Serving Bellevue, West Nashville, WIN FREE Pegram & Kingston Springs MOVIE TICKETS To Bellevue Regal 12 Cinema Play “Where’s Wally” to win two free movie passes. See the “Where’s Wally” ad on Entertainment Page for details. Your Community NEWS Paper since 1978 Improvement of Temple Road & Hwy. 100 intersection complete

Second Sunday Singalong January 8

The first Second- Sunday Singalong of 2006 is this Sunday, January 8, 9:30 AM at Bellevue Christian Church. Don't let this month's Singalong slip up on you! Since New Year's Day was Sunday, January 1, the Second- Sunday Singalong falls on January 8, almost before Senator Doug Henry cuts the ribbon at the Temple Road / Highway 100 intersection on December 29. The new bridge, intersec- tion and traffic light is hoped to help cut down on traffic accidents at this location. Photo by Mike Ingram, Bellevue Photography you've got time to realize the New Year is here! This State Senator Douglas appreciate Councilman both Temple road and Highway to the concerns of residents and event will get your year Henry is pleased to announce Tygard’s attention to the prob- 100 and added a traffic signal at taking steps to correct a prob- started off on the right foot, the completion of an important lem,” said Senator Douglas the intersection,” Degges said. lem intersection,” stated Metro so be sure to plan to attend. project for the Bellevue area. Henry at a ribbon cutting cere- “Temple Road used to Councilman Charles Tygard. An hour full of Construction on the Temple mony for the new intersection intersect Highway 100 at an “The addition of turn lanes and Southern, gospel, bluegrass Road intersection improvement on Thursday. angle which made turning left a traffic signal will make access songs, accompanied by project at Highway 100 According to TDOT Chief onto Highway 100 difficult,” thru this intersection much pickers of all sorts of wrapped up Thursday, Engineer Paul Degges, the proj- stated Metro Public Works quicker and safer for everyone stringed instruments (and December 22 just in time for ect was designed to improve Director Billy Lynch. “I hope in the area.” sometimes a snare drum), is the Christmas holiday. safety and traffic flow at the that motorists will find the new There are still some minor sure to lift your spirit. “This has been a dangerous intersection of Temple Road intersection much easier to nav- housekeeping items to com- Songs like, "Keep on Intersection for years. I appreci- and Highway 100. “To achieve igate.” plete on the project, such as the Sunny Side," "I Saw the ate the cooperation of the State this, construction crews relocat- The $1.6 million dollar installing permanent signs. Light," "I'll Fly Away," and Department of Transportation ed Temple Road to just west of project was constructed by Work on these items will be and the Metro Department of the Trace Creek Bridge, Brown Builders, Inc. performed during off-peak trav- "When the Saints Go Public Works in making this widened the Trace Creek “I am grateful to Senator el hours and should not impact Marching In," will get your Intersection safe. I particularly Bridge, installed turn lanes on Henry and TDOT for listening traffic in the area. foot tapping and your out- look soaring. Coffee and doughnuts $10,000 grant presented from Boulevard Bolt proceeds will pick you up, too, during General Sessions Judge Health Court are homeless; the fellowship time between 10:30 and 11:00 AM. Dan Eisenstein (right) and the Boulevard Bolt grant will Worship begins at 11:00 employees of the Davidson be used to help these mentally AM with Rev. Norman County Mental Health Court ill people with housing issues. Reed preaching and his proudly receive the envelope This was the first time that wife, May Reed, offering containing a $10,000 grant Park Center/Davidson County vocal special music. from the Boulevard Bolt, an Mental Health Court project Bellevue Christian annual event benefiting has received a grant from the Church is located at 7201 organizations and agencies Boulevard Bolt. Old Harding Road, where that serve homeless people in Pictured with Judge Colice Jeanne is the cross Nashville. More than 70% of Eisenstein are (left to right) road. All are invited. the people served by the are Kim Smith, Steve Murff For more information, Davidson County Mental and Cynthia Nelson. call 662-9037. Wes tview Filled with recipes submitted by C Westview Cooks! ooks! Westview Newspaper readers, this book is available at the Westview office, 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Cookbook Suite 107, across from the Bellevue Center Mall.

Now Available! Favorite Recipes By $14.95 + tax Westview Newspaper Readers Westview page of worship FEEL GOD’S LOVE at Bellevue Baptist Church

SUNDAY HARPETH HEIGHTS 8:30 Early Worship BAPTIST CHURCH Bellevue Old Charlotte 9:45 Sunday School & Road Bible Study Church of 11:00 Morning Worship Wednesday 6:15 pm Church of Christ 6:00 Evening Worship Sunday Christ 8663 Old Charlotte Road 9:15 am - Bible Study WEDNESDAY Pegram, TN 10:30 am - Worship 7401 Highway 70S. 5:30 Weekly Meal Clifford Dobbs, Minister 5:30 pm - Discipleship Nashville, TN 37221 662-8334 6:30 Prayer Meeting/ 646-9828 Bible Study & Preschool/ Activities for all ages/Choir for all ages Preschool child care provoded for all Sunday Children & Youth Activities Sunday Sunday School 9:00am Preschool child care provided for all services 615-646-5050 • 8063 Highway 100 Worship - 9 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00am 646-2711 • 7400 Hwy. 70 South Nashville, TN 37221 (near Red Caboose Park) www.harpethheights.org Bible Study - 10:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30pm Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday Evening Bible Study Bible Study - 7 p.m. 7:00pm CharlotteRoad Baptist Church Pastor Columbus Jones We Welcome You To: First Pegram A.M.E. Church West Nashville •Fellowship •Bible Study •Friendship •and Love 4454 Hannah Ford Road, Pegram Heights 7511 Charlotte Road Phone: 646-9910 Pastor’s Home: 746-4754 (located just west of 10a.m. Sunday School, 11a.m. Worship Church of Christ 5807 Charlotte Ave. Sawyer Brown Rd.) 356-4367 www.charlotterd.org

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Interim Pastor, Bob Pearce Interpreter for the deaf Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 6:45 P.M. Church Phone: 356-5810 Bellevue Church of God Morning Worship 9 a.m. NEW LOCATION! Bible Class (all ages) 10:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. 8417 Hwy. 70W • Nashville, TN 37221 615-662-2544 Tuesday Come As You Are. Everyone is Welcome! Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Wednesday A Liberal Faith Evening Bible Class 7 p.m. Sunday Services and Children’s Classes 11:00am, Wednesday Services 7:30pm Minister - Jim Morgan Sunday, January 8, 11:00 a.m. Youth Minister - Marc Jones "NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR UUs" Rev. Dr. Dan Rosemergy

Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 p.m. "BLAKEMORE TRIO WITH GUEST VIOLIST KATHRYN PLUMMER" Come and join us at West Side Cumberland Presbyterian 374 Hicks Road • 673-7699 or visit us at: http://www.gnuuc.org Church. We are a community of people who are astonished by the good news that Jesus Christ would become broken for broken people like us. We welcome those who have been turned off or burnt out on church. To genuinely encounter the living God, we invite you to join us in our ESTEST EADEEADE journey to enjoy and honor WW MM Christ at West Side. FFELLOWSHIPELLOWSHIP West Side Cumberland Service Schedule: Presbyterian Church 9:00 am - Sunday School 10:00am Morning 209 Bellevue Rd. 646-4030 Worship Sunday Bible Study - 9:15 6:45pm - Wed. Activities - all ages! Worship - 10:20 277 Old Hickory Blvd. Tuesday Prayer & Praise 615.646.1960 www.westmeade.org 6:30 p.m. Michael Duke, Pastor

CHURCH OF CHRIST 7565 CHARLOTTE PIKE NASHVILLE, TN 37209 352-4362 “Serving God, by Serving Families, and Growing to Serve All.” SUNDAY Worship 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Care Groups : Call for times & locations

Please visit our webite: www.westernhillscc.org

Page 2 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Westview Calendar

Central NYers in For additional information welcome. Everyone is welcome to watch The new contact info for call 615-855-1952 For more information about or participate. Membership is Cindy Carter Middle TN the Bowie Outdoor Club please For more information call 799-1687 and Leann Fergueson contact Kristina Giard at The (615) 799-0812, (615) 446- 662-2177 If you ever rooted for ‘cuse, African American Williamson County Health 9339, (615) 446-1728, (615) you may be an ex’cusan. The Spirituals program Dept. Fairview Clinic at 799- 412-9941. Caring for the next meeting of Nashville at St. George’s 2389 x 112 or Ex’cusans will be held at 6:00 [email protected] or Harpeth Hills Caregiver support p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, for call Bowie Nature Park at 799- A Program of African- 5544. group meetings large-screen viewing of men’s American Spirituals and the church building college basketball, as the Organ will take place on dedication Caring for The Caregiver, Syracuse Orange open their Big Monday, January 9, 2006, 7:30 West Nashville an ongoing support group open East road schedule against the p.m., at St. George’s Episcopal Area MOPS Sunday January 8 will be to anyone caring for an elderly Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Church, 4715 Harding Road, parent or spouse. Building Dedication Sunday at Hosting the telecast will be The Nashville. This Lecture Recital, Come enjoy food, fun, sup- The group meets alternate Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, Box Seat located on based on the Spiritual-based port, and friendships while your Monday evenings from 5:00 1949 Old Hickory Blvd, Bandywood Dr., adjacent to the works of Calvin Taylor, will be children enjoy time with loving p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jewish Green Hills Kroger. NFL Wild given by the composer. Dr. caregivers in a nurturing learn- Brentwood. The public is invit- Family Service at the Jewish Card Playoff extra: The Box Taylor has traveled for many ing environment. In addition to ed to a Community Brunch at Community Center, 801 Percy Seat will offer members small- years throughout the U.S.A. childcare for pre-school chil- 8:30 AM in the New Fellowship Warner Blvd., Suite 103, screen viewing of the Orange presenting thousands of con- dren, we'll also offer supervi- Halls, and a tour of the new Nashville, Tennessee. Big East home opener against certs in America’s churches. sion and activities for older sib- 40,000 Square Foot addition to To register, please contact the South Florida Bulls at noon This event is free and opento lings of pre-schoolers who are the building. Worship and Teri Sogol at 354-1662. on Sunday, Jan. 8. For more the public. For further informa- homeschooled. West Nashville Dedication will be at 10:00 information, call Robert tion, please contact 615-292- Area MOPS (Mothers of AM, followed by a Prayer Walk Erianne at 269-3391, or visit 5526. Preschoolers) Meets 2nd and at 11:30 AM. The Building will Bellevue www.excusans.com. 4th Monday of Every Month at be used to expand the existing Educational American Singles 9:30 a.m. until noon at St. Paul's and new ministries of the Singles Volleyball Southern Methodist Church, Church, as well as provide a Playgroup Golf Association 5035 Hillsboro Pike because facility mothering matters! Contact to provide additional serv- Birth to 5 Years. Most The American Singles Golf Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m., sin- Carol Ann Ford at 646-1912 or ices to the Community. For Tuesdays 10 a.m. until Noon, Association is a national organ- go to http://groups. gle men and women play at more information, call 373- Most Wednesdays 10 a.m. until West End United Methodist ization. The Nashville group yahoo.com/group/StPaulMOPS 0601. Noon, Afternoons and Evenings Church (across from meets every third Tuesday at on Occasion. Leave a voice Vanderbilt University). No the Dan McGuiness Irish Pub at charge, all skill levels wel- 5:30 p.m. For more informa- Nashville Mid-TN mail for Samantha Kirchner, come. For more information, tion, please call 615-872-7788. Coordinating Parent, To call Rodney at 443-1896. Cribbage Club Investment Club Confirm Date, Time & Location at 1-888-685-0288. Toastmasters at The only Nashville Area Mid-Tn Investment Club is Square Dance NSCC Cribbage Club meets at various a co-ed club that meets at 7:00 local coffee houses on the 3rd p.m. the first Thursday of each VFW Post 1970 classes at Thursday of every month. month at the White Bridge Nashville State Community Shoney's. The club offers finan- Karaoke & Band Woodbine College Toastmasters Club Everyone from longtime play- ers to the “Cribb-Curious” are cial fellowship. Presbyterian meets on the second and fourth Each month we invest in VFW Post 1970 wil have Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 welcome to the free event. For stocks to enhance the club’s Karaoke with Kevin and Cindy Square Dance Classes will p.m. at Nashville State more info, please call (615) portfolio. No expertise needed. every Thursday from 7 until 11 begin with Open House and Community College, 120 White 673-2899 or email D.R. Fay at No dues. For more information, p.m. Wild Country Band will Orientation for Classes begin- Bridge Road. The meeting is [email protected]. ning January 6th and l3th call Steven at 356-2383. play Friday night, January 12 open to anyone interested in from 8 p.m. until midnight. 2006. These Friday night improving his or her speaking classeswill be held at the skills. For more information, Knowles Center Harpeth View Boyd Garrett Center, call 673-2145. offers diabetes Holocaust Woodbine Cumberland Toastmasters Presbyterian Church, 30l6 support group survivor to speak Nolensville Road, just south West Nashville “A Friendly Place to Meet and of where Thompson Lane The Knowles Senior Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth to Belle Meade crosses Nolensville Road. Civitan Club Center, located at 174 Rains View Toastmasters describe Classes will be held on Friday Ave., Nashville, TN 37203, their club meetings. You too, Book Club West Nashville Civitan nights beginning at 7:00 PM offers a free support group for can discover how fun and easy Club is a co-ed club that meets until the class graduates. Flat diabetics facilitated by it is to build self-confidence and Frances Cutler, a survivor at 6 p.m. every second and Rock Squares would like to Vanderbilt Home Health on the overcome your fear of public of the Holocaust, will speak to fourth Tuesday of the month at extend a warm welcome to the last Tuesday of each month speaking; skills necessary in the Belle Meade Book Club, the White Bridge Shoney's. youth dancers as well as from 11 a.m. - noon. Contact today’s business world. Visitors January 9, 10 a.m., Belle Meade Normally an outside speaker young adults. Once you get Claire Herb at 743-3487. are always welcome! Meetings United Methodist Church, 121 makes a presentation on the caught up into the fun and fel- are held weekly on Saturday Davidson Road. fourth Tuesday. lowship that goes with Square Courthouse mornings at 7:30 a.m. on the She will discuss her sur- Dancing the good exercise, second floor of St. George’s vival and her stories on how she relaxation, clearing your mind Bowie Outdoor Quilters Guild in Episcopal Church on Harding came to America. after a long days work, Road (park in spaces located The public is invited. For Knowing Square Dancing will Club winter White Bluff between the church and Belle information, call 356-0039. be appreciated.Western Style schedule Courthouse Quilt Guild Meade City Hall). For more Square Dancing is found in meets the second Monday of information call 654-4819. every State of the Union, as The Bowie Outdoor Club each month. Basic quilting Send Community well as the Canadian will meet on Saturdays at 10:00 classes are taught from 1:00 MOMS Club Provinces, more than fifty a.m. at Bowie Nature Park in p.m. until 3:00 p.m., projects Calendar announcements countries abroad. Calls are in Fairview for anyone interested for the month start at 5:00 p.m., meetings the English language every- in joining others for a walk, run business session begins at 6:30 Bellevue MOMS Club by email to where whether it be Germany, or bike ride around the park. p.m., with projects finished South will be meeting at the France, Japan or Saudi There is no fee to use to park, afterward. There is a “Sit-N- Bellevue United Methodist [email protected] Arabia. Square Dancing is unless you plan to ride your Sew” each 4th Saturday of the Church at 7501 Old Harding enjoyed around the World. It bike and live outside the 37062 month at 9:00 a.m., where Pike the first Thursday of each or by fax to 662-0946, gives one a “great to be alive zip code. This is a family classes are taught, service proj- month at 10:00 a.m. Free. feeling” say proponents of the friendly club so please bring the ects are worked on, or you may Mom's club has been sis- or mail them to Westview, dance.Square Dancing is an kids, the all terrain stroller and work on your own project. tered into 2 new groups- economical hobby. Bring a the dog on leash, too! We meet Meetings are held at the White Bellevue North and South. It is P.O. Box 210183, partner if you wish. You are in the parking lot next to the Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 divided by geographical bound- always welcome to a smoke- restrooms. All levels of fitness Hwy 70, White Bluff, TN. less alcohol free environment. aries. Nashville, TN 37221.

Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, January 4, 2006 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Pages The Soccer balls rain over Iraq Daughter’s Vet’s View readers know that this ol’ Vet visited our Chief reached into the bag and pulled out a soccer ball! He troops in Iraq during the first week of August, 2005. Among knew we were surprised, and he explained it as their special View the many positive memories of that unique experience, one project for the youth in Iraq. Since soccer is very popular by Paula Underwood Winters stands out as just a little extra special. there, they flew in low over a soccer Almost all of our travel that week field and threw out a ball or two to the I spent the week between Christmas and New Year’s in New was by U.S. Army helicopters, Vet’s View players below. It only took one or two Orleans visiting a friend in Slidell. My Blackhawks. We flew in pairs throughout by John Furgess of these passes for the kids to start place was rented, so I stayed with her our journey - machine guns mounted. Past VFW looking for the “ball birds.” Like chil- and drove into the Quarter everyday. Security, to say the least, is very serious National Commander dren everywhere, the players would run It’s still very eerie driving past miles business and that is why very few U.S. and scream and wave back their thanks and miles of houses that sit empty and non-military or contractor personnel are invited to visit. But - smiles galore. looking like a war torn country. The streets of Chalmette are empty as you a personal invitation by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of That very special aerial activity provoked two respons- drive past them on the interstate. No Staff just couldn’t be turned down! Thank you, General es from this ol’ vet. One, children are indeed the same all one is out there. Meyers (who is now retired). over the world. Memories quickly flashed back to the But occasionally there are signs of Our helicopter crew that week was from the Arizona youngsters in Vietnam - yelling and screaming when GI’s life. A house here or there that has a Army National Guard, and a very professional crew they passed out candy and gum. And two, the GI’s are the same, FEMA trailer parked in front, or an were. As we mounted up for that first day’s journey we too, generation after generation. This crew took sheer apartment complex with PODS lined up noticed a small bag behind the pilot’s seat. Soon the popu- delight in dropping those balls over soccer fields. “Better along the parking lot. I passed one com- plex with a wind blown flag hanging lated area of Baghdad disappeared and we headed toward balls than this M-60,” one door gunner remarked. down that said “xxxxx Apartments, Fallujah. Following our briefings with the Marines there, As we start out the New Year, as a matter of fact, more Almost Perfect.” I couldn’t help but we headed up and out for another meeting. Just as we balls and less guns has a nice ring to it. Go get ‘em smile at the irony. approached the outskirts of the next basecamp, the Crew Blackhawks! At least, that’s this Vet’s View. What’s yours? New Year’s Eve on Jackson Square was interesting. It was packed with peo- ple, but the fog was so thick you could New Years Resolutions for your coaches. Football coach- hardly see a block away. The gumbo sports es get fired, not shot. bowl drop was fuzzy at best and the 1) Chancellor Gordon Gee - Hire Speaking of 5) Regis Philbin - resolve to fireworks display was cancelled an athletic director so rival only mention your alma because no one would have been able to recruiters can’t say “Vandy does- Sports mater, Notre Dame, once per see them. But it was fun. n’t care about football, they don’t By Dick Green program, not 8 times. The French Quarter is getting back to business. It is full of the younger even have an athletic director.” 6) University of Oregon - crowd again. The one’s who like to Gordon, don’t worry about world peace. resolve not to complain about not getting a BCS bid, when drink till they throw up. I liked the 2) Coach Phil Fulmer - Choose a starting quarterback by at you can’t beat a lowly Oklahoma team in a minor bowl. October crowd better. It was an older, least the 4th game of the season. 7) Vandy Coach Bobby Johnson, you are a fine coach, but more professional crowd. Oh well, at 3) PacMan Jones - Don’t pick a bar fight with an ex-250 resolve to get some offensive linemen to protect your new least it’s getting busy. pound pro tackle. quarterback! On a sad note, when I got back to 4) Football teams resolve to not have state police escort town I found out that William O’Neil had died. He and his wife, Mary, owned Mary-Mary Maternity in Green Hills. I shopped there many years ago and they New 4,000 sq. ft. building behind Bank of Am were always so nice. I also served in the The owner of the Kroger Shopping Center on Highway section this past Thursday. Many nearby residents attended Bellevue Chamber with Mr. O’Neil. I 70S has filed plans for a revision to the Commercial PUD at the official ribbon-cutting of this long needed project. I want will miss him. this site to permit the construction of a 4,000 sq. ft. building to thank Senator Douglas Henry for his persistence in helping in the parking lot directly behind the Bank of America build- get this project funded, along with Senator Bryson and ing. Typically, a building of this size Representatives Harwell and might hold a sit-down restaurant of the Moore for their support. The size of an Applebee’s, although the owner Metro Council intersection works much better Westview was founded in 1978 by the late has not revealed any definitive plans at now and should prevent many of Doug Underwood and is an independent, the point. This application will be heard the horrific accidents that have family-owned newspaper. before the Metro Planning Commission at Report previously occurred at this loca- THE WESTVIEW the end of January. I will provide the date by Charlie Tygard tion. is published weekly by the Councilman, 35th District Westview Publishing Co., Inc. for this hearing and any additional plans After re-opening the public 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 as they become known. hearing and listening to issues P.O. Box 210183 I was honored to participate with the Tennessee from citizens, the Metro Solid Waste Regional Board Nashville, TN 37221 Department of Transportation and Metro Public Works offi- approved the Newsom Station Reclamation project by a 6-1 cials at the dedication of the Highway 100/Temple Road inter- vote and sent the proposal to the Tennessee Department of Publisher.....Evelyn Underwood Miles Environment and Conservation for a much more difficult Editor....Paula Underwood Winters level of environmental scrutiny. There remain many issues Fairview/White Bluff.....Richard Edmondson regarding the protection of the Harpeth River that remain to Sports Columnist...... Dick Green Council High School Sports Writer ...... Clif Mitchell be met before any decision can and should be made. As always, please feel free in contacting me by phone at Accounts Receivable, Graphic Artist, Comments & Circulation...... Melissa Evans 646-3295 (home), 256-7146 (work), 243-3295 (cell), by writ- by Eric Crafton ing to P. O. Box 210945, Nashville, TN 37221 or by email to Account Manager ...... Andrea Gunn Councilman-eelect 22nd District Account Manager & Contributing Writer .... [email protected]. Linda Scolaro I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Online Editor & Happy New Year and thank everyone in the 22nd District Book Publishing Editor...... Hugh Daniel for allowing me to serve as your Council Representative Photographer...... Mike Ingram, Bellevue for the past two years. I have truly enjoyed meeting new Photography people and making new friends at various community Phone: (615) 646-6131 meetings throughout our 22nd District. 2006 holds the FAX: (615) 662-0946 promise of being an exciting year filled with challenges E-Mail: [email protected] that, as a community, we can meet together to make our Website: www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com neighborhoods an even better place to live. I am always available to attend community or homeowner association ADVERTISING: Classified advertising deadline is Monday noon for that meetings; I attended around 25 such meetings in 2005. Wednesday’s paper. This is an excellent opportunity for people to ask ques- Display advertising deadline is Friday at tions about zoning laws, budget issues or Metro govern- noon for the following Wednesday’s paper. ment in general. As always, I look forward to hearing ARTICLES: Deadline for articles and from you. If you have and questions or concerns, don’t community calendar events is Friday at hesitate to call me at 862-6780, 300-7808, 352-7808 or noon for the following Wednesday’s paper. send me an email at [email protected]. Page 4 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Westview’s News from Fairview

January 4, 2006 Fairview’s new head librarian is reader & book lover whose door is always open By Richard Edmondson profession, it’s my passion.” door open,” she said. She’s from Kansas. She Before coming to work for And if the library doesn’t loves to read. One of her the Williamson County Library seem to carry quite as many favorite authors is John system, Grimshaw served as books from your favorite author Steinbeck and the other is director of reserves at the public as you might wish, there is actu- Upton Sinclair. And she knew library in Austin, Texas. She ally something you can do from an early age she wanted to also did a stint in the publishing about it. The Williamson work with books in some way. industry, working for Louisiana County Library has what’s She went to college at LSU, State University Press while known as a “collection develop- studied for a time in Florence, attending school in Baton ment policy,” a policy which Italy, and did her graduate work Rouge, but, as she says, in pub- Grimshaw says is constantly in Library Science. Who is she? lishing “there’s a lot of back- being updated and revised. She’s Lynn Grimshaw, new ground stuff that goes on that’s “I know in Franklin there head librarian at the Fairview not necessarily related to the obviously is a large interest in Public Library. materials.” the civil war and genealogy, and “I think I knew probably Born in the town of Olathe, things like that, so that’s a spe- New head librarian Lynn Grimshaw checks out books from when I was 9 or 10 years Kansas, Grimshaw has now cial part of our collection devel- that I always wanted to work found her home, she believes, opment policy.” for patrons at the Fairview Public Library. with books,” said Grimshaw, as a librarian here in Fairview. The policy is shaped main- item.” cot, and we’ll have someone who took over the Fairview “I’m really excited to be in ly by the board of trustees, the Or you can communicate from Channel 5 come and do branch library on November 8, Fairview, and I can honestly say library foundation, and by directly to Grimshaw herself. some story time reading for us.” replacing Kathy Grimmenstein, the people here have been so director Janice Keck, but there Though not yet even two She said the date of the who now works at the main nice. Everyone has come and are also ways that you, as a months on the job, the new head event has yet to be determined. library in Franklin. introduced themselves, and I member of the taxpaying pub- librarian says she has already As a book lover Grimshaw “I grew up with a family, want people to know that I want lic, can throw in your two cents received special requests from doesn’t doubt the potential of all sides—grandma, parents, them to come and talk to me. worth as well. the reading public. books—even a single book by my sister—everybody is a read- I’m an outgoing person and I “You could tell one of my “There’s one patron who itself—to change the world, a er in our family, and my mom love suggestions. I’d be happy staff members, ‘hey I want to comes in and he likes to read case in point being The Jungle, used to take us to the library to take suggestions, from the order this book or this author.’ westerns, and he asked me, he by one of her favorite authors, every week in the summer to way we run the library to what They in turn will tell me, and if said, ‘will you order some more Upton Sinclair. check out books, so I’ve always materials you’d like to see on it fits within our collection westerns. I’ve read everything Depicting the lives of been exposed to the library, and the shelves, programming, development policy I’ll put it in this whole system,’ and so Lithuanian immigrants I just loved it. I love the way everything. I really make an on our list and I’ll place an that’s something that we’re employed in Chicago’s stock books smell. It’s not just my effort, and I keep my office order if we don’t have that working on. We’re also work- yards, The Jungle’s publication ing on expanding our large- in 1906 led to passage of the print collection,” she said. Meat Inspection Act and the Girl Scouts donate library books Grimshaw plans to contin- establishment of the Food and Twelve Fairview girls from to forego getting individual of four 11 and 12-year-olds ue the programs and activities Drug Administration. two different Girl Scout troops presents for each other for a gift who attend Fairview Middle the library has come to be noted “I knew it was a piece of decided to give the gift of learn- exchange,” said Girl Scout School. for, including the summer read- classic literature, so I thought, ing over the holidays. Instead troop leader Amanda For the latter school’s ing program, and she also ‘I need to read this,’ and so I of buying gifts for each other Cartwright. “They decided they library, the girls purchased reports that more than 40 read it and I just loved it. It did- they pooled their resources and would rather buy a book for Eldest, part II in the Inheritance Fairview children have been n’t really put me off of meat made purchases of new books each of their schools’ libraries.” series, by Christopher Paolini. signed up to receive books necessarily, but it’s really inter- for their school libraries. Cartwright is leader of two “There were actually two through the Imagination esting to note how literature can “We had talked about Girl Scout troops—troop 2506, books on that one and this is the Library program. effect politics, just like you things we could for our com- made up of eight girls, ages 6 second one in the series. And The program, the goal of said.” munities and the girls decided and 7; and troop 1734, a troop they didn’t have the second one which is to get developmentally While allowing that the at the library, and she had appropriate books into the building housing the Fairview specifically asked for that one,” hands of preschool children, got branch library is physically Cartwright said. its kickoff in Williamson small, Grimshaw nonetheless Also purchased by the girls County November 29. Started maintains: “We do have a were Kira-Kira, by Cynthia by singer Dolly Parton, the decent sized collection. We’re Kadohata, for the Pinewood Imagination Library is available very proud of it and we work school library; The Polar to any child from birth to the very hard to keep it updated. Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, age of 5, with children receiv- I’m using just about every inch for the Fairview Elementary ing one free book in the mail of available space now. We’re School library; and Library Lil, per month. Parents interested in in line for a new building. I by Suzanne Williams, and Mr. the program can sign their kids know they’re going to put up a Wiggles’ Library, by Carol up at any Williamson County new building in Thompson’s Thompson, for the Westwood public library. Station. That’s what they’re Amanda Cartwright (left), leader of Girl Scout troop 1734, school library. “Hopefully in February planning for, so that’ll be real and troop members Ashley Baker, Shiloh Hall, Tiffany “These are books that are we’re going to do another cele- exciting for the system, we’ll all geared toward first graders, bration in conjunction with get another brand new branch. Taylor, and Carrie Cartwright, present a book to Annette which is what the girls in that Imagination Library, and But hopefully Fairview is right Patterson, librarian at Fairview Middle School. group are,” Cartwright said. they’re going to send us a mas- up there at the top.” We Appreciate Your Business! Marty, Jennifer, Amelia, Trista, Erika and Yolanda

615.799.2225 2070 Fairview Blvd. www.ffbtn.com Toll Free 1.800.608.2265 Fairview, TN 37062 Westview’s News from White Bluff

January 4, 2006 Opposition to proposed TVA power line By Richard Edmondson heart of his property—couldn’t Steve Mason believes the be worse from his point of view. Tennessee Valley Authority “It would be bad enough if could have picked a better route they went across the back. I than the one they’ve chosen for could live with that a lot better. a transmission line to be built in But to come right across the the White Bluff area between middle is wrong,” he said. now and next year. According to the letter, the Mason and some half line is to serve as a “tap line,” in dozen or so other property own- that it will function to feed ers received letters from TVAin TVA-generated power into a November informing them of substation that is to be built by plans for constructing a two- Dickson Electric Service. That mile line which TVA says is substation will be constructed needed to supply the growing on the north side of Highway demand for power in the White 70, one mile east of White Bluff area. Bluff, the letter states. The line “They’re going to destroy and the substation are to be in the value of my property,” said service by February of 2007. Mason, who lives on Schmutte “The purpose of the new Road, on a parcel of land that facilities is to solve the growing has been in his family for 46 load in the White Bluff area,” years. the letter says. Enclosed with Mason’s let- The project is needed to ter, which he received from address both supply and relia- TVA on November 18, is a bility issues in the area, Dickson County tax map of the Moulton said, adding that the Mason points to a pasture just beyond his back yard where the line is supposed to run. area. Upon the map TVA engi- line to be constructed will be neers had sketched their pro- rated to carry 161 kilovolts. But Moulton says there is husband, B.G. Howell, would renters. That house is situated posed route for the line. The “That’s not the highest no scientific evidence to sug- still be opposed to having the even closer to where the line map seems to indicate that the voltage line. We have high volt- gest power lines have an power line cross their property. will run, she said. line, rather than traversing the age lines that are 500 kilovolt adverse impact on human In fact so strongly opposed are “Our renters have already periphery of Mason’s property, lines that come out of our health. they that in the weeks just after given us notice that if that line will cut through the center of it, power plants. So this is not the “There have been numer- receiving their TVA letter they is put there they will move passing no more than a few highest voltage line, but it is a ous studies done on what’s circulated a petition which they because they don’t want to live hundred feet from his house— higher voltage line than a line called electromagnetic fields, or have since submitted to the close to it, so that’s going to eat or maybe less. Mason said he going into your house,” EMF, and those studies—you offices of Senator Bill Frist and into our income.” feels the route has been Moulton said. can go on web sites and check Rep. John Tanner. According to Moulton acknowledged designed such that the line’s That might be somewhat them and they’ve been done by Bobbie, the petition contained that for the Howells “the timing distance from his house will be reassuring news to Mason, as independent organizations,” he some 250 signatures. is unfortunate because they no more than that which is well as to Bobbie Howell, said. “I can’t site them all but Unfortunately for the have just built a house. We did legally required, which he says another property owner effect- they’ve all concluded that Howells, an element of bad tim- not select the preferred route for is 250 feet. ed, both of whom say they have there’s no link between EMF ing has beset their case in par- the line until after the house “Just far enough away from concerns as well over health from power lines and adverse ticular. On October 24, the cou- was built, at which time we my house to be legal—that’s the issues relating to electromag- health.” ple, who are elderly, signed a notified them by letter.” way they made it. They made netic energy fields given off by But even without such a contract with a builder to begin Howell for her own part this crook in it, this dog leg in it, power lines. link, Howell said she and her construction of a new home on conceded that TVA had to keep it off of my house,” their property (they do not live informed her they would pay Mason says, pointing to the on the property at present). her and her husband a “fair map. According to Bobbie, by market value” for the privilege TVA spokesman John the time she received the TVA of crossing her property with Moulton said officials looked at letter on November 18 consid- their line. However, she added: three possible routes for the line erable progress had been made “I don’t know what they con- and chose the one they did on the house. sider fair. I don’t want their line. because it had the “least overall “Our house was already We want our property.” impact” from a point of view of under construction. The base- Mason, who raises cattle, cost and as well as adverse ment was already completed says that while he has no plans effects on the environment and and poured, and the framing to sell or develop his property, the greatest number of property was already under way,” he is sure the value will be low- owners. Howell said. “We were too far ered once the line crosses it. “We look at a lot of differ- into it to stop. We couldn’t do a “Nobody wants to live ent issues, but this particular thing but carry on.” under a power line. When they route has the least overall She said TVA’s plans call destroy the value of my proper- impacts of the three, and that’s for the line to run about 600 feet ty I’m still going to have to pay why we selected it,” Moulton from the house they are build- county taxes on it every year. said. ing. On the property is another, Once they (TVA) are using it, I But Mason says the route White Bluff cattle farmer Steve Mason opposes a TVA already-existing house, which can’t use it for anything except selected—cutting through the power line slated to be built across his property. the Howells currently let out to grazing.” Are you writing a book? Westview Publishing can help you go from writing stage to the finished stage or a bookstore quality book. Our plans start as low as $499. Call our offices today at (615) 646-6131 for more information The early history of White Bluff Reception Location For Rent By Tony England Weddings • Wedding Receptions Company Parties• Class Reunions • Jr./Sr. Proms William James Sr. and Any size party up to 400 people. Sarah Williams had five chil- “Let Us Plan Your Complete Party!” dren. The first child born was a Catering Available • Large Dance Floor son which they named Robert Allen Williams James. He was Call to reserve: (615) 352-8424 born January 26, 1844. He was or fax: (615) 353-6550 raised in schooling and work. In some letters he talks of him hunting and fishing and his school work. When the Civil War broke out, Robert joined the 2nd Tennessee Regiment under General Bate. With Robert The Robert James Family James family background in Bathing Company was the attacked with cramps. His body military services, he was given establishment. He swam out was recovered and sent to the rank of Major. After the war into the lake some distance, had Rolston’s Adams Street he returned back home. turned and was swimming Undertaker. He is buried in Robert A.W. James married toward shore when he was Chicago. Lorena W. Hardin on November 14, 1867 in Dickson County. She was the daughter of Joab Hardin and Minerva Leech and was a school teacher. Robert started practicing law and helping his father run the store. Lorena’s father died and her mother remarried James W. Dickson and they had more children. Robert and Lorena James had four children. Minerva J.D. James was born November 29, 1868 and died February 26, 1952 in Prescott, Arizona. She never married. Sallie E.L. James was born January 12, 1871. She married Thomas D. McNeely and they had three children, but only one lived to adulthood. Sallie died on August 6, 1947 in Houston, Texas. Robert and Lorena’s third child was William L. James, born in 1874. He mar- ried Martha Kickbusch and had two children. Both died without Crittenden Entertainment Group issue. William died on December 2, 1945. Minerva http://www.crittendenentertainment.com James, Sallie McNeely and Event Productions: Digital Media William L. James are buried in • Weddings • Photo DVD Movies Kingman, Arizona. • School Functions • VHS to DVD Transfer Robert and Lorena’s last • Corporate Meetings • CD Manufacturing child was Faustina B.H. James, • Festivals • Graphics born September 16, 1876. She And Much More!! was an artist, but did not reach Contact Us At (615) 673-8338 any high status. She married 7620 US Hwy 70S, Suite 252 • Nashville, TN 37221 John Henry Kelly and they had two sons. Only one reached adulthood. Faustina died on Aguust 1, 1928 in Cook County, Illinois. Right after William James Sr. died, Robert James just took off and left his family. Robert’s mother, wife and two brothers did not know if Robert was alive or where he went. There is a letter addressed to the Postmaster at Saint Charles, Missouri inquiring his where abouts. It is dated 1873. Robert did come home for three years. He and Lorena had two more children. Then again, in 1877, he took off. This was the begin- ning of the fall out of the James family. This story will carry on under the W.H.W. James sec- tion. Lorena Hardin James was born in 1847 and died April 22, 1882 at age 35, not knowing where her husband was. Robert Allen Williams James died August 8, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois. His obituary states he drowned while bathing in a lake. The Chicago Beach

Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, January 4, 2006 -- Page 7 commitment to change from that will help them achieve both the child and his/her par- their goals. When it comes to Westview Health & Fitness ents. introducing new foods or activ- How To Help Your Child ities, a clear understanding of Change why the changes will benefit Turning New Years resolutions As a parent, you have the child goes a long way undoubtedly been involved in a toward their adopting the into lifetime changes situation where you wanted to change as their own. Over time make a change for your child and as they experience some Tips provided by HealthTime Health Concerns much preventable disease and but your child didn’t agree. success, the new skills will Commitments vs. Resolutions Weight issues can be a death as cigarette smoking.” While there are situations become new habits. As we enter January many touchy topic with kids, but the Most parents would not con- where a “parental edict” may be What Is A Parent To Do? parents will make health related problem is very common. In done a young child smoking, appropriate, long term change The beginning of a new New Year’s resolutions. Some fact, weight problems among but may find it difficult to is more successful when the year can provide a time to will make similar resolutions youth have reached epidemic address the health issues sur- child sees the benefit of the reflect on the past year and to with their children. proportions. Data from the rounding overweight. So why change. Take the example of look forward to the future. The Unfortunately, most New Centers for Disease Control is that? There are two main rea- touching a hot stove. A parent “downtime” can provide a great Year’s resolutions are short (CDC) indicate that 31% of sons. First, most parents with will tell a child not to touch it – setting for exploring if your lived. As such – I’d like to pro- children are considered over- overweight kids may not realize but the child really learns the child is concerned about their pose another approach for your weight. Alarmingly, overweight their child is overweight. Since lesson (albeit more painfully) weight or health and discussing children: make a commitment children face a number of more than 30% of kids are over- when they learn it the hard way. with your child the benefit of to a lifetime of good health. health issues: diabetes, heart weight, a child may look nor- Childhood psychology adopting new behaviors. Talk What does this involve? It disease, joint problems, sleep mal or similar to their friends, experts suggest helping your with your child about what they means educating your children apnea and hypertension to but that does not mean that they child identify the benefits they would like to do differently this on the benefits of improved name a few. are healthy. Second, changing can achieve by changing their coming year and help them exercise, nutrition and life- Would You Let Your Child habits is difficult and people current habits. Specifically, get identify the benefits and actions skills; developing a can do atti- Smoke? must be ready to take the action your child to set goals that are that are related to that change. tude; learning new skills and The Surgeon General has needed to make change stick. important to them and link Working together you and your ultimately creating new habits. stated that, “Overweight and Improving the health of a child those goals to healthy behav- child CAN make changes that Weight Issues Dominate obesity may soon cause as is doubly difficult as it takes a iors. Next, help them under- will benefit him/her for a life- Pet of the Week from Cheatham stand the actions they can take time. County Animal Control Shelter FEATURED DOG WISH LIST SHELTER ADDRESS dry dog food (Science Diet, Located at 2797 Sam’s Creek Purina, Pedigree, any high- Road (Rt.249), one mile from quality) the Pegram city limits and just Puppy food (Purina or another south of the entrance to the good brand) Cheatham County Landfill pig ears/rawhide bones dog treats cat toys FOUND dog toys bleach Older female Beagle on newspaper Buffalo Road. Please call paper towels 673-7620 to identify. blankets/towels Zeus crates/carriers Lookin' for an all American guy cat litter to enjoy the outdoors with and kuranda dog beds THE BEST COMPLIMENT share a few laughs? Zeus is your man. He's an active 6 Doggie Daycare IS THE REFERRAL OF A FRIEND month old who knows when it's Indoor/Outdoor Group Play playtime and when it's cuddle Great For: time. He likes playing with his • puppies We extend our deep thanks & gratitude friend Erin (shep. mix), playing · socialization ball, and chewing on rawhides. · long hours to our very loyal patients and referring physicians He's got your typical lab per- at the office sonality...... never met a stranger in BELLEVUE & WEST NASHVILLE. It is because of and always looking to play, get attention, play, get attention, you that we continue to grow to serve you better. play! We sell ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Solid Gold Love animals but can’t adopt? We wish you and yours a Happy & Healthy 2006. We need YOU as a volunteer! Bathing & Grooming Also Available! Please call us today at 264 Hicks Road 792-DOGS. “At Hearing Services of Tennessee, we 673-0555 evaluate your communication needs and make recommendations that best suit your DR.. ED PERDUE circumstances. Our Doctors of Audiology, Pediatric Dentistry in Bellevue respected by physicians and trusted by Specializing in all aspects of dentistry for children, patients, have been helping people hear teenagers and patients with special needs! He offers digital x-rays, better for over 25 years. For us, it is always interceptive orthodontics and hospital dentistry. about better service, better products and Individual better relationships.” attention for Dr. Sheri Weiner, Au.D., President, HST every family! Game Cube, Videos, TVs at HEARING TESTS each chair! HEARING AIDS HEARING PROTECTION AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS TINNITUS MANAGEMENT 8120 Sawyer Brown Rd. Suite 103 (Across from Hecht’s parking lot) BY APPOINTMENT 7041 Hwy 70 So. 662-2191 673-6100 Suite 102

Everyday Fair Pricing

www.hearubetter.com

Page 8 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper TPAC presents Hairspray Carl’s It’s time to let your hair 4991 Hwy 70 E. down and dance the night away! HAIRSPRAY, White Bluff Broadway’s new musical Bar B Que 797-4020 comedy phenomenon, is com- & Grill ing to TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall, January 17-22. “We’re More Than Just A Bar-B-Que Restaurant” After its acclaimed world pre- Sunday 10:30-2:30 miere at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Monday & Tuesday closed Theatre in June 2002, the fan- Wednesday & Thursday 10:30-6:00 tastically fun musical opened Friday 10:30-7:00 Saturday 10:30- 6:00 on Broadway in August 2002 Thank you for your cooperation and patronage to rave reviews, winning eight for the past 14 years! Thanks, 2003 Tony Awards, including Carl Teitloff Best Musical. And now, the people of Nashville will be swept away to 1960s Post. “Completely irre- groups of 20 or more, call Baltimore in this mega-hit, sistible! Get those tickets TPAC Group Sales at piled bouffant-high with now!” declares syndicated 615/782-4060. laughter and romance – and columnist, Liz Smith. “So TPAC Education’s adult enough deliriously tuneful many numbers bring down the program, InsideOut, invites songs to fill a nonstop platter house, it’s a wonder the the- the public to attend the party. ater is still standing,” says HAIRSPRAY Arts Appetizer “HAIRSPRAY is a Jeremy Gerard of New York on Wednesday, January 18, at gigantic show in every sense Magazine. TPAC’s Polk Theater Lobby of the word,” said Kathleen HAIRSPRAY is based on from 6:15-7:00 p.m. The O’Brien, TPAC’s president the New Line Cinema film event includes food, fun and and CEO. “In addition to written and directed by John 60s-style makeovers. With show-stopping dance num- Waters, who serves as a cre- help from stylists with bers, catchy songs and some ative consultant on the musi- Rodney Mitchell Salons, of the most energetic cast cal comedy. It features a book we’ll make a few audience members I’ve seen, HAIR- by Mark O’Donnell and members bouffant-high while SPRAY also explores some Thomas Meehan. HAIR- we talk about hair and fash- serious issues, including SPRAY features an original ion. Space is limited for this racial integration and body score by Academy Award- free, public event, so call image. It’s a journey back to nominated Marc Shaiman 615/687-4291 to RSVP or the 60s, complete with unbe- (who co-wrote the music and visit www.tpac.org/education lievable costumes and wigs. lyrics for the acclaimed ani- for more information. This show is nonstop fun.” mated musical, South Park: In HAIRSPRAY it’s Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and Brakes • Tune-Ups • Oil Changes • Water Pumps • Light bulbs • Thermostat Injector Flush 1962—the ‘50s are out and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and change is in the air. Scott Wittman. HAIRSPRAY Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a is directed by Jack O’Brien SSttaarrtt tthhee yyeeaarr ooffff rriigghhtt big girl with big hair and an and choreographed by Jerry with West Nashville’s even bigger heart, has only Mitchell; the scenic design is with West Nashville’s one passion—to dance. She by David Rockwell; the cos- OONNLLYY AAAAAA aapppprroovveedd wins a spot on the local TV tume design is by William dance program, “The Corny Ivey Long; the lighting design rreeppaaiirr ffaacciilliittyy!! Collins Show” and, overnight, is by Kenneth Posner; and the is transformed from outsider sound design is by Steve C. With 15 years of Auto Excellence & AAA accreditation, to irrepressible teen celebrity. Kennedy. Terry’s Service Center wants to give your But can a plus-size trendsetter Tickets for HAIRSPRAY automobile the quality service you and it deserve. in dance and fashion vanquish range from $21-75, depending Give your automobile a fresh start this year. the program’s reigning upon performance times and princess, win the heart of seat locations. For tickets, Come see the experts at Terry’s today! heartthrob Link Larkin, and visit the TPAC Box Office integrate a television show (Downtown or at Davis-Kidd T E R RY ’’S S E RV I C E C E N T E R , I n c. without denting her ‘do? Only Booksellers in The Mall at 352-8434 847 Hillwood Blvd. in HAIRSPRAY! Welcome Green Hills), online at to the ‘60s! www.tpac.org, or any Air Conditioning • Wheel Bearing • Axle Batteries • Oil Leaks • Clutches • Heater Cores Everyone is raving about Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets this delightful musical, may also be purchased by including the critics. “A great calling Ticketmaster at big fat gorgeous hit,” claims 615/255-ARTS (2787). For Clive Barnes of the New York information on offers for

Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, January 4, 2006 -- Page 9 Featuring articles: * By kids and teens * About kids and teens * Youth athletics * School activities Kids View * Lots more! Westview Newspaper Your Community NEWS Paper with Kids In Mind SCA students throw a party for Lockeland students

St. Cecilia Academy school. students recently got a St. Cecilia students chance to play Santa. purchased and wrapped For several years, the toys and outfits for the pre- St. Cecilia Academy kindergarten students. On Sodality club has been the afternoon of Dec. 8, hosting Christmas parties several St. Cecilia students for students at Ross Head visited Lockeland to host a Start. Until recently, the Christmas party. The stu- students actually came to dents played Bingo, deco- St. Cecilia for an afternoon rated Christmas ornaments, on The Dominican Campus and colored Christmas on Harding Road. scenes together. Everyone This year, Sodality had had a great time. a party for pre-kindergarten Sodality is a Christian students and after-school devotion and service club care students at Lockeland at St. Cecilia. This year, Design Center elementary Sodality has a special school, as Ross Head Start devotion to praying the is no longer held at that Rosary.

Members of St. Cecilia Academy’s Sodality pose with students from the pre-kinder- garten at Lockeland during their Christmas party. St. Cecilia’s Forensic Team excels in Hawaii

St. Cecilia Academy’s Forensic Team returned from a recent trip to Hawaii for the Kamehameha Secondary Speech and Debate Tournament with 14 awards. The team of seven girls placed fourth in the tourna- ment and one first place championship award won by Katie Figlio for championship program. Sodality President Christina Smotherman listens as a Figlio’s teammate Ginny student from Lockeland School tells her about her gift. Page placed second in the championship program and sixth in dramatic interpreta- tion. “We were one of only four teams from the main- land,” said Page, a senior at St. Cecilia and vice president The St. Cecilia Academy Forensic Team poses with of the team. “I was incredibly its awards from the Kamehameha Secondary Speech and proud of our team, we all Debate Tournament in Hawaii. From left, standing are worked very hard and the hard Marissa Parkes, Katie Figlio, Coach Cathie Stamps, work paid off.” Ginny Page, Kate Sumislawski; kneeling, from left, Other team winners Goodwin Burgess, Susan Rahimi and Meaghan Colvin. included Meaghan Colvin, who won second in novice Parkes and Burgess placed The team also got a original oratory and fourth in third in the championship duo chance to tour the island after championship humorous interpretation and Figlio and the tournament. interpretation. Susan Rahimi Page placed fifth. “We took an island tour, won third place in both pro- “Eight years ago I fell in drove around the city, toured gram and storytelling. love with the idea of going to Pearl Harbor and the Dole Marissa Parkes won second this tournament but one thing Pineapple plant,” Page said. place in both program and or another prevented it until The team has several impromptu while Goodwin this year,” said Coach Cathie more tournaments ahead on Burgess won third place in Stamps. “The team did a fabu- the mainland before it begins both dramatic interpretation lous job and everyone got to preparing for district and state and original oratory. Kate bring home a trophy.” tournaments in March. Sumislawski won third place in humorous interpretation. Send photos & stories to Two of the team’s duos also placed in the tournament: [email protected]

Page 10 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Movie Review Westview Entertainment By Layne Walton

The Family Stone / * * * 1/2 Anything Goes at The Boiler Room

Consider for a moment Diane Keaton, a screen icon for our The Boiler Room Theatre no other discounts apply; not time. She may not be the best actress from her generation (Meryl (at The Factory, 230 Franklin valid Feb. 14), Thursdays Streep holds that honor), and she may not be the most popular Road) opens its sixth season (Feb.23 only), Fridays, (Sigourney Weaver, don’t you think?), but she’s wondrous. Her with the Nashville premiere of Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sunday uncanny ability to bring humanity and warmth to her characters is the Broadway Revival version matinees at 2pm (Jan. 29, Feb. why she’s considered one of the great comediennes, and just for of the classic Cole Porter musi- 5 and 19). Tickets $21 the record, her comic timing is eerie. Truth be told, it’s downright cal set aboard a 1930s-era adults,$19 seniors (over 60) scary how brilliant Mrs. Keaton really is at bringing in the laughs. cruise ship. Starring Erin and students, $14 children During The Family Stone, I studied Diane intently to see if there Parker, Billy Ditty, Lauri 12and under. Valentine’s Day were any false notes, if she was ever less than compelling, if her Bright, Daron J. Bruce and Event Package available.Call delivery did not exactly satisfy the kind of reaction she intended, Patrick Kramer among many 615-794-7744 or order online if anything she did onscreen was unnatural, but alas there were no others in this large production. at BoilerRoomTheatre.com On stage Jan. 27 -Feb. 25. with flaws to be seen. The Family Stone is blessed with the presence of (left to right) Erin Parker shows on all Tuesdays (2-for-1; someone whose experience and knowledge makes every scene (as Reno Sweeney) and she’s in ring true. Billy Ditty (as Billy Crocker) The film begins with Sarah Jessica Parker, playing against Photo by Rick Malkin type as a buttoned-up business woman named Meredith, meeting Video her fiancee’s less than eccstatic family. When she arrives, her wel- come is awkward and uncaring, a bit too cold for comfort. She CCCT holds auditions for holds her hand out to be greeted with a quaint little shake, but is Review quickly embraced with big hugs and the dramatic loudness of the By Sharon James and the Giant Peach Stone family. They snicker at her when she turns her back, and make reluctant glances at one another when she does something Satterfield Cheatham County Community Theater’s production of Roald that is out of the ordinary to them. In short, the Stones hate her. Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” is coming to the stage They talk venomously behind her back, poke fun at her politics, February 24 – 26, and March 3 – 5, and here is your chance to be her appearance, and her weird throat-clearing tic, and worst of all, Against All Odds a part of it! Auditions are set for January 7 - 8, 2006, from 2 – 6 they make her stay dreadfully uncomfortable whenever she is p.m. at the Jean Downey Theater at Harpeth High School in around. Desperate for some reinforcement, Meredith phones her Jeff Bridges stars as Terry Kingston Springs. The cast consists of adults and children in a sister (Claire Danes) and demands that she leave her family for the Brogan, a professional football variety of ages and character roles. Please bring a head shot if pos- holidays and drop in. When she arrives, her welcome is the com- player who becomes entangled sible, and be prepared to do a cold read from the script. plete opposite of the one Meredith received, which makes matters in a bizarre mix of conspiracy, There are a large variety of off stage jobs open for this pro- treachery and even murder. worse. duction as well. If you are interested in helping with costumes, When he is cut from the The screenplay (despite its depiction of Meredith’s turmoil) is sound, set, hair and makeup, lights, props, stage managing, ad team, Terry becomes desperate warm and affectionate, even when laced with dramatic cliches. sales, or any other capacity, please contact us at 615- 259-2001. for money, and reluctantly The beautiful Jean Downey Theater is located in the back of Certain revelations and romantic detours seem poised for campy takes an assignment to find the Harpeth High School, 170 West Kingston Springs Rd. in Kingston excess, but the actors are so practically perfect that they make girlfriend of a man who claims everything so vivid. Mrs. Keaton, as I suggested, is in top form. she stole thousands of dollars Springs, TN. Kingston Springs is conveniently located just west of Without trying to, she steals the entire movie, but everyone else from him. Nashville, I-40 exit 188. For further information, call the CCCT has a chance to shine. Indescribably beautiful Rachel McAdams Terry tracks the beautiful Hotline at 615-259-2001. is fun and spunky in the role of the malicious Amy Stone, whose Jesse to Mexico where he hatred for Meredith is the most drastic; Luke Wilson creates a unexpectedly falls in love with charmingly odd-ball character; Craig T. Nelson exudes the exact her. For awhile, they are in a concentration of good heart and strong leadership as the head of lover’s paradise until both of the Stone family; adorable Claire Danes makes the most of her Find their lives tumble into an This is screen time as Meredith’s rescuer at the Stone house; Dermot underworld of darkness where Wally! Mulroney is a snug fit for his role as Meredith’s fiancee and the they must fight for their Do Not “perfect” child of the Stones. Parker, however, is a revelation: she lives…against all odds. Confuse with is deliciously laconic in the beginning, but slowly starts pushing Jeff Bridges has had a long Wally any other all the right buttons toward the end. Two wonderful scenes in the list of successful films over the rooster! film that showcase just how perfectly in character Parker is are the years which include The Last The Westview Rooster Picture Show, The Fisher King, family game of charades and the disastrous family dinner. In the and former, Amy accuses Meredith of making a racist gesture, and The Jagged Edge, The Parker’s reaction is divine: notice her sudden realization of the Fabulous Baker Boys, The mistake she made and how she keeps making the situation look Contender, The Mirror Has WIN worse for her the more she tries to defend herself. In the latter, Two Faces, and The Big Meredith makes the mistake of singling out one of the Stone chil- Lebowski. Aside from being an dren and criticizing his lifestyle, indirectly. As the family stares at actor, photographer, film and FREE MOVIE TICKETS music producer, Jeff founded her in horror and anger, she unsuccessfuly but affectively fumbles the non-profit organization, over her speech, trying desperately to backtrack and soften her Play the “Where’s Wally” End-Hunger Network, dedicat- harsh comments. You feel embarassed for Meredith in both ed to feeding children through- contest and win 2 movie passes to Bellevue’s instances, partly because you know she means no harm and partly out the world. Regal 12 Cinema. Each week “Wally” is hidden because the Stones are so protective of each other; they just refuse Also starring James somewhere in an ad in the paper. When you find to let Meredith into their tight bond. Woods, Rachel Ward, Alex In the end, The Family Stone has proven to us that family is Karras and Richard Widmark, him, send his position to the Westview office on the most important thing there is. The Stones love each other one cannot get bored with this the attached coupon. A drawing is held each hopelessly, and although they are reluctant to give Meredith the plot as it takes so many unpre- Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. chance she deserves, in the end they are won over by her desper- dictable turns. Good entertain- ate attempts to share the spirit of the holidays. Keaton reveals to ment on a cold, winter night, us through certain tragic contortions of the face and then through Against All Odds is currently You can fax or mail your entry to: an emotional scene in bed with her husband that she is the only available for rental at your WALLY THE ROOSTER This week’s winner: Stone whose Christmas holds a dark, solemn secret. What is all neighborhood video store. the more amazing about Keaton is that she somehow manages to P.O. Box 210183 Diane Miller make the simplest of dialogue seem quirky, humorous, and sad all Nashville, TN 37221 Wally location: at once; in a way, there is something very lonely and fearful about PIANO LESSONS or fax to 662-0946 Sir Pizza the way Mother Stone says things. Maybe she’s fearful of losing everything that is dear for her, and maybe she realizes that she The Studio of Bellevue loves her family so unconditionally that letting go of them would Enroll Now!! I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! be the hardest thing she’s ever done. This love that is so vividly Get first 2 lessons FREE! Name: shown in The Family Stone makes it a far more complex and Experienced, Qualified Teacher Address: City: detailed holiday motion picture than its screenplay may have Christmas Gift Zip: Phone: intended. Thank the actors. Certificates! BOTTOM LINE: A heartwarming holiday film, proving that CALLPEGGY Wally’s location love and family have not completely disappeared from the 646-6953 Hollywood juggernaut. Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, January 4, 2006 -- Page 11 LifeStory Time Highlights …. Karl H. Martin Written By: Linda Scolaro and you can tell every crease When I interview someone, ambulance. They would make [email protected] and dent is a left over memory I always relate the dates they emergency calls to car wrecks. Recently I was asked to of a job well done. mention to events in my life, as He loved the blaring siren and visit with Mr. Martin. For the Since Mr. Martin celebrat- a way of placing them in time. speeding to his destination. His last three years, he has lived at ed his 88th birthday on When Mr. Martin was born, my boss told him if he was caught the Meadows, a very lovely December 21st. 2005, his days Grandmother was 17 years old; speeding, he would remove the place, many call home… nes- as a Fireman are only memo- she was born in 1900. Mr. siren…that ended his 4-month tled on the edge of Bellevue. ries…but such memories are Martin was born in 1917. When job at the funeral home but he As I look around the room. the stuff of legend…he leaves a he retired from the Fire depart- realized he loved the excite- I see his life…lived fully… in rich legacy of Nashville histo- ment in 1973, my youngest son ment and reward of helping the many pictures and articles ry…he retired from the job he (who is a Metro Fireman) was people in desperate situa- that adorn his walls and furni- loved so well, in 1973. He then born. I suppose I am inquisitive tions…he was drawn to the Fire ture. On one wall resides his served as Chief Sergeant of to the nature of a person who Department. On August 6th, Fireman’s Helmet and Arms at the State Senate until desires to serve humanity as a 1940 he started his career as a badge…they look well worn 1990. Fireman; to me, it appears to be Fireman. such a dangerous profession, so had just gotten off duty and was Karl’s father, Joe J. Martin, I welcomed the opportunity to called back to the Fairgrounds was against Karl’s choice of On the flip side of life get to know Mr. Martin better. when the ornate Victorian career. He himself was no “Tell me what it was like, I buildings, the Woman’s stranger to the Fire Department; By Diane W. Repasky [email protected] inquired?” “Of all the jobs Building, and later, the his rank was Captain, Secretary available, why did you choose Coliseum was lost…thousands of the Nashville Fire Pretty depressing, huh?... So the holidays are over. The hus- to fight fires?” His smile was of children watched the news Department from 1920 to 1947. tle, the bustle — they’re gone. kind and the love of the profes- bulletins as the atmosphere of Even though his job wasn’t as No more rushing around, aimlessly and senselessly wonder- sion flowed from his words as wonder…the charm and smell risky, he knew all to well the ing if you’ll fit it all in before December 24th, when you then have he sat back in his chair and of the Great Tennessee State danger that lurked behind every to get enough sleep so you can get up early the next morning...just remembered…he was the first Fair was lost in the blazing fire… This did not stop Karl. to put in another full day. Yep, now, that’s gone; your sense of man in at the Famous Maxwell remains. The hottest fire he He moved rapidly up the ranks. being “needed” (TOO needed) has vanished. Now, there’s House Hotel when it caught attended was the Goldberg When Karl retired, he was just.....”letdown;” and normal, everyday routine. And isn’t that fire. On the third floor, the fire Lumber fire on Fifth and District Fire Chief. kinda depressing? surrounded the firemen, they Demonbreum. Paint bubbled on In 1938 Karl married Ruby No more anticipating the following week, when you’re now were trapped, they barely the Fire Engines parked over Mae. They had one son, Karl engrossed in that slightly anti-climactic New Year’s, along with all escaped with their lives, the one-half a block away. The Hershel Martin, Jr. born in the getting-togethers and continued (albeit, somewhat saner) fes- building was a total loss…He most difficult fire was one that 1939. His son now lives in tivities. Now, there’s just confetti to vacuum and empty cham- took the life of a little two-year Bellevue. Ruby Mae was a pagne glasses to wash (and, in my case, New Year’s Resolutions Nashville, TN old girl…the father waited, Homemaker who accepted and to break), and (particularly in that latter case) isn’t that depress- drunken and helpless in the supported his career choice. ing? front yard. These were trying She went to the hospital for a O'NEIL, William Sigmond, Yep: Now...all you’ve got left is a tree in your living room for born October 28, 1937 in times yet; there was more, minor operation and died from which there’s good news & bad news. The good news is that you Miami, FL. Died December 29, much more to his life… a Cerebral Hemorrhage at age hardly have to take any ornaments off it, since the tree’s long- 2005 after a courageous bat- Karl was born in the windy 47. since dead, and most of the ornaments are lying scattered under tle with cancer. Preceded in city of Chicago, Illinois…that Karl was accustomed to the tree, from having fallen off droopy branches no longer able to death by his parents Helen December there was 2 foot of making split second decisions Sally O'Neil and Hugh Frances hold them. The bad news is that you hardly have to take any orna- O'Neil. Survived by his wife of snow covering the ground. The to save lives so it didn’t surprise ments off it, since the tree’s long-since dead, and most of the orna- 45 years, Mary Proctor O'Neil, drifts were so high, people anyone when he decided to ments are lying scattered under the tree, from having fallen off daughter Catherine Helen made caves of frozen snow to marry a childhood friend the droopy branches no longer able to hold them. —Oh: That...and O'Neil, brother Hugh O'Neil, Jr. walk through, allowing them to next year. He married Ellis its further implication that most of the needles too are lying scat- (Linda) of Tyrone, GA, sister make their way to the store for Reeder. Ellis was a school- Catherine Grose (Edward) of tered under the tree (and under the piano; and ground into the car- San Antonia, TX, and special supplies. When Karl was a year teacher who had recently lost pet; and between the cracks in the hardwood floor; and, somehow, Godchild, Laura Rodriquez of old, the doctors advised his her husband. They found com- even in the chicken salad you made to give yourself a break from Miacatalan, Mexico. Mr. O'Neil family to move out west. His fort in each other. Ellis had the mounds of figgy pudding and honey-baked ham you still have attended grade school in mother was very sick. The fam- three sons of her own, Keel, left over in the fridge). And isn’t all that depressing too? Harriman, TN and graduated ily moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Shawn and Kris Hunt… they from Oakland High School in Then there is the food. Aren’t you really sick of fancy cook- Oakland, CA. He returned to The move did not improve her became a close family. ies and teeny loaves of pumpkin bread and chocolate-covered East Tennessee and graduated health. In 1920, the family Ellis wasn’t comfortable everything? I know in my house, I got inundated from kind, kind from Tennessee Tech in moved to Nashville where his with Karl’s dangerous profes- people with all this stuff, all at once — far too much to consume. Cookeville, TN. He began his Grandparents (her parents) sion. Karl promised to retire And now I’ve got cookies far too hard to eat; teeny loaves of bread retail management career in lived. She immediately recov- when their last son finished 1961 at Castner-Knott, later far too crumbly-dry to cut through even with a hack saw; and lit- joining Cain Sloan and Rich- ered. The doctors declared his school. Karl kept his promise. tle bits of chocolate melted to nearly every piece of furniture in the Schwartz. In 1983 he opened mother’s illness was acute Ellis was a remarkable living room, dining room, kitchen (and, oddly, in my daughters’ Mary-Mary Maternity, which he homesickness. woman who held education in bedroom). And isn’t it depressing that all this food there’s far too operated until his retirement. Karl grew up in East high esteem. She left the teach- much of is getting hard and dry (or soft and melted)...but that After retirement, he served as Nashville on Stockell Street. He ing profession when she was Executive Director of the you’d give anything to have just a little of it a couple months from Davidson County Republican attended Glen, Highland elected to serve as the first now (when there obviously won’t be any of it)? Party. He was active in the Heights and then East High woman in the Metro Council, And what about those decorations? Remember how excited I Green Hills Rotary where he School. All of these schools defeating five men. Later she was when Larry put mine up for me? (And, by the way, wasn’t received the Rotarian of the were familiar to me. I raised my returned to her career in teach- that only yesterday??) Well, now, there they are: pesky reminders Year Award and was a Paul own two sons in East Nashville. ing. Ellis died at age 72. Harris Fellow. He worked tire- — ALLLL over the house — that, grrrrr, NOW THEY NEED TO lessly to raise funds for Nuetro They too, had attended Glen Every April, the Fire BE TAKEN DOWN. (And further reminders that, boo-hiss, Larry Pequenos Herrnanos and Highland Heights Department has an “Old Timers was right: “What goes up must come down...so why bother put- Orphanage in Mexico. He was Elementary schools. Dinner”; this last April, Karl ting it up in the first place?”) That knowledge is depressing too. active in the Bellevue Chamber Karl remembered the tor- was the “Oldest living Chief” in (But on the other hand, like I’ve been telling him for years now, of Commerce, TGHAP, and nado of 1933 as it roared attendance. He may have West Meade Civic Association. don’t get TOO used to being right; it won’t happen THAT often — Active Pallbearers: Jim through East Nashville. In 1934 retired but his love and spirit for and I don’t feel depressed about that....) Tremblay, Jimmy Morrisey, Jon Karl started working at his the department remains as But lastly, there’s the view outside. —Just look at all those Johnson, Bill Blackie, Patrick brothers Gulf Filling Station on bright as any fire he ever trees! Dead as a door nail! And staying that way for a good, long Pruett, Hank Davis, John 1st and Spring Street. (I haven’t attended. time! I know that sure depresses me. Don’tcha think they either Wade, Bill Brinton, Don Orr, heard them called “Filling sta- It is getting late and our and John Brittle. Honorary pall- ought to move Christmas to sometime in March, so that right bearers, Members of the tions” in many years. (My interview is coming to an afterwards, the trees start coming out?...or...send us all to Maui for Davidson County Republican Daddy ran a Lion “Filling end…there were hundreds of a couple weeks after Christmas, so we can look at something that’s Party, and Members of the Station” in Ashland City, when questions I would still love to alive and green after all the gaiety in December? (I’d prob’ly opt Green Hills Rotary. Funeral I was growing up.) Karl decid- ask… Mr. Martin received a for the second choice. THAT might help overcome any post-hol- Mass was celebrated 10AM ed pumping gas and changing call, old next door neighbors Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at iday depression.) (—I know!: Let’s talk to Congress. Surely, the Cathedral of the tires was not his cup of tea. He from his past home on with all the trips they take, they’d see the sense in this proposi- Incarnation, with Father Patrick craved more excitement. He Woodmont Boulevard are tion.) Kibby celebrant. Interment was took a job at Phillip & bringing him Ribs for din- ...Or...prob’ly not. (And that’s depressing too.) at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu Burdoff’s, an enamel factory ner…Mr. Martin is… a legend So, what’s a poor person to do? Wish “Merry Christmas” and of flowers the family requests where they made gas stoves, in his time…one could only that donations be made to Alive “Happy New Year” to everyone in sight...knowing darned well Hospice, or the charity of your but this didn’t keep his interest hope to be so fortunate…as I that, just around the corner, there’s a major depression in our choice. MARSHALL-DONNEL- either. In 1936 (he was 19) he say goodbye to Mr. Martin…I future? Year-after-year? I suppose so (she says as she lies on her LY-COMBS FUNERAL HOME: went to work for Wilkerson’s know he will never be forgot- psychiatrist’s couch)... 615-327-1111. Funeral Home, driving the ten…

Page 12 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper from three to six months of Nashville Nostalgia expenses in your emergency by E.D. Thompson [email protected] fund. Keep in mind I’m saying Dave Says... EXPENSES, not earnings. If Do You Remember? base for the Vols from 1955 to you spend everything you 1958? How about Tommy By Dave Ramsey make, that would be a mini- mum of $25,000. If you don’t Here is another variety of “Buckshot” Brown who played www.davesays.org have any debt, and it takes you memories, another smorgas- third-base from 1955 to 1957, $3,000 a month to live, then bord of Nashville’s nostalgic and Roy Pardue who was a Vol you’d be looking at $9,000 to tastes. pitcher from 1952 to 1953, and Dear Dave, died prematurely and she found $18,000 in your emergency Over the Christmas holi- again from 1955 to 1957. What’s the minimum age at herself saddled with a bunch of fund. days, I got to see some of my There were some great which you recommend buying debt on top of that. Remember, too, Debbie, old school friends. When we African-American ball players life insurance? I’m 27-years old At your age, life insurance that your emergency fund is not were in school, do you who also played in the Dell. and married, no kids and we’re is not very expensive. If you’re an investment, it’s a barrier to remember that the girls took Sidney Bunch was an outfield- doing pretty well with our debt- healthy, you could get around help absorb the blows when life home economics? They may er who played from 1946 to reduction. Currently, we only $400,000 in coverage for $25 comes knocking. Remember have taken two years of cook- 1958 with such ball clubs as the have $10,000 in debt remaining or $30 a month. You’ve got Murphy’s Law, and how it says ing, and two years of sewing. Baltimore Elite Giants, and this includes some student some responsibilities to think that if something CAN go Boys took manual training. Birmingham Black Barons, and loans and a mortgage. about, my man. Good, level wrong it WILL go wrong? We could build many pieces of the Nashville Stars. Sheldon in Salt Lake city, UT term life insurance is something Having your emergency fund in furniture, and learned how to Clinton “Butch” McCord you need to look into. place is great Murphy fix things. Girls learned to played ball in the Dell from Dear Sheldon, - Dave Repellant. When you’ve got a cook, and boys learned to 1947 to 1950 with such ball You need life insurance at fully-loaded emergency fund, it become good handy men. clubs as the Nashville Black this point. Your wife’s current Dear Dave, can turn a disaster into nothing That was a novel idea wasn’t Vols, Baltimore Elite Giants, lifestyle is dependent on your We make $100,000 a year. more than a minor inconven- it? and the Chicago American income, and you want her to be How much money should we ience. Of course, we also Giants. And, there was Jim well taken care of financially if have in our emergency fund? - Dave remembered that we had to Zapp who played from 1945 to something should happen to Debbie in Louisville, KY take English, history, science, 1954 with the Nashville Cubs, you. The need may not be quite *You can see Dave’s other and math. Do you remember Atlanta Black Crackers, as pressing as if you had chil- Dear Debbie, columns at www.davesays.org reading a long paragraph in Baltimore Elite Giants, and the dren, but it would be bad if you You should have anywhere the math book of how long Birmingham Black Barons. something took to do some- Remember back to the old To The thing else at a certain cost plus days when children would Sex in Music City a few other criteria thrown in? spend some time eating taffy Westivew and Then, the question was some- chews filled with peanut but- By Vision C. Nash thing like, “How long did it ter? For that matter, do you citizens of the take and how much did it cost remember when it took two When it comes to love relationships, I’m rather psychotic. to go from Nashville to hands to hold a nickel’s worth Bellevue, On the surface, I can be relatively sensible, sometimes, and Clarksville.” This made me of peanuts? enjoy recess even more! Remember when every This past Christmas sea- attracted to someone for all the normal reasons. But, then I Our families had upright town had wonderful vaudeville son, members of Charlotte have the inner workings of my mind and, in that dark place telephones with a receiver. At shows? Do you remember the Road Baptist Church raised dwells the female counterpart of Norman Bates. my home, we had a two-party old theatres where we could see money for future mission trips I’m not saying I’d actually slit my partner’s throat in the line. We answered only when a first-run movie for a dime? by wrapping gifts at the shower, although I might have entertained the thought a few our particular ring was sound- Remember back to the years Bellevue Mall for donations. I times. No. I’ve discovered that I can simply choose a person for ed. Certainly, it was very when “hippies” were called would like to thank The pretty twisted or just plain ridiculous reasons. Here’s a sam- unethical to listen in on the “hoboes?” Remember when Westview for running an pling of what I’m talking about…those creepy thoughts that other party line! Of course, the only people who wore wigs announcement for us. We had lurk in my subconscious… we couldn’t call out when the were judges in old English several guests tell us they read I know I can change him… He’ll rescue me…he’ll fix all other party was using the line, movies on the late, late shows? about us in The Westview. We my inadequacies... I feel so sorry for this person…he doesn’t either! Do you remember when are truly grateful for the space need psychotherapy, just someone to love him … He’s down on Every family had a radio. we could buy a good used car you give to churches and other his luck so, I’ll give him a place to stay and support him…If he There were certain programs for $100, but we couldn’t get organizations in the communi- was with me, he wouldn’t drink so much…He’s a jerk but, when every member of the hold of $100? Do you remem- ty. Wow! He’s a musician!...He wouldn’t mind driving on that family listened. We would sit ber back when we could tell the I would also like to thank scary interstate… I’ll have someone to go with to family gath- there and stare at the radio as name of every automobile and the wonderful citizens of erings when everybody else is coupled off… Cool! He’s got the we listened. model? I used to be able to tell Bellevue and surrounding same bad habits I have!... He’s a good cook, and I burn toast…I At a book signing event at all makes of cars. Today, there areas. Your generosity and the Bellevue Mall before are so many different makes kind words of encouragement don’t want to pass this up since it might be my last shot at Christmas, I had the pleasure and models of cars, I can’t tell while waiting for your gifts love… He’s attracted to me -therefore, I’m attracted to of greeting Marjorie Lester you much of anything about helped us enjoy our time vol- him…Okay. I’ll go for it since he’s in my face. Richardson. We went through them—except the one I own. unteering. We appreciate your Now that I think about it, maybe there are people out there Clemons School, Waverly- Do you remember back in support! with successful relationships who got together for more inane Belmont Jr. High, a year to the fifties we had such models or silly reasons than my own. In fact, I’ll bet if I asked some Hume-Fogg High School, as the 1952 Nash Healey, 1953 Sincerely, people why they fell for their partner in the first place, they’d West End High School, and Chevrolet Corvette, 1953 Lucas Winstead say, “I have no earthly idea.” then to Peabody College as Studebaker Starliner, 1954 classmates. Then, she got Kaiser Darrin, and the 1955 ahead of me at Peabody as I Ford Thunderbird? dropped out two years to serve Soon after my wife and I January Birthdays in the Army. Seeing her that married, we bought a 1956 day took me back some 75 Chevrolet. It was blue and JANUARY 1 JANUARY 3 JANUARY 7 Aburey Chambers years. Now, that is what we white. It had the fins, and the Barry Ivy Doris Friedli Nicole Maxwell Susan Mezger call a nostalgic experience. streak down the sides. It was Penny Miller Brian Reyes, Jr. Nancy Tull Barry Rawls Many of you remember fully loaded. I would give any- Todd Hilliard Rebecca Jean Beamer Jason Wallace Lorna Sanders old Sulphur Dell. Out in cen- thing if I still had that car. It is Larry Palmer Eleanor Bradshaw JANUARY 8 Kenny Lavender ter field was the giant score a collector’s item. We couldn’t Caryn Baker Nancy Buck Robertson Cameron Gunn Seth Kyker board which read, “Sulphur think of keeping it. We could Alex R. Paseur Glendola Grizzle Vickie Arney JANUARY 11 Dell, baseball’s most historic hardly make the monthly pay- Chuck Worstall JANUARY 4 Billy Fly Robert Perkins park since 1870.” ments then! Gracie Groves Charley Holcomb Kevin Yates Andy Gass Just to tease your mind a The old times bring no bad Debi Tyree Donna Young John Sneed Chuck Wilson little bit, do you remember memories to our minds. The Ncholas Vitale Romelle Wood Cynthia Boniol Mitch Bates some of the old players? I hard times have been filtered Tyler Rae Steffek Brian Baker JANUARY 9 Tiffany Beamer have written about many in out of our memories. Today, all John Wilkerson Timothy Green Caleb Young Leon Wright past columns, but do you of our memories are the beauti- JANUARY 2 JANUARY 5 Ginny Plump Send Birthdays to P.O. remember Charles “Bama” ful ones that make us smile, Carolyn Temple Russell Joey Jowers Bill Meadows Box 210183 Ray who played in the outfield even laugh. So, to all of you from 1949 to 1952? out there, let us keep on keep- Lakelyn Fitts Don Pinkstaff Jerry Brown Nashville, 37221 Do you remember Larry ing on! Albert Schrader Susan Bartholomew Weechie Mattice FAX: 662-0946 Taylor who played second- Brielea Utley JANUARY 6 Amy DeBusk E-mail: westview78 @ Myra Webb JANUARY 10 aol. com Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, January 4, 2006 -- Page 13 Westview Classified Ads J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S R E A L E S T A T E M ISC . S E R V I C E S SEWING MACHINES and Vacuum DISCOVERY TOYS for rent Cleaners Repaired in your home - Enthusiastic Reps needed Need Written guarantee, All makes. Service Moms & Teachers ideal KINGSTON SPRINGS AREA calls: $2.95. 367-0972. tfn FULL & PART TIME $25 to start/ Earn a trip to “Rio”! Choose from 2 Homes for rent! Kitchen PAINTING & Housekeeping, 615-500-TOYS 3BR, 2BA, $750/mo. PAINTING & www.discoverytoyslink.com/kathy PAPERING Laundry & Activity Call 952-99838. Cabinets? Call Kathy 242-3658 Positions Available. AVON OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE in YARD WORK & Reps Needed! Bellevue, 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, PRESSURE WASHING Apply within at Suite 108B. Three small offices, pri- We Got’em Call John 477-4019 Full or Part-time The Meadows Nursing Center vate bath, kitchenette, monitored • Featuring All Plywood Start-up fee $10 alarm, private entrance, front door 8044 Coley Davis Rd. parking, all utilities paid, DSL avail- Cabinets. Call 481-5567. Computer Nashville, TN 37221 able, convenient to interstate and * Unfinished Oak Connections business services. $595/mo. Call “We Install Software” Seeking honest, reliable, positive 615-662-1344 or 615-972-8402. * Finished Oak Financing Available LEARN to EARN!!! woman to clean my west Nashville * Unfinished Birch *Upgrades $2-5K/week! Two minute toll free *Custom Built 646-7013 home. $10/hr., 4 hrs./wk. 352-8188 for sale office message: 1-800-276-9936. • Ready to install PC’s & Repairs *Networking 662-5548 • Bath Vanities & Marble tops *20 Years Exp. fax KINGSTON SPRINGS AREA * Pickup service John Jacob available in the HOUSE FOR SALE Nashville Accepting Visa, Bellevue area Mastercard, & 3BR, 2BA, $83,500. at no charge American Express IMMEDIATE Call 952-99838. Discount * Custom built PC’s 00 Building starting at $999. OPENING F O R S A L E Materials Need an Electrician? 1400 51st Ave. North Loftis Electric FOR SALES REP FIREWOOD•FIREWOOD West Nashville & Home Improvements FIREWOOD•FIREWOOD Quick Response, Electrical Repairs Oak & Hickory off Charlotte Pike Licensed & Insured Delivered or Picked-Up 646-11228 Small, casual, fun-loving All Lengths 12” and up 292-7856 Cut to specifications open 6 days a week office seeking rep to sell Call 7 days (including holidays) 27 years in business Art’s Upholstery advertising in Bellevue & Home 612-2876 Your Kitchen Pick Up & Delivery if no answer, please leave message Cabinet Antiques or Modern surrounding areas. MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE - 2002 Honda Interceptor, red, 10K miles, Headquarters Arthur Ashley 459-4232 Experience preferred but top rated sport cruiser in excellent condition, garage kept, older rider not required. Training & $5,995. Call 615-972-8402 or 615- 646-1183. THE RAIN GUTTER CLEANER established accounts will • Gutters Cleaned • Drain Spouts Cleaned be provided. Flexible GOT SOMETHING • Try My New Air Cleaning System schedule. Base Salary + 44 SSAALLEE?? • FREE ESTIMATES Commission. Michael Tabb Voice Mail: 365-0959 Cell: 415-8234

Send Resume to: PUT IT IN THE P E T S P.O. Box 210183 CLASSIFIEDS! to good homes. . . for sale Nashville, TN 37221 CALL SLENDER GREY FEMALE tabby cat needs a new home! 5 years old, RABBITS FOR SALE! or fax to: 615-662-0946 646-6131 declawed & spayed. 615-227-2387 $4.00 each! Please call 662-5099. TORTI/CALICO FEMALE KITTY is declawed & spayed, 1 1/2 yr. old. S P E C I A L E V E N T S Please call 227-2387. Hired Gunn Event Services P L U M B I N G ...for an event with a bang! Specializing in event planning and directing! •New Construction •Remodeling •Repairs •Water Heaters • Weddings • Reunions • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs• Corporate Functions •Water & Sewer Lines Let us help you be a guest at your own event! Present this ad & get (615)646-88635 www.hiredgunn.com $10.00 OFF Charlie & Cliff Myers Over www.myersplumbing.com A P P L I A N C E S J U S T F O R K I D S ! Visit 50 Years Low Prices • Washers • Dryers • Microwave Ovens Our Experience! 356-8811 Showroom Piano Lessons Conditioners • Dishwashers Air 24 HOUR Emergency Service & Preschool A-11 APPLIANCE CO. Music Class Where Our Customers Send Their Friends Music Teacher with 15+ years SALES - PARTS - SERVICE - INSTALLATION “Serving Bellevue for Over 15 Years” of experience has positions available for children inter- ested in beginning piano. Curran Plu Also beginning a new ley mb Preschool Music Class for the ai ing fall. Reasonable Fees. H Contact Kristie @ 598-0253 Free Financing Available 646-3014 Visit Our Showroom at 5410 Harding Rd. master plumber #550

Dishwashers • Refrigerators 352-5174 www.a1appliance.com Repair Water Heaters Remodeling Water & Sewer Lines Freezers • Disposers • Washers • Dryers • Ranges

Page 14 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com WESTVIEW Newspaper Westview Business Services H OME M A I N T E N A N C E C L E A N I N G

Handyman without the Middleman CARPENTRY, LIGHT ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, TILE, & DECKS No Job Too Small REASONABLE FREE Eric Smith RATES ESTIMATES PRESSUREPRESSURE WWASHASH 662-9081 or 516-2216 Clean & Seal DECKS & AGGREGATE ALLHOME SERVICES STEVE ARMISTEAD Free Estimates All Types of Home Repair Low Prices Bush Home HANDYMAN Bush Home Licensed•Bonded•Insured Kitchen/Bath Remodels 20+ Years Experience ImprovementImprovement Co.Co. or Free Consultation MANY SKILLS & TOOLS 377-11976 977-44015 Greg Diroff 646-00870 Licensed, Insured, References Interior & Exterior Serving Bellevue since 1996. John Scherer Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates Free 615-957-6802 David C. Bush 615-308-3102 Randy Ingram PAINTING Residential & Commercial Tired of repair persons not return- INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ing your phone call or not showing Detailed Prep Work up on time if at all? Then, if the job is done, is it first quality? FREE ESTIMATES!!! Let us prove we are the best. 952-2280 Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience. 496-3055 We Do It All Springer The Miles Company Home Maintenance, Inc. H EAT & A IR Ph: 646-4185 Remodeling & Repairs Fax: 646-0253 Get $10.00 OFF with mention of this ad! Residential 615-646-3303 Commercial fax: 615-952-3330 AAvvooiidd UUggllyy Residential & Commercial EQ 240 A/C & Heating Co., Inc. HVAC & R 147 Licensed General Contractor #22551 SSuurrpprriisseess...... www.TheMilesCo.com Sales 353-99449 Licensed Roy A. Miles, III, CR., CGR. SSttaarrtt wwiitthh Service FREE ESTIMATES Bonded Installation Financing Available Insured Serving Nashville Since 1979 aa PPllaann!! L AWN & G A R D E N AC & H Mechanical, Inc. HEATING & COOLING All Brands! Licensed - Bonded - Insured Mention this ad for $10 OFF! Dennis Arnold 352-6757

Jerry’s Refrigeration H E A T I N G & CO O L I N G

Servicing All Brands HOUSE PLANS DRAWN Licensed, Bonded & Insured TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS 40 Years Experience

For Custom Home FREE Estimates, 2nd Opinion! Design & Drafting, WINTER SPECIAL: $59.00! Call Micheal Kendrick Phone 615-417-3627 at 333-9257.

L AWN & G A R D E N Serving Southern Nashville since 1979 BOB’S LANDSCAP- Southern ING FENCE Gardens,Gardens, Inc. & LAWN SERVICE Residential / Commercial BUILDER Replacing & removing patio fences & Landscaping & Irrigation • Affordable Design & Installation • Quality Work debris from the premises. Residential & Commercial Services • Landscape Renovation • Aeration/Sodding • Light Grading • Mulch Also offering fence staining. • Landscape Design & Installation Year Round Maintenance Bob Fagg Call Robert Ammonette • Landscape Maintenance Phone: 646-0481 Pager: 736-1044 at . • Lawncare Services Including: Programs Available! 646-5068 (Mowing Overseeding, Fertilizing, Aeration, Sodding) CONDO LANDSCAPING AVAILABLE!!! Resident of River Plantation for over 14 years! P A V I N G • Irrigation Systems / Installation & Repair • Landscape Lighting • Lawn Renovation & Care Lawn Perfectors Group, Inc. • Tree Trimming & Removal Turf Management Landscaping Ask about our annual RICHARD’S PAVING *Mowing *Design maintenance agreement • Shrub Trimming & Removal LICENSED *DRIVEWAYS *PARKING LOTS TENNESSEE *Seeding *Installation • Grading, Drainage & Excavating Back Hoe Work *Sodding *Maintenance CONTRACTORS *RE-SURFACING OLD PAVEMENT • Masonry Work/ Patios/ Retaining Walls *Aerating *Lighting *Dethatching *Irrigation Work Guaranteed • Driveway Patio Sealing FULLY INSURED *Fertilizing Water Features • Drainage Work, Grading & Topsoil *Weed & Pest Control *Ponds Free Estimates Hardscapes *Waterfalls For A Free Estimate Fall/Winter Special *Decks *Fountains *Fences Other Services Call for FREE Estimates PPAVE NOW - SSAVE NOW Leaf Removal & Fall Bed Prep Call 646-6030 *Patios *Bobcat 662-1976 10% OFF thru 12/23/05. [email protected] *Sidewalks *Grading www.lawnperfectorsgroup.com 860-00309 *Retaining Walls *Tree Removal

WESTVIEW Newspaper www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, January 4, 2006 -- Page 15 PrimeTrust hires Warren in Green Hills PrimeTrust announces the Green Hills, it is imperative PrimeTrust, with deep roots in addition of Ken Warren as vice that we have seasoned bankers middle Tennessee, can offer president and commercial like Ken Warren who have a businesses so much more in lender for its Green Hills loca- keen understanding of the terms of personal service, fast tion. The new office, located on area’s business climate,” response and local market Richard Jones Road, across remarked PrimeTrust CEO, knowledge than branch out- from Green Hills Mall, is Gary Scott. “The move into posts of the out-of-town region- scheduled to open in early Green Hills is important for als. The rapid growth of this February 2006. PrimeTrust’s growth. Having bank is certainly indicative that Warren has over 25 years lenders like Ken, who have PrimeTrust has been embraced of banking experience and was already earned the respect and by local retail, trade and indus- previously employed by Union confidence of businesses in this try as a bank responsive to Planters Bank and Nashville vital marketplace will be a ben- Nashville-area business. City Bank. He is a graduate of efit to the bank and the clients Furthermore, our growth is an Belmont University and the we serve.” indication of our commitment Tennessee Commercial “Being in Green Hills is to this market. I’m very pleased Lending school at Vanderbilt like being in the very heart of to be a part of the team.” University. Nashville,” said Warren. “A “As PrimeTrust moves into community bank like SATURDAY 10:00 JAN. 14 AUCTION A.M. 4 BR HOUSE & 2.89 AC., FURNITURE & PERSONAL PROPERTY THE ESTATE OF MRS. EFFIE HORN Located on Gordon Lane • 2nd District in Williamson County Directions: From Fairview go west on Hwy. 100 for 5 miles, turn left on Hwy. 46 East. Go 4.7 miles, turn right on Shoals Westview .3 miles, turn left on Oscar Green Road, go .7 miles, turn right on Gordon Lane Watch .2 miles for to auction sale. signs and arrows Selling is a very nice siding home and 2.89 acres. The house consists of 4 bedrooms, living room, 1 bath, kitchen, utility room, front & back porch. It has CH/A, new metal roof, chain link fence around the yard, spring water for the house, also small creek on property. There has been a recent survey. If you are looking for a nice quiet place in the country, Real Estate be sure to look this property over and be ready to buy at auction. Real Estate Sells at 11:00 A.M. China Cabinet ITEMS TO SELL Round Table & 6 ChairsGlider & Chairs Kenmore Microwave Pig Clock • Pig Tea Kettle Trunk • Cedar Chest Couch & 2 Chairs Kenmore Dryer Coffee Maker • Canister Set Single Bed • Dresser Clocks, Lamps Whirlpool Washer Dishes • Corningware Double Mirror Dresser End Tables • Doll Bed Cookware • Flatware Whatnots • Humidifier Bookshelf • Chairs Several Porcelain DollsHomer Laughlin Platter Top for Old Kitchen Cabinet Glass Door Cabinet Small GE Chest FreezerCollection of Pig Figurines Sears 14½ hp 42” cut Mower Small Wooden Desk Whirlpool Refrigerator Pig Cookie Jar • Concrete PigsMore Items to Sell Not Listed Information contained in this ad is deemed to be correct, but not guaranteed. Homes built prior to 1978ad-based are subject paint. to have In accordance le with fed law all potential buyers will be allowed 10 days prior to the sale to have house inspected at their expense.ed dayA form of auction may be waiving sign this right. Terms of Sale: Cash or good check on personal property day of sale. 10% deposit on real estate day of sale deliveryand balance of deed due on up or before 30 days. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ADVERTISEMENT. For further infor SANDERS REALTY & AUCTION CO.

Bill Sanders Firm Lic. #118 • Lawrenceburg, TN • 931-762-7686 or Keith Sanders Auctioneer & Auctioneer & Aff. Office Spaces For Lease Broker KELLEY AUCTIONS Broker Lic. #108 Col. Marvin Kelley, Personal Property Auctioneer Lic. #4096 880sq.ft. - $595/mo. 1,200sq.ft. - $695/mo. TN Lic. #2513 • Firm #2398 • (931) 670-5609 Call 353-11731

Elite Independently Owned & Operated Teresa Dodson, ABR, CRS, GRI 7091 Old Harding Pk., Suite 201 Nashville, TN 37221 Cell: (615) 294-4888 Office: (615) 673-3352 Fax: (800) 673-3392 E-mail: [email protected] www.TeresaDodson.com

Trust First & Foremost in Buying/Selling Your Home! Nancy Hutcherson Broker, GRI, CRS, ABR 26 years experience! 463-33333 615-210-3001 lipmanrealty.com

Page 16 -- Wednesday, January 4, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper