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Volume 6 Issue 4
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
Making a difference By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler
Scribe publisher
Some heroes wear masks, others make them. Jeanette Buckner is one such hero and has sewn and donated over 200 homemade face masks to help others during the COVID-19 quarantine. Buckner has donated masks to healthcare workers at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Livingston Emergency Medical Services, and individuals in Monterey, Livingston, Cookeville, and Crossville. “I wouldn’t dare charge anybody for something like this,” Buckner said, “because we’re all in this together.” On March 20, she saw an ad on Facebook about homemade masks and shared it with her friend, Marie Scott Farley, a nurse at CRMC, asking about its validity. Farley answered that they would need all
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When disaster strikes, it takes a special kind of someone to step up to the plate and make the world a better place. Jeanette Buckner is putting her sewing skills to work to do just that and has made and donated over 200 masks to help others during the COVID-19 quarantine. the masks they could get if COVID-19 began to spread. Buckner had material from
Board approves paving bid, beer application By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
Due to the COVID-19 quarantine, the Monterey Board of Mayor and Alderman April 6 meeting was held remotely via a telephone conference call. The paving improvement bids were opened on March 19. The Board voted and approved Rogers Group, Inc.’s bid to begin paving improvement projects. The base bid included a portion of Old Walton Rd., Railroad Ave. and E. New Ave. for $252,559.60, with add-alternates for improvement projects on S. Elm St., Jackson St. and another portion of Old Walton Rd. for $236,461, for a total bid of $489,020.60. “Rogers Group was the one bid that was received,” Warren said. While the bid quote submitted was for a twoinch overlay, the board discussed with engineer Jerry Warren, of Warren and Associates, the success of a 1 ½ inch overlay that could potentially save money at the unit price and further the town’s paving improve-
ment plans. “That would be something to consider and if we do that, that will probably help a little bit on the money and we may be able to stretch it out a little bit,” Warren said. “I’ll discuss this with Rogers Group, but I think we can work with 1 ½ inch and help the streets, get you the coverage that you need and still get you a good price.” Warren added that moving to a 1 ½ inch overlay could save an additional $100,000 and allow the town to include Peter Ave. in the bid for paving improvement plans. Mayor Bill Wiggins recommended the paving priorities be proposed in the following order: Railroad Ave., E. New Ave., Jackson St., S. Elm St., Old Walton Rd., and then Peter Ave. The Board approved the original bid from Rogers Group, Inc. for $489,020.60 until a change order could be submitted to Rogers Group, Inc. to include Peter Ave. and get a quote for the cost differ-
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other sewing projects on hand but needed more elastic. While they still could, Buckner said she and hus-
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Ray passes away By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
Monterey lost one of its sons and partner in the community when Jack Ray passed away on March 20. He was 84. Jack Pointer Ray was born in 1935, the second son of William “Bill” Turner Ray, Sr. and Lillian Cornelia Pointer Ray. Jack Ray served as chairman of Bank of Putnam County. Bank of Putnam County began as Bank of Monterey in 1901, cofounded by Ray’s grandfather, William Bradley Ray, and great-grandfather, John Henry Ray. Bank of Monterey opened a branch in Cookeville in 1976, and their name changed to Bank of Putnam County. In 1977, Bank of Putnam County bought Bank of Cookeville and BPC became a corporation as a bank holding company in 1980.
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Bank of Putnam County Chairman Jack Ray enjoys visiting during the massive grand opening celebration of their newly built corporate offices on Aug. 17, 2019, following a concert by Lorrie Morgan. The office project rebuilt and rejuvenated an entire block in Downtown Monterey. Today, BPC Corporation now has 19 full-service branches, 24 ATMs and 2 financial service centers
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Monterey has another dam story to tell
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Wrights Lake, a privately owned 17-acre lake in Monterey, drains after the earthen dam caved in on Friday, April 3, spilling tons of water into southbound waterways.
Wrights Lake earthen dam caves By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler
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Here’s yet another dam story about Monterey. A flash flood warning was issued for the Calfkiller area and another precautionary flash flood
warning for northwestern Cumberland County when the earthen dam holding water in Wrights Lake on Industrial Dr., neighboring old former site of Lakeside Deli near Perdue Farms in Monterey, caved and tons of water drained out of the private lake on
Friday, April 3. The contributing factors are said to have been the heavy rainfall and beavers clogging up outflow drains with debris, causing the earthen dam to give way under the pressure. Water flowed out of the 17-acre lake under I-40
toward Hwy. 70, flooding spillways and culverts leading to southbound waterways in Verble Hollow of the Calfkiller community and damaging a portion of Industrial Dr. The owners of the private lake are responsible for damage and repairs.
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Sandwich Board Meetings may be canceled, postponed or held by other means during the COVID-19 quarantine. Check before you meet and exercise caution.
Civitan Club meets third Tuesdays
Monterey Lions to hold Turkey Shoots
Monterey Senior Center
Join Monterey Disaster Response Team
The Monterey Civitan holds monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Monterey Methodist Church fellowship hall. Anyone interested in joining the Monterey Civitan Club is welcomed and encouraged to come to the meetings.
Check out the Monterey Senior Center this month! • Exercise– Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. • Bridge– Monday and Thursday at 1 p.m. • Wednesday Socials: 10:30 a.m. • Thursday Extras: 10 a.m. • Friday Art: 10 a.m. Paint with oils every other Friday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Monterey Senior Center will also be closed. The Center is located at 105 N. Elmore, Monterey, TN. Contact the Senior Center by calling 8398053. Membership is free for those 60 and over. Come and see what we are all about. Please stop by the center to see what new adventures have been added. Regular center hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Monterey Branch Library calendar
Are you ready to file your taxes? Call the Monterey Branch Library today to set up an appointment for us to do your taxes for free. We can also electronically file and have your refund directly deposited into your account. Most weeks we will be filing taxes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call 931-839-2103 to make an appointment. Come visit with us at the Monterey Branch Library (MBL) this month and stay connected, stay well-read and stay active in the community. There is something for everyone at Monterey Branch Library, whether it’s for family leisure time or homeschooling resources. Book Sale- Friends of the Monterey Library Book Sale on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used book donations are accepted during normal library hours. Story time Wednesdays 11 a.m. Come visit with us at the Monterey Branch Library (MBL) this month and stay connected, stay well-read and stay active in the community. There is something for everyone at Monterey Branch Library, whether it’s for family leisure time or homeschooling resources. Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
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The Monterey Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Lions Club building is located on South Elm St. in Monterey. For more information about the Lions Club, events, civic projects, and membership, contact Mike Callahan at 839-2350.
The Monterey Lions Club Disaster Relief is a non-profit organization meeting the needs of those faced with natural disasters. The team needs donations of water, canned goods and money to make trips to and from disaster areas and also welcomes volunteers to help in relief missions. Contact Ken Hall at 239-3318 to help.
Monterey Board meets on first Mondays
The Town of Monterey holds monthly board meetings open to the public every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Monterey Municiple Building. It is important for residents to see how the city is being managed and to take advantage of the opportunity use their voices. Everyone who has a vested interest in the town, its direction and prospects, as well as the necessity to understand city processes, programs and issues is encouraged to attend. The town hall meeting will have a sign-in sheet for those who wish to speak and give time for them to bring up important issues for discussion.
Support the tornado relief fund
At this time, monetary support is most needed for tornado victims and the relief organizations and non-profits. Those wanting to support can donate funds at any Bank of Putnam County branch (all 19 locations) or via Venmo @CookevillePutnamCountyTornado. Anyone needing resources can call (931) 646INFO.
Suicide prevention resources available
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) is one such free resource that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
FCE Club meets fourth Monday
The Monterey Family and Consumer Education Club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Monterey Senior Center at 6:30 p.m.
Monterey VFW meet first Thursdays
VFW Post 6277 meetings are the first Thursday of every month starting at 6 p.m. VFW Post 6277 is located at 101 South Poplar St., Monterey, TN, and is open to all veterans who have served in a war or conflict.
Titus House wants to help Garden Club meets second Tuesdays
Join the Monterey Garden Club. All are welcome! Please join us! The Monterey Garden Club meets at the Monterey Methodist Church Fellowship Hall every second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The Garden Club welcomes new members and visitors to come listen to guest speakers and demonstrators, get tips and develop a successful green thumb. For more information, contact Monterey Garden Club President Deborah Wolfe by calling 839-6756 or emailing dcwolfe52@ yahoo.com.
SSHS/Monterey Hometown Project meets
The Standing Stone Historical Society/Monterey Hometown Project meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Monterey Depot Museum. Standing Stone Day is a local holiday that is observed annually on the second Saturday in October. Monterey Hometown Project meets diretly following the Standing Stone Historical Society meeting. Monterey Hometown Project is a group organized under the Standing Stone Historical Society to raise funds to make improvements to the Town of Monterey. All are welcome!
Be an ombudsman
Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution? Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland, Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, and skilled communicators to be volunteer Ombudsmen. As a volunteer ombudsman, you will be assigned to a specific long-term care facility, working to ensure that the resident’s rights are being protected. You will help residents with problems they are unable to resolve alone. Volunteer ombudsmen dedicate three (3) hours per week to this job. On-going training and support are provided. This could be the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity you may ever have. Training is scheduled for Feb. 26-28, located at the UCHRA office. For more information, please call Kim Fowlerat (931) 432-4210.
UCDD offers assistance
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children, during the month of November. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931476-4127, if you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-4324111.
Need clothes? We can help! Titus House, 306 W. Crawford Avenue in Monterey, provides free clothing to anyone in need. Titus Hous is open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon except for September and October when it is open the third Saturday. Titus House accepts donations of clean, dry clothing in bags or boxes. These may be dropped off at Titus House. Please put donations underneath the carport at the end of the Titus House driveway. Titus House appreciates your donations! Titus House is an outreach program of the Monterey Church of Christ. Questions regarding Titus House please call (931) 2527676.
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The Champ Ferguson- Standing Stone Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Post 2014 Help preserve Southern Heritage and join in the Capt. Champ Ferguson-Standing Stone #2014 Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). For more information, contact Jack Looper at 445-2050 or Rooster Barnes at 510-2211. God Save the South!
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Riddle-ing the generations
Putnam County begins to recover By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
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Monterey High School teacher Penny Riddle has been teaching for 30 years and is retiring this year. From 1990 to 2020, Riddle has been able to educate and guide the lives and futures of students from her first class, the Graduating Class of 1991, to her last class with their children in the Graduating Class of 2020. Back row, pictured with Penny Riddle are members of her first class and MHS Class of 1991 graduates Billy Farley, LeAnne Smith, Sandy Sampley, and Ike Walker, with their children and students of Riddle’s last class in front, Chris Farley, Kenlee Smith, Bethany Sampley, and Faith Walker, in the graduating class of 2020.
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Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reported that while the tornado cleanup and recovery will be a long road, it is going well considering the amount of devastation and loss. “The recovery and cleanup are going well. We think we are about 70% complete out in the county and about 90% complete in the city of Cookeville,” Porter said. The cleanup company, Custom Tree Care, will be taking off for Easter break on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but will resume cleanup efforts on Monday, April 13. Crews hope to be finished with cleanup around April 22. Porter also mentioned they are still asking for volunteers to help with the cleanup. Anyone interested in volunteering may visit www.putnamcountytn.gov/volunteer for volunteer effort details. Porter said, “The road to rebuilding will be a long
one, but we have already formed a Long Term Recovery Task Force to be looking out over the next few years and how we can help the survivors. Many lost everything and will have to start over.” The process of disbursing the money raised for the Tornado Relief Fund to assist survivors has begun. Survivors are asked to fill out an assessment form online at https://arcg. is/ey1uv for funds to be disbursed fairly. “We formed a special committee chaired by TTU Past President Bob Bell and several of our community leaders to disburse the funds,” Porter said. “They hoped to have the funds disbursed by the end of the month.” Currently, there is $1.7 million in the fund. “We are so grateful to all the businesses and individuals who donated,” Porter said. “What a great community we live in!” Residents in need of assistance can call 642-INFO.
Register now, April is National Donate Life Month By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
Give love. Donate life. He had the sweetest heart and the kindest eyes. He would want to save someone, be a part of someone’s life journey and give sight where there was none. On Jan. 1, 2019, Ben Bohannon was killed in a tragic car collision. But, he left a legacy. He is that life-saver, taking part in that journey and giving that vision. April is National Donate Life Month and encourages Americans to register to become organ, eye and tissue donors, giving the gift of life while honoring their own. It’s as simple as checking the box at the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing your license, adding a heart symbol to indicate your lifesaving donation. That heart on your license
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As an organ, eye and tissue donor, Ben Bohannon will be forever be a giver, just as he was in life. could be the very thing that gives your heart a new life as you become a
part of the ultimate circle of giving. More than 156 million
people, approximately 60% of the U.S. adult population, are registered organ, eye and tissue donors. Your decision to save and heal lives can also be registered at RegisterMe.org. According to Donate Life America Registry and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network report on Jan. 15, nearly 40,000 transplants brought renewed life to patients and their families and communities from nearly 11,900 deceased and nearly 7,400 living donors in 2019. More than 110,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list and another name is added about every 10 minutes. Sadly, 8,000 people die each year waiting on the transplant list, averaging 22 people daily; almost one person each hour. More than 80% of patients on the waiting list are waiting for a kidney. The average waiting time for a kidney from a
deceased donor is 3 to 5 years. A kidney from a living donor offers patients an alternative to years of dialysis and time on the national transplant waiting list. About 12% of patients waiting are in need of a liver. Living donation of part of the liver can help these patients (the remaining portion of the donor’s liver will regenerate and regain full function). Each year, there are approximately 30,000 tissue donors and more than 1.75 million tissue transplants. A single tissue donor can help more than 75 people. More than 85,000 corneas are provided for sight-restoring corneal transplants each year. To learn more about organ, eye, tissue and living donation, visit DonateLife.net. Living donation is not included in a donor registration. In response to COVID19, Donate Life America
will be taking an online approach for April Donate Life Month observances. Please join us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and DonateLife.net to join in and honor donors, recipients, and their families and caregivers. DLA will also be recognizing the clinical teams continuing their dedicated work during this time to help honor the gift of donation and save the lives of those waiting for a second chance at life. DLA thanks registrars and advocates for their efforts in promoting organ, eye and tissue donation and the importance of registering donation decisions. Important Organ Donation Awareness Days are: National Donate Life Month Blue and Green Day is set for Friday, April 17, and National Pediatric Transplant Week on April 19-25.
WCTE PBS provides at-home learning with WORLD Channel As schools across the country close in response to the COVID-19 virus, WCTE PBS has partnered with the World Channel to support distance learning. WCTE’s World Channel is one of four channels offered over the air and on select cable carriers. Beginning on Monday, March 30, the public media WORLD Channel from WCTE will provide a daily, five-hour AtHome Learning Service for students in grades 6-12. From 11– 4 pm CT weekdays, WORLD will offer programs on science, history and English language arts, and include related learning resources from PBS Learning Media, a free online service
of thousands of educational resources.” WCTE World Channel always provides content that inspires and educates, so we are thrilled with this new intentional learning opportunity for students as they stay at home.” Says Becky Magura President and CEO of WCTE PBS. The new broadcast programming will be supplemented with additional resources from PBSLearning Media, which is also partnering with the WORLD Channel. The resources in PBS LearningMedia, which were developed based on feedback from educators, are aligned with national education standards and contextualized for edu-
cational use. These resources include grab-andgo activities, lesson plans, interactive lessons, and media that illustrate specific topics or themes and support materials across subjects. “PBS is proud to support distance learning during this critical time, further extending our mission by providing free access to high-quality educational resources through PBS Learning Media and PBS KIDS. With on-air offerings like the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and At-Home Learning on WORLD Channel, we are committed to reaching students who don’t have access to broadband and providing them with the same opportunities for
learning,” said Lesli Rotenberg, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, Children’s Media & Education, PBS.
The At-Home Learning Service on the World Channel can be seen over the air at Ch 22.2, on Charter Spectrum: Ch 191
and on Twin Lakes Communications: Ch 211. For more information, call WCTE at 931-528-2222.
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If you’re feeling panicked about money in these uncertain times, I want you to hear me on this: You are not alone. You will be okay. People all across the country are wanting to know how the COVID-19 virus will affect their finances. Here are some of the top questions I’m getting about how to handle money during this trying time. What should I do to protect myself and my family right now? Conserve your financial resources. This means cutting unnecessary spending, like cable television, eating out, and subscription memberships. Focus on taking care of the Four Walls. I’m talking about the absolute necessities—food, shelter, utilities, and transportation. Should I cash out my investments or take my money out of the bank? Absolutely not! The stock market is like a rollercoast-
Chris Hogan er, and you don’t jump off a rollercoaster in the middle of the ride. If you pull your money out now, you’re guaranteed a loss. But if you ride it out, you can bet the value will eventually go back up. Plus, bank deposits are insured by the FDIC and protected up to at least $250,000. How long will this last? Honestly, I don’t know. What I do know is the economy will recover. All you have to do is look at history as a guide. The market has always gone
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back up, even after the 2008 crash and other pandemics, like SARS. How can I give myself some cushion in case of job loss? Now is the time to build up your emergency fund. Focus on getting three to six months of expenses saved up. If you’re receiving a tax refund, put that money in a savings account. If you need extra money, sell some things around the house, or look for part-time work at companies that are experiencing high demand. Remember, control what you can control, and don’t let fear dominate you. It may take a while to get through all this, but you’re going to be okay! • • • Chris Hogan is a twotime #1 national bestselling author, financial expert and host of The Chris Hogan Show. For more than a decade, Hogan has served at Ramsey
We are all essential With the COVID-19 health scare, the daily grind is coming to a grinding halt. I have been thinking about quarantine, mandates, limits, orders, supplies, and what it means to be considered “essential.” This is what I’ve come up with: we are all essential. And because we are all essential and we all make this world go around, we need to make concessions for taking extra care. We are all essential and, therefore, it is a necessity for you to take extra care of yourself and your families to the best of your ability and not put anyone else in danger. How can you best do that? Follow CDC safety protocol recommendations. Take precautions. Be smart. Be practical. The quicker we get on board, the quicker we can get back to the daily grind. However, if people keep disregarding orders and recommendations, the spread will continue and our civil liberties will be threatened or taken altogether. I don’t want the government to declare martial law, to enforce curfews and put us on rations. If I trusted they would give our liberties back intact when it was over, maybe I would feel differently. But, frankly, I don’t want the government
Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher to have an excuse to take them in the first place. If you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, stay home. If you wait until symptoms present themselves, it’s already too late. How many have been exposed to you in the meantime? We file complaints that are completely polarizing. We complain when there’s too much to do and so many things pulling us in all directions. Now, we are complaining we are bored. When I was a kid, the word “bored” was considered an explicative. If you said it out loud there was an open hand ready, willing and able to pink your cheeks and give you some work to do. I learned really quickly how not to be bored. Look around, there is always something to do. Find it. Do it. All the time you never
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thought you had to finish things you’ve always wanted to do has now been issued to you. Use it wisely. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. Use what you’ve got. Get busy. Get creative. Be productive. Some say they are missing out on vacations, social lives and toilet paper. At this point in time, I say we have a chance– a glimmer– to step back, slow down, think, realize, understand and see. I, for one, am glad for the brief reprieve– just a moment– to step out of the rat race. I can recalibrate, reorganize, reprioritize and recharge my connections with my family. I can gain a foothold on my perspective. I have officially been given permission, the opportunity and the excuse to be more involved in my own life. It is refreshing. Our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents dealt with two world wars and the Great Depression. Be reasonable. This isn’t exactly a hardship. We all have to weather this storm separately together. Don’t panic. This is temporary. And, just like the virus, this too will run its course. Let it.
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Dave Says Responsibilities come first
Dear Dave, My husband runs a small business that has never done very well. We have three kids, and I make $55,000 annually in my job. Part of what I make has been going into the business for over a year to help keep it afloat, and we don’t have a lot of money in savings. What do you think we should do? Stephanie Dear Stephanie, If you’re putting other money into a business account, that’s a pretty good sign you’re not making money in the business. You and your husband need to sit down together, and do a household budget and a profit and loss statement on the business. You’ve got to get on the same page financially. Put all his business expenses on the profit and loss statement in detail, and write out what it would take for him to break even each month. But honestly, with everything that’s been going on with your finances, if he’snot at least breaking even at this point, then it’s time for him to do something else for a living fulltime. I’m an entrepreneur and business owner. Trust me, I totally understand the allure and excitement that goes with running your own business. But your own household and itsimmediate financial responsibilities come first. The only money that should go into the business account is income the business creates. —Dave No free passes Dear Dave, I own a small business, and recently a relative asked for a job with the company. I hate to say this, but I’ve got reservations about hiring her. She’s basically a good kid, but not the most reliable person in the world. Do you have any advice on how to handle a situation like this? Bill Dear Bill, As an entrepreneur, you have the right and responsi-
Dave Ramsey bility to do what’s best for your company. That means you shouldn’t hire anyonewho isn’t a good fit—even a relative. If a relative is qualified, and the kind of person who understands they’ll have to bring it every single day, performing at a level equal to or above your other team members,that can be a special and rewarding thing. But if that relative is the kind of person who expects special treatment or is a problem child, that kind of situation can be a nightmare for you, your company, and the whole family. Would you hire this person because they’d make a good team member? Would you hire this person if they weren’t part of the family? If the answer to either of these questions isno, don’t hire them. It’s as simple as that. The bottom line is you have to do what’s best for your business, your immediate family, and your team. —Dave Is it an emergency? Dear Dave, My husband and I just completed Baby Step 3, and we have six months of expenses saved for an emergency fund. How should we determine when something is actually an emergency? Riley Dear Riley, Congratulations on doing the work, being disciplined, and saving like crazy! Now you’ve got peace of mind, and a pile of cash, that will help turn an emergency into nothing more than an inconvenience. There’s no shame in using your emergency fund if you really need to. That’s what it’s there for. Just remember to ask yourself a few
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questions anytime something pops up to make sure you’ve got a real reason to use it. Is the expense really unexpected? Christmas happens on December 25th every single year. You know your semi-annual car insurance payment is coming, too. Make sure things like this are part of your regular, monthly budgets. Some examples of unexpected expenses might be a job loss or pay cut. Emergency medical expenses and car accident repairs might fall into this category, as well. Is it absolutely necessary? Most people say they know the difference between a want and a need, but that’s not always the case.Replacing your only mode of transportation would be a need. Upgrading to a newer, fancier car is not. If your car goes down for the count, you need transportation. Use your emergency fund to buy something affordable and reliable you can pay cash for. But don’t dip into it just to upgrade your decent car for one with a million bells and whistles. Is it urgent? Practice the art of patience whenever possible. If your home’s air conditioning unit goes out in the middle of summer, that’s probably an urgent fix. But hearing about the “sale of the century” at your favorite retail store? Grabbing the newest, hottest cell phone when yours works just fine? Nope! Your emergency fund is all about long-term security, not instant gratification. Don’t blow it impulsively, but don’t be afraid to use it when it’s really needed. Be wise, and ask those three questions. Check yourself so you don’t wreck yourself—or your budget! —Dave • • • Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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• SON Continued from 1A to serve Putnam, Cumberland, White, Overton, Fentress, Morgan, Anderson, Scott and Roane Counties. Ray was a longtime member of the Monterey United Methodist Church. His grandfather and greatgrandfather, William
• DIFFERENCE Continued from 1A band, David, decided they should go to Cookeville and buy all the elastic and supplies she would need to start making the masks. That first night, she made over 20 masks to donate. “I can’t nurse people to make them better, but I can [make masks] on the sewing machine to beat the band,” Buckner said. Word got out on Facebook about Buckner’s maskmaking and she began receiving request messages from individuals. She used up her supplies quickly, but several who made requests have started donating material and elastic for her to make theirs and continue to make more for others. She makes the masks with two layers of cotton fabric, leaving a pocket at the top for wearers to add in another layer between. Buckner said some wearers have added layers of coffee filters, paper towels and other materials for ad-
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Bradley Ray and John Henry Ray, were also two of the five co-founders of the Monterey United Methodist Church. Jack Ray’s memory was honored during a private service in which he visited his beloved Monterey United Methodist Church a final time. Condolences to the Ray family, Jack’s many
friends, employees, and church family. Ray’s friend and BPC landscaper, David Faulk, approached Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins to make plans for a living garden memorial in Ray’s honor. The garden will be planted on the embankment of the Monterey Historic Depot Museum.
ditional coverage. As those are used, then they can throw the filler materials away and wash the masks for the next use. The Center for Disease Control has stated older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19 illness. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC further states that the virus is thought to be spread mainly from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 could be spread by peo-
ple who are not showing symptoms. The CDC recommends for people to cover their mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others and should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, stating that the cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected and is not a substitute for social distancing. Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. The CDC urges for people to not use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker. “It blesses me to be able to do this,” Buckner said. “When the tornado hit, David and I weren’t able to go help with that at all. But, with this, my heart got to beating fast and I got all excited because I thought, ‘That is something I can do to help.’”
• BOARD Continued from 1A ence to include it and go forward with the 1 ½ inch overlay. Warren said normally “paving season” begins in April, but in view of recent events, Monterey could expect paving to begin in May or June. The Board also approved
the beer permit application for Los Agave’s Mexican Restaurant on Commercial Ave. in Downtown Monterey which opened its doors on March 12. Los Agave’s was opened in the former Cup and Saucer location which closed a year ago this month. Wiggins said no public comment was received
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against the beer permit via email or fax. Vice-mayor Starlett Wessels and Alderman Mark Farley entered the only no votes. The restaurant is currently waiting for its application approval to sell liquor-by-the-drink by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Church Directory Bible Holiness Church 144 Dripping Springs Rd. 839-6268 Columbia Hill Baptist 1226 Columbia Hill Rd. 445-3066 Church of God in Christ 2704 Muddy Pond Rd. 445-7782 Familia Dios 119 W. Commercial Ave. 839-7011 First Baptist Church of Monterey 106 N. Chestnut St. 839-2971 Full Gospel Assembly 9396 Monterey Hwy. 839-6411 Hanging Limb Baptist 1421 Hanging Limb Hwy. 445-3283 Hope in Christ Fellowship 315 E. Peter Ave. 833-315-4673 Mill Creek Baptist 5221 Mill Creek School Rd. 520-7801 Mineral Springs First Baptist Church 4038 Hanging Limb Hwy.839-3538 Monterey Apostolic Church
1109 Buckner Rd. 839-8416 Monterey Church of Christ 308 W. Crawford Ave. 839-2660
Pilgrim Christian Fellowship 3068 Muddy Pond Rd. 445-7160
Monterey Community Church 301 E. Commercial Ave. 839-2119
Primera Iglesia Evangel Jesus Baptist Church 200 S Chestnut St. 839-3399
Monterey First Assembly of God 1050 N. Chestnut St. 839-8103
Sand Springs Baptist 9388 Sand Springs Church Rd. 839-3131
Monterey Freewill Baptist 311 S. Elm St. 839-3433 Monterey First Church of the Nazarene 110 N. Poplar St. 839-2609 Monterey Wesleyan Church 300 E. New Ave. 584-0133 Monterey United Methodist Church 124 N. Holly St. 839-2597 Monterey Wesleyan Church Pastor Ted Stepp 9315840133 330 E New Ave
445-2140
Second Freewill Baptist Church of Monterey 855 E. Commercial Ave. 839-3752 Shady Grove Freewill Baptist 2175 Stamps-Shady Grove Rd. Standing Stone Baptist Church 914 N. Chestnut St. 267-5072 Standing Stone Church of Christ 385 N. Elmore St. Victory Christian Center 125 S. Oak St. 839-6068
Monterey Worship Center 120 E. Commercial Ave. 839-2702
Vine Ridge Baptist 602 Vine Ridge Rd. 445-3414
Muddy Pond Independent Baptist Church 3449 Muddy Pond Rd.
Woodcliff Baptist Church 13100 Woodcliff Rd. 839-8465
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The March 3 EF-4 tornado claims a piece of history By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
It has been a month since the terrible EF-4 tornado hit Putnam County in the dark early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, in the cities of Baxter and Cookeville along both sides of Hwy. 70N. In just a blink of an eye and almost without warning, it appeared in the dark, took 19 precious souls, injured 88, obliterated nearly 200 structures and damaged over 500 more. The Double Springs Community along McBroom Chapel Rd., N. McBroom Chapel Rd. and Hensley Dr. was arguably the most affected area of the March 3 tornado outbreak. It was a night no one will ever forget; a night that took so much and devastated so many lives. The old McBroom Chapel Church of Christ was established in 1865, emerging out of the wake of the Civil War. In its 155 years, McBroom Chapel weathered all kinds of storms: civil unrest, social issues, natural disasters, and economic pressures. In the aftermath of the tornado, it was not unscathed, but it still stood, scarred as it was, as a beacon of hope and fortitude. Three days after the tornado hit, President Trump visited Putnam County to assess the damage and destruction. Of all the affected areas from Nashville to Cookeville, President Trump touched down amidst the devastated area of McBroom Chapel and walked along McBroom Chapel Rd. and Hensley Dr. It was there so many lives were lost; nine on Hensley Dr. alone, a stone’s throw from McBroom Chapel Church of Christ. “There’s a picture of President Trump flying directly over McBroom Chapel community in the presidential Marine One helicopter, with all the homes beneath him destroyed and leveled. He had to see the McBroom Chapel [Church of Christ] still there among what looked like a world war battlefield,” said Larry McBroom, Putnam County historian and descendant of the McBroom settlers of Putnam County.
Photo by Sandra Anderson McBroom Larry McBroom is pictured with his little children, Stephen and Tabitha McBroom, Luree McBroom Tenpenny and Judy McBroom Dashner at the McBroom Chapel Church of Christ in 1992.
McBroom Chapel Church of Christ of the Double Springs Community in Putnam County was established by the family of James McBroom, Jr. (1816-1885) and Emeline Enoch McBroom (1822-1882) in 1865. “The church was established in 1865, but the McBroom family had settled in what is today Putnam County 45 years earlier,” McBroom said, “in the year 1820, 200 years ago this very year.” James McBroom, Sr. (1787-1856) and his wife Elizabeth Dodson McBroom (1788-1854) and their five children left Rowan County, NC, and moved to East Tennessee before settling in Double Springs Community. “There has been much McBroom family history and that of other families in that church since then,” McBroom said, mentioning weddings, funerals and baptisms of not only McBrooms but Pippins, Dyers, Fox, Hensleys and more. To the shock and dismay of its pastor, congregants and community, the tornado had compromised the structural integrity of the church, the building was condemned and scheduled for demolition on Wednesday, April 8, and subsequently torn down. Now, it is gone. It seems the tornado wasn’t done taking. The tornado claimed at least one more victim, the old McBroom Chapel Church of Christ.
Photo submitted The McBroom Chapel Church of Christ still stands just hours after the March 3 EF-4 tornado touched down in Double Springs Community in western Putnam County. The church was established in 1865.
Photos courtesy of Larry McBroom
Pictured are first cousins, Green B. McBroom and
James H. “Sam” McBroom, who lived in Double Springs Community in Putnam County. They had attended church at McBroom Chapel Church of Christ when this photo was taken in 1883.
This tin type of Bailey Peyton “Pate” McBroom (1855-1906) was taken circa 1875. Pate was the eleventh son of McBroom Chapel Church of Christ founders James McBroom, Jr. and Emeline Enoch McBroom.
This tin type of Mary Rachel White McBroom (18611925) was taken circa 1880. Rachel married Bailey Peyton “Pate” McBroom, left, who was the eleventh son of James McBroom, Jr. and Emeline Enoch McBroom. She lived her whole life near McBroom Chapel in the Double Springs Community of Putnam County.
Tornado survivors to register for FEMA assistance by May 4 Tennessee disaster survivors have until May 4, 2020, to register with FEMA for assistance. To date, more than $7.5 million in federal assistance has been approved for homeowners, renters and businesses recovering from the March 3 tornadoes. As of April 2, 436 households in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties have been approved for more than $1.3 million in FEMA assistance, including more than $975,000 for housing expenses and $356,000 for other disaster-related needs.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $6.2 million in loans for businesses, homeowners and renters. FEMA inspectors completed 1,070 home inspections and Disaster Survivor Assistance teams canvassed more than 6,000 homes to provide residents with information and assist with registration. Disaster Recovery Centers received more than 1,500 visits. Survivors who have uninsured damages from the March 3 tornadoes in Da-
vidson, Putnam and Wilson counties can still register with FEMA in several ways: • By visiting DisasterAssistance.gov • Downloading the FEMA App for smartphones • Calling 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY). Multilingual operators are available. The toll-free numbers are open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time. FEMA continues to coordinate with the State of Tennessee and local jurisdictions to provide all programs designated for
recovery from the March 3 tornadoes. • • • FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585. FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants
for medical, dental, funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses. The U.S. Small Business Administration is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps busi-
nesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. TTY users may also call 800-877-8339. Applicants may also emaildisastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visit SBA at www.SBA. gov/disaster.
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Setting ‘Little Fires Everywhere’
I recently looked back on a column I wrote this winter where I expressed how much I was looking forward to spring. I think most of us have needed a little more sunshine the past few months. Of course, now that we are finally beginning to see a change in the season we are all stuck inside. Between the Coronavirus and the severe weather, all of us are spending an unprecedented amount of time indoors and most of us will turn to television to pass the time and escape the reality of the moment. I know that many of you rely on streaming services such as Netflix, Prime and Hulu for your entertainment, so I thought it would be a good time to review something from one of those platforms. Hulu just released a new show starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington called “Little Fires Everywhere.” You’ll notice that is also the title of this month’s column. I thought it was appropriate considering everything that we are dealing with right now because it does sort of feel like there are “little fires everywhere.” “Little Fires Everywhere” is based on the book of the same name by author Celeste Ng and premiered on Hulu on March 18. The show will only be on Hulu as a miniseries, consisting of 8 episodes and honestly that will probably be enough. I have never read the book, but the show itself is dark. It is, however, full of the kind of drama that will keep your mind off of your own problems for an hour. The show takes place in Shaker Heights, OH, in the 90s. I am not really sure of the significance of the time
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period unless it was somehow significant to Ng. Otherwise the 90s just provides an interesting backdrop for the show’s characters. Reese Witherspoon plays Elena Richardson, an upper class wife and mother of four, who has trouble seeing the world outside of her inner circle. Kerry Washington plays Mia Warren, a struggling artist and single mother to one daughter. She too, has difficulty seeing the world outside of her own inner circle. Both of these women have been so shaped by their respective upbringings that it makes communication between them all but impossible. Mia comes into Elena’s life when she and her daughter move to Shaker Heights and end up renting a property from Elena. Ironically, Elena and Mia’s daughter Pearl share a bond, while Mia shares a bond with Elena’s troubled daughter, Izzy. This creates a lot of tension between the two women which grows in every episode. This is important because in the first episode of “Little Fires Everywhere,” Elena’s house is intentionally burned down and the audience is left wondering if Mia could’ve been the culprit. This, however, is just one possibility. Elena’s daughter, Izzy, plays with fire periodically and
was even caught setting her own hair on fire so it is entirely possible that she burned down her parents’ house. The mystery of who set fire to Elena’s house is really what will keep you tuning in to this series. Issues of race, social stature and feminism that the show presents would have been more effectively addressed subtly. Instead, “Little Fires Everywhere” feels the need to constantly remind us of what this show is really about. In doing this, it creates characters that are not relatable or particularly likable. In fact, both Witherspoon and Washington play characters that are more demeaning than empowering. You will be hard-pressed to find yourself rooting for either one of them. That being said, the show does provide an escape. There is no shortage of drama and the acting is superb so you will be entertained. Moreover, if you haven’t read the book, you’ll want to watch until the end of the series to find out who set fire to Elena’s house and why they did it. The series also stars Joshua Jackson. “Little Fires Everywhere” streams on Hulu. • • • Paula Tudor graduated cum laude from Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies emphasizing English and Communication. She is a freelance writer and a distinguished blogger/online correspondent, with more than three thousand followers on twitter. The bulk of her work can be found at paulas-soapbox.blogspot.com and at paulatudor.com.
CCP to remain closed until May 1, changes made to 2020 season By Heather Mullinix Scribe contributor
The Cumberland County Playhouse season is on hold again, with the theater planning to remain closed until May 1. “While diligently striving to keep our patrons and volunteers safe, and our staff safe and employed, we are rebuilding a strong, vital 2020 season for our artists, employees, community and audience,” Bryce McDonald, Playhouse CEO and producing director, wrote in an email Monday. Monday’s “Safer at Home” order and closure of nonessential businesses also closed the Playhouse box office until April 14. Individuals with tickets for shows scheduled through April 30 will be contacted after April 14 to offer ticket exchanges. Ticket purchases and donations can still be made online at ccplayhouse.com. The continued closure has led McDonald and the Playhouse board of directors to make changes in the 2020 season. “Heartbreakingly, we will cancel the production of Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, Flat Stanley and the T3 education show “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” McDonald said. Duck Hunter Shoots Angel and Flat Stanley will have a place in the 2021 season.
The current production of Clue will reopen May 1 and continue through June 4. The Savannah Sipping Society, scheduled to open Saturday, will now open May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Adventure Theatre. McDonald asked patrons to consider converting the cost of any unused tickets to a donation to the Playhouse, helping to offset losses from the now sixweek closure. The Playhouse has laid off its company of actors and staff, about 40 people. As one of the county’s tourist draws, the closure is also causing a ripple effect through the community. “The financial impact on not only our staff, but to the city and county tourism dollars has been signifi-
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cant,” said McDonald. “We hope to open by May 1 in time for our summer season; however, we are realistic in understanding these are uncertain times.” The Playhouse had more than 60,000 ticket sales in 2019, with about 60% of attendees traveling to Crossville from other parts of the state and country. “COVID-19 is impacting rural theaters all over the United States,” McDonald said. “Our communities depend on our theater to generate tourism dollars, so they can provide more services for its citizens. The catastrophic impact on our theatre is estimated to be over $500,000. Every week we remain closed after May 1, this number will continue to grow.”
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: NAME THE ANIMAL ACROSS 1. Spoil 6. Delivery service 9. Gallup’s inquiry 13. Madison Square Garden, e.g. 14. One of the Tudors 15. Pinkerton’s gallery member 16. Beneath, to a poet 17. Bird-to-be 18. Not slouching 19. *Koko or Digit 21. *George or Marcel 23. Langley agency 24. Can of worms 25. Pine juice 28. Up to the task 30. Most recent 35. Furnace output 37. Gives a helping hand 39. Veranda in Honolulu 40. *European sea eagle 41. Waterwheel 43. Ladder crosspiece 44. *Valued for its down 46. Steelers’s Chuck 47. Genealogical plant? 48. Treat for Dumbo 50. Hoofbeat sound
52. “To ____ is human” 53. Jim Carrey’s 1994 disguise 55. Garden cultivator 57. *Roger or Peter 60. *Rocket or Rascal 64. “Random” audience member 65. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 67. Resin-producing tree 68. Like haunted house 69. Time delay 70. City in Germany 71. Not a bee 72. Pilot’s deadline 73. Not those DOWN 1. Pirates on a plank? 2. Black and white treat 3. *Papa or Mama 4. Clown act 5. Perennial garden flower 6. Iris holder 7. *Babe or Wilbur 8. Fraternity letter 9. Politician’s barrelful 10. Curved molding 11. Famous Australopithecus 12. “____ the wild rumpus begin!” 15. Hertz offering 20. Labanotation founder
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22. Doesn’t mix well with water 24. Wilma and Fred’s hometown 25. *Dolly 26. Eagle’s nest 27. *Giant or Red 29. *Simba or Elsa 31. Queen of Hearts’ pastry 32. Accustom 33. Not so crazy 34. *Detroit mascot 36. Not quite an adult 38. Perfect houseplant spot 42. Luau greeting 45. S. E. Hinton’s “____ Fish” 49. Chi precursor 51. Place for a square 54. Furry scarf 56. What’s in your ewallet? 57. Actress Perlman 58. Runs, as on TV 59. Radar flash 60. Indian music 61. Yorkshire river 62. Lode deposits 63. Supreme Court number 64. Make a seam 66. *Tom or Sylvester
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Tale as old as time... Photos by Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler
Monterey High School Drama Club performs their spring production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. for a two-weekend run March 5-7, 12-14.
Cast list
Narrator Lucas Walker Belle Evelyn Staup Maurice Noah Natvik Beast Carter Phillips Gaston Shiloh Walker LeFou DJ Smith Silly girls Hannah Maddle, Megan Erickison & Kylie Hydrick Lumiere Hunter Looper Cogsworth Ivy Padgett Ms. Potts Lexy Clarke Babette Marley Cantrell Madame De La Grande Bouche Hannah Maddle Chip Allison “Susan” Clark Enchantress Megan Erickison Monsieur D’Arque Carter Calahan Ensemble: Ethan Maddle, Samuel Clark, MaKayla Miller, Rylin Ford, Kairen Phillips, Saddie Wessels, Kyler Mackie, Austin Bowman, Cayden Whaley, Eva Tisdale & Makayla Miller.
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