GOLDEN EAGLES HOST SIUE tonight. B1 Herald-CitizenTHURSDAY,Herald-Citizen JANUARY 10, 2019 | COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE 117TH YEAR | NO. 7 50 CENTS Monterey looks to solar savings BY JIM HERRIN lations,” Mayor Bill Wiggins “So we’re just about ready there and who we might sell erative (VEC) to discuss the HERALD-CITIZEN told the Board of Aldermen to start generating power,” he power to.” issue. this week. “One is at the said. Wiggins said “there’s “They have submitted a The town of Monterey is emergency services building Wiggins said he also plans already been an approach proposal,” he said. “If Monte- making progress toward with a roof array. They’ve to have a work session with made” to representatives of rey wants to pay for the labor, using solar energy to poten- just about completed it. And the board in February to talk Perdue, whose factory is near the bulbs and the fi xtures and tially save on the cost of their also the one at the water more about solar energy. the location of the potential associated costs to install the electric bills. intake station out at the city “I’ve asked Hannah to come solar farm. 70-watt bulbs all over town The town entered into an lake on the Hanging Limb in and brief everybody on the The town is also looking to with the street lights — there agreement with Hannah Highway.” prospects of creating a solar save money by converting all are 349 of them — it would Solar in 2017 to provide solar Wiggins said the third solar farm on the slopes of the in- of their street lights to LED cost $131,000. If we elect to go panels at three locations. panel installation will be at dustrial park,” he said. “We’ll bulbs. Wiggins said he met with a higher voltage LED, “(They) have about com- Monterey’s sewer plant on have a lengthy work session last year with representatives pleted two of the three instal- Woodcliff Road. to check out the potential of Volunteer Energy Coop- SEE SOLAR, PAGE A2 Man wanted in connection with shooting BY PAIGE STANAGE HERALD-CITIZEN The Jackson County Sheriff ’s Department is searching for a man involved with an attempted homicide on Dec. 16 at a Jackson County residence. Justin Stewart, 26, is wanted by the JCSD for questioning about an incident where a person was shot. “The victim was struck on the side of the head and was treated for a non-lethal inju- ry,” the statement reads. Stewart is described as 6 foot, 1 inch tall, 230-pound white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He has active probation violation warrants in Putnam County, is a convicted felony drug off ender, and should be considered armed and dan- BEN WHEELER | HERALD-CITIZEN Stewart gerous, according to the JCSD. Putnam County maintenance director Dennis McBroom is helping the Putnam County Library “Offi cers should use extreme renovate and add additional study rooms for patrons. caution if he is contacted,” the statement reads. He was last seen driving a 1999 blue Honda Accord with a license plate of 7G61C9, ac- PCL renovating for new off erings cording to the JCSD. BY BEN WHEELER it.” those looking for a quiet space in The vehicle is registered to his girlfriend, HERALD-CITIZEN PCL was able to budget for the which to study. Jennifer Hixson, 26, who was present at the renovations, and county offi cials “We hope that people will use time of the incident. She is also being investi- The Putnam County Library is have been helping the library se- them for a number of purposes, gated for her involvement, states the JCSD. currently renovating its upstairs cure the spaces as a capital outlay studying being one of them,” Hixson is 5 foot, 7 inches tall, 140 pound computer area, adding additional project. Schaller said. “They can be used white female with strawberry blonde hair services for patrons. The library had the space listed for small meetings and get our and hazel eyes. New spaces include study rooms as a priority but needed to address board games to play them inside.” “The Honda Accord has been entered and a mixed-use room, something more urgent issues such as the The library board has yet to set NCIC as a felony vehicle (NIC/V360836970). that has been in the works for bathroom renovations and the policies for usage of the new spac- The car may have been painted black since some time. new roof. es, but expectations are that there the incident according to information provid- “This is something that I’ve All three rooms will be com- will be the same sorts of restric- ed in the case,” according to the statement. been wanting to do for about two pletely enclosed, with windows tions that apply to meeting rooms Please notify Jackson County Sheriff ’s years,” said Phil Schaller, Putnam inside, but there won’t be locks at the library. Detective Jimmy Patterson at 931-268-6226, County Library director. “It’s on the doors so library offi cials The mixed-use room also will or Jackson County Dispatch at 931-268-0180 if something that has been severely will be able to monitor activities feature maker space tools for pa- you have any information about this incident lacking, the community has asked inside. or their whereabouts. for it, and we’re fi nally able to do The rooms will be insulated for SEE LIBRARY, PAGE A2 Charges are pending at this time. Tech, ROTC agree to 10 more years on campus TTU — Tennessee Tech’s ROTC The program was one of 13 across program is starting 2019 with a new the nation and three in Tennessee on 10-year contract with the United States the chopping block in 2013 when the Army Cadet Command, the organiza- U.S. Department of Defense was facing tion that oversees the ROTC program budget restrictions. nationwide. “It meant enough to us to do every- “I am proud that Tennessee Tech thing we could to provide excellent and military service are linked training, facilities and support that throughout our history through current and future leaders deserve,” honorable men and women,” said Oldham said. “When we received Tech President Phil Oldham. “ROTC notice that the Department of Defense has been on campus since 1950, but in was going to cut Tech’s program, the the past few years, we learned to take university, alumni, legislators and nothing for granted and examined community leaders came together to what training military leaders really Signing the 10 year ROTC contract, from left, are Tennessee Tech meant to us.” SEE ROTC, PAGE A2 President Phil Oldham and Lt. Col. Adam Grim. herald-citizen.com INDEX 2 sections |14 pages OBITUARIES Page A5 DEAR ABBY A6 COMICS A7 OPINION A4 Thelma Stewart, Cookeville Douglas Shirely, Moss CALENDAR A3 CROSSWORD A7 SPORTS B1 Elise White, Livingston Laura Ward, Dayton, Ohio CLASSIFIED B4 LIVING A6 SUDOKU A7 Marshal Cooper, Tompkinsville, Ky. John Fonville, Pikeville A2 HERALD-CITIZEN FROM PAGE 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 herald-citizen.com 0LOTTERY0 Wednesday Lawmakers head Cash 3 Evening 0-5-1, LS: 6 back to Nashville Midday 2-4-8, LS: 14 Morning 0-2-8, LS: 10 BY KATE COOK which approves sports Cash 4 HERALD-CITIZEN betting. If it’s approved Evening 9-5-5-6, LS: 25 and signed into law by Midday 4-2-0-4, LS: 10 Lawmakers are back the governor, sports Morning 0-2-0-0, LS: 2 in Nashville for the betting would be allowed Lotto America year’s legislative ses- based on local elections. 13-19-35-44-50, Star Ball: sion, conducting some The process appears 1, ASB: 2 business in the lead up to similar to the way wine Est. jackpot: $13.35M Governor-elect Bill Lee’s in grocery stores was per- Powerball 06-19-37-49-59, Power- inauguration. mitted a few years ago. A ball: 22, Power Play: 3 Things are moving a bit 10-percent tax on gaming Est. jackpot: $82 million more slowly than usual revenue is part of the bill. PAIGE STANAGE | HERALD-CITIZEN Tennessee Cash this year. Tuesday, mem- HB4 would start a The Cookeville Coin Show is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 07-10-23-25-29, Bonus: 3 bers formally chose Rep. three-year pilot program 16 at the Cookeville Parks and Recreation Center at 240 Carlen Est. jackpot: $800,000 Glen Casada, R- Frank- to provide child care pay- Drive. lin, to serve as Speaker ments to eligible relative of the House. Sen. Randy caregivers. McNally, R-Oak Ridge, HB12 would prevent Coin show fun for all 0READER SERVICES0 was formally chosen to local governments from Address: continue as Speaker of requiring business BY PAIGE STANAGE ious southeastern states, and in 1300 Neal St. the Senate. licenses for businesses HERALD-CITIZEN addition to coins, may off er post- Cookeville, TN 38501 Wednesday, members operated occasionally cards, tokens, paper money and gathered to re-elect by those under age 18. If An upcoming coin show will small antiques. Mailing Address: Treasurer David Lillard passed, it would prevent a feature a variety of coins and “There’s something for ev- and Comptroller Justin town from forcing a child collectibles for those of all ages to erybody,” White said. “Whether P.O. Box 2729 Wilson. The two were to get a business license experience. you’re just starting a collection, or Cookeville TN 38502 sworn in during the ses- for a lemonade stand.