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County Board Looking at Religion in Social Studies Some Back-Alley W E D N E S D A Y 161st YEAR • No. 268 mARch 9, 2016 clEVElAND, tN 24 pAGES • 50¢ County board looking at religion in social studies State standards want it taught School system hears progress from a historical perspective update on study of energy use By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG making sure any instruction provided By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG three entities had given the company the Banner Staff Writer about specific religions is strictly informa- Banner Staff Writer OK to begin studying the buildings. tional in nature. “We’re trying to take your buildings Religion was a major topic of conversa- The proposed resolution says the board Bradley County Schools could soon be and improve them — and that would be making a bunch of updates to its build- tion during the most recent meeting of the “requests the Director of Schools to develop Cash Coggin within existing budget dollars,” said Bradley County Board of Education. multiple curricular resources for the ings in the name of saving energy — and ESG Business Development Manager The board is looking at passing a resolu- instruction of social studies” — with a few the money spent on it. Russ Nelson. tion which would outline how religion is caveats. During a Bradley County Board of Nelson said the company is about 25 addressed in social studies lessons. Curricula would be designed with “his- Education meeting Tuesday, a represen- percent complete with its energy studies, During a work session Tuesday night, torical context of religious impact on world, tative from Energy Systems Group gave and representatives have identified sev- Supervisor of Secondary Education Danny national and state history.” The resolution a report on some changes school build- eral needs in the county schools. Coggin explained the state social studies also requires that “no memorization or ings may need. Showing photos of upgrades done to standards have been “narrowed” after hav- recitation of religious doctrine or tenants ESG has been working with the schools in Anderson County, he ing been open for public review. be required of any student in Bradley Bradley County government, the Bradley explained a major concern when working “Everything’s going to be approached County Schools.” County Sheriff’s Office and Bradley with schools is to “enhance the learning from a historical perspective,” Coggin said. A draft discussed by the board Tuesday County Schools to take a look at making environment.” He asked that the board consider the its buildings more energy-efficient. An proposed resolution, which talks about See RELIGION, Page 13 Turner Lillios ad hoc committee of people from all See ENERGY, Page 3 Inside Today Section 8 Election housing complex results to undergo certified renovation in major Owner set to seek interest-free bonds turnout By JOYANNA LOVE Banner Senior Staff Writer Voter increase Springbrook Apartments will be Banner photo, JoYANNA loVE getting an upgrade, thanks to new mElISSA WooDY, from left, talks about the ideas for Back Alley Gallery to Dr. Ron Coleman, not expected owners Alco Management and Mustangs to go interest-free bonds. Sherry Brown and Phyllis Callaway. By ALLEN MINCEY hunting for Wolves Alco Management received Banner Staff Writer approval to move forward with the Early voting in local elections The Walker Valley Mustangs application process for the inter- usually gives officials an idea of will be looking to tame a tough est-free bonds during a meeting of Some back-alley art how the actual election will pan pack of Wolves when they face off the Cleveland Health and out. However, for this year’s pres- against Cordova in the TSSAA Educational Facilities Board on idential preference primary, there boys state basketball tournament Tuesday. ‘Thriving Communities’ gives a preview was no indication from early vot- next week in Murfreesboro. The The company is eligible for the ing about how many would cast Lee baseball Flames fell to bonds because the apartments Team member Melissa Woody of the ballots on March 1. are Section 8 housing, and rent is By JOYANNA LOVE Carson-Newman on the road Banner Senior Staff Writer Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce said The official numbers, certified Tuesday. Tennessee football based on income. the art would be displayed on doors or behind by the Bradley County Election coach Butch Jones is excited Berkley Burbank of Alco Doors for art displays in Cleveland may be glass in doors. Commission Tuesday, show that about the possibilities for Team Management said the facility had opening in an unexpected place — the alleys of “There might be art in doorframes, there 19,728 voted in the primary. That 120 as spring practice gets under- been well-maintained. downtown. might be doors that you open. There might be number is about one-third of the way. See Sports, Pages 9-11. “But it’s 45 years old. It needs The Cleveland team participating in the doors that are already open. There might be active voters in new windows, the HVAC needs to Thriving Communities Initiative revealed a pre- glass doors,” Woody said. the county, be updated, the kitchens and view of its Back Alley Gallery concept Tuesday. Doors can be of various shapes and sizes. which was a Vets home event bathrooms (need renovations),” The idea is to display art on display doors in Outdoor lighting and plant elements could surprise as early Friday big news Burbank said. alleys downtown, starting with the alley behind also be included. voting was at The company plans to borrow Haskell Interiors. Attendees of the sneak peek A print of a piece by Mary Mathias-Dickerson about 12 per- A public event Friday, at which $4.5 million through the bonds. were asked to provide feedback on what they was used to help visitors get an idea of what the cent. time the Westland Drive property off The project will not displace like about the idea and what they would like to “Typically, in APD 40 to be used for the Bradley see included. See ART, Page 6 the past [when] County Tennessee Veterans Home See RENOVATION, Page 6 we have voted, will be handed over to state officials, the total turnout Green is another sign that 10 years worth was 50 percent of dedicated effort by local authori- in early voting, and this year, we ties is getting closer to its ultimate CHS’ Julia Goncalves wins had 7,400 early, and I was bank- goal. Read about it in the editorial ing on 7,000 to 8,000 on election day,” said Elections on Page 12 of today’s edition. Rotary Club speech event Administrator Fran Green. “This The students were required to use the year, we voted 12,500.” By BRIAN GRAVES She said that there were many Forecast Banner Staff Writer topic of “Leadership, Service and The Four- Way Test.” who voted on election day, and Today looks to be partly sunny, Very few things are as intimidating as Is it the truth? the polls were busy. Some with a high near 76. South winds of standing before a group of strangers and Is it fair to all concerned? Election Commission members 10 to 15 mph could gust as high as making a speech. Will it build goodwill and better friend- said that they noticed, as they 20. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, Four local high school students gave it ships? visited different precincts, long with a low around 55. Thursday their best effort Tuesday as they competed Will it be beneficial to all concerned? lines preparing to vote. in the Cleveland Rotary Club’s Interact Those are the elements of the “Four- The biggest glitch was when calls for partly sunny skies, and a there were a couple of power out- high near 75. Thursday night calls Speech contest. Way” test used by members of Rotary The event was coordinated and moderat- International. ages at the Michigan Avenue for mostly cloudy skies and a 40 ed by Rotarian Dr. Denise King, vice presi- precinct, but those votes were percent chance of rain, with a low Julia Goncalves of Cleveland High dent of academic affairs at Cleveland State School recalled visiting a homeless shelter eventually a part of that around 59. Community College. Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES precinct’s totals. in Knoxville. JulIA GoNcAlVES, a student at Cleveland High “We want these students to become She recalled one of the residents saying One change this year was mov- Index great leaders,” King said. “They are already School, delivers a speech at the Rotary Club of See ELECTION, Page 6 great leaders in their schools.” See SPEECH, Page 6 Cleveland. Classified................................14-15 Comics.........................................22 Editorials......................................12 Horoscope....................................22 WOOP morning show Lifestyles.................................17-19 Obituaries.......................................2 Stocks............................................4 launching a new voice Sports........................................9-11 By BRIAN GRAVES TV Schedule................................23 Banner Staff Writer “Everyone I’ve talked Weather..........................................7 There will be a new voice at to has given me words the helm of WOOP-FM start- of encouragement.” Around Town ing Thursday morning, but — Bill Stamps Steve Logsdon and Randy the name may sound familiar. Harris enjoying an early morning Bill Stamps will host the WCLE. bike ride ... Dr. Wendy Gruber morning shift of the communi- Stamps said the baritone discussing teachers ... Bree ty radio station as he begins radio voice is in his genes. Whaley excited about her very the “Morning Stampede” His father spent 40 years on special visitor, Tanner ... Tiffany weekdays from 6:30 to 9:30 the air until his death in 2005 Littrell throwing the perfect baby a.m. at the age of 81. shower. If the name rings a bell, it Stamps is now stepping up may be because his father to the microphone as he Banner photo, BRIAN GRAVES was well known in the area for returns to Cleveland after BIll StAmpS takes control of the morning airwaves at WOOP-FM, beginning Thursday morning his “Biscuits with Bill” pro- with the “Morning Stampede.” gram many years ago on See WOOP, Page 6 6489076 75112 2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Wednesday, March 9, 2016 www.clevelandbanner.com OBITUARIES (USPS 117-700) Periodical Postage Paid at Cleveland, TN 37320-3600 Post Office POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to: Banner, P.O.
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