Wednesday, April 26, 2006 WIN FREE Vol. 30 No. 16 MOVIE TICKETS To Bellevue Regal 12 Cinema Play “Where’s Wally” to win two free movie passes. See the “Where’s Wally” ad on Entertainment Page for details. Your Community NEWS Paper since 1978 West Precinct & Mickey Miller honored Mayor Bill Purcell and Southern Methodist Church. Chief Ronal Serpas honored The event was hosted by the Mickey Miller and the West Sylvan Park Neighborhood Precinct for being the 2005 Watch Group. Precinct of the Year on The sanctuary was full of Wednesday, April 19 at First Metro Police Officers from West Precinct and the other precincts in Metro Nashville. During the ceremony, others were honored as well, and Reverend Jack Davis was presented a photo of the old school from which the bricks were purchased to build the church in the 1940s. Doug Eckert, head of the Sylvan Park Neighborhood Mayor Purcell watches as Chief Ronal Serpas presents Group presented the framed Mickey Miller, West Precinct, with his pin. photo to Reverend Davis.
Right: Nancy Fielder, Connie Tripp, Vic Lineweaver and Mickey Miller visit before the cer- emony.
Left: Rev. Davis holds the photo of the old school.
Research reveals more on Hidden Lake By Pat Knapp Tennie’s Bloody Bucket, The for .50 to Jimmy Gallagher’s the top. Music to my ears - “I of July 1931. How I wish I When I read Doug Pin Wheel, The Circle Inn and - band; lodge and pool open day FOUND THE DANCE could have been there. Underwood’s book on the his- finally - Hidden Lake. I also and nite except Monday. The FLOOR”. I followed her bro- To this day, I have never tory of Bellevue and surround- asked native Nashvillian neigh- club directions were 16 miles ken path. Here - on the top of again been asked what I want ing areas, I became enamored bors and my students if they from downtown Nashville on the hill - was a gorgeous terraz- for a gift for Mothers about the eleven lines he wrote knew of any of the history. One the Memphis-Bristol Highway. zo dance floor, only the dance Day/Birthday. of Hidden Lake. I was invited told how her husband would go Established in 1928 and 1929, floor and dais for the to attend the meetings of the there to gamble, while she sat lasting but a few years and was band - not another newly formed Historical on the white sand beach. closed. The last advertisement I remainder of the Society of Kingston Springs, Another told me of her friend found was 28 June 1931. building that had the subject of “speakeasies” who was dancing with a woman In May of 1998 I told my seen such glorious came up, when I heard Hidden and when her husband walked daughter all I wanted for a events. I was so Lake I Instantly volunteered to in, he left his partner and Mothers Day/Birthday gift was excited and so find all the history I could, from climbed out the window, think- to find the dance floor of delighted to actually West Nashville to Dickson’s 26 ing it a short drop the ground. Hidden Lake. We parked near walk this once-beau- taverns. I spent day after day at There was no ground; he fell off the new Veterans Cemetery, and tiful floor; I found a the Ben West Library down- the cliff into the water of walked through miles of brush, corner stone broken town, beginning by going Hidden Lake and was instantly brambles, rotten stumps, with- that I took home with through the early 1930’s killed. I found some folks reluc- out a clue where we were head- me to reminisce of Banner and Tennesseeans, and tant to talk about Hidden Lake, ing. We did find an old chicken what had been and copying each advertisement of but did learn of the wonderful coop, remnants of a farm house, who had danced on night clubs. I located ads for the meals that were prepared and and a rutted road. We saw wild this floor. I have now Wagon Wheel, Ridgeway Inn, served there. Also a valet would turkeys, huge rocks, bugs, walked the newly The Pines, The Palms, Hettie park their cars. The club was so snakes, but kept undauntedly formed path to beau- Rays, Dunbar Cave, Club far out in the country, they had climbing up. We were scratched tiful Hidden Lake, Plantation, Barn Lot, Ruskin their own electric generators. by broken branches, fell several and gazing far up on Cave, Bon Aqua Springs Park, Managed by Jack Price Jones, times, and were bit by bugs. My the hill I can imagine Belvidere, The Elms, the dinner/cover charge was daughter saw a tall hill, and told the glory of this his- Riverview, The Crow’s Nest, $1.25 before 9:00 PM; dance me to wait while she climbed to toric sight on the 4th DISCOVERY TOYS Raise Your Family & Raise Your Income! Moms & Teachers ideal $25 to start / Earn exciting trips & SUV Fun. . .Simple. . .I’ll help YOU! Westview Calendar 615-500-TOYS www.discoverytoyslink.com/kathy Drucilla Smith Nashville Area speaks to book PC Users’ Group club The Nashville Area PC Dru Smith (Fuller) to Users’ Group meets at 6:30 speak to the Belle Meade Book p.m. on Monday, May 1, at the Club on May 8, 10 a.m., Belle Crieve Hall Church of Christ, Meade United Methodist 4806 Trousdale Drive, right off Church, 121 Davidson Road. the Harding Place exit of I-65 Dru, a columnist for the in Nashville. Trend Micro, a GCA newspaper, will discuss global leader in anti-virus and her book Dru Smith’s Amazing internet security software, dis- Technicolor Dream Life, the cusses “how computer users story of her mother THE Dru can best keep their computers Smith. The public is invited. protected. Admission is free. For information, 356-0039. For more info, call 662-7639. Don’t be left on the side of the road or sizzling in your car!
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Nashville State Community month at 9:00 a.m., where by the church located at 277 Camp Boxwell College Toastmasters Club classes are taught, service proj- Old Hickory Blvd. or by calling Reunion Day meets on the second and fourth Nashville ects are worked on, or you may the church at 646-1960 and Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 Cribbage Club work on your own project. make arrangements to have the If you were a Boy Scout p.m. at Nashville State Meetings are held at the White items picked up. We will accept and attended old Camp Boxwell Community College, 120 White The only Nashville Area Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 anything from clothing to auto- at the Harpeth Narrows back Bridge Road. The meeting is Cribbage Club meets at various Hwy 70, White Bluff, TN. mobiles in good running condi- during the1930s to the mid- open to anyone interested in local coffee houses on the 3rd Everyone is welcome to watch tion. There will also be a car 1940s, we hope you will join improving his or her speaking Thursday of every month. or participate. wash and bake sale in conjuc- other Scouts for a one-day skills. For more information, Everyone from longtime play- For more information call tion with the rummage sale. Camp Boxwell Reunion. Get call 673-2145. ers to the “Cribb-Curious” are (615) 799-0812, (615) 446- your name on the list by writing welcome to the free event. For 9339, (615) 446-1728, (615) CCHGA’s Spring E. D. Thompson at the WEST- Volunteers needed more info, please call (615) 412-9941. VIEW newspaper office, or call 673-2899 or email D.R. Fay at Social April 27 646-6149. Regardless of which for Hospice [email protected]. troop you were a member, get West Nashville your name on the list. The Cheatham County Odyssey HealthCare is offer- Nashville Civitan Club Historical and Genealogical The Reunion Day is sched- ing volunteer opportunities for uled for Saturday, June 17, this Ex’cusans Association will host its’ annual residents of western Nashville. West Nashville Civitan Spring Social in the summer. Closer to the time, we Hospice volunteers visit Ties to the region bounded Club is a co-ed club that meets Community Room of the will get letters out to everyone patients, sit with patients while on the list explaining details. by Rochester, Watertown, Little at 6 p.m. every second and Cheatham County Public caregivers get a break, run sim- Falls, and Binghamton are what fourth Tuesday of the month at We plan to eat lunch together, ple errands for hospice patients, Library on April 27 at 6:30 p.m. and tour the old Harpeth bind Nashville Ex'cusans, a the White Bridge Shoney's. and you are invited to attend. offer support during bereave- nonprofit affinity group of Normally an outside speaker Narrows Boxwell camp ment, and other caring acts. You A delicious dinner will be grounds, and swap a few old- transplanted central New makes a presentation on the served, door prizes will be won can be a volunteer in your own Yorkers. "Absence makes us fourth Tuesday. time stories. and a tour of CCHGA’s new neighborhood. We offer train- grow fonder for the heart of the office and The Cheatham ing and support at no charge. Empire State." Upcoming County Museum space will be CHADD meetings You must be at least 18 years events will feature some of our Bowie Outdoor old and go through orientation, favorite treats "imported" from Club schedule taken. No business meeting is in Franklin which will help you become an old stomping grounds such as conducted during this annual For information about the effective volunteer. Volunteer the Finger Lakes region and, of event. Bowie Outdoor Club please CHADD Satellite group of assignments are geared to your course, Syracuse. Mr. Rick Hollis, historian, contact Kristina Giard at The Franklin (Children and adults schedule and what you wish to For more information, call author and former mayor of Williamson County Health with attention deficit hyperac- offer. For more information Robert Erianne at 269-3391. Charlotte, Tennessee, will give tivity disorder) is a new support please call me at 837-9556 or e- Dept. Fairview Clinic at 799- a presentation on Charlotte 2389 x 112 or group for parents of children mail me at hsmith@odsy- Patterson Turnbull, giving us a Knowles Center [email protected] or with AD/HD that meets once a health.com and I will be glad to fresh look at the iron industry as call Bowie Nature Park at 799- month at Hunters Bend send you a volunteer info pack- offers diabetes it affected Cheatham County. 5544. Elementary. The group meets et and application. Somebody support group Cost of the catered dinner is in your neighborhood will ben- the third Thursday of each $8.00 to be paid at the door. efit from your efforts. month from 6:30-8:30 and have The Knowles Senior MOMS Club Please make your plans to join guest speakers for the first half Center, located at 174 Rains us for this special night and of the meetings. Ave., Nashville, TN 37203, meetings please call the office by April Contact Pam Daley, Bellevue Creative offers a free support group for Bellevue MOMS Club 20 to let us know you’re com- Coordinator, at 497-5965 for diabetics facilitated by Activities South will be meeting at the ing so we can plan for plenty of more information. Vanderbilt Home Health on the Bellevue United Methodist food. To RSVP or for more last Tuesday of each month Playgroup Church at 7501 Old Harding from 11 a.m. - noon. Contact information, call the CCHGA Pike the first Thursday of each American Singles ABC Educational Play- Claire Herb at 743-3487. office at 615-792-3623. Golf Association group meets the 1st & 3rd month at 10:00 a.m. Free. For Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon. more information on this Singles Volleyball The American Singles Golf There are Creative Projects, Harpeth View MOMS meeting, call Tammy Robertson at 646-1006. Association is a national organ- Games, Recreation, Reading & Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m., sin- Toastmasters Mom's club has been sis- ization. The Nashville group Writing for children 2-5 Years, gle men and women play at tered into 2 new groups- meets every third Tuesday at Siblings encouraged to attend. “A Friendly Place to Meet and West End United Methodist Bellevue North and South. It is the Dan McGuiness Irish Pub at RSVP to Samantha Kirchner, Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth Church (across from Vanderbilt divided by geographical bound- 5:30 p.m. For more informa- Coordinating Parent, 615-646- View Toastmasters describe University). No charge, all skill aries. tion, please call 615-872-7788. 0960. their club meetings. You too, levels welcome. For more The new contact info for can discover how fun and easy information, call Rodney at Membership Travellers Rest it is to build self-confidence and 443-1896. West Nashville overcome your fear of public Garden Series speaking; skills necessary in Caring for the Area MOPS with Susan today’s business world. Visitors are always welcome! Meetings Caregiver support Come enjoy food, fun, sup- Overstreet are held weekly on Saturday port, and friendships while your group meetings Send Community mornings at 7:30 a.m. on the children enjoy time with loving Join Cheekwood and second floor of St. George’s Caring for the Caregiver, a caregivers in a nurturing learn- Travellers Rest gardener Susan Episcopal Church on Harding support group open to anyone ing environment. In addition to Overstreet for insights into his- Road (park in spaces located caring for an elderly relative or Calendar announcements childcare for pre-school chil- toric gardens. On Saturday, between the church and Belle spouse, meets every other dren, we'll also offer supervi- May 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 Meade City Hall). For more Monday at 5:00 p.m. at Jewish sion and activities for older sib- a.m. she will discuss Tennessee information call 654-4819. Family Service. There is no lings of pre-schoolers who are indigenous plants and period by email to charge. Call Teri Sogol at 354- homeschooled. West Nashville garden design. On Saturday, 1662 to register. Area MOPS (Mothers of June 3 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 Courthouse Preschoolers) Meets 2nd and a.m. she will discuss herbs and Quilters Guild in [email protected] 4th Monday of Every Month at their 19th century medicinal West Meade 9:30 a.m. until noon at St. Paul's uses. Each session includes a White Bluff Southern Methodist Church, guided tour of Travellers Rest’s Fellowship 5035 Hillsboro Pike because ornamental and herb gardens. Courthouse Quilt Guild Rummage Sale or mail them to Westview, mothering matters! Contact Each session is $6 per person, meets the second Monday of each month. Basic quilting Carol Ann Ford at 646-1912 or or attend both sessions for $10 There will be a rummage go to http://groups. per person. Limited space avail- classes are taught from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., projects sale on Saturday, May 5, 2006 P.O. Box 210183, yahoo.com/group/StPaulMOPS able, reservations highly rec- from 7:30 a.m. til 1:00p.m. The ommended. for the month start at 5:00 p.m., business session begins at 6:30 church is now collecting items Toastmasters at For more information visit for this sale. If you would like www.travellersrestplantation.or p.m., with projects finished Nashville, TN 37221. afterward. There is a “Sit-N- to donate any items to the sale NSCC g, or to make reservations call you my do so by bringing them (615) 832-8197. Sew” each 4th Saturday of the
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The May truly is America’s month Daughter’s On more than one occasion, Vet’s View has pontificated 1941. that the merry month of May should be deemed America’s May 20, Armed Forces Day, a day set aside to honor the View month. The activities of May, 2006, men and women serving today in our by Paula Underwood Winters should confirm it so. To wit...... armed forces. A great bit “thank you” to May 1, Loyalty Day (in the VFW), Vet’s View each of them! Interesting tidbits this week. My hus- LAW Day, also. The VFW sets aside May 28, Memorial Day program at band and his brother were the Southern by John Furgess each My 1 to call for activities highlight- beautiful Middle Tennessee State Rock band The Winters Brothers Band. Past VFW ing the importance of loyalty to our great Veterans Cemetery on McCrory Lane. Dennis (my brother-in-law) sent this National Commander nation and to its laws. Music, 1 p.m., Program at 2. Also, at 11 email to the WBB Yahoo group: Tim & Faith Soul 2 Soul ll Tour May 2, locally, is Election Day. This ol’ Vet encourages a.m., members of the Davidson County Veterans Southern Rock Connection all eligible Westview readers to exercise their great privilege, Coordinating Council will begin reading the names of those Nolensville TN: According to Gary and constitutional right, to vote. buried there since last Memorial Day. Vet’s View is proud to Budzak at The Columbus Dispatch Faith May 6, Greeneville VFW hosts Vietnam Veterans Day be guest speaker, and here’s your invitation to attend. Hill and Tim McGraw put on a dazzling activities, and Vet’s View is proud to be a speaker. May 29, Memorial Day program at the beautiful show to open their Soul2Soul II tour in a May 8, commemoration of V-E Day, Victory in Europe, Nashville National Cemetery, on Gallatin Road, in Madison. sold-out Nationwide Arena Saturday, observed during World War II, 1945. Music, 1 p.m., and Program at 2. April 22, 2006. Hill and McGraw are May 11, Dignity Memorial Wall planning committee May 28 and May 29 - Veterans from St. Augustine VFW once again performing for two consecu- meets as 3/4 replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington will be recognized as they arrive here after “walking from tive nights in Nationwide, but this time visits Nashville’s Woodlawn Cemetery, during September 29- Florida” to call attention to woefully inadequate VA budget. it's "in the round" on a multimillion-dol- October 1,2006. They will be honored at receptions following each Memorial lar stage. And with a Southern Rock May 12, Wounded Warrior Luncheon, 12-2 p.m, Titans Day ceremony this year - at West Nashville VFW Post 1970, Connection. In the song line up they Training Center, Baptist Sports Park, Metro Center; $100. Per 7220 Charlotte Pike, at about 3:30 p.m., and at Post 82, The came out and brushed backs as they did plate fundraiser for Disabled Operation Iraqi Freedom veter- American Legion, Inglewood, on Monday at about 3:30, May "Shotgun Rider", a Marty Robbins hit ans. Grand Ol’Opry’s Jan Howard (who had a son killed in 29. from 1975. This song was written by action in Vietnam) to sing “Wind Beneath My Wings”. For No other month, like May, has the possibilities for such Southern Rock veterans Dennis & more information, please call Mike Jones, Merrill-Lynch, stirring displays of Americanism, and love of country. Please Donnie Winters of The Winters Brothers 747-5600. Chairman is Nashville attorney, Sam also note that Nashville Shores plans an extensive “Salute To Band. The song was also recorded by The Bartholomew. Memorial Day” as our community observes the sacrifice of Winters Brothers Band on their first LP in May 14, Mothers’ Day this year coincides with anniver- those who fell in our defense, and that of our friends around 1976 on Atco / Atlantic records and has been a favorite of WBB fans and is still sary of the founding of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), in the world. At least, that’s this Vet’s View, What’s Yours? requested at shows. Hats off to Faith and Tim for doing a job well done worthy of a first show review. You can find the Why Not Have a Lottery? teams to the Super-Bowl! This review at NEWS www.timmcgraw.com. Speaking of writers favorite 6 round draft I wish they’d decide to record it! The NFL draft has covered choice for Notre Dame was And as all this was happening I read all the sports pages throughout Sports Nick Bundcotti. Nick went to that Phil Walden had died of cancer. He the country, and , of course, By Dick Green the Buffalo Bills and was later was the head of Capricorn Records that sport talk shows. The logical traded to Miami where he led the Winters Brothers were signed on for way to select the new players is Miami’s only undefeated team their records, which you can buy at to put all their names in a big bucket and let the teams draw in NFL - Nick led Miami to the Super-Bowl - where is www.westviewpublishing.com or out their names in order of their selection order. So what Nick - retired, about 3 years ago, he was in Canton, Ohio www.wintersbrothersband.com. would happen? The winners, the 49ers, the Cowboys, the to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Not bad for 6 Packers, the Dolphins, the Steelers and the Patriots would rounder. And, of course, my favorite late 3rd round pick still be the Super-Bowl winners. Why so? Just look at the who ended up in the Hall of Fame - why - He won four list of 1st round picks, All-American and Heisman trophy Super-Bowls - name, Joe Montana - a third rounder. Those winners - so what has happened to these first round picks? pickers should look a little closeer to the products coming Westview was founded in 1978 by the late Well, many of them lasted only 3 to 4 years, never led their out of college. Doug Underwood and is an independent, family-owned newspaper. I have compassion for men. I mates. THE WESTVIEW truly do. Many of them experi- The fact is that we have so many is published weekly by the Sex in Music City ence insurmountable torment in requests that we can’t even keep track of Westview Publishing Co., Inc. By Vision C. Nash 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 life since they can’t figure women them! We can’t possibly expect men to P.O. Box 210183 out. 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Page 4 -- Wednesday, April 26, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Politically Speaking I am pleased to report that progress on the Harpeth River trees the way they do? At the Downtown Public Library, Greenway is progressing rapidly on 2 fronts. First, the 615 Church Street, free parking available. Morton Mill Road/Riverside subdivision connection (visible Metro Council Neighborhood Crime Forums (West Precinct on from Old Harding Road) is nearing the point of asphalt Thursday, June 8th at 6:00-8:00 pm at 6730 Charlotte Pike) paving. The gravel base coat has been laid, and work will Report – the Metro Nashville Police Department will host discus- soon begin on the trailhead connection (shelter, plaque) and by Charlie Tygard sions of crime, enforcement and community involvement in parking lot (around 12 parking spaces). This section of the Councilman, 35th District Nashville’s neighborhoods (seating limited, pre-registra- trail, connecting the original pilot project located further up tion required with Erin Williams at 880-1810) Morton Mill Road, is due to the generosity and support from the Riverside The Metro Police Department – Special Investigations Division – Gang Unit Homeowners Association (approved the greenways easement with 95% support) has published a very informative booklet available to parents on called “Criminal and Rochford Construction, who is donating around $25,000 worth of paving for the Street Gang Identification Guide”. I found this booklet very informative on the “col- project (fulfilling an agreement with the Riverside HOA). ors” of the various gangs operating in Nashville and how to identify if your child In addition, the path has been laid out coming out of the Warner Parks (behind might be involved. In addition, a “Facts on Gangs – What Every Citizen Should the Ensworth High School campus) and ending at the Bellevue Exchange Know” fact sheet is also available on this same subject. To request a copy, call the Club/Youth Inc Sports Complex. Funding is mostly in place for beginning this seg- Metro Police Department at 862-7397. Parents of middle or school children espe- ment of the trail this summer and fall. This section has been aided by the support of cially might want to review this informative pamphlet for the telltale signs. Ensworth High School, who granted an easement as part of the new school’s I will be out-of-town from Sunday, April 23rd thru Tuesday, April 25th as part approval process) and Cecil Branstetter, who is finalizing a donation of land sur- of a group of Nashville leaders attending an inter-city visit to Chicago. Our goal is rounding the Sports Complex to the Bellevue Exchange Club. to review some of Chicago’s successes (and failures!) and see how these experiences The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods has scheduled several spring programs might benefit Nashville. This trip is part of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s through the Neighborhood Training Institute that may be of interest to residents and commitment to improving and enhancing our city. th neighborhoods in the 35 District. These include: As always, please feel free in contacting me at 243-3295 (cell), 256-7146 NES in our Neighborhoods (Monday, May 15th from 6:00-8:00) – What simple (work), 646-3295 (home), by fax at 256-7150 or by email at things can you do to offset the recent NES rate increase and why does NES trim [email protected]. Exchange Club Family Center Patron’s Party at The Palm
Left: Gary Baker, Honorary Board member and wife Terri Ray, candidate for Pegram Alderman Laura pictured with Board member, Don Holmes. To serve school, I was an active member Intern; in 1992 was a candidate the City of of the Pegram Fire Dept. and for the Tennessee House Right: Todd C. Foster, Executive Director, Mary and Pegram citi- again served as a firefighter (as Candidate-46th District; served Charlie Cook, supporters and community volunteers zens as an well as state certified medical four years as a Wilson County and Sharon Howard, community volunteer. elected responder) with PFD 2000- Election Commissioner; have Alderman. I 2003 and since then, I serve as been a State of Tennessee believe that a member of the PFD Auxiliary. Notary since 1998, served as we need to My husband, Robin Ray, is City of Pegram City Recorder use resources employed by Asuroin (wireless under three different mayors Senator & VP of Sister available to insurance). Our son, Richard (Aubrey Chambers, Warren educate ourselves and those we Houston Ray II completed his Miller, and Charles represent in order to find solu- high school education in 2005. Moorehead); received my State Cities host reception tions to our City challenges. I We are active members of our of Tennessee Certified value open communication and community through our church Municipal Clerk certification believe in doing whatever it and other local volunteer within three months of being takes to make things right. opportunities. hired as City of Pegram City I am employed as an I am the daughter of Loyd Recorder; served as City of Administrative Assistant and Pat Umstead (formerly of Pegram Alderman from 8/2001- II/Webmaster for the Vanderbilt Pegram, now semi-retired in 8/2003; and from 2003 - pres- Brain Institute, Vanderbilt New Johnsonville, Tennessee). ent, I serve as secretary of the University, promoting brain I am the grand daughter of Cheatham County Industrial awareness (since 1/2001). Wayne and Jean Umstead of Board. I have a Bachelor of Arts Kingston Springs. I have one We each have the chance to from Middle Tennessee State sister, Becky (Umstead) Wray learn from our past experiences University in International who lives in Kingston Springs and bring new life into old chal- Relations/Political Science with with her husband: Joe, and lenges in order to move forward minors in German and English. sons: Jeremy (Sanders) and into the future while maintain- I attended Pegram Elementary, Dusty. My husband is the son of ing today. Harpeth Jr. High (the first two Imogene (Anglin) Ray and the If elected, I will do my best years it was built), and graduat- late Richard Houston Ray of to represent the City of Pegram ed from Cheatham County Franklin, Tennessee. citizens to the best of my abili- Senator Doug Henry and Vice President of Sister Cities of Central High in 1984 (as Terri I served as a State of ty. Nashville Rita Richardson host a reception at Belmont Mansion Lynn Martin). During high Tennessee State Legislative for visitors from La Manche, France.
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 5 Afterward all had been said and Poised On Pen done many could only reply On the flip side of life By Jamey Mallonee “Hey, I was just following orders”. The Spirit of 76 dead-end street, Before long, what had been By Diane W. Repasky [email protected] When I was a kid around and being not only friendly lit- successful fun and games, the age of ten or so, several of tle worms, we were all curious became sheer drudgery and the Over the last few months, I’ve had a couple readers ask me my friends and I belonged to a about these strangers. We neighbor kids didn’t come how Larry & I met (although why, I’m not sure, unless it’s club. We called ourselves “The mounted our trusty, banana sad- around like they used to. As our because they think it’s kinda odd that two seemingly incompati- Conquerors”. I’m not exactly dled, Murray one speeds, and fearless leader, he created many ble people like us should wind up together, which is something sure why we named ourselves rode in circles and figure eights, strict rules and regulations and I’ve been pondering the wonders of for almost thirty years this as we never conquered any- popping wheelies and showing for the most part we sat idly by myself). (Perhaps I’ll start by telling you that when we told peo- thing, threatening only the off in the street infront of their and did nothing. Who could ple we were getting married, everybody [including everybody boredom associated with life in new house, hoping to glean a have known the bullying from we asked to be our attendants] did that “jaw-dropping-dumb- a small town. When we first little info while his family one kid could disrupt and utter- founded-blank-stare routine” that told us they were just a wee enacted this organization we unloaded their rented moving ly destroy what we had made? were what you might call a van. John was his name and By kicking-out those he didn’t shocked by our engagement.) (And could that possibly be casual fraternity (picture if you they had came from the far-off, care for and barring the entry of because we fought like HITLER and STALIN for the ENTIRE will the Little Rascals with beer mysterious land of Arizona. I anyone he didn’t like, building two years we dated leading up to this love-fest arrangement?...or and cigarettes). don’t have to tell you, we were a virtual wall if you will, he rid perhaps it was the fact that Larry had never even heard of a guy Nov this club of ours was deeply impressed, and he was our camp of any opposition. named Beethoven before I met him, whereas I found watching comprised of most any kid in soon indoctrinated into our lit- The tightened bonds of child- “Hee-Haw” to be just a bit against my better judgment.) the neighborhood who wanted tle happy-go-lucky clan. hood friendships presently At any rate, it was all because I was a “broke” college grad- to come and hang out. You may John as it turned out had a began to show wear, while his uate who had just come off the heels of being fired after three imagine a pre-playstation child- hidden side to his personality, Lord of the Flies rule ostracized months at my first “real” job as a Director of Christian Education hood. We always had a full what some might call a pushy and turned our buddies into in a church where the minister didn’t want a Director of Christian house, or old barn in the back organizer. Thinking back I either blindly loyal fanatics, or Education...and told me so by firing me (especially since I had yard as the case was. I suppose might call him a Nazi,,, as after scapegoats. been hired in the first place behind his back, when the Church being with this group represents his awkwardness of being the And what at one time had Council sent him to Europe on a little “vacation,” then hired me some of the most memorable shy new kid wore off; over the been a gaggle of close, fun-lov- [Surprise! Surprise!] while he was gone...to which he promptly times of my youth. We camped next few months, he began a ing friends soon became a out, told lies and thanks to the campaign to undermine the group of standoffish, suspicious made life...shall I say?...”holy heck”...then fired me in a thunder- snuck-publishing’s of Hugh lackadaisical, good timing strangers. Our once thriving, ous roar at the top of his lungs and The Finger Of God pointed Hefner we got all of the current, indifference of our easygoing inclusive club, became a dead toward the door). So there I was: Broke. And in a strange city. up-to-date, misinformation gang. Using the tools of any exclusive club and soon enough And unable to pay my bills. With no intention of going to sem- available about the opposite sex master propagandist; fear, that lively, weathered barn inary, but stuck with a seemingly useless Theology degree. And (good times). deceit, and out and out intimi- stood empty and silent, and we now working sporadically in jobs like selling shoes; making Along about the time dation, in no time he estab- had no one to blame, but our- Orange Julius-es; and, best of all, selling burglar alarms by going America was celebrating her lished himself as the boss. It selves. around in a great-big converted RV into nearly every mall in the 200th birthday, a shiny new kid happened so fast we hardly Evil triumphs when good state of Ohio, then conning unsuspecting shoppers into the thing moved onto our Daffoldil lined, knew it had happened. boys stand by and do nothing. (which we drove right into the inside of the mall), where I would Dear Dave, - Dave then lock the door behind us and give them my “sparkly-cheery, A few months ‘hi-I’m-a-Super-Model-with-a-story” lecture about the superior ago my girlfriend Dear Dave, benefits of owning a burglar alarm...and...more specifically...this and I opened a credit Our church just burglar alarm in particular. —That is, until the owner of the card account in both received a very gen- company, who was the guy driving the RV around, made it nec- of our names. Now, erous donation of essary for me to invest in one of his burglar alarms, just to keep we’re no longer dat- $100,000 in a single his blasted hands off me...at which point I found myself duly ing. How can I get stock. We’re looking unemployed again. And unable to pay my bills once more. my name off this at using this money So I decided to do what any unemployed college graduate account? own, and was thinking about in about five years to build a with a degree in Theology would do: Become a famous TV jour- Jeremy in Oklahoma City, OK opening my own business. The new sanctuary. Do you think problem is there are some tools we should leave the money nalist. ...Only...I discovered there was a little glitch to it: I need- Dear Jeremy, I still need and can’t afford. Do where it is or invest it else- ed an FCC license first. So I hunted around the city, and I found First, never open any kind you think I should get a small where? a nifty little recording studio, where they just “happened” to be joint account with someone loan – maybe $15,000 – to set starting up a new class for people wanting to get their FCC when you’re not married. up my shop and get into busi- Fred licenses. AND I ENROLLED! PRONTO! Second, never use credit cards ness? And there I was, in a class with about six guys all wanting again! Sounds like the credit George Dear Fred, to be famous radio D.J.s, and me, who intended to become the shark took a chunk out of you I’d get the money out of next Katie Couric. And during one class, these guys teased me and is still nibbling away. Dear George, there in a heartbeat. Parking mercilessly about being the only “girl” “there.” So I told them You need to call the credit I can’t recommend that you money in a single stock is an I’d fix them good: I’d bake them an apple crumb pie that would card company right now, and go into debt to start this busi- ultra-high risk. I’m guessing surely keep their mouths shut (or, at least, busy, chewing), and ness. Don’t get me wrong, I tell them to take your name off that the person who made this they took the bait. So I made my grandmother’s famous recipe the account immediately. Then, love it when a person has the donation viewed it as a great of apple crumb pie, took it into class, and distributed it with find out if there’s a balance on drive and talent to open their tax move for them, but it’s a the card. If there is, and it was own business. But right now really bad place for a church to pride. With even an extra piece left over to give to “that strange charged up while your name you’re unemployed and look- leave the money. guy” who “always stood in the archway, but never said very was on the thing, you’ll still be ing at going into debt. That’s The leadership of a church much.” He did have a name, I realized though (from other peo- liable for that amount. They not a good plan. is there to minister to the peo- ple who called him by it, if not from the profuse utterances that won’t release you from respon- According to the Small ple, and put together facilities emitted from his own mouth), and it was “Larry.” And though sibility for those purchases, but Business Administration, 80 and programs to help the con- he was odd (VERY odd), I nonetheless offered him a piece of my you can get off the hook for any percent of new businesses fail gregation and the community. scrumptious apple crumb pie. future charges. within the first five years due to They are not there to be single- “No thanks,” he said. “I’m on a diet.” After this, send them a cer- debt payments. I started my stock speculators and gamblers. I looked him top-to-bottom (as he leaned there in the arch- tified letter - return receipt business on a card table in my All churches have business way): Scrawny as a starved chicken. (As attractive too.) Baggy, requested - stating that you are living room years ago, so I people in them, and sadly they baggy, terribly baggy holey blue-jeans...all hiked up as high as know it can be done without no longer liable for any addi- end up bringing both good and they could possibly go, and prominently kept from dropping flat- tional charges on the card. You going into debt. bad business practices from the to-the-floor with a belt that was not only hooked in the front may even want to call them in a George, you have your out in the world into God’s few days to ensure they got the own tools and the know-how. house. This isn’t a good idea, (through a hole that seemed to have been carved in there with an letter. Find a place to work, do the either, because you have differ- ice pick)...but then, running clear-around to the back of his jeans, Get this done now, boss. jobs you can with the tools you ent motivations and different to finally come to rest in a belt loop squarely above his non-exis- Otherwise, you’re going to be have and then save up for the mission statements at work. tent tushie. Hair: literally looked like the proverbial “finger in in a lot of trouble, along with other tools you need. If you’re The Bible itself says to the socket” business. Glasses: crooked, with one lens that kept your ex-girlfriend, and that’s talented in your field and you “spread your money to seven, popping out...and masking tape actually, actually holding one of not my definition of fun! move slow and smart on this yes to eight portions, because the bows in place. (The fact is that I called him “Three Eyes” for - Dave deal, you’ll have a thriving you do not know what disaster several years after we first got married, and I’m pretty sure that business on your hands and no may come upon the land.” that’s what made him finally invest in contacts.) Dear Dave, debt to eat up the money you - Dave —Anyhow, this scrawny, frightful chicken-on-a-diet didn’t Not long ago I was laid off make. This way, you’ll own the * You can find more advice on want a piece of my delicious apple pie...and next week, I’ll tell from my job at an auto repair business instead of it owning finances and small business at you a little more about “us.” shop. I have some tools of my you! www.davesays.org Page 6 -- Wednesday, April 26, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Nashville Nostalgia Blakely Michelle Teal born by E.D. Thompson [email protected] Melissa Evans and is manager at O’Reilly’s Auto grandparents, Blake & Trapper Teal announce the Parts. They reside in their new DeeDee Evans and Gary & Do You Remember? her sister-in-law had been birth of their first child, house in Kingston Springs. Vickie Teal, as well as aunts Here is another variety of sending her my weekly col- Blakely Michelle Teal. Other family includes Stefani Evans and Tori Teal. memories, another smorgas- umn for a few weeks. She was Blakely was born April 20, bord of Nashville’s nostalgic so thrilled to hear about 2006 at 1:18 p.m. and tastes. Clemons and many other weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. She was Many of us pass the things I have stuck in my 20 inches long with blonde demolished home and acreage columns. I answered Skeezix hair and dark blue eyes. on Charlotte Pike just west of and told her she can read my Mother, Melissa Evans of the West precinct of the Metro weekly column online from Bellevue, attended Meigs Police Dept. My son was Westview by using www.west- especially intrigued by that old viewonline.com Magent, NSA & Hillwood home sitting deep in the Also, I have been hearing High, graduating in 2001. woods. He often said that he more from old Boy Scouts and Trapper Teal of West would like to see in it. Well, it old Camp Boxwell campers of Nashville, attended Bellevue is too late, now. The home and the 1930s and 1940s. I heard Middle & Hillwood High and much of the land have been from good friend Herman cleared in that area between Rogers, W. C. Gibson, and Charlotte and Interstate 40 to James Ivan Spain. I heard build a new shopping center. from Clyde P. Dunlap. We That old home was called enjoyed talking about being Mount Hickory, named in members of the Order of the honor of Andrew Jackson, and Arrow at Boxwell. I heard was the residence of one of from Walt Thompson (no rela- Nashville’s mayors at one tion.) Walt received his Eagle time. I have read that the Scout Award back in 1941. mansion was a two-story brick Lester Irwin now lives in house with about 15 rooms, Franklin, but he got his Eagle and dates back to about 1850. Scout Award as a troop mem- I also read that unmarked ber at Belmont Methodist graves of soldiers on both Church. I heard from Bob sides of the Civil War were on Teeple who grew up as a good, the property. ole Sylvan Park scout. I still Another building haven’t received any old pho- Nashvillians often pass, after tos from Boxwell. If you have her? She looks like a leaving the Baptist Hospital some, let me know. All I'm Sayin' Is... TeleTubby. and heading toward Charlotte Do you remember when by Susie Dunham Nuts. Pike, is the old Murphy School Lower Broad meant shopping I clicked on everything I building. That school has a at furniture stores and people wanted in a suit. ‘Industrial long line of history. working their finances at a … Hawaii, without a at a beach from 87 miles away strength bra, all-over slimming, When the school was built number of banks? In phase bathing suit, is virtually impos- through binoculars. complete coverage.’ in 1903, the building cost two, we remember Lower sible. I’m going to suck it up, My choices went from 75 $30,000. Not too long ago, the Broad as a run-down area. To celebrate the monumen- though. I’ll be darned if I’m to only 1 and that looked like a th 17,000-square-foot building Many good businesses moved tal event of our 35 anniver- going to fly half-way to the beach umbrella. sold for $1.3 million to St. out. X-rated movies and peep sary, Bossman and I are going moon and not swim in the I started over. Thomas Health Services. shows were locating there to Hawaii on that oh-so-talked- Pacific Ocean off The BIG My model didn’t want to Over the years, the school along with some good busi- about-second honeymoon. Island. try on any other suits. She was has had a variety of uses. nesses who were still trying to We’re going to schlep our 56 I’ve decided I’m going to having a bad TABSI day. While Hume-Fogg High hold onto decency in the area. and 54-year old bodies to buy a bathing suit. I just don’t I soothed her by telling her School was being built, stu- The third phase saw peep beaches half a world away. want to enter a store. it didn’t matter that she was dents went to Murphy School shows and sex shops moving It might be noteworthy, at Well, Fate was on my built for comfort and not for in 1910 before the high school out. We saw the Convention this point, to say that my body side (and in my mailbox) in the speed. I told her that she’d was completed. Center come to the area. is not the body that stood at the form of a Lands End catalog never hurt her virtual grandchil- In 1967 the school was a Restaurants went up. front of the church in 1971. Not that profiled their Virtual dren with sharp pointy parts special education school for Merchants Hotel was renovat- even close. Truth be known, Model. I forgot I’d used The and that she was a good person the developmentally disabled. ed. Second Avenue was devel- Bossman isn’t legally married Virtual Model when I was look- who deserved to wear an attrac- In the 1970s, it became a oped. Many Nashvillians to almost half of me. ing for long underwear for my tive bathing suit and have a school for pregnant students. made renovated locations on We’re going to fly for days, 76-year old Mom this past marvelous time at a virtual Big From 1994 until 2004, it was Second Avenue as their perma- well at least half a day, to get to Christmas. Island of her own with her Metro School’s first nent residences. Hawaii and its beaches. We’re Saved by the Internet! I Bossman. Alternative Learning Center Do you remember the his- going to The Big Island. Not won’t have to try the blasted It worked. for zero-tolerance offenders. toric three-story building with Oahu, or Maui, but the BIG things on in stores with the pos- She tried on more suits. It Since I have been writing the painted, red-and-white Island. Not that I’m self-con- sibility of a human seeing me. I was tedious at times, but the this weekly column, and have checkerboards? Acme Farm science about The Awful can have my Virtual Model do two of us finally made a deci- had the three nostalgia books Supply on the corner of First Bathing Suit Issue, to be know it for me. sion and I took a second mort- published, I have heard from Avenue and Broadway seemed as TABSI from now on, but The Perfect. gage out on the house to pur- more old friends than you can to brave many storms. But, BIG Island? And beaches. I I found the site and started chase one. imagine. And, I mean old finally, in 1999, it was gone! I usually convince Bossman to trying suits on my model. It should be here sometime friends! I have kept track of remember the old, wooden go to a beach on a cold day so “Geesh. She doesn’t look next week. how many friends from whom floors where farmers came in there’s no worry about TABSI. half bad in that one.” I was feel- That should give me I have heard that were students to buy their farm supplies and I hear there are no cold ing pretty good about TABSI. enough time to muster up the at Clemons School on Twelfth their seed for planting. Do days in Hawaii. Not even on Then I remembered the courage to try it on in a dark Avenue South. That means, you remember seeing the hun- The BIG Island. model had my Mom’s measure- closet and eventually convince we were friends as much as 75 dreds of baby chicks hatched I’m toast. ments. myself to get out of that closet years ago. I began Clemons there in an incubator? A few pounds have been Blast-it-all-bad-word. into the Hawaiian sun and onto School in 1930 as a first grad- It is amazing to find out shed, but not enough to make I measured myself in a dark the beaches with Bossman. er. many things while reading! In me comfortable with TABSI on closet and posted the results. You can say aloha to Susie Recently, I heard from the 1400s, a law was set forth a beach, near a beach or looking What the heck happened to at [email protected]. number 16. Surprisingly, I that a man was not allowed to had an e-mail one day from an beat his wife with a stick no old neighbor, a play mate, and thicker than his thumb. a Clemons School friend Hence, we have “the rule of April & May Birthdays named Alice Turney. Many of thumb.” you may know her. In the All of us know how much APRIL 26 APRIL 29 neighborhood, we knew her as farm land and forests are being Donald Smith APRIL 30 Send Birthdays to P.O. Skeezix, a name which her developed, but I read that 38% APRIL 27 Pat Curran Box 210183 father gave her. Her married of North America is still Travarta Booker MAY1 Nashville, 37221 name is Alice Turney wilderness. Jerry Knapper Jerry Baker FAX: 662-0946 Kennedy. Well, so much for this APRIL 28 MAY 2 E-mail: westview78@ I was shocked to hear that week. Now, I’ll go back to my Herman Green MAY 3 aol.com she now lives in Colorado, and reading…
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 7 Westview’s News from White Bluff
April 26, 2006 Group marks Earth Day observance with Field of Dreams tree plantings by Richard Edmondson important for the children to have an enriching experience Listen…as the trees sing their that they can base some of their songs, in the wind, learning on—to make the earth Lyrics and melodies for the a better place and to learn about spirit’s senses the value that trees provide,” said Tiffany Elliott, owner of —from “The Song of the New Responses Family Child Trees,” Native American poet Care. John Trudell Using some of the money from her own business, plus a All over the world last sum donated by the White Bluff Saturday people celebrated United Methodist Church, Earth Day, and here in White Elliott was able to spearhead a Bluff nine adults, assisted by drive to purchase—and then four children, marked the occa- plant in the ground—eight trees sion with a noble endeavor— at the Field of Dreams the planting of trees. Playground. “The park needed the The trees include ashes, shade, and I think that it’s maples, and oaks, seven of
What will eventually grow into a tall oak tree is planted next to the Field of Dreams playground. Kneeling left to right are: Savannah Atwood, Rebecca Atwood, and Tiffany Elliott; standing are Henry Elliott and Eric Elliott; the two children in the foreground are Kyler Elliott and Emily Bell. A total of eight trees were planted at the playground on Earth Day. which Elliott and her group of do more to preserve the earth— going on by park supporters is a helpers planted just outside the and further, she says, that taking drive to raise money for the play area, and one inside. care of the earth should start construction of bathrooms— “It’s for Earth Day, and also right here at home. currently park visitors must rely just to make the park a shady “The first thing we did on two porto-potties situated at place for the kids to play, where when we got here, is the chil- the edge of the parking lot. it won’t be quite so hot,” she dren started picking up the trash “That would be something said. in the park.” wonderful to include as well.” Elliott says humans should She said another effort Josh Fratangelo excavates a hole for tree planting inside the playground, with help from Anthony Spicer and his two children Ethan and Cameron Patchwork Players to offer summer ‘drama camp’ for kids by Tracy Lucas Children will participate in with counselors, and that we To children summer vaca- acting classes and theater really had to gear it to a smaller tion means freedom, fun, and games, as well as participate in range in ages. We want every- new adventures. Your child can rehearsals for a stage play to be one to get the full experience.” catch all of those and more this presented on the three week- The camp is geared for summer at the Patchwork ends following the camp. Kids ages 7 to 13 and will be limited Players’ “Schoolhouse Rock enrolled should bring their own to 15 participants. Junior” Day Camp. bag lunches. The post-camp play which At a cost of $250 per child, “The last time we did a will be presented to the public the camp will run five days a summer camp, two years ago in will be entitled “Schoolhouse week for a two week period, Dickson, we had a wide range Rocks Junior”, and is based on starting on June 19 and ending of children, from five to six- the classic Saturday morning on June 30. The all-day ses- teen, and more than we expect- cartoon you may remember sions will be held at the ed to sign up,” said camp direc- from your own childhood. Kids Patchwork Players theater tor Leo Sochocki. “We’ve will be dressed in full costume space at 202 Commerce Street learned from experience that and will perform some of the Tiffany and Eric Elliott carry a tree inside the playground (behind El Monte Restaurant) there’s a benefit to smaller show’s songs, such as “I’m Just for planting in White Bluff. classes, and one-on-one time (Continued on page 9) Are you writing a book? Westview Publishing can help you go from writing stage to the finished stage or a bookstore quality book. Our plans start as low as $499. Call our offices today at (615) 646-6131 for more information Patchwork Players’ Patchwork Players camp...(Continued from White Bluff) a Bill” and “Conjunction longtime Patchwork Player cast ple, who may all be very differ- ‘Smoke on the Junction.” member, whose son, Jake, will ent, come together and give Sochocki said the $250 fee attend. themselves to a project over the Mountain’ opens Friday may seem like a lot, but is actu- “We’re signing him up course of several weeks. The Patchwork Players the Patchwork theater at 202 ally a bargain compared to because we just want him to “You have to learn to be production of “Smoke on the Commerce Street. other similar drama camps. know that there’s more out willing to risk looking silly now Mountain” will start this Friday For ticket reservations and “Other types of camps have there that he can do—we don’t and then, and learn that it’s not and run through May 14. show times call 615-943-8981 costs that parents pay through- make him do anything, of going to kill you. You begin to Performances will be held at out the year, like for dues or course, but it’s important to us form a family with each other. equipment, and you bring a lot that he knows that he can be Plus it’s a different kind of dis- Reception Location For Rent of the supplies from home. If involved in things like theater cipline than you generally learn you compare Patchwork to and singing, the arts in gener- with other things. Most things Weddings • Wedding Receptions other drama camps, our price is al,” said Whited. are moment to moment, you Company Parties• Class Reunions • Jr./Sr. Proms 50 percent—and in a couple of “There’s a place for Scouts have to practice to make a catch Any size party up to 400 people. cases, even 25 percent—of and sports, too—sure! But we or something, that happens, and “Let Us Plan Your Complete Party!” what they’re charging. It really want him to try a variety of dif- then it’s over. This, you have to is a good deal if you take the ferent things and be aware that come back to day after day, and Catering Available • Large Dance Floor time to shop around.” there’s plenty for him to choose keep at it, and the payoff is Call to reserve: Campers will audition on from in life,” she added. huge. They’re not going to (615) 352-8424 May 17th to see which roles Sochocki echoed her feel- believe what it feels like to see or fax: (615) 353-6550 they will get. Sochocki says, ings. the show come to life at the end “This isn’t to say, you know, “There are plenty of kids of the camp, and that’s what it’s this kid’s in and this one’s out there who may not be inter- all about,” he added. not—it’s just to find out who ested in athletics, or outdoor In the process, he said, kids can sing, who can do what, and camps, and we want those kids can sometimes learn they have which role is best for which to have somewhere to come and talents and skills they they child, so we can get an idea learn too. This is just as impor- never dreamed they had. what we’re working with. tant. I’m not knocking the other “It’s especially fun to see, They’ll all have important camps at all—I’m just saying for example, a young girl get parts.” that we forget about the arts handed a hammer for the first Campers will also get some sometimes, and some kids time in her life, and realize that hands-on experience in what might need this to build up the she can swing it as good as any- it’s like to build theatrical sets. confidence they may not have body. It’s great to get to watch Plus there is even an opportuni- in other areas.” them go through learning that ty for children who are not The Patchwork Players they can do it, that they are enrolled in the camp to have a emphasize that confidence capable, and they keep that part in the production, though building will be one of the key with them when they leave.” keep in mind that camp points in the camp curriculum. For a camp application or enrollees will be given the larg- “You have to build that additional information call the er acting roles in the play. trust. And that’s the thing with theater at 615-943-8981, or go One of the adults who will theater,” Sochocki said. “You by in person. Sign-up deadline assist in the direction of the have to show these kids what is May 17. Tuition is payable on camp is Tammie Whited, a happens when a group of peo- sign-up.
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 9 Westview’s News from Fairview
April 26, 2006 Finding exercise and friendship: Outdoor Club hits the trails in Bowie Park There are ten of us on this Club? Well basically, says think it was a bobcat. You know outing. We have a health educa- Giard, it’s pretty simple. there are some (bobcats) back tor, a minister, a reporter, an “It’s to promote physical in the park here,” announces information technology spe- activity, to get people to come Gary Wedgwood, pastor at cialist, real estate agent, an ex- together and exercise together. Westview United Methodist Marine and his wife, and Also it creates accountability, if Church and frequent participant more…and, oh yes, we also I know, for instance, ‘Oh in club hikes, as the group pre- have two dogs with us, so I Chuck’s going to show up pares to depart. guess that actually makes 12... today. I need to be there at 10 so “I couldn’t figure out any- But collectively all togeth- I don’t disappoint him.’ So it thing else it could have been— er we comprise the Bowie Park creates friendships like that.” the size, shape, and color and Outdoor Club. The club gets together how quick it was,” the pastor The club meets five times a Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 adds. week, and your only ticket for a.m. and 6 p.m., and Saturdays “What size was it?” I ask, membership is a healthy atti- at 10 a.m. Always the central my interest suddenly piqued tude and a love for the great meeting place is the parking lot since I had heard recently— outdoors. near the restrooms at the picnic from Bowie Park program “We just wanted to start up area in front of Lake Van. From director Melissa Bell—that some non-competitive ways to this gathering point club mem- there was at least one bobcat Members of the Bowie Park Outdoor Club gather around exercise, because not every- bers will then embark upon a known to be living in the park. Park Director Wade Hooper, seated in vehicle. body’s a jock, you know?” says hike, usually lasting a half hour “Well it was like a big Kristina Giard, a co-founder of to an hour, over some portion of cat—you know, it didn’t look Marine who now works as a “We’ve been talking about the club. the expansive 17 miles of trails like a fox or coyote or anything Williamson County paramedic. hiking all morning, so that’s But that’s only part of why that make up Bowie Nature else,” Wedgewood replies. “So does this bring back what we were going to be doing Giard started the organization; Park’s trail system. Somebody yells out, “I’d memories of the Marine today,” says Judy, who works the other reason is it’s part of Bowie Nature Park. For love to see something like Corps—marching through the as an insurance claims adjuster. her job. those who may not know, it’s that!” prompting Wedgewood woods and stuff?” I ask. There’s a lot of getting Kristina is a health educa- the crown jewel of Fairview—a to suggest that we take the He laughs, replies, “Well, tor, and her duties with the whopping 722 acres consisting Sycamore Springs Trail, the it’s a little less intense.” (Continued on page 11) Williamson County Health mostly of pine forest that has path on which he saw the ani- Department consist of setting become a haven for hikers, mal. The trail traverses what Board approves sewer up exercise programs, includ- mountain bikers, and equestri- Wedgewood refers to as the ing walking and hiking activi- ans. “wilderness” portion of the ties, in the Fairview area. “A couple of weeks ago I park. It’s a suggestion which is contract; no signing date set So what is the philosophy saw something out here on the met with enthusiasm, and so we The Board of the provision now seems to behind the Bowie Park Outdoor Sycamore Springs Trail—I start out. Commissioners last week have some qualifications We don’t see the park’s res- approved a contract which attached to it. ident bobcat. But what does would pave the way for an his- “Your rates will be frozen meet our eyes is nature in all of toric transfer of the city’s water for five years unless for some its glory. The dogwoods are and sewer department over to reason the Water Authority of nearing the tail end of their sea- the Water Authority of Dickson Dickson had to make a rate son, but on this day are still in County. increase above what yours are riotous bloom. While the contract has not across their whole system,” Not all of us in our group been signed as yet, commis- Cantrell said. know each other. For some of sioners essentially agreed to the Currently the rates paid by us, myself included, it’s our terms of a takeover of the city’s Fairview rate payers are higher first encounter with the ailing water and sewer system than those paid by WADC cus- Outdoor Club, while two of our by the WADC—thus eliminat- tomers system-wide. number—Mike and Judy ing itself as a utility provider to A signing date for the con- Betzold—weren’t even aware ratepayers. tract has not been set yet, how- of the club’s existence; they Over the past several ever, the formal inking of sig- simply saw the rest of us con- weeks the proposed contract natures will result in com- gregating in the parking lot and has undergone a lengthy mencement of a project to lay spontaneously joined on the process of revisions and adden- sewer transmission lines spot. That’s kind of how it is dums, some of which were between Fairview and the Ashley Job, center, displays a t-shirt on which has been with the Bowie Outdoor Club. insisted upon by the WADC, WADC’s sewage treatment printed her contest-winning drawing promoting "Operation You come. You see. You’re in. said city attorney Larry facility in Jones Creek. Cantrell. The laying of the line will Clean Sweep," a campaign to clear litter from Fairview “We pulled up to go walk- He said an earlier pledge result in the lifting of a state streets. Joining Ashley are Maarika Mann, classroom ing ourselves and just kind of fell into the group this morn- by the WADC not to raise rates imposed moratorium on sewer teacher at Westwood Elementary School, left, and art ing,” says Mike once we get out for Fairview customers for a connections that Fairview has teacher Louise Braswell. Operation Clean Sweep was on the trail. period of five years has been been living under since held Saturday. Betzold, I learn, is a former left in the contract. However, December of 2004. Bowie Park trails...(Continued from Fairview) JadJad A.A. Duncan,Duncan, acquainted like this going on as Fairview in the 1950s. Bowie ways. But as I leave I can’t help Attorney at Law our group winds its way Park is what it is today because thinking that this Outdoor Club 4908 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209 through the loblolly pines—for of her highly regarded land thing could catch on. It’s cheap- Phone: (615) 297-1062 as Giard said, the Bowie Park management and conservation er than joining a fitness cen- Email: [email protected] Outdoor Club is as much about efforts. ter—it’s free actually—and it’s making and keeping friends as We come to the Little all about friendship. it is about exercise. Turnbull Creek and April Near Lake Byrd we Kantz, a real estate agent, encounter park director Wade removes her shoes and wades Hooper, who is traveling in across, stepping contemplative- what passes for luxury in ly through the splendorous and Bowie Park—a two-seater all- nourishing sunlight. The rest of terrain vehicle known as a us, including Mike the Marine, Gator. Hooper is an outdoor slog through with our footwear photographer whose favorite still on. We end up having to photo subject is the park he navigate two crossings of the oversees. Our group pauses for stream. a chat with him. “It’s a beauti- Meanwhile Faye Owen is ful day for a walk,” he says. I telling me the story of how the have my camera with me; coin- group Friends of Bowie Park cidentally Hooper has his also. came into being. The upshot of this is we end up “In ’93 or ’94 there was a photographing each other. severe storm—it was an ice Eventually saying goodbye storm—and a lot of the trees to Hooper, we move on rest- came down, and the city was lessly down the Sycamore going have a logging company Springs Trail, spotting at one come in and log the trees, and point our first glimpse of land- that’s when the Friends start- based wildlife—a furtive crea- ed—was to monitor that and ture which darts into the under- make sure they didn’t take trees growth bordering the trail as we that were not damaged,” she advance upon it. says. No one knows for sure The Friends of Bowie Park what it was, but someone sug- have since become the park’s gests facetiously that maybe it most staunchly loyal and out- is a “rattlesnake-lizard.” spoken advocates. Most of the “A ‘rattlesnake-lizard?’ I members live here in never heard of one of those,” I Fairview—but there are people comment. outside the city who have come “Neither did any of us until to love Bowie Park as well and just now,” laughs Mike. who visit regularly. Giard says Chuck Owen, who works Team Green, a Nashville out- as an IT specialist at Vanderbilt, door club, sometimes organizes draws an analogy to the fabled excursions to Fairview for “jackelope,” and we all laugh it hikes through the park. off. Chalk it up to the inex- “On the first Saturday of haustible variety of nature— the month we are posted on though the passing of this their web site, and sometimes year’s Earth Day brings to mind larger groups from the how precarious it all could be. Nashville area will come. As we walk, the famed We’ve had up to 21 people Joyce Kilmer poem comes to before,” she said. “They adver- mind…I think that I shall never tise for us on the first Saturday see, a poem as lovely as a of the month, and they have tree…It’s a poem I believe Dr. thousands of members on their Evangeline Bowie must have email list.” known well. It is said that with Eventually we make our the help of local children she way back to Lake Van and the planted more than half a million parking lot. Here we all say pine trees when she settled in goodbye and go our separate Easter celebration at the Waterford Assisted Living
The Waterford Assisted Living would like to thank the Bellevue Home School group for coming to our facility for an Easter cele- bration. They sang, played the piano and violin and read the Bible to our residents. Afterward we all went outside for an Easter egg hunt and game. The residents enjoyed the cross neck- laces made for them and appreciated how the children served them their desserts first. The children enjoyed the Easter egg hunt in the backyard. It speaks well of the children of our com- munity that they do such nice things for their elders.
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 11 w s from Grassl w April / May 2006 an Ne d Local hit songwriters take the stage at Bravo
On Friday, April 28 years. He attended Belmont Hillsboro Road in the old ed and can be made at 794- information on Bravo, please Tommy Lee James, Thom college, then signed on with Grassland Hardware building. 6821 or at info@bravocre- visit www.bravocreativearts- McHugh, and friends will give MCA publishing. McHugh’s Reservations are recommend- ativeartscenter.com. For more center.com. a performance to benefit first #1 came when Tracy Bravo Creative Arts Center, a Byrd recorded “Holding non-profit arts center for chil- Heaven” back in the early Area’s largest Open dren and teens in the 90’s. Since then, McHugh has Grassland area of Franklin. written hits for artists such as Kenny Chesney, Randy House set for April/May Travis, Faith Hill, Little Texas, Trace Adkins, Gretchen Wilson, Leann Rimes, John Michael Montgomery, and the Dixie Chicks Thom is signed with Clint Black’s publishing group, Black Top Music, and also lives in Franklin with wife and two children.
Tommy Lee James was If you are looking to buy a beginning April 27 and ending Association of Middle born and raised in Roanoke, home in the next 18 months, on Sunday, May 7. A compre- Tennessee sponsors the event Virginia. He picked up his first you won’t want to miss the hensive home guide will be each year to provide a com- instrument at age six, and area’s largest open house available at area Kroger and prehensive look at new home played in bands during his beginning April 27 through Eckerd stores beginning building in the area. The show teen and college years at May 7 during the Southern Wednesday, April 26. The gives visitors an idea of what Radford University. A move to Showcase of New Homes guide has details about each is available for purchase in a Nashville came in the 80’s, Bravo director Lori sponsored by the Home home including pictures and variety of price points and and the move proved to be the Terlikosky says, “Both Builders Association of directions. There is no cost for locations,” Smith said.The right one as he was soon Tommy and Thom have been Middle Tennessee. Randall attendance. The seven county Home Builders Association of signed to a writing deal at very supportive of the young Smith, event chairman and area includes: Davidson, Middle Tennessee is a 1,000- Reba McEntire’s publishing musicians in the community. president of Celebration Williamson, Rutherford, member voluntary non-profit group. After two years as a Over the years they have Homes and the Craig Sumner, Wilson, Maury and trade association dedicated to writer, Tommy was asked to taught songwriting to youth Company, said over 75 homes Cheatham. Smith said the promoting the American join Reba’s band. He spent and mentored teens that are in a seven county area are annual event is held to give a dream of home ownership for two years on the road with interested in pursuing careers open for visitors offering comprehensive look at the all residents of Middle Reba...during which time in the music business. Thom potential home buyers the new home building industry Tennessee. For more informa- Reba recorded Tommy’s “And regularly gives up his Friday chance to comparison shop and trends in technology and tion, contact them at (615) Still” and took it to number night’s to coordinate the local the homes ranging in price building. 377-1055 or visit one. Tommy has also penned youth bands that perform at from the $130s to just under “The Home Builders www.hbamt.net. hits for artists such as Martina Bravo. Tommy and Thom $1,000,000. “With free admis- McBride, Cyndi Thompson, encourage the young perform- sion, the Showcase is a won- Tim McGraw, Lonestar, Jo ers and offer insight into the derful opportunity for people Dee Messina, Brooks & professional field of writing, who want to buy a home to Annual Hosta Sale Dunn, Gary Allan, and Little performing, and production. see what is on the market and Cornelia Holland, president of the Middle Tennessee Big Town. James currently Now they have offered to to comparison shop homes in Hosta Society. writes for Barbara Orbison’s share their talents in a special different price ranges, neigh- Event: Annual Hosta Sale - over 240 varieties available publishing company, Still showcase that will also borhoods and builders across Sponsor: Middle Tennessee Hosta Society Working Music, and makes include area teens and special the Middle Tennessee area,” Date: Saturday, May 13th his home in Franklin with wife guest artists. The evening will Smith said. “The event show- Time: 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and two children. be a great mix of professional cases the work of 23 of the Location: Parking Lot of Maryland Farms YMCA - Thom McHugh is a and amatuer musicians.” Nashville area’s best home- Brentwood, TN Nashville native and BGA The April 28 show begins builders.” Contact: Cornelia Holland, 615-794-4153 or plan- graduate who also began play- at 7:30pm. Admission is just The annual event runs [email protected] ing in bands during his teen $5. Bravo is located at 2227 Thursdays through Sundays
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Page 14 -- Wednesday, April 26, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper First United Pentecostal Church Annual Music & Arts Showcase First Church Nashville, May 3rd at 7:30PM. Put it on annual gala event, showcase live, just for you! The commu- nity is invited! located in their lovely new your calendar and come support some awesome, artistic talent. church at 7512 Charlotte Pike is the community’s youth! You never know, you may be hosting their annual Music & The Kids and Youth group, seeing a future Broadway star Arts Showcase, Wednesday, (ages 5-24) performing in this or American Idol…performing Carl’s 4991 Hwy 70 E. Woman’s White Bluff YELLOW DUCK Bar B Que 797-4020 1707 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, TN Club & Grill 799-5655 “We’re More Than Just A Bar-B-Que Restaurant” “FRESH FOOD PREPARED WITH PASSION” awards and Sunday 10:30-2:30 Monday & Tuesday closed NEW LUNCH MENU bake off Wednesday & Thursday 10:30-6:00 Friday 10:30-7:00 Saturday 10:30- 6:00 MEAT & THREE ONLY $6.95! The GFWC/TFWC Thank you for your cooperation and patronage Mon.:11am- 3pm, Tues.-Sat.: 11am - 2pm • Starting Sunday, April 16th: 11am - 6pm • Bellevue Woman’s Club will for the past 14 years! Thanks, Carl Teitloff hold its annual awards pro- DINNER gram on Tuesday, May 2nd, at Tues. - Thurs. 5:30 - 9pm Bellevue Presbyterian Church Fri. - Sat. 5:30 - 10pm at 7 p.m. Awards will be pre- sented to winners of the stu- dent short story and poetry contest. Also recognized will be the winner of the club’s college scholarship and the high school student who will attend the 2006 Tennessee Leadership Seminar. Winners’ names will be announced in an upcoming issue of the Westview. Also, the Bake Off to be held in conjunction with the Bellevue Picnic is open to the public. Everyone is encour- aged to enter. Three judges COUPON will select the best of the best beginning at 11 a.m. Rib-eeye Special If you have questions or would like more information Only $5.99/lb.! on the Bake Off, call Karen Bachelder at 662-5402 or Offer expires 4/30/06. Lena Walker at 356-7450.
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Page 16 -- Wednesday, April 26, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper 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 Bellevue Blue Sox Bring Home 2006 Spring Fling AA NIT Championship www.BellevueBlueSox.com three wins to take home the This past weekend, the championship and that is just 11U Bellevue Blue Sox com- what they did. Albert Mitchell peted at the Donelson pitched a complete game 4 – 2 Sportsplex in the 2006 Spring victory over the Dickson Fling AA NIT, which was a Rattlers. Michael Ryan won USSSA AA 2006 USSSA the next game assisted by World Series Qualifer Reed Johnson 3 – 2 over the Tournament to be held in Mt. Juliet Sliders. In the Johnson City, Tennessee. “Our Championship, Bronson guys made some major strides Weaver pitched and the Blue this weekend in their ability to Sox bats exploded and the keep focused until the job is championship belonged to the done,” said head coach Bellevue Blue Sox in just four Michael Ryan. innings with a 10 – 0 win over In Saturday’s game one, the Tennessee Sidewinders. the Blue Sox took on Mount “This was a total team Juliet’s TN Sidewinders. effort to claim a birth in the Michael “Little Man” Ryan USSSA AA 2006 USSSA was the winning pitcher and World Series Qualifier Albert Mitchell got a save. Tournament,” added Coach The Blue Sox then returned to Ryan. “There was not a man play in a late night contest vs. on the team that did not play a Brentwood Mudcats and in major roll in this champi- spite of a masterful pitching onship.” “The exciting thing is Top row L-R: Michael Ryan – P,3B,C / Albert Mitchell – SS,P / Ashton Hicks – C,OF / job by Bronson Weaver, the that we still are not as good as Zack Lannan – CF / Don Mitchell – OF / Sal Neglia – IF,OF,RP Blue Sox defense struggled we can be if we keep this level Bottom row L-R: Reed Johnson – 1B, RP / Grayson Holmes – LF, IF / Carter Pitts – 2B, and bats had gone cold from of determination.” The World OF / Will Harris – RF, SS / Bronson Weaver – 3B, P, OF the earlier contest. The Blue Series is exciting to think Sox were very much the about but it will take some money and folks like total travel cost of around club, the Tennessee favorite but found themselves major community / local busi- Chaffin’s Barn Dinner $5,000+ to attend a World Timberwolves this Friday 1-1 with a 3-4 loss to the ness support to get these guys Theatre, Lane Appraisal, Series event, we will need night in a 6:30 & 8PM double Mudcats. to Johnson City to represent Sharon Lillicrap at 300- some special contributions.” header at Reece Smith Jr. On Sunday, the Blue Sox Bellevue. Running a team like HOME and Publix have been The Bellevue Blue Sox Park. Admission is free and needed to run the table with this costs a great deal of wonderful supporters. With a host an 11U major league the food is wonderful. 31st annual Harding Art Show and reception May 4-6
The 31st annual Harding participating artists. Everett Raymond Kinstler and niques. Another possible story Art Show will be May 4 – 6. This year’s featured artist landscape painter Scott L. is a focus on Jason himself – This Free event is open to the is Jason A. Saunders from Christensen. He is represented his beautiful scenic paintings public on Friday and Leipers Fork. He began his by several galleries in the capture the Southeast from an Saturday. In fact, guests can painting career at David Southeast. Jason will be work- authentic perspective. celebrate Cinco De Mayo Lipscomb University as a stu- ing with Harding students on All events will take place with margaritas, wine and dent of Dawn E. Whitelaw. He Tuesday, May 2 – helping at Harding Academy – 170 hors d’oeuvres as they gaze has been fortunate to have them learn more about paint- Harding Place. upon art from more than 60 studied with renowned painter ing and some of the tech-
Jason Saunders, left, is one of the artists fea- Hillwood’s Greensleeve Players tured. present musical ‘Grease’ The Greensleeve Players and rock and roll. are played by Martha Fuentes, at Hillwood High School will Grease opened on Melissa Arellano, Kelsey perform the musical “Grease” Broadway in 1972 and was Dale, Ali Bowen and Shamiso in the Hillwood auditorium nominated for seven Tony Maosa. The T-Birds are April 27th, 28th, and 29th. awards. It has been a long- played by Matthew Cutright, Performances will be at 7:00 standing favorite with musical Kap Sum, Paul Whitman, p.m. with an additional encore goers. It features classical Jeffrey Ketchum and Rhett performance on Thursday, rock and roll tunes and fifties Pratt. May 4, 2006. dance numbers. The play is directed by The rock and roll musical, The play features Rahwa Nancy Sharp, drama teacher written by Jim Jacobs and Mehari as the sweet and inno- at Hillwood High School. Warren Casey, depicts the life cent Sandy who falls for the Admission is open to the of teenagers during the popu- tough, but soft-hearted greas- public. Doors will open at lar 1950’s - the classic era of er, Danny Zuko, played by 6:15 for evening performanc- bobby socks, convertible cars, Luke Earls. The Pink Ladies es.
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 17 whole play but we had to go for a long time. We've caught and share what we have done outside because a little boy others but they were too big (a thing a lot of Church of Homeschool Happenings had pulled the fire alarm. Well and I would have to let them Christ do). We set goals and paper plates and I had fun that's all. Hope you had a go. I'm glad I havea snake for Rebekah and I have set our 1st Grade making fans and masks out of good week. Bye. a little while. goal for platinum so we have News them. And we went to visit See ya next week -- we'll to get 1000 points. On Granny Sarah. Her birthday 4th Grade be back in school then! Saturday I went to a nursing by Corban Sterrett was yesterday. I made her a News home and sang and played my I didn't have Monday mask and a card. She turned by Isaiah Dructor 5th Grade fiddle for the residents. They school this week but, we did 72. I do crafts almost EVERY News are all so sweet and I really do school at home. Not all day. I invent things like Today was our by Haley Butler enjoy playing for them. week though. Mom said we masks, fans, prize machines, Easter/Spring break! We did- n't even have to go to school. This past Monday we could take a break! It was a games, mermaid games, 6th & 7th fun week because I got to play marakacas, and jewelry boxes. My brother, Joshua, and I were on spring break. On outside a whole lot. I'm glad I I even make a paper ring to go went to Darrin's house for a Mondays I always go to Grade will get to see my friends this in the jewelry box. paintball war. It was really enrichment class and the other by Kayci Totty Monday. I missed Kayleigh My daddy is going to fun. I didn't get hit at all! I just days I do my school work at the most! That's all. build me and sissy a tree got "shrapnel." That's when a home. My Grandmother has Hey Everyone!We did not house this summer. Good bye paintball hits a bush or tree been coming to my house go to Enrichment Monday 2nd Grade from Cat-Girl Kayla. and splatters on you. In one recently to help me with my because it was our spring News battle, I ran out of ammo school work too. She is so break. Our Easter was great by Kayla Perry 3rd Grade (paintballs). I had to stay smart. We have review about we sang in our church choir a News where I was and scare the oth- protractors, prepositions, couple of songs and we had a by Benjamin ers if they came up. But they adjectives and other parts of great time. The rest of the Hello from Cat-Girl Hansen Kayla. This week it’s spring were in the field, so all I did, speech. I think diagramming week was pretty lazy, break. My friends Chloe, Hello everyone. For pretty much, was stand there. sentences is BORING. Well, Thursday I am going on my Sophia, Lydia and my sister Spring break I had a lot fun. I Finally, when they were on Thursday we had an extra fifth cruise, I am so excited!! Jada went to the park. We spent half of Monday with my searching in the field for the drama practice, and while we My mom has been gone on went to the river and went Dad. I played, a lot outside, on last three players, I went back were practicing a little kid her 40th Birthday escapade wading. We saw a little snake my swing, and I played a to the trailer (or party boat as pulled the fire alarm and we and she was in Australia but and then we left because we video game a lot called they called it) where the girls had to go outside for a while now she is in Tahiti, she says were afraid of the snake. We ADVENT RISING. It was and Moms were watching. in the rain. On Friday at our she is really having a good went to my house and had fun fun. On Tuesday 2 kids came I caught a snake while I church I went to craft day and time. I am in a performance with the sprinkler. We laid on over that were in Drama to was there. I had to yell at the my friend Rebekah and I called HONK! It is awesome towels. We had fun trying to practice with us. And then we others to keep them from made 5 cards for Good and next week is the last week catch butterflies. had another rehearsal where shooting it. My Mom let me Samaritan. Good Samaritan is for the performance. Spring is Last night, my mom went we have our classes on bring it home. It's a little black a thing at our church where here or should I say summer? to Wal-Mart and bought me Thursday. We almost did the rat snake. We put it in an you get points for doing char- The dogwood trees are white aquarium tank with a mesh ity work. At the end of the and beautiful. That's My About Metro Schools top. I've been wanting a snake year we all go to convention Week! By Marsha Warden Metro Board of Education, District 9 8th annual ‘Hook & Cook’ family fish [email protected] 646-00741 fry & fishing rodeo at Camp Marymount Camp Marymount invites kids. Children 16 and under are pm. Tickets are $15 for those Final School Budget Consideration! you to bring your fishing pole encouraged to participate in the ages 10 and above and $10 for and come hungry to enjoy the fishing tournament held at you ages 5 – 9. Children 4 and The School Board has continued to deliberate the 2006-2007 8th Annual Hook & Cook, fam- Camp Marymount’s 5-acre under enter free. Family tickets school budget for Metro Nashville Public Schools. At the last ily fish fry and fishing rodeo. fully stocked lake. are available for $40 in advance Budget and Finance meeting on April 19th, the Committee voted This family event and annual The Hook & Cook will be and $50 the day of the event. to send the third draft budget to the entire Board for consideration fundraiser features an all-you- held Saturday, May 6th. The Family tickets should be used on on April 25th. Many of the items proposed by Dr. Garcia and can-eat catfish and the fixings fishing rodeo will begin at 1:30 for immediate family members, the Administration remain the same. This is because the vast dinner, wagon rides, and a fish- p.m. and the all-you-can-eat parents and children 17 years majority of our budget consists of fixed costs: academic programs, ing rodeo with prizes for the dinner will be served at 5:30 and younger. teachers salaries, pensions, benefits, and step raises. The few Fishing poles will be avail- changes made reflect the comments made by large numbers of the able to rent and bait will be community present at the Board Public hearing. Camp Renaissance includes sold. All Hook and Cook pro- Many community members, parents, students and teachers ceeds benefit Camp voiced their desire to save the three year-old programs at the two overnight at Ruskin Cave Marymount. To purchase tick- Montessori schools of Hull-Jackson and Stanford. The authentici- Camp Renaissance 2006 story telling, a bonfire, cook- ets please call the camp office ty and integrity of the program were repeatedly cited as com- includes a new opportunity for out, games, movie and more. at (615)779-0410 or visit pelling reasons to save them. They are indeed stellar programs. campers to enjoy the fun of an Campers will spend the night www.campmarymount.com. The Board greatly desires to keep programs with a proven track overnight stay that includes a inside Ruskin Cave. record of providing pre-K education and has voted to continue cookout, bonfire, hayrides and funding this program. Another item mentioned was the need to sleeping inside a cave. And save custodian positions. MNPS has spent many capital dollars parents can experience the fun, over the past few years, building new schools and renovating old too. ones. To not keep our schools well cared for seems inappropriate Entering its seventh year, based on the large capital investments made. As such, a recom- Camp Renaissance is a week- mendation was made to reduce custodial cuts by 40 positions. long daycamp for boys and However, for any saved position, other cuts must be made. girls ages 6-14 that is offered as Currently, MNPS has 334 related arts positions (art, music, and a program of The Renaissance Center in Dickson. Camp PE) in the elementary schools. A reduction of 30 teachers has been Renaissance has twice been recommended. This would mean a loss of approximately .4 voted one of the top daycamp teacher per elementary school. Another program that has been experiences in Middle canceled for this year is the increase in Gifted/Talented program- Tennessee by the readers of ming for students with IQ's over 140. Over 240 students have been Nashville Parent magazine. identified in MNPS through the Encore program. Providing more Offered in four one-week services for these students will be delayed. sessions, Camp Renaissance is Many painful cuts are in this years budget. Teacher - student a unique camping experience ratios are tight. The Board is struggling to keep all of our related that combines traditional out- arts programming in our schools. We are struggling to keep vari- door camp adventures with the ous programs in place to meet the different learning needs of all world-class entertainment and our students. Our major focus for now is our high school learning educational opportunities at communities and our low graduation rates. With community sup- The new overnight camp expe- port, parent input and student focus, our high schools will become rience will be offered on the learning communities we all need and deserve. Thursday nights of each ses- If you want to see the complete budget, please feel free to read sion. They will enjoy addition- it at www.mnps.org. al activities such as hayrides,
Page 18 -- Wednesday, April 26, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Westview Entertainment Romantic comedy Beau Jest Regal Bellevue 12 Cinemas Discounted Showtimes in Parenthesis () at GJCC’s Shalom Theatre Schedule for Friday, 4/28 through Thursday, 5/4 THE DA VINCI CODE (PG- TAKE THE LEAD (PG-13) Hilarious yet quite moving, (Chris). Assistant director is 13) Adv. Tix. on Sale Now! - Fri. - Thu. (145 445) 725 1005 Beau Jest is a comedy of errors Kate Adams. The play is dedi- Pass/Discount Restrictions sure to touch people of any eth- cated to actor Lon Gary, a long- ATL (PG-13) -Fri. - Thu. nic background. The Gordon time presence in Nashville the- STICK IT (PG-13) -Fri. - Thu. (425) 1025 Jewish Community Center’s ater who passed away recently. (130 430) 730 1015 Shalom Theater will present Beau Jest is the story of ICE AGE 2: THE MELT- Beau Jest in the Bernard Frank Sarah, a nice Jewish girl with a RV (PG) -Fri. - Thu. (110 140 DOWN (PG) -Fri. - Thu. (115 Pargh Auditorium on Saturday, problem: can she please herself 410 440) 720 750 940 1010 May 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, and her parents at the same 150 330 405) 705 735 920 May 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are time? Her parents have never $10/adult; $8/65+; $5/under 12 met her boyfriend, an executive AKEELAH AND THE BEE V FOR VENDETTA (R) - and are available at the GJCC, named Chris Kringle. She tells (PG) -Fri. - Thu. (120 420) Fri. - Thu. (105 410) 710 1005 801 Percy Warner Blvd. and them she is dating a Jewish 715 950 online at www.nashvillejcc.org. doctor and they insist on meet- SHE'S THE MAN (PG-13) - Beau Jest, by James ing him. She plans a dinner to the plot than at first meets the AMERICAN DREAMZ (PG- Sherman, is directed by Dan party and, over the heated eye. Fri. - Thu. (115 435) 710 945 13) -Fri. - Thu. (100 425) 730 McGeachy. McGeachy scored a protests of Chris, employs an The Chicago Tribune major success with his direction escort service to send her a called Beau Jest “a light, sweet 1000 THE THREE BURIALS OF of the Wizard of Oz at the Jewish date to be her “Dr. romantic comedy,” while the Shalom Theater last summer. Steinberg.” Instead, they send Wall Street Journal called it SCARY MOVIE 4 (PG-13) - MELQUIADES ESTRADA The cast is headed by veteran Bob Schroeder, an aspiring “very funny....the well crafted Fri. - Thu. (240 455) 745 955 (R) -Fri. - Thu. (125) 740 Nashville performer Layne actor who agrees to perform the play has a lot to say about 1020 Sasser (Miriam), along with impersonation. Happily, he is nuclear families of any ethnic David Arnholter (Abe), Lynda extremely convincing in the persuasion.” Cameron (Sarah), David Bayer role and Sarah’s parents are For more information, call (Bob), Tricia Hassenfeld enraptured. Soon, even Sarah the Gordon Jewish Community (Rachel) and Heath Hinson falls for Bob. But there is more Center at 356-7170. CCCT presents ‘The Miracle Worker’ Cheatham County of Annie Sullivan, an Irish girl the door, or call 615-259-2001 Community Theater’s produc- who became blind as a child for tickets and info. Group pric- tion of William Gibson’s “The and went through several sur- ing is also available. Ticket Miracle Worker” is coming to geries to regain her sight before prices are $10 for adults, $5 for the stage May 12th – 14th and going to live with the Kellers. students with ID and seniors 65 19 – 21. Friday and Saturday “The Miracle Worker is princi- and older. The beautiful Jean performances are at 7:30p.m., pally concerned with the emo- Downey Theater is located in Sunday performances at tional relationship between the the back of Harpeth High 2:30p.m. lonely teacher and her blind School, 170 West Kingston “The Miracle Worker is a charge. Little Helen, trapped in Springs Rd. in Kingston moving dramatization of the her secret world, is bitter, vio- Springs, TN. Kingston Springs story of young Helen Keller. It lent, spoiled and almost animal- is conveniently located just is one of the most successful like. Only Annie realizes that west of Nashville, I-40 exit 188. and well loved plays of modern there is a mind waiting to be For further information, call the theater. Helen Keller became rescued from that dark, tortured CCCT Hotline at 615-259- Find This is blind at the age of 19 months silence. Annie’s success with 2001, or visit our website at Wally! following an undiagnosed ill- Helen comes only after some of www.CheathamTheater.org. Do Not ness, possibly scarlet or rheu- the most turbulent, violent, and This production is spon- Confuse with matic fever. Her fate may have emotion packed scenes ever sored in part by TicketMaster, Wally any other been quite disturbing if not for presented on the stage”. and Harmony House rooster! the tutelage and determination Tickets will be available at Publications of Pegram, TN. The Westview Rooster Among Cher’s other films and are Mask, The Witches of Video Review Eastwick, and Suspect. She won By Sharon Satterfield Golden Globes for her roles in WIN Moonstruck, Silkwood, and The Mermaids Mrs. Flax will take her girls Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. FREE MOVIE TICKETS This enjoyable film stars and leave town at the first sign of In 1988, Cher also earned an Academy Award for Best Actress Cher as Mrs. Flax, Winona Ryder trouble, and it’s move number Play the “Where’s Wally” as her teenage daughter, nineteen when Charlotte meets in Moonstruck. Charlotte, Christina Ricci as the Joe and Mrs. Flax meets the shoe To see an enchanting film contest and win 2 movie passes to Bellevue’s with a fabulous cast, rent younger daughter, Kate, Bob salesman who starts to grow on Regal 12 Cinema. Each week “Wally” is hidden Hoskins as a shoe salesman her. It is here that their lives Mermaids from your neighbor- who’s mad about Mrs. Flax, and begin to transform. hood video store. somewhere in an ad in the paper. When you find Michael Schoeffling as Joe. him, send his position to the Westview office on When Charlotte has an inter- est in becoming a nun, and is the attached coupon. A drawing is held each kneeling in prayer before the Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. Virgin Mary, Mrs. Flax reminds her daughter of something that just might have slipped her mind, You can fax or mail your entry to: “Charlotte, we’re Jewish.” But, this doesn’t sway the teen WALLY THE ROOSTER This week’s winner: from pursuing her goal. P.O. Box 210183 Anne Marie Davies The adolescent does become torn in her religious convictions Nashville, TN 37221 Location: when she meets a handsome, or fax to 662-0946 Crye-Leike young man. Once he sweeps her off her feet, she’s faced with the constant struggle between the life I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! of the spirit, and the temptations Name: of the flesh. Address: City: And, having a mother like Zip: Phone: Mrs. Flax, who is very sexy and has one boyfriend after another, Wally’s location it doesn’t make it any easier for Charlotte. Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 19 Westview page of worship
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Page 22 -- Wednesday, April 26, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Survivors of genocide from Sudan assimilate into our community By Sharon Satterfield ing everyone. When the bomb es, and becoming more fluent by their own Central Parking available at Curb The atrocity of genocide was dropped, know one knew in the English language. Government’s paid militia Event Center Garage. For has been occurring in Sudan what direction to go…It was Although peace finally from the capitol Khartoum. more info: www.millionvoic- for more than two decades. terrible. For days, we would came to the northern and The Khartoum government esfordarfur.org Thousands of survivors have go into the forest with wild southern regions of Sudan in has already killed 2.5 million immigrated to the United animals. Consider being a 2005, the genocide/ war still people in Southern Sudan and States, including to Nashville young child with no one to continues in eastern Sudan now they turn on Darfur. If we Mike's and the Bellevue area. But, care for you. It took some time and Darfur. Our friends from don’t act quickly, the people Painting this number of people is a for my family to reunite after Sudan, who are now living of Darfur will no longer exist. The proper prep work mere handful of fortunate the attack started, but we were here, have been through a hell Sunday, April 30th: makes all the difference! ones in comparison to mil- fortunate. Many kids didn’t that few Americans may begin 7:30pm Interior - Exterior. lions who have perished at the know where their parents to imagine, and their stories of Belmont University: Kitty Excellent references. hands of a terrorist regime, were for many years. escape and survival are West Amphitheater, near Bell NO COST Estimates! and many others being killed “My father was later incredibly compelling. Tower All work guaranteed. at this very moment. killed in the war, and my To find out what you (in the event of rain: Call 615-226-4221 Gatluak Thach, is the remaining family is scattered might do to help these neigh- Beaman Student Life Center) or 615-308-0211 Executive Director of a in four, different countries – bors get more integrated into Sudanese Community Center Ethiopia, Kenya, U.S. and our community, call the located in Nashville. Born in Canada. A lot of people still Sudanese Community Center South Sudan, Gatluak has don’t know where their par- at 315-9681. countless, wonderful memo- ents are.” ries of his childhood…until From 1983 until 1991, To See All Bellevue his village came under attack Gatluak spent his young life in Million when he was a ten year old a refugee camp in Ethiopia, Home & Condo listings boy. but had to return to Sudan Voices for (includes River Plantation) “I lived with my parents, because of war in that nation. visit: www.BellevueTn.com and my brothers and sisters in Again, he was under attack in Nasir,” Gatluak said. “Our life Sudan, and made his way to Darfur Jimmy Smith Fred Hibbert was a good life. We were get- Kenya. Eventually, the United Cell: 615.498.2180 Cell: 615.400.3686 ting everything a child could Nations helped him get to the Candlelight get from the parents. The United States. peace was there in our village. It is currently Gatluak’s Vigil: Everybody knew everybody. mission, with others who lend We were a very diverse cul- support to the local Sudanese To honor the thousands of ture with different tribes and Community Center, to provide men, women and children languages. We looked up to social and economic programs killed in Darfur, Sudan our elders with respect. The for the Sudanese people in our On the Western side of way we did our dances, mar- community. This non-profit Sudan in East Africa is a 3815 Cleghorn, Nashville, TN 37215 • 615.383.2050 riage ceremonies...It was all and non-political organization province called Darfur. Each really good. provides a variety of assis- day, Darfurians are murdered “In 1983, the government tance to the people in getting bombed us. The village integrated into our society – burned. The churches burned. such as helping them to find The government started shoot- jobs, acquiring driver’s licens- Fort Nashborough receives check for $1600 from DAR
Martha S. Willis TSDAR State Regent presents Roy Wilson, Director of the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation a $1600.00 check to be used for the beautification and landscap- ing of Fort Nashborough, the 2006 Historic Preservation site of the Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution at an Open House held on April 13, 2006.
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, April 26, 2006 -- Page 23 Pug on the Prowl By Sir Anthony, Earl of Belle Pointe
I needed a little R $ R. so Sitting out on our porch my Mom and Dad and I went and watching the golfers across for a little get away to Henry the street was also fun. But the Horton State Park. The state most fun was playing Frisbee. parks are a great place to rest, They have a special “disk golf relax, play and eat. course” where players throw a I really enjoyed long disk at a basket instead of hit- romps in the open fields and ting a golf ball. It looked very watching all the other people. challenging, but I didn’t try it. They have special rooms where When Mom and Dad went doggies like me are welcome. out to eat, they left a “Do Not I had to put out the do not One night I even found the bed Disturb” sign on the door so no disturb sign so I could nap Above: A treat break is turned down and a doggie bone one would interrupt my “cat- after my long day. cool. on the pillow, but between you nap”. State parks are great so and me, I think my Dad left it ask your Mom and Dad to take there. I enjoyed just lying you sometime. Left: Watching a little tele- around and watching TV and This is your rested Pug on vision. had time to catch up on a few the Prowl, Sir Anthony signing good books. off. Below: Time to catch up on some reading.
A brisk game of frisbee before din- Sitting in the corner watching all the girls go by ner is energizing. after my frisbee game.
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