LampLighter - Cooper-Young Community Association

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Volume XV, Number V
February 2005
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Cooper-Young – Many Voices, One Community
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LAMPLI
February Calendar
oices, One Community
Cooper-Young — Many V
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Changing times
Cooper-Young – Many Voices, One Community
Staff and Volunteers
Founder, Janet Stewart
Editor, Chris Robinson
Distribution, Rich Bullington
Ad Sales, Henry Lewis
Layout, Karen Capps
Business Manager, Angela Strain
Illustrations, Carol Robison
Cover art, Urban Arts
Contributors: Vincent Astor, Rich Bullington, Doug Cambell, Deborah Camp, Cheryl
Cornish, Jon Devin, Michele Johnson, Sam
Kernell, Terry Lawrence, Marc Long, Dr. D.
Jackson Maxwell, Candace Parks, J. Carolyn
Rice, Dr. Dana Rosengard, Angela Strain,
Katherine Turner
The opinions and information presented
here are those of the staff and volunteers
of the LampLighter and do not necessarily
reflect the entire Cooper-Young community.
The LampLighter assumes no responsibility
for errors or omissions. However‚ we commit
ourselves to providing current and accurate
information. Anyone can volunteer to be a
part of the LampLighter staff.
New year, new faces
All meetings at 2298 Young, unless
otherwise specified.
by Marc Long
Saturday, Feb. 5
I
hope the New Year has started well for all of you and I wish you all the best
in 2005. We have a few new faces in our organization. We have a new editor
for the LampLighter – Chris Robinson.
I feel very lucky that Chris accepted this new challenge, and I look forward to
him bringing his experience, expertise and ideas to this publication to make it an
even better community newspaper.
We also have new board members—five of them—from various sections of
our neighborhood and from various backgrounds.
Michael Ham, SeeTrail Mackey, Edmund Mackey, Debbie Sowell and Jason
Word have volunteered to roll up their sleeves a bit higher and participate in
leading our organization. I look forward to them bringing their energy, ideas and
commitment to our association.
We also have additions to our committees. Beverly Greene has volunteered to
be on the Special Events Committee; Edward Greene and Chip Armstrong have
volunteered to be on the Membership Committee. As in any natural cycle, new
members mean old members are also going away. This is my chance to thank
Russ Savory for his eight plus years of service with the CYCA, as president,
board member, legal advisor, and friend. We are looking for a new legal eagle,
but we will miss Russ.
Please welcome the new “blood” with the typical and famous Cooper-Young
warmth. I wish all of you a peaceful and friendly year in CY.
At Large
Michael Ham
Edmund Mackey
SeeTrail Mackey
Debbie Sowell
Rosemary West
Jason Word
Angela Strain, Executive Director
Tuesday, Feb. 8th
CYCA Community Meeting. 6 pm - Social / Refreshments; 6:30
Guest Speaker: Len Piechowski, Executive Director, M. K. Gandhi Institute
for Nonviolence.
Tuesday, Feb. 15
CYCA Board Meeting. 7 pm
Contact list
LL Editor
Chris Robinson, 272-2922
cylamplighter@yahoo.com
LL Ad Sales
Henry Lewis, 438-4334
linc61@hotmail.com
Cooper-Young Community
Association Board Members
Marc Long, President
Erich Schroeder, Vice President
Hollie Yahola, Secretary
Buzz Shellabarger, Treasurer
Richard Coletta, Festival Four-Miler
Emily Bishop, Communications
Terry Lawrence, Community Watch
CYCA 1st Saturdays - Community Offices Open 10 am -4 pm. Come by to
chat with neighbors and community
volunteers about concerns, ideas, and
solutions.
LL Distribution
Rich Bullington, 726-4635
rlbull@aol.com
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CYBA
Michele Johnson, 276-7222
cyba@bellsouth.net
CYCA
Angela Strain, 272-2922
info@cooperyoung.org
CYDC
David Dupont, 272-1459
cydc@bellsouth.net
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Community values
Senior charm or treasure
by Jon Devin
H
e sits on a wooden Adirondack
chair on his porch sometimes
when Iʼm out walking. A stainless steel walker is folded up neatly at his
side like a loyal puppy. His clothes are
usually bright pastels like canary yellow
and powder blue – colors which havenʼt
been fashionable in a few decades. He always smiles, waves to me and says good
morning as I pass by. Iʼd guess heʼs in
his eighties, but itʼs hard to tell from the
sidewalk.
The thing I notice most is the feeling
I get when I see him on his porch that
tells me that he really wouldnʼt mind if I
stopped to introduce myself and talk for
a while. And except for some nagging
sense of awkward social etiquette, I canʼt
figure out exactly why I havenʼt.
When you look around CooperYoung these days, itʼs readily evident
that the neighborhood is hot stuff right
now. Homes in the formerly crime-ridden southeast quadrant are selling for
well over $100,000 while homes west of
Cooper are approaching $200,000. New
restaurants and shops are opening with a
visual bent towards the chic and elegant.
Escalades, Expeditions and Mini-Coopers
(oh my!) are coursing our streets riding
the limit. Last week I came close to being flattened by a Hummer on Cooper. In
short, the people moving into CY are getting younger and, well, yuppier.
Of course, thereʼs nothing wrong
with that, certainly nothing comparable
to the tremendous good that comes with
economic growth and development. Iʼm
worried though, that something is getting
lost amid the martinis and cell phone
chatter. The entire generation of people
who built these streets and houses and
originally invested in the Midtown charm
we struggle so hard to reclaim is slowly
and quietly slipping away from us. Iʼm
not sure weʼve even noticed.
I never knew Nell Cude, but I like
talking about her because faces light up
whenever I mention her. She was the last
resident of my house and something of a
character. She lived in the house across
the street until she married her husband
John and moved in with him. Chainsmoking was a character trait with Nell.
Iʼm told that she would just love what
Iʼve done with the flower beds in the
front yard. (Sorry, Nell. I killed one of
your rose bushes). Later in her life, she
helped organize the CYCA. Almost two
years ago, she was moved by family to a
nursing facility where she died.
Enter: a 30-something couple looking
for their first home together. The hardworking and long-standing gets replaced
by the young and upwardly-mobile. Cycle
complete. Then the same process takes
place three more times on the same street
within the same year.What is not being
renewed are the values of the folks who
are moving to retirement communities or
passing away. Remember, they survived
world wars and the Great Depression.
These now elderly people never turn
their noses up at a house for not having
central heating and air. They save money
instead of living off credit, and they fix
their vehicles rather than buying new ones
whenever a single part breaks. And they
talk to people as a habit, thatʼs right, ac-
tual conversations with no digital gadgets
involved. They tell stories about family,
friends, and days long past. They donʼt
understand the modern need for constant
and continual excess. Life for our seniors
seems to be much simpler than for the rest
of us; simpler in a way that I often wish
my life resembled.
CY is still rich with the treasures of
their memories, but how long before that’s
all replaced with neon and loud music? A
neighbor of mine, who is a senior, called
me the other day to check on me. She
thought I might be sick because I hadn’t
yet picked up the newspaper from my
driveway. After I hung up, I realized that
no matter how marketable CY becomes,
the heart of the neighborhood belongs to
our seniors. Cherish them while they are
with us. Things won’t be the same when
they are not.
Taking care of one another
Cooper-Young artist falls ill
by Brenda Canady
A
very special member of the
Cooper Young artist community
has fallen ill. Dylan Stout, former dancer with the Desert Rose Dance
Company and artist assistant of Carved
Designs, is currently in ICU at Mercy
Hospital in Charlotte. She is recovering
from major heart surgery. She moved to
Charlotte in July 2004. Dylan became ill
with an unknown illness in October. She
said she believed she just had a bad cold.
Three weeks ago she was diagnosed with
pneumonia and on Jan. 3 she fell gravely
ill and was rushed to the hospital. CAT
scans determined that she had spots on
various major organs. Doctors also found
that her heart valve had broken due to
infection. They replaced the heart valve
on Jan. 4. She will remain in ICU while
doctors attempt to stabilize her in order to
treat the infection. Dylan, like many artists, did not have health insurance. While
we believe that Medicaid will eventually
pick up much of the cost, it will not cover
the familyʼs out of pocket expenses. Desert Rose Dance is serving as the collection
point for donations to help Dylan through
this most difficult time. Those of you
who know Dylan know that she is one of
the kindest, most giving individuals you
could ever hope to have touch your life.
If you are able, please consider a cash gift
to assist Dylan and her family. Donations
should be sent to Desert Rose Dance,
1000 S. Cooper Memphis, TN 38104.
Please make sure that your name, or company name, as you would like it to appear
on the card, is provided with the donation.
If you would like to make a donation via
credit card, please call Samra at 301-1079
so that she make get that information
from you in a secure manner.
Dylan Stout in 2003
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Letter to the Editor
CY is “Mayberry
in Memphis” to
new resident
P
lease convey my appreciation to the
residents of Cooper-Young. Within
two weeks of moving into a small
rental, I knew more of my neighbors by
their first names than I knew in my two
years of condo living in Germantown. I
began telling my friends and coworkers
that I had moved to “Mayberry in Memphis” and immediately started looking
into purchasing a home here. Now I am
pleased to report that I have a mortgage
and am comfortably settled into a charming little house on South Cox. As far as I
am concerned, I will happily live in CY
for the rest of my life.
Your new neighbor,
Jaine Bartlett
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CYCA Membership News—Our Members Count!
Mission
Our purpose is to form an association of residents and interested parties
to work together to make our neighborhood a safer and more desirable place
to live, worship, work and play.
Honorarium
In honor of Bob Henry, owner of the
Barksdale Restaurant, by George and
Beverly Grider
General Fund Donors
Russ and Lelia Savory
In-Kind Donors
Beverly and Edward Greene
Welcome New Members!
Carol Adams
Summers Alexander
Yana Andreyeva
Jaine Bartlett
Lynette Boles
Jonathan Bonatti
Avery Brooks
Lynda Brown
Terance Brown
Joel Bumgardner
Brad Carmony
Mary Casland
Joy Castelli
Daniel Cole
Katherine Coleman
Thaddeus Cooper
Amanda Dent
Douglas Eddy
Christine End
Devon Evard
Christy Forbes
Robert Ford
Deangela Gillard
Michael Goldner
Erin Gray
George Hardage
Charles Havelka
Leslie Holland
John Inmand
Elizabeth Isbell
Charles Johnson
Stephen Jones
Richard Jones
Michael Karz and Sandy DʼAmato
Richard Landers
Nathaniel Lelek
Robert Lewis
Sean Lowry
Kathleen Lucas
Virginia Lunsford
Marta Lyall
David Miller
Summer Morgan
Gregory Morrison
Olga Munding
Court Ogilvie
Margaret Owen
Jenni and Andrew Pappas
Ronald Peery
Michael Pendergrast
Billie Poss
Sophorn Rae
Carrie Robinson
Stephen Sherman and Chris Scott
Sylvia Smelcer
Takeia Smith
Sarah Spain
John Steffan
2004 Membership goal final numbers
Membership
518
Goal:500
Donations:
$7,445
Goal: $7,000
Brandon Teeftaller
Kentrina Thomas
Stacy Tiffin
John Tole
Detra Turner
John Walden
Bernard L. Williams
Christen Yates
Tommy Yearout
better, contact Rich Bullington, Distribution Manager, at 726-4635.
Stoy Bailey
Pete and Darlene Bak
Renewing Members
David Atherton
Steve and Maggie Cardwell
Jerry and Kathy Dumlao
Donna Eddins
Bob Gallaher
George and Beverly Grider
April Holifield
Jim, Paula and Miles
Kovarik
Virginia Kyle
M. F. Manning
Roy Osgathorpe
Hezekiah and Hayley Pickering
Claire Prince
Steve and Ann Reichling
Chris Robinson
David Sick
John Sohm
Molly Neill Zanone
Volunteer Hours – Gifts to
the Community
Volunteers have been
making a difference in our
community since 1976! In Connie Lopez gets a special thanks for decorating the Gazebo
Nov. 2004, CYCA Members in December.
logged the following volunteer hours:
Antone and Betty Baltz
LampLighter Production
14
Tim Bowers
LampLighter Delivery
40
Steve Crossnoe
Board of Directors
42.5
Lia Giniusz
Members Count
10
Craig Gough
General Meeting / Hospitality
2
Beverly and Edward Greene
St. Jude Marathon Planning
6
Frances L. Harper
Total
114.5
Sharron Johnson
Year to Date Volunteer Hours
Alan Krayer
Donated
2,635
Scott Lenhart
Volunteer Spotlight
Marc Long
2005 LampLighter Delivery VolunLisa Lumb
teers: These folks commit time each
Donna McDonnell
month to delivering the communityʼs
Deanna Ming
newspaper to every home and business
Jen Murley
in CY. Most dedicate two to four hours to
Beth and Steve Pulliam
their routes. If youʼve got time to give and
Michael Robertson
would like to get to know your block even
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CYCA news
Welcome new board volunteers!
by Angela Strain
A
s always, the New Year has
brought with it changes, opportunities, and new faces! While the
CYCA said goodbye to three of its longtime volunteer board members, five new
community members have come forward
to take up the responsibilities left behind.
With more than 25 years of combined
service to the community, Beth Pulliam,
Jim Kovarik and Russ Savory each “retired” from formal board service in 2004.
However, each of them continues to serve
in many ways – Jim with the LampLighter, Beth with block captain and special
events, and Russ is just a phone call away
when the association needs advice. The
CYCA has been extremely fortunate in
Michael Ham
Sarah Rutledge and Brandon Fischer
Erich Schroeder
Jeanne Seagle and Fletcher Golden
Judi and Buzz Shellabarger
Betty Slack
Maureen and Tom Steffek
Janet Stewart
Vickie Stone and Jimmy Stone
Justin and Lauren Taylor
Rosemary West
Leigh Ann Wilmot
Kalki and Wendy Winter
Marie Zwolinski
Also in the spotlight:
Thanks to Connie Lopez of nʼBloom
for providing the holiday décor that
graced the Gazebo for the holiday season.
Connie and her helpers added ribbon,
bows, and special touches to the greenery
that was purchased by the CYCA and
CYBA to dress up the corner of Cooper
and Young. Connie recently relocated her
each year. Some have already taken on
chairing special events for the community, and all of them have served as volunteers over the last few years.
Michael Ham: Mike has lived in
CY for nearly two years, and has already
jumped in with both feet, serving as coordinator of the Aid Station on Cooper during the St. Jude Marathon in December.
In addition, he helped in both the Festival
4-Miler and the Festival tent in 2004. He
holds a BA in Anthropology, and currently works as a Database Administrator for
Hilton Hotels Corporation. His past experience includes underwater archaeology
for Pan American Consultants, and scuba
Edmund Mackey
this regard, as almost all former board
volunteers maintain contact with the organization and help in meaningful ways
beyond their official terms of service.
The Board is responsible for fiscal
oversight of the organization, governance
and staff management, long-term planning, and representing the community to
the public and governmental agencies.
Each new member has agreed to serve
a two-year term as a Board volunteer,
which includes monthly meetings, committee service, and annual planning.
The newest board volunteers bring
with them a wealth of knowledge, experience, and new eyes to focus on the many
projects that the community undertakes
business to the heart of the neighborhood,
and her floral designs, candles, home décor, and more are a great addition. Stop by
and let her know how much you appreciate her support! nʼBloom (722-9900);
next to Pie in the Sky Pizza.
It is through membership in the association that the CYCA is able to serve
as an advocate for all those that live,
worship, work, and play here. Thank you
to everyone who contributed to making
these goals possible.
And looking ahead, the volunteers
serving on the Members Count Committee would like to see the CYCA continue
to stretch as the organization grows. They
have set goals of 600 Member households
and $8,000 raised in 2005.
In Cooper-Young,
Count!
our
Members
SeeTrail Mackey
is still high on his list of recreational activities.
Edmund Mackey: With a BS in
Chemistry and pursuing an MS in Accounting, Edmund brings a business
perspective with a scientific edge to the
board. He is employed as a business analyst for Apex Fitness Group, and is dedicated to process improvement. “My goal
for joining the board is to help decrease
crime and help increase community
involvement,” he says. His experience
in managing new business ventures and
product launches is a great addition, has
committed to work on special events
throughout the year.
SeeTrail Mackey: With her husband
Edmund, SeeTrail has been a CY homeowner for the past two years. She jumped
into community volunteering at last yearʼs
Home Tour Ticket Booth during Festival.
She has an MS in Criminal Justice and is
in the Criminology and Criminal Justice
department at the University of Memphis.
“I enjoy community pride,” she says, “and
therefore I wanted to be involved with the
leadership of my community.” She is also
a volunteer with MPACT, a local youth
leadership development organization.
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Debbie Sowell
Debbie Sowell: Having succeeded in
leading the Home Tour Committee last
year, Debbie has a good idea about the
time and effort community events take to
produce, and still agreed to increase her
involvement by joining the board! Debbie is a newlywed currently renovating
her third home in CY. As a Realtor, she
has a terrific perspective about the state
of housing in our neighborhood. She
also donates her time and expertise to the
CYDC, helping them reach their goals to
return dilapidated houses and vacant lots
to single-family homes.
Jason Word: Jason has been a landlord in CY since 1997. He and his wife
Jennifer made CY their home over two
years ago, and recently moved into their
second property in the neighborhood.
Both have volunteered in a number of
special projects, including the Festival 4Miler, Home Tour, community clean-ups,
the Members Count Campaign, Art for
Arts Sake Auction, and Festival. Jason is a
project engineer for Federal Express, and
graduated from the University of Memphis. With broad experience as a volunteer, Jason will bring both knowledge and
perspective to upcoming projects.
Please say “hello” and “thank you” to
these dedicated individuals. They will
help make sure 2005 is a banner year in
Cooper-Young.
Jason Word
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Community watch
Cooper-Young crime down in 2004
by Terry Lawrence
I
tʼs the start of a new year and the start
of a new era for me as your Community Watch Chair. I hope to serve you
with the same enthusiasm and dedication
as Lori.
As we start the New Year itʼs hard not
to look back and ask if we are better off
now than we were a year ago.
I have to believe that we are better
off; that doesnʼt mean that crime has
been eliminated from our neighborhood.
It means that the frequency and severity
of the crimes are down. I realize this is of
little consolation to those that were victims of crime last year.
The year ended with several of our
neighbors being the victim of what I call
“pass through” crimes. These are crimes
that are committed by individuals who
do not live in the immediate area, but are
drawn here by theconcentration of businesses and homes. Regardless of where
the bad guys hang their hats, they still
committed crimes in our neighborhood
and we need to stop them.
The ultimate goal would be to stop
these and other crimes before they happen; but in the absence of that, the question remains, what can we do after the
fact?
I believe there is an underutilized resource at our fingertips - Crime Stoppers
of Memphis and Shelby County.
I had the pleasure of attending a meeting the other night and the guest speaker
was the new Executive
Director of Crime Stoppers – former
Memphis Police Director Walter Crews. I
didnʼt know the history or the success of
Crime Stoppers until this meeting.
There were a few facts that came out
of the meeting that I would like to pass
on:
1. Since its start in 1981, it has help recover more than $18 million in prop-
erty while only paying $2 million in
rewards.
2. Your identity is never asked for or
needed, even upon payment.
3. You never have to go to court and you
are paid upon arrest not the conviction,
which we know might take years.
4. 20% of the money is never claimed.
5. The two most frequency reasons for
reporting crimes were: “to get crooks
off the street” and “to protect our children.”
6. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that needs your
contributions.
Crime Stoppers is not the answer to
our problem. Itʼs another tool to be used
to get career criminals off our streets. I
am looking forward to serving the community in my new role.
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Important
numbers
•
Memphis Police Department
(MPD) emergency
911
• MPD non-emergency
545-2677
• MPD West Precinct
274-7012
• MPD teleserve (to report larceny)
543-2774
• Crime Stoppers
528-2274
• Central Records (copies of crime
reports)
545-2650
New face
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Meet Your New LampLighter Editor
Hello everyone,
P
lease allow me to introduce my
self. My name is Chris Robinson,
and I am the new editor of the
LampLighter.
I will be taking the place of Lauren
McDonald, who, as many of you already
know, has stepped down as editor.
Thank you, Lauren, for your years of
dedicated service and hard work on the
LampLighter!
I am happy to have been chosen to
be the new editor, and I look forward
to working with the staff and writers to
continue to produce the best community
newspaper in Memphis.
There are a number of transitional
items that I will need to address as I settle
into this new position. So I ask for your
patience as I learn the ropes as your new
editor.
Some of you I already know or have
met recently. But many of you I have
not met. It is my hope that in the coming
weeks and months I will have to opportu-
nity to meet many more members of our
community, and interact with some of you
on the LampLighter.
A few of the regular writers and contributors to the LampLighter have written
asking if they should continue to send
their submissions to the same address.
For the immediate future, there will be
no changes in submission guidelines.
Please continue to send your submissions to cylamplighter@yahoo.com. I
will be managing this email address, and
all submissions sent to this address will
come to me.
A little about me...
I am a native Memphian, and have
lived in Memphis most of my life. I have
been a resident of Cooper-Young for over
12 years, and I have been a homeowner
in Cooper-Young for nine years. I live
near the intersection of Tanglewood and
Evelyn.
In 1989, I graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in journalism, and I have been a professional journalist for most of my adult life.
Chris Robinson will replace Lauren Taylor as
LampLighter editor.
I have worked on publications of all
sizes, ranging from school newspapers,
to small-town tabloids, to national trade
publications and magazines, and several
international periodicals as well.
In my day job, I work as a media and
communications specialist for AOL /
Time Warner. I produce both internal and
external publications for corporate and
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public consumption through our department of marketing and public affairs. I
produce print and electronic publications
as well as some video and commercial
work. I have been an employee of Time
Warner for six years.
I have worked in all phases of the publication industry from initial concept to
distribution of the final product.
I believe the skills and experience I am
bringing to the LampLighter will only add
to the great work that so many members
of the staff and the community have already done in making this a truly unique
and quality publication.
If there are any questions or concerns
that I can address for you concerning my
new role as editor of the LampLighter,
or if you have any questions about the
publication of the newspaper in general, please feel free to email me at
cylamplighter@yahoo.com.
Again, I look forward to serving as
your editor, and continuing to improve
on all the good work done by so many
Cooper-Young residents.
Chris Robinson
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Common Code Violations
6. Off-street parking
It is a violation to park/store any
motor vehicle on any surface other
than concrete, asphalt or an approved
hard surface of dustless material.
The number of vehicles parked at a
dwelling shall not exceed more than
four in a 10-day period of time. This
includes working and nonworking
vehicles on the lawn of any residential
premise.
The following is a joint effort of the Cooper-Young Development
Corporation and the Cooper-Young Community Association. It is
designed to make residents more aware of common code violations
in the Historic Cooper-Young District. Please do your part to make
our neighborhood a nicer, safer place to live, work and play.
1. Accumulation of junk, trash and debris
The homeowner or tenant is responsible
for maintaining the property in a clean
and sanitary condition. Accumulation
of junk, debris and trash is a violation
of existing code. This includes:
discarded items, auto parts, appliances,
furniture, building materials, tires,
paper, cardboard, plastics, and dead
limbs and branches.
2. Open storage of materials and furnishings
No person shall openly store or
keep any equipment, materials
or furnishings on any residential
property that are dangerous to public
health, safety or welfare; or any item
that creates an unsightly condition
that would reduce property value or
promote urban blight. This includes
indoor furniture, appliances and auto
parts.
3. Parking and storing inoperative motor vehicles
No person shall park, store or leave any
dismantled, inoperable or abandoned
vehicle in a residential area, except in a
fully enclosed structure. An abandoned
vehicle is one which the last registered
owner has given up control of or one
that is wrecked, partially dismantled or
inoperable for more than 10 consecutive days on public or private property.
4. Excessive weeds, grass, trees and shrubs
The homeowner or tenant is responsible
for yard maintenance standards. This
includes the maintenance of plant
materials in any right-of–way next
to the property. Weeds or grass over
12 inches high is a violation. Plants,
shrubs, fences and walls shall not be
placed in a position that will obstruct
visibility at intersections.
5. Substandard structures and fences
It is the responsibility of the
homeowner/tenant to ensure that
all accessory structures, including
storage sheds, garages and fences are
maintained, structurally sound and
in good repair. Occupants shall not
permit the existence of substandard
conditions that may endanger the
health, welfare or safety of the public
or its occupants.
7. Special use, recreational vehicles and equipment
Parking/storing any special use or non-motorized vehicle like boats,
campers or trailers on an unimproved
surface is a code violation. Only
one boat and trailer or recreational
vehicle may be parked or stored per
house. No parking or storage shall
be in the front yard. It is unlawful to
park or store any such vehicle on any
residential street.
8. Commercial vehicles and equipment
No person shall leave unattended, park,
stand or store any commercial truck or
truck tractor on residential property or
on a residential street. This is to reduce
hazardous driving conditions in
residential neighborhoods as a result
of large vehicles and heavy equipment
being stored in areas that are not being
actively loaded or unloaded.
9. Abandoned and derelict structures
Property owners are responsible for
preventing abandonment conditions
by properly securing or repairing the
property. An abandoned structure
shows no obvious supervision by the
owner/tenant and conditions exist
that could cause a danger, nuisance
or hazard to the public. The owner
shall properly secure broken doors or
windows to the entry of vagrants or
criminal activity.
10. Home occupations
Home occupation is activity carried
out for gain by a resident and is
conducted as an accessory use within
the residence. They may have only one
employee other than the occupants
of the resident. No exterior signage
is allowed. Vehicles bearing business
signs shall not be parked on the street
or within 30 feet of the curb. Excessive
traffic, outside traffic and open storage
are prohibited.
To Report Code Violations Call:
Johnie McKay, City Code Enforcement: 576-7382
Judith Larson, City Code Inspector (8-9:30 am): 576-7380
Chris Simmons, County Code Inspector
(8-8:30 am, 4-4:30 pm): 379-4200
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Furry friends
No-Kill Shelter to open in Midtown
Susan Mah
T
he “Furry Friends No-Kill Home”
is a little closer to becoming a reality with the location of an appropriately zoned property in Midtown.
The property, located at 1448 Madison
Ave., will be purchased by a small group
of investors, then leased to the new NoKill home. But before that purchase takes
place, the home will need some help from
the community.
Susan Mah, Director of the new NoKill home, is seeking further support
in the form of donations to be used as
start-up capital to get the non-profit up
and running.
“The investors want to make sure I
can raise the necessary start-up funds to
get the home up and running before they
more forward with the purchase,” she
said. “Once the home is in operation, I
will be able to apply for a variety of grants
as well as host fund raising events. But
until that time, I am seeking support from
donations,” Mah said.
Mah said there are a variety of ways
that people can support the organization
with an annual cash gift. Starting at the
$500 level, patrons can sponsor a medium cage in the “newcomer ward” or
the “sick ward.” Supporters at the $750
level can sponsor a large cage, and at the
$1,000 level they can sponsor a kennel.
At higher levels, contributors can sponsor a small “pet apartment” for 2 dogs
for $2,000, a medium apartment for 3
dogs for $3,000 or a large apartment for
4 dogs at the $4,000 level. Alternately, the
$4,000 contribution level also sponsors a
large apartment for 15 cats. For very generous contributors, $25,000 will sponsor
an entire wing/floor of the building, or for
$50,000 a patron can sponsor the entire
home.
To make a donation to the home, patrons can checks payable to the “Furry
Friends No-Kill Home” and send your
tax-deductible contribution to: NKH
Fund, c/o Susan Mah, 4500 Minden
Rd., Memphis, TN, 38117. In addition,
contributors can contact Susan Mah at
maggiefidget@hotmail.com
for
more information about the home.
“The ʻFurry Friends No-Kill Homeʼ
will house rescued dogs and cats, which
may or may not be eligible for adoption,” Mah explained, “The home will
offer housing, basic obedience training,
veterinary care, and an aggressive spay/
neuter and adoption program. Outside,
there will be a play and exercise area for
dogs. Inside, animals who are healthy,
housebroken, and spayed/neutered will be
housed in “pet apartments”. Animals who
are not yet healthy – because of illness, or
have not yet been housebroken or spayed/
neutered – will be temporarily housed in
cages.”
“Approximately 10,000 dogs and cats
are put to sleep every year in Memphis
because there are not enough homes
for these animals. Thatʼs more than 27
animals each day,” Mah said, “Strays are
typically taken to the Memphis Animal
Shelter (i.e., the pound), but they are
kept there only 3 days before being euthanized.”
“I sincerely hope that people in the
community are as excited as I am to be
a part of a compassionate cause that will
mean the difference between life and
death to thousands of animals in our community,” Mah said. “With the support of
the Furry Friends No-Kill Home, Memphis will be a better place!”
Getting over the speed hump
hump
A
ngela Strain recently contacted the City concerning the progress of the
anticipated speed humps to be installed along Young Ave., between S.
Cooper, and and S. McLean.
Here is the response she received about the inquiries into the timing of installation of speed humps.
Angela, according to Jerry Collins, the contract was awarded the first week in
October – theyʼre looking at January or February before itʼs good to go. Young Ave.
is #2 on list for installation behind Chickasaw Rd., which is presently in litigation;
so we are looking at early spring, as soon itʼs warm enough for installation.
Let me know if you need anything else. Have a nice holiday.
Pamela W. Crislip
Assistant Council Administrator
Thanks to George Grider and Erich Schroeder for their continued work towards
making our community a safer place. Both of them have been monitoring the
progress since our approval and staying in touch with city officials. Thanks also to
Pamela Crislip in Janet Hooksʼ office for all her help.
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Fishy business
The Blue Fish sails in
by Michele Johnson
T
he long anticipated wait is over.
Our newest neighbor, The Blue
Fish Restaurant, is open - or will
be, any minute.
Owners Richard and Evalee Grenamyer are so excited to be here. Having relocated to Memphis from the Destin, area,
they are loving their new home. Upon arriving in Memphis – while searching for
a home and location for their restaurant
– they kept seeing “Midtown is Memphis” bumper stickers according to Evalee. After selecting the CY location and
a Central Gardens home, they now know.
Evalee says, “Memphis, and Midtown in
particular, offer an extremely different
lifestyle from the beach community we
are accustomed to, but we love it and have
been made to feel at home. The sense of
community is incredible.”
All of the experience the Grenamyers
bring with them will make The Blue Fish
special as well. Richard is owner and also
Executive Chef. He began his culinary
career in the family seafood restaurant
at the age of 12, where his love of food
and cooking began. Having worked for
others in private clubs for years, Richard
branched out and opened his own placeʼs:
Café Sublime, Café Spiazzia & Hurricane
Oyster Bar, and recently the Lake Place;
all in Seaside/Santa Rosa Beach/Destin.
Richardʼs talent has been recognized by
the restaurant industry. In 1995 he was
named “Great Chef of the South” and
featured on the Discovery Channel.
The décor of The Blue Fish can be
described as eclectic, leaning toward the
old (50s and 60s) Florida seafood house
look. Gracing the entrance is a large
three-dimensional ceramic mosaic with
the signature Blue Fish, created by CY
Artist Jen Winfrey. On the walls will be
the work of acclaimed Emerald Coast
The Blue Fish is about to open.
artists Billie and Justin Gaffrey of Blue
Mountain Beach, Fl.
Richard and Evalee refer to The Blue
Fish as casual fine dining. “The food is
fine and the atmosphere casual, funky,
fun and white tablecloth,” Evalee says. In
addition to dining room seating, The Blue
Fish offers semi-private dining rooms for
4-12 people, private dining for parties up
to 30 people, and bar seating.
Using fresh fish “FedExʼed” in daily,
the menu will be executed by Richard and
sous chef Arika Dubowik, who comes to
The Blue Fish from the Gibson Lounge.
The dining room menu will feature seafood items from North, South, East and
West waters. Signature items include a
Pecan Crusted “Fresh Catch” topped with
Crawfish Relish, Fried Eggplant with
Jumbo Lump Crab and a Beurre Blanc
Sauce or a Cedar Planked “Catch” topped
with Fried Spinach and Smoked Tomato
Beurre Blanc Sauce. For the landlubber,
organic beef and free range chicken entrees will be available.
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Initially, Evalee – who will be running
the front of the house – will prepare desserts made popular at the Lake Place. “I
have Memphians who are awaiting the
arrival of my Chocolate Silk Pie and their
favorite Bread Puddings”
The Oyster/Beverage Bar will also offer interesting menu items: Cajun Brown
Rous Gumbo, Oyster Chowder, Crab
Bisque made famous at their Lake Place
restaurant, Chioppino – an Italian seafood
soup, Oysters on the Half Shell, Oysters
Rockefeller and Bienville, Fried Oysters
and Crab Cakes.
This funky, seafood-house bar area is
managed by Brian Conley, who has previously owned his own bar “The Quite
Mon” in St. Thomas, VI.
The Blue Fish will be open Monday
through Saturday.
The Oyster Bar opens at 4 p.m.
The Dining Room opens at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations suggested, 725-0230.
The Blue Fish will offer a child-friendly
menu in the early evening.
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Cooking more than tunes
Record store cookbook is music to a
gourmand’s ears
by Doug Campbell
The book is loaded with a variety of
main courses, appetizers, desserts, drinks
and even hangover cures, a couple of
which sound worse than the hangover!
According to the bookʼs introduction, it
offers “three minute ramen noodles recipes… and sauces, side dishes and breads
that require days to prepare.” It is a great
deal of fun to just sit and read. Ingredients
are occasionally given as a “bunch” of
this or “lotsa” that. The “ʻGoodbye Carolʼ
Chicken,” a spicy Asian-influenced dish,
directs you to prepare a marinade to coat
the meat and then “once three beers have
elapsed” to continue with the prepara-
J
ust about every cook has in his or her
kitchen at least one local cookbook
– whether from the Junior League
or oneʼs church – filled with treasured
and not-so-treasured home recipes from
area families. Now Goner Records, the
eclectic record and CD store at 2152
Young gets into the act, adding a more
wacky entry to that most staid segment of
the cookbook market, The Goner Records
Cookbook.
Goner co-owner and cookbook editor
Eric Friedl began collecting recipes from
rock and roll band members, record label
owners and music fans from all over the
world but is not sure how the idea started.
“It probably came up on the board at
some point,” said Friedl, referring to
the bulletin board on the Goner Records
website, which has developed a cult following over the past few years. In fact, in
unusual departure from local cookbooks,
Friedl included in each section a selection
of entertaining food-oriented discussions
from the bulletin board.
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tions. One caveat: this is not a cookbook
for children. Most of the recipes appear
as they were submitted and are not edited
for language.
The book is plastered with pictures
and drawings, some relating to the recipes, some relate to music and the music
industry.
If you enjoy trying new and unusual
recipes or if simply reading cookbooks
for pleasure is high on your list of things
to do, The Goner Records Cookbook is
for you. It is available at Goner Records.
It can be ordered from their website at
www.goner-records.com.
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Sweet places
Cooper Young - The Place to Be For Valentine’s Day
by: Michele Johnson
C
ooper Young is the place to be
when making plans for your Valentineʼs Day celebration. Check
out what some of the neighborhood shops
and restaurants are offering to help make
the day special for you and your loved
one.
NʼBloom - Florist - 937 S. Cooper
Street, 722-9900
Offering 15% off any arrangement prebooked by Feb. 7th. Great Valentine gift
items are available in the shop as well.
You will get a chance to check out the
work of Connie Lopez, NʼBloom owner.
She has decorated the gazebo located at
the corner of Cooper and Young for the
Valentine holiday.
Toad Hall - Interiors and Antiques 2129 Central Ave., 726-0755
Offering wonderful gift items for
that special someone, Toad Hall is the
exclusive Memphis distributor of Lollia
products: candles, lotions, perfume and
bubble bath. Oprah Winfrey named Lollia as one of her favorite products and
they are flying off the shelves. Toad Hall
also offers jewelry under $30, wonderful
home accessories, and a newly arrived
shipment from England. Let Toad Hall
Antiques help you find that special gift
for your loved ones!
First Congo Church - Global Goods
Store - 1000 S. Cooper St., 278-6786
ext. 3
Call Global Goods to place an order
early for fair trade chocolates for your
Valentine. Global Goods also offers
a large assortment of gift and jewelry
items.
The White Gardenia - 820 S. Cooper
St., 722-9199
Attend the Valentine Artist Weekend.
Fri., Feb. 4, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Sat., Feb.
5, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet artist Eileen Vest
from Out of My Gourd with
her hand-painted gourds for all
occasions and artist Kimberly
Pudʼhomme with her resin clay
jewelry in brooches, earrings,
necklaces, hair barrettes and
more. Refreshments will be
served. The White Gardenia
is proud to present these two
new artists just in time for
Valentineʻs gifts. Also choose
from their regular inventory for
great gift items - large selection of the hottest fashion trend
brooches!
Palladio Antiques and Interiors - 2169 Central Ave.,
276-3808
Vintage Jewelry Trunk
Show at Palladio, Feb. 10 12. Participants will be Joann
Hathcock and Margie Snypes.
Joanne will have over 400
pieces of vintage and estate
jewelry on display, more than
four times what she normally
displays. Margie will be showing new creations of fine
jewelry for the discriminating
Valentine!
Tiger welcomes you to Young Avenue Deli for casual
Valentine dining.
Café de France - 2169 Central Ave. - located inside
Palladio.
Refuel after your busy shopping day, or bring your special
someone to pick out their gift
Sharon and Pam welcome you and your valentine for breakfast or lunch.
and have lunch at this great French style
Café. Offering a luncheon special of Spinach and Crabmeat Crepe on Fri. and Sat.,
Feb. 11 - 12. They will have heart-shaped
cookies available to eat in or take out.
Located just outside the Cooper Young
Historic District:
Bari - 22 S. Cooper St., 722-2244
Bari will have a four-course Southeastern Italian Valentineʼs menu on Feb.
14 only. Chef Jason Severs will offer an
appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert with a
glass of Prosecco sparkling wine for $50
per person. Chef Severs makes his own,
traditional Italian bread - Yummy! Call
for reservations, major credit cards are
accepted.
Cooper Young is home to many great
restaurants. Consider one of these
for your Valentine plans:
The Beauty Shop Restaurant - 966 S.
Cooper St., 272-7111
Reservations suggested - Lunch and
dinner.
The Blue Fish - 2149 Young Ave., 7250320.
Reservations are suggested. Dinner 5:
30 p.m. - oyster bar 4 p.m.
Buns on the Run - 2150 Elzey, 2740883
Serving breakfast and lunch.
Café Ole - 959 S. Cooper St., 274-1504
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No reservations necessary - lunch and
dinner. Call for take out or dine in - lunch
and dinner.
Do Sushi - 964 S. Cooper St., 272-7111
Dinner only.
The Glass Onion - 903 S. Cooper St.,
274-5151
No reservations necessary - lunch and
dinner - great late night crowd.
Jasmine Thai and Vegetarian - 916 S.
Cooper St., 725-0223
Lunch and dinner.
Java Cabana - 2170 Young Ave. - 2727210
Cooper Youngʼs Coffee House - Serves
a full coffee menu, limited breakfast and
lunch items.
Melange (soon to be renamed Dish)
276-0002
Dinner - call for info as the menu is
changing.
Pie In The Sky - 937 S. Cooper St., 2767437.
Delivery, dine in, or take out pizza lunch and dinner.
Tsunami - 928 S. Cooper St., 274-2556
Reservations suggested,dinner only.
Young Avenue Deli - 2119 Young Ave.,
278-0034.
No reservations needed - lunch and
dinner - call for entertainment schedule.
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delivery volunteers:
we want you!
R
esolve to give back to the community this year. Delivering the
Cooper-Young LampLighter is
a simple, stress-free volunteer commitment. Get some exercise and get to know
your neighbors. The following routes are
now available:
• Oliver - Meda to E. Parkway
• New York - Nelson to Young
• Young - Cooper to Barksdale
• Bruce - Nelson to Young
• E. Parkway - Elzey to Young
Contact Rich Bullington at 726-4635
to help out.
Support your
community newspaper. Advertise
in the
LampLighter.
Call Henry at
438-4334.
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MGLCC Corner
Making history wherever we live
by Vincent Astor
T
he major event for this February is
a double celebration. MGLCC will
be 16 years old, and two years at
its location at 892 S. Cooper in Midtown.
MGLCC was chartered in mid-1989 and
its first location at Claybrook and Madison was dedicated later that year. It was
a storefront with good intentions, weird
electrical problems and what seemed like
40 sofas. A call for sofas at one point made
us look like a discount furniture store.
That early location was home to
worshipping congregations, play rehearsals, two-step lessons, a successful
coffee house, Gay Rap and dozens of
other events. Entities such as Holy Trinity
Church, the Lambda Menʼs Chorus and
Gay Expo (which was absorbed into the
Pride Festival) saw their earliest beginnings at the Center on Madison.
The Center had two more locations,
Madison and Belvedere, and Madison at
McNeil, before going dormant for several
years. Through the generosity of benefac-
tors and contributors, the present building
was dedicated two years ago this coming
February. The Sweet Sixteen Birthday
Party will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19,
and the community is invited. Those who
have been involved in the formation and
history of the Center are invited to bring
photos and stories.
Congratulations to Marty Katz for
receiving the second MGLCC Founders Award on New Yearʼs Eve. Marty
was honored for his work completely
revamping and updating the finances and
fiscal accountability of the Center. The
first recipient was Jason Crockett for his
calm, deliberate leadership during a time
of unparalleled crisis in the history of
MGLCC.
Weekly events: Heidiville has gone on
hiatus and is presently being replaced
with Game Night. See the website at
www.mglcc.org for events and updates or
call 901 278-MGCC (6422).
Grace-St. Luke’s to Offer Eight
New Courses
G
race-St. Lukeʼs Episcopal Church will offer eight contemporary faithbased courses, called Via Media, beginning Feb. 23, 2005.
The courses are being offered in response to the recent media attention generated by issues of human sexuality, inclusion, and Scriptural interpretation. This new approach includes videos, conversation and of course, food.
Using a combination of learning styles – which include video, written materials, small group discussion, and large group forum – participants encounter
the basic principles of Christianity through the Anglican/Episcopal approach of
scripture, tradition, and reason. Each of Via Mediaʼs eight sessions includes a
short video featuring prominent church leaders and thinkers talking about important issues affecting the church and society as a whole. All participants are encouraged to ask questions and to form their own answers to questions of faith.
Via Media will meet weekly on Wednesdays at Grace-St. Lukeʼs beginning
on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in McClure Hall with an orientation meeting. Thereafter we
will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (dinner from 6:30 to 7 p.m.).
Registration is open to everyone. Early sign up is encouraged to ensure a spot. To register, download the Via Media registration brochure at
wwwgslparish.org or call the church office at 272-7425. For more information
about Via Media, contact Jonathan Cole (Via Media Coordinator) at 374-9484 or
JonathanTN@juno.com or Allison Simonton (Director of Christian Formation)
at 901-272-7425, ext. 12, or allison@gslparish.org.
United Housing opens doors!
We offer low rate loans, qualified contractors,
compassionate counselors and and a variety of other
services for Memphis first-time homebuyers
and existing owners.
Open the door to your future!
(901) 272-1122
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Congo corner
“Welcoming Congregations” for a
Valentine’s celebration
Words of Love
By Troy Ann Polopoulos
by Cheryl Cornish
T
his Valentineʼs weekend,
“Welcoming
Congregations”
in
Memphis will join together for
a service on Sunday, Feb. 13,
at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of
First Congregational Church
for a “Freedom to Marry”
celebration. “Welcoming Congregations” are religious congregations that welcome Gay/Lesbian/
Transgendered and Bisexual folks into
their congregation, just as they welcome
everybody else.
“This service is being organized out
of a need to end the rhetoric which fuels
hostility, misunderstanding, fear and hatred expressed towards Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender persons, and the
denial of their equality under the law. We
hope that this service will show Gay and
Lesbian families in Memphis that there
are religious leaders and congregations
that stand with them and support them as
they seek to form covenants and households in love.
Galloway
We hear much talk of “saving the institution of marriage” even as weʼve yet
to hear a reasonable explanation of how
denying two same-gendered persons the
right to formalize their commitment to
love one another — as we allow heterosexual couples to do — can possibly harm
the institution of marriage as we know it.
Representatives from Prescott Baptist Church, Holy Trinity Community
Church, Neshoba Unitarian Universalist
and others will be present.
For more information, call Cheryl
Cornish at First Congregational Church
(278-6786, ext. 1).
Margaret Atwood, a Canadian novelist and poet, wrote; “The Eskimo had 52
names for snow because it was important
to them. There ought to be as many for
love.”
February is a great month to reflect
on the nature of love. English speaking
folk love everything from hot-dogs to
football to our friends and family to that
one special person who is our life partner.
I wonder if the love we have for hot-dogs
matches the depth and breath of the love
we have for our spouse? Maybe we do
need 52 names for love.
Ancient Greeks had four words for
love – “agape,” “phileo,” “storge” and
“eros.” “Agape” is universal unconditional love. It is the love one would have
for all of humankind. It is a desire for all
people to reach their maximum potential.
It is the love exemplified by the old Coke
commercial of, “Iʼd Like To Teach The
World To Sing.” In the commercial there
were happy people from all nations, tribes
and groups singing and dancing, getting
along and caring for one another. If one
runs in Christian circles, you know this
to be the primary type of love in the New
Testament of the Bible. God has unconditional love for the world and for each
person in it. There is nothing we have to
do to earn it and there is nothing we can
do to lose it or diminish it. We humans try
to have this sort of love for others, but it
is hard for us not to want to attach some
strings to our feelings and actions.
So we move to “phileo” or philanthropic or humanitarian love. This is often the love people have for their friends
with whom they play tennis or with whom
they go out to eat dinner. They encourage
each other, listen to each other, enjoy each
otherʼs company. They share each otherʼs
confidences, and share the things that they
have.
“Storge” is a love for family where one
can say, “blood is thicker than water.” We
may not like our family, but we feel connected to them and are fiercely loyal at
times. This love gives us roots and helps
us feel like we belong.
Finally there is “eros” or sensual love.
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Eros has to do with the five senses sight,
sound, taste, smell and touch. This love
involves what we sense when a beautiful person is in our presence wearing a
fascinating cologne or perfume. We hear
their voice, feel the touch of their skin
and maybe even the taste of a kiss. We are
hooked and we talk about falling in love.
It seems a healthy love for a special
someone needs to have all four types of
love. Yes, a person needs to be sensually attracted to his partner. But, that
individual also needs to feel that fierce
family attachment of “storge” so that
nothing can come between them even in
tough times. They need a sense of being
willing to stand shoulder to shoulder in
the face of the battles of life. Sharing
information, emotions, and activities with
the other becomes a source of enjoyment.
Finally they need to want the highest and
best good for one another as experienced
in “agape” love. This love isnʼt based on
feelings; it is based on a firm decision to
do what is right for the other person to
help them thrive even when it is difficult.
Yet, in order for the relationship to work,
we have to have the same “agape” love
for ourselves or we become a codependent doormat. Each person needs to love
the other as unconditionally as they possibly can.
Love isnʼt always equal. It isnʼt always
easy, but it is essential. We need connections to other human beings whether in
the form of “eros,” “storge,” “filios,” or
“agape.” Once we begin to understand
that we build long lasting healthy relationships by moving through a hierarchy
of love, our love lives become much more
fulfilling.
As we celebrate love on Valentineʼs
Day and pick out cards and candy and
plan special dinners for our sweethearts,
maybe we should also reflect on all of the
people we love and who love us. Reflect
on the value of friends, family and community. Think of all those special people
who make your life rich. Maybe even
think of 52 names for love that allow you
to better understand and appreciate all of
the relationships around you.
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Peabody Celebrates 2005
New year, old friends, and all kinds of learning
J. Carolyn Ricea
S
tudents and staff of Peabody Elementary returned from winter holidays to begin the second semester.
Everyone was in great spirits after being
trapped in a Memphis rendition of “White
Christmas” over the school break.
The first major activity for the students was the schoolʼs spelling bee. The
students were primed for tough competition. Excitement mounted as the field
narrowed. The finalists were Brandon
Lutts, a sixth grader in Michael Foxʼs
class and Vincent Lee, a fifth grader in
Olivia Mallandʼs class. Lutts wonand he
will represent Peabody at the University
of Memphis in the next round. Good luck,
Brandon, we know you will do your very
best!
The spelling bee was organized by
Mickie Fencl, instructional facilitator. The judges were Dr. Susan Dold,
Carole Hughey, and Jerry Sanders. The
announcer was Chief Charles Cook, an
outstanding asset who was asked to be the
announcer next year..
Honors Program
Students gathered in the cafetorium
to receive their academic accolades on
Thursday, Jan. 11. The student body was
a sea of multicolored honors ribbons. The
adopters from the Shelby County Public
Defenders Office, Union Avenue Baptist
Church and Galloway Methodist Church
presented certificates to students. Students were challenged to bring up their
grades in the next six weeks. Principal
Pettigrew awarded treats to principal list
students.
Parental Activities
Watch D.O.G.S
A school is only as strong and viable
as the depth of its parental involvement.
Watch DOGS is an organization visible
to all who enter Peabody. The D.O.G.S
(Dads of Great Students) are present
every morning to help students arrive
safely and at dismissal. They may be
seen throughout the school tutoring,
eating lunch, or reading to individual
classrooms. Their main focus is to keep a
watchful eye on all at Peabody. They are
great role models and a positive image for
students. The Watch DOGS dads were
honored on Tuesday, Jan. 18, with a pizza
party at the school for their work.
P.T.A.
The January P.T.A. meeting gave participants information on gang awareness.
The next P.T.A. meeting will be Feb. 15 at
6 p.m. Peabodyʼs Site Based Leadership
Council meets monthly to advise Principal Pettigrew on school decisions. This
council gives their time and talents to help
make Peabody a great school.
Peabodyʼs Leadership Club
The Student Leadership Club, sponsored by Michael Fox and Terrence
Brittenum, has hosted many community resource speakers over its last several
meetings. These included: R. Elliot, Sr.,
Metro-Gang Unit Investigator; Senator
Curtis Person; Terrell Johnson, Memphis Police Department; Lois Lukaszski,
Shelby County Court Prosecutorsʼ Victim
Coordinator; Donald Gray, Memphis Fire
Inspector; and others. Experience is the
best teacher and these students are receiving the benefit of learning from the best in
the fields that Memphis has to offer.
Bria Davis, Jasmine Jackson, Dominique
Burnside, Terrika Reliford, Chad Odom,
Darrell Burks, Ashley Smith, Corey
Greer, Keibreona Bobo, Janay Johnson,
Shametria Anderson, Brecquel Joyner,
Edne Ullom, Johnathan Foulks, Jasmine
Parker, Deavon Matthews, Randi Anthony, Olivia Campbell, Ashley Alexander,
Gerianne Armstead, and Emily Hoel.
These students will join an elite group
of young, published authors. Congratulations Peabody Poets!
Future Leaders
It is easy to tell from all of the schoolʼs
activities that Peabody educates the whole
child. We are committed to making a difference in the world one child at a time.
If you have any resources, time or talents
to share, call us at Peabody Elementary
and help us celebrate the successes of
public education. Memphis City Schools
Future Educators
Christian Brothers University has assigned three student teachers to Peabody
Elementary to complete their elementary
certification requirements this semester.
These students assist teachers by tutoring
in reading and math.
Optional School
Principal Pettigrew supports international studies at Peabody Elementary, a
renewed focus on its optional curriculum.
Now each grade studies the assigned
country throughout the school year. The
countries studied are: Kindergarten - Ireland, (Memphis in May country); First
Grade - Kenya; Second Grade - France;
Third Grade - Mexico; Fourth Grade
- Russia; Fifth Grade - Japan; and Sixth
Grade - China. The optional section of
each grade studies its country in depth,
but everyone is involved with the international curriculum. This offers continuity
to the school and meets recommendations
to increase interaction between traditional
and optional students. International flags
have been ordered for display throughout
the school, accenting its commitment to
international studies.
Published Poets
The first annual Young TOP Poets
Poetry Journal will be published spring
2005. The following Peabody students
are published in this publication. Ebony
Artis, Akkili Coleman, Singia Jones,
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has produced many successful alumni in
past years. Some acclaimed alumni are:
actresses - Kathy Bates and Cybil Shepherd; musicians - Elvis Presley and Isaac
Hayes; entrepreneurs - Avron Fogleman
and Abe Plough; corporate executives
- Kemmons Wilson of Holiday Inn and
Vicki Roman of Coca-Cola; astrophysicist
- Alan Lightman, and civil rights activists
- Benjamin Hooks and Maxine Smith. We
keep adding to the list every day.
Looking out for each other
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Porches first step to meeting
neighbors
O
Dr.. D. Jackson Maxwell
ver the last year, my family has
taken up walks around our neighborhood. After work and school,
we have been making a special effort to
get out of the house and enjoy the waning
hours of the day getting some exercise
and meeting our neighbors. We have
found that Midtown is especially suited to
this endeavor and discovered our neighbors are wonderful.
care facilities, public and private schools.
From these walks we have become friends
with these fine folks and gained playmates
for our children. We often find ourselves
enjoying time visiting each other on our
porches and front lawns.
Recently, I was in Texas and read a
story in a local newspaper about people
getting together in their neighborsʼ garages. It is apparently becoming the rage.
Neighbors sit in each othersʼ garages,
visit, watch television, listen to music,
eat snacks, and drink beverages while
the children play. Creating connections
with our neighbors is becoming a national
trend.
It is important to know your neighbors
no matter how you accomplish it. They
keep watch on the comings and goings
on our block. They can provide a hedge
against crime by keeping an eye on your
house, cars, and other possessions. In
times of need, our neighbors can offer a
compassionate ear, collect mail, provide
emergency baby-sitting, or even a cup of
sugar.
Its differences are what make Midtown
a great place to live. The Midtown community is unique to Memphis due to its
rich mix in racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and religious diversity.
One of the special things about Midtown homes are their porches. On any
given evening, Midtowners can be found
hanging out on their porches. We have
been fortunate to meet many of our neighbors and their children. They are lawyers,
educators, freelance businessmen and
women, parole officers, stay at home
mothers, and other professionals whose
children attend a variety of local day
Most of us are within a few blocks
of restaurants, bars, convenience stores,
grocery stores, businesses, and churches.
In the end, we will see our neighborhood
friends frequenting these establishments.
While some may view this as an unwelcome intrusion into our private lives, on
the bright side there will be parents who
will be watching our children as they get
older and start to visit these same establishments. As a parent, I always appreciate the extra eyes on my children.
In the community where I grew up
as a child, neighbors knew each other.
Weekends were often spent visiting with
each other. Midtown, unlike many of
the surrounding bedroom communities,
is lucky to have this same strong sense
of community spirit. In my opinion, the
watchful eyes of my fellow neighbors are
a blessing. We all have a vested interest
in our neighborhoods and extended community. This watchful and friendly spirit
is what makes Midtown a great place to
live, educate, and raise a family.
Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell works for
Memphis City Schools and is a National Board Certified Teacher. If you
have any questions or comments, please
contact Dr. Maxwell via email at:
maxwellj01@k12tn.net
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Humble Boy, Floyd Collins grace
local stages
T
he Circuit Playhouse will feature
“Floyd Collins,” a musical theatre piece based on the true story
of “Americaʼs Greatest Cave Explorer”
through Feb. 13.
The work is set in the ill-fated Sand
Cave, in 1925 Kentucky, where Floyd
Collins met his untimely fate. Collins was
a legendary spelunker who discovered
Crystal Cave and turned it into a profitable tourist attraction, and took part in
the “Cave Wars” going on between Mammoth Cave and 17 other cave attractions.
When Collins fails to let anyone know
where heʼs going and gets trapped in
Sand Cave while spelunking, the search
and rescue sparks a national media frenzy
for the 18 days where Collins struggles to
survive. This musical explores the exceptional efforts made to save Floyd Collins
by the rescue committee.
Winner of the Obie Award. Humble
Boy is directed by Chicago Guest Artist,
Scott Ferguson (2004 Ostrander Award
– Jekyll & Hide), Floyd Collins stars
Resident Company Member, Michael
Ingersoll (Book of Days; Bat Boy: The
Musical) as the unfortunate explorer,
whose story is told by Resident Company
Members Dave Landis and Leah Bray
Nichols, and Playhouse Performance interns Andrew Weir, Megan Bowers, Evan
Linder, and Zak Risinger.
Floyd Collins will run Thursdays
through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays
at 2 p.m. For more information or to
make reservations, please call The Circuit
Playhouse Box office at 726-4656 or visit
www.playhouseonthesquare.org.
At Playhouse on the Square, “Humble
Boy” – which runs through Feb. 27 – is
a comedy about Felix Humble, an unsuccessful aspiring physicist at Cambridge
University who returns to his motherʼs
home to attend to the death of his father.
Felixʼs father was a biologist, entomologist, botanist and beekeeper, and the bee
theme is seen throughout the play.
Floyd Collins
Winner of the Criticʼs Circle Best New
Play Award, Charlotte Jonesʼ Hamlet-inspired comedy “Humble Boy” is directed
by Guest Artist Anastasia Herin (Blue;
Godʼs Man in Texas), and stars local
Memphis talent John Hemphill (Guys and
Dolls) in the title role of Felix Humble.
Humble Boy also features Resident Company Memphis Irene Crist (Book of Days,
Picnic) as Felixʼs mother Flora, and Kelly
King (Book of Days) as her flirtatious
friend George, and local actors Mary
Buchignani (Lady in Question, Anton in
Show Business), Jo Lynne Palmer (Picnic, Lady in Question), and Ron Gephart
(A Man of no Importance).
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Humble boy
Humble Boy performances are scheduled Thursdays through Saturdays at 8
p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pay What You
Can Night is on Wed., Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. For
more information or to make reservations,
please call the Playhouse on the Square
Box Office at 726-4656 www.playhouseo
nthesquare.org.
New arch installed
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Art drops from heaven onto Peabody Park
Dana Rosengard
A
rt is in the eye of the beholder, the
hands of the master and now itʼs
in the corner of our park.
Yvonne Bobo is the magic hand behind
the new public art piece – a silver swirl of
golden globes, arching atop two six foot
columns that had stood bare before – at
the entrance to Peabody Park.
“I wanted to make something that was
nontraditional metal work,” Bobo said. “I
wanted it to go beyond the boundaries of
traditional two-dimensional metal work.”
The celestial forged steel work of art
standing bright and shining at the corner
of Cooper and Higbee features 16 focal
points – planets, moons, stars and flaming
comets; two of which are “wind motivated” as Yvonne described them.
“I know a lot of children go there so I
wanted a lot of movement and I wanted
something that would be fun to all different age groups,” Bobo said.
The still unnamed arc of art is the
first of three installations scheduled for
Peabody Park, also home to the Raymond
Skinner Center, a handicapped recreation
center operated by the Memphis Park
Commission.
“Yvonne took parts of the park that
have been there and made little sense, and
has created a grand entrance for the park,”
said UrbanArt Commission Executive Director Carissa Hussong.
“I think her piece really plays off the
sort of spirit of the community,” Hussong
said.
The UrbanArt Commission put a
$75,000 budget on a trilogy of works set
for Peabody Park, attracting five proposals from artists. The funds had to cover
design fee, materials, labor and – if necessary – transportation of finished pieces.
Bobo got the nod following a succession
of previous public pieces around the city
including temporary works at Overton
and Audubon Parks. The Peabody Park
pieces will be the first permanent works in
Memphis for the Florida native who has
an art history degree from Boston University where she studied visual arts. Bobo
first came to Tennessee on a woodworking and furniture making apprenticeship
Yvonne BoBoʼs new sculpture graces P. Park.
in the middle of the state and migrated to
Memphis about five years ago. She now
lives in Midtown and works out of a studio at Blythe and Young. There she makes
sculptured lighting pieces, metal railings
and other original works for homes.
Boboʼs Peabody Park project is part
of the City of Memphis Percent-for-Art
Program, which began almost three years
ago and gets funding representing one
percent of the general obligation bonds in
the capital improvement project budget,
excluding paving funds, Hussong said.
Project Manager Elizabeth Alley added,
“I think that the art will make that area,
that park, stand out more.”
Boboʼs talented hands will make
Peabody Park even more special, as art
pieces two and three are installed this
spring. The second will be a sculpture
for the large circular planter in the park
which will stand 15 feet tall and be visible
from South Cooper. Boboʼs final park
piece will be a design for the glass that
separates the outdoor spray ground from
the indoor pool.
“Yvonne really has a good sense of
what needed to take place and was a pleasure to work with,” Hussong said.
Co-op film featured at Studio
M
alcoʼs Studio on the Square
will show the first part of
“Away(A)wake.1” a new feature film by the creators of “Blue Citrus
Hearts” on Fri., Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.
“Away(A)wake.1” is a 90-minute,
collaborative production of the Media
Co-op / Sawed-Off productions, written
and directed by Morgan Jon Fox and Suzi
Crashcourse.
“The film will show for one week with
normal show times,” Fox said.
“There will be an after party at Otherlands Café at 641 S. Cooper directly afterward where there will be plenty of food
and beverages, as well as a screening of
ʻthe making ofʼ documentary compiled by
Timothy Morton,” he said.
“We are very happy with this film,”
Fox said, explaining that the production
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represents eight months of dedication and
support of local filmmaking.
The film stars Helen Bowman, Mark
Pergolizzi, Saki Nosurname, and Tim
Morton; with appearances by Daniel
Long, Doris Barker, Bill Baker, David
Caffey , Lakesha Glover, Kylin Mettler,
Giles Gratz, Carly Crawford, Pam Chapman, Dzevad Visca, Amy Lammert, Brett
Magdovitz, Bet Carr, Maggie Veasey,
Mr.Whitemusic Barry Iskiwitz, Witnesse,
Sean OʼDaniels, Csmerine, Dan Montgomery, Snowglobe, Michael Grogan,
Antechamber, and The Folding Tones.
Tickets can be purchased through Malcoʼs Studio on the Square cinema. Exact
show times will be available on Malcoʼs
web site, www.malco.com.
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Kindness gone awry
Pet Hoarding on the rise
I
Deborah Camp
n neighborhoods across the U.S. a
disturbing occurrence appears to be
on the rise. Long recognized by animal shelters, veterinarians, and recently
acknowledged as a potential public health
problem, the phenomenon is referred to as
“animal hoarding.”
Animal hoarding or “collecting” is a
psychological condition related to obsessive-compulsive disorder. It occurs when
people take into their home more animals
than they can responsibly take care of or
manage. Typically hoarders believe themselves to be rescuers when in reality they
unintentionally become passive abusers.
It is estimated that there are between
700 to 2,000 new cases of animal hoarding each year in the U.S. Most often the
hoarder is a white, middle-aged or older
female (76%), but can be either sex. Most
are single, divorced or widowed and almost half live alone. Cats are the animal
of choice simply because they are easier
to keep inside. And ironically, the typical
hoarder has been associated with a “caring” profession such as nursing or teaching.
The conditions of hoarderʼs homes are
consistent in most cases. Upon discovery,
they are generally described as “deplorable,” “unlivable,” and “horrific.” Dead
or sick animals were discovered in 80%
of reported cases stated one study, and
in another 60% of the cases, the hoarder
refused to acknowledge a problem.
Gary Patronek, veterinarian and director of the Center for Animals and Public
Policy at Tufts University, first coined the
phrase in 1997. More than mere eccentricity, Patronek argues that animal hoarding represents the “end state of several
pathways” which sometimes can even be
an outgrowth of problems associated with
old age. Says Patronek, “Sometimes itʼs
just good intentions colliding with bad
coping.”
In April 2003, the media reported an
incidence of animal hoarding at an East
Memphis home. On this occasion, the
hoarder was an older male who had died
in the home. When his body was found
almost two weeks later, people from four
different animal rescue groups had to
enter the home suited up in protective
biohazard gear.
Ginger Lord, with the animal rescue
organization Purfect Match was quoted
on local TV: “Itʼs deplorable. Itʼs the
worst thing Iʼve ever seen. You just canʼt
imagine.” The house was filled with cats
and kittens, many dead, and many more
alive and starving. The man had been
described by neighbors as quiet, friendly,
and neatly dressed. He was often seen
carrying large bags of cat food and cat litter into his home. Neighbors had noticed
the stench of cat urine coming from the
house, but no one had ever complained.
Spectacular cases of hoarding have
been reported, including one where 180
dogs were taken from a woman and her
mentally disabled sonʼs squalid home in
Salley, Georgia. Almost 100 cats and kittens living in “horrific conditions” were
removed from the home of a 75-year-old
woman in Liberty, Missouri, who was described as “overwhelmed by caring” for
all the animals. In one case 71 cats were
found in a hoarderʼs home, most sick and
starving, with contagious mouth blisters
and infected with the FIV virus. In this
case officials reported that 60 cats had
been taken from the elderly woman just
four years earlier.
Many cases defy belief. Several of
have been reported on Animal Planet
cable television shows. One can only
wonder how neighbors could fail to no-
tice fellow neighbors that had upwards of
200 or 300 animals in their homes. In one
case, I saw animal control workers take
almost 500 animals out of a large, rambling two-story house in what appeared to
be a neat, tree-lined avenue.
In most cases the hoarding of animals
begins with good intentions. And certainly not everyone who has “too many”
animals is a hoarder. When the collection
of animals becomes pathological, itʼs usually a case of someone who has become
mentally ill and begins taking in more and
more animals to feed the compulsion. After a while, hoarders become so focused
on acquiring their animals, they fail to
see that they are not providing for them.
After time, the animals begin to lose their
identities, as they become more like objects added to a collection.
Sadly, hoarders fail to provide minimum standards of nutrition and sanitation, let alone veterinary care. And often,
as conditions deteriorate they fail to recognize the negative effect this obsession
has on their own health or that of other
household members.
The problem with animal hoarding is
that is does not go away simply because
someone gets “busted.” Experts in this
area say that the hoarder is rarely “rehabilitated” without intense psychotherapy,
and even with mental health counseling, recidivism is reported to be close to
100%. Usually, after the animals are removed from her home even if the hoarder
has been charged with animal cruelty the
cycle starts all over again. Sometimes
the individual will even move to another
street, neighborhood or city to get a fresh
start.
The psychology of the animal hoarder
is complex. While hoarders are secretive
and isolated, many others are friendly
and outgoing. In fact, hoarders are well
educated with excellent communication
skills. A large majority of them compulsively collect objects, and even if they
didnʼt hoard animals, one would notice
that their homes were cluttered and dis-
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organized in a state that social services
providers refer to as “garbage houses.”
“Perhaps the most prominent psychological feature of these individuals,” says
Patronek in Municipal Lawyer magazine,
“is that pets become central to the hoarderʼs core identity. The hoarder develops a
strong need for control.”
Denial that a problem even exists is
another central, persistent theme with
hoarders. Irene Holmes, a district attorney
who has worked with the prosecution in
many collector cases, says that hoarders
“have a death grip on denial.” In one of
her cases a female hoarder could barely
grasp the impact of her neglect, even
when shown photos of her Weimaraner
so starved its rectum and intestines were
literally falling out.
The hoarding of animals is a community issue, whether it takes place in a rural
or urban environment. Many cases go unreported even when neighbors notice, because the individual appears sympathetic.
After all, they are rescuing animals that
may have not survived without intervention. Right? Wrong! Because the amount
of suffering in a hoarding case is of much
greater magnitude. While cases of a dog
or cat being brutally killed shocks and
saddens us, there is no comparison to the
endless suffering brought about by unsanitary conditions, parasitic infestation,
malnutrition, and disease which can be
endured for months or even years.
Community members can make sure
hoarders get the help they need, as well
as the animals, by notifying the Humane
Society, the Police Department, Animal
Control, and other mental health organizations. The most important thing is to get
people working together so that hoarding
cases can be brought to light, and the animals rescued from their rescuers.
Contact Deborah Camp at 525-0552,
or mailto:dcamp@memphisbusiness.com
for comments or suggestions.
Global fortunes
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Still time to celebrate the Chinese New Year
Marisa Bagget
O
n Feb. 9, the rooster will crow
and so begins the Year of the
Cock. Celebrating the new lunar
year in China begins days before and can
continue for days afterward. Festivities in
many Asian countries include fireworks,
elaborate and colorful decorations, and
traditional foods.
For those who attended blowout New
Yearʼs Eve celebrations on Dec. 31, or
missed the chance but would like to host
your own party, youʼre in luck! There is
still a window of opportunity to celebrate
the New Year and have your own wonderful gathering. Having a Chinese New
Year celebration can be just as fancy as
any New Yearʼs Eve gala or as charming
and informal as a Sunday brunch. The key
is making sure your personalized celebration includes delectable Chinese style
foods and boasts bright, bold reds as the
theme color (red symbolizes prosperity.)
Traditionally, the Chinese avoid red
meat during New Year celebrations. Instead, fish, oranges or tangerines, melon
seeds, red dates, and steamed sweet cakes
are often the theme as each of these foods
are symbolic of good fortune. For many,
dim sum—fried or steamed dumplings
—and buns, and tea are often served.
When I was 15, I began my trek into
the restaurant business at a small Cantonese restaurant. February was often a
special time at Sun Hong Kong Chinese
Café. I watched carefully as Mr. Kong
steamed fish and tossed a procession of
crispy, colorful vegetables in an oversized wok, breaking only to take a sip
of Oolong tea directly from his teapot
kept hot on the stove. It was my job to
assist him by frying golden egg rolls and
sometimes trying my luck with stir frying. Behind us, Mrs. Kong steamed little
cakes and constantly stirred pots of delicious soup and tangy sauces on the other
stove. When completed, food was placed
on large platters and taken to the family
room where I joined Mr. and Mrs. Kong
and Florence, my honorary little sister,
for festive meals. Sometimes we received
little red envelopes bearing a special gift!
To this day, I think back to that time
when I was an honorary Kong. When possible, I like to have a celebration of my
own with family or close pals and share
special sentiments for a prosperous year.
It often includes a gift to close friends
of chocolate—covered fortune cookies
with personalized messages. Why not
have a bowl of these fun fortune cookies
on hand? Grab your pen and compose a
heartfelt note of appreciation or wish for
the upcoming year. They also double as
great Valentineʼs Day treats.
White Chocolate Dipped Fortune
Cookies
Makes about 10 large (and pink!) fortune cookies.
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
whites of 4 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons almond extract, can substitute vanilla or orange
3 drops red food coloring
8-10 ounces of white chocolate or white
candy coating
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted, optional
Write fortunes on 1/2 inch by 3 inch
strips of paper or ribbon. Youʼll need
about 10.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Mix all dry ingredients in a medium
sized bowl. Add vegetable oil and egg
whites mixing until smooth. Beat in water, extract, and add food coloring.
To bake, drop enough batter (about
1⁄4 cup) onto a greased baking sheet to
spread into a thin five inch circle. Bake
only two cookies at a time. Bake cookies
until lightly golden making sure that the
centers are done but still pliable, about
10 minutes. Working quickly, remove a
cookie from the baking sheet with a large
spatula and place in your hand. (Make
sure your hand is covered with a towel or
oven mitt.) Place a fortune in the center
of the cookie. Quickly fold in half then
drape the fortune cookie over the edge of
a bowl to create the second fold. Hold for
a few second until the cookies hardens.
Set cookie aside and allow to cool completely.
Repeat baking and folding until all the
batter has been used.
To dip cookies, melt the white chocolate according to package directions.
Place melted chocolate in a bowl and
prop one side up with a folded kitchen
towel so that the chocolate gathers on one
side. Take each fortune cookie and dip the
folded edge in the chocolate being careful
not to cover the ends of the fortune cook-
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ie. Carefully sprinkle the freshly dipped
cookie with toasted almonds. Place on
waxed paper and allow chocolate to harden. Repeat with remaining cookies.
For a shortcut, dip store bought fortune cookies in white or dark chocolate
and sprinkle with assorted nuts for a fun
assortment.
Marisa works at Do Sushi.
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A Memory
Recollections link friends across years.
Sam Kernell
A
friend of long ago died the other
day and a tear came to my eye.
Now I say “friend” and “tear,”
and you might imagine that we were close
friends. But nothing could be further from
the truth.
You see, he was smart and I wasnʼt. We
had met in the fourth grade at Peabody
School and hit it off immediately; but it
soon became apparent that there was a
difference in us. I was sloven, lazy, went
with the flow, and sometimes said goofy
things.
When we got to high school where
students were allowed to select their own
courses, he chose biology, science, and
other subjects, while I took shorthand,
typing, and commercial law.
Now donʼt let commercial law fool
you. It was the last class of the day, a
“sleeper,” a friend had told me, so I took
it.
After high school we didnʼt see each
other anymore.
In World War II, we both joined the
army air corps; but served in different
outfits.
After the war was over, I went into factory work, and retired after 42 years.
One day I ran into him at the hospital.
He had become a doctor, white coat and
everything.
We sat in the lobby and chatted a
while.
At one point he said, “Sam, you know
how I remember you?”
My mind went into an immediate tailspin because Iʼve already mentioned how
I used to say goofy things; so I prepared
myself for the worst.
He said, “You remember I transferred
to Peabody School in Midtown, in the
fourth grade. The principal escorted me
to the classroom, and turned me over to
the teacher, who in turn introduced me to
the class; and then she said, ʻIʼll place you
behind Sam. Sam, raise your hand.ʼ”
He continued, “I turned to the back of
the class, down through all those strange
kids with my baggage in tow and took my
seat. You turned to me and said,ʻIʼm Sam.
If there is anything I can help you with,
let me know.ʼ”
He was recounting an event that happened over 50 years ago.
Like I said, the other day – a tear came
to my eye.
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POTS
theatre schedule
The Circuit Playhouse
Jan. 14-Feb. 13: Floyd Collins
March 4-April 3: It Ainʼt Nothinʼ
But the Blues
April 22-May 22: Looking For
Normal
Playhouse on the Square
Jan. 28-Feb. 27: Humble Boy
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Wanted
All Peabody Alumni. Peabody Elementary needs you to share your stories
with us to help us write our school history. No story is too small or too big.
Contact J. Carolyn Rice, 386-2100
(home).
For Rent
Newly renovated, in the heart of Cooper-Young, 2 Br 1 Ba duplex, hdwd
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and dryer, garage, fenced yard, updated kitchen. $900/month. Deposit
required.
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negotiable. Call 274-0185 on a Monday
afternoon.
For Sale
Italian leather couch, almost new, $600;
water heater, gas 40 gals short, less
than 2 years old, $150. Call Marc or
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Acoustic guitar. New, still in box $30;
rabbit jacket good condition, ladies
size medium $50; formals/evening
dresses good condition, size 10/12
$50 to $100; ring--14K Duraclad
with large CZ, new tags still on, size
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Products. Swiss skin care and other
natural alternatives to balance your
body and your health. Herbal and
botanically-based ingredients that help
feed and nourish the skin and body.
Arbonne products help regain your
natural hormonal balance with the use
of toxic- and animal by-product-free,
aromatherapy, and balancing creams.
Also, a new revolutionary anti-aging
skin care line from Arbonne called
NutriMinC RE. Contact Heidi for free
samples and how she can help you to
make healthy choices in personal care
and nutrition for you and your family;
or if you are interested in becoming an
Arbonne consultant. Mahalo! Call 7259157 or e-mail heidi3@gmail.com.
Mary
Kay
Skin
Care
and
Cosmetics. Now we have a Mary Kay
independent consultant in CooperYoung. Contact Jaine Bartlett to get
a catalog, order a product or schedule
your free skin care consultation. Mention the LampLighter for a 15 percent
discount on your first order—no minimum or maximum amount. Call 7225032 or e-mail www.marykay.com/
JaineB.
Experienced
minister for your
wedding. A touch of tradition mixed
with your unique style. Opposite- and
same-gender couples welcome. Will
assist and celebrate with you and
yours. Contact Rev. Elaine Blanchard
at 761-2725.
The Midtown Stripper. Wallpaper stripping, interior painting, etc. Reasonable
rates and dependable service. Call
Brian at 229-0214.
Flowerbeds cleaned, planted and
mulched. Call Carol at 324-6949 and
leave message.
Want your party to look lavish on
a low budget? Reasonable rates, great
ideas. Will also help you add character
throughout your house. Call Sandy at
726-6923.
Live critters in your house? Raccoons, squirrels, rats guaranteed removal!
Call your neighborhood trapper, Dave, at
272-0412.
Tree trimming, lawn care, and
landscaping. Itʼs not for everyone. Let
So Clean and Green Outdoor Services do
the work for you. Call Kevin Looney at
491-9555.
Scored and stained concrete
flooring. Beautiful, durable, affordable, and adds character to any home or
business. For a free estimate, call Chris
Murley at Memphis Concrete Coatings:
848-3852.
Interior / exterior painting. Call the
Rudd Brothers at 722-8475.
Neighborhood house cleaning. Call
Cindie at 849-0449.
Mother-daughter house cleaning
team. Free estimate. Call Sharon at 3869388 or Jill at 763-0358.
CY resident looking for yards to
mow and landscape. Reasonable rates.
Lots of experience. Call Hugh at 5029855.
Announcements
Madonna Circleʼs 30th annual Antiques, Garden & Gourmet Show
benefiting Ave Maria and St. Peter
Villa will take place Feb. 25-27 at
Agricenter International. The opening night gala is Feb. 24, 7-10 p.m.
Bunny Williams of New York, famed
interior designer, will speak Feb.25 at
10:30 a.m., and Antiques Roadshowʼs
J. Michael Flanigan will appraise
items Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Feb.
February 2005
LampLighter
27, 9 a.m.-noon. For ticket information
call 842-6652.
Volunteer opportunities
Enjoy reading? Help a struggling fifth
or sixth grader at an innovative, new
middle school learn to love to read,
too! Volunteer one hour a week and
make a big difference in a childʼs life.
Contact Marilyn at Volunteer Memphis
at 523-2425 or mrabinowitz@voluntee
rmemphis.org.
Do you love animals? Please help rescued dogs/cats find a home by giving
three hours of your time to sit with one
dog and chat with the folks that stop
by at a mini-Adoption Day held in
Midtown. Saturdays and Sundays, 3-6
p.m. Foster homes also needed. Call
Jennifer 725-5923
Help adults improve their reading and
writing skills. Become a volunteer
tutor at the Memphis Literacy Council. You will make a difference in
someoneʼs life. Call 327-6000 or go to
www.memphisliteracycouncil.org.
The Memphis Humane Society at 2238
Central. Holds monthly volunteer
orientations on the first Tuesday of
each month at 6 p.m. No reservations
required. Call 272-1753. Help an animal in need.
MIFA wants you to be a mentor! You
can help homeless families, low-income entrepreneurs, at-risk teens and
others struggling to improve their
lives. For information, call Laura Terry
at 529-4509.
Are you passionate about peace, organic gardening, voter registration
or fair trade? The Mid-South Peace
and Justice Center needs your time and
energy. Call us at 725-4990 or go to
www.midsouthpeace.org.
Want a classified? They are free for
individuals living in Cooper-Young;
just $7 for businesses. Call Chris Robinson 272-2922.
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Brooks Museum
Pink Palace Museum
TheatreWorks
The Yarn Studio
Overton Park • 544-6200
Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.brooksmuseum.org
3050 Central • 320-6320
Feb. 27: Oscar Night® America. A unique
fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald
House Charities of Memphis, Inc. and
the Pink Palace Family of Museums
celebrating the 77th Annual Academy
Awards®. All proceeds support the
two charities. Those attending this
black-tie affair will be entertained
by a live broadcast of the 77th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony from
Hollywood on multiple screens including the Union Planters IMAX Theater.
Single tickets are available for $125. 6:
30-12 p.m.
For more information, reservations and
tickets, contact David Branch at 3206394, Lindy Shockley at 312-7479 or
the Pink Palace reservations office at
320-6362.
2085 Monroe • 274-7139
The White Gardenia
820 S. Cooper • 722-9199
www.the-white-gardenia.com
816 S. Cooper • 276-5442
www.yarnstudio.com
Burke’s Book Store
1719 Poplar • 278-7484
www.burkesbooks.com.
The Children’s
Memphis
Museum
of
2525 Central • 458-2678
Feb. 1- May 8: “Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture through Popular Art”
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. Admission $6
for children (1-12) and seniors (62+),
$7 for adults, and free for members.
Go to www.cmom.com for event listings.
Sharpe Planetarium
Feb. 1-March 26: Under African Skies
Christian Brothers University
Union Planters IMAX Theatre
650 East Parkway South • 321-3000
Feb. 1-March 4: NASCAR: The IMAX
Experience
www.memphismuseums.org
Circuit Playhouse
1705 Poplar • 726-4656
Feb. 1-13: Floyd Collins. Winner of the
Obie Award for Outstanding Musical,
this daring saga tells the transcendent
tale of a true American dreamer. In
1925, while chasing fame and fortune
in a Kentucky cave, Floyd Collins becomes trapped underground. As rescue
efforts explode into a genuine media
circus, the young dreamer fights for
his sanity and his life. This acclaimed
work combines haunting melodies and
poignant lyrics into a story of survival
and sacrifice.
Playhouse on the Square
51 S. Cooper • 726-4656
Feb. 1-27: Humble Boy. Following the
death of a renowned beekeeper, Felix
Humble returns home to cope with the
loss of his father, and the comic complications of his demanding mother.
Set in the splendor of an English
garden, this witty comedy examines
the chaotic consequences of broken
vows, failed hopes, and family reconciliation.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
4339 Park • 761-5250
Feb. 1-March 20: “Strokes of Genius:
Master Works from the New Britain
Museum of American Art”
www.dixon.org
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 S. Cooper • 278-4994
Otherlands Coffee Bar is open 7 days a
week, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. The gift shop is
open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
February 2005
LampLighter
Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young • 278-0034
Every Sunday: Cooper-Young Jazz
Quartet, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
Every Monday: Punk Funk Psychedelic
Hip Hop DJs, 10 p.m.-midnight. No
cover.
Tickets at www.ticketweb.com.
www.youngavenuedeli.com

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