Local police participate in Shop with a Cop December 29, 2014 www.exchangehotspot.com Exchange Newsgroup, Inc. Commission approves 5% bonus for employees The local Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 81 celebrated with area children in its fifteenth annual Shop with a Cop. Members of law enforcement from across Cheatham County took thirteen children to the Wal-Mart in Ashland City for a shopping spree. FOP President Pleasant View Police Chief Tad Wheeler and the other many members of the FOP carried and pushed the kids in carts while they roamed Wal-Mart picking out clothes, toys and bath toys. “It’s kids choice today,” FOP member and Sheriff County Investigator Ken Miller said. Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Ethridge said, “Every year we do this I look forward to seeing the excitement and happiness on the children’s faces.” Wal-Mart welcomes the FOP and the families each year with smiles and helpful attitudes. The FOP would like to thank the citizens of Cheatham County for their continued support. –Photo by Amy Bloodgood. Obits, p. 4 Sports, p. 10 Crime, p. 5 Pet of the Week, p. 8 Classifieds, p. 13 Resuming their adjourned session from December 15, the Cheatham County Commission voted to approve (12-0) a 5% bonus for most Cheatham County school employees for the rest of the school year. In the December 15 meeting the Commission had rejected (10-2) the School Board‚Äôs request to grant employees a 5% pay increase out of their over seven million dollar fund balance. The Commission passed (11-1) a recommendation for the school board to make the increase a bonus instead of a permanent salary increase. A bonus may or may not be renewed in future years. Several commissioners had voiced concerns about whether the funds would be available to fund raises, despite the assurances of Director of Schools Stan Curtis and Finance Director Dan Henderson. The school board met last week and approved the bonus proposal. According to the proposal approved by the Commission, most employees will receive a monthly 5% bonus added to their monthly paychecks for the remaining six months (JanuaryJune) of the current school year. Contracted and sub-contracted employees (such as custodians) will not receive the bonus. Supplements paid to coaches and sponsors are not figured into the bonus calculations. Third District Commissioner Dale McCarver asked whether Curtis will receive the bonus. Curtis said he Continued, SCHOOL BOARD, p.8 Page 2 I-24 Exchange December 29, 2014 December 29, 2014 I-24 Exchange Page 3 Page 4 Obituaries “Moose” Sue Walker, Betty Jean Hale, Darlene Butcher. Mack and Betty has twenty eight grandchildren Tonya, Sammy, Scott, Mathew, Jessica, Jeremy, Jonathan, Chris, Crystal, Richie, Carlie, Chad, Susann, Misty, Casey, Kimberly, Junior ll, Cynthia, Dalton, Brandon, Dustin, Paige, Brittney, Josh, Dalton, Cassie, Dylan, and Jaycee. They also have seventeen great grandchildren. Visitation for Mack Brewer will be at the Boyd Funeral Home on Friday December 26th from 11-7pm and on Sat. from 10-12 noon. His Funeral Service will be in the Chapel at 12:00 noon and burial will follow at the Ever Rest Memorial Gardens in Pleasant View. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donation in memory of Mack be made to the Boyd Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements by the Boyd Funeral Home, Alan Desmond, Director 101 Elizabeth St. Ashland City 37015 www.boydfh.com 615792-4677 www.exchangehotspot. com BRANDON, Eleanor Sills, age 101, passed away at her home on December 18, 2014. She was born on May 10, 1913, in Model, TN, to William Franklin Sills and Lou Bartee Sills. Mrs. Brandon was a devoted member of the Ashland City United Methodist Church for many years. She received her degree from Murray State University and received a Masters Degree from Peabody in Nashville. She worked and retired as a Supervisor of Education for Cheatham County Board of Education. She loved her United Methodist Womens group, fellow retired teachers, and garden club. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, F.L. “Sam” Brandon; her 5 brothers, and 6 sisters. She is survived by her niece, Cindy (Jeff) Loring and their daughter, Taylor Loring, several other nieces and nephews and caregivers, Myne Strachan and Amy Groves. Funeral service was held on December 22, 2014, with burial will in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville. Cheatham County Funeral Home. BREWER, Mack Author, 70, of Old Hickory, TN passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Murfreesboro, TN to parents Jessie R. and Rosie L. (Goings) Brewer. He is preceded in death by his parents, sons Billy Joe and Jesse Carl Brewer, brothers Albert Jr., John and Ryley Brewer, sister Racheal Ann Brewer and brother-in-law Theo Paul Conner. Mack is survived by his wife Betty Jean Brewer, sons Junior Dale Brewer, JC Author Brewer (Donna), daughters Lisa Marie Conner, Maxine Peacher (Mike), Ruby Darlene Dial (Steven), Mildred Jean Bowers (Eddie), brothers Charles Robert, Clyde Hatten, Burley Ray, Jesse Lee, Jerry Lee, Bradford Lee, Leslie Jr, Randy Lynn and Bobby Joe Brewer, sisters Martha I-24 Exchange December 29, 2014 Have something to sell? Advertise in the I-24 Exchange I-24 Exchange City stages night of meetings Monday night the Town of Pleasant View held three meetings. The PV Planning Commission addressed a proposal by developer Jerry West to rezone 4.5 across of land on Highway 41A toward Clarksville (lots 5606 and 5607) from R2 to R3. City Planner Bob Hoge said that granting the change would allow West to develop an apartment complex on the property. West said his intent was the built four duplexes at the back of the property, leaving the front of the property that bordered the road for possible future commercial development. Duplexes require 24,000 square feet per lot while high density housing requires 9,000 square foot per lot. West was told that it was in his best interest to withdraw the proposal and come back with better documentation and a clearer idea of his proposal. West agreed. Planning Commission member Jimmy West said that there was no long range plan for the town and that there was no basis to approve or deny a proposal like West‚Äôs, leaving the matter to be decided solely by the board‚Äôs ‚Äúopinion.‚Äù The Parks and Rec Board met. The Board discussed gaps within the Christmas Parade held earlier this month. Member Jim Elks pointed out that there were several four-minute gaps within the parade. Several suggestions were offered to try to address the problem, which may be implemented during next summer‚Äôs Firemen‚Äôs Parade. The Board plans to address a fiveyear plan and a Spring Festival at their next meeting, The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a workshop. Mayor Perry Keenan reported that he had conferred with CSR engineering about flooding issues on Highway 49 and on Bradley/Main Streets. Historical water flow issues within the city were discussed at length. Danny Rediker pointed out that since Interstate 24 was completed that runoff issues had been exacerbated. Keenan said that TDOT may take four years to address the issues on Highway 49 and asked whether the Board may want to address the flooding issues before then. George Leasure said that it may be wiser to concentrate on issues related to Bradley Street, Main Street and Church Street and allow TDOT to deal with the Highway 49 issue. Bruce Drake pointed out that the only true solution might be a five acre drainage pond, but that there was no suitable land available. The Board decided to wait on the Highway 49 issue and to issue an RFP for an engineering study on the drainage issues on Main Street and Bradley Street and Church Street. The Board discussed putting suplus Continued, CITY, p. 8 December 29, 2014 I-24 Exchange COMMISSION (cont. from p. 1) would, but McCarver pointed out that bonuses of this nature are not addressed in Curtis‚Äô contract. Chairman Donnie Jordan said that perhaps the School Board would need to vote a separate resolution to award Curtis the bonus. Mayor David McCullough asked the Commission to suspend the rules to vote for a resolution of support for A. O. Smith‚Äôs request for TDOT to elevate the Tennessee Waltz Parkway in Ashland City. Elevating the Parkway will help with flood issues at the plant. McCarver argued that the commission should wait to address the matter in its regular January meeting. He said public perception might be that the resolution was ‚Äúslipped in‚Äù without enough prior notice and without giving the public time to voice concerns. McCullough said the resolution did not require an expenditure of funds and was merely a resolution to say the commission was supportive of A. O. Smith, the largest employer in the county. The resolution passed 11-1 by a voice vote. McCarver was the lone opposing vote. Page 5 Adoption Special During the month of December, Cheatham County Animal Control is running a Home for the Holidays special and ALL adoption fees for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens are $10. All will be spayed/neutered and have all their shots. Cheatham Crime Watch Tuesday’s commission meeting at the Exchange Hotspot www.exchangehotspot.com John Allen Payne, 34, 4609 Kentucky Ave., Nashville, was taken into custody on December 18 and charged with theft. James Martin Pelfrey, 34, 1278 Dry Creek Road, Ashland City was charged with contempt of court/ child support on December 18. Ryan Jay McIntire, 40, 1012 Stevens Springs Court, Joelton, was charged with DUI and implied consent law on December 20. Judy Lou Knight, 67, 6876 Hickory Rim Court, Antioch, was charged with assault on December 20. Michael Wayne Tuberville, 26, 1164 Old Pinnacle Road, B, Joelton, was charged with domestic assault. Shane Nicholas Hunter, 35, 6149 Clarksville Pike, Joelton, was cited on two counts of possession of schedule II drugs on December 21. Andrew Keith-Allen Smith, 23, 1210 Ervin Pace Road, Chapmansboro, was arrested on December 22 and charged with driving on revoked, suspended or cancelled license. A theft report was filed on December 19 at 634 Bobbitt Road, Ashland City. An auto burglary was reported at 3033 Bearwallow Road, Ashland City on December 20. On December 22, theft from a vehicle was reported at 7225 Highway 41A, Pleasant View. Vandalism was reported at 148 Shade Tree Lane, Chapmansboro, on December 23. Advertise in the I-24 Exchange Page 6 The following editorial ran originally on January 8, 2001. It has become an I-24 Exchange tradition in our fourteen years coming into your homes at the holidays to share my hope and vision for the year ahead and the magic of those tasty black-eyed peas. The only change needed was the year to 2015. I wish you and your family only the best in 2015. How many black-eyed peas are too many to eat in one day? The folklore says the amount of black-eyed peas one eats on the first day of the year translates into the amount of money one will make in the New Year. I will confess the peas made by my mother with the seasoning of hog’s jowl, greens and tack bread is one of my favorite meals any day of the year. I have gathered with my family, as a yearly tradition to over eat the blackeyed wonders on the first, only to find my finances did not escalate with the amount of peas consumed. Many believe the peas must be cooked with a dime to release the magic. Our home has skipped the dime part. I suppose cause you don’t know where that dime has been. Maybe we missed part of the tale on what seasoning or the age of the jowl is needed to bring money magic to the peas. Perhaps we missed how much water should be used or what temperature to cook the peas. Maybe it’s the 3-cans-for-a-dollar special peas that do the trick. I have decided the part of the old wives’ tale that may have lost its translation is the money part. I say the more black-eyed peas you eat on New Year’s will bring you that much in personal peace in the coming year. What if more peas mean more understanding and accepting of yourself and those around you? The peas will bring the time needed to appreciate where you are, how you got there and where you are going. Perhaps peas equal happiness, or maybe satisfaction. A pot of peas could mean a pot of new friends in the year to come, or finding old friends lost in years past. The more peas, even the canned ones, will mean you will think before you speak in anger. Peas will mean knowledge that your words are more dangerous than any other weapon when said in haste. You will use your words in the New Year only to appreciate, love and help those around you. The peas could mean you will tell those you love how I-24 Exchange you feel today and never have to face knowing you lost the chance to tell someone you love them. The power of the peas could hold the ability to keep you humble and quick to apologize to anyone you offend or with whom you have a misunderstanding. What if the peas mean you will find that one-in-a-million person that makes your life have complete meaning? You know, the one that loves you despite all your many shortcomings and faults. If you have already hit the jackpot, finding your special person, perhaps the peas will bring out the true appreciation and feelings you hold for the person and together you find a new plateau of happiness this year. May another helping of peas guarantees you do not torment yourself, second-guessing a decision. Maybe the peas in the stomach will bring wisdom to the head and love to the heart. Imagine the flavor of the peas improves the flavor of your life, increasing your time to spend with your family. The peas will ensure your children stay safe and grow-up to realize their hopes and dreams. Of course many items listed deal with much more than the power of December 29, 2014 black-eyed peas. I know fate and the blessings of God are needed. However, for many of the items, we do possess the ability to control our own destiny and to unlock the potential to be a better person in 2015. Happy New Year, and pass the peas. Local students graduate from Union Univeristy Three hundred twenty-nine students graduated from Union University Dec. 13 during the fall commencement service of the 190th graduating class at West Jackson Baptist Church. Pleasant View’s Lauren Parker – Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner. John Griffith, Pleasant ViewBachelor of Arts, English. Bartholomew Orr, senior pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi, delivered the commencement address. Orr told graduates they must be prepared to make decisions that will define them as they embark on the next stage of their journeys. “We’re going to be facing a lot of changes after today,” Orr said. “But make the decision not to change who you are. Remember whose you are.” Located in Jackson, Tenn., Union University is a liberal artsbased university affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. December 29, 2014 I-24 Exchange Environmental Quality Incentives Program deadline approaches For agricultural land and nonindustrial private forestland producers interested in applying for farm bill conservation program financial assistance in Fiscal Year 2015, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Tennessee has set Friday, January 16, 2015, as the signup cutoff date for first evaluation funding consideration. Pending the availability of funds, additional evaluation periods may occur and cutoff dates will be posted on the Tennessee website on the EQIP page. The application deadline applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and EQIP National Initiatives. “When landowners take part in conservation cost share programs, the funds filter through the community, and the initial investment rolls over several times, benefitting the whole area,” said Kevin Brown, Tennessee NRCS State Conservationist. The funds from EQIP help farmers improve the natural resources and soil health on private working lands in Tennessee. Conservation practices help the environment while also making the land more productive by addressing issues like water quantity, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, and soil health. Eligible producers with a conservation plan for their operation receive priority for financial assistance. NRCS staff is available to help producers create conservation plans. Only projects that are “ready to implement” will be ranked for funding. Applications can be submitted anytime throughout the year. NRCS’s conservation programs address resource concerns such as soil erosion, soil health, irrigation efficiency, impaired water quality and wildlife habitat. EQIP, one of NRCS’s largest conservation programs, helps eligible producers plan and implement conservation practices that provide opportunities to improve soil, water, plant, animal, energy, air and related resources on agricultural land and non-industrial private forestland. For additional information, eligible producers are encouraged to contact the NRCS Service Center at 615-792-5161 ext. 3, Wynne Luter or Nathan Hicklin. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935. Learn more about EQIP and other NRCS programs. [http://www.nrcs. usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ national/programs] USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps America’s farmers and ranchers conserve the Nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. 15 MINUTE GUARANTEE! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Don’t let the FLU BUG GET YOU! COME IN TODAY! All insurance honored - Cash plans available Walk-ins accepted & Appointments available Fully staffed: physicians & nurse practitioners www.regentsmedical.com Page 7 254 Ren Mar Drive • Suite 100 • Pleasant View Page 8 Pet of the Week Max is Awesome! Max is just overflowing with awesomeness!!! He is a very fun-loving boy and loves to play, play, play! He enjoys spending time with anyone and everyone. Max is about two years old so he’s outgrown his puppy chewing stage but is still young enough to really enjoy a good time. He is affectionate and sweet and would be happy doing anything you want - whether it be hiking, running, or playing a game of fetch or just chilling on the couch and watching your favorite show. Max is dog friendly. He would happily share his life with another dog in addition to his people. His perfect home will, of course, include children! We have not tested Max with cats but will be happy to do so if you have a cat in your home. Until January 1, adoption fees are $10, after that they will return to the regular rate of $50. Max is neutered and has all of his shots. For more information on Max, please contact Cheatham County Animal Control at 615-792-3647 or [email protected]. We are located at 2797 Sam’s Creek Road in Pegram, about ten minutes off River Road outside of Ashland City. Come on in and see if he can win his way into your heart. He certainly has ours! CITY(cont. from p. 4) trucks and property on govdeals.com. City Recorder Lisa Parker reported that new building permits are starting to pick up. She reported that court revenues are down around $12,000 for the year. Police Chief Tad Wheeler proposed that the Board may want to consider purchasing a new police car out of the current fiscal year‚Äôs budget. Fully outfitted police cars cost between $37 and $40 thousand. When the Board buys a new police car, one will then be available as a backup or spare vehicle. George Leasure proposed that lights be placed on American flags that are placed within the city. The issues discussed in this meeting will be addressed at the next PV Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, January 13, at PV City Hall at 7 p.m. Happy New Year! I-24 Exchange December 29, 2014 AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME Tennessee’s Oldest Funeral Home - Since 1842 We would like to say "Thank You" to the many families who have given us the honor of serving them this year. We hope that you are able to find comfort during this special season. Tim “Bowser”, Beverly*, Noah & Micah Nicholson * Not a licensed Funeral Director WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A BLESSED NEW YEAR! 6316 Hwy 41A, Pleasant View (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com Watch Government meetings on the ExchangeHotspot.... Pleasant View Mayor and Board of Aldermen Cheatham County Commission OPINION NEWS GOVERNMENT FUN ENTERTAINMENT www.exchangehotspot.com December 29, 2014 I-24 Exchange Page 9 Warm. Inviting. 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I’m a lifetime Alabama fan and a lifetime Dallas Cowboys fan. Need I say more. But I am mellowing. While Alabama’s season has turned out far better than I imagined when it started, considering the quarterback questions and the losses to the NFL draft the previous year, I find myself very satisfied with the fact that we made the Final Four. What’s more, I won’t be devastated if we don’t win the championship. Yes, you read that correctly. Regarding the Cowboys, my whole life has been about winning Super Bowls and the last few years have been extremely frustrating. This year it all seems to be coming together. I’m very happy that we won the NFC East and See THE VIEW, Page 13 I-24 Exchange December 29, 2014 Sycamore teams prep for 2015 with tourneys Boys play in Murfreesboro, girls in Gatlinburg as second half of district looms By Lawrence Gunnells I-24 Exchange Sports Editor College football teams look forward to post-season bowl games for somewhat of a reward for a tough regular season. For basketball teams, it’s all about the holiday tournaments. And Sycamore’s teams got to have some fun last week. The boys played in a highly competitive tournament in Murfreesboro, and came out with a winning record, going 2-1. The wins including a tourney opening victory against former Sycamore coach Doug Worsley and his Central-Magnet boys, 51-45. They followed that up with a win over Holloway (also in Rutherford County), 57-45. They lost their third game, 6151, although the War Eagles led at one point, 47-31. The two wins doubled the boys win total for the year. The Lady War Eagles faced some really tough competition in Gatlinburg, losing to Gatlinburg-Pittman, 75-64, and White County, 54-33. Sycamore beat Casey County (KY), 41-26. Sycamore opens the 2015 portion of their schedule at home against Cheatham on January 6. LOCALLY OWNED! Sycamore’s Justin Wood fights for a rebound in action earlier in the year.. 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Thirdly, I will be spending this coming weekend with extended family...aunts, uncles, cousins...that I haven’t spent Christmas with in almost 15 years. After the deaths of my grandparents, the annual ritual basically fell apart. After last Christmas, which seemed to be missing any semblance of “special,” I told all of them (and there’s over 80 total people in this group), that the Christmas of 2014 was going to be different. Saturday the plan I have worked on for 12 months will come together. Thank you, God, for the gift of family. It truly is what Christmas is all about. Students at Song’s Taekwondo in Pleasant View recently received their black belts. L to R Christopher Drenthe, Dianna Shows, Zach Wicks, and Tucker Morris Sycamore’s Colby Hunter drives toward the basket against Hendersonville. Neil Brown Photo Making New Year’s Resolutions? This might be for you! 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