron Magner, released. 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Clinton, Trump trade wins with rivals in Western states WASHINGTON (AP) — Under make their voices heard in the unusual Twitter exchange a fresh cloud of overseas vio- 2016 election. about their wives. lence, Donald Trump and In Utah, caucus-goers were The billionaire warned Cruz Hillary Clinton traded wins with dispatched by poll workers to he would “spill the beans on their chief rivals on Tuesday local stores with orders buy your wife” after an anti-Trump and attacked each other’s reams of paper and photocopy group ran an ad in Utah featur- worldviews as the 2016 presi- fresh ballots amid huge ing a picture of Trump’s wife, dential contest turned into a turnout. The state Democratic Melania, from a photo shoot clash of would-be commanders Party’s website crashed due to that ran in GQ magazine more in chief. high traffic. than a decade ago. While both front-runners In Arizona, voters waited two Cruz shot back with a tweet scored victories in the night’s hours or more in some places to of his own, saying in part, biggest prize of Arizona, cast primary ballots, while “Donald, if you try to attack Democratic challenger Bernie police were called to help con- Heidi, you’re more of a coward Sanders won caucuses in Utah trol traffic. than I thought.” and Idaho and Republican Ted As voters flooded to the polls, Trump’s brash tone has Cruz claimed his party’s cau- the presidential candidates turned off some Republican vot- cuses in Utah. lashed out at each other’s for- ers in Utah, where Cruz claimed The victories kept Clinton eign policy prescriptions, show- more than half of the caucus and Trump from dominating casing sharp contrasts in con- vote — and with it, all 40 of another election night, but they fronting the threat of Islamic Utah’s delegates. both maintained a comfortable extremism. Yet that wouldn’t make up for ap photos lead in the race for delegates Clinton — and Trump’s Trump’s haul in Arizona, where democRatic pResidential candidate that decide the presidential Republican rivals — questioned he earned the state’s entire Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign event at nominations. the GOP front-runner’s tem- trove of 58 delegates. the Boeing Machinists’ union hall Tuesday in Long lines and frenzied inter- perament and readiness to Trump supporter Easton Everett, Wash. est marked primary elections serve as commander in chief, Brady, 19, of Provo, Utah, across the three Western states and condemned his calls to cheered the billionaire’s brash Republican pResidential candidate as the world grappled with a diminish U.S. involvement with style, even as he acknowledged Donald Trump, left, speaks at the 2016 American new wave of bloody attacks in NATO. Trump doesn’t play as well in Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Europe. The Islamic State group Addressing cheering support- Utah as other parts of the coun- Conference. claimed responsibility for blasts ers in Seattle, Clinton said the try. in Brussels that left dozens attacks in Brussels were a “I think Trump says a lot of nomination. dead and many more wounded. pointed reminder of “how high dumb things, but he’s human,” On the Democratic side, “This is about not only select- the stakes are” in 2016. Brady said. “I don’t care.” Clinton’s delegate advantage is ing a president, but also select- “We don’t build walls or turn Arizona’s win gives Trump a even greater than Trump’s. ing a commander in chief,” our back on our allies,” she little less than half of the Coming off last week’s five- Clinton said in Seattle as she said. “We can’t throw out every- Republican delegates allocated state sweep of Sanders, the for- condemned Trump by name thing we know about what so far. That’s still short of the mer secretary of state entered and denounced his embrace of works and what doesn’t and majority needed to clinch the Tuesday leading by more than CLOSED Bobby and Angie Ledford, Owners torture and hardline rhetoric start torturing people.” nomination before the party’s 300 pledged delegates. For the aimed at Muslims. “The last Cruz seized on Trump’s for- national convention this sum- night, Sanders picked up at Friday, March 25 - Happy Easter! thing we need is leaders who eign policy inexperience while mer. least 57 delegates to Clinton’s incite more fear.” declaring that the U.S. is at war However, Trump has a path 51, having won two states but (423) 472-9978 • Fax (423) 339-5884 Trump, in turn, branded with the Islamic State group. to the nomination if he contin- losing Arizona. Less than two 2091 Waterlevel Hwy. SE • Cleveland • [email protected] Clinton as “Incompetent “He doesn’t have the minimal ues to win states that award all dozen delegates remain to be Hillary” as he discussed her knowledge one would expect or most of their delegates to the allocated, pending final vote tal- tenure as secretary of state. from a staffer at the State winner. Kasich was shut out for lies. Including superdelegates, “Incompetent Hillary doesn’t Department, much less from the night, leaving him with Clinton was leading Sanders know what she’s talking about,” the commander in chief,” he fewer delegates than Florida 1,681 to 927. the billionaire businessman told reporters. “The stakes are Sen. Marco Rubio, who quit the “These decisive victories in said in an interview with Fox too high for learning on the race last week. Idaho and Utah give me confi- News. “She doesn’t have a clue.” job.” Overall, Trump has accumu- dence that we will continue to Welcomes To Their Team The back and forth between The debate between the two lated 739 delegates, Cruz has win major victories in the com- the front-runners came on a took a detour late Tuesday 465 and Kasich 143. It takes ing contests,” Sanders said in a Steve Noble day when voters were eager to night as they engaged in an 1,237 delegates to win the GOP statement. New & Used Sales Consultant Steve invites you to see him today! Ryan: ‘Disheartening’ politics risks distrust of government Dalton, GA 706-278-1322 WASHINGTON (AP) — This “Looking around at what’s openly searched for ways to Ohio, was hounded from the year’s political campaigns are taking place in politics today, it prevent Trump from clinching post by conservatives. TELEPHONE discouraging and risk alienat- is easy to get disheartened,” the nomination before the In the excerpts, Ryan said he APPLICATIONS ing people from government and Ryan says in excerpts released party’s July convention in preferred to focus on “a brighter WELCOME dimming their hopes for the by his office ahead of a Cleveland. horizon.” future, House Speaker Paul Wednesday speech. “How many He has publicly criticized “Instead of talking about Ryan says in a speech aiming to of you find yourself just shaking Trump on three occasions with- what politics is today, I want to describe “what politics can be.” your head at what you see from out mentioning the billionaire’s talk about what politics can be. The remarks by Ryan, R-Wis., both sides?” name: for calling for a ban on I want to talk about what our Installment come amid campaigns for each Ryan said that while skepti- Muslim immigrants, failing to country can be,” he said. party’s presidential nomination cism is beneficial, “When people strenuously disavow his Ryan spokeswoman AshLee that have been particularly distrust politics, they come to endorsement by a former Ku Strong said congressional Loans overheated on the Republican distrust institutions. They lose Klux Klan leader and fueling interns from both parties were side. GOP front-runner Donald faith in their government, and anger at political events. being invited to the speech, Trump and his party rivals have the future, too. We can Ryan, his party’s 2012 vice “young minds getting their first Up To $1,250 repeatedly belittled each other acknowledge this. But we can’t presidential nominee, has said taste of politics.” with personal insults, while the accept it. And we can’t enable it he is not interested in running Ryan was scheduled to deliv- Democratic contest between either.” for president should the current er his remarks from the hearing former Secretary of State The speaker has remained candidates falter. He said the room of the House Ways and Hillary Clinton and Vermont officially neutral in his party’s same thing last fall but was Means Committee, which he Sen. Bernie Sanders has been presidential contest so far, even eventually talked into becoming chaired briefly before becoming less confrontational. as other GOP leaders have speaker after John Boehner, R- speaker. 430 INMAN STREET CALL TODAY FOR FAST FRIENDLY Unity From Page 1 CALL FOR SERVICE “I will never forget that day,” the noise. I try to bring students Moodley said each person is view that “all people are created DETAILS Moodley said. “That was the first to that place of saying, ‘Try to responsible for how he or she in the image of God.” 472-3314 time I had the opportunity to separate the cacophony from thinks about others. Though people worldwide have vote in my adult life, and truly it what is truth, what is reality and “You are responsible for your many differences among them, was an emotional moment for how you read your Bibles.’” own assumptions,” Moodley he explained everyone is deserv- *SUBJECT TO LIBERAL CREDIT POLICY many of us.” He then explained how the late said. ing of respect. When looking at This historic election day came Cecil B. Knight helped give him He then told a parable about a diversity, Moodley said it is after the end of the Apartheid, a the opportunity to study in monkey and a fish. important to remember differ- period of widespread racial seg- Cleveland at what was then After a flood, the monkey was ence is a good thing. regation in South Africa. called the Church of God looking to help other animals “There’s nothing wrong with In the end, a black man Theological Seminary. and saw a fish underwater. difference,” Moodley said. named Nelson Mandela became Moodley said one of his first Thinking the fish breathed air “Sometimes, I think it’s human the country’s next president. experiences with American cul- like he did, the monkey “res- nature to think that if someone Moodley said he had actually ture shock was going to a bank cued” the fish by pulling it out of is different from us, then they gotten the chance to meet in downtown Cleveland to set up the water. The monkey was feel- are inferior.” Mandela on a couple occasions. an account. With his South ing proud of itself as it watched Moodley also introduced the One instance was at a gather- African “Queen’s English” the fish fall into what it thought Rotarians to two current Lee stu- ing for authors of color “looking accent, he at first had a hard was a restful sleep, but the fish dents who briefly shared what it for a chance to expose their writ- time communicating with a teller had actually perished. was like moving to the U.S. for ings.” with a heavy Tennessee accent. Moodley said that story illus- the first time. “At that time, writings by peo- He then turned the Rotarians’ trated that assumptions can do Bibek Pokharel, originally ple of color were more often than attention to an lesson in the more harm than good. While the from Nepal, said he faced some not banned by the South African form of a clip from the movie creature meant well, he “had language barriers and culture government,” Moodley said. “It “Rush Hour.” In it, actor Chris acted out of ignorance.” shock at first. Still, he said may also surprise you to know Tucker’s character gets frustrat- The speaker said he wanted to people have been kind and that even a child’s storybook ed Jackie Chan’s character does communicate that ignorance is treated him with respect, so he could be banned.” not seem to understand English. counterproductive in a country has “never felt like the other He noted even the book “Black His tactic for getting his message like the United States. one.” Beauty” by Anna Sewell, which across was to yell what he was Now a citizen of this country, Junwei Jia, who is originally is about a black horse, had been trying to say rather than trying he recounted what it was like from China and had most banned by the government to speak the other man’s lan- taking part in his citizenship recently lived in the Philippines, “because they could not see the guage. ceremony in Chattanooga. also said the United States took reconciliation between ‘black’ Later, Chan’s character starts He said he remembers the some getting used to, but he had and ‘beautiful.’” speaking a little bit of English, judge making a point of telling also grown to appreciate its peo- At one of the writers’ gather- and Tucker’s character gets mad the new citizens how special it ple. ings, Moodley said someone because of his assumption his was they had chosen to be part While people have come to the asked Mandela about the possi- companion did not speak it. of this country. Those who were United States from all over the bility of peace among people of “I’m not responsible for your born here did not have to make world, Moodley stressed that different races in South Africa, assumption,” Chan’s character that choice. diversity has the potential to cre- in light of the newly unified gov- replies. Moodley pointed out citizens ate unity rather than division. ernment. The clip received a lot of of the United States make up “I still believe in the idea there TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! “Without missing a beat, his laughter, and Moodley said the just a small portion of the can be unity in diversity,” response was simply this: ‘You scenario in the clip is not an world’s estimated 7 billion peo- Moodley said. The Banner will be running the new can change every law in the uncommon occurrence. ple. book, but if people’s hearts don’t However, he said the Still, he said the United States KENKEN puzzle daily. change, nothing matters,’” response given by Chan’s char- is known as “the most diverse Please contact the Banner offices Moodley said. acter provides a good lesson on country in the world.” at 472-5041 or email us at “I think that’s a lesson for us diversity. While Moodley noted politi- here today as well, in our coun- Though people will always cians have their own views on [email protected] try [the U.S.] and with all of the have preconceived ideas about diversity, he encouraged his and tell us what you think! rhetoric right now — the clamor, those different from them, audience to consider the biblical www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016—9
rejected a plea agreement that Woman found dead in freezer Administration of the death. The called for a five- to seven-year agency didn’t have any immedi- prison sentence for Dion. His of downtown Atlanta hotel ate comment. NATIONAL BRIEFS lawyers then reached a new ATLANTA (AP) — A kitchen The hotel said in a statement agreement with prosecutors that worker died after she was appar- it was devastated by the tragic called for a sentence range of five ently trapped inside of a walk-in loss of its long-time worker. Chicago officer charged in struggles with low oil prices. assault and disorderly conduct. freezer for about 13 hours at a Outside the Superdome, envi- Charles’ bail was set Tuesday to 10 years. Judge Denise NAACP to investigate 2 deadly McDonald case back in court Casper sentenced him to the downtown Atlanta hotel, police ronmental groups are expected at $20,000, but he was later said Tuesday. Norfolk police shootings CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago to protest the sale. The protest is released on his own recogni- maximum during a hearing in U.S. District Court. A search for the woman began NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Police officer charged with mur- part of a national effort to stop zance. Jimenez-Guerrero’s bail NAACP says it will investigate der in the videotaped shooting when she didn’t return home the leasing of public lands to oil, was set at $25,000. Diners scatter when man drops after her shift at the Westin two recent deadly police shoot- death of black teenager Laquan gas and coal industries. After Jimenez-Guerrero’s 15- giant python in restaurant ings that have happened in McDonald is returning to court. Peachtree Plaza, one of the city’s But industry groups say the month-old daughter slipped LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los most recognizable skyscrapers Norfolk. Jason Van Dyke is expected to lease sales produce jobs, eco- from the chair on Sunday, he Angeles police say diners scat- The Virginian-Pilot reports attend Wednesday morning’s with its cylindrical shape. nomic development and energy verbally and physically attacked tered when a man dropped a 13- Investigators reviewed hotel sur- that Norfolk chapter President hearing in Chicago. Attorneys for consumers. Charles, authorities said. foot python on the floor of a Joe Dillard said Tuesday after- could discuss petitions asking veillance video, and they believe University of California to A video posted online shows a sushi restaurant. she may have entered the freezer noon that the families of India that Cook County State’s chaotic scene at the Newport consider anti-Semitism statement Officer Drake Madison says about 8 p.m. Monday. She was Beaty and Tyre Privott asked his Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office be Centre in Jersey City as the men the man had argued with an office for help. forced to turn the case over to a SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The found shortly after 9 a.m. exchange punches. It shows employee and stormed out of Tuesday, Atlanta police Lt. Dillard said he’s asked state special prosecutor. University of California is debat- Charles wearing the body por- ing whether to affirmatively Iroha Sushi of Tokyo in Studio Charles Hampton said. NAACP officials for assistance. Alvarez was criticized for wait- tion of the bunny costume fight- City on Sunday evening. Police say 25-year-old Beaty, ing more than a year until oppose anti-Semitic behavior There was evidence the ing and then being separated by Madison says a short time later, woman tried to get out of the a black woman, was shot and November when the video was amid a wave of impassioned security. A few seconds later, campus activism that has the man returned with the giant freezer, but Hampton didn’t killed by officers Saturday after released to the public to charge Charles appears again, throws snake, threw it into the dining threatening them with what Van Dyke. Critics contend she sparked tensions between elaborate on what led investiga- off his white bunny gloves and room and walked out again. tors to believe that. Her name turned out to be a fake hand- can’t effectively prosecute the Palestinian rights supporters exchanges more punches. and strong allies of Israel. Police responded, and the man wasn’t released. gun. officer because of her ties to Both men were treated at a was arrested on suspicion of Norfolk police shot and killed Chicago’s police union. For the second time in five “It appears that there was hospital for minor injuries. making criminal threats. Nobody some type of mechanism to Privott on March 11. The 25- That delay became the central months, a committee of the uni- Charles’ girlfriend, Jasmine versity’s governing board is was hurt. allow anyone who was inside to year-old black man was a sus- issue in her bid for re-election Butler, told The Jersey Journal The python was taken by ani- pect in a killing and was con- and is widely considered the key scheduled to vote Wednesday on be able to exit,” Hampton said. that she tried to break up the mal control officers. He wasn’t sure if it was working fronted by police while walking reason why she was defeated what’s being called a “Statement fight shortly after it started of Principles Against Madison says it wasn’t imme- properly. in the road. Police say Privott this month by Kim Foxx in the because the child was there but diately clear where the man got shot at police and an officer Democratic primary. Intolerance.” “Right now there does not soon noticed the child was gone. the snake but that he likely was appear to be any foul play,” fired, striking and killing him. Deputies: Fake Target employee The proposed declaration Butler said she later learned describes the university’s role as the owner. Hampton said. Police have said neither steals 41 cellphones that a mall patron had grabbed The man has not been identi- Police have notified the federal shooting was recorded by body an institution dedicated to the the child to protect her. PALM COAST, Fla. (AP) — free exchange of ideas, but twice fied. Occupational Safety and Health cameras. Authorities say a Georgia man Butler said that Charles didn’t cites anti-Semitism as a form of throw the first punch and that dressed up like a Target employ- bias campus leaders have a duty ee stole 41 cellphones from a no one would start a fight in a to challenge. rabbit suit because the head- central Florida store. Pro-Palestinian groups say The Flagler County Sheriff’s gear is heavy and makes it diffi- they also are troubled by lan- cult to see and hear. Office issued a warrant Tuesday guage in a report accompanying for 26-year-old Jarmal Brown on “Without that Easter bunny the proposed statement that helmet on, he would have been charges of grand theft and bur- lists anti-Zionism — the rejec- glary. hurt worse,” Butler said. “He tion of Israel’s right to exist — as had bruises on his face.” The Daytona Beach News-) another form of discrimination reports Brown entered a Target Jimenez-Guerrero’s wife, that doesn’t belong at the uni- Nathalie Moreira, told the news- store Monday morning dressed versity. like a new cellphone sales team paper that he “took a lot of member and asked to be let into East Texas woman fatally shot punches” as he tried to protect an equipment room. when child picks up rifle their child. Sheriff’s spokesman Jim PALESTINE, Texas (AP) — “(Charles) dropped my daugh- Troiano says Brown took the Authorities say an East Texas ter, and he had no sympathy for cellphones valued at $31,000 woman was fatally shot after an her,” Moreira said. “My husband from a secured cabinet and left 8-year-old boy picked up a rifle was like, ‘You just gonna drop the store. and it accidentally discharged at my daughter?’ and (Charles) just He was driving a white 2010 a home. started hitting him.” Nissan Altima with a Georgia Anderson County Sheriff Greg Jimenez-Guerrero has a license plate. Taylor says the boy picked up a lengthy criminal history and is wanted on a fugitive from justice Parent complaints about yoga rifle while in a room with the woman’s husband, who was warrant, the newspaper report- prompt changes at school cleaning weapons Saturday. The ed. Charles has two prior arrests KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — A bullet hit 23-year-old Carmen and was wanted on a Jersey City Georgia elementary school is Danielle Morris in the head. She warrant for a light rail violation. changing the way it conducts was in another room. NYC passes bill banning yoga activities in classrooms The Elkhart woman died after parents complained. smokeless tobacco in ballparks Sunday at a hospital. NEW YORK (AP) — The New Bullard Elementary School Taylor said the boy was a rel- Principal Patrice Moore said in York City Council has passed ative of Morris’ husband but was legislation that would ban the an email to parents at the not the couple’s child. Kennesaw school that concerns use of smokeless tobacco prod- Taylor says it’s believed the ucts at all ticketed baseball sta- and “misconceptions” about the incident was a tragic accident. activities had created a distrac- diums, sports arenas and recre- tion. Search delayed for car that ation areas. The Marietta Daily Journal plunged off Ohio River bridge The legislation passed reports that Moore wrote that CINCINNATI (AP) — Tuesday by a vote of 44-3. It was students have been practicing Authorities say conditions are sponsored by Council Member “de-stressing techniques,” but still too rough on the Ohio River Corey Johnson, Chair of the recent practices associated with to resume the search for a car council’s Committee on Health. “mindfulness” are offensive to that plunged off a bridge leading Similar bans have already some people. from Kentucky to Cincinnati. been enacted in Boston, Los As a result, Bullard wrote, Search efforts were suspend- Angeles and San Francisco ball- students will not be directed to ed last week because of safety parks. Both the Mets and say the word “Namaste,” a concerns related to the rising Yankees have said they support respectful greeting in Hindu cul- river. the ban. Dignified Services at ture. Crews say they now hope “It’s just something we have to Realistic Prices! The Atlanta Journal- divers will be able to get back in deal with,” Yankees reliever Andrew Miller said in Tampa, 2415 Georgetown Road, NE Constitution reports that a grow- the water on Thursday or Friday WEATHER INFORMATION 473-2620 ing number of U.S. and Georgia at the earliest. Florida. “I don’t see anybody schools have started using yoga Authorities in Kentucky say protesting. There’s rules that we and other “mindfulness” prac- they have been contacted by the have to follow.” tices to help students deal with family of a missing person Matthew Myers, President of stress and focus on academics. believed to have been driving the the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, applauded the move saying Miami-Dade police fatally shoot car when it toppled over the side of the bridge a week ago after a the legislation “sends a simple man a wielding pick-axe pileup. and powerful message to kids” MIAMI (AP) — Miami-Dade Investigators have said 12 that “baseball and tobacco don’t police officers fatally shot a man vehicles were involved in acci- mix.” they say lunged at them with a dents on the bridge that carries The local law will take effect pick-axe. Interstate 275 from Campbell immediately once Mayor Bill de The officers were called to a County, Kentucky, to Blasio signs it, hopefully by Palmetto Bay neighborhood Cincinnati. opening day. Tuesday night after receiving 80-year-old pot dealer gets 10 calls about a man breaking the Minnesota man accused of lying windows and puncturing tires on about Islamic State contact years after colorful history vehicles parked in neighbor’s MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A BOSTON (AP) — An 80-year- yards. Witnesses said the man Minnesota man is accused of old man who ran a sprawling was using a pick-axe. lying to the FBI about when he marijuana-dealing operation A police news release says 25- last contacted the Islamic State that covered several states, with year-old Ethan James Rincon group. records going back to 1992, was ran inside and locked the front The U.S. attorney’s office on sentenced to 10 years in prison. door after officers arrived. But Tuesday charged Abdul Raheem Marshall Dion pleaded guilty family members who also arrived Habil Ali-Skelton with one count last year to drug and money- at the home let police inside the of making a false statement to laundering charges, and home. There, they were con- FBI agents. Tuesday’s sentencing in fronted by Rincon who lunged at The charge says Ali-Skelton Massachusetts was the latest them. told the FBI last July that his chapter in a long, colorful histo- The news release says the offi- last contact with Syrian-based ry with law enforcement. cers shot Rincon, then attempt- members of the militant organi- In 1985, he crashed a single- ed CPR until Miami-Dade Fire zation was in May or early June engine plane he was piloting in Rescue personnel arrived and 2015. But prosecutors allege Kenosha County, Wisconsin, declared Rincon dead. that Ali-Skelton knew he had breaking both his ankles. When The three officers were white, been communicating with mem- sheriff’s deputies arrived, he was as was Rincon. bers of the Islamic State group crawling along a muddy field as money floated in the air. The Gulf oil, gas leases up for sale; as recently as July 4, 2015. A home phone listing for Ali- government was allowed to keep environmentalists protest Skelton could not be found. It’s nearly $112,000 in cash recov- NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The unclear if he has an attorney ered from the crash scene after a federal government is selling off who could comment on his judge found it was likely drug oil and gas leases in the Gulf of behalf. proceeds, but Dion was not Mexico during a sale in New charged criminally. Orleans. Mall Easter bunny, father who When police in Junction City, The Bureau of Ocean Energy brawled make court appearances Kansas, stopped him for speed- Management has been collecting JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A ing in 2013, they found about bids from companies and will mall Easter bunny and a father $828,000 in cash in his pickup announce the results who got into a scuffle have made truck. A federal investigation led Wednesday at the Superdome. their initial court appearances authorities to Massachusetts Approximately 45 million and had their bails set. and Arizona, where they found acres will be made available for Kassim Charles, who was about $15 million in cash, nearly oil and gas exploration and playing the Easter bunny, and 400 pounds of marijuana and development in the Gulf as part Juan Jimenez-Guerrero, whose ledgers detailing drug deals of the sale. toddler daughter fell off a chair going back to 1992. Interest has been limited in while getting her photo taken, Earlier this month, U.S. recent sales as the industry are charged with aggravated District Judge Denise Casper 10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Automakers say electrics, hybrids no longer just gas-sippers
NEW YORK (AP) — When “They’ve graduated out of the power and handling of gas-pow- of autonomous vehicles favors sales sank to just over 274,000. even with cheap gas, Brauer said. Toyota aired a Super Bowl televi- class of something that’s a bit of ered rivals. Electrics also suffered motors powered by electricity All of this makes for a bad envi- A lack of charging stations, once sion ad featuring a surprisingly an oddity to drive,” says Mike from driver concern that the bat- over gas. ronment to roll out more hybrids thought to limit adoption of quick Prius gas-electric hybrid O’Brien, vice president of product tery could run out of juice on a At the New York International and electrics. But automakers electrics, becomes almost moot eluding police, it marked a turn- planning for Hyundai. “It’s all trip. Auto Show this week, Hyundai will press on, now trying to sell because of the longer range, he ing point for the auto industry. about making these cars better.” Now, the tide is slowly turning. will join Toyota in showing off them on style, acceleration, han- said. For years, automakers pushed Until now, hybrids and General Motors and Tesla will new electric and hybrid vehicles. dling and reliability. Self-driving cars, which would fuel efficiency to sell hybrid and electrics have largely appealed to bring electric vehicles to market Hyundai will unveil battery, gas- “It looks better. It drives better. use electric motors that can be electric vehicles. Now, in an era of the environmentally-conscious next year priced around $30,000, electric hybrid and plug-in ver- People can have more fun behind recharged without humans, also cheap gasoline, the message is: crowd. The vehicles cost thou- including a $7,500 federal tax sions of a new car called the the wheel, but it still has new would boost sales. These cars are faster and quieter sands of dollars extra, and credit. Battery range has Ioniq, while Toyota will show a technologies and safety in it, and Brauer thinks electrics and than their gas-powered counter- although drivers eventually improved significantly, experts plug-in Prius that can run on it also gets the benefits of a hybrids will make up more than parts. And, yes, you still save on recouped their money in fuel sav- expect gasoline prices to eventu- electricity alone, as well as both hybrid,” Bill Fay, Toyota’s U.S. half of U.S. sales in the next 12 fuel. ings, the vehicles lacked the ally climb higher, and the advent gas and electricity. The new Prius general manager, said of the years as SUVs and trucks get the has an increased battery range. Prius. new systems. Hyundai’s O’Brien The Prius hybrid, powered by As a power source, electricity thinks the shift will happen soon- both gas and electric motors, outpaces gasoline in just about er. started the alternative fuel move- every area, says Karl Brauer, sen- Any spike in gas prices will ment in the U.S. in 2000. Toyota ior auto analyst for Kelley Blue only help. The International deliberately made it look different Book. Advancements have made Energy Agency last month pre- than other cars, knowing that batteries smaller, increased their dicted that oil prices will more buyers wanted to make a state- storage capacity and brought than double by 2020 because ment about being environmental- prices down. Electric motors can drillers are cutting investments ly friendly. Other companies set take off faster than gas engines, due to current low prices, which their green cars apart as well. and hybrids can power wheels will eventually reduce supply. Even though sales grew as with both electric and gas motors But even with cheap oil, Mick manufacturers added models, for better acceleration. Electrics Roberts, a 46-year-old hydrogen they never really caught on, part- also are far quieter. And with engineer from Lowell, Indiana, ly because of the improved fuel fewer moving parts, they’re more bought a 2015 Chevrolet Volt economy of gas-powered vehicles. reliable, he said. hybrid in October when gas was At their peak in 2013, with gas Yet at $2 per gallon, it would $2.20. He got a good deal on an averaging $3.50 per gallon, take more than 10 years to outgoing model, but Roberts says Americans bought only 341,000 recoup the $3,720 price differ- he likes the smooth-shifting, hybrids and electrics, about 2.2 ence between a base model quiet motor and quick accelera- percent of total U.S. car sales, Toyota Camry hybrid and its tion. “It would be tough to go according to Kelley Blue Book. four-cylinder gas-engine counter- back to gas,” he said. Many companies spent mil- part. But that’s not always a fair Still, the automakers know it lions developing the cars, taking comparison, said Stephanie will take a lot of marketing to get losses to meet government fuel Brinley, senior analyst for IHS mass adoption. economy standards that gradual- Automotive. Hybrids often come Toyota’s Fay says there will be ly increase and require the new- with more equipment and are more chapters in the Prius police car fleet to average 54.5 miles per comparable to better-equipped, chase ad series, including one for gallon by 2025. pricier models, she said. the new plug-in. “The early As gas prices fell below $2 per The coming debuts of the adopters understand the differ- AP Photo gallon, sales of hybrids and Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3, ences in the technology,” he said. A mAn sits in the driver’s seat of a Nissan Micro Mobility Concept vehicle at the New York electrics dropped further. Last which will have 200 miles of elec- “But with the mainstream cus- International Auto Show. The electric vehicle is designed to transport two people over short distances. year, automakers had 16 hybrid tric range, should make battery tomers, we all still have a ways to The batteries can be recharged in four hours and the range is up to 62 miles. and electric models on sale, but electric vehicles more appealing, go to explain the benefits.” Veterans Affairs suspends top official in relocation scam WASHINGTON (AP) — The in a relocation scam that has Pummill is one of VA’s five high- Pummill was the VBA’s deputy regional office, while Graves The judges based their rulings, Department of Veterans Affairs is roiled the agency for months. est-ranking officials and leads chief when Rubens and Graves receives $173,949 as head of the in part, on the fact that more sen- suspending the head of the Pummill failed to exercise prop- VBA’s employees across 56 region- implemented the job relocations, St. Paul, Minnesota, benefits ior officials such as Pummill had Veterans Benefits Administration er oversight as Kimberly Graves al offices nationwide that provide which put both of them closer to office. not been disciplined in the case. In for allowing two lower-ranking offi- and Diana Rubens forced lower- compensation and pension bene- their families. Pummill replaced Graves and Rubens were repri- a related action, the VA said it has cials to manipulate the agency’s ranking managers to accept job fits, life insurance, home loans and former VBA chief Allison Hickey, manded Tuesday and had their reprimanded Beth McCoy, director hiring system for their own gain. transfers and then stepped into other services to millions of veter- who retired as allegations against pay cut by 10 percent. The two of field operations for the VBA. Deputy VA Secretary Sloan the vacant positions themselves, ans. Rubens and Graves were made women were reinstated to their Gibson said McCoy did not exer- Gibson says acting VBA chief keeping their senior-level pay Under VA rules, Pummill can public. positions last month after admin- cise proper judgment in taking Danny Pummill will be suspended while reducing their responsibili- appeal his suspension to an inde- Rubens earns $181,497 as istrative judges overturned their over for Rubens as heads of field without pay for 15 days for his role ties, Gibson said Tuesday. pendent arbiter. director of the VBA’s Philadelphia demotions. operations.
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Phone 472-5041 or fax 614-6529 SportS [email protected] Vols back on Raiders swept by Trojans practice field By SARALYN NORKUS the top of the second. Banner Sports Writer Spencer Keylon was walked From UTSPORTS.COM and then reached third off of a The Cleveland Blue Raiders base hit by Cale Morgan, who was KNOXVILLE — Tennessee got learned the hard way that leaving safe at first. A triple by Chandler back to work on Tuesday, recon- a large number of runners on Sulcer brought Keylon and vening for its fourth practice of the base can prove exceptionally Morgan home, leaving the slugger spring at Haslam Field after taking costly. as a scoring threat on third base. last week off for spring break. Following a 3-0 loss at Soddy- Logan Workman earned a free The Vols wasted no time in pick- Daisy on Monday, the Raiders (4- ticket to first and Joshua Perez’s ing up where they left off, working 3, 2-2) were unable to get any- bunt got him to first base, but out in pads for the second straight thing going at home and watched resulted in Sulcer being tagged practice on a warm, but breezy, the Trojans (9-0, 4-0) leave town out at the plate by Cleveland Knoxville afternoon. with a 10-3 win and the District catcher Hunter Oliver. The smooth transition back was 5-AAA series sweep. Michael May’s catch in right aided in large part by a concerted “We didn’t have the best at bats field put two outs up on the effort by Team 120 to maintain its — we didn’t have our best game board, but the bases were then fitness and focus during the week at the plate. We loaded up after away. While many Volunteers left 10 runners Tre Carter was spent the break back home or in on base. It goes hit by a pitch. tropical destinations, head coach back to pitching, Gavin Rogers’ Butch Jones noted that his phone we walked six hit brought buzzed daily with messages from guys and left 10 Workman in for his players offering assurances -- on base, it’s hard “We didn’t have the the third run often with video evidence attached to win any ball best at bats — we didn’t before the -- of their dedicated workout rou- games (like have our best game at inning was tines while away from campus. that),” Cleveland the plate. We left 10 ended on the That retained focus, Coach Jones coach Preston runners on base. It goes next batter. said, speaks not only the maturity Scoggins stated. back to pitching, we The Trojans of this year’s UT squad, but also “We’ve got to walked six guys and left picked up their sheds some light on the ever- make some 10 on base, it’s hard to fourth run in developing leadership and growth adjustments at win any ball games (like the top of the throughout Team 120 during the the plate and that).” — Cleveland third and held spring campaign. we’ve got to get a coach Preston Scoggins the Raiders off Tuesday marked the first of few things tight, the board until three practices this week as get a few things the bottom of Tennessee settles into a consistent right here and the fourth. workout slate over the next four there.” Things got weeks. A total of 11 practices The Trojans started off on a remain on the docket for the Vols, are arguably one of the stronger sour note for Cleveland, after the including the DISH Orange & teams in the area and demon- first two at bats resulted in outs. White Game, scheduled for April strated that Tuesday night in Banner photo, JOe CAnnOn Their luck began to change after 16 at 2 p.m. ET at Neyland their seven-run win over the Trevor Ramsey was walked and BRADLeY CentRAL’s Jeremiah Sims watches his two-run single fly into right-center field. Raiders. According to the Stadium. The senior designated hitter drove in a trio of runs in the unbeaten Bears’ 6-4 victory over Ooltewah Tyler Standridge got a base hit. With spring break over and a Cleveland coach, his team proved The bases were then loaded up as full slate of uninterrupted spring at the Toby McKenzie Baseball complex Tuesday evening. to be its own biggest enemy in the Logan Foley was walked as well. practices now staring back at the loss. Jake Griffin, who was ultimate- Vols, Jones stressed how impor- “(Soddy-Daisy) can definitely ly 3-4 at the plate, had a well- tant this time of year can be for swing it, but we didn’t do the placed hit in centerfield that the development of Tennessee Bears slip past Owls things we needed to take care of drove in Ramsey for Cleveland’s Football. And while grasping the the ball,” Scoggins began. first run of the night. Xs and Os will be a crucial compo- “We preach to our guys that we With the bases still loaded, a nent of spring ball — especially for have to take care of things as a hit by Oliver gave Standridge the the young players — Jones to remain unbeaten baseball team and that involves opportunity to come in and cut stressed that this season, when no errors, no backwards K’s Soddy’s lead to just two runs. the bright lights of gameday are [struck out looking] and taking Sequoyah at 5 p.m. before the Bears face The Raiders’ attempts at keep- still months away, represents a By JOE CANNON care of the baseball out here on Anderson County at 7:30. ing the game close faltered in the prime opportunity for the develop- Banner Assistant Sports Editor the baseball field. With a team Four games are on tap for the Bradley cam- top of the fifth though. The ment of the character, work ethic, like that, you give them any Although Bradley Central has found the sec- pus Friday, starting at 10 in the morning with Trojans picked up three more and leadership that will forge ounce of energy, motivation or ond week of the new baseball season more chal- Sequoyah and Franklin County squaring off. runs, two on a fielding error, Team 120 together even before the momentum and they’ll run away lenging than the first, the results have been the The Bears will take on Franklin County, where before Cleveland could close summer months. with it.” same as the Bears upped their unbeaten mark Adams once coached, at 12:30. things out. “This is the time of year I love. Trojan pitcher Colin Kearney to seven straight games. Lincoln County will play a doubleheader The boys in blue got their final You’re really building a football struck out a total of nine Raiders Bouncing back from their weakest perform- Friday afternoon, facing Sequoyah at 3 and the run in the bottom of the fifth after team, you’re building your football in four innings. ance (four errors, six free passes host Bradley squad at 5:30. relief pitcher Harbor Jefferson identity. So much comes out of “Their pitchers do a great job and allowing nine hits) Monday The top four teams in the 16- whacked the ball into right field spring football: our habits, our and pitch very well within the night in Ooltewah, Bradley team field will advance to play to bring Chantz Placek in. fundamentals, our execution, our zone, but that’s nothing we can’t swept the District 5-AAA home- at AT&T Field in Chattanooga Soddy-Daisy’s 7-3 lead became toughness, our mental toughness handle or not able to hit. We’ve and-home series by nipping the “We played better Saturday afternoon, while a 10-3 advantage in the top of the in terms of how do we respond got to do a better job of being Owls 6-4 Tuesday evening at than last (Monday) other consolation games will be sixth. Another fielding error when things don’t go the way that aggressive at the plate and not let the Toby McKenzie Baseball night, but we still made held at the other tournament resulted in a run and then a dou- we planned them to. Every team the best pitches go by,” Scoggins Complex. a couple of errors, one sites (Bradley, Ooltewah, ble by Gavin Rogers brought run- develops its own leadership, its commented. ners from first and third base in “We played better than last of which allowed a Chattanooga Central). own personality, and we’re in the After neither team produced (Monday) night, but we still Just as they had done the as well. infant stages of doing that,” he couple of runs for them any runs in the first inning, made a couple of errors, one of night before, the Bears (7-0) said. “I was really anxious to see (Ooltewah).” — Bear Soddy-Daisy got things going in See RAIDERS, Page 13 which allowed a couple of runs put up runs in the opening how our players would handle the head coach Travis for them (Ooltewah),” stated inning Tuesday, as senior retention while being off on spring Adams Bear head coach Travis Adams Jeremiah Sims laced a two-out, break. For the most part I thought after the contest. two-run single into right-center they did a good job. Our younger “Gunnar (Norwood) did a field. players are still learning, going good job on the mound and only had the one Senior Tyler Carpenter and freshman Dylan through their first spring football tough inning, but that happens sometimes,” the Standifer came around to score on the hit. and learning the mental effort and veteran mentor added. “We didn’t have much Carpenter had reached on a fielder’s choice, the mental intensity it takes. This offense, but we had enough to win.” while Standifer had a base hit. is, right now, the most important Now 2-0 on the season, Norwood saw his Bradley tacked on two more runs in both the phase of our football program and string of 11 scoreless innings snapped in the fourth and fifth frames. the building of Team 120.” sixth frame when four singles and an error In the fourth, Norwood led off with a walk Quarterback Joshua Dobbs allowed all four Owl runs to score The 6-foot-4, before junior Caileb Reed was hit by an Owl took a trip to the Golden State of 195-pound senior righty struck out nine, didn’t pitch. Courtesy runner (for Norwood) Pete California during his spring break walk or hit any and allowed seven total hits, Williams scored on a wild pitch, while Reed taking the time for a unique while giving up just a pair of unearned runs. came in on an errant pickoff attempt. excursion to the the Ronald The win also keeps Bradley perfect (4-0) in The next inning, Bradley took advantage of Reagan Presidential Library. He district play, while Ooltewah (4-5, 0-4) is yet to four walks by Owl relief pitchers and a hit. returned to Knoxville with not only win a 5-AAA game. Standifer drew the first free passes, moved to a newfound knowledge, but a Both teams will play hosts in the Ooltewah second on a passed ball and third on a wild renewed mission to improve his Invitational this weekend. pitch. After senior Kylar Lynn also worked a team as a whole. Like his coach, The Thursday games at the McKenzie Banner photo, sARALYn nORKUs Dobbs was pleased to see a rela- Complex will see Cleveland High take on CLeVeLAnD FiRst baseman Kent Christian (17) stretches out to See BEARS, Page 13 make the catch and get a Soddy-Daisy runner out during Tuesday’s See VOLS, Page 13 District 5-AAA game at Cleveland High School. Extra innings pay off for Flames From LEE SPORTS INFORMATION picked up his third pitching win rifice bunt and scored what could of the season. He allowed two have been the winning run on a In a baseball contest that last- hits, one earned run, struck out double by Chad Sutton. ed five hours and seven minutes, seven Trevecca hitters and did Each team had 13 hits. Lee scored a pair of runs in the not issue a free pass. Briner was Holland, Toms, Trent Hill and bottom of the 14th inning to post one of six Lee pitchers that went Chris Adams had two hits apiece an 9-8 victory over longtime rival to the mound during the for the Flames. Holland, Hill and Trevecca Nazarene on Tuesday marathon event. Adams collected doubles. Toms evening at Olympic Field. Trevecca jumped out to a 4-0 finished with a pair of RBIs as After falling behind 8-7 in the lead after an inning and a half did Miguel Pimentel. Hill and top of the 14th, the Flames got only to see the Flames score Adams also tallied a pair of runs. some badly needed help when three times in the second and Trevecca got four hits from freshman Brayden Ware reached once in the third to tie the game Tyler Tichenor, who caused the on an error. Kyle Briner followed at four. Lee added three more Flames all types of problems the with a walk and the Trojans com- runs to take a 7-4 lead after four entire evening. He also scored mitted two errors on a ground innings but did not score again twice and collected an RBI. ball by Ben Holland. The errors until the bottom of the 14th Ethan Harrison, Sutton, Ryan allowed Ware to score the tying inning. On the other hand, Arington and Carter Wiseman run. Luke Toms then stepped in Trevecca pecked away with single doubled for the Trojans. and played the role of hero when runs in the fifth, sixth and eighth Lee starter Logan Campbell Lee University photo his line drive to left-center plated innings to tie the game at seven. Lee’s MigUeL PiMenteL slides into second on a steal attempt as Trevecca’s Tyler Burns awaits the pitched 1 1/3 innings. Tyler Briner with the winning run. They took the lead in the top of Burcham came on to hurl an throw during Tuesday’s game between the Flames and Trojans at Olympic Field. Pimentel was tagged Briner also came on to work the 14th when Zach Tompkins out on the play. the final 4 2/3 innings and walked, went to second on a sac- See FLAMES, Page 13 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com
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L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Arizona vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 10 p.m. Seattle vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. on AIr L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. PAT snaps from 15 will stay nCAA tournament glance Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Sports on tv BrIDgePort regIonAL Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 regional Semifinals L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — The CoLLege BASKetBALL Friday, March 25 Texas (ss) vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. 7 p.m. Wisconsin (22-12) vs. Notre Dame (23-11), 7:27 p.m. Friday’s games chop block has been entirely ESPN2 — NIT, quarterfinals, Florida at George Washington North Carolina (30-6) vs. Indiana (27-7), 9:57 p.m. Houston vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. outlawed from NFL games, and 9 p.m. regional Championship Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. ESPN2 — NIT, quarterfinals, Georgia Tech at San Diego St. Sunday, March 27 N.Y. Yankees vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. extra-point kicks snapped from goLF Semifinal winners Atlanta (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 2 p.m. SoutH regIonAL St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. the 15-yard line are now perma- GOLF — World Golf Championship-Dell Match Play, Day 1, at Second round Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. nent. Austin Saturday, March 19 L.A. Angels vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. MLB BASeBALL At Dunkin’ Donuts Center Kansas City vs. San Francisco (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 NFL owners voted Tuesday to 6 a.m. Providence, r.I. p.m. MLB — Spring training, Baltimore vs. Minnesota (ss), at Fort Miami 65, Wichita State 57 Colorado vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. approve both those proposals by Myers, Fla. (tape-delayed) At Wells Fargo Arena Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. the competition committee. They 9 a.m. Des Moines, Iowa Cleveland vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. MLB — Spring training, Atlanta vs. Houston, at Kissimmee, Kansas 73, UConn 61 Pittsburgh vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. also passed a resolution to Fla. (tape-delayed) Sunday, March 20 Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 6:35 p.m. 1 p.m. At Barclays Center Washington vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 p.m. expand what is a horse-collar MLB — Spring training, Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota, at Fort Brooklyn, n.Y. San Diego vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. tackle to cover the nameplate on Myers, Fla. Villanova 87, Iowa 68 San Francisco (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 10:05 5 p.m. At Spokane veterans Memorial Arena p.m. the back of jerseys. MLB — Spring training, N.Y. Yankees vs. Washington, at Viera, Spokane, Wash. Fla. Maryland 73, Hawaii 60 In all, seven rule proposals 10 p.m. At KFC YuM! Center were approved. The others MLB — Spring training, Oakland vs. Seattle, at Peoria, Ariz. Louisville, Ky. LoCAL noteS 2 a.m. (thursday) regional Semifinals involved coach-to-player com- MLB — Spring training, Kansas City vs. Cleveland, at thursday, March 24 BASeBALL Goodyear, Ariz. (same-day tape) Villanova (31-5) vs. Miami (27-7), 7:10 p.m. BASeBALL InStruCtIon munications from the sideline as nBA BASKetBALL Kansas (32-4) vs. Maryland (27-8), 9:40 p.m. Cleveland State Community College assistant baseball well as the press box; adding a 8 p.m. regional Championship coach Ryne Foster will be offering baseball instruction and les- ESPN — New York at Chicago Saturday, March 26 sons for individuals or small groups. Lessons will be offered on delay-of-game penalty to a team 10:30 p.m. Semifinal winners weeknights and weekends for hitting, catching, infield play, out- ESPN — L.A. Clippers at Golden State MIDWeSt regIonAL field play and pitching. For times and pricing, contact coach that calls a timeout when it has nHL HoCKeY Second round Foster at 317-650-1064 or email none remaining; removing a 5- 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19 [email protected]. NBCSN — Boston at N.Y. Rangers At PnC Arena yard penalty for a receiver ille- WoMen’S CoLLege BASKetBALL BASKetBALL raleigh, n.C. teAM PoWer 7 p.m. Virginia 77, Butler 69 gally touching a pass after being CBSSN — NCAA Division II Tournament, first semifinal, Team Power is looking for seventh-grade girls interested in At Pepsi Center playing travel basketball. For more information, contact Nathan out of bounds; and eliminating Lubbock Christian-Florida Southern winner vs. Bentley- Denver AP photo Virginia Union winner, at Sioux Falls, S.D. Cox at 423-618-0942. Iowa State 78, UALR 61 KILBY InDIvIDuAL InStruCtIon multiple spots of enforcement A reFeree SePArAteS New York Giants wide receiver Odell 9:30 p.m. Gonzaga 82, Utah 59 CBSSN — NCAA Division II Tournament, second semifinal, Individual basketball instruction for male and female ele- for a double foul after a change Sunday, March 20 mentary, middle school, high school and post graduate athletes Beckham Jr. (13) and Carolina Panther Josh Norman (24) in East Francis Marion-Alaska Anchorage winner vs. Pittsburg St.- At Scottrade Center Grand Valley St. winner, at Sioux Falls, S.D. is being offered by former Junior College and University coach of possession. St. Louis L.J. Kilby. Coach Kilby brings 10 years of head coaching expe- Rutherford, N.J., in this December 2015 file photo. The NFL’s pow- Syracuse 75, Middle Tennessee 50 The chop block, in which a rience as well as 30 years experience in junior college, NAIA erful competition committee is recommending making extra point At the united Center and NCAA Division I basketball. For more information, contact player blocks an opponent low Chicago Coach Kilby at 423-596-2515. on tAP regional Semifinals kicks from the 15-yard line permanent, eliminating all chop blocks FISHIng while the opponent is engaged Wednesday, March 23 Friday, March 25 and ejecting a player for twice receiving certain unsportsmanlike BASeBALL Virginia (28-7) vs. Iowa State (23-11), 7:10 p.m. CLeveLAnD BASSMASterS high with another player, had Ooltewah at Bradley Central (9), 5 Syracuse (21-13) vs. Gonzaga (28-7), 9:40 p.m. The Cleveland Bassmasters meet the first Thursday of become more limited in the conduct penalties. Pinewood Classic regional Championship each month at South Cleveland United Methodist Church at 7 Summerville, S.C. Sunday, March 27 p.m. Cleveland Bassmasters includes boaters and non-boaters league because of various rule Walker Valley at Pinewood Prep, 7 Semifinal winners and are associated with FLW. The club fishes and holds tourna- the defensive player gets inside kicking at opponents, taunting SoFtBALL WeSt regIonAL ment on Chickamauga Lake, Nickajack Lake, Lake changes. Now, all forms of it gulf Coast Classic II Second round Guntersville, Lake Weiss, Watts Bar and Neely Henry. Dues for have been banned, with viola- the collar of either the jersey or and using abusive, threatening at orange Beach, Ala. Saturday, March 19 the Bassmasters are $35 quarterly. Other fees include $35 FLW Walker Valley participating At Dunkin’ Donuts Center joining fee, $8 insurance, $20 per year for biggest largemouth tors drawing a 15-yard penalty. the shoulder pad from behind or or insulting language or ges- thursday, March 24 Providence, r.I. or smallmouth bass and $15 for tournament largemouth or the side, and pulls the runner tures. BASeBALL Duke 71, Yale 64 smallmouth prize. For more information, contact Dewayne The competition committee Pinewood Classic Sunday, March 20 Lowe at 423-715-5772. felt it was a dangerous play. toward the ground. We had sev- “I think we’re talking about Summerville, S.C. At Chesapeake energy Arena rooK tournAMent Walker Valley vs. Northwood Academy, 7 oklahoma City Jute MILLer CLASSIC rooK tournAMent Some NFL coaches believe elimi- eral plays over the last couple of the integrity of the game,” ooltewah Invitational Oklahoma 85, VCU 81 The Kiwanis Club of Cleveland will be holding the first Jute years, and you just watch this at Texans coach Bill O’Brien said, at Bradley Central Texas A&M 92, Northern Iowa 88, 2OT Miller Classic Rook Tournament on April 2 at the Holiday Inn nating the chop block will affect Cleveland vs. Sequoyah, 5 At Spokane veterans Memorial Arena Express. The special event will begin with breakfast at 8 a.m. the ground game. full speed and it’s the same “and we’re trying to do a good Anderson County at Bradley Central, 7:30 Spokane, Wash. Lunch will also be provided. The grand prize is $1,000. All pro- SoFtBALL Oregon 69, Saint Joseph’s 64 ceeds will go to fund youth scholarships. Entry in the event is “It definitely changes some mechanic. ... job of making sure that the gulf Coast Classic II At the Honda Center $100 per team. To register, contact Jeff Miller at 423-479-5555 “The grab, the pull back, the game is played cleanly and at orange Beach, Ala. Anaheim, Calif. or 423-421-8101. things,” Broncos coach Gary Walker Valley participating regional Semifinals SoFtBALL Kubiak said. “That definitely same potential for injury. The things like that. Lady Warrior Southern Classic thursday, March 24 Oklahoma (27-7) vs. Texas A&M (28-8), 7:37 p.m. ASA uMPIreS MeetIngS officials at full speed are calling “I think the one thing that’s at Lavernge H.S. The Bradley/Cleveland Softball Umpires Association is changes some of your teachings Polk County vs. Batesville (Ark.), 10 a.m. Oregon (30-6) vs. Duke (25-10), 9:55 p.m. regional Championship recruiting umpires and scorekeepers for the upcoming season. of your techniques. ... The this a foul, but when you look at going to be difficult is that let’s Polk County vs. Woodstock North (Ill.), 12 a.m. Training will be provided. The association will be holding pre- Polk County vs. Champagne (Ill.), 2 Saturday, March 26 it in slow motion, and you see just say one of your best players Semifinal winners season meetings at the Cleveland Community Center on South change would be in the box. Friday, March 25 Church Street on the following dates: March 24 at 6 p.m. and BASeBALL FInAL Four We’ll see how it goes.” he’s actually not inside the col- gets an unsportsmanlike penal- At nrg Stadium April 3 at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Randy Moore at Lee University at Valdosta (Ga.) State University (DH), 4 504-3839 or Rita Hannah at 559-3322. lar, he’s on the nameplate of the ty early in the game, is he going Bradley Central (9) at McCallie, 4:30 Houston The extra point snaps from national Semifinals SoFtBALL LeAgueS Pinewood Classic If interested in signing a team up for the spring and summer the 15 were an experiment for jersey. But again, the mechanics to become a target, meaning like Summerville, S.C. Saturday, April 2 South champion vs. West champion softball leagues for men’s, women’s and church teams, please of the tackle are the same, the are they going to go after this Walker Valley vs. Woodland, 7 attend meetings at the Cleveland Community Center on 21, 2015 that worked so well that ooltewah Invitational East champion vs. Midwest champion national Championship and 31 at 6 p.m. For more information contact Rita Hannah at making it permanent was a same potential for injury.” guy to try to get him to do some- at Bradley Central 559-3322. Franiklin County at Bradley Central, 12:30 Monday, April 4 With those items out of the thing where he gets kicked out Semifinal winners SenIor SoFtBALL given. Efficiency on extra points Lincoln County at Bradley Central, 5:30 For those interested in having fun and playing softball as a at Chattanooga Central from the 33-yard-line or so way, the owners will turn their of a game?” regional Semifinals recreational activity for men 50 years or older and women 40 Cleveland vs. Jefferson County, 12:30 years or older Call Rita Hannah at 559-3322. If there are attention to proposals regarding Patriots owners Robert Kraft Cleveland vs. Red Bank, 5:30 Friday, March 25 dropped from more than 99 per- At Lexington, Ky. enough people signed up, they will play in the spring and sum- SoFtBALL mer. cent to just over 94 percent. ejecting players for two said Monday he is comfortable Lee University at Valdosta (Ga.) State (DH), 4 Kentucky (25-7) vs. Washington (24-10), 7 p.m. gulf Coast Classic II Notre Dame (33-1) vs. Stanford (26-7), 9:30 p.m. tennIS “We made it a meaningful unsportsmanlike conduct penal- with the level of safety in the at orange Beach, Ala. regional Championship KAY MCDAnIeL tennIS CLInICS ties; allowing coaches and play- NFL. Walker Valley participating Sunday, March 27 The annual Kay McDaniel Tennis Clinic will take place June play,” said Rich McKay, presi- Lady Warrior Southern Classic Semifinal winners, TBA 2-6 at the Lee University tennis courts. The clinic is for girls and dent of the Atlanta Falcons and ers on the sideline to use video “I think the game of football in Murfreesboro, Barfield no. 6 FInAL Four boys of any skill level ages 6-13. The girls will go from 8-10 a.m. Polk County vs. Brighton, 9 a.m. At Indianapolis and the boys will go from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The clinic is co-chairman of the competition on their tablets rather than just has never been safer than it is Polk County vs. Summertown, 11 a.m. national Semifinals free to all participants. Registration will begin April 1. Athletes photos to review plays; and today,” Kraft said. “I played. My at McKnight Field Sunday, April 3 wishing to attend the clinic are encouraged to register quickly. committee. Polk County vs. Munford, 3 Bridgeport champion vs. Dallas champion, 6 or 8:30 p.m. Only 400 entries are accepted and 300 have already been Like the chop block, the increasing coaches challenges sons have played. I have three Saturday, March 26 Sioux Falls champion vs. Lexington champion, 6 or 8:30 p.m. received. Parents will receive a confirmation email if their child BASeBALL national Championship is accepted. For more information or to register, visit horse-collar tackle can lead to from two to three or enhancing grandsons who play now. So we Lee University at Valdosta (Ga.) State, 1 tuesday, April 5 www.kaymcdanieltennisclinics.com. what plays can be reviewed. have three generations playing ooltewah Invitational Semifinals winners, 8:30 p.m. serious injuries. This alteration at At&t Field, Chattanooga makes the call easier for on-field AFC coaches who met with this game. We believe in it. ... I No. 3 vs. No. 4, 1:30 goLF the media Tuesday were asked think life lessons and what you No. 1 vs. No. 2, 4 BASeBALL officials. at Bradley Central World golf ranking “This play has really evolved, their opinions about player ejec- get out of playing football is way Matchup games, 12 7 2:30 Spring training glance through March 20 SoFtBALL AMerICAn LeAgue 1. Jordan Spieth USA 11.09 or this rule has evolved over the tions for two unsportsmanlike beyond the risks of what hap- Lee University at Valdosta (Ga.) State), 1 WLPct 2. Jason Day AUS 10.78 years,” said Dean Blandino, the acts. There are specific criteria pens. I honestly believe the risks gulf Coast Classic II Toronto 13 4 .765 3. Rory McIlroy NIR 9.28 at orange Beach, Ala. Detroit 14 8 .636 4. Bubba Watson USA 8.94 NFL’s officiating director. “Your for what those fouls would be, are being managed as well as Walker Valley participating Houston 12 8 .600 5. Rickie Fowler USA 8.09 trACK Chicago 11 8 .579 6. Adam Scott AUS 7.44 classic horse collar (is) where including throwing punches or they can be today.” Bradley Central at Hardin Valley Invitational Los Angeles 11 8 .579 7. Henrik Stenson SWE 7.31 Minnesota 11 9 .550 8. Justin Rose ENG 6.13 Texas 11 10 .524 9. Dustin Johnson USA 5.81 Cleveland 10 10 .500 10. Patrick Reed USA 4.91 BASKetBALL New York 99.500 11. Danny Willett ENG 4.65 Kitchens hot in California, Lady national Basketball Association Oakland 99.500 12. Branden Grace SAF 4.62 Seattle 10 11 .476 13. Hideki Matsuyama JPN 4.58 eAStern ConFerenCe Tampa Bay 89.471 14. Sergio Garcia ESP 4.49 Atlantic Division Kansas City 11 13 .458 15. Zach Johnson USA 4.13 Flames take 8th at Otter Invite WLPct gB Boston 9 13 .409 16. Jim Furyk USA 4.13 Toronto 48 21 .696 — Baltimore 5 13 .278 17. Brandt Snedeker USA 4.06 Boston 41 30 .577 8 nAtIonAL LeAgue 18. Louis Oosthuizen SAF 4.05 New York 28 43 .394 21 WLPct 19. Phil Mickelson USA 3.91 From LEE SPORTS INFORMATION tie for the 24th spot in the field of 96 individual Brooklyn 19 51 .271 29½ Arizona 17 4 .810 20. Brooks Koepka USA 3.87 golfers. Bernadette Little posted a 78-81 — 159, Philadelphia 9 62 .127 40 Washington 13 4 .765 21. Charl Schwartzel SAF 3.84 SEASIDE, Calif. — Senior Callie Kitchens Southeast Division Philadelphia 14 6 .700 22. Kevin Kisner USA 3.81 while Caroline Moore followed with an 83-81 — WLPct gB Colorado 10 8 .556 23. J.B. Holmes USA 3.44 turned in the best performance of her career (78- 164. Kensington Wieland had a 86-85 — 171. Miami 41 29 .586 — Los Angeles 10 10 .500 24. Jimmy Walker USA 3.35 75 — 153) and placed in a tie for fourth place in Atlanta 41 30 .577 ½ Milwaukee 10 10 .500 25. Paul Casey ENG 3.32 Cailey Gino, playing with the individuals, tallied Charlotte 41 30 .577 ½ Miami 8 10 .444 26. Shane Lowry IRL 3.22 the medalist competition in leading the Lee Washington 35 35 .500 6 New York 7 10 .412 an 84-81 — 165. Orlando 29 41 .414 12 St. Louis 7 10 .412 women’s golf team to an eighth-place finish in the Central Division Cincinnati 9 13 .409 Medalist honors went to Beatriz Prados of W L Pct gB San Francisco 9 13 .409 Otter Invitational being hosted by Cal State y-Cleveland 50 20 .714 — San Diego 7 12 .368 Monterey Bay. Tarleton State, who finished with a 78-72 — 150 Indiana 37 33 .529 13 Chicago 7 13 .350 Chicago 36 33 .522 13½ Pittsburgh 6 13 .316 The 36-hole event was played at the Bayonet & on the rugged par-72 course. Sabrina Virtusio of Detroit 37 34 .521 13½ Atlanta 6 16 .273 Academy of Art was second (151). Ann Parmerter Milwaukee 30 41 .423 20½ NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games Blackhorse Golf Courses and Tarleton State WeStern ConFerenCe against non-major league teams do not. (Texas) captured first place honors with a com- of Dallas Baptist, the first-round leader, placed Southwest Division tuesday’s games W L Pct gB Miami 3, Boston 0 bined score of 313-296 — 609. Western third (152). Three other golfers joined Kitchens in y-San Antonio 59 11 .843 — Toronto 16, Detroit 1 Memphis 41 31 .569 19 Houston 8, Atlanta 7 Washington was second (622), Dallas Baptist third the tie for fourth place. Dallas 35 35 .500 24 Minnesota (ss) 5, Baltimore 1 The Lady Flames will travel to Pensacola, Fla., Houston 35 36 .493 24½ Minnesota (ss) 7, Philadelphia 5 (624), Academy of Art fourth (626) and the host New Orleans 26 44 .371 33 Chicago White Sox 8, San Francisco (ss) 7 Cal State club rounded out the top five (628). April 4-5 to take part in the annual Argonaut northwest Division Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati 6 WLPct gB Colorado 6, Milwaukee 5 The Lady Flames put together rounds of 321- Invitational hosted by the University of West y-Oklahoma City 49 22 .690 — San Diego 17, Texas 5 Portland 36 35 .507 13 L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 5 313 — 634. Sam Burrus had an 82-76 — 158 to Florida. Utah 34 36 .486 14½ N.Y. Yankees 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Denver 29 42 .408 20 Kansas City 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 Minnesota 22 48 .314 26½ Arizona 7, San Francisco (ss) 7, tie, 10 innings Pacific Division Wednesday’s games Tennis Flames knocked out at Young Harris WLPct gB Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. y-Golden State 63 7 .900 — Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Clippers 43 26 .623 19½ Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Lee Sports Information beat Vangrinsven 6-4, 6-1 and the second set. Krista Good lost Sacramento 27 43 .386 36 N.Y. Mets vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Hulten was a 6-3, 6-4 winner 6-3, 6-4 to Sanchez. Phoenix 19 51 .271 44 Chicago Cubs vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — The L.A. Lakers 15 55 .214 48 San Diego vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. over Ridruejo to even the team Grzegrzolka lost 6-1 in her y-clinched division Kansas City vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Lee University tennis teams lost tuesday’s games San Francisco vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. score at 3-3. opening set against Labaqui Charlotte 105, Brooklyn 100 N.Y. Yankees vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 5:05 p.m. both matches at Young Harris Pavel regained the lead with a before forcing a third set with a Miami 113, New Orleans 99 Philadelphia vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. College Tuesday evening. The Oklahoma City 111, Houston 107 Oakland vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 10:10 p.m. 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Blackburn. 6-4 margin in the second set. L.A. Lakers 107, Memphis 100 thursday’s games Contributed photo Flames were defeated 5-4 by Wednesday’s games Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Graetz edged Westley Lemke 6-4 Labaqui earned the match win Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Minnesota vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Joe Young won the Big Fish YHC’s No. 41-ranked men’s Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. St. Louis vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 1:05 p.m. and 7-5 to record the fifth team with a 10-7 mark in the super- Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. award with a 7.7-pound large- team, while the Lady Flames point and clinch the team win. set tie-breaker. Orlando at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Detroit vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. were beaten 8-1. The non-con- New York at Chicago, 8 p.m. Houston vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. mouth bass at the March 19 Milne needed a 9-7 tie-break- Tondi ended the host’s Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Kansas City vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Cleveland Bassmasters tourna- ference matches were played at Utah at Houston, 8 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Texas (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. er to win his first set against shutout bid with a 6-3, 6-2 win Miami at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 ment on Chickamauga Lake. the Bob & Gayle Nichols Tennis Tiboldi, 7-6. Milne registered the over Rundcrantz at No. 1 sin- Philadelphia at Denver, 9 p.m. p.m. Complex. straight-set win with a 6-4 mark gles. The Flames and Lady Flames Men in the second set. Young Harris 5, Flames 4 travel to Banner Elk, N.C., to Young Harris (9-4) swept the Singles take on Lees-McRae College in 1. Eirik Groner (LEE) def. Brecht Vangrinsven (YHC) 6-4, doubles competition to carry an 6-1 another non-conference show- 2. Rhys Milne (LEE) def. Daniel Tiboldi (YHC) 7-6 (9-7), 6- early 3-0 lead over the Lady 4 down on Friday at 2 p.m. Flames (12-7). Maclain 3. Alex Pavel (YHC) def. Boyd Blackburn (LEE) 6-3, 6-4 The Flames (9-7) won one of 4. Karl Hulten (LEE) def. Alejandro Ridruejo (YHC) 6-3, 6- Yowarsky and Laura Beth 4 three doubles matches and were Hardesty were beaten 8-2 by 5. Raul Quevedo (YHC) def. Charles Jabaley (LEE) 6-2, 6- 1 3-for-6 in singles matches in a Oriana Labaqui and Laura 6. Jan-Niklas Graetz (YHC) def. Westley Lemke (LEE) 6-4, 5-4 loss at No. 41 Young Harris 7-5 Sanchez at No. 2 doubles. Elin Doubles College. Rundcrantz and Maria Puerta 1. Alex Pavel/Raul Quevedo (YHC) def. Eirik Groner/Jake Okines (LEE) 8-4 Karl Hulten and Charles doubled up Francesca Tondi 2. Daniel Tiboldi/Alejandro Ridruejo (YHC) def. Rhys Milne/Boyd Blackburn (LEE) 8-6 Jabaley picked up an 8-4 win and Marta Garcia-Nieto, 8-4. In 3. Karl Hulten/Charles Jabaley (LEE) def. Brecht over Brecht Vangrinsven and the No. 3 slot, Morgan Vangrinsven/Jan-Niklas Graetz (YHC) 8-4 Women Jan-Niklas Graetz at No. 3 dou- Friedlander and Joanna Young Harris 8, Lady Flames 1 Singles bles. Alex Pavel and Raul Grzegrzolka were outlasted by 1. Francesca Tondi (LEE-W) def. Elin Rundcrantz (YHC) 6- Quevedo evened the team score Carolina Hernandez and Kadie 3, 6-2 2. Oriana Labaqui (YHC) def. Joanna Grzegrzolka (LEE- with an 8-4 defeat of Eirik Hudgins, 9-7. W) 6-1, 4-6, 1-0 (10-7) 3. Carolina Hernandez (YHC) def. Marta Garcia-Nieto Groner and Jake Okines. Daniel Puerta lost one game in win- (LEE-W) 6-2, 6-0 Tiboldi and Alejandro Ridruejo ning against Yowarsky, while 4. Laura Sanchez (YHC) def. Krista Good (LEE-W) 6-3, 6- 4 held off Rhys Milne and Boyd Diana DiMarco recorded match- 5. Maria Puerta (YHC) def. Maclain Yowarsky (LEE-W) 6- Contributed photo Blackburn, 8-6, to give Young ing 6-1 match scores against 0, 6-1 CLeveLAnD Bassmasters 6. Diana DiMarco (YHC) def. Morgan Friedlander (LEE-W) Harris (9-6) a 2-1 lead following Friedlander at No. 6 singles to 6-1, 6-1 member Harrison Sims shows off Contributed photo Doubles doubles competition. secure the team win. 1. Elin Rundcrantz/Maria Puerta (YHC) def. Francesca the 6.71-pound largemouth tHe CLeveLAnD BASSMASterS held a tournament March 19 Tondi/Marta Garcia-Nieto (LEE-W) 8-4 Quevedo increased the YHC Garcia-Nieto won two games 2. Oriana Labaqui/Laura Sanchez (YHC) def. Maclain caught on Lake Chickamauga, on Chickamauga Lake. The winner were, from left, first place, Joe lead with a 6-2, 6-1 win over in her first set against Yowarsky/Laura Beth Hardesty (LEE-W) 8-2 3. Carolina Hernandez/Kadie Hudgins (YHC) def. Morgan March 19. Young; Second place, Harrison Sims; and third place, Josh Bean. Jabaley at No. 5 singles. Groner Hernandez, but was shut out in Friedlander/Joanna Grzegrzolka (LEE-W) 9-7. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016—13 Correa hits third spring homer, Astros beat Braves
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — UP NEXT of tater tots pressed in a waffle Carlos Correa hit his third Braves: RHP Mike Wisley is iron, loaded with bacon, melted homer this spring and the scheduled to start vs. cheese and jalapenos, topped Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Philadelphia on Thursday fol- with a second tater tot waffle Braves 8-7 Tuesday. lowing Atlanta’s off-day. He last and served with Coca-Cola- Correa hit a two-run homer pitched four innings March 18 infused ketchup. Cost: $16. off Manny Banuelos. The reign- vs. Miami and allowed two runs n “Punisher” — Country-fried ing AL Rookie of the Year had on three hits. The Phillies have smoked rib meat slathered in a two hits with a walk and scored LHP Adam Morgan scheduled to Monster Energy-infused BBQ twice. start Thursday. sauce, topped a fresh cut beer- Correa is batting .414 with Astros: RHP Michael Feliz is battered onion ring and “slawsa” seven RBI in 11 Grapefruit scheduled to start vs. (because, why choose between League games. Philadelphia on Wednesday. He slaw and salsa?), tucked Correa said he’s hardly paid will be making his fifth start of between a toasted and buttered attention to spring training the spring and is 1-0 with an Hawaiian bun and pinned in numbers and is more concerned 0.90 ERA and eight strikeouts in place with two slices of candied on staying healthy. 10 innings. The Phillies are set bacon. Cost: $18. Jose Altuve got three hits and to start RHP Charlie Morton. n “Sausage Sundae” — drove in two runs for the Astros. Not your father’s menu Smoked sausage, split down the Freddie Freeman drove in two ATLANTA (AP) — Forget the middle, topped with macaroni- runs for Atlanta and leads the peanuts and Cracker Jacks. n-cheese, mashed potatoes, and team with nine RBIs. The Atlanta Braves are break- pulled pork, finished off with Houston starter Mike Fiers ing out some real belt-busting BBQ Sauce and a cherry tomato gave up six runs and eight hits menu items for their final sea- (in an apparent nod to the in 4 2/3 innings. son at Turner Field. health freaks). Cost: $9. Braves starter Mike Leading the way is the n “TOP-N-GO” — Your choice Foltynewicz allowed a run and “Burgerizza,” which is described of Fritos topped with chili and two hits in 3 2/3 innings, strik- as a grilled 20-ounce beef patty, cheese sauce or Doritos topped ing out five. covered with five slices of ched- with pulled pork, pulled chicken The Braves are eying an April dar cheese, topped with crispy and cheese sauce. Cost $9. 12 start for Foltynewicz. He was bacon, and served between two The Braves are moving to a diagnosed with costochondritis, 8-inch pepperoni pizzas. Don’t new stadium in suburban Cobb causing pain in his chest wall, forget to bring a credit card. The County in 2017. in September before finding No word if they’re planning Burgerizza is $26, and it’s worth AP photo blood clots in his pitching arm. noting an angioplasty is not wider seats. AtLAntA BRAvES batter Freddie Freeman attempts a bunt against the Houston Astros in the first Foltynewicz underwent a rib Until then, bon appetit! included. inning of their spring training game Tuesday, in Kissimmee, Fla. resection to deal with the clots The Braves, in conjunction With Presidents Obama, Castro and lost 20 pounds due to the with concessions partner out. players walked over from the Varona said Monday after see- surgery. watching, Rays beat Cuban team Delaware North, are also intro- HAVANA (AP) — In a landmark As the two countries try to dugout to say hello and passed ing relatives in Cuba. “Because Braves 3B Adonis Garcia has ducing “The Everything Dog,” heal more than 50 years of Cold flowers and small Cuban flags it’s been three years that I don’t been a welcome addition to the game attended by Presidents aka T.E.D. (a play on Turner Barack Obama and Raul Castro, War animosity, Obama and through the netting to first lady see them, and it’s something lineup so far this spring. And Field’s nickname). This $15 foot- Castro sitting side-by-side was a Michelle Obama and first very thrilling but also very with him batting cleanup for the Tampa Bay Rays beat the long hot dog will be layered with Cuban national team 4-1 remarkable sight. Obama wore a daughter Sasha. painful.” protection behind Freeman, fries, chili, nacho chips, beer white shirt and sunglasses, Both Obama and Castro were Varona was first to bat Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez Tuesday in the first visit by a cheese and jalapeños, topped major league team to the com- Castro more formal in a blazer. gone by the third inning — with Tuesday. He flied out to first, to is expecting big things from the with popcorn and drizzled with The presidents took part when Obama heading to the airport to polite applause. 30-year-old Cuban who Atlanta munist island since 1999. Coca-Cola-infused BBQ sauce, James Loney homered and the fans tried to get “the wave” fly south for a state visit to Luis Tiant, a three-time MLB signed in 2015 after he was served in a pretzel bun. going early. Obama later sig- Argentina — but the stands all-star, and Pedro Luis Lazo, released by the New York drove in three runs, and Matt Here are some of the other Moore and the Tampa Bay pitch- naled safe when Kevin Kiermaier remained packed until the final who had a long career with Yankees. new choices, in all their artery safely slid home for the first run, out. Cuban club Pinar del Rio and In 2015, Garcia batted .263 ers shut out the Cubans until clogging glory: Rudy Reyes homered in the then shook hands with Castro. Admission was free, and tick- the national team, threw out the with 10 homers and 26 RBIs in n “Tater Tot Chop” — A layer This was the first time since ets were distributed to Cubans first pitches. just 191 at-bats. ninth inning. But the game will be remem- the Baltimore Orioles came 17 through organizations such as bered less for the final score years ago during spring training student groups and workplaces. than for the two men sitting in that a big league club played in That essentially assured a well- the front row at Estadio Cuba. behaved crowd and with no gov- Flames Latinoamericano. Rarely has so much pomp and ernment opponents around to circumstance accompanied an protest. From Page 11 The near-capacity crowd Tuxedo roared as Obama and Castro exhibition game. Former All- The trip was also a homecom- Rental Service entered and walked toward their Stars Derek Jeter and Dave ing for Tampa right fielder impressive 2 2/3 innings. He was charged with the defeat. seats right behind home plate, Winfield and Major League Dayron Varona, who was born in Groom’s Tux allowed only one hit while strik- The victory improved the waving to fans and greeting Baseball Commissioner Rob Havana and spent seven years Free When ing out five and allowing no Flames to 16-12 overall and was other dignitaries. Manfred were among the presi- playing in Cuba before hopping You Rent walks. Gage Carpenter pitched their seventh win over the last Chants of “Raul! Raul!” broke dent’s greeters. Secretary of a boat to Haiti in 2013, and was two innings and struck out four eight games. The stakes get State John Kerry was also in the seeing some relatives for the 6 Tuxes while walking two. Christian much higher on Friday and VIP box, as well as several of first time since then. Bokich contributed 2 1/3 Saturday when they travel to Cuba’s highest officials. “This is something I didn’t innings, before Briner secured Valdosta State for a three-game Before the first pitch, Rays believe until I hugged my niece,” the victory. Gulf South Conference series. Bears Trevecca got five solid innings Because of the Easter Holiday from reliever Christian Lohr. He break, the Friday doubleheader From Page 11 surrendered just one hit, struck will begin at 4 p.m. with a single out three and walked two. Mason nine-inning game to follow on walk, Standifer scored on a Dunn pitched 2 1/3 innings and Saturday. groundout by Sims. Norwood and Reed then drew back-to-back walks to load the bases before senior Brandon Thompson, who had laid down Raiders two sacrifice bunts in his previ- From Page 11 ous at bats, finally got to swing the bat and drove in a run with a Cleveland outhit Soddy 8-7, in our doubleheader to get some two-out single. but had five errors in comparison momentum going into next week. After managing just three hits to the two errors their opponent These district teams don’t get any in their first five at bats, Ooltewah committed. Jefferson came in for easier as you go along,” Scoggins finally got on the scoreboard in 3 1/2 innings and struck out five commented. the top of the sixth, with four sin- Trojan batters. Chase Henderson The Ooltewah Invitational gives gles and a Bear error in its first closed out the game on the teams the chance to play at AT&T half dozen batters. mound for Cleveland. field in downtown Chattanooga Lee University signee Mitch The Raiders have three games on Saturday. The No. 3 and No. 4 Duncan led off with his second coming up in the Ooltewah teams will play at 1:30 at AT&T hit of the game. After Norwood Invitational. field and No. 1 and No. 2 play at struck out the next batter, Caleb On Thursday, they will take on 4 p.m. Collins and Jackson Malcomb Sequoyah at 5 p.m. at Bradley rapped consecutive hits to load the bases. Central. The tournament appear- SUMMARY ance continue on Friday with a Soddy-Daisy 031 033 0 — 10 7 2 Duncan scored when the next Cleveland 000 210 0 — 3 8 5 batted ball was booted on the doubleheader at Chattanooga WP: Colin Kearney (2-0), 9 K’s, 4 IP; LP: Camden Central where they will play Sewell 2.3 IP, 4 ER, 2 K’s. 3B: Chandler Sulser infield, while Collins was able to Jefferson County at 12:30 and (SD). 2B: Gavin Rogers (SD); Chantz Placek. come in on a wild pitch. Owl Highlights: Rogers 2-5, 3 RBI; Kel Morgan 2-4, 2 catcher Andy Reed followed with Red Bank at 5:30. runs; Sulser 2 RBI (SD); Jake Griffin 3-4, 1 RBI; Harbor Jefferson 1-2, 1 RBI. Records: Soddy-Daisy a RBI-single before Jake Sullivan “Hopefully we can pick some 9-0, 4-0 District 5-AAA; Cleveland 4-3, 2-2 District 5- things up in Thursday and Friday plated a teammate with a fielder’s AAA. choice. Norwood was able to end the spurt with a strikeout and then put the clamps back on in the Vols seventh, striking out a pair and From Page 11 ending the game with a pop up on the infield. The Owls had threatened to tively smooth transition for the Reeves-Maybin, Bates join score when Tyler Robertson and Vols upon their return to spring Reed opened the top of the fifth workouts. list of Vols out for spring (AP) — Tennessee linebackers with a single and a double. “We came out and we’re Norwwod quelled the threat by improved,” said Dobbs. “We did a Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Dillon Bates have joined the growing list getting the next two batters to lot of fundamental drills and a lot pop up, and even though the of new install. The guys hit the of Volunteers missing spring prac- tice with injuries. third hit a rocket that looked like ground running with an open it was going to plate a pair, Bear mind and we’re ready to get back Vols coach Butch Jones said Tuesday that both players would second baseman Hunter James on the field and that was exciting miss the rest of the spring, but quickly moved into the hole and to see.” should be ready to return by early was able to nip the runner with During Tennessee’s first prac- June. Jones didn’t specify the his throw to end the inning. tice back from spring break, the nature of the linebackers injuries, Bradley had just five hits in the Volunteers continued to make but Reeves-Maybin watched victory, but Reed and Standifer progress on the field. Several indi- Tuesday’s practice with his left reached base three times with a viduals on Team 120 took time arm in a sling. single and a pair of free bases during their break to work on dif- Reeves-Maybin had a team- apiece. Reed scored once and ferent things in preparation for high 105 tackles last season, Standifer twice. the upcoming season, according including 14 for loss. Sims was the hitting star of the to rising junior running back Other Tennessee players miss- game with a single and a ground- Alvin Kamara. ing spring practice with unspeci- out, providing a trio of runs bat- “I think we had a pretty good fied injuries include safety/kick ted in. day after having the week off. GAME SUMMARY returner Evan Berry, offensive Ooltewah 000 004 0 — 4 7 1 Usually, there is some concern tackle Chance Hall, wide receiver Bradley Central 200 220 x — 6 5 2 with having that much time away Josh Malone, offensive guard WP: Gunnar Norwood (2-0) 7.0 IP, 9 K’s, 0 BB, 7 hits, 2 ER; LP: Mitch Duncan (0-2) 4 IP, 2 K’s, 4 BB, from football, but I think every- Jashon Robertson, tight end Joe 1 HBP, 4 hits, 3 ER. 2B: Andy Reed (O). RBI: Reed, body was pretty much focused. I Stocstill, running back Joe Young Jake Sullivan (O); Jeremiah Sims 3, Brandon Thompson (BC). Highlights: Caileb Reed 1-1, BB, think a lot of guys got in some and defensive linemen Derek HBP, run; Dylan Standifer 1-2, 2 BB, 2 runs, good work over spring break. I Barnett, Andrew Butcher, Kyle Thompson 1-1, 2 sac bunts, RBI; Sims 1-3, 3 RBIs; Kylar Lynn 1-3 (BC). LOB: Ooltewah 6; BC 6. know I did. We were focused today Phillips, Shy Tuttle and Kendal Records: Ooltewah 4-5, 0-4 District 5-AAA; Bradley and guys looked good,” he said. Vickers Central 7-0, 4-0 District 5-AAA. 14—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com Editorial Hiwassee a river of history Flowing from the slopes of Rocky Mountain, this winding waterway has many tales to tell The Hiwassee River in Georgia, North Carolina west and south of the Hiwassee. Carolina and Tennessee is a place of legend LOOKING BACK The Hiwassee River and its tributaries and mystery. became part of the homeland of the Did you realize the river’s headwaters Cherokee in the early 18th century. were on the slopes of Rocky Mountain? Not Larry Bowers A town known as "Hiwassee" (Ayuhwasi) the Rocky Mountains out west, but the lone Banner was located near the mouth of Peachtree mountain in Towns County, Ga. Staff Writer Creek near Murphy. The Valley River con- The 147-mile-long river swirls with the tained many Cherokee towns, sometimes lore of the Creek and Cherokee people, and collectively called the "Valley Towns,” was gazed on by Spanish explorers between Andrews and Murphy. There are a number of marshes and wet- Banner photo, JOYANNA LOVE Hernando de Soto and Juan Pardo in 1541 The Cherokee town known as Great and 1567 respectively. lands near the western end of the river, pro- Hiwassee (Ayuhwasi Egwahi) was located in THE FOUR RETIRING MEMBERS of the Bradley County viding ideal locations for hunting and fish- Veterans Funeral Home Honor Guard are, from left, Herb Stafford, The river passes through downtown what is Polk County today, where the Murphy, N.C., which now has a new gam- ing. Hiwassee River emerges from the moun- Joseph “Pinky” Blackburn, Ernie Jackson and Oscar Kelley. bling casino. A short distance from the casi- Major tributaries along the Hiwassee tains. no the river flows through a site of Cherokee include Valley River, Nottely River, Coker There were several Indian "highways" mythology, the home of a giant leech. Creek, Big Lost Creek, Spring Creek, through the area. The Great Trading Path, Honoring 4 good men who The legend claims the leech is as big as a Conasauga Creek and Toccoa/Ocoee River. the Overhill Trading Path and the Unicoi house. It could command the water of the The Hiwassee River was known by many Turnpike ran along much of the Hiwassee have honored so many river and sweep people to the bottom and names during the years of the Creek and River. Another old path known as the consume them. It was known as Tlanusi-yi, Cherokee, including Eufasee, Eufassee, Warrior Path ran from southern lands to n our Cleveland and Bradley Honor Guard for 25 years. “The Leech Place.” Euphasee, Heia Wassea, Highwassee, Great Hiwassee and then up the Conasauga This is a fitting place for the casino, since Quannessee and others. Creek to the Cherokee town known as Great County hometown, it is a long Says Blackburn, “I feel it’s an According to Wikipedia, the “Cherokee say accepted fact that veterans honor to do this.” it tends to consume the money of hapless Tellico. I visitors. the name came from the Cherokee word These trails have been mentioned in sev- are not just a special group of n Herb Stafford: He served In modern day, the Hiwassee River is pop- Ayuhwasi, which means a meadow or eral factual and fictional books and publica- men and women; indeed, they in the U.S. Army during the ular for whitewater rafting, whitewater savanna. The Muskogee (Creek) say the tions. are the cream of the crop Vietnam era, serving in both canoeing and whitewater kayaking. Trout river's name is the Koasati and Hitchiti word In 1763, the Cherokee lost all of their among those who place uncon- Vietnam and Germany. Stafford fishing is a favorite pastime with many out- for copperhead snake, and the river is still lands in present-day North Carolina east of ditional value on freedom. believes over the years the fitters located along the river. known for its many copperheads.” the 80th longitude line, which runs through The Hiwassee River flows west through Various Muskogean groups occupied the Murphy and crosses the Hiwassee River. And if there is a level of serv- local Honor Guard has come a region for many centuries before the arrival ice that rises above even them, long way — not just in style of Polk, McMinn, Bradley, Meigs and Hamilton This was punishment by the British for the counties to the Tennessee River. It passes of the Cherokee. Historians thought that Cherokee support of the French during the it is the Bradley County uniform, but in public aware- under Interstate 75 near a very tragic spot because the Europeans had encountered the French and Indian War. The line runs Veterans Funeral Home Honor ness and recognition, as well on the federal highway. A dozen people were Cherokee in the Hiwassee Valley in the 18th roughly 45 miles west of Cherokee, N.C. Guard, a select collection of as in community impact. killed in a 99-vehicle accident in December century, they had occupied the territory for Some Cherokee families continued to live uniformed volunteers who com- n Ernie Jackson: He served 1990, when fog obscured driving conditions. a much longer period. east of the Appalachians after 1763, but The river is dammed by the Tennessee The Spanish explorers listed above visited European settlers could arrive on a mitted their lives to military in the U.S. Air Force for 10 the region in the 16th century. service in their younger years years, the Navy Reserve for 10 Valley Authority in four locations, all in Cherokee farmstead, and evict the western North Carolina. The four dams are The earliest European maps from the Cherokee. and who now pay tribute to years and the National Guard the Chatuge, Mission, Hiwassee and 17th century vaguely show the Hiwassee The survivors initially fled into the America’s fallen soldiers in for 6 years. Said Jackson to his Appalachia. River Basin occupied by a mountain branch Tennessee River Valley and settled in the old their twilight. fellow Honor Guard members After exiting the mountains through a of the Apalachee and the Kusa. The Kusa (or Indian town of Chickamauga. They also set- Earlier this month, four of our during the ceremony, “It has gorge, the Hiwassee flows under U.S. 411 Coosa in English) were one of the ancestral tled in northwestern Georgia and northeast- community’s finest — Herb been an honor for me to do this and broadens, meandering through rural branches of the "Upper Creek." ern Alabama. Polk and Bradley counties. The river crosses The Tama-tli of Georgia are known to have Some Chickamauga Cherokee returned to Stafford, Joseph “Pinky” Funeral Honor Guard for all had a colony in the valley between Andrews Blackburn, Ernie Jackson and these years. This is the last under Highway 11 at Calhoun and the Hiwassee Valley after the Revolutionary Charleston just before reaching Interstate and Murphy during this time period. War, but the center of the Cherokee culture Oscar Kelley — retired from thing that I can do for our fellow 75. The initial contacts by English explorers had moved south and west. their posts as respected mem- veterans. I appreciate all you The Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of and traders in the 1690s found most of the Then came the Indian Removal Act of bers of the Veterans Funeral guys that I work with.” Commerce, along with a number of part- river valley occupied by Muskogean and 1830, and the U.S. government forced the Home Honor Guard. And on n Oscar Kelley: He served in ners, is in the process of mapping the Yuchi towns. Cherokee villages were east Cherokee west on the Trail of Tears. this date, they became the hon- the U.S. Army from 1953 to access points along the river from the and north of the river. There was much They built internment camps along the Apalachia Powerhouse to the Tennessee fighting between the towns, and several were Hiwassee River. One of the largest such orees. 1957, and has served on the wiped out. The English provided firearms to It was a fitting occasion, and Honor Guard for 18 years. River. The project is titled Hiwassee River camps was Fort Cass near present-day Blueway. the Cherokee. Charleston, on the south bank of the the Cleveland Daily Banner Kelley credited Jackson with This is a stretch of about 60 miles, which The Cherokee prevailed at the end of a Hiwassee River. It was a time when a real documented the moment with a inspiring him to join the group. is less than half the length of the river from 40-year war with the Creek, then later drove “Leech” consumed many of the Cherokee front-page news story, and pho- Kelley stressed, “I have been Rocky Mountain. the Muskogee and Yuchi from most of North people. tographs, published in the involved with all kinds of differ- March 16 edition as filed by ent groups, but this is the one senior staff writer Joyanna that inspires me the most.” ANNIE’S MAILBOX Love. Outside observers might not Roy Smith, commander of realize some key points about the much-admired organiza- the Veterans Funeral Home Dear Annie: This evening, I ular shower had four nozzles, so women’s locker room. (We have family with full siblings, stepsib- tion, put their retirements in Honor Guard. went to the local YMCA to swim. I assume other people would feel no explanation for Grandma, lings and half siblings, things perspective when he said, One, they serve in all kinds of When I was through, I showered, free to share the space, even if other than perhaps responding to like this were a challenge. My “Between the four of these peo- weather — rain, snow, wind, as I always do, since I go back to the curtain was closed. But both something her grandson said dad liked to spoil the three of us ple, we have got over 90 years storms and the full gamut. work afterward. Near the end of the boy and the older woman about the showers.) who were his biological kids, but of volunteering. That’s an awful Two, the local organization is the shower, I removed my swim- were not showering. They were You should register a com- my stepdad was more practical. suit and found a boy of about 8 just peeking in. That strikes me plaint with the facility. There are He and my mother both tried lot of time to volunteer to your comprised of about 15 mem- looking through the curtain at as rude. likely rules regarding the age of hard to keep our household community.” bers. Those who are available me. I yelled at him and he This has never come up opposite-sex children using the “equal,” so my full siblings and I Their quest was always on any given day are the ones stopped, but a few seconds later, before, because I usually have locker rooms, and you should left some of our stuff at my noble. Their mission forever who work a veteran’s funeral. a woman (I think it was his the locker room to myself at that ask that they be enforced. If they father’s. It was good for us, as it was one of purpose and defini- Three, all are unpaid volun- grandmother) looked in, too. I hour. Now I don’t know if I do not have any restrictions, you taught us to always be consider- tion. And their presence not teers. They provide the military told her I’d like just a few more should go back. — Not an should find a place to swim that ate of how others felt. My grand- only brought warmth, but it told honors as a service to the fam- minutes, and I’ll admit, my tone Exhibitionist affords you the privacy you parents made all the siblings feel wasn’t that friendly. I got out of Dear Not: These “group show- require. welcome in their homes. a story of appreciation, of ilies of the veterans, and to all the shower and locker room as ers” are intended for multiple peo- Dear Annie: Your response to I am thankful for all of my par- respect, of admiration ... and veterans in the Cleveland and fast as I could. ple to use simultaneously in order “Sad Nana” was spot on. She ents and grandparents, and yes, of love. Bradley County community, as Annie, that boy was too old to to save time and money. However, was upset that she couldn’t send blessed to be brought up in a But it wasn’t just a volun- well as to the families of other be in the women’s locker room. no one should be peeking in just gifts home with her granddaugh- loving family. Most people mar- teerism for community. surrounding communities My question is, was I out of line to see what’s going on, and you ter because her more-neglected vel at my parents’ ability to get It was a volunteerism on where they travel. for showering in the nude in a are right that an 8-year-old boy is stepsister would feel left out. along and even socialize not only public locker room? This partic- too old to be checking out the Having grown up in a crazy with each other, but also with behalf of one another and for Four, they consider the serv- my father’s second wife, his cur- all who wear the uniforms of ice a moral mandate and a per- rent wife (married 30 years) and honor — Army, Navy, Air Force, sonal obligation, not because my stepdad (married 40 years). Marines, National Guard or anyone is telling them to do it TODAY IN HISTORY We are all grown now, some of Coast Guard — whether then but because they feel com- us with kids of our own, and we or now. And its message was pelled to escort their fellow vet- Today is Wednesday, March In 1965, America’s first two- members of the Duke University are all still part of one big — and still is — delivered in erans — their brothers and sis- 23, the 83rd day of 2016. There person space mission took place lacrosse team after a woman messed up, crazy family. — representation of all military ters of the military — to the are 283 days left in the year. The as Gemini 3 blasted off with hired to dance for a party charged Happy Child Jewish holiday Purim begins at astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and she’d been raped. (Three players Dear Happy: How wonderful organizations in Cleveland and gates of a new life and a more that your parents, stepparents Bradley County. understanding world. sunset. John W. Young aboard for a near- were indicted on charges of Today’s Highlight in History: ly 5-hour flight. attacking the woman, but the and grandparents made sure “We could not let you guys go Five, they are good men. It’s On March 23, 1775, Patrick In 1973, before sentencing a rape counts were later dropped that all of you felt loved. This is without doing something to that simple. They do what they Henry delivered an address to the group of Watergate break-in and the players exonerated.) how to do it right. show our appreciation for your do because they don’t under- Virginia Provincial Convention in defendants, Chief U.S. District leadership and your guidance,” stand the concept of saying which he is said to have declared, Judge John J. Sirica read aloud a Smith told the foursome during “no” nor turning away from “Give me liberty, or give me letter he’d received from James an outdoor ceremony at the need. death!” W. McCord Jr. which said there Cleveland Daily Banner American Legion. Our community owes a debt On this date: had been “political pressure” to In 1792, Joseph Haydn’s “plead guilty and remain silent.” – Established in 1854 – That appreciation was shown of gratitude to these men. They Symphony No. 94 in G Major (the In 1983, President Ronald with plaques of appreciation would never ask it. They would “Surprise” symphony) had its Reagan first proposed developing EDITOR AND PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER and endearing words spoken never expect it. But we should first public performance in technology to intercept incoming Stephen L. Crass Jim Bryant straight from the heart. give it — willingly, appreciative- London. enemy missiles — an idea that The plaques were appropri- ly and lovingly. In 1806, explorers Meriwether came to be known as the CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Lewis and William Clark, having Strategic Defense Initiative. Dr. OFFICE MANAGER ate tokens, and much We congratulate Herb Joyce Taylor Herb Lacy deserved, but it was the tribute Stafford, Joseph “Pinky” reached the Pacific coastline, Barney Clark, recipient of a began their journey back east. Jarvik permanent artificial heart, SPORTS EDITOR by Smith and fellow Veterans Blackburn, Ernie Jackson and In 1914, the first installment of died at the University of Utah ASSOCIATE EDITOR Funeral Home Honor Guard Oscar Kelley for all they have Richard Roberts “The Perils of Pauline,” the leg- Medical Center after 112 days Rick Norton members that probably meant done for the families of endary silent film serial starring with the device. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR the most to these great men Cleveland and Bradley County, Pearl White, premiered in the In 1996, Taiwan held its first Jack Bennett whose big hearts made them and for the loved ones they greater New York City area. direct presidential elections; ASSOCIATE EDITOR giants among the masses. have lost. In 1919, Benito Mussolini incumbent Lee Teng-hui was the Gwen Swiger RETAIL SALES MANAGER founded his Fascist political victor. Sheena Meyer A brief look at each Honor Theirs is more than a flag movement in Milan, Italy. In 2001, Russia’s orbiting Mir Guard member, as taken from folding, a playing of “Taps” and LIFESTYLES EDITOR In 1933, the German Reichstag space station ended its 15-year William Wright PRESS SUPERVISOR our front-page story: a salute. Theirs is a rite, a final adopted the Enabling Act, which odyssey with a planned fiery Richard Yarber n Joseph “Pinky” Blackburn: act that honors the lives of the effectively granted Adolf Hitler plunge into the South Pacific. He volunteered to work every brave and their impact on free- dictatorial powers. Ten years ago: U.S. and 423-472-5041 funeral in which the Honor dom. In 1942, the first Japanese- British forces freed three Telephone Guard participated for three We salute them all. Americans evacuated by the U.S. Christian peace activists — one Army during World War II arrived Briton and two Canadians — consecutive years. He is the And to Herb, Joseph, Ernie 423-614-6529 423-476-1046 at the internment camp in near Baghdad, ending a four- Newsroom Fax Office & Advertising Fax youngest World War II veteran and Oscar, we say thank you. Manzanar, California. month hostage ordeal that saw in Bradley County. Smith cred- We pray others will want to be In 1956, Pakistan became an an American in the group killed. 1505 25th Street N.W. - Cleveland, TN 37311 • P.O. Box 3600 Cleveland, TN 37320 its him with serving in the just like you. Islamic republic. Police took DNA samples from 46 www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 23, 2016— 15
INTERNATIONAL Belgian authorities hunt Brussels bombing suspect RIEFS BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian where he grew up, a rough place B authorities searched Wednesday with links to several of the attack- for a man pictured at the ers who targeted a Paris stadium, Brussels airport with two appar- rock concert and cafes on Nov. Indonesia rebuffs China’s demand ent suicide bombers, amid grow- 13. Those attacks killed 130 peo- fishermen be released ing suggestions that the bomb- ple and terrified Europe. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — ings of the Brussels airport and A Belgian official working on Indonesia has refused Chinese subway were the work of the the investigation told the AP that demands that it release eight fish- same Islamic State cell that it is a “plausible hypothesis” that ermen arrested for illegal fishing, attacked Paris last year. Abdeslam was part of the cell and accused China of sharply The European Union’s capital linked to the Brussels attack. The raising tensions in the region by awoke under guard after 34 peo- official spoke on condition of rescuing their seized boat. ple were killed and more than 200 anonymity because he was not Tensions flared after an wounded in Tuesday’s attacks. authorized to publicly discuss an Indonesian Fisheries Ministry The Islamic State group, which ongoing investigation. patrol ship intercepted the was behind the Paris attacks, French and Belgian authorities Chinese fishing vessel on claimed responsibility for the have said in recent days that the Saturday off the Natuna islands, Brussels bombings, which laid network behind the Paris attacks which overlap the southernmost bare Europe’s vulnerability to a was much larger than initially reaches of the South China Sea, group trying to spread violence thought — and developments this according to Indonesian officials. well beyond its bases in the week suggest the same group A Chinese coast guard vessel Middle East. could have staged both the Paris collided with the fishing boat, the Belgium is in the midst of three and Brussels attacks. Kway Fey, as it was being towed, days of mourning, and govern- Belgium’s justice minister said allowing it to escape. ment offices, schools and resi- Wednesday that the country will Security Minister Luhut dents held a moment of silence remain at its highest terrorism Pandjaitan said Wednesday that Wednesday morning to honor the threat level until further notice. the eight crewmen will be prose- dead, marking the moment in a That level means there’s a threat cuted. The government official in mood of defiance mixed with anx- of an “imminent” attack. AP Photo charge of maritime security, Arif iety that others involved in the The airport and several Havas Oegroseno, said China’s attacks may still be at large. Brussels metro stations remained PEoPlE holding A banner reading “I am Brussels” behind flowers and candles mourn for the vic- tims at Place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels. Bombs exploded at the Brussels airport and one of action had created “a new ball Police conducted raids closed Wednesday. Security game” that Southeast Asian coun- overnight and circulated a photo forces stood guard around the the city’s metro stations Tuesday, killing and wounding scores of people, as a European capital was tries need to follow closely. of three men seen at the airport neighborhood housing the head- again locked down amid heightened security threats. wheeling trollies that presumably quarters of European Union insti- Critics say Hungary needlessly contained explosives-filled suit- tutions, as nervous Brussels res- coalition. of attacks. He said that includes The attacks have disrupted life detaining asylum-seekers cases. idents began returning to school European security officials the Euro2016 soccer tourna- in Brussels in other ways as well. BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Belgian state broadcaster and work under a misty rain. have been bracing for a major ment, a monthlong event being The Brussels airport announced Human rights groups and refugee RTBF identified two of the attack- As befits an international city attack for weeks and had warned held in France that starts in that it will remain closed to pas- advocates said Wednesday ers as brothers Khalid and like Brussels, the foreign minister that IS was actively preparing to June. Meanwhile, the Belgian senger flights for at least another Hungary is unnecessarily holding Brahim El Bakraoui, and said said the dead collectively held at strike. football federation announced day, right up to the start of the hundreds of asylum-seekers in they are believed to have blown least 40 nationalities. French Prime Minister Manuel that it was calling off an interna- busy Easter weekend. Airport detention and hindering the treat- themselves up. According to the “It’s a war that terrorism has Valls said Wednesday that big tional soccer friendly match officials said they would have to ment and recovery of traumatized report, which did not say who its declared not only on France and events, be they sports or cultural, against Portugal next week cancel some 600 flights each on survivors of torture. sources were, Khalid El Bakraoui on Europe, but on the world,” must not be put on hold for fear because of the attacks. Wednesday and Thursday. Gabor Gyulai, head of the had rented an apartment that French Prime Minister Manuel Hungarian Helsinki Committee’s was raided last week in an opera- Valls said Wednesday on Europe- refugee program, said Hungary’s tion that led authorities to top 1 radio. Valls, who planned to practice of detaining asylum-seek- Paris attacks suspect Salah visit Brussels later Wednesday, ers is “not an exceptional meas- Abdeslam. urged tougher controls of the ure, it is a widespread practice” One of the men pictured at the EU’s external borders. which last year led, for example, to airport is at large. Authorities “We must be able to face the having more asylum-seekers in have not identified him, but extension of radical Islamism ... prison-like conditions than in Belgian newspaper DH reported that spreads in some of our open reception centers. that he might be Najim neighborhoods and perverts our “Hungary is one of the few EU Laachraoui, whom Belgian youth,” he said. The Paris attack- member states that as a regular authorities have been searching ers were mainly French and practice detains first-time asylum- for since last week as a suspected Belgian citizens of North African seekers,” Gyulai said, adding that accomplice of Abdeslam. descent, some from neighbor- among 443 asylum-seekers Laachraoui is believed to have hoods that struggle with discrim- detained in Hungary as of Feb. 1, made the suicide vests used in ination, unemployment and 40 percent were from Syria, the Paris attacks, a French police alienation. Afghanistan or Iraq. official told The Associated Press, In its claim of responsibility, A report presented jointly by the adding that Laachraoui’s DNA the Islamic State group said its Helsinki Committee and the was found on all of the vests as members detonated suicide vests Cordelia Foundation, which offers well as in a Brussels apartment both at the airport and in the psychiatric counseling to asylum- where they were made. The offi- subway, where many passengers Belgian Federal Police via AP seekers, found that legal safe- cial spoke on condition of fled to safety down dark tunnels in This imAgE provided by the Belgian Federal Police in Brussels on Tuesday of three men who are guards for torture victims seeking anonymity because he was not filled with hazy smoke from the suspected of taking part in the attacks at Belgium’s Zaventem Airport. The man at right is still being asylum are ineffective, that the authorized to discuss an ongoing explosion. IS warned of further sought by the police and two others in the photo that the police issued were according to Belgian detention of torture victims or investigation. attacks, issuing a statement Prosecutors ‘probably’ suicide bombers. Bombs exploded at the Brussels airport and one of the city’s those suffering from post-trau- Abdeslam was arrested Friday promising “dark days” for coun- metro stations Tuesday, killing and wounding scores of people, as a European capital was again locked matic stress disorder fuels re- in the Brussels neighborhood tries taking part in the anti-IS down amid heightened security threats. traumatization, that there is fre- quent verbal abuse from staff toward detainees and that there are no trained mental health Brussels airport attack is 2nd major bombing for Utah teen workers in the detention centers. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — school and careers — in order to 6 Sri Lankans banned from Surviving a major bombing is the share a message of hope and leaving after bank hack extraordinary — and repeated — love with the world.” Thousands COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A situation that one Utah teen can of Utah Mormons have served Sri Lankan court banned foreign live to tell about. proselytizing missions around travel by six directors of a founda- Mason Wells, a 19-year-old the world. Church members tion that police say was remitted from Sandy, Utah — who nar- account for as many as two- some of the $101 million stolen in rowly escaped the Boston thirds of the state’s population. the hacking of Bangladesh Central Marathon attack in 2013 — is The Utahns were at the air- Bank’s account at the Federal expected to make a full recovery port with Fanny Rachel Clain, Reserve Bank in New York. from the bombing at the Brussels 20, of Montelimar, France, who The Immigration Department airport Tuesday, which left him was on her way to a missionary will implement the order, with a surgery scar, severed assignment in Cleveland. The spokesman Lakshan Zoysa said. Achilles tendon, head gash, woman had passed through Colombo chief magistrate Gihan shrapnel injuries and severe security to a different part of the Pilapitiya issued the order Monday burns. airport at the time of the explo- based on a police investigation of a Again Wells found himself at sion. The Church of Jesus complaint made by the Financial the center of a major attack — Christ of Latter-day Saints said Intelligence Unit of the Sri Lanka’s standing within feet of a bomb she didn’t make her flight out Central Bank. that exploded at the Belgian air- and was hospitalized with minor The police reported to court that port. The blasts in the Belgian injuries. the Shalika Foundation had capital killed 34 people and It instructed others in the opened an account at a private wounded scores at the airport France Paris Mission to stay in bank in Sri Lanka’s capital and a subway station. their homes, though mission Colombo on Jan. 28 and six days Three years ago, Wells and his President Frederic J. Babin said later, that account received father felt the ground shake from the missionaries will still contin- $19,999,977.50. The bank alerted an attack in the U.S., when a uing working in their mission to the Bangladesh Central Bank pressure-cooker bomb exploded preach the gospel. about the remittance and a block away from where they “We, since what happened in returned the money. were watching his mother run Paris last year, we have been Police said the foundation was the Boston Marathon. Joseph Empey/Chad Wells via AP working with all the missionar- set up to help low-income families. “Hopefully he’s run his lifelong This undATEd PhoTo provided by Chad Wells shows Mormon missionaries Mason Wells, 19, of ies on safety rules for them to be The address of its office appears to odds and we’re done,” said Chad Sandy, Utah, left, and Joseph Empey, 20, of Santa Clara, Utah. They both were injured in Tuesday’s safe, wherever they are, in be a closed-up house in Colombo, Wells about the oldest of their explosion at the Brussels airport. Mormon church officials say missionaries from Utah were seriously Belgium or in France,” Babin and the foundation has no other five children. “I think it will make injured in the Brussels airport attack. said in an official church video. known contact information. him a stronger person...Maybe As for Wells, family friend Egypt’s el-Sissi reshuffles the Boston experience was there His father said he woke up to news. It’s the kind of thing as a being treated for second-degree Chris Lambson said he thinks to help him get through this the latest news on the TV before parent you never, ever want to burns to his hands, face and divine interventions have helped government, key posts unchanged CAIRO (AP) — President Abdel- experience.” calling his son’s mission presi- wake up to,” Chad Wells said. head, his parents, Court and the young man survive in the Fattah el-Sissi reshuffled his gov- The former high school football dent in France and found out his “We’re just grateful that’s he Amber Empey said in a state- face of such extraordinary, if not ernment on Wednesday, naming and lacrosse player had four son was injured but alive. More lived through this experience.” ment. He also had surgery for repeated, circumstances. In nine new ministers and creating months left on his two-year than eight hours later, they final- Other Mormon missionaries shrapnel injuries to his legs. fact, Wells was also in France a new portfolio for business but Mormon mission, and was plan- ly spoke to their son, who was at the Brussels airport were also “We have been in touch with about two hours away from leaving the key ministries of ning to major in engineering at groggy and exhausted after sur- hospitalized. Richard Norby, 66, him and he is grateful and in Paris during a series of attacks defense, foreign affairs or interior the University of Utah next fall. gery. The teen is in good spirits of Lehi, and Joseph Empey, 20, good spirits,” the family said. in the city last November. untouched. He also wanted to reapply to the but his family is still figuring out of Santa Clara, were with Wells Utah Gov. Gary Herbert “He’s doing extremely well,” The most important changes in Naval Academy after barely miss- when they’ll get to see him, and if and also hospitalized with seri- praised the Utah natives as Lambson said. “His biggest con- the widely anticipated reshuffle ing the cut after high school, his he’ll finish his mission. ous injuries from the blast. “people of faith who have forsak- cern right now is about housing came in the portfolios of invest- father said. “I’m completely shocked by the Empey is doing well after en everything — family, friends, at U of U.” ment, finance, tourism and water resources. El-Sissi, in office since June 2014, swore in the new Security guards replace tourists as Europe’s capital mourns ministers at the al-Ittihadiyah palace in the Cairo suburb of BRUSSELS (AP) — The rain A platoon of soldiers is now residents’ minds, as the city “Life must go on.” off in the Brussels airport and Heliopolis, according to state tel- has washed away the defiant standing guard outside the city’s came to terms with the violence Jean and Anne-Marie subway. evision. chalk slogans from the square in central train station. There’s only that they had long expected but Materielle were one of only two Both said they’d gotten an ear- The changes come at a time front of Brussels’ stock exchange, a trickle of tourists flowing had hoped wouldn’t come. dozen or so tourists admiring the ful from a local businessman who when Egypt’s economy is reeling the barriers are gone from many through Brussels’ gothic Grand “You can’t protect yourself gilded gothic facades of Brussels’ was devastated that his neigh- from a slump in the vital tourism subway stations and trams are Place and gardeners at Brussels’ against terrorism. Are you going Grand Place. The pair from cen- borhood — a favored locale for sector, follow last week’s devalua- back running in the streets. 18th-century Warandepark are to stay at home today? tral France arrived from Brussels several of those who attacked tion of its weakening currency Europe’s capital returned to checking each trash can extra Tomorrow? 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