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4B Thursday, June 21, 2007 THETENNESSEAN www.tennessean.com 3 MIDSTATE FROM THE COVER Academy honors Parton, other country greats Fisherman catches antique, rare lures Beverly 1 1 JEANNE REASONOVER THE TENNESSEAN John Lackey, avid fisherman and chairman of the Williamson County Planning Commission, has spent many hours adding to his collection of nearly 800 antique and rare lures, rods and flies. Lackey's collection of mostly bass lures dates back to 1 91 5, with some that have increased in value many are worth hundreds because of their age, rarity and condition. Country music wistfully remembered some of its greatest lost talent Wednesday at the Tennessee State Museum, but the spirit was lifted by a celebration of a few of its remaining treasures. About 250 people gathered at "Sparkle and Twang: Marty Stuart's American Musical Odyssey" to help the Academy of Country Music honor Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, Buck Owens and music executive Jack Lameier. After musical tributes by Ashley Monroe and Rhonda Vincent, Parton was presented the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award by former singing partner Porter Wagoner.

Parton joked that it was appropriate that she receive the pioneer award because she and Wagoner came to town in a covered wagon. "I've seen a lot of wonderful things happen in this business, all sorts of styles, but it's always remained country music," she said. "I like feeling like I'm one of the old-timers in the business, but I'm out there every day. "I may be a pioneer, but I'm blazing new trails all the time, so don't give up on me," said Parton, who was recording in the studio earlier Wednesday. Ray Scott honored Jennings by singing "Rainy Day Woman" and Buddy Jennings accepted his late father's Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award.

"I think it's long overdue," Buddy Jennings said. "It should've been done when he was alive so he could enjoy it. I'm glad they're finally coming around." toured in Australia and Africa, was lauded for the international doors he opened for country music. "I believe that Don carried the American country song across the world," Pratt said. Buck Owens, who died last year, was given the Jim Reeves International Award for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music worldwide.

Connie Smith sang "The Key's in the Mailbox" and Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives performed an instrumental number. Great American Country host Storme Warren discussed Owens' career accomplishments, which spanned singing and songwriting to hosting television shows and owning radio stations and nightclubs. Throughout his career, he received 20 ACM nominations. Jack Lameier, who retired from Song Music Nashville after 40 years, was given the Mae Boren Axton award, recognizing his years of dedication to the ACMs. "Mae Boren Axton always said, 'Put the music Lameier said.

He was serenaded by Ty Herndon, one of his former artists. Herndon sang "What Matters Most," which Lameier helped make a hit on country radio. Herndon said Lameier persuaded more than 100 radio stations to add the song the first week of its release. "It still holds the record," Herndon said. Tracy Lawrence and Hal Ketchum were in the audience at the event.

Tricia Yearwood sang the Patsy Cline song "He Called Me Baby" in honor of Pioneer Award recipient Harlan Howard. Howard, who wrote more than 4,000 songs, was considered the dean of country songwriters. His hits include "I Fall to Pieces," "Busted" and "Heartaches by the Number." His widow, Melanie Howard, accepted the award on his behalf. "It's an honor anytime they recognize songwriters because it's hard for songwriters to compete with the likes of Dolly, Waylon and Buck," she said. "Harlan was very shy and introverted.

He preferred that his songs shine for him "He would have loved it after it was over," she said of the event. "He would be at the bar before and after." Cliffee Stone award winner Don Williams, who did not attend, was praised by former manager John Dorris and manager Robert Pratt for his body of work that included 17 number one hits such as "Good Ole Boys Like Me" and "You're My Best Friend." The Don Williams hit "I Believe In You" was performed by one of its co-writers, Roger Cook. Williams, who is hugely popular in Europe and has Rape: 'This really was an victims advocate says OBITUARIES assault victims annually. "This allows us to be compensated for the service we provide victims of violent sexual crimes," said Reginald Coopwood, the hospital's chief executive officer. "We're happy that the fund was put in place." The hospital contracts with nurse practitioners to be on call 24 hours a day in case of a sexual assault.

The nurses are specially trained to administer forensic exams, which can further traumatize victims if handled improperly. Fogle, of the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center, said that a majority of their clients are initially not interested in prosecuting. But because evidence must be collected within 72 hours of the assault, counselors and volunteers encourage victims to have the forensic exam in case they change their minds. Billing appalls lawmakers State Rep. Sherry Jones, D-Nashville, said she was appalled when she learned that some rape victims were being billed.

She worked with Sen. Jamie Woodson, R-Knoxville, to craft the legislation, which sets a cap ments would cost the state about $527,000 during the next fiscal year. Meharry offers free tests Davidson County is among only four Tennessee counties where rape victims are able to receive free forensic exams, regardless of whether they're insured or whether they intend to prosecute, said Kathy Walsh, executive director of the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Until about four months ago, many legislators and Midstate sexual assault counselors were unaware that rape victims were being billed. "This really was an outrage," said Walsh, whose organization works to help rape victims who lack health insurance and can't pay for the tests.

Metro police detectives and local rape crisis centers refer victims to Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, which has been offering the free exams for years. Hospital administrators said they were pleased to hear that the state will be assuming the costs of their service, which helps about 200 area sexual Donald: He served 12 days in jail in Jackson, Clara Donald said. As the person in charge of transportation for the NCLC, Grady H. Donald picked up the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

from the airport when King came to speak in Nashville in 1962. For safety reasons, Donald led the press to believe that King was staying at a motel when he was at the Donalds' home, said Clara Donald. There were times Grady H. Donald feared for his life during the days of the civil rights movement, his son said. made mark in civil rights on exam costs and prevents victims from receiving bills.

Many House members were surprised to hear that the state wasn't already paying for the exams, Jones said. "I didn't really have any trouble moving (the legislation) through the committee system because everybody thought that it was just unbelievable," she said. State hospitals and healthcare centers agreed to cap the cost of the forensic exams at $750. Victims have been billed from $600 to $1,000. The federal government reimburses the state 60 percent of the cost.

State failure to assume the cost of forensic exams by Jan 1, 2009, would jeopardize the state's annual U.S. Department of Justice grant of about $2.5 million, which provides funds to law enforcement and other programs, including the sexual assault services. Jones said she and other legislators began working to cover the exam costs even before learning of the federal demand. Gov. Phil Bredesen is expected to sign the bill, having already set aside funding in his budget.

Lindsey Naylor can be reached at 726-5938 or lnaylortennessean.com. when it came that close to home." In 1965, the Donalds moved to the Bronx, where Grady H. Donald founded the Greater Victory Baptist Church in 1971. He was reverend of that church for 27 years. Grady H.

Donald died Nov. 1, 2002, at 73. "He was a very smart man, he was very humble though," Clara Donald said. "He did his work with such a good attitude, he wasn't a person that was easily provoked." Grady H. and Clara Donald were married for almost 50 years and have three children and three grandchildren Dozier said he found there aren't enough adequate facilities for homeless women and heard complaints about the rescue mission from people staying there for the night.

"It reinforced that the answers to homelessness are extremely complicated," he said. Dean said he was struck by "just the number of apparently homeless people I saw at 3 am. who were asleep in doorways and on park benches and bus benches. You would think most of those folks want to be sleeping in shelters. So maybe there's something we can do about that." Matt Leber, an organizer with the Nashville Homeless Power Project, said the event was exhausting but rewarding.

"I think each candidate had very powerful experiences," he said. Contact Michael Cass at 259-8838 or mcasstennessean.com. Chinese exhibit to open TODAY, JUNE 21 Chinese art What: opening reception for the "Beauty and Power: Chinese Art from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Collection" exhibition. When: Reception is 5-7 p.m.; exhibition runs until Sept. 22.

Where: The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery, Midstate Daiebook corner of 23rd and West End avenues. Why: The exhibition will present a concise overview of some of China's most significant artistic contributions from the Vanderbilt collection. How: free. For details, visit www.vanderbilt.edugallery. Loan workshop What: Small Business Association loan workshop.

Who: the Society of Retired Executives and the Nashville Career Advancement Center. When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Where: Middle Tennessee Career Center, Suite 210, 621 Mainstream Drive. Why: Workshops will offer information on how to finance a new or existing business with SBA-sponsored loans.

How: For more information, contact SCORE at 736-7621 Free concert What: Lisa Webb on keyboard at the Frist. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Grand Lobby of The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 91 9 Broadway. How: free. For details, visit www.fristcenter.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Humane Association What: Humane Association of Wlson County annual membership meeting. Who: open to current and prospective members. When: Reception begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Where: Castle Heights Chop House, 705 Cadet Court. How: Memberships will be sold at the door.

Details, call 443-0026. Friday tunes What: Teri Reid on keyboard. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Grand Lobby of The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 91 9 Broadway. Why: Enjoy some of Nashville's finest music while relaxing in the Frist's bistro seating area.

How: free. For details, visit www.fristcenter.org. WHITE, John Robert-Age 70 of Celina. June 19, 2007. Visit 9-9 today.

Funeral 2 p.m. Friday. UPTON FUNREAL HOME, (934) 243-3164. SPRY, Johnie -Age 76 of Bradyville. June 19, 2007.

Services 3 p.m. Friday, at MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, (931) 728-3505. BARNES, Albert Nathan "Pappy" Age 89 of Antioch, TN. June 20, 2007. Preceded in death by wife, Evelyn Johnson Barnes.

Survived by daughters, Babs Barnes, Pamela (Ray) Norfleet; sons, Albert N. Barnes, Steven (Brenda) Barnes, Corey Barnes; grandchildren, Brandy Barnes, Stephanie Barnes Mihalek, Bethanie Barnes Davenport, Kyle Barnes, Carmen Barnes Mabry, Chad Barnes, Curt Barnes Chris Foote; 5 great-grandchildren; and brother, Fred Barnes. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 22, 2007 at 9:30 a.m., at Woodbine Funeral Home, HICKORY CHAPEL, 5852 Nolensville Road, by Bro. Fay Cornwell. Interment Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, with Military Honors.

Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice. Visitation will be Thursday, from 2 8 p.m. at WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, HICKORY CHAPEL Directors, 615-331-1952; Still Family Owned. BLOODWORTH, Mildred i Age 77 of Goodlettsville.

June 20, 2007. Survived by husband, George E. Bloodworth; son, Ted (Jane) Bloodworth; grandchildren, Brandon (Catherine) Bloodworth, JaneAnne (John) Moss; great-grandchildren, Emma Bloodworth and Janie Grace Moss; brother, Charles McCoin. Mrs. Bloodworth was a member of the Goodlettsville Church of Christ.

Visitation will be at Cole Garrett Funeral Home Thursday from 3-8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Friday, June 22, 2007 at 11 a.m., with Brother Charles Baugh officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers: Jim Goetz, Tim McCoin, Ryan Meyers, John Moss, Brandon Bloodworth, Guy David Sutton. COLE GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, (615) TO OUR READERS To submit an obituary listing, please have the funeral home or cremation society in charge of arrangements email the information to obitstennessean.com call 615-259-8808. All obituaries that appear in the pages of The Tennessean are advertisements and will also appear on our web site at www.tennessean.com BROYLES, Damon-Age 30 of Old Hickory, TN.

June 19, 2007. Visitation today, 6-8 p.m., at PHILLIPS ROBINSON-HADLEY CHAPEL, (615) 847-1010. CHOPPIN, Evelyn 84 of Nashville, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Adolph T. and Mildred Eubank Goad.

Survived by her children, Nancy Crabtree and Walker Choppin (Marees); grandchildren, Brian Choppin (Alana), Laura Choppin, Lee Crabtree, Lynn Peck (Josh) and Will Choppin. Evelyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, bright, intelligent, very dependable, liked everyone and loved life. She loved to travel, devoted friend and neighbor, helped all those in need and always had a kind word for everyone, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at She was a 1940 graduate of Central High School and received her B.S. and Masters Degrees in Education from George Peabody University. She was a well respected teacher at Hillwood for over 30 years and long time member of Belle Meade United Methodist Church.

Evelyn loved her family, church and home, took great pride in her children and grandchildren. Special thanks to Lakeshore Nursing Staff for their kind and considerate care. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2007 Belle Meade United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Ripski officiating.

Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belle Meade United Methodist Church, 121 Davidson Road, Nashville, TN 37205. FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-383-4754; A Dignity Memorial Provider.

Homeless: Candidates walk the streets "He felt like it was the sacrifice he needed to make," Grady Donald Jr. said. "He said 'This is necessary to be able to advance as a 'He was very humble' During the civil rights movement in Nashville, the family sometimes received bomb threats, Grady Donald Jr. said. "I remember one night in particular, our parents grabbed us out of the bed and ran out of the house with us," he said.

"After that, we had to have police protection around the house. It became frightening and watering holes. Briley got little sleep Briley, who took a 10-minute catnap on a greenway near the end of the Jefferson Street Bridge, said his eyes were wide open the rest of the time. "I guess I went into the whole experience thinking I sort of had a pretty good grasp of what we needed to do, and I left it thinking it's a lot more complicated than I ever thought," he said. "There's a dispute about how to approach moving people from homelessness, and I saw that when I went to the mission "At least from the guy we talked to, their philosophy is that the first element is not a house; the first element is some sort of transformational event personally for the homeless person.

And I don't pretend to know which one is right." side of the transaction "I found out that Nashvil-lians are pretty street-friendly in most regards. "But what I really learned was how intrusive panhandling can be, even for those who have heart," said Gentry, chairman of a Metro commission working to end chronic home-lessness, "because they're not walking down the street, waiting to give some money to somebody." Each candidate walked around downtown with two guides who are homeless or have been at some point. In separate groups, they went to a "tent city" occupied by dozens of homeless people in more than 50 tents near the old General Hospital site; asked for a place to sleep at the Nashville Rescue Mission; and requested water or work opportunities at restaurants.