THURSDAY 161st YEAR • NO. 12 MAY 14, 2015 CLEVELAND, TN 38 PAGES • 50¢ Reminder CU contractor CPD disciplines Griggs, Tyson By TONY EUBANK has been demoted from crime scene techni- Superior or Internal Investigation Officer. to begin AMR Banner Staff Writer cian (Level 26) to the patrol division as a Level In his disciplinary action, Tyson was given 25 patrol officer. a verbal reprimand for violating Policy 04- Cleveland Police Officer Jeffery Griggs has According to the DA’s report, Griggs was A/LL, Failure to Report Violations. As part of work Monday been demoted and CPD Lt. Steve Tyson has found to be in violation of the following CPD his discipline, Tyson has been reassigned to been reassigned as a result of an Internal policies: the patrol division. From Staff Reports Affairs investigation concerning their involve- —Policy 04-A/LL Subsection 4-HH, Maddux submitted his request for retire- A contractor working with ment with an incident involving Griggs’ wife Truthfulness; ment Tuesday. Cleveland Utilities will begin and former Chief Dennis Maddux. —Policy 05-A/LL, Prohibited Behaviors The disciplinary decision in the cases of installing automatic-read water The CPD announced the disciplinary action Subsection; Tyson and Griggs were made by Interim Chief meter registers and transmitters, this morning, finding Griggs to be in violation —Disobeying Orders; and according to an announcement of several department policies, and as a result —Compliance with Direct Orders of Griggs Tyson by Philip E. Luce, manager, CU See CPD, Page 5 Water and Wastewater Division Engineering. Baird Construction Company Inc. will be installing the EMS eyes CHS faces AMR/AMI equipment on existing water meters throughout the por- tion of the Cleveland Utilities system to year-end water system located inside the Cleveland corporate limits over the next 9 months. improve problem: The contractor’s vehicles will be marked with a magnetic sign and the contractor’s employees collections air supply will be wearing a Cleveland Utilities reflective vest and have a Companies present Unexpected funds Cleveland Utilities identification badge, Luce said. computerized plan pay for AC repairs Water service should not be By BRIAN GRAVES By LARRY C. BOWERS disrupted during this project. Banner Staff Writer Questions should be directed Banner Staff Writer to Cleveland Utilities Water Bradley County EMS could The Cleveland Board of Division at 478-9387. soon be going to a computerized Fox Network photo Education met in a called session records system that may increase LEE UNIVERSITY graduate Clark Beckham, left, joins “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, cen- Wednesday at Cleveland High collections by as much as 10 per- ter, and Nick Fradiani as they wait for the final decision at the conclusion of this year’s competition school to address an unexpected Inside Today cent. Wednesday night. Fradiani won the title, with Beckham placing second. shortage — air. In a joint meeting by the Board members toured the con- Commission’s struction of the EMS and IT new Raider committees on Beckham runner-up Arena, then W e d n e s d a y , gathered in the representatives guidance office. from two com- The board panies special- Lee graduate still an ‘American Idol’ in approved an izing in the amendment to service spoke of eyes of Cleveland, university community the General how their sys- Fund Budget, wanted to, and I gave it my tem operates. By LARRY C. BOWERS and the addi- best,” he said. Lawson The two com- Banner Staff Writer tion of approxi- Ringstaff “I played and sang the Wednesday night was not an panies who m a t e l y Clark Beckham’s climb to the way I wanted to, and I evening of competition, but an attended, ESO Solutions and $150,000 in unanticipated funds top of the “American Idol” ladder gave it my best.” evening of musical entertain- AMB, have a symbiotic relation- from an increase in tax revenue. fell one rung short — Clark Beckham ment. Most of the recent elimi- ship and work together — one Director of Schools Dr. Martin Wednesday night as the popular nations returned to be matched providing technology and the Ringstaff pointed out the extra show’s 14th season came to an up with noted entertainers, other giving billing details. would rather be up here with,” money comes at a very good time, end. many of them joining their idols EMS Director Danny Lawson he said. and will be used to resolve an The final vote totals, from in the industry. said he had been introduced to Fradiani then echoed the emergency at Cleveland High Jax Cole, who was eliminated Lady Mustangs the system by another county Tuesday night’s performances, comments. School. at the start of Tuesday night’s EMS director during a recent con- dropped the Lee University grad- Beckham also showed he was Maintenance Supervisor Hal caged by Owls competition, performed with one ference. uate into second place. ready for the decision, whatever Taylor and Cleveland High of her idols, Steve Tyler. Cole The Walker Valley Lady Lawson said in the search for The 2015 “Idol” winner is it was to be. Principal Autumn O’Bryan were at also apologized for her abrupt Mustangs will be on the road ways to best serve the county tax- Connecticut’s Nick Fradiani. “I think we’ve done our best, the meeting to explain the emer- departure Tuesday night, after Friday to face the Seigel Stars in payers, “We have looked for other Fradiani eliminated Beckham in and I trust in the Lord,” gency. her elimination was announced. the 3A softball sectional, after a ways of funding.” what was called a very slim mar- Beckham said. “I’ll go wherever The 500-ton centrifugal chiller In Wednesday’s edition of the loss to Ooltewah. The Lady “On a good point, our collec- gin. he wants me to.” at Cleveland High, installed in Cleveland Daily Banner, it was Wildcats of Polk County will make tions are still above projections. Tuesday night’s entertain- Fradiani described what the 1995, has once again gone out of incorrectly stated Jax had a trip to DeKalb County for a shot We are on track for $4.7 million,” ment, which determined the final night meant to the finalists. service and must be rebuilt. advanced to the final. In reality, at a state berth, after falling to Lawson said. final vote, is being referred to as “We both really want it,” he Taylor said it was hit by lightning she was eliminated. Beckham Chattanooga Central. See Sports, He said one director of a service perhaps the greatest ever in said. in 2006 and had to be rebuilt at played a duet with Michael Pages 11-13. the size of Bradley County pulled “American Idol” competition. Beckham spoke up to the time. McDonald Wednesday night, him aside to have a conversation. Beckham and Fradiani were describe his strategy during the The huge piece of equipment while Fradiani joined Andy “I told him how many calls we judged near-perfect on each of competition. He had been criti- has a 400-horsepower motor. Grammer on stage. ran and he asked, ‘Are you col- their three songs. cized throughout for not adapt- Taylor said the chiller tripped a Forecast Judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith lecting $5.5 million?’ I said no Beckham was gracious as the ing to advice from the judges, large breaker last Wednesday, and Urban and Harry Connick Jr. Today should mostly sunny, with and he said I needed to talk to moment of truth approached and “American Idol” mentor probably caused the unwinding of were not privy to the name of the a high near 83. Tonight’s forecast these people,” Lawson said. Wednesday. Scott Borchetta. the motor. calls for mostly cloudy skies, with a “I can’t think of anyone I “I played and sang the way I See BECKHAM, Page 6 slight chance of showers after 11 See EMS, Page 6 See CHS, Page 6 p.m. The low should be around 64. Friday looks to be mostly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of show- ers and thunderstorms. The high Girl Scouts taking Shelton is named should approach 80. Friday night calls for a 30 percent chance of rain. Otherwise mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. a swing at bullies Stuart’s principal Sunset today: 8:37 p.m. Carolyn Kimsey said the event will By JOYANNA LOVE when Ringstaff announced that Sunrise Friday: 6:37 a.m. feature information about dealing By LARRY C. BOWERS Banner Senior Staff Writer Richelle Shelton will be the new with bullying, crafts and various Banner Staff Writer What is bullying? George R. Stuart Elementary activity booths from local sponsors. Cleveland Director of Schools Index What should students do if they School principal, beginning July “Bullying is when it is meant to Dr. Martin Ringstaff, and the are bullied? 1. hurt somebody and it is continu- Cleveland Board of Education, Classified................................16-17 Learn the answers and help Shelton will replace Randall ous, and it can be verbal and it can are playing musical chairs Comics...........................................8 local Girl Scouts work toward their Stephens, who is transferring to be physical,” Kimsey said. somewhat with administrators Editorials......................................14 badges during the “Be YOUrself Mayfield Elementary School as The event will run from 10 a.m. at Stuart and Mayfield Horoscope......................................8 Rally” on Saturday, at the principal. to 2 p.m Elementary schools. NASCAR......................................18 Greenway Park pavilion near Stephens is replacing former “For the people down on the The final piece of the puzzle Obituaries.......................................2 Raider Drive. was put in place Wednesday See SHELTON, Page 6 Stocks............................................4 Girl Scout troop 40130 leader See GIRL SCOUTS, Page 6 Richelle Shelton Sports......................................11-13 TV Schedule..................................9 Weather........................................10 BZA say OK LEAF Academy a Around Town to Surf’s Up Steve Lamb sharing a vintage photograph from his high school on south end youth intervention football days ..