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Rutledge Hill GREEN HILLS TICKED OFF Neighborhood Page Page Nostalgia 7 NEWS 12 VOLUME 30 JULY 5, 2018 NUMBER 27 Wish kid Eli goes to the races Donate unwrapped toys and money for "Christmas in July" during July 4th celebrations downtown Nashville Nashville-Davidson County locations are the entrance to Sheriff Daron Hall an- Public Square Park, corner of nounced that the Davidson Fifth Avenue and Demonbreun County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Street, and Shelby Avenue/ and Last Minute Toy Store Korean Veterans Boulevard (LMTS) partnership contin- and 2nd Street (at the corner of - photos by ues with a “Christmas in Nissan Stadium). Personnel Matthew Starling July” fundraiser this week. will be stationed at these loca- DCSO personnel, along with tions from 4 – 8 p.m. Six-year old Eli United States Marines, will be Additionally, the public can at three locations July 4 to also drop-off at the DCSO accept new, unwrapped toys Administration Building, 506 Last Wednesday’s rain his car last week so he could and that's why we love it.” and monetary donations. This Second Avenue North, any caused a delay, but it could not practice before his racing Quarter midget racing is a partnership set a record time during the month of July. dampen the excitement sur- debut. Eli raced alongside sport in which children ages December 2017 by serving LMTS President Dale Robble, rounding Eli’s Race Day. Six- local quarter midget racers. 5-17 can participate. Eli’s race nearly 5,500 children. is looking forward to another year-old Eli, who suffers from His family and friends and car was built fire-retardant “We are really excited about successful holiday, but knows a congenital skeletal disorder, volunteers and supporters with optimal safety features. this continued partnership starting early is important. wished to have a quarter from the community cheered The average speed of a quar- because of the amazing impact “Every year, the number of midget racer. Joined by young Eli on from the stands with ter midget race car is 30 mph. we had on our community this children needing help at racers from the Music City signs and shakers. The prac- The quarter midget commu- past holiday season,” Hall said. Christmas grows and that’s Quarter Midget Association tice paid off because Eli won nity encourages children and “Sometimes trying to get dona- why we are getting an early (MCQMRA) and dressed in his race! families to take part in this tions during that time is diffi- start to filling up our ware- his new Flash jumpsuit, Eli “Racing puts Eli on a level “confidence-boosting” sport cult because people are also house,” Robble said. “While took his new racer for a spin playing field. It gives Eli the that Eli and his family are a trying to buy gifts for family you make plans to watch one of around the track. confidence boost he wants part of. and friends. We thought we the greatest fireworks displays After attending races at the and needs," said Christine “Eli’s wish gave us the would try to celebrate the holi- in the country, also make plans MCQMRA track in Hermit- Frohmiller, Eli’s mother. chance to not only grant days a few months early and to help a less fortunate child by age, Eli and his family were “The Quarter Midget Race another wish for an incredi- hope those attending July 4th dropping off a new toy or mon- hooked on the sport. The car community and the Make-A- ble child, but it also allowed celebrations would be gener- etary donation.” was customized to fit Eli’s Wish family have embraced us to learn more about the ous during a time when the For more information about exact specifications including us throughout Eli's wish See Eliʼs Wish on Page 3 ‘ask’ is a little unexpected.” the LMTS visit their website at special pedals. Eli received process. This is a family sport The three July 4 donation www.lastminutetoystore.com. 4-DAY Thu. 7/5 91ºF Fri. 7/6 89ºF Sat. 7/7 87ºF Sun. 7/8 89ºF FORECAST Rain 40% 72ºF Rain 60% 69ºF Rain 40% 68ºF Rain 30% 70ºF # 338 # NASHVILLE, TN PERMIT PERMIT TN NASHVILLE, E-MAIL [email protected] FAX 615-298-1015 TICKED OFF HOT-LINE 615-298-5597 U.S. POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE U.S. PRESORTED STANDARD PRESORTED NEWS/SOCIAL NEWS/ADVERTISING 615-298-1500 www.gcanews.com TICKED OFF E-MAIL [email protected] Page 2- The News, July 5, 2018 $2.47 million Arts Commission grants support established & emerging cultural organizations An approved $2,470,200 in Metropolitan Nashville Arts profit organizations that were temporary music ensemble, to “We appreciate the great community arts investments Commission will provides 60 successful in Metro Arts’ com- bring the works of composer partnerships we have with arts for the 2019 fiscal year by the grants to the 50 different non- petitive grant review process. Hannibal Lokumbe to men, institutions and organizations Metro Arts grants, funded women and youth incarcerated in Nashville and look forward through the operational budget at area prisons and detention to another great year of pro- of Metropolitan Nashville and centers; New Dialect contempo- gramming and cultural servic- Davidson County, support rary dance company, for the es for all residents of Davidson established cultural organiza- development of dance work- County,” said Metro Arts tions, such as the Nashville shops designed specifically Interim Director Caroline Symphony and the Nashville for differently abled youth, Vincent. “We are grateful for Children’s Theatre, as well as adults and their caregivers. the support Mayor Briley and new and emerging organiza- Additionally, Adventure Science the Metro Council in support- tions. Four 2019 grantees — Center, to engage teaching ing access to arts and culture. chatterbird, Portara Ensemble, artists to work with middle Investment in the arts is an Friends Life and From the school students in the Nashville investment in all of Nashville.” Heart International Education After Zone Alliance on a com- The nonprofit arts and cul- Foundation — are first time munity-created art exhibition ture industry generates $429.3 grant recipients, according to inspired by outer space; and, million in annual economic MNAC spokesperson Emily National Museum of African activity in Davidson County, Waltenbaugh. American Music, to conduct supports 14,277 full-time equiv- Approximately $2.3 million “From Nothing to Something: alent jobs and generates $51.1 of the funding awarded is allo- Workshops for Seniors,” explor- million in local and state gov- cated for operational support ing the musical history of ernment revenues, according to for local arts and culture insti- instruments used by early the 2017 Arts & Economic tutions, representing Metro African Americans are recipi- Prosperity 5 national economic Arts’ continued commitment to ents. impact study. investing in the longevity and “Through Nashville’s popu- resilience of Nashville’s cultur- lation growth and budget al organizations. changes, we’re thankful to be The remaining funds were able to maintain our commit- Get Results distributed among 19 project ment to equitable access to the grants intended to increase arts, to the longevity of these From Your Advertising Dollars! access to the arts, create new cultural institutions and to artworks and build organiza- making innovation possible for Call 615-298-1500 tional capacity and sustainabil- new projects,” said Metro Arts ity, such as: Intersection con- Chair K. Clay Haynes. Precinct-Based Undercover Detectives last week charged 111 persons Undercover detectives as- charged 15 persons as the result two grams of cocaine. signed to the department’s eight of investigations on Cane Ridge West Precinct detectives precincts charged 111 persons Road, Haywood Lane, Bell Road, charged 11 persons as the result last week with mostly drug and Linbar Drive, Wallace Road, and of investigations on Charlotte prostitution offenses as the Shasta Drive. Detectives seized Pike, Hart Lane, Forrest Valley result of investigations in vari- 9.3 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of Drive, and White Bridge Pike. ous Nashville neighborhoods. marijuana, one gun, and $560 Detectives seized 8.4 grams of Midtown Hills Precinct detec- counterfeit cash. heroin, 2.2 grams of marijuana, tives charged 17 persons as the Hermitage Precinct detec- and one handgun. result of investigations on tives charged 20 persons as Madison Precinct detectives Thompson Lane, Nolensville the result of investigations on charged 11 persons as the result Pike, Charlotte Avenue, Wedge- Percy Priest Drive, Bell Road, of investigations on Old wood, Avenue, Patterson Street, Couchville Pike, Lebanon Pike, Hickory Boulevard, Gallatin and Harding Place. Seized were Elliston Street, Royal Parkway, Pike, and Chesapeake Drive. nine grams of marijuana, .5 Old Hickory Boulevard, and Detectives seized 13 grams of gram of methamphetamine, and Murfreesboro Pike. Detectives marijuana, one gram of .5 gram of heroin. seized three grams of marijua- methamphetamine, and two South Precinct detectives na, two grams of heroin, and grams heroin. Buddhist Monk charged with sexual battery Buddhist Temple was arrested said that Sitthipanyo began last week and charged with paying the victim last year for seven counts of sexual battery work around the temple. by an authority figure and Youth Services detectives eight counts of displaying sex conducted the investigation acts to a minor 13 or older. that led to Sitthipanyo’s arrest. According to Metro Police He is being held in lieu of Department spokesperson Don $220,000 bond. Aaron, Sayasith Sitthipanyo, 57, Anyone with any informa- is alleged to have had unlawful tion about other potential physical contact and viewed victims is urged to contact pornography with a 15-year- the MNPD’s Youth Services old male between February Division at 615-862-7417.