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Five Star Food Services presents a generous donation from the company’s Feed the Future program for $15,000 to divide equally between Monterey Mission Center, a food ministry of Hope in Christ Fellowship, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville. Pictured are Five Star Food Services owner Allen Matheney, center, with Dick Brown of Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville and Jim McCracken, Director of Monterey Mission Center. According to Second Harvest Food Bank, one in eight Middle Tennesseans, including one in seven children struggle with hunger daily. Monterey Mission Center is a non-profit organization of Hope in Christ Fellowship that is all-volunteer based and donor funded, serving 14,000 individuals per year in five Upper Cumberland counties. The center opened in 2011, and prides itself on always being able to provide food to those in need.
Mountain Rhythms Craig Morgan concert rescheduled for Oct. 29 The free Mountain Rhythms Concert featuring country music superstar Craig Morgan was rescheduled until Friday, Oct. 29. Sponsored by Landers Trade and presented by Magna 1, the concert event was originally scheduled for Oct. 8. However, now the event has developed into a full blown Fall Festival to take place in Downtown Monterey. The Mountain Rhythms festival event area will open up at 11 a.m. with food vendors and crafts, as well as
Los Agaves restaurant opening mid-day. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. to be opened by local artists, Bryce Mauldin and Caleb and Leann. There will also be a Halloween costume contest with prizes. Craig Morgan is a native Tennessean, born in Kingston Springs, TN, in 1964. Raised in music, Morgan’s father was a professional bassist. He was an EMT at 18 before enlisting in the U.S. Army where he served for 10 years. He settled in Nashville and, in 2000, he signed
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Monterey Garden Club auction set for Oct. 12 with Atlantic Records. The festival is free and open to the public. For a chance to win a VIP experience, listen to 94.7 FM, The Country
The Monterey Garden Club will host its annual auction fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Monterey United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. They will have Giant. Those interested in lots of great items to be auctioned and proceeds will be used purchasing VIP tickets with for scholarships given to Monterey High School graduates. reserved seating can call Everyone is welcome! Please join in for a great time and 931-646-5501. refreshments! The club looks forward to seeing you on Oct. 12!
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MHS Jr. High Math and Reading Night Oct. 19 Monterey High School is hosting a 7-8th grade Math and Reading Night on Oct. 19 from 6-7 p.m. Parents and guardians are welcomed to come meet with their child’s teachers and learn more about what their child is doing in class! This is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to learn how to help them be successful! Cumberland Cove Craft Show Oct. 9 A Gathering of Seasons Craft Show is set for Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cumberland Cove Welcome Center, 16939 Hwy. 70N in Monterey. There will be multiple vendors offering their wares in sewing, quilting, embroidery, needle felting, woodworking, jellies, baked goods, soaps, artwork and more. Monterey Hilltop Chorale seeks sponsors The Monterey Hilltop Chorale has resumed rehearsals on Monday nights from 6-7 p.m. at Monterey United Methodist Church. Anyone with a passion for singing may join. The Chorale is always looking for new members! Monterey Hilltop Chorale will be featured in two free concerts this year, a concert to honor our veterans as well as a Christmas concert and seeks the sponsorships to be able to bring these concerts to the community for free. Support the arts in Monterey
by supporting the Hilltop Chorale. Sponsors may become a yearly sponsor or choose to sponsor one concert and will be recognized in the concert programs. For more information, email Kathy at kradel1010@gmail.com or Joy at cedesigners@outlook. com. 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. Monterey VFW meet first Thursdays VFW Post 6277 meeting
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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. Monterey Senior Center plans programs The Monterey Senior Center has announced it intends to reopen in May. 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. June 11 and June 25 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. 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 (1-800-2738255) 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 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 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 6:15 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. 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 931-8392350. 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 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 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. 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 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. Hike & Bike Meadow Creek Park Stay active at Meadow Creek Park. The park is located at four miles east of Monterey along Hwy. 64 at 19195 Clarkrange Hwy. • SANDWICH BOARD•
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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! UCHRA to hold commodi-
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On Oct. 2, Woodcliff Baptist Church had its annual Chili Cookoff and Hay Ride. This The Upper Cumberland year’s winner was Mike Callahan and the runner-up was Joy Callahan. Cookoff judges Human Resource Agency were Jake Corum, Ashlyn Cooper, and Hannah Bilbrey. There was a great turn out and (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Putit was a fun night.
Operation Rescue: PCSO responds to homeless situation in Putnam County refuse help from anyone and only continue harming themselves through the use of drugs and alcoholism which further endangers residents, business owners, and visitors to Putnam County. “Additionally, damage to property and thefts have increased for homeowners as well as business owners. In some cases, employees and customers have been harassed. As your Sheriff I have worked and will continue to work to make sure our community remains a safe place to live.” Sheriff Farris has received a signed waiver for criminal trespass from several property and business owners in Putnam County who have been directly impacted by homeless drug users trespassing and living on their property. For the last several weeks,
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On Oct. 6, Sheriff Eddie Farris issued the following statement regarding Operation Rescue, “As most of our citizens are aware, the homeless population in Putnam County has grown to a large extent during recent months and years. During that time my administration has sought numerous avenues to address the situation in a way that benefits residents and business owners of Putnam County and helps the homeless find the help they need. “We are blessed to live in a community that cares so much for one another and are always ready to help when called upon. There are numerous local religious and charity organizations that have and will continue to aid in our endeavors to help the homeless. However, despite all the opportunity, there remains some who
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Sheriff Farris and staff have been working with property and business owners to address the situation. Farris continued, “What’s happening is over time these individuals have accumulated and have created makeshift tents and various living situations on private property and places of business, and it’s unacceptable. We have begun the process of verbally warning these individuals to remove themselves from the property. If they don’t do so in a timely manner, they will be arrested for criminal trespassing.” For those that are homeless and really need help and are seeking help, the PCSO is working with several churches, charity organizations, and volunteers to do all we can to get them the help they need.
nam County on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity Assembly of God Church “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. About Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency: The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) was established by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1973 to be the delivery system for human resources in the 14 counties of the region. The programs operated
by UCHRA initially included job training and transportation. During ensuing years, the UCHRA has expanded to supply a wide range of services that use a combination of funds from federal, state, and local organizations.
Upper Cumberland Air Fair Oct 22-23 Join in for the Upper Cumberland Air Fair at UC Regional Airport. There will be a Balloon Glow on Friday night and balloon rides will be sold onsite Saturday morning only. Rides are $20 per adult, $15 for kids 12-under. For details, please visit www.ucregionalairport.com/air-fair/. There will be lots of other activities like military aircraft and warbird displays, airplane and helicopter rides, a 5k, drone show, plus great food and family fun!
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Protect against inflation? Dear Dave, All the talk on the news about inflation is a little scary. Is there any way to protect yourself against it on a day-to-day basis? Garret Dear Garret, When people start talking about inflation, it seems like there are always some who want tostart collecting gold, fill every container they own with gasoline and stick their cash under their mattresses. But listen, you can prepare for inflation and address the results without being panicked. You are still in control of your money, inflation or not. You’ll be able to make sure your money is going toward the right things, while being able to find places where you can cut spending, if you’re living on a written, monthly budget. If you’re noticing the prices of things like food and gas rising in your area, you’ll need to adjust your budget to account for this.That way, you’ll know exactly what you’re working with, and it will help you avoid any nasty surprises. If you’re really feeling the pinch and want to save even more, look for specific ways to lower your grocery bill or save money on gas. Maybe it’s time you switched to generic brands, or started a carpool into work. If you
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Dave Ramsey find great deals on canned food and things you can stock your pantry with—I’m talking about stuff you’ll actually use—go ahead and buy a little extra. Just make sure you’ve budgeted for it before heading to the grocery store. You’ll want to already know exactly what you’re going to spend, so you don’t get swept up into impulse buying. Like it or not, inflation is a thing. If you plan on retiring one day, it’s pretty much guaranteed that the cost of a loaf of bread, a tank of gas and even a cup of coffee will have gone up by then. The best way to protect yourself against inflation that’s bound to happenis to invest your money—and the sooner the better. But remember, if you still have debtother than your mortgage, and don’t have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, you need to take care of those things first! —Dave Hope is a good thing Dear Dave, What is the main difference between people who follow your plan, stick with it and succeed, and those who fall off along the way? Damon
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Dear Damon, I’ve walked with thousands of families through financial problems. Some of them were just speedbumps that needed to be smoothed out, while others seemed like mountains. The biggest factor I’ve noticed separating those who stick with it and gain control of their finances, from those who give up and go back to their old ways, can be boiled down to one simple word—hope. Hope is stolen when we misunderstand failure and believe lies. One of the biggest lies that robspeople of hope is the one that says failure is permanent. The moment we start seeing failures of the past as predictors of our futures, it extinguishesthat ember of hope. Failure happens to all of us at times. It’s natural, and it is normal. The way to reach your goals, though, is to keep failure in its cage. And failure is caged when we begin to understand it isn’t permanent. Winston Churchill once said, “Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” If we believe failure is here to stay, we lose enthusiasm. And that leads to an inability to re-focus on success. People often make dumb, short-term decisions when they’re in financial difficulty. If you talk yourself into believing you’ll never be able to save enough money to pay cash for a car, you’ll losehope and borrow the money. Debt not only robs you of the ability to build wealth, but it’s also usually
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Businesswomen in history October is National Women’s Small Business Month! If you know me, you know I’m super passionate about helping women start and grow their businesses, so I love that this is a nationally recognized thing. In honor of this month, I thought I’d highlight some amazing female entrepreneurs in history. I’m so thankful for all the hard work they put in. They’ve inspired me and millions of others to go after our own goals. Here are three historical businesswomen I really admire: 1. Mary Katharine Goddard Born in Connecticut in 1738, she grew up learning the printing business from her family and eventually moved to Baltimore. While there, not only did she take over running the city’s first newspaper, the Maryland Journal and the Baltimore Advertiser, but she also became the first postmaster of Baltimore and the first female postmaster in the colonies and then the U.S. How cool is that? Mary later ran a combination printing office, bookstore and post office where she printed Congressional resolutions and notices, plus the Declaration of Independence—the first version to include the names of most of the signers. In fact, her name appears on that printed document. As someone who’s had my work printed and published, I’m super grateful for the legacy she left. 2. Annie Turnbo Malone You might already be familiar with Madam C. J. Walker, recognized as the first self-
Kristy Wright made female millionaire in the U.S. She achieved amazing success as a developer of hair products and founder of Lelia College. But did you know that earlier in her life, she attended a cosmetics school and sold a line of beauty products founded by another entrepreneurial black woman named Annie Turnbo Malone? Annie was born in Illinois in 1869. She had a passion for chemistry and hair care and built a successful business after creating products to improve hair health. In 1902, she moved to Missouri and founded Poro College Company. Poro was both a training center and a line of hair and cosmetic products that provided jobs for thousands of men and women (including Madam C. J. Walker). By the 1920s, Annie’s brand had grown so much that she was incredibly wealthy—and donated a lot of her money to philanthropic causes and institutions. I’m so inspired by the creativity and drive of both of these entrepreneurs! 3. Margaret Rudkin Next time you’re giving goldfish crackers to your kids, just know you have Margaret Rudkin to thank. It all started in Fairfield, Connecticut in
1937 when she baked a loaf of bread to help find a solution for her son’s allergies to other breads. Her son’s health improved, and soon, his doctor was asking for loaves for his other patients. Margaret’s bakery expanded and eventually became Pepperidge Farm, which was wildly successful throughout World War II and beyond for its breads, cookies and (of course) goldfish crackers. In 2007, Fortune Magazine even declared her the most powerful woman in business for the years 1950– 1960! This story makes me smile because when I was growing up my mom also had her own business as a baker. She made cakes instead of bread, and her products might not be found in every grocery store, but she and Margaret share the same work ethic and loving mom heart. If you have your own business idea, I hope these women’s stories will encourage you to go for it. Happy National Women’s Small Business Month! • • • 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.
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You’ve made the decision to leave your job. You’re almost out the door, and on your way to a new opportunity. But before you get too carried away, don’t forget to send a resignation letter. A resignation letter is an email or printed document formally explaining you’re leaving your job. Sometimes a resignation letter is required for all exiting employees, so the company can have it for their records. But even if it’s not a requirement, it’s still good workplace etiquette to send
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to your direct leader, and it doesn’t hurt to give a copy to your human resources department, too. What to include Resignation letters shouldn’t be long. They should state you’re leaving, give a brief explanation for why you’re leaving (if you choose to give one), say when your last day in the office will be, offer to help make the transition as smooth as possible, and express gratitude for your time with the organization. You don’t have to say things you don’t mean, but you should say something that’s professional and positive. What not to include Don’t speak negatively about your boss, coworkers, compensation or experience
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at the company. Remember, this is a formal record of your departure. It will probably stay in the company’s files for a long time… It’s also not a good idea to rave about your new job in the letter, even if it’s your dream job. Don’t say anything that implies the company you’re going to is better, or pays more than your current company. How to write a resignation letter Okay, now it’s time to get down to business and write the letter. Here are seven easy steps to follow: 1. Add a subject line This doesn’t have to be complicated. A simple “(Your Name) - Resignation” will do just fine. If your resignation letter is not
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in email form, you should also include the date at the top left side of the page. 2. Formally address your leader The standard greeting for a letter like this is, “Dear Mr./Ms. (your leader’s last name).” That’s the best practice here, unless you have a leader who insists that you call them by their first name and you’ve always done so. However, I’d keep it formal to be safe. 3. Open with a clear statement The first sentence of your letter should make it clear this is your formal resignation. Don’t beat around the bush or apologize. Just state the facts, and keep on moving. 4. Briefly say why you’re
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leaving This part is optional, but don’t feel the need to make it a long, drawn-out explanation. This could be anything from “I’m pursuing other opportunities” to “I’ve decided to make a mid-life career change” to “I’m moving out of state to be closer to family.” It’s best to leave this part out if your real reason for leaving is because you dislike your boss, or you think your job is boring. 5. Give a specific last day Don’t keep them guessing about your last day in the office. Make sure you’ve already decided on this date— which should ideally be at
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Over the last few years, I have talked quite a bit about how home entertainment is rapidly going from traditional satellite and cable television to streaming, as more and more people are buying Rokus, Apple TVs, and Amazon Fire TV Sticks to access things like Netflix and Hulu. Initially, it seemed that people were purchasing these streaming devices to save money on cable and satellite. That may very well still be the case; however streaming has gone far beyond Netflix and Hulu, or even Amazon Prime. New subscription based streaming services are popping up all the time so one has to wonder if streaming is such a money saver after all. My guess would be no, but of course any new technology that cuts down on wires and bulk is likely worth the extra money for a lot of people. That is probably one reason Smart TVs have become so popular. Since so many people get their entertainment through
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least two weeks away—in collaboration with your leader, or that you’ve made them aware of the date in person. Repeat the date in your resignation letter, so it’s in writing and there’s no possibility of confusion. 6. Offer to help if needed It’s a great way to go the extra mile for your team and your company. This can be as simple as saying “Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help,” or as detailed as saying exactly what you’ll do to make the transition easier. Don’t promise anything you’re not fully prepared to follow
• HOPE • Continued from 6 the result of losing hope. Have you done something stupid or wrong in the past that you are still reliving daily? Is that memory haunting you, and stealing your hope? Remember, the past only has power over you if youlet it have that power. Don’t get me wrong. The past can hurt, and it can be disappointing.But you can either give in to it and let it control you, or you can learn from it and make a conscious decision to keep moving forward. The choice is yours!
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various streaming services, I will be reviewing more content from them, provided I can get free trials to those I don’t currently subscribe to. No one wants to pay $10 a month or more for something they are never going to use, but I digress. This month I was able to get a free 7-day trial to Paramount +. While not as good as a 30-day trial, seven days proved to be long enough for this particular service, especially since I only signed up to watch the movie “Queenpins.” This is a Paramount + original movie. You aren’t likely to find this movie on any other streaming platform so signing up for Paramount+ is really the only way you will be able to watch it. I recommend going for the 7-day trial though because Paramount + just doesn’t have a large catalog of content yet.
“Queenpins” stars Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Good Place), Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell) and Vince Vaughn (Freaky). It is about two, down-on-their-luck women who begin a coupon counterfeiting scam that earns them millions. Bell plays Connie, a woman who has had a difficult time conceiving a child and is stuck in an unhappy marriage. After her miscarriage, Connie started, quite innocently enough, clipping coupons and buying in bulk to save money. If you have ever seen the show “Extreme Couponing” then you have a pretty good idea of who Connie is. Connie’s best friend is JoJo (HowellBaptiste). JoJo had to move back in with her mom after her identity was stolen and her credit was destroyed. Like Connie, JoJo coupons
through on. 7. Close with gratitude This is the most important part. No matter how much you disliked your job or coworkers, you had a steady paycheck and an opportunity for growth and learning. The only scenario where I could see leaving this out would be if you were abused in some way, or the work environment was extremely toxic. Otherwise, thank your leader for your time at the company. If you want to stay in touch with your coworkers, send them separate emails with similar details explaining that you’re leaving. Thank them for working with you, and let them know how they
can contact you. Keep everything professional, classy and thankful. It’ll leave a lasting good impression!
— Dave • • • Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #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.
• • • 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
and also has her own YouTube channel where she gives people advice on how to save money. After Connie complains to various companies about their products and receives coupons for free purchases she realizes that she can sell those coupons for half their worth and make a profit. This leads her to recruit two employees of a coupon company to help her and JoJo acquire as many free product coupons as possible that they can then sell online to prospective shoppers. Chaos ensues when Connie and JoJo’s “business” takes off and they realize they are in way over their heads. “Queenpins” takes a comedic look at what the movie refers to as a “pink collar crime,” or a crime committed by females. It is inspired by a real life, female-operated couponing scheme. Despite their criminal activities, one cannot help but root for Connie and JoJo, who are just as underestimated as the coupons they clip. They are in desperate need for a win in their life that they feel can only happen if they start breaking the rules, which in reality is probably how a lot of crimes begin. “Queenpins” is streaming
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. Ken’s new book, From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love, releases on November 9, 2021. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook , and YouTube or at kencoleman.com.
now on Paramount+ and I highly recommend watching it. Plans are $4.99 a month and $9.99 a month, with the ability to cancel at any time. You can also sign up for the free 7-day trial and cancel before the trial is up. • • • Paula Tudor graduated cum laude from Tennessee STATEPOINT WORD
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THEME: HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. *Hitchcock’s 1963 movie, with The 6. Bad-mouth 9. H or O in H2O, e.g. 13. France’s longest river 14. Bauxite, e.g. 15. Opposite of adore 16. Proprietor 17. Quaker Man’s cereal 18. Oozes 19. *Corpse 21. *Bobbing for what?, pl. 23. One time around 24. Bébé’s mother 25. General Post Office 28. Actuary’s concern 30. Named, in bygone era 35. Not easy 37. Accepted behavior 39. Kitchen floor layer? 40. Northern European capital 41. *Overly consumed on Halloween? 43. Actress Spelling 44. Nature’s rage 46. Bangladeshi currency 47. Colossal 48. Bowling prop 50. Famous Himalayan 52. Bugling ungulate 53. Valedictorian’s spot 55. Possessive of “it” 57. *Pennywise and Joker, e.g. 60. *Traditional Halloween garb 64. Honolulu greeting 65. Costa del ____ 67. Plant fungus 68. Mild and pleasant, weather-wise 69. E.T. transporter 70. Popular spring flower 71. Hole-making tools 72. Young newt
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Technological University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies emphasizing English and Communication. She is a freelance writer and a distinguished blogger/online correspondent, with more than three thousand followers on twitter. The bulk of her work can be found at paulassoapbox.blogspot.com and at paulatudor.com. 73. Country singer ____ Hill DOWN 1. Coalition 2. Corn Belt state 3. Drink garnish 4. Cheerlessness 5. Offered on a platter 6. *Door-to-____ 7. George Gershwin’s brother 8. Plural of seta 9. Cain’s biblical brother 10. You, in bygone era 11. Uh-oh 12. Wife’s title 15. Facet 20. Actress Linda of “Dynasty” fame 22. Be nosy 24. South American wild cats 25. *Bedsheet with holes? 26. Command that follows “cut” 27. Acrylic fiber 29. Show off 31. Low-cal 32. Skip the wedding hoopla 33. State of danger 34. *As opposed to treat 36. Small town or hamlet 38. Manufacture 42. 2:3, e.g. 45. Carnie’s domain 49. Grandmother, for short 51. Reflexive of “it” 54. Question in dispute 56. Parallel grooves 57. *Raven’s grabber 58. Take it easy 59. Electrical resistance units 60. Blood-related problem 61. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 62. Castle protector 63. Carve, as in stone 64. Lawyers’ league 66. “____ with their head!”
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Standing Stone Historical Society announces art contest winners
High School division: 1st Daisy Hernandez
High School division: 2nd Bryleigh Walker
Middle School division: 1st place Quincye Mesler
Middle School division: 2nd place Hadlee Thompson
Middle School division: Honorable mention Lily Cooper
High School division: Honorable mention Ester Ordonez