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Letter from the Publisher

As I sit here, reflecting on the past few weeks, I recall stories of great tragedy mixed with tales of great compassion. I don’t think that anybody could have predicted or expected the wall of water that invaded so many homes in

Fieldstone Farms as well as the neighboring communities that fateful first week-end of May. We are deeply saddened and are actively praying for those that were victims of the flooding. But, your sacrifice was not in vain. Sometimes it takes a tragedy to show the true colors of a community and bring people together without inhibition. The already close-knit community of Fieldstone Farms responded to this event in a way that should be studied by disaster preparedness teams all over the world. The quickness and precision of the relief effort was astonishing. Before the water had even reached its highest mark, the mostly newly appointed community leader-ship took command and control over the situation, sub-divided efforts by areas of individual expertise, rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Words that had been heard throughout the community in the weeks before, such as “proxies”, “by-laws” and “covenants”, had been replaced by words like “food”, “help” and “thanks”. Teams mobilized, neighbors reached out, strangers became friends and friends became family. Ralph Waldo Emerson states in his book Nature that “Nature is not often tricked in holiday attire”. I’ve always used this quote to describe just about every situation that I find myself in and take it to mean that Nature will not adhere to our schedules. The rains will come again. But, those same rains that caused destruction can also wash away the dust from the streets and remove those water line marks on the trees and shrubs. Nature will always clean up after itself and we, as a part of Nature, have the same inherent ability. Not only in the physical world, but also in a spiritual way. A daily opportunity to wash away old grudges and disputes. To begin each day with as fresh slate. To provide help, to begin healing and to inspire hope. You will notice that this issue is a bit different from our usual format. We felt that some of our usual sections and sto-ries would not be appropriate at this time and, instead, chose to focus on the situation at hand. We will be back to our “regularly scheduled program” for your July issue. So, please don’t be shy in contacting us to tell us how we are doing and to share your stories with the community.

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Contents

7Real Estate Facts

8Clothes & Toy Driveby Joshua Carré

11Fieldstone Bulletin Board

13Feature Story • Help, Healing and Hopeby John Michael De Marco

15Fieldstone Photosby Dale Hart

16Community Calendar

19Monthly Message • The Heart of the Stormby Pastor Brian Bachochin

20Feature Story • Among the Beech Treesby Joshua Carré

21Wellness • Exercising Our Hearts and Spirits as a Community - by Scott Fishkind

23Precious Photos by Beth Lassard

25Business Buzz Nina Foley, D.M.D.

22ReviewMagnolia House Bed & Breakfast

26Fieldstone Heroes

28Fieldstone Photosby Christi Kline

Credits

Joshua CarréPublisher

Sally CarréAdvertising Director

Joshua CantuStaff Photographer

Carré DesignsArt Direction

June Content and Photo ContributorsJohn Michael De Marco

Dale Hart Pastor Brian Bachochin

Scott FishkindBeth LassardChristi Kline

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Real Estate


Clothes & Toy Driveby Joshua Carré

It still amazes me how a few lines of text can spawn such a massive campaign. But, that’s how everything starts. With a thought, an idea, a few lines of text. Michelle Wilson of Fieldstone Farms contacted us on Wednesday, May 5th with this:

And we were off to the races. Keith and Leslie Davis offered up the Fieldstone Farms Swim & Tennis Club as a location for a Sunday drop-off with a Monday pick-up. So, with a location in place and a time frame established, Michelle and

I quickly began spreading the word. I remember thinking to myself that Saturday night, “I hope we at least get a few bags of clothes, What if nobody shows up? OMG! tomorrow’s MOTH-ER’S DAY!” (and I really did think the letters O-M-G, silly huh?). We set up early that Sunday to receive donations at noon. We watched 12:05 pm go by to the sound of crickets and with Michelle, myself and my good friend Cody in a stance

that probably resembled the big grand finale “freeze” ending of a theater production in anticipation of our first arrivals. 12:15 pm, “look, there’s

a car, and it’s turning in! Look, there’s another car. Look, there’s….five cars”. Instead of a river that took so much away over that first May weekend, this was a river of some of the most giving and compassion-ate people that I have ever met. Flowing through the driveway of the Clubhouse like it had been practiced for years. Michelle and I quickly began to form general areas for donations by category to be able to, somehow, make sense of the vast amounts that we were receiving and the rate that they were coming in. Luck-ily, some volunteers had arrived by then and dove right in. Within four hours that Mother’s Day Sunday, we had filled the entire front half of the Clubhouse with everything from high-quality clothes to toys, fresh socks, fresh undies, cleaning supplies, food, toiletries and household goods. And so the sorting began and went late into the night. Everyone scrambled home to get boxes, zip ties and anything else that would be of use. Monday started out with an early morning Facebook blast to an-nounce that we were ready to help those in need. There was still plenty of sorting to be done, so we worked away with one eye out the window, hoping that the word had gone out to the folks that need it. It hadn’t. We were the stewards of tons of supplies and didn’t have anybody to give them to. We decided to embark on a grassroots campaign to spread the word such as driving through neighborhoods, announcements at com-mand centers and going door to door in the Rebel Meadows neighbor-hood. We were overjoyed to see some people start trickling in, steadily

The Clubhouse - Sunday morning

The Clubhouse - Sunday afternoon


increasing hour by hour. It was difficult to convince the flood victims to take what they needed. Everybody had almost the same

response, “We were very fortunate. We may have lost everything, but nobody was hurt”. Even in a time of great personal tragedy, most were concerned with not taking much as to leave more for their neighbors. It was beautiful to see the great humanity that came through that room. With so much supply still on hand that Monday evening, we asked to keep it open for another day. Keith at the Clubhouse extended our stay through Friday the 14th and we are very happy to say that we were able to directly serve flood victims in the communities of Fieldstone Farms, Cottonwood, Rebel Meadows, Bellevue, Antioch, Centerville and a variety of other communi-ties that were affected. We also had several church groups and local relief organizations come by to rush things off to the neighborhoods that they were serving. We delivered the remainder of the items that were left on Friday to a storage site for dispersal by several church organizations and local flood relief organizations. There were many hands that made this possible with the endless sorting, spreading the word, off-site pick-ups and deliveries, drinks & snacks and the loading & unloading. Michelle Wilson and Magnolia would like to give a very warm Thank You to: Keith and Leslie Davis of

the Fieldstone Farms Swim & Tennis Club • Brian Bachochin and Cav-alry Chapel Franklin for providing the truck rental as well as cancelling their Wednesday night service for us to continue using the space • Patte Grant at the Clubhouse for helping with the inadvertent phone calls that came her way • Cody Leppo • Brennan Fischer • Simone Poff • Leigh Grugett • Margaret Smith • Tam Stanley • Kristi Carré • Alison Carré • Judith Carré-Strickland • Dawn Duffett • Kathleen Tilley • Leigh McGinty • Missy Mutchnik • Melissa Edwards • Anne Keener • Michele Boyette • Lindsay King • Sue Borum • Cindy Evans • Ashley Green • Kathy Har-rison • DeLanie Dargie • Mike & Kristy Rose and to all of the volunteers that help throughout the week. There are two names that don’t appear on that list because I feel that they should have their own paragraph. Fieldstone Farms own Raquel Babb (just back from volunteering in Haiti) and Su-zanne Gallent (of MyFieldstoneFarms.com fame). These two women are un-stoppable and, without a doubt, provided the brains and muscle for this operation with a burst of energy that could light up the city. Those of you who know Raquel and Suzanne know what I am about to say. They are two of the most generous and genuine people that I have had the pleasure to meet. Even when begged to stop working for the day, they would sneak in at night and continue. They were there every day, often being the first to arrive and the last to leave. Thank you very much ladies, it was an honor to work with you! Thank you to everyone in the community who donated, it couldn’t have happened without you!

The amazing Volunteers - sorting away

Suzanne & Raquel



Fieldstone Bulletin Board

Fieldstone Bulletin Board

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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

Black Cat, NO tail. Missing from The Parks since November- Please

call (615)425-6615.

Help us fight cancer through

the American Cancer Society’s

Relay for Life event on June

18 at LP Field. Be a part of

the “Believers in a Cure” Relay

team! Email team organizer Christi Sheroky at

[email protected] to

sign up or for more information.

Responsible Babysitter Available

15 year old Fieldstone

Resident seeking summer babysitting

opportunity. References available.

Call 591-4837

SUMMER SERVICES AVAILABLE

*Dogwalking: pricing based on needs of pet

*Mailbox Painting/Curb Numbering: $10.00 per mailbox/$5.00

more for curb numbering (supplies and labor included)

*Vacation Care for your home:

Includes watering plants, checking mailbox, and/or feeding pets

Prices range from $5-$8 per day or $25 to $40 per week

Contact Vaughn Hamill at [email protected] for

more information

Rent – A – TeenFor all your technological issues.

•Solve tech problems with

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This is a view of Glastonbury Drive as photographed by Fieldstone Farms resident Sally Higgs during that first weekend of May 2010. We debated on whether or not to include any photos

of the actual flood. We ended up agreeing that this photo will be the only flood photo that you will see in this issue as to provide a printed record. Our hearts go

out to everyone that was affected.


Help, Healing and HopeBy John Michael De Marco

Suburban life, interrupted. Friday night, April 30, we went to sleep in our comfortable homes with the forecast of a rainy weekend but normalcy on our minds. By Sunday night, the context of anything resembling normal had been ripped away like a light-weight swing set caught in five feet of storm water. But soon afterwards a deeper, sometimes elusive shade of normal settled across the Fieldstone Farms neighborhoods: an expression of what the truest, most meaningful kind of community can be. We had caught glimpses of it plenty of times before—but now it manifested itself in powerful, transforming ways. This force to be reckoned with had and continues to have a name. Compassion. Before our family moved to Franklin a few years ago, we lived in Central Florida and had the privilege of surviving that crazy September of 2004 when several hurricanes ripped through our city. As with these recent floods, we were lucky to be relatively unscathed. Neighbors hired contractors to fix their roofs and life went on as usual. As I look back at the 2004 Florida hurricanes through the lens of the 2010 Tennessee floods, I marvel at the speed with which compassion invaded Fieldstone in the form of help. “Strangers” eschewed the silliness of that label and became friends, address-ing real needs without the expectation of anything in return. They tore out soaked duct work and drywall; ripped up flooring; donated clothing and food and toys; and provided listening ears and shoul-ders upon which others could cry. Families who had lost so much realized they had things that no floods could drench, destroy or wash away: relationships that mattered. Such help didn’t immediately solve all of the practical, frustrat-ing and financial problems brought by the flooding; but it served as the expediting catalyst for a crucial dynamic that can and must follow the pain of such loss.It paved the way for healing. To fully drink the compassion of another, to taste the sweet nectar of genuine help, is to embark upon the healing journey that reminds a person that life is richer than personal property, pos-sessions or even comfort. Healing often is delayed after tragedy strikes. The compassionate help poured out upon our community has given us permission to begin to heal even if our personal sur-roundings remain in disarray. And this sensation of healing, the feeling of scabs slowly crawl-ing across open wounds with the promise of fresh, smooth skin—this leads to yet another state of mind that would be impossible without the help and healing set in motion by compassion flowing from the best of a human being’s potential. That state of mind is hope, and hope is where we can now take the risk of fully planting ourselves because hope is the way forward. At its core, the human spirit is naturally optimistic because anything alive gravitates toward growth. To grow is to become

something more than what you are at the moment—in physical, emotional, intellectual or spiritual ways. The promise of growth as indigenous to existence is the foundation of hope, the encour-agement that there will be a pathway through the uncertainty, an ordering from within the chaos and clutter. Things come full circle. We manifest compassion and help one another because of our inclination to grow. Helping deepens our character, clarifies our perspective, and releases some of our stronghold on ego and possessions. The healing that flows from helping enables growth to shrug off the illusion of circumstantial stagnation. And we gain confidence to hope again because as long as we have life and the chance to be a part of a community that matters, there is a new day that awaits us on safe, dry land. The ongoing challenge as the weeks march toward summer is that we continue to live out the cycle of help, healing and hope among one another—and not become distracted by our own interests and ambitions to the extent that we convince ourselves that we have secured that previous version of “normal.” If we get wrapped up in ourselves again, we run the risk of not only failing to help but forgetting that the need to help still remains. This will short-circuit the healing process that so many have begun, and lessen the sense of hope for those still digging out from the dam-age and disarray. As we persevere, help, healing and hope can re-define what it means for Fieldstone Farms to be “normal.” Perhaps we’ll be more naturally intentional now about neighborhood block parties; about working more closely together to solve pressing issues such as community pool usage and codes; and about reaching out to the quiet neighbor whom no one else seems to really know. These unexpected flood waters certainly have changed many of our circumstances for the worse, at least temporarily, but could have the long-term benefit of enhancing our character for the best.

John Michael De Marco is a Fieldstone Farms-based writer, leadership consultant, coach and speaker. For more

about John, visit www.johnmichaeldemarco.com


My Dad Is My Hero

This world has many heroes,you’d know most of them by name.

It’s apparent that they gave their best,and they deserve their fame.But among all of the hero’s,

this world has ever had,There’s not one that I admire more,

than my precious dad.He’s more than just a hero,he never looks for praise.

He’s heroic in his quiet strength,and in his caring ways.

He may not be as famous,as those you hear about or see.

But he’s everything and so much more,a hero ought to be.

He keeps his word, it’s good as gold,on this you can depend.

He’s honest and he’s loyal too,I’m proud that he’s my friend.

When I hear about a hero,and the special things they’ve done,

It reminds me of my father,for he is the greatest one...

Happy Father’s Day!


Photos by Dale Hartof Fieldstone Farms


Community Calendar

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June 2010Local June Events

Every Tuesday in JuneThe New Tuesday Farmer’s Market

Begins 3 pm-6:30 pmThe Factory @ Franklin

June 4th - 5thArt Fusion 2010 - 4th Annual Visual &

Performing Arts FestivalThe Factory @ Franklin

June 4th - 19thPull-Tight Theater

“Father of the Bride”Evening performances at 7:30 pm, Sunday

matinees at 2:30 pm.June 5th - 6thThe Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Wil-liamson County will host its 35th annual Town

& Country Tour of Homes Contact : 615.591.8500

June 6thBrentwood Summer Concerts,

Little Texas will perform Sunday at 7 p.m. at Crockett Park’s

Eddy Arnold Amphitheatre. All concerts are free.

June 18thAmerican Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

event on June 18 at LP Field.Be a part of the “Believers in a Cure” Relay

team! Email team organizer Christi Sheroky at [email protected] to sign up or for

more information.June 18th - July 10th

Boiler Room Theatre“Nine - The Musical”

www.boilerroomtheatre.comJune 26th

Knot Awards BanquetPull-Tight Theaterwww.pull-tight.com

June 27thHenpeck Market- Live Bluegrass

2-hour show starts promptly at 5:30PM

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

Fieldstone Farms

Flag Day

Summer Solstice

HOA BoardMeeting Little House Animal Hospital

Blood Drive: 2 - 7 pm791-9148

Oscar The Grouch’sBirthday

(Sesame Street)

D-Day Anniversary1944

Donald Duck’s BirthdayDebuted in1939

June Carter-Cash’s Birthday

1929

Melody for Happy Birthday SongWritten in 1859 Superman’s Birthday


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Great Outdoors MonthNational Rose Month

International Childhood Cancer Campaign 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

MiscellaneousRecycling.............................790-5848Senior Services....................376-0102Voter Registration.................790-5711Chamber of Commerce.........794-1225

Summeris the season to..

mobilemusicacademy.com

Start new in-home music lessons

Little House Animal Hospital Blood Drive: 2 - 7 pm

791-9148

For the latest Fieldstone FarmsNews and Information, please visit

www.MyFieldstoneFarms.com

First U.S. SpacewalkBy Ed White in 1965.

First Ford Made.Henry Ford made his first operational car in

1896.World Environment

Day

Donald Duck’s BirthdayDebuted in1939

The Baseball Invented1839

International Picnic Day

Tasmanian Devil’s Birthday

Debuted in 1954

June Carter-Cash’s Birthday

1929

U.F.O. DayFirst documented UFO

sighting on this day.Bicycle Patented

In 1819

Superman’s Birthday

This is a scanned photo of a picture found by Suzanne Gallent on the kid’s coloring table after the HOA’s Special Meeting on Thursday, May 6th at the Fieldstone Farms Club.

Artist unknown.


Monthly MessageThe Heart of the Stormby Pastor Brian Bachochin Just a few weeks ago, many people in our Tennessee family had a very rough go of it as the rains fell, the waters rose and a significant portion of Nashville found itself heavily flooded. Even here in our own Fieldstone Community, many families were affected, some even needing to be evacuated from their homes. As I ventured out periodically during that weekend, I, like so many others, was shocked at how much and how quickly these storms were having an impact! Storms like these bring challenges on many levels. Of course, if you’ve suffered personal loss during the flooding, then on a practical level, it can be a real battle just working to get things back to something resembling normalcy. But times like these can also produce another kind of challenge as well. Facing the kinds of hardships that many have in these recent days can also bring challenges to our faith; our belief that God is good, and whether or not He re-ally is in control. Storms in life will do that. However, storms can also draw us near to God, and often, they even become the opportunity that He will use to draw near to us; turning our darkest hours into moments of shining clarity. When Jesus’ disciples found themselves in their boat on the sea of Sea of Galilee, with the winds and waves over-whelming them, the Son of God went to them (even walking on water to get to them), got into the boat with them, and silenced the storm (Matt. 14:22-33). Having rescued them, Jesus asked His disciples why they had doubted - asking them, in essence: “Do you know that you really can trust me?” It was in the midst of those circumstances that they discovered that the Lord was not only watching over them, but that He was also a very present help in a time of very dire need (Psalm 46). It was a valuable lesson that would serve them later, even though they may not have under-stood why God allowed this experience right now. The “why’s of God” are often beyond us (Isaiah 55:8-9), but He does promise to always be near those who call upon Him (Psalm 145:18). Through my own experiences, I’ve learned that sometimes the Lord will not simply seek to satisfy us with explanations, but will rather comfort us with His prom-ises. If you’re among those who have been hit hard by the flooding, I wish I could help you make sense of what you’re going through. I will try to encourage you though, by saying that “Mother Nature” may have brought down the rains, but Father God is always able to lift our eyes, heal our hearts,

renew our hope and restore our lives. He can bring beauty for ashes and joy for mourning (Isaiah 61:3). I pray that the same God Who can calm the storms will bring you His peace in these days as well.

Brian Bachochin is the Pastor ofCalvary Chapel Franklin and isa resident of Fieldstone Farms

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& Kid’s events & groups


It was around 1790 when a man named Perkins first rode into the area that now includes Fieldstone Farms. His claim to this land was provided in the form of a Revolution-ary War Land Grant from the State of Virginia for 420 acres. Perkins selected the Beech trees from a pristine grove along the Harpeth River, some of which can still be found in the grove of four or five giant trees. He set out with axe in hand to fall the timber, split the logs and hand-hew them to erect as a home for his family. For over 200 years, that log home was shelter to a succession of farming families that celebrated the good times and endured the bad. They weather the storms as well as the droughts, married, raised chil-dren and died in that log home. The home stayed in the Perkins family for three generations and was then sold to William “Yankee” Smith and was once known as “Yankee Smith’s Place”. Subsequent owners over that 200 year period include Berry, W.S. and T.J. Hamilton, E.E. Green and Mr. Enis Murrey. F.M. Bass and Cecil Sims purchased what had become a 650 acre farm in 1929 with Cecil Sims becoming the sole owner of the remain-

ing 420 acres ten years later. At that time, the house was dismantled, the logs numbered and reas-sembled on the present site of the Fieldstone Farms Club for a summer home and weekend retreat. Doors and the wood frame on the old house were

used by local craftsmen. The stones used for the foundation came from the fields. All of the four Sims children and ten grandchildren spent their summers here and returned often for family gatherings. Ever the philanthropist, attorney and civic leader Cecil Sims bought a duplicate toy for every one that he gave his children, in order to give to children whose families could not afford them. Through clients L & N Railroad and Oman Construction, he bought his children a red caboose and another for the Boys and Girls Club of Nashville. The Sims Caboose

is still located where they originally placed it, behind the swimming pool. The last family to occupy the Perkin’s home was Shearer Irvin, his wife Grace (Susie) Sims Irvin, the daughter of Cecil Sims, and their four children. They made additions to the original home and lived there for 25 years until the home and the land that they owned were purchased along with other surrounding farms to create the Fieldstone Farms Development. When friends asked the now 83 year old Franklin resident Susie Sims Irvin if her father would be sad to see his farm sold to a developer, she explained that her father wanted his farm to provide af-fordable housing for families to enjoy the property on which his children had such wonderful memories. Now, trusted in the hands of Keith and Leslie Davis, The Fieldstone Farms Club is undergoing another transformation to keep improving that which was started over 200 years ago. The Swim and Tennis Club encompasses over nine acres with a 6,690 square foot Clubhouse (pre-viously 5,000 sq. ft. before the addition of the weight room). Structural repairs to the Main Clubhouse and Club East have been made and the facilities are being updated. Some of the recent work includes new tile and hardwood flooring in the Main Clubhouse, and a complete overhaul of the swimming pools. The hope is that The Fieldstone Farms Club will be used to continue building the sense of community that Fieldstone Farms is so well known for. Every program is being re-evaluated and features are being added that will serve the community year-round. For more information about improvements being made and ongoing opportu-nities, please visit www.FieldstoneFarmsClub.com The next time that you come by the Fieldstone Farms Club, make sure to stop in the Sims Room to the right of the main foyer. You can still run your hands along the axe marks that Perkins hand-planed over 200 years ago from those handsome 15-foot beech logs. Framed in that room is a photo of the original home from which the logs were preserved, along with a poem written by Susie Sims Irvin to honor the legacy of her former home. The last verse reads:“These logs, these lands are your legacy, bequeathed in remembrance

of those who invested their lives here. Tend them carefully and with reverence, for there will be others yet to come.”

Susie Sims Irwin is a published author and painter. Her book, Clouds for the Table: Collected Poems and Paintings, was first published in 2001 and is available at local booksellers.

Among the Beech TreesThe History of Fieldstone Farms

by Joshua Carré

The Sims House

The Fieldstone Farms Clubhouse


Wellness

I’m writing this just one week after the historic flood devastated our area. In an instant everything changed for so many folks living in our region. Even those people, whose homes were not physically damaged, felt the visceral impact of how this storm ripped through our region and affected so many people. Almost as instantly as this disaster struck, the good people of Middle Tennessee stepped into action. There was no hesitation; no waiting for the government to come rescue us, there was no time for that. Rather, the prevailing mindset was “Where do you need me, how can I help?” and it permeated the entire area. There are countless heroic stories of rescues performed by boat owners who hitched up their trailers and headed over to wherever they could help. There were people who waded through chest and neck high water without regard for their own safety with the single minded mission of helping their fellow human beings. Further displays of courage were clearly visible as rescuers even put themselves in harm’s way to save people’s pets and horses. There was no hesitation in their hearts. As soon as the rains stopped and people could finally enter what was left of their homes, they were surrounded by people wanting to help. There was an outpouring of love that was completely unconditional and selfless. The spirit that filled the air was “we’re going to get through this TOGETHER, whatever it takes!” People got to work, first by helping people recover what was salvage-able before attacking the messy job of tearing out the wet materials. Mountains of wet carpets, sheet rock, lumber, furniture, insulation and the like began to form around every street. Everyone knew time was of the essence, it had to be done quickly in order to prevent mold and other destructive after effects that would create major health risks and structural problems. Everyone did what they could. Some took charge to help guide those who may have had little technical skills but had the heart to want to help. Others who may not have been able to do the physical work went around to make sure everyone had enough food and water to sustain them through the arduous physical task at hand. Working together, hearts beating as one, our community began the

process of restoration. I also believe it was the beginning of the process of healing for many people as well. They realized that they were not going to have to face this alone, that they were surrounded by the love and support of their neighbors near and far as people came from all over to help. While homeowners thanked those of us who helped in the clean up process, truly we were the ones who received the blessings of being able to be a part of something that was bigger than ourselves. It was also amazing to see the countless students, who came to the ravaged communities, some as groups from churches, school sports teams, or just on their own. They used their youthful energy, strength, and enthusiasm to help out with the massive effort. They showed that their generation has both the heart and spirit of community beating strongly within them! A disaster such as this can reveal the true character of a community. Based on what I’ve seen here in the last week I can honestly say that I’ve never been prouder to call myself a Tennessean, or a resident of Franklin, than I am right now. In spite of the destruction that the floods brought, there was a beauty revealed that no amount of flood waters could cover up or ever wash away! While I know there is still much work to be done to rebuild our area, I believe in my heart, that if anyone here needs any help in any way, that they will have an abundance of people saying “ Where do you need me, how can I help?” until the job is done and far into the future!God bless you all!

Exercising Our Hearts and Spirits as a Communityby Scott Fishkindof Fieldstone Farms


Bed & Breakfast Review

Located on Columbia Avenue, about two blocks down from the Carter House, is Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast. The Magnolia

flowers were in full bloom when we arrived and added a pleasant fragrance to the beautiful landscaping. The Magnolia House is owned by Jimmy and Robbie Smithson and was built in 1905 on the grounds of the historic Battle of Franklin. This Craftsman Style house had undergone two renovations; the most re-cent completed in the Spring of 1997. There are four spacious guest rooms individually

decorated and include fine linens and down comforters and pil-lows to ensure a wonderful night’s sleep. All rooms have private

baths and are tastefully decorated with antiques. The guest rooms adjoin a spacious sitting room with fireplace, furnished with books, magazines, games and refreshments. The sitting (gathering) room opens into a large sunroom for ad-ditional seating and relaxation. You will enjoy this recently added spacious sunroom with vaulted ceilings, skylights and much light for reading, playing games, watching tv or just relaxing. This room is surrounded by wraparound porches furnished with rockers and a porch swing. Freshly brewed coffee is ready by 7:00 a.m. for early risers. A full seated southern style breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. (un-less other arrangements made) in the formal dining room or the charming breakfast room. “I enjoy cooking and trying out new dishes quite often; so the menu is not planned. I try to accommo-date guests’ requests.” says Robbie. Magnolia House has four guest rooms to accommodate you in total comfort. The first guest room has a Queen size bed with a private bath complete with Jacuzzi. This room is warmly deco-rated with dark, rich colors. The second guest room also has a Queen size bed with a private bath and is decorated in lighter tones with a Victorian flair. The third guest room has a Queen size with private bath, furnished with oak high back bed, dress-ing table, desk and rocker and its own private outside entrance from the upper porch. The forth guest room is furnished with two twin beds, private shower bath and beautifully decorated with a Magnolia theme. Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place for that close to home getaway when you just need a quiet night and is also perfect for out of town guests when you don’t have the space. Magnolia House will show them the southern charm that Franklin is known for, as well as providing easy access to Down-town Franklin and all of our local attractions. Magnolia House is a Christian owned and operated business.

Magnolia House Bed & BreakfastPerfect for a close to home getawayand out of town guests

1317 Columbia AvenueFranklin, TN 37064

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In the weeks that have followed the devas-tating flooding, residents of the Volunteer State have come out in full force and shown what it means to be a Tennessean. While homes are gradually being repaired and lives are slowly get-ting back on track, many people have asked me if I knew of ways to salvage flood damaged pho-tographs. The non-profit organization Operation Photo Rescue not only has great advice on how to salvage photographs, but they also offer free restoration of photos damaged by natural disasters (their website is operationphotorescue.org). Assisting residents around the neighborhood, I witnessed several people sitting in their yards pulling pictures out of storage containers and albums, hoping to salvage whatever images they could. As a local children and family photographer and as a mother, I was heartbroken at the thought of losing precious pictures. I would love to donate five custom por-traiture sessions to Fieldstone Farm’s families that have experienced damage and loss as a result of the flood. Additionally, I will be donating all session fees received in May to local disaster relief. To get in touch with me to reserve a space for one of the free sessions or to book a session for your family, please contact me through my website at www.bethlessardphotography.com.

Precious Photosby Beth Lassardof Fieldstone Farms


Practical Information For Flooding At Home

Applying for a Duplicate (Replacement) Driver’s LicenseIf your driver license has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you may be eligible to obtain a replacement online. Obtaining a replacement license does not change the expiration date of the original issued license. To obtain a replacement license through the Internet, visit our Online Ser-vices menu (www.state.tn.us/safety/driverlicense). You may also obtain a replacement by applying in person at any driver service center.

If your temporary license or certificate for driving is lost, stolen or destroyed, you may obtain a duplicate temporary license or certificate for driving by making application only in person at any driver service center. Holders of a temporary driver license or temporary ID must provide the necessary documents indicating the extended authorized stay in the United States to renew.

You must provide:• Confirmation of proof of identity and• Required Documentation of changes (other than those needed to

correct clerical errors) in a license, temporary license or certificate for driving holder’s name, date of birth, or gender.

Replacing Birth, Death and Marriage Certificateshttp://health.state.tn.us/vr/

Replacing a PassportState Department - Passport Services, (202) 944-0430 (24 hours)

Social Security and Medicare Card Replacementwww.socialsecurity.gov - 221 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, TN 37228, (615) 736-5384

Lost Credit CardsVISA - (800) 847-2911American Express - (800) 441-0519Master Card - (800) 627-8372Discover - (800) 347-2683

Williamson County Register of Deeds1320 West Main Street, Suite 201, Franklin, TN 37064Mon-Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pmSadie Wade (615) 790-5706

Legal AssistanceContact the Tennessee Bar Association at (615) 383-7421 or (800) 899-6993. Your information will be collected and provided to disaster relief efforts once referral system in place.

FEMA Helpdesk(800) 745-0243

American Red Crosswww.redcross.com

EPA Mold Abatement Informationwww.epa.gov/mold


Business Buzz

The larger-than-life smiles that adorn the front of Dr. Foley’s dental practice in the Battlewood Shopping Center in Grassland make a bold statement about both her practice and her core values.Dr. Foley, received her dental degree from the University of Ken-tucky, and earned the title of Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2003. She opened her Grassland practice in 1994, and has received numerous awards of merit and recognition for outstanding achievement in the course of her dental career.We recently sat down with Dr. Foley and learned there’s a lot going on behind those big, warm smiles that greet you as your ar-rive at her office:Magnolia: We’ve heard several people say that you’re really passionate about what you do. What’s be-hind all that energy?Dr. Foley: I really love what I do and I enjoy going to work every day. I have an awesome staff that supports me and enables me to do all that I do -- from providing emergency relief to a patient in pain to the more in depth procedure of a full mouth rehabilitation. My staff and I see ourselves as dental advocates for each and every patient.Magnolia: What makes your dental practice different than other practices?Dr. Foley: I don’t consider my practice to be a “dental clinic”--it’s much more personal than that. I take time and listen to what my patients are saying. Then I work with my patients to find the best solutions to their individual problems. I’ve found that most patients want to feel like they have control over their situation. I give them the information they need to make smart informed decisions about their dental health. Magnolia: We take it you’ve seen some patients who have not been pleased with their prior dental experience?Dr. Foley: Unfortunately, yes. A surprising amount of our work is with patients who’ve had dental work that was either not done well, was not appropriate for their needs, or simply disappointed them. That’s why we devote a great deal of time to learning exactly what are their objectives for their smile; what are their concerns; and then, working with them each step of the way, we create a dental treatment plan that they can feel good about, and we know is both appropriate and medically sound for their unique situaiton.

Magnolia: You’ve helped lots of Fieldstone-area residents maintain not only their great smiles, but also other benefits that come from having a healthy mouth. What are the health aspects of good dental care...?Dr. Foley: As dental science has advanced, we’ve learned more and more that a healthy mouth truly is the gateway to a healthy body, and a healthy lifestyle. Many common dental health issues, like plaque build-up, tooth decay, and gum disease can sometimes be indicators of more serious medical issues. We devote a great deal of time to understanding the latest advances in dental sci-ence, so we can help our patients not only have a great smile, but also improve their overall health in the process.

Magnolia: Speak-ing of your staff, we understand you have a great team here in your practice...?Dr. Foley: Without a doubt. I’m blessed not only to have a smart group of folks who are as passion-ate about learning as I am, but they’re also tremendously caring,

friendly, and honestly nice people. Many of our original patients are still with us, more than 15 years after we’ve opened. They tell us they truly enjoy coming here because of the genuine, personal approach of our staff. We have a page on our website where you can get to know each of them.Magnolia: So how would you characterize your practice -- gen-eral dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or some other way...?Dr. Foley: All of the above, really, because effective dental health-care requires a comprehensive approach. You can’t have a great smile without taking care of the fundamentals of regular hygiene, preventive check-ups, and having a group of dental profession-als who really take the time to understand what’s important to you about your smile. As we age, our smiles age, too, so it’s an evolutionary process, not something you do once and then say “that’s it, I’m done.”

Healthy smiles are a matter of choice for Fieldstone area

Nina Foley, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.

You can learn more about Dr. Foley’s practice and ask her questions online at www.NinaFoley.com, or by calling her office in Grassland at 615.591.0294


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