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The boys competing in the 50-yard backstroke at last Saturday’s Shelby County Swimming Championships begin their race. Garrett Stelling of MHEA took irst with a time of 24.95 and teammate Braedan Leach inished second. Collierville won the combined and girls championships, and MUS won the boys title.

SHELBY COUNTY SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

Paddling into first Collierville takes combined team trophy for second straight year

By Pete Wickham Special to the Weekly

Erin Kelly had a choice of trophies to cradle during a wild victory celebration Saturday at the St. INSIDE George’s pool. But the Collierville Shelby County Swimming senior said there Championships was no question photos. 14 which of two Shelby County Swimming Championships team titles meant more to her.

“We haven’t won the girls championship in forever,” she said, cradling the prize. “To inally get there, that means everything.”

Kelly collected four wins and

Collierville swim coach Justin Ingram takes a dive in the pool after his team won the best combined award.

junior Joshua Walsh and sophomore Sean Kirwan added two apiece to help Collierville claim the team trophy for the second

straight year.

Meanwhile, MUS junior Chris

The Germantown Lions Club has selected Sharon Goldsworthy, who just retired from her position as city of Germantown mayor, to receive the 2014 Richard F. Benson Citizen of the Year.

Lions Club member Ron Roberson said, “Her 20 years of service as our mayor makes it very obvious that Sharon loves Germantown, and we have been extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented Sharon person as the Goldsworthy mayor of our wonderful city.”

In addition to overseeing the administration of city government, Goldsworthy served or participated in local, regional and state organizations. She served three, four-year terms on the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and ive years on the State Air Pollution Control Board. She was a member of the Governor’s Council on Excellence in Higher Education. She was a member of the Chickasaw Basin Authority, Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Planning Board and Regional Rail Steering Committee.

Goldsworthy was a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, its Women Mayors Caucus and Republican Mayors and Local Oicials. She served four terms as president of Tennessee Women

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Morton Museum is a combination of diferent artistic processes using water color, acrylic paint and oil pastels.

O’Connor enjoys taking traditional media, such as painting and drawing, and blending colors with different tools, including her ingers.

Her landscapes and portraits relect a passion based upon what she admires.

“My family and nature are the focus of my art. I am inspired by the faces and landscapes I love,” said O’Connor.

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In the News SCHOOLS

How will Collierville pay for new high school?

Tax hike would fund construction

By Jennifer Pignolet pignolet@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2372

After Collierville Schools oicials announced last week their plan for a new high school comes with a price tag of more than $90 million, Town Administrator James Lewellen knew the next question would be di-

rected at him.

Who’s going to pay for it?

In short, property taxpayers.

Lewellen said the town would take out bonds that would be paid of, likely over 30 years, with a property tax increase.

Residents can petition to have a referendum on whether the town should take on the debt, just as happened recently in Lakeland, where a new school is being planned.

But as far as raising taxes, Lewellen said the town can increase the property tax rate up

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to 25 percent. It’s unclear yet how much will be needed to cover the cost. He said he may know in the next two to three weeks, once he inds out what kind of interest rates the town can get on the bonds.

Lewellen said the town has known for a while that a new school was in the near future, but didn’t have much of an idea of how much it would cost until the school administration made a presentation during a work session Jan. 27.

Supt. John Aitken said the

new high school would solve the issue of capacity not just for the high school but at the middle school level as well. With a new high school campus, he said, the existing school building likely would become a third middle school for the district.

The district looked into building onto the existing high school, but an architect told the school board that the building and campus cannot be modiied to accommodate an enrollment of 3,000. Aitken said the school, now with 2,250

kids, realistically could have that many students one day, as about 150 new students are expected each year for the next four years. Aitken said adding onto the current high school or having another smaller, second high school would still leave a capital need at the middle school level.

The school board will meet with the town administration and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Feb. 12 in a joint work session to talk about funding issues.

In brief

GERMANTOWN

G E R M A N T OW N JAN. 25

Houston student issued citation

■ Victim was assaulted by a roommate in the 1800 block of W. Poplar Woods Circle at noon.

■ Adult male and juvenile male arrested for shoplifting merchandise in the 2100 block of Exeter at 8:43 p.m.

■ Vehicle collided into a curb, mailbox and tree causing no injuries at Chestwick and Liggon Green at 8 a.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries at Wolf River and Germantown at 10:57 a.m.

■ Vehicle collided into a utility pole causing no injuries at Poplar and Poplar Wood Circle East at 2:10 p.m.

■ Vehicle collided into a median causing no injuries at Poplar and Dogwood at 5:20 p.m.

A Houston High School senior received a citation for having a pocket knife in his backpack on school property last Wednesday.

According to a police report, a school resource oicer received a tip that the 18-year-old student had a knife in his bag. He was removed from class and the knife was found during a search. The pocket knife had a four-inch lock blade.

The student was issued a misdemeanor citation for carrying a weapon on school property.

Per district policy, bringing a knife to school is a “category B” ofense punishable by a 180-day suspension. That suspension can be adjusted through an appeals process.

JAN. 26

■ Someone broke out a window of a vehicle and took a purse in the 2300 block of Turpins Glen at 10:30 a.m.

■ Adult male victim was assaulted by an adult in the 1300 block of S. Germantown at 12:22 p.m.

■ Adult male arrested for attempting to cash a forged check in the 7600 block of Poplar at 4:35 p.m.

■ Adult male arrested for cashing a forged check in the 7800 block of Farmington at 8:34 p.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries at Poplar and W. Farmington at 8:04 a.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing injuries at Wolf River and Riverdale at 8:20 a.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries at Poplar and W. Farmington at 11:25 a.m.

■ Vehicles collided causing no injuries at Wolf River and Dogwood Hollow at 2:15 p.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing injuries at Poplar Pike and Riverdale at 3:05 p.m.

■ Three vehicles collided causing no injuries at Farmington and Rue De Roi at 5:20 p.m.

JAN. 27

■ A watch was stolen from the victim’s home in the 8700 block of Tanoak at 10:19 a.m.

■ Vehicle collided into a crossing guard arm causing no injuries at Poplar Pike and Southern at 8 a.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries at Poplar and W. Farmington at 1:32 p.m.

JAN. 28

■ Adult male charged with possession of a knife on school property in the 9700 block of Wolf River at 1:30 p.m.

■ Adult male shoplifted groceries in the 2100 block of Exeter at 6:02 p.m.

■ Ex-boyfriend is stalking adult victim in the 2100 block of Idlewood at 10:03 p.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries in the 1900 block of Exeter at 2:47 p.m.

JAN. 29

■ Prescription DEA number has been used fraudulently in Memphis and South Haven in the 1900 block of Kirby at 9:10 a.m.

■ Tools stolen from victim at a job site in the 2600 block of Holly Springs at 10:06 a.m.

■ Juvenile male charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the 9700 block of Wolf River at 1 p.m.

■ Identity was used to set up a fraudulent online account in the 2500 block of Shepherdwood at 3:44 p.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries at Poplar and Exeter at 5:43 p.m.

■ Two vehicles collided causing no injuries at Poplar at Kirby at 7:34 p.m.

JAN. 30

■ Acquaintance entered home without permission and took property in the 8300 block of Dogwood at 12:11 a.m.

■ Backpack, sunglasses and cash taken from an unlocked vehicle in the 7900 block of Elm Leaf at 1:50 p.m.

■ Acquaintance stole jewelry from home in the 8000 block of Farmington at 3:45 p.m.

■ Prisoner had marijuana in his possession in the 1900 block of Germantown at 9:56 p.m.

Jennifer Pignolet JIM WEBER/THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL

The Germantown Municipal School Board will vote this month on a proposal from Supt. Jason Manuel (center) that would eliminate the 7 a.m. start time at two of the district’s schools.

TOO EARLY? Board to vote on costly change in opening times

By Jennifer Pignolet pignolet@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2372

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he Germantown Municipal School Board will vote this month on a proposal from Supt. Jason Manuel that would erase the 7 a.m. start time at two of its schools.

Manuel said he found a way, both inancially and logistically, to move the times, but it will be a board decision on whether to spend up to $400,000 for the changes.

“I feel conident that I have looked at this from every possible angle to minimize the iscal impact on our district,” Manuel said.

“Our board expressed an interest to move to two age-appropriate start times, and we have done everything we can to make that happen.”

His solution isn’t two start times, but it moves away from the 7 a.m. start that has drawn complaints from some parents.

SWIMMING from 1 tian Berry of Germantown was in on four wins, and three of the day’s nine meet-record-breaking efforts, as the Owls claimed their seventh straight boys crown.

“A lot of our wins came at the wall,” said Dragons’ swim coach Justin Ingram.

“That speaks to the character and focus of these kids.”

Kelly swept the 50- and 100-yard individual freestyle events and swam on winning 200- and 400yard free relay squads for the Dragons, who won their irst girls title in Ingram’s eight years as coach. The Dragons also got a second-place inish

Houston High and Houston Middle start school now at 7 a.m.

Farmington Elementary and Riverdale School start at 8 and Dogwood Elementary starts at 9.

In one scenario under the proposal, Houston High would move to 8, which would put Houston Middle and Farmington at 7:45 and Riverdale and Dogwood at 8:30. A second scenario puts Houston Middle and Farmington at 8, Houston High at 7:45, and Riverdale and Dogwood still at 8:30.

Whichever school is at the 8 a.m. start time would still be sharing buses with Collierville, as the two districts are in the irst year of a three-year bus-sharing contract.

The time adjustment would still come with a hefty price tag, between $300,000 and $400,000.

As much as $150,000 of that would be in penalties to Collierville for buses that could no longer be shared if the districts didn’t start school at the same time.

But Manuel said that cost may still be feasible. In this year’s budget, without knowing what ridership numbers would be, the district set aside $1.2 million for transportation. Actual costs ended up being closer to $1 million.

Next year, the district is expected to need fewer buses because the numbers of students coming from Collierville through an interlocal agreement will decrease after the senior class graduates.

If the start times stayed at 7, 8 and 9 a.m. for the ive schools, Manuel said the cost is estimated

at $823,086. That would give the district enough room under the original $1.2 million budget to pay for additional buses that would be needed to adjust the start times as well as the penalties to Collierville.

Or, the district could put the savings back into the classrooms.

“That’s really a challenge for the board to deine its priorities,” Manuel said.

Other priorities include adding a preschool class to accommodate a growing special education population, new textbooks, technology upgrades and a list of $23 million in deferred maintenance issues.

While a group of parents has been vocal about moving the high school and Houston Middle of the 7 a.m. start time to allow students more sleep, school board chairwoman Lisa Parker said she’s not convinced they are the majority voice.

Parker said she’s visited the schools during the day and talked to students about their early mornings.

“They’re not that worried about it,” she said. “The teachers really don’t want it changed. The (school) administration really doesn’t want it changed.”

Even if the board decides a change in start times is the right decision, Parker said, it has to be done in a iscally responsible way.

Whether that means waiting another year will be up to the board.

“We’re going to get there,” she said. “It just may not be when everybody wants it.”

We knew we were in a good place to win this, but everybody kicked in today. It’s great to be part of something like this.”

Christian Berry, MUS junior

from the boys. Walsh won the 100 and 200 freestyle, while Kirwan finished irst in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterly.

Berry set a record in the 50 free (21.36) while swimming legs of the Owls’ record-setting 200 and 400 free relays (1:28.22 and 3:13.42).

“We knew we were in a good place to win this,” Berry said, “but everybody kicked in today. It’s great to be part of something like this.”

Sophomore Alex Rob-

inson was part of the 400 free relay win, broke Michael Sheppard’s record in the 500 free (4:36.75) by nearly three seconds and took the 100 backstroke.

Senior Sherman Tabor won the 50 butterly and was part of the 200 free relay squad.

Alabama-bound senior Katie Kelsoe of MHEA, who lives in Cordova, inished by breaking Lauren Harrington’s 100 backstroke record (56.72), helped the Eagles set a meet record in the 200

medley relay (1:52.14) and took the 200 individual medley. Lucy Castro, headed to Western Kentucky, and Alexis Ozden each won two events.

Carson Newman signee Garrett Stelling, and his sister Molly, each won the 50 backstroke. Garrett helped the boys 200 medley relay squad to victory as the Eagles took runnerup inishes in the girls and overall standings and third in the boys.

Harding sophomore James Townsdin broke records in the boys 50 and 100 breaststroke events (27.45 and 1:00.14). The Lions’ Alyssa Hale set a meet mark in the girls 100 breaststroke (1:07.14) and also won the 100 butterly.

Kiara Norris of St. Mary’s took the 50 butterly.

CO R D OVA

Giannini indicted on more rape charges

Memphis businessman Mark Giannini was indicted on additional rape charges last week, bringing the number of his alleged victims to three, according to Shelby County Dist.

Atty. Amy Weirich’s oice.

Giannini was irst indicted last month on rape charges stemming from an alleged attack on a 26-yearold woman last summer.

Deputies with the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Giannini in Clearwater, Fla., on Jan. 9.

He was extradited to Memphis and booked into 201 Poplar on Jan. 27.

Weirich said Giannini is also accused of raping a 23-year-old woman who worked for him in September 2013 at his home in Eads.

The third indictment accuses Giannini of raping a 19-year-old employee at gunpoint in 2002 at the Registry Apartments in Cordova.

A Tuesday hearing was scheduled to decide whether additional bond will be set for the two new indictments.

Samantha Bryson

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Community WINNER from 1 in Government and is a former district director of the Tennessee Municipal League and former TWIG representative.

She was a member and past president of the West Tennessee Mayors Association, a past member of the Municipal Technical Advisory Services Advisory Committee, served ive years as a representative to the Memphis Area Association of Governments, and is a graduate of Local Government Leadership Program, a graduate and past trustee of the WestStar Leadership program of West Tennessee and a 1996 graduate of Leadership Memphis and past member of its board of directors.

Goldsworthy also was a member of the board

of Habitat for Humanity Memphis Ailiate and a volunteer, past president of the University of Memphis Society, a past director and past secretary of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors, a past director on the board of the Mid-South Council of Girl Scouts, a past member and secretary of the Wolf River Conservancy board of directors and a past member of the Conservancy advisory board of trustees.

She is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Germantown and has served as president, president elect, vice president, secretary and director of the club.

Her civic involvement includes ive terms as a PTA president and two terms as a Shelby County PTA Council oicer.

She is a member of the Germantown Garden Club, English Meadows

Neighborhood Association and League of Women Voters, and is a Master Gardener.

She is a member and has served as an elder of Germantown Presbyterian Church. A native of Kansas, she holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kansas State University.

She and her husband, Jim, have lived in Germantown since 1977. They have an adult daughter, Shannon Goldsworthy Phillips, and a granddaughter.

Goldsworthy will be honored during a special dinner March 2 at 6 p.m. at the Great Hall, 1900 South Germantown Road.

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Schools GIVING BACK

Sole-ful charity Sarah Matheny says she always had a love of learning and going to school.

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Matheny is inspired by her own children SARAH MATHENY St. George’s Independent School, science and design thinking for junior kindergarten through fifth grade

do you like most about Q What your school?

St. George’s Independent School students collected bags of shoes that were then donated to the Ozark Water Projects Shoe Drive.

love the outdoor spaces. St. A IGeorge’s has a really beautiful

St. George’s students collect and donate new, used shoes

By Lainie Crose Special to The Weekly

For the second consecutive year, the St. George’s Independent School community cleaned out closets and attics and asked friends and neighbors to collect shoes for the Ozark Water Projects Shoe Drive. In total, the school collected 4,449 pairs of new and used shoes — more than doubling the number of shoes collected last year.

“The entire St. George’s community rallied behind this important initiative and I couldn’t be more proud,” said Smith Ferguson, middle school coordinator of student life. “We work hard every day to show students how eforts on a local level can have a

dramatic impact on a global level.”

Ozark Water Projects provides afordable shoes and clean drinking water to those in need. In many countries, where people must walk more than a mile to get clean drinking water, afordable shoes are critical, life-saving tools.

Shoes protect feet from abrasions, parasites and mites.

Ozark Water Projects collects donated shoes and sends them to South America, Haiti and Kenya, where they are sold for a small proit. Profits are then used to purchase equipment to build wells and water puriication systems for communities who need access to clean drinking water.

“By simply bringing in our old shoes, thousands of oth-

campus. I love the new science and innovation lab. It has a modern feel that makes students want to create and work on something important.

It’s a really exciting place to be. was your favorite subject Q What as a kid and why?

all school when I was A Ia loved kid. I particularly remem-

ber the hands-on projects we did, which is probably why I enjoy doing what I do now.

Dozens of St. George’s students sort and bag donated shoes for the Ozark Water Projects Shoe Drive.

ers will have access to afordable shoes — and thousands more will have clean drinking water,” Ferguson added.

“It’s impossible to estimate the number of people in need

whose lives may be changed from this efort.”

Lainie Crose is the assistant director of marketing and communications St. George’s Independent School.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School kindergarten teacher Jessica McLaughlin has been named Germantown’s Teacher of the Month for January.

McLaughlin said, “I am so honored! I’ve wanted to be a teacher ever since I was a little girl. I’m so blessed to do what I love everyday.”

McLaughlin has been teaching for eight years, and this is her irst award so far. She is very excited. The Germantown Education Commission issues

I tried to memorize it A History. more than understand it. is the greatest challenge Q What you face as an educator?

hardest part is keeping up A The with all that is new. do you hope to accomplish Q What as an educator?

want students to wonder A Iabout what they’ve learned,

is the most rewarding moQ What ment you’ve had as a teacher?

Jessica McLaughlin wins Teacher of the Month Special to The Weekly

why?

long after the lesson is done. I want them to ask questions and look for answers on their own.

ACHIEVEMENT

By Julia Mocny, Kyle Clark and Christopher Keys

was the most challengQ What ing subject for you as a kid and

this award monthly to a teacher who has made a signiicant difference in his school or community and inluenced his students and people around him.

The award includes a trophy and $100 prize to be used at the teacher’s discretion. During the award presentation ceremony, Alderman Mary Anne Gibson read rave reviews from parents who praised McLaughlin’s communication, passion for teaching and love for the children. There is no question that McLaughlin provides her students many activities that support their learning.

In December, her class looked at traditions around the

my irst year teaching kinA Indergarten, I had a student who

didn’t know his letters or letter sounds. One day, I heard him quietly singing the song I found for him. He was using the song to igure out the letters in the word he wanted to write. I was so proud of him. is your teaching inspiration Q Who and why?

own children inspire me to A My be a good teacher. They are a

great judge of my abilities and are pretty honest. I watch what challenges them and it reminds me of what I want learning to feel like.

Several Our Lady of Perpetual Help kindergarten students were present as Jessica McLaughlin (back) was awarded the Germantown Teacher of the Month Award for January. Showing of McLaughlin’s trophy is Holden Fisher, Emma Dye, Aidan Abney and Jack Holton.

world. In January, they looked at solid and lat shapes and how animals prepare for winter.

This month, they will make a

life sized Abraham Lincoln.

Julia Mocny, Kyle Clark and Christopher Keys are students at OLPH.

is the person you most adQ Who mire?

really admire Marian Wright A IEdelman. did you know you wanted Q When to be an educator?

I wanted to teach from A Itheknew time I knew what school was. I imagined myself in that teacher role from kindergarten.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

is something people would Q What be surprised to know about you?

Buckmaster has entrepreneurial spirit

grew up beside my grandparA Ients who owned a dairy farm. I

ALLIE BUCKMASTER Senior at St. George’s Independent School

Family: Bob, Linda and Han-

nah Buckmaster What do you like most about your school: I love the personal

interaction with my teachers.

They honestly care about me and my activities, struggles and life in general.

Favorite subject (and why):

Human anatomy and physiology, because the human body and how it functions is so fascinating to me and I believe it’s important to understand the bodies in which we live.

Most challenging subject (and why): AP statistics, because it

requires a completely diferent way of thinking about math. It uses vocabulary and practical problems instead of the concrete

pathways that I am used to.

What are some of your biggest accomplishments: I recently re-

ceived The Commercial Appeal Academic All-Star recognition for drama and speech, I started my own business selling homemade peanut butter, and I created my own club as a sophomore that makes and delivers blankets to shelters and hospitals.

Hobbies: Musical theater, reading, making peanut butter, singing, kickboxing and biking Goals for the future: Follow God’s plans for my life, ind true and loyal friends and hopefully open my own gourmet peanut butter and jelly food truck and “spread” the love of peanut butter.

Person you most admire (and why): My college guidance

counselor, Ms. Brooks, because she has a heart for giving and service. She has a way of chal-

had my own pet cow named Noel. you weren’t a teacher, what Q Ifwould you be?

lenging me to raise my expectations of my abilities and to be a broad thinker.

own a pizza restaurant or A I’d a bakery.

Favorite movies, TV shows, books: Books: Shatter Me se-

are some things you enjoy Q What outside of the classroom?

ries by Tahereh Mai and “The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern; TV shows: “How I Met Your Mother” and “Sherlock”; Movies: “How To Train Your Dragon 2” People would be surprised to know about me: I enjoy hiking

and the outdoors.

What would you do if you were principal for a day: Declare a

snow day, even if it’s August.

Famous person you would like to meet (and why): Tyra Banks,

because she is a powerful woman who excels at entrepreneurship, modeling, service and inspiring young girls.

What would you do with $1 million: Donate some to my church,

enjoy being outdoors A Iandreally outdoor activities. would you do with $1 milQ What lion?

Allie Buckmaster started her own business selling homemade peanut butter.

pay of our house, ill up A I’d Cole and Maddy’s college

funds and then put the rest towards retirement. I think my husband would be proud of that answer.

some to St. Jude and food banks and use the rest to travel the world and see as much as I can see.

could change one thing in Q Iftheyouworld what would it be?

If you could change one thing in the world: I would get rid of

would want there to be Wi-Fi A Ieverywhere.

selishness.

To nominate a star student, e-mail Matt Woo at woo@commercialappeal.com.

To nominate an outstanding educator to be featured, e-mail Matt Woo at woo@ commercialappeal.com.

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Schools SNAPSHOTS

Tara Oaks joins schools from across the nation to promote kindness in the Great Kindness Challenge. During Kindness Week, students have been challenged to perform as many kind acts as possible. Principal Tricia Marshall reinforces good behavior by reading the book “Have you Filled your Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by author Carol McCloud. In the story, children learn the efects of their actions and discover how rewarding it is to express daily acts of kindness.

Ansley Albright’s ifth-grade math and science class students construct atoms and molecules using marshmallows, gumdrops and toothpicks. It was a fun and yummy way for Farmington Elementary students to learn about science.

Houston High students Mohammed Hyder (front, left), Lily He, William McLeod, Samuel Naids, Collin McLeod and Ali Elahi participated in the 2014 High School Science Bowl at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Collin McLeod earned the highest overall score and William McLeod, Naids and Hyder were among the top 10 overall. The competition, sponsored by the UT Martin chapter of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society, included a written test and a television-style quiz bowl. A total of 54 students from ive high schools participated in the event.

Congratulating the Houston team members are Dr. S. K. Airee (back), UT Martin SMACS advisor and associate professor of physics, Dr. Misganaw Getanah, Martha Gunn Poole, Houston County teacher, and Krishna Patel and Krysten Harris, SMACS oicers.

SEND US YOUR SNAPSHOTS

Briarcrest’s Julianne Bryson of Germantown looks for an open lane as the Lady Saints recently defeated Hutchison 62-47.

We’d love to see what you’re up to in your community. Send snapshots of family gatherings, community events, out-of-town adventures and more to share in The Weekly.

E-mail JPEG images 1-2 MB in size to Matt Woo at woo@commercialappeal. com. Please include first and last names of everyone pictured and all the pertinent details.

As a class service project, Farmington students from Caryn Daugherty and Anna Brignole’s fourth-grade classes made 52 blankets and donated them to the children at Le Bonheur.

The Collierville Education Foundation recently awarded more than $12,000 in grants to Bailey Station Elementary School. The numerous grant-funded projects include a 3-D printer to complement the APEX curriculum and an iPad cart for use in the speech therapy program.

Allison Booten (third from left) recently won the Dogwood Teacher of the Year award. Also nominated were Susan Waldrip (left), Mary Lirette, Megan Gaschler, Pat Mickens and Julie Williams. Also nominated was Lou Carmichael.

John Hammond (left), Brett Bennett, Josh Shearin and Daniel Schirmer, all members of the Briarcrest Knowledge Bowl team, recently beat MUS, 320 to 275. Len Hamner (center) is a teacher and sponsor of the team.

Kathryn Newman of Collierville attempts to drive past the Hutchison defender. Recently, the Briarcrest Lady Saints defeated Hutchison 62-47.

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Forest Hill’s Instructional Facilitator Shireen Brandt is working to introduce our younger students to the Applied Math, Science, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship (AMSEE) concept through two new programs this year. Both are “forward thinking” in as much they seek to anticipate the individual needs of the students and attempt to provide for the demands of Middle and Upper School. Excitement about the robotics program iltered down to the lower school and a need was sensed: to ably prepare students for the wonderful opportunities in the deeper AMSEE program these higher levels offer. Free weekly coding classes are offered to the students and the entire school participated in the “Hour of Code” event that drew international support and coverage. Students relish the opportunities to design and activate basic coding through programs online and on portable devices.

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Weekly community events

Dixon Line trivia night Saturday. Proceeds from the event beneit the school’s project graduation program. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7:30. Cost is $15 per player and teams will consist of eight people. Registration forms and checks can be dropped of at the SBA oice, 8250 Varnavas Drive.

Buy kids clothing and toys at KidsTown Children’s Consignment Event at Agricenter International, 7700 Walnut Grove, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Event is free to attend. Visit consignkidstown.com.

and a main dish or dessert. Additional prizes will be awarded.

Registration has begun for the Germantown Half Marathon and the Mayor’s Cup 5K . The races will be March 15 at 7:30 a.m. at Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter. Cost for the half-marathon is $55 through Feb. 27 and $65 through March 14. Cost for the 5K is $22.50 through Feb. 27 and $25 through March 14.

Packet pickup and last registration will be available on March 14 at the Sports and Fitness Expo at the Germantown Athletic Club.

Lakeland Arlington A senior safety class will be held at the Arlington Senior Citizen Center, 6265 Chester St. Come listen to Shelby County Sherif’s Department representatives teach seniors the best ways to be safe Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Every Monday there will be Gentlemen’s Cofee at 8:30 a.m. Men 50 and older are invited. On Tuesdays at noon, there will be music and dancing.

Bartlett Bartlett City Beautiful presents the Bartlett Gardening University series at the Bartlett Public Library, 5884 Stage Road, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Master Gardener Jim Volgas hosts “Keeping Trees Healthy,” a discussion on how trees work and how to keep them healthy. Particular emphasis on pruning, mulching and watering. Call 901-386-8968.

Also upcoming at the Bartlett Public Library: Feb. 19: “On My Own” Financial Management Simulation Game, for ages 12-17, presented by Cathy Faust with the Shelby County Extension Agency, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teens are given a lifestyle proile and determine monthly expenses. Call the Bartlett Library to register.

Feb. 21: READ with Tootsie. Children ages 5-11 can read to Tootsie, a registered pet therapy dog, for 15 minutes. Registration is required and opens the irst of each month for that month’s session. Call the

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The Bartlett World War II Club meets at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Singleton Community Center, 7266 Third Road. Visitors are welcome. Call Henry Boyd Sr. at 901-388-3514.

Choreographed ballroom dance lessons are Saturday nights at Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road. Cost is $3 per couple. Two-step lessons from 7-8 p.m. Call 901-373-4497.

The Memphis Runner’s Track Club will host an 8K at 2 p.m. Sunday as part of the Winter Of-Road Race Series, at Nesbit Park, commonly known as Stanky Creek, 5760 Yale Road. Entry is $15 for MRTC members and $20 for nonmembers. Visit wintercc. racesonline.com.

If you are looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration, try Vivace in Bartlett on Feb. 13. This latest addition to the classical “crossover popera” genre features Melody Courage, Tifany Desrosiers, Marc Devigne and D.J. Calhoun melding their powerful and emotionally driven voices to create a stirring new ensemble. The performance begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25. Visit bpacc.org or call 901-385-6440.

Faith Cumberland Presbyterian church is hosting a Valentine’s Banquet from 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14.

Dinner and entertainment will be provided. Elvis will be in the building and should provide a rousing good time. Tickets are $20 each. Child care will be provided for $5 per child, which includes pizza, drinks and cookies. Call 901-377-0526 for Valentine Banquet tickets.

The city of Bartlett presents the St. Valentines 5K & 10K Run at 9 a.m. Feb. 14. at Bartlett Baptist Church, 3465 Kirby Whitten.

Collierville The Page Robbins Winter Gala will be Saturday at the Esplanade Memphis, 901 Cordova Station. Guests can enjoy cocktail hour, a three-course dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing until midnight and much more. Visit pagerobbins.org/upcoming-events, call 901-854-1200, or e-mail Katie Kirkpatrick at katie@ pagerobbins.org.

Carl Kerby will be the guest speaker at the free Sanctuary on the Square at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. A reception will follow at the Museum of Biblical History, 140 E. Mulberry. Kerby’s lecture will focus on the book of “Genesis.” Call 901-854-9578 or visit biblical-museum.org for information.

If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Were Alive Today at Harrell Theatre, 440 Powell. Soul-riveting one-man play that puts a modern perspective on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream. Experience the dream of a new generation. Runs 8-9 p.m. through Sunday. Tickets are $20. Call 901-278-0881.

Bring your sweetheart or make a new friend as Janice Duggar of the Bop Club teaches line dancing , roller coaster and more Feb. 12 at the Morton Museum, 196 N. Main. The hourlong lesson will start at 11 a.m. Stay after to enjoy lunch.

Free yoga classes at the Collierville Burch Library, 501 Poplar View Pkwy., are 6-7 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 23. Guests are asked to bring their own mats and registration is not required.

The Collierville Burch Library, 501 Poplar View Pkwy., will host a teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Party from 3:30-5-30 p.m. Feb. 14. Play the ultimate antiromance board games, vote on most ridiculous romantic comedy, make your own anti-Valentine’s card and enjoy unromantic treats. For kids 12-18 years old.

Mardi Gras Celebration will be Feb. 17 from 6:309:30 p.m. at Ronnie Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant in Sheield Antiques Mall, 684 W. Poplar. Featuring live Cajun music, food stations, prizes, beads and more beneiting Mid-South Food Bank. Cost is $15.

Call 901-853-7822.

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The KidsTown Children’s Consignment Event runs through Saturday at Agricenter International, 7700 Walnut Grove.

See more than 350 vendors at the Gun & Knife Show Saturday and Sunday in the West Pavillion of the Expo Center at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 6 and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday. Visit rkshows.com/coupon.htm for $2 of admission. Call 563-927-8176.

Chuckles Comedy House, 1770 Dexter Springs Loop, presents actor and comedian Aion Crockett Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are $25. Shows start at 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit chucklescomedyhouse.com or call 901-421-5905.

Also coming up at Chuckles Comedy House: ■ The Jammin Jay Lamon! Valentine’s Weekend.

The comedian will perform Feb. 12-15. Tickets are $20. Shows start at 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The Esplanade, 901 Cordova Station, presents a Valentine’s Soiree from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14. Enjoy live music, a three-course meal, bottle of champagne and sushi bar. Tickets are $60 for couples at esplanadememphis.com/valday. Call 901-753-3333 or e-mail info@esplanadememphis.com.

Get your bike on every Saturday with Shelby Farms BMX . Trophies and medals are awarded to the top three riders. Entry is $10. Register from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the south side of the park at 6435 Walnut Grove. Race begins at 4:30 p.m. $5 practice runs available from 2-4 p.m. Sundays through May 4. Visit shelbyfarmsbmx.com.

The West TN Children’s Chorus and the West TN Youth Chorus will hold auditions until March 15 for boys and girls ages 9-15. Call 901-753-3918 or visit westtennesseeyouthchorus.com. Auditions will be held at Cordova Community Center, 1017 Sanga.

The Homeshow of the Mid-South, an upscale home and garden show, will be Feb. 13-15 at the Expo Center at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children ages 4 and under. Hours are 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 901-867-7007 or visit memphishomeshow.com.

Head on down to the Show Place Arena at Agricenter International, 105 S. Germantown Pkwy., Feb. 13-15 for USTRC Team Roping as JX2 Productions presents the 2015 Muddy River Classic. Call 423-5752295 or visit jx2events.com.

USA Dance Memphis presents a Valentine Ball from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14 at Covenant United Methodist Church, 8350 Walnut Grove. Friends and sweethearts come enjoy a romantic Bolero showcase, sweets and treats, dance mixer and recorded DJ ballroom music. Cost is $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Call 662-349-3720 or 901-853-1413.

Join fellow bird lovers at Shelby Farms Park from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 14 for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Counting birds provides scientists and conservationists with a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org to RSVP. Meet at the Temporary Visitor Center near Woodland Discovery Playground.

Germantown The folks at Lightwire Theater bring cutting edge technology, moving sculpture and dance to Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, at 7 p.m.

Friday. The classic stories “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” come to life with dazzling visuals and the creative use of music ranging from classical to jazz to pop. Tickets are $20. Call 901-751-7500 or visit gpacweb.com.

In the surreal, comic and wordless universe common materials and everyday objects spring to life in Mummenschanz at Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $27.50. Call 901-751-7500 or visit gpacweb.com.

The PRIZM Ensemble presents Animal Jamz on Saturday from 9:30-10:10 a.m. and 10:30-11:10 a.m. at Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter.

Tickets are $8 and includes one child and up to two adults. Call 901-751-7500 or visit gpacweb.com.

Dance the night away to tunes from the 1950s and 1960s as Alex Ward and his Pig and Whistle Show provide entertainment for the Picking Center’s Adult Valentine Dance from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Soft drinks and appetizers will be served. Space is limited. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance at the Parks and Recreation oice, 2276 West St. Contact Michelle McDonnell at 901-757-7382 or mmcdonnell@germantown-tn.gov.

Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, presents gospel legend Mavis Staples with Luther Dickinson, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.50. Call 901-751-7500 or visit gpacweb.com.

The Germantown 50+ Group ofers opportunities to meet people, socialize with friends, eat, dance or take a trip. Events include: ■ ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike. The cost is $5. Bring a lunch and a partner.

■ Improve coordination, memory skill and energy level while learning a variety of country and western, soul and Latino line dances. Beginner dances are taught during the irst hour, and intermediate dances will be taught the last half-hour. The class is 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays at the Pickering Center. The $10 punch card includes ive classes.

■ Potluck and Bingo is held the irst Thursday of each month at noon. The cost is $1, a gift worth $1

Meet at the Lakeland Senior Center for fresh hot cofee and good conversation during the Cofee and Chat event 10-11 a.m. Friday. Bring a friend or make new friends. Guests are welcome to join in a friendly game of chess or checkers. Feel free to bring some muins or doughnuts to share.

The Lakeland Women’s Tennis Group plays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. (weather permitting), at Windward Slopes Park, 9822 Beverle Rivera Drive. Come exercise and improve your game. Contact Peggy Young at peggyyoung7@comcast.net or 901-606-8269.

The monthly Lakeland Dance is 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the International Harvester Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road. Sponsored by the River City Boppers.

Open to all ages. Cost is $4 for Lakeland residents.

Each dance has a culinary theme and participants are urged to bring a food dish to share.

Memphis Bring a board game or play one from the library at Board Game Night. Join other enthusiasts 6 p.m.

Saturdays at Comic Cellar, 3620 Austin Peay, Suite 2. Call 901-382-8623.

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Hernando The 20th Annual Youth Raccoon Hunt will be held Saturday and Sunday at Arkabutla Lake, 3905 Arkabutla Dam Road. Two hunting parties per night will go out, accompanied by sanctioned oicials. Firearms will be provided by the Arkabutla Raccoon Hunters Association. Contact the Field oice at 662562-6261. The next hunt will be Feb. 13-14.

The DeSoto County Welcome Center on 1-55 South invites you to stop in and celebrate Black History month. Enjoy Southern Soul food, live entertainment and African-American arts and crafts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Call 662-429-9969.

Treat your sweetheart to something special for Valentine’s Day. Three of DeSoto County’s bed-andbreakfasts are joining together to host a progressive dinner and stay Feb. 13. Dinner will begin with appetizers and beverages at Meadow View Farm B&B in Hernando, then Andover Plantation B&B in Olive Branch for a seated dinner and then a dessert bufet at Magnolia Grove B&B in Hernando. Guests may choose to stay overnight any of these three locations.

Breakfast is also included. Cost is $219 per couple.

Make reservations by visiting meadowviewfarm. info, andoverplantation.com or magnoliagrove.com.

Horn Lake The M.R. Dye Public Library, 2885 Goodman Road, presents Family Cultural Exchange, a familyfriendly, live, arts-performance series. Come enjoy the Southaven Wind Symphony, under the direction of Steve Jackson, at 7 p.m. Friday. Free admission.

Contact P. Carson Culver at 662-393-5654 or e-mail carsonc@irstregional.org.

Come help the Audubon Society keep track of the number and health of birds indigenous to the Hernando area. The annual Audubon Bird Count will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 13-16 at Latimer Lakes Park, 5633 Tulane Road. Tracking sheets and bird books available at the Park. Call 662-342-3469.

Olive Branch Beginner line dancing classes have begun and continue weekly at the Olive Branch Senior Center, 8800 College St., with instructor Jean Cain. The beginner class is at 9 a.m. and the cost is $2. No experience required.

Southaven The Mississippi RiverKings face the Pensacola Ice Flyers at 7:05 p.m. and Saturday at the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive. Visit riverkings.com or call 662-342-1755.

Disney Jr. Live on Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure

makes its way to the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 12. Tickets start at $21. Call 662-470-2131 or visit landerscenter.com.

The Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive, will host FCA Breakfast with Bobby Bowden from 7-8:30 a.m.

Feb. 12. Individual tickets are $100. All proceeds go to support Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Order tickets online atd2fca.org. Call 662-816-8905 or email jengstrom@fca.org.

DeSoto Family Theatre presents “Footloose” at the Landers Center Theatre, 4560 Venture Drive, Feb. 13-22. Tickets are $15-30. Visit dftonline.org or call 662-280-6546. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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A living history scene with an authentic camp of soldiers will be part of the 48th annual South Civil War and Antique Military Show on Feb. 14-15 at The Arena at Southaven.

The 48th Annual South Civil War and Antique Military Show will be Feb. 14-15 at The Arena at Southaven, 7360 Hwy 51. Find uniforms, riles, pistols, swords, and other antique military items. Admission is $8 for adults, $1 for children and free for military, police and Scouts in uniform. Admission for both days is $12. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Contact Sam Escue at 901388-2346 or e-mail sam@skefos.com.

E-mail information on upcoming community events to Matt Woo at woo@commercialappeal.com.

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In brief

Clif Plunk has lived an exciting 100 years Clif Plunk Jr. (left) and Clif Plunk III, admire a painting by Frances Plunk, Clif’s wife, who passed away last year. She left a wealth of memories for the family, including her artwork, which is on display throughout the apartment at Germantown Plantation Senior Living.

By Linda Bourassa Special to The Weekly

Clif Plunk Jr., a resident of Germantown Plantation Senior Living, has had an interesting and long life. He always has placed his faith in God, and his path led to unusual events and true blessings on the way to his 100th birthday, which will be Feb. 14.

Growing up in Jackson, Tenn., where his father was a railroad man, Plunk enjoyed childhood trips by train with his dad. On one such trip to St. Louis to watch a Cardinals game, they were in for quite a surprise when the train ran of the track and landed on its side in a nearby ield. The Plunks crawled out a window and managed to escape without a scratch.

As a young adult, he married the love of his life, Frances Dunlap, and began his career

with C.I.T. Financial, a powerhouse lending institution of the day. The Plunks made their home in Jackson and raised two sons. Plunk was very active in his church and was a longtime Sunday school teacher. He lived his life based on his favorite Bi-

ble verse, Proverbs 3:6: “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”

His successful career at C.I.T. led to a transfer to the Memphis oice in 1953, where he remained for many years.

At retirement from C.I.T., he

had advanced to vice president and regional manager, overseeing 66 oices in the multi-state region. But even in retirement his life was not dull. One day he visited a bank on Poplar, where he was caught in the middle of a bank robbery. The robber made everyone get on the loor, but luckily no one was hurt. Clif was 91 years old at the time.

His sons, Clif Plunk III and Bob, both live in the Germantown area and were thoughtful enough to provide four wonderful grandchildren for Clif and Frances. Still the love of his life, Frances passed away last year after 68 years of marriage.

His has been an interesting life indeed and one well-lived.

It’s clear that his paths truly have been directed around obstacles and led to unimaginable blessings.

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SnaPShotS Wesley Larue (center), director of development at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Germantown meeting. Greeting Larue are Jerry Klein (left) and Bill White. The Rotary Club of Germantown meets every Wednesday at noon at TPC at Southwind.

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On Feb. 19, from 2-3 p.m. the Collierville Burch Library will ofer a library skills lesson for homeschoolers in grades 3-5.

Students will learn how to search the library’s online catalog and locate information via electronic resources. Laptops will be provided. Online pre-registration is needed. To register, click “Full Calendar View” at colliervillelibrary.org, and select the date of the program.

Senior activities at community center

Seniors 55 and older can participate in free activities at the Cox Community Center Gym, 440 W. Powell Road. Group exercise programs are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Brown Bag Bingo games are held on the fourth Tuesday through June. Sign-up is available at the Collierville Community Center administration oice or by calling 901-457-2770. Register at least one week prior to the event date.

Bring your own brown bag sack lunch and a $1 bingo prize for the prize box. Bingo will be played from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Honorees at the 2014 Presentation and White and Gold Ball included Josephine England Redd (front, left), Mary Victoria Sullivan, R.H. Frankland (back, left), Kerry Patrick Frankland Jr. and Nicholas Dulaney Hurley, all of Germantown.

The Rev. Rebecca Luter, pastor at Farmington Presbyterian Church in Germantown, stands with a group of children at the church who collected oferings after morning worship for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Funds raised will be used to ight hunger.

The guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Germantown was Patrick Whaley, pastor and educator currently serving in Eurasia-Russia. He gave members and guests an update on politics in Russia and president Vladimir Putin’s eforts to resurrect the Soviet Union.

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National chains muscle in for fitness options Health-conscious consumers spur proliferation of fitness facilities

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Pausing at weight machines in a new LA Fitness club in Lakeland, Rodney Lewis said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like he weighs more than 350 pounds, but he realized after stepping on a scale that it was time to ramp up his workouts to lose weight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only problem is Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking at 400 pounds in 49 pounds,â&#x20AC;? said Lewis, a supervisor for a chemical company in Memphis.

He played defensive tackle for the University of Memphis football team before graduating in 1991.

A 47-year-old resident of Somerville and married father of a 12-year-old son as well as twin daughters at the U of M, Lewis represents one segment of consumers who are fueling growth for LA Fitness, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest itness company. LA opened its first two Memphis-area clubs in December.

Nationwide, from single-focus yoga studios and personal trainers to lowcost workout sites to giant full-service itness centers, the industry is growing and creating segments to serve a diverse, expanding market of health-conscious consumers, industry experts say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More and more people are not only experiencing the industry but are more interested in inding the right place for them,â&#x20AC;? said Rick Caro, president of Management Vision Inc., a health and itness industry consulting company in New York.

The fastest growing segment of the business consists of baby boomers,

ages 55 and up, said Bill Horner, senior vice president and chief real estate oicer for LA Fitness, or oicially Fitness International LLC, the privately held company founded in 1984 that has about 640 itness center locations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They make up 38 percent of the members now, where the sweet spot was always 18 to 34,â&#x20AC;? Horner said.

While the most recent U.S. Census Bureau business data counted 65 itness and recreational sports centers in Shelby County in 2012, up from 53 a decade earlier, national chains are inding fertile ground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We like to use the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itness desertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and there just really are a lot of them, and we see them in other markets where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting clubs,â&#x20AC;? said Ken Horn, marketing manger for PF Arkansas LLC, a Planet Fitness franchisee based in Louisville, Ky. Planet Fitness, a New Hampshire-based brand listed by Club Industry magazine as the seventhlargest health club chain, is known for $10 monthly fees and centers that focus on cardiovascular and strength conditioning equipment.

PF Arkansas on Feb. 18 is set to open a Planet Fitness in Midtown, Horn said. Another franchisee established two Planet Fitness sites already operating in Memphis and Bartlett, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the hugest chasms of the itness industry is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s either too expensive for people to have a irst-class facility, or itness centers are for people who are already it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not those who want

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to get it,â&#x20AC;? Horn said.

LA Fitness, based in Irvine, Calif., each year charts new markets with more than 750,000 people and considers where to expand, Horner said.

A key to when LA Fitness builds, usually in lease arrangements and funding provided by landlords, is whether real estate opportunities are ripe.

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Road and Winchester, are more than 40,000 square feet and cost about $10 million each, Horner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We identiied what we felt were some good sites in Memphis and a couple more going forward; all the stars aligned for it,â&#x20AC;?

Horner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a market, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go to any area in a market that we think is underserved and will accept our product.â&#x20AC;?

LA Fitness opened in Little Rock last year and now has three locations, he said.

In a 2012 acquisition of Ur-

ban Active Fitness clubs, the company inherited three clubs in Nashville but closed those late last year.

Horner said LA Fitness ofers a wide variety of exercise options, classes, swimming pools, racquetball and basketball courts for a midlevel price: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our business model is weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re value,â&#x20AC;? he said.

In Collierville, Life Time Fitness Inc., a Minnesota-based public company that opened a 112,000-square-foot center there in 2009, targets

yet another segment of itness-minded consumers.

Nationally, growth has led to slightly more than 32,000 commercial clubs, not including perhaps 30,000 other types of itness centers run by nonprofit organizations, corporations, universities, military bases, country clubs and others, Caro said.

The competition can be challenging. An Omni Fitness Center in Collierville on Houston Levee near Life Time Fitness recently closed, the second gym to fail at that location.

The nonproit YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South has locations in Collierville and Cordova and has seen members lured by newer, for-proit competitors â&#x20AC;&#x153;when things are new and shiny and fresh,â&#x20AC;? said Angela Wallace, director of marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see a lot of people come back,â&#x20AC;? to an organization that is 160 years old in Memphis, family oriented and ofers unique beneits such as sliding-scale dues based on income, Wallace said.

Convenience and location, as well as whether a facility and its employees suit them, are major considerations for luring consumers in the itness industry, experts said.

At LA Fitness, Lewis said he and his son had been traveling to the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kroc Center in Memphis, but the new club cuts the distance from Somerville in half. He said he found that an ATC Fitness location in Lakeland didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ofer the social atmosphere he needs to succeed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down here, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got regular folks,â&#x20AC;? Lewis said, happy that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found a itness center to suit him, his wife and son. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of regular folks thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to lose weight.â&#x20AC;?

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Prep Sports SHELBY COUNTY SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Collierville swim team won the combined and girls irstplace trophies, and took second in the boys division at last Saturday’s County Championships.

The starting area around the pool at St. George’s was loaded with swimmers, team members, coaches, timers and event oicials.

Memphis University School’s Christian Berry took irst place in the 50-yard freestyle race.

MUS’ Christian Berry took irst in the 100-yard individual medley.

Elena Gentleman, Rachel Jones, Mallory Meiners and Allyson Russell are members of Briarcrest’s 200 medley relay team.

Nick Martin, Nathan Martin, John Harmeier, Chainna Scott, Emma Brick and Phillip Rouss are members of the Bartlett swim team.

Bartlett’s Christian McNabb stretches to touch the wall in the 50-yard breaststroke.

Hardin Academy’s two representative at the swimming championships were sophomores Allyssa Hale and James Townsdin. Both swimmers broke records for the 50-yard breaststroke.

Arlington coach David Whaley confers with two of his swimmers, freshman Vince Cabaddu (front) and sophomore Patrick Wander (rear).

The area known as the “mom’s section” for Collierville High School cheer on their kids at the Shelby County Swimming Championships. Rooting for Collierville swimmers are Kim O’Connor, Sarah Vaughn, Kristi Norment, Summer Tores and Debra Boucher.

Cordova’s Katie Kelsoe representing MHEA was in top form as she heads for home in the 50 meter breaststroke. Kelsoe plans to continue swimming for Alabama.

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He is the top ranked American player in the world and he’s also a frequent participant of this event, having played each year from 2008 to 2013. In 2010, Isner reached the finals but then lost to doubles partner Sam Querrey. Querrey is also playing in this year’s tournament.

Kei Nishikori

The 25-year-old Japanese player is ranked fifth in the world and is returning to defend the title. Nishikori took the top prize in Memphis the last two years, and last year he reached his first grand slam final in the U.S. Open.

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Last year, the U.S. Tennis Association, which also runs the U.S. Open, partnered with the Racquet Club of Memphis to purchase the tournament.

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ACADEMIC ALL-STARS

Proud Sponsor of Academic All-Stars Congratulates these Memphis-area high school students who have earned the Academic All-Stars Award.

Brad Reber | St. Benedict High School |General Scholarship Brad, a senior, excels in all subjects while competing in three sports and holding leadership roles in clubs and councils. He currently is ranked in the top 5% of a class of 242 seniors. He holds a 4.46 weighted grade point average and scored 34 on the ACT. He is a National Merit Commended Student, a 2013 USMC Summer Leadership and Character Development Graduate and 2014 U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar Graduate. He also has received an ROTC College Scholarship.

As President of the German Club, Brad has organized tutoring and group outings and has worked to start a National German Honor Society. He is the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Student Government Association. He is a member of the National Honor Society, National Thespian Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He is a senior retreat leader, Student Ambassador, and foreman for the Honor Council. He was junior class president.

Brad donates time to the Ave Maria Nursing Home and participated in the “Special Kids and Families Plane Pull” in Millington.

Rebecca Smith | Northpoint Christian School | General Scholarship Rebecca, a senior, is a dedicated student and a role model for her classmates. She holds a 4.587 weighted grade point average and scored 33 on the ACT. She is on track to be the Salutatorian of her senior class. She is co-captain of the school’s color guard, a member of the award-winning marching band and a Student Ambassador. She was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by her peers. With an optimistic and enthusiastic personality, Rebecca creates an energetic atmosphere for those around her. She sees the positive side to situations and is eager to encourage those who are troubled.

A regular member of the Honor Roll, Rebecca has been inducted into the National Honor Society, where she serves as secretary/ treasurer, and Mu Alpha Theta. She is a member of the Thespian Society and a state inalist in the 300 hurdles and the 4x200 meters relay.

Active in the community, Rebecca volunteers with the Nesbit and Collierville animal shelters. She has been a summer camp counselor for two years and coordinated a service project, “Blankets to Borders,” which made leece blankets for immigrant children in Texas.

Ronald Nelson | Houston High School | General Scholarship Ronald, a senior, is a focused, mature and intelligent student, who has a reputation of being an independent thinker with an inquisitive mind. He holds a 4.58 weighted grade point average and scored 34 on the ACT. He is a National Merit Semiinalist and National Achievement Semiinalist. Ranking ifth in a class of 406 seniors, Ronald qualiied as an AP Scholar with Distinction and a National AP Scholar. Well-liked and respected by the faculty and his peers, Ronald was elected senior class president. He was selected for the prestigious Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts.

In addition, Ronald is the Drum Major/Field Commander for the school’s 300+ member marching band. He is responsible for not only leading the band on the ield but also for helping them prepare before the competitions and performances. A member of the Honors Academy, Ronald has earned membership in the National Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.

Last year, Ronald brought together eight musicians who formed a group for the purpose of playing at senior citizen centers.

Zach Riedel | Harding Academy | General Scholarship Zach, a senior, is a disciplined student who uses a strong work ethic to balance his time between academics and numerous extracurricular activities. He currently ranks at the top of his class with a 4.0 unweighted grade point average. He is a National Merit Commended Student and scored 34 on the ACT. He participates with the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, engineering camps, mission trips, varsity soccer and chorus. He also is very involved in both Individual and Team Debate, winning irst place three times in individual debate. His team took irst place in The University of Memphis’ engineering Wall Competition.

Actively involved as an oficer with the a cappella school chorus, Zach achieved Gold level recognition four times in Year-Round Song Leading.

He earned a spot in the All-West Honor Choir this year. In between soccer camps, church camps and college tours, he took an online pre-college engineering class with Brown University and attended a residential engineering camp at the University of Illinois. In addition, he paints homes for the underprivileged, plans birthday parties for homeless children and sings at summer camps and nursing homes.

Alexandria McKinney | Central High School | General Scholarship Alexandria, a senior, is committed to excellence in every aspect of her life. She holds a 4.6887 weighted grade point average and scored 29 on the ACT. She is an amazing artist and plans to pursue a degree in architecture or civil engineering. She has taken a tough academic schedule illed with Advanced Placement classes and earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for her scores on AP exams. She also received the William H. Sweet Award for Academic Excellence and the Agnes Scott Book Award.

Currently ranked fourth in a class of 386 seniors, Alexandria is a leader on the school’s Student Council eBoard. As part of this group, she has the opportunity to step outside her comfort zone and use her skills to inluence and motivate others. Alexandria is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, the Film Club and the Green Club. She actively participates with Bridge Builders and volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House, the Public Library, the Memphis Zoo and the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art.

John Lombardo | Munford High School | General Scholarship John, a senior, is a top student who takes the most challenging courses offered. Ranked at the top of his senior class, John holds a 4.0 grade point average and scored 32 on the ACT. He has received the Academic Achievement Award and is a member of the 30+ Club. He has been selected for the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. He has been named a QuestBridge College Scholarship Finalist. He has taken both AP and Dual Enrollment classes.

In addition, John is the Field Commander of the school’s nationally-recognized marching band. In this role, he is responsible for directing the band throughout games and competitions. He easily gained respect of the 220 band members. While at American Legion Boys State, John participated in its Boys State Marching Band. He also is a member of the concert band and choir. He is treasurer of the Science Club and a member of the Key Club and DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America).

John’s volunteer service centers around music, especially teaching beginning musicians at a local middle school’s band camp.

Margaret Eaves | Ridgeway High School | General Scholarship Margaret, a senior, is an outstanding and well-rounded student who has taken a rigorous course load as a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. She holds a 4.8 weighted grade point average, scored 30 on the ACT and is slated to be the salutatorian of her senior class. Margaret’s teachers comment that she is an “inquirer” and a “thinker” in class. She communicates her thoughts effectively and clearly. She has received the Presidential Scholarship from The University of Memphis and the RHS Builder Award for IB Biology (the award goes to the top performing academic student in class).

A highly involved student, Margaret has been inducted into the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. She was selected for the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy and is a member of the Student Council and the Health Food Club. In addition, she dances with the Beth Cross Center, where she spends nine hours per week practicing her dance routines for regular performances.

Margaret volunteers with her church youth group. As a team they repair homes in low economic areas throughout Memphis and serve breakfast to the homeless.

For more information, call or email Mary Lou Brown, Community Relations Manager for The Commercial Appeal at 901-529-2508 or brownmarylou@commercialappeal.com

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Say Cheese!

We asked students at the Shelby County Swimming Championships at St. George’s:

Why do you like to swim competitively?

“I love it for a lot of reasons. Mostly because it is a lot of fun and it is great exercise.

SOPHIE TUSANT, Westminster

“I first started swimming when I was 3 or 4 years old. It feels really good to be in the water. It is also a lot of fun.”

JAKE VAUGHN, Collierville High School

“I love being in the water.

This is my second year on the team. It is a lot of fun.”

VINCE MURPHY, Arlington High School

“Because I love it. It’s what I am good at.”

KATIE KELSOE, MHEA

“I have been swimming since I was 6. It is a lot of fun. I also like that it is both an individual and team sport.”

NISHA PATIL, Houston High School PHOTOS BY CRAIG COLLIER

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