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Local couple looks to grow through adoption

By Hollie Deese

Immediate connection

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indsay G., 28, had been on the dating website eHarmony for nearly five months when she got an alert that would change her life. An alert that Richard from San Diego wanted to communicate with her. An alert she almost disregarded.

“I had some friends who had moved out here to Tennessee,” she says. “I fell in love with it and planned to move out here when I finished college a year later.”

So the fact that Richard, 33, had listed his surfboard as one item he could not live without made her think a relationship with him would be a non-starter.

“But I called my mom and she told me she had a feeling about this one and thought I should wait it out,” Lindsay jokes. “And thank God I did because we are happily married.”

Richard was initially drawn to Lindsay’s profile because of her photo with a kayak, which appealed to his adventurous side. They both laugh now over how misleading that assumption was, but it was what she said in her profile that made him reach out to her.

“We were equally yoked in that our faith was the same,” he says. “Both of us were more interested in cutting out the fluff. We were both looking to date because we wanted a relationship and to eventually see if this was the person we wanted to marry.”

The day after their first date, Easter Sunday, she told a close friend that although it might sound crazy, she knew Richard was “the one.” And obviously he felt the same about her — their first date was April 3, 2010.

He proposed three months later on July 3, and the two were married on Dec. 4, 2010 in California.

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And in April 2012 the young couple moved to Sumner County, where she is a nanny and he commutes to Nashville for an IT outsourcing company.

Once settled, they were ready for the next step in growing their family. But having a baby was never going to be simple for the couple.

Adding to the family After much discussion, some arguing and a lot of soul searching, Richard and Lindsay decided adopting a baby was the best way to go. Medical reasons were a factor for both sides, but mainly because of Lindsay’s Tourette syndrome, which involves motor and vocal tics that she manages with medication.

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» ADOPT FROM 2 really bad,” Richard says. “The hormone side of that is if she was to get pregnant she would have to come off her medication. Her body would go crazy with these tics. For her to have to endure a pregnancy, her body would go nuts.”

Plus, Tourette’s is genetic, another major factor in their decision.

“I went through a lot as a child, a lot of bullying, and I was a very difficult child to raise,” Lindsay said.

But it was not easy for Lindsay to give up the idea of carrying her own child, despite the physical challenges.

“I wanted to go through pregnancy, I wanted to breastfeed, I wanted to go through childbirth,” she says. “But when I saw what Tourette’s was doing to my body because of stress, it scared me and made me realize I didn’t know if I could handle a pregnancy, just for my own well-being. I had to come to terms with it on my own.”

Another big reason the couple decided to adopt, though, was the fact that Richard himself was adopted, as were two of his grandparents.

“There is a sense of pride with me about adoption and it almost seemed my destiny,” he said. “It is something I am familiar with and something that is in

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me and in our family.”

These were all serious issues the couple discussed in the short few months before their engagement, and tackled head on when they got married.

“Everyone says seven years is the hard part of a marriage, but we really knocked that seven years right out of the gate in about two,” Richard says.

Putting themselves out there The couple began the adoption process one year after they moved to Middle Tennessee in November 2013, and that January finalized paperwork with an

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adoption agency. They have been through a home study, background check, fingerprinting, health screenings and have even submitted records from their vet attesting to the health of their dog.

The couple is open to adoption from anywhere in the world, but their home study covers only adoption in the U.S. because of all of the roadblocks they hit.

In one country, they both had to be 30. In another, they would have to be married for 10 years. And in another, they would have to set up residence in that country.

“There are parts of China where I am not tall enough or thin enough,” Richard says.

To help their chances, the couple made a website they hope will attract potential birth mothers, wehopetoadopt.com, even though it is hard to put themselves out there. They keep their last name out of the website, as well as their places of employment, hometown and other identifiers.

“There are obvious concerns there are scams out there regarding adoption, so I play very much the role of protector,” he says. “I have stayed emotionally at an arm’s distance because Lindsay is a very emotional person. If something goes wrong and it is devastating, I have to pick up those pieces. And I have to be prepared to pick up those pieces. Especially being on the Internet, I am suspicious of everything that comes across until I know details and feel comfortable.”

One time Richard had to jump in as protector was when a birth mother they had been matched with tragically lost the twins she was carrying in a car accident at 22 weeks. But even in that tragedy, they have hope because that mother was not scared by Lindsay’s Tourette’s.

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“It is really out of our hands at this point,” Richard says. “We both love kids, and if there was anything Lindsay was meant to be it is a mother. We are a wonderful, loving family. A Christian family who really desires to have a child in our lives. We can provide a great upbringing and a happy, fulfilling faith-based life.

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Social media overload

By Hollie Deese For Sumner County Publications

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t may be hard to remember back that far, but there once was a life before Facebook. That idyllic time ended in 2003, and back then people still communicated via phone — without any typing at all — and even had face-to-face interaction.

But those days are long gone, and the rise in social media use has shown no signs of slowing down, especially once Facebook launched Feb. 4, 2004.

And by far, Facebook is the biggest attention puller online. According to the Pew Internet Project’s constantlyupdated research related to social networking, 71 percent of adults who are online use Facebook.

John Langford, 50, used to be one of them. Once very active on the site, the Gallatin resident hasn’t visited in nearly 18 months, although initially it wasn’t by choice.

“My Internet service is pretty lackluster,” he says of his satellite setup. “I am in an insulated pocket where there is no cable television and no DSL.” As Facebook got more complex over the years, and more and more graphics needed to load, Langford’s computer would just freeze up. Eventually, he just stopped trying. He would even go by the library for a

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while just to keep up with Facebook, but eventually he gave that up, too.

“I really missed it at first, but I realized afterward how much time it was eating up,” he says.

Breaking an addiction Langford says if he is being honest, he spent a few hours every night on Facebook.

“I would come home from work and see what other people had posted, and post my stuff, and it was addictive. It was very affirming when you posted something, some comment or some political position, and you got all these likes and affirming comments. That strokes your ego pretty good. And I think that is the addictive part of it — we like it when people agree with us.”

A new study released by The University of Derby backs up what Langford feels. The study says that higher scores of narcissism and levels of neuroticism have been linked to smartphone addiction.

“These individuals become so overwhelmed with being instantaneously validated that they find it is virtually impossible to be away from their smartphones, tablets or any other technology that would provide them the recognition they so desperately crave,” said Dr. Jason Brooks of Ad-

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Missing family updates Langford says the biggest downside to being disconnected is not being constantly updated on what his family and friends are up to, so keeping in touch requires more of an effort.

“That is the big downside to not still being on Facebook,” he says. “Anymore, if you are not on Facebook you don’t get any of the family news that is going on with anybody. You really don’t hear anything about what is going on in anybody’s life, because everyone posts like it is a bulletin board. And if you don’t access it, you are really left out of the loop.”

His family urges Langford to log back on, but he isn’t sure he would again, even if he could. Now, he has more time for hobbies like woodworking in his shop down in his basement.

“There is a part of me that would like to have access to that again just to keep track of everybody,” he says. “On the other hand, knowing how addictive it was for me, it probably wouldn’t be a good thing. I think people should maybe take a 30-day sabbatical from it and see what it does to their life. You may find out that you can get along pretty well without it. You may discover, there is life outside.”

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Because he was so young, deciding on where to send him to school had little to do with how he learned and more to do with their parenting preference. They decided on Hendersonville Montessori Academy and enrolled him when he was 4. But as he progressed in age, it became apparent there was an issue.

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After that, a diagnosis confirmed he had dyslexia.

“It is one of those things that is very difficult, that unless you have multiple children you don’t know if there is anything wrong with your kid,” Miller said.

Once they realized what they were facing, it was the end of first grade.

They did some summer time intervention and during second grade drove to Brentwood one day a week for him to do two-hour training. Still, he struggled and the place they were going to for help ended up closing.

That’s when Miller began to look around Sumner County to see what resources were available for her family.

“It was a godsend because it forced me to look around in my own community, to look for someone who could help me teach him how to learn to read,” Miller said. “And that is how I found Kyra (Minichan) at The Curious Edge.”

Custom programming, education available “I like to say I make smart kids smarter,” said Minichan, who is dual certified with masters degrees in speech language pathology and specific learning disabilities. Her early years were in the medical field, and was director of pediatrics for the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

“For the first half of my life, I really knew the medical and cognitive and brain side to speech pathology,” Minichan said. “And then when I was developing what I wanted to do as my own business, I got this niche bridging the gap between the neuro and the educational side. I took basically both of my degrees and started specializing in the struggle between children who have normal to average or above average IQ, but struggle. They usually fall in the gray area where they don’t qualify for services, but there is a struggle.”

Minichan finds whatever that struggle is — 98 percent of the time she says it is due to underlying cognitive issues that have not been addressed, for example, working memory. She then works with children and adults to close that gap.

“I have specialization in dyslexia and ADHD, two areas where a lot of people don’t know there are services available, especially in Hendersonville,” she said.

“For dyslexia, they struggle with the reading aspect of it — or writing or spelling. I take a more cognitive approach and do more intervention than tutoring. I am approaching it from a brain-based standpoint and then I get good results with that.”

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At the Curious Edge, each student is evaluated using a series of assessment tools to determine what custom-designed learning program is right for them. Minichan and her team of six certified and trained specialists in speech-language pathology, psychology and education, including dyslexia and ADHD, help students and adults with learning disabilities, speech and language delays, central auditory processing disorder, working memory impairments, brain injury, sensory integration dysfunction and other developmental delays and disorders that slow or hinder typical educational development.

“I do all the evaluations and then design a plan specifically for that person,” she said. “I will make a recipe based on what is needed and then will do it with intensity and duration. They are likely to come four times a week for a short period of time as opposed to once a week for years and years and years.

These kids do not have time to limp along.”

Finding the right fit In addition to beginning work with Minichan, Miller also knew she needed to find a school that would be a right fit as well. Ryan was working with one of the therapists at Curious Edge four days a week, and after some consideration she enrolled Ryan at the small Edison School in Hendersonville.

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“We toured the Edison School, and I loved that it is a bridge from Montessori to regular learning,” Miller said. “They use a lot of the same principals of Montessori, so Ryan had a familiarity.”

Ryan, now 8, is a third-grader at Edison. Further evaluation showed he also had ADHD, so the small class size at Edison worked well for him, too.

“He has made amazing progress,” Miller said. “I love the staff and everything at that school. They are wonderful.”

Edison embraces all learners The school works with students in grades 3-7 who have average to aboveaverage cognitive ability, specific learning differences and unique learning styles.

“We do a lot of collaborative learning and multi-sensory instruction,” said Rob McFadden, headmaster at Edison.

“Some of our kids are visual learners; some of the kids are strong hands-on learners. Some of our kids collaborate really well. Some of our kids have no learning issues at all, they just do better in a small environment.”

Edison started in 2012 with just eight students in grades 3-6. This year they have grown to 30 students and extend to 8th grade. Eventually there will be a high school added, but McFadden does not see taking students younger than third grade.

“The reason why we start at third

grade is because usually it is the middle to the end of second grade when the students who learn differently realize there is a difference, but there is not that emotional chip on their shoulder so much,” McFadden said. “Then we are dealing with pure learning disability and not conduct disorder. You get a firstgrader in and think he is attention deficit when there could be more social emotional issues involved. And we are really not equipped for that. Our social emotional issue we deal with most here is anxiety — kids who have developed a dislike for school or haven’t coped well with the pressure.”

Like Miller, parents are finding Edison through word of mouth, and while the growth has been steady McFadden says they will never be huge.

“We launched at the right time,” he said. “We have had positive growth, but we haven’t exploded on purpose. I have a wait list for certain grades. If your child is on the autism spectrum, they have ADHD, they have dyslexia, but no one is reaching them, then that is the kid we are really after.”

Miller said now she has hit on a perfect triangle of custom programming and education for her son, all right here in Sumner County. And it is working.

“My son has never lacked confidence, and I credit that to Montessori education,” she said. “But once I found that perfect little mix, I started to see a much more positive response to school. I can’t tell you how much at the beginning of third grade year, I burst into tears because I felt like, not a bad parent, but I couldn’t understand why we couldn’t resolve it, why it was so difficult.”

And helping families get to a place of comfort and happiness is what drives the professionals behind the services they offer.

“This is my passion, this is my purpose, and you can’t go wrong when you combine those two,” Minichan said. “I live my life to change lives and I know this is what I was put on earth to do, and I know I am effective. I take it serious because I am a mom. I have two boys, and I treat everyone who comes in as if they were my own.”

“A lot of times they come in with low self-esteem and walk out a changed person,” Minichan continued. “We build confidence, we build strategies, and we build tools and equip them with what they need to be successful and meet their potential. Families have been living in a world of landmines because they never know how their child will react to certain things. As parents, no one ever tells you if you are doing a good job or if you are doing it right. We have the smartness down. Now let’s get the other skills that are necessary to succeed in life.”

Feeding the family

By Hollie Deese For Sumner County Publications

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irty hands, dirty floors … dirty looks. These are some things that have probably been on the menu for most parents when they have decided to take their children out of the house and out among the public for a civilized meal.

Luckily, Sumner County is filled with restaurants that are just right for families who might not always be on their best behavior. These are some of your suggestions when asked on Facebook about where you like to feed your families.

Sometimes loud and filled with other families, consider fast-casual chains the baby steps to eating out in public.

They are open all afternoon long, so when your dinner time is 4 p.m. you will find a seat, and usually they aren’t too busy. And their menus are vast enough to accommodate even the pickiest palates.

Plus, many of them offer some kind of kid’s night that appeals to wriggly

diners with deals and activities. For example, Monday night is family night at Culver’s (290 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, 615-265-8603) with free face painting and balloons, while Tuesday night is kids’ night at Texas Roadhouse (1039 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville, 615-826-4207). From 4-8 p.m., they can meet Andy Armadillo, get their faces painted and participate in arts and crafts.

The Black-eyed Pea (164 E. Main St., Hendersonville, 615-264-3005) offers a wide selection of southern-inspired items so local kids can opt for items they could already be familiar with, like glazed carrots, squash casserole and macaroni and cheese.

Cheddar’s Casual Café (210 Anderson Lane, Hendersonville, 6515-8225537) was cited as being kid-friendly, but not so centered around catering to children that adults couldn’t enjoy it as well. Among the usual suspects of chicken tenders and grilled cheese, kids can also choose grilled chicken and steamed vegetables.

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And at Demos’ Restaurant (161 Indian Lake Blvd.,Hendersonville, 615-824-9097), daily and weekly specials make it super affordable for families, even big ones, to enjoy a meal out of the house. And if the thought of rallying the troops is just too much to handle but cooking is out of the question, they have a variety of pans available for pickup — from brown-butter spaghetti to lasagna — for $38 at just 30 minutes’ notice.

And burger fans of all ages can’t do wrong with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (The Streets of Indian Lake, 302 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, 615-822-1975). They acknowledge that kids might want more on their burger than just cheese and maybe a bit of mustard, and french fries are neverending.

Panera Bread (921 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, 615-451-9902) has been a welcome addition for parents who want to avoid the deep-fried menus of many fast food restaurants. With meals like buttered noodles,crusty grilled cheeses, and sides like organic yogurt, whole apples and soups and salads, kids are still interested. Plus, the rapid online pickup is super convenient when you are rushing about from one thing to the next.

Many parents know that noise can be a plus, which is why Buffalo Wild Wings (1109 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, 615-230-9464) is a good place for taking rambunctious kids. The atmosphere is inherently electric when an exciting game is on, and kids can get their own version of mild wings, flatbreads or even a corn dog.

Top Hog BBQ (642 Blythe Ave., Gallatin, 615-478-9330) is always bustling at lunch and dinner, which helps take the pressure off parents to keep the kids quiet as a mouse. Their BLT is one of

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Breakfast foods are a sure kiddie crowd pleaser, and O’Charley’s (1009 Village Green Crossing, Gallatin, 615230-8103) , Cracker Barrel (1005 Village Green Crossing, 615-451-2420) and IHOP (825 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, 615-4515518) all fit the bill — and all of them will gladly bring out a bowl of whipped cream for pancake dunking if you ask.

One of the newest restaurants to Gallatin’s downtown, Swaney Swift’s on the Square (118 N. Water Ave., Gallatin, 615-675-4366) is great for kids, thanks to homemade thick shakes, malts and even a candy bar for kids to peruse.

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Demo’s Restaurant has a variety of foods that kids love, like spaghetti and meatballs.

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& Co. (565 S. Water Ave., Gallatin, 615989-1434) offers up little rolling pins and a ball of dough to keep kids busy while they wait for their food, and owner Dylon Neumann recently asked area families who felt like they could not afford to eat there to contact him so he could personally prepare a meal based on budget. Plus they are working on The Pizza Machine Too, a mobile pizzeria being designed to fit inside a fullsize school bus to expand delivery.

Brixx: Wood Fired Pizza (300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, 615-8265907) has chalkboards on the walls for kids who just can’t keep their creativity in check, plus they work with area schools to set up fundraiser nights so they can benefit from a portion of the proceeds.

And you can never go wrong by adding a bit of entertainment.

Fuji’s Japanese Steakhouse (209 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville) and KOI (1101 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, 615-230-8988) both have hibachi, which never gets old, while Barefoot Charlie’s (125 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, 615-431-2859) has a trivia night and kids are more than welcome to participate.

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Panera Bread offers wholesome — and sweet — food that kids love.

206 Anderson Lane, Hendersonville 615-822-5000 Deal: Two free kid’s meals with every adult meal purchase, Monday and Wednesday.

INCREDIBLE DAVE’S 1000 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville 615-543-2906 Deal: One free kid’s meal with each adult purchase, Tuesdays.

OUR PLACE CAFÉ 247 W. Main St. Suite B, Hendersonville 615-264-8881 Deal: One free kid’s meal with each adult purchase every Monday.

PAINTURO’S 430 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville 615-859-2522 1483 Nashville Pike, Gallatin 615-230-7444 Deal: Children under age 7 eat free with each adult meal purchase. Daily, dine-in only.

SHANE’S RIB SHACK 203 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville 615-264-2597 Deal: One free kid’s meal with every adult entrée purchase, Monday-Tuesday, 4 p.m.close. Dine-in only.

STEAK ‘N SHAKE 207 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville 615-822-4188 Deal: One free kid’s plate for every $8 spent all day Saturday-Sunday. Dine-in only.

TAZZA CAFÉ 620 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-826-8181 Deal: One free kid’s meal with every adult meal and beverage bought. Daily, dine-in only.

WENDY’S 168 E. Main St., Hendersonville 615-824-1373 Deal: One free kid’s meal with adult combo or large salad purchase, Mondays 5-8 p.m. Dinein only.

Five to try over spring break

HONORABLE MENTION Kids can’t get enough education? Take them to the free Math and Science Expo in the Wallace Building North at Volunteer State 2:30-6 p.m. March 26 for hands-on activities for kids and adults.

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week off with the kids for spring break never seemed as long as it does this year, thanks to a never-ending barrage of snow days that have used up any sort of indoor creativity parents may have had stored up for the stretch of time kids are going to be out of school.

So now that the roads are clear and the temperature has settled into something a bit more manageable, get the kids out of the house and into something fun with one of these five local options available for spending spring break in Sumner County.

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1. Sumner Skate Zone Spring Break Fun

Trinity Music City, 1 Music Village Blvd., Hendersonville Trinitymusiccity.com, 615-822-8333

Sumner Skate Zone, sumnerskatezone.com 1570 Pilot View, Gallatin, 615-206-9663 Before there were roller blades and heelies, there was roller skates, and spring break just might be the perfect time to teach the kids how to master the classic activity — and relive just how groovy you can be. Take advantage of special rates while the kids are out of school, and introduce them to some oldschool fun in roller skating.

Special spring break rates: Friday, March 27; Tuesday, March 31; and Thursday, April 2, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., admission is $5 plus skate rental. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m., admission is $8 plus skate rental. Sunday is family time, with three hours designed just for family fun; 2-5 p.m., admission is $5 plus skate rental.Skate rental is $3 and includes regular, speed and in-line.

You don’t have to go to Nashville to get immersed in local country music history — Sumner County has more than enough to go around. But, the younger generation might not know exactly how much. Over spring break, take the kids over to Trinity Music City for a free tour of the former home of music legend Conway Twitty along with the rest of the complex.

Check out the TMC Church Auditorium, WPGD-TV television studio, TMC Recording Studios.

This place is the birthplace of Country Music Television (CMT) and where Ferlin Husky and Marty Robbins each had their own museums.

The free tours run daily Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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2.Shalom Zone Spring Break Ministry Opportunity Shalom Zone, Gallatinshalomzone.org 600 Small St., Gallatin, 615-442-7575 It can be especially difficult to find ways to entertain older, high school kids that is also parent-approved. During spring break, Sumner students in grades 9-12 can participate in backyard Bible clubs, wholesome games and community involvement with younger children grade 1-5 through the ministry camp opportunities available through the Shalom Zone.

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4. Long Hollow Jamboree and Restaurant

5. ‘Nunsense Mega Musical’

Long Hollow Jamboree & Restaurant 3600 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville 615-824-4445

‘Nunsense Mega Musical’ March 26-28, 7:30 p.m.

Caudill Hall, Volunteer State Suggested donation of $5.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday It’s easy to overlook the longtime dancing spot on Long Hollow Pike, but the kids will get a kick out of an evening of regulars two-stepping and square dancing the night away. Open since 1974, the building has evolved from a regular jam session to weekly event and restaurant. Alcohol is off-limits, so the fun stays wholesome and controlled enough for kiddos.

Theater lovers will get a kick out of the Vol State Theater students’ presentation of the 1985 musical “Nunsense.”

Singing, dancing and comedy all combine in an absurd plot of a nun who needs to raise money to pay for the burial of 52 of her sisters, dead from food poisoning.

The performance will features a performance from the Vol State band and the comedy is one the whole family can enjoy.

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Start early for a fit family

By Hollie Deese

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Start young, but never too late Trantum says she is always coming up with new ideas for the younger set, like an obstacle course, current trend Pound drumming or modified Zumba.

“The sooner you get started, the easier it is to continue when you get older,” she says. “It is more than a way to get kids to exercise, it is a fun way to get energy out. We are teaching them

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that it can be fun and it doesn’t have to be work.”

Trantum says girls older than 12 have been joining their moms for mother-daughter workouts, too.

“You are not embarrassed to work out with your mom if you start doing it younger,” she says.

Think outside the gym If parents have a hard time thinking of fun ways to get fit, Trantum loves websites like Popsugar and Pinterest for their fun ideas. She also suggests looking into local 5Ks, trampoline centers, and even just the park.

“You can use the monkey bars, use the benches for tricep dips, ride a bike — there are all kinds of things you can do outside of the gym,” she says. “Laser tag is fun. You just have to come up with different ideas that cater to your family. You just have to figure out what it is that will make everybody happy. For my family, it is going to the lake, swimming or wake boarding. I have found what my family likes that keeps them active.”

The sooner you get started, the easier it is to continue when you get older.”

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Burn calories without ever entering a gym.

Plus, at any of these your kids will have no idea what’s fun is also getting them fit. www.tnunitedsc.com/spring-break-strikerscamp Drakes Creek Park, Hendersonville When: Monday, March 30, Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 2. Rainout makeup date: Friday, April 3, 4-5 p.m.

Fee: $70 per player. This camp is for TUSC players (U9-U18 ONLY) Tennessee United Soccer Players can participate in a “shot stopper” camp for functional training for strikers and goalkeepers.

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s the owner of Organic Fitness Factory in Gallatin, it is Laura Trantum’s business to be the picture of health. But because of her upbringing, it has always been a way of life.

Her mom, Peggy Keel, is the owner of the 31,000-square-foot Sports Village fitness facility in Lebanon, and Trantum was always around as her mom made a living out of living fit.

“I grew up doing that and I just continued doing what I loved growing up,” she says. “My mom always really had me active, and we had tons of activities going on, like summer camps and lockins.”

And, she is passing that on to her own daughter, Rylee, 4.

“She is growing up just like I did, and I am hoping when she gets older she will enjoy exercise just as much as I did,” she says. “It makes it a little bit easier to stay with it. The younger you start the easier it is to continue it, because you know you can do it. When you have never done exercise before, you are not sure you can really do it.

You can, but it is a mindset.”

Trantum offers child care at her workout studio for moms who need help finding a free moment for a class, and for the past few years she has had a kid’s fitness class for ages 3-12.

“They love to play vegetable freeze tag and fruit freeze tag so they can learn their fruits and vegetables, and we also do different strength and conditioning classes where each kid gets a chance to lead the class, so they will do a push up or sit up that everyone has to do along with them,” she says.

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hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-265-8020 Hit up open play time for hours of exhausting bouncing and jumping.

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STRESS BEATER So what if your family is stressing you out? Even more reason to break away and get in a workout solo. According to the American Council on Exercise, it is one of the best ways to control stress, no matter the source.

Here’s why: 1. It makes you less anxious. The ACE says exercise is being prescribed in clinical settings to help treat nervous tension. The results? People have been less jittery and hyperactive after an exercise session.

2. It relaxes you. One exercise session generates 90-120 minutes of relaxation response. Commonly thought of as an endorphin response, there are actually many neurotransmitters involved, improving your mood and leaving you relaxed.

3. It pumps you up. Exercise boosts feelings of self-worth, contributing to stress relief.

4. It encourages better eating. People who exercise regularly tend to eat more nutritious food, and good nutrition helps your body better manage stress.

familyfuncenterhendersonville.com 90 Volunteer Dive, # 300, Hendersonville 615-824-5685 With an arcade, laser tag, roller skating, bumper cars, and four 20' bungee trampolines, there’s no way not to get in a good workout.

5. HOLDER FAMILY FUN CENTER — GALLATIN 683 South Waters Ave., Gallatin

HOLDER FAMILY FUN CENTER — HENDERSONVILLE 460 W. Main St., Hendersonville holderfamilyfun.com 615-575-4386 Among the two locations, take advantage of the dozens of bowling lanes, bungee jumping, rock climbing wall, roller skating and two-story 32-gun laser tag maze to get in a fun-filled workout, every day of spring break.

6. DRAKES CREEK ACTIVITY CENTER funandenergy.com 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville 615-822-0232 Batting cages, miniature golf, rock climbing, laser tag and the unique aeroball all cause a good sweat.

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7. “CITY SLICKERS” SPRING BREAK CAMP March 30-April 3 Sea Star is partnering with R&M Stables to provide a week of swimming and canoeing activities, followed by four days in the saddle and on the ranch with incredible ponies. Time at the ranch will focus on basic riding skills equine safety, pony care, basic stable care and cleanliness, tack care and equipment, along with teaching about the various kinds of tack.

At the end there will be a pony parade where parents are welcome to take photos and videos.

Cost is $200 for the week. Visit swimatseastar.com to download an application.

Sea Star Swim School 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-822-8800

8. GYMINI ATHLETICS SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP gyminiathletics.com 332 Freehill Road, Hendersonville 615-824-4644 Monday, March 30-Thursday, April 2 Gymini offers a day camp designed to keep your child moving and having a blast with craft time, snack time and a ton of gym activities.

bamgymnastics.com 825 Nashville Pike Suite E, Gallatin 615-521-2886 Regular classes for boys and girls, along with camps, teach agility, balance and flexibility.

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11. MY GYM mygym.com/hendersonville 206 Anderson Lane N., Hendersonville 615-824-8002 Kids age 10 and under can participate in music, dance, games rides and more, all meant to get little bodies moving.

12. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DANCE americanacademyofdance.com 108 Business Court, Hendersonville 615-822-9620 Kids of all ages can benefit from classes in movement and dance.

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By Hollie Deese For Sumner County Publications

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ny parent of a small child has been there — attempting to slip a brand-new pair of shoes on a toddler, only to find they don’t even come close to fitting. Or pulling a shirt out of the closet that has been outgrown before the tags had even been removed.

Luckily, there is plenty of opportunity locally to turn those unwearable clothes into money for wardrobe upgrades.

“The fact that people have so much abundance in their closet, and can actually liquidate their closets to make a little extra money, is amazing,” says Lisa Peterson, owner of Second Chances Consignment Boutique in White House. “People can make $80 to $100 each month consigning the clothing they are not wearing anymore. And we all have things in our closet we don’t wear anymore, or the kids don’t wear.”

And once you’ve sold what you can’t wear, you can take that money and save even more by shopping second hand.

People can make $80 to $100 each month consigning the clothing they are not wearing anymore.”

LISA PETERSON owner of Second Chances Consignment Boutique in White House

“Of course, shopping consignment is a great savings if you like the higher end brands that typically cost a lot at the mall or in the private stores,” Peterson adds. Her boutique is now in its eighth year. “You can buy them here for less than Walmart prices.”

Tammy Krompic of Gallatin began shopping consignment for baby clothes

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when she was pregnant with her daughter. And now that her daughter is 4, she still shops consignment and is even now working at The Secret Garden Kids Consignment in Gallatin.

“I consign my clothes now and I buy all my clothes here for my daughter,” she says. “I call it the clothing rental program. Just keep your clothes nice and sell it back to us. And it is also great for the environment.”

According to the National Association of Resale Professionals, 16 percent-18 percent of Americans will shop at a thrift store during any given year. For consignment or resale shops, that figure is closer to 12 percent-15 percent.

To put it in perspective, each year 11.4 percent of Americans shop in factory outlet malls like Opry Mills, 19.6 percent in apparel stores and 21.3 percent in major department stores.

Shop specialty At The Secret Garden, Krompic says parents can find a wide variety of kid and adult clothes for their favorite sports teams, including football, basketball, professional football, college football, Predators and even sports memorabilia.

“We only take clothes certain times of year, but we take equipment, toys, books and movies, décor and shoes all the time,” Krompic says. “We take clothes in the beginning of the spring, the beginning of the fall, and sometimes we need to refresh our stock so we will take again in the middle of spring and the middle of fall.”

At Peterson’s place in White House, clothing starts at pre-teen sizes, but their specialty is formal wear for special events like prom, pageants, military balls, bridesmaids dresses and even wedding dresses.

“People usually wear those dresses one time, and then they sit in the closet,” Peterson says. “Here, we offer them a second chance, and formal gowns are one of our top sellers. If you are looking for a prom dress that normally costs $650 at the store, you can usually find it here between $300-$400 dollars. It is a blessing to the owner, and it is a blessing to the person who just bought it.”

She says people are relieved to have a place to sell high-end gowns after only one wearing, or unfortunately, never.

“It happens all the time,” Peterson says. “We had one girl who spent $1,200 on a prom dress, and she got sick and she could not go to prom. So they ended up consigning it here and sold it for $650. What a loss, but at least they didn’t have to put it in a yard sale. Or have the ordeal of trying to sell things private party, with strangers who come to your house. We feel it is a good service and it helps people make money and save money.”

Aside from saving money on barely-worn basics, there is also the rush when finding something particularly special among the racks.

“You can really find treasures, pieces that are very original, like a Chanel jacket for $20,” Peterson says.

“Our Coach bags range about $50, even if they are $300 bags, and so it is just a wonderful way to buy a more quality item for less.”

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Tennis Information: Contact Mark Foster at MFoster@hvilletn.org or by phone 615-822-3898/615-264-2017 Summer Camp Information: Contact Cindy Hamblen at CHamblen@hvilletn.org or by phone 615-822-3898 Registration Information: Returning campers April 20th 8am-5pm & April 21st 8am-7pm New and Returning Campers starting April 22nd until program is full Summer Baseball: For ages 4-12. Contact Brandon Rogers at BRogers@hvilletn.org or by phone 615-822-3898 Registration: April 6-24 --- online at our website or in the office M-F 8am-5pm

Some of the upcoming 2015 events: April 7 Spring Fling at City Hall April 18 Color Bash 5K at Memorial Park April 24-25 Triton Fishing Tournament April 24-26 TN United Soccer Club Cup of Champions Soccer Tournament May 8 Wilson Bank & Trust Movie in the Park – showing Big Hero 6 May 8-9 Mother’s Day 8U Baseball Tournament May 8-9 ABA Weekend Bass Fishing Tournament May 14-17 SPA Senior Women’s NIT Softball Tournament May 23-24 Drakes Creek Classic Softball Tournament May 25 Hendersonville Classic 15K/10K/5K Race May 29-31 Baseball Tournament June 4-7 USFA Softball Tournament

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Test that screens for 167 Inherited Diseases www.genpathdiagnostics.com/womens-health/inherigen/ Our Practice Also Offers: Well Woman Care Comprehensive Gynecological Care Procedures for Contraception, Sterilization and Menstrual Problems Performed in the Office 3/D and 4/D Ultrasound

Our physicians are now accepting new patients.

Call today to schedule an appointment! 615-452-8705 TN-0001046564

William R Caldwell, MD, FACOG | R. Alan Bennett, MD, FACOG Jessica Byrd, WHNP | Suzanna Chatterjee, MD SUMNER FAMILY | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015

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Find day or resident summer camp for your child Now is about the time children, and parents, start clamoring for summer camps, and registration is open for many of them. We gathered information for as many nearby camps as we could find and listed them below. If we missed any camps, send them our way, and we’ll get them online and in the paper.

SEA STAR GYM AND SWIM SUMMER CAMP Details: Campers ages 6-12 can celebrate summer with fun, games, canoeing and swimming. Campers must be able to swim 25 yards and have completed kindergarten.

When: 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Where: Sea Star Swim School, 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville.

Cost: $160 per session except Camp 4 ($200) noted below, and $60 nonrefundable deposit. For more, visit swimatseastar.com or call Coach Susan at 615-533-5163.

Themes: Camp 1, June 8-12, Pirate Week; Camp 2, June 15-19, G.I. Joe/Jane Week; Camp 3, June 22-26, Amazing Race Week; Camp 4, June 29-July 3, City Slicker Week, $200; Camp 5, July 6-10, Mystery Machine Week; Camp 6, July 13-17, Super Hero Week.

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SUMMER ART CAMP

Sumner County kids have a variety of summer camps from which to choose.

Details: For ages 6-15, teaches basics of color theory, drawing, painting, clay, sculpture and printmaking.

When: 9 a.m.-noon June 1-6.

Where: Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven, 109 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville.

Cost: $150, which includes all supplies. Register at hendersonvillearts.org/wordpress/?page_id=1127 or by calling 615-822-0789.

Where: Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven, 109 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville.

Cost: $50. Register at hendersonvillearts.org/wordpress/?page_id=1127 or by calling 615-822-0789.

SHAKESPEARIENCE SUMMER CAMP Details: Designed for middle and high schoolers, campers will participate in activities, including Shakespeare’s coined words and literary allusions in his plays. Each student will perform a monologue in front of an audience the last day of camp.

When: 9-11 a.m. June 1-6.

FILM CAMP Details: Children will learn how to write, shoot, edit and create a short film. Mini-film reception is to be announced.

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 16-27.

Where: Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven, 109 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville.

Cost: $400 with $100 deposit. Register at hendersonvillearts.org/wordpress/?page_id=1127 or by calling 615-822-0789.

JULY ART CAMPS Details: Children will hand-build clay sculpture, paint on canvas, draw, work with pastels and more.

When: 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17 and 9 a.m.-noon July 20-24.

Where: Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven, 109 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville.

Cost: $120 plus $30 supplies fee. Register at hendersonvillearts.org/wordpress/?page_id=1127 or by calling 615-822-0789.

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Details: Quality care, hot lunch and convenience with three campuses make this camp popular, plus it’s weekly or daily.

When: All weekdays in June and July.

Where: Hendersonville Campus (ages 3-12), 355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; Gallatin Campus (ages 2-5), 565 S. Water Ave., Gallatin;

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Goodlettsville Campus (ages 1-12), 226 S. Main St., Goodlettsville.

Cost: $50 registration, $35 per day plus activity fee, or $155 per week. Register at 615-824-1550.

SUMNER COUNTY YMCA DAY CAMPS Details: No two weeks are the same with varying themes and activities, from sports to science to creativity. Ages 5-14.

When: Camps are a week long, running from May 26 to Aug. 7.

Where: Sumner County Family YMCA, 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville.

Cost: $125 for members, $145 for nonmembers; $25 deposit required.

For more go to ymcamidtn.worldsecuresystems.com/sumner-county/programs/day-camp.

YMCA FUN CO.’S SUMMER ADVENTURE

ville, First Baptist Church: Hendersonville.

When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 weeks available, running from May 22-July 31.

Cost: $155 per week with $30 deposit due at registration. Discounts available.

For more call 615-447-1397.

MY GYM SUMMER CAMP Details: Three-hour drop-off camps that keep kids engaged in sports, gymnastics, play time, crafts, stories and games.

Where: My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville.

When: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays June 1-July 30, closed June 29-July 4.

Cost: 24-event card, $480; 16-event card, $350; 8-event card, $200; non-members pay 10 percent more or $25 membership fee. Daily rates are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

For more call 615-824-8002 or go to mygym.com/ hendersonville/camp.

Details: Your child will experience the fun and rewards that only an “unplugged,” tech-free summer can bring, while staying close to home.

For elementary school students.

Where: Local schools Indian Lake, Madison Creek and Station Camp.

When: Weeklong camps May 26-July 24, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Cost: Reservations: $102 with $15 deposit.

For more call Kathi Kemph at 615-782-2432 or visit ymcamidtn.worldsecuresystems.com/funco/summer-adventure/sumner-county.

Details: Weekly sessions of equestrian activities and horseback riding and arts and crafts, for ages 7 and up.

Where: Ace-High Performance Horses, 1976 Stop 30 Road, Hendersonville.

Cost: $300 per week for full-day camp and $140 a week for half-day camp. Discounts available.

For more call 615-824-0301.

THE WAVE DAY CAMP

CAMP HOLLOWAY GIRL SCOUT CAMP

Details: Christ-centered camping environment for children kindergarten-eighth grade. Each week has a different theme, including “Makin’ Waves,” “Once Upon a Time” and “Wild, Wild West.”

Where: 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Henderson-

Details: Girls can take part in a variety of outdoor adventures and first-rate accommodations, for ages 5-17. Day camp and resident camps available.

Where: Camp Holloway, Millersville.

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Where: First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd.

When: July 6-10.

Cost: $285.

For more go to ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/ nike-basketball-camp-hendersonville-first-baptist or call 800-645-3226.

When: Several weeks and dozens of themes available May 24-July 24 for Daisy Scouts through Senior Scouts.

Costs: Range from $175 to $685. Scholarships and discounts available.

Call 615-383-0490 or go to gsmidtn.org/camps/ summer-camps.

TENNESSEE UNITED SOCCER CLUB SUMMER CAMPS

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Details: Soccer camps for ages 4-18 at MossWright and Drakes Creek parks.

When: Drakes Creek, June 15-19, 9-10:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 and 9 a.m.-noon for ages 7-13; MossWright, June 29-July 3, 9-10:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 and 9 a.m.-noon for ages 7-13; Moss-Wright, July 27-30, 5:30-8:30 p.m. for U9-U14; Moss-Wright, 6-8 p.m. for high schoolers.

Cost: $75-$120, some sessions are for club members only.

For more go to tnunitedsc.com/tusc-summercamps.

Details: Dozens of themed weekly camps available to ages 5-18 covering everything from sports to study skills.

Where: Pope John Paul II High School, 117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville.

When: June 1-26, times vary for camps.

Cost: Half-day camp is $140, and all-day camp is $210; golf camp is $150; and pick four half-day camps is $515. Add-ons available, such as lunch and extended care.

For more call 615-822-2375, ext. 4037, email camp@jp2hs.org or go to jp2hs.org/camp.

ACTORS POINT THEATRE COMPANY JR. SUMMER CAMP

CHEROKEE TWILIGHT CAMP, MOSS-WRIGHT PARK

Details: “A Grand Night for Singing” for ages 5 years old to college, all campers guaranteed spot in the production and will receive instruction in voice, dance, acting, auditioning and performance.

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26-29, June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19. Performances on June 19, 20, 26 and 27.

Where: GodWhy Church, 100 God Why Court, Hendersonville.

Cost: $245 for all four weeks of camp, $25 for registration. Discounts and scholarships available.

For more go to actorspointtheatre.com or call 615-431-9620.

Details: Boy Scouts of America Cub Scouts twilight day camp, with lots of outdoor activities. For Cub Scouts from Tiger through Webelos.

Where: Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville.

When: 5-9 p.m. June 1-5.

Cost: $80 with discounts available.

For more go to mtcbsa.org/Parents/scout/camping/ CubDayCamp.html.

WEBELOS SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP Details: Fun, informative and safe camping trip that will keep boys excited about Scouting. This year’s theme “Jurassic Camp – Walking with Scoutasorus.”

Where: Boxwell Scout Reservation, 1265 Creighton Lane, Lebanon, just south of Gallatin.

When: June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25 and July 6-9.

Cost: $130 plus $40 per sibling or adult guest.

Discounts available.

For more go to mtcbsa.org/Parents/scout/camping/ WebelosResidentCamp.html.

Note: Boy Scout Summer Camp is also at Boxwell, go to mtcbsa.org/Parents/scout/camping/bs_summerprograms.html for details.

4-H SUMMER CAMPS Details: 4-H offers resident camps throughout the summer.

Where: Camps are in Columbia, Crossville, Greeneville and Knoxville.

For camp information, go to the local Extension Office at 658 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, or call 615452-1423.

SUMNER ACADEMY’S TAKE FLIGHT Details: Seven-week summer program offers a fun, safe and enriching opportunity for students in kindergarten-eighth grades.

Where: Sumner Academy, 464 Nichols Lane, Gallatin.

When: Day Camp is 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; hours vary for enrichment classes.

Cost: Three-day camp is $120; five-day camp is $150. Enrichment class costs vary by class. Camps

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Children can get in lots of swimming time at Sea Star Gym and Swim’s summer camp. run June 1-July 17 and have themes.

For more go to sumneracademy.org. Basketball and Hockey camp is also available at the school for boys and girls ages 6-15.

SUMMER FUNTASTIKS AND KIDS CLUB Details: Six-week camp hosted by Hendersonville Parks Department. Campers go all six weeks.

Funtastiks is for ages 5-12 and takes 50 campers; Kids Club is for special-needs children.

Where: Both camps are at George A. Whitten Elementary, 140 Scotch St., Hendersonville.

When: Funtastiks is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily June 8-July 17; Kids Club is 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. daily June 8-July 17.

Cost: Funtastiks is $400 for all six weeks, additional $40 for those who live outside Hendersonville; Kids Club is $150 with an additional $40 for those who live outside Hendersonville. Pre-registration is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. April 21; open registration starts April 22.

For more call 615-824-3258.

team building, arts and crafts, sports and games, alcohol and drug prevention and Water Day, for children in first-fifth grades.

Where: Gallatin Shalom Zone, 600 Small St., Gallatin.

When: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday during June. Applications available May 1.

For more call 615-442-7575.

SUMNER SKATE ZONE SUMMER CAMP Details: Activities, fun and roller skating.

When: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Sumner Skate Zone, 1570 Pilot View, Gallatin.

Cost: Registration is $50 per child or $75 per family; weekly fee is $100 per child or $175 per family, discounts available. Three-day and two-day camps available.

For more go to sumnerskatezone.com/Summer%20Camp.htm or email sumnerskatezone@bellsouth.net.

NIKE BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP AIM ALL STAR DAY CAMP Details: Provides summer enrichment through physical fitness, literacy, conflict management,

Details: Superior instruction from Elite Hoops Basketball staff, dedicated daily individual development. For boys ages 9-15.

Details: Baseball camp for kids grades 1-8.

Where: Drakes Creek Park Field No. 3, 120 E. Main St., Hendersonville When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. May 26-29.

Cost: $75.

For more call 615-604-9165 or email andy.gilley@sumnerschools.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CAMP, LONG HOLLOW BAPTIST Details: Hang out with friends, compete in activities and be challenged by God’s word, for rising sixth-eighth grades and for high schoolers.

Where: Hendersonville and Gallatin campuses.

When: June 19-24 for middle school; June 24-29 for high school.

Cost: $350, discounts available.

For more go to longhollow.com/?s=camp.

GALLATIN CIVIC CENTER DAY CAMP Details: Camp includes swimming, sports, talent show, table games and arts and crafts. For children ages 6-12.

Where: Gallatin Civic Center and Municipal Park, Gallatin.

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily May 26-July 31, drop-off starts at 6:45 a.m., and pickup ends at 6 p.m.

Cost: $20 to enroll; weekly fee is $70, members and siblings get a discount; $15 daily fee.

For more go to gallatinleisureservices.com/wpcontent/uploads/Day-Camp-2015.pdf or call 615451-5911.

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CHILDREN

ACT FAST, SO DO PILLS.

Unsecured Rx medication is a prescription for a family tragedy!

Each year enough prescriptions are written in Tennessee to give everyone age 12 and over…

Count It!

q 21 pills of oxycodone q 22 pills of xanax q 51 pills of hydrocodone

Count your pills once every two weeks. This will prevent theft and ensure that medications are taken properly.

Prescription drugs are powerful. Usedcorrectly, they

Lock It! Lock up your medications and store them in a place that others would not think to look.

Drop It! Drop off unused and expired medications for proper disposal at your participating law enforcements departments. It’s quick and anonymous.

Visit one of these locations near you: Portland Police Department, 433 North Broadway Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, 117 Smih Street, Gallatin Westmoreland Police Dept, 1044 Pleasant View Road

can do great things, even savelives. Used incorrectly, they can be deadly.Whenever a prescription medication is used ina way other than originally specified,it is being abused — TAKE ONLY AS DIRECTED.

Do you need help with prescription drug abuse?

The Tennessee REDLINE (1-800-889-9789) The Tennessee Redline is a toll-free information and referral line coordinated by TAADAS and funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services to provide accurate, up-to-date alcohol, drug, and other addiction information and referrals to all citizens of Tennessee at their request.

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