Hendersonville, TN August 2020

AUGUST 2020

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Kids, Pets and the Resilience of Community

ALL “PAWS” ON DECK AT HUMANE SOCIETY OF SUMNER COUNTY LEARNING DURING A PANDEMIC STAYING FIT AND SAFE AT HOME

LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

Lynn Bowles | lynn.bowles@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Rick Murray | rick.murray@lifestylepubs.com

Happy Anniversary!

OUR AUGUST ISSUE NORMALLY FOCUSES ON KIDS AND PETS IN THE HENDERSONVILLE AREA. However, this year, given the continuing presence of the coronavirus, we wanted to approach the subject from a different perspective – resiliency.

Covid-19 has profoundly affected each of us, and we have all had to learn to acclimate ourselves to a new world normal. The very fact that we have been able to

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adapt to conditions that seem to change every day is a testimonial to the spirit that lives within the City by the Lake.

In this issue, we bring you several stories about kids, pets and local organizations that have demonstrated flexibility and ingenuity during this period of quarantine.

First, we take a look at how the Humane Society of Sumner County has continued to help pets find their forever homes during the pandemic.

Then, we head over to a local education center to see how they are keeping their

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Next, we take you into a home gym to show you the creativity demonstrated by one

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area athlete who has found a way to maintain his training and conditioning, despite being unable to work out as usual with his coaches and teammates.

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Finally, we take a moment to thank you for four years of allowing us to be the positive force for news and information about Hendersonville. We hope that you have enjoyed the stories and pictures about the places, people and events that have made Hendersonville the city we all love. We want to also give a special thanks to all our advertising partners that have made it possible to bring you this information each month. So, as you continue to shop locally, please let our partners know that you see them on our pages.

Stay safe, Hendersonville. We look forward to seeing you around!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020 FEATURES 12 All “Paws” On Deck at Humane Society of Sumner County Helping Animals Find Their Forever Homes

18 Learning During a Pandemic Mathnasium Helps Students Maintain Sharp Math Skills During Quarantine

24 Staying Fit and Safe at Home High School Quarterback Sharpens His Skills While Waiting for Football to Return

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34 Hendersonville Lifestyle - Then, Now and the Future Four Years of Lifestyle Coverage of the City by the Lake

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Animal Kingdom

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Giving Back

24 Healthy Lifestyle 30 DIY 33 Realty Report 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

Reflections on Past July 4th Fireworks Celebrations Covid-19 has continued to cause the cancellation of most events since its arrival in March. One of the events cancelled this year was the Hendersonville Freedom Festival. In recognition of this loss, but with hopeful optimism about the future for 2021 and beyond, we are bringing you some of our favorite fireworks photos from past Freedom Festivals.

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Hendersonville Chamber Honors Long-Time Members On Mar. 3, the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce recognized business and individuals who have been active members of the organization for 30 years or more.

Some of the award recipients could not attend the event, so the Chamber went to their

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businesses over the succeeding weeks to give them plaques of recognition.

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AROUND TOWN

TRISTAR ADDS HEALTH COVERAGE RESOURCES

other people what it looks like to support and encourage and uplift one another peacefully,” said Jennifer.

TriStar Health today announced the addition of a health insurance eligibility and advocacy services hotline – 833-867-8771. The new health insurance eligibility and advocacy services hotline has been added to assist those who may have lost health coverage or income to pay for health care services due to the pandemic.

“TriStar Health established a COVID-19 hotline at the start of this crisis to provide health information and guidance, and now we want to make sure we’re there to help our community as we move forward with additional tools that may be needed,” said Regina Bartlett, CEO of TriStar Hendersonville.

“We know that financial concerns may keep some people from coming to the hospital when they really need us. We don’t want that to happen. If you are out of work or lost access to insurance coverage as a result of the pandemic, the hospital is still here for you, as we always have been.”

2020 HOLIDAYFEST KING AND QUEEN ANNOUNCED HolidayFest Board announced the King and

Advisors at TriStar Health’s benefits hotline are

Queen for HolidayFest 2020 will be Jonathan and

prepared to help patients navigate payment plans,

Tammy Hayes of Hendersonville. Due to Covid-19,

insurance options, and financial assistance programs.

the crowning of this year’s King and Queen was held in their backyard by the lake. “We really surprised them, and we could not have done it without the help from last year’s King and Queen” said Larry Phillips, President of HolidayFest.

JUNETEENTH PEACE WALK IN HENDERSONVILLE Hundreds of Hendersonville residents gathered in Memorial Park on Jun. 19 to participate in an organized peace walk. Organized by Jennifer Miller, the executive director of JSM, PLLC, the event was designed to bring together citizens, law enforce-

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APPRENTI TN TECH PROGRAM GRADUATION HELD AT VOL STATE Students

celebrated

graduation

on

Jun.

ment officials and others to promote awareness

25 from Apprenti TN, a technology-focused

about racial injustice without being divisive.

apprenticeship

program.

The

outdoor

cere-

“I feel that it was very powerful for the City of

mony was held at Volunteer State Community

Hendersonville to make a statement and to show

College, with appropriate COVID-19 precautions.

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The nine graduates completed a four-part curricu-

The size of the individual dust particles coupled

lum taught by the Nashville Software School, lead-

with the density of the cloud resulted in an air qual-

ing to national certifications with tech classes that

ity alert until a rain storm cleared the skies.

included: IT Fundamentals for Computer Support and Troubleshooting; Networking Configuration and Support; Operating Systems Support Fundamentals; and Security Concepts. The program includes a 12-week paid apprenticeship with area employers.

SUMNER COUNTY MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AT VOL STATE Sumner County Middle College High School students were finally able to gather for a grad-

SAHARAN SAND CLOUD MAKES FOR DRAMATIC SKIES OVER MIDDLE TENNESSEE

uation ceremony at Volunteer State Community College Saturday. The event was held with appropriate COVID-19 precautions. It was the largest graduating class ever for the Middle

During the weekend of Jun. 27-28, the skies

College with forty-five students awarded high

over much of Middle Tennessee were filled with a

school diplomas. Thirty-one of those students

thick, yellowish haze due to the arrival of a cloud

also received associate degrees from Vol State

of Saharan sand dust that had traveled across the

during the college virtual ceremony in May.

Atlantic Ocean during the previous few weeks.

Middle College High School students take Vol

Although sand dust haze is not unknown in the area,

State classes, earning high school and college

the thickness and size of the cloud was unusual.

credit at the same time.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

All “Paws” On Deck

at the Humane Society of Sumner County HELPING ANIMALS FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES

IN A SMALL, NONDESCRIPT BUILDING ON VOLUNTEER DRIVE, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SUMNER COUNTY (HSSC) HAS QUIETLY WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES HELPING ANIMALS FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES. The dedicated board, staff and volunteers have saved thousands of dog and cat lives for over 46 years.

Founded in Hendersonville in 1974, HSSC is a private, non-profit group that offers care and adoption services for abandoned, lost and displaced animals. Services include temporary housing, veterinary care, vaccinations and the spaying/neutering of all incoming animals. Funding for the shelter is provided by adoption fees, private donations, proceeds from fundraisers and occasional grants.

HSSC receives no governmental support.

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Sandra Cherry and Mariah Ferber share a playful moment with Appa and Ally.

Lilly Savage, Sandra Cherry and Mariah Ferber pose with Appa and Ally.

“At HSSC, we are committed to providing safe shelter

“Before we take in a donated animal, the donor must

and compassionate treatment for all of the animals in our

be interviewed and approved by our Adoption Center

care,” says Sandra Cherry, long-time board member and

Manager, Aaron Hudanish,” adds Sandra. “Aaron asks a

current president of the organization’s board of directors.

lot of questions, and he turns down a lot of animals that

“Ultimately, our goal is to match each dog and cat with

don’t meet our standards.”

loving, qualified and responsible families who can provide them with their forever homes.”

Once they have been accepted, all incoming dogs and cats go through an extensive intake process, including

Unlike many other shelters around the country, HSSC

medical quarantines in special isolation wings lasting from

is a “no kill” facility. As a result, this policy places a firm

one to two weeks, depending upon the condition of the

limit on how many dogs and cats can be taken in at any

animal upon its arrival.

given time.

“Our maximum capacity is less than 75 dogs and cats.

We take in new animals as we adopt older ones out,” explains Sandra. “Along with our no kill commitment, we are also dedicated to keeping only one animal per cage (except for siblings), and that further limits how many animals we can safely and humanely handle at a time.”

“At HS S C, we are co mmitted to p rov id in g s afe sh elter an d co mp a ssio na te tre a tmen t fo r all o f th e an imals in o ur care.”

Animals arrive at the HSSC through a variety of means, including private donations and overflow pickups from the county animal control center. Along with its welcoming

“We keep individual medical records for each ani-

nature, the shelter maintains high standards over which

mal, including its vaccination schedule, deworming

animals it will accept.

status, bloodwork results and medication history,”

“We don’t take in every animal off the street,” says Sandra. “For example, we don’t take in dogs that have a

says Sandra. “We want to adopt out the healthiest animals possible.”

history of biting or cats that are known to scratch people.

The typical span between an animal’s arrival and its

We also don’t take them in if they have obvious disease or

placement with an adopting family is about six weeks,

health issues.”

which is less than at many other shelters. Despite the

The intake scrutiny is particularly stringent with regard to animals coming from private donors.

reduced timeframe, the adoption process still requires considerable due diligence by shelter staff.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM (CONTINUED)

Humane Society Board President Sandra Cherry poses by the center's van which is used to transport animals.

Mariah Ferber shows Ally some love.

Mariah Ferber and Lilly Savage play with the center's mascot dog Samson.

“We have a detailed 4-page adoption application that must be completed and reviewed before any adoptions are approved,” says Sandra.

“At HSSC, our dogs and cats come first; people come second.”

No adoptions occur without an onsite visit to check the prospective adopter’s compatibility with an individual animal. If they already have an animal at home, they are encouraged to bring that animal in to test its compatibility, too.

While adoption fees are charged, they are very reasonable given that most of the amount charged goes toward ensuring the adoption of a safe and healthy animal companion. Typically, the fees vary depending upon the age and condition of the animals.

Like most animal shelters, the HSSC is accustomed to overcoming daily hurdles in pursuit of animal care and adoption. However, the advent of the coronavirus has brought a new level of challenges never seen before.

“When Covid-19 appeared, it had a major impact on us,” says Sandra. “We had to learn to manage the twin priorities of maintaining the health and safety of our staff along with continuing to care for our animals.”

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Prior to the pandemic, the shelter was packed with guests every week, particularly on the weekends. However, that came to a halt on Mar. 5, when HSSC eliminated its regular daily business hours. Since that time, visitors are admitted on an appointment-only basis, and they are required to wear masks and to use sanitizing wipes while in the facility.

“We are also limiting the occupancy of our shelter to only 10 people at a time in order to maintain safe social distancing,” says Sandra.

“Fortunately, all of the steps that we have taken to date have worked, and no one has become ill.”

Thanks to the foresight and financial stewardship of Sandra and her board, the HSSC was fortunate to have enough cash in reserve at the beginning of the pandemic that enabled them to continue operating at minimal levels.

“Over the last several years, we worked hard to save as much of our funding as possible in order to establish a rainy-day fund,” says Sandra. “That reserve has made it possible for us to continue to pay our employees and to purchase food, medicine and supplies for our animals.”

While the reserve has helped, the shelter is still in dire need of donations from animal lovers.

“The coronavirus has really impacted us financially,” emphasizes Sandra. “Prior to the pandemic, we would have lots of regular visitors who would come by each week to visit the animals and leave donations. Since Covid-19 arrived, these visits have stopped, along with the accompanying donations.”

Although Sandra and her team have cared for and adopted out thousands of dogs and cats since the founding of the HSSC, she has never favored one animal over another.

“All animals are special; I love them all,” says Sandra, with a smile. “All dogs and cats deserve to be loved and cared for by a nurturing pet parent.”

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SUMNER COUNTY 16 Volunteer Drive, Humane Society Board President Cherry plays shares a playful moment with a kitten.

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GIVING BACK

learning during a pandemic

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MATHNASIUM HELPS STUDENTS MAINTAIN SHARP MATH SKILLS DURING QUARANTINE

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THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC OF 2020 HAS

“During extended breaks from school,

AFFECTED US ALL. From healthcare orga-

most students tend to lose more compre-

nizations to small businesses to governmental

hension in math than in other subjects,” says

services, no sector has escaped unscathed.

Heather Henke, co-owner of Mathnasium,

One of the areas affected most dramat-

a mathematics tutoring and learning cen-

ically has been education. In early March,

ter located in Hendersonville. “Due to the

most public and private school systems

extraordinary length of the Covid-19 shut-

closed down, bringing an abrupt halt to stu-

down, students may lose up to a full year of

dent academic progress.

math learning, which will adversely affect

Many schools attempted to bridge the

their future schooling.”

learning gap through the rapid deployment

Like most businesses, Mathnasium has

of web-based remote instruction. However,

faced serious challenges in trying to operate

the e-learning results have been mixed for

and meet the needs of its students during

several reasons, including inadequate train-

the pandemic quarantine.

ing, difficulties in monitoring student prog-

“We lost about one fourth of our students

ress and a lack of computers and broadband

when the pandemic first began,” recalls

internet access in many student homes.

Heather. “As a result, we immediately shut

Even during normal, non-pandemic years,

down our in-center instruction until we

there is a normal regression in learning

could figure out a way to safely bring stu-

for many students, the so-called “summer

dents back on site.”

slide.” The summer slide, or summer learn-

Thanks to some quick planning by

ing loss, is a decline in reading ability and

Heather and her husband and business

math skills that affects many students during

partner,

the summer break when school isn’t in ses-

from their corporate development team,

sion. It is a normal phenomenon that most

Mathnasium has been able to continue to

teachers address through summer reading

help its students learn.

Chad,

coupled

with

support

assignments, special projects and subject

“We very quickly moved all our students

review at the start of the new school term.

to Mathnasium@Home, an online version

Furthermore, many students attack the

of our normal Mathnasium learning sys-

learning gap by taking remedial courses at

tem, “says Heather. “Fortunately, corpo-

private educational and tutoring centers.

rate had been developing this platform for

However,

the

protracted

downtime

the past two years. We had already been

caused by coronavirus has brought about

selected as one of the of the pilot loca-

an unprecedented decline in cognitive skills

tions, and we had already begun training

and knowledge, particular in mathematics.

our staff for remote learning.”

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Sanitizing wipes are now a mandatory part of every student's learning supplies.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Although faced with continuing uncertainty over the pandemic, Mathnasium’s strategy has worked well over the past several months. With the easing of quarantine restrictions in June, Mathnasium was able to reopen its doors for a limited amount of on-site instruction.

“While planning to reopen our center,

“DURING EXTENDED BREAKS FROM SCHOOL, MOST STUDENTS TEND TO LOSE MORE COMPREHENSION IN MATH THAN IN OTHER SUBJECTS.”

we reviewed part of our operation,” says Heather. “We implemented several new mandatory protocols, including handwashing, limited material handling, social distancing of student seating, special cleaning procedures and requiring all employees and students to wear masks. We even installed plastic barriers between students and instructors to provide additional protection.”

While the operational changes have been sudden and extensive, both the Mathnasium team and their student base have responded enthusiastically.

“Our employees and our students adapted quickly to the new normal of masks and social distancing,” says Heather. “They have provided great feedback and communication throughout the entire process.”

Although

in-center

instruction

has

resumed, Mathnasium will continue to incorporate remote learning as part of its normal business operations.

“We will continue Mathnasium@Home moving forward, due to the convenience it offers families,” says Heather. “For instance, families can go on summer vacations, and their children can continue their math instruction without interruption, regardless of their location.”

Although Heather encourages parents to consider enrolling their children in learning centers such as Mathnasium, she has some sage advice for parents who are finding themselves suddenly having to home school their children.

“In order to avoid turning education into drudgery, parents need to strive to make learning interactive and fun,” says Heather.

“It should be an integrated part of every activity throughout this summer. Cooking, crafting and traveling are all great ways to interject math learning into everyday living.”

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Mathnasium's Jonathan Ousley wears a protective mask as he cleans learning materials.

Student Allie Earps works on a lesson with tutor Mitchell Moody.

Mathnasium's Rebeka Rosales is working safely with a face mask and hand sanitizer.

Mathnasium's Rebeka Rosales works on the center's online portal.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

IN A TYPICAL YEAR, THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS WHEN SUMMER BREAKS BEGIN TO END, AND YOUNG PEOPLE GO BACK TO SCHOOL. It is a busy time, filled with eagerness and anticipation for what the new school year will bring.

Along with a return to the classroom, the start of the school year usually means the return of extracurricular activities, including fall sports. Typically, area athletes would have spent all spring and most of the summer in long workouts and practice sessions getting prepared for their fall seasons.

Staying Fit and Safe at Home

However, 2020 is not a normal year.

HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACK SHARPENS HIS SKILLS WHILE WAITING FOR FOOTBALL TO RETURN Jojo Crump works out his arms and upper body with dumbbells.

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Jojo Crump strengthens his upper body with exercise stirrups.

“THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING ON MY OWN IS THAT I HAVE TIME TO FOCUS ON WHAT I NEED TO WORK ON, WITHOUT ANY DISTRACTIONS.” It is the year of the coronavirus; the year of uncertainty.

However, some area athletes are not content with waiting around

In March, all area schools closed down in response to governmen-

for a return to normalcy. Instead, they are moving forward with their

tal proclamations and social distancing requirements. The closures

own, personalized at-home workouts to keep themselves “game

brought an immediate cessation of classroom and athletic activities,

day” ready for when school sports resume.

which, for the most part, continue to this day. Spring sports seasons and

One such athlete is Joseph “JoJo” Crump, a rising freshman foot-

championship tournaments were cancelled, along with an abrupt halt

ball quarterback at Father Ryan High School in Nashville. Jojo is the

to organized practice and conditioning sessions for fall sports athletes.

son of Raymond Crump, managing member of Hendersonville-based

Given the patchwork quilt of state, county and local pandemic

Olympian Construction Company, and his wife, Nicole. Jojo and his

restrictions, no one can be sure exactly how and when the return to

family relocated from Hendersonville to Nashville in February, shortly

school will happen. Most school administrators, teachers, coaches,

before the outbreak of the coronavirus.

students and parents are caught up in a web of uncertainty as to how to proceed during these times.

“From our move to the shutdown, everything happened so quickly that it was almost overwhelming,” recalls Jojo.

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HE ALTH Y LIFEST Y LE (CONTINUED)

Jojo Crump practices his footwork skills with an agility ladder.

Faced with an unacceptable prospect of a spring and summer without practice and conditioning sessions, Jojo decided to work out on his own at home. After securing the approval and support of his parents, Jojo transformed part of his family garage into a home gym, complete with weights, resistance

Jojo Crump works out his thigh muscles with a resistance loop band.

bands and medicine balls.

In conjunction with his coaches at Father Ryan and his personal trainer, Jojo developed a series of complete, one-hour total body workout programs. Each day, he varies his routine to emphasize different parts of his body, including arms, legs and abs. He also works on his footwork skills by going through various drills with a portable agility ladder.

“It really doesn’t take a lot of space or equipment to get in a good workout,” says Jojo. “The key is having a good workout plan, guided by my coaches and my trainer.”

Although he missed spring group conditioning sessions with his friends at school, Jojo has found exercising on his own to be enjoyable.

“The best thing about working on my own is that I have time to focus on what I need to work on, without any distractions,” says Jojo. “I have time to think, to review my progress and to adapt as needed.”

Despite the unusual conditions, Jojo’s personalized workout strategy has proven successful so far.

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Jojo Crump works out his legs with a resistance loop band.

Jojo Crump works on his core strength with an exercise roller.

“When I started my home workouts, I weighed 155 lbs. and was having trouble getting to the playing weight recommended by my coaches,” says Jojo. “However, since the quarantine began, I have reached my goal weight of 170 lbs. by adding 15 lbs. of healthy muscle mass. I also improved my overall strength and conditioning.”

Over the past few weeks, an easing in the pandemic restrictions has permitted schools to resume limited group practices. Despite his relief at being to work out with his friends once more, Jojo is in no hurry to give up his home gym.

“While we are having some light conditioning practices at school now, we still aren’t allowed to go into the weight room,” says Jojo.

“Thank goodness I have my home gym to keep me on track.”

As fall approaches, there continues to be an air of uncertainty over when schools will reopen, including when or if there will be a fall football season. However, despite the lack of a clear direction, Jojo Jojo Crump works on his core strength with a medicine ball.

remains focused.

“I don’t know when we will have football again” says Jojo. “However, one thing is for sure. When football is back, I will be ready.”

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DIY

+HANDCRAFTED+

FUN PAPER CRAFT ACTIVITY FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

PIÑLLAMA

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

HENDERSONVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

113 Championship Place

$514,900

$509,900

99%

33

4

3

118 Doral Lane

$519,000

$519,000

100%

35

4

4

120 Flintshire Lane

$519,950

$519,950

100%

38

3

3

611 Penhurst Pl #519

$519,990

$513,000

99%

41

4

3

1026 Heathrow Dr

$529,000

$529,000

100%

22

4

4

201 Ashington Circle #96

$529,444

$527,009

100%

44

4

4

1736 Saundersville Rd Lot 1

$544,900

$548,973

101%

27

4

4

1744 Saundersville Rd

$564,091

$564,091

100%

58

4

4

1008 Gadwall Circle

$569,000

$558,000

98%

14

5

5

358 Azalea Cir

$569,050

$593,939

104%

269

4

4

123 Natchez Dr

$574,900

$570,000

99%

19

4

5

415 Sanders Ferry Rd

$575,000

$525,000

91%

10

3

3

167 Flintshire Ln

$579,574

$579,574

100%

29

4

3

513 Jones Ln

$589,900

$589,900

100%

40

4

4

163 Flintshire Ln

$594,900

$604,900

102%

1

4

3

1023 Gadwall Cir

$599,900

$590,000

98%

51

4

4

102 Glenn Hill Dr

$625,000

$609,000

97%

23

4

4

1015 Carriage Hill Dr

$749,999

$740,000

99%

75

5

5

122 Riverwood Dr

$775,000

$780,000

101%

12

6

6

1095 Jenkins Ln

$799,900

$799,900

100%

43

4

4

104 Riva Rdg

$865,900

$865,900

100%

76

4

4

217 East Harbor

$869,000

$860,000

99%

43

5

5

1019 Morchella Private Way

$998,000

$974,000

98%

22

4

5

115 Walnut Dr

$1,459,950

$1,374,381

94%

49

7

6

Realtracs MLS statistics from 7/1/20 through 7/31/20 DOM - Days on Market

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Hendersonville Lifestyle ARTICLE RICK MURRAY

Then, Now and the Future

FOUR YEARS OF LIFESTYLE COVERAGE OF THE CITY BY THE LAKE AUGUST 2016 TO JULY 2020.

As we continue our journey into 2020 and beyond, we will

The past four years have been an eventful time for our city, and

continue to expand our online offerings through our website and

through it all, Hendersonville Lifestyle has been there. From our first

on social media through our Facebook and Instagram posts.

issue through today, our goal has always been to bring you stories

The combination of our monthly print publication along with

about the people and events that shape life in the City by the Lake.

our enhanced online presence will enable us to bring you even

Following a city as exciting and diverse as Hendersonville requires

more exciting stories and updates. Whether you prefer to read

us to cover a lot of different angles in order to keep our readers

Hendersonville Lifestyle in printed magazine form or electroni-

informed. Therefore, we work hard to make sure that you don’t miss

cally, we will be there for you.

out on any of the happenings in our city.

Our commitment to covering Hendersonville is even symbolized

In recognition of our 4th anniversary, we are grateful for everyone who has made it possible. To our readers, our advertisers, our story

by the letters of our name, “Lifestyle.”

subjects and our corporate team, we say thank you for helping to

L – Lake life.

make Hendersonville Lifestyle a success.

I – Insights and influencers.

F – Food, family and fun.

We look forward to continuing to bring you the best of Hendersonville each month as we journey together into the future.

E – Entertainment and entrepreneurs.

S – Shopping and style.

T – Trends and travel.

Y – You and your neighbors.

L – Leaders.

E – Education and the environment.

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