Mt. Juliet Schools Hold Parades for Students at Home

THE th CHRONICLE CELEBRATING OUR 40 YEAR AS THE LEADING NEWSPAPER IN MT. JULIET & WEST WILSON COUNTY of Mt. Juliet LARGEST CIRCULATION IN WILSON COUNTY • APRIL 1, 2020 • VOLUME 40, NUMBER 13 Safer at Home order Mt. Juliet schools hold issued by parades for students at home Gov. Lee academics. It’s also about re- lationships,” said Jeri Noel, a By Sarah Tate Managing Editor fi fth grade teacher at Elzie D. Patton Elementary. “While we are apart and there is uncer- Governor Bill Lee on Mon- tainty around us, the parade day issued a Safer at Home was a way of showing solidar- order, urging Tennesseans ity. It was for me as much as to stay at home except for it was for them.” when engaging in essen- Teachers and students tial activity or services. The usually know when the end of order will remain in effect the school year is approach- through April 14, 2020. ing, so they have time to pre- Gov. Lee’s Executive Or- pare to say goodbye. The sud- der No. 22 orders the clo- denness of the tornado, and sure of non-essential busi- now the virus, have brought nesses for public use, but a new uncertainty for all. essential activities and es- “At the end of the school sential services are permit- year, you have time to pre- ted, though “all persons are pare for the disconnect you strongly encouraged to limit will have with a group of to the greatest extent possi- kids,” said Shannon Hick- ble the frequency of engag- West Wilson Middle School Principal Beverly Sharpe let her students know how much they are missed man, a fourth grade teacher ing in essential activity and by their teachers at the school’s reverse teacher parade on March 30. | Photo submitted at Gladeville Elementary. “We essential services.” had this ‘break’ fl ung upon us Essential activity in- By Sarah Tate the beginning of March after support and appreciation for and were not prepared for the cludes health care, seeking Managing Editor the tornado destroyed two their students, many schools sudden disconnect. I wanted emergency services, obtain- schools and the coronavirus held parades throughout the to participate to continue the Students around Mt. Juliet continues to keep everyone last couple weeks. See LEE, PAGE 7 See SCHOOLS, PAGE 2 have not met at school since at home. As a way to show “School isn’t just about

Community Off-duty offi cer saves Three taken into custody Calendar after WCSO deputies April 6 woman in crisis Staff Reports engaged in conversation with respond to shooting Board Meeting the female, where he spoke BOE An off-duty Mt. Juliet po- with her for some time. He Staff Reports was able to lice offi cer, who graduated discovered she was under- locate the from the Tennessee Law En- going a mental crisis and Two adults and one juve- victim on April 13 forcement Training Academy was contemplating suicide. nile have been charged after Lake Haven last week, intervened to help Brown continued to talk Wilson County Sheriff dep- Drive who City Commission a person in a mental crisis on with her and persuaded her uties were dispatched early appeared City Hall the Natchez Trace Parkway to walk away from the edge. Friday evening to a possi- to have one McClain Bridge while he was riding Brown then wrapped his arm ble shooting on Lake Haven gunshot motorcycles with his father. around her shoulders, and Drive in Mt. Juliet. Kevin J. wound to their lower ex- April 30 Around 1:30 p.m. Friday, together they walked off the McClain (20), Cody D. Rotroff tremity. Descriptions of the March 27, Offi cer Jordan bridge to safety. Brown’s fa- (19) and a 17-year-old juve- two vehicles were immedi- Safer at Home Brown noticed an adult fe- ther, who was riding with nile were quickly taken into ately given out as local law Statewide Order male, standing in the middle him, did not realize Offi cer custody by deputies shortly enforcement searched the of the bridge over Highway Brown stopped his motorcy- after a witness reported that area. 96, gripping the guardrail cle to assist the female, and a shot was fi red in front of Deputies Benjamin Miller Additional information and looking out over the he later witnessed him walk- his residence between two and Austin Hite made con- Page 3 edge. ing her to safety. vehicles in the roadway. Brown immediately See MJPD, PAGE 9 Deputy Jason Denson See WCSO, PAGE 8 WWW.TCOMJ.COM stopped his motorcycle and COMMUNITY CALENDAR - pg.3 / OBITUARIES - pg.11 / CLASSIFIEDS - pg.12 Page 2, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 1, 2020 From SCHOOLS, PAGE 1

encouraging relationship I have with my students.” West Elementary Princi- pal Chris Plummer said the response from his school’s community was unbeliev- able. “Kids and parents were clad with the biggest smiles and displayed homemade signs that showed their love and enthusiasm for their teachers,” he said. “There is no greater gift than the one that we experienced [last] Monday; we love our Bull- Lakeview Elementary | Photo submitted Springdale Elementary | Photo submitted dogs and we love this community.” Students, parents and community members alike lined the streets as the teachers drove by, bringing with them a welcome distraction from the recent challenges. “Our community has been through enough devastation that it was time to uplift each other and be together,” said Christine Miller, Springdale Elementary principal. “It was wonderful to see all of the smiles, waves and posters that the students made. We are a family that takes care of one another. This was a day that we shall never for- Stoner Creek Elementary | Photo submitted Mt. Juliet Elementary | Photo submitted get.”

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Wilson County Fair sponsors Granville closes, are hometown heroes postpones events Staff Reports Staff Reports Moonshine Festival will also be June 13. The 22nd Annu- Wilson County Fair’s ti- Historic Granville an- al Heritage Day on May 23 tle sponsor is truly stepping nounced that it has resched- will occur as scheduled. up to support the commu- uled its April and early May The Sutton Ole Time Mu- nity and the nation during festivals due to the corona- sic Hour is having its weekly this time of uncertainty and virus. Granville is currently radio show, but it isn’t open change because of the pan- closed and remain so until to the public until April 18. demic of COVID-19. officials believe it is safe to Randall Clemons, President Mid-South Ford shared an open. of Historic Granville, stat- article that ran in The Detroit The grand opening of Ten- ed they are working hard News on March 24, 2020 nessee’s Mayberry Town, to carry out their great plan explaining the automaker’s opening of Mayberry “I Love of work for 2020: Life in a decision to boost production Lucy” Museum, Mayberry Small Mayberry Town. of ventilators and personal Cruise-In, and Genealogy Dave Jacek, 3D printing technician, wears a prototype of a For more information visit protection equipment such Festival will now occur on 3D-printed medical face shield printed at Ford’s Advanced Manu- granvilletn.com or call 931- as respirators and masks June 13. The Cornbread and 653-4151. needed for healthcare work- facturing Center in Redford. Ford Motor Co., joining forces with ers and first responders. firms including 3M and GE Healthcare, is expanding production This endeavor by Ford of medical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers, first highlights the community fo- responders and patients fighting coronavirus. | Photo: Charlotte cus that is a high priority for Smith, Ford Motor Co. the company and its employ- nurses and all the medical fices their staff has made and We Brighten Smiles! ees. These employees and staff are taking care of those will continue to make. These Mid-South Ford are some of in the community during the hometown heroes are on the Jane A. Bacon, DMD the hometown heroes who COVID-19 outbreak. Their “front lines” of the pandemic, leadership during this diffi- and Fair officials are grate- Aileen M. Kruger, DDS the Wilson County Fair will FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY honor as part of the 2020 Fair cult time makes them home- ful for all they are doing to theme: Honoring Hometown town heroes who are saving support the community now. In-Office Tooth Whitening • Bonding • Veneers • Crowns • Bridges Heroes. Mid-South Ford’s ti- lives while putting their own During Fair time, Vanderbilt Partials • Consclous Sedation • Nitrous • Sealants tle sponsorship supports all lives on the line. is instrumental in providing Implant Restorations • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures the family fun entertainment Traci Pope, Director First Aid care for Fairgoers in that the Fair offers to Fair- of Community Relations, need of their services. 615-872-7762 goers. This year the Wilson shared that Vanderbilt is These Fair sponsors are 260 Jackson Meadows Drive County Fair presented by continuing to monitor the setting examples of how Hermitage Mid-South Ford will run from COVID-19 pandemic and hometown heroes can im- wwWeBrightenSmiles.comw.DrJaneBacon.com Thursday, Aug. 13 through the potential impact on the pact the community in such Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. community. During this positive ways. It just goes to Vanderbilt Wilson County challenging time, they are prove that not all heroes wear Hospital is another key Fair primarily focused on the capes. COMMUNITY CALENDAR sponsor who has hometown safety of their patients, staff For more information on heroes leading the way during and community. They do the Wilson County Fair, go to APRIL 2 APRIL 6 this pandemic. Doctors, not want to forget the sacri- www.wilsoncountyfair.net. Imagination Dinner Board Meeting Wilson Books from The Wilson County Birth has postponed its Board of Education will Voting by mail a safe choice for some annual fundraiser, the meet in a Regular Sched- Staff Reports tions coming up this year. may take advantage of Ear- Imagination Dinner, that uled Board Meeting on Number one is to ensure ly Voting at any of the five was originally sched- April 6, 2020, at 6 p.m. at Voting by mail in the up- an environment at the Ear- Early Voting locations in uled for April 2. They are the Wilson County BOE coming elections may be the ly Voting and Election Day Wilson County from 20 days working to reschedule Administrative and Train- the dinner later in the ing Complex, 415 Hard- best choice for some eligible polling places that is safe for through five days before the year. ing Drive, Lebanon, TN Wilson County voters. To re- voters and election officials. election. Voters may also 37087. The purpose of main safe from the health Number two is to make sure vote at their most conve- the meeting will be to dis- risks of COVID-19, voters every eligible voter in Wilson nient of the 18 vote centers cuss any matters legally that are 60 years old or older County has an opportunity on Election Day. brought before the Board. may request to receive and to cast their vote and have “We will not let Wilson cast their ballot by mail. that vote counted. County voters down,” said The Election Commis- Voting by mail is one of Phillip Warren, adminis- sion has two priorities when three ways votes can be See VOTING, PAGE 9 planning for the two elec- cast for any election. Voters PUBLIC NOTICES - PAGE 12 Page 4, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 1, 2020 FAITH & MESSAGE Not conﬁ ned to fear This was my Facebook Lent. The normal things word Lent comes from a What have you given up post from Day 1 of the aren’t normal, and al- word for spring, but it of- in the last few weeks that stay-at-home advisory we though it feels strange, we ten feels more like winter. you never imagined you have been under due to are already beginning to For centuries many have would? coronavirus: bring to focus what’s im- given something up in Suddenly there is no “We’ve already exer- portant. Just a little.” hopes of becoming closer basketball practice, no cised, cleaned, habitually Some within the Chris- to God. There are certain playing with the neigh- tried to turn the television tian church observe a things we have to give up bors, no sitting down in on to Saturday morning season called Lent. You in winter (even in Tennes- a restaurant, no shaking soccer games. We’ve start- might have heard of peo- see). But as winter turns hands, no gathering in one Mark Youngman ed to talk about what this ple “giving up” something to spring this year it seems place for worship. What Pastor of Discipleship new season feels like. You for a season before Easter. that we have been giving Providence Church know what it feels like? Lent is that season. The up a lot more than normal. See F & M, PAGE 5

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From F & M, PAGE 4 ken up some mornings with ticing the art of looking at Younger volunteers needed a little more fear in your today. I didn’t realize how are we to gain for all this heart. Jesus knows about awful I’d become at that. giving up? I’m no expert our fear, and he wants to Suddenly there are so few for American Red Cross on the coronavirus, so I speak to it. Jesus is God’s distractions, that I can see Staff Reports There is also a need for can’t give you those an- answer to our fear. The my neighbor, I can appre- volunteers for blood do- swers, but I can tell you truth is, we are going to ciate time with the people The American Red Cross nation efforts. Several en- that there is something to reach God’s destination for I’m quarantined with. To- is a 90% volunteer organi- hanced blood donations be gained — a deepening us. I don’t fully know what day is difficult, but today zation. This volunteer work- protocols have been imple- relationship with God. that means, but I believe it is beautiful. force mentality has always mented in the interest of the I’ve actually heard God is true. And if God is going On the first Easter Sun- been the building blocks of safety of the blood supply, speaking more loudly be- to get me where God needs day, the disciples hadn’t the mission for the Red Cross recipients, other donors, cause the noise of the me to be, then why should learned of the resurrection and won’t change during the staff, volunteers and general world has grown a little fear be the engine that gets yet. They were in a room time of COVID-19 virus. public health. quieter. But truly, God me there? Why not let love together, afraid. The next Hundreds of disaster ser- “To support this effort, we speaks to the noise in our drive me? God is love, and thing they knew, Jesus vices are provided annually have an urgent, critical need hearts as well. “Peace I it is God’s love that propels walked in the room and to clients by Red Cross vol- for volunteers to support leave with you; my peace me into the future. breathed on them, giving unteers. More than 64% of the prescreening of donors I give you. I do not give to I like to dream about them peace. I’m praying the volunteer workforce for entering the blood drive or you as the world gives. Do the future. What amazing for us that we will expe- the American Red Cross of donation center,” said Flint not let your hearts be trou- discoveries will be made? rience peace this Easter. Tennessee is over the age of Clouse, volunteer services bled and do not be afraid.” What will my loved ones Even if we are confined to be doing in 10 years? But our homes, we don’t have 55. With the concerns about officer for the Red Cross of Jesus said in John 14:17. recently, I’ve tried prac- to be confined to our fears. the health and well-being of the Tennessee Region. “This But maybe you have wo- senior citizens during the is a new volunteer opportu- pandemic, there is an added nity, Blood Donor Screener MEET OUR HYGIENISTS: NIKKI, RDH, TERESA, RDH & DENISE, RDH push to encourage healthy is being rolled out immedi- 18 to 40-year-old volunteers ately.” to step up and get involved To learn more about in Disaster Services and as these volunteer opportuni- Virtual Caseworkers for lo- ties, more information can cal disasters. be accessed at RedCross. “The American Red Cross org/Volunteer. is successful because of our “Providing blood is part of volunteer workforce,” said the essential infrastructure Joel Sullivan, regional ex- of our nation — like water, ecutive director for the Ten- food and sanitation work- nessee Region. “That hasn’t ers,” Sullivan said. “We must changed during this time of help protect the sites where uncertainty, and we have that blood is collected, the seen our volunteers serve people who are donating it We love your smile. so many during this spring and those collecting it.” with home fires and through When considering these the latest tornado response roles, review the risk guid- in middle Tennessee. Their ance provided by the CDC 615-754-0853 efforts are critical to our and your healthcare provid- DentonDentalSolutions.com mission and to the people er. 11211 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 we serve.” Page 6, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 1, 2020 The Eastern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® proudly announces the ê ê ê 2019 Awards of Excellence ê ê ê ê ê ê ê ê DIAMOND AWARD RECIPIENTS ê ê ê ê ê

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The wit- Rotroff was charged with tration for Tennessee busi- Dekalb, Fentress, Jackson, homeowners and renters nesses were able to give a one count of Aggravated nesses and residents with Overton, Robertson, Ruth- with terms up to 30 years. detailed description of the Robbery. McClain also had losses resulting from the erford, Smith, Sumner, Loan amounts and terms vehicles that were involved an outstanding warrant severe storms, tornadoes, Trousdale, White and Wil- are set by the SBA and are and that allowed our dep- from earlier in the day from straight-line winds and liamson in Tennessee. based on each applicant’s uties to locate them very the Mt. Juliet Police Depart- flooding on March 3, 2020. Businesses and private financial condition. quickly,” said Sheriff Robert ment for Domestic Assault. Currently, 76 disas- nonprofit organizations of To be considered for all Bryan. “These young men The juvenile involved will be ter loans have been ap- any size may borrow up to forms of disaster assis- that were involved range held in juvenile detention proved in the amount of $2 million to repair or re- tance, applicants should from 17-20 years old and pending a court hearing $5,078,200 for affected place disaster damaged or register online at Disas- are making bad choices ear- through Juvenile Court. As survivors. SBA is encour- destroyed real estate, ma- terAssistance.gov or down- ly in their lives that can be of press time, charges were aging businesses of all chinery and equipment, load the FEMA mobile app. detrimental to themselves pending on the juvenile. sizes, non-profit organi- inventory, and other busi- If online or mobile access and others. The deputies The investigation remains zations, homeowners and ness assets. Applicants is unavailable, applicants who responded were dili- ongoing. renters to take advantage may be eligible for a loan should call the FEMA of the opportunity to apply increase up to 20% of their toll-free helpline at 800- for disaster assistance for physical damages, as ver- 621-3362 or (TTY) 800- their losses. ified by the SBA for miti- 462-7585. Multilingual www.tcomj.com “Our mission is to help gation purposes. Eligible operators are available. businesses and residents mitigation improvements Survivors may apply for rebuild and resume their may include a safe room or an SBA Disaster Loan on- normal lives as quickly as storm shelter, sump pump, line using the Electronic possible,” said Kem Flem- French drain or retaining Loan Application (ELA) via WHY ELITE? ing, director of SBA’s Field wall to help protect prop- the SBA’s secure website Operations Center East in erty and occupants from at DisasterLoan.sba.gov. I’ve been to a few Atlanta. future damage caused by a For more information, Audiologists over the The disaster declara- similar disaster. call the SBA Customer years but Dr. Jennifer tion covers Davidson, Put- For small businesses, Service Center at 800-659- is as good as it gets. nam and Wilson counties small agricultural cooper- 2955 (800-877-8339 for The hearing aids in Tennessee which are atives, small businesses the deaf and hard-of-hear- have changed my life eligible for both Physi- engaged in aquaculture ing) or by send an email to because I haven’t heard cal and Economic Injury and most private nonprof- disastercustomerservice@ much out of my right Disaster Loans from the it organizations, the SBA sba.gov. Completed appli- ear in over 60 years but SBA. Small businesses offers Economic Injury Di- cations should be returned now I can! 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The deadline Homeowners and renters to return economic inju- 615-758-7118 are eligible up to $40,000 ry applications is Dec. 7, to repair or replace disas- 2020. The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 1, 2020 Page 9 OBITUARIES

CAMPBELL, Gloria Re- wald, Tennessee, to the Holland; siblings Debbie nee late Paul Commodore and Young, Tim (Kim) Brown- Ethel Devore Henley. In ing, and Bobby (Louise) Gloria Renee Campbell, addition to his parents, he Browning; great-great age 62 of Old Hickory, died was preceded in death by grandchild Jace Holland; March 25, 2020. Gloria sister, Imogene Frazier. He and numerous nieces and was the daughter of the is survived by loving wife nephews. She is preceded late Henry Gordon Brooks of 46 years, Janice Hen- in death by parents Hulon and Betty Brooks. ley; daughter, Lane (Mike) and Alma Byrd Browning She is survived by: Chil- Hethcote; grandchildren, Sr., brother Hulon Floyd dren – Brad (Elesha) Camp- Emma Hethcote and Shane Browning Jr, and sister bell, Cindy Campbell and Hethcote; sister, Tom- Judy Earhart. Crystal Campbell; Siblings mie Smith; brother, Larry Sellars Funeral Home, Mt. Juliet Police Officer Jordan Brown and Chief James Ham- – Margaret Salley, Gor- (Shirley) Henley; mother- Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. brick. | Photo courtesy of MJPD don Brooks, Angela Wilson in-law, Marie Tickle; a host From MJPD, PAGE 1 and Allen Brooks; Grand- of nieces and nephews, in- in distress.” Suicide affects everyone, children – Kayla Young, laws, and loved ones also KINGSLEY, Debra Ma- The female’s presence on and many in the communi- Blake Campbell, Yasmin survive. rie Caruthers and Bryson Arrangements by Sel- the bridge was reported to ty have likely been impact- Campbell; Boyfriend – lars Funeral Home at Mt. Debra Marie Kingsley, the Williamson County Sher- ed in some way by suicide. Dennis Malugen; Former Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet age 65 of Mt. Juliet, died iff’s Office, who dispatched a Everyone has their demons Husband – Rick Campbell; Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, March 20, 2020. Deb was deputy to the scene. Brown and have felt backed into the Many nieces, nephews, 615-758-5459, obituary the daughter of the late spotted the deputy and corner at some point. close family friends and line 615-758-8818, www. Lloyd and Marilla Dodds flagged him down, where the If anyone is feeling tired co-workers; Fur babies – sellarsfuneralservices.com. Schaefer. deputy ensured the female or backed into the corner Marco and Duke. She is survived by: Hus- received further care for her and needs some help, they Funeral services were band of 46 years – Marvin well-being. are encouraged to reach out. “Jordan graduated the The department’s dispatch- held March 29 at Bond Me- HILTON, Roy Hugh Kingsley; Sons – Thomas morial Chapel, and inter- Adam Kingsley and Mi- police academy [last] week, ers, police officers, and med- ment followed at Mt. Juliet Roy Hugh Hilton, age chael John Kingsley; Sib- and he is already a shining ical responders are amazing, Memorial Gardens. Flowers 83, passed away March lings – Mary Gaertner, Ted example of the work police compassionate profession- accepted or memorials may 28, 2020. A Private Fami- Gaertner, Paul Schaefer officers do to save lives,” said als who care about everyone be made to the ASPCA, PO ly Graveside Service will be and Fred Schaefer; Numer- Mt. Juliet Police Chief James and life. Box 96929, Washington, held at Mapleview Ceme- ous nieces and nephews. Hambrick. “I’m grateful that The National Suicide Pre- DC 20090-6929. tery in Smyrna, Tennessee. A Celebration of Deb’s he was placed in that mo- vention Hotline is 1 (800) Bond Memorial Chap- He is survived by chil- life will be announced at a ment so he could intervene 273-8255. It gets better. el, N. Mt. Juliet Road and dren, Lisa Hollandsworth, later date. In lieu of flowers, to help a fellow human being Choose life. Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, Cheryl (Roger) Meurer, memorials may be made to TN. (615) 773-2663. www. and Roy (Mary) Hilton, the American Foundation From VOTING, PAGE 3 lines associated with by-mail bondmemorial.com Jr.; grandchildren, Amber for the Blind, 1401 south absentee voting. Miller, Jason (Jolie) Meur- Clark Street, suite 730, Ar- trator of elections. “We are By-mail absentee ballots er, Eric (Leslie) Meurer, lington, VA 22202. hard at work today formu- for the Aug. 6, 2020, Fed- HAMMOND, Donald S. Alan Hilton, and Angelica Arrangements by Bond lating plans for the Aug. 6 eral and State Republican Joseph; great-grandchil- Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. and Nov. 3 elections that will and Democratic Primary, the Donald Hammond dren, Addison Miller, Jay- Juliet Road and Weston ensure that every voter is Wilson County General and passed away March 30, cen Meurer, Jack Meurer, Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) able to exercise their right to the Lebanon Special School 2020, at age 79. Private Jordan Meurer, Arianah 773-2663. www.bondme- vote without fear of exposure District elections can be re- services and burial to be in Joseph, Aaliyah Joseph, morial.com to the virus when they cast quested starting on May 8, his home state of Connecti- Braedyn Joseph, Dakotah their ballot.” 2020. The request form will cut. Joseph, and Brennon Jo- “We are trying to secure be available beginning May Mr. Hammond is sur- seph; sister, Mary Turpen; RAYMOND, Scott Alan the resources necessary to 8 at www.WilsonElections. vived by wife of 55 years, and brother, Tom Hilton. meet the needs of this un- com. The form can be printed Lonna Rotermund Ham- Arrangements by Sel- Scott Alan Raymond, precedented event,” Warren out completed and mailed, mond; children Lorin- lars Funeral Home at Mt. born Aug. 1, 1960, was continued. “The health and scanned and emailed as da (Gary) Arconti, Can- Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet called home to Heaven on safety of Election Workers an attachment or faxed to dace (Robert) Clark, Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, March 26, 2020, at age 59. has always been a concern the Wilson County Election Cherra (Dave) Engstrand, 615-758-5459, obituary There he found waiting for but this year, the additional Commission. and Wayne (Jana) Ham- line 615-758-8818, www. him, his son Jacob and his measures, precautions, sup- Casting a ballot by mail mond; eight grandchildren; sellarsfuneralservices.com. parents Kay and Gordon. plies and personnel required this year may be a new expe- and four great-grandchil- He leaves behind his lov- are greatly increased. We are rience for many. The ability dren. He is preceded in ing wife of 38 years Kim. working with the county and to vote by mail addresses the death by parents Louis Jo- HOLLAND, Vickie Len His son Adam, daughter- state to fund elections in Wil- concerns of maintaining so- seph and Barbara Griswold in-law Shauna, grandson son County that are safe, fair cial distancing and remain- Hammond, and brother Vickie Holland passed Enzo, faithful dog Mia and and accessible.” ing sheltered from possible Richard Hammond. away on March 28, 2020, numerous close family and Tennessee law allows reg- exposure to the COVID-19 Sellars Funeral Home, at age 68. Services will be friends. istered voters to request and virus yet being able to cast Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. private. A Celebration of Life will receive a mail-in ballot for a vote. Voting procedures Mrs. Holland is sur- be held at a later to be de- several reasons. Being 60 or in 2020 will continually be vived by her husband of termined date. In lieu of older is just one of 13 reasons improved to protect election HENLEY, Johnny 46 years, Thomas Holland; flowers, the family would available. The Wilson County workers and voters in Wilson children Wendy Randolph, like to request donations Election Commission web- County. Johnny Henley, age 70 Thomas (Michelle) Hol- be made to St. Jude’s Chil- site, www.WilsonElections. For the latest information of Hermitage, passed away land II, and Jimmy (Sara) dren’s Research Hospital. com, has complete informa- about voting, becoming an March 25, 2020. A Celebra- Holland; grandchildren Bond Memorial Chap- tion about who is eligible to election worker, absentee tion of Life Service will be Ashley (Keith) Harp, Alex el, N. Mt. Juliet Road and vote absentee by mail, the by mail or any other elec- scheduled at a later date. Randolph, Bailey Holland, Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, process for requesting and tion related issue, visit www. Mr. Henley was born Rebecca Holland, Hal- TN. (615) 773-2663. www. returning a by-mail ballot WilsonElections.com or call Aug. 6, 1949 in Hohen- lie, Carter, and Connor bondmemorial.com and all the dates and dead- 615-444-0216. Page 10, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 1, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS

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By Angel Kane The Purge in the hall as we try to find by closet, we fill bags to the still there! Wilson Living Magazine pairs. Jeans and skirts brim with too short pajama And at the end of the This weekend, we did they forgot they bought are pants, mustard stained po- day we drag bag after bag So, it’s my turn to write something that all families found. And usually I’ll find los, out of style cargo shorts downstairs and then pro- a funny article for the pa- dread. at least five items belonging and shoes whose match is ceed to pass out from ex- per and my nerves are a I had put it off long to my husband and I. long gone. haustion. little shot. Between worry- enough, but finally “So that’s where my yoga We also reorganize, col- Rest up. Tomorrow we ing about COVID-19 and the marched up those stairs. pants are! In Neill’s closet, or code and finally see the shop for new school clothes. health of my family, friends It had to be done! why of course!” bottom of everyone’s closet. Oh, the horror! and employees, I don’t I knew it and they knew We toil for hours and Why yes ... the carpet is know that I have any funny it. with each passing hour I left in me right now. Instead, And it was going to be become more and more ir- I looked through some old horrible. ritable. articles to try find one to My pitiful children fol- “This still has the tag on PET OF THE WEEK run again. What struck me lowed behind me with it! Why do you have five of Max is a 3.5-year-old about the one below is that garbage bags in hand. We the same blue polos? This Husky who came to it’s about the most normal were going to be at this for is my belt!” the shelter as an owner and mundane thing in the hours, days even. “No, I’m not giving this surrender with his world — the annual ritu- Yes ... the time had come away because it’s ugly. sister who has since al of cleaning out my chil- to clean out their closets. When you asked me to been adopted. This dren’s closets. Oh, the horror! spend $30 on it, it wasn’t beautiful eyed boy has And as I read it, I think to The annual cleaning out ugly!” the sweetest heart. He myself, what I wouldn’t give of the closets is a precur- “Yes, if it doesn’t fit, is full of energy so he to be in a mundane world sor to winter school clothes Madison, then it moves to will need an owner who will have the time to right now! Until we all get shopping. And with it being your closet. That’s the role train him and let him get back there, (and we most almost November … I was of the younger sister. She plenty of exercise. Max certainly will) I hope this old cutting it close. wears hand me downs. will need to be the only Max article brings you at least a How my children accu- Look it up.” pet in the house. Max is small smile. mulate masses of clothes is Back and forth. Back already neutered so his adoption fee is $75. Also, please know that beyond me! But they do. and forth. We carry on for Please call the shelter at 615-773-5533 to schedule Becky and I hope and pray And by the end of fall, hours. an appointment to meet Max, or come during you and your loved ones these clothes can be found Sometimes they try to OPEN HOURS Tuesday – Thursday from 11:30-5:30. are staying well and soon stuffed in random drawers, escape and I’ll turn to find enough, we can all get back under their bed, on top of one gone. I wouldn’t notice OPEN HOURS: Tues–Thurs from 11:30-5:30 to cleaning out closets and the armoire, in each oth- but for the fact their sibling Mt. Juliet Animal Care & Control all the other, everyday, er’s rooms, on the floor and immediately outs them. 115 Industrial Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 mundane things that made sometimes, just sometimes, “Bring me more garbage life so good! in their actual closets. bags,” I yell to the one now AVENUE Hundreds of socks in all hiding downstairs. Margaret Dixon, ANIMAL sizes and colors are dumped Drawer by drawer, closet REALTOR® HOSPITAL SPONSORS Page 12, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, APRIL 1, 2020 TN experiences increase in unemployment Tennessee and the nation experience spike in unemployment claims due to COVID-19

Staff Reports States Department of Labor. ployment claims. The latest the previous week’s revised The department is current- For the week ending figure represents a nearly national level. ly expanding capacity and The state of Tennessee March 21, 2020, Tennes- 20 fold increase in week-to- Week ending March 21, exploring other methods to experienced an unprece- seans filed 39,096 initial week claims. 2020, at a glance: increase its workforce. dented spike in new initial claims for unemployment Nationwide, Americans •New: 39,096 The maximum weekly unemployment claims ac- insurance benefits. The filed 3,283,000 new un- •Last week: 2,702 unemployment benefit in cording to data released week prior, the state re- employment claims, an in- •Difference: 36,394 Tennessee is $275 before March 26 by the United ceived 2,702 new unem- crease of 3,001,000 from Currently, the Tennes- the deduction of federal tax- see Department of Labor es. Claimants receive this and Workforce Develop- benefit through a debit card ment (TDLWD) is processing or direct deposit to a bank these claims as quickly as account. possible to determine eligi- In Executive Order No. bility and distribute benefit 15, Governor Bill Lee tem- payments. porarily suspended Ten- TDLWD has added ad- nessee’s one-week waiting ditional resources to help period to receive benefits. process the influx of new Typically, the state pays claims, including training the first week of benefits af- 200 department employ- ter four consecutive weekly ees to shift their job tasks certifications. During this to unemployment. Soon, temporary suspension, the nearly one-third of TDL- state will pay the first week WD employees will work to of benefits as soon as an provide customer service unemployment claim is ap- and process new claims. proved. THE CHRONICLE OF MT. JULIET IN YOUR MAILBOX TRADITIONAL BANKING WEEKLY! SERVICES DURING for only - NON TRADITIONAL TIMES $15 /year

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