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WIN FREE Wednesday, MOVIE TICKETS February 4, 2009 See the Where’s Wally ad for details on how to win FREE Movie Vol. 33 No. 5 Passes to Bellevue Regal 12! Logan’s Roadhouse To Open In Nashville West Center In March This March, residents of Roadhouse®,” is a restaurant Roadhouse. “We see a lot of Shopping Center will seat 237 west Nashville will have a new that revisits the classic road- opportunity in this neighbor- guests and is reminiscent of Confederate place to enjoy great steaks, ice- house from days past and hood. We plan to be a valuable American roadhouses of the cold longnecks and a kickin’, brings it to life in a relevant, part of the community by bring- past, complete with neon signs pancake upbeat atmosphere with friends modern way. ing to west Nashville a place and an interactive jukebox. and family. Construction is “Our team searches the where guests will feel comfort- The new Logan’s under way on the new Logan’s country for the best restaurant able and enjoy high quality Roadhouse will employ breakfast Roadhouse® restaurant located sites, and we’re excited about steaks in a kickin’, upbeat approximately 130 area resi- at 6804 Charlotte Pike in the opening our 12th location in the atmosphere, all at a great dents. More information about The Sons of Confederate Nashville West Shopping Nashville area,” said Tom price.” Logan’s Roadhouse can be Veterans Capt. W.H. McCauley Center. Nashville-based Vogel, president and chief exec- The 6,336-square-foot found at www.logansroad- Camp 260 will hold a pancake Logan’s, “The Real American utive officer of Logan’s restaurant in the Nashville West house.com. breakfast this Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Applebee’s on Highway ‘Suicide Survivors’ group 46 in Dickson. offers help with grief process Part 1 in a series a group of college students gathered at the offices of By Richard Edmondson Family and Children’s Service Ed and Winnie Elberson (FCS). The students were there Tickets are $5 each and all are what mental health profes- to undergo training as coun- proceeds will benefit the sionals refer to as “survivors of selors for a crisis call line, and restoration of St. Paul Church suicide.” On March 15, 2007 what the Elbersons had to say in Charlotte, which is celebrat- their twenty-six-year-old son, hopefully will help instill in ing its 100th anniversary this Ken, killed himself by placing a them the perspective necessary year. Servers at the breakfast loaded gun to his head and to carry out life-saving inter- will be dressed in 1860s attire, pulling the trigger. vention at some point in the so bring your camera. They have spent nearly the future. last two years trying to recover But the real reason Ed and from the psychological trauma Winnie are going public with of that event and get on with their story at this time is so that their lives. But it’s not easy. others who have experienced Because with suicide there is tragedies similar to theirs will not only the normal grief asso- come to understand that help is Ed and Winnie Elberson ciated with the passing of a available. The Elbersons are loved one; there are also a myr- members of Survivors of think I do. And I know that he of suicide—they have all the iad of unanswered questions. Suicide, or SOS, a group which had a lot of turmoil in his life all normal parts of grief, plus more For tickets or more infor- Questions such as why did he meets weekly at FCS’ offices at his life. But did I ever in a mil- layers. It’s got extra stigma. It’s mation call Dale or Whitney do it? What could I have done 201 23rd Ave. N. lion years think he was going to more traumatic, more challeng- Qualls at 615-446-8939. to prevent it? “When this happened, after kill himself? No.” ing. You know, if your grand- Tickets will be available at the “Every emotion that you the funeral, that was the first Social worker Granger mother passes away at the age door as well. can think of you will experi- thing we said is we’ve got to Brown, a mental health profes- of 83 after a long illness, you ence it, guilt, pain, anxiety— find a place to go where we’re sional who works with SOS, sort of expect that. You don’t To Advertise in the Westview, just everything. You hate your- with people that understand us says a survivor of suicide is expect your 24 year old son to call 615-646-6131 or email publishwestview@ self, you hate the world, you’re and can guide us and help us,” defined as “anyone who has commit suicide,” Brown said. aol.com. down—I mean you feel every said Winnie. “To this day I keep lost someone to suicide,” and He said one of the positive Westview goes into Franklin, emotion that you can. It’s a hor- thinking that it’s all been not he says that people who fall into benefits of a group like SOS is Fairview, White Bluff, rible feeling,” said Ed. true. And to this day I keep that category are at six to eight it helps survivors get off of Dickson, Pegram, Kingston Recently the Elbersons, thinking, ‘there’s no way my times greater risk of actually what they often describe as a Springs, as well as West who live in Hendersonville, son could have done that.’ I try committing suicide themselves. “roller coaster ride”—of living Nashville, Belle Meade and shared their experiences before to understand why he did it. I “People that are survivors (Continued on page 5) Bellevue. n’t glow; if they did, your the time one saved was often clothes were sure to scorch). not worth the energy (or risk) Given that heating any one expended. iron for too long could defeat the purpose, keeping too many Karlen Evins, author of irons in the fire more often “I Didn’t Know That” It’s been one of those same color: namely, black), it with which iron was hot; than not, led to more confu- welcomes your feedback. weeks. 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Page 2 -- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Bellevue Woman of the Year? Nashville You know her and can nominate her! The first year the Bellevue Community website at Nostalgia Chamber of Commerce decided www.thebellevuechamber.co By E.D. Thompson to sponsor this award it was for m . You may also submit in Email: [email protected] the “Bellevue Business writing up to 300 words why Woman of the Year” and you feel your nominee should Do You Remember? Dell, Larry Gilbert, and the Evelyn Underwood-Miles, be honored as the 09 “Bellevue Here is another variety of Nashville Vols quite well. Do Owner of the Westview Woman of the Year”. Mail or memories—another smorgas- you remember when Larry Newspaper received this Honor. hand deliver your nomination bord of Nashville’s nostalgic Schmittou brought minor league One reason Underwood-Miles to the Bellevue Chamber @ tastes. baseball back to Nashville? The was honored was for her dedi- 177-A Belle Forest Circle, Do you remember the old Nashville Sounds played their cation to keeping Bellevue resi- Nashville, TN 37221. Jackson Building which sat at first season in 1978. That year a dents informed through her A special luncheon honor- the corner of Fifth Avenue and total of 380,000 fans enjoyed local Westview newspaper that ing the nominees will be held in Church Street? This building good baseball at Greer Stadium. her late husband started… a Evelyn Underwood-Miles March and the winner of the was there before Cain-Sloan Greer Stadium was named newspaper that has been in cir- Chamber decided to modify the “Bellevue Woman of the Company moved from across for Herschel Greer who was the culation since 1978! Over the title and recognize the Year” will be announced at that the street to that corner. Cain- president of the old Nashville years, Underwood-Miles not “Bellevue Woman of the luncheon. This will be an annu- Sloan moved from the north Vols baseball team. side of Church Street because Do you remember when only ran the Westview Year”. We encourage all of you al event hosted by the Bellevue Harvey’s Department Store film-maker Robert Altman pro- Newspaper but over the years to think about the remarkable Chamber. The chair of this leased the entire block on duced a movie which featured she maintained her home, took women who work and/or vol- year’s event is Suzanne Greer. Church Street between Fifth and many local scenes and was care of her family, ran a blue- unteer at your churches, schools The applications will be Sixth Avenues. titled “Nashville?” The year print business, volunteered, and organizations throughout reviewed and the finalist will be The Jackson Building had was 1975. took flying lessons, is an our community. You know who presented to the Bellevue many offices on the upper floors When we think back to accomplished artist and is also these women are! You may Chamber Board of Directors to of the building. But, good photographic businesses, still an active AFLAC agent. have heard the phrase, “if you vote on this year’s Honoree. Shacklett’s Cafeteria was on the we have to honor Dury‘s which As women, we tend to be need something done,” and you The location will be announced ground floor. Actually, came to Nashville in 1882. the ultimate multi-taskers. So, know exactly who to call... closer to the time of the event Shacklett’s had moved there George Dury was a very famous in an effort to acknowledge all she’s the one we’re looking for. since the number of nominees from a past location across from Tennessee artist who painted a of the amazing women in Nominations may be sub- could dictate the size of the Burk & Company on Church portrait of Mrs. James K. Polk Street. The cafeteria was found- that hangs today in the East Bellevue, the Bellevue mitted at our new Bellevue venue. ed by Samuel Shacklett who Room of the White House. was in the family which settled When we think of good Dear Dave, income more than ever! in the Harpeth Ridge communi- bookstores of the old “Athens of ty known as Shacklett just west the South,” we have to remem- My husband and - Dave of Nashville. ber Zibarts and Mills. I am I both lost our jobs Did you ever eat at pleased that our new Public over a month ago. Dear Dave, Shacklett’s Cafeteria? Do you Library has designated a space remember the young ladies who called Schweid-Mills Writer’s I’ve been interview- would come around to the tables Room. The room is dedicated ing, and he started a I’m in the middle of with trays of delicious breads in honor of the late Adele Mills two-week training filling out an application and sweet rolls? Schweid and her late husband, program for a new job the God bless! for life insurance, and they Back in the late 1930s and Bernie Schweid, who together other day, but right now are asking me for my net early 1940s that block on ran Mills Bookstore until its we’re in survival mode. We - Dave worth. Is there a formula for Church Street between Fifth and closing in 1990. Also, honored just cashed in an annuity, and figuring this out? Sixth Avenues had the Jackson is Adele’s father, Reuben Mills, were wondering if we should Dear Dave, Building, Candy’s Inc., where who started the business in pay down debt and reduce the Sheila we drooled over the various 1892. money going out each month, My husband has been confectionaries, the old Princess Presently, I am reading a or just live on it? active-duty Navy for 22 Dear Sheila, Theatre, Kay Jewelry Company, wonderful book titled “The years. He plans to stay in for Nashville Trunk and Bag President’s Lady” by Irving Company, the McKendree Stone. It is the story of Rachel Veronica 30 years, and retire with a Assets minus liabilities Methodist Church (which is still and Andrew Jackson. There are pension equal to 75 percent equal net worth. That’s the there), and Buhl Optical many things about Andrew Dear Veronica, of his base pay. Considering fancy way of saying it. The Company. Then, on the corner Jackson with which we may not that he’ll receive that money, easiest way to think of it is of Sixth and Church, we had the agree; however, I can assure I’d sit on the money for should we still go ahead and this: what you own, minus twelve-story Warner Building. you there are many things with now. It’s raining, and you save 15 percent in a Roth IRA what you owe, equals your This, of course, was before the which we can agree. I love need an umbrella. Don’t mis- for retirement? net worth. Let’s say your Tennessee Theatre was built. Nashville and Tennessee, so I understand me. You need to home is worth $200,000. If Later, the Warner Building was can agree with “Old Hickory” be honorable and pay your Megan you owe $150,000 on it, you renamed the Sudekum Building. about the naming of our state. Even after that, the building was You realize that the state of debts, but you may have to have $50,000 in equity to Dear Megan, called the Tennessee Building. Georgia was named after a put that on hold for a while. apply toward your net worth. Today, the corner is occupied by King. The states of the Right now, it’s more impor- You want to be careful the fashionable Cumberland Carolinas, Virginia, and tant to keep food in the house That’s a pretty nice pen- not to significantly overstate Apartments. Maryland were named after and keep the heat on. Make sion, so I don’t mind if you or understate your net worth. Do any of you remember Queens. Pennsylvania was sure you hug on each other a turn down the retirement sav- Generally, things like furni- Brentwood back in the old named after a colonial propri- lot, too. This kind of situation ing a notch or two. I’d be ture and everyday jewelry days? There was a grocery etor. Delaware was named after is scary, and can be very okay with 10 percent instead aren’t part of the calculation. store, a hardware store, a filling a Lord. New York was named stressful. of 15, but I still want you Now, if you’ve got a $30,000 station, the post office, and after a Royal Duke. It’s been a rough winter guys to save lots and lots of Rolex strapped to your wrist, Noble’s Corner. Even Noble’s Andrew Jackson and Judge for you guys, but it sounds to money! that’s different. On the other Corner is not at the same place McNairy were selected as the Even though a military or today. Brentwood is not the two local delegates to help me like you’re seeing a light hand, if a watch like that is a same! design the government and at the end of the tunnel. The government pension seems big part of your net worth, Do any of you remember write a constitution for our six- great news is that the light pretty stable, you should you probably shouldn’t have Bellevue back in the old days? teenth state which was to enter isn’t an oncoming train! Your never rely on things that are bought it the first place! On top of Nine-Mile-Hill sat the Union. Andrew Jackson husband is about to start beyond your control. So, Things like bank accounts, Hettie Ray’s Dinner Club. On stated: “Since independence, making money again, and it don’t assume the Navy is investments, and maybe busi- Highway 70 there was Wiggins there is no reason for copying sounds like you’ve got some going to take care of you. I’m nesses or real estate are the Grocery and a filling station. anything from England in our possibilities. Through this not knocking the military, kinds of things that usually On Old Harding Pike was a gro- new geography. We should stretch, honest communica- Megan. I just want you to show up on a net worth state- cery store, post office, and adopt for our new state the tion can make a huge differ- have a separate nest egg over ment. depot. Many of you may Indian name of The Great and above what they will pro- remember more than I do about Crooked River, ‘Tennessee,’ a ence. Make sure your credi- vide. If something unfore- old Bellevue. Bellevue is not word that has as sweet a flavor tors know what’s happening. - Dave the same! on the tongue as hot corncakes Let them know that you want seen happened and your hus- I remember old Sulphur and honey.” to make things right, and that band couldn’t make it to 30 * Please visit www.dave you will make things right as years, you guys would need says.org for more financial Order one or more of E.D. Thompson’s books by calling soon as you can. an additional source of advice. 615-646-6131 or going to www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, February 4, 2009 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Pages

The Vet’s View At 30 : Issues Still It was February 1, 1979—30 years erans of what was being called the Daughter’s ago—that the first Vet’s View weekly Vet’s View “unpopular” war in Vietnam. Today column appeared in the Westview. by John Furgess Veterans of that, our nation’s longest More than 1,500 columns later, issues Past VFW war, make up the bulk of VFW mem- View National Commander by Paula Underwood Winters still abide that get this ol’ Vet’s atten- Westview Columnist bers. tion. Thanks to the Westview for pro- since 1979 1979, the first quarterly meeting The following is from Joanna Long: viding the space, and the readers for of the United Tennessee Veterans NETTIE CHANDLER their continuing interest in such matters. Association (UTVA) was held at legislative Plaza. They Ask her why she loves art and she’ll reply 1979, Jimmy Carter was President of the United States are still meeting there, and Vet’s View is proud to be the “Simply because art comes from God, (he would be defeated for re-election one year later by VFW’s rep. The next meeting is March 2, 2009. so I shall love it until I die -- Ronald Reagan); Lamar Alexander was in the second year 1979, the Davidson County Veterans Coordinating love even better, afterward, of eight years as governor of Tennessee; and Richard Council was reorganized, and they still conduct impressive Art is only a word, it’s said, Fulton had completed three of twelve years as mayor of Memorial Day ceremonies and a large Veterans Day but art is a form of the verb to be. Nashville. parade. Vet’s View is proud to be serving as co-chairman Thus art, like life, is our gift from God, 1979, this ol’ Vet was age 35, soon to be 36. Yep, soon of those dedicated men and women. They continue to meet given freely to set us free!” now to be 66. Our three daughters were ages 7, 4, and 1. monthly, at the American Legion Post 82 in Inglewood, Broken now are the bonds of death! Now bride (of soon to be 38 years) Alma and I have eleven March through January. The chairman is the American She rises from her bed to paint; grandchildren. Legion Post State Commander Gary Drennon. Two former sunrise and sunset remain to be done -- 1979, the big national issue of the day was the debate Marines preceded Gary—Hilrey Love and Fred Tucker. with God, the victory is won! raging over the Panama Canal treaty. It passed the U.S. 1979, it seems so long ago on one hand, and yet only Senate by one vote, and Tennessee Senator Howard Baker yesterday on the other. With Evelyn and Paula willing, I knew Nettie only in later years, but was credited with guiding it’s passage. Vet’s View will march on. Please continue to read the we often visited at 404 Deer Lake Drive. 1979, Vet’s View was serving as State Commander of Westview, and support our advertisers. At least that’s this She was always cheerful and uncom- the VFW, and special outreach was being accorded to vet- Vet’s View. What’s yours? plaining despite being home-bound. Prior to the fall that kept her in a wheel- chair, she had enjoyed her work as an illustrator fro N.A.S.A. Over the past several months I Please visit www.recycle In Nashville, Nettie wrote a column have encouraged Bellevue residents to Council nashville.com to sign up for the for The Baptist Reflector. Her beautiful sign up for the pilot curbside recycling pilot curbside program. Madonna paintings now form a perma- program. It is finally here. It will Comments EarthSavers’ Chief Manager nent collection housed in the lobby of begin on March 1, 2009. It is not too by Bo Mitchell Bobby Bandy said the company their office building in Green Hills. Councilman, 35th District Other meticulous drawings and paintings late to sign up at www.recycle plans to deliver the carts this can be seen at the Langley Air Force nashville.com. month and begin collections in March. Base museum in Virginia, as well as in This new neighborhood convenience will be just This effort is simply adding to the quality of life of our private homes. another step in making Bellevue a great place to work, play community. This new neighborhood convenience will be Nettie continued painting in oils and raise your family. just another step in making Bellevue a great place to work, long after she was disabled. In her In exchange for a low monthly rate of $10, Bellevue play and raise your family. We can do what is best for the nineties, she learned computer design to residents will receive monthly curbside pickup of paper, environment. produce her own greeting cards, often cardboard, all plastics Nos. 1-7, aluminum and metal cans, If you have any questions or comments please e-mail incorporating original art work into the and glass. Residents must also purchase a recycling cart for me at [email protected] or give me a design. about $40. call at 477-6718. Nettie Chandler was a long-time res- ident of the Deer Lake Retirement Community, a member of Bellevue ALG Thanks Congressman Cooper for Baptist Church and The Tennessee Art League, where she founded the Monday Painters Group. Her relatives in Voting against $819 Billion “Boondoggle” Hopkinsville, KY as well as many Americans for Limited pay for their extravagant spending Wilson explained. friends and admirers are thankful to have known this wise and gifted woman who Government President Bill Wilson spree needs to be borrowed from else- “Congressman Cooper voted to enriched our lives. today thanked Congressman Jim where.” prevent the government from adding *** Cooper for voting against the $819 “Thankfully, Congressman another $1.2 trillion to the debt when I knew Nettie as well and she was a billion spending bill, H.R. 1, in the Cooper was there to stand against this interest and other considerations are very talented and sweet lady. House of Representatives “that is cer- outright theft of the American taxpay- calculated,” Wilson noted. “And it The date of this week’s newspaper is tain to consign future generations to er,” Wilson added. didn’t go unnoticed.” my older son’s 24th birthday. Happy permanent debt to foreign creditors.” The national debt of $10.7 trillion The House voted 244 in favor, and Birthday Ryan! “Congress is only adding to the includes $4.3 trillion owed in the form 188 against. Then on February 5th, my sister national debt, now totaling $10.7 tril- of unfunded obligations to Social Wilson believes that extraordinary Sydney has a birthday. I won’t say which lion,” said Wilson. “And they do so Security, Medicare, and other commit- government interventions to date have one cause she’s older than me and she knowing full well that the money to ments, and $6.4 trillion held privately, discouraged savings, investment, and might beat me up! Just kidding, sis! $3 trillion of which is held overseas. capital creation. According to the Forty percent of the debt held pri- Congressional Budget Office, even Publisher.....Evelyn Underwood Miles vately comes due this year, and most without the $819 billion spending bill, Editor....Paula Underwood Winters economists agree that the only way for the federal deficit will rise to $1.2 tril- Fairview/White Bluff Editor the government to pay it is to borrow lion, or 8.3 percent of GDP, in 2009, Richard Edmondson more money. an all-time high. Graphic Artist “The problems with the economy “Markets will not recover any Founded in 1978 by the late Alyson Arnold started in large part because of gov- time soon unless the government gen- Doug Underwood and is an independent, Advertising Consultants ernment excesses: too much credit, erates a real plan to pay off the debt family-owned newspaper. Linda Scolaro too much borrowing, too much spend- and get rid of wasteful spending,” said THE WESTVIEW Route Distribution ing, and too much debt,” Wilson said. Wilson. is published weekly by the Donnie Winters “Only a madman would now suggest “Fortunately, Congressman Westview Publishing Co., Inc. that borrowed money on this sort of Cooper voted against increasing the 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 ADVERTISING: Classified advertising deadline is Monday noon for that scale—which needs to be paid back— deficit, increasing all of our children’s P.O. Box 210183 would provide any long-term econom- and grandchildren’s financial burden, Nashville, TN 37221 Wednesday’s paper. Display advertising deadline is Thursday ic stimulus,” Wilson added. increasing future interest rates and Phone: (615) 646-6131 at five for the “Instead, because of this $819 bil- taxes, and once again shackling the FAX: (615) 662-0946 following Wednesday’s paper. lion boondoggle, paying down the American taxpayer to a mountain of E-Mail: [email protected] national debt will eat up an ever-larg- debt,” Wilson said. Websites: www.westviewonline.com ARTICLES: Deadline for articles and er share of the overall economy in the “And he needs to encourage his www.westviewpublishing.com community calendar events is Friday at years to come, diverting capital from colleagues to follow his lead,” Wilson Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m noon for the following Wednesday’s paper. creating new jobs and enterprises,” concluded.

Page 4 -- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publisehdbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Congressman Wamp Meets With Residents, Discusses Bid For Governor By Betsy Thorpe our great state by pursuing the Shoney's in Bellevue for an "The Republican Party lost office of governor". event hosted in part by the its way in recent years. The Rep. Zach Wamp is a Republican Bellevue Breakfast November elections brought us Chattanooga native. He Club, where he said "I've got to the bottom where we now assumed office in 1995 and some magic in this campaign have nowhere to go but up". now serves with seniority as a that money can't buy. It's rela- "We must take a long range member of the influential tionships, values, your record, view of what we want the state House Appropriations your heart, and there's some to be in 2020." Committee. Using conservative magic there. Get excited about Congressman Zach Wamp principles, he has established it because it's happening. February 2, 2009 himself as a leader on national People identify and connect Bellevue issues like alternative energy, with me because I'm one of On January 5, 2009 ,Rep. preventive health care and glob- them. I've got the middle-class Zach Wamp, of Chattanooga al security. in my heart." announced that he will be run- In spite of criticism by More than forty members ning for Governor of Tennessee some that he should be in of the local community attend- in the Republican primaries in Washington addressing the cur- ed Monday nights meeting. nor", and Martha Brown, monthly meeting at 8 AM at 2010. Following his announce- rent economic crisis, Following the event, Breakfast praised the congressman saying Shoney's on Highway 70 South. ment Congressman Wamp stat- Congressman Wamp is travel- Club " he has lots of energy and long Candidates for the Davidson ed, " I believe the time is at ing across the state campaign- Coordinator Betty Hood term vision". County Republican Executive hand for me to expand my serv- ing for Governor. On February said " I think Zach Wamp is by On Saturday, February 7, Board will speak to the group. ice to help even more people in 2nd he made a scheduled stop at far our best candidate for gover- the Breakfast Club will host its The public is invited to attend.

bipolar disorder, would thus does affect you. Our daugh- things like that—and the group Suicide... (Continued from page 1) seem to have supplied the deep- ter—she said, ‘I lost my broth- is helping me move in that in fear of people’s judgments; tinguish between “triggers”— seated underlying causes for er, but I also lost my parents’— direction.” dealing with anger; encounter- external events which can push Ken’s taking of his own life. because we were not the same The SOS group in ing painful, unexpected a deeply depressed person over But there was also that external afterwards. We’re not the same Nashville is based at the FCS reminders, such as a song on the edge—and long-standing “trigger”—which in this case and we never will be,” said Ed. office near the corner of 23rd the radio; and wondering when underlying causes. According was the breaking up with a girl- While he realizes that he and Elliston Place. However at or if they will “get over it,” to AFPS, more than 90 percent friend. The couple had been will grieve for the rest of his the first of January a second while entertaining thoughts of of the people who die by sui- going together four years and life, one thing Ed says the SOS SOS group, also under the suicide themselves. cide have an underlying psychi- had shared an apartment togeth- group is helping him do is to direction of FCS, formed and “Holidays, birthdays, and atric disorder, most often er, the fatal, self-inflicted gun- gradually gain peace and began holding weekly meetings anniversaries of the suicide are depression. shot occurring just five days acceptance over what hap- in Franklin. often difficult. For instance Moreover the paradigm of after her moving out. pened. Anyone wishing to connect what do you do at Christmas the “economic suicide” would “When he committed sui- “That’s my goal, is to be at up with either of the two groups time that first year?” Brown seem to run at cross currents cide my words to her were, total peace at some point, and to should call either 320-0591 ex. said. with the story of the Elberson’s ‘You didn’t write the book. You be able to think about my son, 273 during regular office hours, More than 32,000 people son, Ken, who at the time of his were a small chapter in it. You celebrate his life, without get- or 244-7444 during the hours of die of suicide in the United death had only recently gradu- might have been the trigger in ting choked up, without relating 2 p.m. till midnight. States each year. Tennessee ated from college and landed a what you did by moving out, back to the flashes you have in “We want everybody to does not fall into the top ten good-paying job. but you were not the reason that your head.” come who is ready for this. states with the highest suicide “Our son—we know he had he committed suicide,’” said Flashes of the night it hap- Now some people don’t want to rates—but it is close. According attention deficit disorder,” said Winnie. pened—of rushing to the hospi- do it. But we find that the peo- to figures from the American Ed. “We were told he might It’s estimated that for every tal only to be given the terrible ple that do come here—they Foundation for the Prevention have had some bipolar, or might person who takes their own life, news, flashes of Ken lying on don’t have the other kinds of of Suicide (AFPS), Tennessee’s have had some borderline per- there are six to ten people who the bed, hooked up to life sup- problems, like health problems, suicide rate stands at 14.4 per sonality disorder. Nobody ever are strongly affected by the port, with his head wrapped in due to suppressing the griev- 100,000 population, making the could say okay, this is what he event—the survivors. Brown bandages. ing,” said Brown. state tied with Arkansas for had. He functioned in life. He says these end up battling guilt, “You know, I remember He said both groups consist 13th highest suicide rate in the didn’t take medication. He did- depression, and a host of other being in the hospital and them of those grieving over recent nation. Top of the list is n’t want to admit to himself or feelings, and that the road back shocking him, and I visualize suicides, as well some in which Montana, with a rate of 22 per other people that he was broke. to peace can be a long and diffi- her (Winnie) when she first the suicide took place years in 100,000. He didn’t want people to think cult one. It’s a road which the found out, screaming and drop- the past. Mental health professionals that he was crazy.” Elbersons, even now, nearly ping to the floor. While I’ll take pains to emphasize that it’s “We had six children,” two years after Ken’s death, are never forget these things, I hope In part two of this series, too soon to tell if the nation’s Winnie adds. “The first three still traveling. to someday be at peace with it we’ll relate the events of March current economic crisis is are our biological children, and “I would hope that if my all, to be able to look at the 15, 2007—the darkest day in impacting these figures. The Ken was the third of our biolog- son knew what it did to us that other side of Ken’s life—the the Elberson family history. latest statistics available, they ical children—and then we he wouldn’t have done it. And it fun we had on vacation and point out, are for 2005. But over adopted three other children. So the past six months a number of we’re a pretty large family, and stories have surfaced in the I always thought of us as a little news that might at least provide dysfunctional or whatever, “circumstantial” evidence that because we were a foster fami- this is the case. ly.” The reports have concerned As for Ken, her only bio- people like Carlene logical son, when she speaks of Balderrama, a Taunton, MA him she mentions “develop- woman who, facing foreclosure mental delays” when he was on her home, shot herself on younger, as well as later occa- July 22; and Adolph Merckle, a sions, after he got into his teens, Be A Westview Subscriber German billionaire who com- when he talked of suicide. But mitted suicide on January 5 as to the latter, she didn’t give it And Get The Newspaper Delivered after the financial crisis brought much credence at the time. To Your Mailbox Each Week! his business empire to what was “We called him the drama described as “the edge of ruin.” king, and so when he did threat- Only $25 Per Year! And then came last week’s en it years ago, I didn’t really Name: ______shocking events in Los Angeles take him seriously. You know, I in which an out-of-work med- just thought it was a thing to get Address: ______ical technician, Ervin Lupoe, the attention, which we gave it City: ______State: ______killed his wife and five children to him because we figured, you Zip: ______before turning the gun on him- know, he’s having some self. issues,” she said. Send Check To: P.O. Box 210183, Nashville, TN 37221 But mental health profes- Struggles with depression, Or Call With Credit Card: 615-646-6131 sionals say it’s important to dis- ADD, as well as, possibly,

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Humphreys Co. room) at I-40W/Highway 70S - Bellevue. Guests are always wel- Woodmont Blvd, because moth- For info: 615-662-2737 or with dinner arrival beginning at 6 come to visit and learn more ering matters! Come enjoy food, [email protected] Historical Society p.m. and the club meeting begin- about the club, meet members, fun, support and friendship while www.thebellevuechamber.com ning at 7 p.m. Bellevue. enjoy a delicious breakfast and your children enjoy time with BCOC Full Chamber Monthly Humphreys County special Guest Speaker. For more Meeting Historical Society. Everyone wel- loving caregivers in a nurturing Alzheimer Group information on joining or partici- learning environment. For more Every 3rd Thursday of the come! For information on meet- pating in the club's Flag Lease month, Meadows, 8044 Coley information call #297-5303 or ings, call 931 + 296-2094. Horizon Medical Center will program please contact Club Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221. host a Alzheimer Caregiver President Lisa Cummings at 615- email at woodmontmops@ Join us at the Full Chamber meet- Singles Volleyball Support Group on the 2nd 414-7798. yahoo.com ing to update Members on Tuesday of each Month, 2nd Side note: our fees are $40 events/news and to take advan- Friday's 6:30-8:30 p.m. single floor conference room from per semester with $23.95 of that tage of this networking opportu- men and women play at West End West Nashville Civitan 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.. going to MOPS International for nity. Guests are welcome @ United Methodist Church (across To register call Medline at West Nashville Civitan Club $7.00 each. Lunch/Registration from Vanderbilt Univ.). No memership. The rest goes to off- 615-343-1910. is a co-ed club that meets at 6 opens at 11:15 a.m. Program charge, all skill levels welcome. set childcare and supply costs. p.m. every second and fourth begins at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. For details, call Rodney at 615- Tuesday of the month at the Guests $7.00. Members – Free 443-1896 or Emily 615-975- Bowie Outdoor Club Courthouse Quilters White Bridge Shoney's. Contact: the Bellevue 4672. The Bowie Outdoor Club: Normally an outside speaker Guild in White Bluff Chamber of Commerce Nashville HIKE, BIKE OR RUN Meets the makes a presentation on the Courthouse Quilters Guild 177-A Belle Forest Circle first Saturday of each month at fourth Tuesday. meets the second Monday of each Nashville, TN 37221 Cribbage Club 9:00 am at Bowie Nature Park in month. Basic quilting classes are Phone: 615-662-2737 Fairview (excluding June, July & U.S.Coast Guard taught upon request, projects for Fax: 615-662-0197 The only Nashville Area August). Information: Kristina Auxiliary Flotilla the month start at 5:00 pm, busi- [email protected] Cribbage Club meets at various Giard at 799-2389 x112, or ness sessions begins at 6:30 pm. www.thebellevuechamber.com local coffee houses on the 3rd http://www.fairview- Flotilla 11-05 of the U.S. Coast There is a "Sit-N-Sew" each 4th Thursday of every month. tn.org/bowiepark Guard Auxiliary holds monthly Saturday, service projects are Contra Dancing Everyone from longtime players meetings on the second Thursday worked on, classes taught or to the “Cribb-Curious” are wel- The Nashville Country of each month at Woodmont Hills work on a personal project. come to the free event. For more Bellevue Dancers organization sponsors a Family of God Church, 3710 Meetings are held at the White info, please call (615) 673-2899 weekly dance featuring Contra, Exchange Club Franklin Road, Nashville, Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 or email D.R. Fay at nashville- Square and Circle dances. Come Tennessee at seven p.m. If you Hwy 70 E., White Bluff, TN [email protected]. Join the Bellevue Exchange alone or bring friends or family. Club on Tuesday mornings are interested in the Auxiliary and across from the Post Office. A caller explains all the dance (except the 2nd of the month) at our missions and would like to Visitors are welcome to attend. figures. Admission of $7 includes Order Sons of Italy Shoney's to hear from Nashville's attend our meetings, please call For more information call lessons, dance and live band. $5 meetings executives, community and non Randy Ventress at (615) 509- (615) 730-7585, (615) 763-1034, for students and seniors 65+. profit leaders. Be sure to plan on 6025 or email randyv19@com- (615) 412-9941, (615) 797-9662 We dance Friday nights at The Order Sons of Italy in attending the Monday night cast.net for more information. or email [email protected]. Second Presbyterian Church on America encourages the study of meetings (meets on the 2nd Please visit our website at Belmont Blvd. near Woodmont Italian language and culture in Monday evening of each month) http://a0821105.uscgaux.info/ Bellevue Music With Blvd. Visit www.Nashville schools, preserves and celebrates held at different venues in Mommie CountryDancers.org for direc- our Italian heritage and reaches Bellevue to get to know your American Singles tions and details. Beginner les- out to the needs of our communi- neighbors and business associ- Bellevue Music with Mommie sons 7:30-8:00 pm. Informal ty. The Franklin chapter is the ates. Golf Association Dance in Bloom on Thursdays dance 8:00-10:30 pm. Come as at 10am only nationally chartered Order To learn more call Sheri The American Singles Golf you are, but please bring low 7982 Coley Davis Rd Sons of Italy in America in Weiner at 347.7544 or email her Association is a national organi- heeled, non-scuffing shoes to Nashville, TN 37221 Tennessee. We meet the last at [email protected]. zation. The Nashville group preserve the beautiful wood FIRST CLASS IS FREE!! Tuesday of every month at 6:45 meets every third Tuesday at the dance floor. www.musicwithmommie.com at St. Philip Catholic Church, 113 Logan’s Roadhouse, 2404 Second Ave., Franklin. Visit MOMS Club Elliston Place, at 5:30 p.m. For Caregiver support www.giuseppe verdilodge.com The MOMS Club of more information, please call Friends Learning in group meetings or call Joe LoCasto at 474-6619 Bellevue-North meets at 10:00 615-872-7788. or Dan Solomon at 373-3352 for a.m. first Thursday of the Month Pairs (FLIP) CARING FOR THE CARE- more information. at the Western Hills Chruch of West Nashville Go FLIP is seeking caring peo- GIVER--an ongoing support Christ (Charlotte Pike near ple aged 55 and over to serve as group open to anyone caring for Toastmasters at NSCC Sawyer Brown Road) at 10:00 Club Forming tutors for children in grades K-4 an elderly relative or spouse.. Contact Courtney Eoff at 615- in the Fairview and Bellevue Meets alternate Monday Nashville State Community Do you enjoy chess or other evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 College Toastmasters Club meets 352-0777 or courtney strategic boardgames? You'll love areas. Volunteers go to a school [email protected] for more infor- one day a week and spend 30 p.m. at Jewish Family Service at on the second and fourth Go, the oldest games in the the Gordon Jewish Community Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 mation. Free. The MOMS (Moms world! Already play? Join other minutes each with 3 to 4 students offering Moms Support) Club who are struggling with reading. Center. No charge. Please contact p.m. at Nashville State Go players from West Nashville. Teri Sogol, 354-1662 to register. Community College, 120 White was designed specifically to help Just curious? All are welcome! Please call Carolyn Warnick at Bridge Road. The meeting is at-home mothers overcome the For more info, please call 615- 615-948-3102 or email cwar- open to anyone interested in challenges of isolation, frustra- 598-1104 or email Corey Todaro nick@fiftyforward .org for more Community Ed improving his or her speaking tion and boredom that accompa- at [email protected]. details. skills. For more information, call ny the joys of raising children. Family & Community 673-2145. The MOMS Club of Harpeth View Franklin Civil War Education Club meets at 9:30 Bellevue-South meets at a.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each Hillsboro-Harding 10:00am the first Thursday of Toastmasters Discussion month at the Lutheran Church each month at the Bellevue “A Friendly Place to Meet and The Franklin Civil War on Bellevue Road. Guests are Exchange Club United Methodist Church, 7501 Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth Discussion Group will be meet- always welcome. For more Old Harding Pike. Free. The The Hillsboro-Harding Road View Toastmasters describe their ing the second Sunday of every information, call 662-1270. MOMS (Moms offering Moms Breakfast Exchange Club meets club meetings. You too, can dis- month at the Williamson Country Support) Club was designed at 7:30 am every second and cover how fun and easy it is to Library starting in May. Authors, specifically to help at-home Poor Boys Classic fourth Tuesday of the month at build self-confidence and over- teachers, historians and other mothers overcome the challenges the White Bridge Road Shoney's come your fear of public speak- guests speak on a variety of Chevy Club of isolation, frustration and bore- restaurant. Guests are always ing; skills necessary in today’s Middle Tennessee Civil War dom that accompany the joys of For information, call 931 + welcome. Call Winston Caldwell business world. Visitors are related topics. The meetings start raising children. For more info, at 383-7321 or Henry Hopton at always welcome! Meetings are at 3:00 P.M. and end about 4:30. 582-3038 or bullingh@bell- call Jolan at 294-6035. 832-7388 for more information. held weekly on Saturday morn- There is no charge although south.net O R 931 + 582-3940 donations are accepted to com- or [email protected] Bellevue AA ings at 7:30 a.m. on the second Hallmark Club floor of St. George’s Episcopal pensate speakers.The group is An AA group for 25 and Church on Harding Road (park in open to anyone with a Civil War Kiwainis of Dickson There are many reasons to younger is now being held at spaces located between the interest.For more information join a local Hallmark Collectors 7700 George E Horn Road, church and Belle Meade City contact: [email protected]. The Kiwainis of Dickson club. Door prizes are awarded at Bellevue, Tennessee (New Hall). For more information call County meets each Thursday at most club meetings. Get holiday Beginnings Church – main audi- 654-4819. Bellevue Chamber of noon in the 3rd floor classroom decorating ideas beyond the tra- torium) at 8:00 p.m. on Monday Commerce of Horizon Medical Center. A ditional Christmas tree, and also nights. If you need additional West Nashville busy club involved in activities to actively participate in philan- information, please call Tammi Network Coffee W/BCOC benefit children and young peo- thropic projects that will benefit N. at 251-8805, ext. 201. Area MOPS ple with reading programs for our community. You’re invited to Network West Nashville Area MOPS w/The Bellevue Chamber of preschoolers, scholarships for The club meets (for either a Bellevue Rotary Club seniors at DCHS and CWHS, meeting or club event) on the (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet Commerce every 4th Thursday of on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 7:30 a.m.-9a.m. buying car seats for infants, etc., fourth Tuesday of every month The Rotary Club of Bellevue is interested in locating new every month beginning August at Tee's Fireside Cafe, 7114 Hwy except January. Currently, the meets every Wednesday morning members. Visitors Welcome. club meets at Shoney's in at 7:15am for it's regular break- 22 from 9:30am - 11:45am at 70s, Ste. 109 (TJ Maxx Plaza), Bellevue (in the private dining fast meeting at the Shoney’s in Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Nashville, TN 37221 Page 6 -- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Westview Calendar

TN State Boating Deadline Feb 15 and space is OFFICE RESPOSIBILITIES". her son Eli, have been invited to limited. Contact – DON PETERSON – Bellevue Republican be special guest fiddlers at the Course PRESIDENT at 615-646-7976 Singalong in February. Coffee for more information about this Breakfast Meeting and doughnuts are served in the A State Boating Course will Belle Meade Book chapter. fellowship hall following the be held Saturday 14 Feb. 2009 Club Meeting The Bellevue Republican Singalong. Those who wish to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pet Adoption at Petco Breakfast Club will have its are encouraged to stay for wor- Woodmont Hills Church of God, Pat Michamore, co-author of monthly meeting Saturday, Feb. ship in the traditional Christian 3710 Franklin Rd., Nashville, two cookbooks, the first Jack on Saturdays 7 at 8 AM at the Shoney’s Church (Disciples of Christ) tra- TN. Contact Randy Ventress 615- Daniel’s The Spirit of Tennessee Restaurant on Hwy 70. This dition. Bellevue Christian 509-6025, randyv19@comcast. Cookbook and Jack Daniel’s Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue month we will have candidates Church is located at 7201 Old net Hometown Celebration and now needs your help! We are at Petco for the Davidson County Harding Road in Bellevue. The has a new book A Tennessee in Bellevue each Saturday from Republican Party Executive TN State Boating Course church website is www.belle- Legend with A Pictorial of Old 11 until 4 with our pets for adop- Board tell us what they foresee vuechristianchurch.org, for more presented by the U.S. Coast Bottles and Jugs, will speak to tion. We are asking for donations for the next two-year cycle. Guard Auxiliary. information. Leave a message at the Belle Meade Book Club, of blankets, comforters, throws, Come and hear the candidates for 662-9037 for a return call with This class is mandatory for February 9, 10 a.m. at Belle sleeping bags, etc for our dogs to these important county offices. more information, if needed. all people wishing to operate a Meade United Methodist Church, have as bedding in their crates. If boat in Tennessee who were born 121 Davidson Road. you have something torn or Second Sunday after Jan 1, 1989 however is rec- Author Michamore is consid- stained just waiting to be discard- Bellevue Homeschool ommended for all boaters. ered the foremost historian for ed, please bring it by Petco and Singalong Association the Jack Daniel Distillery having let us put it to good use! Mark February 8 on your cal- Creative Palatte served for thirteen years as BHSA provides support for Executive Director/Producer of Bellevue Genealogy endar to attend Bellevue families learning at home. Festival in Dickson Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Christian Church's Second- Activities include monthly sup- Cornet Band, a recreation of the and History Club Sunday Singalong (9:30 AM). port group meetings, curriculum Do you remember, "Lily of the Come celebrate your original one that Mr. Daniel start- discussions, field trips, picnics, The Bellevue Genealogy and Valley," "Let the Lower Lights be Valentine's Day spirit as we cele- ed. and more. Call Joan at 646-8570 History Club meets every Friday Burning," and "O, Come Angel brate all of the creative arts -- and The public is invited. For or visit www.bellevuehome from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Band?" The Singalong's compila- chocolate! -- at the 3rd Annual information, call 356-0039. school.org. tion of old, Southern, gospel, Creative Palette Festival at the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center bluegrass songs includes these Tennsco Community Center in at 8101 Hwy 100. You do NOT New Session for and over 100 old-time favorites. Dickson on Sunday, February 8, have to be a member of the Many of you probably attended Noon-4 p.m. The $2 admission DivorceCare Bellevue Family YMCA or more than one hymn-sing in your gives you access to our incredible Turner Center to attend. NEW SESSION for younger days. Similarly, folks in 42" chocolate fountain with DivorceCare and DivorceCare Call Bob Allen at 218-4580 the Singalong congregation call delectable goodies to sample. 4Kids at Forest Hills Baptist or Brianne Callahan at the Y. out the hymn numbers for the Local artisans will be on hand to Church. Begins Wednesday, Friday, Feb 6, 2009, 9:00- pickers to play - accompanying demonstrate their craft, with a Call for February 4 continuing for 13 10:30 am – Ancestry.com and the singing - just like old times, free hands-on art area for the weeks. 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. $15.00 other online genealogy research and even better! The Singalong shows & times children. Check out the interest- registration fee. Free childcare in the Roos Computer Room led usually draws 8 – 10 pickers, for ing variety of items in the silent available. 2101 Old Hickory by Bob Allen. full, rich bluegrass music. Suzuki auction, art sale and bake sale -- Blvd. phone 373-8074 or Friday, Feb 13, 2009, 9:00- violin teacher and Bellevue resi- 646-3111 everything from arts & crafts to www.fhbc.org. for more info. 12:00 noon – Ancestry.com and dent, Maureen Riley, along with great merchandise & gift certifi- other genealogy research individ- cates donated by local merchants. Sertoma Club ual instruction at Author’s Corner Lunch & snack items will be led by Bob Allen. Call Bob at available at The Artisan Bistro, meeting 218-4580 for reservations. and throughout the event will be Friday, Feb 20, 2009, 9:00- live musical performances by Sertoma Club of Nashville Feb. 10 meetingThe Sertoma 12:00 noon – Ancestry.com and area musicians. Bring the family other genealogy research individ- and your Valentine's Day spirit as Club of Nashville will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:45 a.m. to 1 ual instruction at Author’s Corner we celebrate the creative arts -- led by Bob Allen. Call Bob at FREE Manicure with Spa Pedicure and chocolate! (All proceeds p.m., at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, Metro Center. 218-4580 for reservations. New Customers Only - $20 value benefit students of Dickson Friday, Feb 27, 2009, 9:00- Adventist School.) Speaker is Jennifer Thorpe from Linda ~ Lori the Hearing Loss Association of 10:30 am – Speaker: Black America, a national advocate for History Month and the history of 7631 Hwy. 70 South ~ Nashville ~ 615-662-1919 WNSL March those with hearing loss.For more the breakdown of segregation in Madness Basketball information about the meeting, Nashville will be presented by a contact info@nashvilleser- prominent local author and speaker. Mar 5-8 1st-9th Grade Boys tomaclub.org. and Girls West Meade/Bellevue 2nd Annual Skirmish Find Wally All types of teams welcome- AARP Recreational, Competitive, of Centerville The Westview Rooster and School, League, AAU WEST MEADE/BELLEVUE This is South's Largest Youth AARP CHAPTER will meet on April 25 & 26 Second Annual Tournament with 240 teams in Wally! FEBRUARY 11, 2009 – 9:30 AM Skirmish of Centerville on the WIN 2008 Do Not at the BELLE MEADE UNITED Duck River at Riverfront Park Confuse with 3 Game Guarantee, Certified METHODIST CHURCH at the Hwy 100 Centerville, TN any other refs, Trophies for 1st and 2nd FREE MOVIE corner of POST ROAD and For information contact: Bill rooster! Place, Balanced Brackets DAVIDSON ROAD Stofel 931-593-2604 Go to www.wnsl.org or email TICKETS SHERIFF DARON HALL will Ron Walters 931-670-5541 [email protected] or call 376-4700. speak on the "THE SHERIFF’S [email protected] $175 team entry Play the “Where’s Wally” contest and win 2 movie passes to Bellevue’s Regal 12 Cinema. “Wally” is hid- A Taste of Haiti for Visitation Hospital den somewhere in an ad in the paper (or maybe not). Whole Foods and Enjoy a family style meal crafts and paintings will be Vanderbilt Medical Center are with traditional Haitian appetiz- ongoing through the night. When you find him, send his position to the Westview partnering to bring a taste of ers, entrees and desserts. The Items from local community office on the attached coupon. If you feel certain he Haiti to Nashville. Whole menu includes items such as merchants will also be includ- is not in, send in the coupon saying “no Wally.” A draw- Foods in Green Hills will host Poule (Chicken with Vinegar) ed. Have a Heart – Save a Heart, a in Tomato/Pepper Sauce and Visitation Hospital ing is held each Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. If you dinner and silent auction bene- Pain Patate (Sweet Potato Foundation is celebrating its win, come by the Westview office and pick up your fiting the Visitation Hospital Bread with Bananas and one-year anniversary. In that passes. You can fax or mail your entry to: Foundation. The dinner is Ginger). The evening includes a time, the Foundation had treat- WALLY THE ROOSTER Last week’s winner: Friday, February 6, 2009, 6:00 cooking demonstration on ed an average of 90 patients per pm. Tickets are $40 per person Haitian spices and ingredients. day. Projects developed P.O. Box 210183 Tommy Bolden and can be purchased in Assisting with the demonstra- include a water purification Nashville, TN 37221 Location: advance at Whole Funds cus- tion will be Dr. Denis O’Day, system and a nutrition program or fax to 662-0946 Hart Hardware tomer service desk. Visitation Hospital Foundation including nutritional supple- Tickets may also be pur- Board member and Professor of ments. I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! chased by calling (615) 385- Ophthalmology at Vanderbilt Visit the website at Name:______2363 or visit www.visitation- Medical Center. Wine will be www.visitationhospital.org. City: ______hospital.com to make on-line provided by West Meade Wine For event information, contact Wally’s location: ______reservations. The event is open and Liquor Mart. A silent auc- (615) 385-2353. to the public. tion featuring authentic Haitian Westview NEWSpapers www.publisehdbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, February 4, 2009 -- Page 7 Featuring articles: * By kids and teens * About kids and teens * Youth athletics * School activities Kids View * Lots more! Westview Newspaper Your Community NEWS Paper with Kids In Mind Hillwood Cluster/District 9 Community Meeting with Dr. Register Dr. Jesse Register, MNPS High School, 400 Davidson also be present at the commu- Harpeth Valley Elementaries, Jones Paideia Magnet, Lead new Director of Schools, will Road, Nashville, 37205. nity meeting and will accom- Bellevue, H.G. Hill, and Academy, Middle College meet with Hillwood Cluster The community meeting pany Dr. Register on the Martha Vaught Middle High at Nashville State and parents and community mem- will follow a day of school school tours. Schools as well as Hillwood the Nashville Big Picture bers and gather valuable input tours within the Hillwood Schools in MNPS District High School. The Hillwood High School. regarding the district’s Cluster and School Board Nine include Cohn Cluster also includes Please come and share schools. The meeting is sched- District Nine schools. Alan Adult/ALC, Park Avenue, Charlotte Park Elementary, your praise and concerns for uled for Monday, February Coverstone, School Board Sylan Park, Westmeade, Buena Vista Elementary, the Hillwood Cluster. 9th at 6:00pm at Hillwood District 9 Representative will Brookmeade, Gower, and

time she had slept over at my For The Love Of Bellevue Homeschool News house. We stayed up till 12 and then zoinked out. Well Monday the world. We made a History we get to know what jobs we got Lauren Preschool pocket for Sir Francis Drake that in JA Biztown! I didn't get News included a picture of him and mayor. Oh well! I am now going Watch Here For The Release of the Book “ For The Love Of Lauren” by Jason Stonnard two worksheets. In Spanish, we for DJ! In Spanish we had our practiced saying the names of house quiz! Like, Window, My Answer... Miss Ann had us do a lot of different pieces of silverware. Door, Bedroom and more! In work this week, but I guess it Ms. Monica brought her bag of Goverment, we are mostly doing I can’t top the excitement of getting my love letter from was fun. I got to color and glue animals which included dogs, what we always do! In Social England, (at least that’s what Nona called it) so I won’t even again and we got to read more cats, pigs, horses, sheep, cows, Studies we are reading our new try...I’m still walking on air and Nona says with my head in the about Moses. We did "O" words, lions, tigers, giraffes, hippos, book, School Stories or some- clouds...it read: o-o-o-owl and o-o-o-orange start elephants and zebras. We had to thing like that. I really like it! In Dear Lauren, with "O". Miss Ann was funny ask her for a certain animal by P.E. we played KICKBALL!!!! You can imagine my surprise and delight to hear from you! today. describing it to her in Spanish. And finally in Art, Compasses! How’s my favorite American Lass? Kindergarten Then, we reviewed the Spanish Bye! Have a great week! It has been very cold this winter, here in England, with ice all names for the parts of our bod- over, so the ground crunches when you walk. I’ve put to good use News ies. In Science, we talked about by Seth Almon High School the warm, red scarf you gave me for Christmas. It traverses animals and insects that migrate News warmly around my neck, every step whilst outdoors. Recently, I for the winter, like Monarch but- by Tristan Redferrin and my new dog Diggers hiked to the top of Cherhill. You may I got to play in a big room terflies and some birds. We today. We played with a big, remember seeing the hillside where the legendary “White Horse” learned that the Monarch butter- This week we held superla- huge ball. We had to share and flies have the longest journey. tive elections at school.The year- resides? There were several tobogganers enjoying a ride down take turns. We studied the letter They fly south to Mexico. In Art, book staff is responsible for the slick and icy hillside. At the top it was so quiet and pleasant. "N." The papers were all about we used our compasses again. these elections. B.H.S.E. has a Nobody near me except for the fog and Diggers. It’s a great place "N." We watched a rainbow This time we had to try to draw a great yearbook. It is all in color to just think. I always feel like I’m on top of the world, there. movie, and we read a book about hexagon inside of a circle. After and is as nice as any book I have Aunt Sara sends her love. She is doing remarkably well, Magic School Bus. My friend that, I made a rainbow out of cir- ever seen. In the meantime we especially since she heard that your dad is allowing you to visit wasn't at school today. That cles. Today was also Career Day continue to learn about smart us again, this summer! made me sad. I glued my page at BHSE. I came to school as a shopping in Economics. Reading I just finished reading your lovely letter to her whilst she was for mailmen. Jenna veterinarian. Some of the other the fine print, the negotiating, Today was COLD!! It was enjoying afternoon tea. Owen was also delighted that we’ve people in my class came as a and the finding the best buys are career day, so I dressed up like a heard from you, and he states that he looks ever forward to tot- fashion designer, a secret service all very important to under- veterinarian. I wore an apron ing all your luggage upstairs, again! My advice would be to pack agent, a professional baseball stand.Our American History because I didn't have a white lightly and ask Aunt Sara to arrange a shopping tour to London, player, and a teacher. For partic- class taught by Mrs. Mandy coat like a doctor. I also put my and find everything you’d need here. We have some lovely shops, ipating, we each got fifty cents to Sorabhi.We are studying the pretend stethoscope around my so I would think a young lady would enjoy it immensely. Aunt spend at the Snack Shack. Alamo.Some how John Wayne neck and carried my favorite Sara has accounts at all the finest stores such as Harrods and YEAH ME!!! Well, that's all comes to my mind!! Anyway... stuffed dog. My sister dressed up folks. the school year is passing quick- Harvey Nicks, where Aunt Sara and I used to dine at their 5th as a lawyer!! I got to get a Sprite ly. floor restaurant. Sadly though, she has not ventured into London at the Snack Shack for that! 4th Grade in the last couple of summers. She has a flat there, did I mention? Cool! News Special Friends Mum and I, we would oft accompany her for a week of adventure, We have started having our by Kayleigh Thomas By Tori Hammett shopping, a London play and sorts. But, your auntie’s health has first period class in our class- kept her confined here in Montacumbay for a great while now. room now. We use to go outside This week at Enrichment we I'm working on math. It Her flat is in Westminster, quite near the cathedral. Perhaps your first but it has been so cold! I had Girl Scouts. On Thursday takes a lot of work and thinking.I sister Jana might like to visit with you. Didn’t you say she was hope it snows! We barely seen wegot to go bowling with the went to Young Life and saw my some one day. We played kick- near my age? She would especially love the shops and it would Girl Scouts. I got three spares in all friends. I ate dinner with my ball in P.E. today. We made a be exceptionally nice to meet her, if she’s anything like her a row and onestrike! It was so friends. Then we had "club" and placemat in art. In history, we're younger sister! much fun! Then on Saturday, we we learned about Jesus. We trying to finish the NezPeerz(?) I was just near your auntie’s flat recently when some school got to take care ofsome homeless learned about Jericho. The walls pocket. In math we did 3 pages Lads and I went to see a play based on The Wizard of Oz. It was men. I got to serve the pork and came down. We saw videos of of adding money. great fun! sweet potatoes.After dinner we when we went to camp. My We had girl scouts after As for school, I have been hard at it, betwixt school, caring did a play. The Daisies and the boyfriend and I were on the school today. We were practicing Brownies did a playabout some video.I took Monroe, my dog, to for the horses here at the estate, and spending time with your for a skit that we're going to do starfish. Some people got up and the doctor. He hurt his leg. We auntie, I have little break in my schedule. My grades are present- for the homeless men. We sang did jokes, to tell you thetruth it have to carry him outside to go able, but I could always do better, so say my teachers. some songs too. was only three people - and one potty. He can't walk. We give As I think of you, fair Lauren, I do so remember our last OH! I am going to start was me!! Then we did a poem him medicine so he doesn't hurt. dance in the deserted ballroom last Christmas, our festive tree dance class next Monday!! I'm aboutWeather and finished the Monroe is a white dog. He's been that we happily decorated...and who could forget the look of sur- so excited!! I wanted to wear my show with some songs. It was a my dog for 14 years. He is a prise on your flushed face when I kissed you! As you say, it does ballet outfit today, but I didn't. great night!We'll be putting the good dog to me. all seem like only a pleasant dream, far too substantial to be Well, today was a good day. show on for the kids at BHSE real... 3rd Grade soon. Hope everyonecan see it! I suppose by the time you return, you will have out grown Send School Articles your apparent fondness for me, for I am certain your admirers News 6th Grade by Paiton Walker News and photos to are many, and keep you occupied, but in truth, for me, I will by Yael Mead always adore spending time with you, my little heiress. I hope you This is what we did in third keep me kindly in your thoughts! grade today: In History, we Hi again! I got to spend the night publishwestview Fondly, talked about another new explor- with my friend Maclain! IT WAS Drew er, Sir Francis Drake. He was the SOOOOO FUN! It was the first Goodnight and God bless! first Englishman to sail around @aol.com Page 8 -- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers St. Ann School Celebrates Service TUTORING During Catholic Schools Week

A group of St. Ann School students show off their crazy socks during Catholic Schools Week.

2nd grade students, Matt Malone, Timothy Blaufuss and Dane Vinett, paired up for Dress Alike Day at St. Ann School during Catholic Schools Week. 3rd grade students, Jessie Gardner, Bailey Remke, Sarah Bidini, Olivia Bruck and Madeline Eubanks show The last week in January is always a busy off their crazy hair and socks on Crazy Hair and Sock week at St. Ann School as well as all the Catholic Day. Schools throughout Nashville and around the student representatives from each grade to share country. That’s because it’s Catholic Schools details on their class service partners. Service Week. The purpose of the week is to celebrate the partners include local, national and international success of Catholic education and share the “good organizations like Love Tennis, St. Jude news” about what occurs every day in Catholic Childrens’ Hospital, St. Luke’s Food Bank, schools. In Nashville, almost 6,400 students in 22 Special Olympics, Kids Helping Kids, Mary schools throughout the diocese took part in the Queen of Angels, US Troops overseas, Heifer celebration. The theme for Catholic Schools Week International, and Senior Friends of St. Ann this year was “Catholic Schools Celebrate Church. Service”. To celebrate parents, school Service Club According to principal, John Foreman, “As members along with principal, John Foreman, part of our efforts to educate the whole child, we served parents coffee and donuts at morning drop- work to install a lifelong commitment to serving off. To celebrate those who volunteer at St. Ann others. When our students graduate they have School, the faculty and staff prepared a special important tools they need to fulfill their roles as lunch for them on Tuesday while parents prepared good citizens, productive employees and compas- a special lunch for faculty and staff to celebrate sionate leaders. At St. Ann School every student is them on Friday. involved in service to others.” This year’s theme Students also got to celebrate with some fun was a familiar one around St. Ann School. At the during the week. The St. Ann School beginning of every school year each grade selects Cheerleading squad led an all-school Pep Rally on an organization to serve throughout that school School Spirit Day. Students also had theme days year. They then develop a plan on how to help including Crazy Hair and Sock Day which made meet the needs of that organization and implement for lots of laughs throughout the day, Dress A-Like it throughout the school year. Day where students teamed up to dress alike and The St. Ann School community held a variety Pajama Day. Teachers also got into the spirit and of events and activities throughout the week to wore crazy hair or teamed up to dress alike with celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Each day of the each other or students not to mention wearing week they celebrated a different group who mod- fuzzy slippers and fleece robes to school along els and performs service including school volun- with the students. The whole school enjoyed the teers, students’ parents, St. Ann pastor, Rev. Philip annual all-school Bingo challenge and entertained Breen, St. Ann School faculty and staff and also each other at the schools’ annual talent show. the students themselves. St. Ann School’s celebration of service this To celebrate student service to the community year along with nearly 7,800 Catholic schools the National Junior Honor Society members led around the country during Catholic Schools Week the weekly all-school prayer service introducing was a huge success.

St. Ann School Assistant Principal, Judy Graham enter- tained students with her crazy hair during Catholic Schools Week. Pictured with Principal, John Foreman whose hair students believe could have been crazier that day. (Left) Health and Fitness teacher, Karen Herrman, and 1st grade teacher, Laura Bigelow, paired up for Dress Alike Day at St. Ann School during Catholic Schools Week. Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, February 4, 2009 -- Page 9 of one which is great cardio along with shaping your butt Get Healthy and thighs. When taking those few minutes do movements that by Ronda Biffert Inside will work many body parts at ACE Personal Trainer and once. Walking lunges and www.westviewonline.com Nutrition Advisor squats are a full lower body Out exercise hitting many muscles 615.506.6433 at once. These can be done www.rondabiffert.com nearly anywhere. Push-ups against a wall or on the floor Women are on the go more scientists say you are still are great for the upper body than ever. With so many receiving as many benefits as incorporating the core and demands on us at work and at getting a straight 30 minutes in, many assisting muscles. home it is difficult to find time but the trick of your 10 ten So get motivated and look for ourselves and on top of minute spurts is to “get mov- for opportunities to move your everything the thought of fitting ing” so that your heart rate will body. It may be difficult at first a work out in can seem over- be elevated. Remember that but when you start to see the whelming. Well never fear you want to feel like “you can results of your choices you will ladies! I write bearing good talk but you would rather not.” be more excited in making your news! Studies now show that There are choices you can 10 minute spurts a habit. So www.rondabiffert.com you don’t need to set aside an make in your day to add up to keep a pair of sneakers in your hour or even a half an hour for your 10 minutes like, taking car or at the office because you a workout but just 10 minute part of your lunch break for a never know when you will find spurts of cardio or strength quick walk, parking farther your 10 minutes...... and when training exercises can get the away in the parking lot, taking you add up all those 10 minutes job done. By doing a 10 minute the stairs and if you are able, IT WILL make a difference and spurt morning, noon and night taking 2 stairs at a time instead you’ll see it inside and out! Area Realtor Sets Weight Loss Goal With Help of YMCA

By Betsy Thorpe January 25, 2009 5. Diet drinks, water, Bellevue Realtor Chris I have battled obesity for unsweet tea or coffee (no soft Lambos first approached the all of my adult life. From Low drinks with sugar or alcoholic Westview with the idea for Fat Diets to Low Carb (and beverages)So, what were the this story shortly before everything in between), I have results? Simple. I lost 20 lbs in Christmas. On January 25, he tried them all. My first diet 3 months and never felt like I informed us he was mentally was The Scarsdale Diet. It was on a diet. Truly amazing. prepared to attack his weight worked for a while. I tried the Hey, I can go to all of my problem and confident that he Cambridge Diet (it worked for favorite restaurants and still will be successful. After a while). I even traveled to LOSE weight. My typical weighing in at the Bellevue Durham, NC to enter the meals include: Breakfast: YMCA at 324 pounds on Structure House program Scrambled eggs, 2 or 3 slices January 26th Lambos stated under the guidance of Dr. of bacon, toast and coffee. “The difference between now Gerrard J. Musante, and yes, it Lunch: A 2 piece fried chicken and past weight reductions is, worked for a while. Then dinner from KFC or I feel horrible . . . very came Atkins and South Bojangles. Dinner: Ribeye unhealthy . . . ache all over . .. Beach...again, my success was steak, baked potato and salad. arthritis . . . joint problems . . . temporary. Now, did I eat that EVERY and heart disease runs in my I had just about given up SINGLE DAY? Absolutely family . . . so, I’m extremely on the whole notion of losing not - nor would I eat that motivated to say the least”.For weight until I met a Dr. Lee every day if I wasn’t trying to the next three months The Tucker. Dr. Tucker said that lose weight. I often eat salads Westview will chronicle his all diets are set up for failure at lunch and dinner (because I progress and his diminishing because of deprivation. He like salads - not because I girth.MISSION : gave me a few simple guide- have to). But the key here is: To demonstrate to those lines to follow:1. Eat 3 meals DON’T DEPRIVE YOUR- who are obese that you don’t a day (yes, whatever I want)2. SELF - EAT WHAT YOU have to go on a strict diet or Only eat 1 helping (no sec- WANT. excessive exercise regime to onds)3. No snacks4. No To read more articles writ- lose weight.Chris Lambos deserts ten by freelance writer Betsy Thorpe visit nashvillepastand- present.blogspot.com.

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Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, February 4, 2009 -- Page 11 Food For Fines Generated 22 Tons of Food For Second Harvest Foodbank By Betsy Thorpe comprehensive of over two seen by nearly six thousand With the help of Bellevue hundred food banks and food children each month. The and Richland Creek Library distribution centers nationwide Bellevue and Richland Creek patrons, Food for Fines, the and is also a member of libraries are open on Monday annual food drive organized by Feeding America – The and Wednesdays from 9:30 to the Nashville Public Library, Nation’s Food Bank Network. 5:30; and on Tuesdays and generated forty five thousand Second Harvest distributes Thursdays from 12:00 to 8:00, pounds of donated food for food and other products to on Saturday both libraries are Second Harvest Food Bank, approximately four hundred open from 9:00 to 5:00. making it one of the top cam- partner agencies in forty six To read more articles writ- paigns of the past few years for counties in Middle and West ten by freelance writer Betsy the non-profit organization. Tennessee. Their partners Thorpe visit nashvillepastandp- Trading one food item for include food pantries, soup resent.blogspot.com each one dollar owed in over- kitchens, shelters, foster care due fines, library patrons facilities, senior centers, group donated food items at the homes, and youth enrichment downtown Main Library and programs. Nashville Public local neighborhood branches Library offers a collection of during the January 12-22 drive. more than two million items Cardholders without overdue including books, DVDs, CDs fines also donated food during and downloadable audio books, the campaign, restocking the as well as more than one thou- shelves for the Second Harvest sand public-use computers, on Emergency Food Box Program site reference assistance, and that feeds hungry children, sen- free exhibits and programs iors and families in the commu- including puppet shows by nity. Wishing Chair Productions “We have some of the most generous patrons around,” said Nashville Public Library direc- tor Donna Nicely. “We’re so pleased that so many people were able to clear up their over- due fines and help this good cause.” Jaynee Day, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, stated, “Food for Fines contin- ues to be one of our largest food drives each year. With demands on the Food Bank ris- ing every day, we will continue to need increased support from our community and we are pleased to partner with the Nashville Public Libraries to provide food for our hungry neighbors.” Overall, Food for Fines generated more than 22 tons of food for Second Harvest Food Bank, making it one of the top campaigns of the past few years for the non-profit organi- zation. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is one of the largest and most Adopt-A-Pet Adopt-A-Pet has four adorable kittens that are now about six months old. They have been spayed and neutered and have had their shots. It is hard to believe that on one has adopted them. They are solid black and black and white. They are staying in their lit- tle room waiting for a forever home OR a foster home. It’s true, they will not be put to sleep while in Adopt-A-Pet’s care, but I have not been able to help any other homeless pets for the last six months due to my obligation to these and their mother. (Two out of the six were adopted.) Please call soon about these abandoned souls. Adopt-A-Pet Candy Cain 373-0832

Page 12 -- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Bluff becomes the bayou as Community Center goes Cajun By Richard Edmondson the Opry one night when Jimmy was on, and Jimmy Last Saturday was Cajun was introducing him, and he night in White Bluff as Cajun says, ‘You know, he’s an musician Paul Gregoire joined authentic Cajun. You could Kenneth and Brenda Atkins get papers on him.’” onstage at the Community Gregoire played a set Center as their special invited heavily seasoned with the guest. spicy sound of his Louisiana Gregoire is a high-profile squeezebox, also known as musician who has performed the ‘Cajun accordion’—a set at the Grand Ole Opry, accom- which included a number of panying Opry member Jimmy traditional Cajun jigs and C. Newman, and has also waltzes, as well as the old toured throughout the South Hank Williams standard with his band Roux du Bayou. ‘Jambalaya’ (with the last He is from Dulac, verse sung in French!). Louisiana, but he also has The set was given added some ties to Dickson County, dimension by the fact that the having performed numerous Atkins now have a red-hot fid- times at the Grand Ole dle player named Gary Peeler Hatchery, and last Saturday at playing with them, a happy the Community Center he put circumstance which generated on one whale of a show. a dazzling display of musi- “You know he’s been cianship as Peeler and playing with Jimmy C. Gregoire dueled back and Newman,” said Kenneth forth on fiddle and squeeze- Atkins, bringing the young box respectively—and with Paul Gregoire south Louisianan up to the Kenneth Atkins adding some tempting Louisiana gumbo of only special guest to appear at Kelly Orcutt. stage in front of a packed harmonica to the mix the sound and music. last Saturday’s show. Also Adds her husband, Brad: house. “And he carried us to result was a steaming and But Gregoire wasn’t the brought up to the stage and “We’re also going to have “introduced” to the crowd Dale McCree on bass, David were local talents Brad and Duke on guitars, Bubba Dean Kelly Orcutt. on drums, and myself on gui- Formerly of the 90-Proof tar as well.” Band, the Orcutts have This Saturday’s guests, formed a new group, called they say, will include Skip the White Bluff Opry Staff Cariani, Ronnie Twist, Mike Band, which, starting this Colson, and possibly also the Saturday night, will perform McCarter Sisters. at the Community Center “We’re very excited about every Saturday of the month doing this, and in our home- except for the last one, which town, and we just encourage will continue be occupied by the whole community to come the Atkins Band. out, wrap it around, and enjoy The couple say the show themselves,” Kelly said. will be structured very similar “She’s even changed the to the Grand Ole Opry, with name of the kitchen. She’s guest performers joining the going to call it the Opry band onstage. Kitchen,” said Brad, referring “Instead of Carol Lee and to the Community Center’s the Carol Lee Singers it’s kitchen and snack bar area. going to be Kelly Lynn and Come hungry and ready the Kelly Lynn Singers, so to dance. It’ll be $5 general every guest that gets up will admission, $4 for seniors, and have some harmony singers $3 for kids 12 and under accompanying them,” said Gregoire with one of his most ardent fans--Ethel Johnson Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Planning Commission to take up ‘island’ annexation issue Tuesday By Richard Edmondson informed by the city that his if they’ve got enough land the a meeting of the Board of When you’re completely sur- property was under considera- county may even allow them Commissioners on January rounded in the city of When the Fairview tion for annexation. to just dig some more over- 15. Fairview, I think you should Planning Commission meets “My neighbors told me flows. And at that point they “To me it’s a matter of pay city of Fairview property next Tuesday, February 10, something about it, but I don’t still wouldn’t have to tie onto equity. If you’re wholly in the tax,” Bissell said at the time. one of the issues it will take know what I could do about it. the sewer line.” state of Tennessee, you pay The Board voted unani- up will be the possible annex- I could go to the meeting but I The issue of the annexa- Tennessee tax. If you’re whol- mously to refer the matter to ation of some 50 parcels of don’t know if there’s any way tion was raised by ly in Williamson County, you the Planning Commission to property located in various to stop them or not,” Bozung Commissioner Allen Bissell at pay Williamson County taxes. study and come up with a rec- areas. said. “The city hasn’t talked to The properties are what us about it at all. We heard it have been termed “islands”— through a good Samaritan that pieces of land which still lie in called us up and told us about the county but which, due to it.” having been omitted from pre- Bozung said he has a well vious annexations, are now on his property, and a working surrounded on at least three septic tank, and that the sides, and in some cases all annexation will provide him four sides, by the city of with no additional needed Fairview. services. Brent Thompson, one of “We’ve got a really good the property owners who well. We had it tested here and would be affected by the they couldn’t find anything measure, is opposed to the wrong with it other than it had annexation and says he was a little iron in it. So it’s a real never formally notified by the clean well,” he said, adding city that it was under consid- that he is also concerned about eration, and that he only found being forced to pay a sewer out about it after receiving a tap fee which could run well phone call from a friend. up into the thousands of dol- “You’re kind of forced lars. into it, but they don’t let you Both City Manager know until after the fact. I Shirley Forehand and City guess that’s the thing that Codes Director Donn Lovvorn probably bothers me as much took pains last week to issue as anything,” Thompson said. assurances that, should the “It was a concerned neighbor annexation go through, no one calling me and telling me, and would be forced to pay a then you calling me today— sewer tap fee, at least not in and that’s all I’ve ever heard the immediate future. of it. Now maybe they posted “They will not be required it in the papers, but not every- to tie onto (city) sewer unless body gets the papers.” the septic tanks they are using Thompson lives on New fail. Then at that time they Hope Road. One of his neigh- would have to,” Lovvorn said. Kayley Stanley, 6, and her sister, Kinley, 3, go for a bike ride in Bowie Park bors in the same area, Chris “And too—even if they’ve got on one of the nicer days this year. Bozung, said he too was not trouble with their septic tank, - - - - Fairview News Briefs - - - - Father/daughter dance residents, may register and participate March 10 at the Rec Center. The theme Park. For more info call Gerry Stark at The Rec Center will hold a in our events, even if they don’t have a will be “Go West Young Man”—to 799-0267. father/daughter dance this Sat., 7-9 facility pass west Williamson County, naturally! p.m. Girls (ages 4-12 years) bring your Call 799-9290. Stress Management dad. step-dad, uncle, grandpa, or other Fairview Chamber meeting People experience stress every day special adult. A DJ will be on hand to Matt Largen, of the Williamson Bowieland 2nd printing and if unmanaged stress can lead to play your favorite songs, plus each County Economic Development The Friends of Bowie Nature Park anxiety, depression, and withdrawal. couple will be introduced and receive Council, will be the guest speaker say they are pleased to announce that The Rec Center will offer a class on a complimentary photograph as a when the Fairview Area Chamber of the second printing of Bowieland is recognizing the signs of stress and memento of the evening. Commerce holds its membership now available. Authored by Eileen techniques for its management on this Cookies and punch will be served, meeting at the Rec Center on Feb. 17. Brogan, with photos by Wade Hooper, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and each girl will receive a goodie His topic will be “Five Year Economic the book is on sale at the park Nature Instructor Tonya West will discuss bag. Cost is $12 per couple, plus $5 for Strategic Plan for Fairview.” Center as well as at HealthSaver dealing with depression and anxiety each additional girl. To register call The evening gets underway with a Pharmacy. Cost is $37. and new methods for achieving relax- 799-9331. Williamson County Parks mixer starting at 6:60. The meeting People buying books at the Nature ation. The class is for high-school age and Recreation is a public organiza- begins at 7. Also the Chamber will Center must make their checks and older. Cost is $30. Call 799-9331. tion. Anyone, including out-of-county host its 5th Annual Business Expo on payable to Friends of Bowie Nature (More on Williamson Co, Page) Wednesday, February 4, 2009 10-Year-Old Surprised With News Of Wish Dickson’s 10-year-old said, “I enjoy creating comics.” his eyes when his Wish Granter, Luke Robinson was surprised He told Holly that he wanted to Dena Bell, came onto the set to with the news of his wish “live” create a comic book super hero tell him that he and his family on WSMV’s More at Midday doctor to help kids understand will go to New York in just a recently. Luke arrived at that doctors are their friends. few weeks. Bell said, “You’re WSMV Studios Monday at Luke’s mother, Jan going to the Marvel Comics 9:15 a.m. thinking he was going Robinson was then asked to Headquarters where you will to tour the studios. Shortly introduce the next segment. work with a professional after he arrived, he learned he She read from the teleprompter: Marvel Comics artist to create was going to go on the air to “Luke, remember when you your very own superhero comic interview about his illness. talked with Miss Dena and told book.” At that moment, Luke has undergone months of her about your wish. Your wish Spiderman bounded onto the difficult and challenging treat- -- To create a superhero comic set bearing a special backpack ments for Acute Leukemia and character? Luke -- Your wish is filled with gifts for Luke’s trip. a Heart Defect. about to come true! And here to Following Spiderman was During his interview, More tell you more about it is Miss Shawn Hamilton who presented at Midday host Holly Dena, your wish granter!” Luke with a big stack of Thompson asked Luke what his Luke’s face widened with a comics, t-shirt, and a $25 gift favorite pastime was. Luke huge grin that went right up to certificate from The Great Escape Store. Hamilton told Luke that the store looks for- Hospice Volunteers Needed ward to hosting a “signing” Spiderman gives Luke Spidey gifts while Holly and his parents watch. If you have 20 minutes of free time to read to someone, to hold party after Luke’s returns from will be the 700th wish granted children with life-threatening their hand, to offer encouragement, or to make a bereavement call his wish. by the Make-A-Wish medical conditions to enrich the to loved ones, then being a Caris volunteer might be right for you. After his interview, Shawn Foundation of Middle human experience with hope, Our Amazing Grace Volunteers spend 20-30 minutes each week and his brother Josh, spent sev- Tennessee since its founding in strength and joy. Born in 1980 sharing time with our hospice patients. The next training will be eral minutes backstage with 2000. when a group of caring individ- held on Tuesday, February 10th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at our Spiderman. Spiderman told Luke’s Wish Surprise was uals helped a young boy fulfill Dickson office. Please call Rhonda Roberts at 441-5296 to make Luke, “You have shown a lot of the culmination of the Make-A- his dream of becoming a police your reservation. courage over the past few years, Wish Foundation® of Middle officer, the Foundation is now and I want you to know how Tennessee’s Stories of Lights the largest wish-granting chari- very proud I am of you.” campaign. During January, ty in the world, with 67 chap- Luke and his family then fourteen wish recipients told ters in the United States and its Amadeus presents… went to Oakmont Elementary their wish stories on WSMV territories. School in Dickson where he Channel 4’s More at Midday to To refer a child with a life- Dickson’s Amadeus Community Theatre presents “Love was again surprised to find his both encourage families to con- threatening medical condition, Letters,” a story tracing the lives of two individuals through their friends gathered in the school tact the Make-A-Wish chapter call 615-259-2324 Ext 11. intimate correspondence, starting this Friday and running library to watch his “wish come if they have a child with a life- Individuals can make donations through Feb. 22. true” on WSMV’s “More at threatening medical condition or donate frequent flyer miles at Melissa Gardner and Andrew Ladd meet in grade school, Midday” show. and to inspire Middle www.midtnwishes.org, call and through their letters and notes passed back and forth the The total cost of Luke’s Tennesseans to give of their 615-259-2324 Ext 15, or send audience watches as they progress from childhood into the wish will be approximately time, talents, or treasures to donations to The Make-A- ordeals of adulthood—through marriage, divorce, and middle $5,000. Individuals are encour- support its mission to grant a Wish® Foundation of Middle age. aged to make donations at wish to every eligible child in Tennessee, 209 10th Avenue Show times Friday and Saturdays are 7 p.m., Sundays at 2. www.storiesoflight.net to help Middle Tennessee. South, Suite 527, Nashville, Tickets are $12 adults; seniors and students $10; children under fund the child’s surprise wish The Make-A-Wish TN, 37203. 12 $5. Call 375-1665. and future wishes. Luke’s wish Foundation grants the wishes of

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - - - Williamson County News Briefs - - - Free tax assistance ilies may keep more of what they earn. payment are required by Wed. Feb. 18. Ann Marie Flynn 370-3471 ex. 13 or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance For College Grove information call Call 790-5719 ex. 10. 16. (VITA) sites are now open at two loca- 368-7093; for Fairview info call 799- Indoor tennis Make-a-squash book tions in Williamson County—the 0235. The third session of winter indoor Create a unique “squash book” in College Grove Senior Center and the Family night fun! tennis clinics will begin Feb. 23 at the a class to be held 10 a.m. till 12 noon Fairview Public Library. If your fami- The Franklin Recreation Complex Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood. Feb. 26 at the Franklin Recreation ly earned less than $41,000 last year will host a family night event with Adult and junior clinics, beginner Complex. Open it up for a fun sur- this free tax preparation service will magician Doug Sparkman on Fri. Feb. through advanced level, will run six prise—the book unfolds and pops up ensure that you claim all your eligible 20, starting at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $6 per weeks through April 4. to reveal your special memories. benefits. person (2 and under free) and includes To view a full schedule of clinics Bring 5-10 photos (not required). For example many families will two slices of Cici’s pizza, drink and click the Feb. newsletter at Class fee is $10 plus a $5 supply fee, qualify for the Earned Income Tax dessert—plus the entertainment. www.wcparksandrec.com. To register payable to instructor. Call 790-5719 Credit, which can reduce taxes and Space is limited so make your call 370-3471 ex. 10. For more info ex. 10 provide a refund so that working fam- reservations early. Pre-registration and about the clinics call Mike Martin or Healthcare Center at Westmeade Place Shows Off New Wing

This area gives residents and visitors a place to sit, play cards or eat.

Pictured are Roger Friedbauer, James Wright and Dr. Richard Garman in the new physical therapy room.

The Heathcare Center at Westmeade held an open house last week to show off the new addi- tions. The facility is located on the hill over- looking St. Henry.

The reading and television area. This sitting area looks out on the fountain and garden French Quarter Studio Fairview Annexation ... (continued from page 14) Available for ommendation, and it was Planning Commission) make no, that we and our neighbor vacation rentals. immediately placed on the the recommendation, then the here were going to be left out, Reasonable agenda for next Tuesday’s property owners are behind and that they would leave us rates. meeting. Addressing the issue the ball and are having to play out as long as we wanted and Great location. of why none of the residents catch-up.” we could request to be had so far been informed, Bissell, who was chair- brought into the city at any Lovvorn said the plan was to man of the Planning time if we wanted to be wait and see whether or not Commission up until brought in,” Bozung said. the Planning Commission rec- November of last year when “But now apparently they’ve ommended the annexation he won election to the Board gone beyond that and need before contacting anyone. of Commissioners, cites main- some more revenue.” 615 “Of course it will be on taining city control over zon- Other areas with parcels the agenda that gets run in the ing and the potential confu- that could be annexed are 397-6132 paper, but they won’t be noti- sion faced by police and fire Cumberland Drive, Snow fied unless the Planning responders as the main rea- Mangrum Road, Northwest Commission says they want to sons for annexing the islands. Highway, and Horn Tavern forward it to the Board of He also notes that the resi- Road. The Planning Commissioners,” Lovvorn dents on them make frequent Commission meeting begins See more information at said. “If the Planning use of city roads without pay- at 7 p.m. at City Hall. www.thegaeliccottage.info Commission says they want to ing taxes for upkeep. forward it to the Board of But several years ago, Commissioners, then we’ll when other people in the send all the people that are in Highway 96/New Hope Road the area a letter.” area were annexed, Bozung But Thompson feels says he was informed by city efforts to notify him and the officials at that time that he other property owners should would not be annexed unless have been made sooner. he requested it. “I would think that the “When they did this out people that are involved are here the last time—when they the people that should be at a took all these people in—I Planning Commission meet- called the city about it because ing and should b notified. I thought they were going to Because once they (the do it to us too, and they said

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Page 16 -- Wednesday, February 4, 2009 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers There are two basic cate- gories of life insurance - term Life Lessons and permanent. Term insur- By: Holly Watkins you should at least have ance can be purchased in large State Farm® agent enough to cover final expens- amounts for a small initial es, so your parents or siblings premium. It is well suited for Mike Thompson died in a aren’t burdened with these short-term goals. Coverage car accident leaving behind costs. Once you’re married, lasts for a specified term. his wife, Amanda, their two you share a life and a home After this term has ended, it boys, and stiff financial chal- with someone else. Now if the expires unless renewed by lenges. “After that,” Amanda worst happens, your spouse paying higher premiums. recalls, “I put the house up for may be left with a rent or Permanent life insurance sale and we moved in with my mortgage payment they can’t provides a death benefit while mother.” About six months afford. At this point, it’s time the policy is in force. The pre- later, she purchased life insur- for both spouses to get indi- miums are initially higher ance on herself telling her vidual life policies. than those of term insurance, agent, “I don’t want this to When you have children, but in many cases they can be happen to my children.” you have their future to think cheaper over the life of the Amanda’s story illustrates about. Life insurance can help insured. Permanent life insur- how being without life insur- your spouse keep up with ance usually builds up a tax ance can leave families vul- child care and other expenses, deferred cash value and is nerable to financial hardship. as well as save for education well suited for long-term However, the need for life and retirement. In retirement, goals. insurance is not limited to life insurance becomes an Whichever option you families. important part of your estate choose, make sure your policy When you’re single with plan allowing you to pass coverage keeps pace with no dependents, you may not wealth to future generations or your life stage — now and in need much life insurance. But a charity. the future.

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