THURSDAY 161st YEAR • NO. 108 SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 16 PAGES • 50¢ ‘Cold Justice’ TV series set to feature case in Cleveland By BRIAN GRAVES DNA evidence which might put some Banner Staff Writer finality to the case. Airing scheduled That has not happened. A national TV audience will once Fast forward to May 29 of this year again have the chance to help solve Friday, 8 p.m., TNT when the TNT series “Cold Justice” the murder of a young Cleveland man highlighted the case on an episode in 1991. she found her son shot in the head. titled “Smoking Gun.” On March 17, 1991, Cleveland Officials determined Stacy had (The episode is still able to be Police officers responded to a reported probably been dead for several days. viewed by visiting the website homicide on Fulbright Road and Two decades later, the case was http://www.tntdrama.com through found Stacy Dillon, 22, shot to death reopened by then-Lt. Mark Gibson Oct. 27, and may be available through in his home at close range, with who was serving in the CPD’s Special Submitted photo cable on-demand services.) A NEW EPISODE of TNT’s “Cold Justice” airing Friday will feature the unsolved 1991 wounds to his face. Investigation Unit. The series brings together experi- His mother, Judy, had been recov- There had been some hopes that case of the murder of 22-year-old Stacy Dillion. On the set of “Cold Justice” during the enced investigators, prosecutors and episode’s taping are, from left, CPD Interim Chief Mark Gibson; Judy Dillon (Stacy’s ering from knee surgery at her sister’s crime scene evidence sent to the crime scene experts to attempt to home. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation mother); host John Walsh; Derek Fell and Yolanda McClary, “Cold Justice” investiga- Returning home after about a week, laboratory would reveal some piece of See TV SERIES, Page 13 tors; and Kelly Siegler, “Cold Justice” attorney. Inside Today Ringstaff Holiday delivers roads set annual for Labor update Day rush Report highlights Summer to bid a successful year unofficial adieu By LARRY C. BOWERS By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer Banner Staff Writer Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE DONALD BROWN, CPMA The Annual Report of Cleveland Summer comes to an unoffi- Director of School’s Dr. Martin general coordinator for The Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE cial close Monday as travelers Time to roll Ringstaff was handed out to Church of God, waves the THE CHURCH OF GOD celebrated the opening of its new take advantage of the last official church’s flag at the beginning International Tabernacle. Alexander Jackson Sr., general overseer holiday weekend of the season. The Friday night lights are Board of Education members during Tuesday’s school board of The Church of God’s 110th and Donald Brown, CPMA general coordinator, conducted the offi- With that in mind, the about to power up to once again Tennessee Department of spotlight local football. The meeting at Stuart Elementary General Assembly Wednesday cial ribbon cutting Wednesday morning just prior to the opening of School. morning. Transportation has announced Bradley Central Bears, Cleveland the 110th General Assembly. it will halt all lane closure activ- Blue Raiders and Walker Valley Among highlights of the report were accomplishments by ity on interstates and state high- Mustangs are all at home, while ways for the Labor Day holiday the Polk County Wildcats travel to Cleveland High School’s Careers and Technical Education depart- A Tabernacle celebration travel period. Tyner. All four games are pre- Construction crews will stop viewed. Analysts feel the success ment under Renny Whittenbarger. all lane closure activity begin- of the Southeastern Conference ning at noon on Friday, Sept. 4 will hinge on the success of sev- Among the department’s head- liners for the year were Jon The Church of God, special guests through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, eral new quarterbacks. See Sept. 8. This will provide maxi- Sports, Pages 9-11. Souders, who supervises the high school’s broadcasting program, cut ribbon on new worship center mum roadway capacity for and engineering instructor Ben motorists traveling during the The confusion By JOYANNA LOVE The idea for such a building busy Labor Day holiday. Williams. as a site for the denomination’s Both had special presentations Banner Senior Staff Writer “AAA predicts Friday and of gluten-free “It may not seem annual General Assembly Monday to be the busiest travel for the school board Tuesday The Church of God celebrat- Food products that are gluten- significant to the began in 2013. Yet, Jackson times during the Labor Day holi- evening. ed the completion of its free and those that are not, and world, but it was given felt it was not the right time to day weekend,” said TDOT Souders presented a video of Tabernacle building with a share the idea. The following products that are supposed to be the school’s broadcasting stu- to us to reach the Commissioner John Schroer. dedication and ribbon cutting year the plan was mentioned “We want to ensure the thou- gluten-free are creating more dents, who received the honor of world.” Wednesday. and the building was complet- sands of travelers using than a little confusion among con- being selected as the “Best — General Overseer “This building is very special ed this year. Tennessee’s roadways during sumers. For one organization’s Overall Broadcasting Program” in Alexander Jackson Sr. for us. God gave us this. It The first event to be held in this period arrive at their desti- take on the whole issue, see the the nation. may not seem significant to the the Tabernacle was the 110th guest “Viewpoint” on Page 12 of nations quickly and safely, with- The video showed the many world, but it was given to us to Sr. said. “We are dedicating General Assembly of The today’s edition. out being impeded by road con- programs and events the stu- reach the world,” General this building and giving it back struction delays.” Overseer Alexander Jackson to God.” See TABERNACLE, Page 13 Even though lane closure Forecast See RINGSTAFF, Page 13 activity will be stopped, workers will still be in many construction zones, and drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits. Sidewalk construction grant to be sought Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are By JOYANNA LOVE existing sidewalks. required as a part of the application process. present face a fine of $250 to Thomas said the project would tie into Thomas said he hoped to hold one later this Today looks to be partly sunny, Banner Senior Staff Writer $500, plus court fees and possi- Inman Street and provide pedestrian cross- month. with a high near 88. Tonight ble increased insurance premi- The Cleveland Urban Area Metropolitan ings near Dooley Street. A bus shelter in front City Manager Janice Casteel suggested hav- should be mostly clear, with a ums. Planning Organization executive board of the health department could also be funded ing information presented at one of the Blythe- low around 67. Friday’s forecast “Drivers can expect to see an approved applying for a Transportation through the grant. He suggested if a 25 local Oldfield Community Association meetings. calls for sunny and warmer con- increased number of law Alternatives Program grant for a sidewalk percent match could be secured, rather than “It would help the citizens to see that when ditions, with a high near 92. enforcement personnel on the from Gaut and Sixth streets to Inman Street the required 20 percent, it might help the pro- you are willing to get together, the city will Friday night should be mostly roads this Labor Day weekend,” during a meeting Wednesday. ject’s chances of receiving the grant. come to you,” Casteel said. clear, with a low around 69. A said Governor’s Highway Safety “What community residents told us is they The entire cost of the project cannot exceed Another public meeting, likely at the north wind of around 5 mph Office Director Kendell Poole. had kids getting off the school bus and they $1 million in order to qualify for the grant. municipal building, would also be held. should become calm by the “We want everyone to have a safe end up having to walk in the ditch because “They will probably make an announce- During an MPO Technical Coordinating evening. holiday, so remember to buckle there's no shoulder,” MPO director Greg ment next summer and it will be a three-year Committee meeting, Casteel asked if there up, drive the speed limit and Thomas said. process,” Thomas said. Index Thomas said the project would connect A public involvement meeting will be See SIDEWALK, Page 13 See HOLIDAY, Page 13 Classified................................14-15 Comics...........................................6 Editorials......................................12 Horoscope......................................6 NASCAR......................................16 Longtime barber Hoyt Stiles not Obituaries.......................................2 Stocks............................................4 Sports........................................9-11 cutting career short, even at 80 TV Schedule..................................7 Weather..........................................8 By JOYANNA LOVE Ducktown. Banner Senior Staff Writer “Then when I got out of high school Around Town I found out you had to go to about It is his 80th birthday today, and PERSONALITY eight more years of school (to be a Nola Beth Greene going to see Hoyt Stiles still has no plans to retire. veterinarian), and I didn’t want to go “Dancing With the Stars” ... Stiles has been a barber for the ROFILE to school,” Stiles said. “I had shined Abegayle Evans getting to cele- past 61 years. P shoes and cleaned up at the barber brate a special occasion all week Maybe it’s because the best bar- shop from the time I was 12 or 13 ..