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Volume 6 Issue 6
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
June 5, 2020
Monterey water tests show EPA violation
By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
Monterey water customers received a letter from Monterey Water Department on May 14, informing them that water tests resulted in findings of total Trihalomethanes (THM) at .084 mg/L, an
amount exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s federal standard .80 mg/L maximum containment level. THMs are the result of a reaction between the chlorine used for disinfecting tap water and natural organic matter in the water, referred to as a disinfection byproduct created
when chlorinating water. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, disinfection byproducts tend not to bio-accumulate in aquatic organisms or persist in open or surface waters or soils. However, they can remain in the water within closed pipe systems. The violation occurred at
the White Oak Flatt lineend site. Of all the quarterly tests at each line-end site Monterey Water Manager Duane Jarrett compiles for their annual report year, he said the White Oak Flatt site was the only one that showed elevated THMs and just for this quarter. “I want to be clear on
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that,� said Jarrett. The annual report was for the April 1, 2019-March 31, 2020 compliance period. Although the readings didn’t show any elevated THM levels until the latest quarter’s reading, it negates all the other tests performed for compliance for the year. Jarrett also said the state
requires he has a letter approved by them informing water customers of the violation within 30 days of receiving the noncompliant sample readings. The state-approved letter read, “This is not an emergency. You do not need an
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Monterey VFW Post 6277 placed over 675 flags on graves of veterans in Monterey and in the Monterey area to honor their service for Memorial Day. J. J. Reels, the new Post Commander, is placing flags on the graves of his grandfather, WW2 veteran Willie Reels and his uncle, Vietnam veteran Edward Reels.
Monterey votes water rate increase By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on June 1 to discuss the town’s business in regular session at the first in-person Monterey Board meeting since the COVID-19 closures. When the floor was open during the third and final reading of the ordinance which would increase water and sewer rates, the $2 administrative fee was the cause of some back-andforth discussion. At the first reading of the ordinance, it was approved with the $2 fee charged to
customers paying their water bill without their paper bill present at the window. During the second reading, the board approved the ordinance with an amendment to remove the $2 fee for customers paying their bill without their paper bill present. “We shouldn’t pander to a few. Water to our homes is a privilege,â€? said Bohannon, who continued to say taking the fee away was “pandering to a handful who continually forget their bills‌taking advantage of city employees.â€? Bohannon noted that water customers said the $2 fee is a consequence to patrons for lack of personal
responsibility and pays the cost for causing “more clerical work.� During her discussion, she attempted to make a motion to add the fee back into the ordinance which died for the lack of a second. The ordinance to increase the town’s water and sewer rate by 5% was approved, sans $2 fee. All present voted in favor. The board is also considering applying a $2 charge for credit/debit card transactions as City Manager Ella Dishman reported the city pays about $500/ month for that service. The board also approved the unchanged $4.7 million dollar budget for the
new fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021. Bids for the Bee Rock Tourism Enhancement Grant were awarded to Enviro Loo USA for the two compost toilets at $23,502.45 and Thatcher Sales and Erectors for installation at $20,600. The total project of toilets and installation is about $44,600 and within budget for the grant. The motion to accept the bids passed with 5-3, with Vice-mayor Starlett Wessels, Alderman Mark Farley and Alderman Coonie Foster entering no votes.
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Elections are coming up and Monterey residents need to voice their choice of leadership. In the 2018 County General Election, of the 2,772 registered voters, 902 votes were cast, accounting for only about 33% of Monterey’s registered voters. Early voting starts July 17, and Election Day is Aug. 6 for the County General Election and Federal/State Primary. In the County General Election, Monterey residents will be voting for the Town of Monterey Mayor and four aldermen to sit on the board. 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. 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 of their residence. Other offices to be elected in the County General Elections 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, Tennessee House of Representatives for the 25th House District, Ten-
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Alternate pomp because of circumstance By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
With COVID-19 creating circumstances that stifled Monterey Class of 2020’s ability to pomp properly, the residents of the town, family and friends joined in to celebrate them, lining the streets with posters, signs and balloons for the MHS Class of 2020 Cap & Gown Parade which took place on what would have been their graduation day on Saturday, May 16. Organized by senior mom Sandy Sampley and Scribe Publisher Rebekah Bohannon Beeler, the parade was a means to be able to cel-
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The Monterey High School Senior Class of 2020 is celebrated with a Cap & Gown Parade on May 16, what would have been their original graduation day. ebrate Monterey seniors despite COVID-19 and act as a placeholder until their pend-
ing graduation ceremony. With the COVID-19 mandates, Putnam County
School System Board and Director of Schools Corby King came to the decision
to limit graduation admittance to only four attendees per student. The limitation meant that many family members and friends would not be able to attend their seniors’ graduation ceremony. Bohannon Beeler presented the MHS Class of 2020 Cap & Gown Parade idea to the members of the MHS Adopt a Senior 2020 Facebook group. The idea was enthusiastically supported and group members were thrilled with the prospect of being able to celebrate the seniors. Bohannon Beeler contacted several town officials and Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph who gave their complete support.
“You tell me when, we’ll make it happen,� Randolph said. The idea was presented to Monterey Mayor and Board of Aldermen who gave their approval for the event. “These students deserve to be celebrated,� said Bohannon Beeler. “They should get to be excited about what they’ve accomplished. This way, all their families, friends and even the whole town can celebrate with them and support them.� Sampley kept constant communication with stu-
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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 Annual Golf Tournament June 27
Monterey Lions Club Golf Tournament is set for June 27 with an 8 a.m. four-man best ball shotgun start. The tournament will take place at Cumberland Cove Golf Course. The tournament is limited to only 25 teams to compete in a single flight. Entry fees are $60 for a single or $200 for a four-man team. Entry fee includes lunch, green fees and cart. Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin, as well as well as $500 first place, $250 second and $150 third place in the flight. Contact Mike Callahan at 839-2350 for more information. Forms are available at 108 E. Commercial Ave.
Free Fishing Day June 6
Tennessee’s 2020 Free Fishing Day will go on as scheduled. The day is set for Saturday, June 6 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy recreational option. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 12).
Support the tornado relief fund
At this time, monetary support is most needed for tornado victims and the relief organizations and non-profits. Those wanting to support can donate funds at any Bank of Putnam County branch (all 19 locations) or via Venmo @CookevillePutnamCountyTornado. Anyone needing resources can call (931) 646-INFO.
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.
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Derelict to divine
By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
It went from derelict to divine. Now, it’s heavenly. It’s Simply Divine. A grand opening ribbon cutting for Simply Divine Salon was held on Wednesday, June 3. The full-service salon spa, offers a myriad of products and services for their customers to enjoy being their best selves. After operating her business at her resident salon shop for four years, Simply Divine Salon owner and cosmetologist Lindsey Phillips sought the opportunity to become a main street business. She and her husband, Jon, bought the old building that use to serve as Vaden’s Grocery Store on West Commercial Ave. last fall. By October, they were elbow deep in renovations. A fixer upper would have been a cinch, having remodeled two homes together. But this project was a complete overhaul. Lindsey and Jon loved the idea of being a part of the beautification of Downtown Monterey
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Lindsey Phillips celebrates with her husband, Jon, and team members Adrianna Bowman, Amy Martin and Melissa Merrell for Simply Divine Salon’s ribbon cutting on June 3, as town officials look on. Lindsey Phillips attends to her customer, Rafferty Cleary, on opening day. and had their hearts set on completing their mission. They stripped the building down to its bare bones. The only part worth keeping was the shell that held itself over the rotting floor, termite and other damage that left the building otherwise unsalvageable. But, luckily, the old place had good bones. They gave the building a facelift, new floors, plumb-
ing and somehow managed to keep it simple. Doing most of the work themselves, Lindsey and Jon made the dream come true. They kept a lot of the shop’s old charm and patina, with a classy, distressed walls and all the fixings. The couple revived the old Vaden’s Grocery Store building, giving it yet a new life and another beautiful chapter.
Monterey phases-in reopening By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
The Town of Monterey has plans to reopen. Still subject to Gov. Bill Lee’s executive orders, Monterey officials released their initial phasein plans for its recreations to adhere to the orders and reevaluate as circumstances change. The Monterey Farmers Market resumed opening on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. A grand reopening has been set for Saturday, June 6, with live music by Sarah Morey. Yard sales at the farmers market were also allowed to resume. CDC guidelines are expected to be followed. Space is limited, so to make reservations and get yard sale permits, call Monterey Depot Museum at 8392111. Neighborhood yard sales were allowed to resume on
June 1, under the Town’s yard sale policy. A permit for yard sales may be acquired and paid for at Monterey Municipal Building (city hall). Call 8393770 for more information. Monterey Depot Museum reopened to the public on Monday, June 1. CDC guidelines will be strictly enforced. Monterey Municipal Building (city hall) will continue to be closed to pedestrian traffic at least through June, as safety renovations are being made to the water clerk and recorder offices. The county clerk has resumed posted business hours and regular session board and committee meetings will reconvene at the Monterey Municipal Building, but CDC guidelines will be strictly observed. Whittaker Park will remained closed. The t-ball and softball fields are scheduled for a phase-in
reopening. League officials and coaches will be meeting with Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary to plan. As far as the little league fields, tennis and basketball courts, swimming pool and Monterey Community Center– all facilities of Putnam County Parks and Recreations– await the word of County Executive Randy Porter. In the release, Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins wrote, “Information from the Putnam County Health Department shows the county’s confirmed cases are spiraling upward…growing numbers among youngsters age 18 and under are particularly troubling.” Participants and shoppers are encouraged to exercise discretion to practice distancing to avoid exposure. “CDC guidelines are strongly recommended,” Wiggins wrote.
COVID cancels county fairs Putnam, Cumberland County 2020 fairs canceled By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
On May 29, Cumberland County Fair Association Board announced its cancellation of the 2020 fair due to COVID-19 concerns. The board said the most important thing was the community’s health. “We have to make decisions based on what we know now,” said Garry
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Hood, CCFA Board President. “This is the right thing to do.” Putnam County Fair Board felt similarly, announcing their cancellation on Tuesday, June 2. The board came to its decision was because it would be impossible to follow Gov. Bill Lee’s guidelines and social distancing for COVID-19. “We cannot follow the governor’s guidelines for COVID-19 at large community events,” the board concluded. Everyone would be required to wear a mask, employ six-foot distancing
standards, and admission restrictions and grandstand seating limitations would apply, as would temperature checks and five-point health questionnaires for all those allowed admittance. Putnam County Board President John Allen wrote, “We have made this decision in the best interest of the health and well being of our citizens, our volunteers, our exhibitors, vendors, and the fair board…We love the Putnam County Fair. We are just as disappointed... It’s the toughest decision we have faced since I joined the fair board.”
for this project could be used toward the purchase of a security camera system to help monitor activity at Bee Rock Park.
The Bee Rock easement issue is still unsettled and is set to see its day in court in September.
Being a Downtown business owner, Lindsey said, “It’s a totally different feeling. I keep thinking it’s not even real. It’s a crazy feeling for Jon and I with us being in our 30s and this being ours. We’re excited for what the future has.” Lindsey has lined up a cohesive team of certified ladies to offer their individual gifts at the salon, including
such unique beautifying and relaxation services as haircuts, style, color and extensions, massage therapy, permanent makeup, spray tan, mani/pedi and Nex Gen nails, eyelash extensions and lift and tint. Facials will be added to the extensive list of services in the fall. They also sell boutique gifts, beauty products, jewelry, and candles.
One for all
“We just want everyone to feel good when they leave,” she said. “It could be a place where there’s no drama, a relaxing and inviting environment.” Simply Divine Salon is open Tuesday- Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 5840092, for more information and appointment reservations.
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The Bank of Putnam County Corporation has brought all 20 of its branches under one banner, One Bank of Tennessee.
BPC becomes One Bank By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
In the beginning, there was Monterey Bank. Now, it is One Bank of Tennessee. On June 1, the Bank of Putnam County Corporation’s 20 branches- serving Putnam, White, Overton, Fentress, Cumberland, Morgan, Anderson, Scott and Roane counties- became One Bank of Tennessee. Established in 1901, Monterey Bank begat Bank of Putnam County, Bank of Overton County, Bank of Fentress County, Bank of White County, Cumberland County Bank and Citizens First Bank. “We have been operating under six different bank names in nine different counties,” One Bank Board Chairman Elizabeth Ray Fournet wrote, “… the family felt it was time we became one, One Bank of Tennessee.” The Bank of Monterey opened for business on Oct. 2, 1901. Several community leaders joined to found a bank to provide financial services to the town and surrounding area which
was booming with logging, coal mining and mountain resorts, as well as both passenger and freight rail service. At the close of business on the first day, the bank’s deposits totaled $2,284.94, and the first loan — of $9.50 — was made. In 1976, the organization began its expansion by opening an office in Cookeville and changing its name from the Bank of Monterey to the Bank of Putnam County. In 1977, BPC began offering mortgage services and by 1980, BPC Corp. was formed as a bank holding company. Cumberland County Bank was acquired and joined the BPC Corp. family in 1986. The next year, BPC expanded its financial services by purchasing Cumberland Mountains Insurance Agency, which was renamed BPC Insurance Services. In 1988, BPC became one of the first banks in Tennessee to offer in-bank brokerage services by partnering with INVEST Financial Corp. and opened Bank of White County in Sparta in 1989. BPC opened the Bank
of Overton County branch in Livingston in 2000 and a second Monterey branch in 2014. In 2015, BPC opened Bank of Fentress County in Jamestown and a second branch in Clarkrange in 2016. Also in 2016, Cumberland County Bank became an office of BPC. On Aug. 17, 2019, BPC Corporation held a massive grand opening for their corporate block of new buildings on Commercial Ave. in Downtown Monterey. BPC had also acquired Citizens First Bank in Wartburg, which included five bank branches serving Wartburg, Oneida, Oliver Springs, Oak Ridge and Harriman. BPC Insurance Services Inc. also added several new lines of property and casualty coverage. In addition to its 20 fullservice bank branches, One Bank has two financial service centers and 24 ATM locations in its nine-county service area. Coming in spring of 2021, One Bank of Tennessee will be opening a Kingston office.
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How to hold on to your wealth-building Dreams in a crisis
May 20 is national “Be a Millionaire Day.” I know, it might be a strange thing to bring up at a time like this, when the economy is limping along thanks to the coronavirus shutdown. But I disagree. In fact, it’s more important than ever to stay focused on your wealthbuilding dreams. If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans who’ve recently been laid off, I’m talking to you too. Right now, you need to get scrappy, find part-time work, and go into conserve mode. No, it’s not ideal. But this season won’t last
Chris Hogan forever. Find ways to keep moving forward, so you can put yourself in a much better position once things get back to normal. The American Dream is still alive, because the American Dream is made
Dave Says Teachable moments are valuable at any age Dear Dave, A good friend of mine passed away recently. In his will, he left me a couple of items and some money, and I’d like to share the money with my son. He is 25, and a good kid, but he is still impulsive with his finances. Do you have any advice for handling this in a way that will do him the most good? Frank Dear Frank, It’s tough enough losing a close friend without having to worry about a grown son with money issues. I’m sorry you’re going through all this. To be honest, I don’t like the idea of just handing him money when you already know he’s impulsive. I learned a long time ago that handing money to someone who’s financially irresponsible is not a good idea. Lots of peoplethink other folks would be fine, and all their problems would be solved, if they just had more money. That’s not generally the case. You need to ask yourself if giving this young man a bunch of cash would really, truly help him. More than likely, the answer is no. You obviously love this kid, and you’ve got a gen-
Dave Ramsey erous heart. But under the circumstances, it might be a good idea to attach a few strings to any cash. Don’t make him jump through a bunch of hoops for no reason, though. I’m talking about teachable momenttype things that will help train and educate him to handle his finances in a more responsible and productive way. There are lots of paths you could take. You might require that he start living on a written, monthly budget, that the two of you go over together for the first few months. Sitting down with a good financial coach—one with the heart of a teacher—is something you might consider throwing out there, as well. In my mind, this approach is fair to everyone involved. It allows you to help him help himself, instead of just handing him
up of the people who work hard to make their goals a reality. It’s not an abstract concept. It’s not a handout from the government. The reality is you must decide to take hold of your plans, focus on what you can control, and make progress. Here are three steps you can take today to help you stay focused on building wealth during a crisis: Evaluate where you stand. The good thing about a global shutdown is that it gives us time to slow down and reflect. Call a time-out, huddle up, and take inventory of how you’re doing with money right now. Use my Net Worth Calculator
to get a quick snapshot of your wealth-building progress. Take the next step. Don’t obsess about the stock market. Focus on the money choices you can control today. Keep saving money, keep investing, and stay away from debt. We can’t predict when the economy will be “back to normal,” and it would be absurd to try. Cast a vision for the future. You can’t control the economy, but you can choose your vision for the future. I want you to keep your high-definition dreams alive during this time. Vision carries you
through difficult times, because it gives you hope. If you’re willing to work, good things will come your way. We will move through these challenges, and our economy will regain strength. And as the economy grows, so will your opportunity to grow your wealth. Times of crisis reveal who we are. And I want you to hear me on this: You can overcome! No one gets to mandate how you think, or what actions you take to control your money. So, how will you respond? • • • Chris Hogan is a twotime #1 national best-
selling author, financial expert and host of The Chris Hogan Show. For more than a decade, Hogan has served at Ramsey Solutions, equipping and challenging people to take control of their money and reach their financial goals. His second book, Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth—And How You Can, Too, released in January 2019. You can follow Chris Hogan on Twitter and Instagram at @ ChrisHogan360 and online at chrishogan360.com orfacebook.com/chrishogan360.
something that may or may not be a blessing. —Dave
to keep in mindis you’ll both need to be operating in full transparency mode to make it happen. He should know all about your income and debts, and you should know all about his. Along the way, you two need to have serious, regular discussions about saving, spending, and debt to ensure you’re completely on the same page with your finances before the big day. There you go. My advice is both of you should pay only your own bills until after you’re married. And remember, once that happens there’s no yours and his anymore—it all becomes ours. —Dave
long-term care policies. Can you reach a point financially where you can self-insure long-term care needs,and not buy a long-term care insurance policy? Paul Dear Paul, It’s possible, mathematically speaking, if you have the resources available to pay for the care you’d receive in a nursing home or similar facility for about 20years. Not many folks have that kind of money, though. I think it’s a large enough bill that it makes sense to transfer the risk to a long-term care insurance policy. Keep in mind, too, if you’re married you have to think about your spouse, and make sure they have enough to live on com-
fortably at the same time. That’s a lot of money.And that’s why I advise virtually everyone to put good, long-term care coverage in place at age 59 or 60. It can mean the difference between living with dignity,or having to depend on the government! —Dave
Combine finances? Dear Dave, Is it okay to combine finances with someone and start working on a budget before you marry them? I just got engaged, and we’ve been talking about the idea of getting a head start on our finances together. Autumn Dear Autumn, First, congratulations! I hope you two will have long and happy lives together.Now comes the hard part. But you asked for my opinion, so here goes. No, it’s not a good idea to combine finances with anyone you’re not married to. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad you two are thinking about your finances and your future— and I’d never wish anything bad for you—but all kinds of things can happen before you become husband and wife. What if you spend time paying off his debt, or vice versa, then the relationship doesn’t work out? However, this doesn’t mean you can’t begin working together on budgets for the future, and planning and dreaming about the goals you havetogether. The thing
Career coaching with Ken Coleman Stop comparing yourself to others! Okay, I get it. It’s easy to simply tell someone they should stop comparing themselves to other people. Talk is cheap. How do you actually stop comparing yourself to others? That’s the trick, and it’s an important one to learn. Comparison can become a bad habit that’s hard to break. But there are ways… For starters, evaluate your performance and not the performance of others. The only person you should compare yourself to is the you of yesterday. Anytime you start to feel yourself spiraling into comparison, take the focus off the other person and put it squarely on yourself. Are you more focused at work than you were last week? Have you become a bolder, more decisive leader than you were last month? If the answer is yes, you’re making progress. Instead of comparing, think of measuring. These two things may sound the same, but there’s a distinct difference. You can
Ken Coleman measure your work performance against your job description and expectations to make sure you’re hitting the mark. You can measure the progress you’re making on achieving your goals, or you can measure the work you do today against the standard you set yesterday. All these examples are different than comparison, because they focus on healthy improvement— not being better or worse than someone else. Finally, remember your vision. A clear vision of who and where you want to be is motivation to keep moving forward. If you haven’t thought about that vision in a while, or you’ve never really defined it in the first place,
now’s the time. Take your eyes off your current problems, setbacks, and shortcomings, and zero in on your vision. Keep working toward it, one step, one day at a time. Don’t lose focus, and don’t give up. I promise, all the comparison will fade into the background as you get closer and closer to realizing your dream! • • • Ken Coleman is a #1 national best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show. Ken helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a caller-driven career show that helps listeners who are stuck in a job they hate or searching for something more out of their career. His second book, The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to the Career You Love, released in May 2019.
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• • • Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.
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She is Dandelion, hear her roar To some, Dandelion is just a weed, considered to be an invasive nuisance. She is uninvited. The truth is she is missed and misunderstood. Despite her brilliant yellow blooms akin to the respectable sunflower, they try to eradicate her. What they don’t realize is that she blooms just for them. Though they don’t appreciate her, she keeps trying for them. She keeps being herself, showing her bright, happy blossoms, trying to please them. She blooms unassumingly, knowing there is little hope they might see her for more than a blemish, yet she still holds out what little hope there is- hope for the day when she’ll finally be given a place of respect; hope for the moment when others will actually be happy to see her. She is resilientthe picture of a quiet patience, of forgiveness. She’s been granting the wishes of rose-cheeked children for millennia. They found her secrets becoming and her dried blooms turned into seed plumes irresistible. Those children saw her for who she really was- a kind and gentle beauty who seeks to make their wishes come true. Those same children chose her when they would bring a show love to grace vases over kitchen sinks. Where did all those children go? They must’ve grown up. They must’ve forgotten they used to think her a prize. They must’ve forgotten they once picked her with their small hands by the bouquets full to give to their mothers and grandmothers. They forgot they once valued her in all their childish enthusiasm. A lucky few didn’t out-
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grow all the magic we were born into. Some of us kept our infatuation with the pretty little flower that didn’t smell good, left pollen on our noses and fingers, and were the main ingredient in our mud pies and witch potions. We remember her. We still make wishes with her. We know that she is like a nurturing mother- a unique, nourishing, hardy, necessary and steadfast lady. However she might be pushed away, she will always find a way to return. It’s rather a comfort that she will always come back. Those who care to know her already know her wonderful secrets and all she offers to the world. She is a part of the Aster family and is heralded as a healer. She offers herself as a well-rounded digestive aid from dyspepsia and appetite loss among others, as well as a blood purifier. She has anti-inflammatory compounds in her leaves and roots. Her leaves and flowers are rich in vitamins A, C and K, and are moderate sources of beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, iron and manganese. Dandelion is a dish, completely edible from blossom to root. Dandelion’s root can be
harvested and eaten fresh or dried and added to soups. They can be used in tea and roasted and ground for a decaf-coffee substitute. Young, tender greens are a great addition to fresh salads or sautéed in garlic and lemon juice for a hearty side of greens. An Appalachian recipe calls for young Dandelion greens, bacon or ham, two eggs, 1/2 cup vinegar, sugar and flour. After soaking young Dandelion greens in water overnight, wash and sprinkle with salt. Cook ham or bacon in a frying pan and remove the meat. Add the eggs beaten with vinegar and a little sugar. If desired, brown a little flour in the pan drippings before adding the beaten eggs and vinegar to make a thicker gravy sauce. Pour the Dandelion greens into the hot gravy sauce to wilt slightly and serve hot. The flowers can be used to make wine and syrup, as well as can be dried and ground to make a natural yellow dye. Blossoms can also be used for tea, battered and fried (they are quite good) or eaten fresh. Folklore has Dandelion perched in wedding bouquets to assure good fortune; her petals were added to foods as a well wish to the happy couple on their wedding day and help them only remember the good things- much like the wishes we made as children. And, yet, she is still discarded, unwanted and called noxious. I, for one, hope she never gives up. I hope she keeps trying. I hope I can be like her one day. She is Dandelion. Hear her roar.
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Monterey Farmers Market grand reopening June 6 A grand reopening of Monterey Farmers Market has been set for Saturday, June 6. The market will be open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aside from the fresh crops and handicrafts from area crafts-people, you’ll be able to enjoy the musical styling of Sarah Morey from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. See you Saturday!
• VOTE Continued from 1A nessee House of Representatives for the 42nd House District. 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. Early Voting is for all eligible 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
• WATER Continued from 1A alternative water supply. You do not need to boil your water or take other actions.” “If you live in Monterey, your water is well within the limits,” Jarrett added. “If you live on Woodcliff, Jim Smith, Victory View, anywhere besides White Oak Flatt, you’re in compliance.” Jarrett suspects a wellwater line in a limestonerich area is contaminating the line via a cross-connection, driving up the pH level. Customers were assured maximum containment levels were set at levels expected to protect susceptible members of the population, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with existing health issues. However, the letter stated excessive exposure to THMs can cause liver, kidney and central nervous system issues, as well as an increased risk for developing cancer. National Center for Biotechnology Information resources Environmental Health Perspectives journal articles, one of which stated, “At elevated levels, THMs have been associ-
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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. MondayWednesday, 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. Cast your vote and choose your leadership. Visit putnamcountytn. gov/election-commission for information and voter registration.
ated with negative health effects such as cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.” According to the CDC, numerous epidemiologic studies of the relationships between the chlorinated water source and various cancers, adverse reproductive outcomes and cardiovascular disease have been inconclusive. The CDC also states that humans exposed to massive levels of THMs develop central nervous system depression and hepatotoxicity. Other adverse effects of THMs were the results of acute animal toxicity studies in rodents. CDC reports general population exposure to disinfection byproducts occurs through ingesting chlorinated water and inhaling the water vapor and dermal absorption may occur during bathing and swimming. The letter further explained that when the EPA establishes a maximum containment level standard, the standard is based on the assumption that water drinkers will consume two liters of water every day for 70 years. “If you drink a half-gallon of tap water every day for 70 years, they think
you have a 1 in 10,000 chance THMs might bother you,” Jarrett said. “It’s my hometown, too. My kids drink it.” Had been an immediate threat to the drinking water, Jarrett said he would have informed Monterey’s 1,900 water customers of the threat through every available media outlet, including radio, TV and newspapers. Monterey Water Department is flushing the lines in the affected area to bring fresher water to the endpoints of the lines where the sample was taken that showed the violation. THM levels increase with water age. Higher water temperatures can also affect the production of disinfection byproducts. The department is currently installing additional tank vents in all storage tanks to decrease the water temperature, to be installed by the end of July. The water treatment plant is now using new treatment chemicals to lower disinfection byproducts. The board estimated that the affected area pertained to about 60 water customers on that line. For more information, contact Jarrett at the Monterey water plant by calling 839-3339.
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Crawford 5 Loaves Food Pantry keeps families fed By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher As COVID-19 furloughs and shutdowns affect area families, 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Crawford received the support of grants and donations from organizations and businesses to help keep families fed. “Right now we are serving about 180 families a week,” 5 Loaves Food Pantry Director Doylene Farley said. “We’ve served up to 230 [in a week since the COVID19 shutdowns].” The food pantry volunteers were so thankful to have received support from local organizations and businesses, including grants from Tennessee Baptist Foundation, VECustomer Share Grants and TVA, snacks from Flowers Bakery in Crossville, boxes from Cumberland Container and LanMills and fresh lettuce from Tanimura & Antle Tennessee LLC in Livingston. The all-volunteer crew works tirelessly to gather supplies from Second Harvest Food Bank, Feed America First, Operation Share, Publix, and Food Lion to keep up with demand and distribute from the food pantry and its sponsored programs. Their “runners” pickup supplies from Nashville to Oneida at different facilities nearly every day to be able to pack boxes for their Friday distributions. After the March COVID19 closings, 5 Loaves Food Pantry sponsored and operated an additional site for five weeks partnering with Overton and Pickett EMS to open a needed site in Livingston. They averaged distributing 800 boxes of food per week to relieve families’ needs there.
• POMP Continued from 1A dents and parents to make sure everyone was well informed, encouraging students to wear their caps and gowns and decorate their modes of transportation for the parade. At the very least, Sampley and Bohannon Beeler hoped it would make the day special for the students and give them the opportunity to make a memory. On May 16, the parade route became the stage and the MHS Seniors “walked” across it in their vehicles. Because the classmates hadn’t seen each other in months, their reunion was beyond heartwarming. The streets were lined with people loving on the MHS Class of 2020.
5 Loaves Food Pantry in Crawford serves about 200 families every week to help alleviate the needs of families in the area. 5 Loaves Food Pantry volunteers Robbie Miller and Julie Check load boxes of food for community members.
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5 Loaves Food Pantry volunteer Doyle Howard assembles a box with food items and a little love to bring nourishment to struggling families. They are gearing up for a massive distribution in Crawford and have received enough donated funds to load two semitrucks in July. They have hopes that another grant will come through to be able to fund two more trucks in August to distribute in Livingston. “It probably couldn’t keep their cabinets full, but it helps to supplement,” Farley said. “I’ve had more than one person tell me that’s what gets them through. There are a lot of people who it helps them make a choice, they can pay a bill or they can buy their medicine.” The pantry has planned food distributions at Wilson Elementary School on June 19, July 10 and Aug. 1, as well as Overton County EMS office in Livingston on July 24 and Aug. 31 at 9 a.m. “Our mission is to serve
Christ by giving them a box of food,” said Farley. “We’re just trusting that box of food does something in their lives.” The food pantry began when two widows from Vine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church donated $200. The project began, needs were provided and they broke ground and built the building completely debt-free. Since then, it has been a blessing in the community, taking care of any who may need it. Sponsored by Vine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 5 Loaves Food Pantry is a 501©3 organization, and donations are tax-deductible. The pantry is located at 602 Vine Ridge Rd. and operates on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, call Patty at 445-3414 or 704-2499.
The Senior Cap & Gown Parade followed “The Loop” route, meeting back to take the cap throwing rite of passage photo. It was nothing short of celebratory. It was a win, and after all they had to miss out on this year, these seniors deserved the win. Parade organizers, participants and MHS seniors would like to extend an extra-special thank you to Monterey Police Department and Chief Randolph for all their help leading the parade and directing traffic, to Stonecom for media coverage and driving their 106.9 KICKS FM remote vehicle in the parade to play “Pomp & Circumstance,” to Monterey Volunteer Fire Department and Putnam County EMS for complet-
ing the parade escort, and Larry Wiley for making a commemorative video.
Laura Deaton sends adds more items to boxes to send down the assembly line of volunteers stocking boxes at 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Crawford.
A handful of 5 Loaves Food Pantry volunteers, including Robbie Miller, Julie Check, Doyle Howard, Harold Miller and Lois Wilson, helps keep the hungry community fed.
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Monterey residents, families and friends gathered along the streets of Monterey on May 16 to support and celebrate Monterey High School Senior Class of 2020. Students participating in the 2020 Cap & Gown Parade were greeted by their community members with balloons, posters and noisemakers who cheered as they paraded around the town loop on what would have been their graduation day.
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‘Space Force’ fails to launch
Summer is here at last and I am sure I am not the only one who thought it would never come. Finally we have warmer temperatures and can venture outside, away from the doom and gloom of the 24-hour news cycle. While there doesn’t seem to be many new upcoming shows on regular television, most of the streaming services are continuing to offer up new content - good news for when we have no choice but to stay indoors. Netflix, in particular, has had a lot of new releases lately. Their latest release is “Space Force,” starring Steve Carell. Season 1 of “Space Force” premiered on May 29, and will probably end up being one of Netflix’s most viewed shows of the summer because of its stellar cast and solid premise. It is, of course, based on President Trump’s creation of the U.S. Space Force, a new military branch. No matter which side of the political fence you fall on, it would be hard to deny that this is a good basis for a TV show. I think we are all curious about what a U.S. Space Force would look like in reality. With an all-star cast, including Carell, John Malkovich, Lisa Kudrow, Jane Lynch, Patrick Warburton, and the recently departed Fred Willard, one would think that Netflix’s “Space Force” would be a sure-fire hit. However, even with the show’s promising concept and the inclusion of so many Hollywood heavy-weights,
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“Space Force” still manages to miss the mark. I watched five out of the 10 episodes in season 1, but that was as far as I could get. I really wanted to like “Space Force” and I kept hoping it would improve with each episode, but I think it only got worse. I just didn’t find it that funny. Sure, I experienced moments of laughter, but those moments were few and far between. This says a lot about the show’s writing, considering the caliber of comedians within the cast. In regards to that cast, many should have been given much more prominent roles, instead of the cameo-like appearances we received. Lisa Kudrow’s role as Maggie, the wife of General Mark R. Naird (Steve Carell), is particularly problematic. Early on in the show, we find out that Maggie is in prison, but by the end of Episode 5 we still have no idea why she is there or how long we can expect to see her there. Ultimately “Space Force” is another poorly executed comedy, like so many others we see these days. Quite
frankly it never should have been released without some major re-tooling because it had the potential to be something really special. I think this is the problem with shows being released by the season. Audiences don’t have a chance to allow their voices to be heard if an entire season premieres before anyone has ever seen the first episode. At least in regular television there is time to make changes throughout the course of a season if the ratings are dismal. Despite “Space Force’s” problems, I would not be surprised to see a second season at some point. It has a lot of star power and, probably, money behind it. If this happens though, it needs to improve significantly. There needs to be a major overhaul in the writing and in the way the show uses some of its cast members. In the meantime, I would recommend binging something else to avoid disappointment. • • • Paula Tudor graduated cum laude from Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies emphasizing English and Communication. She is a freelance writer and a distinguished blogger/online correspondent, with more than three thousand followers on twitter. The bulk of her work can be found at paulas-soapbox. blogspot.com and at paulatudor.com.
CCP announces 2020 season reopening plan On Tuesday, June 3, Cumberland County Playhouse Producing Director Bryce McDonald and Artistic Director Britt Hancock released the following statement regarding their plan to reopen the building that has been shuttered since March: “After careful consideration and extensive guidance from state and local Tennessee government, the Playhouse has made the difficult decision to postpone our 2020 Summer Season to 2021. This includes our productions of ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE, CINDERELLA, HOW I BECAME A PIRATE and NEWSIES. This postponement is in addition to our previously canceled productions of CLUE, THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY, DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL, FLAT STANLEY, and NOTHING’S GONNA STOP US NOW. All canceled shows will move to our 2021 season. “This decision was necessary to ensure the safety of our patrons, staff, and volunteers and for the financial health of the theater. We want nothing more than to provide great entertainment to you and honor the purchases that you have already made. As an institution that relies on ticket sales for its survival, this closure has been devastating to the Playhouse. During this difficult and alarming economic time, the Board of Directors of the Playhouse has mandated that we strictly adhere to our Box Office policy that all sales are final and that
there be no refunds. Rest assured that we will offer a service for the money you have already spent on tickets. The Box Office staff will contact you regarding ticket exchanges and alternate dates and will issue you a voucher equal to the number of tickets purchased for the shows that were canceled during the state’s closure. This voucher is good for any ticket for the remainder of our Fall/Winter 2020 season or for tickets in the 2021 season. “We plan to reopen our indoor facilities with ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING on Aug. 14, and the remainder of our 2020 season will proceed as scheduled. Tickets are still on sale for our Fall/Winter shows: ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, ALABAMA STORY, SCROOGE, and PLAID TIDINGS. You may purchase tickets online now. “Our summer performing arts camps (T3 SPARC and SPARC Jr.), which were scheduled for June 16 through June 19 and June 23 through June 26, have also unfortunately been canceled for this season. If you have already paid for either of these camps, you will be contacted by our
Education staff. “The Playhouse won’t necessarily be closed this summer, though. We’re looking at alternatives for an exciting OUTDOOR SUMMER SEASON that will potentially open in mid-July. We are excited by the possibility of offering family-friendly entertainment this summer in our outdoor concert space. This will ensure the safety of our patrons as we abide by social distancing guidelines, while also offering a unique outdoor experience. We are currently finalizing these plans and will make an announcement very soon! “As always, we genuinely thank you for your ongoing support. Know that we will contact you to process your ticket exchanges and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to getting back to work as much as you look forward to seeing great shows! Rest assured that with your support, the Playhouse will be back soon - and better than ever! “We will update our Facebook page and website as soon as we have more information.” Visit their website ccplayhouse.com and like them on Facebook @ccplayhouse.
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: OUTDOOR FUN ACROSS 1. Sacred song 6. Chowed down 9. Acoustic repetition 13. Capital of Vietnam 14. 4 qts. 15. Teamsters’ group 16. Affair, in Paris 17. Bit of binary code 18. Part of TNT 19. *Sleeping under the stars 21. *Horticulturist’s hangout 23. Articulate 24. Combustible pile 25. Joe Louis move 28. Epiphany guests 30. Forgo 35. WWII side 37. *Bonfire fodder 39. Royal topper 40. Tiny river 41. Pond buildup 43. Miners’ passage 44. Best not mentioned 46. *What seekers do 47. Fairytale beginning
48. Same as “slow down” 50. Upper hand 52. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 53. Threads 55. Pie ____ ____ mode 57. *a.k.a. shuttlecock 60. *Flying saucer 64. 2 halves of a diameter 65. Pilot’s deadline 67. *Fire starter 68. Triangular road sign 69. ____ Luis Obispo 70. “Die Lorelei” poet 71. Other than what is 72. One laid 73. Poker stakes DOWN 1. First-rate, slangily 2. Ditto 3. Soon, to a bard 4. They are usually drunken 5. Biblical prophetess 6. Full of excitement 7. *Sun kiss 8. Funereal lament 9. “National Velvet” author ____ Bagnold 10. Give a ticket 11. Sound warning 12. Lennon’s wife 15. State of agitation 20. African antelope
22. “Who ___ we kidding?” 24. a.k.a toes 25. *Banned lawn darts 26. Type of rotation 27. “The Hobbit” hobbit 29. *Played with a driver 31. Bye in Palermo 32. Lacked, for short 33. The oldest Goldberg sibling 34. *Skier’s turf 36. Snail-like 38. *Volleyball turf 42. Painter Degas 45. Beat the Joneses 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Eli Manning’s first name 54. Ganders’ companions 56. *Famous ski town 57. Get-out-of-jail money 58. ____ of March 59. Make someone angry 60. Jack London’s “White ____” 61. *Fisherman’s supply 62. Marine eagle 63. Augments 64. Pastrami partner 66. *”You’re it!” game
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