EuroBronz Tanning Studio
April 1 - 15, 2009
Is “A Shade Above the Rest”
by Nancy W. Brown
2 Real Estate Today
With the first warm days of spring come thoughts of
shorts and tank tops… and trading pale winter skin for
4 Calendar of Events a golden glow. EuroBronz Tanning Studio provides a
safe, controlled environment for that all-important early
4 Sudoku base tan.
There are three locations conveniently situated around
5 Word Search Nashville, including the newly opened studio in the
Nashville West shopping center off Charlotte Pike, one
5 Mortgage Matters in Brentwood and one in Hendersonville.
EuroBronz has been in business for 14 years, making it
6 Interior Design one of the oldest tanning salons in the Nashville area. “We
believe in safety first,” notes co-owner Mark Hemphill,
6 Help! I’m Shrinkin’ “and have always maintained the highest standards in
equipment and employee training.”
Dr. Steve Olivas Because of this, the upscale tanning studio caters to
many country music performers, models, wrestlers and
7 Hickman Happenings other entertainers. “They know they can count on us,”
Hemphill says.
8 Run on Jane Employees are all SmartTan certified, meaning they’ve
taken classes and passed an exam on how the tanning
9 Pets 101 Continued on page 8
9 BOOST Your Life
10 Consumer Tips
12 Bright Spots with
Sawrie Becker
13 Green 101
13 Councilman’s Corner
Charlie Tygard Pepsi 300 race By Randy Weiler
NASCAR Nationwide Series points leader (as of April 1) Carl
14 Take Your Best Shot
Kaye Ivanoff, RN
field hopes Edwards and fellow drivers Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch will
lead the field in the upcoming Pepsi 300.
The race will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Nashville
15 Mommy Talk Edwards flops Superspeedway in Gladeville, just off SR 840 that runs between
I-40 and I-24. The race will be broadcast on ESPN.
16 COUPONS !!! rather than flips A strong field that should include top-10 (points) drivers
Continued on page 14
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Real Estate Today
More Rea$on$ to be Energy Efficient
by Karen Roach as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors,
It is clear that many of us roofs, and heating and cooling equipment, can
are becoming more and more receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to
focused on our environment $1,500 per year. Some improvements, such as
and the preservation of it geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters,
for the generations that and solar panels, are not subject to the $1,500
will follow. There are limitation.
Soar purposefully
Soar confidently
many things that can and This is available for improvements made in
should be done. No matter both 2009 and 2010. You can take the credit both
how small it may seem or years. For new home construction, the credit is
how inconsequential, the cumulative effect available to the contractor which should then
of everyone doing something can make a pass through to the homebuyer.
monumental difference. You can read more about the program at
One of the basic things that each of us should http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm Not
consider is right there in the most significant all improvements qualify as they must attain
investment that we have – our homes. Making a certain level of improved energy efficiency.
our homes more energy efficient is good for our The requirements are detailed at http://www.
environment and also good for our pocketbooks. energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_
Call for a tour today! We should assume that our energy costs are
going to continue to rise, particularly with
credits
If you plan on staying in your home, are
conversions to newer technology and possible shopping for a home, or building a home, you
• Ages 3 - 8th grade 6021 Cloverland Drive penalties on our current providers. should be aware of the energy efficiency of your
• SACS & AMS Accredited Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Now is a good time to consider upgrading residence or prospective residence. You should
• Multi-age Classes p (615)833-3610 the energy efficiency of your home. The explore your options to upgrade your energy
• Foreign Language from age 3
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• Aftercare / Summer Programs included many credits to give you an incentive tax credit is available. It will improve the value
to do those upgrades now. The recent Stimulus of your home.
Bill solidified those credits and increased or If you have any questions or would like
www.montessoriacad.org extended some of them. additional information please do not hesitate
In general terms, current homeowners who to contact me at 615.495.9934 or via email at
Soar academically purchase and install specific products, such Karen@Avenuerealestate.com.

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Small Business
Tips for Keeping Track of Personal
Electronics When Traveling
It’s no secret that Americans are So how do you avoid becoming a “loss as well as indoor and outdoor
constantly on the go, using technology statistic,” especially if you travel a lot on use. Visit www.brother.com to
to help us multitask and get things done business with personal electronic items? learn more.
while we are out and about. Smart Here are a few simple tips: 2) Always carry smaller
phones, PDAs and mini laptops are all 1) Label your laptop or other electronic electronics like cell phones and
the rage - until we lose them. devices with your name, address and cell iPods in the same place in your
We usually lose things in transit: on phone number. A majority of laptops handbag or carry-on. Knowing
buses, trains and planes, in cabs and lost in airports are left at security where to look for them will not when you’re sitting down.
rental cars, shopping malls and coffee checkpoints where they presumably will only help you access and use them quickly,
shops. If you’ve ever lost an electronic be found by the Transportation Security but also help you realize sooner rather than 5) Take extra care -- and time, if needed
gadget, you know the cost, inconvenience Administration (TSA) or airport staff. If later if an item really is lost. -- at airport security checkpoints to make
and security risks can become not just a there’s no identifying information on your sure you’ve retrieved all your important
3) Charge your electronics before possessions, including laptops and other
hassle but also a burden. device, the authorities or even a Good you begin a trip so that you don’t have
Samaritan will have no way to find you electronic devices. Don’t feel you have
As many as 12,000 laptops are lost in to charge them in an airport lounge or to rush to get out of someone else’s
American airports each week, according and return your property. waiting area. Charging in a public place way, especially if rushing will increase
to a 2008 survey by the Ponemon Invest in a portable labeling device increases your risk of forgetting an item, your risk of forgetting something. TSA
Institute. Even though more than half and put your identifying information or having it taken when you look away screeners consistently give passengers
of them are left behind at security on important electronic items. Brother for a moment. And even if you remember verbal reminders to check their belongings
checkpoints, the survey says a whopping recently launched two portable labelers to take the phone, you still risk forgetting to be sure they have everything, but you
65 to 70 percent are never returned. - the PT-1230PC and PT-2430PC- that the charger. rarely hear any of them urging passengers
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repositories for massive numbers of lost laptop or any desktop computer and player, electronic planner or other small screening point. They understand you may
electronic devices, most of which lack require no software installation to use. electronic item in your pocket, always need a few extra moments to collect your
any identifying information that would These P-touch labelers print up to six check the area when you get up from a belongings.
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Free Salsa Classes Mashville Brigade
Exchange Club of Bellevue 10:00 pm 9:30 pm
is hosting an evening with Cafe Bella - 609 Ninth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 Station Inn - 402 Twelfth Avenue
Dr. Jesse Register, Director of MNPS Come to free Salsa Classes every Friday at Cafe Bella, South, Nashville, TN
Monday, April 13 at 6pm Nashville’s hottest Latin night club and restaurant. Also on The Mashville Brigade is a band
Harpeth Valley Elementary School Cafeteria Fridays, Happy Hour from 4:00pm-8:00pm featuring music featuring Ashby Frank, Darrell
from local R&B artist, Higher Ground. Local Latin musicians, Webb, Greg Martin, Jimmy Van
Hotdogs and hamburgers will be served
Swing Latino, perform a mix a Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha- Cleve and Aaron McDarris.
Dr. Register will share with us the state of Metro cha and more following the free salsa class, and a DJ spins the Each of them are sideman with
Schools, where we are and where we are headed, hottest Latin mix in the city until 3:00am. prominent bluegrass acts and
the challenges and rewards. For more information ----------------------------------- artists in their own right. You’ll
on Dr. Register, please visit: Tuesdays at the Cottage see a great show and hear exciting
http://www.mnps.org/Page49052.aspx A fun, ongoing Bible study that helps women understand bluegrass and roots music from
incredible pickers who are at
Please rsvp to Dr. Sheri Weiner at God’s message for them today. The kick-off of Tuesdays at
the Cottage will include a free continental breakfast and free the top of their game. Cost - $8/
audiomom@comcast.net or 673.6100 Ticket
childcare, courtesy of Stay ‘N Play in Bellevue. Thereafter,
no later than April 10. the drop-in child care center will offer a special $5.00/hour ----------------------------------
rate for those attending the Bible study and free child care for Tuesdays for Tots: April
first-timers. For more information, please contact Lisa Kinakin Cheekwood Botanical Gardens Regal Green Hills Stadium 16
Need assistance with your taxes? at 615 456-2653 (www.lisakinakin.com). and Museum
AARP will be providing tax preparation on ...
1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee April 18
April 2-5 Event details at nowplayingnashville.com! Music in the Vines: Art Four Sale
Mondays through April 13 Southern Womens Show - Nashville 2009 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nashville Convention Center; Renaissance Nashville Hotel April 9 Arrington Vineyards and Winery
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Event details at eventsinamerica.com Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, TN 37014
8101 Hwy 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221 Sommet Center - 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a bottle of our wine and
615-646-9622 April 4 Buy Tickets for Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco at Sommet take in a relaxed evening of music. Feel free to listen
*Please bring any tax forms you have received and Deaf Day Center on 4/9/2009. casually as you catch up with friends and family here at
Please inform the AARP Tax Counselors on how much 9:30 am - 4:30 pm the rolling hillsides of Arrington Vineyards. Tables are
you received from the Economic Stimulus Package 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211 April 11 available on a first come, first serve basis, but feel free to
Call 615-646-9622 to set up an appointment. Citywide Easter Egg Hunt bring your own blanket or outdoor folding chairs.
For the third annual Deaf Day, Nashville Zoo will offer
presentations and programs designed to cater specifically to 1:00 pm - Richard Siegel Park, 515 Cherry Lane, Murfreesboro.
the deaf and deaf /blind community. Sign language interpreters Children of all ages will love this hunt! Activities will include April 19
Chance to win $5,000! and guides will be at various animal exhibits throughout the age appropriate egg hunts all afternoon, carnival games and a Concert by Seth Glier at Bluebird Cafe - Sunday Writers
Reverse Draw & Silent Auction April 20th Zoo, partnering with Zoo docents to deliver educational final visit by the Easter Bunny before he fills the baskets on Night
Hosted by Chafin’s Barn presentations and answer guest questions. Cost: $13/Adults Sunday. Swap eggs for prizes at our “eggs-change” booth! 8pm - Bluebird Cafe - 4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville.
$8/Children ages 3-12 $11/Seniors The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, Nashville’s great acoustic Writer’s Night
Sponsored by Exchange Club of Belleuve
---------------------------- please call Thomas Laird at 867-4913.
Fundraising Event for Child Abuse Prevention Richard Siegel Park is located at 515
Native Plant Sale
Exchange Club of Bellevue once again in partnership with Cherry Lane, Murfreesboro,TN 37129.
Chafin’s Barn is hosting an evening of fun fundraising
to help raise money for the prevention of child abuse. There
will be door prizes and of course, the chance to win a grand
prize of $5,000 or $2500 for second prize or $1,000 for third
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum
1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville Tennessee
Over 50 different varieties of wildflowers and native plants will
April 16
HARD ROCK AMBASSADORS OF
ROCK BATTLE OF BANDS 9:00 pm
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prize. Admission is $50 and dinner will be provided be available to buy for one day only! Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to bring some new native beauties to your garden. The Hard Rock Cafe- Nashville
along with the chance to win one of many prizes such as spa
treatments, evening out at restaurants like the Palm or Sperry’s Sponsored by The Garden Club of Nashville. 100 Broadway, Nashville
or even overnight stays at some of the finest area ----------- Phone: 615-742-9900: Contact:
hotels like Opryland. Please contact Sheri Weiner, President BodyQuest Challenge Nashville_Sales@hardrock.com
of the Exchange Club for raffle tickets or more information: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Nashville_Merch@hardrock.com
615-673-6100 Adventure Science Center 8 Bands compete only 1 left standing.
800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37203 QUALIFYING EVENTS:
On your mark, get set, go! Strap on your running shoes and April 15th & 16th
High Performers… head out to the Fifth Annual Body Quest Challenge. Participate FINAL BATTLE:
Extraordinary Women! in a one-mile BodyQuest Fun Run and come to the center to
learn all about the body. Cost: $11/Adults; $9/Children (age
Thursday, April 23rd
Winning band (up to 5 members) will
Professional Coaching Group 3-12); $9/Senior (age 60+); $9/Military w/Active ID; $9/ move onto the semi-final judging by a
Program duration: 6 weeks/6 sessions, 90 mins each session College Student w/ID; Children age 2 and under free. Hard Rock Corporate panel. 5 Finalists
Date/Time: Thursdays at 8am-9:30am weekly will be selected and posted online at
First session to be April 23rd, 2009 April 6 hardrock.com. Band who receives most
Location: Avenue Bank Green Hills – Conference Room Dialogues on Immigration online votes wins!
Cost: $395 6:30 pm GRAND PRIZE: Winning band wins a
Executive Coaches are Scarritt-Bennett Center, 1008 Nineteenth Avenue South. trip to perform at Ambassadors of Rock
Hard Rock Calling at Hyde Park in
Christie Vaughn, MBA, ACCC and Sawrie Becker, M.S.E. Financial assistance is available if needed. Cost: $25/For
London June 27th & 28th. Trip includes
For more details, visit all 5 evenings; Pre-registration Required. Event details at
airfare, hotel & spending money!
www.alocgroup.com/womenscoaching nowplayingnashville.com!
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or call 615.269.6004 Nashville Film Festival
April 7

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Ongoing Event: Designer Finds raises
Bellevue Chamber Monthly Luncheon Meeting with
$2,500 for prevention of Mortgage Matters
Guest Speaker Domestic Abuse
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Designer Finds in Green Hills recently partnered with the
Location: The Meadows
8044 Coley Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221
YWCA in March to help raise money for the YWCA Weaver
Domestic Violence Center. They offered 10% of any sale Good Ole Uncle Sam is giving
you $8000.00 for your first home
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM of any donated handbags or jewelry from March 1-15th.
This fundraiser was a winner as it helped raise $2500! We
applaud Designer Finds for helping the community raise
Saturday, May 16 support and awareness of this fine center.
32nd Annual Bellevue Community Picnic Designer Finds is located at 2210 Crestmoor Rd in Green
Bellevue’s Red Caboose Park Hills. You may reach them by calling 615.279.1994 or on The new and improved 2009 Tax tax credit any time before December
the web: www.designerfinds.biz
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Center can be reached
Credit is Uncle Sam’s way to help 31, 2009 on your 2008 tax return.
Special Grand Marshal is Joe Elmore, Host of the Emmy
Award Winning “Tennessee Crossroads” by contacting Abby Sasser at 615.983.5162 spur home sales in any town USA. A The only bad news is the tax
first time buyer can qualify for this credit does have an income limit of
Free Tax credit between January 1 and $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 on a single
-------------------------------- CAll 615.469.7334 for more details.
November 30, 2009. This new break return or $150,000.00 to $170,000.00
Nashville March for Babies -----------------------------------
12:00 pm The Civil War and Reconstruction
can put $8000.00 free in your pocket on a joint return.
Centennial Park , 2525 West End Avenue, Nashville Tennessee State Museum - Ongoing to apply to your new digs, because the
March for Babies, the March of Dimes largest fundraiser, Tickets: Free Admission Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, tax credit reduces your tax bill dollar How do you get your Free Money?
raises money to help all babies be born healthy. Sign up and Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm Tennessee State Museum 505 for dollar. This is how it works; qualifying
fundraise, and then come out to celebrate with thousands Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243
of Nashville residents who care about the health of our For example, if you would on average taxpayers can claim 10 percent of the
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smallest citizens! March for Babies is a family-friendly The First Tennesseans get a tax refund $2000.00 when house price up $8000.00 on their 2008
event - bring the kids out for a short walk followed by live Tennessee State Museum you file your 2008 tax return after tax return. Since the tax credit is dollar
entertainment, face painting, food and drinks and other fun
Ongoing - Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee purchasing a home your refund would for dollar you can get your free money
activities. Stroller and pet friendly.
through four evolving periods, beginning about 15,000
be $10,000.00. with your tax return as usual. If you
ONGOING EVENTS
years ago, peaking between 800 and 1650 A.D. with the file your tax return electronically you
Mississippian people, and ending with the ascendancy of Even better: Unlike last year the can also get a rapid refund and that is
EXCITING BEDROOM DECORATING MAKEOVER such modern tribes as the Cherokee and Chickasaw. The
SEMINAR NOW AVAILABLE! museum even has a display of bones from a mastodon that
$7,500.00 tax credit was a loan, but the fastest way to get your cash.
Women’s groups looking for meeting programs are being roamed Tennessee 10,000 years ago.Tickets: Free Admission now it’s free Money with no repayment
offered a free program by Bohnne Jones and Deidre Carver, Tennessee State Museum 505 Deaderick Street Nashville. plan. What if you bought a home before
independent franchise owners of INTERIORS by Decorating -------------------------------- the $8000.00 credit?
Den of Nashville. Last year’s tax credit was available to
“We call our bedroom makeover seminar, ‘Suite Dreams’,
Live Lunch at Stillwaters Cafe
first time home buyers who purchased If you have bought your home in
Stillwaters Cafe
and it’s filled with great ideas on a variety of design styles, their home after April 8, until December 2009 and only got a $7500.00 tax
1207 Jefferson Street, Nashville, TN 37207
and options”, said Jones.
LIVE LUNCH at Stillwaters features LIVE JAZZ every 31, 2008. It was really an interest free credit you can amend your 2008
‘INTERIORS’ by Decorating Den has several different Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 2 pm for lunch loan from the government. Qualifying return and get $500.00 added to your
meeting programs available on a variety of interesting
interior decorating topics. All programs are designed to
patrons.
home buyers would get their tax credit return. The Uncle Sam will send you
help organizations have a successful and informational
Featuring a variety of local artists including John Birdsong,
when they filed their 2007 returns, but an additional $500.00 bucks.
Jerry Krahn, Chris Kent and Mel Deal .
gathering. they would have to repay the credit
For more information, call 329-3207. What if you have not bought a home
Call 800-DEC-DENS for more information
back $500.00 each year after for 15 yet?
years. If you have not bought your home
In 2009, First Time Home buyers yet, but plan to before November,
get the $8000.00 free with only one 2009 here is what you may want to
exception; it has to be paid back only if do. Go ahead and file your 2008 return
the buyer sells the home within 3 years before your home purchase. Then
from purchase date. after you are in your new home, file
You could get the $8000.00 Tax an amendment to your tax return and
Credit even if you have owned a home get the extra $8000.00 straight into
before. your pocket.
It’s not only a first time home buyer Please contact me Josh Rogers at
who qualifies for the $8000.00 cash. Tennessee Bank and Trust at or email
The law says you just can’t have owned 1-615-481-9367 jrogers@tennbank.
a home in the last 3 years. Some more com to get pre-qualified for your home
good news is that you can claim your purchase before you miss your free
$8000.00.
32nd Annual Bellevue Community Picnic
Everything is coming together for the 32nd many acts to be performing on center stage:
Annual Bellevue Community Picnic scheduled Roux du Bayou Cajun Band. Playing authentic
for Saturday, May 16th, in Red Caboose Park Cajun/Zydeco/Swamp music native to southern
from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Louisiana, their high-energy style gets them
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is repeated engagements at a variety of quality
very excited to have as our Grand Marshall venues across the Southeast and Midwest. Band
this year, Joe Elmore, Show Host & Producer. leader Paul Gregoire also plays accordion as a
As host of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe Elmore sub on the Grand Ole Opry with Cajun Opry
has taken viewers to meet interesting people star Jimmy C. Newman.
and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places As always, we promise to have great food,
in his home state. He has been involved with artisans, children’s crafts, rides, fireworks, and
the Emmy-award winning series since its wonderful entertainment!
beginning in 1987. Joe also wears another hat, Stay tuned for more updates on the special
that of producer and co-host of Horsepower music, attractions, rides and programs planned
TV on Spike TV. for the Picnic or log on to www.bellevuepicnic.
We are also pleased to announce one of the com for more details!

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Interior Design Help! I’m Shrinkin’
Let’s Go Green! Deciphering the “Doctor Code”
By Deidre Carver, Interior Designer and ozone depleting By Dr. Steve Olivas mind, the reality is that
Interior Designer, Allied ASID contaminates. An they are pretty similar
Interiors by Decorating Den added bonus to using nowadays.
At the risk of being
low-VOC paint is thrown out of the fraternity, By the way, if a
that you can move I figured a crash course on professional uses the
Everywhere you look someone back into the room term “Psychologist,”
is talking about “going green”. the different kinds of mental
the same day you health “Doctors” would be in it means they have
Almost every shelter magazine I paint. earned a doctorate and
pick up is focused on green design order. I am often asked about
Five years ago, the distinctions between are licensed as such
and those “green” shopping bags by their state. The
are everywhere. But what exactly most people didn’t these professionals because
know what “being unless you are already in word Psychologist is a
does it mean to “go green”? protected, legal term.
green” meant. Now ‘the biz,’ it can be very
It is easier then you may think. we have hybrid cars confusing. Sorta like, you can’t
Most people have a preconceived and homes that produce enough energy legally call yourself
idea that living green is difficult and Doctors come in three a “Dentist” unless
on their own that they could run a small garden varieties, with a few
beyond their abilities (or desires). You town. You too can now be green with designated as such
don’t have to give up luxury to help stragglers thrown in for good by the state licensing
these simple ideas and know that you measure. We’ll hit the high
save the planet, just make a few simple are helping to save our environment board.
changes. You may actually be green points, and I’ll cover other professionals
one repurposed piece of furniture at in a later column. Even though it may be fun from time
and not even know it. a time. to time.
Recycling is a great way to start. No, The top of the food chain is occupied by
If you need help with repurposing Psychiatrists, who hold a medical degree I will give a brief footnote here: “School
I don’t mean your garbage, I mean your and redecorating your home, give Psychologists” are able to use the term
furniture. Repurposing pieces that you (M.D.). These are physicians who prescribe
Interiors by Decorating Den a call. We medication, and tend not to dabble in Psychologist, but are not necessarily
already have rather than tossing them can guide you in the right direction to doctors. They typically hold a Master’s
in a landfill is recycling. If you are therapy. Typically, a good Psychiatrist will
taking your home green. recommend their patients work with an Degree, and are experts in testing and
thinking about getting rid of evaluation of children in school settings.
an old piece of furniture outside therapist to give their problems a
you are tired of, first look one-two punch: medication plus personal The third “Doctor” category belongs to a
and see if it can be used therapy (the best course of treatment for group whose members DO hold a doctoral
somewhere else in your many mental health issues). degree in Psychology, but are either in the
home. An old book shelf Next are the Psychologists. Psychologists process of going through licensure, or are
could find a new home hold either a PsyD or a PhD, and the having difficulty passing the requirements
in your garage to hold difference between the two is not as subtle (like a lawyer having trouble passing the
flower pots and gardening as you would think. Bar Exam).Believe it or not, the procedure
tools. An old chair in for credentialing Psychologists is actually
PsyD programs are geared toward pretty rigorous.
the den maybe perfect training their students to become therapists;
in your guest room. If it i.e., the focus of their training tends to Finally, the stragglers. There is a subset
doesn’t match perfectly, be therapeutic technique, theory, and of “Doctors” who hold a doctorate…
reupholstering it is always practice. And while PsyDs have not been but in a subject other than Psychology.
an option. Don’t be afraid as numerous as PhDs in the past, they have In other words, they may have a
to paint an old dresser or been closing the gap. The past 10-15 years Doctorate in Philosophy or Theology or
cut the legs off of a shelf has seen a dramatic increase in the number Counselor Education, but because of the
to make the piece perfect of licensed PsyDs. protected term, cannot call themselves a
for its new home. And if Psychologist.
you cannot find a place PhD programs were developed not only
to train students to become therapists, So, these folks will use a term such as
for it in your home, see if Counselor, Therapist, Psychotherapist,
someone you know could but also scientists. The main thrust of
these programs fluctuates from school Pastoral Counselor, or Family Therapist
use it. Don’t forget there (there are a few others) to describe
is always Goodwill. to school, as some lean more heavily
toward “scientist,” and others more themselves professionally. They may be
Painting a room used to toward “therapist.” As a result, there tends fine therapists, and be licensed as a mental
mean polluting your home to be a split in the relative strengths of health practitioner by the state, but their
with hazardous vapors and graduates. license is at the Master’s Degree level
fumes. Today most paint instead of Doctoral.
manufactures offer low- Even among PhD Psychologists however,
there are sub-categories. Whew… not easy stuff. I hope this helps
VOC and zero-VOC paints For your own personal decorator, answer some questions about who we are.
and finishes. VOC (volatile organic contact INTERIORS by Decorating Confused yet? Let me know if you have others.
compounds) can continue emitting in Den at 800-DEC-DENS or Your Psychologist may hold a degree
your home for years after you paint. www.decoratingden.com in Clinical Psychology or Counseling You may email Steve for
By using a low-VOC paint you can Making the world more beautiful, Psychology. And while these two degrees questions or comments at
help clean up the air in your home one room at a time. were developed with different goals in dr.steve.o@hotmail.com
and help reduce landfill, groundwater

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Hickman Happenings
If you think there’s nothin’ Dr. Cher of Chestnut Hill Ranch Bed & going to be implementing some of these
happenin’ in Hickman County…. Breakfast contacted me to tell me about new ideas shortly. Some tours are being
listen up!! a luncheon they are having on April 4th. planned for The Grinder Switch Hour on
Sponsored by the Chamber, this will be a Saturdays, as well as to Tarkington’s Store
roast honoring Neil Jobe, a local drug and to enjoy the food and music. This is a
By Colleen Ray alcohol volunteer and all proceeds will great way for us to showcase our talent and
The first day of spring has come and benefit the Charlie Garner Scholarship culture to those outside our area. Bravo!
gone, and it’s looking good out there! My Fund. For more information contact Speaking of talent, Clay Harris’ recent
husband even had to touch up the “front Nancy at 729-5774. She also told me that production of “I See You” was a hit and
40” with the mower! That’ll be his only the threatened species chicks she recently I can tell you first hand that he is a gifted
chance to do that this year since when purchased are doing well. All 26 should man. Next is “Market” April 16-18. This
mowing season comes, I love spending be fully feathered by August. is a dinner theatre and your ticket gets you
hours on that mower just talking with Easter egg hunts were indoors in a great meal from The Farmhouse plus the special music from 1861-1865. Officer
God and enjoying His handiwork. Such Connecticut, but you had to keep count show! Clay is also working on the Hickman Call is 1:30, Inspection 2:30 and the
a blessing! because if you didn’t find them all, they Heritage Music Festival scheduled for May Skirmish at 3:00. On Sunday enjoy the
The Great American Clean Up is sure got to smelling bad after a while! Not 16. To participate in this, or for theatre Authentic Church Service at 10:00 am,
underway and in the first 3 hours more to worry at the annual Easter egg hunt at tickets, please call 729-5130. with Officer Call at 12:30, Inspection at
than 15,000 pounds of debris and the Ag Fairgrounds on April 11th at 1:00 1:15 and the Skirmish at 2:00. All of these
Get ready for the big event at Riverfront
recycling was brought to the dump! This pm. This event, sponsored by the Civitans events are FREE to the public…just bring
Park on April 25-26. The Skirmish of
is a great opportunity for some non-profits draws a huge crowd and it’s better to stand your lawn chairs. For more information
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EuroBronz Tanning Run On Jane
Studio Is “A Shade Great Gift Idea
Above the Rest” This week I’d like to write about a super
cool device (a great gift idea for those of
us with parents in their 60’s and older)
dust…until now! The Digital Film and
Slide Converter (available online and at
certain electronic stores) will take your
Continued from page 1 that my husband picked up. Now I am not 35 mm negatives (remember those?) or
going to start writing articles on cool new these precious slides and convert them
process works. Each client products and my take on them, but this into digital files where you can email,
receives an in-depth consultation was such a neat thing that I had to share! save to a CD or store on your C drive
to map out the safest and most For about fifty bucks, my husband bought all of those memories from years past.
effective tanning routine for their a Film and Slide converter. Yes…slides! You can even rework them with a photo
individual needs. If you don’t know what a slide is, I would finishing software program or edit as
“Clients can choose their level imagine that you were born after 1975 well! This product is easy to use if
of tanning based on a variety of
different beds that have different and I now feed a bit aged! My parents you are not techno challenged and well
ranges of UVA and UVB wave had one of those carousel slide holders worth the spend. This is probably one
lengths,” Hemphill explains. “We with a projector that would present their of the best gifts to get for your parents
offer high pressure facials — 100 timeless photos and memories onto a if you can’t think of anything other than
percent UVA for faces — as well large pull down screen for all of us to the same old tie or cooking gadget for a
as beds that talk to you, beds with see. If they took the time to drag all of gift! Want to make the gift even better?
built-in speakers and MP3 player the apparatus out of the attic, you can bet Convert the pictures for them! That
less that what it would normally cost in a
connections, beds with aroma therapy and
spa,” he notes. that all of us kids were going to sit and is certainly a memory that they will
beds with aqua mist.
The benefits of maintaining a tan are watch those memories with a smile and remember forever!
“The industry has really gotten high-tech
both tangible and intangible, according a lot of patience! Well what happened
in recent years.”
to the studio owner. “Studies show that to those slides and memories? They
EuroBronz offers different levels of If you have any questions for
ultraviolet light causes an increase in the
amenities within a price range of $18.88 are back in the attic where most likely Jane, please send your question
production of ‘feel good’ chemicals in the
to $68 per month. Top of the line beds are they will remain in a box and collect to RunOnJane@gmail.com!
brain called dopamine and serotonin. It also
equipped with four high-pressure facials,
increases the production of bone-building
56 160-watt canopy and bench lamps, 13
vitamin D. And we’ve had dermatologists
spaghetti lamps over the shoulders and
refer psoriasis patients for the benefits of
include aroma therapy, aqua mist and a
ultraviolet light with increased UVB.”
built-in sound system. Sessions last only
Hemphill further points out that when
10 minutes.
people feel good about themselves, other,
The studio offers spacious rooms in
less tangible benefits may be experienced.
a sleek urban atmosphere, and each is
“If someone believes they look better with a
climate-controlled so clients stay cool and
tan, they will have increased self-confidence,
comfortable during their sessions.
they’ll enjoy improved relationships,
“We have lots of clients who come in
perform better in interviews and just
over their lunch hour,” Hemphill points
generally portray a sense of well-being.”
out, “because sessions range from just 10 to
EuroBronz does not require membership
fees or contracts, and has
packages available for
purchase by the minute or
unlimited monthly visits.
“Even in a down economy,
people want to feel good
about themselves,” notes
Hemphill. “The tanning
industry was actually started
15 minutes.” Appointments may be made,
in a recession.”
but walk-ins are welcome. He says there is
The three owners of EuroBronz —
little to no wait time at the new Nashville
Hemphill, Stephanie Lannom and Sharon
West location.
Clark — are long-term players and are
EuroBronz also offers the latest
excited about opening the new Nashville
technology in ultraviolet spray tanning.
West studio. “Expenses are less, there’s a
“This offers a tan with a nice even skin
greater pool of talented employees to draw
tone and includes moisturizers for a
from, and the convenient location next to
simultaneous skin conditioning,” Hemphill
I-40 can’t be beat,” Lannom says.
explains.
EuroBronz is open seven days a week.
The studio also offers skin care lotions
Hours are from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday
to traditional tanners, and even has spa
through Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday
treatments available in the My Myst booth.
and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. For
“Clients can enjoy exfoliating treatments,
more information, visit them on the web at
skin firming treatments and skin revitalizing
www.eurobronztan.com or call 356-5022.
treatments in just minutes, and for much

9
Pets 101 BOOST Your Life
Keep Your Cat Wheat vs White
Green and Happy By Jon Sexton
Most people, even those who are picky
eaters, like bread. And that’s good, because
of wheat bread.
A high fiber diet is recommended for
most people.
Spring is on the horizon and we are all * Avoid creating a home for fungus and other
bread, and grains in general, make up a big
thinking about eco-friendly ways to refresh our nasty organisms. Make sure your cat has fresh Remember that ‘wheat’ breads that do
homes, especially as Earth Day approaches. water and food daily to eliminate potential
part of the Food Guide Pyramid. But what not say that they are ‘whole wheat’ are a
disease, insect or other pest infestations. Also, kind of bread should you choose? There are mixture of enriched white flour and whole
If you are one of the more than 38 million cat- so many choices, including white bread,
owning households in the U.S. you may want filtered tap water is better for both you and wheat flour, and so will likely have less fiber
your cat because you aren’t throwing a plastic wheat bread, honey wheat bread, etc. than whole wheat breads. ‘Whole wheat’
to rethink how you care for Fluffy, both to be
more environmentally friendly and to protect bottle away or potentially giving your pet First, you should look at the nutritional will be listed as the first ingredient if the
your cat’s health. contaminents from the bottle. values of different breads when you bread is made from 100% whole wheat.
* Recycle household items by turning them decide which bread to buy for your family. But white breads often have more calcium,
“We love our pets, and just as we work to
make our lives environmentally sensible, we into play toys. Take the rope out of your Although many things are similar for especially if they are made with milk, than
can adopt ‘greener’ pet care habits to better care drawstring pants, and you can have kitty different types of bread, such as: wheat breads. However, many different
for our pets’ health and environment,” says Jill jumping, leaping and pouncing for hours. Roll • C a l o r i e s - u s u a l l y a b o u t kinds of wheat bread are now fortified with
Cordes, host of America’s first broadband pet up a pair of gloves into a tight ball, and she’ll 40-70 calories per slice calcium too. Bread as an extra source of
be trying to dig it out from under the couch
channel www.Petstyle.com. • Total Fat - 0.5-1g calcium is good if your child doesn’t drink
every time you turn your back. If you decide
In addition to everyday eco-sensible habits • Cholesterol - 0mg much milk or eat other dairy products.
to replace carpet somewhere in your house,
you might be adopting for yourself, like buying keep a couple of scraps and attach them to
• Sodium - 90-130mg So what kind of bread should you
organic food and shopping with reusable bags, boards for her to roll on, scratch and climb. • Protein - 1.5-3g choose?
Cordes suggests following some simple pet care Just remember, snuggle time on your lap is • Iron - 4-8%
practices this spring, just in time for Earth Day The Winner, whole-wheat bread! It offers
probably her favorite -- and most eco-friendly There can be big differences in the
on April 22: -- time spent during the day. amount of fiber and calcium that different
a large nutritional advantage over white
bread. 100% whole wheat bread fortified
* Cats love to clean themselves, and it’s a Courtesy of ARAcontent breads have. And whole wheat breads
good idea to keep your pet’s environment with calcium would likely be the most
usually have more vitamin B6, vitamin E, healthy choice.
clean and gentle. Replace traditional pet care magnesium, folic acid, copper, zinc, and
and cleaning products that may contain harsh manganese. However, many white breads Reading the nutrition label can help
chemicals with gentle, all-natural products. are fortified with these vitamins. you find healthy bread. Just be careful
* Keep your kitty’s tummy happy as well. when comparing labels that you check the
In general, 100% whole wheat/whole serving size. Some breads list 2 slices as the
Added hormones or pesticides aren’t good grain breads have more fiber than white
for you to eat, so why do you think they’d be serving size, while others list just 1. Since
bread or other breads made with wheat the amount of calcium and fiber is listed
good for your cat? When shopping, look for
flour, although some many white breads per serving size, 2g of fiber may be for 2
pet food that is natural and organic.
have almost as much fiber as many kinds slices or just 1.
* Eliminate odors in your spring-fresh
house and choose eco-sensible kitty litter, For more information or questions about this article visit
like Arm & Hammer Essentials Clumping Cat www.boostfitclub.com or call 615.662.8989.
Litter. It’s made with natural biodegradable
corn fibers, which are a renewable resource
and sensible for the environment. Plus, it’s
formulated with Arm & Hammer Baking
Soda, which naturally prevents litter box
odors. Visit www.armandhammeressentials.
com/litter.aspx to learn more.
Hickman County’s
Student Athletes of the Week
Hickman County East Hickman County
High School High School
D.J. Key Erica Winfrey
A senior at Hickman County Erica is a senior at East
High School, D.J. Key earned Hickman County High School
a 3.75 GPA and has been and will serve as this year’s
awarded a football scholarship Salutatorian having earned a
to UT Chattanooga for the fall.
GPA of 3.96. For two years she
He served as team captain for has played volleyball, softball
both HCHS football where he and basketball and has served
was named All-State, and for as basketball team captain for
HCHS basketball where he both years. Erica was also
scored 1000 points this year. named to both the All-District
Tournament and All-Academic
basketball teams.

10
Consumer Tips Boomer’s
Small Front Porch Five Tips for Retirement Planning
in a Challenging Economy
Expansion Ideas “What do I do now?” This
by Dave and Mary Morris You can landscape it for privacy with is the question that is being
Where did all the front porches go? shrubbery to create either a private nook for asked by everyone from
Although front porches are making a reading or a place for a small table and chairs baby boomers on the cusp of
comeback many people ask what options for socializing. Include a wide walkway retirement to 20-somethings
they might have to expand their small porch. leading to the patio area and landscape it who have just started their
First, determine your intended goal. Is it to appropriately. retirement savings. Today’s
create more curb appeal, use it as a place Don’t have room to either side of your volatile market has left
from which to watch the world go by, or to existing porch? Create a larger landing everyone in the dark.
create a private nook? area at the bottom of the steps to maximize “Challenging economic
The first option, of course, is to just add- your porch and create curb appeal. Place a times call for a return to basic
on to the existing porch. Depending on bench on either side of the extended landing principles, like a commitment
the design of your porch this may entail and landscape the walkway leading to your to personal savings, seeking
expanded porch. professional advice to help
using a professional contractor especially
investors assess their personal
if you have to extend the roof line or add Small porches can be more functional and situations, and employing a holistic
savings.
supporting columns. appealing if you use a little imagination. It’s approach to retirement planning,” advises Despite the uncertain economy,
Or consider adding a “patio porch” a great DIY project for many, and will add Christine Marcks, president of Prudential remain calm. Follow the basic principle
addition. It’s relatively inexpensive both space and curb appeal to your home. Retirement. of investment diversification, which
depending on the design; it looks great, and Dave and Mary Morris are creators of continues to be an important element of
A thoughtful approach to preparing for
can be landscaped for different purposes. http://www.Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More. any financial plan. Work with a financial
retirement is important for all individuals,
It can be a great do-it-yourself (DIY) or a com, your portal for front porch ideas no matter how far off retirement might
advisor to appropriately allocate assets
relatively inexpensive contractor project. and designs. Please visit their website to based on age, risk tolerance and years
be. Prudential has developed “The
Pavers, flat stones, and bricks can be used learn more about how to design, decorate, Four Pillars of U.S. Retirement” as a
to retirement.
to create just the right look. furnish, and enjoy your porch. framework to discuss how Americans can 4. Assess -- and maybe reassess -- your
prepare for and live in retirement. retirement choices.
For most Americans, no single pillar will The current downturn may require you
be sufficient to meet retirement income to re-examine key retirement choices,
needs. Now more than ever, to save and such as when to retire or where to
plan effectively for a secure retirement, live. A tax-efficient approach to taking
individuals should consider how Social retirement income can play a big part in
Security, workplace-provided programs, how long your retirement assets will last.
personal savings, and retirement choices Understand the financial implications of
will affect their ability to live comfortably your desired lifestyle and consider which
in the future. choices make sense for your personal
situation.
Here are five back-to-basics tips to help
Americans get their retirement plans back 5. Seek advice from a financial
on track in this challenging market: professional.
1. Know the options and outcomes for If you don’t already have a financial
drawing your Social Security benefits. advisor, a trusted friend or peer can be
a good source for referrals. Schedule
If you are nearing retirement, be sure to
a time to have a conversation with a
understand your options and how you can
professional who can provide you with
maximize your Social Security benefits.
detailed advice about planning for your
Be clear about the tax implications of
future retirement.
early or delayed benefits.
“Planning for retirement now by taking
2. Continue to leverage and maximize
the back-to-basics approach is very
your workplace-provided programs.
important,” says Marcks. “In a down
If you aren’t already, enroll in economy we must all take a realistic
your workplace-sponsored defined position on how different areas of our
contribution plan --401(k), 403(b), etc. -- retirement are affected in order to have
if one is available. You should contribute a bright financial future.”
at least enough to get the full benefit of
Take the first step today and visit www.
a sponsor match. This is not the time to
prudential.com.
“leave money on the table.”
Prudential Retirement is a Prudential
Also consider in-plan investment
Financial business. Retirement products
options, such as target-date funds,
and services are provided by Prudential
automatic asset-allocation programs, and
Retirement Insurance and Annuity
even guarantee-based vehicles that can
Company, Hartford, Conn., or its
protect savings and income and offer a
affiliates.
guaranteed retirement paycheck.
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3. Make the most of your personal

11
Medicare and TRICARE
“TRICARE is a regionally managed health recipients to enroll into one of these plans.
care program for active duty and retired TRICARE continues to offer drug coverage
members of the uniformed services, their which is currently better than any Medicare
families, and survivors. TRICARE brings prescription plan.
together the health care resources of the Medicare Advantage plans are also available
uniformed services and civilian health care for those on TRICARE and Medicare.
professionals to provide better access and high Medicare Advantage, formerly known as
quality health care service.” www.ssa.gov Medicare + Choice, are alternative plans to
For those of you who qualify, TRICARE the Original Medicare offered through private
is an excellent health benefit for our military insurance companies. Plan types include
men and women. When you become eligible HMO (Health Maintenance Organization),
for Medicare, you do not have to forfeit PPO (Preferred Provider Organization),
your TRICARE nor do you have to decline and PFFS (Private Fee For Service). Some
Medicare. The two federal programs will of these plans may offer extra benefits like
coordinate benefits to provide you with full fitness center memberships, annual check ups,
health care coverage. limited dental or vision coverage. However,
When you turn 65 years old or you have these plans require that its enrollees use
been permanently disabled on Social Security medical providers from specific networks
Disability benefits for 24 months, you most and HMOs require referrals for specialty
likely will become eligible for Medicare. If care. Consider these factors carefully before
you previously had TRICARE as your health switching from Original Medicare. You still
care coverage, your Medicare will become have full coverage with Original Medicare
“primary” and TRICARE secondary. This and TRICARE.
means that Medicare will cover your health Those who have served our country deserve
care services first and TRICARE will cover the best health care possible. Understanding
after Medicare pays. Medicare co-payments your benefit options and utilizing is important
and deductibles will be covered by TRICARE. to all of us who are indebted to your service.
The TRICARE beneficiary who also has
Medicare should not be required to pay any
medical bills. Mary Beth Best
President & Program Manager
Although Medicare now offers prescription Voice, Inc. - P.O. Box 306
plans through private companies, it is not Pleasant View, TN 37146
necessary nor is it advisable for TRICARE www.myvoiceinc.com - 615-772-4288

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All ‘Bout Staging Bright Spots
A Place to Find Informational and Inspiration For Your Life
Welcome to our Ongoing Series:
Staging-The Art and Science of preparing a House for Sale
“Hope Springs Eternal”
Staging the Heart By Sawrie Becker, M.S.E.
Personal Life Coach
SBB Life Coaching
of the Home It is officially spring (at least according to
the calendar) and with spring little signs of
hope within the world of nature seem to be
“Turn a Look-See... into a Must-Have” everywhere. The buttercups have bloomed
along with the beautiful pear trees and the
ground is beginning to be covered once
By Carol R Bass selling the refrigerator?” again with the bright green blades of grass.
These are sure signs that no matter what is
5. Appeal to all the Senses. Add charm happening in our own personal lives or in
and appeal to a kitchen too? Remember, the current economic picture, the cycles of
Staging a home involves analyzing nature will go on – no matter what!
every place a potential buyer will this room is the heart of the home, and
explore. Where will they explore? you want it to feel like a great gathering As we so often turn to nature for comfort
The answer is, everywhere. There are space. and answers in our lives, spring offers a
no spaces off limits when people are • Use a small, decorative lamp under wonderful opportunity for us to focus on and
find signs of hope that can shore us up and
looking a house to purchase. Today, the counter to add some soft lighting. keep us going during uncertain or difficult
let us focus on “the heart of the home.” • Add herbs in the kitchen window for times. Emily Dickenson once wrote:
The Kitchen is where most of our lives days. Whatever you hope for, do not despair,
a gourmet feel ‘”Hope” is the thing with feathers – that know that it is on the way to you. All you
unfold. We eat there, share there, do
• Lay fresh tea towels off to the side perches in the soul- and sings the tune have to do is look outside the window – signs
homework there, and so much more. without the words – and never stops – at of hope are everywhere. Today, allow
Here are a few items you need to address of the sink
all.” yourself the luxury of taking a walk (even
when staging the kitchen. • Set the breakfast counter with pretty Did you know that according to Greek it if is just to the mailbox). On your way be
1. It can’t look used and abused. We all dishes mythology, when Pandora opened Pandora’s intentional about identifying all of the signs
of hope that nature provides. Play a game
use our kitchens everyday several times • Add beautiful fresh fruit or flowers Box she let out all the evils except one: hope.
with yourself or engage a friend or your child
a day. However when we are selling our Apparently, the Greeks considered hope to
house it has to look like no one uses the • Add the smell of home, bake cookies be as dangerous as all the world’s evils. But to keep count of how many signs of hope you
right before a showing. without hope to accompany all their troubles, can identify. You may be surprised - at the
kitchen. Great excuse to no cook huh? very least you will feel better and perhaps a
So put away the blenders, dutch ovens, Carol Bass is a Master Professional humanity was filled with despair. It was a
great relief when Pandora revisited her box little more hopeful.
mixers, large and small appliances need Trainer with The Society of Decorating
and let out hope as well Celebrate spring and the eternal hope
to be put away. The coffee maker is the Professionals (www.TheSDP.com ) and it provides. Be inspired by the words of
only exception. a co-founder of One Day Decorating. It is hard to imagine our world without
hope—the feeling that what is wanted can be Monroe Forester who reminds us that
2. Improved and updated. Remember She teaches classes across the United -“Hope is always available to us. When
States to both the Professional and DIY had or that events will turn out for the best.
selling your home is part competition For when one does lose hope, anxiety and we feel defeated, we need only take a
and part seduction. If the competition Decorator. Watch locally for Carol’s depression can result and indeed sometimes deep breath and say, “Yes,” and hope will
has granite and you don’t ,and the price exciting “Addicted to Decorating” DIY our own will to live gives way. Whether we reappear. Hope does spring eternal!
is the same, who will win? Remove days. A fun day filled with decorating hope passively and wish for something to
dated wallpaper. Take down all those ideas, tips, and tricks. Visit Carol’s happen or we are active with our hope and If you would like to learn more about
trivets or Jello molds hanging on the sites at: www.onedaydecorating.com or plan a course of action— hope is eternal, what life coaching can bring to your life,
www.addictedtodecorating.com everlasting and live giving. contact Sawrie at 352-0978, email at
soffit, less is more. Remove ruffled Sawrie@sbblifecoaching.net or visit www.
curtains or top treatments with cows, What are you hoping for these days—a sbblifecoaching.net.
ducks, fruit, and anything that dates new job, a new love or perhaps just better
Carol Bass
the space. is a Master
3. Pantries and Cabinets-Do the P ro f e s s i o n a l
cabinets appear dated? Paint or replace Tr a i n e r w i t h
hardware. Once you make sure the The Society
of Decorating
exterior looks good, it is time to analyze Professionals
the interior. The cabinets must appear (www.TheSDP.
organized and spacious. There should be com ) and the co-
nothing on the floor of the pantry. Store founder of One
mops and brooms elsewhere. Think Day Decorating.
model home. Carol teaches classes across the United
States to both the Professional and DIY
4. Clean, Clean, Clean. There is Decorator. Whether you want to learn
that word again. But kitchens and how to create beautiful spaces or turn
bathrooms are where the lack of cleaning your passion for decorating into a
really shows up. Clean the oven, stove successful business, Carol’s classes are
top, and yes even the inside of the for you. For more information, call
refrigerator. They will open it up and Carol at 888-800-7507 or visit www.
say, “Wonder if they will consider onedaydecorating2.com.

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Green 101
Councilman’s Corner
By Charlie Tygard I mentioned earlier, real estate
Green Proof Your
L a s t w e e k , Ta x
values increased an average of
about 15% citywide – in the 22nd
District (the “heart” of Bellevue
Home for Baby - Part 1
Assessor George Rooker such as River Plantation, Cross
gave a presentation to Timbers, etc) the growth is 10.4% In about five weeks I’m due to give into a landfill they will NOT compost and
the Council’s Budget and in the 35th District (the birth to our third child. So as you can they will NOT compost in your backyard
& Finance Committee “outlying areas of Bellevue, imagine, I’ve been doing quite a bit of composter. They will only biodegrade in
(Mr. Rooker will also be such as South Harpeth, Pasquo, nesting lately. We’ve been busy turning an industrial composting environment -
speaking to the Bellevue Linton, the Poplar Creek Road my former office into an eco-friendly and which Nashville does not have.
Exchange Club this week area, River Road, etc) the growth non-toxic nursery. I’ve also been doing Interesting Stats from Planet Green
on the same topic). To is 9.6%. The areas of highest a lot of research to ensure that we have (http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-
many, the news was startling! Property gain, not surprisingly, are downtown all of the newborn essentials ready and green/green-baby):
values in Davidson County have risen (reflecting the new condo’s), East have looked into what “green” choices
on the average of 15% in the last four Nashville (reflecting the revitalization are available. 6000: The number of diapers the average
years. This news came as a shock to of the historic areas) and the Vanderbilt baby uses before potty training.
With our boys Andrew (4 1/2) and - 200 to 500: Years it takes petroleum-
many considering the “down” real estate areas. These areas show 30% + increases Jonah (2 1/2) we used disposable diapers,
market we are all hearing about and based disposable diapers to decompose.
in value. wipes and plastic bottles (after I had - 49 million: The number of disposable
perhaps personally experiencing. finished breast feeding). In these days
So what does this all mean on what diapers used per day in the United States;
A little background on this subject each property owner will pay in property of heightened environmental awareness, Australia uses 2.2 million, Japan uses 6.7
is appropriate before getting into the taxes? The answer to that will not be we are coming at it from a different million, and the U.K. uses 9 million.
facts about the 22nd and 35th districts – known for a while until the certified vantage point and want to make sure we - 53 percent: A home-washed cloth
primarily the Bellevue area. The State of tax rate is adopted. Since the city are making our children’s world as safe diaper has only 53 percent of the ecological
Tennessee mandates reappraisals every cannot use a reappraisal as a means as we can. footprint of disposables, and a diaper
6 years, although Metro has settled into to increase revenues, the property tax Here are just some of the greener laundry service has a mere 37 percent of
a four year cycle. Reappraisals are done rate will drop from the current levels choices we are adopting this time: Cloth that footprint.
to restore equity in property values, as of $4.04 General Services rate (most Diapers/Wipes instead of Disposables.
not all areas in town experience the of Bellevue) and $4.69 Urban Services So for us the choice is easy - We are
same appreciation rates. Without this rate. In 2005, the certified rate drop I’ve read a lot of articles debating the planning to use a cloth diaper service.
process, property owners in a depressed from $4.58 USD to $4.02. However, environmental impact of disposables vs. Not only will it save us time from having
area would pay more than their fair after the Metro Council approved Mayor cloth, and it seems that many studies are to wash the diapers, we also won’t have
share of the tax burden. So over the last Purcell’s tax increase, the final rate still divided. The general statistic is that to worry about running out of them and
18 months, dozens of appraisers have rose to its’ current level of $4.69. This each baby will use approx 6,000 diapers will save on multiple trips to the store
visited neighborhoods and analyzed posed what I have often referred to as before toilet training, and that disposable to buy more. If you’re looking to save
sales and market data to establish a the “double whammy” – a reappraisal diapers take 200-500 years to decompose money, buying and washing your own
market price as of 1-1-09. The figure that process that creates additional property (we think). On the other side, washing cloth diapers is the way to go.
will soon be supplied to property owners tax for a homeowner living in an area cloth diapers takes water, energy, and Here are some links to good cloth diaper
is weighed more heavily to the most whose property increased more than cleaning chemicals - oh and of course resources:
recent sales, which hopefully reflect the the citywide average, along with an time. - Cotton Babies:
true property value today. additional tax burden created by the A lot of what is happening in the http://www.cottonbabies.com
A second major point for homeowners Mayor/Council increasing the property environmental movement today isn’t - Imse Vimse: www.imsevimse.us
to realize is that these figures reflect the tax above the certified rate. That will be NEW! We are looking back to what our And, here are some links to local diaper
increase (or decrease) in value from a topic for a future column. grandparents and great-grandparents did services and stores:
four years ago. The years 2005-06-07 My final point of emphasis is that any out of necessity and finding that it worked. - Smile Mommy - http://www.
reflect real estate boom years, while citizen who feels that the value placed Not only were those practices better for smilemommy.com/index.php
the last several years reflect more of a upon their home is incorrect based on the environment, they were also much - The Changing Times: http://www.a-and-
decline. The key is whether the decline factual data, such as sales of comparable more cost efficient. d-enterprises.com/TheChangingTimes/
is greater than the boom or vice versa. homes, has the right to appeal the Cloth diapers aren’t what they used to - The Green Wagon:
For example, the median residential value. This can be done online or by be - no more diaper pins! Today’s cloth http://www.greenwagonnashville.com
sales price in 2005 was $154,000 – in appointment at the Assessor’s office diapers are designed with Velcro or snap
April, 2006 it was $172,900 – in June, Next issue, in Part 2 of the series, I will
but must be filed before the June 19th closures for convenience, and are made
2007 it was $196,000 – in Feb, 2009 (last discuss breastfeeding and plastic vs glass
deadline. from eco-friendly materials such as hemp, bottles.
month) it was $160,000 (figures supplied bamboo, or organic cotton.
by the Greater Nashville Association of As always, please feel free to contact
Realtors). Your opinion of your home me at P. O. Box 210945, Nashville I’ve also looked into biodegradable Tara Biller is founder and owner
price is therefore based on your point 37221 or 256-7146 (work) or 243-3295 diapers. Most are made with plant- of http://www.greenproofyourhome.
of reference. (cell) if I can be of service. based plastics/bioplastics, and are non- com, a residential consulting service
petroleum based and chlorine free. The designed to outline the simple steps
The good news for Bellevue residents packaging also states that these diapers of going green. A graduate of Boston
(if you are taking the viewpoint of As always, please feel free to contact are compostable. The problem is that University, Tara previously spent 14
paying property taxes) is that our me at P. O. Box 210945, Nashville 37221 these, along with most biodegradable years specializing in public relations
property values have grown less than the or 256-7146 (work) or 243-3295 (cell) if I bioplastic products, will only biodegrade for high-tech companies.. Please direct
citywide average (bad if you are taking can be of service.
under the “right” conditions. If they go questions or comments to tbiller@
the viewpoint of your net wealth). As greenproofyourhome.com

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Pepsi 300 race field hopes Take your best Shot!
Edwards flops rather than flips
Continued from page 1 fastball and a wooden bat mean that Sexually Transmitted
pro baseball season has arrived at 534
Brendan Gaughan, David Ragan, Jason
Leffler and Brian Vickers will chase
Chestnut St., home of the Nashville
Sounds of the Pacific Coast League.
Diseases Reaching an All
Edwards and try to keep him from one
of his patented back flips after winning
a race.
The Sounds begin their 142-game
season at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9,
when New Orleans arrives for a four-
Time High Across All Ages
On the weekend when NASCAR does game series. Oklahoma City visits April By Kaye Ivanoff, R.N. all until irreversible damage is
not race on Easter Sunday, officials at 13-16. done.
SHOTS, etc.
Nashville Superspeedway all pulling out In December, the parent Milwaukee Although public health efforts
all the stops to attract fans of all ages. Brewers named Don Money, 61, to coach were once effective in nearly
Those who purchased a season pass the Triple-A Sounds, who are coming The Centers for Disease eliminating syphilis, gonorrhea
have a special perk in that it will be together as a unit during spring training. Control and Prevention and Chlamydia from being
“all access.” Officials of the Dover He’s the 22nd manager in the 32-year (CDC) estimates that public health threats, these
a l m o s t 1 9 m i l l i o n diseases began re-emerging in
Motorsports Inc.-owned track want history of the Sounds. 2000 to 2001 and have increased
new cases of sexually
fans to enjoy a pre-race opportunity to Among the Brewers’ top prospects transmitted diseases steadily and significantly over
access areas of the infield that have been ( a c c o r d i n g (STD’s) occur each year, the past few years. Men who
restricted in the past, said track Vice to Baseball and almost half of those engage in homosexual practices,
President and General Manager Cliff A m e r i c a ) are among 15 to 24 year-olds. The having sex with other men, account for a
Hawks.” i n 2 0 0 9 a r e other half of these new infections occur significant percentage of cases of syphilis
The “all access” will let fans be in those persons ages 25 to 80. Add and Chlamydia. Those who are bisexual
shortstop this number of new cases to the ones contribute to widespread infection of both
allowed in the garage and pit road before A l c i d e s already infected and you will see that men and women.
the race; have access to the NASCAR Escobar, third a huge percentage of Americans either
driver’s meeting; walk along the front All STD’s are preventable with various
baseman Mat have or have had some form of sexually methods and precautions practiced by
stretch with cars staged, in qualifying Gamel and transmitted disease. These numbers are everyone who engages in sexual activity.
order, giving them a photo opportunity; catcher/third staggering, considering the long-term The use of condoms is helpful but not
the prerace driver introductions will baseman Brett Lawrie. Milwaukee’s top effects these STD’s have on the general 100% effective in preventing STD’s and
include drivers being introduced while health, reproductive ability and possibly should not be used for this purpose. The
pitching prospect is righthander Jeremy even the lifespan of those infected.
they walk down through the grandstands Jeffress. surest way to avoid transmission of STD’s
and onto the track; and drivers will get One of the fastest growing groups is to abstain from sexual intercourse, or to
into their cars on the front stretch and for STD’s is in the 50-80 age range. be in a long-term mutually monogamous
Odds ’n ends This rapid growth in infection has been relationship with a partner who has been
await the “gentlemen, start your engines”
• Hats off to Coach Barry Trotz and his attributed to the increase in unprotected tested and is known to be uninfected.
command. sex because fear of pregnancy is not
Nashville Predators for their great stretch Some STD’s can be effectively prevented
An Easer egg hunt, sponsored by run to try to make the elite eight Western at the forefront of baby-boomers or through pre-exposure vaccination. Several
Middle Tennessee Electric, will start senior American’s minds. The advent
Conference teams in the Stanley Cup vaccines are currently under development
at 11 a.m. on the plaza in front of the Playoffs. The Preds have withstood a rash
of Viagra and other sexual performance or are undergoing clinical trials for certain
ticket/will call window. Three age groups enhancers has also given many older STDs, including those for HIV/AIDS,
of late-season injuries, and won or earned Americans greater drive and desire for
(5-under, 6-9 and 10-12) will participate. points for key victories or overtime genital herpes and Hepatitis C. However,
experimentation with multiple partners,
Sean Dozier, Nashville Superspeedway’s losses. Goalie Pekka Rinne has been thus increasing the number of infections
the only vaccines currently available to
media director, said gold and silver prevent sexually transmitted diseases
given solid support by his teammates. in men and women. are for the prevention of Hepatitis A,
eggs will be in each age group, and the Sexually transmitted diseases do
• How about the crowd that showed Hepatitis B and Human Papilloma Virus
sponsor’s prizes always are “top quality.”
up April 1 at LP Field for the U.S. vs. not infect just those people who are infection which may cause genital warts
Registration to participate begins at 10 promiscuous or who participate in or cervical cancer in girls and women and
Trinidad & Tobago FIFA World Cup
a.m. alternative sexual habits. A person of penile cancer in boys and men.
qualifying match? Years ago, you never
Following the race and winner’s any age can be infected with a life- Read more detailed information about
would’ve thought soccer would have changing STD even on their first sexual
various presentations, country music caught on like it has. all of these sexually transmitted diseases,
encounter that may or may not include signs and symptoms, treatments and your
performers Emerson Drive will provide sexual intercourse. Men who have sex
a concert. responsibilities if you are infected at
Here’s the day’s schedule of events: 9 Puzzle Solution with men are at an even increased risk
because some STD’s that occur more
http://www.cdc.gov/std. Vaccine specific
information can be accessed at www.
a.m. — Parking lots and gates open; 10 frequently in this population increase the SHOTSetc.com on the Vaccines and
a.m. — NASCAR Nationwide Series risk of acquiring HIV. Services page.
qualifying and registration for Easter There are multiple infections that are
egg hunt; 11 a.m. — Easter egg hunt considered to be sexually transmitted
and are caused either by a viral infection Kaye Ivanoff, RN is President and
sponsored by Middle Tennessee Electric;
2 p.m. — Prerace and driver introductions; or a bacterial infection. Infections or CEO of SHOTS, etc., a Nashville-based
3 p.m. — NASCAR Nationwide Series diseases that are classified as STD’s provider of vaccines and other wellness
include bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia, services that keep children, adolescents
Pepsi 300; TBA — Postrace concert by Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), and adults healthy for work or school
requirements, world travel and everyday
Emerson Drive. gonorrhea, genital herpes, HPV/genital life! Walk-in service is available at 7648
warts, syphilis, trichomoniasis and HIV. Hwy 70 So. suite 15 at I40 exit 196. Call
Sounds season arrives Some of these diseases have definite 615.469.7413 or visit www.SHOTSetc.
symptoms while others are more insidious
The sound made when a 90-plus mph and may show no physical symptoms at
com for details of services and pricing.

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Mommy Talk
Thoughts from Moms....regarding Motherhood & Work
Celebrating Spring! It’s Easy in a Recession!
Susan Douglas, MD & Anne Alexander
Vincent, Licensed Minister of Pastoral
Counseling
When my children were very small
and I stayed home with them, my friends
and sisters always said that I should have
been a kindergarten teacher because I
never missed a holiday or season. There
was always some kind of table decoration
or bulletin board or homemade wreath
inviting them through the door. In my
“Mommy Fantasy Dream House”, I would
From the School Board
have a separate closet for Valentines,
Christmas, Easter, Halloween, well – you
get the idea. Not because I’m that on top
of it all (after all, I am a Mom and I’m not
perfect) but because I love the change, the
Anne Alexander Vincent is in private
practice, treats individuals, couples,
families & can be reached at
Why consider charters?
color, and the creativity. (615) 354-1395 Forget everything you thought you knew per year. These were students who could not
This spring of 2009 may very well Susan Douglas, MD practices psychiatry about charter schools. The old laws, and the read despite never having received a failing
be different for many of you due to the & treats adults on an outpatient basis old debates simply don’t apply anymore. It’s grade in reading throughout elementary
economic climate. I’ve met with many at Middle TN Psychiatric Clinic 2011 time for charter schools 2.0. school. In the no excuses schools, these
families over the past couple of weeks Ashwood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212 The traditional arguments for charter schools students are identified and taught not turned
who have had drastically different spring (615) 383-4694 involve competition alone, but zero-sum away or passed along. In the no excuses
breaks this year. This has been the year competition creates as many losers as winners. charter schools, this kind of story is the rule,
of the “stay-cation” for many moms who from the yard or flowers cut from a $ 2.99 Charter schools 2.0 is about specialization and not the exception.
may have had to piece together child spray can float in a glass dish or adorn several division of labor. As a community we share a Unsuccessful charter schools can be
care at extra expense or are stressed with small vases grouped together. Allowing your common responsibility to provide an excellent reconstituted or closed easily now that internal
everyone home and kids bored by the end child to plant his or her own pot of herb seeds education for every child. Traditional schools MNPS operating procedures are being revised
of the week. or to make and fill a birdfeeder is a simple will always continue to serve the students based on the study and recommendations of
Celebrating this spring can be a doorway way to recycle old materials and experience a they serve well, but charter schools are public the Charter School Working Group.
to cultivating your awareness and the return to a simpler, more organic spring. schools, too, and they offer flexibility, niche Opening enrollment options reduces student
developing senses of your children. Just It is often said that life is not what happens experience, and specialization that will enable mobility, increases family participation, and
walking around the yard or down the to us but how we respond to those events. them to help where traditional schools fall enriches diversity. MNPS has moved to open
street together with bikes, the dogs, or Making sure that we set a tone of celebration short. enrollment throughout its system in order to
strollers noticing the bright yellow of the and reverence for new life in nature is part If we embrace the collaborative effort behind improve academic achievement, but state law
forsythia, the pink of the cherry trees, the of being a Mom that we can control. And in charters 2.0, our established schools will also prevents MNPS from including its three highly
snowy white of the Bradford pears can be this recession, healthy control where we can benefit from adopting those successful and successful charter schools in that effort.
a delightful experience. have it is key. innovative practices at charter schools so
If you are accustomed to purchasing new By the way, while writing this article, my Enrollment restrictions and caps need to
that all students are better served. Hostile, go. They limit local options in the name
spring clothes for the family and cannot do now college-age son who decided to save his divisive, or merely indifferent relationships of protecting local monopolies. Local
so this year, look into consignment sales, money and not go to Florida on Spring Break will not stop charters from emerging; they will Education Administrations need clear and
clothing swaps with other moms, and low has discovered a new bird nest in our spring only guarantee that all schools are of lower effective policies for recruiting, assessing,
cost updates. A package of fresh white wreath. Sometimes the small discoveries and quality than they could be working effectively and approving the schools they need to serve
tank tops or tshirts and a couple of colorful pleasures mean the most! together.
cotton scarves can freshen up your casual Just we marvel at the life force pushing the students they are failing, and MNPS is
outfits. Kids love a bright new umbrella or out tender green shoots on the trees, we must Nationwide there are more students in revising its policies right now to meet this
pair of plastic rainboots in their favorite treasure and encourage our own growth. charter schools than in private schools, and goal, but we need the state’s help to make it
color – perhaps to model on those family Challenge yourself as a perfectly imperfect many large-scale operators demonstrate really work.
walks. consistent, replicable, high quality results It is time to end outdated arguments that
Mom to color outside the lines, splash in rain
Celebrating spring can also mean a first puddles, make a new friend, create a new dish for their students with the same admission get in the way of teaching and learning that
grill-out or potluck for family and friends. requirements that their traditional public works for our children. We continue to fail
with those leftovers. There is only one YOU school counterparts employ. These “no
Last spring when whittling my budget in this magnificent universe so celebrate this too many of our students. If there is a charter
due to some medical expenses, I had a excuses” schools deliver “whatever it takes” school that could be serving their needs now,
fresh new season and blossom where you are to make sure that even the least-prepared, most
well attended potluck lunch (yes, with and where you can! but old laws and
my spring wreath on the door). Several challenged students not only exceed adequate old attitudes make
people have asked if I’ll do it again this progress every year but graduate from high that less likely, then
school and college.
year, and interestingly enough, they
remember the coral, lime, and turquoise
A Favorite we need to change
Successful charter schools will help MNPS those now for the
paper napkins and plates as much as the
ribs and cheesecake. Color is such a mood Quote to meet our academic achievement goals for sake of our kids.
our children and the future of Nashville. I We can’t keep
booster for people! recently visited a charter high school where making them wait.
A good little idea: buy a roll of white students who entered 9th grade functionally
And then the day came when the illiterate were advancing over two grade levels
butcher paper and let your kids make spring risk to remain tight in a bud was
placemats for the table. It can be a great
way to keep them busy while you fix the more painful than the risk it took to Alan Coverstone is our newly elected school board member. You can
meal! Another one: Single buds or blooms blossom.” Anais Nin email him at alan.coverstone@gmail.com for questions.