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ello again. Welcome to your May issue of Magnolia’s Fieldstone farms Community Magazine. There has been a long standing saying in the music industry in regards to creating a record. “You have a lifetime to write your first record and about a year to write your second.” I’ve come to find out that the same goes for the magazine business. We had several weeks to plan for our first issue and just a couple of weeks to plan for this one. A very special Thank You to the community members of Fieldstone Farms who were quick to be included in this May issue. This magazine is all about you! and we are honored to have a venue in which to serve you. This past couple of weeks since the April issue landed on your doorsteps has been very exciting. We’ve received over 100 emails from the Fieldstone Farms community expressing their joy at having this publication in their homes and we couldn’t be happier. As always, please feel free to contact us anytime with any questions or ideas that you may have. All of the emails that we have received have all been carefully read and taken into consideration. Although some of your ideas may not have been featured in this issue, we are working on them and they will be here soon. We are working diligently to bring you a current and relevant community calendar. Because of the fact that this magazine goes to print on the 15th of the month prior to the issue month, it has proved difficult to find community events. Please feel free to contact us anytime with some of the events that you would like to see on your calendar. I was able to attend the Fieldstone Farms HOA Meeting on Monday, April 12th. I made a small report of the meeting on our new Fieldstone News page, It was nice to see the passion and enthusiastic fervor that evening. In an effort to bring you the news that is most relevant to you, we will report on such meetings in a way that will just present the facts. I can promise that we will not print any “political agendas” if you will, and will just print the story from a neutral observer’s point of view. I met some very nice people that night and was honored to be there. There is only one person that I would like to thank and it is especially fitting during this time of year and for this issue. A very big Thanks to my Mom! You may recognize Judy Carré-Strickland’s name from the beautiful articles that she writes for this magazine. My Mom has always supported myself and my sisters in all of our crazy adventure through life. She has remained steady in her love and acceptance of us no matter what difficulties we have put her through. For example, a very loud rock band practising in her garage in the late 80’s. I have always been a total “Mamma’s Boy” and I wear that title proudly. Thanks Mom, I Love You! Happy Mother’s Day!
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Meet the Neighbors The Travaglio Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Food & Drink with Henry Kendall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 More Than a Pretty Picture by Judy Carré-Strickland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ask the Teacher with Ms. Kristi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Xbox Alternatives Camp Widjiwagan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fieldstone Farms Bridal Diary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cuddly Companions Miles the Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fieldstone Bulletin Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Spotlight on Evan Brewster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fieldstone News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Community Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tree & Garden by Marty Shaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Monthly Message with Pastor Steve Berger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fab Fridge Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Wellness by Scott Fishkind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Business Buzz Conrad Jones Karate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gettin’ Crafty with Ali. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Restaurant Review Great Wall of China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fieldstone Heroes Franklin Fire Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Spotlight on Alison Fuller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Fieldstone Fashion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fieldstone Scrapbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
On the Cover
Three Generations of Fieldstone Farms Women Photo by: Christi Kline (949) 302-5608
Photos@ChristiKline.com Thanks Ladies!
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Meet the Neighbors
the Army last summer, and accepted a “civilian” job in Nashville. The couple bought their first home in Fieldstone Farms and could not be happier! They have enjoyed meeting their neighbors From Naples to Nashville and especially enjoyed the Halloween Party on their street last October. Gaetano says that one of his favorite things about Fieldstone Farms, is its proximity to many soccer fields and parks. He aetano, Sarah and coaches a boys’ soccer Giovanni Travaglio team for TNFC (Tennesrecently moved to see Futbol Club, based in Franklin, from Naples, Italy. Franklin), and trains his Sarah, a former U.S. Army team at Cheek Park, down Officer and West Point the street from Fieldstone graduate served as a comFarms. Sarah loves that pany commander in Naples, the Cool Springs Galleria Italy, at the NATO Headis just a few miles away quarters from 2006-2009. and their son’s daycare She met her husband, a (Primrose School) is former soccer player, at a located around the corner mutual friend’s home shortly in Cool Springs as well. after she moved overseas. When shopping for Sarah and Gaetano (a their house, Gaetano and native of Naples) married Sarah didn’t know much in the summer of 2007 and about the area, but have welcomed their son “Gianni” now realized how lucky (pronounced: Johnny) in the they are to have ended fall of 2008—while still living up in such a wonderful in Italy. community. Despite being Sarah fulfilled her five a seven-hour drive from Easter Weekend: The Travaglio family in Missouri year service commitment to Sarah’s family in Missouri, and a seven-hour flight from Gaetano’s family in Italy, the Travaglio’s feels like this is exactly where they belong. They are so happy to call Fieldstone Farms their home. You can read more about their family adventures on Sarah’s blog: www.misscapatosta.com. Make sure you say hello next time you see Gaetano and Sarah pulling Gianni along the trails in his wagon, swinging at Blackhorse Park, or riding their bikes through the neighborhood. Gianni at Blackhorse Park Magnolia thanks Gaetano, Sarah and Giovanni Travaglio for taking some time to appear in our May issue. If you would like to introduce yourself to the neighborhood, we would love to feature your family. Just contact us at: content@magnoliapublications.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Food & Drink
Henry Kendall
Comfort food for the family
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ou can almost always find Star Chef Henry Kendall in the kitchen at Puckett’s in Franklin creating his culinary masterpieces. Henry is an award winning chef and whether you are in there for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you are sure to taste some of his creations. Henry makes some great soup and we are happy that he shared one of his great recipes straight from his cookbook.
Puckett’s Grocery 120 4th Ave. S. Downtown Franklin (615) 749-5527 puckettsgrocery.com
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On the Menu Chicken & White Bean Chili
• 1 cup chopped onion • 2 tbls vegetable oil • 4 tbls butter • 1 large clove garlic, minced • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth • 1 cup half-and-half • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 2 tsp chili pepper • 1 scant tsp ground cumin • dash ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped mild green chili peppers • 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern or navy beans, drained • 4 to 5 cups diced cooked chicken • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese blend • salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup sour cream • chopped fresh cilantro and shredded cheese for garnish In a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the onion in the vegetable oil until just softened. Add the butter, garlic and bell pepper, and continue cooking, stirring, for about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the flower and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, half-and-half, chili pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, and chopped chili peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add the beans, chicken and cheese, and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Enjoy!
More Than a Pretty Picture by Judith Carré-Strickland
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young woman rests against a wall with her head turned into the wind. She is smiling at me. Her eyes are grey only because the picture is in black and white, and I can see the shine that is driven by a deep sense of confidence. There must be a breeze the day the picture is taken, not because I know she is near the beach, but because her bright, white shoulder length hair is blowing softly across her face as she turns to the camera. I can feel the motion and hear the quick click of the shutter as I gaze at the woman in the picture. The next time I see this face she is again by the beach, in the breeze, and this time in living color. Her face has grown old and she is grinning as big as anything I’ve ever seen. She would tell me later this is the happiest day of her life. She is surrounded by a pack of youngsters, each grabbing for a hot dog off the grill or lining up for salad and drinks; so civilized in the sand are the 25 or so who have gathered. Her eyes shine with a sense of pride and expectancy. She sees hope in each as they are her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren. ‘A legacy for the ages’ she would say. This is my mother. I had never met the expectant woman with the white hair, as those first dreams were long ago discarded by the time I arrived. She had lost one child to the crib, and had another who knew more than she. And then me, followed by two more. The desk with the brass nameplate had been replaced by a kitchen counter and sponge. The man of her dreams was dreaming of far off places and unable to include her in his secret investigations. The woman who swam in the ocean daily was now swimming in diapers and casseroles. She made friends in her little hamlet, and kept these friends until she could no longer speak. She gave all of her time to her family and community until it was time for her to go. But before she could leave, she had one more trip to the beach. Her beloved beach. My sister rolled out the grey carpet. Mom shot forward onto the sand as if she felt it for the first time; the ocean’s scent in her face, sand in the spokes of her power chair. Now, instead of her loose blond curls, tightly perm’d finally gray hair peeked out from
under wide brimmed straw hat that kept her fragile and failing skin from burning to a crisp. Her face was a balloon from the meds, and with her broad smile she looked like the Campbell’s Soup kids. But she couldn’t stop smiling. Not quite the coquette, but surely the faith had endured. How she loved the beach. She swam in the glory of her family. There was food and fire and laughter. Several conversations would arise then converge into one as someone entered into the other’s quite by chance. Soon all were gathered around the bonfire roasting marshmallows and apples. Apples you ask? Yes, an apple, to see if it would ‘bake’ on a skewer. It shriveled and fell into the fire. We marveled at the amount of water bubbling out of the ashen apple. I took a picture, attempting to make art out of the fried apple. More pictures of the boys hugging their grandma, the girls playing tag, candid shots of the seaside. And the moon. The full moon rose slowly over the hill, and cast a warm shadow over the gathering. It was huge, bright yelloworange, and appeared bigger than the trees as it lay low. We watched its movement minute by minute into the night sky, moving slowly through the branches, away from the hillside and into a sky that became more and more filled with the evening stars. Conversation ebbed and flowed as the night grew late, and no one wanted to leave. Somehow we wondered, I guess, if we’d ever be here again. Of all that happened that wondrous night, most of all we loved watching the girl in the picture come to life. Again, and forever. magnoliapublications.com • May 2010 9
Ask the Teacher
Summertime with Miss Kristi
Magnolia Reader: “Dear Ms. Kristi, school is almost over. What should I do with my child over the summer?” Miss Kristi: Although TCAP testing is completed (big sigh of relief!), there is still more information to be learned, projects to be completed and finals to be taken. So, remind your child that there is still plenty of school left. When summer arrives, your child will want nothing more than to sleep and play video games. That’s alright, to an extent. I think it’s OK to let your child play some video games, as long as it’s not for an extended period of time. Activity for the month: Multiplication War Remember the beloved card game War? Well, here’s War with a twist: •Get a pack of multiplication flash cards, or even make your own with index cards and a Sharpie. •Divide the cards evenly between all players (this is best played with 2 players). •Each player places a card face-up and has to say the product. The child with the higher product gets the cards. •If the products are the same, you have War! Place three cards face-down in a row and place a fourth card face up. Say the product. The higher product wins! •Keep playing until one player has all the cards.
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There is a wealth of local historical places you can take your child this summer: Carter House, Carnton Plantation, and TheHermitage, to name a few. There are also local battlefields that have reenactments of the Battle of Franklin. The children, especially 4th graders, are learning Tennessee history, so this would be a great head start for them. Also, Adventure Science Center is a fabulous place to go. There are many hands-on activities as well as exhibits. Encourage your child to get outside and play each day. Not just organized games such as soccer and football, but imaginative play. With the explosion of video and computer games, children are not using their imaginations nearly enough. That is affecting them at school, because students are having a hard time picturing a situation, or seeing things from another’s point of view. By playing outside with nothing more than a stick, children can imagine it’s a sword and they are in a battle to save the damsel in distress, or they can be a fairy godmother granting wishes. Your child’s imagination is a resource that is becoming scarce, and we need to promote its use as much as possible. Have a wonderful summer! Kristi Carré holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Reading and is a 4th grade teacher in the F.S.S.D. If you would like to “Ask the Teacher” please email: kristi@magnoliapublications.com
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friends and new experiences. The Overnight Camp at Widjiwagan encourages campers to grow in spirit, mind, and body by offering exciting adventures and fun summer experiences that build character, independence and confidence. Each day, counselors create exciting adventures while passing along life lessons that will remain with campers for a lifetime. Through the years our goal has remained the same: To plant seeds of Christian Character in kids and families, creating an impact in Nashville and neighboring communities through outdoor programs designed to encourage participants to know the person of Jesus Christ and to grow in spirit, mind, and body. The Overnight Camp has an open Doors policy and is available to all children 3rd-9th grade, from all backgrounds, abilities and incomes. No child should miss the opportunity to spend an unforgettable summer filled with new friends and new experiences.
campers will not only learn more about themselves and their surroundings; they will create lasting friendships, too. Keep in mind that Camp Widjiwagan Day Camp has an open Doors policy and is available to all children grades 1st-8th grade, from all backgrounds, abilities and incomes. No child should miss the opportunity to spend an unforgettable summer filled with new
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A Fieldstone Farms Bridal Diary May 1st, 2010 - Dear Diary, he finally proposed! I knew from the second I met him that I would love him forever. It’s time to start planning the wedding!
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May 2nd - Met with the gals at Wedding 101 in The Factory and Wow! did I get some great ideas. Since we are on a tight budget, me and Mom are going to plan the wedding ourselves. May 2nd - Contacted Constant Craving of Franklin to have them cater the reception. May 4th - Called my best friend and all of my other friends. I have my bridesmaid and wedding party excited and confirmed. May 5th - Went to Prim and Paper on Main Street in Downtown Franklin to get the invitations ready. I am so happy that they were able to do it on such short notice. May 6th - Went and met with Matt McBryde at Tennessee Kettlebell to get in shape so that I can fit into my Grandmother’s Wedding Dress. May 7th - Called Grace Chapel in Leiper’s Fork to book my wedding ceremony. May 8th & 9th - I spent time “look” shopping for things to include in my registry. Stopped in at Puckett’s for lunch. Glad I have that appointment with Matt!... The food was delicious. May 11th - Met with Laura at The Red House on 3rd Ave North in Downtown Franklin to arrange my Wedding Reception. My friends and family are going to love this place! especially my future music-lovin husband. May 12th - Called Jonathan at Mobile Music Academy to line up the band for the reception. May 13th - Went and met with Nicole Sloane at Naticakes on Main Street in Downtown Franklin. I love the idea of wedding cupcakes! that way everyone will get something that they like. Plus, i know that the money I spend there is going to a great cause. May 14th - Hooray! Just got a call from The Dianne Christian Team. We got the house! I am so happy to stay in Fieldstone Farms, the neighborhood that we grew up in.
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May 15th & 16th - We spent the weekend registering at The Registry on Main Street in Downtown Franklin where I am getting my tableware, Rebecca’s Furniture & Design and Redo for home furnishings. May 17th - Went to HeyDay on Main Street in Downtown Franklin and picked out the gifts for my wedding party. They are so cute! I could have stayed in that store forever.
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May 18th - Stopped by Garden Delights Fine Flowers and Gifts in Grassland to order my flowers. Steve really took the time to pick the right flowers for my bouquet and for the wedding. May 19th thru 26th - Spent this time exercising, tieing up loose ends and getting prepared for married life. I am so excited! May 27th - Went to Gin-o’s to pick up my reception dress and all of the under garments for my wedding dress. May 28th - Me and my wedding party went to Third Coast Clay at The Factory in Franklin to make the plate my cupcakes are going to be on. This is one of the last times I will be with all of my girls as a single woman. We had a blast! May 29th - Went over to my mom’s house to get the final fitting for my Grandmother’s wedding dress. May 30th - Stayed at home with my mom going over last minute details. Everything is on schedule. May 31st - Diary, this is the big day. I am so nervous but so excited at the same time. Ali Haus from Hair Above All is coming over to do mine and the bridal party’s hair then off to the church. May 31st Night - This is my last entry before the honeymoon. I’m Married!!! Everything went perfectly. I am so grateful for everyone’s help and thankful that Franklin has the perfect services that made my wedding a complete success!
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Cuddly Companions
Miles
Summertime is for the Dogs!
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i, What’s you name? My name is Miles Thurman! It’s nice to meet you! I’m a mix of a golden retriever and a beagle, and I am 5 years old! I live here in Fieldstone Farms with my family. I enjoy long walks around the neighborhood, or visits to the dog park, where I meet new friends. You will see me most relaxed cuddled up with Sarah, a member of my family, or getting a belly rub. I’m very social, and like it when friends come over once I get to know them. My favorite toy is a stuffed reindeer with a squeaker in the middle, that I got from the shelter I was adopted at almost 4 months ago. Some of my friends are Buddy, my best friend and next door neighbor, Dutchess, the love of my life but she doesn’t know it yet, and Max, my groggy old role model! I’m at my happiest discovering new scents, or making new friends along a walk. You just might catch me licking your feet, everyone says I have a foot fetish! If you ever see me, come say hi, I love to meet new people! Well, I’ve gotta go, I think my master is calling for me! See ya! Oh, wait, I forgot, one more thing, if you want to keep posted on my whereabouts, and new findings, then please check out my awesome blog! The URL is: http://milesthegreatthelifeoftheamericandog.blogspot.com so make sure to check it out, and become a follower!
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Evan Brewster
An 8 year old’s Fieldstone Farms based ministry to feed the hungry
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ack in January, a friend told the Brewster family with great enthusiasm that he had purchased a water buffalo for a family at Christmas through an organization called Heifer International. He told them how this organization is breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty by giving families a source of food and the training necessary to provide for themselves and their community through livestock and agriculture. A water buffalo, for example, is useful in helping a family plow and fertilize their fields, and in providing milk to drink and sell. Chickens provide eggs and also fertilize crops. Their 8-year-old son, Evan, overheard the conversation and asked if they could look up Heifer International online when they got home to learn more about it. They went to the online catalog and looked at all the different animals, how they benefit people, and the prices attached to each. Within a couple of days, Evan came to his family and said that he wanted to start a “ministry”. He said that he could make bracelets, sell them for $1 each, and hopefully raise enough money to buy a family a flock of chicks for $20. So he began making bracelets and sharing his vision with friends, neighbors, people his dad works with, and the Brewster’s church family. Literally everyone was interested in supporting Evan’s ministry. In fact, he had raised enough to buy that flock of chicks after only 2 days. It was going so well that he decided to continue. He prayed (and continues to pray) every day that God would bless his ministry. He began taking orders for as many as 20 at a time when a man bought a bracelet for his daughter, she wore it to school the next day, told her friends the story behind it, and they all wanted to have their own. Children have requested bracelets in their sport’s team colors and bought them for all their teammates. One woman he met from out of town bought 15 bracelets to give to the children in the Children’s Choir
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she directs. She said she wanted to inspire them by Evan’s story that you can make a difference in the world, even if you’re only 8 years old. Their pastor and church rallied around him and people have paid as much as $20 for a single bracelet. In total, Evan has raised over $800, and that number is growing literally every day. The Tennessean’s “Williamson A.M.” recently did a story on him, Channel 4’s WSMV put him on the 6:00 news, and the newspaper article has made its way onto many Facebook posts. He’s come up with a mail-order system and has shipped orders both locally and all over the United States. Though his original goal was to buy a $20 flock of chicks, he’s been able to buy 2 flocks of chicks, a $250 water buffalo and a $500 cow. Evan is home schooled and is spending much of his free time making bracelets and telling people about his ministry. To keep up with his orders, he has just recently enlisted the help of his brother and another young friend to make bracelets. It’s been a great lesson in leadership for him, as well. The Brewster family sent Evan’s story to Heifer International and, a couple of days later, he was surprised to receive a certificate of appreciation in the mail with his name on it. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Evan’s ministry. Magnolia wishes to thank the Brewster family for sharing their story with us. A very special THANK YOU to Evan for his creative way of helping to solve one of this planet’s biggest problems. He is an inspiration for all of us to do what we can to make a difference in the world. If you would like to contact Evan for information about ordering his bracelets or for information about his ministry, please write to brewbeat@comcast.net.
Fieldstone Farms News Fieldstone Farms HOA Meeting Monday April 12th, 7 pm Hunters Bend Elementary
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Soroptimist International of Franklin hosts Second Annual Race for Victory Derby Party
Don your Derby attire and hats and join the fun while supporting a worthy cause! Come to the Second Annual Race for Victory Derby Party. The party is set for Saturday, May 1st, 2010 and will be held at the Franklin Men’s Club at 130 8th Ave. South, Franklin, TN from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. There will be great Derby fare, mint juleps and other libations, music and a silent auction with equine art and hats from celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon and Faith Hill. All funds raised will go to the CSCC scholarship fund and the BRIDGES of Williamson County. Cost is $60.00 per person or $115.00 per couple. Go on line at http://www.sifranklin. org/ to purchase tickets or to learn how your company can become a sponsor, contact Amy Robertson at 615-599-0185.
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Magnolia was granted access to sit-in on the HOA meeting that occurred on April 12th. We’ve heard that there were over 300 residents in attendance (and one magazine guy), making it the largest known crowd for a Fieldstone Farms HOA Annual Meeting. On a personal note, it was very nice to see the enthusiasm and spirit in the room. It was obvious to this onlooker that the passion for the community is strong. Three new board members were elected that Monday night.
Resident Announcements May 1st, 2010
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Glenn Schwartz resigned his position from the board as well that night leaving two vacant board seats for appointment by the Board of Directors. Jim Clohessy resigned his seat at a special meeting of the Fieldstone Farms Board on Tuesday, April 6th that was not announced to the community. I heard a quote that Monday night by the 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen that holds true, “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”
If you are a resident of Fieldstone Farms and would like to make an announcement to your community, please send it to: announcements@magnoliapublications.com
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Local May Events Every Weekend in May Tennessee Renaissance Festival 2124 New Castle Road Arrington, TN 37014 May 1st Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Pull-Tight Theater 112 2nd Avenue South Franklin, TN 37064 May 7th - 29th Brighten Beach Memoirs Boiler Room Theatre 230 Franklin Road Building Six Franklin, TN 37064 May 13th - 15th Franklin Rodeo Agricultural Expo Center
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What do you do when the roots are damaged?
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oot damage is a very serious problem that can lead to decline and death of trees. In severe cases, structural root injury can cause trees to root rot/decay and create dangerous conditions where trees, although alive, can fail, destroying property and injuring people. In the worst cases people have been killed. Over the last year, 3 people have been killed in Tennessee by falling trees. Root injury was involved in all cases. Trees are big and they need a lot of space both above and below ground. When people build where large trees are, often time the roots can be severely injured. Injured roots can become infected with root rot disease weakening the base of the tree. After years of decay and insect infestation in the roots, trees can become dangerous and fall over without warning. How do I tell if root damage is the problem?
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Trees want to live. That’s why it takes so long for this problem to develop. Decline, stunted growth, poor leaf color (not dark green), nutrient deficiency, upper canopy dieback, insect infestation, disease infection, poor taper, early leaf color, early leaf drop, and poor starch production are all symptoms of root injury or defect. The cause of these symptoms is simple – a disruption of nutrient flow from the roots to the stem of the tree. It can take many years for these symptoms to develop. I recently examined a tree that had only mild symptoms, yet the injury occurred over 25 years ago. In order to understand how to deal with this kind of injury, it is important to understand the basic underlying principals related to movement of nutrients and the type and amount of injury to the tree. If you think you have a tree with a root problem or if you see fungus growing at the base of a good sized tree- this is a potentially dangerous problem that could lead to tree failure. You need to call an arboricultural expert to look at the tree and determine if the tree is hazardous and what to do about it.
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Marty Shaw is Registered Consulting Arborist #470. He is the owner of Happy Tree, Inc. and may be reached by e-mail: martyshaw@bellsouth.net or you can call the office at 615-794-4377. You may also visit the web site at www.happytreesandlawns.com.
Water to Wine
Monthly Message
by Pastor Steve Berger
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uring this time of year, two things always seem to go hand in hand: marriage and weddings. The former is an institution ordained by none other than God Himself, as we read in Genesis chapter two. The latter is a joy-filled, beautiful ceremony intended to celebrate and formalize the God-given gift of marriage. Doesn’t it make wonderful sense, then, that Jesus’ first miracle would take place at a wedding? Scripture tells us (John 2:1-11) that Jesus’ first public miracle was at a wedding reception when the hosts ran out of wine for their guests. So, Jesus came to the rescue, turning ordinary water into wine - somewhere between 120180 gallons worth. As miraculous as this event was (and, indeed, it was), I believe the best part of the story is the instruction we can glean from it – the instruction that can teach us how to have a successful marriage. So, since many are getting married in the coming months, I thought I’d share some ideas that might assist you in having the best marriage possible. First, just like the people in our miraculous story, inviting Jesus to be a part of your marriage is critical. Don’t try to do marriage without Him. He invented it. He knows what makes it work. Make sure to send him an invitation to yours. The good news is that when Jesus is invited, He always shows up! And - He doesn’t just show up as a passive observer, He shows up as a miracle worker. Let’s not forget his turning water into wine. Next, the words of Jesus’ mother as she commanded the servants present to “do whatever Jesus tells you”, are extremely wise. You see, obedience is key to seeing the miracles of Jesus in your marriage. “Husband and wife obey these truths: voluntarily give in to one another out of respect for God (Eph 5:21); husband, love your wife like Christ loves the church - sacrificially, unconditionally and eternally; love her as you love yourself, nourish her, cherSteve Berger is the Senior Pastor at Grace Chapel in Leiper’s Fork ish her (Eph 5:25-33); wife, love and respect your husband (Eph 5:33).” If we follow these scripture and obey these principles, we’ll see miracles in our marriages. Lastly, if we’ll invite Jesus in and obey His instructions, the best is yet to come. Sadly, for some folks, the best part of their marriage 3279 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064 is right there in the beauty and glory of the wedding ceremony 615-591-5091 itself. For some, it never gets any better. For many, it only seems www.gracechapel.net to get worse, becoming boring, predictable, resulting in the loss of love’s flame. However, when Jesus is invited in and obeyed and Service times: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM miracles are happening, He causes the best to come out at the (with live video stream online at 11:00am) very end (Jn 2:10). Women’s Bible Study: Tuesday mornings at 9:30 & Jesus’ heart for you is to have a great wedding celebration, but Wednesday nights at 6:30 an even greater marriage. Years from now, I hope you and your Men’s Group: Meets monthly at 6:00 pm (check the website for specific dates) spouse can look back at a marriage that made Jesus the focal Youth (Jr & Sr High): Sunday mornings at 9:00 & point, and, as a result, that you both experienced His miracles. Fifty 11:00 AM and Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM years from now I hope, just like the original wedding guests in our story, you’ll be able to say, “Jesus saved the best for last.” magnoliapublications.com • May 2010 21
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If you would like to feature your child’s artwork on our Fab Fridge, we would love to have it! Just scan the image, save it as a .PDF and send it to: fabfridge@magnoliapublications.com along with your child’s first name and age. We look forward to displaying your little artist’s latest works.
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i, my name is Scott Fishkind. I’m a resident of Fieldstone Farms and a certified personal trainer through the American Council On Exercise (ACE). I’m also the founder of Time4You Personal Fitness. I specialize exclusively in In-Home and Workplace fitness using a multidisciplinary approach. I am thrilled to be writing a monthly column for Magnolia Magazine so I can share some fitness insights with my neighbors in Fieldstone Farms. Please visit my website at http://www.time4youfitness.com Spring is here, which means that summer is “just around the corner”. That usually gets folks thinking that “Maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to lose a few pounds and get in shape”. Unfortunately, too often people with the best of intentions, use less-than-optimum strategies to try to achieve weight loss and fitness. I’d like to give some tips that can help you get started in the right direction. This first column will be a general overview with more specific details about each point to come in future columns. The two primary elements of fitness are the nutritional component and exercise component. The Nutrition Component: • Nutrition Is Key: There’s no way around it, nutrition is about 80 percent of the fat loss battle. Notice I said nutrition and not diet. I am simply referring to an overall healthier approach to eating (which still includes foods you enjoy). • Keep a Food Log: The single most important recommendation I make to all my clients concerned with fat loss is to become aware of what you actually eat on a daily basis. A food log is a great place to start as most people tend to eat somewhat unconsciously. I still enter everything I eat into a food log and it’s been a key for my own success. • Make Gradual, Incremental Changes: If you put yourself into a deprivation mode by suddenly and completely overhauling how you eat, you will most likely become miserable. This is (pardon the pun) a “recipe for disaster” for both short and long term success. • Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals: This approach helps one feel relatively full all the time which helps curb overeating. Several of those meals include healthy snacks. This may also help elevate one’s metabolism.
inexperienced exercisers and can cause musculoskeletal injuries. Try to find someone who has the knowledge to properly evaluate your exercise technique. • Incorporate Variety: Try mixing up the types of exercise you do. Only using a treadmill or the same machine circuit will not only limit positive gains, but can cause overuse injuries over time (and boredom). Try various modalities such as Yoga, Pilates, or Kickboxing to name a few. Cardio can be done outside in the fresh air over various terrain. Summary: So in a nutshell, for a fitness program to be successful, you need to combine a sound and realistic nutritional strategy with an appropriate exercise program. The exercise plan should progress gradually and utilize proper form. Variety in both nutrition and exercise is also an important key to both short and long term success!
The Exercise Component: • Pre-exercise Screening: Before starting an exercise program, make sure you have medical clearance and/or guidelines especially if you have preexisting health or pain issues. While exercise is certainly beneficial in most cases, it can exacerbate certain conditions if not approached appropriately. • Proper Progression: Begin with easy to moderate intensity. You should never go from being sedentary to engaging in an aggressive exercise program. By aggressive I’m referring to working out too hard, too often and for too long. Using proper exercise progression and recovery allows your body to adapt appropriately to the stresses of exercise. • Integration: Use an integrated fitness approach. This includes flexibility, cardio, resistance training, and other modalities as well. Also, it’s important to always warm-up and cool-down properly. • Proper Form: Faulty body mechanics is a common issue with magnoliapublications.com • May 2010 23
Business Buzz
Conrad Jones Karate
Respect, Discipline, Self-Control, Patience, Honesty
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estled in the corner of the Battlewood Shopping Center in Grassland is a place where parents and children seem to agree on one thing: Conrad Jones Karate is cool! At any given time, you’re likely to find the place filled with boys and girls, men and women, from preschoolers to senior citizens. To the outside observer, it might appear that these students are only learning how to kick and punch. But if you step inside to watch a class in session, you’ll find that there’s much more going on inside these walls than just the physical benefits. We stopped in to visit with Conrad Jones at his school recently, and asked him to tell us a little bit about his classes: Magnolia: It’s nice to meet you, Conrad ... or should I address you as Mr. Jones? Conrad: Well, you can call me either one. My students call me ‘Mr. Jones’ out of respect, just as they call all of our Black Belt instructors by their appropriate title and surname. Magnolia: And that’s a big part of martial arts, isn’t it? Respect and manners?
Conrad: Yes, sir, it is. In our classes, the purpose of martial arts is to become a better person through the practice of respect, discipline, self-control, patience, honesty ... In our children’s classes, we work on concentration, perseverance, coordination and flexibil-
ity. They gain self-confidence and build self-esteem, and we work a lot on awareness, which is so important these days! We teach them how to deal with strangers and bullies, how to avoid physical conflicts and negative peer pressure. Adults and teenagers enjoy the added benefits of learning simple self-defense moves. To quote the mother of one of our young students who recently earned his Black Belt, “While other kids are perfecting their pitches, these karate kids are perfecting their patience. While other kids are expected to perform in the game, karate kids are expected to perform better in life. While other children are taught to protect a goal, these children are taught to protect themselves and what they stand for.” I think she summed it up pretty well! Magnolia: It sure looks like the kids are enjoying themselves! Conrad: Well, that’s a big part of it, too. We have a great time and we consider ourselves a family. Everybody cares about one another, and encourages their friends to succeed. We stress the importance of getting good grades in school ... Our students know that awareness will help them more than learning how to punch; respect will get them further in life than learning how to do a high block; and listening to their parents and doing well in school are two things they absolutely must do! We always incorporate some fun games into the mix, such as everyone’s favorite, dodgeball, which is a self-defense drill in itself! Magnolia: How long have you been in this area, and how would somebody go about signing up for a class? Conrad: We’ve been in the Grassland area for over 15 years, and we have schools in Brentwood and Spring Hill, too. We also teach classes at a few private schools and day cares, including FRA, BGA, and Creative Care Center. Folks can visit our website (conradjoneskarate.com) to see the class schedule, and email info@conradjoneskarate.com for more information. We invite anybody who is interested to come in and try a couple of free classes at any time!
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Bridal Bouquet on a Budget
Gettin’ Crafty
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pring is in full bloom and blushing Brides are around every turn. A Bride’s wedding day is a beautiful and special moment, even for those on a budget. In this article, I will show you how to make a beautiful Spring Bridal Bouquet that is sure to impress, without breaking the bank. For this arrangement you will need: Assorted Flowers (I used all white- Casablanca Lily, Rose, Lisianthus, Gerbera Daisy), Greens (I used Australian Fern and Ruscus, Bear Grass and Tree Fern are also great choices), Ribbon to wrap the stems- 2 yards will be plenty, 8 Large Pearl Head pins, Cutting Utensil (flower knife or scissors) and a Rubber Band.
Ali’s Tip This same technique can also be used for a Bridesmaid Bouquet and Toss Bouquet. If your Bride wants the same flowers for her Bridal Party, complete the bouquet without the large focal flower- Casablanca Lily. It will resemble the Bridal Bouquet but on a smaller scale. Change the ribbon color to match the Bridesmaid Dress. For the Toss Bouquet, make the same bouquet without any large flowers (Lily and Gerbera Daisy). You don’t want to use too many flowers, keep it small. Tie a few long ribbons to the top of the base after you have wrapped the stems. As the Toss Bouquet flies through the air towards eager hands, the longer ribbons will flow behind it!
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Step 1: Lay out all your flowers and supplies so that you can see what you are working with. Be sure to pick a space that can get dirty- kitchen counter or dining room table. This arrangement with be assembled in your hands. Step 2: Start with your largest, focal point flower- Casablanca Lily. You want to pick the best angle for your front and center view. Next, take the Roses and surround the Lily. The Roses I used in this arrangement are blown out just a bit (starting to open). Step 3: Once you have established the size of your bouquet, we are going to add the third and fourth flower, Gerbera Daisy and Lisianthis. Put them in a triangle position with one in the middle at the highest point, one to the front and one to the back. We are also going to add the greens in this step. Take your Australian Fern and place each stem low in the bouquet to fill in any empty space between the flowers. Next, take your Ruscus and place them all around the outside of the bouquet. Take your Rubber Band and place it on 2 stems, as far up as it will go. Cut all your stems to an even length.
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Restaurant Review
Great Wall of China Restaurant Jenny and Andy bring some of China’s culinary delights to Grassland
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(my favorite) and Beef with Broccoli. But please don’t hesitate to try some of their specialties such as Great Wall Chicken, Coconut Chicken or Shrimp, Indian Chicken, Beef or Shrimp and the Bourbon Chicken dishes. They are sure to give you a new favorites to add to your usual order. No great meal would be complete without dessert, right? Their homemade desserts are out of this world and free for those patrons that dine inside for dinner! Andy is always baking fresh cakes and they are absolutely delicious. So, make sure that you save room for dessert, you will be happy you did. Whether you chose to dine-in or take-out, you are sure to order a winning dish each and every time. Make sure to bring in
hen walking into the Great Wall of China Restaurant in The Battlewood Shopping Center, you are quickly greeted by the always smiling Jenny. The great smell of foreign yet familiar spices is enough to your Magnolia Magazine for 15% off of your order of $20 or more. overload We hope to see you there! the sense Great Wall of China Restaurant and make 2176 Hillsboro Road you careIn the Battlewood Shopping Center fully review the menu. next to Grassland Market The tough(615) 591-2223 est part is limiting yourself to just a few dishes instead of circling half of the menu with your finger and asking for that. The ambiance of the interior is perfect for the feast you are about to enjoy. The sun creeps in through the windows and seems to dance upon the local art on the walls. Andy and Jenny are the owners and operators of Great Wall of China and you would be hard pressed to meet two friendlier people. They use the freshest ingredients and the taste of the food is out of this world. You will be Matt, Jan, John & Cole Morrison of Fieldstone Farms enjoying their able to find the standard Chinese dishes that we have dinner at Great Wall of China Restaurant become so accustomed to such as Fried Rice, Orange Chicken 26 Magnolia • Fieldstone Farms Community Magazine
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Fieldstone Heroes In our April issue, we introduced you to one of the three shifts of firefighters of Station 4 that serve the Fieldstone Farms community as well as the City of Franklin. Due to an emergency call, we were unable to get the names in the correct order. We feel that it is very important to give them the proper respect that they deserve, So, we are going to feature them again in this issue so that we can get the names right. Please feel free to say “thank you” to these guys when you see them at the fire house or out in the neighborhood. You couldn’t ask for a nicer group of people and we appreciate everything that they do.
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hen we first learned of Alison Fuller, she was described to us as the definition of “organized”. This was no understatement. Our first series of emails back and forth with Alison to arrange a time to meet her and talk with her were a classic example of “organized”. Her time is budgeted down to slivers of the day and we thank her for taking time out of her extremely busy schedule to talk with us. Now, you may think that a woman who is this busy must be the CEO of a large corporation or a stay-at-home mom of 26 children. Alison’s time is dedicated to only one thing other than her family: Volunteering. Alison Fuller has lived in Fieldstone Farms for 10 ½ years. She has three girls, Loren who is 15 years old and a student at Franklin High, Laine who is 10 years old and a student at Hunters Bend Elementary and Leslie who is 7 years old and also a student at Hunters Bend Elementary. Along with taking care of her own children, Alison has been a foster parent to a number of children for 11 years. She belongs to the Williamson County Foster Parent Association and is an outspoken advocate for the needs of foster children from neglect. Alison is involved in mentoring parents to the needs of their children. Alison says “the goal is to reunify the children with their parents as soon as it is appropriate”. Along with being involved in the foster program, Alison also spends a great deal of time helping parents with special needs children find community resources such as medical treatment, special services and educational needs. Alison tells us “It just comes easy to me to be
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History of Mother’s Day
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ave you ever wondered where this holiday came from? Did you wonder if maybe Hallmark had a part in the tradition? Well they didn’t but they still participate in the form of cards and gifts. This is where the history really began. A form of mother’s day was celebrated in ancient Greece as part of the spring festival to Rhea, the mother of many deities, and to Cybele, the great mother of God’s in ancient Rome. Christians then celebrated this occasion on the 4th Sunday during Lent in honor of Mother Mary, Christ’s Mother. In England on this day it was dedicated to mothers and was called “Mothering Sunday”. About 150 years ago in West Virginia an Appalachian homemaker named Anna Jarvis wanted to draw attention to the poor health conditions in her community. She organized an event to focus on these issues. She explained that an event like this could be addressed and understood in the best manner by who else, the mothers. She called it “Mothers Work Day”, this was quoted as being the first Mothers Day Celebration in the US. Fifteen years later Julie Ward Howe, a Boston poet and author of “The Battle Hymn Republic”, organized a day encouraging mothers to rally for peace. She felt mothers bore the loss of their children and they would support such a cause. Up until 1905 when Anna Jarvis died this day was then based on mothers coming together for such a cause. After Anna Jarvis’s passing her daughter also named Anna Jarvis, remembered one of her mothers old Sunday school les-
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sons where she said “I hope and pray that someone, sometime will found a memorial for Mothers Day”. After that Anna began to lobby prominent businessmen like John Wannamaker and Presidents Taft and Roosevelt to support her campaign to create a special day to honor Mothers. In one of the first church services in West Virginia to celebrate Anna Jarvis’s mothers death they passed out white carnations, which were her mothers favorite flower. Five years late The House of Representatives adopted a resolution calling for officials of the Federal Government to wear a white carnation on Mothers Day. Then in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mothers Day as a National Holiday. At first people celebrated Mothers Day by going to church, writing letters to mothers and then eventually by sending cards, presents and flowers. With all the gift giving associated with Mothers Day Anna Jarvis became enraged. She felt like all the sentiment of this day (honoring her mother and all mothers) was sacrificed for greed and profit. Before dying in 1948 Jarvis expressed that she regretted ever helping to start the Mothers Day tradition. To this day Mothers Day has flourished in the USA. According to records Mothers Day is the most popular holiday to dine out and the highest trafficked day for phone lines. Despite Jarvis’s misgivings sons and daughters everywhere take advantage of this day to honor and express love and appreciation for mothers everywhere. So where ever you are on this day please remember to appreciate, love and reach out to the women in your life who nurtured and mothered you whether they were your real mother or not, they still loved you. Happy Mothers Day!
Summer’s Hottest Trends
Fieldstone Fashion
with Ginger at Gin-o’s
What are the summer’s hottest trends for women and girls? • Bright Colors • Floral Prints • Blush Colors (light peach, pale pinks, nudes) • Light Weight Fabrics • Light Cotton Jean and Tee’s are always a must Accessories • Big Rings, Cocktail Rings • Bright Colored, Chunky Bracelets and Necklaces • Big Bright or Neutral Colored Belts • Big Bags for Day • Clutches for Night • Big Hats (Steeple Chase is coming up) • Lightweight Printed Fedoras
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Women’s Undergarment Accessories • Hanky Panky Underware (no seems) • Spanks (My personal favorite are Higher Power Spanks) Men’s • Jeans are always a standard • It Brand Jeans are really in • Men’s Basic Tees (Altru and Splendid Brands) • Khakis The key to looking great this summer is to have fun and be comfortable!
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Fieldstone Treasure Hunt
Hidden within one of the advertisements in this issue, you will find our Magnolia flower. The first person to email: contest@magnoliapublications.com with the correct business will win a $25 gift certificate to that business! courtesy of Magnolia. It’s that simple. Must be 18 or over and a resident of Fieldstone Farms. Winners are not eligible for another prize for one calender year after their submission.
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Hard Bargain Mt. Hope Redevelopment exists to impact lives and preserve history by restoring existing homes, building quality affordable housing, and revitalizing generational neighborhoods.
PO Box 545 Franklin, TN 37065-0545 • 615.591.0504 • www.hardbargain.org