New Belle Meade Tower to Keep Theater Marquee

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 WIN FREE Vol. 29 No. 51 MOVIE TICKETS To Bellevue Regal 12 Cinema Play “Where’s Wally” to win two free movie passes. See the “Where’s Wally” ad on Entertainment Page for details. Your Community NEWS Paper since 1978 New Belle Meade Tower to keep theater marquee

Accident in Green Hills claims life of Dustin Wells Dustin Wells, 21, son of local dentist Dr. Dennis Wells, was killed in a single- car accident December 14 at approximatley 2:30 a.m. Wells’ Cadillac Escalade was traveling northbound on Galbraith Drive near Overhill when he failed to negotiate a curve causing his automobile to leave the roadway and The historic Belle Meade ments occupying 60,000 square teller building and drive up Development team worked strike a tree. Theater marquee soon will feet will be constructed above ATM. with the entire neighborhood Speeding appears to be a grace the entrance of Belle the new AmSouth Bank branch. “AmSouth is proud to for more than two years and has primary contributing factor to Meade Town Center, a $30 mil- The high-end, contemporary expand one of its largest offices been extremely responsive to the crash. lion development featuring a apartments will feature one, in Belle Meade by opening a everyone’s ideas and sugges- Harris Teeter Grocery, a new two and three bedroom units state of the art branch where a tions,” Summers said. “Thanks AmSouth Bank branch, luxury with nine-foot ceilings, top-of- team of banking and investment to that spirit of cooperation, Woman apartments and retail shops in the-line appliances and stone professionals will offer tradi- there is broad support for this more than 140,000 square feet kitchen counters. Renters will tional banking, mortgage development and a growing of space. have a choice between flats or financing, trust and investments sense of excitement about the attacked at The project, which will townhouse-style apartments to help its customers meet their amenities it will bring to the begin in early 2006, will be led with two-story open living financial goals,” said Keith community.” Iroquois by Nashville developer Tony rooms. All will feature large Herron, AmSouth’s Nashville Scott Reynolds, Giarratana of Giarratana balconies or terraces overlook- President. “We’ve been a part Development Director for Apartments Development. It will preserve ing one of Nashville’s most of this Belle Meade community Giarratana, and Brent Smith the façade of the Belle Meade desirable neighborhoods. for 50 years; committed to sup- will act as project managers A woman was attacked at Theater, one of Nashville’s “Belle Meade will now porting its growth and develop- during construction. Gresham, Iroquois apartment complex most significant landmarks, and have a town center - a neighbor- ment yesterday, today and Smith and Partners will provide December 13. Police say the bring new shopping and resi- hood village with upscale shop- tomorrow.” architectural and engineering victim was arriving to visit a dential opportunities to one of ping, high-end residential, a The project will be devel- services. friend when a man dressed in Nashville’s most affluent flagship Harris Teeter and a oped in phases over a two-year Separate elevators will pro- all white robbed and badly neighborhoods. premier AmSouth Bank,” said period and is zoned mixed use vide direct access to the Harris beat her just after she pulled Belle Meade Town Center, Giarratana. “We are delighted limited (MUL). It has been Teeter, AmSouth and apart- into the apartment parking at 4301 Harding Road in to preserve the Belle Meade designed around the newly ments from a below-grade lot.. Nashville, will be anchored by Theater, a beloved landmark implemented urban design garage. Parking for more than Police said that the a 57,000-square-foot, state-of- that conjures up fond memories overlay, which required signifi- 400 cars will be provided in woman was injured but not the-art Harris Teeter Grocery. for many Nashvillians. After cant planning efforts, including both the garage and surface taken to the hospital. AmSouth Bank has leased working closely with the com- neighborhood forums and spaces. Detectives are checking to 9,700 square feet of space munity, we are especially grati- rezoning. John Summers, The project is expected to see if this crime is related to which will serve as the new pre- fied by the strong support and Metro Council Representative employ 250 people during the an earlier break-in at an apart- mier bank branch in Belle interest of area residents.” from District 24, worked with construction phase. In addition, ment unit at the same com- Meade with extensive technolo- Construction is anticipated Giarratana during the planning business tenants will bring over plex. gy and amenities. to begin in early 2006 with a phase of the project. 100 new jobs to the area. Between 40 and 50 apart- new AmSouth drive-through “The Giarratana

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Page 2 -- Wednesday, Dece,mber 21, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Westview Calendar fourth Tuesday of the month at Southern Methodist Church, ects are worked on, or you may second floor of St. George’s Nashville, Tennessee. the White Bridge Shoney's. 5035 Hillsboro Pike because work on your own project. Episcopal Church on Harding To register, please contact Normally an outside speaker mothering matters! Contact Meetings are held at the White Road (park in spaces located Teri Sogol at 354-1662. makes a presentation on the Carol Ann Ford at 646-1912 or Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 between the church and Belle fourth Tuesday. go to http://groups. Hwy 70, White Bluff, TN. Meade City Hall). For more Singles Volleyball yahoo.com/group/StPaulMOPS Everyone is welcome to watch information call 654-4819. or participate. No meeting in Bowie Outdoor Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m., sin- December. For more informa- MOMS Club Club winter Nashville tion call (615) 799-0812, (615) gle men and women play at 446-9339, (615) 446-1728, meetings West End United Methodist schedule Cribbage Club (615) 412-9941. Church (across from Bellevue MOMS Club Vanderbilt University). No The Bowie Outdoor Club The only Nashville Area South will be meeting at the charge, all skill levels wel- will meet on Saturdays at 10:00 Cribbage Club meets at various Mid-TN Bellevue United Methodist come. For more information, a.m. at Bowie Nature Park in local coffee houses on the 3rd Church at 7501 Old Harding call Rodney at 443-1896. Fairview for anyone interested Thursday of every month. Investment Club Pike the first Thursday of each in joining others for a walk, run Everyone from longtime play- Mid-Tn Investment Club is month at 10:00 a.m. Free. Bellevue or bike ride around the park. ers to the “Cribb-Curious” are a co-ed club that meets at 7:00 Mom's club has been sis- There is no fee to use to park, welcome to the free event. For p.m. the first Thursday of each tered into 2 new groups- Educational unless you plan to ride your more info, please call (615) month at the White Bridge Bellevue North and South. It is bike and live outside the 37062 673-2899 or email D.R. Fay at Shoney's. The club offers finan- divided by geographical bound- Playgroup aries. zip code. This is a family [email protected]. cial fellowship. friendly club so please bring the The new contact info for Birth to 5 Years. Most Each month we invest in kids, the all terrain stroller and Membership is Cindy Carter Tuesdays 10 a.m. until Noon, stocks to enhance the club’s the dog on leash, too! We meet 799-1687 and Leann Fergueson Most Wednesdays 10 a.m. until Knowles Center portfolio. No expertise needed. in the parking lot next to the 662-2177 Noon, Afternoons and Evenings restrooms. All levels of fitness offers diabetes No dues. For more information, on Occasion. Leave a voice welcome. support group call Steven at 356-2383. mail for Samantha Kirchner, For more information about Caring for the Coordinating Parent, To the Bowie Outdoor Club please The Knowles Senior American Singles Caregiver support Confirm Date, Time & contact Kristina Giard at The Center, located at 174 Rains Location at 1-888-685-0288. Williamson County Health Ave., Nashville, TN 37203, Golf Association group meetings Dept. Fairview Clinic at 799- offers a free support group for The American Singles Golf 2389 x 112 or diabetics facilitated by Caring for The Caregiver, Send Community Association is a national organ- [email protected] or Vanderbilt Home Health on the an ongoing support group open ization. The Nashville group Calendar announcements call Bowie Nature Park at 799- last Tuesday of each month to anyone caring for an elderly meets every third Tuesday at 5544. from 11 a.m. - noon. Contact parent or spouse. by email to Claire Herb at 743-3487. the Dan McGuiness Irish Pub at The group meets alternate [email protected] 5:30 p.m. For more informa- Monday evenings from 5:00 West Nashville tion, please call 615-872-7788. or by fax to 662-0946, Courthouse p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jewish or mail them to Westview, Area MOPS Family Service at the Jewish Quilters Guild in Harpeth View Community Center, 801 Percy P.O. Box 210183, Warner Blvd., Suite 103, Come enjoy food, fun, sup- Nashville, TN 37221. port, and friendships while your White Bluff Toastmasters Courthouse Quilt Guild children enjoy time with loving “A Friendly Place to Meet and meets the second Monday of caregivers in a nurturing learn- Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth each month. Basic quilting ing environment. In addition to View Toastmasters describe classes are taught from 1:00 childcare for pre-school chil- their club meetings. You too, p.m. until 3:00 p.m., projects dren, we'll also offer supervi- can discover how fun and easy for the month start at 5:00 p.m., sion and activities for older sib- it is to build self-confidence and business session begins at 6:30 lings of pre-schoolers who are overcome your fear of public p.m., with projects finished homeschooled. West Nashville speaking; skills necessary in afterward. There is a “Sit-N- Area MOPS (Mothers of today’s business world. Visitors Sew” each 4th Saturday of the Preschoolers) Meets 2nd and are always welcome! Meetings month at 9:00 a.m., where 4th Monday of Every Month at are held weekly on Saturday classes are taught, service proj- 9:30 a.m. until noon at St. Paul's mornings at 7:30 a.m. on the

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Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 21, 2005 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Pages The Winter recalls blizzard of ‘51 Daughter’s The Westview dateline this week coincides with the still burn brightly for those who experienced it. first day of winter. Winters come and winters go, but long- This week, too, the late December, 1944, famous View time Nashvillians will never forget the blizzard of 1951. “Battle of the Bulge” is recalled not just by historians, but by Paula Underwood Winters There is probably not an official scale that says when a also by veterans who were there. Commentators said that I know I’m probably going to fierce winter storm becomes a blizzard. Tropical storms, on period was Europe’s worst since such records began being have a lot of people disagreeing with the other hand, become officially a kept. One such veteran of this epic battle me on this subject, including my hurricane when the wind velocity against the German Army was reaches a certain speed. Nevertheless, Vet’s View McMinnville’s late, great Clarence “Red” older son, but here goes. whoever called that fierce storm of by John Furgess Safley. He was with the 101st Glider unit, I don’t think it is wrong for the 1951 a blizzard certainly got it right! Past VFW when he was severely wounded and suf- CIA to be listening in on phone con- Vet’s View was just a youngster of National Commander fered the sudden amputation of both legs versations under the circumstances seven years old, almost eight, and that below the knees. He recalled laying in the they describe. I hate the idea of inva- winter ranks as one of this ol’ vet’s earliest recollections as snow, on his back, passing in and out of consciousness. He sion of privacy, especially by the a child. told of “looking up, through the snowfall, and seeing the government because as most of you The low temperatures, howling winds, snow and ice angels coming for me.” They were not angels, he would readers know, I think we have way were traumatic enough, but Vet’s View’s dad was a repair- learn later, but parachutists of his own “Screaming Eagles” too much government involvement man with NES, as was kept on duty several days and nights. Division, the 101st. in our lives anyway, but in this case I Raised in the ten – new west Nashville subdivision of And so it is with the official arrival of our winter sea- have to agree with the president. Croleywood, this ol’ vet can clearly remember those sled son, that memories of winters long ago come to mind. Not If we have people in the United rides “down the hill” on Croley Drive. During the height of to worry, Vet’s View says, because now that winter is here States who have known Al Qaeda the storm, a Purity Dairies milkman was killed in a delivery we can all take comfort in saying that the “next season” is associations and they are calling truck accident near the hill (or was it Sealtest?) spring! Best wishes from our warm house to yours and them, the right authorities need to be Vet’s View should probably say “apologies to Mister may every day be as a holiday and all your dreams come aware of what they are saying. Nostalgia, E.D. Thompson,” but memories of that blizzard true. At least, that’s this Vet’s View. What’s yours? The way I look at it, if we weren’t monitoring conversations Relax – they are just mythical T. history was the undefeated and something happened such as it championships! 1938 team. But, they came in did on 9/11, everyone would blame Speaking of second. However, they did the president. I also figure that in pol- When will the NCAA allow a get some make up in 1951. itics it is just a matter of politics as to #4 on #8 team play off to really Sports The ‘51 team was beaten who is accusing whom of what. If we tell which team is the real By Dick Green handily in the Sugar Bowl by want the government to protect us, National Champion. The main Maryland - the voters rated we have to let them do what they argument is too many games. U.T. #1 and Maryland #2. need to do in order to do the job. Like And, yet teen age high school kids play 16 to 20 games of Now fast forward about 40 years. In 1993 Notre Dame it or not, sometimes you have to basketball and college players travel all over the country ended up the season by winning a major bowl with a 11-1 accept things that are unpleasant. even to Alaska and Hawaii to play 30 to 40 games a year. record at the same time F.S.U. ended up 11-1. By the way Meanwhile, if you don’t talk to That’s a lot of games for teenagers. Notre Dame beat F.S.U. during the season. National anyone with Al Qaeda connections, Two examples stand out in National champions ratings, Champion F.S.U. #1 Notre Dame #2. Go figure – so have you don’t have anything to worrry ratings made in many cases by voters who never played a a play off and forget these voters who’s I.Q.s are the same about, now do you? down of college football. One of the greatest teams in U. as Forrest Gump. Have a very Merry Christmas. Judge Leon Ruben celebrates 35th year of presiding on Christmas

Westview was founded in 1978 by the late This month, General Session’s judge, Leon Ruben will mark his 35th consecu- Doug Underwood and is an independent, tive year to preside over Night Court on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. He has family-owned newspaper. volunteered to help out the Night Court Commissioners by working in their stead THE WESTVIEW one Christmas Day long ago, and he has turned it into an annual event. His tour of is published weekly by the duty runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days. Judge Ruben will provide chili Westview Publishing Co., Inc. 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 to police officers and any visitors on Christmas Day from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. P.O. Box 210183 He will bring along his wife, Sandy, to share the tradition. Nashville, TN 37221

Publisher.....Evelyn Underwood Miles Park donates original artwork ny Bellevue resident to Editor....Paula Underwood Winters Fairview/White Bluff.....Richard Edmondson Sports Reporter...... Dick Green Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Titans & High School Sports Writer ....Clif Mitchell Nashville Shores wanted its holiday card to deliver Accounts Receivable, Graphic Artist, much more than holiday wishes this season. The company & Circulation...... Melissa Evans hoped it would raise awareness for a local children’s hospi- Account Manager ...... Andrea Gunn tal. Online Editor & The Nashville Shores’ holiday card, which was mailed Book Publishing Editor...... Hugh Daniel to more than 3,000 companies, associations and individu- Photographer...... Mike Ingram, Bellevue als, encourages people to learn more about the Monroe Photography Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Holiday Phone: (615) 646-6131 Project. The Holiday Project offers unique holiday cards, FAX: (615) 662-0946 tags, and gifts with artwork created by current and past E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.westviewonline.com Vanderbilt Children’s patients. Proceeds benefit the www.westviewpublishing.com patients and their families at the Hospital. ADVERTISING: Classified advertising “The fantastic work of Vanderbilt Children’s can not be deadline is Monday noon for that applauded or promoted enough,” said Tricia Prince, Senior Wednesday’s paper. Special Event Manager at Nashville Shores. “When you Display advertising deadline is Friday at think holidays, you think kids. Our holiday card was a per- noon for the following Wednesday’s paper. fect opportunity to, in some small way, help out this great artist and Bellevue resident, to create an original painting ARTICLES: Deadline for articles and organization.” for their holiday card, and the artwork was subsequently community calendar events is Friday at noon for the following Wednesday’s paper. Nashville Shores commissioned Jason Erwin, a local donated to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

Page 4 -- Wednesday, December 21, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Politically Speaking Proposed changes from Planning Commission The Metro Planning Commission has provided me with a list of items to be one lot at 433 Harpeth Trace Drive considered before the Commission at the next scheduled meeting on January 12, * A request for final plat approval to combine 3 parcels into 1 lot at the 2006. These items are: northeast corner of Heath Road and Highway 70 *A request to change from R15 to SP properties * A request for preliminary plat approval to cre- located at 6949 Hwy 70S for a new condominium devel- Metro Council ate 141 lots located on the east side of McCrory Lane and opment. This project is located between the existing the west side of Beautiful Valley Drive as part of the Windsor Terrace Condominiums and Barton House, adja- Report Travis Place development previously approved for recent to Coronada Condimiums. SP or Specific Plan zoning by Charlie Tygard zoning earlier in the fall is a new designation that performs the same functions pre- Councilman, 35th District viously associated with a PUD (Planned Unit Anyone desiring more information on any of these Development) in that square footages, layout, construction materials, etc may be proposals may contact me or the Metro Planning Commission prior to the specified as part of the zoning request. January 12th meeting. I will be scheduling a meeting with the Boards and/or res- * Final plat approval for 12 lots in Phase 5A, 28 lots in Phase 4B and idents of Windsor Terrace and Coronada regarding the new request for condo- 30 lots in Phase 4C of the Riverwalk subdivision miniums requested by Haury and Smith. * Final plat approval to create one lot located on the east side of River As always, please feel free in contacting me by phone at 646-3295 (home), Road, approximately 1 ¼ miles south of Cub Creek Road 256-7146 (work), 243-3295 (cell), by writing to P. O. Box 210945, Nashville, * A request to amend the side setback from 5 feet to 2 feet 10 inches on TN 37221 or by email to [email protected].

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Dear Dave, about it. Otherwise, it’s just going to fester and cause My husband and I are both full-time students, and even more problems down the road. In a marriage, one he makes about $52,000 a year. Our parents discour- person shouldn’t cause the other to be miserable and aged us from getting student loans, so we ended up put- in a position they don’t like just for their own security ting about $23,000 on credit cards paying for school Dave Says... or to avoid their spouse’s family. Part of marriage is expenses. We’re barely making the minimum pay- By Dave Ramsey making compromises and being there to hug on each ments on the cards, have a $400 house payment and www.davesays.org other when things get uncomfortable. we’re also investing $500 a month in his 401(k) Sometimes, Tim, you just need an impartial refer- because the company matches his investment. ee. I’m talking maybe three or four sessions with a Sometimes we’ve barely got enough money for food good marriage counselor. Talking to someone like that and gas. What can we do? $150,000 in savings and no debt except for our house. doesn’t mean your marriage is falling apart, but if your Roxy in Houston, TX Recently, I had an opportunity to take a job in commer- engine is running a little rough you may need to get a cial real estate in my hometown – something I really tune-up, you know? Dear Roxy, wanted to do – and she was very upset by the idea of - Dave Maybe we should stop the 401(k) for a while. If moving. She said it was because she didn’t want to you’re telling me that you’ve barely got enough money move even further away from her family, but I think Dear Dave, for something as basic as food, then the 401(k) can just there was something else bothering her, too. Anyway, How do you save a significant amount of money sit there. I think I’d stop doing pretty much everything there’s still some friction between us, and I’m not sure for a special gift for your spouse when you always except working down this credit card debt. Cut them all what to do. work on the monthly budget together? up, Roxy – have a plastic surgery party! Then take all Tim Steve via email your debts, list them from smallest to largest, pay minimum payments on the big ones and attack the smallest Dear Tim, Dear Steve, one with a vengeance. That’s a really good question. Anytime you’re in a Well, it’s very hard to do. Honesty is very impor- More than anything, you guys need to get on a relationship and something like this happens it’s almost tant in a marriage AND in your finances. What I sug- written budget and set it in stone before the first of the like making a sale - you’ve got to dig out the real rea- gest is that the two of you establish a “his” and “hers” month. You’ve got more money than you think if your son for the objection. It could very well be that she gift budget. Set aside an amount each month in that cat- husband is bringing home $52,000 and your house pay- doesn’t want to be further away from her family, and egory and save up for that special item for that special ment’s only $400 – even with $23,000 in credit card that’s natural to an extent. someone. debt. But, like you said, there could be other factors That way, everything is out in the open and you’re - Dave involved. There might even be something in your past not hiding anything from anyone – except the surprise that bothers her – something she doesn’t want you to itself. And that’s SUPPOSED to be a secret until it’s Dear Dave, revisit. It may even be some feelings of resentment given! I’ve been married about a year, and my wife and I toward your family for things that have happened - Dave both have very secure jobs. We bring home about before, or the insecurity of the situation with a new job. $130,000 a year combined, and we also have about But from a relationship standpoint, you guys need * You can see all of Dave’s columns at www.dav- Children’s Garden ribbon cutting to root this thing out and talk esays.org.

Children’s Garden Montessori School on Coley Davis Road held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 15. The school is open for preschool age children and they offer an afterschool program for school age children. Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 21, 2005 -- Page 5 Westview’s News from White Bluff

Vol. 1 No. 29 December 21, 2005 The revolving wheel of life: artist paints the eye of the hurricane By Richard Edmondson coming around.” the two—painting and teach- The metaphor of the ing—but it wasn’t working out. It’s entitled “The Bringer of revolving wheel is in some At the same time her marriage Peace.” The central figure in the respects an apt way to describe was falling apart. Meanwhile a painting has a woman’s face. Maddox’s personal life during gallery in the city of Freeport, But with her arms outstretched her thirteen years in the on the island of Grand Bahama, in the manner that they are it’s Bahamas. Maddox currently had taken an interest in her almost a pose of crucifixion. resides in White Bluff and work. But her husband was The incredibly striking teaches art classes at Crafty opposed to the deal they were piece was painted by local artist Critters, an arts and crafts sup- offering. Anne Maddox, who says it was ply shop in Dickson, though the “They told me they would inspired by a hurricane she road which led her here has like to showcase my work but lived through in the Bahamas, been a long one. they wanted me to sign an and specifically by the storm’s Born in the United agreement that they would be eye which passed directly over Kingdom, the daughter of a my sole distributor, and my her head. Congregationalist minister, she husband didn’t seem to think “All of this represents that took up pencil and paint brush that was a good idea.” chaos on the outside, and then at an early age. Her husband talked her out there’s that figure in the center. “I did a year in art college of it, but after the marriage dis- And this is the eye. She’s in the after finishing high school, and solved completely she went center of the storm, the calm I knew right from when I was back to the same gallery. place, and she has a very calm little I had an artistic talent. And “I said, ‘are you still inter- expression on her face,” says it was a given that I was going ested?’ And they said, ‘we’re Maddox. to be an artist when I grew up.” just waiting for you.’ And so I White Bluff artist Anne Maddox seeks to combine the phys- The hurricane Maddox But she also realized that signed papers, and they said ical and spiritual realms in her work. In the upper left, her experienced was Hurricane making a living as an artist ‘we want to do a show, but we painting “The Buddha Meets the Butterfly.” Lower left, “The David, which raked the would be a difficult challenge, need at least 50 paintings,’ and I Bringer of Peace,” inspired by a hurricane Maddox survived Caribbean in 1979 where it was so additionally she underwent said, ‘well how am I going to while in the Bahamas. responsible for more than 2,000 training as a teacher—this live?’” deaths. while marrying a fellow teacher She was now divorced with Bahamas that I was going to world, to feeling like I needed The artist, who is also an who had a hunger for living a young child to support, a have a baby when I was 44. And more in the picture.” environmental activist, abroad. After a brief stint in daughter, Melanie. The gallery I thought, ‘yeah right!’ and Her artwork thus began describes the eye of a hurricane Nigeria, the couple ended up on owners asked her how much promptly forgot about it.” consciously to combine the as bringing with it a calm, as teaching assignments in the she needed to live, and how Ah, but as it turned out: “I physical world with the spiritu- well as “an eerie kind of light- Bahamas—on San Andros, one many paintings she could do in got pregnant when I was 44 and al. ness.” The best way to think of of the poorer islands in the clus- a month. A deal was quickly I had her (her daughter, “It (“Buddha Meets it, she says, is to think of a ter. worked out. Meghan) when I was 45.” Butterfly”) sums up for me the wheel. The greater, faster “They already had an art “They paid me up front. All her life Maddox has idea of this link between paint- movement is on the outside of teacher, so I got to teach every- They paid me $800 a month and had a reverence for nature, and ing the natural world and get- the wheel—represented by the thing they didn’t have a teacher I provided them with $800 a particular passion for wild- ting into the realm of the spiri- circles in the painting—but for. So I did needlework, reli- worth of paintings.” flowers, and while still living in tual.” when you get to the hub, the gion, English literature, English Her first show opened with the Caribbean she began work At the same time her artis- center of the wheel, it’s almost language, and remedial close to the requisite 50 paint- on a book tentatively to be enti- tic development was undergo- stationary. English, and I ran the library,” ings. The gallery sold com- tled Wildflowers of the ing this change, she met her “But then you feel the Maddox said. pletely out of them, with more Bahamas. She provided the present husband, Tony Maddox. winds picking up again, and But she found that teaching than half going the first night. illustrations while an island The couple remained in Florida this time they come from the in a conventional classroom For the 33-year old artist it was botanist helped her with classi- for a while, but Tony was from reverse direction because it’s was not to her liking—and of a heady time. “It was kind of fications. The British publisher Hickman County, so they ended the back side of the hurricane course her true passion crazy. I felt like a celebrity,” she MacMillan took an interest in up in Middle Tennessee. Since remained art. And the island she says. the project but in the end decid- moving to the area she has was living on was as an aphro- It was around this time that ed that the market for such a given art classes at Cheekwood disiac to her creative imagina- Maddox read the book, Out on book would be too narrow. as well as Michaels in 100 Oaks tion. a Limb, by Shirley MacClaine. They urged her to seek a pub- and Bellevue; she currently “I just fell in love with It changed her life. She joined a lisher in the United States. teaches in Dickson and shows these cottages that were painted New Age church where adher- It was the end of Maddox’s her work at the Milo Gallery in all pink and blue and yellow, ents were exploring Theosophy life in the Bahamas. Following Kingston Springs. But the road and some of them were these and a variety of other alterna- the publisher’s advice, she emi- doesn’t end here. little stucco types, and there tive spiritual paths. grated to the U.S., ending up in Her painting “The Bringer were just a few left with the “They brought in people Vero Beach Florida. Here, with of Peace” has been selected by thatch (roofs), but mostly they who were clairvoyant. There the production of a painting she the organization American Pen were the shingles, wooden shin- was an Irish girl who came over entitled “The Buddha Meets the Women to be part of a large gles,” Maddox recalls, adding: to do tarot card readings. It was Butterfly,” her artwork began to peace-themed banner that the “So I decided I just had to just so exciting. It was wonder- take a new direction. group plans to take on tour paint.” ful. 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Eventually coming back to William James met his Dickson, William James future wife while traveling bought the Vorhies house on The life of an artist (Continued from White Bluff) back and forth from the Court Square in Charlotte “The branch from Denver, peace,” Maddox said. “When you start eliminat- Montgomery and Dickson in February 1847. The house Colorado sent out a letter say- She is also interested in ing species what it does is it counties. Her name was Sarah originally built around 1800 is ing they were working on a big using her art to benefit the envi- sets off a chain of events which Elizabeth Williams. (This still being lived in today. peace project. They’re creating ronment, having created a piece affects one thing after another,” family was the first I wrote David and Marilyn Stansberry a big banner, and they invited which she calls her “ecosystem she said. about in the Westview). 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Vol. 1 No. 29 December 21, 2005 Ten-year-old’s sacrifice on mosaic project given with nature protection in mind By Richard Edmondson which at that time was still in But Renee adds with a dire need of funding. laugh: “the kids that came had a If there’s anyone who When asked why he did it, good time. We had quite a light knows the true meaning of young Jake replies, “Well, I show with the lightning.” Christmas it’s 10-year-old Jake already had enough stuff, and I One hundred dollars per- Cashion. In fact you could just love nature so much, and haps doesn’t sound like a great almost think of him as a modern there had been a penny drive at deal when speaking within the day Little Drummer Boy. He the school, and I started think- context of an $11,000 project. didn’t have much, but he gave ing, and all of a sudden it just In fact the example of the everything he had. started happening. I just asked widow’s mite almost comes to Only in Jake’s case it was- for donations for my birthday mind. But Lynne Bachleda, one n’t exactly a babe in a manger instead of presents after all.” of the primary organizers of the that inspired his gift-giving Jake’s mom, Renee mosaic project, says Jake’s con- instincts. It was more an idea— Cashion, says what eventually tributions to the effort were the idea that nature should be was settled upon was to have a important for a variety of rea- preserved and protected. birthday party for Jake at the sons. Jake was part of a two-year Fairview Rec Center swimming “Jake was important to the long community effort which pool. Lots of Jake’s friends project from the very begin- resulted in the mosaic sculpture from school, as well as other ning, not only because he so “Three at the Center.” The children from Bowie Park’s generously raised money for the sculpture has graced a little summer camp program, were project, but also because he cleared spot of ground near the invited. And of course Jake got came and worked on it consis- Bowie Park Nature Center since no birthday presents that year— tently. Part of that was because September. The three figures but he did raise around $100 for his mother, Renee Cashion, was which comprise the setting are a the project. And, says Renee, it a dedicated volunteer to the Ten-year-old Jake Cashion, seated here with his mother, turtle, a squirrel, and a tree. At a would have been even more had mosaic project. Thus Jake Renee Cashion, not only worked on the Bowie Park cost of $11,000 (all of it raised the weather cooperated. always wanted to be there. He mosaic sculptures, but also sacrificed his birthday pres- through private donations), the “We only raised about $100 was very involved all the way ents to help pay for the project. project was undertaken with the because unfortunately we had a through, and I think he set a dred spirits had they ever park’s summer camp program idea of expressing an “abiding swimming party at the swim- philanthropic standard for known each other. Like the he can identify a lot of the affection” for the 732-acre ming pool and there were terri- Fairview that won’t be sur- good doctor, Jake, too, has a native species by sight—the Fairview park and of paying ble thunderstorms that day, and passed for a long time,” profound reverence and respect yellow-spotted slider turtle for tribute to the living things, plant we almost cancelled it. And Bachleda said. for nature. And because of the and animal, that inhabit it. about an hour into the party it Bowie Park was donated to (Continued on page 9) “Wildlife to me is sort of a started thunderstorming again. the city of Fairview by Dr. reminder of the good that’s in I’d say maybe only two thirds Evangeline Bowie, who deeded City agrees to sewer the world,” explains Jake, a of the kids that were invited it to the city upon her death in fifth grader at Fairview actually showed up. So that was 1992. Jake and Dr. Bowie deal ‘memorandum of Elementary School. unfortunate.” would probably have been kin- Lots of others his age apparently agreed. Children in understanding’ large numbers from two differ- By Richard Edmondson can be found for the outgoing ent Fairview schools con- The Fairview Board of Al Deck, who will officially tributed countless hours to the Commissioners voted last leave city service on December mosaic project, working under week to sign on to a revised 31. the supervision of nationally “memorandum of understand- The city and the Water known mosaic artist Sherri ing” with the Water Authority Authority of Dickson County Warner Hunter. of Dickson County. are in negotiations for a Water The children also held a “If the board approves this, Authority takeover of “penny drive” through their what you will be committing to Fairview’s ailing, near-maxed- respective schools to raise is paying the first $70,000 out out sewer system. The earlier money for the effort. Jake him- of water and sewer funds for memorandum of understand- self took a jar with $13 worth of those expenses (engineering, ing, submitted to the city by coins in it and contributed it. planning, and easements)…it Dickson last month, outlined But unlike the other children, does not commit you to pay for the terms under which an eight- Jake wasn’t satisfied to let it go the line at this time,” said City inch wastewater transmission at that. He felt that more needed Attorney Larry Cantrell. line would be constructed to be done to ensure the pro- The board took the action along Highway 96 west from ject’s completion. last Thursday at a meeting in the Fairview city limits to a So last year on his ninth which commissioners also point in or near the city of birthday Jake made a special appointed Assistant City Burns, where it would then request of family and friends: Manager Shirley Forehand to connect into the Dickson instead of giving him presents, The work of Jake and the other children can be viewed serve as interim city manager wastewater system. Cost of the he said, they should make dona- across the drive from the park’s nature center. until a permanent replacement project has been estimated at tions to the mosaic project, Happy Holidays....from your friends Marty, Jennifer, Amelia, Trista, Erika and Yolanda 615.799.2225 2070 Fairview Blvd. Toll Free 1.800.608.2265 Fairview, TN 37062 www.ffbtn.com We Appreciate Your Business! Fairview beats ‘cabin fever’ with new kids craft classes The Williamson County an important winter accessory, January 18th from 4:00 p.m. to Fairview Boulevard in Fairview Recreation Complex a snow stick to gauge the snow 4:45 p.m. youth ages 5-10 will Fairview. Register for classes has a response to the winter fall and accumulation for those make “Foam Race Cars” to by visiting the complex or call- “blahs” for kids in 2006. mid-winter storms. “Frosty’s decorate and compete in the ing 799-9331. Beginning in January, two new Snow Stick” class is offered on “Fastest in Fairview” competi- arts and crafts classes will Wednesday, January 11th from tion. Cost is $4.00 per person Crittenden Entertainment Group launch for the creative, weath- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is to create and compete. er-bound kids of winter. First, just $2.00 per person. The Fairview Recreation http://www.crittendenentertainment.com kids ages 4 and older will create Then on Wednesday, Complex is located at 2714 Event Productions: Digital Media • Weddings • Photo DVD Movies • School Functions • VHS to DVD Transfer (Continued from Fairview page) Ten year old... • Corporate Meetings • CD Manufacturing • Festivals • Graphics instance. melting of the glaciers in my dreams, I have dreamed of And Much More!! “They’re yellow with black Greenland—have you heard cars that are powered by some- Contact Us At (615) 673-8338 spots. The babies are only about about that?” I ask him as we sit thing like solar energy and bat- 7620 US Hwy 70S, Suite 252 • Nashville, TN 37221 the size of my palm, but the in the family’s home in teries—batteries that are adults are about the size of both Fairview, with Jake and his charged by electricity from my hands put together.” mom seated on the couch. solar energy that can start the Reception Location For Rent Jake decries rampant “Global warming? You’ve cars, and keep them running so urbanization and pollution studied that haven’t you?” that there’s a back up battery in Weddings • Wedding Receptions which he describes as “a hor- Renee asks of her 10-year-old case it’s not a sunny day—cars Company Parties• Class Reunions • Jr./Sr. Proms ror,” and he believes humans son. that have solar panels on them.” Any size party up to 400 people. need to take better care of the Indeed he has. “The global Now why hasn’t Detroit “Let Us Plan Your Complete Party!” planet—and when he discusses warming,” says Jake with a thought of that? such concepts he almost sounds trace of the didactic, “that’s The idea of doing a mosaic Catering Available • Large Dance Floor adult-like. what all this—all the vehicles sculpture for Bowie Park was “I mean all this oil drilling, and such are causing.” inspired in part by the mosaic Call to reserve: (615) 352-8424 you know—I think we need to Then he offers up some- sea serpent in Nashville’s or fax: (615) 353-6550 work harder to try and conserve thing almost as curious as the Fannie Mae Dees Park. The the earth that we’ve come to tessellated arabesques on the project was completed in know over hundreds of thou- mosaic sculptures to which he September and unveiled at this sands of years.” and the other children devoted year’s Fairview NatureFest, “Do you know about the themselves so religiously: “In September 10.

Fairview sewer system...(Continued from Fairview page) $3.1 million. adds the following caveat: “the etcetera, the targeted date was But the memo contained a parties also understand that in March.” provision which aroused the events not reasonably foresee- But speaking of the new concerns of city officials. able” could delay the comple- memorandum of understand- Specifically it called for the city tion time. Evidently there’s ing, Cantrell added, “I think it’s to pay the cost of constructing good reason to suspect a delay a good start of where we need the line without making any may in fact be in the works. to get to. I think it’s the opening reference to a previous city At a meeting two weeks of a door that this board has agreement to turn over it’s ago which was held in the worked very diligently on try- entire Water and Sewer Nashville offices of the state ing to obtain over the last sever- Department assets, estimated at Department of Environment al months.” between three and four million, and Conservation, the target He also called the new to the regional utility. date mentioned was not third agreement “the best, for want The new memorandum of quarter 2006, but March of of a better phrase, bang you can understanding still makes no 2007. get for your buck” and said it’s mention of the assets transfer, And indeed in his remarks “probably the best shot that but at the same time it commits before the board Cantrell made we’ve got to get something that the city, for the time being, to a mention of the discrepancy. will be good for this town.” much lesser financial obliga- “It does talk about the tar- The motion to approve the tion. get date being the third quarter memorandum of understanding Under the new document of 2006, but in our meeting the was made by city Vice Mayor the city would be responsible other day I think this engineer- Eddie Arney and was unani- for paying $70,000, money that ing part of it, the planning mously approved. would be spent on obtaining easements and rights-of-way, paying engineering and legal fees, and, if necessary, cover the cost of initiating eminent domain proceedings. In the event that all these costs exceed the $70,000 allotted, the remaining difference would be split between the city and the Water Authority. The new document also envisions the city and the Authority entering into new, additional written agreements which will address the cost of the line construction. “I think it (the new memorandum) truly and accurately details the agreements that the city and the Water Authority have, that we’ve been working on so long. I have no problem with this and if the board wants to approve it, I think it’s a good start toward getting this thing done,” Cantrell said. The new document men- tions a targeted completion date of “no later than the end of the third quarter, 2006,” but also

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Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 21, 2005 -- Page 13 Memories of White Bluff Carl’s By Dorothy Blazevich, be. Carl has a large menu 4991 Hwy 70 E. now of Bellevue including excellent bar-b-que White Bluff Known in White Bluff as ribs, charbroiled burgers, and Lorelle “Penny” Hall other tasty home-cooked sea- Bar B Que 797-4020 White Bluff, my old soned vegetables. All his & Grill home town, is growing and menu items are available for has some good choice restau- carry out. Call ahead and have “We’re More Than Just A Bar-B-Que Restaurant” rants. I stop at Carl’s Perfect it ready for pick up. Sunday 10:30-2:30 Pig in White Bluff. It is Carl told me his wife, Monday & Tuesday closed known for its great tasting Lois, helps in all of their Wednesday & Thursday 10:30-6:00 Bar-B-Que. Carl Teitloff is Perfect Pig Bar-B-Que restau- Friday 10:30-7:00 Saturday 10:30- 6:00 the owner. It is located at rnats. He also said he will be Thank you for your cooperation and patronage 4991 Highway 70 East, just on Tennessee Crossroads on for the past 14 years! Thanks, Carl Teitloff before the city limits of White NPT Channel 8 in January. Bluff going toward Dickson. Stop by Carl’s for old Carl told me he has a very fashioned pit bar-b-que and special way to cook his bar-b- much more. que chickens. He said they I’m doing fairly good weigh a little over 3 pounds since my fall, taking it one and he can cook and bar-b- day at a time. I’m wishing que 21 to 23 chickens at one everyone time. I was there just as Carl a Merry finished cooking his chickens. Christmas He gave me half a chicken to with many take home. I almost didn’t blessings make it home because the in the new aroma of the chicken was so year 2006. pleasant in my car. I would All I have stopped to eat it, but I want for passed a picnic area close by Christmas on Highway 70, but it didn’t is a much have a table. lighter Carl told me my sister, weight Elsie Hall Albert, loves his cast. The bar-b-que chicken. Elsie lives one I have in White Bluff. is heavy. Carl told me he makes his Next pork bar-b-que from pork week will be about my broth- shoulders, cooking it the old er, Sonny Hall and the fun he fashioned way in an open pit has every day with his friends bar-b-que the way it used to that he knows well and likes.

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Page 14 -- Wednesday, December 21, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Featuring articles: * By kids and teens * About kids and teens * Youth athletics * School activities Kids View * Lots more! Westview Newspaper Your Community NEWS Paper with Kids In Mind Overbrook fourth-grader wins national art contest Ten-year-old Allyson paint the Tennessee state flower across the country. She won care to give each artist’s work irises. When she found out her Conde, a fourth-grader at in bright colors, so she chose $250 and a trip to the opening careful consideration.” painting had been chosen, she Overbrook School, wanted to orange, a deep purple and a ceremonies of the new National “I thought there would be said she was excited. bright pink for her irises. Those Garden in Washington DC in more texture if there were dif- “It was amazing; I didn’t colors and her beautiful inter- September 2006 where her art- ferent colors,” Conde said of think it would win,” she said. “I pretation of the state flower work will be featured as part of her decision to paint colorful was speechless.” caught the eye of judges for the the celebration. Scott’s “Draw Your State “The quality of the artwork Flower Contest.” received was very high, and Conde entered the contest made the process of judging as a part of her art class at quite challenging for our jury Overbrook under the guidance panel,” the Scott Miracle-Gro of art teacher Brooke Sisco. Her Company Web site stated of the iris painting was selected as the contest. “The final decisions state winner for the contest made by the judges reflect a rig- from among 5,000 entries orous process that took great ‘Night Al Pajama Party’ with Albert Haynesworth Tennessee Titan Defen-sive Thursday, December 22. handed out to each of the 92 Tackle Albert Haynes-worth The Haynesworth’s will be children until 7 p.m. by Albert has been a giver of headaches hosting their first annual “Night and Stephanie serving as Mr. to opponents on the field for a Al Pajama Party” in conjuncti- and Mrs. Claus. They will also while now and he’s also a giver no with his radio show for kids be judging the pajamas, with of goodwill to the Nashville ages 1-92. Parents are encour- one boy and one girl being cho- community. In addition to his aged to bring their kids dressed sen as best dressed and the two alliance with March of Dimes, in pajamas, with each of the winners will each receive a new Haynesworth and wife first 92 children receiving a bicycle from Toys R Us. Those Stephanie have teamed up with stuffed animal compliments of winners will be announced at Toys R Us and Jack In The Box the Haynesoworths and Toys R 7:15 during the radio show. to provide 92 kids with stuffed Us. The party will begin at 6 Winners must be present to animals and Kids Meals at his p.m. in the food court area of win. It is strongly encouraged radio show “The Bellevue the Bellevue Center Mall and to arrive at the mall by 5:30 to Center Night Al Show” on all the stuffed animals will be receive a numbered ticket, there are only 92 tickets available Santa Reads ‘Twas the Night Before and they will be issued at the stage area in the food court. Christmas at Bellevue Center Before Santa packs his sleigh and gathers the reindeer, he Hillwood Wrestling Team wins 1st will read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to children at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve at Bellevue Center in Roo’s Kids The Hillwood High team came in first out of 15 coached by Tony Keeton. Zone. school wrestling team partici- teams, many of the teams are Pictured below are the Bring entire family out to hear this special story told by pated in the first annual from around this area and boys that placed, the coaches, Santa. Children will also enjoy visiting with him one last Friendship Christian some from East Tennessee. team managers and a couple time before he travels around the world. Wrestling Invitational on The team is Coached by of other team mates. Bellevue Center is located just off Interstate 40 at exit Saturday December 10. The Kevin Komisar and Assistant 196. NCS K - 2nd News By Emily Bartlett

Hi! My name is Emily Bartlett and I am in the second grade at Nashville Christian School. We have been very busy getting ready for our Christmas Program. Our program was on Tuesday night. It was fun learning new songs. Our program was called “S” Files. It was about finding the true meaning of Christmas. My favorite songs that we learned were “Supernatureal,” “Solution- Seekers.com,” and “S Files.” The kindergarten classes went on a field trip to the Renaissance Center in Dickson. They saw a play called Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. They enjoyed the play. After the play they got to go into a music room and play music. We had our annual Santa Secret Shop last week. This is where we get to go and buy gifts for our family and friends. I enjoyed shopping for my family. We ended the week by having Christmas parties. At my party First row (l-r): Coach Kevin Komisar, Andrew Hedges (2nd place), Kelvin Brewer each person brought small gifts for each person in the class. It was (3rd place, this was his first tournament), Justin Scott (1st place, he pinned all 4 of his fun opening the gifts. My favorite was the littlest pet shop. We got opponents in under a minute), Mark Moore (1st place), Adam Gregg (2nd place), Coach out of school at 11:15 on Thursday for the holidays. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Tony Keeton. Second row (l-r): Chris McMahon, Tazz Johnson (4th place), Michael So until next year, goodbye! Gregg, Matt Mabry (3rd place), Hailey Smith (Manager0, Savanah Raymond (Manager).

Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 21, 2005 -- Page 15 High School 2nd Grade News H o m e s c h o o l H a p p e n i n g s by Sarah Morris News Greetings Earthlings, by Savannah Redferrin Before we start our day we always start with the pledge and the prayer. Then we have show and tell. I brought my tooth that I lost 5th Grade News Lights line the streets, trees bright- last week and I let everybody see it. After show n tell we did our by Haley Butler en windows, and cold air reminds us of phonics work sheets. I n science class we learned about water and the season, yet there seems to be confu- colored pages with sea animals. Then we had art class. In art we Monday was a fun day. In language arts sion.While I am only 16 and in the eyes made gift cards for friends and family and my teacher gave me a we wrote about the "Ant and the Dove". The ant was in a of many am still a child, I can't for the cut out of a horses head and I got to paint it. Have a good week. drowning lake, so the dove helps him out. Then the dove life of me understand all of this "holi- was going to be caught by a bird catcher, so to return the day tree", "winter break", and "seasonal favor the ant stung the bird catcher so the dove could see shopping" which seems to fill the tele- 3rdGrade News him and flew away. In exchange city we made our check vision air waves, the advertisements, by Benjamin Hansen books and learned how to make a withdrawal slip and to and school billboards. write a check. In health we decided last week to have a For hundreds of years there have This Monday my best friend Nathan visited and it bake sale for Annabelle's Wish, we did and we made been "Christmas trees" originally lit was really fun playing with him. The 5th graders had a bake sale about $50.00 to buy some shoes for the orphans of China. with candles. For generations children and I bought cookie for 25 cents. Today in Spelling I got 100% In PE we had to go outside and play kickball. After three have looked forward to "Christmas right! yeah!!!!! I was the only one to get 100%. In Geography we games the girls got cold and just walked around it was break" and "Christmas decorating," but learned about Minnesota. My dad was born in Minnesota. Isn't still cold so we ran. In art we made gift bags, mine said in one year's time they seem to have that cool? Dad's Norwegian and he says there are lots of Ho Ho Ho in pink and black. In math instead of playing vanished. It makes me sad. Norwegians in Minnesota. That's also where the Mayo Clinic is. a game we made one. The tricky thing was (the math part While I am a Christian, I realize It's one of the most famous hospitals. In Drama we got to read our of course) that it had to be fair so we had to do all the other people have the right to practice parts. We're doing the play, Much Ado About Nothing. I have the things you do to make it fair and I still don't know if mine their traditions and beliefs. I don't part of one of the night watchmen and so does KP. He's my friend. is right. In drama we rehersed more parts of our play expect the Jewish to change the name of That's all for now, bye. "Much Ado About Nothing" by: William Shakespeare. Hanukah to "holiday season," nor do I That was the day of a fifth grader at Enrichment. expect African Americans to change Kwanzaa to another more politically 4th Grade News correct name. I am an American, who by Isaiah Dructor cherishes our traditions and my faith. 6th & 7th Grade Christmas is a big part of that. All I can Mrs. Surdyke was back with us. We were glad to by Kayci Totty say is, it is the Christmas Season and I see her. We had a division test, today. I think I did pretty, doggone have a Christmas tree. If one decides to good! I think I got every one of the problems right! We had a Feliz Navidad (Spanish), Joyeux Noel call a Spruce an Oak is it not still a spelling test, too. In health we learned about communicable and (French), Gun Tso Sun Tan'Gung Haw Sun (Chinese), Spruce? non-communicable diseases. Communicable diseases can be However we say it, Merry Christmas!!!! Monday in Pre- With the Christmas season comes spread by coughing or touching things and another person touch- Algebra we studied for our Unit test and reviewed chap- lots of goodwill. I see many people col- ing it. Non-communicable is like a heart attack --- you can't spread ters 1-14.In Health, we had to take a pop quiz on your lecting clothes, food, and toys for the it by coughing and that sort of thing. mucles! Spanish was pretty much the same , I am learning needy. I sense a different spirit. It In art, we decorated paper bags and I made a box-shaped so much! Lunch was Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. In reminds me of Charles Dicken's" frame that was flat and then I put an A-frame inside it connected Language Arts we talked about the story we read for Christmas Carol" when Scrooge took to one side. homework last week. In Art we made a Poinsetta greeting on a whole new attitude about giving. At church the older people (teenagers, included) played card to give to someone in our family or for our friends. It is like Christmas brings out the good "Dirty Santa." I got a CSI fingerprint kit from my Mom. I've been P.E. was the best! I played Chess with a friend of in folks. busy collecting evidence. mine and I won!!! During Student Government we diss- So.... call a 'SPRUCE' AN ‘OAK’ if Next week is our Christmas Party and then I get to go to cused the Care'nival and it's happenings, then school was you want, but the Christmas Spirit is Caroline's (my sister) house! over. Thats My Day At B.H.S.E! still very real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas from B.H.S.E. 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Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 21, 2005 -- Page 17 The best and worst of the holidays On the flip side of life It’s that time of year namon; you’ll save 130 calo- By Diane W. Repasky [email protected] again…merry carolers, festive Pecan Pie – Yikes, this pie of ries and 11 grams of sugar. trees, and mounds of food so choice delivers a whopping tempting that the average 470 calories and 24 grams of Cranberry Sauce – this Christmas is very productive. It is also contrary to the American gains 7 to 10 fat, and that’s without the dol- turkey topper can be surpris- morals we teach our children. One of these things is bad, and pounds during the holidays. lop of whipped cream on top! ingly high in sugar when you the other of them is good...and the one that is bad is not what When you realize that each Instead, try serving Pumpkin choose the canned variety. “ought” to be bad, and the one that is good is not what “ought” pound requires 3,500 extra Pie; you’ll be saving 230 calo- Think 105 calories and 27 to be good. —Confused? (Don’t blame ya; it confuses me calories, you may wonder ries and 11 grams of fat – plus grams of sugar per ¼ cup too.) But here’s what I mean: where all these extra calories pumpkin is a vegetable. serving. Instead, try making A) Christmas is very productive: i.e., it produces One Big come from? Let’s see how your own cranberry relish – Mess. —Honestly!: My house hasn’t been normal since that some of the traditional holi- Candied Sweet Potatoes – chop up some fresh cranber- first day Larry put up those new icicle lights he bought me and day favorites measure up – sweet potatoes are a healthy ries, mix in fresh squeezed we [too] ambitiously brought up from the basement that first and take a look at some choice, until you top them orange juice and ¼ cup of box of decorations. (Not that it was what most people consid- healthier and equally festive with brown sugar, butter, and sugar. Simmer on the stove- alternatives. marshmallows. The typical ½ top and allow to cool before er “normal” before this, but at least it was “normal” for us.) At cup serving can average about serving. You will love the any rate, I’ll just take you on a little verbal walking tour... Egg Nog – 360 calories and 250 calories and 20 grams of fresh flavor and save 30 calo- “BOXES.” That’s the thematic core of my issue with 16 grams of fat in each cup sugar. Instead, try whipping ries and 9 grams of sugar per “doing Christmas decorating right.” They’re everywhere! In makes this is one of the worst them with skim milk and cin- serving. fact, it has occurred to me since we started decorating that, with holiday beverages. Try serv- all those boxes in our basement, the heck with our Christmas ing Spiced Apple Cider; tree being a fire hazzard; our entire basement is a fire hazzard! you’ll be saving 247 calories Celebrating a birthday! ...Or is “Conflagration-In-Wait” a better phrase? and 16 grams of fat per cup. But it’s not just the boxes from the decorations (which are Cheers! never-ending; never seem to get carried “empty” back down into the basement; and seem to mysteriously tip-toe themselves right-smack-dab into the middle of my kitchen...where they Staying become a further health hazzard by lying in heaps and piles and teetering towers that people trip over constantly and knock their head unconscious against the kitchen counter on their way Healthy down onto the kitchen floor, where they are bound to crash against even more stacked boxes containing the remaining for the glass tree ornaments that didn’t get put up, but that will now become broken shards that cut into your arms, as you try to Holidays break your fall against them, from tripping on the first boxes containing leftover bows and garland in the first place). Yes, in addition to these boxes, it’s the boxes that arrive in from rela- The holiday season is also tives; boxes to be sent out to relatives; boxes that come home the season for colds and the from the store; and boxes that need to be wrapped. Somehow, flu. Before you put a new these boxes, too, wind up in the middle of my kitchen...and I immune system on your wouldn’t be a bit surprised if several boxes meant to be either “wish list”, please consider “to” or “from” someone in long years past weren’t stacked how exercise can play a role in the resistance to infection. someplace down in the basement all mixed in with my ancient Edith Heer, the matriarch of the Heer family, will be cel- Studies researching the bene- boxes of Christmas decorations unused since 1979. ebrating her 94th birthday on December 30, 2005. Then there’s paper. And ribbon. And Scotch tape. Little ficial effects of exercise on snippets — of them ALL — ALL OVER, FOR WEEKS!! — upper respiratory tract infec- until you get to that magical moment (four hours before the tions show a pretty clear cor- “boxes” [of ribbon and Scotch tape and paper] are de- relation. Sex in Music City Research suggests that wrapped...when all the presents are now finally under the tree, By Vision C. Nash and you can breathe a heavy sigh of relief that there is NO exercise of moderate duration MORE ribbon and Scotch tape and paper to contend with...only and intensity can lower the to leave you with the same ribbon and Scotch tape and paper risk of infection. Forty-five Music can be extremely intoxicating…especially when it [now in great-big, jumbled-up heaps & wads] four hours hence, minutes of brisk walking or comes to love songs. Between the endless repertoire available on compact discs, and the lyrics that blast through the air waves, each when all those boxes ARE de-wrapped. Therefore, Christmas other aerobic exercise five days a week, can reduce your and every person is set for life – with the beginnings of a relation- is productive; producing One Big Mess, and that’s not good; it’s ship, the middle, and right to the bitter end. risk of infection by 50% com- bad...so the thing about Christmas that ought to be good is real- If we’re just on the verge of falling for someone, a simple line ly bad, if you see what I mean. —And now the thing which pared to sedentary individu- from a song can be enough to take us over the edge to that place ought to be bad, but in all reality is good...and that is this: als. Also, elderly subjects of being helplessly, hopelessly in love. Or, if we’re teetering at B) Christmas is contrary to what we teach our children: reported a 30% lower inci- that point of a break up, some idea expressed by a songwriter i.e., not to lie or keep secrets. Christmas is chock-full! of lies dence of infection when they might be quoted verbatim in our letter of goodbye. and secrets...and aren’t they just marvey-wonderful?! All their exercised 5 days a week – so Of course, there are the love songs to make love by. In appre- lives, I’ve tortured my children with gifts wrapped in ways make sure the whole family ciation for our lives, many of us from the baby boomer era may want to thank God, our parents, and Frank Sinatra. deliberately meant to mislead them on the contents. I’ve gone gets out for an activity together. It’s a little scary to think how much love songs might actual- running around whispering to everyone in sight about the ly influence, and define our conception of love between two peo- This time of year was secret special gift given to a different family member (while ple, and our own self image. What about this one, “You’re nobody obviously keeping that secret from the recipient), and I’ve told meant for family and fellow- ‘til somebody loves you…You’re nobody ‘til somebody cares…” bold, outright lies to the recipient. And I’ve gotten away with ship, not flu and fever. So (Well. I guess that makes me a big, fat zero!) every iota of it! And not only that, but it’s come to be expect- before Santa comes down the The ‘Crying in My Beer Songs’ are my favorite…anything ed!...and condoned!...and “tee-hee’d” about...and even (shock chimney to find cookies and a that would qualify to take up residence in “Heartbreak Hotel.” You of shock) passed down mandatorily to the next generation! — bottle of Nyquil, consider know what I’m speaking of…where the theme is “I can’t live if ”Misleading.” “Secrets.” And “Lies.” At Christmas...ain’t it taking care of yourself and living is without you” ... No wonder millions of people take anti- depressants. just GREAT??? family by incorporating at least 45 minutes of moderate Actually, love songs are a wonderful thing. No matter what So Christmas is sometimes a paradox, really. The things our perspective is on relationships, we can always find a song out exercise 5 days a week. You that ought to be good things can actually turn out to be there to match and affirm our own feelings. Currently, my song is bad...and the things that ought to be bad things can actually will not only reduce your risk a 1935 tune composed by Richard Jerome and Walter Kent… turn out to be good. And that’s just one more magical thing for a respiratory infections, “Love…is like a cigarette…You know you held my heart aglow about this whole entire time of year. but you will also off-set some between your fingertips…And, just like a cigarette…I never knew Keep on FA-LA-LA-ING, Y’All... of those extra calories. the thrill of life until I touched your lips…Oh! Love…is like a cigarette…”

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Remembering the Season Lincoln Logs, Champion YoYos, the Slinky, Hula Hoop, Today, December 21, as Frisbee, and did you ever wear a this issue of the WESTVIEW is coonskin cap? If you bought being released, it is the first day some of that stuff, you many of Winter, and it is only four have received S & H Green days before Christmas and the Stamps, too. beginning of Hanukkah. It is Do you remember going to the time of year when many of either the Paramount, Loew’s, us are able to reflect on the or Knickerbocker theatres and good that has happened to our seeing “African Queen,” “Rear lives through the years. Yes, Window,” “From Here to nostalgic memories. Eternity,” “The Caine Mutiny,” As I reflect on my young “High Noon,” “Ben Hur,” days in Nashville during this “Miracle on 34th Street,“ and winter season, I am reminded such great sci-fi movies as first of all about downtown. “Creature from the Black Many of you will remember Lagoon,” “The Day the Earth Burk’s on Church Street Stood Still,” and “It Came from between Fourth and Fifth Outer Space?” Avenues, and the great toy At a recent book signing at department it had. Ladies the Bellevue Mall, I had the remember Rich, Schwartz and opportunity to meet new friends Pictures from the Bellevue Woman’s Club left to right are Dot Goode, Martha Qualls, Joseph, as well as Grace’s, and see some friends of the past. Mary Berryhill, Wilma Cunningham, Vivian Butturini, Lena Walker, Becky Wyss (stand- Tinsley’s, and Armstrong’s. For instance, Stanley Frank ing), and Margaret Havron. Nice window displays at appeared which brought many Christmas time were at nostalgic memories to my mind. The Belelvue Woman’s Harvey’s, Loveman’s, Castner- It was after World War II and I Club hosted a party for the Knott, and Cain-Sloan, among was back at Peabody College as Waterford Assisted Living other stores. a music student. Mrs. Frank and Memory Care of Many men will remember called and asked if I would Bellevue residents on Joseph Frank & Son, teach clarinet lessons to her son, December 6, 2005. It was a Mallernee’s, and Davitt’s. An Stanley. outstanding men’s clothing Stanley was in the sixth lot of fun with gifts, singing salesman was Everett grade. He came over to and good food. The Holzapfel at Joseph Frank who Peabody, and I taught him Waterford also honored a later opened his own store in weekly clarinet lessons for fifty long time resident, Elizabeth the Belle Meade Shopping cents per lesson. Then, after I Wyss, 92, who was moving Mall. graduated and became the band that week to another facility. One of the best known director at Hillsboro High She is very loved and will be people of the Sixth Avenue School in 1948, I went around to missed tremendously. The salesmen was James Thomas the surrounding elementary “Slick” Welsh of Davitt’s. schools to teach and build up a Waterford thanked the Elizabeth Wyss, the honored guest, enjoyed listening to Later, he went with Everett “feeder” program for the band at Woman’s Club for hosting the her daughter-in-law, Becky Wyss, playing the violin. Holzapfel and sold high priced Hillsboro. I discovered that party. clothing to the rich and famous Stanley Frank was an elemen- of Nashville. Slick’s sister, tary student at Woodmont Leanne Matthews wins horse show Ethel Welsh, was secretary to School where I taught him in a Mr. C. A. Craig who was the class. When Stanley became a Leanne Matthews of Burns Cattleman’s Association CEO of National Life & ninth grader, he came to was the grand champion horse (SCA) at UTM. The event is Accident Insurance Company. Hillsboro High and entered the amateur at the sixth annual designed to teach students Ethel was a leader in Nashville High School Band as a valued society. clarinet player. What a grand Little International how to show different types of I remember when Slick feeling of nostalgia Stanley Showmanship Contest held at animals. Professionals were appeared on a Friday night TV brought to my life when I saw the University of Tennessee at paired with amateurs in each show with Jud Collins when him at the Bellevue Mall. Martin in the Ned McWherter classification. they talked about the various As Winter came upon us in Agricultural Complex in Leanne is the daughter of college games coming up on Nashville, we used to have some November. Betty and Michael Matthews. the next day, and trying to pick good snow falls. I can remem- The show was organized She is the granddaughter of the winners. Whenever Coach ber going over to Cedar Lane and staged by the Student Dolly Carter of Bellevue. Bear Bryant from Alabama was with friends. We would go up to in town before a Vanderbilt the top of the hill above game, they would have Bear on Belmont Boulevard and build a the TV program complaining bon fire. Then, we would enjoy about how big and mean those going down the hill on our sleds. Vanderbilt players were, and We had two friends who would December Birthdays how small, inexperienced, and be on Belmont and stop the cars shy his little Bama boys were. as we came down. DECEMBER 21 Kimberly R. Nelson Stephen Herndon There will never be another My life is full of memories. one like Bear. On Christmas Eve we had “A Greg Baswell Diane Whitsitt Gracie Hickerson Do you remember from Candle in the Window, A Carol Jody Sadler Milton Higginbotham DECEMBER 28 your youth the old wringer at the Door.” I especially Jeremy Tull DECEMBER 25 Mary Jo Clark washing machines and watch- remember the Christmas morn- Greg Watkins Jaime Comer Will Walden ing TV on the old black and ings when my sister and I would white screen? We used to have wrap up real well with our coats, DECEMBER 22 Katie Dunham Roger Patton Sr. VHF and UHF television. Was wool hats, woolen gloves, and Jeff Thompson Kiley Kosinski Karen Phillips it Very High Frequency and scarves around our necks to Andy Holley Sarah Sells Lindsey Shope Ultra High Frequency? It did- enter the frozen, wintry morn- Andrew Loyal Bob Gray Vickie Allen n’t matter just so we could see ing, sometimes with snow boxing on Friday nights spon- flakes falling, and go around to DECEMBER 23 Robbie Smith Jean Bush sored by Gillette razors and our neighbors and friends to see Bethany Paige Hampton Ann Snead Allyson Harbin Gillette blue blades. Also, we what they got for Christmas. Gary Travis Mary McKinney had to see “Fibber McGee & I hope you remember some Abigale Higgs Tom Baker Send Birthdays to P.O. Box Molly,” the “Ed Sullivan of these things too, but especial- Show,” “Your Hit Parade,” and ly remember the many blessings Loretta Passen DECEMBER 26 210183 “I’ve Got A Secret.” that were given to our lives as Debbie Perkins Victor Hassell Nashville, 37221 During this season, depart- we were striving to become men Betty Haynes Carolyn Blair FAX: 662-0946 ment store toy departments and women in a world where DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER 27 E-mail: westview78 @ aol. were a very active feature. Do wealth was defined only by Jaye Bilyeu Aaron Merritt com you remember Tinker Toys, those rich blessings. Erector Sets, Lionel Trains, Barbara Haselton Devin Flanagan Vera Higgs Joan Guth Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 21, 2005 -- Page 19 Westview Entertainment Cheatham County Community Theater Needs Directors Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre Cheatham County Community Theater has begun work on their 2005 – 2006 season, and there are still positions left for potential directors. presents ‘The Foreigner’ A Director is still being sought for James & the Giant Peach, Back by popular demand, an evening for you and your a.m. , show at 12 p.m .Senior by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood, on stage February 24 – The Foreigner is an uproari- loved ones at Chaffin’s Barn Matinees are $18, Bring Your 26, and March 3 – 5. Auditions are planned for January 7 - 8, ously funny tale of Charlie Dinner Theatre - Nashville’s Own Lunch, beverages pro- 2006. Baker - a lovable but socially most unique dining and enter- vided or order Chaffin’s If you are interested in directing this fine production and inept Englishman who is try- tainment experience for near- Boxed Lunch when you make working with the wonderful volunteers at Cheatham County Community Theater, please send your theater resume to CCCT ing to escape his stressful life. ly 40 years! your reservation for an addi- at: P. O. Box 37, Kingston Springs, TN 37082. If you have ques- Left alone by his friend, THE FOREIGNER, a tional $6.50. tions or would like further information, contact CCCT at (615) Froggy LeSueur in a Georgia comedy by Larry Shue will be There will be one Sunday 259-2001. fishing lodge. Charlie pre- performed January 10 through Matinee on January 29, buffet tends to be a “foreigner” who February 11, 2006. Perform- from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.. show doesn’t speak English to avoid ances are Tuesday through at 2:00 p.m. interactions with the other Saturday evenings: with the Ticket Prices for All Video Review guests. But his plan hilarious- Buffet from 6:00-7:30p.m., Evening Shows and Sunday By Sharon Satterfield ly backfires when he becomes show at 8:00 p.m. Matinee are $45 per adult, $25 the perfect person with whom There are two Thursday for children 12 and under all share their deepest secrets Senior Matinees, January 12 (both prices include dinner, Modigliani tor who has diagnosed him and schemes. The unintended and 19, house opens at 11:00 show and tax) Show only $33. It is post WWI in Paris, with tuberculosis. consequences are hilarious and the city is alive with some Andy Garcia brilliantly and lead Charlie to uncover a of the world’s greatest artists. portrays this nineteenth centu- dangerous plan and lead his Among them is Jewish Italian ry painter with the same kind group of new rag tag friends painter, Amedeo Modigliani, of passion he has demonstrat- to victory! who is best friends and pro- ed in other leading roles. The show is under the fessional rivals with Pablo Among the films this Cuban direction of John Olive. The Picasso. born actor has starred in are cast of mega-talent includes: Modigliani has fallen in “The Godfather III”, Adam Burnett, Natalie love with a Catholic woman, “Ocean’s Eleven”, “When a Corwin, Richard Daniel, Jeanne, whose father’s reli- Man Loves a Woman”, “The Dietz Osborne, Linda Speir, gious bigotry tries to drive a Untouchables” and “Things to Ken Dale Thompson, and wedge between the painter do in Denver When You’re long time Barn favorite and the love of his life. The Dead”. Aside from his suc- Bobby Wyckoff stars as child of Amedeo and Jeanne cessful acting career, Garcia “Charlie – the foreigner”. is taken from them and placed is also a movie director, music Reservations are required, in a convent. Later, Jeanne composer and producer. call 615-646-9977 to book takes her own life when she is Although the film your spot for an evening of pregnant with their second “Modigliani” is categorized fine food and hilarious come- child. as fiction, it is difficult to dis- dy with The Foreigner. Ask Having survived a child- cern where the truth begins our box office about 2006 hood plagued with ridicule as and ends. It is a fact that this Season memberships on sale Find a Jew in Italy, the family trou- Italian artist existed and strug- This is bles he faces, and his finan- gled with much tragedy. The now! Our 2006 season comes Wally! cial difficulties, the tormented film, which is like a sad, in with a BANG full of excit- Do Not painter continues to drink beautiful painting, is currently ing shows including: Leiber Confuse with and Stollers musical revue Wally any other heavily and take drugs, even available for rental at your rooster! against the advise of his doc- neighborhood video store. Smokey Joe’s Café, Deathtrap and the Nashville premiere of The Westview Rooster Johnny Guitar the Musical. and And win the heart of your special someone by booking for Chaffin’s Valentine’s WIN Sweetheart package offered for Feb 14!! This fabulous FREE MOVIE TICKETS package includes dinner, champagne, champagne flutes Play the “Where’s Wally” filled w/ chocolate and the contest and win 2 movie passes to Bellevue’s romantic comedy, Suitehearts. Regal 12 Cinema. Each week “Wally” is hidden Save yourself from the dog house, show how much you somewhere in an ad in the paper. When you find care by making plans now for him, send his position to the Westview office on the attached coupon. A drawing is held each Mardi Gras Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. Les Kerr You can fax or mail your entry to: style coming WALLY THE ROOSTER This week’s winner: P.O. Box 210183 Jimmie Gregory soon Nashville, TN 37221 Wally location: Les Kerr & The Bayou Band or fax to 662-0946 East Hills B & B present their Fifteenth Annual Mardi Gras Concert at the I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! legendary Bluebird Cafe, Name: Nashville, Tennessee on Fat Address: City: Tuesday, February 28, 2006, Zip: Phone: 9:00 p.m. Wally’s location Let the good times roll!

Page 20 -- Wednesday, December 21, 2005 www.westviewonline.com WESTVIEW Newspaper Sheriff’s Office provides sober Movie Review By Layne Walton rides for 22nd consecutive year Since 1983, the Davidson This project is funded Governor’s Highway Safety County Sheriff’s Office in part under an agreement Office and the National King Kong / **** (DCSO) has sponsored Sober with the Tennessee Highway Transportation Ride – a service that provides Department of Transportation, Safety Administration. King Kong is a movie that walked right out of Hollywood’s free, safe, and sober rides for Golden Era, taking the time to pass by Peter Jackson and his those in Davidson County too extraordinary visual effects team, of course. It is a stunning intoxicated to drive on New Regal Bellevue 12 motion picture, bigger in scope and size than anything that has Year’s Eve. That tradition come before it. Peter Jackson became the most successful will continue this holiday as Cinemas Discounted Showtimes in Parenthesis () director of all time with his Lord of the Rings trilogy, combin- DCSO employees prepare to Schedule for Wednesday, 12/21 through Thursday, 12/22 ing flawless special effects with truly gifted actors and sublime once again give up their holi- action sequences, and his magic touch is put to good use again. RUMOR HAS IT (PG-13) Adv. Tix. on Sale Now! - day to ensure residents arrive Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply - The action in King Kong is so exhilerating, so non-stop, and so home safely. perfectly paced that it is not unreasonable to demand a breather WEDDING CRASHERS SPECIAL EVENT (R) Adv. Tix. on “Sober Ride is a Nashville Sale Now! - Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply - every now and then from the sheer excess of it all. Oddly tradition and people have enough, seeing the film I was reminded of a classic motion pic- KING KONG (PG-13) - Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply - come to depend on this serv- Wed. - Thu. (1130 1200 1230 330 400 430) 730 800 830 ture from the thirties and not a modern motion picture about ice. Over the past 10 years, CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 (PG) -Wed. - Thu. (1140 the thirties, and when you stop to consider the fact that we have taken about 11,000 1220 230 310 445 530) 715 750 945 1010 Hollywood churned out some of its best movies in the thirties people home including almost FUN WITH DICK AND JANE (PG-13) - Pass/Discount (Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz), you also stop to con- 2,500 last year, and we feel Restrictions Apply -Wed. - Thu. (1145 1225 215 300 430 515) sider that Jackson’s King Kong is a spellbinding dazzler whose certain a tragedy has been 715 745 950 1015 resemblance to the greats of cinematic past is its strongest avoided by keeping these peo- SYRIANA (R) -Wed. - Thu. (1215 405) 655 955 asset. Prepare to be amazed, bedazzled, and wounded by one ple off the roads,” Davidson CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (PG) -Wed. - Thu. (1240 100 of Hollywood’s greatest love stories. County Sheriff Daron Hall 350 410) 700 720 1010 1030 The film begins in Depression-era New York, recreated said. YOURS MINE & OURS (PG) -Wed. - Thu. (1245 310 520) seamlessly by the special effects team, and introduces us to All drivers are Sheriff’s 735 945 Ann Darrow, played admirably by Naomi Watts. Office employees and many PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (PG) -Wed. - Thu. (1250 400) 710 Andy Serkis employs his groundbreaking motion capture of the nearly 200 volunteers 1000 acting technique to the film, the same technique that he used have made Sober Ride their for Gollum in The Lord of the Rings. His behavioral perform- New Year’s Eve tradition. Schedule for Friday, 12/23 through Thursday, 12/29 ance as the gorilla is strikingly suggestive of an actual animal, Many individuals work at RUMOR HAS IT (PG-13) Adv. Tix. on Sale Now! - and the resulting image we see is a milestone. Watts has never headquarters answering Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply - been more beautiful or more passionate, and Adrien Brody phones, verifying calls, and WEDDING CRASHERS SPECIAL EVENT (R) Adv. Tix. on overcomes being miscast in the role of the playwrite by under- mapping pick-up locations. Sale Now! - Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply - performing graciously. Jack Black tones his whacky, hyperac- Drivers will take people FUN WITH DICK AND JANE (PG-13) - Pass/Discount tive mode down to a size that doesn’t add any more bulk to the home, not to another party or Restrictions Apply -Fri. - Thu. (1145 215 430) 715 movie than there already is, and he’s surprisingly good. bar, and serves Davidson 950RUMOR HAS IT (PG-13) -Sun. - Thu. (1200 230 450) Although some of the special effects involving the interaction County. No reservations are 730 950 with human actors and computer animated characters are kind allowed. of unconvincing, they still thrill to some degree. The digital “The most important deci- dinosaurs are impressive, as is Kong, but the most impressive sion someone will make this f/x used are the ones for the last act of the film, atop the Empire holiday – or any holiday for State Building. So breathtaking is this scene that it will likely that matter – is to not drink and drive. I encourage any- stick in the mind of Academy Award voters until their ballots one who has had one too are sent out, where they will joyously mark a victory for the many to call Sober Ride and creative team responsible. arrive home safely,” Hall Peter Jackson, bless his soul, has made four of the biggest added. movies in history, and who was prepared for that? All signs For a free, safe, and sober pointed toward disaster when he announced a revisioning of ride home this New Year’s the classic King Kong movie that inspired him to be a director, Eve, call 862-RIDE. and what a revisioning it is: serendipidous, with a special allur- Operating hours are from 10 ing quality that sets it apart from the hoaky 1976 version and p.m. to 3 a.m. makes it truly magnificent. I realize I have praised the movie so dramatically that my review has slid into hyperbole, but every word is true. Peter Menorah Jackson doesn’t just make pictures; no, he packages them in the biggest production designs, assigns the most professional lighting team of workers, uses the greatest special effects, and casts the perfect stars. Two years ago when The Return of the King was December 25 released, I wrote that it was “far and away the most impressive The Festival of Lights- for piece of work I have seen in my short life.” I don’t know that many of us brings back fond King Kong is better than the last installment of the Lord of the memories of childhood years and serves to renew our sense Rings, although it certainly compares. The beginning drags a of identity. The Chanukah little, but only due to the fact that we are awaiting with deli- lights provide us with warmth, cious anticipation for Kong to finally arrive. When he does, joy, strength and inspiration. the movie becomes something better than a monster movie, or Such is the purpose of a com- an action picture, or a bizarre romance between gorilla and munity-wide celebration to be woman (like I said, this version adds context to the relationship held at the Tennessee State by making it more protector/protected than lover/loved). It Capital. becomes something better than the special effects showcase The Center for Jewish Awareness announces it's the intended, or the dream project Peter Jackson worked so hard to lighting of Tennessee's Tallest finally finish. King Kong transcends not only the greatness of Menorah, standing at 16 feet the movies, but the magic of the movies, and becomes this tall, to take place at the year’s most pedigreed popcorn flick, fashioned for the embrace Tennessee State Capitol on of movie lovers everywhere and destined to be an award mag- December 25, 2005 in celebra- net. tion of the first night of BOTTOM LINE: A home run all around, impressively Chanukah. This ceremony is directed by Peter Jackson and gracefully performed by Naomi open to the public, and will begin at 4:45 PM at the corner Watts. of Charlotte Avenue and Sixth.

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