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WIN FREE Wednesday, MOVIE TICKETS June 10, 2009 See the Where’s Wally ad for details on how to win FREE Movie Vol. 33 No. 22 Passes to Bellevue Regal 12! The Temple’s Confirmation Class Preserves Holocaust History The 2009 Confirmation and observed to remind us why Class of The Temple - we are here today, confirming Congregation Ohabai Sholom our faith in Judaism,” said in Belle Meade presented its the16-year-old confirmand who congregation with a special gift, made the May presentation to the preservation of a gifted the congregation on behalf of Torah that was rescued years the class of 28 students. ago in Nazi Germany during the Confirmation is a Reform Holocaust. Judaism-originated ceremony The Loewenstein Family for both boys and girls, tied to had donated the Torah in 1980 the holiday of Shavuot and con- to The Temple. Its tattered state, stituting an affirmation of the displaying burns from a fire in commitment to the Jewish peo- the Nazi’s attempt to destroy ple. the Torah, mars its beauty and “Confirmation is one of functionality as a scared text of Reform Judaism’s youngest life this Jewish congregation. In cycle ceremonies,” said Mrs. Jewish tradition, it is customary Gutcheon. to bury old prayer books and Senior Rabbi Mark Torahs in a Jewish cemetery. Schiftan describes confirmation However, the clergy and reli- by it beginning as a simple gious staff felt that this particu- graduation ceremony, which lar Torah, although not neces- gradually became a temple- sarily usable, needed to remain based ritual. in The Temple because of its “Although confirmation historical significance. began in 1817, it was not until “It is a piece of art and 1831 that Rabbi Samuel Egers Students of the Confirmation Class of 2009 at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom stand before the stands for something,” said of Brunswick, Germany pre- rescued Torah from Nazi Germany during the Holocaust, which they intend to protect by encasing it as a gift to Lynda Gutcheon, director of sented the idea of holding con- the congregation in honor of confirming their faith in Judaism. The Torah was a gift from the Lowenstein Family education. “We [as Jews] feel a firmation during the season of in 1980 to The Temple. Even though unusable, the Torah and its historical significance will now be preserved connection to this Torah. Jews Shavuot, the festival of the giv- and displayed for permanent viewing at The Temple. during the Holocaust used this ing of the Torah on Mt. Sinai,” Courtney L. Berck; Sarah T. Gutcheon as director of educa- Temple has over 750 member Torah at a time when being he said. “He saw powerful spir- Berkman; Nina R. Breyer; tion. families and serves the Middle Jewish could cost them their itual potential in associating the Alexander J. Bugalla; Max E. Founded in 1851, The Tennessee region, including lives. The Torah provides us affirmation of faith by young Fishel;; Mattie Goldberg; Eliot Temple, Congregation Ohabai Davidson and Williamson with faith and comfort.” Jews with the most significant A. Goldfarb;; Zachary H. Sholom, www.temple- Counties, with Mark Schiftan When the religious school moment of affirmation of the Gordon; Seth A. Jacobs; Gus D. nashville.org, is Nashville, serving as its senior rabbi and director first showed this Torah Jewish people. R. Kuhn; Laura K. Kweller; Tennessee’s oldest and largest Patrice “Patty” Marks as presi- to Molly Sir, one of the confir- “The ceremony of confir- Miriam Miller; Alexa K. Jewish congregation. As a dent. mation class students, she was mation is an opportunity for our Mossman; Neal S. K. reform congregation, The shocked to see that it was rest- confirmands to follow in the Richardson; Bryce A. ing on a shelf in a closet. “This footsteps of our ancestors,” said Rothenberg; Jacob A. Schiftan; piece of history needs to be Rabbi Schiftan at The Temple’s Molly R. Sir; Natasha E. Bellevue Clean Up seen,” said Molly. “It needs to confirmation ceremony, held Spetalnick; Mara P. Steine; be displayed to remind all of us after students complete 10 years Joshua P. Strupp; Jaclyn Day Saturday, June 13 of the hardships felt during the of religious study. “Moses, Tempkins; and Benjamin S. Holocaust, to remind us to be Joshua, Josiah and others Weinzimer, all of Nashville; The Bellevue Exchange Club in conjunction with the proud Jews.” ‘rediscovered’ their Jewish Daniel M. Caplan; Nathan I. Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will hold a clean up day on June It was the impetus of this roots at different times in their Caplan; and Miriam A. 13 from 7:30 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of the Bellevue student and her confirmation lives. Today, we, the Jewish Goldstein, all of Brentwood; Mall. There will be a shredding truck and public works roll off class of 5769 (the Jewish calen- future, stand before the congre- and, Matthew S. Friedman; bins for large item drop off. dar year equivalent to the gation as the ancient Israelites Eryn T. Karmiller, and Natalie Work groups of about 10 people from the approximately 225 American calendar year) who stood at Mt. Sinai, recommit- C. Loventhal, all of Franklin. workers from the court system who will be getting their commu- joined together to present this ting ourselves to a people as old Rabbi Schiftan served as nity service hours as the work crews, will be spread around synagogue with a display case as the Torah, and as modern as one of their religious school- Bellevue to pick up trash, clean graffiti, etc. to protect and preserve this today.” teachers, along with Rabbi The Bellevue Exchange Club will be feeding the volunteers Torah. Those 2009 confirmation Shana G. Mackler and Cantor hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch and Bryan the ice cream man “Now it will be on display graduates at The Temple are: Bernard Gutcheon, with Lynda will be serving ice cream treats...all for free! Dickson County Pets of the Week Once again this week, The remaining years in a home, not Humane Society of Dickson a shelter. Please open your County wishes to highlight hearts and homes to these won- older animals in our care. These derful animals. animals deserve to live out their 1. Meet Roxie. She was adopted from our shelter 8 years ago to be returned to us at Bellevue the age of 10 years old. She is a chow/lab mix and she has been shaved down for the summer. Clean Up Day 2. This is Minnie. She is a 7 Humane Society of Saturday, June 12 year old Rat Terrier. She is with us because her owner could no Dickson County Bellevue Center longer care for her. She is just the perfect size and she has 410 Eno Rd,, Dickson, TN many years of life remaining to Mall make a wonderful companion. 615-446-PETS Cheatham County Pets of the Week See complete details on page 1 CAT and are dewormed. Love ani- Safari mals but can’t adopt? Please Meet Safari! She is a stun- call us today at 792-DOGS. ning tabby mix who is looking Visit our list of adoptable pets for a forever home. She has online! www. cheathamcounty- beautiful brown tabby markings paws. org/ on a solid white coat of fur. Located at 2797 Sam’s Come meet Safari today!! Creek Rd. (Rt. 249), one mile CCAC guarantees that pets from the Pegram city limits and adopted from the facility will just south of the entrance to the have their first series of shots Cheatham County Landfill. DOG Aspen Meet Aspen! She is a beau- tiful boxer/shepherd mix with a heart of gold! She is a very sweet and loving girl with excellent manners. She weighs 57 pounds and is calm and easy to handle. She will make a great companion and family member. She gets along with other ani- mals too! Please help save Aspen! Adopt-A-Pet Kitties We are two very cute, ener- getic 9 month old sisters (Coco & Kelly). Even though we had a rough start in life (abandoned) we have made a wonderful “come- back”.

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Page 2 -- Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Yard Sale To Benefit Cat Rescue Nashville A yard sale benefiting The ous videos, kitchen items, designer clothes from the local Privileged Pet Cat Rescue and games, books, linens, artwork consignment shop My Sister's Nostalgia Desperate House Cats Rescue and frames, tables, lamps and Closet. will be held Friday, June 12 much more. Organizers say the items By E.D. Thompson from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1132 Among the specific pieces will be prices to sell, as money [email protected] Davidson Road in West to be offered will be a dorm- raised from the event is espe- Meade. sized refrigerator, a new DVD cially needed due to the Nashville’s Historic Methodist Church celebrated its The event will be one day player, a large selection of declining number of pet adop- Germantown 100th anniversary in 2006. only and will be held rain or Disney DVDs, a 16- piece set tions and donations because of Many residents of shine. of Christmas china, a new the slow economy. In addi- Often I have mentioned our Germantown achieved great Numerous upscale items sewing machine, cat beds and tion, there have been numer- historic Germantown, north of wealth, social recognition, and have been donated for the other needs for pets, an elec- ous costs for upkeep and vet- the state capitol building, when strongly influenced the history sale, including electronics, tric drum machine, new erinary bills for cats in the referring to other stories about of Nashville while living in the animal oriented items, numer- Bushnell binoculars, and rescue groups. Nashville and its surroundings. beautiful neighborhood. But, here are some important Newspaper publisher E. B. facts about this very special part Stahlman, a past brewer William of Nashville and our heritage. Gerst, distiller George Dickel, Just north of our Tennessee meat packer Henry Neuhoff, State Capitol building, a com- artist George Dury, and the munity was established in the Werthan family were just a few. 1850s by German immigrants. Meat company names such This week I was accused, it would also mean you’ve con- folk burned their candles to the Germantown was the first sub- as Elm Hill, Smith, Munn & and then I was asked about sumed your energy in half the nub – then turned that nub urb in Nashville. The citizens of Tillman, and Neuhoff operated burning the candle at both time. upside down, to burn the Germantown still celebrate their successful businesses in ends. It was on a tour of Dove remaining bit of candle, just to Oktoberfest festivities each year Germantown where hundreds of in the month of October. workers were employed to We all know what it means. Cottage (humble abode to make sure every last drop of Germantown’s roots began butcher and cut meats for the (It means you’re working too William Wordsworth; located in both wick and tallow were con- in 1786, just six years after Fort area for more than 100 years. In hard.) But if you ask around, the Lakes District of Northern sumed. Nashborough was founded. fact, history tells us that Henry what do most people picture (if England) that I first caught the But regardless if your can- James McGavock from Virginia Neuhoff began packing “cooked they picture anything at all), meaning, (and given that we’re dle’s sideways or burned to a and his son, David McGavock, hams” back in 1898. when both ends of a candle dealing in words, and it was nub, then flipped, burning the purchased the land on which the Morgan Park still remains burn? Wordsworth’s home where I candle at both ends means neighborhood is situated. The in its location today in Interesting survey. Some heard it, this is my story and you’re consuming to the McGavocks purchased 2,240 Germantown. Burns Island assume a horizontal candle, I’m sticking with it.) utmost, every drop of life if not acres of land situated on both Race Track preceded Morgan with bottom end of the candle As the guide explained, the light that you have in you, sides of the Cumberland River. Park as the area’s gathering wick, plucked out as it would original reference was one of which, (now that I think about In 1865, when this area was place. Morgan Park’s history be at the top, making for a two frugality. Those who burned it) could be interpreted any incorporated into the Nashville dates to 1909. As a child, I can wicked candle (ie. same wick, their candles the normal way, number of ways. city limits, a large number of remember our family, as well as just sticking out either were wealthy, thus unaware (if German immigrants joined an many others, going to Morgan end…Are you with me on this?) not downright wasteful) of Karlen Evins, author of already large population of Park to drink sulfur water and to Such would constitute a side- what fuel could’ve been made “I Didn’t Know That” wel- German residents living in the fill bottles to take home as the ways candle: both ends burning of both ends. comes your feedback at: area. water was considered healthy. simultaneously. While yes this On the other hand, the poor, www.karlenevins.com People began moving into After the 1900s, streetcars would make for twice the light, more frugal candle-burning the grand old houses, worker’s and automobiles were used cottages, and what was known more and many older residents Dear Dave, don’t mess with this as “shotgun homes.” (These began to move out of the area. Our daughter has garbage, because they were built with a long hall with Probably, World War I extended one year left in college. know the lottery isn’t a rooms built on each side. It was the community a final blow She’s going to a state wealth-building tool said that you could shoot a shot- when church services stopped school here in Texas, When was the last time gun into the front door, and the being conducted in German. and we’ve already you saw a line of BMWs pellets would go down the hall German societies disbanded and taken out two loans to and Mercedes’ pulled up and go on out the back door.) German newspapers ceased help her out. She’s liv- to your local conven- The inhabitants began shopping publication. ing in nice apartment come up with about $1,000 to ience store to buy lottery at the corner stores helping the By the 1950s, some of the off-campus. She doesn’t work $1,200 a month. I really tickets? local economy, and attending area was zoned to industrial use. so she can concentrate on her believe that if you’ll all work The only winners in the services at neighborhood A large number of historic studies. Should we get another together, and involve everyone lottery game are the students churches. homes were cleared. In the loan for her last year? in the process, you can make who get scholarships, but in Assumption Catholic 1960s, Urban Renewal cleared David this happen without taking reality they are riding to school Church, the second oldest depressed housing around the Dear David, another loan! on the backs of the poor mass- Catholic Church in Nashville Capitol. I’ve got a better idea. Keep In the long run, you’ll all es who gamble away their gro- (St. Mary’s on Fifth Avenue However, late in the 1970s, in mind I said a better idea, not be happier if you do it that way. cery money. being the oldest) was dedicated groups of urban pioneers began an easier idea. - Dave Lots of people think win- in 1859. The old Assumption reclaiming old Germantown. She needs to be working Dear Dave, ning the lottery will mean life Church even had sermons and People began buying vacant full-time and then some, all Do you think it would be a on easy street. The truth, how- masses performed in German lots, old homes, and restoring summer long. If she does this good idea to budget a little ever, is that it rarely works out until World War I. The church is the neighborhood. A coup for and also works part-time dur- money each month for playing that way. Did you know that 65 still located today near the cor- the neighborhood was the ing the school year, and you the lottery? I spent $10 on percent of Lotto winners go ner of Seventh Avenue North Bicentennial Mall built in 1989. guys chip in a little, you may scratch tickets the other day bankrupt in less than 15 years? and Monroe Street in A while back I wrote a col- not need to think about another and won $100. I think it might Your chances of winning big Germantown. umn on the present nice eating loan. be a pretty good idea to save are about 125,000,000 to 1. The first Catholic Chapel locations to be found in I really don’t give a hoot $90 and put the other $10 You’re more likely to be bitten was built in 1821 on Cedar Germantown. Perhaps you have about her lifestyle while she’s toward more tickets. by a snake, or die in a car acci- Knob Hill in downtown experienced the fine dining at in college. No college kid, Edward dent on the way to buy the stu- Nashville to accommodate the Monell’s Restaurant on Sixth especially one that’s not work- Dear Edward, pid lottery tickets! Irish laborers who were brought Avenue North. Don’t miss the ing to help make things hap- Here’s a thought. Just stuff If you’ve got money to to Nashville to build a bridge. great corn pudding there. pen, deserves to be put up in a ten bucks down your garbage throw around, do something Later, some of the materials of There is the Germantown fancy apartment while her par- disposal each month and save smart with it, like get out of ents go into debt or break their debt! Do you have an emer- this first Catholic Chapel were Café on Fifth Avenue North. the cost of driving to the near- backs working to support them. gency fund? Are you investing used to build the Assumption The Mad Platter, located on est convenience store. I worked all the way through for your retirement, or your Church. If you may not know Sixth Avenue North, is said to Really, now, you can’t be college, and so did thousands kid’s education? If you’ve done where Cedar Knob Hill was have been the first brothel in serious! The lottery is a tax on of other people. all of this, give it to someone located, it is now the hill on Nashville. The old, wooden the poor, and on people who Statistics show that the can’t do math. I’m not riding a who’s hurting, or invest it in which our State Capitol building floors reflect the age of the average, in-state cost of tuition your community. Don’t waste sits. building, but the restaurant is moral high horse. Research for college in this country is shows that people from lower it on something as dumb as the Another old historic church very attractive, and the dishes about $6,000 a year. It costs lottery! is located on a corner of Seventh the servers bring out look very income brackets, folks who about $5,000 to live in a dorm, can’t afford to be throwing - Dave and Monroe in Germantown. enticing. Nashville marches on! plus you’ve got books and food The Monroe Street United their money away on some and a few incidentals. So, the ridiculous game, spend four * For more financial advice, average total will be between times as much on lottery tickets plus special offers to our read- Order one or more of E.D. Thompson’s books by calling $12,000 and $15,000 year. as anyone else. Rich people ers, please visit www.dave 615-646-6131 or going to www.publishedbywestview.com That means you guys have to says.org. Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, June 10, 2009 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Page

The Hooper, Mathis 2009-2010 Commanders Daughter’s Once again this year the state con- their long-time State Adjutants—Ronnie ventions of the VFW and The Vet’s View Davis of the VFW, and Mike Hammer American Legion are set to be held in by John Furgess of the American Legion. They, too, are View Past VFW by Paula Underwood Winters Nashville. This coming weekend the National Commander both Vietnam veterans. Both state head- 80th annual VFW state convention Westview Columnist quarters are located in downtown I was happy (maybe happy isn’t will be held at the beautiful Music since 1979 Nashville. really the right word) to hear about City Sheraton Hotel. That same loca- Vet’s View is proud to be a long- Jason Bobo pleading guilty to killing tion will house the Legion’s gathering in two weeks. time member of West Nashville VFW Post 1970 (since Chris Caris and Joshua Cole at Both organizations are expected to elect Vietnam 1970), and of The American Legion Post 5 (since 1974). Bellacino’s. I really hate it when some- Veterans as their respective State Commanders. The VFW Vet’s View encourages all Westview readers to join one who you know is guilty pleads not is expected, for the first time, to elect an African-American those veterans organizations for which they are eligible. guilty. It seems like they’re telling a lie from the get go, so what makes you minority veteran as State Commander. Currently the State Military service during wartime is essential for both organ- think they’re going to tell the truth about Senior-Vice Commander, Henry Cooper of Memphis is izations. To join the VFW, one must have served in the war what happened anywhere down the line. expected to step up to the top leadership position in the zone and, for the Legion, service anywhere in the world, And in so many cases, you know they state Veterans of Foreign Wars. during the wartime period, is required. Longtime State are guilty. But I guess if they pled A U.S. Army veteran, Hooper is general manager of a Senator Douglas Henry is a proud member of both organi- guilty, lawyers wouldn’t make any Memphis Insurance agency, and is also a retiree of the U.S. zations. An earlier Vet’s View column noted that World money. Secret Service. Active in the Democratic Party, he served a War II veteran Hoyte Robinson was recently re-elected to At least by pleading guilty and avoiding a trial, the family won’t have to term on the Memphis City Council, and was an Obama lead Post 5 during the 2009-10 membership year, which drag this out longer than necessary, there delegate to the 2008 convention. He will lead the state del- starts July1, and that Mike, “Jake” Jacobs, a Gulf War vet- won’t be as much cost involved due to egation to the 2009 VFW national convention in Phoenix eran, will serve VFW Post 1970 as Post Commander. lengthy trials and appeals, so in that this August. Both local organizations have outstanding Ladies respect, it is a very good thing. He’s The American Legion is expected to elect the current Auxiliary units. Mary Bowker will lead the VFW Post never going to be free again to kill any- State Membership Chairman. Dayton’s Don Mathis, as 1970 Ladies, and Joan Bledsoe, the Legion Ladies. one else. He will spend the rest of his State Commander. Mathis, a retired U.S. Marine Corps For more information concerning these five organiza- life in prison. *** veteran, is also a recently retired Rhea County Veterans tions, please contact their state headquarters. The VFW can I read where Artis and Renay Butts Service Officer. The National Commander of the American be reached at 242-5851, and The American Legion at 254- are suing the folks who own the quarry Legion, David K. Rehbein, will speak to the convention on 0568. Best Wishes and Good Luck as their new year on McCrory Lane as well as the person Friday evening, June 26th. begins. who took their son there to go swim- Both organizations, whose memberships total more At least, that’s this Vet’s View. What’s yours? ming (and subsequently drown). I guess than 50,000 in Tennessee, are also expected to re-elect some lawyer convinced them that they could win the case. I’m not convinced and I hate the fact that everything will be discussed in open court. I’m afraid it Bellevue Woman’s Club Awards will end badly for them and they’ve already lost their son. *** Poetry & Short Story Certificates The very last Winters Brothers Winners in the annual Bellevue Winners in the poetry competition McDonald, 2nd place, Brookmeade Band Summer Jam will be held on June Woman’s Club poetry and short story in Division 1 were Karen Montesinos, Elementary, and Mairona Matisinhe 20 at Dennis Winters farm in competition were awarded their first, 1st place, and Gabrielle Follis, 2nd 3rd place, Brookmeade Elementary. Nolensville. This is the 30th annual second and third place certificates place, both from Brookmeade Mairona also received a 1st place event. It started when they used to open for Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam. The and cash awards on May 12, 2009. Elementary. Karen Montesinos also award from the GFWC Music City night before the Jam, they’d play at Students from this year’s participating received a 4th place award from the District, and a 2nd place award from some club in town and invite all the schools wrote their own poetry and GFWC Music City District. Division the Tennessee Federation. musicians who were here to come sit in short stories and submitted them in 2 poetry winners were Ethan Tune 1st Division 2 short story winners with them. Then when they moved out March for judging by the club, and place, and Junji Patel 2nd place, both were Allison Chasse, 1st place, Gower to Nolensville and the Volunteer Jam also by the Greater Federation of from Brookmeade Elementary. In Elementary, who also received a 4th became sporadic, they just changed the date and kept it going. Donnie and Women’s Clubs Music City District Division 3, winners were Christine place award from the GFWC Music Dennis’ dad, Don Winters, who sang (GFWC), and the Tennessee Joy, 1st place, St. Henry Catholic City District; Brianna Biggs, 2nd with Marty Robbins for years, was Federation of GFWC. School, Mary Grace Wilson, 2nd place, Gower Elementary, who also always there to entertain (he passed This year’s participating schools place, St. Henry, and 3rd place, Addie received a 2nd place award from the away in 2003) and it was a pre-Father’s included Brookmeade Elementary, Dillon-Curtis of Nashville Christian GFWC Music City District; and Huda Day tradition. Gower Elementary, Nashville School. Addie Dillon-Curtis also Zein-Sabatto, 3rd place, Gower But after 30 years, it’s gotten to be a Christian School and St. Henry received a 4th place award from the Elementary. lot of hard work, and none of us are get- ting any younger, so Dennis and Lynda Catholic School. Parents and teachers GFWC Music City District. Stephanie Raymond, St. Henry decided this would be the last one. So, if were on hand for the ceremony. Each Short story winners in Division 1 Catholic School took 1st place honors you want to be part of history, come on winner read their entries before nearly were Ryan Barns, 1st place, in Division 3, short story category, out. Find out more info at www.winters 75 guests at Bellevue Presbyterian Brookmeade Elementary, who also with a 2nd place award from the brothersband.com. Church. received a 4th place award from the GFWC Music City District. GFWC Music City District; Ileana

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Page 4 -- Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publisehdbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Full Moon Pickin’ Party Friday Night Friends of Warner Parks music under the light of a full special projects including announces the second Full moon. All of the monies camp-outs and hayrides for Moon Pickin’ Party of 2009 raised from this laid-back inner city kids. on Friday, June 12th from 7 affair will go directly back Musicians and music fans p.m. to 11 p.m.. This fundrais- into the Parks to ensure alike are invited to the er features Middle preservation, protection, fund- Steeplechase Barn at the Tennessee’s finest bluegrass ing educational programs and Equestrian Center (2500 Old Hickory Blvd.) in Percy Warner Park on June 12th for Steele-Browder Wed great music. The event will be featur- ing: THE HIGH ROLLER GREEN ON THE VYN FADE2BLUE Ticket prices are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Children 6 and under free, $10 for 7-15 year olds. Pickers with a BLUEGRASS instru- ment ~ $5. Tickets may be purchased online at Now Playing Nashville or by cash/check in our office or by mail. Event is rain or shine. Beverages included in the ticket price, adult admission includes up to 4 beers - Bands subject to change Food from Off the Grill & Moosehead Kettle Corn avail- able for purchase on-site. The Friends of Warner Parks is an organization dedi- cated to the preservation and enjoyment of the Warner Parks. For more information, handicap accommodations and other events, go to: www.FriendsOfWarnerParks. com or call 370-8053. Sarah Elizabeth Steele and Richard Shane Browder were married on March 17, 2009. The bride is the daughter Westview Worship Pages of Oscar and Debbie Steele of Pegram, TN. The groom is the son of George Browder of Spring Hill, Florida, and Beth Browder of Gallatin, TN. Haywood-Cox Engagement The bride-to be Amber- Rose Haywood of Ada, Michigan and groom-elect Aaron Cox of Huntsville, AL are delighted to announce their engagement. An October wed- ding is planned in Nashville at Centennial Park. Miss Haywood is a 2009 Graduate from Belmont University. Mr. Cox is a freelance musician. CHURCH OF CHRIST They will reside in Bellevue. Charlotte Heights 7565 CHARLOTTE PIKE NASHVILLE, TN 37209 church of Christ Bellevue 352-4362 5807 Charlotte Ave. 356-4367 Church of Send Us “Transforming lives to be more HARPETH HEIGHTS like Jesus” Sunday BAPTIST CHURCH Christ SUNDAY Interpreter for the deaf 7401 Highway 70S. Morning Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 pm Your Photos Worship 9:00 a.m. Bible Class (all ages) 10:15 a.m. Prayer Service & Bible Study Nashville, TN 37221 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. 646-9828 Evening Worship 5 p.m. Sunday and Stories! Care Groups : Call for times & locations Tuesday 9:15 am - Bible Study Sunday WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m. 10:30 am - Worship 6:00 pm - Evening Worship Worship - 9 a.m. publish Bible Study 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Activities for all ages/Choir for all ages Bible Study - 10:15 a.m. Pulpit Minister - Scott McDowell Evening Bible Class 7 p.m. Preschool child care provided for all Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Youth Minister Daniel Burnell westview 615-646-5050 • 8063 Highway 100 Children's Minister Anissa Demonbreun Wednesday Minister - Jim Morgan Nashville, TN 37221 Please visit our webite: www.harpethheights.com Bible Study - 7 p.m. @aol.com www.westernhillscc.org Minister - Darrell Blankenship

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Humphreys Co. with dinner arrival beginning at 6 come to visit and learn more ering matters! Come enjoy food, nity. Guests are welcome @ p.m. and the club meeting begin- about the club, meet members, fun, support and friendship while $10.00 each. Lunch/Registration Historical Society ning at 7 p.m. Bellevue. enjoy a delicious breakfast and your children enjoy time with opens at 11:15 a.m. Program special Guest Speaker. For more begins at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Humphreys County loving caregivers in a nurturing Alzheimer Group information on joining or partici- learning environment. For more Guests $10.00. Members – Free Historical Society. Everyone wel- Contact: the Bellevue pating in the club's Flag Lease information call #297-5303 or come! For information on meet- Horizon Medical Center will program please contact Club Chamber of Commerce email at woodmontmops@ ings, call 931 + 296-2094. host a Alzheimer Caregiver President Lisa Cummings at 615- 177-A Belle Forest Circle Support Group on the 2nd 414-7798. yahoo.com Nashville, TN 37221 Singles Volleyball Tuesday of each Month, 2nd Side note: our fees are $40 Phone: 615-662-2737 floor conference room from per semester with $23.95 of that Fax: 615-662-0197 Friday's 6:30-8:30 p.m. single West Nashville Civitan 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.. going to MOPS International for [email protected] men and women play at West End To register call Medline at West Nashville Civitan Club memership. The rest goes to off- www.thebellevuechamber.com United Methodist Church (across 615-343-1910. is a co-ed club that meets at 6 from Vanderbilt Univ.). No set childcare and supply costs. p.m. every second and fourth charge, all skill levels welcome. Contra Dancing Tuesday of the month at the For details, call Emily 615-975- Bowie Outdoor Club Courthouse Quilters White Bridge Shoney's. The Nashville Country 4672. The Bowie Outdoor Club: Normally an outside speaker Guild in White Bluff Dancers organization sponsors a weekly dance featuring Contra, HIKE, BIKE OR RUN Meets the makes a presentation on the Courthouse Quilters Guild Nashville Square and Circle dances. Come first Saturday of each month at fourth Tuesday. meets the second Monday of each alone or bring friends or family. Cribbage Club 9:00 am at Bowie Nature Park in month. Basic quilting classes are A caller explains all the dance Fairview (excluding June, July & taught upon request, projects for U.S.Coast Guard figures. Admission of $7 includes The only Nashville Area August). Information: Kristina the month start at 5:00 pm, busi- Auxiliary Flotilla lessons, dance and live band. $5 Cribbage Club meets at various Giard at 799-2389 x112, or ness sessions begins at 6:30 pm. for students and seniors 65+. local coffee houses on the 3rd http://www.fairview- There is a "Sit-N-Sew" each 4th Flotilla 11-05 of the U.S. Coast We dance Friday nights at Thursday of every month. tn.org/bowiepark Saturday, service projects are Guard Auxiliary holds monthly Second Presbyterian Church on Everyone from longtime players worked on, classes taught or meetings on the second Thursday Belmont Blvd. near Woodmont to the “Cribb-Curious” are wel- work on a personal project. Bellevue of each month at Woodmont Hills Blvd. Visit www.Nashville come to the free event. For more Meetings are held at the White Family of God Church, 3710 CountryDancers.org for direc- info, please call (615) 673-2899 Exchange Club Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 Franklin Road, Nashville, tions and details. Beginner les- or email D.R. Fay at nashville- Hwy 70 E., White Bluff, TN Join the Bellevue Exchange Tennessee at seven p.m. If you sons 7:30-8:00 pm. Informal [email protected]. across from the Post Office. Club on Tuesday mornings are interested in the Auxiliary and dance 8:00-10:30 pm. Come as Visitors are welcome to attend. (except the 2nd of the month) at our missions and would like to you are, but please bring low For more information call Order Sons of Italy Shoney's to hear from Nashville's attend our meetings, please call heeled, non-scuffing shoes to (615) 730-7585, (615) 763-1034, executives, community and non Randy Ventress at (615) 509- preserve the beautiful wood meetings (615) 412-9941, (615) 797-9662 profit leaders. Be sure to plan on 6025 or email randyv19@com- dance floor. or email [email protected]. The Order Sons of Italy in attending the Monday night cast.net for more information. America encourages the study of meetings (meets on the 2nd Please visit our website at Bellevue Music With Caregiver support Italian language and culture in Monday evening of each month) http://a0821105.uscgaux.info/ group meetings schools, preserves and celebrates held at different venues in Mommie our Italian heritage and reaches Bellevue to get to know your American Singles CARING FOR THE CARE- out to the needs of our communi- neighbors and business associ- Bellevue Music with Mommie GIVER--an ongoing support ty. The Franklin chapter is the ates. Golf Association FREE CLASS MAY 7TH!! group open to anyone caring for Dance in Bloom only nationally chartered Order To learn more call Sheri The American Singles Golf an elderly relative or spouse.. Sons of Italy in America in Weiner at 347.7544 or email her Thursdays at 10am Meets alternate Monday Association is a national organi- 7982 Coley Davis Rd Tennessee. We meet the last at [email protected]. zation. The Nashville group evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 Tuesday of every month at 6:45 Nashville, TN 37221 p.m. at Jewish Family Service at meets every third Tuesday at the www.musicwithmommie.com at St. Philip Catholic Church, 113 Logan’s Roadhouse, 2404 the Gordon Jewish Community Second Ave., Franklin. Visit MOMS Club Elliston Place, at 5:30 p.m. For Center. No charge. Please contact www.giuseppe verdilodge.com The MOMS Club of more information, please call Friends Learning in Teri Sogol, 354-1662 to register. or call Joe LoCasto at 474-6619 Bellevue-North meets at 10:00 615-872-7788. Pairs (FLIP) or Dan Solomon at 373-3352 for a.m. first Thursday of the Month Community Ed more information. at the Western Hills Chruch of West Nashville Go FLIP is seeking caring peo- Christ (Charlotte Pike near ple aged 55 and over to serve as Family & Community Toastmasters at NSCC Sawyer Brown Road) at 10:00 Club Forming tutors for children in grades K-4 Education Club meets at 9:30 in the Fairview and Bellevue Nashville State Community Contact Courtney Eoff at 615- Do you enjoy chess or other a.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each areas. Volunteers go to a school College Toastmasters Club meets 352-0777 or courtney strategic boardgames? You'll love month at the Lutheran Church one day a week and spend 30 on the second and fourth [email protected] for more infor- Go, the oldest games in the on Bellevue Road. Guests are minutes each with 3 to 4 students Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 mation. Free. The MOMS (Moms world! Already play? Join other always welcome. For more who are struggling with reading. p.m. at Nashville State offering Moms Support) Club Go players from West Nashville. Please call Carolyn Warnick at information, call 662-1270. Community College, 120 White was designed specifically to help Just curious? All are welcome! 615-948-3102 or email cwar- Bridge Road. The meeting is at-home mothers overcome the For more info, please call 615- nick@fiftyforward .org for more Poor Boys Classic open to anyone interested in challenges of isolation, frustra- 598-1104 or email Corey Todaro details. improving his or her speaking tion and boredom that accompa- at [email protected]. Chevy Club skills. For more information, call ny the joys of raising children. 673-2145. The MOMS Club of Harpeth View Franklin Civil War For information, call 931 + Bellevue-South meets at Discussion 582-3038 or bullingh@bell- Hillsboro-Harding 10:00am the first Thursday of Toastmasters south.net O R 931 + 582-3940 each month at the Bellevue “A Friendly Place to Meet and The Franklin Civil War or [email protected] Exchange Club United Methodist Church, 7501 Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth Discussion Group will be meet- Old Harding Pike. Free. The The Hillsboro-Harding Road View Toastmasters describe their ing the second Sunday of every MOMS (Moms offering Moms Kiwainis of Dickson Breakfast Exchange Club meets club meetings. You too, can dis- month at the Williamson Country Support) Club was designed at 7:30 am every second and cover how fun and easy it is to Library starting in May. Authors, The Kiwainis of Dickson specifically to help at-home fourth Tuesday of the month at build self-confidence and over- teachers, historians and other County meets each Thursday at mothers overcome the challenges the White Bridge Road Shoney's come your fear of public speak- guests speak on a variety of noon in the 3rd floor classroom of isolation, frustration and bore- restaurant. Guests are always ing; skills necessary in today’s Middle Tennessee Civil War of Horizon Medical Center. A dom that accompany the joys of welcome. Call Winston Caldwell business world. Visitors are related topics. The meetings start busy club involved in activities to raising children. For more info, at 383-7321 or Henry Hopton at always welcome! Meetings are at 3:00 P.M. and end about 4:30. benefit children and young peo- call Jolan at 294-6035. 832-7388 for more information. held weekly on Saturday morn- There is no charge although ple with reading programs for donations are accepted to com- preschoolers, scholarships for Bellevue AA ings at 7:30 a.m. on the second Hallmark Club floor of St. George’s Episcopal pensate speakers.The group is seniors at DCHS and CWHS, An AA group for 25 and Church on Harding Road (park in open to anyone with a Civil War buying car seats for infants, etc., There are many reasons to younger is now being held at spaces located between the interest.For more information is interested in locating new join a local Hallmark Collectors 7700 George E Horn Road, church and Belle Meade City contact: [email protected]. members. Visitors Welcome. club. Door prizes are awarded at Bellevue, Tennessee (New Hall). For more information call most club meetings. Get holiday Beginnings Church – main audi- 654-4819. Bellevue Chamber of Bellevue Homeschool decorating ideas beyond the tra- torium) at 8:00 p.m. on Monday Commerce Association ditional Christmas tree, and also nights. If you need additional West Nashville actively participate in philan- information, please call Tammi BCOC Full Chamber Monthly BHSA provides support for thropic projects that will benefit N. at 251-8805, ext. 201. Area MOPS our community. Meeting families learning at home. West Nashville Area MOPS The club meets (for either a Bellevue Rotary Club Every 3rd Thursday of the Activities include monthly sup- meeting or club event) on the (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet month, Meadows, 8044 Coley port group meetings, curriculum fourth Tuesday of every month The Rotary Club of Bellevue on the 2nd and 4th Friday of Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221. discussions, field trips, picnics, except January. Currently, the meets every Wednesday morning every month beginning August Join us at the Full Chamber meet- and more. Call Joan at 646-8570 club meets at Shoney's in at 7:15am for it's regular break- 22 from 9:30am - 11:45am at ing to update Members on or visit www.bellevuehome Bellevue (in the private dining fast meeting at the Shoney’s in Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 events/news and to take advan- school.org. room) at I-40W/Highway 70S - Bellevue. Guests are always wel- Woodmont Blvd, because moth- tage of this networking opportu- Page 6 -- Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Bellevue Genealogy brates its 7th anniversary this Sunday, June 14, at 9:30 AM. Westview Calendar and History Club This means some folks have been The Bellevue Genealogy and reading these Second-Sunday Bellevue UMC Hermitage director Howard may need a little more time to get History Club meets every Friday Singalong announcements for 84 Vacation Bible School Kittell. there." from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at months! The Westview newspa- Tuesdays at the Cottage FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center per in Bellevue has published meets every Tuesday at The every blurb submitted for publi- Bellevue United Methodist West Meade at 8101 Hwy 100. You do NOT Cottage Café, 162 Belle Forest have to be a member of the cation in those 7 years. If you’ve ChurchCamp E.D.G.E. - Fellowship Women’s Circle, in Bellevue. Each study been reading about the Second- Experience and Discover God Bellevue Family YMCA or Bible Study lasts one hour and is open to any- Turner Center to attend. Sunday Singalong for all these Everywhere, June 29th - July 2nd one. The 9:30am study began on years, isn’t it time to give the 5:30 - 8:00 pm 5 years - 6th grade Call Bob Allen at 218-4580 West Meade Fellowship April 21. Childcare is available event a try? The "Old Country Come join the fun!!!Register or Brianne Callahan at the Y. Church in Bellevue is sponsering for $5.00, courtesy of Stay ‘N Church," "Old-Time Religion," atwww.bumc.com In April, May, and June meet- a women's Bible study Play in Bellevue and is free for ings will be every Friday at the and "Pass Me Not," are just a few "Believing God" by Beth Moore any first-timers to the study. Turner Center from 9:00 to 10:30 of the old, Southern, bluegrass, Belle Meade UMC begining June 2, 6:30-8:30. E- Reservations are not needed. am. gospel songs in the compilation Vacation Bible School register at wmfbiblestudy@hot The studies are ongoing and can of over 100 such hymns used at mail.com with name and phone be visited at anytime. For more Pinnacle Financial the Singalong. Listeners and Belle Meade UMC will host number. information, please contact Lisa singers in the pews choose the Camp E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible Everyone is welcome. Kinakin at 615 456-2653 or visit Client Appreciation playlist for the hour, and the School for children ages 3 and www.lisakinakin.com. Cookout stringed-instrument pickers (usu- older on Wednesday, June 24 Pet Adoption at Petco ally a harmonica player, too), through Saturday, June 27, 2009. on Saturdays Bellevue Homeschool Pinnacle Financial Partners play the chosen song to accompa- Wednesday – Friday hours are is hosting a Bellevue Client ny the singers. Coffee and dough- Openings nuts are served in the fellowship 6pm – 8pm. Saturday hours are Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue Appreciation Cookout from 11 9am-11am, followed by a family a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12. hall following the hour of the needs your help! We are at Petco Bellevue Home School Singalong. Worship in the tradi- cookout and celebration. Fees are in Bellevue each Saturday from Enrichment and Tutorials has Pinnacle associates will serve $5 per child with a family cap of free hamburgers and hot dogs to tional Disciples of Christ tradi- 11 until 4 with our pets for adop- open enrollment available to new tion begins at 11:00 AM. $15. Donations will be used to tion. We are asking for donations families through May 18th. clients and community members support our missionaries in who want to attend. The location Bellevue Christian Church is of blankets, comforters, throws, Please visit our website for more located at 7201 Old Harding Mulungwishi, Dem. Rep. of the sleeping bags, etc for our dogs to information at www.enrich is Pinnacle’s Bellevue Office, Congo, Africa. 7651 Hwy. 70 South. For details, Road, at the corner with Colice have as bedding in their crates. If mentbhse.com. Jeanne Road. This event is free Belle Meade UMC is located you have something torn or contact Etta Kaye at 743-8281. at 121 Davidson Rd., Nashville, and open to the public. For more stained just waiting to be discard- HHLGA Golf League information, call 662-9037. TN, 37205. For more informa- ed, please bring it by Petco and Hospice Volunteers tion, or to register, call 352-6210 let us put it to good use! or go to Harpeth Hills Ladies Golf If you have 20 minutes of Bellevue Woman’s www.bellemeadeumc.org and Assocation League plays every free time to read to someone, to look under the Children’s Women’s Study Thursday at Harpeth Hills golf hold their hand, to offer encour- Club Meetings Ministry link. Group at Cottage course on Old Hickory Blvd. Our agement, or to make a bereave- first play day begins the first ment call to loved ones, then The Bellevue Woman’s Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each Sons of Confederate Tuesdays at the Cottage, a Thursday in April and continues being a Caris volunteer might be nondenominational bible study, thru October. We have a shotgun right for you. Our Amazing month at Bellevue Presbyterian Veterans Meet will now have two study times start at 8:00 (subject to time Grace Volunteers spend 20-30 Church, beginning at 7:00 pm. available for women – 8:00am changes) with a different game minutes each week sharing time The club is a member of the Sons of Confederate and 9:30am, both on Tuesdays. each week. We also have several with our hospice patients. The General Federation of Women’s Veterans monthly meeting "The group is growing in size and tournaments through out the year. next training will be held on Clubs and was chartered in 1967. Thursday June 11th, 7:00 p.m. popularity," said Lisa Kinakin, Anyone interested in joining Tuesday, June 9th from 6:00 – We are dedicated to community Meet at All Saints Southern who is a Christian speaker and please contact Membership 8:30 pm in Dickson. Please call improvement through volunteer Episcopal Church, corner of 46th teacher, "so, we’re offering a sec- Chair, Rita Stinson at 615-889- Rhonda Roberts at 441-5296 to service. Meeting time and loca- and Park Ave. Program on 1862 ond study to accommodate more 6111 or President, Judy Duncan make your reservation. tion may vary from time to time, Shenandoah Valley campaign by women, especially mothers who 615-661-0759 and we suspend meetings a cou- ple of months during the summer. Bellevue Christian For membership and meeting What is the FHA 203 (K) Renovation Loan? Sing A Long information contact Linda Prater at 615/662-1176, or By: Jane Campbell will not usually close the loan taking into account the cost of Bellevue Christian Church’s [email protected]. and release the mortgage pro- the work. To minimize the risk Second-Sunday Singalong cele- Experts bring you the lat- ceeds unless the condition and to the mortgage lender, the est developments in mortgage value of the property provide mortgage loan (the maximum possibilities. In this day of adequate loan security. When allowable amount) is eligible AskAsk AnAn ExperExpertt downsizing and economic rehabilitation is involved, this for endorsement by HUD as cutbacks, an important tool means that a lender typically soon as the mortgage proceeds for community and neighbor- requires the improvements to are disbursed and a rehabilita- hood revitalization, the FHA be finished before a long-term tion escrow account is estab- 203(k) loan offers flexible mortgage is made. lished. At this point the lender qualifying and low down pay- When a home buyer has a fully-insured mortgage ments. The 203(k)loan pro- wants to purchase a house in loan. gram offers borrowers the need of repair or moderniza- 203K Eligible Borrows resources to rehabilitate a tion, the home buyer usually -Owner occupants – home that may be in need to has to obtain financing first to purchase or refinance repair, either the home that purchase the dwelling; addi- -Non-profits they currently live in or that tional financing to do the -Investors not allowed special fixer-upper opportuni- rehabilitation construction; ty. One single loan is used to and a permanent mortgage Types of 203K Loans: pay for the purchase (or refi- when the work is completed to 30-15 year fixed rate nance) and the cost of reno- pay off the interim loans with One Year ARMS vating the home. a permanent mortgage. Often Assumable to a quali- Made available to certain the interim financing (the fied buyer with no money lenders by the US Department acquisition and construction down of housing and Urban loans) involves relatively high Development, the FHA 203(k) interest rates and short amorti- Eligible Properties: program has already provided zation periods. The Section Single family many buyers with the funds 203(k) program was designed dwellings necessary to buy their first to address this situation. The Condominiums home or greatly improve a borrower can get just one Townhomes current home. The FHA mortgage loan, at a long-term Mixed Use 203(k) loan is available to fixed (or adjustable) rate, to 1-4 Unit buildings borrowers of all income lev- finance both the acquisition els, to homeowners who plan and the rehabilitation of the For more specific information to occupy the house and for property. To provide funds for you can contact your mort- homes with one to four units the rehabilitation, the mort- gage professional or contact Most mortgage financing gage amount is based on the me and I can provide you with plans provide only permanent projected value of the proper- someone with experience in financing. That is, the lender ty with the work completed, this type of mortgage.

Westview NEWSpapers www.publisehdbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, June 10, 2009 -- Page 7 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 KAOS Arsenal 94 Boys take championship in Altanta's GSA Soccer Tournament Back row, left to right: Tucker Archie, Shane Powell, Nathan Hansen, Alex Renner, Clayton Martin, Connor Mitchell, Caleb Hackett, Jake West, and Fletcher Bowler. Front row, left to right: Peter Greene, Jacob LeJeune, Stephen Severino, Ben Fly, Hayden Jordan, Andre Aponte, Michael Scott, and JP Robertson. KAOS Arsenal has players from 7 counties in the Nashville and surrounding areas. For The Love Of Lauren

“ For The Love Of Lauren,” an entire book about Lauren is now available. “Ah, jealousy,” said Nona. “Now that’s a subject to study. Some call it the “green-eyed monster” and it’s another one of those emotions that cause us pain, if we let it.” she added. “I would supposed you’d do good to follow Hailey’s advice and remember that you can only think one thought at a time. When you feel such thoughts as jealousy creeping into your mind, you need to be a quick change Magician of sorts and think of some- thing else...quick! Remember the story about pink elephants?” Nona asked. I couldn’t help but smile because I knew she was right. The story about pink elephants proves it. When you get an idea in Chaffin’s Barn presents Sarah your mind, it’s really hard to get rid of and think of something else. and the Secret of the Cellar “Well child, just like thinking about pink elephants, you must remember you choose your thoughts and sometimes, your mind Sarah has had a very bad Performing Arts. As an actor, journey includes: Austin can play tricks on you. And, well...It doesn’t always tell the truth. day. She woke up late for Nate has been awarded the Andries, Flynt Foster, Johnny You just have to look at each thought with your heart, then you school and missed the bus. Larry Riley Rising Star Peppers, Jennifer Richmond, can recognize the truth and choose what you allow to stay in your She forgot her lunch money Award, The Memphis Theatre Alli Scott and starring mind. Jealousy, well it serves no good purpose but to rob you of and her homework. Ms. Award, and was named Best Rosemary Fossee as “Sarah”. your peace and joy. Look, for instance, at the two of them out Milsap got on to her for day New Artist by both the Reservations are there...enjoying getting to know each other. You love your sister, dreaming in class and Suzie Commercial Appeal and required; call 615-646-9977 Jana, with all your heart. You know that’s true. And Drew, well Jane Fuzzywuzzy just won’t Memphis Magazine. He has to book your spot for an fun he can’t help but see all the wonder and beauty that is Jana, just leave her alone on the play- been awarded for his work as and delightful entertainment like you! It wouldn’t be truth to see it any other way. And look at ground. Finally, Sarah gets a playwright with the with Sarah and the Secret of Drew, look at what a good friend he’s been to you, all the fun you home and escapes into her Memphis Theatre Award for the Cellar. Escape the heat had together in England. And now, to honor our family, he’s here, cellar where she and her spe- Best Play, the Chattanooga and get inside to have fun and spending his time getting to know us, all of us, who make up your life. He’s a fine companion to your aunt Sara, an old woman who cial friends can play for hours. Theatre Centre New Play explore a whole new world loves him dearly. He could be off exploring his friends and life, Only, the cellar holds a secret Award, and was named run- with “Sarah” and her friends! but he chooses to be a companion to an old friend. I’d say Drew that Sarah and her friends are ner-up for the American Ask about our group sales dis- is living his truth, there and here. The truth is he is a genuine, lov- about to discover. Part come- College Theater Festival counts for 12 or more! A won- ing soul who has the courage to make new friends. That’s who dy, part mystery, this play for National Student Playwriting derful outing for day camps Drew is and for you to be happy, you must allow him to be him- children and their families Award. He was commissioned and summer schools! Got a self. You’ll only run into more pain if you try to change people to will have you laughing and by the Kennedy Center and birthday party? Bring the kids fit your own ideas of who they should be. Do you understand?” guessing until the very end. the White House Historical and cake, we’ll supply the Nona asked. From, Osborne and Eppler, Association to develop a play fun! She was right. I knew this truth with my heart. “But Nona, the authors of last summer’s for young audiences. As a Come experience our still I wonder why God gave us a mind that can trick us into hit aFishaFrogaPotaTurnip. teacher, Nate has worked with experience with over 40 years believing something not true.” I said. Sarah and the Secret of playwrights and actors of all of success and see why “Well child, God gave us free will. That means God gave us the Cellar is directed by Dietz ages at colleges and theaters Chaffin’s was voted one of the ability to think for ourselves and the responsibility to learn Osborne. A Chaffin’s Barn across the US. His plays pro- the Top 10 tourist attrac- how to decipher those thoughts with our heart and choose the audience favorite, Dietz is a duced at Chaffin’s include tions in Nashville and voted right ones for us at the time. This is what happens as you grow graduate of the University of Modern Love, # 1 by YOU for “Best up. Hopefully, a smart person will learn how to choose the Arkansas at Little Rock with a Afishafrogapotaturnip (with Buffet” and “Best Place to thoughts and things that bring them happiness and to relinquish, BA in Theatre Arts with an Dietz Osborne) and See a Play” in Nashville in that means to stop them dead in their tracks, thoughts that lead emphasis in Children’s Snowderella in the summer of The Tennessean’s Toast of them to unhappiness. This is the true meaning of freedom...Now, Theatre. Dietz has worked 2007. The cast for this delight Music City contest. lets see, where can we take your thoughts right now?” Nona extensively both as an actor asked. “Okay, well, I can be happy that Drew is here. I can be happy and as a director/choreogra- that Aunt Sara picked me to inherit Montacumbay! Hum, I can be pher. Dietz co-wrote happy we’re going there in a few weeks! Wow, Nona, this is aFishaFrogaPotaTurnip a working because I’m beginning to feel much better! And Nona, I play for children with Mr. think I’m going to go write Professor Simpson and ask him about Nate Eppler for last year’s England...Wow, I feel really...excited now! How did you do that Barn Summer Theatre for Nona, change me from sad to excited?” I asked. Young Audiences. Also a Nona smiled and patted my hand and whispered, “I didn’t do familiar face to Barn audi- that child...you did...by just exercising your magical God-given ences, Nate is a playwright right of free will and changing the focus of your thoughts... and teaching artist. He Goodnight and God bless! received his training at the University of Memphis, New For The Love of Lauren, a full length book, now available through York University, and The Published by Westview, Inc. This book is the diary of young Lauren McKenna and features full color illustrations. See Kennedy Center for the www.LaurensDiary.com.

Page 8 -- Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Conductor Jack and the Zinghoppers at Tales at Twilight Toot! Toot! It’s an old- encourages me to go back to time, foot-stompin’, hand- the car to get my accordion. clappin’, organic, feel-good The interview is over. Kitty is hootenanny for the whole starting a fire and is calling family this week when Metro bandmates, friends, family Parks and the Red Caboose and neighbors. Within minutes Playground, Inc. present a large crowd of people - Conductor Jack and the young and old - have gathered Zinghoppers at Tales at to jam in the couple’s back Twilight, an inter-active enter- yard. As the sun goes down in tainment for kids and their the hills of Tennessee, Jack families with music, dance leads us in a rousing version and fun. From 7:00 to 8:00 of “I’ve Been Working On PM at Red Caboose The Railroad”. Even though Amphitheater on Highway 70 I’m miles away from South in Bellevue. Bring your Nashville, it’s in this setting picnics and lawn chairs. libraries, malls, fairs and festi- mesmerizing and captivat- that I realize Music City isn’t Sponsored by Publix Super vals. He recently toured ing.” a place, it’s a state of mind - Market Charities. Tennessee with Governor Phil “I love performing solo and it’s where Conductor Jack Jack Norton is an award- Bredesen to promote Dolly and with the band. It was lives. winning children’s musician, Parton’s Imagination Library important for us to combine educator and television host. program, and is the only chil- live music with costumed He specializes in performing dren’s musician to ever have a characters. We hope to engage original, organic music for featured night at the legendary children with characters they families and is committed to Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. can relate to while providing bringing age-appropriate “We’ll play anywhere an organic musical experience Highway 70 South families want to have a funky- for everyone,” explains Jack. music to preschool children in Bellevue a gentle and friendly manner. folky, sing-a-long, toddler Clearly their “Wiggles He and wife Kitty recently set- dance party,” laughs Jack. meets Dan Zanes” perform- For shows & times tled in Tennessee and their Despite his background in ance style is working. band Conductor Jack and the Early Childhood Education, Through his corporate part- 646-3111 Zinghoppers was described as Jack doesn’t consider himself nership with Whole Foods “Leon Redbone meets Sesame a “children’s musician”. He Natural Marketplace, Street Live” by Billboard explains: “My goal is to bring Conductor Jack hosts engag- Magazine. families together through ing in-store events which are “I love that description,” music so I call what I do ‘fam- aimed to present healthy jokes Jack as he makes me a ily music’ - because adults are lifestyle choices for cup of chai tea. We’re sitting a huge part of my audience - preschoolers across North on the porch of the couple’s and so are their children. I America. His group has also cabin which doubles as a love to see families come appeared at the Mall of recording studio and together through old-fash- America, CMA Music makeshift office. By combin- ioned singing and dancing.” Festival Fan Fair in Nashville, ing acoustic instruments such In addition to his busy Minnesota State Fair, Arizona as the banjo, tuba, string bass, touring schedule, Jack and State Fair, BBC’s Radio 1 in washboard, fiddle and clarinet wife Kitty have created the England and provided enter- with the adorable costumed children’s TV show, “The tainment for the families of characters from their TV Zinghoppers Show”, which the New England Patriots at show, their music has been has been seen on PBS, NBC Superbowl XLII in Glendale, called “jug band for and FOX stations. The stars of Arizona. preschoolers” or “toddler this show - Penelope The Jack’s dedication to his bluegrass”. Possum, Olo The Donkey and craft, energetic live perform- “I grew up on Woody Coconuts The Kangaroo - ances, and his respect and Guthrie and Lead Belly, Bob have toured the United States, honor of children, makes him Dylan and Raffi - so we have Canada, Mexico, France, one of today’s foremost fami- a strong folk influence in our England and Australia with ly-friendly entertainers. music. My great-grandpa was Conductor Jack. Parent As friendly in person as a vaudeville comedian and Magazine called the TV show, he is on stage, Jack’s genuine musician, and I can’t tell you “engaging and educational, love of music is apparent as he how many aunts and uncles, cousins and kin all make music. My wife Kitty writes most of the songs we perform and she grew up in Jamaica singing work songs, children’s FREE Haircut with Any Chemical Service ditties and gospel hymns,” New Customers Only - $25 value says Jack. Brooke-Jennifer-Steph-Margie-Juanita He continues, “folks ‘round here often say you can 7631 Hwy. 70 South ~ Nashville ~ 615-662-1919 define country music as “three chords and the truth” - I’d have to say that’s a perfect description of children’s music too.” The Washington Post hailed Jack as “a near brilliant children’s song- writer”. One of the hardest work- ing children’s musicians tour- ing today, Jack performs an average of 350 shows a year (both solo and with his backup band the Zinghoppers) at per- forming art centers, theaters,

Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, June 10, 2009 -- Page 9 In A Man’s world

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Page 10 -- Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers A list of the top ten longest lasting vehicles... If you listen to the radio, best-selling pickup continues to tion only in 2003, the Endeavor which has atrocious battery you may have heard those Car earn its keep. seems to be a likely contender issues. But when it comes to Talk guys say that buying and Scandinavian oddities for the emerging title of ‘ever- this groundbreaking design, the maintaining a used car is almost For years, some of the lasting crossover.’ The Honda original leaders at Toyota seem always cheaper in the long run older European models were Element scores high marks to have gotten it right the first than buying, financing and notoriously unreliable, and yet, across the board in this catego- time, with almost unanimous maintaining a new car. And on those same Volvos and Saabs ry, as well. agreement among the experts the same show, you’ve no doubt hold some of the automotive Toyota, Corolla/Camry that this is the hybrid most like- heard the countless tales from world records for longevity. A We figured plenty of ly to outlive that puppy that just “Bob and Judy” and their car 1989 Saab 900 SPG previously Corolla and Camry owners peed on your leg. with 300,000 miles that just owned by a Wisconsin sales- would be getting indignant after keeps running, even in the man now sits in a museum with seeing the Accord higher up on harsh winters, and with mini- its original engine, having the list. Truth is, it’s the Corolla mal maintenance. Chances are turned over 1 million miles, and that really makes the grade for you’ve heard such stories of a New York schoolteacher never saying when, but we nearly invincible cars from peo- holds the world-record with the threw the Camry in just for the ple you know, or maybe you’ve 2.5 million miles put on his sheer volume of the things that even told them yourself. 1966 Volvo P1800. Go figure. we see on the road – and we With the economy in the Lexus mean every road – every single tank and more folks looking for When it comes to living a day, no matter how ugly they these used diamonds in the long, luxurious life, Lexus is may get. Keep the faith, people! rough, we compiled the follow- among the front-runners. Both BMW 3-Series ing list of ‘forever cars’ from luxury sedan and crossover Here’s a true dream car. research, reviews from places SUV models make just about Looks, performance, long-life. like Edmunds and Consumer every list of “used best buys.” They told us it was impossible Reports, fun little anecdotes, Who says posh can’t be afford- to marry a car, and that may be and even our own personal able? true, but that doesn’t mean you experience. It’s far from scien- Toyota 4-runner or can’t forge a beautiful and last- tific, but neither is picking a TACOMA ing relationship with one of used car. In fact it’s still rela- Back in the early 80s, after these. Don’t worry what every- tively a crap shoot, and no 21 iterations, the Toyota engi- one else says. Trust us, they’re model carries an absolute guar- neers scored a hit with the 22R just jealous. antee of everlasting life, but engine, the mainstay of the 4- Toyota Prius here’s a few that seem to beat Runner and other models until Let’s hope it lasts, because the odds more than others. the mid-90s. The model is still a we sure as heck can’t help you The Subaru Forester hot topic of conversation in tin- with fixing this one. In the rush Here’s a Japanese company kering circles today for its reli- for auto companies to go green, that just knows how to make a ability. The Tacoma comes many put out early hybrids hatchback. Whether it’s a new from the same mold, just about plagued by electrical problems Forester or a vintage GL, they the only light truck that can like the Saturn Vue Green line, seem to be ubiquitous every- really give the F-150 a run for where you go, including some its money. Let us know if you of the harshest climates around. see one for sale with an extend- Whether it’s Alaska, Minnesota ed cab. or high in the Rockies, you can Honda Accord bet on seeing a disproportionate When it comes to long-last- number of Suby wagons still ing autos, sometimes basic is rockin’ the road. best. The Accord is to mid- The Ford F-150 range commuter cars what the There may have been a few F-150 is to mid-size trucks. dodgy years back in the 80s and Change the oil, hope for the before, but even older models best and the odds are you won’t still ply the road as the proto- be disappointed. typical ‘work truck’ that goes Mitsubishi Endeavor anywhere and does anything. A relatively new kid on the As the years keep coming, this block, debuting in mass produc- USS Nashville’s Reilly Mealer Gets ‘Frocked’

By Betsy Thorpe Joint Force Command Naples. In the Navy, both enlisted Fitzgerald also has operational and officers can be "frocked." responsibility for NATO mis- After being selected for pro- sions in the Balkans, Iraq and motion, but waiting for their the Mediterranean. promotion "line number" to be Among the sailors who released, a commander can received their promotion from allow the officer or sailor to Admiral Fitzgerald on May assume their new rank. 29th was OS3 (SW) Reilly Last month following the Mealer a West Nashville completion of African native. Mealer who is serving Partnership Station the USS on the USS Nashville during Nashville left the coast of her final deployment will West Africa and arrived in return home to the city of Rota Spain where on May 29, Nashville in July where he 46 of the ships Naval person- will be honored and recog- nel were frocked by Admiral nized for his service aboard Mark Fitzgerald. Admiral his hometown's namesake Fitzgeral is the Commander of ship. the U.S. Naval Forces Europe, To read more articles by the Commander of U.S. Naval Betsy Thorpe visit Forces Africa and the Nashvillepastandpresent.blog Commander of the Allied spot.com

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What that means blood pressure and many increase your metabolism, Community Garden Tour Saturday By Betsy Thorpe South 20th Street 37206 ing bill defines community Food Security Partners of Vanderbilt Educational gardening as “a group of indi- Middle Tennessee and their Garden Initiative, 225 Berry viduals growing and harvest- partner gardens will host a Street , 37207 - The garden is ing food crops and/or non- city-wide community garden located behind the Salvation food, ornamental crops, such tour on June 13, from 9 am to Army Chapel. Enter the gar- as flowers, for personal or 12 pm. den through the gate on group use, consumption, or C. E. McGruder Meridian Street donation.” Current law pro- Community Garden, 2013 Wedgewood Urban hibits community gardening 25th Ave N, 37208 Gardens, 613 Wedgewood as a primary use of lots in res- Chestnut Hill Community Ave. , 37203 idential districts, and it pro- Garden, Johnson School, The tour will feature some hibits growing fruits, vegeta- Corner of 1st Ave. South & of Nashville’s finest commu- bles, or flowers for sale in any Chestnut 37210 nity gardens and was organ- of Nashville ’s urban services EarthMatters/Carver Food ized to promote community district. Park, 1101 Gale Lane, 37204 gardening in Nashville and to While touring the gardens Edgehill help raise awareness of a pro- vistors will hear from various Community Gardens, posed community gardening gardeners about the impact of 14th Ave. S & Horton Ave. bill that will go before Metro community gardens in 37212 Council on June The bills Nashville . 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Page 12 -- Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Hayes asks County Commission to reevaluate ambulance decision By Richard Edmondson center on whether or not to In remarks addressed to move an existing ambulance the county commission last from another community in New White Bluff Library Now week, Mayor Linda Hayes the county—namely Vanleer said White Bluff deserves the or Burns—to White Bluff. same level of county services While I believe that the coun- Open For Business as is currently provided to all ty commission should always other Dickson County munici- look at ways to provide maxi- palities. mum services in the least “I would remind you that political and most cost-effec- the citizens in the White Bluff tive way to the citizens of our area contribute their fair share county, let me be the first to of county taxes due to popula- say that we in White Bluff do tion and growth. We will be not support gaining ambu- helping to fund the new jail in lance service at the expense of Charlotte, the new school in another community until all Burns, and reducing the options have been explored. deficit of the county. In return, We are not here to hurt our we feel strongly that we neighboring communities” should be provided the same she added. services as the other commu- A sizeable contingent of nities in Dickson County,” White Bluff residents, includ- Hayes said. ing several members of the The mayor had requested City Council, sat in the audi- to speak at last week’s meet- ence as the mayor requested ing of the Dickson County the commissioners bring the Commission in response to a matter back up for discussion, decision made last month by urging them to “please commissioners to deny place- remember that minutes matter ment of a county ambulance in life and death situations for station in the city’s new fire all county citizens.” hall. In a narrow, 6-5 vote Under rules applicable to taken at a meeting on May 5, all members of the public the Commission rejected a speaking before the County proposal from Commissioner Commission, the mayor was David McMillen to move an limited to three minutes, and ambulance from Vanleer to was thereby forced to cut short White Bluff. her remarks. However, the full The Jennie Woodworth Library held an open house last Saturday. Here Trina Lewis, “When word of this was text of her speech was emailed a first grade teacher at White Bluff Elementary School, is assisted in checking out a received, needless to say, the following day to county book by Bobbye Phillips, president of the Friends of the Library. everyone was shocked by the officials as well as members decision,” Hayes said of the of the media. running for office in our town found itself severely strapped “Equipment is not the public response to the vote in The county has five during the past ten years or so for cash. problem. Personnel is the White Bluff. “General consen- ambulances on active duty at have probably mentioned try- But even though times are problem. This is not a new—I sus and opinion is how could various locations—two in ing to work for an ambulance hard, human ingenuity per- reemphasize—this is not a the commission deny an Dickson, and one each in as well as any county official haps is not to be ruled out as a new campaign issue being ambulance to the second Burns, Charlotte, and Vanleer, campaigning in our town. So, factor. A number of county brought forth by a county largest and fastest growing with the latter being staffed yes it has been always men- officials, including County mayor. This issue has been on area of Dickson County and only on a part time basis. tioned,” Hayes said. Mayor Robert Stone, are the burner for at least six, how could the commission Currently, when an emergency In 2007, the city made the struggling to find a way to eight, or ten years—the need deny the White Bluff area call comes in from White decision to fund what eventu- make the ambulance happen for an ambulance in White when the communities of Bluff, the ambulance from ally came to be known as the nonetheless. Bluff,” said Stone. “Previous Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, Burns responds. Zollie Bibb Jr. Fire Hall— “It’s being explored,” county mayors and county and Vanleer are provided this It wasn’t until last year, named after the city’s first fire Stone said. executives realized that. And valuable service? with the construction of the chief—which was built at a One thing they have going I’m just trying to more or less “As we discussed this new fire hall, that the city of cost of $652,000 and was for them is that the county keep the fire burning…but it’s decision with County White Bluff even had space to specifically designed to already has three fully- just like Mayor Hayes said, I Commissioners McMillen and accommodate a county ambu- accommodate, in addition to stocked ambulances that are don’t want to do it in a manner (Cotton) Dawson, Mayor lance. But the need has long the city’s fire trucks, a county not staffed, but are used mere- such that it would jeopardize Stone, and EMS Director been recognized, and as Hayes ambulance. ly as reserve, or back-up units. another community.” Steve Manley, your decision pointed out, candidates run- The new fire hall was If the money could be found to Hayes said that in 2008, making process became clear- ning for political office over completed in September of hire staff for them (each the city’s fire department and er and more understandable. the years have repeatedly last year—around the time the ambulance unit must have one first responders answered 391 Due to the budget constraints raised it as a campaign issue. nation was feeling the first paramedic and one EMT), calls in the White Bluff area. that we are all feeling in this “Campaign promises have effects of the current econom- then the city presumably Ninety to ninety-five percent downturn of the economy, dis- been mentioned in this issue. I ic downturn, and as that crisis would get it’s ambulance. But of these were medical related, cussions and votes seemed to can safely say that any person grew, the county suddenly right now it’s a big if. she said. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Commissioners approve $3.5 million city budget By Richard Edmondson of $2,753” at the end of the year’s budget, and a $57,369 year. increase for the Street The Board of “This budget contains no Department, and as Forehand Commissioners gave second proposed tax increases. mentioned, both budgets and final approval last week to There’s no increase in pay for reflect sharp increases in fuel a 2009/10 fiscal year budget cost of living for the employ- expenses. topping $3.5 million and ees. It does include debt serv- In addition, the Street imposing no increase in prop- ice payments of $52,300 for Department budget also erty taxes. the fire engine, and $110,000 includes a hefty increase in “I think it’s important that for the city hall building,” street lights—from $10,000 in the public knows that the Forehand said. the 08/09 budget, to $23,000 budget is a very conservative The city department in the new budget. budget, that the city manager receiving the biggest allot- Other city departments and the department heads did ment by far is the Police are budgeted as follows: a nice job of cutting where Department, which is budget- Parks, $156,258; Codes and they could cut, that all of the ed a total of $898,500 for the Planning, $139,930; City revenue predictions are based year—$682,500 of which will Court, $52,694. There is also a on current information that we go for salaries, with an addi- “General Government have about possible reduc- tional $80,000 set aside for Expenditures” heading which tions,” said Commissioner gas and oil for police vehicles. totals out at $1,251,318. The Allen Bissell. “Gasoline line items have biggest expense under the lat- “The employees will at been increased—in fact they ter is for medical, dental and this time be receiving longevi- were doubled in public works, life insurance for city employ- ty raises, but they will not at or the Street Department, ees—$295,000—but the Abigail Rissler of Fairview (L), and her sister, Anna, this time receive a cost of liv- from ten to twenty thousand,” heading also includes numer- hold up a string of catfish at last Saturday's annual ing raise, which is part of giv- Forehand said. “And also in ous line items such as mainte- Fishing Rodeo, held in Bowie Park. ing on their part,” Bissell the Fire Department from fif- nance of the city’s web site added. teen to twenty-five thousand ($5,400) and animal control The budget projects total dollars.” ($5,190). general fund revenues of The Fire and Street “This budget is, again, a $3,563,110 and general fund Departments are allotted balanced budget. All of the Fairview expenditures of $3,560,357, budgets of $479,428 and departments were active in which, as City Manager $216,501 respectively. For the preparing this budget,” said Shirley Forehand put it, Fire Department this is an Forehand. News Briefs “gives us a very slight surplus $8,303 increase over last Bowieland The group consists of local poets and fiction writers Library reading program Reduced-price copies of who gather monthly to read Bowieland, the history of the each other’s work and offer Bowie family written by local criticism, encouragement, and offers chance to ‘be creative’ author Eileen Brogan, are now support. The Fairview Public way, holding a number of sur- school up to teens. on sale at the Fairview Public Library’s Summer Reading prises plus a world of discovery This year’s theme is “Be Library for $25 each. Eva Summer reading pro- Program is once again under for kids of all ages, from pre- Creative,” and as in year’s past, Harris, a member of the gram kids will be able to earn prizes Friends of Bowie Park, said by reading books as well as the books have a few small The Fairview Library’s have the opportunity to be blemishes on the cover, but Summer Reading Program for spellbound by a number of spe- that otherwise no pages are area kids is now in full swing. cial events—events such as last missing or damaged. Visit the library to receive a week’s visit by employees of Mint-condition copies are reading activity log. Complete the Nashville Zoo, who brought still on sale at the park’s the log, recording the library along a few of their animal Nature Center, and at books you read, and win friends for good measure. HealthSaver Pharmacy, at the prizes as you go. Each time “We are going to talk a lit- regular price of $37. you win a prize your name is tle bit about our animal friends Bowieland includes rare pho- added to the library’s Creative today, but since we’re here at tos of Bowie family members Reader’s Board. the library, and our Summer as well as full color photo- The Summer Reading Reading theme this year is to be graphs of the park taken by Program also includes guest creative, what we’re going to photographer Wade Hooper. performers. Tomorrow at 10 talk about today is a little bit a.m. Elandriel Lewis will be about how our animal friends FPL Writer’s Group on hand with folk tales for can be creative,” said Patrick school-age children. On Wed. Dawes, the zoo’s Outreach The FPL Writer’s Group June 17, the library will fea- Program Manager. “Now our will hold its monthly meeting ture Randy Parker’s Ballroom Patrick Dawes, Outreach Program Manager for the animal friends are creative for a next Tuesday, starting at 6 Program, starting at 10 a.m. Nashville Zoo, holds up a Honduran milk snake for lot of different reasons, but p.m., at the Fairview Public a group of kids at the Fairview Library. (Continued on page 15) Library. Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Free Portraits by Renowned Photographer Crime & Do you love to wear them is the topic of my latest Tommy Gear? How about that work.” Abercrombie & Fitch hoodie This is a unique opportu- Drug that is worn-in just right? On nity to get a free portrait by a Saturday, June 27th from 11- photographer whose work has Prevention 5pm and Sunday, June 28th, been seen in The New York noted portrait photographer Times, Barrons, People, Craig Wallace Dale will make Voyaging, Ladies’ Home Hotline a free portrait for anyone Journal and others. The Crime and Drug wearing clothing with a pre- Additionally, the work will be dominant brand logo. The exhibited in July at the Wood Prevention Hotline number is portrait sessions will take Art Center in Montpelier, an anonymous tipline used by place in The Renaissance Vermont. the public to turn in drug Center’s lighting studio as Everyone is welcome and dealers; people with warrants; part of the Firefly Fine Arts anyone wearing logo clothing people who the Police may be Festival and his current is eligible for a free portrait looking for; to give the Police Gallery exhibit titled The after answering a few simple information about a crime Logo Project. questions. No appointment is that they may know about; “Much of my current necessary, portraits will be the location of stolen proper- work attempts to use art to made on a first come first ty; etc. engage social phenomenon.” served basis. It is a great tool. It is kind Dale notes, “I am fascinated The Renaissance Center is of like the Crime Stoppers in by our celebration of logos located in Dickson, TN, just other areas. The only way for like Tommy, Abercrombie & 30 miles outside of Nashville. Fitch, Juicy, Hollister, FUBU, For further information please the Police to know what is and Sean John. How those email going on is for the people to choices are made and the amanda.dillingham@rcenter. give the Police the informa- meaning that we place upon org or call 615-740-5545. tion. Again, this is an anony- mous tipline and you do not have to leave your name or Send Articles and Photos number. The line will be answered by a machine and you just leave the message. It to: Publish is checked everyday by some- one at the Police Department. The number for this great [email protected] service is 615-441-9555.

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mostly they have to be creative the morning—would you ever to find yummy food to eat or to make it anywhere on time?” protect themselves.” Other animals Dawes Dawes then proceeded to pulled out for the delight of his pull from out of a box a slimy, audience included a Honduran elongated, black bug slightly Milk Snake and an opossum, as longer than a human finger, and well as the fur of an alpaca and announced, “His name is Ace.” shell of an Amazon River turtle. Ace, it turns out, is a giant, For kids interested in join- black, African Millipede. ing the Summer Reading “That means that Ace here Program, you simply go to the is the largest kind of millipede library and ask for a reading log. in the whole wide world,” he Logs are divided into three age said. “Now he’s only about groups: pre-readers, ages 5-12, eight inches long right now, but and teens. Once you have your he can grow to be twelve whole log, you start filling it out, inches, one whole foot long.” recording the books you read, A group of approximately and winning prizes in the 30 very small and obviously process. Karen Dobson of Lyles Tennessee was the winner in a recent drawing held by the sales team at Crye-Leike fascinated kids are then Librarian Kathy Fairview. The Realtors and staff at Crye-leike Fairview held a drawing over the Memorial Day Weekend and it informed that Ace has roughly Grimenstein said readers ages turned into a winning holiday for Karen Dobson of Lyles. Her prize is a beautiful new gas grill courtesy of the Crye- 160 legs, at which point Dawes 10 years and old will have the Leike Fairview sales. Karen can now enjoy many summer days, nights and weekends cooking all of her family's then asks rhetorically, “Imagine option of choosing between favorites on a new gas grill. Pictured are: Crye-Leike Fairview Agent Paul Taylor, Crye-Leike Fairview Managing if you had to put on 160 shoes in food coupons or prizes. Broker Sheree Rudd, Prize Winner Karen Dobson of Lyles, TN and Crye-Leike Fairview Agent Donna Hudson. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Alex LeVasseur Memorial Festival Benefits Local Teens Singer songwriter Jeffrey 28, at Jim Warren Park in is free and kicks off with live LeVasseur, at 615-298-6770 Steele and family and The Franklin, Tenn. Proceeds will music by Jeffrey Steele, or rememberalex.com@ Community Foundation of benefit the Alex LeVasseur LoCash Cowboys, Ricky gmail.com to learn more Middle Tennessee announce Memorial Fund of The Young & Red White Blue, about how to get involved as a the third annual Alex Community Foundation, and Pearl Heart, and more. The sponsor or volunteer for next LeVasseur Memorial Skate its scholarship program to festival will feature food ven- year’s event. and Music Festival from 2 motivate kids. dors, skate demos and mer- Songwriter, artist and pro- p.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday, June Admission to the festival chandise, giveaways, auto- ducer Jeffrey Steele has graphed auction items, tempo- become a Music Row fixture- rary tattoos, and a game -one of contemporary coun- booth. Vendors are cash only; try's most beloved characters. auction items can be pur- Today's top selling artists have chased with a credit card. Live come to trust the energetic music is scheduled throughout songwriter with the easy, the festival, with Jeffrey infectious grin. Rascal Flatts, Steele closing out the evening. LeAnn Rimes, Montgomery Jeffrey Steele performing. Alex LeVasseur, the 13- Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, Pat year-old son of hit songwriter photos by Anthony Scarlati Green, Trace Adkins, Tim Steele, passed away in early McGraw and numerous others 2007 in a tragic accident. Alex Avenue Skate Park in have all turned to the two-time was a friend to everyone and Nashville to aide overlooked BMI Songwriter of the Year an example to his peers. To and underprivileged youth by for a hit or two. Steele's own permanently memorialize creating programs to keep impassioned performances Alex and share his passion for them motivated in school and make him a constant favorite skating with other teenagers, in life through skating, and by at songwriter festivals and his his parents established the helping with the cost of skate own full band gigs, where his scholarship program through a camps. rugged, boisterous vocals Fund at The Community The festival is open to all breathe new life both into Foundation and planned the and welcomes teenagers who songs made famous by the first annual festival in June share Alex’s love of skating. stars and other tunes that are 2007 to raise funds for a Title sponsors are BMI and 3 patently his. scholarship that motivates Ring Circus Music & kids by providing incentives Records. Proceeds benefit the Boiler and mentors. Alex LeVasseur Memorial The Alex LeVasseur Scholarship Program. Visit Memorial Scholarship www.rememberalex.com for Room does Program works in conjunction more information. Contact the with Rocketown and the Sixth event organizer, Casey Picasso BGA To Honor 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees at the Battle Ground Academy John Griffith, BGA headmaster. Young Alumni Award. Rodney registration link. The ceremony (BGA) will honor seven alumni “We are proud to honor these Barrett ’84, James Jewell ’86, is open to the public. All pro- Lapinagile and two faculty members at the inductees and recognize their John Jewell ’86 and J. Donald ceeds from the event will bene- Hall of Fame Induction ceremo- accomplishments, for they rep- Nichols ’59 will be inducted fit the BGA Alumni Financial The Boiler Room Theatre ny on Sat., June 6, 2009, at the resent the foundation upon into the Sports Hall of Fame. Aid Fund. For tickets or addi- (at The Factory, 230 Franklin Embassy Suites Hotel—Cool which the reputation of BGA Current BGA faculty member tional information on the BGA Road, Building Six) presents Springs. has been built and will continue Steven Lape and former faculty Alumni Hall of Fame Gala, the absurdist comedy by Steve “The men and women to thrive.” member Jody Jones will be contact BGA at 794-3501. Martin that places Albert selected for induction into the Among the recipients to be inducted into the Faculty Hall Established in 1889, Battle Einstein and Pablo Picasso BGA Hall of Fame this year honored, Pete Mefford ’58 and of Fame. Ground Academy is a co-educa- together in a Parisian cafe in have proven their commitment Lain York ’83 will each receive For more information, or to tional, college preparatory 1904. Starring Nate Eppler and to excellence in all endeavors, the Distinguished Alumnus register for the event, go to school for grades kindergarten Wilhelm Peters. Directed by whether academic, athletic, per- Award. Lt. Kelechi Ndukwe ’97 www.battlegroundacademy.org through 12th grade. More infor- Laura Skaug. sonal or professional,” said will receive the Distinguished and click Guests to access the On stage June 26 through (continued on page 17) July 25. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (2- for-1; no other discounts - - Williamson County News Briefs - - apply;), Thrifty Thursdays at 8 p.m. on July 2 and 23 ($15 all Crockett Park concert regular sessions: session 1, July 6-16; or session 2, July 20-30. seats; no other discounts apply), The Williamson County Community Band will perform at A beginners only session is also available on Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Crockett Park on Sunday, June 21, 7-9 p.m. The event is part of Wednesdays (attend twice a week), July 6-29. Call 370-3471 Discount matinees on June 28 the 2009 Crockett Park Concert Series in the Eddy Arnold ex. 23. and July 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets Amphitheater. Concert series sponsors include BancorpSouth, Swim lessons—Franklin $25 adults, $23 seniors (over CapStar Bank, and Williamson Medical Center. Swim lessons for kids are also on offer at the Franklin 60) and students, $19 children ages 3 to 12. Matinees $2 less. Crockett Park is located at 1500 Volunteer Parkway in Recreation Complex in July—also on Mondays thru Thursdays. For tickets call 615-794-7744 Brentwood. The concert is free. Picnic baskets and blankets or Cost is $80 for eight 30-min. lessons, with again two sessions or order online at lawn chairs are welcomed. The Community Band is under the to choose from: session 1, July 6-16; and session 2, July 20-30. www.BoilerRoomTheatre.com direction of Ken Krause. In addition to beginner and advanced classes, which are for Performance Schedule: Swim lessons—Brentwood ages 3 and up, a class entitled Parent and Me, for ages 6 months June 26, June 27 at 8 pm, June A full slate of children’s swim lessons, from beginners to 36 months, is also available. The latter is a water adaptation 28 at 2 pm - matinee, June 30 at through advanced, will be on offer at the Indoor Sports class, not a drown-proofing class. Using a gentle, loving 8 pm, July 2, July 3, July 4, Complex throughout the month of July. The classes are offered approach, parents and the instructor introduce basic swimming July 7, July 10, July 11 at 8 pm, through Excel Aquatics and will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, skills such as breath control, submersion, kicking, reaching, July 12 at 2 pm - matinee, July Wednesdays, and Thursdays (meet 4 times a week). back-float, and safety. Call 790-5719 ex, 19. 14, July 17, July 18, July 21, July 23, July 24, July 25 at 8 Cost is $80 for eight 30-min. lessons. Choose one of two pm. the classroom and is currently both the boys and girls’ varsity Hall of Fame Inductees....(Continued from page 16) teaching Middle School history. soccer teams for over ten years, Lape received the Golden with the girls winning the State mation on the school can be “Fragile Species” show, among terback for three years on the Apple Award in 1996 and 2007, Championship in 2001. He was found at www.battlegrounda- others. varsity football team and com- the Second Mile Award in 1995 the assistant coach on the boys’ cademy.org. Lt. Kelechi Ndukwe ’97 pleted 50 percent of his passes, and had the Cannonball dedi- 2006 state championship team 2009 BGA Hall of Fame will receive the Distinguished 4,565 yards and 46 touch- cated to him in 1999. He has in 2006 and the girls’ 2007 State Inductees Young Alumni Award. During downs. He also rushed for served as the head coach of Championship team. Pete Mefford ’58 was an his senior year at BGA, he seven touchdowns. He was outstanding student at BGA and accepted a full Naval Reserve named all-district, all-county, went on to graduate from Officer Training Corps scholar- all-metro, all mid-state and Consul General and wife Vanderbilt University. As a sen- ship to the University of Notre Honorable Mention All State ior at BGA, he was awarded the Dame. He went on to earn a his senior year. Jewell, along Walter Roberts Watch Award as bachelor’s degree in chemical with his cousin, John Jewell entertained at luncheon the best all around student. engineering with a minor in ’86, was half of the Jewell- Mefford went on to become a Naval Science. He was com- Jewell passing combination that top ten executive and held the missioned as an ensign in May impacted the resurgence of the position of corporate vice presi- 2002 and was later promoted to BGA football program in dent of Electronic Data Systems lieutenant, junior grade. In May the1980’s, compiling a team (EDS), a company founded by 2006, Ndukwe was promoted to record of 32-13. H. Ross Perot. He was head- lieutenant and became a Navy John Jewell ’86 will be quartered in Hong Kong with Liaison to Congress on Capitol inducted into the Sports Hall of several countries under his Hill. In July 2008, he trans- Fame. As BGA’s varsity foot- leadership. Mefford has been ferred to the United States ball team’s wide receiver, he most generous in his support of Naval War College in Newport, was named All State during his BGA, by endowing the C.K. R. I., and enrolled in the mas- junior and senior years and Juan Gipson, Consul General Hiroshi Sato, Yoko Sato, Jack Spence, Sue Mclemore Memorial ter’s program for national secu- District MVP during his senior Spence, Vice Consul Takeshi Kodo and Mohd Fareneh, At Shoney's In Scholarship Fund, which is rity and strategic studies. He is year. Jewell was named all Bellevue, June 4th 2009. awarded to a deserving student scheduled to graduate in June Mid-state, all-city and all-dis- who demonstrates an excellent 2009, after which he will under- trict during his junior and senior academic record and strong cit- go eight months of training years. Throughout his playing By Betsy Thorpe and Mary, is now improving his izenship. before returning to a ship as a career, he set state records for musical skills by taking guitar Lain York ’83 has become department head. career receptions, receiving On June 4th Juan Gipson lessons at World Music in a central figure in the Nashville Rodney Barrett ’84 will yards (currently 2nd) and career and Mohd Fareneh of the Bellevue. Mrs. Sato is a certi- art community, as the gallery be inducted into the Sports Hall touchdowns (currently 3rd). He, Shoney's Company hosted a fied teacher in Ikebana, the director for Zeitgeist Gallery, a of Fame. He became BGA’s all along with his cousin James private luncheon in Bellevue to Japanese art of flower arrange- board member of Fugitive time leading rusher with a total Jewell ’86, was half of the welcome Consul General ment and is interested in Projects, project coordinator for 4,692 yards during his high Jewell-Jewell passing connec- Hiroshi Sato, Mrs. Yoko Sato Tennessee's natural resources Arts in the Airport and a former school career. During the 1983 tion of the 1980’s, and went on and Vice Consul Takeshi Kodo and flowers. She recently visit- board member of the Untitled season, Barrett helped lead the to play football at Hampden- to Nashville. Retired Marine ed the Warner Nature Parks and Artist Group. His work can be Wildcats to a 9-2 record and a Sydney College in Virginia. He Major, Jack Spence and his Montgomery Bell Park and found in many private collec- win at the Lion’s Bowl. Barrett was also named all city and all wife Sue Spence were also in plans to visit other city and state tions and the permanent collec- was named all-county MVP, county in basketball as well as attendance. parks soon. Vice Consul Kodo tions of EMI Los Angeles, the all-district MVP and The all-county in baseball during his After completing his term has expressed interest in Savannah College of Art, The Nashville Banner AA MVP. He senior year at BGA. of service in Hong Kong Nashville's Civil War history Tennessee State Museum, the was also named to the all-state J. Donald Nichols ’59 will Consul General Sato arrived in and will soon be led on a guid- Tennessee Arts Commission football team and received an be inducted into the Sports Hall Nashville to establish ed tour of Nashville's historic and the Metro Nashville Arts Honorable Mention All of Fame. He excelled in base- Tennessee's first foreign con- battle sites. On Saturday, June Commission. York was recently American distinction. Barrett ball and basketball as well as sulate. The General Consulate 27th at Greer Stadium, Consul honored by Watkins College of went on to play football at academics during his time at of Japan, located at 1801 West General Hiroshi Sato will throw Art as the 2008 Nashville Vanderbilt University, where he BGA. He was part of the 1958 End Avenue opened last out the ceremonial first pitch to Distinguished Artist and is currently tied for 8th for the District Baseball Championship October. Vice Consul Takeshi open the game between the Outstanding Arts Advocate. His longest passing play in team as well as the 1959 Kodo joined Sato in Nashville Nashville Sounds and the work has been featured in pub- Commodore history—a 79- District Basketball following the closing of the Oklahoma City Redhawks. lications such as “New yard reception. Championship team. He consulate's southern post in Following Thursday's American Painting,” and “New James Jewell ’86 will be received a full baseball scholar- New Orleans. luncheon one attendee stated York Arts Magazine” and at the inducted into the Sports Hall of ship to Wake Forest University One important mission of that is was a "cheerful" event Frist Center for Visual Art’s Fame. Jewell was starting quar- as an infielder. A regular second the new consulate is to promote and Mrs. Sue Spence said, "it is baseman in 1961 and 1962, and assist with cultural and very exciting that here in Donnie starred on the 1962 grassroots exchanges between Nashville we can learn and Atlantic Coast Conference the people of Japan and experience the Japanese cul- Find Wally Championship Team. After two Tennessee. Consul General, ture, I was very pleased to be years at Wake Forest, Nichols Mrs. Soto and Vice Consul able to meet Consul General Kodo are leading the mission and Mrs. Sato and I was happy The Westview Rooster and played 5 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles’ farm sys- by enjoying and embracing to be part of the welcome This is tem, making the all –star teams Nashville's rich culture. Sato, extended to them by Shoney's ." WIN Wally! with a hitting average of .317. who as a teenager in Japan To read more articles by Do Not joined a folk band with a reper- Betsy Thorpe, visit Confuse with Former faculty member FREE MOVIE any other Jody Jones will be inducted toire that included songs by the Nashvillepastandpresent.blogp- rooster! into the Faculty Hall of Fame. American folk trio, Peter, Paul sot.com TICKETS From 1980-2007, Jones taught a variety of subjects at BGA, Play the “Where’s Wally” contest and win 2 movie including Middle School gram- mar, reading and typing. She passes to Bellevue’s Regal 12 Cinema. “Wally” is hid- also served as the school’s first den somewhere in an ad in the paper (or maybe not). admissions director. Jones pio- When you find him, send his position to the Westview neered the girls athletic pro- grams, building them from the office on the attached coupon. If you feel certain he ground up, in the early 1980s is not in, send in the coupon saying “no Wally.” A draw- and served as the first girls’ soc- ing is held each Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. If you cer and basketball teams coach. Her sons both graduated from win, come by the Westview office and pick up your BGA, Brad ’86 and Brandon passes. You can fax or mail your entry to: ’89. WALLY THE ROOSTER Last week’s winners: Current faculty member P.O. Box 210183 Dorothy Carroll Steve Lape will be inducted Nashville, TN 37221 Last Week’s Location: into the Faculty Hall of Fame. For the past 17 years, Lape has or fax to 662-0946 Keller Williams become well respected at BGA and has held a number of roles. I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! From 1992-1997, he taught Name:______eighth grade history and gram- City: ______mar, and from 1997-2004, he Wally’s location: ______served as the director of admis- sions. In 2004, he returned to

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