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Social Security
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14 Speech Pathologist Helps Kids Find Their Voices 18 Tracing Your Family Tree 21 New Vets’ Home on the Way
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30 The Great Race at a Glance Departments
5 From the Editor
25 Snapshot
7 Around Town
27 Calendar
23 Gotta Go!
30 And Another Thing...
What’s special this month — in the magazine, and the area. People, places, problems, good causes and occasions. Best bets for upcoming concerts, shows and events.
Community residents share their photos with readers.
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Your guide to music, theater, kid stuff and lots more. A fond farewell from this month’s issue of the magazine.
On the Cover Janna Hacker is shown in the courtyard of her office with several young clients: Joshua Holley, back row, Louis Grant, front left, and Elle Bosserman. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Brezina
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New Day at Chamber Director talks about background and goals. by Rebekah Yearout Community contributor
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n a unanimous decision by the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce’s selection committee, Janie Day was named the permanent executive director in June. She served on an interim basis following the retirement of Pat Scroggs earlier this year. Before becoming interim director in February, Day served on the board of directors for six years and was its chair in 2011. Originally from Oklahoma City, she holds a degree in speech pathology from the University of Oklahoma. Her permanent appointment has allowed her to begin and continue important projects. “One of the things that we needed to do ... was to get a new website, and so I was able to get that started,” Day says. “We get unbelievable reporting that will help us with sales.” Also, Day has completed the scheduling for a speaker series, and has lined up sponsors for the rest of the year. “That was something that I started (as interim director), and it was very impor-
Janie Day has hit the ground running in her new role. Photo courtesy of the Germantown Chamber
Janie Day Day became executive director of the Germantown Chamber of Commerce in June. She had served as interim director earlier this year. tant to me that we saw that through, got the speakers scheduled and offered our members these different types of series and topics,” she said. Day began her position at an exciting time: The chamber celebrated its 40th anniversary in August and Germantown will be featured for the second time in the October issue of Southern Living magazine, which has more than a million readers. First featured in 2010, after the
Save the Date The chamber’s 13th Annual Taste of the Town is returning to The Hilton Memphis for a night of great food, drinks and newly added features. Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22, from 5-8 p.m., the event will showcase more than 40 food and beverage vendors from the Germantown and Greater Memphis areas.
Shown is Crepe Maker from last year’s event.
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city built a playground for intellectually and physically challenged children, this second feature came about right at the beginning of Day’s tenure as interim director. “They came back to us in February or March of this year and said they’d like to feature Germantown again, and they did all the advertising, so they went to all the chamber members and asked them if they’d like to advertise,” Day says. Overall, the business community is faring well in Germantown, and the proof is in the numbers: Since February, Day has recruited more than 20 new members, and the chamber has seen a significant drop in canceled memberships. Rebekah Yearout is a freelance journalist in the Memphis area.
In addition to the abundance of food and drinks available, there will be silent and live auctions, with all proceeds benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South. A Wine Pull sponsored by Bancorp South will feature 100 bottles of “mystery” wines valued at $25 or more. For $20 a “pull,” patrons may choose any bottle and could get a nice surprise. To learn more, see Page 23. —Myra Sellers September 2013
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Make Social Security Work for You by Greg Davis, CPA Community contributor Social Security is an important part of many families’ retirement planning. It accounts for about 37 percent of income for people age 65 and older. Many often view Social Security as an income stream in retirement, but it is more appropriate to look at Social Security as an asset. Not only that, but you can dramatically alter its return. The average retired couple receives $2,048 per month in Social Security benefits. To generate that amount of income with a conservative 5 percent return on an asset, its value would be between $450,000 and $550,000. You can greatly affect the return on your Social Security benefits by deciding to take them early or waiting to take them later.
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Your first option is retiring at your full retirement age, which is determined by your birth date, to receive 100 percent of your benefits. Another option is deciding to take early retirement and begin receiving your benefits at age 62. The downside is your benefits will be reduced by up to 30 percent. The final op-
tion is to delay benefits until you reach age 70. This can increase them up to 8 percent a year for every year you delay. You don’t have to be close to retirement to start planning how to best use your Social Security benefits. Approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers are hitting full retirement age every day and are projected to do so for the next 19 years. Many people don’t believe that Social Security will be there when it’s time for them to retire, so they take the benefit as soon as they can. However, reserves are projected to pay full benefits until 2033 and tax income is projected to cover 73 percent of benefits from 2033 until 2086, even if nothing is changed. Overall, it is best to seek the advice of a financial professional because other scenarios, such as your health and years in the work force, will come in to play.
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Therapy Dogs — and Therapy Llamas Germantown Hospital brings in furry friends to cheer patients. by Mary Alice Taylor Community contributor Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital has started an animal therapy program with Mid South Therapy Dogs & Friends. The group will be visiting the hospital the second Wednesday and third Saturday of every month. Pearl, an 8-year-old therapy llama — yes, llama — is part of the team and has been for five years. She and her handler, Tori Howk, recently visited patients and staff and brought forth lots of smiles. “Studies show simply petting an animal lowers the level of cortisol, a stress hormone, so patients are less stressed,” says Diane Ridgway, chief operating officer and vice president of patient care. “Studies also show dopamine, a blood chemical associated with happiness, goes up.” Howk says that from the time Pearl was a baby, her disposition has always been calm and patient. She is always willing to do what Howk asks, such as climbing stairs, navigating between chairs, and lying down — tasks she must able to do to be part of an animal therapy program. “It’s wonderful to see the rapport she has with everyone she meets and how she brings a smile to their faces and makes them happy,” Howk says.
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Nice to Meet You Greg McMillan, above, has been a patient at Methodist Germantown for a few months, suffering from cardiac issues. He says he had a great time meeting Pearl. “It makes my day a lot better. It’s good to be outside.”
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Fur, leather, are hot trends.
Black is back as the new black.
Even while area thermometers keep inching up, it’s not too early to get your fall wardrobe in order. Here are a few looks to consider: • Fur and leather are big Photo courtesy of Carlisle Etcetera LLC trends this year, from vests and coat collars to pants, jackets and boots. They can be worn casually or dressed up for a fun girl’s night out. • Color this fall is strong, rich and saturated. And color blocking — large swaths of solid colors — can be great in showing off your best assets or downplaying others. • Graphic prints and patterns are a big deal. Try a sheath dress in a vintage ’60s scroll print and finish the look with a patent leather belt and double-knit shawl. • You’ll be seeing lots of quilting on showroom floors soon, if you aren’t already. Jackets and coats are being made in bright colors like teal with machine-sewn details. You’ll notice lots of jaquard materials and jewel tones, too. —Denice McMahon is a fashion consultant in Germantown who represents the New York-based clothing line Etcetera, etcetera.com.
Black will always be in style. An on-trend way to wear it this fall is with a cashmere blend open-style topper, a crepe and leather skirt and a silk georgette print blouse and matching Photo courtesy of Carlisle Etcetera LLC scarf like the ensemble shown here. Meanwhile, these are some more hot trends for fall: • Sweaters of every shape and style are prominently featured. Have fun with cables, jaquard weaves and hot colors. Pair them with casual jeans, dressy pants and everything in between. Or go for contrast: Think about wearing a brightly colored knit top with a great pair of black leggings. • Leggings and skinny jeans are still popular, but the big news in pants is that the 1950s narrow cigarette pant is back. The “cocktail pant,” as it’s called, can be worn casually for daytime or as an evening look with an elegant blouse. • This fall’s fashion offerings are all about texture. Fabrics are rich, and many are adorned with everything from jewels, crystals and sequins to big buttons, fur and appliques. — Denice McMahon
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Speech Pathologist Digs in After Recent Expansion Helps children and adults with learning and other disorders improve their communication skills. by Jennifer Brezina Community contributor
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or Janna Hacker, helping children and adults speak is music to her ears. From children diagnosed with autism to kids who are hypersensitive to certain foods to adults who have experienced a stroke and need rehabilitation, Hacker offers a one-stop-shop of therapy for a wide range of special needs.
quadrupled (she moved earlier this year to Shoemaker Commons near Saddle Creek), growing to include eight speechlanguage pathologists, an occupational therapist, a special education teacher, office staff and Applied Behavior Analysis therapists. She also recently expanded the group therapy services to include preschool language, kindergarten readiness and more social skills groups.
“Even if children don’t get help from me, I hope they get help somewhere.” — Janna Hacker
In 2009, she founded her namesake Janna Hacker and Associates in Germantown. Since she began, her office space has
Hacker is proud of her close-knit group, explaining that they collaborate for the benefit of their patients. “It may be my name on the door, but this practice is a team effort,” Hacker says. “Each person is credentialed, hand-picked, and then trained in the way that I like to approach therapy.” JHA routinely provides services in 15 of the area’s private schools, including Briarcrest Christian School, the Hutchison School, St. Louis Catholic School, St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Presbyterian Day School, Evangelical Christian School, Christ the King Lutheran, Holy Rosary, Woodland Presbyterian and others. Hacker says screenings are as thorough as possible, and she has been amazed at some of the things that previously went unnoticed. In one instance, a child thought to have attention deficit disorder turned out to have hearing problems. Continued on next page
Special education teacher Michele Wilson works one-on-one with Matthew Nguyen at JHA.
Cooper Savage, left, and Jack Fletcher have fun during a group session at JHA.
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During the past 14 years, she has performed more than 1,000 screenings and evaluations, and her practice keeps expanding to meet demand. “I’m a huge believer in early intervention when it comes to hearing, speech-language and social skills,” she says. “My heart is truly in it, so I offer free screenings in private schools as a public service. Even if children don’t get help from me, I hope they get help somewhere.”
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Aiden Parks, 3, feeds Teddy the “Therapup� while practicing language skills with Janna Hacker. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Brezina
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Hacker teaches correct articulation skills to a 4-year-old client using visual, auditory and tactile cues. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Brezina
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There’s an app for that Gone are the days when a specialized, $10,000 machine was needed to help patients. Hacker says advances in technology can help children improve their speech-language and reading skills at home; after all, many children can use iPads before they can even talk. Hacker says some of her favorite apps for children include: • Articulation Station (free), which is interactive at the sentence level with rotating pictures for speech sound.
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• Preposition Remix ($10) and Rainbow Sentences ($8) for grammar and reading. • Spelling City (free), which allows you to enter your child’s spelling words and play games to learn the words. • My Playhome ($4), a digital dollhouse that can be used to teach language skills. • StoryPals ($15) for reading comprehension and story creation. • Talk Tablet ($90 with icons/photos) and Predictable ($160 for type then voice output). Both are voice output apps for people who cannot speak clearly and for those with limited language skills. The apps can be programmed to meet each person’s needs.
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— Janna Hacker Hacker says that free websites such as Starfall.com and Readingbear.org help children learn to read. Another site for early language skills and the autistic is Jacobslessons.com. Recently, the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased to one in 88 children. The term ASD now replaces Asperger’s disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ac-
Background Information From Memphis to San Diego to Germantown, Janna Hacker has found her home.
Children in JHA’s Preschool Language Group interact while engaging in sensory integration activities. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Brezina
cording to the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual by the American Psychiatric Association. Experts agree that intensive early intervention is the best treatment for ASD. By taking advantage of early development (birth to 5 years), therapy can change a child’s brain and teach new skills. Hacker says that many of her clients enter regular kindergarten classrooms, which is always the goal. If parents suspect that their child has delays in development, a speechlanguage evaluation is an easy first step.
Originally from Memphis, Hacker attended the Hutchison School through the eighth grade and graduated from White Station High School. After that, she attended Indiana University, majoring in psychology and speech-language pathology, and earned a master’s degree at Vanderbilt. Hacker says she’s the perfect blend of her parents: Her mother, Marie Carlson, taught elementary school in the Memphis City Schools system and loves to help children, while her father, Joe Carlson, was an entrepreneur who started his own insurance company. “I knew at a young age that I wanted to help others, especially since my mother showed me the joy in teaching children,” Hacker says. “On the flip side, I also wanted to start my own business someday, since I acquired my father’s entrepreneurial spirit.” Hacker began her clinical work the Children’s Hospital in San Diego. She later worked in public elementary and middle schools, then owned and operated a private practice in San Diego. San Diego is also where she met her future husband, Dennis, who was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. After tying the knot, they moved back to Germantown with their infant daughter, Abby, to be closer to family. Hacker founded her current practice before her son, Bobby, was born. —Jennifer Brezina
Autism support The Autism Society of the Mid-South (autismsocietymidsouth.org) strives to be a leading voice and resource for the autism community. Hacker has volunteered her time to the group and serves on the board as secretary. “It’s rewarding to educate others on how to be supportive if they encounter someone with autism — everyone from law enforcement officers to doctors to preschool directors have benefited from our volunteer work,” Hacker says. “We teach schools how to make referrals and accommodate children in the classroom.” Tell us what you
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Hacker’s Germantown practice continues to grow. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Brezina
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Researching Your Family History
The Germantown Regional History and Genalogy Center on Poplar Pike helps people trace their backgrounds. Below is an interview with Jennifer Baker, the center’s manager. She has researched family history for 35 years and talks about how to launch your own search.
Where Do You Come From? by Lindsay Jones Editor
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How does a novice go about starting to research his or her family tree? Researchers should start with themselves and write down what they already know about their families. The most important things are names (use maiden names for females), dates (birth, marriage, death) and locations of birth, marriage and death or where the ancestor lived. Bring this information to the center and we’ll work from there.
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What are some frequently asked questions you get from people? “Do you have information only about Tennessee?” (Answer: We have resources available for all of the U.S. and some international resources.) “I’ve hit a brick wall. What do I do now?” (Answers vary.) “How do I find my high school classmate or former neighbor?” (Answer: We do not search for living people at
the center for privacy reasons.)
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Who are some of the more colorful or fascinating characters you’ve helped researchers find? One ancestor of a researcher is Col. Joseph Bridger, an influential and wealthy businessman, politician, landowner and soldier who settled in what became known as Isle of Wight, Va., in about 1657. He brought in experts from England to finish the interior of the historic St. Luke’s Church, the oldest existing church of English foundation in America. He is buried under the floor of this church, and in 2007, the Smithsonian Institution exhumed his bones and had them analyzed. His bones were blessed by a pastor and reburied in the church. The findings were included in a Smithsonian exhibition in 2008. Another ancestor of interest is Jenny Wiley, a pioneer who was kidnapped from her cabin by Native Americans who scalped her children. She was held in captivity for 10 months, forced to labor for the tribe. After a thrilling escape, she was reunited with her husband, and they had six more children. Years later, the family moved to the area of Kentucky where she was held captive, and there is a state park named after her Prestonsburg.
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What kinds of resources do you offer? We have more than15,000 books, 400-plus microfilms, maps and family histories. Ancestry Library Edition, Fold3, and Heritage Quest databases are available to use free of charge. Our special collections include Native American and Civil War resources. We are expanding our African-American resources and Germantown History Collection. The Tennessee Genealogical Society provides volunteers to help people get started. TNGS also provides many training programs at the center, which are free except for two paid seminars per year. We are an affiliate library of the Family History Library (FamilySearch) in Salt Lake City, Utah. That means we have access to and can borrow from their vast collection of microfilm.
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When is the best time to begin an investigation? The best time to begin researching your family history is now. It is important to interview older relatives who may have information about the family. When those older relatives pass on, their wealth of knowledge will be lost forever if no one has recorded the family’s information.
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How many generations are people usually able to research before the trail dead-ends? Generally, if records have survived in the areas where ancestors lived, researchers may be able to find reliable information back to the early 1500s. This can vary greatly from region to region and with different ethnic groups. Lines of royalty may go back further.
Above is a shot of a business meeting. Left is a photo of Betsy Sexton playing Betsy Ross at the Germantown Heritage Day & History Fair. Photos courtesy of Jennifer Baker
This is a genealogy class at the center. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Baker
[Note: Certain groups, such as Native Americans or African-Americans, can be harder to trace because of poor record-keeping over time. Slavery prevented many facts from being recorded and much Native American history has not been translated.]
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Vets’ Home Slated for 2017 New facility will have 144 beds and serve 64,000 local veterans. by Rebekah Olsen Community contributor
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he Memphis Air Show is coming to the area in September, but Holly Swogger, president of the West Tennessee Veterans Home Inc., won’t be looking up at the vets flying in the sky; she’ll be focused on the ones closer to the ground. Swogger is part of a group that will be attending the air show in an effort to raise $23 million by 2015 for a new veterans home in Millington or Memphis. When completed, it will serve the Shelby, Fayette and Tipton County areas by 2017. “West Tennessee Veterans Home Inc. is a committee made up of all volunteers,” she says. “Everybody has some connection to the military or some love of veterans that prompts them to be able to give their time and effort to support this cause.” The $23 million is only 35 percent of the $60 million it will take to build the 144-bed state veterans home. The federal gov-
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ernment will cover the remaining costs if the group can raise its portion and cover the first year of operating expenses. About 74,795 veterans live in the three local counties, but most — more than 64,000 — live in Shelby County. The nearest veterans’ home is 96 miles away in Humboldt, Tenn. Currently, 138 local veterans are awaiting admission there. “There are people who make that trip every single day. It’s for the quality care that is received there,” Swogger explains. This past February, the Tennessee Veterans’ Home in Murfreesboro and the Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home in Knoxville were ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for 2013. Both received five-star overall ratings. Swogger intends on the local veterans home holding the same high standards. “[The veterans] deserve this, they earned it, they fought for us, they allow us [our] freedom,” she says. The West Tennessee Veterans home will have a wing devoted to caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, a rehabilitation area, a community living and dining room, activity room, single-person rooms and even a bistro. While the average age of residents in a veterans home is 8085, the home is not just for end-of-life care. War-time veterans who have been injured can receive rehabilitation services until they’re ready to return home.
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Economic impact What the new home will do The $60 million veterans home project will benefit the local economy by employing 230 people with an annual payroll of $6 million, and the expected purchase of $4 million in goods and services will help stimulate other businesses. “No. 1, we need to serve our vets,” says Holly Swogger, president of the West Tennessee Veterans Home Inc. “No. 2, it’s great for the economy. ... The rule is that the local community has to show they want this, and they do that by donating money and donating land.” To learn more about the project and the air show this month, visit veterans-home.com. —Rebekah Olsen
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This is an artist’s rendering of a similar new facility in Clarksville. Photo courtesy of the West Tennessee Veterans Home Inc.
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he 13th Annual Taste of the Town is returning to The Hilton Memphis from 5-8 p.m. The event will showcase more than 40 food and beverage vendors from the Germantown and Greater Memphis areas, including Buffalo Wild Wings, Casablanca, Central BBQ, Corky’s/Simply Delicious, East End Grill, Elfo’s, Elwood’s Shack, Fieldhouse-Harrah’s Tunica, Frost Bake Shop and many more. The tasting experience is extending to the parking lot this year with three food trucks. In addition, there will be a wine pull along with silent and live auctions, with all proceeds from the live auction benefitting the MakeA-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South. Live entertainment will be provided by Donna Wolf and Pat Register. —Myra Sellers Advance tickets are $70 or $80 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, call the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce at 901-755-1200. Photo courtesy of the Germantown Chamber
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‘Golfing With Joy’ Scramble to Benefit Business Academy
A four-man golf scramble begins at 11 a.m. at the Germantown Country Club on Kimbrough Road. Cost is $125 per player or $500 per four-man team. The event is being hosted by the Joy Circle of United Methodist Women’s Group at Germantown United Methodist Church. Lunch is included and will be served at 11, with a shotgun start at noon. All proceeds beneft the Memphis Business Academy in Frayser. Germantownumc.org 901-497-0569
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G’town Fest Is a MustSee for Area Residents; Don’t Miss It The Germantown Festival Committee invites everyone out for the 42nd annual Germantown Fest. More than 400 local and national arts and crafts vendors will there, along with foods, games, kiddie rides, live entertainment and new car exhibits. This is one of the largest festivals in the area, so prepare for a big crowd. Admission, parking and shuttle services are free. germantownfest.com 901-757-9212
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Mid-South Fair Is Worth the Trip to Southaven
This year’s fair, at the Landers Center in Southaven, is bigger and livelier than ever. Enjoy elephant and helicopter rides, livestock displays, safari pig races, a white tiger exhibit, petting zoo, midway rides, a NASCAR ride simulator, arts and crafts, games and the list goes on. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youths (ages 5-12) and $5 for senior citizens. A $25 wrist band provides unlimited rides on the midway. midsouthfair.com 901-274-8800 September 2013 23
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Oh, yes, you can! Help the Humane Society with Cans for Pets. by Katie Pemberton Community contributor
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id-Southerners can help injured and abused dogs and cats without spending any money — simply by being green! Every time you throw away an empty aluminum can, you actually could be helping animals through the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County’s Cans for Pets recycling program, which allows citizens to drop their empty aluminum beverage cans into the Republic Services Can Corral in the parking lot of the Humane Society at 935 Farm Road. The money raised helps HSMSC house and feed its many animals. Just
1 pound of cans (33 cans) feeds a large shelter dog for a day. HSMSC also can provide businesses with can receptacles for a small fee if needed. To get your organization started, contact HSMSC community outreach manager Kerry Sneed at ksneed@memphishumane.org or 901-937-3913. HSMSC also uses old towels and blankets, newspapers and even discarded household items such as empty cereal boxes, egg cartons and plastic jugs and containers, which are used to create enrichment toys for the animals. Katie Pemberton is a public relations/ marketing specialist at the Humane Society.
Kerry Sneed is shown with Dutch, an 8-yearold Australian cattle dog. Photo courtesy of the Humane Society
Pet Owners: Declawing Isn’t the Answer by Katie Pemberton Community contributor At the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County, we never declaw cats and will not place them in homes where adopters might declaw. Many people mistakenly believe that declawing is something simple and painless like a nail trim. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The declawing procedure is actually a surgical amputation of the first toe joint, and it essentially cripples the cat. The equivalent for a human would be if each of your fingers were cut off at the top knuckles and your toes were cut off at the top joints. Life wouldn’t be too easy for us without 20 small but important joints, and it’s not easy for cats, either — especially since the structure of their feet makes declawing like a human losing two-thirds of each finger. Declawing also can have medical ramifications. Besides it being a painful surgery and recovery process, cats also may experience infection, tissue death, lameness, back pain, nerve damage and bone spurs. It can not only be painDeclawing is a painful surgical amputation ful for them just to walk, but declawing can limit an animal’s ability to groom that can leave your cat vulnerable. Photo courtesy of Phillip Van Zandt Photography itself, hold on to toys, climb or knead (a common stress relief/comfort activity). Behavioral side effects are possible, too. Some declawed cats are less likely to use a litter box because of the difficulty involved. Others may start biting or being more aggressive because they no longer have claws for protection. Most people want to declaw cats to keep them from scratching on furniture and other belongings. But scratching is a normal, healthy behavior in cats. A more humane way to prevent property damage is to train your cat to use a scratching post. Also make sure he or she has a stimulating supply of toys. Keeping your cat’s nails trimmed helps, and you can even ask your vet about soft plastic caps that can be glued onto your cat’s nails. The caps stay on for about six weeks before being replaced. 24 September 2013
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August Friday 30 Zoo Brew Time not specified WHAT: Beer connoisseurs get to taste different beers from around the world at this popular fundraiser. WHERE: The Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis INFO: For more information, call 901-333-6500 or visit memphiszoo. org.
Friday 30 - Sept. 1 Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Times vary WHAT: Downtown Memphis comes alive with music, food, arts and crafts and more than 30,000 visitors. WHERE: Center for Southern Folklore, 119 Main St., Memphis INFO: For more information, call 901-525-3655 or visit southernfolklore.com. FAMILY • FOOD
Saturday 31 Merle Haggard Concert 8 p.m. WHERE: Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Drive, Robinsonville, Miss. INFO: For more information, call 800-303-7463 or visit horseshoetunica.com.
September Sunday 1 Moshav Band 6 p.m. WHAT: Rusty Graber, David
Bearman and others from Temple Israel who were raised in a musical village between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will perform. WHERE: Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave., Midtown Memphis INFO: Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Ages 10 and up only. For more information, call 901312-6058 or visit minglewoodhall. com.
Monday 2 Labor Day Holiday Tuesday 3 Germantown Athletic Club Advisory Commission Meeting 6 - 7 p.m. WHERE: Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901757-7200.
Thursday 5 Senior Potluck and Bingo Noon - 2 p.m. WHAT: Bring a gift worth $1, plus a main dish or dessert. WHERE: Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown INFO: For more information, contact Regina Allen at 901-7515656 or regina@germantown-tn. gov.
WHAT: Party the night away with four live bands, 80 restaurants and 20 bars. WHERE: The Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis INFO: Tickets are $200. For more information, call 901-333-6500 or visit memphiszoo.org.
Thursday 5 Environmental Commission 6 - 7 p.m. WHERE: Public Services Complex, 7700 Southern Ave., Germantown INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901757-7200.
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Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 Rock for Love Times vary WHAT: Annual benefit concert for the Church Health Center. WHERE: Various spots in Midtown Memphis. INFO: For more information, call 901-278-8663 or visit rockforlove. org.
Friday 6 - Saturday 7 En Pointe, En Vogue 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. WHAT: A marriage of all things dance and fashion presented by Ballet Memphis. WHERE: 7950 Trinity Road, Memphis INFO: For more informaiton, call 901-737-7037 or visit balletmemphis.org.
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Thursday 5 Economic & Community Development Meeting 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Economic & Community Development building, Blue Room, 1920 S. Germantown Parkway, Germantown
Saturday 7 Zoo Rendezvous 7 - 10:30 p.m.
INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901757-7200.
Monday 9 Mayor and Board of Aldermen 6 p.m. WHAT: Executive session is at 5:30. WHERE: Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901757-7200.
Tuesday 10 Board of Zoning Appeals 6 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901757-7200.
Tuesday 10 Telecommunications Commission 6 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Center, Conference Room, 1930 S.
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UPCOMING events
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Delta Fair & Music Festival WHAT: This annual event is now in its seventh year. Don’t miss it.
Thursday 12 Neighborhood Preservation Commission 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Economic & Community Development building, Blue Room, 1920 S. Germantown Parkway, Germantown INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901757-7200.
Thursday 12 Saturday 14 Southern Heritage Classic Time not specified WHAT: Enjoy tailgate parties while cheering Tennessee State University or Jackson State. WHERE: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood, Memphis INFO: For more information, call 901-398-6655 or visit southernheritageclassic.com. FAMILY • FOOD
Thursday 12 Sunday 15 “A Streetcar Named Desire” Times vary WHAT: The Bartlett Repertory Company stages the beloved Tennessee Williams play. WHERE: Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, 3663 Appling Road, Bartlett INFO: For tickets, call 901-385-6440 or visit BPAC in person Monday-
WHERE: Agricenter International, Memphis Photo courtesy of GC Productions
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FAMILY Friday 13 - Saturday 14 International Goat Days Festival Times vary WHAT: Enjoy goat parades, rodeos, cooking and entertainment. WHERE: 4351 Babe Howard Blvd., Millington INFO: Admission is free and parking is $5. For more information, call 901-873-5770 or visit millingtontn.gov. FAMILY • FOOD
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Expo Times vary WHAT: Organized by the Memphis Area Homebuilders Association. WHERE: Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis. INFO: For more information, call 901-756-4500 or visit mahba.com.
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INFO: Cost is $10 for ages 13 and older and $5 for kids and senior citizens. Saturday 14 Cooper-Young Festival 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. WHAT: Get a dose of Midtown quirkiness at this annual crafts and music mecca. No pets allowed. WHERE: Corner of Cooper Street and Young Avenue, Memphis INFO: For more information, call 901-276-7222 or visit cooperyoungfestival.com. FAMILY • FOOD
Saturday 14 5th Annual Small Fry Triathalon 10 a.m. for children 2-3 years old and 10:30 a.m. for 4-6 WHAT: Preschoolers run, bike and swim to the finish line, where everyone receives a medal. Rain day is Sept. 21. WHERE: Farmington Park, 2029 Cordes, Germantown INFO: Register at germantown-tn. gov or visit the Germantown Parks and Recreation office on West Street. For more information, call 901-7577382.
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Wednesday 18 Planning Commission Subcommittee 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Economic & Community Development building, Blue Room, 1920 S. Germantown Parkway, Germantown INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901-7577200.
Thursday 19 Design Review Commission Subcommittee 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Center, Administration Conference Room, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, visit germantown-tn.gov or call 901-7577200.
Thursday 19 Wednesday 25 “Flash Dance,” the Musical Times vary WHAT: Follow the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh sheet mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with big
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dreams. WHERE: The Orpheum, Theatre, 203 S. Main St., Memphis INFO: For more information, call 901-525-3000 or visit orpheummemphis.com.
FAMILY Friday 20 Evening Line Dances 7 - 10 p.m. WHAT: Music by Larry Logan. WHERE: Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown INFO: For more information, contact Regina Allen at 901-7515656 or regina@germantown-tn. gov.
FAMILY Friday 20 Foreigner Concert 8:30 p.m. WHAT: Part of the Live at the Garden Summer Concert Series. WHERE: Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis INFO: For tickets call 901-576-4107 or liveatthegarden.com.
FAMILY Saturday 21 Amnesty Dumpster and Recycling Day 7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. WHAT: Building materials, concrete, dirt, rocks lawnmowers, bikes, grills and other materials not picked up by sanitation services may be dropped off. Scrap metal recycling will be available as well. WHERE: Johnson Road Park and Public Services Complex, Germantown INFO: For more information, email neighborhoodservices@ germantown-tn.gov.
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Saturday 21 Memphis Flea Market, “The Big One� 8 a.m. WHAT: Explore a wide variety of new and gently used merchandise. WHERE: Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis INFO: For more information, call 901-276-3532 or visit memphisfleamarket.com.
FAMILY Saturday 21 Football: Memphis Tigers vs. Arkansas State 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood, Memphis INFO: Tickets range from $42-$73 and are available at 901-678-2331 or gotigers.com.
FAMILY Sunday 22 Lincoln Portrait 2:30 p.m. WHAT: The Memphis Symphony Orchestra performs Bach and Strauss while interpreting the American president. WHERE: Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown INFO: For tickets, call 901537-2525 or email tickets@ memphissymphony.org.
FAMILY Monday 23 Board of Mayor and Aldermen 6 p.m. WHAT: Executive session is at 5:30. WHERE: Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, call
901-757-7200 or visit germantowntn.gov.
Tuesday 24 Design Review Commission 6 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, call 901-757-7200 or visit germantowntn.gov.E
Thursday 26 Games Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHAT: Bring a lunch. WHERE: Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown INFO: $10 punch card includes five classes. No cash is accepted. For more information, contact Regina Allen at 901-751-5656 or regina@ germantown-tn.gov.
Thursday 26 Council of Neighborhood Associations 7 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, call 901-757-7200 or visit germantowntn.gov.
Thursday 26 - Oct. 26 Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maize Times vary
WHERE: Cedar Hill Farm, 008 Love Road, Hernando, Miss. INFO: For more information, call 662-429-2540.
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October Tuesday 1 Planning Commission 6 p.m. WHERE: Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1930 S. Germantown Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, call 901-757-7200 or visit germantowntn.gov.
Tuesday 1 Germantown Athletic Club Advisory Committee 6-7 p.m. WHERE: Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown INFO: For more information, call 901-757-7200 or visit germantowntn.gov.
Wednesday 3 Senior Potluck and Bingo Noon - 2 p.m. WHAT: Bring a gift worth $1 and a main dish or dessert. WHERE: Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike, Germantown INFO: For more information, contact Regina Allen at 901-7515656 or regina@germantown-tn. gov.
WHAT: Hayrides, pumpkin picking, hay fort, pony riding, nightly campfires and more.
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Adoptable Pet of the Month: Captain Although a concerned citizen brought him to the Germantown Animal Shelter as a stray this past March, Captain has all the charisma anyone could ask for. The handsome, 2-and-half-year old Rottweiler mix enjoys playing with other dogs and going for walks. Captain would be ideal for a family with an active lifestyle because he has a lot of 30 September 2013
get-up-and-go. He definitely needs a loving home with people who will give him plenty of attention. And don’t let his tough-looking exterior fool you. This one is a sweetheart. For more information, please visit www.petfinder.com or call 901-757-7358. —Alina Lesniak
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