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Volume 6 Issue 8
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
The results are in... By Rebekah Beeler Scribe publisher The people have spoken. During the county general election on Aug. 6, Monterey residents voted JJ Reels in as Mayor. Of 496 votes, Reels garnered 283 for 57% of the overall vote. Incumbent Bill Wiggins had 210 votes for 42% of the vote. Three write-in votes were submitted. Monterey voters also voted for Amy Callahan
Martin for Ward 1 Alderman with 286 of the 476 votes, for 60% of the overall votes. Carrying 39% of the vote was Julie Bohannon with 188. Ward 2 Alderman Mark Farley ran uncontested and was re-elected. Incumbent Ward 3Alderman James “Coonie” Foster was also re-elected with 272 of 486 votes, accounting for nearly 56% of the overall votes against 211, about 43.5%, for James Wolfgram. Ward
4 Alderman Charles “Pokey” Looper also ran unopposed and was re-elected. Other offices to be elected in the County General Elections for Putnam County were Wesley Bray for Criminal Court Judge Part II with 98% of the vote, Steve Pierce for Assessor of Property with 81% of the vote and School Board Member Civil District 1 Dawn Myers Fry with 98%, District 3 Kim Cravens with 99.5% and
District 5 Jeffry McHenry with 99% of the votes. Putnam County voters also cast ballots for the Federal/State Primary, selecting candidates for the offices of U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives for the 6th Congressional District, Tennessee House of Representatives for the 25th House District, Tennessee House of Representatives for the 42nd House District. Nominees for U.S. Senate
Garden Club grows scholarship fund
are Bill Hagerty (R) and Marquita Bradshaw (D). U.S. House of Representatives 6th Congressional District nominees are John Rose (R) and Christopher Martin Finley (D). Nominees for Tennessee House of Representatives 25th House District are Cameron Sexton (R) and Robyn Deck (D). Tennessee House of Representatives 42nd House District nominees are Ryan Williams (R) with no qualify-
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Photo submitted The Monterey Garden Club held a yard sale fundraiser to raise scholarship funds for our Monterey High School graduates. They successfully raised funds to support one and a half scholarships! They thank all who came out to support their efforts.
Miss Standing Stone Pageant set for Sept. 19 These changes are to not only keep our volunteers safe, but to also keep participants and their families safe. Pageant coordinators will not require temperature checks or wearing gloves, but they do request that attendees wear a mask. This is not required, but is requested for your safety. There will absolutely be no dressing rooms available. Every contestant will have to come already dressed. Check-in will be held up to 30 minutes before each category, but everyone has to be registered by five minutes before their category be-
gins. Once a category ends, contestants will be asked to exit the building to allow for the next category to come in. There will be wristbands given based on the time of the contestants’ participating category to keep count of people in the room. Categories may only be attended by contestants participating in that category and their attending adults. No other audience will be permitted. Seats will be sectioned for attending adult/small family groups to sit and assist their contestant. For those registering at
ing candidate representing the Democrat party. Early voting dates for the Nov. 3 General Election is for Oct. 14-29. The early voting location is 705 County Services Dr. in Cookeville, TN. Please note that COVID-19 precautions will be in place. Early voting hours will be: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Meadow Creek Lake in wake of tragedy Board votes to keep park gates open
The 2020 Miss Standing Stone Pageant will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Monterey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6277, located at 45 S. Poplar St. in Monterey. Seating will be limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the 2020 Miss Standing Stone Beauty Pageant will be conducted a little differently this year. In order to exercise caution and best practices for the protection of everyone participating and still host this as an in-person pageant, new guidelines and protocols must be followed.
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the door, contestants must have their money and application already filled out to turn in. Please have those ready upon your arrival to register quickly. Also, please pay close attention to the category start times, which have also changed this year to better accommodate our participants: Baby Miss 0-11months 10 a.m. Toddler Miss 1-2 years 10:45 a.m. Tiny Miss 3-4 years 11:30 a.m.
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Groundbreaking news:
A man lost his life while kayaking with his son on Meadow Creek Lake on July 16. “It was a tragedy and I hate that it happened,” said Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph. “Whether you can swim or not, if you’re going to be on a kayak or boat, wear a life jacket.” Randolph said this after the drowning of Derek Lee Wilson, 41, at Meadow Creek Lake when Wilson took his son kayaking. According to reports, Wilson’s young son was wearing a life jacket, but Wilson was not and could not swim. When the kayak capsized, Wilson drowned. In the wake of this tragedy, the community was in shock and dismay of the news and offered prayers and comfort to the family, especially Wilson’s little boy. Tennessee law states that persons aged 16 years and older must have a life jacket aboard any vessel on the water, but are not required to wear it. Children under 16 are required to wear a life jacket on Tennessee waters. At the July board meeting, Mildred Roe, a resident
who neighbors Meadow Creek Lake, addressed the board to implore them to lock the park gate at night. She expressed her concern that people were there all hours of the night, playing loud music and possibly breaking the law. “I know that every police officer that’s on duty makes routine calls out there just to check,” Randolph said. He added that he didn’t see any reason to close the gates, attributing the cars at night to night fishers and officers on night checks. Much of the discussion revolved around night fishers. In a special called board meeting for Law and the Building and Grounds Committees on July 20, Building and Grounds Committee chair, Alderwoman Julie Bohannon, made a motion to keep the gate open. Alderman JJ Reels entered the only no vote. The motion carried. “You don’t think of just the immediate, you’ve got to think of the ‘what if’s’ when you make a policy. There are solutions,” Reels said. “I wasn’t in favor of closing the gates, I don’t want to punish all for the actions of a few. But, I think we need to have a way to restrict access to the park.” The current hours for Meadow Creek Park are daylight to dawn.
Rail trail extention construction begins Stubbs Construction based in Crossville has been awarded the contract to install the next section of rail trail in Monterey. The envisioned project is a 19-mile rail trail from Cookeville to Monterey, along the rail line that once connected to Crossville. Monterey is one step closer to extending the existing rail trail through downtown. The new section of the rail trail will link both schools, allowing for safer corridor passage from Crossville St. and Commercial Ave. and
Photo submitted Groundbreaking on a section of the 19-mile rail trail from Monterey to Cookeville are Louis Neal of Stubbs Construction with Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins, Police Chief Bill Randolph, Alderman Julie Bohannon and John Stubbs of Stubbs Construction.
providing additional opportunities for physical activity. The project is moving forward with a Project Diabetes grant awarded by the Tennessee Department of Health with an investment of $205,000. The grant is designed to link Monterey’s elementary and high schools to the existing rail trail and each other. It will increase the number of students that walk to school and also encourage more people to walk further while using the trail for exercise.
Paid for by Cameron Sexton for State Representative, Mark Elmore, Treasurer
John Stubbs, of Stubbs Construction, is pleased that his company has been chosen for this important community project and believes that expanding recreational opportunities for citizens of small rural communities is an important component of improving the quality of life. According to Mayor Bill Wiggins, “This project is what community building is all about.” Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph sees the trail as an asset for his department. “The trail runs
by our station and enhances our ability to carry out community policing and community building efforts. We work with the community to make sure everyone is safe. The walking trail helps us make sure our children are safe as they walk to and from school. We are proud to have these facilities in our community.” About The Tennessee Department of Health’s Project Diabetes
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Sandwich Board Meetings may be canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Check before you meet.
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.
Civitan Club meets third Tuesdays
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.
Monterey Senior Center
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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Standing Stone Scribe is a monthly broadsheet publication covering news features regarding people, churches, schools, clubs, organizations, history, and events in Monterey and surrounding communities from Mayland to Rickman, Calfkiller to Crawford. Editorial Policy: Standing Stone Scribe encourages event and news submissions and letters to the editor. Submissions should not be libelous and must bear the author’s name, complete address and telephone number. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. The Standing Stone Scribe newspaper reserves the right to accept, reject or edit any and all submissions and advertisements intended for publication. Copy Deadline: All submissions must be received by the Friday before the first Monday of the month. Standing Stone Scribe publications are set to be printed generally on the Thursday following the first Monday of the month with the exception of Monday holidays in which the Scribe will be printed the following Thursday. The Scribe welcomes electronic submissions at editorstandingstonescribe@gmail.com. Advertisements: Get the word out about your business, service or organization, increase traffic, expand your customer base, and communicate directly with the community you serve. Ad rates are $4.50 per column inch and with a monthly publication your advertisements have a longer shelf life. For information email editorstandingstonescribe@gmail.com or cal 931-265-9489.
Green Pond to hold Homecoming, Revival
Pastor Kenny Pierce and the congregation of Green Pond Church would like to invite everyone to their homecoming on Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. Come worship the Lord and hear the word of God. The special singing will be by Jeremy and Candy. Visit www.facebook. com/candyandjeremy/ to learn more about their music. Come fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ! Revival will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 10-14, with a special singing each night. The word of God will be delivered by Bro. Josh Zellner and Bro. Greg Wright.
Farmers Market open
Have you heard the news? Monterey Farmers Market will now be open Thursday evenings 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for shoppers to have an opportunity to come for fresh, locally grown produce.
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.
Suicide prevention resources available
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800273-8255) 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.
Join Monterey Disaster Response Team
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.
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!
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.
Lions Building for event rental
Starting in July, the Monterey Lions Club will be renting out the Club’s building for parties, events and gatherings. The cost is $50 for a 3-hour slot and $100 for an all day event. For those who would like to rent the Monterey Lions Club building for their event, call 931-839-2350. Contact Mike Callahan at 839-2350 for more information. Forms are available at 108 E. Commercial Ave.
Monterey Cruise-Ins
Monterey Cruise-Ins will take place at the farmers market at 4 p.m. Organizers plan to hold cruiseins on the last Saturday of each month, so you will have plenty of opportunities to attend. For more information, contact the Monterey Depot at 839-2111.
PCCC “Clean Week” set for Sept. 19-24
Register volunteer teams for Putnam County Clean Commission “Keep Putnam County Clean” at cleancommission.com to register your team to volunteer for clean week on Sept. 19-26.
The Cottage to reopen
The Cottage thrift store at the Monterey United Methodist Church will be reopening on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. They offer new inventory and new pricing and have so missed their friends and patrons. They ask for everyone to exercise precautions, use gloves and masks and will have some available for their shoppers’ safety. Note: if there is a spike in local COVID-19 cases, The Cottage will remain closed.
Titus House wants to help
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.
SCV active in community
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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Board votes $128K addition on ARC project By Rebekah Beeler Scribe publisher
The waterline extension from S. Holly St. beyond the I-40 overpass at Monterey exit 300 along Hwy. 70N is going to cost an additional $50-80,000 according to engineer Nathaniel Green. At the Aug. 3 Monterey Board meeting, Green informed that TDOT was willing to give the permit for the project, however TDOT decided the new water lines needed to be installed on the shoulder of Hwy. 70N, which would require paving at the end of the guardrail for about 1,700 feet. The water extension project is to be funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission grant Monterey received in June 2019. The total cost of the project was originally estimated at $509,350. The Board voted at the July meeting to accept the low base bid of $453,250
Photo by Rebekah Beeler Consulting engineer Nathaniel Green and Monterey Water Department Manager Duane Jarrett present the updated bid information for the water line extension at exit 300 on Hwy. 70N. by Ironwood Construction to begin the line extension project south from S. Holly St. to the city limits near Bee Rock Rd. “It makes a lot of sense to try and go ahead and get that done while we have pricing models and contractors there,” Green said.
Green recommending they rebid the paving portion of the original contract bid, and “get more bang for their buck” by going ahead and laying sewer lines along with the water lines to keep from having to pay to pave it twice and go through the process of securing TDOT
permits for that project again. Based on Green’s updates, the contractor’s new bid was $574,350 with a change order to include installation of both the water and sewer lines. The ARC eligible portion of the project would be about $445,900, but just includes the water line. The sewer line is not a part of the ARC grant and was going to cost the city an additional $128,450. “That means that Monterey would have to put up some of their own money,” he said. The additional $50$80,000 to pave the shoulder of the highway is ARC eligible and would be included as part of the grant. The Board voted to accept the contractor’s new bid at $574,350, to include the installation of the sewer line extension at $128,450 and rebid the paving portion of the project.
Join Overton 4-H Horse Club, Dairy Judging Overton County 4-H is looking for students in grades 4-12 to join Horse Club and Dairy Products Judging Team. Dairy Products Judging Team has its first practice Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. at the UT Extension Office located at 312 W. Broad St, Livingston. Due to COVID-19 regulations, all youth must RSVP to attend. Youth do not have to have previous experience with dairy nor 4-H. The team will taste milk, whipped cream, half
& half, cheeses, ice cream and other dairy products. They will learn how to identify defects as well as how to tell the difference between real and artificial dairy products. Horse Club has its first meeting on Sept. 21, at 5 p.m. at the UT Extension Office located at 312 W. Broad St, Livingston. Horse Club is excited to have Lori Ledbetter as their adult volunteer to lead the group. Ledbetter has a lot of experiences with horses as an
owner and rider. Members will train for 4-H related horse educational contest and learn about showing. Each meeting will help youth learn about horses and form friendships with other horse owners. For more information, call 931-823-2735, email nmarrero@utk.edu, or stop into the UT Extension Office Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/ Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.
SSHS Essay and Art entries due Sept. 17 Every year on the second Saturday in October Monterey celebrates Standing Stone Day. This day is set aside to remember and reflect on local history. The Standing Stone Historical Society would like to invite students to participate in the Standing Stone Day Essay and Art Contest. Students enrolled in public and homeschool for grades K-12 for 2020‘21 school year zoned for Burks Elementary, Monterey High School, Wilson Elementary, and Rickman Elementary are invited to compete. Contest deadline is Sept. 17. This year’s art and essay theme is “1920-2020: 100 years of change” to
coincide with the Standing Stone Day celebration theme. Standing Stone Scribe is proud to sponsor the Standing Stone Essay and Art Contest and will be publishing the winners of the contest. Contest Categories for both Essay and Art are for Elementary (K-3), Middle School (4-8), and High School (9-12). Students may only enter in one category. First place and second place prizes will be awarded to each age category in both Essay and Art. Middle and high school level essays must be 200300 words, typed in Times new Roman font. Elementary student essays submissions may be
100 words typed or neatly handwritten. The essays will be judged according to research, composition and expression, clarity of thought and uniqueness. Middle and high school level art work must be pencil drawn (colored pencil drawings are acceptable) on unlined paper. Elementary level art work may be pencil, colored pencil or crayon on unlined paper. Artwork will be judged according to overall depth perception and composition based on grade level First Place Winners will receive $25, prize pack and be published in October Issue of Standing
Stone Scribe newspaper and the 2020 Standing Stone Magazine. Second Place Winners will receive $10, prize pack and be published in the October Issue of Standing Stone Scribe newspaper and the 2020 Standing Stone Magazine. All entries must have student’s name, address, phone, school, grade and homeroom teacher. Winners are invited to partcipate in the Standing Stone Day Parade on Oct. 10. For more information, email Rebekah Beeler, President Standing Stone Historical Society, at editorstandingstonescribe@ gmail.com.
HICF to hold Back to School Giveaway Aug. 23 Hope in Christ Fellowship is having a Back to School Giveaway on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 10:30 a.m. All school-age children
are encouraged to attend. This day will be devoted to loving, praying and supplying your children with the basics to starting their new school year.
Festivities afterward will include hamburgers, hot dogs, bounce houses, face painting and more. For more information or if you would like to donate,
contact Heather Maxwell at 931-644-2745. Hope in Christ Fellowship is located at 315 Peter Ave. in Monterey.
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Monterey water violates EPA regulation in July By Rebekah Beeler Scribe publisher
Monterey water customers will be receiving another letter from Monterey Water Department informing them that second quarter water tests for July found Monterey’s levels of total Trihalomethanes (THM) exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s federal standard .80 mg/L maximum contaminant level. According to Monterey Water Manager Duane Jarrett, the test reading indicated a THM level of .080475 mg/L, violating the EPA’s limit of .080 mg/L (80 parts per billion) by less than fivethousandths, but a violation nonetheless. The violation occurred at the White Oak Flatt lineend site, the same site as the previously reported violation found during the 2019 third-quarter reading at .084 mg/L. However, the 2020 July tests showed THM levels were lower. THMs are the result of a reaction between the chlorine used for disinfecting tap water and natural organic matter in the water, referred to as a disinfection byproduct created when chlorinating water. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, disinfection byproducts tend not to
bio-accumulate in aquatic organisms or persist in open or surface waters or soils. However, they can remain in the water within closed pipe systems. THM levels increase with water age. Higher water temperatures can also affect the production of disinfection byproducts. The department is currently installing additional tank vents in all storage tanks to decrease the water temperature, to be installed by the end of July. The water treatment plant is now using new treatment chemicals to lower disinfection byproducts. The EPA regulation allows an annual average level of .080, a standard that replaced previous standard of a maximum allowable annual average level of 100 parts per billion in December 2001 for large surface water public water systems and December 2003 for small surface water and all ground water systems. The EPA’s maximum contaminant level standard is based on the assumption that water drinkers will consume two liters of water every day for 70 years. Tests are conducted at the line-end sites quarterly. For more information, contact Jarrett at the Monterey water plant by calling 839-3339.
Lions receive grant
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Sharon Parrott presented the Monterey Lions Club with a $1,000 check for a grant from VECustomer Share Program. The Lions are so grateful for the consideration of VEC who is always generous in supporting their efforts to serve the Monterey community.
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3 steps to avoiding financial crisis The state of the economy, and our country as we know it, is crazy at the moment. But I don’t want you to live in fear. I want you to take a deep breath, and know that you can control your financial future. Here are three things you should do with your money right now. 1. Write down your financial goals I recently read about a Harvard study on written goals. They asked students if they had set clear, written goals for their future and made plans to accomplish them. Only 3% of them had written down their goals and plans. Thirteen percent had goals but hadn’t written them down. And 84% of respondents didn’t have any goals at all. Ten years later they followed up with the students.
Rachel Cruze The 13% who had goals that weren’t written down were earning twice as much as the 84% who had no goals at all. But here’s the real kicker: The 3% who had written down their goals were earning 10 times more than the other 97% combined. That’s the power of a written goal. I can’t emphasize enough how crucial it is that you write down your goals.
Your goals can be anything from getting out of debt by the end of the year, to making a plan for retirement. Even your budget counts as a written goal for your money every month. When you write down a goal, you’re motivated to stick to it. You’ll work harder and move heaven and earth to make it happen. 2. Save up an emergency fund An emergency fund turns a crisis into nothing but an inconvenience. At Ramsey Solutions, we teach the 7 Baby Steps. They help you get out of debt and build a life you love. Baby Step 1 is to save a $1,000 emergency fund as your cushion while you’re getting out of debt. Then, pay off all debt us-
Dave Says This lady’s getting it done! Dear Dave, I’m single, and I’ll be a pilot in the military for the next 10 years. I’m also debtfree, have a fully funded emergency fund, and I’m saving 15% of my income for retirement. After my military days are over, I plan to work as a commercial pilot. I’ve done the math, and I have about $20,000 a year to give, have fun with and build wealth. My question is about wealth building. When it comes to rental properties, I know you don’t like the idea of a longdistance landlord. Being in the military, there’s a good chance I’ll move around a bit. What should I do? Rachel Dear Rachel, First, thank you for your service to our country. And, wow! You’re in a tremendous position financially and career-wise. You’ve got a great future ahead of you as a pilot in the military and after, plus you’ve followed my plan item by item. You’ve got so many options, and you can make a difference in your community and in the lives around you right now by giving. When it comes to wealth building, I hope you’ve already taken advantage of the TSP, or Thrift Savings Plan, which is kind of the military version of the 401(k). For wealth building beyond that, I’d get with a good investment pro—one with the heart of a teacher—and dive into some growth stock mutual funds. You could have a lot of money piled up just by the end of your military
career. Who knows? You may even be able to buy a nice home with cash when you leave the service. Beyond that, you may be able to settle into some real estate and pay cash for those investments. You are one cool, smart lady, Rachel. Congratulations on setting yourself up for a wonderful life—one where you can live and give like no one else! —Dave Might be money well spent…at the proper time Dear Dave, My wife and I are on Baby Step 2 of your plan. About eight months ago she gave birth to our second child, and now she would like to have a mommy makeover. I want her to be comfortable and feel good about herself, but those procedures can be really expensive. I don’t know how to fit that in with trying to pay off debt and get control of our money. What do you think? Greg Dear Greg, Basically, this kind of cosmetic surgery isn’t an emergency. It’s a desire. It can, in many cases, be a valid and reasonable desire. But if you guys are serious about getting out of debt and gaining control of your finances, I’d advise waiting until after Baby Step 3 to make this happen. At that point, you’ll have paid off all your debt— except for your home—and you’ll have a fully-funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in the bank. Going on vacation isn’t a need, it’s a want. Buying a new couch isn’t a need, it’s a
Dave Ramsey want. I know you love your wife, and you want her to be happy and feel good about herself. But right now, this is a want. If it were a medical procedure required to save her life, it would be an emergency—a need. In a case like that, you’d stop what you’re doing right now and address the issue. This may be something you both agree is a valid expense. If it’s something you’ve talked through together, and something you both want, that’s fine. It’s a reasonable goal under the circumstances. But I would wait until after you’re out of debt and you have your emergency fund in place. Being out of debt will make it so much easier to save up and take care of any out-ofpocket expenses you might have to pay. All in all, it’s money well spent to help your wife look and feel like herself again. Just do it at the proper time where your finances are concerned! —Dave People need to hear success stories Dear Dave, So many companies and entrepreneurs are hurting right now. With everything that’s going on in the world, I find myself ashamed to celebrate business successes. In the past, I’ve always
ing the debt snowball. In this step, you list your debts from smallest to largest (regardless of interest rate) and knock them out one at a time. Once you’re out of debt, save three to six months of expenses as your fully-funded emergency fund. Can you picture a life with no debt and a fullyfunded emergency fund in the bank? Not only are you in a strong position financially, but you aren’t worried about a financial crisis either. That peace of mind is priceless! 3. Change your mindset about money You get a credit card offer in the mail with an amazing deal on points that you just can’t pass up. Your friends invite you on vacation, and instead of missing out, you shared highlights with our customers to show them how amazing they are and how much their support means. How can I navigate this time without making others feel bad? Alyssa Dear Alyssa, You know, in most cases people who ask this kind of question are already selfaware enough to celebrate their business success with grace and social awareness. You didn’t ask how to brag, you asked how you can still celebrate what’s going on in your business with your customers. You’re not firing shots at other people when you do something like this with the right heart and an attitude of gratitude and humility. You’re not talking about jumping around and yelling about how great you are while saying everyone else is a doofus. All you’re doing is letting people know what’s working and that you’re thankful for it—and them. People need to hear success stories. They need to hear stories about winning, whether times are good or bad. It might actually inspire and encourage them. It’s good news! —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.
Setting short-term goals in unpredictable seasons We’re halfway through 2020, and I’m willing to bet by now those goals you set in January have gone out the window. This year has brought a lot of chaos and unexpected hurdles we could have never planned for. Life always does that, doesn’t it? A few years ago, I was training to run a marathon. Just a few weeks before the race, I flew to an event and had some luggage fall right on my head. As you can probably guess, I walked away with a pretty bad concussion. It sounds obvious that with a concussion I wouldn’t be able to run the race. But it wasn’t obvious to me. I was holding on tight to the goal I had set. Even though I was dealing with the ef-
veballs, we must learn to adapt. And we do that by reflecting on what’s working—and what’s not—in light of the season we’re in. So, here are three tips to help you set short-term goals: Christy Wright fects of a concussion, I was still trying to train. I was still pushing hard to run that race—even though it wasn’t good for my health. We do that, don’t we? We hold ourselves to the fire and to those goals we set. We put pressure on ourselves to fulfill them even when everything has changed. That’s why it’s importantto adjust your goals to the season you’re in. When life throws us cur-
Consider the season you’re in Set goals that go with the flow, not against it. Create strong goals Be specific. Make them measurable, and set a time frame. For example: I will lose 20 pounds by August 30. Or,I will save $2,000 for Disney World by April 1. Write them down on paper Writing down your goals can be the difference between making yourdream a reality and staying stuck
in a place you hate. Some seasons are predictable, but others aren’t. The good news is shortterm goals give you the freedom to adjust when unpredictable seasons come! • • • Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. She’s been featured on Today Show and Fox News, and in Entrepreneur and Woman’s Day Magazines. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. You can follow Christy on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or online at www.christywright. com.
dip into your emergency fund. It’s time to send your kids to college so you take out a Parent PLUS loan. But none of these choices are going to set you (or your kids) up to win with money. This is where self-awareness is key. Don’t let an old habit or an “easy” out creep in and ruin your progress. You’ve got to know yourself well enough to know what you’ll be tempted by, and what to guard against. You’ve worked too hard to let a momentary distraction take away what you’ve built. If you’re ready to stop worrying, stressing and losing sleep about money for good, you’ve got to say never again. Never again will you be at the mercy of a global economic crisis. Never again will money
keep you up at night. Once you commit to your goals, get out of debt, save your emergency fund, and change your mindset, nothing can stop you! • • • As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show and The Rachel Cruze Show Podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she cowrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at www.rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/ rachelcruze or facebook. com/rachelramseycruze.
An inkling... Just because Our new family slogan is, “We are Tennesseans who drove through Kentucky, went to Indiana and swam in the Ohio.” We literally drove nearly six hours one way just to be able to say this. Why? The answer is simple: just because. We went just because I wanted to get my deserving Alfred a big present for his 50th birthday and a feller had a four-wheeler there for sale. We went just because I really do love road trips, music blaring, singing at the top of my lungs, seeing how far I can go, taking in the scenery and imagining future visits. We went just because we wanted to make some memories with the kids. We went because my truck “Ox” was just out of the shop and a week without him was too long. We went just because we thought the kids could use some time away from the house. We went just because the stories I’d told them about all the cornfields in Indiana would be true and they could see it for themselves. We went so we could play the “Corn” game, a game I made up on my first visit to Indiana, and yell, “Corn!” every time we saw a cornfield, which was hilariously at every turn. We went just because I was the only one of us who’d been to Indiana and the family could then add it to their list of states visited. We went just because we might could stop and see an old friend outside Louisville. We went just because there might be a swimming hole and there’s no one better to ask than the locals. We went just because we hadn’t before. We went just because we wanted to have an adventure. We went just because we could. We left on our quest later than intended. It took us longer to get there than I’d anticipated. It was hotter than I thought it would be. Alfred was concerned we’d drive all that way and he’d decide against the four-wheeler. I kept telling him, “So, we buy it if you want it or we don’t. It’s ok if we drove here just to find a swimming hole.” That’s part of the beauty of riding by the seat of your pants. There’s no obligation. There’s no plan.
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There’s “just because.” I have made a habit on our adventures to ask the local yokels where the nearest swimming hole is. On one trip to the Cumberland Gap, we camped in Kentucky and took a quick drive over the state line to Virginia and stopped for gas. I asked some women paying at the counter if there was a local swimming hole where I could take the kids swimming. They answered that they were “headed to the river” and we were welcome to follow them. So, we followed them, miles and miles south along an old nearly unmarked highway until we had circled back down across the Tennessee state line down to the Powell River. We swam in the river there and found huge fresh water clams to the tune of a full moon. It was a memory made. So, come hell or high water, I was going to find a swimming hole in Indiana to throw the kids in. Alfred’s test of the fourwheeler proved successful, and we loaded it up. He told me he liked me because I “give good presents.” I asked the sellers about a local swimming hole. They told us, “about four miles that-a-way” we’d turn left at the three-way and right at the four-way and there was a cute little town (literally just a handful of congregated riverfront houses) and a boat ramp down that was on the Ohio River. We made it there. The whole family jumped in. Our feet found the smooshy wet clay relaxing as our toes sunk in. We collected some pretty river rocks and shells. The water was cooling, but not cold. The sun was yawning, nearly ready to be put to bed. Boaters and kayakers, skiers and fishermen were all enjoying the hot afternoon on the Ohio River. We just enjoyed the moment. The wind picked up, and I smelled rain. Sure enough, we watched a front of
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Lions annual golf tournament winners announced
First place, first flight is Tim Stephens, Johns Stephens, Ricky Walker and Phillip Wilson.
Second flight second placers in the Monterey Lions Club Golf Tournament are Dusty Ragland, Jared Underwood, Brian Buck and Tyler S.
Ray Lee Jr., Aaron Peters, Michael Peters and Kyle Bradley place second in the first flight.
Johnny Russell, Lanny Voyles, Rudy Raines and Larry Beaty take third place in the first flight.
Lion Mike Callahan is pictured with Longest Putt winner, David Willis.
Longest Drive and Closest to Pin winner, Josh Stephens, is pictured with Lion Mike Callahan.
Lions Club grateful for community participation The Monterey Lions Club held its 24th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 27, at Cumberland Cove’s Mountain Ridge Golf Course in Monterey. With the COVID-19 precautions, the club was concerned about being able to hold their annual tournament which is their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Thankfully, the club was thrilled at the amount of golfers who came to support the Lions’ club mission and participate in the tournament. Winners of the Monterey Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament 1st Flight: 1st Place - Tim Stephens, Johns Stephens, Ricky Walker and Phillip Wilson.
2nd Place - Ray Lee Jr., Aaron Peters, Michael Peters and Kyle Bradley. 3rd Place - Johnny Russell, Lanny Voyles, Rudy Raines and Larry Beaty. Winners of the Monterey Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament 2nd Flight: 2nd Place - Dusty Ragland, Jared Underwood, Brian Buck and Tyler S.
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Teen Miss 13-15 years 3:30 p.m. Miss Standing Stone 16-21 (Married or single) 4:15 p.m. Please be patient as organizers continue to hold the pageant to reflect the integrity of the title and protect all those partici-
pating. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. For questions or for an entry form, visit the Miss Standing Stone Pageant Facebook page or contact Katelyn Hicks at katelyn.j.hicks@gmail. com.
Lunch Break 12:15-1 p.m. Little Miss 5-6 years 1:15 p.m. Young Miss 7-9 years 2 p.m. Jr. Miss 10-12 years 2:45 p.m.
Longest Putt winner was David Wills. Longest Drive and Closest to Pin winner was Josh Stephens. Congratulations, golf-
ers! Monterey Lions Club thanks you for your support! The money raised will go towards the Monterey Lions Club mission to pro-
vide eye services, such as glasses and exams for those who cannot afford them, as well as their eye testing program for area children.
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• RIVER • Continued from 4A storm clouds roll in right along the river. We gathered up. It was about time to get headed back to meet our friend for dinner just outside of Louisville. The sheets of rain began to spill over the Ohio. We watched in amazement at the wall of water moving over the river. As we were leaving, the sun competed with the clouds, showing out just a bit before she went to sleep, and formed a double rainbow over the river. At the end of the rainbow, there was no pot of gold but there was a gaggle of geese. I wondered if they were aware that they were at the end of the rainbow. We outran the storm twice coming back into Kentucky. The wind was horrible, and the trees bent in submission to it. We outran it the first time heading west but stopped to buy shoes for my daughters who’d used theirs as river shoes. The storm caught up to us. We outran it again when we turned south but it
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Sweet dreams are made of these. The kids fall alseep with thoughts of adventures during a long drive make a “just because” trip all the more memorable. rolled over us as it headed southeast. By the time we’d had dinner with our friend the storm was slow, deliberate and barreling us over. It was hovering like a bad omen and intended to chase us all the way back to Tennessee. And it did. When I told my oldest daughter about our escapade, she said my story couldn’t be more “Southern.” She asked, “Did you beat the devil at banjo, too?”
Maybe “just because” isn’t a good reason. Maybe “just because” doesn’t justify the means expended to go. But, then again, maybe “just because” is just enough. In a world of uncertainty, “just because” doesn’t have to be a reason. It is beyond reason. “Just because” makes it easier not to give fear to uncertainty when you’re already riding by the seat of your pants. So, I seek to make my memories mean more than my mileage – just because.
A storm front looms over the Ohio River. With the Ohio River as our backdrop, we take a pre-jump-in photo for the books before we cool down on the smoldering July afternoon. Siri, what’s the weather in Indiana? Partly sunny, partly stormy, partly double rainbow-y.
Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally set for Sept. 12 The Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally has modified this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead of the usual three-day event, the rally will only be one day with no evening programs and no meals will be offered. We are planning to return to our regular schedule in 2021. One of the prior scheduled evening speakers, Jerry Greer has agreed to provide his program, Forest for the Trees online. It will be available at https:// www.friendsofroanmtn. org/ starting on Sept. 11. Field Trip participants will meet in the field adjacent to the cabins in Roan Mountain State Park for all trips. This year all trips are free and there is no printed brochure. The Trip options listed below can also be viewed on the Friends of Roan Mountain Website. Please consider supporting this and all of our rallies by joining the Friends of Roan Mountain or by donating. Due to Covid-19, extra measures are being taken. Our first priority is to keep everyone safe. To meet recommended State of Tennessee and Roan Mountain State Park guidelines for safe COVID-19 protection for organizers, trip leaders and rally participants, the following measures will be taken:
• TRAIL • Continued from 1A Project Diabetes is a state-funded initiative administered by Tennessee Department of Health. Tennessee’s rate of type-2 diabetes exceeds the national average and the
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1. Everyone will be required to maintain a safe distance of least 6 feet. 2. Everyone will be required to bring a mask and wear it where appropriate. 3. Hand sanitizers will be available. 4. Trip group size will be limited to 9 participants and 1 leader. 5. Pre-registration for all events to be attended at www.friendsofroanmtn. org. Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally events 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Photography - Jerry Greer (9 participants maximum) Bring your camera to join
2017 figures show that in the last five years the obesity rate has increased by 19%. Tennessee performed among the worst in the country on many of the measures, obesity and diabetes. The problem that this project addresses is devel-
Rufous Sided Towhee award-winning Jerry Greer to photograph the sunrise on top of Roan Mountain. 8:30 a.m. Birding at Hampton Creek Cove Phillip Hylen (9 participants maximum) Join Roan Mountain State Park Ranger Philip Hylen viewing birds at Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area, designated an “Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society. (Binoculars are recommended.) 8:30 a.m. Birding up to Carver’s Gap - Roy Knispel (9 participants maximum) Join Roy viewing birds
oping and implementing strategies to improve the above highlighted health factors and improving those that relate directly to access to places for physical activity, healthy food and land use.
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from Roan Mountain State Park to Carver’s Gap. (Binoculars are recommended.) 8:30 a.m. Mushrooms of Roan Mountain - Ken Crouse & Cindy Fowler (9 participants maximum) On this trip you will have the unique opportunity of searching for and identifying mushrooms on Roan Mountain with knowledgeable guides. 8:30 a.m. Useful Plants
- Marty Silver (9 participants maximum) Enjoy a ramble through a vegetation-rich corner of Hampton Creek Cove, as we share fascinating facts about plants useful to humans and to wildlife. 10:30 Mosses and Liverworts of the Roan - Jim Goldsmith (9 participants maximum) Join Jim exploring the mosses and liverworts on the Roan. 10:30 a.m. Nature Hike in Shell Hollow - Lisa Huff (9 participants maximum) Join Tennessee State Naturalist Lisa Huff on a Nature Hike in Shell Hollow. 10:30 a.m. Birding by Ear - Larry McDaniel (9 par-
ticipants maximum) Learning bird songs and calls is an indispensable skill for birding. 10:30 a.m. Mammals of Roan Mountain - Cade Campbell (9 participants maximum) Join Cade in searching mammals on Roan Mountain. 1 p.m. Beginning Nature Photography - Ranger Monica Johnson (9 participants manximum) Bring your camera & join Roan Mountain State Park Ranger Monica to learn about nature photography. 1 p.m. Identifying Plants
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It’s August, and typically this time of year I base my column on fall’s television lineup. That is going to be difficult this year because, as with almost everything, 2020’s pandemic is affecting television as well. Obviously the virus has caused delays in production and scheduling issues, so I would imagine premiere dates are tentative at best. Fortunately, we live in a time where we have a lot of options when it comes to movies and television. With so many theaters being closed right now, film companies are now allowing people to watch new releases from home. This is certainly an option if you can’t find anything else to watch and want early access to a particular movie with the added convenience of staying at home. Unfortunately, many of these movies are only available to rent, not to buy, and they will set you back about $20. Streaming services like Prime, Hulu and Netflix consistently bring in new content, though it is unclear how the virus will affect their production long-term. In addition, new streaming services are popping up all of the time. We now have the additions of HBO Max, Apple TV+, Disney +, and NBC’s Peacock. Peacock launched nationwide last month and thus far it is the only new streaming service I have looked into. Peacock is comparable in price to Netflix and Hulu. For $5 a month Peacock gives you access to their full library of movies and television shows, but you will have to watch with ads. For
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an additional $5 a month, you will get that same access without the ads. Peacock is a bit unique in that it also has a free option. This option only allows you limited access to Peacock’s library, and it probably goes without saying that you will have to watch ads while streaming their content using the free plan. Like other streaming services, Peacock also offers original programming, though there doesn’t seem to be much to choose from yet. Peacock offers a free 7-day trial to check out their service, which is what I recommend, at least until you know if you’re going to want to pay out a monthly fee. Just don’t forget to cancel before the 7 days are up or you’ll be automatically charged. So far, I have only watched one original show on Peacock, David Schwimmer’s “Intelligence.” This is a British comedy series about a NSA agent who goes to work with a cyber security agency in the UK. While Schwimmer does an excellent job shedding his famous “Friends”role as Ross, “Intelligence” isn’t all that funny. Most of the jokes are forced and the characters come across more like caricatures instead of actual
people. This is particularly true of the supporting cast. Fortunately, Peacock seems to have more original content on the way. That roster includes a reboot of “Saved by the Bell,” which doesn’t seem like it will be worth watching, but I am intrigued by their “Punky Brewster” reboot starring the original Punky, Soleil Moon Frye, and Freddie Prinze, Jr. Both of these shows are due out sometime this year, though an actual premiere date hasn’t been announced. As we head into the last part of what has and continues to be a very strange year for all of us, I predict this will also be a year that we look back on as the point when the way we watched movies and television was forever changed. At some point everything will be streamed. This is fine for some things, but I would hate to see movie theaters become a thing of the past. I think we all have a deeper appreciation for going to the movies after spending so much time at home this year. For more information on Peacock go to peacocktv. com • • • 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.
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Deer browsing mile hike where you’ll see evidence of volcanism, earthquakes, and prehistoric ecosystems long gone! 3 p.m. Pollinator Wildflowers - Ranger Phillip Hylen (9 participants maximum) Join Roan Mountain State
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• MOUNTAIN • Continued from 6A in the Aster/Sunflower Family - Frosty Levy (15 participants maximum) In this online Zoom event, participants will learn how to Identify, appreciate, and understand the pollinator importance of the diversity of the Aster/Sunflower Family. Prepare by having 3-5 flower specimens and any kind of hand lens/magnifier, and a small knife or safety razor. 1 p.m. Wildlife Tracking - Ranger Marty Silver (9 participants maximum) Every wild creature leaves hints and signs of its daily behavior. Take a walk in the park as we learn to read tracks, dens, scats, and other clues to our wild neighbors. 1 p.m. Mushrooms of Roan Mountain - Ken Crouse & Cindy Fowler (9 participants maximum) On this trip you will have the unique opportunity of searching for and identifying mushrooms on Roan Mountain with knowledgeable guides. 3 p.m. Salamanders - Tyler Wicks (9 participants maximum) Join ETSU graduate student Tyler Wicks to explore the hidden world of salamanders on the Roan. 3 p.m. Butterflies and Other Insects - Larry McDaniel (9 participants maximum) Join Larry on this trip in Roan Mountain State Park to view butterflies and other insects. (Binoculars are recommended) 3 a.m. Geologic Hike to Raven Rock - Jeremy Stout (9 participants maximum) Jeremy Stout will lead a moderately strenuous 2+
Park Ranger Phillip Hylen on this wildflower trip to Hampton Creek Cove. For additional information please contact rally director Gary Barrigar at 423-292-1298 or email: barr1989@charter.net.
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: LABOR DAY ACROSS 1. Delivery org. 5. *U.N. workers’ grp. 8. Pressure unit 11. Prune, previously 12. Congregation’s echo 13. Lusitania’s destroyer 15. Samoan money 16. Enthusiastic review 17. Police informers 18. *More than 40 hours 20. First Nation nation 21. Not these 22. Paper or plastic? 23. Lads’ girlfriends 26. Meal 29. Morsel 30. *Labor Day, always 33. International Civil Aviation Org. 35. She turned to stone, Greek mythology 37. Quaker grain 38. Same as gnarls 39. Toothy wheel 40. Capital of Canada 42. Homer Simpson exclamation 43. Russia’s plain
45. Zoroastrian archives 47. Simon & Garfunkel member 48. Sheik’s bevy 50. Goes with sushi 52. *Part of labor force 56. Jewish folklore creature 57. European sea eagle 58. Millimeter of mercury 59. Impolite dinner sound 60. “Dark” movie 61. Armor chest plate 62. Cupid’s action 63. Type of evidence 64. “By ____ of” or “by means of” DOWN 1. “____ ____ no good” 2. Bohemian, e.g. 3. Whimper 4. “That ____!” and hurts 5. Mosque officials 6. Don McLean: “Drove my chevy to the ____” 7. Comes before first Mississippi 8. Minute opening 9. “For Pete’s ____!” 10. Belonging to it 12. Not aria nor recitative 13. Open a beer bottle 14. *Union responsibility 19. *Labor Day is this
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puzzle’s ____ 22. Beyoncé, a.k.a. Queen ____ 23. *Like Labor Day weekend 24. Ovine sign of the zodiac 25. Type of weasel 26. “Pro” follower 27. Oodles 28. Fortune-teller’s card 31. Sol, or la, or ti 32. Digital audiotape, acr. 34. *Health and safety org. 36. *Strike____ 38. Courtroom silencer 40. Choose 41. One who bends out of shape 44. Groom one’s feathers 46. Used an emoji, technically 48. Long-necked wader 49. Embryo sacs 50. One-pilot flight, pl. 51. Reunion attendee 53. Jellystone Park denizen 54. Joanie of “Happy Days” 55. At a previous time, archaic 56. Geological Society of America 57. *Unofficial ____ of summer
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For the eastern Upper Cumberland Region, August means so many things; dog days of summer, school supplies and the world’s longest yard sale. The 127 Yard Sale is set for Aug. 6-9 and spans nearly 700 miles across six states from Alabama to Michigan. Held annually, the 127 Yard Sale brings vendors from near and far to settle their booth along Highway 127. Often, vendors will set up the weekend before and sell the whole week. There are two types of people in Cumberland, Fentress, Pickett, and Bledsoe counties, those who love the 127 Yard Sale and those who don’t. I happen to love it. I love other people’s junk. To me, the 127 Yard Sale is the habitual junker’s holy land of antiques and uniques. For collectors, pickers, pack rats, junk pots and hoarders, the 127 Yard Sale is an opportunity to gather up more stuff or offload some. Some vendors collect all year just to sell their wares at the 127 Yard Sale. Shoppers hold their breath until it finally gets here, anxious to see what they can find. One thing is for certain, the 127 Yard Sale is a culture all its own. The culture was conjured by the
The kids always look forward to finding neat items at the 127 Yard Sale to add to their collections. The sale is going on now through Sunday, Aug. 9. passing down of the art of the bargain and the stories about all those things from a by-gone age. I’m a part of that culture as carefully cultivated by my Nana. It’s almost genetic. My junking habit began at a tender young age and I began collecting old hankies, gloves and cups and saucers. I loved going to yard sales and flea markets with Nana. She was the queen of junking on a dime- literally, a dime. She filled a house with glassware that she’d actually bought for a dime. She always carried singles, quarters and dimes in her purse in case she happened upon a yard sale. She taught me that you should never bring big bills to a haggle. Nana was not only a sucker for glassware, but for linens, planters, metal trays, picnic baskets, dish-
es, records, books, vases, old framed pictures. Funnily enough, especially for someone who didn’t smoke, she had a ton of ashtrays. If there were no yard sales to go to, we went to Lilly’s Bargain Barn. Lilly was a local lady who had a barn full of estate sale buys. We’d also go to the Crossville flea market. She would tell me about the antiques, what they were used for and any personal anecdotes she had to go with them. Whenever something reminded her of a childhood memory or something relevant to her, she’d buy it. She had more stuff than anyone I ever knew, but she enjoyed the hunt and so did I. My children and I make a challenge game out of the 127 Yard Sale every year. I give the kids an allowance to buy what they like, see what a bargain they can get
and work with a budget. Then we decide who got the most unique item, who got the biggest item for the least amount of money, who saved the most and who got the most for their money. They learn to haggle, bargain, and to take “no” for an answer. They learn money management and budgeting. They also learn about the times. They learn what I learned when I was a kid with my Nana, what the old timers used to do, the tools they worked with, the history, the trends, the culture and practices of way back when. The 127 Yard Sale is like an interactive history museum where the exhibits are for sale and you can buy them and take them home. We meet people from all over, interesting characters each with a story to tell. A haven for crafters, refurbishers and repurposers, the 127 Yard Sale is a Mecca for items to collect for new projects. Some vendors play their own version of “Flea Market Flip” and bring items they have already rehabilitated and repurposed to sell. From furniture to trinkets, antiques to vintage, the 127 Yard Sale is the place where surviving items of the days of old go to start a new chapter with new people. They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So map your course, stay your heading and sail toward the treasure trove of the 127 Yard Sale. “X” marks the spot!
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