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Volume 8 Issue 5
Scribe Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
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Special Graduation Issue Remember our heroes on Memorial Day
Free Fishing Day June 11
Tennessee Free Fishing Day is on Saturday, June 11, and anyone (resident or non-resident) of any age may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters! Even better, if you are 15 years old or younger, you may fish free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day, June 11, and running through the following Friday, June 17. Finding a place to fish is easier than ever. Starting in late spring, all you need to do is go to www.tnwildlife.org to view the 2022 Kid’s Fishing Events. Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, Agency owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Please consult with lake operators if you have any questions about the status of a particular facility.
A most egg-cellent day The Town of Monterey’s annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 16, welcoming children from toddler to 12 years of age to join in the fun and hop down the bunny trail.
Ivana Vazquez and Emiliano Peña put their best foot forward, gathering baskets full of Easter eggs, including some prize eggs.
Photos by Rebekah Beeler The community’s children, at right, come out in droves to scoop up the colorful Easter eggs and fill their baskets to the brim at the annual Monterey Easter Egg Hunt on April 16.
Jaxon Duffer and Emerlee Kennedy are thrilled with their full baskets at the Monterey Easter Egg Hunt.
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1 section, 12 pages Community...... 1, 3, 6 Events................ 2-3 Sports.................... 7 Opinion.................. 4 Puzzles.................. 5 Graduates.......... 8-12 Paid for by Cameron Sexton for State Representative, Mark Elmore, Treasurer
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Sandwich Board MHS Class of 1971 Reunion set for May 14 The Monterey High School graduating class of 1971 will hold its reunion on Saturday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Monterey VFW Post 6277. The cost is $25 per person. Rib City is catering the event. Mail a check to MHS Class of 1971 to 1174 Belmont Dr., Cookeville, TN 38506. Call Ken Hall for additional information at 931- 239-3318. Monterey Class of 1960 to hold reunion June 4 The Monterey High School Class of 1960 has planned its 62nd reunion. The event will be held at the Golden Corral in Cookeville on Saturday, June 4, from 3-5 p.m. The class has reserved the restaurant’s party room for the event. There is no charge for the event except for your meal. For more information, contact Sue Ann Dunn at sueanndunn@comcast.net or 423-413-5717. Monterey Farmers Market open for new season Monterey Farmers Market is now open on Saturdays from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Monterey Farmers Market seeks vendors to sell produce, eggs, meats, baked goods, and handmade crafts during the 2022 season. Registration for vendors to participate at the Monterey Farmers Market this year are open at the Monterey Depot Museum. For more information, contact Rafferty Cleary, Monterey Cultural Administrator, at 839-2111.
Garden Club meets second Tuesdays The Monterey Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of each month. Come and listen to guest speakers, watch demonstrations and get tips for successful gardening. The clubs is active in the Monterey community and offer scholarships to Monterey High School graduates. They would love to have you join them. For more information, please contact Monterey Garden Club President, Jan Stansell at (214) 208-5243 or email montereytngardenclub@yahoo.com. They look forward to seeing you there! Monterey Hilltop Chorale reconvenes in August Monterey Hilltop Chorale, an all volunteer choir under the direction of Francis Eldridge will start the new season’s reshersals in August. The Chorale meets at Monterey United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on Mondays. They always welcome new members. The Chorale performs free concerts for the community and supports local causes with love offerings collected at the door. They are also seeking sponsorships to help with the cost of sheet music, supplies and professional pianist. Sponsorships are yearly and sponsor logos will be featured on the concert programs. For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact Kathy at kradel1010@gmail.com or Joy at cedesigners@outlook. com.
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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. Monterey Senior Center plans programs Make plans to check out the Monterey Senior Center. • Exercise– Chair exercises Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. • Bridge– Monday and Thursday at 1 p.m. • Bingo- Thursday at 10 a.m. • Wednesday Socials: 10:30 a.m. 30-attendee maximum for special guest presentations. Make reservations to attend. • Thursday Extras: 10 a.m. BINGO • Friday Art: 10 a.m. 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 VFW meet first Thursdays VFW Post 6277 meeting
time has changed. Post meeting will remain on the first Thursday of every month but will now begin at 7 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. SCV active in community The Champ FergusonStanding 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. SSHS/Monterey Hometown Project meets The Standing Stone Historical Society/Monterey Hometown Project meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Monterey Lions Club. The Society plans the annual Standing Stone Day celebration, a local holiday that is observed annually on the second Saturday in October. Monterey Hometown Project meets directly 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. Email standingstoneday@gmail.com. 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.
are available at 108 E. Commercial Ave.
Check out Monterey Branch Library A monthly quilting class is held on the third Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. Bring your quilting project, learn from experienced quilters and enjoy the company. Free violin lessons began at the library on March 3, open to students 8 to 80 years old. Classes are on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. There are limited seats in class and limited instruments for lease. To reserve, call 839-2103. Download the Libby app and use your library card number to download ebooks, audiobooks and magazines to use at home. Using personal computer? Go to https:// reads.overdrive.com/. Friends of the Monterey Library Book Sale is set for the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used book donations are accepted during normal library hours. Please come and support the library and join Friends of the Monterey Library. The library is located at 401 E. Commercial Ave, Monterey. 839-2103.
Standing Stone Day Oct. 8 The 42nd annual Standing Stone Day celebration of Monterey’s Cherokee heritage and the Standing Stone Monument will be observed on Saturday, Oct. 8. Festivities this year will include a parade, scavenger hunt, Native presentation, craft vendors, car show and food trucks. The event will also feature live music by crowd favorite Caleb and Leann. The Miss Standing Stone Beauty Pageant date is set for Saturday, Sept. 17.
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. Lions Building for event rental 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
The Old Gray to host Freedom Fest The big kickoff for Independence Day weekend, The Old Gray has planned “Freedom Fest” for Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2. To celebrate the nation’s birth, the two-day patriotic event will feature country music, fireworks, a BBQ cook off, food and vendors. The lineup includes Chris Janson and Davisson Brothers performing on Friday night and appearances by Ty Herndon, Darryl Worley, Andy Griggs and more on Saturday night. Fireworks shows will be displayed both nights. Tickets are available for purchase now by visiting theoldgray. com. Also like them on Facebook at “The Old Gray.” Titus House wants to help Need clothes? We can help! Titus House, 306 W. Crawford Ave. in Monterey, provides free clothing to anyone in need. Titus House is open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, except for October when it will be 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 • SANDWICH BOARD•
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Lions support future Woodcliff Singing May 21 leaders through T-ball
Woodcliff Baptist Church, Woodcliff Rd. in Monterey, will host a Church Singing on Saturday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Join in and enjoy the evening event featuring Stoney and Beth Buckner.
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Monterey Lions Club president Ken Hall presents a donation check to T-ball coach Spencer Delk on April 29. The Monterey Lions Club sponsors this team every year as a service to the community. Today’s kids are tomorrow’s leaders.
Sandwich Board 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. The Cottage Thrift Store open The Cottage thrift store at the Monterey United Methodist Church offers new inventory and new pricing. 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. Putnam County Clean Up Commission offers service hours Putnam County Clean Commission offers volunteer opportunities for anyone needing to earn service hours or for anyone who simply wants to help keep Putnam County beautiful. All ages are welcome. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information, visit www.cleancommission.com/service-hours or email the commission at cleancommission@gmail. com.
Commodity Distribution The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Putnam County on Thursday, June 9, from 9 a.m. until noon at Trinity Assembly of God “The Nest.” Sign-up will be available at the distribution site. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.
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‘Outer Range’ goes into the unknown By Paula Tudor, Scribe columnist Science fiction has never been my favorite entertainment genre. I have always gravitated more toward shows and movies that I could relate to. Sometimes, however, it’s nice to have an escape. The trick to watching science fiction, for me at least, is to not try too hard to make the story make sense, because most of the time it won’t anyway. As long as the acting is good, I can usually suspend the reality of disbelief no matter how implausible the story may be. In April, Amazon premiered a western/science fiction show called “Outer Range.” It centers around the Abbott family and their ranch. As the family faces the possibility of their ranch being taken over, the head of the family, Royal (Josh Brolin), stumbles upon a black hole on his land. In the show’s first episode the hole is likened to the myth of the Greek god Kronos, who was said to have used his scythe to separate the heavens and earth, the unknown and the known. Whether this is a concept the show is going to stick with or it’s just speculation from the characters remains to be seen, but it at least provides the audience with some sense of the hole’s origin. Aside from the possibility of losing their ranch, the fam-
ily is also dealing with the disappearance of one of their own; the wife of Royal’s son Perry (Tom Pelphrey). One night outside a bar, Perry gets into a fight with Trevor (Matt Lauria), the son of the man who wants to steal the Abbotts’ land and accidentally kills him. Royal throws Trevor’s body into the black hole, thinking that he will just disappear into an abyss. This turns out not to be true when Trevor’s body turns back up a few days later. Other than Royal, the only other person who knows about the black hole is a young drifter named Autumn, who is camping out on the Abbotts’ land. Autumn is apparently somehow connected to the land, but even she doesn’t know why. In the beginning of the series, she pushes Royal into the hole, only to have him return, of course. The interesting part of this interaction is that Royal seems to have traveled through time inside the hole, which opens up infinite possibilities for the show and its direction. “Outer Range” will not be everyone’s cup of tea. Typically it is not mine either, but there is something intriguing about it that draws you in. The cast, which consists of Josh Brolin (Dune), Lilli Taylor (Perry Mason- 2020
version), Imogen Poots (Vivarium), and Tom Pelphrey (Ozark), is captivating. They make an otherwise strange, nonsensical show compelling and interesting. I am particularly pleased to see Pelphrey get more screen time. I’ve followed his career for a while now and he is definitely one to watch. I am not as familiar with Poots’s career; however, in “Outer Range” she absolutely steals every scene she is in. The acting alone is reason enough to watch it and, for some, it might be the only reason. If it is, I suggest at least watching the first few episodes. You may be familiar with some of the cast members already. For the ones you aren’t yet familiar with, you can be certain you will see them again. The entire first season of “Outer Range” is streaming now on Amazon Prime. • • • 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 3,000 followers on Twitter. The bulk of her work can be found at paulas-soapbox. blogspot.com and at paulatudor.com.
May is Mental Health Month As you may know, May is Mental Health Month, an annual observance designed to increase awareness about mental health and mental illness. Good mental health is essential to overall health and personal well-being. It also contributes to the ability to lead a healthy, balance and productive life. Since 1949, Mental Health America and their affiliates across the country have led the observance of May as Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all age groups. These illnesses are common, recurrent, and often serious, but they are treatable, and many people do recover. Unfortunately, many people do not seek treatment for mental health issues for several reasons. They may not be completely aware of the extent of their problem, they may be hesitant to contact a mental health professional because
they fear they will be stigmatized, or they may not know how to access services. Yet overall, the quality of life is greatly improved when a person with a mental health concern or problem seeks help and receives appropriate treatment from a qualified professional. Addressing the mental health needs of a child is the responsibility of everyone in their circle of influence, including parents, teachers, coaches, doctors, and other community leaders. One of the leading causes of suicide attempts across all ages is depression. Mental or addictive disorders are associated with 90% of suicides. In 2020, the most recent figures available, suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 10 – 24 in the Volunteer State. In a survey conducted by the CDC, 19.2% of high school youth said they had “seriously considered suicide within the last 12 months.” If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or thinking about suicide, get help now. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is
a free resource, available 24 hours a day for anyone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Crisis Text Line is a free 24/7 text line where trained crisis counselors support individuals in crisis. Text “Jason” to 741741 to speak with a compassionate, trained Crisis Counselor. Confidential support 24/7, for free. The Jason Foundation is another available resource. The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth suicide through educational programs that equip youth, parents, educators, and the community with the tools and resources to identify and assist at-risk youth. Many times, a young person will exhibit clear warnings signs prior to an attempt. By knowing the warning signs, and knowing how to help, you could save a life. Visit The Jason Foundation’s website to learn more about youth suicide, the warning signs, and how you can help make a difference. The Jason Foundation has never charged a school, community, or individual for the use of their programs or resources.www. jasonfoundation.com.
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Dave Says Simple keys to small business success
Dear Dave, Do you have any advice on how to start a car wash and detailing business? What things should I consider first, and what do I keep in mind over the long run? Andrew Dear Andrew, I’m excited for you, man! And I love your ambitious spirit. Working for yourself is one of the toughest and most rewarding things anyone can do. It’ll take a lot of blood, sweat and tears to be successful, and you’ll experience some of the highest highs and lowest lows in the process. But, if you don’t absolutely love cars and everything that goes into keeping them clean and looking great, I’d advise looking into another line of work. In other words, if you’re thinking about this kind of business just because it’s plausible or a way to make money, chances are you’re not going to be happy or stick with it very long. In that case, it’s really more of a side job than a business. Is this something you’d want to be doing every day five years from now? Think about possibly having a team to lead and work with, too, at some point. Then, lay out a smart business plan, and write up everything from your marketing strategies to the cost of start-up equipment and supplies, to what your projected revenues are, and the per unit charges for all your services and widgets. Work this up like you had to prepare a report for a college class, and that’s what a business plan looks like. You’ll always do a better job, and have more fun, when you’re part of something you love. And when it comes to running the business, stay away from debt,
Dave Ramsey pay cash and don’t be afraid to grow slowly. Be patient, be smart and give people a quality, reasonably-priced product and friendly, professional service. If you do all these things, there’s a good chance you’ll be successful. Best of luck, Andrew!
Teach them, don’t enable them
Dear Dave, My younger brother and his wife did their taxes last month and learned they owe $15,000 to the IRS. I love them both, but they are extremely irresponsible with money. I know they have a lot of credit card debt, too. I am debt-free, including my home after following your plan, and would like to help them. I was thinking about taking out a one-time loan from the bank to help cover what they owe the IRS, because my emergency fund is a little low after a recent car accident. Under the circumstances, would this be okay? Carson Dear Carson, In my mind, “help” would be aiding them in changing their ways with money. I don’t say this to be sarcastic or mean, but it’s the truth about where they are in life right now. They both need to be educated, not enabled, when it comes to their behavior with money. This doesn’t mean they’re bad people, but it does mean you don’t need to be a party to,
or a temporary fix for, their bad financial decisions. Some people might say taking this attitude would mean you don’t love and care about your brother and his wife. Those people would be wrong. You’ve already told me they won’t behave with money, so at this point it would kind of be like giving a drunk a drink. You don’t give more money to people who won’t behave with it. That solves nothing, and in most cases it just reinforces the negative behavior. This might be a good opportunity to sit down with your brother and his wife, and have a firm—but gentle—talk about their situation. Maybe you could offer to teach them the things that worked for you when it comes to finances, using the Baby Steps as your guide. And make sure they get in touch with the IRS about a payment plan. I know you love them, but you can’t fix this for them. In some cases, the best thing you can give someone is the understanding that they need to change their behavior. Hopefully, with you as their inspiration and support, they can learn how to manage their finances wisely. Good luck, and God bless you all, Carson! — Dave • • • Dave Ramsey is a seventime #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.
Legislation: Education reform focus of final week of session From Senator Paul Bailey
The 112th General Assembly concluded its business for the 2022 legislative session on Thursday afternoon and adjourned “sine die”. The session was highlighted by a historic investment in education that centered around an update to the state’s education funding formula through the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act.
I am proud of the work we did this session. We made significant investments in students, Tennesseans and the future of our state. Many years of sound fiscal management have strengthened Tennessee’s economy and propelled the state into a strong fiscal position that has allowed us to cut taxes year after year while state revenues continue to increase. And with our rainy day fund now at historic a level of $1.8 billion, what-
ever awaits us in the future, Tennessee will be ready. In the no-debt, balanced budget we allocated over $280 million in tax and fee relief for Tennesseans. This included $80 million for a sales tax holiday on groceries for the month of August and $121 million to eliminate the state’s license plate registration fee for one year.
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MHS Purple vs. White Game set for May 17
Monterey High School Football Purple vs. White Game is set for Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. The game is open to the public and free to attend. Everyone is invited. Concessions will be available. The Wildcat Closet Sale of last season’s merchandise will also be sold from the concession stand. Go, Cats, go!
7 Farm Bureau 8 Mrs Torie’s Tiny Tots Preschool • SESSION • Continued from 4 With $1 billion in new funding for education through our new funding formula, our historic investment in education will have a big impact on student success. TISA updates the way Tennessee funds public education for the first time in over 30 years to empower each student to read proficiently by third grade, prepare each high school graduate for postsecondary success, and provide resources needed to all students to ensure they succeed. Under the new funding formula, all school districts in the state of Tennessee will receive more funding, with the exact increases depending on the student population being served. TISA uses four criteria to determine the amount of funding a district will receive: base funding, weights, direct funding, and outcomes funding. Expanding benefits for firefighters injured in the line of duty In 2019, I sponsored and passed the Barry Brady Act so that firefighters would be eligible to receive workers compensation benefits for certain cancers. It established a presumption that any conditions or impairments of full-time firefighters were caused by certain occupational cancers which
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occurred while on the job. Cancers covered are: nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, colon cancer, skin cancer, and multiple myeloma. This year, I sponsored legislation to expand the Barry Brady Act to include leukemia and testicular cancer to the list of cancers covered under workers compensation benefits. Our firefighters put their lives at risk every day and expose themselves to harmful air and toxic chemicals. I am very grateful for the work of our firefighters and pleased that we are making moves to ensure that in the tragic event a firefighter develops cancer linked to his line of work, that he is covered. Election Integrity Other issues addressed in the Senate this week include a measure to further enhance the integrity of elections in Tennessee. It requires each voting machine used by a county election commission to have the capability of producing a voter-verified paper audit trail by 2024. The paper record must be either marked manually by the voter or with the assistance of a device that includes human-readable voter selections that the voter may check for accuracy before the vote is cast. Cutting taxes for farmers As part of the $280 million in tax relief to Tennesseans, our Senate approved legislation, which I
cosponsored, that provides tax relief to farmers. It allows farmers to avoid paying sales tax on items and services used for agriculture production, including buildings materials, repair services, and labor, among other expenses. The tax reduction totals $2.8 million, and is meant to mirror tax reductions that manufacturers in Tennessee currently receive. The bill does not apply to items including automobiles, household appliances, or fuel used in vehicles that travel on public highways in the state. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. Cutting taxes for broadband internet To expand access to broadband internet throughout the state, our Senate unanimously passed a bill I cosponsored called the Tennessee Broadband Investment Maximization Act. It establishes a temporary, three-year sales tax exemption for purchases of infrastructure used in providing broadband internet. The sales tax exemption created by the bill does not apply to sales of personal consumer electronics. Since our session has adjourned, I will be out in the district briefing our communities on this session’s achievements. We can be very proud of where Tennessee stands as a state, and I look forward to sharing this with you. It is an honor and privilege to serve you. God Bless.
ACROSS 1. Like a bug on windshield noise 6. G-man 9. Type of race 13. Late actor Ledger 14. Waikiki necklace 15. Group of lions 16. Knight’s shiny garb 17. Ensign, for short 18. One to beat 19. *Graduation proof 21. *”School’s Out” singer 23. An indigenous person in Laos 24. 6-shooter 25. Founder of People’s Republic of China 28. Porous rock 30. *MFA or BA 35. Comrade in arms 37. Be inclined 39. Had in mind 40. Was a passenger 41. Ventricular beater 43. Same as ayah 44. ____ Trick, rock band 46. Nicholas II, e.g. 47. Initiation ceremony, e.g. 48. “Pollock” actor Ed 50. Foolish one 52. Ever, to a poet 53. “House of Gucci” star 55. Masters Tournament peg 57. *Mortarboard attachment 60. *”No more ____, no more books” 64. Fancy boat 65. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 67. Arm bones 68. Orderly arrangement 69. Granola grain 70. Gustatory sensation 71. Lord Byron’s composition 72. Dashboard unit 73. Weasel’s aquatic cousin DOWN 1. Herring’s cousin 2. “Frasier” actress Gilpin 3. Bulb holder 4. Coral reef island 5. Neck cavity
6. Pestilence pest 7. Even, to a poet 8. “Saturday Night Fever” music genre 9. Type of coffee maker 10. Gauche or Droite in Paris 11. Month of Purim 12. Styling product 15. For the time being, Latin (2 words) 20. Cave opening 22. Like Hemingway’s certain man on sea 24. Type of rummy 25. *One in “Pomp and Circumstance” series 26. Hello to Israel Kamakawiwo’ole 27. Ahead in years 29. *”You have brains in your head, you have ____ in your shoes”
31. Cleats to soccer player 32. China grass 33. Related on mother’s side 34. Olden days anesthetic 36. *School ____, which is about 180 days 38. No-win situation 42. Old-hat 45. Wilbur’s home 49. *Famous frat house 51. Adjective in sheet music 54. Low light 56. Enthusiastic approval 57. Tropical edible root 58. Land measure 59. A fake 60. Beaten by walkers 61. Research facil. 62. It’s better than never? 63. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex” 64. Small dog’s bark 66. *Gown’s companion
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Alex Vaughn cannot wait to show his dad the big prize he got at the Monterey Easter Egg Hunt. Photos by Rebekah Beeler
When the egg hunt begins, Judah Shirah zips across Whitaker Park to get ahead of the crowd.
Scarlett Harrison and Daniel Johnson, at right, are busy counting the mound of eggs they collected at the Monterey Easter Egg Hunt.
Rhiannon Matthews is sweetly serenaded by her big brother, Xavier, playing his harmonica after the egg hunt.
Ivan and Aridna Zaragoza had a full morning successfully filling their Easter baskets at the Monterey Easter Egg Hunt on April 16.
Reilly Phillips, at right, is excited about his prize from the Monterey Easter Egg Hunt.
Greyson Nagi hops over to Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary to claim his prize.
After the egg hunt, Esther Phillips hitches a ride on her daddy’s shoulders.
Highland Sports 7 Randolph walk off grand slam for the win!
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Delk named May 10 TSSAA Title IX Trailblazer for the week of May 10 Long-time Monterey coach takes advantage of post-secondary opportunities
Courtesy of TSSAA.org Judy Flatt Delk grew up playing travel slow-pitch softball as well as playing basketball and throwing shot for the track & field team at Cookeville High School. Upon her high school graduation in 1974, Judy received an athletic scholarship to Tennessee Tech University. She noted that Title IX opened the door for her to be able to afford college. With three children in college simultaneously, her parents would not have been able to afford tuition for them all, and without sports, she likely would have sought out a job instead of college. At Tennessee Tech, she played on the school’s very first volleyball team in addition to the basketball team. Delk noted that there was no high school volleyball at the time, so her freshman year at Tennessee Tech was her first exposure to volleyball. That year, the volleyball team just missed out on a national tournament berth, but they did make the tournament in basketball, allowing her to travel to places she feels she would have not had the opportunity to visit otherwise. By her sophomore year, Delk was a starter in volleyball, which she remained through the rest of her collegiate career. Upon graduation from Tennessee Tech in 1978, she accepted a teaching position at Monterey High School and convinced the principal to allow her to form the school’s first softball team for the 1979-1980 school year. With no budget for uniforms, the girls wore the baseball team’s old uniforms for many years.
Judy Delk Eventually, they had enough money to buy new womens’ shirts and utilized a teacher’s screenprinter to resourcefully add numbers to the jerseys. However, they only had 4 screen printed numbers available to them, so they had to use all of the combinations of those 4 numbers to make enough jersey numbers for the team (3, 7, 37, 73, 33, 77, etc.). Delk continued to teach and coach at Monterey for 20 years. In 1998, she accepted a science teaching position at Upperman High School with the promise that she would coach softball for 4 years. 15 seasons later, she retired from coaching and teaching after developing the Upperman softball team into a strong program. Upon graduation from Tennessee Tech in 1978, she accepted a teaching position at Monterey High School and convinced the principal to allow her to form the school’s first softball team for the 1979-1980 school year. With no budget for uniforms, the girls wore the baseball team’s old uniforms for many years. Eventually, they had enough money to buy new womens’ shirts and utilized a teacher’s screenprinter to resourcefully add numbers to the jerseys.
However, they only had 4 screen printed numbers available to them, so they had to use all of the combinations of those 4 numbers to make enough jersey numbers for the team (3, 7, 37, 73, 33, 77, etc.). Delk continued to teach and coach at Monterey for 20 years. In 1998, she accepted a science teaching position at Upperman High School with the promise that she would coach softball for 4 years. 15 seasons later, she retired from coaching and teaching after developing the Upperman softball team into a strong program. For her coaching accomplishments, Monterey High School named their new softball facility Delk Field in her honor in 2018. In her 40 years of teaching and 35 years of coaching, Delk worked tirelessly to increase female involvement in athletics, racking up a softball coaching record of 338-88 and leading her teams to 16 district championships, 6 regional championships, 13 sub-state appearances, and 4 state tournament appearances. Her 1986 team was the runner-up at the state championships. Coach Delk has also been named district “Coach of the Year” and “Teacher of the Year” more times than she could count. Many of her players developed into coaches and physical education teachers who work throughout the Upper Cumberland area. For this reason, we salute Judy Flatt Delk as this week’s TSSAA Title IX Trailblazer.
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Monterey Baseball Team celebrates with Silas Randolph, center, for his walk off grand slam, clinching the win against Stone Memorial High School Panthers on May 3. With the bases loaded and MHS Wildcats down 6-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Panthers, senior Silas Randolph hits a walk off grand slam for the win! It was the perfect end to the Senior Night game.
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Trevor Spivey, above right, is ready for kindergarten after his ride in the Monterey LBJC Headstart Graduation Parade on May, 9. Monterey Headstart gets two thumbs up from Liam Wilson, above left, as he graduates from the early learning program. The Monterey LBJC Headstart organized a graduation parade for their Class of 2022 students who will be going to kindergarten in the fall. Parents, guardians, family members, pre-k teachers and community members joined together with their decorated modes of transportation, including ATVs and painted ponies, to make the event extra special. Congratulations, little graduates! You’re going places! Monterey LBJC Headstart pre-k teacher Amanda Reed, at left, is proud of her little all star, Waylon, who graduated and will be attending kindergarten in the fall.
