MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Santa Johnny brings joy to all BY PAIGE STANAGE Santa. And not just because of Claus,” said it was a surprise. taken apart and put together by HERALD-CITIZEN my looks. They said I have the “I had no idea about it until bolts and screws, so I can take right personality for it,” said we were there,” she said. “But of it to diff erent locations,” said Becoming Santa Claus is no Albertson. “The more I thought course, he was so excited about Albertson. easy feat. about it, about the kids smiling it, which got me on board with Santa Johnny has Mrs. Claus That’s what Johnny Albert- and being tickled to be around the whole thing.” and a perfect chair, now how son, or “Santa Johnny,” said me and wanting to take a picture Now the duo travel to fulfi ll about the uniform? about becoming Santa Claus. with me, I just thought ‘Well, if the role of Santa Claus and Mrs. “My costume can take at the “It wasn’t something I decided I’m going to do this, I’m going to Claus to various events. very least 30 minutes to put on a whim. I thought about it do it right.” Next on his list was fi nding on,” he said. “There’s a lot more a lot before I did it,” Albertson He attended two Santa schools, the perfect chair to sit in that to it than most would think. I said. “I am a barber by trade and one being the Brothers Claus was both comfortable and styl- even have a fake Santa belly to one day decided to grow a full School in Nashville. ish. attach.” beard and a handle bar mus- But who is Santa Claus with- “I bought this chair a few Is it all worth it to be Santa tache. Then kids would come in out Mrs. Claus? years ago from my daughter-in- Johnny? the shop and say ‘You look like “I asked my wife if she could law’s uncle, who is also a famous “Oh, you know I love it. But it’s Santa.’ I kind of laughed it off take some days off and told her Santa Claus,” he said. “I bought not about me. This is all for the and didn’t think on it much at we were taking a trip some- it and put it together, but it still kids,” he said. “Santa can bring the time.” where, when in fact we took a needed some work.” joy to lives year-round. It doesn’t He really considered the idea trip to a Santa school,” Albert- Albertson went to Winell Lee’s stop just after Christmas. When when family members encour- son said. “She didn’t know about Moulding & Hardware to pur- you see Santa, you see happi- aged it. it at fi rst, but she went through chase some trim. ness. “My daughter and son-in-law with it anyway. I couldn’t do this Then it was all down to sand- “And that’s what I’m trying to and my son and daughter-in- without her.” ing and painting. bring to the kids of all ages by law all told me I’d make a great Patricia Albertson, or “Mrs. “I even constructed it to be doing this.”

PAIGE STANAGE | HERALD-CITIZEN herald-citizen.com INDEX 2 sections | 16 pages OBITUARIES Page A5, A6 DEAR ABBY A10 COMICS A11 OPINION A4 Willie Ragland Jr., Cookeville Janice Allison, Chattanooga Red Swaff ord, Monterey CALENDAR A9 CROSSWORD A11 SPORTS B1 Deborah Holmes, Rickman Etheleen Richardson, Cookeville Carole Ayers, Alpine CLASSIFIED B2 MORE! A10 SUDOKU A11 Donald Sloan, Cookeville Naomi Buckner, Anderson, Ind.

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Justin Mosher was involved in a near-fatal Jordin Patrick spent seven years serving his deliver, sell or posses- Send letters to the mailing car wreck that left him in a coma before he country before being medically retired. He sion; bond is $17,000. address listed above, or email completed extensive rehab and earned his celebrated his graduation with his wife Andrea Kenneth Harp, of W. to [email protected]. degree from Tennessee Tech. and three children: Cora, Jack and Sadie. Broad Street; arrested by Cookeville Police Order a Photo Department for theft Every photograph taken by a of property; bond is Herald-Citizen photographer Purple Heart recipient, wreck $7,500. and published in the paper Patricia Clark, of is available for purchase. 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Jordin Patrick, a U.S. Marine, “I had the option of staying in rehab, learning how to walk and false off ense report; Rates: was injured in combat in Af- Afghanistan or going home, and talk again. bond is $10,000. 3 mo 6 mo 1yr ghanistan, and Justin Mosher I chose to stay and fi ght,” Patrick “My memory was pretty foggy David Hill, of James Carrier or was involved in a near fatal car said. for the fi rst couple of months,” Street, Gallatin; ar- Mail: 385 wreck that left him in a coma. Patrick spent six more years Mosher said. “My recovery was rested by Tennessee Zip Code $28 $54 $95 “There are stories here today, serving his country as a decorat- ridiculously hard. The odds of Highway Patrol; bond Print & represented by these graduates, ed combat soldier before being my complete recovery was like a is $5,000. E-Edition $29 $56 $98 that show grit that makes this medically retired from the mili- point-one percent. The only rea- Justin Chessher, of E-Edition Only $21 $42 $84 university so special,” said Mike tary and pursuing an education. son why I was able to do that was Hancock Road, Silver Mail: Outside Krause, executive director of “I looked at diff erent colleges because of my family, friends Point; arrested by 385 Zip $49 $85 $143 the Tennessee Higher Education around the state and found that and fraternity, helping me every Baxter Police De- Mail: Outside Commission and Tennessee Tennessee Tech was one of the step of the way.” partment for burglary Tennessee $82 $132 $220 Student Assistance Corpora- most veteran-friendly schools in Mosher returned to Tech and theft of property; tion, during his commencement the state,” said Patrick. “I saw in the fall of 2015. His Kappa bond is $10,500. Miss Your Paper? address. “These are the types of there were more than 300 veter- Sigma brothers helped with the Amy Boston, of Lake- Your carrier is an independent stories I refl ect on when I con- ans. I wanted to surround myself transition back to school after shore Lane, Cross- contractor. However, as a service sider what it means to be a TTU with more like-minded individ- spending a year in and out of ville; arrested by THP to our subscribers, our circulation student.” uals than if I went somewhere rehab and readjusting to life in for driving under the department is open from 8 a.m. Patrick joined the Marine else. Tech also has a military general. influence; bond is until 4 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. until 6 Corps Infantry in June 2009 and veterans aff airs offi ce which “It was kind of an adjustment $1,500. p.m. Tuesday-Friday and from after graduating from Gallatin is something I knew I was going for socialization,” Mosher said. Yvonne Thye, of Ash- 7-9 a.m. Sunday to answer calls. High School. He was twice de- to need.” “I was older than a lot of the burn Road, Baxter; Call 931-526-9715. ployed to Afghanistan in support He spent the next three-and- guys, so I felt like I was their arrested by THP for of Operation Enduring Freedom a-half years pursuing a degree uncle or their dad’s friend. It was driving under the Herald-Citizen with 1st Battalion 8th Marines. in wildlife and fi sheries science weird.” influence; bond is USPS 313-680 “I wanted to fi ght bad guys,” with a concentration in wildlife. Mosher’s remarkable come- $2,000. ISSN 8750-5541 Patrick said. “I enlisted into He celebrated his graduation back was complete when he Charlie Mayberry, The Herald-Citizen is published after- the Marine Corps Infantry and with his wife, Andrea, and three walked across the stage at Tech of N. Dixie Avenue, noons Tuesday through Friday and shipped out a month after I children: Cora, Jack and Sadie. graduation earlier this month. Cookeville; arrested Sunday morning except New Year’s graduated. I was in Afghanistan “I don’t think it has sunk in “I’m excited about enjoying the by CPD for theft of Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving a year later, so I guess I got what yet that I have graduated,” Pat- relaxing retirement of not being Day and Christmas Day by Cookeville property; bond is Newspapers, Inc., at 1300 Neal St., I wanted.” rick said. “It will probably sink an engineering student,” Mosher $1,000. P.O. Box 2729, Cookeville, TN 38502. Oct. 13, 2010, Patrick and his in when I realize I don’t have said. “It’s kind of weird. It’s a Jessica Miller, of Periodicals postage paid at Cookeville platoon were engaged by the anything to do.” little bit surreal. You know it’s South Carter Street, TN. POSTMASTER: send address enemy. A graduate of Bartlett High going to happen, but you can’t re- Sparta; arrested by changes to Herald-Citizen, P.O. Box 2729, Cookeville TN 38502. “What we didn’t know is that School, Mosher was in his fi rst ally understand or comprehend APD for domestic as- The Herald-Citizen is a member of they were walking us into an year at Tech when his life took a it. sault; bond is $1,000. the Tennessee Press Association IED strike,” said Patrick. “They sudden turn. Feb. 23, 2014, Mosh- “I always thought I was going Carmella Nowak, and the Associated Press. The As- lead us where they wanted us to er was driving on Willow Avenue to graduate from college but I of York Highway, sociated Press is entitled exclusively to use for publication news printed in go. My buddy, Lance Corporal past Tech when he fell asleep at never really expected the day to Gainesboro; arrest- the Herald-Citizen. Raymond Johnson, wound up the wheel and his car went off come,” said Mosher. “I’ve always ed by CPD for theft stepping on one. It took his life.” the road and plunged down a 30- been very determined. I’ve never of property; bond is Patrick was within fi ve feet foot embankment. He was eject- once thought about giving up.” $2,500. Jack McNeely WEATHER Editor & Publisher Christmas Eve Wednesday Night Friday Readings Lindsay McReynolds Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Monday’s high in Cookeville was 62, low 33. Managing Editor Christmas Day Thursday Friday Night Almanac Roger Wells Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Tuesday is the 358th day of the year, with 7 remain- Advertising Director ing. The sun sets at 4:33 p.m. and will rise at 6:51 a.m. Thursday Night Saturday Wednesday. The moon is a waning crescent with 4% of Keith McCormick Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. the visible disc illuminated. 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ou know those Top 10 lists that crop up every year around this time? Forget those. Instead, Yhere are the worst things about 2019—from “awful” at number 91 through “somehow even worse” at number 100. You might call it the Bottom 10 List. 91. Meet-the-Baby Parties I went to your wedding, even though you’d already been living together for two years (still waiting for the thank- you note for that cappuccino machine, by the way) and I really don’t think your marriage is going to last that JIM long. So do I really have to show up to MULLEN this excuse for a party? Besides, I know Here’s what really should matter it’s a celebration, but should the new mom really be having another glass of box wine? I’d wait till after the second or third kid Twas the night before Christ- “If he’s elected try suff ered misery, death and to start drinking. mas, when all through again, and we destruction instead. 92. The “Game of Thrones” Ending ‘America, people were angry fear he may be, he And though it may appear Sure, Tyrion should have become king of the Sev- or delighted, and most uncom- could appoint a nobody knows “where to” from en Kingdoms, joined A.A., married Sansa (again) plimentary. third judge to the here, one principle remains and lived happily ever after, but what did you think Despite it being the time of the Supreme Court clear. you were watching? A fairy tale? year to unite, gather and share TOM judiciary. This democracy is ours and 93. Un-Social Media good cheer, the president’s im- PURCELL “That we cannot should refl ect the will of we the The subdivisions of this item could form a whole peachment turned the country allow and never people. If you are not happy with additional Bottom 10 list. Likes. Retweets. Follow- on its ear. will we agree, to what you are seeing, get to the ers. Infl uencers. Why do we have to have a comment “High crimes for certain,” his leave elections up to the people voting booth promptly. or a response for every single thing? “Saw that opponents did claim, “because in a faltering democracy.” Call or write your congress- picture of your lunch. Heart symbol.” Followed by 3 since his election we’ve been And so commenced an un- person and pen letters to the million people. taking aim.” pleasant debate, one with no editor. Engage, speak out, help us 94. Kombucha “Not so fast,” did his defend- middle, just two sides of irate. regain a commonsense center. There’s a theory out there that if something tastes ers retort, “’high crimes’ de- But Christmas and Hanukkah Renew with your neighbors bad, it must be good for you. But there’s also a theo- mand the highest bar and your have fi nally arrived, a time of the civil debate, be respectful and ry that if something tastes bad, it just tastes bad. argument fell short. year to reappraise. inquisitive, not fi lled with anger 95. Gummy Medicines and Supplements “He’s an unconventional pres- We’re not so divided as many and hate. Oh, grow up! Stop eating like you’re a 6-year-old. ident,” his defenders continued, may think, we are not yet near The holiday season has arrived If you’re old enough to pay for your own medicines, “uncouth to be sure, but with the brink. this year, let’s get back to enjoy- you’re old enough to swallow them. good intent. In the history of our incredible ing and spreading good cheer. 96. Binge-Watching TV “The economy is fl ourishing, republic, you see, we’ve survived Our country is a continuous How did sitting on a sofa for 14 hours eating Grub- which is just what we need, to far worse controversy. work in progress and much Hub deliveries ever become a thing? After all, we address other challenges and do Let’s not forget our own Civil needs to be done, but let’s re- hear so many people on their deathbeds say, “I only so quickly indeed. War, 620,000 Americans died in member our blessings and how wish I’d spent more time watching TV.” “The defi cit is massive and that awful uproar. to have fun. 97. “Tell Us How We Did With Your Order” Emails requires trimming, our failing If only the country had heeded We have the power to love or I paid you money and you sent me my item. On a health care, roads and schools the words President Lincoln did to hate. We choose to be happy or scale of 1 to 10, how annoying is it to get an email also demand reckoning.” speak, during his fi rst inaugura- irate. from you asking me to give you a 10 for doing your “But what of the environ- tion week: Let’s unleash our nature’s bet- job? I would say 11. ment?” his opponents declare. “We are not enemies, but ter angels instead. Merry Christ- 98. “OK Boomer” “This president denies it’s an friends,” he read, and warned mas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Shut up, millennial. If it weren’t for boomers, you issue and plumb doesn’t care. about high passions straining Holidays are what should be said! would still have a crew cut, be wearing ties to high “He gets under our skin and our bonds of aff ection as they May your homes be happy, school and listening to Pat Boone records. You can makes us wild with rage, we spread. your families be swell! May the thank us every time you don’t get drafted, do some- must remove him from offi ce He urged us to rise above emo- New Year be your best year — thing silly with your hair, get a tattoo or a giant and put him in a cage! tional thinking by every mea- and our country’s as well! gauge in your ear, or hear a great band. We are the “Our goal is noble, why can’t sure, by embracing “the better reason why you can get away with all that. WE got you see, that we must damage angels of our nature.” TOM PURCELL is a syndicated col- beat up for having a Beatles haircut so YOU could and discredit Trump before By failing to listen to what umnist. His email address is tom@ have a dorky man-bun. You’re welcome. 2020. Lincoln said, our young coun- tompurcell.com. 99. Naming Storms That Aren’t Hurricanes It’s so good to know that I’m being rained on by Storm Chad, and not just any old storm. I don’t know how we lived without that for so long. 100. Brexit It’s possible to fi nd hope in a chaotic 2019 Have you ever in your life had a discussion about this with a friend? Neither have I. Yet for some rea- t was a week before Christmas, standup comedian their loving care! son, the media thinks we care. Half the time, I can’t and I found myself anxious and mom—Jennifer Part of our problem in the fi nd out what happened in my own town from the Iand angry. I was paying more Fulwiler. The heart world is not just our fear of suff er- local news, but somehow I know that all of Britain attention to minute-by-minute of the thing is the ing, but our fear of reaching out to has their knickers in a twist. And the Britons are politics than I had on any other common ground of those in misery. We all suff er; it’s bored with it. And knowing all about Brexit is going day of the year. wanting to do some- a part of our lives. How about we to change my life exactly how? Oh yeah—not one It was impeachment day, and I thing beautiful with stop pretending otherwise? How iota. was seeing all kinds of “Impeach- KATHRYN the gifts of their still- about we start to look at people mas” references and merrymak- LOPEZ young lives—to give with the kind of love we want in JIM MULLEN is a syndicated columnist. His email ad- ing. At the Mass I went to that glory to God with our lives? dress is [email protected]. day, the Franciscan friar nonpar- how they live. At one Hard as Nails youth tisanly prayed during the peti- Everything FOCUS does is rally I attended in November, a tions about the “grave” matters rooted in prayer, sacraments and girl talked about how she came to in Washington. The priest called fellowship. FOCUS has a model know Christ after her own father MODERATELY CONFUSED upon St. Joseph to intercede so where young people become mis- used her “as a prostitute.” She that there might be wisdom there. sionaries on college campuses as radiated a profound peace, which That seemed like a countercul- a way of giving thanks, and each revived the faith of the adults tural act of faith at a time of such missionary gets people invest- in the room and heightened our cynicism. ing in the mission. In the United sensitivity, once again, to the Absurd rhetoric was every- States, with its own history of darkness present in the world. It’s where—a Republican invoking missionaries’ arrivals, we are as if God picked her up and held the crucifi xion of Christ comes having to rethink so much today her to His heart. to mind, but there were off enders because we don’t value faith- God does that in the world on both sides of the aisle. I fear based medicine, education and today. Sometimes the most tender we are complicit, too, when we other institutions as we should. hearts are the ones that have become addicted to national pol- And so there’s a sense of renewal suff ered the most. itics. It’s the reality TV we can’t about these young people. To bookmark the year, I saw turn off , almost drowning us in a Speaking of renewal and re- that in action at a FOCUS mis- cacophony of rage. building: In a midtown New York sionaries retreat I helped with So, I stepped away from my convent once essential for parish this month. I think the boost from phone—possibly the greatest gift life, the Sisters of Life live with being around all those young peo- we can give ourselves, and others, pregnant women, new moms and ple with generous hearts helped for Christmas. And immediately, their babies, burping and bounc- get me across the fi nish line to I started to think of what’s given ing and embracing as the arms the recently published book “A me hope in the last year. Right of Jesus in the world. And the Year With the Mystics: Visionary from the start, I thought of 17,000 Franciscan Friars of the Renew- Wisdom for Daily Living.” young people taking over the al reach children in some of the When we give God time, he can Indianapolis convention center most trying of circumstances, work some unexpected miracles. for days of prayer and challenge giving them a taste of something My prayer for everyone this at the Fellowship of Catholic Uni- pure. Christmas is a little time in si- versity Students (FOCUS) SEEK There are more missionaries lence, pondering creation—espe- conference. in our midst. Justin Fatica’s Hard cially human life and the family, The conference gets inspira- as Nails ministry proclaims as we see in the Christ Child and tional talks from some real lights that no one ever suff ers alone. His Holy Family—and encounter- in the world, like my friends The group’s missionaries work ing the Creator. Sister Bethany Madonna from primarily with middle schoolers the Sisters of Life and bestsell- and high schoolers, but goodness, KATHRYN LOPEZ is a syndicated ing author and radio host—and could we all use a little time in columnist. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 HERALD-CITIZEN A5 herald-citizen.com 0OBITUARIES0 Donald G. Sloan Carole Ann Paul Ayers Harold ‘Red’ Swaff ord MONTEREY — A receive friends at the COOKEVILLE — COOKEVILLE — Presley Funeral celebration of life funeral home Friday, Funeral services for A celebration of life Home is in charge of ar- service for Harold Dec. 27, from 3 p.m. Donald G. Sloan, 90, of service for Carole rangements, 528-1044. “Red” Swafford, 81, of until service time at Cookeville, Tennessee, Ann Paul Ayers, 62, of Monterey, Tennessee, 5 p.m. were held Monday, Dec. Alpine, Tennessee, will will be held at 5 p.m. Mr. Swafford passed 23, at the Cookeville be held at 11 a.m. Sat- Friday, Dec. 27, at the away Sunday, Dec. 22, chapel of Hooper-Hud- urday, Dec. 28, 2019, at chapel of Goff Funeral 2019, at his home. dleston & Horner Fu- Presley Funeral Home. Home. D.M. Goff Funer- neral Home. Dr. Melvin Ms. Ayers passed Cremation was al Home, Inc., is in D. Felts offi ciated. away Sunday, Dec. 15, chosen. charge of arrange- Interment followed in 2019, in Cookeville. The family will ments, 839-2311. Cookeville City Ceme- tery. Mr. Sloan passed away Friday evening, Boze (husband, Rick) Clara Etheleen Richardson Naomi Gay Buckner Dec. 20, 2019, at Her- of Hopkinsville, Jona- COOKEVILLE — her own. She enjoyed MONTEREY — Dec. 28, from noon until itage Pointe Senior than Thorne of Mur- Funeral services for working in her vegeta- Graveside services for departure to cemetery at Living in Cookeville. freesboro, Tennessee, Mrs. Clara Etheleen ble garden and was an Naomi Gay Buckner, 78, 1 p.m. He was born Jan. 9, and Heather Thorne of Richardson, 91, of excellent cook. of Anderson, Indiana, Mrs. Buckner passed 1929, in Cookeville, to Franklin, Tennessee; Cookeville, Tennes- She was a lifelong will be held at 1:30 p.m. away Thursday, Dec. 19, the late Cordell Hull great-grandchildren, see, will be held at member of Netherland Saturday, Dec. 28, at the 2019. Sloan Sr. and Martha Violet Borger, Sophie noon Thursday, Dec. Church of Christ. Mayland Cemetery. D.M. Goff Funeral Lou Howard Sloan. Cannella, Avery Felts, 26, at the Cookeville In addition to her The family will re- Home, Inc., is in charge Mr. Sloan was a Kendall Felts and Kent- chapel of Hooper-Hud- parents, she was pre- ceive friends at Goff Fu- of arrangements, 839- long-time member of ley Boze. dleston & Horner ceded in death by her neral Home, Saturday, 2311. Cookeville First Bap- In addition to his Funeral Home. Bro. husband, Robert Lee tist Church. He served parents, he was preced- Mark Loftis will offi- Richardson; sister, as Putnam County ed in death by his wife ciate. Interment will Clyda George; and Trustee from 1956-1960. of 52 years, Vera Helen follow in Netherland two infant brothers, He graduated from Williams Sloan; and Cemetery. Lonnie and Lester Tennessee Tech Uni- brother, Cordell Hull Her family will Ogletree. versity College of Busi- Sloan Jr. receive friends at the She is survived by www.presleyfuneralhome.com ness with a degree in Family and friends funeral home Thurs- two sons, Tim Rich- “Because We Care” Business Management will serve as pallbear- day, Dec. 26, from 10 ardson (wife, Kim) “Nobody cares how much you know until they and began Cookeville’s ers. a.m. until service time and Mike Richardson fi rst furniture rental The family would at noon. (wife, Leah) all of Liv- know how much you care” - Teddy Roosevelt business (Sloan Fur- like to thank Susan Mrs. Richardson ingston, Tennessee; Bryant K. Presley | Seth L. Presley niture Rentals) from Maynard “Suzie Mai” passed away Sunday granddaughter, Bran- 695 Buff alo Valley Rd • Cookeville, TN • 931-528-1044 which he retired after and all the staff at evening Dec. 22, 2019, di Nicole Richardson; more than 25 years. Heritage Pointe Senior at Bethesda Health grandson, Chad Lee He is survived by Living. Care and Rehabilita- (wife, Darla) Richard- three daughters, Gaile Memorial contri- tion Center. son, both of Cookev- Cannella (husband, butions may be made She was born June ille; and great-grand- Bert) of College Sta- to the charity of your 16, 1928, in Putnam son, Silas Richardson. tion, Texas; Marilyn choice. County, Tennessee, to Pallbearers will be Felts (husband, Mel- Hooper-Huddleston & the late Millard Clar- friends and family. vin) of Hopkinsville, Horner Funeral Home ence and Hallie Mae Memorial contribu- Kentucky, and Donna is in charge of ar- Hastings Ogletree. tions may be made to Thorne of Cookeville; rangements, 526-6111. She was a graduate of Netherland Cemetery sister, Henrietta Bly of Share your thoughts Rickman High School Care Fund. Palos Verdes Estates, and memories at www. and later worked as Hooper-Huddleston California; grandchil- hhhfunerals.com. the school’s cafeteria & Horner Funeral dren, Christina Can- manager for more Home is in charge nella Borger (husband, than 20 years. of arrangements, David) of The Wood- Mrs. Richardson 526-6111. Share your lands, Texas, Steven was employed for thoughts and memo- Cannella of Austin, more than 20 years ries at www.hhhfu- Texas, Michael Felts at Masters Health- nerals.com. (wife, Tari) of Hop- care in Algood where kinsville, Ashley Felts she worked until her retirement. She loved people and was com- Janice Allison passionate toward others, placing the BAXTER — Funeral She is survived by needs of others before services for Janice Alli- two sons, Richard son, 76, of Chattanooga, Waller (wife, Larys- Tennessee, and former- sa) of Baxter, Robert ly of Baxter, Tennes- Waller (wife, Leah) of Willie With Thanks for see, will be held at 1 Waynesboro, Georgia; p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at three brothers, Jim Ragland Jr. the Baxter chapel of Allison (wife, Linda) of Your Trust Hooper-Huddleston & White County, Tennes- LIVINGSTON — Horner Funeral Home. see, Freeman Allison Funeral services for Rev. Sarah Varnell will (wife, Nelda) and Bob Willie Ragland Jr., 91, of – And best wishes to all our offi ciate. Interment will Allison, all of Baxter; Cookeville, Tennessee, customers for a holiday filled follow in the Allison grandchildren, Rich- will be held at 1 p.m. with harmony and joy. Cemetery. ard Waller II, Jessica Thursday, Dec. 26, at Her family will Long and Edie Waller; Hall Funeral Home of For your goodwill, we remain in your receive friends at the great-grandchildren, Livingston. debt, and look forward to serving you funeral home Thurs- Myles and Hazel Willis; Burial will be in day, Dec. 26, from 5-8 and special adopted Cookeville City Ceme- again next year. p.m., and Friday, Dec. son, Rodney Daugherty. tery. 27, from 11 a.m. until In addition to her Family will receive service time at 1 p.m. parents, she was pre- friends at the funeral Janice passed away ceded in death by her home Thursday, Dec. Sunday evening, Dec. great-grandson, Jayden 26, from 11 a.m. until 22, 2019, at NHC of Warren Willis; and an service time at 1 p.m. Cookeville. infant sister. Mr. Ragland passed She was born Aug. 5, Pallbearers will be away Thursday Dec. 19, 1943, in Putnam Coun- friends and family. 2019, at Heritage Pointe ty, Tennessee, to the Baxter chapel of Senior Living in Cookev- late Ammon Hershel Hooper-Huddleston & ille. Allison and Agnes Horner Funeral Home Hall Funeral Home of Clouse Allison. is in charge of ar- Livingston is in charge Janice was a retired rangements, 858-2134. of arrangements, 931- bridge inspector for the Share your thoughts 823-5010. State of Tennessee with and memories at www. more than 28 years hhhfunerals.com. of service. She was a Subscribe to the member of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution (DAR). She was also a talented pianist, having played 526-9715 at many churches, wed- MERRY CHRISTMAS! dings and revivals in the Upper Cumberland area. Come see us for all your

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No Christmas at Notre Dame, To all our two-legged friends and their best friends, go our warmest wishes at Christmas. as fi re forces Mass into exile We really appreciate your trust in us. PARIS (AP) — Notre Christmas Day ser- services after revolu- Dame Cathedral is un- vices will be held in the tionaries overthrew the able to host Christmas Saint-Germain l’Aux- monarchy and declared services for the fi rst errois church, once Notre Dame “a temple Ragland & Riley time since the French used for French royalty. of reason,” but resumed Revolution, because the Notre Dame’s rector, religious activities Animal Hospital Paris landmark was too Monsignor Patrick under Napoleon in 1803, 3207 Cookeville Hwy, Livingston • 931.498.3153 deeply damaged by this Chauvet, will celebrate according to cathedral year’s fi re. Mass there Wednesday offi cials. So its exiled clergy, for Notre Dame’s faith- It kept going during choir and congregation ful, accompanied by two world wars, and 3213 Cookeville Highway, Livingston • 931.498.3228 • creaturecomfortspetretreat.com are celebrating the hol- song from some of Notre Nazi occupation. Sol- iday in another Gothic Dame’s now-itinerant diers guarded its Christ- church next to the Lou- choir. mas Mass in 2015, weeks vre Museum instead. A wooden liturgical after France’s deadli- The accidental April platform was construct- est-ever terror attacks. blaze consumed the me- ed in the Saint-Germain Today, Notre Dame’s dieval monument’s roof church to resemble twin towers still look and collapsed its spire, Notre Dame’s own. The over the Ile de la Cite and reconstruction is cathedral’s iconic 14th island at the heart of expected to take several century sculpture “The Paris, attracting tour- years. Offi cials say the Virgin of Paris,” which ists taking selfi es along structure is too fragile survived the fi re, is also the surrounding quays. to let visitors inside, and on display. But this holiday season, there’s still a risk of poi- The world-renowned its facade is shielded by soning from the tons of cathedral has seen scaff olding instead of lead dust released with plenty of upheaval the huge Christmas tree the fl ames. since its fi rst stone was that normally graces its Christmas Eve and laid in 1163. It halted esplanade.

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We often go to a park his head called him derogatory his behavior is hurting censed psychotherapist — LOST FOR THE with swingsets near bent slight- names. the boy and it must could be helpful for you WORD our home. Jake runs ly down. I suspect he bullies stop. Does the bullying in determining what DEAR LOST: Many to the swings, gets on, ABIGAIL My hus- our son to get even with only occur in the park? your next steps should gay men use “husband” and then my husband VAN BUREN band is not what happened to him If so, avoid going to the be. Divorce may be the or “spouse” when pushes it so hard, Jake a young back then. Knowing park with Daddy. surest way to protect referring to the man to screams in fear. People father. I’m him, I don’t think coun- I’m concerned about both of your children. whom they are mar- sitting on the benches worried he will contin- seling will be an option. your statement that DEAR ABBY: My ried. But, to be sure, stop talking and turn ue to bully Jake in oth- I feel I must either live he “pushes” you if you son recently married ASK your son and Kurt toward us. If I do what er ways as he grows. My with him at my son’s try to intervene. If you his longtime part- which title they would I can to stop this, my husband is a small man expense, or leave. Do mean it literally, that is ner, “Kurt.” They are prefer you to use. Sixty years of Christmases leave good memories his is my sixtieth RECYCLING old VW bus, mas any less meaning- on having “plenty” is Christmas. Christ- it turned ful. It is diff erent, but exaggerated into “too Tmases when I was brown, Christmas is still Christ- much.” Keep in mind young were fi lled dropped its mas. Spending quality that purchasing plastic with yearning and antic- leaves and time with family over tablecloths, plastic orna- ipation for gifts. There died before holiday dinners takes ments, plastic dishes and was always a frenzy on Christmas. precedence — especially silverware contributes Christmas eve and lots Not one to the grandchildren! Look- to plastic waste clogging of diffi culty in falling be deterred, ing for activities and up the oceans and should asleep for the fi ve little LISA my dad got a crafts to do together that be avoided — especially Kaller kids. We all fer- LUCK broomstick, do not generate waste Styrofoam. vently believed in Santa drilled is one of the traditions I Remember to recycle Claus and made lists of holes and fastened fas the follow each year. I want wrapping paper, card- gifts we hoped to get. We leafl ess branches onto to decrease the amount board and paperboard lovingly made cookies the broomstick. Then he of waste my family boxes. Recycle Styrofoam and poured fresh milk painted the whole thing generates because of the packing peanuts and for Santa who fl ew in his green. It was a dismal impact we have on the packing material at local sled all the way to our looking tree but it did environment through the shipping companies or home in Brazil where we not dampen the magic choices that we make. the post offi ce. Reuse grew up as missionary’s and excitement we all felt This year keep in Christmas bags, bows children. Unbeknownst over the holiday season. mind that more garbage and ribbons. Donate used to us “Santa” was actual- Although it was diff er- is thrown away during items that are replaced ly my Grandmother Bess ent, Christmas was still the holiday season than by new purchases to who purchased paper Christmas. any other time of the those less fortunate. dolls, coloring books, Each year that goes by year. A lot of that is Prevent food waste by candy, Barbies — and my focus on Christmas packaging that could be refrigerating or freezing one year even walking changes. I am no longer recycled — but is not. leftovers promptly. Enjoy dolls — in the U.S. to focused on Christmas as More food waste is put delicious leftovers for the ship to Brazil in time for a commercial holiday. into landfi lls this time rest of the week. Happy Christmas. Traditional holiday cus- of year than during any Holidays! As a child, one year we toms regarding gift-giv- other time. Cooking way bought a Christmas tree ing no longer appeal to too much food and being LISA LUCK is the program at the largest city near us me. But, like the ugly, too tired after a big meal manager of education for 10 hours away. Traveling broomstick painted tree, to organize leftovers is the Putnam County Solid strapped to the top of the it doesn’t make Christ- a big reason. The focus Waste Department.

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Cookeville native Chloe Grace Savage turned in a career-best performance last Thursday for the University of North Georgia wom- en’s basketball team. The freshman forward shot 7-of-7 from the fl oor and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line on her way to 17 points during the Nighthawks’ 81-53 rout over Francis Marion Univer- sity. Savage added seven rebounds, BEN CRAVEN | HERALD-CITIZEN two assists, a block and a steal. Cookeville’s Austin McCowan, center, signs his letter of intent last Friday at CHS. Joining him was (front Savage is currently averaging 6.1 row, from left) father Richard McCowan, mother Samantha McCowan, (back row, from left) CHS athletic points and 3.1 rebounds. director Stephen Robbins, grandfather Estle McCowan, sister Courtney McCowan, CHS assistant coach Bill Wrasman, CHS head coach Jeana Piggott, and CHS Principal Max Pettet. LAMB SCORES 1,000TH POINT FOR PANTHERS Livingston native Keelie Lamb reached an impressive career McCowan signs with Tech milestone last Wednesday for the Kentucky Wesleyan College wom- en’s basketball team, as she scored BY BEN CRAVEN the new coach, I thought he leader for the team, and McCowan started as her 1,000th career point during a HERALD-CITIZEN was doing a good job with he’s been a strong runner the Freshman of the Year 78-52 win over Trevecca Nazarene the training. Also with it for four years,” CHS head for the Cavaliers and University. Cookeville High School’s being here, I still get some coach Jeana Piggott said. has helped them to three The senior forward gave the Pan- Austin McCowan will not of the home-town benefi ts.” “The kids could look up, straight appearances in the thers a great overall game, fi nishing have to go far to continue Academics was a large not only to his good atti- TSSAA State Cross Coun- with 18 points, seven rebounds, two his athletic and academ- factor in McCowans deci- tude toward the team and try Championships. He’s assists, two blocks and two steals. ic careers as he recently sion as he one day wants racing, but also as someone also competed at the state The matchup featured another lo- signed a national letter of to attend medical school. to chase. level for indoor track’s cal connection in the Trojans’ Abbi intent to run cross country He currently holds a 5.1 “I think he’s ready to 3,200-meter race. His Buck (Pickett County). The junior for Tennessee Tech at CHS. weighted and a 4.0 un- compete at the next level. I personal best times include guard chipped in six points, three “I just know they have weighted GPA at CHS, and think he’s going to be new, 17 minutes, 56 seconds for steals and two rebounds. a lot of good schooling he has already completed but he’s got an older sister the fi ve-kilometer race and Lamb leads the Panthers in scor- programs,” McCowan said 30 hours of dual-enroll- running on the team. That 10:44 for the 3,200. ing (13.1 ppg) and blocks (12), while of Tech. “I’m going into ment college courses with a will help him know what’s “I’m just going to miss (Pre-Medicine), and I real- 4.0 GPA. to be expected, and he’s a SEE UC, PAGE B4 ly like that program. With “Austin was a very good quick learner.” SEE CHS, PAGE B4 Saints rally to beat Titans without Henry

NASHVILLE (AP) — and he fi nished with 12 playoff berth in three Last week Drew Brees catches for 136 yards — seasons. took his latest turn his last a 2-yard TD with “We got a playoff writing his name into 2:10 left for the fi nal game next week,” Titans the NFL record book. margin. cornerback Logan Ryan Now Saints wide re- “We got the victory,” said. “A win-and-we’re- ceiver Michael Thomas Thomas said. “We’re in situation. Regardless has grabbed his piece of trying to play and go to of what our record, league history with the a championship right regardless of what di- most catches in a single now. At the end of the vision we’re in, that’s a season. season, we’ll look up great situation to have if For now, those re- and see all the things you’re a competitor.” cords are mere guide- we accomplished. But Tennessee had the posts to where the New right now we’re focused ball with 4:24 left and Orleans Saints want to on one common goal, down 31-28. The Saints go. and that’s a champion- turned over the ball af- Drew Brees threw ship.” ter lining up for a punt for 279 yards and three The Saints (12-3) had and snapping the ball touchdowns and Alvin to win after San Fran- short to Taysom Hill. Kamara ran for two cisco beat the Rams He threw to a wide-open TDs as the New Orleans 34-31 on Saturday night. Justin Hardee Sr., who Saints kept their chase They scored 24 straight dropped the ball. of the NFC’s No. 1 seed points to keep alive On the next play, alive by rallying from their chance at one of Ryan Tannehill threw a 14-point defi cit to beat the NFC’s top two seeds LEE WALLS | HERALD-CITIZEN to Kalif Raymond to the the Tennessee Titans and a fi rst-round playoff Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) tries to hold on to the New Orleans 40. Saints 38-28 Sunday. bye going into their ball in the end zone on the Titans last possession of a game against the rookie safety C.J Gard- Thomas insisted regular-season fi nale at New Orleans Saints Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. ner-Johnson hit Ray- passing Pro Football Carolina. mond, knocking the ball Hall of Famer Marvin Thomas earned a “I knew I had thrown said. pa Bay on Saturday. The loose. Gardner-Johnson Harrison’s mark of 143 game ball for his re- a lot of balls to him and The Titans (8-7) still Jets beating Pittsburgh picked it up and ran 38 catches meant noth- cord-setting day. Brees I knew he needed 11, so have a shot at the AFC’s 16-10 means the Titans yards to the Titans 25 ing. Thomas needed 10 said he didn’t know I had a feeling he was fi nal playoff berth after must beat the Texans with no fl ag for what Ti- receptions to tie Harri- during the game that close to it or eclipsing it Houston won the AFC in Houston in the fi nale son’s mark set in 2002, Thomas had the record. or one of those,” Brees South title beating Tam- to earn their second SEE TITANS, PAGE B4 Josi’s leads Preds over Coyotes

NASHVILLE (AP) — Ro- with a wrist shot from the left he doesn’t show up and punch man Josi is on such a roll point through traffi c. his ticket.” lately, even the shots he “I just saw a lane and I just Rinne earned his 354th doesn’t expect to go in do just wanted to get it off quick,” win, placing him 20th on the that. Josi said. “I was pretty sur- NHL’s career list. The defenseman had anoth- prised it went in, but I’ll take Forsberg opened the scor- er goal and an assist, Pekka it.” ing at 18:08 of the fi rst. Rinne made 26 saves and the Chychrun drew the Coyotes After goaltender Antti Nashville Predators beat the within one 37 seconds later, Raanta turned aside Nash- Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Mon- but Arizona could not tie it. ville’s fi rst 21 shots in the day night. Josi, who earlier Monday period, Forsberg was fi nally Filip Forsberg and Viktor was selected the NHL’s sec- able to put one in when Josi’s Arvidsson also scored for the ond star for last week, extend- shot hit traffi c in front and Predators, who have won four ed his career-best goal streak the puck bounced to Forsberg of fi ve. to fi ve games. He became the on the left side. With his feet “Out of the last 10 points, fi rst defenseman in Nashville below the goal line, Forsberg we’ve gotten nine of them,” history to score a goal in fi ve quickly kicked the puck to his Rinne said. “That’s really consecutive games. forehand and slipped a slick good. We needed that and ob- “He’s always been an im- wrist shot between Raanta viously it feels better to go on pactful player off ensively and and the near post. the (Christmas) break after right now he’s in a groove and “The fi rst period was tough. wins like this.” that’s good for us,” Predators (Raanta) was unreal,” Arizo- Lawson Crouse and Jakob coach Peter Laviolette said. na coach Rick Tocchet said. Chychrun scored for Arizo- “He’s had such a strong start “They threw everything at us. AP na. Alex Goligoski added two to his season. Every game, We didn’t go through people Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) and assists. he’s ... if not the most notice- early and against Nashville, Arizona Coyotes right wing Phil Kessel (81) compete for Josi put the Predators up able player, he’s one of them. the puck during a game Monday in Nashville. 3-1 at 9:56 of the third period There’s never a game where SEE PREDS, PAGE B4 B2 HERALD-CITIZEN CLASSIFIED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 herald-citizen.com HELP WANTED MISC FOR SALE APTS/DUPLEXES FOR RENT COMM/INDUST FOR RENT

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Courthouse, Cookeville, nam County Courthouse, (1)(A): or by given that on 10TH day copy of this notice to cred- FORD, EXECUTRIX Tennessee, proceed to sell 300 East Spring Street, of DECEMBER 2019, Let- itors at least sixty (60) days at public outcry to the high- Cookeville, TN 38501, pro- (2) Twelve (12) months from ters TESTAMENTARY in re- before the date that is four Attorney for the Estate: est and best bidder for cash, ceed to sell at public out- the decedent’s date of spect of the Estate of NELL (4) months from the date of JOHN LANGFORD the following described cry to the highest and best death. LAMB, deceased who died the fi rst publication; or 18 N. JEFFERSON AVE property situated in Putnam bidder for cash or certifi ed NOVEMBER 12TH, 2019 COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 County, Tennessee, to wit: funds ONLY, the following This 10TH day of DECEM- were issued to the under- (B) Sixty (60) days from the described property situated BER 2019. signed by the Probate Court date the creditor received an Jennifer Wilkerson, Lying and being in the 14th in Putnam County, Tennes- of Putnam County, Tennes- actual copy of the notice to Circuit and Probate Clerk Civil District of Putnam see, to wit: Signed BEVERLY SUE see. creditors if the creditor re- 421 E. Spring Street County, Tennessee and PHILLIPS, EXECUTRIX ceived the copy of the notice Cookeville, TN 38501 being more particularly de- THE FOLLOWING DE- All persons, resident and less than sixty (60 days pri- 931-528-1508 scribed as follows: SCRIBED TRACT OR PAR- Attorney for the Estate: non-resident, having claims, or to the date that is four (4) 12/24, 31 CEL OF LAND LOCATED IN RANDY CHAFFIN matured or unmatured, months from the date of fi rst TRACT 1: Beginning at a THE THIRD CIVIL DISTRICT 204 N. WASHINGTON AVE against the estate are re- publication as described in PUBLIC NOTICE point on the westward right- OF PUTNAM COUNTY, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 quired to fi le same with the (1)(A): or PUBLIC HEARING of-way of Callahan Street, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS: Clerk of the above-named same being Loyd Henry BEING LOT NO. 159 OF Jennifer Wilkerson, Court on or before the ear- (2) Twelve (12) months from The City of Cookeville City southeast corner, thence THE EASTLAKE ESTATES Circuit and Probate Clerk lier of the dates prescribed the decedent’s date of Council will meet in the westward and running with SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, 421 E. Spring Street in (1) or (2) otherwise their death. Council Chambers of the Loyd Henry line and J.H. A PLAT OF WHICH IS OF Cookeville, TN 38501 claims will be forever barred: Cookeville Municipal Build- Swallows line 230 feet; RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1, 931-528-1508 This 10TH day of DECEM- ing, 45 East Broad Street, on thence southwardly 150 PAGE 133, NOW PLAT CAB- 12/17, 12/24 (1)(A) Four (4) months from BER 2019. Thursday, January 16, 2020, feet; thence eastwardly 200 INET A, SLIDE 65, REGIS- the date of the fi rst publi- at 5:30 p.m. to hold a public feet to the right-of-way of TER`S OFFICE OF PUTNAM NOTICE TO CREDITORS cation of this notice if the Signed KYM DUNHAM LLC, hearing (previously sched- Callahan Street; thence run- COUNTY, TENNESSEE. ESTATE OF MARIE YOUNG creditor received an actual ADMINISTRATRIX uled for Thursday, January ning with the right-of-way SAID CONVEYANCE IS COLVERT, DECEASED. copy of this notice to cred- 2, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.); the of said Callahan Street ap- MADE SUBJECT TO CER- Notice is hereby given that itors at least sixty (60) days Attorney for the Estate: following item will be on the proximately 150 feet to the TAIN COVENANTS AND RE- on 10TH day of DECEMBER before the date that is four JOY BUCK GOTHARD agenda: place of beginning. STRICTIONS OF RECORD 2019, Letters ADMINIS- (4) months from the date of PO BOX 806 IN WARRANTY DEED BOOK TRATION in respect of the the fi rst publication; or COOKEVILLE, TN 38503 1. Hold a public hearing and TRACT 2 Beginning at a 196, PAGE 379, REGIS- Estate of MARIE YOUNG consider on fi rst reading Or- stake on the South right-of- TER`S OFFICE OF PUTNAM COLVERT, deceased who (B) Sixty (60) days from the Jennifer Wilkerson, dinance #O19-12-17, close, way of Callahan Street, said COUNTY, TENNESSEE. died OCTOBER 27TH, 2019 date the creditor received an Circuit and Probate Clerk abandon and declare as stake being George Stamps THIS PROPERTY IS ALL were issued to the under- actual copy of the notice to 421 E. Spring Street surplus property a portion Southeast corner; thence OR A PORTION OF THAT signed by the Probate Court creditors if the creditor re- Cookeville, TN 38501 of West 14th Street located southeast 50 feet along LISTED ON TAX MAP 82D, of Putnam County, Tennes- ceived the copy of the notice 931-528-1508 West of Autumn Avenue. said right-of-way to a stake; GROUP E, PARCEL 5.00 see. less than sixty (60 days pri- 12/17, 12/24 thence southwest 200 feet THIS PROPERTY HAS NOT or to the date that is four (4) Cathy McClain, to a stake; thence northwest BEEN SURVEYED. THE DE- All persons, resident and months from the date of fi rst NOTICE TO CREDITORS CMC City Clerk 50 feet to George Stamps’ SCRIPTION OF THE PROP- non-resident, having claims, publication as described in ESTATE OF THERESA 12/24 southwest corner; thence ERTY WAS TAKEN FROM matured or unmatured, (1)(A): or ANN GRAGG, DECEASED. with the Stamps line north- THE PREVIOUS AND LAST against the estate are re- Notice is hereby given that STATE OF TENNESSEE east 200 feet to the point of CONVEYANCE. quired to fi le same with the (2) Twelve (12) months from on 17TH day of DECEMBER CHANCERY COURT OF beginning, being 0.23 acres Clerk of the above-named the decedent’s date of 2019, Letters TESTAMENTA- PUTNAM COUNTY AT more or less. Parcel ID: 082D E 005.5 Court on or before the ear- death. RY in respect of the Estate COOKEVILLE, lier of the dates prescribed of THERESA ANN GRAGG, TENNESSEE The previous and last con- PROPERTY ADDRESS: The in (1) or (2) otherwise their This 10TH day of DECEM- deceased who died OCTO- veyance being a deed to street address of the prop- claims will be forever barred: BER 2019. BER 1ST, 2019 were issued ALYSSA MARIE MCKAY, Danny R. Jones and Sue erty is believed to be 3477 to the undersigned by the and husband, DREYTON Ann Buckner of record in CHEROKEE DR, COOKEV- (1)(A) Four (4) months from Signed STEVE LAMB, EX- Probate Court of Putnam JAVON MCKAY, Warranty Deed Book 443, ILLE, TN 38506. In the event the date of the fi rst publi- ECUTOR County, Tennessee. PETITIONERS Page 339, Register’s Offi ce of any discrepancy between cation of this notice if the for Putnam County, Tennes- this street address and creditor received an actual Attorney for the Estate: All persons, resident and VS. NO. 2019-56-A see. the legal description of the copy of this notice to cred- JAMES D. MADEWELL non-resident, having claims, property, the legal descrip- itors at least sixty (60) days 230 N. WASHINGTON AVE matured or unmatured, JESSIE DANIEL WILLING- Parcel ID Number: 071 tion shall control. before the date that is four COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 against the estate are re- HAM, Father 00400 000 CURRENT OWNER(S): (4) months from the date of quired to fi le same with the RESPONDENT Address/Description: 936 ADRIANE E HARRIS the fi rst publication; or Jennifer Wilkerson, Clerk of the above-named Callahan Rd, Monterey, TN OTHER INTERESTED PAR- Circuit and Probate Clerk Court on or before the ear- IN THE MATTER OF: 38574. TIES: (B) Sixty (60) days from the 421 E. Spring Street lier of the dates prescribed Dominic Willingham, DOB Current Owner(s): DANNY date the creditor received an Cookeville, TN 38501 in (1) or (2) otherwise their 12/15/14 R. JONES. The sale of the above-de- actual copy of the notice to 931-528-1508 claims will be forever barred: Jason Willingham, DOB Other Interested Party(ies): scribed property shall be creditors if the creditor re- 12/17, 12/24 12/15/14 N/A subject to all matters shown ceived the copy of the notice (1)(A) Four (4) months from Adrian Willingham, DOB on any recorded plat; any less than sixty (60 days pri- NOTICE TO CREDI- the date of the fi rst publi- 09/20/16 The sale of the property de- unpaid taxes; any restrictive or to the date that is four (4) TORS ESTATE OF RALPH cation of this notice if the Children Under the Age of scribed above shall be sub- covenants, easements or months from the date of fi rst DOUGLAS BROYLES, DE- creditor received an actual Eighteen ject to all matters shown on set-back lines that may be publication as described in CEASED. Notice is hereby copy of this notice to cred- any recorded plat; any and applicable; any prior liens (1)(A): or given that on 13TH day of itors at least sixty (60) days In this cause, it appearing all liens against said proper- or encumbrances as well as DECEMBER 2019, Letters before the date that is four from the Motion for Service ty for unpaid property taxes; any priority created by a fi x- (2) Twelve (12) months from TESTAMENTARY in respect (4) months from the date of by Publication and Order of any restrictive covenants, ture fi ling; and to any matter the decedent’s date of of the Estate of RALPH the fi rst publication; or Publication, which is sworn easements or set-back lines that an accurate survey of death. DOUGLAS BROYLES, de- to, that the Respondent, that may be applicable; any the premises might disclose. ceased who died AUGUST (B) Sixty (60) days from the Jessie Daniel Willing- prior liens or encumbrances This property is being sold This 10TH day of DECEM- 13TH, 2019 were issued to date the creditor received an ham, whose last known as well as any priority creat- with the express reservation BER 2019. the undersigned by the Pro- actual copy of the notice to address is unknown and ed by a fi xture fi ling; a deed that it is subject to confi rma- bate Court of Putnam Coun- creditors if the creditor re- cannot be ascertained of trust; and any matter than tion by the lender or Substi- Signed STEVEN COLVERT ty, Tennessee. ceived the copy of the notice and is a non-resident of the an accurate survey of the tute Trustee. This sale may & ELIZABETH PUCKETT, less than sixty (60 days pri- State of Tennessee, that the premises might disclose; be rescinded at any time. CO-ADMINISTRATORS All persons, resident and or to the date that is four (4) residence of the Respon- and The right is reserved to ad- non-resident, having claims, months from the date of fi rst dent is unknown and can- journ the day of the sale to Attorney for the Estate: matured or unmatured, publication as described in not be ascertained upon All right and equity of re- another day, time, and place GAYLA C. HENDRIX against the estate are re- (1)(A): or diligent inquiry, (T.C.A. 21- demption, statutory or oth- certain without further publi- 301 N. PUBLIC SQUARE quired to fi le same with the 1-203), it is ordered by this erwise, homestead, and cation, upon announcement SMITHVILLE, TN 37166 Clerk of the above-named (2) Twelve (12) months from Court that publication be dower are expressly waived at the time and place for Court on or before the ear- the decedent’s date of made for four (4) successive in said Deed of Trust, and the sale set forth above. All Jennifer Wilkerson, lier of the dates prescribed death. weeks, as required by law, in the title is believed to be right and equity of redemp- Circuit and Probate Clerk in (1) or (2) otherwise their the Herald Citizen, a news- good, but the undersigned tion, statutory or otherwise, 421 E. Spring Street claims will be forever barred: This 17TH day of DECEM- paper published in Putnam will sell and convey only homestead, and dower are Cookeville, TN 38501 BER 2019. County, Tennessee, notify- as Substitute Trustee. The expressly waived in said 931-528-1508 (1)(A) Four (4) months from ing said non-resident Re- right is reserved to adjourn Deed of Trust, and the title 12/17, 12/24 the date of the fi rst publi- Signed TONYA CHRISTENE spondent to fi le an answer the day of the sale to another is believed to be good, but cation of this notice if the LOFTIN, EXECUTRIX with Petitioner’s attorney, day, time, and place certain the undersigned will sell and NOTICE TO CREDITORS creditor received an actual Shawn Wilson, Attorney at without further publication, convey only as Substitute ESTATE OF MITZI HAN- copy of this notice to cred- Attorney for the Estate: Law, whose address is 101 upon announcement at the Trustee. The Property is sold SON, DECEASED. Notice itors at least sixty (60) days R. LUKE CHAFFIN South Jeff erson Avenue, time and place for the sale as is, where is, without rep- is hereby given that on 10TH before the date that is four 204 N. WASHINGTON Cookeville, Tennessee set forth above. resentations or warranties of day of DECEMBER 2019, (4) months from the date of AVENUE 38501, within thirty (30) days any kind, including fi tness Letters ADMINISTRATION the fi rst publication; or COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 from the last date of publi- This offi ce is attempting to for a particular use or pur- in respect of the Estate of cation, exclusive of said collect a debt. Any informa- pose. MITZI HANSON, deceased (B) Sixty (60) days from the Jennifer Wilkerson, last date of publication, or a tion obtained will be used who died OCTOBER 31ST, date the creditor received an Circuit and Probate Clerk judgment by default may be for that purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- 2019 were issued to the un- actual copy of the notice to 421 E. Spring Street entered as to him. TEMPTING TO COLLECT A dersigned by the Probate creditors if the creditor re- Cookeville, TN 38501 This 27th day of Novem- Brock & Scott, PLLC, Sub- DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Court of Putnam County, ceived the copy of the notice 931-528-1508 ber, 2019 stitute Trustee OBTAINED WILL BE USED Tennessee. less than sixty (60 days pri- 12/24, 31 c/o Tennessee Foreclosure FOR THAT PURPOSE. or to the date that is four (4) Linda F. Reeder, Department All persons, resident and months from the date of fi rst NOTICE TO CREDITORS Clerk & Master 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, non-resident, having claims, publication as described in ESTATE OF WILLIAM ROY Road, Ste 310 Substitute Trustee matured or unmatured, (1)(A): or SWAFFORD, DECEASED. Brandi Ashburn, Atlanta, GA 30341 119 S. Main Street, against the estate are re- Notice is hereby given that Deputy Clerk & Master PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404- Suite 500 quired to fi le same with the (2) Twelve (12) months from on 17TH day of DECEM- 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 294-0919 Memphis, TN 38103 Clerk of the above-named the decedent’s date of BER 2019, Letters TESTA- File No.: 19-17664 FC01 rlselaw.com/property-listing Court on or before the ear- death. MENTARY in respect of the THE FOLLOWING ORDI- 12/24, 31, 1/7/20 Tel: (877) 813-0992 lier of the dates prescribed Estate of WILLIAM ROY NANCES PASSED ON Fax: (404) 601-5846 in (1) or (2) otherwise their This 13TH day of DECEM- SWAFFORD, deceased who SECOND AND FINAL NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 claims will be forever barred: BER 2019. died APRIL 8TH, 2019 were READING 12-19-19: TRUSTEE’S SALE issued to the undersigned NOTICE TO CREDITORS (1)(A) Four (4) months from Signed KEVIN BROYLES, by the Probate Court of Put- ORDINANCE #O19-11- WHEREAS, default has oc- ESTATE OF ALICE ILENE the date of the fi rst publi- EXECUTOR nam County, Tennessee. 15 – rezoning of 2070 & curred in the performance PHILLIPS, DECEASED. cation of this notice if the 2090 Fountain Circle from of the covenants, terms and Notice is hereby given that creditor received an actual Attorney for the Estate: All persons, resident and CI (Commercial-Industrial conditions of a Deed of Trust on 10TH day of DECEMBER copy of this notice to cred- JOHN REXFORD non-resident, having claims, Mixed-Use) to HM (Heavy dated March 24, 2011, exe- 2019, Letters TESTAMENTA- itors at least sixty (60) days 430 N. WASHINGTON AVE- matured or unmatured, Manufacturing). cuted by ADRIANE E HAR- RY in respect of the Estate before the date that is four NUE, SUITE A against the estate are re- RIS, conveying certain real of ALICE ILENE PHILLIPS, (4) months from the date of COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 quired to fi le same with the ORDINANCE #O19-11-16 – property therein described deceased who died SEP- the fi rst publication; or Clerk of the above-named amendments to the zoning to INTEGRITY TITLE & ES- TEMBER 28TH, 2019 were Jennifer Wilkerson, Court on or before the ear- code sections 212, 213, 214, CROW, LLC, as Trustee, as issued to the undersigned (B) Sixty (60) days from the Circuit and Probate Clerk lier of the dates prescribed 215 & 216. same appears of record in by the Probate Court of Put- date the creditor received an 421 E. Spring Street in (1) or (2) otherwise their the Register’s Offi ce of Put- nam County, Tennessee. actual copy of the notice to Cookeville, TN 38501 claims will be forever barred: Cathy McClain, CMC nam County, Tennessee re- creditors if the creditor re- 931-528-1508 City Clerk corded March 25, 2011, in All persons, resident and ceived the copy of the notice 12/24, 31 (1)(A) Four (4) months from 12/24 Deed Book 631, Page 459 ; non-resident, having claims, less than sixty (60 days pri- the date of the fi rst publi- and matured or unmatured, or to the date that is four (4) NOTICE TO CREDI- cation of this notice if the WHEREAS, the benefi cial against the estate are re- months from the date of fi rst TORS ESTATE OF SYLVIA creditor received an actual interest of said Deed of Trust quired to fi le same with the publication as described in ELAINE JOUDRY, DE- copy of this notice to cred- was last transferred and as- Clerk of the above-named (1)(A): or CEASED. Notice is hereby itors at least sixty (60) days signed to Nationstar Mort- Court on or before the ear- given that on 10TH day of before the date that is four gage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper lier of the dates prescribed (2) Twelve (12) months from DECEMBER 2019, Letters (4) months from the date of who is now the owner of in (1) or (2) otherwise their the decedent’s date of ADMINISTRATION in re- the fi rst publication; or said debt; and claims will be forever barred: death. spect of the Estate of SYL- WHEREAS, the under- VIA ELAINE JOUDRY, (B) Sixty (60) days from the signed,Rubin Lublin TN, (1)(A) Four (4) months from This 10TH day of DECEM- deceased who died NO- date the creditor received an PLLC, having been appoint- the date of the fi rst publi- BER 2019. VEMBER 10TH, 2019 were actual copy of the notice to ed as Substitute Trustee by cation of this notice if the issued to the undersigned creditors if the creditor re- instrument to be fi led for re- creditor received an actual Signed MARISA JULIAN, by the Probate Court of Put- ceived the copy of the notice cord in the Register’s Offi ce copy of this notice to cred- ADMINISTRATRIX nam County, Tennessee. less than sixty (60 days pri- of Putnam County, Tennes- itors at least sixty (60) days or to the date that is four (4) see. before the date that is four Attorney for the Estate: All persons, resident and months from the date of fi rst NOW, THEREFORE, notice (4) months from the date of RANDY CHAFFIN non-resident, having claims, publication as described in is hereby given that the en- the fi rst publication; or 204 N. WASHINGTON AVE matured or unmatured, (1)(A): or tire indebtedness has been COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 against the estate are re- declared due and payable, (B) Sixty (60) days from the quired to fi le same with the (2) Twelve (12) months from and that the undersigned, date the creditor received an Jennifer Wilkerson, Clerk of the above-named the decedent’s date of Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as actual copy of the notice to Circuit and Probate Clerk Court on or before the ear- death. Substitute Trustee or his creditors if the creditor re- 421 E. Spring Street lier of the dates prescribed duly appointed agent, by ceived the copy of the notice Cookeville, TN 38501 in (1) or (2) otherwise their This 17TH day of DECEM- virtue of the power, duty less than sixty (60 days pri- 931-528-1508 claims will be forever barred: BER 2019. and authority vested and or to the date that is four (4) 12/17, 12/24 imposed upon said Substi- months from the date of fi rst (1)(A) Four (4) months from Signed ANNA JO SWAF- tute Trustee will, on January publication as described in NOTICE TO CREDITORS the date of the fi rst publi- 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the ESTATE OF NELL LAMB, cation of this notice if the Main Entrance to the Put- DECEASED. Notice is here- creditor received an actual B4 HERALD-CITIZEN SPORTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 Spursherald-citizen.com shoot past Grizzlies

MEMPHIS (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs scored early, often and at a season-best shoot- ing pace both overall and from 3-point range. The combination, along with 40 points from LaMarcus Aldridge and 26 points, plus 10 assists from DeMar DeRozan, contributed to a 145-115 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. San Antonio shot 67.4% overall, 62.5% from 3-point range and recorded its season-high point to- tal. DeRozan would miss only one of his 11 shots; Aldridge was 17 of BEN CRAVEN | HERALD-CITIZEN 25 from the fi eld. The 67.4% from Cookeville’s Austin McCowan, right, passes the fi eld was the best shooting another runner during the Ryan Burnett percentage in an NBA game this Invitational at CHS in September. season. The 36 assists also were a season high. “It was just one of those nights,” CHS: McCowan joining older said Aldridge, who also had nine rebounds and fi ve assists. “We’ve had nights where we’ve been sister Courtney at Tech on the other end of it, where we AP couldn’t throw it in the lake.” Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball as San FROM PAGE B1 As the positive records fell the Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray defends during a game way of San Antonio, the misery Monday in Memphis. the bond I have with all of my teammates,” Mc- landed on the Grizzlies. The 145 Cowan said. “I’ve known my coaches for so long points were the most ever giv- of 14 shots and 6 of 9 from 3-point said. “Go out there and be con- that it will be weird to switch everything around. en up by the franchise, and the range. Rookie Ja Morant fi nished sistent. Go out that and play like “I’m just excited about the whole college expe- 46 fi rst-quarter points by the with 19 points, and Jonas Va- this - especially on the defensive rience. I’m excited about having diff erent types of Spurs were the most ever scored lanciunas had 18 points and 12 end - every single night.” meets, like ones that are longer than our normal against the Grizzlies in a quarter. rebounds as Memphis lost for the With the Spurs shooting, Mem- 5K’s. I like the longer distances.” “They played unbelievable third time in the last four. phis never really had a chance McCowan is coming into a Golden Eagle pro- tonight,” Memphis coach Taylor The Spurs were uncanny in at overtaking San Antonio once gram that fi nished third at the Ohio Valley Jenkins said, later adding: “They their shooting accuracy from the the fi rst-quarter lead reached 19. Conference Championships in 2018, ninth in 2019, had a response for everything we start, connecting at 79% in the There were a few times the Griz- and is under the direction of new head coach were throwing out there cover- fi rst quarter — and that includ- zlies got the defi cit under dou- Peter Dalton. However, one of the biggest draws age-wise, schematic-wise. …They ed missing their fi nal two shots ble-digits in the second half but for McCowan is that his older sister, Courtney, is had a heck of a shooting night, in the period. While San Anto- never less than eight. The San already on the team especially from the midrange, nio couldn’t keep that pace, it Antonio lead eventually swelled “I’m excited to be on the same team as my sister the rim, the 3s, all that.” dropped only slightly. The Spurs to the fi nal 30-point margin. again,” McCowan said. “We’ve trained at the same Trey Lyles fi nished with 17 were 31 of 42 in the second half “They have a lot of shooters,” time before, and we could help each other make points and Dejounte Murray (73.8%) and made 7 of 12 3-point- Morant said. “All shot it great. it to practices at six in the morning. It might be scored 14 for the Spurs. ers. It’s hard when they are hitting a a little weird in the beginning just getting reac- Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 “It is just about letting that lot of shots. … It’s rare for a team climated to having her around so much when I’m points for Memphis, converting 8 build our confi dence,” DeRozan to shoot how they shot.” running, but it won’t be bad.” 0SCOREBOARD0 PREDS: Nashville’s off ense came out firing on all cylinders ON TELEVISION Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 353 377 Carolina 5 10 0 .333 330 428 FROM PAGE B1 Tuesday, December 24 North Grimaldi and then two of the season. from Nick Schmaltz on W L T Pct PF PA backhand attempts Playing in his second the right side, Crouse COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m. y-Green Bay 12 3 0 .800 353 293 you’ve got to go through by Matt Duchene in a game since missing skated into the right x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 388 282 ESPN — The Hawaii Bowl: Brigham Young at Ha- Chicago 7 8 0 .467 259 279 those guys because fi ve-second span. 12 after being cross- circle and slipped a waii, Honolulu, Hawaii Detroit 3 11 1 .233 321 400 they’re good through the Raanta fi nished with checked by St. Louis backhand by Rinne. West neutral zone.” 38 saves. defenseman Robert “(Schmaltz) just Wednesday, December 25 W L T Pct PF PA x-San Francisco 12 3 0 .800 453 289 Forsberg and Josi are Arvidsson made it Bortuzzo on Nov. 23, Ar- laid a beautiful saucer COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 384 372 tied for the team lead 2-0 at 7:55 of the second vidsson scored his fi rst pass and I looked up 12:30 p.m. L.A. Rams 8 7 0 .533 363 340 ESPNU — TBA Arizona 5 9 1 .367 337 411 with 14 goals. when his long slap shot goal since Nov. 2. and there was just me 2:30 p.m. x-clinched playoff spot The Predators outshot from the right side hit Crouse halved the against the goalie,” ESPNU — TBA y-clinched division 5:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Arizona 22-5 in the fi rst. Raanta in the mask and Nashville lead at 18:07 of Crouse said. “I came in ESPN2 — The Diamond Head Classic: Teams TBD, Houston 23, Tampa Bay 20 Prior to Forsberg’s goal, then trickled across the the second. and threw a backhander Third Place Game, Honolulu New England 24, Buff alo 17 Raanta denied Rocco goal line for his seventh After taking a pass over his shoulder.” 8 p.m. San Francisco 34, L.A. Rams 31 ESPN2 — The Diamond Head Classic: Teams TBD, Sunday’s Games Championship, Honolulu N.Y. Giants 41, Washington 35, OT NBA BASKETBALL Miami 38, Cincinnati 35, OT 11 a.m. New Orleans 38, Tennessee 28 TITANS: Playoff hopes hinge on week 17 matchup with Texans ESPN — Boston at Toronto N.Y. Jets 16, Pittsburgh 10 1:30 p.m. Baltimore 31, Cleveland 15 ABC — Milwaukee at Philadelphia Indianapolis 38, Carolina 6 FROM PAGE B1 rest the left hamstring that has Wil Lutz kicked a 47-yard fi eld 4 p.m. Atlanta 24, Jacksonville 12 ABC — Houston at Golden State Oakland 24, L.A. Chargers 17 limited him the past two weeks. goal in the second quarter, his 7 p.m. Denver 27, Detroit 17 tans coach Mike Vrabel thought Tennessee announced Saturday 32nd of the season and a fran- ABC — LA Clippers at LA Lakers Arizona 27, Seattle 13 was a hit to the head of a defense- Henry was questionable, around chise record. Brees threw to ESPN — LA Clippers at LA Lakers Philadelphia 17, Dallas 9 9:30 p.m. Kansas City 26, Chicago 3 less receiver. the time the Texans clinched the Jared Cook who ran to fi nish off a ESPN — New Orleans at Denver Monday’s Games “They didn’t see it that way,” AFC South. 61-yard TD for the Saints’ longest Green Bay 23, Minnesota 10 Vrabel said. “That’s what hap- Even without the NFL’s sec- play from scrimmage this season, Thursday, December 26 Sunday, Dec. 29 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. pens. It’s fast. It happens quickly. ond-leading rusher with 1,329 pulling New Orleans within 14-10 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Again, it’s about player safety yards, the Titans jumped out to by halftime. 3 p.m. Miami at New England, 1 p.m. ESPN — The Independence Bowl: Louisiana Tech Green Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. and about when that player a 14-0 lead. Tannehill hit Jonnu Alvin Kamara scored his fi rst vs. Miami, Shreveport, La. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. becomes unprotected. There’s Smith for a 41-yard touchdown. touchdown since Week 3, ending 7 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 1 p.m. a certain time completing the Then the Titans got creative, the longest scoring drought of ESPN — The Quick Lane Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. East- N.Y. Jets at Buff alo, 1 p.m. ern Michigan, Detroit New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m. catch, and it’s a fi ne line.” handing off to rookie wide receiv- his career at nine games with a NBA BASKETBALL Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Tennessee had one last chance. er A.J. Brown, who ran 49 yards 40-yard run. He added a 1-yard 7 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 4:25 p.m. TNT — NY Knicks at Brooklyn Washington at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. Tannehill threw incomplete to for another TD. TD run. 9:30 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 4:25 p.m. Tajae Sharpe in the end zone Then the Saints got going on of- Tannehill threw two TD passes TNT — Portland at Utah Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m. with 1:44 left to turn it over on fense, defense and special teams. to Sharpe, the last with 7:27 left SOCCER (MEN’S) Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m. 6:25 a.m. Arizona at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m. downs. New Orleans sacked Tannehill pulling them within 31-28. The NBCSN — Premier League: Brighton at Tottenham San Francisco at Seattle, 8:20 p.m. The Titans sat Pro Bowl four times by halftime and fi n- Titans outgained the Saints 397- 8:55 a.m. NBCSN — Premier League: Southampton at Chel- TRANSACTIONS running back Derrick Henry to ished with fi ve. 377. sea 11:25 a.m. Monday, December 23 NBCSN — Premier League: Newcastle United at BASEBALL Manchester United American League UC: 1:55 p.m. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Announced major league Former Tech athletes showing out in professional ranks NBCSN — Premier League: Liverpool at Leicester coach José Hernández moves to assistant hit- City ting coach. Named Fredi González major league FROM PAGE B1 8:30 p.m. coach; Darren Holmes as bullpen coach, and star Tyreke Key had a Smith is second on The 25-year-old for- FS1 — Liga MX: Club América at Monterrey Anthony Sanders first base coach. huge performance last the Lady Eagles in re- ward tallied 24 points TENNIS HOUSTON ASTROS — Signed C Martín Maldonado she’s second in rebound- Wednesday for Indiana bounding (6.0 rpg) while and nine rebounds 9 p.m. to a two-year contract. TENNIS — ATP/WTA: The Hawaii Open, Quarterfi- KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Traded INF Cristian Perez ing (5.0 rpg), assists (42) State University, going averaging 8.5 points. during a 90-83 win over nals, Honolulu, Hawaii to the N.Y. Yankees for RHP Chance Adams. and steals (20). off for 31 points during Poderosa Pallacanestro FOOTBALL LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Signed RHP Julio Teheran the Sycamores’ 78-72 SMITH JOINS NEW Montegranaro. to a one-year contract. PRITCHETT HELPS LADY TEAM IN IFL NFL National League win over Tennessee Morse leads the team MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with C Francis- TIGERS IMPROVE TO 15-0 State University. Former Tennessee in scoring (18.6 ppg), All Times EST co Cervelli on a one-year contract. AMERICAN CONFERENCE PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Glenn Sherlock Former Pickett The junior guard add- Tech football standout rebounding (7.8 rpg), East assistant coach. County girls basketball ed eight rebounds and an Jordan Smith has found fi eld-goal percentage W L T Pct PF PA SAN DIEGO PADRES — Signed RHP Pierce Johnson star Courtney Pritchett assist, and shot 18-of-22 a new team in the In- (54.8%) and blocks (0.7 y-New England 12 3 0 .800 396 198 to a two-year contract. x-Buff alo 10 5 0 .667 308 246 BASKETBALL helped Campbellsville from the charity stripe. door Football League, as bpg), and he’s second in N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 263 353 National Basketball Association University improve to Key leads the Syca- he signed with the San steals (0.9 spg). Miami 4 11 0 .267 279 470 WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed G Gary Payton II. South FOOTBALL 15-0 last Thursday with mores in scoring (18.0 Diego Strike Force last W L T Pct PF PA National Football League a solid performance ppg), rebounding (5.6 Thursday. MONSTER GAME FOR y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 364 350 CINCINNATI BENGALS — Claimed LB Sharif Finch off against Martin Method- rpg) and free-throw The 25-year-old wide JACKSON IN JAPAN Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 367 317 waivers from Tennessee. Placed WR A.J. Green Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 341 335 on the IR. ist College. percentage (89.5%). He’s receiver spent the 2018 Another former Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 262 377 DETROIT LIONS — Placed LB Jahlani Tavai on IR. The redshirt fresh- second in 3-point per- and 2019 seasons with Golden Eagle standout, North SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed DL Anthony man forward tallied centage (40.8%), assists Cedar Rapids of the Charles Jackson, had a W L T Pct PF PA Zettel to a one-year contract. Waived DL Jere- y-Baltimore 13 2 0 .867 503 272 miah Valoaga. eight points, four (25) and steals (8). IFL. In 2019, he tallied monster game Sunday Pittsburgh 8 7 0 .533 279 275 TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed WR Darius Jennings. assists, three rebounds 41 catches for 414 yards for his Japanese profes- Cleveland 6 9 0 .400 312 360 Signed WR Rashard Davis from the practice and two steals during SMITH FILLS STAT SHEET and eight touchdowns sional team, the Hitachi Cincinnati 1 14 0 .067 246 397 squad. Waived LB Nigel Harris and RB Dalyn West Dawkins. the Lady Tigers’ 84-66 FOR CARSON-NEWMAN while adding anoth- Sun Rockers. W L T Pct PF PA Canadian Football League victory. Former York Institute er touchdown on the The 26-year-old center y-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 420 287 HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Signed off ensive coordi- Oakland 7 8 0 .467 298 403 nator Tommy Condell and defensive coordina- Pritchett leads the girls basketball stand- ground. went off for 28 points, 17 Denver 6 9 0 .400 266 301 tor/defensive backs coach Mark Washington to team in free-throw out Harli Smith fi lled rebounds, three steals L.A. Chargers 5 10 0 .333 316 314 contract extensions. MORSE LEADS ITALIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE HOCKEY percentage (83.9%), and the stat sheet last Fri- and two assists during East National Hockey League she’s second in assists day for Carson-Newman TEAM TO VICTORY their 98-94 loss to Osaka W L T Pct PF PA DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned RW Filip Zadina, (44) while averaging 6.4 University, helping the Former Tennessee Evessa. Philadelphia 8 7 0 .533 351 337 D Brian Lashoff and G Calvin Pickard to Grand points and 3.8 rebounds. Lady Eagles crush Mars Tech men’s basketball Jackson leads the Sun Dallas 7 8 0 .467 387 305 Rapids (AHL). N.Y. Giants 4 11 0 .267 324 417 LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled F Martin Frk from Hills University 106-44. standout Anthony Rockers in fi eld-goal Washington 3 12 0 .200 250 388 Ontario (AHL). KEY SCORES 31, The freshman guard Morse led his Italian percentage (61.8%). He’s South American Hockey League LIFTS SYCAMORES OVER TSU W L T Pct PF PA AHL — Suspended Grand Rapids F Jarid Lukosevi- tallied eight points, professional team, second in rebounding y-New Orleans 12 3 0 .800 416 331 cius, Providence D Steve Kampfer and Spring- Former Clay Coun- fi ve rebounds and four Andrea Costa Imola, to (10.5 rpg) and third in Tampa Bay 7 8 0 .467 436 421 field F Jayce Hawryluk two games. ty boys basketball assists. victory on Sunday. scoring (16.8 ppg).