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162nd YEAR • no. 248 18 PAgES • 50¢ CLEVELAND, TN 37311 THE CITY WITH SPIRIT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 Nelms family Cold Case Task files lawsuit Force moving in hanging ahead, says DA death at jail Valentine’s Day murders By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer among the local targets The family of Ralph Lee Nelms has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Chattanooga con- looks into cases.” cerning his hanging death while an inmate at By ALLEN MINCEY Banner Staff Writer “We will look at information the Bradley County Jail on or about Sept. 18. and conduct interviews, many Nelms, who was 41 at the time of his death, Nine unsolved crimes, includ- times with family members,” he had been arrested and charged by the Bradley ing several involving homicides, added. County Sheriff’s Office with three counts of bur- will be the first investigated by He pointed out some of the glary. the new Cold Case Task Force. cases are from years ago, and According to the lawsuit, Multiple law there are as Nelms was being held in the enforcement “We will also be working many as 60 booking area of the “overcrowd- agencies were missing persons (cases), such cases in ed Bradley County Jail, an area represented at unidentified remains, and serial the district. where Bradley County Jail staff the initial meet- cases, which could include seri- These cold can see into the fronts of all the ing of the task al sex cases and many times, cases are in cells.” force we may be looking at serial Bradley, Polk, The family contends Nelms Wednesday. arson cases.” McMinn and was showing “suicidal risk The law — DA Steve Crump Monroe coun- behavior and exhibited erratic enforcement ties, which nelms behavior.” agencies repre- compose the Cited in the suit is a jail poli- sentatives were from all counties 10th Judicial District. cy requiring the jail’s booking in the 10th Judicial District. Bradley County cases include staff with “notifying appropriate “Cold cases are different from the murders most recognized as personnel as soon as possible cases than one that has just the “Valentine’s Day killings” of in the event an inmate requires happened,” said 10th Judicial 1999. The three who died in that medical attention.” District Attorney General Steve crime include O.J. Blair, Dawn The family claims Nelms was Crump. “It is a very different Rogers and Cayci Higgins. not referred for a mental health process.” “We will also be working miss- screening by the jail staff “even Banner photo, ALLEn MinCEY He said investigating cold tEntH JUDiCiAL DiStRiCt Attorney General Steve Crump, at podium, is ing persons (cases), unidentified though [Nelms] exhibited unsta- cases involves analysis “that remains, and serial cases, which ble, erratic behaviors demon- joined by members of law enforcement Wednesday at a news conference detail- may lead to that one piece of strating that he was a potential ing the first incidents to be looked at by the newly created Cold Case Task Force. information that leads to further See COLD CASE, Page 8 Black danger to himself.” “Bradley County Jail staff intentionally refused to accommodate [Nelms] by placing [Nelms] in his cell covering the window completely blocking Gibson presents 3-year CPD plan to Council their view into his cell as well as leaving him with an instru- By LARRY C. BOWERS future, spiced with some individ- earlier this week. City Manager start work on the $1 million proj- ment to complete any suicidal Banner Staff Writer ual and departmental “wish lists.” Joe Fivas pointed out that the ect. One of the more graphic propos- recreation department is in the Other park and recreation pro- ideations, his cloth gown Although a majority of Cleveland straps,” the lawsuit states. als was a three-year projection by middle of compiling a master plan, posals will be highlighted in the residents have expressed satisfac- Cleveland Chief of Police Mark and he would like to review that master plan. The family also claims the jail tion with city government, and the Boyd staff “failed to conduct an ade- Gibson for 2017 through 2019. plan prior to the department’s Gibson began his three-year services being offered, there are Reports were also heard by vari- report to Council members. proposal to the Council by display- quate safety check” on Nelms some deficiencies being addressed. and that Nelms “hung more ous other city departments, Several projects are proposed for ing statistics from his department Department heads went before including the Cleveland Fire Parks and Recreation over the for 2016. Cleveland officers than 30 minutes before being the City Council at a strategic discovered by defendants and Department. Details will be pub- coming year, with the major proj- responded to 56,622 calls for serv- planning session this week, each lished in Friday’s edition of the ect being a major tennis complex ice last year, with the majority cut down.” with a plan for the year, and years Also named in the lawsuit are Cleveland Daily Banner. at Tinsley Park. The city received a item being for thefts (2,074). ahead. The general theme was Parks and Recreation Director $500,000 grant from the state, BCSO Deputies Ronald Reddish, realistic proposals for the near Gabe Black and Tim Boyd who, Patti Petitt did not submit a report and with matching funds will soon See GIBSON, Page 5 the suit claims, knew of Nelms’ suicidal tendencies “and failed to provide sufficient safeguards Reddish to adequately protect him from harming himself.” Fivas, city staff Taylor Spring The three officers were indicted by the Bradley County grand jury in December for official mis- conduct, following parallel investigations by the BCSO and the TBI. enthused about Park committee Black faces an additional charge of tampering with evidence and tampering with governmental records. meeting results to request help All three men have since left the employment of the BCSO — Reddish and Black by termina- By LARRY C. BOWERS By LARRY C. BOWERS tion and Boyd by resignation. Banner Staff Writer Banner Staff Writer The lawsuit also alleges that four “John Does,” who were jail employees at the time of Nelms’ Cleveland City Manager Joe Fivas, as well as his The Taylor Spring Park Committee, appointed by death, knew of a “suicide risk” and failed “to staff and department heads, couldn’t be happier the Cleveland City Council, is aggressively moving protect him by removing the cloth straps from with the results of a series of six communities ahead with plans for the new downtown park with a his possession and not keeping an appropriate meetings conducted over the past three weeks. history theme. watch on [Nelms].” The meetings were held to glean information and A majority of committee members met Wednesday Because of what the family alleges were feedback from the residents of the city. Information at the Jones Management offices in The Village “actions and omissions undertaken with malice from meetings in the five city districts, and from a Green, discussing the recent fundraiser held at the and/or reckless disregard,” they allege Nelms general forum Wednesday evening, will be used to home of businessman and entrepreneur Allan was denied his Constitutional rights. compile data for the Council in prioritizing city Jones in Anatole subdivision. The family is claiming the damages due to projects over the coming year and well into the Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS Around 200 invited guests attended the fundrais- Nelms’ death include: future. CitY MAnAgER Joe Fivas coordinat- er, but most committee members expressed disap- n Conscious [and] physical pain, suffering and About 70 people turned out for Wednesday’s con- ed Wednesday afternoon’s Community pointment that only a little over $30,000 was raised. Survey Meeting at the Museum Center at See LAWSUIT, Page 8 See FIVAS, Page 5 Five Points. See TAYLOR, Page 8

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All rights of all other material herein are as reserved. ©2016 Cleveland Newspapers, Inc. years, before starting her own Survivors and complete funeral es and apartments declined 2.6 SUBSCRIPTION RATES percent in January to a season- business. arrangements will be announced ally adjusted annual rate of 1.25 She was preceded in death by by the funeral home. Publishser Reserves the Right to Change Rates Without Notice her husband, James A. Phillips; Print Only 3 months 6 Months 1 Year Monthly Daily million, the Commerce Carrier Collect Rate *$6.75 grandbabies: Julie Elliott and Pat Department said Thursday . The Ruth; brother, Earl Green; and By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $20.00 $38.00 $ 75.00 drop came after a much larger By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 25.00 $45.00 $ 85.00 Freddy Crouch two sisters: Scharlene Ellis and By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $38.00 $55.00$105.00 gain the previous month. Single Freddy Crouch, a resident of Nellie Holder. By Mail Outside TN $38.00 $ 67.00 $ 130.00 family housing starts rose 1.9 Cleveland, died on Wednesday, She is survived by her daugh- Print + E-Edition percent while apartment build- Feb. 15, 2017, in a Chattanooga ter and son-in-law, Susan and By Carrier Home / Business Delivery $21.25 $40.25 $ 79.25 By Mail inside Zip 307 $ 26.25 $47.25 $ 90.50 ing dropped 7.9 percent. health care facility. Marion Ruth of Benton; three By Mail outside Zip 307 in TN, GA $40.00$58.00 $ 112.00 Even with the decline, new Survivors and arrangements sons and daughters-in-law: By Mail Outside TN $40.50 $ 71.00 $ 137.00 will be announced later by Richard and Pam Elliott of home construction has lillian Ann White E-Edition Only $26.85 $53.70 $ 107.40 $8.95 $1.95 increased 10.5 percent in the Companion Funeral Home & Cleveland, Jackie and Jackie Lillian Ann White, 61, a resi- Crematory. Elliott of Old Fort, and Charles dent of LaFayette, Ga., died on Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 423-472-5041 past year. That gain has been (Tim) and Mary Elliott of Benton; fueled by rising demand for Sunday, Feb. 12, 201,7 at her and one sister, Tennie Green home. homes as more Americans are Dispain of Cleveland. She is also There will be no service at this looking to buy. survived by her many grandchil- time. Yet many potential buyers are dren: Johnny Hunt and David Arrangements have been frustrated by a lack of available Hunt, both of Benton, Amy entrusted to Companion Funeral properties. The supply of exist- Wilcox of Benton, Richie Elliott Home and Crematory. ing homes fell in December to its of Chatsworth, Ga., Jacob Elliott James l. hicks of Cleveland, Jessica Elliott of lowest level since 1999. That has James L. Hicks, 76, a resident Cleveland, Jaclyn Stewart of pushed up prices as buyers have of Cleveland died Wednesday, Oldfort, Tasha Moore of Athens, had to bid against each other. Feb. 15, 2017, at the family resi- Keith Elliott of Cleveland, Jessie Home builders have respond- dence. Elliott of Cleveland, Nancy Keith ed by ramping up construction, Survivors and funeral arrange- of Benton, Chris Keith of Benton, but the increases haven’t been ments will be announced by Jim and Marvena Rodgers of Benton; Rush Funeral and Cremation fast enough to relieve supply 23 great-grandchildren; three Services Wildwood Avenue great-great-grandchildren; and shortages. Chapel. Rising prices, a tight supply of loving niece and caregiver, Phyllis Taylor. homes and higher mortgage Celebration of Life service will rates combined to slow sales of be conducted at 2 p.m. today, existing homes in December, Feb. 16, 2017, in the chapel of when they fell 2.8 percent. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home Still, home construction has with Pastor Gary Higgins officiat- largely recovered from the housing. ing bust that began a decade Frankie F. hobbs Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Michael ago. In 2016, builders started Frankie Sue Farris Hobbs, 78, Stewart, Jessica Elliott, Richie work on the most new homes of Cleveland, died Tuesday, Feb. Elliott, Keith Elliott, Jessie Elliott, 14, 2017, in a local hospital. since 2007, the year the Great and Jaclyn Stewart serving as She was preceded in death by Recession began. pallbearers. Jacob Elliott and her husband, William “Bill” Building permits, a gauge of Steve Wilcox will serve as hon- Hobbs; and parents, Hooper and future construction, rose 4.6 orary pallbearers. Gertrude Bunch Farris. A white dove release ceremo- percent last month, led by a big Survivors include her sons: ny will conclude the service. gain in apartment permits. Jeff Hobbs of Cleveland and The family suggests in memo- Single-family permits fell. Tony Hobbs of Soddy Daisy; and ry of Sarah that memorials be Home building increased the four grandchildren. made to the Alzheimer’s AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File most last month in the A graveside service will be Association, 7625 Hamilton Park held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 16, In thIs JAn. 28 FIle photo, protesters carry signs and chant Northeast, where housing starts Drive Suite 8, Chattanooga, TN 2017, at Sunset Memorial in Lafayette Park near the White House in Washington during a soared 55.4 percent, and the 37421. Gardens with Pastor Matt Ward Rachel lashanne Willis demonstration to denounce President Donald Trump's executive South, with a 20 percent rise. The family will receive friends officiating. Rachel Lashanne Willis, 32, a Developers broke ground on the from 12 noon to 2 p.m. today at order that bars citizens of seven predominantly Muslim-majority Her family will receive friends lifelong resident of Cleveland, the funeral home prior to the countries from entering the U.S. The number of anti-Muslim hate most new homes in the South in from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at passed away on Monday, Feb. service. more than nine years. Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral 13, 2017, at Erlanger Medical groups in the U.S. is exploding behind well-paid ideologues, radi- We invite you to send a mes- Higher mortgage rates could Home. Center. cal Islamic attacks and the incendiary rhetoric of last year’s presi- exert a bigger drag on sales in sage of condolence and view the She was born on March 8, Phillips family guestbook at dential campaign, the Southern Poverty Law Center said the coming months. The average 1984. Wednesday in a new report. fixed-rate 30-year mortgage was www.ralphbuckner.com. She was preceded in death by 4.17 percent last week, down her mother, Debbie Willis; grand- slightly from 4.19 percent the parents, Ruth and Ed Farris; sister, Jacualine Stokes; brother, Number of anti-Muslim previous week. Charles Parris; and one aunt, While that is still low histori- Ann Quinn. cally, it is far above the average She is survived by two chil- rate of 3.65 percent for all of James Muncy dren: Haylie Willis and Triston hate groups on the rise 2016. James Muncy, 59, of Ocoee, Ownbey; father, Robert Willis; died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, Carolyn Pierce and special stepmother, Diane WASHINGTON (AP) — The anti-Muslim posters were dis- at a Chattanooga hospital. Carolyn Pierce, 69, of Willis; sister, Crystal Willis; number of anti-Muslim hate covered this week at a mosque Survivors and funeral arrange- Birchwood, died Wednesday, finance, Jason Brown; numerous groups in the United States has in Bossier City, Louisiana, and ments will be announced by Fike- Feb. 15, 2017, at a local hospital. other extended family members; nearly tripled since 2015, due in on the campuses of the LOTTERY Randolph & Son Funeral Home. Survivors and funeral arrange- and a host of special friends. part to radical Islamic attacks University of Texas and Rutgers ments will be announced by Fike- A celebration of her life is and the incendiary rhetoric of University. Randolph & Son Funeral Home. planned for Friday, Feb. 17, NUMBERS 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Bethel last year’s presidential cam- The Council on American- Baptist Tabernacle, 3165 paign, the Southern Poverty Law Islamic Relations wants campus Buchanan Road S.E. in Center says. officials to assure the safety of (AP) — These lotteries were Cleveland with the Rev. Rod The number of anti-Muslim Muslim students and to investi- drawn Wednesday: McKinney and the Rev. Mike groups increased from 34 in gate the mosque posters as a Exline officiating. 2015 to 101 in 2016, the SPLC hate crime. “It is clear that these Interment will follow in the said in a report released signs, which were used to van- Tennessee Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Cash 3 Evening: 3-3-7, Lucky Patricia nichols Wednesday. The number of hate dalize a house of worship, are Patricia Nichols, a resident of The family will receive friends Sum: 13 at the church this evening, from groups overall tracked by the part of a nationwide campaign Cleveland, died on Wednesday, lloyd Post watchdog group also increased by racists and Islamophobes to Cash 3 Midday: 5-3-6, Lucky Feb.15, 2017 in a local health 5 until 8 p.m., and also one hour Sum: 14 Lloyd Post, 84, a resident of prior to the service on Friday. to 917 last year from 892 the intimidate the American Muslim care facility. Ooltewah, died on Wednesday, previous year, the report said. community,” spokesman Cash 3 Morning: 3-6-6 Survivors and arrangements In lieu of fowers, the family Feb. 15, 2017, at his home. requests that memorial donations “2016 was an unprecedented Ibrahim Hooper said. Cash 4 Evening: 4-8-3-3, will be announced later by Survivors and arrangements Lucky Sum: 18 Companion Funeral Home & be made to assist the family in year for hate,” said Mark Potok, The Southern Poverty Law will be announced later by her final expenses by either Cash 4 Midday: 7-6-7-4, Crematory. Companion Funeral Home & a senior fellow at the Southern Center, a non-profit organization going to her “Go Fund Me” Poverty Law Center. based in Montgomery, Alabama, Lucky Sum: 24 Crematory. account or by donating online Cash 4 Morning: 7-5-7-4 thru her obituarty page. The report blamed the monitors the activities of hate Hot Lotto: 14-20-30-37-43, You are encouraged to share a increase in part on “incendiary groups and other extremists Hot Ball: 18 memory of Rachel and/or your rhetoric” from the campaign of across the country. The SPLC Powerball: 05-28-33-38-42, personal condolences with her now-President Donald Trump, defines hate groups as those Powerball: 19, Power Play: 2 family by visiting her memorial which included threats to ban that vilify entire groups of peo- Tennessee Cash: 08-11-20- web page and guestbook at Muslim immigrants and “man- ple based on immutable charac- 21-26, Bonus: 5 www.companionfunerals.com. date a registry of Muslims in teristics such as race or ethnici- Companion Funeral Home and America.” It also cited as factors ty. Marilyn Roberts the Cody family are honored to Georgia Marilyn Roberts, 72, a resident assist the Willis family with her “the unrelenting propaganda of “Patriot” or anti-government 5 Card Cash: JD-6D-10D-2H- of Cleveland, died on arrangements. a growing circle of well-paid ide- groups are on the downswing, 6S Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in a ologues” — well-paid employees according to the report. “The All or Nothing Day: 01-08-09- Chattanooga health care facility. of anti-Muslim groups, the groups had skyrocketed from a 10-11-14-15-16-18-21-22-23 Survivors and arrangements group said — and radical low of 149 in 2008 to a high of will be announced later by Islamist attacks such as the 1,360 in 2012, in large part as a All or Nothing Evening: 01- Companion Funeral Home & 05-07-12-13-14-15-16-17-19- Crematory. June 2016 massacre at a gay reaction to the November 2008 22-23 nightclub in Orlando, Florida. election of Barack Obama,” the All or Nothing Morning: 02- The SPLC’s findings come as report said. 03-05-06-08-11-13-14-15-16- 17-18 All or Nothing Night: 03-05- 09-11-13-16-17-18-19-20-22- Applications for unemployment benefits edge up 5,000 24 Cash 3 Evening: 5-9-0 loretta Warren WASHINGTON (AP) — The below the key threshold of labor market to look for work. Cash 3 Midday: 5-2-9 Loretta Warren, a resident of number of Americans filing for 300,000, the longest stretch Federal Reserve Chair Janet Cash 4 Evening: 9-2-0-8 Cleveland, died on this morning, unemployment benefits rose since 1970. Yellen delivered the Fed’s semi- Cash 4 Midday: 6-5-8-8 Feb.16, 2017, at her home. slightly last week but still THE TAKEAWAY: Jobless annual economic report to Fantasy 5: 05-06-19-28-37 Survivors and arrangements remained at a level indicating a claims are a proxy for layoffs. Congress this week. She indicat- will be announced later by healthy job market. The low level for claim applica- ed Fed officials believe the cen- Companion Funeral Home & THE NUMBERS: Claims for tions suggests that employers tral bank is close to achieving its sarah Green Phillips Crematory. unemployment benefits rose by remain confident enough in the goals of maximum employment Sarah Vance Green Phillips, 5,000 last week to a seasonally economy to be focusing on hiring and inflation rising at a modest IT’SASPECIAL 81, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in a local health care adjusted 239,000, the Labor new workers and retaining the annual rate of 2 percent. facility. Department reported Thursday. employees they have. She noted in her testimony DAY FOR ... She was affiliated with the The increase came after claims KEY DRIVERS: Employers that at the December meeting Church of God. had dropped to 234,000 the pre- added 227,000 jobs in January Fed officials expected to raise She enjoyed crafts, working vious week, the second lowest as the unemployment rate ticked rates three times this year. Many Janine Ysidro, Jay Mullin, Matt puzzles and spending time with nellie Webb reading in the past year. The up slightly to 4.8 percent, still in private economists believe the Ingram, Brenda Brown, Mike her family. Her favorite activities less-volatile four-week average line with the level that the first of those increases will not at the healthcare facility were Nellie Webb, 77, a resident of Hughes and Linda Nichols, who Old Fort died Tuesday, Feb. 14, edged up a slight 500 applica- Federal Reserve views as indicat- occur until June, giving the Fed are celebrating birthdays today ... bingo and singings. tions to 245,250. That marks ing full employment. The jobless more time to assess the potential She attended Allen Elementary 2017, in a local health care Jimmie Howard, who is celebrat- School, Bradley High School, facility. 102 consecutive weeks in which rate rose in January largely impact President Donald ing his 12th birthday. The family will receive friends claims applications have been because more people entered the Trump’s stimulus program. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017— 3 Saudis voice optimism Mystery deepens, questions build about relations with in North Korea princeling death SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean agents for the place at the wrong time? Were What do we really know about death, saying that Kim Jong they North Korean agents, U.S. under Trump the sudden death of an exiled Nam had been targeted for five maybe even North Korean North Korean princeling? Aside years because of Kim Jong Un’s nationals using false passports? from heated media speculation “paranoia.” Kim Jong Nam, in one of his BONN, Germany (AP) — defense amid the chaos and and an instant “it’s-gotta-be- Most news media have run lowest moments, was humiliated Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister turmoil caused by the firing of Pyongyang” reaction from with this, but, so far, Malaysian while trying to sneak into Japan says his country expects to national security adviser Seoul’s spy agency, not much. officials have provided no solid to visit Disneyland — with a have a productive relationship Michael Flynn for misleading As the investigation contin- links to North Korea. Dominican passport. with the Trump administration officials about his contacts with ues, the mystery of just what When asked Thursday if Police are trying to verify if the and is optimistic that U.S.- Russia. happened to the half brother of North Korea was behind the women’s travel documents are Saudi cooperation can overcome In Bonn, the Cold War capital North Korean leader Kim Jong murder, Malaysian Deputy genuine, according to the challenges in the Middle East. of the former West Germany, he Un as he waited for a flight in a Home Minister Zahid Hamidi Malaysian minister. Police said “We look forward to working will come face-to-face later AP photo In thIs Feb. 10 file photo, Malaysian airport only deepens. said, “That is speculation.” they have also arrested a third with the Trump administration Thursday with Russian Foreign Was Kim Jong Nam poisoned? This doesn’t mean that North suspect, a Malaysian man on all issues,” Adel al-Jubeir Minister Sergey Lavrov, a sea- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is seen at the State Are the two female suspects Korea couldn’t have orchestrat- thought to be the boyfriend of said. “We are very very opti- soned and wily diplomat who trained killers or dupes? How ed such an attack. It does fit a the suspect with an Indonesian mistic about our ability to sparred, often successfully, with Department in Washington. can we be sure that North certain profile: North Korean passport. resolve issues in the region.” past U.S. secretaries of state. Korea, which seems the obvious agents have, at times, run wild U.S. demands for Russia to Jubeir made the comments President Donald Trump culprit, was even involved? in South Korea, killing defectors, abide by commitments it has on Thursday at the top of a chose Tillerson for the job in South Korea’s National sometimes with poison, and crit- made, along with appeals for meeting with U.S. Secretary of part because of his business Intelligence Service — no friend ics. cooperation in areas in which State Rex Tillerson, who is on experience and relationship to Pyongyang — and eager —- the two nations have common his first overseas trip as with Russia while he was at reporters across Asia have WHO ARE THE interests. These include the America’s top diplomat. Mobil. His meeting with Lavrov assembled a dramatic, almost ARRESTED WOMEN? fight against the Islamic State Jubeir did not elaborate but will be a first test of whether cinematic profile of the last hour The two women arrested in group. Saudi Arabia has deep concerns that business acumen — which of Kim’s life. But there’s still a connection with Kim’s death Nonetheless, the eyes of about Iran’s increasing led to great profits for Exxon surfeit of unanswered questions. were spotted on surveillance many will be focused on assertiveness in the region and and Russian President Vladimir Here are a few: video at the airport where Kim Tillerson’s meeting with Lavrov he and Tillerson were to attend Putin bestowing a friendship —- fell ill. for clues as to how the Trump DIAMONDS larger meetings on the crises in award upon him — can trans- WAS HE POISONED? Both are reportedly in their administration intends to deal Yemen and Syria on the side- late into success in a high- This one could be answered 20s. One held an Indonesian WANTED with Russia, particularly given lines of a gathering of foreign stakes diplomatic arena. fairly soon. passport. The other had the revelations about Flynn and $100-$100,000 ministers from the Group of 20 Tillerson has taken a low-key Kim complained of being Vietnamese travel documents the various U.S. investigations BEST PRICES IN 4 YEARS world powers in nearby Bonn. and reserved approach in his sprayed in the face with some and was seen in grainy photos into Russian activity before the • GOLD • SILVER In a meeting on Yemen with first two weeks on the job and sort of chemical before he died. waiting for a cab while wearing a U.S. presidential election. BUY OR SELL Jubeir and the foreign ministers declined the opportunity to Presumably Malaysian authori- white jumper emblazoned with In Bonn, Tillerson will also of Britain, Oman and the speak with reporters traveling ties’ autopsy, which has been “LOL” — internet-speak for RICK DAVIS GOLD meet privately and in small United Arab Emirates, Tillerson with him aboard his plane to completed, will determine Laugh Out Loud. AND DIAMONDS groups with the top diplomats RickDavisGoldandDiamonds.net did not respond to a reporter’s Germany. He has yet to com- whether poison killed Kim, and, But their possible involvement of Britain, Turkey, Italy, South question about the Trump ment publicly on developments if so, what kind. in Kim’s death is still unclear. 423-499-9162 Korea, Japan, Argentina and administration’s proposed travel with Russia, its alleged med- A big question is how possible Were they simply in the wrong 5301 Brainerd Rd. Brazil. One meeting focuses on ban for citizens of seven mainly dling in the 2016 presidential killers would have managed to the worsening situation in Muslim nations. Indeed, he election or its actions in Syria quickly inflict a fatal chemical Yemen, where a U.S.-backed, made no substantive remarks and Ukraine. dose on someone in the middle Saudi-led coalition is battling in the presence of reporters, At his confirmation hearing of a busy airport. Shiite rebels believed to be sup- limiting his comments with to last month, he voiced conven- South Korea’s intelligence ported by Iran. Another con- polite chatter about his past tional concerns about Russia’s service says Kim almost certain- cerns Syria’s violence. business travel experience as behavior and said they should ly was poisoned, but it’s unclear Tillerson will be hoping to CEO of Exxon Mobil. be addressed by projecting a whether a needle or spray was reassure his European col- He will face a blizzard of forceful and united front. Like used, and the spy agency didn’t leagues of the Trump adminis- questions about the U.S. others in the administration, he elaborate. tration’s commitment to trans- administration’s foreign policy hasn’t been specific about how One possibility for the poison Atlantic institutions like NATO from nervous Asian and to repair damaged ties or is neostigmine bromide, which and the European Union. It’s a European allies. And there will whether doing so might involve South Korean officials said was similar mission to that of be penetrating inquiries from lifting U.S. sanctions imposed contained in a pen-like weapon Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, America’s watchful rivals like on Russia after its 2014 annex- used in a failed North Korean who is in Brussels and will Russia and China, who will be ation of Ukraine’s Crimea attempt to kill an anti- attend a security conference in eager to seize on any miscues region. Pyongyang activist in 2011. Munich this weekend. There, or gaffes for their own advan- U.S. officials accompanying Or it could have been cyanide Mattis will be joined by Vice tage. Tillerson said they didn’t expect or sarin gas, according to a President Mike Pence. Tillerson also will be playing him to stray from well-honed Seoul university professor who didn’t want to be identified because Kim’s autopsy results weren’t out yet. Sarin gas was used in a dead- ly attack on Tokyo’s subways in 1995. And if it turns out that Kim wasn’t poisoned? Expect furious media backtracking, and flus- tered explanations in South Korea from the spy agency. —- WAS IT REALLY NORTH KOREA? North Korea, of course, is the easy answer. South Korea’s spy service con- siders the North the bogeyman and almost immediately, in a private briefing to lawmakers in Seoul, pointed the finger at

AP photo brItAIn's ForeIgn secretAry Boris Johnson, left, and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, right, meet at the Steigenberger Hotel on Thursday, in Bad Neuenahr, near Bonn, Germany. Foreign ministers from 20 of the world’s leading nations met Thursday in the former German capital to discuss current conflicts and ways to prevent future crises against a backdrop of uncertainty among allies and adversaries about the direction of U.S. foreign policy. Old alliances in doubt as world’s top diplomats meet in Germany BONN, Germany (AP) — for Europeans to leave their ny Exxon Mobil met with his Foreign ministers from 20 of comfort zone and stand up for counterparts from Saudi the world’s leading nations met their values, if necessary by Arabia, Britain, Oman and the Thursday in the former German military means, without relying United Arab Emirates in the capital to discuss current con- on America’s support. Doing so morning, and an encounter flicts and ways to prevent could help address growing with Russian Foreign Minister future crises against a back- skepticism about the EU that Sergey Lavrov was planned later drop of uncertainty among has resulted in a revival of in the day. allies and adversaries over the nationalist politics on the conti- Gabriel, meanwhile, indicated direction of U.S. foreign policy. nent in recent years. that Germany is keen to Germany’s top envoy, who is “Pressure from outside can improve its sometimes tense hosting the two-day talks in the be quite beneficial,” said relations with Russia and western city of Bonn, suggested Gabriel. China. that the election of President Officially, talks among the Speaking after face-to-face Donald Trump should be a Group of 20 leading industrial- talks with his Chinese counter- wake-up call for Europe if its ized and emerging economies part Wang Yi, he said Berlin wants to prepare for challenges will focus on the 17 so-called and Beijing planned to to come. sustainable development goals strengthen not just their Foreign Minister Sigmar that the international commu- already close trade ties but also Gabriel told German daily nity agreed to aim for by 2030. foster cooperation in the areas Is Your Child, Parent, Grandparent or Favorite Pet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Recognizing and preventing of education and civil society. that the European Union needs future crises, as well as support On Russia, he reiterated in the Cleveland Daily Banner? You can purchase reform if it wants to be taken for Africa, are also on the agen- Germany’s call for Moscow to seriously by global powers such da. lean on pro-Russia separatists any of our staff photos from our website at as the United States, Russia But a flurry of bilateral meet- in eastern Ukraine to pull back and China. ings preceded the summit’s offi- their heavy weapons from the www.clevelandbanner.com. Just find what you want “We have believed for too long cial start mid-afternoon. front line. After meeting Lavrov, and click the “Buy this photo” button under it. Then that our way of living is best For many foreign ministers it Gabriel said foreign ministers defended by the Americans,” was the first opportunity to from Russia, Ukraine, France choose what size and finish, it’s as easy at that! said Gabriel, a reference to meet with recently confirmed and Germany would discuss Washington’s cultural, diplo- U.S. Secretary of State Rex how to bring lasting peace to Previously published photos are also available in matic and military dominance Tillerson, whose team had set eastern Ukraine at the Munich of the West after World War II. up a base outside Bonn. Security Conference on our Photo Galleries. Gabriel suggested it was time The former CEO of oil compa- Saturday. 4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com

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Phoenix urban garden mysteriously closes amid land dispute Hints from Heloise PHOENIX (AP) — A sprawling urban garden on a vacant lot where Phoenix residents have grown everything from melons to okra closed Friday after the gardeners were mysteriously ordered out as a federal agency Food for thoughtfulness Towels on sale reassumes ownership of the Dear Heloise: I give money to Dear Heloise: Whether they land, stupefying and angering charities I support, including are bath towels or kitchen tow- gardeners who called their evic- the food bank, but I’ve discov- els, fresh towels that are new, tion a classic case of govern- ered a way to GIVE FOOD crisp and not stained are a real ment dysfunction. ITEMS all year long. pick-me-up! Families, senior citizens and When at the grocery store, I January and February are a refugees spent the last week buy staples like canned goods, great time for white sales, so harvesting their final crops and peanut butter, cereals and stuff- this is when I stock up. — Mary expressing frustration that the ing to donate. I put these in a J., Goshen, Ind. U.S. Department of the Interior separate bag at home and, when You are so right! The old, won’t say why they have to leave full, take it to the food bank. — stained, ugly kitchen towels or what it plans for the 15 acres D.T., via email need to go in the rag bag! Buy a of land in the shadow of high- A wonderful heart and help- new set now — you deserve rise apartment buildings and ing hint. The same principle them. — Heloise next to a commuter light rail applies when at the drugstore or station. shopping for clothes. I look at Retirement community library Dear Heloise: In my retire- The department is getting the the “on sale” or closeout shelves ment community, we share land back from a Florida-based or racks. Think hair shampoo, books, DVDs and magazines. developer that bought it decades deodorant, hairbrushes and AP photo Here is how I keep track of who ago but stopped making pay- combs, bars of soap and other TAREKE TEKIE, originally from Eritrea, washes freshly picked items from his garden at a 15-acre lot has lent what to whom: ments promised to two Native personal-care items for people of public gardens in Phoenix. The sprawling urban garden on a vacant lot where Phoenix residents have When I add a book or movie American education trusts. The in shelters. Don’t forget the kid- to the library, I take a 3- by 5- developer now owes about $60 grown everything from melons to okra closed Feb.10th after the gardeners were mysteriously ordered dies, too — coloring books, inch card with my name and million and is immersed in sev- out as a federal agency reassumes ownership of the land, stupefying and angering gardeners who called crayons or small games. phone number on it, and fash- eral related lawsuits, including their eviction a classic case of government dysfunction. They always are in need of ion a pocket to slip it inside. one being settled now that gives NEW bras, underwear When I’ve read the book or the lot back to the government. Department spokeswoman Rescue Committee often grew them in 2012, blaming a drop in (male/female, children and watched the movie, I “rate” it Caught in the middle are the Nedra Darling declined com- food from their countries that the land’s value, according to a grown-ups), T-shirts, shirts and one to 10, 10 being the best. gardeners, who turned the ugly ment because the agency is they can’t find in local super- letter from the company to the pants. During winter, coats, I am the facilitator of the pro- lot into a tidy, verdant grow- involved in an ongoing lawsuit markets. Among them was Department of Interior dated hats and mittens are needed. In gram, so I keep a master list of your-own food area in Phoenix’ with Barron Collier. Tareke Tekie, an Eritrean Jan. 7, 2013. The company summertime, shorts, T-shirts, titles out and who has them. I center. Longtime U.S. Sen. John refugee, who said through an declined to comment. tennis shoes and flip-flops. — let people keep materials for two “That lot was a fenced-in, McCain, an Arizona Republican, interpreter that he grew okra Keep Phoenix Beautiful is Heloise weeks and call with a friendly locked-up vacant eye sore on did not get a response after he and a leaf he can’t buy any- looking into the possibility of P.S. Pick up one or two sale reminder to return the item. — the busiest intersection in the wrote a letter late last month where in the U.S. using a nearby half-acre lot to items when shopping — easy on L.B. in New Jersey city of Phoenix for 20 years. We asking about the garden’s Joanne Beard started growing relocate some of the gardeners, your budget. beautified it and now it’s gonna future prospects to Acting vegetables like broccoli and kale but there wouldn’t be enough Easy storage go back to being dust and Interior Department Secretary as a form of physical and mental room for all of them. Four and a Cards to hospital Dear Heloise: I’ve found a Bermuda grass,” said Tom Kevin Haugrud. Haugrud is therapy after she suffered a heart half acres alone in big lot were Dear Heloise: When people great way to organize my Waldeck, the chief executive of running the department pend- attack in 2013, and is angry that being used by the refugees, are in the hospital, I love to kitchen cabinets: a dish rack. the nonprofit Keep Phoenix ing a Senate confirmation vote an empty space she helped make Waldeck said. send a card with my well wish- The slats make it easy to slip in Beautiful group. on President Donald Trump’s useful is going away. And the sense of community es. Here’s my hint: Address the pot lids, large serving spoons, The garden was born from a interior secretary pick, Sen. “It’s helped me heal my body the gardeners developed as they envelope to the person in the cutting boards and other items. city effort to get rid of eyesore Ryan Zinke, a Montana and my mind. I call it my thera- tended their crops with neigh- hospital, complete with the — Lisa P. in Pittsburgh vacant lots that emerged Republican. py,” Beard said. “You know, this bors didn’t know before is gone room number on it. (Heloise throughout Phoenix following “Complying with the request used to be just a trashed corner. for the foreseeable future, here: Patients do change Send a money-saving or time- the 2008 financial crisis that hit to vacate the property presents It used to be so ugly, and we Waldeck said. rooms; it might be better to saving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box the city’s then-hot real estate a challenge to the city of just made it so beautiful.” “It’s a community space and leave this off.) Put the return 795000, San Antonio, TX boom extremely hard. Phoenix, Keep Phoenix The lot was home many years these are people who lived next address as the person’s home 78279-5000, or you can fax it to The lot’s owner, Florida-based Beautiful and their community ago to the Phoenix Indian door to each other and never, address. 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Barron Collier Companies, had partners, many of whom are School for Native American chil- ever knew they existed,” he said. This way, the person will get [email protected]. obtained the land from the fed- nonprofits who are actively dren operated by the U.S. “We’ve had weddings, cookouts, the card, regardless of his or her I can’t answer your letter per- eral government and agreed to engaged in community projects Bureau of Indian Affairs. Christmas parties here. The location! And hopefully, he or she sonally but will use the best allow the gardeners in. One on site,” McCain wrote. The federal government in community aspect is really the will be on the way to feeling strong hints received in my column. large section of the lot was Phoenix’s balmy climate lets 1988 agreed to trade it to hardest thing to take.” soon. — B.C., Boulder City, Colo. © 2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc. reserved for the International the 150 or so gardeners grow Barron Collier for about Rescue Committee, which helps their fruit and vegetables in 100,000 acres of Florida refugees who cultivated vegeta- small plots all year long with Everglades swampland that offi- bles from their home countries water supplied from a nearby cials wanted to preserve in a Study finds new bacterial strain can contaminate shellfish that they can’t find in super- canal and from the city of deal considered the largest land CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — transmitted bacterial pathogen in Journal of Clinical Microbiology. markets. Phoenix. The city’s mild winter trade in U.S. history. Researchers have found a new the world. ST631 is a strain of the bacte- But Barron Collier notified is best for broccoli, cauliflower, The Florida land was valued strain of bacteria thriving along Whistler is hoping the discovery ria, known as Vibrio para- Phoenix officials and Keep herbs and tomatoes while the lower than the Phoenix land, so the Atlantic Coast that can con- of what they call ST631 will give haemolyticus (VIB’-ree-oh peh- Phoenix Beautiful late last year scorching summer is good for Barron Collier agreed to pay taminate shellfish and sicken public health agencies along the ruh-hee-moh-LIT’-ih-kus). It that the land would go back to cucumbers and melons. The $34.9 million plus interest to seafood lovers. Atlantic Coast and in Canada the causes an estimated 45,000 infec- the government and all garden- garden uses about $1,200 of two Native American education Cheryl Whistler and her col- data they need to develop tools to tions in the U.S. each year. ers had to vacate the premises water monthly. trust accounts. leagues at the University of New reduce the risk of of sickness from Symptoms of an infection include because the government wanted The refugees resettled in Payments started in 1997 but Hampshire discovered the new eating contaminated shellfish. diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal the land back vacant. Interior Phoenix by the International Barron Collier stopped making strain of the leading seafood- The research is detailed in the pain.

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www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017—5 Fivas From Page 1 cluding meeting, a general he emphasized. The collection the vacated Whirlpool plant improvements are a vital need forum at the Museum Center at campaign will conclude on property on a 90-acre downtown in the Blythe, Oldfield, and Five Points. Friday, Feb. 24, and the staff tract. College Hill districts. Fivas said the museum was a will then compile all the data. One residents asked for an A majority of residents would logical place for this final meet- This document will then be update of plans for the expan- like to see improvements for ing, since it is one of the crown provide to Council members, sion Whirlpool property down- downtown in arts and entertain- jewels of the city’s effort to and will be available for public town. Rowland was able to pro- ment venues, including a per- impact quality of life for local consumption on the city’s web- vide some information, saying forming arts center where the residents. It is one of the com- site. he has been in meetings with community’s multi cultures can munity’s major destination loca- “If we do this same survey a Whirlpool officials, and they are be expressed. tions. couple of years from now, we an active partner with the city Feedback from Wednesday’s Downtown business leaders, will be able to see what changes in determining a use for the meeting remained on track with community professionals, and have been made,” Fivas added. property.previous meeting, and perhaps the entire City Council attended The city manager has been Those attending the meeting exceeded those meetings. There the final meeting. Fivas had asked, at more than one com- were asked what they liked are a number of goals the city, emphasized the series’ finale munity meeting, to schedule about the city. The responses and City Council, are pursing in was to be targeted to the down- additional meetings in the included “continuity,” “hos-the downtown Cleveland com- town business community, as future. He has said it might pitable,” “responsive,”“a good munity — focusing on redevel- well as plans for redevelopment become an annual event. place to raise a family,” “quality opment and revitalization. Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS and revitalization of South Fivas presented a power point of life,” 'very pretty,” “big CITY MANAGER Joe Fivas, right, talks with Cleveland business- Cleveland. program focusing on the eco- enough, but not too big,”and “a Cleveland Mayor Tom man Joe Stamper, and his wife, Mary Margaret, at the conclusion of nomic growth of Cleveland and great school system.” Rowland joined other residents, Wednesday evening’s general forum at the Museum Center at Five the surrounding community. He They were then asked what I’M WITH from all of the meetings, in Points. Around 70 people attended this sixth and final community said, “Depending on what rating they would like to see improved. praising the efforts of Fivas and meeting, with city staff gathering data and feedback for the City service you refer too, Cleveland These concerns included more his staff in holding these ses- Council to use in establishing priorities. is ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in job entertainment venues, a traffic TRUMP! sions. Rowland also presented growth over the previous year.” plan and strategy, downtown PAID FOR BY ERNEST WISEMAN those in attendance with some enjoyed about their community, ing copies of that master plan He emphasized this employ- parking, additional public trans- history of Cleveland, and the issues with which they had con- should be readily available. ment growth is expected to con- portation, bringing new retail growth of the community from cerns, and suggestions for Fivas said they wanted to tinue with the opening of the businesses and restaurants to more than 100 years ago. changes and/or improvements. hold the final community meet- new Spring Branch Business downtown, more walkability, Rowland pointed out this is a Cleveland businessman Joe ing in the afternoon, to accom- Park along Interstate 75’s Exit support of the arts, increased big year for the city, the 175th Stamper, and his wife, Mary modate residents who may have 20 in March. The new business sidewalks, better land develop- Margaret, attended the forum, had difficulty attending at night. anniversary of its founding. He development, a city/county ment, additional sidewalks, said and Stamper came up with an “We have 320 employees in the partnership, is expected to add pedestrian safety, and even a Cleveland began to grow with emphatic question and sugges- city, and most of our depart- hundreds upon hundreds of civic auditorium. the arrival of the railroad, and tion for Fivas and the city’s ment heads have attended these jobs in the community. The inconsistency of code under its first mayor, James staff. community meetings,” said The city’s top official touched enforcement was questioned, Ware, in the 19th century. “We “Why are we doing this?” Fivas. “They were not asked to on other projects recently com- and Fivas said, “Code enforce- had a great beginning, which we asked the furniture dealer. “We attend, they just wanted to hear pleted, and a matter of pride in ment is one of the most difficult continue to build on,” he said. already have a plan.” what our citizens had to say.” Cleveland. These include the jobs of any city.” The mayor then welcome his Stamper pointed out that the “The purpose of these meet- Cleveland Jetport and the Concerns were expressed seven fellow Council members, city drew up a master plan for ings was for input (from city res- Cleveland Dog Park. He also about the Inman Street corridor, as well as former Councilman growth in downtown Cleveland idents), questions, and to collect mentioned plans for a $1 million a state roadway, and its need Tim Gobble. Gobble later was in 2004, reviewed it, and then our community surveys,” Fivas tennis complex in Tinsley Park, for improved design and traffic Bradley County’s sheriff for a put it on a shelf. He said the continued. He said he is and a city historic park at enforcement. Andy Brown said, ©2014 period of time. city needs to pull down that extremely pleased with citizens’ Taylor spring downtown. “Inman and Keith streets are JEWELERS The city manager journeyed plan, look at it again, and work participation in the survey Other ongoing projects race tracks.” through the audience, asking off of it. Rowland felt Stamper’s process. “We wanted to get at include the start of construction It was pointed out that a 1721 KEITH STREET • STUART PARK PLAZA ( questions about what they suggestion was a good idea, say- least 500, and we’re over 900,” this summer on the new healthy downtown, requires (Next to The Town Squire) Candy’s Creek Cherokee healthy communities surround- 478-0049 • 478-0050 Elementary School on ing it. The resident said LAY-AWAYS WELCOME Georgetown Road, the state’s widening of Georgetown Road (State Route 60), and plans to Gibson From Page 1 expand and extend the Cleveland Greenway. There 407 calls for burgla- Turning to the potential of ries, 260 for motor vehicle theft, downtown development, Fivas asked, “Is downtown Cleveland’s 142 aggravated assault calls, 49 robberies, 24 sexual offens- best days behind us, or in front es, and five murders. of us.? We’ve got mixed answers to this question,” he said. On Cleveland roadways, police officers responded to He briefly discussed tentative 2,715 vehicle crashes, with 337 plans for the old Cherokee Hotel involving injuries. There were (Summit Apartments) downtown, the old Woolen Mill, and two fatalities. For 2016, Gibson had 91 officers approved for the city’s population of 44,000. There are approximately 104,000 people living in Bradley County, and around 5,000 students attend Lee University. Gibson compared his 91 officers to 2004, 12 years earlier, when the city had 90 officers for its municipal population of Featuring community growth, around 38,000. There were around 91,000 people in Bradley County at that time, accomplishments and projections for and less than 4,000 students (approximately 3,800) at Lee the future. Including local businesses, University. Gibson emphasized the sta- industry, government, schools, hospitals, tistics point out the Cleveland Police Department is greatly chamber of commerce, religion and other understaffed, in comparison with 12 years earlier. This Banner Photo, LARRY C. BOWERS community organizations. staffing inadequacy reflects in CLEVELAND POLICE CHIEF Mark Gibson, in foreground, gives response times, and other cru- a PowerPoint presentation on the future needs of law enforcement cial statistics. in the city. Gibson was just one of several department heads at a With an ad plus news story you will be The police department cur- strategic planning session Monday. rently works with six companies, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, able to share points of interest regarding Delta, Echo, and Fox. There is a 22.2 officers per 10,000 resi- This proposal would raise the lieutenant and sergeant with dents. The average for agencies department to 23.3 officers per your business or organization... each team, and 42 patrol offi- in Tennessee is 22.2 officers every 10,000 residents, place cers split up. per 10,000 residents, and the six officers on the Crime with over 30,000 readers. Staffing of the department’s Chattanooga Police Department Suppression Unit, add two nar- Professional Standards Bureau has 24.7 officers per 10,000 cotics officers, a criminal intelli- includes a community officer, residents. Cleveland only aver- gence analyst, a CID detective, Published Tuesday, housing/K9 officer, two addi- ages 20 officers, more than two 10 total patrol officers on each tional K9 officers, two detec- below the national standard. patrol team, 11 total officers for tives for the Drug Task Force, Gibson said each Cleveland two second shift patrol teams, February 28, 2017 and nine School Resource officer answers approximately and a School Resource Officer Officers. 2,100 calls per year. He said for the new Candy’s Creek in the Cleveland Daily Banner. In criminal and special inves- that if the department adds one Cherokee Elementary School. tigations are a lieutenant, additional officer on each team, Gibson said these additions Plus , the complete Progress edition will administrative assistant, seven it will reduce the call load by 14 would allow the police depart- detectives, and a crime scene percent. ment to fulfill its mission: To be FEATURED online in our E-Edition technician. An important Individual detectives investi- provide exemplary service and department, said Gibson, is gate around 1,100 cases each protection through leadership & Special Sections area 7 days a training. This unit has a lieu- year. The chief said three addi- and partnership with the com- tenant, administrative assis- tional detectives would reduce munity. tant, sergeant, a downtown offi- the case load by 30 percent. Gibson also provided a list of week for the entire year! cer, and four additional officers. Consultant Larry Wallace, a 17 specific goals for his depart- Gibson emphasized some former Tennessee Bureau of ment, in partnership with the critical issues resulting from Investigation director, made 10 community. Contact one of our representatives the understaffing. They include: recommendations for the On Thursday, the Banner will Availability of personnel for spe- Cleveland Police Department provide an overview of the fire two years ago, after being hired department’s strategic plan. to place your ad today... cial events, increased demands from the community, increased by the city council. All but one overtime, officer burnout and of those recommendations — Jack Bennett Leslie Callaway turnover rates, delayed staffing — have been imple- mented. response times, and the depart- Sheena Meyer Trish Price ment’s ability to meet Gibson and his department is Commission on Accreditation also planning the formation of a for Law Enforcement Agencies crime suppression unit, which People do read Randy Moore Tasha Beaty standards. will be used in community small ads. These deficiencies also create policing to better understand Pam Green Kathy Payne liabilities. They include delayed the needs of residents and cre- You are reading response times, officer fatigue ate an information exchange. and quality of life, impaired Wallace’s staffing recommen- one now. decision making, availability of dation (in 2015) was to add 12 back-up officers, a decline in officers. Gibson’s counter pro- Call The Banner quality of service, and reactive posal is to add 14 officers over 472-5041 vs. proactive enforcement. the next three years, raising the The police chief said the 91-member staff to 105 sworn 423-472-5041 national standard for staffing is officers. 6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com tina’s Groove CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer

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ASTROLOGYASTROLOGY by Eugenia Last Snuffy Smith

FRIDAY, FEB. 17, 2017 Denise Richards, 46. es. Look at each situation you face as CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS Happy Birthday: Stay grounded. If the year unfolds and you will find the DAY: Ed Sheeran, 26; Joseph Gordon- you let your emotions take over, you will best solutions. Time is on your side and Levitt, 36; Billie Joe Armstrong, 45; tend to overreact and make poor choic- taking positive and progressive steps toward a better future will bring you closer to the life you desire. Your numbers are 1, 9, 15, 29, 36, 40, 48. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional issues will surface if you are Contract Bridge dealing with outside influences or peo- by Steve Becker ple who don't see things the same way you do. Work independently to avoid Hagar the Horrible interference. Stability will result from knowing what you are doing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A creative approach to life, learning and self-awareness will help you make adjustments to the way you do business. You don't have to agree with everything others say, do or offer. Just strive for personal perfection. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be gen- erous with others, and forge ahead with optimism. Set your sights high and pry open doors that can help you launch into something new and exciting. Intelligence and charm will lead to Dilbert victory. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Education and searching for information that can help you revitalize your life, goals and current position are favored. Refuse to let what others are doing throw you off guard or push you in a costly direction. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Partnership problems will surface if you let your emotions interfere with what needs to be done. Travel if necessary. A face-to- face conversation will allow you to send a positive message. Personal improvements are favored. Garfield VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When it comes to business and dealing with clients, peers or superiors, don't let your emotions take over. It's best to be frank but also willing to compromise if necessary. Don't burn bridges. Tact and diplomacy are favored. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Partnerships and getting together with people who make you think will help you come to terms with what you want to do next. Revisit a creative dream or plan you want to pursue. Don't let laziness take over. Get started. Beetle Bailey SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Listen carefully, but don't get trapped in someone's ploy to coerce you into a heated debate. It's OK to live life your way if you let others have the same privilege. Do your own thing and expand your skills, talents and prospects. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It's your hard work that will help you reach your goals. Don't let anyone deter you from finishing what you start or tempt you to get involved in something that isn't on your agenda. Avoid indulgent people. Dennis the Menace By Ned Classics CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): By Conrad Day You'll have to stand up to anyone who tries to take advantage of you. Don't get involved with people who just want to take advantage of your skills, knowledge and experience. Move forward alone. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't second-guess what you should be doing. Follow your heart and do what feels right. Added discipline will help you overcome any emotional or physical challenges you face. Choose love and peace over disharmony and discord. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A joint venture or new investment will give you a sense of accomplishment. Financial gains using innovative ideas will pay off. Don't be afraid to adopt change if it's a result of someone or something unusual. Birthday Baby: You are brave, intense and determined. You are sociable and open-minded. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017— 7

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An undercover cop and a criminal lead double lives. ›››› “GoodFellas” (1990) ‘R’ Å TCM 59(3:45) ››› “A Majority of One” (1961) Rosalind Russell. (:15) ›››› “The Maltese Falcon” (1941) Å (DVS) ›››› “The Man Who Knew Too Much” (1956) Å (:15) ›››› “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (1962, Western) Å McCabe HALL 60Home Imp. Home Imp. Home Imp. Home Imp. Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls OXYGEN 61(3:58) NCIS “Sandblast” ’ (4:59) NCIS “Bloodbath” ’ (5:59) NCIS “Jeopardy” ’ (6:59) NCIS “Hiatus” Å NCIS “Hiatus” Å NCIS Political assassination. NCIS “Escaped” ’ Å NCIS “Singled Out” Å (12:01) NCIS “Faking It” ’ BRAVO 62Housewives/Atl. Housewives/Atl. Housewives/Atl. Housewives/Atl. Housewives/Atl. Top Chef (N) Å Real Housewives/Beverly Watch What Housewives/Atl. Top Chef SYFY 63››› “Mission: Impossible III” (2006, Action) Tom Cruise. 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GSN 144The Chase Å Deal or No Deal ’ Å Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Divided Divided (N) Idiotest (N) Idiotest (N) Family Feud Family Feud Divided Divided COOK 153Unique Unique Unique Unique Unique Unique Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Cheap Eats Cheap Eats Good Eats Good Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats WE 163Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order: Criminal Intent L.A. Hair L.A. Hair L.A. Hair (N) (:01) L.A. Hair (:01) L.A. Hair L.A. Hair GALA 217Noticiero Que Madre Como Dice el Dicho (SS) El Chavo El Chavo Vecinos Vecinos La Familia María Vecinos una familia La Familia Vecinos Noticias Noticias con Denise La Hora Pico TELE 223María Celeste Suelta la Sopa ’ (SS) Decisiones Noticias Caso Cerrado: Edición La Fan (N) ’ (SS) La Doña (N) ’ (SS) El Chema (N) ’ (SS) Al Rojo Vivo Titulares La Doña ’ (SS) UNIV 224El Gordo y la Flaca (N) Primer Impacto (N) (SS) Hotel Todo Noticiero Uni. La Rosa de Guadalupe (N) Pequeños Gigantes USA (N) Vino el Amor (N) El color de la pasión (N) Impacto Noticiero Uni Contacto Deportivo (N) NBCSP 311Figure Skating Four Continents: Ladies’ Short. NASCAR NHL Live (N) ’ (Live) NHL Hockey Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres. (Live) (:15) NHL Overtime (N) NFL Timeline (N) NFL Timeline (N) DLC 319Trauma: Life in the ER ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å NY ER Å

Thursday Best Bets 8 p.m. on (WRCB) 8 p.m. on (WFLI) 9 p.m. on (WFLI) 9:01 p.m. on (WDEF) 10 p.m. on (WTVC) Superstore Supernatural Riverdale Mom How to Get Away With Murder Things run hot and cold — in the most lit- Mary (guest star Samantha Smith) fails to The new “Chapter Four: The Last Picture Devastated by her breakup with Adam Though her influence has been impaired eral sense — for the Cloud 9 employees in include some critical information when she Show” takes its title literally, as did a classic (William Fichtner), Bonnie (Allison Janney) severely, Annalise (Viola Davis) is deter- the new episode “Super Hot Store.” A bitter seeks help from Sam, Dean and Castiel movie by a similar name, since it’s about tests everyone’s patience with her very mined to even the score with those who day temperature-wise has them grateful for (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha the closing of a local theater. Jughead verbal mourning in the new episode “Roast prosecuted her in the new episode “It’s the warmth in the store, until the thermostat Collins) in the new episode “Stuck in the (Cole Sprouse) is dismayed about the drive- Chicken and a Funny Story.” Eventually, War.” The probe of Wes’ (Alfred Enoch) breaks and drives the degrees up consider- Middle (With You).” The British Men of Let- in fate’s, and he does all he can to prevent Christy (Anna Faris) has had enough, and murder takes its toll on Asher, Connor, ably. Amy and Jonah (America Ferrera, Ben ters turn out to be part of her mission, and it. Betty (Lili Reinhart) isn’t sure what to she asks Adam to consider reuniting with Michaela, Laurel and Oliver (Matt McGorry, Feldman) end up pitted against the back they follow suit in exactly the way the others do when she learns about Miss Grundy’s Bonnie. Mimi Kennedy, Jaime Pressly and Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Karla Sou- warehouse workers. Glenn (Mark McKin- would have expected — which likely would (guest star Sarah Habel) past. Veronica Beth Hall also star. za, Conrad Ricamora). Nate (Billy Brown) ney) becomes determined to repair the have made them abstain from assisting her. (Camila Mendes) calls her mother (Marisol learns something shocking. Charlie Weber heater. Nichole Bloom also stars. Richard Speight Jr. directed the tale. Nichols) on something she witnessed. and Liza Weil also star.

FRIDAYAFTERNOON/EVENING FEBRUARY 17, 2017 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 Ent. Tonight Inside Edition Grimm “Blind Love” (N) ’ Emerald City (N) ’ Å Dateline NBC (N) ’ Å News Tonight Show-J. Fallon Seth Meyers WELFTBN 4 John Hagee Unqualified Praise Å John Gray Creation Supernatural! Potters Praise Å Hal Lindsey End/ Age Perry Stone Watchman Praise Å F.K. 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(N) Last-Standing (:31) Dr. Ken Shark Tank (N) ’ (:01) 20/20 (N) ’ Å News (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live ’ (:37) Nightline WTCIPBS 10 Odd Squad Odd Squad Wild Kratts Arthur ’ (EI) World News Business Rpt. PBS NewsHour (N) ’ Å Wash Charlie Rose The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show Great Performances (N) ’ Black Ballerina ’ Å Charlie Rose WTVC2FOX 11 Harry (N) ’ Å Family Feud Family Feud Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Big Bang Big Bang Rosewood (N) Å (DVS) Sleepy Hollow (N) ’ News at 10 Seinfeld ’ Last-Standing Last-Standing Paid Program 2 Broke Girls WDEFCBS 12 The Dr. Oz Show (N) Å Judge Judy Judge Judy News 12 at 6 CBS News Prime News Andy Griffith MacGyver “Hook” (N) Å Hawaii Five-0 (N) ’ Å Blue Bloods “Hard Bargain” News Late Show-Colbert Corden QVC 13iGrow Hair Growth System Nick Chavez: Hair Care Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Beauty We Love Å Oil Cosmetics Beauty at Any Age Å Friday Night Beauty “EVE PEARL” (N) Å Denim & Co. Å CSPAN 14(3:00) Public Affairs Events ’ Å Politics and Public Policy Today ’ Å Politics & Public Policy WGN-A 15Blue Bloods “Mother’s Day” Blue Bloods ’ Å Blue Bloods ’ Å Cops Sting. Cops Å››› “Gran Torino” (2008) Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley. Å››› “Gran Torino” (2008) Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley. Å HSN 16Household Helpers (N) Laundry Room Solutions (N) Home Solutions (N) Å Brenda DyGraf Fitness (N) Electronic Connection (N) Improvements (N) Å Home Solutions (N) Å Joyful Discoveries Joyful Discoveries E! 23So Cosmo ›› “Monster-in-Law” (2005) Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda. Å E! News (N) Å Fashion Police (N) Å So Cosmo Å Fashion Police Å E! News (N) Å ESQTV 24Spotless “Carrot & Stick” Spotless Å Spotless Å Spotless “The Power of No” Spotless “Fallowfield” Å Spotless Å Spotless Å Spotless “Rebound” Å Spotless Å LIFE 25Grey’s Anatomy ’ Å Bring It! Å Bring It! Å Bring It! Å Bring It! (N) Å Bring It! “Losing Faith” (N) (:02) The Rap Game (N) (:06) The Rap Game Å (12:02) Bring It! Å TLC 26Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Paranormal Lockdown Å Paranormal Lockdown ’ (:01) Paranormal Lockdown (N) ’ (:03) Paranormal Lockdown ’ TBS 27Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends ’ Seinfeld ’ Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld ’››› “Knocked Up” (2007) Seth Rogen. Å (DVS) ›› “17 Again” (2009) Zac Efron, Leslie Mann. Å (DVS) ›› “Scary Movie 3” (2003) TNT 28Castle “Resurrection” Castle “Reckoning” Castle “The Wrong Stuff” ’ Castle “Hong Kong Hustle” Castle “At Close Range” ’ NBA Basketball BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. In NBA Animal Kingdom “Pilot” The Island USA 29Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam Mod Fam FX 30Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Two Men Two Men ››› “Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011) Voices of Jack Black. ›› “Penguins of Madagascar” (2014, Comedy) ’ Å›› “Penguins of Madagascar” (2014, Comedy) ’ Å›› “30 Minutes or Less” ESPN 31The Jump Questionable Around/Horn Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å NBA Basketball All-Star Celebrity Game. (N) (Live) PBA Bowling Chris Paul Celebrity Invitational. (Taped) SportsCenter (N) Å SportsCenter (N) Å ESPN2 32NFL Live (N) NBA: The Jump (N) Å Around/Horn Interruption College Basketball Valparaiso at Oakland. (N) (Live) College Basketball VCU at Richmond. (N) (Live) Outside the Lines Å NFL Live (N) Å FSTN 33Snow Motion Destination UEFA Europa Lg. Highlights UEFA Mag. ACC Access Women’s College Basketball Butler at Georgetown. (N) Women’s College Basketball Florida State at Virginia. Driven World Poker Tour SEC 34(3:00) The Paul Finebaum Show (N) (Live) Å Women’s College Gymnastics Women’s College Gymnastics SEC Now (N) (Live) Å Best/Paul Finebaum SEC Now Å GOLF 35(2:00) PGA Tour Golf Genesis Open, Second Round. (N) Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf Genesis Open, Second Round. LPGA Tour Golf FS1 36Soccer 1979 Daytona NASCAR Racing Race Hub NASCAR Racing Women’s College Basketball Xavier at Villanova. (N) Å Hoops Extra College Basketball California at Stanford. (N) (Live) Å Sports Live TMZ Sports FSSE 37Cuba Gamecock In. Auburn Bask ACC Access Georgia Tech Driven RMG’s Hydro RMG’s Hydro In Search of Speed SportsMoney Driven 3 Wide Life Raceline Auburn Bask Driven Trackside WEA 38(3:00) Weather Center Live (N) Å (5:59) Weather Underground (N) Å Highway Thru Hell Å Highway Thru Hell Å Tornado Alley Å Tornado Alley Å Tornado Alley Å CNBC 39(3:00) Closing Bell (N) Å Fast Money Option Action Mad Money (N) Å Undercover Boss ’ Å Undercover Boss ’ Å Undercover Boss ’ Å Undercover Boss ’ Å Undercover Boss ’ Å Undercover Boss “Maaco” MSNBC 40MSNBC Live MTP Daily (N) Å For the Record with Greta 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 Situation Room With Wolf Situation Room With Wolf Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) CNN Tonight w/ Don Lemon CNN Tonight w/ Don Lemon The History of Comedy HDLN 42Forensic File Forensic File Forensic File Forensic File Situation Room With Wolf Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) How It Really Happened Å The History of Comedy FNC 43Your World With Neil Cavuto The Five (N) Å Special Report The First 100 Days (N) The O’Reilly Factor (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) Å The O’Reilly Factor Å Tucker Carlson Tonight HIST 44Ancient Aliens ’ Å American Pickers ’ Å American Pickers ’ Å American Pickers ’ Å American Pickers ’ American Pickers ’ Å (:03) American Pickers ’ (:03) American Pickers ’ (12:03) American Pickers ’ TRUTV 45Fameless Fameless Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Greatest Ever Carbonaro Carbonaro A&E 46The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 ’ Å The First 48 “Fatal Call” ’ The First 48 “Blood Feud” The First 48: Twists Live PD “Live PD -- 02.17.17” Riding along with law enforcement. (N) ’ (Live) Å The First 48: Twists DISC 47Gold Rush “Lifeline” Å Gold Rush “Parker vs. Rick” Gold Rush ’ Å Gold Rush “Double Trouble” Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (N) ’ Gold Rush (N) ’ Å The Wheel (N) ’ Å Gold Rush ’ Å The Wheel ’ Å NATGEO 48Border Wars Å Border Wars Å History of Gold: Revealed Into the Lost Crystal Caves Nakd Science Nakd Science World’s Biggest Cave Å Sinkholes: Swallowed Alive Nakd Science Nakd Science History of Gold: Revealed TRAV 49Ghost Adventures Å Ghost Adventures Å Ghost Adventures Å Expedition Unknown Å Expedition Unknown Å Expedition Unknown Å Expedition Unknown Å Expedition Unknown Å Expedition Unknown Å FOOD 50Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Ginormous Ginormous Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive HGTV 51Island Island Island Island Island Island Island Island Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home Hunters Hunters Int’l Hunters Hunters Int’l Dream Home Dream Home ANPL 52Tanked ’ Å Tanked ’ Å Tanked ’ Å Tanked “DJ of Dragons” ’ Tanked: Celebrity Scoop (N) Stars to the Rescue (N) ’ Animal Nation With Anthony Tanked ’ Stars to the Rescue ’ FREE 53The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle ›› “Tooth Fairy” (2010) Dwayne Johnson. ’ Å›› “Good Burger” (1997, Comedy) Kel Mitchell. ’ Å The 700 Club ’ Å›› “Yours, Mine & Ours” DISN 54Jessie Å Girl Meets Liv-Mad. Cali Style Bunk’d Å Bizaardvark K.C. Under. Good-Charlie Stuck/Middle “Pup Star” (2016) Kaitlyn Maher. ‘NR’ Å Stuck/Middle (:35) Bunk’d Jessie Å Jessie Å Cali Style Liv-Mad. NICK 55SpongeBob SpongeBob Loud House Loud House Henry Danger Henry Danger Thundermans Thundermans Ride (N) ’ Game ›› “Scooby-Doo” (2002) Freddie Prinze Jr. ’ Å Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends (:33) Friends TOON 56Teen Titans Teen Titans Gumball Gumball Teen Titans Clarence (N) We Bare Teen Titans King of Hill Cleveland Cleveland Amer. Dad Burgers Burgers Family Guy Family Guy Chicken Aqua Teen TVLND 57Gunsmoke Gunsmoke “The Goldtakers” Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King AMC 58(3:30) ››› “The Departed” (2006, Crime Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio. ‘R’ Å›› “Man on Fire” (2004, Crime Drama) Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning. ‘R’ Å›› “Con Air” (1997) Nicolas Cage. Vicious convicts hijack their flight. ‘R’ Walking Dead TCM 59“Million Dollar Mermaid” ›› “Min and Bill” (1930) (:15) ››› “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima” (1952) ››› “The Miracle Worker” (1962) Anne Bancroft. ››› “Mister Roberts” (1955) Henry Fonda. Å (12:15) ››› “Mogambo” HALL 60Home Imp. Home Imp. Home Imp. Home Imp. Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Home Imp. Home Imp. The Middle The Middle The Middle The Middle Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls OXYGEN 61(3:58) Snapped (4:59) Snapped Å (5:59) Snapped Å (6:59) Snapped “Sarah Kolb” Snapped “Lupita Acuna” Snapped Å Snapped “Lynette Pontius” Takes a Killer Snapped “Michele Donohue” (:31) Snapped BRAVO 62Housewives/Atl. Housewives/Atl. Married to Medicine Married to Medicine Married to Medicine (N) Married to Medicine Housewives/Atl. First Family of Hip Hop ››› “Superbad” (2007) SYFY 63(3:30) ›› “Red” (2010, Action) Bruce Willis. Å (DVS) ›› “Red 2” (2013, Action) Bruce Willis, John Malkovich. Å (DVS) ››› “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011, Action) Chris Evans. The Magicians Å The Expanse “Godspeed” SPIKE 64Beyond Scared Straight ’ Beyond Scared Straight ’ 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 Cops Å COM 65Key & Peele Key & Peele South Park South Park Futurama ’ Futurama ’ Futurama ’ Futurama ’ South Park South Park South Park South Park Trevor Noah: African Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker ’ Å Katt Williams MTV 66(3:40) Catfish: The TV Show (4:50) Catfish: The TV Show Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends ’ Friends ’ Ridiculous. (:40) Ridiculousness (N) ’ Ridiculous. ›› “Shallow Hal” (2001) Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black. ’ Å Billy Madison VH1 67› “My Baby’s Daddy” (2004) Eddie Griffin. ’ Å Dinner Party Dinner Party ››› “Dazed and Confused” (1993, Drama) Jason London. ’ Å››› “Ghostbusters” (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. ’ Å›› “Ghostbusters II” ’ CMTV 68Reba Å Reba Å Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing Last-Standing ››› “Die Hard With a Vengeance” (1995, Action) Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons. Å›› “Gridiron Gang” (2006) The Rock, Xzibit. Å BET 69Being Mary Jane (:04) The Quad “Elevators” (:08) The Quad (:12) ›› “Death at a Funeral” (2010, Comedy) Keith David, Loretta Devine. Martin Å (:34) Martin (:08) Martin The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Fresh Prince SCIENCE 83Outrageous Acts of Science Outrageous Acts of Science Outrageous Acts of Science Outrageous Acts of Science Outrageous Acts of Science Outrageous Acts of Science Secrets of the Underground Outrageous Acts of Science Outrageous Acts of Science CSPAN2 85(1:00) Public Affairs Events ’ Public Affairs Events ’ Public Affairs Events ’ EWTN 100(3:30) Cathedrals Across America From Biloxi, Mississippi. EWTN News Out Shadows Daily Mass - Olam One Thing - God Alone EWTN News Holy Rosary The Church The Creed Preview Women of Cathedrals Across America WPXA ION 107 Burn Notice ’ Å Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU White Collar “All In” Å White Collar “Free Fall” ’ DISXD 117Pokémon: XY Star-For. Star-For. Star-For. Star-For. Star-For. Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls Gravity Falls GSN 144The Chase Å Deal or No Deal ’ Å Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud COOK 153Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Carnival Eats Best Thing Best Thing Best Thing Best Thing Best Thing Best Thing Best Thing Best Thing Good Eats Good Eats Best Thing Best Thing WE 163Law & Order “Showtime” ›› “Legally Blonde” (2001) Reese Witherspoon. ›› “Legally Blonde” (2001) Reese Witherspoon. Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars (N) Marriage- Reality Stars (:29) ›› “Legally Blonde” (2001, Comedy) GALA 217Noticiero Guereja Como Dice el Dicho (SS) El Chavo El Chavo La Familia María La Familia una familia una familia una familia Vecinos La Familia Noticias Noticias con Denise La Familia TELE 223María Celeste Suelta la Sopa ’ (SS) Decisiones Noticias Caso Cerrado: Edición La Fan (N) ’ (SS) La Doña (N) ’ (SS) El Chema (N) ’ (SS) Al Rojo Vivo Titulares La Doña ’ (SS) UNIV 224El Gordo y la Flaca (N) Primer Impacto (N) (SS) Hotel Todo Noticiero Uni. La Rosa de Guadalupe (N) Se Anunciará Vino el Amor (N) El color de la pasión (N) Impacto Noticiero Uni Contacto Deportivo (N) NBCSP 311Premiership Rugby Premier Down FIS Alpine Skiing College Hockey Providence at Notre Dame. (N) (Live) Curling USA vs. Japan: Mixed Doubles. (Taped) Mecum Mecum DLC 319Trauma: Life in the ER ’ Untold Stories of the E.R. ’ Mystery ER ’ Å Mystery ER ’ Å Trauma: Life in the ER ’ Trauma Down Under Å Trauma Down Under (N) ’ Trauma: Life in the ER ’ Trauma Down Under Å 8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com Tax-payment satellites open next two Saturdays

By RICK NORTON Mall. and “Providing these Saturday their homes, and at sites easier Associate Editor On Saturday, Feb. 25, a lone n Bradley County Trustee’s satellite locations for Bradley to navigate, Smith noted. satellite will operate at the Office (in the courthouse), 9 County property owners has Deadline to pay property With the deadline rapidly mall, as well; and, the Trustee’s a.m. to noon. proven to be very beneficial to taxes is Tuesday, Feb. 28. approaching for paying Bradley Office also will be open that “The Trustee’s Office began many local residents,” Smith Those wishing to pay their County property taxes, Trustee day, from 9 a.m. to noon, to hosting these satellite locations said. “I compare it to the kind taxes during the traditional Mike Smith has announced the accept tax payments. in 2007,” Smith explained. of response we have gotten workday may still do so during schedule for satellite locations The complete slate of “They were extremely popular; from our tax programs, like the standard office hours: 8:30 on the next two Saturdays. Saturday, Feb. 18, satellites and, a change made in 2012 partial payment plan, as well a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday “The satellite sites have been includes: now allows the locations to be as the tax relief and tax freeze through Thursday; and 8:30 very popular with taxpayers n Oak Grove Elementary open on the same Saturday.” programs.” a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. over the years,” Smith told the School, 9 a.m. to noon; To pay their property taxes He added, “Each of these are The Trustee’s Office is locat- Cleveland Daily Banner. “They n Hopewell Elementary at a satellite location, Bradley programs our citizens wanted, ed on the ground floor of the have eliminated the need for School, 9 a.m. to noon; County homeowners and other and they’ve shown it by their courthouse (Room 104), and citizens to come to the court- n Waterville Elementary property owners must bring response over the years.” down the hall and across from house, and as such, this means School, 9 a.m. to noon; and their tax statement, along with Another benefit to the satel- the Bradley County Clerk’s property owners can pay their n Bradley Square Mall (near a personal check. No cash will lites is convenience, he said. Office, where automobile tags property taxes closer to home.” the old Kmart entrance), 9 a.m. be accepted at the satellite Downtown parking, and traffic, are renewed. The temporary tax satellites to noon. locations; however, cash and are sometimes an issue with For additional information will operate Saturday, Feb. 18, On Saturday, Feb. 25, the other normal means of pay- some local taxpayers, especially about paying property taxes, or at four locations, including following locations will operate: ment will be accepted at the the elderly. Many take advan- to ask questions about any of three county elementary n Bradley Square Mall (near Trustee’s Office when it opens tage of the chance to pay their the Trustee’s Office tax pro- schools and Bradley Square the fountain), 9 a.m. to noon; Saturday, Feb. 25. taxes in a location closer to grams, call 728-7247. Mike Smith

Cold case From Page 1 could include serial sex cases website for the task force where will convene regularly to dis- and many times, we may be individuals may either pass cuss the cases. The next meet- looking at serial arson cases,” along information on a case ing will be in March. Crump stated. (and which may be done anony- Crump added that the task Each of the cases are well mously) or information about force may be separated into known in their communities, the case. The website is several groups to look at differ- and some known even more www.tncoldcase10.com. Also, a ent cases. At one point, the within the district, including new phone number has been entire task force will meet to the Patty Striker death at her set up for those wishing to pass talk about findings from each business in Athens. along any information that they individual group. Other Bradley County cases may have. That toll-free num- At least 15 to 20 law enforce- include those involving Carl ber is 1-844-878-9580. ment agencies’ representatives Guinn, a cattle broker who was “Potentially, all cases being were present at Wednesday’s killed July 4, 1983, at his Gap investigated by the task force news conference. Crump said Springs Road home, and James will be on there,” Crump said. he was impressed with the Rose, whose body was found off Calvin Rockholt, investigator makeup of the task force. One of Weatherly Switch Road on for the district, will be heading includes former Cleveland Feb. 9, 1989, and who report- the task force. Police Department officer edly died from a single gunshot “These are cases that many Danny Chastain, who came out to the neck. in law enforcement have of retirement to be involved in Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY “We feel these are the ones, thought about for years,” re-investigating some of his BRENDAN FOLEY, right, event coordinator for this year’s Relay for Life, talks to Monique after consulting with law Rockholt said. “I am glad that past cases. Couvillion of St. Therese Catholic Church about the upcoming relay. The relay is scheduled for April enforcement, that we can most we have formed this task force “All of (the task force mem- 29 at the Bradley County Courthouse Square. readily approach and have the to look at these cases.” bers) care about their district, best [potential] success of solv- Along with law enforcement all of them care about their ing, because of recent develop- from the district’s counties, the county, all of them care about ments or recent investigations, local drug task force and fire their community,” Crump said. Annual Relay for Life fundraiser or new information,” Crump departments will also be Wednesday’s news conference noted. involved. was held at the DA’s office scheduled for Saturday, April 29 The DA’s office created a new Crump said the task force located on Ocoee Street.

By ALLEN MINCEY also now registered: St. Therese and Eaton Corporation (Beat It!) Banner Staff Writer Catholic Church and The team captains talked Encompass Home Health. about each organization creat- In just over two months from There are currently five busi- ing their own T-shirts, and now, the Bradley County nesses that are sponsors for the then having a contest to vote Courthouse Square will be filled event: Tennova Healthcare- on the best designs. Booths with individuals, groups and Cleveland, Tennessee Oncology, that each company, church or companies involved in this Lee University, Check Into school would have will also be year’s Relay for Life. Cash, and the Cleveland judged. A group of team captains Regional Cancer center. The entertainment for the held their monthly meeting event is still being pinned down, Tuesday at the Tom Wheeler but there was discussion of a Training Center for Cleveland There are currently five “Cleveland’s Got Talent” type Utilities to discuss the upcom- businesses that are sponsors contest. ing event. This year’s Relay for for the event: Tennova The captains are also looking Life is scheduled for Saturday, Healthcare-Cleveland, for assistance in creating “goody April 29. Tennessee Oncology, Lee bags” for Survivors. They are Several issues were discussed University, Check Into Cash, expecting around 200 cancer at the meeting, including set- and the Cleveland Regional survivors to participate in the Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS ting up the relay site for the Cancer Center. event, and as with previous TAYLOR SPRING PARK committee members met Wednesday to plan ongoing projects in a next two years. It was decided relays, the Survivors Lap will be fundraising effort for the new city park. At Wednesday’s meeting were, from left, Cleveland Councilman among the group to check into Though the title of this year’s one of the first events of the Richard Banks, Cathy Barrett of the Community Foundation, and City Manager Joe Fivas. the possibility of where to hold relay was not set, the group did relay. the 2018 Relay for Life, though learn that the theme would deal The relay team leaders are this year, they agreed on it with music, and there is still a still seeking additional teams to being held at the area around need for a tagline for the relay. participate in the event. To find the Bradley County Several teams have already out more about this year’s Taylor Courthouse, where it has been decided on their ideas, such as relay, contact Chrissy Seals, From Page 1 for the past few years. Utilizing Life Care Centers of America community manager for the sports fields was discussed, with an Elvis theme and Relay for Life at the American The committee has targeted the mittee, has proclaimed, more information about the though they mentioned con- Tennova Healthcare and a Cancer Society’s mid-south divi- amount of $250,000 in funds “Everyone in the city should pur- foundation, can contact Barrett cerns that will be voiced by 1970s/disco theme. Other com- sion office in Chattanooga at needed for the park, recognized chase at least one of the bricks. at cbarrett@clevelandbradley- schools should rain occur. panies and their plans for [email protected] or by as the birthplace of Cleveland They’ll be here forever.” foundation.org, or at www.cleve- As of Wednesday, there were music include Ocoee Middle phone at 423-400-2606. and Bradley County. Other purchase opportunities landbradleyfoundation.org. 26 teams registered for the School (Footloose), APS Team captains meetings are Committee members dis- include trees and benches, but Committee members also dis- event, which is more than were (Warrior), Lee University held on the second Tuesday of cussed the possibility of getting they are limited. Eight trees and cussed other fundraising oppor- registered at the February point (Shakers), Olin (Golden Oldies), each month, so the next meet- Bradley County Mayor D. Gary three benches have already been tunities, and plans, at last year. Two new teams are Peyton’s Southeastern (Brave), ing will be on March 14. Davis, and the County purchased, and the remainder Wednesday’s meeting. Their Commission, more actively will be on a first-come, first- plans are to contact community involved in the process of build- served basis. leaders who may have not been ing the new park along with the Joining Jones on the commit- able to attend the kickoff City Council. tee are Banks, Cleveland histori- fundraiser, and they will also “The spring is the birthplace of an Bob George, Cleveland Public visit with community businesses, Lawsuit the county, as well as the city of Works Supervisor Tommy Myers, industry. From Page 1 Cleveland,” said committee mem- and former county commissioner It was also pointed out that ber and City Councilman Jeff Morelock. Assisting the com- civic organizations, clubs, death; “Bradley County Jail staff aged sons. Richard Banks. mittee are contractors Dee churches, and even schools and n Severe emotional intentionally refused to Nelms’ obituary listed the With that thought in mind, Burris and Dennis Black, Toby school groups, might want to injuries; accommodate [Nelms] by plaintiff as “the mother of his committee members are plan- Pendergrass of Jones participate. n Mental anguish; placing [Nelms] in his cell children” and not as his ning to approach county officials Management, City Manager Joe The historic downtown park n Economic loss including covering the window com- spouse. to participate. Fivas, Assistant City Manager will be located on property where wage loss; pletely blocking their view The family has requested a Also at Wednesday’s meeting, Shawn McKay, and Barrett. the law offices of late Cleveland n Exemplary damages; into his cell as well as leaving jury trial; however, U.S. the committee came up with a Barrett emphasized the attorney Jim Webb was located. n Attorneys fees and costs; him with an instrument to District Court Judge Pamela tentative date for a groundbreak- Community Foundation is a Webb donated the building and n Loss of love, society and complete any suicidal Reeves issued an order last ing ceremony for the new park. public nonprofit organization property to the city, and the companionship; ideations, his cloth gown week that the parties “must That date is Monday, May 1. which assists community enti- building, which covered the n Reasonable funeral and straps.” meet ... prior to the filing of a Plans for the program are still ties. The foundation recently spring, was later demolished. burial expenses; and — Lawsuit document motion to dismiss to deter- to be made, as well as the people coordinated fundraising for the The city purchased an adja- n All other damages allow- mine whether it can be avoid- and organizations who will par- Cleveland Dog Park. cent parcel to the east, and able by law. The lawsuit was filed by ed.” ticipate in this kickoff of the con- “We coordinate events where Jones bought a parcel to the No specific monetary Kristen Danielle Nelms, as A scheduling timeline for struction phase of the project. many donors join together to west and presented it to the city. amount was mentioned in the administrator of his estate, the case has yet to be filed The date will also be a cutoff make the community a better A tentative design and plans lawsuit. on behalf of his two minor- with the court. for one of the project’s more pop- place for today and future gener- for the park were draw up by ular fundraisers. A majority of ations,” Barrett said. students at the University of funds raised at the recent gala She added that the foundation Tennessee, and Burris has vol- came from the purchase of is made up of a collection of unteered his time, expertise, and WE ARE engraved bricks, which will be charitable funds established by some funding to the project in used in the construction of the individuals, families, businesses coordinating the overall design. park. and other nonprofits and foun- The park project was launched ON-LINE! The bricks are $100 each, dations. “We are committed to through the efforts of Jones, a with three lines of type (up to 22 serving and understanding local businessman and amateur www. characters per line) on the donor needs, handling complex historian who is extremely inter- bricks. The bricks can be a per- charitable gifts, managing chari- est in the history of the city and manent signature for your chil- table funds, and leveraging com- county, and the preservation of cleveland dren, a memorial to a loved one, munity knowledge to increase that history. a veteran, or even friends or the charitable impact. A follow-up meeting of the acquaintances. Anyone interest in the Taylor park committee will be sched- banner.com Jones, a member of the com- Spring Park project, or wanting uled in the near future. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017— 9 Education Secretary DeVos pledges support for magnet schools

WASHINGTON (AP) — dous job on behalf of students.” President Mike Pence cast the States that serve about 3.5 mil- was hoping for a different Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, a billionaire tie-breaking vote. Two activists lion students. They are free response. “Our position will DeVos on Wednesday pledged Republican donor, has been vil- sought to block her from visit- public schools that offer rigor- always be that if money is pro- support for magnet schools in a ified by her critics during the ing a public school in the ous programs and innovative vided to a public school, it bid to repair ties with propo- confirmation process as an nation’s capital on Friday in a approaches usually focused on needs to stay at the public nents of public education in the enemy of public education for sign of protest. themes such as math, science school rather than following the wake of a bruising confirmation her many years of promoting “The protesters’ behavior is a or the arts. Magnet schools also student.” battle, but also slammed her charter and private schools. reflection on the way some seek strive to provide racial and Randi Weingarten, president critics for rejecting innovation But she said Wednesday that to treat our education system socio-economic diversity. of the American Federation of and change. the type of school is less impor- — by keeping kids in and new At the conference Mann Teachers, which vehemently In one of her first public tant to her than what the thinking out,” DeVos said. urged DeVos to commit to opposed DeVos’ nomination, speeches since taking office last school gives to its students. “Friday’s incident demonstrates increasing the funding, but stressed that all schools must week, DeVos praised magnet “I am really agnostic as to the just how hostile some people DeVos responded with a broad be held equally accountable. schools for showing strong aca- delivery mechanism as long as are to change and to new statement of support. DeVos’ critics say that she demic results, combating segre- we are focused on what a child ideas.” “I think that all great schools opposes measures that increase gation and striving for equity. needs and what is best for each Todd Mann, executive direc- should be highlighted and transparency and accountabili- “There is amble opportunity individual child,” DeVos said. tor of the Magnet Schools of should be supported,” DeVos ty of charter schools and pri- to really highlight the tremen- DeVos nomination sparked America group, told The said. “That said, I don’t think vate school voucher programs. dous successes of so many angry protests from teachers Associated Press that magnet we should focus necessarily on “We hope Secretary DeVos’s DeVos magnet schools across the and parents around the coun- schools currently receive one- funding school buildings as visit to the magnet school con- country,” DeVos told a room full try. With two Republican sena- third of the public funding that much as we should be having ference was not simply a photo of teachers and advocates. “It’s tors opposing her, DeVos was is available to charter schools. conversation around funding op but a start on the long road enduring ladder of opportunity clear that the schools that you confirmed by the slimmest pos- There are more than 4,300 students.” to understanding what it actu- for all children,” Weingarten represent are doing a tremen- sible margin only after Vice magnet schools in the United Mann later indicated that he ally takes to provide that said in a statement.

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Man who plowed truck into identity theft ring during a traf- Jarvis and athletic director fic stop last month. Allard Nayadley responded to a crowded parking lot is convicted The Tennessee Highway Patrol federal lawsuit filed against CLINTON (AP) — A 65-year- says troopers found 18 counter- them. old man who plowed his pickup feit credit cards along with sev- They disputed the findings through a crowded parking lot eral fake identifications after from two independent investiga- in Tennessee, killing one man stopping a vehicle on Interstate tions that said a culture of haz- and injuring several others, has 24 in Coffee County on Jan. 31. ing and abuse existed at been convicted by an Anderson Authorities said the vehicle Ooltewah before the attack. County Jury. was a stolen rental. The highway Gatlinburg police said a fresh- The Knoxville News Sentinel patrol said marijuana debris man required emergency surgery reports that jurors found Lee was found in the vehicle. after being assaulted with a pool Cromwell guilty Wednesday of Three people from Georgia cue by teammates in an appar- vehicular homicide for killing were arrested: Demetrius ent hazing incident. 37-year-old James Robinson. Lamons, of Marita; Rani One player was convicted in Robinson was killed trying to Andrews, of Douglasville; and juvenile court of aggravated rape AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File push his two daughters out of Catina Galbreath, of Lithia and aggravated assault in ThiS SePT. 11, 2013, file photo shows the bridge on Western Avenue over the Cal-Sag Channel the way of Cromwell’s Dodge Springs. Lawyer information for August. Two other players were framed by the rusted supports of the closed Chatham St. bridge in Blue Island, Ill. The Western Avenue Ram after a Fourth of July fire- them was not immediately avail- convicted as juveniles only of bridge was classified as both "structurally deficient" and "fracture critical" in federal data for 2012. An works display in Oak Ridge in able. aggravated assault. analysis of Transportation Department data released by the American Road & Transportation Builders 2015. Cromwell also was con- During booking, one suspect Association on Wednesday says more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. have been deemed structurally victed of eight counts of aggra- revealed 32 more credit cards Lawmaker says he resigned at deficient. Among those considered structurally deficient are the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington’s vated assault for hitting or hurt- that she had hidden on her urging of GOP leadership Arlington Memorial Bridge. ARBTA says deficient bridges are crossed about 185 million times a day. The ing other people. body. Each of the 50 recovered credit cards was activated for NASHVILLE (AP) — A top 14 most-traveled deficient bridges are located in California. Bridges labeled structurally deficient Cromwell’s attorney argued Tennessee lawmaker says he aren’t necessarily in immediate danger of collapse. The term is applied when spans need rehabilitation that his truck’s gas pedal got use, with a credit amount total- ing $800,000. resigned at the urging of or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems. jammed or he suffered from a Republican leadership after momentary bout of confusion — 2 Tennessee lawmakers flee being accused of sexual miscon- or both. A prosecutor said sever- duct at a legislative event. al witnesses saw Cromwell stop, bathroom bill event amid protest Former Rep. Mark Lovell, who rev the engine and back up NASHVILLE (AP) — Two represented suburban Shelby IRS impostor scam robs elderly of savings again. Tennessee lawmakers pushing a County, tells WATN-TV in WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the backs of the cards to the caller. the largest single domestic law Private prison group rejects bathroom bill and legislation Memphis that GOP leaders were top complaint to a U.S. Senate After four hours on the phone enforcement action to date related declaring marriage between a worried that the party could be hotline for seniors: fraudsters with the caller, Hatch was out to the IRS impersonation scam. push for independent audits man and a woman have quickly dragged through the mud by an posing as IRS agents, threatening $8,000. He told the panel he For some time, scammers had NASHVILLE (AP) — The fled their news conference when investigation into his actions arrests and demanding money. wishes he hadn’t been “so coop- been duping victims into getting largest U.S. private prison oper- protesters interrupted it. regardless of whether he was Treasury Department official erative.” money orders. More recently, ator has rejected a shareholder Republican Rep. Mark Pody guilty. Timothy Camus told the Senate Republican Sen. Susan Collins however, Camus says his office resolution seeking independent had spoken less than two min- Lovell says there is “zero” Aging Committee on Wednesday of Maine, chair of the committee, has seen a shift to iTunes cards audits of its detention facilities. utes Wednesday before a pro- truth to the allegations and that that more than 10,000 people says the criminals who prey on because it’s easier to get the The Human Rights Defense tester interrupted, saying, “My he would have remained in the have reported falling prey to the seniors are relentless. “They will money since the scammers no Center criticized CoreCivic, for- marriage is just as good as Legislature to contest them had so-called “IRS impersonation harass seniors over and over longer need middlemen to convert merly Corrections Corporation of yours.” he not been asked to step aside. scam” over the last several years again until they have drained the money orders. America, for the rejection. A gay couple held hands in In the former lawmaker’s words, — many of them elderly every penny from their life sav- “The Senate Aging Committee Center associate director, Alex the air. A woman’s shirt read, the move was needed “to take Americans. ings,” she said. has a hotline for seniors to call Friedmann, filed the resolution. “You can pee next to me.” the heat off the Republican Phillip Hatch, who is 81 and Federal officials, from Treasury about fraud (1-855-303-9470). He owns just enough CoreCivic Pody asked if they’d like him Party.” testified before the panel via and the Federal Trade Last year, the hotline received stock to attend shareholder to go on. Protesters chanted, House Republican Caucus video, told lawmakers how he Commission, testified about more than 2,200 calls from peo- meetings and file resolutions. “Pull the bill.” Chairman Ryan Williams tells received a phone call one day at efforts to combat the fraud on ple all over the country — more Audits would’ve tracked cate- Pody said, “I appreciate y’all The Tennessean he informed his home in Portland, Maine. The senior Americans. than double the number of calls gories in an August 2016 coming,” and left with Lovell he would demand his res- caller told him there was a mis- Last October, more than 50 from 2015. The top complaint Justice Department inspector Republican Sen. Mae Beavers, ignation if the allegations were take on his tax returns and fed- people were indicted in a scam was the IRS impersonation scam. general report, including vio- Senate sponsor. The crowd true. eral marshals were coming to that involved call centers in India That was followed by lottery or lence rates and use of force, dis- shouted, “cowards” and arrest him unless he paid the and bilked thousands of victims sweepstakes scams, in which ciplinary and grievance systems, “shame.” Longtime radioman, former money. Worried, Hatch did as out of more than $270 million. callers promise a huge lottery contraband, lockdowns and pos- The bathroom bill would cellist Sherman Novoson dies instructed and went to the local Camus, with the Treasury prize that can only be awarded if itive drug tests. require students in public CVS to purchase iTunes cards. Inspector General for Tax taxes and other fees are sent NASHVILLE (AP) — Sherman The resolution mentions that schools and public colleges and He then read the numbers on the Administration office, says it is immediately to the caller. Novoson, a former concert cellist in the report, CoreCivic exceed- universities to use restrooms and longtime radio reporter speed other private prison groups and locker rooms of the sex on cializing in sports and politics in on prisoner-on-prisoner their birth certificates. assaults, sexual assaults on Tennessee, has died. He was 70. staff, fights, suicide attempts Jury in mosque attack case Colleagues remembered and self-mutilation. deadlocked, returning Thursday Novoson appearing at the In response, Nashville-based Capitol in a tuxedo to cover leg- CoreCivic noted the audits cur- CHATTANOOGA (AP) — islative floor sessions before rently conducted. CoreCivic says Jurors have notified a federal heading off to play in the the resolution overlooks positive judge they are deadlocked in Nashville Symphony. Health statistics and omits contract their deliberations regarding a issues later caused Novoson to prisons serve a different popula- man accused of planning to give up playing music profes- tion, often non-U.S. citizens. attack a mosque in upstate New sionally. York. The St. Louis native free- Economist makes ‘caviar’ A Chattanooga newspaper lanced for several outlets, reports that the jury announced including CBS Radio. His cubi- argument against grocery tax cut Wednesday it was deadlocked in cle at the Legislative Plaza press NASHVILLE (AP) — Reagan the case of 65-year-old Robert suite was covered with photos of administration economist Arthur Doggart. U.S. District Judge celebrities he had interviewed Laffer is urging Tennessee law- Curtis Collier told the jurors to over the years, including George makers not to include a cut in return Thursday morning and Burns, Bob Hope, Danny the sales tax on groceries as said he wouldn’t announce a Thomas and Ernest Borgnine. part of Republican Gov. Bill mistrial yet. Haslam’s proposal to offset a gas Doggart has pleaded not Deputies: 4 juvenile escapees tax hike. guilty to accusations that he arrested after home invasion Arthur Laffer said in a House planned to attack a Muslim meeting on Wednesday that big- community called Islamberg. LEBANON (AP) — Wilson ger cuts on business taxes Prosecutors have played a County deputies have arrested would do more to spur the econ- series of conversations Doggart four boys who they say escaped omy. Democratic Rep. John had with a confidential inform- from a juvenile detention center, Mark Windle of Livingston chal- ant in March 2015. broke into a home and assault- lenged Laffer about whether His defense attorneys have ed the homeowners. working families wouldn’t bene- argued that Doggart never had a Media outlets report that the fit from paying less on essential consistent plan in place, was boys escaped from Lebanon food items like baby formula. entrapped by a confidential Academy Sunday night and Laffer responded that such a informant and only wanted to forced themselves into a home. move would “cut the tax on my conduct reconnaissance on Wilson County Sheriff’s Office buying a steak or caviar,” and Islamberg. Lt. Scott Moore says the boys that argued that lawmakers took the homeowner’s gun and should focus on having the Former high school employees hit him and his wife on the greatest economic impact. dispute charges in lawsuit head before fleeing. Haslam wants to boost trans- The boys were found Tuesday portation funding by about $280 CHATTANOOGA (AP) — morning in an abandoned home million annually, while also cut- Former employees at a down the road from the victims’ ting a commensurate amount of Tennessee high school say they home. Deputies were able to taxes. shouldn’t be held responsible for talk to the juveniles into coming a December 2015 attack by out of the home without inci- Tennessee state trooper three of the school’s basketball dent. players against a teammate. The four boys, who range in Dignified Services at uncovers alleged ID theft ring A Chattanooga newspaper age from 14 to 16, are now Realistic Prices! CHATTANOOGA (AP) — State says former Ooltewah High being held at the Rutherford WEATHER INFORMATION 2415 Georgetown Road, NE highway patrol officials say School basketball coach Andre County Juvenile Detention 473-2620 troopers uncovered an alleged Montgomery, principal Jim Center pending a court date. 10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com House GOP is batting around options for revamping health law WASHINGTON (AP) — With lawmakers and the White House expanded and refundable tax the Republican drive to craft a are trying to decide who should credits, paid in advance, would new health care plan sputtering, release a plan to replace be available to millions of House GOP leaders are offering Obama’s law first — the White Americans. With refundable options to rank-and-file lawmak- House or Congress. credits, even people with low or ers for replacing President Asked to characterize those no income would receive checks Barack Obama’s health care law discussions, Wicker said: “You from the IRS. with a conservative approach go first. No, you go first.” On one of the most con- dominated by tax breaks and a Thursday’s House GOP meet- tentious issues, Republicans transition away from today’s ing was coming a day after the would gradually change Medicaid program. Trump administration took reg- Medicaid, which helps poor and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R- ulatory steps aimed at curbing disabled people afford health Wis., and other House leaders Obama’s law. These included care. While it now guarantees planned to discuss details of making it harder for people to coverage for everyone who quali- their plans with lawmakers sign up for coverage outside of fies, the options being discussed Thursday and gauge their recep- open enrollment periods and include giving money to the tiveness. The briefing was com- eased IRS enforcement of fines states generally based on the ing hours before a weeklong for people who don’t buy insur- number of Medicaid beneficiar- recess sends Congress home to ance. ies with adjustments for the energized voters — mostly Lawmakers, aides and lobby- type of care they need, and Democrats — who have recently ists who described House lead- states would have more power to crammed town hall meetings to ers’ plans said they strongly decide who qualifies for cover- complain noisily about GOP resembled a broad outline that age. efforts to repeal Obama’s Ryan released last summer as a Republicans would provide statute. Lawmakers are eager to campaign document for extra money to both the 31 have something to show con- Republican candidates to tout to states that expanded Medicaid stituents. voters. Most spoke on condition coverage under Obama’s law “This is complicated work. of anonymity because the pro- and the 19 others — mostly We’re not going to rush it,” said posals hadn’t been released dominated by the GOP — that Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., publicly. refused to do so. That disburse- chairman of the House Energy In a significant departure ment of funds has caused major ReSidentS At Brookedale Assisted Living of Cleveland celebrated Valentine’s Day with their and Commerce Committee, one from Ryan’s summertime pro- rifts between GOP-led states annual nomination of a Valentine king and queen. This year, Valentine King Steve Chitwood and of the panels helping craft the posal, the options being dis- that increased their Medicaid Valentine Queen Gladys Peavey reigned. legislation. cussed Thursday will not coverage and don’t want to lose Walden said by the end of address Medicare, which helps that money, and states that did- March, his committee would pay for guaranteed health care n’t expand but want extra funds start writing its part of the for the elderly. Ryan has backed now. measure voiding much of reshaping it into a voucher-like The GOP plans also include Patricia Sluder named Obama’s law and substituting program that people could use federal contributions to states GOP programs. That’s the most to buy coverage, but Trump has for high risk pools, where people recent of several self-imposed said he doesn’t want to revamp with illnesses that are expensive deadlines that President Donald Medicare. to cover could purchase policies. new trustee at TCPS Trump and GOP leaders have Under the ideas being dis- And because of many Special to the Banner They attend First Baptist set, but until now failed to meet, cussed Thursday, the tax penal- Republicans’ opposition to abor- Church, and actively support for reconfiguring the nation’s ties that Obama’s law imposed tion, the retrofitted medical sys- Bill Balzano, president of community causes such as health care system. on people who don’t buy insur- tem would block Planned Tennessee Christian the Alzheimer’s Association, With Senate Republicans ance would be killed. Also elimi- Parenthood from receiving feder- Preparatory School, has Girls on the Run, New Hope straining to coalesce around nated would be the subsidies al payments, which comprise announced that Patricia Pregnancy Care Center and plans, new Health and Human the government provides most nearly half its annual $1.1 bil- Sluder has been nominated to Relay for Life. Services Secretary Tom Price people who buy coverage on the lion budget. and unanimously approved to Sluder has an associate of met privately with GOP senators online marketplaces the statute Democrats defending Obama’s serve on the TCPS board of science degree in business Wednesday, but participants established. law oppose all of the GOP ideas, trustees. administration from Cleveland said no specifics were discussed. Instead, tax-favored health saying they’d leave many people “Mrs. Sluder will fill a sig- State Community College, a Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said savings accounts would be unable to afford health coverage. nificant leadership role in the bachelor of science degree in TCPS school family,” Balzano accounting from Tennessee Patricia Sluder said in making the announce- Wesleyan University, and a ment. master of science in psycholo- Longtime supporters of gy from the University of ship will be greatly appreciat- TCPS, Sluder and her hus- Tennessee. ed on our board of trustees. band, Marty, are the owners of She currently serves on the God bless Tricia and Marty for the HoneyBaked Ham in HoneyBaked Ham Franchise their love and support of Cleveland. Advisory Council, a six-mem- TCPS,” added Balzano. They both retired from Olin ber panel that advises Corporation after 35 years of HoneyBaked on policy and service and have three grand- direction related to their fran- Reuse the News children who attend TCPS: chise owners. Ben (fifth grade), Graham (first “Mrs. Sluder’s positive and Recycle this NewspapeR grade) and Henry (preschool). energetic approach to leader-

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Braves create silver lining

By CHAD MAgEE Banner Intern Young talent is fun. There is nothing better than seeing young guys grin from ear-to-ear as they make their first mark on Major League Baseball. As an onlooker, we know that these moments are the product of a lifetime of work and dedica- tion for most of these guys. However, after three consecutive sub-.500 seasons, the Atlanta Braves fans are growing weary of making excuses for the lack of wins. More specifically, the Braves’ pitching staff is full of “prospects.” That is, pitchers who have shown “promise” in the minor leagues. But considering the fact that 16 of their 24 pitchers on the current roster were born in 1990 or later, there is precious little proof of this “promise translating to the big leagues. Historically the Braves have been known to strike fear in the eyes of opposing hitters with dominant pitching. It wasn’t all that long ago that the Braves had John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine — all of whom are currently in the MLB’s Hall of Fame — in the rotation. This history makes the fact that the Braves have been in the bottom 10 pitching staffs in baseball both of the past two seasons jarringly painful for those loyal to Chop Nation. But do not despair, Braves fans. There is a light at the end of the tunnel — a tunnel that, hopefully, doesn’t include another year of incessantly repeating “It’s a rebuilding year.” This offseason, the Braves have brought in the 43-year-old AP photo right-handed relief pitcher, ATLANTA BRAvEs PiTChER R.A. Dickey loosens up during a spring training workout Wednesday, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Bartolo Colon, as well as the 42- year-old right-handed knuckle- baller and former Tennessee Vol R.A. Dickey. Braves start spring with 3 new pitchers, new outlook Wait! I can already hear the question, “But, how can bringing in two pitchers 15 years past By DICK SCANLON winning record after the All-Star break. guys we could get the ball to,” Snitker what all these names coming together their primes solve a team’s pitch- The Associated Press The Braves signed the 43-year-old said. “It was the thing we really didn’t will mean. But for right now it’s the ing problems?” Bartolo Colon, 42-year-old R.A. Dickey have last year because of injuries and same thing that makes spring fun every These guys are both past the KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Eager for a fresh and 30-year-old Jaime Garcia to fortify trades and what not. We wanted guys year, and that’s the hope that we can be points in their careers where start and armed with a new rotation, the their pitching staff, and traded for veter- we could bring in and give some time to really good,” he said. they are going to singlehandedly Atlanta Braves started spring training an second baseman Brandon Phillips on the young arms that we have in the Catcher Tyler Flowers, who has been make their teams playoff con- with an air of confidence and optimism, Sunday. organization.” around for only one of Atlanta’s three tenders. However, they bring especially for a team coming off a season Manager Brian Snitker is hoping the Colon is the active major league straight losing seasons, will spend the more than 5,000 combined of 93 losses. Braves’ strong finish can carry over. career leader with 233 wins. Dickey, the next six weeks learning how to handle major league innings pitched to a “Hopefully this is not a rebuild,” said “It’s not going to hurt. Knowing what former Cy Young Award winner, and the veteran pitchers, and Dickey’s team in desperate need of experi- left fielder Matt Kemp, an early arrival we’re capable of is going to be huge,” he Garcia figure to join Julio Teheran and knuckleball in particular. ence. on the day of the first organized workout said. “I told the guys this morning — Mike Foltynewicz in the Braves’ rotation. “We’ve seen what they’ve done in the With any luck, they can pro- for pitchers and catchers. “I want to win we’re not here to get better, we’re here to “If we all play up to our pedigree, it past and hopefully they can continue to vide a sense of stability to the baseball games. I feel we can go out win. Why shouldn’t we be?” could be a special year,” Dickey said. duplicate those kind of numbers and young pitchers, simply by being there and win, especially with these vet- The three new right-handers, who “I’m not making any predictions, but success for us,” Flowers said. “But right present. eran guys we’re bringing in.” combined for 92 starts last season, were being low on the totem pole sometimes now it’s time to just get to work and see With a little more luck, the Kemp, who came in a trade from San brought in to give the Braves a chance is not a bad place to be at the beginning what happens. You can’t really look at sense of stability can lead to Diego at the end of July, was not around to contend. of things. for the dismal start that doomed Atlanta “We knew we needed some veteran “As we get into the spring, we’ll see See SILVER, Page 13 to a last-place finish. The Braves had a See BRAVES, Page 13

Bears, Raiders looking Bradley runner 1st Lady Cougars XC signee

By JOE CANNON to my alma mater to sign our this opportunity,” Coach Kyle get her ready for the next level. for more wrestling gold Banner Assistant Sports Editor very first runner,” the former explained. “Although she didn’t For her to become the first-ever three-sport Bradley Central run for the same middle school Lady Cougar cross country Cleveland State cross coun- standout remarked after watch- as my daughters, we always signee is a big deal for By RICHARD ROBERTS try coach David Kyle went to a ing current Bearette senior cheered for her and tried to Cleveland State and the com- Banner Sports Editor familiar place to sign his very Whitney McConnell sign on the encourage her. munity.” first runner for the new Cougar dotted line. “I think she hasn’t reached Her high school coach With Bradley Central and Cleveland high schools sending nearly a program. “I’ve watched her run for her full potential yet. We hope agrees. “Whitney is a great full complement of wrestlers to the TSSAA State Traditional “I’m proud to be able to come many years, and she deserves to be able to help her out and young lady and excels in the Tournament, it is reasonable to assume the big money will be on classroom as well as the track,” either the Bears or Blue Raiders to bring the state championship commented head Bradley track trophy back across Monteagle. coach Eddie Frazier. “We’ve The Blue Raiders hold a one wrestler advantage over the Bears pushed her and she works real- with 14 wrestlers ready to go. Bradley sends grapplers in every ly hard on her running. weight class but 170 pounds. The Bears — after losing twice to “She’s been a great part of Cleveland by a single point during the regular season — defeated the our program and will do the Blue Raiders at the TSSAA State Duals championship two weeks ago same for Cleveland State,” he and are the favorites to bring home the traditionals trophy Saturday. added. “We are super excited An injury at last week’s region tournament to the Blue Raiders’ about this and very proud of 106-pound wrestler Burns Meagher evens the field even more. her.” The Walker Valley Mustangs head to Franklin with a large disad- For her part, McConnell is vantage with only four wrestlers qualified to win individual medals. also elated about the opportu- Tennessee High wil be looking to muddy the waters and have nity. “I’m excited to be the first qualified 12, as did Heritage and Science Hill. Arlington will send the to sign with the new program. I most region champions to the tournament with seven and qualified hope to be able to promote it 11. Bradley, Science Hill and Summit are next with six region cham- and do well for them. pions each. “I like the fact that I’m going The field includes returning state champions from Bradley with TJ to be able to stay close to home Hicks, Knox Fuller and Ryan McElhaney again looking to top the and get the opportunity to con- podium. Fuller will be looking to equal the record of former Bears’ tinue to run. I hope to be able star, the late Matt Keller, with his fourth state title. to continue to improve and Two brackets will have wrestlers from all three schools vying for a hopefully, in a couple of years, state title. At 120, No. 2-ranked Bryce Pond (Cleveland), No. 4 Trey Banner photo, JOE CANNON move on to a four-year school I Hicks (Bradley) and Walker Valley's James Jur also will begin their BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Whitney McConnell became the first signee for the new Cleveland can run for as well. quest this afternoon. State cross country program Wednesday at the BCHS library. Along with many friends and team- “It’s been an honor to be a At 138, Andy Robinson (BC), Cody Mathews (C), and Dillon Clark mates, also present for the ceremony were seated, from left, Cayci McConnell (sister), Ivy McConnell part of the cross country and (WV) will be looking to step to the top spot on the podium. (mother) McConnell and Colby McConnell (brother). Also preset were, standing, coaches Turner track teams here (at Bradley). Two ranked wrestlers will take to the mat at 106. The Mustangs I’ve been blessed with some will send No. 2-ranked Chandler Davis while the Bears' Wes Jackson, (BCHS AD), Larry Cotton (Cleveland Express AAU), David Kyle (CSCC cross country), Stephanie Amato (BCHS cross country), Eddie Frazier (BCHS track) and Isaac Robinson (BCHS great coaches that have really See GOLD, Page 13 assistant track). See McCONNELL, Page 13 12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com State-ranked Raiders, Bearettes favored as top District 5-AAA seeds

By PATRICK MacCOON The sixth-seeded Owls won 64-54 over Soddy- Banner Sports Writer Daisy last night behind Cam Chambers’ 20 points, while three double-figure scorers helped the Lady Championship dreams are on the line as the Owls take down the host Lady Trojans 50-28 in District 5-AAA Basketball Tournament tipped off Wednesday’s other play-in game. last night at Soddy-Daisy High School over the Due to a change in the district bylaws during next six days. the off season, the 5-AAA champions will earn the While Region 3-AAA berths for the top four right to host the region tournament, meaning the teams are a main goal, the grand prize for one girls tournament could be at one site and the boys girls and boys teams will be landed Monday and at another. Tuesday night, in the 7:30 p.m. championship The Region 3-AAA event swill be held Feb. 24- games. March 1, with girls and boys games being played Only the top-seeded Bradley Central girls and on separate nights. Lee University photo Cleveland boys, as well as both East Hamilton No. 1 seed Bearettes LEE FIRST BASEMAN Peyton Meeker waits for the throw on a pickoff move during the Flames’ vic- teams, the Nos. 2 seeds, are guaranteed region (27-0, 12-0 District 5-AAA) tory over Lincoln Memorial University Wednesday, at Butler field. spots, so four other Bradley County teams will One of the toughest teams in the state, let alone have to fight for their lives tonight and Friday. the country, finished the regular season with its This evening’s district quarterfinal action will first perfect regular season since 1976, when Hall begin with the No. 3-seeded Walker Valley Lady of Fame coach Jim Smiddy brought home the pro- Mustangs (16-10) against sixth-seeded Ooltewah gram’s fifth and last state championship. (7-18) at 6, followed by a boys’ matchup of No. 3 Howard grand slam Bradley Central (17-8) battling Ooltewah (9-14) at 7:30. See DISTRICT, Page 13 paces Flames’ win

SCoReboaRd From LEE SPORTS INFORMATION Wierzgac and Miguel Pimentel. Gustitus started, allowing four The Flames were not finished hits, one earned run and strik- Junior Jordan Howard drove as Geremy Walton ripped a ing out three. Corbin Lamb fol- in five runs with a grand slam two-run homer, his third of the lowed with two innings, surren- and a double in leading Lee’s year, scoring Mossburg. dering one hit, no earned runs ON TAP BASKETBALL WRESTLING Flames to an 8-5 non-confer- Pimentel had three hits and and walking two. Michael Ray Thursday, Feb. 16 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING POLL ence win over Lincoln Memorial scored two runs in the win. and Wes Albert pitched an BASKETBALL National Basketball Association Compiled by Jeff Price West Alabama at Lee University, 6 EASTERN CONFERENCE Results from: Jan. 30, 2017 University at Olympic Field on “Offensively, Howard gave us inning apiece, each giving up District 5-AAA Tournament Atlantic Division THIS IS THE 9TH POLL OF THE SEASON a sunny Wednesday afternoon. the big spark with the grand just one hit. at Soddy-Daisy HS WL Pct GB Now in its 25th year, The Poll is primarily a measure The victory was the Flames’ Ooltewah vs. Walker Valley (G), 6 Boston 37 19 .661 — of dual meet strength with some consideration to slam in the fourth inning,” The Railsplitters picked up Ooltewah vs. Bradley Central (B), 7:30 Toronto 33 24 .579 4½ individual tournament strength. Votes are cast by fifth straight and increased remarked coach Mark Brew four earned runs off John District 5-AA Tournament New York 23 34 .404 14½ a state-wide panel of high school wrestling coaches their overall record to 7-1 head- after the win. “I thought Reese Gilmer in the eighth at McMinn County HS Philadelphia 21 35 .375 16 and are based on a maximum Power Ranking of Polk County vs. Loudon (G), 6 Brooklyn 9 47 .161 28 100%. ing into the Gulf South Mossburg did an excellent job inning. He allowed three hits, Polk County vs. Sequoyah (B), 7:30 Southeast Division Conference opener against from the leadoff spot, being on four earned runs and walked a WRESTLING WL Pct GB RANK SCHOOL POWER LAST TSSAA State Traditionals Washington 33 21 .611 — RANKING WEEK Alabama Huntsville on base all four times, and Scott batter. Parete and Larson took in Franklin Atlanta 32 24 .571 2 1 Bradley Central 100 2 Saturday afternoon. The dou- has been excellent all year in care of business in the final Participants, times TBA Miami 25 32 .439 9½ 2 Cleveland 88 1 bleheader at Olympic Field is Friday, Feb. 17 Charlotte 24 32 .429 10 3 Father Ryan 86 5 providing quality at bats in the inning and two-thirds. BASEBALL Orlando 21 37 .362 14 4 McCallie 76 6 slated for a 2 p.m. opening lineup.” “We did have a pitching plan Vincennes at Cleveland State, 2 Central Division 5 Chirstian Brothers 65 3 pitch. A single game will follow The eight runs were good in place to throw a lot of guys,” BASKETBALL WL Pct GB 6 Science Hill 54 9 District 5-AAA Tournament Cleveland 39 16 .709 — 7 Bayor 46 4 on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. enough to stave off a four-run pointed out the Lee coach. “But at Soddy-Daisy HS Indiana 29 27 .518 10½ 8 Tennessee High 40 8 The visiting Railsplitters rally by the Railsplitters in the we had some command issues McMinn County vs. Cleveland (G), 6 Chicago 27 29 .482 12½ 9 Soddy-Daisy 30 7 posted a run in the top half of McMinn County vs. Walker Valley (B), 7:30 Detroit 27 30 .474 13 10 Arlington 21 11 top of the eighth inning. in a few innings that allowed District 5-AA Tournament Milwaukee 25 30 .455 14 10 (tie) Halls 21 NR the first inning on a single by Reliever Joe Parete came on to them some momentum. I was at McMinn County HS WESTERN CONFERENCE 12 MBA 12 12 Nate Stinson. He advanced to pick up two big strikeouts to really pleased with how Michael Sweetwater vs. Sequoyah (G), 4:30 Southwest Division Also receiving votes: Blackman, Summit, Wilson Sweetwater vs. Polk/Sequoyah winner (B), 6 W L Pct GB Central. second on a wild pitch and to end the LMU threat in the Ray threw. He has come on as McMinn Central vs. Polk/Loudon winner (G), 7:30 San Antonio 43 13 .768 — 2016-2017 TSSAA AAA RANKINGS third on a fly ball. He scored on eighth, while Kit Larson worked of late and we need that extra McMinn Central vs. Loudon (B), 9 Houston 40 18 .690 4 By PinTN.com WRESTLING Memphis 34 24 .586 10 2/10/17 Rankings an infield single by Logan the final frame, allowing only arm in the bullpen." TSSAA State Traditionals New Orleans 23 34 .404 20½ 1. Bradley Central Augustine. LMU did not score one walk. The Flames have a couple of in Franklin Dallas 22 34 .393 21 2. Cleveland again until putting four runs Participants, times TBA Northwest Division 3. Soddy Daisy “We didn’t play very well days to prepare for the Saturday, Feb. 18 W L Pct GB 4. Science Hill on the board in the eighth. early in this game,” said Brew. Chargers. “We have a big week- BASEBALL Utah 35 22 .614 — 5. Tennessee High In the meantime, the Flames “We made some uncharacteris- end ahead of us with our Gulf Vincennes at Cleveland State (DH), 12 Oklahoma City 32 25 .561 3 6. Knox. Halls Alabama-Huntsville at Lee University (DH), 2 Denver 25 31 .446 9½ 7. Arlington tied the contest in the bottom tic mistakes early, and we were South opener,” said Brew as he BASKETBALL Portland 23 33 .411 11½ 8. Wilson Central of the first. Spencer Mossburg fortunate to get out of the first looked to the weekend series. West Georgia at Lee University, 2 Minnesota 22 35 .386 13 9. Summit Cleveland State at Walters State, 2 Pacific Division 10.Independence doubled and later scored on an inning with only one run “UAH has been one of the top District 5-AAA Tournament WL Pct GB 106-pound RBI infield single by Peyton allowed.” programs in baseball and in the at Soddy-Daisy HS Golden State 47 9 .839 — 1. Trent Nelson (Tennessee) Meeker. Howard’s slam drove McMinn/Cleveland winner vs. Bradley Central (G), L.A. Clippers 35 21 .625 12 2. Chandler Davis (Walker Valley) Seven Lee hurlers saw action conference. It will be a tough 3 Sacramento 24 33 .421 23½ 3. Noah Horst (Beech) home Cameron Scott, Nate before the day ended. Rob task for our team this weekend." McMinn/WV winner vs. Cleveland (B), 4:30 L.A. Lakers 19 39 .328 29 4. Christian Isbell (Clarksville) WV/Ool winner vs. East Hamilton (G), 6 Phoenix 18 39 .316 29½ 5. Wes Devaney (Bradley) Bradley/Ool winner vs. East Hamilton, 7:30 —- 6. Jacob Allen (Soddy) LACROSSE Wednesday’s Games 113-pound Lee University at the University of Indianapolis, 1 Cleveland 113, Indiana 104 1. TJ Hicks (Bradley) SOFTBALL San Antonio 107, Orlando 79 2. Garrett Bowers (Cleveland) CSCC Cougars pound Bryant & Stratton Cumberlands (JV) at Cleveland State (DH), 2 Boston 116, Philadelphia 108 3. Brayden Palmer (Beech) Alabama-Huntsville at Lee University (DH), 2 Detroit 98, Dallas 91 4. Brady Woodward (Summit) TRACK Milwaukee 129, Brooklyn 125 5. Connor Thornburg (East Hamilton) Lee University in the UCS Invitational (Winston- Toronto 90, Charlotte 85 6. Michael Cannon (Arlington) From CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION Lead-off hitter Jordan Ransom doubled to Salem, N.C.) Miami 117, Houston 109 120-pound start the first inning and two batters later, Sean WRESTLING New Orleans 95, Memphis 91 1. Calvin Martin (William Blount) TSSAA State Traditionals Minnesota 112, Denver 99 2. Job Dooley (Franklin) EMERSON, Ga. — It only took Cleveland State McDermott tripled to bring Ransom in. in Franklin Phoenix 137, L.A. Lakers 101 3. Bryce Pond (Cleveland) eight hits to drive in 10 runs in Wednesday’s McDermott currently boasts a .625 batting aver- Participants, times TBA Utah 111, Portland 88 4. Trey Hicks (Bradley) game against Virginia’s Bryant & Stratton Championship matches, 6 Oklahoma City 116, New York 105 5. Sean Sesnan (Wilson Central) age. Devin Gardner reached first on a fielder’s Sunday, Feb. 19 Golden State 109, Sacramento 86 6. Luke Dezember (Lawrence Co) College. choice and McDermott raced home for the sec- BASEBALL L.A. Clippers 99, Atlanta 84 126-pound At the end of a five inning, run-ruled game, ond run. Alabama-Huntsville at Lee University, 2 Thursday’s Games 1. Charles Wheaton (Soddy) Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m. 2. Ethan Anderson (Bradley) the Cougars (3-1) left the LakePoint Complex The Cougars lit up the scoreboard in the third Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. 3. Kyle Burns (Bearden) with a 10-0 win to add to the books. inning, where they scored eight runs off five hits. Friday’s Games 4. Jack Shrader (Franklin) ON AIR No games scheduled. 5. Daniel Fowler (Independence) “We continued to put quality at bats together Gardner had two RBIs, while John Sharpe, Sports on TV Saturday’s Games 6. Cameron Henderson (Smyrna) today in scoring,” Cleveland State head coach Hagan Kennedy, John Anderson, Ransom and Thursday, Feb. 16 No games scheduled. 132-pound Mike Policastro said. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday’s Games 1. Colton Landers (Cleveland) John Hennen each had one RBI. Kennedy also 7 p.m. Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference at 2. Ryan McElhaney (Bradley) Cougars batters, currently averaging .439, scored on a wild pitch. CBSSN — UAB at Marshall New Orleans, LA, 8:30 p.m. 3. Chase Brown (Halls) weren’t the only ones bolstering the team. Ransom, who is currently batting .533, was 3 ESPN — Wisconsin at Michigan Monday’s Games 4. Grant Lundy (East Hamilton) ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Vanderbilt No games scheduled. 5. Nathan Porter (Summit) Pitcher Brandon Thompson got the win after for 3 at the plate. Kennedy went 2 for 2 and is ESPNU — SIU-Edwardsville at Murray St. Tuesday’s Games 6. Landon Adzima (Gibbs) striking out six and giving up no hits. Jared batting .600 through four games. 9 p.m. No games scheduled. 138-pound McDonald and Walker Malone each came in for CBSSN — Middle Tennessee at W. Kentucky Wednesday, Feb. 22 1. Brady Ingram (Independence) Cleveland State’s series against Vincennes ESPN — Utah at Oregon No games scheduled. 2. Dewey Pendley (Tennessee) an inning and held on to the shutout. University this weekend has been changed up a ESPN2 — Memphis at UConn Thursday, Feb. 23 3. Zach Wilkins (Mt. Juliet) “Brandon Thompson was efficient in his three bit. The Cougars will play a doubleheader Friday, ESPNU — Morehead St. at Tennessee St. Portland at Orlando, 7 p.m. 4. Luke Story (Science Hill) FS1 — Arizona at Washington St. Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 5. Aaron Kelly (Tullahoma) innings of work, with the bullpen completing the with the first game at noon and then play a sin- 11 p.m. Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. 6. Cody Mathews (Cleveland) shutout,” Policastro commented. gle game on Saturday, also at noon. ESPNU — San Diego at BYU New York at Cleveland, 8 p.m. 145-pound FS1 — Arizona St. at Washington Denver at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. 1. Knox Fuller (Bradley) FIGURE SKATING L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. 2. Tony Wilson (Soddy) Noon Friday, Feb. 24 3. Caleb Eachus (Cleveland) NBCSN — ISU Four Continents Championships, No games scheduled. 4. Dalton Cockman (Bartlett) Short Dance, at Gangneung, South Korea (same- Men’s College Basketball Scores 5. Jason Chambers (Stewarts Creek) CSCC falls twice to Roane Raiders day tape) Wednesday, Feb. 15 6. Josh Teaster (Heritage) 2 p.m. EAST 152-pound NBCSN — ISU Four Continents Championships, Albany (NY) 78, UMBC 69 1. Trevor Rippy (Beech) From CSCC Sports Information court press, but were unable to tonight, on the defensive or Pairs Short Program, at Gangneung, South Korea Army 52, Holy Cross 47 2. Jay Graham (Rhea County) sustain the defense late in the offensive end,” Cigliano (same-day tape) Boston U. 69, Colgate 68 3. Landon Fowler (Blackman) 4 p.m. Duquesne 96, UMass 66 4. Austin Matthews (Bradley) The Lady Cougars were look- scoring area,” Lumpkin explained. NBCSN — ISU Four Continents Championship, Fordham 53, Rhode Island 43 5. Austin Sweeney (Cleveland) ing for a much different result detailed. Through the first 20 minutes, Ladies Short Program, at Gangneung, South Korea LIU Brooklyn 82, St. Francis Brooklyn 45 6. Bryson Henley (Tennessee) in their final home game of the (same-day tape) Lafayette 78, American U. 65 160-pound Cleveland State went 11-for- Cleveland State (14-7, 8-7) and GOLF Lehigh 74, Navy 55 1. Matthew Sells (Blackman) season, but Roane State’s 14 from the free-throw line, but Roane State were neck-and- 2 p.m. Loyola (Md.) 78, Bucknell 77 2. Mikel Gregory (Walker Valley) rebounding skills and multiple hit only 38.2 percent of its field neck, with the Raiders taking a GOLF — PGA Tour, Genesis Open, first round, at New Hampshire 64, Maine 51 3. Caleb Adkins (Bradley) Los Angeles Providence 75, Xavier 63 4. William Diehl (Science Hill) trips to the free-throw line were goals. 33-32 lead at halftime. 11 p.m. Seton Hall 87, Creighton 81 5. Kolbey Desselle (Summit) too much to overcome. 6. Dylan Quinn (Mt. Juliet) Abby Hubert had 14 points The Cougars were outscored GOLF — LPGA Tour, ISPS Handa Women’s St. Bonaventure 83, La Salle 65 A 23 rebound differential Australian Open, second round, at Adelaide, Stony Brook 66, Hartford 54 170-pound in the game, Leisa Butler had 28-24 in the second half. Australia Vermont 87, Mass.-Lowell 66 1. Colton McMahan (Halls) pushed Roane State past 11 points and three steals, and “Our offensive execution and 2. Kyle Smith (Beech) NBA BASKETBALL SOUTH Cleveland State (12-12, 5-10) Julia Gaither finished with 10 rhythm were off, and we 8 p.m. Arkansas 83, South Carolina 76 3. Dawson Satterfield (William Blount) TNT — Boston at Chicago Charleston Southern 72, Campbell 69 4. Sawyer Knott (Summit) for a 73-59 win. points and three blocks. weren’t able to make that extra NHL HOCKEY Chattanooga 74, VMI 68 5. Damon Smith (Wilson Cent) “We forced them into 18 pass or swing the ball an extra 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati 68, South Florida 54 6. Max Grayson (Bearden) NBCSN — Colorado at Buffalo Davidson 74, George Washington 63 182-pound turnovers, but got outrebound- time,” Cigliano said. “We have SKIING Duke 65, Virginia 55 1. Hunter Fortner (Gibbs) ed by 23,” Cleveland State head 2. Christian Salter (Siegel) Cougars come to share in the responsibility 6:30 a.m. ETSU 79, Samford 77 coach Dan Lumpkin said. “They NBCSN — FIS Alpine World Championships, East Carolina 78, Temple 64 3. James Hartgrove (William Blount) and get better from this as we Women’s Giant Slalom, at St. Moritz, Switzerland Furman 74, W. Carolina 62 4. Jack Hicks (Cleveland) were 19-for-21 from the free- go into these last few weeks — SOCCER Gardner-Webb 70, Radford 59 5. Brent Buckman (Halls) up short by 5 6. Bradley Williams (Clarksville) throw line and we only had 11 We’ve still got a lot of basket- 10:50 a.m. Miami 70, Georgia Tech 61 195-pound FS2 — UEFA Europa League, FC Krasnodar vs. Norfolk St. 81, SC State 70 free-throw attempts.” ball to play.” 1. Dawson Johnson (Bartlett) The Cougars were dealt a Fenerbahce SK North Carolina 97, NC State 73 2. Jeremy Spangler (Tennessee) Cleveland State was trailing Cleveland State was without 1 p.m. UNC-Asheville 89, Presbyterian 48 tough blow by Roane State 3. Nathan Walling (Mt. Juliet) FS1 — UEFA Europa League, KAA Gent vs. UNC-Greensboro 74, Wofford 55 Roane State 17-13 after the Wednesday night, in the form of Alfonzo Peoples and Elijah 4. Dylan Carney (Northwest) Tottenham Winthrop 83, Longwood 63 first quarter, but the deficit 5. Hunter Price (Maryville) a 61-56 loss at their final home McCoin, who were sidelined FS2 — UEFA Europa League, Borussia MIDWEST 6. Elijah Lawson (Gibbs) increased to 36-28 by halftime. Monchengladbach vs. Fiorentina Alabama 57, Missouri 54 game of the season. with injuries for Wednesday’s 220-pound 3 p.m. Butler 110, St. John’s 86 The Lady Raiders outscored game. 1. Ty Boeck (Soddy) The game may have been FS1 — UEFA Europa League, Manchester United Fort Wayne 77, N. Dakota St. 61 2. Isiah Demello (Independence) the Lady Cougars 19-13 in the Tevin Olison led the team vs. Saint-Etienne Illinois St. 67, Missouri St. 66 close on the scoreboard, but 3. Javier Salvador (Heritage) FS2 — UEFA Europa League, Villarreal vs. AS Iowa St. 87, Kansas St. 79 third quarter. with 21 points and had two 4. Brody Workman (Jefferson Co) Cleveland State head coach Lee Roma Loyola of Chicago 64, Indiana St. 46 5. Kevin Gentry (Bradley) The home team matched its Cigliano felt that the Cougars steals. Cam Copeland had 13 Maryland 74, Northwestern 64 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6. Samuel Garcia (Cleveland) guests 18-18 in the fourth Minnesota 75, Indiana 74 were outplayed for most of the points and two steals, while 6 p.m. Hwt-division N. Iowa 64, Bradley 61 quarter, but there was no BTN — Michigan at Indiana 1. Nick Boykin (Riverdale) night. Jordan Olison had 10. Victory S. Dakota St. 81, IUPUI 67 7 p.m. 2. Michael Kramer (Wilson Cent) come-from-behind win to be Curry led the team in rebounds Wichita St. 87, S. Illinois 68 “We never could get over the SEC — Vanderbilt at South Carolina 33. Victor Bednorski (Ooltewah) SOUTHWEST had Wednesday night. with 10. 8 p.m. 4. Johnathon Metcalf (Arlington) proverbial hump in terms of Oklahoma St. 71, TCU 68 BTN — Northwestern at Iowa 5. Luke Champion (Tullahoma) “We made a strong run in the Cleveland State travels to 9 p.m. SMU 80, Tulane 75 looking at the game itself. We SEC — Auburn at Mississippi Texas A&M-CC 9 6. Titus Swafford (Cleveland) fourth quarter with the full just weren’t consistent enough Walters State on Saturday. www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017— 13 Johnson wants elusive Riviera win LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Johnson Only one other tournament is in America Open and fell in love with his new car on has five tournaments he would love to win. this week, and that’s on the PGA Tour the spot. Four of them are majors. The other is Champions in Florida. Europe and the Another memory no one wants to see: Riviera. LPGA Tour are in Australia, a pair of PGA Rain is in the forecast for Friday and linger- “I love that place,” Johnson said. He Tour smaller circuits are in South America ing into the weekend. Adam Scott won on a doesn’t love the outcome. and the Sunshine Tour is at Fancourt, site Monday in 2005 in a playoff over Chad A year ago, he finished two shots behind of the 2003 Presidents Cup. Campbell after only 36 holes were complet- Bubba Watson. In 2015, he thought he had PGA TOUR ed. He got the cash. He got the trophy. He it won with a sick flop shot behind the The Genesis Open has a new title sponsor just never got credit for an official victory. 10th green in a playoff, only for James (Hyundai Motor America), a new host organi- Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. Hahn to match his birdie and then beat zation (Tiger Woods Foundation) but still no (Golf Channel); Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. (Golf him with a 25-foot birdie putt on the next Tiger Woods. He withdrew with recurring Channel), 3-6 p.m. (CBS); Sunday, 1-2:30 hole. In 2014, he was one off the lead with back spasms, and while that was predictable, p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS). three holes to play and couldn’t catch the more curious announcement was when LPGA TOUR Watson. And in 2012, he needed a birdie to he withdrew from a press conference. The LPGA heads Down Under for the force a playoff and missed the 18th green. The stars are out in force, however. start of its Australasia swing — the So yes, you could say he’s due. Watson is going for his third victory, Women’s Australian Open this week, fol- AP photo It could take some good golf to get it though it will take more than that for lowed by Thailand and Singapore. Lydia Ko New UNiveRsity of teNNessee Chancellor Beverly done at the Genesis Open, which has a Riviera to be referred to as “Bubba’s Alley.” makes her 2017 debut with a new coach Davenport spent her first morning on the job talking to students and stacked field. Along with Jason Day, who One of the benefits of a new sponsor is (Gary Gilchrist), a new caddie (Gary media Wednesday, in Knoxville. does not have a good record at Riviera and that anyone making a hole-in-one on the Matthews) and new clubs (PXG). She still is playing there for the first time in five 14th or 16th holes will get a Genesis car. has her old No. 1 ranking, though the years, eight of the top 10 in the world That brings back memories of when Rich Korean-born Kiwi hasn’t won a tournament New Tennessee chancellor ranking are at Riviera. Beem made a hole-in-one at the old Nissan since July. vows to move ‘quickly’ in District search for athletics director From Page 12 KNOXVILLE (AP) — New whether she considered it Tennessee chancellor Beverly important to hire an athletic “The 27-0 regular season Reuter is 195-27 all time and help in the paint. which all came before New Davenport says the school plans director with a Tennessee back- means nothing starting with is 33-6 in postseason contests, No. 1 seed Blue Raiders Year’s Day. On nine occasions to move “very quickly” in hiring ground. Two people who have the district tournament,” said including three of the last four (22-3, 11-1 District 5-AAA) he has scored at least 24 an athletics director but isn’t expressed interest in the posi- BC head coach Jason Reuter. TSSAA state tournaments. District Coach of the Year points. specifying a target date on mak- tion are Chattanooga athletic “We need to have all hands on Howard is a Miss Tennessee Jason McCowan throughout The runner-up for district ing the selection. director David Blackburn and deck. We can’t take anyone for Basketball finalist. As the the season has had flashbacks Player of the Year enters post- “As quickly as we can do it,” former Volunteers football coach granted. Our undefeated sea- nation’s 38th-rated junior to his 2009-10 Cleveland team, season play averaging 19 points Davenport said Wednesday in Phillip Fulmer, who both are son gets us no points in the prospect (according to ESPN which won 26 games and a dis- and 9.2 rebounds per game. her first day on the job. “To get Tennessee alums. tournament.” HoopGurlz) she leads her team trict and region championship. The 6-foot-7 rim-punisher saw the very best people, we are kind “We’re looking for the very The second-ranked Bearettes, with game averages of 19.2 With talent all across the limited second half action quite of on their schedule, but we are best candidate,” Davenport who won’t play until 3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5 steals, floor, as indicated by the Blue frequently this season with the going quickly. When you look at replied. Saturday afternoon, will have 4.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks. Raiders’ four all-district team Blue Raiders defeating 11 what’s coming up, you’ve got all Davenport said she’d need to practice patience, as the The two-time regular season selections, the expectations are teams by 25 or more points. the tournaments coming up. more time to research the issue semifinal contest between No. district MVP and all-state talent sky high this postseason. Cleveland’s lone loss this We’d sure like to get going and before stating a position on 4-seeded McMinn County (18- leads the Southeast Tennessee A pair of canceled games due season in district play came have the people we want.” whether the Lady Volunteers 9, 6-6) and fifth-seeded area with 136 steals and is to school shutdowns will make when East Hamilton’s Cam Davenport replaces Jimmy nickname should be restored for Cleveland (11-14, 5-7) will not shooting a career-best .548 The Associated Press’ fourth- Montgomery sank a pair of free Cheek, who announced last year all Tennessee women’s sports. be played until Friday evening percentage from the field. ranked Class AAA team play throws with just 2.5 seconds he would leave the chancellor’s Since July 2015, only the at 6. Senior standout Halle Hughes their first game in two weeks, on the clock in Raider Arena post to return to teaching. She women’s basketball team has Notching four lopsided victo- enters her final prep postseason when they face either fourth- back on Feb. 3. previously worked as kept the Lady Volunteers nick- ries over the Lady Cherokees with 1,750 career points, which ranked (16-10, 7-5) Walker Junior Deontae Davis led the Cincinnati’s interim president. name while all other programs and Raiders, Bradley outscored ranks 13th in Bearette history. Valley or No. 5 McMinn County district in 3-pointers this sea- Tennessee announced Jan. 20 have been called the Volunteers. the teams by a combined 151 The Lee University signee ranks (15-11, 4-8) in the district semi- son with 89, and has five that it had hired the Turnkey Fans upset about the switch points. seventh among players of the 5- finals Saturday at 4:30 p.m. games with six or more treys Sports and Entertainment started a petition drive, rallied With a semifinal victory the on-5 era. “I hope we can play with even this season. Dionte Ware, a 6- search firm to assist the school outside a Board of Trustees Bearettes would face either Howard, not including her more energy than we have foot-5 sophomore, is a double- as it seeks a replacement for meeting and sought legislative East Hamilton or Walker Valley eighth-grade season at East throughout the regular season,” double threat, while junior Dave Hart, who said in August action in an attempt to preserve in the championship game Hamilton, is 15th all-time with McCowan said. He added he’d point guard Mullek Bradford he would be stepping down as the Lady Vols nickname for all Monday night. 1,622 career points in less than like his team to “almost play led the district with five assists athletic director. Tennessee women’s sports Bradley needed a last-second three full seasons in the Black- with a chip on our shoulder, per game. The school also assembled a teams. 3-pointer from star point guard and-Gold. because we have worked really “KK and Deontae need to separate search committee last “That’s one of those issues I Rhyne Howard to defeat host Senior Milligan commit hard for this moment. Now, we continue to do the little things month to assist Davenport in just simply don’t know enough McMinn County, 50-47, to Emma Kate Brown and sopho- have to take advantage of a that help make the games so the hiring process. The commit- about,” Davenport said. “People claim their sixth straight 5-AAA more all-district guard Kimia really good opportunity as the much easier for their team- tee is chaired by Board of are passionate about it. I want crown in the district title game Carter are also dangerous scor- No. 1 seed.” mates,” McCowan said. “They Trustees vice chair Raja Jubran to hear firsthand what all of the last season. ing threats, while senior post Cleveland fell just a couple of do a lot for us on both ends of and includes former NFL quar- issues are surrounding that.” In dominating fashion, the Kailey McRee provides strong seconds shy of a perfect district the court. Hopefully they can terback Peyton Manning, Davenport, the school’s first Bearettes have outscored dis- finishes around the hoop and regular season, which could continue to stay focused and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy female chancellor, said the topic trict opponents 853-327 (71.1- good rebounding numbers. provide motivation for a team lead us throughout the post- Haslam, Board of Trustees mem- of preventing sexual assaults on 27.3) this season and will be Senior Sydney Morgan adds with state tournament dreams. season.” ber Charlie Anderson, senior campus “probably keeps me up the heavy favorites again to win another 3-point threat to the Junior KK Curry has been Cleveland will be looking to associate athletic director Donna more than any single issue that what the program hopes is the Bearette attack, while junior unstoppable at times this sea- advance to the district title Thomas and business professor I deal with.” fourth of seven championships Hannah Lombard and 5-foot-11 son with four games of 34 game, which will be played Donald Bruce. Tennessee reached a $2.48 this season. freshman Anna Walker provide points or more this season, Tuesday evening at 7:30. Hart’s retirement is officially million settlement last summer effective June 30. The terms of after a Title IX lawsuit was filed his contract allow Tennessee to by eight unidentified women who hire a replacement before that said the school fostered a “hos- date and put Hart on paid tile sexual environment” through McConnell administrative leave if he a policy of indifference toward receives 15 days written notice. assault complaints against ath- From Page 11 Davenport didn’t mention any letes. candidates for the job After the settlement, helped me.” ning the mile and two-mile races, with per- past three years, and helped out as a vol- Wednesday. Davenport says the University of Tennessee McConnell started running competitively sonal best times of 5:45 and 12:42 respec- unteer assistant at Ocoee Middle before qualities she’s seeking include President Joe DiPietro put when she was at Lake Forest Middle School tively. that. “administrative experience, man- together a special independent and “enjoys the competition and winning.” While McConnell is the first to sign, she “Coach (Turner) Jackson (the current agement experience, people who commission to review the Title ”Even though his daughters’ team (Ocoee won’t be the last, as Kyle is hoping to have BCHS athletic director) was my coach and have integrity, who will not IX programs at each of the Middle) were competing against me, Coach 7-10 runners on both the women’s and mentor while I was here. I think the world budge on issues of compliance, schools in the University of Kyle always treated me like one of his own men’s squads this fall. of him,” related Coach Kyle, an avid runner who know compliance, who’ve Tennessee system. and really encouraged me,” McConnell stat- “You can run seven in a race and the top for the past 30 years, including competing dealt with tough compliance ed. “Coach (Larry) Cotton also really got me five score,” he explained. “We already have in half-marathons on the national level. issues.” interested in running competitively and three races scheduled, and hope to have 6 “He wasn’t just my wrestling coach, he also “First and foremost, this is a helped me a lot.” to 8 total this fall. We haven’t been placed got me into running and we competed in job about management,” Cotton, a former longtime head cross (by the NJCAA) in a region yet, but we’ll some biathlon races together. Davenport said. “Look at the country and track coach at Bradley, also more than likely be put with the Georgia “Coming here (to Bradley) for our first Silver budget. Look at the numbers of had her running for his Cleveland Express schools. Since we’ve announced that we’re signee, I know she comes from a quality people. That’s a huge operation. From Page 11 AAU track team. “He’s really the one that starting the program, Jackson State and program and know that she is a fine per- I’m looking for somebody with got me to run here (at Bradley),” she Columbia State have also announced they son and strong runner. She will be a great integrity, somebody who under- wins, and the Braves bouncing added. are starting teams as well. We’ll need prob- asset to our program.” stands compliance and will have back from the past three years A 3.95 GPA student in the classroom, ably five or six total schools in the state Along with the cross country teams, absolutely compliance at the top by having a winning season. And McConnell will be graduating with honors participating to get our own region.” Cleveland State is also starting a women’s of their list. Every university in then maybe grabbing a playoff this May, and is planning to study Kyle, who wrestled as well as running volleyball program and reinstating its golf the country is beset with the spot, and shocking the world by accounting at CSCC. track and cross country while at Bradley, program as well. same kinds of problems. We going all the way and becoming On the cross country course, she has a graduating in 1990, went on to run at the “We are hoping to be able to give more need people who understand the 2017 World Champions! personal 5K best time of 21:21, and NCAA level for the University of North area athletes opportunities to continue financial management. It’s a big, Maybe we should hold off on advanced to the TSSAA State Meet two Alabama. their education and participate in the big operation.” those predictions — at least until years ago. She also is a distance runner for He has been an assistant coach for the sports they love locally,” Coach Kyle Davenport also was asked spring training is in full gear. the Bearette track team in the spring, run- Cleveland High running programs for the remarked. Gold Braves From Page 11 From Page 11

Devaney, ranked fifth, will go for Bradley. that big picture at this point. on her Twitter account were not fill a utility role. career highs — for Pittsburgh At 113 No. 1-ranked and top seeded TJ Hicks and No. 2-ranked We haven’t really been on the life-threatening. Phillips, a 35-year-old second last year. Garrett Bowers are ready to rumble. field yet.” Rodriguez’s shoulder injury baseman, has a $14 million The driver of the stolen police No. 2-ranked Ethan Anderson will wrestle for the Bears at 126 was not immediately disclosed. salary this season, of which car was killed in the accident along with Cleveland's Jayce Mullin. Rodriguez to have shoulder Coppolella told The Associated $2.25 million is deferred with- that injured Rodriguez and his The 132-pound bracket will feature Raider Colton Landers (No. 1) Press that Rodriguez’s surgery out interest. He can become a family members. Giselle said on and McElhaney (No. 2). McElhaney is also the top seeded wrestler at surgery, may miss season hasn’t been finalized. free agent after the season. her Twitter account she suf- 132. “He’s going to be out indefi- Having Phillips for one season fered a broken femur and tibia. The 145-pound tournament will feature No. 1-ranked Fuller, who ATLANTA (AP) — Braves gen- nitely,” Coppolella said. “We gives second base prospect Coppolella described the acci- also holds the No. 1 seed. Ranked No. 3 in the state is Cleveland's eral manager John Coppolella hope he comes back as soon as Ozzie Albies another season in dent as horrific. Caleb Eachus looking to wrestle his way through the bracket. said Monday he isn’t sure possible. We’re not sure yet if the minors. Albies and rookie “More important than when At 152, the spotlight will be on No. 4-ranked and fourth seeded whether it is realistic to hope it’s realistic that will be for the shortstop Dansby Swanson are he gets back to playing with the Austin Matthews (BC) and No. 5-ranked Austin Sweeney (C) going for a return this season of 2017 season. We don’t have the Braves’ projected long-term Braves is the health and well- for the gold. infielder Sean Rodriguez, who enough information.” middle infield starters. being of his family,” Coppolella Walker Valley will pin its hopes on No. 2 ranked Mikel Gregory will have shoulder surgery. The team prepared for the pos- “We see Brandon as some- said. “That’s first and foremost who hopes to pin his way to a state championship at 160. Looking to Rodriguez, who agreed to an sibility Rodriguez could miss the body who is going to help us in our thoughts.” challenge Gregory for the gold will be Bradley's Caleb Adkins, ranked $11.5 million, two-year contract full season when it acquired sec- this year,” Coppolella said. Braves pitchers and catchers No. 3 in the state. with Atlanta in November, hurt ond baseman Brandon Phillips “We’re always cognizant of our report for spring training on No. 4-ranked and No. 2-seeded Jack Hicks will go for the Blue his shoulder when a vehicle he from Cincinnati on Sunday. prospects. That’s why we’ve Wednesday. Coppolella said Raiders at 182, while 220 pounders Kevin Gentry (BC), ranked fifth was driving was rammed by a The versatile Rodriguez had made mostly short-term deals Rodriguez is not expected in in the state and Seth Garcia (C) who sits at No. 6. stolen police car in Miami on been expected to compete with but we’re excited about what camp by any specific date. Rounding out the field for the locals is No. 6-ranked Cleveland's Jan. 28. His wife Giselle and Jace Peterson for the starting Brandon brings to us in 2017.” “We want him to get healthy Titus Swafford wrestling for the Blue Raiders, while Bradley junior two of their children were hos- job. Now Phillips moves in as Rodriguez hit .270 with 18 and get right and take care of Chris Cash will represent the Bears among the heavyweights. pitalized with injuries she said the starter and Peterson could homers and 56 RBIs — all his family,” Coppolella said. 14—Cleveland Daily Banner—Thursday, February 16, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com

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o this is the funhouse lion people attended Obama's mirror of a White House second inauguration. The Sthat the American public Washington Metropolitan Area will be treated to for the next Transit Authority reported that four years. there were 193,000 train trips The day after brand-spanking taken by 11 a.m. on that Friday new Trump administration morning. spokesman Sean Spicer trotted During the same time period, out to the podium in the White there were 513,000 train rides House briefing room to offer taken on Inauguration Day in easily disproved claims about 2009. the size of the inauguration The Guardian noted that crowds, White House senior Spicer "attempted to bolster his counselor Kellyanne Conway argument by giving whole-day amped up the crazy. ridership figures for the Metro During an appearance on of 420,000 on Trump's inaugu- "Meet the Press," Conway, ral day. whose struggles to keep a "However, for comparison he straight face must now rival the used a figure of 317,000 which movement of the tectonic plates was the rider- of early Earth, had an utterly ship figure surreal exchange with host only up to 11 Chuck Todd. a.m. on the Some good news for the housing market in "Why put him out there for inaugural day the very first time, in front of of 2013 — that podium, to utter a provable when Barack Cleveland, thanks to Great Choice program falsehood?" Todd asked Obama had Trying to save enough money for a down- grant from the authority to help rehabilitate Conway, according to The already been payment can be a problem for some first- OUR CITY older homes. That program provided up to Washington Post. "It's a small in office four time home buyers. $40,000 for improvements on owner-occu- thing, but the first time he con- Micek years and Help with that downpayment is on the Cleveland pied homes. That particular program was for fronts the public, it's a false- attendance was, perhaps way for some of our citizens if they buy their Mayor anywhere in the city. hood?" unsurprisingly, lower than for first home in certain areas of the city. Tom These two good-news items from THDA In return, Conway offered this his first inauguration," the news- The Tennessee Housing Development are in addition to the TVA $3.75 million Authority has been approved by the federal Rowland Extreme Energy Makeover Grant for homes explanation: paper reported. government to offer the Great Choice pro- around the Blythe Oldfield community. "Don't be so overly dramatic So you may ask yourself, gram to people who live in designated ZIP Coordinated through United Way's Impact about it, Chuck. You're saying "Why does this matter?" Codes across the state, including 37311 and GreatChoiceTn.com. Cleveland, that program is at its halfway it's a falsehood, and they're giv- On the campaign trail, Trump 37323 here in Cleveland. First-time homebuyers who use the point. The goal when the work began last ing ... our press secretary, Sean was routinely caught telling The THDA was created by the Tennessee THDA's Great Choice Loan Program are eli- summer was to make energy upgrades in Spicer, gave alternative facts to easily debunked fibs. Legislature in 1973 to promote homeowner- gible for the Great Choice Plus Program. A over 300 older homes in neighborhoods in that. But the point really is —” The man himself has referred ship and revitalize certain neighborhoods separate downpayment loan is the "Plus" that area of the city. Let's hit the "pause" button to his rhetorical style as "truthful across the Volunteer State. This new loan part of this program. So a lot of positive things are happening program is one way they will be doing that. Those first-time home buyers are eligible to improve and upgrade homes in “The City there for a moment. hyperbole," which is maybe It is meant to help first-time home buyers in for a $15,000 loan for the downpayment in With Spirit.” Spicer, according to Conway, understandable in a real estate those ZIP codes with their downpayment. those designated ZIP codes. The Plus loan is It's a good time for the housing market in offered "alternative facts," developer trying to sell some- Last week I had the privilege of taking treated as a second mortgage but with no general in our city. Several requests have when, in fact, as Todd noted, one on his latest project. part, along with Jeremy Heidt, THDA direc- monthly payment and zero percent interest. been made for annexation for future subdi- four of the five facts that Spicer But it's not acceptable from a tor of Industry and Governmental Affairs, in The downpayment loan is "forgiven" after 10 visions. And a short drive around town will uttered "were just not true. presidential candidate. And I'll the announcement of this new offer for years for those who remain in those homes. highlight additional apartment construction Alternative facts are not facts; pause here to note that every Cleveland. Some Cleveland homeowners are already taking place. All the details of the Great Choice Loan Cleveland is a great place for anyone to they're falsehoods." political candidate, from acquainted with another THDA program. Program are on the internet at Last summer the city received a $375,000 find a home. Spicer, a former spokesman Pericles to Hillary Clinton, has for the Republican National bent the facts to their favor Committee, laced into the when the situation suits them. press, accusing reporters of And it is even less so from EAR NNIE "minimizing the enormous sup- the actual president of the D A port," shown to President United States. Donald Trump during the What is unusual about Trump Dear Annie: My ex-husband was emo- him Mommy was going bye-bye and asked video chats, text messages and phone calls. swearing-in ceremony and — and what continues to be tionally, verbally and physically abusive, whether he wanted to go with her. At this I hope you and your daughter can build a other inauguration festivities. worrisome — is his willful disre- and he was a womanizer from the very point, she hit me and knocked me down. healthy relationship together over time. If you've the time and inclina- gard for actual facts. beginning. So I divorced him in the 1980s; I Before I could get up, she hit me again. Then Dear Annie: I am in the process of getting then kept custody of our daughter. she called her dad, and he told me to get a divorce after 38 years of marriage. tion, both The Washington Post In other words, empirical All was good between my daughter and me out, which I did. I went back to work shortly I’m wondering whether you could help me and The Guardian extensively pieces of information that for 10 years — before my ex managed to after this, thank goodness, but they left me understand the way in which my husband fact-checked the array of whop- should be subject to universal work his way back into my life with his usual with nothing. I had to start all over again. “announced” he is having an affair. We went pers spewing forth from the agreement, but instead, in charm. I really thought he had changed. To this day, my daughter has never apolo- to a small-town festival, and he introduced new White House press secre- Trump's hands, become just a What’s that old saying about a leopard? gized for any of her behavior or actions. me to a woman. I could tell there was some- tary. tool to be used to his advan- I have to confess that we both drank a lot. Trust me; having your child treat you like a thing going on. Later that day, he said that But for those inclined to tage. But I seemed to be the only one at fault for piece of garbage isn’t something that’s easy yes, he finds her very attractive. (I should everything. His abuse got worse and worse to get over. She has also tried to turn every- mention that she’s just two years older than scream "Liberal Media!" at the A memo making the rounds over the years. He did and said anything to one she knows against me ever since then, our daughter.) mere mention of those two on Twitter, and apparently writ- destroy my self-esteem and credibility with even my current husband. She is doing So I’m just trying to understand why he news outlets, I'd recommend ten by someone from a "past my friends and even my co-workers. He exactly the same things her father did. I no would do this to me and why this girl would you watch a time-lapse video administration," raises a key managed to destroy my relationship with my longer drink at all, for the record. I don’t want to meet me. She’s also married, and that PBS produced. point: If the new administration daughter, too. They started to hang out in know where to go from here. She says she supposedly her husband doesn’t know It shows, clearly, that at no is willing to obfuscate — and the bars together, and she started to treat has tried to have a relationship with me, but about their affair. point was the National Mall then go to war on its first day — me just as he did. They planned for weeks I just don’t see it happening, not with the I am just having a difficult time under- to throw me out when I temporarily lost my hatefulness still coming at me. Should I try standing how two people could be so cruel ever completely full. on something as easily dis- job, and they tried to hurt me in other ways. to repair the damage that has been done, or and mean to me. — Slapped in the Face There was also a pair of proven as crowd sizes, what They would huddle in corners of bars should I just walk completely away? If this Dear Slapped: I will never fully understand widely retweeted photos, show- will it do when it matters? together, kissing as if they were lovers, is her way of showing love, I don’t think I why people are deliberately cruel. But I do ing the disparate crowd sizes When there are American watching my reactions to their behavior. I want her love anymore. — Wits’ End know that the happier a person is the more between Trump's inauguration lives on the line? Or the econo- had people ask me whether they were actu- Dear Wits: There is, unfortunately, much he or she wants others to be happy, and the and President Barack Obama's my hangs in the balance? ally sleeping together, and to be honest, I more to hash out here than the space of this reverse is also true. Just think how miserable first inaugural in 2009. The late Sen. Daniel Patrick wasn’t really sure. column allows. But it sounds as if the years your husband and his new girlfriend must be Further evidence was offered Moynihan once famously It came to a head one night when she was of abuse from your ex-husband saddled you to act like such bullies. Pitiful. getting ready to go out with her dad again with a lot of emotional baggage that you’re Instead of getting mad, or even, get happy by local law enforcement and observed that, "Everyone is while I was sleeping. She was going to leave still carrying today, and I strongly recom- — happy that this louse is out of your life, mass transit agencies. entitled to his own opinion, but her 18-month-old son with me without even mend seeing a therapist. If you’re unable to for one. Spend time with friends and your Washington's Metropolitan not his own facts." It's now one letting me know I was baby-sitting. I woke see one in person, consider using BetterHelp daughter. Focus on living well (which really Police Department had pre- of the most overused chestnuts up before she left and was very angry when I or Talkspace. These websites connect is the best revenge anyway). Good riddance pared for a crowd of about in our political lexicon. figured it out. I woke the child up and told patients with health care professionals via to the rest. 800,000 for Trump's inaugura- But he had a point — facts tion, about 1 million less than are facts. Obama's 2009 inauguration. 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The Tuesday that rolled back a financial regulation, bold policy moves that marked Trump’s first days but his administration has not issued any execu- in office have slowed to a crawl, a tacit admission tive orders in days. that he and his team had not thoroughly prepared House Republicans have been nudging the an agenda. White House to get behind Speaker Paul Ryan’s Nearly a week after the administration’s travel tax overhaul, which includes a border adjustability ban was struck down by a federal court, the White plan of which Trump has been skeptical. GOP House is still struggling to regroup and outline its aides believed they were making progress, but the next move on that signature issue. It’s been six matter has been overshadowed by the flood of con- days since Trump — who promised unprecedented troversies. levels of immediate action — has announced a Other possible executive actions have been major new policy directive or legislative plan. bandied about, from a task force on allegations of His team is riven by division and plagued by dis- voter fraud to steps to strengthen cybersecurity, tractions. This week alone, controversy has forced but have yet to be released. Key legislative items out both his top national security aide and his such as a massive plan to rebuild roads and pick for labor secretary. bridges and an overhaul of the tax law remain “Another day in paradise,” Trump quipped works in progress. Wednesday after his meeting with retailers was “He’s a one-man band for all practical purposes, interrupted by reporters’ questions about links AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File it’s how he ran his business,” said Bill Daley, a between his campaign staff and Russian officials. In tHIs JAn. 28 file photo, President Donald Trump accompanied by, from second from left, Chief former White House chief of staff under Obama. Fellow Republicans have begun voicing their of Staff Reince Priebus, Vice President Mike Pence, White House press secretary Sean Spicer and “When you try to take that and everything revolves frustration and open anxiety that the Trump White then-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn speaks on the phone with Russian President Vladimir around that and he is the beginning, middle and House will derail their high hopes for legislative Putin, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Trump's White House is nearly paralyzed end of everything, that is a tough model. His cam- action. by crisis, divisions and dysfunction. Virtually all policy announcements have slowed to a crawl. Aides paign was the same way.” Sen. John Thune of South Dakota demanded are undercutting each other in leaks. Trump’s new administration has also been Wednesday that the White House “get past the plagued by ethics brushfires that are taking up the launch stage.” time and energy of communications and legal staff “There are things we want to get done here, and supporters, would hold a campaign-style rally in be scrutinized and investigated, sometimes appar- members. we want to have a clear-eyed focus on our agenda, Florida on Saturday, the first of his term. ently fueled by leaks from within his own adminis- In one incident that sparked bipartisan condem- and this constant disruption and drumbeat with The event, according to White House press sec- tration. nation and calls for ethics investigations, White these questions that keep being raised is a distrac- retary Sean Spicer, was being “run by the cam- Trump on Wednesday blasted what he called House counselor Kellyanne Conway said on TV tion,” said Thune. paign” and it is listed on Trump’s largely dormant “illegal leaked” information. that people should “go buy Ivanka’s stuff” — an Sen. John McCain of Arizona blasted the White 2016 campaign website. No other details were Not just leaks, but also legal woes, have derailed endorsement that came after the president dispar- House’s approach to national security as “dysfunc- offered. Trump’s early efforts. aged Nordstrom for dropping his daughter Ivanka tional,” asking: “Who is in charge? I don’t know of To be sure, pinballing from one crisis to the next After the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Trump’s fashion line. And congressional anyone outside of the White House who knows.” is not unprecedented, particularly for a White rejected his immigration ban last week, Trump Republicans also are demanding to know more Such criticism from political allies is rare during House still finding its footing. But the disruptions emphatically tweeted “SEE YOU IN COURT!” and about the security measures in place at Mar-a- what is often viewed as a honeymoon period for a that have swirled around Trump achieved hurri- the administration vowed that it would re-appeal Lago, Trump’s weekend White House in Palm new president. But Trump, an outsider who cam- cane force early and have not let up. the block and either revise its original executive Beach, Florida, where resort members pho- paigned almost as much against his party as for it, On Wednesday his choice for labor secretary, order or write a new one from scratch. tographed him during a dinnertime national secu- has only a tiny reservoir of goodwill to protect him fast food CEO Andy Puzder, withdrew his nomina- But confusion soon followed. After first indicat- rity strategy session after North Korea conducted a within the GOP. His administration has made tion while the administration continued to navigate ing they would not take a temporary restraining missile test. uneven attempts to work closely with lawmakers the fallout from the forced resignation of national order request to the Supreme Court, administra- “When you are the White House, every day is a and its own agencies. security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn was ousted tion staffers squabbled audibly, behind closed crisis. Crisis is routine,” said Ari Fleischer, who Officials have begun trying to change some tac- on grounds that he misled the vice president about doors, over the accounts emerging in news reports. was President George W. Bush’s first press secre- tics, and some scenery, with the hope of steadying his contacts with a Russian ambassador. When the dust settled, a new statement was tary. “But when they all come right on top of each the ship. The White House announced Wednesday Flynn’s departure marked the return of an issue printed out and handed to journalists, stating, “to other, particularly at the start of an administra- that Trump, who has often mentioned how much Trump is not likely to move past quickly. The pres- clarify,” that all options were still on the table. But tion, it starts to create the feeling that they don’t he loves adoring crowds and affirmation from his ident’s relationship with Moscow will continue to despite Trump’s vow to have a plan in place by know how to run the place.” Dems see disparity in handling of Clinton, Russia inquiries WASHINGTON (AP) — retreat back to the norms and original conclusion, further of public information. stance earlier that week during Democrats are criticizing the FBI protocols that normally apply angering Democrats about why a Tempers flared during a conan appearance before the Senate over its refusal to discuss poten- with respect to Trump,” Fallon public disclosure was made tentious closed-door meeting on Intelligence Committee, when he tial contacts between Russian said. before the FBI had even obtained Capitol Hill last month, when said, “I would never comment on officials and associates of Comey acknowledged the a warrant to search the emails. House Democrats angry over the investigations — whether we President Donald Trump, saying extraordinary national interest Now, amid reports of the FBI’s public disclosures in the Clinton have one or not — in an open the bureau’s tight-lipped in an election-year investigation ongoing Russia inquiries, ten- case confronted Comey over his forum like this so I can’t answer approach and its public disclo- into a presidential candidate sions have risen over the paucity silence. He maintained a similar one way or the other.” sures about Hillary Clinton’s when he took the unusual step emails during the fractious elec- in July of publicly announcing tion campaign reflect a double the bureau’s decision to not rec- standard. ommend charges for Clinton While distinctions between the and of discussing evidence his two matters could help explain agents had reviewed and the why they’re being treated differ- legal standard they were apply- ently, critics of the FBI’s James Comey ing. His characterization of approach say Director James Clinton and her aides as Comey set a precedent with his Russia — which has included an “extremely careless” was con- unusually public accounting of interview with former national demned by Democrats as the Clinton email case that roiled security adviser Michael Flynn — unnecessary editorializing. the final stretch of the presiden- hews closely to the bureau’s “by- That news conference was fol- tial race. Congressional the-book” protocol, but it devi- lowed by hours of testimony Democrats and former Clinton ates significantly from how the before Congress and then, just aides who seethed at the FBI’s Clinton case was handled, said 11 days before the November 8 actions last year say they’re Clinton campaign spokesman election, a vaguely worded letter upset that a law enforcement Brian Fallon, a former Justice to Congress advising that new organization that so publicly dis- Department press official. emails potentially connected to cussed one probe didn’t even “Once he has crossed the the case had been discovered hint at the existence of another. threshold of holding a press con- and would need to be reviewed. Comey’s approach of not dis- ference to publicly editorialize on A follow-up letter nine days cussing any of the FBI’s work her email arrangement, it then later said the email review had related to Trump associates and became untenable for him to done nothing to change the FBI’s

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Basic PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any computer skills and passion for pa- performances, and the newest informalities in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw thing. live Portrait! Contact PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE tients required. Please email resume his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the to [email protected] or fax to george at: CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE 423-728-2234. [email protected] opening thereof. WALK THROUGH AND PREBID CON- to schedule yours today. FERENCE At 10:00 A.M., EST. on Friday, February 24, BuSy eNt practice needs front of- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all residents of 2017, a prebid conference will be held at the Cleveland fice person. accurate data entry, ex- ClevelaNd PluMBiNg, residen- Cleveland, Tennessee, and to all persons interested, cellent phone and people skills re- tial- Commercial Plumbing Services. 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Page 326); and signed, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trus- [email protected] WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust tee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the 423-822-1000 ext. 228 References Available! power, duty and authority vested and imposed All Work guaranteed! was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMER- Call us Today For ICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and upon said Substitute Trustee will, on March 16, A Free Estimate. 2017 at 03:00 PM at the Front Steps of the Bradley 423-593-1525 WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by County Courthouse , located in Cleveland, Tennes- instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office see, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest 45. vacation Rentals of Bradley County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, 2 riverS CaMPiNg: rv Park, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has the following described property situated in Bradley Cabin rentals, directly on the river County, Tennessee, to wit:SITUATED IN THE at junction of Hiwassee and ocoee been declared due and payable, and that the earN tHouSaNd$ from home. Be undersigned, Rubin FOURTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF BRADLEY COUNTY, careful of work-at-home schemes. rivers. 423-338-7208. TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, Hidden costs can add up, and re- Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly ap- 46. Storage Space For Rent pointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and author- TO-WIT:LOT SIX (6), CAWOOD SUBDIVISION, AS quirements may be unrealistic. SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2, learn how to avoid work-at-home CalFee'S MiNi warehouse for rent: ity vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee scams. Call the Federal trade Com- georgetown Pike, Spring Place will, on March 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Main door of PAGE 8, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF BRADLEY mission. 1-877-FtC-HelP. a mes- road and Highway 64. Call COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OF sage from Cleveland daily Banner 476–2777. the Bradley County Courthouse, 155 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37311, proceed to sell at public NEAL SANDERS DATED MARCH 23, 1978, BEING and the FtC. or visit our web site at teMPSaFe Storage DRAWING #1380, SAID LOT IS MORE FULLY DE- www.ftc.gov outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certi- Climate Controlled SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT & outside units fied funds ONLY, the following described property situ- downtown location ated in Bradley County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT ONE OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF OHIO MaiNteNaNCe MeCHaNiC & georgetown road AVENUE AND THE SOUTH LINE OF 20TH STREET, Needed. Newly weds Foods. 187 614-4111 (1), AS SHOWN ON THE FINAL PLAT OF HOLLAND industrial lane, Cleveland, tN. Must ESTATE, RECORDED IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE, AND RUNNING THENCE WITH THE LINE OF SAID have 3-5 years' experience. associ- 47. Business Property For STREET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES EAST ates degree in the Maintenance BRADLEY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN PLAT BOOK 9, Rent PAGE 131, REGISTER`S OFFICE, BRADLEY COUNTY, 158 FEET TO A CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 22 DE- technology field and/ or equivalent GREES WEST 125 FEET TO A CORNER; THENCE preferred. Must be open to any shift. oFFiCe/ retail space available. CONTAINING 2.07 apply in person. North ocoee Street. 423-618-1467. ACRES.Parcel ID: 090-002.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: SOUTH 70 DEGREES 50 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET TO A CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEGREES WEST 49. Apartments For Rent The street address of the property is believed to be 173 Now HiriNg: Newly weds Foods, 50 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF towNHouSe oN ramsey Street TALLENT RD, MCDONALD, TN 37353. In the event of inc. Starting Pay $11 hour. apply in any discrepancy between this street address and the le- PARK AVENUE; THENCE WITH SAID LINE NORTH person at 187 industrial lane Sw Ne, close to Bradley Square Mall. 67 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET TO A Cleveland tN 37311. No pets/ smoking. $575 monthly, gal description of the property, the legal description $500 deposit. Credit check. shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JERRY D CORNER WITH OHIO AVENUE; THENCE WITH THE Now HiriNg. owens Corning. 423-667-3551. HOLLAND, LINE OF SAID AVENUE NORTH 00 DEGREES 43 1088 urbane road, Cleveland, tN. $525: 1 Bedroom, 1 bath, laminate/ KIMBERLY D HOLLAND OTHER INTERESTED MINUTES 122 FEET TO THE POINT OF 2nd shift production associate vinyl flooring, new paint, central BEGINNING.Parcel ID: 049C H 001.00PROPERTY (5:30pm-4am) direct hire $11 an heat/ air, includes all utilities up to PARTIES: hour. apply on website: Continucare Healthservices, Inc., Internal Revenue ADDRESS: The street address of the property is be- $100. Half off 1st months rent. Pro- lieved to be 1400 Park Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN https://jobs.owenscorningcareers. viSioN real eState aNd ProP- Service (TN), Regions BankThe sale of the above- com/careers erty MaNageMeNt, llC described property shall be subject to all matters 37311. In the event of any discrepancy between 423-693-0301. shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any this street address and the legal description of the Part-tiMe/ Full-tiMe truck restrictive cove-nants, easements or set-back lines that property, the legal description shall control. CUR- driver Needed. local haul, must RENT OWNER(S): Kathy KendrickOTHER INTER- have Class a Cdl's. Must be willing may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as to work some weekends. apply at: well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to ESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND Charleston trucking/ Smoky Moun- any matter that an accurate survey of the premises URBAN DEVELOPMENT The sale of the above-de- tain transfer, 816 old lower river might disclose. scribed property shall be subject to all matters road, Charleston, tN, shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any 423-336-1292. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Sub- restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines stitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. that may be applicable; any prior liens or encum- tow truCK operator needed. PuBliSHer'S NotiCe: all real es- brances as well as any priority created by a fixture Must have at least 2 years experi- tate advertised in this newspaper is The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to ence, valid drivers license, up to subject to the Federal Fair Housing another day, time, and place certain without further filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of date health card and must be able to act of 1968 and the tennessee Hu- the premises might disclose. This property is being pass a drug test. Serious inquiries man rights act which makes it ille- publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. 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That’s how this works. Drivers hate being forced back onto the track in dam- Kevin Harvick aged goods, just for the sake of picking up a position or two and getting the sponsor some more visibility. They’d much rather By Godwin Kelly tuck it away and call it a day, and now [email protected] that they have a bigger voice through the Drivers Council, that’s the new rule. uring a recent round of pre- And though they’ll never call it this, you season media interviews, can label this new rule the “Get Me to the D 2014 champion Kevin Harvick Airport Ahead of the Crowd” provision. covered a number of topics during a GOODYEAR - THE OFFICIAL TIRE OF NASCAR question-and-answer session. Is it Shepherd Season? Harvick will be driving the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford this season. The whiff of spring is apparent in many The team switched from Chevrolet to places. The tarps are coming off ballparks Ford during the offseason. for spring training and coming off cars for Here are a few of his thoughts and qualifying. So yes, right on cue, Morgan comments. Shepherd has again cleared his throat NASCAR NASCAR and announced plans to keep racin’. At 75. What do you think of the new format Don’t laugh, he started 23 Xfinity Series for races? races last year. Yes, he parked shortly “The most exciting thing to me about after the green flag, but hey, in your mid- the whole format change is just how 70s the equipment might not be up to everybody in our sport came together snuff. Anyway, he says he’ll be at Daytona and had this situation progress into to attempt entering the Xfinity opener what it has become. When you make on Feb. 25. Also, Derrike Cope, the 1990 SAVE the whole race relevant, you shouldn’t Daytona 500 champ, is sending out word hear drivers say that they were just that he’s going to try some Cup races for pacing themselves. the first time in several years, but he’s YOUR OLD “There are real goals where you can just a kid at 58. gain points, and those points will con- tribute to your championship playoffs NEWSPAPERS all the way through the end of the year Ken Willis has been until the last round at Homestead. covering NASCAR for Every moment matters. I think every- The Daytona Beach FOR body has done a great job with that.” News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken. Knowing that stage wins can better [email protected] RECYCLING prepare you for the playoffs, and maybe get you into the playoffs, how important are they? 2017 CUP SCHEDULE “I think they’re really important Cleveland because, as we’ve seen and experi- Feb. 18: Advance Auto Parts Clash at enced, especially last year for us in the Daytona The major change in Kevin Harvick’s life is that blue-oval Ford patch on his driving suit. The 2014 playoffs, there are going to be prob- Feb. 23: Can-Am Duels at Daytona NASCAR Cup Series champion has driven only Chevrolets since joining the marquee series in 2001. Daily Banner lems along the way. You’re going to Feb. 26: Daytona 500 [HHP/HAROLD HINSON] March 5: Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at have things pop up. Atlanta “You’re going to have accidents, part the day. “You never knew when the cautions March 12: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas failures, mistakes and the better that “You still want to get everything you were going to fall. You never knew March 19: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix you do through the season, the more can and all the points that you can, but when things were going to happen. March 26: Auto Club 400 at Fontana cushion that you can give yourself if you still have to be smart about it as “Now you know when the caution April 2: STP 500 at Martinsville you’re able to win those segments and you go through the day.” is going to fall and when the segments April 9: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas NASCAR gain some bonus points. Anything you are going to end. You’re almost racing April 23: Food City 500 at Bristol NASCAR can do to pad those bonus points is Does the introduction of stages to those moments now where you’re April 30: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond going to be a benefit as you get to the introduce a constant sense of urgency trying to strategize those moments May 7: Geico 500 at Talladega end of the year.” throughout the entire race that may not to be in front. I think as this moves May 13: GoBowling.com 400 at Kansas have always existed before? along you’ll see strategies that start to May 20: All-Star Race at Charlotte Are the days of patience over with this “I think that’s going to change for develop as we go through the year and May 28: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte new format? some people and it’s not going to things will progress, people will catch June 4: AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover “I think there is still balance there. change for others. on and we’ll go from there.” June 11: Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 at You still have to go after all the bonus “For us, it has always been some- Pocono points and the segments that you can thing that Lap 1 is really where the Godwin Kelly is the Daytona June 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at in order to pile up as many points as battle starts. You wanted to go out and Beach News-Journal’s Michigan you can if your car is capable of it. lead laps and do everything you could motorsports editor and June 25: Toyota/Save Mart 250 at Sonoma “You still have to balance the posi- to stay up front because you just never has covered NASCAR for 30 July 1: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona tion of trying to win a race, finish a knew what the race was going to bring years. Reach him at godwin. July 8: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky July 16: New Hampshire 301 at Loudon race and gain the big prize at the end of you. [email protected] July 23: Crown Royal 400 at Indianapolis July 30: Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Aug. 6: TBA at Watkins Glen Aug. 13: Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves ONLINE EXTRAS Aug. 19: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Boogity, boogity, boogity. You GODSPEAK: I talked this over know. Bristol ready? with Darrell Waltrip (yes, news-journal Sept. 3: Southern 500 at Darlington GODSPEAK: Got a good mix of name-dropping) and he says it Got a pick for the Clash? online.com/nascar Sept. 9: Federated Auto Parts 400 at veterans and young ‘uns. This will take four or five races to GODSPEAK: Call me crazy, but I Richmond Sept. 17: Chicagoland 400 should be fun. Keep an eye on really understand all of this. got a feeling about the No. 42 facebook.com/ Sept. 24: New England 300 at New Daytona 500 polesitter Daniel It will be interesting to see Chevy and Kyle Larson. It’s not nascardaytona Hampshire Suarez. where the 2017 points leader as “longshot” as you think. The Oct. 1: Delaware 400 at Dover KEN’S CALL: Pretty much ready starts in the Daytona 500. guy went to Australia to keep to see how it all looks without What? Oct. 7: Bank of America 500 at Charlotte racing during the off-season. @nascardaytona Oct. 15: Hellman’s 500 at Talladega WATCH Gordon, Stewart, Edwards and KEN’S CALL: Uniformity That’s some major want-to Oct. 22: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Biffle. A bit of a generational would’ve been nice, but once right there. Oct. 29: Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at shift going on. they start considering fuel KEN’S CALL: Junior is too obvi- Questions? Contact Godwin Martinsville runs, etc., you know, it gets ous. I’m thinking Chase Elliott Kelly at godwin.kelly@news- Nov. 5: AAA Texas 500 at Texas complicated. But they can Have “segment” lengths been comes off the truck hot and jrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. Nov. 12: Can-Am 500k at Phoenix FOR over-thought? always adjust on the fly, you doesn’t cool off till late spring. [email protected] Nov. 19: Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead THIS NASCAR NEWS AND NOTES Traveling medical team joins the crew NASCAR

NASCAR will have a traveling safety members for on-track incidents. only was that Busch’s only crown, but crew starting during the 2017 racing it marked the last time Ford took home FEATURE season. Drivers have asked for a travel- Marriage season the Cup Series championship. SHR will ing medical team for several years. go over into the Ford camp this season The safety crew will be provided by Dale Earnhardt Jr. took a wife on New after a decade of racing Chevrolets. American Medical Response and ensure Year’s Eve, marrying longtime girl- that a physician and paramedics are in friend Amy Reimann. PAGE Wrecked-car rule the safety vehicle at all Monster Energy Brad Keselowski went to the altar on NASCAR Cup Series events. Feb. 10 with his fiancee Paige White. NASCAR says if a car is damaged bad AMR will also provide a small group enough that it needs attention in the that will travel to each race, and a garage, it won’t be allowed back in the This safety vehicle will carry a travelling doctor Record-breaking? EVERY race. physician who will serve as NASCAR’s and nurse, who will be part of the emergency As Kurt Busch embarks on his 17th Race teams will be allowed to do primary doctor. crew dispatched to an accident on the track full season in the Cup Series and his limited work — five cumulative minutes NASCAR has looked to, and leaned during NASCAR Cup Series races. on, local emergency teams provided by fourth with Stewart-Haas Racing, he is — on a damaged car on pit road, but [PHOTO/NASCAR] each individual track, unlike the Indy- shooting at a little-known mark in the they won’t be able to make a deep dive WEEK! Car Series, which has had a traveling development officer. “AMR is a leader NASCAR record book. Busch won the on repairs. medical team for more than a decade. in the emergency services sector, and 2004 Cup championship and now 13 NASCAR said the new rule pre- “This partnership further strengthens its doctors and paramedics add another years later has the chance to become the vents severely damaged race cars from NASCAR’s medical response capa- layer of expertise to the immediate driver with the longest span between returning to the track and creating a bility, making our well-established, response team.” titles. safety hazard for other teams. medical response system even better,” AMR will position doctors and para- Terry Labonte owns the mark now said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR execu- medics in a chase vehicle along with at 12 years, from his first champion- — Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@ tive vice president and chief racing two NASCAR Track Services team ship in 1984 to his second in 1996. Not news-jrnl.com GET ON TRACK with the CCleveland Clleevveellaanndd DDaily Daaiillyy BBannerBaannnneerr