TTU VISITS SE Missouri Saturday. B1 Herald-CitizenFRIDAY,Herald-Citizen OCTOBER 4, 2019 | COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE 117TH YEAR | NO. 206 75 CENTS BOE talks size of possible new school BY JIM HERRIN — and more costly — to build already has two sinkholes Director of Schools Jerry “The sooner we make the HERALD-CITIZEN separate PreK-4 and Grade identifi ed on it that will have Boyd noted that when Algood decision, the better,” Boyd 5-8 schools on the property off to be dealt with during con- School fi rst opened, it was a said. “As far as timing goes, The architect designing Lee Seminary Road, in part struction. K-8 school. I’m hoping by the November a new school in southwest because of the topography and Board members then asked “It had one administration meeting, the board will be in a Cookeville advised Putnam soil conditions. him if it would be feasible to and shared space,” he said. good position to start nailing County School Board mem- “The geo-tech report really build just one school, housing “You certainly take steps to down that decision.” bers Thursday that a PreK-4 advised us strongly to not cut approximately 1,000 students separate the younger grade The school board has school of approximately much on the site, not to go in in grades PreK-8, but with one levels from the higher grade tentatively scheduled a joint 114,000 square feet could easily and take off a lot of hills,” he library, one cafeteria and one levels, but it’s very doable and meeting with members of the fi t on the 45-acre site — most said. “They’re very concerned, administrative staff . a good possibility.” Putnam County Commission likely by using two-story class- if we do that, we’re opening up “We don’t want to build just Chamberlin said he would for 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Board mem- room wings. us to be more susceptible to a replacement,” said board work up a design for that type ber Celeste Gammon said she But Kim Chamberlin of sinkholes showing up at other member David McCormick. of school and present it to hopes to have something more Upland Design Group said it spots on the property.” “We want to build enough to board members at their next concrete to show commission- would be more challenging He said the existing site have an expansion.” meeting. ers at that meeting. Baxter man Food to the Rescue indicted on three rape counts BY LINDSAY MCREYNOLDS HERALD-CITIZEN A Putnam County man has been arrested after he was indicted for three counts of ag- gravated rape Monday. Scott Arnold Teeples, 21, was indicted for three counts of ag- gravated rape against one female victim, according to the indict- ment. He turned himself in to law enforcement Thursday at the Teeples Putnam County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Teeples is a 2017 graduate of Upperman High School. Offi cials with the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Offi ce investigated the rape, but would not release the report Friday. The alleged rape happened Oct. 2, 2018, according to the indictment. The family hired an attorney and requested JIM HERRIN | HERALD-CITIZEN an order of protection for the victim against Food To The Rescue begins distributing food Thursday from Central City Church. The organization Teeples. That order was granted by Judge will be delivering to 648 children in Putnam County that would otherwise struggle to eat or have Steve Qualls in January. food during their school Fall Break. From left, Ashley Swann, director of Food To The Rescue; Serina As of press time Friday, Teeples was still in Wells, site coordinator; and volunteers Amanda Worrell and Brandon Wacker from Cumberland jail on a $125,000 bond. He will appear Nov. 4 Auto. in Putnam County Criminal Court. Plateau celebrates 50 years BY BEN WHEELER time there are six signatures 50 years,’ and they did not in- HERALD-CITIZEN from the Plateau board,” said crease the rent.” Chris Wyre, CEO. “They signed Wyre said Plateau Mental Plateau Mental Health Center the lease to lease this land. That Health Center will continue for is celebrating 50 years of service was a 50-year lease, but these another 50 years in the same in Cookeville and is looking for- folks had a real commitment, so facility, with the same rent it had ward to another 50 more. in their infi nite wisdom they put for the fi rst 50 years — one dollar. “Almost 51 years ago now, a clause in there that said, ‘at the Community Outreach Coor- there were two people, the end of the 50 years, if the orga- dinator Danielle Smith said so BEN WHEELER | HERALD-CITIZEN County Executive along with the nization was still viable, that we Volunteer Behavioral Health CEO Chris Wyre Plateau board, and I think at that could extend that lease another SEE PLATEAU, PAGE A2 told past employees that Plateau Mental Health Center has extended its lease another 50 years. ‘Christmas Movie Memories’ selected as parade theme COOKEVILLE-PUTNAM Chairman of the Cookev- 6:30 p.m. ities on themes for fl oats and chamber’s website and social COUNTY CHAMBER OF ille-Putnam County Christ- The route will begin on entries for the parade is nearly media, and hard copies can be COMMERCE —Offi cials with mas Parade again this year,” Washington Avenue and 6th endless,” Porter said. “We look obtained at the chamber. the Cookeville-Putnam Coun- Putnam County Mayor Randy Street before turning right on forward to a great night, as “Some of my fondest mem- ty Chamber of Commerce, Porter said. “Our parade con- Washington and Broad Street, our community comes togeth- ories of past holiday seasons Putnam County and City of tinues to grow and be a great and ending at the Cookeville er to celebrate this wonderful is gathering around the living Cookeville are excited to an- night of fun and excitement for Depot Museum. holiday season.” room with my family and nounce that ‘Christmas Movie our community.” “Our committee chose the Entry forms for those who watching our favorite Christ- Memories’ is the theme of The parade is scheduled for theme ‘Christmas Movie wish to participate in this mas movies together,” Cookev- the 53rd Cookeville-Putnam 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. A Memories’ this year. With year’s parade will be available ille-Putnam County Cham- County Christmas Parade. rain date is scheduled for the all of us having a favorite Friday, Oct. 11. The digital ver- ber President/CEO George “I’m honored to be the following Monday, Dec. 16 at Christmas movie, the possibil- sion will be available on the Halford said. herald-citizen.com INDEX 2 sections | 18 pages OBITUARIES Page A5 DEAR ABBY A10 COMICS A11 OPINION A4 Tamera Lyons, Cookeville Larry Harville, Cookeville Sebastian Bartolome, Cookeville CALENDAR A6 CROSSWORD A11 SPORTS B1 Theresa Gragg, Cookeville JB Ledbetter, Livingston CLASSIFIED B3 MORE A10 SUDOKU A11 Donnie Kelly, Baxter Grace Sparks, Cookeville A2 HERALD-CITIZEN FROM PAGE 1 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 herald-citizen.com 0LOTTERY0 Offi cials identify Thursday Cash 3 several issues with Evening 9-0-0, Lucky Sum: 9 Midday 9-4-5, Lucky Cornerstone HVAC Sum: 18 Morning 5-6-8, Lucky BY JIM HERRIN Sum: 19 HERALD-CITIZEN Cash 4 The air conditioning problem at Cornerstone Evening 0-8-2-6, Lucky Elementary School this week was caused by a Sum: 16 variety of issues, according to Tony Simmons, Midday 1-2-9-7, Lucky the school system’s assistant maintenance super- Sum: 19 visor. Morning 0-1-8-6, Lucky Sum: 15 Simmons provided a report to school offi cials indicating that the chiller at Cornerstone was Cash4Life shutting down “due to several issues.” 01-25-53-56-58, Cash “The cooling tower, which is slated to be Ball: 2 replaced during fall break, was not working BEN WHEELER | HERALD-CITIZEN properly which placed a larger than normal load on the chiller,” he said. 0READERREADER SSERVICESERVICES0 In addition, he said a small oil leak was detect- Grand reopening ed at the compressor — an issue that was cor- Address: rected by a technician Wednesday morning. 1300 Neal St. Logan’s Roadhouse celebrated its reopening following an extensive “Coolant which cools the electric motor wind- Cookeville, TN 38501 remodeling project. The restaurant honored one of the longtime ings had a poor fl ow ratio,” Simmons said. “The customers and family of Putnam County Sheriff ’s department’s Mike coolant was replaced to correct this issue.” Mailing Address: Wilson. Wilson passed away following a battle with cancer. From left, School offi cials had planned to temporarily P.O. Box 2729 Mary Clark, Browdy Fain, Michael Wilson, Jackson Sims and Amy Wilson. relocate students after the air conditioning fi rst Cookeville TN 38502 malfunctioned Tuesday, but repairs were made quickly enough that the students remained in the building. Deputy Director of Schools Corby King Phone: 931-526-9715 said the maintenance work required the assis- Fax: 931-526-1209 Baxter working to repair tance of a contractor that specializes in the type of cooling system at Cornerstone Elementary News School. [email protected] equipment, water leaks “Thankfully, the contractor was able to re- Sports spond and correct the issues at Cornerstone Ele- [email protected] BY PAIGE STANAGE thing that happened,” Martin said. “We mentary much sooner than anticipated,” he said. Advertising HERALD-CITIZEN had a big leak today on Wolf Creek, and “The quick response, diagnosis, and repairs to [email protected] we’ve had four down in that area this the system allowed Cornerstone students, faculty Living Baxter Mayor John Martin said the week.” members, and staff to remain in the facility with [email protected] reported water leak issues for citizens He said he understands people are a working cooling system until Fall Break.” Circulation are partially due to a malfunctioning upset when they don’t have water He said the coolant system will receive a full [email protected] pressure meter.