T H U R S D A Y 161st YEAR • NO. 78 JULY 30, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 20 PAGES • 50¢ County students meet 10 of 10 TCAP targets By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG created with results from students in increased math scores,” Testing and However, the percentage for reading Banner Staff Writer grades 4-12. Data Analysis Coordinator Angie Gill achievement in grades 3-8 remained FIRST OF 2 PARTS Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash said. "This was a major focus for our the same it was the year before. Both Bradley County Schools students said in a media statement she was “very system and our teachers have worked the 2013-14 and 2014-15 year tests met 10 out of the 10 “achievement tar- pleased” to share the news. hard, and we will continue to do so as showed 52.4 percent of students in gets” set for them by the Tennessee “A score of 5 is the most effective, we strive for increased student learn- those grades were “proficient or Department of Education during the gains in several areas, including where there is significant evidence that ing.” advanced” in reading. 2014-15 year. growth. students are making substantially Reading scores for students in the “While we saw gains in reading this The department released the school The school district also earned all 5s more progress than the standard for third grade, the lowest grade tested year, we know for our students to be district-level scores Wednesday for the on its Tennessee Value-Added academic growth,” Cash said. with the TCAP, also increased by 2.2 successful in life a strong literary base Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Assessment System composite scores Students surpassed the achievement percent. The results show 48.7 percent is critical,” Supervisor of Elementary Program and end-of-course tests taken for literacy, numeracy and literacy and goals in the areas of grade 3-8 math, of third-graders were said to be “profi- Education Sheena Newman said. by students in grades 3 through 12, numeracy together. Those composites third-grade math, high school Algebra cient or advanced” in reading, with She added the school system will and students statewide made progress. are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with II and seventh-grade math. Bradley County students remaining In Bradley County, students made 5 being the highest, and are averages “We are extremely proud of our above the state average of 43 percent. See TCAP, Page 6 Inside Today City slated County for school ponders event on special Sunday Denning Center court observance set Caywood supports environmental plan By LARRY C. BOWERS Banner Staff Writer By BRIAN GRAVES Banner Staff Writer A ribbon cutting and open house are scheduled Sunday for Bradley County commission- the Cleveland City Schools sys- ers once again broached the tem’s F.I. Denning Center of idea this week of helping estab- Technology and Careers. lish a full-time environmental The program will begin at 2 court, but only one commission- p.m. at the school, located at er vocally showed any enthusi- Mustangs looking 350 Central Ave. in downtown asm for the idea. to hone skills Cleveland. Commissioner Terry Formerly Cleveland’s Teen Caywood, who has been respon- The Walker Valley Mustangs L e a r n i n g sible for bring- are looking to make large strides Center, the Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS ing the prob- in their first week of practice. On school has ORGANIZERS OF THE CLEVELAND Circuit Ride bicycle event met recently at Don Ledford lem of blighted the golf course the Mustangs got been granted Automotive on North Ocoee Street. Preparing for the unique fundraiser were, from left, David properties to off to a strong start, with a pair of individual sta- Coulter of Scott’s Bicycle Centre; Kellie Bracken, Youth Pastor for First United Methodist Church; the forefront, wins over East Hamilton. The tus and is now Stan Pegram; Debbie Melton of Ledford Automotive; Bob Donaghy; Tausha Plate, church pianist a g a i n Ooltewah Owls were picked to out from and Hamilton County teacher; and Eva VanHook, director of Family Promise of Bradley County. expressed his finish atop the heap at District 4- under the belief the 5A Media Day. The Cleveland umbrella of county needed Blue Raiders were picked to fin- Cleveland High a tool that ish third and Walker Valley fourth. School. Taking a Circuit Ride would “put See Sports, Pages 13-15. Ringstaff Cleveland’s some teeth” Caywood Board of into environ- Nothing is finer E d u c a t i o n mental codes voted recently Bicyclists resurrecting fundraiser enforcement than a good read to name the for the county. educational It was In many respects, no one complex in to aid Family Promise outreach Commissioner enjoys the pleasure of reading honor of for- Mike Hughes more than a writer. For one per- mer Cleveland By LARRY C. BOWERS who brought Banner Staff Writer son’s perspective on why this Director of the subject up, may be true, see the guest Schools Dr. Cleveland and Bradley County bicyclists are noting there “Viewpoint” on Page 16 of today’s Rick Denning. planning a special event to replace the former had been some edition. problems in Denning D e n n i n g , Habitat for Humanity Bike 2 Build. Hughes who is now Local businesses will be major sponsors of the 1st retired and lives in Wilmington, the first Families Helping Families Cleveland District. He asked for an update Forecast N.C., will attend the dedication, Circuit Ride. Proceeds from the event will be on where the proposal for the Today looks to be partly sunny along with his family. used for the community’s Family Promise of court stood. Current Director of Schools Originally, Judge Daniel and hot, with a high near 91 and Bradley County. Dr. Martin Ringstaff will con- Cyclists of all ages and skill levels are invited Swafford had asked for $5,000 heat index values as high as 96. duct Sunday’s program, while to participate in the event. The ride is scheduled more to augment the bench and There is also a 30 percent chance Denning will officially open the for the morning of Saturday, Sept. 26. The ride handle the caseload and County of showers and thunderstorms in new hybrid non-traditional will begin at First United Methodist Church and Court Clerk Gayla Miller the forecast. Tonight calls for partly school. continue for 25, 50, or 100 kilometers to respec- requested $30,000 for extra cloudy skies, with a low around 66. Barbara Ector is principal of tive finish areas. personnel to do the same. Friday should be mostly sunny, the new Denning Center, which This family-friendly event takes riders The Commission had original- with a high near 90. Friday night will primarily serve students in through a relatively flat area of the foothills in ly approved $17,500 in a match with the city of Cleveland; how- should be mostly clear, with a low grades nine through 12. The southern Bradley County. A fully supported curriculum will focus on aca- ever, they wanted proper around 64. road ride, the Cleveland Circuit Ride features demic recovery and interven- three SAG (support and gear) stops, and mobile amendments to go through the Sunset: 8:46 p.m. tions. units on the course to assist cyclists when nec- Finance Committee, a written Sunrise: 6:49 a.m. In addition to being a new essary. confirmation from the city on school, with a new name, other A hot meal will be provided for all participants Contributed photo the length of their commitment Index improvements are anticipated following the ride. THE CLEVELAND CIRCUIT RIDE, a fundrais- and the establishment of a poli- for the facility. Landscaping The ride will be co-sponsored by First United er for Family Promise scheduled in September, cy that all costs and fees Classified................................18-19 and minor change are planned. Methodist Church and Don Ledford Automotive is named for John Wesley, founder of the brought in by the court be rein- Comics...........................................8 The facility previously housed Methodist faith. Wesley was a circuit rider who vested back into the court. Editorials......................................16 See CIRCUIT RIDE, Page 6 rode horseback in spreading his ministry. Horoscope......................................8 See EVENT, Page 6 See COURT, Page 6 NASCAR......................................20 Obituaries.......................................2 Stocks............................................4 Sports......................................13-15 Law agency TV Schedule..................................9 CSCC honors Wacker Weather........................................11 leaders set for donation support Around Town By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Seymour. “It’s important that for interview Banner Staff Writer we recognize that partner- John Barham making plans From Staff Reports for an exciting church event ... ship.” Cleveland State Community Five years ago, Wacker The heads of Bradley Bobbie Reagan providing some College recently hosted an County’s three law enforcement additional information about a pledged a donation of event to thank Wacker $150,000 to be given in annu- entities have agreed to sit down great community cause ... Keith Polysilicon North America for for a rare joint interview with Gombash talking about his al installments. The final a donation it began making check was given to the college the Cleveland Daily Banner on experiences and observations years ago. Friday morning. on overseas mission trips ... Wednesday. Officials from the company In 2012, the college com- Bradley County Sheriff Eric Larry Green talking about age and the college gathered Watson, Cleveland Police and options with a good friend pleted an addition to its tech- together Wednesday to cele- nology building, adding a Department Interim Chief Mark ..