Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Memphis Union Mission: bargain update.

You'll have to shop today to get these, but Kroger has Brut deodorant and 2 oz. bottles of Purell for $1 each. Schnuck's has GUM micro and supertip toothbrushes on sale for $1.

Walgreen's has Arrid XX and Arm & Hammer deodorant for $.99 with the store flyer coupon. Walgreen's baby powder is also on sale for $.99 with flyer coupon. Walgreen's medicated lip care is 2/$.99. These prices are good through Saturday.

Please bring your donated men's toiletries to the next meeting and Minetry will deliver them to the Memphis Union Mission.

Crime alert: Barfield.

From a recent email:

My parents were robbed at gun point on my front porch in the 4600 block of Barfield. There were two BM and possibly another in a large white older type car (old Lincoln, Cadillac?). My parents noticed the car pass them as they parked curbside in front of my house and it was heading towards Avon. As my parents were about to unlock the door, the robbers jumped out of the shrubs attacked/robbed them. It was horrible. They beat my dad with a pistol, took his wallet and mom's purse, then ran towards Perkins. Probably their ride was waiting for them. Thankfully, they didn't shoot him and my four children never woke up or witnessed this.

The police & ambulance response was fast. The police officer said to call and report whenever anyone suspicious is in the neighborhood. They said if they don't look like they should be here, then they probably shouldn't.

Marci's note:
A lot of the crime reports we get are outside of Normandy Meadows. Still, please take precautions whenever you can. Report suspicious people and vehicles to 545-COPS. Keep your doors locked at all times, and install security doors at all entrances. If it appears someone is following you to your house, don't stop. Keep going and call 545-COPS. Keep outdoor lights on at night or install motion detectors. Don't keep valuables in your car. Don't hide keys to your house under the mat or in other obvious places. Be smart and protect yourselves!

Crime alert: 80s Astro Van.

From a recent email:

A police officer from our precinct just let me know that we have had an increase in break-ins in our area. The most recent have been during the day, between 9 - 1. A 80s model Ford Astro Van gray or dark green has been spotted with two white males ages 18 -21. Please be on the lookout for this van and call if you see it. A mailman spotted the van on Sequoia.

He also said that we need to call anytime we have any info or see anything: 545-COPS. He also wanted to remind me that once we start the holiday season there will also be an increased possibility of break-ins. He also told me that there is a new man in charge at our precinct who he states "seems more interested in the crime issues".

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Lost cat.

From Roylyn Parks:

Yellow was let out at 8 a.m. Wednesday and hasn't been seen since. He always checks in frequently during the day and is ALWAYS in for the night by 5p. He was wearing a red collar with tag but perhaps that could have been lost. We are worried sick. I have put out signs on posts and fliers at houses along our street, Mary Ann, across Peg Lane a few houses. He is so friendly I worry he may have climbed into someone's truck and they drove off with him. We checked the house on Mary Ann where he was trapped underneath several years ago. He is so into chipmunk hunting this time of year he could have gone in a garage etc. I will take a flier to Cloverleaf and put an ad in the paper. Any help is appreciated.

10/25 UPDATE: Yellow has returned home!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Crime alert: Charlotte Circle, Princeton, Walnut Grove Court.

The following have been reported in our area on Monday:

Break-in at 115 E. Charlotte Circle in the morning. The thieves pulled into the driveway and kicked in the side door to the kitchen.

Burglary in 4500 block Princeton Rd, also in the morning. Jewelry and electronics were taken.

Theft from vehicle in 100 block Walnut Grove in the evening. Credit cards and handgun were taken.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Yard of the Month: October.

October meeting: Tom Pellet, master gardener.

Our next meeting will be next Tuesday Oct. 21st. It is at Morgan Westbrook's house at 5095 Norich. Katie Redeker is the cohostess. Please note that this is a location change!

Tom Pellet, master gardener, will be speaking. He was very informative last year, and has asked that we prepare some questions ahead of time. Please post your questions in the comments below or email them to Suzanne Houlden at shoulden@comcast.net by Monday.

Also, if you plan on participating in the November "Paint a Piece" meeting, please remember to bring your check to the next meeting. You must pay for your pottery by Oct. 21 in order to guarantee that it will be available.

October is your last meeting to pay your dues and be in the directory. Dues remain at $25 per year. Bring your checkbook!

And you can always bring your St. Jude pop-tops and items for the Memphis Union Mission to any monthly meeting.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Crime alert: Lynbar

From Oct. 10:

Last night two tall thin white males came from my neighbor's driveway on Lynbar at 12:45a, crawled into a waiting neutral colored Mercury Marquis or Ford Crown Victoria, with at least two other people, and headed east down Lynbar, crossing at Mendenhall. I called the police and gave the description and within a minute, I could see several blue lights flashing across Mendenhall.
My neighbor is out of town, but locks her gate and sets her alarm, so the officers checked the doors and windows with flashlights and could not find anything amiss. They were probably looking for cash in cars. All of the 16- and 17-year-olds were issued a curfew violation, which I hope will be a hassle for the parents. If you have anything missing, refer to this e mail if you call police.

Memphis Union Mission: bargain update.

Minetry Apperson is leading a call to supply the Memphis Union Mission with toiletries and supplies for the men they serve. From time to time, we'll post weekly bargains here in the hopes that we'll be able to stretch our dollars and donate even more products in these tough times. Bring your donations to any meeting.

These posts will make the assumption that you save the weekly coupon inserts from the Sunday paper. Here's what you could pick up this week:

WALGREEN'S*
Bic Comfort 3 Disposable Razors $3.99
$2.00 off 9/14 SmartSource insert
$1.00 Easysaver coupon (the little booklet by the flyers in the store)
final price = $0.99

Ban Roll-On 2 for $3.00 with in-ad coupon (the flyer found in the paper and at the store)
$0.75 off 10/12 SmartSource insert
final price = $0.75 each


*You may use both a manufacturer's coupon and a Walgreen's coupon on the same one product at Walgreen's. But you must have as many items overall as you have coupons. So if you do either of these deals, throw in a drink or candy bar for yourself so you have two items to cover the two coupons.

Friday, October 03, 2008

Infant Massage classes.

Massaging your baby is a beautiful and loving way to begin a lifelong relationship. Early psychological and sensory input is essential in facilitating the development of all infants. Garden Club member Jennifer Smith offers infant massage classes in private or community settings.

Infant Massage is a preventative program that provides loving touch right from the start. Understanding and beginning touch early in life can improve the quality of parenting and family life and promote the well-being of the infant. Infant Massage contains critical elements of bonding such as eye-to-eye contact, smiling, smoothing vocal sounds, loving touch, caressing, smell, and mutual interaction. Studies show that bonding increases a parent’s feeling of attachment as well as the desire to nurture and care for their infant.

A series of three free classes will be available Nov. 9, 10, 11 at LeBonheur as part of CIMI training program. Parents and caregivers of babies from birth to eight months are invited to take one or all of the classes.

Interested? Contact Jennifer at jennifercarslysmith@hotmail.com or 491-4575.

Phone tree committee.

Jennifer Smith would love to have some additional help with the phone tree committee. All you need to do is call several members to remind them about our monthly meetings. The more people who help, the fewer the calls you have to make. Contact Jennifer at 901-491-4575 or jennifercarslysmith@hotmail.com.