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Volume 6 Issue 7
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
July 10, 2020
...That our flag was still there...
Photo by Rebekah Beeler
As Commander JJ Reels reads the significance of each fold, VFW members James Wolfgram and Jason Yung demonstrate the flag folding ceremony.
City seeks Hometown Project funds Mayor Bill Wiggins and Alderwoman and Building and Grounds Chairperson Julie Bohannon are asking the Standing Stone Historical Society to turn over $8,618.11 currently earmarked for projects of the Monterey Hometown Project to the city. The request was made during the SSHS June 23 meeting. SSHS President Rebekah Beeler has asked them to provide a letter from city attorney Nolan Goolsby explaining the legality of the transaction or to have Monterey Hometown Project to become its own nonprofit before the nonprofit organization releases the funds. Beeler said the projects were raised for specific projects, three of which are outstanding: entrance stones for the town, plaque recognition of donations and installation of the historical marker posts. The remaining funds can complete those projects. “Yes, it’s true,” Bohannon said. “You will not be held responsible if we fail to do it.” Bohannon continued,
“Monterey Hometown Project was my idea. We still have a seat at the table at the state, but we need to break off now and go.” Wiggins said, “If this organization — designated as a ‘piggyback’ just for the 501c3 advantages — this body here was appointed by the mayor as authorized by the board and they have sunset themselves. There is no other recourse but to separate.” Beeler responded, “Until Monterey Hometown Project is fiscally responsible for itself as a 501c3, then Standing Stone Historical Society is still the fiscally responsible group.” “It seems to me you’d be glad to get rid of this,” Bohannon said. SSHS/MHP Treasurer Joy Callahan said, “What funds we have in this account now are already committed are they not?” “They are committed and they will be followed through,” Bohannon said. The discussion continued regarding completing the stone entrance project, donor plaque and installation of the historical marker posts.
Callahan added, “If we meet our commitments we have made here with our remaining funds, I guess we can dissolve if we so decide.” Discussion continued about completing the committed Monterey Hometown Project work under SSHS. “We’ve got to get those completed. It has to come through the city,” Bohannon rebutted. “Those things have already been approved by the city, have they not?” Beeler said. “We can’t just dissolve it with $8,000 in the bank.” “You can write a check to the city,” Bohannon said. “When the work is done, then we dissolve,” Callahan said. “I’m confused as to why you wouldn’t want to relinquish it so you wouldn’t have to have responsibility for it anymore,” Bohannon said. Wiggins and Bohannon addressed their request for Monterey Hometown Project non-profit funds during discussion of new business in the Monterey Board meeting on Monday, July
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6. Wiggins said he would have those funds transferred to the Building and Grounds committee under the direction of Bohannon. “Ironically, the person who was assigned to oversee the completion of these three projects [Bohannon] is the person assigned as the chairman of the Building and Grounds committee. My position was that the Town of Monterey is the ultimate fiscal responsible party,” Wiggins said. “This is going to give us more opportunity to get more funding from grants and state things, by restructuring this project,” Bohannon said. Alderman JJ Reels asked, “This is donated from people in the community to this project. How is it ‘our money’ and how is it being ‘returned’ to us?” Beeler was recognized to present the SSHS position on the matter. As Monterey Hometown Project had operated under the SSHS nonprofit designation, she believes SSHS is the party ultimately responsible for
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VEC Manager, former Monterey Mayor Bobby G. Randolph passes away Early Sunday morning July 5, Volunteer Energy Cooperative’s Bobby Randolph died at his home in Crossville. Proceeded in death by his son Rodney Randolph, he is survived by his wife Sue, son Jerry (Rachael) Randolph, and four grandchildren: Taylor, Hunter, Macey and Ashley. The name Bobby Randolph and VEC are synonymous in the Crossville/ Cumberland County area. Bobby began his career with VEC in 1968 as an apprentice lineman in Monterey. He left VEC from 1972-1977 to work as a safety adviser for Tennessee’s Job Training & Safety Program and the American Public Power Association. He returned
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Monterey son, Bobby G. Randolph, served as a community partner and as Monterey Mayor. in 1977 as the Monterey District Manager. In 1980, he was promoted to Crossville Area Manager where he served for almost 40 years. Community responsibility was an essential
part of Bobby’s life. He served on multiple boards, including Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System, Cumberland County Housing Authority, One Bank of Tennessee, Cumberland County Industrial
Board, and Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. Bobby also held three elected positions. He served as the Mayor of Monterey (two terms), as a Putnam County Commissioner (one term), and as a Cumberland County Commissioner (two terms). Volunteer Energy Cooperative’s CEO and President Rody Blevins stated, “Bobby possessed a passion for providing excellent service to his members and assisting in the communities he served. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.” Bobby G. Randolph, 77, was born on Feb. 14, 1943, in Monterey, to the late James and Ruth Beene Randolph. Bobby’s first job was with the Monterey
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Shirt Factory making boxes. He was the youngest J.P. in Monterey at the age of 21. He began his career in the utility industry with a five-year apprenticeship as a lineman. He then became a service man for Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) and held this position for two years. He left VEC to become a safety director for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association (TECA) providing safety classes for utilities across the state. Over the next two years, Bobby worked for the American Public Power Association. He returned to VEC in 1977 serving as district manager for the Monterey service center. In 1980, he was promoted to the Crossville area manager
and has held this position for the last 40 years. Bobby was very active in the community and served in the following ways: presently serving as chairman of the Volunteer Behavioral Health Care Systems, presently serving as chairman of the Cumberland County Housing Authority, presently serving on the board of One Bank of Tennessee since 1987, presently serving on the Joint Economic Development Board, served on the Cumberland County Industrial Board, served as vice chairman of the Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, served as
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July 2020
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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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!
Be an ombudsman
Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution? Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland, Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, and skilled communicators to be volunteer Ombudsmen. As a volunteer ombudsman, you will be assigned to a specific long-term care facility, working to ensure that the resident’s rights are being protected. You will help residents with problems they are unable to resolve alone. Volunteer ombudsmen dedicate three (3) hours per week to this job. On-going training and support are provided. This could be the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity you may ever have. Training is scheduled for Feb. 26-28, located at the UCHRA office. For more information, please call Kim Fowlerat (931) 432-4210.
UCDD offers assistance
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children, during the month of November. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931476-4127, if you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-4324111.
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.
Farmers Market open
Have you heard the news? Monterey Farmers Market will now be open Thursday evenings 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for shoppers to have an opportunity to come for fresh, locally grown produce.
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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What’s new? Lovely Brew! By Rebekah Beeler Scribe publisher
It’s delightful and delovely! Monterey is the home of the lovely new Lovely Brew Coffeehouse & Boutique. Owners Rebecca and Jason Walker welcomed the community to join them in blessing their new business at the official grand opening on June serving up delicious ice coffees on the bright and hot summer day, complete with pulled pork Boston butt sandwich plates smoked by Jason himself. Lovely Brew Coffeehouse & Boutique offers a wide range of clothing and accessories, as well as café style coffees and a light menu to compliment them. “We are so excited,” Rebecca Walker said. She said the inspiration for the business was their want for a nice place in town where everyone could come, relax and spend
Photos by Rebekah Beeler/Scribe Charles “Pokey” Looper, Samantha Roberts, Rhetta Sells, Cindy Shirah and Mertie Walker celebrate not only the grand opening of Lovely Brew & Boutique, but have birthday coffees in honor of Sells and Shirah’s birthdays. their time. She noted that she especially wanted to provide a safe and fun atmosphere for the local high school students and give them a nice place to hang out after school. If that was their main goal, the Walkers have
exceeded in their exceptional creation of beautiful business with that pleasant atmosphere at Lovely Brew. “I am just happy to bring something to Monterey, we hope that once the expansion is complete
It will be a unique and safe space for all to come and enjoy,” said Rebecca Walker. In the very near future, the Walkers hope to expand the coffeehouse area to include a bandstand for local musicians to play
Rebecca and Jason Walker are proud of the business they have built together at Lovely Brew Coffeehouse & Boutique and welcome the community to come in and make themselves at home. and potentially host open mic nights. Treat yourself to Lovely Brew and you’ll find it’s lovely, too. Lovely Brew Coffeehouse & Boutique is lo-
cated at 201 N. Chestnut Ave. in Monterey. The coffeehouse and boutique will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Election time: Know who’s on your ballot By Rebekah Beeler Scribe publisher
Early voting for the County General Election and Federal/State Primary starts July 17, and Election Day is Aug. 6. In the County General Election, Monterey residents will be voting for the Town of Monterey Mayor and four aldermen to sit on the Town board. Residents may cast a vote for their choice of mayor and for their choice of alderman in each of the city’s four wards, not just the ward
• FUNDS • Continued from 1A managing the funds and ensuring they are spent on the projects the money was donated toward. Tennessee Comptroller Office Local Government Audit Assistant Director Jerry Durham said Standing Stone Historical Society is ultimately the responsible entity for Monterey Hometown Project funds and to spend the funds for the projects as they were intended. “[SSHS] is a 501c3 stand alone organization. Anytime you share your status with another organization, you take on responsibility for what they are doing,” he said. He continued, “The society is not obligated to release the funds to the city. But, if you did, it would have to be a decision by your society board to do so and act under your bylaws, as well as the stipulations of the grants received, provided the grants say they
of their residence. Running for Mayor are JJ Reels and Bill Wiggins III; running for Ward 1 Alderman is Amy Callahan Martin and Julie Bohannon; Mark Farley is running uncontested for Ward 2 Alderman; James “Coonie” Foster and James Wolfgram are running for Ward 3; and, Charles “Pokey” Looper is running uncontested for Ward 4 Alderman. Putnam County is in Tennessee House District 42, Tennessee 15th Senate District, 6th Congressional
District, and 13th Judicial District. Monterey is located in the County’s 4th Civil District. Other offices to be elected in the County General Elections for Putnam County are Criminal Court Judge Part II, Assessor of Property and School Board Members in Civil Districts 1, 3 and 5. Voters will also be casting 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, Ten-
nessee House of Representatives for the 25th House District, Tennessee House of Representatives for the 42nd House District. Early Voting is for all eligible registered voters who wish to vote before Election Day. Early voting starts July 17 and closes Aug. 1. The Federal/State General Election will be on Super Tuesday, Nov. 3. All voters must present a valid ID containing the voter’s name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on
Election Day. Exemptions are for those voting by absentee, hospitalized and in a licensed nursing home. A valid photo ID is a Tennessee driver license, U.S. passport, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security photo ID or a photo ID issued by the Federal government or Tennessee state government, U.S. Military photo ID and Veteran ID card or a Tennessee handgun carry permit card with your photo. The election commission will not accept a college
photo ID as a valid ID for voting purposes. All early voting will be at the Election Commission Office at 705 County Services Dr. in Cookeville. Early voting hours will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Election Day precincts open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. For more voting information, call the election commission at 526-2566 or visit online at putnamcountytn. gov/election-commission.
can be transferred to a subrecipient. The city would be a sub-recipient. You don’t have an obligation to anyone but your board, your bylaws and your charter.” While the money could potentially be transferred to the city should the society decide to do so, Durham said, “Responsibility for the funds cannot be transferred.” “It’s not necessarily illegal, as far as I can see, to transfer the moneys, unless the grants don’t allow or if the city didn’t spend the funds as they were intended,” he added. The money could also be transferred from one nonprofit organization to another in the same matter. Beeler said, “The Standing Stone Historical Society board is responsible for the stewardship of that money regardless of the bank account it sits in.” Bohannon said she was surprised at the resistance to the request, adding
“Those three projects are my projects.” Monterey Hometown Project was created in January 2018 as an ad hoc committee under the SSHS non-profit organization, allowing donors to enjoy a tax deduction. The focus would be beautification projects for the town. SSHS board conducted business and raised funds for Monterey Hometown Project under their bylaws. Completed projects include Christmas decorations for the town to “light the loop,” quilt signs in Monterey along the Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail and new posts for damaged historical markers. Monterey Hometown Project also supported the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department with a $500 donation and provided publicity, banners and paraphernalia for Monterey’s 125th anniversary celebration. All of the items purchased by Monterey Hometown Project belong to the city.
“It was my responsibility to make sure those things got completed. Every one of those projects were mine,” Bohannon said. “It was written up in the minutes that I didn’t have permission to do stuff when actually I was the only one who did.” She continued, “I can’t believe the resistance. I’m just shocked that it’s such a big deal.” “It is a big deal,” Beeler said. “That much money needs to be monitored properly.” “You’re exactly right about that, Rebekah,” Bohannon said. “It’s really time for a history lesson here. The Monterey Hometown Project was started by me. It was my idea,” Bohannon said. “It was supposed to be a Board overseen thing. Anyway, it got out of hand. None of the parts of the Standing Stone Historical Society had any appointment to this.” Bohannon continued,
“What was happening was, at the Standing Stone meetings, there were three or four of us there and they were voting on spending money for this or that, and it became apparent to me that we needed to restructure, we needed to remove it, we needed to come out of Standing Stone Historical Society, so that the money went where it was supposed to go. So, that’sthat’s what it is and I didn’t mean for that to have to come out but there you go.” “We have opportunity to do some really great things and we needed to be separate from Standing Stone Historical Society in order to be able to that,” Bohannon added. “We need to be able to restructure.” “And we need transparency to make sure those projects get completed properly,” Beeler responded. Reels asked, “How does the town have ultimate fiscal responsibility? I don’t understand that part.”
“We created the body that started collecting the money. That’s exactly it,” Wiggins answered. “That money can’t move to the city’s account from a non-profit,” Alderman and Law Committee Chairman Alex Garcia said. “I’ll need to see that in writing from the lawyer. I don’t see how it’s possible.” Durham noted it was best for a non-profit to never let any other organization use its 501c3 status because it puts the responsibility of that group’s action on the sponsoring non-profit. Should it be taken advantage of, it could potentially be jeopardizing to their non-profit status. SSHS/MHP meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Depot. All are welcome to attend. Rebekah Beeler is the publisher of Standing Stone Scribe and Standing Stone Historical Society President. She may be reached at editorstandingstonescribe@gmail.com.
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How your teen can earn money for college this summer Okay, I get it. The last thing your teen probably wants to think about this summer is saving money for college. But let’s be real. There’s no better time. They’re free from their normal responsibilities with classes and homework. And, after spending a ton of time at home lately, they may want to do something (anything) that gets them focused on the future, instead of the crazy, uncertain times we’re in right now. Here are three things you can encourage your teen to do this summer that
AnthonyONeal will help them add to their college fund: Apply for scholarships One of the absolute best ways to get money for college is by filling out those scholarship applications like it’s a job. I usually
Dave Says Evaluating insurance needs Dear Dave, Last year I got a divorce. I’m 32, a teacher and a single mom. I’m on Baby Step 2 right now, and I was wondering aboutlife insurance. My son is only two, and if something happened to me,he would go to his father. His dad is in good shape financially and responsible with money, so how much life insurance should I have? Christian Dear Christian, Well, you probably don’t need the full 10 to 12 times your income like I recommend for most people. The only dependent you have is also dependent upon his dad.And from what you said, his father seems perfectly able to take care of him. I’d get a good term life policy equal to the amount that you’d like to supplement your son’s care. The good news is you can get a couple hundred thousand in life insurance at your age for practically nothing. If you get life insurance, make sure his dad—your ex—is not the beneficiary. The beneficiary should be a family trust, formed upon your death, and the money would go into that trust for the benefit of your child.You set the terms of the trust. It should not be controlled by
Dave Ramsey your ex.In a divorce situation, I would never name someone I’m not willing to be married to the trustee of my money on behalf of my child. I’m so glad you’re thinking about these things, Christian.It shows you’re an intentional lady, a fine mom,and a good planner. Those traits will serve you and your son well! —Dave Are utilities included? Dear Dave, I just received a formal job offer in law enforcement. I’m debt-free, single, and I’d like to move out of a roommate situationand into my own apartment. I’ll be starting out at $34,000 a year, then moving up to $38,000 after my probationary period. You have a rule that says to make sure rent or house payments are 25% or less of your take home pay. If I can find a place where utilities are in-
recommend teens spend at least an hour per day on the scholarship application process, whether that means finding the ones they want to apply for, organizing them by deadline, writing essays, etc. That’s time they would have spent on social media anyway! You can help by pointing them toward a good online scholarship search tool. And if they already have their high school diploma, remind them to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to see if they qualify for any government-fund-
ed scholarships or grants. Make a budget This one is huge. Your teen needs to know how to make their money work for them, instead of the other way around. Sticking to a monthly budget is the way to do that. This is important no matter how old they are, and it’s a skill they’ll need for the rest of their lives. When your teen gets intentional about tracking their expenses, and looking for ways to cut back and save, they’ll be surprised by how much extra money they have to put toward college.
Your teen can use an easy, free budgeting app like EveryDollar to keep track of their income, purchases, and savings goals. Start a business Speaking of an income, does your teen know it’s their most powerful wealth-building tool? Job opportunities look a little different now than they have in past summers, so they may need to get creative. There are still plenty of delivery services, restaurants, and grocery stores hiring right now. Or, they may want to think about starting their own businesses. Encour-
age them to brainstorm ways they can use their skills to provide services people need, whether it’s lawn care, dogwalking, nannying, online or inperson tutoring, or sewing masks.Here’s some ideas to help them get started. Whatever money-making route your teen decides to take this summer, remind them to take time to rest and have fun, too. And help them stay focused on the fact that all their hard work will be so worth it when they’re going to college without student loans!
cluded, do they figure into that amount? Josh Dear Josh, It’s really more of a guideline than a rule. The point of not letting your housing cost eat up more than 25% of your take home pay is to make sureyou have money left over for other important things. It’s hard to save and invest for the future when a huge chunk of your money is eaten up by rent or a mortgage payment each month. But no, utilities are not part of the one-fourth of your take home pay guideline. At this point, it doesn’t sound like you need anything fancy. Try to find a safe, quiet place to call home—somewhere you can relax and decompress when you’re off duty. And thanks for entering law enforcement. A lot of folks are leaving your line of work, and we need good men and women in that profession right now. —Dave Dave Says
I get where you’re coming from. A lot of people believe it’s hard to get an apartment without a credit score, and that’s just not the case. In most cases, if you’ve got money for a deposit and proof of employment, you can find a little apartment somewhere. Anytime you’re renting it should be because you’re in a stage of your life where you’re not going to be in the area long, you’re saving money to buy a home, or you’re working your way out from under a lot of debt. Think of it as “rent patience.” Renting should be a temporary stop along the road, not a way of life. You’re parked and you’re on hold until you’re ready for a house or you get your finances in order. I don’t hate apartments, and renting isn’t evil. But renting for a decade or two is not a smart move. How much do you want to pay for patience? The least amount possible. You want something clean and safe, but nothing too fancy. You don’t need a racquetball court, skylight or hot tub. I love that you’re a planner, Riley. Keep looking aheadand thinking toward the future! —Dave
Dear Raina, The only way you have a chance of getting 0% interest on a new caris if you have perfect credit and pay full MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price). But, if you walk onto a car lot with cash, and haggle with the salesperson a little bit, they’ll knock a bunch off the sticker price. If you can buy the car for less than the 0% interest gimmick, how is that 0%? See what I’m saying? The cash buyer pays less. Besides, you shouldn’t even consider buying a brand new car, unless you’re debt-free and have $1 million or more in the bank. You lose a ton in value the second you drive a new car off the lot. How is that 0%? A new car also loses about 60% of its value in the first four years after you buy it. How is that 0%? The whole 0% interest gimmick tricks a lot of unsuspecting folks into buying something they don’t need and can’t afford! —Dave Dave Says
Kellen Dear Kellen, Kids should learn at an early age that money is connected to work. Even a child who’s in kindergarten is old enough to begin doing some age-appropriate chores around the house. I admire your drive and determination to get out of debt, but if it were me, I wouldn’t stop the process. I would, however, stop calling it an allowance. There’s avictim mentality attached to that word. He’s doing work, and reaping the rewards. We did this kind of thing in our home with our kids, but we called it a commission. We kept it very simple for them, and very affordable for us. If they did their jobs, they got paid. If they didn’t do their jobs, they didn’t get paid. It didn’t take long for them to make the connection. Don’t let these teachable moments slip away, Kellen! —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.
This kid’s a planner! Dear Dave, What would be your advice for someone who is renting an apartment but has never rented before? I’m 16, and I’m trying to create a plan for when I get out on my own in a couple of years. I’ve never had any debt, and don’t have a credit score. Is it going to be hard to find a place to live? Riley Dear Riley,
Don’t fall for it! Dear Dave, Could you explain why buying a new car at 0% interest isn’t a good idea? Raina
Tempted to raid your 401(k)? Do this instead Even as the economy slowly cracks the door open and tiptoes back to pre-coronavirus activity, many of you are feeling the aftershocks of our national shutdown. And since only 40% of Americans can cover a $1,000 emergency with cash, people are robbing their retirement accounts— and their financial futures— just to get by. About half of Americans have withdrawn, or plan to withdraw, money from their 401(k)s or IRAs to pay for expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a retirement and wealthbuilding coach, this makes my head spin! I’m outraged and heartbroken that a lack of planning has led so many people to make a decision that could ruin their retirement dreams. In an attempt to “help” hurting people, the federal government created new legislation in the CARES Act that made it easier to take money out of retirement accounts. Now, you can withdraw up to $100,000 for COVID-related financial losses and the 10% early withdrawal fee is
Chris Hogan waived. But the devil is in the details, people! You’ll still pay income taxes. And more importantly, raiding your 401(k) is a bad financial game plan. Investing money for retirement is like planting a tree. You must wait patiently to see the effects of growth. But draining your 401(k) early is like tearing that tree up by the roots, undoing all the progress you’ve made so far. You’re erasing valuable years of saving—and compound growth—you may never recover. There are better ways to pay the bills now, so that you can still retire with dignity later. Here are a few ideas: 1. Go into conserve
mode - Make a budget! Cut out all unnecessary spending, and only fund the Four Walls—food, utilities, shelter, and transportation. Get lean and stay focused. 2. Make extra money - Now’s the time to get scrappy and creative. Start delivering food on nights and weekends. Brainstorm ways to turn your skills and resources into an at-home business. Generate cash instead of borrowing from your future self. 3. Sell some things - Is it time to clean out the garage? Or sell those golf clubs or designer bags you don’t need? You’ll be surprised at how many people on Facebook Marketplace want to buy your stuff! 4. Negotiate with your lenders - Many people understand the pressure is real. If you’re in debt, don’t wait for your creditors to call. Call them first! Negotiate a plan that will buy you some time until you’re in a more stable position. There’s an old saying, “When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” This is an uncertain and difficult time,
but don’t let short-term panic destroy your long-term success. The economy will recover. But your 401(k) may not if you make a bad decision today! • • • Chris Hogan is a #1 national best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and financial expert. For more than a decade, Hogan has served at Ramsey Solutions, spreading a message of hope to audiences across the country as a financial coach and Ramsey Personality. Hogan challenges and equips people to take control of their money and reach their financial goals through The Chris Hogan Show, his national TV appearances, and live events across the nation. His second book, Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth — And How You Can Too, is based on the largest study of millionaires ever conducted. You can follow Hogan on Twitter and Instagram at @ChrisHogan360 and online at chrishogan360.com orfacebook.com/chrishogan360.
Keep teaching Dear Dave, My wife and I are trying very hard to save money and pay off debt, but we’re not making progress as quickly as I had hoped. What do you think of the idea of putting a hold on our son’s allowance for the jobs he does around the house until we get into a better financial situation?
An inkling... To the polls, sister suffragettes!
Happy 100th anniversary, sister suffragettes! It was 100 years ago that the 19th Amendment was ratified and women in America were finally granted the basic right of citizenship; the right to cast a vote to elect the public officials who were representing their interests and making decisions that would impact them. They had a voice. The movement began in the 1800s, and those who supported, demonstrated, petitioned, organized, endured and fought for women’s suffrage waited long in anticipation, in hopes, that those lawmakers would value their citizenship and allow them to be able to have a voice in this country’s leadership; that they would be treated as equal citizens of this country. It was a freedom; a freedom worth fighting for, worth protecting and worth valuing. According to ourdocuments.gov, on May 21,
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1919, the House of Representatives passed the amendment, and the Senate followed two weeks later. With Tennessee becoming the 36th state to ratify the amendment on Aug. 18, 1920, the amendment had obtained the agreement of three-fourths of the states and passed its final hurdle. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the ratification on August 26, 1920, changing the face of the American electorate forever. It is not only the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in August, but it’s also an election year. It is time to put that hard-won freedom to use. Exercise that freedom and get to the polls, sister suffragettes!
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By Dianne Hall
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The world of disaster response, made up of a large group of big hearted volunteers, will restore your faith in human kindness. The Monterey Lions Club Disaster Response Team was blessed to have the Southern Baptist Convention Tennessee Disaster Team out of Knoxville respond to their emergency call for a portable kitchen for Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey on June 10. Shortly before noon that day, the Monterey Lions Club Disaster Response Team was advised of the immediate need for a portable kitchen for the care center because kitchen plumbing pipes had failed. A call out was placed to disaster responders throughout the area and the Monterey Lions Disaster Response Team arrived onsite to assist with coordination of a temporary kitchen for those in the center’s care. The Southern Baptist Convention Tennessee Disaster Team arrived that very afternoon with a complete temporary kitchen and support trailer and were in place to provide breakfast for the residents the next morning. The temporary kitchen
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Monterey Disaster Response Team leader Ken Hall and Monterey Alderman JJ Reels are pictured with responding members of the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Team who came to deliver a temporary kitchen and assist the care center. will remain at the care center until their plumbing repairs are completed. Leading the Knoxville team were Carol and Terry Webb and Lou Masland. The Monterey Lions Disaster Response
Team wishes to express its appreciation to them, as well as to JJ Reels and Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation staff for their help and give many thanks to those who have responded to this community need.
Rick Phillips, right, with Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation maintenance, helps install the plumbing, electrical and sewer needs for the temporary kitchen, above right.
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Monterey has long since been looking to be able to develop the south portion of the city at exit 300 but has been hard-pressed to do so with no sewer or gas
• RANDOLPH • Continued from 1A mayor of Monterey for two terms, served as Cumberland County commissioner for two terms and served as Putnam County commissioner for one term. Bobby enjoyed playing golf, swimming and traveling. He was of the Methodist faith and was a stout Democrat but would support a Republican from time to time. Two of his favorite sayings were, “Don’t worry about the mule, load the wagon,” and “Love you like a brother.” Bobby possessed a passion for providing excellent service to his members and to
lines established. At the regular session board meeting on Monday, July 6, the Board voted to accept the low base bid of $453,250 by Ironwood Construction to begin the sewer line extension project south from S. Holly St.
to the city limits near Bee Rock Rd. The update could create prospects, attracting new businesses and contribute to the development of the area. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the properties there would
have “commercial appeal” once the sewer line reached the area. The bid included two addalternates for $237,675 and $132,250 for additional work if the grant funds allow. Consulting engineer Na-
thaniel Green said there is additional funding, about $9,000, available in the grant to work with for the add-alternates. The project is to be paid for by an Appalachian Regional Commission grant Monterey received in June
2019. The board also approved a camera system update to monitor the Monterey Farmers Market facility.
assisting in the communities he served. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Sue Kim Randolph of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Rachael Randolph of Crossville; stepson, Sai Cope of Crossville; five grandchildren, Ashley Randolph and fiancé Charles Jamison, Macey (Zach) Dilldine, Taylor Randolph (Jamie), Hunter (Hanah) Randolph, and John Looney; one great-granddaughter, Lily Dilldine; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Molly and Dale Myers of Monterey, Jimmie Mae Brass of Crossville; brother, Clay
Randolph of Rickman; sister-in-law, Delma Randolph of Monterey; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and his Sunday morning golf group. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Randolph; great-grandson, Grayson Lee Randolph; brothers and sisters, James Walter Randolph, Deane Thompson, Helen Randolph, Bill Randolph, Cleve Eugene Randolph, Sam Ray Randolph, Jimmy Frank Randolph, and Beverly Lee Randolph. His wishes of cremation with private services are being honored. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be given in his memory to www.vbhcs.org/donate.
Arrangements and care provided by D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc., 205 East Cleveland Avenue,
Monterey, TN 38574, phone 931-839-2311. Prayers and comfort to the Randolph family.
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Join in the fun and fellowship and share in the mountain music of the Monterey Pickers on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. at the Monterey Farmers Market. Bring an instrument to play or bring a lawn chair to sit back and enjoy. The Monterey Pickers sing bluegrass and country classics and gospel for all to enjoy.
History at home Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park offers History at Home with Seasonal Interpreter Programs set for July 15–31. In keeping with CDC guidelines to prevent Covid19, all guests must register in advance for the listed programs. We encourage attendees to bring masks and keep six feet apart from other guests. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Carter Mansion and Sabine Hill Home Tour: Admission for the beautiful historic homes tours are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 7-17 and children ages 0-6 are free. Historic homes are located off-site from the park grounds. Register for events and programs or visit the website for addresses at https://tnstateparks.com/ parks/sycamore-shoals. Join in the Sabine Hill House Tour for a walk through time and learn about Taylor family who built today’s Sabine Hill, and the founders of Happy Valley while exploring their restored home. Meet at Sabine Hill. Duration: 1 hour. In today’s world of media, the traditional act of letter writing is increasingly less practiced. See interpreters demonstrate the art behind the main source of communication on the frontier, including formal etiquette, wax stamping, and the varieties of message sending during the Revolutionary War for
the Colonial Letter Writing class. Please meet inside the visitor’s center gathering place. Duration: 30 minutes. How was linen made? What did early settlers use for dye? Join us inside the fort as interpreters answer questions like these and explain the importance of flax and linen on the frontier, as well as get an idea of fabric dyeing in the late 1700s. Duration: 30 minutes. Enjoy a detailed walk through the fort for the Fort Watauga tour as interpreters explain the earliest history of the land, the families who raised the walls and the siege between the Native Americans and settlers here in the area, as well as the culture that surrounded the fort walls. If interested, please meet outside the fort’s main gate, located right behind the visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes. Before settlers arrived, the native Cherokee had their own ways of creating fire for survival. With early European influence, other means of fire-making crossed the sea to the New World. Interpreters will be demonstrating the varieties of primitive and Paleolithic fire-starting methods practiced on the frontier for the Frontier Fire-starting class. Duration: 30 minutes. For the Carter House Mansion tour, join seasonal interpreters and take a tour of the oldest frame house in Tennessee, home to Landon and Elizabeth Carter – two prominent settlers of the Carter Family who built their
home here in the late 1770s. Learn all about the Carters and their fascinating place in the history of our area. Duration: 1 hour. Enjoy a class in a thorough approach to building fires for campouts or hiking adventures. All ages welcome! How did the Cherokee make arrows for hunting and warfare? See it done first-hand! Meet in the fort and we will walk down to the long-hunter camp as a group for the program. Duration: 45 minutes. Take an easy hike through our walking trails along the beautiful Watauga River for the Useful Plants class. On the hike we will identify and discuss 20+ plants, trees and flowers along the trail, and any edible and/or medicinal uses they offer. Traditional uses by Cherokee and settlers will also be discussed. Plant lovers, history enthusiasts, and self-sufficiency buffs alike will enjoy this program! All ages welcome. Rain or shine. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Hear history come alive through song as interpreters play songs and tunes from the 18th century and discuss the ways the settlers made music, and the important role it played in their daily lives. Duration: 30 minutes. Coffee, anyone? This amazing drink of the modern world has a long and fascinating history! Learn about the origins of coffee, how it made its way to the
New World, and how the settlers of our area would have prepared and enjoyed this drink during the Revolutionary War period. All ages welcome. Meet in the fort. Duration: 30 minutes. For the How to Pack for an Adventure seminar, come learn basic and advanced backpacking tips, often forgotten items, things you don’t need, and how to ensure you’re ready for your adventure into the woods – whether it’s for a day or a week! We’ll cover minimalist approaches all the way up to your own luxurious vacation in nature. All ages welcome. Meet at the visitor center lobby. Duration: 45 minutes-1 hour. Join in for a night of historic stories, laughs and spooky tales for Campfire Stories! We’ll have a campfire and benches to sit on, or you can bring your own chair if you prefer. Due to COVID19, we cannot serve marshmallows or
S’mores, so eat before you come! Meet at the Longhunter Camp directly below and to the left of Fort Watauga on the park grounds – look for the campfire. Bring an umbrella or raincoat in the case of light rain – program will be rescheduled in the event of heavy rain or storms. All ages welcome. Take a closer look at the flintlock rifle and musket – the standard hunting tools and weapons of war from the Revolutionary War period! Learn all about the history of this significant weapon, the different types of firearms from the period, and see one fire in real life. Meet in Fort Watauga. All ages welcome. A “critter hunt” along the trail for the Creek Crawl will show how Tennessee’s waterways are prime area for animals large and small to build their homes and hideouts. The mission is to those creatures and the benefits they bring
to the region. Please meet at the trail’s butterfly garden, under the field’s large poplar tree, if interested. Catching equipment will be provided and individuals should prepare to get wet. Children Welcome! Duration: 1 hour. Learn all about the Fife and Drum corps of the Revolutionary War – a vital part of most battles during the time period. You will get to see authentic reproductions of rope-tension snare drums, fifes and bass drums. Join in the visitor center. All ages welcome! For the Do Not Forget Your Knots seminar, interpreters will demonstrate and discuss several useful knots for camping, shelter building and utility uses. You will get a chance to learn and practice these knots if you choose. Meet in the visitor center lobby, and we will walk outside as
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If you have been following this column for a while, you may recall that in 2018 I reviewed a true crime series on Bravo called “Dirty John.” Based on a podcast, “Dirty John” told the true story of John Meehan, a womanizing conman who met and quickly married a woman with two daughters. Meehan, a master manipulator would later be killed by one of these daughters in self-defense. Like the podcast, the series was a huge success and can now be viewed on Netflix. Season two of “Dirty John” began on June 2, on USA network. This time around “Dirty John” tells the story of Betty Broderick, aka Elisabeth Anne Broderick. Betty Broderick is currently in prison for killing her ex-husband, Dan, and his second wife Linda. Betty’s story has been re-told in a variety of ways including books, movies and television shows. Like the John Meehan story, The Los Angeles Times released a podcast about this case. The Betty Broderick case is intriguing because Betty spent years putting her husband through medical school and later law school, only to have him leave her for a younger woman once he became successful. Moreover, the case puts a spotlight on the act of gaslighting, where someone causes another to question their own judgment, memory and, eventu-
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ally, sanity. Dan subjected Betty to gaslighting prior to their divorce when he began having an affair with his assistant, Linda Kolkena. Betty suspected the affair long before her husband ever admitted it, but he repeatedly told her she was being irrational. Things only got worse when Dan and Betty began their divorce proceedings. By this time Dan had become a powerful and prominent attorney, making it difficult for Betty to get a decent lawyer of her own. Compounding things was the fact that Betty allowed Dan to provoke her into acting out in ways that could easily be used against her in court. Their children were often caught in the middle, becoming bargaining chips in their constant tug of war. The casting for season two of “Dirty John” is nothing short of brilliant, with Christian Slater as Dan and Amanda Peet as Betty. Peet, in particular, does an exceptional job of playing
a woman scorned, bringing humanity to someone most would consider to be the villain. However, what this season shows is that there are many layers to the Broderick case. Was Betty evil or truly insane? Could her husband’s actions have driven her to insanity? Perhaps this is why people are still so fascinated by this case 30 years later. There are only a few episodes left of this season of “Dirty John.” The final episode is set to air on Tuesday, July 14, at 10|9c. In the meantime, you can currently watch the first six episodes of season two at www.usanetwork.com/dirty-john/ episodes. The USA network website also has a link to The Los Angeles Times podcast. In addition, there is talk that season two will eventually be available to stream on Netflix so be sure to keep an eye out for that in the future. • • • 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.
Frist Museum offers virtual exhibits
History and art have valuable lessons to teach in this present moment: we are a resilient and optimistic people; we support each other in difficult times; and we look to artists of the past and present to soothe, teach and inspire. While the physical doors are closed, Frist Art Museum welcomes the public to engage with its online presence at FristArtMuseum.org. Each exhibition in the Nashville museum is represented. On the landing pages for
• HISTORY• Continued from 6A a group, weather permitting. Otherwise the program will be in the visitor center. Ages 10 and up. Wednesday, July 15 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 10:30 a.m. “Basic & Advanced Fire-starting” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 3 p.m. “Colonial LetterWriting” Thursday, July 16 10:30 a.m. “Making Rivercane Arrows” 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 3 p.m. “A Life in Linen” Friday, July 17 10:30 a.m. “18th Century Coffee!” 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 3 p.m. “Fort Watauga Tour” Saturday, July 18 10:30a.m. “Useful Plants of Appalachia” 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 3 p.m. “Frontier Fire-Starting”
current exhibitions are a variety of resources that enhance art’s magnificent enjoyment and understanding. The “Resources” heading on each exhibition’s page includes gallery guides, educator resources, media coverage of the exhibitions and video. With children out of school, FristKids.org is a tremendous resource for home learning and fun activities. The public is also invited to visit the Frist Art Museum’s YouTube channel, where Tate Senior Curator
David Blayney Brown’s lecture on J.M.W. Turner can be found. The channel also includes an extensive archive of lectures, instructional videos, short features and the entire performance of Nick Cave: Feat. Nashville, filmed from the live performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Museums all over the world are working to make their collections available online. While their physical buildings may be closed, art is all around us in virtual spaces.
Sunday, July 19 1 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” Wednesday, July 22 10:30 a.m. “Music on the Frontier” 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” Thursday, July 23 10:30 a.m. “How To Pack For An Adventure” 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” Friday, July 24 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 6:30 p.m. “Campfire Stories” Saturday, July 25 10:30 a.m. “Flintlock Demo” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” Sunday, July 26 1 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 3 p.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” Tuesday, July 28 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Creek Crawl” Wednesday, July 29 10:30 a.m. “Fifes and Drums – War Music of the Revolution”
11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Fort Watauga Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” Thursday, July 30 10:30 a.m. “Do Not Forget Your Knots!” 11:30 a.m. “Sabine Hill House Tour” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” 3 p.m. “Food Through Time” Friday, July 31 10:30a.m. “Useful Plants of Appalachia” 2 p.m. “Carter Mansion House Tour” If you would like to receive updated information throughout the year, please send your email address to jennifer.bauer@tn.gov. Visitors Center Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and Sundays 1 p.m. -4:30 p.m. (Closed: Lunch &Cleaning 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.) Our Visitors Center is closed on most State holidays. Park grounds open from dawn until dusk. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is located at 1651 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN. Call 423-543-5808 or visit sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com, tnstateparks. com/parks/sycamore-shoals and like us on Facebook.
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: SUMMER OLYMPICS ACROSS 1. Stockpile 6. More of the same 9. One of Los Lobos 13. Orion’s brightest spot 14. A pop 15. Spur on 16. Another name for a jack 17. Between E and NE 18. For all to see 19. * Location of the first Summer Olympics 21. *____ test 23. Utmost degree 24. Allen Ginsberg’s poem 25. Do this for cardio 28. Chesterfield, e.g. 30. Like “Extra!” news 35. Off-ramp 37. Barbequed slab 39. Right-hand page 40. Infamous Roman tyrant 41. Pandora’s box contents 43. Socially inept one 44. Parachute material 46. And others 47. Kill a dragon 48. Prior to the present, prefix 50. Every which way 52. Swear words 53. Burst of wind
55. High affair 57. *Non-permanent addition to Olympic event roster 60. *Most decorated Olympian 63. Desire 64. Tom and Jerry, e.g. 66. Relating to hair 68. Skip the big wedding 69. Inquire 70. Key material 71. Bears’ hands 72. House vote 73. Chain of hills DOWN 1. Biblical boat 2. Chinese dynasty (13681644) 3. Lab culture 4. *Number of events in a heptathlon 5. Rains and snows at the same time 6. D’Artagnan’s sword 7. *Age of the youngest Olympian ever 8. Words to live by 9. Denim innovator 10. Welcoming store sign 11. Salz____ or St. Peters____ 12. Make a choice 15. Tree used to make paper 20. House duty 22. Great horned one 24. ____ for Humanity
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25. *Most decorated U.S. female Olympian Thompson 26. Has daisylike flowers 27. Lena Dunham’s HBO show, 2012-17 29. *Number of countries that participated in every Summer Olympics 31. Nugent and Danson 32. Food contaminant 33. A Stradivari violin 34. *2021 Olympics location 36. Thomas the Engine’s warning 38. Wimbledon is a Grand one 42. Deadly sin 45. Nullify 49. Hard to escape routine 51. Zoo____ or bee____ 54. Type of car 56. Courtroom excuse 57. Caffeine-containing nut tree 58. Swear, not curse 59. Exercise repetitions, for short 60. Annoyingly slow 61. Weary walk 62. Spilled the beans 63. Large edible mushroom 65. *Most decorated Olympic country 67. Whiskey grain
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Tracy Hunt, Dustin Buzzelli, Brandon Miller and Alexis Davidson have the right idea about how to spend a glorious Independence Day. From Ohio and just passing through, they saw the goings-on and decided to stop and picnic at Whitaker Park.
Sadie Rose Swafford thoroughly enjoys her time at the park with her parents, including playing in the splash pad, a picnic and, of course, the bouncy house sponsored by the Monterey Lions Club.
Amelia Harris puts her big sun hat to good use playing in the water feature at Whitaker Park during the Independence Day Celebration. Freedom is a girl and her dog enjoying the music at Whitaker park as Kara Adams and her new bestie “Scout” do Independence Day right in Monterey.
Delilah Fayette stops in from Murfreesboro and enjoys a play day at the park for the Fourth of July.
Hope Huddleston is the picture of patriotic with her beautiful star and stripes.
Kristal, Isaiah and Elijah Bean are just a swingin’ as the music sounds and the townspeople peruse the flea market at the park during the Monterey Pickin’ and Picnickin’ Independence Day Celebration.
Heart & Soul Band plays “Proud to be an American” following the flag folding ceremony at Whitaker park during the Monterey Pickin’ and Picnickin’ Independence Day Celebration.
Monterey Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6277 honors the American flag and present a flag folding ceremony at the Monterey Pickin’ & Picnickin’ Independence Day Celebration on July 4.