Wednesday, December 27, 2006 WIN FREE Vol. 30 No. 50 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 Townhomes near quarry on Council agenda January 2 may be deferred The plan to build 180 townhomes on the hearing until March 6. scheduled a community meeting for McCrory Lane next to the old quarry is Councilman Charlie Tygard has January 8. See his column on page 4. scheduled to be before the Metro Council on January 2. The plan, which the Metro’s Planning Commission staff would not rec- ommend, is being taken to the Council for a vote, but before that can happen, it is 2006 supposed to have a public hearing. According to David Kleinfelter at the Christmas Planning Commission, notices are sup- posed to be sent out, signs are supposed to be made then returned to the Planning Tree Drop- Commission to post, and neither of those conditions were met in the required time Off by the developers. The Planning Commission has requested a deferral of Locations Media companies push for Metro Park Locations: greater ownership consolidation * Cane Ridge, by Richard Edmondson Auditorium—a hearing which broadcasters. ager, WFSK; Gary 419 brought four members of the “What if The Tennessean Cunningham, president of GCA Battle part 2 in a series Federal Communications was commonly owned with a Publishing; Evelyn Underwood Road Commission to Nashville to local television station? Would Miles, publisher of The * Cedar Hill, 860 Companies with large hear public testimony on the that result in (a) less competi- Westview; and Alex Jones, a Old Hickory Blvd. media holdings—including top issue of media ownership. tive environment and in turn Pulitzer prize-winning journal- East, 700 Woodland Street executives from three Nashville Particularly at issue is a denigrate the quality of local ist and owner of the Greenville * Edwin Warner, 50 Vaughn TV stations—say they are los- controversial proposal that news reporting as some have Sun in Greenville, Tennessee— Road ing listeners and viewers to would eliminate the so-called charged? Hardly,” Leifeld said. all say greater concentration of * Elmington, 3531 West End emerging new technologies, “cross-ownership” ban—an “Permitting common owner- big-media ownership, far from Ave. such as satellite TV and the FCC regulation which has been ship of local newspaper and tel- creating competition, actually * Hadley, 1037 28th Ave. Internet. in place since 1975 and which evision in our opinion would stifles it—and all oppose lifting North They say that in order to prohibits a company owning a enhance the quality, quantity, the cross-ownership ban. * Hartman, 2801 Tucker remain competitive in this new daily newspaper from purchas- and diversity of local news “The lifting of this ban Road and broadening marketplace, ing a TV station in the same available to consumers.” would in fact create more of a * Joelton Community Park, they need a relaxation of rules market. Leifeld’s remarks, of media monopoly than currently 21 Joelton Community governing media acquisitions “I want the News Channel course, should be evaluated exists. Through consolidation it Center Rd. and ownership. 5 Network to remain competi- within the context and frame- would silence, I repeat silence, * Looby Community Park, “The handwriting is on the tive in the future so we can work of the fact that Gannett, many press and editorial voices 2301 Metro Center Blvd. wall. If we cannot sustain a rea- serve and give back to this local corporate parent of The in this country,” Cunningham * Madison, 510 N. DuPont sonable level of economic via- community,” said Turner. “The Tennessean, stands to be a told FCC commissioners. Ave. bility, the number of local TV playing field must be leveled in major beneficiary if the cross- Cunningham is especially * Reservoir, 8th Ave. S. @ stations will decline, leaving order to do so. We all need sim- ownership rule is lifted. concerned that a Gannett Corp. Argyle Ave. viewers with fewer program ilar rules or lack thereof in And moreover there are owning both The Tennessean * Richland, 4601 Charlotte choices, less public service, and order for us to compete effec- those who would strongly dis- and a Nashville TV station Pike less local programming,” said tively.” agree with her contention that would be able to offer “adver- * Sevier, corner of Clayton Deborah McDermott, president “To be competitive and greater media consolidation tising packages” that would be Ave and Granny White Pike, of Young Broadcasting, owner provide vital public service in leads to higher quality news impossible to match by its few near picnic shelters of Nashville’s WKRN-TV. this landscape requires substan- coverage and broader diversity remaining smaller competitors * Two Rivers, 3150 McDermott wants to see a tial resources,” Hale said. in programming—in fact, they in the print-media field. McGavock Pike relaxation of rules regarding Similar views were say, the reality is the opposite. “In the Nashville market * Whitfield, Edmondson Pike television station ownership—a expressed by Ellen Leifeld, Many of those representing today Gannett has acquired @ Brewer Drive desire shared by Elden Hale, publisher of The Tennessean, this countervailing view are— major newspapers in six of the senior vice president of who noted that today’s con- like Leifeld, Turner, seven surrounding counties, Public Works locations: Meredith Broadcasting and sumers have more choices than McDermott, and Hale—them- thereby eliminating editorial * Field Maintenance Yard, general manager of WSMV- ever before in where they can selves newspaper publishers voices. You don’t have them. 2068 Smith Springs Road TV; and Debbie Turner, presi- obtain news and information— and terrestrial broadcasters. The They’re not there and they’re (salt bin site) dent and general manager of and Leifeld particularly singled difference, however, is they not going to be there,” * Omohundro Convenience News Channel 5 Network. out the cross-ownership ban as tend to be operators of smaller Cunningham added. “I’m not Center, 1019 Omohundro All three spoke at a hearing a burden on the more tradition- scale media outlets, or possess here to take shots at Gannett. Place earlier this month at Belmont al media providers such as holdings in smaller markets. University’s Massey newspapers and terrestrial Sharon Kay, general man- (Continued on page 10)
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Page 2 -- Wednesday, December 27, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper insurance claims, how to help specifically to help at-home the injured, and more. The class mothers overcome the chal- Westview Calendar will be held at the Gordon lenges of isolation, frustration and boredom that accompany Middle Tennessee life. Like cial guest speaker joins the club Jewish Community Center, 801 the joys of raising children. For West Of Nashville outdoor ice skating four months for a lively discussion of a time- Percy Warner Blvd., on more info, call Leann a year. Or the Finger Lakes. Or ly development, an upcoming Wednesday, January 10, from 6 Seniors (WINS) Fergueson at 662-2177 or email temperate summers. event or an issue of wide com- to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10. [email protected] meets Wednesdays With the college basketball munity interest. Come join us season well underway, the Club for breakfast and see how ful- Knowles Center The MOMS Club of West Of Nashville Seniors again will meet for each tele- filling service to yourself and Bellevue-South meets at meets every Wednesday at Say vised game featuring the your community can be. For Friday Night 10:00am the first Thursday of Cheese in Bellevue Center Mall defending Big East Conference more information contact club each month at the Bellevue Champion Syracuse Orange. President Larry Musick at 615- Dances at 10 a.m. to play cards, board United Methodist Church, 7501 Also, an upcoming reception 210-2981 or email Larry at kla- games and socialize. This is a Old Harding Pike. Free. The for dues-paying members will [email protected] The Knowles Center Friday free group and everyone is MOMS (Moms offering Moms feature morsels and libations Night Dance features quality invited. Support) Club was designed from Syracuse and Rochester, live music by some of specifically to help at-home not to mention the regional Caring for the Nashville's best ballroom mothers overcome the chal- communities of Hector, Ithaca, bands. We feature a clean, safe West Nashville Caregiver support lenges of isolation, frustration Mexico, and Milford. facility with no smoking, no and boredom that accompany Area MOPS For membership informa- alcohol, and no illegal drugs. group meetings the joys of raising children. For tion and video-party venues, The dance is 7:30 to 10:00 PM CARING FOR THE more info, call Erin Sopiarz at West Nashville Area MOPS contact Robert Erianne at 269- each Friday except for holidays. CAREGIVER--an ongoing 662-3857 or email (Mothers of Preschoolers) will 3391. Complimentary dance lessons meet on the 2nd and 4th support group open to anyone are available. All ages are invit- [email protected] Monday of every month begin- caring for an elderly relative or ed. The Center is located at the ning in September from 9:30 Singles Volleyball spouse.. Meets alternate corner of Wedgewood and CHADD a.m. until noon at St. Paul Monday evenings from 5:00 Rains Avenues. Cost is $5 for Southern Methodist Church, Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m., sin- p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jewish members and $8 for visitors. meetings in 5035 Hillsboro Pike, because gle men and women play at Family Service at the Gordon Our dress code is dressy casual. Franklin mothering matters! Come enjoy West End United Methodist Jewish Community Center. No Please call 743-3400 for more Church (across from Vanderbilt charge. Please contact Teri food, fun, support, and friend- information. Meetings are free and open ship while your children enjoy University). No charge, all skill Sogol at 354-1662 to register. levels welcome. For more to the community. For more time with loving caregivers in a information, contact: Pam nurturing learning environment. information, call Rodney at Bellevue Creative 443-1896. West Nashville Daley-Coordinator 497-5965 Contact Karen Litwin at 202- Activities www.chaddoffranklin.com 0981 or email at kll@litwin- Civitan Club litwin.com. American Singles Playgroup West Nashville Civitan Poor Boys Classic Golf Association Club is a co-ed club that meets ABC Educational Play- at 6 p.m. every second and group meets the 1st & 3rd Chevy Club Harpeth View The American Singles Golf fourth Tuesday of the month at Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon. Association is a national organ- Poor Boys Classic Chevy Toastmasters the White Bridge Shoney's. There are Creative Projects, ization. The Nashville group Normally an outside speaker Club holds monthly meetings Games, Recreation, Reading & at 7:00 p.m. and held in the “A Friendly Place to Meet and meets every third Tuesday at makes a presentation on the Writing for children 2-5 Years, McEwen Elementary School Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth the Dan McGuiness Irish Pub at fourth Tuesday. 5:30 p.m. For more informa- Siblings encouraged to attend. Cafeteria (220 Swift Street View Toastmasters describe tion, please call 615-872-7788. RSVP to Samantha Kirchner, East, McEwen). Remember, their club meetings. You too, Coordinating Parent, 615-646- you do not have to own a Chevy can discover how fun and easy Courthouse 0960. to join---just your interest and it is to build self-confidence and Nashville enthusiasm gets you in the door. overcome your fear of public Quilters Guild in ADD for adults For information, call 931 + speaking; skills necessary in Cribbage Club 582-3940. today’s business world. Visitors White Bluff workshop are always welcome! Meetings The only Nashville Area Cribbage Club meets at various West Nashville are held weekly on Saturday Are You Listening? local coffee houses on the 3rd Courthouse Quilt Guild meets mornings at 7:30 a.m. on the Attention Deficit Disorder in Thursday of every month. the second Monday of each Go Club Forming Marriages, a workshop for second floor of St. George’s Everyone from longtime play- month. Basic quilting classes spouses/partners of individuals Do you enjoy chess or Episcopal Church on Harding ers to the “Cribb-Curious” are are taught from 1:00 p.m. until other strategic boardgames? Road (park in spaces located welcome to the free event. For 3:00 p.m., projects for the with attention deficit disorder You'll love Go, the oldest between the church and Belle more info, please call (615) month start at 5:00 p.m., busi- (Both partners are encouraged games in the world! Already Meade City Hall). For more 673-2899 or email D.R. Fay at ness session begins at 6:30 to attend) will be presented by play? Join other Go players information call 654-4819. [email protected]. p.m., with projects finished Terry M. Huff, LCSW on from West Nashville.Just curi- afterward. There is a “Sit-N- Saturday, January 13, 2007, 9 ous? All are welcome! For more Sew” each 4th Saturday of the a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brentwood info, please call 615-598-1104 Toastmasters at Bowie Outdoor month at 9:00 a.m., where United Methodist Church, 311 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN, or email Corey Todaro at west- NSCC Club schedule classes are taught, service proj- [email protected]. ects are worked on, or you may Room A291. For information about the work on your own project. There is a $60 fee payable Nashville State Community Bowie Outdoor Club please Meetings are held at the White to BUMC. Registration Bellevue College Toastmasters Club contact Kristina Giard at The Deadline: January 8, 2007. To meets on the second and fourth Williamson County Health Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 Exchange Club Hwy 70, White Bluff, TN. register, please make your Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 Dept. Fairview Clinic at 799- check payable to Brentwood 2389 x 112 or Everyone is welcome to watch speakers p.m. at Nashville State United Methodist Church (or [email protected] or or participate. Community College, 120 White BUMC) And mail to Terry The Bellevue Exchange Club call Bowie Nature Park at 799- For more information call Bridge Road. The meeting is Huff, LCSW, 215 Centerview meets on Tuesday mornings at open to anyone interested in 5544. (615) 799-0812, (615) 446- 9339, (615) 446-1728, (615) Dr., Suite 208., Brentwood, TN 7:15 a.m. at Shoney’s in improving his or her speaking Bellevue. 412-9941. 37027. Please indicate on the skills. For more information, Bellevue Rotary check that it is for the ADD call 673-2145. Spouses Workshop Bellevue Womans meetings Red Cross Ready For more information call Nashville Terry Huff at 627-4191. Club pecan sale Bellevue Rotary meets at Course at GJCC Special arrangements will Fall is the time to stock up on Loveless Café Wednesdays If Nashville experienced a Ex’cusans be made for anyone who cannot pecans for your holiday baking 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. join severe tornado, would you afford the fee. and cooking. The Bellevue Ties to the region bounded Bellevue’s fastest growing serv- know what to do? The Woman’s Club is now selling by Rochester, Watertown, Little ice club for breakfast at one of American Red Cross offers a pecans to benefit one of its Falls, and Binghamton are what the nation’s most beloved and MOMS Club class—Red Cross Ready—to community projects. Pecan bind Nashville Ex’cusans, a historic eateries. Every help families and business be The MOMS Club of halves are on sale for $7.25 and nonprofit affinity group of Wednesday Morning the Rotary prepared for a variety of emer- Bellevue-North meets at pecan pieces for $7.00. transplanted Central New Club of Bellevue meets for a gencies. Information includes 10:00am the last Thursday of Chocolate covered which make Yorkers. “Absence makes us full Loveless Café breakfast which supplies to have on hand, each month at the Bellevue great gifts are $8.25. Call Mary grow fonder for the heart of the and an hour of friendship, fel- how to take care of pets, how to United Methodist Church, 7501 at 662-9252 or Judy at 646- Empire State.” Group members lowship and timely discussion keep in touch with your chil- Old Harding Pike. Free. The 3295 to order or for more infor- occasionally like to be remind- of current club service projects dren, how to be ready to file MOMS (Moms offering Moms mation. ed about something missing in and events. Each week – a spe- Support) Club was designed
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The Another December 21 anniversary Despite war and rumors of war, millions of people vets prefer it anyway. Daughter’s around the world will excitedly count down the sec- This old world, with the celebratory dawning of onds of yet another year coming to an end. Millions, 2007, will never see another melee such as World War View too, will make honest to goodness II. If the Global War on Terrorism by Paula Underwood Winters New Year’s resolutions, and prompt- has taught us anything, it is that the ly forget them by Groundhog’s Day! Vet’s View current threat to world order comes One of the main things I enjoy This December 31 of 2006, how- by John Furgess from radical sects around the about the holidays is that I get to ever, has an extra special bit of nos- Past VFW world, not standing armies as of watch The Waltons. I love that talgia National Commander sixty years ago. show. It reminds me of my mom’s Westview Columnist since 1979 family a little bit. There were five The most recorded song in the Although he died before the kids, well six, but Lois died when world is “Auld Lang Syne”, that famously popular war officially ended, President Franklin D. Roosevelt she was two. They didn’t have a lot tune for New Year’s Eve, and which will be sung or rallied the nation with the understanding that “the of money and they lived in a little hummed by practically every person on earth. It was only thing we have to fear is fear itself!”. British house in Waverly. I remember when first written and recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland Prime Minister Winston Churchill said the bravery I was really little having to go to the (Vet’s View saw the roadside marker that heralds that displayed by the citizens of England was their “finest bathroom out in the outhouse. They had chickens and gardens and it was bit of trivia, during a visit there years ago). When it hour”. a much simpler life. Really it wasn’t asks the devilish question “Should old acquaintance Vet’s View spent one week in Iraq, while visiting simpler, it was much harder, but be forgot, and never brought to mind?”. it really trum- our troops in August, 2005 (and meeting popular people always say it was simpler. pets our upcoming date of December 31, 2006. entertainers Rascal Flatts in Baghdad), and is proud to One of the episodes that I World War II veterans, members of our “greatest assure Westview readers that same courage is on dis- watched over the holiday was about John Boy being found in an English generation”, will recognize that date as the 60th play by our troops serving in Iraq. Media moguls hospital following his injury in the anniversary of the official end of that war - December (second reference) prefer, of course, to reflect and war. Olivia sits by his hospital bed 31, 1946. Some 400,000 Americans died in World report on daily “body counts”, just as they did in reading his book to him. She reads a War II, while some 16 million served in uniform of Vietnam. And, yes, the loss of life of our brave men passage about how things and he the United States military. Tennessee has one of the and women does strike fear into the hearts of our change over time. Then Jason says more beautiful World War II memorials, and it is countrymen. to Olivia in another scene, that he guesses things will never be the located in downtown Nashville’s beautiful December 31, a prime date to pause and remem- same on Walton’s Mountain or in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. ber, and personally thank, our surviving veterans of the world. Olivia says that you can’t Only the sharpest of media moguls will spot that World War II. By doing so, we can all have a much go back to the way things were, you bit of history, however, and will concentrate on New better and timely “Happy New Year!” At least, that just keep moving forward. It’s true, Year’s Eve celebrations. Maybe that’s the way the ol’ this Vet’s View, What’s Yours? you can’t go back, you can only remember. I wish my sons could see what I remember about growing up. I wish Letters to the Editor they could catch lightning bugs down on my grandparent’s farm. I Habitat Welcomes You message at 615-254-4663 ext 563.Our building wish they could pull the bucket up materials store, located at 908 Division St., is also from the well and dip the dipper in As a regular volunteer at the Habitat HomeStore at open Monday through Saturday. Your donations to and take a sip of that cold water, or play hide and seek at dusk, or count 1001 8th Avenue South, I invite you to donate items Habitat HomeStores are tax deductible and the prof- the train cars from the train that ran as well as shop with us. We accept the following its are used to construct homes. across the property, or smell the aro- items: furniture, decorative home decor and window mas that came from my grandpar- treatments in good resale condition. Drop-offs are Have a Happy Holiday Season. ents house. It smelled like a wood accepted from 9 - 5 Monday through Saturday. Pick burning stove and pipe tobacco and Ups for large items are by schedule. Please leave a Brenda King fried chicken, all at once. And Grandma always had leftover home- made biscuits under a bowl on the Helen Fergueson services held kitchen table. Helen Beatrice Fergueson brothers Chester Poss and Elvey Fergueson Miller; sister, Barbara Christmases have changed a lot passed away at Horizon Medical Terry. She is survived by her chil- H. Martin; brother, Charles (Dean) over the last decade. My dad is Center in Dickson on December dren Carl (Sandra) Fergueson an Hale. gone, my aunt and great aunt are gone, the kids are grown up. But we 21, 2006. Mrs. Fergueson was a dPeggy Fergueson Miller; grand Funeral services were held on have new family members now. I Marine PFC in WWII and was in dhildren, Brandon (Leann) Saturday, December 23 at Harpeth have brothers, which I never had Paris Island S.C. in 1942. She is Fergueson, Shannon Fergueson, Hills Funeral Home with Steve before, and one day my boys will preceded in death by her husband Julie (Dean) McKaskle, Chris Blackman, Karl Craun, and marry and have grandkids for me to David S. Fergueson Jr., her parents (Teresa) Miller; great-grandchil- Clifford Dobbs officiating. spoil. Maybe I’ll try to have biscuits Leslie M. and Minnie Martin Hale, dren, Catherine Fergueson, Internment was held at Harpeth on the table when they come to visit. brother Frank Hale and foster Mallary and Halee McKaskle, Jace Hills Memory Gardens.
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Page 4 -- Wednesday, December 27, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Politically Speaking One of the most popular, and most useful, services offered by Metro’s on Public Hearing before the Metro Council on January 2nd. Because Public Works Department is the ability to “recycle” Christmas trees. issues regarding timing have arisen regarding 2 zoning matters, both of Recycling Christmas trees into mulch, rather than dumping them in the these filings have been pulled and delayed until the March Public trash, in alleys or seemingly deserted areas, keep them out of landfills and Hearings. The first involved zoning of 180 condo units near the site of the saves Metro thousands of dollars in dumping fees. The mulch is then used quarry property on McCrory Lane. A public meeting will be held on to control erosion and make our natural walking Monday, January 8th at 6:30 pm at Covenant Baptist trails, such as those at Warner Parks or Radnor Metro Council Church at 8201 McCrory Lane. Representatives from Lake, even better. All trees must be free of lights, the property owners and development team will be on ornaments, icicles, tinsel and garland. No flocked Report hand to present the proposal and answer questions trees can be accepted. Last year, over 18,000 trees from the community. The second proposal involves a by Charlie Tygard were recycled (up from 15,000 the year before) proposal for 8-10 single family homes (previous Councilman, 35th District and officials hope to top that figure this year. As request was for condos) on 2 acres of land on Collins Public Works Director Billy Lynch (a Bellevue resident) notes: “The Road. The developer sought RS7.5 zoning (residential, single family Christmas tree recycling program is yet another way citizens can support 7,500 sq foot lots) but was disapproved by the Planning Commission recycling efforts in Metro while being part of the solution to handling (approval would have been given for 10,000 sq ft lots). I will announce a waste in our city.” Drop off sites in West Nashville include Edwin Warner schedule for this issue after the 1st of the year. Park at 50 Vaughn Road (just off Old Hickory Blvd), Elmington Park (in I want to thank all of the citizens of the 35th District who worked front of West End Middle School) and Richland Park at 4601 Charlotte together with me to better our community in 2006. I wish you and yours Pike. Additional tips and information about the Christmas tree recycling a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. program can be found at www.nashville.gov/recycle or by calling 880- As always, please feel free in contacting me at 243-3295 (cell), 256- 1000. 7146 (work), 646-3295 (home), by fax at 256-7150 or by email at dis- As I promised in last week’s column, I would review items to be heard [email protected]. Cheatham County Shop with a Cop a huge success The 6th annual Shop with a Cop, sponsored families, was nothing compared to the million week providing them with $800 in Walmart gift by Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 81, was dollar smiles on the faces of the kids.” cards in an effort to assist them in providing held at Ashland City Super Walmart on Officers of the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Christmas for the family. Lodge Trustee Jody Saturday, December 16 from 9-11 a.m. Office, local elected constables, Ashland City Cantrell said, “The family has been plagued The children and families were greeted by Police Department, Kingston Springs Police with recent surgeries and is just having a rough Police Officers, and an impressive display of Department, Pleasant View Police Department, time.” patrol cars that lined the entire front of the and Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, as well The local F.O.P. members would like to building, as they arrived. as many officers family members were all pres- thank everyone involved in this event and the Upon arrival, they were escorted inside, ent and enjoyed spending time with the children fundraisers that preceded this event for making where Walmart provided them with donuts, milk on their shopping spree. this year’s Shop with a Cop the largest in Lodge and juice. The children, families, and officers were history, this year more than doubling what they A total of 47 children from all areas of the treated to a lunch of Subway sandwiches, chips, have been able to provide in years past. county were provided a shopping spree, giving and soft drinks, provided by Tommy and Phyllis For more information on the Fraternal Order them an opportunity of having a Christmas that Pardue (Pardue Bonding Company), at Ashland of Police or to make a tax deductible contribu- they otherwise may not have been able to enjoy. City Fire Station #2 immediately following the tion, write to: Fraternal Order of Police, Frank Local Lodge President, Dale Smith, was shopping spree. Jordan Memorial Lodge 81, P.O. Box 510, quoted as saying, “The $10,000 that the Lodge F.O.P. Lodge 81 had also assisted a family Ashland City, TN 37015. provided today to provide Christmas for these with 8 children from Ashland City the previous
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December 27, 2006 Toy drive raises over $3,700 for area kids by Tracy Lucas Where they get the and for Donegan it has become names of those needing something of a mission—she’s Children all over the world assistance is a secret, been involved with the effort had gifts to unwrap and toys to explained Donegan, but for the better part of a decade. find beneath the tree this week. she is quick to point out “They’ve been doing this And, thanks to caring volun- the immense support for as long as I’ve been around, teers at Claylick and White garnered within the I know,” Donegan said, “I just Bluff Fire Departments, some community, naming a came on board in ‘97 or ’98,” of the less fortunate children in laundry list of business- she said. White Bluff were able to be es and churches which The project was formerly among those racing to open traditionally lend a run under the “Toys for Tots” their presents. hand. umbrella, she said, but in recent The two fire departments “We try to start years the fire departments have worked together raising over early, usually in taken matters into their own $3,700 to purchase toys for September or October, hands. local children who would other- and call around to area “We just felt that the toys wise be going without, said businesses and church- weren’t going to the people spokesperson Cyndi Donegan. es and stuff, and ask for here that needed them, they The donations made it in to the money or toys, or what- weren’t getting what they homes of twenty-five families, ever we need. Every should be. Now that folks know counting more than fifty indi- time I’ve ever run out their donations are staying in vidual children in all, she said. of something, I called White Bluff, they’re just giving “We also have names of around, and they just even more. We had more than families that we send to a took care of it. We’ve we even expected this year, it church, or a business, or some- never once had to go was wonderful,” said Donegan. where, and they adopt them without. They take care “Every kid wants some- over the holidays. Then (the of their own around thing for Christmas. That’s part sponsors) take over, and we do here, that’s what’s so of being a kid. We get them to what we can for the people on great about it. When tell us a thing or two they want, our list. The twenty-five fami- they know it’s going and we always make sure lies don’t count in that figure. back to White Bluff, there’s at least something they That’s the ones we did on our folks jump up to help,” asked for under the tree,” she own,” she said. she said. said. “We do our best to get “We get the money from The “Christmas for everybody taken care of, that’s the roadblock at the corner, and Children” toy drive has all we can do. That’s what asking and calling for them, and what we get and a couple of us, sure we get those kids taken become a regular holi- Christmas is about, you know.” then we take every penny of usually, go shopping and make care of,” she said. day tradition in White Bluff, Local artist profile: Chris Shepherd Chris Shepherd loves act- fession, depending upon what Players, his most recent role attempting to rob—and further- helping me any, cause during ing and has become a stalwart part of the country you locate being that of the Charles more Shepherd underwent the the ‘Lion Witch and the amongst the group of actors in. Dickens character Bob Cratchit production while in pain from a Wardrobe’ I actually hurt my who devote their time and con- “When I decided to do it in this month’s production of knee injury. knee from the jump onto the siderable talents to White (become a massage therapist) I “Once Upon a Christmas.” “The whole jumping on my table. I already had bad knees, Bluff’s Amadeus Community was either going to head to “I did ‘To Kill a back thing, I was getting ready (Continued on page 13) Theater productions. Florida or Texas, or somewhere Mockingbird’ when Patchwork to go into knee surgery, so that He even went ahead with a where they have a lot of spas, or was still on (Highway) 70, and was really not helping me any.” performance recently despite hit a cruise line, and try to get a then I did ‘The Lion, the Witch, The knee injury was suf- Get in needing knee surgery at the job on there. It’s all a matter of and the Wardrobe.’ I did fered, oddly enough—or per- time; but at the same time, your location.” ‘Dearly Departed’ and ‘Noises haps not-so-oddly given Shepherd acknowledges that he The massage therapy Off.’ I was Selsdon in Noises Shepherd’s devotion to act- touch has other ambitions besides the school he would like to attend Off. It was 45 minutes of make- ing—during a previous stage—he wants to become a is located in Chattanooga. He’s up getting me to look like I was Amadeus production, “The with us! massage therapist. saving up his money to enroll 50 or 60—around that age, so Lion, the Witch, and the If you have suggestions “I’ve been trying to save up there now. In the meantime, that was interesting. It was the Wardrobe,” the C.S. Lewis tale for stories you’d like to see my money so I can get back however, he makes ends meet first time I ever played an old the theater group brought to life covered in the White Bluff into school. I plan on being a by working as a landscaper— man,” said Shepherd, who lives last March and which starred Gazette—or if you are sim- massage therapist,” he said. while devoting his off-duty in McEwen. Tammie Whited as Aslan the ply having a community While the opportunities for hours to acting. In the hilarious comedy Lion. event you would like us to licensed massage therapists are Shepherd has been in a “Noises Off’ Shepherd played “I was getting ready to go help you promote—send an not that great in this area, number of Amadeus shows, an aging cat burglar who’s just into knee surgery (at the time of email to: Shepherd says there is good going back to when the group as confused about events as the the ‘Noises Off’ opening in [email protected]. money to be made in the pro- was called the Patchwork is the houseful of people he’s June) so that was really not Zeros and Heroes of Business Who are the heroes in your Federal Express Zapmail. Was nology at ITT and has taught life? Are you a hero to others? it really a failure or ahead of its Leadership, Organizational What does it take to become a time? Jim Barksdale was the Management, and Statistics at hero of an organization, home, COO of Federal Express at this Bethel College. or business? What is your defi- time. 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December 27, 2006 The year 2006: a war between yin and yang in the city of Fairview by Richard Edmondson been largely overshadowed by the ued through the August 3 county elec- at city hall. Brownlyn Farms debate. tion, the November 7 city election, and One would think it would be While 2006 yielded certain Even though Brownlyn Farms was even on into the late November and enough. achievements for the city, of which the decided a good ways back (May 4 to early December commissioner meet- Yet as late as last Thursday, com- transfer of the water and sewer system be exact), the controversy and—let’s ings, when opposing sides traded fire missioners were engaged in a discus- might be regarded as one, the year has call it what it is—the rancor—contin- with each other via the public podium sion about adopting a proposal limit- ing who can speak during the public comments period at board meetings— Board appoints Mangrum; if you’re not a Fairview resident or do not own property within the city, under the proposal that has been put forward ‘public comments’ proposal dies you would be denied the right to by Richard Edmondson the measure served as a “wedge” to speak. divide city residents from those who It occurs to me here at year’s end By a vote of 3-1 the Board of live just outside the city, and said the that the Brownlyn dialectic, which of Commissioners last Thursday voted to more such actions are taken, “the more course is essentially a dispute between appoint Darrell Mangrum, a former trouble we’re going to have through the pro-growth and slow-growth forces, commissioner and mayor of the city, to years.” has about it a lot of the elements of the serve in a vacancy on the board. “We are growing and about to yin and the yang. The vacancy opened up as a result explode, man. And let’s do all we can to The concept of yin and yang of the November mayoral election and embrace the community of Fairview, comes to us from the Confucian and the filling of the slot caps off weeks of and pull us together rather than allowing Taoist traditions, and is beautifully speculation about who would be tapped us to continue to divide ourselves,” Ellis illustrated by the ancient symbol for the position. said. known as the Taijitu. Mangrum said his number one pri- Pendergrass, a college political sci- ority now would be to work to bring ence major, issued a lively statement back together a community that has quoting a variety of authorities from been torn and divided over issues like James Madison to Raul Castro (whom Brownlyn Farms and a strident faction- Pendergrass said recently issued a state- alism that has at times spilled over into ment endorsing the right of Cuban citi- the public arena. zens to express dissent), told commis- “The biggest issue I see right now is sioners he strongly disagrees “with the trying to get unity back into the city,” Long time city Codes Director Kathy decisions you have been making.” Mangrum said shortly after the meeting Haney, shown here with husband “Even Raul Castro, the brother of had adjourned. “That’s the number one Randy, was honored by proclama- Fidel Castro, who’s set to take his place thing. I mean you can’t continue to look tion of the Board of Commissioners when he dies, in a dictator government, at driving wedges, because we’re going last Thursday. After 19 years of city says that he supports dissent because to have to get back together.” service Haney announced her retire- that leads to more discussion, which The idea is that we’re dealing with Mangrum’s appointment came on ment earlier this month, citing health leads to better decisions—and that was opposing forces, but at the same time the same evening board members dis- reasons. The proclamation com- on Fox News this afternoon by the forces which, under certain conditions, cussed a controversial proposal to limit mends Haney for "outstanding serv- way,” Pendergrass said. can also compliment each other. who could speak during that segment of ice to the city of Fairview and show- The ‘public comments’ ordinance To apply this to the city of the twice-monthly board meetings that ing an extraordinary effort many was allowed to die for lack of a motion; Fairview, one might think of it this are normally devoted to public com- times beyond the call of duty." even Arney, who had initially intro- way: we have here a city that is peace- ments. The proposal, which would have duced it, did not move for passage of the ful and green, with a 700-acre nature banned from speaking anyone who Ellis, president of the Fairview measure when the call came. park. The slow-growth forces are try- either did not own property or live with- Chamber of Commerce, and college stu- Perhaps no more compelling evi- ing to preserve that quality. Yet at the in the city limits of Fairview, had been dent Josh Pendergrass—are those who dence of the value of the commissioners same time, I don’t think there’s a sin- put forward by Commissioner Eddie normally stay out of the episodic politi- listening to public comments prior to gle resident of Fairview who isn’t Arney. cal frays and squabbles at city hall. making decisions could have been pro- thankful we have a Food Lion to shop The initiative appeared to be on its vided—this given the fact that going “Folks, I’m really concerned about at. And for that, the pro-growth forces way to passage until five members of what’s happening in Fairview,” said into the meeting the momentum on the deserve the credit. the public—the maximum that are Ellis, who issued a powerful appeal for board seemed to be largely in favor of Under optimum conditions, the allowed to speak—took the podium and unity in the community. the ‘public comments’ proposal, or at gave strong statements opposing the Saying she was speaking not as a very least in support of passing some two sides, though opposing, have the measure. member of the Chamber of Commerce sort of watered down version of it. opportunity to create a harmonious Two of those who spoke—Dianne but simply as a private citizen, Ellis said (Continued on page 9) Fairview News Briefs the yin and yang of Fairview... Rec Center holiday hours mation, to the registration ses- The Fairview Rec Center sion. A $25 annual membership (Cont. from Fairview page) Avoiding force, and its ized when he said love your will be closed to observe the fee is required. whole—much like the two resulting chaos and uproar— neighbor as yourself, love New Year this Sunday and The Boys and Girls Club, figures in the Taijitu. But how and allowing things to flow your enemies, turn the other Monday. located at the Fairview Tae do we create those optimum naturally—requires under- cheek, and a host of other sim- The facility will reopen at Kwon Do Center on Highway conditions? standing and, above all else, ilar things we know he said? I its regular time beginning 96, is set for opening on Given the fact that growth the ability of opposing sides to have a hunch that it is. Tuesday. Tuesday, Jan. 16. The club will is going to occur regardless of recognize value in each other. And by the way, Tao host an open house Friday, Jan. whether we want it or not (and To this end, the Tao Te Ching, means “the Way”—the same Winter walk 19, from noon till 4 p.m. even the slow-growth side written some 2500 years ago, term, interestingly, employed Start the new year out in For additional info call concedes this), the question has an interesting parable to by the book of Acts to denote style and join the Bowie Cindy, 794-4800. Outdoor Club for its second regarding the whole issue of impart: the teachings of Jesus. annual Winter Walk, Saturday, Rec Center to hold ‘kids growth becomes then one of One thing that we must January 6, commencing at 9 garage sale’ how we approach it. Do we Shape clay into a vessel; understand is that whether we a.m. force growth—or do we allow It is the space within that live inside or outside the city Walkers will start out from Hey kids! Make room for it to flow here naturally? makes it useful. limits of Fairview, we are all the Nature Center and cover a those new Christmas toys! What the ancient sages Cut doors and windows neighbors here. And we mile and a half—or longer for Clean out your closet, display knew is that forcing things for a room; should treat each other like those who are interested. Dogs your old wares, and learn about creates uproar. When you It is the holes which make neighbors. It’s undeniable that on leashes are welcomed. business in the process—all by force things, often what you it useful. decisions made by the Board At the walk’s conclusion attending the 7th annual “Kids end up with is this— Therefore profit comes of Commissioners have the participants will meet back at Garage Sale” at the Fairview from what is there; potential to impact a variety of the Nature Center for healthy Rec Center. Usefulness from what is people, not just those who live snacks (potluck style— Budding entrepreneurs are not there. inside the city limits—and it’s although you’re not required to invited to take advantage of the (Gia-Fu hard to fathom what an ordi- bring anything to participate) event—to be held at the Rec Feng/Jane English translation) nance banning those who live and hot drinks. Center Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 outside the city from speaking All ages and levels of fit- a.m. till 2 p.m.—by bringing in Harmony and the way of at Board meetings can possi- ness are invited. For additional toys, clothes, books, computer the Tao on the one hand. Force bly accomplish other than information call Kristina Giard, games, sporting goods, and and chaos on the other. Is this deepening the rifts which 799-2389, ex. 112. play-time accessories (must be —chaos. what Jesus instinctively real- already are present—this at a in good condition),and offering time when what is needed is ‘Kindermusik’ program them for sale. healing. to start in January The sale is for kids ages 8- The Fairview Rec Center Board appoints The measure is ill-advised 12. While moms and dads are and hopefully the Board will will bring instructors Kelly required to be present, and may defeat it. Turner and Melissa Knapp in assist when needed, the kids are Mangrum ... (Cont. from Fairview) Hopefully also, as we for an innovative program in charge! No adult vendors move into 2007, we will learn called “Kindermusik” starting permitted. In a “workshop” session, Farms, while Mangrum, as a January 9 and running through For additional info call held immediately prior to the member of the commission last to find “profit from what is May 1. Angie Mangrum, 799-9331. regular meeting, only Mayor spring when the issue came up, there” and “usefulness from Originally named Ken Brison spoke unequivocal- voted for it. what is not there”—and in so “Musikalische Fruherziehung” Café excursion for sen- ly in opposition to the measure, In casting votes on the doing achieve that sacred bal- for its West German begin- iors and in favor of leaving the appointment Commissioners ance and harmony that can nings, Kindermusik now issue alone. Wayne Hall, Stuart Johnson, only come from recognizing inspires infants, toddlers, and Williamson County Park “I’ve personally never and Arney voted for Mangrum; the value in each other, and in kids in 35 countries around the and Rec’s senior’s division seen it as a problem,” Brison Brison cast the lone vote in what each other has to con- world. Through Kindermusik’s kicks off the New Year with a said. “We’ve had I think five favor of French. tribute. joyful activities, music, and daytime excursion to two people signed up three times, movement, participants are famous area cafes on Jan. 11. and all of them were during able to improve coordination Journeyers 55 and older Brownlyn, and I don’t think Bentley’s Computer Services and balance, nurture self will visit the historic Bluebird we’ve ever had five other- A Total Solution Provider esteem and develop self disci- Café, located in the heart of wise…if you change it I’d pline, and enhance listening Green Hills, for a special pro- rather just add ten more people Repairs, Upgrades, Networking, Data Recovery/Protection and creative thinking skills. gram of music, hot coffee, and to it if that’s the problem. I can The program, which refreshments. Credited with the listen to anybody.” Using Only Certified Technicians! includes one-on-one discovery of such stars as Also giving comments parent/child interaction, is Kathy Mattea and Garth before the Board was Tim 615.469.5231 offered to three age groups— Brooks, the Bluebird has long French, whose name had been newborns to 18 months, 18 been a venue for Nashville in the hat for the commissioner www.BentleysComputerRepair.com months to three years, and three songwriters, and the perform- appointment. French, too, to five years. ers who donate their time for appealed for community unity For additional information this event are likely to be top- and healing. call instructor Melissa Knapp notch. “I don’t think I can say it at 799-5835 or visit her web Then the group will jour- any better than Ms. Ellis did. site at www.melissaknapp.kin- ney to yet another Nashville It’s a shame that an election dermusik.net. landmark, the Loveless Café, and a building decision has Sponsored by Williamson for a delicious family-style built such a wedge in our com- County Parks and Recreation, lunch. The nationally- munity. It’s become mean-spir- the program will also be avail- acclaimed eatery is frequented ited and it’s just time we able at the Franklin Recreation by celebrities and has been fea- moved past that,” French said. Complex. tured in Gourmet Magazine, “The other thing I’d like to Bon Appetit, U.S. News and say about this appointment— Boys and Girls Club World Report, and CBS Darrell Mangrum, J.T. King—I The new Fairview Boys Television. have a ton of respect for both of and Girls Club will hold regis- Cost of the trip is $24 per them. I’ve disagreed with Reception Location For Rent tration and orientation sessions person. Transportation is pro- Darrell about it before, and I’ve Weddings • Wedding Receptions next Tuesday at three time peri- vided and will leave the tried not to be ods—noon till 1 p.m., 3-4 p.m., Franklin Recreation Complex disagreeable…Voting for or Company Parties• Class Reunions • Jr./Sr. Proms and 5-6p.m.—and again on at 9 a.m., with an estimated against somebody shouldn’t Any size party up to 400 people. Tuesday, Jan. 9 (at the same return time of 1:30 p.m. To reg- mean you don’t like them. It “Let Us Plan Your Complete Party!” hours). ister call 790-5719 ex. 10. just means you disagree with Catering Available • Large Dance Floor Parents are urged to bring Registration is available their decision,” French contin- any children they wish to regis- through Jan. 10. ued. Call to reserve: (615) 352-8424 ter, along with the child’s insur- French opposed Brownlyn ance card and physician infor- or fax: (615) 353-6550
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 27, 2006 -- Page 9 ...Media control up to three TV stations, informing, serving, and protect- eight radio stations, and a daily ing this local community are mass-circulation newspaper— extensive and expensive.” consolidation all within the same market. Additionally cited were (Cont. from Westviewpage) But the public was out- support for local charities, the raged. Three million Americans airing of public service I’m here to talk about preserv- filed comments with the FCC announcements (more than ing the current independent opposing the rule change—in 1000 per year, valued at more voices by not allowing or what FCC Commissioner than a million dollars, at her encouraging you to not repeal Jonathan Adelstein described as station alone, says your ban on cross media own- “the biggest public uproar the McDermott), and coverage of ership.” FCC had ever seen”—while a local issues and events. Cunningham’s concerns Philadelphia group filed suit, Turner in particular singled were echoed by Miles. winning a victory, the Third out her station’s investigative “Being the owner of a U.S. Court of Appeals remand- series into the hiring of sex small community newspaper ing the rules back to the FCC offenders by a national fast since 1978, we appreciate the with instructions for the agency food chain. restrictions set in 1975. That is to “justify or modify” them. “We have uncovered major probably the reason we have But now the cross-owner- corruption in government as survived thus far, but we’ve ship rule is once again back on well as local consumer scams. had lots of competition, which the table—leaving broad spec- Recently we effected the we’ve met head-on,” she said. trums of the public—they who change in hiring practices of a “However, if the law is relaxed worked so hard to defeat previ- national fast food chain after and monopolies are formed we ous drives for more consolida- our investigation revealed they probably will not survive. tion—with “a sense of power- employed sexual predators at Therefore our small voice lessness and hopelessness” in local area restaurants,” she would not be heard as it is Kay’s view. said. today. So I would like to sound “If three or more compa- But media critics say that a definite ‘no’ to the proposal to nies nationwide own every hard-hitting investigative Car insurance with relax these restrictions.” radio station, every television reporting all too often gives “Cross ownership of major station, and every newspaper in way to what seems to be a ris- PERSONAL SERVICE. media properties in any com- our country, and a particular ing tide of celebrity-scandal No extra charge. munity is a bad idea. The reali- outlet felt a certain way on, let’s news, of which last week’s At State Farm® you get a competitive rate and an agent dedicated to ty in almost all American towns say, a political party, or an media frenzy surround the alco- helping you get the coverage that’s right for you and the discounts you and cities is that there is now a elected official, then wouldn’t hol consumption habits of Miss deserve. Nobody takes care of you like State Farm. Contact me. I’ll prove it. heavily dominant newspaper,” most of what that media outlet USA might be the latest exam- said Jones, who urged commis- projects through its music news ple. Furthermore there now is a sioners to be “under no illu- or programming become slant- proliferation of community and sion” regarding the power that ed in that direction? Isn’t that citizens groups around the goes along with the ownership bordering on mind control?” country devoted to addressing of such a dominant news outlet. she asked. this issue, some of whom were “Relaxing cross ownership But Leifeld says such con- represented at the FCC hearing. Sam Eubank, Agent would inevitably create a link cerns are unfounded, unrealis- In the third and final 915 Harpeth Valley Place • Nashville, TN 37221 from the local newspaper and tic, and “emotional”, and she installment of this series we’ll Bus: 615-662-1551 • [email protected] one or even more of the town’s asserts that even if Nashville’s examine one such group, the LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® handful of television stations largest daily newspaper and Louisville Media Reform Providing Insurance and Financial Services and radio stations. This would one of its television stations Group, which sent seven mem- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company • State Farm Indemnity Company create a combine that would were to become commonly bers down to Nashville to give P040201 05/05 Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com® dwarf all other news organiza- owned, the two would not testimony before the commis- tions, concentrating too much speak with the same voice. sion. We’ll also look at how the power in too few hands,” he “We do not corner the mar- commissioners themselves added. ket for ideas, expression, or stand on the issue of media For her own part, Kay, the enterprise. No one does…The ownership—two expressed general manager of Fisk fact is that despite the emotion- unequivocal opposition to fur- University’s 750-watt smooth al rhetoric about big media, at ther consolidation; two gave no jazz station, asks the rhetorical its core a local newspaper clear position on way or the question, “When is having exists to serve its community,” other; while the fifth and enough enough?” It’s perhaps a Leifeld said. remaining member did not valid question given that this is The three TV executives make the trip to Nashville. not the first time broadcasters say they, too, are dedicated to have come before the FCC with providing service to the local File comments with the FCC complaints about having prob- Nashville community—not lems competing, coupled only through their news report- Even if you didn’t make it demands for greater consolida- ing but also through the airing to the FCC hearing, it’s still not tion. “Is it ever gonna be of things like weather bulletins. too late to let your views on enough?” Kay asked. “Dangerous and all too media consolidation be known Past history has shown that often deadly tornadoes are a to the commission. broadcasters, more often than fact of life in Middle Simply go to the FCC’s not, get what they want from Tennessee,” WSMV’s Hale tes- web site at www.fcc.gov, scroll the FCC. The Fairness tified to commissioners. “An about one-third of the way Doctrine, requiring them to average of 56 tornadoes hit this down the page, and over on the give equal time to both sides in area every year. Eleven people left side of your screen, under- a political debate, collapsed in were killed here just last April neath the heading “filing public 1987; then in 1996 the 7, but more people would have comments,” click on the link Telecommunications Act ush- died had they not known when provided. ered in a wave of consolidation to take cover.” You will be transported to a unprecedented in the nation’s He said that on the day in page showing a number of rule- history (see part one of this question station meteorologists making initiatives that are cur- series); and in 2003 large media were on the air from noon until rently before the commission. interests came yet again before nearly 8:30 in the evening, The item “Media Ownership the commission with more alerting viewers to the situation Further Notice of Proposed wishes. using data provided by an Rule Making-Docket 06-121” The FCC by this time was advanced weather radar system is easily spotted halfway down under the leadership of former the station purchased in 1994. the list. Chairman Michael Powell, son Others cited similar contri- Click on the item, then of former Secretary of State butions. click “continue.” Fill in the Colin Powell—and the younger “We have emails telling us required fields on the form Powell was exceedingly gra- that during recent Gallatin tor- (asking for your name and cious to the broadcasters he nadoes we saved lives by our address) then type in your com- was charged with regulating. extensive weather coverage ments. The whole process takes The decision they got from he alerting viewers to take cover,” no more than a few minutes. and the commission majority said News Channel 5’s Turner. All comments filed are was to allow a single owner to “The resources we invested open to the public.
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Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 27, 2006 -- Page 11 Let me Help You Get Healthy Drew Bennett and the Nashville From the Inside Out - Ronda Biffert Ace Personal Trainer Striders announce the Resolution Run Nutrition Advisor JuicePlus+ Representative Tennessee Titan Drew dition for serious runners and loop around a portion of the 615.506.6433 Bennett and The Nashville fun-seekers, as well. These Coliseum on Titans Way and www. juiceplus.com/+rb20416 Striders announce the fourth include door prizes, medals to Victory Avenue before, once annual Resolution Run, slated winners in all age categories, again, crossing the for a start time of 10:00 a.m. and a traditional New Year’s Cumberland River via the DR.. ED PERDUE on January 1st, 2007. Race Day meal of black-eyed peas Pedestrian Bridge. Pediatric Dentistry in Bellevue day registration and packet and cornbread after the race. Preregistration is $20 for Specializing in all aspects of dentistry for children, pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. at Awards are three deep in 5- individuals and $50 for fami- teenagers and patients with special needs! He offers digital x-rays, the Hall of Fame Park across year age categories, men’s lies up to three people. All interceptive orthodontics and hospital dentistry. from the Gaylord and women’s. Also included pre-registered participants are Individual attention Entertainment Center. As are plaques for overall, mas- guaranteed a t-shirt. Register for every family! many as 1000 participants are ter’s, grandmasters, senior online at Active.com or go to expected in this year’s event, grandmasters and wheelchair www.runnasvhille.org which was the area’s largest division winners. This is a Race Day Registration is debut 5K race in 2004. This is sanctioned Corporate $25 for individuals and $65 the first race of the Nashville Challenge event, with medals for families. Striders Grand Prix Series and plaques for corporate Proceeds from the 2007. teams, as well. Resolution Run are used to 8120 Sawyer Brown Rd. Proceeds from the event The Resolution Run is provide direct services to indi- Suite 103 (Across from Hecht’s parking lot) benefit United Cerebral Palsy one of the most scenic 5K viduals with all types of dis- 662-2191 and “The Drew Crew” races in the Nashville area. abilities throughout Charities, Bennett’s commu- The certified 5k (3.1 mile) Tennessee. For more informa- nity charities of choice. course starts on Demonbreun tion, call United Cerebral Organizers are bringing Street across from the Palsy at 615-242-4091. back many of the activities Country Music Hall of Fame that have made this event a and proceeds across the growing New Year’s Day tra- Cumberland River. Runners Research & Multiple Sclerosis Seminar at Sumner Medical The National Multiple Dr. LaGanke works at the Sclerosis Society Mid South Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Chapter will hold a seminar on Cullman Regional Medical Research & Multiple Sclerosis Center in Cullman, Alabama. on Tuesday, January 16, 2006 For more information or to at Sumner Regional Medical register for this free seminar Center’s Fairview Room at contact Meredith Hillin at 6:30 p.m. (615) 690-5334 or The facilitator of this event [email protected] will be Chris LaGanke, M.D., a rg . Dr. LaGanke is sponsored board certified Neurologist and by Pfizer. We hope to see you Multiple Sclerosis specialist. there! Booksigning at MPF for ‘Spinning Dixie’
Novelist Eric Dezenhall will hold a reception and book signing on Thursday, Jan. 25, to celebrate his new novel, “Spinning Dixie,” which is set largely at the Rattle and Snap antebellum home in Maury County, Tenn. The free event will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Nashville Downtown Public Library. Eric Dezenhall is the chief executive of Dezenhall Resources, a Washington, D.C.-based crisis manage- ment firm. He has written six books, including “Money Wanders,” “Jackie Disaster,” “Shakedown Beach” and “Turnpike Flameout.” His non-fiction books include: “Nail ‘Em!: Confronting High-Profile Attacks on Celebrities and Businesses” and “Damage Control.” For more information, please call (615) 259-4000, ext. 150, or e-mail [email protected].
Page 12 -- Wednesday, December 27, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper out for ‘I Do! I Do!’ because I Chris Shepherd was told by Tammy that it’s Carl’s really good,” Shepherd said— (Cont. from White Bluff) Amadeus is scheduled to open and he adds that if Whited 4991 Hwy 70 E. with “I Do! I Do!”, a tale which and somehow it ripped the car- plans to be associated with the follows a couple through 50 White Bluff tilage in my knee. I’ve been show audiences can expect an years of marriage. Shepherd having knee problems since especially topnotch production. Bar B Que 797-4020 said he has his sights on audi- then,” Shepherd said. “I love working with & Grill tioning for the latter show, While the injury hasn’t Tammy. I’ve worked with her especially if it should end up gotten him down, he does plan in every show I’ve done except “We’re More Than Just A Bar-B-Que Restaurant” to take a brief hiatus from act- being directed by Whited. for this one,” he explained in a Sunday 10:30-2:30 ing—possibly until June, when “I’m thinking about trying reference to “Once Upon a Monday & Tuesday closed Christmas.” Wednesday & Thursday 10:30-6:00 As far as last June’s pro- Friday 10:30-7:00 Saturday 10:30- 6:00 duction of “Noises Off” was Thank you for your cooperation and patronage concerned, Shepherd was origi- for the past 14 years! Thanks, nally not supposed to be in the Carl Teitloff play, and was recruited only after another cast member dropped out. “Someone else was sup- posed to play that. I was called in like three weeks before (the opening), so I had like three weeks to learn that play. That was the only time I’ve ever been nervous about a show.” But the show came off extraordinarily well—and Shepherd enjoyed playing the role of Selsdon, although that’s no surprise since Shepherd loves the stage in general. “I really enjoy it. Actually sometimes it really comes natu- ral to me. For some parts they do actually have to coach me a little bit, like, ‘no, no, no, you’re walking too fast for an old man’ and I’ll say, ‘okay okay I’ll slow it down—more crotchety’—but really it’s been fun.”
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Page 14 -- Wednesday, December 27, 2006 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Featuring articles: * By kids and teens * About kids and teens * Youth athletics * School activities Kids View * Lots more! Westview Newspaper Your Community NEWS Paper with Kids In Mind Girl Scout Cookies On Sale! Thousands of Girl Scouts will offer a sugar free cookie, is the largest financial literacy this annual tradition fund Girl Girl Scouts of the USA in Middle Tennessee are taking the new Little Brownie, a and entrepreneurial program for Scout troops, camps and pro- (GSUSA), the world’s preemi- Girl Scout Cookie orders now. chewy chocolaty bite-sized girls in the country. Girl Scouts grams for the more than 18,500 nent organization for girls, with The Girl Scout Cookie cookie. The traditional practice leadership, learn proper girls and 7,000 volunteers in a membership of more than 4 Program, an American tradition favorites: Samoas, Thin Mints, money management and gain Middle Tennessee. For more million girls and adults nation- for nearly 90 years, kicked off Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs, Trefoils, confidence in reaching their information about the Girl wide. Today, as when founded on Dec. 31, and will continue Café Cookies and All Abouts personal goals, while also Scout Council of Cumberland in 1912, GSUSA strives to build through March 11, with booth are also available. working with a team to reach Valley’s Cookie Program, visit girls of courage, confidence and sales beginning Feb. 19. Girl Scout Cookies not troop goals. In addition to pro- www.girlscoutsofcv.org. character, who make the world This year customers can only satisfy the sweet tooth, viding a valuable program The Girl Scout Council of a better place. choose from eight delicious they also provide opportunities experience, all proceeds from Cumberland Valley is a part of varieties of Girl Scout Cookies. for girls to develop important For the first time, Girl Scouts life skills. The Cookie Program Homeschool Happenings the months of the years. Next because we had our class 4rd Grade News week we will get to play games Christmas party but that wasn't by Benjamin with all our words. until last period of the day. It Hansen Next week we'll have our was a regular school day until Merry Christmas! Christmas parties, and then then - a test in math, movie in “Angels, Ornaments and Santa Claus” I can't wait until CHRIST- won't meet again until 2007! health class, story writing in Don’t you just love Christmas? I do...and I’m a MAS! One of the things I want Have a great week --- see ya language arts. We had the party believer...Good things happen...when you believe! the most is a go-cart but my later! during art class and played Last night was our annual Christmas pageant at our church in mom says it's really dangerous. games and ate goodies. I'm going to miss my friends during Hailey Hollow. This year, I got to be an angel. My costume was This Monday was 6th Grade the holidays but I'm sure I'll made from crisp, white linen and I had white, angel wings out- GREAT!!! In Science we drew News our own Ocean Habitats. I col- stay very busy. Have a great lined with silver tinsel. Mommy made me a silver tinsel halo for by Haley Butler ored mine all blue, and I drew Christmas everybody! See you my head. There were eight angels. I have to admit; for once I real- seaweed on the bottom. Instead Hello everyone! Merry again next week! ly did feel angelic. The church was all aglow in candlelight as we of a sea horse or sea dragon I Christmas! This Monday was made our procession to the front, where the baby Jesus lay in a drew a picture of Trogdor the our last day of school before manger. My sister Jana played Mary and her boyfriend, Chris Burninator. LOL. My next next year! So in Spanish class High School Mindlebright, played Joseph. Holly wasn’t in the play this year class was English. We played we played Bingo, but it was News but she got to help hand out big fishnet bags filled with oranges, sight word Bingo, and if you kind of hard because we did by Savannah tangerines and apples, to everybody present right before the end got a bingo Miss Beverly gave actions, and the people on the bingo card didn't really distin- Redferrin of the program. It ended when everybody was given a candle to us all Chocolate sucker type guish themselves very much. Merry Christmas Westview light and all the lights were turned off. It was dark except for the thingies. Next was Spanish/Espanol. We played LOL. So after we did that we readers. This is my favorite candles by the stained-glass windows, the candles each person Animal Bingo in Spanish for practiced saying the "Padre time of the year. As we hustle held and the Christmas tree near the baby Jesus. Everybody half of the class, and sang Nuestro" (Lord's Prayer) At the around and prepare for walked out into the cold, dark night singing “Silent Night.” It was Spanish songs for the other half. same time. Not easy. After that Christmas, we spend times with so peaceful. Then everybody rushed home because it was Instead of Math we had an we went to art class, and this friends, visit family, and have a Christmas Eve.... AWESOME CHRISTMAS week we drew Christmas- giving spirit. The houses are My house, Hailey Grove smells like tangerines and PARTY! We had a gift themed pencil drawings. Well lighted like the NewYork sky- pinecones. Daddy put white, twinkling lights around the great exchange and we ate lots of no one could come up with one, line and the windows are filled fireplace in our front parlor. There are stockings hanging for us muffins and got lots of drinks. because they all had to be with decorated trees which diffrent and tell a story, so we make you want to go in, sip all, Robbie, my little brother, me, Lauren, Holly and Jana, my sis- At the end of the party we got got to draw whatever we want- cider, and read "The Night ters, Mommy, Daddy, Wilby, our doggie and our two cats, GLOW-STICKS! Feliz Navidad! See Ya! Benjamin. ed. I drew a portrait of me and Before Christmas." Children Esmerelda and Mishka. Our tree looks beautiful with all the col- my friends, as stickpeople. we line up in the malls waiting to ored lights and ornaments. Every year Mommy gives each of us a 5th Grade looked really funny. After that see Santa and to give him their new ornament for the tree. My favorite one is a Santa. I love Santa News we went to geography and had list of desired toys. Their Claus. I hear other kids talking about Santa not being real and I our REALLY BIG TEST (dun excitement is hard to contain. feel really sad for them. I know they say Santa lives in the North by Isaiah Dructor dun duh!) Because the test was Shoppers rush from store to Pole...but I believe... he lives in our attic. My Nona says he lives We had our play last week! so BIG and took a while to fin- store and think of their loved in everybody’s heart and I guess I understand what she I was Good King Wenceslas' ish, our teacher gave us the one's favorite things to pur- means...everybody feels loving and giving...but I still say... you BAD brother, Duke Boleslav!! whole class time to finish, I fin- chase. Moms carefully plan ished 2nd. Lets all hope I get AT their menus and shop for might want to check our attic. It was really and I think every- LEAST a B+. Then we went to turkeys, yams, the ingredients Regardless of where he lives, Santa Claus was here... just last one enjoyed themselves. Later, the older kids performed Lunch, it was hotdog/hamburg- for dressing, and all those night. After everybody went to bed, I snuck out of bed and went "Virgil's Christmas." We also er day. Mine was ok. Later we things which make the over to my window. We have a window seat under our window so had our Art Show the same had Math, but we got to have Christmas table a feast as well I can sit and look out upon our back lawn. The sky had millions night. Mrs. Kenna and Mrs. lunch longer because there was as a gathering of loved ones. of twinkling stars and a moon that was shaped like a banana. It JoAnn displayed A LOT of our a teachers meeting. The student Those who use live trees sprint was really late and I had just heard our grandfather clock strike artwork. body loves those. We had an down the highway with a twelve times, so it was midnight. About then, I could swear I In Health we studied how extended lunch, then headed to spruce or pine adorning the roof heard a noise upon our rooftop. It might have been Santa, it could sugar affects the enamel on our next big test. It was relitive- of their car like a hood orna- have been Santa because this morning, there were tons of presents your teeth. It literally dissolves ly easy, I hate 2 step conver- ment. Sitting back and watching sions though. Eurgh I'm going all this fun and preparation is under our tree; Presents that I had never seen before. it! You have to brush really to have to wrap this up because almost as good as the actual My new dolls name is Cathy and she talks. She has pretty well to get it off. We played games in Math class that my mom wants the computer. day. blond hair and blue eyes. showed place value of numbers Anyhow in exchange city we Still there is only one rea- I got some new books because I love to read. I want to be a all the way to the BILLIONS! wrote MORE checks, then son for this season. None of the Writer, like Mommy, when I grow up. That's a lot of numbers (9, to be instead of PE we had our above actually enters into it. I got a journal; Mommy says it’s for writing my thoughts. I exact)!!! Christmas party, we played These are just added blessings. got new clothes and I got a birthstone ring. It’s my favorite color. In Art we made Christmas games and ate junk food. I'll see The true meaning of it all is the It has two little diamonds inside of what looks like to me, elephant wreaths out of wrapping paper you next year! celebration of the birth of our ears, on each side of the blue-green stone. It’s very beautiful. and paper plates. Everyone of Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope you have Happy Holidays...I got up really early this them was different and colorful. 7th Grade News In the middle of all of the hustle My Mom really liked the one I and bustle, let's stop and cele- morning so I’m getting sleepy. by David Faust brate the ultimate gift from Next time we meet, it’ll be a new year... made. In Spanish, we worked on weather words and reviewed God, His son Jesus Christ. Good night and God Bless! Hello! This week was good Merry Christmas! Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 27, 2006 -- Page 15 Local Lipscomb students win honors in on-line business game College roommates com- their “industry.” All three also two professors at the University tional. Australia, among others. There pete to sell athletic footwear in graduated from Lipscomb this of Alabama and is used in uni- O’Rourke, competing as an were 22 “industry” team groups cut-throat, online business December. versities all over the world. individual, was placed in in the invitational. world All four students spent two This past September, eight “Industry 13,” competing O’Rourke swept his indus- Four Lipscomb University weeks at a computer charting a thousand students began play- against nine other teams hailing try, becoming a grand champi- students are rolling in money 10-year course for their shoe ing the game, including Steve from California, New Orleans, on, and the Easy Shoes team after their companies sold mil- companies. Participants must Little’s policy and strategy Alabama and South Africa, came in third within their indus- lions of sneakers around the make decisions about plant class at Lipscomb. among others. Conn, Maxwell try. Lipscomb has had one other globe. But it hasn’t affected operations, distribution, adver- “Everyone goes into that and Staverosky started a com- grand champion in the four their attitude or their standard tising, work force compensa- class hearing the horror stories pany called Easy Shoes in times, over two years, it has of living as all that money is all tion and a host of other factors. of how much work it is,” said “Industry 12” competing competed in the game, said just virtual profits from The The key to O’Rourke’s O’Rourke, who has a job lined against eight teams from Little, instructor of manage- Business Strategy Game, a 12- dominance was to secure big- up with Strategic Financial Pennsylvania, Florida and ment at Lipscomb. year-old online game designed name celebrity contracts to Partners in Nashville. “You to teach business students how endorse his shoes and to pro- hear a lot of stories about the to compete in the global market duce a shoe slightly less expen- game. I went in wanting to win! arena. sive to manufacture, creating a I didn’t want to have to write a Patrick “niche market,” he said. paper at the end of class. That Send your school news O’Rourke, a His company, called was my motivation.” Franklin Fosheezies, also declined to All the students around the resident and spend money on the “private globe compete against each and photos to a graduate label market,” manufacturing other to create the best perform- of private label shoes for large ing business. The students’ per- Lipscomb’s footwear retail chains, which formance is scored based on business further separated him from the earnings per share, return on [email protected] college this pack. investment, stock price appreci- December “Basically I tried to stay as ation and credit rating. with a finance/economics and far away from my competitors The Lipscomb class fielded management bachelor’s, as I could,” said O’Rourke, who eight teams, who played the Personalized In-HHome Instruction became a grand champion in his touched base with past game from mid-September to Weekends & Weekdays In-Home Tutoring To Fit Your Schedule! “industry” in the Best Strategy Lipscomb winners to boost his mid-November. O’Rourke’s 15 Years Educator & Tutor - Test Prep - SAT, ACT, GRE, GED Invitational this month. chances of winning this semes- team was the highest scoring College Level & Youth Instructor - Ages Kindergarten Through Grade 12 O’Rourke’s roommate, ter. Lipscomb team. 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New Year Is A Gift Holly and His Orchestra. I remember playing with New Year’s Day is like some great orchestras on New going out of the woods! Year’s Eve at the Hermitage You know the old riddle Hotel, Maxwell House, which asks, “How far can you Andrew Jackson Hotel, Belle go into the woods?” You Meade Country Club, know the answer, “You can go Hillwood Country Club, only half way, and then you Colemere Country Club are going out.” which was on Murfreesboro New Year’s Day starts a Pike near the airport, new calendar. It is like head- Richland Country Club when ing out of the past and cold, it was located off of West End and going into the future and on Elmington Avenue, and the eventual warmer weather. later the Opryland Hotel. Beginning a new year is When our children were like getting a second chance. young, I recall that I always It’s a chance to try harder to picked up two balloons and do things better. two New Year’s Eve hats Thinking back in history: when the dance was over. My In the Middle Ages, New children expected them. And, Year’s Day was celebrated on New Year’s Day, we ate The work of renowned oil The Clarksville, and exhibiting limited-edition among Christians usually on our meals with our son and and watercolor impressionist Tennessee native has been prints, Malone is now enjoy- March 25. After the adoption daughter wearing their hats. Bettye Malone will be on dis- painting professionally since ing working in her Brentwood of the Gregorian calendar, My wife and I too would find play in the Janet Levine 1983. Her work ranges from studio. She does commission which we use today, New something to wear on our March Gallery at the Gordon realistic to impressionistic to work, with many admirers Year’s Day is observed on the heads in celebration of the Jewish Community Center abstract. Regardless of style, saying they enjoy the peace first day of January. New Year. I have some good from January 2 through 31, her work exhibits a harmo- and tranquility her paintings The Jewish New Year is memories. 2007. The gallery is located at nious unity that is ultimately capture. the first day of Tishri, which On New Year’s Day, we 801 Percy Warner Blvd. appealing, and has garnered The Janet Levine March falls sometime in September would sit by the log fire, “I consider the ability to her many awards. “Regardless Gallery hours are Monday or in early October. watch the football bowl paint a blessing, as is every of fads and garish colors that through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. talent,” Malone states. “If I come and go,” Malone to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to The Chinese New Year games, eat black-eyed peas, can capture a tiny portion of believes, “in fine art, elegance 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 (between January 10 and and enjoy being together. If the beauty and majesty of is simplicity, good taste is p.m.; closed Saturday. we were really fortunate, February 19 of the Gregorian God’s nature, I am blessed ageless.” calendar) is considered a very there might be a little snow beyond measure.” After years of marketing important festival. drifting down which trimmed The Muslim New Year the tree branches in white giv- falls on the first day of ing the winter’s effect of a A Second Chance...An Muharram. picture postcard. Opportunity To Start Again As a child back in the For many people, a New Everybody deserves a grams combine to make each Managers and Warehouse 1930s, during the Great Year is a new beginning. Old second chance and in many center a place for new begin- Managers that were once in Depression, we loved to listen things are cast away. communities, there are men nings. Their workable formula their program. Others have to the football bowl games on Thousands of New Year’s res- whose lives are in emotional is made successful, backed by gone on to experience new the radio. I remember one olutions are made at the and spiritual shambles. Some a comprehensive spiritual trades or resume their family January first in particular. My beginning of a new year. cannot cope with the after- regeneration program in business. sister and I were lying on the Many resolutions are unfortu- math of divorce. Some suffer which clients are expected to Unlike many programs, floor in front of the old nately broken each year. But, from alcoholism. Some are participate in. Each center these centers are self-support- Majestic radio while listening the fact that we make resolu- unemployed and lack skills provides training in job skills, ing. Donated reusable cloth- to the Rose Bowl game from tions and set goals mean that needed to find a job. Many individual and group counsel- ing and household items are Pasadena, California. To be we are aware of the need for wander the streets, without a ing and other tools provided collected from their surround- exact, the year was 1931 and changes and progress in our home or help. Since 1880, in their six-month program for ing communities. These items Alabama was playing lives. We don’t have to quit The Salvation Army Adult rebuilding positive lifestyles. are brought to the centers’ Washington State. Alabama trying. Rehabilitation Centers offer Their centers are open to work department, where they won the game 24 to 0. Probably, New Year’s them a second chance, hope all men with an identifiable, are repaired and refurbished, While listening to the Day is not considered a reli- and an opportunity to start treatable illness or handicap then resold in Salvation Army game, our mother made us a gious day by everyone, but again and it’s all... FREE, to regardless of race, color or Stores. huge cookie. I remember that maybe it should be. The day those men who have no religious belief. There are The next time you shop or income. over 100 centers across the donate to The Salvation Army we broke it into six pieces so of a new beginning for each Each in-residence pro- United States. Many include store locations or donate to it would last longer. Even of our lives could be a day of gram gets the men off the similar programs for women. the Bell ringer’s red kettle, today when I listen to a bowl praise to our Creator. “Lord, streets and in clean, comfort- Many success stories know...you’re helping some- game, my mind recaptures the thou hast been our dwelling able living facilities. Regular include men from all walks of one get a new beginning... this sense of the wintry air and the place in all generations.” meals, medical check-ups and life. The centers have Store is a great gift that lies in your smell coming from the We are thankful for a Alcoholic Anonymous pro- Supervisors, Resident hands! www.sanashville.com kitchen. New Year. Each day which As a musician most of my will come before us in the life, I enjoy remembering the new year will be a GIFT. I December Birthdays many New Year’s Eve dinner- hope we can make each day DECEMBER 27 Will Walden John Higginbotham Brielea Utley dances that I played in great special. Remember the wise June Walden DECEMBER 29 DECEMBER 31 JANUARY 3 bands over the years. saying, “YESTERDAY is his- Mary McKinney Don Corn Lou Chambers Glendola Grizzle I can remember the first tory, TOMORROW is a mys- Aaron Merritt Imogene harper Chaz Mason New Year’s Eve dinner-dance tery, TODAY is the present. DECEMBER 28 James Baker Ashley Stephenson Send Birthdays to Roger Patton Sr. Mary Alley JANUARY 1 P.O. Box 210183 that I played in a big band. 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In this golden era of of dreams but where do they scored 29 phenomenal touch- with athletic ability, but he with the idea of winning sports dominating our televi- begin? Sure, many years of downs. Having won back-to- excelled when he learned how championships with character sion, media and weekends, dedicated practice helps, but back Mr. Football awards; he to focus his drive and atten- first, and then success will fol- many a child dreams of mak- talent, like so many of lives is a credit to his team, Pope tion on his goals. You’ve low. Having a competive ing that winning score, being treasures... start somewhere. John Paul in Hendersonville, heard of the phrase, getting drive doesn’t hurt either. hoisted upon the arms of his Perhaps it’s in the heart... his coach, Jeff Brothers and your priorities straight? This Golden loves to fish and play adoring teammates and Case study, a young man his life, right now, here in is what he did...he lead by sports. He logs many long cheered from the capacity named Golden Tate. In the middle Tennessee. Soon he example. He was tireless in hours training but add to that, filled stadium. This is the stuff 2006 Football season, he may travel to the University of his devotion to others. His the community service hours Notre Dame, to play for unselfish nature, coaxed him for the elderly and children. The Fighting Irish, hav- to think of others too. During Amazingly, he still finds time ing made a verbal com- the devastating Gallatin torna- to sing in his school choir and mitment. With his track do, a couple years ago, this score 26 on his ACT test! record for commitment, young man’s first concern was Golden Tate, wherever no doubt, we’ll see him for the Coach and his fami- you do choose to go...hopeful- start there! lies’ safety, then his own. His ly, others will learn from your Asking the ques- constant concern for the wel- talent to excel in the game of tion, for all those aspir- fare of his teammates, made life...as well as sports! ing future followers, we everyone want to play their Congratulations for a job well wanted to know how best. He contributes his coach done! this young man created this legend. Listen care- fully, future hopefuls; On the flip side of life the answer can be seen in his method. By Diane W. Repasky [email protected] Mr. Tate learned, at a very early age, how NEW YEAR’S to be, I always rediscover all very much his mother RESOLUTIONS THAT I the reasons why I’m not. and grandparents cared MADE BUT NEVER KEPT (Like Number Eight, for about him, as well as instance?) (Among a zillion his future. They placed 1. To lose weight. (Only more?) him in St Joseph’s for about the last quarter-cen- 10. To write “The Great school, hoping for the tury running.) (Know me per- American Novel”. Don’t best. This did inspire in sonally? Then you know why know yet whether any novel I him with a strong faith it’s Number One on my write would qualify as “The and ability to work well [unfulfilled] Hit Parade.) Great American” or not. with others but the act 2. To stop biting my nails. That’s because I’ve started itself provided the I usually break this about the four novels and haven’t fin- foundation of caring same time I’m trying to fulfill ished one. that every child needs Resolution Number One...fig- 11. (And while we’re at to feel first and fore- gering: “What the hey; chew- it): To finish the things I start. most. ing on a fingernail sure beats That would include the dishes, Golden was blessed chewing on a bag of Cheetos. the laundry, The Great 3. To read “The Classics”. American Novel. It might You know: All the books I also include the letter I started Would you like ‘to know’ was supposed to read in high to Aunt Ruth a year ago, the school, but only read the Cliff sewing project that got so a Wardrobe Consultant? Notes on. These days, though, dusty from sitting around I prob’ly don’t have to worry; waiting to be finished that I By Linda Scolaro and moves one-step closer to dard essentials that might be I’ll just wait for the movie to finally threw it in a plastic bag Local Nashville Native, her dream, her own business, missing from your wardrobe. come out. & stuck it on the top shelf of young entrepreneur and leading her back home, to Don’t panic...she is there to 4. To “volunteer” more the coat closet (when I finally Bellevue resident, Jennifer Nashville. Now her focus is help! often. You know what they picked up the house), and Ward is launching her new sharing her astute abilities to With the Closet Analysis, she say about how the road to h.e.- actually picking up the bits of business ‘Style Savoir’, provide anyone with the flair, can pull out all the don’t but double-el is paved. —So far, tissue paper from the (Savoir; French root, mean- grace and confidence to she will also give you organi- all signs are that mine indeed Christmas tree ornaments ing: to know). shine...helping others help zation tips which will, forever is freshly black-topped. before it’s time to put the Jennifer is a Wardrobe themselves! improve your decision mak- 5. To go to Church every ornaments back away (but Consultant that has a talent to Would looking at your ing and keep you out of the Sunday. (Ditto on the saying only so everyone would have a organize your life and closet, present wardrobe, with her “rut” as well as put together about “paved roads,” directly place to sit on Christmas getting you out of the daily rut keen eye for fashion and gra- outfit selections with key above.) morning when they opened of that perpetual question, ciously highlighting what you pieces from your current 6. To clean my house on a their gifts). “what to wear?” are missing, be of help to you? wardrobe. regular basis. —YOU 12. (Along similar veins): Little dresses, sewing Do you need personal shop- GOTTA BE KIDDING IN A To start the things I intend to machines and working with ping services but cannot Jennifer’s fashion background MAJOR WAY! Why I even start. However, as you can see her grandmother, picking out afford a “Stylist to the Stars”? and wardrobe knowledge will MADE such a resolution is from Number Eleven above, patterns, fabrics and giving Jennifer is your answer. help you achieve the look you COMPLETELY BEYOND actually starting those things attention to every detail, filled First, before any services, need, whether it’s to impress, ME! might turn out to be a prob- her childhood. Her college Jennifer starts with a Client achieve, flatter or succeed, 7. Alright then; since I lem... days lead to the amazing Questionnaire that helps her like her motto states, “To won’t clean on a regular basis, —Well, there ya have it: experience of living in the make certain, your wardrobe know style is to have style.” to at least pick up on a regular My list (True Confessions, style savvy SoHo District of needs fit your current basis. ...Well...it may happen more like it) of Broken New New York City. She found lifestyle. For example, a Make 2007 your year to shine, eventually (it has to, cuz even Year’s Resolutions. And all I herself working in the show- teacher would need a com- your year, to walk with the my “paths” become too clut- can say about them collective- room of the contemporary pletely different set of essen- confidence you deserve; tered to walk in/through/over), ly is this: No wonder there’s women’s clothing line of Max tials than an Investment Jennifer can help make that but “on a regular basis” has so much “beverage cheer” on Studio. This sparked a path Banker. happen! See her ad in today’s yet to be seen in this century. New Year’s Eve! It’s every- for her career in Fashion. Jennifer then does an ini- paper or visit the web site at 8. To stop yelling at poor body trying to drown out their Working her way up the lad- tial Closet Analysis. From www.stylesavoir.com...make Larry. WHADDAYA MEAN own memories of all the der to Senior Assistant buyer there she can actually evaluate this the year to invest in you, I YELL?!?!! WHO SAYS I Resolutions they know they’ll of Men’s Designer your closet, how you keep your greatest asset... YELL?!?!! make and then break by Collections for Parisian/Saks, things organized, your current Because... you’re worth it! 9. To try to be more fem- January 3rd! Inc.; She furthers her passion, fashion sense and any stan- And so is Jennifer... inine. ...But then, when I try Happy 2007, Readers.
Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, December 27, 2006 -- Page 19 Westview Entertainment First Animal Fundraiser a Huge Success! by Leslie Bethea (CCAAF) —a non-profit Cheatham County. Control. And, one pup named ty who need your help ! If you weren’t at Joyce’s 50l(c) 3— whose goal is More than $1300 was “Candy” was adopted the fol- Donations may be mailed Coffee House in Pegram on multi-fold: to assist raised to support our local lowing day, thanks to some- to: Friday night, you missed a Cheatham County Animal homeless animals. Volunteers one spotting her on the tree ! Cheatham County Animal great party! Many singers and Control in its efforts to decorated Joyce’s Christmas All donations to CCAAF Awareness Foundation songwriters came out to per- house/adopt animals, to pro- tree with ornaments that had are tax deductible. We will 5532 Walk Up Rd. form for a benefit for the mote spay/neuter programs, the faces of homeless dogs make sure that your money Pegram, TN 37143 Cheatham County Animal and to increase local aware- and cats currently housed at goes directly to help the Awareness Foundation ness of animal issues in Cheatham County Animal homeless animals in our coun-
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Steve Dan Mills opened the show and was a consumate pro putting up with some delays and glitches. It was great to see his son, Matthew, join him for his final song. Debi Champion charmed the crowd with her HORSEBOARDING humour and powerful Boarding Trail Horses vocals. Rick Olson Less than 30 min. from Bellevue accompanied her (left). Prestine pastures Also in the round was Ron Clean water Hellard performing his New shelter memorable hit songs and Horses handled daily finishing with a gospel number that got the Call Charlotte at crowd singing along ! 268-1652.
This is Wally! Find Do Not Confuse with any other Wally rooster! The Westview Rooster and End of the evening: songwriters and volunteers pose for a cheerful group shot. (Left to Right: Joel Alan Lehman, Leslie Bethea, Tom Smith, Cindy Weiss, Steve Haggard, Marilee Chipoletti, Angela Hamlin, Gail Lloyd, Mary Ann Prince and Joyce herself.) WIN FREE MOVIE TICKETS
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WALLY THE ROOSTER This week’s winner: P.O. Box 210183 wil be announced next Nashville, TN 37221 week or fax to 662-0946 Location: Joel Alan Lehman, Gail Lloyd and Steve Haggard put I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! on a rowdy round. Name: Address: City: JT ran the PA, as well as per- Zip: Phone: formed some beautiful, soulful Wally’s location songs
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