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Herald-CitizenTUESDAY,Herald-Citizen DECEMBER 31, 2019 | COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE 117TH YEAR | NO. 266 75 CENTS Farley looks to restore agency funding

BY JIM HERRIN “At the end of the budget was reoccurring, it won’t take proved a motion to do so. Farley said he will be meet- HERALD-CITIZEN process last year in the Gen- long before that starts really Farley also announced that ing Jan. 3 with TTU represen- eral Assembly, we had a legis- hurting us long range.” the development district will tatives to formalize the new As the Tennessee General lator over in West Tennessee Farley said he has already now be overseeing the area’s arrangement. Assembly prepares to con- that had a pet project. He addressed the issue with Small Business Development “We’ll probably have to en- vene in January, Mark Farley needed some money,” Farley some of the area’s represen- , a program that has ter into a contract with Ten- is concerned about money. said. “At the last minute, he tatives. traditionally been housed nessee Tech,” he said. “Right The executive director took $174,000 away from all “We’ve had meetings with on the campus of Tennessee now, we’re at the point (that) of the Upper Cumberland nine development districts Cameron Sexton and other Tech. Tech is trying to decide what Development District and the and put it toward his pet legislators,” he said. “I’d like “With all the growth that role they’re going to play. Upper Cumberland Human project.” for this board to sign on to (a) is going on at Tech, they have They still want to be a part- Resource Agency told board For the UCDD, the loss letter to send to all of our leg- decided that they don’t have ner, (but) for the most part, members this month that “worked out to be $19,000.” islative delegation, just ask- capacity anymore for it,” he they’re going to hand the some previous political ma- “That doesn’t kill us,” ing that they restore that.” said. “They’re going to turn day-to-day operations of the neuvering has deprived the Farley said. “But moving for- The UCDD executive that operation over to the UCDD of vital funds. ward, because that (funding) committee unanimously ap- development district.” SEE FUNDING, PAGE 2 Hoot HC’s What are top story those leaf of 2019 balls? BY LINDSAY MCREYNOLDS HERALD-CITIZEN H-C STAFF REPORTS

Editor’s Note: The top 10 list was Question: I want to know what those big compiled based on the number of clicks balls of leaves are that I am seeing in bare stories received on the Herald-Citizen trees. Most are about the size of a basket- . ball, but some are much larger. I have two of them in my back yard and high wind ONE doesn’t seem to bother them at all. The city of Cookeville rallied Answer: University of Tennessee Ex- around a 31-year-old radio station ac- tension Agent Wayne Key said it’s all about count executive who survived weeks squirrels. of eliminations to be crowned the “Most ground squirrels hibernate in winner of the 17th season of NBC’s winter, but not the Eastern grey squirrel,” “The Voice.” he said. “Eastern grey squirrels stay active The story of Jake Hoot being select- all year round. Throughout the winter, you ed for the popular singing show by can see them running around digging small singer Kelly Clarkson back in Sep- holes in the snow looking for nuts that they tember was the most clicked on story hid in the summer and fall. Eastern grey online in the Herald-Citizen in 2019. squirrels stay warm at night in nests. They Hoot will perform a free welcome will use existing tree cavities, but if none home concert at 1 p.m. Saturday at are available they will build a leaf ball the Tennessee Tech Hooper Eblen home called a ‘drey.’ These balls of leaves Center. actually have three parts: the base, the outer layer and the inner core. Squirrels TWO build the base for their nest out of sticks so Nearly a year ago, the Cookeville that the nest has lots of support. The outer Police Department placed Officer layer of leaves looks messy and fl uff y, but it Kyle Farley on administrative leave really helps to block the cold wind. Inside, after he was arrested for aggravated the nest has an inner, warmer core of leaves assault and domestic assault in White tightly woven or packed together with grass County. and thin strips of tree bark. In the extreme Farley subsequently resigned his cold, two squirrels may share the same nest position with CPD and was later to help stay warm.” indicted by the White County Grand Question: Can children or anyone have Jury for the same charges. their birthday parties at Dogwood Park? Who do we contact to have parties there? THREE Answer: Cookeville Leisure Services Ten-year-old Ian Austin was iden- Director Rick Woods said, “With the excep- tified as the victim in a shooting tion of the Performance Pavilion, we do not earlier this month. reserve space within Dogwood Park for par- Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and ties or group activities. So there is no exclu- the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s sive use of any area within Dogwood Park. Office are investigating. C ookeville’s J acob Hoot sang the National A nthem at the Park users may have birthday parties in the A few days after the shooting, DA C arolina P anthers game Sunday and is headed to Dallas to park as long as they are not disrupting and/ sing the National A nthem at the W inter C lassic on New Year’s SEE STORIES, PAGE 2 Day. SEE KNOW, PAGE 2 Monterey police to off er traditional gun permit class

BY JIM HERRIN Under the new handgun ment’s page, that The cost of the class is $50 tory eight hours long. HERALD-CITIZEN law, a permit to carry a class will be held Saturday, per person and must be paid Required items to bring concealed handgun could be Jan. 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 prior to attending the class. the day of class include your As the Monterey Police obtained after online train- p.m. at the police department The fee can be paid at the confi rmation number, proof Department makes plans to ing of at least 90 minutes. building on Commercial police department during the of payment, a weapon, which off er a state-certifi ed hand- The current handgun car- Avenue. regular offi ce hours. will be inspected prior to gun carry permit class in ry permits, to be known as All applicants will have to The department also urges qualifying, and 50 rounds January, Tennessee is chang- “enhanced handgun carry submit an online application attendees to “wear appropri- of ammunition. For more ing the law related to permits. permits,” would still remain at the following web address ate attire.” information call 931-839-2323 As of Jan. 1, the state is an option. Those permits http://dl.safety.tn.gov//#1. “No T-shirts with obscene between the hours of 7:30 a.m off ering a new concealed car- require eight hours of in-per- After fi lling out the required language or pictures will be and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. ry-only handgun permit that son training with live fi ring information, applicants allowed,” the post said. “If “If you’re planning on doesn’t require an applicant required, and that’s what the should print off a confi rma- you do you will be asked to coming to the class you must to demonstrate the ability to MPD is off ering. tion number and bring it with leave.” fi re a weapon. According to the Depart- them at the time of class. The class will be a manda- SEE PERMIT, PAGE 2 herald-citizen.com INDEX 1 section | 12 pages OBITUARIES Page 5 DEAR ABBY 6 COMICS 11 OPINION 4 George Rodgers, Gainesboro John Compton, Willow Grove Willard Peake Jr., Algood CALENDAR 3 CROSSWORD 11 SPORTS 7 Mauna Crabtree, Joelton Luther Burford, Livingston CLASSIFIED 9 LIVING 6 SUDOKU 11 Roosevelt Ashburn, Baxter Virginia Turner, Cookeville

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Call 931-653-4151 2 HERALD-CITIZEN FROM PAGE 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 herald-citizen.com 0LOTTERY0 0ARRESTS0 Monday Cash 3 Timothy Dewayne Thaddues Spady III, Evening 2-7-5, Lucky Franklin, of Pointe of North Dixie Avenue, Sum: 14 Cove Circle, Cookeville; Cookeville; arrested by Midday 5-9-5, Lucky Sum: 19 arrested by the Algood the CPD for interfering Morning 4-6-7, Lucky Police Department for with an emergency Sum: 17 domestic assault; bond phone call and aggra- Cash 4 is $1,250. vated assault; bond is Evening 1-7-5-3, Lucky Billy Joe Nix, of Cowen $5,000. Sum: 16 Road, Cookeville; ar- Marshall Irvine Doug- Midday 3-5-0-3, Lucky rested by the Tennessee las, of Carr Ridge Road, Sum: 11 Department of Correc- Silver Point; arrested by Morning 3-6-1-2, Lucky tions for three counts the APD for manufac- BEN WHEELER | HERALD-CITIZEN Sum: 12 violating community turing/delivering/sell- The A lgood F armer’s M arket has seen some progress with the Cash4Life 08-32-39-58-60, Cash supervision and two ing/possessing meth- concrete pad, storage room and bathroom having been completed. Ball: 4 counts violating the sex amphetamine; bond is Tennessee Cash off ender registry; bond $7,500. 19-30-31-32-34, Bonus: 2 is $3,500. Kaleb Ryan Carlile, of Est. jackpot: $500,000 Robert B. Sumner, of Suff olk Drive, Cookev- Progress made on Algood Stone Bridge Road, ille; arrested by the Antioch; arrested by the Tennessee Highway 0READERREADER SSERVICESERVICES0 CPD for resisting arrest Patrol for driving under and failing to appear; the influence; bond is Farmer’s Market project Address: bond is $500. $1,000. 1300 Neal St. BY BEN WHEELER man-Fowler to enter 2018. Cookeville, TN 38501 HERALD-CITIZEN into an agreement with The project eventual- Tennessee College ly went out to bid, with Mailing Address: The Algood Farmer’s of Applied Technol- results coming back in KNOW: Can you have parties Market project has seen ogy-Livingston for February 2019. Ulti- P.O. Box 2729 some progress as the students to build the mately, the project was Cookeville TN 38502 year comes to a close. market. delayed when the coun- in Dogwood or other parks? The concrete pad for With the holidays, cil received bids well Phone: 931-526-9715 the market, the storage the next phase of the over budget, including Fax: 931-526-1209 FROM PAGE 1 and not cooking in the closet and bathroom market is on hold until one for $185,000 for a park.” have been completed, students return from wooden structure. News or interfering with, or but there will be a bit of the holiday break. Council members [email protected] prohibiting others’ uses IS THERE something you’d waiting before the next The Farmer’s Market then spoke with a local Sports of the park, and as long like to know? Email your phase. has been in the works contractor about doing [email protected] as they are not using questions to editor@her- Algood City Council for some time, with the project for only the Advertising any devices that pene- ald-citizen.com or mail to members approved a discussions between cost of materials, an [email protected] trate the ground (tent 1300 Neal St., Cookeville resolution allowing council members and arrangement which Living pegs, sign stakes, etc.), TN 38501. Mayor Lisa Chap- the public going back to ultimately fell through. [email protected] Circulation [email protected] Business News [email protected] Celina man charged with attempted Church News [email protected] School News murder, aggravated assault [email protected] TBI — An investiga- in Celina. formation that James Classified Ads tion by special agents Shortly be- Jeff ery Carmack, 44, [email protected] with the Tennessee Bu- fore 9 p.m. was the individual reau of Investigation, Monday responsible for shoot- Letter Guidelines the Clay County Sher- evening, ing the victim. Further All letters to the editor must be iff ’s Offi ce, the 13th Ju- Dec. 30, investigation revealed signed and include the writer’s dicial District Attorney depu- that Carmack also fi red name, address and phone General’s Offi ce and Carmack ties with shots at a second per- number. Letters are subject to the Tennessee Highway the Clay son, but did not strike editing and/or rejection. A strict Patrol has resulted in County Sheriff ’s Offi ce that individual. 400-word limit will be enforced. the arrest of a Celina responded to an in- Tuesday morning, Send letters to the mailing man on attempted mur- cident at a residence TBI agents obtained address listed above, or email der and assault charges along Poor House Ridge warrants charging to [email protected]. in connection with an Road, where a man had James Carmack with incident Monday night. been shot. The victim two counts of Attempt- Order a Photo At the request of was transported to a ed First Degree Mur- Every photograph taken by a 13th District Attor- local hospital for treat- der and two counts of Herald-Citizen photographer ney General Bryant ment. Aggravated Assault. and published in the paper JIM HERRIN | HERALD-CITIZEN Dunaway, TBI Agents During the course He was booked into the is available for purchase. Go Executive Director M ark F arley, center, at this began investigating an of the investigation, Clay County Jail on a to www.herald-citizen.com month’s meeting of the U pper C umberland incident that occurred agents developed in- $300,000 bond. and click on “Photo Gallery.” Development District board. Also, many photos included in online stories are available for purchase. FUNDING: Farley works to STORIES: Hoot, development, JRMC, drag Subscriptions To subscribe, call 931-526-9715. restore money to UCDD queens among the H-C’s top 10 stories of 2019 Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AmEx accepted. FROM PAGE 1 loan fund, the work FROM PAGE 1 Interstate Drive from not comment specifi cal- Rates: we’re already doing with Scenic Drive, which ly on why Holmes was 3 mo 6 mo 1yr Small Business Develop- businesses, retail devel- Bryant Dunaway said is the site of a former fi red, and attempts to Carrier or ment Center over to the opment (and) everything it was probably self-in- trailer park. reach Holmes by phone Mail: 385 development district.” we’ve got going on, they fl icted. The property is zoned by the Herald-Citizen Zip Code $28 $54 $95 Farley said the univer- thought we would be a regional commercial, have been unsuccess- Print & sity initiated the conver- great fi t,” he said. “We FOUR which would allow ful. E-Edition $29 $56 $98 sation. appreciate them think- Jamestown Regional for businesses such as E-Edition Only $21 $42 $84 “With our revolving ing about us.” Medical Center was restaurants, hotels or NINE Mail: Outside ordered to close back offi ce space, although The Casal family of 385 Zip $49 $85 $143 in May after the IRS no specifi c businesses Cookeville competed on Mail: Outside reportedly placed a have been announced the game show Fam- Tennessee $82 $132 $220 PERMIT: New type off ered lien on the property for yet. ily Feud in January unpaid taxes. 2019. The Casal team Miss Your Paper? An application to SEVEN consisted of mother Your carrier is an independent under state law starting Jan. 1 reopen the hospital has A single-vehicle and father, Gladys and contractor. However, as a service FROM PAGE 1 a permit. been submitted to the car crash claimed the Michael, and three of to our subscribers, our circulation The Tennessee chap- Center for Medicaid lives of two Cookeville their older daughters, department is open from 8 a.m. call the PD and get your ter of Moms Demand and Medicare Services, High School students Alexa, Jazmin and until 4 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. until 6 name on the list,” the Action for Gun Sense in but the hospital re- in February. The two Kaitlyn. p.m. Tuesday-Friday and from post said. “You cannot America, a nationwide mains closed. juniors, Leigh Ann 7-9 a.m. Sunday to answer calls. just show up that day.” organization working to Eldridge and Layton TEN Call 931-526-9715. According to the curb gun violence, also FIVE Profi tt, were reportedly The Herald-Citizen Associated Press, the opposed the bill. A drag queen sto- driving on Pippin Road reported in February Herald-Citizen National Rifl e Associ- In late November, the ry hour at the Put- when their car left the 2019 that an eighth USPS 313-680 ation’s legislative arm Tennessee Department nam County Library roadway, overturned grade math teacher at ISSN 8750-5541 backed the new Tennes- of Safety and Homeland prompted more than and struck a tree. Avery Trace Middle The Herald-Citizen is published after- see law, contending that Security began accept- 100 people to protest School was suspended noons Tuesday through Friday and the testing procedure ing applications from in January. The group EIGHT without pay following Sunday morning except New Year’s was time-consuming vendors seeking to off er had reserved a meeting Tennessee Tech an investigation of a Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and burdensome. But online concealed-carry room at the library but Director of Athletics complaint against him. Day and Christmas Day by Cookeville Newspapers, Inc., at 1300 Neal St., the Tennessee Firearm class. Only two have later moved it to anoth- Mark Wilson an- A parent of an ATMS P.O. Box 2729, Cookeville, TN 38502. Association opposed it, been approved so far: er location. nounced last month student alleged that Periodicals postage paid at Cookeville contending that other Clarksville Guns and that head Kyle Rivers had hit a TN. POSTMASTER: send address states may refuse to ac- Archery Tennessee SIX coach Justin Holmes student. changes to Herald-Citizen, P.O. Box 2729, Cookeville TN 38502. knowledge Tennessee’s Carry Permit Online The Cookeville had been removed from Putnam Schools The Herald-Citizen is a member of existing handgun carry School and Tier One Planning Commission his position “due to Director Jerry Boyd the Tennessee Press Association permits or only the new Tactics. approved a 12.49-acre conduct that is incon- issued the suspension and the Associated Press. The As- ones. The group also Concealed-carry only preliminary plat for sistent with the expec- that included extra sociated Press is entitled exclusively to use for publication news printed in said adding the permit permit holders cannot the Scenic Bluff s devel- tations and standards training and counsel- the Herald-Citizen. could get in the way of carry their weapon on opment back in Sep- Tennessee Tech has for ing for Rivers, who did its goal of being able to any state college or uni- tember. The proposal all head coaches.” not return to teach at carry weapons without versity campus. includes a new road to Tech offi cials would ATMS. Jack McNeely WEATHER Editor & Publisher Tonight Thursday Friday Readings Lindsay McReynolds Partly cloudy, low around 30. Rain. High near 52. Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, high near Monday’s high in Cookeville was 53, low 35. Monday’s Managing Editor 60. high in Monterey was 48, low 33. Wednesday Thursday Night Roger Wells Mostly sunny, high near 48. Rain. Low around 46. Friday Night Almanac Advertising Director A 50% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, Tuesday is the 365th day of the year, with none remain- Wednesday Night low around 37. ing. The sun sets at 4:37 p.m. and will rise at 6:53 a.m. Keith McCormick Increasing clouds, low around 36. Wednesday. The moon is a waxing crescent with 25% of Circulation Manager the visible disc illuminated. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 HERALD-CITIZEN 3 herald-citizen.com 0CALENDAR0 The Community Calendar is a daily list of events hosted Militiamen breach US Embassy in by nonprofit groups in Putnam, White, Overton & Jackson counties. To be included, call 526-9715 & ask for the news- room secretary or email [email protected]. Be Baghdad; Trump blames Iran sure to include your name & number as well as a time, date & location of the event. Deadline for Tuesday-Friday’s paper BAGHDAD (AP) — is noon the day before. Deadline for Sunday is noon Friday. Dozens of Iraqi Shiite Church-related items are published in a separate calendar militiamen and their in the Religion section each Friday. Deadline for church supporters broke into calendar items is noon Wednesday. the U.S. Embassy com- pound in Baghdad on TUESDAY, DEC. 31 and Lynne Looney. Tuesday, smashing a Music & Dance: Silver 1-4 p.m. Admission main door and setting Point Community Cen- is free, everyone wel- fi re to a reception area, ter every Tuesday night, come. Cookeville Art, angered over deadly 6:30-9 p.m., free event. 186A S. Walnut Ave. 526- U.S. airstrikes target- Features Cumberland 2424. ing the Iran-backed Country Band. MONDAY, JAN. 6 militia. U.S. guards Crafter’s Club: 9-11 a.m. Public Meeting: To dis- fi red tear gas and palls Millard Oakley Public cuss preliminary plans of smoke rose over the Library, 107 E. Main for future Dogwood grounds. Street, Livingston. Park development. 5:30 An Associated Press WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 p.m. Cookeville City reporter at the scene Cookeville Residential Hall, 45 E. Broad Street. saw fl ames rising from Garbage Pick-Up: Garbage Open Studio/Covered Dish: inside the compound AP collection will not run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring and at least three U.S. Protesters burn property in front of the U.S. embassy compound, in Wednesday, Jan. 1. arts & crafts to work soldiers on the roof Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Dec. 31. Wednesday routes will on. Cookeville Art, 186A of the main embassy be collected Thursday. S. Walnut Ave. 526-2424. building. There was responded, and always deadly U.S. airstrikes U.S. infl uence in the Carts need to be at Young at Art: Art class a fi re at the reception will. Now Iran is or- on Sunday that killed region and also weaken street by 7 a.m. for grades 1 thru 8. 4-6 area near the com- chestrating an attack 25 fi ghters of the Iran- Washington’s hand in Solid Waste Closed: p.m. Please call offi ce pound’s parking lot but on the U.S. Embassy in backed militia in Iraq, its maximum pressure The Recycling Cen- for openings. Cookev- it was unclear what Iraq. They will be held the Kataeb Hezbollah. campaign against Iran. ter, Transfer Station, ille Art, 186A S. Walnut had caused it. A man fully responsible. In The U.S. military said Iraq has long strug- Landfi ll & Convenience Ave. 526-2424. on a loudspeaker urged addition, we expect Iraq the airstrikes were gled to balance its ties Centers will be closed, Line Dance Class: 1-3 p.m. the mob not to enter to use its forces to pro- in retaliation for last with the U.S. and Iran, in observance of New $4/person. Great exer- the compound, saying: tect the Embassy, and week’s killing of an both allies of the Iraqi Years Day. There will be cise for mind & body! “The message was de- so notifi ed!” he tweeted American contractor government. But the no Community Service. Cookeville Communi- livered.” from his estate in Palm in a rocket attack on an government’s angry Closed: L.B.J. & C. ty Center, 240 Carlen President Donald Beach, Florida. Iraqi military base that reaction to the U.S. air- Development Corpora- Drive. Call 526-8015. Trump blamed Iran for There were no it had blamed on the strikes and its apparent tion Head Start Central TUESDAY, JAN. 7 the embassy breach and reports of casualties, militia. decision not to prevent Offi ce will be today. Watercolor Class: Age called on Iraq to protect but the unprecedent- The developments the protesters from Annual New Year’s Day 16 to adult, 10:30 a.m.- the diplomatic mission. ed breach was one of represent a major reaching the embassy Hike & Potluck: 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. bring your “Iran killed an Amer- the worst attacks on downturn in Iraq-U.S. signaled a sharp dete- Edgar Evins State Park, own supplies. Please ican contractor, wound- the embassy in recent relations that could rioration of U.S.-Iraq Silver Point. Meet at call offi ce for open- ing many. We strongly memory. It followed further undermine relations. marina parking lot ings. Cookeville Art, next to covered picnic 186A S. Walnut Ave., shelters 10 a.m. Drop off 526-2424. covered dish to share L.B.J. & C. Head Start: Hanukkah attacker charged with hate crimes if you wish to stay for Special called Policy the feast. Hike 2½ miles Council meeting, 5 p.m. MONSEY, N.Y. (AP) disorder and schizo- with park ranger, more Meets at L.B.J. & C. De- — A man charged with phrenia. Another at- hiking on your own velopment Corporation, federal hate crimes torney retained by his later if you wish. Call 1150 Chocolate Drive, Monday in a bloody family, Michael Suss- 931-646-3080 or 800- Cookeville. attack on a Hanuk- man, said Thomas had 250-8619. Visit www. Cookeville Coin Club: kah celebration had been hearing voices foeesp.com or https://tn- Meets at 1st Presbyte- handwritten journals and may have stopped stateparks.com/parks/ rian Church Fellow- containing anti-Semitic taking psychiatric med- about/edgar-Evins. ship Hall (basement references and had re- ications recently. THURSDAY, JAN. 2 entrance) at 20 N. Dixie cently used his phone to The stabbings on the Blood Drive: 11 a.m. to 3 Ave. Doors open 5:30 look up information on seventh night of Ha- p.m. Algood Walmart. p.m. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Hitler and the location nukkah came amid a For more information Visit with fellow collec- of synagogues, authori- series of violent attacks visit bloodassurance. tors & do some trading. ties said. targeting Jews in the org/walmartalgood. Everyone welcome! Grafton Thomas, 37, region that have led Dance: There will not WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 was held without bail af- AP to increased security, be a dance this week-we UDC, Captain Sally Tomp- ter appearing in federal Members of the Guardian Angels, left, a particularly around return on Jan. 9. kins 2123: Monthly meet- court in White Plains on volunteer safety patrol organization, stand religious gatherings. Cookeville Community ing, 1 p.m. at the Upper fi ve counts of obstruct- in front of the Chabad Lubavitch World A criminal complaint Center. Diff erent bands Level of the Cookeville ing the free exercise Headquarters, Monday in Brooklyn. said journals recovered every week. Mostly Putnam County Li- of religious beliefs by from Thomas’ home country & a little bit of brary. attempting to kill with a from his car, along with judge who asked him if in Greenwood Lake rock & roll. $5 entry fee. Art 411: Adult art class, dangerous weapon. Five a knife smeared with his head was clear that included comments FRIDAY, JAN. 3 noon-2 p.m. Please people were stabbed and dried blood and hair, he was “not clear at all” questioning “why ppl Train Tales: 10:30-11 call offi ce for open- slashed in the Saturday prosecutors said in a and needed sleep. But he mourned for anti-Sem- a.m. Cookeville Depot ings. Cookeville Art, attack north of New criminal complaint. added: “I am coherent.” itism when there is Museum, 116 W. Broad 186A S. Walnut Ave., York City. Thomas, his ankles His court-appoint- Semitic genocide” and Street. Free activity for 526-2424. A blood-stained 18- shackled, shuffl ed into ed attorney, Susanne a page with drawings preschool children. Call High School Art Class: inch (45-centimeter) the courtroom in a pris- Brody, said Thomas has of a Star of David and a 520-5455. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Please call machete was recovered on jumpsuit, telling a struggled with bipolar swastika. Book Sale: Twice Told for openings. Cookev- Tales, used bookstore ille Art, 186A S. Walnut at Putnam County Ave., 526-2424 Library, 4-6 p.m. for THURSDAY, JAN. 9 Prison guard trainees who gave Nazi salute fi red members of Library Plateau Corvette Club: Friends only. (Member- NCCC club, Corvette CHARLESTON, release of the photo. leased Monday detail- tion the word “Nazi” ships available at door). owners only. Meets W. Va. (AP) — West Its release earlier this ing the state’s inquiry but only refers to the Hardbound $2. Paper- 5:30 p.m., on Interstate Virginia’s governor month triggered wide- into the controversial cadets’ action as the back 50¢. Children’s 25¢. Drive in Crossville, at has fi red 34 correction spread outrage. image. “hand gesture.” The Bargain Cart hard- the Outlet Mall. Call offi cer trainees who “As I said from the The summary cadets’ faces were bound 50¢. 414-840-4477 or email were photographed giv- beginning, I condemn determined that an blurred by the state Basic Drawing Class: [email protected] ing a Nazi salute, and the photo ... in the unnamed number of when it released the 12:30-2:30 p.m. All sup- for more info. he fi red their instruc- strongest possible trainees in Academy photo. plies furnished. Please Dance: 6:30-9:30 p.m. tor. He also says four terms,” Justice said in Class 18 began using “Several cadets call offi ce to register for Cookeville Community instructors are being a statement Monday. “I the hand gesture in the recognized it for its class. 526-2424, Cookev- Center. Diff erent bands suspended without pay. also said that this act second or third week historical implications ille Art, 186A S. Walnut every week. Mostly Republican Gov. Jim needed to result in real of training “as a sign and refused to go along Ave. country & a little bit of Justice announced his consequences – termi- of respect” for their with the class,” the SATURDAY, JAN. 4 rock & roll. $5 entry fee. decision Monday after nations and dismissals. correctional academy report read. “Others Coff ee with a Vet: Hosted FRIDAY, JAN. 10 receiving a report from This kind of behavior instructor, Karrie who knew the implica- by Livingston Amer- Train Tales: 10:30-11 state investigators that will not be tolerated Byrd. Other classmates tions of the gesture felt ican Legion Post 4 & a.m. Cookeville Depot the trainees regularly on my watch in any then began using the pressure to fi t in and Aux. Unit 4. 8-11 a.m. Museum, 116 W. Broad gave the Nazi salute agency of state govern- gesture. Justice said joined in. Some of these American Legion Post Street. Free activity for “as a sign of respect” ment.” Byrd has been fi red. class members voiced 4 headquarters, 121 S. preschool children. Call for their instructor in A three-page execu- The executive sum- their concerns to class- Church St., Livingston. 520-5455. the weeks prior to the tive summary was re- mary does not men- mates.” Public & all that have or Indoor Yard Sale: Benefi ts are currently serving Cookeville Art. 8 a.m.-3 are welcome to share p.m. Cookeville Art, coff ee, conversation & 186A S. Walnut Ave., comradeship. 526-2424. Dance: 7-10 p.m. Living- Basic Drawing Class: ston American Legion, 12:30-2:30 p.m. All sup- 121 S. Church St. Per- plies furnished. Please forming band is Slick call offi ce to register for Nickel. Concessions class. Cookeville Art, available. No member- 186A S. Walnut Ave., ship necessary. Family 526-2424. friendly. SATURDAY, JAN. 11 Book Sale: Twice Told Turkey Shoot: 10 a.m. Tales, used bookstore Bring 12, 16, &20 gauge at Putnam County shotguns. Shells & Library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. targets provided. Hardbound3. $2. Paper- Prizes: cash, turkeys, * YOUR PURCHASE WHEN YOU back 50¢. Children’s 25¢. bacon, tenderloins & 5% OFF WISH US A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Bargain Cart hard- ham. Shots $5/each or *Valid only at Baxter, Livingston & Cookeville locations bound 50¢. 5 shots/$20. Benefi ts SUNDAY, JAN. 5 Monterey Lions Club Art Exhibit Reception: Eyesight projects. From “Celebrate Our Diff er- I-40, exit 300, west on ences: Three Women & Hwy 70, just past Bee Baxter Cookeville Crossville Livingston Jamestown Their Art” with Gail Rock rd. on left. Call 145 Fast Lane 606 S. Willow Ave. 57 Cumberland Plaza 870 Overton Plaza 458 North Main St. Eggleton, JoAnne Kikel 931-267-2647. (931) 858-6272 (931) 526-6121 (931) 787-1516 (931) 823-6272 (931) 752-6272 4 HERALD-CITIZEN Opinion TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 herald-citizen.com Herald-Citizen Established 1903 Jack McNeely Editor and Publisher Lindsay McReynolds Managing Editor Kate Cook City Editor Don Foy News Editor In one year and out the other ave you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Me neither. What’s the big rush? What’s the connection between New Year’s and resolutions, anyway? Why can’t we make Hresolutions on Memorial Day or July 4th? Un- less you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to stop procrastinating, why not wait until Labor Day to make a resolution? Not this year’s Labor Day, of course. Next year’s. I’ve never had much luck with resolutions; they are hard to stick to. Since I always ended up breaking them, one year, I decided to make “opposite JIM resolutions.” I resolved to gain weight MULLEN and exercise less, hoping that I would break those resolutions the way I have broken all the others. Wouldn’t you know it, they turned out to be the two resolutions I had no prob- lem keeping. I not only gained weight and stopped We’re celebrating a Christmas cease-fi re exercising, I started smoking and stopped bathing. Everybody likes to think big on the beginning of a hat a great holiday sea- sister Patti came my kids Cameron and Ashley. new year: “This is the year I stop drinking,” we say, son it is. over and spent part She met her grand-nieces Mari- or, “This is the year I quit smoking.” “This is the Know why? of the day with us. lyn, who will be 4, and Penelope, year I stop betting on horses with the kids’ college Congress is on vaca- She and I share who will be 2. fund.” “This is the year I stop embezzling from wid- Wtion, which means all the rest of little common Patti and I sat down and talk- ows and orphans.” “This is the year I stop launder- us get a break from politics. ground when it ed about the family, what we ing money for the Mexican drug lords.” “This is the We’re in the middle of what comes to politics, we’ve been up to lately and lots year I stop serial-killing.” amounts to a national Christ- to put it mildly, and of other things — but not a word At least most of us won’t have to swear off mur- mas cease-fi re in our never-end- MICHAEL she had never even about politics. dering strangers, but if you are going to make a res- ing, 24/7 political civil war. REAGAN been to my house in We had no good reason to olution, don’t try to make more than one. And keep Political bombshells, child- Los Angeles before. discuss or argue politics. it simple. You’ll never stick to your resolution if you ish name-calling, stupid tweet Actually, until this year, I I know how she feels about bite off more than you can chew. Sure, it’s easy to battles, partisan posturing, hadn’t spoken to her since 2004, conservatives and President say you’ll stop stealing other people’s identities on congressional hearings, Demo- when my father’s will was read. Trump. She knows what I think. Jan. 1, and maybe you will for a week or two. But crat primary debates, FBI leaks, But when Patti was recently Why bring it up? then you say to yourself, “Maybe I’ll just cut down,” trade wars, Brexit, Jeff rey asked to do a TV program about The two of us Reagans were and then before you know it, you’re up and running Epstein’s “suicide” … all are our family for a cable station, able to enjoy Christmas Day full-speed—going through trash cans, looking for almost totally absent from the she asked me for my help. without getting mad at each credit card numbers; calling people up telling them news media. The project was going to be other because, as our father they’ve won a prize, if only they’ll confi rm their The best present I received about what life was like for us used to do when his politically birthday and Social Security number. And before this year was that no one talked Reagans before my father ran divided family was together, we you know it, another New Year’s resolution goes politics at my house all Christ- for governor of and completely avoided politics. down the tubes. mas day. politics took over his life and If Patti and I can exchange It might turn out better if we just decided to The “Trump” word was never changed ours forever. gifts and have a wonderful time change one tiny little thing each year, instead of spoken. Neither was the “Pelo- The program idea didn’t work without letting it be ruined by everything. Something simple, like, “I won’t ask for si” word or the “Impeachment” out for Patti in the end, but it politics, I don’t see why every- the extra bacon on my cheeseburgers this year,” or word. brought the two of us together one could not do the same. “I won’t swear in front of the kids—before break- We actually wished each this year for fi rst time since In fact, keeping partisan pol- fast,” or “I’ll stop declaring both dogs as dependents other Merry Christmas, opened 2004. itics out of Christmas — and all on my tax return. Just one of them.” gifts and watched our grand- I met her for lunch a couple of our family holiday gatherings— It’s easy to see why you might want to make big kids go bonkers opening their times, but we had not been with is the best resolution I can think changes in your life after getting hammered on toys. each other at Christmas since of in 2020. sparkling wine and sitting through “Dick Clark’s That’s what Christmas Day 1992 or 1993, when the family Happy New Year. New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” once in the U.S. is supposed to be all got together at my dad’s house again. Every year, you realize that Ryan is intro- about — and used to be. when he was in the early stages ducing more and more acts that you’ve never heard The nicest and most import- of Alzheimer’s. MICHAEL REAGAN is a syndicated of before. You fi nd yourself looking at some com- ant present of all for me this On Wednesday Patti came columnist. His email is Reagan@ pletely unknown pop star singing a hit song you’ve year, however, was that my over for several hours and saw caglecartoons.com. never heard, and thinking, “I have stuff in my freezer older than that kid.” Every year, you are more and more puzzled why thousands of people would want to stand in Times Square in the freezing cold to watch a ball drop. Why you need to worry about Obamacare attacks Now if the ball went up, well, that would be worth the trip. No, actually, that would be pretty dumb, f you’re celebrating a recent can Progress drove they had a favorable opinion of too. How did that become our New Year’s tradition? federal appellate court ruling home the eff ect in the law, compared to 41 percent Why isn’t “going bowling in Cincinnati” our New that overturned language real numbers: who had a negative opinion. Year’s tradition? Or walking around the house in the Aff ordable Care Act - More than 130 Unsurprisingly, Democratic three times backwards, or wearing powdered wigs, Irequiring you to have health million Americans, support ran strongest at 83 or going to bed earlier than usual? insurance or pay a penalty, you according to CAP, percent, pollsters found, while Every year, I think that last one is going to be may want to put away the party have preexisting barely 2 in 10 Republicans (22 my new tradition. It’s getting harder and harder to favors. conditions. They percent) said the same. stay up to welcome in the New Year. Of course, I get That’s because, like a Pan- JOHN L. could end up pay- Tellingly, however, a clear up earlier each year, too. At this rate, someday I’ll dora’s box, the ruling by the MICEK ing more or being majority of independents (52 come full circle: I’ll go to bed at 5 in the afternoon New Orleans-based 5th Circuit denied coverage percent) said they had a favor- and wake up at midnight. Happy New Year! Court of Appeals now puts at entirely. able opinion of the law-and risk other parts of the 2009 law - Overturning the healthcare that’s a constituency that both JIM MULLEN is a syndicated columnist. His email ad- at risk, like the ban on denying law would mean that 45,600 Democrats and Republicans will dress is [email protected]. coverage to people with preex- people in every congressional be vying for in 2020. isting conditions and language district in the country would For now, the Aff ordable Care allowing young people to stay lose coverage. Act also continues to poll better on their parents’ insurance - States would lose $135 billion than Medicare for All, which MODERATELY CONFUSED until they’re 26 years old. in federal funding for people en- is embraced by Democratic Why? Because the appellate rolled in Medicaid and market- presidential candidates Sen. court returned the case to a place fi nancial assistance “in Bernie Sanders and Sen. Eliza- federal court judge in Texas, 2019 alone.” That means those beth Warren. Depending on how who earlier declared the entire costs would either be passed it’s described, public support law unconstitutional, eff ectively along to taxpayers, or, more for a federally run, single-payer starting the clock over again. likely, people would be dropped program charts at 47 to 48 per- Legal experts say this “re- from the rolls. cent, that same Kaiser Family mand and delay strategy,” likely And in the short term, the Foundation poll found. guarantees the Aff ordable Care appellate court’s ruling “will A decade on from its creation, Act will end up before a U.S. harm insurance markets, the Aff ordable Care Act is a Supreme Court that’s even driving premium increases,” bedrock part of the American more conservative than it is said Topher Spiro, CAP’s vice healthcare landscape. now, multiplying the chances president for healthcare policy, And while some may object to the whole law will be declared which will spike “needless anxi- it conceptually, it’s a certainty unconstitutional by the nation’s ety and suff ering for patients.” that most Americans would not highest court. It’s worth pausing to note the want to return to those pre-2009 If you’re thinking “Oh that law’s Republican opponents in days of pre-existing condition won’t aff ect me, I get coverage Congress, abetted by the GOP coverage denials and exploding through my employer,” think attorneys general who brought uncompensated care costs for again. the original Texas lawsuit, don’t hospitals. According to the Urban have a Plan B. So as much as the It’s not perfect. But it’s better Institute, a Supreme Court debate over the Aff ordable Care than nothing at all. And noth- ruling overturning the Aff ord- Act is a legal issue, it’s a politi- ing is exactly what the law’s foes able Care Act will impact every cal one as well. want to return to-and that can’t American who has health in- And right now-public opinion ever be allowed to happen. surance-whether through work, is on the law’s side. Medicare or Medicaid. Fifty-two percent of respon- JOHN MICEK is a syndicated colum- A recent study by the dents to a Kaiser Family Foun- nist. His email address is jmicek@ left-leaning Center for Ameri- dation poll in November said pennlive.com. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 HERALD-CITIZEN 5 herald-citizen.com 0OBITUARIES0 M auna F aye C rabtree W illard Dean P eake J r. J ohn R . C ompton

JOELTON — Mauna ALGOOD — Grave- LIVINGSTON — Fu- 2019, at Overton County Faye Crabtree, 65, of side services will be neral services for John Health and Rehabilita- Joelton, Tennessee, held at noon Saturday, R. Compton, 89, of the tion Center. passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, at Algood Heri- Willow Grove com- Speck Funeral Home Dec. 26, 2019. tage Cemetery for Wil- munity, in Tennessee, is in charge of arrange- She was born Jan. lard Dean Peake Jr., 65, will be held at 2 p.m. ments, 931-823-1201. 10, 1954, in Texas City, of Algood, Tennessee, Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Texas, to the late Wil- better known as “Mean chapel of Speck Funer- liam Clyde Midgett and Dean.” He passed away al Home. Willie Mine Nicholson Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, Burial will be at 1 Midgett. at Ohio Hospice of p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Mauna attended Dayton, Ohio. He was Forest Lawn Cemetery. both Joelton Elemen- born Nov. 20, 1954, in Mr. Compton passed tary and Joelton High Cookeville, Tennessee. away Sunday, Dec. 29, School before moving was working to attract Mr. Peake served in Daniel of California. on to complete her B.A. business to the state the National Guard He is also survived by degree in communica- from Japan. and U.S. Army. He aunts and uncles, Mary V irginia F rances Turner tions and graphic arts In addition to her was an employee at Alice Peake McClellan at Middle Tennessee parents, Clyde and Supply Technologies and Margaret Peake COOKEVILLE — Presley Funeral State University in Willie Mine, she was in Dayton, Ohio. He Hurt, both of Cookev- Virginia Frances Home is in charge of ar- 1976. preceded in death by received his education ille, Virginia Click of Turner, 90, of Cookev- rangements, 528-1044. She began a commu- her uncles, W.N. Smith, at Swallow’s School, Cookeville, James and ille, Tennessee, passed nications career with Charles Vernon Babb Algood School and Victoria Gist of Algood, away Sunday, Dec. 29, the Law Enforcement and Jesse Brady; aunts, Putnam County Senior Richard and Joyce Gist 2019. Planning Agency and Alma Blanche Nichol- High School. of Algood, Johnnie and A private family ser- worked with various son Smith, Alice May He was the son of Judy Cullom of Silver vice will be held. police departments in Nicholson Brady and the late Willard Peake Point; devoted friend, Burial will be in all 95 counties in Ten- Annie Louise Nichol- Sr. and the late Mar- Wallace Roberts of Crest Lawn Memorial nessee. She then began son Babb; and cousins, tha Mae Gist Peake of Algood; and a host of Cemetery in Cookev- working as a communi- Henry Thomas Brady, Algood. Mr. Peake was cousins. ille. cation liaison offi cer for Donnell Babb and Bud- a loving brother and A family and friends’ the Tennessee Supreme dy Babb. uncle and a friend to reunion meal will be Court. Survivors include all who knew him. held at Burton’s Chap- When she announced her husband, Larry Mr. Peake is sur- el Methodist Church to her co-workers Crabtree; cousins, Joy vived by his sister, Car- in Algood, following that she was going to Carlisle, Joe Smith, olyn Peake of Algood; the graveside service, begin working toward Jimmy Midgett, Mari- niece, Selina Peake where everyone is wel- completing her mas- lyn Midgett and Jason of Algood; and son, comed. ter’s degree, she was Babb; brother-in-law, asked if she was going Wayne (Jo) Crabtree; to become an attorney. nephew, Richard Her response was “She Crabtree; niece, Robin wouldn’t become an at- Crabtree; and many Olen R oosevelt A shburn torney for anything in other extended family the world!” Instead, she members. COOKEVILLE — Fu- went to the University Visitation will take neral services for Olen of Tennessee to get her place from 6-8 p.m., Roosevelt Ashburn, 86, master’s in theatre. Thursday, Jan. 2, of Baxter, Tennessee, AP Later, she worked 2020, and again from will be held Wednes- C hurch and community members, including with the Institute for noon until the hour of day, Jan. 1, at 1 p.m. M att P acholcz yk, left, and his wife, F aith Children’s Resources service at 1 p.m., on from the Cookeville P acholcz yk, stand outside W est F reeway and was instrumental Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, chapel of Hooper-Hud- C hurch of C hrist for a candlelight vigil, M onday, in promoting the leg- at Anderson & Gar- dleston & Horner Fu- in W hite Settlement, Texas. islation that prevented rett Funeral Home in neral Home. Bro. Gary children from being Joelton, Tennessee. West will offi ciate. In- sent to adult jails. Interment will follow in terment, with military Firearms instructor took Mauna was also an Joelton Hills Memory honors, will follow in entrepreneur and ran a Gardens. Crest Lawn Memorial business in Downtown Dr. Dean Anderson Cemetery. sister, Rose Lee Goff of out gunman at Texas Nashville called “A will offi ciate at the Mr. Ashburn died Cookeville; brother and Taste of Tennessee.” services. Monday morning, Dec. sister-in-law, Alfred The state of Tennessee Arrangements by 30, 2019, at Cookev- and Faye Ashburn of church service purchased gifts from Anderson & Garrett ille Regional Medical Cookeville; brother-in- her business to give to Funeral Home, 3501 Center. law, Carlyn Thomas WHITE SETTLE- Wilson’s single shot the Japanese delega- Old Clarksville Pike, He was born Nov. of Baxter; grandchil- MENT, Texas (AP) quickly ended the attack tion during the period Joelton, TN 37080, 615- 27, 1933, in Putnam dren, Julie Ashburn — Alarms went off in that killed Wallace, 64, of time that the state 876-2968. County, Tennessee, to and Jamie and hus- Jack Wilson’s head the and White, 67, at the the late John and Mary band, Adam Brown; moment a man wearing West Freeway Church Dunn Ashburn. great-grandchildren, a fake beard, a wig, a hat of Christ in the Fort In addition to his Bradi Madewell Betch- and a long coat walked Worth-area town of Daryl G len parents, he was pre- er, Lillian, Olen and into a Texas church for White Settlement. He said ‘ G eorge’ R odgers ceded in death by his Geneva Brown. Sunday services. the entire confrontation wife, Mary Lou Ervin Family will receive By the time the man was over in no more than COOKEVILLE — Ashburn on Nov. 15, friends at the funeral approached a commu- six seconds. More than Funeral services for 2003; a grandson, Brad home Wednesday, Jan. nion server and pulled 240 congregants were in Daryl Glen “George” Madewell; and sisters 1, from 11 a.m. until out a shotgun, Wilson the church at the time. Rodgers, 59, of Gaines- and brothers-in-law, service time at 1 p.m. and another security “The only clear shot I boro, Tennessee, were Clara Nell Thomas, Active pallbearers volunteer were already had was his head because held Monday, Dec. 30, at Mildred and Jim will be Mitch and Greg reaching for their own I still had people in the Presley Funeral Home Gammill, Melba and Thomas, Edwin Ash- guns. pews that were not all with Lakelan Barham Howard Allison, Betty burn, Tanner Killian, The attacker shot the the way down as low as offi ciating. A private Sue Ashburn and Orby Adam and Olen Brown other volunteer, Rich- they could. That was my family burial will take Goff . and Le Grande Smith. ard White, and then the one shot,” Wilson said place at a later time. He was a graduate of Hooper-Huddleston & server, Anton “Tony” Monday from his home in Daryl Glen Rodgers Baxter Seminary. He Horner Funeral Home Wallace, sending con- nearby Granbury. passed away Thurs- was a veteran of the is in charge of ar- gregants scrambling for As Wilson approached day, Dec. 26, 2019, at U.S. Army. rangements, 526-6111. cover. The gunman was the fallen attacker, he Cookeville Regional chael (Katha) Rodgers He was a retired You may share your heading toward the front noticed fi ve or six other Medical Center in of Cookeville; and assembler with Dana thoughts and memories of the sanctuary as Wil- members of the volunteer Cookeville, Tennessee. fi ance, Donna Elrod of Corporation. at www.hhhfunerals. son searched for a clear security team he had He was born Sun- Gainesboro. Survivors include com. line of fi re. trained with their guns day, Feb. 21, 1960, in In lieu of fl owers, daughter, June “I didn’t have a clear drawn. Wilson said they Detroit, Michigan, to the family request Madewell Smith of window,” he said, refer- had their eyes on the man Burl Rexford Rodgers donations be made to Cookeville; son and ring to church members since he arrived. During and Barbara Jean Near one of the following: daughter-in-law, Milton who “were jumping, the service, White and Rodgers. Tennessee Council of and Donna Ashburn going chaotic.” Wilson, Wilson had stationed Daryl was a loving the Blind, 844-304-2006, of Baxter, Tennessee; a 71-year-old fi rearms themselves at the back father and grandfather. www.tennesseecouncil- instructor who has also of the church, watching He was a simple man oftheblind.org or Mend- been a reserve sheriff ’s him. who loved to hunt, fi sh, ed Hearts Chapter 127, deputy, said: “They were The Texas Depart- camp and spend time Cookeville, Tennessee standing up. I had to wait ment of Public Safety on at the lake. He claimed (Facebook). about half a second, or Monday identifi ed the to be a jack of all trades You may share your L uther R ay Burford a second, to get my shot. attacker as Keith Thomas and master of none. He thoughts or send condo- LIVINGSTON — A 2019, at Overton County I fi red one round. The Kinnunen, 43. His motive was well known for his lences to the family by celebration of life Health and Rehabilita- subject went down.” is under investigation. chocolate pies. Daryl visiting www.presley- service for Luther Ray tion Center. was a very honest man funeralhome.com. Burford, 92, of Living- Speck Funeral Home who always put others Professional services ston, Tennessee, will be is in charge of arrange- before himself. provided by Presley Fu- held at noon Saturday, ments, 931-823-1201. He was preceded in neral Home, 528-1044. Jan. 4, at West End death by a sister, Cher- Church of Christ in yl Ann Rodgers; and a Livingston. brother, Billy Rexford The family will Rodgers. receive friends at the Get your sports physicals He is survived by his service. parents, Burl Rexford Mr. Burford passed done here! Rodgers and Barbara away Friday, Dec. 27, Jean Near Rodgers of Tired of long waits for Cookeville; three chil- dren, Jason (Ashley) your urgenurgent care needs? Rodgers of Silver Point, Tennessee, Jamie (Brent) Watts of Baxter, Tennessee, and Lind- WAITWAWA NO MORE! sey (Shawn) Way of www.presleyfuneralhome.com ComeCome to Highlands Healthcare! Gainesboro; fi ve grand- THE “Because We Care” children, Maggie Watts, Appliance Mart “Nobody cares how much you know until they Korbin Rodgers, Piper 749 S. Jeff erson KimberKimb Logan MS, PA-C Watts, Blakely Way and know how much you care” - Teddy Roosevelt Eva Jean Watts; sister, 315 N. Washington Ave., Suite 190 528-6467 Bryant K. Presley | Seth L. Presley Cookeville, TN 38501 Debi (Richard) Mahan (931) 528-3300 FULL LINE OF KITCHENAID APPLIANCES 695 Buff alo Valley Rd • Cookeville, TN • 931-528-1044 of Baxter; brother, Mi- “WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL” Nosotros habalamos español. Fax: (931) 371-2102 6 HERALD-CITIZEN More! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 herald-citizen.com Bride-to-be With the wanting to keep new year hurt feelings comes new at bay resolutions EAR ABBY: I have an awk- ward wedding conundrum love New Year’s Day. New I hope you can help me Year symbolizes a new with. I am getting married start. A new chance to do Din April and want to invite two things better. A time to co-workers with Ireview the previous year, DEAR ABBY whom I am very decide on need- close. One of them is RECYCLING ed changes, married; the other, and set goals to “Sara,” is in the make postive process of divorc- changes. New ing her husband. Year’s Day and Sara was unhappy LINDSAY MCREYNOLDS | HERALD-CITIZEN New Year’s Eve for years with her are a stopping ABIGAIL almost ex-husband, point and a and we witnessed Get Fit starting point. VAN BUREN the deterioration of Cookeville employees who participate in the city’s Get Fit program were LISA Each year, an- their marriage over recognized during their annual employee lunch at the Leslie Town Centre. LUCK other chapter several years. Seated, from left, are Jennifer Webb – Leisure Services, Lori Henry – Codes is added to our About a year ago, while still Department, Diana LaFever – Customer Service Department, Jackie Dyer – own personal book of Life. married, Sara began an aff air. Police Department, Sgt. Tammy Goolsby – Police Department, Jessica Clark – For me, each year the goal She’s still “seeing” this man — General Department; second row, Robert Merrell – General Department, Daniel is to do better than the year sneaking out, meeting him on Snyder – Fire Department, Patty Partington – Leisure Services Department, Amy before for the health of the his lunch break, going to motels Davis – Leisure Services Department, Brenda Imel – General Department, Lydia environment and my own — while she goes through the Daniels – General Department, Mandy Raper – General Department, Gale Clark health. This year the focus divorce process. She considers – Electric Department, Ashley McKee – Leisure Services Department, Michele is on reducing my carbon them to have been a couple for Scott – Codes Department, Cara Sheets – Leisure Services Department; third row, footprint. The things I’m the past year. Marcus Vincent – Gas Department, Jason Lynn – Water Quality Control, Tom Gaw already doing I will contin- I’m keeping a very tight grip – Electric Department, Jeff Peek – Electric Department, Michael Cade – Leisure ue to do and will strive to on my guest list to control the Services Department, Dustin Roberts – Electric Department, Brian Long – Police improve what I’m not doing costs. I don’t want to pass judg- Department, Heather Spivey – Police Department, Greg Brown – Public Works so well. ment on Sara, but I don’t think Department, Jeff Littrell – Codes Department, Mark Loftis – Codes Department. 1. Eat fresh food grown her situation at present qualifi es Carey Aitkens – Water Quality Control, Jared Bumbalough – Fire Department, locally. I am committed as a true, committed relation- Hal Cook – Fire Department, Matthew Crawford – Police Department, Jennifer to going to local Farmer’s ship, which is the parameter I set Davis – Police Department, Jeff Emerson – Fire Department, Travis Fansler – Market each week to get when deciding who gets to bring Fire Department, Jason Goodwin – Water Quality Control, JR Johnson – Fire fresh veggies and fruits. a plus-one. I also don’t want my Department, Frank McCowan – Leisure Services Department, Lt. Darrin Stout This year my focus will be wedding to be the event where also participated in the city’s Get Fit program. on eating good, fresh food – she “debuts” her new man. my own whenever possible. I know she will feel slighted Purchasing local foods in because in her mind he’s her season is one way to re- boyfriend, and they are a couple. duce your dietary carbon I have met him only once, but Baxter campsite takes best of 2019 runner-up footprint. Even if you don’t because they have been so secre- A campsite, positioned have a yard, you can still tive, he’s a complete stranger to at the end of a quiet road, grow herbs, lettuce or other me. Sara may resent that I invit- about three miles from garden treats in containers ed our other co-worker’s hus- Historic Downtown Bax- as long as they get enough band and not her “boyfriend.” ter, was nominated in No- sunshine. Is there a way I can handle this vember for the 2019 Best 2. Walk instead of drive. tactfully? — BEWILDERED of HipCamp in Tennessee One of the greatest causes BRIDE award. of climate change is the DEAR BEWILDERED: If Belle and Beau Acres is burning of fossil fuels. you invite one close co-worker’s a private property, host- Planning a trip for multiple signifi cant other and exclude the ing nature enthusiasts errands saves gas instead other, there are guaranteed to be from near and far. The of a trip for each errand. hurt feelings. If you explain that owners, Christine and Write down a list of errands you don’t feel she is in a commit- David Klein, opened the that need to be done each ted relationship (after a year!), Eastern Highland Rim week and choose one day to you will get yourself deeper into campsites to create a mu- David Klein and dog Embden, enjoy a campsite fire. do them all. Share the ride hot water because she will be in- tually benefi cial experi- whenever possible. Drive sulted. Believe me, if you do what ence for their homestead instead of fl y. you are considering, it’s going to and visitors to the Upper 3. Reduce or eliminate cost you far more than the price Cumberland area. farms, vineyards, and tire process, and for that meat from the diet. Beef is of two dinners. Christine and David nature preserves across we’re grateful,” Christine one of the most environ- DEAR ABBY: I’m a 67-year- recognized an opportuni- the U.S. Klein said. mentally unfriendly foods. old woman. I’ve been single all ty to provide high-quality “The competition was You can learn more or Raising beef contributes to my life but now wish I could fi nd outdoor experiences with tough, but we couldn’t be plan your next adventure global warming through a companion to share my later a reputable online book- happier with the outpour- at Belle and Beau Acres emissions of methane gas years with. My problem is, I’m ing platform that con- ing of support. Our fans by connecting with them from the digestion process. not interested in a sexual rela- nects outdoor thrill seek- kept us in the top one and through Facebook and Because raising beef is tionship. I have never been good ers with private ranches, two spots during the en- . lucrative, rainforests in at the physical part of intimacy. Brazil and other countries As a result, I’ve had limited are being burned to make experience and not much luck more space for agriculture. with men. When I was younger, I Instead of ordering a ham- had a reasonably healthy sexual burger, order the chicken appetite, but couldn’t seem to sandwich. Substituting tur- do “the act” right, although I key or chicken for beef can enjoyed the prelude. reduce a person’s dietary My idea of a relationship now carbon dioxide emissions would be with a kind, support- by 48% per year. ive man who likes to dance and 4. Replace incandescent enjoy life, but who’s OK with no light bulbs with LED bulbs. sex. Is this a reasonable expec- Although they are more tation at my age, or should I just expensive upfront, they give it all up? I don’t even know last longer and require how I’d go about fi nding such a signifi cantly less energy to partner without fearing I’d have light a room. The energy to to prove myself and experience burn an incandescent bulb more loss. goes 90% to create heat and Incidentally, I had counseling only 10% for light. In the years ago about other issues, and summer, it is a heat source the strong possibility arose about that the air conditioning childhood sexual abuse, but it DALE WELCH must fi ght. LED bulbs use was vague and not resolved. — approximately 75% less WANTING THIS BUT NOT energy than incandescent THAT Wreaths for Confederate Veterans bulbs. DEA R WAN TING: I can’t 5. Reduce dependence guarantee that you will fi nd a In Peaceful Valley. Jack Looper, of the Capt. Champ Ferguson-Standing on the clothes dryer. Hang partner, but there is a website for Stone Camp 2014, Sons of Confederate Vetrans laid a wreath on the graves clothes out on the line asexual people that off ers a lot of of Confederate soldiers from the Texas Rangers, Texas Cavalry and Alabama whenever possible to reduce information as well as a way to Infantry, at the Conley Cemetery, in Peaceful Valley, just outside Monterey . The energy consumption and connect with the rest of the “ace” unarmed soldiers were executed by Federal troops on the nearby Off icer Farm. In save money. An added (short for “asexual”) community. addition to the Confederate soldiers, there’s also at least two Revolutionary War bonus is that it saves your Its members call it AVEN, which soldiers buried there. National “Wreathes Across America” Day was Dec. 19. clothing. The tumbling in stands for Asexual Visibility and the dryer wears clothing Education Network. It can be out faster. found at asexuality.org. You and 6. Never use products many others may fi nd it helpful, containing palm oil. The and I wish you luck in your quest manufacturing of palm oil to fi nd a loving relationship. SC to rent out former Turner beach house contributes to the destruc- DEAR READERS: Well, ST. PHILLIPS ISLAND, and expects to open the compound on the 4,680-acre tion of rainforests. Defor- contentious 2019 is at an end! S.C. (AP) — Guests will soon site for rental starting in St. Phillips Island across estation contributes to loss Please accept my heartfelt good be able to rent a beach house spring 2020, Duane Parrish, the sound from Hilton Head of animal habitats and the wishes for a happy, healthy and that once belonged to bil- director of the South Caro- Island. The state purchased release of captured carbon successful 2020. And if you plan lionaire Ted Turner’s family lina Department of Parks, the land from the media dioxide as trees are burned to be out partying tonight to ring on a private South Carolina Recreation and Tourism told magnate’s family in 2018 for in the clearing process. in the New Year, please be sure island. The Post and Courier. $4.9 million after it original- Choose products that have you have appropriate transpor- South Carolina State The four-bedroom, ly went on the market for the least impact on the envi- tation arrangements and be safe! Parks is fi nishing rehabili- four-bathroom house sits on $24 million, the newspaper ronment. — LOVE, ABBY tation work on the property what was once the family reported. Happy New Year! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 Sports HERALD-CITIZEN 7 herald-citizen.com 0HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS0 0UC CONNECTIONS0 Coe feeling it from long range

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Former Jackson County girls standout Jaycee Coe was feeling it from long range last Sat- urday for her Swedish professional team, the Visby Ladies. The 23-year-old guard made 7-of-11 3-pointers on her way to 21 points during their 77-66 loss to Alvik Basket. Coe added three assists, two steals and one rebound. Coe leads the team in 3-pointers made (27), 3-point percentage (37.0%) and free-throw percentage (80.0%). She’s also second in assists (2.1 apg) and third in scoring (12.3 ppg). ADAM WEST The Monterey High School Wildcats pose with the championship plaque Monday after knocking off North FISHER SCORES 18 TO HELP Sand Mountain (Ala.) High School 84-62 in the title game of the prestigious King of the Smokies Basketball ISRAELI TEAM ROLL TO WIN Tournament in Pigeon Forge. The Wildcats won’t have much time to celebrate as they must now prepare for Former Tennessee Tech men’s a rematch with White County Friday in Sparta. The girls’ game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. basketball standout Anthony Fisher had an outstanding overall game last Tuesday to help lead his Israeli pro- fessional team, Bnei Herzeliya, to an 86-73 win over Elitzur Kiryat Ata. Wildcats win King of Smokies The 33-year-old guard shot 3-of- 6 from long range on his way to 18 points. Fisher currently leads the team in free-throw percentage Upperman girls, boys fall in final holiday basketball tournaments (92.9%), and he’s averaging 10.1 points per game. BY SCOTT WILSON picked up key buckets on drives to game-high 35 points in the loss. HERALD-CITIZEN the basket, while Peyton West found Monterey’s doubleheader with MOORE MAKES MOST OF TIME the range from outside and Jaxon White County will begin at 6 p.m. FOR SUDBURY The Monterey High School Wild- Billings scored in transition. When Another former Golden Eagle bas- cats blew open a close game Monday the quarter ended, Monterey led MONTEREY GIRLS END SKID ketball standout, Josiah Moore, made night, turning a three-point halftime 56-46. WITH WIN IN TOURNEY FINALE the most of his playing time last Sat- advantage to an 84-62 victory over The Wildcats kept the hot hand in The Monterey High School Lady urday for Canada’s . North Sand Mountain (Ala.) High the fi nal eight minutes, outscoring Wildcats ended a nine-game losing In just 10 minutes, the 27-year-old School in the championship game of their opponents 27-16 to create the streak after putting three players guard scored 11 points while chip- the prestigious King of the Smokies fi nal 22-point margin. in double fi gures Monday to earn a ping in two rebounds and an assist Basketball Tournament in Pigeon Jones, Kevin Borjas, Silas Ran- 52-47 victory over Northwestern (Pa.) during the Five’s 115-107 loss to the Forge. dolph, Tucker Phillips and Noah High School in the Winterfest Bas- KW Titans. Moore shot 4-of-5 from The victory pushes Monterey to Saylors all contributed to the Monte- ketball Shootout in Sevierville. the fl oor. 12-2 on the season and helps prepare rey surge. The Lady Wildcats stayed close them for a rematch with area rival Jones led the Wildcats with 21 to Northwestern, trailing only 13-9 JACKSON CONTINUES White County on Friday in Sparta. points. West had 18, while Billings after the fi rst period and 21-20 as the TO DOMINATE IN JAPAN North Sand drops to 8-4. and Saylors scored 12 each. Borjas two teams left the fl oor at intermis- Also representing the purple and Leading 30-27 at the break, the added 10. Randolph added fi ve, while sion. gold, former Tennessee Tech men’s Wildcats produced a 26-point third Cody Allen scored four and Phillips However, in the second half Faith basketball standout Charles Jackson period to begin to create some sep- tallied three. continued to dominate last week for aration from NSM. Cayden Jones Luke Maples led North Sand with a SEE HOOP, PAGE 8 his Japanese professional team, the Hitachi Sun Rockers. 0COLLEGE BOWL CAPSULES0 Last Wednesday, the 26-year-old center was nearly unstoppable, pour- ing in 24 points, 11 rebounds and three assists during the Sun Rockers’ 104-103 Perine leads Gators win over Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo. Jackson shot 10-of-13 from the fl oor. Jackson delivered another dou- to Orange Bowl win ble-double last Saturday, following with 17 points and 11 rebounds along with two blocks, an assist and a steal MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. He also scored on a 10- during the Sun Rockers’ 85-65 win (AP) — Lamical Perine yard run, caught a 16-yard over the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins. scored on a 61-yard run in touchdown pass from Kyle This season, Jackson leads the the opening minute and Trask and was chosen team in fi eld-goal percentage (62.4%). didn’t stop after that, total- the game’s most valuable He’s second in rebounding (10.5 rpg) ing 181 yards rushing and player. and third in scoring (17.2 ppg). receiving with three touch- The win means Florida downs Monday to help No. (11-2), led by second-year MORSE LEADS ITALIAN TEAM 6 Florida beat Virginia coach Dan Mullen, will TO VICTORY 36-28 in the Orange Bowl. likely fi nish in the Top Ten Yet another former Golden Eagle Perine carried 13 times in consecutive seasons for standout, Anthony Morse, led his for a career-high 138 yards the fi rst time since 2008-09. Italian professional team to victory rushing at the end of a so- The Cavaliers (9-5) lost Sunday. The 25-year-old forward so senior season. their fi nal two games, but tallied 17 points, 11 rebounds, two But Perine was too quick still posted their highest AP blocks and a steal as Andrea Costa and speedy for the Cava- win total since 2007. Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) runs to Imola topped San Severo 78-67. liers, as his dash through Trask capped a story- the one yard line as Virginia safety Chris Moore Morse currently leads the team in their secondary on the defends during the second half of the Orange Bowl scoring (18.5 ppg), rebounding (8.0 fi rst series showed. SEE BOWL, PAGE 8 game between Florida and Virginia, Monday. rpg) and fi eld-goal percentage (55.3%). Titans clinch playoff berth with 35-14 victory over Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Vrabel’s now prepare for their intriguing fi rst- playoff debut as a head coach will round matchup with New England. come against the team he helped to “I haven’t had a paycheck with a three Super Bowl titles as player. Patriots logo on it since 2008,” Vrabel But don’t expect the gruff sec- said. “It’s no diff erent than coach- ond-year coach of the Tennessee Ti- ing against them with the Texans or tans to reminisce about his time with coaching against them last year. It’s a the New England Patriots as next huge challenge to go up there and try weekend’s game approaches. to win.” “I’m not emotional,” Vrabel said. The Texans (10-6), who rested quar- “I just know what’s ahead and ... it’s terback Deshaun Watson and other about being focused on the Patriots key players, were locked into the and how I get these guys prepared to AFC’s fourth seed when Kansas City go on the road. You’re basically walk- won earlier Sunday. Houston will host ing into the viper’s den.” the Buff alo Bills next weekend. The Titans secured their playoff Tennessee got its fi rst win at Hous- spot with a 35-14 victory on Sunday ton since Jan. 1, 2012. over the Houston Texans, who had Ryan Tannehill threw for 198 yards LEE WALLS | HERALD-CITIZEN already bested Tennessee for the AFC and two touchdowns for Tennessee Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates his fourth South crown and had nothing to play and will make his playoff debut in quarter touchdown with his teammates during a game against the for. Derrick Henry rushed for a sea- his eighth NFL season. Rookie A.J. Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This 53-yard run also son-high 211 yards and three touch- gave Henry, with 1,540 rushing yards for the season, the title of NFL’s downs for the Titans (9-7), who will SEE TITANS, PAGE 8 leading rusher for 2019. 8 HERALD-CITIZEN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 herald-citizen.com 0SCOREBOARD0 ON TELEVISION (CBSSN) Tech women win big, men fall Alamo Bowl Tuesday, December 31 San Antonio Texas (7-5) vs. Utah (11-2), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Wednesday, Jan. 1 COOKEVILLE (TTU) — Ten- 4-of-5 from the free throw line. lasts 40 minutes. Ole Miss made 11 a.m. Citrus Bowl ESPNU — Georgia Tech at Florida State Orlando, Fla. nessee Tech’s entire roster Freshman Maaliya Owens also adjustments, pulling away for an 1 p.m. Michigan (9-3) vs. Alabama (10-2), 1 p.m. (ABC) netted a basket on Sunday as had a stellar showing against 80-63 victory on Saturday after- ESPNU — Temple at Central Florida Outback Bowl the Golden Eagles (7-4) produced the Bulldogs as she joined Brady noon as the Rebels outscored the 3 p.m. Tampa, Fla. ACCN — Miami at Clemson Minnesota (10-2) vs. Auburn (9-3), 1 p.m. (ESPN) an impressive 94-45 rout of the in double-digits with a career Golden Eagles 49-31. 3:30 p.m. Rose Bowl Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs night, scoring 16 points, shoot- “I think our basketball team CBSSN — The Arizona Bowl: Georgia State vs. Wyo- Pasadena, Calif. ming, Tucson, Ariz. (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (10-3), 5 p.m. (ESPN) (5-8) at the Hooper Eblen Center ing 4-of-10 from 3-point range. is continuing to get better,” said 4:30 p.m. Sugar Bowl to close out their non-conference Freshman Jada Guinn dished Tech men’s head coach John FS1 — Georgetown at Providence New Orleans schedule and their 2019 slate. out a team-high seven assists. Pelphrey. 5 p.m. Georgia (11-2) vs. Baylor (11-2), 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) ACCN — Boston College at Duke Thursday, Jan. 2 The win extends Tech’s win “We’re hitting some strides. 6 p.m. Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl streak to three-straight contests, GOLDEN EAGLES SEE PROGRESS We are getting better. These BTN — Rider at Wisconsin Cincinnati (10-3) vs. Boston College (6-6), 3 p.m. it’s longest streak since January DESPITE LOSS TO OLE MISS guys want it, so we’re just going 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) FS1 — Butler at St. John’s Gator Bowl 19, 2019. OXFORD, Miss. - For the fi rst to continue creating a culture COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) Jacksonville, Fla. “I thought we started strong, half, Tennessee Tech was giving of accountability and coach and 12 p.m. Indiana (8-4) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN) BTN — Nebraska at Michigan State Friday, Jan. 3 and I thought we fi nished Ole Miss fi ts. teach and lead. I believe they’ll 2 p.m. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl strong,” said head coach Kim The Golden Eagles took mul- respond.” BTN — Indiana at Rutgers Boise Rosamond. tiple leads, including a six-point Jr. Clay and Darius Allen led 4 p.m. Ohio (6-6) vs. Nevada (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) BTN — Maryland at Northwestern Saturday, Jan. 4 A pair of Golden Eagles tal- advantage with 4:09 remaining Tech (3-10) in scoring with 13 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Armed Forces Bowl lied double-fi gure totals in the in the fi rst set of 20 and held a points each. 11 a.m. Fort Worth, Texas win, led by junior Kesha Brady lead for 11:36 of the contest. Tech opens Ohio Valley Con- ESPN — The Belk Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Kentucky, Southern Miss (7-5) vs. Tulane (6-6), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Charlotte, N.C. Monday, Jan. 6 netting a game-high 17 points The reality of the situation, ference play Thursday at East- 1 p.m. Lendingtree Bowl on 6-of-11 from the fi eld and however, is that the game still ern Kentucky in Richmond. CBS — The Sun Bowl: Florida State vs. Arizona State, Mobile, Ala. El Paso, Texas Miami (Ohio) (8-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (10-3), 7:30 2:45 p.m. p.m. (ESPN) ESPN — The Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Kansas State, Monday, Jan. 13 Memphis, Tenn. College Football Championship 3:30 p.m. New Orleans BOWL: WKU Hilltoppers win bowl on last-second field goal CBSSN — The Arizona Bowl: Georgia State vs. Wyo- Clemson (14-0) vs. LSU (14-0), 8 p.m. (ESPN) ming, Tucson, Ariz. Saturday, Jan. 18 FROM PAGE 7 6:30 p.m. East-West Shrine Classic ESPN — The Alamo Bowl: Utah vs. Texas, San Anto- At St. Petersburg, Fla. nio, Texas East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFL) book junior season by throwing NBA BASKETBALL NFLPA Collegiate Bowl 6 p.m. At Pasadena, Calif. for 305 yards. NBATV — Denver at Houston American vs. National, 5 p.m. (FS1) Florida totaled 549 yards, in- Wednesday, January 1 Saturday, Jan. 25 cluding a season-high 244 rush- Senior Bowl COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) At Mobile, Ala. ing, and didn’t punt until mid- 2 p.m. North vs. South, 2:30 p.m. way through the third quarter. ESPNU — East Carolina at Wichita State Sunday, Jan. 26 The Cavaliers’ off ense tried 4 p.m. Hula Bowl ESPNU — South Florida at Southern Methodist At Honolulu valiantly to keep up. Bryce 6 p.m. East vs. West, 10:30 p.m. Perkins threw for 323 yards and CBSSN — Connecticut at Cincinnati COLLEGE FOOTBALL NFL playoff s four scores. 12 p.m. All Times EST ABC — The Citrus Bowl: Alabama vs. Michigan, Or- Wild-card Playoff s MUSIC CITY BOWL lando, Fla. Saturday, Jan. 4 ESPN — The Outback Bowl: Minnesota vs. Auburn, Buff alo at Houston, 4:35 p.m. (ABC/ESPN) LOUISVILLE 38, MISSISSIPPI STATE 28 Tampa, Fla. Tennessee at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) NASHVILLE (AP) — Micale 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 Cunningham threw for 279 ESPN — The Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Wisconsin, Pas- Minnesota at New Orleans, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) adena, Calif. Seattle at Philadelphia, 4:40 p.m. (NBC) yards and two touchdowns and ESPN2 — The Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Wisconsin, Pas- Divisional Playoff s ran for 81 more, and Louisville adena, Calif. Saturday, Jan. 11 capped coach Scott Satterfi eld’s 7:45 p.m. Philadelphia, Seattle or Minnesota at , ESPN — The Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Baylor, New 4:35 p.m. (NBC) debut season by beating Mis- Orleans Houston, Buff alo or Tennessee at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m sissippi State in the Music City ESPN2 — The Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Baylor, New (CBS) Orleans Sunday, Jan. 12 Bowl. NBA BASKETBALL New England, Houston or Buff alo at Kansas City, 3:05 The Cardinals (8-5) rallied 6:30 p.m. p.m. (CBS) from a 14-point defi cit by scor- NBATV — Portland at New York New Orleans, Philadelphia or Seattle at Green Bay, NHL HOCKEY 6:40 p.m. (FOX) ing 31 straight to fi nish their 12 p.m. Conference Championships big turnaround from 2-10 last NBC — The Winter Classic: Nashville vs. Dallas, Dallas Sunday, Jan. 19 season. AP SOCCER (MEN’S) AFC, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) 6:25 a.m. NFC, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) Louisville also fi nally beat Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) scores a touchdown NBCSN — Premier League: Chelsea at Brighton Pro Bowl Mississippi State on the fi eld for against Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) during 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 NBCSN — Premier League: Tottenham at Southamp- At Orlando, Fla. the fi rst time in six tries, though the first half of the Orange Bowl game, Monday, in Miami ton AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ESPN) the series now is tied 3-3 thanks Gardens, Fla. 11:25 a.m. Super Bowl to a pair of forfeits by the Bull- NBCSN — Premier League: Everton at Manchester Sunday, Feb. 2 City At Miami Gardens, Fla. dogs in the 1970s. for 120 yards on 20 carries, and Cory Munson kicked a ca- 1:55 p.m. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (Fox) Mississippi State (6-7) had Makai Polk caught fi ve passes reer-long 52-yard fi eld goal with NBCSN — Premier League: Manchester United at Arsenal BASKETBALL been trying to fi nish the season for a season-high 105 yards as no time left after a rules review with a three-game winning Cal (8-5) won its fi rst bowl game to give Western Kentucky a vic- FOOTBALL AP Top 25 streak for the fi rst time since since 2015. tory over Western Michigan in College bowls The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s college 2013 and only the third time Brandon Peters passed for 273 the First Responder Bowl. basketball poll, with first-place votes in parenthe- All Times EST ses, records through Dec. 29, points based on 25 since the end of World War II. yards and one touchdown for The Hilltoppers (9-4) drove 36 Saturday, Dec. 28 points for a first-place vote through one point for a Instead, the Bulldogs go home Illinois (6-7) in his return after yards in 27 seconds before Mun- Camping World Bowl 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Orlando, Fla. Record Pts Pvs having lost a bowl game in each sitting out the regular-season son kicked his third fi eld goal in Notre Dame 33, Iowa State 9 1. Gonzaga (30) 13-1 798 1 of coach Joe Moorhead’s two fi nale with a concussion. four tries. Cotton Bowl Classic 2. Duke (1) 11-1 753 3 seasons. Peters, who was shaken up The clock had expired and Arlington, Texas 3. Kansas (1) 10-2 730 5 Penn State 53, Memphis 39 4. Baylor 9-1 639 6 again after diving out of bounds Munson was given the fi nal Peach Bowl 5. Ohio State 11-2 621 2 REDBOX BOWL following a scramble late in the play after a fi ve-yard defensive Atlanta 6. Oregon 11-2 619 7 CALIFORNIA 35, ILLINOIS 20 fourth quarter, completed 22 of substitution penalty against the CFP Semifinal: LSU 63, Oklahoma 28 7. Auburn 12-0 578 8 Fiesta Bowl 8. Louisville 11-2 570 4 SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — 37 passes and added a team-high Broncos for having 12 players on Glendale, Ariz. 9. Villanova 9-2 507 9 Chase Garbers threw four touch- 68 rushing yards. the fi eld. CFP Semifinal: Clemson 29, Ohio State 23 10. Butler 12-1 489 11 Monday, Dec. 30 11. Memphis 11-1 461 10 down passes and ran for another Munson had tied the score at SERVPRO First Responder Bowl 12. San Diego State 13-0 382 14 score, leading California over FIRST RESPONDER BOWL 20 on a 31-yarder with 1:36 to Dallas 13. Michigan 10-3 357 15 Illinois in the Redbox Bowl. W. KENTUCKY 23, W. MICHIGAN 20 play. He also kicked a 26-yarder Western Kentucky 23, Western Michigan 20 14. Kentucky 9-3 348 19 Music City Bowl 15. Maryland 11-2 341 12 Christopher Brown Jr. ran DALLAS (AP) — Freshman and missed from 29. Nashville, Tenn. 16. Michigan State 10-3 316 16 Louisville 38, Mississippi State 28 17. West Virginia 11-1 311 23 Redbox Bowl 18. Dayton 10-2 291 18 Santa Clara, Calif. 19. Virginia 10-2 280 13 California 35, Illinois 20 20. Florida State 11-2 244 17 HOOP: Cavs, Lady Cavs prepare for road trip to DeKalb Co. Orange Bowl 21. Penn State 11-2 125 21 Miami Gardens, Fla. 22. Texas Tech 9-3 112 22 Florida 36, Virginia 28 23. Wichita State 11-1 82 25 FROM PAGE 7 night. Aiyana Levy, Brooklyn McWilliams tallied six points Tuesday, Dec. 31 24. Arizona 10-3 74 24 Crouch and Abigail Johnson each. Donoven McCallister Belk Bowl 25. Iowa 10-3 62 26 Charlotte, N.C. Walker and Anna Hudson helped chipped in fi ve points each. Torie chipped in with three points and Kentucky (7-5) vs. Virginia Tech (8-4), Noon (ESPN) TRANSACTIONS Monterey take the lead with Brooks had four points and Jayla Andre Bell scored two. Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas Monday, December 30 layups and dead-eye shooting Cobb scored two points in the Marcel Reed led Montgomery Florida State (6-6) vs. Arizona State (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) BASEBALL from outside. The Lady Wildcats loss. Bell with 20 points in the win. Liberty Bowl American League outscored Northwestern 17-12 McKayla Alvey had 13 points Upperman falls to 11-2 overall Memphis, Tenn. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with LHP after the third quarter to take for Jeff erson County and Cayla and will now prepare to host Kansas State (8-4) vs. Navy (10-2), 3:45 p.m. (ESPN) Dallas Keuchel on a three-year contract. Arizona Bowl — Designated INF Richard Ureña a 37-33 advantage into the fi nal Smith scored 12. King’s Academy on Saturday at Tucson, Ariz. for assignment. Agreed to terms with INF Travis Wyoming (7-5) vs. Georgia State (7-5), 4:30 p.m. eight minutes. Upperman falls to 11-2 on 7:30 p.m. MBA improves to 4-4 on Shaw on a one-year contract. The two teams traded baskets the season and will play Meigs the season. throughout the fi nal period with County today at 3 p.m. in the Monterey getting a slight upper consolation game. Jeff erson COOKEVILLE BOYS, GIRLS CONCLUDE TITANS: Henry runs away hand and holding on to the nar- County improves to 11-3 and will FLORIDA TRIP row fi ve-point victory. battle Oak Ridge at 5 p.m. in the The Cookeville High School Walker led Monterey in scor- championship game. girls and boys wrapped up their with league rushing crown ing with 17 points on the night. Upperman will return home Florida holiday basketball trips Hudson added 13 points and on Saturday to host King’s Acad- Monday. FROM PAGE 7 when Henry scored on Lindsey Wright tallied 13 points, emy at 6 p.m. The Cavaliers lost a 67-60 a 3-yard run with 10:06 too. Mackenzie Wright chipped thriller to Charles Henderson Brown had 124 yards left in the third quarter. in nine points. LATE RALLY FAILS (Ala.) High School in the Hilton receiving and a touch- Henry returned after Julie Wheeler had a game- AS UPPERMAN BOYS LOSE Beach Blowout in Freeport, down. sitting out last week high 23 points for Northwestern. A furious late rally failed Fla. The Lady Cavaliers routed Watson was active with a hamstring injury. The win improves Monterey to Monday night as the Upperman Dutchtown (Ga.) 60-13 in the on Sunday, but coach Houston then used al- 4-10 on the season. Northwestern High School Bees dropped a Sunshine Classic in Daytona Bill O’Brien started AJ most nine minutes on a falls to 7-5. 68-59 consolation decision to Beach, Florida. McCarron instead. 16-play drive that ended Montgomery Bell Academy in The Cavaliers let a narrow 26- Watson was listed as with a 1-yard touchdown OFFENSIVE WOES the Zaxby’s Christmas Classic in 20 halftime lead evaporate in the questionable with a back run by McCarron. COST UPPERMAN GIRLS Clarksville. second half as CHHS outscored injury this week but He evaded the rush The Upperman High School Upperman trailed 13-7 after Cookeville 47-34 to claim the said he was OK. and dived into the end Lady Bees struggled off ensively the fi rst quarter, but cut away at win. Receiver DeAndre zone for the score that Monday in the semifi nals of the the MBA advantage slightly in Bailey Gilliam led the way Hopkins was also cut the lead to 21-14. Andrew Johnson Bank Ladies the second period to trail 22-17 at with 18 points, while Braiden active but did not play, Tennessee made it Basketball Classic in Green- the intermission. Brown and Zach Hall scored and several starters, 28-14 when Henry scored eville. Slow second and third The Bees began to light up 13 each. Kosta Bikakis had six including receiver on a 1-yard run early in periods, only 11 points in total, the nets in the second half, points. Kenny Stills, left tackle the fourth quarter. led UHS to fi nish on the short scoring 16 points in the third The Lady Cavaliers rolled to Laremy Tunsil and That touchdown was end of a 46-38 decision to Jeff er- period and 26 in the fi nal eight the easy win. Cookeville jumped nose tackle D.J. Reader, set up when Brown son County. minutes. However, Montgomery out on top and never looked were inactive. grabbed a nifty 47-yard After leading 12-9 after the Bell Academy matched the Bees’ back. Katie Dunaway and Bailey McCarron threw reception between two fi rst period, the Lady Bees could surge and was able to hang on Gillies led the way with 10 points for 225 yards with an defenders just before manage only eight points in the for the nine-point win. each for CHS. KK Graves scored interception and ran for falling out of bounds. second period and three in the Isaiah Allen led Upperman eight and Emma Webb tallied a touchdown. The Titans padded third to fall behind 27-23 heading with 16 points. Filip Babic six. Tennessee was up the lead when Henry into the fi nal period. added 10 points and Collin Gore Cookeville will travel to by seven at halftime rumbled 53 yards for a Reagan Hurst led Upperman scored nine. Jaxon Fox got seven DeKalb County for a doublehead- and extended the lead touchdown with 2:54 left. in scoring with 10 points on the points while Alex Rush and Jace er on Saturday for a 6 p.m. start. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 CLASSIFIED HERALD-CITIZEN 9 herald-citizen.com

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PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404- unpaid taxes; any restric- the Estate of THERESA Smokey gray and white with STATE OF TENNESSEE, 294-0919 tive covenants, easements ANN GRAGG, deceased The City of Algood will hold 3 white feet. Call (931)537- PUTNAM COUNTY File No.: 19-17664 FC01 or set-back lines that may who died OCTOBER 1ST, a public hearing Tuesday, 3829 12/24, 31, 1/7/20 be applicable; any prior 2019 were issued to the un- January 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm WHEREAS, Danny R Jones liens or encumbrances as dersigned by the Probate at city hall for second and and Sue Ann Buckner ex- Notice of Public Sale well as any priority created Court of Putnam County, fi nal reading of Ordinance WANTED TO RENT ecuted a Deed of Trust to Notice is herby given that by a fi xture fi ling; and to any Tennessee. 644-19 amending the Em- Mortgage Electronic Reg- on Wednesday January matter that an accurate sur- ployee Handbook regarding istration Systems, Inc. As Equal Housing fi 15, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. the vey of the premises might All persons, resident and vacation leave. Ordinance Opportunity Bene ciary, As Nominee following vehicles will be disclose. This property is non-resident, having will be available on line for PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All For Michigan Fidelity Ac- sold to the highest bidder being sold with the express claims, matured or unma- viewing at www.algood-tn. real estate advertised in this ceptance Corp dba Frank- to satisfy a mechanic’s lien reservation that it is subject tured, against the estate com or in person at city hall. newspaper is subject to the lin Mortgage Funding, Inc., currently being held by De- to confi rmation by the lend- are required to fi le same The Public is invited to at- Federal Fair Housing Act Lender and David W. Led- pendable Auto Service on er or Substitute Trustee. with the Clerk of the above- tend. of 1968 and the Tennessee better, Trustee(s), which said vehicle: This sale may be rescind- named Court on or before Human Rights Act which was dated May 12, 2005, ed at any time. The right the earlier of the dates Ann Flatt, makes it illegal to advertise and recorded on May 17, 1998 FORD F-150 is reserved to adjourn the prescribed in (1) or (2) oth- City Recorder “any preference, limitation 2005 in Book 229, Page #1FTRX18L5WNC39711 day of the sale to another erwise their claims will be 12/31 or discrimination based on 667, in Putnam County, Ten- day, time, and place certain forever barred: race, color, religion, sex, nessee Register of Deeds. 1998 LINCOLN SIH without further publication, familial status or national #1LNFM82W6WY709746 upon announcement at the (1)(A) Four (4) months from origin, handicap/disability WHEREAS, default having time and place for the sale the date of the fi rst publi- or an intention to make any been made in the payment 1999 HONDA ULX set forth above. All right and cation of this notice if the such preference, limitation of the debt(s) and obliga- #1HGCG564XXA031097 equity of redemption, stat- creditor received an actual or discrimination.” This tion(s) thereby secured utory or otherwise, home- copy of this notice to cred- newspaper will not know- by the said Deed of Trust 2002 FORD MUSTANG stead, and dower are ex- itors at least sixty (60) days ingly accept any advertising and the current holder of #1FAFP40432F100759 pressly waived in said Deed before the date that is four for real estate which is in vi- said Deed of Trust, U.S. of Trust, and the title is be- (4) months from the date of olation of the law. Our read- Bank National Association, 2004 PONTIAC GRAND lieved to be good, but the the fi rst publication; or ers are informed that all (the “Holder”), appointed PRIX undersigned will sell and dwellings advertised in this the undersigned, Brock & #2G2WS522141117214 convey only as Substitute (B) Sixty (60) days from the newspaper are available on Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee. The Property is date the creditor received an equal opportunity basis. Trustee, with all the rights, 2007 GMC YUKON sold as is, where is, without an actual copy of the notice Equal Housing Opportunity, powers and privileges of #1GKFC13C67J249957 representations or warran- to creditors if the creditor M/F. the original Trustee named ties of any kind, including received the copy of the Herald-Citizen & Region- in said Deed of Trust; and 2008 HONDA HAS fi tness for a particular use notice less than sixty (60 al Buyers Guide #1HGCS11358A013548 or purpose. days prior to the date that 1300 Neal St., Cookeville, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is four (4) months from the TN 931-526-9715 is hereby given that the en- Said sale will take place at THIS LAW FIRM IS AT- date of fi rst publication as (FAX) 526-1209 tire indebtedness has been Dependable Auto Service, TEMPTING TO COLLECT A described in (1)(A): or declared due and payable 2301 Fisk Rd., Cookev- DEBT. ANY INFORMATION as provided in said Deed ille, Tennesee and will be OBTAINED WILL BE USED (2) Twelve (12) months from ROOMS FOR RENT of Trust by the Holder, and sold as is. Dependable Auto FOR THAT PURPOSE. the decedent’s date of that as agent for the un- Service shall reserve the death. STAR MOTOR INN dersigned, Brock & Scott, right to reject and bid be- Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Weekly starting @ $200 PLLC, Substitute Trustee, low amount of invoiced me- Substitute Trustee This 17TH day of DECEM- + tax. Free internet, frig, by virtue of the power and chanic’s lien 119 S. Main Street, BER 2019. guest laundry, movie rent- authority vested in it, will 10/31 Suite 500 als. Pet Friendly, Construc- on January 21, 2020, at Memphis, TN 38103 Signed TONYA CHRIS- tion Crews welcome. 526- 10:00AM at the usual and NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE rlselaw.com/property-list- TENE LOFTIN, EXECUTRIX 9511 customary location at the TRUSTEE’S SALE ing Putnam County Court- Tel: (877) 813-0992 Attorney for the Estate: house, Cookeville, Tennes- WHEREAS, default has oc- Fax: (404) 601-5846 R. LUKE CHAFFIN APTS/DUPLEXES FOR RENT see, proceed to sell at pub- curred in the performance 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 204 N. WASHINGTON lic outcry to the highest and of the covenants, terms AVENUE best bidder for cash, the and conditions of a Deed NOTICE TO BIDDERS COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 NOW LEASING following described proper- of Trust dated March 24, Fixtures for Library ty situated in Putnam Coun- 2011, executed by ADRI- Jennifer Wilkerson, Garden Grove, Ltd. ty, Tennessee, to wit: ANE E HARRIS, conveying Notice to Bidders: The Put- Circuit and Probate Clerk 300 Quinland Lake Ct. certain real property there- nam County Library seeks 421 E. Spring Street Algood, TN 38506 Lying and being in the 14th in described to INTEGRITY four separate bids for fi x- Cookeville, TN 38501 Civil District of Putnam TITLE & ESCROW, LLC, as tures to be installed at the 931-528-1508 931-537-6301 County, Tennessee and Trustee, as same appears Main Branch of the Putnam 12/24, 31 being more particularly de- of record in the Register’s County Library System in TDD# 711 scribed as follows: Offi ce of Putnam County, Cookeville, TN. The bids NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tennessee recorded March are for coff ee tables, shelv- ESTATE OF WILLIAM ROY 1 & 2 BR’s Available TRACT 1: Beginning at 25, 2011, in Deed Book 631, ing units, seating booths, SWAFFORD, DECEASED. Trash pickup provided. a point on the westward Page 459 ; and and a display unit respec- Notice is hereby given that Stove & Refrigerator furnished. right-of-way of Callahan fi fi Laundry & playground on-site. WHEREAS, the bene cial tively. Speci cations and on 17TH day of DECEM- Come & see us for an application. Street, same being Loyd interest of said Deed of bid sheets are available at BER 2019, Letters TESTA- We are an equal opportunity provider. Henry southeast corner, Trust was last transferred Putnam County Library, 50 MENTARY in respect of the thence westward and run- and assigned to Nation- E. Broad St. Cookeville, TN. Estate of WILLIAM ROY 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR Apts / ning with Loyd Henry line star Mortgage LLC d/b/a Bids should be sent to the SWAFFORD, deceased HOUSES NEW $280-$800 and J.H. Swallows line 230 Mr. Cooper who is now the aforementioned address. who died APRIL 8TH, 2019 Cable, Water/Appl’s Furn’d feet; thence southwardly owner of said debt; and Envelope should be labeled were issued to the un- OVER 100 LOCATION 150 feet; thence eastwardly WHEREAS, the under- appropriately respective dersigned by the Probate Kids welcome. Some Pets 200 feet to the right-of-way signed,Rubin Lublin TN, of the item being bid. Bids Court of Putnam County, in Designated Apts. of Callahan Street; thence PLLC, having been appoint- will be opened on Monday Tennessee. Open Mon - Fr running with the right-of- ed as Substitute Trustee by January 13th, 2020 and ap- Soard Properties way of said Callahan Street instrument to be fi led for re- proved by the Library Board All persons, resident and 526-1988 approximately 150 feet to cord in the Register’s Offi ce of Trustees the following non-resident, having Storage units available the place of beginning. of Putnam County, Tennes- day. The Putnam County claims, matured or unma- see. Library reserves the right to tured, against the estate 1BR: CHA, stove, frig. TRACT 2 Beginning at a NOW, THEREFORE, notice reject any or all bids. are required to fi le same Lrg LR, lrg kitchen. Well stake on the South right- is hereby given that the en- 12/31 with the Clerk of the above- maintained older apt. No of-way of Callahan Street, tire indebtedness has been named Court on or before smoking/pets. $400/mo. said stake being George declared due and payable, NOTICE TO CREDI- the earlier of the dates (931)252-8289 Stamps Southeast corner; and that the undersigned, TORS ESTATE OF RALPH prescribed in (1) or (2) oth- thence southeast 50 feet Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as DOUGLAS BROYLES, DE- erwise their claims will be 2BR APT: $500/mo, $500/ along said right-of-way to Substitute Trustee or his CEASED. Notice is hereby forever barred: dep. Text Only (931) 319- a stake; thence southwest duly appointed agent, by given that on 13TH day of 3258. 200 feet to a stake; thence virtue of the power, duty DECEMBER 2019, Letters (1)(A) Four (4) months from northwest 50 feet to George and authority vested and TESTAMENTARY in respect the date of the fi rst publi- 2BR, 1BA. Stove, refrig, Stamps’ southwest corner; imposed upon said Substi- of the Estate of RALPH cation of this notice if the DW, CH/A. $380/mo. Small thence with the Stamps line tute Trustee will, on January DOUGLAS BROYLES, de- creditor received an actual pets OK!! Call 526-1988. northeast 200 feet to the 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the ceased who died AUGUST copy of this notice to cred- point of beginning, being Main Entrance to the Put- 13TH, 2019 were issued itors at least sixty (60) days 0.23 acres more or less. nam County Courthouse, to the undersigned by the before the date that is four 300 East Spring Street, Probate Court of Putnam (4) months from the date of The previous and last con- Cookeville, TN 38501, pro- County, Tennessee. the fi rst publication; or veyance being a deed to ceed to sell at public out- Danny R. Jones and Sue cry to the highest and best All persons, resident and (B) Sixty (60) days from the Ann Buckner of record in bidder for cash or certifi ed non-resident, having date the creditor received Warranty Deed Book 443, ffi funds ONLY, the following claims, matured or unma- an actual copy of the notice Page 339, Register’s O ce described property situated tured, against the estate to creditors if the creditor for Putnam County, Ten- in Putnam County, Tennes- are required to fi le same received the copy of the nessee. see, to wit: with the Clerk of the above- notice less than sixty (60 FOR RENT named Court on or before days prior to the date that 1 , 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts, Parcel ID Number: 071 THE FOLLOWING DE- the earlier of the dates is four (4) months from the Houses. Many locations 00400 000 SCRIBED TRACT OR PAR- prescribed in (1) or (2) oth- date of fi rst publication as FALCON REALTY, Address/Description: 936 CEL OF LAND LOCAT- erwise their claims will be described in (1)(A): or 528-2158 Callahan Rd, Monterey, ED IN THE THIRD CIVIL forever barred: falconrealtycookeville.com TN 38574. DISTRICT OF PUTNAM (2) Twelve (12) months from Current Owner(s): DANNY COUNTY, TENNESSEE, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the decedent’s date of Upscale 3BR, 2BA con- R. JONES. AS FOLLOWS: BEING LOT the date of the fi rst publi- death. do Capshaw area. Walk-in Other Interested Party(ies): fi NO. 159 OF THE EAST- cation of this notice if the closets, 9’ ceilings, re- N/A LAKE ESTATES SUBDIVI- creditor received an actual This 17TH day of DECEM- place, garage. $1250/mo. SION, PHASE II, A PLAT OF copy of this notice to cred- BER 2019. 931-239-6938 The sale of the property WHICH IS OF RECORD IN itors at least sixty (60) days described above shall be PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 133, before the date that is four Signed ANNA JO SWAF- subject to all matters shown NOW PLAT CABINET A, (4) months from the date of FORD, EXECUTRIX HOUSES FOR RENT on any recorded plat; any SLIDE 65, REGISTER`S OF- the fi rst publication; or and all liens against said FICE OF PUTNAM COUN- Attorney for the Estate: 201 Cooper Rd, Algood. property for unpaid prop- TY, TENNESSEE. SAID (B) Sixty (60) days from the JOHN LANGFORD 3BR, 2BA. Outside storage erty taxes; any restrictive CONVEYANCE IS MADE date the creditor received 18 N. JEFFERSON AVE barn, no pets. $1000/mo, covenants, easements or SUBJECT TO CERTAIN an actual copy of the notice COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 $1000/dep. Call (931)265- set-back lines that may be COVENANTS AND RE- to creditors if the creditor 4475 applicable; any prior liens STRICTIONS OF RECORD received the copy of the Jennifer Wilkerson, or encumbrances as well IN WARRANTY DEED notice less than sixty (60 Circuit and Probate Clerk 50 Kenway St 3BR, 2BA as any priority created by a fi fi BOOK 196, PAGE 379, days prior to the date that 421 E. Spring Street 1500 SF house w/unfi n- xture ling; a deed of trust; REGISTER`S OFFICE OF is four (4) months from the Cookeville, TN 38501 ished basement. No pet. and any matter than an ac- PUTNAM COUNTY, TEN- date of fi rst publication as 931-528-1508 Yard maint. $950, $950/ curate survey of the premis- NESSEE. THIS PROPERTY described in (1)(A): or 12/24, 31 dep. (931)260-1712. es might disclose; and IS ALL OR A PORTION OF THAT LISTED ON TAX MAP (2) Twelve (12) months from REQUEST FOR Looking for a 1, 2, 3, or 4 All right and equity of re- 82D, GROUP E, PARCEL the decedent’s date of PROPOSALS Bedroom demption, statutory or oth- 5.00 THIS PROPERTY HAS death. Custom fi xture Houses / Apartments for erwise, homestead, and NOT BEEN SURVEYED. Rent? dower are expressly waived THE DESCRIPTION OF THE This 13TH day of DECEM- Request for Proposals: Call us at 931 548 1240 in said Deed of Trust, and PROPERTY WAS TAKEN BER 2019. Putnam County Library is or visit our website at the title is believed to be FROM THE PREVIOUS AND accepting proposals from www.stevensrentals.com good, but the undersigned LAST CONVEYANCE. Signed KEVIN BROYLES, experienced design/build will sell and convey only EXECUTOR fi rms to design and build as Substitute Trustee. The Parcel ID: 082D E 005.5 a seating/shelving fi xture MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT right is reserved to adjourn Attorney for the Estate: in the main branch of the the day of the sale to anoth- PROPERTY ADDRESS: The JOHN REXFORD Putnam County Library. 3BR/2BA doublewide er day, time, and place cer- street address of the prop- 430 N. WASHINGTON AVE- This fi xture will be located in Putnam Co. Stove/Frig tain without further publica- erty is believed to be 3477 NUE, SUITE A in the Young Adult section furn’d. $600/mo, $600/dep, tion, upon announcement CHEROKEE DR, COOKEV- COOKEVILLE, TN 38501 of the library and will be a no pets. 931-526-6433. at the time and place for the ILLE, TN 38506. In the event centerpiece for the section. sale set forth above. of any discrepancy between Jennifer Wilkerson, Specifi cations of RFP are ffi this street address and Circuit and Probate Clerk available at Putnam Coun- COMM/INDUST FOR RENT This o ce is attempting the legal description of the 421 E. Spring Street ty Library, 50 E. Broad St. to collect a debt. Any in- property, the legal descrip- Cookeville, TN 38501 Cookeville, TN. The RFP formation obtained will be tion shall control. 931-528-1508 should be sent to the afore- Northgate Business Park: used for that purpose. CURRENT OWNER(S): 12/24, 31 mentioned address. En- Several spaces avail. (2) ADRIANE E HARRIS velope should sealed and 3000SF suites, (6) offi ces. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Sub- OTHER INTERESTED PAR- NOTICE TO CREDITORS labeled “YA Fixture RFP”. Call 261-7903 or Go to stitute Trustee TIES: ESTATE OF THERESA Sealed RFPs will be opened www.rossierentals.com c/o Tennessee Foreclosure ANN GRAGG, DECEASED. on Friday January 31st. The Department The sale of the above-de- Notice is hereby given that Putnam County Library re- 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody scribed property shall be on 17TH day of DECEM- serves the right to reject TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 FUN & GAMES HERALD-CITIZEN 11 herald-citizen.com 0COMICS0 0CROSSWORD PUZZLE0 Dilbert

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In 1879, Thomas Edison fi rst publicly demonstrated his elec- tric incandescent light by illuminating some 40 bulbs at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. In 1904, New York’s Times Square saw its fi rst New Year’s Eve celebration. Frank & Ernest In 1972, player Roberto Clemente, 38, was killed when a plane he char- tered and was traveling on to bring relief supplies to earthquake-devastat- ed Nicaragua crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Rico. In 1997, Michael Ken- nedy, the 39-year-old son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, was killed in a Arlo & Janis skiing accident. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Sir Anthony Hop- kins is 82. Actress Sarah Miles is 78. Actor Sir Ben Kingsley is 76. Actor Tim Matheson is 72. Actress Bebe Neuwirth is 61. Actor Val Kilmer is 60. Singer Paul Westerberg is 60. Actress Gong Li is 54. Author Nicholas Sparks is 54. 12 HERALD-CITIZEN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 herald-citizen.com Revelers around the world usher in the new decade (AP) Revelers around “We have a new era the globe are bidding and so I am hoping farewell to a decade that things will be better, will be remembered for although 2019 was also a the rise of social media, good year because noth- the Arab Spring, the ing bad happened,” said #MeToo movement and, Masashi Ogami, 38, who of course, President ran a sweet rice wine Donald Trump. stall at Zojoji Temple in A look at how the Tokyo, drawing a crowd world is ushering in of revelers. 2020: Other stalls sold fried noodles and candied AUSTRALIA apples, as well as little More than a million fi gures and amulets in people descended on a the shape of mice, the hazy Sydney Harbour zodiac animal for 2020. and surrounding areas Since the Year of the ahead of the ringing in Mouse starts off the of the new year despite Asian zodiac, it’s associ- the ongoing wildfi re cri- ated with starting anew. sis ravaging New South The fi rst year of the Wales, Australia’s most new decade will see populous state. Tokyo host the 2020 The planned 9 p.m. Olympics, an event that fi reworks over Sydney’s is creating much antic- iconic landmarks was ipation for the capital delayed by 15 minutes and the entire nation. due to strong winds, but AP revelers clearly enjoyed The 9pm family fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge on SOUTH KOREA themselves in a desper- Sydney Harbour during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Thousands of South ately needed tonic for Koreans fi lled cold the state. off the old year without Eve was more somber ened. But amidst much while some roads were downtown streets in New South Wales has regret. than usual. While fi re- hopelessness and tears, closed and barriers set Seoul ahead of a tradi- copped the brunt of the On March 15, a lone works erupted at mid- we have also seen the up in the Lan Kwai Fong tional bell-tolling cere- wildfi re damage, which gunman identifi ed night from Mount Vaea, best of mankind in this nightlife district for mony near City Hall to has razed more than killed 51 people and overlooking the capital, country’s response.” crowd control. send off an exhausting 1,000 homes nationwide wounded dozens at two Apia, the end of the year 2019 highlighted by and killed 12 people in mosques in the South was a time of sadness HONG KONG JAPAN political scandals, de- the past few months. Island city of Christ- and remembrance. Revelers as well as People fl ocked to caying job markets and Some communities church. In December, A measles epidemic pro-democracy pro- temples and shrines in crumbling diplomacy have canceled New an eruption of volcanic in late 2019 claimed 81 testers fl ocked to sites Japan, off ering incense with North Korea. Year’s fi reworks cele- White Island off the lives, mostly children across Hong Kong to with their prayers to Dignitaries picked brations, but Sydney east coast of the North under 5. usher in 2020. celebrate the passing of to ring the old Bosin- Harbour’s popular Island killed at least More than 5,600 The semi-autono- a year and the the fi rst gak bell at midnight display was granted 19 tourists and tour measles cases were mous Chinese city has New Year’s of the Reiwa included South Korean an exemption to a total guides. recorded in the nation toned down New Year’s era. Major League Baseball fi reworks ban that is in of just under 200,000. celebrations amid the Under Japan’s old- pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu place there and else- KIRIBATI With the epidemic now monthslong demon- style calendar, linked and Pengsoo, a giant where to prevent new The Pacifi c island contained, the Samoa strations. The protests to emperors’ rules, penguin character wildfi res. nation of Kiribati was Observer newspaper have repeatedly sparked Reiwa started in May, with a gruff voice and one of the fi rst countries named as its Person of pitched battles with after Emperor Akihito blunt personality that NEW ZEALAND to welcome the new de- the Year health workers police and have tak- stepped down and his emerged as one of the New Zealand’s major cade. The nation’s 3,200 who fought the out- en their toll on Hong son Naruhito became country’s biggest TV cities greeted the new coral atolls are strewn break. Kong’s nightlife and emperor. stars in 2019. year with traditional more than 3 million “We have experi- travel industries. Although Reiwa is The annual tolling fi reworks. In Auckland, square miles, straddling enced extreme sadness A fi reworks display entering its second year of the “peace bell” at half a ton of fi reworks the equator. and sorrow,” the news- that traditionally lights with 2020, Jan. 1 still Imjingak park near burst from the Sky Tow- paper said. “Since the up famed Victoria marks Reiwa’s fi rst New the border with North er above the city center. SAMOA fi rst measles death, the Harbor was canceled Year’s, the most import- Korea was canceled due New Zealanders saw In Samoa, New Year’s pain has only deep- amid safety concerns, ant holiday in Japan. to quarantine measures NEW YEARS DAY SALE Open New Years Day 9-6

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