Lee clock tower topped with a cupola Small businesses air concerns over possible ACA repeal

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THE CITY WITH SPIRIT
CLEVELAND, TN 37311 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017
Small businesses
Lee clock
air concerns over
tower topped
possible ACA repeal
with a cupola
By BRIAN GRAVES “It’s absolutely remarkable
Banner Staff Writer how many tell us they will lose
their businesses without the
A Polk County business- ACA because they either have a
woman has added her voice to a pre-existing condition or they
coalition of small business own- won’t be able to provide cover-
ers who are concerned the com- age without the ACA’s tax cred-
plete repeal of the Affordable its,” Mueller said.
Care Act could cause them to Rogers said she and her hus-
shut their businesses down. band have owned their busi-
Jenny Rogers, who owns ness for 22 years.
Welcome Valley Village in “If the ACA is repealed with-
Benton, was part of a telephone out an equally effective plan to
press conference Friday held by immediately take its place, we
the Small Business Authority, a most likely will either be forced
national business advocacy to sell our business or go with-
organization. out health insur-
Lindsay “I implore our state’s ance,” Rogers
Mueller, the legislators to not repeal said.
organization’s the ACA unless there is a She said before
executive direc- comparable plan to the ACA, and
tor, said small immediately take its with pre-existing
businesses place.” health conditions,
nationwide have — Jenny Rogers she could only
reaped substan- Benton businesswoman qualify for “high
tial benefits from risk” health
what is more insurance plans.
commonly known as “In 2011, my high risk Blue
“Obamacare.” Cross/Blue Shield policy had
“A recent analysis found that increased to $1,960 per
one in five people who pur- month,” Rogers said. “I was
chased coverage through the forced to drop my coverage
healthcare exchanges created because we could not afford the
by the ACA are small employers premium on our middle-income
or solo entrepreneurs,” Mueller salary on top of what we were
said. already paying for my hus-
“Therefore, if the ACA is band’s and son’s standard poli-
repealed countless small cy.”
employers will lose their health She said in 2013, they were
benefits. Many businesses may able to get coverage through the
even close because they will no ACA marketplace. “When insur-
longer be able to afford health ance companies could no longer
insurance.” (charge) higher premiums for
She provided statistics from pre-existing conditions.
testimony to the U.S. Congress “I implore our state’s legisla-
by Richard Frank, then-Health tors to not repeal the ACA
and Human Services assistant unless there is a comparable
Banner photos, DANIEL GUY secretary, showing total repeal plan to immediately take its
ALL HOOKED UPand ready to go, the cupola was raised and set on Lee University’s clock tower, the Forum. Inset shows the of the act would “increase the place,” Rogers said. “We cannot
cupola prior to its removal to the top of the Forum. Workers carefully guide the installation, top right. Workers, bottom right, put the burden for 10,700 small busi-
finishing touches on the spire that now sits atop the new cupola, prior to it being lifted. nesses and 85,000 Americans.” See BUSINESSES, Page 6
Vietnam War memorial Old Timers
to induct
planned for late March
Smith, Kidwell
3-day event to recognize, validate veterans
Staff reports
By LARRY C. BOWERS Peters. Each year the Cleveland
Banner Staff Writer McClure and Alley visited the Parks and Recreational
Cleveland Banner offices recently Department holds its Old
The horrors of war and death, to announce plans for the memo- Timers Hall of Fame banquet.
and the experiences of battalions rial celebration, authorized by Individuals who have had a
1 and 2 of the Seventh Cavalry the U.S. Congress for veterans’ positive impact on local sports
in Vietnam, are well documented groups across the nation. Alley programs either as a coach or
in the books “We Were Soldiers pointed out the 2015 authoriza- player are honored.
Once, and Young,” by Joe tion came without funding, and The inductees are recognized
Galloway, and “The Ghosts of the individual groups must raise at a banquet, which will be
Green Grass,” by J.L. “Bud” money for festivities. held April 15, at the Museum
Alley. The celebrations are to be held Center at 5ive Points.
U.S. troops suffered horrific each March 29, which was the The banquet will begin at 6
loses in a second battle in the Ia conclusion date of U.S. opera- p.m. Tickets, which are $25
Drang Valley, and Galloway (a tions in Vietnam. The celebra- each, must be purchased by
UPI war correspondent) and tions are to be national events April 12. Visit the city Parks
Alley were there. under the supervision of the and Recreation or call 479-
The two authors, and many Department of Defense, and are 4129.
others veterans of the Vietnam to be funded by local partners. Fifteen individuals are being
War, will be involved in a three- “The celebrations are mostly inducted this year. The first
day memorial in late March in planned by word of mouth,” said two — Mike Smith and Jack
Chattanooga — a long deserved Alley. The Chattanooga event is Kidwell — are showcased
recognition and validation for being supported by Hamilton today.
Vietnam veterans. Several County Mayor Jim Coppinger
Bradley County Vietnam veter- and City Mayor Andy Berke. The MIKE SMITH
Banner photo, LARRY C. BOWERS
ans, including Bill McClure and mayors appointed Linda Moss BRADLEY COUNTY veteran Bill McClure, left, and veteran and author J.L. “Bud” Alley will be Smith is being honored in a
Bob Merritt, will participate. Mines chair of this year’s three- involved in a three-day recognition and validation ceremony for Vietnam War veterans the last week in special category for the Old
Others veterans from Bradley day celebration, and Maj. Gen.
March in Chattanooga. Nationwide celebrations, authorized by the U.S. Congress, will be held that
County are David Bell, Roy Veal,
Larry McGehee and James See MEMORIAL, Page 6 week across the nation. See OLD TIMERS, Page 6
AROUND TOWN WEATHER INDEX Horoscope..........................33
Lifestyles ............... 29-31
Autumn O’Bryan and Hal Taylor The forecast for Sunday calls for brief morn-
Business ........................... 27 Obituaries.............................2
being greeters at a city community ing showers followed by a shower in sports dur-
meeting ... Jeff Miller showing off his Church ............................... 4 Stocks.................................25
ing the afternoon. A high of 71 is expected.
Rook skills ... Traci and Howard Tonight skies will continue to be cloudy with a Classified.....................40-45 Sports............17-21, 25, 28
Hamilton being offered concert tickets low of 35. Monday look for highs in the lower Comics...............................33 TV Schedule................34-35
... Brenda Watts giving her brother a
50s and partly sunny skies. Editorials......................22-23 Weather..............................15
ride to the doctor in Chattanooga.
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Elsie Evonne Bentley Caleb Casteel, Corban Casteel, and nephews.
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Elsie Evonne Bentley, 74, of The funeral will be conducted ice will be conducted Monday,
Lenoir City, and formerly of at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, Feb. 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. from the
Cleveland, passed away on 2017, in the chapel of Fike- Westmore Church of God with Nashville officer fatally
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at Randolph & Son Funeral Home Pastor Kelvin Page and Dr. Ricky
her home. with Pastor Lee Ingram officiat- Moore officiating.
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daughter-in-law, Tammy and Dale and Sherry Geren of Association, Gift Processing Clemmons had parked his vehi- cers rendered first aid at the
Bentley; and niece, Lisa Cleveland; very special aunt, Center, PO Box 37022, Boone IA cle outside of a public housing scene.
Bentley. Mary (Boots) Hampton; two spe- 50037-0022 or visit alsa.org. development and was getting Clemmons was convicted of a
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Gardens at 2 p.m. Tuesday, nieces and nephews. Thompson family guestbook at Lippert drove up to talk to him received an eight-year probated
Feb. 14, 2017, with Pastor Matt A Celebration of Life service is www.fikefh.com. about running a stop sign. sentence. As a convicted felon,
Ward officiating. planned for 7 p.m. on Monday, Clemmons was carrying a it would have been a violation of
You are invited to share a per- Feb. 13, 2017, at the Ridgeview loaded .357 pistol and charged both state and federal law to
sonal memory of Elsie or your Baptist Church, located at 1501 at Lippert, then ran through the possess the pistol, according to
condolences with her family at S. Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN, parking lot of the development. the statement.
her online memorial www.com- 37311, with Pastor Ken Purdy Lippert caught up with Nashville Police said that “it
panionfunerals.com. officiating the service. Clemmons, and the two had a is not known why Clemmons
Companion Funeral and The family will receive friends physical confrontation. reacted the way he did to
Cremation Service and the three hours prior, from 4 to the 7
Cody family are honored to p.m., to service time at the Jerry Dean Wade Clemmons refused orders to Officer Lippert. The fact that he
assist the Bentley family with church. Jerry Dean Wade, 77, of drop his gun. Believing he was was illegally carrying a gun in
these arrangements. Interment will take place on Benton, passed away Thursday, in imminent danger, Lippert public housing may have been
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the fired three times at Clemmons, the reason.”
Feb. 9, 2017, in a local hospital.
Candies Creek Baptist Church He loved to go fishing, and like according to police. Lippert has been placed on
Cemetery. Barbara, he too was a cat lover. Police said video from the an administrative assignment
Companion Funeral and
His career included a photography housing development shows while the shooting is investigat-
Cremation Service and the Cody
business, 18 years at the that Clemmons “abruptly ed.
family are honored to assist the
Cleveland Daily Banner and more
Lewis family with these arrange-
than 20 years at Magic Chef.
ments.
Angela Hall You are encouraged to share a He was preceded in death by L N
memory of Jean and/or your per- his wife, Barbara Wade; parents, OTTERY UMBERS
Angela Hall, 39, died on Theadas and Juanita Smith
sonal condolences with her fami-
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in a Wade; and sister, Brenda Wade.
ly by visiting her memorial web
local hospice facility. He is survived by his daughter,
page and guestbook at
Companion Funeral and Tracy (Jim) Childs; son, Todd Anita Stepp Ward
Cremation Service has charge of www.companionfunerals.com. (Terri) Wade; grandchildren: (AP) — These lotteries were All or Nothing Day: 01-02-03-
these arrangements. Meghan Hopkins, Kelly Childs, Anita Stepp Ward, of Bremen, drawn: 05-07-14-15-18-20-21-22-24
Susanne Hopkins; two great- Ga., passed away Friday, Feb. 3, All or Nothing Evening: 03-04-
2017.
grandchildren: Miss J and Noah; Tennessee 05-06-07-09-10-12-13-14-20-23
She was born Jan. 3, 1946, in
brothers: Joe (Sharon) Wade, and Saturday All or Nothing Morning: 03-
Cleveland, the daughter of the late
Jakie (Ruth Ann) Wade; sister, Cash 3 Evening: 5-0-7, Lucky 06-08-09-10-12-13-15-18-19-
Leaburn Stepp and Viola Mitchell
Barbara Wilcut; and several
Stepp. Sum: 12 20-23
nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the New Cash 3 Midday: 9-9-9, Lucky Cash 3 Evening: 4-4-8
The funeral will be conducted at
Paul Moffat Vision Church of God, Buchanan, Sum: 27 Cash 3 Midday: 2-9-5
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at
Robert Key Paul Moffat, 79, of Higgins Funeral Home in Benton. Ga., Cash 3 Morning: 1-6-6 Cash 4 Midday: 0-2-5-3
Chattanooga, died on Saturday, The family will receive friends Survivors include her husband, Cash 4 Evening:2-5-5-0, Lucky Georgia FIVE Evening: 6-6-9-
Robert Key, 89, of Etowah, Feb. 11, 2017, in a local hospice from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Russell Ward, of Bremen; her Sum: 12 3-1
passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, daughter, Angela Ward of Dallas;
facility. funeral home prior to the service. Cash 4 Midday: 9-9-5-9, Lucky Georgia FIVE Midday: 5-2-6-0-5
2017, at Hospice of three sisters: Wanda Sue and Billy
Companion Funeral and In lieu of flowers, the family Sum: 32
Chattanooga. Joe Thompson of Dayton, Yvonne
He was the son of the late Cremation Service has charge of requests memorials be made to and Bill Owens of Cleveland, and Cash 4 Morning: 7-0-7-7 Friday
these arrangements. the American Cancer Society,
James Franklin Key and Susie June and R.B. Alloway of 5 Card Cash: JS-8D-4H-6H-
6221 Shallowford Road,
Wampler Key. Cleveland; and a brother, Edwin Friday 4S
Chattanooga. TN 37421.
Hewas preceded in death by and Peggy Stepp of Cleveland. Cash 3 Evening: 5-7-9, Lucky All or Nothing Day: 03-04-05-
We invite you to send a mes-
an infant daughter, Glenda Sue sage of comfort and view the The funeral was held Monday, Sum: 21 06-08-10-12-13-15-18-21-23
Key; his parents; brothers: Wade Family guestbook online at Feb. 6, 2017, from the chapel of Cash 3 Midday: 9-7-3, Lucky All or Nothing Evening: 02-04-
Willis Key, James Key, and www.higginsfuneral.com. Hightower Funeral Home in Sum: 19 05-06-07-10-11-13-15-16-19-20
Cecil Key; and sisters: Elissie Bremen, Ga.
Cash 3 Morning: 9-5-5 All or Nothing Morning: 03-
Wilmot, Elizabeth Aileen Key, The interment was in New
Cash 4 Evening: 2-2-3-0, 04-06-08-10-11-13-14-15-16-
Maggie Joyce Yarber, and Ruby Clyde Selby Vision Church of God Cemetery in
Lucky Sum: 7 20-24
Nolen. Buchanan.
He was an avid gardener and Clyde Selby, 83, of Cleveland, You can share your thoughts Cash 4 Midday: 0-1-5-2, Lucky All or Nothing Night: 02-04-
loved to share the produce with died on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. and memories by going to Sum: 8 06-07-11-12-14-17-20-21-22-24
friends and neighbors around A graveside service will be www.hightowerfuneralhome.com. Cash 4 Morning: 3-0-1-3 Cash 3 Evening: 3-7-4
town. He was a lover of nature held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. Jim Rush Funeral and Mega Millions: 32-39-51-62- Cash 3 Midday: 5-9-4
and loved having his family 13, 2017, in the Ferreira Cremation Services North Ocoee 75, Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier: 5 Cash 4 Midday: 0-9-7-2
around him. Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla. Street Chapel was happy to assist Tennessee Cash: 03-06-19-20- Georgia FIVE Evening: 1-8-5-
Survivors include his wife, Companion Funeral and the family with this obituary. 22, Bonus: 2 3-2
Cremation Service and the Cody
Mayme Lorene Key; sons and
family are honored to assist the Georgia FIVE Midday: 8-0-1-
daughters-in-laws: Robert
Selby family with these arrange- Georgia 5-1
Dexter Key and wife, Karen, and
ments. Saturday Mega Millions: 32-39-51-62-
David Franklin Key and wife,
5 Card Cash: QC-2C-4S-6S-8S 75, Mega Ball: 14, Megaplier: 5
Kelley; daughters and sons-in-
laws: Judy Ann Jenkins and
husband, Johnny, Sandra Jane
Kilpatrick and husband, Harold,
Sheila Jean Swafford and hus- David Matthew Wright Cleveland City Schools Village
band, Lynn, and Rhonda Gail
David Matthew Wright, 56, of
Davis and husband, Richard;
Chesapeake Beach, Md., died at
grandchildren: Carol and Rick Preschool accepting applications
his home on Sunday, Feb. 5,
Darr, Greg and Diane Kilpatrick,
2017.
Bart Jenkins, Adam Kilpatrick, He was born Aug. 6, 1960, in
Dustin Davis, Caleb Swafford, Cumberland County, N.C., to The Village Preschool of gram for 4-year-old children who
David Davis, Kirby Key, Haley Margaret Ann Grinter and the late Cleveland City Schools will be reside in the city of Cleveland.
Key, and Brady Key; brothers Richard Wright. accepting applications for the The program is housed on the
and sisters-in-laws: C.J. Key He retired from the United 2017-18 school year, beginning campus of Blythe-Bower
and wife, Adena, Noah Yarber States Air Force with the rank of
Feb. 27 and ending March 3, at Elementary School.
and wife, Diane, and Clarence tech sergeant and was currently
Key; sisters and brothers-in- Judy Ann Walk employed in the communications 3:30 p.m. If you need additional infor-
laws: Mary Sue Roderick and Judy Ann Walk, 67, of department with the White House. Applications are available in mation, contact Cleveland City
husband, Jay, and Beulah Cleveland, passed away He is survived by his mother, the main office of any Cleveland Schools at 423-472-9571.
Douglas and husband, Kenneth; Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Margaret Ann Grinter, of St. Pauls, elementary school or the
eight great-grandchildren; and family residence. N.C.; brother, Richard Wright Jr. Cleveland City Schools
three great-great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the and his wife, Rebecca, of Administrative Offices between 8 IT’S A SPECIAL
The funeral will be held 11 late Nina Roberts Mayfield and Cleveland; sisters: Debbie Wright a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Earl Madison Mayfield. She was Ayers and her husband, David, of Applications must be returned ...
the South Chapel of Bordwine preceded in death by her brother, St. Pauls, Kim Wright and her hus- DAY FOR
to the administrative offices on
Funeral Home in Etowah with Terry Sharp; and her stepfather, band, Richard, of Pembroke, N.C.;
or before Friday, March 3, by 3
the Rev. Doyle Lloyd officiating. Grady Sharp. and cousins, nieces and nephews.
p.m.
Family will receive friends She was a 1967 graduate of The service was at St. Pauls
from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Plant City High School in Plant Presbyterian Church on Saturday, A lottery system will be used
funeral home. City, Fla. She was a 1971 gradu- Feb. 11, 2017, at 3 p.m. with the for the selection process on Chanda Strickland, Gray
Interment will follow the serv- Brenda Thompson ate of Lee University, where she Rev. P.J. Southam officiating. March 6, at the administrative Epperson, Stacie Guffey, Donna
ice at Mars Hill Cemetery. received her bachelor’s of science Burial followed in Oak Ridge offices. Malone, Tracy Kanavos and
If you were unable to attend, Brenda Gale Thompson, 64, a degree with top honors. She Cemetery. Parents will be notified of their Scott Rose, who are celebrating
you may sign the guest registry lifelong resident of Cleveland, received her master’s degree in Arrangements were by McNeill child’s status. birthdays today ... Joe Joe
acot mw. ww.bordwinefuneralhome. p2a0s1s7e, da t ahwear yh oTmheu.rsday, Feb. 9, lUibnriavreyr sitsyc. iSenhcee h afdro omve rT 3r0e vyeecacras MPaauclksi,e N .CFu.neral Home of St. The Village Preschool is a pro- Collins, who turns 50 today.
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Plans to save an Augusta
historic church take shape
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — More 1920s, and possibly leaving its
details are emerging about a original wood exterior, but the
plan to save the historic Trinity exterior remains “up for debate,”
CME Church in Augusta. he said.
The plan would involve mov- “Our plan is a little larger
ing the church and reusing it as than just saving the church,” he
a cultural center, The Augusta said. “It’s also to try to make it a
Chronicle reported. catalyst for redevelopment In Loving Memory of My Husband
Established in 1840 and around the church.” Bobby Joel
known as the birthplace of The authority has agreed to
today’s Christian Methodist serve as interim owner of the (B.J.) Dale
Episcopal denomination, the church and is trying to raise
My eyes can’t see you
church has been empty since additional funds for moving the
My hands can’t touch you
the congregation moved out in building. The church will move
But you will forever be in my heart
the 1990s due to underground to a site Atlanta Gas Light will
My Love Always,
contamination by a nearby gas donate for that purpose,
Missed Always,
plant. Sherrouse said.
Your Wife, Peggy
Built in the 1890s at Eighth
and Taylor streets near the
Augusta Canal’s third level, the
structure has found a friend in
the Augusta Canal Authority.
Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY The authority last year
EATON CORPORATION in Cleveland recently presented a $10,000 check from the Eaton
announced its “Saving Mother
Foundation for this coming year’s Relay for Life. The foundation contribution was made due to the
Trinity” initiative and delayed
local Eaton Corporation’s for support for the event and its relay for team. From left are Brendan Foley, Atlanta Gas Light Corp.’s plans
Eaton sales manager and event lead for the Relay for Life; Funto Balogun, human resources from to tear it down.
Eaton Hydraulics; Crissy Seals, American Cancer Society and community manager for Relay for Life; “This is one of the most
Cathey McKinney, relay captain for Eaton Hydraulics; Cesar Esfarcega, Eaton Corporation plant man- important projects facing this
ager; Hugh Sneed, relay captain for Eaton Corporation; and Michael Patterson, human resources for community,” said Dayton
Eaton Corporation. Sherrouse, executive director of
the authority.
Sherrouse made the com-
ments while providing an update
U.S. withdraws stay request on the plans during a recent
Augusta Commission meeting.
Those plans include moving the
church building and redevelop-
in transgender bathroom case
ing the area, he said.
While Atlanta Gas Light
bought the church and many
surrounding parcels, which are
DALLAS (AP) — President that the hold only apply to the not ambiguous” about sex
now vacant, to remove contami-
Donald Trump’s administra- 13 suing states while it being defined as “the biological
nated soil, “the worst contami-
tion is stepping back from a appealed the ruling. A hearing and anatomical differences
nated soil is underneath the In Loving Memory of
request made by the Obama on the request was set for between male and female stu-
(church) building,” he said.
administration in an ongoing Tuesday, but the Friday court dents as determined at their Moving the church had never Susie
lawsuit over bathroom rights filing asked that the hearing birth.”
been considered a viable option,
for transgender students in be cancelled. The ruling, he said, was not
commissioners noted, when the
public schools. Justice Department about the policy issues of
Trinity congregation accepted a Jane
In a filing Friday with the spokesman Peter Carr said transgender rights, but about
buyout and built a new church
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Saturday afternoon that the his conclusion that federal
on Glenn Hills Drive.
Appeals, the federal govern- agency declined to comment officials simply did not follow
But now, the authority has Lawson
ment asked to withdraw a beyond the filing. Calls to the rules that required an oppor-
“talked to some movers and
motion filed last year that Texas attorney general’s office tunity for comment before
we’ve found that we can move
asked a judge to scale back a were not returned. such directives are issued.
the church over on some addi- Feb. 11, 1916 - Oct. 12, 2003
temporary injunction blocking Sarah Warbelow, legal direc- In the meantime, the U.S.
tional gas property that’s already
Obama administration guid- tor for the Human Rights Supreme Court is set in late
been remediated,” Sherrouse To my rose garden of memories
ance on the issue. Campaign, said they were March to hear the case of a
said.
The Department of Justice’s “incredibly disappointed” by Virginia school board that The move might involve I see you standing there.
filing, which came a day after the filing on Friday. wants to prevent a transgender
removing the church’s brick
Jeff Sessions was sworn in as “Our concern is that it’s a teenager from using the boys’ An angel in disguise,
facade, which was added in the
Trump’s attorney general, said very clear signal that at a min- bathroom at a high school.
Who taught me how to care.
the parties were “currently imum the Department of The Virginia case involves
considering how best to pro- Justice — and possibly more 17-year-old Gavin Grimm, who I long to hear your voice,
W
ceed in this appeal.” broadly throughout the Trump was born female but identifies INDOW
Texas and 12 other states administration — will not pro- as male. He was allowed to use For real, not in my dreams.
filed the lawsuit last year chal- tect transgender students,” the boys’ restroom at his high T
INTING
I am miss you so much these days,
lenging the former president’s she said. school in 2014. But after com-
guidance, which directed pub- U.S. District Judge Reed plaints, the school board
How empty my world seems.
lic schools to allow transgen- O’Connor blocked the Obama adopted a policy requiring stu- Let us enhance the look, comfort,
der students to use bathrooms administration order in dents to use either the rest- value and security of your home
or business with professional
and locker rooms consistent August. The Obama adminis- room that corresponds with window tinting services. Everylasting
with their gender identity. tration had cited Title IX, a their biological gender or a pri-
A federal judge temporarily federal law guaranteeing vate, single-stall restroom. A WINDOW CLEANING Love,
blocked the directive nation- equality in education. But the lower court ordered the school & GRAPHICS Also Available
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wide in August. The Obama judge, in issuing a temporary board to accommodate Grimm, CALL [phone]
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Eight chosen as B&GC Youth of the Year candidates
Special to the Banner Lawson grew up neglected by BGCOR will announce the YOY
her biological parents and strug- winner at the YOY Annual
Eight members of the Boys &
gled with feelings of inadequacy Dinner, which will take place at
Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region
and thoughts of suicide. Her 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the
(BGCOR) participated in a local
adopted parents took her to the Venue Creekside, 527 Inman St.
Youth of the Year (YOY)
club, where the staff were there W.
Competition on Feb. 2. The com-
for her when she needed a listen- The top four finalists will give
petition took place in the School
ing ear. their speeches, local Club mem-
of Nursing building at Lee
Lawson credits BGCOR with “a bers will provide entertainment,
University.
huge part in molding me and and the Elks Lodge will present
The YOY candidates were
making me the person I am the YOY winner with a scholar-
Preston Higgins, George Holmes,
today.” ship. This heartwarming event is
Ellissa Lawson, Yaniel Ortiz,
Crystal Stander was only 3 open to the whole community.
Quentin Scott, Crystal Stander,
years old when she was removed The YOY winner will advance to
Kira Stander, and Hailey
from the custody of her biological the state competition in March. If
Strickland. The judges chose
parents, who were so entangled they win, they will advance to the
Holmes, Lawson, Crystal Stander
in their drug addiction that she regional and then national com-
and Kira Stander as the top four
often went hungry. Her adopted petitions.
finalists.
mother took her to the club, Since 2010, two BGCOR mem-
Jonathan Pierce, Johnson Teen
where the staff taught her to bers, Maria Hernandez and Meeri
Center Unit director, has been
believe in herself when others do Shin, have become National YOY
working with the YOY candidates
not. finalists. In addition to winning
since September 2016 to prepare
Crystal Stander is thankful for scholarships, both had opportuni-
them for the competition. The
candidates spent this time writing BGCOR’s influence in her life, ties to meet President Obama and
YouTh of Yearcandidates from the Boys & Girls Clubs are, from left back, , Yaniel Ortiz, Preston
essays, participating in communi- stating, “the Club is the place several celebrities, including
ty service and preparing speech- where I learned and it has Denzel Washington. Higgins, George Holmes, front, Ellissa Lawson, Hailey Strickland, Quentin Scott, Kira Stander and
es. become a place of love.” Pierce and the YOY candidates Crystal Stander.
Holmes had been diagnosed Kira Lynn Stander’s name is would like to thank the judges of
with high-functioning autism and one of the only things her biologi- the local competition: Phil Cook,
tended to ostracize himself from cal mother gave her before she Joe Fivas, Karen Jacobs, Banner, Adam Lowe with http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ 472-6826 or visit the Clubs’ web-
other people when he came to the was removed from her drug- Charlotte Peak Jones, Meg Woodmen Life, and staff at United YOYdinner2017. site at www.bgcocoee.org to view
club four years ago. addicted parents at just 2 years Lemons, Kay McDaniel, Anne Way of the Ocoee Region. Don The YOY winner and finalists Club programs, program out-
The staff dedicated themselves old. She found her place in the Moss, Eric Moyen, Tricia Ledford Automotive plans to will be available to speak at meet- comes, the logic model, videos,
to encouraging him to join in and club, and is now a high school Pennington, Mack Phillips and coach the top four on Feb.15. ings and events. To schedule a Club locations, and more.
pushing him to improve his freshman, taking dual enrollment Holly Tarver. For more information about the speaking engagement, please con- If you are interested in the
grades. Holmes is grateful to courses that will allow her to earn Pierce and the YOY candidates Youth of the Year Annual Dinner tact Jennifer Whaley at 423-400- Clubs’ summer or after-school
BGCOR for helping him stop an associate’s degree when she would also like to thank everyone and to reserve tickets, please con- 1526 or [email protected]. programs, please call 423-559-
making excuses based on his graduates from high school. who coached them on their tact Jennifer Whaley at 423-400- For more information about the 8299 to set up an appointment to
past experiences and teaching Stander is grateful to BGCOR speeches, including staff at the 1526 or [email protected]. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee take a tour or visit the Clubs at
him to take responsibility for his for providing tutors and encour- Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, You may also reserve tickets or Region, please contact Executive 385 3rd St. S.W. to register your
actions. agement to help her succeed. staff at the Cleveland Daily table sponsorships at Director Derrick Kinsey at 423- child.
Suspect sought in theft of car, cash
From Staff Reports He was reportedly armed when being a black male apparently
he took the keys. around 30 years old.
Cleveland Police are search-
The victim said she dropped Among the items taken were
ing for a man who reportedly
her belongings and laid on the the victim’s white 2015
stole a car from a local woman
ground face down. Hyundai Elentra, $500 in cash
as she returned home from
The police report said the and her cellphone.
work.
suspect took the keys, got into Anyone with any information
The incident occured around
Nicholson’s car and drove off. A in the carjacking is asked to
10:40 p.m. Feb. 5, at Park
maroon car drove off behind her contact the Cleveland Police
Oaks Apartments on Harrison
stolen vehicle. Department.
Pike.
The suspect could not be
According to police reports,
idenfied with the exception of
Briana Nicholson was arriving
at the apartments when a black
male walked up to her as she
exited her vehicle. Reuse the News
The man reported told
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Hives”. If you are a new, first-
time beekeeper you may sign up
for a hive grant kit giveaway.
The kit includes some basic
equipment for a beginning bee-
keeper.
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Syrian teen: ‘Let us die so we can rest’
SKIN CANCER
By SARALYN NORKUS
Banner Staff Writer
Lee University’s “Unsheltered” &
series on the Christian response
to the refugee crisis continued
Thursday night, this time focus-
COSMETIC
ing on the Frontline documen-
tary “Exodus.”
“Let us die so we can rest,” a
DERMATOLOGY CENTER
Syrian teenager said as his fami-
ly prepared to board a dinghy
bound for the Greek Islands.
Unlike some members of his 2253 Chambliss Ave. NW
family, this boy wasn’t worried
about the dangers affiliated with Suite 300
the ocean crossing, because he
had lived through the constant 423-472-3332
shelling of Aleppo.
Forty minutes of the two hour- Bradley Professional Building
long documentary were shown to
Cleveland, TN
the crowd gathered in the Paul &
Carmelita Walker Lecture Hall in
Accepting New Patients
the Science and Math Complex
and a panel of Lee professors fol- and Most Insurances
lowed for a thought-provoking
discussion. The panel included
Dr. Ana Alves, assistant profes-
sor of political science; Dr.
Rolando Cuellar, associate pro-
fessor of intercultural studies;
Banner photo, SaRaLYn noRkuS
and Dr. Murl Dirksen, professor
Lee unIVeRSItY PRoFeSSoRSDr. Murl Dirksen, Dr. Ana Alves and Dr. Rolando Cuellar discussed
of anthropology and sociology.
legal, theological and personal ramifications of the current plight of refugees and immigrants Thursday
Having seen footage of various
night at the university’s second night of the “Unsheltered” series.
refugees and immigrants so des-
perate to land in better situa-
tions, the room had a somber
feel as the lights came back on. Alves explained conventions fessor stated his wish for every- me?’”
Alves covered the topic of worked to establish that the one to think and engage in dia- There is currently a nonprofit
international law when it comes same laws that apply to citizens logue with sensitivity and wis- organization in Cleveland that
Do you have—or are
to immigration and whether it is should apply to refugees. She dom. To do this, Cuellar encour- helps immigrants and refugees at risk for—diabetes?
migrant or refugee. She added those who are asylum aged the room to educate them- settle in the area, Vive For a
explained a migrant was some- seekers, and not yet classified as selves and to support refugee Dream. Located at the United Reversing Diabetes is a lifestyle program that has
changed lives throughout Tennessee and Georgia. This six-
one who freely chose to leave refugees were not included, leav- resettlement agencies. Way building, Vive founders week seminar presented by various health professionals
their country, while a refugee ing them in “legal limbo.” “God is bringing the mission John and Sandy Hernandez help encourages participants to make small changes in their
lifestyle that lead to big results.
was one who fled for safety due If a country didn’t sign a pro- field to our own back yard,” he immigrants gain access to every-
This program is intended to complement, and not replace,
to political, racial/ethnical, or tocol, they do not have to com- stated. thing from English lessons to the medical care you are recieving.
religious persecution. ply. The United States signed He also added there was a legal assistance.
The political science professor the 1967 protocol, but not the great deal of misinformation out Lee University’s “Unsheltered”
explained that in 1948, the 1984 Cartagena Declaration on there about immigrants and series will continue on 1 Diabetes – Is It Just One Disease?
United Nations General Refugees for Latin America. refugees, which leads to fear. Thursday, with students and
2 Sugar, Carbohydrates, & Insulin
Assembly adopted the Universal The discussion turned to a “The United States must get alumni discussing their work in
Tuesdays
Declaration of Human Rights as more theological one as Cuellar rid of its fear — there is no fear refugee camps in Germany and Feebbrruuaarryy 2211sstt tthhrroouugghh 3 Fats – Good or Bad?
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Forty-eight countries voted in tion: “How can we worship a cast out fear.” Another alum and current
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“Everyone has the right to less in the streets? How can we to his own Mennonite back- experience as a refugee. The lec- Location
seek asylum from persecution,” worship a refugee on Sunday ground. He pointed out that the ture will be at 7 p.m. in the Paul Bowman Hills School (cid:26)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:39)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:88)(cid:80)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:29)
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Alves said. and not show concern for Anabaptist Mennonites are a & Carmelita Walker Lecture Hall Cleveland, TN 37312 Achieving Your Goals
That 1948 declaration was refugees?” He added that Jesus group who has wandered the at the Science and Math RSVP by February 20 8 Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
further developed in 1951 at the was both homeless and a world for years. Complex. phone: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Refugee Convention. The term refugee. With his familial ancestors
“refugee” was better defined and, “We must be committed to the having long settled in America,
according to the U.N. Refugee word of God — the Bible must Dirksen couldn’t help but raise
Agency, the convention “outlined lead us,” Cuellar declared, as he a “what if” question. You need to see a doctor
the rights of the displaced, as pointed out how theology has “It’s all so safe and I’m so
well as the legal obligations of become alive with recent events. happy here, but it’s scary to
States to protect them.” The Intercultural Studies pro- think ‘could this ever happen to but can’t make it out
your door? Just call and
let us come to you.
SoutheaSt Bank recently provided a charitable contribution to Cleveland State Community
College in the amount of $6,000 to go toward the awarding of annual scholarships to students. On hand
for the presentation were Dr. Tommy Wright, vice president of Finance and Advancement; DeWayne
Morrow, City president, Southeast Bank; Dr. Bill Seymour, CSCC president; and Jerry McGaha, senior Front Door Medicine Will Promptly Arrive
vice president, Southeast Bank.
With A Physician And A Registered Nurse
Yale drops slavery proponent
To Provide For Your Medical Needs.
Calhoun from college name
• Urgent Care • Family Medicine
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — that the school would keep Yale class of 1804, who was a
After years of debate, the Calhoun’s name. But, in vice president, senator from • General Medicine • Pediatrics
trustees of Yale University August, he appointed an adviso- South Carolina and a leading
announced Saturday they will ry panel to consider whether the voice for those opposed to abol-
• Geriatrics • Wound Care
change the name of a residen- name should be changed after ishing slavery.
tial college that honors a 19th all. “John C. Calhoun. White
century alumnus who was an “We have a strong presump- supremacist. Ardent defender of
ardent supporter of slavery. tion against renaming buildings slavery as a positive good,”
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The Ivy League university said on this campus,” Salovey said Salovey said. “Someone whose
it is renaming Calhoun College Saturday. “I have been con- views hardened over the course
after trailblazing computer sci- cerned all along and remain of his life, died essentially criti- Pro Rated Rates For The Uninsured
entist Grace Murray Hopper, a concerned that we don’t do cizing the Declaration of
mathematician who earned Yale things that erase history. So Independence and its emphasis
degrees in the 1930s, invented a renamings are going to be on all men being created equal.”
pioneering computer program- exceptional.” The residential college was Call Front Door Medicine
ming language and became a The board of trustees made named for Calhoun when it was
Navy rear admiral. its decision to rename the col- established in the early 1930s.
For More Details
Yale said it was the final deci- lege Friday. Salovey, who sits on The name received new atten-
sion on a controversy over for- the board, said this was an tion last year as protesters on
mer Vice President John C. exceptional case because campuses around the country
Phone: [phone]
Calhoun’s legacy that had sim- Calhoun’s principal legacy is at called for universities to address
mered for years and boiled over odds with the university’s val- the legacies of historical figures,
with campus protests in 2015. ues and mission, and his views such as Woodrow Wilson at Available Sun.-Wed. by Appointment
The university’s president, Peter were contested in his own time. Princeton University in New
Salovey, announced in April Calhoun was a member of the Jersey.
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Update on community survey expected
By LARRY C. BOWERS meetings were a huge success, ed on 20th Street N.W. and da Monday is final passage of an
Banner Staff Writer with several residents urging a Caywood Drive N.W. from R1 ordinance amending the 2017
continuation of the meetings in Single Residential to R3 Multi- budget, zoning of about 18.28
Cleveland City staff and the future. Family Residential. The acres on 22th Street N.W. and
administrators, as well as City The community meetings will Cleveland Planning Commission New Murraytown Road from
Council members, are facing a be wrapped up on Wednesday, recommended denial of the unincorporated county to R1
long, busy day on Monday. with a general forum event at request, with staff and city attor- Single Family Residential, and
A strategic planning session is Cleveland’s museum Center at ney John Kimball saying the endorsement of the governor’s
scheduled for 8 a.m. in the 5ive Points. The 3 p.m. afternoon request is in all likelihood spot proposal for additional state
municipal building, which con- sessions, targeted for the down- zoning. transportation funding.
tinues through much of the town business community, is A second public hearing con- The council will act on a reso-
morning. That planning session expected to include discussions cerns an amendment to the zon- lution for a $334 tax refund for
Grinder Galloway will be followed by a Council of possible development and revi- ing regulations to create provi- Elise M. Languedoc, and will vote
work session at 1 p.m., followed talization projects downtown. sions allowing three-sided bill- to declare certain vehicles from
by the regular council meeting at Fivas and his staff are expect- boards. The Planning the Police Department as surplus
Memorial 3 p.m. ed to discuss the old Cherokee Commission recommended to be sold on Govdeals.com.
Monday’s work session will Hotel (Summit Apartments), the approval along Interstate 75. Council members will then
begin with a presentation by Old Woolen Mills, and prospects The third and final public have a second chance to give
From Page 1 Rafael Santiago, who will discuss for the former Whirlpool plant hearing is an amendment to sec- reports from their respective dis-
a proposed “Cops & Kids” boxing facilities in South Cleveland. tions of the zoning regulations to tricts, or from other neighbor-
Bill Raines co-chairman. Alley is consultant to Gen. Colin Powell program in the city. Fivas, during the work ses- clarify language relative to the hoods in the city.
event chairman. at the State Department. City Manager Joe Fivas will sion, will also review the 3 p.m. development of public facilities in The council will then vote on
“We had a small ceremony Last year, Galloway’s book then provide his updates, which agenda, and council members various zoning districts. MPO ordinances from the three public
last year, but this year we’re “We Were Soldiers Once, and will probably include a summa- will be invited to give reports. Coordinator Greg Thomas pro- hearings listed above.
planning an expanded three-day Young,” was selected among the tion of the results from five There will be three public posed the amendments, which Fivas, and his staff, have
celebration,” said Alley on his top 10 books ever written on Community Survey Meetings in hearings later in the afternoon. were approved by the Planning announced that city offices will
visit to Cleveland. war. The critically-acclaimed the city’s five voting districts over The first hearing is on a Commission. be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in
This year the Chattanooga movie starred Mel Gibson. the previous two weeks. The request to rezone .31 acres locat- Included on the consent agen- observance of Presidents’ Day.
program has been widely As a correspondent, he cov-
expanded due to the friendship ered incidents in Vietnam, India,
of Alley and other regional veter- Pakistan, Desert Shield/Desert Old Timers
ans with Galloway. The noted Storm, Haiti, Iraq, Japan,
author is contracted with the Indonesia and Singapore.
Department of Defense for per- At the Chattanooga celebra-
From Page 1
sonal appearances and other tion, there will be musical enter-
events. tainment, and a candlelight cer-
Alley received permission for emony to honor the 124 service- Timers Hall of Fame. football team coached by Terry
Galloway to participate in this men from this region who were Smith coached hundreds of Sweeney.
year’s Chattanooga program, killed in Vietnam. Names of local youth in a variety of Playing defensive back his
along with a Department of those killed in action will be sports over the years, according junior year, he led the Tri-State
Defense film crew. Galloway and read, while the bell from the to his nominator Paul Wyrick. area with six interceptions with
the team are expected to arrive USS Chattanooga is rung. He also served as assistant two in one game against
on Sunday, March 26, for the These names will be read by park director at Blue Springs Chattanooga City. He was
three-day program on Monday, six Vietnam veterans, and six Park for three years before named All-County at Defensive
Tuesday and Wednesday, March members of the DAR. Individual becoming a county commission- Back his junior year and at
27-29. lights will be turned on as the er. Quarterback his Senior year.
The celebration will include names are read. In the late 1990s, he led the While in high school, Mike
interviews with 12 Vietnam War According to Alley, the Battle fundraising effort to create a began coaching his brother
veterans, four interviews per day of the Ia Drang Valley was a new home Brian's summer league team
for three days. The interviews major U.S. involvement in for the and continued that for many
will be filmed in the Girls Vietnam. The battle by the First Bradley years.
Preparatory School’s Green Battalion was a success, but a North He returned to coaching
Room. These sessions will follow-up battle by the Second Baseball pro- when his son, Stacy, was 8.
include McClure and Merritt. Battalion was a disaster. This gram. It has This gave him a total baseball
Alley emphasized this is the was when Galloway was a outgrown its coaching span of 14 years.
50th anniversary of the Vietnam United Press International war facility at During this time period, the
conflict. correspondent. Galloway was Hopewell teams he coached compiled a
Monday’s program will later honored for saving a Elementary. record of 216-26, winning
include a meal for 1,000 region- wounded soldier. Through his numerous league titles, two
al veterans at the First Alley said the battle was also efforts, state championships and four
Tennessee Pavilion beside Finley the first time air mobile tactics Smith Smith was state runner-up titles. Jack Kidwell
Stadium. There will be music were used. able to During this period, Smith
and a short address by He said the second battle secure funds coached with Rick Hawkins,
Tennessee Commissioner of resulted in troops being moved from Bank of Cleveland, Allan Marvin Dillard, Tom Clayton,
Veterans Affairs Many Bears from the area for a B-52 strike, Jones, and the late Toby Dennis Botts and Charles
Grinder. and then being ambushed. The McKenzie. He also convinced Hafley. shot. Dad liked the "S-on-5
Grinder was appointed to her ambush was not by native Santek Environmental to Smith coached football at the game better (the TSAA
position by Gov. Bill Haslam in troops, but by North Vietnam donate the excavation for the Cleveland Boys’ Club for four switched formats beginning
2011. She is the first woman to regulars. “They were well armed, site. The new Bradley North seasons, compiling three City In high school, he played in the 1978-79 season). He felt
serve the State of Tennessee in well trained, and well equipped,” Park on Eureka Road was com- Championships with the teams football and was a champion like it opened up the game
this capacity, retiring from the he said. pleted in 2001. having an overall record of 29- track runner. While at UTK, he more," said Jack Kidwell Jr.
Tennessee Army National Guard Of around 320 U.S. troops, During his time as commis- 5. was competitive in track and His teams won many district
as a colonel with more than 35 155 were killed and 134 wound- sioner he supported the devel- The 1973 Boys’ Club football. and regional championships in
years of service. ed. Few escaped the fighting opment of youth basketball, Wolfhounds team traveled to After earning his bachelor's the early years of Cleveland
Grinder holds a master's without injury. football, and the consolidation Jacksonville, Fla., to defeat an degree in physical education, High School. He and Bradley
degree in strategic studies from “The Army tried to cover it of youth baseball and softball. all-star team from the he moved to Louisiana where High's legendary coach Jim
the Army War College and a up,” the author said. “They He has supported various Jacksonville area. The backs on he became the physical director Smiddy became friends even
master's degree in human enjoyed the success of the first capital project for the Bradley the local team were Eric for the New Orleans YMCA. though they had many battles
resources development from UT- battle, but (at first) didn’t County Parks and Recreation, Bradford, Kinny Hooper, Tim While there, he coached bas- on the court.
Knoxville. Her military awards release anything from the sec- which included the Elrod Park Henderson, Alphonso Martin ketball, swimming, and was a At that time, the Cleveland-
include the Legion of Merit and ond battle.” on Minnis Road. and Roderick Scott. judo instructor. He also played Bradley rivalry was one of the
the Bronze Star Medal. He said little information Smith began his “athletic After being elected to the some semi-pro football and bas- greatest rivalries in the state. In
Recently, Grinder has worked reached home about the battle, journey” at age 8. He played for Bradley County Commission in ketball while in New Orleans. 1972, the Raiderettes defeated
closely with Cleveland and resulting in research by the Lookouts in the southern 1990, Smith began working After 10 years in New the Bradley Bearettes for the
Bradley County officials to Galloway and Alley which have League at Fulbright Park. with the Bradley County Orleans, he moved his family to first time in history, 50-45.
secure a veterans home here. led to the two books. While playing for coaches Recreation Directors Bob King Cleveland to become the gener- Post season success included
Also on Monday, there will be “We went over in a group of E.J. Smith and Shurden and Paul Wyrick to ensure that al secretary of the Cleveland winning the District, coming in
appearances by Dept. of Defense 18,000, as did others, but we Collins, he compiled a pitching both Bradley County children YMCA from 1963-1967. second in the Region and beat-
active duty personnel, and rep- came home individually,” he record of 15-2 as an 11 and 12 and adults have the resources While there, he helped estab- ing Red Bank in the sub-state.
resentatives of local govern- explained. “Tennessee veterans year old. He held the home run to enjoy numerous recreation lish the first midget league They made the trip to the State
ments. The Daughters of came from a number of small record for many years in the 11 activities throughout Bradley youth football program in Tournament once again, but
American Revolution will pres- communities.” and 12 year old division with County. Bradley County and coached were defeated by Gallatin.
ent Vietnam pins to recognized “We (Vietnam veterans) were 12 home runs in a 14-game Smith stated, "While I am many Dixie Youth baseball Regina Dillon Lewis (who
veterans. There will be a meet never recognized, and our serv- season. proud of the small accomplish- teams for many years. He also played at CHS from 1974-1978)
and greet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., ice was never validated,” contin- During elementary school, he ments that I achieved playing taught many to swim at the "Y" recalled that during her senior
featuring Galloway and other ued Alley, saying these national played for the Black Fox and coaching sports. I am most and coached the swim team. season (1977-1978), "Coach
dignitaries. celebration are recognition. “We Indians basketball team. The proud of what was accom- Kidwell joined the Cleveland Kidwell's squad not only beat
Tuesday will be movie day at want to honor Vietnam veterans team won the County plished working with recreation High School faculty and coach- Bradley, which was ranked No.
the Tivoli Theater in downtown on a grand scale,” Alley added. Championship during one of directors King and Wyrick to ing staff in 1967. He entered 1 in the Class AAA at the time,
Chattanooga. Galloway’s film, All of Southeast Tennessee the years he played. develop and execute a plan that the education profession and it turned around a couple of
“We Were Soldiers Once, and and North Georgia’s casualties, He played for the Reds in the upgraded facilities and devel- served as history teacher and weeks later and defeated
Young,” will be shown at 10 and their hometowns, are to be 13 and 14-year-old Dixie Boys oped recreational opportunities head coach of girls' basketball Maryville Porter, which was
a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The recognized at the Chattanooga League at Fulbright Park. He that will benefit Bradley coun- and assistant football and track ranked No. l in Class M. Coach
three showings will be free for ceremony. had a pitching record of 15-3 tians for generations." coach. In later years, he also Kidwell was like a dad to me.
veterans and their families. Any individual, or organiza- over two years. served as assistant principal. He was an awesome, awesome
Wednesday, March 29, will be tion or business, wishing to be a At the ages of 15 and 16, he CoaCh JaCk kidwell He took over the Lady Raider man. I would go back after col-
a memorial tribute to Vietnam partner in the three-day memo- played in the Dixie Senior (1930-2014) basketball program when it was lege and help him by scrimmag-
veterans at the National rial may contact Alley at 615- Division. As a 16-year-old, he “He was a dedicated coach. only in its second year of exis- ing with the girls."
Cemetery on Bailey Avenue. 587-2073, or on email at alley- played centerfield the year the Always smiling, win or lose. He tence. That year the team went Kidwell stepped down from
The program will be from 6 to [email protected]. team won the Tennessee State loved Cleveland High School to District 10 with a 20-4 coaching in 1985, when former
7:30 p.m. for veterans from McClure said there is another Championship. and the kids. He was an out- record. After winning over Bradley and University of
throughout Southeast Bradley County connection to He continued to play summer standing family man, a great Sweetwater and McMinn, they Tennessee standout Zandra
Tennessee and North Georgia. Galloway and his book. Local baseball with the local leader in our community," lost by a narrow margin to Polk Montgomery Morris became the
Galloway will be the keynote resident, the late Henry American Legion team coached according to Corky Whitlock. County in the tournament. head coach.
speaker. One of America’s pre- Trewhitt, was a co-employee of by Odell Swafford and Frank "Coach Jack Kidwell affected The following year (1969) the He continued to work in the
mier war correspondents, Galloway at U.S. News and Massengil. thousands of lives before and Raiderettes had another win- Cleveland City School system
Galloway recently retired as the World Report — when Galloway During high school, Smith during and after his 30 years ning season (29-7) playing such until 1997. After he left coach-
senior military correspondent was doing research for his book played baseball at Bradley with the Cleveland City Schools teams as Maryville Porter and ing, he worked with Bob
for Knight Ridder Newspapers. which later was made into a Central High School under system, as well as working with Bradley. The girls were reward- Hanshaw broadcasting the
Before that, he was a special movie. Coaches Doyle Parmer and and pioneering some local ed with trips to the District 10, Cleveland High School football
David Cawood. During his sen- youth sports programs," Region 3, and state tourna- games.
ior year, he captured the county according to Joe Cannon, ments. In his capacity as a lifelong
Businesses batting title with an average of Banner assistant sports editor. Team scoring was led by educator and coach, thousands
.467, having the most hits, Best known for coaching the Linda Williams, June Smith, of young lives were positively
RBl's and home runs in the Cleveland Lady Raiders basket- and Susan Wood. Defensive influenced by his direction and
county. ball squad for 17 years, Kidwell efforts were led by "Mindy" compassion.
From Page 1 He completed his baseball was originally from Knoxville. Blackburn, Crystal Walker, and "He was a powerful personali-
career playing for Cleveland He graduated from Knoxville Sally Evans. The Raiderettes ty, whenever he entered a room,
go back to the dark days when replacement will leave millions State Community College for High School and the University were rated fifth in the state of this there was never a doubt.
insurance companies were able of Americans in the lurch,” she two years under coaches Ed of Tennessee at Knoxville, after losing to Woodbury in the I was very lucky to have him as
to price gouge people with med- said. “There are life-threatening Coates and Steve Longley. where he earned his bachelor's final seconds of the game 47- a teacher and friend ... Jack
ical conditions.” consequences of repealing with- Smith also played football for degree in physical education 46. Kidwell took a couple of Kidwell was one of those people
Rogers acknowledged there out replacing the ACA. the Colts in the Cleveland with a minor in history. He teams to the state tournament who displayed the best in a
are “some problems that need “Let’s work together to fix Midget League for Coaches earned two master's degrees when it was still 3-on-3. human being, a teacher in
to be fixed with the ACA.” what needs fixing and save Doyle Parmer and Bill Talley. from the University of "We made it to the state every way and worthy of the
“But, just throwing out the what works for so many,” she During high school, Smith Tennessee system, one in psy- semi-finals one year and lost to respect he has been given,"
program without a suitable said. played for the Bradley Bear chology and one in education. Woodbury on a last-second noted John Duarte.
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Changing Lives: Cleveland State partners with The Refuge
Special to the Banner overtime pay. partnership between CSCC and “We at The Refuge greatly “My instructor was great,” that now. This program com-
“When I started the boot camp, the nonprofit organization named value our partnership with CSCC stated Brooks. He took time out pletely turned my life around. I
Before he enrolled in Cleveland
I didn’t even know how to turn The Refuge. OneSource,” stated Kelli Kyle, of his day to help teach me blue- have recommended this to a lot
State Community College’s weld-
the thing on, but the instructor The Career Connection is a chief operations officer at The print reading and walked me of people. I have a skill now. I
ing boot camp, Joshua Brooks
walked us through everything — weeklong workshop that allows Refuge. “Their part in our Career through every bit of it. Everyone love my job. I have so many
had never even watched a welder
helping us every step of the way,” participants to learn different Connection program gives the at CSCC has been great. Bre opportunities now thanks to
at work. But two weeks after the
stated Brooks. computer programs and other training and hard skills certifica- LaMountain (Workforce Cleveland State.”
five-day camp at the college,
Brooks is one of many stu- soft skills, such as how to pre- tion to our students that really Development Coordinator) was For more information about
Brooks was employed with Miller
dents who took advantage of the pare a resume and interview enhances their ability to obtain a also extremely helpful. She cri- The Refuge, visit
Industries bringing home almost
Career Connection program, a skills. living wage job. Our whole goal is tiqued my resume for me and www.refugecl.org or call 423-
$800 a week, not counting his
to get them to that sustainable gave me feedback on ways I 584-5211. For more information
living situation so that they can could improve. I couldn’t have about CSCC’s Welding Program,
pay bills, have food, support done it without everyone’s help.” visit www.clevelandstatecc.edu or
their children, and create a Brooks was so determined to call 423-472-7141, ext. 447.
financially stress-free life for finish the program that one day,
their family. he walked three miles to CSCC
“With OneSource's partnership after his ride did not show up to
and training this becomes a pos- take him to class. He has already
sibility, opportunity, and hope for made $15,000 in three months of
our students and their families work — more than he has ever
… together we do so much more, made at any precious job. Before,
and we truly make change in he had never owned his own
these families lives, a possibility.” home or a car that wasn’t behind
Since the program began in on payments. He had never had • ROOF
REPLACEMENT
2015, approximately 70 students health insurance, paid vacations
graduated from the Career or a Christmas bonus — all of • ROOF REPAIR
Connection program. There have which he has now. • FREE ESTIMATES
recently been a few enhance- “I wanted a different life and a 423 310-2576
ments to ensure that students successful career, and I have
receive the best training possible.
For the soft skills portion, they Remember Your Special
have extended the training one Tuesday,
more day, so students will
One on Valentine’s Day
receive five days of intensive February, 14
training.
The Refuge has also partnered • Gifts • Cards
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Hours: 9:30-6 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
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Contributed photo to maintain sustainability 472-8122
Joshua Brooks throughout the simulation. 1707 Keith Street
In the hard skills training por-
tion, CSCC has added two more
training days, creating a seven-
day intensive boot camp. In the
MIG welding course, students
can receive an AWS (American
Welding Society) Certification and
added this year, OSHA 10
Certification. All You Need Is Love
Rick Creasy, executive direc-
tor of Workforce Development
...And A Little Chocolate
and Continuing Education, stat-
ed, “Our welding program pro-
duces results. These students
Treat Your
are often times hired before they
Valentine To A
receive their certificate at the end
of the week. I'm not aware of Dozen Of Our
another program in the region or Delicious
state that is more effective in CHOCOLATE
providing the skills necessary for
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Brooks said he found out Custom Orders With
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after asking what skills he would
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be tested on, he asked his
Submitted photo instructor, Roger Johnston, to THE VILLAGE GREEN 476-5179
The ClevelAnd ChApTer of JUnior AUxilAry announces the Provisional Class for 2016- help him prepare.
2017. They include, back from left to right: Melanie Travis, Tatum Brinkman, Hillary McDaniel, Katie
Kerley, Alex Clark, Byrnn Geren, Keari McSpadden, Eddy Morgan. Front from left to right: Julia Brooks,
Caitlin May, Danyell Wilson, Abigail Elrod, Katie Simpkins, Kelly Stokes, Kristen Jenkins. Also included
in the class, but not pictured, are Tina Ensley and Kelly Jackson.
Junior Auxiliary forms provisional class
Special to the Banner Scout troops dealing with ways JA of Cleveland runs more
to help them overcome their than 13 programs in Cleveland,
The Cleveland Chapter of
fears and become more confi- including the annual Teddy
Junior Auxiliary announces its
dent women. Bear Picnic at the Cleveland
Provisional Class for 2016-
“We are very excited about Public Library, “Read to Me”
2017.
our newest provisional mem- book program in the schools,
This new provisional class
bers!” said Autumn Massengill Jackets for Juniors, community
will be volunteering hours with the first vice president and pro- clothing drives, and the annual
current Junior Auxiliary pro- visional chairwoman. Have a Heart Give a Sole 5 K
grams along with formulating Junior Auxiliary in Cleveland run to name a few. JA is also
their own provisional project. was founded in 1996 as a non- heavily involved with a Family
Past provisional projects have profit Christian woman’s service Focus Welfare Program for resi-
included a remodel of the shop- organization. Its focus repre- dents of Bradley County.
ping rooms at The Caring Place, sents a serious endeavor for JA of Cleveland embodies a
helping girls with their self women to be active and con- group of Christian women who
esteem through mentoring, structive community partici- have made a serious commit-
organizing the first 5K for shoes pants and to assume leadership ment to give of their time,
event and most recently a roles to meet the needs of our money and efforts to help meet
badge program for local Girl community. the needs of this community.
U.S. sees no adverse impact from Alberta Clipper pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — After Todd Leake, a Sierra Club for the 3 miles.
a four-year review, the U.S. spokesman in North Dakota, That pipeline already has a
State Department on Friday said he believes Trump’s finger- presidential permit. If approved
said it does not believe there prints are all over the State by the U.S government, the
would be significant negative Department conclusion. Alberta Clipper would transport
environmental impact from a “All pipelines are politics and the additional tar sands oil
Canadian company’s plan to money,” said Leake, who farms without being transferred, and
boost the capacity of an oil about 80 miles from where the the old pipeline would be
pipeline that crosses the U.S. pipeline crosses into the U.S. rebuilt, Little said.
border in northeastern North near Neche, North Dakota. “All Opponents argue that oil
Dakota. recent approvals of these sands extraction exacerbates
Calgary, Alberta-based pipelines go right back to the global warming because it takes
Enbridge Energy Partners asked Trump administration.” more energy to produce and
the State Department in 2012 The State Department is tak- generates more carbon dioxide.
for a presidential permit to ing public comment on its draft The Keystone XL, which had
transport 800,000 barrels daily environmental impact statement languished for years under the
on an existing 3-mile section of for 45 days, until March 27. The administration of President
pipeline on the company’s State Department issues presi- Barack Obama, also is designed
Alberta Clipper pipeline that dential permits for projects that to carry Canadian tar sands oil,
carries tar sand oil from Canada cross the U.S.-Canadian border. and Trump last month invited
across northeastern North The Alberta Clipper pipeline, its builder, TransCanada, to
Dakota and northern Minnesota which also is known as “Line resubmit its application to the
to Superior, Wisconsin. 67” was completed in 2009 at a State Department for a presi-
The State Department’s sup- cost of about $1 billion. The dential permit, and the compa-
plemental environmental impact company wants permission to ny has said that it will.
statement announced Friday expand its current capacity on Trump also last month
was “coincidental” to President the line where it crosses the instructed the Army Corps of
Donald Trump’s action to international border from about Engineers to advance work on
advance the Keystone XL and 450,000 barrels daily to the Dakota Access pipeline.
Dakota Access oil pipelines, 800,000 barrels a day. While Dallas-based Energy Transfer
Enbridge spokeswoman Lorraine awaiting the nod from the U.S. Partners on Wednesday got final
Little said. government, the company has permission from the Army to
“It’s been long process to get been rerouting the additional proceed with a crossing of the
to this point,” Little said. “It is barrels through a 1960s-era Missouri River in southern
what it is.” pipeline along the same route North Dakota.
8—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com
Triplett tells Sunrise Rotarians
about rich history of region
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG  history that needs to continue to when he spoke to the Bradley
Banner Staff Writer be preserved and shared. Sunrise Rotary Club recently.
That was the assessment of “Cleveland was part of the
Some may not know it, but Rufus Triplett, director of the Cherokee Nation in the 1800s,”
the Cleveland area is rich with Museum Center at Five Points, Triplett said. “You used to need
a passport to come here.”
This area, he noted, played a
large role in the history of the
“Trail of Tears,” the event in
which the U.S. federal govern-
ment forced the Cherokee to
leave their land.
This area’s Fort Cass was
“ground zero” for the Cherokee
peoples’ move out West, he
said. He added the site, now
home to Red Clay State Historic
Park, was the people’s last
council ground in this area.
While Triplett noted the story
of the “Trail of Tears” is not a
happy one, its history remains Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG
important today. OCOEE OUTREACH, a local ministry which assists low-income people with home repairs, was
Triplett also noted this area recently given a $3,000 grant by the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club. From left are club President Kevin
is home to Taylor Spring, a Mendel, Ocoee Outreach Director Randy Bonner and Rotarian Chuck Guy.
spring which led to the eventu-
al development of what is
known today as the city of Among the major industries to temporary exhibits, to share the to stay up to date on the muse-
Cleveland. first take advantage of the area’s area’s history. um’s current offerings by visit-
He also spoke of major his- railroads were the copper miners It also offers a variety of regu- ing http://www.museumcenter
toric events like the Civil War. in the Ducktown area. It also lar events to share different .org.
While the war happened long later led to the growth of aspects of the area’s history with Also during the meeting, the
ago, the effects of it still linger. Cleveland businesses like the people of all ages. These include Bradley Sunrise Rotarians pre-
“One of the more positive Dixie Foundry and what it today everything from summer camps sented a $3,000 grant to Ocoee
consequences was that it is known as Hardwick Clothes. for children to “History Happy Outreach, a local ministry which
brought the railroad to this Triplett said these events are Hour” events which allow adults assists low-income people in
area,” Triplett said. just a few of the things people to enjoy history lectures and dire need of home repairs.
While a railroad was built can learn about by visiting the adult beverages. Randy Bonner, director of
during the Civil War to make Museum Center at Five Points. “The most important thing we Ocoee Outreach, was on hand to
Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG transporting weapons and sup- “We are the custodian of this do is tell our story — not just the accept the award. He explained
RUFUS TRIPLETT,director of the Museum Center at Five Points, plies easier, that railroad history,” Triplett said. museum’s story but our story as volunteers with the ministry
speaks to the Bradley Sunrise Rotary Club about the importance of helped local businesses grow The museum offers a set of a community,” said Triplett. have completed more than 400
remembering local history. after the war. permanent exhibits, as well as He encouraged the Rotarians projects over the past five years.
Domestic, sexual assault victims Mexico gets Trump’s
reminded of the ‘power in words’ trade ire. Japan and
Germany, a pass
By SARALYN NORKUS
Banner Staff Writer
In their first meeting of 2017,
WASHINGTON (AP) — When in Tennessee. The Germans,
Women United were joined by
President Donald Trump rages too, put up American factories.
Director of the Family Violence
about unfair trading practices, Volkswagen manufactures
Program Angie Benefield.
he usually directs his ire at Passats in Tennessee, BMW
Benefield has been involved
China and Mexico. makes sedans in South
with the Family Violence
By comparison, Japan and Carolina, and Siemens builds
Program and Harbor Safe House
Germany get off easy. turbines in North Carolina.
for close to 24 years. The Family
The focus on China is under- Overall, Japan had invested
Violence Program, which is
standable: The U.S. trade $373 billion in the United
under the Family Resource
deficit in goods with China States by 2014, Germany $224
Agency, helps those who have
($347 billion last year) is five billion and Mexico just $18 bil-
been victims of domestic vio-
times bigger than any other. lion, according to the
lence and sexual assault, with
The U.S. trade gap with Organization for International
Harbor Safe House providing
Mexico ($63.2 billion), though, Investment, a trade group that
shelter for those needing to get
is smaller than the ones with represents foreign companies in
out of dangerous and domestic
violence situations. Japan ($68.9 billion) and the United States.
The organization has a hot- Germany ($64.9 billion). The U.S. investment and hir-
line for Bradley and Polk Still, when it comes to ing shields Japan and Germany
Counties and offers advocacy, Banner photo, SARALYN NORKUS Trump’s rhetoric, “the volume from criticism.
counseling, transportation and WOMEN UNITED members listen intently as Family Violence Program Director Angie Benefield on Mexico is three times as “As soon as you start wailing
support group services. (third from right) discussed Harbor Safe House and the other services they can provide to those in dan- high,” says Gary Hufbauer, on Honda, Toyota or Nissan,
Benefield stressed that when gerous situations. senior fellow at the Peterson you’ll have a governor standing
up, saying, ‘Hey, these are
dealing with victims of domestic Institute for International
great companies,’” Peterson’s
violence and sexual assault, it’s Economics.
Hufbauer says.
pivotal to remind them that they From July 2015 to June woman in church who is being supplies for children and over Another sign of the difference
do have power. 2016, the Family Violence abused and never know it,” the counter medicines. in relations: Japanese Prime
CHARM OFFENSIVE
“We have power with our Program sheltered 76 women Benefield stated. She added that often, women Minister Shinzo Abe is on a
Japan, in particular, seems
words, which is especially good and 51 children, for a total of “They’ll leave 7 to 8 times and children come to them with friendly trip to the United
eager to get on Trump’s good
for young girls to hear. You have 2,272 bed nights. Harbor Safe before they can finally make the absolutely nothing, so items like States, with Trump welcoming
side. The charm offensive start-
your words and you have House can shelter up to 12 for break, especially if they have new underwear and toiletries him to the White House with a
ed less than a month after the
power,” she declared. an average number of 18 nights. children. Their challenges some- are always appreciated. Those warm embrace. By contrast,
election, when Japanese tech
Since opening in 1987, the When it comes to non-resi- times are that they haven’t interested in donating items Mexican President Enrique
billionaire Masayoshi Son
Family Violence Program has dential clients, the organization worked in a while and don’t feel may drop them off at the Family Pena Nieto last month acrimo-
promised to invest $50 billion
grown to include a program has helped 335 women, 84 men like they have the skills to make Resource Agency. niously canceled a planned
and create 50,000 jobs in the
director, program manager, and 16 children and youth. it on their own. They might not The Family Violence meeting with the new American
United States.
shelter manager, program assis- They received a total of 612 hot- have transportation or they Program’s hotline number is president.
The Japanese government’s
tant, night-time shelter staff, line calls for the year and had might not have supportive fami- 423-476-3888 or 423-476-3822 Why does Mexico bear the
Facebook page has been featur-
and a court advocate and 40 sexual assault clients. lies.” for TTY (hearing impaired). brunt of Trump’s wrath, while
ing posts on Japanese who
group/crisis counseling special- “I can guarantee you that the The room was shocked when Other Women United news: Germany and Japan usually
have contributed to American
ists. The organization receives numbers will be up for the next she then informed them that nTickets and table sponsor- get a pass?
life — the designer behind the
VOCA (victims of crime assis- year,” Benefield said. the top four employment cate- ships are still available for “An
interior of New York subway
tance) funding, but Benefield The director feels that the gories for abusers are police Evening in Chanticleer.” Contact THE POLITICS OF
cars, the pediatric cardiologist
stressed that funding is always increase is due to more people officers, lawyers, doctors and Ashlan Morelock for more infor- IMMIGRATION
caring for Miami babies with
the greatest challenge they face. knowing about their services clergy members. mation at 423-716-5725 or by Trade tension with Mexico is
heart problems, an oncologist
“I think the biggest challenge and getting the word out. Benefield referenced the orga- email: AshlanMorelock@United easily conflated with anger over
using a new cancer treatment
is hoping that your funding will The average age of those nization’s wish list, which Way Ocoee.org. illegal Mexican immigration, a
in Houston.
continue, at least at the same helped by the Family Violence includes cleaning supplies, nWomen United updates can hot-button topic with Trump’s
The Japanese are also using
level, and hoping that it won’t Program is 25-59. household/kitchen items, per- be found on their Facebook core supporters. Many voters
golf diplomacy on the links-lov-
decrease,” she said. “You could be sitting next to a sonal items, paper supplies, page, https://www.facebook. believe Mexicans are taking
ing Trump: Abe presented the
American jobs, both as a result
president with a $4,500 Honma
of trade policy and of illegal
driver when they met last
immigration. In their view, the
November in New York. In a
Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancer cases North American Free Trade
news conference Friday, Abe
Agreement — a U.S. pact with
flattered Trump by noting that
Mexico and Canada — pits U.S.
the American president was the
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — before.” said. “I have not had a chance to The Trinity Test took place as workers against low-wage labor superior golfer.
Residents say the world’s first Members of the Tularosa Basin systematically review the entire part of the Manhattan Project, a inside Mexico. Mexicans also Japan and Germany don’t
atomic bomb test caused genera- Downwinders Consortium have document.” top-secret World War II nuclear have crossed the border illegal- get off the hook entirely. Trump
tions of southern New Mexico long contended that those living Around 800 community health development program run out of ly and taken jobs inside the upset Japan by pulling the
families to suffer from cancer and near the site of the world’s first surveys and two community the then-secret city of Los United States at low pay. United States out of a 12-coun-
economic hardship, according to atomic bomb test in 1945 weren’t focus groups were used to collect Alamos, New Mexico. Trump has promised to rene- try trade agreement called the
surveys gathered by an advocacy told about the dangers or com- data for the report in partnership Residents did not learn that gotiate or withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership. And
group seeking compensation for pensated for their resulting health with the New Mexico Health the test had involved an atomic NAFTA and has threatened to he has accused Japan of
descendants. problems. Equity Partnership, an initiative weapon until the U.S. dropped tax imports from Mexico. He manipulating its currency to
The surveys released Friday Since then, they say, descen- of the Santa Fe Community bombs on Hiroshima and also has vowed to build a bor- gain a price advantage for its
detailed residents’ stories from dants have been plagued with Foundation. Nagasaki and the war ended. der wall to keep illegal immi- exporters.
areas around the 1945 Trinity cancer and other illnesses while Cordova said the report wasn’t In 2015, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, grants out of America. Last month, Peter Navarro,
Test and argue that many the federal government ignored a scientific epidemiology study but D-New Mexico, pressed the the White House’s director of
Hispanic families later struggled their plight. an attempt to gather information Senate to include New Mexico MADE IN THE USA trade and industrial policy,
to keep up with cancer-related ill- Chuck Wiggins, director of the from residents who have com- residents in the law after meeting Three decades ago, Japan complained to the Financial
nesses. The health effects of the New Mexico Tumor Registry, has plained about various forms of with Tularosa Downwinders. figured out how to calm Times newspaper that Germany
test have long been debated in said data shows cancer rates in cancers in families who had limit- “The Consortium’s Health America’s anger over surging was exploiting an undervalued
New Mexico. Tularosa are around the same as ed access to health insurance. Impact Assessment Report is Japanese imports: move facto- euro to boost its exports.
“It’s the first ever study done on other parts of the state. Cancer is The surveys involved residents important work,” Udall wrote in a ries to the United States and
the Tularosa Downwinders,” said one of the leading causes of death of the historic Hispanic village of letter to the group on Friday. “It hire Americans.
Tina Cordova, co-founder of the all over New Mexico, he said. Tularosa and four New Mexico adds to the body of evidence that So Honda now builds
Tularosa Basin Downwinders On Friday, Wiggins said he counties. They want lawmakers to people in this area were injured Accords and Acuras in Ohio, Reuse the News
Consortium. “We wanted people to hadn’t gone through the report include New Mexico in a federal as a result of radioactive fallout Toyota makes Camrys in
tell their stories in the fashion yet. law that compensates residents and should be compensated by Kentucky, Nissan cranks out Recycle this newspaper
because it’s never been done “It is detailed and lengthy,” he near atomic tests. the federal government.” Pathfinders and other vehicles
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and proven leaders, this will be
The theme of this year’s con-
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ference is “Powered by Purpose.”
what defines us, drives us and
Purpose is what defines us,
empowers us,” Neal said.
drives us and empowers us; it is
Wendy Hughes, CFO and mar-
the glue for an organization and
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their purpose, to reconnect to “This event helps you network
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attract and engage the right peo- want to improve their perform-
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10—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, February 12, 2017 www.clevelandbanner.com
Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG Banner photo, DANIEL GUY
THE DANCE FLOORwas an especially popular attraction at Cleveland’s “Night to Shine.” The prom KINGS AND QUEENSjoin in for a collaborative “Macarena” on the dance floor during the Tim Tebow
event for teens and adults with special needs was sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Foundations’s Night to Shine, which was held at First United Methodist Church in Cleveland, one of the
more than 350 churches across the nation to participate.
Special needs individuals shine
By CHRISTY ARMSTRONG attendees feel like hon-
Banner Staff Writer ored guests.
When guests arrived,
Teens and adults with they had the chance to
special needs got their go into a room to get
chance to shine during “pampered” and ready
an event Friday night. for photos. Volunteers
More than 200 area styled the ladies’ hair
volunteers hosted a and did their makeup,
prom event designed while other volunteers
just for them, offered shoe shines to
Cleveland’s second danced and laughed their way the guys.
annual “Night to Shine.” through the prom event, many Then, the guests were each
The local event was one of groups also enjoyed the evening. offered a crown or tiara to wear.
more than 350 “Night to Shine” One such group was from Life Ellis said each royal headpiece
events held in all 50 states and Bridges Inc., a Cleveland organi- came with a verbal reminder
in 11 different countries Friday zation which assists adults with that God sees each of them
night. All were sponsored by the developmental disabilities. being special, “like kings and
Tim Tebow Foundation. About 80 of the 200 guests of queens.”
“It’s been so rewarding to see honor were Life Bridges clients. The newly-crowned royals
all the smiles tonight,” co-event “This is a night everyone were then given the chance to
coordinator Jennifer Ellis said looks forward to every year,” walk a red carpet lined with
during the event. “To see that said Diana Jackson, CEO of Life “paparazzi” before making their
these people are being made to Bridges. “They are so excited to way into the main event. Banner photo, DANIEL GUY
feel special makes all of the be with their friends and make Many of these traditions were ONE PARTYGOERtears up the dance floor barefooted one last time as The Tim Tebow Foundation’s
work worth it.” new ones — and be like every- repeated at “Night to Shine” Night to Shine came to a close Friday.
The event was free to the body else. Everyone loves a good events all over the world. Tim
guests and their dates and fam- night of food, music and danc- Tebow, the former NFL football
ilies and featured everything ing.” player and current Major
from a catered dinner to danc- Another group traveled all the League baseball player who
ing with a live DJ. way from Knoxville to enjoy the helped start the events, has
While the dance floor proved Cleveland event. The local event spoken of the need to let people
to be the most popular attrac- was one of only 10 official with disabilities know they are
tion, guests also got to enjoy a “Night to Shine” events taking loved.
face painting station, a balloon place in Tennessee this year. “That’s why we’re here, to
animal station, a karaoke room Sixteen guests involved with share love with everybody,” Ellis
and an outdoor area where they the Helping Hands Ministry at said.
could meet a “unicorn,” a live First Baptist Concord in Parents accompanying their
pony with a decorative horn. A Knoxville made the trek with adult children to the event said
“sensory room” was also avail- their leaders and loved ones. they really appreciated the
able to those who needed a Diane Knudsen, coordinator of measures the event planners
quiet break from the action. the Helping Hands Ministry, and other volunteers took to
The local event was planned said “Night to Shine” is “a nice make the night memorable.
by members of Big Spring way to help them feel special, Debby Crumbley of Cleveland,
United Methodist Church, in the way God sees them.” who was there with her son,
cooperation with members of Letting each and every hon- Dustin, said it was an “amaz-
First United Methodist Church, ored guest know he or she is ing” opportunity for him to have
where the event was held this special was a central theme the a fun night out with his date.
year. night. Many of the event’s activ- Clevelander Mandy Holder,
While many individuals ities were designed to help there with her daughter,
Brenda, said she liked that the
event allowed Brenda and her
date to enjoy a night out in a Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG
safe environment. SINGING HIS HEART OUT, a guest at the local “Night to Shine” event shares his karaoke rendition of
Crystal Estep, who traveled “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations.
from McMinn County with her
16-year-old autistic son, said
she loved that the event gave
him the chance to feel like a
normal young man attending
prom.
“It’s just such an awesome
thing,” Estep said. “This is
something where he feels like he
isn’t so different. It’s amazing to
see how all the churches and
volunteers came together to do
this.”
The more than 200 volunteers
came from all walks of life, from
children to older adults. They
included groups of middle and
high school students from sev-
eral area schools.
Ellis said she hopes the joy
both the guests and volunteers
experienced will continue
throughout the year.
“It is important to let people
with special needs know they
are loved, because they do not
always feel loved,” Ellis said. “I
think it’s important to have
events like this, to remind
everyone.”
Banner photo,
CHRISTY ARMSTRONG
A VOLUNTEER
paints a de-sign on
a young guest’s
arm at the face
Banner photo, CHRISTY ARMSTRONG painting station at
VOLUNTEERS encourage an event guest to hit the dance floor Friday’s “Night to
during Friday’s local “Night to Shine” prom event held at First United Shine,” a prom for
Methodist Church. teens and adults
with special needs.
Banner photo, DANIEL GUY
A KING OF THE WORLDshares a dance with one of the many
volunteers who helped make Night to Shine, a prom for people with
special needs, a success on Friday.