Humane Society of Savannah, GA – 6 week foster dog parent needed
July 5, 2009The Humane Society has 4 dogs that are heartworm positive and cannot be treated because the environment there is too stressful. They are looking for temporary foster “parents” to take these dogs while they undergo treatment.
The shelter pays all vet cost, so the only thing they need from you is a quieter place to be treated. The treatment period is 6 week.
There is a miniature Poodle, a Finnish Spitz and 2 very cute mixed breeds. One of the mixed breeds is an especially cute terrier mixed breed that is very calm and loving. She would happily sit on someones lap for the duration of her stay. Once these sweet dogs are treated they can be returned to the Humane Society to find their forever home. Even if you have pets, if you could accommodate one of these loving souls for a short period of time, it would greatly improve their adoptability. They may be be perfect short term pets for those of you who travel or have schedules that cannot have a full time dog. Everyone would benefit! A few important points……………
1. If you have a dog or cat – they will not “catch” the heartworms from these dogs. The only way to transmit heartworm is if an infected animal is bitten by a mosquito and then bites an untreated animal. 2. There is no cost to the foster parent – all that is required is loving care. 3. If you would like to keep the dog after the foster period, the pet can be adopted “forever”. 4. The treatment period is 6 weeks. For more information about the dogs, please contact Lynn Gensamer or Nancy Richards at the shelter 354-9515 or stop in and see them. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Robin
Trip to St. Thomas for Carol and Jim’s wedding
July 2, 2009
When my brother and I got to the Savannah airport, American Airlines informed us that they had canceled our flight. Thank heavens DELTA had 2 extra seats for us. It was a 3.5 hour flight to St Thomas from Atlanta
First day in St Thomas
my brother
Davy and Max – on the “compound”
Jim, Davy and Max
shopping in st thomas -
Jim, Max and Michael
Carol, “Island Girl” and friend
Michael Smith
An hour before Carol got married
max, dave, jim, carol, judy and michael (wedding party)
cousins — david watson, carol watson smith herrin
everybody at the wedding went swimming – skinny beach
“Decisions to make before you declaw your cat” by Dr. Carla Case-McCorvey, veterinarian and owner of Case Veterinary Hospital
June 14, 2009Decisions to make before you declaw your cat
Obviously, the decision to have your pet declawed should not be taken lightly. There are legitimate reasons why having a pet in the home using his/her claws could be unacceptable. For example, if you have young children, elderly adults, immune-suppressed individuals or individuals with blood clotting disorders in the home, frequent scratches even from “play” cannot be tolerated.
Veterinarians are not naïve to the fact that many clients choose to have their pets declawed primarily to protect their furniture. This is why declawing a cat has become such a controversial issue. Many feel that it is a gruesome and cruel procedure done for the owner’s own convenience. But if having a pet declawed enhances the bond between a cat and his owner allowing that pet to remain indoors with the owner, where he is much safer from different diseases and other hazards outside, then declawing that cat is in that cat’s best interest. I must stress, however, that it is a permanent alteration to your cat’s anatomy and there are certain decisions that need to be made.
Understanding the declawing procedure
Having your pet declawed is not just removal of the claw as the term implies. It is the removal of the last portion of their “finger” from which the claw grows. Imagine removal at the first joint, which includes the end of your finger and its associated fingernail. At Case Veterinary Hospital, we only use Laser technology for the surgery, which allows us to dissect the joint without ever touching it. The Laser also seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it “cuts”, thereby decreasing bleeding and pain. Therefore, the post-operative healing period is shorter and the pet is much more comfortable. Cats are usually up and about the same day and go home the following morning. If complications do arise it is usually because the cat is allowed to lick at the incisions. Excessive licking can open the incisions, causing them to bleed and be susceptible to infection.
What to expect after your cat is declawed
Declawing is a permanent decision. The declawed pet must absolutely, for no reason, ever be allowed outside. Without claws, a cat is rendered defenseless in a fight. The pet is also unable to escape as claws are used to scale fences, climb trees, or otherwise get away from an attack. Allowing a declawed cat to go outside is simply irresponsible. Before deciding to have the surgery done, it is important that you decide that this pet will permanently, for the life of the pet, remain an indoor pet. This includes when you move to a new house, transfer ownership to another person, etc. We must also consider that the declawed cat is defenseless inside against other indoor pets as well.
About the author: Dr. Carla Case-McCorvey, veterinarian and owner of Case Veterinary Hospital, grew up in the business that was first begun by her great-grandfather in 1909. After graduating from the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, Carla followed both her grandfather and father and now enjoys being the 4th generation (yet first woman) to run the family practice, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in Savannah, Georgia.
For more information about Savannah’s full-service small animal hospital, Case Veterinary Hospital, go to www.casevet.com
Pet weight gain and neutering – are they connected? Dr. Carla Case-McCorvey, veterinarian and owner of Case Veterinary Hospital,
June 14, 2009Pet weight gain and neutering – are they connected?
Neutering not only helps to control the pet population, but it also decreases inappropriate elimination and destructive behavior, as well as decreases or eliminates the potential for many health problems.
Some owners notice that their pets gain weight in the months following the surgery, but research has not proven a direct relationship between neutering pets and subsequent weight gain. Though some pet owners report that their neutered pets have gained weight, we should not assume that one caused the other. Most pets are neutered at 6 months of age, which is the stage in their life in which they may begin to gain weight regardless of whether they are neutered. The bottom line is that our pets, like us, will gain weight if they consume more calories than they use.
Some pets may “slow down” somewhat once they are neutered. Sometimes, this is one of the reasons a frustrated owner of a particularly hyperactive or destructive pet chooses to neuter. But that only means that that particular pet needs to be given fewer calories to combat weight gain. The benefits of neutering pets far outweigh the slight possibility of needing to reduce their food consumption or increase their exercise.
Make the choice to have your pet neutered, then focus on maintaining a healthy weight if weight gain even becomes an issue.
Pets gain weight because calorie consumption exceeds calorie expenditure. Simply put, they’re eating more than their activity level requires.
There are three areas in which this balance can be adjusted:
1. Decrease the amount of food our pets eat by focusing on portion control.
2. Change their diet to a food lower in calories.
3. Increase their exercise.
Your veterinarian can help you determine the correct amount of food that your pet requires, which is very dependent upon the type of food being fed. Often, owners are unknowingly giving their pets twice the recommended daily allowance, which would pack the weight onto any pet – neutered or not. There are many commercial diets available with fewer calories, increased fiber, or specific protein and carbohydrate ratios formulated to encourage weight loss. Your veterinarian can prescribe an appropriate diet tailored to your pet’s specific needs.
Keeping your pet at his or her ideal weight will have a tremendous impact on their health, comfort and quality of life. Being fit decreases the potential for diabetes, heart disease and many other health-related issues. Carrying less excess weight also alleviates stress on joints thereby decreasing arthritis pain as our pets age.
About the author: Dr. Carla Case-McCorvey, veterinarian and owner of Case Veterinary Hospital, grew up in the business that was first begun by her great-grandfather in 1909. After graduating from the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, Carla followed both her grandfather and father and now enjoys being the 4th generation (yet first woman) to run the family practice, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in Savannah, Georgia.
For more information about Savannah’s full-service small animal hospital, Case Veterinary Hospital, go to www.casevet.com
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
June 10, 2009(Chatham County, GA) The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) wants to ensure that business owners in Chatham County understand how to create an effective and reliable Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) so to ensure that the capability exists for all businesses to continue essential agency functions across a wide range of hazards. Does your business have a COOP in place? If not, here’s how to get started:
First, all businesses need to understand a COOP’s planning objectives. A COOP:
● Ensures continued performance of essential functions.
● Reduces loss of life and minimizes damage.
● Ensures succession to office of key leaders.
● Reduces or mitigates disruptions to operations.
● Protects essential assets. ● Achieves a timely recovery and reconstitution.
● Maintains a test, training, and exercise program for program validation. Check back next week for more tips from CEMA on COOP planning. For further information about COOP planning, please visit CEMA’s website at http://www.chathamemergency.org/businesses/ or contact Courtney Cunningham at (912) 201-4500. The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) wants to ensure that your business has an effective and reliable Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in place. The first step in COOP planning is to understand the basic COOP planning objectives. Second, there are several critical planning considerations for any COOP plan. COOP’s must:
● Be capable of implementation anytime, with and without warning, during duty and non-duty hours.
● Provide full operational capability for essential functions not later than 12 hours after activation.
● Be capable of sustaining operations for up to 30 days. Agencies must develop operating procedures and acquire resources necessary to sustain operations for up to 30 days.
● Include regularly scheduled Training, Testing & Exercises (TT&E). Agencies must train members of their emergency staff and practice COOP procedures to ensure their skills stay current. Equipment and communications must be tested periodically to ensure that they are operable. Check back next week for more tips from CEMA on COOP planning. For further information about COOP planning, please visit CEMA’s website at http://www.chathamemergency.org/businesses/ or contact Courtney Cunningham at (912) 201-4500.
Hospice Savannah receives check from the Tail USTA Savannah Challenger .
May 29, 2009
USTA SAVANNAH CHALLENGER DONATES CHECK TO HOSPICE SAVANNAH
Diane Walker Evans, Executive Director, Hospice Savannah Foundation, Inc.
Debra Anthony Larson, President and CEO, Hospice Savannah, Inc.
Used car parts in Savannah (Cash-N-Carry) has grand opening of new facility. Kenny Grainger 912-352-0725
May 29, 2009Here is a picture of Kenny Grainger and crew cutting the ribbon at the new Cash N Carry facility on Staley Ave. yesterday.
The people in the picture, left to right, are Terry Grainger, Ansley Grainger, Savannah Chamber of Commerce Ambassador London Mainor, Alderman Jeff Felser, owner Kenny Grainger, Latisha Grainger, Grace Grainger, Pamela Grainger, and Ken Grainger.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Kenny Grainger, President of Savannah’s Cash-n-Carry used auto parts and self-serve salvage yard, proudly announces the grand opening of a new 4,200-square-foot customer service building with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 27, at noon. Customers will be able to enjoy free admission and food and have a chance to win a car through a raffle! 912-352-0725
http://iluvused.com/
Thomas Wootton High School Reunion 1979 information, 30th reunion
May 29, 2009Events planned for Wootton’s Class of 1979 30th Reunion Weekend
Dena (Cantor) Nicholas
301-515-5203
Friday July 17th: Golf Tournament at Laytonsville Golf
course
Followed by Happy Hour at Growlers Brew
Pub in Old Town G-burg
Saturday July 18 Cocktail Party at Normandie Farms in
Potomac, MD
Sunday July 19: A possible morning tour of Wootton (as
it looks 30 years later)
A picnic at Kevin Dillon’s house in
Boyds, MD
“For the Benefit of Statts” – a benefit concert featuring food, music, libation and merriment – to take place on Friday, June 12, 2009.
May 27, 2009Proceeds from ticket sales and the event’s raffle and extensive silent auction will assist Jason and Lyra Statts with the overwhelming financial burden they face.
Doors open for auction preview at 4:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6pm.
The benefit will include an array of live entertainment acts including Joe Nelson, the Josh Maul Blues Band, The 8-Tracks and DJ Emkay. The raffle and auction boast art from some of the area’s best artists, vacation rentals, and many other incredible items from local businesses and retailers. The $25 advanced ticket price includes tapas dishes from provided by a number of Savannah’s finest restaurants and caterers and complimentary wine and beer (provided by Moon River Brewing Company). There will also be a cash bar. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 23 at the following downtown locations: Arcanum, 422 Whitaker St.; Primary Art Supply, 14 E. Broughton St.; The Jinx (cash only), 127 W. Congress St. Tickets will be $30 at the door the night of the benefit. More information can be found soon at www.stattsbenefit.com.
CONGRATULATIONS to my cousin Thomas ‘Monty’ Wilkinson on his first published book, WILLIE OFF THE PICKLEBOATmas
May 24, 2009
“Willie-Off-The-Pickleboat” is officially on the market, in both paperback and the easier-to-chew downloadable (.pdf) format.
http://stores.lulu.com/verhoodled
He is the most creative writer I have EVER MET.
Here’s to many more books and your continued success Monty – x0×0
I wish Trader Joe’s would come to Savannah, GA – and move into the first LEED shopping center in the USA – Abercorn Common, developed by Melaver, Inc.
April 17, 2009I used to shop in their grocery store in Alexandria, VA – it ROCKED!!!! Lots of organic foods – great prices – — a store with personality
Abercorn Common is the first all-retail LEED shopping center in the United States to become LEED certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) through the U.S. Green Building Council. Abercorn Common received Silver certification in April, 2006.
While the lush landscaping may conjure images of environmental consciousness, much more is going on at this site. Some of the main features include:
- A cistern which collects rainwater from the roofs of the entire shopping center, to the tune of 5,000,000 gallons per year. This water is then used for irrigation, reducing demand on this precious commodity.
- Speaking of water, the entire shopping center is over 30% more water-efficient than a typical shopping center. This has been accomplished through ultra-low flow fixtures, toilets and waterless urinals.
- Preferred parking is offered for those who drive hybrids or tenants who car pool.
- A highly-reflective white roof reflects away heat, keeping the entire center cooler.
- A tighter building envelope, the white roof, and high efficiency HVAC systems make this center over 30% more energy-efficient than a typical center, saving tenants money on utility bills.
- Low volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints, sealants, and adhesives were used throughout the project, improving indoor air quality for shoppers and workers.
- Approximately 1 acre of porous pavement throughout the parking lot lets stormwater drain naturally and reduces local flooding.
- Construction: Over 85% of construction debris, totalling over 6000 tons of material, was kept out of the landfill through recycling or reuse.
- Specifications: Recycled materials and those manufactured locally were used extensively throughout the project.
- On site recycling of cardboard, plastic and glass.
Building Green in Savannah.
Forsyth, Ga Rotary, lecture at the Royal Palm Inn,
March 26, 2009I drove up from Savannah yesterday and enjoyed a GREAT dinner at the Royal Palm Inn (also where I am staying.)
At 12:30 today I will give a talk about social media, online PR to the group.
Forsyth looks like a movie set; beautiful court house in the center of town, on a square surrounded by shops.
The Forsyth Rotary meets every Thursday at 12:30
Desiderata
March 22, 2009Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
— Max Ehrmann, 1927
Volunteers from Melaver, Inc., Dalton State College, and the community helped plant 30 trees at two Chatham County parks. The planting sponsor was Melaver, Inc.,
March 22, 2009
The Savannah Tree Foundation held a tree planting on March 7th at Lamarville and Westlake community parks in the Westside of Chatham County. Volunteers from Melaver, Inc., Dalton State College, and the community helped plant 30 trees at two Chatham County parks. The planting sponsor was Melaver, Inc., which uses tree plantings as a way to offset its carbon footprint. Planting partners included Chatham County, Georgia Power, and Forklifts & Bobcat of Savannah.
Austin, TEXAS – fun quick trip during SXSW
March 21, 2009
jamie’s garage
kayaks
My lecture at the West Austin Rotary about Social Media and PR 2.0
The Austin Dance
Bug sunglasses
cute guy in a hat
flying to Austin
Pink Leomonaid at the Lost Creek Club
a perfect tree
Jamie and his lizard car
Living Above the Store by Martin Melaver – PARTY APRIL 22
March 15, 2009(SAVANNAH, GA) SAVE THE DATE!!!!! Book Launch Party for my friend Martin Melaver on April 22 from 6-8 pm, Earth Day. It will be held at the Papilotte, a new French Bistro owned and operated by Ann Marie and Herve Didailler at 213 W. Broughton. Living Above the Store is a book about Building a Business That Creates Value, Inspires Change, and Restores Land and Community. Congratulations Martin!
Ann Marie Apgar and Herve Didailler
Carol Young heads back to RPI after a SHORT spring break
March 15, 2009
Mr. Eswin, Lower school Science Teacher at Savannah Country Day School, gives Carol a tour of their WORLD CLASS science room.
I took this of Carol and Jefferson right before we left for the airport
WE ran into John Powers of Bottom Line Marketing; he took this picture of us
Uncle Chris and Davy drove to San Moritz for lunch today
March 11, 2009
This is about an hour away from Annone -
Carol is HOME!
March 9, 2009
Carol arrived into the Savannah Airport last night at 7:30. She started her day in Boston, had to drive to Albany, NY – fly to Charlotte, NC and landed in Savannah. LONG DAY!
SPRING BREAK !
Leadership Savannah luncheon on Fridays
March 9, 2009
waiting for the rest of the class to show up for lunch
Martin Melaver and Malik Watkins – both of my friends have written a book
March 9, 2009
Gallery Espresso
Military Appreciation Luncheon – Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
March 9, 2009
Julian and Diana Morrision
Lecture at the Richmond HIll Rotary on Sustainable Community Forestry by Daniel Westcot
March 9, 2009
Donna Jones (President of the Richmond Hill Rotary) and Daniel Westcot, Community Forester
My brother flew to Italy to visit the family
March 8, 2009
Uncle Chris and Aunt Giovanna’s house in Annone, Italy
Davy’s flight over
Taken from the porch
President’s Club in Newark
Gate 128 in Newark
The Savannah Country Day – Creative Minds Lecture Series – Reception before the speech (in the Green room)
February 28, 2009
Rob Gibson, Marjorie Young, Tom Bonnell
Dr. David Davies, Catherine Rendon, Loren Schoenberg, Marjorie Young
Savannah Country Day School presents Loren Schoenberg, a revered tenor saxophonist and the author of the acclaimed NPR Curious Listeners Guide to Jazz, with his lecture, “Louis Armstrong: The Consummate American.”
Giving a LIVE PR 2.0 demo to SCORE – at the Macon Conference
February 26, 2009
Al Torpie
Al Worthington
Annette Rodriguez
Barbara Shaheen
Claudia Schmidt
Dick Godschalk
Fred Abood
Gil Hayes
Jay Leavy
Jeff Mesquita
Jim Trott
Jim Zettergrene
Jules Homans
June Fisher
Mac Crow
Marjorie Young
Nancy Cleveland
Terri Denison
Tom Clark
Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton and Savannah SCORE offices in attendance
Joe Ippolito putting up our signs on the front door
February 23, 2009
213 West York Street – right next to the Jepson on Telfair Square
Reception for Dr Kathy Love at Savannah Tech
February 23, 2009
Chef Matt Cohen, Gail Eubanks and Chef (from France!)
Curt, Candance and Celia Dunn
Malik and Marjorie
