PRSRT STD Wednesday, March 9, 2005 U.S. Postage WIN FREE PAID Vol. 29 No. 10 Franklin, TN MOVIE TICKETS Permit #357 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 Police search for hold-up suspect Robbery detectives believe 7725 Highway 70 South, pistol. In the other four, he was and after receiving the cash, it is likely that the same person March 6, 12:50 a.m.; Mapco armed with a shotgun. quickly fled. is responsible for five conven- Express, 4211 Charlotte Pike, In all five cases, the robber ience market hold-ups in West March 6, 8:30 p.m.; American is described as a white man, Nashville since March 1. Market, 6303 Robertson probably in his mid to late 20’s, The markets involved, and Avenue, March 6, 10:05 p.m.; who is approximately 5’11” tall the dates and times of the rob- Jack’s Market, 4421 Murphy and weighs approximately 175 Belleview beries are: American Market, Road, March 7, 9:20 p.m. pounds. In each case, the gun- 6303 Robertson Avenue, March In the March 1st robbery, man approached the clerk at Masonic 1, 10:07 p.m.; Mapco Express, the suspect was armed with a gunpoint, demanded money, Lodge Country Ham Police may have found key Breakfast evidence in west area case The Belleview Masonic American Market’s sur- Lodge will hold a Country The man responsible for a the glass from the front doro began tracking the suspect. On veillance system captured clear Ham Breakfast on Saturday, series of West Nashville burgla- window had been shattered. a fence that separates Davidson pictures of the suspect during March 12, 7 a.m. until. The ries and purse thefts is believed She turned on the front porch Road from the neighborhood, the March 1st robbery. To see lodge is located at 7420 Old to be the same person who light and saw the outline of the officers found a white sweat- more photos go to Harding Pike in Bellevue. broke into a home on Hill Place burglar standing at the front shirt with black sleeves and a www.police.nashville.org and Everyone is invited. Drive early Tuesday, March 8. door. She watched as the sus- black band at the bottom. click media releases. The resident reported hear- pect moved quickly across her Anyone knowing a person who Anyone recognizing the ing glass break at 1:10 a.m. As front yard, across Hill Place was wearing a shirt like it suspect is urged to call the Westview she checked the home, she saw Drive toward Davidson Road. Monday night is urged to con- police department’s Robbery Publishing a rear screen doro that is nor- A police canine team quickly tact Metro Police immediately Unit at 862-7458 or Crime upcoming mally locked was open and that responded to the home and at 862-7458. Stoppers at 74-CRIME. author events Bellevue resident, Linda Parker, wins E.D. Thompson will be at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Nashville from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, Brookmeade Elementary Teacher of the Year March 24, signing his new By Sharon Satterfield grade at Bookmeade Linda is a member of book, More Nashville Elementary. Bellevue Church of Christ and Nostalgia. “I had only intended to “It has become much she is also a big UT fan. She Deborah Dearing Khayat will be at Davis- teach school until I had chil- more challenging to teach as has a dog, Peyton, named Kidd Booksellers in dren,” said Linda Parker, “but, the years have gone by,” she after Peyton Manning. Nashville on Thursday, it has turned into a lifetime said. “My students are using Widowed at a young age, she March 31 at 6:00 PM, sign- career. I try to make it as inter- computers for such things as raised her two children, Andy ing her book, Gathered esting and meaningful for the math skills and reading evalu- and Amanda, by herself. They Blooms. students as I possibly can and, ations. It’s amazing how com- are both college graduates, Gregor Southard will the main thing that keeps me puter literate they are. and Andy has a family of his be signing his new book, America Now: Poems, going is the good feeling I get “It’s a real honor to win own - his wife, Rebekah, and Prayers, and Stories in The by making a difference...see- teacher of the year, and I think their newborn son, Jackson. Shoppes at Border’s ing the success that kids it made the kids in my class Brookmeade Elementary Bookstore in Cool Springs, have.” feel special, too. They said Principal Rob Hancock said, Franklin, TN on Tuesday, After graduating from Elementary and then at they’re class of the year and, “Linda is kind, caring and, April 19 at 7:00 PM. Hillwood High School in Nashville Christian where she they feel they helped me get patient. She has developed 1968, Linda attended David was on staff for fifteen years. teacher of the year. I really excellent rapport with her stu- Pegram Fish Lipscomb College where she She later taught at Charlotte enjoy teaching at dents and their parents. I feel received her degree in Park and at Hickman Brookmeade. I work with a very fortunate to have her on Fry April 12 Elementary Education. Her Elementary in Donelson. For great faculty and wonderful staff. She’s one of the reasons first job in her chosen profes- the past seven years, Linda parents, and I want to share that Brookmeade is such a The Community Club’s Annual Fish Fry will be sion was at East Cheatham has been teaching second some of the glory with them.” great school.” held on Saturday, April2, at the Clubhouse beside the Red Caboose on Hwy. 70. Serving begins at 11AM, Spa Day at the J is March 16 rain or shine, with fish plates featuring a generous It’s your turn! Pamper event’s $40 fee includes a ation and beauty. Among the All proceeds from Thistle helping of fish, slaw, hush- yourself with a rejuvenating catered lunch. In addition to exhibitors is Thistle Farms, Farms go to support puppies, and home-cooked dessert. Adult plates $7, facial, invigorating massage, the indulgences above, Spa presenting balm, candles and Magdalene’s houses and resi- child’s plate $3. Music and healing reflexology, uplifting Day features InterPLAY, sachets. Thistle Farms is a cre- dents as well as provide out- dancing in the evening after aromatherapy, alternative care described as “community, ative and sustainable work- reach to women who are in the fish is gone, with a cake chiropractic, performance connection, artfulness and joy place for residents and friends jail or still on the streets. auction during band breaks. coaching from InnerStrength through simple story, voice of Magdalene, a not-for-profit Reservations are required Join us for the fun as we and more at Spa Day at the J, and movement activities.” recovery community for for Spa Day, and may be made support a long-standing Wednesday, March 16, from Also, exhibitors will be on women with a criminal history by calling the GJCC at 356- Pegram tradition. Look for- ward to seeing you there! 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The hand with products for relax- of prostitution and drug abuse. 7170. Holy Trinity bible study and holy week services Holy Trinity Lutheran Trinity on Monday mornings at Church will offer a new com- 9:00 a.m. or Wednesday munity Bible study about the evenings at 7:00 p.m. begin- early church. “Carried Away by ning April 4. There is no cost. Acts” is a basic study of the Holy Trinity Lutheran book of Acts and the history of Church will offer children and Christianity. Sessions will be families a “Walk Through Holy offered twice a week to give Week” on Palm Sunday morn- participants a choice of meet- ing at 9:30 a.m. “Walk ing in the evening or morning. Through Holy Week” is a liv- Participants may meet at Holy ing display of scenes portray- ing Jesus’ last days on earth. t

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ing will be Tennessee her memories of shaped-note Nashville Ex’cusans, a nonprofit month at the White Bridge Senator Henry Republican Party Executive singings, will be a guest at the affinity group dedicated to Shoneys. The club offers finan- moderates Director Chris Devaney. Group Singalong and sing during wor- enjoying the finer things of the cial fellowship. President Adair Schippers said, ship, which begins at 11:00 AM. region left behind by group Each month we invest in Library’s “we are glad to have a chance to Bellevue Christian Church is members. Throughout the col- stocks to enhance the club’s meet in Ashland City. We hope located at 7201 Old Harding lege basketball season, the group portfolio. No expertise needed. special on that this will be a more conven- Road at the intersection with meets at The Box Seat on No dues. For more information, ient location and that the folks Colice Jeanne Road. Call 662- Bandywood Dr., adjacent to the call Steven at 356-2383. Francis Craig from the area will be able to join 9037 for more information. This Green Hills Kroger, for all us.” If you need directions, or event is free and open to every- Syracuse University hoop tele- The Nashville Room of the more information, please call one. casts. The next meeting features Bethany Christian Nashville Public Library is pre- 952-3430 or 792-6127. the Orange vs. the University of Services seminar senting its panel series “Francis White Bluff Connecticut Huskies at 3:00 Craig: Music City’s Maestro” World War II Masonic Lodge p.m. on Saturday, March 5. For on infertility on Sunday, March 13, from more information, call Robert 2:30 until 4:30 PM in the Bomber Group breakfasts Erianne at 269-3391. Bethany Christian Services is Library auditorium. Senator offering seminar on infertility. A Snap to! All you men who White Bluff Masonic Lodge Douglas Henry will serve as served your country in WW II as West Nashville workshop for those facing infer- #676, located on Highway 70 tility will be held on Saturday, moderator, and the panel mem- flight crewmembers in multi- East in White Bluff, holds chari- Civitan Club April 9 from 8:15AM-12:30PM. bers will include Donia Craig engine bombers. Your comrades ty fundraising breakfasts every meet the first Friday of every Sponsored by Bethany Christian Dickerson, Francis Craig’s 4th Saturday of the month from month for lunch, fun and con- West Nashville Civitan Services, the program will fea- daughter, E. D. Thompson, 7 a.m. till. The cost is a mini- versation. We meet at the Club is a co-ed club that meets at ture nationally-known speakers writer of Nashville Nostalgia, mum donation of $4. For more Vanderbilt University Club start- 6 p.m. every second and fourth John and Sylvia Van and William Barry, owner and information, call 789-4334. ing at 11:00 AM. Call Harry Tuesday of the month at the Regenmorter and will be held at president of Nashville’s nostal- Williams 385-0932 for details. White Bridge Shoneys. Woodmont Hills Church of gic radio station WAMB.This Cohn Alumni Normally an outside speaker Christ 3710 Franklin Rd. in event is free and open to the makes a presentation on the Nashville. John and Sylvia are public. Al-Anon Chili Supper fourth Tuesday. editors of Stepping Stones maga- meetings zine and wrote the recently The Cohn High Alumni released book When the Cradle is 8th annual ARE YOU CONCERNED Association is having a Chili Toastmasters at Empty: Answering Tough ABOUT SOMEONE ELSE'S Supper. The Chili Supper will be Questions about Infertility. The community egg DRINKING? AL-ANON CAN March 18 in the school library. Nashville State cost is $25 per couple or $15 for hunt HELP..... The time is from 5 until 8 pm. Com. College an individual and registration Monday, 4:30 p.m., River Please plan to attend and join in deadline is March 30th. For more the fun with your former class- Road Al-Anon meeting, 8283 information please contact the 8th Annual Community- mates and teachers and enjoy Nashville State Community River Road (at Cumberland Nashville office of Bethany Wide Egg Hunt at Red Caboose some really good chili. For more College Toastmasters Club Heights). Contact Ria G., 646- Christian Services at 615-242- Park. Bellevue Baptist will be information please call Yvonne meets on the second and fourth 7384. Friday, 10:00 a.m., Friday hosting this event on Saturday, Eaves 269-4048 or email Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 0909 or email Friends Al-Anon meeting, 101 March 26, beginning at 11:00 [email protected]. p.m. at Nashville State [email protected] a.m. It is geared to preschool Cross Timbers (at Bellevue Community College, 120 White through sixth grade kids. There Baptist Church). Bridge Road. The meeting is Booksignings of will be snacks and drinks, face Nashville open to anyone interested in painting, washable tattoos, game MOMS Club Cribbage Club improving his or her speaking Westview authors booths and thousands of eggs. skills. For more information, call E.D. Thompson will be at Best of all, there is NO meetings The only Nashville Area 673-2145. Davis-Kidd Booksellers in CHARGE for any of the activi- Cribbage Club meets at various Bellevue MOMS Club will be Nashville from 6:00 to 7:00 PM ties or for the refreshments! local coffee houses on the 3rd meeting at the Bellevue United New Bible study on Thursday, March 24, signing EGG HUNTING TIMES: Thursday of every month. Methodist Church at 7501 Old his new book, More Nashville Toddler to Age 3 — 11:15 a.m. 4 Everyone from longtime players group in Bellevue Nostalgia. Harding Pike the first Thursday & 5 Year Olds — 11:30 a.m. Deborah Dearing Khayat of each month at 10:00 a.m. to the “Cribb-Curious” are wel- Kindergarten through Second A new Bible class will be held will be at Davis-Kidd Free. For more info, call Lisa come to the free event. For more Grade — 11:45 a.m. Third info, please call (615)673-2899 each Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at Booksellers in Nashville on through Sixth Grades — 12:00 Walker at 673-1241. or email D.R. Fay at the Bellevue Community Center. Thursday, March 31 at 6:00 PM, noon. [email protected] It is a non-denominational true signing her book, Gathered Second Sunday study of the Lord Jesus using the Blooms. Concert at Vine King James Bible. There is no Gregor Southard will be Singalong Harpeth View charge, but only ten people will signing his new book, America Street Christian be accepted. Call 383-4033 to Now: Poems, Prayers, and Second Sunday Singalong Toastmasters register for the group. Stories in The Shoppes at The Chancel Choir of Vine time is here again – this Sunday, Border’s Bookstore in Cool Harpeth View Toastmasters Street Christian Church, under March 13, 9:30 AM at Bellevue Springs, Franklin, TN on meets on Saturday mornings, Courthouse the direction of Robert Binkley, Christian Church. Be sure to Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 PM. will perform “The Requiem” by include this event in your Lenten bright and early at 7:30 a.m. Quilters Guild in John Rutter on Sunday, March and Easter observances. Many Chartered in March of 1979, the 13, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. There will of the old, favorite, bluegrass, Harpeth View club has met at White Bluff Wednesday be no admission charge; howev- gospel songs are related to this various locations. Presently they er, donations will be accepted special season on the Christian meet in a room inside of St. The Courthouse Quilters meet Evening Adult Ed for Habitat for Humanity. Vine calendar. How long has it been George’s Episcopal Church on the second Monday of each Street Christian Church is locat- since you’ve sung or heard, Harding Rd. Visitors are always month at the White Bluff Church at GNUUC “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Were welcome. (Park in spaces next to of Christ at 6:30 p.m. every ed at 4101 Harding Road. Call "Coming Home to Nature" You There?,” “At Calvary,” and Belle Meade City Hall.) See month except the month of the Church Office at 269-5614 Enjoy this celebration of the for more information. even “Amazing Grace”? Pickers how easy and fun it can be to December. There are free quilt- build self-confidence, overcome natural world through the use of playing stringed instruments ing classes at 1:00 p.m., then the captivating images and music your fear of public speaking, and (guitar, banjo, dobro, fiddle and guild meets. After the business, taken and selected by nature make new friends. For directions Cheatham County upright bass), harmonica and/or there is a project show each photographer Michael Moryc. snare drum accompany singers and to ask questions please call month. For more information Together, they will support Republican who make up the audience choir. 654-4819. call (615)799-0812 or (615) Moryc’s concept that as humans Old hymn favorites have been 446-9339 or email develop the skills of seeing and Women meeting compiled in a book of almost Nashville [email protected]. being in nature, they return to 100 songs for participants to the core of who they are. The The March meeting of the choose from during the hour. A Ex’cusans for Wednesday evening program of Cheatham County Republican time to meet and greet fellow transplanted New Mid-TN Adult Education at Greater Women will be held on Monday, participants follows the Nashville Unitarian Universalist March 14, 5:30 PM, at the home Singalong, with coffee and Yorkers Investment Club Congregation is March 16 at of Stephanie Laws, 1049 Little 7:30 p.m. The program is free. doughnuts served in the church Misplaced, displaced, and Mid-Tn Investment Club is Marrowbone Road, in Ashland Dinner and social hour begin at fellowship hall. Faye Thompson, transplanted central New a co-ed club that meets at 7:00 City. Guest speaker for the meet- 6:30 p.m. for $9 per dinner. who has written a book about Yorkers are invited to join the p.m. the first Thursday of each Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Pages The Jan Howard receives VFW award in D.C. The VFW Commander-In-Chief’s Gold Medal of Merit that is, who are not too busy in the professional and public life Daughter’s was recently presented to the Grand Ole Opry’s Miss Jan to help worthy projects like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Howard. Vet’s View was proud to present that award during Jan has also graced the Nashville Veterans Day Parade as a View the organization’s annual conference at Washington, D.C.’s Grand Marshall, and on several occasions, by Paula Underwood Winters beautiful Shoreham Hotel. helped secure the participation of her The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Opry friends at the parade. A couple of weeks ago there United States (VFW) honored Jan for Vet’s View Washington’s Jan Scruggs first pro- was a big “tado” about how most several reasons. She was one of the early by John Furgess moted the idea of a national memorial to bankruptcies are caused by medical and staunch supporters and raised thou- Vietnam veterans. He received many ini- bills. I’ve decided that is definitely sands of dollars for the then-controver- Commander-IIn-CChief tial setbacks and after a national design true. sial Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Veterans of Foreign Wars contest, the proposed memorial iteself Last August I had my gallblad- der removed. Not by choice, but by Washington, D.C. The memorial was was criticized. But he persisted, and with three trips to the emergency room in eventually dedicated on November 13, 1982 and today is our the earnest support of Jan Howard and many others, the four days and a lot of pain. After nation’s most visited memorial. One of Jan’s three sons was memorial will observe its 25th anniversary in 2007. four months of the insurance com- killed in action in Vietnam. Another son, also a Vietnam veter- The VFW will devote the week of May 1-7, 2005 as pany dealing with all the medical an, escorted his brother’s body home. Faithfully, to this day, “Vietnam Veterans Recognition Week.” They now make up the bills, they finally paid their portion Jan attends the local Memorial Day ceremonies at Nashville’s largest number of VFW members. Jan Howard’s son is one and I started getting bills from all National Cemetery on Gallatin Road. ofthe 58,000 names on the Vietnam Memorial. He is one of the fallout. It is overwhelming. In those early days, the late 1970s and early 1980s, Jan 1,291 names on the Tennessee Memorial in downtown I have bills from the pathology travelled several times to Washington and participated in Nashville. The first American to be killed in action in Vietnam people, the surgical doctors (which I fundraising concerts. She holds continuous membership in the is Tennessee’s James Davis of Livingston. had double the number of since I VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Here’s a public “thank you” to Miss Jan Howard whose had to go under twice in two days), Awards such as this are a mere token of the organization’s “gold star” shines very brightly and always will. I have separate bills from everyone who saw me at each visit to the appreciation for the support of people like Jan. Those people, At least that’s this Vet’s View. What’s yours? emergency room and I have maybe eight or ten separate bills from the hospital itself. Finally I called the Let’s let them all play hospital and asked them if they Today, the NCAA Basketball Tournament consists of 65 128 teams is logical and would make all the teams happy, and couldn’t consolidate all their bills to me and roll them into one big bill so teams. For years it was 64. Why add one more? No one seeems the aditional 64 teams would create at TRUE tournament. that I could make one payment. to know. The selection of Some committee mem- They said yes. I’m still waiting. these teams always creates a bers of the selection com- On top of all the bills coming in controversy because many of mittee would be appalled at January, they want all their money the teams left out are very Speaking of 128 teams. How can we do right now. From their point of view, good teams. that? The answer is simple! I guess, they’ve been waiting for Years ago, this writer’s It would require only one their money for four months. From favorite coach, Dale Brown of Sports more day of basketball. my point of view, they’ve gotten a LSU said, “Let’s make it 128 By Dick Green Take the 128 teams, i.e. 64 major portion of their money from teams instead of 64.” Dale was games, and after one day my insurance company and this is a character of a coach. The last I heard of him he was looking and night of basketball, you would have 64 teams as you have the first chance I’ve had to see how in Turkey for some ship that had a lot animals on it - two of today! Make sense? Yes, but not to NCAA bureaucrats. Their much I actually owe. I can certainly understand why each, I think. problem is simple - they all failed long division in the sixth and how people with large medical But, if you apply some common sense, the tournament of grade. bills get overwhelmed, see no way out and file bankruptcy. It seems to me, there should be a company somewhere whose job it is to take all these medical bills and Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Bellevue Middle School LATE! Westview was founded in 1978 by the late combine them all into one to let the Doug Underwood and is an independent, person pay payments each month. As the librarian of Library has an additional I am sort of a “pio- family-owned newspaper. One company that I got bills from Bellevue Middle School, I $175 to spend on book neer” in this program as it handles four different doctors/serv- have had the honor of and materials. Thank you it an online program - that THE WESTVIEW is published weekly by the ices. I called them and asked if they meeting many members to the residents of is, I take my courses on couldn’t combine them so I could Westview Publishing Co., Inc. of the Bellevue Women’s Bellevue for supporting the internet thru WebCT. 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 send one check instead of four. Club over the past eight the fundraising efforts of You can learn more about P.O. Box 210183 Nope, can’t do it. I have to send four years. These ladies have these women and, most of the innovative educational Nashville, TN 37221 separate checks made out to the worked in the past and all, thank you to all of the tool at same company. Publisher.....Evelyn Underwood Miles Seems like there should be an continue to work hard in wonderful women of the http://www.webct.com/. Editor....Paula Underwood Winters easier way. I’m all against social- the present to raise money Bellevue Women’s Club. I believe computers are News Reporter...... Missy Hubner ized healthcare, and I don’t mind to benefit causes in our Sincerely, going to play a huge role Features Reporter...... Sharon Satterfield paying for services rendered, but community. Because of Vanessa Lutton in education in the future, Sports Reporter...... Dick Green shouldn’t it be easier to do? their latest efforts, the and this is just the begin- Accounts Receivable...... Hugh Daniel Graphic Artist & Circulation...Melissa Evans Paula, ning. I am so proud to be Account Manager ...... Andrea Gunn Didn’t know how my age and be a part of Account Executive...... Robert Simon newsworthy you would this huge revolution in Online Editor & think this is, but I’m education. I plan to con- Book Publishing Editor...... Hugh Daniel awfully proud of it. tinue on thru the online Phone: (615) 646-6131 I am 56 years old and program at Pellissippi, FAX: (615) 662-0946 am going through a web and then I will be finish- E-Mail: [email protected] authoring program at ing the program thru the Website: www.westviewonline.com Nashville State online program at the www.westviewpublishing.com Community College. I am University of Tennessee. almost finished with it, If you have any ques- ADVERTISING: Classified advertising and tonight I will be tions about all this, you deadline is Monday noon for that Wednesday’s paper. inducted into Phi Theta can call me at 662-1744 or Display advertising deadline is Friday noon Kappa National Honor email me at for the following Wednesday’s paper. Society with a 4.0 GPA in [email protected]. ARTICLES: Deadline for articles and a ceremony at the school. community calendar is Friday noon for the I guess it just goes to show Thanks, following Wednesday’s paper. - IT’S NEVER TOO Faye Combs

Page 4 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Politically Speaking A large contingent of neighbors and interested parties filled the boardroom at Last Saturday, I hosted a series of 4 community meetings on the proposed the Jewish Community Center last week to hear a presentation from the Metro “Harpeth Village” mixed use development bordered by Highway 100, Old Harding Planning Commission on a proposed amendment to the Subarea 6 Plan to allow for Road, Walgreens and Temple Road extended. The first three meetings were geared RM (Residential Medium Density) policy on property at the Westside Athletic Club. to individual nearby neighborhoods and the impact of this proposal on their partic- Because the nearby Harpeth Glen and Belle Meade Highland condominiums border ular neighborhoods. These meetings were extremely productive and cordial, unlike this property, the RM line was drawn around these three properties to make the pol- some of the previous meetings conducted by the Planning Commission. Several icy more uniform. As often happens during the Subarea amendment process, the unique suggestions were made as to how to create more of a neighborhood-feel. majority of discussion centered on the individual proposal itself. There was universal support for the concept of locating During a presentation by Jeff Zeiltin, the developer, and the expanded Bellevue Community Library at this loca- Kim Hawkins, a landscape architect, many issues central to this Council tion. This support was based on the donated land, the proposal began to emerge. The three primary topics centered on proximity to Harpeth Valley Elementary School and the the height of the project (9 stories), traffic considerations and Report synergies created by being near the future YMCA and environmental issues (water quality run off and potential for by Charlie Tygard Senior Citizen site. Many residents agreed to join in our flooding downstream). These are all vital issues to maintaining Councilman, 35th District community letter-writing campaign to the Mayor in the quality of life in the neighborhood and are sure to generate support of the concept. considerable discussion in the future, depending on the outcome of Thursday’s This week, I will be conducting another meeting on the proposed Avondale Park Planning Commission meeting. residential community (566 homes) on property formerly used as a sod farm. This A secondary issue that was discussed, and will be followed up on, concerns residential community will be similar in nature to Riverwalk and includes a possi- existing traffic issues within the neighborhood itself. These include speeding and the ble site for an elementary school. There will be open space and greenways connec- cut-thru drivers seeking a short cut to another destination who don’t actually live in tions. the neighborhood. I would suspect that Councilman Whitson and I will be arrang- As always, please feel free in contacting me by phone at 646-3295 (home), 865- ing a neighborhood “Traffic Calming” meeting in the near future to begin the 0003 (work), 243-3295 (cell), by writing to P. O. Box 210945, Nashville, TN 37221 process to see if this neighborhood might qualify for traffic calming measures. or by email to [email protected].

I know that by now we have all heard rumblings that a rather hefty property tax time the next “monster tax increase” is proposed. One-year budgets do not mean that increase will be proposed in the upcoming months, as work on this year’s Metro employees will not get the raises they have earned or cost-of –living increase to budget gets underway. Currently, I feel like there are several problems with the way which they are entitled. But, by passing one-year budgets, there is definitely more our city’s budget is formed and our property taxes are levied. First, we usually have accountability of our tax dollars. one huge tax increase per four-year Mayor’s/Council’s term. Add to this the fact that Everyone would like to never have to raise property taxes, but the simple fact is this tax increase is always done the same year that our with 3% inflation, the cost to provide the same services will houses are reappraised, and you have a recipe for disaster - increase by $39 million. At the same time, however, each especially for senior citizens and young families. Under Council year our government retires $30 -$50 million worth of bonds, this current system it is not uncommon for people, espe- consolidates departments and implements computer systems cially in the Bellevue area, to experience a 50%-70% Comments and other methods to boost employee productivity. So, that increase in their property taxes! This is unacceptable. by Eric Crafton even with inflation, the necessity of having a property tax Another problem is trying to produce a budget that Councilman-eelect 22nd District increase can be offset. Even if a tax increase were necessary, predicts expenditures over a four-year horizon and then we could all budget for it a little easier if it were not so large. pass a tax increase to cover those four years. What you get is a cycle where the first I look forward to working on this year’s budget with my fellow Council two years the city is flush with new revenue, but by years three and four, every Members to develop a plan that makes the most efficient and effective use of our tax department is “running out of money,” cutbacks are inevitable and the “sky is liter- dollars as possible. A common misconception is that most Council Members love to ally about to fall down.” Congress doesn’t pass four-year budgets. Our State vote for tax increases. But remember, we pay those same taxes as well. I can say for Legislature doesn’t pass four-year budgets. Metro should not pass four-year budg- me personally, I don’t want to pay one more dollar in taxes than is absolutely nec- ets. essary, because in my mind, every wasted dollar is taking money away from my We should pass budgets that pay as we go on a year-to-year basis. In addition, family and yours. So you can believe that you are not going to have a stronger advo- the Metro Council causes itself to become almost irrelevant after a four-year budg- cate for you when it comes to developing our city’s budget. et and the associated tax increase is passed. No one has to come to the Council to I look forward to your comments or ideas. You may reach me at 862-6780, 352- really justify spending, and why should they? A new Council will be in place by the 7808 or at [email protected].

First Steps to Ethics Reform, Republicans address ways to on any state or local government committee, board, agency or commission. Such positions should be reserved for citizens who are able to offer a more objective ensure Tennesseans’ confidence in state government analysis of issues without excessive influence by a legislator. Legislators Must Live in their District: In order to qualify to run for office, a In a joint press conference with Republican leaders from the Senate on candidate must have legal residence in the district which he or she is seeking to rep- Wednesday, the House Republican Caucus leadership announced a set of “first resent. This mirrors a proposal brought before Georgia’s General Assembly to steps” toward comprehensive ethics standards that will address legislator, lobbyist, require that candidates may not list their place of residence as a structure or build- and campaign practices. With a commitment to open government, and the recogni- ing primarily used for commercial and business purposes. tion of ethics as an issue for all legislators – not just Republicans or Democrats – Additional Campaign Financial Disclosures: Candidates should be required to members of the Caucus are pressing toward instituting changes in government and provide an additional financial disclosure due at the beginning of early voting. campaign operations that will promote a sense of confidence in government among Political Action Committees should also be prohibited from contributing financial- Tennessee’s citizens. ly to a candidate during early voting. This allows voters to more confidently discern Leadership proposed six recommendations that will become part of a larger, a candidate’s funding sources prior to voting. more exhaustive package of ethics reform legislation to be Additional items and recommendations will be presented before the House and Senate in this 104th General addressed on an ongoing basis throughout session. Among Assembly. The six points discussed included: Weekly sources of recommendations will be the House Republican The Revolving Door: Legislators should not be permit- Caucus Task Force on Ethics, which continues to meet ted to lobby the General Assembly or the administration for Wrap-UUp weekly to discuss original initiatives as well as proposed one year after leaving the Legislature. This models the ethi- legislation. cal standards in place for members of the United States by Beth Harwell State Representative - Republican Perspectives on TennCare Congress. Similar statutes are currently in place in 27 states. Republicans continue to hear diverse opinions on the Increased Reporting Requirements for Statements of Interest: Legislators state’s TennCare program, the fate of which currently rests in the hands of the courts should be required to disclose a specific company as place of employment, its and the governor. In House Republican Task Force hearings as well as leadership address and the type of income received over $200, including salaried employment meetings, House members heard from attorneys George Barrett and Ted Carey as and professional services. Legislators should also be required to list positions, well as Gordon Bonnyman of the Tennessee Justice Center. All three men have been including non-paid, held outside of state government. Such stipulations, which are actively involved in negotiations with Gov. Bredesen regarding TennCare reform. modeled after federal guidelines, allow citizens to rest assured that outside income The men raised several concerns that could potentially provide cost savings to is not unduly influencing legislators’ judgment on the issues. the state, including more strict enforcement of stipulations that require third-party Prohibition of Contingency Fees: Lobbyists should be prohibited from receiv- insurance providers to cover the medical services of Medicaid-eligible TennCare ing fees and bonuses based upon successful support of, or opposition to, particular recipients before TennCare is billed. Topics also discussed included the lack of legislation. In addition to being a national standard, 37 states also prohibit contin- implementation of TennCare’s Retrospective Drug Utilization Review (DUR), a gency fees in order to assuage improper influence by a lobbyist on a public official. federally-mandated program that analyzes prescription drug prescribing habits and The proposal includes a requirement for a signed statement by each client indicat- trends in order to better identify fraud and over-use. Attention finally turned to the ing that no contingency fees are paid. program’s run-ins with lingering restrictive court-ordered consent decrees. While Deny Placement of Lobbyists on State or Local Government Committees, many point to these agreements as being at the heart of TennCare’s problems, all Boards, Agencies or Commissions: Lobbyists, who are currently designated and consent decrees applicable to TennCare, with the exception of Rosen, also apply to defined by the Tennessee Code Annotated as compensated and required to register Medicaid. Therefore, Tennessee will continue to face similar problems even if with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance, should be prohibited from serving TennCare were altered or dissolved. Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -- Page 5 Westview Lifestyles First-ever Fairview Business Expo to be held March 29 The Fairview Area Business Expo on Tuesday, The event will offer region- 799-9290 and request a regis- ders with Davidson County, Chamber of Commerce will March 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the al businesses an opportunity to tration form. The cost is $25 per Cheatham County, Dickson host the first-ever Fairview Fairview Recreation Center. showcase their products and booth for Fairview Area County and Hickman County. services to the public while also Chamber members and $75 per Businesses in those counties are networking with other regional booth for non-members which encouraged to take this oppor- Homewood Heroine business owners. The event is will include a special one-year tunity to introduce your product It has been said many open and free to the public. The chamber membership. and services to all consumers times before that WWII pro- chamber will also coordinate Space is limited and taking advantage of this event duced many unsung heroes. door prizes and refreshments Business Expo chairperson which is open to the public. Members of the armed for this special inaugural event. Kathy Beata reports that over For more information on forces, who went about their Any business seeking to thirty-five percent of the booths the Fairview Area Chamber and chores, which contributed to reserve a space at the Fairview have been reserved. the Business Expo, call 799- victory in WWII. They Business Expo should call the Fairview is located in west 9290. received little recognition or Fairview Chamber office at Williamson County which bor- medals but were true heroes. This is especially true of the Army Nurse Corps. In addi- Enjoy Maze Craze at Cheekwood tion to saving the lives of Chinese soldiers. During the In its 5th annual summer brightly colored child’s puzzle) from the imaginations of many war, she met and married her many wounded troops, their invitational design competition, to a maze built entirely of recy- of the finest architects and mere presence boosted the husband, an engineer, Wm. Cheekwood Botanical Garden cled billboards.” designers in the region. morale of the troops, since E. Daniels. & Museum of Art has selected “Our goal is for families to Cheekwood Botanical they symbolized home, Marjorie returned to the mothers, sisters and sweet- states in January of 1946 and seven designs for its 2005 sum- come to Cheekwood to enjoy Garden & Museum of Art is hearts. lived in Nashville since 1950. mer exhibition—MAZE themselves through discovery, located at 1200 Forrest Park Here at Homewood, we When asked about her fond- CRAZE. adventure and interaction,” said Drive in Nashville, 8 miles have Marjorie Daniels who est memories of serving her “The originality and adven- Brackman who conceived the southwest of downtown graduated from the country, she replied, “I had turous spirit of this year’s concept of MAZE CRAZE as Nashville. Open Tuesday – Milwaukee County Nursing the chance to meet so many entries have just been amaz- Cheekwood’s latest summer Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. School and as a nineteen- handsome Air Force pilots ing,” said Bob Brackman, exhibition on the grounds. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. year-old, joined the ANC in who made all the doctors director of the botanical garden Opening Memorial Day week- Closed Thanksgiving, 1945. She served with the very jealous.” at Cheekwood. “We have end, May 28-October 30, Christmas and New Years. For Thank you, Marjorie 48th Evacuation Hospital everything from a 70-foot maze MAZE CRAZE comprises further information call 615- located in Burma, India, car- Daniels, for your service to of America (designed like a interactive, life-size mazes 356-8000 or visit www.cheek- ing for American and our country. Guatemala Experience Shapes Couple’s On the flip side of life Musical Ministry Concert at St. Matthew By Diane W. Repasky [email protected] Scott Dannemiller and his made so those moved to give It is (was) so very fragile. It is (was) at least 75 years old. It wife, Gabby, made a huge leap may do so to support the cou- sat in a prominent place on careful display in my dining room. I of faith. They sold their home, ple’s ministry and world service treasured it, coddled it, and the kids knew “not to breathe” on it. quit their jobs and went to organizations that serve the It was a special gift from my paternal grandmother to my mother Guatemala in the summer of poor. — my grandmother’s own possession — and my mother had cher- 2003 to spend a year living and The couple will be selling ished it all her life…as had I, for the past 36 years since I inherit- working with the poor. their recent CD, “What Would ed it; since my mother died when I was a youngster, and I had held Now the couple, who You Do,” photos and handmade dearly onto it as if dearly embracing my mother. reside in Austin, Texas, are con- items from Guatemala with half It is (was)…My Mother’s Vase…and, now, it is broken. Or at tinuing their ministry that those proceeds going to a world least, severely cracked. I had carefully taken it out “shopping,” emerged from God’s call service organization that they for just the right beautiful silk arrangement that would further through “The Next Step,” a per- choose. enhance and adorn it. And that was the mistake, for, as fragile as formance of original music and “While in Guatemala, we it was, just the temperature change from the house to the car had captivating stories and images found friendship, faith,” Scott cracked it. that chronicles their experience said. “More importantly, seeing My best friend had been with me. Even she cried when she of serving the Lord through the Christ in the face of strangers saw the damage. And I…I tossed and turned all night, unable to poor in that Central American 5:30 p.m. with a reception fol- brought about a fountain of sleep, utterly haunted and devastated, wandering the house in the country. lowing. inspiration” (The Next Step is) darkness, periodically in tears. Gabby and Scott, whose The church is located at “a special blend of inspiration —Over a piece of glass? —Why, why was a simple piece of parents Pat and Ken 535 Sneed Road West. Call and intellect that will encourage glass so important to me that it seemed like I had lost a cherished Dannemiller are parishioners at Mary Ann Dunn, (615) 646- people to think about their own loved one? Even my mother herself? St. Matthew’s Catholic Church 0478, ext. 305, for more infor- call to mission in their own life That question haunted me too, and I alternated all night in Franklin, will bring “The mation. context.” between grief at my loss…and guilt at my own materialism. Next Step” to St. Matthew for a There is no cost to attend. See their website at “Sentimental” or not, it is (was) “just a piece of glass.” It was not concert on March 13, from 4- A free will offering can be www.dannemiller.net/music. my mother herself; it was not my paternal grandmother; it was Brenda Duck “just a piece of glass.” —Wasn’t it afterall? Evan Maldonado People lose their entire homes…their every possession, their March Birthdays Namhee Brewer very lives…every day of the week. Fires; earthquakes; mud MARCH 9 Ashley Eades Dallas Weatherly Emma Lavender slides; tornadoes; the tsunami in Asia. —And here I am, mourn- Jackie Williams Emily Neely MARCH 13 Roy Stevens ing the loss of a single piece of glass? Yonnie Chesley MARCH 11 Reeves Havens Phillip White Perhaps, materialism in our lives has gone too far. I know, in Jesse Lee Michelle Brinkley Summer Massey MARCH 16 mine, it has. Somehow, somewhere along the line, I have come to Jeff Pennington Marcus Brown Jessica Brandt Simone Taylor transfer “memories” onto “things.” Inanimate objects. Without Patricia Potter Julia Kathleen Dennis Sydni Taylor Boyet Nick Burnley even knowing or realizing it. And it gives me serious pause about Heaven Ramos Morgan Forte Hannah Luckett Carole Douglas other areas in my life, where I believe I am living up to the reli- Timothy Tull Mel Guidry Elaine Stephens Susan Green gious and moral convictions I espouse…but may not be living out Pam Veach Mike McCormack Carl Wallace Walt Grooms in reality. —Are there those “other” areas inside me? Are they Rachel Mezger MARCH 12 MARCH 14 Kirby Watkins manifold? Do they rule my life in sneaky places where I can’t Candace Gann Billy Reed Nancy Travis Mark Wood even see them hiding? MARCH 10 Logan Timmis Jane Hogan The “My Mother’s Vase” incident happened yesterday, and Jesse Williams Georgie Fisher David Reeder Send Birthdays to: my deadline for this article was today. So be cute here?; be Dana Carter Barbara Gilpin Ruth Handy Westview clever?; or whimsical? I couldn’t possibly be: I’m still somewhat P.O. Box 210183 Annie Collins James Lusk Nikki Nobles in “mourning”…and coming to grips with my own excess materi- Nashville, TN 37221 Trey Harris Christin Moore Nathan Saunders alism. Afterall, my mother’s vase is — and, moreover, always Freddie Judd Ted Richardson Forrest Smith FAX: 662-0946 was — just a piece of glass. And as for my mother and grand- Brooks Morris J.R. Stevens MARCH 15 E-mail: westview78 @ mother, they’ll live to my children in my stories about them. David Caldwell Jack West Jason Hollars aol. com Page 6 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Rubye Hatcher celebrates 95th b-day Nashville Nostalgia by E.D. Thompson [email protected]

Nashville in the 19th Century finally George Peabody What were Nashvillians College for Teachers. doing in the 1800s? For one We can still walk in the thing, they were seeing some main building of that old insti- of the exact same things we tution of learning which stands see in Nashville today! off of Second Ave. behind the For instance, when we old Howard School. That fort- look at the Tennessee State like building served as the Capitol Building, we are see- main building of the University ing the building that of Nashville from 1853 until Nashvillians saw during the 1862. 19th century. The Capitol Fisk University opened its designed by William doors to students in the year of Strickland was completed in 1866. Our eyes can gaze upon the year 1859. the majestic Fisk Jubilee Hall Andrew Jackson’s on the campus today which Equestrian statue can be seen was built in 1876. Also, the today on Capitol Hill. The Fisk Memorial Chapel was statue was unveiled in 1880. erected in 1892. The old Customs House at St. Mary’s Church on Fifth the corner of Broadway and Ave. North is the oldest Eighth Ave. had its cornerstone Catholic church in Nashville. laid in 1877. The building was It was completed in 1847. Mrs. Rubye Hatcher was honored at a reception at her home in West Meade Sunday, March 6, opened in 1883. The Church of the on the occasion of her 95th birthday. The celebration was hosted by her children, Helen Stratton We can look at old Fire Assumption, the second oldest who lives with her mother, Harris Hatcher, Jr. and his wife Barry, Kenneth Hatcher and wife Pat, Engine Company No. 6 locat- Catholic church in Nashville, and daughter Kathy and her husband, Jim Zamata. Over 65 family members and friends attend- ed on Second Ave. South was built in Germantown on ed. Pictured from left to right are Harris Jr., Kenneth, Rubye, which was built in 1885. It Seventh Ave. near Monroe St. Helen and Kathy. was the last fire hall to use in 1859. Women’s horse-drawn fire fighting The First Baptist Church equipment. That will take us we see standing at Broadway History Day back to the 19th century! and Sixth Ave. is a fairly new Baby Boomers Newsom’s Mill, a part of structure, but the old steeple which still remains on the which is a landmark was built at Belle by Bev Long Harpeth River, was built by on the original church in 1886. [email protected] James Newsom in 1862. That When the new structure was Meade same year, Fort Negley was built, the congregation wisely What became of old-time Values beginning to be built. That site left the old steeple standing Plantation Life goes by so quickly and things change so fast that (some- is open to visitors today. which we can still enjoy today times) things nearly escape you. Then the little voice in the back Join in the activities when of your head says “Hey, wait…a min…Let me think about this.” Two Rivers Mansion, as a remembrance of the 19th Belle Meade Plantation cele- which stands today in century Nashville. The first time this happened was brought about when my son, brates Women’s History Day age 19 and living at home, got a phone call from a friend (who just Donelson on McGavock Pike, Holy Trinity Episcopal on Saturday March 12. Crafts, was built in 1859 by David Church at Sixth and Lafayette happened to be a girl). But he was quick to tell me, she was just a historical timelines, and the- friend…not a girlfriend! As she boldly announced she was com- McGavock and his wife, St. was built in 1852. It stands atrical performances will help Willie Harding. Willie was a today to lift our divine as well ing to Florida to visit us, I found myself hardly hesitating when I honor the women of American told her to come on down. Then, as I said before, the little voice daughter of William Giles as our nostalgic spirits. and Tennessee history. Harding of the Belle Meade You certainly have seen in my head flashed back to how this never would have happened This special event runs in my mother’s or my lifetime! Plantation. Of course, John the city water reservoir and from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Harding established the Belle gate house located on Eighth While we were never chaperoned, there were still rules of the Carriage House with a conduct. Some things just didn’t happen. I remembered a story Meade Plantation and Mansion Ave. South which were com- timeline of women in back in 1807. Even the reno- pleted in 1889. Mom told me about how she and her sisters wanted to go on an Tennessee and Belle Meade overnight trip (co-ed) to some lake back in the forty’s. Well, vations were before the Civil We can see the exact tun- history. Guests can also partic- War, and it is what we see nel which Montgomery Bell Grandmom threw a hissy fit! According to her this spelled noth- ipate in a quilting activity and ing but “trouble” and she was probably right. One of Grandmom’s today. and his workers dug through try their hands at tinting water- West Meade Mansion, the limestone cliff in 1819 at favorite sayings was “you can’t go in the barn without getting a lit- color prints. tle manure on your shoes!” Anyone heard that? built in 1887, is still located at the Harpeth River Narrows to While on the grounds be the corner of Highway 70 and divert a surge of water through I also remember when I was about 18 and invited to a boy’s sure to catch a performance house to “meet the parents.” It really was on the up-and-up as I Old Harding Pike beside the hill to power his mill. from our Voices of the South Vossland Drive. Originally Renraw Mansion sits off of would be staying at his married sister’s house and he at his par- series. The theatrical perform- ents. No way, my mom said! What would they think of a girl who owned by William Harding’s Gallatin Road and was built in ances include a reenactment of daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and 1855. Renraw, which is did that? “Well…I said it was their idea.” Anyhow, I still didn’t get Anne Dallas Dudley’s speech to go. her husband, U. S. Senator Warner spelled backward, was to the National American Howell E. Jackson, all of the owned by James Warner. His When did all this trust, acceptance or ignorance come in? Woman Suffrage convention Things haven’t changed that much. Kids are still subject to human surrounding land today is the son, Percy Warner, also lived on September 8, 1916 and residential area known as West there for a time. Today, the nature as always… if not more so today. Elizabeth Harding’s A So…I guess it’s the parents that have changed. I have allowed Meade. building is part of the Nashville Woman’s War. Performances A house was built in 1810 Auto Diesel College. my son to go on a boy/girl campout on the beach and also visit his will be offered every half hour friend’s in another state (where he stayed at a friend’s (girl) house. by Colonel Michael C. Dunn We can still see the from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm off of Nolensville Road. That Werthan Bag Company build- But the rules from my past were still ringing in my head; I was on the back porch of the really worried if I was doing the right thing. old house was upgraded in ings on Eighth Ave. North Mansion. 1880. Today, that house serves which were built in 1880. A few Christmases ago, my grandmom was advised that her This special event is free grandson was “coming to dinner” (actually to stay for a week from as a museum on the property The Administration and open to the public. of the Nashville Zoo at Building of the Tennessee State out of town) and not only bringing his girlfriend but her baby as Mansion tour tickets will well! I don’t have room to tell you all that transpired over this. Grassmere. Penitentiary on Centennial be available for purchase in the Nashvillians had a desire Blvd. was built in 1897. Suffice to say; they were put up in a hotel. Then we all just went visitor’s center. Guided tours about like nothing was going on during Christmas dinner. I found to foster education and religion On Fourth Ave. North of the Mansion are $11.00 for almost from the beginning. downtown, the old buildings this so odd as if by shutting our eyes to the truth or not allowing adults and $5.00 for children 6- them to stay in one of our houses that somehow changed the situ- They got an early start in which housed the Southern 12 years old. building schools and churches. Turf, the Climax Saloon, and ation. I choose to think it was respect for Grandmom. Belle Meade Plantation is Now, I may be naive but I do believe two kids of the opposite As early as 1785, James the old Utopia Hotel were built a 30-acre historic site repre- Robertson’s efforts brought in the late 19th century. sex can be friends instead of lovers and trusted to stay at each senting 200 years of Tennessee other’s house under supervision but now, understand…if I have Davidson Academy to And, these are just a few History. It is located at 5025 Nashville. The school’s name structures I have named which the least suspicion otherwise, I quickly become my mom or grand- Harding Road, Nashville, mom! changed over the years to proves to us that the Tennessee, and is open daily. Davidson College, Nashvillians of the old 19th The way things have changed, I believe that someday, this For more information, please whole topic or column will be archaic if it isn’t already! I can just Cumberland College, century are really not that far call (615) 356-0501 or go to University of Nashville, back. We can still see what hear the grandkids saying” Oh Mi- Mi, you just don’t under- www.BelleMeadePlantation. stand!” Peabody Normal School, and they saw. com.

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PLEASE NOTE: You are Reggie Anderson, M.D. Sarah Jocelyn Greene, NP in the tub, or sitting outside and Sometimes we’re like the welcome to send questions or Family Practice Physician Nurse Practitioner watching the wind. snowman inside the glass ball comments to Tricia via email It’s interesting that toddlers that’s been shaken up and we at: [email protected]. 174 Luyben Hills Rd. • Kingston Springs, TN 37082 have “quiet time” scheduled can’t see through the snow. But ph: 615-952-2011 • fax: 615-952-5216 Silky Nails Revamps and Updates Silky Nails salon opened massage chairs and six service sets and fill ins to pedicures in a 14 years ago in Bellevue Valley stations. Frequent customer, soothing relaxing atmosphere. Plaza and has been owned for Sheila Breetz of Franklin says, Teri moved here from the past 10 years by Bellevue “I love the people here. They Vietnam 27 years ago and has resident Teri Vo. 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Page 10 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper The Written Word Can you remember a simpler life? Take a journey back as far was a cheerful experience for as the 1930’s when lifestyles Lois. She recalls being picked were different. Our lifestyle of up, loading her equipment and fast paced days and never-end- “singing, laughing and talking ing nights fueled by entertain- the entire way there.” She tells ment were long away from tales of wilderness adventures, these simpler times. Hard work, mountain and canoe trips and the focus on family and happi- journeying to Chimney Pond, ness were truly the foundation where she remembers her first for the American dream. time hearing someone recite In Lois Griffin Barnes new poetry and play songs. book titled, My Bangor Years: Lois Griffin Barnes calls A Reminiscence readers explore Bangor, Maine her childhood this author’s life as a young girl home, and currently lives in in Bangor, Maine to her final there as “happy years” and says Nashville, Tennessee with her days home before entering The she is very fond of the time she geologist husband, Robert. Peabody College in Nashville, spent with Grammie Griffin They maintain a summer cot- TN. It is the story of putting the and her farm. tage on Green Lake in Maine family first, teaching honest Lois found companionship where they enjoy fishing. They values and revisiting the most in a pet cat that lived on the have a great love of the out- memorable years of her child- farm. She claims it followed doors with hiking, canoeing, hood. her around while catching field and kayaking. She swims with Lois Griffin had no recol- mice and “sorry to say, an occa- Music City Masters and has lection of her mother. Being sional bird,” she admits. Like coached high school swim born in 1931, her mother most cats, Lois’s would leave teams. She gave private histor- became extremely ill in 1934 the prize catch at the doorstep ical tours of Nashville for sev- and passed away. Lois was sent for all the family to see. Lois eral years. A strong memory of to stay with her grandmother, candidly recalls basking in the the “War Years” and answering which began her life living on sunlight with her pal, whiling questions from younger genera- her grandmother’s unforget- the day away and enjoying each tions prompted her to write this table farm. The land itself con- other’s company. reminiscence. You can pur- sisted of 45 acres of pasture, Spending many years at chase your copy of My Bangor orchards and trees. She Camp Natarswi, the camp for Years: A Reminiscence at describes the memories held the Abnaki Girl Scout Council, www.westviewpublishing.com. Booksignings as Davis-Kidd Gathering Blooms marriages, and their adult- Reminding us of why Deborah Dearing Khayat hoods. Told through the multi- Nashville is called the Athens reads from and signs Gathered ple points of view of Vivi of the South and Music City Blooms (Westview Publishing, Abbott Walker, Siddalee, and USA, Thompson transports us $21.95) at Davis-Kidd Baylor, this novel reveals how to a time when Nashville was a Booksellers on Thursday, the Ya-Yas were in love and at burgeoning city, full of hopeful March 31 at 6:00 p.m. war with convention. Through young stars and the elegant Reverting to an age when crises of faith and hilarious Southern aristocracy. He romantic love was cherished lapses of parenting skills, reminds us of when Hillsboro and esteemed, Khayat brings brushes with alcoholism and High School burned down, of to life the emotions of love glimpses of the dark reality of what big bands played in through her collection of poet- racial bigotry, the Ya-Ya values Nashville, and of some of our Orthodontics ry. This collection is especially of unconditional loyalty, high favorite people who were not For Adults & Children affecting if first read in style, and Cajun sass shine famous by national standards, sequence. By beginning with through. but who still kept a special the expository “The Banquet” Filled with powerful place in our hearts. For anyone Mark Mappes D.D.S., M.S. and ending with the elegiac vignettes, Ya-Yas in Bloom who has grown up in Nashville “Do Not Weep,” the collection reminds readers of why they as well as anyone who has becomes a poetic chronicle of first fell in love with these recently made this city their Bellevue Baptist Medical Center burgeoning love that increases dynamic women. It tells the home, this book recaptures the 7640 Highway 70 South · Suite 105 in intensity, duration, and stories of when the sister- magic of the city’s early days reflection. friends first met, the first snow and makes us fall in love with it Conveniently located next to Bellevue Center Khayat includes along in the Deep Louisiana South, all over again. Nashville, Tennessee 37221 with her verses, evocative line while revealing hair-raising E. D. Thompson is also drawings that portray the family secrets. the author of Nashville mood, message, or metaphor of Davis-Kidd will have a Nostalgia. the poems. 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Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -- Page 11 Local Area Summer Camps Camp Davis welcomes kids for summer fun Everyone knows swim- gious background. Specialty related specialty camps include activities—sports, art, nature, and after care (3:30 to 6 p.m.) ming and summer go together. camps enable youngsters to Sailing; Horseback Riding; music and more—always are available. In addition, there But how about spending a week concentrate on an area of inter- Spirit and Movement; Wheels; includes swimming at the are family nights periodically learning video production? Or est, including a variety of Aqua Adventure; Surf and Turf; GJCC’s 50-meter outdoor pool, throughout the summer, with a getting together with other kids sports, while the traditional, Karate; Funky Dance; Scuba including swimming lessons picnic dinner for campers and to form a rock ‘n roll band? activity-filled day camp focuses Diving. Special interest camps and free swim time. The coun- their families and a fun pro- Sailing float your boat? Or on nature, swimming, sports, are Rock ‘n Roll Band; Video selor-in-training program for gram. lacrosse, horseback riding, music, and other tried-and-true Production; Cooking; Mad students entering grades 7 For complete information robotics and Mad Science? camp activities. This summer’s Science®; Day Trip; Young through 10 is also available about Camp Davis, go to These are just some of the 27 camp season begins June 6 and Artists; Robotics; Theater; . every week. www.nashvillejcc.org or call specialty camps offered, along ends Aug. 5. Camp Davis is Basic Adventure and Early care (7 to 8:30 a.m.) 356-7170. with a traditional day camp pro- based at the fully air condi- Expedition camps provide two gram, at Camp Davis, spon- tioned Gordon Jewish weeks of outdoor-based fun. In sored by the Gordon Jewish Community Center on a 52- addition to focusing on a spe- Community Center, 801 Percy acre wooded campus. cial interest, Camp Davis allots Warner Blvd. There are 27 one- and two- time for swimming every day. Registration for Camp week specialty camps for chil- Traditional day camp is Davis opens for non-members dren entering grades one to ten. offered week-by-week, begin- of the GJCC on Friday, April 1. Many focus on sports, with ning June 6, for nine weeks Camp Davis provides a fun- lacrosse a new addition this throughout the summer for chil- filled, exciting, and safe sum- year. Other sports offered are dren entering kindergarten mer for kindergartners through Flag Football/All Sports; through third grade, allowing young teens from throughout Extreme Sports; Soccer; Tennis many options for summer plan- Nashville, regardless of reli- and Sports Spectacular. Sports- ning. The wide variety of daily Chigger Ridge teaches equestrian skills Many summer camps offer serious horse camp designed to equestrians. kids “the experience of a life- advance each rider’s skill and Located just 12 minutes time.” At Chigger Ridge, not knowledge of horse, tack and from Bellevue Mall, Chigger only do campers engage in horsemanship from his or her Ridge Horse Camp boasts 67 exciting activities, enjoy new individual level. With less than shady acres with a waterfall friends and make lasting mem- 20 school-aged children accept- and trails. CChhiiggggeerr RRiiddggee ories, they also gain valuable ed for each five-day camp ses- Camp hours are Mon-Fri 8 Bed & Breakfast experience concerning the sion, individual attention is not a.m.-3 p.m. Campers may be importance of responsibility. just a goal, it’s a reality. dropped off as early as 7:30 Horseback Riding Academy Each Chigger Ridge Camp manager is long time a.m. Aftercare is available for Spring Break & Summer camper is assigned a horse and horse trainer, breeder and certi- an additional fee. For more Horse Camp taught to care for that horse. Up fied riding instructor Elizabeth information call the camp at z Ten 5-day Sessions to three English riding lessons a Quinn. All junior and senior 952-4354. z School-aged children may register for day are held. Chigger Ridge is a counselors are experienced one or all ten sessions z Monda-Friday, 8am-3pm z Discounts for early registration, multiple Camp Renaissance now enrolling sessions or siblings. z After care available for a small Summer fun is just around Actors Studio, music activities, Friday afternoons at the conclu- additional fee z Limited enrollment the corner and reservations for an interactive science show in sion of each camp week. The the sixth year of Camp the Faraday Science Theatre camp sessions end with a Consider bringing the whole family to Chigger Ridge Renaissance will begin filling and more. Parent’s Cookout at the while the kids are in Horse Camp! up soon. Camp Renaissance offers Adventure Camp site, allowing The unique experience of free bus transportation each parents to visit the camp and Camp Renaissance is slated for morning and afternoon from see what their campers have 1060 Hwy 70 - Pegram four one-week sessions this The Renaissance Center to the been doing as well as partici- (just 12 miles from the Bellevue Mall) year and many campers are adventure campsite. Bus trans- pate in an awards ceremony. already making sure they will portation also can be available To learn more about Camp Call Jane Crisp for more information get to be part of the fun. to a variety of sites outside Renaissance, call (615) 740- 952-4354 Camp sessions for 2005 are Dickson County for a minimal 5533 or visit the camp’s Web June 13-17, June 20-24, June fee with a minimum of 25 site at camp.rcenter.org. A pre- 27-July 1 and July 11-15. Camp campers. Other potential bus registration form is available on Renaissance is a daycamp for stops include Bellevue, the Web site to reserve space in campers ages 6-14. The fee is Kingston Springs, McEwen / a camp session. Camp slots are $145 per child per week and the Waverly, East Hickman and limited in each session and are registration deadline is June 3. Cunningham / Clarksville. offered on a first-come, first- Campers registering after June There is no bus service on served basis. 3, if any spaces are available, will pay a $10 late registration 5TH UR 7 O ER fee. SUMM CAMP DAVIS The Adventure Camp site is Gordon Jewish Community Center Day Camp located at the former Ruskin Cave resort property in north- Traditional activity-filled daycamp every week for 9 weeks Specialty camps: rock ‘n roll band, sailing, scuba, nature safari, western Dickson County. The ® site includes a 50-foot climbing video production, Mad Science , art, theater, spirit & movement, horseback riding, overnight adventure & more and rappelling tower, a 400- Plus sports camps: lacrosse, flag football, soccer, tennis & more foot zipline, the largest swim- Camps for kindergarten through teen CIT’s. ming pool in the county, a Air conditioned building; woods/fields; 50 meter outdoor pool. riflery range, an archery range, Early and extended care available. a skeet range, fishing pond, BROCHURE ONLINE: WWW.NASHVILLEJCC.ORG sand volleyball court, basket- FOR INFORMATION, CALL 356-7170 ball court, arts and crafts pavil- ion, beautiful Yellow Creek, GORDON 801 PERCY low-ropes course and five JEWISH WARNER BLVD. caves, including beautiful COMMUNITY NASHVILLE, Jewel Cave. CENTER TN As part of the camp week, 37205 campers visit The Renaissance You don’t Center where they get to enjoy have to be planetarium and laser music Jewish to shows in the CyberSphere love the Digital Theatre, a live theatre GJCC! production from the Young

Page 12 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Featuring articles: * By kids and teens * About kids and teens * Youth athletics * School activities Kids View * Lots more! Westview Newspaper Your Community NEWS Paper with Kids In Mind Harpeth High Winter Drumline wins 1st at WGI Regionals The Harpeth High School Independence High School in petitions thus far, having won and if you have had the oppor- win. They will also compete Winter Drumline, under the Franklin this past weekend first place in both. tunity to see this amazing in Clarksville on March the direction of Rob Corley and bringing home yet another This is the first year group perform, you know how 19th, Chattanooga on April Rebecca Tatarsky, participated first place trophy. The drum- Harpeth High has attempted to incredibly talented they are. 2nd and have high hopes of at the WGI Regionals at line has competed in two com- compete in a winter drumline Their performance of the the- attending the World atrical and musical production Championship in Dayton, from the 1995 movie Ohio on April 14-15. “Waterworld” is astounding. Congratulations to all The drumline’s next com- drumline members and good petition is Saturday, March the luck in your future competi- 12th in Kennesaw, Georgia as tions as you continue to make they prepare and set their your school, your community sights for another first place and your parents proud. Keep REGISTER TO WIN YOUR PROM DRESS FREE AT DILLARD’S BELLEVUE Shop Dillard’s Bellevue today for your prom dress where young ladies can register to win their prom dress purchase March 6 through 12. The drawing will be held Sunday, March 13. Contestants must not be present to win just present a valid receipt of their regular priced prom dress purchase. The winners will be contacted by phone. Dillard’s Bellevue is also offering a $20 gift card with every regular priced Prom Dress purchase of $100 or more from March 6 though 12. “These gift cards allow young ladies to purchase accessories needed on this special night,” said Christy Gray of Dillard’s. About Our Schools Egg hunts, the Easter Bunny and By Marsha Warden Metro Board of Education, District 9 children’s entertainers at Cheekwood [email protected] Egg hunts on Swan Lawn, ful times of the year,” said Ms. let. 646-00741 a visit by the Easter bunny, and Grissim. Admission prices for adults Capital Improvement Budget for Hillwood Area Schools top children’s entertainers will Among Spring Art Hop and children: regular gate highlight this year’s Spring Art performers will be Urban admission. Children under Many of you now are aware that Bellevue is in line for a new Hop at Cheekwood Botanical Safari, the magician who uses three, free. Call 353-9827 for elementary school in the proposed Capital Budget for the 2005 Garden & Museum of Art animals, such as bugs and more information. school year. MNPS is required to submit a six year Capital Budget March 26. snakes, in his bag of magic Cheekwood Botanical to the Planning Commission annually. The decision for capital Cheekwood’s Spring Art tricks. Mad Science plans two Garden & Museum of Art is improvements is based on many factors. Growth in the area is one Hop, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 40-minute shows on how to located at 1200 Forrest Park factor. Also critically evaluated is the combined condition/suitabil- p.m., celebrates the return of make rubber bouncy balls, Drive in Nashville, 8 miles ity score of the building. This simply means how old is the school, spring, and is one of the slime of different colors, and southwest of downtown how is it holding up with needed repairs, and how many students region’s most popular family cotton candy. Nashville. Open Tuesday – use the school. holiday events. Among the day-long Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Several Hillwood area schools are in line for proposed capital “This is such a truly won- events and activities will a pro- and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. improvements in the six year budget for the 2005-2011 improve- derful family day. We hope gram by members of the For further information call ment cycle. Brookemeade Elementary, Charlotte Park Elementary everyone will come celebrate Nashville Ballet, whose out- 615-356-8000 or visit and Westmeade are on tap for improvements: spring and enjoy Cheekwood reach program will teach www.cheekwood.org. during one of the most beauti- youngsters about the art of bal- Brookemeade Improvements fiscal year (4) 2008-2009 Charlotte Park Improvements fiscal year (6) 2010-2011 Westmeade Improvements fiscal year (6) 2010-2011 Light Up Pegram with all day fun for all Hillwood High School is also in line for capital improvements: Time is running out to get more! Tickets for “All Day Amber and Phillip, I’m sure Hillwood Improvements fiscal year (4) 2008-2009 your tickets! On March 12, at Play” (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.) will be you know there songs - “He Harpeth High School, South available at a special price at Gets That From Me”, and “I’m All of you are aware of the increasing fuel costs. This cost Cheatham Little League will be the door. You can also choose to A Survivor,” recorded by Reba along with increased steel costs have dramatically increased build- holding a fundraising event, “Pay as They Play.” McEntire; “I’m Moving On,” ing and renovation costs for our schools. A ten percent price “Light Up Pegram”, in order to At 7 p.m., let the entertain- by Rascal Flatts; as well a a increase has been added to renovation projects to reflect the sig- upgrade the lighting on Field # ment begin! Two area multitude of songs recorded by nificant cost increases. Currently the cost for a new elementary 2 of the Pegram ballpark. singer/songwriters will start an such greats as Blackhawk, school housing 500 students will be $6,676,000. The cost for a Tickets for a delicious evening of musical entertain- Tanya Tucker, Gary Allan, high school with a capacity for 2000 students will be $37,627,000. spaghetti dinner with all the ment which will be the topic of Chris LeDoux, George Strait, Our students, teachers, principals, and our community deserve trimings are $10 for adults and discussion for weeks to come. Blake Shelton, and Kenny well maintained schools without numerous portables or leaking $6 for children 6 and under. These amazing performances Rogers. roofs. The Metro Board of Education will continue to support Dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a group in Free childcare will be needed capital improvements for our kids and our community. continue until 8 p.m. During such hot demand we feel lucky available beginning at 7 p.m. that time you can also browse to book them - you know I’m This will include an age appro- Upcoming School Related Meetings through the silent auction items talking about CORDLESS! priate movie and popcorn. and plan your bidding strategy! Finally, to finish up the Dinner tickets are available Bellevue Middle PTO March 8 @ 6:00 p.m. Beginning at 3 p.m. there evening, Amber and Phillip at AmSouth Bank in both Hillwood High PTSO March 10 @ 6:30 p.m. will be games available for the White have graciously agreed Pegram and Kingston Springs. Parent Advisory Council March 17 @ 6:30 p.m. children which will include a to take time from their busy Games and entertainment tick- Public Hearing on the budget March 29 @ 5:00 p.m. Velcro wall, a bouncy/boxing schedules to come be with us. ets will be available at the door. (Metro School Board) room, a 50’ obstacle course and If you are not familiar with Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -- Page 13 Senator Henry reads to kids at Gower H o m e s c h o o l H a p p e n i n g s State Senator Douglas Henry came to Gower Elementary School on Friday, March 4 as part of 1st Grade News National Read Me Week. by Sarah Morris The senator read “If I Ran Greetings Everyone, The Zoo” and then donat- On Monday we started our day with the pledge and prayer. ed the book to the school. Then we had show and tell. Then we had science we learned about The children and teachers crystals. They were really cool and sparkely. My teacher read were thrilled to have some more of Charollets Web. We are learning about dinosaures Senator Henry and hope we watched a video about dinosaures and our teacher is teaching he will come back again us a song about them. Then we ate lunch. Monday was pizza day. In music class we played a game with cards the teacher read the next year. card and if we picked the right note we got to go to first base. On Monday we also learned about capitolization. I learned that the months of the year need to be capitolized. BMS 3rd Grade News 6th Harpeth Valley by Morgan Wilkerson Grade News Hi it’s Morgan writing again! Today in geography we learned Elementary News about Indiana. After that we had art. We made little cartoons. They By Jake Simons were cool! We learned how we should respect the flag. That is very by Chandelor Simon important. HURRAY! It’s pizza day! I think that’s everybody’s A terrible thing happened favorite part of the day. Then we all had fun in P.E. stretching and to one of the 6th grade stu- running. Spanish and music were next. We played games that were dents. I didn’t ask him or his fun. In math we did three papers. Those papers were Show What parents if I could talk about it, You Know, Stretch Your Number Sense, and Know Your Numbers. so I’m not going to give any Well I guess that’s it. Bye details it in this week’s paper, but please pray for him and his family. 4th Grade News We had a test in Pre- by Haley Butler Algebra and are going to have a test in Science this week. We turned in our power points in Hi People!! :) Monday was cool. In creative writing we got Language. Now, on our latest our spelling test back. It wasn’t a usual test it was over words that project where we had to turn in are most commonly misspelled. Do you think you could have got- a slide show, we were required ten them all right? They were: straight, sugar, their, typical, too, to have at least two slides with truly, pumpkin, whether, women and vacuum. I only missed one out of then, I was so happy. After the test we had to write sen- music. Hannah and I put all of tences using the words. We then had to write opposite words that our slide to music, as did most go together such as summer and winter. See how many pairs of of the class. Ironically when words you can come up with that are antonyms or opposites. I they showed our slides, only came up with 38 pairs. We then had to pretend we were an animal. have of them showed up. We had to choose which kind and list six things that would be Our fundraising basket important to us as that animal. I chose a monkey and my six things sales went very well. Mrs. were: cute, swing, climb trees, eat bananas and a long tail. Our Lynden’s 6th grade homeroom next class was “Bud Not Buddy” Bud went to his Dad’s house and class got 3rd place in most he slept in a room that used to be a girls room but the girl wasn’t sales. there anymore. We haven’t gotten to the part where they tell us who the room belonged to. I think it was his Mama’s room and the This year our school has been visited by the “Bookaneer”. person he thought was his Dad was his grandson. In PE we did Coloring push ups and crunches. We had a contest to see who had the best The Bookaneer is a Pirate who teaches us to “get our hooks push up, I came in second place. It was then time for lunch and it contest at into books”, and encourages us to read. The Bookaneer has a was PIZZA DAY!!! We were stuffed after lunch (I had only one program where we can win pirate treasures including t-shirts, slice though). After lunch in art we made cool flip books. Mine is Bellevue seashells and coins for getting AR Points. The Bookaneer vis- a heart turning into an angel and floats up to the sky. Next was Center its each classroom and reads exciting stories to us. He has a Spanish and we had a test, I hope I made a good grade. I hope I loud voice, makes very unusual sounds, and has a funny When visiting Peter did well in music we had an oral quiz on who was a really famous accent. He makes the stories come alive! He was in our school Rabbit at Bellevue Center, dude in the baroque period (after mid-evil times but before classi- last Friday and will come back this week. each child will receive a col- cal times) Who was dead and burried and they lost him and found I was able to catch up with him and ask him some ques- oring sheet and crayons com- him 100 yeas later. In science our last year teacher, Mrs. Powell tions. came to our class to show us some of her rock collection. She is pliments of Star 97 to enter Jake: “How did you become a Pirate?” moving to an apartment and is getting rid of some of her collec- the coloring contest. Bookaneer: “ARGH! You can read the story of how I tion so she wanted to show a little bit of it to us. The rocks were All drawings will be on diffrent types. She had one really cool rock that looks like the display in Bellevue Center became a Pirate in the Harpeth Valley School Library, just see shape of Tennesse! It was really cool. Mrs. Powell might come March 12 through the 26. The Mrs. Johnson and she will help you check it out.” next week too! Thanks Mrs. Powell!!That was our fourth grade winner will receive tickets to Jake: “When did you learn how to read?” day the Nashville Zoo. Peter Bookaneer: “I learned to read as a young cabin boy from a Rabbit himself will choose the Pirate Captain. He told me books can take you places beyond winner on March 26. the seven seas. YAR!” 5th & 6th Grade Visit Peter Rabbit’s Jake: “What is your favorite kind of book?” by Andrew Morris Monday through Saturday Bookaneer: “Pirate tales, ARGH!” 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Jake: “Where is your favorite place to eat?” Bookaneer: “When I’m on land, I like…ARGH-bee’s!” How is everyone doing?I nstead of P.E. we watched the high Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 with schoolers disect crawdads. It was cool. In science class we learned a break from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 Jake: “Is there anything you would like my readers to about the skeletal system. In history we are studying World War p.m. everyday until March 26. know about you?” 1.The first part of the war started in 1914 we did not get involved Bellevue Center is located Bookaneer: “YAR! I love books and boys and girls who in the war until 1917 the war ended in 1918.In english we wrote just off Interstate 40 at exit read them. I love treasure and sailing the seas but most of all I concrete poems. A concrete poem is a poem written around an 196. The mall features anchor love to read stories to children.” object or inside of an object. An example, the poem would be writ- The Bookaneer seems very familiar to me. It seems like I ten around the outside of a picture of a rose or inside the picture stores Dillard’s, Hecht’s and of a rose. Art was fun we got to make an acrycle painting. Have a Sears and more than 90 stores have known him all my life. I’m glad he comes to our school most excellent week. and merchants. and reads to us.

Page 14 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper CPA Lions win 2005 Region Gower Elementary holds 3rd annual Songwriter’s Night 5-A Championship Gower Elementary School reviews and their songs have Music Department will host its been featured on MTV’s “The 3rd Annual Songwriters night Real World” and “Road Rules” with a coffeehouse style dinner as well as the Disney Channel and dessert on Friday, March motion picture “Horse Sense.” 11th, 6:00pm at 650 Old Apocalyptic Cowboys has Hickory Boulevard in played in local Nashville ven- Bellevue. This year’s perform- ues and recently debuted at The ances include Les Kerr, Pete Trap opening for Six Wire and Wasner, Apocalyptic Cowboys, Jeffery Steele. The Luxury Liners and Rich This event is open to the Creamy Paint. Dinner will be public. Admission cost for din- provided by Jim and Nick’s ner and show: $12 adult, $8 Bar-B-Q and dessert and coffee child, $40 family special will be supplied by parents and (includes 2 Adults + children). teachers. This event serves as Admission cost for show only: the Music Department’s only $6 adult, $4 per, children under fundraiser for the year. This 5 FREE. All proceeds will go year’s goal is to raise funds for to the music department. risers for the chorus. Les Kerr is a songwriter, recording artist and performer Doggie Daycare who brings blues, New Orleans Indoor/Outdoor Group Play music, Zydeco, rock and blue- Great For: grass together to create his • puppies “Hillbilly Blues Caribbean · socialization Rock & Roll.” Pete Wasner · long hours at the office Christ Presbyterian Academy defeats Ezell Harding 64-60 to win the 2005 has written hit songs for Garth Brooks, Hal Ketchum and Region 5-A championship. CPA hosts Wayne County in the sweet sixteen Vince Gill. He is currently on round of the state tournament Monday night 3/7. The winner will go to MTSU tour with Vince Gill. The to compete in the final 8 team 1-A State Championship March 16-19, 2005. Luxury Liners’ blend of sunny We sell guitar crunch and drop-dead Solid Gold gorgeous melody compares to A roadmap to an underwater world legendary power poppers and Bathing & Grooming Also Available! modern-day alt-rock heroes. 264 Hicks Road By Ken Cook easily overlook. Fish are affect- water temperature, times of the Rich Creamy Paint released My goal as a professional ed by underwater structure such year and a fish¹s life cycle all their first album in 1999 to rave 673-0555 angler has always been helping as trees, weeds, rocks, and play an important role in identi- others enjoy the sport of fishing drop-offs, current, sunlight and fying the best underwater loca- so that we can be stronger in wind. 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Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -- Page 15 Westview Entertainment Les Kerr & The Bayou Band bring “Irish Bayou” to Jimmy Kelly’s Les Kerr & The Bayou usual fare. ple of Irish decent. Kerr said Kerr has recorded four Band will perform on St. “I’ve the Irish influence is felt CDs, including Red Blues, a Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2005, always throughout the whole Gulf thirteen song disc that contains at Jimmy Kelly’s Restaurant, enjoyed Irish Coast and St. Patrick’s Day is the original Southerners and 217 Louise Ave., beginning at music and celebrated throughout the Irishmen. The songwriter drew 6:00 p.m. There is no cover there is a region. comparisons of people from charge for the event. large Irish Before beginning what has Ireland and from the Southern The 2005 appearance will population become an annual appearance United States with such lines as mark the tenth time Kerr and along the on St. Patrick’s Day at Jimmy “Southerners and Irishmen his group have played St. Gulf Coast Kelly’s, Kerr performed con- always long for home; no mat- Patrick’s Day at Jimmy Kelly’s, where I grew certs on the date in several ter how far they’re away or how although the day has been cele- up,” Kerr cities including Memphis, long they’ve been gone.” The brated at the establishment for said. “I start- Shreveport, Louisiana, song will appear, as usual, on decades. A large tent will be set ed playing St. Fairhope, Alabama and Mobile. the St. Patrick’s Day set list. up on the restaurant’s front Rock & Roll” because of the Patrick’s Day in Mobile, patio to give the band room to variety of music influencing his Alabama in 1983 and it’s one of set up and patrons plenty of style. Each year on St. Patrick’s my favorite holidays.” Regal Bellevue 12 Cinemas space to mingle and enjoy the Day, Irish music is thrown into Just outside of New 3/4 to 3/10 evening. the mix, adding to the New Orleans is a community called The Pacifier PG 1:05 4:05 7:05 9:35 Kerr refers to his music as Orleans- and blues-influenced Irish Bayou and the Crescent The Pacifier PG 1:35 4:35 7:35 10:05 “Hillbilly Blues Caribbean tunes that make up the group’s City itself is home to many peo- Man of the House PG13 1:25 4:20 7:20 10:00 Merchant of Venice R 12:55 3:55 6:55 9:50 And Les will do a “Fresh from the Gulf Son of the Mask PG 1:15 4:05 7:10 The Phantom of Songwriters Concert” at Bluebird Café the Opera PG13 12:55 3:40 6:50 9:40 Songwriter Les Kerr formed with Kerr periodi- Being Julia R 1:35 4:25 7:30 10:00 will host another “Fresh cally since 1980. The two Boogeyman PG13 9:30 From the Gulf met when they both lived The Wedding Date PG13 1:15 4:15 7:20 9:40 Songwriters Concert” in Mobile and have Hide and Seek R 7:00 9:30 Friday, March 18, 2005, appeared together at ven- at the Bluebird Café, ues in Alabama, Florida, Million Dollar Baby PG13 1:00 3:45 6:55 9:45 4104 Hillsboro Road, Mississippi, New Orleans Sideways R 1:20 4:10 7:25 10:05 beginning at 6:30 p.m. and Nashville. McCann Racing Stripes PG 1:05 4:00 The concert will include is a member of the blue- Finding Neverland PG 1:30 3:55 7:15 9:45 performances by Kerr grass group Lock, Stock and Gulf Coast song- & Barrel and wrote the writers Kim Carson, Ray title song of the band’s Farnell, Stephen Lee 2004 CD, Rollin’ Down Veal, and Danny Highway 59. Find McCann. There is no Veal lives in This is cover charge for the Mobile County on the Wally! show and reservations west side of Mobile Bay. Do Not Confuse with can be obtained by call- Jazz & Heritage Festival, the The songwriter has fre- Wally any other ing 615-383-1461. French Quarter Festival and quently appeared in Nashville rooster! Originally from the other events. and comes to Music City peri- The Westview Rooster Mississippi Gulf Coast, Kerr Farnell, McCann and odically to perform and record. began inviting songwriters Veal all live in the Mobile Bay He has co-written songs with and from the region to join him at area near the Alabama Gulf Nashville writers Jimbeau the Bluebird Café in 2001 for Coast. Farnell is a two-time Hinson, Ace Ford and Kerr. the Fresh from the Gulf events. winner of the Hank Williams Lookin’ South, Veal’s first CD, WIN Carson is from New Orleans Festival Songwriting Contest was released in 2003. and performs in the Crescent held annually in Georgiana, Songwriter Tammy City frequently and tours the Alabama, one of Williams’ Vice, a Mobile native now FREE MOVIE TICKETS Gulf Coast and Europe singing residing in Hendersonville, will early home towns. Both Play the “Where’s Wally” her original songs. She has Farnell and McCann live on the also sit in and perform a song. recorded several CDs, includ- Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in All of the songwriters contest and win 2 movie passes to Bellevue’s ing Calle de Orleans and has Daphne, Alabama. McCann, an have appeared in previous Regal 12 Cinema. Each week “Wally” is hidden appeared at the New Orleans excellent Dobro player, has per- Fresh from the Gulf concerts. somewhere in an ad in the paper. When you find him, send his position to the Westview office on “A Nashville Song” to feature the attached coupon. A drawing is held each top Nashville songwriters Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. Continuing the long tradi- drives and motivates them in Rivers Rutherford wrote # 1 You can fax or mail your entry to: tion of acclaimed songwriter their work. hits for Brooks & Dunn and sessions held around the city The event begins at 7:00 Montgomery Gentry; Allen WALLY THE ROOSTER This week’s winner each year, four of Nashville’s p.m. and will be held in the Shamblin who had # 1 hits for top country writers will share middle school gym at Christ Bonnie Raitt and Randy Travis P.O. Box 210183 Linda Fulton their stories and hit songs at Presbyterian Academy, located and Neil Thrasher, who had # 1 Nashville, TN 37221 Location: Christ Presbyterian Church on at 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, 1 hits for Kenny Chesney or fax to 662-0946 Terry’s Service Center Friday, March 11. mile west of Hillsboro Rd. It is (CMA’s current Artist of the The evening will feature open to the public and there is Year). I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! famous radio hits as well as no admission charge. The event is part of the Name: other album cuts that each has Featured in “A Nashville “Nashville Nights” series. For Address: City: contributed to the musical land- Song” will be Tom Douglas - more information, call Christ scape in the last decade. In among many others, he has Presbyterian Church at 615- Zip: Phone: addition, each will discuss his written # 1 songs for Tim 373-2311. Wally’s location faith and how that belief both McGraw and Collin Raye; Page 18 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2005 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpaper Westview Business Services

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SALES PERSON NEEDED - F o r R e n t / L e a s e F o r S a l e Sundowner Trailer Centers in Kingston Springs, TN is currently RIVERFRONT MODULAR HOME off ASHLEY GREEN CONDO FOR looking for a new salesperson. We River Road, 1500sq.ft., 3BR, 2BA, SALE - in Bellevue, 2BR, 2BA, *MISSING DOG IN sell Sundowner horse trailers, spe- great room with fireplace, new appli- LR/DR combination, 1380sq.ft., eat- LIVE-IN NEEDED cializing in living quartes. We have ances, WD hookups. Incredible view! in kitchen, fireplace, attached garage, BELLEVUE AREA* been wmong the top 5 dealers in the TO ASSIST ELDERLY $750/mo., $200 deposit. Call 479- floored attic, NO stairs! FSBO offered “Puddles.” about 15 pounds. Border nation for the last 7 years. Job 1424. at $172,900. Call anytime! 662-8707. Terrier mix (black, brown, and white, WESTMEADE WOMAN requirements include: sales exeri- Must assume full caregiver white on chin and belly, light brown ence. neat appearance, outgoing per- legs). No collar when she was lost . soanlity, and willingness to work responsibilities & domestic Check Out Our Welcome Home Missing since January 3rd. There is a weekends. Knowldege of horses chores. $35K annually. Real Estate Section on pg. 20! $200.00 dollar reward no questions would be a benefit, but is not Experience & references asked. We just want her back! She required. Please fax resume to 952- required!E Call 668-9119 and belongs to 3 young children, who 4997 or call for an inerview at 952- please leave message. FOR AD PLACEMENT, Call Andrea at 615-6646-66131 miss her terribly! Please contact me 9199. or email her at [email protected] if you see her or can hold on to her. Call Gabe @ 207-22447 / M i s c . S e r v i c e s 662-44799 *Feedback has put her in SPECIAL ADVERTISING RATES THROUGH MARCH 11th! SEWING MACHINES and Vacuum this area* Please keep a lookout! Cleaners Repaired in your home - FENCE Written guarantee, All makes. Service BUILDER Cleaning calls: $2.95. 367-0972. tfn Replacing & removing patio fences & debris from the premises. Also offer- Misc. Services DRIVEWAY GRADING: $45/hr, 2 ing fence staining. hour minimum; Dozer work: $50/hr, 4 Call Robert Ammonette HE AIN UTTER LEANER hour minimum. Rock, gravel, topsoil, at 646-5068. T R G C Resident of River Plantation for over 14 years! • Gutters Cleaned sand, etc. delivered. Call for prices. • Drain Spouts Cleaned Call Ken, cell 390-2049 or 952-9049. • Try My New Air Cleaning System tfn FOR POWERWASHING or to have • FREE ESTIMATES something hauled off, Call Howie at HOHOTT PRESSUREPRESSURE WWASHASH Michael Tabb QUALITY PAINTING & 799-5799 4025 Murphy Rd. Nashville, TN 37209 Clean & Seal Voice Mail: 365-0959 Cell: 415-8234 HARDWOODS - Interior/Exterior, Sanding/Refinishing. Handyman “THE BEST IN OUTDOOR WOOD- DECKS, PATIOS, & DRIVEWAYS WORKS!” Decks, sunrooms, arbors, Need an Electrician? Services available. Call for Winter STEVE ARMISTEAD Specials! 424-2140 or visit www.hills- fences and more! 25 years experi- Loftis Electric boropainting.com ence. Family enterprise. Fully Free Estimates & Home Improvements 3/23 licensed. Insured. Call Steve at 352- Licensed•Bonded•Insured Quick Response, Electrical Repairs 1485. Licensed & Insured 377-11976 646-1228

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Toss away your cares. Enjoy carefree living in this handsome townhome. Big kitchen overlooks patio, SouthernSouthern WWayay RealtyRealty && AuctionAuction 3BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 Carport $169,500 Public Auction Call Me! SaturdaySaturday,, MarchMarch 12,12, 20052005 Jane Smith 371-00185 ext. 248 11:00am11:00am 14231423 PrimmPrimm RoadRoad AshlandAshland CityCity,, TNTN 615.460.1178 o 615.364.2254 c 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home 615.460.3872 f 2010 Sweetbriar Avenue on 19.29 acres, built in 1984, Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Mike Machak Managing Partner [email protected] 1680 sq. ft. of living space, www.yourmortgageteam.us plus basement.

Trust First & Foremost in Also, assorted personal property: Buying/Selling Your Home! 2003 Rokon ATV, Bushhog, mowers, trailers, Nancy alumacraft and more! Hutcherson Broker, GRI, CRS, ABR 26 years experience! 463-33333 10% buyers premiums 615-210-3001 lipmanrealty.com Southern Way Realty & Auction The Cloister 438 Siena Dr. Firm License #4757 55+ community 2BR, 2BA 2092 Fairview Blvd., Ste. 103, Fairview, TN 37062 Open House $135,000 mls#631426 Sunday, March 13 Shirley Colley 373-88151 (615) 799-9799

Westview NEWSpaper www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -- Page 19 Lipscomb holds 42nd Singarama Lipscomb University pres- public. Tickets are $10. To pur- ance wins the “Sweepstakes” ents its 42nd annual presenta- chase tickets or for more infor- award. tion of Singarama March 10-12 mation call the Lipscomb “It is impossible to meas- in Collins Alumni Auditorium, University Campus Life Office ure on an individual basis the located at 3901 Granny White at 279-6057 or 800-333-4358, sense of accomplishment, the Pike, Nashville. ext. 6057. enjoyment, the friendships, and The theme for this year is Singarama is a variety the willingness to give some- “That’s So Cliché.” Student show directed, performed and thing of value to the university groups will carry out the theme hosted by students and is com- that can be attributed to in three segments of the show: prised of three groups. During Singarama,” Gamble said. “It “Absence Makes the Heart the performances, groups are has, over time, been our most Grow Fonder,” “When in Rome judged in various categories popular student activity.” Do as Romans Do,” and “When including theme, music, chore- Since its debut in 1964, Life Gives You Lemons Make ography and costumes. The more than 14,000 students have Lemonade.” group with the most points after participated in Singarama. Singarama is open to the the Saturday evening perform- This section is specifically designed for the real estate marketplace. • Agents IntroducingIntroducing ...... • For Sale By Owner • Rental Properties • Mortage Companies • Construction • Inspectors For special rates or more information call 646-6131

DUPLEX FOR RENT in Bellevue 2BR, 1BA, basement with laundry & utility room. Great space for sudio. Deck. Available immediately. $750/mo. 646-2271

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Priced at Collins Crest 280"s & Up Located near Collins Rd & Hwy 100 STOP PAYING RENT! 100% Financing, 0% Down All Credit Accepted For More Information on these Communities Visit JOHN CALVO www.AvalonBuildersInc.com 385-4165 474-9361 www.johnacalvo.com Or Call The Bill Haggard Team Your Neighborhood Specialist 809 Morrow Road

mls#633513 2BR, 1BA, 660 sq.ft. $72,500 Franklin Mitchell ERA PACESETTERS 474-7724

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