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Volume 6 Issue 1
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
JANUARY 7, 2020
Pet tethering ordinance closer to adoption By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
The proposed ordinance against pet owners perpetually chaining their pets, namely dogs, passed its first of three readings at the Jan. 6 Monterey Board meeting. The ordinance was proposed by Vice-mayor Starlett Wessels at the December meeting. The ordinance as written restricts dogs or puppies from being restrained by a tether, be it stationary or trolley or pulley systems, for longer than 12 hours at a time. Puppies under
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Law Committee Chair Alderman Alex Garcia and ordinance proposer Vice-mayor Starlett Wessels listen intenly upon the discussion. six-months-old are not to be tethered. The ordi-
nance also defines acceptable heights and support
widths. Choke and pinch collars are prohibited. The ordinance recalls previous pet ownership ordinances in which pets must have adequate housing to protect from the elements, food and water. Alderman JJ Reels challenged the ordinance stating that there were already animal welfare ordinances on the books protecting animals from neglect. Alderman Nathan Walker expressed that the ordinance did not outline specific consequences for offenses, but the ordinance could spawn a “nosey neighbor” issue.
“Punishments provide validation for the people to follow the law,” said Walker. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said they would be exercising common sense to enforce the ordinance, but that it gave officers “teeth” to be able to patrol and conduct welfare checks on animals that are reportedly neglected or observed by officers to be. “We’re not going to sit and watch it for 12 hours, but what we would do is we will be able to keep an eye on it, do routine patrols and use common sense to see if somebody in some
point in time is releasing the dog, walking with it or taking care of it,” said Randolph. “I think we can all be reasonable enough to know because it’s easy to determine which dogs are and which dogs aren’t [being taken care of].” A motion to amend the existing ordinances to include the new ordinance restrictions and to be assigned the consequences, citations and fines as the preceding animal welfare ordinances was passed. After a roll call vote, Reels cast the only no
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VFW presents Patriot’s Pen contest winners By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher Monterey VFW Post 6277 hosted a dinner on Dec. 5 in honor of the 2019-’20 Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners the organization holds for middle school students in 6-8 grades. The theme of the 2019’20 decided upon by the national VFW organization was “What Makes America Great.” After a hearty dinner, the award presentations began. “Patriot’s Pen is all about the junior high and grade schools,” Post 6277 Commander Jim McCracken said. “Students can win up to $5,000. When you get to high school, don’t stop writing essays. They have what is known as Voice of Democracy [essay con-
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VFW Post 6277 Commander Jim McCracken presents Patriot’s Pen awards to first place winner Brooklyn Smith and third place Anthony Vaughn. Not pictured is second place winner Anna Cooper. test].”
At the post level, first
place winners win $100
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before moving up to dis-
trict level, then state level and nationals. “Awesome. Awesome. Awesome,” McCracken encouraged. “So, write. Write. Write.” McCracken said that for about the last four years, Post 6277 had no entries for Voice of Democracy. He also noted that the high school civics instructor was going to make the VFW essay contests part of his yearly curriculum. McCracken presented the awards. In third place, Wilson Elementary student Anthony Vaughn won a cash prize of $50. Second place winner Ann Cooper was unable to attend the awards dinner but received a cash prize of $75. The 2019-’20 VFW Pa-
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Here comes Santa Claus
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Pictured are Monterey Garden Club member Lynn Connor, “I Care” Award recipients Peggy and Marace Matheny and Garden Club President Deborah Wolfe. Wolfe presents the award to the Matheneys for their outstanding outdoor and indoor Christmas decorations. They had over 20 Christmas trees in their house, a separate snowman room and even Santa Clause in a bubble bath in their home. It was an incredible display and well-deserving of the Monterey Garden Club “I Care” Award.
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Santa Claus comes down Santa Claus Lane, bringing joy unsurpassed to the children of the community.
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Monterey Lions to hold Turkey Shoots
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Sandwich Board 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
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. 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.
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.
Winner, winner, turkey dinner! The Monterey Lions Club is holding their annual Turkey Shoots every other Saturday, November through February. Weather permitting, the Turkey Shoots will be at 10 a.m. on Jan. 11, Jan. 25, and Feb. 8. The shoots will be held on Hwy. 70N, west of Monterey Exit 300. For more information, call 931-267-2647. Come join the Monterey Lions Club for a good time, win nice cuts of meat and eat more turkey! 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.
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 signin 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!
Free food giveaway
Standing Stone Church of Christ will be hosting a free food giveaway of perishable and nonperishable food items at the church building at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Standing Stone Church of Christ is located at 385 Elmore Rd. in Monterey by the Monterey Volunteer Fire Station.
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.
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.
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) 252-7676.
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Be an ombudsman
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. Ongoing training and support are provided. This could be the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity you may ever have. For more information, please call Kim Fowler at (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.
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MPD to host hand gun permit class Monterey Police Department will have a state certified handgun carry permit class on Jan. 11 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Monterey Police Department, 711 E. Commercial Ave. in Monterey. The class meets the requirements to fulfill the mandatory 8-hour course.
All applicants will have to submit an online application at the following web address http://dl.safety. tn.gov//#1. After filling out the required information, please print off your confirmation number and bring it with you at the time of class. The cost of the class is $50 per person and must be paid
prior to attending the class. This can be paid at the police department during the hours listed below. Please wear appropriate attire. No T-shirts with obscene language or pictures will be allowed. If you do, you will be asked to leave. The following are required items to bring to
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class: printed confirmation number, proof of payment, weapon (which will be inspected prior to qualifying) and 50 rounds of ammunition. For more information please contact 931-8392323 on Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Lions awarded VECustomer Share Grant
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Sharron Parrott presents Monterey Lions Club President Mike Callahan with a check for $1,250 from VECustomer Share Grant at Lions Club annual Christmas dinner Dec. 12.
‘I Care’ Award winning displays
Photos submitted Pictured, left, is just one of over 20 Christmas trees in Peggy Matheny’s home.
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Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph plans to enforce the ordinance with common sense. vote. In new business, Wessels also brought up the enforcement of the leash law to manage the dogs that are not restrained at all and allowed to run loose. The Board’s consensus was because Monterey does not have an animal
control officer; MPD officers enforce the animal control laws. Randolph stated his officers catch pets, attempt to contact owners and issue citations. If there is no response from pet owners, the dogs are taken to Putnam County Animal Shelter.
Peggy and Marace Matheney display Santa in a bubble bath, right, because even Santa Clause needs to unwind.
• PEN Continued from 1A triot’s Pen firstplace winner was Monterey Junior High School student Brooklyn Smith. Smith was awarded $100. Each winner was not only presented with their first, second and third place prize money awards from the post, but also first, second and third place pins, certificates, and an additional prize check from an anonymous donor. “That’s going to make you smile,” Photo by Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler/Scribe McCracken said. Patriot’s Pen essay contest first place winner Brooklyn As the first-place Smith graces her audience with her well-written essay at winner, Smith was the VFW awards presentation dinner on Dec. 5 asked to read her ry’s famous quote, “Give “You did great,” Mc“What Makes Amerme liberty, or give me Cracken said to Smith. ica Great” essay, which death.” “Thank you so much and encompassed Patrick Hen-
keep writing.” Each year more than 111,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $900,000 in state and national awards. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first-place
winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300 to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW
Commander-in-Chief. “These kids are awesome,” McCracken said. VFW Voice of Democracy (high school 9-12 grade) and Patriot’s Pen (middle school 6-8 grade) the 2020-’21 essay contests will be due in October. For theme announcement, rules and requirements, visit www.vfw.org.
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Overton County 4-H holds public speaking contest Overton County 4-H held its Annual Public Speaking Contest at Vol State Community College Dec. 18. This contest would not be possible without the generous donation from the Rotary Club of Livingston. Overton County Extension Office would like to extend many thanks to the Overton County Board of Education and all schools in Overton County for allowing 4-H to be an active part of their educational objectives. Over 80 4-H members in 4-12th grade were invited to participate. County winners in first and second place will move on to the Area 2 competition set for Jan. 23.
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In 4th grade, first place Willow Wright, AHRES; second place, Kadence ParsonsJohnson, RES; third place, Natalie Phillips, WES; fourth place, Alyssa Moore, AES; and fifth place, Kealee Gilbert, AHRES.
In the high school competition, first place Madison Bowman, 11th grade home school and first place Michaela Bianco, 10th grade Livingston Academy.
In 5th grade, first place Jackson Clouse, AES; second place, Alora Huddleston, RES; third place, Jenna Auberson, RES; fourth place, Abbigale Huckeby, HES; and fifth place, Cale Johnson, LMS. In 6th grade, first place Tatum Pendergrass, RES; second place Emma Claire Poston, RES; third place Emma Rhea Poston, RES; fourth place Julie Thompson, AES; and fifth place Tara Hinds, RES.
In 7th grade, first place Colton Robbins, RES; second place Abby Garrett, HES; third place Leah Cross, HES; fourth place Peyton Reagan, LMS; and fifth place Haleigh Conner, LMS.
In 8th grade, fourth place Eliza Hammock, LMS; first place Addison Huddleston, RES; second place Savana Smith, HES; fifth place Carson White, LMS; and third place Beau McFarland, RES.
TWRA winter trout stocking continues Deer incinerator to NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s winter trout stocking program resumes at selected locations as the New Year begins and will continue through the middle portion of March. The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. These fisheries also provide a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers to fishing. The trout will average about 10 inches in length. The daily creel limit is seven, but there is no size limit. Anglers are reminded that a trout license is needed in addition to the fishing license. Please note that the dates and locations are subject to change. Updates can be found on TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org in the fishing section and the 2019-20 Winter Trout Stocking icon. For areas not listed in this program, see the 2019-20 stocking schedule and tailwater schedule on the website. January 2020 2 Lake Junior, Chattanooga
2 Athens City Park Pond, Athens 8 Oneida City Park, Oneida 9 Lake Graham, Jackson 14 Bolivar Park, Bolivar 14 Cameron Brown Lake, Germantown 14 Edmund-Orgill Park, Millington 14 Johnson Park Lake, Collierville 14 Shelby Farms, Memphis 15 McKenzie City Park, McKenzie 15 Milan City Pond, Milan 15 Beech Lake, Lexington 15 Union City Reelfoot Packing Site, Union City 15 Paris City Park, Paris 15 Martin City Park, Martin 16 Davies Plantation, Bartlett 16 Yale Road Park, Bartlett 16 Valentine Park, Munford 16 Big Rock Greenway, Lewisburg 17 Woodland Park Pond, Columbia 17 Nice Mill, Smyrna 21 Cowan City Park, Cowan 22 Cane Creek Park, Cookeville 23 Shelby Bottoms Park, Nashville 23 Fountain City Lake,
Knoxville 23 Pistol Creek/Greenbelt Lake, Maryville 24 McCutcheon Creek, Spring Hill 24 River (Eastern Flank Battle Park), Franklin 29 Sulphur Fork Creek, Springfield 30 Lafayette City Park, Lafayette 30 West Fork Stones River (Manson Pike Trailhead), Murfreesboro 31J. Percy Priest Tailwater, Nashville February 2019 5 Lake Junior, Chattanooga 5 Athens City Park Pond, Athens 6 Billy Dunlop Park, Clarksville 6 Stonebridge Park, Fayetteville 7 Nice Mill, Smyrna 13 L.L. Burns Park, Kingston Springs 13 J.D. Buckner Park, Dickson 13 Pickett Lake at Pickett State Park, Jamestown 13 City Lake, Knoxville 13 Pistol Creek/Greenbelt Lake, Maryville 14 Marrowbone Lake, Joelton 19 Cumberland Mountain
State Park, Crossville 19 Meadow Creek Lake, Monterey 20 Cowan City Park, Cowan 21 McCutcheon Creek, Spring Hill 21 Harpeth River Access (Eastern Flank Battle Park), Franklin 25 George Hole-Fall Creek Falls SP, Spencer 27 Rock Greenway, Lewisburg 27 Sulphur Fork Creek, Springfield 28 J. Percy Priest Tailwater, Nashville 28 West Fork Stones River (Manson Pike Trailhead), Murfreesboro March 2019 6 Nice Mill, Smyrna 6 Woodland Park Pond, Columbia 12 Shelby Bottoms Park, Nashville 12 Cowan City Park, Cowan 13 McCutcheon Creek, Spring Hill 13 Harpeth River (Eastern Flank Battle Park), Franklin 20 Billy Dunlop Park, Clarksville
be in Fayette County NASHVILLE– An incinerator to address deer carcass disposal in Unit CWD will be constructed in Fayette County. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) approved a $1 million budget expansion for the project at its December meeting. The incinerator will be constructed at the Fayette County Landfill and will be maintained and operated by Fayette County. “CWD poses many challenges including safe disposal of deer carcasses. As a response to concerns from citizens regarding the burial of carcasses, the TWFC has fully funded the purchase of a large incinerator that will be operational by next hunting season” said Dr. Hank Wright, commissioner of TFWC District 9. “We are working to put the best science available to use while serving not only the hunting public but all citizens living in southwest Tennessee.” The large-scale incin-
erator will be available to processors and hunters to dispose of deer from the CWD-positive and highrisk counties of southwest Tennessee. The incinerator will get above 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature necessary to kill the disease. “When it comes to inactivating and denaturing prions and making them unavailable to infect additional animals, wildlife managers have very limited options,” said Dr. Dan Grove, UT Extension Assistant Professor and Wildlife Veterinarian. “Having a large scale incinerator available in Unit CWD will help provide a needed outlet for many of the potentially infectious waste materials generated from deer and CWD management activities in southwest Tennessee.” Since detecting CWD first in December of 2018, the Tennessee Wildlife
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How to budget well in the New Year
The ball drops. The lights flash. The fireworks explode. “Auld Lang Syne” plays. When all those things happen at once, it can only mean one thing: a new year! We all love a good New Year’s celebration, but with it comes the reminder of goals, responsibilities, and resolutions for the upcoming year. And if you’re like most people, somewhere in the middle of all your resolutions is money—as in, the desire to manage it better. If any of your resolutions for 2020 involve money, then your success will start with a budget. I know, the dreaded “B” word. Sure, creating a budget doesn’t really sound like much fun. But doesn’t it sound better than feeling stressed because you’re living paycheck to paycheck? How much better would it be to know that all your bills are paid, and you’re working toward becoming debt-free or saving to pay cash for your summer vacation? That’s what you
By Rachel Cruze can do when you make a plan for your money! You’ll give up on your resolution much more quickly without a plan. How do you start? First, figure out how much money you have to work with for the upcoming month—before the beginning of each month. This includes your income, your spouse’s income, and any extra income you may have. Give every dollar a name. Spend every dollar, on purpose, on paper, before the month begins. This is called a zero-based budget, and it works. Basically, when you’re planning for the month ahead, you should be able to subtract
Dave Says How to make goals and resolutions become reality Dear Dave, My wife and I have our budget ready for next month, and we’ll be following your plan in 2020 to pay off debt and get our finances in order. Do you have any tips for setting and sticking to goals in general? Rick Dear Rick, That’s a fantastic goal. Living on a monthly budget, and telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went, is an important step toward gaining control of your finances. Combine that with getting out of debt, and you’ll be in charge of your most powerful wealth-building tool—your income. If you’re following my plan, you already have goals in front of you where your money is concerned. For most Americans, though, a new year means nothing more than new resolutions without real plans. Don’t get me wrong. It’s good to make resolutions and set goals, but you can’t stop there. You have to formulate a plan that turns your dreams into bite-sized pieces of progress that will gradually create a big event
Dave Ramsey in your life. If you want to achieve your goals, then keep these next things in mind. When setting goals, be very specific in what you want to achieve. Include steps that will help you get there, too. Being vague will only cause you to feel directionless and overwhelmed. Most people give up when these feelings arise. Make your goals measurable. If you want to lose weight, don’t simply write down “lose weight” as a goal. Exactly how much weight do you want to lose? What will it take in terms of exercise and dietary changes to make it happen? Are your goals your goals? Only you can realistically set your own goals. If your spouse, co-worker, or friend sets a goal for you, chances are you’re not going to achieve it. Taking ownership will give you
your expenses (outgo) from your income to equal zero. When you’re done writing the budget, you shouldn’t have anything leftover. My favorite way to manage my budget is the free app EveryDollar. It helps my husband and I stay on track. A good plan lives and changes as your life changes. You’ll need to review your budget each month throughout the year to make adjustments. If you find you’ve budgeted too little or too much in an area, then adjust. If you’ve been living without a budget, it will probably take a few months to get the hang of it, and that’s okay. But soon you should have a budget you can rely on. A budget doesn’t limit your freedom, it gives you the freedom to spend. It’s about knowing where your cash is going, instead of wondering where it went. Just imagine how great it would feel to be in charge of your finances in 2020. It sounds like a happy
more opportunities to meet your goal. Also, set time limits for your goals. Putting a time frame in place will help you set realistic goals. If you want to save a certain amount of money for a particular event, break it down and determine how much cash you need to put into your savings account each month leading up to that event. And finally, put your goals and resolutions in writing. Putting them in writing will make you more likely to achieve them. Write down your goals, and review them often. This will give you the motivation to make them a reality. I believe this is the process for success, Rick. Successful people reassess their lives regularly and start living intentionally, in writing, and on purpose. Happy New Year! —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 Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
new year to me! • • • About Rachel Cruze As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show, and The Rachel Cruze Show podcast, Ra-
chel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three bestselling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote
with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at rachelcruze. com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/ rachelramseycruze.
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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Santa is a pushover when it comes to the wee ones and little Logan Stockton is no exception.
Marli Key, left, brings a card to the Depot she wrote just for Santa. Chloe Draughn, right, loves watching the model train circle the track as she patiently awaits the arrival of Santa at the Monterey Depot Museum.
Caleb Wilson has the look of Christmas on his sweet face as he wears his biggest Christmas smile to see Santa.
New big sisters Taylyn and Kenley Beaty bring their new baby brother, Ridge, to see Santa for the first time at the Monterey Depot Museum after the Christmas parade Dec. 7.
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New sheriff in town As we put away the Christmas decorations and head into the rest of winter, it can be tempting to stay home, curl up, and watch television until spring arrives. Unfortunately, if that is your plan I have bad news because the entertainment landscape appears to be as bleak as the weather for the foreseeable future. Of course, there is always something to bingewatch on various streaming platforms, but if you’re all caught up or just prefer watching network television, there isn’t much from which to choose. A few new shows premiered at the end of December, but since it’s still a little early for the midseason replacements you’re not likely to find much worth watching. I thought Fox might be onto something with their new show “Deputy.” The trailer has been airing in heavy rotation for at least a month and it looked interesting; however, it didn’t take long for me to realize that it probably shouldn’t have seen the light of day. The show is heavy on politics in ways that are both obvious and subtle, so if you’re looking for some sort of escape from global issues, you won’t find it on this show. The first 10 minutes of “Deputy” are particularly unwatchable. With its bad acting and forced reference to the film “Tombstone,” the main character Deputy Hollister comes across looking like a caricature. “Deputy” focuses on the
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. When the show opens, Deputy Bill Hollister (Stephen Dorff) is being brought under review for, among other things, refusing to cooperate with ICE. He is what you might call a rogue cop who plays by his own rules. In a twist of fate, Hollister is sworn in as a temporary sheriff when the current sheriff suddenly dies. As you can imagine, some people are unhappy with the way Hollister runs his department because he doesn’t exactly stick to the status quo. “Deputy” improves in quality as the show goes on, but many of the plot points remain unbelievable. For instance, during a raid in which the sheriff’s department is trying to rescue a child from a cartel, one of the detectives shoots and kills a man who has kids of his own. In the aftermath, Hollister pulls strings that will allow the detective to foster the man’s kids. More ridiculous than heartwarming, this particular plot twist results in one of the kids threatening to kill his new
foster dad to avenge his father’s death. I can’t imagine a situation like this ever working out well in real life, but I’m sure, on this show at least, it will. “Deputy” is a contrived drama series that would not survive if it were airing on any other network, but it is not unlike a lot of the shows on Fox. For better or worse their shows just seem to have a different tone than many others. Anyone who has ever watched “The Masked Singer” knows that. I think they just cater to a different audience than the other three major networks, and that is okay. If streaming platforms like Netflix have proven anything it’s that there is plenty of room for variety; however, if you want my advice, I would skip the television this winter and curl up with a good book instead. “Deputy” airs on Fox Thursday nights at 9|8c. You can watch the first episode now at https://www. fox.com/deputy. • • • 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 paulassoapbox.blogspot.com and paulatudor.com.
WCTE is now live on YouTube TV WCTE announced that it is now streaming live on YouTube TV. Dedicated live channels for WCTE and PBS KIDS, as well as ondemand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers, expanding PBS’s digital footprint and offering viewers additional ways to stream PBS content. “Every year, more and more households are seeking alternative ways to view their favorite PBS programs,” said PBS Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Ira Rubenstein. “PBS is committed to making trusted content available to all households across as many platforms as possible. We are pleased that YouTube TV recognizes public television’s unique structure and worked with us to provide our viewers with more ways to watch the programs that they love through their local PBS station.” YouTube TV represents WCTE’s first local livestreaming partnership and includes episodes and ondemand content from locally produced shows and PBS favorites, including “American Experience,” “Antiques Roadshow,” “Frontline,” “Great Performances,” “Masterpiece,” “Nature,” and more. The accompanying PBS KIDS 24/7 channel extends the organization’s mission of
• DEER Continued from 4A Resources Agency has established the goal of keeping CWD from spreading,
helping prepare children for success in school and life through trusted, educational media, available anytime and anywhere. Users can access favorite series, such as “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Molly of Denali,” “Odd Squad,” “Pinkalicious & Peterrific,” “Wild Kratts,” and “Sesame Street.” YouTube TV subscribers can also access select content through YouTube TV’s VOD service. In addition to YouTube TV, WCTE content is available on the WCTE’s website and App along with all WCTE-branded PBS platforms, including PBS. org and PBSKIDS.org, as well as the PBS Video app and PBS KIDS Video app available on iOS, Android,
Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, and Chromecast. WCTE members are also able to view an extended library of quality public television programming via Passport. WCTE has served the Upper Cumberland for 40+ years as the region’s premier storyteller and is the only television station in a 75-mile radius of Cookeville, TN. WCTE is a proud strategic partner with educators, health services, government, arts and music organizations across the Upper Cumberland. WCTE is a 501-(c) 3 and is owned and operated by the Upper Cumberland Broadcast Council. WCTE is one of only 350 PBS member stations nationwide.
keeping the number of diseased deer in the affected area to a minimum, and reducing disease rates where possible. The TWRA has
already sampled more than 10,000 deer for CWD this deer season and the reported number of positives this season is 148 thus far.
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: MOVIE CHARACTERS ACROSS 1. Curaçao neighbor 6. Lungful 9. Not on a rolling stone 13. British unemployment checks 14. Schiller’s famous poem, e.g. 15. “Will comply” in radio communication 16. Opposite of liability 17. Napoleon Bonaparte or Louis Vuitton, e.g. 18. Embedded design 19. *Teen with telescopic powers 21. *Adventurous professor with fear of snakes 23. *He played it in “Casablanca” 24. Sign of escape 25. Steampunk decoration 28. Thanksgiving tubers 30. Fear of flying, e.g. 35. Bun baker 37. “CliffsNotes,” e.g. 39. Bound by oath 40. Nay, to a baby 41. Bread spreads 43. *She takes on PG&E 44. Sacrificial spot 46. Wedding promise?
47. Not yet final 48. Eats between meals 50. Blood-related problem 52. Ship pronoun 53. Diamond’s corner 55. Be obliged 57. Name before X 61. *Orphan who wanted more gruel 64. Love between Abélard and Héloïse 65. Pitching stat 67. Nostrils, anatomically speaking 69. Pine 70. Fleur-de-____ 71. Novelist Wharton 72. *Adopted orphan of Green Gables 73. Auction set 74. Like a disreputable neighborhood DOWN 1. Palindromic title 2. CISC alternative 3. *Female Superman foe alongside General Zod 4. Afrikaners’ ancestors 5. Off course 6. First-rate 7. Nuptial agreement 8. Version of a song 9. Mr. Bean’s ride 10. Paella pot 11. Diagnostic test 12. Bean that rhymes with Goya
15. Distance from side to side, pl. 20. Insect in adult stage 22. Tiny bite 24. Most vital part 25. *A barbarian 26. Convex molding 27. Ladies and ____, for short 29. *a.k.a. The Mayor of Castro Street 31. *Hutch actor in 2004’s “Starsky & Hutch” 32. *Famous Frankenstein portrayer 33. Like Michael Collins 34. *One of Miss Hannigan’s orphans 36. *Russell Crowe’s Biblical role 38. ____ of the trade 42. Bar seat 45. Type of realistic baby doll 49. *Pizzeria owner in “Do the Right Thing” 51. Strings 54. Olfactory sensation 56. Avoid 57. Poet Angelou 58. Flock’s affirmation 59. Bank’s provision 60. Dry or salt 61. Brewer’s kiln 62. Great Lake 63. Retired, shortened 66. Spanish river 68. Like a wallflower
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January 2020
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Clint Gill, left, hoists his son Tyler Sullivan Gill, who is thrilled and mimics the sound of the sirens, on his shoulders for a perfect view of the Monterey Christmas Parade Dec. 7.
Burks Flag Team marches through downtown Monterey representing the school pride.
Pretty Ayleen Mejia waits patiently for the annual Monterey Christmas Parade.
There’s no Christmas cheer akin to that of Monterey Jr. Pro Cheerleaders.
Jaylen Bohannon and Gracie Lee, right, of Happy Feet Dance Company prove the group isn’t just about having happy feet; they have happy hands and faces, too.
Craig and Tashia Pyle’s Newfoundlands Beau and Bay are interested in posting guard at the Monterey Christmas Parade.
Sweet angel babies remind us all of the reason for the season.
Irelia Stamps and her little brother Jaxon are excited to enjoy their candy collection after the annual Monterey Christmas Parade Dec. 7.
Karie and Kalin Swafford, right, make a Rainee cuddle huddle to keep warm as the Monterey Christmas Parade begins.