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Memories of Libertyland prevail as the park fades into the past By Aaron James 1976 was a banner year for Memphis. It was the year I officially became a teenager, Elvis played what was to be his final Memphis concert at the Mid-South Coliseum, the Lawler-Dundee feud was at its zenith, and President Ford presided [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged Community News, history, Libertyland |
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Ratios aren’t just math, they’re an adventure By Bill Bullock “The tattoo to teeth ratio for those folks is pretty high.” While a comment like that is inappropriate on many levels, ratios are nonetheless an amusing and sometimes telling way of identifying where our priorities lie. Many folks I know are getting more and more [...]
Posted in Green/Eco | Tagged eco, green, Humor |
By on January 30, 2010
CY needs your thoughts on present challenges for future successes Thanks for your service I want to take a moment to thank Robert Grisham for his service on the Cooper-Young Board of Directors. He has been very consistent in his message that community is the key to making Cooper-Young a home, not just a subdivision. [...]
Posted in CYCA, Letters from the President | Tagged board, CYCA |
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Math, language, society, and art give Peabody students a happy start By Jenifer Eoff The University of Memphis Inspires Peabody Students to Excel in Math On Saturday, November 7th, the University of Memphis hosted a math-based workshop for girls in the fifth grade, “Girls Rule.” Peabody fifth graders, Makayla Jackson, Maliah Mayweather, and Kourtni McNeil, [...]
Posted in Education | Tagged Community News, Education, kids, Peabody Elementary |
By on January 30, 2010
Make your spring cleaning green cleaning By Sharron Johnson Spring is just around the corner, and we all know what that means. For myself, it is a time to devise a plan for decluttering the inside and outside of my home. The notion of decluttering popped into my head while walking the dog after the [...]
Posted in Green/Eco | Tagged eco, green, tips |
By on January 30, 2010
The Lamplighter Online Edition is Finally Here By Patrick Miller This month there are some changes happening in the ways that we communicate with and keep you informed. For years, Cooper-Youngians have kept abreast of what’s going on in their neighborhood in the usual ways; over the fence, conversations at local establishments, nights out, and [...]
Posted in CYCA | Tagged Facebook, LampLighter, website |
By on January 30, 2010
It’s not too late to help your kids concentrate By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell We are about halfway through another school year. The New Year has passed and although still in winter, students are beginning to think about Spring Break and beyond. The key is to keep everyone focused on the remainder of the school [...]
Posted in Education | Tagged Education, kids, tips |
By on January 30, 2010
Bringing parties, praise, bicycles, and babies together By Aunt Cicely Hiya, sweeties! Well, it’s February, and love is in the air! At least I think that’s love…could just be my neighbor Gladys’ cheap perfume. Anywho…since it is a month for lovers, we’ll kick things off with news of a wedding I missed a few months [...]
Posted in Society | Tagged Community News, Society |
By on January 30, 2010
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center receives $50,000 to expand youth services By Will Batts Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center (MGLCC) has received a $50,000 grant from an anonymous donor to enhance the youth services division of the organization. The program, entitled Youth Empowerment Services (YES), provides emergency assistance to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged MGLCC, youth |
By on January 30, 2010
BURNOUT reviewed. By Kimberly Richardson Since becoming a published (and now award-winning) author, I have met some wonderful and highly talented authors within the Mid-South area and even beyond. One such author is Stephanie Osborn, who resides in Huntsville, Alabama and is the author of the book BURNOUT: The Mystery of Space Shuttle STS-281. After [...]
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