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Volume 5 Issue 11
Covering Monterey and Surrounding Communities
Wildcat Nation
November 8, 2019
Get ready for Monterey Wildcats reign undefeated Christmas market, parade and Santa By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
For the first time in Monterey High School history, Wildcats’ football team is 10-0, reigning undefeated in their regular season. MHS beat Sale Creek at home 35-12 on Aug. 23, then shut out Lookout Valley at Lookout Valley High 43-0 on Aug. 30. On Sept. 6, the Wildcats won against Red Boiling Springs at RBS 47-6 for their first district game of the season. On Friday the 13th, MHS hosted Harriman, winning 34-7. MHS played their second district game against Pickett County at home on Sept. 20, and the Cats
Photo courtesy of Upper Cumberland Reporter won 63-16. On Sept. 27, the Wildcats hosted Jackson County and won 42-
18. They hosted Jo Byrns on Oct. 4, picking up their third district win 35-6.
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Monterey celebrates 40th annual Standing Stone Day
By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler
Let the community festivities begin! The Christmas Home & Hearth Market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Monterey Depot Museum from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop for homemade gifts for Christmas and baked goods from loal craft vendors. Vendor space is limited. Spaces are $15, non-refundable. Those interested in becoming a vendor at the Christmas Home and Hearth Market will need to register with the Monterey Depot. Make checks payable to Monterey Depot Historical Society. Vendors may set up their tables on Friday, Dec. 6, between noon and 4 p.m. to get ready for the market on Saturday. The annual Monterey
Christmas Parade is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Lineup for the parade will be at 5:30 p.m. at Monterey High School to follow the route west on Commercial Ave., south on Holly St. and turning east on Stratton Ave. to disband at VEC. Monterey is sponsoring a town float contest with prizes in four categories: religious, commercial, organizations and groups. The float contest winners will be announced at the depot following the parade. Register floats by calling the Monterey Depot Museum at 839-2111. Santa will make an appearance at the Depot following the Christmas parade for photos and treats for the kids.
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The sound of drumming in the distance catches the attention of onlookers and out of the mist representatives of several Native American Nations emerge, leading the annual Standing Stone Day Parade on Oct. 12, to celebrate the 40th annual Standing Stone Day holiday in Monterey. The festivities continued at the Standing Stone Monument with the traditional Standing Stone ceremony, laying of the wreath and tomahawk on the monument. After the Miss Standing Stone Queens were presented, Standing Stone Art Contest winner Kadence Phillips, spoke about why it is important for students to enter the contest and learn about Monterey ‘s unqiue history. Braving the chilly temperatures, the rain held off for the celebrating to continue with dancing, songs, drumming and guest speakers. Performers representing several Native American Nations, including Cherokee, Muskogee Creek, Aztec, Powhatan, Cheyenne and Apache made the 40th annual Standing Stone Day event one to remember. A special thank you goes to Sayota Knight for his help bringing the nations together for the event. Standing Stone Historical Society would also like to thank the Monterey Police Department for their assistance with road closures and security.
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Muskogee Creek native Zeke Reedy performs a showstopping dance at the Standing Stone.
Monterey parades around to kick of the 40th annual Standing Stone Day celebration.
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Check out the Monterey Senior Center this month! • Exercise– Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. • Bridge– Monday and Thursday at 1 p.m. • Wednesday Socials: 10:30 a.m. • Thursday Extras: 10 a.m. • Friday Art: 10 a.m. Paint with oils every other Friday, Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. • November speaker preview: Mental Health, Senior Legal Services, LifeCare Center, Balance screenings for Members. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Monterey Senior Center will also be closed. The Center is located at 105 N. Elmore, Monterey, TN. Contact the Senior Center by calling 8398053. Membership is free for those 60 and over. Come and see what we are all about. Please stop by the center to see what new adventures have been added. Regular center hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Monterey Branch Library calendar
Come visit with us at the Monterey Branch Library (MBL) this month and stay connected, stay well-read and stay active in the community. There is something for everyone at Monterey Branch Library, whether it’s for family leisure time or homeschooling resources. Book Sale- Friends of the Monterey Library Book Sale on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used book donations are accepted during normal library hours. Story time Wednesdays 11 a.m. Come visit with us at the Monterey Branch Library (MBL) this month and stay connected, stay well-read and stay active in the community. There is something for everyone at Monterey Branch Library, whether it’s for family leisure time or homeschooling resources. Dates to remember: Story time Wednesdays 11 a.m. Nov. 16- Lego Day 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19- Quilt Club 2-4 p.m. Nov. 21- Movie Night 6:30 p.m. Closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28-29 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.
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Monterey Lions to hold Turkey Shoots
Winner, winner, turkey dinner! The Monterey Lions Club is holding their annual Turkey Shoots every other Saturday, November through February. Weather permitting, the Turkey Shoots will be at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 14, Dec. 28, Jan. 11, Jan. 25, and Feb. 8. The shoots will be held on Hwy. 70N, west of Monterey Exit 300. For more information, call 931-267-2647. Come join the Monterey Lions Club for a good time, win nice cuts of meat and eat more turkey! The Monterey Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Lions Club building is located on South Elm St. in Monterey. For more information about the Lions Club, events, civic projects, and membership, contact Mike Callahan at 839-2350.
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 signin sheet for those who wish to speak and give time for them to bring up important issues for discussion.
Garden Club meets second Tuesdays
Join the Monterey Garden Club. All are welcome! Please join us! The Monterey Garden Club meets at the Monterey Methodist Church Fellowship Hall every second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The Garden Club welcomes new members and visitors to come listen to guest speakers and demonstrators, get tips and develop a successful green thumb. For more information, contact Monterey Garden Club President Deborah Wolfe by calling 839-6756 or emailing dcwolfe52@ yahoo.com.
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.
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.
Thank you, Veterans! Standing Stone Scribe wishes to thank all our brave veterans for their service to our country. May God bless you and keep you on Veterans Day and every day.
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.
Titus House wants to help
Need clothes? We can help! Titus House, 306 W. Crawford Avenue in Monterey, provides free clothing to anyone in need. Titus Hous is open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon except for September and October when it is open the third Saturday. Titus House accepts donations of clean, dry clothing in bags or boxes. These may be dropped off at Titus House. Please put donations underneath the carport at the end of the Titus House driveway. Titus House appreciates your donations! Titus House is an outreach program of the Monterey Church of Christ. Questions regarding Titus House please call (931) 2527676.
SSHS/Monterey Hometown Project meets
The Standing Stone Historical Society/Monterey Hometown Project meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Monterey Depot Museum. Standing Stone Day is a local holiday that is observed annually on the second Saturday in October. Monterey Hometown Project meets diretly following the Standing Stone Historical Society meeting. Monterey Hometown Project is a group organized under the Standing Stone Historical Society to raise funds to make improvements to the Town of Monterey. All are welcome!
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 510-2211. God Save the South!
Monterey VFW meet first Thursdays
VFW Post 6277 meetings are the first Thursday of every month starting at 6 p.m. VFW Post 6277 is located at 101 South Poplar St., Monterey, TN, and is open to all veterans who have served in a war or conflict.
Be an ombudsman
As a volunteer ombudsman, you will be assigned to a specific long-term care facility, working to ensure that the resident’s rights are being protected. You will help residents with problems they are unable to resolve alone. Volunteer ombudsmen dedicate three (3) hours per week to this job. Ongoing training and support are provided. This could be the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity you may ever have. For more information, please call Kim Fowler at (931) 432-4210.
UCDD offers assistance
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children, during the month of November. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931476-4127, if you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-4324111.
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‘Our mindset is to just play our game.’ Then they played Bledsoe County on Oct. 11, winning 26-7. Clay County was up next for the Cats’ fourth district game and while the nailbiter had both teams scoring low, the Cats took the win at 9-6 after a field goal in overtime. Gordonsville scored the most points against the Monterey Wildcats on Nov. 1, but still couldn’t take the big “W” on their home turf at 28-21. The Cats took home their fifth district win and the Region 4 Class 1-A Championship. “Making team history has just been a great accomplishment and a great legacy to have as a senior. Being on a team that has done this is an honor,” MHS Wildcat football
Photo courtesy of Upper Cumberland Reporter Monterey Wildcat quarter back Jordan Key thwarts a tackle and runs the ball against Gordonsville. team senior leader Kevin Borjas said. “Being a leader is just something amazing to be and being able to lead your team to an undefeated season. Just being seen as a leader on the team is a great feeling.” On their way to the playoffs with a record-breaking and school historymaking season, MHS is having a huge sale on some serious Wildcat fan gear, including apparel, hats, toboggans, headbands and signs on Friday,
Nov. 8, in the front lobby of the high school from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., just in time to get ready for their first playoff game. The sale is open to parents, students, and community members and the perfect opportunity to get Wildcat merchandise before the playoff game. The community is also asked to participate in “Paint the Town Purple” on Friday, Nov. 8, to show support of the MHS Wildcats football team. “Our mindset going into
the playoffs is just to play our game,” Borjas said, “not look ahead, just play one play at a time.” The Wildcats are set to play their first playoff game of the BlueCross Bowl against the Whitwell Tigers on Friday, Nov. 8, at Monterey High School Medley Field at 7 p.m.
need attention, such as the internal temperatures of two of those tanks are reaching an excess of 140 °F, causing some corrosion. The maximum acceptable temperature is 120°F. “I would like to try to get the authorization to move forward with trying to bid out the work for putting the vents in and some other items, the man-ways,” said Green. “Some of these things, you’re going to be cutting into these tanks to install.”
Green estimates $50115,000 for the work on all three tanks, including engineering and inspection. Engineer Nathaniel Green advised to stay on top of the repairs and work needed to stave off additional costs. “I’m going to have a third-party inspector who knows about water tanks come in and get prices from them to insure that everything that doesn’t meet American Water Works Association standards are brought up to
where they do,” Green said. Monterey Vice-Mayor Starlett Wessels made a motion to take bids on the water tank project and the board voted in favor. Green is also researching Meadow Creek Dam and its building and repair history to assess viable options to fix and prevent the dam from seeping. He hopes to present an action plan with costs at the next Monterey Board meeting on Dec. 2.
Monterey to update water tanks By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
After receiving the results of the TDEC inspection, three Monterey water tanks will need to be updated to meet code regulations. Two water tanks on Peter Ave. and one on Industrial Dr. require work. TDEC requires water tank inspections every five years. The TDEC inspection revealed several items that
Monterey Library to host Angel Tree The Monterey Branch Library Angle Tree is up and ready for gift givers to collect the Christmas wishes of angel children received from the local schools. Please stop by and pick up an angel and buy a gift to help make Christmas better for a child. All gifts are due back to the library by Dec. 9. If you are unable to purchase the gifts, you are more than welcome to drop off a cash donation or gift cards to go toward the purchase of the angels’ wish items. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Doylene or Dean at the Monterey Branch Library at 931-839-2103.
MPD to collect Christmas for kids It’s that time of year again. Monterey Police Department is collecting money and gifts for children from birth to age 14. Please consider giving so that all kids can have a wonderful Christmas. Bring new and unwrapped toys to the Monterey Police Department or come by and pick up a name and buy the gift yourself. Call 931-839-2323 for more information.
Muzzleloader, archery season just around the corner
Muzzleloader season around the corner The 2019 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opens in Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 9, and continues through Friday, Nov. 22, in all of Tennessee’s deer hunting units, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The opening of muzzleloader season in the state has a permanent opening date of the third Saturday before Thanksgiving. For Unit CWD only in addition to muzzleloader, gun season will open on Nov. 9. The newlycreated Unit CWD in the southwestern portion of the state was established after the confirmation of chronic wasting disease (CWD) last December.
Muzzleloading firearms are defined as those firearms which are incapable of being loaded from the breech. Muzzleloading firearms of .36 caliber minimum, plus long bows, compound bows and crossbows are legal hunting equipment for this season. Hunters are also reminded that they must meet the blaze orange requirements while hunting. The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two. No more than one antlered deer may be taken per day. Hunters are allowed the following antlerless bag limits: Unit L-3 per day, Unit A and B-2 total, and Unit C and D-1 total. In Unit CWD, muzzleloader/archery season began Oct. 28. In Unit
CWD, there is a limit of three antlerless deer per day with no season limit and the statewide bag limit of two antlered deer. For the exact boundaries of the different deer units, hunters can refer to the 2019-20 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide, available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold and at all TWRA offices. In addition, regulations and other information for Unit CWD are included on pages 33-37 of the guide. A list of the state’s permanent annual opening hunting dates is on page 12 of the guide. The guide can also be viewed at TWRA’s website at www. tnwildlife.org. Resident hunters, ages 16 through 64 must pos-
sess in addition to other appropriate licenses, an annual big game license for the equipment used. Lifetime Sportsman license, Junior Hunt/Trap/ Fish, Adult Sportsman license and Permanent
Senior Citizens license holders are not required to purchase supplemental big game licenses. In addition to private lands, including public hunting areas, several wildlife management
areas (WMAs) will be open to hunters during this muzzleloader season. Hunters need to refer to the 2019-20 Hunting and Trapping Guide for a listing of these WMAs or go to TWRA’s website. Tennessee’s gun season for deer opens in units A, B, C, D, and L on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year’s date is Nov. 23. The season for gun/muzzleloader/archery will then continue through Jan. 5, 2020. Archery equipment is legal during muzzleloader and gun seasons. Muzzleloaders are legal during gun season.
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Garden Club auction Nov. 12 Students plant bulbs for One of the best kept secrets in Monterey is the Monterey Garden Club. The club maintains a beautiful flower garden in Whittaker Park and awards six scholarships to Monterey High School seniors. They also donate to the Civitan Club, Christmas Parade, downtown Monterey, and will now help Burks Elementary with their new greenhouse program. Fundraising for Monterey Garden Club projects is always ongoing. The Annual Garden Club Auction is set for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Monterey United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The auction is a large event in which bidders may expect a lot of laughs from Tays Auction expert auctioneers as they conduct the auction. All items up for bid will be of good
Red Ribbon Week
Photo submitted Monterey Garden Club collects high quality items for their annual auction. The Garden Club Auction is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year and will be put towards their many service projects, including scholarships for Monterey High School seniors.
quality. Please join us with the knowledge that every cent raised goes towards the Monterey Garden Club Schol-
arships and the community! Refreshments will be provided. For questions, call Deborah Wolfe at 839-6756.
Monterey High School and Burks Elementary students participated in the “Plant the Promise” event in honor of Red Ribbon Week on Monday, Oct. 28. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually from Oct. 2331. Red Ribbon Week began as a tribute to fallen DEA Special Agent Enrique Camerena in 1985, in which red flower bulbs are planted in the fall as a symbolic pledge to choose to be drug free. The bulbs then bloom in the spring to serve as a reminder of the importance and the beauty of living a drug free life.
Record number attend Senior and Caregiver Expo The Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Life Church in Cookeville attracted 920 attendees, breaking the event’s attendance record from the past several years. Organized by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability, a division of the Upper Cumberland Development District, the Senior and Caregiver Expo brought together businesses, service providers, seniors and caregivers in a one-day networking event. Participants had the opportunity to gather resources from vendors, participate in health screenings, receive door prizes, participate in hands-on educational activities, served a free lunch and enjoy entertainment provided by Platinum Sponsor, The Quality of Families. The event was not only informational but included a lively theme, “A Day at the Show,” with event sponsors participating in a booth decorating contest. The winners of the contest include Grace Givers Home Care of Cookeville who received first place and Life Care Center of Sparta and Crossville who received second place. “Our hope is that attendees leave the expo feeling more knowledge-
Additionally, the event provides a chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, take a
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Senior and Caregiver Expo sponsors Grace Givers Home Care of Cookeville and Life Care Center of Sparta and Crossville received first and second place, respectively, in the event’s booth decorating contest. able about the resources available in our region,” Clare Farless, UCAAAD Family Caregiver Coordinator stated. “It’s our passion to empower individuals with information they need to improve their quality of life, and this event would not be possible without our sponsors.” Platinum sponsors for the expo included Livingston Regional Hospital, Blue Coast Burrito, Life Care Center of Sparta and Crossville, Home Caregivers, HomeInstead Senior Care, Putnam Sheriff Department, Saint Thomas Hospital, NHC HealthCare, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Tennessee Tech University Caregiving Center,
Heritage Pointe, Quality Home Health, StoneCom, Grace Givers Home Care, Joyce Healthcare, Eye Centers of Tennessee, TN Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee, Bailey Manor, TN Department of Commerce & Insurance, Putnam County Emergency Management Services
(911), WCTE, and Alzheimer’s Tennessee. UCAAAD 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/ UCDDconnect.
break from daily stress and see the rewards of nurturing something beautiful.
The U.S. Census Bureau is now recruiting temporary workers for the 2020 Census, planning to recruit 2.7 million people across the country. Recently, the Census Bureau hosted 2,020 recruiting informational events around the country. Sherry Jackson with the Census Department addressed the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen at the Nov. 4 meeting, assuring that the information collected would not be shared with any other government agencies. “We do not share with any other government agency. The information we collect is not used to
determine whether someone is eligible or not eligible for any government benefits, also. So that’s a real important thing,” Jackson added. “It’s recorded in a statistical format and protected for 72 years.” In 2022, the 1950s census will be released. Jackson noted that for the first time ever, people will be invited to respond to the 2020 Census count online or by phone about mid-March. Those who do not respond through those avenues will receive a paper form in around April to return. Should the Bureau not receive a response, those addresses will be compiled for the Bureau to launch the
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Thanksgiving Service set for Nov. 20
The Monterey First Assembly of God, 1050 N. Chestnut St., is hosting the Monterey Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. All are in-
• CENSUS Continued from 4A largest 2020 Census field operation, known as Nonresponse Follow-up, in which Census takers will knock on doors to follow up with households who have not responded to the census questionnaire. Interested applicants can qualify for both field and office positions. Office positions, though limited, will be located in area census offices responsibilities will be to recruit, select, hire, train, manage and pay all office and field staff who work within the designated boundaries of the geographic territory assigned to the office.
vited and welcome to attend. There will be special music and Dr. Jerry Huffman, pastor at Monterey First Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Come
“It’s safe, it’s easy, and it’s confidential,” said Jackson. “The head of household will answer about nine questions and after that it’s about seven questions.” The Census Bureau is in the process of opening 248 offices to support the 2020 Census. As these offices become ready for business, they are listed at 2020census.gov/jobs/ pay-and-locations. To apply for one of these jobs visit 2020census/jobs or call 855-JOB-2020 and select option 3 for more information. Pay rates for field and clerical jobs can be found at 2020census. gov/jobs/pay-and-loca-
share in the thankfulness of the season. The Monterey Community Thanksgiving Service is sponsored by the Monterey Ministerial Association.
tions. Applicants are to complete paperwork online and make an appointment to get fingerprinted for the background check. To search for possible management positions, go to USAjobs.gov. Those being considered for a position will receive a telephone interview, and will be given steps to follow through email if they are offered a job. Most applications will remain active throughout the 2020 Census and may be considered as positions become available. Apply today!
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Teaching the value of work…and money Dear Dave, Is it okay to give very young children an allowance? Christie
Dear Christie, Teaching kids there’s an emotional connection between work and money is one of the best things you can do as a parent.Once your kids are old enough to do a few simple chores around the house, they’re old enough to earn a little money doing them. In my mind, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with putting kids who are three or four on a basic commission system.If they do the jobs you assign them, they get paid. If they don’t do the jobs, they don’t get paid. We put a little dryerase board on the refrigerator, and listed the jobs they had to doduring the weekwith a dollar amount next to each one. Keep in mind, kids shouldn’t get paid for every little thing they do around the house. Some jobs are just a necessary component of being part of a family. And there are some things kids should do simply because mom or dad asked them to. Some jobs should have a higher purpose in mind, too, because as a parent, you should want to find as many teachable moments for your kids as possible. Once they’ve earned their money, sit down with them and divide it into three separate envelopes—saving, spending, and giving. That way, they get to learn about the uses for money while they’re learning how to work! —Dave As safe as a neighborhood bank? Dear Dave, What are your thoughts about online banks? Are they as safe as traditional, neighborhood banks? Jeanna Dear Jeanna, Sure, if they’re guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC is one of two agencies that provide de-
Dave Ramsey posit insurance to customers in America’s depository institutions. The other is the National Credit Union Administration, or NCUA, which insures and regulates credit unions. If you’re seriously considering using an online bank, there are a few things I’d advise checking out before making the move. Look into the bank’s track record, and see how long it has been open. Also, if the bank you’re considering doesn’t have a name-brand you recognize, find out the amount of its deposits. Online banks don’t worry me today like they did 10 years ago. And almost everyone does some form of online banking these days, anyway. If the bank in question has a good reputation, and sufficient deposits to have some strength in its FDIC guarantee, I wouldn’t worry about it. —Dave Emotions, basics, and change Dear Dave, I’ve gotten out of debt before following your plan, but Ialways seem to fallright back in. I find myself spending more than I mean to whenever I go out shopping or running errands. I’mtired of all this, and I want to stop busting my budget and get control of my money once and for all. Do you have any advice? Patrick Dear Patrick, Years ago, when I lost everything financially, there were two or three extremely strong emotions that spurred me toward change. Probably the biggest emotion was fear. I was scared to death I’d be broke for the rest of my life, and not
be able to take care of my family. Don’t misunderstand me, though. I don’t think you should ever live your life in fear. But a reasonable, healthy level of fear where some things are concerned can be a fantastic motivator. Another emotion was disgust. I realized the way I had been livingand handling money was stupid. So, I made a proactive, conscious decision that I was going to change, and things were going to be different. The third emotion was contentment. You know, advertisers try to make us believe our lives will be better, and we’ll be happier, if we just go out and buy their stuff. I can tell you from personal experience when this idea is crammed down your throat every day, it can warp your perception of contentment and happiness. Lots of stuff does not equal lots of happiness. If you’ve tried several times, and are still falling back into the same old trap, maybe you should approach your situation in a practical, day-to-day way. Stop going places where you’re tempted to spend money on silly things. When you go out running errands and shopping, make a list of only the bare necessities, and take along just enough cash to pay for them. Spending money on a bunch of stuff you don’t need, and probably don’teven really want, isn’t going to bring you contentment. It’s just going to bust your budget, and put you in a financial hole that will, sooner or later, become very difficult—if not impossible— to dig your way out of! —Dave • • • Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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See Columbia Hill Baptist Live Nativity Dec. 14
Columbia Hill Baptist Church welcomes the public to their Live Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at the Monterey Farmers Market, 201 S. Holly St. Sip hot chocolate, see the live animals, enjoy the Christmas carols and share in the scene of Christ’s birth.
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 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 Church of Christ 308 W. Crawford Ave. 839-2660
Pilgrim Christian Fellowship 3068 Muddy Pond Rd. 445-7160
Monterey Community Church 301 E. Commercial Ave. 839-2119
Primera Iglesia Evangel Jesus Baptist Church 200 S Chestnut St. 839-3399
Monterey First Assembly of God 1050 N. Chestnut St. 839-8103
Sand Springs Baptist 9388 Sand Springs Church Rd. 839-3131
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 Monterey Wesleyan Church Pastor Ted Stepp 9315840133 330 E New Ave
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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
Monterey Worship Center 120 E. Commercial Ave. 839-2702
Vine Ridge Baptist 602 Vine Ridge Rd. 445-3414
Muddy Pond Independent Baptist Church 3449 Muddy Pond Rd.
Woodcliff Baptist Church 13100 Woodcliff Rd. 839-8465
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Standing Stone Day 2019 Photos by Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler
Joseph Cummings, Lawrence LeBlanc, Sayota Knight and Jeff Hobbs perform drumming and chants at the 40th annual Standing Stone Day celebration.
Aspen Yahola lays the wreath and tomahawk on the Standing Stone Monument during the ceremony.
Left, Jenna Wakefield and daughter, Nora, throw candy at the Standing Stone Day parade.
Below, Aztec natives show their dances in their beautiful costumes at the 40th annual Standing Stone Day celebration.
Grady Jones plays the flute to gather attendees at the Standing Stone Monument.
River, Heather and Ivy Reedy wave excitedly as the parade passes by.
Have a holly jolly Elf-mas! By Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler Scribe publisher
Don’t have any Christmas spirit? Uh-oh, sounds like somebody needs to sing a Christmas carol! The magical thing about Christmas is everyone has the opportunity to be Santa Claus and bring inspired joy and wonderment to the world. Cumberland County Playhouse is doing their part to spread the sparkle-jolly, twinkle-jingly Christmas spirit with their production of “Elf the Musical,” which opened Friday and runs through Dec. 21. The musical begins on Christmas Day and Santa, played by Bill Frey, tells one of his favorite stories, the story of “Buddy the Elf.” Buddy, played by Chris Hallowes, is an unusually tall elf in the North Pole with he accidentally finds out he is actually human. Buddy embarks on an adventure to find his biological father in New York City and live among the humans. Apparently, you can take an elf out of Christmastown, but you can’t take Christmastown out of an
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He’s not Santa. He sits on a throne of lies! Buddy the Elf (Chris Hallowes) reveals Macy’s Department Store Santa (Grayson Yockey) is a not the real Santa. elf. At first, he isn’t well received in the city. A true fish out of water, or rather elf-out-of-the-North-Pole scenario, takes the musical to hilarity. Despite the attitudes and priorities of some of the city-folks, Buddy stays true to him’elf. He is different, but in a good way; ever joyful, optimistic
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and shakes the city like a snow globe with his unfailing Christmas spirit. Hallowes is an energetic fount of Christmas cheer, bubbling over with sincerity, honesty and innocence as the perfect depiction of Buddy’s character. Hallowes makes the production so much fun to watch as he plays Buddy find-
ing his family, working at Macy’s, getting in a fight with a fake Santa, making trouble for his dad at the publishing office and falling in love. Eventually, his sincerity begins to rub off on those around him and he makes friends everywhere he goes. When Macy’s store manager, played by Michael
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Ruff, mistakes Buddy for one of their department store elves, he helps the employees decorate for Santa and get into the Christmas spirit. This is also where Buddy meets Jovie. Jess Griffin plays Jovie, Buddy’s love interest who has been disappointed more than once, who rolls the dice on an elf who is
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nice. Griffin is so relatable as Jovie. When Buddy tries to get her to sing along and “spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear,” Jovie claims she doesn’t sing. But, when she does, it is wonderful to listen to Griffin’s voice ring like a silver bell on stage. Making bellies shake like bowls full of jelly, Hallowes is a riot when Buddy gets into a fight with a “fake” Santa, played by Grayson Yockey. Emily and Walter Hobbs, Buddy’s human parents, are played by Lauren Marshall and Britt Hancock. They assume the roles so easily it’s like they were written just for them. Emily is the supportive mother who tries to advocate for their son, Michael, to Walter who is a workaholic. Matt Patton and Altaire Zentgraf are double cast as Michael, Buddy’s brother, who just wants one day with his father. With a sweet, accepting heart like Buddy’s, Walter’s secretary, Deb, is expertly played by Weslie Webster, who is so pretty she really should be on a Christmas
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CMT’s new twist on an old favorite
Over the years I have reviewed a lot of movies and television shows, but I have rarely reviewed game shows. This is probably because I find the concepts for most new game shows to be uninteresting and therefore not worth checking out, at least from my perspective. Recently, however, CMT brought back a game show that most of us are familiar with and gave it a “Nashville” flair. I am referring to “Hollywood Squares,” now aptly titled “Nashville Squares.” “Nashville Squares” premiered on CMT Nov. 1, and it piqued my curiosity with its country-themed version of “Hollywood Squares.” In fact, I think CMT should focus much of their programming on all things Nashville. If that city is truly the home of country music it should be continually reinforced by networks like CMT who profit from country music fans. The rules on “Nashville Squares” are basically the same as “Hollywood Squares,” at least from what I can recall. However, changes have been made. Like “Hollywood Squares,” “Nashville Squares” is based on the classic game of tic-tac-toe. Each of the six squares still consist of celebrities though you may not have heard of a lot of them. They are not all country music stars. In fact, in several cases, I would surmise that the word “stars” is used somewhat loosely. In addition to the six panelists, there are two celebrity contestants. Again, judging from the first two episodes you may not have heard of all of these contestants. The contestants on the first episode were Tanya Tucker and her daughter
• ELF Continued from 6A card. It must be said, while all the scenes are super fun to watch, the clincher for the audience to decide to be less “Grinchy” is when the men’s ensemble is all dressed as department store Santas and performs “Nobody Cares for Santa.” The talented men explode on stage for this highly energetic number. Magical things happen when you believe. Eventually, Buddy makes believers of them all and teaches everyone what is truly important. Buddy not only manages to save his father from the Naughty List, but Christmas itself. From Christmastown to New York, “Elf” is a treat for the senses. Nothing will cure your “bah-humbug” like a big elf-ing hug. Shows are filling up quick, so get your tickets now, have a wonderful time watching the show and, “…to finish we’ll snuggle.” Call the Playhouse box office at 484-5000 or visit ccplayhouse.com for show and ticket information.
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Presley Tucker. While Tanya Tucker is a household name, or was years ago, I would guess that almost no one knows of her aspiring singer daughter. In fact, I have to wonder if Tanya agreed to do this show on the condition that she could bring her daughter along for publicity, but I digress. The show’s second episode featured contestants Lindsay Czarniak and Kyle Busch. I have heard of Kyle Busch, but I have to admit I had no clue who Lindsay Czarniak was. I had to Google her to find out. Here’s a hint: she covers NASCAR. The celebrity contestants play for money, but not for themselves or even a charity, as has been the norm for many celebrity game show contestants. Instead, “Nashville Squares contestants play for money for one of their fans, who can spend it any way they choose. The winning fan then gets a chance to win a new car by guessing which celebrity panelist has the key that will start the car. So far, no one has been lucky enough to win both car and money. “Nashville Squares” is hosted by Bob Saget. Although Saget is a more than capable host, it does seem an odd choice for CMT. One might expect someone geared more toward Nashville and country music in
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general. Another bizarre element of this show is the inclusion of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, who sort of dance around at the beginning of the show and during commercial breaks. This is obviously because CMT has a show about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. However, one might be inclined to think that if cheerleaders were a necessary aspect of this show, they might go with the Tennessee Titans cheerleaders. While I appreciate what CMT was trying to do with “Nashville Squares,” I think they fell short of creating a hit with this one. The show looks as low budget as it probably is which undoubtedly limits CMT’s choices of celebrity panelists and contestants. Unfortunately, the lack of big name celebrities is exactly what will prevent this show from doing as well as it might. To most, who watched older versions of “Hollywood Squares,” “Nashville Squares” will seem like a poor substitute. New episodes of “Hollywood Squares” air Fridays at 8|7c on CMT. Previous episodes of the show can be watched at http://www.cmt.com/ shows/nashville-squares/ episode-guide. • • • 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 paulassoapbox.blogspot.com and at paulatudor.com.
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: WORLD CUISINES ACROSS 1. Caribbean vacation destination 6. “How Green ____ My Valley” 9. Elementary particle 13. His oyster? 14. Where couples are joined? 15. Most common vowel in English language 16. Relating to a node 17. E in BCE 18. Makes better 19. *Tex-Mex or California cuisine, e.g. 21. *Smörgåsbord, e.g. 23. Dwindle 24. In a frenzy 25. U.N. workers’ grp. 28. Notary Public’s mark 30. Vandalizing a car 35. Karl of politics 37. Priests’ robes 39. Type of eclipse 40. One on a list 41. *Like cuisine in a fancy restaurant 43. Stalactite site 44. Las Vegas’ main street 46. Very pleased with oneself
47. Location of ACL and MCL 48. John Cusack’s time machine, 2010 50. Upper hand 52. Caribou kin 53. Student aid 55. Four quarters 57. *Pelmeni and borscht, e.g. 61. *Samosa and biryani, e.g. 64. Remove, as in a Pinterest post 65. Any doctrine 67. Spectator 69. Newman/Redford movie “The ____” 70. Cartographer’s creation 71. “____ Line Is It Anyway?” 72. Carrying container 73. Sunday newspaper inserts 74. Editor’s “Let it stand” marks DOWN 1. Grass bristle 2. Shingled house part 3. Pakistani language 4. Nonchalantly unconcerned 5. Rhymes at rap battling 6. One of Five Ws 7. Lungful 8. Tetanus symptom 9. Got an A
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10. *Tom Kha Gai and Gaeng Daeng, e.g. 11. Horned birds 12. Classic TV series “_*_*_*_” 15. Israeli money 20. African sorcery 22. *Chinese pan 24. Egg white 25. *Coddle and soda bread, e.g. 26. Another word for Bingo 27. Not hidden 29. Regrettably 31. Exclamation of disgust 32. Absurd 33. Innie or outie 34. *Spanokopita, e.g. 36. Do like exhaust pipe 38. Wall support 42. Encourage, two words 45. Whimpering 49. Flapper’s accessory 51. Funds 54. True inner self 56. Number of planets 57. Metal enemy 58. “Do ____ others...” 59. Rotisserie skewer 60. Cosine’s counterpart 61. Mischievous fairies 62. Gel-producing plant 63. Hatchling’s home 66. *Typical U.S. fare, acr. 68. Second solfa syllable, pl.
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The Fairest of them all... All the fairest in the land were welcomed at the annual Cinderella Ball on Oct. 19 as little royals dancing the night away, enjoying refreshments and meet-
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ing their favorite princesses at Monterey First Baptist Church Family Life Center to benefit Monterey Junior Pro Cheerleaders.
Sophia and Liam Pettit, right, are all dressed up with somewhere to go as their carriage awaits to take them to the Cinderella Ball.
Princess power! Annie Looper and Braylee McCormick meet their favorite princesses at the Cinderella Ball.
Madison Parrott and Ezerah Lane enjoy the Cinderella Ball.
Lilyaunna Cope, Evangeline McCowan and Leah Beth Hawn are making royal memories at the Cinderella Ball.
Piper Davis, Sophia Powell, Ollie Grace Davis and Braylee McCormick are excited to get a photo with Cinderella, Kairen Phillips.
...having a ball.