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THE CHRONICLE
Celebrating our 29th year as the leading newspaper
in Mt. Juliet and West Wilson County
www.thechronicleofmtjuliet.com of Mt. Juliet
Volume 30 January 13, 2010 Number 2
You Heard it First
MJ leaders
demand more C-Gold team named
state champs
representation
on JECDB
board
Page 3
Dog owner’s
neglect leads
to puppy’s leg
amputation
Page 5
Old MJES
property
could become
town center
Page 7
Local artist
combines
comic book Monday, January 11, 2010, was officially proclaimed to be TYFA State Championship Team Day in honor of Mt. Juliet’s own C-Gold youth football
team and cheerleaders. The young athletes were honored at Monday night’s Mt. Juliet City Commission meeting. The Tennessee Youth Football
style & WWII Alliance held its state tournament here for the second year recently, and the C-Gold team, comprised of children ages 5 - 12, were the champions of
their division, ending the season with a 10 & 1 record. The Mt. Juliet Youth Football League is made up of over 300 players and over 100 cheerleaders.
stories The C-Gold Team is comprised of Carter Williams, Noah Mathis, Jakob Bates, Garrett Todd, Ricky Baxter, Colton Dilts, Cody Glass, Corey Settle, Grant
Phelps, Caleb Silva, Matthew Pewitt, Briant Haley, Ray O’Daffer, T.J. Shipp, JayShawn Taylor, Tyler Worden, Gavin Teas, Luke Springer, Nathaniel
Hayes, Thomas Fullerton and Head Coach Scott Brady, Assistant Coaches Tony Sylva, Mike Pewitt, Terry Long, Steve Bates and special recognition
Page 10 to team mom Pam Teas; the cheerleading team includes Savana King, Ansley Kossa, Kayleigh McGee, Kaylee Johnson, Alli Johnson, Mia Brady and
Coach Regina King. ~ Photo by Tomi L. Wiley
Page 2, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, January 13, 2010
MJ business networking group shares a special visit with Santa at Brooks House
Submitted to The Chronicle The children were the capability for up to 20
filled with excitement and women and children to
Santa made an anticipation was in the air receive temporary shelter.
early visit to Brooks House that night. Everyone was There are 8 bedrooms,
in Lebanon on December happy and when Santa shared bathrooms, a
21, with several Mt. Juliet arrived and passed out kitchen, dining room, and
residents taking part in their gifts, the children and family room. They will be
the special event as part of women were thrilled and provided with meals, warmth
the Wilson County Referral appreciative. in cold weather and a respite
Group. Brooks House “has from the summer heat in a
safe, comfortable and caring
environment. Initially, the
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Brooks House will serve
the residents breakfast,
lunch, and dinner, but may
then provide residents the
opportunity to cook their Nelson, Zach, Brooklyn, Ethan, Annie, Essence and Kayla enjoy
some time with Santa, courtesy of the Wilson Referral Group. ~
own meals. Residents will be
Photo submitted
able to stay up to 45 days,
then will transition to their blossoming lives, such as for the opportunities they
105 Industrial Dr. Suite 7 own permanent residence. movies, picnics, shopping, have there,” said Pat Rice, a
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 “Using local agency and church services if they Realtor with Keller Williams.
615-758-7575 partners, Brooks House will are so inclined. This is truly “It’s good training and
assist residents in locating the hand up that many teaching for them and they
agencies and services to people in our community have to do their own laundry
Call us today meet their individual needs have been in need of, and and cook their own food, and
to schedule a including but not limited to: they will definitely have they can’t stay there forever,
consultation! educational services, career a busy time while at the so they make the best use of
advancement, medical Brooks House, preparing to their time.”
We are committed services, dental services, live a life filled with hope for Joe Rice with
to you and your mental health services, day the future.” Thrivent Financial for
pain free life! care, mentoring, financial Many area Lutherans is the President
counseling, legal counseling, businesses, individuals of the Wilson County
spiritual support, substance
Do you suffer from
WE ACCEPT and families have worked Referral Group in Mt. Juliet
abuse counseling. to support Brooks House said, “I feel compelled to
Americhoice, Medicare, “They will also be able to and its endeavors, including help others who may be
chronic back pain? TN-Care, and most
other insurances
take part in family outings to
be able to enjoy their newly
the Wilson County Referral
Group.
in turmoil or experiencing
troubled times. My feelings
“The Lord wanted are reflected in the members
me to do something to help,” of the Wilson County Referral
00
$5. OFF DINNER
Jim Payer with the Wilson Group. During our first
County Referral Group six months, we have been
said. Jim met Brooks House fortunate enough to make
Director Liz Reese two years contributions to a women’s
Purchase any 2 dinner entrees at regular ago when he donated a shelter, an animal rescue
price and receive $5.00 off. free security system and organization, soldiers in Iraq,
Valid on food only. Expires 1/31/10 monitoring system from his Summit Hospital and Brooks
company, Patriot Security House. Our members, some
Alarms. “I’m in awe at what having their own personal
Liz does with the kids and struggles, have found a way
00
$2. OFF LUNCH
Purchase any lunch entree at regular price
women there. They all are
very near and dear to my
heart.”
Wilson
Group members Melinda
Referral
to contribute their dollars
and time.”
“What a privilege to
help people, especially ones
in your own community or
and receive $2.00 off. Valid on food only. Hudgens with Crosstown near by,” remarked Ceci Lee
Mortgage Group said, “They of Mt. Juliet.
Expires: 1/31/10
are doing really good things Reece agreed that
here. I was amazed to see everyone at Brooks House
Happy Hour how they live, very close
together in the units and
was “so thankful for all the
assistance they gave to make
Sunday -Thursday 3PM-8PM how they are one big happy our children’s Christmas
Business Hours Sunday - Thursday family. It really works out
well and we know they feel
a great success. Not only
did they bless our children,
11AM-10PM. fortunate to be there.” but the ladies enjoyed the
The children were fellowship with each member
Friday & Saturday 11 AM-10:30PM opening their toys and gifts from the Wilson County
and immediately playing Referral Group.”
with them and laughing. For more information
The sound of their noise about Brooks House visit
and laughter made everyone www.brookshouse.org or
smile and tickled each and call 615-444-8882. For
every heart present. more information about
“Brooks House is the Wilson County Referral
a wonderful service to the Group call Joe or Pat Rice
community and all the at: 615-613-3319 or 615-
women were very thankful 613-3318.
The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, January 13, 2010 Page 3
Mt. Juliet Assistant Parks Director Rocky Lee, left, and Economic
Development Director Kenny Martin accepted a grant check in the
amount of $3,500.00 from Wal-Mart Manager Bruce Abbot, center,
on Monday. This is Wal-Mart’s third grant check to the City.
~ Photo by Tomi L. Wiley
Page 4, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, January 13, 2010
Local Opinions
Dear Editor: and churches that collected stood in line for hours just
Once again the Big toys and food and the many to have the opportunity to
Brothers annual Christmas volunteers that answered shop the Mother’s Toy Store.
Mother’s Toy Store and the our call for help. There are We regret that we could not
Food delivery program was too many to name here. give each child more but we
a big success. Our planning Each of you know who have to balance the number
Offering the latest in Dental starts in June each year you are and we offer you of toys by the number of
Techniques & Technology and due to the economy heartfelt thanks. We will not children we served so all
things looked very bleak as forget. Tennessee truly is can at least have something
we expected donations to a volunteer state. Without from Santa on Christmas
Stephen Foster, D.D.S.
be down from prior years you our mission would not morning.
at a time when the need be possible. All of us can be Thank you and may
Sedation Dentistry
fewer appointments
was even greater than last
year. But once again the
community came together
proud of our community.
For the first time that we
can remember no one had to
this next year be the best
year ever.
and brought us through. We return and make a second From all of us here at Big
anxiety - GONE!
would like to thank all the trip to deliver food. Brothers,
pain - GONE! businesses and individuals We also want to
WOW! that donated money and thank the many parents for Sherry Bilbrey
also the businesses, schools their patient some of which President
Get the WOW Smile you’ve always wanted!!
experienced
team 754-2295 since 1986
MJ fire victims need help from community
www.fosteringsmiles.com
Submitted by Owen
Gleaves
Special to The Chronicle
A few days after
$199,900
Christmas, the rental home
of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Kennedy at 7412 Lebanon
Road in Mt. Juliet was
destroyed by fire in the
middle of the night.
The home was
completely lost, and they
lost everything they owned.
The only thing they had left
was a few items that were in
a small 12 ft. camper trailer
that was sitting in front
Triple Crown of the home that was not
Subdivision damaged. They are currently What is left of the Kennedy home. ~ Photo submitted
living in this camper trailer.
20x20 BONUS ROOM! After going nearly a week
without electricity, power
is in bad health and Mr.
Kennedy is unable to work
love and support in this
community, please tell them
4033 Affirmed Drive. 1930 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 has finally been restored by due to his wife’s health as for me.” When the lights
½ baths, fireplace, level lot in great community. the electric company. They he must give her constant did not come on after the
Conveniently located near Paddocks shopping were trying to keep warm care 24 hours a day, 7 days power was restored he said
center. Lot backs up to the Common Grounds. with a little propane heater a week. he prayed by the light pole
SELLER IS EXTREMELY MOTIVATED! that burned bottled gas that They only receive and said, “Lord I can’t take
only lasted three hours. a small income and had much more.” He went back
Chris Robinson - Affiliate Broker The water meter had to be no insurance to replace in the little camper and the
shut off due to a leak in their losses. The property lights had come on.
(615) 754-2019 the line apparently caused owner is in the process of A separate account
Building & Selling Distinctive Homes www.robinsonpropertieshomes.com by fire trucks which was providing a house trailer for under the umbrella of
unavoidable. Mrs. Kennedy them to move into and work Big Brothers of Mt. Juliet
is currently in progress. has been established
Several caring people in our to raise funds to help
community have worked replace furniture and other
daily since the fire to help household items that may
this family as much as not be donated. If you have
possible. The Help Center household items that you
provided food that only had would be willing to donate
to be heated; others have or if you wish to make a
provided just a few basis contribution, it would be
items to help them until they greatly appreciated. For
can move into their house donated items, you may call
trailer. Owen Gleaves at 449-3385
After asking for or Jeff Page at 443-1625.
permission to start a fund Checks should be made out
raiser to help them get back to “Big Brothers of Mt. Juliet
to some sort of normal life, Benefit Account for Wayne
Mr. Kennedy’s statement Kennedy” and mailed to any
was quote: “I did not know branch Wilson Bank & Trust
that there was so much bank.
Severe winter weather takes its toll on animals: how to treat your pets in the cold
Owner ‘neglects’ seven puppies, leading to leg amputation for one
By Tomi L. Wiley went back to check, the calls a day” concerning issued. The ‘Habitats for effect. If they can not afford
mama dog and puppies were animals left outside since Hounds’ program is still in
Managing Editor See PUPPIES, Page 11
still outside, unattended, in the cold weather settled in
The recent cold the snow. The next day, the the area.
snap has been difficult Houses found the puppies
for a lot of people: frozen, alone and decided to take
“Once we receive the
call that an animal is left out
Bella’s
Wigs would like to introduce
our master stylist
and sometimes busted, them home for the night “so in the elements we dispatch Samara T. Munoz.
water pipes, they’d have a an animal control officer over Providing full salon services.
increased warm place to the property immediately •Wig & Toupee shaping
heating bills, to stay and for assessment,” Hart said •Precision cut & coloring
feed them.” Tuesday. “We check for •Human & synthetic extension
dangerous cut ins
d r i v i n g When four things: water, shelter, •Wig care & human hair
conditions, approached bedding, and the overall products
and for by Mike, health of the animal in
the truly the owner of question. If we determine
unfortunate, the mother that the animal is not
f r e e z i n g dog, a pure- receiving these things then
temperatures bred Collie, we give the owner a very short
inside as well said she had period of time to correct the 3590 N. Mt. Juliet Rd.
as out. But been sick situation. If the situation is www.bellawigs1.com
in one local and could not corrected citations are
neighborhood Moe Moeller said Tuesday not care for 615-288-4517
a family, afternoon that Leggins, pictured the puppies,
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Obituaries
CRIPPS, Allie Elease Cemetery. Pallbearers: (Jan) Cripps; grandchildren: Debbie Smith, Bertha He was the son of the late,
Davenport Andy Clayborne, Sammy Charlie (Mandy) Cripps, (Jimmy) Wrye, James (Betty Bradford and Lee Richardson
Elease Cripps passed McKinney, Derrel Reese, Cale (Heather Martin) Sheri) Perkins, Ruby (Sam) Lineberry. He was also
away on January 7, 2010 at Tommy Edwards, David Cripps, Brad (Shandi) Maynard, Betty (Frank) preceded in death by his wife
age 75. The chapel service, Chadwick, Jason Ligon, Cripps, and Claire Cripps; Forkum, Jim Perkins, and of 61 years, Dean Halbrooks
conducted by Brother Wayne Ligon, and Marcus brother: William “PeeWee” Evie Perkins; family friends: Lineberry and his brothers,
Mike Christian, was 2 p.m. Sumners. Survivors Davenport; sisters: Maxine Jim Neal; and a number of Ira, W.H. “Bates” and Arlis
Sunday, January 10, 2010. include two sons: Ricky Bowers and Robbie Sanders; cousins. He is preceded in Lineberry. He is survived by:
Interment in Cedar Grove (Doris) Cripps, and Sid and 3 great-grandchildren: death by grandparents Leon son – Dewey Lee (Maribel)
Brett, Brice, and Cody and Edith Hunter Ferebee Lineberry; grandson – Mark
RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE Cripps. She is preceded in
death by husband Charles
and Sammie Perkins and
Daisy Blair Likens. Sellars
(Kristi) Lineberry; great-
grandchildren – Bradford and
Cripps, brothers Homer Funeral Home, 313 W. Savannah Lineberry; sisters
FOR and U.C. Davenport, and Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon – Mildred Wilsdorf and Mary
RENT sisters Velma Wilkerson and TN, 615.444.9393. Obits Kachenovick; several nieces
Thelma Mathis. 615.758.8818. and nephews. Funeral
services will be conducted
FEREBEE, Michael Shane JOHNSON, Jr., Vernon Ray 1 p.m. Wednesday, January
Michael Ferebee Vernon Ray Johnson, 13, 2010 at Bond Memorial
passed away on January 9, Jr., age 53 of Mt. Juliet, Chapel with Rev. Howard
2010 at age 31. The family TN, died Sunday, January Mettee officiating. Flowers
RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE - 13260 LEBANON RD. will be receiving friends at 10, 2010. Mr. Johnson accepted or memorials may
EMERALD CITY BUILDING, 1500 SQ.FT. UNIT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO SET Sellars Funeral Home in was a member of Powell be made to the Bible Seekers
UP A TIME TO VIEW THESE AVAILABLE PROPERTIES. Lebanon on Wednesday from Grove Church of Christ and Sunday School Class at Grace
ROBINSON PROPERTIES 615-754-2019 10 a.m. until service. The American Legion Post #88 in United Methodist Church.
chapel service, conducted Donelson, TN. He was also a Visitation will be 4-8 p.m.
RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE by Brother John Petree and
Brother Danny Sellars, is 2
veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by: wife -
Tuesday at Bond Memorial
Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road
p.m. Wednesday, January Cathy Johnson of Mt. Juliet; and Weston Drive, Mt.
13, 2010. Interment in daughters- Toni (Joshua) Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663.
Cedar Grove Cemetery. Graves of Hendersonville, Obit Line (615)641-2663,
Pallbearers: Samuel Wayne and Kristie (Chris) Ferrell www.bondmemorial.com
Maynard, Shane Duke, Jim of Hendersonville; parents
Perkins, Johnny Taylor, - Vernon Ray Johnson MURRAY, Elizabeth Yelton
Luke Ash, and Terry Smith. and Celean Johnson of Elizabeth Yelton
Survivors include parents Springfield, TN; step-son Murray, age 104, passed
Leon and Emma Perkins – Chris (Candie) Ellis of away peacefully January 3,
RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE - 5011 MARKET PLACE, MT. JULIET
Ferebee Jr.; aunts and Old Hickory; sisters- Karen 2010, in Jacksonville, FL.
1300 SQ.FT. UNIT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO SET UP A TIME
uncles: Sandra (Leslie) Edwards of Hawaii and Mrs. Murray was born and
TO VIEW THESE AVAILABLE PROPERTIES.
Ash, Patricia Gammons, Celeste (Jim) Hunter of raised in Mt. Juliet, TN. She
ROBINSON PROPERTIES 615-754-2019
Keller, TX; grandchildren was preceded in death by her
– Tiffany Ellis, Brittany, husband of 66 years, John
Joshua, Nicholas, Cody and C. Murray. She is survived
Zachary. Funeral services by: daughter – Sara (Donald)
will be conducted 11 a.m. Blais; grandsons – David
Thursday, January 14, (Aubrey) Blais and John
2010, at Bond Memorial Blais; great-grandchildren
Chapel with Preacher Lloyd – Caine, Taylor, Owen,
Gale officiating. Interment Kali, Logan and Hanna;
with military honors will sister-in-law – Ruby Gumz;
follow at 1 p.m. at Middle nephews – Charles Paul
Tennessee State Veterans Yelton, Chris Josheff, Jr.,
Dr. Corey Jackson, D.D.S., L.L.C. Dr. Robert Archer, D.D.S., P.C. Cemetery. Brad Robinson, Robert Gumz, David Gumz,
Joey Hollis, Bill Lucas, and Everette Cowley;
(We have moved directly across N. Mt. Juliet Road in the Caldwell Plaza Building) Chris Ferrell, Josh Graves nieces – Virginia McCauley,
and Chris Ellis will serve as Elizabeth Lunn, Nancy
• Dental Implants (Single Tooth and Implant Retained Dentures) pallbearers. Visitation will Snyder, Nina Rouse, Sylvia
• Painless Surgical Laser Procedures • Whitening • White Fillings be 12-8 p.m. Wednesday Josheff, Lola Etheridge, and
• Cosmetic Dentistry • Extractions • Dentures • Veneers • Same Day Crowns at Bond Memorial Chapel, Gilberdeen Winfrey; several
N. Mt. Juliet Road and great nieces and nephews;
Serving Wilson County for over 35 years! Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, loving family friend – Orine
TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Wilkerson. Funeral services
Line (615)641-2663, www. were conducted Saturday,
Whitening
bondmemorial.com January 9, 2010, at Bond
Memorial Chapel with
LINEBERRY, Andrew J.
Rev. Billie Friel officiating.
“Pop”
Interment followed at Mt.
Andrew J “Pop”
Juliet Memorial Gardens.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM A complete listing of updated
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM obituaries is available at www.
40 West Caldwell Street, Suite 101 • Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
tcomj.com, click on Obits
(615) 754-5840 www.allsmilesforyou.com
The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, January 13, 2010 Page 7
Executive, Economy,
Computer: Desks,
Hutches and
Credenzas
Brandon and Dustin Finch, first and third from left, will be on “The Country Vibe with Chuck and
Rocking chairs, Becca” on News Channel 5+ on January 16. ~ Photo submitted
Jewelry Armoires and much more
From staff reports Finch joined Steve Azar on can be seen,” said guitarist/
Select Bedroom & the set of “The Country Vibe vocalist Dustin Finch. “We
A Mt. Juliet music with Chuck and Becca,” were merely a small piece
Dining Room
act helped raise money for which will premiere on News of a large puzzle that came
Furniture charity recently and will Channel 5+ in Nashville on together that evening.
be spotlighted on a local Saturday, January 16. Tune Individuals just like you
This bunch of loyal Buffalo Wild Wings lovers braved temperatures dipping below 10 degrees Sunday
night for a chance to win a year’s worth of free wings. ~ Photo by Bev Moser
By Bev Moser large screen televisions that siren. The brave and daring
Special to The Chronicle are viewable from all seats. have less than six minutes
All locations also have game to eat them with no water or
Buffalo Wild Wings consoles devoted to NTN napkins and try to break the
(more commonly referred Trivia. record time.
to as Bdubs) celebrated its Buffalo Wild Buffalo Wild Wings
grand opening this past Wings is best-known for is open from 11 a.m.
weekend with the doors its buffalo wings with 14 Monday through Saturday
opening to the public on signature sauces; there is and closes at midnight
Monday. also a full menu featuring throughout the week and 2
Several VIP and salads, appetizers, burgers, a.m. on weekends. Buffalo
special fan only events took and desserts. One of the Wild Wings is located
place over the weekend to signature items on the at 100 Adams Lane in
celebrate the event. Die menu is the BLAZING Hot Mount Juliet. For more
hard fans set up tents, Sauce. When ordered by a information on Buffalo Wild
neighboring businesses customer it will be brought Wings visit http://www.
brought food, drinks, games out by staff in fireman’s buffalowildwings.com/
and special give-aways for an gear, accompanied by a
all night party in the parking
lot Sunday for a chance to
get free wings for a year. The
record setting and extreme
cold weather did not keep
Mt. Juliet residents Drew
Morrow, Kenny Smith and
Curt Richards from being
first in line to get the free
wings.
Being a “good
neighbor and part of the
community” is a goal of the
company. One of the ways
they incorporate this into the
grand opening celebration
is to invite neighboring
business to participate
in the VIP invitation only
parties and work together
towards success. Local
neighbors included Best
Buy, Dicks Sporting Goods,
Mapco, Sports Clips and
several beer distributors,
and special guests won items
donated by the businesses
and all proceeds from drink
purchases are donated to a
local charity; Mt Juliet store
owners chose the Middle TN
Swim Team.
The restaurant is a
sports theme grill and bar,
but is a family environment
which features multiple
Page 10, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, January 13, 2010
MJ artist combines comic style with WWII stories for one-of-a-kind art
of Ploesti behind them. himself “semi-retired,” and painted colors and white
“It wasn’t bad now has the time to devote spaces, and black lettering:
considering I had no photo to his “real passion,” what a text font which O’Roark
of what a B-24 looked he calls comicaviart. designed for a completely
like to refer to,” O’Roark “I not only want unique piece of art.
said. “He was impressed. I to honor the veterans “This could be known
mentioned almost as a joke that served in WWII, but as pop art instead of aviation
that it might be interesting it’s their stories I want to art,” he said, “because each
to do a big painting of WWII tell,” O’Roark said of his piece doesn’t have to be with
aviation-related subject paintings. “They have to be the others in a series. Each
but in a comic book style. big, and bold, but they also painting is designed to stand
Something clicked in my have to be accurate.” on its own as a piece of art.”
head, and I did a little rough O’Roark puts a lot of O’Roark has done
drawing of what that could time and research into his “dedication” pieces for
be. I have that sketch still to art: when commissioned for WWII veterans, specific
this day.” a piece by the daughter of commissioned pieces such
At the time, O’Roark Major Andy Low, O’Roark’s as the one for Low, and has
was painting landscapes of research unveiled facts had his art on display at
the California countryside about Low’s time as a pilot museums and exhibitions
and “had little courage to that even his daughter didn’t such as the Tennessee
strike out on that kind of know, such as Major Low’s Museum of Aviation in
massive project.” But while antic of buzzing a control Sevierville, where his art
living in Tustin, CA, he and tower in a B-24 Liberator was on display for Veterans
his wife lived next door to a Bomber. Major Low served Day in November.
man and wife of the WWII in the 453rd Bomb Group But O’Roark doesn’t
generation. and was a personal friend need a specific day set aside
“I was amazed to of and flew with the actor to remember and honor the
hear Chuck describe his Jimmy Stewart. heroes of WWII; he does it all
memories as a Hellcat fighter O’Roark said a year round, every day, as he
By Tomi L. Wiley a Mt. Juliet artist.
pilot serving on the old commissioned project chalks out designs and puts
“As a private pilot
Managing Editor Lexington aircraft carrier in takes between two and two brush and paint to canvas –
and an avid reader of World
the Pacific,” the artist said. and a half months start to as he creates honorary art.
It’s been nearly 70 War II aviation history, I
“That friendship cultivated a finish, including research “I have not been given
years since a small force of often thought about painting
deep respect for the men and and painting time. Each the gift of pen and words but
B-17 bombers would grow airplanes but decided that
women who served during commissioned project is have been given the gift of
into the largest bombing there were enough ‘airplane’
that trying time.” unique and can “stand canvas, brush and paint,”
offensive in history, taking painters already,” said
It wasn’t until alone as works of art.” All O’Roark said. “I strive to tell
off from Grafton Underwood Donald O’Roark.
years later, after traveling paintings are on hand- their stories in a very unique
in England, but their story But then one day in
the country as an exhibit stretched canvases that are way.”
– and the stories of many 1995, while talking about
designer, that O’Roark and primed four times before For more information
WWII aviators and battles WWII history with a friend at
his wife moved to Mt. Juliet he starts with a pastel about Donald O’Roark
– is still being told, although work, O’Roark drew some B-
to be closer to their daughter chalk drawing. Then comes and his work visit www.
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had tripods, and my dog size to accommodate the dog
Triumph who is a double and allow retention of body
rear amputee and has heat. It shall be made of
another story you can see durable material with a solid,
CLEARANCE
at www.triumphthedog. moisture proof floor. The
net,” Moeller said. “Triumph structure shall be provided
became a certified therapy with a sufficient quantity of
dog (visited) Vanderbilt suitable bedding to provide
Children’s hospital where insulation and protection
the children enjoyed her. against cold and dampness
SAVE
She also appears at schools and promote retention of
and gives ‘talks’ when body heat.”
asked. Her mission seems “I would recommend
to be to let people know you bringing all animals in
can overcome any challenge regardless of their breed
that comes your way. I during these periods
know these little pups have of intense cold. Most
the opportunity now to do animal breeds simply
the same thing...especially can not withstand these
Leggins.” temperatures,” Youmans
Moeller said that said. “I would ask that every
80 %
“people need to realize the animal owner take a moment
consequences of neglecting to evaluate their pet’s
animals,” especially in environment. Do they have
inclement weather, when a well made dog house, do
animals most rely on their they have fresh dry bedding,
owners for safety and and do they have access to
protection. She added that clean thawed water? A few
in the temperatures in simple precautions could TOTAL SAVINGS
which the puppies were mean the difference in life or OFF ORIGINAL
found water was freezing death for your pet.” PRICES
in two hours, and outdoor The lives of the seven
animals simply can’t survive puppies found in the Poplar
outdoors in that weather for Ridge subdivision, which
long. is outside of the Mt. Juliet
“Responsibility City limits, were saved
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they need to step up to the citizens. In this unusually
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and the situation validates
be the victims of neglect
and/or left outside for long
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“Get Rid of Belly Fat Once and For All!” Polar Bear Plunge Saturday, benefits Special Olympics
JFFC to host Special Olympics Regional Swim meet, also
By Jennifer Horton cold water. “I’ve done it. I Olympics.
Special to The Chronicle never want to do it again. Baker said donation
It was painful.” She added, forms are available at
Some mighty rave however, there are people the Floyd Center or you
people are set to jump into the who participate in the Plunge can register and donate,
Is your body shaped like everyone else’s? Of course not! So you every year. if you wish, online. Visit
don’t need a one-size-fits-all diet! Those just DON’T work! You have frigid waters of the outdoor
pool at the Jimmy Floyd The event generally www.specialolympics.org/
individual needs. You need a weight loss program that is tailor- wilsoncountyplunge
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and How to Trigger Your 6 Fat Burning Hormones Seating Plunge, an event for more information.
is extremely limited for this popular seminar, so call now! that benefits You may also call the
Call and schedule now at 615-934-4961 Wilson County Floyd Center at 453-
www.nashvillefatburn.com Special Olympics. 4545. The Polar Bear
The water Plunge is sponsored by
should be plenty the City of Lebanon and
the JFFC.
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cold considering
the recent There will be coffee,
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weather we’ve
experienced since registration for the
We guarantee a
the first of the Plunge.
one year’s gain in raises about $2,500 or In a related event,
only 20 sessions. year.
Some 40-60 people more each year for Special Baker said the Floyd
Let us help the struggling
don their swimwear each Olympics, an organization Center will host the
reader in your family.
year and run or jump into that provides young people Special Olympics Regional
the pool, many of them and adults who intellectually Swimming Competition after
screaming at the top of their and/or physically disabled the Plunge with about 80
lungs – in happiness, of the chance to participate in athletes who will compete.
course. It’s for a good cause, sporting events. The athletes will
after all – and then just as If you are planning swim all the strokes,
quickly get out of the water to, well, take the Plunge on including freestyle, back
Parent Seminar as fast as they can. Saturday, registration is set
for 8 a.m. with the Plunge to
stroke, butterfly and others
in 25-yard and 50-yard
January 16 Cindy Baker,
aquatics director at the be held at 9 a.m. There is a increments.
10am–Noon JFFC, laughed as she $5 fee to register. And everyone will
Baker said the person receive an award for their
847-0371 remembered the time she
participated in actually who gives $25 in donations efforts.
plunging herself into the will receive a T-shirt. The After the
individual who brings in competition, the JFFC
the most donations will be will provide lunch with
awarded a membership for food donated by several
one year at the JFFC. restaurants in the area for
All of the proceeds go the athletes, their families
to the Wilson County Special and volunteers.
THE CHRONICLE
Largest Circulation in Wilson County
teams out of each pool will qualify for the eight team single elimination bracket tournament. The
entry fee will be $120 per team. To register please visit www.C3communityevents.org. If you
have any questions contact J.R. Jernigan at 615-397-1516.
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