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2014 July/AugustCONTENTS

Hello ReadersHello Readers! It’s our 9th Anniversary Issue of Convenient

Shopper Magazine (CSM) and I am thankful to God first, and to each of you who read our magazine. I would especially like to thank each and every advertiser for promoting your business through CSM. Looking back at our history and remembering when my husband and I were trying to come up with a name for the magazine driving to church in 2005. We mentioned hundreds of names for the magazine, and could not agree, until the light came on as we both agreed to name it Clarksville Convenient Shopper. I vividly remember it being a lot of work in the beginning that required lots of teamwork and hours preparing for each issue. I cannot speak for my husband, but seemed like I never slept. Initially we started out printing bi-weekly, then monthly, then bi-monthly. Looking back at our early beginnings, our daughter at the time was only a year old and now is 10 years old, and loves to sing and write. Our oldest child who was age 10, now 19, is in the Navy, and our middle child who was 4 at the time, is now 13. In 2007, we changed the name of the magazine to Convenient Shopper Magazine. I would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way, and for all of the encouraging words. My advice to anyone planning a new project, starting a new business, purchasing a home, or more, remember things that seem impossible at times are very possible when you believe.

Until next time, keep living life to the fullest, and hope to see you back for our next issue.

Sincerely,Treva R. Gordon

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ON THE COVERAttorney Merriel Bullock-Neal

Attorney Merriel Bullock-Neal, candidate for Juvenile Court Judge, is uniquely qualified to serve as judge. In addition to having a law degree, she has a doctorate in special education with support fields in clinical child psychology and family therapy.

Merriel Bullock-Neal will address the needs of the whole child not just the offense the individual has been charged with. Her background and experience will allow her to address the needs of those youth who come into contact with the system who have mental health issues, behavioral issues and other qualified disabilities. She is and has been actively involved in the Juvenile Justice System. Her focus is one the prevention of Juvenile delinquency and the rehabilitation of youth who are already in the juvenile justice system. “For every youth we prevent from going into the juvenile justice system or rehabilitate if they are already in the system, that is one less person in the adult criminal justice system.”

Murriel Bullock Neal is for our youth, our families and our community! For Justice that is Real, Vote for Merriel Bullock-Neal on August 7!

Campaign Headquarters 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN 931-551-8300. Website mbnealforjudge.com. o

FEATURES/STORIES8 Kindergarten Is Your Child Ready?10 Dr. Merriel Bullock-Neal, Esquire15 Unity Day Vendor Trade Show Event21 Calendar Spotlight24 Reception that Honored Tim Barnes28 Hair Talk: The Dangers of Over Processing30 Success! At the 5th Annual Unity Day Celebration31 Smoking and Smoking Cessation - Part 333 Should You Push Your Children to Excel?37 Tamera’s Tasty Tidbits: Spilling the Beans

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Is your child ready to start school? What do our teachers really want your child to know the first day of kindergarten?

Children starting kindergarten should know there letters and numbers some sounds and recognition of numbers 1-10. Some children should recognize their name and be able to cut with scissors as well as follow directions and have the ability to express their feelings. Ten kindergarten readiness skills to focus on as you work with your child are:

1. Writing• Help your child practice writing letters especially in

their name.• Teach them the difference in upper case and lower case.• Write with items to make it fun, such as shaving cream

in the bathtub, finger paint, syrup on your pancakes.2. Letter Recognition• Play games to help your child recognize some letters

of the alphabet.3. Beginning Sounds• Make your child aware of the sound that each letter

makes.• Find items around the house that begin with the same

sound and identify the letter that makes each sound.• Overemphasize the first sound in words to help your

child hear the individual sounds in words.4. Number Recognition and Counting• Count throughout the day• Point out numbers you see in your environment and

have your child name them.5. Shapes and Colors• If your child is having trouble recognizing certain

colors, you might add a little food coloring to cookie dough, milk to emphasize those colors.

• Help your child recognize more difficult shapes such as diamonds and rectangles by showing her how to draw them.

• Play games in which your child finds objects of particular colors and shapes around the house or in the neighborhood as you drive.

6. Fine Motor Skills• Give your child several different writing options

(colored pencils, crayons or markers).• Playing with play dough is a fun way to strengthen the

muscles of the hand that will be used for writing.

7. Cutting• Purchase a good pair of child-safe scissors and let

your child practice.• Give her old magazines or newspapers to cut up.• Cutting play dough is also fun for children.8. Reading Readiness• Run your finger under the words as you read to help

them learn that words go from left to right and top to bottom.

• Play games with rhyming words to help your child hear similar sounds in words.

9. Attention and Following Directions and Sharing• Working together really is important in kindergarten,

college, and beyond.• Sharing encourages the use of good manners and lots

of opportunity to say “please” and “thank you.”• Read lots of stories with your child and work up to

reading longer chapter books, one chapter each night.• Give your child two and three step directions.• Play Simon Says with two or three step directions. For

example: “Simon Says jump up and down and shout hooray.”

10. Social Skills• Give your children opportunities to interact with

other children.• Teach your child how to express feelings.

Take advantage of libraries and museums which have wonderful resources and programs for in-person and online learning. Remember to keep it fun and don’t make it stressful for you or your child. With just a little fun practice, your child will be prepared for her elementary school debut! o

ARTICLEKindergarten Is Your Child Ready?

K ... is for Kindergarten - hip, hip, hooray. I ..... is for imagination we use everyday. N ... is for numbers - we know one, two, three. D ... is for drawing, the best you can see! E .... is for exercise to keep our bodies strong. R ... is for reading books all day long. G ... is for good friends. We made more each day. A ... is for the alphabet we know how to say. R ... is for remembering everything we learned. T .... is for treats every Friday we earned. E .... is for excitement. This year we’ve had some. N ... is for next year. First grade here we come!

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Early Voting July 18, 2014 – August 2, 2014Election Day August 7, 2014

Dr. Merriel Bullock-Neal is a practicing attorney, a retired Austin Peay State University professor and

a candidate for Juvenile Court Judge. She is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Dr. Bullock-Neal is married to Dr. Arthur L. Neal, Sr., who is the Director of APSU Veterans Upward Bound Program and a Vietnam War Veteran. Together they have three adult children – Mark Bullock, Arthur L. Neal, Jr. (Yolanda) and Lynnette Bullock Brinson (Jarvis) and two grandchildren: Jefferson Sherrod Brinson and Arthur L. Neal, III.

Dr. Bullock-Neal has a Juris Doctorate degree from The Washington College of Law at The American University and a Ph. D. in Special Education with support fields in Family Therapy, Clinical Child Psychology and Counseling Psychology also from The American University. Additionally, Dr. Bullock-Neal has a Masters Degree in Special Education from Howard University and completed post doctoral training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is licensed in three areas: attorney, school psychology and special education. Dr. Bullock-Neal is also a Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator. The combination of the aforementioned has enabled her to represent clients with disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, physical and health impairments, etc. As a result, several judges have appointed these specialized cases to her.

As a general practitioner in the areas of civil and criminal law, she has litigated cases in Juvenile Court, General Sessions, Circuit Court, Chancery Court, Court of Appeals and US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Additionally, she has been appointed to serve as Guardian ad

Litem, Solicitor ad Litem and defense attorney for juveniles in Juvenile Court. Her legal experiences in juvenile law also include serving as a legal advocate at Foster Care Review Boards, IEP meetings, Discipline Hearings, Truancy Hearings, DCS Family & Child Staffings, Manifestation Hearings, Due Process Hearings, Mediations and other related venues. Dr. Merriel Bullock-Neal has presented in various venues, state,

regional, national and international conferences, on various aspects of the law. Additionally, she has served as director of several state and nationally funded projects.

Dr. Merriel Bullock-Neal is very active in our community. She understands the dynamics, needs and diversity of the community. Some of the community organizations that she is currently and or has been involved include Leadership Clarksville Class of 2014, Member of Clarksville Civitan; Chairperson of the First, Second, Third and Fourth Annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice sponsored by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, Montgomery Co. Chapter of the DMC Task Force, and Law Office of Merriel Bullock Neal; Former Chairperson and Current Member, Clarksville-Montgomery

County (now called Two Rivers) Chapter of the American Red Cross Board; Certified Humanitarian Law Instructor for the American Red Cross, Member of Special Education and Juvenile Justice Task Force; Chairperson, Member, Montgomery County Disproportionate Minority Contact Task Force; Tennessee Statewide Disproportionate Minority Contact Task Force; Life Member, NAACP; Faculty Advisor –Austin Peay State University Red Cross Club and Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children; Member of Montgomery County Bar Association, and Tennessee Bar Association; American Bar Association, Teen Court; Room in the Inn and others.

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The Unity Vendor Trade Show hosted by Convenient Shopper Magazine was a great success at the Governor’s

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ARTICLEReception that Honored the Candidate: Tim BarnesThe Committee to Elect Tim Barnes announced a reception that

honored Juvenile Magistrate Tim Barnes on Thursday March 27th at 5:00 p.m. at the Montgomery County Museum. Magistrate Barnes has served the county as Juvenile Magistrate since October, 2010 and has presided over more than 10,000 Juvenile cases since that time.

Magistrate Barnes, a graduate of Harding University in Searcy Ar-kansas and The University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been actively engaged in the practice of law in all Courts of Montgomery County since 1988. In addition to having regular-ly practiced in the General Sessions and Juvenile Courts for over 23 years, he has practiced in Circuit (Criminal and Civil) and Chancery Courts as well as the Appellate Courts and U.S. District Court (Mid-dle and Western). A Father of three children, Patrick, 20, a student at APSU, Molly, 16, a student at Rossview High School, and Fergus, 15, a student at Rossview High school, Magistrate Barnes has been actively involved in the community since first residing here in 1988. He is a member of Faith Outreach Church, former member of the board of directors of The American Red Cross, former member of the board of directors of the Montgomery County Bar Association.

He has published in respected law publications, including, Barrister, the Young Lawyers Division publication of the ABA Jour-nal and has been a contributor to a practice manual on the enforce-ment of money judgments by Matthew Bender. He has also pub-lished an essay in a collection of essays from the National Public Radio show, “This I Believe”. The essay is entitled, “Where the Soul

of Man Never Dies” and is included in the book, This I Believe: On Fatherhood.

Licensed in Tennessee since 1987, Tim Barnes has spent most of his years of practice in the courtroom, earning the respect of his peers by receiving a positive rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the na-tionally known attorney peer review rating agency in the country. In the 1990s, Tim Barnes served as General Sessions and Juvenile court Judge Pro Tem for the Honorable Judges Carol Catalano and Wayne C. Shelton. “I was honored to have been asked by the Judges to serve in that capacity. That was a great experience which helped prepare me for my current Magistrate position and is invaluable ex-perience for someone aspiring to the bench. I will always be grateful to those Judges for the confidence they showed in me by those ap-pointments”, said Magistrate Barnes.

Tim Barnes practiced as an associate for Cleveland C. Turner, as an associate for John M Richardson and John M. Richardson, Jr., then as a partner in the firm of Richardson & Barnes. In 1996 Tim Barnes became a sole practitioner, and in 1999 purchased a building at 119 Franklin Street where he maintained his practice until 2011. Tim Barnes added, “I came here with very little, but the people of Clarksville were so kind and welcoming that I was blessed to be able to make a good living practicing law and was able to keep several people employed in my law office. I have had some super people who have worked for me over the years. I could not have accomplished much without their able, conscientious and caring assistance.” o

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ARTICLESUCCESS! At the 5th Annual Unity Day CelebrationThe 5th Annual Celebration of Unity Day event was a huge

success that was held Saturday, June 21st at the Clarksville Governors Square Mall. Unity Day is a day set apart to honor those who serve in community. Great singing at its best with lots of cheer from people who came near and far to celebrate our honorees that included:

n Pastor Anthony and Julie Daley – The Tabernacle Church, Clarksville, TNn Captain Carla Bender – United States Army – Fort Campbell, KYn Antonio French Sr. – Community Youth Leader - Nashville, TNn Robert Brooks – TN Federation President of The Korean American Associationn Pastors Willie and Robin Little – Clarksville Community Church, Clarksville, TNn Customs House Museum – Clarksville, TNn Pastor Dr. Robert I. and First Lady Wanda M. Gains – Greater New Birth Jerusalem Ministries, Clarksville, TN

n Esquire Attorney Dr. Merriel Bullock-Neal – DMC Taskforcen Virginia Hatcher – Community Leader Clarksville,Tennessee State Our Unity Day Ambassadors included:n Benita Bellamy – CEO/Founder of The Bellamy Group, Nashville, TNn Pamela Crawford – National Recording Artist, Author, Pastor

Highlights of Unity Event were guest artist Joint Heirs, Velma Jo Williams, Gospel Four, and Comedy by J Lamaar. The event hosts were Kevin Kennedy, Yolanda Stewart and Lizzie Morgan. The event was sponsored by F&M Bank, Cumberland Bank and Trust, Winn Materials, Queen City College, Whizz Advertising, Daymar Institute, State Representative Joe Pitts, Grandma’s Apron, Simplie D’Vine, Church’s Chicken, and Essence of Elegance INJ.

Unity Day Celebration is hosted each year by Convenient Shopper Magazine. Visit us at: www.Clarksville\UnityDay.com. o

Above: Treva Gordon, Pamela Crawford, and Benita Bellamy; Above Center: Artist Joint Heirs with Treva Gordon and Benita Bellamy; Above Right: People gathering.

Right: Artist Joint Heirs; Far Right; Hosts Kevin Kennedy and Lizzy Morgan.

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By Dr. Gregory Fryer

Today we will continue our series on smoking cessation. The essential key in quitting smoking is determining your “why.”

If you do have a big enough WHY to stop smoking, you will. Medications May Help But are Not Necessary

Pharmaceutical companies would have you think that most people who quit smoking use some medication like Chantix, Zyban, nicorette gum, or the nicotine patch. These are all good medications to help one quit smoking, but the gum and the patch may be used as long term crutches because they exchange one form of nicotine for another. Now there are electronic cigarettes. The tobacco industry companies like Malboro-maker Altria, Reyolds American, and Lorillard are in the e-cigarette business. Don’t get me wrong these are some-what better than continuing to smoke tobacco but they are still harmful to your health. The point I want to convey is that pharmaceutical and tobacco companies are in the business to make money (take your money) not necessarily to promote health. The truth of the matter is that ninety-five percent of

people who stop smoking do so without any pharmaceutical help. Support groups and smoking cessation classes helpful. The bottom line is that the smoker decides to quit. There are two things that motivate people: #1 seek pleasure, #2 avoid pain,and people will do what they want to do based on these two motivators.Identify the Root Problem

Why does one smoke? Taking answering this question and honestly identifying the root cause make it easier for a smoker to quit. Seven categories of why people smoke are 1. It is stimulating, 2. One wants something in his hand, 3. It feels good, 4. It is a crutch, 5. It is an addition, 6. It is part of one’s routine, and 7. It helps one fit into certain social situations. Changing or eliminating the root cause will significantly de-crease the desire to smoke.

Next issue we will conclude our smoking cessation series.

Dr. Gregory M. Fryer, M.D., is the owner of Medical Direct Care, located at 190 Hatcher Lane, Suite B, in Clarksville, TN. 931-221-0902 www.medicaldirectcare.com. o

ARTICLESmoking and Smoking Cessation - Part 3

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By Robert Shy

Whether or not parents should push their children to excel has been a highly debated topic for years.

Before I weigh in on this subject, I want to first give my disclaimer as I always do that I am not an expert in child rearing, psychology, education or any other area.

My answer is yes, you should push your children to excel; that is if you are doing it for them and not for you. Let me elaborate. My children have done very well so far both academically and also behavior wise. I stress so far because Satan is busy and would love to see them fail. Because of my children’s success, I often get complimented on them and told how I should be proud of their success. I always say “thank you” and stick my chest out for a second but I have to catch myself and realize that their success is a product of their hard work and dedication to excellence and I had little to do with it. I have not taken one single test for them and my contributions are small. Those compliments you receive can make you feel good as a parent but you have to realize that it is all about the children and not about you. That is one reason parents may push their children to excel for the wrong reason. In addition, parents sometimes push their children to succeed too many times to

see their own missed opportunities fulfilled. Circumstances may have prevented a parent from reaching for their childhood dream. Now that they have children of their own, the parent sees this as a second chance. Another negative possibility is that the parent views the child’s success or failure as a personal achievement. The child is pushed to succeed so that the parent can ride the child’s star upward. This is not normal parental pride toward a child that has done well in life. It is a specific push that has a measure of ‘succeed or else’ attached to it.

Now if you are not making the mistakes above, I say you must push your children to excel to reach the goals they have set for themselves or those goals that you have plotted together. I cannot tell you the number of times a junior or senior high school student or recent high school graduate have told me that they wish their parents would have pushed them more. They knew they lacked the discipline to do it themselves.As the parent, you are their coach and it is your responsibility to lead them to victory, which is success. Success can be measured in many different ways but however, you measure it as a team, it is your job to help them get there. Like any good coach, sometimes you may be their cheerleader and other times you may have to act as the drill sergeant or warden. Whatever it takes, it is your responsibility to help them reach their goals. o

ARTICLEShould You Push Your Children to Excel?

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By Dontez Brock

It has been 10 years since I first heard the call. Not salvation but a distinctive mandate from

God. I believe all followers of Christ hear it at least once in their lifetime. It’s not a call to ministry but a call to discipleship! While praying in my dorm room many years ago I heard God speak clearly to me these words “make me your number one priority” He said. I wrote that specific word down in April of 2004 and have never forgotten it. I had no clue that for the next ten years of my life I would fall to many temptations and be blindsided by numerous distractions and difficulties. God, in his infinite wisdom, knew that I would need to focus intently on my relationship with Him in order to be victorious in my adult life. Many times I became engulfed with people, places and things that in the end were never beneficial but rather destructive in my growth with the Lord.

We see in scripture many times where Jesus, outside of his twelve, calls other men to follow him. In Luke 8 Christ calls three different individuals to become his followers. All three were confronted with very strong challenges. He points out the obstacles in each potential disciple. Though all three had right intentions Christ still challenged the hearts and dedication of his future followers. This is still true today! Though many are called only but a few are chosen and those chosen are the ones who answered His call. o

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By Tamera Adjei

Instead of meat being the main attraction at meal times, let the showstopper be the beans. Beans are not only

full of protein and fiber, but they are affordable too, and they are so special that they qualify to in be in two food groups—protein and vegetables. Now that is what I call a win-win food item.

Beans have many health benefits, to include promoting a healthy weightdue to them being low in fat and calories. Depending on the variety, a half cup of cooked, dry beans is only about 120 calories. Additionally, beans may also prevent chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Looking for ways to get more beans in your diet?Try going meatless 1-2 times per week, and having beans as your meat substitute. Other ways to get more beans in your diet include using them as salad toppers, incorporating them into main dishes such as soups, casseroles and stews.

Beans come prepackaged in dried form, or precooked in cans. When buying canned beans, purchase beans labeled “low sodium,” and still rinse them under running water to remove any additional sodium. There are a few different methods for preparing dried beans; my most preferred method includes first sorting beans and removing any unwanted debris (shriveled beans, stones, dirt, etc.). Then rinse beans under running water,and soak them overnight. Next, discard the water used for soaking the beans, and cover the beans with fresh water in a pot. Lastly, cook the beans on medium to high heat for approximately 2 hours, or until the beans are cooked to your desired texture. Use a fork to press down gently on the bean to check for texture.

Lastly, because beans are high in fiber, besure to increase your intake gradually, and increase the amount of water you drink in order to reduce gassiness and abdominal pain/cramping. After all you don’t want to be stuck singing the song: “beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you…” well you know the restTamera Adjei is your nutrition expert giving you reliable in-formation about food and nutrition. Email your nutrition questions to Tamera at [email protected]. Your question may be featured in the next issue of the Convenient Shopper Magazine. o

ARTICLETamera’s Tasty Tidbits: Spilling the Beans

EASY HUMMUS DIPPrep time 15 minutes

Ingredients:1 ½ cup chick peas, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons minced garlic2 fluid ounces Lemon juice1 fluid ounce Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Red and yellow baby bell peppers, dicedPreparation:1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth2. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving3. Top with bell peppers for taste, color and textureMeal Ideas:Cut tortillas into triangles and bake at 350° F until they are crispy and golden brown. They are great for dipping. Add a side of your favorite veggies; slice an apple and top with 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon of granola for a yummy dessert.

ASK TAMERAHow can I get my kids excited about eating vegetables? –ALL OUT OF IDEAS

Hi, ALL OUT OF IDEAS! Try getting your children excited about vegetables before the food makes its way to the table. This can start at home when you are planning meals for the week. Ask them which vegetable they would like to try. Create vegetable theme months. For instance, for the month of July, in honor of Independence Day, eat red and white vegetables. Have your children find recipes and help prepare the vegetables; this is fun no matter what age your children are. Have them discover fun facts about the vegetables that can be shared at the table during meal time. Another great way to get children excited about vegetables is starting a garden. Not enough space, try a container garden. Your kids are bound to be wild about veggies.

TRIVIAThe most commonly eaten bean in the United States and North West Mexico is:

A. Lima bean B. Pinto bean C. Kidney bean D. Black bean

*Look for the answer in the next Convenient Shopper issue.Answer to question in previous issue: (C) The average strawberry has 150-200 seeds on itssurface.


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CS Spotlight - Maxine Drayton

Maxine Drayton, designer and more was born in Louisiana and transitioned to Tennessee in 1996. After grade school, she went

on to graduate at the Bolton Beauty School of Cosmetology in 1986. She competed in the Iam Hair Battle hair show winning first place in the fantasy hair. Furthering her education and graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology, majoring in Fashion and Merchandising. Maxine has interned with the Legendary designer Manuel Cuevas rhinestone bandit to the country stars

in Nashville Tennessee Her expertise very well-rounded in the fashion and hair world. From hair styling to fashion designer she is one go getter, who knows her craft. She has worked with numerous of fashion production teams, creates her own patterns.

Ms Drayton’s, phenomenal talents are the basis which

drives from the inspiration, determination, and hard-working will power that are within her. Her couture pieces, and it shows in her hair styling techniques. Her designs pieces, and hair wow many audiences. They range from Fantasy hair to old hollywood style and glamour to modern-day chique. Maxine Drayton, designer and more was born in Louisiana and transitioned to Tennessee in 1996. After grade school, she went on to graduate at the Bolton Beauty School of Cosmetology in 1986. She competed in the Iam Hair Battle hair show winning first place in the fantasy hair. Furthering her education and graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology, majoring in Fashion and Merchandising. Maxine has interned with the Legendary designer Manuel Cuevas rhinestone bandit to the country stars in Nashville Tennessee Her expertise very well-rounded in the fashion and hair world. From hair styling to fashion designer she is one go getter, who knows her craft. She has worked with numerous of fashion production teams, creates her own patterns.

Ms Drayton’s, phenomenal talents are the basis which drives from the inspiration, determination, and hard-working will power that are within her. Her couture pieces, and it shows in her hair styling techniques. Her designs pieces, and hair wow many audiences. They range from Fantasy hair to old Hollywood style and glamour to modern-day chique. She is located at Unique Images Salon, 1000 Summerhaven Road in Clarksville, Tennessee. o

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