Sir Pizza's Barry Abrams Loses Life in Icy Road Auto Accident New

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 WIN FREE Vol. 32 No. 10 MOVIE TICKETS See the Where’s Wally ad for details on how to win FREE Movie Passes to Bellevue Regal 12! Sir Pizza’s Barry Abrams Loses Life in Icy Road Auto Accident Barry Abrams, who has a that Abram was driving his got out of his SUV to check on However, there was a Memorial longtime connection to Ford Explorer on I-40 when the the driver of the van when his Service Saturday, March 8th at See the special Bellevue through his Sir Pizza driver of a westbound Toyota SUV was struck by the driver of Ascension Lutheran Church. restaurants, was killed in a minivan lost control of her a Dodge pickup causing Barry Abram’s daughter, Camp Section three-vehicle collision on I-40 vehicle on the icy roadway. Abram’s death. Lisa, owns the Sir Pizza in the in this week’s paper on Tuesday, February 26. A pre- Abram’s SUV struck the pas- Abram was taken back to Bellevue West Shopping liminary investigation shows senger side of the minivan. He Michigan for funeral and burial. Center. New Restaurants In The Bellevue Area Several new restaurants is now open in the Nashville sparkling water glasses. The either have opened or are West Shopping Center and oth- ambiance is so comfortable that almost ready to open in the ers will be coming. either nice jeans or suits would Bellevue area. In the downtown Bellevue be appropriate attire. One hotspot for new restau- area, a new restaurant recently That particular night we rants is the Highway 100 area opened called Lemongrass. were having guests over to where Wildwood opened a few This week we have a review of watch the UT-Memphis basket- months ago, as did Kyoto the restaurant that took the for- ball game, so we decided to Japanese Restaurant. City mer Grand China location. order takeout. After perusing Limits is working on opening For those who wanted more their extensive menu of both three new restaurants in the restaurant choices, don’t bink, Japanese and Thai fares, we same strip. there are more opening every called in our order. Amazingly The Red Robin Restaurant day. they said our order would be ready in 15 minutes. Move Over Bellevue For appetizers we ordered Annual Egg Curry Puffs and Coco Shrimp. Fast Food and The Coco Shrimp was every- Hunt at Red Chain Restaurants! one’s favorite. The large shrimp were cooked to perfection, not By Belinda Davis Catanach dried out as is so often the case, Caboose My husband and I just and the tempura batter was moved back to Bellevue from sweet, crisp, and totally non- Greenville, South Carolina. I greasy. The Curry Puffs sound- Park noticed recently that the name ed intriguing as the menu listed The Annual Free plaques for the China Buffet the ingredients as ground chick- Restaurant were removed only Community-Wide Egg Hunt en, sweet potato, onions, and to leave shadows of their mar- for pre-school through sixth curry powder wrapped in spring ents. Both appetizers were with pork. You may choose que on the wall. For weeks I roll skin and served with grade kids will be held at Red well-portioned, and both were pork, beef, or chicken for wondered what would occupy cucumber sauce; however, they Caboose Park on Saturday, priced $6.95. $10.95, or shrimp or scallops that space. Now I know, and were disappointing. They were As an entree, I chose the for $12.95. (Note: There are March 22nd from 11:00 a.m. you should too. rather bland, and I couldn’t Green Curry with chicken, and four different curries with to 1:00 p.m. When I saw the new taste any of the listed ingredi- my husband chose Green Curry (Continued on page 27) Egg Hunt Times:11:15 - makeshift signs for the Toddlers to Age 3; 11:30 - 4 Lemongrass Sushi and Thai & 5 Year Olds; 11:45 - Restaurant, I was excited. Kindergarten through 2nd Coincidentally, one of our favorite restaurants in Graders; 12:00 - 3rd through Greenville was Lemongrass 6th Graders. Thai on Main Street, so when I This Free Event includes: read the sign, I could not wait to Face Painting, Washable see what they had to offer. Tattoos, Games, Snacks, I stopped by on Saturday Prizes, and Thousands of before opening hours to look at Eggs! their menu, but it was not post- Register to win a Gift ed outside, so we went back that Card! afternoon when they opened. There is no charge for There is definitely nothing makeshift inside the restaurant. any of the activities or The interior layout is designed snacks. The Egg Hunt is so that the dining area is sepa- sponsored by Bellevue rated but still allows a spacious Baptist Church. For more feel. The restaurant is attractive information, call: 646-2711 with white table cloths and Inches-A-Weigh Grand Opening

Antonio Romero, owner of Inches-A-Weigh cuts the ribbon at the new location in the Shops in the Harpeth Mall, 8060 Highway 100. He invites everyone to come by the new location and check out what they have to offer. For more information, call 662-5222. Red Cross to Host March 16th Blood Drive at Bellevue United Methodist Church

The Red Cross Blood Services will host a blood drive on Sunday, March 16th, from 11:30-3:30 at Bellevue United Methodist Church. The church is located at 7501 Old Harding Pike across from the Masonic Lodge. Interested donors can call the church office at 646.4146 ahead of time to register. Donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh 110 pounds. There is no upper age limit. Please bring photo ID or your donor card. Volunteer greeters are also needed.

Levis Jeans at FUSSELL’S SHOP DOWNTOWN DICKSON

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Volunteers go to a school at 10 a.m. to play cards, board There are Creative Projects, Bellevue-North meets at 10:00 one day a week and spend 30 games and socialize. This is a group meetings Games, Recreation, Reading & a.m. first Thursday of the minutes each with 3 to 4 stu- free group and everyone is Writing for children 2-5 Years, Month at the Western Hills CARING FOR THE dents who are struggling with invited. Siblings encouraged to attend. Chruch of Christ (Charlotte reading. Please call Carolyn CAREGIVER--an ongoing RSVP to Samantha Kirchner, Pike near Sawyer Brown Road) Warnick at 615-948-3102 or support group open to anyone Coordinating Parent, 615-646- at 10:00 Contact Barbara caring for an elderly relative or email [email protected] for Harpeth View 0960. more details. Toastmasters O'Hara at 352-6335 or spouse.. Meets alternate [email protected] Monday evenings from 5:00 Bellevue for more information. Free. The p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jewish West Nashville “A Friendly Place to Meet and MOMS (Moms offering Moms Family Service at the Gordon Exchange Club Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth Support) Club was designed Jewish Community Center. No Civitan Club View Toastmasters describe specifically to help at-home charge. Please contact Teri The Bellevue Exchange Club their club meetings. You too, mothers overcome the chal- Sogol at 354-1662 to register. meets on Tuesday mornings at West Nashville Civitan can discover how fun and easy lenges of isolation, frustration 7:00 a.m. at Shoney’s in Club is a co-ed club that meets it is to build self-confidence and and boredom that accompany Bellevue. Guests are always at 6 p.m. every second and overcome your fear of public the joys of raising children. Courthouse welcome. Call Bob Allen at fourth Tuesday of the month at speaking; skills necessary in The MOMS Club of Quilters Guild in 218-4580 or Rod Frank at 354- the White Bridge Shoney's. today’s business world. Visitors Bellevue-South meets at 6464, Steve Smith at 476-4120, Normally an outside speaker are always welcome! Meetings 10:00am the first Thursday of White Bluff or Charlie Tygard at 243-3295 makes a presentation on the are held weekly on Saturday each month at the Bellevue for more information. fourth Tuesday. mornings at 7:30 a.m. on the United Methodist Church, 7501 Courthouse Quilters Guild second floor of St. George’s Old Harding Pike. Free. The meets the second Monday of Humphreys Co. New AA group in Episcopal Church on Harding MOMS (Moms offering Moms each month. Basic quilting Bellevue Road (park in spaces located Support) Club was designed classes are taught upon request, Historical Society between the church and Belle specifically to help at-home projects for the month start at A new AA group for 25 and Meade City Hall). For more mothers overcome the chal- 5:00 pm, business sessions Humphreys County younger is now being held at information call 654-4819. lenges of isolation, frustration begins at 6:30 pm. There is a Historical Society. Everyone 7700 George E Horn Road, and boredom that accompany "Sit-N-Sew" each 4th Saturday, welcome! For information on Bellevue, Tennessee (New Singles Volleyball the joys of raising children. For service projects are worked on, meetings, call 931 + 296-2094. Beginnings Church – main more info, call Anne at 662- classes taught or work on a per- auditorium) at 8:00 p.m. on Friday's 6:30-8:30 p.m. single 5668. sonal project. Meetings are held West Nashville Monday nights beginning men and women play at West at the White Bluff Church of September 24, 2007. If you End United Methodist Church Toastmasters at Christ, 4416 Hwy 70 E., White Go Club Forming need additional information, (across from Vanderbilt Univ.). Bluff, TN across from the Post please call Tammi N. at 251- No charge, all skill levels wel- Do you enjoy chess or NSCC Office. Visitors are welcome to other strategic boardgames? 8805, ext. 201. come. For details, call Rodney attend. Nashville State Community You'll love Go, the oldest at 615-443-1896 or Emily 615- For more information call College Toastmasters Club games in the world! Already 975-4672. (615) 730-7585, (615) 763- meets on the second and fourth play? Join other Go players All About Authors 1034, (615) 412-9941, (615) Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 from West Nashville. Just curi- 797-9662 or email ous? All are welcome! For more Meets every Wednesday at American Singles p.m. at Nashville State [email protected]. info, please call 615-598-1104 Author’s Corner from 10 am to Community College, 120 White or email Corey Todaro at west- 11:30 am (February dates at Golf Association Bridge Road. The meeting is [email protected]. Author’s Corner current loca- The American Singles Golf open to anyone interested in Bellevue Rotary tion in the Bellevue Center Mall Association is a national organ- improving his or her speaking and March and beyond dates at ization. The Nashville group skills. For more information, meetings CHADD meeting Author’s Corner new location meets every third Tuesday at call 673-2145. the Dan McGuiness Irish Pub at Bellevue Rotary meets at in Franklin at 7978 Coley Davis Road). 5:30 p.m. For more informa- Loveless Café Wednesdays Limited seating – please RSVP tion, please call 615-872-7788. Bowie Outdoor 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. join Do You Have a Child with to Judy at 662-7230 or Bob at Bellevue’s fastest growing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity 218-4580. All attendees will Club schedule service club for breakfast at one Disorder? Do You Want to receive a publishing kit and Nashville of the nation’s most beloved Learn More about AD/HD? individual discussion about the Cribbage Club The Bowie Outdoor Club: and historic eateries. Every http://lib.williamson-tn.org publishing process for their HIKE, BIKE OR RUN Wednesday Morning the Rotary books. The only Nashville Area Meets the first Saturday of Club of Bellevue meets for a Horizon Medical Cribbage Club meets at various each month at 9:00 am at Bowie full Loveless Café breakfast Financial Fitness local coffee houses on the 3rd Nature Park in Fairview and an hour of friendship, fel- hosts Alzheimer Thursday of every month. (excluding June, July & lowship and timely discussion Workshop Everyone from longtime play- August). Information: Kristina of current club service projects Group ers to the “Cribb-Curious” are Giard at 799-2389 x112, or and events. For more informa- Edward Jones invites you Horizon Medical Center welcome to the free event. For http://www.fairview- tion contact club President to their “Financial Fitness will host a Alzheimer Caregiver more info, please call (615) tn.org/bowiepark Larry Musick at 615-210-2981 Workshop” sponsored by Support Group on the 2nd 673-2899 or email D.R. Fay at or email Larry at Nashville Public Schools Tuesday of each Month, 2nd [email protected]. [email protected] “Community Education” run- No Longer Bound floor conference room from ning Monday evenings, March 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.. 3rd through April 7th, 6- Order Sons of Grace Fellowship U.S.Coast Guard To register call Medline at 7:30PM at the J.L.Turner There is freedom from addic- 615-343-1910 Italy meetings Senior Center/ Bellevue tion; alcoholism, drug addic- Auxiliary Flotilla YMCA, 8101 Hwy 100, tion. Our ministry is for recon- The Order Sons of Italy in Hillsboro-Harding Nashville, 37221. Cost is $60, ciliation with God who has the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary America encourages the study which includes all materials. power to change anyone. Our Flotilla 11-05 meets on the sec- Exchange Club of Italian language and culture Topics include: Basic invest- purpose is to be a non-judgmen- ond Monday of each month at in schools, preserves and cele- ments, stocks, bonds, CD’s, and tal fellowship group for sup- Woodmont Hills Family of God The Hillsboro-Harding brates our Italian heritage and mutual funds. Investment vehi- port. That we may be firmly Church, 3710 Franklin Road, Road Breakfast Exchange Club reaches out to the needs of our cles including annuities, college rooted and built up in Christ in Nashville, at 7:00 p.m. meets at 7:30 am every second community. The Franklin chap- savings plans, and individual order to live a free and produc- For more information and fourth Tuesday of the ter is the only nationally char- retirement accounts, types and tive life in the power of the please call Michael Willey at month at the White Bridge purposes of insurance, and tered Order Sons of Italy in Holy Spirit. Weekly meetings (615) 516-7173 or Randy Road Shoney's restaurant. estate planning. Call 646-8156 America in Tennessee. We meet every Tuesday and Friday night Ventress at (615) 509-6025 or Guests are always welcome. for more info. the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 at Brook visit our website at Call Winston Caldwell at 383- at 6:45 at St. Philip Catholic Hollow Baptist Church, 678 http://a0821105.uscgaux.info/ 7321 or Henry Hopton at 832- Church, 113 Second Ave., for more information. 7388 for more information. Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Pages The Daughter’s Old Glory’s ‘Journey’ In Town March 17 The White House Commission on The annual Pearl Harbor Day cere- View Remembrance, in conjunction with the Vet’s View mony, in Hawaii, is a very impressive by Paula Underwood Winters USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial, has by John Furgess one, and one which this ol’ Vet has announced that Nashville is one of 25 Past VFW attended on a couple of occasions. Every time someone gets the National Commander bright idea to “improve” computers selected sites to host a very special pro- Westview Columnist Many Westview readers, too, have and computer software, it becomes a gram—and the public is invited. since 1979 included a visit to Pearl Harbor when- problem (at least for me). Monday, March 17, 2008 is not only ever they have visited Hawaii. I’ve got older programs that work St. Patrick’s Day, but it is also the day that Nashville’s President Franklin Roosevelt was certainly speaking to just fine for me. My computer is a cou- National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Road, will be the loca- future generations when he said that December 7 was “a ple of years old and also works just tion of a national salute to our nation’s flag, “Old Glory”. date that will live in infamy”. fine. But recently we had to buy a cou- The flag that was raised over the Pearl harbor ceremony, The same flag that was raised over the 90 days ago, ple of new computers for the office. last December 7, is traveling across the United States, and will be duly honored at some 25 ceremonies this year. Stop They have Vista on them. I’ve decided will be honored at 25 selected stops en route to Nashville-March17- is just around the corner. The atten- whoever invented Vista is out to take Washington, D.C. The local ceremony will begin at 10AM dance at each stop is directly proportioned to the word get- over the world. It doesn’t play well that morning. ting out, and folks just like you knowing about it. with older computers and older soft- Patriotic ceremonies come, and patriotic ceremonies Veterans organizations, civic clubs, church groups, ware. go, but Vet’s View asks you to help spread the word on this students, parents, and just plain private citizens will gather I bought a laptop to do the book one. Yes, it’s a school day, and yes, there are all kinds of St. for a few moments of “remembrance” of service and sacri- publishing work and it had Vista. I hate Patrick’s Day lunches and programs going on, but maybe fice. Does the White House Commission on Remembrance Vista! I ended up having to go out and this mid-morning time won’t interfere with those. serve to glorify war? No, but remembering the service and buy all new software for it because my The nickname, “Old Glory”, of course, was so named sacrifice of those who were there, and those who served on software that I had on my old laptop by an old U.S. Navy sea captain, William Driver, who is the home front, is a good and honorable thing to do. Lest (which died), wouldn’t load onto my new Vista computer. It’s all a ploy to buried in Nashville’s City Cemetery. we forget. At least that’s this Vet’s View. What’s yours? make you buy new software. I figure, I’ve already bought it once, it works fine, I don’t want to buy more! This week my newspaper comput- Letters to the Editor er decided not to recognize a lot of stuff people had emailed. I’ve decided Dear Friends, encounter a more friendly body of Loyd Wright, his designs are not stan- that a lot of people have now gone out Commissioners down the road. Well, dard and ordinary, exceptional. It would and bought new computers that have I want to thank Mr. Marion time has moved on, and I addressed my certainly be a great thing to have some- Vista and now their computers don’t Fowlkes, the AIA 150 participants, the desire for representation in the growth one with his talents design here! want to play with my computer any Kingston City Commissioners, and plan revisions, (to be done after 5 years) In my business, as a Licensed longer. those involved in planning the guidance in a letter sent to our County Mayor, Bill General Contractor, specializing in It scares me, too. Being a photog- for growth in Kingston Springs. Orange, on October 15, 2005. No reply Remodeling for almost 30 years, I have rapher, I have a lot of photos on my Unfortunately, I have a previous com- has been received to date. used Architects, Engineers, and computer. I resisted for the longest mitment, that I cannot change, with a While looking at the growth from Planners, on numerous occasions, and time, using my old Canon AE1 and State meeting for the Sons of The 2000, to date, you cannot help but see will continue to. Often their ideas are film. But people think you’re crazy American Revolution, of which I am the that the Craggie Hope Community has much better than mine. Even though I now when you walk around with a outgoing president. not had major growth. Water, and have a college degree, in Industrial “real” camera and so I now use mostly I live in Craggie Hope, Tn. which is sewer, are not available to a large part of Studies, and numerous certifications, I a digital. But, what happens when the the neighboring community to Kingston our community. This would limit find that the more I learn the more there computer gurus decide to upgrade all Springs. Craggie Hope, is older than growth as well. Geographic barriers as is to learn, and some people simply are the photo software? We’ve seen things Kingston Springs, and has in it the rem- well as the railroad make their delivery a more gifted in some areas than I am. like this happen. Just try to find an 8 nants of Turnbull Iron Forge, and costly process. Their extension would In closing, I would hope this was Track Player. ...or even a casette play- Sawmill. This was shown on a very be a decision of the South Cheatham not a one time event, with the AIA 150, er. VHS tapes have gone to DVD and early map located in the State Archives. Utilities District, which services several but rather the beginning of a new way to there’s even mini DVDs and what is a Craggie Hope is a peaceful rural areas in our community. This is simply learn and share ideas. This can only be blue ray anyway? High Defnintion is community, which has for years feared a not cost effective for them at this time. achieved through participation, so let me supposed to be the rage and if your tel- hostile takeover by Kingston Springs. Now in an October Advocate, 2005, encourage your residents to join in! evision doesn’t have Hi Def by 2009 This was never more evident than by the I read how the Kingston Springs Parks you won’t be able to watch TV. At least outcry of its residents in 1990 and 2000, System desired to have Lover’s Leap, as Roy Miles III that’s what the commercials say. with the State Mandated growth plan. a Kingston Springs Park. This is in 1605 Craggie Hope Rd. I’m beginning to believe in con- We cried out for representation, and Craggie Hope, and belongs to someone Craggie Hope, TN. 37082 sipiracies. And they’re all started by removal from the plan to no avail. We who told me they desire to make their computer geeks trying to get back at had assurances from city leaders that retirement home there. I was taught that Editor: everyone who ever teased them in high Craggie Hope was not in its desired ter- taking something belonging to someone After the battle of the Alamo in Texas in school. It’s just that some of us get ritory, however when all came to pass else was theft. I have harped on this March 1836, the battle cry was caught in the crossfire. our desires to be removed were not before. “Remember the Alamo.” In 1898 hwen achieved. Our hopes were at that time to So what can be achieved? Well, it is the battleship Maine blew up in the apparent that Kingston Springs is grow- Havana port, the slogan “Remember the ing. With growth comes more people, Maine” aroused wide spread patriotic Fairview/White Bluff Editor more homes, and fewer open spaces. sentiment. Following the cowardly Richard Edmondson The AIA 150 architects, can share their attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, Graphic Artist ideas about how to increase density, 1941, many of us will never forget how Alyson Arnold with ratios for common areas as a part of “Remember Pearl Harbor” helped rally Advertising Consultants the forthcoming planned urban develop- the American people to defeat the ene- Founded in 1978 by the late Doug Underwood Linda Scolaro ments. They can label areas they feel mies in World War II. How soon we for- and is an independent, family-owned newspa- Webmaster significant to preservation. They can get. On 9-11, September eleventh 2001, per. Hugh Daniel THE WESTVIEW listen to and reflect the participant’s we the American people were once Route Distribution desires for the community. They can ask again attacked by ruthless savages. is published weekly by the Donnie Winters Westview Publishing Co., Inc. questions to qualify and better focus Again, how soon we have forgotten. Our those participant’s desires. They can national leaders who seem to want to 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 ADVERTISING: Classified advertising dead- better focus those ideas to paper, and deliver our country into the hands of P.O. Box 210183 line is Monday noon for that Wednesday’s Nashville, TN 37221 paper. convey them to your City these enemies need to be reminded that Phone: (615) 646-6131 Display advertising deadline is Friday at noon Commissioners. A good thing, absolute- these radicals are determinied to destroy FAX: (615) 662-0946 for the ly! We must remember though, they us and have verified it not only on 9-11, E-Mail: [email protected] following Wednesday’s paper. cannot, dictate what has to be done. but by other terrorist attacks...including Websites: www.westviewonline.com Where would we be if everything was beheading their enemies. Let’s www.westviewpublishing.com ARTICLES: Deadline for articles and commu- the same? If this was the case some of “Remember 911.” Publisher.....Evelyn Underwood Miles nity calendar events is Friday at noon for the the best, most revered architects would John E. Phelan Editor....Paula Underwood Winters following Wednesday’s paper. not have achieved. Just look at Frank Nashville, 37209

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Bellevue Genealogy and seven p.m. Prospective members and March 12 anyone that is interested in the U.S. History Club Armed Forces Officers Coast Guard Auxiliary and our missions March 9 are invited to attend. The Bellevue Genealogy and History Recital at St. Matthew Wives Club Please call Randy Ventress, (615) Club meets every Friday from 9:00 to 509-6025 for more information and The Armed Forces Officers Wives 10:30 am at the JLT Lifelong Learning please visit our website at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 535 Club next monthly luncheon will be held Center at 8101 Hwy 100. You do NOT http://a0821105.uscgaux.info Sneed Road West presents the next on Wednesday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. have to be a member of the YMCA or the recital in the Recital Series for 2007-08. at Hillwood Country Club (6121 Senior Center to attend. The schedule for The coffee-house style program will be HIckory Valley Road). The guest speak- January 2008 is: presented by parishioner Sarah Hart on er will be Kimberly Briand from Ft. March 16 The schedule for the Bellevue Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Campbell. She will describe the history Genealogy and History Group for EGGstravaganza at Belle Matthew. Sarah is a contemporary of the Fisher House at Ft. Campbell. The February 2008 follows. Christian artist with an engaging and Fisher House was built by the Fisher Meade United Methodist March 7, 2008 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am joyful spirit, which is reflected in her Foundation for use by wounded and ill – Online Genealogy Research in the Church music. The public is invited to attend. soldiers and their families while they are Computer Room. For more information, contact Joel recuperating. It is free, and is maintained Join us for an Easter March 14, 2008 – 9:00 am to noon – Bolen, Director of Music, 550-5108. by the users. There are similar houses on EGGstravaganza on Sunday, March 16! Field Trip to the Tennessee State St. Matthew Catholic Church is a military instillations all over the U.S. 3:00 PM - Children’s Crafting Archives. Van transportation limited to 13 warm, welcoming community of over and a few near important military hospi- 4:00 PM - Easter Egg Hunt persons, others my drive individually. 1,200 families from Southern Davidson tals in Europe. 5:00 PM - Pot Luck Dinner and March 21, 2008 – Good Friday – no and Williamson counties. We are located The cost of the luncheon is $22.25. Children’s Ministry Bake Sale meeting. at 535 Sneed Road West, in Franklin, TN Reservations or cancellations must be * The church will provide chicken, March 28, 2008 – Speaker Pat Knapp 37069. As a parish community centered made before noon on March 10. Call rolls and drinks. – "The Joys and Woes of Navy Life" – Pat in the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Fran Dozier, 297-3871 or Betty * Please bring your favorite side was a WAVE in WWII and has helped Spirit, we are called to proclaim the Buckspan, 385-0005. Membership is dish to share. many authors write and tell their personal Gospel of Jesus as we invite, welcome open to wives of officers of all military * Family and friends are welcome. stories. and support all of God's people. Please services, the National Guard and the Please bring your friends and family Please let me know if you know of contact us at 646-0378 for more infor- Reserves, both active and retired. to join us for a FREE Community-wide anyone or any events or field trips you mation. want to schedule for March and/or April. Easter EGGstravaganza at Belle Meade Contact Bob Allen at 218-4580 or March 10 United Methodist Church. Children’s Melinda Hunkler at 646-9622. West Meade / Bellevue crafting will begin at 3:00 pm. There Belle Meade Book Club AARP will be an Easter Egg Hunt and loads of outdoor fun. Come with an appetite and Murphy's North Pole Ramdy O’Brien will discuss his new The West Meade / Bellevue AARP your favorite side dish to our potluck Network Collectors Club book, “Judy Fogg In Nashville” on Chapter will meet Wendesday, March 12 dinner at 5:00 PM. The church will be providing fried chicken, rolls, and drinks There are many reasons to join a March 10, 10 a.m. at the Belle Meade at 9:30 a.m. in the Belle Meade United United Methodist Church, 121, Methodist Church, 121 Davidson Road. for all. Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet local Hallmark Collectors club. Door Davidson Road. Featured speakers willb e Pam Kidd and tooth with goodies sold at our bake sale. prizes are awarded at most club meet- An award-winning journalist for her daughter Kerri Kidd Cannon. They See you then! ings. Get holiday decorating ideas over two decades, O’Brien grew up in were instrumental in organizing “The beyond the traditional Christmas tree, Nashville and knows the people and area Village Hope: mission to house and care and also actively participate in philan- of which he writes. He has taught cre- for AIDS orphans in rural Zimbabwe. March 19-22 thropic projects that will benefit our ative writing at Middle Tennessee State The Chapter meets the second community. University and Watkins College of Art Wednesday of each month in the Church Fairview High Carnival The club meets (for either a meeting and Design. Parlor. All meetings are open to mem- The Fairview High School PTO will or club event) on the fourth Tuesday of The public is invited. For more bers and guests. Visitors are welcome. be hosting Green's Carnival during every month except January. Currently, information, call 356-0039. Spring Break. It will be set up in the the club meets at Shoney's in Bellevue Fairview High School parking lots. The (in the private dining room) at I- March 13 carnival will offer the Ferris Wheel, fast 40W/Highway 70S - with dinner arrival March 10 Coast Guard Flotilla rides, slow rides, and kid rides. There beginning at 6 p.m. and the club meeting Free Concert to benefit will be that wonderful carnival food beginning at 7 p.m. Bellevue Meeting readily available plus all the carnival Sister Cities of Belfast games you want to play. Bellevue FCE Delegation U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 11-05 The Carnival will be open on Wed. holds monthly meetings on the second thru Friday, March 19-21 from 5-10PM Thursday of each month. Our next meet- meetings There will be a free concert on and on Saturday, March 22, 2-10PM. ing will be Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Monday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m at 3rd Tickets can be purchased for each Woodmont Hills Family of God Church, Family & Community Education and Lindsely, 816 3rd Ave. So. The con- ride or ride unlimited with the $15 arm 3710 Franklin Road, Nashville, Club meets at 9:30 a.m. on the 4th cert is part of the March 10-11 visit to band. Tennessee. The meeting time is set for Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Nashville of a delegation from Belfast, Church on Bellevue Road. Guests are Northern Ireland. Sister Cities of always welcome. For more informa- Nashville is coordinating the delegation, call 662-1270. tion's visit.I hope you will be able to attend the concert. Please rsvp to March 8 [email protected] as soon as you can, as seating is limited. American Association of University Women March 11 "Voter Registration Campaign: Davidson County Getting Ready for National Elections" by Elizabeth Perez-Reilly of the Democratic Women American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be the featured The Davidson County Democratic program for the next meeting of the Women will host their annual Nashville Branch of AAUW, to be held Legislative Reception Tuesday, March on Saturday, March 8th, at the Avalon 11, from 5 to 7PM in the Waller Lansden House on the campus of Lipscomb Dortch & Davis LLC Conference Center University, 3901 Granny White Pike, located on the 27th Floor of the Nashville. The Meeting begins with a Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street. business session at 10:15 am, followed This year's event is being chaired by the by a luncheon at 11:00 am and the pro- Honorable Dianne Turner, Judge in the gram at 12 noon. The meeting is open to Court of General Sessions Division V. the public but reservations for lunch are For more information, please contact required. Please call 297-8382 for lunch- Ana Escobar at 615-664-3224. eon reservations or 356-0039 for more information.

Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 5 Bellevue’s Martin Pyle/ Edward Jones Office has relocated... Martin Pyle of the financial Commerce ribbon cutting and serve you at 8066 Highway term, face-to-face relationships tion of their branch offices is services firm, Edward Jones, informal open house, Friday, 100. There will be refreshments with clients, helping them to designed to work with the indi- invites you to the official March 7th @ noon. Their love- and door prizes. understand and make sense of vidual. Bellevue Chamber of ly new office is now open to Mr. Pyle has been serving the clients personal goals, from We are so fortunate to now the people of Nashville and our college savings to retirement have three Edward Jones loca- surrounding communities since and create investment strategies tions in Bellevue, as well as leNostalgia ille h N 2005. with a balanced portfolio of offices in Fairview, Kingston Being very eager to serve options available today. Every Springs, Dickson and Nashville their clients, Mr. Pyle states aspect of the firm’s business, Grassland. Their interactive their firm is dedicated to the from the different types of Web site is located at Nostalgia importance of building long- investment options to the loca- www.edwardjones.com. By E.D. Thompson 6.14 x 9.21 Email: [email protected] U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Looking to “Welcome Aboard” New Volunteers Remember the Tennessee chaser lights aglow, for the Those seeking a meaning- administrative roles. minimum service hours.Those Theatre? opening of the new theatre. On ful volunteer position in 2008 interested in becoming an U.S. this memorable night, we expe- The requirements are sim- may find a perfect fit at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volun- I have an article published rienced Hollywood type flood ple: volunteers must be U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the uni- teer can call 1-877-875-6296, in the March, 2008, issue of the lights shining on the convert- citizens, at least 17 years of formed volunteer component of or visit the website at GOOD OLD DAYS SPECIAL ibles bringing special guests age, and able to pass a basic magazine about our old and movie stars to the entrance. the U.S. Coast Guard. background check. There are no www.join.cgaux.org. Admiral Tennessee Theatre. My column I remember the actors included Auxiliary members con- upper age limits or Thad Allan, Commandant of this week for you is an enlarged Jon Hall who used to play duct safety patrols and search- height/weight standards, the U.S. Coast Guard, calls the story about our grand old the- “Ramar of the Jungle,” Arlene and-rescue missions in U.S. although for boat crew, volun- Coast Guard Auxiliary an inte- atre since most of you readers Dahl, Phyllis Kirk of TV’s waterways, respond to natural teers must be physically able to gral part of Team Coast Guard. here remember the theatre just “The Thin Man” fame, Jack disasters such as Hurricane perform certain tasks. Most By volunteering, you not only as I do. Weston, and singer Gordon Katrina, assist the U.S. Coast training is provided free and learn new skills, you make an I remember that I used to McCrae. Guard with homeland security includes training as boat crew important difference to your say, “I hope they don’t tear Back in the good old days, duties, teach boating safety and coxswain (small boat oper- community and your country. down that movie theatre and some movie theatres were classes, and conduct free vessel ator), vessel examiner, boating Locally you may call Randy build another parking lot!” beautiful and spacious. The safety checks for recreational safety class instructor, public Ventress (615) 509-6025 or That was certainly done a few beauty and ornateness of many visit Flotilla 11-05’s website at times, and we had to make that theatres took on an attitude of boaters. Other members con- affairs officer, and many others. tribute their talents in web Another plus is that volunteers http://a0821105. uscgaux.info/ remark a few times. the Renaissance, Baroque, for more information. When I was growing up in Rococo, Classic, Gothic, design, information technology, can be “on duty” as little or as Nashville, we had many movie Moorish, or some other exotic public affairs, and a variety of much as they want; there are no theatres downtown. Nashville architecture. had the luxurious Paramount One would walk into Dear Dave, age freedom from Theatre on Church Street across impressive lobbies. In addi- We couldn’t debt. THAT would from the Tulane Hotel. We tion, there were vestibules, foy- afford a 15-year increase consumer could ride the streetcar to ers, waiting rooms, and prome- mortgage, so we spending, and in downtown for a nickel and on nades in some of them. There financed our house turn, cause the Saturday mornings go to the was marble statuary and plush on a 30-year note. economy to flour- Popeye Club at the Paramount stairways to the mezzanine and for a dime where we could see balconies. A plush and velvet Now, even after ish. cartoons, the movie, play environment permeated the doing this, we’re I’m sure, too, games and contests, and sing entire scene. still having trouble look at the situation and see if that a lot of people with the bouncing ball on the We could enter a movie at paying our debts, saving and you’re getting out of debt and have already spent this money screen when the giant organ any time during the showing. making the house payment into savings. If not, then you in their minds. That’s a really rose up to stage level and We would stay until where we every month. Do you think we may have to consider selling bad idea! It’s an open invitation played our favorite songs. came in on the movie and then should sell the house? the house. for Murphy to move right into Also, we had the Loew’s leave. That’s where the expres- Larry - Dave their spare bedrooms lock, Vendome Theatre where we sion, “This is where I came in,” stock and barrel. I’m still could see all of the Andy Hardy came from. Dear Larry, Dear Dave, amazed that so many people pictures and other great MGM New York had its Radio If you couldn’t afford the I’m curious as to how you waste this “free” money instead movies. We had the City Music Hall, and Nashville house on a 15-year mortgage, of making it work for them by Knickerbocker Theatre on had its own Music City Music feel about the government’s then you couldn’t afford the stimulus tax rebate plan. Our paying off debt or investing. Capitol Boulevard with Hall. My wife and I saw a live house. Period. Think about this. If you entrances on both Sixth Avenue performance of “South Pacific” household income is over the When you can’t save or get invest this chunk of money in a and Capitol Boulevard, and the at the Tennessee Theatre. I maximum income amount to out of debt because you’re good mutual fund for a few Princess Theatre on Church played with the Nashville receive the rebate, so we’ll be Street which showed movies as Symphony when a convention being strangled by your house getting nothing but the bill – years you’ll receive a lot more well as good stage shows with of Southeastern Dance Schools payment, you are what’s called again. It seems that those who free money than just the origi- wonderful vaudeville acts. On competed on the stage of the “house poor.” This usually hap- will receive this money are nal $600 or $1,200. Let’s say Fifth Avenue we had the theatre Tennessee Theatre. I remember pens when your payment is 30 encouraged to do nothing but you get $600 back and park it in called the Fifth Avenue, and the when Ray Anthony and His to 35 percent – or more – of spend it. Does this bother you, a mutual fund averaging 12 per- Rex Theatre where we saw all Orchestra came to the your monthly take-home pay. too? cent. In 10 years that invest- of the great, old Western stars Tennessee and played a stage That’s why I recommend your Keith ment will grow to about $2,000. in movies. The Crescent show between the movie show- mortgage payment be no more Leave it in there for 20 years Theatre was on Church Street ings. than about 25 percent of this Dear Keith, and it’ll be worth $6,500. For between Fourth and Fifth Then, in the 1990s, we figure. I’m not crazy about this married couples that $1,200 can Avenues, and the Bijou began to hear talk that the There are lots of cases plan, either. I don’t like the idea grow up to $13,000 over 20 Theatre was down closer to the Tennessee Theatre was to be where I tell people to sell stuff years. Public Square. torn down. Finally, it hap- that my money could be going to get out of debt. But having to to help someone else buy a big- Don’t get me wrong. I’m But, it was after World War pened. What beauty and beau- give up your home is an emo- not a total scrooge, and there’s II when I saw the great tiful memories were removed screen television or whatever tionally and spiritually damag- nothing wrong with having a Tennessee Theatre built down- from our lives by the swinging toy they’ve got in mind. I ing experience. Try everything little fun with your money. But town on Church Street between of a giant wrecking ball. Yes, understand that the “rebate” is Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and we now had another parking lot else that makes sense first designed to stimulate the econ- the quicker you get out of debt, then I lived to see it torn down. for a while. before you give up your home! omy and pull us away from a the quicker you can have the The year was 1952 when Nashville can never enjoy I want you to try living on possible recession, but it fun stuff, change your family the grand opening of the the Tennessee Theatre again, really tight budget for the next sounds a little like socialism to tree and bless others! Tennessee Theatre was held. but all of us citizens shall six months. Give every dollar a me – and that’s just the opposite - Dave Being a professional musician always hold the happy nostal- name and spend everything on of capitalism. all of my life, I played in a band gic spirit within our memories paper before the month begins. The whole idea – increased * For more financial advice out under the large canopy and of this great, old theatre during It’ll be tough. You may have to consumer spending giving the plus special offers to our read- well lighted marquee, with the good old days of downtown cut out cable television, stay economy a boost – sounds good ers, please visit www.dav- frantically busy and colorful Nashville. away from restaurants and put in theory. But I think a much esays.org or call 1-888-22- Order one or more of E.D. Thompson’s books by calling vacations on hold for a while. better idea would be to encour- PEACE. 615-646-6131 or going to www.westviewpublishing.com Then, take a really close Page 6 -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers On the flip side of life Turning Ordinary Life into By Diane W. Repasky [email protected] an Extraordinary Experience By Linda Scolaro tomorrow. Right now, before present themselves in a variety You may know from read- another little “oooh!” out loud. our very eyes, the movement of of ways, but the way that you ing me here that, after my par- This time, the lady in front of Hope...is a common word a new way of thinking about respond to them is entirely ents died, I was raised by my me stiffened up a bit. (But she in our vocabulary. It means: 1. ourselves, others, life, and under your control. He has dear grandmother. Fortunately, didn’t turn around so I’m not to feel, to believe, to trust that God is unfolding by the sheer obviously practiced his theory, God blessed me with her pres- quite sure what she was think- something desired may hap- use our thinking as a tool in since he has actually lived the ence until not that long ago. ing of me. However, I’m sure it pen. 2.To wish for something the creation of our reality. We rags to riches story, going But there was plenty of time in wasn’t very good, since our with expectation of its fulfill- who are alive in this extraordi- from a homeless, hopeless there when I wasn’t quite an church is rather particular about ment. I like the second defini- nary time are witnessing a rev- person to the happiness of “adult” in my relationship with not making any “unwarranted” tion since it completes the olution in humanity’s con- having his books find their her. And now I ask.... noises while the church service thought by adding expecta- sciousness, in fact, we are cre- rightful homes all across the ...Was there ever a time I is going...especially, the ser- tion. So often, our lives have ating it with our thoughts. world. was that young...and mon.) been lived, knowing only one- Throughout history there have We’ve heard these words, stupid...that I’d roll my eyes at Then it (my shoulder pain) half of the equation. We often been a handful of people who often by the greatest of teach- Grandma whenever she’d talk went away for awhile, but it wonder why our life is seem- have thought of their thoughts, ers, Jesus Christ: “Do unto to her friends and sisters about came back just before the ser- ingly destined to be lived as the key to their future, but others as you would have them her various aches and pains? I mon ended. Again, out of the within the struggle to survive. information about how to use do unto you.” This could think about it sometimes (like blue, and again, with a sudden And do we just want to sur- the power of thought was mean: whatever you wish to today) and say, “Unfortunately, sharp stabbing pain. And this vive? How about thrive? closely held, guarded and con- experience in your own life- yes.” (“Like a lot.”) time with my little “oooh!,” my Neale Donald Walsch, trolled by people of influence, time; cause another to experi- Now why is it that, genera- daughter shifted in her seat and New York Times best-selling lest it spread to the populace, ence it in theirs. Mr. Walsch tionally speaking, young-and- crossed her legs in the opposite author of the Conversations shifting the balance of power states that when we focus first stupid people do this...only to direction, and Larry leaned with God series may have the from the hands of the few, to on the other, the other, always discover later on in life that over to me and whispered, “Do answer...providing the hope the hands of the many. This the other, never first on the they themselves have developed you need to go out and get a and wisdom we need to live was recently explored in the Self, and then that which the these same various aches and drink of water?” (Why he extraordinary lives. In his new popular “Secret” that has sold Self wishes to experience will pains? And furthermore, have a thought that a drink of water book, Mr. Walsch states, like millions of books and was be realized sevenfold. Why new generation behind them was going to help was beyond its title, even we can be even made into a movie. this works: What you bring to now rolling their eyes at them, me, and I told him so...sarcasti- Happier Than God. Mr. Mr. Walsch is very quick another, you bring to the Self, whenever they find themselves cally mentioning the word Walsch says that God told him to offer 17 steps that can bring for there is no other ultimate on the phone talking with their “morphine” somewhere in my to tell everyone this: “Nothing your life to an extraordinary reality. There is only the Self. friends and sisters about ‘em? response.) needs fixing; everything existence. His steps takes It is the circle of life. —A question for The Ages, And then later, Church desires a celebration. You “The Secret” message and Mr. Walsch also implies I think... eventually ended, and it was were made to bend so that you turns it into grade school wis- that when you seek what is You see, I’ve been spend- time to go shake hands with the could discover all of the many dom. His book is more akin to true for you, you will be happy ing an inordinate amount of preacher as we walked out. So Miracles at your feet. You sending you off living life forever in your heart, for truth time at the computer recently, I did, and the preacher shook were made to stretch so that with a college degree. One makes the spirit soar, sets the working hard to get out a proj- mine extra hard and gave me an you could find Your Own belief he offers is something mind free, opens the heart, ect in the shortest time possible. extra warm-&-friendly smile. Beautiful Face Of he calls the Unspoken Truth. ignites the passion and releas- And that has caused my left And I thanked him politely, Heaven...just above all that This truth reveals to us that es the love of the soul. When shoulder to be a real pain-in- thinking to myself that, with all you think you must shoulder. Oneness is not a characteristic you understand this, you the...well, shoulder. It comes; it of the “special Connections” He also wants you to know the of life...life is a characteristic understand everything you goes; Tylenol doesn’t quite cut he’s got, he was somehow sens- beautiful quote that shares his of Oneness. Life and God are will ever need to know about it when it comes. And when it ing the pain in my shoulder and sentiments: When I appeal to one. His first step is called the how to be happier than God. does come, it’s generally at an encouraging me to “be of good God to speak to me, I am feel- “Separation Theology”. It is For more of his life-changing inopportune time or place, and cheer” in spite of it. ing just as small and alone as the theology that we are “over ideas...you’ll just have to read with a stabbing pain like a knife And then we left and you are. But this is when, for here” and God is “over there”. the book! blade. (—Oh! Am I talking hopped in the car and headed no good reason at all, I begin Mr Walsch states that we must Mr. Walsch will be in about my various aches and home. And it occurred to me: to shine.” come to understand that all of Nashville for two upcoming pains here? Uh...gee...uh...— The preacher prob’ly hadn’t In his latest book, Mr. life is one. All of life is Divine, events, Friday, 3/14 and well that’s the way the cookie sensed the pain in my shoulder Walsch truly shines as he and when we treat all of life as Saturday, 3/15, go to crumbles. So deal with it: at all back in Church. He was shares his beliefs that humani- Divine, we will change every- www.beyondreason.com for Don’t people politely listen to prob’ly just thinking that his ty is on the verge of the most thing. Mr. Walsch states that more details. yours?.....So why shouldn’t you sermon had moved me so much extraordinary and exciting exterior circumstances may politely listen to mine?) that I’d felt impulsively com- Well anyhow, so today I pelled to respond to it, right on was sitting in Church, when, the spot. Several times. —So out of the blue, it came. (The no wonder he smiled so broad- pain in my shoulder, that is I ly and shook my hand with guess you figgered.) And there such vigor! I was, sittin’ there all nice and And here all along, he had- Took no time to map a plan for The OtherAmbiend t i on as I thought of poor Anne Boleyn. quiet and bein’ all nice and n’t even noticed the miserable Boleyn Girl, the movie about Anne Boleyn (sec- Like so many of our colorful phrases, this proper and listenin’ to the stabbing pain in my shoulder.. ond wife to Henry VIII) and her sister, Mary one, as spoken, makes no sense at all. What is it preacher go on in his sermon And the only responses I’d got- (played by Scarlet Johansson). to be dressed to the nines, anyway? A close about how we can properly dis- ten from other people were one Not much about this story that doesn’t find attempt at a ten? cern the will of God... person shifting in their pew; me gripped. Something about this king and his No, the expression spoken properly is when...again...I got this stab- another person stiffening up six wives has forever intrigued me. “Dressed to thine eyes!” (Feel free to throw in a bing pain in my shoulder. The their body; and a third person As a child, my mom bought me dolls depict- dah-hling, about now.) And it means, one dressed ing each wife (some with detachable heads), from head to toe. Picture the collars. The stuffy, first time I got it, I did a little asking me if I wanted a stupid teaching me the rhyme: “Divorced, beheaded, stiff bodices forcing proper posture. Even for “oooh!”. Out loud. Right in drink of water. died…Divorced, beheaded, survived” to keep guys, the collars stood out, making the expres- the middle of the sermon. And And then I thought of my track of their respective fates. sion all but metrosexual. I bet the preacher thought that dear Grandmother, and my Not sure if it’s the castles... the tower (that to A time of pomp and ceremony. A time when one of his points had struck me response to her “way-back- this day, I can’t resist), or those amazing cos- parties were ritual and dancing an art. A time particularly hard, because I’m when.” And once more, yet tumes…Something about living in a period when formality ruled, so much so that one was sure he heard me. And I’m sure another of life’s “wise” lessons wherein everyone was dressed to the nines, never to be seen slouching. that pleased him, but the truth slapped me in the face (or makes me daydream all the more. Yes, seeing Anne and her sister dressed to was, I hadn’t even heard the shoulder). And this time, the Interestingly enough, dressed to the nines, thine eyes is worth the price of the ticket point he made (or several lesson was...”What goes comes from this setting, though sadly we’ve been alone…(well, until the point that Anne has eyes points thereafter), seeing that I around, comes around.” saying it wrong ever since. Given its British ties, to dress up to!) was sitting there only concen- And (with a sigh), I the expression kept popping in my head all week- trating on the knife-blade-pain thought, “Mannnn... Too bad in my shoulder. they can’t teach those kinds of Karlen Evins,Karlin author Evins, authorof “I Didn’tof “I Didn’t Know Know That” That,” welcomes welcomes your feedback at www.ididntknowthat.biz ...Well, a few minutes later life’s lessons to children”.... your feedback at [email protected]. it happened again, and I made Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 7 Featuring articles: * By kids and teens * About kids and teens * Youth athletics * School activities Kids View * Lots more! Westview Newspaper Your Community NEWS Paper with Kids In Mind Hillwood Receives $5,000 Grant On February 22nd, 2008, State Representative Gary Odom stopped by to present Missed an issue? Go to www.westviewonline.com and find it in the archives. the Hillwood High School Band with $5000.00 from the Way Past My Bedtime! Community Enhancement Grant established by the “What did you boys do to frighten Miss Lauren?” Mrs. Beals demanded, in a rather stern voice. Legislature in June of 2007. “Mum…we didn’t do anything…honest. We were teasing Pictured from left to her a wee bit, but meant no harm. We were headed into the right, Reggie Gaulle, HHS woods to cut our annual Christmas tree…just like you asked us Band Boosters Vice to do. Miss Lauren…please forgive us…please?” Drew plead- President; Michael Shepherd, ed. Assistant Director of Bands; As I looked at his embarrassed, red face…I realized it was Gary Odom, House Majority all a silly joke. It took me a minute to sort everything Leader; Michael Chester, out…before I felt comfortable with saying, “Okay…you guys Director of Bands and Julie got me with your little trick in the woods, but it wasn’t very Lamb, HHS Booster and nice...” PTSO President. Daddy was still a little skeptical. I could tell by the way he glared at Drew. St. Cecilia Mock Trial team “Young man…I expect you to treat my daughter with kind- ness and the courtesy of a gentleman. Understand?” Daddy places in county–wide competition said, in a rather deep tone, as he glared at Drew. “Yes sir…I…we apologize sir…no harm intended.” Drew The St. Cecilia Mock Trial “We went up against the held our own,” added Liz answered. Paul shook his head in agreement, as he looked at me team placed fourth in the Mock heavy hitters and we more than Dedman. and then my father. Now…they both looked scared to death. I Trial county-wide competition had hardly been here a day and I was already making enemies. outscoring more than 10 other Mrs. Beals broke the moment of silence as she suggested teams from larger private and the boys head back home, and save the tree cutting for another public high schools. afternoon. The Mock Trial Competition is an annual event I began to regret the misunderstanding. It would have been in which students present an fun to find a real, perfect tree in the woods, and actually chop imaginary trial of a case with it down. I wondered what kind of tree it would be? some students playing lawyers “Mrs. Beals…if they promise not to tease me, I’ll be happy and others playing witnesses. to go with them to find the tree,” I said. I looked at Drew, as he The teams are coached by actu- turned to look at me. I noticed a slight twinkle come back in his al attorneys who help students eyes. He studied me carefully for a moment before he spoke. learn rules of evidence, how to He bit his lower lip before they perched wide open… examine witnesses, how to “Okay, Miss Lauren…I think we can manage to be on our make objections, etc. A judge best behavior…if you’ll give us one more chance,” Drew said and jury composed of practic- as he smiled slightly. I couldn’t help but notice; he had the most ing judges and lawyers judges perfect, white teeth. I also wondered if he had to wear braces the teams’ performances. when he was nine. I noticed things like that, since my dentist SCA students Goodwin told me I would need to get braces soon… Burgess, Clara Sherman, Gina “Well…now that the upset is settled, perhaps you might Thompson, Vivian Roberson, HYSA $2,000 Grant like to join me in our room to complete my nap. You look a lit- Maryam Yoon and Liz Dedman tle tired.” said Nona. played the lawyers on the St. I did feel tired and the memory of that big beautiful bed did Cecilia team. Susan Rahimi, sound so appealing. Ann Quigley, Erin Carden, We said our goodbye to the boys and headed upstairs. Allison Osborne, Savannah Daddy went to finish his nap, too. The time change was getting Keef and Ashley Burton played a little difficult. It’s only four o’clock in the afternoon here, but the witnesses on the St. Cecilia at home…it’s after ten, an hour after my bedtime. No wonder I team. The St. Cecilia team’s feel so sleepy. coaches were Erin Palmer I laid my head on the plump soft pillow. The canopy had lit- Polly, Chastity Goodner, Van tle rows of cloth material that ran in long lines to a center Vincent and Don Dawson. rosette. It sort of made me feel like I was moving even though Goodwin Burgess, I was lying very still. I heard Nona’s breathing slow, and fig- who played a lawyer, said, “It ured she must have gone right off to sleep. I wanted to ask her feels great to have worked so to rub my back for a while, but I guess I was too late. I didn’t hard and to have it actually pay want to wake her up again. I closed my eyes for the first off.” Susan Rahimi, who played a witness, commented, “It was time…to sleep in England…in Montacumbay.... a lot of hard work but at the “Well…it’s about time you went to sleep! I’ve been wait- end, it was worth it because we ing and waiting,” Hailey said. all came through.” It seems like forever since I’d heard from my old friend. “I was so excited when I Her voice made me happy. learned we’d placed that I “Hailey, you’re here, too! How did you get here?” I asked, danced around the room,” breathing a sigh of relief. Clara Sherman, who played “Well, Miss…the same way I always come to see you…by a lawyer, said. Ann Quigley, a thought.” Hailey said. witness, commented, “Being a “Oh please... don’t you start that Miss stuff, too!” I said. witness is your chance to play HYSA player Parker Erdman Back row, Commissioner “Well, Miss…what do you think of the young man, Drew? someone whom you’re not, a Ralph Perrey, Tennessee State Representative Gary Moore Cheeky, don’t you think?” Hailey inquired. chance to show off your abili- presenting the $2,000 grant, Executive Director Sterling I wondered…what on earth did she mean by that? ties to play your part.” Nabours Sr. and HYSA player Sterling Nabours Jr. Goodnight and God bless! Page 8 -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers wanted to be a dolphin trainer, a was explained that the trouble- usual goodness. The rest of the model, and pop star. Next some wax-like gunk tended to week is still to be determined. Tuesday, we are going to the come up with the crude, and col- God has been so good to me!!! I Bellevue Homeschool News Crook and Chase Show! When I lect on the rigging; if it wasn’t am blown away by His ever got home today, my dad had a cleaned off periodically, it devotion and love towards me. It which was kind of gross. We surprise for me….. A PIANO! I would gum up the works. And seems that every thing my heart Preschool even made a model of our diges- some people thought that it desires that is good He provides News tive system which showed how helped wounds heal faster—that it. Places it right in my lap even it worked. We took a banana, 6th Grade by Seth Almon notion lit dollar signs in his eyes, though 99% of the time I don't pinched it into small pieces, News and he made off with a bucket deserve it. I turn away from Him I built a Lego ship with lots mixed it with colored water, and by Isaiah Dructor full of the "rod wax". so many times that often I wan- of shooting things. I put it in a put it in a Ziplock bag. That part love playing and practice all the Seeing how the rod wax was der how He could ever want me bucket. I don't have to go to was the stomach and the diges- time! Later Skater, from Cool worthless, he knew that he could back after what I do. He is the sleep because I already went tive juices inside the stomach. Cat Kayla. make a large margin on it, and as only good that is in me. I praise when I was at my class. We Then, we took panty hose with Hello everyone! a chemist, he quickly set to work Him for His ever and faithful played with stickers. I know the feet cut out, and we squashed Before school my sister, purifying and clarifying the sub- love!!!! about the letter "S." Zak brought the bag through the hose. That Caroline, stopped by to say stance. It took him 10 years to in a big, huge snake. We had a part showed how the food hello. That was fun. make the colorless,odorless gel froggy that you put turtles, moved through the intestines. 9th Grade In art class we worked with we’re accustomed to today. Bear snakes and fish in it. You can put Gross but cool! Next, in Art, we News oil pastels. It was fun. We also in mind, however, that in the late by Abe Everette a dinosour in it. I watched "Kit painted the background for col- had the art show on today. It was 19th century, the only such oils Bird." There was a magic frog in lages that we will finish next interesting to see everyone’s art available were lard, goose Hi it's Abe. a puddle. The elephant drank his week. I made mine to look like a work. grease, olive oil, garlic oil, and Wow what a week! So much magic puddle up. He put it back picture frame. Next week we get Today in Social Studies we some mustard plasters—if they school and so little time! Thank with a rainbow. to use cut-outs from magazines learned about Germany. We didn’t start out as rank, a little heavens it is finished. Had some to finish our collages. Then we talked about the Berlin wall and time was prone to spoil them and of the best chili at the Snyders Kindergarten News had Math. In Math, we learned when it was built. In Spanish make them that way. and it was more about telling time. We by Jada Elise Perry class we had a tornado drill. He used himself as a guinea SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO were all supposed to turn in Everyone had to get down in the pig by cutting, stabbing, burn- OOOOOOOO good ask Mrs. worksheets from last week, but hallway. It was crazy! After that ing, and applying acids to him- Snyder for the recipe if you see Hello from Butterfly Jada. we all forgot, except Hannah. we practiced singing "A la self and then treating the wounds her. Today at Enrichment, we did 2 So, Hannah turned in her work Nanita nana". It was a long song. with his wonder-salve. The first math sheets. One was just num- from last week and we all All in all we had a pretty Vaseline factory opened in 1870, Special Friends bers counting backwards and the checked her answers using mini good day. and the patent was granted in By Tori Hammett other counted forward. We clocks. Then we played a math Well, I think that’s it, see ya 1872. But he couldn’t sell the napped and we also played out- game. We teamed up with a part- next week. stuff. Pharmacists were uninter- I did my science. I talked side on the playground. We did ner and we each got a mini clock ested, even when he showed about the weather. I got an girl scouts. We acted out things Two people stood by the board them his self-inflicted wounds in answer right, I said "tornadoes". and did our workbook about and they told us a time and we 7th Grade News various stages of mending. I did dance in class. I hip-hop how different you are. Watch for had to move the hands of the by Haley Butler So he took it on the road and danced. We will have a show in us girl scouts on TV. WE are mini clocks to match the time gave Vaseline away. He gave two weeks. I dance with cute going to Crook and Chase show! that they said. Then they would Hey! It's Haley. I won't bore roadside demonstrations of his boys. My boyfriend, Dustin, will Bye from Butterfly Jada. show us the time on the board. you with what we did in school, masochistic experiments, and come to town and he will dance And that was my day at school. so I'm going to put another inter- people took it, then went to their with me. 1st Grade Good-byyyeee!!! News esting story here. It's about pharmacists to get more. Of Ms. Lisa talked about me. by Jenna Snipes Vaseline, and its written by course, the pharmacists had She is my friend. My mom 4th Grade News Jason Bellows. Believe it, or none, having spurned it before, picked me up from school. In class today, I wrote my by Kayla Perry don't but none the less it's still ordered it in droves. Vaseline’s I was in a basketball tourna- sight words while Mom was in interesting. first major success came as med- ment. We played all day. My my class and she had us read The Story of Vaseline. icine, which is ironic because team got 4th place. I shoot the Robert Peary took it to the later it was proved to have no basket, I steal the ball for my them from the board. Then we Hey there from Cat Girl North Pole. There’s a song in its curative power whatsoever—the team. did our phonics. We made a new Kayla! We (Chloe and I) played honor. It makes smiles sparkle. only advantage to its use was the history pocket. There's 8 history soccer and had to be on the boys It’s used to coat the feet of vend- fact it kept grime and bacteria pockets in all. We've already team. This time in Art we painting machines to keep pests out. out of the injuries. started pocket 5. We had to cut ed our clay sculptures that we It controls unruly hair. People But no one could tell up these little words and match made two weeks before. I made put it on chickens to prevent Chesebrough that it wasn’t a them with the pictures on the a flower that I colored purple on frostbite. It protects baby’s bot- miracle. When down with a bout paper. Then we had to write the petals, yellow in the center toms. A tycoon swore eating a of pleurisy he ordered himself some stuff about it. So, then, we and green on the stem. Chloe spoonful a day helped him live drenched top to toe with went outside to play. We read a made a beautiful ladybug that to see 96 years, and odds are that Vaseline, and he soon recovered. new book. It was something goes well with the flower. you have some in your home. Shortly before his death he about a rabbit. In math, we had Language Arts was SO COOL It’s Vaseline. revealed that he’d been eating a to figure out the problems; if this week. We played spelling The name Vaseline comes spoonful a day for several years. they were add or subtract. It baseball! Let me tell you how, if from the German word for water Is there anything it can’t do? would give us the numbers, but we had a one syllable word we and the Greek word for oil— we had to figure out what to do. went to first base. If we had two though I never thought German In science, we glued stuff on a we went to second base and so 9th Grade and Greek mixed. The inventor, piece of paper. We learned about on. If we scored a homerun it News Robert Chesebrough, was a pur- by Amelia Everett what they feel like. Some things was a point for our team. We veyor of illumination oil and a were smooth. We had to match made a riddle graph in Pioneer chemist in England who saw that In Biology class this week some. After school we had girl History. Here’s how, we fol- there was a greater fortune to be we reviewed past modules to see scouts and talked about different lowed instructions like 24 5 and made dealing in petroleum than how much we remembered, and careers. Then we went to the we drew a dot where the lines there was in the oils from whales Megan and Lauren together park for 5 minutes because it connected. We then connected with which he had been dealing. drew a huge spider up on the dry was a little warmer today and the dots and we answered the In 1859, at the age of 22, he erase board. It looked really that was it. riddle, "WHY IS THIS GRAPH spent his life savings on a ticket neat!!! Algebra was too much FOR AN 11 YEAR OLD? " It’s to Titusville, Pennsylvania to fun, the lesson this week was not 2nd Grade because it has 11 dots! We sold meet with the oil barons there. very hard at all, in fact it was News like 93 cookies this weekend at Upon touring the oil fields he kindda fun!!!! Spanish is at it's by Paiton Walker SAM’s and it was FREEZING! noted a rigger scraping a thick, We had to go inside one time to dark goo from an oil pump’s Today in Science, we talked warm ourselves. Today at girl joint, and he asked about it. It Personalized In-HHome Instruction about our digestive systems, scouts, we talked about careers. I Weekends & Weekdays In-Home Tutoring To Fit Your Schedule! NCS Scouts 15 Years Educator & Tutor - Test Prep - SAT, ACT, GRE, GED College Level & Youth Instructor - Ages Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Nashville Christian Cub One-On-One Personalized Instruction In Scout Pack 382 visited Metro ❍ Spanish & French - All Level Beginner Through Advanced Nashville's Hazardous Devices ❍ Latin - Beginner Through High School Unit on February 15. 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Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 9 Disney recruiters seek internship candidates Disney College Program opportunity to network and University Library Basement- recruiters will visit Lipscomb learn from Disney leaders, gain Presentation Room University to seek candidates real-world experience working Disney College Program for paid internships at the Walt in Walt Disney World® Theme recruiters will be available for Disney World® Resort near Parks and Resorts, and create interviews. Interested students Orlando, Fla. lasting friendships with college must attend the presentation list- The program runs from students from around the globe. ed above or view an E-presenta- May or August of 2008 through A presentation will be held tion online at www.disneycol- early January 2009 and offers March 3, 2008, 3:00 p.m. and legeprogram.com and click college students the unique March 4, 2008 at Lipscomb "Walt Disney World® Resort."

Page 10 -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers Ralph Emery To Emcee Gower Starry Night Concert Gower Elemetnary School’s annual “Starry Night” Music Fundraiser will be held Thursdya, March 13 at the school. The spaghetti dinner, catered by CITY LIM- ITS restaurant, will be at 6:00, followed by the facul- ty/parent talent show at 7:00, in the school cafetorium. Dinner is by reservation only, but all are invited to the show. Tickets may be purchased at the school, from Mrs. Rita Carpenter, music specialist. Gower is honored to have Mr. Ralph Emery as the guest MC. Mr. Emery has a grand- daughter in Gower’s kindergarten and is joining us in support of the GOWER Music Program, celebrating March as “NATIONAL MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH”. Please come out and support us as we try to improve our sound system for the music department.For more information, please contact Rita Carpenter at 353-2012, ext. 1194.

Pictured are Ralph Emery, top, who will Emcee the event, and Perri & Carey, who will be some of the entertainment. Westmeade Elementary News The Kindergarten class- rooms have been hard at work the last few weeks learning all about being good friends and helping each other, the coins and their values and observing President's Day. We did a lot of activities with the penny while learning and discussing Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Ms. Rugaard's class did an experi- ment on cleaning pennies. Using vinegar and baking soda, Mrs. Newbill’s class, above Mrs. Rugaard’s class, below we found out what combina- tion cleaned the pennies the best. The students had a great time getting dirty while cleaning those pennies! Mrs. Meredith's class learned a poem about Abraham Lincoln. The poem helped the students learn and remember some facts about President

Lincoln. Mrs. Newbill's class made large coins to use when study- ing the coins at home. They worked on identifying the coins and naming each value.

Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, march 5, 2008 -- Page 9 Belmont Mansion open free on March 15th

Call for to celebrate Nashville Icon, Adelicia Acklen shows & times Come one, come all! The birthday of former owner, without birthday cake, desserts, park in available spots and/or Belmont Mansion is open free to Adelicia Acklen. The Mansion and beverages? Kroger has gen- along the driveway. Of course, 646-3111 families on Saturday, March 15 will be abuzz with children and erously donated cake and drinks this is a great location to walk to from 10am-3pm, to celebrate the adults alike, roaming the for this occasion. if you are close! Mansion’s many rooms during Located on the inside of Just show up at the front scavenger hunts and tours. Belmont University’s campus door for the festivities – no need Children can “relive” the (behind Freeman to reserve your space in advance. Victorian era by making paper Hall/Wedgewood Avenue). Visit the Belmont Mansion jewelry, collages, and miniature Parking is open but limited. website at www.belmontman- trinket boxes. What’s a party Guests will be encouraged to sion.com or call 615-460-5459. Hidden Treasures on display at the State Museum during March A special exhibition show- for this exhibit,” Arts Caucus Tennessee’s finest collections of casing Tennessee’s unique art chairman Representative Doug art, furniture, artifacts, crafts, and cultural treasures will be Overbey (R-Maryville) noted. military objects, textiles, held at the Tennessee State “By involving members of the flags...the list goes on. Museum this spring. A joint General Assembly in the plan- Unfortunately, due to extremely project with the Tennessee ning of the exhibit, the State limited space, we are not able to General Assembly Arts Caucus, Museum allowed us a unique display more than five percent Tennessee Arts Commission, opportunity to learn firsthand of our collection at any given and Tennesseans for the Arts, about the incredible collection time. Thousands of artifacts are Treasures from the Vault: that is housed at the Museum. It tucked away in storage, buried Tennessee Artifacts — also was a great honor to select in our vaults. From time to time, Legislator’s Choice, opens on what would be on display from we are able to bring these items March 4 in the changing gal- our home districts. The exhibit out of storage and present them leries at the State Museum. will provide an opportunity for to the public. Our forthcoming The exhibit’s eclectic group Tennesseans who visit the exhibition has given us a fresh of treasures offers an intriguing Museum this spring to see opportunity to do just this.” portrait of Tennessee’s diverse important pieces normally not Treasures from the Vault: heritage. It contains artifacts on public display, and the selec- Tennessee Artifacts — from East, West, and Middle tions made by the individual Legislator’s Choice opens at the Tennessee. Communities, large Arts Caucus members will pro- State Museum on March 4 and and small, rural and urban, are vide insight into our varied continues through March 31, represented. interests.” 2008. Senator Douglas Henry is Objects included in the Since 2005, the state sena- one of the featured guest cura- Treasures from the Vault exhibi- tors and representatives in the tors of this exhibit. He selected tion represent the museum’s Tennessee General Assembly the flag made by Georgina diverse collection of antiquities, Arts Caucus have joined togeth- Foster for the Rock City art, textiles, important military er to support arts and culture in Guards, Company B. This mili- objects and other genres. the state. For more information tia group formed in Nashville in “The word ‘Treasures’ is please visit: www.tn4arts.org/ March 1861, on the eve of the particularly meaningful to the ad_caucust.htm Civil War. The Rock City staff here at the State Museum,” The Tennessee State Guards became part of the Lois Riggins-Ezzell, Executive Museum currently occupies Confederate 1st Tennessee Director of the Tennessee State three floors in the James K. Polk Infantry. The flag was captured Museum said. “We consider Building, located at Fifth and in Virginia during the summer ourselves the caretakers of Deaderick Streets in Nashville. Find This is of 1861. Wally! Senator Henry explained Do Not that he chose this artifact “for Confuse with two main reasons: One: Video Review any other Nashville was known as “Rock Wally rooster! City” before the name “Music By Sharon Satterfield City” came along. Two: The Westview Rooster and Company B included a soldier The Whole Wide World the renowned author’s girl- named George Driver who was This powerful love story friend, a school teacher by the WIN killed in battle in Kentucky in stars Vincent D’Onofrio who’s name of Novalyne Price. The 1862. He was the son of Captain most known for his leading role couple couldn’t have been William Driver who is famed in Law and Order: Criminal more contradictory – with his FREE MOVIE TICKETS for his devotion to the Union Intent. He does a terrific job wild, unorthodox imagination (Old Glory). His son was equal- portraying the pulp fiction and values, and her more Play the “Where’s Wally” contest and win 2 ly devoted to the Confederate writer, Robert Howard. Born in reserved, conservative view- movie passes to Bellevue’sRegal 12 Cinema. cause.” 1906 and dying at the young points. But, as often happens, “Wally” is hidden somewhere in an ad in the “It has been an exciting and age of thirty, Howard’s short these two opposites attracted, paper (or maybe not). When you find him, send educational process for the life was mostly spent creating and they engaged in a roller his position to the Westview office on the members of the Arts Caucus to such famous, fictional charac- coaster relationship which work with the Tennessee State attached coupon. If you feel certain he is not in, ters as Conan the Barbarian. ended in tragedy. Museum and choose artifacts Zellweger plays the role of Zellweger earned an Oscar, send in the coupon saying “no Wally.” A drawing Golden Globe, Screen Actors is held each Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. If you Guild Award and BAFTA for win, come by the Westview office and pick up her role in Cold Mountain. She your passes. You can fax or mail your entry to: also won Golden Globes for Nurse Betty and Chicago. WALLY THE ROOSTER This week’s winner: Among her other films are One P.O. Box 210183 Rachel Peterson True Thing, Me, Myself and Nashville, TN 37221 Last week’s Wally Irene, Jerry Maguire, Dazed and Confused, Reality Bites, or fax to 662-0946 Always Green Grass White Oleander and Cinderella Man. In addition, she won an I found Wally, now enter me in the contest! Academy Award nomination Name: for her hilarious performance Address: City: in Bridget Jones’ Diary. To see a true love story Zip: Phone: with two, great actors, rent The Wally’s location Whole Wide World from your neighborhood video store. Page 12 -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers Westview Camp Section How To Choose A Summer Camp Summer camp can be you decide on the camp you whether you are ready, try a an exciting time, and it can will attend. day camp first. Go hiking give you a chance to meet Do you really want to and camping first, and learn new people and learn about go? 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Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 11 Invention: Children Learn Skills for Success CChhiiggggeerr RRiiddggee Bed & Breakfast During Week-Long Summer Program Horseback Riding Academy It may only be March, but educators in the Nashville area luted town. At other sites, chil- Summer Horse Camp space is limited in programs applaud our programs and dren will design roller coasters z Ten 5-day sessions coming to the area this summer make an effort to bring them and other miniature amuse- z School-aged children may register for one or all ten sessions that will inspire invention and into their neighborhood ment park rides, create safe z Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm creative thinking for elemen- schools.” vehicles as they study physics, z Discounts for early registration, multiple tary-aged children. The week-long Camp and brainstorm about how to sessions or siblings Participants across the Invention program is sched- get off the alien Planet ZAK. z After-care available for a small, Consider bringing the whole additional fee family to Chigger Ridge while Nashville metro region will uled at the following sites: In addition to these activi- the kids are in Horse Camp! z Limited enrollment learn the power of brainstorm- June 2-6 – McFadden ties, children at all Camp 952-4354 - 1060 Hwy 70 - Pegram ing, teamwork and trial-and- School of Excellence in Invention locations take apart error experimentation when Murfreesboro, directed by Dr. old appliances and use the (just 12 minutes from the Bellevue Mall) Call Jane Crisp for more information. Camp Invention arrives at nine Clark Blair; Friendship parts to construct inventions of schools in the Nashville area Christian School in Lebanon, their own. They also learn this summer. directed by Rhiannon Brazzell. about various inventors, study Open to children entering June 7-11 – Gower the patenting process, and keep first through sixth grades, the Elementary in Nashville, a journal regarding the creation Camp Invention program fos- directed by Jennifer Pettus. of their inventions. ters science and math literacy June 9-13 – Eakin Throughout each day, chil- as children create dozens of Elementary in Nashville, dren participate in hands-on, innovative projects throughout directed by Roxie Ross; interactive activities that the camp week. Camp Barfield Elementary in encourage creativity, team- Invention was created in 1990 Murfreesboro, directed by Lisa work and inventive solutions. by the National Inventors Hall Ketner. The program features a low of Fame Foundation, and June 16-20 – Charlotte staff-child ratio, with one staff receives support from the Park in Nashville, directed by member for every eight chil- United States Patent and Dr. Christopher Marczak; dren. Trademark Office. During Lascassas Elementary in Prices range from 2007, more than 60,000 chil- Lascassas, directed by Jackie $185-205 with various dis- dren from 48 states attended Williams. counts available in March. the Camp Invention program. June 23-27 – Shayne This fee includes daily snacks “As the United States con- Elementary in Nashville, and a t-shirt. There is also an tinues efforts to improve sci- directed by Tracy Gibson; additional discount for online ence and math literacy for chil- Thurman Francis in Smyrna, registrants. Registrations dren, the Camp Invention pro- directed by Tracy Townes. received after May 31 requires gram strives to introduce basic Two different curricula a $20 late processing fee. Each science terminology and a lot modules will be presented at program is limited to 110 chil- of hands-on experimentation different school sites. Among dren. so that participants become activities, children at some For additional information engaged in science at very sites will plan and take an regarding curriculum or to reg- early ages,” say Regional imaginary trip to Mars, reno- ister, visit www.campinven- Coordinator Judi Colloredo. vate an art museum’s sculpture tion.org or call (800) 968- “We are pleased that so many garden, and help rebuild a pol- 4332.

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Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 15 Red Cross Training Event at Bellevue United Methodist Church on Emergency Shelter Operations By Marc Lyon shelter sites and the volunteers The Red Cross has certified tions. One of those churches- area. He said that the recent The Nashville area Red to staff them in the event of an five Bellevue churches as pos- Bellevue United Methodist— storms are a reminder of the Cross is seeking more disaster emergency. sible sites for shelter opera- will host a Red Cross sponsored need for volunteers to be as pre- training session on Saturday, pared as possible before the March 29th, as a prelude to unexpected happens. Less than forming a shelter host team. 24 hours after leaders of The Red Cross will start Bellevue church agreed to help the training at 9:00 a.m. at the form the local Red Cross shel- church located at 7501 Old ter host team several Midstate Harding Road across from the communities not far from the Masonic Lodge. Registration church were struck by severe will start at 8:30 a.m. All inter- storms and tornadoes resulting ested persons in the Bellevue in loss of life and property. community are invited to That fact is not lost on Norm attend. Wayne Adams, the Red Nuismer, one of the church Cross volunteer director of leaders. shelter operations, is scheduled “We had just met with the to facilitate the 3-hour training. Red Cross leaders the evening Norm Nuismer, chair of the of February 4th one day before Trustees at Bellevue United the tornadoes hit. Our church Methodist, hopes the training has been designated as a Red event attracts persons from Cross shelter location for sever- throughout the entire Bellevue (Continued on next page)

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Page 16 -- Wednesday, March 5, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers al years. We need to know statewide were activated by the the shelter in the immediate help us meet this goal.” ested in becoming a member of more about what we can do as a Red Cross for up to seven days aftermath of the tornados that Peters said the training is a shelter host team may call the community to ensure that the in response to the February 5th first hit Castalian Springs in open to everyone in the church office at 646-4146 or shelter is set up and operated tornados in Tennessee. One of Sumner County before moving Bellevue area who is interested contact the Red Cross Disaster safely and effectively in the the churches that opened as a on to the north and east. in participating. Persons inter- Services office at 250-4300 event we are called into action Red Cross designated shelter Peters said having trained by the Red Cross,” said was Hartsville Pike Church of hosts available to serve in the Nuismer, chairperson of the Christ in Gallatin. event of an emergency is a crit- church’s Trustees. Ron Taylor, the coordinator ical cog in the Red Cross shelter Nuismer said that a recent of the Gallatin church’s host program. report by the National Oceanic team and shelter operations, “Having a trained host and Atmospheric Administra- said the volunteers have learned team in place enhances and tion (NOAA) indicates that a great deal about responding to increases our response capabili- Tennessee is now considered at an emergency from serving tor- ties. It is so important to be up higher risk for more tornado nado victims last year and this and going as quickly as possible activity as the busy spring month in Sumner, Trousdale in the event of a disaster. Red weather season nears. and Macon counties. Cross trained volunteers may Other churches in the “I don’t believe we have not be able to get to the site Bellevue community designat- had the training (Red Cross quickly enough and so it is ed by the local Red Cross Shelter Host Team) yet. To a comforting to know that the Disaster Services Unit as shel- certain extent we continue to fly local host team can get things ter sites include Bellevue by the seat of our pants but we started,” said Peters. Church of Christ, Bellevue are learning. Our experience as Peters said the tasks Baptist, Bellevue Presbyterian a shelter host team started with assigned to a local host team are and Redeemer Lutheran. last year’s tornados in Gallatin. not difficult. Red Cross Chief Program This year our operations were a “It’s just the basics like Officer Tom Peters said that 25 little bit smoother. The first turning the lights on, putting up shelter host teams are already in time is a big learning experi- Red Cross Shelter signs, wel- operation throughout the 11- ence. For things to work you coming disaster victims to the county area served by the have to have the backing of shelter, setting up cots, provid- Nashville Area Red Cross. The folks in your church and coming drinks and snacks, and shelter host team program, munity,” said Taylor, who said establishing communications,” however, is still in it’s infancy that over 20 members of the said Peters. “Our long-range with many more shelter loca- church helped out during the goal is to make our Red Cross tions and volunteers needed first 24 hours the shelter was in service region one of the safest according to Peters. operation. Taylor said that over areas in the country. Forming Peters said 11 shelters 30 storm victims were served at and training host teams will Westview Worship Pages

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Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 17 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Health care provider seeks day in court, says attorney By Richard Edmondson female employees, one of allegations of sexual bat- An attorney representing whom was only 17 years old tery,” Holman said. “We a White Bluff health care at the time of the incident, started investigating that provider accused of sexual said Detective Mike Holman case, and then we had a sec- battery said last week his of the White Bluff Police ond victim who was a past client is “shocked” by the Department. employee a couple of years allegations made against him Simon has been indicted ago, and who made allega- and looks forward to clearing by the Dickson County tions that she also was a vic- his name in court. Grand Jury on three counts of tim.” Edwin Simon, a nurse sexual battery and is current- Holman said that of the Dragon in Need of Home practitioner and founder of ly free on bond. three counts, one involves the White Bluff Family “We had a victim come the minor, and the other two We don't know if his name is "Puff", but he is eager Health Care Center, 2204 to us in December of last were filed in connection with to make friends--just like most dragons! Puff is on Highway 47, is charged with year, a juvenile, who was Simon’s alleged actions offer at the Elements Antiques and Gifts shop on inappropriately touching two working there part time, with against the older female Highway 70 in White Bluff. employee. But Doak Patton, a Dinner and Bingo make for family fun Nashville attorney representing Simon, said his client If you think an evening of pened to work out going to have from dinner, Bingo, and the chance this way, but one of one week to the wants the truth to come out to win some pretty nifty the prizes up for other. And every- and believes he will be vindi- prizes—all for the nominal grabs this month is body wins. cated by the judicial process. investment of five dollars— a rendition of Everybody wins one “Since the first day I met sounds like a good deal, Leonardo da time, then after Edwin he has maintained his you’re right—it is. Vinci’s The Last everybody wins one innocence vehemently. He That’s why you might Supper. time, you can win as has declared himself inno- want to check out Brenda “We’ve got a many times as you cent, and I think the best McClelland’s monthly extrav- Lord’s Supper pic- want to,” she said. thing at this point is—we are aganzas at the White Bluff ture—it’s a very “On Friday looking forward to a court Community Center—an event long one and it’s nights we have all date and to make sure the which includes a king’s ban- real pretty,” said different ages. Some truth gets out there,” he said. quet of buffet goodies and a McClelland. “It’s people bring their “He’s very shocked over it, fast-paced night of the gentle- not painted, it looks Gary and Hilda Moran hail from Lima, New York children. And we and the only thing is for us to (just south of Rochester) and last Saturday took manly sport known as Bingo. like it’s on cop- have a lot of men go to court and have hearings “We play about a hundred per—you know in an evening of music provided by Southland, at who come—men and see what the other side games of Bingo and we give how they punch the Community Center. The Morans are devoted like to play Bingo has to say basically.” away some nice prizes. It’s them out in copper fans of country music. too. For five dollars five dollars, but that’s just for and all? It looks like that. It’s pretty much what accounts for they can’t go anywhere else Patton said the case the supper. We don’t charge really beautiful.” it. and have that much fun, and could potentially damage for the Bingo,” says McClelland has been The Wednesday lunches they usually end up with their Simon’s professional stand- McClelland. cooking lunches and dinners are mainly geared for seniors, five dollars worth back (in ing, even if he is eventually A “hundred games” may for White Bluff-area seniors but the thing to remember prizes). We have a lot of home cleared of the charges. be a slight overstatement, but for probably more years than about the one-Friday-night-a- interior pieces given to us. We “Nobody wants to have the point is you’re guaranteed she would care to remem- month affairs are that they’re have some Avon pieces donat- to go through this, and this is an evening of wholesome fun ber—and the proceeds from for anybody, young and old ed to us,” she added. all very new for Edwin. It’s and entertainment. the Bingo dinners go to help alike. And always there are McClelland says several bad for his whole family. He McClelland’s soirees at the that enterprise along. prizes—many and varied—to local businesses have provid- wants to clear his name. It’s Community Center are held Senior lunches are held at be given away. ed sponsorship, but she could going to be scarring for his one Friday night each month. the Community Center each “We have cigarette always use additional dona- reputation for some time. But This month the date will be Wednesday after noon, cour- lighters, pocket knives, dish- tions—of things like craft he adamantly maintains his es, flower arrangements—we March 21—which of course tesy of McClelland, who does pieces, jewelry, or home décor innocence.” also happens to be Good most of the cooking herself. A have a little bit of everything. items—to give away. Anyone Simon is scheduled for Friday. kind heart and a natural affin- Different people donate, and who can help should call arraignment on Monday. Now it may have just hap- ity for elderly people—that’s we never know what we’re McClelland at 797-2919. Great Time Had By All At Kingston Springs’ Leapfest

The Leap Year birthday boy who turned 1...... actually 4...... with the King and Queen of Leap Fest.

Cub Scout Pack 40 Announces Pinewood Derby Winners

Pack 40 recently held its cessful family activities in Cub ior, teaches lifelong values, and annual pinewood derby race at Scouting. Pinewood derby cars strengthens the bonds of the Harpeth Valley Elementary are small wooden models that family. Educational activities School on Highway 100. Cub Scouts make with help are designed to assist parents in Race winners include 1st from their families. Then they strengthening character, devel- Place - Caleb Jones, 2nd Place - race the cars in competition. oping good citizenship, and Jack Elliott, 3rd Place - Jacob The cars are powered by gravi- enhancing personal fitness. The Skibbie, 4th Place - Scott ty and run down a track. Most advancement system is geared Heiny, 5th Place - Austin Lynn, packs have a pinewood derby towards scouts accomplishing and alternate - Caleb Woods. In every year. It can be run indoors goals, receiving recognition, the best design category, 1st or outdoors. Every boy can and designed as a positive sup- Place went to Ian Marshall, 2nd design and build his own port mechanism. Place - Jake Wiseman, and 3rd "grand prix" car to enter in the For more information Place - Jakey Hortman. These race. about Cub Scout Pack 40, visit scouts received trophies and The cub scouting program www.cubscouts pack40.org or ribbons for their winnings and centers on building positive the Middle Tennessee Boy every scout who raced that values and skills that will last a Scouts website at www.mtcb- night received a participation lifetime. It involves a variety of sa.org or by calling Chris Jones, ribbon. family activities, outings, com- Pack 40 Cubmaster at 343- The pinewood derby is one munity outreach activities, 2627. of the most popular and suc- encourages good moral behav- Bellevue, Hillwood, H.G. Hill and Westmeade Team Up For Multi-School Yard Sale March 29

IT’S BACK!!!! Come one, ing twist! Hillwood High and the PTO at the elementary your local schools at the same schools starting on March 26th. come all to the 4th annual Yard School, Bellevue Middle school. That means a HUGE time.Do you have items you A receipt of donation will be Sale, Bake Sale, and Car wash School, H. G. Hill Middle sale with many more items to want to donate? We need dona- given. to be held at Bellevue Middle School and Westmeade choose from! tions from the community! If you have any additional School on Saturday March 29th Elementary School are coming This benefit sale is a prece- Clean out your closets, your questions, you can call one of from 7:30 a.m. till 4 p.m., rain together to work as a team to dent setting event for our sheds and your attics. the participating schools or you or shine. benefit the band programs at schools. Come be a part of it! Donations will be accepted at can call Cindy Smith at 352- This year, there is an excit- the middle and high schools Find some great deals and help each of the participating 2070.

Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 19 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 'Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda' a night to fulfill musical theatre dreams Every actor has that dream weren't the right age or race to program," Scott said. "Even at Bon Aqua and Caitlin Teal chase tickets, call (615) 740- role, that one song he or she get the role. The song might be retirement age, he found some- Little of Clarksville. 5601. would just love to sing on stage, from an obscure show that we'll thing new to enjoy when he got For more information on The Renaissance Center is but for some reason never had probably never present or it involved in theatre. Mel Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A a fine arts education and per- the opportunity. might be from a musical that is brought a unique style to every Night of Musical Theatre, call forming arts center at 855 The Renaissance Center's still on Broadway or on tour role, whether he was a tree in (615) 740-5600 or visit The Highway 46 S in Dickson, Theatre Arts Department pres- and the performance rights The Wizard of Oz, playing Renaissance Center's Web site just 35 miles west of Nashville ents a night of all those unful- haven't been released yet. Sitting Bull in Annie Get Your at www.rcenter.org. To pur- on Interstate 40 at exit 172. filled dreams in a benefit for the Whatever the case, this is a Gun, wearing a Viking helmet Mel Romine Memorial night to make that dream come in The Sound of Music or Scholarship Fund on true. counting his trips around Rome Wednesday, March 26. "Any of our Renaissance in A Funny Thing Happened on Dickson County Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Players members or past or cur- the Way to the Forum. A Night of Musical Theatre is a rent members of the "Everyone who ever night where Renaissance Renaissance Repertory Theatre worked in a show with Mel Pets of the Week Players community theatre Company, our in-house profes- grew to love him and anyone members and past and current sional acting troupe, can sign who saw a show that Mel was members of the Renaissance up to sing that dream song in in understands exactly why we Repertory Theatre Company our Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda created The Mel Scene Stealer will have the chance to sing production. It promises to be a Award at the annual Jimmy those songs on stage. night that can include almost Awards. Even at the time of his Tickets for the 7 p.m. show anything." illness and eventual passing, he are $10 and all proceeds benefit Anyone interested in par- had been cast as the narrator for the scholarship fund established ticipating in Woulda, Coulda, our regional premiere of by the Renaissance Players to Shoulda can contact Scott at Disney's Beauty and the Beast. assist a graduating senior who (615) 740-5551 or There was no show or role that has participated in the commu- [email protected]. Mel didn't enjoy and bring a lit- nity theatre program at The The Mel Romine tle extra life to. I'm sure if he Renaissance Center in Dickson. Scholarship Fund was estab- was still with us, he would sign "This will truly be an eclec- lished in memory of Mel up to sing something outra- tic night of entertainment," said Romine, a member of the geous for Woulda, Coulda, Amy Scott, managing director Renaissance Players who per- Shoulda." of the Renaissance Players. formed in several productions Since its creation following "Every actor has a song he or at the center before his death in Romine's death, the Mel she has always wanted to sing. 2004. Romine Scholarship has been But it might have been a song "Mel was one of our early awarded to Sarah Arnold of How adorable! Holly & Noel are eight weeks old and for a different gender, or they stars in our community theatre Nashville, Hannah Durgin of sweeties! They are looking for a forever home, hopefully with each other. They love to be held for long periods of time YES series sets auditions for and to sleep in a basket. These kittens are in a foster home. .Merlin is a 5 year old Dalmatian and blue heeler mix who was found as a stray. He is up to date on all shots/pre- 'Disney's Cinderella Kids' ventions and is neutered. He adores his people and likes to snuggle. Merlin is in a foster home. The timeless fairy tale Rehearsals for the show charm its way into the heart of meets the magic of Disney in a will be 4-6 p.m. Monday- audience members of all ages stage adaptation of a treasured Friday beginning March 31. and remind everyone that animated film when the Young Tickets for the YES series dreams really can come true. Entertainers on Stage series at production of Disney's "The YES series is a great The Renaissance Center in Cinderella Kids are $7 for way for children to get involved Dickson presents Disney's adults and $5 for seniors over in a theatre production whether Cinderella Kids April 26-27. 55 and children 12 and under. it is for the first time or 10th Now in its third season, the Performances will be at 2 p.m. time," said Amy Scott, director YES series at The Renaissance Saturday and Sunday, April 26 of the YES series and the Center is an opportunity for stu- and 27, in the center's show's director. "They get the dents ages 6-18 to perform in Performance Hall. opportunity to work with and and work behind the scenes on Disney's Cinderella Kids is learn from the professionals in a production specifically select- a special adaptation of the ani- the Theatre Arts Department at ed for young actors. Students mated movie Cinderella The Renaissance Center, from audition for roles, rehearse with designed to be performed by actors to musical directors to the center's theatre profession- students. It is the familiar story choreographers to technical als and present the show in the of poor Cinderella, who is end- directors. Even students who center's Performance Hall. lessly mistreated by her wicked want to get involved in theatre Auditions for the YES stepmother and stepsisters. but aren't quite ready to be on series production of Disney's When Cinderella is denied the stage can be a part of the stage Cinderella Kids will be 9 a.m.- chance to go to the Royal Ball crew and help with scenery, 12 p.m. Saturday, March 29, and left behind, her Fairy lights, sound, costumes and and are open to actors ages 6- Godmother steps in with a little more." 18. Children auditioning will magic to make Cinderella's For more information on need to be present through the dream come true. the YES series production of entire audition period and With a beautiful score that Disney's Cinderella Kids or should prepare 16 measures of includes popular songs like A auditions, contact Scott at (615) a song with the sheet music in Dream Is a Wish Your Heart 740-5551 or amy.scott@ the correct key or an accompa- Makes and the classic Bibbidi- rcenter.org. To purchase tickets, For more information, please call 615-446-PETS (7387) niment CD or tape. Bobbidi-Boo, this musical will call (615) 740-5601. or visit HSDC’s Web site at: www.Dickson Humane.org Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Franklin Noon Rotary Club Hosts Annual Rodeo Tighten your cinch and sit year and it keeps getting big- deep in the saddle! The ger and better." The Club has Franklin rodeo returns with all hosted the rodeo in Franklin the excitement, power and for 59 years. action pro rodeo offers! Proceeds from each year’s More than 300 pro rodeo event are given to charities cowboys and cowgirls will and not for profit organiza- compete in Franklin at the tions in the community. Last Williamson County Ag Center year, $40,000 was presented on May 15-17 in 7 events, to 5 area organizations. This including bucking horse rid- year’s recipients have not yet ing, roping, steer wrestling, been determined. women’s barrel racing, and A Round-Up Party will everybody’s favorite, bull rid- kick off rodeo week on Friday, ing! May 9, and the annual parade The Franklin Rodeo is a takes place Saturday, May 10. favorite of fans in middle Tickets to the rodeo and Tennessee. "People like the Round-up Party will be avail- inherent danger of rodeo, able at the Cowboy Store along with the romance of the (615-591-7959) in early April. American cowboy," said Tickets will also be available Franklin Noon Rotary Club online at www.franklin president Pat Dunn. rodeo.com. For more informa- "Everybody grows up wanting tion, visit www.franklin- to be a cowboy at one time or rodeo.com or call 615-591- Bull riding, voted the planet's most dangerous sport, will be one of 7 events another. We’re just proud to 7959. bring rodeo to Franklin each featured at this year's Franklin Rodeo May 15-17, 2008. Bethlehem Players Present Father of the Bride The beloved comedy Stanley Banks, learning his being played by an adorable, started in 1997 by BUMC Tomatoes.” For more informa- “Father Of The Bride” heads daughter is announcing her married couple, Scott and Music and Arts Director Harry tion, visit www.bethlehe- down the aisle into Franklin engagement out of nowhere. Anne Meriwether,” Osborne Robinson as a community out- mumc.com. area community theatre April He is thrown into a dither as said. “Anne had previously reach and a unique version of Located off Hillsboro 4 – 13 at Bethlehem United the guest list grows larger been on the Bethlehem stage “church softball.” Since its Road in the Franklin’s Methodist Church, 2419 each day and the household as a teenager in “Meet Me In inception, the Bethlehem Grassland Community. From Bethlehem Loop, just off falls into hilarious turmoil. St. Louis.” Players have successfully Nashville, travel Hillsboro Hillsboro Road. “We have a talented and Each year the Bethlehem staged for packed audiences Road south toward Franklin. Long before “Father of terrific cast who bring this Players selects a benefiting “Music Man,” “Fiddler On Turn at traffic light onto Old the Bride” was a hit movie, family-friendly production to charity for their productions. The Roof,” “Musical Comedy Hillsboro Road. First left onto Caroline Francke’s adaptation life. Area actor Johnny This year, donations will be Murders of 1940,” “Steel Bethlehem Loop. BUMC is of Edward Streeter’s popular Peppers adds depth and humor accepted to help underwrite a Magnolias,” “Arsenic and Old located on the right at 2419 novel was a successful stage to the character of beloved BUMC Mission Team travel- Lace”, “Meet Me in St. Bethlehem Loop. Event night play. Theatre veteran Dietz curmudgeon Stanley Banks ing in July to Cuba to assist Louis,” “Neil Simon’s number: 615/582-0554. Osborne returns to the and is ably joined by comedic the Methodist church in the Rumors,” and “Bad Year for Bethlehem Players as director actress Deborah Robinson. A renovation of an Old Havana of this timeless comedy which charming twist to our produc- building being converted into revolves around the father, tion is the bride and groom are a seminary to train pastors and Dinner & a Movie with other church leaders. “Father Of The Bride” Williamson Democrats will be held April 4, 5, 6, 11, “Dinner and a Movie” will be the theme of the Williamson 12, and 13 at 7 p.m. with gen- County Democratic Party’s March potluck dinner meeting eral admission tickets $15.00 Thursday March 6 at Williamson County Democratic Party Dinner shows are April 8 and headquarters in Franklin. Michael Moore’s film Sicko, which 10 beginning at 4:45 p.m. and illuminates the failings of the U.S. healthcare system, will be tickets are $20.00. For reser- shown after dinner. vations, contact the The Potluck Dinner is open to the public and will begin at 6:30 at WCDP headquarters at 112-B East Fowlkes Street, off Bethlehem Players at (615) Columbia Avenue five blocks south of Five Points in down- 791-6456, ext. 2 or town Franklin. Guests are invited to bring a dish, but it is not [email protected]. necessary. Children are welcome.Potluck-goers will also hear Group reservations are avail- WCDP plans for door-to-door canvassing and a phone-banking able for parties of ten or more party in March. with a 10% discount. The Williamson County Democratic Party is one of only The Bethlehem Players five county organizations in Tennessee to maintain a year- are celebrating their 11th year round Democratic Party headquarters. Father of the Bride is being staged at Bethlehem UMC of exceptional family enter- For more information, contact WCDP chairman Todd April 4 – 13 and stars, Scott Meriwether, Anne tainment. The Players were Sharp at 615-790-3659 or email: [email protected]. Meriwether, Debbie Robinson and Johnny Peppers. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Red Cross eyes possible Fairview training program for Fairview News By Richard Edmondson of anything, any commitments scheduled anything for been talking to in the past, that Briefs from enough people for a full Fairview. But I told Debby if she could come up with 15 Business Expo American Red Cross class yet, so we have not Rainey, who is the one I’ve (Continued on page 23) The Fairview Area training in basic CPR and first Chamber of Commerce will aid, scheduled for this month sponsor its 4th annual Business in Franklin, is already filled, Franklin’s Page Middle School Expo Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at the however it’s possible similar Rec Center. classes could be held in The event will include Fairview at some point— donates to Tornado Relief Fund food, door prizes, and exhibits should there be sufficient by some 40 area businesses. local interest. Tom Lawrence of WAKM That’s the word from Radio will be on hand from 5- Norm Hoffman, disaster serv- 6 p.m. Sponsors include the ices coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of Williamson County chapter of Fairview, Byrd’s Service and the American Red Cross. Collision Center, 5/3 Bank, “Unfortunately the basic Dixon Center of Chiropractic, classes like first aid and CPR, ERA Pacesetters, Horizon that we offer every month, are Travel Center, Sonic, H.G. Hill, already filled for March,” said Food Lion, Pizza Hut, and Hoffman, who last week Signs by Beep. announced a full schedule of Chamber spokesperson training classes, including Mitzi Mangrum says booth instruction in disaster pre- spaces are still available. paredness, client case work, Booths are $50 for chamber serving people with disabili- members and $100 for non- ties, as well as first aide and members, which includes a CPR for adults, children, and one-year membership. Call infants. 799-9290. “Here locally in Franklin The students in Ashley Harris' Teen Leadership Class at Franklin's Page we do an adult CPR, an Crafts show with Easter Middle School collected $600 and a $50 gift card for the Western Williamson infant/child CPR, and a first Bunny aid class every month,” he Tornado Relief Fund. Pictured (l to r) are Kathie Tharpe of United Way of Don’t miss the 12th added. Williamson County, the students of the Teen Leadership class, and teacher Annual Fairview Spring Craft The schedule announced Ashley Harris. Show at the Rec Center this last weeks includes both Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Nashville and Franklin class show brings together the coun- schedules—with Franklin Commissioners to consider ty’s best crafters, including, classes for March largely now florists, jewelers, candle mak- filled, though space remains ramping up city hall security ers, woodworkers, and for April—but Hoffman says painters—all featuring original he has had discussions with While an agenda for this security apparatus, possibly a desire that it be added to the handmade crafts and home Debby Rainey, director of the week’s meeting of the Board of metal detector, at city hall. agenda of the next board meet- décor. Fairview Meals on Wheels Commissioners had not been “I had spoken to ing—the meeting that will be Also the Easter Bunny is program, about possibly set- published as of close of week- Commissioner Hall about it, held tomorrow night. scheduled to make an appear- ting up classes in Fairview as end, one item which may come and I know he has spoke with (Continued on page 23) well. It all depends on the up for discussion is security at (Police) Chief (Terry) Harris— (Continued on page 23) numbers—specifically city hall. it’s come to the time I thought whether or not at least 15 peo- The subject was in fact we need to get some protective More on Bowie Stables ple sign up. brought up at the last board measures in here,” Arney said, “If we could come up meeting by Commissioner adding that “our own judge Bowie Park Stables has immediate openings in with a group of folks that are Eddie Arney, who said that doesn’t even feel comfortable” the main barn for 8 lucky horses an is located at there in Fairview, then we’ll because of “things that have when presiding over city court. 7431 Crow Cut Road in Fairview. They can be try to schedule something and been happening around the The suggestion seemed to country” the time has come to win support from other com- reached online at www.BowieParkStables.com have our instructors come consider installing some sort of missioners, who expressed a See their ad in today’s newspaper there. Now we have not heard Fairview News Briefs... Red Cross Training... (Cont. from Fairview page) (Continued from Fairview page) ance, greeting children and pos- Transportation is by motor locks and will require separate dedicated folks who would commit to a class, then we would ing for pictures, starting at 1 coach from the Franklin keys to open. Activities will do what we could to find an instructor to come out there and p.m. Sponsors are Food Lion, Recreation Complex, 1120 also include hiking, crafts, and teach them.” Hickory Home Barbeque, and Hillsboro Rd. Call 790-5719 games. Hoffman was the Red Cross’ Fairview service center super- McDonalds. ex. 10. Kids will get to find out visor last month after tornadoes swept through the area causing Call 799-9331. exactly what a park ranger does extensive property damage, and he says he began talking with Easter Ceramics in “Camp Ranger”, June 23-27. Rainey at that time about the possibility of setting up a volun- Archaeology and The Rec Center will offer Special guest park rangers from teer training program here. the Bible an Easter Ceramics class for around the state will bring “I told her we were more than willing to come out there and Does archaeology support kids in two age groups on interesting items from their give classes, not only just on CPR and first aid, but also on the the Bible as being true? Dr. Friday, March 14. Hop on over parks, while kids will also learn disaster preparedness, and I teach those classes myself, so I told Dale Manor, professor of and paint your very own Easter search and rescue, hiking and her it was no problem for me to come out there as long as she Archaeology and Bible at ceramic piece to fill an Easter tracking skills, and how to read could give me some commitment from folks there that they are Harding University in Searcy, basket. Cost is just $4 per per- a map. actually interested in taking the classes,” he said. AK, will deliver a series of lec- son. Learning about the park’s Rainey says so far response has been limited, but that any tures at Fairview Church of Class times are 4-5 p.m. for three forests will be the order of area residents interested in undergoing such training should call Christ based upon his knowl- ages 4-7, and 5-6 p.m. for ages the day for “Camp Forest”, July her office at 799-0424. edge gained in research and 8-12. Registration is required 7-11. Kids will explore parts of Hoffman said that when emergency medical situations actual field excavations in by calling 799-9331. the park that most people don’t arise, the presence of someone skilled in CPR or first aid can Israel. see, and at the week’s end often mean the difference between life and death—but he says Manor will discuss how Severe weather campers will plant their own that due to resource limitations class sizes tend to be kept archaeology enhances our spotters needed tree in Bowie Nature Park. small. understanding of the Bible, You can help save lives and Currently already filled, “We usually do about 18 in our classroom up here, because covering topics such as the his- property by becoming a severe “Camp Splash”, July 21-25, that’s how much space we have and how many dummies for the tory of Jerusalem, the war weather spotter for the National will be all about water and get- training mannequins that we use. We try to keep it at no more between Hezekiah and the Weather Service. There will be ting wet, as kids explore the than 18, plus once you get 18 folks in there and they’re trying Assyrians, and the spread of a spotter’s training course held lakes, rivers, and streams in the to do CPR, people start bumping elbows and stuff like that.” Christianity and the first centu- at the Bowie Park Nature park, familiarizing themselves The mannequins are used in both the adult and child CPR ry Church. Center on Sat. March 15 from also with the creatures that live classes, he said. Programs will take place 1-4 p.m. in them. A river hike and pic- Classes will be given in Nashville this Thursday, Friday, this Sunday at 9 and 10 a.m. Spotters pass on vital nic—along with a special sur- and Saturday on “Logistics” of disaster preparedness, and 6 p.m. (a different topic at “ground truth” information to prise—will end the week. “Working with Total Diversity”, and Serving People with each time), and also Mon., forecasters during severe Call 799-5544 ex. 2 for Disabilities”. For information call the Nashville Area Red Tue., and Wed. evenings at 7 weather events, becoming not registration and information. Cross at 250-4296. p.m. only eyes and ears for National Registration forms are also Registration is still available for two classes to be offered The Fairview Church of Weather Service personnel but available online at in Franklin later this month—“Fulfilling our Mission in Christ is located at 2001 also for the community as a www.fairview-tn.org. Franklin”, 6-10 p.m. on March 18; and “Client Case Work in Fairview Blvd. Call 799-2925. whole. Franklin,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 19, while the Franklin Participants must be at Library photo schedule for April includes “Adult CPR”, 6-10 p.m. April 16; Community leaders least 13 years of age. Call 799- display—and more “Infant/Child CPR”, 6-10 p.m. April 17; and “First Aid”, 6-10 recognized 5544, ex. 2. p.m. April 19. United Way of Williamson At the Fairview Public Franklin classes are held at 129 W. Fowlkes St., suite 100. County last week recognized Easter Bunny breakfast Library this month—a photo For additional information call 790-5785. area businesses, schools, and The Rec Center offers display of the work of local res- governments for their outstand- Breakfast with the Easter ident Scott Schrecker will be on ing efforts in United Way’s Bunny for children ages 10 and view. Schrecker owns a gallery 2007 campaigns. under Sat. March 22, 8-10 a.m. in Franklin. City Hall Security... Enterprise Rent-A-Car was Kids will enjoy a delicious “Spring has Sprung!” will (Continued from Fairview Page) named number one company, breakfast of pastries, fruit and be the theme for pre-school while Tractor Supply received juice for just $5 per child. story time sessions throughout “I personally think the officers do a great job, but I think that the Summit Award, given to a Parents and caregivers are March. Story hours are held we get such a large crowd in here that we’re not adequately pro- company for its service, leader- required to attend. Registration each Wed. at 10 a.m. for kids tected,” said Commissioner Wayne Hall. ship, and gifts—as well as out- is required. Call 799-9331. ages 3-5. “We’re not just looking at this for our benefit. It’s for the ben- standing support through an The library will also hold a efit of everyone who attends a meeting here. Because if somebody integral partnership with United Bowie Park Egg Hunt! basic skills computer class on does go ballistic, they don’t care who they shoot at,” Hall added. Way. The Comdata Corporation An Easter Egg Hunt will be March 20, 9-10 a.m. Limit 5. “I’ve spoken to Judge Taylor as well,” said Commissioner received the Rising Star Award. held in Bowie Nature Park— Call to register. Stuart Johnson. “He says it’s the only courtroom he’s presided over where he has to walk through the crowd to get to the bench. More than 15 awards were Saturday, March 23, beginning And the Friends of the He says he’s accompanied by two officers every time he does handed out to companies and promptly at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Public Library are still that.” individuals at a ceremony held Treehouse Playground area. seeking donations of books and Apparently discussions on the matter have already been held Tuesday of last week at the Fairview Middle School media products for their April with City Manager Shirley Forehand, who said she has begun Martin Center of Senior Beta Club will help hide the sale. Please take items that are pricing security systems for sale. in good shape, including ency- Citizens, Inc., in Brentwood. eggs and will also help younger “Commissioner Hall had mentioned this to me some time clopedias less than 10 years children to hunt. The hunt will back. I do have the information all ready so we can put that on the old, to the library during oper- Seniors trip be divided into 4 age groups, next agenda for you,” Forehand said, adding that the cost of a Williamson County’s Parks including a division for chil- ating hours. (No magazines or “walk-through” detector is “probably going to be somewhere and Recreation’s Seniors dren with disabilities. textbooks please.) Proceeds around five thousand.” Division will travel to This year’s sponsor is from the sale will go toward the “I think the board needs to consider it. I think we need to Nashville’s premiere urban Beverly Totty, ERA Pacesetter library’s Summer Reading instruct the city manager to bring it to the next board meeting— park for a tour of the historic Realty. Call 799-5544, ex. 2. Program for children. specific information for these devices and the cost,” Arney said. Parthenon on March 27. Call 799-0235. Tomorrow night’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. at city hall. The proud centerpiece of Bowie summer camps Centennial Park, the Parthenon, Registration is now avail- a full-scale replica of the able for Bowie Park’s summer ancient temple in Athens, day camps for kids. This year’s Greece, was built for the state’s itinerary features four separate, 1897 Centennial Exposition individually-themed camps, and features a 42-foot statue of each lasting a week. Athena. In “Camp Treasure Hunt”, Cost is $8 per person. June 9-13, young campers will Check-in time the day of the search for a treasure chest full trip is 1:15 p.m., with an esti- of goodies hidden somewhere mated return time of 4 p.m. in the park. The box has several

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Westview NEWSpapers www.westviewpublishing.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- Page 27 Second-Annual Richland Creek Run The second-annual the Middle Tennessee area. The 862-8400 or visit www.green- Richland Creek Run presented run will be an excellent pre- waysfornashville.org. by Dunn Chiropractic Clinic, a Country Music Marathon train- 5-mile timed and measured ing event. Jeff Edmonds won race, is scheduled for April 5, the inaugural Richland Creek 2008, at 8:00 a.m. The race Run and Tonya Lumphrey was will begin and end outside of the first woman to cross the fin- the Cohn Adult Learning ish line. Center, 4805 Park Avenue. The Participants can register in course winds through the advance online at Richland Creek Greenway and www.active.com or by com- Sylvan Park neighborhood. pleting and mailing a registra- This year’s course will encom- tion form downloaded from pass even more of the green- www.richlandcreekrun.com. way than last year. Pre-registration is $20 and Net proceeds from this race-day registration is $25. event will benefit Greenways Long-sleeve T-shirts are guar- for Nashville, a not-for-profit anteed to all pre-registered par- organization dedicated to the ticipants. These t-shirts will creation, protection, preserva- again feature the distinctive tion, and promotion of Hatch Show Print logo. Nashville greenways. Last For additional information year, the race raised more than about the Richland Creek Run, $5,000 for Greenways for visit Nashville, and organizers www.richlandcreekrun.com expect to top that number this or contact Jason Holleman at year. 269-6365. For additional infor- The Richland Creek Run is mation about Greenways for one of the few 5-mile events in Nashville, contact Jane Laub at

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