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‘The Best Little Catfish Place’ Opens Thursday 4 p.m. in Pegram Lovers of farm raised, grain fed catfish fillets, golden fried White Bluff chicken, jumbo butterfly shrimp and country-fried Angus steak‘n Liquor gravy will soon be able to sit down and order their favorites Tuesday thru Saturday nights. issue now Add those famous hushpuppies, slow cooked white beans, wedge-cut potatoes & creamy goes back homemade slaw and you’ve got yourself one fantastic tasting to city dinner! The 60 seat down-home style restaurant is located at 576 council Hwy 70 West, in the heart of Pegram, just 7 minutes West of Although White Bluff Bellevue. Hours of operation and Mark Rogers, longtime area weekends”. “Fantastic!” Association. Uncle Bud’s was voters have approved a liquor are: 4:00 PM till 9:00 PM Tues residents. Also onboard, Buddy Buddy Rogers and son sold to a franchise group in referendum, the city council thru Saturday. Plans are already Rogers, of Uncle Bud’s Catfish Mark opened the first Uncle 1989. on the drawing board to expand fame. Buddy says, “This restau- Bud’s Catfish restaurant in Following the sale of Uncle will still have to adopt alco- seating to 120 next spring. rant will be like the first Uncle Franklin, TN in May of 1980. Bud’s, Buddy & Mark opened hol-beverage-sales regula- The limited menu consists Bud’s Catfish in Franklin” “ The restaurant gained national and operated Mark & Bud’s tions before the new policy of farm raised, grain fed catfish This building has the same popularity and won many Catfish, Grampa’s Catfish, will officially become law. fillets, fried chicken, breaded home style atmosphere as the awards for outstanding service Catfish Express Take-Out, City officials have said in jumbo shrimp, Nick’s famous cottage on Hillsboro Road that and top-notch food quality. Tastebud’s Catfish and most the past that they would like BBQ, Tyson chicken tenders we converted in 1980.” During the mid-80’s, recently, “All I Do Is Fish” to draft regulations that would and country fried Angus steak “We opened with 65 seats, Buddy served as president of the Catering Service mobile hopefully prevent the opening w/gravy. All meals are served and grew to 210 seats within Nashville Area Restaurant kitchen. The mobile catfish of businesses functioning pri- with their famous homemade three years.” We were serving Association, and president of kitchen was voted “BEST OF marily as “bars” or “cocktail hushpuppies & creamy slaw, up to 550 dinners per night on the Tennessee Restaurant NASHVILLE” 2006/2007! slow cooked white beans, lounges.” Toward that end, a wedge-cut potatoes, sweet liquor-by-the-drink ordinance onion slice & kosher dill spears. Johnson, Bissell, & Sutton emerge might require, for instance, 0 grams trans fat cooking that restaurants maintain at oil is used exclusively. “In victorious in Fairview city election least fifty percent of their 1980, this oil cost seven dollars sales in food. Other options— for each five gallon can”, says By Richard Edmondson replace Darrell Mangrum, a Bissell described the sup- such as requiring eateries to co-owner Mark Rogers. “Now, Fairview commissioner for the port he received from voters as have a certain number of the cost is $27.00 per can, but Much like the rest of the past14 years, and Wayne Hall, a “humbling experience,” and tables for customer seating— we will never sacrifice our qual- nation, Fairview voters seemed who has served on the board for said that while he had anticipat- might also be considered. ity for a cheaper product!” to be in the mood for change eight. ed a respectable showing at the Owners are Craig James last week, bringing two new According to figures from polls, he had not expected to The next council meeting faces to the city’s Board of the Williamson County Election win. is scheduled for December 2. Commissioners. Commission, Johnson garnered “I think the desire to see While the balloting in last CORRECTION While voters did indeed re- 1,464 votes, compared to 1,441 change played a big part in the week’s election was close, it elect Vice Mayor Stuart for Bissell and 1,366 for Sutton. election as evidenced by Mr. was not the cliffhanger that Nashville Christian Johnson—who was in fact the As the three top vote getters in Sutton and I winning seats on some perhaps expected. School’s open house top vote getter—at the same the race, they will now hold the board,” Bissell said. “I According to figures from the was held on November time the November 4 election seats on the board for the next believe one of the messages the Dickson County Election 5 and 9. The Westview whisked into office Allen four years. voters were sending is that they Commission, the retail pack- inadvertently ran the Bissell, who has served on the Hall and Mangrum, in their expect their Board of aged liquor initiative passed wrong ad last week. city’s Planning Commission for unsuccessful bids for re-elec- Commissioners to be more by a vote of 656-yes, to 583- just over a year, and Toney tion, polled 1,336 and 1,334 communicative. I plan to There will NOT BE AN no. The margin on liquor-by- Sutton, a complete political respectively, while challenger explain the reasons for my the-drink was slightly nar- OPEN HOUSE on newcomer on the scene. Loyd Sharpe finished last with votes more frequently in open rower—with 643 voting yes, November 15. Sutton and Bissell will 1,005. (Continued on page 15) to 588 no. gal medicine for sinus infec- with sinus infections experi- Get Healthy tions there are foods that you ment by staying away from can avoid to make your body foods that may be triggers. by Ronda Biffert Inside less hospitable to fungus like, Then your body will have a avoid eating sugar, alcohol, chance to fight and heal itself ACE Personal Trainer and corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and you will be able to enjoy Nutrition Advisor Out peanuts, rye, cottonseed oil, your life inside and out! 615.506.6433 hard cheeses. These are listed as [email protected] the 10 most mycotoxic foods that actually can feed fungus. There are about 37 million were clumped around the fungi Cardio exercise is recom- Americans that suffer from which showed that the condi- mended to open up the sinus sinusitis (an inflammation of tion was an immune disorder cavity to clear out particles and the nasal sinuses). Most people caused by fungus. In another it is also recommended that you are treated with antibiotics but study they found that a fungi- cleanse the nasal cavities daily many symptoms still return. In cide was effective in decreasing with a solution of salt and room a 1999 study researchers found inflammation and nasal temperature purified water. that fungal organisms were swelling. Also breathing essential oils present in 96% of the patients Even though research is such as peppermint can be help- who had surgery for chronic still being done and doctors do ful. sinusitus. Inflammatory cells not seem to be prescribing fun- So if you have problems Boulevard Bolt Marks 15 Years & Over $1 Million in Donations On Thanksgiving morning Church, St. George’s Episcopal pants and raising $25,000 in at 8 a.m., close to 8,000 runners Church, and The Temple – donations to 7,850 participants are expected to participate in Congregation Ohabai Sholom. and $160,000 raised in 2007. the 15th annual Boulevard Bolt, Open to people of all ages and “Even though the runner a five-mile run/walk down abilities, the Boulevard Bolt who passes the finish line first Belle Meade Boulevard. A run/walk has become a family wins the race, it is the city of Nashville tradition, this 2008 tradition for thousands who Nashville who is the real win- annual Thanksgiving Day want to give to others on ner, “ says Diane Kuhn, chair- fundraiser will celebrate raising Thanksgiving Day. Twenty- man of the Boulevard Bolt. over $1 million in donations for four local, non-profit organiza- “Most of the agencies we sup- non-profit agencies serving tions who serve Nashville’s port are small and severely homeless individuals and fami- homeless will benefit from the under-funded. In the spirit of lies in Middle Tennessee. proceeds of this year’s event. this Thanksgiving holiday, we The Boulevard Bolt is Since its inception in 1994, are thrilled that the Boulevard organized by a diverse group of the Boulevard Bolt has grown Bolt continues to grow and congregations, whose houses of in numbers of participants and serve Nashville’s homeless. worship line Belle Meade funds raised every year, initial- Not only does the event repre- Boulevard: Immanuel Baptist ly starting with 2,500 partici- sent the coming together of diverse faiths to make a differ- ence in serving the homeless, it also represents the commitment and generosity of the entire Nashville community in addressing a vital need in our city.” For race day details and registration information, please visit the Boulevard Bolt’s web site at www.thebolt.org, or call 615.525.1815. WHAT: 5-mile run/walk (USATF certified course) – The Bolt celebrates its 15th Anniversary year of raising funds to benefit the homeless on Thanksgiving Day in 2008. WHERE: The course is along Belle Meade Boulevard. Start and finish is at St. George’s Episcopal Church.

Page 2 -- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers leNostalgia ille h N Coping With Crime meeting Nashville West Nashville United ministers from local church- as a community to deal with Methodist Church will host a es. If anyone would like a crime in our neighborhoods. second community meeting summary of this meeting, The meeting will last from Nostalgia on "Coping With Crime in please send an email request 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Please call By E.D. Thompson 6.14 x 9.21 West Nashville" on to [email protected] West Nashville UMC at 297- Email: [email protected] Wednesday, November 19th Representatives from 3216 if you would like more at 6:30 p.m. The first meet- Neighborhoods Resource information or visit the web- Old Streetcar Transfer Station my seat. ing, held on Oct. 22nd, hosted Center will be on hand on site When I was small, I had to a panel of civic and religious Nov. 19th to facilitate discus- www.westnashvilleumc.org. As we had Nashville’s hold on to the brass handle on leaders from the community sion regarding further com- Business owners, residents, grand opening of our new the back of the seats when I had including the Metro Council munity organizing efforts church members and con- Music City Central bus depot to stand in the aisle. But, adults representatives from two towards dealing with the cerned community members on Friday, October 24, my mind could reach the leather straps drifted back to our old streetcar which were hanging down from West Nashville Districts, a issue of crime in West in the West Nashville area are Transfer Station with which I the ceiling of the car. Lt. Police Chief from the Nashville. We hope to devel- encouraged to attend. and all of my friends grew up. I always liked to hear the Metro Police Force and two op plans for working together Nashville’s new indoor bus motorman stomp on a metal depot downtown is open for plate on the floor to ring the business. Mayor Karl Dean bell. It served as a horn for and Metro Transit Authority pedestrians or autos which got officials celebrated the grand in the way of the streetcar. opening of Music City Central Most of my experience on located on Charlotte Avenue the old streetcars was on the between Fourth and Fifth Belmont Heights line. The old You can always spot November. without settling his account. Only later did we Avenues North. No longer will Belmont line ended at Cedar Stores bring out their Christmas decor. apply this lame exit strategy to those elected offi- bus riders have to fight the traf- Lane when I was a kid. Advertisers tout families around tables and cials who, when losing an election, or the chance fic and bear the elements of Sometimes I would walk there girls getting diamonds. to run again, couldn’t return power and favors to weather to ride or transfer on to get on the streetcar to go to The turkey hotline number scrolls perpetual- the flock. Much as it would be for a wounded the buses. town. For the car to head back ly across the bottom of the cooking channel. bird that could no longer fly, the lame duck The new Metro bus depot in the opposite direction on the And Congress… goes into its lame duck ses- becomes a liability, not an asset to the group; will add greatly to our trans- tracks, the motorman would sion. hence the association. portation system. The Carlton always have to switch the trol- Never before has this duck been more on the Politically a lame duck is an unusual bird H. Petway Sr. waiting room is ley cable to the other end of the scopes. With President-elect Obama urging indeed, for this official is technically no longer very nice. The depot has 24 bus car and connect it with the elec- Congress to pass an economic stimulus package, accountable to his/her electorate. Be it because of bays, ticket vending machines, tric wire above before heading (his challenge, “If it does not get done in a lame- political defeat, retirement or term limits, the and concessions for passengers back to town. duck session, it will be the first thing I do as pres- lame duck is living out the last of the (original) to make purchases. Also, he would walk down ident of the United States”) has the whole world term, thus putting it in the unique position of How many of you remem- the aisle and turn all of the seats watching out for this one wounded bird. having no accountability (politically speaking) ber the old, streetcar Transfer the opposite direction so people So what’s with the analogy? We hear it so for its actions. Station? The Nashville would be riding looking toward often, we take it for granted, but like so many Translation? Railway and Light Company the front of the car. Do you things we say without knowing why, some sto- Get ready for those federal pardons and last operated our electric streetcars remember the advertisements ries bear repeating. minute appointments. to all parts of Nashville until on both sides of the cars over For instance, did you know the original After all, “Tis the season!” 1940-41 when all routes were the windows? “lame duck” was not a political label at all? taken over by bus routes. When we would go to a Rather, the first lame duck was a member of the Karlen Evins, author “I Didn’t Know That” The Transfer Station was movie downtown at night, we British Stock Exchange, who, when unable to welcomes your feedback. located on Deaderick Street would rush out to catch the first meet his liabilities on settlement date, flew off www.karlenevins.com between Third and Fourth Belmont car to take us home. Avenues, not far from the With one foot on the step of the Dear Dave, $20,000 in credit card Public Square. To be exact, the car entrance, we would ask the I cashed out my bills. We’re very serious streetcar station, which we motorman, “Are you going to portfolio several about getting out of debt, months ago, because I and we’ve been thinking sometimes called “the shed” or the car barn?” If so, then that just couldn’t sleep at about selling her wed- “the barn,” was bounded by was his last run for the night. night with all the ding ring we bought back Deaderick Street, Cedar Street He would take the car to the market swings that in our big spending days. (which we now call Charlotte barn and leave it. If he said he were happening. It not the original ring, Avenue), Cherry Street (Fourth was not going to the car barn, What do I do now that but it’s made up of dia- Avenue), and College Street then we would pile on. The car I have the cash? prosper in the long run! monds from the original. (Third Avenue.) would go west on Church Max - Dave We’ve been told its worth about In this great old meeting Street, turn left on to Eighth $30,000. Should we sell the place, I remember the old turn- Avenue, take a right on Dear Max, Dear Dave, ring to pay off our debt? stiles where we paid our fare, Broadway, then take a left on to That’s a tough one. My wife and I bought long- Everett the long hard benches for wait- Sixteenth Avenue South, and Personally, I wouldn’t have term care insurance 17 years ing, and the food, drink, and we would be heading over to cashed out. The good thing is ago. We’re now in our eighties. Dear Everett, novelty concessions behind Belmont Heights and home. that you cashed out high and We’ve never had to use this You need to hang on to that them. For just a nickel, we had Maybe you rode some of now you can buy low. The bad insurance, and we were won- ring. I understand how badly our choice to buy a sandwich, a the old and many lines around thing is the market may go dering if buying it was the right you guys want to get out of even lower after you jump back debt, but a wedding ring is bottle of pop, a box of cakes, a Nashville. There were streetcar thing to do. in the mix! Ken more than just a piece of jewel- bag of popcorn, a package of lines named Hillsboro, West But your biggest problem ry – even if it’s not the exact chewing gum, or a newspaper. End, Kane Avenue, Porter isn’t your sleeping habits. It original. Or, we could put a penny in a Road, Jefferson Street, sounds to me like you got Dear Ken, A wedding ring – whether machine for a handful of Waverly, Nolensville Road, caught up in the doomsday talk You bet you did the right it cost $30 or $30,000 – is a peanuts. The grand old meeting Fatherland Street, Fifty-First and forgot to think about things thing! A nursing home costs symbol of love and commit- place was fun, but it was cold in Avenue, Forty-Sixth Avenue, from a long-term perspective. $30,000 to $50,000 a year. That ment, hopes and dreams, and there in the winter and hot in Gallatin Road, Inglewood, I recommend that you go kind of money will crack and the promises you made to each the summer. Shelby Avenue, Sulphur Dell, back to what I’ve been teach- scramble a nest egg in no time other and God on your wed- You could ride any car on Wharf Avenue, Woodland ing for years. When it comes to flat. ding day. any line for a nickel, go to the Street, and many others. investing, take the long road. I strongly recommend buy- You can pay off your debt Transfer Station, get a transfer Another association I had Don’t worry about what’s hap- ing long-term care insurance by delivering pizzas part-time by age 60 that will cover in- slip, change and get on any with streetcars was when a pening today. Don’t worry for a year and a half. It’ll be about what may happen next home care or nursing home tough, but remember it’s only other car headed to any other bunch of us would walk the care if needed. It’s absolutely destination in Nashville for no streetcar tracks (now the loca- week, next month or even six temporary. months from now. An invest- vital! Take any extra, honest extra charge. tion of Lealand Lane) out to ment is something you leave The fact that you haven’t work you can find. But don’t We would rush to get on Glendale Park in South alone at least for five years. had to use the insurance is a ask your wife to give up her the streetcar to get a seat by the Nashville. I will remember to If you look back over the blessing and a wonderful testa- wedding ring! She may say window. However, I stood write about my memories of old history of the stock market, 97 ment to the way you’ve lived okay now, but you’ll both while riding many times. My Glendale Park and the Glendale percent of the five-year periods your lives. God bless you both, regret it later. mother taught me that if the car Zoo in a future column. Stay have made money, and ALL of Ken. - Dave was crowded and a lady got on, tuned…. the 10-year periods have made - Dave I was to tip my hat and give her money. * For more great financial We’re going to be okay. Dear Dave, advice from Dave, please visit Order one or more of E.D. Thompson’s books by calling The American economy will My wife and I have about www.davesays.org. 615-646-6131 or going to www.westviewpublishing.com Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -- Page 3 Westview Opinion Pages The 19th Nunley Award to Ex-POW Haynes Daughter’s The 27th annual MTSU “Salute To hot dog cook-out (with Cadets of the Veterans” will be Saturday, November Vet’s View ROTC helping out) will begin at 11:00 View 22, at Murfreesboro. Area veterans are by John Furgess AM at the MTSU Sports Hall of Fame by Paula Underwood Winters invited to come out and enjoy the festiv- Past VFW building (off Greenland Avenue parking ities. Please help Vet’s View spread the National Commander lot). The Nunley Award, presented by It’s Tuesday and I’m sitting at my word. Westview Columnist Vet’s View will be about noon. since 1979 computer trying to decide what to As part of the “Salute” and for the Veterans enter gate 2 as a group, and write my column about this week. 19th time, the Dr. Joe Nunley Award will are seated together during the football It’s Veterans Day so I could write be presented. It goes each year to a veteran of World War II game. It’s a 2:30 kick-off V/S Sun Belt Conference rival about my Dad who was in the Navy (nominated and selected by the former recipients) who is North Texas State University. Veterans are then presented during World War II. He joined at 17. known for service to others. This year’s recipient is Mr. on the field at halftime, by a branch of the service. But by the time the paper comes out Fayne Haynes who, while serving with the U. S. Army in Vet’s View and Dr. Nunley started the MTSU Veterans Day will be over, and Germany, was captured and spent several months in Stalag “Salute To Veterans” in 1982, and each year it’s a popular, besides, we should remember our vet- 11B. Drafted at age 20, he spent his initial training at patriotic event at our state’s largest under-graduate erans every day and our people serv- then—Camp Hood, Texas, in 1942. He landed at Omaha school—Middle Tennessee State University, where this ‘ol ing now, too. Beach (Normandy) on June 12, 1944, and was captured fol- vet proudly graduated in 1965 (August 20—first I could write about politics, but lowing the Battle of the Bulge, December, 1944. University class!). geez, that could get me in trouble. Oh, He later escaped from the Prisoner of War camp, and Many different programs have honored our veterans the heck with it. Did anyone see Matt walked his way to the British lines. He was later flown this year, and the MTSU “Salute” is a great finale to those Lauer’s interview with Sarah Palin? back to the states, and was discharged October 16, 1945. activities. We then move on through the holidays, and into Anyone who doesn’t think she’s smart His place in the “greatest generation” was thus secure. a new year. 2009 certainly offers its promise of challenges should be watching. She hits the nail For many years, he and his brother owned and operat- and accomplishments; of triumphs and setbacks; of deaths on the head most of time. I just hope ed Haynes Brothers Candy Company in Murfreesboro. He and births; of reunions and anniversaries, and through them the media (and everyone else) will now solely owns and operates Fayne Haynes Flag and Flag all the men and women of our military serve us proudly. If give her a chance without all the hype. I think everyone will be pleasantly Pole Company in Murfreesboro. Typical of his World War you missed this weeks Veterans Day parade, journey on surprised. II generation, he is a volunteer for Meals On Wheels from over to Murfreesboro on November 22, and join a great And someone else who gets a lot the North Boulevard Church of Christ in the ‘Boro. University crowd cheering our veterans—least we forget. of bad press is Elisabeth Hasselbeck. I Defense contractor, Mr. Ron Barrett will greet the vet- At least that’s this Vet’s View. What’s yours? know that a lot of our more liberal erans at the pre-game picnic on campus. The hamburger- readers don’t like her or agree with her, but everyone who reads this paper I want to take this opportunity to Bellevue Library. knows that I’m pretty conservative. continue to encourage Bellevue res- Council This effort is simply adding to They also know that I try not to let idents to consider subscribing to the the quality of life of our community. that spill over into the rest of the new curbside recycling pilot pro- We can do what is best for the envi- paper. I keep my opinion right here on gram. This new neighborhood con- Comments ronment, assist in the economy and venience will begin around the first by Bo Mitchell hopefully in the end provide educa- the opinion page. Anyway, Elisabeth Councilman, 35th District was recently talking about gay mar- of the year. tion for our community in environ- riage and how the definition of mar- In exchange for a low monthly rate of $10, Bellevue mental awareness and the purchase of books for our new riage is husband and wife, man and residents will receive monthly curbside pickup of paper, library. woman and how the people who are cardboard, all plastics Nos. 1-7, aluminum and metal cans, I continue to inform the residents that I have estab- pushing gay marriages would better and glass. Residents must also purchase a recycling cart for lished a new community list-serve at spend their time creating a new legal about $40, but EarthSavers is seeking corporate sponsors http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/35thcouncildistrict/. This means for gays to have a union under to help offset that fee for the first 1,000 subscribers. is a website with the purpose of informing residents of rather than pushing it on the word Please visit www.recyclenashville.com to sign up for community events, a forum to ask questions, express opin- marriage. I agree with her. They are the pilot curbside program. EarthSavers' Chief Manager ions and concerns or simply connect with other members trying to change the definition of a Bobby Bandy said the company plans to deliver the carts of our community. I have also set up a new e-mail address word in order to receive the same and begin collections in the first quarter of 2009. to address council business. To join this forum or if you legal rights as a man and woman who I have also got an agreement with EarthSavers to com- have questions or concerns that I may assist you with are married. Wouldn’t it be easier to mit to donating a portion of the proceeds from the recy- please e-mail me at [email protected] or just call it what it is, a civil union and clables collected in the area to purchase books for the new give me a call at 477-6718. change the laws to make sure they can have all the rights that go along with marriage? I don’t care what consent- ing adults do, but don’t go trying to A Peaceful Transfer Of Power change the definitions of words. It’s like when people try to re- By Betsy Thorpe Obama to the presidency of the United state of South Carolina to declare seces- write history. History is what it is, States Of America. sion from the Union. President good, bad or ugly. Don’t try to change On November 4th, 2008 the world On January 20th, 2009 the world Buchanan and President-elect Lincoln it to fit your whims. witnessed the election of Senator Barak will witness a peaceful transfer of power determined the declaration of secession when Barak Obama is sworn into office illegal, setting the stage for the Civil as the nation’s 44th president. War. Publisher.....Evelyn Underwood Miles The model for a peaceful transfer of Fearful of the tensions created dur- Editor....Paula Underwood Winters power was established following the ing the race for the White House in Fairview/White Bluff Editor election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800. 2008, many Americans are uneasy, wor- Richard Edmondson The bitter campaign between President ried the days leading up to January 20th, Graphic Artist John Adams and Vice President Thomas will be a time of national unrest and Founded in 1978 by the late Alyson Arnold Jefferson was marked by personal strife. America’s friends, allies and Doug Underwood and is an independent, Advertising Consultants attacks. Supporters of Adams claimed adversaries from around the world will family-owned newspaper. Linda Scolaro Jefferson was “godless”, Jefferson’s observe the events surrounding the THE WESTVIEW Route Distribution supporters accused Adams of being a inauguration of Barak Obama. is published weekly by the Donnie Winters “British loving tyrant”. President Supporters of both the President-elect Westview Publishing Co., Inc. Jefferson later wrote “a peaceful trans- and Senator John McCain have the ADVERTISING: Classified advertising 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, Suite 107 fer of power took place between two opportunity to preserve this country’s P.O. Box 210183 deadline is Monday noon for that rivals, we can no longer say there is tradition of peaceful transfer by forget- Nashville, TN 37221 Wednesday’s paper. nothing new under the sun”. ting partisan agendas and coming Display advertising deadline is Thursday Phone: (615) 646-6131 The American ideal of a peaceful together as one nation undivided to cel- at five for the change of leadership was strained in ebrate and acknowledge the advent of a FAX: (615) 662-0946 following Wednesday’s paper. 1860 when northern faction Democrat new era when President Barak Obama is E-Mail: [email protected] ARTICLES: Deadline for articles and Stephen Douglas and southern sworn into office. 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Page 4 -- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.publisehdbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Bellevue History / Genealogy Club Visits Athenaeum for Ghostly Dinner Eleven Bellevue area resi- dents and members of the Bellevue History / Genealogy Call for Club visited the Athenaeum shows & times Rectory in Columbia for a Ghostly Dinner on Saturday, November 8th. 646-3111 The Athenaeum Rectory in Columbia, Tennessee, was begun in 1835 as a residence for Samuel Polk Walker, nephew of President James K. Polk. It was completed in 1837 as the home of The Reverend Mr. Franklin Gillette Smith. In 1837, The Reverend Mr. Smith came to Tennessee to be presi- dent of The Columbia Female Institute, an Episcopal school for girls. He was a native of Vermont and a graduate of Audrey Malin, Ray Enoch, Mary O’Neil, B. J. Harris, Pam Princeton University. Harris, Patricia Fair, Judy Allen, Bob Allen, Lee Emerson, In 1851, The Reverend Mr. Jay Armstrong. Smith resigned from the Institute to found The the history of the Franklin Columbia Athenaeum School Gillette Smith family and the and the Smith family home founding and history of the continued to be the Athenaeum school. Rectory. It contained the recep- A Southern Saga is avail- tion room and parlors for the able on Author’s Corner’s web- Athenaeum. site www.authors-corner.com The Columbia Athenaeum or by calling Bob Allen at 615- was in operation for 52 years 218-4580. and developed a national repu- The Bellevue History / tation for its quality and Genealogy Club meets every breadth of curriculum. The Friday at the Bellevue Y-Fifty school offered students well- Forward Turner Center from equipped departments in art, 9:00 -10:30 and enjoys histori- music, history, and science. cal presentations, online To learn the complete his- genealogy research, and histor- tory or more information on the ical field trips. 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Bowie Outdoor Club Bellevue (in the private dining Church on Harding Road (park in evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 room) at I-40W/Highway 70S - spaces located between the p.m. at Jewish Family Service at Historical Society schedule with dinner arrival beginning at 6 church and Belle Meade City the Gordon Jewish Community p.m. and the club meeting begin- Hall). For more information call Center. No charge. Please contact Humphreys County The Bowie Outdoor Club: ning at 7 p.m. Bellevue. 654-4819. Teri Sogol, 354-1662 to register. Historical Society. Everyone wel- HIKE, BIKE OR RUN Meets the come! For information on meet- first Saturday of each month at Bellevue Rotary Club ings, call 931 + 296-2094. 9:00 am at Bowie Nature Park in West Nashville Franklin Civil War Fairview (excluding June, July & The Rotary Club of Bellevue Area MOPS Discussion Singles Volleyball August). Information: Kristina meets every Wednesday morning at 7:15am for it's regular break- Giard at 799-2389 x112, or West Nashville Area The Franklin Civil War Friday's 6:30-8:30 p.m. single http://www.fairview- fast meeting at the Shoney’s in Discussion Group will be meet- Bellevue. Guests are always wel- MOPS (Mothers of men and women play at West tn.org/bowiepark ing the second Sunday of every come to visit and learn more Preschoolers) meet on the 2nd End United Methodist Church month at the Williamson (across from Vanderbilt Univ.). about the club, meet members, and 4th Friday of every month No charge, all skill levels wel- Bellevue enjoy a delicious breakfast and beginning August 22 from Country Library starting in come. For details, call Rodney at special Guest Speaker. For more 9:30am - 11:45am at May. Authors, teachers, histori- Exchange Club ans and other guests speak on a 615-443-1896 or Emily 615-975- information on joining or partici- Woodmont Baptist Church, pating in the club's Flag Lease variety of Middle Tennessee 4672. Join the Bellevue Exchange 2100 Woodmont Blvd, because Club on Tuesday mornings program please contact Club Civil War related topics. The mothering matters! Come enjoy (except the 2nd of the month) at President Lisa Cummings at 615- meetings start at 3:00 P.M. and Nashville Shoney's to hear from Nashville's 414-7798. food, fun, support and friend- end about 4:30. There is no Cribbage Club executives, community and non ship while your children enjoy charge although donations are profit leaders. Be sure to plan on West Nashville time with loving caregivers in a accepted to compensate speak- attending the Monday night nurturing learning environment. ers.The group is open to anyone The only Nashville Area meetings (meets on the 2nd Civitan Club Cribbage Club meets at various For more information call with a Civil War interest.For Monday evening of each month) #297-5303 or email at wood- local coffee houses on the 3rd held at different venues in West Nashville Civitan Club more information contact: Thursday of every month. Bellevue to get to know your is a co-ed club that meets at 6 [email protected] [email protected]. Everyone from longtime players neighbors and business associ- p.m. every second and fourth Side note: our fees are $40 to the “Cribb-Curious” are wel- ates. Tuesday of the month at the per semester with $23.95 of that Bellevue Chamber of come to the free event. For more To learn more call Sheri White Bridge Shoney's. going to MOPS International info, please call (615) 673-2899 Weiner at 347.7544 or email her Normally an outside speaker for memership. The rest goes to Commerce or email D.R. Fay at nashville- at [email protected]. makes a presentation on the [email protected]. fourth Tuesday. offset childcare and supply costs. Network Coffee W/BCOC You’re invited to Network Order Sons of Italy MOMS Club U.S.Coast Guard w/The Bellevue Chamber of Courthouse Quilters meetings The MOMS Club of Auxiliary Flotilla Commerce every 4th Thursday Bellevue-North meets at 10:00 Guild in White Bluff of each month from 7:30 a.m.- The Order Sons of Italy in a.m. first Thursday of the Month Flotilla 11-05 of the U.S. Coast 9a.m. at Tee's Fireside Cafe, Courthouse Quilters Guild America encourages the study of at the Western Hills Chruch of Guard Auxiliary holds monthly meets the second Monday of 7114 Hwy 70s, Ste. 109 (TJ Italian language and culture in Christ (Charlotte Pike near meetings on the second Thursday each month. Basic quilting class- Maxx Plaza), Nashville, TN schools, preserves and celebrates Sawyer Brown Road) at 10:00 of each month at Woodmont Hills es are taught upon request, proj- 37221 our Italian heritage and reaches Contact Courtney Eoff at 615- Family of God Church, 3710 ects for the month start at 5:00 For info: 615-662-2737 or out to the needs of our communi- 352-0777 or courtney Franklin Road, Nashville, pm, business sessions begins at [email protected] ty. The Franklin chapter is the [email protected] for more infor- Tennessee at seven p.m. If you 6:30 pm. There is a "Sit-N-Sew" only nationally chartered Order mation. Free. The MOMS are interested in the Auxiliary www.thebellevuechamber.com each 4th Saturday, service proj- Sons of Italy in America in (Moms offering Moms Support) and our missions and would like ects are worked on, classes taught Tennessee. We meet the last Club was designed specifically to to attend our meetings, please Learning Lunch Series or work on a personal project. Tuesday of every month at 6:45 help at-home mothers overcome call Randy Ventress at (615) 509- This BCOC sponsored Meetings are held at the White at St. Philip Catholic Church, 113 the challenges of isolation, frus- 6025 or email randyv19@com- series is open to Members and Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 Second Ave., Franklin. Visit tration and boredom that accom- cast.net for more information. Non-Members as we continue Hwy 70 E., White Bluff, TN www.giuseppe verdilodge.com pany the joys of raising children. Please visit our website at across from the Post Office. to strengthen and grow the or call Joe LoCasto at 474-6619 The MOMS Club of http://a0821105.uscgaux.info/ Visitors are welcome to attend. Bellevue Business Community. or Dan Solomon at 373-3352 for Bellevue-South meets at For more information call Join us every 2nd Monday, more information. 10:00am the first Thursday of each month at the Bellevue American Singles (615) 730-7585, (615) 763-1034, 11a.m. – 1p.m., Tee's Fireside United Methodist Church, 7501 (615) 412-9941, (615) 797-9662 Cafe, 7114 Hwy 70s, Ste. 109 Toastmasters at Old Harding Pike. Free. The Golf Association or email [email protected]. (TJ Maxx Plaza), Nashville, TN MOMS (Moms offering Moms The American Singles Golf 37221 NSCC Support) Club was designed Association is a national organi- Bellevue Creative Cost: $15 BCOC Members, specifically to help at-home Nashville State Community zation. The Nashville group $25 Non-Members. At the Door mothers overcome the challenges ActivitiesPlaygroup College Toastmasters Club meets meets every third Tuesday at the $18 Members, $28 Non- of isolation, frustration and bore- on the second and fourth Logan’s Roadhouse, 2404 ABC Educational Play- Members dom that accompany the joys of Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 Elliston Place, at 5:30 p.m. For group meets the 1st & 3rd RSVP Required by noon raising children. For more info, p.m. at Nashville State more information, please call Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon. There call Jolan at 294-6035. Friday before Seminar Community College, 120 White 615-872-7788. are Creative Projects, Games, For info on topic and menu: Bridge Road. The meeting is Bellevue AA Recreation, Reading & Writing 615-662-2737 or info@the open to anyone interested in West Nashville Go for children 2-5 Years, Siblings bellevuechamber.com improving his or her speaking An AA group for 25 and Club Forming encouraged to attend. RSVP to www.thebellevuechamber.com skills. For more information, call younger is now being held at Samantha Kirchner, Coordina- 673-2145. ting Parent, 615-646-0960. 7700 George E Horn Road, Do you enjoy chess or other BCOC Full Chamber Bellevue, Tennessee (New strategic boardgames? You'll love Monthly Meeting Beginnings Church – main audi- Go, the oldest games in the Friends Learning in Every 3rd Thursday of the Hillsboro-Harding torium) at 8:00 p.m. on Monday world! Already play? Join other month, Meadows, 8044 Coley nights. If you need additional Go players from West Nashville. Pairs (FLIP) Exchange Club Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221. information, please call Tammi Just curious? All are welcome! FLIP is seeking caring peo- The Hillsboro-Harding Road N. at 251-8805, ext. 201. For more info, please call 615- Join us at the Full Chamber ple aged 55 and over to serve as meeting to update Members on Breakfast Exchange Club meets 598-1104 or email Corey Todaro tutors for children in grades K-4 at 7:30 am every second and at [email protected]. in the Fairview and Bellevue events/news and to take advan- fourth Tuesday of the month at North Pole Network areas. Volunteers go to a school tage of this networking oppor- the White Bridge Road Shoney's Collectors Club one day a week and spend 30 tunity. Guests are welcome @ restaurant. Guests are always Harpeth View minutes each with 3 to 4 students $7.00 each. Lunch/Registration welcome. Call Winston Caldwell There are many reasons to Toastmasters who are struggling with reading. opens at 11:15 a.m. Program at 383-7321 or Henry Hopton at Please call Carolyn Warnick at join a local Hallmark Collectors “A Friendly Place to Meet and begins at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 832-7388 for more information. 615-948-3102 or email cwar- club. Door prizes are awarded at Speak.” -That’s how Harpeth Guests $7.00. Members – Free nick@fiftyforward .org for more most club meetings. Get holiday View Toastmasters describe their Contact: the Bellevue details. Alzheimer Group decorating ideas beyond the tra- club meetings. You too, can dis- Chamber of Commerce ditional Christmas tree, and also cover how fun and easy it is to 177-A Belle Forest Circle Horizon Medical Center will actively participate in philan- build self-confidence and over- Caregiver support Nashville, TN 37221 host a Alzheimer Caregiver thropic projects that will benefit come your fear of public speak- group meetings Phone: 615-662-2737 Support Group on the 2nd our community. ing; skills necessary in today’s Fax: 615-662-0197 The club meets (for either a Tuesday of each Month, 2nd business world. Visitors are CARING FOR THE CARE- [email protected] floor conference room from meeting or club event) on the always welcome! Meetings are GIVER--an ongoing support www.thebellevuechamber.com 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.. fourth Tuesday of every month held weekly on Saturday morn- group open to anyone caring for To register call Medline at except January. Currently, the ings at 7:30 a.m. on the second an elderly relative or spouse.. 615-343-1910. club meets at Shoney's in floor of St. George’s Episcopal Meets alternate Monday

Page 6 -- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers Westview Calendar Ongoing Poor Boys Classic difficult experiences.No signup Contra Dancing tions and details. Beginner les- Center at 8101 Hwy 100. You is required just come! For for sons 7:30-8:00 pm. Informal do NOT have to be a member of Chevy Club more information contact The Nashville Country dance 8:00-10:30 pm. Come as the Bellevue Family YMCA or For information, call 931 + Dennis Smith at 491-5644 or Dancers organization sponsors you are, but please bring low Turner Center to attend. 582-3038 or bullingh@bell- [email protected]. No a weekly dance featuring heeled, non-scuffing shoes to 9:00 a.m., Friday, Oct 31st south.net O R 931 + 582-3940 childcare provided! Contra, Square and Circle preserve the beautiful wood – Speaker, Charlie Tygard, or [email protected] dances. Come alone or bring dance floor. Councilman-at-Large – History Community friends or family. A caller and Formation of the Education meetings explains all the dance figures. Nasshville City and Davidson DivorceCare Admission of $7 includes les- Bellevue Genealogy County Metropolitan DivorceCare at Bellevue Family & Community sons, dance and live band. $5 and History Club Government Community Church, Sunday's Education Club meets at 9:30 for students and seniors 65+. 9:00 a.m., Friday, Nov 7th at 6 p.m. in Portable #1. a.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each We dance Friday nights at – Speaker, Reese Smith, III – The Bellevue Genealogy DivorceCare is a 13-week sup- month at the Lutheran Church Second Presbyterian Church on History and Development of and History Club meets every port group of friendly, caring on Bellevue Road. Guests are Belmont Blvd. near Woodmont River Plantation Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at people who will walk alongside always welcome. For more Blvd. Visit www.Nashville Call Bob Allen at 218-4580 FiftyForward J. L. Turner you through one of life's most information, call 662-1270. CountryDancers.org for direc- or Brianne Callahan at the Y.

Westview Calendar Dated Chaffin’s Barn Public Library, 1314 Columbia photos is Friday, Dec. 5. performance engine work, offer has written for Earl Thomas Pike, Franklin, TN Or, if you'd like to attach it while you wait oil changes and Conley, The Forester Sisters, Auditions Our 11/13 meeting will be an yourself on the night of fuel injection tuning, and we Eddie Rabbit and Kenny Rogers. open discussion support group Christmas in the Park, just bring trade and sell bikes and parts. We A former RCA executive, Chaffin's Barn Dinner format with the understanding it with you. We'll have pushpins specialize in vintage restorations Schuyler has also served on the Theatre Announces General what is shared within the group and staples available. and have a bike museum to boot. boards of the Country Music Auditions for 2009 Season , remains confidential. Our plan is Also, this year, Girl Scout Saturday, Nov 22, 2008, 10am - to give attendees the opportunity Troop #139 of Pegram will be on Hours are 9 to 5 Tuesday thru Association and the National 3pm at Chaffin's Barn Dinner to discuss any questions or con- hand to take pictures of your Friday and 9 to noon on Saturday. Academy of Recording Arts and Theatre, 8204 Hwy 100, cerns related to children with furry friends! They will have the Admission is free and open to the Sciences.Vine Street Christian Nashville, TN 37221 ADHD along with updating the camera and backdrop and for a public. Plan to stay awhile, we Church is at 4101 Harding Road. Auditionees must schedule group concerning our future plan donation to the Cheatham County have bikes stacked two deep and an appointment. Call (615) 646- for CHADD of Franklin. Please Animal Shelter, you will have a hanging from the ceiling!" 9977 ext 0 note we have changed the topic Holiday Memento of your pet! Nashville Children’s Auditionees should prepare of this meeting from info. given (Please only friendly animals, as Theatre presents a one minute comic monologue out on 10/23/08 (last month's we will have lots of children Schlitz & Schuyler at and bring a headshot and meeting). around!) Coffee House Charlie & the resume. Snacks are provided, but For more information- Chocolate Factory 2009 shows included in child care is not. [email protected] or 838- Songwriters Don Schlitz and these auditions: Meeting dates and times are 2217. Thom Schuyler perform at a Fair Nashville Children’s Theatre BAREFOOT IN THE subject to change.* Visit our presents Charlie and the PARK, WINNER LOSE ALL, website for more information and Trade Coffee House sponsored First Church’s Annual by the youth group of Vine Street Chocolate Factory, running Nov. SECOND TIME AROUND, please call number below for 18 through Jan. 20. NCT’s pro- SEEING STARS IN DIXIE, directions or for any questions. Holiday Flea Market Christian Church on November 21 at 7:00 pm with doors open at duction of Roald Dahl’s classic THERE GOES THE BRIDE, Meetings are free and open children’s tale about Charlie 6:30. The $5 admission provides FILTHY RICH, SEE HOW to the community. Women’s Ministry Mission Bucket and his adventure to THEY RUN, CHRISTMAS *CHADD believes that is having their annual fund raiser live music, a bottomless cup of world-famous candymaker Willy BELLES information about products, serv- to support foreign and local mis- fair trade coffee, dessert, and Wonka’s factory is sure to delight Most rehearsal times - ices, publications, medications sions Friday 11/21 & Saturday childcare.A four-time ASCAP young and old alike. approx 9am- 4pm. and treatments should me made 11/22, 9am to 4pm at First United Country Songwriter of the Year, Recommended for children of all Pls refer to the website available to its members so they Pentecostal Church, 7512 Schlitz wrote the Grammy-win- ages. http://www.dinnertheatre.com/ can make informed decisions for Charlotte Pk. Breakfast and ning song "The Gambler," a hit Weekend performances are for dates and more info on the themselves and their families. As lunch served both days, home- scheduled at 1 and 4 p.m. on 2009 season and Chaffin’s Barn. such, CHADD does not endorse for Kenny Rogers. Those who made baked goods, candies, have recorded Schlitz's songs Saturday, Nov. 22 and 29, Dec. 6, products, services, publications, crafts, clothing, trash ‘n treas- include Randy Travis, the Judds, 13, 20 and 27, and Jan. 3 and 10, medications, or treatments. ures, games, toys, household Amadeus Auditions Tanya Tucker, Mary Chapin and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, For more information, con- items and much more. Dec. 21 and 28, and Jan. 4. Carpenter, and Alison Krauss. Amadeus Community tact: Co-Coordinator, Cathy at School performances are Theatre will hold auditions for 615-516-802, Email: help4adhd Schlitz is a member of the Monday through Friday at 10 their upcoming production of On @gmail.com Holiday Book Nashville Songwriters a.m. and 11:45 a.m. All perform- Golden Pond Monday, * local website www.chadd- Signing Association Hall of Fame and the ances are open to the public, and November 10th and Tuesday, offranklin.com North Carolina Music and reservations are recommended. November 11th from 6:30pm Harley Davidson enthusiasts are Entertainment Hall of Individual ticket prices are $12 until 8:30pm at their studios, 104 invited to S & G Custom Cycles Fame.Schuyler has received per child (ages 2 to 17), and $17 North Main Street in Dickson. Christmas from the in Columbia on Saturday three BMI Pop Achievement per adult. Season passes and On Golden Pond is the story Heart in Pegram December 6, 2008 to purchase an Awards and eighteen BMI group discounts are also avail- of an aging couple that spends able. A sign-interpreted perform- autographed copy of "Harley and Country Achievement Awards. each summer at their lake home ance is scheduled for Saturday, The theme for Pegram's Davidson Family Recipes: 100 His song "Love Will Turn You on Golden Pond. This year, their 2008 Christmas in the Park is Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. Years of Home Cooking" Around" was the ASCAP daughter decides to join them "Christmas from the Heart". For more information, please Country Song of the Year in 1982 along with her fiancé and step- Christmas in the Park will be Author Margo Manning, grand- visit www.nashvillechildrensthe- son in tow. The story revolves held on Saturday, December 13 daughter of William S. Harley, and the American Music Awards atre.org or call (615) 254-9103. around the difficulties faced by a from 5-8pm. Watch for more will be on hand from 12 noon Song of the Year in 1983, and he couple in the twilight years of a details as it nears. until 4 p.m. to sign books. The long marriage as well as an often This year, we are asking the book includes family recipes difficult father-daughter relation- community to send photos of from the motorcycle builders ship. your loved ones who are serving along with unpublished Harley & Parts are available for 3 in the military. We are making a Davidson family photos. males and 2 females ages 14 giant Christmas "card" to be dis- through 75. The show runs week- The shop is located at 1114 played around our towns until the Galloway Street, near downtown ends January 9th through the new year. Columbia. Formerly a tobacco 25th. Rehearsals begin Maximum photo size is 4x6. November 17th. Please send a copy, as we will not warehouse, S & G Custom For more information con- be able to return them. Mail Cycles is home to hundreds of tact Amadeus Community photo, along with your loved vintage bikes and motorcycle Theatre at 615-375-1665. ones name to: memorabilia, dating back to the Pegram City Hall 1930’s. CHADD of Franklin Attn. CITP "S & G has been in business P.O. Box 249 since 1973. The shop offers dis- CHADD of Franklin invites Pegram, TN 37143 count bike parts and service for you to join us: Thursday, Or email it to: all makes of motorcycles." said November 13, 2008, 5:45 - 7:30 [email protected] Ronnie Mangrum of S & G. The deadline for receiving p.m. at the Williamson County "We build custom bikes, do high Westview NEWSpapers www.publisehdbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, November 12, 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 94 Kaos Arsenal Soccer Team Has Interesting Story By Julie Fly head into the Tennessee State Kaos Arsenal is an interest- son, the then U-14 Kaos Region III Central Division of It’s an exciting time for the Championship again (both ing story... This young team Arsenal fought hard to build the the Premier League Games Tennessee Futbol Club 96 Boys teams won their age group last actually came together after the team, win games, tournaments, against the champions and Blue, as well as the 94 Kaos year, and 96 TNFC Blue won soccer season ended in May and earn a proven reputation, as finalists (the #1 and #2 teams) Arsenal Soccer team, as we the prior year as well). 2007. Players from various they won the TN State from Louisiana, Mississippi, local teams took a big risk and Championship November 07 Alabama, Arkansas (who opted joined together to form a new and went on to represent out), and of course Tennessee. team, which became Kaos Tennessee in the Regional The play took place over this Arsenal. While the team affili- Tournament in Raleigh this past Fall season 08, with Kaos Bellevue Homeschool News ated with Clarksville Kaos, the June 08, playing against major Arsenal ending on top. As players represent seven coun- contenders from Oklahoma, Premier League champions, Kindergarten News ties and 15 schools from Texas and North Carolina (the Kaos Arsenal automatically MissedMissed an issue? Go to www.westviewonline.com andand findfind it it in in the the archives. archives. Nashville to Franklin, Bellevue latter who won the region for received a return berth to the by Jada Elise Perry to Mt. Juliet, Clarksville to their age group). US Youth Soccer Association Daddy opened his mouth to speak, but his words were to me... Kingston Springs, and other As last year’s State Regional Championship not mama. towns in between! With every- Champions, Kaos Arsenal Tournament next June 09, this 5th Grade He then said,“Lauren, if you and your Nona will leave us thing to play for the first sea- earned the right to play in the time in Dallas, TX. News alone, I think your mother and I have a private discussion to com- by Benjamin Hansen plete.” His voice seemed sort of cold and distant. I felt tears streaming down my cheeks. This made me so mad at myself. Was I always going to be a crybaby? I just shook my head in disgust; more at myself than anyone else, and ran upstairs to my room. I 9th Grade fell across my unmade bed and hid my head under my pillow in an News attempt to mask the sobs that were coming. I felt like my whole by Amelia Everett life was a mess. I didn’t feel like I belonged here anymore. I felt like I just caused too much trouble. And now, Daddy was proba- 1st Grade bly having to endure Mama’s rage. I know what that feels like. News She’s either seething and saying mean things at you or giving you by Jenna Snipes those cold, mean stares that make you wish you could just disap- pear. I don’t know why she hates me so much...that’s it...I feel like she hates...me. I’ve never felt hate before, but now I think I know what it feels like, and it’s an awful feeling! Especially if it’s felt toward you. I’m her own child though...I’ve tried my best to be good and please her. I don’t know what else to do... Holly came out of the bathroom and shouted, “ Lauren, you Back row l-r: Coach Jeff Jordan, Andre Aponte, JP Robertson, Hayden Jordan, Tucker Archie, goalie had better get your bed made up and your side of the room Alex Renner, Michael Scott, Clayton Martin, Shane Powell and Assistant Coach P.A. Bowler. Front straight. You know Mama gets upset when you don’t.” row, l-r: Fletcher Bowler, Caleb Hackett, Caleb Earp, Jacob LeJeune, Ben Fly, Connor Mitchell and I didn’t answer her. I just kept my head hidden under my pil- Dave Todd Not pictured: Nathan Hansen, Jake West, Peter Greene and Stephen Severino low. “Come on lazy! Get up and I’ll help you.” Holly chided. I raised my head from beneath the pillow. I could still feel the News from Brookmeade Elementary warm sting of the salty tears on my cheeks. “Just go away and October was a busy month inflatables, roasted s'mores, and the main characters to reporters leave me alone,” I cried. My voice was almost a whisper... for us at Brookmeade walked through a haunted and secret service agents. The “Lauren, what’s wrong? What are you so upset about?” Holly Elementary. To celebrate a suc- house. They bought conces- school held elections in each asked. She sat on the bed beside me. cessful fundraiser, the students sions and participated in a cake room, and the tally was As I looked at her, I wondered why Mama never seemed hate- were allowed to duct-tape our walk. They even got to put their announced to the school. ful toward her. I wondered why she was being so nice to me right principal, Rob Hancock, to the friends in jail--and Mr. This month we will have a now. Maybe she just feels guilty because she stole my boyfriend, wall. He enjoyed it as much as Hancock was dragged off, too. Book Fair November 14-21. Tommy Morrison, while I was away in England! Or maybe...she’s the children did. In addition, 10 As part of their social stud- Special events include a 2nd Grade just a better, smarter, and a prettier girl than I am? students sold enough to go on a ies classes, our 4th-graders Campfire Dinner on the 18th, “Oh, Holly...why does everything good seem to be happening limo ride. They were taken to learned about the process of sponsored by Mrs. Denson's News Pizza Perfect in Bellevue for electing a president. They held 4th-grade class. We will also to you...and everything bad to me?” I asked her. by Paiton Walker lunch. a Bi-partisan Political have a holiday luncheon on the Holly looked at me for a long moment and then said, “Lauren, We had our Fall Fest Convention, in which the entire 20th, for any parents who bad things happen to all of us...and good. What are you crying Carnival on Oct. 3rd. The chil- school participated. Students would like to join their chil- about? Have you heard something else about England?” dren played games, jumped on were given roles to play, from dren. “Yes, I have. Momma just said that regardless of Daddy get- ting Montecumbay back for me...she would never ever let me live there, and she thinks he ought to sell it and make us all go away to Student artists share their school somewhere...and then buy a new house and let Nona stay here!” I blurted. talents at local homeless shelter Holly just shook her head and said, “I figured Mama would finally put and end to all that. The whole time you were over there High school student artists gives us to His glory, so it has us,” Torrez said. The two in England; she fussed and said it was ridiculous for a kid to inher- at Nashville Christian School long been my vision and prayer murals that the students are cur- are using their gifts for good at for the students to know what it rently working on depict large it anything, much less clear across the ocean. Jana and I just lis- the downtown Nashville is to glorify God with what you scrolls of parchment paper with tened to her fuss. You know... it’s useless to oppose her. Like Nona Rescue Mission. Two weeks have to give,” Torrez said. The the shelter’s mission statement has always said, ‘Our mama is a force to be reckoned with’. So, ago, Nashville Christian art project is also serving as a and an inspirational verse from what did Daddy say?” teacher Donna Torrez took 15 teaching tool to help the stu- the Book of Isaiah - “You have 7th Grade “I don’t know. He asked me and Nona to leave the room. of her advanced art students to dents understand more about been a refuge for the poor, a News They’re downstairs talking right now.” I said. the homeless shelter to begin a how to complete a large scale refuge for the needy in his dis- by Haley Butler We both just looked at each other in a dreadful, quiet hope- project to paint murals in the art project. In the months to tress, a shelter from the storm lessness. I got up. Holly and I made up my bed in a stone cold lobby area. The student group come, Torrez said she hopes to and a shade from the heat,” silence...there were no words to say. Mama had always had her will return to the Mission this bring her students to paint two Isaiah 25:4. For more informa- way. I suppose this time would be no different....I could hear Friday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 to three more murals.“After tion about the mural project at Mama’s words that she so often said, “Children are to be seen, not p.m. with plans to complete the touring the Mission, I saw such the Nashville Rescue Mission, heard.” I think she means that what I think, how I feel or what I murals before the annual opportunity for the written contact Donna Torrez at 615- say...doesn’t matter....because I’m... just a kid. But, I’m her little Thanksgiving meal for the word on the walls and endless 356-5600. girl..shouldn’t that make some difference? homeless.“We are called as opportunities for a long associ- For more information, visit Goodnight and God bless. 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4th Grade News Personalized n ome nstruction by Kayla Perry was fun this week! There are open on Saturday night 7:00 P.M - 9:30 P.M. So if you wanna have a good time with music and Bellevue Homeschool News friends please come by We got to play with money too! Downtown Dickson! Oliver is Preschool Play money of course. coming pretty good too! We are News finishing up the dances. by Jason Stonnard 3rd Grade Well, in school, we are News drawing are 3-D Hallway! And Well Mom, today was a by Paiton Walker doing president in a bag!!! There good day at enrichment. Did you is soooooo much fun stuff we know that Miss Ann’s brother First, in class, we talked are doing, I can't write all of it got to hold a real koala bear? I about the explorer, John Cabot. down! I guess I'll write all few. played with all of my friends We made an ocean landscape by Yay fo pizza and nachos! P.E., today and everyone shared. I got cutting out pictures from paper we are playing craaaaazy to color again, coloring is my and gluing them to a back- eights!(88888888) favorite. ground. The landscape we made Well, Thanks my fun week! Today we did the letter "J", was similar to what the ocean for Jason. I didn’t have to bring would have looked like during 8th Grade a toy because I brought myself. the time John Cabot was explor- News We jumped and I ate jelly beans. ing. In Spanish, we practiced by Haley Butler "J" is for jump, jet, Joseph, singing our songs, and Ms. Jason, jelly bean, and June, Monica read us a book about the I am in China! remember my birthday is in Day of the . Then we colored a Everything is going great June? We had a snack but I did picture of a sugar skull. A sugar and I hope you all had a happy not eat all of my lunch because I skull is something everyone eats Halloween. We have been work- was full, I can bring it next time. during the Day of the celebra- ing so hard and having so much tion. It's made completely out of fun playing with all the children. 1st Grade News sugar! In Language Arts, we In Xi'an we cleaned like crazy, wrote down a new set of words, played with tons of babies and by Jada Elise Perry and did a worksheet about non- got two more to add to the action verbs. In Science, we orphanage! We named them Hello from Butterfly Jada. talked about the moon. We Bella and Alice. We were really Today we made a pine cone learned about the first man to sad to have to leave them. In turkey. It smelled good. We also walk on the moon, Neil Shizhong we painted walls and painted a glass pumpkin. Armstrong. We passed around played with the kids. I love see- We played outside and it pictures showing space shuttles, ing them grow up so fast! We'll was hot. I swang on the yellow rovers, and modules. Then,we be back soon! truck. In Girl Scouts we got did an experiment to show how tutored with games. It was like a craters are formed on the moon. Special Friends game called SUM SWAMP, We used a bucket of flour as the By Tori Hammett SOME BODY about body parts moon's surface and we dropped and like play doh at the end. rocks, bouncy balls, and oranges Today at Enrichment, we into the bucket. We lifted the I was in a horseback riding made pumpkin pie. We put different objects out of the flour competition. I got on the horse Oreos in the bottom flat and you to see the size of the crater. In by my self. I got off the horse by take some pumpkin pie stuff Art, we did sketches of my self. My horse is named after you get the seeds out and manequins again, but this time, Callie. When I was on my horse, put it in and put whip cream and we got to do them in our brand I had to get rings. I had to walk Oreos if you want. We played new sketch books. Oh, did I through cones. I did two-point outside and it was cold. We mention that my friend Christine trotting. I stopped the horse for 5 learned about the planets. We came back for a visit! Oh yeah, seconds. I got off the horse and I had to get in line and some peo- we also had a mock election. All had a graduation. I got a shirt ple were the planets and I was the kids got to vote for the can- that says 2008 Graduate. My Mars. And we made pumpkins didate they wanted as President instructor says I rode for 12 out of paper. In Girl Scouts, we of the United States of America. years and so now I graduate and made birdhouses. And when we We will get the results by e- go to a new riding school. She go back to Enrichment we are mail....can't wait! Well, this is says I'm a very good rider. She going to put them together but Paiton Walker signing off until says I always beat the boys--- last time we painted the parts. next time. that's the truth. I got to hang out And I did the same birdhouse with my nephew. He is so cute. I like the picture on the box. 5th Grade News got all my math homework done by Kayla Perry and I did it right the first time. I 2nd Grade took my time. I'm learning more News sign language, I learned all by Jenna Snipes Hello from Cat Girl Kayla. kinds of breakfast foods. This Monday was the same as usual. helps me tell my sister what to It was a cold morning, but it We read a few chapters of the do because she won't do it if I was a beautiful day. When we Tales of Desperau. Then we tell her with my mouth. got to school, we got to vote! I filled fake deposit slips out in voted for John McCain and biztown. We are learning to Sarah Palin! I hope they win! write checks and fill out deposit Then we went outside and slips. We played a very fun played soccer. The score was 7 game of dodge ball in P.E.. to 0 and our team won! In sci- Lunch was delicious ; thanks to ence, we made craters. We used all who prepared it. We did a a little rock and a big rock and time test on multiplication in an orange and a big ball and a math. I did better than last little ball. We dropped them in a Monday. We sketched a picture bowl of flour to see how big a of a cold winter day in art. crater they would make. Then in Tutoring was very fun. I did art, we umm made masks. They play-dough with my friend’s were bird masks and I drew a brother . cross on the back of mine. They were neat. In math, we went out- 6th Grade side and remembered how a News whalePersonalized was 110 feet and we Inused Home Instructionby Yael Mead a string that was 100 feet too. We used different size strings. We measured with ribbon that Hi everyone! I got the first was as long as kids, beds, and look at my school pictures this buses. I went to girl scout tutor- week! And I have learned the ing again after school. It's fun. I full lords prayer in played games! Well, they are spanish(almost). The Hatchery learning games, but they are fun.

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Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -- Page 9 Chamber Collects for Food Bank

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce held a food drive on Saturday at Bellevue area Publix and Kroger stores for the Bellevue Food Bank. The bank is located at the Bellevue United Methodist Church. Mike Gilmore was at the Hwy. 70 Kroger filling up the truck bed with donations from area shoppers.

ever he is, he will have a very Jennifer Telfeyan has taken up full plate (no pun intended) but temporary residence in Italy A Bite of Perfection I wish he had been in Turin to over the past two years. First see that though the problems in the capacity of a graduate By Jennifer Telfeyan facing us are not easily solved, student, she now lives and many of the solutions can be works in the northern Piedmont found just beyond the plate in region. Her interests include “The destiny of a nation seemingly larger issues at hand, front of him. all-things food related and depends on the manner in consider that so many of the A native of Nashville, environmental sustainability. which it feeds itself.” Jean election’s key issues - health- Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 1825 care, our dependence on oil, the environment – all relate to the I am writing this several subject of food. evenings before we decide who Last week as Americans will lead our country into the and the rest of the world antici- future. Though my absentee pated the upcoming elections, good bit of culinary satisfac- ballot was signed, sealed and over 7,000 farmers, shepherds, tion, it was only fitting that the hopefully delivered weeks ago, fishermen, producers, chefs, third edition of Terra Madre I am disappointed in both can- and educators from all over the took place in the former didates for not giving proper world flocked to Turin, Italy, to Olympic stadiums, as represen- attention to the issue of food promote traditional and sustain- tatives from 153 nations parad- and our nation’s agricultural able food production. Hosted ed in during the opening cere- system. If these seem to pale in by Slow Food, an organization monies. Sponsoring producers comparison to some of the that mixes food politics with a from poorer nations, Slow Food offered delegates, as they are called, a platform to meet oth- ers in the same field, and dis- cuss and find solutions for some of the greatest crises the world is facing, such as food access, rights to land and seeds, malnourishment and obesity (since they are the conse- quences of the same flawed system), and environmental wellbeing. Though these are very heavy topics, the solidarity you feel watching a beekeeper from Tanzania address a group from New Zealand about prob- lems she is facing in her honey production, renews your belief that there is a common spirit among us humans and with it a shared goal and hope for our future. By the time this goes to print, we will know who our next President is. I know who-

Page 10 -- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 www.westviewonline.com www.publishedbywestview.com Westview NEWSpapers 2009 Iroquois Steeplechase Volunteer Committee Holds Kick-Off Meeting Members of the 2009 Robin Puryear, the volunteer known as Nashville’s Rite of Iroquois Steeplechase committee will assist the Spring, the Iroquois Volunteer Committee gathered Volunteer State Horseman’s SteeplechaseSM is presented today in the Equestrian Area of Foundation in staging the 68th by Bank of America and bene- Percy Warner Park to officially running of Tennessee’s most fits the Monroe Carell Jr. kick-off their efforts. Led by famous equine event on Children’s Hospital at co-chairs Linde Pflaum and Saturday, May 9, 2009. Long Vanderbilt.

Linde Pflaum, Jane Ann Whitson, Robin Puryear and Libby Cheek.

Fabra Belk, Linde Pflaum and Linda Murdock.

Marianne Byrd and Albert Menefee. Fairview High presents The Miracle Worker

Alyssa Steiner (L) and Rebecca Flake played the roles of Hellen Keller and teacher Annie Sullivan last week in Fairview High School's production of "The Miracle Worker."

Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -- Page 11 Cheatham County Pets of the Week Cinderella at save them!!! DOG will make a great companion Hillsboro Major, #8101753 and protector. He appears to be The Hillsboro Players Meet Major! Major is such house trained as well. Major's Present...Cinderella. A modern- ized musical twiston this classic a great dog! We think he is a time is almost up - please help family-favorite fairy tale Nov. redbone coonhound mix. He is save him!!! 13-15 @ 7:00 p.m.Nov. 16 @ very friendly but calm, does CCAC guarantees that pets 2:30 p.m. In the Hillsboro High well on a leash and is very adopted from the facility will School AuditoriumTicket Prices: attentive. Major is stunning have their first series of shots Adults - $7; Students -$5; with his shiny red coat and and are dewormed. Love ani- Children 5 and under - Free wrinkles around his neck. . He mals but can’t adopt? Please CAT Felix, #8101734 Meet call us today at 792-DOGS. Christmas Cottage Felix! He is a big beautiful long Visit our list of adoptable pets haired tabby with white. He is online! www. cheathamcounty- Saturday, November 15 really stunning. He is at animal paws. org/ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm control with his sister, Ethel. Located at 2797 Sam’s 7401 Hwy 70 South Both are around 9 years old and Creek Rd. (Rt. 249), one mile Bellevue Church of Christ – Fellowship Hall need to find homes ASAP. They from the Pegram city limits and (across from Red Caboose Park) are very sweet and loving. Very just south of the entrance to the sad that they were dumped at Cheatham County Landfill. The one-stop shop for everyone on your Christmas list! Purchase unique holiday gifts and handmade items for friends, family, co-workers and yourself! Vendors animal control. Please help include BeautiControl, Cissy’s Sew-N-Sew, Creative Memories, Designs Sew Cute, D&W Designs, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs Jewelry, Four Kittens Left Southern Living at Home, and Tupperware. These precious kittens have matched up (personality-wise) been waiting for a home for with a kitten or two. Call too long. They have been Candy at playing together non-stop, but they really need someone to Adopt A Pet love them and give them a home soon. 373-0832 Call Adopt A Pet to get

Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre presents Murder at the Howard Johnson’s Chaffin’s Barn Dinner “Femme Fatale” of sorts, plan Barn favorite performer and Theatre presents Murder at the to murder her husband Paul, a has all it takes to make this Howard Johnson’s, a comedy blundering used car salesman. show a sure fire hilarious hit! by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick, In the second episode, having Nygren has assembled a strong November 13 – December 31, discovered that Mitchell has cast for this show. The cast is: 2008. been unfaithful, Arlene allies Elijah Dies, Jenny Noel & All is fair in love? Even herself with Paul to do away Dietz Osborne. murder? That’s the question with Mitchell. 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You installation of up to three new street lights on a section of White got the place packed in here— Bluff Road where police have reported traffic problems in the packed tighter than a Waffle past. House on a Wal-Mart payday!” The council took the action at the recommendation of Thus spoke comedian Police Chief Dean Hester, but as with a separate street lighting Brian Kiley, who MC’d last issue on Oak Drive which arose earlier this year, the measure Friday night’s comedy contest, did not pass without some at-times-contentious discussion. and indeed the crowd at Cross This time the area in question is on White Bluff Road Bright’s 202 Commerce St. between Eastside Drive and Williams Drive—near where a new location was fairly sizeable. road is being built that will provide an additional outlet onto It was an evening of laughs White Bluff Road from the White Bluff Hills subdivision. as a total of 11 comics came out “We need some extra lighting in that particular area on on stage, one by one, each for a roughly five-minute standup account of it being such a dark area. We had a pretty serious comedy routine, with the Kendra Corrie (front, center) and her fellow comics follow- accident out there about a week and a half ago. One of the offi- crowd, at the end of the ing last Friday's competition at Cross Bright. cers like to have gotten run down,” Hester said. “If one of the evening, having the opportunity the balloting. at the same time there are doses other officers hadn’t been alert, grabbed the other officer and to vote on their favorite. “They actually voted—oh of irreverence. And even the jerked him back, we may have had a fatality of one of our And the winner was— not for the presidential election! venue itself is not spared this. police officers. It’s just a safety factor too. You’ve got a lot of envelope please—a woman No, that’s silly. They voted in Commenting about Cross kids that walk up and down the street at night now.” comedian by the name of the 2008 dog elections,” said Bright’s somewhat dubious But at the same time the city has a written policy stating Kendra Corrie, who hails from Fox. “Duke voted for ‘Bark “library” with its outdated street lights should be installed no more frequently than one Orlando, Florida. Corrie got to Obama’ and Buddy—he’s a lit- materials, Kiley quipped, every other pole, and if you make an exception to that rule in take home a $75 cash prize for tle more conservative—he “Yeah, I was back there reading one part of town, what then? Would not residents in other areas her efforts, while second place voted for John McK-9.” the paper while ago and I’ve got who desire more lighting be justified in demanding similar finisher Corey Reppond walked And then of course there some kind of sad news for you. away with a $25 award. Not exceptions? And with the city already paying $2,500 a month in was crowd favorite Kendra Apparently President Kennedy grand stakes exactly. But then power bills for street lighting, how many exceptions can the Corrie, a brash young comedi- got shot in Dallas yesterday.” you get the feeling that at this enne who throws her weight At the same time, watching purse strings bear? stage of their careers, money around assertively while crack- these young performers, you get Those at any rate are the concerns of Councilman Oscar isn’t necessarily the chief con- ing jokes about thin women, fat the feeling that clearly they’re Martin. And yes Martin, along with Councilman Dale sideration for these performers. women—as well as what might more familiar with the Whitfield, expressed similar concerns when the Oak Drive These are for the most part perhaps be described as the Nashville club scene than they lighting issue came up at a council meeting back in June. inexperienced young comedi- shiftlessness and stupidity of are with Dickson County and its “The city has got a criteria to go by, and I’m kind of like ans, and being young and inex- the upper classes. environs. A number even con- Dale was when this other thing came up. If we start making perienced, their jokes some- “I can’t be the only one fessed to being in White Bluff exceptions to every little thing, we’re going to have people in times fall a little flat. But for the who thinks a yellow Hummer for the first time. White Bluff that can come up here and say, ‘Well look, you did $5 price of admission, it isn’t a looks like a short bus for rich “Hello everybody out in, this, why can’t you do that for me?’” said Martin. bad deal in these days and kids. Seriously, if it takes you uh—where are we again?” asks times. And while some of the Martin, who cast the lone vote against the measure, also eighty-six dollars in gas to trav- Reppond. jokes may fall flat, there are said he was concerned that other areas of the city, such as el sixty-six miles, I don’t care “White Bluff!” answers an also some flashes of razor-sharp what yo’ mama says—you’re an audience member. Taylortown Road, might need additional lighting as much, if wit. idiot!” “White Bluff! Fantastic!” not more than, the area on White Bluff Road—while Whitfield “Times are hard, I’m kind Whether or not Cross Reppond replies. pointed out that there is at least one street in the city, Jocelyn of strapped for cash. I’m so Bright owner Tim Lambright’s “White Bluff—that’s the Branch Road, which has no street lights at all. Martin also broke, Kroger turned me down original intent was bringing gateway to Dickson,” another expressed reservations on the grounds that Hester’s recommen- for a Kroger card, ladies and something new and different to audience member informs him dation lacked particulars, in that he was unable to say specifi- gentlemen,” said comedian Dickson County, this seems to helpfully. cally where the new lights should be placed or whether two Chris Lloyd. be nonetheless what he’s done. “That’s what I heard! lights or three might be needed to fully remedy the problem. And with last Friday’s If you’ve ever wanted to take in That’s exactly what I heard!” “Could you go out there and tell us where you’d like the event coming three days after a some live comedy without hav- Reppond spoofs. “I got a post- lights, how many you would like, and bring us back a propos- national election, perhaps not ing to travel to Nashville, it’s card, and it said specifically, surprisingly there was some al?” Mayor Linda Hayes asked. Hester replied that he would. now possible to do so. ‘the gateway to Dickson.’ political humor too. Typical of In other action, the council unanimously appointed Mike While the humor is sub- What’s in Dickson, by the this was Riley Fox, who stantially clean (the closest to way?” Holman as part time codes administrator and building inspec- informed the audience that his crossing any lines in this regard “Wal-Mart,” answers tor, and voted to lease the old fire hall to Jason Grove, who will two dogs, Buddy and Duke, was comedian Gary Dull with someone else in the crowd. be using it as a shop to restore and repair antique tractors. even managed to cast votes in jokes about dining at Hooters), Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Dickson Guardsman awarded Bronze Star Medal Command Sgt. Maj. the Command’s mission, and Larry L. Tidwell, of Dickson, that his actions were “in keep- was honored last month as ing with the finest traditions recipient of the Bronze Star of the military service and Medal for meritorious service reflected great credit upon from June 28, 2005, to May himself, the Tennessee Army 30, 2006 while serving in Iraq National Guard and the with the Tennessee Army United States Army.” National Guard. Tidwell is presently Tidwell, a Master deployed to Iraq as Command Sergeant at that time, was Sergeant Major for the 30th cited for outstanding dedica- Combat Service Support tion to duty during combat Battalion headquartered in operations in Iraq while Humboldt. deployed with the 771st He is the son of Bill and Maintenance Company out of Dorothy Tidwell of Dickson. Centerville. He has two children: Lee and The citation accompany- Kimberly Tidwell, and a sis- Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Tidwell is presented a certificate and Bronze Star Medal ing the Bronze Star states that ter, Mickey Fielder, all of by Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett, the Adjutant General, and Brig. Gen. Max Haston, Tidwell contributed greatly to Dickson. Assistant Adjutant General, during ceremonies at National Guard Headquarters in the overwhelming success of Nashville. Dickson County Harp, Pragel return in Gaslight's Pets of the Week hilarious A Tuna Christmas Return to the “third small- rious phantom. Pres. George H.W. and est town in Texas” to celebrate Harp and Pragel return to Barbara Bush at the White the holidays with some of the present a cast of more than 20 House. craziest people on Earth when residents of Tuna – including Harp, artistic director for the Gaslight Dinner Theatre men, women, children and ani- The Renaissance Center, has presents A Tuna Christmas mals – in a show that the New appeared in several Gaslight Nov. 4-Dec. 19 at The York Post said is “so funny it Dinner Theatre productions, Renaissance Center in could make a raccoon laugh at including Smoke on the Dickson. Davy Crockett.” Mountain, Sanders Family Pacer Harp and Greg As the holidays approach, Christmas, I Love You, You’re Pragel follow their sold-out radio station OKKK personali- Perfect, Now Change, The run of the original Greater ties Thurston Wheelis and Foreigner and Run for Your Tuna with the holiday sequel Arles Struvie report on the var- Wife. that took Broadway by storm ious yuletide activities going Pragel made his Gaslight in 1994. on in Tuna. Joe Bob Lipsey’s Dinner Theatre debut in A The Gaslight Dinner attempt to produce a small the- Chorus Line and appeared in Theatre presents A Tuna atre version of A Christmas the Mind Enriching Theatre Christmas in an extended run Carol is jeopardized by unpaid series productions of High for the holidays. electric bills. Stanley Bumiller School Musical on Stage and Performances are is trying to complete his pro- Seussical. The Buffalo, N.Y., 1. Meet Zoltan! What a attention. Contact Kylie's fos- Thursdays, Fridays and bation by performing in the native and graduate of Niagara big name for a little guy. ter moms to learn more about Saturdays Nov. 6-Dec. 19 play as part of his community University has performed with Zoltan is a cutie and more her. beginning with a buffet dinner service so he can leave Tuna. Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, than anything in the world, he at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 Bertha Bumiller is trying to Mill Mountain Theatre, would like a home for the hol- Humane per person and include dinner, hold her family together Playhouse on the Square in drink, dessert and the show. through the holidays and Vera Memphis and Sesame Street idays. He is 7-8 weeks old and Society of There will be no shows the Carp is hoping to win the Live! is in foster care. Dickson County week of Thanksgiving, Nov. Christmas Yard Display A Tuna Christmas is 2. Meet Kylie! She is a 7 24-29, or on Saturday, Dec. 20. Contest for the 15th straight directed by Amy Scott, assis- week old bundle of energy. 410 Eno Rd, Senior matinees for year, but a mysterious tant artistic director for The She very playful like her lit- Dickson, TN patrons 55 and over will be Christmas Phantom threatens Renaissance Center. She previ- termate, Kyra. They are both Tuesdays, Wednesdays, to throw the contest into tur- ously helmed Gaslight Dinner very affectionate and love 615-446-PETS Thursdays and Fridays begin- moil. Theatre productions of ning with a buffet lunch at 12 Many of the characters Chicago, Run for Your Wife p.m. Tickets are $20 and from Greater Tuna return for and The Foreigner. include lunch, drink, dessert the sequel while new residents For more information on and the show. There will be no of Tuna are introduced. A Tuna the Gaslight Dinner Theatre shows the week of Christmas is the second show production of A Tuna Thanksgiving, Nov. 24-29. in a trilogy that concludes with Christmas, call (615) 740- Created by Joe Sears, Red, White and Tuna. 5600 or visit www.rcenter.org. Jaston Williams and Ed Debuting in Austin, Texas, To purchase tickets, call (615) Howard, A Tuna Christmas in 1989, A Tuna Christmas 740-5601. returns to Tuna, Texas, for a made it to Broadway for a lim- The Renaissance Center is hilarious holiday celebration ited run Dec. 15, 1994-Jan. 1, a fine arts education and per- that includes a disaster-prone 1995, earning Sears a Tony forming arts center at 855 production of A Christmas nomination as Best Actor. Highway 46 South in Dickson, Carol and a holiday decorating Williams and Sears also did a just 35 miles west of Nashville contest sabotaged by a myste- command performance for on Interstate 40 at exit 172. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 County mayor delivers sobering economic news By Richard Edmondson land donation made to the cash in their own billfolds to go county from the city of out and spend money”—and he Even in affluent Fairview. Approximately five added: Williamson County, the sliding acres of land, located in the “So even though I think we economy has placed govern- Trails of Brownlyn subdivision can manage our way out of it, ment budgets under severe con- development, are being given we’ve asked for a ten percent straints, according to County to the county for development reduction across the county. It’s Mayor Rogers Anderson, who into an athletic field to be used critical to us that we don’t face delivered some sobering eco- by local youth football and soc- next year’s budget time with nomic news last week. cer programs. some kind of a property tax “The dynamics in While Anderson and Doug (increase), which would be just Williamson County has Hood, Parks and Recreation absolutely impossible for most changed a little bit in the last 30 director, both committed to people to bear.” days, to say the least. From developing the field—with And the problems in time to time we have to borrow paved parking, concessions, Williamson County don’t just Fairview commissioner candidates Allen Bissell (L), money as a bridge from one and restrooms as part of the exist at the county-government Stuart Johnson, and Toney Sutton swept to victory in last area to the other,” said project—Anderson said there is level. According to City week's election. Anderson. “We were looking at no money in this year’s budget Manager Shirley Forehand, the some bond money for the for the undertaking and that it city of Fairview is coping with bridge—for the schools—and would have to be put on hold similar problems as those Fairview City two weeks before all the Wall for at least a year. described by Anderson. Street information came down In the month of September Presently—four months we were looking at borrowing we had a single digit, in the into the current fiscal year Elections... money, at one point 9.5 million unincorporated areas, for new budget—the city’s spending (Continued from page 1) dollars.” home construction permits. and revenues are at their normal He said county officials Single digit. Under 10. Last pace, although Forehand is session because of that sentiment.” were considering taking out the month we managed to get back quick to add: “But we too are Johnson said he wanted to thank his supporters, and added, “I financing under short term obli- up to 20,” Anderson said. trying to conserve as much was very happy to have that bestowed on me, to be the top vote gation—just until property tax “This week we had a devel- money as possible, so we hope getter, but sad at the same time to know that Commissioner Hall bills, which were mailed out oper to come in and wonder if that we can have monies left in and Commissioner Mangrum weren’t going to be there to serve last month, start coming in. he could get his privilege tax our budget that we can add to with me during that four year period.” But, he added, the measure was back on X amount of lots—it our reserve fund.” The new board members will be sworn in at the next meeting rejected after it was discovered was over $80,000. We’ve never Like the county, the city of the Board of Commissioners, scheduled for November 20. At a the rate would be over ten per- had that to happen. And that’s too has experienced a sharp somewhat emotional board meeting last Thursday—two days after cent. what’s happened throughout the drop off in building permits— the election—both Hall and Mangrum received accolades from “We have actually put the county. The situation is, it’s got and Forehand is now holding other city officials for their years of service. county in the last 30 days under the point where people are los- regular meetings with depart- “I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to ten percent reduction (in spend- ing their jobs and can’t make ment heads to discuss ways of Commissioners Wayne Hall and Darrell Mangrum,” said ing), and that includes Parks their house payments. Even in cutting back. But Forehand Commissioner Eddie Arney. “They have faced the past few years and Recreation,” Anderson Williamson County, the afflu- says the drop was not unexpect- some of the most difficult, controversial issues that any elected said. “It’s gotten quite severe ence of Williamson County, the ed. official can ever encounter. They did it with dignity (and) with throughout the county. I’m sure growth, low unemployment— “We knew it was going to careful consideration.” you’re feeling the same thing in all of that is coming on down,” be that way this year…I think Fairview.” he added. Sharon told me it was three that “I would like to thank you for the support you have given me,” Anderson made the com- Anderson said that at many they’ve done since July. We said City Manager Shirley Forehand. “And I would like to thank ments before the Fairview retail businesses in the county usually run about 75 to 80 a you for the good deeds that you’ve done for the city of Fairview Board of Commissioners in the the employees are finding that year,” she said, adding that independently and as a member of this board. You are appreciated context of a discussion about a they “do not have the liquid (Continued on page 20) and we will miss you.” - - - Fairview News Briefs - - - Guidance Center opens Way of Williamson County, Kids 8-12 are invited to space available for crafters. For Food drive Fairview office said the need for the resource rent space for the sale. Pre-reg- more information call Sarah was recognized by guidance istration and payment are Starkey at 799-9331. A food drive benefiting The Franklin-based counselors in Fairview schools. required for booth rentals. The Graceworks Ministries is now Guidance Center has recently She said the new office was cost for an 8 x 10 booth is $8. Drop-n-Shop in Fairview underway. The public is opened an office in Fairview, opened with United Way’s To rent space call Sarah Starkey encouraged to help those in offering behavioral health and assistance. at 799-9331. Space is limited. The Fairview Rec Center need with a donation of canned counseling to local residents will hold a “Drop-n-Shop” foods, as well as dry foods such two days a week. The center, Kids garage sale Holiday crafts show in event for families on Sat. Nov. as jello, cake mixes, or peanut located at the Community Fairview 29, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children butter or jellies. Also needed Resource Office at Fairview The Fairview Rec Center ages 6-12 are invited to spend are toiletries and laundry deter- City Hall, will be staffed with will hold a “Kids Garage Sale” The 13th annual Christmas the day with the center’s staff gent. licensed therapists on Mondays on this Saturday from 10 a.m. Crafts Show at the Fairview while their parents enjoy a day Donations will be accepted and Wednesdays. till 2 p.m. Kids and parents Rec Center will be held Sat. of holiday shopping. now through Dec. 19 at any of “We offer family and mari- alike will enjoy shopping for Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Activities will include arts six county Parks and tal counseling, as well as treat- gently used items like CDs, Crafters will be on hand with and crafts, indoor and outdoor Recreation Department facili- ment for mental health condi- books, clothes, board games, wreaths, woodwork, paintings, games, yummy snacks, and a ties in Franklin, Brentwood, tions and substance abuse. Both video games, trading cards, jewelry, ornaments, furniture field trip to Laser Chase. Cost Fairview, and Spring Hill. For of our therapists see children computer software, stuffed ani- and seasonal items—an event for the day is $20 and includes more info visit www.wcpark- and adults,” said Guidance mals, costumes, DVDs, Barbie that promises to be filled with Laser Chase admission. Pre- sandrec.com, or call 790-5719 Center director Julie Cain. dolls, jewelry, Lego sets and gift ideas for the whole family. register by Tues. Nov. 25. Call ex. 10. Kathie Tharpe, of United more. There is still limited booth 799-9331. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Commemoration of Anniversary of Battle of Franklin on November 30 at Carnton Plantation The thousands of brave not forgotten. Their sacrifice Gray Days. wrote pages of history that are toric home and of the ceme- men who fought at the Battle of will be commemorated "The Battle of Franklin, not to be dismissed. The car- tery," Thessin said. Franklin Nov. 30, nearly a cen- Saturday, Nov. 22 at Historic one of the bloodiest of the Civil nage of war, and the lessons On Friday, Nov. 21 from 9 tury and a half ago, in 1864, are Carnton Plantation’s Blue and War, left indelible scars, and learned, certainly is not lost on a.m. until 1 p.m. hundreds of today’s world. The Civil War school children will descend on has been called a defining point the historic site to see firsthand It takes a Community to Raise a Theatre in our nation’s history and the demonstrations by blacksmiths, Restoring the Franklin Battle of Franklin was one of rifle makers, basket makers, the most compelling chapters of musicians and Civil War re- Theatre is a rare chance to do that experience. We believe it is enactors. something special for this com- important that the history of "One of our primary mis- munity and the Heritage this war with its courage, sacri- sions is to educate children, not Foundation of Franklin and fice and loss be commemorated only in the history of the Civil Williamson County has taken here at Carnton," said Margie War, but how people lived their the lead by purchasing and Thessin, Carnton’s Interim lives outside that war, what rehabilitating the 1937 Franklin Executive Director. they wore, ate, and the music Theatre. We have received a Carnton, then home of John they listened to. Education is 1.5 million dollar challenge and Carrie McGavock, turned one of Carnton’s primary goals. grant, but to receive it, we must Confederate field hospital on Friday morning’s commemora- raise an additional 1.5 million the afternoon of Nov. 30, 1864. tion is open to groups of school by 12/31/08. Hundreds of wounded and children only. Regular guided HELP US RAISE dying Confederate soldiers house tours begin that day at $500,000 IN SEAT SALES BY name to dedicating a seat in a big difference! The Heritage were brought to the house for 12:30 p.m.," she said. THE END OF THE YEAR TO honor or in memory of your Foundation of Franklin and surgery and care during the bat- On Saturday, Nov. 22, MEET OUR 1.5 MILLION family or friends. What a last- Williamson County is a tle and in the following days. activities run from 9 a.m. to 3 DOLLAR CHALLENGE! ing legacy to your family for 501©(3) organization and all Today nearly 1500 of those p.m. The day includes guided Become an “OSCAR the holidays! gifts are tax deductible. Please Confederate soldiers who lost house tours with an emphasis WINNER” by purchasing a Become an “EXECUTIVE contact Damon Rogers at 615- their lives in that battle are on what would have been hap- buried in the private cemetery pening on November 30, 1864 theatre seat for only $2500.00 PRODUCER” by purchasing a 591-8500 Ext 11 if you have on Carnton’s grounds. around the historic house and in per seat. ONLY 200 seats will marble floor star for only any questions. "Blue and Gray Days will the adjacent fields as thousands be commemorated. Your last- $25,000 per star. Only 20 stars All monies generated other pay homage to those who of Confederate troops passed ing legacy seat commemora- will be commemorated and than SEAT OSCAR WINNER fought at Franklin while better over the plantation. tion will be displayed on a placed front and center in the and EXECUTIVE PRODUC- familiarizing today’s citizens Throughout the day, Eric beautiful bronze plaque in the new theatre lobby with your ER will be used toward con- with that period in our nation’s A. Jacobson, author and theatre lobby. name, family name, or business struction, furnishings, and history through music, living Carnton Civil War military his- Commemorations range from name on the inlaid star. equipment for the renovation of demonstrations, food and of torian, will lead tours. The listing your name or business Gifts of all sizes will make the Franklin Theatre. course, tours of this grand his- (Continued on page 20) Local Team Wins Williamson County Tennis Championship News Briefs Indoor soccer—Brentwood League begins in December. Pan” Dec. 4-7 at the Freedom The 2009 season of the For info call Arnold King, 370- Middle School, 750 Highway boy’s Youth Indoor Soccer 3471 ex. 14. 96 West in Franklin. The pro- League is gearing up at the Indoor swim lessons duction features 90 talented Indoor Arena at Crocket Park in Williamson County Parks local actors, singers, and Brentwood. Registration ends and Recreation is also offering dancers ranging in age from 8- Nov. 19. Cost is $50 per partic- children’s swim lessons in 15. ipant and includes a team jersey December through its Aquatics “Star Bright Players began and end-of-season awards. Division. Lessons will be 12 years ago as a theatre work- Games and practices will offered at the Franklin shop program offered by the be held Jan. 19-Mar. 2. Recreation Complex in levels Williamson County Parks and Volunteer head coaches and Beginner I & II and Advanced I Recreation Department,” said The Nashville area United States Tennis Association (USTA) assistant coaches are needed. & II. Cost is $60. Program Administrator Laurie Women's 3.5 Senior team won the national league tennis champi- For more info contact James or Registration forms are Kamunen. “We now produce onship on October 26th in Indian Wells, California. Led by team Brent at 377-6530. available at www.excelaquat- two shows a year, and are captain Pat Yung-Okamoto of Williamson County, the senior (age Referees needed ics.org, or can be picked up in delighted to be presenting Peter 50 and over) women's doubles team took the national title accumu- Williamson County Parks person at the Franklin Pan, a family favorite, as this lating the best team record after 15 matches over three grueling Department is looking for ref- Recreation Complex at 1120 winter’s show.” days in the desert heat. erees for youth basketball Hillsboro Rd. For details on Tickets are $5 per person The members of the Nashville area USTA 3.5 Senior Women's leagues. Referees must be class times call 790-5719 ex. and may be purchased in National championship team are as shown in photo, left to right: available on weeknights (aver- 19. advance starting next Mon. at Julie Shaub, Karen Woodson, Chrystie Wooley, Pat Yung- age of 3 games per night) and Peter Pan the Franklin Recreation Okamoto, Shirley Reynolds, Rhee Lotito, Margaret Neblett, Jeri on Saturdays (up to 12 games). The award-winning Star Complex. Call 790-5719 ex. 10 Lamb. Team members not present: Laurie Bruno, Betty Jones, Referees will be paid $20 Bright Players children’s the- or visit Pam Duarte. per game. Must be 18 or older. atre group will present “Peter www.wcparksandrec.com. Actor/Author Stephen Baldwin Signs New Book at Lifeway Movies, television and now new reality television show, is enthusiasm about delivering his writing, are what’s keeping revamping his Breakthrough born-again Christian message. Stephen Baldwin busy these Ministry and is involved in pro- To find out more about days. He is on a book signing moting the Christian Values Baldwin, his inspirational mes- tour for his new novel “ The Network, as well as many other sages and the projects he is Death and Life of Gabriel projects. involved with and supporting, Phillips,” and was signing at the The high energy Baldwin go to his website at Lifeway store in Cool Springs brings to the table is due to his www.stephenbaldwin.com. on Monday, November 10. As a Christian author, Baldwin’s new book, a murder/ detective story, walks a fine line between keeping tradition- al Christian readers happy and “keeping it real.” Some of the language in the book is PG-13 Stephen admits, but he felt like he had to use the language to keep his characters “real,” a hard thing to do sometimes in the Christian genre. Baldwin has also just fin- ished filming a movie which should be released some time next year, he is on the radio with “The Baldwin- McCullough Radio Experience,” is working on a

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Westview NEWSpapers www.publishedbywestview.com www.westviewonline.com Wednesday, November 5, 2008 -- Page 19 Williamson Bellevue Macy’s March of Dimes Charity Event Economics... It was announced today that Department valued between millions of babies over the past until they reach the day when (Continued from the Bellevue Center Macy’s will $900 and $1700. The prizes 64 years. They will not stop every baby is born healthy. Fairview page) host a March of Dimes Charity range from a $50 Visa Gift Card, Codes Department expendi- Event on Saturday, November to a Signed Titans Jersey, and tures, in anticipation of the 15, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until include ten (10) $25 Macy’s Gift drop, were budgeted accord- 10:00 p.m. 2% of all sales will Cards. There will also be door ingly. be donated to the March of prizes from the Ecotage Salon, “We knew that the down- Dimes. the Home Store, Ladies’Apparel turn was coming, and we knew There will be a 20% Off and Men’s Furnishings. that that wasn’t a place that we Shopping Pass distributed at the This Charity Event will could look for a large amount door, and there will be door benefit both the customer and of revenue this year.” prizes announced throughout the the March of Dimes. With the Anderson said the county day, and will include a pair of help and support of the would indeed develop the ath- diamond and emerald earrings American people, the March of letic field for youth recreation- from Macy’s Fine Jewelry Dimes has saved the lives of al purposes, but he could give no timetable. “It’s not that we don’t have the money in the bank. That’s not what this is about. We have money in the bank and we want to preserve it. Same thing you do in your home. You just seem to operate better when you have money in your billfold, as opposed to not having money in your billfold and trying to figure out how to get out from a hole,” he said. But he added: “We wel- come the soccer fields. We welcome the land. We will develop it in a way that you will be proud of.” Vice Mayor Stuart Johnson said members of the public had expressed the need for the new athletic facility as soon as possible, and he inquired if measures—such as mowing—could be taken that would at least make the field suitable as a practice facility. “If it’s about cutting grass, we’d certainly do that,” answered Parks Director Hood. Carnton... (Continued from Williamson Co. Page) grounds will come alive as though reborn more than a cen- tury ago with a 19th century magic show featuring Real Estate Professor Richard Barclay, Wizard of Edinburgh from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; re-enactors; artisans, authentic period musi- cians and demonstrations. A drill demonstration by members of the 20th Tennessee Valley Battalion will be show- cased at 10 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m. "Honestly this day is akin to time travel. From an Abraham Lincoln imperson- ator to authentic period music and artisans plying their crafts of the period, Carnton Plantation returns to another century. Though school kids love their private day on Friday, I can tell you adults and families will absolutely be enchanted on Saturday. This is one of the most authentic peri- od events we host during the year. It is a real treat," Thessin said. Admission price each day for Blue and Gray Days is $12 for adults; $10 for Seniors; $5 children ages 6 to 12; free to those younger than age 5. Each ticket includes a guided house tour. For additional informa- tion, call (615) 794-0903 or visit www.Carnton.org.

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