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162nd yEAR • No. 212 JANuARy 4, 2017 ClEVElANd, tN 22 PAGES • 50¢ New tax enrollment starts for partial payment plan By RICK NORTON County trustee. taking the draft is if they contact us to it’s closer to the start of a new tax to grow and the amount of participants Associate Editor Area residents who are already regis- remove them from the program.” cycle; plus, taxpayers by then often continues to get larger and larger.” tered for the partial payment plan do He added, “We have had a few over have a better grasp on limitations with- At the outset of partial payment A second enrollment period started not have to re-enroll unless they had the years that will jump back and forth in their household budget and personal enrollment in late November, the pro- today for Bradley County taxpayers previously authorized the Trustee’s from a bank draft to a walk-in or mail- spending. gram had 1,190 participants. wanting to dump the lump-sum pay- Office to remove their names, Smith in-status.” The 12-month plan for 2017 property Combining the first enrollment period ment in favor of a more convenient par- explained. The first enrollment period for 2017 taxes will have the first payment due with the one that concludes in tial payment program that can spread “Twelve-month partial pay cus- tax payments was held in late on March 15. February, Smith believes a significant property tax increments over a 12- tomers continue to be on the program November and early December. The “Our first sign-up is always much number of new enrollees will be record- month span. each year after they sign up initially,” year-ending signup is traditionally the slower than our January and early ed. The newest registration opportunity Smith told the Cleveland Daily Banner. slower of the two. The second one, February enrollment,” Smith said. “The 12-month payment plan keeps will continue through Friday, Feb. 10, “If they are on the bank draft [method which lasts about five weeks, generally “This is reflected in the numbers, but according to Mike Smith, Bradley of payment], the only way we will cease brings in more public interest because still the program’s popularity continues See PAYMENT, Page 6 Inside Today Business COATSCOATS FORFOR THETHE COLDCOLD interest Annual drive grows as is underway; SB nears will continue until Jan. 16 its finish Industrial park In your face By BRIAN GRAVES The top-ranked Bradley Central Banner Staff Writer includes 9 lots wrestling team opened the new Bradley County Sheriff By BRIAN GRAVES season with runaway victories over Eric Watson’s annual Coats Banner Staff Writer Rhea County and East Hamilton in for the Cold drive got off to a The new year holds much tri-meet action Tuesday. Polk fast start Tuesday morning promise for the county’s local County’s hoopsters notched as residents came through economy as most eyes are on impressive victories over North Cleveland’s Chick-fil-A to the completion of the new Carolina squads. The Tennessee drop off their sightly used or Spring Branch Industrial Park Vols football team is losing a pair new coats and jackets to and the subsidiary businesses of players to the NFL Draft, and its help area kids and adults that are already showing inter- offensive coordinator to Indiana. warm on the eve of 2017’s est in putting down Bradley See Sports, Pages 17-19. first major cold winter snap. County roots. During the first hour of Cleveland/Bradley Chamber Three more days the drive, around two dozens of Commerce articles of clothing had Vice President of ‘Chipping’ left already been left for the of Economic Area residents still clinging to the cause. Development Those making donations Doug Berry Christmas spirit who haven’t taken were rewarded with gift bags down their live evergreens are said the inter- containing goodies from Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES est is already reminded they still have three days Chick-fil-A and operated by PhyllIS RuCh, right, brings a coat to Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson during Tuesday’s kickoff at a high level. to have their trees recycled into aro- the Bradley County Sheriff’s of the annual Coats for the Cold drive. The winter campaign was launched at the Chick-fil-A restaurant “ N o r m a l l y matic mulch by way of the 22nd Office. on North Keith Street. More than 10,200 coats and jackets have been distributed by the initiative since right before an annual Chipping of the Green pro- More than 10,200 coats election, many and jackets have been dis- its 1999 founding by Watson. gram. For details, and some prefer to wait Berry encouraging words on why partici- tributed since Watson found- and see what pation is good for the community ed the event in 1999. the outcome The sheriff recalled the might be and and the environment, see the edito- moment he decided this was rial on Page 16 of today’s edition. might mean,” a need that called for action. Berry said. “I was patrolling around “That has not Forecast the Ocoee Village Apartments been true with one day. It was very cold,” us this time.” Watson said. “I saw two kids The park, on the playground who did which has a not have a jacket on.” total area Watson said he went to the 331.6 acres, Farlow childrens’ parents only to will be subdi- find they had been drinking vided into nine lots that can and consuming “other then be sold to what Berry said things” as well as having no he hopes are new manufactur- Today’s forecast is for cloudy skies winter protection for their to gradually become mostly sunny, ing plants that could bring new children. industries to the area. with a high near 48. North winds “That inspired me to start The lots drawn on the 90- could gust as high as 25 mph. this,” he said, adding during percent complete design draw- Tonight calls for increasing clouds, his years in the state ings are various sizes to accom- with a low around 26 degrees. Legislature it encompassed modate buyers who want to Thursday should be mostly cloudy, Meigs, Polk and Bradley construct buildings of varying with a high near 46. For Thursday counties. size. night, the National Weather Service The sheriff said once the Berry said the lots should is predicting clouds and a slight clothing is collected, they are fetch “competitive” prices that fixed and cleaned by trustees would add to local revenues. chance of a rain-and-snow mix, with at the Bradley County a low around 28. The per-acre cost could be Justice Center. Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES between $40,000 and $50,000, ClEVElANd ChICk-fIl-A owner Steve Colley, right, gives a treat bag to a local youngster visiting he speculated. Index See COATS, Page 6 the Coats for the Cold kickoff Tuesday morning as Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson, left, looks on. Classified...... 21 See BUSINESS, Page 6 Comics...... 14 Editorials...... 16 Horoscope...... 14 Lifestyles...... 11-13 Property assessor’s office gets very little spotlight Obituaries...... 2 By BRIAN GRAVES Stocks...... 4 Banner Staff Writer Sports...... 17-19 TV Schedule...... 15 “Being a property assessor is not HIDDEN Weather...... 9 something most people plan on,” says Bradley County Assessor of Property Stanley Thompson. CLEVELAND Around Town Thompson has been in that office for nearly a quarter of a century and is one Bill Tarver organizing daughter of the longest serving assessors in the He said reappraisals are done on a Tynslee’s toys ... Cindy Sarapata state of Tennessee. four-year cycle. helping Ruby Watson make He was recently given the Lifetime “People think that’s the only time we clothes-pin cookies ... Sashual Achievement Award by the Tennessee do it, but we’re constantly doing reap- Thomas waiting on the promised Association of Assessing Officers. praisals,” Thompson said. “We try to shopping spree from her hus- “It is quite an honor,” Thompson look at least one-third of the county band, Gabe, and a vacation alone said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I just had each year in review. We are now in the to relax ... Nancy Casson making on a flannel shirt and jeans. It was the middle of reviewing all of the sales and spring break plans with her son ... last day of the meeting. I thought that see the ratio we are now at.” Logan Melton and Cooper Melton was something they give to more senior Thompson said what he has discov- having a “serious” table tennis assessors who have been doing it a long ered in his years as assessor is many match ... Jerry Swenson and Guy time. Then I realized, I guess I have people call his office just for informa- Pearl both having knee surgery been doing this awhile.” tion. on the same day. What he and his staff do is some- “There are calls constantly from peo- times not well publicized. ple who want specific details about cer- “Basically my job is to appraise and tain properties,” he said. “It doesn’t assess all properties for tax purposes, have anything to do with assessments. Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES but that’s a lot of stuff when you get CouNty ASSESSoR of Property Stanley Thompson is shown at his desk in the 6489076 75112 into it,” Thompson said. See ASSESSOR, Page 6 County Annex building. Thompson has held the office for 24 years. 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Grill family with his arrangements. OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Donald Alley Published at 1505 25th Street, NW (P.O. Box 3600) To submit an obituary, have the funeral home or cremation in Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, daily except Saturday Donald J. Alley, 82, of society in charge of arrangements e-mail the information to obitu- and Christmas day by Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Charleston, died Saturday, Dec. Phone (423) 472-5041. 31, 2016. [email protected] and fax to 423-614-6529, attention He was preceded in death by Obits. Stephen L. Crass Joyce Taylor his parents, Leslie and Mildred Editor & Publisher General Manager Alley. He is survived by his wife, dren: Wesley Collins Jr. and wife, also active Civil War re-enactors Member of The Associated Press Betty Douglas Alley of Lisa, Alicia Webb and husband, for many years. He also was a The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches Charleston; two daughters: Billy; grandchildren: Darren member of The Sons of credited to it or not otherwise credited in this newspaper, and also the local news of spontaneous origin Donna Simpson and Melissa Collins and wife, Kelley, Summer American Revolution. herein. All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2016 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. Woody, both of Charleston; five Collins, Savannah Collins, Another activity he enjoyed SUBSCRIPTION RATES grandchildren; two great-grand- Makayla Webb, Austin Webb, was being on the local “Award children; and two sisters: Rose Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice Jake Webb; great-grandchild, winning longest running radio Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily Alley of Cleveland and Sylvia Cyler Collins; siblings: Linda football panel.” He loved boating Carrier Collect Rate * $6.75 Farr of Atlanta, Ga. Crittenden, Tom Collins, Shelby and enjoyed spending time with By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $75.00 The funeral will be conducted Smith, and Patsy Harris; and family and friends on the water. By Mail inside Zip 307 $25.00 $45.00 $85.00 today, Jan. 4, 2017, at 3 p.m. in several nieces and nephews. He and Carol were also avid By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $67.00 $130.00 the chapel of Fike Funeral Home The funeral will conducted on gardeners and loved sharing the with Pastor Jeannie Cissom and Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at 2 p.m. fruits of their labors. Print + E-Edition Pastor Tom Wickes officiating. By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $79.25 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & They also were blessed to be By Mail inside Zip 307 $26.25 $47.25 $90.50 Interment will follow in Sunset Son Funeral Home with Pastor able to travel extensively and By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $112.00 Memorial Gardens. Todd Collins officiating. have had great experiences By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $71.00 $137.00 The family will receive friends Interment will follow in Beaty seeing most of their beloved E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $107.40$8.95 $1.95 today from 1 p.m. until the serv- Cemetery with military honors. country as well as abroad. ice time at the funeral home. Ronnie Rogers, Buddy Keller, He cherished family as well as Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 Colby Keller, Michael Carden, most everyone he interacted. He Chris Carden and Tommy Kinsey loved people and it was evident will serve as pallbearers. in his life. He is now experienc- Emma M. Haggard His family will receive friends ing his eternal homecoming with 2016, at her home. McFalls, and Beverly and Daryl Emma M. Haggard, 78, a resi- from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the His Savior and all before him. She was born in Blue Ridge, Nedbalek; and other extended dent of Cleveland, passed away funeral home. We think after his rejoining Carol Ga., on June 11, 1946, a daugh- family members. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the fam- We invite you to send a mes- he will most likely seek out Lee ter of the late Carson and The visitation will be held ily residence. sage of condolence and view the and Grant for his two cents. Imogene Kincaid. between 5 and 7 p.m. and the She was the daughter of the Collins family guestbook at In addition to his mother and She was of the Church of Remembrance of Life service will late Edith Shelton Carver and www.fikefh.com. father, he was preceded in death Christ faith. be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, by his loving wife, Carol Ann Robert Carver. She was preced- She worked and managed at 7 p.m. at Washington Ave. Creech; and one brother, Wayne ed in death by her husband, Loye Suzie’s Jewelry Shop in the Baptist Church with ministers Creech. Hardin Haggard; her sons: John Cleveland Mall for many years. Ricky Vaughn and Jason Butte He leaves behind to cherish Morrison and Sammy Reed; and She was a gifted songwriter and officiating. his memory; two daughters: her sister, Mary Carver. loved all types of music. “But thanks be to God, which Debbie Creech Webb (Joel) and She enjoyed working in her In addition to her parents, she giveth us the victory through our Kim Creech; son Scott Creech flower and vegetable gardens is preceded in death by two sis- Lord Jesus Christ.” I Cor. 15:57. (Debbie); seven grandchildren: and she attended the Baptist ters: Wanda Sue Wilson and You are invited to share a per- Jeremy Creech (Katie), Ryan Church. Carol Jean Kincaid; and one sonal memory of Darrell or your Molly L. Corn Creech, Haley Thurmond Survivors include her daughter, brother, Charles Kincaid. condolences with his family at his Molly L. Corn, 88, of (Russell), Drew Webb (Allison), Wanda Dale of Cleveland; her She leaves behind to cherish online memorial located at Cleveland, died Monday, Jan. 2, Kaitlin Webb Cordero (Stephen), sons: Robert Burton Morrison of her memory one daughter and www.companionfunerals.com. 2017, at her home. Alyssa McAfee, and Kristen Cleveland and Benny Reed of son-in-law, Teaa and Timothy Companion Funeral and A memorial service is planned McAfee; and two great grand- Georgetown; her grandchildren: Liner; two granddaughters: Cremation Service and the Cody for Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at 2 children: Charlie Creech and Julie Tipton and her husband, Summer Wilson and Addison family are honored to assist the p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Hattie Grace Creech. Matthew, Charles Dale and his Grace Liner; sister-in-law, Edith Sampson family with these Luke’s Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends wife, Wendy, Danny Morrison Kincaid; two nieces; her dear arrangements. Interment will follow in the this evening, from 4 until 8 p.m., and Kimberly Morrison, Billy friend, Christina Wilson; and church’s memorial garden. at the First Baptist Church of Morrison and his wife, Leslie, numerous other extended family The family will receive friends Cleveland. There will also be Melissa Young and her husband, members and a host of special on Monday from noon until the 2 one hour of visitation prior to the Anthony, Tracy Martin, Stacy friends. p.m. service time in the Parish noon service on Thursday. Morrison, Patrick Morrison; her A Celebration of Her Life is Barbara Lynn Clark Hall. The funeral will be held at great-grandson, David Howard, planned for Thursday, Jan. 5, A complete obituary is forth- Gregory Morrison, Ashley Barbara Lynn Clark, 63, of noon on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, 2017 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of coming and will be published by Morrison and Brittan Martin; her Cleveland, passed away on at First Baptist Church Companion Funeral Home, 2419 Companion Funeral Home who niece, Kerry Carver; and her Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Cleveland, 1275 Stuart Road, Georgetown Road N.W. with the has charge of the arrangements. great-nephew, Danny Carver. She was born on Jan. 1, 1954, with the Rev. Jim Gibson officiat- Rev. Lynn Epperson officiating. ing. The Remembrance of Life Interment will follow in the to Oscar and Juanita Dement. service will be conducted She has been a resident of Interment will follow in the Benton Station Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Gardens with Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at 1 p.m. Cemetery with family and friends Cleveland for the past 11 years, from the Jim Rush Funeral and after moving here from Jackson, Kent Copeland, George Gray, serving as pallbearers. Larry Holcomb, grandsons: Cremation Services Wildwood The family will receive friends Miss. She was a faithful member Chapel with Chaplain Mike of Faith Memorial Church in Drew Webb, Jeremy Creech, Thursday, from 1 until the 3 p.m., Ryan Creech, grandsons-in-law: Justice officiating. service time in the funeral home Cleveland, until she was home Interment will follow in the bound due to her health. Russell Thurmond, Stephen parlor. Cordero serving as pallbearers. Moore’s Chapel Cemetery with You are encouraged to share a She loved photography and family and friends serving as cas- taking pictures, and enjoyed trav- Honorary pallbearers will be memory of Nancy and/or your Jack Isbill, Robbie Mantooth, ketbearers. personal condolences with her eling. The family will receive friends She is preceded in death by Eddie Cartwright and Beecher family by visiting her memorial Hunter’s Sunday School class. from 6 until 8 today at the funeral web page and guestbook at her father, Oscar Dement; and home. one son, Steven Clark. The service will conclude with www.companionfunerals.com. full military honors. You may share your condo- She leaves behind to cherish lences and your memories with her memory her mother, Juanita You are invited to share a per- sonal memory of Bill or your the Haggard family at www.jim- Dement of Cleveland; daughter, rushfuneralhomes.com. Deena Crews (Scott) of condolences with his family at Cleveland; son, Jason Douglas his online memorial located at (Michelle) of Brandon, Miss.; two www.companionfunerals.com. sisters: Patricia Holland (Les) of Companion Funeral and Lucedale, Miss., and Brenda Cremation Service and the Cody Green (Larry) of Cleveland ; family are honored to assist the three grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Creech family with these Carolyn Plott Ivan Snyder Sarah, and Evan; and several arrangements. Carolyn Plott, 86, of Ivan Snyder, 69, of Etowah, extended family members and In lieu of flowers donations Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Jan. passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, friends. can be made to the Boys and Dennis McAllister 3, 2017, in a Chattanooga health 2017, at his residence. A Celebration of Life service Girls Clubs of Ocoee Region or Dennis McAllister, of care facility. He was born on April 12, 1947, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5, the American Cancer Society. Cleveland, died this morning, Survivors and arrangements to the late William Glen and 2017, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Jan. 4, 2017, at a local nursing will be announced by Companion Elizabeth Jane Adams Snyder. Companion Funeral Home, 2419 facility. Funeral Home. He was a native and lifelong Georgetown Road N.W.. ‘Bill’ Creech Survivors and Remembrance resident of McMinn County and a The family will receive friends of Life arrangements will be lifelong member of First at the funeral home prior to the William L. “Bill” Creech, 75, a announced by Jim Rush Funeral Christian Church of Etowah. He service on Thursday, from 5 until longtime resident of Cleveland, and Cremation Services, was a proud veteran of the 6 p.m. passed away on Sunday morn- Wildwood Avenue Chapel. United States Army and served You are invited to share a per- ing, Jan 1, 2017, at his home. his country in Vietnam and sonal memory of Barbara or your He was born in Albany, Ga., retired from CSX Railroad after condolences with her family at on March 20, 1941, a son of the 32 years of service. He enjoyed her online memorial located at late Alvah and Sarah Creech. fishing and spending time with www.companionfunerals.com. He attended Albany High his family, especially his grand- School, where he met his loving kids. wife and partner of 60 years, He is survived by his wife of 45 Carol Ann. Together after a four- years, Peggy Jane Snyder of year stint in United States Army, Etowah; sons: David Snyder and Bill and Carol in 1962 relocated wife, Mandy, of Dallas, Ga., and to Cleveland where they raised Nellie R. McCarley Darrell Snyder and wife, Tracy, their family and became serving Nellie R. McCarley, 92, of of Glenmont, N.Y.; grandchil- and loving members of their Cleveland, died Tuesday after- dren: Keaton and Katie Snyder community. noon, Jan. 3, 2017, in a local of Dallas, Ga., Darrell, Calloway, Upon arriving in Cleveland, he hospital. Christian, Lilly , and Charlie was first employed with Local arrangements are being Snyder of Glenmont, N.Y.; broth- Interstate Life Insurance and provided by Companion Funeral ers and sisters-in-law: Mike and then became a lifetime agent Home & Crematory. Angela Snyder, Bobby and with Allstate Insurance Luthia Snyder, Jimmy Snyder, Company while eventually own- and Billy and Theresa Snyder, all ing his agency here in Cleveland of Etowah, and Chuck and along with Jim Brown. Bill and Delores Snyder of Chucky; and Carol promptly became deep- several nieces, nephews, and rooted members of First Baptist other extended family and Church. numerous friends. He spent countless years The funeral will be conducted coaching football in area youth at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, leagues touching many fine Darrell Craig Sampson 2017, at the Serenity Funeral young men’s lives of which he Lynn Grill Home and Cremation Center of Darrell Craig Sampson, 57, of was very proud. He eventually Lynn Grill, a longtime resident Etowah. The Rev. Doug Snyder Cleveland, went home to be with became a TSSAA football refer- of Cleveland, passed away and the Rev. Jeff Blanchette will the Lord, surrounded by his lov- ee and served the Boys and Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at his be officiating. ing family, on Monday, Jan. 2, Girls Clubs of Cleveland for home. Interment will follow in the 2017. more than 30 years. He was born July 25, 1952, in Etowah City Cemetery with He was an evangelist and pas- Being from a very humble Columbus, Ohio, the son of John Keaton Snyder, Darrell Snyder, tor, a member of Washington childhood in South Georgia, he B. and Margaret Grill. Calloway Snyder, Blake Snyder, Avenue Baptist Church, and personally understood the He is preceded in death by his Jamie Snyder, Alan Coleman served in the United States Army importance of a safe, positive parents. and Nicki Mitchell will serve as Johnny Collins Sr. between the years of 1979-1980. atmosphere for children to grow. He leaves behind his best pallbearers. Military Honors and He was preceded in death by Johnny Collins Sr., 68, a life- Another passion of Bill’s was friend of 32 years, Nansy Grill; a white dove release ceremony his parents, Darrell Treman and long resident of Cleveland, his community where he respon- his son, Jon Grill of Newark, will conclude the services. Elizabeth Lucille Sampson; passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, sibly represented constituents of Ohio; his daughter, Stacey Grill The family will receive friends grandparents, William and Dovie 2017, in a local hospital. the 7th District of Bradley Harris of Morristown; his loving from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Sampson, and Raymond and He was a veteran of the U.S. County for 16 years. His other sister, Melody Jordan of funeral home. Bessie Black; uncle, Dewey Navy and was of the Baptist faith. community involvement included Dillsboro, Ind., sister Judy We invite you to send a mes- Black; and brother-in-law, He enjoyed drag racing, golf, and longstanding memberships with Schoolar of Hamilton, Ohio; six sage of comfort and view the Preston McFalls. woodworking. Cleveland Chamber of grandchildren; one great-grand- family guestbook at www.sereni- He is survived by his devoted He was preceded in death by Commerce, Rotary Club of son; and several nieces and tyfunerals.com. his parents, Robert P. and Alice Cleveland, Five Points Museum, nephews. wife of 36 years, Donna L. J. Horn Collins; and siblings: United Way, and Tennessee You are encouraged to share a Sampson; his children: Daniel Buddy Collins, Mary Stewart, Auto Theft Committee. memory of Lynn and/or your per- and Hallie Sampson, and Sharron Carden, Janet Collins, He was proudly honored with sonal condolences with his family Nancy Louise Mowery Christopher and Yenina and Gene Collins. the Robert W. Varnell Jr. Award by visiting his memorial web Nancy Louise Mowery, 70, a Sampson; his grandchildren: He is survived by his wife, for his outstanding community page and guestbook at resident of Benton, passed away Kaelyn, Candice, Emilee, and Regina Collins of Cleveland; chil- leadership. 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Bradford, Jr., direc- Master Gardener Program is a UT Banner Staff Writer tor of public relations for the Extension program that trains Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, volunteers to provide the public A portion of Highway 60 was confirmed the crash, but added with research-based information shut down for several hours the investigation is still ongoing. on lawn and garden topics. Tuesday night, following a crash Bradford did confirm one This year’s program, offered involving multiple vehicles. female was transported to a by the UT Extension office of According to the Tennessee Chattanooga hospital via Life Bradley County, will begin on Department of Transportation, Force for injuries sustained in Jan.19 and consist of 15 sessions the accident occurred around the accident. related to basic home gardens 7:29 p.m. at the intersection of and landscapes. Mountain Cove the highway with White Oak Sessions will be held on Valley Road. Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to TDOT reported on its Twitter feed that the accident was esti- DON’S 9, at the UT-Bradley County Mountain Cove Bluegrass band will be Extension building, located at 95 mated to have been cleared by Church St. S.E. in Cleveland. 4:30 a.m. FENCE CO. Some of the topics that will be the guest on Friday at Cowboy Jubilee Since 1961 covered are: n Overview of the state and Mountain Cove Bluegrass from row, they have been featured on some of the area's best perform- ALL TYPES local Master Gardener programs. Signal Mountain will headline the RFD-TV's “Shotgun Red” show. ers. OF FENCING n Plant anatomy, physiology Cowboy Gospel Jubilee on Friday They can also be seen on every The Cowboy Gospel Jubilee is and taxonomy. at 7 p.m. local news station in Chattanooga held at the Cleveland Cowboy 479-6212 n Soils, soil management, and “Mountain Cove has been voted on a regular basis, and have been Church in the Dockery Heights plant nutrition. Chattanooga's best bluegrass featured in Bluegrass Unlimited community, between Blue Springs & 336-1501 n Ornamental plants (woody band too many times to count,” magazine. and Blackburn Roads, at 3040 and/or herbaceous). said Steve Poteet, producer of the The band was featured on the Blythe Road, off Dockery Lane. It n Edible crops (vegetables free weekly musical show. “And “All Nighter Show” with Marcia features both gospel and moral YOUR AREA’S SUIT & TUXEDO Great and/or tree and small fruits). they've won the prestigious Campbell on WSM in Nashville secular music. n Turfgrass selection, manage- Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree's and has performed at venues all Also appearing on the Cowboy HEADQUARTERS Prices! ment and renovation. National Competition two years in around the Southeast, including Jubilee stage are Elmer Bramlett, n Plant pathology and plant a row.” the Tivoli Theatre, Riverbend and Joel Moore and the Cowboy diagnostics. Since forming the band in 2008 Dollywood. They also provided the Church Band, featuring Pastor n Entomology, Integrated Pest during lunch breaks at Signal entertainment at International Wally Varnell on the electric guitar. Management, and pesticide safe- Mountain Middle High School, the Coca-Cola meetings, events for Steve Poteet is host and announc- ty. guys have been jamming together U.S Sen. Bob Corker and at er. n Weed science, weed control at Walden Ridge's famed Mountain Volkswagen International confer- Admission is free and a love and/or invasive plants. Opry and dozens of other local ences. offering is taken for the headliners. Bradley Square Mall 423-479-4545 • www.hixonsfashions.com n Environmental stewardship venues. The group’s latest CD is titled, ——— in residential landscapes. 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423-472-5041 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Quick decisions meant life or Bill and Hillary Clinton to death in Southeastern storms attend Trump The Associated Press and southwestern Georgia, said found Monday afternoon follow- Mark Wool, a meteorologist at the ing flooding near the Shoal River inauguration As an apparent tornado bore National Weather Service in in Mossy Head. Authorities said WASHINGTON (AP) — Falling in down on them, seven people in a Tallahassee, Florida. Corley’s car was partially sub- mobile home in southeast Wool said authorities believe a line with tradition, Bill and merged and his body was floating Hillary Clinton plan to attend Alabama made a life-or-death tornado is responsible for dam- face-down nearby. decision: Three ran into one Donald Trump’s inauguration. age that left the four people dead The sheriff’s office said bathroom for shelter and four It’s a decision that will put Hillary in Alabama, but he said the Corley’s death was under investi- ran in the opposite direction to Clinton on the inaugural platform weather service won’t be able to gation, but no foul play was sus- another room seeking safety. as her bitter rival from the 2016 say for sure until experts visit the pected. The three, including Lawana site. campaign assumes the office she Henrich, survived without a In Georgia, Albany Fire Chief long sought. Byrd, coroner in Houston Ron Rowe said one woman died scratch, according to Coroner County, Alabama, said Michelle The Clintons announced their Robert Byrd. But a big hardwood as the result of an approximately decision to attend the Jan. 20 Lewis, 53, died along with her 1-mile-wide “violent” storm that tree that slammed into the niece, 27-year-old Amanda Blair. inauguration shortly after former mobile home killed the four oth- swept through the area about 11 President George W. Bush’s office Lewis was Henrich’s sister and p.m. Monday, 30 minutes or so ers, including Henrich’s daugh- Blair was Henrich’s daughter, said Tuesday he would attend ter and sister, Byrd said. after a tornado warning had been Matt Poppolo/ Heritage Auctions via AP along with former first lady Laura Byrd said; both victims lived in issued. Rowe said he did not THis undATed PHoTo provided by Heritage Auctions The tree toppled over during a the trailer where they died, he Bush. wave of severe weather that have details on her death, and shows a glass U.S. penny. The rare coin was manufactured The Bushes are “pleased to be said. her identity has not been as a possible alternative to copper during WWII. The coin is brought heavy rain and strong Byrd said the storm also killed able to witness the peaceful winds to the Southeast, and it released. expected to be auctioned in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Thursday. transfer of power — a hallmark of two family friends, Terina In addition to the death, Rowe couldn’t have hit in a worse spot Brookshire, 51, of Hartford, American democracy — and when it fell Monday night near said more than 1,000 homes swearing-in of President Trump Alabama, and Carla Lambart, 53, were damaged, including four Rehobeth, Alabama. who was originally from Opp, This pretty penny could and Vice President Pence,” Bush’s “It was dead center,” Byrd said. that caught fire. He says the office said in a statement. Alabama. storm also knocked down multi- “You think, ‘What’s the chance of Byrd said Henrich, her hus- It is traditional for former pres- four people being so close in one ple trees and that it may take cost you a pretty penny idents and their spouses to band and another man survived four or five days to remove all of area?’ But they were.” FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Mint handed out dies to attend the inauguration. without injuries. Lawana the debris. Those four, a woman in (AP) — Faced with a copper companies willing to make But the decision to attend was Henrich saw a weather alert on It was the second episode of Georgia, and a man who drowned television and heard the roar of a shortage at the beginning of experimental, uncirculated fraught for the Clintons, given in the Florida Panhandle died as heavy rain within days for some World War II, the U.S. Mint pennies as it tried to find a Hillary Clinton’s bitter campaign storm, and then told the others areas. An area stretching from a line of severe thunderstorms to seek shelter, he said. authorized experiments to suitable replacement. against Trump. The 2016 coastal Mississippi through east- moved across the Southeastern “She said it was just a matter make pennies from other The Blue Ridge Glass Co., Democratic presidential nominee ern Georgia received more than 4 United States from Texas. of seconds when that tree fell,” metals, plastic and rubber. a Kingsport, Tennessee, has largely avoided public inches of rain Monday, according Teams of surveyors were head- Byrd said. A Tennessee company manufacturer that no longer appearances since Trump defeat- ed out Tuesday to assess appar- In Florida, the Walton County to radar estimates. Parts of made some from glass and exists, made an unknown ed her in November. ent tornado damage at three Sheriff’s Office said the body of southern Mississippi and south- failed so spectacularly that number of pennies from a Bush, too, has had a difficult sites in southeastern Alabama William Patrick Corley, 70, was west Alabama have received only one known unbroken hardened, yellow-amber relationship with Trump. His more than 8 inches of rain since penny remains — and it is glass — Burdette’s survivor brother Jeb ran against Trump in Saturday. scheduled to be auctioned looks something like a round the GOP primaries. George and Southern states bracing for Though rivers along the Gulf Thursday. Another broken cough drop. Laura Bush let it be known they Coast were rising rapidly piece is also known to exist. Burdette, a retired voted for “none of the above” for Monday, only minor flooding was The Fort Lauderdale- Potomac Falls, Virginia, president rather than cast a bal- potential of snow, sleet, ice predicted. based Heritage Auctions will technical researcher, says lot for Trump, but the ex-presi- Rains in recent weeks have conduct in-person and that according to a report dent did call to congratulate ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters have shut down traffic in past eased drought conditions across online bidding for the coin the company filed with the Trump after his victory. say a winter storm system could storms. Forecasters say they parts of the Southeast, according that it hopes will exceed Mint, the glass coins didn’t Former President Jimmy blanket much of the South with don’t expect the worst of the to reports from the National $30,000. have the precise images Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, a wintry mix of rain, sleet and wintry weather to strike metro Drought Mitigation Center in The coin is owned by needed and couldn’t be made earlier said they plan to attend snow from Texas all the way east Atlanta until after schoolchild- Lincoln, Nebraska. Roger Burdette, who wrote a a uniform size and weight. Trump’s inaugural. to the Carolinas. ren are dismissed Friday after- Despite the rain and storms, book about World War II The coins also developed Former President George H.W. Even parts of the deep South noon. large parts of north Alabama and experimental coins and pur- sharp edges that could cut Bush, 92, and his wife, Barbara, — including Louisiana, Forecasters said early north Georgia remain in “excep- chased the piece during a fingers. do not plan to attend the inaugu- Mississippi and Alabama — were Wednesday that it’s too soon to tional drought” — the most small online auction last He believes the company ration due to the former presi- bracing for the possibility of predict snowfall amounts. severe category — according to summer “for several thou- destroyed or threw away most dent’s age and health, his office snow by Friday. In Louisiana, weather service the center’s most recent report sand dollars.” He declined to of its stock. He said he tried said. Freezing rain and ice is also forecasters say they expect a on the drought issued last week. be more specific. to contact the previous owner possible in areas such as potential mix of wintry weather A new report is due out “I knew pretty well what it to find out where he got the Atlanta, where frozen freeways will move in fast Friday night. Thursday. was from the illustrations, survivor, but without luck. Driver charged but I couldn’t be sure with- In 1943, the Mint made out examining it and that pennies from low-grade steel after N.C. school wasn’t a possibility without covered with zinc. Those Toyota’s Kentucky HQ to shut down buying it,” Burdette said shiny coins came with their bus overturns Tuesday. “These things have own problems, including ERLANGER, Ky. (AP) — Toyota part of the restructuring, com- nesses and promote the city to GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — The been so poorly documented.” looking too much like a North Carolina Highway Patrol is beginning to move hundreds pany spokeswoman Kelly prospects.” After the U.S. entered the dime. By 1944, the Mint of jobs out of its northern Stefanich said. The company has been an says a school bus driver is facing war in late 1941, the military began making copper-based charges after the bus slid off a Kentucky headquarters as part Erlanger has been home to the active participant in philanthro- needed most of the nation’s pennies again, using shell of a nationwide consolidation. Japanese automaker’s North py in Kentucky and it is also one road and into a ditch before over- copper to make ammunition casings collected from mili- turning with four students inside. Workers have begun relocat- American engineering and man- of the biggest taxpayers in the and equipment. The U.S. tary training sites. ing from Toyota’s Erlanger plant ufacturing headquarters since city of Erlanger. Gaston County Schools and will continue through the 1996. “Although Toyota’s Erlanger- spokesman Todd Hagans told end of 2018, The Kentucky Marc Fields, Erlanger’s city based headquarters will eventu- local media outlets that none of Enquirer reported. administrator, said the city is ally move, we know that a con- the students was hurt after the The company, which is mov- sad to see Toyota leave, but has tinued strong presence in 3 firefighters escape blaze at fire station bus overturned around 6:45 a.m. ing its facilities to the Dallas been preparing for this moment Kentucky is central to Toyota’s CONCORD, Mass. (AP) — evacuated out the back door and Tuesday near Belmont in Gaston suburb of Plano, said the move since Toyota announced its con- ongoing success,” Toyota North Three sleeping Massachusetts called the town’s main station for County. The students ranged in will affect 648 workers. All solidation plans in April 2014. American CEO James Lentz said firefighters narrowly escaped help. age from 8 to 10 years old. The employees received a job offer as “We have been fortunate that in a letter to then-Gov. Steve after their fire station went up in The firefighters were blocked driver and the students escaped several new businesses have Beshear in 2014. “We want to flames in the middle of the night. from reaching any of their gear the bus through the rear door. come to Erlanger since the make clear that Toyota’s roots Concord Fire Chief Mark or the vehicles inside the station. Investigating troopers say Reuse the News announcement or are on the will remain deep in this state, Cotreau says smoke alarms Cotreau says one firetruck was Milagros Pena of Charlotte is move here,” he said. and we plan to maintain a woke up the firefighters at the heavily damaged, while another charged with careless and reck- Recycle this newspaper “The future looks bright. ... We strong presence in Kentucky for West Concord station at about engine and an ambulance sus- less driving and going too fast for will continue to recruit busi- decades to come.” 12:45 a.m. Wednesday. They tained smoke and heat damage. road conditions.
THE MARKET IN REVIEW DAILY NASDAQ DAILY DOW JONES MONEY RATES CURRENCIES Last Pvs Wk Day Ago Pvs Day Nasdaq composite 5,520 Dow Jones industrials 20,000 Prime Rate 3.75 3.75 Australia 1.3850 1.3918 Discount Rate 1.25 1.25 Britain 1.2236 1.2286 Close: 5,429.08 5,440 Close: 19,881.76 19,840 Federal Funds Rate .50-.75 .50-.75 Canada 1.3431 1.3435 Change: 45.96 (0.9%) Change: 119.16 (0.6%) Treasuries Euro .9606 .9560 1.94 2.06 Japan 117.68 117.61 5,360 10 DAYS 19,680 10 DAYS 5-year 5,600 20,000 10-year 2.45 2.54 Mexico 21.1053 20.7438 30-year 3.05 3.13 Switzerlnd 1.0272 1.0236 19,500 Gold (troy oz.,NY Merc spot) $1160.40 $1137.30 British pound expressed in U.S. dollars. All others 5,400 Silver (troy oz., NY Merc spot) $16.356 $15.929 show dollar in foreign currency. 19,000 5,200 18,500 MUTUAL FUNDS Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init 5,000 18,000 Name Obj ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt American Funds AmBalA m MA 54,793 24.92 +1.7 +9.1/B +10.6/A 5.75 250 17,500 American Funds CapIncBuA m IH 67,745 57.90 +2.8 +7.4/B +7.3/A 5.75 250 4,800 JA SOND JA SOND American Funds CpWldGrIA m WS 50,454 44.16 +2.8 +7.3/B +9.8/B 5.75 250 American Funds FnInvA m LB 47,027 54.82 +2.5 +13.3/B +14.0/B 5.75 250 American Funds GrthAmA m LG 74,611 42.41 +2.0 +9.4/A +14.8/A 5.75 250 American Funds IncAmerA m AL 73,289 21.78 +2.4 +11.1/A +9.3/B 5.75 250 STOCK MARKET INDEXES STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST American Funds InvCoAmA m LB 58,198 36.50 +2.4 +15.4/A +13.9/B 5.75 250 52-Week Net YTD 12-mo YTD YTD American Funds NewPerspA m WS 35,168 35.52 +2.2 +2.4/D +10.8/A 5.75 250 High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg Name Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg Name Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg American Funds WAMutInvA m LV 52,450 41.21 +2.5 +14.1/D +13.2/C 5.75 250 19,987.63 15,450.56 Dow Industrials 19,881.76 +119.16 +.60 +.60 +15.87 Dodge & Cox Income CI 46,289 13.60 +0.6 +5.7/A +3.8/A NL 2,500 9,490.29 6,403.31 Dow Transportation 9,023.86 -20.04 -.22 -.22 +22.54 AT&T Inc 1.96 4.6 17 43.02 +.49 +1.2 Lowes 1.40 2.0 19 70.95 -.17 -.2 Dodge & Cox IntlStk FB 54,169 38.63 +4.6 +9.8/A +7.7/A NL 2,500 AMD ...... 11.43 +.09 +.8 NorflkSo 2.36 2.2 19 106.99 -1.08 -1.0 723.83 569.12 Dow Utilities 657.32 -2.29 -.35 -.35 +13.14 Dodge & Cox Stock LV 61,149 186.11 +2.4 +22.5/A +16.7/A NL 2,500 AmCapLtd ...... 17 17.99 +.07 +.4 Nvidia .56 .5 62 102.01 -4.73 -4.4 11,688.45 8,937.99 NYSE Composite 11,154.35 +97.46 +.88 +.88 +11.23 Fidelity 500IdxPr LB 61,231 79.01 +3.2 +12.9/B +14.5/A NL 10,000 BB&T Cp 1.20 2.6 17 46.98 -.04 -.1 Olin .80 3.1 37 25.98 +.37 +1.4 Fidelity Contra LG 73,241 99.44 +2.6 +4.4/C +13.4/B NL 2,500 5,512.37 4,209.76 Nasdaq Composite 5,429.08 +45.96 +.85 +.85 +10.99 BkofAm .30 1.3 18 22.53 +.43 +1.9 PaneraBrd ...... 34 203.55 -1.54 -.8 1,007.01 809.96 S&P 100 1,000.60 +9.17 +.92 +.92 +11.47 B iPVxST rs ...... 23.70 -1.81 -7.1 Penney ...... 8.33 +.02 +.2 Fidelity ContraK LG 29,480 99.36 +2.6 +4.5/C +13.5/B NL 0 2,277.53 1,810.10 S&P 500 2,257.83 +19.00 +.85 +.85 +11.96 ChesEng ...... 6.92 -.10 -1.4 PUVixST rs ...... 7.50 -1.25 -14.3 FrankTemp-Franklin IncomeA m CA 45,222 2.32 +3.1 +15.7 +7.7 4.25 1,000 1,698.70 1,215.14 S&P MidCap 1,669.90 +9.32 +.56 +.56 +20.98 CocaCola 1.40 3.3 25 41.80 +.34 +.8 RegionsFn .26 1.8 19 14.43 +.07 +.5 Harbor IntlInstl FB 32,098 58.57 +1.8 +0.5/C +4.2/D NL 50,000 23,802.01 18,462.43 Wilshire 5000 23,614.73 +188.87 +.81 +.81 +13.10 CmtyHlt ...... 5.81 +.22 +3.9 S&P500ETF4.13 1.8 ... 225.24 +1.71 +.8 T Rowe Price GrowStk LG 36,280 53.25 +0.3 +0.4 +15.2 NL 2,500 1,392.71 943.09 Russell 2000 1,365.49 +8.36 +.62 +.62 +22.97 CSVInvNG ...... 4.01 +.98 +32.3 Scotts 2.00 2.1 24 94.80 -.75 -.8 Vanguard 500Adml LB 177,067 208.33 +3.2 +12.9/B +14.5/A NL 10,000 DrGMBll s ...... 6.62 +1.04 +18.6 SiriusXM .01 ... 37 4.44 -.01 -.2 Vanguard DivGr LB 30,721 23.60 +2.0 +8.3/E +12.3/D NL 3,000 DxGBull s ...... 8.60 +.96 +12.6 SouthnCo 2.24 4.6 16 49.04 -.15 -.3 Vanguard HltCrAdml SH 33,963 79.04 +2.6 -7.6/B +16.9/C NL 50,000 ARKET UMMARY AND ASDAQ DukeEngy 3.42 4.4 16 77.73 +.11 +.1 SPDR Fncl .46 2.0 ... 23.51 +.26 +1.1 Vanguard IntlStkIdxAdm FB 44,652 24.80 +2.8 +5.4/A +5.0/C NL 10,000 M S - NYSE N Eaton 2.28 3.3 16 68.53 +1.44 +2.1 SunTrst 1.04 1.9 15 55.49 +.64 +1.2 Vanguard MuIntAdml MI 46,406 13.89 +1.3 +0.2/A +2.9/B NL 50,000 AINERS ($2 OR MORE) OSERS ($2 OR MORE) CTIVES ($1 OR MORE) FstHorizon .28 1.4 22 20.00 -.01 ... 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Source: Morningstar. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 2080 Chambliss 3858 Candies 112 Stuart Financial Advisor 3575 Keith Edward ones 230 1596 Clingan Ave. NW, Creek Ln. Rd. NE, 1053 Peerless St. NW J N. Ocoee St. Ridge Dr. Suite 1 Suite C Farmland Corner Crossing Suite 201 MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING 476-9143 476-0162 472-6814 476-3320 476-4325 339-2885 476-0190 www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017— 5 Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care fight begins WASHINGTON (AP) — people afford coverage. President Barack Obama is trav- Republicans don’t want to eling to the Capitol to give con- “This is the first step abruptly end health care cover- gressional Democrats advice on toward relief for age for millions of voters who live how to combat the Republican Americans struggling in GOP-represented districts and drive to dismantle his health care under Obamacare.” states, or cause chaos in health overhaul. Vice President-elect — House Speaker care markets and prompt insur- Mike Pence is meeting with GOP Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin ance companies to stop selling lawmakers to discuss the best policies. So they are considering way to send Obama’s cherished including provisions in their law to its graveyard and replace using a Senate filibuster to pro- repeal bill to protect consumers it with — well, something. tect the health care law. and insurers during the transi- The separate strategy sessions Republicans control the tion period. were coming on the second day of Senate by a 52-48 margin, but it Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., a the new, GOP-led Congress. In takes 60 votes to end a filibuster, member of the GOP Senate lead- 16 days, Republican Donald a procedural roadblock that can ership, said that could include Trump replaces Obama at the kill legislation. money to temporarily continue AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite White House, putting the party’s The Senate was expected to helping people afford to buy cov- HouSe SPeAker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin gavels in the members of the House of Representatives longtime goal of annulling much complete the budget by next erage and language letting the after administering the oath as the 115th Congress convenes on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. of the 2010 health care overhaul week. House approval would fol- Department of Health and With the GOP now in control of the White House, the Senate, and the House, Republicans are expected within reach. low. Human Services help stabilize to begin dismantling eight years of President Barack Obama's Democratic policies, including his signa- Plenty of questions remain, “This is the first step toward insurance markets. ture health care law. including the repeal bill’s details, relief for Americans struggling “Everyone realizes there’s costs and when it would take under Obamacare,” said House going to have to be a phase-in, effect. Republicans also face divi- Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. phase-out period,” Thune said sions over the next step — The budget legislation gives Tuesday. Retreating after Trump tweet, replacement legislation — that congressional committees until Underscoring one challenge will likely take months or years Jan. 27 — a blink of an eye for facing Republicans, a report to resolve. lawmakers — to write legislation Wednesday from a nonpartisan While they can hardly prevent repealing major parts of the anti-deficit group estimated that GOP won’t gut ethics office the GOP repeal effort from pro- health care law. Likely targets repealing the health care law ceeding, the president and House include the law’s tax penalties for entirely would add to federal and Senate Democrats were people who don’t obtain insur- deficits, and that replacement meeting Wednesday to discuss ance, its requirement that many legislation would require signifi- “We were elected on a promise to drain the swamp, and A look at changes how to best defend a law that’s companies cover workers and tax cant funding. starting the session by relaxing ethics rules is a very bad to House rules extended health insurance cover- increases on higher-earning indi- The Committee for a start.” age to 20 million Americans and viduals and many health care Responsible Federal Budget — GOP Rep. Tom McClintock of California WASHINGTON (AP) — The which Obama considers one of firms. analysis found that complete House has established new the proudest pillars of his legacy. Aware they have no chance of repeal would add up to $350 bil- rules for the 115th Congress. “The more the people under- quickly agreeing on replacement lion to federal deficits over a WASHINGTON (AP) — The new to drain the swamp, and starting Republicans jettisoned at the stand what’s included in the legislation, Republicans plan to decade. That’s because the GOP era in Washington got off to the session by relaxing ethics last minute a provocative pro- Affordable Care Act and how they delay when their repeal would posal to gut the independent Medicare cuts and tax increases a messy start Tuesday as House rules is a very bad start,” said benefit from it, the more popular actually take effect. A range of 18 used to finance Obama’s law Office of Congressional Ethics the program is, and the harder it Republicans, under pressure GOP Rep. Tom McClintock of after criticism. Changes in the months to three years — perhaps exceed the amount of money from President-elect Donald California. rules package passed Tuesday is for Republicans to have politi- longer — has been under discus- spent to expand the breadth of Trump, abruptly dropped plans House Majority Leader Kevin include: cal support for tearing it down,” sion. coverage. to gut an independent congres- McCarthy mentioned Trump’s —Allowing Republican White House spokesman Josh Trump has provided few The nonpartisan sional ethics board. opposition in the emergency leaders to fine members who Earnest told reporters Tuesday, specifics about how he would Congressional Budget Office esti- The dizzying about-face came meeting, and some lawmakers use electronic devices to take using the law’s formal name. revamp the nation’s $3 trillion-a- mated in December 2015 that an as lawmakers convened for the said it had a powerful effect. pictures or video from the “The president’s message to year health care system. Steps he earlier bill repealing much but first day of the 115th Congress, “I do believe when President- House floor. The proposal them is that they should be out and congressional Republicans comes six months after not all of Obama’s law would an occasion normally reserved elect Trump tweeted out...mem- there telling the stories of their have mentioned include greater save around $300 billion over 10 for pomp and ceremony under bers got calls,” said Rep. Lou Democrats live-streamed a constituents who are benefiting reliance on tax credits to help sit-in on the House floor for years. Obama vetoed that bill. the Capitol Dome. Instead, Barletta, R-Pa. Trump spoke by 26 hours to call attention to from this law,” Earnest said. “I House Republicans found them- phone with House Speaker Paul their demand for votes on gun think that’s certainly the most selves under attack not only from Ryan on Tuesday after the ethics control. Democrats never got important thing they can do.” Democrats but from their new change was dropped. a vote. Pence was meeting Wednesday president, over their secretive The Office of Congressional —Clarifying that a member morning with House Republicans move Monday to neuter the inde- Ethics was created in 2008 after will be referred to the Ethics to discuss their health care drive pendent Office of Congressional several bribery and corruption Committee for disorderly con- and planned to attend a lunch Ethics and place it under law- cases in the House, but lawmak- duct on the House floor dur- with Senate Republicans. makers’ control. ers of both parties have groused ing legislative proceedings, Republicans eager to show GOP leaders scrambled to con- about the way it operates. such as blocking access to microphones or the dais. quick action against Obama’s tain the damage, and within Lawmakers were especially — Making it easier to sell or health care law took an initial hours of Trump registering his incensed by an investigation of give away federal land by procedural step Tuesday, intro- criticism on Twitter, they called members of Congress from both tweaking budget language to ducing a budget bill that would an emergency meeting where parties who went on a 2013 trip say that any such land con- have to be considered under a These are brand new 2016 Singer school model sewing House Republicans voted with- to Azerbaijan paid for by that veyances don’t have signifi- parliamentary procedure that machines. These sewing machines remain UNSOLD. out opposition to undo the country’s government. cant costs to the federal gov- would prevent Democrats from change. Lawmakers said after the investi- ernment. The episode, coming even gation was made public in 2015 —Making more House doc- Washington Monument before the new Congress was that they had no idea the trip uments electronically accessi- ble. goes dark Tuesday night convened and lawmakers were was paid for by the government, —Making it easier legisla- sworn in, was a powerful illustra- and the House Ethics Committee tively to reduce spending tion of the sway Trump may hold ultimately cleared them. some in appropriations bills. WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials over his party in a Washington Once the ethics controversy —Continuing a prohibition are investigating after a promi- that will be fully under was dispensed with, Congress on lobbyists in private House nent part of Washington’s skyline Republican control for the first returned to the ceremonial busi- gyms, even if they are former went dark. time in a decade. GOP lawmakers ness. As set out in the members. The National Park Service who’ve felt unfairly targeted by Constitution, both chambers tweeted Tuesday night that the the ethics office had defied their gaveled in at noon, and as storm Washington Monument’s lights own leaders with their initial vote clouds threatened outside, the ish America and its greatness.” went out around 7 p.m. Officials to neuter the body, but once halls of the Capitol filled with Issues confronting America are later said they believe there’s a Trump weighed in they lawmakers’ children, friends and complex, he said, and “we cannot problem with the automated pro- backpedaled immediately. spouses on hand to witness the tweet them away.” gram that controls the monu- “With all that Congress has to procedures. The day had a festive In the House, lawmakers easily ment’s lights and electricians will work on, do they really have to feel of the first day back at re-elected Ryan, of Wisconsin, as be able to confirm whether that is make the weakening of the school, as new arrivals roamed their speaker. The House will the problem on Wednesday morn- Independent Ethics Watchdog, as the halls with old hands, number 241 Republicans and ing. unfair as it may be, their number exchanging greetings and taking 194 Democrats; among the mem- The monument has been closed one act and priority,” Trump had in the day. bers are 52 freshmen. to visitors since August because asked over Twitter Tuesday In the Senate, seven new mem- Behind the ceremony was a of ongoing problems with its ele- morning, in an objection that bers joined those who won re- sense of anticipation, as vator, which carries visitors to an appeared focused more on timing election, taking the oath of office Republicans prepare an ambi- observation deck near the top of Thursday, January 5 than on substance. Trump, who administered by Vice President tious agenda, beginning with dis- the 555-foot tall monument. It Saturday, January 30 will take office in a little over two Joe Biden. The Senate will be mantling President Barack usually draws 600,000 visitors a 11am-3pm weeks, said the focus should be controlled 52-48 by the GOP and Obama’s health care law. The year. 216 Grove Ave.11am-3pm SW, Cleveland, TN on tax reform and health care, includes two new Republicans GOP directed Senate committees In December, officials 1610 Church St., Conway, SC and he included the hash-tag and five new Democrats. They to produce repeal legislation by announced a $2 million to $3 mil- #DTS, for “Drain the Swamp,” his include Illinois’ Tammy Jan. 27 while debate begins this lion project to modernize the ele- oft-repeated campaign promise Duckworth, a double-amputee week. vator. The monument is expected to bring change to Washington. Iraq war vet, who walked to the But there was uncertainty, too, to reopen to visitors in 2019. Democrats and even many dais and stood for the oath. as Republicans confront an Republicans were quick to point Biden remains president of the untested new president who has out that the lawmakers’ plans for Senate until Trump becomes opposed fundamental elements their ethics watchdog flew in the president Jan. 20; then Vice of GOP orthodoxy and may exer- face of that notion. The measure President-elect Mike Pence will cise his influence in unpre- was part of a GOP-written rules take over. dictable ways, as illustrated with 18 18 MonthMonth $500 package that looked like it could Senate Minority Leader Chuck the ethics kerfuffle. fail after Trump registered his Schumer of New York set battle “The people have given us uni- Contract Contract DOWN objections amid a public outcry lines, saying Democrats will hold fied government, and it wasn’t (On (On MostMost Vehicles)Vehicles) from good government activists. Trump to his promises to create because they were feeling gener- (On Most Vehicles) The stripped-down package was jobs, raise incomes and protect ous, it’s because they wanted Taxes Taxes Taxes andandand U results,” Ryan said. “How could Tags Tags Tags CanCanCan BeBeBe approved late Tuesday by the Americans but will “fight him Financed House, 234-193. tooth and nail when he appeals we live with ourselves if we let Financed Financed “We were elected on a promise to the baser instincts that dimin- them down?” RIDE CFTC Chair Massad is latest finance regulator to leave Call Call TodayToday WASHINGTON (AP) — The head the riskiest corners of the financial during the Obama administration. Inman Street at of a federal agency that oversees world. Derivatives are traded in a Trump pledged in his campaign For For potentially risky financial market $600 trillion global market and to throw out many of the stricter Wildwood Avenue activities will leave office at the end were blamed for fueling the finan- financial rules that Congress More More 472-1395 of the Obama administration on cial crisis that struck in the fall of enacted to prevent another crisis. Jan. 20. 2008. Massad took over the CFTC Information Information Timothy Massad announced his Massad’s announcement follows from Gary Gensler, a 20-year vet- resignation Tuesday as chairman news in November of the impend- eran of Wall Street who surprised of the Commodity Futures Trading ing departure of another key finan- many by becoming a tough regula- Commission. President Barack cial regulator, Securities and tor pushing through stricter rules Obama appointed the corporate Exchange Commission Chair Mary that the largest banks had lobbied attorney and former Treasury Jo White. against. Department official to the post in President-elect Donald Trump is During his tenure, the agency November 2013. His term doesn’t due to take office Jan. 20 and like- adopted rules including collateral end until 2019. ly will name his own choices to requirements for the riskiest deriv- The CFTC regulates futures and head the two agencies. His nomi- atives trades and tighter oversight options markets as well as deriva- nees could move to unwind restric- of clearinghouses that provide tives trading, overseeing some of tions laid down by the agencies transparency in trading. 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Coats Ford cancels plans From Page 1
“Our student resource offi- for Mexico factory cers have a list and will take them back to the schools, and FLAT ROCK, Mich. (AP) — The auto industry’s relationship with to anyone else who needs a Workers lined up on jacket,” Watson said. President-elect Donald Trump the factory floor cheered The Coats for the Cold drive took a dramatic turn Tuesday as will continue until Jan. 16, and Ford Motor Co. decided to shift the news. United Auto items can be dropped off at investment dollars targeted for Workers Vice President these locations: Mexico to the U.S., while Trump Jimmy Settles, the n Chick-fil-A located at 3890 threatened General Motors with a union’s chief negotiator Keith St., N.W. tax on some imported small cars. for Ford, told workers he n Any Bradley County BB&T Ford is canceling plans to build cried when he heard banking location. a new $1.6 billion factory in San about the investment. n The Village Tire Center Luis Potosi, Mexico, and will Flat Rock, which located at 232 3rd St., S.W. instead invest some of that money employs around 3,200 n Bradley County Trustee in a U.S. factory that will build people, was threatened Mike Smith’s office, on the first new electric and autonomous with closure during the floor of the Bradley County vehicles. recession. More recently, Courthouse Ford said last spring it would it has seen temporary n Family Tire at 215 W. move production of the Ford layoffs because of Inman St. Focus small car to the new plant slowing sales of one of n Logan-Thompson law from Michigan. Trump repeatedly its products, the Ford offices at 30 2nd St., N.W. criticized the plan, and Ford was Mustang. The plant also Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES among the companies he threat- n Bradley County Sheriff makes the Lincoln KAylIE CAmpBEll of Chick-fil-A, left, and the restaurant chain’s mascot cow helped out Sheriff Eric ened to hit with a 35 percent tariff Office’s lobby, located at 2290 Continental. Blythe Ave. S.E. Watson, right, with his annual Coats for the Cold kickoff Tuesday morning. on products made in Mexico and exported to the U.S. Trump added General Motors incentives from the state of to that group Tuesday, saying in a Michigan. tweet that the Cruze small cars Rebecca Lindland, a senior ana- GM makes in Mexico and sends to lyst for Kelley Blue Book, said Assessor U.S. dealers could face “a big bor- Ford’s decision stemmed from the der tax!” convergence of politics and market From Page 1 Ford CEO Mark Fields said realities. At the same time Trump Tuesday that market forces dic- was attacking Ford for shifting They want to know the owner or if it’s a but that is changing. tated Ford’s decision not to build small-car production south of the foreclosure. We do a lot of informational “What we’ve seen in Bradley County are the San Luis Potosi plant. Low gas border, U.S. demand for small things.” townhouses where they build a four-unit prices and low interest rates have cars plunged dramatically. “If they decided to do away with this “If you only buy one piece of building and then sell it,” Thompson said. been hammering small-car sales. “If the business case is there to office, there would still be a need to keep property in your entire life, that’s a “For some reason, Bradley County is the U.S. sales of the Focus were down make this decision, and then it up with the records,” Thompson said. moment. We had a man come in only county in the area that seems to be 17 percent through November; by can make somebody like Donald He said his office is still referred to as once. He was all excited because he doing that. It may be because of zoning, contrast, sales of Ford’s biggest Trump look better, OK, go with it,” the “tax assessor.” had bought his first home. We sent but that may be our biggest market right SUV, the Expedition, were up 46 she said. “That’s never going to go away,” him a note congratulating him and now.” percent. Ford might not have changed Thompson said. “Officially, the state he just loved it.” He added, with a smile, many people still Ford will still move production its plans if Hillary Clinton had changed the title. But, ‘tax assessor’ is the — Stanley Thompson assume when they get their tax bill the of the Focus to Mexico, but it will been elected, Lindland said. way many remember it and it will always payment goes to the assessor’s office. go to an existing plant in Unlike Trump, Clinton never be that way.” “I’ve been sent checks and had to get Hermosillo that makes midsize threatened to tax imports from Thompson recently came up with the Thompson said in the past, the reap- them over to [Trustee] Mike [Smith],” he cars. Ford will hire around 200 Mexico. idea to develop reappraisal classes to praisals used to be contracted out for work. said. “We can’t say we don’t have anything workers in Hermosillo to expand Trump issued his threat to GM county assessors. “I can now say we do it here with local to do with taxes because we do, but we production there. The Wayne, just hours before Ford’s “We went to six locations across the people and that has solved 80 percent [of have to keep it separate.” Michigan, plant that currently announcement. GM countered state,” he said. “If you have a new assessor complaints],” he said. “When they know Thompson explained the reason for the makes the Focus will get two new that Cruze sedans sold in the U.S. that’s never been in office, all of a sudden somebody here has done it. We may be separation of duties is “too many con- products next year, preserving are built in Ohio. Only a small they’re saying, ‘I’ve got to do what?’” high or low, but we can claim it and we did flicts.” jobs at the facility. number of Cruze hatchbacks are Thompson said in doing the classes, it.” The assessor and trustee are elected in Fields said Ford will invest imported to the U.S. from Mexico. every county does their appraisals “a little Currently, Thompson has a staff of 13 separate election cycles to ensure there is $700 million in the Flat Rock Fields said he’s not worried differently trying to get to the same result.” with four appraisers doing residential and some continuity and institutional knowl- plant to make hybrid, electric and about the possibility of tariffs. He said there used to be a reliance on farm properties and one doing commercial edge for two of the county’s most vital autonomous vehicles. It will also “I’m a strong believer that the the state’s Department of Property properties. departments when it comes to funding hire around 700 workers starting right policies are going to prevail Assessment. “There’s not one person in here that is county services. in 2018. In announcing the because we share the same aspi- “They have been cut and they can’t help more important than the other,” Thompson Thompson said there are moments in Michigan expansion, Fields noted rations that I think President- us like they used to,” Thompson said. “I said. “If you take one of the links out, it the assessor’s office that make the job Trump’s promise to make the U.S. elect Trump does. We want a very saw the writing on the wall and we’ve tried really can mess things up.” worthwhile. more competitive by lowering strong U.S. economy,” he said. to be able to do the reappraisals ourselves He said the property values in the coun- “I think it’s when people are buying their taxes and easing regulations. Among the new vehicles the and not rely on outside help.” ty have held stable. first home. It’s all new and we try to help “This is a vote of confidence for Flat Rock plant will make is a fully He said the area assessors do have con- “In 2009, we were a year and a half into them,” he said. “Helping the public and President-elect Trump and some electric SUV that will go 300 miles versations about their jobs. the economy falling,” Thompson said. “We guide them is probably the most pleasing of the policies he may be pursu- on a charge. That is due to go on “If you have a chicken house in Bradley actually had a slight increase because we thing about this job,” ing,” Fields said at the company’s sale in 2020. The plant also will County, it should have about the same had two and a half years of values going “If you only buy one piece of property in plant in Flat Rock. make a hybrid autonomous vehi- value as one in Polk County,” Thompson up. Then there was a year and a half of your entire life, that’s a moment,” Workers lined up on the factory cle that is scheduled to be said. “That’s what we did by getting togeth- them coming down, but it wasn’t enough to Thompson said. “We had a man come in floor cheered the news. United released in 2021. er and going over our rates. If I’m higher compensate.” once. He was all excited because he had Auto Workers Vice President Ford also said Tuesday it will than it is in Polk, somebody will ask why He said the county went for almost five bought his first home. We sent him a note Jimmy Settles, the union’s chief release a hybrid version of its it’s not the same being that close.” years without a major, new subdivision, congratulating him and he just loved it.” negotiator for Ford, told workers best-seller, the F-150 pickup, and he cried when he heard about the a hybrid version of the Mustang in investment. Flat Rock, which 2020. Two new hybrid police vehi- employs around 3,200 people, was cles also are coming over the next threatened with closure during five years. the recession. More recently, it Fields said the company is bet- Business has seen temporary layoffs ting that electric and hybrid vehi- From Page 1 because of slowing sales of one of cle offerings will outnumber tradi- its products, the Ford Mustang. tional gas-powered vehicles in 15 Land sales and industrial property tax rev- drive and sees that as a good omen of the The plant also makes the Lincoln years. enues for the city and county governments things to come. Continental. Trump may relax government are expected to total $56,300,040, resulting The Chamber of Commerce added 257 Fields said Ford Executive fuel economy standards as part of “Normally right before an in a “net cash flow” of $37,371,011. new members during the drive. Chairman Bill Ford called Trump his initiative to dilute some regu- The Economic Development Council is election, many prefer to wait and “Reaching this mark means there are Tuesday morning to tell him the lations. But Ford still needs to preparing to begin an initiative early next see what the outcome might be now more than 1,000 members represent- news. Fields called Vice President- move headlong into electric and year to educate students on available and might mean. That has not ing businesses in Bradley County and elect Mike Pence. The company hybrid vehicles because it still has career path alternatives. been true with us this time.” surrounding communities,” said Gary also contacted the Mexican gov- to meet California zero-emission When it place it, the new program is — Doug Berry Farlow, president and CEO. ernment, which issued a state- vehicle requirements and comply designed to: The Chamber has also received its ment regretting Ford’s decision. with emissions standards world- n Implement a regional plan to raise national accreditation, putting them in the “The jobs created in Mexico wide, Lindland said. awareness for skilled workforce training audiences that these jobs are lifelong, top 3 percent of the country among have contributed to maintaining “All these worlds are colliding to available and the multiple resources to sustainable careers and respected in any Chambers nationwide. manufacturing jobs in the United make an announcement like we create a workforce for the future. community. “Only nine chambers in the state of States which otherwise would saw today from Ford possible,” n Shift public perceptions regarding the n Create a unified voice with business Tennessee are accredited,” Farlow said. “It have disappeared in the face of she said. quality of well-paying jobs available and civic leaders that emphasizes work- is gratifying to know that professionals in Asian competition,” the Mexico Ford shares rose nearly 4 per- through skilled career training. force development as the most important the field outside our community consider Economy Department said. cent to close at $12.59 Tuesday, n Educate audiences that a two-year initiative for growth and economic devel- our Chamber to be among the best in the Fields said Ford will save while GM shares rose less than 1 degree or certificate is easily attainable opment in the region. country. We are honored to be in such good around $500 million overall by percent to $35.15. The Mexican with little or no student loan debt. The Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of company with the top 3 percent of cham- canceling the San Luis Potosi peso weakened against the U.S. n Change the outlook among all target Commerce saw a successful membership bers of commerce in the U.S.” plant. It expects to get some tax dollar after the announcement. Payment From Page 1 growing in popularity,” Smith said. had hoped and we are confident the sonal visit to the Courthouse office. The tax relief program is a state ini- “There could be a number of reasons numbers will continue to increase,” the The Trustee’s Office also has a par- tiative that allows elderly and disabled why this is happening, but the one we “The 12-month payment longtime trustee stressed. “It’s also tial payment program for current and residents (based on a combined seem to be hearing the most is that plan keeps growing in about familiarity with the program, and delinquent real and personal taxes. income) to receive a discount ranging Bradley County citizens want — and popularity. There could be a understanding how it works. Citizens’ The Trustee’s Office is open 8:30 from $103 to $128 off their tax bill. some literally need — the ability to pay number of reasons why this is awareness of the options it provides, a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Veterans classified as permanent and their property taxes in smaller, more happening, but the one we and how the program operates, contin- Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on totally disabled can also apply. frequent installments.” seem to be hearing the most is ues to increase.” Friday. The tax freeze program is a local ini- He likened it to buying a new car. that Bradley County citizens The program, now celebrating its The office is located in Room 104 of tiative approved by the Bradley County Few people can plunk down a lump- want — and some literally seventh birthday, came in response to the Bradley County Courthouse’s Commission in 2007 that will freeze sum payment to complete the sale at need — the ability to pay their taxpayers’ requests for a more conven- ground floor. The office can be found the property taxes of elderly appli- the dealership. Most require a monthly property taxes in smaller, ient way of paying their taxes — some- just down the hall, and on the opposite cants, age 65 and older, at the current payment plan that is easier for the more frequent installments.” thing that would provide alternatives to side, from the Bradley County Clerk’s amount owed when the applicant is ini- household budget to absorb, Smith — Mike Smith the conventional once-a-year, lump- Office (where automobile tags are tially approved. The applicant must cited. In more and more cases, the sum payment whose amount was too renewed). apply annually to retain the frozen same is true in the payment of property often a strain on individual and family Questions about the partial payment amount. taxes, he added. can be worked out satisfactorily budgets. plan, or any of the additional tax pro- To determine if they qualify for the Although the partial payment pro- between the office and the taxpayer. “The citizens came to us for help, grams offered by the county trustee, relief and/or freeze programs, taxpay- gram is most recognized as a 12-month Launched in 2010, the partial pay- and we tried our best to answer their may be directed to 423-728-7247 or ers should contact the Trustee’s Office. plan, the payment frequency can be ment plan has far exceeded expecta- need,” Smith said of the plan’s design. 423-728-7248; or, simply drop in dur- “The tax relief and tax freeze pro- negotiated between taxpayers and the tions. Originally, Smith hoped to have For those signing up for the partial ing office hours. grams are two very important programs Trustee’s Office. Depending on the 500 parcels signed up within the pro- payment plan, methods of payment Tax relief, tax that assist our citizens with their needs of the taxpayer, payment fre- gram’s first five years. That number include cash, check, money order, freeze programs taxes,” Smith said. “I encourage any quencies can also include quarterly, was easily eclipsed in three years. debit card or credit card. Partial pay- The application period for tax relief citizen who feels they meet the qualifi- every other month, twice yearly or some “The number of parcels included in ment enrollees also have the option of and tax freeze programs continues cations criterion to come to the other combination ... provided the plan this plan has exceeded anything we paying by mail, bank draft or by per- through April 5. Trustee’s Office to apply.” www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017— 7 Trump questions U.S. intelligence as governing challenges loom NEW YORK (AP) — His inaugu- ing. late Tuesday to hold his first for- would represent “the United States ration less than three weeks away, Trump’s plans for repealing mal news conference since his as we fight for good trade deals President-elect Donald Trump is President Barack Obama’s signa- Nov. 8 election victory next week in that put the American worker raising new doubts about the ture health care law are expected New York. He has already waited first.” nation’s intelligence community, to be the focus as Vice President- longer than any other president- His Cabinet nearly full, Trump tweeting fresh criticism at the elect Mike Pence and secretary of elect in the modern era to hold his also picked a handful of new White same people who will help inform state choice Rex Tillerson meet first exchange with journalists. House aides. his most sensitive decisions once with top Republicans on Capitol Most have held such events within Omarosa Manigault, a contest- he takes office. Hill on Wednesday. days of their elections. ant from the first season of “The Trump charged Tuesday on Pence issued a direct challenge It was unclear if the news con- Apprentice,” is expected to focus Twitter, without evidence, that the to Washington Republicans ference would be the venue for his on public engagement in the White timing of an upcoming intelligence Tuesday: “The president-elect has delayed announcement on how he House. briefing on suspected Russian a very clear message to Capitol plans to avoid potential conflicts of Trump also hired Rick Dearborn interference in the 2016 election Hill. And that is, it’s time to get to interest involving his businesses as a deputy chief of staff and Marc had been delayed. “Perhaps more work.” after taking office. Transition offi- Short as White House legislative time needed to build a case. Very Trump signaled he would not cials said multiple topics could be director. Both previously served in strange!” he wrote, using quote bless all of the GOP’s priorities on covered, but would not specifically chief of staff positions on Capitol marks around the word “intelli- Capitol Hill, openly questioning the say whether they included Hill. The new hires were confirmed gence.” timing of the House Republican Trump’s businesses. Trump was by two people familiar with the Trump’s tweet, in line with push to gut an independent ethics supposed to detail the arrange- decision, who insisted on repeated criticism of his nation’s board just as the new Congress ments at a mid-December news anonymity because they were not intelligence leaders, caused confu- gathered. conference, but postponed the authorized to discuss the hiring sion among intelligence officials, “Do they really have to make the event. process publicly. who said there was no delay in the weakening of the Independent Earlier Tuesday, Trump tapped Trump spent time interviewing briefing schedule. Ethics Watchdog, as unfair as it as U.S. trade representative a for- prospects for the Department of The fresh clash came as Trump may be, their number one act and mer Reagan official who has con- Veterans Affairs as well, including took further steps to fill his priority”? Trump tweeted. The demned Republicans’ commitment Leo MacKay, a senior executive at Cabinet and key White House posi- House GOP later dropped the to free trade. Trump indicated that a military contractor who previous- AP Photo/Andrew Harnik tions, with his attention shifting effort. Robert Lighthizer, who is expected ly served in the VA under President VIce PReSIdent-elect Mike Pence speaks to members of the toward the challenges of govern- The president-elect promised to take a hard line against China, George W. Bush. media as he arrives at Trump Tower in New York, Tuesday. Police end Mortgage rates, home sales NAACP sit-in against AG and prices seen rising in 2017 By ALEX VEIGA Lowenstein said. “But if it goes up where housing can eat up a much AP Business Writer to 5 percent or 6 percent, at some larger share of household income. nominee point we would be.” If mortgage rates continue to Nate Lowenstein has been Long-term mortgage rates tend climb, there are moves would-be MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — shopping for a home in Los The national president of the to track the yield on the 10-year homebuyers can make to better Angeles, on and off, for more than U.S. Treasury note. The yield goes offset some of the higher borrow- NAACP and five others were a year. arrested after staging a sit-in down when investors bid up bond ing costs. His search has been stymied by prices, as they did following this Consider lowering the interest Tuesday at the Alabama office of a stubbornly low roster of homes Sen. Jeff Sessions, the nominee summer’s vote in Britain to exit rate by paying a fee to the lender on the market and the hurdles the European Union. The move up front, something known as for U.S. attorney general, the civil that come with it: multiple com- rights group said. sent long-term mortgage rates buying down the interest rate. Or peting bids and higher prices. tumbling as low as 3.41 per- go with an adjustable-rate mort- The organization held the “It’s not a great market, from a demonstration to protest cent. gage, which has a low, fixed-inter- buyer’s perspective,” said The reverse happened after est rate for a few years, typically Sessions’ nomination by Lowenstein, a lawyer. “The one President-elect Donald Trump, Election Day. Investors bet that five or 10, then adjusts to a higher good thing is that interest rates a Republican-controlled White rate. criticizing Sessions’ record and were quite low.” views on civil rights, immigration, House and Congress will have a Another move: Ask the seller to As recently as this summer, clear path to implement policies pay the buyer’s closing costs. criminal justice reform, and vot- homebuyers had ultra-low mort- ing rights enforcement. that will drive inflation and That can free up more cash for gage rates on their side. Good interest rates higher. A sell-off buyers to manage the higher bor- “We have an news for any borrower, but espe- attorney general AP Photo/Keith Ridler in U.S. bonds drove the yield on rowing costs. U.S. InteRIoR SecRetARy Sally Jewell speaks at the cially for those in expensive hous- the 10-year Treasury note to the Higher mortgage rates could nominee who ing markets like Los Angeles, does not National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, after get- highest level in more than two have one silver lining: As some ting her last wildfire update from managers who oversee Boston and Seattle. years. Mortgage rates have been buyers are priced out, sellers may acknowledge the But that was then. While mort- reality of voter the nation's firefighting resources Tuesday. Jewell says her inching higher ever since. have to be more flexible on prices. gage rates remain low by histori- But will they continue to do Over time, that could help stem suppression 2015 secretarial order for a new wildfire-fighting plan to pro- cal standards, they’ve risen while mouthing tect a wide swath of sagebrush country in the West that so? home prices. sharply over the past couple of Smoke predicts mortgage Low inventory and strong faith in the myth supports cattle ranching and is home to imperiled sage months, pushing the average rate Sessions of voter fraud,” rates will reach 4.5 percent in demand helped push prices high- grouse will likely continue after the Obama administration on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage 2017. Other economists expect er in 2016 at the fastest pace in NAACP President Cornell William ends. to 4.32 percent this week. That’s Brooks said by phone earlier in rates will remain above 4 per- 10 years, according to an analysis the highest level since April 2014 cent but not go beyond 5 per- by Zillow. The company predicts Tuesday’s protest. Brooks called and well above the year’s average Sessions a poor choice to lead the cent next year. that U.S. home prices increase Western sagebrush of 3.65 percent. That range would mean mort- about 3 percent in 2017, down U.S. Justice Department. Economists predict mortgage The sit-in at Sessions’ office in gage rates that would be low from a gain of about 6.5 percent rates will continue to climb next compared to the last decade. this year. Mobile, Alabama — the city the year, just one of the trends that Republican senator calls home — defense plan will Average long-term mortgage Declining affordability is one suggest 2017 could be a more rates were above 6 percent during reason the National Association of began around 11 a.m. Tuesday. challenging year for homebuyers. Demonstrators refused a request the height of the last housing Realtors predicts U.S. homes “With higher mortgage rates, boom and they hadn’t hit 5 per- sales will rise 2 percent next year. by the manager of the building— endure, official says you’re increasing the cost, chal- which includes several other ten- cent before 2008. Compare that to the 15 percent BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A of the most effective exam- lenging the budgets, challenging ants in addition to Sessions— to So someone looking to buy a increase in sales through the first new wildfire-fighting plan to ples of government working the ability to qualify and, as a leave when the building closed for home in the next few months 11 months of 2016. protect a wide swath of sage- together collaboratively at all result, likely reducing somewhat the day at 6 p.m. Police could be doesn’t need to panic, said Svenja Even buyers who can weather brush country in the levels.” the pool of potential buyers,” said seen on video footage coming and Gudell, chief economist at Zillow, higher mortgage rates may have Western U.S. that supports Western Republican gov- Jonathan Smoke, chief economist handcuffing the six protesters a real estate information compa- to brace for a long home search cattle ranching and is home ernors have generally sup- for Realtor.com. and escorted them to a police van. ny. next year. to an imperiled bird will like- ported the effort that So far, the rate increases have “We all are aware of the laws of “My advice to buyers would be The inventory of homes for sale ly continue after the Obama involves federal, state, and not begun to worry Lowenstein, trespass. We are engaging in a to not freak out and feel a sense of is expected to be tighter in 2017 administration ends, Interior local agencies as well as who is in the market for a house voluntary act of civil disobedi- urgency,” she said. “If you aren’t than it was this year. While it Secretary Sally Jewell said ranchers trained to fight with at least three bedrooms in ence,” Brooks told the officers able to buy a house at 4.5 per- varies by market, nationally, Tuesday. fires in the early stages. L.A.’s affluent west side. His who arrived at the scene. cent, you probably weren’t able to fewer than 1.9 million homes Jewell spoke after receiv- Jewell’s order “revolution- budget: Between $1.6 million and The NAACP broadcast the buy a house at 4 percent.” were on the market in November, ing her last update at the ized how we approach range- $1.8 million. events live on the organization’s The stakes are a bit higher for down 9 percent from a year earli- National Interagency Fire land fire in the West,” said “We’re not priced out yet,” Facebook page. WKRG of Mobile buyers in expensive markets, er, according to the NAR. Center in Boise where man- Ron Dunton, the U.S. reported that the six, which agers oversee the nation’s Bureau of Land included Brooks and the presi- firefighting resources. Management’s assistant dent of the Alabama NAACP, were Her 2015 secretarial order director for Fire and charged with misdemeanor crimi- to protect sagebrush steppe Aviation. “It’s a very collabo- nal trespass and released on spanning an area stretching rative approach.” bond. from the Dakotas west to In October, the Interior The all-day protest ended in Oregon, Washington and Department released a 139- handcuffs but without confronta- Phone 423-472-5041Fax 423-476-1046 northern California is con- page plan considered a how- tion. Brooks shook the hands of sidered by public lands to guide for Jewell’s order the officers and the officers Cleveland, Tennessee experts, outdoor enthusiasts calling for a “science-based” allowed the protesters to kneel and scientists as one of the approach to safeguard the and pray before they were led most significant federal land greater sage grouse bird away. policy changes since the while contending with fires Brooks criticized Sessions’ Remember Taylor Grazing Act of 1934. that have been especially Remember prosecution of African-American It regulated public lands to destructive in the Great voting rights activists on voter prevent overgrazing. Basin. fraud charges when he was a U.S. Jewell’s order directed Sage grouse are ground- attorney in Alabama. The group When When federal resources for the first dwelling, chicken-sized birds also raised concerns about immi- time to fight massive blazes found in 11 Western states, We are receiving an exciting gration policies under Trump, the in open sagebrush steppe where between 200,000 to collection of old photographs future of the Voting Rights Act that supports cattle ranch- 500,000 remain, down from and noted allegations — raised from our readers to be published ing, recreation and some a peak population of about decades ago in Sessions unsuc- in our Annual “Remember 350 species of wildlife, 16 million. The males are cessful 1986 confirmation hear- When” special section of the including sage grouse. known for their strutting ing for a federal judgeship — that She said she will pass courtship ritual on breeding Cleveland Daily Banner. Sessions made racially insensitive along information from that grounds called leks, and remarks when he was a U.S. meeting to Republican produce a bubble-type These old photographs are of attorney. Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, sound from a pair of inflated Sarah Isgur Flores, a spokes- families, landmarks, building President-elect Donald air sacks on their necks. woman for Sessions, said in a and individuals with a brief Trump’s choice to succeed Federal officials declined statement that the nominee has description from yesteryear her. to list the bird under the dedicated his career to upholding Zinke has advocated Endangered Species Act in and are over 25 years old. the rule of law, ensuring public increased drilling and min- 2015, but the U.S. Fish and safety and prosecuting govern- ing on public lands, but his Wildlife Service will review Don’t miss this exciting ment corruption. position on Jewell’s secre- the bird’s status within five “Many African-American lead- special section! tarial order is not clear. years. ers who’ve known him for decades Call now to place your ad! Zinke’s communications Dan Buckley, a member attest to this and have welcomed director, Heather Smith, did of the National Interagency his nomination to be the next not immediately respond to Fire Center’s National Attorney General. These false DDeadline: Deeaaddlliinnee:: an emailed request for com- Multi-Agency Coordinating portrayals of Senator Sessions ment. Group that decides where will fail as tired, recycled, hyper- Jewell also said she will firefighting resources end JJan.an. 99,, 22017017 bolic charges that have been Jan. 9, 2017 provide the transition team up, said sagebrush steppe thoroughly rebuked and discred- details “on the importance of where the bird is found was ited,” the statement added. PPublication: Puubblliiccaattiioonn:: maintaining the momentum for a long time considered Sessions was in Washington that we have in arguably one wasteland. D.C. and not in his Mobile office JJan. 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Troopers: Passenger held on administrative leave Tuesday that he can receive an enhanced after the eight-second video was sentence of life in prison without Lyft driver against her will posted. The video shows an offi- the possibility of parole when he’s ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — cer, surrounded by students, lift- sentenced on March 24. Authorities say an armed Lyft ing and then dropping a girl to the Stadium manager says protesters passenger has been arrested after floor on her left side, then pulling holding his driver against her will her to her feet and leading her had tickets to Vikings game in Orlando. away. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man News outlets report that troop- The video itself doesn’t show and a woman who hung from the ers with the Florida Highway what led up to or followed the rafters during a Vikings game and Patrol say 20-year-old scene at Rolesville High School. unfurled a banner in protest of Christopher Tyree Epperson was There may be other video, the Dakota Access oil pipeline charged Tuesday with false because Eagles says all Rolesville entered U.S. Bank Stadium with imprisonment and carrying a con- police officers received body cam- tickets, and stadium officials said cealed weapon. eras in August. The mayor says Tuesday that protesters hid their Highway patrol spokeswoman officials also will review any climbing equipment under winter Kim Montes says Epperson asked school security video. clothing. the driver to take him to several Janet Jackson, husband Three people were arrested dark places, including one specif- Sunday after two protesters rap- ic location if she ever wanted to welcome son Eissa Al Mana pelled from the roof of the see her children again. NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Minnesota Vikings’ stadium dur- Troopers say he also tried to Jackson’s latest escapade: moth- ing their season finale against the take her cellphone. erhood. Chicago Bears. The game was not The driver pulled into a high- The 50-year-old pop superstar interrupted, but eight rows of fans way patrol station and flagged and husband Wissam Al Mana seated below the protesters were Brandy McCubbin via AP down a trooper. welcomed their son, Eissa Al evacuated. A Photo Provided by Brandy McCubbin, date not known, in Taylor County, Ky., shows a Authorities say Epperson tried Mana, on Tuesday, a representa- The two climbers — who identi- two-faced calf named Lucky, who died Monday. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the to run away when they asked him tive for the singer said. fied themselves as Sen Holiday, McCubbin family had been trying to raise $500 for a scan to see if the calf's cleft palate could be what was in his pockets. Troopers “Janet had a stress-free healthy 26, of St. Paul, and Karl repaired, which would allow her to eat hay. Donors gave thousands of dollars, and Brandy say the suspect was carrying a delivery and is resting comfort- Zimmermann Mayo, 32, of McCubbin said the family is looking for a charitable cause for the money. McCubbin said the calf loaded handgun, duct tape and ably. No further details are avail- Minneapolis — met with reporters was 108 days old when she died. The animal had four eyes, two noses and two mouths. The gloves. able at this time,” the statement Tuesday but refused to answer read. paper reports that Lucky took naps with the four McCubbin children. McCubbin said her kids took It’s unclear if Epperson has an questions about how they entered the calf’s death well and that she “was the one who was a mess.” attorney. Last year Jackson postponed the building. Authorities haven’t her tour to plan a family. Eissa Al ‘Mortified’ Mariah Carey said how the third person was Mana is the singer’s first child. involved. None of the people have discusses ‘horrible New Year’s Jackson and Al Mana were been formally charged and police Eve’ married in 2012. are still investigating. Police investigating accidental (AP) — Mariah Carey says she NYC police fatally shoot man Security at the stadium is was “mortified” in “real time” dur- armed with knife in Brooklyn designed to detect items such as ing her disastrous live perform- NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities weapons and explosives. A state- ance just before the ball dropped say a 63-year-old man has been ment from the Minnesota Sports poisoning that killed four kids on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Facilities Authority and stadium shot and killed after he came at DALLAS (AP) — A criminal that he had spread the pellets and state environmental regula- New Year’s Eve.” police officers with a large knife in manager SMG says individuals Carey spoke to Entertainment concealed nylon rope, carabiners investigation is underway into an under the family’s mobile home tion agencies may also investigate Brooklyn. apparent accidental poisoning after obtaining the product from the use and storage of the chem- Weekly in her first interview since The shooting happened at a and a lightweight banner, and the the show in which she stumbled items were distributed among involving a professional-grade a friend, Amarillo Fire Capt. Larry ical. house in the city’s Canarsie pesticide that left four children Davis said. Davis said the prod- Fire officials identified the chil- through her songs. At many neighborhood just before 9:30 protesters after they got inside. points she stopped singing, even The statement did not make clear dead and an Amarillo woman in uct is not available for sale to the dren who died as 7-year-old p.m. Tuesday while officers were critical condition, police said general public. The product’s Felipe Balderas, 9-year-old while a prerecorded vocal track who carried in the equipment or responding to a report of an emo- Tuesday. manual says it’s intended for use Johnnie Balderas, 11-year-old played in the background. say whether more people may be tionally disturbed person. Authorities are looking into in pest control in commercial Josue Balderas and 17-year-old Carey’s publicist blamed show involved. Police say James Owens came why the family had the pesticide transport or storage of commodi- Yasmeen Balderas. Officials have producer Dick Clark Productions “They had nothing visible in from a back room, grabbed a 13- pellets, called Weevil-cide, which ties and animal feed. said all four children lived at the earlier this week for not address- their possession that violated U.S. inch knife and began moving is only supposed to be sold to Davis said the father does not home in Amarillo, which is about ing technical difficulties before toward the officers. They say he Bank Stadium policies and had nothing that prevented them from people with professional licenses have professional certification as 350 miles northwest of Dallas. the performance. Carey reiterated was shot with a stun gun, but it or certification. The product’s far as he knows. He did not know The children’s mother, Martha that stance to EW, praising the had no effect. An officer then fired clearing the security screening upon entry,” the statement said. manual, available online, out- whether the friend who gave him Balderas, 45, was in critical con- late Clark and saying that he his weapon, striking Owens in the lines stringent guidelines for the product had a certification. dition Tuesday at University “would not have let an artist go chest. Divers looking for Colorado boy, 6, using the product including hav- Amarillo police spokesman Medical Center in Lubbock, through that and he would have Owens was taken to a local find body in frozen pond ing two trained individuals apply Officer Jeb Hilton says the according to a hospital been as mortified as I was in real hospital where he was pro- AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Divers it. Figures from the American department’s special crimes unit spokesman. Five other family time.” She described the night as nounced dead. No police officers looking for a 6-year-old boy who Association of Poison Control is investigating because of the members, including the father “horrible.” were injured apparently wandered away from Centers show that deaths from child deaths. Once completed, and four other children, were Dick Clark Productions has A knife has been recovered at his suburban Denver home on the pesticide are rare. the investigation will be turned being treated at BSA Health called the Carey camp’s claims the scene. New Year’s Eve found the body of The father of the children who over to the district attorney to System in Amarillo and were in “absurd.” An investigation is continuing. a child in a frozen pond Tuesday. died told first responders through determine whether charges will stable condition, hospital and fire ‘Loving,’ ‘La La Land’ top AARP Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News, The body has not been identi- a Spanish language interpreter be filed. Hilton said other federal officials said early Tuesday. Movies for Grownups honors will host 2 shows on NBC fied yet, but authorities notified LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NEW YORK (AP) — Megyn David Puckett’s family because AARP says that “Loving” is the Kelly, the Fox News star who’s they suspect it is that of the boy, best film of the year. had a contentious relationship Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz The drama is based on a cou- with President-elect Donald said. ple’s real-life 1960s battle to fight Trump, said Tuesday that she’s Bloodhounds looking for David a Virginia law barring interracial leaving the network for NBC didn’t get good results, but a dog marriage. It stars Joel Edgerton News, where she will host a day- that can track scents in the air and Ruth Negga. time talk show and a weekend pointed authorities to the pond in In AARP’s Movies for Grownups newsmagazine, as well as con- a park Monday just a few min- honors announced Wednesday, tribute to breaking news cover- utes’ walk from the boy’s home, the Ryan Gosling-Emma Stone age. Metz said. romance “La La Land” captured NBC News made the announce- The area had been searched the best comedy-musical award. ment Tuesday, ending months of extensively, but not the water Lead actor honors went to speculation over whether she because there was no sign of a Annette Bening for “20th Century would re-up with Fox, where she break in the ice, the chief said. Women” and Denzel Washington has flourished while suffering After the body was recovered, for “Fences.” bruised feelings in recent months, two holes were left in the frozen Others receiving kudos include or start a new chapter in her pond, which was surrounded by Viola Davis for “Fences”; Jeff career. Her contract with Fox police tape. A bouquet of flowers Bridges for “Hell or High Water,” expires this summer. Her last was left along the perimeter. and writer-director Kenneth show on Fox will be Friday night. Police have said they don’t sus- Lonergan for “Manchester by the Kelly’s departure deprives Fox pect foul play in the disappear- Sea.” News of its second-most-watched ance of David, who has wandered France’s “Elle” was named best host, behind only Bill O’Reilly, off before. Investigators would try foreign-language film. and a hole at 9 p.m. in its prime- to re-create how a child could The awards will be presented time lineup. have ended up in the pond, Metz Feb. 6 at a ceremony hosted by “While I will greatly miss my said. Margo Martindale. She’s an hon- colleagues at Fox, I am delighted Man pleads guilty to killing oree for best grown-up love story, to be joining the NBC News family Kansas police detective the film “Hollars.” and taking on a new challenge,” KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Volcano in Alaska island chain Kelly said in a message on Twitter man pleaded guilty Tuesday to on Tuesday. erupts again — briefly capital murder in the shooting ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Jury agrees pregnant Maui death last year of a Kansas police Officials say a volcano on a woman’s murder was heinous detective, avoiding a possible remote island in Alaska’s Aleutian HONOLULU (AP) — Jurors death sentence while agreeing to chain has erupted again — whose deliberations spanned spend the rest of his life in briefly. nearly a month before they found prison. The Alaska Volcano a Maui man guilty of murder in A prosecutor said after Curtis Observatory says the eruption the death of his pregnant ex-girl- Ayers’ court hearing that his tak- late Tuesday night of the Bogoslof friend took much less time ing the death penalty off the table (BOH-goh-slawf) volcano was Tuesday to decide the killing was came with the blessing of slain short-lived — “lasting only a few especially heinous — a determi- Kansas City, Kansas, Detective minutes.” nation that will allow a judge to Brad Lancaster’s family, given the The observatory issued its sentence him to spend the rest of lack of executions in the state highest alert for aircraft as its his life in prison. under its 1994 capital punish- monitoring equipment indicated The jury found Steven ment law. Kansas, with 10 an ash cloud may have reached Capobianco guilty last week of inmates on death row, hasn’t exe- as high as 33,000 feet. second-degree murder and arson cuted anyone in more than half a The volcano has erupted sever- in the death of Carly “Charli” century. al times prompting aviation alerts Scott, who was five months preg- When sentenced March 14, in recent days, including Friday nant with Capobianco’s child Ayers faces additional possible when officials said the ash cloud when she disappeared in 2014. prison terms for nine related didn’t cause any flight problems. The panel began deliberating felonies to which he also pleaded Winds carried the ash from on Dec. 1 after listening to about guilty, including burglary, rob- Tuesday’s eruption northward six months of testimony. bery, battery, kidnapping, over the Bering Sea. The second phase of delibera- assault and weapons counts. The volcano is located on an tions involved an allegation that Ayers, 28, acknowledged in island about 850 miles southwest Capobianco killed Scott in an court outgoing Wyandotte County of Anchorage. “especially heinous, atrocious, or District Attorney Jerome cruel manner.” After briefly delib- Gorman’s account of Lancaster’s Officer on leave after video of erating Tuesday, the jury agreed death, which occurred after the student being thrown down that it was such a case. detective drove up to Ayers in his ROLESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — “He is finished,” Scott’s mother, unmarked police car on May 9 North Carolina authorities say Kimberlyn Scott, posted on while responding to a report of a they’re investigating a video post- Facebook Tuesday afternoon. “He suspicious person near a casino. ed on Twitter that shows a male will never harm another in this While Lancaster was still in his police officer slamming a female community.” car, Ayers pulled a gun from his high school student to the floor. The maximum sentence for waistband and opened fire, Rolesville Mayor Frank Eagles second-degree murder is life in wounding the detective seven says School Resource Officer prison with the possibility of times. Lancaster died later at a Ruben De Los Santos was placed parole. The jury’s decision means hospital. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017— 9 Funds yanked Company stands by from unbuilt windmill farm plan to bury nuke ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A plan to build windmills off the New waste near Lake Huron Jersey coast that has already burned through nearly $11 million TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — because of the study’s hypotheti- and remains dead in the water is A Canadian company that wants cal nature, company spokesman being cut off from further govern- to bury waste from nuclear power Kevin Powers said, adding that ment funding. plants near Lake Huron said both are farther from the lake The U.S. Department of Energy Tuesday a study of alternative than the Bruce Power site. says Fishermen’s Energy failed to sites had found none better than Although technically and eco- meet a Dec. 31 deadline to have a a location already targeted, nomically suitable, they would be power purchase agreement in which has drawn strong opposi- costlier and could affect the envi- place. tion on both sides of the border. ronment more than the preferred The department is revoking most Ontario Power Generation said spot, the report said. Building a of the $47 million in funding it it had submitted additional stud- disposal facility at either of the pledged to the project in 2014; ies ordered nearly a year ago by alternative sites would create a about $10.6 million has been spent the Canadian Ministry of new industrial footprint and already on preliminary work. Environment and Climate boost greenhouse gas emissions The project would have involved Change, which twice has delayed for decades as waste is hauled building six windmills about three a ruling on the company’s under- from temporary storage canisters miles off the coast of Atlantic City, ground disposal plan. The agency at Bruce Power to the permanent which could have generated said recently it expects to make a dump. decision this summer or fall. “And all for no assurance of enough electricity to power 15,000 Larry Benvenuti/Florida Keys News Bureau via AP homes. The company’s preferred site is greater safety to the environment oNe oF 15 critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles peers from its rehabilitation tub on the grounds of the Bruce or to the lake,” Powers said. In a written statement to The after being flown from New England to the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Fla. Associated Press on Tuesday, the Power Generating Station near Opponents of the Bruce Power energy department said the Atlantic Kincardine, Ontario, the world’s disposal plan remained uncon- City project missed a key deadline. largest nuclear power complex, vinced. “Under the Energy Department’s which has eight reactors. The “Surely in the vast land mass award, Fishermen’s Energy must Sea turtles rescued off Cape proposal calls for burying low- that comprises Canada, there have secured a power offtake agree- and intermediate-level waste must be a better place to perma- ment by December 31 to be eligible such as clothing, brooms and nently store nuclear waste than for another round of funding,” the discarded machinery — some of on the shores of Lake Huron,” Cod moved to Florida Keys which could remain dangerously said U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, a department said. “The criteria were not met by that date, so we have MARATHON, Fla. (AP) — toxic for thousands of years — Democrat from Michigan. initiated the close-out process for Fifteen critically endangered about 2,230 feet underground. A review panel appointed by the project.” Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are It would be encased in a lime- the Canadian government Company CEO Chris Wissemann warming up at the Florida stone formation that the compa- endorsed the project in 2015 said Fishermen’s Energy hopes a Keys-based Turtle Hospital ny says has been stable for 450 after lengthy hearings that last-ditch effort to secure a power after being rescued from cold million years. The storage cham- included testimony and reports deal will succeed. But if it doesn’t, waters off Cape Cod, ber would be much deeper than from scientists. he says the company will wait until Massachusetts. Lake Huron and the company But 186 cities, counties and New Jersey officials adopt friendlier The juvenile turtles have says there is virtually no chance other governments have passed policies toward wind energy devel- pneumonia as a result of “cold of radioactive pollution reaching resolutions and more than opment. stunning” but are expected to the lake, which is less than a 150,000 people have signed peti- “We sincerely appreciate the sup- make a full recovery, officials mile away. tions in opposition, according to port of the DOE over the past few said Tuesday. “Cold stunning” Responding to a request by a Canada-based group called years seeking to drive down the is a hypothermic reaction that Environment Minister Catherine Stop the Nuclear Dump. cost of offshore wind and bring this occurs when sea turtles are McKenna, Ontario Power “Water is Life,” said Beverly job intensive industry to the U.S.,” exposed to cold water for a Generation said it had examined Fernandez, the group’s spokes- he told the AP on Tuesday. “We will prolonged time. two alternative sites — one in a woman. “No matter what process continue to seek a customer for our “They came in when the crystalline rock formation in is followed, burying radioactive power so that we can eventually water was warm, and they north-central Ontario and the waste beside the Great Lakes, the build the project, hopefully working didn’t go out with the Gulf other in limestone in the irreplaceable drinking water for with the DOE. We have a short peri- Stream,” Turtle Hospital man- province’s south. The specific 40 million people, will always be od of time to complete a Hail Mary ager Bette Zirkelbach said of locations were not disclosed a bad idea.” pass.” that warmer ocean current. Wissemann said the company “The cold weather moved in will try to keep the project viable and the turtles didn’t get out Murder case dismissed even without the federal funding, in time.” even if that means waiting until a The turtles, which range new administration is in place next from two to 10 pounds each, against ex-wrestler Snuka year in Trenton following the were flown Monday night to ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Authorities reopened the investi- departure of Republican Gov. Chris the Florida Keys from Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday gation after The Morning Call Christie. Norwood, Massachusetts. dismissed the murder case newspaper raised questions about Rhode Island recently opened a They were transported in against former pro wrestler the case in 2013. wind farm off Block Island, becom- towel-lined boxes en route to Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, saying Banach had ruled last summer ing first in a market New Jersey the Turtle Hospital. he is not competent to stand trial that Snuka was not competent to had once hoped to lead. “They’re going to be treated in the 1983 death of his girlfriend. stand trial after his attorney U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a at the Turtle Hospital with The decision by Lehigh County argued the ex-athlete suffers from Democrat from New Jersey, called broad spectrum antibiotics,” Judge Kelly Banach comes a dementia, partly due to the head the withdrawal of funding a lost Zirkelbach said. “We’re going month after Snuka’s lawyer told trauma sustained over a long opportunity. to give them vitamins, a Larry Benvenuti/Florida Keys News Bureau via AP the court that his 73-year-old career in the ring. Prosecutors “At a time when New Jersey’s healthy diet, and we’re going IN thIs LAte MoNdAy Photo provided by the Florida client has dementia, is in hospice countered that Snuka’s brain economy continues to struggle and to keep them in warm water, care in Florida and has six shows normal signs of aging and lags behind the nation in job cre- 75 degrees. That will warm Keys News Bureau, Turtle Hospital manager Bette Zirkelbach does an initial visual examination of 15 Kemp's months to live. suggested he might be feigning ation, Fishermen’s Energy was them up and let those medica- The retired WWE star was symptoms. poised to deliver the kind of good- tions do their work.” ridley sea turtles after they were flown from New England to charged in 2015 with third-degree At a hearing last month to re- paying, clean energy jobs Atlantic The reptiles are likely to be the hospital in Marathon, Fla. The reptiles were rescued from murder and involuntary evaluate Snuka’s mental fitness, City and its working families des- released in waters off Florida coastal waters off Cape Cod, Mass., within the last few manslaughter in the death of his wife told the judge that the perately need,” he said. “It is deeply after they recover. weeks suffering from cold stunning. They were transported to Nancy Argentino, whose body was family struggles to keep him from frustrating and defies common Kemp’s ridley sea turtles the Florida Keys and most have been diagnosed with pneu- found more than three decades leaving home during bouts of psy- sense that the state would turn are the most endangered of all monia. Their treatment is to consist of administering antibi- earlier in their Whitehall chosis in which he thinks he’s away a nearly $50 million federal turtle species, Zirkelbach otics, vitamins, food and providing a habitat with warm water Township hotel room. late for a wrestling match. investment and turn its back on said. at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Prosecutors allege she was Banach then took time to review New Jersey’s hardworking fami- beaten, while Snuka has main- Snuka’s medical records before lies.” tained she died from a fall. ruling. Immigrants who challenged in-state tuition policy win case ATLANTA (AP) — A judge says accept the “federally established school here. Some were good the Georgia university system lawful presence” of the students students. Some have wonderful must allow immigrants to pay who filed the petition and many jobs. And they’re in never-never in-state tuition if they’ve been others who find themselves in a land because they don’t know granted temporary permission similar situation. what’s going to happen.” by the federal government to “Such refusal of a faithful per- But what Trump decides to do stay in the U.S. formance of their duties is may not matter in Georgia. State Georgia’s state colleges and unreasonable and creates a Sen. Josh McKoon, a Republican universities require verification defect of legal justice that has from Columbus who has been of “lawful presence” in the U.S. already negatively impacted vocal in his opposition to illegal for in-state tuition. The Board of thousands of Georgia students,” immigration, said he disagrees Regents had said students with she wrote. with the judge’s interpretation temporary permission to stay The university system plans to and plans to introduce legisla- under a 2012 program known as appeal the decision, spokesman tion during the legislative ses- Deferred Action for Childhood Charles Sutlive said in an email sion that begins next week that Arrivals, or DACA, didn’t meet Tuesday. would limit in-state tuition to that requirement. “We believe our policy follows people who have legal status in A lawyer for 10 young immi- the law,” he said, adding that this country, not just lawful grants who meet all the other the current in-state tuition poli- presence. requirements and who have cy will remain in effect while the “The judge’s order would real- been granted deferred action appeal is pending. ly become moot at that point status argued in a petition filed Charles Kuck, a lawyer for the because we wouldn’t be arguing in April that the federal students, said he was pleased by about does this group of people Department of Homeland the ruling, though he acknowl- have lawful presence or not, Security has said people who edged that it’s not clear what it because we all agree that they have qualified for the program will mean for the students after do not have lawful status,” are “lawfully present.” Donald Trump is sworn in as McKoon said in a phone inter- Lawyers for the university sys- president later this month. view. He said he wants to elimi- tem rejected that argument, say- Trump has not clarified his nate any ambiguity. ing the statement about lawful plans for the Obama administra- presence appeared in an FAQ tion program that protects cer- section of the department’s web- tain immigrants brought to this site and not as an official policy country as children. While cam- or regulation. paigning, he called it an “illegal In an order dated Friday, executive amnesty” and pledged Fulton County Superior Court to end it immediately. But he Chief Judge Gail Tusan said that softened his stance after his while an official policy would be election. helpful, the fact that it is part of “We’re going to work some- the department’s official website thing out that’s going to make means it should be taken as an people happy and proud,” Dignified Services at accurate statement of the federal Trump told Time magazine last Realistic Prices! government’s position. month. “They got brought here 2415 Georgetown Road, NE The judge found, therefore, at a very young age, they’ve WEATHER INFORMATION 473-2620 that the Regents have refused to worked here, they’ve gone to 10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com
Diet Res-Illusions: Tips from the pros on losing weight REGIONAL By Marilynn Marchione every day. Rather than vague BRIEFS AP Medical Writer vows to get in shape, resolve to walk half an hour every day after We make ‘em, we break ‘em. dinner. New Year’s diet resolutions fall Other tips from Wansink and Vanderbilt med school sees like needles on Christmas trees research to support them: federal research funding increase as January goes on. Genes can NASHVILLE (AP) — Vanderbilt work against us. Metabolism, too. IN THE KITCHEN University says its medical school But a food behavior researcher Redo the pantry to put healthy saw a significant increase in fed- has tested a bunch of little ways stuff in front. You’re three time eral funding in 2016 for research. to tip the scale toward success. more likely to eat the first food The School of Medicine says the His advice: Put it on autopilot. you see than the fifth one. school’s grants from the National Make small changes in the Tidy your kitchen before eat- Institutes of Health totaled $161 kitchen, at the grocery store and ing. Women asked to wait in a million in the 2016 fiscal year that in restaurants to help you make messy kitchen ate twice as many ended Sept. 30, compared to $114 good choices without thinking. cookies as women in the same million awarded in 2015. “As much as we all want to kitchen did when it was organized The funding represents 228 believe that we’re master and and quiet. unique research grants, including commander of all our food deci- Redo the fridge. Even though it seven that range from $1.6 mil- sions, that’s just not true for most shortens shelf life, move fruits lion to $71.6 million. of us,” said the researcher, Brian and vegetables out of crisper The $71.6 million, five-year Wansink. “We’re influenced by the drawers and put them at eye grant establishes a data and things around us — the size of level. Keep good foods in clear research support center for a the plate, the things people are bags or containers and less study of how genetic, environ- doing ... the lighting.” healthy things like leftover pizza mental and lifestyle factors affect He heads the Cornell in aluminum foil. In one study, people’s health. University Food and Brand Lab, people who put fruits and vegeta- The second-largest grant has written books on taking con- bles on the top shelf ate nearly awards Vanderbilt $26.5 million trol of food choices, and has had three times more of them than over seven years to work with government and industry fund- they did the week before. AP Photo/Mike Groll Duke University to improve the ing. Keep no food out except a fruit BriAn WAnsink, a food behavior scientist at Cornell University, speaks during an interview in the efficiency of clinical trials. Some tips are gimmicks, and bowl. Researchers photographed produce section at a supermarket in Ithaca, N.Y. In a study of 1,200 shoppers, every minute spent in the Man accused of killing son some may not work as well for 210 kitchens to see whether produce section meant $1.80 more in fruit and vegetable sales. you as they did in tests. But they countertop food reflects the in hot car appeals conviction “make a lot of sense” and many ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for a weight of women in each home. than in your hand, and use a attention to color. Big plates bought big containers of chips, are backed by other studies, said Those who left breakfast cereal Georgia man have begun their one independent expert, Dr. glass that doesn’t match the color make portions look small. In juice boxes, cookies, crackers appeal of his conviction in the out weighed 20 pounds more of the wine. A study found that one study, people given larger and granola bars ate half of it William Yancy, a weight specialist than neighbors who didn’t; those death of his young son, who died at Duke University’s diet and fit- people poured 12 percent more bowls took 16 percent more within the first week — twice as in a hot car in suburban Atlanta. with soft drinks out weighed 24 to wine when using a wide glass, 12 cereal than those given smaller fast as they normally would. Tip: ness center. 26 pounds more. Those with a The Atlanta Journal- To start: Make goals that are percent more when holding the bowls, yet thought they ate less. Repackage into single-serve bags Constitution reports that lawyers fruit bowl weighed 13 pounds glass, and 9 percent more when People also take more food if it or containers, or store it out of SMART — Specific, Measurable, less. for Justin Ross Harris filed a Attainable, Relevant and Time- pouring white wine into a clear matches the color of their plate. reach, such as the basement. motion this week for a new trial, bound, Yancy said. Instead of glass versus a colored or opaque But they eat less when the Eat an apple first. People given the first step in what’s likely to be AT THE TABLE one. Pour any glass only half full tablecloth or placemat matches a sample of an apple at the store resolving to eat better, plan how Beware the glassware. Use nar- a lengthy appeals process. to do it, such as having chips — this cuts the average pour by the plate; it makes the food increased spending on fruits and In the court documents, rower glasses, pour wine when 18 percent. stand out more. vegetables versus those given no once or twice a week instead of the glass is on the table rather defense lawyers say prejudicial Use smaller plates and pay Keep the TV off and eat at a sample or a cookie. A healthy testimony allowed by the court table. A study of dinner habits of snack may prime people to buy made the prospect of a fair trial an 190 parents and 148 children better foods, not the fast, “absolute impossibility.” found that the higher the parents’ processed foods they gravitate to Jurors in November found the body mass index (a ratio of height when shopping hungry. 36-year-old Harris guilty of mur- and weight), the more likely they Circle every island in the pro- der after his son, 22-month-old were to eat with the TV on. Eating duce section. In a study of 1,200 Cooper, died in the back of an at a table was linked to lower shoppers, every minute spent in SUV in June 2014, as tempera- BMI. the produce section meant $1.80 tures climbed into the high 80s. Try small portions of “bad” more in fruit and vegetable sales. Harris moved from Tuscaloosa, foods. Eat a bite or two, then dis- Alabama, to Georgia to work at tract yourself for 15 minutes to AT A RESTAURANT Home Depot’s corporate office in see if you feel satisfied. A study Let the light shine. Researchers Cobb County, Georgia. gave people different portions of checked sales receipts of patrons chocolate, apple pie and potato at four casual chain restaurants. Big South Fork offers night of chips and had them rate hunger Those in brighter rooms were free camping for holiday and craving before and 15 min- more likely to order healthier fish, ONEIDA (AP) — Big South Fork utes after eating. Bigger portion vegetables or white meat rather National River and Recreation folks ate 103 calories more, but than fried food or dessert. Diners Area says it’s offering a night of didn’t feel more satisfied than in dim rooms ordered 39 percent free camping in honor of Martin those given less. more calories. Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16. Sit near a window. Researchers The park will give one night of AT THE GROCERY STORE analyzed 330 diners’ receipts free camping at the Alum Ford Divide your shopping cart in after they left. The closer they Campground as well as for all half. Use a partition, purse or were to a window, the fewer foods backcountry permits. coat for a visual cue to fill at least and alcoholic drinks they Alum Ford Campground is near half of your cart with fruits, veg- ordered. the edge of the Big South Fork etables and other healthy foods. Ask for a to-go box in advance. River on the Kentucky side of the In two studies, half of shoppers Half of diners in a study were told park. There are six campsites with were given divided carts and told before they ordered that the por- grills, picnic tables and lantern AP Photo/Mike Groll to put healthier items in front. tions were big and that they hooks as well as accessible vault BriAn WAnsink, a food behavior scientist at Cornell University, holds wine glasses during a demon- They spent more on produce than could have a doggie bag. Those toilets. The Sheltowee Trace stration in a food lab at the university in Ithaca, N.Y. A study found that people poured 12 percent more those given regular shopping told in advance wound up taking National Recreation Trail also wine when using a wide glass, 12 percent more when holding the glass, and 9 percent more when pour- carts. more food home. To-go boxes passes through the campground. ing white wine into a clear glass versus a colored or opaque one. Pour any glass only half full — this cuts Be careful when buying in bulk encourage people to eat about a There are 10 fee-free days this the average pour by 18 percent. A study found that people who third less. year, including Feb. 20; April 15, 16, 22 and 23; Aug. 25; Sept. 30; and Nov. 11 and 12. Former associated Press staffer Cruise company Carnival gets personal with concierge tech Bob Gilbert dies at 80 MARYVILLE (AP) — Bob Gilbert, LAS VEGAS (AP) — What if drawing board.” a former Associated Press staffer your room on a cruise ship were The linchpin of the system is whose assignments included the to unlock automatically as you a tracking medallion the size of civil rights movement and the approach, or if the wait staff a quarter. Cruise passengers Capitol beat, has died. He was 80. could bring your favorite cock- wear it as a pendant, throw it Roger Jennings, the funeral tail before you even ask? into a purse or place it in a director at Smith Funeral & Carnival Corp., the operator pocket. The medallion uses Cremation Service in Maryville, of such cruise lines as Princess, wireless technologies to com- who handled the arrangements, Holland America and Carnival, municate with sensors placed confirmed Tuesday that Gilbert wants to make that happen so it around the ship, cruise termi- died Dec. 27 at NHC Murfreesboro can get cozier with its guests nals and even airports, where in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. and make cruises even more staff can provide personalized Gilbert worked for The personalized. greetings as passengers fly in. Associated Press in the 1960s. He Carnival is using the CES Crew members armed with also worked for the University of gadget show in Las Vegas on tablets can respond to any Tennessee and was a sports editor Wednesday to unveil new needs nearby. For example, a and columnist at The (Maryville) concierge technology designed to guest could be having a drink Daily Times. He also was a long- help crew members anticipate when a crew member comes by time producer of a sports radio and respond to passengers’ to remind him that a yoga class show that he operated out of needs. It will rely on sensors and starts in five minutes. Or a Blount County. wearable trackers, and is sched- waiter working poolside can ask uled to debut on the Regal whether a guest wants her Man accused of firing shots Princess cruise ship in November. usual gin and tonic. at Guilford county deputy The leisure-cruise industry is In addition, interactive dis- PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. (AP) playing catch-up with travel plays can offer personalized — A 27-year-old North Carolina peers like hotels and airlines, directions to guests’ rooms. And man is accused of shooting at a which now let you unlock the medallion ties into a pay- Guilford County sheriff’s deputy. rooms with a smartwatch or fly ment system, so no one has to The sheriff’s office tells media with a boarding pass on your swipe or sign anything when outlets in a statement that Ernest phone. buying souvenirs or drinks. Antonio Spinks of Asheboro was Personalization is important Donald said he hopes the charged with attempted murder as cruise ships get bigger and service will encourage cus- after firing shots at Deputy come across as impersonal, said tomers to sign up for repeat Jonathan Gordon during a chase AP Photo/John Locher Mike Driscoll, editor-in-chief of cruises while spending more on MiLes CLArk of Carnival Corp. demonstrates the Ocean Compass interface before CES Monday night. Cruise Week, an industry publi- incidentals. Gordon was pursuing Spinks, cation. Personalization can also Different passengers might International, Tuesday in Las Vegas. The linchpin of the concierge technology is a medallion the size of who was suspected of driving a help cruise companies attract react quite differently to the a quarter that passengers carry with them. The medallion uses wireless technologies to communicate stolen vehicle. more first-timers, including service. “With your 83-year-old with sensors placed around the ship and allows them to interact with displays around the ship or with Gordon caught up with Spinks, tech-savvy millennials. aunt in Saskatchewan, it might crew members. who authorities say pulled into a “It’s catching up to what life be too much,” Driscoll said. But driveway, backed out and drove is like on the land,” Driscoll for a passenger in his 50s, such MagicBand wristband device pick up signals automatically. lion doesn’t contain sensitive toward the deputy, shooting at said. as Driscoll, it could make life on that doubles as a room key and “There are no wires. There is information such as the state- him and ramming the patrol vehi- Whether anticipating guests’ the ship “just easier.” “FastPass” reservations to pop- no charging,” Padgett said. “It room number, much like a hotel cle. needs will feel useful or creepy Carnival plans to expand the ular rides. The MagicBand is doesn’t require a guest or con- room key. The company added A short chase ensued. remains to be seen. Those who setup to all other Princess ships also linked to a credit card for sumer to do anything specific.” that the system features addi- Col. Randy Powers says Spinks might be spooked don’t have to in the next several years and speedier payments at restau- Carnival officials say there tional authentication, although again rammed the deputy’s vehi- use the medallion or can limit eventually to other vessels. rants and gift shops. will be safeguards against it declined to elaborate. cle and shot at Gordon, who how much they want to partici- Carnival, the world’s largest John Padgett, who was one of someone walking away with Donald said the technology returned fire before Spink’s vehi- pate, Carnival CEO Arnold leisure travel company, owns the chief architects of the another guest’s medallion. Each could be adapted for other cle crashed. Donald said. more than 100 ships across 10 MagicBand before joining guest’s profile is tied to a secu- industries, too. Imagine a The suspect fled on foot and “In the end, the guests will brands. Carnival in 2014, said the rity picture, so a crew member patient entering the hospital was arrested Tuesday. tell us,” Donald told The Personalization isn’t new to cruise ship’s system goes fur- can compare a passenger’s and being recognized immedi- Neither Gordon nor Spinks was Associated Press. “If it doesn’t the travel industry. Walt Disney ther in eliminating the need to photo on a portable device. ately by a nurse without having hurt. It’s unclear if Spinks has an (resonate), it’s back to the World in Florida has a touch or tap a terminal. Sensors Carnival also says the medal- to check in or fill out forms. attorney. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017— 11 WEDNESDAY
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Hallie Hughes: The voice of a new generation
By WILLIAM WRIGHT who preceded them, according to Lifestyles Editor a new study by Universum, the global leader in employer brand- To discover a teenager with no ing. hint of entitlement, who truly “I want to do something like, admires both parents and who out of the box,” Hallie explained. wants to make them proud may “Everyone looks at me and asks sound as unrealistic as finding a if I want to be a teacher. No. I unicorn or a leprechaun. want to do something for the But Hallie Hughes is not a environment. I want to do oil. I fairy tale, and she’s not just a even thought about being a park pretty face. The 19-year-old ranger! But I’m going to stick Cleveland native is a girl with a with geology. Everyone says I goal — to make the world a bet- don’t look like I should get out- ter place by improving the envi- side, but I love being outside.” ronment. Hallie is among an Hallie said she is especially increasing number of socially concerned about light pollution, conscious youths flying under and not just in the conventional the radar of public notice. They sense of hindering astronomical rarely get attention or singled observation. The International out from millennials, but she is Dark-Sky Association in Tucson, not a part of the millennial gen- Ariz., estimates that one-third of eration. Hallie belongs to anoth- all lighting in the United States er generation, one called is wasted at an annual cost of “Generation Z,” for approximate- those born ly 30 million between the mid- barrels of oil 1990s to early and 8.2 mil- 2000s. She “This generation, lion tons of belongs to the like me and my coal — a total Contributed photos first generation friends, we’re of about $2 HALLIE HUGHES belongs to a generational shift in America that to be born in a going to change billion. That embraces diversity and differences like no other. Environmental post-Internet the world!” — oil amounts issues are of great concern to the 19-year-old who will be spending world with hand- Hallie Hughes to generating more time pursuing a career in today’s workforce while raising held internet 14.1 million awareness of light pollution and other environmental issues. The pre- devices. tons of car- cocious teen loves the outdoors and her parents, Richard and Kelly As such, her bon dioxide generation is pollution into Hughes of Cleveland, who raised their daughter with a mindset of described as one that doesn’t the atmosphere each year, which continual learning and gaining experience to achieve her goals. see boundaries, is more inde- experts say adds to the problem While her mother, Kelly Hughes, left, is a local school teacher, and pendent-minded and is the most of global warming. her father, attorney Richard Hughes, below, is a public defender, ethnically diverse ever. Growing “A lot of people don’t know Hallie has set her sights on defending the environment. up in a healthier economy, that artificial light outside is not Hallie, like many of her peers in good at all,” Hallie said. “We’re her generation, is curious, driv- honestly killing the environment en and researching relevant pro- with light pollution. It’s a form of fessions to achieve her goals. pollution many people don’t She is majoring in geology and know about. I know we will environmental science at Middle always have artificial light, but Tennessee State University. we can use it more responsibly. I “I love the environment,” she believe in global warming. It said. “It’s going to be here forev- concerns me that our incoming er and I think it’s our duty to president does not believe in preserve it. I just want to be a global warming, but he said he’ll part of that, because I love keep the government funding for nature.” other environmental stuff, which She said she fell in love with is great. To me, global warming the natural world during biology is a real thing and everyone classes in her junior year at should be concerned. I believe Cleveland High, when she went humans have an effect on it and on several field trips. That love nature has an effect on it. It’s of nature is drawing her towards not just humans. I know that. an industry that is undergoing It’s natural too. But I feel we can its own environmental transfor- all do something about it. We mation. should try to preserve what is “I decided to major in geology here.” because I’m really interested in As a part of the most racially the oil business,” Hallie said. tolerant, least judgmental and “It’s not about the money. I’m culturally diverse generation in interested in that field and I American history, Hallie believes don’t think a lot of women get her generation will find solutions into that, actually. I just want to and improvements that have get into it and see how every- escaped their predecessors. She thing works. I’m interested in said she does not believe in such picking the spots where they a thing as ‘white privilege’ and would drill — navigating and fig- was not taught by her parents to Contributed photos uring things like that out.” think in terms of race. “I LOVE HORSES, but I don’t ride that much anymore,” said Hallie The career attitudes of her “I never thought of myself as Hughes. “I love riding horses because riding is like — freeness. It’s generation are likely to differ sig- nificantly from the millennials See HALLIE, Page 12 like the horse is in control but you’re also in control. You feel so free!” In-Town Gallery presents ‘Terra’ paintings for January
Special to the Banner tion and I develop it to comple- “Terra,” — earth, land — is the tion.” subject of Lee Glascock’s group She said the series “Terra” was of paintings featured on the front born from the inspiration she wall at In-Town Gallery for the gained from traveling through month of January. The imagina- national and state parks, hiking tive use of color and texture along rivers and through using acrylic paint on canvas canyons, climbing on rocks reveals a new look at a subject along the sandy shores of Nova often given only a cursory glance. Scotia, and digging for gem- See the paintings and meet stones in the mountains of North the artist at the opening recep- Carolina — “all the while relish- tion at the monthly First Friday ing the raw beauty of our earth.” reception, Jan. 6 from 5 to 8 A native Chattanoogan, p.m. at 26A Frazier Ave., Glascock said she was inspired Chattanooga. by a watercolorist grandmother Works begin with spontaneity from an early age. A graduate of and move through constant revi- University of Tennessee, she sions resulting from applying majored in general special edu- layers of different colors. From cation. Through the years, she chaos to order the land forma- has done watercolor, china tions reveal themselves. “I’ve painting and jewelry and is now always loved experimenting with immersed in acrylic mixed media Glascock has also exhibited Shore of Chattanooga’s paint and exploring methods to painting. Michael’s Fine Art, Dalton, Tennessee River, is open every create beautiful color, pattern Various accomplished instruc- Georgia, and the Harris Arts day, yearround, except for major and texture,” Glascock said. “I tors have influenced her, includ- Center in Calhoun, Georgia. holidays. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 Contributed photo usually approach a painting ing Agnes Standifer, Virginia Chattanooga venues include: p.m. Monday through Saturday; EARTH is being featured in the colorful paintings at In-Town without an outcome in mind. Skipper and Sandra Paynter Reflections Gallery, Exum 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday; and until 8 Gallery in Janauary. The painting above, titled “Golden Boughs,” is Through layering using different Washburn. She is a member of Gallery, North River Civic Center p.m. on First Fridays. Call 423- one of artist Lee Glascock’s group of “Terra” paintings. Right, methods, some tried and true, as Mixed Media Inspired Artists and and Salon H. 2267-9214, or visit www.face- Glascock named this work of art “Autumn Creek.” well as trying new things, the Tennessee Watercolor Society. In In-Town Gallery, located at book.com/intowngallery for painting begins to take a direc- addition to In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave. on the North more information. 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Hallie Wright Way From Page 11
being white and being privileged. I just thought of myself as being privileged. I feel like everyone is A profound human sacrifice equal and everyone has oppor- tunities. America is great and By WILLIAM WRIGHT Jephthah’s daughter suffered no that’s why we have these oppor- Lifestyles Editor physical harm. Being among the tunities. I feel like, right now, most respected of Hebrew gram- women are rising up. This is our Picture a God-fearing man marians, Rabbi David Kimchi time. We’ve come so far. returning home after freeing his (Rabbi Joseph's son) stated in his Everything is changing.” nation of tyranny. His daughter RaDaK commentary regarding “Because this generation is joyfully runs out to meet him, Judges 11:31, “My father of extremely ethnically diverse, they dancing and playing a tambourine blessed memory viewed the con- embrace diversity and they in delight. When he sees her, junction ve (‘and’) in the words embrace differences,” says Nancy instead of rejoicing, he cries out in ‘and shall be offered by me’ as Breiling Nessel, the founder of agony and rips apart his gar- being in place of ‘or,’ meaning, GettingGenZ.com, a consulting ments! Why? Because he made a ‘would be offered by him or would firm. “They are inclusive. They vow to God involving his only be dedicated to God.’ If it were are accepting. This is a unique child. Now she must be sacrificed. something not fitting for a sacri- quality that separates them from The Bible account of Jephthah fice, it would be dedicated, and if prior generations, and a quality and his daughter has been a fitting for sacrifice, it would be these prior generations will learn sobering reminder about exercis- sacrificed. A similar example of ve from Gen Z.” ing care when we speak and keep- meaning ‘or’ can be found in Ex. Hallie said she learned her ing our promises. Like several 21:15, ‘He who strikes his father views on racial, social and gender accounts in the Bible, some or [ve] his mother,’ and this inter- equality from her parents, details in the book of Judges are pretation is well-taken.” Richard Hughes, a public left out, leaving the reader with By observing the rule that the defender in Bradley County and, the task of reasoning on the connective particle (“and”) was Kelly Hughes, an art teacher at Scriptures. also used in Hebrew to express a Cleveland Middle School. For example, some believe banner photo, williAM wRiGhT choice between two mutually “My parents raised me to treat ENVIRONMENTAL issues are of great concern to Hallie Hughes. Trying to stereotype the mature teen Jephthah had his daughter killed exclusive possibilities, and means everyone equal and I feel like our and offered up as a burnt sacrifice “or” when there is a second propo- generation is doing just that. A because of her looks has not yielded the kind of traditional career responses one would expect from a to God. Others believe she was sition, these rabbis believed lot of our parents are teaching petite young lady. Hallie, one of four presentees at the 54th annual Holly Ball in December 2016, is inter- burned alive! Still others believe Jephthah was really saying, equality and we’re accepting it,” ested in working in the oil industry. “I want to do something like, out of the box,” Hallie said. Jephthah devoted whoever came “whatever comes out of the door of Hallie said. “I look up to my out of his house to the exclusive my house to meet me when I father. When I was little everyone service of God. What do you return in triumph from the would ask me, ‘Why is he a pub- eration will make a difference. — including myself! I feel like I’m the world. I really want to be believe? Let’s look at the facts. Ammonites will be the Lord’s, OR I lic defender?’ He told me, ‘My “I hope more people will edu- going to be a part of that — deal- someone. I don’t want to be just Judges 11:29-39 reads, “Then will sacrifice it as a burnt offer- purpose is to help people that cate themselves on our environ- ing with the environment or deal- part of the world. I want to be a the Spirit of the Lord came on ing.” Could this rendering be cor- can’t help themselves — the ones ment because being aware is the ing with oil — this generation, leader. I don’t want to be an indi- Jephthah. He crossed Gilead and rect? who people don’t believe in. Well, first step to doing something, like like me and my friends, we’re an. I want to be a chief.” Manasseh, passed through The fact that Jephthah’s daugh- I’m going to believe in them. I’m turning the lights off to conserve going to change the world! We’re Barbara Kahn, marketing pro- Mizpah of Gilead, and from there ter wept, saying, “because I will going to be that one person.’ I’ve energy,” Hallie said. “Going back already accepting a lot of things fessor and director of the Jay H. he advanced against the never marry,” yet says nothing always remembered that. So to light pollution — we leave past generations didn’t accept.” Baker Retailing Center at Ammonites. And Jephthah made about having to die in a fire, is when I go places, that really entire buildings that light up Her generation will rapidly Wharton University of a vow to the Lord: “If you give the another indication that her sticks in my head.” every night but there’s no one in outnumber millennials and baby Pennsylvania said, “The criticism Ammonites into my hands, what- father’s vow probably had to do Hallie describes her mother as there. I understand safety goes boomers, according to the latest of millennials is that they got too ever comes out of the door of my with her living a single life in serv- “a beautiful soul” and “the main into it, but maybe we can put a Monster Multi-Generational much attention, they have a house to meet me when I return in ice to God instead of dying a sac- reason why I am who I am today. timer on it or something or even Survey. They are predicted to be greater sense of entitlement, and triumph from the Ammonites will rificial death. She told me in terms of a career a trip light to come on when more self-reliant, more techno- they never grow up and never be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it Consider also the special to ‘do something that matters, someone enters, because there’s logically-savvy and ambitious leave the nest. You won’t expect as a burnt offering. emphasis placed on her being “a but also do what you love.’ She really no reason why the lights than previous generations with to see that with Gen Z.” “Then Jephthah went over to virgin” even after her father car- can do anything. She didn’t have should stay on all night in a many characteristics that are Already 60 million strong, fight the Ammonites, and the Lord ried out his vow. This resulted in a a perfect childhood, but she did building with no one in it. We extremely valuable to employers. Hallie’s generation is about to hit gave them into his hands. He dev- footnote in the Living Bible, stat- everything in her power to give could save so much money. Such qualities can already be the job market and is expected to astated twenty towns from Aroer ing: “Judges 11:39 — ‘So she was me a perfect childhood. She’s an “Technology is always increas- seen in Hallie, who is not inter- change the American workforce to the vicinity of Minnith, as far as incredible woman. She and my ing. I feel like a lot of people are ested in trying to trade off of her as we know it. Whether she Abel Keramim. Thus Israel sub- never married.’ It is not clear whether he killed her or satisfied dad instilled in me and my broth- catching on to the environmental looks or the fact that she is a becomes a drilling consultant, dued Ammon. When Jephthah er to treat everyone equal. aspect of doing all that we can well-bred socialite. coordinator or administrator returned to his home in Mizpah, his vow by consecrating her to perpetual virginity.” They’re great!” do. I hope in 10 years from now, “I feel like a lot of people look working in some capacity in the who should come out to meet him The precocious teen said her the environment is even better. I at me like I’m the classic blonde, oil industry or some other indus- but his daughter, dancing to the Another clue that suggests Jephthah’s daughter may have father believes she would make hope technology will make things but I hope people will remember try, Hallie knows which direction sound of timbrels! She was an an excellent attorney because of betters. I feel like everyone feels me in this community as some- her career is headed — toward only child. Except for her he had lived a life of “perpetual virginity” in temple service is found in the her convincing line of reasoning like we (generation Z) do not one rising up,” she said. “I want protecting the environment — neither son nor daughter. When and persuasive oral arguments know what’s happening. True, them to know that my parents something that matters and he saw her, he tore his clothes and Hebrew word ta·nah′ used at Judges 11:40. The King James for what she believes. It seems, there are some college students are a big part of me and why I’m something she loves. cried, “Oh no, my daughter! You however, that while her father is who don’t know what’s going on. doing what I’m doing. They Whatever the future holds for have brought me down and I am Version renders the term “lament,” but the margin reads committed to being a public But there are some that are going raised me so well. I just want to her, Hallie is bringing new and devastated. I have made a vow to defender, Hallie is committed to to change the world! We’re that make them proud. I want to different expectations from a new the Lord that I cannot break. “talk with.” Young’s Literal Translation of Judges 11:40 defending the environment generation! I feel like we’re going make my grandparents proud and different generation, unlike “‘My father,’ she replied, ‘you where she feels her and her gen- to step up and change everything and do something that changes an we have seen before. have given your word to the Lord. reads, “From time to time the Do to me just as you promised, daughters of Israel go to talk to the now that the Lord has avenged daughter of Jephthah the you of your enemies, the Gileadite, four days in a year.” New Kiwanis Club of Ocoee holds first regular meeting Ammonites. But grant me this one The fact that she was just as convinced as her father that his request,’ she said. ‘Give me two The new Kiwanis Club of months to roam the hills and weep vow should be carried out, also suggest it was not as shocking as Ocoee held its first regular with my friends, because I will meeting recently with President never marry.’ her being burnt alive. Still, the sacrifice was great for it meant she Chris Newton presiding. “‘You may go,’ he said. And he Discussion of plans and let her go for two months. She and would never marry. There would be no children to preserve the actions needed to get the club her friends went into the hills and off to a successful start were wept because she would never family line. Also, for Jephthah, ful- filling the vow meant losing the presented. marry. After the two months, she One of the major projects is returned to her father, and he did company of his only child. Of course, this was not the first starting a Key Club at Polk to her as he had vowed. And she County High School. was a virgin.” — New International time a parent offered up their child to God in a vow. Samuel was The new club received its Version. banner and charter members The big question is whether or promised to temple service by a vow made by his mother, Hannah, received their pins. not this innocent virgin was killed Club officers Newton, Vice at 1Samuel 1:11. As soon as and offered up as a burnt sacrifice President Kathy Silvers, Samuel was weaned, Hannah to God? Bible scholars are not all Treasurer Louetta Moats and offered him at the sanctuary, in agreement on the answer. Here Secretary Wilma Jean according to 1Samuel 1:22-28. are a few reasons why. Pippenger also received officer Last, but not least, the fact that Before the Israelites entered the pins. Jephthah is listed at Hebrews promised land, God specifically The regular meeting night is Contributed photo told them at Deuteronomy 18:9- 11:32-34 for his faith as he sub- the third Tuesday of each The new KiwAnis Club of Ocoee held the first regular meeting with 10 members present. From 10, “When you enter the land the dued kingdoms and worked right- month at 6 p.m. at First Baptist left are President Chris Newton, Bill Moats, Louetta Moats, Cheryl Woody, Shawn Pritchett, Tracy Lord your God is giving you, do eousness is reason in itself to give Church in Benton. Lawson, Tim Lawson, Bobbie Jackson, Susan Williams and Wilma Jean Pippenger. not learn to imitate the detestable this outstanding Israelite the ben- ways of the nations there. Let no efit of the doubt. one be found among you who sac- Did he commit a hideous act of rifices their son or daughter in the child sacrifice, with priests coop- fire.” — New International Version. erating in the burnt offering of a Chickens can be helpful and challenging for gardeners If “the Spirit of the Lord had human, while God blessed him come on Jephthah” as Judges with a victory that He knew would By DEAN FOSDICK “And they will eat insects. If there 11:29 said, how could he be result in the murder of Jephthah’s Associated Press are bugs on the plants they will moved to make a sacrifice that daughter? Or did this father sacri- get them, too. was considered detestable to God? fice his daughter to an unmarried Raising small flocks of back- “But they also will get the small Would a loving God condone or life of serving God at His sanctu- yard chickens has been a trend tender plants, like tomatoes. Corn accept such a horrible sacrifice? ary? You decide. among city dwellers for a decade stalks a month or so old — they Would God bless Jephthah’s mis- Just remember this: When or so, and putting the birds to won’t damage those.” sion with success if that is what faced with two possibilities to work can be a boon to gardens. Lisa Steele, author of the new he actually meant? Can you imag- explain an act of faith by a person You can use them for tilling, grub- “Gardening With Chickens: Plans ine God blessing a vow to murder of faith, the most decent explana- bing for worms and for their and Plants for You and Your an innocent person? tion is usually the best. Besides, manure, which makes excellent Hens” (Voyageur Press), sub- Ancient Jewish commentator any sincere person trying to please free fertilizer. scribes to a seasonal form of man- Rabbi Joseph Ben Isaac Kimchi God understands that true sacri- But raising chickens does bring agement for her 12 chickens. and others were convinced that fice is a part of life. challenges, especially if you give “In the spring, I have them out them the run of the yard. there eating bugs,” she said. “These ‘free-ranging’ chickens “They also stir up the soil — culti- Poland buys private art collection will eat large amounts of insects, vate it.” grasses and seeds,” said James But keep them out of the gar- that includes a da Vinci painting Hermes, an extension poultry den in the summer or until you’re specialist with Oregon State ready to share it with them, Steele WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Good Samaritan” and works by University. “They will also eat said. Use barriers around the Poland’s Culture Ministry final- Renoir. ornamental and vegetable plant plants, or install fencing while the ized a deal Thursday to buy a pre- Some 250,000 manuscripts gardens in their search for plants are small. cious private art collection that and other library items also are insects.” Dean Fosdick via AP The birds “eat whatever is left includes a painting by Leonardo part of the collection, which has This June 20, 2015 photo shows chickens photographed inside Hermes suggests keeping a few over after the harvest,” she said. da Vinci, acting to ensure that the been housed in the private of the birds in chicken “tractors” “During the winter, I use their collection will remain part of Czartoryski Museum in the a portable backyard coop near Langley, Wash. They eat large or coops that can be wheeled amounts of insects, grasses and seeds. But they also will damage manure for fertilizer and com- Poland’s patrimony for further southern Polish city of Krakow. around the yard and placed where post.” generations. The purchase comes as the small, tender plants like tomatoes in vegetable gardens. It's best to convenient — say, between the Chicken manure is nitrogen- The collection includes some nationalist ruling Law and Justice place barriers around your emerging edibles or confine the chickens wide rows of a vegetable garden. rich, so let it mature for a while — 86,000 objects, among them da party strives to build national until after the harvest. Kitchen scraps like these discarded celery Chickens “put nutrients four to six months — before Vinci’s “Lady with an Ermine,” pride with a focus on positive tops, foreground, are fine to share, though. Gardening and raising (manure) in the soil and remove applying it around plants, or it Rembrandt’s “Landscape with the aspects of Poland’s heritage. chickens can be a good combination. But it does present challenges. some of the small weeds,” he said. may burn them. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, January 4, 2017— 13 Rayburn speaks at the United Club’s Christmas luncheon CLUB NOTES The United Club met Dec. 20 at the Golden Corral restaurant. Charles Lupo moderated the meeting in the absence of founder and hostess Martha Bostic, who was ill. The meeting opened with prayer of thanks for the special occasion of Christmas, then Lupo led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Lupo opened the meeting with prayer, giving thanks to the Lord for Christmas. Then Charles led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. He gave the devotion also, read- ing the story of the birth of Jesus from Luke 2:13-20 Lupo said that people are more generous during the holiday sea- son. “Families gather together, Contributed photo folks help out their neighbors, Contributed photo the south eAst ChApter of the National Federation of the donations are made to people in A ChristmAs luNCheoN for the United Club was held Dec. 20 at the Golden Corral. From left are Bertha Blind met in December for a Christmas party. From left, front, are need and all this happens is not McAlister, Juanita Poteet, Martha Ledford, Hilda Sutton and speaker Joyce Rayburn; and back, club recorder Christy O'Dell, president, Mandy Dixon and Joe McDonald; and just a coincidence, but it’s all a Shawn Markie, Charles Lupo, Opal Deverell, Joe Ben Chase, Calvin Davis, Pat Thompson and Shirley Shadden. back, Kyle O'Dell, Holly Rose and Faheem Beengazi, treasurer. reflection of that first Christmas Others who attended the meeting were Rayburn’s granddaughter Megan, Jane Kersey and Bettie Marlowe. which was Jesus coming and being birthed here with us, God placed us in this world and why gifts that he brought to us that given to the members. The door NFB enjoys pizza party in December Emmanuel. Several of the mem- has he done that and why does he day.” prize, compliments of Steve bers shared their Christmas have this plan, it’s because the She closed with a prayer of Robinson of Cleveland Plywood, The South East Chapter of the The chapter meets the second memories. world needs ‘ornaments of love’ thanks to God to be able to be at was won by McAlister. Other National Federation of the Blind Thursday of every month at the Two songs were presented by and grace and hope, it needs this meeting and for everyone at prizes was won by Pat Thompson had a pizza party in December. Cleveland Family YMCA. guest singer Bertha McAlister: this,” she said. the meeting to realize that they and Opal Deverell. Pizza was served and everyone The next meeting will be Jan. “Christmas Is Believin’” and She said, “I think one of the are an ornament of God in the The next meeting will be at the brought a favorite Christmas 12 in the party room from 1 to 3 “Christmas Means Heaven To greatest gifts that was given to us world they were placed in. Golden Corral at 11:30 a.m. on candy to share. Each member p.m. Guest speaker will be Kelli Me.” in that manger in Bethlehem was McAlister passed out song Jan. 31. Deverell will be the brought a gift to play the “Dirty Kyle from The Refuge. Joyce Rayburn, guest speaker, simply hope. The world needs sheets so everyone could sing January speaker. For more infor- Santa” game. The group enjoyed If you are or know some one was introduced, and was accom- hope. It needs to know that there Christmas carols along with her, mation about the United Club , lots of laughter and fun. who is blind or visually impaired, panied by her granddaughter is something more than what they and then in closing, “We Wish You contact: Bostic at 479-9207; The South East Chapter is an invite them to come and join the Megan. This was Rayburn’s sec- see in this world. And I’m so glad a Merry Christmas.” Charles or Joanie Lupo at 478- active social, support and advo- support group. ond time to speak to the club (she that we know God and we can Christmas cards and gifts were 5766; or Markie at 476-5426. cacy group for the blind and visu- For information the support spoke on July 26, 2016, and was share that hope. Our world was ally impaired of Bradley County group, call Christy at 423-380- invited back). decorated with what I call love and and surrounding areas. 8773. She began her talk by saying, joy and peace and hope when “Christmas, what a story, what a Jesus was born.” theme to have for a meeting. What Ornaments, she said, enhance Auditions announced for Dollywood a season to be in Christmas. I love the beauty of Christmas, but “the everything about it, Christmas greatest ornament that ever was PIGEON FORGE — With Dolly — Small, roving bluegrass groups trees and the lights and the busy- was Jesus Christ when he was Parton dreaming up the entertain- only, at Dollywood. ness and all this stuff. She quoted born and he was placed in that ment offerings, it shouldn’t come Registration in Birmingham a line from the song, “Tell Me the manger in Bethlehem.” She quot- as a surprise that Dollywood has and Spartanburg begins at 10 Story of Jesus.” She said, “I love ed an author saying, “He set the EMPORIUM earned the award for Best Theme a.m., while it begins at 9 a.m. at that song, it amazes me to think of rain for dry thirsty land, he set the Park Shows for eight consecutive Dollywood. Auditions at all loca- God’s plan and how great it is that grain to feed hungry man, he set years. Now, Dollywood plans audi- tions are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. he would plan to give his son to the birds to sing in the tree, but tions throughout the Southeast to Performers must be at least 17 come to a world such as ours. It when he sent Jesus, he sent Him Come Early for Best Selection help discover new talent ready to years old. just amazes me ... because God for me.” perform in the park’s world-class During the open-call auditions, had a plan for mankind, he had a She asked, “Are we sharing an shows and productions. Dollywood is looking for singers plan for you.” ornament, a positive ornament in A N N U A L Auditions take place in with experience in country, musi- Rayburn talked about the this world? “When someone sur- WINTER Birmingham, Alabama (Jan. 14); cal theater or pop. The auditions church treats — she missed those rounds us, does our life shine Spartanburg, South Carolina (Jan are only for singers or singers who church treats because when she forth in such a way that we give 28); and at Dollywood, in Pigeon move. An audition call for small, was a little girl, everyone who was off an ornament of love and hope CLEARANCE Forge (Feb 18-19). These auditions roving bluegrass groups takes present at church would get a and acceptance — that’s another give performers an opportunity to place at the Feb. 19 Dollywood brown bag and whoever wasn’t thing,” she said. showcase their abilities for mem- audition only. present at the time it was made “People need to know that SALE STARTS SAT., JAN. 7TH bers of Dollywood’s award-win- Additional details and audition sure that a brown bag was deliv- they’re accepted — you’re special, ning entertainment team. requirements can be found at ered to that person. because God made you,” she said. D e c o r a t i v e I t e m s , Schedule audition dates and loca- www.DollywoodAuditions.com. “Now it wasn’t anything but an “Jesus, is the reason for the tions are: Many performers have apple and orange and a few nuts season that we’re in. Hope came Home Fragrance Products, Bath & Jan. 14 — Virginia Samford launched their careers in in a few little hard candies, but it to us in Bethlehem’s manger.” Theatre, 1116 26th St. South, Dollywood’s world-famous shows was just the thought behind it, I Joyce said, “When we know him, Bedding, Other Selected Items Birmingham; Jan. 28 — Chapman and productions. Janelle Arthur, guess. It was just the thought that we look to him and we have hope.” Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John an “American Idol” alum, started the church was passing out those Rayburn said that she wanted St., Spartanburg; Feb. 18 — her career by playing a young little treats and that’s a little part everyone present to take an orna- DRASTIC REDUCTIONS Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Dolly Parton in “Paradise Road” at of Christmas that will always ment out of a glass vase to take Blvd., Pigeon Forge; and Feb. 19 Dollywood. remember and it’s special.” She home with them as a reminder of continued, “It’s really special and our service today at the meeting Pat Tracy-Collins, Owner Phone 476-5836 you know God just amazes me and to place it on our Christmas Entrance To Farm • 2065 Collins Drive with the love that he has and has trees at home. “Every time you shown forth in the life of his peo- look at it would you please South Rolling Hills ple in so many ways. remember that you are an orna- Shop Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 Hints from Heloise “God works through us — we ment. God has placed you in your are like ornaments.” she said, world wherever you’re at and he S u n d a y 1 - 5 referring to the talk by Lupo and wants you to adorn your world the songs by McAlister. “God has with the beauty of his love and the The pantry code using just one type, like a waxy Dear Readers: When is the Yukon Gold, can result in sticky last time you CLEANED OUT potatoes, but pairing with a rus- set works quite well. After wash- ANNER AND ORGANIZED YOUR B PANTRY? Are there items that ing and cubing the potatoes, have expired? Did you even know place them in a pot, cover them some of those food items were in with cold water and turn on the BABIES there after they got pushed to the burner. The water and the pota- back? Try organizing your pantry toes need to heat together, but by using a color-coded system. NOT to boiling, just to a simmer. Green vegetables such as Add salt. Once cooked, put the Ashanti Doby of Cleveland beans, peas, spinach and even potatoes through a ricer and add announces the birth of Marcellus cold butter (not melted) and Jerome, her 19-inch, 6-pound, 2- pickles can be grouped together. Then gather red canned items, warm milk (not cold). Enjoy! — ounce son, on Dec. 28, 1016, at like tomatoes, sauces, salsas, Heloise Tennova Healthcare. ketchup and kidney beans. Grandparents are Karen Sullivan Shades of yellow would ‘Disappearing’ milk of Cleveland and Robert Doby of include pineapple, pears, apple- Delray Beach, Florida. Dear Heloise: One day, while ——— sauce and corn products. White I was in the middle of cooking, I items would include mayonnaise BANNER POLICY: Birth discovered I was one can short of announcements cannot be accept- jars, sauerkraut and potatoes. evaporated milk. I asked my teen Place all dry goods together. ed by email or fax due to legal con- son to go to the corner store to siderations. Submitted information This can include pastas, rice and purchase a can. even baking items like sugar and must be on an official form and When he came back empty- accompanied by photo ID. There is flour. handed, I asked him where the Place the items you use the a $10 charge to include additional milk was. He replied, “They said information such as deceased most front and center, where they’d never heard of DISAP- they are easily grabbed. Place grandparents or family members PEARING MILK.” “What?” I asked other than siblings and grandpar- bigger, stock-up items, like bot- him. “I said evaporated milk.” To tled waters, juices and cooking ents. (Announcements including a which he replied, with the usual photo must go through paid adver- oils, on the floor of the pantry. teenage “whatever” attitude: And baskets can hold spice pack- tising.) Call the Banner for more “Evaporate, disappear, they both information at 472-5041. ets, dry gravies and sauces or mean the same thing. He mixes. Do what works for you, should’ve known what I was talk- but with a little time and creativ- ing about.” Apparently not! I got ity, you can have a more organ- such a laugh out of it (he didn’t ized pantry in no time! — Heloise see the humor in it) that I didn’t SEND A GREAT HINT TO: mind that my recipe was ruined. Heloise — Nel A., Columbus, Ohio P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Push out paste Fax: 210-HELOISE Dear Heloise: When cooking Email: [email protected] with recipes that call for tomato paste, here’s a good way I found Mashed potatoes to empty the can: I open both Dear Heloise: Do you have ends, remove one end, then with hints for making mashed pota- the other end use my finger at toes? My family loves them. — the center to easily push out the Heather D., Henderson, Ky. paste. No waste, and it beats dig- Sure do! Here are a few hints ging out the paste with a spoon to try next time you’re ready to or knife. — James T., via email mash potatoes. Start by buying two types of potatoes, because © 2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.