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Letter From The Publisher

Happy April Fieldstone Farms! It’s the month of Easter Bunnies, warm weather and Mag-nolia’s 1st Birthday Party! We hope that you can join us on Tuesday, April 19th at The Fieldstone Club. This will be a great chance to meet some of the Magnolia staff, your

community’s contributors and your neighbors. I am not much of a party planner, but this will be a fun shin-dig and we look forward to seeing you there! Being our birthday month, we have also included a very cool Fieldstone Treasure Hunt that will go way beyond the normal $25 gift certificate. It is a little harder to find this month, but will be well worth the time. I just want to say a very big Thank You to everyone who has made this magazine grow way beyond our expectations throughout this last year. It just wouldn’t have happened without the amazing support from the community, the advertisers and the wonderful contributors from within Fieldstone Farms that have made this magazine as beautiful a representation of your community as you truly are. As always, we are here to serve you. Please feel free to contact me anytime to let us know how we are doing as well as with any ideas on how to serve Fieldstone Farms better in the future.

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.”~William Shakespeare

YARDSALE

Spring CommunityYard SaleApril 16, 2011

Got stuff to sell?Does your attic need a clean out?

Then get ready!The semi-annual Fieldstone

Farms Yard Sale is coming April 16th (7am-1pm)!

Please DO NOT post signs on Fieldstone Farms or City posts, street signs,

or other structures!

Fieldstone-Farms.comNote: the City of Franklin requires a permit to participate within the city limits.

Goodwill truck located at Kindercare parking lot (7am - 5pm)!PLEASE: Donate your unsold clothing, books, toys, etc. to Goodwill! -Thank you!

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CONTENTS

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April Come She Will • 6

Real Estate • 7

The Madness of Me, The Supermom • 8

From Heartbreak to Hope • 10

The Fieldstone View • 11

Bulletin Board • 13

FUN in Every Season • 14

Help Me Rhonda!!! • 15

Community Calendar • 16

Getting Green in the Garden • 18

Monthly Message • 19

Simplify the Short Game • 20

X-Box Alternative - The Jam • 22

Fieldstone Business Page • 23

Health & Wellness • 24

Put a Little Spring in Your Step • 25

Cuddly Companions • 26

Business Buzz - The Perfect Setting • 27

CreditsPublisher / Art DirectorJoshua Carré[email protected]

Advertising Director / Social DirectorSally Carré[email protected]

EditorEvery Aiden Thomas

Creative ConsultantJoshua Cantu Carré

ContributorsDavid JayDeanna ScheffelKristi Carré

Fieldstone Farms ContributorsPhil Leftwich (Wexford)Susan S. Cheung (Dalton park)Brian Bachochin (Tenbury Wells)Maria Dinoia (Wheaton Hall)Scott Fishkind (Clarendon)Patrick Jackson (Calumet)Karen Creason (The Parks)O’Leary Family (Fair Oaks)Ian Saylor (Fieldstone Farms)Laura Lyn Donahue (The Reserve)

March Cover Photo

“Easter Bunnies”

Photo by:Irene Lehmann

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April Come She Willby Phil Leftwich of Wexford

April is the cruelest month, according to T. S. Eliot. Many have jokingly agreed since April 15th normally marks income tax day in the United States. We get a reprieve this year because of an obscure national holiday that falls on Friday. Instead we suffer the irony of “Tax Day” being the eve of the Jewish Passover. Holy Week and Easter fall late in the calendar for 2011. April is also National Poetry Month which is an equally obscure set of

days unless one happens to be a poet, or is a lover and reader of poetry. Poets have seemingly relished writing about April, but not usually in the tones of Eliot’s The Waste Land which was first published in 1922 at the end of World War

I and is noted for its signature line that opened the door to the age of literary modernism. Eliot was writing about the waste and futility of war

and death. We find ourselves yearning for words that stir us forward to a kinder season, though through a poet’s eyes we may be yanked back momen-tarily with a last blast of winter’s hold. April is a tease with her seductive warmth that brings out tee shirts and shorts, in-line skates, or bicycles that need to be dusted and the chains oiled. Others have also written with the ache of sorrow about the month. Walt Whitman wrote of “When lilacs last in the doorway bloom’d, and the great star early dropped in the western sky in the night.” He was grieving the loss of President Lincoln and thinking of the long funeral proces-sion by train back to Illinois. The season for Whitman would always be marked by his deep sense of loss and remembering the night of Lincoln’s assassination. But others seem drawn from the long days of ice-bound earth and rejoice in the “mud season” as that Northeasterner, Robert Frost, chris-tened it in his poem Two Tramps in Mud Time. Frost greeted April from his farm in New Hampshire with the phrases:

“The sun was warm but the wind was chillYou know how it is with an April day

When the sun is out and the wind is stillYou’ve one month on in the middle of May.”

I think of the sounds of skate boarders whizzing in front of my house, or people who have come out from winter’s captivity and stand in the streets, or along the curbsides and visit once again. The friendly waves from winter’s rolled up car windows suddenly turn into conversations, and the sound of dogs barking on their leashes is a welcomed relief from winter’s chill. I hunger for the sun’s first warmth on my neck as I pull weeds from last year’s garden. Even the sore muscles after a season of dormancy bring a smile to my face. The flowers of the chickweed and the pesky blooms of dandelions in my front yard are welcome guests. The yellow blossoms will soon turn to tuffs of seedlings to “evangelize” the neighborhood. It matters not to me for they bring back boyhood memories of picking them and blowing their petals to the winds. In Fieldstone Farms we hear the hum of mowers and lawns be-ing edged as the grass turns chartreuse and flowers begin to take full bloom. The trees are budding afresh after their winter hibernation. The vivid colors of spring bring a sense of new life. Bicycle tires hum on the pavement and walkers chatter alongside one another winding their way along our subdivision’s trails and sidewalks. Fences begin their face lift-ing on an orderly schedule of repainting. By now the last daffodils have lifted their heads and swayed in the changeable breezes of March. The brave crocuses of late February have gone back into the earth. Roses have budded forth with a promise of colors soon to come. The more adventurous ones regale us with their early blossoms of red and pink. The poet Mary Oliver writes:

“In Aprilthe ponds open

like black blossoms.The moon

swims in everyone;there’s fire

everywhere: frogs shoutingtheir desire,

their satisfaction. . .” The last of icy days, or snow covered fields have vanished and sum-mer lies ahead in the wake of spring. So, “Mother Nature” dresses our fields and streams with her finery. Perhaps Simon and Garfunkle sang it best:

“April come she willWhen fields are ripe and swelled with rain

May, she shall stay,Resting in my arms again.”


REAL ESTATE


The Madness of Me, The Supermomby Susan S. Cheung of Dalton Park

Lately, I’ve felt like I was living proof of a song by one of my all time favorite bands, Queen, called “I’m Going Slightly Mad.” The lyrics go something like this:

“I’m going slightly madIt finally happened–happened”

Two days in a row, I messed up my children’s snack for school. The first time, I put both snacks in my daughter’s tote bag. She thought I’d given her extra snacks and didn’t even spare a thought her brother might be missing out. The next day, I simply left the snack packs on the kitchen counter and had no time to run them over to school because of work. I felt like a big fat failure as an organized mother, especially when my kids came home grouching that they had to eat Fruit Loops from the class cereal box. I make my confession now–I am not a Supermom. It’s a dirty big secret I’ve tried to hide for a long time. I hate driving my kids to activities because a) I hate driving, b) I feel like a chauffeur, and c) I’m burning up limited carbon fuels and polluting the atmosphere waiting in the pick up line. A hot glue gun and containers of multicolored sparkles, fabric paint and construction paper are not part of the ordinary things I have lying

around my house to create masterful craft pieces for school projects. I can’t identify what sort of trees are out in my yard and whether they are conifers or broadleaf. My cupcakes don’t look like they could ever adorn some gourmet cupcakes food show. I forgot I’d volunteered to bake them for a class thing and was reminded by my Outlook at 11 PM at night. Well, you try frosting 24 cupcakes at midnight and see how even you can get it.

I sometimes drift off when I read to my children at night and the anima-tion in my voice is just pathetic. Come on, it’s 8 PM and tell me you’re not exhausted after you’ve been up since 6 AM. My son plays soccer, so I pretend to be a soccer mom. I look at other parents, who are so enthusiastic about their children’s sports, from baseball to basketball; encouraging them from the sidelines and knowledgeable about the stats. It’s admirable because I’m not sporty at all and I’m often amazed we live on the same planet. I don’t watch sports and I don’t understand the details and rules. For all I know, March Madness could just as well mean desperation for winter to

be over and spring to be here. I fail big time at being cool sports mom. When it comes to technology, I’m a 20th Century dinosaur compared to the hip moms, who are totally wired with their iPhones and iPads, and read their books on their Nooks and Kindles. When they ask me to text them, I smile apologetically and tell them I don’t text on my emergency basic cell phone and use the snail mail, otherwise known as email. Of course, I have every intention of helping out at class activities but, when it comes time to volunteer, between working, home commitments, and family and personal priorities, one more thing on my to-do list will surely make me drown. I don’t volunteer and feel guilty I can’t help more. That’s the Supermom syndrome; we’re supposed to be able to do it all. In my heart, I know if my son doesn’t play soccer this year, it’s not going to ruin his chances of getting into college. He’s seven. And my de-cision to decline the invitation for my daughter, six, to join the gymnastics development team because it’ll mean a two evening commitment will not close the door to her doing competitive sports later. Compared to the variety of activities in my kids’ life, you could say I had a barren childhood. My parents both worked and didn’t have the time to take me to any after school activities. The streets of my urban neighborhood in a large city in England were my playgrounds and any transporting was done by me on the local public buses. But, despite the lack of play dates, gymnastic, dance, piano, sports and art lessons, I think I turned out alright. Why do I even attempt to live up to an idealized standard of Super-momhood? It’s a fantasy. And here’s the moment of truth for me. To listen to my own advice. I won’t compare myself to others because that’s a dangerous path to go down–I’ll always come out worse with my high expectations. I must never worry about what others think. Only I know my life and my priori-ties. The way to go is to agree to do something because it’s what I want to do. I want to help, it’s a passion or a need, but not because it’s what I think others would expect of me. The question I have to ask myself is: Do I run my life, or do my children run it?

Susan S. Cheung (known to many by her Chinese name, Shifay) is a slightly insane mother and Fieldstone Farms-based writer originally from London, England. Please contact her to share your thoughts at [email protected]


From Heartbreak to Hope.... I’ve toiled over how to address this message. I was asked to update our journey of faith and restoration, though, how does one detail a nearly

10 month roller coaster ride? As with the current change in our life, so came the sea-sons. School had begun with all it’s details. The holidays came and went with only the memory of what used to hang from our mantel. The constant of change in our lives seemed never ending.

Although through each season my heart yearned for home, family and security. The three things that have become my absolute! As for our family, we have each grieved together and individually in our own way. Sadly, I seem to be the last to process it all. Isn’t that always the case for moms? We hold it together for everyone else and set aside our own pain for another time.

For those new to Field-stone Farms I will give a short recap. Our journey began nearly 10 months ago during the May 2010 flood, when a lethal combination of various gases, water and a pilot light ignited. Nothing remained of the 4 bedroom, 2 story home. The effects of the blast cast it’s shadow on 4 other homes and ravaged a 5th to its core. Since then we have stood watch as the ‘slate’ was wiped clean and given over to the only one we knew could bring complete restoration emotionally and physically... God! Prayer-fully we considered all our options to sell, move, rebuild or start our own community pool. Smile!! Though the latter was appealing, reality was looming. We chatted with neighbors as they toiled through their own devastation. That May weekend left Burlington Pass and Glastonbury looking like a war torn village. So, why the choice to rebuild in the same place? It’s simple...’There’s no place like home!’ Home is not just the building you occupy, but the people that embrace you. Fieldstone Farms and our neighbors on Burlington Pass have become our family. Everyone echoed the same sentiment.. “Don’t give up or give in!” So, where are we now....? Having the support of the current HOA and the help of everyone who gave in more ways than we can count, we made it through the most dif-ficult season of our lives thus far. The house is now nearing completion and once again, we are in awe. The process of building a home is daunting, but the community that gave us the hope and means to do so is inspiring beyond measure! May we all continue to pass on that kind of hope to many near and far. The world is our community with many parts yet to be touched. We may be just ‘Fieldstone’, but we are strong with much to offer in prayer, goods, support and love. Let your light shine!! Again, we thank you!

~ The O’Leary Family


The Fieldstone Viewwith Maria Dinoia of Wheaton Hall

I am excited to think that we might actually get to use the beautiful pools in our community. I spent all last summer visiting friends in neighboring communities like Cottonwood, Sullivan Farms and others, to tag along with them to their pool!! We came from a subdi-vision very similar to this in Texas and were shocked to find that you had to be a “member” and pay a high

membership cost to use the facilities. I would not mind paying more HOA fees to have more perks. That said, I do have a few concerns. The main one being, the subdivision that I was speaking of in Texas was not quite as big as this and had 4 pools. I do not think one large and one small pool are going to be enough to handle all of the homes. I have heard when they get to capacity level (just like at any facility) they will close to any more people coming in. That seems reasonable, I would not like to be the person at the gate that has to turn away sad children in their bathing suits though! ~ AMANDA DURHAM

Option A...$12 more per household is more than reasonable for club and pool privileges.~ DANNY FARRAR

We have the chance to make the only thing “wrong” with our development “right”. No longer will Fieldstone be the only desirable area neighborhood without a pool and shared facilities – the financial arrangement is a no-brainer for homeowners at $12 a month and speaking as a realtor, our property values will be enhanced by more than the $144 a year we spend on the amenities even if we never use them. ~ SIMON HARTLAND

As members of the club last year, we thoroughly en-joyed the convenience of a neighborhood pool and work out facility. We also enjoyed the small family atmosphere that it provided. My fear is that opening it up to the entire neighborhood would overcrowd the pools and facilities. When the pools were opened up last year on several occasions to non members, the overcrowding was apparent. Of the 3 options given, I vote for the $5 increase with an additional fee for the pools. ~ BROOKE WATSON

Maria Dinoia is a part-time freelance writer

who happily resides in Fieldstone Farms

with her husband and three kids. mariadin@

bellsouth.net.

What do you feel the Fieldstone HOA should do about the pools?


BULLETIN BOARD

Fieldstone Bulletin Board

If you would like to add something to your

Fieldstone Community Bulletin Board, we would love to

put it up! No businesses please. This space is intended for

Lost & Found, Community Announcements,

Teen Services (babysitting, lawn mowing, etc...), For Sale

Items and anything that you would like to send in. Please

submit info and a photo (if applicable) to:

[email protected]

Babysitting

I’m Casey Bowmer. I am a de-

pendable and caring fifteen year

old. I go to Franklin High School

and will be a sophomore in the

fall. I am a cheerleader and par-

ticipate in Girl Scouts. I am Red

Cross certified and have babysat

up to 7 kids, from 6 mos. to 10

years old. If needed, I can pro-

vide references. You can contact

me at (615) 429- 8370.

Experienced dog walker/pet sitter. References available . Please email [email protected] for more information about pricing and other services.

Bud VassarHandyman of Franklin

615.414.1074Call today for a free

estimate.

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Victoria VassarRed Cross certified babysitter

(615) 591-6440or

(615) 400-3973

References available upon

request

Free Guinea Pigs!My Guinea Pigs had babies

and we don’t want all of the babies. We are giving them out for free if anyone wants one. I

have 4 to give out. Call 615-504-6586 if

interested!

Interested in starting Piano Lessons?

Call Lisa [email protected]

Need a great baby sitter that

loves kids??

My name is Courtney and it

would be a privilege to know

you and your children.

16 years old and American

Red Cross certified. Available

anytime.

First hour free as an introduc-

tory meeting. Give me a call!

615-330-2171

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Vacation and Pet Care for your Home

Going away for a long weekend or family trip? Need

someone to walk your dog, feed your cat, check your

mail, etc.?Contact Vaughn Hamill at

[email protected] is: $8 a day

Mattie Eubanks - babysitting

Red Cross certifiedFreshman at Franklin High

Fieldstone resident for 8 years

Experience from infant to 10 year oldGuaranteed a fun and safe experience

for your childReferences provided

Contact: [email protected] or 595-1773

Want to sell your child’s outgrown clothes

and toys in a consignment sale but don’t have the time?

Let me do it for you!

Call Suzanne at 390-6405 for more

information. or write to:suzanneswanson

@comcast.net

Experienced Babysitter

Melissa McElroyFieldstone resident

Honors student and band member at Franklin High School

16 years old, sophomoreRed Cross CPR certified

References [email protected]

615-591-4837

Rebekah Rabon, Babysitter-Red Cross Certified

-Experienced with 2-10 year olds-Have references

-Responsible, Christian freshman at Franklin High School-Fieldstone resident

Contact: 303.478.7338 or email at: [email protected]

House Cleaning: A Fieldstone resident since 94 is looking for houses to clean. Am

dependable, trustworthy, and hard working.

Have over 19 yrs of experience. If interested contact me at

[email protected].


FUN in Every Season!by Deanna Scheffel, City of Franklin Parks Department

ARBOR DAY & EARTH DAY Arbor Day & Earth Day will kick off the spring season on Saturday April 16 at Pinkerton Park from 10am -2pm. This event is sponsored by the City of Franklin Tree Commission and the Parks Department. We

will be giving away tree saplings in celebration of the day. There will be food, entertainment, information and activities for everyone. The day will start with the proclamation by the Mayor and the annual Tree City dedication. Then Conductor Jack will entertain the kids and Highland Rim will delight

the crowd with their Bluegrass and country sound throughout the day. Middle Tennessee Electric will be present again giving away free hot dogs, water and tree saplings. The Save the Franklin Battlefield will lead a tour of Fort Granger again and have literature available in the com-munity booth area. This year we have added a children’s bicycle rodeo sponsored by the Transportation Management Authority (TMA). Any kids 10 & under can bring their bikes if they want to participate. Other attractions are canoeing tips and supervised tree climbing (children must be accompanied by parents and release forms signed). We will again

have community & business booths with information and activities. See you there!

HAPPENINGS Franklin Baseball Youth Leagues at Liberty Park and Jim Warren Park will be underway this month and the Williamson County Adult Softball league play, at Fieldstone Park, is begin-ning too. When you drive by Fieldstone Park, take notice of all the upgrades including signage, new fences, safety fence capping and new infields. All these necessary repairs resulted from the flood damages last year. Franklin Baseball will be hosting their first tournament of the season on April 15-17 at Liberty and Jim Warren Parks. Franklin High School Girl’s lacrosse started league play at Jim War-ren Park February 27. Their season runs through April with a Tourna-ment following in May.

As you start moving your activities outdoors don’t forget that at Liberty Park, next to McKay’s Mill, has a new playground area and a disc golf course. Be cognizant of mosquitoes and ticks whenever you are out-side in grassy or wooded areas and please take precautions. A couple of rules to keep in mind as you venture into the parks this season; dogs need to be leashed at all times while in the park. We all love dogs but for safety reasons all dogs must be restrained. The city has a leash law in effect and the violation carries a monetary penalty. The only exception is when the dogs are inside the fenced area of the dog park and then no leashes are allowed. The Parks Department only rents two pavilions in the park system- Aspen Grove Park and Jim Warren Park. All other park shelters are currently on a first come first served basis. If you have a group of 50 or more a permit is required. The City of Franklin Parks Department web page www.franklintn.gov is a great resource for you and your family to keep up to date with the programs and activities in the parks. Throughout the year please call our event hotline 615 550-6947 for the current month’s activities. Don’t forget that the Pavilion rentals at Aspen Grove Park and Jim Warren Park are heaviest in the spring and summer. Please plan ahead if you are making arrangements for a function at either of these parks. The application and the terms and conditions are available online and can be located by going to Parks (under the Your Government tab) and then to Documents Online. If you would like to send any of your questions or concerns to the Parks Department you can do so by emailing to [email protected] or you can call our administration office at 615 794-2103. Subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter and monthly e-event updates lists by joining at the parks website or by following this link https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:Join/signupId:55744.

Visit a City of Franklin Park: “A Retreat from the Ordinary! “


Dear Rhonda, Help! My neighbors let their dogs run free in the neighborhood. They scare small children and cause problems with other dogs. We also have to clean up their poo in our yard. How should i handle this without making waves in the neighborhood?Signed ~ Where’s the Leash?

Dear Where’s the Leash,This is never an easy situation to deal with. You have to talk to your neighbor. You need to be honest about your concerns. It is their responsibility to control their dogs. As a dog owner, I would want to know if my dogs were terrorizing the neighborhood. People tend to be very defensive about their pets. You may want to let them know that you’re not only concerned about your family but also about the dogs. If they are loose, they could easily be hit by a car. After your conversation, if they are still allowing their dogs to run free, there are other steps you could take. It is required by law (both the city of Franklin and the state of Tennessee) that all dogs be on a leash. Contact Animal Control at: (615) 790-5590. If the problem persists, contact the local police department. Good luck!

Dear Rhonda, I have a friend in a book club and it sounds like fun. I don’t know if I should ask if I can join, or should I wait to be invited. What is the right etiquette? Signed ~ Book Worm

Dear Book Worm,Ask her! The worst she can say is no. If she is always talking about her Book Club, she may be waiting for you to express interest in joining. If a Book Club is top secret, chances are the members aren’t talking about it.

Dear Rhonda, I was thinking of sending a Facebook “friend request” to one of my children’s school teachers. I just thought it would be fun, but I don’t want to seem to pushy. Are there guidelines for “friending” a teacher? Signed ~ Facebook Friendly

Dear Facebook Friendly,Some teachers are reluctant to mix school and friends. All you can do is send the friend request. I know several teachers at my son’s elementary school that are Facebook friends with their student’s parents. Send the request and if she or he is uncomfortable, they will just “ignore” the request. Although it may seem like being Facebook friends could be fun, that might not always be the case. Do you really want to see pictures of your kid’s teacher boozing it up with girlfriends? Just a thought.

Got a question for Rhonda? Submit your question to [email protected]

Help Me Rhonda!!!An advice column for residents of Fieldstone Farms

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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April 2011Local Events

Fri 8th - Sun 10thBloom ‘n’ Garden Expo

Ag Expo Parkwww. bloomngarden.com

Sat 9thBreakfast with the Bunny

8am at The Franklin Recreation ComplexReservations (615) 790-5719 ext. 10

Mon 11thH.O.A. Annual Board Elections Meeting

7pm - Hunter’s Bend Cafeteria

Tue 12thThe Perfect Setting Spring Open House

5pm - 8pm (see page 27)

Fri 15th - Sun 17thFranklin Baseball TournamentLiberty and Jim Warren Parks

Sat 16thFieldstone Farms Community Yard Sale

Sat 16thArbor Day/Earth Day Celebration

10am-2pm at Pinkerton Park

Tue 19thMagnolia’s 1st Birthday Party

7pm - 9pm at The Fieldstone Club

Sat 30th - Sun, May 1st Franklin Main Street Festival

Downtown Franklin

WCS District CalendarThu 14th - Thu 21st

TCAP TestingFri 22nd

No School(Good Friday)

All calendar content is not verified and is subject to change without notice.

For the latest Fieldstone FarmsNews and Information, please visit

www.Fieldstone-Farms.com

3pm - Zumba at The Fieldstone Club9:30 am - Integrated Training at the Fieldstone Club

9:30 am - Integrated Training at the Fieldstone Club



8 am - Pilates at the Fieldstone Club6 pm - Weight & Core class at Fieldstone Club 9:30 am -Cardio at the Fieldstone Club

9:30 am -Cardio at the Fieldstone Club



North Pole DiscoveredIn 1898

National Sibling Day H.O.A. Annual BoardElections Meeting

7pm - Hunter’s BendCafeteria

Space Shuttle Columbia First Launched in 1981

Daffy Duck’s BirthdayHe debuted in a Warner Brothers cartoon in 1937

Passover Begins at Sundown

Thomas Jefferson’s BirthdayBorn in 1743

Cuckoo Day

National Telephone Day Hug a Friend Day Administrative Professional’s Day.

FIELDSTONE FARMS

Find-A-Rainbow Day NATO EstablishedIn 1949

Happy Birthday Skunk!

National Read a Road Map Day

3pm - Zumba at The Fieldstone Club

3pm - Zumba at The Fieldstone Club

8 am - Pilates at the Fieldstone Club6 pm - Weight & Core class at Fieldstone Club



Magnolia’s 1st Birthday Party! 7pm - 9pm

The Fieldstone Club


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North Pole DiscoveredIn 1898

No Housework Day

Thomas Jefferson’s BirthdayBorn in 1743

Titanic Struck The Icebergin 1912 at 2:20 AM

Tax Day

Cuckoo Day Kindergarten DayThe first kindergarten was

founded by Friedrich Froebel in Germany in 1837

William Shakespeare’s Birthday

Born in 1564

Administrative Professional’s Day.

Take Our Daughters to Work Day

Arbor Day Franklin Main Street

Festival

National Poetry MonthStress Awareness Month

Autism Awareness MonthFIELDSTONE FARMS

Local Phone NumbersEmergency..................................911Poison Control......................936-2034Crisis Intervention.................269-4357Franklin Police......................794-2513Williamson Co. Sheriff........... 790-5550Franklin Fire Dept.................. 791-3275Williamson Medical Center....435-5000Animal Control......................790-5590

SchoolsHunters Bend Elem...............472-4580Walnut Grove Elem............... 472-4870Grassland Middle.................472-4500Franklin High........................472-4450B.G.A................................... 794-3501Columbia State C.C...............790-4400Williamson Co. A.L.C............790-5810

ServicesMiddle TN. Elec (Service).......794-1102Middle TN. Elec (Outage)877- 777-9111Comcast.......................800-266-2278Direct TV........................866-505-9387

Local GovernmentFranklin City Govt..................791-3217County Clerk.........................790-5712Franklin Library.....................595-1250Veteran Affairs......................790-5623

MiscellaneousThe Fieldstone Club..............790-9124Senior Services....................376-0102Voter Registration.................790-5711Chamber of Commerce.........794-1225

8:30 am - Pilates at The Fieldstone Club9:30 am - Yoga at The Fieldstone Club




9:30 am - Power Sculpt at The Fieldstone Club





9 am - “Out of Water” Aerobics at The Fieldstone Club





Ponce de Leon DayBorn in 1460

1st Public Library OpenedIn 1833, in Peterborough, NH

April Fool’s Day Hans Christian Anderson’s Birthday. Born in 1805


Getting Green in the Gardenby Ian Saylor of Fieldstone Farms

Birds are chirping, trees are blossoming, and it’s time to get back in the garden after being cooped up all winter. Every time I step into the garden, I am reminded of the interconnectedness of things, and realize that even the landscape around our homes is a small part of the enormous web of life. Each spring I attempt to find new ways to keep my garden as earth-friendly as possible, searching for new organic methods and ways to conserve resources. Surprisingly, some of these things don’t have to break the bank. Some, in fact, are practically lying around the house. Take coffee, for instance. Yes, I drink too much of it, and maybe you do, as well. But why waste all that nitrogen by throwing the grounds into the trash? Save the used grounds in a tin or some old Tupperware, and then spread them around your plants as a low-key fertilizer. If you’ve got enough, you can even use the grounds as a healthy, black mulch. Or mix it with your existing soil when you plant new flowers and vegetables. Good for the plants, and it clears the morning fog in my head: I can’t think of better reasons to drink more coffee! Another inexpensive - actually free - way to get a little greener in the garden is to rethink the role that weeds play in your lawn. Now that we’re outside, spreading espresso grounds around flowers, take a good look

at that lovely lawn and some of the weeds struggling to survive. Sure, you could spray some chemicals on the grass, but consider leaving a few weeds behind, especially clover, to return some nitrogen to the soil. Hard to believe, but there was actually a time when the average American lawn contained about twenty-percent clover. A few generations ago, you could find it regularly in lawn seed mixes. People valued the nitrogen content, and, well, they actually didn’t mind a little bit of clover in the grass. After all, clover stays green throughout the summer and you can mow it just like grass. Keep some in your own lawn, and you might not need to buy as much fertilizer. Besides, you might attract some leprechauns! A little-known fact about leprechauns: they love mulch, especially the green kind. While I haven’t been able to find green mulch, as in the color green, I have discovered that in terms of earth-friendliness, not all mulches are created equal. Next time you visit your local garden center, and you reach for a bag or two of mulch, look for a flower symbol on the bag, declaring that the mulch is certified by the Mulch and Soil Council. Essentially this means the mulch in the bag doesn’t come from chemi-cally-treated woods, and that it’s actually a real forest product. Strange to think that some of the mulch we’re spreading around might come from buildings and decks, but it’s true. This is especially important when buying the mulch to put around your vegetables, to ensure that nothing harmful leaches into the soil around your food. No matter which mulch you decide on, however, I have to admit it’s a terrific way to keep things neat and tidy, while at the same time conserv-ing water and keeping weeds at a minimum. Keep the mulch four to six inches deep: the soil under the mulch will remain nice and damp. Just remember to use plenty of fertilizer (I recommend Plant-Tone or Flower-Tone) to ensure enough nitrogen sticks around. Finally, the next time you’re browsing your favorite nursery, ask for some native varieties. They’re very easy to grow and are often quite beautiful: the garden center will frequently carry “improvements” on plants and flowers you will find in the wild, while strolling a natural area like Warner Park or Radnor Lake. Columbines are a fantastic example, and are available in a wide array of colors. They are also great way to bring hummingbirds to your garden. Plant them in a moderately shady place, and mulch generously: with the green kind. Remember to take advantage of some our wonderful local resources. Moore and Moore Garden Center up the street has a nice selection of organic products, and The Compost Farm has been providing nutritious topsoil and compost for Franklin and Brentwood for quite some time. Happy Digging!


The brief conversation is not widely known, but it took place immediately following the horrific events that had occurred upon a hilltop just outside of Jerusalem. A man named Joseph, from Arimathea had made a request of Pontius Pilate, to take possession of the body of Jesus in order that he might give Him a proper burial in a tomb that his fam-ily owned. Pilate was surprised by the request and asked Joseph why he would ever consider using this tomb, re-served for his own family, as a burial place for this crucified Carpenter. Joseph assured Pilate that this was ok, because after all...

...it would only be for the weekend.

Tongue-in-cheek as that little story might be, it plays off of the reality that defines this season. Spring is a beautiful time of year when creation awakens from its slumber, burst-ing with the splendor of new life. And so it’s no wonder that in the mind of God, this was to be the time of year when His Son would overcome the cold, harshness of death and rise to newness of life. His creation would provide the perfect analogy, a similitude in nature for all to behold; a view of the natural giving us a glimpse into a much greater supernatural reality.

Like the vibrant entrance of this season of rebirth, the thought of the resurrection of Jesus instills a sense of wonder. Much as the season’s early buds demonstrate the beauty of renewal as they spring to life, in His resurrection, Jesus reveals the possibility of our being made new (2 Cor. 5:17). A wonderful idea to contemplate! And unlike the seasons that, bound to their unbreakable cycle, ultimately can’t help but change, the resurrection of Christ points to a glorious life that never ends. It reminds us that we were created for more than just a season.

For so many of us who might have grown up in a Christian tradition of one stripe or another, the story of the resurrection is a familiar one, sometimes an all too familiar one - familiar enough to lose its poignancy. For those who may have been brought up with a different spiritual (or non-spiritual) background, the accounts of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday might simply sound like a popular Sunday School story. But in truth, this history-altering series of events that took place in relative obscurity outside of the Golden City two-thousand years ago make all the difference. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead changes things. It changes ev-erything; from the way that the grand story ends, to the way

that our daily stories unfold. It leads us to the climax of the meta-narrative that has been the undercurrent of the whole of human history. It opens the gateway to eternity. It tells us that the One who died and lived to tell about it stands at the threshold of forever - alive. And because He is, He’ll see to it that one day we will too.

So enjoy the holiday, and the season. And as you bite the ears off of a few chocolate bunnies, celebrate. No, even better, rejoice!

For He is risen, He is risen indeed! A blessed Resurrection Sunday to you and yours!

CALVARY CHAPEL FRANKLINSimply teaching the Bible...simply

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am

Meeting at theFieldstone Farms Swim & Tennis Club

1530 Lexington Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37069

Phone: (615) 870-7310e-mail: [email protected]

www.CalvaryChapelFranklin.com

MONTHLY MESSAGE

Pastor Brian Bachochin

New Lifeby Pastor Brian Bachochin of Tenbury Wells


Simplify the Short Gameby Patrick Jackson of CalumetPGA Director of InstructionVanderbilt Legends Club Golf Academy

I’ve given hundreds of short game lessons through the years and the one thing that I continually see is that most people make the short shots too difficult. They have read so many articles on how to hit these shots

that they are totally confused when they get on the course. I am going to simplify this process for you and make your short game the best it has ever been.

KEEP THE MOTION SIMPLEYou need three shots in the short game – something low that rolls out (bump-and-

run), something that is a mid-trajectory (pitch shot) and something that flies high and lands soft (lob shot). There is one simple motion for the basic bump-and-run, pitch shot and lob shot. This involves a flat left wrist at impact and a slight rotation of the body through the shot to the target. When you hit a putt, do you break your wrists? Hopefully your answer is ‘no’. You let the triangle created by your arms and chest

swing back and swing through. So let’s try this. Grab your 8-iron and set up with a narrow stance, feet only about a foot apart and ball in the middle of your stance. Lean your body slightly toward the target and at the same time, lean the shaft slightly toward the target. This should set your left arm and shaft in a fairly straight line with each other. (Photo #1) THIS IS A VERY IMPOR-TANT POSITION as we will try to main-tain this position through impact. As you make your stroke, pretend that you are hitting a long putt and just “bump” the turf at the bottom of the ball when you make contact. The length back should equal the length through. As you go into your follow-through, DO NOT allow your left wrist to unhinge. If it unhinges, you are “scooping” or lifting the ball. HUGE mistake! Allow your hips and shoulders to rotate through impact toward the target so your hands don’t have to do the work. Let the loft of the club do the work for you.

CHANGE CLUBS FOR DIFFERENT TRAJECTORIESSo that was pretty easy. All we will do to hit the ball higher is take more loft with a pitching or sand wedge and make a little longer swing back and through. The motion that we used for the bump-and-run remains the same for the pitch shot. As you make a longer swing, your wrists will begin to naturally hinge on the back swing, but this is not something that we are intentionally trying to do. (Photo #2) They only hinge because the length of the swing allows them to hinge. As you go through impact, “bump” the turf (I didn’t say “dig”!) and again keep a flat left wrist and rotate your body through. The shaft and left arm should still finish in a fairly straight position together and you should be facing slightly toward the target.

LOFTED SHOTThe only condition that we must check to hit a more lofted shot is the lie of the ball. If it is sitting tight to the surface, it is more difficult to hit because your margin for error is greatly increased. Make sure that there is plenty of grass under the ball to hit this shot effectively. The only changes we make are: 1) use your 60 degree wedge and 2) place the ball position slightly forward of center, more toward the inside of your forward heel. This allows the club to slide under the ball more easily without you trying to scoop it up into the air. Use the same stroke that we did with the pitch shot, though it may be slightly longer because the ball is going higher and shorter. Continue to maintain the relationship of the lead arm and shaft through impact, always keeping the lead wrist flat. (Photo #3)

CONCLUSIONSo there it is - 3 shots with three different clubs and basically the same motion. The only variable was the length of the stroke to hit the ball the proper distance. Keep it as simple as that and your short game will improve greatly in the season to come!

If you would like to learn more about improving your golf game, please contact Patrick directly at the Vanderbilt Legends Club Golf Academy. Email is [email protected] or phone 615-791-3471.


Lotz House Third Annual SpringAntiques Appraisal Fair

The Lotz House has announced the official date for its Third Annual Spring Antiques Appraisal Fair, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at the Civil War house museum located at 1111 Columbia Avenue across from The Carter House.

In making the announcement, Lotz House Executive Director J.T. Thompson said, “These appraisal fairs have become increasingly popu-lar with guests. It gives people the unique opportunity to chat with the appraisers and learn the value of their antiques and collectibles.”

Similar to the popular PBS “Antiques Road Show” program, this appraisal fair is open to the public and will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their antiques to learn its value. The cost is $20 for the appraisal of one item, $25 for two items or $30 for three items. There is a maximum of three pieces allowed at a time. For each appraisal, guests will receive one free admission and guided tour of the Lotz House Museum.

Thompson added, “I’m not aware of any other Antique Appraisal Fair in this area. It gives people the opportunity to not only know the value of their collectibles, but they also get to learn the history behind it. We’ve found some real treasures here. It’s always an adventure to see what people have stashed in their attics and basements.”

For a little more than seven years, Thompson and his mother Sue Armstrong Thompson have been featured at various Antique Appraisal Fairs throughout Tennessee and the southeast includ-ing events for the Tennessee Backroads and the Jack Daniels Distillery to name a few. They have teamed up again for this event to benefit the Lotz House Foundation, a non profit organization.

J.T. Thompson is certified in Uniform Standards of Professional Ap-praisal Practice and Advisory Opinions (USPAP) and trained as a certified Personal Property Appraiser. He is also a member of the International Association of R.S. Prussia Collectors and The Society of Inkwell Collectors.

Sue Armstrong Thompson is often called the “One Woman Road Show,” as she has conducted numerous antique appraisal fairs for many years. As an independent appraiser, she has been involved in the art and antiques appraisal business for more than 45 years. She has been retained to do appraisals throughout the U.S., England and Germany. In the past, she has also been an art instructor in the Western Pacific Islands of Guam and Saipan.

Her international work and travel have enabled her to understand art on a global level. She is a noted antiquarian who works as a consultant to individuals and corporations and lectures on the subject of collecting as investment.

She is avid collector of American furniture and decorative arts. In fact, she was instrumental in finding and collecting many of the furnishings and decorative arts you see at the Lotz House today.

She has also been involved in the restoration of many of Middle Tennes-see’s historical homes including Mooreland, Longview, Belmont Man-sion, Belle Meade Mansion, Clover Bottom, White Hall and of course, the Lotz House.

Tennessee Backroads Heritage, Inc. Executive Director Dianne Murray said, “Our organization always receives praise for hosting the antique appraisal day events and that praise must be shared with J. T. and Sue Thompson. They are, without question, the most gentle and knowledge-able “Roadshow Team” to engage the audience in sharing stories and memories when appraising a person’s heirloom. We value their exper-tise and the way they embrace the audience. Folks always feel good at the end of the day and want to know when the next event will be held.”

The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at “epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864.

The house is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission charged (free for Antique Appraisal Fair participants). The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Avenue. For more information, call 615-790-7190 or visit the website is www.lotzhouse.com.


X-BOX ALTERNATIVES

2011 Summer Music CampThe JAM has become the most sought after advanced summer music camp in the Nashville area for aspiring and serious young musicians and vocalists. Best known for the JAM tagline: “All music, all day; all bands, all day”, the JAM is exactly that, and much more.

Students who attend the JAM every year are completely immersed in music - genre, theory, history, charting, com-position, performance and collaboration - all in a semi-professional band setting. The JAM is for the young musician in search of advancing their music skills with some of the most outstanding professionals in the music industry.

The tremendous success of the JAM is

due primarily to the students who build their entire summer break around these two magical weeks , it is their networking ground to meet other musicians and singers in the area who are seeking band members and many of those bands continue long after the JAM ends in July.

Hear first hand from students and parents what the JAM means to them:

“If you want to im-prove as a musician and as a person, this is the place to be in July. I can’t even begin to imagine the amount of inspiration the Jam has given me, nor can I imagine

where I’d be to this day without it. This is the camp that musi-cians dream about going to, and I’m insanely happy that I get to be a part of it every year.” - Ashly Badgett, age 15

“BGA JAM is one of the best music experiences you can have. I learned how to work well with my band mates and had a great time during the process. It was challenging, but also very fun. My playing improved with help from awe-some instructors, and I made some great friends. I will defi-nitely be back this summer!” - Morgan Dewey, age 11

“I’m the proud parent of a BGA Jam participant from summer 2010. What more could a classic rocker Mom with wonderful memories of LOUD concerts want!? Only to be a parent and see your child having the time of his life, participating in a music camp second to none of its kind. As a musician, my son progressed more in one week than I could have ever imagined. The teachers and coaches at the JAM are some of the best professional musi-cians in the country, and they want to see these kids con-tinue their passion for music and performing. Caleb and his band, The Survey Monkeys, won the drawing to have their songs recorded at 1st Avenue Sound; yet another amazing experience and opportunity only through the BGA Jam. I am certain that if we didn’t live in this area, Caleb would have never had this opportunity. Send your musicians to the BGA Jam. I promise, all of you will love it!!” - Tana Hoffman, parent of Caleb Hoffman, age 12

48 bands per week – 2 Live performances each week – Recording ses-sion awarded each weekThe JAM 2011 – Live it!www.bgajam.com


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The CorePart 1by Scott Fishkind of Clarendon ACE Certified Personal Trainer

One of the most misunderstood “terms” in fitness is “The Core”. This is a very complex topic so I will cover it over two articles. In Part 1 we will discuss several ways the core is described and part 2 will cover some general core training concepts. I often see people in the gym doing endless crunches. When asked why they will often say “I’m trying to protect my lower back by strengthening my core”, but in actuality they are really just working their “abs” (primarily the rectus abdominis i.e. “six pack” muscle). The thing is, you can have a “six pack” and still have plenty of back pain issues. In fact folks who do an overabundance of “crunching” exercises commonly create muscle imbalances which can actually lead to, or in the least, exacerbate lower back issues. In fact I have completely discarded crunching movements both for my own training and for my personal training clients and Boot Campers. I have replaced these with much safer core stability exercises which have eliminated the risk, increased the rewards from a functional standpoint, and yet still give the same basic results aesthetically. Stuart McGill, a world renowned spinal biomecha-nist/author from Canada has written extensively about the dangers of too much spinal flexion (such as “crunching” movements), on the interver-tebral discs. These discs are like cushions located between each of the vertebrae of your spine. Injuring one’s discs can lead to debilitating and long term physical issues often requiring surgery. The last thing we should ever do is risk damaging these critical structures through bad choices in our exercise program! In fact, not only are spinal flexion movements a bad choice but also exercises that force rotation on the lumbar spine (i.e. lower back). The lumbar spine’s total rotational degrees are around 13 from top to bottom according to well known Professor of Physical Therapy Shirley Sahrmann. Therefore, placing rotational shear forces on it is a very bad idea. Twisting crunches, a very popular exercise, should be especially avoided since they combine both spinal flexion and rotation.

So what IS the core? That is actually a very good question because there is no one clear cut definition. I wanted to share several of the diverse de-scriptions one may encounter from various reputable resources. What follows will illustrate the complex nature of trying to define

the core and the need to have a well rounded training program to properly develop it (i.e. not just “bunches of crunches”). According to ACE (American council on Exercise) Personal Trainers Manual 4th edition, the term “core” generally refers to the muscles of the lumbo-pelvic region, hips, abdomen, and lower back. The NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Essentials of Personal Fitness Training 3rd edition, describes the core as the lumbopelvic-hip complex, the thoracic and cervical spine, where the body’s center of gravity is located and all movement begins. It further states that there are 29 muscles that attach to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. Mike Robertson, well known Corrective Exercise/Performance Enhancement specialist, describes the core as a BOX with:

• The diaphragm on the top • The pelvic floor on the bottom • The abdominals (rectus abdominus, transversus abdominis)

in the front • The back muscles (spinal erectors, multifidi) in the back • The lateral stabilizers (quadratus lumborum, internal and

external obliques) on the sides.

He also mentions how muscles like the gluteals and lats play an integral role in stability as well. Mark Verstegen, world class strength and conditioning coach

and author of the “Core Per-formance” book series refers to “the pillar”. This includes the muscles of the front and back of the torso plus the shoulders and hip muscula-ture (imagine a statue missing the arms and legs, what remains would be “the pillar”). Ground breaking fitness author/teacher Paul Chek long ago wrote about the core as having an “inner” unit and “outer” unit. He uses a helpful visual image of the mast of a ship. The Inner Unit (the “stabi-lization system” of the pelvis and spine) are the deeper core muscles and function like the small “guy wires” that run along the mast and connect

it from segment to segment (like the small muscles of the spine that connect vertebrae to vertebrae along with other deep spinal muscles). Without those smaller wires creating intersegmental support it would be very difficult for the larger wires to withstand strong forces. The Outer Unit are the larger abdominal and back muscula-ture, which are closer to the surface of the body (i.e. “superficial” muscles). These function like the larger guy wires which are con-nected from the top of the mast, run diagonally, and are anchored a distance from the mast. These muscles are sometimes referred to as the “movement system”. However this is somewhat misleading since the “outer unit” muscles contribute significantly to stabilization. In fact, the muscles of the core, even the “abs”, primarily function as stabiliz-ers in day to day life and actually resist various forces in order to protect the spine as opposed to creating movement. We will get further into this in part 2.

HEALTH & WELLNESS


Put a Little Spring in Your Stepby Laura Lyn Donahue of The Reserve

My parents still live in my childhood home in Green Hills, the home they designed and built 35+ years ago. It’s the epitome of “home” for me. Growing up in Nashville, Franklin seemed forever away. Hillsboro Rd was lined with farmland and open spaces…not much for miles and miles. The only time we really went to Franklin was for Sunday Brunch at 4th and Main or Miss Daisy’s in Carter’s Court. Fifteen years ago, though, my husband and I decided to move south to the early blooming, Planned Urban Development of Fieldstone Farms. I never dreamed that I would call Franklin home, but after the birth of our four kids, a love for our com-munity, pride for our public schools and a 3rd home in Fieldstone, I’m proud to call Franklin my home-town. I’m a huge fan of downtown Franklin. It is distinct in its appeal and is one of the few small towns that has been able to reclaim its nostalgic charm and vibrancy de-spite the close proximity of mega shopping in Cool Springs. Historic Downtown Franklin and its quintessential quaintness has become an integral part of who I am. Each time I circle the square (smile), drive down streets lined with historic homes or take a stroll down Main, I’m flooded with pride for our town and am eager to brag about what it has to offer. Spring is a wonderful time to meander down the streets of downtown Franklin, especially after our unusually cold, snowy winter. Everything is green and blooming. The sun shines brightly on the side-walks, and you can literally feel spring in the air. Parking downtown is plentiful. If you can’t find a place on the street, head into the convenient parking garage, and you’ll be on the sidewalk enjoying the day in no time. With so many places to explore, your day will be relaxing and full of fun. My favorites are only a sampling of what’s downtown. If you haven’t been in a while, take the time to go and see what you’ve been missing…come on; it’s just down the road!

PHILANTHROPY: FASHION WITH COMPASSIONMy draw to Philanthropy is not just for its fashion forward clothes and unique gifts, it’s also because everything in the store has a “give” associ-ated with it (10% of all sales go to support a charitable cause). It’s hip, fashionable and built on compassion. Philanthropy carries a limited sup-ply of its designs; so you’re sure to come away with something unique and know that you helped someone at the same time!

MAIN STREET TOY COMPANYBefore you open the doors of Main Street Toy Co., be sure to look in the storefront window. You’ll quickly be transported to another era…a slower, less techie one. The toys here spur creativity and trump the screen. Plenty of toys are displayed for a hands-on experience, and it’s a great place to stop for a birthday gift. Main Street Toy Co. will take you back in

time. It’s a perfect fit for the Downtown Franklin experience.

GIN-O BOUTIQUEEvery time I stop by Gin-O, I leave with something. The owner Ginger Simpson is a great buyer, and her price point is always reasonable. I love to pop into Gin-O’s for a pair of jeans, a hip top or a cute dress…even at the last minute, there’s always something. Gino-O is just off Main on 4th nestled between Merridee’s (my favorite local bakery) and Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant. Don’t miss the fun finds here.

EMMALINEIf you’re looking for something special and unique, Emmaline is a wonderful “SoHo style” boutique filled with clothing from top designers like Nanette Lapore, J Brand, Velvet, Citizens of Humanity, and plenty more (including PLENTY!). Emmaline carries my favorite jeans, Joe’s

Jeans and some beautiful jewelry. It’s located just around the corner from Ben & Jerry’s and across the street from The Franklin Mercan-tile on 4th Avenue (even though it has a Main St. address).

THE SHOPPES ON MAINThe Shoppes on Main is a one-stop shopping experience. It’s one large store comprised of adorable boutiques. It’s easy to find a gift for someone or for yourself. You can also find handmade jewelry, local art, baby gifts, fine linens, clothing, stationary, cards, Frank-lin memorabilia and TONS more.

LULULuLu describes its style as a “casually elegant lifestyle store.” When you walk into LuLu, you’re pulse will immediately slow, and you will feel the need to take a deep breath and smile. Beauti-

fully adorned beds line the walls. Fine linens, fun fabrics and yummy fragrances abound. If you don’t find a gift for a friend, you will find something for yourself at LuLu.

HAVEN: SANCTUARY OF STYLEI saved the fashion feast for last… no one knows how to create a more visually appealing smorgasbord of fashion, accessories and gifts than Claudia Fowler. Every time I walk into this store, I’m struck by what she can do. “OMG” is the extent of my vocabulary. Claudia is always ready to help put an outfit together (even on a budget). Believe me, these girls will make you hipper than you knew you could be! You’ll leave feeling like one of the celebrities they cater to on a regular basis. Hurry, though, because Haven’s merchandise flies out the door as fast as it comes in.

These shops are just a sampling of what you kind find on Main Street in downtown Franklin. Every side street has another surprise whether it’s an antique store, entertainment venue, historic home hosting the Easter bunny on its porch (West Main) or a brand new boutique now calling Franklin home. Put a little spring in your step and visit our wonderful downtown Franklin…and after a long day of fun, don’t miss Sweet CeCe’s for a little treat. It’s the cutest yogurt shop you’ll ever see!


CUDDLY COMPANIONS

Honeyby Karen Creason of The Parks

Raising Honey has taught us much. Recently we learned the old adage of 1 human year equals 7 dog years is not ac-curate. New research shows the first year of a dogs life is equal to approximately 15 human years. By the end of the second year a dog is the equivalent of 24 human years. Four years is added each year beyond age 2. Knowing this new information makes raising Honey, the rebellious teenager, a little easier. Our last Puppy Raiser meeting was held at Franklin Fire Station #4 (near Publix on Fieldstone Parkway). We are very grateful Captain Black welcomed our group of puppies in training and allowed us to tour the fire station and expose the puppies to the sights and sounds of the fire engines. After some obedience training, the pups met Jewel, a search and rescue dog Captain Black raised and trained. Honey wanted to play with the other pups instead of training as scheduled. She acted as if she never

heard any commands she was given. I could almost see that teen ‘You are a complete idiot’ look in her eyes. She was particularly distracted by her brother, trying her best to pull him into trouble. I believe that training day was the day Honey perfected a dog scoff. Thankfully Captain Black has the patience of a saint! Honey finally settled down and began to follow our commands. While we walked the dogs around the fire engine, Captain Black started the engine to see how the dogs handled distraction. Captain Black then turned on the engine lights followed by the sirens and finally both lights and sirens. We then had the pups ‘sit, stay’ while

Captain Black dressed out in 80 pounds of fire gear and walked around and over the pups. Cap-tain Black even crawled around the dogs. We cannot thank Captain Black and the wonderful firefighters at Franklin Fire Station #4 enough for providing such a great exposure for the puppies. Hopefully the pups and their blind owners will never experience a firefighter crawling around their homes but it is great to see the

pups can handle it should the need arise. Just like the typical teenage, Honey came home and spent the afternoon napping. I want to thank Captain Black and our firefighters. Now that the nicer weather is upon us, stop by to say hi and thank you to our friendly firefighters at Franklin Fire Station #4!


BUSINESS BUZZ

The Perfect Setting, conveniently located next to The Good Cup on Hillsboro Road, is Grassland’s new go to shop for all of your home furnishing and gift giving needs. Sheri and Chuck Gordon, owners of Antiques at the Factory in Franklin, opened The Perfect Setting in September 2010. As fellow Grassland

residents, they saw a need for a gift shop in their neighbor-hood. They have integrated the best of the old with the new featuring an eclectic mix of quality antiques and estate jewelry along with the newest trends in home furnishings and must have gifts for every occasion. The Gordons’ focus is bringing you the best brands at an affordable price with exceptional customer service. Complimen-tary gift wrapping is

available. Layaway and delivery options are also available for your convenience. Be sure to stop in on Tuesday, April 12 from 5-8 PM for a Spring Open House featuring live music, refreshments and

discounted shopping. The Perfect Setting has you covered for unique Easter and Mother’s Day gifts. Get exactly what you want for Mother’s Day this year. Drop in anytime to submit your wish list for the Mother’s Day registry and let your loved ones know where to find it. Pamper yourself with your favorite Tyler candle and body lotions. Accessorize your Spring wardrobe with an estate ring

or a fun new necklace and bracelet. Choose from stylish home furnishing options to complete any room. Grab a friend and enjoy a fun shopping experience designed just for you. Surprise everyone on your list from the newest arrival to the recent graduate. Welcome a little one to the world with a baby

gift from The Perfect Setting. Featuring The Little Giraffe brand, The Perfect Setting has a sweet selection of floppy-eared Easter baskets and everything you need to fill them. With Spring ap-proaching, graduation is just around the cor-ner. Help your favorite graduate prepare for college with dorm décor and collegiate items wrapped in their favorite school’s colors. The staff at The Perfect Setting aims to please. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the store, ask Sheri or Glenda if the item can be ordered. The Perfect Setting, lo-cated at 2181 Hillsboro Road, is open Monday-Saturday from 9 AM-5 PM. Consignments are considered by appointment only. Call The Perfect Setting at 615-538-6053 to make an appointment. Like The Perfect Setting on Facebook for updates on new arrivals and sales.

The Perfect SettingQuality Furniture, Gifts and Consignment

2181 Hillsboro Road, Franklin(Next to The Good Cup)

(615) 538-6053

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NEWS FROM NEIGHBORS

I’m sure all of you have heard about the recent earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan on March 11. Several hundred Japanese families live here in Middle Tennessee. Many of you may know Toru Hongo and his family that live right here in Fieldstone Farms. Toru’s family lives in Sendai, Japan. They are about 15 miles from the Sendai coast. Hiro Ito also lives in Williamson County with family in Fukushima where the unstable nuclear power plant was hit by the tsunami. Both their families were of the few fortunate ones that survived this devastating disaster. There has been over 6,500 confirmed dead, 10,000 still unaccounted for and over 380,000 people that have been evacuated to nearby shelters. Now this area is threat-ened by radiation exposure from the nuclear facility. Their families have water and electricity but for the thousands in shelters it will take many years to relocate and rebuild. Many friends, neighbors and strangers have asked how they can help. So they have opened an account at Region’s Bank for those that want to make donations. Toru will be visiting Sendai in the next few months and will deliver 100% of the contributions directly to a shelter in their hometown. (Your donation will be tax deductible to the extent that Federal law allows). Thank you to all of you that have shown such concern and compassion during this difficult time.

Eastern Japan Relief Fund“completely benefiting earthquake and tsunami victims”Regions Bank Checking account # 0147532262email :[email protected]

I live in Fieldstone Farms with my husband, two children, and our dog. My 3 year old son has been recently diagnosed with Speech Apraxia, which is a neurological disorder preventing him from orally communicating. There isn’t much out there for support for parents, and I’m having a really hard time dealing with the diagnosis. It has been life-altering. I have never met another parent of a child with this disorder and I wanted to see if anyone else out there was going through what we’re going through. I’d also like to be able to introduce my son to other children who have the same disability he has. Please call me, Naomi Jakes at 615-293-4142 or email at [email protected] if you would be interested in starting a support group with me.

The Franklin High School Band is excited to announce a Benefit Concert to help raise funds for our New Uniforms. Please join us on April 21st for A Night of Music starring Suzy Bogguss. Full details can be found on our website at www.thefranklinband.org. Tickets may be purchased through the web (with an extra $1 fee per ticket) or you may use the attached order form to mail in your order. Stu-dents and families may also sell tickets using the order form. We ask that each student be responsible for selling at least 2 tickets to help us reach our goal. Please support this worthwhile project and help us spread the word by advertising the link to your friends via face book, twitter, e-mail, etc. If you have any ideas to share to help make this event a success, please contact Susan Scobey directly at [email protected].

The JROTC cadets of Franklin High School did an outstanding job at our formal inspection. They scored 579 out of 600 points! Please give them a pat on the back! As a point of reference, we scored 521 points on our inspection in 2008. Today was a 58 point improvement. We also qualified for “Honor Unit with Distinction” (576 points required). This is the highest unit award presented by our headquarters, U.S. Army Cadet Command. This is the second time in our 8 year tenure to earn this rating. Thank you for all your support and encouragement.Greg HooverLieutenent Colonel, U. S. Army (Ret)Franklin HS JROTC

At age eighty-five Carroll V. Kroeger, resident of Windsor Park in Fieldstone Farms, wasn’t ready for a rocking chair or playing checkers. When he graduated from high school (where he was the feature editor for the school newspaper) his ambition was to go to journalism school and become a writer. But World War II intervened, he became a navy officer and his career took a different path. Over the years he developed a national reputation in natural gas engineering and ended up in international business. He helped develop the natu-ral gas industries in Western Europe and in Australia and New Zealand. Upon return to the United States and Nashville, he was asked by Governor Dunn to help out during the 1970’s energy crisis. As head of the Tennessee Energy Office he helped develop some of the first energy conservation measures in the country. Later he became a tenured faculty member at the Belmont School of Business and took the Nashville Business Incubation Center at Tennessee State from concept to international recognition. Kroeger moved to Franklin in 2002 and thought he was ready to move toward retirement. He joined his wife and helped her develop a successful career in real estate where she eventually formed her own company; Magnolia Realty Company. Last year he convinced her to think about slowing down. Several people told him he should write a book about his life experiences. His lifetime dream to write emerged and he sat down at his word processor and started writing. Eight weeks later he had the manuscript completed. A first publisher rejected the manuscript but it was accepted by the second. The press release for /“Turn-ing Points – Observations from Life in the Real World”/ came out in March of 2011. The book contains 266 pages, 35 chapters with a retail price of $27.95. It is available on line from the author’s web page http://www.sbra.com/carrollkroeger or http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TurningPoints.html. He plans some book signing in the near future.

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HOA Board Meeting - April 19, 2011Monthly Board meeting - at Christ Community Church – 6:00 PM

Recreational Facility Survey Results The results of the Recreational Facility survey arein and have been validated by our Property Manager. With approximately 30% of the HOA submitting a survey,the results are:

Option 1 ($12.00/mo increase): 68%Option 2 ($5.00/mo increase): 11%Option 3 (no increase): 21% Consistent with the wishes of a substantial majority (8 out of 10 for option 1 or 2) of the respondents to the HOA survey, the Board passed a motion to move forward with a lease/purchase of the Recreational Facilities. Pending final due diligence and execution of the definitive agreements, we anticipate taking possession of the Clubhouse and property on Tuesday, May 24th, which will be the opening day for the neighborhood pools. All homeowners will have access to all of the facilities beginning on that date.

The $5.00 dues increase effective May 1st was amended and increased to $17.00 in a second Board mo-tion. Beginning May 1, the HOA’s dues will be $45.00/month ($28.00+$17.00). Sign up for auto draft or e-check (both are free) to avoid confusion on where to send payment and how much to send. A revised annual budget is available on the website for your review as well. Thanks to all those who participated in the survey and assisted the Board in determining the wishes of the HOA in this matter.

- HOA Board of Directors

AnnuAl BoArd ElEctions MEEting!!

Board elections will be held April 11, 2011 at 7 pm at Hunter’s Bend Elementary cafeteria.

Please plan on attending.

AnnuAl spring YArd sAlE!!

The spring yard sale will be held April 16th! Please donate unsold items to Goodwill,details at www.Fieldstone-Farms.com


You Are Cordially Invitedto the 1st Birthday of

Tuesday April 19th • 7pm - 9pm • The Fieldstone Club

Come on out and mingle with the Magnolia staff, Fieldstone Farms residentcontributors, your neighbors and some of the local advertisers

that make this magazine possible.

We will have some activities for the kids!

Beer will be available for purchase at The Fieldstone Club. You may bringyour own wine. The Fieldstone Club will provide wine glasses for a

$5 corking fee.

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Magnolia’s May Issue Deadline Information

Contributor Space Reservation: April 11th - As always, Magnolia is here to serve your community. Please feel free to con-tribute just about anything that is positive in nature. Please make sure to reserve your space by the 11th to make sure that we get you in! Contribution space is always FREE to residents of Fieldstone Farms.Contributor Submission Deadline: April 18th - Please make sure that all of your text and photos are in to us by the 18th for a timely distribution.New Advertiser Space Reservation: April 11th - If you are a new advertiser and wish to get a spot in the May issue, please contact us by the 11th. Space is limited and you are welcome to contact us after the 11th, but we may be sold out! If you would like for Magnolia’s Art Department to design your artwork for FREE, please contact us as early as possible to allow us enough time to get it perfect for you.Advertiser Artwork Deadline: April 18th - If you will be submitting your own Camera Ready artwork, please have it in to us by the 18th.

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