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Letter From The Publisher

Happy Thanksgiving y’all! It is the season of shorter days, colder nights, turkey and family. As I reflect on the course that my life is taking me, there are several things to be thankful for. Of course my wonderful family is first on the list. Sally, Joshey, Mom, John,

Kris & Al are my rocks and their unwavering support makes it possible for me to even have a venue in which to write this. I am proud to be a part of a family that has kept its bond strong throughout the years and I am extremely thankful for them. This issue is pretty heavy with Thanksgiving material. But, please remember that Veteran’s Day is in November as well. If there is one thing that we, as a country, can agree on is that we are most thankful to those that have served or are serving in our Armed Forces. If it weren’t for the valor of our veterans, we may not have a Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate at all. It sad-dens me to think that during our Thanksgiving dinners, there will be a large number of veterans with no where to go. There are several ways that we can show them that they are not forgotten and that we are as thankful for them as a country should be. Contact your local V.F.W., American Legion, Veteran’s Affairs or any service that caters to the needs of veterans and ask how you can help. Last, but certainly not least, we are thankful to you Fieldstone Farms and to our wonderful advertisers for allowing us to print this publication every month. We are proud to be able to serve you!

“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” ~W.J. Cameron

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Contents

6Thanks-Giving • by Phil Leftwich

7Real Estate

8Cuddle Companions • Arial

9Dia De Los Muertos • by David Jay

10Thank You Neighbors • Virginia P. Lodge

12The Fieldstone View • with Maria Dinoia

14Community Calendar

16Teacher’s Corner • Kristi Carré

17Wellness • by Scott Fishkind

19Monthly Message • Brian Bachochin

20Gettin’ Crafty • Alison Carré

18Hot Shots Jump Rope Team

21Business Buzz • Mac’s Harpeth Bikes

22Fieldstone Financial • Thomas Hall

CreditsJoshua CarréPublisher

Every Aiden ThomasEditor

Sally CarréAdvertising Director

Joshua CantuCreative Consultant

Kathryn FitchAccount Executive

ContributorsKristi CarréDavid JayAlison Carré

Fieldstone Farms ContributorsPhil LeftwichJeannie LeochaVirginia P. LodgeThomas Hall

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Thanks-GivingBy Phil Leftwich

There’s a story that early on a Thanksgiving morning a mother, daughter, and grandmother gathered in the kitchen to prepare a large ham as the main course for their after-

noon dinner. The daughter had begun whacking away with a large cleaver on the bone portion of the ham shoulder when her young daughter asked a simple question. “Mom, why do you chop off that part of the ham?” Her mother stopped chopping, wiped her brow, pointed to Grandma and answered, “Because that‘s how my mom taught me to do it.” Grandma was a little confused. “I did?” she replied. “Yes, mom,” her daughter said. “Why that’s a fool thing to do! It wastes some of the best part of the meat,” her mother scoffed. But then a realization began to set in of the days when her daughter was about the same age as her granddaughter. Grandma laughed out loud and solved the mystery. “I did it that way because I didn’t have a pan big enough to fit an entire ham!” And, so, the tradition carried forward from one generation to the next. Traditions. They are a good thing even if we forget how they began, or why we continue them. They bring a sense of order to our lives, some fond expectations, and the hope that persists by being together in community. In the musical Fid-dler on the Roof, Tevye reminds his village of the “balance” tradi-tion gives to our common life together. It’s interesting the way our traditions, especially around holi-days, get carried on, often with great sentimentality as we long for moments when families are all together, life is at peace, and there’s enough joy to go around to let us pause and be thankful. The images of a Currier and Ives world still linger in our lives, or we long for the lyrics, “Over the river and through the woods to Grandfather’s house we go.” Maybe some of us see in our mind’s eye the Norman Rockwell painting titled Freedom from Want with the turkey being set upon the dining room table where the family is gathered around in hungry expectation. These are wonderful images of earlier times. Henry Ford, however, and the invention of the automobile assembly line prob-ably were the beginning to the end of scenes of sleighs sliding rhythmically behind the footsteps of a team of horses over snow

packed roads. The closest we come to seeing such images these days are the Clydesdales in the Budweiser ads that get rolled out again every Christmas season. Thanksgiving ranks as the “most traveled” holiday in American life. We do that now via an interstate highway system that seems a bit dated since its construction began during the Eisenhower administration. More planes and airports will be filled to capacity on November 24th than any other day of the year. The means of travel have swept away the peace-ful Thanksgiving images of our yesterdays. Many of today’s traditions have been set for us by TV rituals of pro football and afternoon naps from too much turkey and the effects of tryptophan. If we stay at home and do not travel for the holiday then we may find ourselves in long distance calls to family and friends who are far away. Or perhaps we’ll even spend

some time “Skyping” with one another face-to-face. Our world has become flatter and faster with the advent of technology that moves us at warp speed. Most of us carry the capacity in our pockets, pocketbooks, or on our belts, of phones that can connect us in seconds to those we love. Ours is the world of the “Worldwide Web” and “friending” one another on Facebook or Twitter. What are your Thanksgiving traditions? Do they include tak-ing the time to actually ponder the many things for which we can be thankful? Where will you find yourself on November 25th? Far away traveling to be with family or friends, or hosting them in your home? Or will you find yourself struggling to feel thankful because of an empty chair at your table this year? Turkey, dressing, and all of the fixings cannot replace the empti-ness some will feel. But Thanksgiving is com-ing. It’s been a national holiday since the presidency of Franklin

Delano Roosevelt who declared the fourth Thursday of every No-vember as a day to commemorate those early scenes of Pilgrims who set out on a journey to find religious freedom from persecu-tion. So many others followed them into this “salad bowl” of a nation like no other nation on earth that our ways of celebrating stretch beyond images of traditions of ham and turkey adorn-ing table tops to many foods, many languages, many heritages, and many religions. “Thanks-giving” is never the monopoly of culture or faith though, but a natural human instinct to pause for a moment, or a day, and to reflect on the good things in our lives. Whether we feast on turkey or sushi, Thanksgiving Day is set aside as a day of remembering our heritage and giving thanks. So pause this Thanksgiving and spend a few moments being thankful. That’s what the holiday is really all about. Have a good Thanksgiving!


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We would like to introduce you “Arial”, one of our AKC Reg-istered Bulldogs - Avalons High Above the Clouds. Arial came to her “forever home” with us in April. She

was 10 months old. We saw Arial as a puppy and promptly fell in love with her, but she was destined to live in Florida. So, off she went to her new home, and we returned to ours. The months passed by, and we were busy with our new boy, Adam, and plan-ning a breeding for Sophie, our two year old.My good friend Carol called and I decided to go to

Alabama to help her with her new litter of bulldog puppies.After two days of ‘round the clock puppy care, I was getting ready to go home. Carol said she needed my advice on something and asked me to meet her outside. Imagine my surprise when she came around the house with Arial !!! She asked me what I thought about her, and I didn’t hesitate...she was still my favorite of that lit-ter...she was BEAUTIFUL. We agreed to co-own her and decided she would come home to live with us in Franklin. The rest is his-tory. Everyone who sees her loves her, and she loves being the center of attention! Arial adjusted quickly to her new home, and after working with her for only a few weeks, she went out and won Best Puppy, both days, in Cincinnati ! That was Memorial Day weekend. On the 4th of July, she took Winners for her first points. She has a real love for those holiday shows. Arial won her first major dog show on Labor Day!!! I told you she liked those holi-days...:-)

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Dia De Los Muertosby David Jay

I have always been fascinated with the Hispanic holiday of Día de los Muertos which translates into “Day of the Dead” in English. Most people who hear this who are not familiar with the holiday think it to be some kind of Hallow-een type event. Although the day is filled with a signature type of art mostly consisting of skeletons and skulls, it is not a holiday meant to scare but rather to remember and celebrate the lives of one’s ancestors. The Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico can be traced back to the indigenous cultures. Rituals celebrating the deaths of ancestors have been observed by these civi-lizations perhaps for as long as 2,500–3,000 years. In the pre-Hispanic era, it was common to keep skulls as trophies and display them during the rituals to symbolize death and rebirth. The festival that became the modern Day of the Dead fell in the ninth month of the Aztec calendar, about the beginning of

August, and was celebrated for an entire month. The festivities were dedicated to the god known as the “Lady of the Dead”, corresponding to the modern Catrina. In most regions of Mexico, November 1 honors children and infants, whereas de-ceased adults are honored on November 2. This is indi-cated by generally referring to November 1 mainly as Día de los Inocentes (“Day of the Innocents”) but also as Día de los Angelitos (“Day of the Little Angels”) and November 2 as Día de los Muertos or Día de

los Difuntos (“Day of the Dead”). On November 2nd, people go to cemeteries to be with the souls of the departed and build private altars containing the favor-ite foods and beverages as well as photos and memorabilia of the departed. The intent is to encourage visits by the souls, so that the souls will hear the prayers and the comments of the living directed to them. Celebrations can take a humor-ous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed. In modern Mexico, this name is sometimes replaced with the term Flor de Muerto (“Flower of the Dead”). These flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to the offer-ings. Toys are brought for dead children (los angelitos, or “the little angels”), and bottles of tequila, mezcal or pul-que or jars of atole for adults. Families

will also offer trinkets or the deceased’s favorite candies on the grave. Ofrendas are also put in homes, usually with foods such as candied pumpkin, pan de muerto (“bread of the dead”), and sugar skulls and beverages such as atole. The ofrendas are left out in the homes as a welcoming gesture for the deceased. Some people believe the spirits of the dead eat the “spiritual essence” of the ofrendas food, so even though the celebrators eat the food after the festivities, they believe it lacks nutritional value. Pillows and blankets are left out so that the deceased can rest after their long journey. In some parts of Mexico, such as the towns of Mixquic, Pátzcuaro and Janitzio, people spend all night beside the graves of their relatives. In many places, people have picnics at the grave site as well. A common symbol of the holiday is the skull (colloqui-ally called calavera), which celebrants represent in masks, called calacas (colloquial term for “skeleton”), and foods such as sugar or chocolate skulls, which are inscribed with the name of the recipient on the fore-head. Sugar skulls are gifts that can be given to both the living

and the dead. Other holiday foods include pan de muerto, a sweet egg bread made in various shapes from plain rounds to skulls and rabbits, often decorated with white frosting to look like twisted bones. Although I don’t go as far as build-ing the alter, I have always enjoyed the artwork and importance of a day to remember and to celebrate the family trees from which we have descended. I always like to take a part of the day and send out a little Thank You to those that have made it pos-sible for me to exist.

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I want very much for my neighbors, who are my heroes, to receive the recognition they deserve for the amazing and selfless acts they did for me last week.

I have not been physically well for many months now, thus I haven’t been able to maintain my house or my yard very well. I told my kind neighbor, Jennifer Sigler, a few weeks ago that I was so sorry for how bad my yard looked. A few days later I ended up hiring a crew to put my front yard back into a decent state of landscaping. Jennifer came to my house later and said that she and some others had been planning on doing that very thing for me. Then she suggest-ed that they do my backyard instead that coming weekend, right after the F.F. yard sale. I was blown away by her offer! She also said that her husband, Ken, loves to organize things and that he would be happy to move some furniture around for me now that 2 of my children have moved out. I think it was last Friday night that my neighbors Ken Sigler and his wife Jennifer, along with Eric Watson, came

to my home and moved all the furniture in my home that I needed to make an upstairs bedroom into a study. A few other guys on my block also offered to help, but they weren’t needed due to limited space in my upstairs. After that, Ken told me not to come upstairs until he told me to. I knew he was going to work on my son’s room which was a total disaster area, and when I questioned him on what he was about to undertake, Ken just said “Don’t worry, this is therapy for me!”. Over an hour later Ken and Jennifer told me I could look at my son’s room; it was like a miracle had taken place in it! They had rearranged, organized, cleaned and vacuumed that room to the point that it just about could have been a picture in a magazine. They even moved furniture to cover up the larger-than-a-tennis ball-sized holes in the walls! I was blessed beyond words by this, but that was just a sample of what they and two other couples, Eric and Brooke Watson and Mindy and Shan Carpenter, did the next afternoon. They all, with their young children, came to my backyard after the yard sale and with many yard tools in hand, spent hours, until it was too dark to work any longer, pruning, trimming, weeding (we’re talking weeds so large I thought they were trees!) and just generally taming my back-yard jungle into a usable and manageable space. And THEN they all brought me balloons and a birthday cake! They gave me the best birthday present I could imagine, and I just want to publicly acknowledge and thank them for their tremen-dous and totally unexpected blessing and gift!!!

Magnolia Spotlight

Thank You Neighbors!by Virginia P. Lodge


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The Fieldstone Viewwith Maria Dinoia

Question: In the spirit of Thanks-giving,

what are you most thankful for this year?

“This Thanksgiving finds me being thankful for so many things! At the top of my list would be Connor and Miller; my two healthy, beautiful boys; the love and support of my family and friends; my wonderful neighborhood where my bunco group makes me laugh so hard; and most importantly, my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”~TIFFANY GREEN

“I am so thankful for my beautiful and loving wife. My three wonderful daughters. Most importantly I am most thankful for God and my faith.” ~JASON DeFRANCO

“I am so thankful to have my whole family together for Thanksgiv-ing this year. My girls are very excited to spend time with their cousins from Missouri.”~LAURA DANNEMILLER

Maria Dinoia is a part-time freelance writer who happily resides in Fieldstone Farms with her husband and three kids.

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The Fun Time instructors are experts at making fitness, learning, tumbling and coordination extreme-ly FUN! Everything in the bus is specially designed for kids 2-7 years old. We will bring the Fun Time Bus to either your home or another location of your choice. We just

need a flat place to park. Our Fun Instructors will entertain and guide the children so that you can enjoy your time with all the parents while the kids are on the bus. The bus is air conditioned

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preschools, daycare centers, and birthday parties. We are perfect for your next church social, corporate outing, tail gate party, grand opening, mothers day out social, sports event/tournament, festival, and any other event that you need some entertainment for the kids. Please visit www.FunTimeBus.com or call (615) 517-4755 for more information. We look forward to keeping all the kids entertained at your next event!


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November 2010Local Events

Tue 2ndReal Food Farms CSA Pick-up

Tue 2ndWillow House Open House

The Fieldstone Club10 am - 1pm & 4pm - 7pm

Proceeds will be going to 2011 FHS Project Graduation

Fri 5thWine Down Main Street

Downtown Franklin7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sat 6th - Sun 7thThe Fieldstone Club’s 4th Annual

Holiday BazaarCall the Club if you want to be a vendor!

790-9124Sat 13th

Connect Race For The Cape 5K Rolling Hills Community Church, Franklin

www.connectrace.net/FranklinSun 14th

Communiitty BandFranklin Recreation Complex

1120 Hillsboro Road3:00 PM

Tue 16thReal Food Farms CSA Pick-up

Fri 19th - Sun 21stThe Lollipop Market

Christmas & Toy Consignment SaleCool Springs YMCA

Tue 30thReal Food Farms CSA Pick-up

WCS District CalendarTue 2nd

No School(Election Day)

Wed 24th - Fri 26thNo School

(Thanksgiving Break)All calendar content is not verified and is

subject to change without notice.

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




Parade Day U.S. Marine Corps Established

Established by Congress in 1775.

National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

America Recycles Day

World Hello Day

Mark Twain’s BirthdayBorn in 1835

Take A Hike Day

Stop the Violence Day National Cashew Day Zachary Taylor’s BirthdayThe 12th President of the

U.S.A. Born in 1784.

King Tut’s Tomb OpenedIn 1922.

Stay At Home Because You’re Well Day.

FIELDSTONE FARMS

HOA BoardMeeting 6pm

Christ CommunityChurch

World Vegan Day Día de los Muertos Sandwich DayBirthday of John Montague, the creator of the sandwich.

Daylight Savings Time Ends X-Ray Day

The day the X-ray was discovered in 1895.

3pm - Zumba at The Fieldstone Club







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U.S. Marine Corps Established

Established by Congress in 1775.

Mickey Mouse’s BirthdayCreated in 1928.

Take A Hike Day

Zachary Taylor’s BirthdayThe 12th President of the

U.S.A. Born in 1784.

Avaition MonthGood Nutrition Month

National Adoption MonthFIELDSTONE FARMS

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



9:30 am - Power Sculpt at The Fieldstone Club




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National Donut DaySandwich DayBirthday of John Montague, the creator of the sandwich.

First Wagon Train Reached California

Basketball Day

First Balloon Crosses the Pacific In 1981.

Fantasia ReleasedBy Walt Disney in 1940.

Gettysburg Address Delivered in 1863 by

President Lincoln.

National Cake Day Pins and Needles Day

Mexican Revolution Day


Teacher’s Corner

“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.” ~Carl Jung

In this time of Thanksgiving, I think back to teachers that have touched my life, and the ones that inspired me to become a teacher. My first grade teacher, Mrs. Plunkett, was always ready to help me, and do what she needed to do to make sure I learned the important things. She was also my swimming teacher during the summer! When I was going to school to become a teacher, I had to observe teachers in the classroom. I chose Mrs. Plunkett because I always remembered her. I wasn’t even sure if she was still teaching (she was old when I had her!), but I went to my old elementary school and asked the secretary (the same secretary as when I was there 20 years earlier!) if she was there. Mrs. Plunkett walked into the office, and said, “Kristi Carré! You look exactly the same, just bigger!” I always felt a special connec-tion to her, and it seemed the same for her. Imagine the number of students she must have had in the many years of teaching, maybe close to 900, and she remembered me! Mrs. Plunkett was someone who touched the human feelings. She will always be remembered as my favorite teacher.

Mrs. Plunkettby Kristi Carré

Activity of the MonthGrocery Store Thanksgiving Math

With your child, plan out what you will need to buy for a full Thanksgiving dinner. List all the ingredients, and how many

of each item is needed. After you have your list completed, take your child to a

grocery store, and find the price for each item. At home, your child can add up the prices for each item, then add up the

total. Your child can glue the list to a large piece of construction

paper, and decorate the paper with pictures of Thanksgiving food.

Hang up the paper as part of your Thanksgiving decorations!

Kristi Carré hold a Master’s Degree in Teaching with an

emphasis in Reading and is a Fourth Grade teacher in the

Franklin Special School District P090120 06/09

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Wellness

In a previous article I used an example of how important it is to create flexibility in one’s tight areas and strengthen their weak ones in order to help create muscular balance. In this article

we’ll speak more specifically about flexibility as a key component to fitness. Most people typically have some type of muscle imbalance(s). This may be due to a variety of reasons such as performing repetitive tasks, hours spent sitting in front of a computer or driving, previous injuries or just being sedentary. Any and all of these things could contribute to muscle imbalances which will likely have a direct impact on our posture. Likewise, our posture in and of itself can contribute significantly to these imbalances. Holding our bodies in less than optimal posi-tions for hours throughout the day (not to mention awkward sleeping positions) is a form of repetitive stress that can negatively alter our physical structure. In many cases, the cause of these issues can be determined based on the person’s injury history, lifestyle, leisure activities and occupational stressors. Even apparently healthy activities can create imbalances if they are repetitive or one-side dominant. Examples of these types of activities are golf, tennis, or even bowling among others.Regardless of how these imbalances were created, they should be dealt with before putting any significant exercise stress on one’s body. If one has any pain that is a concern, they should first be evaluated and treated by a healthcare professional before moving into an exercise program. A common issue for many folks is an overall feeling of discom-fort and stiffness in their bodies that prevents them from feeling or moving well. Fortunately, these types of issues can often be helped by a blend of gentle movement, various flexibility tech-niques and easy to moderate resistance training to create overall musculoskeletal balance. The body is incredible adaptable and I’ve seen clients go from feeling sluggish, tight and having low energy levels to rapidly transforming how they move while increasing their energy levels in a relatively short amount of time. Flexibility is a key factor to their success! There are two main categories of flexibility that we’ll be dis-cussing. The first is “Stretching” and the other is “Self-Myofascial Release” (SMR). I’ll discuss stretching for the remainder of this article and SMR in the next article. I do want to point out though that typically SMR, when utilized, is performed before stretching (but since stretching is much more familiar to most folks I thought it made the most sense to start there). Static, Active and Dynamic stretching are the three most com-mon types utilized. Static stretching is the most familiar type. You gently move to the point of slight tension and hold for a minimum of 20 seconds. Static stretching can help correct muscle imbalances since it can help create more permanent types of changes to the tissue

affected. Active stretching (technically called “Active Isolated Stretch-ing”) is performed by moving to the point of slight tension but only holding for about 2 seconds before releasing it to the start posi-tion. You would then repeat this for several repetitions. This type of stretching is an excellent pre-activity warm-up but it can also be combined with Static Stretching during the cool-down. Dynamic stretching uses force and momentum to move through a joint’s available range of motion. This is a more ad-

vanced technique which is also used as a pre-activity warm-up and especially helpful for preparing for activities at a higher level of intensity. Some examples of Dynamic Stretching are bodyweight squats and lunges as well as whole body movements using a medicine ball. One very important point I want to make is that stretching should generally follow some gentle warm-ups rather than being used as the warm-up itself. Studies have shown that an elevation in core body temperature of as

little as 1 to 3 degrees increases muscle elasticity and diminishes stiffness. Examples of a common pre-stretch warm-up would be gentle walking or slowly pedaling on an exercise bike (with very light re-sistance). I personally like to use “Three Dimensional Warm-ups” which incorporates various small and gentle movement patterns for both the lower and upper body.

Flexibility Part 1by Scott Fishkind

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Hot Shots Jump Rope Team

The Hot Shots Jump Rope Team, now in its 8th year, is made up of 3rd through 9th grade students, under the leadership of

Coach Lisa Arnold. The team demonstrates advanced rope skipping skills (single, partner, double dutch, long rope) at various schools and community events to promote the sport’s incredible health benefits. They also compete at the regional and national level. Along with their public performances and competitions, the Hot Shots set an admirable example of community service

following the flood in May. The team hosted a 2-day bake sale, raised close to $3,000, purchased Publix gift cards with the money, and went door-to-door distributing the gift cards to those families in Fieldstone Farms who were affected by the flood. Jump Rope For Heart is a valuable program that promotes physical activity, heart healthy living, and community service to students. It teaches students to set and achieve goals and discover they can make a difference. Tennessee has 6 jump rope for heart demonstration teams. These teams travel to elementary schools promoting a positive attitude and appreciation for participating in daily physical activity

for life through jumping rope.Tennessee Teams:JT Woodard Elem - ColumbiaTrenton Middle - TrentonHunters Bend Elem - FranklinVena Stuart Elem - HendersonvilleRiverdale Elem - GermantownBeech Elem - Gallatin Each year the state teams participate in a jumprope workshop to enhance their skills for school performances. On September 25th, Hunters Bend Elementary hosted the workshop led by members of the USA Jumprope Allstar Team. For more information, please contact Karen Byrd at [email protected].


Monthly Message

I know we all have our favorite holidays, and for many differ-ent reasons. But when it comes to “food holidays,” I just don’t know how you can compete with Thanksgiving. Incidentally,

when it comes to Thanksgiving, I believe that there are two kinds of people in this world: Ham people and Turkey people. As for me, I get pretty dog-gone excited about my yearly overdose on tryptophan. And let’s face it, what meal couldn’t be made better with mashed potatoes and gravy! Don’t even get me started on pumpkin pie... But, setting aside these culinary delights for a moment, there is a much more meaningful aspect to this holiday that is worth exploring. By most accounts, the first gathering, from which we derive our current Thanksgiving holiday, occurred in December of 1621. The three-day feast was called when Pilgrim and Indian alike came together to celebrate their relationship, and God’s good provi-sion. By the grace of God, and with the help of their new found friends, the Pilgrims had survived a very harsh first winter in the New World, and were now sowing and reaping their first harvest. Struggle and toil had turned to blessing, and a tradition was es-tablished to give thanks to the One who seen them through. Continuing on that thought, in Deuteronomy chapter 8, the Lord told His people to be careful not to forget Him and all that He had done to provide for them, preserve them in their 40 years of wilderness wandering, and to protect them from those who would seek their hurt. God had been good to them, and had shown Himself faithful, even supplying bread from heaven to meet their need! However, knowing their propensity to forget the Source of their provision and protection, He sought to remind them lest they should overlook the Lord to their own ruination. In fact, when God gave the Law to Moses, He included in it the observance of a number of feast days, among the purposes of which was to give the people opportunities throughout the year to remember. In the Scriptures, it becomes evident that God wants us to remember Him; what He has done, where He has brought us to, what He has delivered us from. Whether it be the feast days in the Law, stones of remembrance (Joshua 4), or the Lord’s Sup-per, God’s intention is for us to remember and acknowledge Him. I can relate to the kind of forgetfulness that God’s people dem-onstrated in times of old (Actually, I can relate to most kinds of forgetfulness - They always told me what would be the first thing to go when I got older, but I can’t remember what they said!) You wouldn’t think it could happen to someone who spends a good part of his time trying to help people know the Lord better, but I find myself, just like the Israelites, enjoying the bless-ings in my life, while somehow forgetting the Bless-er. It isn’t that I (or they) have forgotten that God is there, but rather, because my tendency is to think that what I have in life is the result of my own ambition or accomplishment, I forget that, in truth, these things are a gift from His hand. Interestingly, in that same chapter in Deuteronomy, the Lord reminded His people that even the lean times had been given as a blessing, in order that they would come to understand that though they might not always be able to count on the harvest,

they could, without fail, count on Him. As I read that passage, I think about the last few years, and how much has happened to undermine our sense of stability. Be it rising waters or a sinking economy, we recognize that security has gotten to be a scarce commodity. At the same time, I’m also reminded the same God who’s gaze never departed from the Israelites and Pilgrims, sets His watchful eye over us as well. Thanksgiving really is a wonderful holiday. It’s a blessing to be able to enjoy a tradition of (hopefully) taking a little time off from work, getting together with family and friends, enjoying each other’s company and maybe even a good meal. All that said, on this oldest of American holidays, I’d encourage you to take a moment to observe another tradition that reaches back to the very first Thanksgiving - the all too often overlooked tradition of giving thanks to the Lord, the Provider of the bounty.

Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving all!

Thankfulby Brian Bachochin

CALVARY CHAPEL FRANKLINSimply teaching the Bible...simplySunday Mornings at 9:30 am

Meeting at theThe Fieldstone Club

1530 Lexington Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37069

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

www.CalvaryChapelFranklin.com Pastor Brian Bachochin


Gettin’ Crafty

November is here! The leaves are changing, a chill is in the air, and we begin to think of families and friends getting together

to give thanks. Thanksgiv-ing is a time to reflect on the wonderful things that we can be grateful for. As we share our homes and hearts, we relish in the delights of the season- Ap-ple Pie, Turkey, Dressing, Pumpkin Pie- the list goes on and I’m getting hungry! As we decorate our tables with edible creations, we can also add a wonderful centerpiece. In this article,

I will show you how to put together a very simple centerpiece for your table, a mantle or any surface in your home that could use a little extra oomph. (Thanks to Martha Stewart!)

What you will need: Apples, Leaves, Tea Light Candles, Marker/Pen, Small Knife Choose apples in a variety of colors to mix it up. Gather the leaves from around the neighborhood.

Step 1:Begin by laying out all your items. Work at a table or kitchen counter that can get dirty. Trace the candle around the top of the apple with the marker/pen.

Step 2:Cut out the top of the apple along the line, about an inch deep.

Step 3:Place the Tea Light Candle in the cut out sec-tion of the apple. Repeat Steps 1-3 for all the apples.

Congratulations! You are ready to host a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Apples & Spice and Everything Niceby Alison Carré

Ali’s Tip:For a little extra pizzazz, use scented Tea Light Candles. A great choice would be Cinnamon or Ginger Spice. You can also add pine cones or small pumpkins.


Business Buzz

Mac’s Harpeth Bikes is the bike shop for everyone. From kids bikes to racing bikes and everything in between: hybrids for fitness or comfort, mountain bikes, BMX and freestyle bikes, and road. They even have a varied selection of used bikes. Mac, his wife and two daughters run this family friendly shop just south of Fieldstone Farms on Hills-boro Road. Since opening this past April, their focus has been that cycling should be fun. I asked Mac’s youngest daughter about their core values and she re-sponded, “Family, Fun and Fitness.” Here is what makes this the best bike shop in Franklin: Family- When you walk in you can see the family influence as his daughters’ artwork is proudly posted throughout. The shop has a great local vibe with softball jerseys from the GSAF hanging alongside bike jerseys from various charity events they have been involved in. Mac is always there to help you with everything and wants to make it conve-nient, one-stop shop. Whether you need a repair on your bike or

are looking for a new one, Mac can take care of you. One of the great things about Mac’s is that if you ride it they will repair it. In other words its no sweat if your bike is not from MHB, they‘re here to help you. This feel-good atmosphere makes MHB the shop for you. Fun- Riding a bike is as fun today as it was when you were a kid. Unfortunately, shopping for bikes can be intimidating. At Mac’s it’s all about you; they want to help you customize your ride into a comfortable pleasant experience. You should be having fun and enjoying yourself. Personal service and straightforward

guidance eliminates the guesswork of buying a bike. Fitness- Mac and his family want to want to share the value of fitness and fun with others. Biking is all about getting out there to have fun while doing good for your body. Being fit is an im-portant part of daily life for many people and riding your bike is a great way to get in your exercise. MHB makes it easier to get active with your kids by riding bikes. Whether you plan on spending hours

on the road or trails or just riding to a friends down the street, you’re on the bike and Mac’s Harpeth Bikes is here to help make it enjoyable. Family, fun and fitness is the way at MHB, just down the road next to La Hacienda.

Open late on Thursday’s to serve you. www.macsharpethbikes.com - 615-472-1002

Mac’s Harpeth BikesYour Neighborhood Bike Shop

by Emily McCabe - Page Middle School


Fieldstone Financial

It’s November and my thoughts are drifting to the upcom-ing holidays and the delicious food I get to enjoy at Thanks-giving and Christmas--as well as the upcoming Army v. Navy Football game! But enough of my holiday reflections...A question that has come my way as rates have come down is “How can I refinance my home if I don’t have any equity in my property now that my home’s value has dropped?” This issue was, in fact, the driving force behind the Making Home Affordable program that was announced in March 2009. Under the guidelines of the Making Home Affordable program, eligible homeowners can refinance the first mort-gage on their property if the first mortgage (including any refinancing costs) does not exceed 125 percent of the cur-rent market value of the home. For example, if your home is worth $200,000 but you owe $250,000 or less on your first mortgage, you may qualify. The current value of your prop-erty will be determined after you apply to refinance. Meet George and Nancy. They have steady jobs—George is an accountant employed in the healthcare indus-try and Nancy is a nurse. Like many homeowners, George and Nancy saw the value of their property decline. Due to current sales in the neighborhood, the value has declined from $400,000 to $350,000. They purchased the home with 10% down and took out an 80% first mortgage at $320,000 and a 10% Heloc (interest only) at $40,000. After a couple years, the first mortgage has only been paid down to $316,000 and the second is still at $40,000. They now owe $16,000 more than what the home will appraise. Prior to the Making Home Affordable program George and Nancy would have not been able to refinance. George and Nancy qualify to refinance as long as they meet the following requirements:

• They own a one- to four-unit home. • The loan on their home is owned or guaranteed by Fan-

nie Mae or Freddie Mac. • They are current on their mortgage payments and have

not been 30 days late making a payment within the past 12 months.

• Their first mortgage is no more than 125% of the value of their home.

Not only can George and Nancy refinance their first mort-gage, the program guidelines as outlined by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow them to refinance it at 90% LTV without mortgage insurance. Like George and Nancy, you may be able to refinance to take advantage of lower inter-

est rates. To determine if your existing mortgage is eligible, visit the Making Home Affordable website (use the loan look up tool), or contact your neighborhood mortgage banker, Thomas S. Hall Jr. at 615-525-7805. In addition to the Making Home Affordable program, homeowners with an existing FHA or VA mortgage may also be eligible for refinancing without needing an appraisal. For those homeowners that have had reduced income since their original loan was closed, there may also be options to refinance without needing income documentation. These options will depend on the mortgage you currently hold and may depend on the guidelines of your current servicer.

Making Your HomeAffordableby Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall is a Mortgage Banker at your local


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Whether you’re tackling a Thanksgiving turkey for the first or hun-dredth time, these top 10 tips will ensure your big bird is the best it can be.

1. Thawing a frozen turkey requires patience. The safest method is to thaw turkey in the refrigerator. Be sure to plan ahead — it takes approximately 3 days for a 20 pound turkey to fully defrost.

2. For crisper skin, unwrap the turkey the day before roasting and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.

3. Cooking times will differ depending on whether your bird was purchased fresh or frozen. Plan on 20 minutes per pound in a 350 degree F oven for a defrosted turkey and 10 to 15 min-utes per pound for fresh.

4. A turkey will cook more evenly if it is not densely stuffed. Consider adding flavor by loosely filling the cavity with aromatic vegetables — carrots, celery, onion or garlic work nicely — or by carefully tucking fresh herbs underneath the breast skin. For the stuffing lovers, cook the dressing in a casserole dish on the side.

5. For even roasting, truss your turkey.

6. Before roasting, coat the outside of the turkey with vegetable or olive oil, season with salt and pepper and tightly cover the breast with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning (it will be removed in step 7).

7. Don’t be a peeping tom (no pun intended)! Once you get the turkey in the oven, resist the temptation to open the oven door and admire your handiwork. When the oven temperature fluctuates, you’re only increasing the likelihood of a dry bird. About 45 minutes before you think the turkey is done, remove the foil from the breast to allow it to brown.

8. Remove the turkey from the oven when the deepest spot be-tween the leg and the breast reads 180 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Check the internal temperature of the stuffing as well; it should be at least 165 degrees.

9. Tent the bird with foil and let rest for about 15 minutes before carving. If you need more time to make gravy, heat up side dishes, etc., you can let the turkey set for up to an hour without losing too much heat.

10. Remember to carve your turkey with a very sharp or electric knife.

Top Ten Turkey Tips


Thanksgiving Day is one of those joyous events we celebrate with lots of love and gratitude. Its a very significant day in United States and the world over. We are happy to bring you facts asso-ciated to the Thanksgiving celebrations. These include Thanksgiv-ing turkey trivia, pilgrims, thanksgiving proclamation, thanksgiving as a national holiday and other things. These facts and trivia will not only enhance your knowledge about Thanksgiving Day, but also, let you share them with everyone who would like to enjoy the Day with more zeal and enjoyment. Happy Thanksgiving!.

Facts:

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in Novem-ber in the United States.

By the fall of 1621 only half of the pilgrims, who had sailed on the Mayflower, survived. The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to give a thanksgiving feast.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.

The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiv-ing.

The pilgrims arrived in North America in December 1620.

The Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to reach North America.

The pilgrims sailed on the ship, which was known by the name of ‘Mayflower’.

They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in the fall of 1621.

They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth, Massa-chusetts.

The drink that the Puritans brought with them in the Mayflower was the beer.

The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land.

The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, had organized the first Thanksgiving feast in the year 1621 and invited the neighbor-ing Wampanoag Indians also to the feast.

The first Thanksgiving feast was held in the presence of around ninety Wampanoag Indians and the Wampanoag chief, Massa-soit, was also invited there.

The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.

President George Washington issued the first national Thanksgiv-ing Day Proclamation in the year 1789 and again in 1795.

The state of New York officially made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817.

Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor with a magazine, started a Thanksgiving campaign in 1827 and it was result of her efforts that in 1863 Thanksgiving was observed as a day for national thanksgiving and prayer.

Abraham Lincoln issued a ‘Thanksgiving Proclamation’ on third October 1863 and officially set aside the last Thursday of No-vember as the national day for Thanksgiving. Whereas earlier the presidents used to make an annual proclamation to specify the day when Thanksgiving was to be held.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored Thursday before last of November as Thanksgiving Day in the year 1939. He did so to make the Christmas shopping season longer and hus stimulate the economy of the state.

Congress passed an official proclamation in 1941 and declared that now onwards Thanksgiving will be observed as a legal holi-day on the fourth Thursday of November every year.

Happy Thanksgiving

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