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Herald-CitizenTHURSDAY,Herald-Citizen JANUARY 2, 2020 | COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE 118TH YEAR | NO. 001 75 CENTS Flood watch in eff ect

BY BEN WHEELER HERALD-CITIZEN

Putnam County is expected to be damp over the next few days, with the possibility of seeing up to three inches of rain. Rainfall is expected to move into the area today with chances of rain running through Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a fl ood watch in eff ect until Friday afternoon due to the expected rainfall totals. “Tonight is probably the heaviest rain we’re going to see, which is the most dan- gerous because people can’t see at night,” said Tyler Smith, Putnam County EMA director. “Areas that are prone to fl ooding, which most people know where those spots

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LINDSAY MCREYNOLDS | HERALD-CITIZEN New co- owner of Ralph’s Donuts Sandy MacDonald, left, and previous co- owner Mark Pullum hold a tray of Sandy’s favorite pastry on the menu, the butter twist. M a n c ha rg ed N ew yea r, new ow ner f or R a lp h’s w ith sex ua l BY LINDSAY MCREYNOLDS there Thursday morning as well, and donuts, but I want to learn. HERALD-CITIZEN helping the MacDonalds adjust to “My husband, his mother owned ownership of the popular pastry a small business,” she said. “This ex p loita tion A popular longtime donut shop shop. is his niche. He really likes tradi- that’s been a tradition among “The community needs to know tion.” BY PAIGE STANAGE many in Cookeville and beyond it’s going to stay the same,” Mark The Pullums listed the shop for HERALD-CITIZEN has new owners. said. “We want them to be as suc- sale in spring of last year, and the Ralph’s Donut Shop was pur- cessful as we were.” MacDonalds are the fi rst people A Cookeville man is charged with sex- chased by John and Sandy Mac- Sandy, a Baxter native and outside the original owner’s family ual exploitation of a minor Donald Monday for $600,000 from Upperman High School graduate, to own it. after an investigation by the Mark and Cynthia Pullum, the said she and her husband worked “We know Mark and Cynthia Cookeville Police Department daughter of the original owner for for a Fortune 500 oil and gas were selective about who they sold Internet Crimes Against Chil- whom the shop is named. company for many years before it to,” Sandy said. “We take it very dren unit. “We’re super excited about it,” deciding to purchase Ralph’s. seriously.” Bryan Beyette, 49, was Sandy said from the counter of “I wanted to be home with my In addition to being a popular arrested at the Cookeville Ralph’s Thursday morning. “We’re family more,” Sandy said. “It’s stopping point for everyone from Police Department Tuesday keeping everything the same. The part of God’s plan.” politicians to Tech students, BeyetteB after offi cers executed a search recipes will be the same. Whatever The couple has two children, Ralph’s Donuts has been winner warrant of his home on Dec. 12 they’ve been doing has been work- Hadley, 5; and Jude, 3. of several awards in its 58-year in Cookeville. ing wonderfully.” “I just like people,” she said. “I Former owner Mark Pullum was don’t know much about pastries SEE DONUTS, PAGE A2 SEE CHARGED, PAGE A2 F our b urg la ry susp ec ts a rrested T uesda y

BY PAIGE STANAGE HERALD-CITIZEN

Four people were arrested by Putnam County Sheriff ’s Offi ce dep- uties after a burglary at a Cookeville residence. Michael Flanigan, 23, of Cookeville; Bean FlaniganFl i Carmella Nowak, 22, of Gainesboro; Shunton Reed, 26, of Cookeville; and Makayla Bean, 22 of Cookeville were arrested Tuesday after a Brookstone subdivision homeowner alerted depu- ties of the burglary in process. Deputies were able to identify Flan- nigan, Nowak, Reed and Bean as the suspects, the PCSO release states. NowakNowak Reed HANNAH DAVIS | CRMC They were found with a white van that was reported stolen from the theft of property and failing to ap- Praise Cathedral Church of God and pear; bond is $10,000. New Year’s Baby other reported stolen goods, accord- Nowak is charged with aggravated ing to the release. burglary and two counts theft of prop- The first baby of 20 20 has been born at Cookeville Regional Medical Flanigan, Nowak, Reed and Bean erty; bond is $10,000. Center. Judah Levi Z achary was born at 3 : 21 a.m. Jan. 2. He was born were booked into the Putnam County Reed is charged with aggravated weighing 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long. His proud parents Jail. burglary, burglary, three counts are Jada and Derek Z achary. Jessica Simonis, MSN, CNM, delivered Flanigan is charged with aggra- Judah. The Gift Shop and CRMC A ux iliary donated a New Y ear’s basket. vated burglary, burglary, two counts SEE SUSPECTS, PAGE A2 CRMC delivered 1,559 babies in 20 19. herald-citizen.com INDEX 2 sections | 12 pages OBITUARIES Page A5 DEAR ABBY A6 COMICS A7 OPINION A4 Debra Williams, Cookeville Barbara Ledbetter, Alpine Junior Hix, Cookeville CALENDAR A3 CROSSWORD A7 SPORTS B1 Virginia Turner, Baxter Kristie Roberts, Sparta Martha Stout, McMinnville CLASSIFIED B2 LIVING A6 SUDOKU A7 Robert Wright, Baptist Ridge Louise Conatser, Livingston A2 HERALD-CITIZEN FROM PAGE 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 herald-citizen.com 0LOTTERY0 Man arrested Wednesday Cash 3 Evening 2-5-0, Sum: 7 Midday 6-3-8, Sum: 17 after offi cer dies Morning 4-2-5, Sum: 11 Cash 4 Evening 9-5-8-5, Sum: 27 Midday 4-2-2-1, Sum: 9 chasing suspect Morning 7-6-6-8, Sum: 27 Cash4Life 02-17-26-44-46, Ball: 3 Lotto America across I-65 03-26-30-44-48, Star Ball: 9, ASB: 2 HENDERSONVILLE fl eeing car that crashed. Est. jackpot: $6.67 million (AP) — Authorities say The driver was immedi- Powerball 49-53-57-59-62, Power- they have made another ately arrested, but the ball: 26, Power Play: 2 arrest after a Tennessee passenger fl ed on foot Est. jackpot: $220 million police offi cer was struck with Bristol in pursuit. Tennessee Cash and killed while chas- Bristol was then hit by 05-11-12-22-23, Bonus: 3 ing a suspect across an a passing car and taken BEN WHEELER | HERALD-CITIZEN Est. jackpot: $520,000 interstate highway. to a hospital, where he Nathaniel Jones is bringing to life one of Cookeville’s newest Emani C. Martin Jr., died. businesses, The Table, which is the city’s first board game lounge. 19, was arrested Tues- Authorities initially 0READER SERVICES0 day in Nashville, The identifi ed a diff erent Address: Tennessean reported. man as the passenger. More than Clue: City’s fi rst 1300 Neal St. He faces charges includ- A trooper mistook that Cookeville, TN 38501 ing evading arrest and man for the suspect reckless endangerment. based on his physical Mailing Address: It’s unclear if he has a appearance and cloth- board game lounge to open P.O. Box 2729 lawyer. ing descriptions and BY BEN WHEELER Cookeville TN 38502 Martin is suspected of their interaction, but the same thing. That’s ginning to understand being the man Hender- further investigation HERALD-CITIZEN part of why I wanted to that this is a growing sonville police offi cer determined he wasn’t do this because social- industry. Games are Phone: 931-526-9715 Spencer Bristol was the passenger, Tennes- The new year in ly it’s important to be getting better designed, Fax: 931-526-1209 chasing on foot across see Highway Patrol Lt. Cookeville is bring- together.” better strategic designs Interstate 65 when he Bill Miller said. The ing new businesses to The Table off ers Wifi that just make them News was hit by a passing car man was detained on town, including the fi rst and coff ee from Broast. better.” [email protected] Monday night. Author- unrelated warrants. It’s board game lounge, The If one wanted to play a Jones said games will Sports ities have said Bristol unclear if he’s still in Table. game, they can either be off ered by diffi cul- [email protected] had been pursuing a custody. Owner Nathaniel buy a $5 day pass or a ty and time-to-play Advertising Jones said the business monthly membership for people who would [email protected] came from a love of option that allows them prefer a quicker game. Living the hobby and always time with board games Classic games will also [email protected] DONUTS: wanting to own his own in the business. be off ered. Currently, Circulation New owners for business. Jones said the busi- the business has about [email protected] “I always wanted to ness would not serve 200 games but Jones Business News Cookeville landmark shop own my business and full food options, but wants to constantly be [email protected] having a lot of hobbies, snacks and drinks are updating the collection, Church News FROM PAGE A1 and number one in the (so I’ve) tried to mesh available for sale. The settling on 300 titles and [email protected] state.” those two together,” business is also avail- cycling by popularity. School News history. Mark said he’s going Jones said. “I do some able to be rented out for The Table is located [email protected] The shop earned the to focus on farming now woodworking so I’ve lock-ins and parties. 18 W. Spring Street in Classified Ads title of “Best Donuts in that he’s sold the shop, been making all my But board games Cookeville and will [email protected] Tennessee” from among but emphasized that he’s tables. There are lots aren’t just things like be opening next week. about 40 other donut only a phone call away of board game cafes Monopoly anymore, Jones said Monday will Letter Guidelines shops in an online state- if the MacDonalds need elsewhere, so I kind of they’ve evolved into a more than likely be a All letters to the editor must be wide “Donut Brawl” in him. got the idea from them wider spectrum of strat- soft opening and hope- signed and include the writer’s 2015. “Y’all are keeping our but mine is a little dif- egy and diffi culty. fully have an offi cial name, address and phone But Pullum said promise, what Cynthia ferent.” “Games have evolved. grand opening next number. Letters are subject to they’ve never pursued promised Ralph — to “I think it’s import- Thousands are being Saturday. Hours will be editing and/or rejection. A strict the accolades the shop keep it open,” Mark said. ant for everyone to sit printed every year and from noon to 10 p.m. on 400-word limit will be enforced. has received. Hours at Ralph’s around a table and be it’s a lot diff erent than Monday through Thurs- Send letters to the mailing “We never went after Donut Shop at 59 S. a family and be eye-to- Monopoly or Yahtzee,” day, and Friday and address listed above, or email that stuff ,” Mark said. Cedar Ave. will remain eye. We know that’s im- Jones said. “There are a Saturday from noon to to [email protected]. “A customer brought the same, 5 a.m. to 11:30 portant and games off er lot of people who are be- 11 p.m. that in, saying we were p.m., Tuesday through Order a Photo 23rd in the country Saturday. Every photograph taken by a Herald-Citizen photographer and published in the paper Mills: Work proceeds on is available for purchase. Go SUSPECTS: to www.herald-citizen.com Four arrested and click on “Photo Gallery.” Also, many photos included in with church van, other items Cedar Avenue project online stories are available for FROM PAGE A1 the PCSO are asking for BY JIM HERRIN summer, to have that and Putnam County purchase. residents in the area to HERALD-CITIZEN project completed.” Mayor Randy Porter theft of property; bond is inspect their vehicles, The JECDB meets described the $150 Subscriptions $10,000. outbuildings and resi- Cookeville city offi - quarterly to receive up- million investment To subscribe, call 931-526-9715. Bean is charged with dences to see if they may cials say a project to dates from city, county, from Portobello as the Visa, MasterCard, Discover burglary; bond is $10,000. have also been burglar- provide a more pedes- school and Chamber largest in the history and AmEx accepted. All four have been ized. trian-friendly route be- offi cials. of the county. Rates: booked into the Putnam If you believe your tween Tennessee Tech Baxter Mayor John Martin said other 3 mo 6 mo 1yr County Jail for a com- property has been and the area around Martin told the board businesses have also Carrier or bined number of 42 times, stolen or tampered with, the Cookeville Depot that he is anticipating expressed interest in Mail: 385 the release states. contact Detective Craig should be completed in a positive year for the the town. Zip Code $28 $54 $95 The investigation is Capps at 528-8484 exten- the next few months. town in 2020. “We’ve got two new Print & ongoing. Offi cials with sion 3239. City Manager James “Everything’s going businesses getting E-Edition $29 $56 $98 Mills updated the Joint good in Baxter,” he ready to be built next E-Edition Only $21 $42 $84 Economic and Com- said, noting that he ex- to the Dollar Store — Mail: Outside munity Development pects forward momen- two 2,500 square-foot 385 Zip $49 $85 $143 CHARGED: Suspect to appear Board recently on what tum on several pending buildings,” he said. “I Mail: Outside he described as the “Ce- projects, including the can’t divulge what it is Tennessee $82 $132 $220 dar Avenue streetscape new Portobello ceramic right now, but it’s going next in General Session Court project.” factory. to be good for Baxter.” Miss Your Paper? FROM PAGE A1 To report an incident “What that will “On Portobello, Other positive eco- Your carrier is an independent involving the posses- consist of will be side- they’ve told us that the nomic indicators for contractor. However, as a service Beyette is charged sion, distribution, walks on both sides, groundbreaking will be the town include resi- to our subscribers, our circulation with sexual exploitation receipt, or production bike lanes on both sides in the spring,” he said. dential construction. department is open from 8 a.m. of a minor by electronic of child pornography, and a widening of the “We’re also applying “Building permits until 4 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. until 6 means and aggravated contact the CPD Crim- street,” he said. “We for ARC (Appalachian are up,” he told the p.m. Tuesday-Friday and from sexual exploitation of a inal Investigation Divi- think it’s going to be a Regional Commission) group. “Our amphi- 7-9 a.m. Sunday to answer calls. minor; bond is $500,000. sion at 520-5320 or visit really neat project once and EDA (Economic theater is on the move Call 931-526-9715. He is scheduled to ap- the National Center for it’s completed.” Development Admin- now. It’s being built. I pear in Putnam County Missing and Exploited He said the design for istration) grants for a think the time frame Herald-Citizen General Sessions Court Children website at the project has already 12-inch waterline and as far as our grant is USPS 313-680 at 9 a.m. Jan. 6. www.cybertipline.com. been completed. sewers to Portobello. going to come in good ISSN 8750-5541 “We’re in the process We’re hoping all of that on that.” The Herald-Citizen is published after- of getting whatev- goes well, and we feel Martin said the noons Tuesday through Friday and RAIN: er right of way we’re like it will.” town’s decision to Sunday morning except New Year’s Expected to clear Sunday going to need,” he said. Portobello offi cials adopt new garbage Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day by Cookeville “We don’t think we’re have said that they ex- cans and a new gar- Newspapers, Inc., at 1300 Neal St., FROM PAGE A1 chances crossing fl ood- going to need a whole pect to hire 140 employ- bage truck should also P.O. Box 2729, Cookeville, TN 38502. ed roadways. lot.” ees in the fi rst phase have a positive eff ect. Periodicals postage paid at Cookeville are, will probably see “Turn around, don’t Mills said work on of their expansion to “When people come TN. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Herald-Citizen, P.O. Box that with this storm.” drown,” Smith said. the project will be ongo- Putnam County and in to look at your city, 2729, Cookeville TN 38502. Smith said rivers and “(Flooding is) the most ing through the winter eventually up to about it means a lot when you The Herald-Citizen is a member of creeks are still high common cause of weath- months. 220 employees in the don’t have a bunch of the Tennessee Press Association from the last rain event er-related deaths.” “This winter, we factory. bags of (trash) thrown and the The Associated Press. As- seen, and could poten- Rains are expected want to do, as much The company an- all over the street,” he sociated Press is entitled exclusively to use for publication news printed in tially run over. With to clear out by Sunday, as possible, all the nounced in Decem- said. “So we’re kind of the Herald-Citizen. the chance of fl ooding, with predicted highs utility relocations,” ber 2018 that its U.S. proud of that. Smith said people need from 46 to 52 degrees he said. “We hope, by headquarters would “We’re uptown now,” to remember to not take and sunshine. late spring or fi rst of be located in Baxter, he joked. Jack McNeely WEATHER Editor & Publisher Tonight Friday Night Saturday Night Readings Lindsay McReynolds Rain. Rain could be heavy at times. Rain likely. Cloudy, low around 39. A 20 percent chance of snow before Wednesday’s high in Cookeville was 50, low 27. Wednes- Managing Editor Low around 50. midnight. Partly cloudy, low around day’s high in Monterey was 47, low 36. Saturday 28. Roger Wells Friday Rain likely before noon, then a chance Almanac Advertising Director Rain. High near 59. of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, high Sunday Thursday is the 2nd day of the year, with 364 remaining. near 43. Sunny, high near 48. The sun sets at 4:39 p.m. and will rise at 6:53 a.m. Friday. Keith McCormick The moon is First Quarter with 50% of the visible disc Circulation Manager illuminated. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 HERALD-CITIZEN A3 herald-citizen.com Global stocks rise on optimism about US-China deal

TOKYO (AP) — Glob- Shanghai Composite money banks will be amounts of cash on al shares rose Thurs- gained 1.2% to 3,085.20. required to have on hand during China’s day on optimism about Tokyo was still closed hand from Jan. 6 in an most important annual a U.S.-China trade for the New Year’s eff ort to boost the slow- holiday to pay bonuses, deal and the Chinese holiday. ing economy. clear debts and cover government’s eff orts to Market sentiment has The People’s Bank of other expenses. boost its economy. been on an upswing China said the reserve Weighing on the France’s CAC 40 rose after U.S. President requirement ratio for optimism was an an- 1.4% to 6,058 on the new Donald Trump said an fi nancial institutions nouncement earlier in year’s fi rst day of trad- initial trade deal with would be lowered by the week from North ing, while Germany’s China would be signed 50 basis points, a move Korean leader Kim DAX was 1% higher at this month. The “Phase that’s expected to re- Jong Un that his coun- 13,382. Britain’s FTSE 1” trade deal calls for lease about 800 billion try will soon reveal a 100 added 1% as well, to the U.S. to reduce tar- yuan ($114.6 billion) new strategic weapon 7,617. iff s and China to buy into the economy for and that North Korea U.S. shares were set AP larger quantities of U.S. lending purposes. was no longer obligated to drift higher, with A farmer parades with a bull to celebrate the farm products. That will boost the to maintain a self-im- Dow and S&P 500 fu- opening of this year’s trading in Seoul, South Adding to the op- economy ahead of the posed suspension on tures both up 0.6%. Korea, Thursday. timism was China’s Lunar New Year that the testing of nuclear Australia’s S&P central bank announce- falls on Jan. 25. Com- weapons and inter- ASX 200 gained 0.1% to Korea’s Kospi lost 1.0% Hang Seng jumped 1.1% ment Wednesday it panies and individuals continental ballistic 6,690.60, while South to 2,175.17. Hong Kong’s to 28,511.92, while the will cut the amount of typically need large missiles. Offi cials investigate 3 women in deadly German zoo fi re

BERLIN (AP) — The women are being minutes of the new year believed they were legal Three women are under investigated on suspi- and spread rapidly. in Germany. He added investigation in Germa- cion of negligent arson, The zoo near the Dutch that there was nothing ny for launching paper prosecutor Jens Frobel border says the ape in the product descrip- sky lanterns for the new said. The off ense can house burned down and tion showing that they year which apparently carry a prison sentence more than 30 animals were banned. ignited a devastating of up to fi ve years. — including fi ve orang- Hoppmann described fi re that killed more Many Germans wel- utans, two gorillas, a the women as “com- than 30 animals at a come in the new year chimpanzee and several pletely normal people zoo, offi cials said Thurs- legally with fi reworks monkeys — were killed, who seemed very sen- day. at midnight. Sky lan- as well as fruit bats and sible, very responsible” The three local wom- terns, however, are both birds. The animals ei- and said it was “very en — a mother and her illegal and unusual in ther burned to death or courageous” of them to two daughters, ages 30 Germany. The mini died from smoke inhala- come forward, saving to 60 — went to police hot-air balloons made of tion, authorities said. authorities a tricky in the western city of AP paper have been used in Hoppmann said the investigation. He added Krefeld on New Year’s A memorial has been set up at the main Asia for centuries. women had ordered that they feared repri- Day after authorities entrance of the z oo in Krefeld, Germany. The fi re started in fi ve sky lanterns on the sals and authorities held a news conference a corner of the ape internet and told au- limited the details given about the blaze, crim- inal police chief Gerd Hoppmann said. house’s roof in the fi rst thorities that they had about the suspects. 0CALENDAR0

The Community Calendar is a daily list of events hosted L.B.J. & C. Head Start: Museum, 116 W. Broad Basic Drawing Class: Bring 12, 16, &20 gauge by nonprofit groups in Putnam, White, Overton & Jackson Special called Policy Street. Free activity for 12:30-2:30 p.m. All sup- shotguns. Shells & counties. To be included, call 526-9715 & ask for the news- Council meeting, 5 p.m. preschool children. Call plies furnished. Please targets provided. room secretary or email [email protected]. Be Meets at L.B.J. & C. De- 520-5455. call offi ce to register for Prizes: cash, turkeys, sure to include your name & number as well as a time, date velopment Corporation, Indoor Yard Sale: Benefi ts class. Cookeville Art, bacon, tenderloins & & location of the event. Deadline for Tuesday-Friday’s paper 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville Art. 8 a.m.-3 186A S. Walnut Ave., ham. Shots $5/each or is noon the day before. Deadline for Sunday is noon Friday. Cookeville. p.m. Cookeville Art, 526-2424. 5 shots/$20. Benefi ts Church-related items are published in a separate calendar Cookeville Coin Club: 186A S. Walnut Ave., SATURDAY, JAN. 11 Monterey Lions Club in the Religion section each Friday. Deadline for church Meets at 1st Presbyte- 526-2424. Turkey Shoot: 10 a.m. Eyesight projects. calendar items is noon Wednesday. rian Church Fellow- ship Hall (basement THURSDAY, JAN. 2 “Celebrate Our Diff er- entrance) at 20 N. Dixie Blood Drive: 11 a.m. to 3 ences: Three Women & Ave. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Algood Walmart. Their Art” with Gail p.m. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more information Eggleton, JoAnne Kikel Visit with fellow collec- visit bloodassurance. and Lynne Looney. tors & do some trading. org/walmartalgood. 1-4 p.m. Admission Everyone welcome! Dance: There will not is free, everyone wel- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 be a dance this week-we come. Cookeville Art, UDC, Captain Sally Tomp- return on Jan. 9. 186A S. Walnut Ave. 526- kins 2123: Monthly meet- Cookeville Community 2424. ing, 1 p.m. at the Upper Center. Diff erent bands MONDAY, JAN. 6 Level of the Cookeville every week. Mostly Public Meeting: To dis- Putnam County Li- country & a little bit of cuss preliminary plans brary. rock & roll. $5 entry fee. for future Dogwood Art 411: Adult art class, FRIDAY, JAN. 3 Park development. 5:30 noon-2 p.m. Please Train Tales: 10:30-11 p.m. Cookeville City call offi ce for open- a.m. Cookeville Depot Hall, 45 E. Broad Street. ings. Cookeville Art, Museum, 116 W. Broad Open Studio/Covered Dish: 186A S. Walnut Ave., Street. Free activity for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring 526-2424. preschool children. Call arts & crafts to work High School Art Class: 520-5455. on. Cookeville Art, 186A 3:30-5:30 p.m. Please call Book Sale: Twice Told S. Walnut Ave. 526-2424. for openings. Cookev- Tales, used bookstore Young at Art: Art class ille Art, 186A S. Walnut at Putnam County for grades 1 thru 8. 4-6 Ave., 526-2424 Library, 4-6 p.m. for p.m. Please call offi ce THURSDAY, JAN. 9 members of Library for openings. Cookev- Plateau Corvette Club: Friends only. (Member- ille Art, 186A S. Walnut NCCC club, Corvette ships available at door). Ave. 526-2424. owners only. Meets Hardbound $2. Paper- Line Dance Class: 1-3 p.m. 5:30 p.m., on Interstate back 50¢. Children’s 25¢. $3/person. Great exer- Drive in Crossville, at Bargain Cart hard- cise for mind & body! the Outlet Mall. Call bound 50¢. Cookeville Communi- 414-840-4477 or email Basic Drawing Class: ty Center, 240 Carlen [email protected] 12:30-2:30 p.m. All sup- Drive. Call 526-8015. for more info. plies furnished. Please TUESDAY, JAN. 7 Dance: 6:30-9:30 p.m. call offi ce to register for Watercolor Class: Age Cookeville Community class. 526-2424, Cookev- 16 to adult, 10:30 a.m.- Center. Diff erent bands ille Art, 186A S. Walnut 1:30 p.m. bring your every week. Mostly Ave. own supplies. Please country & a little bit of SATURDAY, JAN. 4 call offi ce for open- rock & roll. $5 entry fee. Coff ee with a Vet: Hosted ings. Cookeville Art, FRIDAY, JAN. 10 by Livingston Amer- 186A S. Walnut Ave., Train Tales: 10:30-11 ican Legion Post 4 & 526-2424. a.m. Cookeville Depot Aux. Unit 4. 8-11 a.m. American Legion Post 4 headquarters, 121 S. Church St., Livingston. Public & all that have or are currently serving are welcome to share coff ee, conversation & comradeship. Dance: 7-10 p.m. Living- ston American Legion, 121 S. Church St. Per- forming band is Slick Nickel. Concessions available. No member- ship necessary. Family friendly. Book Sale: Twice Told Tales, used bookstore at Putnam County Library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hardbound3. $2. Paper- back 50¢. Children’s 25¢. Bargain Cart hard- bound 50¢. SUNDAY, JAN. 5 Art Exhibit Reception: A4 HERALD-CITIZEN THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 Opinionherald-citizen.com Herald-Citizen Established 1903 Jack McNeely Editor and Publisher Lindsay McReynolds Managing Editor Kate Cook City Editor Don Foy News Editor Why I don’t do resolutions ’ve spent much of the past couple of days trying to come to terms with the fact that it’s been 20 years — two full decades, the entire lifetime of a college sophomore — since everyone was scared Iof the Y2K bug. What I haven’t been doing is ponder- ing what I should do in the coming year about my perceived shortcomings. Some of my friends and co-workers have been talking about how they want to start eating a healthier diet or maybe hitting the gym more often in 2020. Not me. I determined many years ago that New Year’s resolutions were not for me. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JIM Why, I reasoned, would I pick a rela- HERRIN tively arbitrary day to change all the old and familiar habits that have made Disappointed by CRMC board’s decision my life comfortable? If I decide that I need to start getting more exercise, I can do that on whatever day Disappointing. We should feel shakedown. That’s something United States. of the year the notion hits me. I don’t need to wait this way regarding the deci- the swamp rat dwelling bureau- I wonder what part of 2016 until the beginning of January. sion by the Governing Board crats are good at. the DOJ investigators showed It seems to me that part of the problem with most of Cookeville Regional Medical Do we really think that up at CRMC. I’t say it was prior diets is that they start on a particular date, so that Center to pay the overarching the hospital’s attorney didn’t to November of that year. the dieter can rationalize scarfi ng down mounds Federal Government several green-light this? Somebody Guess who was President (and pounds) of food in the lead-up to that date. million dollars because the should decide to stand up and then? Hint: It wasn’t Donald J. I’ve been known to binge eat on occasion (my wife Department of Justice has said fi ght. Trump. prepared a particularly fabulous Christmas ham, they broke some laws. $4.1 mil- Let the fi ght begin here in for example), but I am more likely to take all things lion worth. Cookeville, Putnam County, Steve Moore in moderation — including exercise — throughout This smells like a colossal State of Tennessee and the Cookeville the course of the year. I’ve known far too many people who “resolve” to start working out more, only to face disappoint- ment when they injure themselves or their sched- ule changes or they simply lose steam after a few Disappointed with impeachment stories weeks. I don’t suff er such disappointments because I don’t imagine that a change in the calendar This letter is in response to the Congress for months until demeaning those members of will somehow lead to a change in my reliable and several columns in the Herald he could be assured of getting the House who had been duly time-tested routine. Citizen. First I would like to say information on a political rival elected by their constituents I have a lifetime of experience (including those 20 that I am a long time subscriber has been verifi ed by several wit- to defend the constitution. The years that started this century) to prove the point to the paper. I appreciate the nesses. He ultimately allowed real stake in all this is that no that Jan. 1 is no diff erent to me than April 5 or Aug. local news. What I am disap- the millions of allocated dol- president should have the power 19 or any other date. pointed in, is the number of syn- lars to go to Ukraine when the to sell out the security of the Should I exercise more than I do? Certainly. dicated articles that you choose reason for his delaying actions country to a foreign government Should I try to be nicer to people in general? Yes, to put in prominent positions in were made public. This was for his personal gain. I should. the paper. For example, Michael money for Ukrainian defense The impeachment evidence Should vegetables make up a larger part of my Reagan’s column on Dec. 12th , that Ukraine needs in order to can’t be denied. The Herald-Cit- diet than bacon? I’ll have to get back to you on that and Christine Flowers and Carl defend its borders from Russian izen has not given its reader- one. Golden on the 18th, that argue takeover. ship enough information/facts The point is, what I “should” be doing versus what against the impeachment itself Trump has obstructed and from the hearings to balance I am actually doing is a day-by-day, year-round dis- and vilify both the process and stonewalled the involvement the counter arguments of most cussion that I have with myself. I tell myself that I those who have participated in of some of his key aides and of the syndicated columnists can resolve to be a better person any day of the year. the hard work of calling wit- when given the chance, he has whom they select out of many, On the other hand, I also tell myself that I’m a nesses and listening to hours of refused to testify in his own to publicize. pretty good sort who does not need any major im- testimony. behalf. Instead he disparages provement. As Mac Davis sang some 20 years ago, The fact that the president and complains of the impeach- Barbara Reynolds, PhD “It’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every held up money allocated by ment calling it a witch hunt and Cookeville way.” In fact, I’m sure that most people will tell you that my innate humility is one of my best qualities — right up there with my movie star good looks, Hall of Fame sports ability and Mensa-level intelligence. In support of impeachment and CT editorial So if you happen to see me on the treadmill at the YMCA this week, let it be known that I’m there Tennessee Senators need to and treat their political opposi- The USA has a constitution that because I want to be and not because of Hogmanay. vote to remove Trump from tion as charitably as possible.” we all live by, Trump seems to What is Hogmanay, you ask? It’s a word you offi ce. But the editorial criticized think he is above the law. should look up so that you can pretend to be as Christianity Today, the Trump, saying “[T]he facts in The United States has a smart as I am. Just remember not to brag about fl agship Evangelical magazine, this instance are unambiguous: Constitution that we all live by, your newly expanded vocabulary. It’s unseemly. called for President Trump to The president of the United But Trump seems to think he Happy New Year. be removed from offi ce in a new States attempted to use his po- is above the law. And Trump is editorial. litical power to coerce a foreign taking his orders from Russia’s JIM HERRIN is a reporter for the Herald-Citizen. His The piece, attributed to Chris- leader to harass and discredit Putin. email address is [email protected]. tianity Today Editor-in-Chief, one of the president’s political The Church, all churches, Mark Galli, notes that the mag- opponents. That is not only a elected this person to offi ce. azine’s “typical approach” is to violation of the Constitution; Since being in offi ce Trump has “stay above the fray,” allowing more importantly, it is pro- broken all 10 rules of God in the MODERATELY CONFUSED readers to “make their argu- foundly immoral.” He must be Holy Bible. ments in the public square, to impeached and removed. encourage all to pursue justice He must be removed after Bronnie Meadows according to their convictions being impeached by Congress. Livingston The parallels between impeachments

“I am not a crook.” On Nov. 17, myr Zelenski for a “favor” — to Zelenski into investigating the 1973, President Richard Nixon investigate his political rival Joe Bidens. The promise of a White spoke those words to a television Biden and his son Hunter Biden. House visit and heavy weapons of audience. That was 17 months According to impeachment testi- war were in the offi ng. Conceiv- after the Watergate break-in June monies by civil servants and am- ably the most powerful person 17, 1972. As we all know, that was bassadors, the purpose of Presi- in the world was asking a tiny a lie. Nine months later, on Aug. 8, dent Trump’s request was not so country threatened by war to 1974, he resigned as President. It much the investigation itself but help him win re-election. Presi- took 26 months for the American the announcement of investiga- dent Trump’s explanation for his people to see that our Constitu- tions into Biden’s tenure as Vice request: “It was perfect.” As we tion cannot be subverted by the President — to spread suspicion all know, that is a lie. whims of a corrupt President. and to benefi t in the upcoming Here is the defi nition of the We the People are the fi nal 2020 Presidential election. noun “bribe” from Webster’s New arbiters of our constitutional gov- The framers of our Constitution Collegiate Dictionary: Bribe: n. ernment. Our Constitution pre- had a fear of foreign interference 1. A price, reward, gift or favor scribes that no citizen including in our elections and when the im- bestowed or promised with a the President is above the Law. peachment clause was originally view to pervert the judgement or President Nixon knew about and written, it singled out the crimes corrupt the conduct of a person in probably directed the burglars of “treason and bribery.” George a position of trust. 2. That which who broke into the Watergate of- Mason later urged the phrase seduces; seduction; allurement. fi ces of his Democratic opponents be changed to “high crimes and If you cannot see the parallel apparently to spy on or get dirt misdemeanors.” between these two moments in on them. But he got caught. Then As we have learned during the our nation’s history, you are lying he lied about it and tried to cover impeachment proceedings, Pres- to yourself. it up. ident Trump’s request was just President Donald Trump asked the tip of a concerted campaign Sam Glasgow the Ukrainian President Volody- over many months to pressure Cookeville THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 HERALD-CITIZEN A5 herald-citizen.com 0OBITUARIES0 0ARRESTS0

Junior Dow Hix Grant Barclay, of Lake- Casey Allen Claborn, Martha Elizabeth Stout land Drive, Cookeville; of Claude Loftis Road, COOKEVILLE — from 10 a.m. until ser- COOKEVILLE — Martha Stout passed arrested by the Putnam Cookeville; arrested Funeral services for vice time at noon. Funeral services for away Tuesday, Dec. 31, County Sheriff ’s Off ice by the PCSO for DUI; Junior Dow Hix, 79, of Mr. Hix passed away Martha Elizabeth 2019, at Quality Care for aggravated assault; bond is $1,500. Cookeville, Tennessee, Jan. 1, 2020, at his Stout, 101, of McMin- Health Center in Leba- bond is $5,000. Jonathan Raymond will be held at noon home. nville, Tennessee, non, Tennessee. Andrea R. Miller, Slagle, of Harp Av- Saturday, Jan. 4, at Presley Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Hooper-Huddleston of Shannon Drive, enue, Algood; arrest- Presley Funeral Home. Home is in charge of ar- Saturday, Jan. 4, at the & Horner Funeral Cookeville; arrested by ed by the PCSO for Burial will be in rangements, 528-1044. Cookeville chapel of Homes and Cremation the PCSO for domestic violation of sex off end- Shipley Cemetery in Hooper-Huddleston & Services are in charge assault; bond is $1,000. er registry; bond is Cookeville. Horner Funeral Home. of arrangements, 526- Joshua Austin Rowan, $10,000. The family will Interment will be in 6111. of Ray Broyles Road, Michael A. Dowell, receive friends at the Crest Lawn Memorial Sparta; arrested by the of Gibson Avenue, funeral home Friday, Cemetery. Cookeville Police De- Cookeville; arrested by Jan. 3, from 4-7 p.m., The family will partment for domestic the CPD for posses- and Saturday, Jan. 4, receive friends at the assault; bond is $1,500. sion of a handgun by a funeral home Saturday, Nicole Emma Piras, convicted felon; bond Jan. 4, from 10 a.m. of Turnberry Place, is $2,500. Debra Lynn Williams until service time at 1 Cookeville; arrested Alton W. Gillispie, of p.m. by the Algood Police Washer Lane, Elm- COOKEVILLE — Fu- Kelly; granddaugh- Department for driving wood; arrested by the neral services for Deb- ter, Lacey Williams; under the influence; PCSO for aggravated ra Lynn Williams, 59, stepdaughter, Jaime bond is $1,000. assault; bond is $2,000. of Cookeville, Tennes- Craighead and hus- Mildred Louise Conatser see, were held today, band, Chad; and by LIVINGSTON — Ms. Conatser passed Thursday, Jan. 2, at many friends. Funeral services for away Monday, Dec. 30, the Cookeville chapel In addition to her Mildred Louise Conats- 2019, at Cookeville Re- of Hooper-Huddleston mother, she was pre- er, 88, of Livingston, gional Medical Center. Offi cials pleased & Horner Funeral ceded in death by her Tennessee, will be held Speck Funeral Home Home. Bro. Larry Self husband of 26 years, at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. is in charge of arrange- offi ciated. Entombment James Roy Williams; 3, at Speck Funeral ments, 931-823-1201. followed in Crest Lawn and brother, Terry Ray. Home. with progress Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contribu- Burial will be in Pot- Debra passed away tions may be made to ter West Cemetery. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at the Michael Shipley The family will her home. Memorial Spay/Neuter receive friends today, on low income She was born Jan. Clinic, 180 Miller Rd., Thursday, Jan. 2, at the 30, 1960, in Putnam Cookeville, TN 38501. funeral home. County, Tennessee, to Hooper-Huddleston & housing the late Reba Ray. Horner Funeral Home Debra was a joyful is in charge of arrange- HRS — Offi cials with apartment property is person who loved life. ments, 526-6111. Share Robert Elsworth Wright Highlands Residential nearly complete, and She enjoyed days spent memories and condo- Services (HRS) say fi nished apartments with family and friends lences at hhhfunerals. LIVINGSTON — A Mr. Wright passed they are very pleased have been met with at Dale Hollow and was com. celebration of life away Monday, Dec. 30, with the progress of approval and acclaim an animal lover. service for Robert 2019, at his residence. three major aff ordable from residents who She is survived by Elsworth Wright, 75, of Livingston Funeral housing developments are thrilled with their her sister, Brenda Baptist Ridge commu- Home is in charge of currently underway in beautiful new homes White of Sparta; niece, nity in Tennessee, will arrangements, 931-823- Putnam County. featuring all new appli- Tracy Roach and hus- be held at 1 p.m. Friday, 1201. HRS Executive Di- ances, new kitchens and band, Scott; nephew, Jan. 3, at Livingston rector Dow Harris said baths, luxury vinyl plan Brian Webb and wife, Funeral Home. the developments will fl ooring and modern The family will contribute greatly to fi xtures. HRS is work- receive friends at the the availability of much ing with LHP Capital funeral home today, needed housing oppor- on the $5 million rehab Virginia Frances Turner Thursday, Jan. 2, from tunities for low-income and expects the project 5-8 p.m. individuals, families to be complete the sec- COOKEVILLE — and seniors in Cookev- ond week of 2020, which Private graveside ille. is about ten weeks services for Virginia Kristie Danette Roberts “All along, our goal ahead of schedule. Frances Turner, 90, of has been to foster the Phase Two is the Baxter, Tennessee, will SPARTA — Funer- church Friday, Jan. 3, preservation and cre- construction of Oak be held in Crest Lawn al services for Kristie from 11 a.m. until ser- ation of aff ordable mul- Tree Towers in Cookev- Memorial Cemetery. Danette Roberts, 47, of vice time at 1 p.m. tifamily rental housing ille. Plans for the new Virginia passed away Sparta, Tennessee, will Kristie Roberts passed to promote healthy lives 50-unit midrise public Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, be held at 1 p.m. Friday, away Saturday, Dec. 28, and strong communi- housing development at NHC HealthCare in Jan. 3, at First United 2019, at Saint Thomas ties here in Putnam on Buff alo Valley Road Cookeville, Tennessee. Methodist Church of Highlands Medical Cen- County,” Harris said. have been approved and She was born Sat- Sparta. ter in Sparta. “I’m very proud and HRS has issued a re- urday, July 27, 1929, Burial will be in Davis Thurman Funeral pleased to report on our quest for proposals for in Chestnut Mound, Cemetery. Home is in charge of good progress especial- construction. The RFPs Tennessee, to the late Nathan Jones, Shana The family will arrangements, 931-836- ly now during the hol- are due Jan. 14, 2020. George Losco Cowan (Ronnie) Bean, Jar- receive friends at the 3194. idays, a time when so Oak Tree will provide and Pearl Young Cow- ed (Michelle) Savage many of us refl ect upon housing for senior an. and Matthew Turner, the many comforts citizens with limited Virginia was a all of Cookeville; fi ve and benefi ts a home incomes. member of Northeast great-grandchildren, provides. It gives us all Phase Three in the Church of Christ. She Eli Richmond, Caleb $50k Powerball ticket great joy knowing our plans is known as the retired as a cook at Davis, Paige Savage, work helps provide safe Buff alo Valley Road Capshaw School and Jordy Bean and Eisley and quality housing for Family Development. Cookeville High School. Turner; sister, Dorothy sold at Publix our most vulnerable Harris said phase three She volunteered at the Halfacre of Granville, The new year just purchased a ticket citizens.” proposes the construc- Poplar Grove Voting Tennessee; and many got a lot better for one with four of the fi ve Harris and other tion of 80 new aff ordable Precinct. nieces and nephews, Powerball player in white numbers and the members of the devel- rental homes for indi- In addition to her whom she loved dear- Cookeville. red Powerball to win opment team provided viduals and families parents, she was pre- ly. You may share your A winning Powerball $50,000. a progress report to the with children. Offi cials ceded in death by her thoughts or send condo- ticket was sold at Pub- No further informa- HRS board of directors with HRS, LHP Capital husband, Floyd Turner; lences to the family by lix in Cookeville. tion is available until this week. and the EDGE Group three sisters, Maynell visiting www.presley- One lucky person the prize is claimed. Phase One of the presented an overview Cowan, Hazel Bush funeralhome.com. program was an update of the planning process and Gladys Kirby; fi ve Professional services of Walnut Village in for this project which brothers, Horace, How- provided by Presley Cookeville. Harris said will add new aff ordable ard, GL, Robert and EH Funeral Home, 528- Police: Driver tried to hit deputies the extensive reno- housing units and fur- “Lige” Cowan. 1044. NASHVILLE (AP) — into a fi ght, an arrest vation of the 80-unit thers HRS’s mission. She is survived by a A motorist is accused affi davit obtained by daughter, Vicki (Wil- of driving over a curb news outlets said. It’s lie) Jones of Cookev- in downtown Nashville unclear who Alcantar is Since 1903 ille; son, John (Molly) and nearly hitting three accused of arguing with. Turner of Cookeville; on-duty sheriff ’s depu- He reportedly avoided four grandchildren, ties, according to metro hitting several cars be- Number 1 in local news police documents. fore driving toward the Tyler Alcantar, 20, sidewalk and charging was driving through at the Davidson County the city center early sheriff ’s deputies who Barbara Jean Ledbetter Wednesday when he got were walking there. LIVINGSTON — A Dec. 31, 2019, from her celebration of life ser- residence. vice for Barbara Jean Speck Funeral Home Ledbetter, 69, of Alpine, is in charge of arrange- Tennessee, was held ments, 931-823-1201. Friday today, Jan. 2, at the First Baptist Church in Livingston, Tennessee. Burial was in Bolestown Cemetery. Mrs. Ledbetter passed away Tuesday,

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“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care” - Teddy Roosevelt Bryant K. Presley | Seth L. Presley 695 Buff alo Valley Rd • Cookeville, TN • 931-528-1044 A6 HERALD-CITIZEN More! THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 herald-citizen.com After honeymoon, An open man refuses to live letter to Jake with wife ear Jake, when a tall EAR ABBY: My heart woman, old enough to is breaking for my be your mother — no, friend who was married Dyour grandmother Djust a month and a half — holds her arms out to ago. She and her husband hug you, that’ll be me. It went on a two-week Mediter- will be a hug of gratitude ranean cruise for their hon- for sharing your singing eymoon. They have not lived talent with everyone who together since then. Her watched Season 17 of “The husband says he Voice” and my thanks for DEAR ABBY loves her, and I your humility, know she loves WHERE your thought- him, but he has WE ARE fulness and no immediate your apprecia- plans to live tion. with her! She’s Until this heartbroken season, I’ve and is planning never watched an annulment. “The Voice.” ABIGAIL What advice A few years VAN BUREN do you have? ago, a friend — THROWN Ham and potato casserole SUSAN encouraged IN MARYLAND RAY me to watch DEAR THROWN: I wish it. “Be sure you had shared a few more tott catchh theth fi rst show details about their situation. of the season,” she said. I’m surprised your friend Use that leftover ham “That’s when the coaches wasn’t aware of her hus- pick teams and there’s lots band’s feelings before she of outstanding singers.” I married him. missed your blind audition, However, as sympathetic but when I heard someone as you are about her situa- from Cookeville made tion, my advice is to be there in this easy casserole the cut, I searched online for her to lean on but refrain and found a picture of you from giving her advice. elcome to 2020. A new DRUCILLA’S fl oor. I am just or until potatoes are almost wearing a black cap and a She’s going to have to fi gure year is always excit- glad Melinda tender. Dot with remaining dark plaid shirt. I jumped this out for herself. Some ing. One of my most LITTLE and Chuck butter. Bake, uncovered, 15 on the Jake Hoot band- couples do better if they live Wencouraging vers- HELPERS were still in to 20 minutes longer or until wagon when Tennessee separately. But if what her es in the Bible is Jeremiah the building. potatoes are tender. Tech hosted a watch party husband has in mind was a 29:11. “I also know the plans They came to I saw diff erent things you at Hooper Eblen. Out of surprise and is unacceptable I have for you; plans to pros- my rescue. My could add to this recipe if curiosity, I went, sat with to her, she is doing the right per you and not to harm you, bracelet made you wanted to. You could hundreds of your fans and thing. plans to give you hope and a a big gash on add cheese, chicken broth or watched to the very end DEAR ABBY: I’m not future.” It’s always exciting my wrist and I other seasonings. when you performed. sure if anyone else has this to start into a new year and never saw the I served this with other I don’t remember what problem. My husband is con- make plans for things like blood until I leftover vegetables, and I got you sang that night. I do stantly grabbing me, either eating healthier, getting DRUCILLA got in the car. out my bread machine and remember that I felt a con- my breasts or my crotch. It’s more organized, saving RAY My hand was made some fresh hot buttery nection with you, a Cookev- day and night. We have been money and other goals we swelled the next rolls. I had not made any illian and a TTU alumnus. married almost 40 years, set for ourselves. That is day,dI so I went to get an x-ray rolls using my bread ma- You wore normal everyday and I am sick of it. good but always remember to see if it was broken. No chine in about a year — since clothes and could have sat If I say something, he God knows the plan that is breaks, but the doctor said it I quit catering. I think I unnoticed among those says, “Oh, I bet the guys you best for our future and He just fl ared up the arthritis. I may keep it busy for a while. of us watching, except for work with would love to be can give us the wisdom we have a lot of readers who are There goes my New Year’s your height and because touching you!” Not once need. All we have to do is in the same boat I am in. My resolution. I guess I am okay I’m six feet tall and my son have my co-workers ever ask Him. hip is walking a little better as long as I eat only one. is 6’ 9” I was happy to see a implied such a thing. I just I always plan to eat health- now. I just have to stay out I wanted to invite you up big guy on stage. You lived, don’t understand! Any sug- ier but then that pie will of the fl oor. to Monterey to our Depot to with your missionary fami- gestions on how I can make jump in from of me and it I made use of my leftover see some of our new dis- ly, in the Dominion Repub- him understand I hate this? looks so delicious and I will ham from Christmas and plays. One is a Christmas lic where I spent a week on — GROPED OUT WEST say, “Only one little piece.” made a ham and potato theme in the display case. a mission trip. DEAR GROPED: Your And that won’t hurt if we casserole. I looked in my It is a jacket that the Ely That Monday night I husband may consider what stop with one. Moderation cookbooks but couldn’t fi nd and Walker Manufacturing voted for you and Tuesday, he’s doing as foreplay or is always the key to healthy anything so I looked on line. Company made in the fi nal I cheered when you made regard you not as a person eating. Eat portion sizes and I may have made something years that they were in it through. Then I watched but his property. Touching leave it at that. If it is still like this many years ago so business. George’s mother, every Monday and Tuesday someone in this manner around to tempt you, give it I had to refresh my memory. Auda Ray started working and voted 10 votes every without consent could be to your neighbor. She will It turned out very good. I there in the 1950s, I think way I could. considered sexual abuse. love you for it. should have put cheese on it. and worked until she started Thank you, Jake, for His comment about your Lots of people are sick having health problems in the excitement you have male co-workers may be a now. I have something in HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE the mid ‘80s. The last prod- created in our community. back-handed compliment, my throat and nose and 6 tablespoons butter, divid- ucts they made were coats Your successes were our but why you are sick of hear- just feel a little bad. I guess ed and jackets. Some of these successes. We celebrated ing it is understandable. I will have to make some 1/4 cup all-purpose fl our she got to make and pur- over coff ee with break- If he doesn’t understand chicken soup. I did have to 1 teaspoon salt chase there, but this one she fast, sweet tea with lunch, after 40 years that you go get an x-ray last week. I 1/4 teaspoon pepper had to go to Nashville to the and wine with dinner. We dislike what he’s doing, it’s was leaving my life group 3 cups milk Washington Manufacturing downloaded your songs. because he doesn’t want to, class at Stevens Street and 6 cups thinly sliced peeled Store and buy it. She got We talked about people we and your feelings are unim- there is this little ramp potatoes her two sons and two son- knew who knew you. We portant to him. A marriage at the door that is closer 1-1/2 cups chopped fully in-laws one for Christmas. marveled that someone counselor may be able to to where I park my car. I cooked ham Now they call this black and from Cookeville was in L. help you get through to him. started toward the door and 1 small onion, chopped red checked material buff alo A. and doing well. If he won’t go, go without was carrying a plate, where In a large saucepan, melt plaid. George’s jacket is on Throughout those many him. I had taken my class some 4 tablespoons butter. Stir display there. Brings back a weeks, I enjoyed your every DEAR ABBY: I am 59 fried apple pies. I guess I in fl our, salt and pepper lot of memories. performance and I appre- years old with a good job. I hung my toe on the bottom until smooth. Gradually Time to go, I think George ciated the little things. You have a pleasant personality, of the ramp and down I went add milk; bring to a boil. is wanting food. As a matter answered questions with and I have been told I am but I did not break the dish. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. of fact, I am too. “Yes, ma’am,” and “Yes, attractive. I would love to I could not move and if you Combine potatoes, ham and Happy New Year! sir.” On the fi nal night as fi nd someone who would be have two artifi cial knees, onion; place half in greased If you have any questions you four fi nalists took the a very good friend or maybe you will know what I mean. 2-1/2-quart baking dish. Top or a recipe to share, just give stage, you stopped and even a love connection. You cannot put weight on with half of the sauce; repeat me a call at 510-1349 or email off ered your hand to Rose The problem is, I wear those metal knees and so layers. Cover and bake at me at raydrucilla@gmail. who walked up the steps partials because some of my you cannot get up out of the 375ºF for 65 to 75 minutes com. behind you. teeth are missing. I’m very When you were an- attractive with them in, but nounced as the winner, I’m afraid if I tell a man I you bowed. Bowed. Most have them, he won’t regard winners throw their arms me as attractive anymore. Community high with a stance of “Look Should I withhold that infor- at me!” mation until further down Classes Your response was hum- the line? ble thankfulness. You gave Please advise me because Mary Jo Gregson, credit to others. You came this is holding me back on Friends of the home to Cookeville and, trying to have a relationship. Cookeville/Putnam Co. with gratitude, off ered a I don’t want to remain lonely Animals board member, free concert. because of this. — READY and her dog, Sugar; In your dress, your man- FOR SOMETHING IN D.C. Nicole Stoner, certified ners, your performances, DEAR READY: You state pilates teacher; and you stayed true to the that you have a good job. If Petti Groth, Synergy person you were the very all that’s holding you back owner and certified fi rst night of “The Voice.” from fi nding a partner is meditation and You reminded me that good embarrassment about your mindfulness teacher. guys do fi nish fi rst. dentures, contact a dentist Synergy Mind & May your singing career and ask if there are other op- Body Studio will hold be successful and may you tions, such as implants, that community classes have the courage to not let might be a solution for you. Sunday, Jan. 5, with others defi ne you and con- If there are, it will give you all proceeds going tinue to be yourself. the boost of confi dence you to the Friends of the Blessings for the very are seeking. If not, keep in Cookeville/Putnam best from a Hoot Fan, mind that if you are dating County Animals. 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In 1900, U.S. Secretary of State John Hay an- nounced the “Open Door Policy” to facilitate trade with China. In 1935, Bruno Haupt- mann went on trial in Flemington, New Jersey, on charges of kidnap- ping and murdering the 20-month-old son of Frank & Ernest Charles and Anne Lind- bergh. In 1959, the Soviet Union launched its space probe Luna 1, the fi rst manmade object to fl y past the moon, its appar- ent intended target. In 1974, President Rich- ard Nixon signed legis- lation requiring states to limit highway speeds to 55 miles an hour as a way of conserving gasoline in Arlo & Janis the face of an oil embargo. Today’s Birthdays: TV host Jack Hanna is 73. Actress Wendy Phillips is 68. Movie director Todd Haynes is 59. Actress Tia Carrere is 53. Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is 52. Actor Taye Diggs is 49. Actor Dax Shepard is 45. Actress Paz Vega is 44. Actress Kate Bosworth is 37. A8 HERALD-CITIZEN THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020 herald-citizen.com

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s as bad as been more than 50 years since Indiana won nine games in a season. The pe- rennial Big Ten doormat, known more you think” for its basketball prowess than its foot- ball progress, has a chance to match its most wins in program history tonight Dear Athletic Support: My against streaking Tennessee in the son’s shoes stink to high heav- Gator Bowl. en! Mainly, it’s his basketball The Hoosiers (8-4) have eight wins shoes. for the fi rst time since 1993 and are in a For a while he was leaving bowl game for just the 12th time — and them in his locker at school, fi rst since 2016. It’s clear validation for but now he brings third-year coach Tom Allen, a long- them home be- time assistant and Indiana native who cause he likes to was promoted following Kevin Wilson’s play pick-up games resignation. Allen was rewarded with with his friends a new contract last month that more after school. than doubled his annual salary. I know this may “It means a lot when people believe sound silly, but in you,” Allen said, choking back tears. Cranor is there anything “I’m an emotional guy. It means a lot. I can do to keep It’s my home, it’s personal.” his shoes from stinking up Allen is 18-19 in three seasons, the my house? — Nose Laughing most wins by any Indiana coach in his Matter fi rst three years. He has a chance to get Dear Nose: Every time I the program to nine wins for the fi rst think back on the locker rooms time since 1967. of my past, I remember the Senior linebacker Reakwon Jones smell. A sour, moldy stench. has enjoyed the team’s modest turn- Some strange chemical reac- around, which included beating every tion taking place in the arm- unranked team on the schedule this pits of musty jerseys and the season. AP soles of worn-in shoes. “It’s a blessing and just a testa- Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs through Vanderbilt During my time as a coach, ment to all the work that the people defenders during the second half of a game Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville. I took a proactive approach to in this facility and this program put The Volunteers face Indiana tonight. combating my players’ various in, from the players to the coaches to odors. the training staff to the strength and point the fi nger to somebody else. The personal foul” and suspended him for We did laundry after every conditioning,” Jones said. “It’s just a men on our staff , the men on our team a half. practice and workout. We true blessing and we want to take full did not do that. ... We stuck together.” The fi fth-year senior addressed the provided body wash and advantage of this opportunity. incident Wednesday for the fi rst time. shampoo for the showers, “We know what’s at stake here and JENNINGS SUSPENDED “It was unfortunate because it was but none of this ever really what we can do.” Tennessee receiver Jauan Jennings, an accident,” Jennings said. “So just seemed to help. The Volunteers (7-5) have seemingly who leads the nation in broken tackles getting mentally and physically pre- I can remember my wife turned a corner as well under sec- by receivers, is suspended for the fi rst pared for this game is all I’m focused coming into the locker room ond-year coach Jeremy Pruitt. Tennes- half. Jennings stepped on the face of on. some nights when I was work- see closed the regular season with fi ve Vanderbilt punt returner Justice Shel- “Not really too focused on what I’m ing late, pinching her nose consecutive wins to earn its fi rst bowl ton-Mosley in the team’s regular-sea- going to do in the second half. I’m here with this look on her face like, trip since 2016. son fi nale. just being ready for this team. They are What died in here?! “You’ve got to look in the mirror, and Offi cials did not penalize Jennings going to have my back and I can’t wait I even think she went so I feel like our staff did, our players did, at the time. The Southeastern Confer- to come out there and have theirs.” far as to purchase some Glad and everybody said, ‘How can I do bet- ence reviewed the incident and deter- Plugins and Febreze. ter?’” Pruitt said. “It’s easy to always mined Jennings committed a “fl agrant SEE UT, PAGE B2 In the end, though, there was no getting rid of the stench. That musty cloud of teen- age-boy sweat seeped into my pores, my clothes, and my hair. David Stern will have Strangely enough, it somehow soaked its way into my heart, as well. These days, whenever I ven- lasting impact on NBA ture back to a sporting event and catch a waft of the glori- AP — David Stern once doing it in suits and wing- ous stench of competition, the predicted that the NBA tips instead of jerseys and years burn away, and I’m back would have a division in Eu- sneakers, and unquestion- in the locker room again. rope within 10 years. A few ably is why the league is so Maybe one day, long after years later, he said it again. successful today. your son’s basketball shoes And a few years after that, Stern died Wednesday, have been tossed aside, you’ll he said it yet again. nearly three weeks after look back on that peculiar It never happened. a brain hemorrhage made odor and remember the good That was a rarity in the end inevitable. He was times, instead of the stinky Stern’s life and career. Usu- the NBA’s commissioner for ones. ally, when he wanted some- exactly 30 years — from Feb. thing, he got it. 1, 1984, through Feb. 1, 2014 Dear Athletic Support: My He wanted the league to — and turned a league that sixteen-year-old daughter has grow under his watch, and was having its biggest games expressed interest in quitting it did. He wanted the game shown on tape delay into the basketball after this season. to grow internationally, and multibillion-dollar global I can tell it’s what she really it did. He wanted players to juggernaut that it is today. wants to do, but selfi shly I’m dress more professionally, “We all sit here and we AP worried about what will come and the pregame show in have these jobs and we all In this 2013 file photo, NBA Commissioner David Stern next for our family. locker rooms now is akin owe a great deal and a great smiles during a news conference after an NBA board Her father and I have de- to a fashion show. He was of governors meeting in New York. Stern died on voted so much time to her a basketball tour de force, SEE STERN, PAGE B2 Wednesday. He was 77. basketball career: weekend tournaments, late night games, not to mention all the long car rides to and from travel team practices. CHS swimmers qualify for fi ve more regional events What on earth are we going to do without basketball? — Hold On Loosely… But Don’t By SCOTT WILSON 29th in the 100 freestyle with Landon Symes. Richardson, 28, 1:21.04 (PB Let Go? HERALD-CITIZEN a time of 58.24. Other meet results in- 1:21.53); Boys 100 backstroke: Dear Loosely: This is a per- Riddick was 29th in the clude: Riddick, 29, 1:12.10 (RQ); fect question for the new year, The Cookeville High 100 backstroke and 33rd 200 individual medley: Girls 100 breaststroke: and a time many people spend School Cavaliers and Lady in the 100 freestyle. His Drew Heck, 14th, 2:28.62 (PB, Elizabeth McReynolds, 45, looking back, while at the Cavaliers racked up fi ve backstroke time was 1:12.10 2:32.03); 50 freestyle: Emily 1:39.69 (PB 1:40.32). same time, looking ahead. more regional qualifying and his freestyle fi nish was Coonce, 50, 29.50; Cassi- Boys 100 breaststroke: I completely understand performances and several 59.62. dy Gilroy, 82, 31.86; Callie Onodera, 64, 1:43.38 (PB your worry about losing a personal best times at the Killian Linder produced Benson, 123, 35.73; Maggie 1:48.52); Girls 200 freestyle: valued part of your family recent Ray Bussard Swim the fi fth regional qualifying Wallace, 124, 35.77; Kather- and Katherine Reynolds, dynamic. Invitational at the Univer- time when he fi nished 45th ine McReynolds, 125, 35.93; 30, 2:57.81; Girls 500 free- For many parents, sports sity of Tennessee in Knox- in the 100 freestyle with a McKenzi King, 130, 36.20 style: Maggie Wallace, 20, are a way to bond with their ville. time of 1:02.80. (PB, 36.85). 8:29.03. kids. Caden Heupel and Connor Personal best times were Boys 50 freestyle: Heupel, Boys 100 freestyle: Heu- However, if your daughter is Riddick had four of Cookev- reached by Drew Heck, 36 , 25.78 (PB 26.60); Linder, pel, 29, (RQ 58.24); Riddick, intent on quitting basketball, ille’s regional qualifying McKenzi King, Heupel, 58, 27.23 (PB 28.57); Symes, 33, (PB RQ 59.62 (1:03.31); you should stick with your gut times in the meet. Linder, Eban Cartwright, 87, 29.89; Cartwright, 98, Linder, 45, (PB RQ 1:02.80 and honor her decision. Heupel fi nished 36th in Allyson Richardson, Eliz- 31.35 (PB 32.91); and Yuto (1:03.18); Symes, 70, (PB the 50-meter freestyle with abeth McReynolds, Yuto Onodera, 120, 38.67. 1:06.64 (1:07.92); and Cart- SEE ELI, PAGE B2 a time of 25.78 seconds and Onodera, Riddick, and Girls 100 backstroke: wright, 96, 1:18.70.

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HELP WANTED FIREWD/STOVES & RELATED HOUSES FOR RENT LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Would you like to write FREE FIREWOOD DELIV- 50 Kenway St 3BR, 2BA Nickens to David G. Mang- Membership Corporation postpone the aforemen- about sports in the Upper ERED: May be Hardwood 1500 SF house w/unfi n- um, Trustee, and recorded fi led of record in Warranty tioned sale of real property Cumberland? Would like to or Mixed. Will come in long ished basement. No pet. in Book 1113, Page 418 as Deed Book 419, Page 233, by public announcement at attend high school football lengths, will need to be cut Yard maint. $950, $950/dep. well as an Assignment of Register’s Offi ce of Putnam such time and place of sale, games or college basketball up & split. Call (931)260- (931)260-1712. Leases and Rents of record County, Tennessee. and from time to time there- contests? The Herald-Cit- 5655 in Book 1113, Page 423 in after may postpone such izen is accepting applica- Looking for a 1, 2, 3, or 4 the Register’s Offi ce for Put- DEED REFERENCE: sale by public announce- tions for sports stringers Looking for a place to Bedroom nam County, Tennessee, Being the same property ment at the time and place to cover sports for the up- dump Free Fire Wood and Houses / Apartments for to secure the indebtedness conveyed to Bobby Nickens fi xed by the preceding post- coming year. If you think you Mulch in Putnam County. Rent? therein described to Grass- by quitclaim deed from Lon- ponement or subsequently would like to fi nd out more (931)260-5655 Call us at 931 548 1240 land Financial Services, LLC nie Hulse of record in Book noticed sale, and without information, contact Scott or visit our website at and the entire indebtedness 1019, Page 465, Register’s further notice make such Wilson at PETS & SUPPLIES www.stevensrentals.com having been called due and Offi ce of Putnam County, sale at the time fi xed by the scott.wilson@ payable as provided in said Tennessee. last postponement, or may, herald-citizen.com 2 FREE FEMALE Ferrets deed of trust, and said pay- in its discretion, give a new with cage & toys. ment not having been made, Subject to any and all ex- notice of sale. If applicable, Call 526-9197 COMM/INDUST FOR RENT notice is hereby given that I, isting ROW, easements, the Notice requirements of HEALTH CARE EMPLOYMENT the undersigned trustee, or setback lines and restrictive T.C.A. § 35-5-117 have been CKC PUPS: Yorkies & Mal- Northgate Business Park: my designated agent, un- covenants of record in said met. Advanced Nurse tipoo’s. Females $650, Several spaces avail. (2) der the power and authority Register’s Offi ce. Practitioner The failure of any high bidder males $600. Call (931)319- 3000SF suites, (6) offi ces. vested in me by said deed State of Tennessee 000 Call 261-7903 or Go to of trust, and having been to pay the purchase price Cumberland County Health www.rossierentals.com requested to do so by the This description was taken and close the sale shall, at Department lawful owner and holder of from the deed of trust be- the option of the Trustee, Please send resume to I would like my small Jack said debt, will on Thursday, ing foreclosed on of record be cause for rejection of the [email protected] Russell Terrier, named January 16, 2020 at 3:45 in Book 1113, Page 418 said bid, and, if the bid is reject- Eligible for State and Ella, returned to me. Green LEGALS p.m. at the front door of the Register’s Offi ce. ed, the Trustee shall have the Federal Loan Repayment tatoo on belly. If you have a Notice of Public Auction Putnam County Courthouse option of making the sale to heart you’ll call (931)651- NeedMore Storage, LLC in Cookeville, Tennessee, TAX MAP-PARCEL NO.: the next highest bidder who 1471 - REWARD! will sell the contents of the sell at public outcry to the 038-030.06 and 038-030.07 is ready, willing, and able to following unit #23 -Jessica highest and best bidder for PROPERTY ADDRESS: comply with the terms there- TRUCKING EMPLOYMENT Looking for A PET? Adopt Bledsoe to satisfy owners cash, free from the equity 4365 and 4351 Claude Lof- of. The proceeds derived CDL CLASS A DRIVER your new best friend! lien at public sale by bidding of redemption, homestead tis Road, Cookeville, Ten- from the sale of the property NEEDED nessee as shown on the tax will be applied as provided - BE YOUR OWN Visit us online at at 2040 Celina Hwy. Living- and dower, and all other exemptions and rights of maps for the Assessor of for in said deed of trust. BOSS without the stress/ www.aarf-tn.com ston, TN 38570 under the hassles of Forced Dispatch provisions of the Tennessee every kind, all of which are Property for Putnam Coun- or owning your own truck. to see all of our rescued Self-Storage Facility Act. expressly waived in said ty, TN. Terms of sale: Cash Based in Lebanon. Only dogs, cats, puppies and The contents generally de- deed of trust, the following Trustee: David G. Mangum, One position available. 2013 kittens! Meet the dogs and scribed as household goods described tract or parcel of This sale is subject to any Trustee, 2303 8th Avenue Volvo, Like new, pulling 53’ cats for adoption at our will be sold for cash, to the land more particularly de- and all unpaid real estate South, Nashville, TN 37204, Reefer. All miles paid from adoption events - call, email highest bidder. All sales scribed as follows, to-wit: taxes; restrictive covenants, (615) 255-8690 yard thru fi nal drop. Paid or visit our website for our are fi nal, cash only, man- easements and setback Interested Parties: Chris immediately upon return to event schedule. All pets agement reserves the right Lying and being in the Sev- lines; any and all redemp- Strickland, Timothy Riddle yard w/pod’s. No NE states. are fully vetted and already to withdraw unit from sale enth Civil District of Putnam tion rights, including rights Publish Newspaper: Her- Time on/Time off coordinat- fi xed. A.A.R.F. is a 501(c) and refuse any bid. Bidding County, Tennessee, being of redemption of any gov- ald-Citizen ed to your desires. 10,000 (3) non-profi t, no-kill animal scheduled to start at 11am more particularly described ernmental agency, State Editions dated:Thursday, miles/month goal with up on January 11, 2020. as follows: or Federal, and any and all December 26, 2019, Janu- rescue/foster organization prior liens or encumbrances ary 2, 2020 and January 9, to 12000 in winter months. run by volunteers. Please 1/2 Advances available. Lay- Being Lot No. 1 and 2 of against said real property. 2020 over, drops, and detention be part of the solution to the Loftis Hills Subdivision, Said sale is further subject File #75392 paid. Must have Clean MVR, end animal overpopulation - Notice of Public Sale as shown on the plat of re- to matters that an accurate 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 background and drug tests. spay or neuter your pets. cord in Plat Cabinet D, Slide survey of the property might 615-390-2787 A.A.R.F. (All About Rescue Notice is hereby given that 181B, Register’s Offi ce of disclose. and Fixin’ Inc.) on January 16, 2020 at 10:00 Putnam County, Tennessee, 931-260-8018 (voicemail a.m. the following vehicles to which reference is here- The property sold pursu- only) • www.aarf-tn.com will be sold to the highest by made for a more perfect ant to this notice shall be AUTOS FOR SALE bidder to satisfy a mechanic description of the lot herein sold “AS IS” and neither the YOUNG FEMALE CAT. lien(s) currently being held conveyed. Trustee nor the benefi ciary Smokey gray and white with by Bohannon’s Towing & of the Deed of Trust, nor any 3 white feet. Call (931)537- Auto Repair on said vehi- The property described agent or attorney therefore, 3829 cle(s): herein is subject to Restric- makes or shall make any tive Covenants for Claude warranty, whether express 2010 HONDA Loftis Property fi led of re- or implied, as to the con- ROOMS FOR RENT VIN#3CZRE3H35AG700337 cord in Warranty Deed Book dition, quality or quantity 400, Page 595, Register’s thereof, including, but not 2010 HONDA Odyssey. STAR MOTOR INN 1 2008 TOYOTA Offi ce of Putnam County, limited to, the enforceabili- owner, excellent condition, Weekly starting @ $200 + tax VIN#JTKDE167380230701 Tennessee. ty of any lease aff ecting the 111,291 miles. $14,500, In- . Free internet, frig, guest property, the existence or Text 931-979- spection. laundry, movie rentals. Said sale will take place at The property described absence of defaults under or 2895 to schedule an ap- Pet Friendly, Construction 526-9511 Bohannon’s Towing & Auto herein is subject to a plat for the eff ect or this sale upon pointment Crews welcome. Repair, 1651 Harristown Loftis Hills fi led of record in the rights of any party under Rd, Monterey, TN and will Plat Cabinet D, Slide 181-B, such lease. The Trustee shall be sold as is. Bohannon’s Register’s Offi ce of Putnam make no warranty of title, TRUCKS FOR SALE APTS/DUPLEXES FOR RENT Towing & Auto Repair shall County, Tennessee. express or implied, and will 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR Apts / reserve the right to reject sell and convey the subject HOUSES NEW $280-$800 any bid below amount of in- The property described real property by Trustee’s voiced mechanic’s lien. herein is subject to a utili- Deed only. Cable, Water/Appl’s Furn’d OVER 100 LOCATION 1/2 ty easement granted unto Upper Cumberland Electric The trustee may adjourn or Kids welcome. Some Pets NOTICE OF SALE FOUR in Designated Apts. SEASONS STORAGE OF Open Mon - Fr COOKEVILLE, LLC Soard Properties here- 526-1988 by publishes notice, as re- 1994 CHEVY Silverado Storage units available quired by TCA 66-31-101et. 1500 Z71 4x4 Club Cab: Seq., of a public sale of the 136,764 miles, very good 1BR property listed below to sat- : CHA, stove, frig. isfy a landlord lien. All sales condition. $13,500. Inspec- Lrg LR, lrg kitchen. Well tion. Text 931-979-2895 are for credit to the highest maintained older apt. No bidder and are considered smoking/pets. $400/mo. (931)252-8289 fi nal. Four Seasons Storage of Cookeville reserves the MISC FOR SALE 2BR APT: right to reject any bids. The $500/mo, $500/ sale shall be held online at 2 Single wide mobile dep. Text Only (931) 319- homes & an old Air Stream 3258. www.StorageTreasures.com Camper FREE. Will need on Friday January 10th,2020 at 12:00 PM CST for the per- chainsaw and a rollback to 2BR, 1BA. Stove, refrig, DW, access. Location off of Old sonal and other property CH/A. $380/mo. Small pets stored in the following units: Dodson Branch Rd. 270- OK!! Call 526-1988. 202-8987 Mark Flintom-253. Contents include but not Antique wardrobe $100. limited to: Household items, 931-528-2905 books, exercise equipment, stereo equipment and more. BABY STROLLER/CAR- Facility location: SEAT w/base; baby’s Jump- 81 Wesley Dr, aroo. $100 for both or will Cookeville, TN 38506 sell separate. 260-1740. Phone number: 931-372-8143. Duracraft Humidifi er 2 gal- 1/2 FOR RENT lon auto shut off with new PUBLIC NOTICE fi lters and treatment, good 1 , 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts, condition, reduced to $60. Houses. Many locations The following vehicle will be 931-644-9118 FALCON REALTY, up for auction on or after 528-2158 1/17/2020 at 8:00am- Finish Line Muffl er & Auto Like New Kenmore Sears falconrealtycookeville.com Upright Vacuum Cleaner 1573 E Spring St with attachments & new Upscale 3BR, 2BA condo Cookeville- bags. $35 Call 931-854- Capshaw area. Walk-in clos- 2006 Hyundai 0491 ets, 9’ ceilings, fi replace, ga- 5NPEU46C06H172172, rage. $1250/mo. 931-239- 1993 Ford “LONGARM” WESTERN 6938 1FTHX25M5PKA09345 books, 75 paperbacks for 1/2 $75. (931)528-5053 lhar- [email protected] HOUSES FOR RENT TRUSTEE’S SALE T-fal, Clipso pressure 201 Cooper Rd, Algood. Default having been made steamer like new, several 3BR, 2BA. Outside storage in the terms, conditions, Great Value Ad parts, w/steaming pots $55. barn, no pets. $1000/mo, provisions and payments Sears antique adding ma- $1000/dep. Call (931)265- made and provided for in a 4475 Deed of Trust dated April 5, chine. Hand operated. From Bobby 50’s w/all accessories. $40. 2019, executed by Insulated combination mini $ .00 ice bucket & cocktail shaker Lines Week $7. 931-525-1020 Bledsoe County Correctional Complex 4 1 16

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TTU — The Tennessee Tech basketball pro- gram begins its 2020 Ohio Valley Conference schedule today as both Golden Eagle squads take on Eastern Kentucky, starting at 4 p.m. in Rich- mond (KY). AP Nashville Predators’ centers Matt Duchene (95) and Mikael Granlund (64) battle for the puck TECH WOMEN LOOK TO CONTINUE STRONG PLAY with Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) and defenseman Jamie Oleksiak, right, during the NHL The Golden Eagles are coming off a 94-45 win Winter Classic Wednesday at the Cotton Bow in Dallas. over Tennessee Wesleyan to cap off their 2019- 20 non-conference schedule. Tech fi nished their non-conference slate 7-4, marking the sec- ond-straight season in which the Golden Eagles Preds lose in Winter Classic won at least seven non-conference games under head coach Kim Rosamond. DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars The whole thing was awesome.” side of it, makes it a little more Tech earned victories over Cumberland Tenn. interim coach Rick Bowness had Alexander Radulov scored the diffi cult for us.” (88-51), ULM (75-68), Samford (72-57), Detroit just seen a very similar come- tiebreaking goal on a one-timer Dallas got its fi rst goal with Mercy (69-47), Western Carolina (62-58), Lipscomb back by his team, though the with just under 15 minutes left 1:08 left in the second period, (78-58), and Tennessee Wesleyan (94-45). surroundings for this one were and Andrej Sekera quickly added when Jason Dickinson skated Tech’s off ensive attack is led by Kesha Brady, drastically diff erent. another goal for the Stars, who around the back of the net and averaging 15.8 points per contest. Tech’s other While pigs raced during tim- were down 2-0 after an extended passed across the front of goalie double-digit scorer this season is Mackenzie Cole- eouts next to the outdoor rink, Nashville power play in the open- Pekka Rinne to Blake Comeau man, averaging 10.7 points per game. Akia Har- which was built in the middle of ing minutes when Dallas forward for the shot that made it 2-1. The ris has helped lead the Golden Eagles ball sharing a historic football stadium and Corey Perry got a game miscon- Stars then scored three goals in this season, averaging 4.7 assists per game. Ana- framed to appear as if it was duct and was ejected for an elbow a short span to start the third cia Wilkinson has dominated the glass, recording under an oversized ranch entry, to the head of defenseman Ryan period before 85,630 at Cotton 7.2 rebounds per game, while also leading the the Stars scored four goals in a Ellis. Bowl Stadium in Dallas, the team with 2.27 blocks per game. Jada Guinn leads span of just under eight minutes “It was an awkward play. It was second-largest crowd to attend an the team in steals having averaged a steal per in a 4-2 win Wednesday over the very unintentional,” Perry said NHL game. contest this season. Nashville Predators in an NHL after the game. “I didn’t mean to “It was awesome. You don’t Eastern Kentucky enters Thursday’s contest Winter Classic that felt like a do it. I hope he’s OK.” really know what to expect when with a 6-5 record in non-conference play, includ- state fair. Dallas reached the midpoint you walk out for the start of the ing a 3-2 mark at McBrayer Arena, and are cur- Well, it was played at the site of its 82-game regular season game, but the atmosphere, the rently on a two-game skid with losses to Vander- of the annual State Fair of Texas, with its third win in a row and in fans, everything they had going bilt (75-69) and IUPUI (72-42). with the rides and games on the third place in the Western Con- on with the fi reworks, the fl yover, Bria Bass is the only Colonel to average dou- midway open just outside Cotton ference. The Stars also overcame everything, was just awesome,” ble-fi gure scoring this season, tallying 10.5 points Bowl Stadium known for hosting a 2-0 defi cit in their previous Comeau said. “It was nice to have per contest this season. Qay Stanton has been big football games. game, with four goals in the third a Texas feel.” EKU’s leader in assists this season, averaging a “Let’s look at it from two sets period of a 4-2 win at Arizona on Stars center Tyler Seguin, vot- team-leading 3.6 assists per game. Stanton has of eyes. From a coaching per- Sunday. ed to the All-Star team this week, also collected a team-high 1.7 steals per game spective, we won the game. We Nashville has lost three in a said when Radulov scored, it was this season. On the defensive side, I’Liyah Green battled back. We survived those row, and is 11th in the West after the loudest cheers he had ever has pulled down a team-leading 7.2 rebounds early penalties and the guys kept making the playoff s last season heard during a game. per game, in addition to averaging 1.1 blocks per battling and believing and doing — and losing in a six-game, fi rst- Radulov scored from the right game. what was necessary to get us round series against Dallas. circle on a power play, and Mat- The Golden Eagles are 68-28 all-time against back in the game,” Bowness said. “You’re involved in a game like tias Janmark had a goal and an the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Tech leads the “From a fan’s perspective, that this and you want a diff erent out- assist in the third. John Kling- series 33-8 in Cookeville, 26-17 in Richmond, and was great hockey,” he said. “If I come so that you can really take berg assisted on both power-play 8-3 at neutral locations. The last matchup between was out there watching that game the day in for what it’s worth,” goals to start the third before the two programs saw Tech claim a 77-57 victory and I was watching us on televi- Predators coach Peter Laviolette Sekera’s fi rst goal in nearly three over the Colonels on Feb. 21, 2019. The Golden sion, that was an awesome game. said. “So we sit here on the wrong years. Eagles are on a two-game winning streak over the Colonels. TECH MEN LOOKING FOR MORE EXPERIENCE Thursday marks the 139th meeting all-time be- Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl tween the two programs, with Eastern Kentucky owning a 75-63 lead in the series. When competing PASADENA, Calif. and Quintez Cephus in Richmond, the Colonels hold a 43-24 advantage (AP) — Justin Herbert caught seven passes for over the Golden Eagles all time. scored his third rushing 59 yards and a score for Last season, the two squads split its two-game touchdown of the 106th Wisconsin, but quarter- series, each team pulling off road victories. Rose Bowl on a thrilling back Jack Coan’s off ense Tech started it with a thrilling, 91-85 triumph in 30-yard run with 7:41 to couldn’t capitalize on its Georgetown, Ky., played on the campus of George- play Wednesday night, whopping advantages town College because of a scheduling confl ict at and No. 7 Oregon held in time of possession EKU’s Alumni Coliseum. off No. 11 Wisconsin (38:03-21:57) and total Later in the season, EKU held off a valiant 28-27 to win its third yards (322-204). comeback eff ort by the Golden Eagles, edging straight trip to the Tech 67-66 in Cookeville. The purple and gold, Granddaddy of Them SUGAR BOWL trailing by as many as 14 points, had a few op- All. NO. 5 GEORGIA 26 portunities to hit the winning bucket late, but Brady Breeze re- NO. 8 BAYLOR 14 couldn’t get a shot to fall. turned a fumble 31 NEW ORLEANS This year’s Eastern Kentucky squad is led off en- yards for an early (AP) — George Pickens sively by Jomaru Brown, who averages 16.8 points touchdown for the caught 12 passes for 175 AP per game. He adds 3.4 rebounds per contest, while Ducks (12-2). Herbert yards and a touchdown Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs for hitting 74.3 percent from the free throw line. then made his go-ahead as Georgia defeated Bay- a touchdown past Wisconsin linebacker Jack Ty Taylor adds 13.5 points and 3.6 boards per rambling run on the lor in the Sugar Bowl. Sanborn during the Rose Bowl Wednesday in game while fi ring at a 36.0 percent clip from next snap after Breeze Baylor quarterback Pasadena, Calif. 3-point range. Also in double fi gures for the forced another fumble Charlie Brewer, coming Colonels is Tre King, averaging 10.4 points and 5.7 in yet another frenetic back from a concussion most outstanding play- pleted 17 of 37 passes rebounds. edition of this venerated in the Big 12 title game er. for 233 yards and a Darius Hicks leads the team in rebounding with bowl game. on Dec. 7, was sidelined Brewer completed 21 touchdown for Michigan 6.8 per contest. Leading the team in assists with Oregon held on to cap again in the fourth of 41 passes for 211 yards (9-4), which dropped its 2.8 per game, is JacQuess Hobbs. its Pac-12 championship quarter when the back and one touchdown to fourth consecutive bowl Tech gave Ole Miss fi ts in the fi rst half of its fi - season with its 12th win of his head appeared to Denzel Mims for the game. Quinn Nordin nal non-conference game of the season. However, in 13 games. The Ducks hit hard on the turf as Bears (11-3). kicked three fi eld goals Ole Miss made adjustments and pulled away for celebrated their fourth he was taken down by for the Wolverines, an 80-63 victory Saturday afternoon. Rose Bowl victory in two defenders along the CITRUS BOWL including a school-re- Clay and Darius Allen led the purple and gold school history. sideline. NO. 9 ALABAMA 35 cord-tying 57-yarder to in scoring with 13 points each. Garrett Golday fi n- Aron Cruickshank Jake Fromm com- NO. 17 MICHIGAN 16 end the fi rst half and ished 3-of-3 from the fl oor on his way to a sea- returned an early pleted 20 of 30 passes ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) give Michigan the lead. son-high eight points. kickoff 95 yards for a for 250 yards and two — Mac Jones threw touchdown for the Big touchdowns without an three touchdown passes, OUTBACK BOWL Ten runner-up Badgers interception for Geor- Jerry Jeudy became the NO. 16 MINNESOTA 31 (10-4). They lost in their gia (12-2), which lost to fi rst Alabama player to NO. 9 AUBURN 9 fourth consecutive trip Texas in the Sugar Bowl top 200 receiving yards TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — to Pasadena over the last season. in a bowl game and Tyler Johnson had 12 last 10 years. Georgia was without the Crimson Tide beat receptions for 204 yards Herbert passed for about a dozen regulars, Michigan 35-16 in the and two touchdowns just 138 yards without including three start- Citrus Bowl. to become Minnesota’s a touchdown in his col- ing off ensive linemen. Jones connected with career receiving leader legiate fi nale. Instead, Some players were hurt Jeudy for an 85-yard and help the Gophers Oregon improbably while others sat out to score on Alabama’s beat Auburn in the Out- relied on the legs of its preserve their health for fi rst snap, and DeVonta back Bowl. 6-foot-6 quarterback the NFL draft. Smith and Miller For- Johnson broke Eric to grind out the fourth Meanwhile, top run- ristall added touchdown Decker’s school record Rose Bowl victory in ning back D’Andre Swift grabs in the second half for receiving yards on school history. saw only limited action for the Crimson Tide (11- his second catch of the After Herbert scored because of an ailing 2), which trailed 16-14 at day and became Min- on runs of 4 and 5 yards shoulder. Zamir White the break. nesota’s career leader in the fi rst half, he carried 18 times for 92 Jeudy fi nished with for scoring receptions rambled through the yards and a touchdown. six catches for 204 on a one-handed, 2-yard defense for the go-ahead Richard LeCounte yards. Jones completed TD catch that put the score in what’s sure to intercepted two pass- 16 of 25 passes for 327 Gophers (11-2) up 24-17 be the signature mo- es, the second sealing yards. Najee Harris ran at halftime. His 73- HERALD-CITIZEN, FILE ment of the four-year the victory in the fi nal for 136 yards and two yard catch-and-run Tennessee Tech’s Kesha Brady, left, drives starter’s career. minutes. touchdowns for Ala- put Minnesota head for the lane during a recent game against Jonathan Taylor Pickens, a freshman, bama. good early in the fourth Lipscomb at TTU. rushed for 94 yards was selected the game’s Shea Patterson com- quarter.