THETH CHRONICLE CELEBRATING OUR 39 YEAR AS THE LEADING NEWSPAPER IN MT. JULIET AND WEST WILSON COUNTY | WWW.TCOMJ.COM of Mt. Juliet LARGEST CIRCULATION IN WILSON COUNTY • JANUARY 9, 2019 • VOLUME 39, NUMBER 2 Voting now open for Best of MJ By Sarah Tate tion. Managing Editor Voting can also be done only once per IP address. Readers of The Chroni- This means anyone con- cle can now vote for their nected to the same network, favorite local businesses in such as using the same the Best of Mt. Juliet polls. computer or using Wi-Fi to Voting runs throughout the vote, will not be able to cast month of January. To vote, their vote if someone else visit tcomj.com/polls. has already voted. Polls were available online If you have a mobile de- prior to voting so readers vice, such as a smartphone could view the nominated or tablet, try disconnecting businesses in each catego- from any Wi-Fi and using Photo courtesy of MJPD ry and make suggestions for your data to vote from the Pictured left to right are Sgt. Tommy Shelton, Chief James Hambrick, and Lieutenant Jason Brockman additions. Votes cast during device. During the fi rst cou- of Mt. Juliet Police. December were not counted ple weeks, the page may load and were erased prior to of- slowly due to the increase in fi cial voting Jan. 1. traffi c. This should subside Voting for the Best of Mt. so that readers will be able MJ offi cers receive awards Juliet began at midnight to cast their votes quickly. Jan. 1, 2019, and will run In years past, voters have Staff Reports Sergeant Tommy Shelton enforcement management the entire month, ending at received a message after received the Trilogy Leader- practices through training, 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31, 2019. casting a ballot thanking Two Mt. Juliet police of- ship Institute Award. education, and networking Along with receiving certifi - them for voting for a busi- fi cers recently completed a FBI-LEEDA states their among police professionals cates, the winners and run- ness they may not have vot- three-part Law Enforcement mission is “to advance the across the United States ners up will be announced ed for. This message was an Executive Development As- science and art of law en- and beyond.” in The Chronicle’s annual error, defaulting to the fi rst sociation (FBI-LEEDA) pro- forcement leadership and “Lt. Brockman and Sgt. “Best of Mt. Juliet” special gram, which led to Lieu- promote the exchange of Shelton sought to carry out section, which will be an- tenant Jason Brockman and See VOTE, PAGE 3 information to improve law See AWARD, PAGE 3 nounced closer to publica- Community Calendar Burglary suspects Police look for man

JAN 10 caught on camera who robbed bank

Staff Reports They later attempted to use By Sarah Tate Parkinson’s Support Group Managing Editor the victim’s cards at a Kro- Lebanon Offi ce Police offi cers were sum- ger in Lebanon. An unidentified man moned to a daycare in the It was likely that the robbed US Bank on Pleas- JAN 14 80 block of South Greenhill thieves specifi cally target- ant Grove Road in Mt. Road to investigate a car ed the location because it is Juliet around 12:50 p.m. Board of Commissioners burglary on Dec. 12, 2018, common for purses to be left Tuesday. City Hall around 4 p.m. During the in a vehicle. Thieves com- Police are looking for the burglary, the thief(s) busted monly frequent gyms, day- man who they say passed a a window and stole a purse care centers, yoga studios, JAN 22 note at the bank, claimed that was left in plain view. and gymnastic businesses he had a gun, and then Credit cards from the vic- in search of easy targets. demanded cash. They said JECDB tim’s purse were used with- Many times, vehicle bur- he left the area on foot, but Lebanon Offi ce in 20 minutes of the theft at glary is a crime of opportu- they have no indication he a Kroger in Mt. Juliet. nity that can be prevented if is still in the area. Investigators were able to there is no opportunity for Anyone with informa- Additional information get surveillance video that the thief to steal. Mt. Juliet tion regarding the robbery Page 3 recorded two suspects us- can contact Mt. Juliet Po- Suspect photo courtesy of MJPD ing the victim’s credit card. See MJPD, PAGE 3 lice. COMMUNITY CALENDAR - pg.3 / OBITUARIES - pg.10 / CLASSIFIEDS - pg.12 Page 2, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 Deputies discover signs of identity theft

Staff Reports a Shannon Ketler and Jamee Hagelberger in room 305. On Jan. 3, Wilson County Both subjects were found to Sheriff’s directed patrol units have active warrants out of were conducting an investi- Rutherford County. gation in reference to a stolen During a consent search vehicle that was located at of the room, several items 205 S. Eastgate Blvd. (Wood- were located such as debit Spring Suites) in Lebanon. cards with different names Upon arrival, Cpl. Dustin and boxes of “Insta Checks” Harvey made contact with a which are commonly used black Nissan Altima that had with the process of identity been entered as stolen out of theft and fraud. Detectives Murfreesboro. from the Criminal Investi- During the course of in- gations Division (CID) were vestigation, it was found that notified of the findings and the subjects who had been responded to the scene. driving the vehicle were stay- Deputies then went to ing in rooms 302 and 305. Deputies made contact with See IDENTITY, PAGE 11

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Pictured left to right are the Homecoming Court for Friendship Christian School. Back Row: DJ Rog- ers, Jaheim Robinson, JakeBlair (King), Landon Crecelius, Cole Cottrell. Front Row: Nishika Shah, Meals on Wheels Mallory Dean, Bayley West (Queen), Cameron Burton, Khia Young helps those in MJ FCS Homecoming Court Staff Reports “Currently we have a need for volunteers to de- Mid Cumberland Meals on liver meals, help package Wheels (MOW) operates pro- food for delivery, help serve announced ahead of game grams in the counties that and clean up for lunch at surround Davidson County. the Center Tuesday through It is a non-profit that serves Thursday,” she said. Jake Blair, son of Rick and Tune of Lebanon. Staff Reports the community in a variety Cook said the positions Kristen Blair of Mt. Juliet. The sophomore atten- of ways through the help of are not a big time commit- On Friday, Jan. 11, The senior attendant is dant is Khia Nicole Young, volunteers. ment, with drivers delivering 2019, Friendship Christian Cameron Burton, daughter daughter of Kera Dye and Meals on Wheels has been on a specific day of the week, School will celebrate Bas- of Terry and Renee Burton Jerry Young of Lebanon. operating in Mt. Juliet for de- every other week. ketball Homecoming. The of Lebanon. The senior es- The sophomore escort is cades and is based at the Mt. “The routes take 1.5 to ceremony will take place cort is Landon Crecelius, Cole Cottrell, son of Renn Juliet Senior Activity Center 2 hours to run,” she said. at 5:30 p.m. prior to the son of Stephen and Renee and Nancy Cottrell of Leb- (MJSAC), 2034 N. Mt. Juliet “Helping to package food, games with Davidson Acad- Crecelius of Lebanon. anon. Road. They currently provide serve lunch or clean up takes emy. The junior attendant is The freshman attendant home-delivered hot meals for about an hour each day. You The 2019 Homecom- Mallory Dean, daughter of is Nishika Shah, daughter 24 people daily. They have can volunteer for as many or ing Queen is Bayley West, Jennifer and Charley Dean of Vick and Mona Shah of seven who receive frozen as few days as your schedule daughter of Bill Bob and of Lebanon. The junior es- Lebanon. The freshman meals every two weeks, and allows. We are very flexible.” Kimberly West of Lebanon. cort is Jaheim Robinson, escort D J Rogers son of they provide lunch to MJ- Those interested in vol- The Homecoming King is son of Adam and Kimberly Amy Flippin of Gallatin. SAC members who make a unteering for the Mt. Juliet reservation to eat in-house MOW program can contact Tuesday through Thursday. Cook or Marianne Morgan, Lisa Cook, Mt. Juliet site back-up manager, at MOW site manager, said the 615-758-2777, or email group is in need of more vol- them at mow.mtjuliet@ unteers for the area. mchra.com. Judy’s Fashion Boutique LADIES CLOTHING CLOSEOUTS STOP BY TODAY & PICK UP SOME GREAT WINTER LADIES CLOTHING 60% - 75% OFF! select items only

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Photo submitted Photos courtesy of MJPD Pictured is Alt. Capt. Tristen Arkon who had one goal during the game.

From MJPD, PAGE 1 encouraged to call the Mt. Juliet Police Department MJ Hockey gets win over Blackman Police encourage everyone, at (615) 754-2550. Infor- in all circumstances, to mation can also be given Staff Reports Corey Settle had one goal while Michael Settle and never leave items of value anonymously by calling and one assist during the Nash Buckner each had in plain view or their vehicle (615) 754-TIPS (8477) or The Mt. Juliet hock- game. Other goal scorers in- one. unlocked. via the Mt. Juliet Police De- ey club defeated Black- clude Nathaniel Hayes, Tris- The next game will be Anyone with any infor- partment website at http:// man-Stewarts Creek in 5-2 ten Arkon and Rylan Hager. against the Tennessee Out- mation about this crime is www.mjpd.org/. victory on Jan. 7. Lawson Smith had two laws at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Both Logan Baskin and assists during the game, Ford Ice Center.

From AWARD, PAGE 1 boro Police Department hosted the FBI Leadership their goal of obtaining the Institute, and Brockman COMMUNITY CALENDAR Trilogy Leadership Award,” and Shelton traveled to take said Chief James Ham- part in the excellent leader- brick. “I’m proud of their ship academy. Those who JAN 10 JAN 14 JAN 22 effort and desire to further successfully complete the their knowledge to better Supervisor, Command, and Parkinson’s Support Board of Commission- JECDB serve our community.” Executive Leadership Insti- Group ers The Board of Directors In June, August, and Oc- tute programs receive the The Peterson Founda- The Mt. Juliet of the Joint Economic tober of 2018, the Murfrees- Trilogy Leadership Award. tion for Parkinson’s sup- Board of Commission- and Community Devel- port group will meet from ers will meet Jan. 14 at opment Board of Wilson 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. County will meet Tues- From VOTE, PAGE 1 message may have stated 10 at Green Hill Church, day, Jan. 22, 2019, at otherwise, votes were being located at 13251 Leb- 7:30 a.m. at 200 Aviation alphabetical option in the recorded correctly. The er- anon Road, Mt. Juliet. JAN 15 Way, Suite 207, Lebanon. category. We can assure ror message should be cor- voters that the ballots were rected this year; however, Free Fitness Class correct and that the mes- if the message displayed is JAN 11 Free Fitness Class ev- JAN 22 sage was the only error. inaccurate, please send an ery Tuesday evening 6:30 Each year, we closely email to [email protected] Community Develop- p.m. at Life Church in the Free Dance Class watch the votes throughout and know that staff will ment Meeting youth center. Life Church Free Dance Exercise the month to ensure accu- promptly work to correct The Community De- is located at 3688 Highway Class called Refi t every racy. Though the default the issue. velopment meeting will 109 Lebanon, Tn. Right Tuesday evening at 6:30 be held at the Mt. Juliet across the street from The p.m. in the youth center Chamber of Commerce Dollar General Store. This of Life Church, located at from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. is a great class for all ages 3688 Highway 109, Leb- The guest speaker of the and all fi tness levels. For anon. This class is for all month is Nicholas Bish- more information you can ages and fi tness levels. op, J.D., VP of economic email info@LifeChurch- LifeChurchFamily.com. development at Vol State. Family.com

JAN 26 JAN 13 JAN 15 Mt. Juliet Senior Ac- Episcopal Church of Lions Club tivity Center the Epiphany Mt. Juliet/West Wil- Indoor Yard Sale and Sunday Service will be son Lions Club Meeting at Chili Lunch ($5 for eat- 10:30 a.m. at 1500 Hick- Courtney’s Restaurant at in or take-out) at the Mt. ory Ridge Rd., Lebanon, 4066 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., ev- Juliet Senior Activity Cen- with the Reverend Peter ery fi rst and third Tuesday ter, 2043 N. Mt. Juliet Whalen presenting the of the month. For more Rd., on Saturday, Jan. sermon. All are welcome. information, contact Pres- 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ident Ken Thomas 615- All sales benefi t the MJ- 470-5252. SAC. Everyone is welcome.

PUBLIC NOTICES - PAGE 12 Page 4, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 MJCA Honor Lists

Honor Roll Dunn, Beardon Farley, Ma- son Henry, Graham Larson, 1st Grade Isaac Lee, Carter Mull, Lin- Bristol Barnett, Caden coln Nave, Alexia Rad, Ma- Bodell, Gibson Byrd, Mad- son Warren, Graycin Wil- die Covey, Anthony Henry, liams, Olivia Willimon Ben Hyden, Austin Man- chir, Dylan Miranda, Mak- 4th Grade enlei Mull, Carson Ote- Ryan Blackwell, Hannah ro, Amiah Romkee, Wyatt Dailey, Aubrie DelPapa, Shoemaker Landon Howell, Thatcher Lanier, Abigail Love, Sam- 2nd Grade uel McDonnell, Olivia Mu- Luke Carey, Moxy Clay, raira, Carly Qose, Brooke Travis Collins, Talon Da- Tuschner, Jonathan Yates visson, Neylan Farris, Addy Hancock, Ben Jensen, Lilly 5th Grade Jones, Juliana Lott, Cole Lilly Blackwell, Noah Montgomery, Ellanie Rob- Brooks, Sarah Cantrell, erts, Sofia Schaefer Blake Cullen, Karlie Gee, Wyatt Gray, Michael Ja- 3rd Grade ramillo, Jacob Lee, Carina Gemma Biddle, Ethan Long, Cason Mull, Coleton Byrd, Lily Conner, Olivia Parker, Sarah Schaefer, Cooper, Cate Drury, Reese Campbell Warren Photo submitted

Principal’s List Cudd, Isaac Dailey, Ryan Averitt Express recently honored associate Brenda Simpson of Mt. Juliet for 20 years of service. She Duty, Joey Edgerton, Ca- is now among the more than 1,100 active Averitt associates who are members of the company’s “Over 1st Grade leb Graves, Autumn Gray, 20 Team,” an exclusive group of associates who have served 20 or more years with Averitt. Averitt’s Britt Biddle, Adalyn Bentley Harris, Valen Hart, Nashville-area facility is located at 1 Averitt Express Drive. Brewer, Neil Corbin, Kaylie Mason Jaramillo, Jonah Cravens, Atleight Cultra, Kleinmann, Carter Lew- Dean Fox, Rosie Frye, Tyler is, Kylie Lane, Eva Norris, Gray, Bricin Hicks, Sophie Isaac Otto, Ashlyn Park- Holden, Beckham Lange, er, Sanaya Patel, Olivia Hudson Massaro, Marley Kate Pilote, Kalia Romkee, Class brings insight Middendorf, Journey Mosi- Cayson Weist er, Kinsley Moss, Hadley Northern, Carter Pilote, Jo- 4th Grade seph Roll, Ethan Stockwell, Kyle Addis, Mae Biddle, Brandon Stratton, Sloane Emma Bowen, Sarah Davis, into local elections Unland, Cheswin Woodson, Sadie Driver, Gwen Forsha, Cole Wright, Conner Wright Madi McQueen, Karson Staff Reports hands-on activities and meets every Thursday Moss, Leeya Patel,Christian presentations by guest evening from March 21 at 2nd Grade Saladin, Cameron Semmes, Applications are now speakers designed to give 6 p.m. to April 11 at the Atalaya Biggs, Luke Bul- Carter Turner, Jillian Un- being accepted for the a behind-the-scenes look Wilson County Election lard, Mackenzie Coggin, land first Wilson County Elec- at the preparation that Commission Annex at Kayla Dunn, Parker Grimes, tion Institute. The Insti- goes into elections in 415 Harding Dr. in Leba- Brody Harris, Heath Hen- 5th Grade tute is a series of four Wilson County. Partici- non. The classes are free egar, Lucy Howell, Harley Lilly Barnes, Emmy weekly two-hour classes pants will gain knowledge and will last about two Parris, Jack Pemberton, Biggs, Kannon Burroughs, conducted by the Wilson about voter registration, hours. Attendance at all Brinkley Vooys, Elizabeth Johnathan Fahmy, Avery County Election Commis- ballot and voting system four classes is required Walker, Brixton Williams, Harris, Sadie Jennings, sion to give participants a preparation, candidate and class size is limited. Benji Yates Evan Kleinmann, Katie greater understanding of information and the im- To apply for a seat at Moore, Avary Stockwell, the “behind the scenes” portance of poll workers, the Election Institute, 3rd Grade Brynley Usry, Caroline Wo- workings of the Election the media and communi- anyone interested will Farrah Barlow, Lily olson Commission. ty outreach. find information and an “Elections are the cul- “These classes will give application at www.Wil- mination of actions tak- attendees an understand- sonVotes.com or may en each and every day in ing of the many aspects contact the Wilson Coun- preparation for that one of preparation for elec- ty Election Commission big day. This is an oppor- tions and the everyday at 615-444-0216. tunity for Wilson County functions of the Election To learn more about voters to gain first-hand Commission,” said Assis- elections, voting and how Did you hear? knowledge about the pro- tant Administrator Tam- you can be involved with cedures and details that my Smith. “We encourage Wilson County elections are involved in holding anyone involved in a cam- contact the Wilson Coun- elections in Wilson Coun- paign, prospective candi- ty Election Commission, ty,” said Phillip Warren, dates and citizens inter- email at info@wilsonelec- hAdvertising Works! administrator of elec- ested in becoming more tions.com or go online The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet celebrates 37 years tions. civically involved to apply at www.Wilsonelections. as Mt. Juliet’s longest-running news source. The four-week program for the institute.” com. will include lectures, The Election Institute Distributed to 12,500 homes & business weekly...from local news to weddings to birth www.tcomj.com announcements to garage sales...The Chronicle covers it all! T The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 Page 5 Encore prepares for first production of 2019

Staff Reports The newest resident, Imo- gene Fletcher, is suddenly Encore Theatre Compa- losing her memory. Maude ny, Wilson County’s pre- Jenkins is obsessed with miere community theater, her favorite soap opera and recently announced the planning her own funeral. opening of their first pro- Sam Smith, retired Elvis duction of 2019, “Four Old impersonator, keeps trying Broads” by Leslie Kimball. to bed every woman in the Directed by Sara Dhom, the building. show opens Friday, Jan. 11, A mystery unfolds with and runs weekends through laughter as the gals try to the Jan. 20. Friday and Sat- outsmart the evil Nurse Pat urday shows are at 7:30 Jones and figure out why so p.m. and Sunday matinees many residents have been are 2:30 p.m. The house moved to “the dark side.” opens 30 minutes before What exactly is that mys- show time. terious pill, and what hap- Retired burlesque queen pened to Doctor Head? Beatrice Shelton desperate- Hilarity ensues as Imo- ly needs a vacation – and gene goes undercover and not another trip up to Hel- Maude enters the Miss Mag- en, Georgia, to see that “pre- nolia Senior Citizen Pageant cious little German village to throw Pat off their trail. If for the umpteenth time.” they can solve the mystery, A Sassy Seniors Cruise they may make it to the through the Caribbean may cruise ship after all. Photo submitted be just the ticket if she can The show will feature Ann convince her best friend, Gwinn, Tammy Sutherland, The cast rehearses for Encore’s upcoming production of “Four Old Broads” by Leslie Kimball. (L Eaddy Mae Clayton, to stop Barbara Hartman, Linda to R) Seated: Tammy Sutherland, Linda Patrick, Barbara Hartman, Ann Gwinn; Standing: Debbie praying and go with her. Patrick, Debbie Smith, La- Smith, Lanie Shannon, Dan Eaglin. Unfortunately, things nie Shannon and Dan Ea- have not been very pleasant glin. online at TicketsNashville. Encore Theatre Company “Four Old Broads” is pre- at Magnolia Place Assist- Tickets are $15 for adults com. You can also reserve is located at 6978 Lebanon sented by special arrange- ed Living since Nurse Pat and $12 for youth and se- seats and pay at the door by Road in Mt. Juliet, just east ment with Samuel French Jones began working there. niors. They can purchased calling 615-598-8950. of Highway 109. Inc.

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Family Owned & Operated. Call Bill, Chris or Michael Robinson today! STONEFIELD Page 6, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 FAITH & MESSAGE Following God’s calling The beginning of the When it comes to New have some momentum question is how long am I new year brings a lot of Year’s resolutions though, to keep them going into at the pit stop, and do I resolutions to the table. I am great at starting them month two when everyone eventually just make the We make these decla- and not so great at keep- else was just starting. pit stop the destination? rations that we are go- ing them for too long. I There comes a moment When it comes to our ing to exercise more, eat know you are nothing like with each resolution that faith in God, we come to better, read more, spend me when it comes to this for one reason or anoth- this place all the time. more time with family and when you start some- er I get side tracked and We have this internal di- and friends, and maybe thing you always see it till I fall behind. It’s like a pit alogue of where God may even start back going to it’s finished. I was so de- stop on a good road trip. be calling us but we are J. Pierce Drake II church. termined this year to keep You’ve stopped making not there just yet. We have Pastor of Students I love the concept of new them going that I started progress, but the desti- Providence Church beginnings and starting all my resolutions on Dec. nation and journey are See F & M, PAGE 9 something from scratch. 1, so by Jan. 1 I would still in front of you. The

Assembly of God Green Hill Church of Christ Mt. Juliet African Methodist Episco- The Church at Pleasant Grove Lighthouse Church Leeville Church of Christ pal Church Connect Church Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Pleasant Grove United Methodist Faith is the Victory Church Baptist Nonaville Church of Christ Providence United Methodist* Cross Point Church Baker’s Grove Baptist Vesta Church of Christ Scott’s Chapel African Methodist Friendship Community Church Beckwith Baptist Episcopal Church Gateway of Hope Cedar Grove Baptist Church of God Williamson Chapel CME Church Generation Changers Church Corona Baptist Church Living Water Fellowship Global Vision Bible Church Faith Church Mt. Juliet Church of God Nazarene Grace Bible Fellowship Fellowship Baptist The Pointe Church Covenant Fellowship Church of the Grace Fellowship Ministries The Fellowship at Mt. Juliet Nazarene Church of Jesus Christ Greater True Faith Community First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet* Pentecostal The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Church The Glade Church Church Alive Day Saints Holy Temple Church Grace Baptist Church Presbyterian The Journey Church Green Hill Church* Episcopal Cloyds Cumberland Presbyterian Joy Church International Hickory Hills Baptist Church of the Epiphany Hickory Grove Church LifeChurch of Mt. Juliet The LightHouse Fellowship Jehovah’s Witness Suggs Creek Cumberland Presbyte- Living Hope Church Mays Chapel Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness- rian Mending Fences Cowboy Church Mt. Juliet Missionary Baptist es New Heart Christian Church Mt. Olivet Baptist Unity New Tribe Church Music City Baptist Church Lutheran Unity of Music City Our Father’s House Community New Life Baptist Church Celebration Lutheran Non-Denominational Church Rutland Baptist Church Methodist Abundant Life* The Rock of Nashville Silver Springs Baptist Cook’s United Methodist The BARN Church Royal Life International Truth and Grace Free Will Baptist Gladeville United Methodist Bridge Fellowship Church Church Grace United Methodist Church Cedar Ridge Church Victory Baptist Church Catholic ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH Holy Comforter Anglican 1000 Woodridge Place Mt Juliet, TN 37122 (ACC) (across from MJ Middle School) St. Stephen Catholic Com- 1777 TATE LANE, MT. JULIET 615-773-5200 • WWW.VBCMTJ.ORG munity Sunday Morning Gathering 8:45 Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Church of Christ 9:45 Sunday School Belinda Parkway Church of 10:45 Modern Worship Wednesday Youth Ministry Christ 7:00 p.m. Center Chapel Church of Christ 615-754-7035 Corinth Church of Christ alcmtjuliet.com Gladeville Church of Christ

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For the people who see something that’s so easy and cost onto the rest of us. make a person disrespect dump trash on the ground or to dispose of simply thrown They simply make the prob- their community, state, or along the roadside on some- along the roadside. I agree lem someone else’s. But in the country by littering or illegal one’s property, let me ask that disposing of some items end it costs us all. Littering dumping. Could it be laziness you this: How would you feel like stoves, couches and tires and illegal dumping is against or lack of respect for commu- if someone decided to dump isn’t very easy or convenient. the law and morally wrong. nity and fellow citizens? If not, their trash in your front yard It requires driving to the coun- We must have respect for our then I’d sure like to know why. or on your property? Would ty landfill to dispose of and is country, community and fel- Think about it, there are no you be OK with that? I very time consuming and annoy- low citizens. Littering is de- good excuses or reasons for seriously doubt it. People who ing at times, but it’s simply fined as the disposing of any littering. litter apparently have very lit- the right thing to do. Taking material in an illegal manner. Why would anyone just tle respect for their fellow citi- the easy way out and finding Let’s show some pride and throw trash on the ground? Is zens and our great city, coun- a convenient location to dump put a stop to illegal littering it because they think that all ty and country. your trash and other convey- and dumping. Let’s put trash Kenny Martin trash is biodegradable or will Trust me, just drive down ances isn’t right. It’s just plain where it belongs. City Manager simply be picked up by some- any road or through any com- wrong and costly to everyone In closing, God Bless the Mt. Juliet, TN one else? I just can’t fathom munity and see for yourself. else. U.S.A. Heimermann Choir to perform THP investigates at Governor’s Mansion hit and run Staff Reports they are allowed to attend Staff Reports roadway in an extremely dif- either rehearsal location. ficult area to spot from the The Heimermann Chil- On Sundays, Junior The Tennessee Highway roadway. dren’s Choir will be ringing Choir meets from 1-2 p.m. Patrol is seeking public as- The pedestrian was struck in the new year by welcom- and Advanced Choir meets sistance in a recent incident. by what investigators believe ing Governor-Elect Bill Lee from 1:30-3 p.m., both THP is investigating a fa- is a 2001-2005 white Ford and First Lady Maria into at Trevecca University in tal hit and run incident in- Ranger pickup. The suspect their new residence at 3 Nashville. volving a pedestrian in Ruth- vehicle should have damage p.m. Jan. 20. Mt. Juliet On Thursdays, Junior erford County, near the exit to the passenger side head- resident Sophia Scheel, Choir meets from 6-7 p.m. of Almaville Road, around light and signal light area. who joined the choir when and Advanced Choir from mile marker 68.8 on Inter- If anyone has information she was 6 years old, will 6:30-8 p.m. at Faith Lu- state 24. The incident oc- that will help investigators be performing a solo at the theran Church in Thomp- curred between the hours of solve the incident, contact governor’s mansion. Sophia Scheel son’s Station. midnight and 9:30 a.m. Sat- them at 615-744-3091 or The Heimermann Chil- In addition to weekly urday, Dec. 29. 1-800-736-0212, attention dren’s Choir, founded in Heimermann. Additional- rehearsals, each semester The area where the body Sergeant Joe Agee and CID 2014 by publishing exec- ly, they have participated will include various perfor- was recovered was off the Sergeant Andrew Naylor. utive Don Wise and mu- in radio shows with an in- mances and recording ses- sic director and composer ternational listening audi- sions. Charles Heimermann, is ence and with professional Prospective students also holding spring audi- recording artists such as should be prepared to per- WHY ELITE? tions for its children’s choir Ricky Skaggs, The White form a simple song at audi- for students 7-17 years of Sisters, Buddy Green, Da- tions without accompani- When I needed age. vid Phelps and others. ment. There is no need for hearing aids I asked The Heimermann Chil- “It is a blessing to be an extensive preparation. friends where they dren’s Choir provides mu- able to provide exception- Even a rendition of “Hap- bought theirs and two al musical training to such sical training designed py Birthday” or “Twinkle, strongly recommended talented boys and girls in specifically for the talent Twinkle, Little Star” will Elite. I took their advice found in young voices. Vo- middle Tennessee,” said suffice. The selection will and I am happy I did. I cal technique, reading mu- Wise. “It has been our goal consider each student’s was able to try different sic and music theory are since the founding of the tonal quality and his or her taught in a positive, classi- choir to develop leadership ability to focus and follow options and Dr. cal environment. skills through performance instructions. McGlothlin was very “We are unique because and we are proud of the re- Auditions will be held at patient while I made we prepare our students to markable talent and hard the following times and lo- my decision. be ready to perform along- work from the boys and cations: - Peter Fechheimer side professional vocal and girls who have participated •Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at instrumental musicians in the choir.” Faith Lutheran Church in of the highest caliber in They are starting two Thompson’s Station Nashville’s finest venues, choirs this semester, the •Jan. 13 at 12:30 p.m. Your hearing aids performance halls and Junior Choir and the Ad- at Trevecca University in recording studios,” said vanced Choir. The students Nashville come with a Doctor! Heimermann. will be placed based their Individual auditions can The choir performs and vocal abilities. Students be accommodated if the records original works writ- may select either Nashville above listed times do not www.eliteaud.com ten, arranged and direct- or Thompson’s Station as fit prospective students’ ed by composer, Charles their main location, but schedules. 615-58-118 Page 8, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARYC 9, 2019 St. Thomas receives grant from Nashville Wine Auction

Staff Reports Saint Thomas Centers for Breast Health West to pro- The Saint Thomas Cen- vide state-of the-art 3D ter for Breast Health West mammography, in addition has been awarded $65,000 to many existing locations, from the Nashville Wine to improve population Auction toward a 3D To- health. The technology im- mography Unit. proves breast cancer detec- The goal of Ascension tion rates, improves accu- Saint Thomas Health’s racy in discovering location, breast health program is size and shape of abnormal- to increase early detection ities, and reduces false neg- and to decrease breast-can- atives and false positives cer related mortality rates. in breast cancer detection. Photo submitted Ascension Saint Thomas The Saint Thomas Centers Health has seen a signif- for Breast Health annually Pictured left to right on first row: Sam Moore as Barney, Eli Argo as Opie, Liz Bennett as Aunt Bee, icant increase in women provide more than 40,000 Brenda Curtis as Ellie; Second row: Randall Clemons as Otis, Stan Webster as Andy Taylor, Lakeland seeking mammography women with breast health Barham as Gomer, Kay Loftis as Emma Brand, Rich Caliri Director. Not pictured is Ken Underwood at the Center for Breast services. as Jim Lindsey. Health West because of the In Tennessee, Ascen- 3D Tomosynthesis Upright sion’s Saint Thomas Health Biopsy System technology, operates nine hospitals in Sutton Store Players to perform which improves the chanc- addition to a comprehen- es of early detection and sive network of affiliated corresponding treatment to joint ventures, medical increase the rates of breast practices, clinics and re- Valentine Dinner shows cancer survivorship. habilitation facilities that “Nashville Wine Auction cover a 68-county area and Staff Reports throughout Middle Ten- Dinner will be a prime rib has been a strong partner employ more than 8,000 nessee as one of the most dinner in the Sutton Store The Sutton Store Play- to Ascension Saint Thomas associates. Across the popular dinner theaters. Dining Room. More infor- ers of Granville’s Sutton Health for many years and state, Saint Thomas Health Sutton Store Players mation can be found at General Store will perform we are so grateful for their provided more than $127 will perform one 30-min- granvilletn.com. “Love Memories of May- generosity to help improve million in community ben- ute Mayberry show before The Mayberry plays are berry” Valentine Dinner survivorship of breast can- efit and care of persons liv- dinner and another after part of Granville’s 2019 Shows on Jan. 31, Feb. 1, cer patients and improve ing in poverty in fiscal year dinner. The two shows theme “Memories of the 6, 7 and 8. The group has detection rates,” said Tim 2018. played for the Valentine 1960s,” and the town will performed Mayberry Plays Adams, president and CEO, Serving Tennessee for Dinner shows are “Sing- be featuring a series of for the last eight years Ascension Saint Thomas 15 years, Ascension is a ing Man” and “Ellie Comes Mayberry Days during all and have become known Health. “We are focused on faith-based healthcare or- to Town.” The Valentine of its 2019 festivals. keeping our communities ganization committed to healthy and bringing the delivering compassionate, best innovations in health- personalized care to all, care to the individuals we with special attention to are so privileged to serve. persons living in poverty Friendship to host annual This award will help us to and those most vulnerable. continue our mission.” See , PAGE 13 This award will allow GRANT Science Olympiad

Staff Reports come from Tennessee, year’s invitational cham- Alabama, Georgia and pion Vickery Creek Middle Friendship Chris- North Carolina, and in- School from Cumming, tian School in Lebanon cludes 25-time Tennessee Georgia, and several oth- will host the 6th annual state champion Knoxville er top teams. Friendship Friendship Science Olym- Bearden, Cedar Springs Christian School also Cleanings • Crowns • Veneers • Invisalign • Bridges piad Middle School Invita- Home School (Knoxville) claimed a state title in Root Canals • Oral Surgery Cosmetic Dentistry tional this Saturday, Jan. who has won two of the 2011 and is a four-time 12. last five Tennessee state state runner-up. The 30-team field will championships, last Additional Middle Ten- nessee teams competing include Brentwood, Hill- sboro, Holy Rosary, Knox THE CHRONICLE OF MT. JULIET Doss (Hendersonville), IN YOUR MAILBOX Montgomery Bell Acade- my, St. Ann, St. Matthew, Kim Robertson, Nikki Denton & Courtney Clary WEEKLY! and Brentwood’s Wood- for only land Middle. 615-754-6677 The competition runs 631 S. Mt. Juliet Rd. Mt. Juliet $15 from 8:20 a.m. to 2:20 Providence Shopping Center near Publix /year p.m. with an award cere- Mon, Tues 7-5 | Wed 7-2 | Thurs 7-3 | Fri 8-12 mony scheduled for 3:30 Walk-Ins Welcome | Most insurance plans accepted! CALL US AT 615-754-6111 TODAY! p.m. The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 Page 9

From F & M, PAGE 6 comfortable so why not stay. SFMO warns of fire dangers to ask ourselves the same After Terah died, God question. Are we going to spoke to Abram to contin- make where we are simply ue to journey to Canaan. associated with winter heating a pit stop or our new des- This was the promised tination? land God had called them One of my resolutions to in the beginning. This More than 30 Tennesseans died in house fires this year, like every year, was the original destina- is to read through the Bi- tion. We find in chapter ble in a year. As I start- 12 verse 5 these words, in November to February of last year ed this reading, I came to “And they set out for the the story of Abram. Abram land of Canaan, and they Staff Reports offers the following tips: should be vented to the is later famously named arrived there.” •Give space heaters outside to avoid carbon Abraham by God. The sto- I firmly believe God has Fire fatalities in Ten- space. Keep anything that monoxide poisoning. ry of Abram doesn’t start called each of us to more. nessee in 2018 exceeded can burn at least three •If you smell gas com- with him though, it starts He’s called us to know him their totals from 2017. feet away from heating ing from your gas heater, with his dad Terah. At the more, love others deep- The Tennessee State Fire equipment. do not light the appli- end of chapter 11 in the er, and to walk in this life Marshal’s Office (SFMO) •Use space heaters that ance. Leave the home im- book of Genesis, it says with all it brings with the is advising Volunteer have automatic shut-off mediately and call your in verse 31, “And togeth- joy of the Lord. Be encour- State residents that the features. If the heater local fire department or er (Terah, Abraham and aged today that although cold weather season is tips over, it shuts off. gas company. others) they set out to go you may have made your the deadliest time of the •Place space heaters on •Install and maintain to Canaan, but when they pit stop your destination, year, and fire-safe be- a solid, flat surface. Keep working smoke alarms. came to Harran, they set- that the place God has haviors could be the dif- them and their electrical If you need a working tled there.” called you from the very ference between life and cords away from things smoke alarm, many fire We don’t know why beginning hasn’t changed. death when it comes to that can burn, high traf- departments across Ten- they stopped, only that If God has called you, he home heating fires. fic areas, and doorways. nessee provide and in- they did and that was not will equip you for what Heating equipment is •Always turn portable stall them for free. the destination they set you need for the journey. the leading cause of home heaters off when leaving For more information out for in the beginning. Step back into the journey fire deaths nationally and the room or going to bed. on being fire safe, visit Abram’s father, Terah, this year! Know that you the second leading known •Never use your oven tn.gov/fire. died in Harran. I belief so are brave, strong, known, cause in Tennessee. From to heat your home. TDCI protects the in- often we find ourselves and loved by God and by November 2017 through •Have heating equip- terests of consumers making the pit stops of those here in this com- the end of February 2018, ment and chimneys in- while providing fair, effi- life our destinations of munity! Enjoy the journey 33 Tennesseans lost their spected every year. cient oversight and a level life. Deep down we know and know that you’re not lives in accidental resi- •Burn only dry, sea- field of competition for a this isn’t all God has for alone in it! dential structure fires. soned wood in fireplac- broad array of industries us, but we’re here and it’s Heating was the most es and woodstoves. 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BAKER, Jimmie Lee fundme.com/sup- Whitnee (James) Cross, Meeks, Martha Dale, and CASSETTY, Col. J.T. port-becky-david- Amanda Ferari and Rebec- Cindy Selph. Sellars Fu- Jimmie Baker, age 77 son039s-family. You may ca Ferari; Great-grand- neral Home, Lebanon TN, of Lebanon, passed away Colonel J.T. Casset- also donate to the animal children – Henry Williams 615.444.9393. on Dec. 31, 2018. A grave- ty, age 83 of Mt. Juliet charity of your choice in and Charlotte Williams; side serve was held Jan. 4 and formerly of Red Boil- Becky’s memory. Nieces and nephews – at Cedar Grove Cemetery. ing Springs, Tennessee, Janet Rambo, Kathy Mc- GANN, Jeffrey Scott He is survived by passed away Jan. 3, 2019. Collum, David McCollum, children Michael Bak- Funeral Services for DRAPER, Michael Eu- Paul McCollum, Donna Scott Gann, born No- er, Ronald (Lori) Bak- Col. J. T. Cassetty were gene Flynn and Scott McCol- vember 8, 1970, passed er, and Barbara Walker, conducted Jan. 8 at An- lum. away on January 4, 2019 step-daughter Tara Gon- derson & Son Funer- Michael Eugene Drap- Several great-nieces at age 48. The Memorial zalez, sister Peggy Henry, al Home in Red Boiling er, age 76 of Mt. Juliet, and great nephews whom Service is 2 p.m. Thurs- numerous grandchildren Springs, and interment died Jan. 2, 2019. He was she loved day, Jan. 10, 2019, at Im- and great-grandchildren. followed in the Jenkins the son of the late D.M. At Lorraine’s request, manuel Baptist Church He is preceded in death by Cemetery with full mili- and Mildred Cole Draper. she will be cremated. in Lebanon. Visitation wife Jo Baker, son Danny tary honors by the Veter- Mike was also preceded There are no services will be at the church on Baker, parents Mary Jane ans Honor Guard. in death by his brothers, planned at this time. In Thursday from 11 a.m. Campbell and Lendon Survivors include: Stanly Draper and Cecil lieu of flowers, memorials until the service. Baker, and brother Jerry son, Kevin Cassetty and Draper, and his nephew, may be made to the Mt. He is survived by wife Baker. his companion, Jolon- Keith Draper. Juliet Animal Care and Rachel Binkley Gann; The family extends da; grandson, Daniel He is survived by: Control Center, 115 In- daughters, Taylor, Brook, their deepest gratitude for Adam Cassetty; sister and Daughters and sons-in- dustrial Drive, Mt. Juliet, and Bailey Gann; sons, the special care Jimmie brother-in-law, Brenda law – Rachel Draper and TN 37122. Dakota and Dallas Tinch; received from Dr. Peyton, and Danny Coons. Wayne Davis and Dean- Arrangements by Bond parents, Charles and Sha- Dr. Kehinda and the ICU Arrangements by na Draper and Michael Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. ron Gann; brother Chuck unit at Tennova. Sellars the ANDERSON & SON Thomas; Sister – Kim Juliet Road and Weston (Susan) Gann; sister, Funeral Home, Lebanon FUNERAL HOME DI- (Paul) Rotenberry; Grand- Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. Angela Gann (Lawrence) TN, 615.444.9393. RECTORS, Red Boiling children – Cecilia Thomas (615)773-2663. Obit Line Kemp; nieces, Whitney Springs, TN. 615-699- and Kaitlin Thomas; Niec- (615)641-2663, www. (Alex) Cripps, McKenzie 2191 www.andersonand- es and nephews – Mark bondmemorial.com Gann, Tori (Lucas) Miller, BILBREY, James Mi- sonfuneralhomes.com Draper, Travis Drap- nephew, Nicholas Dushek; chael er, Michael L. Draper, and great-nephews, Ever- Christy Draper, Brandy FOSTER, Brent ett Cripps and Matthew James Michael “Mike” DAVIDSON, Rebecca Belcher, Matthew Roten- Allison; and many other Bilbrey, age 71 of Mt. Ju- Kay Thompson berry, Shelby Rotenberry Brent Foster passed family and friends. Sellars liet, died Dec. 7, 2018. and Jami Draper. away Jan. 4, 2019, at age Funeral Home, Lebanon He was the son of the late Rebecca Kay Thompson Graveside services, 76. A funeral service was TN, 615.444.9393. James Willard and Johnie “Becky” Davidson, age 38 with military honors, will held Jan. 8 at Sellars Fu- Ferril Bilbrey. of Lakewood, Colorado, be conducted 1 p.m. Jan. neral Home in Lebanon, He is survived by: Wife died Dec. 13, 2018, after 10, 2019, at Hermitage and interment followed at JOHNSON, Carol of 49 years – Lynn Bilbrey; a fiercely fought two-year Memorial Gardens. DeKalb County Memorial Son – Matthew “Matt” (An- battle with breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, me- Gardens. Carol Johnson passed gela) Bilbrey; Sister – Mar- Becky grew up in Mt. Ju- morials may be made to Mr. Foster is survived away Jan. 5, 2019, at age gie (Gary) Cox; Grandchil- liet. the American Lung Asso- by his wife of 55 years, 69. A memorial service dren – Abigail and Mason She is survived by: ciation, 1 Vantage Way, Cheryl Evins Foster; will be scheduled at a lat- Bilbrey; Several nieces Husband of 15 years – #C-120, Nashville, TN daughter Michele Car- er date. Carol is survived and nephews. Brad Davidson; Children 37228 or to Rett Syn- son; grandchildren Brady by her children, Sandra A Celebration of Life – Tristan, Laurel and drome, 4600 Devitt Drive, Foster, Eli Carson, Micah Hendrix, David Johnson, service will be conducted Samuel; Parents – Robert Cincinnati, OH 45246. Carson, and Kiah Carson; Rhonda (Jackie) Nation, noon Saturday, Jan. 19, “Bob” Thompson, Jr. and Visitation will be 6-8 siblings Michael (Wanna) and Regina Johnson, 9 2019, at Bond Memorial Linda Thompson; Grand- p.m. Wednesday at Bond Foster and Ricky (Steph- grandchildren and 3 great Chapel. Visitation will be father – Robert Thomp- Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. anie Rhodes) Foster; and grandchildren. She is pre- from 10 a.m. until noon. son, Sr.; Brother – Robert Juliet Road and Weston several nieces and neph- ceded in death by her par- In lieu of flowers, the Thompson, III; Father and Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. ews including Kelli Foster ents Aubrey and Mama family requests that me- mother-in-law – Steve and (615)773-2663. Obit Line Bullard and Lee Foster. Enoch, husband Jimmy morials be made to the Linda Davidson; Brother (615)641-2663, www. He is preceded in death Johnson, brother Gerald Tennessee State Frater- and sister-in-law – Brian bondmemorial.com by son John Richard Fos- Gibson and her 2 sons nal Order of Police, PO and Brittany Davidson; ter, parents James Rich- Ricky Gassaway and Joe Box 2787, Clarksville, TN Nieces – Grace, Kajsa, ard and Mary Alice Fos- Johnson. Sellars Funeral 37042; Tennessee Profes- Aubrey and Olivia; Nu- FERARI, Lorraine ter, and grandparents Home 615.444.9393 sional Fire fighters Asso- merous aunts, uncles and Magdalene Elbridge Kiah, Bonnie ciation, 3441 Lakebrook cousins. Puckett, and Julius and Drive, Murfreesboro, TN A Celebration of Life Lorraine Magdalene Fe- Etta Foster. KINCAID, Joseph 37130; Wounded Warrior service will be conducted rari, age 79 of Mt. Juliet, In lieu of flowers please Charles Project, PO Box 758517, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, died Dec. 31, 2018. Lor- make memorial donations Topeka, KS 66675-8517 Jan. 19, 2019, in the Wor- raine was the daughter to Lebanon High School Joseph “Joe” Charles or The American Heart ship Center of First Bap- of the late Nicholas and Baseball Team (500 Blue Kincaid, 89, passed away Association, 1818 Patter- tist Church, 735 N. Mt. Josephine Haemmerle Devil Blvd, Lebanon TN peacefully on Jan. 6, son Street, Nashville, TN Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet. Vande Veerdonk. She was 37087), Lighthouse Chris- 2019. Joseph was born to 37203. In lieu of flowers, please also preceded in death by tian Camp (205 Seren- the late Charlie and Pau- Arrangements by Bond donate, by using the link her sisters, Marie Brown ity Place, Smithville TN line Kincaid. Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. below, for Becky’s medical and Grietje McCollum. 37166), and/or Hunters In addition to his loving Juliet Road and Weston and funeral expenses. The She is survived by: Point Celebration Center wife of 69 years, Imogene Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. remaining funds will be Husband – Robert Ferari; (2232 Hunters Point Pike, Kincaid, he is survived (615)773-2663. Obit Line used by Brad as he raises Sons – Stephen (Denise) Lebanon TN, 37087). by one daughter, Cindy (615)641-2663, www. their three young children Ferari and Joseph (Heath- The family extends their Kincaid Holland (Labron); bondmemorial.com as a single father. er) Ferari; Grandchildren deepest gratitude to care- https://www.go- – Ashlee (Adam) Williams, givers Larry Jobe, Linda See OBITS, PAGE 15 The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 Page 11

Students recognized for outstanding civics essays

Staff Reports High School (Cumberland School (Robertson Coun- Matthew Braswell Jamee Hagelberger County) ty) Tennessee Secretary •Second: Shubhi Singh, •Second: Margheretta of State Tre Hargett last Hutchison School (Shelby Shults, Farragut Primary month recognized ele- County) School (Knox County) mentary, middle and high •Third: Annabelle •Third: Riley Aylor, Blue school students from Bridgforth, Hutchison Grass Elementary School across the state for writ- School (Shelby County) (Knox County) ing outstanding essays on •Honorable Mentions: •Honorable Mentions: leadership and civic en- Kelsey Mize, Giles County Bryn Bennett, Farming- gagement. High School (Giles Coun- ton Elementary School ty); Jon Mark Castleman, (Shelby County); Mallori The winners of the Sec- Kimberly Hunter Shannon Ketler retary of State’s third an- Dyer County High School Roberts, Robert F. Wood- (Dyer County) all Primary School (Rob- nual Civics Essay Contest From IDENTITY, PAGE 2 stolen vehicle out of the Mur- will receive a TNStars 529 6 – 8th Grade: ertson County); Myles freesboro area,” said Sheriff •First: Adriana Zab- Hopkins, Ezell-Harding College Savings Program room 302 and during con- Robert Bryan. “This was a lah, Saint John Neumann Christian School (David- scholarship and a trip to sent search of the room, complex scheme, and a lot Catholic School (Knox son County) the State Capitol to vis- made contact with Kimberly of credit goes to the officers County) First place winners in it Secretary Hargett this Hunter and Matthew Bras- who remained observant and •Second: Arin Nipp, each category receive a spring. well. There were active war- were able to find multiple Christ the King School $500 scholarship, with Annie Humphrey of Mt. rants on Braswell also out items associated with iden- (Davidson County) second and third place Juliet Middle School re- of Rutherford County. Items tity theft and fraud. Hard •Third: Maggie Carter, winners receiving $250 ceived an honorable men- consistent with identity theft working citizens never de- Northeast Middle School and $100, respectively. tion in the 6th-8th grade and fraud were also discov- serve to have their identities (Madison County) The contest, along with category. ered in their room. taken from them and we will •Honorable Mentions: the Student Mock Elec- “Encouraging young “There were over 30 iden- work closely with the District Jeffrey Crisp, Jr., Tracy tion, is part of the Secre- people to be part of the tities being fraudulently used Attorney’s office to ensure City Elementary School tary of State’s office civic civic process is one of the by these four suspects along they are held accountable for (Grundy County); An- engagement program. most important things we with being in possession of a their actions.” can do to cultivate the next nie Humphrey, Mt. Ju- generation of leaders,” liet Middle School (Wilson said Hargett. “Our goal is County); Marc Perrone, for students to recognize Heritage Middle School their important roles as (Williamson County) citizens, and we hope this 3 – 5th Grade: essay contest generates •First: Diana Cho, A.L. conversations about civic Lotts Elementary School engagement in classrooms (Knox County) across Tennessee.” •Second: Kate Wing- The annual Civics Es- field, Dogwood Elementa- say Contest is open to all ry School (Shelby County) public, private and home- •Third: Kerrington schooled students in Ten- Land, Rivercrest Elemen- nessee. Essays are judged tary School (Shelby Coun- by employees at the Ten- ty) nessee State Library and •Honorable Mentions: Archives and the Tennes- Caden Adams, Union see Department of Educa- STEM Elementary School tion. (Sumner County); Susan- Winners of the 2018 nah Pehrson, Oakdale contest include: School (Morgan County) 9 – 12th Grade: K – 2nd Grade: •First: Cally Cope- •First: Blaine West, land, Cumberland County Robert F. Woodall Primary Page 12, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS

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Staff Reports erty, resell timeshares, er than how they portray or offer renters services. themselves on the Inter- Buying a home should These companies often ask net. be an exciting and joyous for a fee that’s explained •Be sure to confirm the time, but some real-estate by them as an inspection company’s exact location scammers seize the oppor- fee, escrow fee, or com- before proceeding with tunity to try and scam Ten- mission before services are business negotiations. nesseans out of house and rendered. Pay special attention to home. To raise awareness “Saving money for a the suite number or floor of the growing trend of home can take years, they are located on. Many but scammers can grab fraudulent companies list Photo courtesy of MJPD “cloud company” real-es- tate scams, the Tennessee it all in just a few clicks well-known business ad- Department of Commerce of a mouse,” said TDCI dresses, but are not ac- and Insurance (TDCI) and Commissioner Julie Mix tually associated with the Officers, citizens fix flag the Tennessee Real Estate McPeak. “We urge con- building. Commission are warning sumers to always ask •If you are wary about Spangled Banner was fly- Staff Reports potential homebuyers of questions about the deals the location listed, search ing properly and consis- a new scam targeting re- they see on the Internet. for the address on the In- tent with the community’s After hearing reports al-estate seekers. Be wary of paying fees for ternet. Look for a street values. last week that the large The scam involves fake property you have not seen view of the location to con- It is unclear why the American flag near Inter- “cloud-based companies,” in person or before verify- firm that business name flag was raised improper- state 40 was raised up- which are online real-es- ing that the agent you’ve is on the sign or building ly. The flag is maintained side down, The Church at tate websites advertising contacted is legitimate.” address matches the one by a third party cellular Pleasant Grove, City Hall, available property. While To avoid these scam- provided. If you’re still in network tower company, and Mt. Juliet Police staff the properties might be mers, TDCI’s Real Estate doubt, visit the company. who was not aware that it immediately started the real, the companies are Commission shares the If you have been the vic- was raised improperly. process to ensure it was not. In actuality, scam- following tips: tim of a scam, visit tn.gov/ The police department fixed. mers have created dupli- •Check verify.tn.gov to commerce to file a com- extends their appreciation With the help of citi- cates of legitimate web- ensure both the company plaint. to the citizens who helped zens from a nearby con- sites and are advertising and the individual agent TDCI protects the inter- officers lower, fix and struction crew and church property they do not have are properly licensed with ests of consumers while raise the flag. staff, officers were able to permission to sell. the Tennessee Real Estate providing fair, efficient lower and ensure the Star Some unscrupulous Commission. oversight and a level field individuals even steal •Confirm the city of of competition for a broad licensees’ identities in or- both the company and array of industries and From GRANT, PAGE 8 Ultimate Wine and Food der to portray themselves the agent at verify.tn.gov. professionals doing busi- Weekend, l’Eté du Vin: The as a licensed agent, when If the locations do not ness in Tennessee. 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By Becky Andrews Wilson Living Magazine

There were six of us. We were born to different parents. Not biologically different. With each child, the dynamic changed; our parents changed. When Mike was born, they were new parents. Months before his birth they married in a small courthouse near the col- lege where they met. My mom’s roommate served as witness and bridesmaid. Mike was born into a bit of confusion. Two adults that weren’t done being parent- ed themselves were now (gasp) parents. Mike was beautiful. He smiled and cooed his way into being the center of their world. Laura came along three years later. She was born into a family of three. Mom and Dad had gained some experience. They had moved from North Caroli- moody. But all of them would respond, “No. Just my body language said, his family live in Califor- na to Tennessee. Mom was eventually found their careless.”) “Push me down and take nia. My little sister and in her third year of teach- stride as a young family. So, Kathy was planned. my Raggedy Andy doll. I’m her husband live in Ore- ing. Dad graduated from After Laura came Kathy. Since my parents already going to pick my nose and gon. And the rest of us are college and had been at She likes to brag that she had a girl, a second girl wipe it on Christy’s Rag- scattered throughout mid- his new job for more than was the only “planned” would be no problem. gedy Ann doll.” dle Tennessee. a year. They could han- child of Jane and Ralphie. Kathy might have been Five years after Christy This Christmas the sun, dle anything this little girl They had six. the youngest, but she was was born, my little brother moon and stars aligned could throw at them, al- (Side note: Since Dad is also the toughest. She Tony “surprised” everyone. and all six of us were able though it took them a min- Italian people assumed my preferred bulldozers to Mom was 41. When she to be together for the first ute to handle her moody parents were Catholic. I Barbies and wasn’t afraid told her mother (who nev- time in four years. We side. Not in the, “Oh, she’s mean who has six kids for of anything except green er really got over the fact laughed until I thought I a girl,” moody. More like, no reason, right?! When beans. that her daughter mar- separated a rib. On the last “Step off! I’ll cut you if you people would ask Mom I was number four, born ried an “Italian Yank”), my day, as we sat around the even look at my binky,” if we were Catholic, she six years later. Which grandmother said, “Why table just a few hours be- meant I was more like the don’t you act your age?!” fore Mike and Christy left oldest of the second set of It didn’t matter. They were to head back to the west PET OF THE WEEK kids instead of the middle just as excited about Tony coast, my oldest sister child. By this time Jane as the rest. started crying. “I hate that Dixie is an 18-month- old American and Ralphie were older Growing up in a family it always seems to end so Staffordshire mix that and a bit more laid back. with six children made us soon. I miss this.” While came to the shelter According to my parents a little different. Our par- it’s normal for one of us to as a stray along and brothers and sisters, ents moved 18 hours away make a joke to lighten the with 2 other dogs. I smiled a lot, sucked my (by car) from their fami- mood, no one did. We felt Dixie is a strong and independent lady. thumb and was generally lies, so we didn’t grow up the same way. It’s always She loves to play happy … for 19 months. surrounded by cousins, been easy to laugh, yell, fetch and tug-o-war. That’s when number five aunts, uncles, and grand- disagree, and forgive each Dixie does great with came along; my little sister parents close by. Add in other. It wasn’t always walking on a leash Christy. We had different the fact that we were also easy to grow up not quite and she is loved by our volunteers. Don’t personalities. Christy had Jehovah’s Witnesses in fitting in. Fortunately, my let her size scare you, the best kind of attitude. our formative years meant parents and five siblings she is a marshmallow. She could stare down any- our social circle was limit- knew precisely how it felt Dixie loves to get one. When Mom held her, ed. We only had each oth- to not fit in. So as weird as belly rubs, take long Dixie if anyone approached, er. We had no choice but I knew I was, I never felt walks, and play. Dixie is up to date on age appropriate vaccines, de-wormed Christy would give them to be close. Thankfully, alone. No one knows me, and on flea/tick prevention. a look that said, “Touch that stuck. makes fun of me and loves Please call the shelter at 615-773-5533 to schedule an me and you. Are. Dead.” As close as we still are, me like my brothers and appointment to meet Dixie, or come during open hours. People respected her. it gets harder and harder sisters. It’s always been OPEN HOURS: Tues–Thurs from 11:30-5:30 Her body language said, for all of us to see each just the six of us. Mt. Juliet Animal Care & Control “Touch my Raggedy Ann, other. Everyone is busy. Comments? becky@wil- 115 Industrial Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 and I’ll end you.” While My oldest brother and sonlivingmagazine.com www.tcomj.com

SPONSORS (615) 754-2019 www.robinsonpropertieshomes.com The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, JANUARY 9, 2019 Page 15 From OBITS, PAGE 10 memorials may be made iel. WEEKS, William Terry McDOUGAL, Sean Hol- to Cure for Our Friends, In lieu of flowers, please one grandson, Jeffrey lis PO Box 1385, Mt. Juliet, make Memorial Donations Terry Weeks, age 34, Holland (Alyson); and TN 37121. in her name to the LCPC passed away on Dec. 31, one great-granddaughter, Sean Hollis McDougal, Bond Memorial Chap- Building Fund. Sellars 2018. A funeral service Kate Holland. In addition age 19 of Mt. Juliet, died el, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Funeral Home, Lebanon was held Jan. 4 at Sellars to his parents, he was Jan. 3, 2019. Sean was Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN, 615.444.9393. Funeral Home in Lebanon, also preceded in death preceded in death by his TN. (615)773-2663. Obit and interment followed at by two brothers, Bobby paternal grandfather, Jes- Line (615)641-2663, www. Cedar Grove Cemetery. Kincaid (Peggy) and Fred- se McDougal; maternal bondmemorial.com TAYLOR, Robyn He is survived by wife die Kincaid (Linda); one grandfather, Timothy A. Kathryn Weeks; step-chil- sister, Katherine Kincaid Murray; aunt, Holly Mc- Robyn L. Taylor, age 53 dren Austin Billups and Sells (Robert); and several Dougal and uncle, George REMLEY, Faye Arlene of Mt. Juliet, passed away Pearl Goodbread; father nieces and nephews. Timms. Jan. 2, 2019. A Celebra- Billy Weeks and moth- The Funeral Service He is survived by: Par- Faye “Gran” Remley tion of Life service was er Candi Sanders Weeks; will be Wednesday, Jan. ents – Greg and Diane Mc- went to be with the Lord held Jan. 5 at Sellars Fu- grandparents William H. 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Dougal; Brother – Jeffrey on Jan. 4, 2019, at age neral Home in Mt. Juliet. (Suzanne) Weeks, and chapel of Sellars Funeral McDougal and his wife, 89. The Celebration of Life She is survived by lov- Bonnie (Bobby) Lynn; sis- Home at Mt. Juliet. In- Keely; Sisters – Katie Mc- will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, ing husband, Shawn ter Brittany Weeks; aunts terment will follow in Mt. Dougal and Grace McDou- Jan. 15, 2019, at Lebanon Taylor; children, Doug- and uncles Vickie (Mike) Olivet Cemetery. The fam- gal; Paternal grandmother Cumberland Presbyterian las Jackson Taylor and Taylor, Carol (Dr. Bob) ily will receive friends on – Clara Fike; Maternal Church. Visitation will be Brittany Marie Parker; Kaelin, Darryl Weeks, Deb- Wednesday from 1 p.m. grandmother – Arlene at the church on Tuesday parents, Ralph and Ma- bie (Charlie) Barr, Angela until service time. Murray; Many aunts, un- from 5 p.m. until the ser- zie Caudill; sister, Nan- (Ronnie Lee) Brown, and The family would like cles and cousins. vice. cy (Jerry) Stumler; niece, Shane Weeks; nephew and to express their gratitude Funeral services will Ms. Remley is survived Elizabeth (Ron) Sanders; niece Kylar and RayLeigh to Lakeshore Heartland be conducted 10 a.m. by daughter Tonya Mer- great-nephew, Oliver; fur Weeks; numerous cous- Nursing Home for all of Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, get; granddaughter Bren- baby, Mason. ins, including special their love and care for Joe. at First Baptist Church, da Kuchek; great-grand- Arrangements by Sel- cousin Justin Taylor; and Arrangements by Sel- 735 N. Mt. Juliet Road, children Justin Magers, lars Funeral Home at Mt. constant companion, cat lars Funeral Home at Mt. Mt. Juliet, with Rev. Bil- Tyler Magers, and Emily Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Ju- Homer. He is preceded in Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Ju- lie Friel officiating. Inter- Magers; and sister Janis liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN death by grandmother Au- liet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN ment will follow at Mt. Wilbur. She is preceded in 37122, 615-758-5459, veneen Weeks and grand- 37122, 615-758-5459, Juliet Memorial Gardens. death by parents Clarence obituary line 615-758- father Leroy Sanders. He obituary line 615-758- Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. and Gladys Stiniker Mc- 8818, www.sellarsfuner- was loved by all. 8818, www.sellarsfuner- Friday and 9-10 a.m. Sat- Daniel; sisters Lavonne alservices.com. Sellars Funer- alservices.com. urday at the church. Hurd and Ardis Pearce; al Home, Lebanon TN, Flowers accepted or and brother Ray McDan- 615.444.9393.

LOCAL RESTAURANT & DINING GUIDE - HOUSTON’S made Meat & 2, with Meat- ing, full service catering, and sold by the slab. We also loaf Monday and Taco Salad on site grilling for the mass- prepare Pulled pork BBQ • Fresh Meats Thursday being the favor- es. Menus are available on- and Smokey Chopped chick- • Catering for all occasions ites. 7 days a week, though, line, call or email for a cus- en that can be purchased by the grill is open for Houston’s tomized quote on your event. the pound. Smoked Pork made to order burgers, made From the Smoker: Every Loin and Sliced Beef Brisket • Fresh Grilled Burgers from fresh ground chuck that weekend, the smoker is load- are also available in our deli is ground in house. Or try ed with dry seasoned St. case. All smoked items are our Grilled Chicken Club or Louis Style Pork Ribs to be available as catering entrees. Grilled Pork Chop Sandwich. 615-758-7226 | www.houstonsmarket.com From the Kitchen: We have a Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm | Sun: 12pm-6pm wide selection of deli salads, including Houston’s county Houston’s is a family owned shop in 1993, and devel- famous Chicken Salad and and operated butcher shop, oped into a premier pur- Pimento Cheese. Our cus- grill, and catering kitch- veyor of both fresh and pre- tomers benefit from our fam- en nestled in the heart of pared southern delicacies. ily recipes faithfully prepared North Mt. Juliet for 25 years. From the Meat Department: by the staff at Houston’s. We started as a butcher USDA Choice Beef, USDA If you have been to a wedding Prime Ribeyes, Coming soon! reception, family reunion, US grown Wagyu Beef, Indi- corporate event or team ban- vidually portioned Seafood, quet in the last 15 years in Premium Pork, Fresh, never Middle Tennessee, chances frozen Chicken, Ground Buf- are Houston’s has served you. falo & Elk and Buffalo Steaks. From groups of 20 to over From the Deli: Monday thru 1000, we provide home cook- Friday, enjoy our Home-

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