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161st YEAR • NO. 15 MAY 18, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 18 PAGES • 50¢ Cleveland delegation to attend Thaxton ceremony Dedication will honor the victims from historic Va. train crash

By RICK NORTON Resources in commemoration of what —William Marshall, the city recorder Cleveland native and philanthropist dead and to memorialize a tragic slice Associate Editor historians are calling “... one of the and secretary/treasurer for Marshall’s who founded the Allan Jones of history. worst train accidents in Virginia histo- Planning Mill; and Foundation and Check Into Cash, will Ironically, Jones became personally A Cleveland delegation will attend ry,” will begin at 11 a.m. on the site of —John Hardwick, the son of C.L. speak on the train wreck’s local con- involved in the historic marker initia- the Tuesday dedication of an historic the tragedy. Hardwick who founded Hardwick Stove nection. tive in Virginia shortly after marker near Thaxton, Virginia, where Among the Cleveland dead in the and Hardwick Clothes; the latter com- The Jones Foundation is financing Cleveland’s downtown memorial was three prominent Bradley County busi- July 2, 1889, accident — and who are pany would go on to become the the historic marker in partnership with damaged by an errant motorist on nessmen were among 18 train passen- remembered on a memorial monument largest woolen mill in the world by the Virginia Department of Historic April 25, 2014. gers who died in a fiery, storm-related in downtown Cleveland — were: 1929. Resources and Department of “After hearing about the wreck, I vis- crash 126 years ago. —William Steed, a partner with his A Cleveland delegate attending Transportation, the latter of which ited the monument, located at the The ceremony, sanctioned by the brother at Steed’s Pharmacy in down- Tuesday’s observance will be one of worked to find an appropriate location Virginia Department of Historic town Cleveland; three featured speakers. Allan Jones, a for the signage as a way to honor the See THAXTON, Page 4 Inside Today Utility meter project starts Conversion eyed for nine months By RICK NORTON Associate Editor Cleveland Utilities is launching a massive $2.5 million water meter conversion project begin- ning today that is being funded Miller just misses through a low-interest State Braves’ no-hitter Revolving Fund loan package. Administered by the Tennessee Braves pitcher Shelby Miller Department of Environment & was one out away from a no-hit- Conservation in ter before settling for a two-hit win partnership with against the . The the U.S. No. 2-seed Lee University Flames Environmental open NCCAA World Series play P r o t e c t i o n Wednesday in Mason, . Agency, the Atlanta is buzzing about LeBron opening phase James and the Cavaliers coming of the SRF to town for the NBA Eastern loan includes Conference Finals. See Sports, $500,000 in principal forgiveness Pages 11-13. — meaning, this portion of the state loan won’t have to be paid back. NCNA planning Technically, CU’s conversion of session Tuesday its fleet of water meters through- out its service territory — which A campaign to organize the totals more than 30,000 — has Northwest Cleveland already been underway. CU Neighborhood Association is crews have gradually been mak- Contributed photos underway. The first big step is ing the conversions to automat- JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT of the Ocoee Region rolled in some high scores at the recent 14th annual Bowl for Education. This year’s being taken Tuesday night when ed-read water meter registers theme was “Stars & Strike Bowl,” and it featured more than 50 teams and 250 bowlers. In Cleveland, the event was held at Leisure an organizational session is being and transmitters in a proj- Time Bowling. In Athens, the bowlers rolled into Classic Lanes. Seen here are just two of the representative teams, Cleveland State held at George R. Stuart ect. Community College and Prospect Elementary School. Also pictured is Mitch Cochran, manager of the BI-LO Food Store at Dalton Pike Elementary School. Read about But now, the conversion to and APD 40 whose company served as presenting sponsor for the festive community event. the details, and why the public is AMR/AMI technology (also invited to get involved, in today’s known as SmartMeters, similar editorial on Page 14. in technology to those already converted in the CU Electric Saluting ‘Stars & Strike Bowl’ Division) is shifting into high gear Forecast because of the approval of CU’s Today’s forecast calls for mostly application for the SRF financing package. Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region cloudy skies and a 70 percent The low interest rate, coupled chance of showers or thunderstorms, with a high near 81. Tonight calls for See METER, Page 7 continued clouds and a 60 percent fueled up by high energy of high rollers chance of showers or thunderstorms, By RICK NORTON and corporate partners who share these She added, “It’s a great milestone for with a low around 67. Tuesday Associate Editor causes on behalf of area youth: Financial Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region should be partly sunny, but a 40 per- CPD slates literacy, entrepreneurship and work as we celebrate 50 years of serving stu- No one rolled a perfect game, but the readiness. dents in Bradley County. Our goal was to cent chance of rain is included in the stars aligned just perfectly as Junior forecast, along with a high near 82. In Cleveland, the high rollers mowed have 50 teams and our local businesses ceremony Achievement of the Ocoee Region kept its down the pins at Leisure Time Bowling. did just that. Not only did they fill the Tuesday Night should be partly eye on the educational ball at the recent In Athens, the rolling host was Classic lanes with 50 teams, they helped raise cloudy, with a low around 61. for Maples 14th annual Bowl for Education. Lanes. funds for Junior Achievement’s pro- Sunset today: 8:40 p.m. Dubbed this year with the theme “Stars “The support from our local businesses grams.” Sunrise Tuesday 6:34 a.m. & Strike Bowl,” the annual fundraiser — was phenomenal,” according to Melanie On hand to kick off the evening of Wednesday one held in Cleveland and one in Athens Connatser, president of the local JA affili- bowling in both cities was Mitch Cochran, — included more than 250 bowlers, a ate which supports school systems in five manager of the BI-LO Food Store at Index By TONY EUBANK crowd of companies represented by some counties, including Bradley and McMinn, Banner Staff Writer JA-favored rollers, and a slew of sponsors as well as Monroe, Meigs and Polk. See BOWL, Page 4 Classified...... 16-17 Cleveland Police Department Comics...... 8 officers on Wednesday will be Editorials...... 14 joined by multiple area law Horoscope...... 8 enforcement MINI Pages...... 5-6 agencies in Obituaries...... 2 observing the Longtime roofer Randy Parris Sports...... 11-13 third anniver- TV Schedule...... 9 sary of the Weather...... 10 death of patrol- retires; business closes doors man Justin D. Maples. By LARRY C. BOWERS prospects failed to materialize. Around Town At age 35, Banner Staff Writer Instead, Parris elected to close Maples died in PERSONALITY the doors. Jimmy and Melissa Strickland the line of duty The integrities of the father Despite this difficult decision, reserving the perfect camping spot Maples in a single- are often handed down to the ROFILE Parris took steps to see that for the summer ... April Johnson vehicle acci- son, which is what happened in P Parris Roofing clients, and son canning some wonderful strawber- dent while responding to a call for the Parris Roofing and Sheet David, were taken care of. ry jam and sharing with a neighbor backup from a fellow law enforce- Metal business over the past 60 In a recent interview, Parris He found a company in ... Kambry and Matt Kennedy dis- ment officer. years. emphasized that he attempted Carthage (the Rackley cussing how much fun beach “We are inviting area law Owner-operator Randy Parris to keep the Parris Roofing name Company) which took over his vacations can be ... Lisa Ellis very enforcement agencies, along with has closed the highly successful foremost in the local business client list, and is handling proud of her son Jacob for his our community, to recognize this business his father started in community, but was unable to much of the roofing business in recent accomplishments. solemn day beside the Maples 1955, but only after years of do so. the community. David is now family and the Cleveland Police instilling confidence and rela- He said he felt he had some- employed by Rackley as their Department,” according to a tionships with clients in one who could take over Parris media statement issued by Evie Cleveland, Bradley County and Roofing, and run it like it has Randy Parris the surrounding area. been in the past, but these See PARRIS, Page 4 6489076 75112 See MAPLES, Page 7 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com

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Donna T. Mason barbara J. Miller E-Edition Only $21.00 $42.00 $ 84.00 $7.00 $2.00 Donna T. Mason passed away Barbara J. Miller, 67, of Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 peacefully at home to be with the Cleveland, passed away Friday, Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2015 May 15, 2015 in a local hospital. surrounded by her family and is She was of the Christian faith. now living the promise of her sal- She loved her family especially Madglian Wilcoxon vation. her children and grandchildren. Madglian Wilcoxon, of Old IT’SASPECIAL She devoted her heart, mind, She was preceded in death by Fort, passed away Sunday, May and soul to being an extraordi- her husband, Billy Raymond Miller 17, 2015 at the family residence. nary wife, devoted mother, dot- Jr. and also her parents, Mark Hiel Survivors and funeral arrange- DAY FOR... ing grandmother, loyal friend, and Catherine Sumner Hiel; two ments will be announced by the and most importantly a true bea- brothers: Robert Hiel and Frank Wildwood Ave Chapel of the Jim con of light for the Kingdom of Hiel. Rush Funeral Homes. Christ. She is survived by her children: Steve Bell, Bo Lewis, Bridgette and Asheley Trentham, who are She was famously kind, and Shannon Milstead, Jennifer Bethune, Matt Simko, Missy celebrating birthdays today ... with great affection she wove a Dilbeck and husband, Joe, Biggs, Daniel Wyatt, Cindy Chase, Lester and Debbie Johnson, who tapestry of love, wisdom, and Michelle Carroll and husband, Brittany Mowery, Wanda Lane, are celebrating their 14th encouragement around all those Ken, and Stacey Elrod and hus- Brandi Morgan, Walter Presswood anniversary today. she came in contact with. Her band, Jody, all of Cleveland; nine radiant smile was contagious grandchildren: Daniel and Ashley and will be greatly missed. Beshears of Benton, Joseph She was a life-long active Beshears of Cleveland, Caleb member of Central Church of Milstead of Cleveland, Tyler Christ and a distinguished Real Dilbeck and Brittany Dilbeck both Estate agent of over 30 years of Cleveland and Naudia Carroll of with her beloved family at Chatsworth, Ga., Brooke and Bender Realty. Aaron Duckett both of Benton; two She is survived by her hus- great-grandchildren: Hayden band of 48 years, Ronald N. Dobson and Neyland Beshears Mason, her sister Dawn King both of Benton; one brother, Eddie Paul Joseph koonce and husband Brad, and brother Hiel and wife, Sharon of ; Paul Joseph Koonce, 40, of David Tinsley and wife Debi. sisters: Sandy Kaiser and hus- Athens, passed away Thursday, She is also survived by her son band, Butch of , May 14, 2015 at Starr Regional Mark Mason, daughter Melanie Ann Moons of Michigan, Kathy Hospital in Athens. Mason, daughter Amy Wagner Hiel of North Carolina and JoAnne He was born on Feb. 22, and husband Bill, and daughter Sheehan of Michigan; sister-in- 2015 in Hammond, Ind., a son Keri Oliver and husband David. law, Marion Hiel of Florida; several of the late Harry Koonce. He She leaves behind her cher- nieces and nephews also survive. was a member of the Mt. ished grandchildren Funeral services will be con- Harmony Baptist Church in Christopher and Abby Hensley, ducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May Athens. Paul was a recycling Isabella and Isaac Wagner, and 19, 2015 in the chapel of Ralph hobbyist who enjoyed taking Ava, Cooper, and Mason Oliver, Buckner Funeral Home with care of his environment. He as well as several nieces and Pastor Steve Gilbert and Pastor also was an avid animal enthu- nephews. Margie Poteet officiating. siast and enjoyed working is his She was preceded in death by Interment will follow in Hilcrest yard. her parents R.L. Tinsley and Memorial Gardens with her grand- In addition to his father, Paul June Tinsley, sister Diana Stone, sons, Daniel Beshears, Joseph is preceded in death by one sis- grandson Jacob Oliver, and aunt Beshears, Caleb Milstead, Tyler AP Photo ter Michelle Koonce. and uncle Don and Joyce White. Dilbeck, Jarred Holcomb, and Debris rises as a Marine Corps Osprey aircraft makes a hard landing on Bellows Air Force He leaves behind to cherish We will spend Monday, May Aaron Duckett serving as pall- Station near Waimanalo, Hawaii, Sunday. Several Marines from the aircraft were taken to a hospital, his memory his mother, Judy 18th celebrating the life of Donna bearers. A white dove release cer- military officials say. Pennington Koonce; one broth- at Central Church of Christ, 200 emony will conclude the service. er, Harry Edward Koonce II; one 25th St. NW, Cleveland, TN, with The family will receive friends uncle, Chuck Pennington; sev- visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, eral aunts, one niece, Amber services immediately following. 2015 at the funeral home. U.S. Marine Osprey crashes in Jones; two nephews: Harry Interment will be Tuesday, May We invite you to send a mes- Koonce III and Jeremiah Paul 19th at Sunset Memorial sage of condolence and view the Koonce; one great-nephew, Gardens for family and close Miller family guestbook at Hawaii;1 dead and 21 injured Isaiah; very close friends: Andy friends, with Wayne Miller offici- www.ralphbuckner.com. Wallace and Krystal Taylor; ating both services. numerous other extend family In lieu of flowers, the family HONOLULU (AP) — A Marine 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit ing maneuvers from her van- members and a host of special requests that donations be made Corps Osprey aircraft caught fire said in a statement. tage point in the hills above friends. in Donna’s memory through her after crashing during a “hard The cause of the crash was Bellows. She noticed them kick- A memorial service will be memorial tribute fund with the landing” in Hawaii on Sunday, under investigation, Lim said. ing up dirt but then saw smoke announced at a later a date. Susan G. Komen Foundation. killing one Marine and sending Twenty-two people were aboard and fire. Hynd, who estimated You are encouraged to share You are encouraged to share a a memory of Paul and your per- 21 other people to hospitals. the aircraft, including 21 Marines she was 2 to 3 miles away, memory of Donna and/or your Dark smoke from the fire billowed and one Navy corpsman assigned didn’t hear the sound of a large sonal condolences with his fam- personal condolences with her ruth Miller ily by visiting his memorial web family by visiting her memorial into the sky as rescuers made to the unit, spokesman Capt. crash. Ruth Miller, 91, of Cleveland, their way to the scene at Bellows Brian Block said in an email. “It looked like they were doing page and guestbook at web page and guestbook at died Saturday, May 16, 2015 in a www.companionfunerals.com. www.companionfunerals.com. local healthcare facility. Air Force Station on Oahu. The 15th Marine Expeditionary some sort of maneuver or forma- Companion Funeral Home Companion Funeral Home Survivors and funeral arrange- The injuries ranged from criti- Unit is based at Camp Pendleton tion — and so I was taking pic- and the Cody family are hon- and the Cody are honored to ments will be announced by cal to minor, U.S. Marine Corps in California and is in Hawaii for tures of it because usually you ored to assist the Koonce family assist the Mason family with her Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Forces Pacific spokesman Capt. about a week for training. The can’t see them that close up,” with his arrangements. arrangements. and Crematory. Alex Lim said. Osprey was being used for train- Hynd said. The tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, ing at Bellows at the time, Donald Gahit said he saw which can take off and land like a Kimberly Hynd said she was smoke rising in the air from helicopter but flies like an air- hiking the popular Lanikai Bellows when he looked outside plane, had a “hard-landing Pillbox Trail and could see his house after hearing sirens mishap” at about 11:40 a.m., the three Osprey aircraft perform- pass by. Vandy students create student-only app NASHVILLE (AP) — April and could be a more efficient way of “What people like is the ability May are busy packing months for handling those transactions.” to filter and search,” he said. “It’s Nashville college students chang- Since launching a month ago, for the people who really like ing dorms, leaving campus or Bazaar has more than 100 users, going to yard sales, people who leaving the city. That means plen- with textbooks, mini-fridges, like going to thrift shops.” ty of discarding of books and microwaves and furniture among Seymour, a Brooklyn, N.Y., household items. the items posted. Seymour has native, is moving to New York this Two Vanderbilt students who sold his bike and a laptop summer to work for a Palo Alto, recently graduated have created through the app. Calif.-based software firm, and an app called Bazaar that serves Most students attend Meyer, who is from Centervillle, as a Craigslist tailored to college Vanderbilt, but the app can be Ohio, will stay in Nashville to pur- students. To post an item for sale used by students at any area sue a master’s in computer sci- or to access others’ listings, a stu- school. ence at Vanderbilt. dent email — ending in “.edu” — is required. With students typical- ly living on or near campus, the LOTTERY app forms a marketplace for used AP Photo goods. NUMBERS A LouisiAnA bLACk beAr, a protected subspecies of the black bear, is seen from its perch in a water “It’s much easier to facilitate oak tree in a neighborhood of New Orleans, La., Sunday. The young bear’s search for a new home has interactions (for) transactions when they are a two-minute walk NASHVILLE (AP) — These lot- 09-10-11-13-14-15-19-22-23 brought him into a central Louisiana neighborhood where he’s spent the past week up one tree or another. away,” said app co-creator Walton teries were drawn Sunday: Cash 3 Evening: 6-5-5 Seymour. “People are willing to Tennessee Cash 3 Midday: 0-5-1 Bear spends week in Louisiana neighborhood open up to each other if they have Cash 3 Evening: 3-8-5, Lucky Cash 4 Evening: 2-0-8-6 that sort of baseline sense of com- Sum: 16 Cash 4 Midday: 1-5-8-0 MARKSVILLE, La. (AP) — A Another has been spotted in cross-country jaunts. munity.” Cash 4 Evening: 4-4-5-1, Fantasy 5: 17-19-29-33-39 young black bear has been a back- Jonesville, about 35 miles north- This one showed up in Marksville Seymour built the app along Lucky Sum: 14 Estimated jackpot: $100,000 yard spectacle in a central northeast of Marksville, since about May 10, Davidson said with classmate Alex Meyer. The Mega Millions Georgia FIVE Evening: 9-2-6- Louisiana neighborhood where he Thursday or Friday, Davidson said. Sunday evening. tech-savvy pair are among the Estimated jackpot: $173 mil- 3-5 has spent the past week up one tree It’s the season when mother “That’s my little grandchild,” growing population of undergrad lion Georgia FIVE Midday: 7-9-8-5- or another as he searches for a new bears chase off yearling cubs so joked Patsy Trevillion. “I’ve been students using their college years Powerball 5 home. they won’t be attacked by any big watching that bear since to develop new products and com- Estimated jackpot: $121 mil- The bear is among three to five males that come calling. Females Wednesday.” panies. Seymour, a computer sci- lion CHURCH that have wandered into populated often wind up within visiting dis- That’s when she spotted him ence and mathematics major, Georgia parts of Louisiana in the past 10 tance of mama, but males aren’t about 20 to 25 feet up the big water said they created the concept for All or Nothing Day: 02-05-08- days, said wildlife biologist Maria allowed to. oak between her yard and that of Bazaar as a school assignment 12-14-15-16-17-18-21-23-24 ACTIVITIES Davidson, head of the large carni- “It’s somewhat nature’s way of next-door neighbor Dennis but saw real-world applications. All or Nothing Evening: 02-03- vore program for the state preventing inbreeding,” Davidson Carmouche. “Most of my friends were using 04-08-10-13-16-19-20-21-22-23 Bill George will be the speaker Department of Wildlife and said. Carmouche said he got home Facebook or Craigslist, but it was- All or Nothing Morning: 01-06- Tuesday at 7 a.m., for His Hands Fisheries. The males, about 1½ years old from work that day and saw the n’t really an efficient way of deal- 07-09-10-14-15-18-19-20-21-24 Extended devotional at Garden It’s on the outskirts of Marksville. and 125 to 150 pounds, go on bear in the tree. ing with things,” he said. “There All or Nothing Night: 02-03-07- Plaza, 3500 Keith St. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015— 3 Health law tax passed along to states (AP) — There’s more than a the federal government. The fed- age the care of millions of low- The Milliman report estimates DO YOU SNORE? touch of absurdity in the way an eral government then reimburses income people in taxpayer-fund- Illinois will pay $394 million to industry fee in President Barack part of the cost to the states. ed programs. cover the tax through 2023. ARE YOU TIRED DURING THE DAY? Obama’s health care law is being It may sound absurd, but it’s The fee on health insurance Illinois is starting to make higher passed along to state taxpayers. not amusing to state govern- companies was one of several payments to cover the tax, even Is A Home Sleep Study Right For You? As Alice in Wonderland might ments, which wind up losing 54 new taxes Congress used to pay as Gov. Bruce Rauner has pro- say, a curious tax just got curi- cents for every dollar of the for the health care law. posed making $1.5 billion in cuts If So, ouser. The burden to states could insurance tax. State taxpayers “They had a naive notion we to Medicaid providers such as Contact Cindy Cochran, CCSH, RPSGT, RST mount to $13 billion in less than end up the biggest losers, with- were going to get something from hospitals for the upcoming budg- a decade. out any added benefit to their insurers” who were gaining many et year. Certified Clinical Sleep Health Educator, The Health Insurance state’s low-income Medicaid new customers from the health While the quirk in the law has under the direct supervision of Providers Fee was aimed at patients. law, said economist Douglas been known to insurers and Dr. Ahmad Ibrahimbachia (Dr. Bacha), MD, FCCP, DABSM insurance companies. The think- “It’s like a merry-go-round with Holtz-Eakin, president of the actuaries, the impact is just Phone: 423-716-2546 ing went: Because insurers would an extra loop in the middle,” said American Action Forum, a cen- starting for states. A standard- Insurance Accepted • [email protected] gain a windfall of customers, they Rebecca Owen of the Society of ter-right public policy institute. setting board for actuaries just ought to help pay for the expan- Actuaries. “It defied any notion of good tax published a memo that clears up sion of coverage. Insurers say The extra loop? The health law policy.” any remaining doubt that state they have raised prices for indi- tax is not deductible for the Most nonprofit insurers are governments must pay higher viduals and small businesses to insurance companies when they exempt, but there’s no exemption rates to cover the tax. DALMATIAN cover the new tax. file their corporate income taxes, for profit-making Medicaid man- The health insurance industry As it turns out, they are raising and state governments must kick aged care companies that collect wants the tax repealed, arguing their prices to state Medicaid pro- in extra to cover that cost, too. payments from state govern- that it increases prices to con- LAWN CARE grams, too. “If they’re following the stan- ments with the promise of provid- sumers. But largely unrecognized The federal government issued dard of practice, there’s no wiggle ing better care at lower costs. is the surprising effect of the tax Ricky Vaughn 423-715-7858 guidance in October requiring room” for states to shift the bur- The states with the most man- on Medicaid and state govern- states to build the tax into what den back onto the companies, aged care will be hurt the most. ments. Need Mulch? they pay for-profit Medicaid Owen said. Florida will pay up to $1.2 billion “At the end of the day it health plans that serve low- It’s particularly troubling over 10 years, according to a remains a terrible policy no mat- Call Us! income people. The first year’s because more states are turning 2014 report by the actuarial firm ter how it’s implemented, and tax was due to the IRS in to private sector Medicaid man- Milliman. The same for everyone would welcome its We Never September, and state govern- aged care to keep health care Pennsylvania. Texas will pay up repeal. I mean, you’re essentially ments are now settling up with costs down. An estimated 70 per- to $1 billion and Tennessee as having one level of government Miss A insurance companies. cent of Medicaid patients are cov- much as $884 million. For tax another to do this,” said Matt It works like this: State govern- ered by these types of plans. California, the decade’s total will Salo, executive director of the Spot ments pay insurers for the tax. Insurers such as Anthem, be up to $798 million and for National Association of Medicaid The insurers then pay the tax to UnitedHealth and Centene man- Georgia, $647 million. Directors. Varying knife laws can confuse across state, local lines WASHINGTON (AP) — A few Do You Want To Sell miles off in any direction, and the Your RV or Camper? debate about the knife involved in Freddie Gray’s arrest by Baltimore police may have been completely WE CAN HELP! different. 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One of the officers’ mon folding knives by claiming A lawsuit complaining about the lawyers says the knife may have they are illegal switchblade or police treatment of Bell, who been illegal under state law as gravity knives, whose blade will neighbors said had mental health well. fall into an open position if a but- issues, was thrown out of court. Doug Ritter, founder and chair ton or switch is pressed. —George Wells III, 25, who was of Knife Rights Inc., said most In 2013, firearms were used in fatally shot six times in March knife experts would disagree that 69 percent of homicides national- 2012 during an altercation with a Gray’s knife was illegal, even ly, while knives or other cutting police officer while armed with an under Baltimore law, but there’s instruments were used in only edged weapon. Wells’ family filed a no single definition. “It’s ridicu- 12.2 percent of homicide deaths, wrongful death lawsuit last year, lous that someone traveling according to a national crime saying he was shot in the back through a metropolitan area can report from the Justice from 20 feet away. That case is go through a dozen city lines Department and FBI. supposed to go to trial in September. Barbara Arnwine, executive High schools to receive 1,000 director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, said hours of paid tutoring a week knife possession charges often amount to “packing the case” MEMPHIS (AP) — A millionaire Whitehaven high schools in the against a suspect. commodities trader has organ- fall, The Commercial Appeal “We see it all the time,” Arnwine ized a program to provide reported (http://bit.ly/1FmbIdM said. “I’ve had all kinds of people Memphis high schools with ). McVean is following an after- being accused of having a danger- 1,000 hours of paid tutoring a school tutoring model called Peer ous weapon, and you go, ‘What week. Power that he set up and funded weapon?’ And you look at what Charlie McVean teamed with at East High in 2005. Two years was classified as the weapon and Shelby County schools and the later, he added money for you have to laugh.” University of Memphis, where Whitehaven High. He says over Former federal prosecutor and the tutors will be drawn from. 10 years he has given $10 mil- defense attorney Bill Thomas in McVean said his plan is enough lion to the effort. Is Your Child, Parent, Grandparent or Favorite Pet Atlanta said it’s common for police to put tutors in 67 classes, five Superintendent Dorsey to stop people first and then days a week. By May 13, 250 to Hopson said principals will in the Cleveland Daily Banner? You can purchase attempt to develop probable cause 300 potential tutors from the spend time with tutors during for crimes. Thomas said Gray University of Memphis had their summer training and any of our staff photos from our website at probably was in the wrong place signed up. match them to the right fit with at the wrong time. “He ran. Cops “With three tutors in each the teacher. www.clevelandbanner.com. Just find what you want chased him and when they caught classroom of roughly 30 stu- “I really do believe if executed and click the “Buy this photo” button under it. Then him he had to take a charge on dents, you can divide the class properly, it could be a game- the knife. Happens every day,” into teams of 10 — each led by a changer,” Hopson said. “I know choose what size and finish, it’s as easy at that! Thomas said. tutor — reducing the student- both the principals are very Six Baltimore officers have been teacher ratio from 1:29 to 7:1,” excited.” Previously published photos are also available in charged in the death of Gray, 25, he said. McVean will pay tutors $11 an who died of a spinal cord injury The mandatory tutoring pro- hour, for starters, with raises up our Photo Galleries. roughly a week after he was hand- gram will begin at East and to $12.50. 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com N.C. wants tax deduction restored Parris RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Pat McCrory have said they like the credit and would prefer It does extend several tax credits From Page 1 Carolina House Republicans wanted to address the income offering grant money for build- for research and development want the next state government tax deduction for medical ing repairs. and for renewable energy. top representative in the area. With the business closing, budget to restore a tax deduc- expenses since learning earlier Many of the 43 pages distrib- House Republicans have yet “We worked tion for older adults with high this month of a projected $400 uted to Finance Committee to release any proposed salary Parris is now satisfied to settle into retirement mode and plan throughout the area, and medical expenses and bring million revenue surplus this fis- members were discussed last changes for state employees or across the state. The back a tax credit for repairing cal year and more money than week in budget subcommittee, teachers, although there’s con- for some years of leisure. One of his priorities right now is work- farthest we went on any historic buildings. anticipated through mid-2017. such as proposals to raise sensus within the GOP to raise job was to Pocatello, House GOP leaders provided Many older taxpayers com- Division of Motor Vehicles fees the teacher salary minimum to ing on a “bucket list” for himself Idaho, to assist a to colleagues and others Sunday plained they paid higher taxes by 50 percent to boost trans- $35,000. More budget details and wife, Cindy. night more portions of their pro- this spring because the deduc- portation funding and to lower were expected Monday, a Among things he wants to do company that had posed spending plan for the next tion was eliminated in the 2013 the gasoline tax from 36 cents to spokeswoman for House is an Alaskan cruise, which he contracted with two years, or through June tax overhaul law. The restora- 33 cents starting next January. Speaker Tim Moore said late and Cindy will be taking in July. Holiday Inn.” 2017. The proposed fees and tax tion would apply to tax filers 65 Diesel fuel, however, would be at Sunday. They also plan to continue to — Randy Parris changes will be heard by the and older. 36 cents. The fuels would be The House and Senate want travel, and Randy said he may get back to playing a little golf. House Finance Committee on The historic rehabilitation tax subject to a new formula in to get a final spending plan to “We were taking any job we Monday. The chamber is expect- credit expired at the end of last 2017, not 2018 under a recently McCrory before the new fiscal He also said he may learn to fish. could find,” he said. ed to approve the full budget year. The new provision follows passed law. year begins July 1. He presented Parris says he was fortunate later this week. The Senate will a plan approved separately by The fee and tax package does- his own budget proposal in He said he has even consid- ered doing some consulting in some in the business community then draw up its own version. the House earlier this year. n’t propose broad income or March that would spend $21.5 stuck by him, and the company, Legislative leaders and Gov. Senate Republican leaders don’t sales tax increases or decreases. billion next year. the roofing industry, since he was one of the founding mem- during the trying times. bers of the Tennessee In 1983 the economy turned Association of Roofing around, as did the roofing busi- Contractors, founded in 1965. ness. Parris’ workforce began to “Cindy and I have been fortu- climb, and the number of work- nate in working with many of ers was 60 to 70 through the Bowl our vendors over the years and final years of the 20th century. being able to take trips,” Parris Parris Roofing and Sheet Metal From Page 1 emphasized. “Still, there are became one of the top regional other places we would like to roofing companies, and even Dalton Pike and APD-40. BI-LO served as to Connatser’s scoresheets. al groups. visit,” such as Alaska, he said. took jobs outside the communi- the Bowl for Education presenting sponsor. “While not everyone’s score was a win- “It was great bringing together the busi- Parris was born and raised in ty. “It was an honor for BI-LO to sponsor ner, everyone had a great time,” the JA ness community and local schools to enjoy Cleveland and Bradley County. “We worked throughout the Junior Achievement for this exciting president said. an evening of fun,” she stated. “It was He attended Prospect Elementary area, and across the state,” he event,” Cochran said before the Cleveland But then again, the night wasn’t really heartwarming to see everyone having an School and went on to Bradley said. “The farthest we went on rollers took the lanes. about toppling pins as much as it was show- enjoyable time and helping Junior Central High School, graduating any job was to Pocatello, Idaho, Cochran is no stranger to civic causes in ing support for Junior Achievement and the Achievement to be able to continue to in 1963. to assist a company that had Cleveland and Bradley County. His store, programming that it makes possible. honor its mission.” His father, Preston Parris, was contracted with Holiday Inn.” and the BI-LO parent company, have sup- Joining BI-LO as the event’s presenting She added, “The Junior Achievement one of the community’s leading Several years ago, his son ported multiple community-service initia- sponsor and CSCC as the official sponsor staff and I are overwhelmed with the sup- businessmen. He founded Parris David joined his father as sales tives over the past several years. was SunTrust Bank that lit up its own port from our bowlers and sponsors who Roofing in 1955, and had a rep- manager. He became a third gen- Not only did BI-LO serve as presenting lane as title sponsor. set the bar high and raised funds for our utation of dedicated, high-quality eration member of the family to sponsor, the grocer also raised funds for A collection of businesses also helped to programs. It is because of them that Junior work. go into the roofing business. the local JA affiliate through its scan-card sponsor T-shirts for bowlers: Athens Achievement has the opportunity to impact “He worked hard, and he Parris has two grandsons, campaign in March. Federal Community Bank, Ed Jacobs & our local students.” worked long hours,” said his Trey, who is a student at Like most nonprofit organizations, Associates Inc., Heil Trailer International Mike Griffin, whose First Tennessee Bank son. “He would always come Cleveland Middle School; and Junior Achievement relies on the goodwill Co., Lonza, Randstad, SkyRidge Medical employer is a major JA backer and who home dirty and tired.” Bradley, 6, who is enrolled at and support of volunteers willing to give of Center and Whirlpool. serves as JA board chairman, agreed with During his high school years, Stuart Elementary. their time and energy for the educational Many companies served as lane sponsors Connatser on the successful fundraising Randy told himself he was not Randy Parris’ decision to close cause. JA workers provide volunteer including Advantage Resourcing, Athens role of the annual bowl-a-thon. going into the roofing business. the company ends the family instruction in public classrooms, in part- Utilities Board, Bank of Cleveland, Bowater “The Bowl for Education is Junior “I wanted to go into sales, and name in the local business com- nership with professional teachers, as well Employee Credit Union, Citizens National Achievement’s largest fundraiser and this not have to work as hard as my munity. It has been at the fore- as provide support in fundraising activities Bank, Cleveland Utilities, Flowers Bakery event continues to make a huge difference father,” he said. front of residential, commercial, ... such as the “Stars & Strike Bowl.” of Cleveland, Gobble’s Automotive, in Junior Achievement’s work in this area,” He took steps to carry out that and industrial roofing for six One organization that provides its name, Hardee’s-J&S Restaurants Inc., Hiwassee Griffin said. “We are looking forward to goal. He attended McKenzie decades. It has established busi- services and employees ... as well as an Paving LLC, Holston Gases, Insurance another great year.” Business College in Chattanooga ness respect in the community on-campus building ... in support of Junior Incorporated, Landmark Insurance, Lubing Stars & Strike Bowl proceeds support and got his degree in 1965. that will be long remembered. Achievement is Cleveland State Community Systems, Manufacturer’s Chemicals, educational programming to 4,500 local But, often the best-made plans The firm’s former owner can College. McDonald’s, Ocoee Insurance Services, students each school year, Connatser said. are detoured. While going to now realize the dream he had as “Cleveland State is proud to partner with Olin Corporation, Resolute Forest JA’s unique approach is founded upon school, and after, Parris contin- a teenager. He does not have to JA to expand educational activities and Products, SouthEast Bank, Southern career professionals who share their expe- ued to work with his father. work hard and tirelessly in the opportunities in our schools,” said Rick Heritage Bank and United Knitting. rience with students in the classroom. All His father decided to close off roofing business, as his father Creasy, executive director of CSCC’s Connatser also offered a shout-out to are volunteers. his sheet metal business, and did. Workforce Development program. “We some other operations whose support made “Students have an opportunity to learn asked his son if he wanted to He may not go into sales, but believe JA provides another dimension of the Stars & Strike Bowl possible: Andrew from volunteers who serve as role models take it. He did, and thus he and Cindy can work on his relevant business and life skills which can Johnson Bank, Cherokee Rafting, and mentors to learn how to own their eco- changed the sales career path “bucket list.” She may have a enhance what the schools are currently Cleveland Utilities, Dockins Graphics, nomic success, plan for their future and Randy had envisioned. “bucket list” of her own. doing for students.” Eaton Corp. (electrical group), First make smart academic choices,” Connatser Still, he’s glad today he took Parris, and the company, have He added, “The Bowl-a-Thon is an excel- Tennessee Bank, Jenkin’s Deli, Kohl’s, said. “Junior Achievement teaches stu- the plunge. He said he has great- been members of the Chamber of lent way to demonstrate our financial sup- Little Caesar’s, Lupi’s Pizza Pies, WCLE dents about the real world and the Bowl ly enjoyed the roofing business Commerce and the Better port for a worthy cause and have fun at Mix 104.1 and OneSource Workforce for Education is the perfect opportunity to over the years, and all the busi- Business Bureau. He is a mem- the same time!” Readiness Center. raise funds for our programs while allow- ness and personal relationships ber of the Elks Lodge, and for- Connatser said the two-city bowlarama JA kicked off the Stars & Strike Bowl ing the community to have a great time.” he’s made in achieving success. mer president of the Tennessee included more than 50 teams. In some long before the rollers ever took the lanes. JA of the Ocoee Region is a nonprofit Parris pointed out there were a Roofing Contractors Association. cases, a company or organization spon- The kickoff included an organizational ses- 501(c)(3). couple of rough years at the His one sibling, a sister, sored more than one team. According to sion and meal at Jenkin’s Deli which led to 5K Race to Achieve start of his ownership. He pur- passed away in 1995. the JA president, it was all about “... hav- the recruitment of teams. planning underway chased the business from his Parris says the inspiration for ing some fun and raising funds for Junior Then, after all the lane dust had settled, With another Bowl for Education safely father in 1979, and almost his success was his father. Achievement’s educational programs.” JA celebrated its successes at Lupi’s Pizza tucked away into the long lanes of JA immediately the bottom fell out “Also, the (outstanding) She said some local schools got into the with an awards ceremony that saw a vari- memory, Connatser said planning is of the economy. employees we’ve had over the swing in a serious way, especially Bradley ety of honors handed out. underway for a relatively new event. He said his workforce was years, were the key,” he said. He County Schools representatives like Top fundraising businesses from the “We are planning now for Junior about 35 workers when he took added that many of those Charleston and Prospect Elementary, and Stars & Strike Bowl included Lonza, No. 1 Achievement’s second annual 5K Race to over, but dropped as low as five employees retired from Parris Walker Valley High School. business; Bowater Employees Credit Achieve and 1K Walk which was a great between 1980 and 1982. Roofing. She credited Dean Anderson, Career Union, No. 1 financial institution; Bradley event last fall,” the JA president Tech teacher at WVHS, for bringing two County Schools, No. 1 school system; announced. teams consisting of students and staff. Walker Valley High School, No. 1 scoring The 5K run and 1K walk have been Their lane experience paid off as WVHS fin- team; and Cleveland State Community scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, on the Victims identified in I-40 wrong-way crash ished as the highest scoring team, and stu- College, No. 1 school. Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. The NASHVILLE (AP) — A car Tennessean reports dent Dakota Dawson finished with the “In addition, the top fundraising teams staging area will be Greenway Park on traveling the wrong way on (http://tnne.ws/1GhozyW) night’s highest individual score among the included United Knitting and Citizens Raider Drive. Interstate 40 near Nashville Strong died at the scene. 250 bowlers, Connatser reported. National Bank,” Connatser said. “Not only Early Bird registration is $20 per adult caused a crash that killed two Another car driven by 53- “The Mustangs bowling team had a won- did the teams exceed goals in raising funds and $15 for K-12 students. people. year-old Christopher Miles of derful time at this year’s Stars & Strike for Junior Achievement, many individual “We invite everyone and anyone to join Nashville Police identified South Holland, Illinois, hit Bowl, assisting Junior Achievement of the bowlers were awarded as Junior us for the 5K run and 1K walk,” Connatser the victims as 26-year-old Strong’s car after the initial Ocoee Region to raise funds to equip the Achievement’s top fundraisers, including said. “All students are invited, as well as Devin Strong of Nashville and collision. Miles suffered minor youth of tomorrow,” Anderson said. Winton Westberry of Lonza, Lori Elliot of local businesses.” 34-year-old James R. Hall of injuries. Educational institutions like CSCC and Bowater Employees Credit Union and Additional information about sponsoring Richmond, Kentucky. Police Police say they don’t know local schools weren’t the only high rollers. Janice Baker of Lonza.” a corporate team may be obtained by call- say they believe Strong was why Strong was traveling the A lot of companies rolled into the festive Connatser pointed to one of the ing the JA office at 614-8777. driving the wrong way on the wrong way on the interstate, night, as well. strengths of Junior Achievement; that is, Details about the coming 5K run and 1K interstate early Saturday and there was no evidence of One was Manufacturer’s Chemicals because of its educational programming, it walk are also available by visiting morning when his car struck drugs or alcohol involvement which brought along the night’s top female appeals to a combination of local organiza- www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja- Hall’s head-on. The at the scene. scoring bowler — Patty Snyder, according tions, including businesses and education- ocoee/5k-run_1k-walk. Thaxton From Page 1 intersection of Broad and 8th streets, “Steed’s body was recovered and The memorial’s inscription reads: and eventually contacted Michael E. returned to Cleveland, but Hardwick “On 2 July 1889, a heavy storm Jones (no relation) — whose book ‘Lost and Marshall’s bodies were never turned nearby Wolf Creek into a raging at Thaxton’ was the first written found, and what happened to them “[After the car wreck that damaged the Cleveland monument] I river. The railroad embankment known account about the train tragedy,” remains a mystery to this day,” Jones learned that no historical marker had ever been placed at the as Newman’s Fill, just north of here, Jones said. pointed out. [Virginia] site and I wanted to get this changed as soon as possible. became saturated. About 1:25 a.m., it Jones pointed out a local author — A successful entrepreneur who The absence of a marker was one of the reasons why some have collapsed under the weight of Norfolk Debbie Riggs — also wrote an account admits to being a history buff as well, referred to the Thaxton tragedy as ‘Virginia’s forgotten train wreck.’” & Western Passenger Train Number of the Thaxton disaster. Her book, Jones said his interest in the Thaxton — Allan Jones Two, heading east from Roanoke. The which he also read, is titled “The Day tragedy piqued after he found out the train plunged into the washout. Cleveland Cried.” Virginia site was never marked. Survivors remained stranded for As a reminder to Cleveland and “[After the car wreck that damaged “The Cleveland men had been en Thaxton in Bedford County. The dedi- hours, while passengers trapped inside Bradley County residents of the tragic the Cleveland monument] I learned route to New York via the train and cation will be open to the public. died in a fire that ripped through the train wreck, and how it impacted local that no historical marker had ever were then traveling to Paris, France, Speakers will include historian wreckage. At least 18 people perished families and the entire community, the been placed at the [Virginia] site and I which in 1889 was a big deal,” Jones Michael E. Jones, author of “Lost at in one of Virginia’s worst railroad acci- Jones Foundation financed a reprint- wanted to get this changed as soon as explained. “A large crowd of over 2,000 Thaxton: The Dramatic True Story of dents. In Cleveland, Tennessee, a ing of the Riggs book. It can be found possible,” he noted. “The absence of a people came out to see the men off Virginia’s Forgotten Train Wreck”; monument was erected to honor three in the gift shop at the Museum Center marker was one of the reasons why when they left and everyone was excit- Michael Pulice, representing the young residents killed in the wreck.” at Five Points. some have referred to the Thaxton ed. Then, when the news came back Virginia Department of Historic Included in the Cleveland delegation “The Thaxton crash ... has been tragedy as ‘Virginia’s forgotten train that all three had been killed and two Resources; and Cleveland’s own Jones. to attend Tuesday’s dedication will be called one of Cleveland’s most infa- wreck.’” of the bodies were missing ... it was The dedication and unveiling will the Rev. Randy Martin, pastor of Broad mous tragedies because [these] three The storyline behind why Steed, devastating for the community.” rekindle a piece of history that some Street United Methodist Church; local prominent citizens were killed,” Jones Hardwick and Marshall were on the According to a Virginia Department had feared was dead in the memory of author Riggs; Tommy Hopper, repre- said. train in the first place is just as com- of Historic Resources news release area young people. senting the Hardwick family; Cleveland The tragedy wasn’t just the loss of pelling. It also helps modern genera- dated May 15, and datelined out of The marker will explain what hap- Mayor Tom Rowland; and local histori- life, but the fact that the bodies of two tions understand why word of their Richmond, the historic marker is pened in the tragedy, how it occurred ans Ron and Debbie Moore, as well as of the Cleveland men were never deaths brought the Cleveland commu- located at 5013 West Lynchburg Salem and why its news devastated commu- Allan Bailey, Will Jones, Toby found. nity to its knees. Turnpike (US 460), just west of nities like Cleveland. Pendergrass and Allan Jones. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015— 5 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015—7 Push to write new war powers for Obama stalls in Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — A After Obama ordered He believes that if a new mil- use of military forces to no combat mission on the ground. the Iran nuclear deal. That bill move to write new war powers airstrikes in August over Iraq itary force authorization is not more than 60 days unless The fighting in Iraq heated was sent to the White House to authorize the Obama admin- and in September over Syria passed, the current Congress Congress authorizes force or up again this weekend as the on Thursday, but there’s still istration’s 9-month-old battle against IS militants, lawmak- will have done more to weaken declares war. contested city of Ramadi fell to no indication that the war against Islamic State militants ers complained that he was its own power as a check on Critics say the White the Islamic State group on powers issue is going to gain has stalled in Congress. It justifying the action with dusty the executive branch than any House’s use of post-9/11 con- Sunday, and Iraqi forces aban- traction. might even be dead. war powers written to author- other Congress in memory. gressional authorizations is a doned their weapons and Schiff and Rep. Tom Cole, R- President Barack Obama ize conflicts after 9/11. Today, In the U.S. battle against the legal stretch at best. armored vehicles to flee the Okla., recently circulated a let- doesn’t seem to mind. And there is hardly a word about it Islamic State group, Obama Obama has insisted that he provincial capital in a major ter to try to generate support while lawmakers say they don’t on Capitol Hill. has been relying on congres- is on firm legal footing in send- loss despite intensified U.S.- in the House. want to give up their check on a “I’m not optimistic. I wish I sional authorizations given to ing more than 4,000 U.S. led airstrikes. “There were only 30 of us — commander-in-chief’s authority were,” Rep. Adam Schiff, the President George W. Bush for troops to train and assist Iraqi The war powers issue was a out of 435 — who think that to use military might, they have top Democrat on the House the war on al-Qaida and the security forces and launching hot topic on Capitol Hill late we have a constitutional little interest in having what Intelligence Committee, told Iraq invasion. The White House thousands of airstrikes against last year. imperative of acting nine would be the first war vote in The Associated Press. “The said they gave Obama authori- targets in Iraq and Syria. But The Senate Foreign months after the war began,” Congress in 13 years. snag is there is no real political ty to act without new approval he also has said that he would Relations Committee called Schiff said. Sen. Bob Corker, chairman will or interest in doing it.” by Congress under the 1973 welcome a new authorization administration officials in to Corker isn’t optimistic of the Senate Foreign Relations He said Congress has a lot to War Powers Act. to cover the current military testify. The panel eventually either. Committee, was recently asked lose if it doesn’t. The act, passed during the operations. passed a new authorization on He said not one Democrat whether Congress was still “As an institution, we’re the Vietnam War, serves as a con- Generally, conservatives Dec. 11, but it was clear the backs what he termed the “lim- going to craft a new AUMF. ones who are going to suffer stitutional check on presiden- want Congress to approve measure wouldn’t make it to ited” authorization Obama “What does that stand for?” because future presidents are tial power to declare war with- broad authorities for the presi- the Senate floor before the end sent to Congress. Corker joked, knowing that it going to look back at this and out congressional consent. It dent to fight IS militants with of the last congressional ses- Under Obama’s proposal, stands for Authorization for say, ‘We don’t need Congress requires presidents to notify no limits on ground troops. sion. the use of military force the Use of Military Force. But to make war.’ It’s a terrible Congress within 48 hours of They say banning U.S. combat The plan was to wait until against Islamic State fighters his five words said a lot. precedent,” Schiff said. military action and limits the troops or restricting the fight after the new Congress was would be authorized for three to Iraq and Syria only embold- seated in January. Then law- years, unrestricted by national ens the militants, who would makers decided to wait until borders. The fight could be White House hopefuls agree: Iraq war a mistake seek safe haven outside the Obama sent Congress a writ- extended to any “closely relat- WASHINGTON (AP) — A dozen time, but “I got it wrong. Plain and have the luxury of judging it in borders of those countries. ten draft of what he wanted in ed successor entity” to the IS years later, American politics has simple.” hindsight, knowing full well the Other lawmakers want any a new authorization. He did extremists, but the measure reached a rough consensus about What might seem a hard truth terrible price Americans paid and new war powers to be narrowly that in February, but there does not authorize large-scale the Iraq War: It was a mistake. for a nation to acknowledge has the continuing bloodshed in Iraq defined to give the president was little response. ground operations. Politicians hoping to be presi- become the safest thing for an today. authority to train and equip Some lawmakers pledged to Corker said some dent rarely run ahead of public American politician to say — even Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and local forces and conduct focus on the authorization Republicans, who do not think opinion. So it’s a revealing Bush’s brother. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz weren’t in airstrikes but not to launch a after finishing legislation on the White House has a strategy moment when the major con- The fact that Jeb Bush, a likely Congress in 2002 and so didn’t in Syria, don’t want to limit the tenders for president in both par- candidate for the Republican have to make a real-time decision authorization because it would ties find it best to say that 4,491 nomination in 2016, was pres- with imperfect knowledge. Neither appear that they are “embrac- Americans and countless Iraqis sured this past week into reject- was New Jersey Gov. Chris ing a nonstrategy in Syria.” lost their lives in a war that ing, in hindsight, his brother’s war Christie or Ohio Gov. John Corker, who calls it an shouldn’t have been waged. “is an indication that the received Kasich, who served an earlier stint “intellectual exercise,” said Many people have been saying wisdom, that which we work from in Congress. any new war authorization that for years, of course. Polls right now, is that this was a mis- All these Republicans said last would not permit U.S. military show most of the public have take,” said Evan Cornog, a histori- week that, in hindsight, they action already underway in the judged the war a failure by now. an and dean of the Hofstra would not have invaded Iraq with region. Over time, more and more GOP University school of communica- what’s now known about the “It’s about limiting the next politicians have allowed that the tion. faulty intelligence that wrongly president,” he said. absence of weapons of mass Or, as Rick Santorum, another indicated Saddam Hussein had destruction in Iraq undermined potential Republican candidate, stockpiled weapons of mass Republican President George W. put it: “Everybody accepts that destruction. Bush’s rationale for the 2003 now.” Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, in invasion. Santorum didn’t always see the an interview Sunday on CBS’ It hasn’t been an easy evolution war that way. He voted for the “Face the Nation,” summed up for those such as Democratic invasion as a senator and contin- that sentiment: “Knowing what we presidential candidate Hillary ued to support if for years. Last know now, I think it’s safe for Rodham Clinton, who voted for week, he mocked Jeb Bush’s many of us, myself included, to the war in 2002 while serving in reluctance to give what now seems say, we probably wouldn’t have Congress. That vote, and her the obvious answer when he was taken” that approach. AP file photo refusal to fully disavow it, cost her initially asked to reconsider the (Rubio, in a long exchange on PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BuSh speaks about the congres- during her 2008 primary loss to war in light of what’s known “Fox News Sunday,” tried to nav- Barack Obama, who wasn’t in the today. “I don’t know how that was igate the Iraq shoals once again, sional debate on Iraq war spending in the Rose Garden in Senate in 2002 but had opposed a hard question,” Santorum said. making a glass-half-full case Washington on April 3, 2007. A dozen years later, American politics the war. It’s an easier question for presi- that while the war was based on has finally reached a rough consensus about the Iraq War: It was a In her memoir last year, Clinton dential hopefuls who aren’t bound mistaken intelligence, the world mistake. Liberals have been saying that for years, of course, and wrote that she had voted based on by family ties or their own con- still is better off with Saddam polls show most of the public already had judged the war a failure. the information available at the gressional vote for the war, who gone.) Even many Republican politicians have allowed that the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq undermined the rationale Maples for the 2003 invasion. From Page 1

West, CPD public information memorial wall, which is situated a Cleveland City Police officer officer. on the south side of the Bradley who was killed in the line of duty At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, the County Fire-Rescue building. while serving and protecting this Cleveland Police Department “We are asking all participants community. He was a friend, Honor Guard will march south, to line Inman Street in honor of brother, father, husband and memorial wreath carried, from Officer Maples,” she explained. son.” the front of the Police Services “When the Honor Guard arrives She added, “The ones that Center, located at 100 Church at the memorial wall, a salute worked beside him every day will St. N.E., to Inman Street, where will be given after a moment of be there with our ironed blues, the Honor Guard will turn east- silence. The event will conclude shined up, and will consider it bound, the CPD announcement by 9:30 a.m.” an honor to attend a memorial advised. West spoke to the Cleveland service for our friend and public The CPD Honor Guard will Daily Banner of her fallen com- servant who paid the ultimate then proceed east toward the rade, stating “Officer Maples was price.” Meter From Page 1 with the portion of principal for- cases, the culprits attempt to get giveness, will save Cleveland customers to improbably make Utilities a significant amount in “Cleveland Utilities is payment by purchasing reload- both the short- and long-term, beginning [this] project able debit cards (mostly the according to past reports by Ken [today] to modify the Green Dot brand) from Walmart Webb, CU president and CEO, water meters to allow or local pharmacies. and Craig Mullinax, vice presi- for remote reading. The But, a handful of cases have dent of CU’s Water Division. Over first phase is for all the been reported statewide in which the past year, Webb and meters inside the city imposters posing as utility repre- Mullinax have kept the limits. A contractor is sentatives are showing up at Cleveland Board of Public performing the work customers’ front doors. Utilities updated on the status of and we would like to This is one of the reasons CU the local utility’s SRF loan appli- make the public aware.” is alerting its customers of the cations — not only for the water- — Philip E. Luce water meter conversion project. meter conversion initiative, but If they have any doubt as to for the ongoing SCOPE 10 sewer the authenticity of a utility work- rehabilitation project. Luce stressed the contractor’s er, CU customers are encouraged For this opening portion of the vehicles will be easily recogniza- to ask for identification from water meter conversion, CU ble and all workers will bear CU anyone claiming to be at the plans to complete work on about identification. house or business to make the 15,000 meters. The project is “The contractor’s vehicles will meter conversion. Or, they may expected to take about nine be marked with a magnetic sign call the CU Water Division at months, according to an and the contractor’s employees 478-9387. announcement issued by Philip will be wearing a Cleveland The AMR/AMI remote-read E. Luce, manager, CU Water and Utilities reflective vest and have water meters are similar to those Wastewater Division a Cleveland Utilities identifica- already installed by the CU Engineering. tion badge,” Luce stressed. Electric Division. Once the auto- To complete this phase of the The CU engineering manager mated units are operating, and work, CU is contracting with also stressed, “Water service CU is convinced they are work- Baird Construction Company. should not be disrupted during ing properly, the traditional For this reason, and because this project.” meter-reader routes no longer of the growing number of scams Like many service, law will be necessary. targeting area residents by enforcement and government Remote-read meters are phone, Internet and even at their agencies, Cleveland Utilities reported to be more efficient and front doors, CU is alerting area over the past 1 1/2 years has accurate, as well as being envi- residents to today’s start of the fallen victim to scam artists — ronment friendly and will save project. mostly by telephone — who CU money in the big picture, “Cleveland Utilities is begin- claim to be representing them in according to utility officials. ning [this] project [today] to mod- efforts to connive their way into In the most recent session of ify the water meters to allow for the pocketbooks and bank the Cleveland Board of Public remote reading,” Luce said in a accounts of unsuspecting resi- Utilities, Mullinax described the statement to the Cleveland Daily dents. AMR/AMI water meter conver- Banner. “The first phase is for all In the case of CU, many scam- sion as being an “... aggressive the meters inside the city limits. mers claim to be representing project,” meaning that crews will A contractor is performing the the collections office and are work as expeditiously as possible work and we would like to make calling to offer residents a way to to complete the initiative on time the public aware.” pay overdue statements. In most and within budget. 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com tina’s Groove CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer

Baby Blues

Blondie

ASTROLOGYASTROLOGY by Eugenia Last Snuffy Smith

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 70. lowing through passionately will make a CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS Happy Birthday: Don't stop to ana- difference and put you in a position that DAY: , 42; Polly Walker, lyze issues when physical action is encourages advancement opportuni- 49; Grace Jones, 67; Pete Townshend, needed. Taking a firm stance and fol- ties. Explore what you can do and walk away from situations that are holding you back. Make every move count. Speed up in order to keep up. Your numbers are 8, 12, 19, 22, 28, 31, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make a Contract Bridge couple of changes. Learn from the past by Steve Becker and negotiate on your own behalf. No one can present what you have to offer Hagar the Horrible better than you, so step into the spot- light and express your ideas and desires. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen carefully before you give financial sup- port to a charity or someone asking for help. It's important not to let your emo- tions get in the way of a good decision. Do your research and offer what's fair. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't start something you can't finish. Emotional responses can be expected. Don't believe everything you hear about a job or the way you do things. Go about your business and you'll avoid Dilbert delays and arguments. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't worry about the changes going on around you. Look for the best way to get things done in the shortest amount of time. Efficiency will come from using your imagination and eliminating what stands between you and your success. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Work at mak- ing some changes. Get out and partici- pate in functions that will allow you to use your skills and prove to onlookers what you are capable of doing. You'll impress someone who can help you expand your interests. Proceed with Garfield confidence. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be care- ful not to share personal information. It's important to articulate what you want to avoid ending up with something you don't want. Getting angry will not solve anything. Do whatever it takes to improve your skills and your position. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have what it takes to get ahead, so don't let laziness stand between you and suc- cess. A romantic relationship will under- go some changes that can alter your plans. Question your commitments. Live and learn. Beetle Bailey SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stick to what you do best. Don't get involved in a joint venture that has the potential to be costly. Trust in your own abilities, not in what someone else brags about being able to do. Work hard to develop a creative idea. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make the alterations at home or within important partnerships that will benefit you. A trip will lead to an encounter with someone who can change the direction of your life. Don't let unfinished busi- ness limit your ability to get ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dennis the Menace By Ned Classics Take time out to rejuvenate. Nurturing By Conrad Day an important partnership will make a dif- ference to the outcome of the dealings you share. Well-thought-out plans can bring good results, but an impulsive move will lead to disaster. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put more time and effort into your home, family and future. Speak up about the changes you want to make and rely on your track record and past accomplish- ments to help you reach your new goals. Strive for security and financial independence. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be misunderstood. Back away from anyone creating an emotionally disrup- tive situation that can influence your position or reputation. Regroup and take time to reflect on your situation with someone you love and trust before you decide to move ahead. Birthday Baby: You are inventive, charismatic and persuasive. You are communicative and thoughtful. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015— 9

MONDAYAFTERNOON/EVENING MAY 18, 2015 4 PM 4:30 5 PM 5:30 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM 12:30 WRCBNBC 3 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Live at 5:00 Live at 5:30 News Nightly News Entertainment Inside Edition The Voice The final four artists perform. (N) Å (:01) The Night Shift Å News Tonight Show-J. Fallon Seth Meyers WELFTBN 4 John Hagee Jewish Jesus “Genesis: The Creation and the Flood” (1994, Drama) Rodriguez Potters Trinity Family End of Age Franklin J. Duplantis TBN Remembers Paul F. Crouch Joel Osteen Perry Stone WTNB 5Around Town WTNB Today Body Southern-Fit Deals Around Town Country Fix Nashville Un Around Town WTNB Sports Adrenalin Rush Wrestling Country Music Today WFLICW 6 Judge Mathis ’ Å Friends ’ Friends ’ Mike & Molly Mike & Molly The Middle The Middle ›› “Celeste and Jesse Forever” (2012) Rashida Jones. TMZ (N) ’ Hollywood Married Paid Program Anger Paid Program WNGHPBS 7 Curious Wild Kratts Arthur ’ (EI) Odd Squad PBS NewsHour (N) ’ Å Georgia Trav. Georgia Trav. Antiques Roadshow (N) Antiques Roadshow Å “Legends of Flight” (2010) Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies ’ Å DAYSTAR 8Mission Bill Winston Love a Child 700 Club Hour of Sal Creflo Dollar Perry Stone John Hagee Rod Parsley Joni Lamb Marcus and Joni J. Duplantis Joni Lamb Kenneth W. K. Copeland Life Today Joyce Meyer WTVCABC 9 Dr. Phil (N) ’ Å News News News World News Wheel Jeopardy! (N) (N) (:01) Two bachelorettes greet suitors. ’ News (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (:37) Nightline WTCIPBS 10 Wild Kratts Wild Kratts Curious Curious World News Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) ’ Å Antiques Roadshow (N) Antiques Roadshow Å Billy Joel: Library of Congress World News Charlie Rose (N) ’ Å WDSIFOX 11 Name Game Name Game Family Feud Family Feud Mod Fam Mod Fam Big Bang Big Bang The Following A member of the FBI comes under attack. FOX61 First Seinfeld ’ Seinfeld ’ Cleveland Paid Program The Office ’ WDEFCBS 12 The Dr. Oz Show (N) Å Judge Judy Judge Judy News 12 at 6 CBS News Prime News Andy Griffith 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly Stalker “Love Kills” Å (9:59) NCIS: Los Angeles ’ News Late Show W/Letterman Corden QVC 13Ryka Fit for Life “Footwear” Lisa Rinna Collection Inspired Style (N) LOGO by Lori Goldstein Isaac Mizrahi Live PM Style with Shawn Killinger Featuring . (N) Easy Solutions CSPAN 14(2:00) House Session (N) ’ (Live) Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. ’ Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. ’ WGN-A 15Blue Bloods “Mercy” Å Blue Bloods ’ Å Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Salem Å How I Met How I Met Engagement Engagement HSN 16Signature Club A-Adrienne Designer Gallery C. Lopez Designer Gallery C. Lopez The Monday Night Show (N) The Monday Night Show (N) Signature Club A-Adrienne Signature Club A-Adrienne PureSole Footwear (N) Emma Skye Jewelry E! 23Kardashian Kardashian Kardashian E! News (N) Kardashian Kardashian Kardashian (:01) E! News (N) Kardashian ESQTV 24Incredible Hulk “Married” Incredible Hulk ’ Incredible Hulk “Ricky” ’ Incredible Hulk ’ Parks Parks Parks Parks Parks Parks The Soup The Soup Brew Dogs “Brussels” LIFE 25Celebrity Wife Swap Å Celebrity Wife Swap Å Celebrity Wife Swap Å Celebrity Wife Swap Å Celebrity Wife Swap Å Celebrity Wife Swap Å (:02) Celebrity Wife Swap ’ (:02) Celebrity Wife Swap ’ (12:02) Celebrity Wife Swap TLC 26Hoarding: Buried Alive ’ Hoarding: Buried Alive ’ Hoarding: Buried Alive ’ Hoarding: Buried Alive ’ Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive ’ Hoarding: Buried Alive ’ TBS 27Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends ’ Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld ’ Seinfeld ’ Family Guy Family Guy Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Big Bang Big Bang Conan (N) The Office ’ Conan TNT 28Bones ’ Å Castle “47 Seconds” ’ Castle “The Limey” ’ Castle “Headhunters” ’ NBA Basketball Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks. (N) (Live) Å Inside the NBA (N) Å NBA Basketball: Wizards at Hawks USA 29NCIS ’ Å (DVS) NCIS Ziva’s father visits. ’ NCIS “Shiva” Å (DVS) NCIS “Hit and Run” ’ WWE Monday Night RAW Did Seth Rollins survive the Fatal 4-Weay as WWE Champion? (:05) ›› “The Mechanic” (2011, Action) Jason Statham. FX 30How I Met How I Met Two Men Two Men Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly ››› “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) James Franco. ››› “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) James Franco. ESPN 31NFL Live (N) Questionable Around/Horn Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å MLB St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. Baseball Tonight (N) Å SportsCenter (N) Å SportsCenter (N) Å ESPN2 32His & Hers Å Olbermann Baseball Ton. Around/Horn Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å E:60 Reports W/J. Schaap 2014 CrossFit Games (N) 2014 CrossFit Games (N) 2014 CrossFit Games Å Baseball Tonight (N) Å FSTN 33Ball Up: Search for the Next World Poker Halls of Fame Cardinals MLB Baseball St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. (N) Cardinals Live! Postgame FOX Sports Live (N) (Live) UFC Countdown (N) SEC 34(3:00) The Paul Finebaum Show Paul Finebaum discusses all things SEC. (N) (Live) SEC Storied Å SEC Storied Å Roll Tide/War Eagle SEC Storied SEC Rewind Å GOLF 35PGA Tour Golf , Final Round. Golf Central (N) (Live) Golf Acad. Golf Acad. The Golf Fix (N) PGA Tour Golf (N) Golf Central Golf FS1 36The Mike Francesa Show (N) America’s Pregame (N) (Live) NASCAR Race Hub (N) (Live) MLB Whiparound (N) Å UFC Fight Night “Edgar vs. Faber” Å FOX Sports Live (N) Å Notorious Notorious SPSO 37Lacrosse MLL Lacrosse Rochester Rattlers at Boston Cannons. College Baseball Florida International at Rice. Future Phen. RMG’s Hydro College Baseball Texas at Baylor. WEA 38(3:00) Weather Center Live (N) Å Weather Center Live (N) Å American Supernatural Tornado Alley (N) Tornado Alley (N) Tornado Alley Tornado Alley CNBC 39(3:00) Closing Bell (N) Å Fast Money (N) Mad Money (N) The Profit Shark Tank ’ Å The Profit The Profit “SJC Drums” The Profit The Profit MSNBC 40NOW With Alex Wagner (N) The Ed Show (N) PoliticsNation (N) Hardball Chris Matthews All In With Chris Hayes (N) The Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word All In With Chris Hayes The Rachel Maddow Show CNN 41The Lead With Jake Tapper The Situation Room (N) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å CNN Tonight Anderson Cooper 360 Å CNN International HDLN 42CNN Newsroom The Daily Share (Live) Forensic File Forensic File The Situation Room Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å Forensic File Forensic File Forensic File Forensic File FNC 43Your World With Neil Cavuto The Five (N) Special Report Greta Van Susteren The O’Reilly Factor (N) The Kelly File (N) Hannity (N) The O’Reilly Factor Å The Kelly File HIST 44(:07) Å (:03) Swamp People Å Swamp People ’ Å Swamp People ’ Å Swamp People ’ Å Swamp People (N) ’ Å Avenging the Alamo (:03) Swamp People Å (12:01) Swamp People Å TRUTV 45Top 20 Most Shocking Top 20 Most Shocking Barmageddon Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Barmageddon (:01) Barmageddon Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers A&E 46The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 “Cranked” ’ (:01) The First 48 ’ Å (:02) The First 48 ’ Å (12:01) The First 48 Å DISC 47Street Outlaws ’ Å Street Outlaws ’ Å Street Outlaws ’ Å Street Outlaws ’ Å Street Outlaws ’ Å Street Outlaws “Not So Big Easy” Dave wants a rematch. Street Outlaws “Not So Big Easy” Dave wants a rematch. NGC 48Science Science Picture Street Genius Science Science Brain Games Brain Games Picture Street Genius Picture Science Science Science StarTalk “Richard Dawkins” Science Science TRAV 49Bizarre Foods/Zimmern Man v. Food Man v. Food Bizarre Foods/Zimmern Bizarre Foods America Bizarre Foods America Bizarre Foods/Zimmern Time Trav. Time Trav. Bizarre Foods America Bizarre Foods/Zimmern FOOD 50Contessa Contessa Pioneer Wo. Farmhouse Guy’s Grocery Games Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive HGTV 51Love It or List It Å Love It or List It Å Love It or List It Å Love It or List It Å Love It or List It Å Love It or List It Å Hunters Hunters Int’l A Sale of Two Cities (N) Love It or List It Å ANPL 52To Be Announced To Be Announced Man-Eating Zombie Cats ’ Serial Killer Tiger at Large River Monsters Specials ’ (:02) River Monsters: Monster-Sized Special River Monsters Specials ’ River FAM 53Reba Å Reba Å Boy Meets... Boy Meets... Boy Meets... Boy Meets... › “Zookeeper” (2011, Comedy) Kevin James, Leslie Bibb. ›› “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (2009, Comedy) Kevin James. The 700 Club ’ Å Boy Meets... Boy Meets... DISN 54Jessie Å Jessie Å Austin & Ally Austin & Ally Girl Meets Girl Meets Liv & Maddie Austin & Ally ›› “High School Musical 2” (2007) Zac Efron. ‘NR’ Å Jessie Å Dog I Didn’t Do It Girl Meets Good-Charlie Good-Charlie NICK 55Odd Parents Odd Parents SpongeBob SpongeBob Thundermans Thundermans Henry Danger SpongeBob Full House Full House Full House Full House Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends ’ (:36) Friends The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TOON 56Gumball Gumball Uncle Gra. Clarence Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball Advent. Time King of Hill King of Hill Cleveland Burgers Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Family Guy Family Guy Chicken Aqua Teen TVLND 57Bonanza (:09) Gilligan’s Island Gilligan’s Isle Gilligan’s Isle Reba Å (:36) Reba ’ Everybody Loves Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King Friends ’ (:40) Friends AMC 58Ghostbusters ›› “Ghostbusters II” (1989, Comedy) Bill Murray. ‘PG’ Å››› “Jurassic Park” (1993, Adventure) Sam Neill, Laura Dern. ‘PG-13’ Å TURN: Washington’s Spies TURN: Washington’s Spies ››› “Jurassic Park” Å TCM 59(:15) ›› “Tunisian Victory” (1944) (:45) ››› “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944) Cary Grant. Å (DVS) ››› “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1939) Å (DVS) (:15) ››› “Tower of London” (1939) Basil Rathbone. ›› “Quentin Durward” HALL 60Little House on the Prairie The Waltons ’ Å The Waltons “The Legend” The Waltons ’ Å The Waltons ’ Å The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls OXYGEN 61Snapped ›››› “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991, Suspense) Jodie Foster. ›››› “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991, Suspense) Jodie Foster. Snapped Snapped Snapped BRAVO 62Shahs of Sunset Shahs of Sunset Shahs of Sunset Shahs of Sunset Housewives/Atl. Shahs of Sunset (N) (:15) Southern Charm (N) Happens (:45) Shahs of Sunset “Bubbles of Fertility” SYFY 63›› “The Punisher” (2004, Action) Thomas Jane, John Travolta. ››› “Hellboy” (2004, Fantasy) Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Selma Blair. ›››› “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. › “Battle of Los Angeles” SPIKE 64Tattoo Night. Tattoo Night. Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Jail ’ Å Jail ’ Å Jail ’ Å COM 65Futurama ’ Futurama ’ (:15) Futurama ’ Å Nightly Show Daily Show South Park South Park South Park South Park South Park South Park Archer Å Archer Å Daily Show Nightly Show At Midnight South Park MTV 66(3:40) Catfish: The TV Show (4:50) Catfish: The TV Show Catfish: The TV Show ’ Catfish: The TV Show ’ Teen Mom ’ Å Teen Mom “Mom vs. Mom” Teen Mom “Boiling Point” (:02) True Life (N) ’ (12:04) True Life ’ VH1 67Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta ’ Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta ’ Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta ’ Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta ’ Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (N) Love Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta ’ Love Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta ’ Love Hip Hop CMTV 68The Dukes of Hazzard The Dukes of Hazzard Reba Å (:40) Reba “Sister Act” ’ (:20) Reba ’ Reba Å Reba Å›› “Days of Thunder” (1990, Action) Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall. Å Cops Rel. Cops Rel. Cops Rel. BET 69Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Fresh Prince “Hurricane Season” (2009) Forest Whitaker. Displaced students form a basketball team. ›› “Sparkle” (2012, Drama) Jordin Sparks. A musical prodigy and her sisters reach for stardom. Å The Wendy Williams Show SCIENCE 83How/Made How/Made How/Made How/Made How/Made How/Made How/Made How/Made Engineering How/Made Impossible Engineering ’ Impossible Engineering ’ Engineering How/Made Impossible Engineering ’ CSPAN2 85(2:00) U.S. Senate Coverage (N) ’ (Live) Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. ’ Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. ’ Key Capitol Hill Hearings ’ EWTN 100With Jesus Catholic Truth in Heart Bookmark EWTN News Walking Daily Mass - Olam The Journey Home (N) EWTN News Holy Rosary World Over Live Symbolon Women of Daily Mass - Olam WPXA ION 107 ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds ’ Å Criminal Minds “25 to Life” DISXD 117Mighty Med Kickin’ It Kickin’ It Star-For. ››› “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” (2012) Premiere. Star-For. Randy: Ninja Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Penn Zero Penn Zero Star-For. Randy: Ninja Star-Rebels Gravity Falls GSN 144Deal-No Deal Deal-No Deal Deal or No Deal ’ Å Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Newlywed Newlywed Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud COOK 153Challenge “Shrek Cakes” Challenge Donut Best Thing Unique Eats Unwrapped Best Thing Best Thing Unique Unwrapped Unwrap2.0 Unwrap2.0 Good Eats Good Eats Best Thing Best Thing WE 163CSI: Miami “Caged” Å CSI: Miami “Paint It Black” CSI: Miami “Mayday” Å CSI: Miami ’ Å CSI: Miami “Blown Away” CSI: Miami ’ Å CSI: Miami “Killer Regrets” CSI: Miami “Caged” Å CSI: Miami “Paint It Black” GALA 217Noticiero Con Paola Rojas Amy... de la Mochila Azul La Rosa de Guadalupe Como Dice el Dicho (SS) La Familia La Familia La Familia La Familia La Familia La Familia Al Derecho Noticiero Con Joaquin Noticias TELE 223María Celeste Caso Cerrado Caso Cerrado Videos Asom. Noticiero Caso Cerrado: Edición Avenida Brasil “Capítulo 30” Tierra de Reyes (N) (SS) El Señor de los Cielos (N) Al Rojo Vivo Titulares Tierra de Reyes ’ (SS) UNIV 224El Gordo y la Flaca (N) Primer Impacto (N) (SS) P. Luche Noticiero Uni. La Sombra del Pasado (N) Amores con Trampa (N) Lo Imperdonable Que te Perdone Impacto Noticiero Uni Contacto Deportivo (N) NBCSP 311Premier League Soccer Goal Zone NASCAR Pro Football Talk (N) ’ (Live) NHL Live (N) ’ (Live) NHL Hockey Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers. (N) (Live) NHL Overtime (N) ’ (Live) Blazers Premier League Review (N) DLC 319Call 911 ’ Call 911 ’ Trauma: Life in the ER ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Sex Sent Me to the E.R. ’ Sex Sent Me Sex Sent Me Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Sex Sent Me to the E.R. ’

Monday Best Bets 8 p.m. on (WNGH) (WTCI) 8 p.m. on (WDSI) 8 p.m. on (NGC) p.m. on (WDEF) 9:01 p.m. on (WTVC) Antiques Roadshow The Following The Big Picture With Kal Penn Stalker The Bachelorette If the iconic image of her from “The Seven As much as characters’ fates have been After thousands of years of exploring and In what’s turned out to be the finale of the How do you wring more tears from this Year Itch” is any indication, the public never up in the air throughout a season of this mapping the planet, one might think man- Kevin Williamson-created suspense series, show? Well, one way is by having two tires of seeing Marilyn Monroe — and plen- show, all bets really are off when it comes kind would know where everything on Earth “Love Kills,” Beth () continues to bachelorettes instead of one — and that’s ty of her is on display in the second hour to the series finale. So it is as the suspense is. Actually, however, we’re not even close mull her professional future as the hunt for the premise as the 11th season begins, of this program’s new visit to Charleston, drama ends with the two-hour presentation to that goal, and the season finale, “Off the a serial killer proceeds. Vicky (guest star with very recent “Bachelor” alums Britt Nils- S.C. Among the items appraised is a col- “Dead or Alive/The Reckoning,” placing Map,” features a global quest to identify Mira Sorvino) also may have some deci- son and Kaitlyn Bristowe both looking for lection of still photos from some of her most Ryan (Kevin Bacon) and his FBI comrades the mysterious, the mislabeled and the just sions to make, based on what she discov- love among a field of male suitors. One famous films. Also assessed: a mid-19th- in more peril as they close in on Theo plain missing stretches that remain, quite ers about her ex-husband. Kristoffer Polaha thing is for sure: Host had century ship’s log that traces a trek from (Michael Ealy). Diane Neal (“Law & Order: literally, off the map. (“Backstrom”) also guest stars. Dylan better be in an especially advisory mood, Boston to San Francisco during the Gold Special Victims Unit”) guest stars. Shawn McDermott, Mariana Klaveno and Elisabeth but only one of the two women will remain Rush. Mark L. Walberg is the host. Ashmore and Jessica Stroup also star. Rohm also star. after Tuesday’s conclusion of the season premiere.

TUESDAYAFTERNOON/EVENING MAY 19, 2015 4 PM 4:30 5 PM 5:30 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM 12:30 WRCBNBC 3 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Live at 5:00 Live at 5:30 News Nightly News Entertainment Inside Edition The Voice (N) ’ (Live) Å The Voice “Live Finale, Part 2” The winner is revealed. News Tonight Show-J. Fallon Seth Meyers WELFTBN 4 John Hagee Prophecy TBN Remembers Paul F. Crouch Supernatural Potters Trinity Family Joyce Meyer Prince S. Furtick Praise the Lord (N) (Live) Å I Will Bless the Lord WTNB 5Around Town WTNB Today Body Southern-Fit Unity Prayer Time Misty- Kr. 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(AP) ban on single-use plastic bags es to serve bicyclists in their — Alarmed about cities trying at grocery stores, were jolted drive-thru lanes lasted only a to outlaw plastic bags, the by the state intervention. few months before the restau- director of the Missouri “I was horrified, just really rant industry persuaded legis- Grocers Association decided to demoralized,” when the legisla- lators to overturn it. do something about it. So Dan tion passed, said Sierra Club Restaurant owners argued that Shaul turned to his state legis- member Jan Dye. “They just mixing bikes with cars would lator— himself — and guided a want to remove local control.” be dangerous. bill to passage barring local The Missouri bill goes City officials “were not going governments from banning the beyond plastic bags. It also to negotiate with us any fur- bags. would also prohibit local gov- ther,” said Melva Sine, presi- Shaul’s dual role in state ernments from requiring busi- dent of the Utah Restaurant government and business may nesses to provide employees Association. So “our only be a bit out of the norm. Yet paid sick leave, vacation or recourse was to go and present his actions are not. In capitols health, disability and retire- the issue before the state legis- across the country, businesses ment benefits. And it would lature.” are increasingly using their block cities and counties from Nationally, the restaurant clout to back laws prohibiting adopting their own “living industry also has backed state cities and counties from doing wage” requirements. efforts to pre-empt local wage- things that might affect their States have pre-empted and-benefits mandates. At one ability to make money. some local policies for decades. national meeting of conservative In the past five years, rough- A movement to restrict local state lawmakers, a restaurant ly a dozen states have enacted gun ordinances began in 1971, association executive circulated laws barring local governments for example, and has been model legislation based on a from requiring businesses to enacted as law in 45 states, 2011 Wisconsin law that pre- provide paid sick leave to according to Rifle empted a Milwaukee ordinance. employees. The number of Association. State lawmakers National Restaurant states banning local minimum in Oklahoma and Michigan Association spokeswoman wages has grown to 15. And this year are pushing similar Christin Fernandez said “busi- while oil-rich states such as measures for knives. nesses are operating in an Texas and Oklahoma are pur- Some experts trace a rise in already challenging regulatory AP photo suing bills banning local states pre-empting local ordi- environment” and some poli- DEB HENRY, president of the Bicycle Collective, which refurbishes bicycles for low-income residents restrictions on drilling, other nances to the 2010 elections, cies are best decided statewide of Salt Lake City, picks up her food at the window at the Sugarhouse Barbeque Company Tuesday in states where agriculture is big when Republicans won control instead of city-by-city. Salt Lake City. A new Salt Lake City ordinance requiring businesses to serve bicyclists in their drive-thru business have been banning of 25 legislatures and 29 gov- For some bicyclists who sup- lanes lasted only a few months before the restaurant industry persuaded legislators to overturn it. local limitations on the types of ernors’ offices. Republicans ported Salt Lake City’s drive- seeds sown for crops. have expanded their power thru ordinance, the state’s It seems no issue is too small since then and now hold com- action seemed hypocritical. for businesses to take to capi- plete control of three times as That’s because state lawmak- tol halls. many legislatures and gover- ers often object when the fed- Wisconsin has banned local nors’ offices as Democrats. eral government sets the rules. bans on sugary drinks. Arizona In some cases, those new “It’s just being contradictory, and Florida have barred local Republican officeholders have it’s just frustrating,” said Deb governments from forbidding received generous financial Henry, a bicycle rider who is toys in fast-food meals. And support from business inter- president of the Bicycle Utah has barred cities from ests. Shaul, for example, got Collective, which refurbishes requiring bicyclists to be about one-quarter of his con- bikes for low-income residents served in drive-thru lanes. tributions for his 2014 cam- in Salt Lake City. In each case, states have paign from people and organi- But such assertions by local stepped in after city officials zations affiliated with the food activists and officials may not somewhere in the nation pro- industry. In other instances, carry much weight. That’s posed local policies that busi- business lobbyists have simply because the U.S. Constitution ness leaders didn’t like. found a more sympathetic ear says the states hold all powers Businesses have warned law- in GOP legislatures. not delegated to the federal makers that a potential patch- “The fights over economic government. Cities and coun- work of local regulations could policy have overwhelmingly ties, in turn, get their powers be bad for the economy. shifted to the states” away from the states. “We need to give companies from the federal government, City councils and mayors and businesses some pre- said Gordon Lafer, a political “don’t have some kind of dictability and some consisten- scientist at the University of organic legal authority to do cy in their operations so that Oregon who studies state labor whatever they want,” said they can grow,” said Shaul, a laws. He added: “There’s kind Missouri state Sen. Kurt freshman Republican represen- of a race going on, which is can Schaefer, a Republican attor- tative from the St. Louis sub- local ordinances be passed ney general candidate from urb of Imperial, whose anti-bag faster than influence at the Columbia. “It would be ban measure is pending before state level can pre-empt absolute bedlam what some of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. them?” these communities would do to Environmental activists in In Utah, a new Salt Lake City their citizens if they had that Columbia, who pushed for the ordinance requiring business- ability.” Obama bans some military-style equipment provided to police WASHINGTON (AP) — In a launchers, bayonets or camou- That working group said in a surprise announcement coming flage uniforms. The federal gov- report out Monday that it devel- nine months after police in riot ernment also is exploring ways oped the list of newly banned   gear dispelled racially charged to recall prohibited equipment equipment because “the sub- protests, President Barack already distributed. stantial risk of misusing or Obama is banning the federal In addition, a longer list of overusing these items, which government from providing equipment the federal govern- are seen as militaristic in Dignified Services at Realistic Prices! some military-style equipment ment provides will come under nature, could significantly    to local departments and put- tighter control, including undermine community trust cookeshometowngrocer.com     2415 Georgetown Road, NE ting stricter controls on other wheeled armored vehicles like and may encourage tactics and or find us on facebook 473-2620 weapons and gear distributed to Humvees, manned aircraft, behaviors that are inconsistent law enforcement. drones, specialized firearms, with the premise of civilian law The announcement comes explosives, battering rams and enforcement.” The Justice after the White House suggested riot batons, helmets and Department did not respond to last year that Obama would shields. Starting in October, an inquiry about how many maintain programs that provide police will have to get approval pieces of equipment that are the type of military-style equip- from their city council, mayor or now banned had been previous- ment used to respond to demon- some other local governing body ly distributed through federal strators last summer in to obtain it, provide a persua- programs. Ferguson, Missouri, because of sive explanation of why it is The separate report from the their broader contribution to needed and have more training 21st Century Policing task force public safety. But an intera- and data collection on the use of has a long list of recommenda- gency group found “substantial the equipment. tions to improve trust in police, risk of misusing or overusing” The issue of police militariza- including encouraging more items like tracked armored vehi- tion rose to prominence last transparency about interactions cles, high-powered firearms and year after a white police officer with the public. The White House camouflage could undermine in Ferguson fatally shot said 21 police agencies nation- trust in police. unarmed black 18-year-old wide, including Camden and With scrutiny on police only Michael Brown, sparking nearby Philadelphia, have agreed increasing in the ensuing protests. Critics questioned why to start putting out never-before months after a series of highly police in full body armor with released data on citizen interac- publicized deaths of black sus- armored trucks responded to tions like use of force, stops, cita- pects nationwide, Obama also is dispel demonstrators, and tions and officer-involved shoot- unveiling the final report of a Obama seemed to sympathize ings. The administration also is task force he created to help when ordering a review of the launching an online toolkit to build confidence between police programs that provide the encourage the use of body cam- and minority communities in equipment. “There is a big dif- eras to record police interactions. particular. The announcements ference between our military And the Justice Department is come as Obama is visiting and our local law enforcement giving $163 million in grants to Camden, New Jersey, one of the and we don’t want those lines incentivize police departments to country’s most violent and poor- blurred,” Obama last in August. adopt the report’s recommenda- est cities. But he did not announce a tions. Obama plans to visit Camden ban in December with the publi- Ron Davis, director of the police headquarters before cation of the review, which Office of Community Oriented heading to a community center showed five federal agencies Policing Services at the to meet with youth and law spent $18 billion on programs Department of Justice, told enforcement and give a speech. that provided equipment includ- reporters he hoped the report “I’ll highlight steps all cities can ing 92,442 small arms, 44,275 could be a “key transformation- take to maintain trust between night-vision devices, 5,235 al document” in rebuilding trust the brave law enforcement offi- Humvees, 617 mine-resistant that has been destroyed in cers who put their lives on the vehicles and 616 aircraft. At the recent years between police and line, and the communities time, the White House defended minority communities. they’re sworn to serve and pro- the programs as proving to be “We are without a doubt sit- tect,” Obama said in his weekly useful in many cases, such as ting at a defining moment for address out Saturday. the response to the Boston American policing,” said Davis, In previewing the president’s Marathon bombing. Instead of a 30-year police veteran and for- trip, the White House said that repealing the programs, Obama mer chief of the East Palo Alto effective immediately, the feder- issued an executive order that (California) Police Department. al government will no longer required federal agencies that “We have a unique opportunity fund or provide armored vehi- run the programs to consult to redefine policing in our cles that run on a tracked sys- with law enforcement and civil democracy, to ensure that pub- tem instead of wheels, rights and civil liberties organi- lic safety becomes more than weaponized aircraft or vehicles, zations to recommend changes the absence of crime, that it firearms or ammunition of .50- that make sure they are must also include the presence caliber or higher, grenade accountable and transparent. of justice.” www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015— 11 MONDAY

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Phone 472-5041 or fax 614-6529 SportS [email protected] Miller flirts with no-hitter in Braves’ win MIAMI (AP) — Shelby Miller inning walk when Bour singled offseason. Miller said. “I wish it would made the Miami Marlins look on the first pitch, a 95-mph Redmond’s replacement will have finished differently.” so bad they fired their manag- fastball. Dee Gordon reached be announced Monday. Bench Bour entered the game as a er. on an infield single before Rob Leary also was fired. pinch hitter in the sixth. Miller’s no-hit bid ended with Martin Prado popped out, com- “We’re just looking for a new “You never want to be the two outs in the ninth inning pleting a three-game sweep for voice,” president of baseball last guy up there when some- Sunday when Justin Bour sin- the Braves. operations Michael Hill said. one gets a no-hitter,” Bour gled sharply up the middle, “Obviously things didn’t fin- Marlins bats were silent until said. “So I avoided that.” and the Atlanta Braves right- ish as we wanted to, but at the Bour’s hit on the 89th pitch Braves A.J. hander settled for a two-hitter same time we got a sweep,” from Miller. As the ball bound- Pierzynski said the pitch to to beat Miami 6-0. Miller said. “In the end I had a ed into center field, Miller Bour was Miller’s lone mistake. Two hits weren’t enough to lot of fun.” briefly looked toward the sky — “He wanted to throw it in off satisfy Marlins owner Jeffrey The Marlins couldn’t say the actually toward the closed the plate, and he threw it right Loria, who fired manager Mike same. Loria left his seat near retractable roof at Marlins down the middle,” Pierzynski Redmond shortly after the home plate in the fourth Park. said. “Those things happen. It game. Miami is off to a disap- inning, perhaps a sign of the The crowd of 23,075 gave the stinks, but Shelby pitched a lee Flames ready for pointing 16-22 start. owner’s restlessness regarding visiting pitcher a standing ova- great game.” Miller had retired 22 in a row a team that began the year with tion. Miller (5-1) came into the after Marcell Ozuna’s second- high hopes after an aggressive “He put a good swing on it,” game tied for second in the majors in ERA and lowered it to nccAA World series 1.33. From LEE SPORTS INFORMATION main stadium and Legacy Field, He benefited from an early When the NCCAA World located beside the main stadi- replay reversal to flirt with Series begins on Wednesday, the um. The Flames will open play what would have been the first Lee baseball club will be seeded at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at no-hitter for the Braves in 21 No. 2 in Pool B along with Legacy Field, facing Trinity years. The reversal erased an Oklahoma Christian, Bethesda Christian. They will play their infield single by pitcher (Calif.), Trinity Christian second game on Wednesday at 8 Henderson Alvarez in the third (Chicago) and Oakland City p.m., facing Bethesda at Legacy inning. (Ind.). Field. Miller only early runner was Pool A will consist of top-seed- On Thursday, Lee will move to erased on a double play, and ed Fresno Pacific (Calif.), Palm Prasco Park and test Oakland the right-hander faced the min- Beach Atlantic (Fla.), Central City at 2 p.m. The Flames will imum 24 batters in the first Baptist (Ark.), Toccoa Falls (Ga.) close out pool play Thursday eight innings. He threw a first- and Bluefield College (Va.). evening at 8 p.m. against third- pitch strike to 26 of 29 batters Each team in seeded Oklahoma Christian. and finished with 94 pitches, the 10-team Facts about the Series 70 for strikes. field will play All Lee games will feature live “Actually, in the bullpen I two games in radio broadcasts and didn’t feel the best,” Miller said. their own pool the audio will “The breaking pitches were not on Wednesday and be streamed very good, but in the game they two more games in around the came around and we made their pool on world. Simply some pitches and had some Thursday. The winner of Pool A go to goleeflames.com, great defensive plays.” will be play the runner-up of click on the schedule, locate the It was the fourth complete Pool B on Friday at 5 p.m. The game, and click on the listen live game of his career, and the sec- winner of Pool B will play the logo. ond in the past three starts. runner-up from Pool A on Friday Again in 2015, all World Miller even shut down major at 8 p.m. The championship Series games will be video league RBIs leader Giancarlo game is scheduled for Saturday streamed live by Tourbeau Stanton, who went 0 for 3 after at 1 p.m. Sports Group for a fee. To hitting long homers in each of Fresno Pacific defeated Lee in watch these broadcasts, visit the previous two games. the championship game last Tourbeau's website. Left fielder Todd year and returns another strong Additionally, all games will be Cunningham — who later con- NCAA Division II club to this scored live online there. fessed he was unaware Miller year's event. Lee, Oklahoma Admission to the champi- had a no-hitter going — caught Christian, Palm Beach Atlantic onships is FREE, and all base- a drive by Stanton a step from and Oakland City and other col- ball fans and parents are wel- the wall to end the seventh. leges are working their way come to view the action at Prasco That was the Marlins’ hardest- through the NCAA Division II Park and Legacy Field. In addi- hit ball. provisional period or are already tion to the exciting baseball, AP photo Alvarez nearly broke up full members of NCAA. there will be chances for fans to AtlAntA’s nick MArkAkis singles in the second inning Sunday against the Miami Marlins, participate in fun activities and in Miami. The World Series will be See BRAVES, Page 13 played at Prasco Park in Mason, contests throughout the tourna- Ohio. The park consists of the ment. Party time: Hawks’ streak, LeBron has Atlanta B-ball fans buzzing ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta fans love a big winner, Fans want to see if Atlanta’s cast of relative no- and they love big stars. names — albeit a lineup with four All-Stars — beat So the stage is set — the NBA’s biggest star the player many consider the world’s greatest in a playing in the biggest series in Atlanta Hawks his- seven-game series. tory. The party invitations have been sent, and the With the Hawks’ ascension to the top, the antic- infamously fair-weathered ATL fans should quick- ipation has been building all season. ly RSVP. Often criticized for their apathy, Hawks fans set The top-seeded Hawks are hosting LeBron a franchise record with 25 sellouts this season at James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday Philips Arena. The average attendance of 17,412 night in Atlanta’s first Eastern Conference finals. ranked 17th in the league — up from 28th last Not unexpectedly, Hawks fans are casting aside year at 14,339. The increase in actual turnout their usual naysayer expectations. appeared to be much greater. Longtime season-ticket holder Randy Kessler It’s not as if the Hawks are newcomers to the said in the past he’d root for the Hawks to face playoffs. This is Atlanta’s eighth straight postsea- James in the playoffs so he’d catch a glimpse of son appearance, the longest streak in the East. the star while expecting an early exit for the But the setting has changed for the Hawks and Hawks. their fans. Not this time. Kessler believes Atlanta has a real Before this season, the Hawks were only spar- chance to win a championship. This year, the ring partners for true contenders, always falling in Hawks have the best record. James and the the first or second round. Cavaliers are No. 2. “It’s been tough, always seeming to fall short, “I’m happy LeBron is coming,” Kessler said. “It’s even when we had Dominique (Wilkins),” said fun to watch him. But ... the chance to go to the another longtime fan, John Bednarski. “They (NBA) Finals is much bigger.” never could make it to the Eastern finals. I always Atlanta grinded out wins against the Brooklyn supported them and I’m just glad to see they final- AP photo Nets and Washington Wizards to set up the show- WAsHington WizArDs guArD John Wall passes the ball in front of Atlanta Hawks forward Paul down, a matchup that has the city buzzing. See HAWKS, Page 13 Millsap (4) and center Al Horford (15) in the second half Friday, in Washington. Hamlin benefits from clean air to win All-Star $1 million race CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — a short run is next to impossi- He wasn’t alone in his belief Had he not sped, he would have a car length of Hamlin, but Denny Hamlin intently watched ble. The 110-lap All-Star race that he had to be out front for tried to beat Hamlin on the Hamlin defended Harvick’s the qualifying event for concludes with a 10-lap sprint that final restart, which came restart to control the final 10 charge by moving into the cen- NASCAR’s annual All-Star race to the finish and it’s proven time after a mandatory four-tire pit laps. ter of the track as Harvick tried and noticed, as has been the and again to not be enough laps stop for the entire field. Cars He was unrepentant about to control the high line. The case in recent years, the driver for a challenger to mount a for- entered pit road in the order of speeding. move proved the difference in out front in the waning laps was midable attempt at the win. their average finishing position “Whoever gets the clean air holding off Harvick. almost certainly guaranteed the “The final 10 laps, you’ve got over the first four segments of with this format and this rules “Thought we were in a good win. to be on the front row,” Hamlin the race, and Hamlin was sixth package is going to drive away,” spot. I had committed to the As Greg Biffle led all 20 laps said. “Aero means so much with overall. Keselowski said. “I knew when I center of the corner and just of the Sprint Showdown to earn these cars nowadays that the But his Joe Gibbs Racing came out of my pit stall and the really lost the front of the car up a spot in the All-Star race, person out front just has a huge team had won the pole earlier 11 was pulling out with me that the racetrack, had to get out of Hamlin understood that nothing advantage. I knew once we got Saturday night, and he was pit- I either beat him to that line or the throttle, lost five or six about NASCAR’s current rules cleared going into turn one, we ting in the first stall on the lose the race. spots,” said Harvick. package has changed. To win had a great shot.” track. The No. 11 crew, consid- “I told my crew chief I’d rather But Harvick, who has been the $1 million prize on Saturday And that’s how Hamlin ered one of the top over-the-wall go down swinging than take a consistently fast for 17 months night, he’d have to be the leader earned what he considers the groups in the Sprint Cup Series, strike and wonder what might now, felt good about the way his exiting Turn 2 on the first lap of biggest win of his career. His used a rapid pit stop to get have been. I swung and car performed and was one of the final segment. victory in the dash-for-cash at Hamlin rolling and he held off missed.” the few drivers encouraged to AP photo Hamlin wasn’t alone in that gave Brad Keselowski in the race Ultimately, Hamlin only had return for next week’s Coca- Denny HAMlin celebrates theory. team owner Joe Gibbs his first back to the track. to hold off Kevin Harvick, who Cola 600. after winning the Sprint All-Star With clean air so critical in All-Star race victory in 24 years Keselowski rolled off second, had the speed in his car to make Only the longest race on the race at Charlotte Motor this current rules package, of trying, and it was the first for but was flagged for speeding a run at the win. Speedway, Saturday. chasing down the leader during manufacturer Toyota. and had to forfeit that position. Harvick closed to within half See HAMLIN, Page 13 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com

SCOREBOARD Lee coaching duo claim CCC title

From Staff Reports score of the event, Eddie and turning in the fifth best score of After leading by just a stroke Mike Watson posted a 67-65 — the two-day tournament with a after the first 18 holes, the Lee 132 to win the First Flight by a 68-67 — 135 to take the title. University coaching duo of John couple of strokes. Having to play some extra Maupin and Marty Rowe were Mike Usery and Pudgie Payne holes, the pairs of Art able to hold off all challengers to had the fourth best overall score Jordan/Doug Miller and Jim capture the 2015 Cleveland of the 36-hole event with a 65-69 Thompson/Ken Haney both fired Country Club Member-Member — 134, to take home the runner- 138s with the former carding two Championship Sunday. up spot in the First Flight. rounds of 69, while the latter With a tournament low round Third place in the flight went to went 68-70. Jordan and Miller of 9-under-par 63 Saturday, the Pokey Gray and Robert Hillard won the playoff for the runner-up Flames golf and Lady Flames with a 70-67 — 137. trophy. basketball coach capped their The Second Flight title had to The top three teams in the weekend with a 5-under 67 be decided by a playoff as the Fourth Flight had identical regu- Sunday for a 130 tally to take a tandems of Joe Markhan/Marty lation play scores of 144, but three-stroke victory in the Walker and Brent Andrew Jensen and John Inman, Championship Flight of the Copeland/Jarrod Neuharth both who shot 74-70, won the playoff annual event. came in at 143. Markhan and for the title. Bob Rice and Matthew Walker won the crown after Steve Campbell and Steve McNulty paired up for a second rounds of 69-74 tally, while Crass claimed second place after place run, putting together Copeland and Neuharth carded a a 69-75 tally, while Ron rounds of 64 and 69 to apply the 68-75. Coppinger and Steve Rapier were pressure to Maupin and Rowe. Just a stroke behind the top third, having fired the same 69- Third place in the top flight two teams were Ken Melton and 75 in regulation. went to partners Jimmy Balmer Mike Thomasson with a 70-74 — Closest to the pin awards went and Matt Jenne, who carded a 144 for third place. to John Haile and Rapier on The three top teams in the Saturday, plus Jon Underwood, 139 with rounds of 67 and 72. Third Flight all broke 140, with Ryan Hulton, Madison Trewhitt Turning in the second lowest Bill Burch and Len Graham and Joe King Sunday.

Baltimore 16 19 .457 4 x-Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. AP photo Toronto 17 22 .436 5 Saturday, May 30 on AiR central Division x-Chicago at Anaheim 8 p.m. RoRy MciLRoy watches a shot on the second hole during the final round of the Wells Fargo W L Pct GB TV SportsWatch Kansas City 24 14 .632 — Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday. Monday, May 18 Detroit 23 15 .605 1 GoLF Minnesota 21 17 .553 3 8 a.m. Chicago 17 17 .500 5 TGC — Ladies European PGA Tour, Turkish Airlines Cleveland 14 22 .389 9 nAScAR Sprint cup Ladies Open, second round, at Antalya, Turkey West Division nAScAR Sprint All-Star Race Results WL Pct GB Saturday McIlroy wins Wells Fargo 1 p.m. Houston 25 13 .658 — At charlotte Motor Speedway MLB — L.A. Angels at Toronto Los Angeles 19 18 .514 5½ concord, n.c. 7 p.m. Seattle 17 20 .459 7½ Lap length: 1.5 miles ESPN — St. Louis at N.Y. Mets Texas 16 22 .421 9 (Start position in parentheses) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — run,” McIlroy said. “I feel like But Rodgers, who earned his nHL Oakland 13 26 .333 12½ 1. (1) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 110 laps, 114.2 rating, 0 points. 8 p.m. Sunday’s Games 2. (20) Kevin Harvick, , 110, 109.1, 0. Rory McIlroy was more method- I’m a more controlled player first top-25 finish on the PGA NBCSN — Playoffs, conference finals, game 2, Tampa Baltimore 3, L.A. Angels 0 3. (16) , Chevrolet, 110, 129, 0. ical than electrifying Sunday. these days. I’ve learned how to Tour, made it interesting when Bay at N.Y. Rangers Kansas City 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 4. (9) , Chevrolet, 110, 93.7, 0. SocceR Tampa Bay 11, Minnesota 3 5. (17) , Toyota, 110, 78.9, 0. It was still effective. finish things off.” he played a seven-hole stretch 2:55 p.m. Houston 4, Toronto 2 6. (19) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 110, 69.9, 0. NBCSN — Premier League, Chelsea at West Bromwich Texas 5, Cleveland 1 7. (5) , Chevrolet, 110, 105.6, 0. Always in control, the top- Rodgers, playing on a spon- in 6-under par, sparked by an Chicago White Sox 7, Oakland 3 8. (11) , Ford, 110, 80.4, 0. ranked McIlroy became the first sor exemption, was the only eagle on the par-5 10th hole. Seattle 5, Boston 0 9. (3) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 110, 111, 0. St. Louis 2, Detroit 1 10. (7) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 110, 64.9, 0. two-time winner in the Wells player to mount any type of a But McIlroy didn’t flinch when on TAP Monday’s Games 11. (13) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 110, 59.5, 0. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 2-2) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 3-3), 12. (4) , Toyota, 110, 61, 0. Fargo Championship with a challenge, getting within three Rodgers drained a 15-foot putt Wednesday, May 20 1:07 13. (2) Greg Biffle, Ford, 110, 43.3, 0. seven-shot victory over Webb shots after a birdie at No. 15. on No. 15 to pull within three BASeBALL Milwaukee (Fiers 1-4) at Detroit (Lobstein 3-3), 7:08 14. (8) , Ford, 110, 31.7, 0. nccAA World Series Cleveland (Kluber 1-5) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 3-1), 15. (12) , Chevrolet, 110, 59.7, 0. Simpson and Patrick Rodgers. But there was too much ground shots of the lead. at Mason, ohio 8:10 16. (14) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 110, 41.9, 0. Lee vs. Trinity Christian, 1 Oakland (Pomeranz 2-3) at Houston (McCullers 0-0), 8:10 17. (10) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 110, 45.4, 0. McIlory closed with a 3-under to make up, and he played the Instead, McIlroy countered Lee vs. Bethesda, 8 Tuesday’s Games 18. (18) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 110, 30.8, 0. 69 to finish at 21-under 267, final two holes in 3-over and by rolling in a birdie putt on his TRAcK Minnesota (Nolasco 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-3), 7:05 19. (15) , Chevrolet, 110, 34.1, 0. TSSAA Spring Fling, Murfreesboro N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 3-1) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 3- 20. (6) , Chevrolet, 78, 30, 0. shattering the tournament finished with a 68. Simpson own on No. 14, moving to 21 Girls AAA pole vault finals, 3 2), 7:05 Race Statistics Thursday, May 21 Seattle (T.Walker 1-4) at Baltimore (Tillman 2-5), 7:05 Average Speed of Race Winner: 106.452 mph. record by five strokes. He shot a 72. under and regaining a four- BASeBALL L.A. Angels (Santiago 2-2) at Toronto (Hutchison 3-0), 7:07 Time of Race: 1 hour, 33 minutes, 0 seconds. entered the day with a four- McIlroy almost didn’t play at shot cushion. nccAA World Series Milwaukee (Nelson 1-4) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 3-4), 7:08 Margin of Victory: 0.923 seconds. at Mason, ohio Tampa Bay (Karns 3-1) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 2-0), 7:10 Caution Flags: 4 for 0 laps. stroke lead over Simpson after a Quail Hollow this week, but McIlroy then put an exclama- Lee vs. Oakland City (Ind.), 2 Texas (Gallardo 3-5) at Boston (Miley 2-4), 7:10 Lead Changes: 7 among 4 drivers. Lss. vs. Oklahoma Christian, 8 Cincinnati (Cueto 3-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-3), 8:10 Lap Leaders: D.Hamlin 1-14; K.Kahne 15-25; B.Keselowski course-record 61 on Saturday. decided he needed to play more tion point on the win by drilling TenniS Cleveland (Bauer 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2- 26-32; Ku.Busch 33; B.Keselowski 34-75; D.Hamlin 76-77; “Everything is firing on all because he needed the FedEx his approach shot from 145 TSSAA Spring Fling, Murfreesboro 3), 8:10 Ku.Busch 78-100; D.Hamlin 101-110. class AAA Doubles at old Fort Oakland (Gray 4-1) at Houston (R.Hernandez 1-3), 8:10 Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): cylinders for me,” McIlroy said. Cup points after the Masters. yards to 3 feet on No. 16 for his Jake Gibson/Shivang Patel (Cleveland) vs. Nathan B.Keselowski, 2 times for 49 laps; D.Hamlin, 3 times for 26 Yoder/Blake Armour (Brighton), 10 laps; Ku.Busch, 2 times for 24 laps; K.Kahne, 1 time for 11 McIlroy also won Match Play The win moved him into third tournament-record 27th birdie. TRAcK laps. Championship two weeks ago place in the standings. “I had a goal to go out there TSSAA Spring Fling, Murfreesboro GoLF Wins: J.Johnson, 3; K.Harvick, 2; Ku.Busch, 1; D.Earnhardt Girls AAA discus, 12:30 Jr., 1; D.Hamlin, 1; M.Kenseth, 1; B.Keselowski, 1; in San Francisco and has 11 McIlroy got off to a shaky and birdie the par 5s and the Girls running events finals, 4 Wells Fargo championship Par Scores J.Logano, 1. Friday, May 22 Sunday Top 16 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 437; 2. M.Truex Jr., 391; 3. PGA Tour titles. He has six top- start with a three-putt bogey on two drivable par 4s and I knew BASeBALL At Quail Hollow club J.Johnson, 389; 4. J.Logano, 375; 5. D.Earnhardt Jr., 360; 10 finishes in his last eight PGA No. 2 — his first in 167 holes — if I made six birdies there was nccAA World Series charlotte, n.c. 6. B.Keselowski, 343; 7. M.Kenseth, 331; 8. J.McMurray, at Mason, ohio Purse: $7.1 million 328; 9. J.Gordon, 317; 10. K.Kahne, 313; 11. A.Almirola, Tour starts. but quickly pulled it together. pretty much no chance that Semifinal game, 5 yardage: 7,562; Par 72 312; 12. P.Menard, 306; 13. R.Newman, 305; 14. Ku.Busch, Semifinal game, 8 Final 292; 15. D.Hamlin, 284; 16. C.Bowyer, 272. McIlroy won at Quail Hollow He didn’t have another bogey anybody could catch me,” TRAcK Rory McIlroy (500), $1,278,000 70-67-61-69—267 -21 nAScAR XFiniTy in in 2010 for his first PGA until the 17th hole, when he McIlroy said. “With my length TSSAA Spring Fling, Murfreesboro Patrick Rodgers, $624,800 68-68-70-68—274 -14 3M 250 Results Boys AAA long jump, 10 a.m. Webb Simpson (245), $624,800 67-67-68-72—274 -14 Sunday Tour title, shooting 15 under. had built a seven-stroke lead and the way I’m driving it, it’s a Boys AAA discus, 12:30 (115), $293,467 71-66-71-68—276 -12 At Boys AAA high jump, 1 Gary Woodland (115), $293,46770-71-68-67—276 -12 set the previous and outcome was already big advantage around here and newton, iowa Boys running events finals, 5 Robert Streb (115), $293,467 65-69-71-71—276 -12 Lap length: .875 miles tournament record of 16 under decided. it showed this week.” Saturday, May 23 Geoff Ogilvy (88), $228,975 69-69-71-68—277 -11 (Start position in parentheses) BASeBALL Justin Thomas (88), $228,975 69-73-65-70—277 -11 1. (4) Chris Buescher, Ford, 259 laps, 139.5 rating, 47 in 2008. Simpson failed to capitalize It also helped having a big nccAA World Series Jason Bohn (73), $184,600 72-68-69-69—278 -10 points, $91,509. at Mason, ohio Brendan Steele (73), $184,600 69-69-68-72—278 -10 “The golf course just sets up on McIlroy’s early mistake, lead. 2. (6) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 259, 137.1, 44, $70,020. Championship game, 1 Shawn Stefani (73), $184,600 69-70-70-69—278 -10 3. (1) Erik Jones, Toyota, 259, 110.2, 0, $57,688. really well for me,” McIlroy shooting 37 on the front nine “You can pick and choose (73), $184,60069-71-70-68—278 -10 4. (3) , Chevrolet, 259, 101.7, 40, $40,566. Scott Brown (58), $137,267 71-68-69-71—279 -9 5. (13) , Ford, 259, 113.9, 40, $36,811. said. that included a double bogey where you want to be aggres- Danny Lee (58), $137,267 71-69-69-70—279 -9 6. (8) Darrell Wallace Jr., Ford, 259, 105.5, 38, $33,637. (58), $137,267 71-69-68-71—279 -9 Phil Mickelson called on the par-3 sixth when he sive,” McIlroy said. BASKeTBALL 7. (14) Ben Rhodes, Chevrolet, 259, 87.3, 37, $32,286. Kevin Chappell (54), $113,600 66-73-74-67—280 -8 8. (5) Brandon Jones, Chevrolet, 259, 94.5, 0, $31,236. McIlroy’s performance this three-putted from 8 feet. That Rodgers ran out of gas on No. nBA Daily Playoff Glance Tony Finau (54), $113,600 73-67-70-70—280 -8 9. (10) , Ford, 259, 89.3, 35, $30,106. conFeRence SeMiFinALS Boo Weekley (54), $113,600 71-70-67-72—280 -8 10. (11) , Chevrolet, 259, 94.2, 34, week “impressive.” dropped the Charlotte resident 17 when he dunked his tee shot (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Carlos Ortiz (52), $99,400 70-71-66-74—281 -7 $30,123. Thursday, May 14 (48), $71,621 67-76-68-71—282 -6 McIlroy had another word to six shots back and he was in the water and took a double 11. (7) , Chevrolet, 259, 92.5, 33, $28,617. Cleveland 94, Chicago 73, Cleveland wins series 4-2 Chesson Hadley (48), $71,621 67-77-70-68—282 -6 12. (16) Ryan Reed, Ford, 259, 85.5, 33, $28,062. describe his play on the back never in contention again. bogey to fall seven shots back. Houston 119, L.A. Clippers 107 Will MacKenzie (48), $71,621 69-68-70-75—282 -6 13. (18) John Wes Townley, Chevrolet, 259, 80.5, 0, Friday, May 15 Hideki Matsuyama (48), $71,621 69-71-70-72—282 $27,532. nine. “He’s our best player right Still, it was a solid finish for Atlanta 94, Washington 91, Atlanta wins series 4-2 -6 14. (9) , Chevrolet, 258, 105.9, 30, $27,003. Golden State 108, Memphis 95, Golden State wins series Sean O'Hair (48), $71,621 74-69-67-72—282 -6 “Boring,” he said with a now and I wish more than any- Rodgers, who earned an auto- 15. (19) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 258, 75.2, 29, 4-2 Pat Perez (48), $71,621 73-71-68-70—282 -6 $26,873. laugh. thing I could have shot a couple matic berth in The Colonial Sunday, May 17 John Peterson (48), $71,621 71-70-70-71—282 -6 16. (20) David Starr, Toyota, 258, 67, 28, $26,321. Houston 113, L.A. Clippers 100, Houston wins series 4-3 Jonthan Randolph (48), $71,621 70-71-71-70—282 17. (21) , Chevrolet, 257, 68.4, 27, $26,094. Unlike his win in 2010, under on the front to make it next week by virtue of his top- conFeRence FinALS -6 18. (2) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 257, 101.9, 27, $27,042. (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Steven Alker (39), $43,310 69-72-72-70—283 -5 McIlroy didn’t finish in a flurry more exciting,” Simpson said. 10 finish. 19. (24) , Toyota, 257, 61, 25, $25,615. Tuesday, May 19 Ricky Barnes (39), $43,310 67-73-72-71—283 -5 20. (25) , Chevrolet, 257, 66.4, 24, $25,888. by carding 3s on the last six “Just didn’t have it today.” “It has given me a lot of con- Houston at Golden State, 9 p.m. Daniel Berger (39), $43,310 71-68-70-74—283 -5 21. (15) , Ford, 257, 70.1, 23, $25,261. Wednesday, May 20 K.J. Choi (39), $43,310 68-72-69-74—283 -5 22. (23) , Toyota, 256, 57, 22, $25,130. holes. On Sunday he played the McIlroy reached 20 under on fidence moving forward,” Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m. Lucas Glover (39), $43,310 71-72-68-72—283 -5 23. (40) , Toyota, 256, 57.2, 21, $18,978. Thursday, May 21 Morgan Hoffmann (39), $43,31072-70-72-69—283 -5 last half-dozen holes in 1-under. No. 12 when he knocked his Rodgers said. 24. (29) , Chevrolet, 255, 51.7, 20, $24,828. Houston at Golden State, 9 p.m. Matt Jones (39), $43,310 69-70-70-74—283 -5 25. (30) Jamie Dick, Chevrolet, 255, 43.2, 19, $24,852. Then again, he didn’t really approach shot from 132 yards Mickelson finished in a Friday, May 22 William McGirt (39), $43,310 72-70-74-67—283 -5 26. (22) , Toyota, 254, 56.7, 18, $24,575. Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m. George McNeill (39), $43,310 69-69-75-70—283 -5 27. (31) , Chevrolet, 253, 46.8, 17, $24,449. need to shoot lights out with to 2 feet of the cup for a tap-in three-way tie for fourth place at Saturday, May 23 Mchael Thompson (39), $43,310 67-71-73-72—283 28. (33) , Chevrolet, 252, 39.2, 16, $18,298. Golden State at Houston, 9 p.m. -5 nobody chasing him. birdie and it looked as if he 12 under with Gary Woodland 29. (36) , Chevrolet, 247, 35.7, 15, $18,171. Sunday, May 24 Retief Goosen (29), $27,690 72-70-67-75—284 -4 30. (37) , Dodge, 247, 33.7, 14, $18,345. “It was a more controlled might coast the rest of the way. and Robert Streb. Atlanta at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Charles Howell III (29), $27,69075-69-71-69—284 -4 31. (39) John Jackson, Dodge, 247, 30.3, 13, $17,889. Monday, May 25 Billy Hurley III (29), $27,690 67-75-73-69—284 -4 32. (17) , Chevrolet, accident, 215, 68.3, 12, Golden State at Houston, 9 p.m. Kevin Kisner (29), $27,690 69-73-71-71—284 -4 $23,778. Tuesday, May 26 (29), $27,690 74-69-70-71—284 -4 33. (27) Eric McClure, Toyota, accident, 160, 41.4, 11, Atlanta at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. John Merrick (29), $27,690 71-70-71-72—284 -4 $23,662. Lee wins LPGA Tour’s Kingsmill Championship Wednesday, May 27 Brian Stuard (29), $27,690 70-70-73-71—284 -4 34. (26) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, accident, 151, 60.7, 10, $23,551. x-Houston at Golden State, 9 p.m. Steve Wheatcroft (29), $27,690 74-66-74-70—284 -4 35. (32) Ryan Ellis, Toyota, electrical, 99, 44, 0, $17,436. Thursday, May 28 (29), $27,690 71-71-71-71—284 -4 36. (35) B.J. McLeod, Chevrolet, brakes, 68, 34.2, 0, WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — 16th, she knocked her first $114,651 coming in. x-Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m. Steven Bowditch (21), $18,016 73-71-72-69—285 -3 $15,678. Friday, May 29 Martin Flores (21), $18,016 69-67-76-73—285 -3 37. (28) , Chevrolet, suspension, 42, 38.6, Minjee Lee didn’t expect her putt about 4 feet past the hole, So Yeon Ryu started her day x-Golden State at Houston, 9 p.m. (21), $18,016 70-73-72-70—285 -3 7, $14,678. Saturday, May 30 Ryan Moore (21), $18,016 71-71-73-70—285 -3 rookie season on the LPGA then missed the comebacker, with three consecutive birdies 38. (12) , Chevrolet, parked, 39, 38.3, 6, x-Atlanta at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Carl Pettersson (21), $18,016 68-72-72-73—285 -3 $19,678. Tour to include a victory. Now but said she didn’t let the bogey and finished second, with Sunday, May 31 Scott Pinckney (21), $18,016 76-68-66-75—285 -3 39. (34) , Toyota, brakes, 4, 31.3, 5, x-Houston at Golden State, 9 p.m. Sam Saunders (21), $18,016 75-68-70-72—285 -3 $12,678. that she has proved herself bother her. Alison Lee another shot back. Monday, june 1 Bo Van Pelt (21), $18,016 70-71-72-72—285 -3 40. (38) , Toyota, electrical, 0, 29.7, 4, $11,678. x-Cleveland at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m. (15), $16,188 74-70-70-72—286 -2 wrong by winning the Kingsmill Her goal for the last 2 ½ “Sometimes early morning Race Statistics Jason Gore (15), $16,188 70-71-72-73—286 -2 Average Speed of Race Winner: 94.242 mph. Championship, she’s thinking holes was “to make pars,” she my body is still not awake, but Martin Laird (15), $16,188 72-70-73-71—286 -2 Time of Race: 2 hours, 24 minutes, 17 seconds. Sangmoon Bae (10), $15,407 70-72-73-72—287 -1 Margin of Victory: 0.523 seconds. she can do it again. said, and she managed to do this morning my body condi- BASeBALL Alex Cejka (10), $15,407 71-70-74-72—287 -1 Caution Flags: 9 for 54 laps. Andres Gonzales (10), $15,407 72-71-73-71—287 -1 The 18-year-old Australian, that at Nos. 17 and 18. tion was even better than yes- Lead Changes: 9 among 5 drivers. national League (10), $15,407 69-69-77-72—287 -1 Lap Leaders: D.Suarez 1-48; C.Buescher 49-66; C.Elliott who turned professional in She became the third rookie terday,” Ryu said. “So I pretty east Division Michael Putnam (10), $15,407 70-73-72-72—287 -1 67-144; C.Buescher 145-180; R.Blaney 181; C.Buescher WL Pct GB Patrick Reed (10), $15,407 66-74-72-75—287 -1 182-219; C.Elliott 220-255; R.Reed 256-257; C.Buescher September, shook off a three- to win this year and earned much made every shot and New York 22 16 .579 — Carlos Sainz Jr (10), $15,407 74-69-72-72—287 -1 258-259. Washington 22 17 .564 ½ Henrik Stenson (10), $15,407 72-71-73-71—287 -1 putt bogey on her first hole $195,000. Her earnings were every putt. So, yeah, perfect Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): C.Elliott, Atlanta 18 19 .486 3½ Scott Gutschewski, $14,697 69-70-75-74—288 E 2 times for 114 laps; C.Buescher, 4 times for 94 laps; Monday morning and finished this morning.” Miami 16 22 .421 6 Colt Knost (5), $14,697 75-68-73-72—288 E D.Suarez, 1 time for 48 laps; R.Reed, 1 time for 2 laps; Philadelphia 16 23 .410 6½ (2), $14,342 71-69-68-81—289 +1 R.Blaney, 1 time for 1 lap. with two pars for a 6-under 65 Alison Lee, who started on central Division Chad Collins (2), $14,342 72-70-73-74—289 +1 Top 10 in Points: 1. C.Buescher, 368; 2. T.Dillon, 360; 3. WL Pct GB Bill Haas (2), $14,342 72-70-71-76—289 +1 and 15-under 269 total. the par-5 15th, made birdie C.Elliott, 337; 4. D.Wallace Jr., 331; 5. B.Scott, 326; 6. St. Louis 25 12 .676 — Andres Romero (1), $14,058 70-73-73-75—291 +3 R.Smith, 320; 7. E.Sadler, 317; 8. R.Reed, 288; 9. It was her first title as a pro- after Minjee Lee’s bogey, trim- Chicago 21 16 .568 4 David Toms (1), $13,916 72-70-73-77—292 +4 Cincinnati 18 20 .474 7½ James Hahn (1), $13,774 73-71-72-77—293 +5 B.Gaughan, 283; 10. D.Suarez, 281. fessional. She became the sev- ming her deficit from four Pittsburgh 18 20 .474 7½ Made cut did not finish inDy 500 Lineup Milwaukee 13 25 .342 12½ Blake Adams (1), $13,561 73-71-73—217 +1 After Sunday qualifying; race Sunday, May 24 enth LPGA Tour player to win strokes to two. But her West Division Jim Renner (1), $13,561 72-71-74—217 +1 At Motor Speedway before her 19th birthday. approaches to Nos. 16 and 17 WL Pct GB Max Homa (1), $13,206 72-71-75—218 +2 indianapolis Los Angeles 24 13 .649 — John Huh (1), $13,206 70-74-74—218 +2 Lap length: 2.5 miles “I didn’t think this moment left her long putts, neither of San Francisco 20 18 .526 4½ Jhonattan Vegas (1), $13,206 72-72-74—218 +2 (car number in parentheses) San Diego 19 20 .487 6 Angel Cabrera (1), $12,851 69-74-76—219 +3 1. (9) , Chevrolet, 02:38.7579 (226.760) would come this year, so I’m which fell, and she made bogey Arizona 15 21 .417 8½ Freddie Jacobson (1), $12,851 70-74-75—219 +3 2. (1) Will Power, Chevrolet, 02:39.0458 (226.350) stoked to have won,” she said at No. 18. Colorado 13 21 .382 9½ Jon Curran (1), $12,638 73-71-76—220 +4 3. (22) Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 02:39.1900 (226.145) Sunday’s Games 4. (10) , Chevrolet, 02:39.6428 (225.503) after signing autographs “On 16 and 17, I felt like I hit Atlanta 6, Miami 0 5. (3) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 02:39.6439 (225.502) N.Y. Mets 5, Milwaukee 1 6. (25) Justin Wilson, , 02:39.8022 (225.279) behind the 18th green while two good putts, but they didn’t San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 8 HocKey 7. (11) Sebastien Bourdais, Chevrolet, 02:39.8626 Philadelphia 6, Arizona 0 (225.193) waiting to see if her lead would go in,” the 20-year-old student Pittsburgh 3, Chicago Cubs 0 nHL Daily Playoff Glance 8. (27) Marco Andretti, Honda, 02:39.8659 (225.189) hold up. “Just because I won in at UCLA said. “And on 18, I just L.A. Dodgers 1, Colorado 0 conFeRence FinALS 9. (21) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 02:39.8670 (225.187) Washington 10, San Diego 5 (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) 10. (6) JR Hildebrand, Chevrolet, 02:39.9297 (225.099) my rookie season, I feel like I kind of gave up on myself and I St. Louis 2, Detroit 1 Saturday, May 16 11. (26) Carlos Munoz, Honda, 02:39.9703 (225.042) could probably do it again. It shouldn’t have done that. I Monday’s Games NY Rangers 2, Tampa Bay 1, NY Rangers leads series 1- 12. (20T) Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet, 02:40.0830 (224.883) Milwaukee (Fiers 1-4) at Detroit (Lobstein 3-3), 7:08 0 13. (32) Oriol Servia, Honda, 02:40.1585 (224.777) just kind of gives me confidence should have finished strong.” Arizona (R.De La Rosa 4-2) at Miami (Haren 4-2), 7:10 Sunday, May 17 14. (83) , Chevrolet, 02:40.1828 (224.743) St. Louis (Lackey 2-2) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-1), 7:10 Anaheim 4, Chicago 1, Anaheim leads series 1-0 15. (2) , Chevrolet, 02:40.2446 that I can play out here and Both Lees were to play in a Philadelphia (Hamels 3-3) at Colorado (Lyles 2-3), 8:40 Monday, May 18 (224.657) win out here.” U.S. Open qualifier near Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. 16. (28) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, 02:40.3041 (224.573) Minnesota (Nolasco 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-3), 7:05 Tuesday, May 19 17. (15) , Honda, 02:40.5064 (224.290) Lee surged into the lead Richmond on Monday. Minjee N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 3-1) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 3- Chicago at Anaheim, 9 p.m. 18. (18) Carlos Huertas, Honda, 02:40.5473 (224.233) 2), 7:05 Wednesday, May 20 19. (29) Simona de Silvestro, Honda, 02:40.8304 Sunday with a round highlight- Lee qualified with her victory, Milwaukee (Nelson 1-4) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 3-4), 7:08 N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. (223.838) ed by a five-hole stretch that but Alison Lee forfeited her Arizona (Hellickson 1-3) at Miami (Cosart 1-3), 7:10 Thursday, May 21 20. (7) James Jakes, Honda, 02:40.8651 (223.790) St. Louis (Wacha 5-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 3-3), 7:10 Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m. 21. (19) Tristan Vautier, Honda, 02:40.8960 (223.747) she played in 5 under before spot and planned to try to get Tampa Bay (Karns 3-1) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 2-0), 7:10 Friday, May 22 22. (48) , Honda, 02:40.9140 (223.722) Cincinnati (Cueto 3-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-3), 8:10 N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. 23. (8) , Chevrolet, 02:41.0051 (223.595) darkness halted play. She into a qualifier Tuesday in Philadelphia (Harang 4-3) at Colorado (Bettis 0-0), 8:40 Saturday, May 23 24. (5) James Hinchcliffe, Honda, 02:41.0602 (223.519) Chicago Cubs (Hammel 3-1) at San Diego (Shields 5-0), returned to the Kingsmill California. Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m. 25. (43) Conor Daly, Honda, 02:41.0865 (223.482) AP photo 10:10 Sunday, May 24 26. (24) Townsend Bell, Chevrolet, 02:41.1119 (223.447) Resort’s River Course early Perrine Delacour of France, L.A. Dodgers (Frias 3-0) at San Francisco (T.Hudson 1-3), x-Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers 8 p.m. 27. (14) Takuma Sato, Honda, 02:41.2718 (223.226) Minjee Lee chips a shot to 10:15 Monday, May 25 28. (63) Pippa Mann, Honda, 02:41.3600 (223.104) Monday with a four-stroke the leader entering the final American League x-Chicago at Anaheim, 9 p.m. 29. (98) Gabby Chaves, Honda, 02:41.4958 (222.916) lead. the flag on the 7th hole during round, closed with a 71 and east Division Tuesday, May 26 30. (17) Sebastian Saavedra, Chevrolet, 02:41.5086 WL Pct GB x-N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. (222.898) Having marked her ball the LPGA tour’s Kingsmill finished fourth. Top-ranked New York 22 17 .564 — Wednesday, May 27 31. (41) Jack Hawksworth, Honda, 02:40.9022 (223.738) Tampa Bay 21 18 .538 1 x-Anaheim at Chicago, 8 p.m. 32. (4) Stefano Coletti, Chevrolet, 02:42.1617 (222.001) about 15 feet from the hole Championship, in Williamsburg, Lydia Ko tied for 16th at 5 Boston 18 20 .474 3½ Friday, May 29 33. (88) Bryan Clauson, Chevrolet, 02:42.6328 (221.358). Sunday night on the par-4 Va., Sunday. under. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015— 13 Rockets back in conference finals, first 1st time since ’97 HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston eight points with less than 2 1/2 they head home early yet again. Rockets are heading to the minutes remaining. Harden made “It’s disappointing,” Griffin Western Conference finals for the a pair of free throws after that, said. “We were close, but close first time in 18 years after over- but a dunk by DeAndre Jordan doesn’t really count. Almost coming a 3-1 series deficit to got the Clippers within eight doesn’t count. We were up 3-1 eliminate the Los Angeles again. This time, Trevor Ariza hit and didn’t put them away. We Clippers. a 3 from the corner to secure the can’t look at anybody but our- “It’s the ultimate confidence- victory. selves.” booster,” James Harden said. Howard was nervous until Los Angeles never led, but tied “There’s only a handful of teams Ariza hit the final 3 and worried it twice in the first 4 minutes. The that’s done that. We fought back. the Clippers might be the ones to Clippers insisted Saturday that We fought three really hard orchestrate an unlikely comeback they’d gotten over Thursday’s games and came away with it.” this time. loss, but looked listless early in Harden scored 31 points, “Please, we can’t let them pull this one as Houston built the Dwight Howard had 16 points an us on us,” Howard said he was lead. and 15 rebounds and the Rockets thinking during their late run. “I love my team,” Clippers never trailed in a 113-100 victory Griffin had 27 points and Chris coach Doc Rivers said. “I love the over the Clippers on Sunday, Paul had 26 points and 10 fact that they wanted to win so sending them to the conference assists. bad that, in my opinion, we finals for the first time since The Western Conference finals almost couldn’t win. We have to 1997. begin Tuesday night at Golden fix that part. It requires great It’s the ninth time in NBA his- State. trust in each other. Our guys tory that a team has overcome a Ariza finished with 22 points were trying to do it on their own.” 3-1 series deficit to win a playoff and made six 3-pointers. Little went right for the series. Every fan in the arena was Clippers for most of the game and The Rockets overcame a 19- given a red shirt emblazoned with when a dunk by Jordan early in point third-quarter deficit in the words “Clutch City” in yellow the fourth quarter simply Game 6 on Thursday night to stay letters, bringing back the moniker bounced out of the rim, the big AP photo alive. No such heroics were need- of the 1994 and ‘95 teams that man could only look at the basket Houston roCkets guArd Jason Terry is blocked by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre ed Sunday when they were up by won back-to-back titles. These in disgust. The frustration was Jordan in the first half in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals Sunday, in Houston. 17 after three and Howard Rockets lived up to the nickname, evident with Paul too, as he angri- opened the fourth quarter with a winning their third straight game ly threw the ball after picking up seven rebounds. for L.A. but Harden shook off before dishing to Smith on the 3-point play to push it to 88-68. to become the first team to win a an offensive foul later in the A 3-pointer by Jamal Crawford Austin Rivers and stepped back next possession and he swished a “When you’re down 19 on the playoff series after trailing 3-1 fourth. with about 2 1/2 minutes left in for a jump shot near the buzzer to 3-pointer to make it 65-57. road, it’s easy to give in and just since the Phoenix Suns did it in Harden was under the weather the third quarter cut the lead to leave Houston up 85-68 entering The Rockets remained up by 8 say, ‘Maybe next year,’” Harden 2006 against the Lakers. and on the bench in the fourth eight points. Houston scored the the fourth. midway through the quarter said. “But I think the injuries After taking a two-game lead quarter when Josh Smith and next nine points, with five from The Clippers opened the sec- when Howard was called for a throughout the entire year kind of after four games the Clippers Corey Brewer helped Houston Ariza, to push it to 83-66. ond half with an 11-4 run, with three second violation. But Griffin made us fight through adversity looked destined to be heading to outscore Los Angeles 51-20 to Pablo Prigioni grabbed two five points from Paul, to get to 60- launched a bad pass that Prigioni no matter what. We always find a the conference finals for the first close out the win in Game 6. The straight steals from Griffin in that 57 with 8 1/2 minutes left in the snatched up and converted on way to fight, and another case time in franchise history. But MVP runner-up looked back to span. Griffin fell to the court on third quarter. the mistake with a 3-pointer to was being down 3-1.” they failed in all three chances to full strength on Sunday, scoring the second one and shook his Harden got Houston going after make it 70-59. Blake Griffin scored five points put Houston away and are now 12 points in the first quarter and head as Prigioni darted away with that, driving into the lane and fin- The Rockets led 56-46 at half- in a 9-0 run to cut the lead to left to ponder their collapse as finishing with eight assists and the ball. Crawford made a layup ishing with a one-handed dunk time. Raiders’ Del Rio: Deflategate ruling like USC ‘overreaction’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — throw these balls around, and ed to the investigation of extra Bowl. Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del one of the reasons the sport is benefits for Bush and his fami- “I still want this job. Just kid- Rio is not a fan of the discipline so popular is the ability of guys ly. ding, I like my job,” Del Rio said. handed down against the New like Peyton (Manning) and “It breaks my heart that is “It’s a storied program. It’s a England Patriots and quarter- Brady to throw the ball the way what happened to the university special place. It’s near and dear back Tom Brady in the they do.” and for the kids playing here to me. It would have been an “Deflategate” scandal, likening it Seattle Seahawks coach Pete and for the fans that follow it, honor had they chosen me. I to the heavy sanctions received Carroll, a fellow USC Hall of because it wasn’t dealt with don’t think the timing worked by his alma mater, Southern Fame inductee this weekend for properly and it wasn’t done particularly well. It wasn’t a California, in the NCAA’s Reggie his remarkable success in rightly,” Carroll said. great time to pause and wait a Bush investigation. directing the Trojans to two USC was handed a two-year couple of months for another “I think there are some simi- national championships and bowl ban and significant schol- guy to come back home.” larities in terms of an overreac- seven consecutive BCS bowls arship reductions shortly after The timing did line up for Del tion, from my standpoint,” Del and Pac-10 titles during the Carroll left for the Seahawks. Rio last fall, as a bye week for AP photo Rio said Saturday, prior to the 2000s, supported the league’s Del Rio could have ushered the Broncos allowed him to ClevelAnd CAvAliers guArd Kyrie Irving grimaces dur- former All-America linebacker’s decision to investigate whether USC through the final season of attend the introduction of the ing the first half against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Thursday. induction into the USC Athletics balls were properly inflated in those penalties last year had he 2015 Hall of Fame class during Hall of Fame. “I think it was a the AFC championship game. been hired as head coach USC’s game against Oregon little bit overdone, but that’s “Nobody wants to play this instead of Steve Sarkisian in State. Del Rio’s son, Luke, was a somebody else’s problem right game thinking that somebody Dec. 2013, but he acknowledged backup quarterback for the Cavs’ Irving sits out practice, now.” has some kind of advantage, it was not feasible for the pro- Beavers and played in the Del Rio said the NFL would players and fans alike, and so gram to wait. fourth quarter. status for Game 1 uncertain have been better served by they did the right thing in fol- Del Rio was the Denver “That was overwhelming for warning quarterbacks that tam- lowing up on it,” Carroll said. Broncos’ defensive coordinator me, to be here where I played on INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) “But we hope so. pering with the ball would not However, Carroll took the at the time, but would not have that field and then see my son — LeBron James should have Irving has been toughing be tolerated going forward, not- opportunity to again blast the been available to join USC until actually get in the game,” said had a stethoscope hanging out his first NBA postseason ing that prolific passing offenses NCAA for its handling of the shortly before national signing Del Rio, who had never attended around his neck as he reeled since spraining his right foot have helped drive the game’s Bush case. He expressed sup- day as the Broncos lost to a USC game as a fan before that off the latest medical updates in Game 2 of Cleveland’s unprecedented popularity. port for former USC running Carroll’s Seahawks in the Super night. “Very proud moment.” on him and his teammates. opening-round series against “Everybody understands that backs coach Todd McNair and “It goes without saying that Boston. He scored 25 in Game quarterbacks all want to get the his defamation suit against the we’re banged up right now,” 5 against Chicago, and said balls how they like them, and NCAA, which led to the release the pseudo Dr. J said before the series close-out why not?” Del Rio said. “They of hundreds of documents relat- Saturday. win that he had never under- Hawks As they prepare to meet the gone more treatment to pre- From Page 11 Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern pare for one game. Conference finals, the But it all went for naught Cavaliers are hurting. when he tweaked his knee, ly broke through.” and we recorded it. None of us Kyrie Irving has a tender and Irving spent the remain- Hamlin Hawks forward Paul Millsap would look at any scores until left knee and sore right foot, der of the game on the bench From Page 11 said he understands the team’s we got home and then we all sat James played the past two with his leg wrapped. poor record in past postseasons. down and watched it together. games on a sprained left Cleveland also got a scare “Personally, it means a lot to We love it.” ankle and has “other nicks when Thompson, the club’s NASCAR schedule could very year that didn’t share a track be a part of this,” Millsap said. SportSouth, the Fox Sports much turn into a single-file with a Sprint Cup race, Iowa and bruises,” guard Iman relentless rebounder, got “Atlanta has a lot of history and regional television home of the Shumpert has a strained flipped while making a layup snooze-fest with meaningful gave series regulars a chance to to give this to them ... it’s great. Hawks, reports viewership grew passes at the front of the field at run without being overshadowed groin, forward Tristan and landed hard on his We’re not just out there playing by 120 percent — from a 1.0 rat- Thompson a bruised shoulder shoulder. But other than a minimum. by the sport’s more established for ourselves.” ing to 2.2 — this season. Yet NASCAR has indicated its stars. and Kevin Love is out for the being sore he’s OK. Bednarski, his wife Joni and Kessler said he has been a postseason following shoulder The Cavs have managed to 2016 rules package will likely With the day to itself, 12-year-old son Mark are exam- season-ticket holder since look very similar to the current NASCAR’s second-tier series put surgery. advance despite their health ples of the energized fan base. Philips Arena opened in 1999. Fortunately for the Cavs, issues, but they’ll need to be package — meaning unless on one of its best shows of the They made the four-hour drive Before this year, he said it was something dramatic happens year. they’ve got time to ice those closer to 100 percent to han- from the Savannah area for four difficult to find friends who injuries and heal before Game dle the Hawks, the East’s top- soon, this is the style of racing qualified the No. games this season, even though would share his seats. Now the fans and drivers will see for at 20 car first Saturday while 1 on Wednesday night in seeded team which beat the commitment required hotel bandwagon is filling. Atlanta. Cleveland three out of four least another full season. Jones backed up Kyle Busch at reservations. “I actually feel bad because all That seems to be the prefer- the Sprint Cup All-Star race in Of all Cleveland’s aches times in the regular season. “That is dedication and we the people I’ve invited all the and pains, Irving’s knee James has been impressed ence of team owners, who are Charlotte. But the driver switch love it,” said Joni Bednarski, years would say no, I don’t want forced to spend money with forced Jones to start at the rear injury is the most significant with Atlanta’s balance. who says Hawks games have to come downtown,” Kessler and bears watching. The All- “You can’t just key in on every change. of the field. become must-see TV events in said. “Now they’re all calling. It’s “There’s been good communi- Buescher grabbed an early Star point guard has been one guy,” he said. “All five her home. unbelievable. But I don’t rub it dealing with tendinitis in the guys that’s on the floor at that cation between the car owners lead, only to watch Elliott pass “We don’t miss a game,” she in and say you should have done and NASCAR — before we make him for an advantage he kept for knee for several weeks, and time, you have to have your said. “One time, we had to be it before. I get it. he aggravated the condition antennae up. I think it starts a change, we look at the costs a third of the race. somewhere when a game was on “Now, it’s a fun time.” associated with it,” said Roger A strong pit stop gave on Thursday in the first half with Jeff Teague. He’s an All- Penske. “The main thing is we’ve Buescher the lead back with of Game 6 in Chicago. He sat Star for a reason. His aggres- got to have enough time. That’s about 100 laps left. out the final 33 minutes as siveness, the way he pushes where they were if they weren’t But Brennan Poole was sub- the Cavs closed out the Bulls the tempo, and then it just able to make a decision by end sequently black-flagged by Braves by getting a huge contribution falls in to everyone else on of May, early June and let you NASCAR after it said he inten- from Irving’s backup, that team. They do a great job From Page 11 know six months ahead of time, tionally hit JJ Yeley, sending Matthew Dellavedova, who of playing together.” it’s pretty hard to execute.” him into the wall. scored a team-high 19 points. After turbulence caused in Irving was seen Friday by the regular season by Buescher rallies to win It appeared to be retaliation Miller’s bid in the third when he Tuesday for the Braves when by Poole for a two-car crash was ruled safe trying to beat out they begin a two-game series at team doctors, who prescribed injuries, trades and endless NASCAR Xfinity race in Iowa involving the pair earlier in the a soft grounder to short. home against Tampa Bay. rest and Cleveland’s playmak- scrutiny, the Cavs have bond- NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Chris er did not participate in ed during the playoffs, partly race. Following a review that took Gosselin leaves game Buescher pulled away on a “We just got into it. Just part three minutes and five seconds, Saturday’s workout at because of adversity. They restart in a green-white-check- of racing. I hate that it hap- the call was reversed to end the with sprained left thumb Cleveland Clinic Courts. lost Love in Game 4 of the ered finish Sunday to win the pened between me and JJ, but inning and erase the hit. (AP) — Atlanta Braves third Cavs coach David Blatt said Boston series and then NASCAR Xfinity Series race at that’s just how it goes some- Replays on the video score- baseman Rich Gosselin left his Irving’s status for the series endured a two-game suspen- the Iowa Speedway. times,” Poole said. board appeared inconclusive, team’s game at Miami in the opener remains in question. sion for J.R. Smith, and now Buescher raced to his first Elliott eventually caught and the crowd booed the rever- fourth inning Sunday with a At this point, all the team can they’re dealing with an victory of the season to give Buescher and was running so sal, but the Marlins didn’t argue. sprained left thumb, but he said do is hope he gets better. assortment of bumps and Roush-Fenway Racing its fifth far in front that only a caution Braves rookie RHP Williams he doesn’t believe the injury is “We sat Ky out and he’s bruises. Iowa win. could stop him. Perez will make his first major- serious. going through a lot of treat- “Every experience for us is Chase Elliott appeared poised Unfortunately for Elliott, league start Wednesday against Gosselin exited after he made ment and we’re monitoring a learning experience,” James for an easy win before a late that’s what happed. Tampa Bay, taking the turn of a diving backhanded stop to rob and just hoping that he pro- said. “Even for myself being caution set up overtime. With just four laps left in reg- LHP Eric Stults, who was sent to Adeiny Hechavarria of a hit in gresses from here until game the leader of the team. Buescher was the beneficiary, ulation, Jamie Dick — whose the bullpen. the third. He’ll be further exam- time,” Blatt said. “We’re very Throughout adversity, with and he took advantage with a windshield was destroyed when Stults went 1.4 with a 5.36 ined Monday. much on top of this obviously the injuries, with the suspen- perfectly executed restart. a weight from Ross Chastain’s ERA in seven starts. Perez went “I think I’ll be OK,” Gosselin and Ky is doing everything he sion, with everything we’ve Elliott finished second after car flew through it Saturday 2-0 with a 1.33 ERA in five starts said. “I’m pretty positive about it possibly can to get well.” had, we’ve gotten tougher and leading a race-high 114 laps. during practice — hit the wall. for Triple-A Gwinnett before until I hear otherwise.” Blatt could not guarantee tougher. We’ve grown even Erik Jones was third, followed Chastain ran into Dick’s car to being recalled Wednesday. Gosselin is batting .325 in 20 Irving will play. closer together. So it’s defi- by Brian Scott and Ryan Blaney. draw the caution that set RHP Mike Foltynewicz (2-0, games and went 1 for 2 in “For sure? No,” Blatt said. nitely been great to see. As the first Xfinity event of the Buescher up for the win. 4.24) is scheduled to start Sunday’s 6-0 win. 14—Cleveland Daily Banner—Monday, May 18, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com A lesson in life: ‘What did the chicken do?’ Someone once said, “The last of the sincerely remorseful for my inappropri- When the company president heard If you were a drinker, would you human freedoms is to choose one’s atti- GUEST ate transgressions and I fully intend to of Gus’ comments, he went to him and change your behavior if you knew there tude in any given set of circumstances.” ColUmniST do everything I can to correct my rude said, "Gus, if you don't participate in was a good chance that you would When it comes to our personal suc- and unforgivable behavior." our United Way drive this year, I am become an alcoholic? If you were a cess in life, attitude is everything. A Jim John was stunned at the change in going to fire you.” smoker, would you quit if you thought truth that I have passed along many the bird's attitude. As he was about to When the president made his direct there was a good chance you would times goes like this, “It’s your attitude Davidson ask the parrot what had made such a and forceful statement, Gus said, "I'll develop lung cancer? If you were a and not your aptitude that will deter- dramatic change in his behavior, the give." gambler, would you give it up if you mine your altitude.” bird continued, "May I ask what the A little later a fellow employee who thought there was a good chance you Unless you are talking about a brain only polite words, playing soft music chicken did?" Without a doubt, seeing knew of Gus’ decision not to participate would become a gambling addict? Same surgeon or the equivalent, in most any and anything else he could think of to this dead, frozen chicken in the freezer said to him, "Gus, why did you change for drugs, pornography and other vices endeavor you can name, give me a C+ "clean up" the bird's vocabulary. had a profound and lasting effect on your mind about participating in the that cause untold problems in the lives student with a great attitude over an Finally, John was fed up and he yelled the parrot's attitude. United Way drive?" of millions of people each year. A+ student with a bad attitude every at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. This story reminded me of another Gus said, "I had never had anyone If you have read my column very long time. John shook the parrot and the parrot example along similar lines. When it explain it to me that way." you know that I don't preach to other Now this question, please. Have you got even angrier and even ruder. John, came time for the annual United Way After you have had a chance to people. This is mainly because when I ever had an attitude adjustment? in desperation, threw up his hands, drive, there was an outstanding compa- reflect on these two stories, I believe point one finger there are always three Sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's grabbed the bird and put him in the ny in a community that had always you will agree there are some lessons pointing back at me. I just care. I want quite difficult, depending on the cir- freezer. had 100 percent of its employees par- that can be learned here. The reason the best for every human being because cumstances. I got a note from a friend For a few minutes the parrot ticipate in the drive. the parrot and old Gus each changed we only have one life to live. I just the other day that contained a story squawked and kicked and screamed. Sometime along about the first of the their mind is because they were faced believe with all my heart that our life that will illustrate what I mean. Then suddenly there was total quiet. year this company hired a fellow named with an unacceptable alternative. While should count for something. A young man named John received a Not a peep was heard for over a Gus to run the shipping department. not as dramatic, each of us, in many The good news is that we can choose parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad minute. Fearing that he had hurt the When it came time for Gus to make a ways, is also faced with unacceptable our attitudes and our behavior and rise attitude and an even worse vocabulary. parrot, John quickly opened the door to commitment to make a donation to the alternatives every day of our lives. above our circumstances. Every word out of the bird's mouth was the freezer. annual United Way drive, he said, "I For the parrot, it was bad language ——— rude, obnoxious and laced with profan- The parrot calmly stepped out onto have worked for a lot of other compa- and rude behavior; for Gus, it was the (About the writer: Jim Davidson is a ity. John's outstretched arm and said, "I nies and I have never participated in lack of a giving spirit. What would it be motivational speaker and syndicated John tried and tried to change the believe I may have offended you with this type of thing, so I am not going to for you or me that would cause us to columnist. He may be contacted at 2 bird's attitude by consistently saying my rude language and actions. I am give." change our behavior and our attitude? Bentley Drive, Conway AR 72034.)

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Dear Annie: My daughter "There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing." — Robert Burns, recently married for the first Scottish poet (1759-1796) time. Her attendants were her three best friends. Their friend- ship goes back 20 years, and they still regularly get together Corporate attitude affects for a girls’ night out. My daughter attended all of our practice of medicine their weddings. For each, she hosted a bridal luncheon. At her medical community can try to rehearsal dinner, my daughter he changes in medical presented them with necklaces care over the last five make a difference: and earrings, and her groom Tdecades have been dra- 1. Shine the light on misin- gave the groomsmen specially matic. formation. Physicians can edu- ordered gifts. Technological and scientific cate the public to counter- Can you imagine my shock to advances gave patients direct advertising about drugs find out that none of these best and talk-show misinformation. friends gave the couple a wed- access to a level of medical ding gift? Only the best man and diagnosis and care previously This would require a conscious one groomsman (the bride’s undreamed of. change in attitude and a brother) came with gifts. There During this time, Medicare, rededication to the physician- was nothing from the remaining Medicaid and the Affordable patient relationship that once groomsman, who brought a date. This man has known my daugh- Care Act provided more people existed. This attitude change would communicate itself ter since childhood. with the opportunity to take TODAY IN HISTORY One of these friends recently advantage of that care. quickly to the patient. What made the comment that she has Yet, despite all that extraor- was once a brief, impersonal Today is Monday, May 18, the troops. Democratic primary, ending his a year to give a gift. The same dinary progress something is office visit would become more 138th day of 2015. There are 227 In 1953, Jacqueline Cochran re-election bid. comment was made by the moth- missing. personal, even if still brief. days left in the year. became the first woman to break One year ago: AT&T Inc. er of the groom, who also showed 2. Create a relationship. Today’s Highlight in History: the sound barrier as she piloted a agreed to buy satellite TV provider up empty-handed. The role of the physician as On May 18, 1980, the Mount Canadair F-86 Sabre jet over DirecTV for $48.5 billion, or $95 What is wrong with these peo- healer and patient confidant Physicians can put that atti- tude change into practice with St. Helens volcano in Washington Rogers Dry Lake, California. per share (completion of the deal ple? My daughter said it’s no big has degenerated to manager state exploded, leaving 57 people In 1969, astronauts Eugene A. is pending government approval). deal, but I know she is hurt. I of a health care team. The per- an extra question about family, dead or missing. Cernan, Thomas P. Stafford and Singer Jerry Vale, 83, died in Palm cannot imagine attending any sonal interaction of physician some advice beyond drugs or On this date: John W. Young blasted off aboard Desert, California. wedding without giving a gift to the bridal couple. Even a token and patient has largely disap- surgical procedures, and the In 1642, the Canadian city of Apollo 10 on a mission to orbit the Cinematographer Gordon Willis kinds of human inquiries that Montreal was founded by French moon. (“The Godfather,” “Annie Hall” and present would have been nice. peared as well. we all appreciate, but are colonists. In 1973, Harvard law professor “All the President’s Men”) died on Please give these thoughtless The problem is this: The people an etiquette lesson. — largely absent from current In 1765, about one-fourth of Archibald Cox was appointed Cape Cod, Massachusetts, at age entry of corporate for-profit Montreal was destroyed by a fire. Watergate special prosecutor by 82. Appalled Mother of the Bride patient encounters. Physicians In 1896, the Supreme Court, in U.S. Attorney General Elliot Today’s Birthdays: Actor Bill Dear Appalled: Take a deep health care destroyed the soul still are shocked by what has of medicine; it destroyed the Plessy v. Ferguson, endorsed “sep- Richardson. Macy is 93. Actress Priscilla breath. We understand your occurred and cowed by the arate but equal” racial segrega- In 1995, ballet dancer Pointer is 91. Hall-of-Fame sports- frustration, but you are making doctor-patient relationship pronouncements that come tion, a concept renounced 58 Alexander Godunov was found caster Jack Whitaker is 91. Actor unfair assumptions. It is not through its demands for brief from the corporate philistines years later in Brown v. Board of dead at his West Hollywood, Robert Morse is 84. Actor Dwayne written in stone that gifts be patient encounters; and, most Education of Topeka. California, home at age 45. Hickman is 81. Baseball Hall of brought to the wedding, in charge of health care. although it is preferable to send important, changed the focus 3. Speak up. Most people In 1910, Halley’s Comet passed Actress Elizabeth Montgomery, Famer Brooks Robinson is 78. of medicine from patient care by earth, brushing it with its tail. 62, died in Los Angeles. Actress Candice Azzara is 74. one within three months. recognize the high cost of care (Thank-you notes need to be to quarterly earnings. In 1926, evangelist Aimee Ten years ago: President Bluegrass singer-musician as a very serious problem for Semple McPherson vanished George W. Bush offered his Rodney Dillard (The Dillards) is written as soon as a gift is The tragedy in the past half the country. Physicians, indi- while visiting a beach in Venice, unqualified support for Egypt’s 73. Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie opened.) We also believe it is best century is that the astounding vidually and collectively, must California. (McPherson reap- political reform process as he Jackson is 69. Country singer Joe if guests send their gift to the improvements in technology speak out against these costs peared more than a month later, received Prime Minister Ahmed Bonsall (The Oak Ridge Boys) is house, rather than bringing it to the wedding where it could be have cost us the human touch. and advocate measures to mit- saying she’d escaped after being Nazief at the White House. 67. Rock musician Rick Wakeman That’s almost completely kidnapped and held for ransom.) Five years ago: Grilled by (Yes) is 66. Rock singer Mark taken or lost or the card separat- igate them. A demonstration by In 1933, President Franklin D. skeptical lawmakers, Interior Mothersbaugh (Devo) is 65. Actor ed from the package. because of corporate business the medical profession that it is Roosevelt signed a measure creat- Secretary Ken Salazar acknowl- James Stephens is 64. Country Please don’t assume these peo- practices in the health-care as appalled by the changes in ing the Tennessee Valley edged his agency had been lax in singer George Strait is 63. ple are ignoring an obligation to and insurance industries. health care as is the general Authority. overseeing offshore drilling activi- Rhythm-and-blues singer Butch give your daughter and her new The system is not going to public would go far toward In 1934, Congress approved, ties, and that might have con- Tavares (Tavares) is 62. Actor husband a wedding present. They deserve the benefit of the change, but the medical com- restoring the public trust in and President Franklin D. tributed to the disastrous oil spill Chow Yun-Fat is 60. Rock singer- munity could improve it by Roosevelt signed, the so-called in the Gulf of Mexico. A suicide musician Page Hamilton is 55. doubt, at least for a while longer. physicians. “Lindbergh Act,” providing for the bomber detonated his vehicle near Contemporary Christian musician And under no circumstances injecting more humanity into Fifty years ago we physi- death penalty in cases of inter- a U.S. convoy in Afghanistan, Barry Graul (MercyMe) is 54. should you be riling up your the system. cians were accustomed to state kidnapping. killing 18 people, including six Contemporary Christian singer daughter about her guests’ gen- The interaction between a speaking out against injustice In 1944, during World War II, troops — five from the U.S., one Michael Tait is 49. Singer-actress erosity or lack thereof. These are person with a medical problem and expressing our opinions Allied forces finally occupied from Canada. Following a 2009 Martika is 46. Comedian-writer her gifts and her guests, and she gets to handle the situation how- and the physician who openly. Monte Cassino in Italy after a party switch, Sen. Arlen Specter Tina Fey is 45. Rapper Special Ed four-month struggle with Axis was defeated in Pennsylvania’s is 41. ever she chooses. attempts to heal that person is When did we become so one of the most human and passive and pliable? Are we as Greece won’t sue Britain personal of relationships. But it concerned about money and Cleveland Daily Banner does not lend itself to account- perquisites as those in the cor- to get Parthenon Marbles ing ledgers, quarterly earnings porate suites? – Established in 1854 – postings and visits per hour. Let us hope not and begin to ATHENS, Greece (AP) — tion.” There are several ways the behave accordingly. Advocacy groups seeking to get “I’m sorry that this statement EDITOR AND PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER the British Museum to return the was made. (Court action) was Stephen L. Crass Jim Bryant ——— Parthenon Marbles to Athens always an option and now that (About the writer: J. Joseph Marr, M.D., is a retired academic physi- expressed disappointment after has been eliminated,” Menos told OFFICE MANAGER CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Greece’s culture minister said he The Associated Press in a tele- cian and pharmaceutical and biotechnology executive. He earned a Joyce Taylor Herb Lacy bachelor’s degree in biology from Xavier University in Ohio, and his would not launch a court chal- phone interview. SPORTS EDITOR medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. lenge for the famous collection. The prospect of a legal chal- The sculptures, which for more lenge gained momentum last ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dr. Marr has been a member of boards of directors of public, private, Richard Roberts than 2,000 years decorated the year when a team of London Rick Norton and nonprofit organizations. He lives near Denver, Colo. Opinions Parthenon temple on the lawyers, including Amal Clooney, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR expressed in guest “Viewpoints” do not necessarily reflect the views of Acropolis in Athens, were wife of the U.S. film star George Jack Bennett the Cleveland Daily Banner.) removed more than two centuries Clooney, visited Athens and met ASSOCIATE EDITOR ago by Lord Elgin, a Scottish officials from Greece’s previous Gwen Swiger RETAIL SALES MANAGER nobleman, and are on display at conservative government. Sheena Meyer the London museum. 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But that may be too low “I don’t think Amtrak has ever whether Amtrak had ever paid to cover the costs of the eight lives faced a situation like this, and $200 million in damages for a sin- lost and more than 200 people since they own the Northeast gle passenger rail incident. injured in last week’s derailment Corridor, they’re 100 percent on Among the almost 20 victims in Philadelphia. the hook,” said Frank Wilner, from the Philadelphia crash still That payout cap for a single author of the book, “Amtrak: Past, in the hospital, five are in critical passenger rail incident was part of Present, Future.” condition. a late effort in 1997 to pass a law Using past passenger rail acci- It’s difficult to put a price on a that would rescue Amtrak from dents as a guide, some lawyers person’s life, said Howard Spier, a financial ruin and help it one day expect damages from the crash to Miami-based lawyer and former become independent. be similar to a 2008 accident in president of the Academy of Rail Adjusted for inflation, which Los Angeles, which resulted in a Labor Attorneys. But the people the law does not consider, that $200 million payout to victims. In traveling on the Amtrak train that amount would be just under $300 that crash, the train’s engineer crashed last week are typically million now. And Amtrak is still was texting and didn’t stop at a successful, he said. far from independent. red signal when the train collided “The more you’ve got going on An Associated Press review of head-on with a freight train, in your life, the more your dam- AP photo past cases found that Amtrak killing 25 people and injuring ages are worth,” Spier said. EMERGEnCY PERsOnnEL work at the scene of a deadly train wreck in Philadelphia on Wednesday. never before has been liable for a more than 100. Though passenger rail crashes Amtrak faces what probably will be a $200 million payout to crash victims — the cap established by $200 million payout for a single The money was paid to victims that lead to $200 million victim Congress nearly 20 years ago as part of a compromise to rescue the railroad from financial ruin. It would passenger rail incident. The by Metrolink, which provides settlements have been rare in be the first time that the liability ceiling designed for Amtrak, considered by many to be too low to cover Philadelphia crash could be the commuter rail service in Southern America, liability has long been a the costs of the eight lives lost and 200 people injured, actually would apply to the railroad. first time the liability ceiling — California, and Veolia concern. designed specifically for Amtrak Environment, a French company “Limits on liability are essential At the time, Amtrak had about “Amtrak passengers will have to industry successfully lobbied — would actually apply to the rail- that operated the rail service at for our economic future,” former $200 million in liability insurance, bear a limit on Amtrak’s liability against the measure. road. the time. Amtrak president Tom Downs told government auditors said in a to them, much the same way that “Now you have people with seri- It’s not known how high the A judge divided the $200 mil- Congress in 1996. 1995 report. It was facing law- the airlines limit their liability to ous injuries that may not be com- costs of victims’ deaths and lion among the victims, with sums In 1997, the year the liability suits totaling more than $200 mil- passengers,” said then-Sen. pensated from Amtrak for all their injuries from Tuesday’s crash will between $12,000 and $9 million. cap was passed, Amtrak faced lion for a range of incidents. Earnest Hollings, D-S.C. losses,” said Connecticut attorney run. In some cases, lawyers said the bankruptcy, and Congress had A $200 million limit on liability Airlines do have a cap, but it’s George Cahill, who is representing The train, which left amounts were far less than the been trying for three years to for passenger rail accidents was not the same as what Congress one of the passengers injured in Washington headed to New York, projected costs of medical care come up with a plan to turn the added to a compromise bill at the created for passenger railroads. the May 12 crash. was moving at more than twice needed as a result of the crash. struggling rail line into a prof- end of the debates. An international aviation con- —- the speed allowed on a curve Paul Kiesel, a Los Angeles itable company without govern- “That is what we are trying to vention established a per-passen- Associated Press writer Jeff when it derailed not long after it attorney who represented victims ment subsidies. do, is have some sort of quantifi- ger cap on damages at about Horwitz and researcher Monika stopped at Philadelphia’s 30th from the 2008 crash, said $200 Among issues challenging able limit so we will know what $160,000. If an airline is proved Mathur in Washington, writers Street Station. Investigators million “can be just a drop in a Amtrak financially were liability the costs would be in the most negligent in court, victims’ fami- Geoff Mulvilhill in Philadelphia, haven’t determined why the train bucket to compensate people who for all accidents involving Amtrak, extreme circumstances,” then- lies can sue for more, unlike the David Koenig in Dallas, Scott was traveling so fast. are the victims of passenger rail even if they weren’t Amtrak’s Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R- families of passenger rail victims. Mayerowitz and researchers On Friday, an Amtrak employ- collisions in America.” fault. Establishing a cap on dam- Texas, said on the Senate floor. In 2010, some California law- Jennifer Farrar and Adriana Mark ee filed the first lawsuit, asking But Kiesel said he is not aware ages would help Amtrak purchase Democrats supported the $200 makers moved to increase the cap in New York contributed to this for more than $150,000 in dam- of another passenger rail incident insurance at a reasonable cost. million cap, too. to $500 million, but the rail report. Obama renews authority for U.S. sanctions on Myanmar

WASHINGTON (AP) — western Myanmar are believed counterpart to discuss the pos- doesn’t recognize them as an President Barack Obama has to be stranded in boats aban- sibility of Thailand providing ethnic group although many renewed for a year his authority doned in the Andaman Sea temporary shelter to the have lived in Myanmar for gen- to maintain sanctions on because of crackdown on migrants. Rathke did not dis- erations. Myanmar, amid international human smugglers. The flight of close the Thai response. The United States eased broad alarm over the plight of Rohingya over the past three He said the U.S. was also economic sanctions on Rohingya Muslims whose mass years is the region’s largest exo- pressing Myanmar to “do more” Myanmar in 2012 to reward its flight has caused a refugee crisis dus of boat people since the to improve the humanitarian sit- political opening but it still in Southeast Asia. Vietnam War. uation in Rakhine State. restricts business with some The White House notified The U.S. is calling for a “We’re working on this now at individuals and companies who Congress of the renewal on regional response to “save lives,” high levels because of the crisis it says oppose the democratic Friday, five days before the but Malaysia, Indonesia and it’s created,” he said. transition or have ties to North existing authority was due to Thailand appear unwilling to The displacement of Rohingya Korea. expire. It said that despite sig- take more Rohingya. has been a black mark on Patrick Ventrell, a National nificant progress on some State Department spokesman Myanmar’s historic transition Security Council spokesman, AP photo reforms, concerns persist over Jeff Rathke said the U.S. is urg- from decades of military rule, a said the U.S. will continue to In thIs 2014 photo, Dr. Mark Berman, of the Cell Surgical conflict and human rights abus- ing governments in the region shift often touted as a U.S. for- review sanctions policies as it Network, injects a patient with a solution he says is rich in adult stem es, particularly in ethnic minori- not to push back new boat eign policy success. Myanmar monitors Myanmar’s progress cells, at his practice in Beverly Hills, Calif. Berman’s company is the ty areas and Rakhine State. arrivals. He said Secretary of regards the Rohingya as illegal on political and economic largest in the mushrooming industry of for-profit clinics that market Although the renewal was State John Kerry called his Thai migrants from Bangladesh and reform. widely expected, it comes as stem cells to patients with dozens of different diseases and condi- thousands of the stateless tions. Critics say the businesses have flourished due to a lack of gov- Rohingya who have fled ernment oversight. apartheid-like conditions in Stem cell industry blooms amid lack of regulation Cleveland Daily Banner BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Beverly Hills plastic surgeon concluded “it was virtually More than 170 clinics across the before working with stem cells. inevitable that the procedure 1505 25TH STREET N.W. country are selling experimental His company offers stem cell pro- would clog blood vessels in the stem cell procedures for dozens of cedures for more than 30 dis- brain and cause a major and very Cleveland, TN 37311 diseases and conditions — a eases and conditions, including possibly fatal stroke.” Fitzgerald mushrooming industry that has Lou Gehrig’s disease, multiple suffered severe brain damage and 472-5041 flourished despite little evidence sclerosis and arthritis. He and his was removed from life support of its safety or effectiveness. partner adapted technology from several days later. The rise of the U.S. stem cell Asia into a liposuction-based pro- Jack Fitzgerald says his wife, industry illustrates how quickly cedure in which fat is pumped who used a wheel chair, had fringe medicine can outpace gov- out of patients’ abdomen, hoped that stem cells might help SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ernment oversight. Over the last processed with drugs and equip- her walk again. five years, academic stem cell ment and then injected back into Not until 2013, after Poling’s researchers have watched in dis- the body. death, did the Florida Medical Serving This Community For Over may as doctors treat patients Berman says this fat-based Board vote to revoke Grekos’ with experimental techniques “soup,” is rich in shape-shifting license. 160 YEARS that they say could take years, if stem cells that have the potential Though barred from practicing not decades, to become sound to treat everything from neurolog- medicine in Florida, Grekos con- Local, State, National and International News Coverage, Money medicine. ical diseases to achy joints. tinues to treat patients in the “It’s sort of this 21st century “I don’t even know what’s in Dominican Republican through Saving Coupons, / Sales Advertisements From Local & National cutting-edge technology. But the the soup,” says Berman. “Most of his company Regenocyte, which Advertisers, Sports – Local & National Coverage, Community way it’s being implemented at the time, if stem cells are in the promotes treatments for autism, these clinics and how it’s regulat- soup, then the patient’s got a dementia and many other dis- Service Information, Special Events, Church And Religious ed is more like the 19th century. good chance of getting better.” eases. Information, Engagement/Wedding Announcements, It’s a Wild West,” says Dr. Paul The clinics insist that their He believes the two deaths Knoepfler, a stem cell researcher treatments are safe, but routinely were unrelated to his care — the Community Calendar, Senior Citizens Events, Special Sections at the University of California at require that patients sign state targeted him to discourage Throughout The Year, Mini Page, NASCAR, Comics, American Davis. waivers. other doctors from working with Stem cells have long been rec- Patients of Dr. Zannos Grekos, stem cells, he says. Profile, USA Weekend, Relish, Spry, Progress Edition, ognized for their ability to repro- a Florida cardiologist specializing State actions against stem cell Newspapers In Education / Character Education, Cleveland Life, duce and regenerate tissue. And in stem cell therapy, were also doctors are rare. That’s led indus- while there are high hopes that required to sign a consent form, try critics to conclude that regu- Health & Fitness & Much More! they will someday be used to acknowledging the procedures’ lation must come from the FDA, treat a range of debilitating dis- risks, including death. which regulates medical products eases, critics say stem cell entre- But families of two Grekos on a national level. preneurs have little more than patients who died under his care But the FDA’s authority to reg- DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS anecdotes to support their offer- say he downplayed the risks. ulate stem cell procedures is not ings. Gina Adams, daughter of patient clearly defined and has been {HOME DELIVERY ONLY} In 2010 there were only a Richard Poling, says her family debated by legal experts for years. handful of doctors promoting was told her father would be Now, the FDA appears to be {3} MONTHS $20.00 stem cell procedures in the U.S., “back on the golf course the next stepping up its oversight. In the {6}MONTHS $38.00 mainly plastic surgeons promot- day” after a procedure intended last days of 2014, it released draft ing “stem cell facelifts” and other to treat a lung condition that guidelines dealing with the popu- {12}MONTHS $75.00 cosmetic procedures. But today made breathing difficult. The cost lar fat-based stem cell technique. there are clinics throughout the was $8,000. 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Later that afternoon, approval. {12} MONTHS $79.25 dures is high, ranging from he directed an assistant to infuse But many stem cell doctors $5,000 to $20,000. the resulting mixture into the continue to argue that they don’t Many of the businesses are patient’s bloodstream. need FDA permission because linked in large, for-profit chains Poling suffered cardiac arrest they are not creating drugs, but which offer doctors the chance to and was pronounced dead after performing in-office surgical pro- join the franchise after taking a being rushed to a local hospital. cedures. CALL 472-5041 seminar and buying some equip- Two years earlier, in 2010, 69- For now, Berman says he has ment. year old Domenica Fitzgerald suf- no plans to change his business. 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It was not group, when it took the northern tured the Iraqi city of Ramadi, a immediately clear how many city of Mosul and swept over provincial official said Monday, people remain in Ramadi — once much of the north and west of while the extremists went door- a city of 850,000 that has been the country. Later, IS declared a to-door looking for policemen draining population for months caliphate in areas under its con- and pro-government tribesmen. amid fighting with the extremists trol in Iraq and neighboring Iraq’s government and besieging it. An enormous exo- Syria. Iranian-backed Shiite militias dus took place in April, when the Backed by airstrikes from a vowed to mount a counter-offen- U.N. estimates some 114,000 U.S.-led coalition since August, sive and reclaim Ramadi, the residents streamed out of Iraqi forces and allied militias capital of the overwhelmingly Ramadi and surrounding vil- have recaptured some of the Sunni Anbar province. Iran’s lages. areas seized by the Islamic State Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Bodies, some charred, were over the past year. But the new Dehghan flew to Baghdad on a strewn in the streets or tossed defeat in Anbar calls into ques- surprise visit for urgent talks into the Euphrates river, said tion the Obama administration’s with Iraqi leaders. Naeem al-Gauoud, a leader from hopes of relying solely on air The fall of Ramadi was a stun- the Sunni tribes that fought power to support Iraqi forces in ning defeat for Iraq’s security against IS in Ramadi. the battle against IS as well as forces and military, which fled as Ramadi’s streets were deserted whether these forces have suffi- the Islamic State extremists Monday, with only few people ciently recovered from last year’s overwhelmed the last hold-out venturing out of their homes to stunning defeats. positions of pro-government look for food, according to two U.S. Secretary of State John forces, despite the support of residents reached by telephone. Kerry said he remained confident U.S.-led airstrikes targeting the The militants, meanwhile, about the fight against the extremists. Online video showed were storming the homes of Islamic State group, despite the Humvees, trucks and other policemen and pro-government setbacks like the loss of Ramadi. equipment speeding out of tribesmen, particularly those Kerry, traveling through South Ramadi, with soldiers desperate from the large Al Bu Alwan tribe, Korea, said that he’s long said to reach safety gripping onto of whom they detained about 30, the fight against the militant AP photo their sides. the residents said. The militants group would be a long one, and IRAQIS FLEEING from their hometown of Ramadi, Iraq, rest near the Bzebiz bridge, 40 miles west of Since Friday, when the battle went door-to-door with lists of that it would be tough in Anbar Baghdad on Saturday. The Islamic State group seized control of the city of Ramadi on Sunday, sending for the city entered its final alleged pro-government collabo- province, where Iraqi security stages, “we estimate that 500 rators. Homes and stores owned forces are not built up. Iraqi forces racing out of the city in a major loss despite the support of U.S.-led airstrikes targeting the people have been killed, both by a pro-government Sunni mili- The militants are now believed extremists. civilians and military,” said a tia known as the Sahwa were to control of more than 60 per- minority, was a heartland of the Iranian-backed paramilitary cery store in Ramadi, said he saw spokesman for the Anbar provin- looted or torched. cent of Anbar, which stretches Sunni insurgency against U.S. forces have drawn up plans for a no difference between IS’ brutal cial government, Muhannad The residents spoke to The from the western edge of troops following the 2003 U.S.- Ramadi counter-offensive in practices and those by Shiite Haimour. Associated Press on condition of Baghdad all the way to Syria and led invasion that toppled dictator cooperation with government militiamen. The figures could not be inde- anonymity because they feared Jordan. The mostly desert Saddam Hussein. forces. “If the Shiite militias enter pendently confirmed, but Islamic reprisals by the militants. province, where the population is Until now, the defense of We will “eliminate this barbaric Ramadi, they will do the same State militants have in the past Sunday’s defeat in Ramadi, almost entirely from Iraq’s Sunni Anbar had been in the hands of enemy,” al-Kilabi vowed. He did things being done by Daesh,” he the military and Sunni tribes- not elaborate on the plans or the said, using the Arabic acronym men, whom the Shiite-led gov- timing of a counter-offensive. for the Islamic State. “In both After truce, Saudi-led coalition ernment has vowed to arm and Shiite militias, many of them cases, we will be either killed or support — but has only done backed by Iran, have been key to displaced. For us, the militias resumes airstrikes in Yemen slowly and partially. victories against the Islamic and IS militants are two faces of But the fall of Ramadi now is State group on other fronts north the same coin.” SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Saudi- a visit to Beirut that a dialogue Since late March, Saudi prompting the entry of Shiite of Baghdad in recent months. The final IS push to take led coalition airstrikes targeting on Yemen should be mediated by Arabia has led the campaign militias into the fray, raising the But they have also been widely Ramadi began early Sunday with Yemen’s Shiite rebels resumed an international organization, against the Houthis and allied danger of frictions with the criticized over charges of extraju- four nearly simultaneous bomb- early on Monday in the southern such as the United Nations, and military units loyal to former Sunni populace. dicial killings of Sunnis, as well ings that targeted police officers port city of Aden after a five-day held in a “neutral country.” President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Shiite Prime Minister Haider as of looting and torching of defending the Malaab district in truce expired amid talks on the Describing the Saudi-led The campaign is aimed at weak- al-Abadi ordered Shiite militias Sunni property. Militia leaders southern Ramadi, a pocket of the war-torn country’s future that airstrikes against Houthis in ening the Houthis and restoring to prepare to go into Anbar, deny these charges. city still under Iraqi government were boycotted by the rebels. Yemen as “savage,” Velayati said Hadi, who spoke at the confer- ignoring U.S. concerns their In the face of IS, some Sunnis control, killing at least 10 police- Even while it was in effect, the that the kingdom was too deeply ence in Riyadh on Sunday. presence could spark sectarian appear ready to accept even the men and wounding 15, officials cease-fire had not halted all the involved in the conflict with its Yemen’s conflict has killed bloodshed. By late Sunday, a Shiite militiamen’s help. Al- said. The militants then hit the fighting in Yemen between the airstrikes campaign to host more than 1,400 people — many large number of Shiite militia- Gauoud, the Sunni tribal leader, provincial military headquarters rebels, known as Houthis, and peace talks. of them civilians — since March men had arrived at a military said, “We welcome any group, with three suicide bombers, government forces loyal to exiled Saudi Arabia is “part of the 19, according to the U.N. The base near Ramadi, apparently to including Shiite militias, to come killing five soldiers. Yemeni President Abed Rabbo conflict so it cannot host a con- country of some 25 million peo- participate in a possible counter- and help us in liberating the city Troops fled the headquarters, Mansour Hadi. ference on solving the Yemeni ple has endured shortages of offensive, said the head of the from the militants.” leaving behind some 30 vehicles Meanwhile, the three-days of crisis,” the Iranian official said. food, water, medicine and elec- Anbar provincial council, Sabah Abu Mohammed, a retired gov- and weapons including artillery talks on Yemen’s future saw “A national dialogue should be tricity as a result of a Saudi-led Karhout. ernment employee from Ramadi, assault rifles, and some two hundreds of politicians and trib- held ... in a neutral country that blockade. Humanitarian organi- Youssef al-Kilabi, a spokesman welcomed the participation of dozen police officers went miss- al leaders gather in the Saudi has no links to Riyadh or other zations had been scrambling to for the Shiite militias fighting Shiite militias in liberating ing during the fighting, according capital. The meeting was boy- sides who are part of the con- distribute aid before the end of alongside government forces, Ramadi. But Abu Ammar, anoth- to one police officer stationed at cotted by the rebels and their flict.” the truce. told the AP on Monday that the er Anbar native who owns a gro- the headquarters. Iranian backers voiced objec- tions to the venue of the talks. LEGAL PUBLICATION Western countries accuse Locals help migrants as Asia struggles with crisis NOTICE TO CREDITORS Shiite power Iran of backing the IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF BRADLEY KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) on Monday summed up the offi- humanitarian crisis,” she said. LEGAL COUNTY, TENNESSEE PROBATE DIVISION. Houthi rebels, something the IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILIP — For hundreds of migrants cial reaction, showing a boatload “We need to provide some sort of M. THOMAS, NO.: 2015-PR-97. NOTICE TO Islamic Republic and the rebels CREDITORS, ESTATE OF PHILIP M. THOMAS stranded at sea in sinking boats, of Muslim Rohingya refugees solution. I don’t think we can PUBLICATIONS deny. The absence of the (Deceased). Notice is hereby given that on the the first helping hand came not being kicked back to sea by people wash our hands of this.” 7th day of May, 2015, Letters of Administration in Houthis at the conference in respect of the Estate of Philip M. Thomas, de- from governments but from fish- on the shores of Thailand, An online petition calling on the ceased, who died intestate on the 7th day of Riyadh, which is to end LEGAL PUBLICATION April, 2015, were issued to the undersigned by ermen who towed them to safety. Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar Malaysian government to put Tuesday, means the dialogue is Notice to Creditors the Chancery Court of Bradley County, Tennes- The desperation of migrants from and Bangladesh. humanity before politics has more State of Tennessee, Probate Court for Bradley see. All persons, resident and non-resident, hav- unlikely to end the violence. County at Cleveland. Notice to Creditors ES- ing claims, matured or un-matured, against the Myanmar and Bangladesh has “On the one hand, we’re seeing than 7,000 signatures. It says, TATE OF: BERTHA GAYNELLE HUMBERD Estate are required to file the same with the The Shiite rebels reject the (Deceased) No: 2015-PR-99. Notice is hereby Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier not compelled neighboring coun- governments quibbling and strug- “We the people want incoming given that on the 11th day of May, 2015, Letters of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise main aim of the talks — the tries to take them in, but has gling to find ways to deal with migrants who have been aban- of Testamentary in respect of the Estate of Ber- their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four restoration of Hadi, who fled the tha Gaynell Humberd, who died February 20, (4) months from the date of the first publication inspired compassion — and pleas these boat people. But on the doned at sea by traffickers to be 2015, were issued to the undersigned by the (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if country in March in the face of Probate Court of Bradley County, Tennessee. All the creditor received an actual copy of this notice for help — from ordinary people other hand, it’s encouraging to see rescued and cared for by our persons, resident and non-resident, having to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the rebel advances — and the loca- across Southeast Asia. that the people in this region have elected Malaysian government.” claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate date that is four (4) months from the date of the tion of the negotiations in Saudi are required to file the same with the Clerk of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) Sympathetic Malaysians have responded very generously to Malaysia is the current chair of above named Court on or before the earlier of days from the date the creditor received an ac- Arabia, which is leading an air the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their tual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor launched donation drives to help these boat people,” said Vivian the 10-country Association of claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) received the copy of the notice less than sixty campaign against the Houthis feed migrants who have flooded Tan, a Bangkok-based spokes- Southeast Asian Nations, and has months from the date of the first publication (or (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months and their allies. posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the from the date of first publication (or posting) as ashore in the past two weeks. In woman for the U.N. refugee called for a meeting of the foreign creditor received an actual copy of this notice to described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months Coalition airstrikes hit rebel creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date from the decedent's date of death. This 7th day Indonesia, where fisherman res- agency, UNHCR. ministers of Malaysia, Indonesian that is four (4) months from the date of the first of May, 2015. RAE J. THOMAS, Personal Rep- positions and tanks in several cued three boats last week and “The public response has been and Thailand on Wednesday. publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days resentative Estate of Philip M. Thomas, De- neighborhoods of Aden after the from the date the creditor received an actual ceased. DANIEL W. CLANTON, Attorney for the saved 900 lives, villagers have overwhelming and governments But Malaysian officials have copy of this notice to creditors of the creditor re- Estate. CARL D. SHREWSBURY, Clerk and cease-fire expired at 11 p.m. on ceived the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) Master. Cheryl White, Deputy Clerk. THE AD- donated clothing and home- really need to follow this example said they will not take in more days prior to the date that is four (4) months from DRESS OF THE PROBATE COURT CLERK IS: Sunday, Yemeni security offi- the date of publication (or posting) as described Carl D. Shrewsbury, Clerk and Master, Bradley cooked meals. and let people disembark as soon refugees. Malaysia is the desired in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the de- County Chancery Court, Bradley County Court- cials said, speaking on condition Aid groups estimate that thou- as possible,” Tan said. destination for most of the cedent's date of death. This 11th day of May, house, 155 North Ocoee Street, Room 203, of anonymity because they were 2015. Signed: Scott Humberd, Personal Repre- Cleveland, Tennessee 37311. Telephone: (423) sands more migrants — who fled One prominent Islamic scholar migrants — it has already hosted sentative. Ginger Wilson Buchanan, Attorney for 728-7206. BILBO LAW OFFICE, P.C. by JIMMY not authorized to speak to the Estate of Bertha Gaynelle Humberd, P.O. Box W. BILBO, BPR No. 011408, DANIEL W. CLAN- persecution in Myanmar and in Malaysia noted that the govern- more than 45,000 Rohingya over 1083, Cleveland TN 37364-1083; 423-614-4035 TON, BPR No. 031071. P.O. Box 62, Cleveland, media. poverty in Bangladesh — are ment is still searching for a the years, according to the U.N. — BPR No.017620. Carl D. Shrewsbury, Clerk & TN 37364-0062. Tel: (423) 476-3556, Facsimile: From his exile in Riyadh, Master. (423) 476-3551. Dated: 7 May, 2015. stranded in the Andaman Sea Malaysia Airlines plane believed to but now says it can’t accept any May 18, 25, 2015 May 18, 25, 2015 Yemen’s Foreign Minister Riad after a crackdown on human traf- have crashed at sea over a year more. Yassin said Monday that there fickers prompted captains and ago, “while those who are still The Rohingya Muslims have LEGAL PUBLICATION are no ongoing talks to renew smugglers to abandon their boats. alive, we leave to die out at sea.” faced decades of state-sanctioned Notice of Sale the humanitarian pause which But more than two weeks into “Where is our humanity?” Asri discrimination in Myanmar, which Georgetown Storage Center, 8140 Hwy. 60, George- he said Shiite rebels, also known the spiraling humanitarian crisis, Zainal Abidin, a former state mufti is predominantly Buddhist. In the town, TN 37336, will dispose of contents for rent as Houthis, have violated. He the stance of Southeast Asian gov- in Malaysia, wrote on his past three years, Rohingya were owed on the following units: #28 Sartain, #31 Sar- spoke to the Dubai-based Al- ernments remains unchanged — Facebook page. targeted by violent mobs of tain, #16 Unknown. Arabiya network. none wants to take the migrants Navy ships from Malaysia, Buddhist extremists, leaving hun- May 11, 18, 2015 Also on Monday, Ali Akbar in, fearing that accepting a few Thailand and Indonesia intercept- dreds dead and sparking an exo- Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s would result in an unstoppable ed boats last week packed with dus of more than 120,000 people, LEGAL PUBLICATION Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali flow. A political cartoon in desperate, hungry migrants, giv- according to the U.N.’s refugee BRADLEY COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS Khamenei, told reporters during Thailand’s The Nation newspaper ing them food and water and then agency. sending them away — a move that The U.N. has called the drew strong international criti- Rohingya one of the most perse- Bradley County property owners that had a change Official: Ethiopia detains 200 cism. The U.N. warned that push- cuted groups in the world. in the value of their property appraisal for tax pur- ing away boats of starving people In Indonesia, the world’s most poses will receive a notice by mail beginning May suspected human smugglers could create a crisis of “floating populous Muslim nation, officials 20, 2015. coffins.” have appealed to villagers on loud- ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) injured. The youth in particular It also sparked outrage in speakers not to get too close to the — Two hundred suspected should stop considering migrat- Malaysia, a predominantly migrants who were towed ashore If you wish to discuss the new value or schedule human smugglers have been ing as an option and we are car- Muslim country, where sympa- in eastern Aceh province by fish- an appointment to appear before the Bradley detained as part of the Ethiopian rying out works to help in job cre- thetic citizens and Muslim groups erman, fearing they could spread County Local Board of Equalization, you may con- government’s efforts to stem the ation at home.” have launched donation drives to disease. tact the Bradley County Property Assessor's Office number of citizens trying to ille- Molla Abo, the mayor of the collect food, clothing and medical But villagers have ignored the at 423-728-7125. The Bradley County Local Board gally migrate to Europe, a senior city of Hosaena in southern aid for a boatload of more than orders. Hundreds have thronged of Equalization will begin meeting June 1, 2015 official said. Ethiopia, said many suspected 1,100 migrants who landed at a the two warehouses where the and the last day to schedule an appointment for The government is looking for human smugglers from the Malaysian island on May 10 and migrants have been housed since the 2015 session will be June 19, 2015. 80 other alleged smugglers who region have been arrested in the are being held at a detention their Friday arrival, bringing rice, are conducting overseas opera- past few weeks. camp. instant noodles, clothing and even tions, Ethiopian Federal Affairs “This is besides the education Any owner of property who wishes to make an ap- Another prominent Malaysian, some home-cooked meals. peal to the County Board of Equalization must ap- Minister Shiferaw Teklemariam we are providing to the youth, Marina Mahathir, a social activist “We have to help them, because told the Ethiopian News Agency parents and religious leaders pear before said Board at this time personally or and daughter of former Prime they are our brothers,” said by personal appearance of an agent for the owner late Sunday. about the problems of illegal Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Hayaturrahman Djakfar, who “The detentions are part of the migration,” he said. bearing the owner's written authorization. Failure issued an appeal last week for came with a group that donated to appear and appeal an assessment will result in government’s efforts to bring per- Along with neighbor Eritrea, anyone with seaworthy boats to sarongs, towels, headscarves, petrators to justice,” he said. Ethiopia is the source of many of the assessment becoming final without further send aid to the migrants still at children’s clothes and food. “And right of appeal. “People should understand the the migrants making the perilous sea. because they are struggling for a fact that illegal migration is cost- journey by sea to Europe, often PURSUANT TO T.C.A. 67-5-508 “Our chief concern is those still better life and protection. There is May 18, 2015 ing lives and leaving many via Sudan and then Libya. out at sea because this is a real no reason not to help them.”

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Banner photos, LARRY C. BOWERS YATES PRIMARY SCHOOL had its annual spring outing at the park on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway last week. The students were shuttle back and forth from the school for the activities. Each class stayed a little more than an hour. Principal Carolyn Ingram said this is the fourth year for the event. It has been a cultural celebration in the past, but this year it was called “Art in the Park.” Every student had a piece of artwork displayed, right photo. First-grader Bryce Bennett, who is in Susan Shavers class, shows his art creation to his principal, left photo.

Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS LAST WEEK WAS the fourth annual Yates Primary School’s celebration at the playground on the STUDENTS IN SUSAN SHAVER’S class at Yates Primary School enjoyed their lunch during last Green Way. The students have enjoyed cultural events in the past, but this year it was “Art in the Park” week’s Art in the Park celebration on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. The students split their coordinated by art teacher Mary Ann Poplin. The students of Becca Lay’s class, above, enjoyed the con- time looking at the artwork, eating lunch, playing and visiting with their parents. fines of the new pavilion as their ate lunch.

Contributed photos KEATON WHALEY and Henry Seo, above, study about what a butterfly's day would be like. Christian Moser and Teya Elkins, below, learn about the characteristics of butterflies.

Contributed photo CLEVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL’S annual Egg Drop was held recently, and was another “smashing” success. The school, as well as the students and teachers, gave a special thanks to Ben Achata, Jerry Vanderoef, and Jason Pennell from the Cleveland Fire Department. The following students’ projects survived the 100-foot drop this year: Daniel Wilson, Melissa Dixon, Blake McGinnis, Jayce Powers, Michael Dale, Scott Thomas, Tatum Vaughn, Grace Crawford, Hunter Pierce, John Willis, Grant Hurst, Anna Ingramm, Annika White, Alyah Hernandez, Erin Spann, Jaiden Lane, Mathew Peterson, Herisbeth Reyes, Lynn Hathcock, Kynni Vereen, Christopher Kreyer, Gaby Pedron, Emma Vineyard, Megan Salazar, Lily Bradney, Julia Itson, Emma Miles, Emma Tolbert, Jackson Ritzhaupt, Evrina Edwin, Jaxon James, Ebony Lister, Jobe Robinette, Brint Spurgeon, Kourtney Wade, Jake White, Brandon Valencia, Devin Ratcliff, Alexis Overly and Tori Howard.

Contributed photo Contributed photo YATES PRIMARY students in the classes of Rhonda Phillips and Mrs Whitlock have been studying SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS at Stuart Elementary School spent much of their time at the recent fes- about butterflies. The students, above, released their butterflies. They raised the butterflies from cater- tival in the “Just Dance” session. Among the students enjoying the dancing, above, were Ethan Bilbao, pillar and pupae to the adult stage. Tyson Russell, Joanna, Zoey, Sara Hayes, Kendall and Kylie Connor.