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Volume 7 Issue 5
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
Board votes Ward 4 alderman By Rebekah Beeler
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In a special-called meeting on April 19, the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to seat Bill Wiggins in the vacant Ward 4 Alderman seat after a vote to reopen nominations failed. The second nomination was intedned for Jon Phillips. Rebecca Iaquinta withdrew her nomination for
Monterey Mayor JJ Reels swears in Ward 4 Alderman Bill Wiggins.
the seat in made by Amy Martin, Ward 1 Alder-
woman, during the regular session April board meet-
ing. “I said that I would withdraw so that Jon Phillips could take that seat, since Bill had indicated to him that he would step back, as well,” said Iaquinta, who served as Monterey Alder-
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woman for 8 years. Wiggins remained nominated. “I think we’ve had enough dynasty politics,” Iaquinta said. “The one constant of success is change. We need to set term limits.” After vetting Phillips as a nominee for the seat prior to the special-called meeting, a motion was made by Alex Garcia, Ward 1 Alderman, to reopen nominations for the vacant Ward 4 seat, seconded by Martin.
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The vote to reopen nominations failed 5-2, with no votes by Ward 2 Aldermen Jim Whitaker, and Mark Farley, Ward 3 Aldermen James “Coonie” Foster and Charles “Pokey” Looper and Ward 4 Alderman Nathan Walker to two yes votes by Martin and Garcia. “I would like to know
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Carrie Brown-Jones, Monterey High School Drama Club director, presents medals to the department’s graduating seniors, Ivy Padgett and Hannah Maddle.
Monterey High School Drama Club performed a poignant collection of scenes for their spring production of “Our Place” April 30 and May 1.
“Our Place” Cast list: Megan Erickson Elizabeth Freeman Lucas Walker Allison Clark Samuel Clark Hannah Maddle Ivy Padgett
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1 section, 10 pages News.................1, 5 School..................3 Graduation.....6-8, 10 OpEd....................4 Puzzles.................6
And action! Monterey High School Drama Club’s production of “Our Place” by Terry Gabbard on April 30 and May 1 brings the school’s favorite players to the stage.
Monterey High School Club students perform “Our Place” which resonates with the audience illustrating the idea to not take things for granted because they can change in a moment’s notice.
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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.
Join Monterey Pickers on Tuesday nights
Come out and enjoy some good ol’ mountain music with the Monterey Pickers on Tuesday nights at about 6 p.m. at the Monterey Farmers Market on Holly St. Weather permitting.
839-2111 for more information. Monterey Farmers Market is also open and available for yard sales. Hours are Thursday evenings 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call the Monterey Depot Museum for a permit at 839-2111.
SCV active in community
The Champ Ferguson- Standing Stone Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Post 2014 Help preserve Southern Heritage and join in the Capt. Champ Ferguson-Standing Stone #2014 Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). For more information, contact Jack Looper at 445-2050 or Rooster Barnes at 5102211. God Save the South!
SSHS/Monterey Hometown Project meets
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.
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.
Monterey Senior Center to reopen in May
FCE Club meets fourth Monday
Monterey VFW meet first Thursdays
The Monterey Senior Center has announced it intends to reopen in May. Make plans to check out the Monterey Senior Center. • Exercise– Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. • Bridge– Monday and Thursday at 1 p.m. • Bingo- Thursday at 10 a.m. • Wednesday Socials: 10:30 a.m. • Thursday Extras: 10 a.m. • 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 839-8053. 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.
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.
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.
Farmers Market open
Monterey Farmers Market is open. Vender permits are available at the Monterey Historic Depot. Call
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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.
Lions Building for event rental
Starting in July, the Monterey Lions Club will be renting out the Club’s building for parties, events and gatherings. The cost is $50 for a 3-hour slot and $100 for an all day event. For those who would like to rent the Monterey Lions Club building for their event, call 931-839-2350. Contact Mike Callahan at 839-2350 for more information. Forms are available at 108 E. Commercial Ave.
Join Monterey Disaster Response Team
The Monterey Lions Club Disaster Relief is a nonprofit 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 Branch Library open Saturdays
Monterey Branch Library is now open on Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stop by and check out our latest reading materials. On your visit, 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. 401 E Commercial Ave, Monterey. 839-2103.
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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Titus House wants to help
Need clothes? We can help! Titus House, 306 W. Crawford Avenue in Monterey, provides free clothing to anyone in need. Titus Hous is open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon except for September and October when it is open the third Saturday. Titus House accepts donations of clean, dry clothing in bags or boxes. These may be dropped off at Titus House. Please put donations underneath the carport at the end of the Titus House driveway. Titus House appreciates your donations! Titus House is an outreach program of the Monterey Church of Christ. Questions regarding Titus House please call (931) 252-7676.
Hike & Bike Meadow Creek Park
Continue your active lifestyle during the cold
months at Meadow Creek Park. Meadow Creek Park now boasts two miles of completed trail builds for scenic hiking and biking in Monterey, thanks to the UC SORBA volunteer trail builders.The park is located at four miles east of Monterey along Hwy. 64 at 19195 Clarkrange Hwy.
Garden Club meets second Tuesdays
The Monterey Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. at Monterey United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Rafferty Cleary will be the guest speaker this month. Everyone is welcome! Come join in. 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!
UCDD offers caregiver support meeting
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 Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting are held for relatives that are caring for relative children. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127, if you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance, while caring for a minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
Dr. Reed Love of Life Celebration set
A love for life celebration will be held by Wanda Thurmond-Balsley in memory of her brother, the late Dr. Larry Reed, planned for Saturday, May 29, from 1-3 p.m. at 505 Crawford Ave. in Monterey.
We remember By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
This is a pledge to you, for giving your pledge for us We remember you Love to all our young heroes we’ve lost Love to all our family members who served and have left this world Love to all our friends in the service we were fortunate to meet while you were here Love to the countless others who all served and have passed on. Love to those who answered the call, near and far We remember We remember who you are.
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Overton 4-H members participate at Archery Jamboree The 4-H State Archery Tournament was held April 22-24 at Hyder-Burks Pavilion in Cookeville, TN. Sixteen Overton County 4-H members participated under the leadership of Nicole Marrero, Derek Zachary, Hector Seiglie, Ashley Story, and Brian Bull. Participants included Stanley Seiglie, Brodi Dogan, Maci Dogan, Nolan Ramsey, Maysa Opoka, Josiah Zachary, Sasha Bull, Riley Calder, Korbin Mullins, Tyler Ramsey, Tucker Pendergrass, Marissa Speck, Carter Savage, Lee Anna Maxwell, Laken Pemerton, and Mason Bowman. Genesis participants who placed were: Jr. Division- 4th place
Stanley Seiglie, Highland Rim Academy Jr. High Division- 10th place Josiah Zachary, home school Sr. High Division- 2nd place Tucker Pendergrass, Livingston Academy and 6th place Marissa Speck, Livingston Academy, and 10th place Carter Savage, Hilham Elementary School. Seiglie also placed first in the Recurve Field Jr. Division. Two high school members competed for a spot at the State Invitational and succeeded. Pendergrass placed 3rd with his score of 271. He believes 4-H members should try shooting sports. “Archery has been an
important part of my life from a very young age,” Pendergrass said. “It is a great way to get out and stay active with friends while enjoying the great outdoors.” Mason Bowman of Monterey High School placed 5th with a score of 269. Bowman said, “[Families] should do 4-H archery because it improves your skills needed for bow hunting. It also builds self-confidence, creates friendships, and is fun.” Mason and Tucker will compete at the State Invitational set for Sept. 11. A special thanks goes to the sponsors, Full Mower Service, the Dogan/Burnette Family, the National Wildlife and Turkey Fed-
eration, and East Tennessee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.
If you are interested in getting your youth involved in archery, visit
our website at overton. tennessee.edu/archery/ to learn more.
Pictured are Overton County 4-H archery Compound and Recurve Competitors Mason Bowman, Stanley Seiglie, Coach Hector Seiglie, and Tucker Pendergrass.
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Pictured are Genesis Competitors Stanley Seiglie, Maci Dogan, Brodi Dogan, Marissa Speck, Tucker Pendergrass, and Carter Savage.
PCLS to offer virtual summer reading program Celebrate summer with Putnam County Library System’s communitywide Virtual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Imagine your Story!” The library wants to encourage readers of all ages (birth-infinity!) to spend some time reading each day. This year, we will be
• BOARD • Continued from 1A why we don’t give the town the opportunity to have two nominees tonight,” Garcia said. Though he contributed a no vote no to the motion to reopen nominations, Looper said that he attempted to recruit Phillips as a nominee for the seat. “I’m calling for a vote,” Looper said. Discussion ensued regarding the remaining nomination, to vote and as to why Phillips would not qualify to serve as board alderman. Walker stated
using an online platform with Readsquared to log days read. You’ll earn digital badges as well as physical prize books as you go! There will also be some special online events offered and grab-and-go activities beginning in June. So, be on the lookout for details!
Registration opens Friday, May 22, and will remain open until the end of the program on July 4. Please visit putnamcountylibrary.wordpress. com/.../summer.../ to create your account. Access Readsquared at pclibrary.readsquared. com/.
Phillips owns property in Ward 4, but does not currently live in that home, thus negating his potential as a nominee. Garcia brought up that Foster serves as Ward 3 Alderman, in which he owns the property, but also does not reside at that address that is within city limits. After the back and forth discussion leading to no further nominations being accepted, Looper’s call for a vote was supported by Garcia. “I just want it to be known that I’m not voting ‘yes’ because the
town voted him out as mayor and I don’t think we should have overruled the Town of Monterey by putting him back on the board,” Garcia said. “It’s pretty obvious that we’re basically telling the people of Monterey that their vote doesn’t count.” With Wiggins as the only nominee, the board held a vote. Two no votes were entered by Martin and Garcia. Yes votes were entered by Whitaker, Farley, Foster, Walker and Looper. Wiggins was sworn in by Mayor JJ Reels.
Pictured are Genesis Competition Coach Derek Zachary, Josiah Zachary, Riley Calder, Sasha Bull, Laken Pemerton, Maysa Opoka, Tyler Ramsey, Nolan Ramsey, Coach Ashley Story, and Assistant Coach Brian Bull.
Congratulations! We are so very proud of you! We know you’re going to achieve everything you want!
Love, Mom, Caitlyn and Robert J.
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Three reasons you should finally start that business My mom is the most amazing woman on the planet. When she was 34 years old, she suddenly had a baby to raise on her own (me). With only $64, she needed a job. So, she got scrappy and decided to use her baking skills to earn money. She started out by renting a small showcase window at a candy store in downtown Nashville. She woke up at crazy hours and worked long nights. She hustled, pushed through fear and overcame it. Now, over three decades later, my mom is still baking. Her beautiful and delicious creations have been part of thousands of birthdays, weddings and anniversaries—some of the best moments in her customers’ lives. But of all the lives my mom has influenced, her greatest impact has been on me. Because I grew up watching my mom and working alongside her, I developed a passion for helping women make money doing what they love. So, I have a question for you: What do you love to do? Is there a dream in your heart you’ve been dying to chase? Do you want to use your skills and passion to make money so you can do the things that matter most to you? Small Business Week is coming up from May 2 to May 8, and I want to take this opportunity to share three reasons why you should finally give yourself permission to go for your
Christy Wright dream. It’s easier than ever to start a business Twenty years ago, starting a business meant investors, capital, a brick-and-mortar location and a landline. But the internet has transformed what we thought was possible. Today, you can turn your ideas into a business with just a laptop (or a phone) and the determination to learn. The barrier to entry is low—you’ve just got to decide if you want to put in the work. There’s no such thing as ready You’re never completely ready for the big things in life. At some point, you’ve got to do it scared. I can guarantee my mom was scared the first time she put her cakes in that storefront window! But like anything else, you learn best when you’re on the job. Sure, you need to have a plan for your business, but at some point, you’ve got to take action. Quick wins build confidence. And confidence leads to momentum, which will keep you moving forward. What simple action can you take today to get you
where you want to be next year? Just like my mom’s cake shop, the impressive things in life always start as unimpressive things. You get to define your version of success Sadly, too many of us spend our lives chasing other people’s versions of success. But your business— just like your life—should exist to meet your needs. If you want to freelance and earn $5,000 a year so you can take your kids to Disney, that’s success. If you want to scale a business like crazy and earn millions, that’s great too. The important thing is to define what success looks like for you and build your business around those goals. Ultimately, my hope for you is that you have the confidence to follow your dreams, no matter what they look like. If you’re looking for more practical tips on how to live the life you want, check out this episode of my show! • • • Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. She’s been featured on Today Show and Fox News, and in Entrepreneur and Woman’s Day Magazines. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Follow Christy on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube or online at christywright.com.
Happy Mother’s Day! “Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.”
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Dave Says Don’t most people already know? Dear Dave, You talk a lot about budgeting, and how important it is in getting control of your money. But don’t most people already have a good idea of what they’re spending, and how much they have in the bank, without going through all the time and trouble of developing an actual budget? Carter Dear Carter, Well, if that were true, why are people paying billions in overdraft fees every year? Why are so many people deep in debt and living paycheck to paycheck, even without taking the effects of a pandemic into account? It’s because most people don’treally know where their money’sgoing each month. Let’s start with a simple definition of budgeting. A budget is just a plan. It’s not a restriction on spending, it’s a strategy for what you’ll do with all your money. It’s tracking what’s coming in and what’s going out. When you budget every month, you’re giving your money purpose. You’re controlling your money, and telling it where to go, instead of scratching your head and wondering where it all went. The word budget gets a bum rap, because some people think it’ll be like putting a straitjacket on their spending and their lives. But that really isn’t true at all. Budgeting actually gives you the power to spend wisely and with purpose.Budgeting even causes feelings of fear, intimidation, andanger in some folks. Sure, it takes a little time and effort at first to create a budget that really works. But once you get the hang of it, and it doesn’t take long, the hard part is over. Still, to make your cash flow plan work, you have to do it consistently. That means sitting down ev-
Dave Ramsey ery month,and making a budget for the upcoming month. Don’t let the fear of what you might find stop you, and don’t overcomplicate things. It’s easy as writing down your income and everything that requires money for the month, then doing a little basic math.And once you have a plan in place, stick to it! Too many people get lazy,or “forget” to do a monthly budget. Give it a shot, Carter. You’ll experience a sense of freedom, security, and accomplishmentlike you’ve never felt before once you’ve taken that first step toward gaining control of your money!
Good news and bad news Dear Dave, My wife and Iare in our late twenties, we have no debt, and our household income isabout $180,000 year. We’re thinking aboutbuilding a home, but we’re not sure whether to build just for us, ormaybe building a multi-family place so we could live upstairs, rent the rest, and make some money.Your advice would be appreciated. Joel Dear Joel, If you’re looking strictly at quality of lifeconsiderations, like privacy and having a little room to yourselves, a single family home is the way to go.But, ifmaking extra money is important to you at this point, a multi-family structure mightwork. The good news is your tenants would be right there. The bad news is your tenants would be right there! From a landlord’s per-
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spective, living next to or above your tenants means you can keep an eye on things a little better. Your tenants might alsotake better care of the place with you around. But those kinds of situations aren’t always beautiful things. When you’re living a floor or wall away from someone, you’re all up in their business, and they’re all up in your business. It’s not for everyone. If you’re planning to have kids soon, I’d recommend going the single family route—specifically because of the quality of life.Looking at the other side, you’ll make moneywith a multi-family construction, but it’ll probably be a pain in the butt. You’ll be giving up somethings if you go that route. Let me put it this way, Joel.I’ve owned a ton of investment real estate in my life, and my wife didn’t want to live in any of those properties.Still, there’s nothing inherently wrong with either decision. Just make sure your mortgage is a 15-year, fixed rate loan, and the monthly payments are no more than 25 percent of yourcombined take home pay. Save up for a down payment of at least 20 percent to avoid PMI, too. Take a hard look at the numbers, and make sure you and your wife have a long, longtalk about everything. You two should be in complete agreement about every aspect of this situation before moving forward! —Dave • • • Dave Ramsey is a seventime #1 national bestselling 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.
Career coaching with Ken Coleman Good pay doesn’t require a four-year degree History is full of successful people who carved their own path far away from traditional education. Despite what our culture, your parents, or your own inner critic tells you, there are lots of high-paying jobs out there that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Now, while you may not need a bachelor’s degree specifically, you do need education. Some of the jobs require an associate degree, some trade school, and others specific certifications or apprenticeships. But here’s the bottom line: You can earn good money and enjoy meaningful work without spending four years at college. Here are 10 great examples. But trust me, there are plenty more. Wind Turbine Technician Median salary: $52,910 Education needed: postsecondary nondegree award, on-the-job training Job growth: 61% Wind turbines are those huge white pinwheels that dot the plains and other windy parts of the country. As they become a popular
Ken Coleman source of alternative energy, the job demand for technicians is skyrocketing. Technicians work to install and maintain wind turbines. You must be willing to spend a lot of time outside, but it is not recommended for people who are afraid of heights! Electrician Median salary: $56,180 Education needed: high school diploma, apprenticeship Job growth: 8% If working with wires sparks your interest, then you might consider becoming an electrician. You can attend a technical school or find an apprenticeship for on-the-job training. Electricians bring power to buildings, homes, transmission lines, and a variety of equipment. Occupational Therapy Assistant Median salary: $59,200 Education needed: associate degree
Job growth: 32% Occupational therapy is all about helping people learn and practice skills to live and work. Most occupational therapy takes place after someone has had an accident, or for elderly people who need help performing daily tasks around their homes. Occupational therapy assistants work with therapists and doctors to help patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and therapy offices. It’s an active and interactive job that gives you plenty of opportunities to work with people. Radiologic and MRI Technologists Median salary: $62,280 Education needed: associate degree Job growth: 7% Both x-rays and MRIs are diagnostic tools that help physicians and patients understand what is going on inside the body. Techs are the workers who actually run the tests, and work with physicians to get the information needed to make a diagnosis and treat patients. Aerospace Technician Median salary: $66,020 Education needed: associate degree Job growth: 7% If you’ve always had a fascination with planes and
enjoy technical work, then you might consider becoming an aerospace technician. You’ll work with aircrafts or spacecrafts to test and calibrate systems, as well as install and repair various parts. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers/Cardiovascular Technologists Median salary: $68,750 Education needed: associate degree Job growth: 12% Sonographers use medical equipment to create images of organs, tissues and blood vessels that allow people to understand what’s going on inside their bodies. Cardiovascular techs work with physicians to perform complex procedures related to heart health, such as inserting stents or pacemakers. They also help perform tests to diagnose cardiac health problems in patients. Web Developer Median salary: $73,760 Education needed: associate degree Job growth: 8% Web developers blend a unique set of technical and creative skills to design and build websites. This is a high-demand job that you can find in a variety of agencies or businesses. Or you can even strike out on
your own as a freelancer if you’re willing to make solid connections—and the pay is great! Dental Hygienist Median salary: $76,220 Education needed: associate degree Job growth: 6% While cleaning teeth may not be for everyone, dental hygienists get a chance to impact their patients’ lives by take caring of their oral health. They screen patients, take x-rays, remove plaque from teeth, and counsel patients about good hygiene and nutrition habits. Most programs take three years to complete, and you must pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam in order to practice. Elevator Installer and Repairer Median salary: $84,990 Education needed: high school diploma Job growth: 7% This is one of those random jobs that most people take for granted. Elevator installers and repairers make good money working with their hands. It’s no surprise that they often work in cramped spaces around heavy machinery. They’re often required to be on call 24 hours a day for repairs. Air Traffic Controller
Median salary: $122,990 Education needed: associate degree Job growth: 1% Air traffic controllers have the exciting, high-stakes job of directing air traffic from the ground. They sit in those towers with lots of windows that you see at airports. Air traffic controllers often work nights and weekends to keep up with travel schedules. It’s an extraordinarily demanding job, but one with rewarding results. Note: All median salary calculations were taken from 2019 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. • • • Ken Coleman is the nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show and #1 national best-selling author. He has been featured in Forbes, appeared on Fox News, Fox Business Network, and the Rachel Ray Show. Since 2014, he has served at Ramsey Solutions, where he offers expert advice to help thousands of people every day discover what they were meant to do and how to land their dream job. Follow Ken on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook , and YouTube or at kencoleman. com.
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Woodcliff Baptist to Monterey is a destination host singing May 15 Monterey has some incredible offers from vistas, activities, and community events, to local eateries, historic markers, parks, recreation, and shopping! Support local businesses and the Town by shopping locally. Even if you live here, play the tourist and acquaint yourself with the unique history,
visit the monuments and historic buildings. In Monterey, when we
say, “Take a hike,” it doesn’t mean we want you to leave. It means we invite you to take in the breathtaking views of Bee Rock Park overlook and Meadow Creek Park on the hiking and biking trails. Get it here, make memories and eat up a plate of Southern goodness in Monterey.
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“Crusaders for Christ” performers Jerry and Lucy Lowe will be featured at a singing at Woodcliff Baptist Church, 13100 Woodcliff Rd. in Monterey, TN, on Saturday, May 15, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Please come and join in to worship the Lord together.
MBL offers free tax preparation service Monterey Branch Library is offering free tax preparation service through May 15 for those who need assistance filing their 2020 tax returns. The service is available by Tuesday or Thursday appointments only, starting April 13.
So far this year, MBL has already prepared over 125 returns; up from 98 returns filed last year. Library tax preparer volunteers are trained with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program by the IRS. The IRS also provides the tax program
volunteers use to prepare and file the tax returns. This service is offered completely free. E-file and direct deposit are also available. For more information, contact MBL at (931) 839-2103 or visit at 401 E. Commercial Ave.
Overton 4-H Club to visit camp June 18 Overton County 4-H Club is very excited to announce a trip to 4-H Camp on June 18! Club members will be spending a full day at the 4-H center that includes ziplining, meals, take home items, shirt, tie-dye, gaga, lake sports, shooting sports, crafts, swimming, and a campfire! The camp will include transportation to and from the UT Extension Overton office. It is open to current 4th-8th graders. The early bird cost is $40. If you are interested in signing up your 4-H member, e-mail Miss Nicole at nmarrero@ utk.edu or call the office at 931-823-2735. Information can be found on our website, https://overton. tennessee.edu/4-h-summer-programs/. The club is currently looking for camp donors to help offer 4-H camp scholarships and purchase supplies needed. The total
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2001 Toyota VIN: 5TESN92NXIZ876325 OWNER: Lee T. Narramore, 1700 Jacobs Pillar Rd., Smithville, TN 37166-291 Auction will be held on May 18, 2021, at 4 p.m. All bids can be rejected.
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Flunking ‘Home Ec’ Spring is in full bloom and new things are popping up everywhere, including on television. Although the term “midseason replacement” doesn’t mean as much as it did in the days before binge watching, traditional television still cranks out new shows every spring to replace shows that have ended. In the next month or so you’ll likely see several new shows on the four major networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox. A few may be worth your time, but many will not. Last month ABC premiered “Home Economics” and it is every bit as boring as the name would suggest. Honestly, most people would find a high school Home Economics class more entertaining. The show’s star is Topher Grace of “That 70s Show” fame. Grace carries the show, but that is not saying much considering the material he has been given. “Home Economics” does not appear to have been a very well thought out concept, especially as a long-running series. Grace plays one of three siblings who are in different financial brackets. His character, Tom, is a once successful, now struggling author with a family. His sister, Sarah, just lost her job as a child therapist, while their brother, Connor, is very wealthy and lives in one of Matt Damon’s old homes. The show’s first episode deals with Tom trying to work up the nerve to ask Connor for a loan.
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I am assuming the general plan for this show is to display the dynamics of the siblings’ relationship as their financial situations evolve. Although Tom and Sarah are struggling when the show opens, I have to assume that is only temporary and that at some point one or both of them may be at least as equally successful as Connor. This doesn’t exactly seem like enough to get people to tune in, especially considering the cast’s individual lack of charisma and the absence of chemistry among them. Five episodes of “Home Economics” have aired so far, but I could only make it through two of them. They are only about 20 minutes in length, and there just isn’t really anything that captivating about it. Everyone at some point in their life has struggled financially. And, while this may make the show relatable, it doesn’t make it enjoyable. Furthermore, not enough has been said about the siblings to make the audience care about them as individuals. There is virtually no reason for us to root for Tom or Sarah, and no reason for us to be happy for
Connor. Moreover, if we don’t care about the siblings as individuals, why should we care about their relationship with each other? Ordinarily, when I watch a show I don’t particularly care for, I can usually find some glimmer of hope for its future. Sometimes it’s a simple casting change or an idea on how the story might hopefully progress. But, I am at a loss with “Home Economics” and how it ever became a show. The only explanation I can come up with is that with so many projects being placed on the back burner last year due to COVID-19, the networks are green-lighting shows that wouldn’t normally be given a shot. I can only hope this is the case with “Home Economics,” and this is not some new standard of excellence. If it is, we are all better off bingewatching something on Netflix or Prime for the foreseeable future. “Home Economics” airs Wednesday nights on ABC at 8:30|7:30c. • • • 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.
WCTE and Indie Lens Pop Up Present: The Donut King Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, Independent Lens, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), and WCTE – Central TN PBS will present The Donut King. Please plan to join us Tuesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. CST for a free virtual screening as filmmaker Alice Guexplores the rags to riches story of Ted Ngoy and the unlikely multimillion-dollar empire he built from baking one of America’s favorite sugar coated pastries. In 1975, Ted Ngoy, “The Donut King,” arrived in the United States, by way of Camp Pendleton, as a refugee escaping the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. At the start of his new American life, Ngoy parlayed opportunity and hard work into the purchase of his first donut shop in Orange County, California. The success of the donut shop allowed for the opening of new locations, and the abil-
ity to extend a helping hand to fellow Cambodian refugees. Over the next decade, Ngoy sponsored hundreds of visas for incoming Cambodian refugees offering them steady employment in his shops. By 1979, Ngoy was living the American Dream—but a great rise often comes with a great fall, the documentary reversals how Ngoy’s fortunes were lost andthat everything he had built was gone. “Imagine a man with nothing, penniless, coming to the most powerful country
in the world and building something from nothing,” said Ted Ngoy, the man dubbed The Donut King. “I lost everything. Believe me, everything.” Join WCTE on May 11, at 6 p.m. CST for a free virtual screening of The Donut Kingfollowed by a discussion panel. Visit wcte.org/ indielens to RSVP and join the conversation. The Donut King premieres Monday, May 24, on WCTE PBS at 10 p.m. CST. It can also be streamed via wcte. org or the WCTE app.
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Ashton Anderson
Leah Anderson
Isaiah Bean
Kennedy Benjamin
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Virginia Bryant
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Pablo Castaneda
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Charles Doss
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Samuel Garcia Aguilar
Alyson Golden
Chloe Harris
Sonya Harris
Garrett Hastings
Julissa Hawn
Katelyn Henry
Jacob Hoover
Gracie Howard
Isaac Howard
Cayden Jones
Cheyann Ledbetter
Heidi Ledbetter
Madisynne Ledbetter
Emily Ledford
Hannah Maddle
Austin Martin
Juan MartinezCorrales
Eduardo Matias
Derson Mazariegos
Kaleb McMorrow
Alexander Medley
Krystena Medley
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Caitlin Miller
Madyson Montgomery
Cassidy Murphy
Dawson Murphy
Ivy Padgett
Joyce Perez
Kid, you’ll move mountains. —Dr. Seuss Congratulations to Monterey High School Class of 2021!
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Antony Soberanis
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Taylor Walker
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MHS recognizes 2021 top honors
Sara Parker, Valedictorian
Sara Parker Monterey High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian Sara Parker is the 18 year old daughter of Irene Parker and sister to Cherokee, Savannah, Cheyenne and Dakota. She is the recipient of JROTC Superior Cadet and Distinguished Service Awards, as well as several highest grade point average awards and a Greenhand Degree in Future Farmers of America. She was a member of FFA, and in JROTC she served as Color Guard Commander. Of those who have influenced her, she gives credit to her brother, Cherokee, for influencing her most for being wise, understanding and supportive. She plans to major in aerospace engineering, taking general education classes at Tennessee Tech-
nological University and then finishing her degree at University of Tennessee Knoxville. Her long-term goals include finishing her degree and getting a job a NASA or SpaceX. Her favorite teachers were Mrs. Diem, Mrs. McDaniel and 1st Sgt. Romero, because, as she said, “They’re all really good people.” In her free time, she enjoys playing video games and the guitar.
Megan Tillis Megan Michaela Tillis graduates from Monterey High School as the Class of 2021 Salutatorian. She is the 18 year old daughter of Lynnticia and Jason Tillis, and younger sister to Lauren. She was a member of MHS Band from 2017-’20, MHS Chorus 2017-’18, MHS Drama Club 2016-
Megan Tillis, Salutatorian ’19, SEA Gymnastics 2020-’21, and National Honor Society 2020-’21. Her academics speak volumes as she received highest average awards for: Personal Finance 2017, Physical World Concepts Honors 2018, World History 2018, English I Honors 2018, Band I 2019, and Chemistry Honors 2019. She had the second-highest average in: Advanced Placement U.S. History 2019, Int. Math II Honors 2018, Int. Math III Honors 2019, and second place award in the science fair in 2019. She has offered her time as a volunteer to her school in the MHS concession stand and as a library assistant from 2017-present. She has also volunteered as an assistant at The Curvy Shop and at K.P. Pety Grooming. Tillis credits teachers Amelia Hancock and Whitney Cloyd for influencing her the most during her high school career, having had them both for English her sophomore year.
“Although their teaching styles were very different,” she said, “it was obvious that both women are passionate about their work. Seeing how that passion can present itself in different ways was something I needed to learn.” She plans to attend college at either Tennessee Technological University or East Tennessee State University to study preveterinary medicine. She added that if she enjoys the field, she will most likely advance her degree to a doctor of veterinary medicine. “Either way, I know I want to work with animals,” she said. “I want to do something good for people and their pets.” As for her long-term goals, she said, “I’m not the ambitious, ‘save the world’ type.” She hopes get married sometime during college and have a family in the next seven years. After college, she’d like to work in a small veterinary clinic and volunteer at an animal rescue in her free time.
Mackenzie Raleigh, Third Honors “I want to spend my life helping others,” she said. Her learning philosophy is, “To devote yourself to learning what you’re passionate about.” Her advice to her fellow students is that you don’t have to be the best, you just have to be your best. Her final thoughts before stepping out into the world were reminiscent. During her sophomore year, the school put up posters that said, “Shoot for the moon and you’ll land among the stars.” She said, “I know I have high standards for myself, but it helps me to try my best in everything I do.”
Mackenzie Raleigh Monterey High School Class of 2021 student Mackenzie Raleigh graduates with third honors. She is the 18 year old daughter of Courtney and James Ra-
leigh, and sister to Ashton. She is a Tennessee Scholars recipient, as well as State Distinction and Work Ethic honors. She is a member of the Beta Club, Future Leaders of America and Monterey Lady Wildcat Basketball Team captain. She said her family has influenced her the most throughout her high school career, but most especially her little brother and her grandpa because she wants to be a good role model for her brother and she wants to make her grandpa proud as she follows in his footsteps. She plans to attend Birmingham-Southern College to play basketball and study electrical engineering and physical therapy. Her long-term goals are to accomplish both degrees as she said, “I’m trying to get and have a job after college, mostly.” Her advice to her fellow students is, “Find your interest. And when you do, follow it and accomplish it!”
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any childhood memories include sitting on mom’s lap and reading stories together. This year, you can show your mother how much those memories mean to you by giving her a Mother’s Day gift that harkens back to those special moments spent together. Whether your mom devotes time each week to read the latest best-selling novel or FDQ RQO\ ¿QG D IHZ PRPHQWV HYHU\ QRZ DQG then to spend some quality time reading, there are plenty of thoughtful options available for nearly every mother regardless of how often she settles into a comfy chair with a good book. From cookbooks and PHPRLUV WR VXVSHQVHIXO QRQ ¿FWLRQ DQG coming-of-age stories, options like these can be an excuse for her to dive into a new read and steal a few minutes of uninterrupted metime, which can be a special gift itself. Find more stories about motherhood, mother-child relationships and other popular topics at Facebook.com/WilliamMorrowBooks
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A Memorable Memoir
A Tale of Coming of Age A funny, wise and tender coming-ofage novel set in suburban Baltimore in the 1970s, “Mary Jane” by Jessica Anya Blau is complete with all the nostalgic trappings of the decade. The novel follows a straight-laced teenage girl whose world opens up after nannying for a progressive family in town and the celebrity couple hiding out there for the summer.
A story of unconditional love in the IDFH RI GL൶FXOW\ DQG WKH JUDFH RI perseverance “I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust” by Valerie Gilpeer and Emily Grodin is a memoir that details the journey a mother and her nonverbal, autistic daughter took to JHW WR D SODFH ZKHUH WKH\ FRXOG ¿QDOO\ understand and communicate with each other after a breakthrough revealed a young woman who had been trapped inside for more than two decades.
A Suspenseful Story In “Mother May I,” “New York Times” best-selling author Joshilyn Jackson delivers a novel of domestic suspense in which a mother must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her child and the life she loves. A tale of power, privilege, lies, revenge and the choices people make – ones that transform lives in unforeseen ways.
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