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APRIL 2019 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Rick Murray | rick.murray@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Rick Murray

Going Green

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Rick Murray

DO YOU HEAR THAT? It’s the sound of nature springing to life after a long winter’s nap. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and children are playing outside as the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer.

This month at Hendersonville Lifestyle, we bring you our Eco issue in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Inspired by the infinite beauty of the earth, we compiled an array of eco-conscious and eco-friendly people making a difference right here in Hendersonville.

From eco-minded artists to sustainable retailers, this issue is a celebration of all things Mother Nature. We take a look at different ways to reuse and recycle, including sharing the gift of life through organ donation.

Whether or not you have a green thumb, we hope the stories in these pages invoke feelings of gratitude for the wonderful world we live in—and the wonderful people in our community who strive to sustain it.

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Not sure where to start? When you’ve finished enjoying this issue, we encourage you to recycle it so it can be turned into future magazines. After all, that’s what makes the world go ‘round!

Happy spring, Hendersonville. We look forward to seeing you around as the days grow longer and warmer!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2019 FEATURES 16 Capturing Nature with Creel and Acrylics Local Artist Balances His Love of the Outdoors with His Passion for Painting

20 Recycling the Gift of Life A Friend Saves a Friend through Organ Donation

26 Sustainable Retailing in the 37075 Bink’s Outfitters Offers Eco-Friendly Clothing and Merchandise for the Great Outdoors

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34 Making April a Bit Less Taxing This Year Last-Minute Tax Tips for Personal and Small-Business Filers

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

20 Giving Back 26 Now Open 29 Realty Report 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Financial Buzz

GOOD TIMES 1.

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SmileMaker Orthodontics Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for SmileMaker Orthodontics on Jan. 30 at its 711 E. Main St. location.

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1. SmileMaker Orthodontics held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 30. | 2. Dr. Jay Burton greets Hendersonville Chamber representative Melissa Baker. | 3. SmileMaker Orthodontics staff prepare for the ribbon cutting. | 4. Dr. Jay Burton greets visitors at his new office. | 5. The SmileMaker Orthodontics ribbon cutting on Jan. 30. | 6. Dr. Jay Burton addresses the ribbon cutting crowd.

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TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center celebrated Heart Month in February by participating in two special events. The first one, "Little Hats, Big Hearts," featured birth center newborns wear-

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ing tiny red hats for special photos. The second event featured the hospital staff wearing red on Feb. 1 in recognition of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" initiative.

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1. The Cardiac Catheter Lab team wears red for Heart Month. | 2. Newborn Conlan participates in “Little Hats, Big Hearts.” | 3. Newborn Kathryn is snug in her special cap for “Little Hats, Big Hearts.” | 4. Baby June Bea wears a special cap for “Little Hats, Big Hearts.” | 5. Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center employees wear red for Heart Month. | 6. Baby Lyra celebrates “Little Hats, Big Hearts” by wearing a red cap.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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Massage the 615 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Massage the 615 at its 1047 Glenbrook Way location in Hendersonville on Feb. 5.

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1. Jenna Rae Hunter and Emily Birchall share a moment. | 2. Massage the 615 holds its ribbon cutting. | 3. David Moomy enjoys refreshments. | 4. Samantha Barnett enjoys refreshments before the ribbon cutting. | 5. Hendersonville Chamber President/CEO Kathleen Hawkins and Massage the 615 owner Heather Hullett share a moment. | 6. Greg Wilson is all smiles.

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2019 Women Impacting the Community Awards Banquet The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Women Impacting the Community Awards Banquet at Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club on Feb. 21.

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1. The 2019 Young Professional Impact nominees and winner Jenna Rae Hunter pose after the ceremony. | 2. A large crowd turned out for the festivities. | 3. Emcee Holly Thompson congratulates Education Impact award winner Dr. Renee Dauer. | 4. Mridu Parikh addresses the crowd. | 5. Kathleen Hawkins and Kendell Sinks hands out a door prize. | 6. Ginger Jones addresses the crowd.

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Park Place Ribbon Cutting The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Park Place Retirement Community at its 31 Executive Park Drive location in Hendersonville on Feb. 27.

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1. Park Place Sales Director Lesley Sinks share a moment with her daughter and her father. | 2. Jamie Abbott chats with a friend before the ribbon cutting. | 3. Dale Fergusson and Kathleen Hawkins enjoy a moment. | 4. Park Place Director Amy Raines addresses the crowd. | 5. A Park Place resident is excited about the ribbon cutting. | 6. Park Place Retirement Community ribbon cutting.

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TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES CARDIOLOGIST TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is pleased to welcome board-certified cardiologist Rick Koch, M.D.

Thousands of students and volunteers have

to the hospital’s medical staff. Dr. Koch completed a

worked at the Volunteer State Community

cardiology fellowship and internal medicine residency

College radio station over the years. Now

at the University of Chicago Hospital. He completed

WVCP-FM is celebrating the 40th anniversary

medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker

of 88.5 FM in 2019.

School of Medicine. He is board-certified in cardiology,

WVCP first took to the airwaves on January 4,

internal medicine, echocardiography, cardiovascular

1979, as a low-power 300-watt FM station. In 1983,

CT, nuclear cardiology and is a SHAPE-certified Heart

the station's broadcast power was increased to

Attack Prevention Specialist. Dr. Koch is accepting new

1,000 watts. Multi-channel high-definition broad-

patients at Tennessee Heart and Vascular at 353 New

casts were added to the FM feeds in 2011.

Shackle Island Road, Suite 300C, in Hendersonville.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

CAPTURING NAT U R E WITH LOCAL ARTIST BALANCES HIS LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS WITH HIS PASSION FOR PAINTING ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

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"American Pharaoh"

THROUGHOUT HISTORY, MOST ARTISTS HAVE GONE THROUGH PERIODS OF THEIR LIVES WHERE THEY STRUGGLED FOR INSPIRATION. Many of them have endured times of low productivity in which they could not find the creative muse.

Not Frank Gee. Frank is a fortunate man who finds himself surrounded by inspiration at his Gallatin home by Old Hickory Lake. As an avid outdoorsman and an accomplished artist, Frank is able to capture his

"The Swim"

world in ways most of us only dream about.

“Everywhere I look, I am surrounded by nature,” Frank says. “I have no shortage of inspiration.”

While he enjoys all aspects of the outdoors, Frank is particularly passionate about fishing.

“I love fishing. I fish for everything,” he says. “I consider myself a finesse fisherman, and I especially enjoy the precision of fly and ultralight fishing.”

Frank’s adept approach toward fishing has helped him hone an artistic style that allows him to bring a unique perspective to each of his subjects. From subtle watercolor bird paintings to detailed fish rubbings, his blend of precision and creativity keeps his art in high demand.

Born in China, Frank was raised in Nashville after his family immigrated to the United States. As such, his soul spans both the eastern and the western worlds, and his artwork shows it.

“All my paintings are done with an oriental flair,” Frank says. “The eastern philosophy of painting is that if you don’t remember it, don’t paint it. However, if you do remember your subject, you are able to paint it with great feeling and knowledge.”

Over the years, Frank has dabbled in all types of painting materials; however, his favorite medium has always been watercolors.

“Watercolors appear to be simple, but in reality, they are diabolical and challenging,” Frank says with a chuckle.

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"Coastal Sunset"

Despite

his

preferences,

commercial

“Of course, I can,” he replied.

realities prompted Frank to move to acrylics

“I’m not sure you can," she told him.

several years ago. While this change made

"You know that watercolors don’t sell well

sense for selling paintings, it was not one he

in the South. Southerners like bold, color-

was eager to make.

ful paintings that can be mounted without

“I got into acrylics reluctantly. I always enjoyed painting with watercolors using minimal colors,” Frank says.

In fact, Frank’s resistance to change might have prevailed if not for a little playful nudging from his wife, Dorothy.

“One day, Dorothy came to me and said that she wanted to give me some constructive criticism,” he recalls.

“I think you are afraid of color,” Dorothy said to him.

“I was shocked,” he says. “I’ve never been afraid of color.”

the glare of glass.”

“Subsequently, I was determined to prove to her that I could incorporate more color,” Frank says. “That’s when I decided to move to acrylics.”

Ultimately, Dorothy’s advice proved sage, and the migration to acrylics was the right move for his studio.

“I was ticked off at first, but Dorothy was right,” Frank admits with a grin. “She always keeps me on the right path.”

Over time, Frank has found a perfect balance between the subtle simplicity of

After that exchange, Frank thought the dis-

his eastern heritage and the bold sophisti-

cussion was over. However, Dorothy was not

cation of the modern South. Some people

going to let him off the artistic hook so easily.

would struggle with this conflux of influ-

“Well, then. You need to add color to

ences, but not Frank.

some of your paintings. Can you not do it?”

He thrives on it.

she asked him.

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Frank Gee works on a new fish painting.

Frank Gee poses with his dogs, Blue and Gia.

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GIVING BACK

Duane Moore donated a kidney to Crystal Deshotels in 2017.

Recycling the Gift of Life A FRIEND SAVES A FRIEND THROUGH ORGAN DONATION ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

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Duane Moore and Crystal Deshotels share memories from their organ transplant journey.

Elaine, Duane and Renee Moore pose with "new family member" Crystal Deshotels.

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“THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND.”

Beginning with these title words, singer/songwriter

“I was diagnosed with the disorder when I was 18 years

Andrew Gold describes a deep and long-lasting friend-

old and pregnant with my daughter,” Crystal says. “It is a

ship in his 1978 hit song. Anyone who has ever experi-

systemwide disease that can ultimately lead to the need

enced a close bond with another person can certainly

for a kidney transplant. Fortunately for me, although my

appreciate his sentiments.

disease was aggressive, it did not progress rapidly, at first.”

Later in the song, Gold added an additional lyric.

“Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me…”

In late 2016, Duane began to notice that Crystal seemed distracted when they would meet, and she didn’t seem as though she were feeling well.

This line is particularly poignant for Hendersonville

“One morning, Crystal came out with a drawn face

resident Duane Moore and his close friend Crystal

and said that she was going to need a transplant

Deshotels from Nashville. They share a bond few peo-

soon,” Duane says.

ple are ever able to experience due to the selfless act of organ donation.

“By October 2016, the disease had begun to progress rapidly,” Crystal sats. “My nephrologist told me that it was

Duane met Crystal more than 10 years ago at a child

time to start looking for a transplant donor. He scheduled

care center in Madison. They got to know each other

me to begin the transplant evaluation and preparation

through their daily routine of dropping off and picking

process in January 2017.”

up their daughters. Over time, they began to know each other better, and their friendship began to bloom.

Once Crystal knew her transplant journey was about to begin, she immediately spread the word to friends and

“We passed each other in the halls each day, and we

family that she was going to need a kidney donor. Many

began to talk,” Crystal says. “One day, Duane said that

of her relatives had themselves tested for donor compat-

he would like for me to meet his wife, Elaine, and for us

ibility, but none of them matched.

to all go out to dinner. We have been friends ever since.”

However, as soon as Duane heard the news, he

Through the years, they chatted about a lot of dif-

immediately decided to get tested to see if he could be a

ferent things, including personal and family activities.

compatible donor.

Eventually, their talks turned to medical matters, and

“I decided to get tested as soon as I found out about

Duane learned that Crystal suffers from a genetic disor-

her need,” Duane says. “I contacted Tristar Centennial

der called polycystic kidney disease.

Medical Center to get the process started. I filled out the CONTINUED >

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required forms, faxed them to the hospital and 30 minutes

the ensuing time between the initial decisions and the trans-

later, I received a call from the transplant coordinator asking

plant procedure allowed doubt to surface.

me to come in for a formal evaluation.”

“The big thing for me was dealing with the reality of giv-

Subsequently, Duane went through the all-day donor

ing up a kidney,” Duane says. “I did go back and forth on

review process on March 15. The process went smoothly,

the pros and cons a bit. However, at the end of the day, I

and it included blood, urine and tissue analysis and inter-

had no hesitation. Crystal’s life was at stake, and I was the

views with nutritionists, dieticians, the transplant surgeon

one who could help her.”

and a social worker.

“Duane and I had a lot of conversations about whether

“The social worker was there to make sure that Duane

or not he should do it,” Crystal says. “We both knew that

thoroughly understood what he was getting into,” Elaine

the decision was not just about my needs or Duane’s

says. “She also wanted to ensure that he had a strong sup-

willingness to donate. He also had to consider the impact

port network at home to help him as he went through the

on Elaine and Renee. I was constantly thinking about the

donor process.”

impact on all of them.”

As fortune would have it, Duane did not have to wait long for an answer.

“One week later, I found out that I was a match for Crystal,” Duane says. “It was a whirlwind process.”

“I did have to process it,” Elaine says. “I had to work through a lot of personal demons and fears. However, at the end of the day, I knew that the surgery would save Crystal’s life.”

“I knew that he would be a match even before he went to

“Elaine and I had dinner on several occasions to talk

be tested,” Elaine says. “In my mind, his kidney was already

through the situation,” Crystal says. “Finally, she told me that

hers; it was just the formality of whose body it was in. Call it

she had no hesitation about Duane donating to me because

faith, God’s will, whatever. I just knew.”

she knew me and the type of person that I was. After she said

Before the transplant process could begin, there were

that, I felt a lot better.”

a couple of hurdles that needed to be surmounted. First,

Ultimately, Duane, Crystal and their families worked

Crystal would have to be placed on the active transplant

through their concerns and were ready to proceed with the

recipient list. To be eligible, Crystal would have to undergo

transplant. After consulting with the surgical teams, the trans-

a major surgical procedure, known as a nephrectomy, which

plant procedure was scheduled for Sept. 17 at Centennial.

results in the removal of her two diseased kidneys.

Duane went into surgery first in order to have his left

“Each day, my native kidneys were getting increasingly

kidney removed. Crystal entered the operating room shortly

swollen and distended, which caused me a lot of discom-

thereafter to receive her new kidney. Both surgeries went

fort,” Crystal says. “Although I was nervous about the sur-

well, and both patients had relatively smooth recoveries.

gery and the subsequent dialysis treatments, I was looking

Nineteen months later, both Crystal and Duane are doing

forward to getting away from the painful problems my

well, and their lives have returned to normal. However, they

enlarged kidneys were causing.”

both continue to strongly advocate for organ donation.

After several weeks of preparation, Crystal had her

“We were put on this earth to help people,” Duane says.

nephrectomy procedure in May. While the surgery went well,

“There is a reason that Crystal and I crossed paths. There is

she still had to heal for several months before the transplant

a reason that God gave us two kidneys. If you see somebody

process could continue.

hurting, then you should do what you can to help.

The second hurdle was handling with the psychological

“Organ donation is the ultimate gift,” Crystal says.

challenges that face donors, recipients and their families.

For more information, contact Centennial Medical Center at

While the choices to donate and receive were already made,

TristarCentennial.com.

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Duane gets ready to have his donation surgery.

Elaine and Crystal share a moment.

Kidney donor Duane visits recipient Crystal in the hospital.

Crystal and Duane are doing well 19 months post-transplant.

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With a reputation for eco-friendly manufacturing, Patagonia is one of Bink's most popular brands.

Store Manager Makenzie Collier and Bink's Buyer/Manager Emily Britton

Sustainable Retailing in

the 37075

BINK'S OUTFITTERS OFFERS ECO-FRIENDLY CLOTHING AND MERCHANDISE FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

Chaco sandals are one of Bink's most popular brands.

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Jon Voyles and Makenzie Collier recycle plastic bags.

THE COMPANY [CHACO] WOULD RATHER REPAIR YOUR SANDALS AND HAVE YOU KEEP WEARING THEM RATHER THAN SEE THEM TOSSED INTO LANDFILLS.

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IRST, SELECT WELL-KNOWN MANUFACTURERS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES. Next, blend in local ownership committed to eco-friendly retailing and outstanding customer service.

Finally, serve happy customers seven days per week.

There you have it: the recipe behind the success of Bink’s Outfitters.

Bink’s Outfitters is the brainchild of owner Brandon Binkley, who has always dreamed of selling high-quality outdoor clothing

and accessories. After a humble beginning of selling merchandise from the trunk of his car, Brandon finally opened his first brick-and-mortar location in Murfreesboro in 2003. Since that time, Bink’s has expanded to six locations across Middle Tennessee, including its newest store at the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville, which opened in August 2016.

“Our main focus is on eco-friendly outdoor clothing and accessories,” says Emily Britton, Bink’s buyer and manager. “Our customers are deeply committed to the environment, and so are we.”

Bink’s sources most of its merchandise from companies that demonstrate strong commitments to environmental sustainability. Three of the most notable ones are Patagonia, Chaco and Costa.

Patagonia is a clothing and merchandise manufacturer that offers a full line of outdoor-themed goods. Over the years, the Ventura, California-based company has developed a loyal following of customers who are passionate about the quality and style of their merchandise.

“Patagonia is one of our most popular brands,” Emily says. “We have been proud to carry the line for more than 10 years.”

Patagonia’s commitment to the environment is unparalleled. Current practices include incorporating reclaimed water and soda bottles into outerwear fleece, lining jackets with 100 percent recycled goose down and sourcing only sustainably grown cotton. In addition, customers can return any Patagonia product to the company, and they will reuse, recycle or remanufacture it.

The Chaco line of footwear and accessories is also very popular with Bink’s customer base. Specializing in high-quality sandals designed for outdoor and water use, Chaco has developed a loyal following since 1989.

“Chaco makes great outdoor sandals that everyone loves,” Emily says. “The brand appeals to all ages. We have grandmothers and their granddaughters come in together to buy pairs.”

Like Patagonia, Chaco has a strong commitment to the environment. The company is dedicated to the philosophy of repair and reuse, as demonstrated through its innovative ReChaco program in which customers can return used sandals for repair.

“The cool thing is that regardless of the issue, from broken straps to worn-out soles, Chaco will repair its products,” Emily says. “The company would rather repair your sandals and have you keep wearing them rather than see them tossed into landfills.”

Along with clothing and footwear items, Bink’s also carries Costa sunglasses. Costa is known worldwide for its line of stylish and durable outdoor eyewear. The company is also famous for its legendary repair program.

“One of the reasons that Costa sunglasses are so popular is the company’s repair policy,” Emily says. “If anything goes wrong with your sunglasses, you can just return them, and Costa will repair them at a reasonable cost.”

Along with choosing eco-friendly suppliers and products, Bink’s also maintains a strong commitment to sustainable store operations, including the recycling of all plastic packaging bags.

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“We go to great efforts to separate plastic bags from other waste to make sure that they get properly recycled,” Emily says.

All in all, the success of Bink’s Outfitters proves that sustainable retailing is not only good for the environment, but it’s also good for business.

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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CABELA'S KING KAT TOURNAMENT TRAIL

SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Join Cabela’s King Kat Tournament

Discover the basic principles and

Trail on picturesque Old Hickory

concepts of nature and wildlife pho-

Lake in Gallatin, Tennessee. Register

tography while enjoying the wonder-

online for this one-day catfish tour-

ful spring weather. This class is led

& Historic Mansker's Station

nament. Required seminar at 5 p.m.

by professional photographer David

Plan to spend the day watching

Friday, April 5 in the basement at

Duplessis and is designed for begin-

skilled demonstrators and artists to

Gallatin City Hall. Contact Flippers

ner photographers. Please bring

see it, touch it and feel it! Shop for

Bait & Tackle at 615.452.7719 for

DSLR camera and lenses. Prepare

unique items made on-site, or shop

more details.

for changing weather, and bring

other items in the gift shop at the

appropriate footwear. There are only

Visitor’s Center. Many of the dem-

15 spots available. $30 per ticket.

onstrators offer hands-on activities,

Flippers Bait & Tackle, Gallatin

6 WATER WARRIORS

Memorial Park, Hendersonville

Water Warriors is a water art conversation project, helping to bring awareness about the care and treat-

Bledsoe Creek State Park, Gallatin

the City of White House Police and Fire Department again this year to host Safety Day at the Expo.

13 HERITAGE DAY

Goodlettsville Visitor's Center

including clay works, scrimshaw and

13 DISCOVER WHITE HOUSE EXPO AND SAFETY DAY

White House Heritage High School

engraving, leatherwork, woodworking, blacksmithing, basket making, fiber arts, gardening and much more!

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ment of waterways. Borderless Arts

All are invited to the Discover White

Tennessee invites the public to cheer

House Expo and Safety Day where

on the groups who have worked so

local businesses will be featuring

hard to build watercraft. The groups

special items and shopping oppor-

The Bison Stampede 5K/10K is a

will be racing and will also be judged

tunities and sharing free goodies.

fundraiser for the Station Camp

on appearance for a chance to win

The White House Area Chamber of

High School football team. The

prizes. Free admission.

Commerce is also partnering with

course begins and ends at Station

BISON STAMPEDE 5K/10K

Station Camp High School, Gallatin

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Camp High School. It follows the beautiful creekside road of Lower Station Camp Creek and enters the Station Camp Greenway. The course will U-turn and return back down

the

same

path.

Register

at StationCampFootball.com.

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food, fun and more at Square Fest

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

vendors offering a wide variety of arts,

& Classic Car Show in downtown

Bledsoe Creek State Park, Gallatin

crafts, merchandise and refreshments.

Bledsoe Creek State Park invites the

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic down-

public to come out and see all the

town Gallatin. Free admission.

park has to offer. Come explore the

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trails, scenic waterways and take part

TREE IDENTIFICATION HIKE

tional

in Earth Day activities. Community partners will be on-site with addiactivities

and

information

29 30TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Bledsoe Creek State Park, Gallatin

booths. Bring the whole family to

Join

learn how everyone can help to cre-

The 30th Annual Golf Classic will

ate a greener future. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

be a great day of golf and net-

State

Naturalist

Randy

Hedgepath for a 3-mile hike along the High Ridge and Shoreline trails in Bledsoe Creek State Park. Discover how to identify common forest trees and be immersed in the beauty of Bledsoe Creek in the spring. Each participant will receive a Trees and Wildflowers Pocket Naturalist Guide to take home. $10 each per registrant.

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Gallatin. There will be more than 150

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Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club

working, followed by an awards

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ceremony. Registration will begin at

DOWNTOWN GALLATIN SQUARE FEST & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

at noon. Each player is $200 and

10 a.m. Lunch will be served, with a shotgun start beginning promptly includes green fees, cart fees, a

Downtown Gallatin

Nike golf shirt, a goodie bag, lunch,

Enjoy entertainment, arts and crafts,

dinner and so much more!

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

MAKING APRIL A BIT LESS TAXING THIS YEAR

LAST-MINUTE TAX TIPS FOR PERSONAL AND SMALL-BUSINESS FILERS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY RICK MURRAY

Buddy Owen, owner of Owen's Tax Service, at work in his office.

PERSONAL FILERS ++ Increased form complexity

1 2 3

++ Personal exemptions replaced with $500 tax credits

++ Child tax credit increased from $1,000 to $2,000 ++ Standard deduction increased

++ Many employee expense deductions eliminated ++ Sales/state income tax deductions capped at $10,000

++ Home equity interest not deductible unless tied THE ARRIVAL OF APRIL IS AN EXCITING TIME

to a home purchase

EACH YEAR AS WE GET TO WITNESS THE ANNUAL REBIRTH OF NATURE TAKE PLACE. Green leaves on trees, blooming flowers and the smell of fresh-cut grass all herald the arrival of spring. federal income tax filing deadline. For many people, the

BUSINESS FILERS

days leading up to Tax Day can be a very stressful period.

++ New Qualified Business Income deduction

This year, the tax filing season is further complicated by

+ + New

rule changes brought about by the 2017 tax cut legislation.

equipment purchases

Unfortunately, April’s advent also brings the annual

To ease the filing pain, Hendersonville Lifestyle part-

Bonus

Depreciation

for

++ Entertainment expenses eliminated

nered with local expert Ernest (Buddy) Owen to help our readers navigate the tax maze. Buddy is an experienced professional who has been helping individuals and businesses deal with tax issues since 1978.

rule

IMPLICATIONS OF THE

INCOME TAX TIPS

2017 TAX CUTS & JOBS ACT

++ Contribute to an Individual Retirement Account.

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was signed into law in 2017, although most provisions did not take effect until 2018.

Key provisions affecting personal and small-business filers are summarized below.

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++ If self-employed, contribute to a Simplified Employee Pension plan. ++ Make withholding adjustments.

++ If you deduct mileage, maintain a log. + + Establish

separate

checking accounts.

personal/business

++ Eco-Tip: Consider energy-efficient heating/ cooling equipment and electric cars.