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T UE, ENN V E E S L S L E E E B THE 20 14 A N N S VUE IO P T LL A THE C PUBLIC VUE Vol 3 Number 9 TheThe Community Community Newspaper Newspaper of of Bellevue Bellevue TN June 2, 2021 Remembering Who We Are West Meade Fellowship Church Honors American Heroes By Vince Troia Vue Contributor On a holiday when the nation me- morializes our fallen American sol- diers who died in wars protecting this country and its freedoms, one Bellevue pastor wanted to make sure these ‘united’ states do not be- come a distant memory. For services at West Meade Fel- lowship Church last weekend hon- oring American military personnel lost since the Civil War, Dr. Mike Shelton, wanted to make a state- ment about the battle lines being drawn now. So, ‘Pastor Mike,’ with help from American Legion Post 5, erected 50 large U.S. flags on the hillside of the Old Hickory Boulevard church. “I am very concerned about the divided nature of the country right American flags on proud display on the grounds of West Meade Fellowship Church. now,” Shelton said. “We are making Photo by Vince Troia a statement about how this division pulls us apart. The 50 flags show Shelton’s original idea was to hon- Yellow ribbons, seen as a symbol Bellevue Baptist Church on High- that we are still one nation.” or the veterans of the West Meade in support of U.S. troops and POW/ way 70 South. His new church is American Legion, Post 5 played Fellowship congregation, approxi- MIA soldiers, were attached to each “a conservative, bible-believing, a key role in the display and the mately 15 or so. flag pole. Christian church in Bellevue,” ac- holiday weekend services by help- “I thought about planting a flag For a holiday originally named cording to its website (westme- ing to purchase the flags. Church for our veterans at the church, but Decoration Day, the flags flying -un adefellowship.com). volunteers and members of Post 5 the fifty flags seemed more appro- der a green, lush landscape fit the Despite the concerns about a di- erected the flags on the north lawn priate for the time we are living bill rather well. The interdenomina- vided nation, Pastor Mike remains of the church property facing driv- through right now,” said Shelton. tional church, founded in 1992, of- hopeful that, with God’s help, the ers along Old Hickory Boulevard. “I am trying to promote us being ficially opened on the Old Hickory country will be united again. WWII vets were the primary hon- one nation under God. It doesn’t Boulevard in 1999. “America has gotten through orees, according to Shelton. Taps matter our skin color, or our lan- Shelton came to the church just some difficult times in the past,” he were played, but all veterans were guages, we are all Americans,” he over a year ago after serving as pas- said, “and we can get through what- honored or memorialized. In fact, added. tor for more than two decades at ever we are facing now.” INSIDE THIS ISSUE WNSL Spring Seasons End Vols Fall to Hogs in SEC Tourney Sounds Extend Win Streak to 12 Page 4 Page 5 Page 7 2 Nashville Sports Publications June 2, 2021 STAND OUT IN A SEA OF SAMENESS WITH YOUR SMILE POWER! Now offering DeltaVision® in partnership with VSP®. Protect your eyes and smile with Delta Dental®. DeltaDentalTN.com June 2, 2021 Nashville Sports Publications 3 Financial Vue Learning How to Stretch Your IRAs to family members who don’t meet good health, and taking withdraw- any of the above exceptions, what als – technically called required can you do? minimum distributions – from your Mike Hastings By Jim Dyes One possibility is a Roth IRA retirement accounts, such as your Publisher Financial conversion. You could convert a traditional IRA and your 401(k). If [email protected] Advisor traditional IRA to a Roth IRA over you don’t really need the money, your lifetime, so your heirs would you can use these withdrawals to Editorial Staff receive the Roth IRA. They would pay for some or all of the insurance still be required to withdraw the premiums. Stetson Marlin assets within 10 years, but unlike Life insurance can’t replace an Contributing Writer You might contribute to your IRA with a traditional IRA, Roth IRA IRA as a means to save for retire- Marc Lyon withdrawals are generally tax-free. ment, though, so you should consult Contributing Writer for decades to help pay for your retirement. But if you don’t need These conversions are taxable, with your financial advisor to make Vince Troia so you’ll want to consult your tax sure you are working toward all Contributing Writer all the money, you may want to leave what’s left to your children professional in addition to your fi- your goals. Paula Underwood Winters nancial advisor, to determine if this In any case, if you have a sizable Contributing Writer or grandchildren. 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We are Bellevue’s neighborhood law fi rm Art Director: Now, most non-spouse beneficia- Renee Phillips ries must withdraw all assets from serving Nashville and surrounding counti es the IRA within 10 years of the IRA with over 60 years of combined experience. Advertising Sales: owner’s death. The beneficiary gen- erally does not have to take out any Mike Hastings [email protected] money during that 10-year period, but at the end of it, the entire bal- LITIGATION • CRIMINAL DEFENSE • CONSERVATORSHIPS Printing Provided By: ance must be withdrawn – and that could result in a pretty big tax bill. DIVORCE • ESTATE PLANNING • PROBATE Franklin Web Press The stretch IRA strategy can still be used for surviving spouses, ben- PERSONAL INJURY • ADOPTION • SMALL BUSINESS eficiaries who are no more than 10 615.579.5774 years younger than the deceased IRA owner, and beneficiaries who 161 Belle Forest Circle www.NashvilleSports.net are chronically ill or disabled. 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The biggest trophy NSW Contributor though was the Love of the Game Trophy that was given to 15 base- West Nashville Sports League fin- ball teams that exhibited exemplary ished up the 2021 Spring Baseball sportsmanship throughout the year. and Flag Football season over Me- I am rejuvenated at the end of the morial Day weekend and despite the season for having watched the base- cool weather, fun was had by all! ball teams improve so much in a To wrap up each Spring season short period of time. On top of that WNSL hots a in-house (free) tour- play with a great deal of enthusi- nament for both baseball and flag asm, with great attitudes and sports- football. It’s an exciting way to end manship throughout the season.” the season and for coaches and par- WNSL saw the largest Spring ents, it’s a great opportunity to see Flag Football season to date with the growth in their team/player over 100 teams joining up for the fun! the course of the season. Teams Spring Baseball also saw growth played games starting May 22nd with over 90 teams participating. and finished Saturday May 29th With the number of teams, it was with seven baseball and 13 flag a true pleasure to watch over 1,500 football teams taking home cham- children play each weekend and en- pionship trophies! joy their time outside after a stress- In addition to end of season tour- ful year.

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