Scribe August 2022

Story time!

Board approves ladder truck bid for Monterey Fire Dept.

By Rebekah Beeler Scribe publisher

Monterey Board of May or and Aldermen approved a $170,000 bid for the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a 2002 ladder truck. The bid came from Orange County Emergency Service De partment. The purchase is contingent on the on-site inspection to be conducted by Fire Chief Kevin Peters. The money will come out of the military fund.

Monterey Board also approved switching the Monterey Police Depart ment’s cell service to First Net, to improve cell recep

tion and communication among officers and emer gency services, especially during emergency and ex treme weather events. The service will also come with the push-to-talk feature. The up-front costs will also come from the mili tary fund.

Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph also pre sented a purchase request for two vehicles for the force from the military funds, which was approved by the Board.

The Board entered into a contract with Jerry Warren and Associates to conduct engineering services and planning specs of Black

Bottom Field for the devel opment of the soccer and multi-sport complex. The cost estimate for the con tracted services is $12,500$18,000.

Water and sewer line is sues at Elmore and Speck had the board approve consulting engineer Na thanial Green to authorize a survey of elevations for the area to come back with the best options for line re placement.

The Monterey Farmers Market is to get new fans, due to the previous being

Glover joins MPD

Photo by Rebekah Beeler

Zachary Glover is welcomed onto the Monterey Police force after being sworn in by Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph at the Town of Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Aug. 1.

Photo by Rebekah Beeler

Woodland fairy Lizah Martin holds story time for the children attending the Monterey Branch Library Back to School Bash on July 26.

Our Town

Sandwich Board

Burks Back to School Bash set for Aug. 11

Attention all Burks stu dents and families: please join in for a Back to School Bash at Burks Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 4:30-6 p.m.

Enjoy ‘Movies in the Park’

Come and enjoy Monterey Movies in the Park! Watch a movie under the stars in Monterey. Bring friends and family, lawn chairs and blankets to the free event at Whitaker Park. Admission is free. Concessions of pop corn and shaved ice will be available for purchase. For more information contact the Monterey Depot at 8392111.

Monterey Community Pool open, classes avail able

On Tuesday’s at 9:15 a.m., Poolside Morning Stretch Classes will be held at Monterey Community Pool. The cost is $2 per person. Monterey Community Pool hours are Tuesday-Satur day from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. The pool is closed on Mondays. Admission is $6 per person. Pool parties are also avail able from 6-9 p.m. on open days. For more information, call Putnam County Parks and Recreation at 931-5268015.

Monterey Pickers tune up for community Summer is here and that mean the Monterey Pick

ers are tuned in for warm Tuesday evenings at the Monterey Farmers Market at about 6 p.m. So, come listen or bring your instru ment and play.

Monterey Farmers Mar ket open

Monterey Farmers Market is now open on Saturdays from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Monterey Farmers Market seeks vendors to sell pro duce, 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 Raf ferty Cleary, Monterey Cultural Administrator, at 839-2111.

Garden Club meets sec ond 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 gar dening. The clubs is active in the Monterey commu nity 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 for ward to seeing you there!

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Calling all Putnam County School System students, parents/caregivers, com munity members and PCSS employees! Take the PCSS school year calendar sur vey! Your feedback helps guide the next three-year calendar for the school system. Visit http://ow.ly/ oPSU50Jm6Kv to view the proposed calendar.

Monterey Hilltop Chorale reconvenes in August

Monterey Hilltop Chorale, an all volunteer choir un der the direction of Francis Eldridge will start the new season’s reshersals in Au gust. The Chorale meets at Monterey United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on Mon days. They always welcome new members. The Chorale performs free concerts for the community and sup ports 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 con cert programs. For more in formation about becoming a sponsor, contact Kathy at kradel1010@gmail.com or Joy at cedesigners@out look.com.

Monterey Board meets on first Mondays

The Town of Monterey holds monthly board meet ings open to the public every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Monterey Municiple Build ing. It is important for resi dents to see how the city is being managed and to take advantage of the opportuni ty use their voices. Every one who has a vested inter est 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 meet ing 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 Cen ter.

• Exercise– Chair exer cises 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 reser vations 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 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 ad ventures 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 meet ing 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 pre serve Southern Heritage and join in the Capt. Champ Ferguson-Standing Stone

#2014 Sons of Confeder ate Veterans (SCV). For more information, contact Jack Looper at 445-2050 or Rooster Barnes at 5102211.

SSHS/Monterey

Hometown Project meets

The Standing Stone His torical 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 an nual Standing Stone Day celebration, a local holiday that is observed annually on the second Saturday in October. Monterey Home town Project meets directly following the Standing Stone Historical Society meeting. Monterey Home town Project is a group or ganized under the Standing Stone Historical Society to raise funds to make im provements to the Town of Monterey. Email standing stoneday@gmail.com.

FCE Club meets fourth Monday

The Monterey Family and Consumer Education Club meets on the fourth Thurs day of the month at the Monterey Senior Center at 6:30 p.m.

Civitan Club meets third

Tuesdays

The Monterey Civi tan holds monthly meet ings on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Monterey Methodist Church fellowship hall. Anyone interested in join ing the Monterey Civitan Club is welcomed and en couraged to come to the meetings.

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 8392103. 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.over drive.com/. Friends of the Monterey Library Book Sale is set for the first Sat urday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used book donations are accepted dur ing 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.

Suicide prevention resources available

The National Suicide Pre vention 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 par ties, 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 Li ons Club building for their event, call 931-839-2350. Contact Mike Callahan at 839-2350 for more infor mation. Forms are available at 108 E. Commercial Ave.

Standing Stone Day set for Oct. 8

The 43rd annual Stand ing Stone Day celebration of Monterey’s Cherokee heritage and the Standing

Town

First Volunteer Bank becomes Builtwell

The Chattanooga-headquartered First Vol unteer Bank has rebranded to Builtwell Bank effective Aug. 1, as it begins to unify the look and feel of the bank’s 24 branch es, spanning 11 counties in Tennessee and Georgia.

Builtwell Bank is Chattanooga’s largest local community bank.

“The Builtwell name demonstrates our continued commitment to being the well-built bank for which we are known, serving as the local economic engine for Tennessee and Georgia for another 118 years,” said Builtwell Bank President and CEO Patti Steele.

Builtwell Bank was founded through the purchase of Marion Trust & Banking Com pany, a community bank started in 1904, in Jasper, TN. The bank continues to grow and expand in Tennessee and Georgia. With the completion of the holding com pany’s ninth bank acquisition in late 2021, the leadership team of Builtwell Bank de veloped a plan to rebrand the company to

reflect its commitment to serve commu nities across Tennessee and Georgia for many years to come. The merger of Dal ton, GA-based First Bank will be complet ed later in August, adding six additional offices in Whitfield and Gordon Counties to Builtwell’s footprint.

“As we grow, it’s important for our name to be relevant and meaningful to the com munities we serve,” Steele said. “The Builtwell name signifies our commitment to be a sound, prosperous community bank, here to reinvest in our communities by helping customers save money, buy homes, start businesses and create jobs. Well-built communities start with wellbuilt banks.”

Steele expects a smooth transition as the Builtwell Bank brand begins to appear across the region this month. The staff at Builtwell Bank is excited about this transition and invites customers to visit the newly rebranded offices or the bank’s website at www.builtwell.bank.

127 Yard Sale Aug. 4-7

The world’s longest yard sale along nearly 700 miles of Hwy. 127, pass ing through six states from Alabama to Michigan, is going on right now. The 127 Yard Sale will continue throughout this weekend, closing out on Sunday, Aug. 7. Locals staying local to shop the sale will enjoy driv ing over to the closest accesses to the famous highway - from Crossville and south to Pikeville, Dayton, and Chattanooga, or north to Clarkrange, Jamestown and Byrdstown - to find unique collectibles, antiques, goods and more with its giant flea market vibes and hard-to-pass finds. Visit 127yardsale.com for more informa tion.

damaged by vandalism.

The Board also approved street closures for Standing Stone Day on Saturday, Oct.

8, and Halloween festivities on Oct. 29.

In Mayor updates, Nathan Walker said Monterey was $550,000 positive to bud get.

“It’s really great. We should all be proud,” Walk er said. “And that’s without tax increases. That’s a pret ty big deal in my economic notebook.”

Sandwich Board

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.

Titus House wants to help

Need clothes? We can help! Titus House, 306 W. Craw ford Ave. in Monterey, pro vides free clothing to any one 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 box es. These may be dropped off at Titus House. Please put donations underneath the carport at the end of the Titus House driveway. Ti tus House appreciates your donations! Titus House is an outreach program of the Monterey Church of Christ. Questions regard ing Titus House please call (931) 252-7676.

The Cottage Thrift Store open

The Cottage thrift store at the Monterey United Meth odist 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 Cot tage will remain closed.

Join Tennessee Disaster Response Team

The Tennessee Disaster Response Team 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 team leader Ken Hall at 239-3318 to become a team volunteer.

UCDD Offers Relative Caregiver, Housing As sistance

Are you raising a rela tive child or need hous ing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Up per Cumberland Develop ment District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are car ing for relative children during this month. 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.

TWRA Hunter Safety Course

Tennessee Wildlife Re source Agency will host a Hunter Safety Course from Aug. 18-20. The first class will meet Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Monterey Church of Christ Fellowship Build ing. Students must attend all class sessions to suc cessfully complete the course. To attend TWRA Hunter Safety Course, stu dents must register online at tnwildlife.org.

UCDD sets August Com modity Distribution

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a com modities distribution for Putnam County on Tues day, Aug. 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. until noon at Trinity Assembly of God Church, “The Nest”. Sign-up will be available at the distribu tion site. The Upper Cum berland Human Resource Agency does not discrimi nate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disabil ity in admission to, access to, or operations of its pro grams, services, or activi ties. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

Go back in time with ‘Paper Girls’

By Paula Tudor, Scribe columnist

If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber who also watches their shows and movies, you have probably noticed that they have been on a bit of a science fiction kick lately. Maybe they are just following a trend, or are trying to reach a specific demographic, but it seems like they have been putting out more than their share of content that requires the suspension of disbelief. It is not that I mind science fiction, but I feel like they need to offer more variety.

Prime memberships aren’t exactly cheap and I am sure their customers’ tastes are as varied as the products they sale. Despite all of that, I did decide to check out their lat est science fiction series this month, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that their next release will be something a

bit different.

Amazon released the series “Paper Girls” on July 29. The show is based on a comic book series about four news paper delivery girls with dif ferent backgrounds who have to learn to work together and rely on each other when they find themselves in the mid dle of a war involving time travel. The girls are around 12, so of course they are go ing through some major life changes already, when sud denly they are transported to 2019 by members of a group called “The Underground.”

“The Underground” are a group of people at war with “The Old Guard.” Apparent ly, “The Old Guard” wants to keep the world the way it is, while “The Underground” wants to keep it progress ing. Needless to say, as with

most series these days, “Pa per Girls” has definite politi cal undertones, but these are mostly easy to ignore. The suspense involved in seeing whether the girls are able to get back home to 1988 tends to outweigh any political observations people might make about the show.

I have never read the comic book series that “Paper Girls is based on so I cannot say whether Amazon did the books justice. However, the creator of the comic, Brian K. Vaughan, is listed as an executive producer of the show, so I have to imagine that it doesn’t stray too far from his vision. I would also say that this series is prob

Dave Says

A different kind of creditor?

Dear Dave, My wife and I have plans to enter the mission field as soon as we have paid off our debt and get a full emergency fund in place. We only have about $12,000 in credit card debt left, and we don’t own a home, but my father does not want this debt to stand in our way. He has offered to pay off the credit cards, and make it a loan where we would pay him back over time. It is a tempting offer, but we both feel strange about accepting it. What do you think we should do? Brandon

Dear Brandon, Your dad sounds like a generous, good-hearted man. But considering the goal you and your wife have, I want you to think for a minute about the spiritual implications of a situation

like this.

Ramsey

Proverbs 22:7 says the bor rower is slave to the lender. Now, the Bible doesn’t say debt is a sin, but it definite ly discourages debt, and it teaches us to live our lives differently than the rest of the world. That’s the case when it comes to handling money, too.

If you do this, you’d be turning your dad into your creditor in a very real sense. That’s going to make family dinners taste different, be cause you’ll be eating with

your lender instead of just good old dad. Money has a way of changing the fam ily dynamic, and it’s almost never for the good. Sudden ly, you’re getting raised eye brows if you buy something for yourself, because even the nicest, most generous folks have opinions.

If it were me, I’d say thanks, but no thanks. There’s no way I’d be in financial debt to my dad.

Now, if he were to offer to make paying off your debt a gift—one that was given with no strings attached to help you two get into the mission field quicker—I’d be okay with that and I’d be deeply grateful and hon ored.

But I would never tell you to go into debt to a parent. Your dad is probably think ing it’s better for you to be

5 Ways to Support Teachers this Fall

FAMILY FEATURES

Throughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by supporting their overall well-being.

Even so, only 52% of teachers feel valued by their communities, according to PDK International, a professional association for edu cators. What’s more, teachers are more burnt out than ever, with 81% reporting their workloads have increased and 55% sharing they have less time for planning than before, according to a State of Teaching survey conducted by Adopt a Classroom.

Heading back to school means stocking up on supplies, updating wardrobes and planning new routines for hassle-free mornings. This fall, as you prepare for the new school year, consider these ideas for supporting your children’s teachers, too:

Volunteer in the Classroom

With the extra roles and responsibilities many teachers have taken on in recent years, there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete special projects or keep up with certain tasks. Ask teachers how you can lend a hand. That might mean spending some time physically in the classroom, or there may be ways you can support your children’s classes from home,

Recognize Teachers Who Go Above and Beyond

Chances are good you know at least a few educators who have gone beyond the call of duty and made an exceptional impact on their students. Honoring their contributions shows appreciation for all they do. One way to demonstrate your gratitude is by nominating educators for Staples’ fourth annual #ThankATeacher contest, which recognizes 20 stand-out educators who go above and beyond for their students. Winners’ schools will be awarded $5,000 in classroom essentials for the upcoming school year. Learn more about how to nominate a teacher at staplesconnect.com/thankateacher.1

Be a Partner in Your Child’s Learning at Home

Supporting teachers isn’t just about the classroom and supplies; you can also provide a helping hand by creating good habits and modeling the importance of education at home. Actions like creating routines that keep students on a comfortable, familiar schedule help teachers manage classrooms more

your children’s teachers a priority so you’re aware of concerns and can help address them early.

Donate School Supplies

Often, teachers dip into their own income to create fun, engaging learning experiences and supplement student supplies when they run low. In fact, the average teacher spends $745 on supplies for their classrooms that are not covered by school budgets. According to Adopt a Classroom’s State of Teaching survey, 71% of teachers spent more of their own money on classroom materials in 2022 than during the previous year.

You can ask teachers what supplies they need, or you can give back to teachers through Staples’

Classroom Rewards program. Join for free and earn 5% back on every qualifying purchase for you and 10% back of qualifying purchases to donate to local teachers. The program helps reduce teachers’ out of pocket costs for their classrooms by allowing them to earn up to $2,000 a year.

Attend School Board Meetings and Voice Support

district and teachers is an important part of monitoring and advocating for your children’s education, but it’s also a way for you to lend your about issues that matter to your children’s teachers and support school board policies and actions that serve teachers’ best interests.

1NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to 50 U.S./D.C., 18 or older as of date of entry who possess a web-enabled mobile device as of July 24, 2022. Begins 12:00 am ET on July 25, 2022 and ends 11:59 pm Superstore, LLC. For complete rules and eligibility, visit staplesconnect.com/thankateacher.

Dave

Stone Beauty Pageant set for Sept.

Miss Standing Stone

Date of pageant: September 17th, 2022

Location: Monterey High School, 710 E. Commercial Ave, Monterey, TN 38574

Open to contestants of any area, county, or state. All 2021 queens are requested to crown their successor and are eligible to compete ONLY if they are in a different category. Winners also have to participate in the Parade at Monument on Standing Stone Day and the Christmas Parade. *must provide your own car* *Age as of the day of pageant*

Baby Miss 0-11m 10am

Toddler Miss 1-2 yrs 10:45am

Tiny Miss 3-4yrs 11:30am LUNCH BREAK 12:15 - 1pm

Little Miss 5-6yrs 1:15pm

Jr. Miss 10-12yrs 2:45pm

Young Miss 7-9yrs 2:00pm

Teen Miss 13-15yrs 3:30 pm

Miss Standing Stone 16-21 (Married or single) 4:15pm

Young Miss through Miss Standing Stone winners will be expected to be present at events w/ sash and crown (Car shows, Standing Stone Day, Spring on the Mountain, & Christmas Parade) *The categories will not start before the scheduled time* Everyone must come DRESSED. There will be NO dressing rooms!! If you are registering at the door your paperwork and check must already be filled out. Due to Covid-19 you cannot check in more than 30 minutes before your category and be registered a minimum of 5 minutes before your scheduled category time Makeup is allowed but must be appropriate as well as attire is formal dresses and must be appropriate for your age group (length of your choice). The judges will not be judging you on the cost of your dress. *Score sheets will NOT be available* Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and the judges’ decisions are final. The pageant officials, the City nor the Historical Society will be liable for lost, damaged, stolen or any other unforeseen problems. $40 fee: includes the prettiest smile, prettiest hair, best personality,most photo genic (If you wish to compete in most photogenic you must submit a photo at registration *no glitz photos*) (All paperwork w/ money has to be turned in by September 5th by 3 PM to avoid a late fee) *If you register after the due date or at the door there is a $10 late fee* Turn in the application & money at Monterey Depot or mail money/check with the application to Monterey Depot. *Address: 101 E. Depot Ave. Monterey, TN 38574* If you write out a check please make it out to SSHS. Forms are available at the Monterey Depot and online at the Miss Standing Youth Pagent Facebook page.

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ably a bit easier to follow if you read the comic book beforehand. Characters pop in and out of this show so quickly that unless you were expecting them to show up you probably wouldn’t real ize who they were for a few episodes. In this way, I think “Paper Girls” was probably created with fans of the com ic in mind rather than the av erage science fiction fan. I developed a love/hate re lationship with “Paper Girls” while I was watching this first season. It is indeed dif

ficult to follow at times, but it is also full of so many twists and turns involving charac ters you begin to care about from the very first episode, that it is impossible to stop watching it. You’re invested in the stories of these girls, whether you want to be or not. I attribute most of that to the acting. They make you care about their characters because the emotions they display can be applied to any number of real-life situ ations.

Season 1 of “Paper Girls” consists of 8 episodes. I have heard that it has already been renewed for a second season. Given that the comic book

has 30 issues, I would look for this series to be around for a while. In fact, die-hard fans of the comic will prob ably demand it.

• • • Paula Tudor graduated cum laude from Tennessee Tech nological University with a bachelor’s degree in interdis ciplinary studies, emphasiz ing English and communica tion. 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 paulassoapbox.blogspot.com and at paulatudor.com.

Christopher, Nathan, and Zachariah Pulido, at right, make the rounds to each center and collect infor mation and goodies for their upcoming first day of school.

Dalton Stevens, left, has got to wear shades because the Monterey Branch Library’s Back to School Bash is too cool, helping students get excited for school.

Monterey Lions Club conducts eye screenings at the Back to School Bash and Ser ena Cathcart gets her eyes checked by Lion Renee Phillips to start the school year of right.

Harmony and Brittany Diamond love Monterey Branch Library and cannot wait to visit each table at the Back to School Bash.

Photos by Rebekah Beeler/Scribe

Ashley Phillips and her daughter, Emma, are excited for the Back to School Bash at Monterey Branch Li brary to get ready for school on July 26.

Alex and Brayden Reams and Easton Curtis, at right, enjoy visiting with Tennessee State Park Rangers Hannah Sheley and Becca McDonald learning about the corn snake at the Monterey Branch Library Back to School Bash.

Caitlyn Lewis helps her sons Weston and Owen pack up for the new school year.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Monterey FBC welcomes new pastor

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Continued from 4 in debt to him rather than some uncaring bank or cred it card company. But I just wouldn’t want to do any thing that might jeopardize your relationship.

— Dave

Help them…and help them get help

Dear Dave,

I finished college a couple of years ago, and I have a good job making $65,000 a year. The only debt I have is about $5,000 remaining on a car loan, and I am paying that off as quickly as pos sible. At the same time, my mom and dad need repairs on their small house, and I am not sure they can af ford to fix things. They both work hard, but they don’t make a lot of money. Plus, they have some debt. I have enough saved to pay for fix ing their roof, with plenty left over. What do you think about the idea of pausing paying off my car to help them?

Samantha

Dear Samantha,

You’re a caring young lady with a great heart, who’s also making good money. There’s no reason you can’t do both things. Help your mom and dad with the roof, then turn around and fin ish knocking out that car payment and re-build your savings. From what you’ve said, it won’t put you in a

financial bind, right? I’m re ally proud of you for want ing to help your folks this way.

I know your mom and dad work hard. And they’re obviously good people to have raised a daughter like you. But I want you to think about one thing. Ifyou make a habit of fixing their lives without them having a hand in fixing their lives, this sce nario could become a night mare for everyone.

I’d go ahead and help them, but the only way I’d do it is if they promise to let you help them address the reasons they don’t have any money—and if they agree to get financial counseling. I can tell you love your mom and dad a lot. And I’m sure they work too hard to be broke. I’m not talking about fussing at them or shaming them, I’m talking about sit ting down and having a lov ing discussion about the is sues and what they can do to start making positive finan cial changes in their lives.

The fact that your folks have worked their entire lives, and can’t come up with money for roof repairs on a small home, tells me something’s wrong. The fact that they don’t have any money is the symptom. The problem is they’ve made poor decisions and mishan dled the dollars they earned. Even if you don’t make a lot, you can still have a little cash set aside for emergen cies if you manage it well.

— Dave

Church Directory

Bible Holiness Church 144 Dripping Springs Rd. 839-6268

Columbia Hill Baptist 1226 Columbia Hill Rd. 445-3066

Church of God in Christ 2704 Muddy Pond Rd. 445-7782

Familia Dios 119 W. Commercial Ave. 839-7011

First Baptist Church of Monterey 106 N. Chestnut St. 839-2971

Full Gospel Assembly 9396 Monterey Hwy. 839-6411

Hanging Limb Baptist 1421 Hanging Limb Hwy. 445-3283

Hope in Christ Fellowship 315 E. Peter Ave. 833-315-4673

Monterey Church of Christ 308 W. Crawford Ave. 839-2660

Monterey Community Church 301 E. Commercial Ave. 839-2119

Monterey First Assem bly of God 1050 N. Chestnut St. 839-8103

Monterey Freewill Baptist 311 S. Elm St. 839-3433

Monterey First Church of the Nazarene 110 N. Poplar St. 839-2609

Monterey Wesleyan Church 300 E. New Ave. 584-0133

Monterey United Methodist Church 124 N. Holly St. 839-2597

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Mill Creek Baptist 5221 Mill Creek School Rd. 520-7801

Mineral Springs First Baptist Church 4038 Hanging Limb Hwy.839-3538

Monterey Apostolic Church 1109 Buckner Rd. 839-8416

Monterey Wesleyan Church Pastor Ted Stepp 9315840133 330 E New Ave

Monterey Worship Cen ter 120 E. Commercial Ave. 839-2702

Muddy Pond Independent Baptist Church 3449 Muddy Pond Rd. 445-2140

Pilgrim Christian Fellowship 3068 Muddy Pond Rd. 445-7160

Primera Iglesia Evangel Jesus Baptist Church 200 S Chestnut St. 839-3399

Sand Springs Baptist 9388 Sand Springs Church Rd. 839-3131

Second Freewill Baptist Church of Monterey 855 E. Commercial Ave. 839-3752

Shady Grove Freewill Baptist 2175 Stamps-Shady Grove Rd.

Standing Stone Baptist Church 914 N. Chestnut St. 267-5072

Standing Stone Church of Christ 385 N. Elmore St.

Victory Christian Center 125 S. Oak St. 839-6068

Vine Ridge Baptist 602 Vine Ridge Rd. 445-3414

Woodcliff Baptist Church 13100 Woodcliff Rd. 839-8465

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Monterey First Baptist Church welcomes their new Pastor Bill Barenkamp and his wife, Kathy.

5 Loaves Food Pantry starts new mission Monterey Seniors plan for August events

Free Medicare classes in available

Annual Upper Cumberland Senior, Caregiver Expo set for Oct. 18

Planning is underway for the 21st Annual Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo, hosted by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability.

This year UCAAAD comes together to celebrate 21 years of providing com munity support and re sources to our seniors and caregivers in the Upper Cumberland. UCAAAD is excited to announce this year’s event theme is “Age my Way,” recognizing the important role personal choice plays in aging. This regional event has typi cally focused on the care needs of older adults and their caregivers. The Expo provides an opportunity for individuals seeking help with their loved one’s care to connect with businesses

and service providers.

At this time, plans are being made to hold an in-person event at Life Church of Cookeville this fall. The 2022 Senior and Caregiver Expo is sched uled to take place Tues day, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Life Church.

Opportunities are avail able for sponsorships for this year’s Expo event.

UCAAAD is currently seeking businesses and organizations to partner together to help make for another successful Senior and Caregiver Expo in the Upper Cumberland. For more details about spon sorships or general in formation, please contact Clare Farless at cfarless@ ucdd.org or 931-4324111.

Are you eligible for Medi care and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland State Health Insurance As sistance Program is con ducting a free Welcome to Medicare! class on Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Art Circle Library located at 3 East St. in Crossville.

This class will consist of training on Medicare Parts A, B, C & D, as well as Medigap policies and ways to prevent Medicare fraud.

SHIP is a federally fund ed program administered through the Area Agency on Aging & Disability. Please call SHIP at 931432-4150, visit the Upper Cumberland SHIP Face book Page at facebook. com/UCSHIP, or email ship@ucdd.org to register or learn more.

SHIP and Senior Medi care Patrol are adminis tered locally by the Upper Cumberland Development District and cover all 14 Upper Cumberland coun ties. SHIP/SMP repre sentatives provide free

and unbiased Medicare counseling for any ques tions, abuse, or concerns, and they will also screen Medicare beneficiaries for low-income assistance programs.

Got Medicare? Got Ques tions? Call SHIP at 1-877801-0044 or 931-4324150. AAAD, a division of the Upper Cumberland Development District, connects older adults and adults with disabilities in the 14-county Upper Cumberland region with services and resources to improve their quality of life. Find the AAAD on the web at www.ucdd.org and at facebook.com/UCD Dconnect.

About the Upper Cum berland Development Dis trict: The Upper Cumber land Development District provides regional planning and assistance to the 14county Upper Cumberland region to promote econom ic growth and community enhancement. Find UCDD on the web at www.ucdd. org and at facebook.com/ UCDDconnect.

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The 5 Loaves Food Pantry has begun a new ministry. Their new Blessing Box ministry is for people to receive food in an emergency situation during the middle of the week when they are not open. The box is located on the front porch of the building, 598 Vine Ridge Rd, Crawford Tn.

Build friendship skills for backto-school success

(Family Features) When thinking about back-toschool season, most people naturally think of academ ics. However, it’s just as important to focus on so cial and emotional skills.

Children of all ages are still learning to manage their emotions and get along with others. As they learn these skills, behav iors that make academic learning more challenging for everyone else in the classroom may be seen.

“Social and emotional skills are crucial to a child’s academic success, but they aren’t inherent,” said Carter Peters from Kinder Care’s inclusion services team. “Teachers tell us again and again that start ing the school year with a grasp on social emotional learning is just as impor tant as knowing academic concepts. Children who are struggling to manage their emotions and transition into the classroom may not be able to focus on aca demics.”

Consider these three skills families can teach their children before school starts to help build friend ships.

Turn Transitions into Games

Making a game out of stressful transitions can help both you and your child reframe your mind sets and reduce stress. Ask ing your child “Can you hop like a bunny while you get your school things together?” or playing a lis tening game like “Simon Says” can help your child

develop executive function skills such as impulse con trol. You could also give him or her choices. For example, tell your child “You can put your shoes on yourself or I can help you,” which lets him or her feel a sense of autonomy and control when choosing the desired solution.

Take Turns

One thing younger chil dren often struggle with is the concept of sharing. Adults can forget that to young children sharing implies giving something up, Peters said. If your child struggles to share, try introducing the con cept of taking turns: “It’s Mariah’s turn for the slide. When she’s done then you can go,” for example. Help your child practice how to have conversations with playmates about taking turns.

Play a ‘What if’ Game

Help school-age children build a growth mindset by problem-solving responses to common friendship is sues. Ask your child “What would you do if…?” and help him or her practice responses. Thinking of responses ahead of time gives your child a rehearsed playbook to choose from in the moment. The more he or she practices these re sponses, the less you will see unwanted behaviors such as yelling or hitting. By giving children the au tonomy to choose their own responses, you demonstrate your trust in them, which can give children a power ful sense of their own abili ties to act maturely.

“The need to practice im pulse control and self-reg ulation skills will remain a challenge throughout child hood as executive function skills continue to develop into a person’s mid-20s,” Peters said. “It’s not that children don’t ‘know bet

ter,’ it’s more their brains are still learning these vi tal social and emotional skills.”

Building these social skills now can help your children start the school year ready to learn and grow. Find more tips to build chil dren’s social and emotional skills at kindercare.com.

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Life on the Mountain

Monterey Pickers draw a crowd

Photos by Rebekah Beeler/Scribe Young Emma Tinch burns up the strings as she steps up to play “Black Mountain Rag” with the Monterey Pickers at the Farmers Market.

Monterey Pickers meet at the Farmers Market on July 26 to play live mountain music for everyone to enjoy on the hot summer night. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy or bring an instrument and join in the fun on Tuesday evenings at about 6 p.m.