The cast of Roger and Hammerstien’s Musical OKLAHOMA, being performed at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, doesn’t get stuck on the lyrics of the overture of OKLAHOMA or any of the other memorable songs in the play. The Renaissance Player’s vocals are robust with every bit of energy one would expect from such an unforgettable play.

The story is packed with fun and romance, with lots of humor and of course singing and dancing. From the first notes of “Oh, what a beautiful Mornin” to the last refrains of “Oklahoma” sung by the entire ensemble, this play delivers an enjoyable evening of excitement and entertainment. This rendition of Oklahoma includes a collaboration with Nashville In Motion, a professional contemporary dance troupe, for a unique dream sequence ballet.

The story takes place before Oklahoma became a state but the tale is timeless: two guys after the same gal. Two plot lines, romance and comedy, make for a lively musical. Curly, the cowboy ( played handsomely by Dale McCoy) is smitten with Laurey , the farm girl (beautifully done by Jenny Norris-Light), but the hired –hand, Jud Fry (powerfully portrayed by James Reyome), has his heart set on making her his girl. In the mean time, fickle Ado Annie- a girl who can’t say no (delightfully delivered by Faith Kelm) can’t decide between her two suitors- Cowboy Will Parker (charmingly played by Luke Phillips) and the peddler Ali Hakim ( played with great comedic delivery by Jesse Davidson) who really doesn’t want to be caught. It is hard to know whether to laugh or cry when Curly describes what love Jud would receive at his funeral and sings “Poor Jud is Daid” while Jud is still alive and standing beside him.

With a cast of 50 performers, there is a lot to be said for what is delivered on stage. Most of the actors and actresses have been on stage at the Renaissance Center before but a few were newcomers for this play. Luke Philips, in particular, has fallen in love with what this Dickson theater has to offer and has high hopes of returning to act in future productions. The returning lead actors find the family atmosphere at the Renaissance Center to be quite conducive to good chemistry which produces great performances.

While the cast has its back stage fun to keep their acting fresh they admit that it is a group effort to make the performances so professional and sharp. From the Director, Pacer Harp, to the stage manager, Jon Kopischke and the highly praised talents of Clint Pilkinton, the lighting designer and technical director, and everyone back stage- the actors feel at peace knowing that on stage as well as off, they are all “family, working to make it all work”.

Live theater is exciting and special in that everything comes together to create a different presentation each night. Don’t think that your attendance is passive, the audience is the extra element that feeds the actors and makes a world of difference in the energy onstage. A gentleman to my right found the role of the peddler to be quite funny. Jesse Davidson, the comic relief, said that the laughter may come at different times during performances and that effects how he moves into his next lines which enriches the play.

The actors I spoke with confess that they are adults on stage using their imaginations while playing pretend and that they are making a living out of not growing up. It was mentioned that the Renaissance Center is a great place for kids and adults to learn, not only how to act but also about themselves.

Make a plan to see Oklahoma, an exceptional play, for your own enjoyment and to support the Arts in Dickson TN.

Show Times:

Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Saturday afternoon at 2pm, and Sunday afternoon at 2pm

Dinner is offered Friday & Saturday nights at 6pm with the show to follow at 7pm. Tickets are $35 which includes dinner, dessert, drink and the show. Gratuity is not included.

Lunch is offered Saturday afternoons at 1pm with the show to follow at 2pm. Tickets are $25 which includes lunch, dessert, drink and the show. Gratuity is not included.

Show only tickets are also available for all shows; $15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 children.

Oklahoma! is sponsored by RAI of Dickson, Woof! Pet Salon, Caris Healthcare, Horizon Medical Center and Mappes Orthodontics.

The Renaissance Center is an arts and technology education and performing arts center just 35 miles west of Nashville on Interstate 40 at exit 172. For more information, call (615)740-5600 or 1(888)700-2300. The Renaissance Center, 855 Highway 46 South, Dickson, TN 37055

Free Lunch For Children

It won’t make front page news, but today some children got a free lunch. Several ladies came together with pots of homemade soup, some PB & J sandwiches, as well as cookies- baked from scratch, to feed children they did not know. They did it just because they wanted to make a difference in someone’s life, to do something nice for a stranger.

Dale Spicer, Director of the HELP Center in Dickson, stated that he is seeing new faces come in to the Help Center seeking assistance. Men and women, who have held regular full-time jobs for years, suddenly find themselves unemployed and in need of help. They NEVER thought it could happen to them; they never dreamed they would be at the local food pantry having to ask for money to keep their lights on or food to feed their children. With the economy as it is, many people are finding themselves in similar circumstances: unable to find a job.

Curious about how joblessness has effected the good people of Dickson County, I have spoken with organizers of local church food pantries as well as people from the Dept of Children’s Services and the School Board and realize that there are, indeed, hungry children in Dickson. They may not be living under a bridge or in a car, but the need is very real just the same. Rachel Carter, director of Dickson Housing Authority’s Community Center, sees children come into the center after school because no one is home and they are hungry. Like many of the local food pantry organizers, Rachel has heard that often children who receive free lunch at school do not have enough to eat on the weekends. Although a Back-Pack program has been started in local schools, whereby students are sent home with some non-perishable food on Friday to get them through the weekend, Rachel has seen generous children sharing their Back-Pack food with friends on Friday afternoons.

It can make a person feel so small while considering how huge the problem is nation wide and so helpless in doing anything about it. One person’s effort can not change the tide for the nation, but can one person help change things in his or her own community? What about several people working together?

Wondering what could be done to help families in troubled times; I decided that I could work within my sphere of influence and revive the spirits and hope of a few families by doing something unexpected and kind. I knew I could not make vats of soup to feed masses of people, but I could make one pot of soup and one plate of sandwiches and feed a few hungry children. I asked a few other women to each make one pot of soup and one plate of sandwiches, and another friend to make cookies, and together we made enough food to feed many children. I wanted this to be a united effort, I wanted to cross denominational lines in the Dickson community, so the womenI invited to join me  are  from different church denominations: Lisa Glaser of Hope Park Church in Nashville, Linda Eppers of Cross Point Church, Dickson , Tawnya Pezzi of Dickson First Assembly and Sandra Chatham of Dickson’s First Baptist Church and I did what we could to reach whom we could. We set up at the DHA Community Center on East Walnut and served what we had to those who showed up to receive it. And it felt GREAT!

I am reminded not to despise small beginnings as we dished out only 25 bowls of soup this time. But with only 4 days notice, I consider that a huge success! Did we change the world? No. Did we stomp out hunger in Dickson? No. We put smiles on faces of children and their parent’s by showing them what the love of a stranger can look like. Just for today. And the leftovers were given to various families with in the community.

Next month, February 20th to be exact, from 11:30 to 12:30 ( or until the soup runs out) we, Soup For the Soul, will be back at the DHA Community Center dishing out more free soup & sandwiches-with a cookie on the side, to any hungry child, in search of more smiles. We will be doing our little bit for the community.

Now, ask yourselves: What can I do to make a difference in my community? Find some friends if you need to and change your corner of the world. Even if only for a day. Do what you can with what you have, nothing more and be satisfied with nothing less.

If you would like more information, you are welcome to e-mail me at soupforthesoul@live.com.

Susan’s mom, Doris walker ( played beautifully by Claudia’s mom, Jennifer Bennett), is plagued by the hassles of life common to every man or woman; trying to make a living and get the job done. In her harried and tainted life, Doris has no time or inclination to indulge in the fantasy that Santa Claus could be anything more than a nice man in a red suit. As the story unfolds not only is the very existence of Santa Claus on trial, so too is  childhood magic and wonder.

The curtain opens and there he sits, Kris Kringle himself. Kringle, Mike Lyttle, is as jovial and charming as you would expect– both in character and out. It was quite enjoyable interviewing Santa as well as watching him make the whimsy that is Santa come alive on stage. Full-bearded Lyttle makes it easy to feel drawn into the very belief that Kringle is who he says he is. Declaring that playing Santa is his favorite role, Lyttle enjoys working with all the children. He is amused that in the month of December children look at him a little harder and a little longer and seem to improve their behavior .

The Renaissance Players,under the talented direction of Nathan Brown, bring joy to this Christmas season in this lighthearted play adapted from the novel Miracle On 34th Street by Valentine Davis. Nathan’s favorite part of each production is the sense of community, “strangers become friends and friends become family”. Forty percent of this cast is new to the stage for this play. Working with veterans of the stage to newbeeies that have no training let alone experience – Nathan instructed on the basics –stage direction, body placement, projection– and counted on his long time actors to help lead and support those who needed extra direction in the 5 weeks he had to pull this group together. The actors and stage personnel in community theater are volunteers who often hold down full time jobs and children who attend school full time. And yet they learn their lines ( little Claudia was the first “off Book” which means she knew her lines), show up for practice and enjoy the process.

Fred Gailey-or Uncle Fred- is played by newcomer Jeremy Hudgens, but you wouldn’t know he was one of the new kids on the block just by watching his performance. As a matter of fact he learned about the production the day before the auditions from his wife who wanted moral support so SHE could audition for the play. Obligingly, Jeremy accompanied his wife and joined her on stage to support her through her first stage audition. One reading from him led to another and he got a starring role. He is a natural and easily endearing. His reply when asked if he would do it again- “absolutely!”

Many people associated with the play are related – if parents or siblings have to hang around for practice, they might as well have a part in the play or be a part of the production! A popular play, 96 people auditioned for Miracle on 34th Street, Brown incorporated more roles to accommodate as many actors as possible. Jennifer Bennett and Claudia presented strong and enjoyable performances on stage as mother and daughter. Reportedly Claudia showed a strong singing voice from the early age of 2, belting out Somewhere Over the Rainbow to the astonishment of her parents. Claudia’s first role was playing a mouse in Cinderella and has enjoyed performing since then!

Tom Whiting, who plays Mr. Sawyer, met his wife Trudy who plays Dr. Pierce, while performing with community theater . There is a general consensus that community theater is a great way to bring people together who may not have otherwise met.

From charming children to snappy seniors, the stage was resplendent with talented actors and vocalists.  Entertained by humorous mail carriers and moved by  a little Dutch girl’s song, each performer brought great enthusiasm to make the Miracle on 34th Street a delight for this patron. For 2 hours I forgot all about the bills that need to be paid and the gifts that need to be purchased and just enjoyed the innocence of the possibilities and joy that believing in Santa brings.

Do yourselves a favor, gather your children and friends and support our local community theater by attending this most enjoyable play. You may just walk away believing…………..

For times, dates and ticket information: www.rcenter.org

The Rules of the Game:

*No outs are counted

*No runs are counted

*Everyone gets a turn to hit

*Everyone plays the field

*Games Last at least an hour

*No Practices

What kind of game is this where no outs are counted? It is Miracle Ball of course! As stated by their President Aggie Laughery: “Miracle Ball of Dickson County is for kids and adults starting at the age of 4 and up with special needs, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and so on. Our goal is to increase their physical fitness by developing their self-esteem and confidence. Also by teaching them self-awareness while they play with others like them. We will always view our kids as athletes, not as kids with disabilities. We want to give them the freedom to enjoy the spirit of the game.” Miracle Ball is in it’s second season and consists of baseball, basketball, soccer and cheerleading. A League all their own, they have no connection with Special Olympics or Little League.

In Miracle Base Ball, everyone plays and swings until they get a hit and runs the bases no matter where the ball lands. The end result is that each child gets a home run every time! AND everyone wins! Sounds like a great game to me!

Buckner Park hosted gladly made accommodations for Miracle Ball to be played  on their fields.  Unfortunately, the rain only allowed one game this year for this fully uniformed and sponsored group. They split into two teams and play each other: the Orange Team is coached by Robert Laughery and sponsored by Gosseet Insulation, and the White Team is coached by Shane Hunter and sponsored by White Bluff Car Care. It’s all friendly and everyone cheers for everyone else.  Volunteers called “Angels” help these athletes run the bases ( pushing the wheelchairs when necessary) and assist and give direction in the outfield as well. Most of the players swing and hit the ball off of the T stand, but for those youngsters in wheel chairs there is a metal stand with a bat on a hinge-type device they are wheeled up to allowing the batter to pull back on a giant rubber band and release which causes the bat to swing and clobber the ball.

Glenn, father of Alyssa, who plays ball while in her wheelchair, says that she is his “special baby. She doesn’t know the world as we know it, she knows her own world and it makes her happy.” He considers Miracle Ball to be positive stimulation for Alyssa , and he sees great benefit in the stimulation and her being around other kids. It is a delight to see Alyssa’s excitement and hear her joy as she is whisked around the bases.  She enjoys the applause and now thinks that any applause, even at her sibling’s soccer games, is meant for her!  Stormie, Alyssa’s mom, says “Mircale Ball is a real blessing to us.” Glenn adds that parents get involved and are reminded that they are not alone. Faith, Benji’s mom, echoes that sentiment and includes that  “The benefits are getting to know other families with similair struggles and sharing ideas on how to overcome them or even getting opinions about other things that are available for the kids. Plus forming friendships.” Faith and her husband Jeff are happy their son gets to play and has coaches that know the children’s limits. Faith added. “ Seeing Benj have fun while playing brings the joy of knowing that for an hour he feels like a normal kid playing ball.”

This past Friday night was the end of the season party for these two teams and included fun, food, 2 innings of a wiffle ball game and trophies. Hearts and Hands,  a ministry under the leadership of Judy Overton and Mary Bernard, exists to assist and encourage people with disabilities and is a part of Dickson First Assembly Church where the party was held. Some of the Hearts and Hands volunteers assisted in running bases and playing the outfield as well as serving the food donated by Subway. At the end of the evening, to the delight of the children and parents, each child received a trophy. Of course there were team pictures made as well.

It is heartwarming to see parents and siblings cheering for these special athletes  as they play their hearts out and wear their joy where everyone can see it.  Aggie and Robert have created and environment where these children can do what other kids do and their noise and exuberance is widely accepted! Although they are learning new skills, no one is telling them not to be who they are….which is nothing but pure happiness.

www.miracleball.org

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Operation Christmas Child, under the leadership of Franklin Graham ( Billy Graham’s son) through the Samaritan’s Purse International Relief  Organization ( from the story of the Good Samaritan), asks individuals to fill shoe boxes full of good gifts to send to children affected by poverty, war, and natural disasters. Working for over a decade, they have sent over 68 million shoe boxes to children in 130 countries around the world.

I have been packing Christmas shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child for so long I don’t even remember when I started! I do know that when my children were young, before there could be any “getting” at Christmas, they had to do their GIVING first. Each of my 5 children would pack a shoebox full of toys, pencils, paper, tooth brush and tooth paste, hats, gloves, candy… whatever they could fit in their box…for some child around the world that they would never even meet. But at some point each Christmas, my children would wonder if that little boy or girl was happy with the gifts they had received and could feel good knowing they had made someone’s Christmas special .

Every shoe box counts because it meets the needs of some child who would otherwise get nothing for Christmas. The boxes travel by plane, boat, donkey, scooter, canoe, ox-cart and elephant to reach children in remote villages who are often forgotten. These children are amazed that someone they do not know cared enough to send them a gift.

How can you get involved and change someone’s Christmas? It’s easy…pack a shoe box or plastic box about the same size with non-perishable candy (nothing that can melt), toy cars, stuffed animals, socks, hats, flip-flops, etc ( we find great things at the dollar store) but no liquids, breakables or war toys please. You can find specific instructions for packing a box at www.samaritanspurse.org, as well as the labels you will need to put on your box. If you would like to track your box and receive information about its destination , follow the EZ Give Donations instructions.

You can pack a box alone, as a family, with your church or other organization. The local MOPS group and some individuals are  having a packing parties to fill many boxes at one time.

One of the most important things you can pack in your box is a picture of you and your family or group as well as a note to the child who will receive your gift to make a personal connection. You may include your address in your note so that perhaps you will receive a letter in reply. I know one family who received a note from the recipient of their box, a little boy in India, and they have remained in contact.

The filled shoe boxes can then be dropped off November 16th through the 22nd at the Dickson Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 500 Highway 70 E Dickson TN 37055 or call (800) 788-6859  for more information. Chris Holman, the contact person at the church, said that they have been participating in this program for the past 12 years, and shared why they became involved:  “The Dickson Cumberland Presbyterian Church has always been active in the community as well as striving to be a light in the community, we felt that this would be another opportunity for us to help local churches and organizations with a centralized drop off point while at the same time furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” There are other drop off places in Waverly and Clarksville, that information may also be found on the website.

Who knew a shoe box could change heartache into delight as a child discovers the treasures you have packed into it? Why not make packing shoe boxes and changing the lives of children around the world one of your Christmas traditions?

Samaritan’s Pure Mission Statement: “Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.”

Cheered on by family and friends, participants of this event ranged in age from 14 year old twins to the over 65 set. Each walker or runner faced the challenge of rough terrain and many hills. “Not a speed course, but it was for a good cause and it is really pretty”, commented Brandon Corlew of Dickson , winner of the 10K in his age division  of the race. Friends Debby Cantrell and Jackie Yarbrough of Burns, also runners in the 10K, enjoyed the run but Jackie shared that there were some “butt kicker hills!”

Think you are too old or too young to try a race like this? Patrick and Emma Ragan, 14 and the youngest runners of this race, run with Dickson Middle School’s Cross Country team and said of their first 10K, “the hills were tough but the views were awesome!”   Richard Edelstein, 67 years of age, walked this, his first 10K, with his wife Judy, a few days shy of 66, who has had some experience with a 5K. Judy said her initial training consisted of 3 mile walks and that she walked this 10K just to see if she could do it. Anita Berky, who took First Place in the 20k 65 and Over division , finished her run  in2 hours 22 minutes and 18 seconds even after being out of the running circuit for 20 years!

The race began at 9:00 am at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Road, Dickson TN, for 75 registered participants, with the official ending time of 12:00 for the 20k runners. Door prizes and awards were presented after 12:00 noon. First place in each age division ( male and female) received $50.00 and each second place finishers received $25.00 as well as certificates to document their win and commemorate the event.

For the 12 year to 34 year old 10k division: First place for the 10k women’s- Holly Bishop ; first place men’s- Brandon Corlew. For the 35 to 65 division 10k:First place women’s- Michelle Scott and first place men’s- Mark McNabner.

For the 12 year to 34 year old 20k division : women’s first place Abigail Bauman and men’s- Alex Moore. For the 35 to 65 20k division: first place women’s- Jeanine Lynd and first place men’s John Zardiss.   65 and over 20k: first place women’s- Anita Berkey and first place men’s – Randy Andheim. Check out www.dicksonrotary.com for official winners ( 1st and 2nd places) and times.

According to the Rotary’s web site, www.dicksonrotary.com, and Breeze and Leaves Run organizer Tiffany Bernard, “The Proceeds from the Run will benefit various charities that the Dickson Good Morning Rotary actively participates in. These charities address such concerns as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment.”

The first Annual Montgomery Bell Breeze and Leaves  Run was a huge success and enjoyed by runners/walkers as well as the cheering crowd. Contact the Dickson Rotary Club for information on next year’s run. You won’t want to miss it!

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Half BBQ chickens and BBQ plate lunches are each $6.00. The plate lunches will include a barbeque sandwich, baked beans, potato chips, slaw, and a drink. Hot dog plate lunches include the same sides, and are $5.00. Ice cream sundaes are also available for dessert.

Also, don’t miss the bake sale which will be held on Friday, October 30th at Horizon Medical Center. Again, the proceeds will be going to help local families. By coming out and making a donation or buying a plate lunch, you are joining the community to help others. To learn more about upcoming events from “Hope on the Horizon Dickson County EMS Mission 2009″ join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=269585400213

167 people received free dental work at the 2008 Dentistry With A Heart event in Dickson from the services provided by Dr. DeLoach with help from Dr.’s Burr, Savell, Clark, Adkisson and several hygienists, assistants and volunteers.

Dentistry With A Heart was started in 2001 by Dr. Vincent Moticcilo with a single event in FL and this year the non-profit will see 29 states join the effort with 60 planned free dentistry events . Last year the organization and volunteers across the nation helped over 10,000 patients find their smile again, and that equaled about 2.5 million dollars worth of donated dentistry.

It is reported that over 100 million people are without dental insurance either because they are unemployed or their employer doesn’t carry it. Unfortunately, some people are unable to afford dental help and yet do not qualify for financial assistance or government aid. And lets face it, when your funds are low, often times the thing that gets neglected is your teeth! This event will help those who need dental work but can not afford to pay for it.

This free dental event has the potential to not only relieve some dental pain, but also make your smile brighter!

This is a first-come first-served event, you will not be able to make an appointment and I believe folks line up pretty early to get free dental work. For more information about this local event check out www.dicksondentist.com or call 446-2372.

Information about the national organization Dentistry With A Heart may be found at http://www.dentistryfromtheheart.org/even/even_upco.php

Windy became acquainted with autism when her son Bailey was diagnosed at the age of 4. While she knew there was something going on with him because he had not made many milestones of a typically developing 4 year old, the diagnosis of autism brought more questions. “the only example of the disorder for me was Dustin Hoffman in ‘Rainman’”

Bailey has been fortunate to be blessed with a wonderful teacher at Charlotte Elementary School that has worked with him and encouraged him to open up and blossom. This last May for awards day he was awarded the Lucas McClain Award for Outstanding Effort and Improvement In Physical Education. Now, at the age of 10, Bailey loves singing and dancing. He is a performer through and through.

“Bailey is considered a mild/moderate high functioning autisic. He is verbal and does carry more conversation now than he did at a younger age. There are times when he has “bad days” when he doesn’t want to talk to anyone. He doesn’t understand the basic concept of money. He doesn’t understand “why” a lot. It doesn’t matter to me. When he tells me “I love you mom”, I know he understands that.” says Windy.

Bailey and other autistic children and children with autism spectrum disorders are why Windy signed up to do the 2nd Annual Walk NOW for Autism in October. In order to get donations for the walk she and several of her friends with SOUS are putting together the Rock for Autism concert.

The Rock for Autism concert will be September 5th at the Dickson County Housing Authority. On the line up are area bands Disarray, Mindsplitter, Downslave, The Hero Brings Revenge, Bradbury and a special appearance by Bailey Dotson. There will be a silent auction and food also. Doors open at 5pm and the concert starts at 7pm. Admission is $5. For more information visit www.myspace.com/sousforautism.

Even in tough economic times people will give if they recognize that the cause is important. The Rotary Club of Dickson and Capt. W.H. McCauley Camp 260, Sons of Confederate Veterans divides the proceeds from the tickets sales and the silent auction. The proceeds from Camp 260 goes toward restoring St. Paul Church building located on St. Paul Road just north of Charlotte, Tennessee. The church building is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. Camp 260 owns the building and holds its monthly meetings and other special events at this historical site. This summer we will be installing an indoor toilet with running water.

The Evening Rotary Club of Dickson proudly supports the works of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. The club’s portion of the proceeds will go to the PolioPlus Campaign. After 20 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed now to root it out once and for all. It is a window of opportunity of historic proportions. Our efforts will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families. As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, children everywhere remain at risk. The stakes are that high.

This year’s Blue and Gray Ball promises to be the best ever. For this year’s ball we are proud to have Ross Moore providing the music and entertainment. When it seems everywhere you go, someone is talking about the “good old days,” it’s a welcome sight to have Ross Moore come along and give us the kind of music and entertainment that we all miss so much. He runs the gambit from singing old time favorites and playing instruments popular during the Civil War to picking some of the hottest bluegrass coming out of Nashville. He plays twelve different instruments. Along with strong vocals, and his brand of down home humor, Ross puts on a show that captures the imagination of old and young alike.

We urge you to attend this special event and support our projects. Send $25 per ticket to Blue and Gray Ball, Post Office Box 1276, Dickson, TN 37056-1276. Remember that children under 16 are admitted at no charge when accomplish with a paid ticket. Civilians’ costumes, uniforms and ball gowns can be rented, purchased or made-to-order from Old Spencer Mill. 615 412-5169 or www.oldspencermill.com.; Performance Studios, 1205 Church St., Nashville, TN 615 256-0070 www.performancestudiosinc.com. For that special ball gown call Mrs. Alberta Millwood for an appointment. 205-384-9811. Located in Jasper, Alabama.

Again, thank you for your support and we hope to see you in September at the Fourth Annual Blue and Gray Civil