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LEGACY R EALT Y
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•Beautiful, quaint, small subdivision! •Neighborhood pool! •Bike/Walk to the Square! • 4 Acre Park! •AMAZING LOCATION!
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Starting in the mid $300,000’s
$279,000!
Measuring in at just under 1 mile from campus, 800 Park includes luxury features like gas fireplaces, 10 foot ceilings and heart pine floors. Professionally designed, each of the 4 floor plans are one level and have private screened in porches overlooking Pat Lamar Park and Davidson Creek. There is also a pet park that will be exclusive to the 800 Park owners. The 800 Park development has plans to include some specialty retail shops, as well.
The Hamlet A charming Old-English style development located in the heart of the medical community and just minutes from Oxford’s downtown square !
Starting in the mid- $300,000’s
Contact Mark Cleary (713) 303-8924
1403 Van Buren #201
3628 Lyles Drive
•Located in the Ice House on the •2 balconies overlooking Jim Fazio historic downtown Oxford Square Golf Course •Open floor plan •Gunite pool with fountains •Home theater •Viking Appliances
$379,000
$1,095,000
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504 Fazio Dr. Ext.
1225 Beanland
305 Keri Cove
2623 West Oxford Loop
•New Construction in The Grove @ Grand Oaks •Walk to Country Club clubhouse •Custom & upgraded throughout
•Historic Downtown •Gorgeous Wooded Backyard •Screened porch
•Amazing covered porch •Beautiful yard in all seasons •Huge bonus room
•Commercial space •6500 Sq Ft •Great location! •Income-producing law firm tenant
$625,000
$494,000
$450,000
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Condominiums
Wellsgate
9015 Bristol Cove
3 Bedrooms 2 Baths $299,900
2203 Long Spur Pointe 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $577,500
Care-free living!
16008 Woodview Drive 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $525,000
401 Bickerstaff #4 3Bedrooms 3 Baths $259,000
Stonebridge 3Bedrooms 2 Baths $255,000
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11015 Covington Way 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths $551,000
Spring, a time renewal,Cir.new life.... Lotfor 46 Highlands CR 371 not welcome the3.016 season Acresin a new home! 11 Acres 11017why Covington Way $225,000 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Oxford Baths Condominiums $544,000
408 Andalusia
4Bed/3.5Bath Attention to all details! This charming home has everything you want with maintenance-free living.
Cross Creek
507 Tranquil Lane 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths $235,000
199 CR 371 3Bedrooms 2.5 Baths $269,000
One of Oxford’s best kept secrets! Very conveniently located and several great new plans to be built to your liking.
908 Highpointe 4Bed/4Bath Great deal in Highpointe! This condo is in great condition and features 3 bedrooms with 3 baths.
612 Centerpointe
4Bed/4.5Bath Beautiful Craftsman style home in popular Northpointe Subdivision. Inviting fireplace with exposed brick and open entertaining plan.
632 Park Drive 5 Bedrooms 4 Baths Wellsgate $695,000
401 Bickerstaff #10 3Bed/3Bath You will not get closer to the Ole Miss campus in such a well planned condominium!
$89,900
stonebridge
3Bed/2Bath Such a well planned community of carefree living. Units are selling as quickly as they are built.
13 CR (Levee Road) 3Bed/1.5Bath Charming cottage located on a tree covered lot with a convenient location. Great investment property!
300 Winner’s Circle
4Bed/3.5Bath Steeplechase is the location of this soon to be constructed dream home.
111 CR 102 6 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths $449,000
708 Ridgewood Manor
4 Bed/ 2.5 Bath Southern charm at it’s best! Close to parks, schools, and downtown!
313 Fox hollow cove
4Bed/3Bath Taylor-Greene is the location for this well-planned home. So many great features!
6 CR 376 3 Bedrooms 3Baths $489,000
Beautiful Downtown Properties!
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810 Brentwood Cove
2202 Longspur Pointe 4Bed/3.5Bath
Grandiose southern estate home located in Wellsgate subdivision. This home has it all!
18007 Country wood Cove
1510 Jefferson 3Bedrooms 3 Baths $949,500
1605 Jackson Ave #4 4 Bed/3.5 Bath Just a minutes’ walk to the SQUARE!!
420 Deer Run
5Bed/3Bath Space galore! This home was built by the builder for his family to reside-well done!
Jamey Leggitt
Splendid home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Wellsgate! This home has a pool, beautiful kitchen! Everything you want!
609 North 14th Street 628 N. 14th Street 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths 4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths $749,900 $1,295,000 OXFORD | August 2015 4 INVITATION
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IN THIS ISSUE AUGUST 2015
AUGUST 2015
FEATURES 52 A Market With a Mission The Oxford City Market implements new initiatives to help make healthy, locally grown food more accessible and affordable.
ON THE COVER: ROXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT HASSELL WILKINSON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOE WORTHEM
68 Form Meets Function A mother and daughter curate antiques booths to spend quality time together while hunting for bargains on back roads.
73 All Creatures Great and Small A miniature petting zoo brings joy to its owners and to many area children.
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Jones & Simmonds Sims & Shaw Walker & Williams Perry & Phillips
EVENTS
58 Rock Star Students
School was out for summer, but that didn’t mean children took a break from education. Instead they had fun rocking out, eating healthy, laboring on farms and exploring nature while learning.
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Diamond Jubilee Splash-N-Dash 5K Tunes & Tails Muffins with Mom OPD Fun Day Juneteenth Celebration OHS Championship Celebration Summer Sunset Series Jam Jam and Pancake Dinner Pine Valley Festival Newcomers Club Luau Live Strive Memorial Benefit L.O.U. Golf Tournament Jabberwock Pageant Girls Art Show Firecracker Bash Independence Day Celebration
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their voices inspire thousands. may their legacy cure millions The Thisbe and Noah Scott . Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose research, awareness and mission is to promote support for families of pediatric neuromuscular disease.
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Publisher Rachel West in 1985 at Alma Spikes Elementary School in Pocahontas, Ark.
n the fall of 1985, I began the third grade. I’d had difficulty in second grade, and my marks were just good enough to advance. It was evident to my parents and teachers early into the school year that I was struggling. After many tests, we found out why: I’m dyslexic. My parents were given two options. I could be placed into special education classes for the rest of my school days, or I could return to second grade. Neither decision was easy, but my mom and dad opted for the latter. It was hard on me as an 8-year-old, but with my kind teachers, friends (who to this day are like sisters) and the constant love and support of my parents, I pulled through. It was difficult, but I fully believe repeating second grade helped me become who I am today. Following that, my parents thought it was important to help me find a hobby. At age 9, I began studying voice with a professor from a nearby college who directed a regional children’s choir. It was the first time in my life I can remember excelling. Even today, that feeling of confidence stays with me. That’s why this month we’re highlighting some local programs that are as fun as they are educational. Children are learning how to play in a rock band, exploring the flora and fauna around them and taking an interest in growing their own food. Read more on page 58. In this world of hours of homework, early college test prep, scholarship competition and more, it’s refreshing to realize that while academics are essential, lots of learning happens outside the classroom, too. As many of our children head back to school this month, let’s remember that learning can be fun and inspire confidence, no matter where it takes place.
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what’s happening August
A sampling of important, fun and interesting events in our area. For more events, visit invitationoxford.com.
A Summer Bounty Doors of Hope Transition Ministries’ annual fundraiser to help homeless and at-risk families in Oxford and Lafayette County
Saturday, August 15, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Powerhouse Community Arts Center • Oxford, Mississippi featuring demonstrations by artist Jason Bouldin and potter Matt Long a presentation on home gardens by landscape architects Jenny Long and Damian Augsberger live and silent auctions lunch donated, prepared, and served by Chef Kelly English John T. Edge, master of ceremonies. Ron Lewis, auctioneer Doors of Hope Ministries, a registered 501c3 nonprofit founded in June 2011, is an agency of the United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County.
ART, LITERATURE AND LOCAL CAUSES
SUMMER FUN July 31-August 1
Now through August 15
August 20
Faulkner on Paper Exhibit
A Mighty Voice
A group art exhibition featuring works on paper by Andrew Blanchard, William Dunlap and others. Southside Gallery, southsideartgallery.com
The Thisbe and Noah Scott Foundation, which raises money to promote research, awareness and support for children and families affected by pediatric neuromuscular diseases, hosts the third annual A Mighty Voice fundraiser. The event includes music by Mustache the Band and live and silent auctions. Oxford residents Laurian and John Scott started the foundation after they lost their two children Thisbe (at age 2) and Noah (at 19 months) to a rare motor neuron disease. 7:30-10 p.m., the Library Sports Bar and Grill thisbeandnoah.org
Water Valley Watermelon Carnival
August 2
The 46th annual Watermelon Carnival includes art booths, a street dance, a 5K race, presentation of the Watermelon Queen, a barbecue cook-off and other entertainment. Old City Park, Water Valley, Miss.
Southern Sunday Supper
August 8 Oxford Square Alliance Summer Fest Enjoy a sidewalk sale and family-friendly activities on the courthouse lawn, including bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, T-shirt tie-dye, and free cotton candy and snow cones. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., family activities, Courthouse Lawn 9 a.m.-5 p.m., sidewalk sale, Courthouse Square
August 15 A Night in August Dr. Hayden Perkins and The Children’s Dental Center host A Night in August, which features food, a free concert by Mustache the Band and a fireworks show. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs. 6:30 p.m.-nightfall; Plein Air neighborhood; Taylor, Miss. The Children’s Dental Center 662-513-4188
August 22 Family Health and Wellness Fair Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi hosts a health fair with free wellness screenings, fitness demonstrations, healthy food tastings and more. Healthy Oxford hosts a fun run, walk and bike ride to kick off the event. Fun run, 8:30 a.m., Oxford Conference Center Health fair, 9 a.m.-noon, Oxford Conference Center 662-232-8109 baptistonline.org/north-mississippi/healthfair
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A Boys & Girls Club fundraiser. Tickets $40, available in advance at Oxford Floral and Trustmark Bank. 6 p.m., Woodson Ridge Farms
August 3-7 Last Call Art Camp An art camp for children ages 3-10 that explores different art techniques and materials. Full day (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), $160 for members or $175 for nonmembers. Half day (9 a.m.-noon), $95 for members or $110 for nonmembers, the Powerhouse
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August 23 Haley Barbour Reading Gov. Barbour signs his new book, America’s Great Storm: Leading Through Hurricane Katrina. 2 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
August 25
Art-er Limits Fringe Festival
Oxford Art Crawl
A festival that offers a sampling of 70 art events ranging from film screenings to slam poetry and ballet. oxfordfringefest.com
A monthly art crawl held on the last Tuesday of each month. Locations include the Powerhouse, Southside Art Gallery, University of Mississippi Museum and Gallery 130 in Meek Hall. Transportation between stops is provided by the Double Decker Bus. Start at any location and hop on the Double Decker Bus to get to the next location. 6-8 p.m., oxfordarts.com
August 11-February 20 University of Mississippi Museum Exhibit Kate Freeman Clark: A New Look at a National Treasure exhibit offers work by a landscape and plein-air painter. museum.olemiss.edu
August 15 A Summer Bounty Doors of Hope Transition Ministries presents A Summer Bounty, a fundraiser featuring potter Matt Long; Community Design Project landscape architects; artist Jason Bouldin; and food by chef Kelly English. Doors of Hope guides homeless families toward self-reliance. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Powerhouse, doorsofhopeoxford.org
August 26 Cynthia Joyce Reading University of Mississippi journalism professor Cynthia Joyce signs and reads from her new anthology, Please Forward: How Blogging Reconnected New Orleans After Katrina. Joyce has been a writer, editor and web producer for more than 15 years and has contributed to The Washington Post, Newsday, Entertainment Weekly, npr.org, msnbc.com, nola.com and Salon. 5 p.m., Off Square Books, squarebooks.com
BACK TO SCHOOL August 4
Lafayette High School Open House 4-6 p.m., Lafayette High School, gocommodores.org
August 6 Lafayette County School District Begins First day of class for students, gocommodores.org
August 6 Stuff the Bus The Junior Auxiliary of Oxford collects school supplies to benefit children attending Oxford and Lafayette Schools. Family Night, 5-7 p.m., McDonald’s on University Ave.
August 10 Oxford High School Open House 6-8 p.m., Oxford High School
August 12 Oxford Public School District Begins First day of class for students, oxfordsd.org
August 15 Oxford Chargers Boosters & Blues An Oxford Charger Athletic Booster Club fundraiser featuring music by Rocket 88. Tickets $75 per couple or $50 per individual. 8-11 p.m., the Library Sports Bar Call Roane Grantham with questions, 662-816-5958
August 21 Oxford High School Varsity Football Game The season home opener against Southaven High School. 7 p.m., Bobby Holcomb Field
August 24 University of Mississippi Fall Semester Begins First day of UM fall semester classes, olemiss.edu August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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what’s happening August
More to See, Do and Know
8/9 YoknapaTaco Launch Party Those who crave food-truck fare will rejoice at the launch of YoknapaTaco, one of Oxford’s first mobile food options. The brainchild of Jake Sessums and chef Jon Davis, YoknapaTaco will offer speciality tacos made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients when possible. Sample a first taste at the truck’s launch party, which – in addition to tacos – features Gabby and Charlie Alonzo’s Oxsicles pops, Yalobusha beer and music by Young Buffalo and Charlie Mars. The truck officially opens for lunch in September, and Sessums and Davis hope to add breakfast, dinner, late-night and catering menus soon after. Yalobusha beer sales at the event benefit the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. 5 p.m., the Powerhouse Follow the truck on Instagram @yoknapataco_ox or visit the YoknapaTaco Facebook page.
Local Love Oxford residents and University of Mississippi employees Kurt Smith and Corey Blount made history June 29 as they became the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Lafayette County. Circuit Clerk Baretta Mosley issued the marriage license, and Circuit Court Judge Andy Howorth officiated. Upon receiving their marriage license, the couple were greeted with cheers as they left the office and entered the lobby of the courthouse.
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GET theAPP
A new smartphone application, developed for Visit Oxford by Leadership Lafayette members, allows visitors and residents to check out local attractions, restaurant listings and other city information all in one place. The app also features audio tours about local history, and future plans include a community calendar. It is slated to be available early next month. Check the Visit Oxford Facebook page and @VisitOxfordMS on Twitter for updates.
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Back-to-school time usually means new clothes and pencils, but this fall in Water Valley, Miss., it also means a spruced-up playground. Water Valley Angels, an organization formed in May by B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery owner Alexe van Beuren and Davidson Elementary School librarian Andrea Clement, is a school support team whose volunteers tackle small, easily achievable yet high-impact projects. The first was to upgrade the Davidson Elementary School playground. “The playground is large and lovely, with tons of trees, but with hundreds of kids on it on a daily basis, it needed some TLC,” van Beuren said. “Twelve out of the 42 swing sets were broken, there were large sandy depressions underneath that held water and there wasn’t much to do on the playground except swing.” The Angels raised about $1,200 and replaced 30 swing-set seats; painted the equipment; spread mulch (donated by the city of Water Valley); and bought kickballs, soccer balls and jump ropes. The second project, which is still in its early stage, is to hire local artists to decorate the entrance to the elementary school. Visit the Water Valley Angels Facebook page or email watervalleyangels@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
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lizabeth Heiskell, owner of Woodson Ridge Farms, wants to change the way people think about eggplant. “They have such a love-hate relationship with it or stay completely away because they don’t know what to do with it,” Heiskell said. “Eggplant has one of the most distinct flavors and textures.” But the vegetable’s versatility and its ability to take on the flavor of what it’s cooked or seasoned with is what makes it a favorite of Heiskell. She grows several varieties at the farm, which she owns and runs with her husband, Luke. The couple opened Woodson Ridge Farms in 2011 after moving to Oxford from the Mississippi Delta. In addition to selling fresh produce, they also host special events and have a catering business. One of Elizabeth’s favorite dishes to prepare is ratatouille, which combines eggplant with other farm-fresh produce. She says this is
key to getting the right flavors in a dish. “Pretty much everything that goes into ratatouille – basil, tomatoes, eggplant – grow at the same time and live right next to each other in the same field,” she said. “They’ve literally grown up together, so when combined they make the most amazing dish, especially in the summer when everything is so fresh.”
Ratatouille 1/4 cup olive oil 2 eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch cubes Kosher salt and pepper 3 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large red or white onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 garlic cloves 4 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (keep juice) 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 thyme sprig 2 bay leaves 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant; sauté until tender and caramelized, around 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a separate dish. Set aside. In the cooking pot, follow the same procedure with the zucchini and peppers, adding more oil as necessary. Add to dish with eggplant, and set aside. Add more oil to pot; add chopped onion. Cook until slightly caramelized. Add garlic; cook around 1 minute. Return zucchini, eggplant and peppers to pot. Add tomatoes and their juices. Add basil, thyme sprig, bay leaves and tomato paste (reserve some of the basil for garnish). Cook 15-20 minutes on low, adding a little water if necessary to keep from sticking. Remove thyme sprig and bay leaf. Top with remaining basil, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Dish can also be served cold. August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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CIARA LATREAS’ WALKER
MEGUEL SANTIAGO SIMMONDS
BENJAMIN WALTER SHAW
JOSEPH TRAVON WILLIAMS
r. Frank and Ms. Levarne Jones (née White) of Oxford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, LaTanya Deniese Jones to Meguel Santiago Simmonds, son of Mrs. Carla and Mr. Willie Britain Jr. of Washington, Ga. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Rev. C.M. White Sr. of Oxford and Mrs. Thelma Rea White (née Avant) of Sardis, Miss. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. Henry Binns of Washington and the late Ms. Helen Binns (née Bates) of Washington. Ms. Jones in an alumna of Oxford High School and a graduate of Columbia College with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force and works as an independent government contractor. Mr. Simmonds is a retiree of the United States Air Force and works as an independent contractor. The couple will exchange vows May 21, 2016, at Pristine Wedding Chapel in Atlanta, Ga., with a reception to follow.
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LATANYA DENIESE JONES
huck and Gretta Sims of Booneville, Miss., and Ray and Cindy Novak of Seattle, Wash., announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Sims to Ben Shaw, son of David and Mary Shaw of Oxford, Miss. The bride is the granddaughter of Charles and Betty Sims of New Albany, Miss., and Clark and Shirley Baker of West Point, Miss. Courtney is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School. She is a 2013 alumna of Mississippi State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in graphic design. She works for Invitation Magazines as a graphic and web designer. The groom is the grandson of Sue Shaw and the late Calvin Shaw of Harmontown, Miss., and the late Robert Folk and the late Thelma “Bobbie” Folk of Oxford. Ben is a 2002 graduate of Oxford High School. He is a 2007 alumnus of the University of Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in banking and finance. Ben works for BancorpSouth as an internal auditor. The couple plans to exchange vows on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Southwind in Shannon, Miss.
r. and Mrs. Sammy K. McEwen of Oxford, Miss., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ciara LaTreas’ Walker to Joseph Travon Williams, son of Mr. Joe Williams of Memphis, Tenn., and Ms. Edna Wadley of Abbeville, Miss. The two met nearly 20 years ago while attending NYSP, a summer camp held in Oxford. Miss Walker is a 2003 graduate of Oxford High School. She earned both a bachelor’s degree (2006) in journalism and psychology and a master’s degree (2012) in counselor education from the University of Mississippi. Mr. Williams attended Lafayette High School until his sophomore year, and then graduated in 2004 from Wooddale High School in Memphis. He attended Urbana University in Ohio, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. The high school sweethearts will exchange vows May 21, 2016, one year from the day he proposed.
MARY KATHERINE PERRY
ary Katherine Perry and Forrest Charles Phillips III, both of Oxford, were married at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the University of Mississippi Lyceum in Oxford with the Rev. Thomas Edwin Rester Jr. officiating. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Armas John Jaskey Jr. of Wilmington, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. David Miles Perry Sr. of Goldsboro, N.C.; and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Charles Phillips Jr. of Hattiesburg, Miss. Grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Bruce Leo Cornelius and the late Mr. Cornelius of
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& FORREST CHARLES PHILLIPS III
Raleigh, N.C.; the late Ms. Doris Hinnant Perry and the late Mr. Arthur Lee Perry, both of Goldsboro; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willis Rath of Wiggins, Miss.; and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Charles Phillips Sr. of Hattiesburg. The bride was given in marriage by her father, David Perry. Louise Northington of Wilmington served as maid of honor. The bride’s sister, Gracyn Perry of Goldsboro, served as junior maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Adrienne Pingel and Audrey Dickerson, both of Austin, Texas; Caroline Kleuser of Fort Worth, Texas; Cathleen
Beal of Charlotte, N.C.; Chandler Bechtel of Fort Worth; Eleanor Cosgrove of Washington, D.C.; Mallie Fabris of Houston; Virginia Mayo of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Misha Vause of Dallas; and Parke Montague of Charlotte. Forrest Charles Phillips Jr., father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Henry Phillips of Oxford; Ryan Walker of Baton Rouge, La.; David Perry Jr. of Blackhawk, Colo.; Stewart Deen of Hattiesburg; Chase Kohen of Clarksville, Tenn.; Christopher Johnson of Jackson, Miss.; James Staler II of Nashville, Tenn.; George Borderlon of Dallas;
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Matthew Lowery of New Orleans, La.; Patrick Pearson of Houston, Miss.; and Jacob Magera of Goldsboro. Ushers were Andrew Hatten of Jackson; William Phillips Jr. of Columbia, Miss.; Willis Rath of Warner Robbins, Ga.; and Dante Esposito of Nashville. Ring bearers were Jackson and William Addy of Oxford. The flower girl was Lynlee Addy of Oxford. Musicians were the University of Mississippi String Quartet. A reading was done by Mattie Beauchamp
of Oxford. A reception was held at the Country Club of Oxford immediately following the ceremony. Guests were welcomed inside the clubhouse and outside around the pool covered by large tents spanning the property. Flower arrangements were done by Oxford Floral. All rentals were furnished by Magnolia Rental in Oxford. The Memphis Icebreakers entertained the wedding guests. The bride and groom danced to Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor. The father-daughter dance was a surprise
to the bride from her father. They danced to Daddy’s Angel by T. Carter. The groom and his mother danced to Days Like This by Van Morrison. Guests enjoyed culinary creations by Elizabeth Heiskell Catering of Oxford. The wedding cake was prepared by Sweet T’s. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the M Club. The couple worked with wedding planner Kate Rosson of Oxford. After a honeymoon to the West Indies island of Antigua, the couple resides in Oxford. August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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events Diamond Jubilee View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 4. A luncheon was held at the Oxford Conference Center, and a black-tie gala was held at the ballroom at Castle Hill.
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events Splash-N-Dash 5K View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
Members of the Oxford MS Runners group hosted the second annual Splash-N-Dash charity run June 6 at Avent Park. Instead of registration fees, new and used children’s books were collected and donated to local charity More Than A Meal.
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events Tunes & Tails View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The Oxford-Ole Miss Rotary Club hosted Tunes & Tails May 25 at the Powerhouse. The event raised money for the Lafayette County Literacy Council and featured music, a children’s area, an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil and bottomless cups of beer.
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Paul and Sarah Margaret Hester
Katie Kaiser and Brooke Reeves
Kent Jackson, Larry Brookhart, Whitt Wilson and Jonathan Mattox
Ben and Marisa Atkinson
Meg Sinervo and Carolyn Free
Gretchen Hughes and John Hopkins
Shelly and Tommy Cribbs with Bryon and Kristy Cohron
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events Muffins with Mom View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
In honor of Mother’s Day, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students at Bramlett Elementary School invited their mothers to the school for Muffins with Mom, a breakfast and celebration held May 8.
Shanterrica Wadley, Za’Nyiah Porter, Brooklyn Baddour, James and Jenny Rayner with Kahori and Nina Lu
Kyasia and Dominique Clayton
Jenny and Logan McPhail
Mansi and Dev Patel
Davis, Brenna and Jacob Trout
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Sarah and Elizabeth McLellan
Lilly Welsshans, Brandy Stanley and Charlotte Sanchez
Natalie and Norah Baeshen
(back row) Cecile Alderson, Kate Gross and Debrah Holman with class
Jackson and Jenny Addy
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Allison Lewis and Dana Mason
Deslyn and Bridgette Frierson
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Cason and Erin Ball
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events Oxford Police Department Fun Day View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The Oxford Police Department hosted a community fun day on May 30 at the police station. The family-friendly event included a SWAT combat obstacle course, hayrides, the K-9 unit, the Hospital Wing helicopter crew and car seat-safety inspections.
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Brian Vaughn, Garfield Owens and Brinn Vaughn
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Garrett Cockrum, Mallory Bachler and Makenna Cockrum with Dusty and Tessa Kate Croswell
Todd, Ruthie, Micah and Maria Abernethy
Alex and Maddie Claire Moffett
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events Juneteenth View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The annual Juneteenth celebration was held June 13 on Martin Luther King Drive. The event, the oldest-known celebration commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation, included live music, food, children’s activities and a parade.
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Poindexter Barnes, Jeremy Cook, Don Knowles, Lekeldrich Thompson and Stacian Reed
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Deanna Walker with Jeff and Madison Johnson
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events OHS Championship Celebration View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
Oxford High School athletic teams that made it to state championships this year were honored with a celebration on the Square on May 26. The event paid tribute to the senior athletes and featured entertainment by the OHS band and cheerleaders.
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Daniel Boyd with Reed and Lori Elliott
Drew and Jill Tyler
Lisa Roth and Kimber Kennedy
John and Glynna McKendree
Kristin Busby and Rita Moody
Rachel and Jeana Noble
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events Summer Sunset Series View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The University of Mississippi Museum hosted its annual Summer Sunset Series, free concerts held Sundays in June. The weekly performances took place in the Grove and featured Black Water Trio, The Valleymen, Jake Xerxes Fussell and Bryan Hayes.
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A MARKET with a
MISSION
The Oxford City Market is implementing new initiatives to help make healthy, locally grown food more accessible and affordable for Oxford’s low-income residents. WRITTEN BY Katie Morrison | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
MOST PEOPLE KNOW that eating a balanced diet of healthy, locally raised protein and locally grown fruits and vegetables is important. But those kinds of foods are not easily accessible to everyone. To help make healthy food more widely available in Oxford, the Oxford City Market (OXCM) was established in 2013. It’s a farmers market with a mission: to support local farms; expand access and reach consumers typically absent from traditional Saturday morning markets; and cultivate new customers for Oxford and north Mississippi farms. In two short years, OXCM has attracted patrons including University of Mississippi college students, Oxford residents and a burgeoning and important new group: individuals and families who use subsidized programs to buy groceries. On any given Tuesday afternoon, OXCM
shoppers include beneficiaries of the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps), and the Senior Citizens Farmers Market Assistance Program. Last year, thousands of dollars were spent with local farms and food purveyors by hundreds of shoppers previously shut out of the farmers market scene. The benefit is twofold: low-income residents have access to healthier foods, and local farmers experience a bump in revenue from a previously untapped source. To expand the appeal and the reach, OXCM Director Betsy Chapman identified avenues to start a matching program for SNAP users to begin this fall. Once established, SNAP users will receive “double dollars” to multiply the amount of fresh produce they can buy with SNAP benefits. “We are excited to partner with the Ameri-
can Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation and Wholesome Wave, a national nonprofit that helps underserved consumers make healthier food choices, to initiate our SNAP matching program,” Chapman said. “They will assist with technical support and outreach training so we can implement best practices from around the country while identifying what works best in Lafayette County. OXCM also joined United Way’s roster of community partners working to make good health a priority, which will be a huge plus as we work to reach more citizens.” Thanks to a spring fundraiser hosted by chef John Currence and Lamar Lounge, $1,500 will provide foundational support for the matching program. Yokna Bottoms Farm raffled off a year’s CSA (community supported agriculture) share (a weekly box of produce for a family or individual), contributing an additional $420. This will make OXCM one
The Oxford City Market is open Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. until Nov. 24. This fall, the market moves from West Oxford Loop to the new pavilion at the corner of Bramlett Boulevard and University Avenue. Besides local produce, there are incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program shoppers and entertainment by musicians like Luke Fisher (bottom right).
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Weekly programs, such as the new Chef at the Market, help educate shoppers on affordable ways to eat seasonally. Local chefs like Cameron Bryant (pictured) from Ravine offer cooking demonstrations using ingredients found at the market. Also offered are activities designed for children excited about helping parents cook healthy meals.
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of the first markets among pilots in Tennessee and Mississippi to participate in AARP’s pool of partners using a $3.3 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to incentivize SNAP users to purchase fruits and vegetables locally, improving nutrition and health outcomes for low-income consumers. Oxford and Lafayette County residents can help support OXCM and its outreach programs by becoming regular OXCM shoppers and “Friend of the Market” sponsors and by attending fundraisers. Community support has become crucial, as city leaders declared the 2015 season would be the last to receive financial support from the city of Oxford. “We hope that people see, feel and taste our value to the community,” Chapman said. “Primarily we hope people shop and support our farmers. But also buying a T-shirt or even just a glass of watermelon-mint iced tea at the market supports our efforts to expand access to healthy food and educate the community about nutritious eating.” OXCM features weekly programming, including live music, yoga, crafts and on-site cooking demonstrations from local chefs such as Sean Adams of Honeybee Bakery, Cameron Bryant of Ravine and Corbin Evans of Oxford Canteen. Their presence has helped shoppers learn how to cook and plan meals based on what is in season. “Mississippi farmers markets are not going to have heat-loving okra in April or young, tender lettuce in the heat of summer,” Chapman said. “We started Chef at the Market to capture the spontaneity and creativity involved when one chooses to eat seasonally. Our chefs show up with salt, pepper, olive oil and not much else. They have no idea what ingredients they’ll be using until they get to the market, yet they come up with incredible dishes. OXCM shoppers have loved watching them in action, getting great recipe ideas and sampling their creations.” The Oxford City Market is open 3-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from April through November on West Oxford Loop. The market will move to the new pavilion underway on University Avenue once construction is complete. Visit oxfordcitymarket.com for more information or contact Betsy Chapman at 662-832-7257.
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School was out for summer, but that didn’t mean children took a break from education. Students of all ages rocked out, ate healthy, labored on farms and explored nature while learning important lessons outside the classroom. WRITTEN BY Kate Lechler PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
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students (opposite page) Wesley Webb (on keyboard) and Winn Bridgers (standing). Back row, Hassell Wilkinson (seated in front) with Carter Wilkes (holding drumsticks) and Lilly Gray. This page, clockwise from top left, Keelan Case (left) of the Wingits with Professor Silas Reed (right); Davis Whitwell of the Wingits; the end of summer concert at Proud Larry’s; Lilly Gray; Henry Milton of the Mannish Boys.
aking music lessons can conjure childhood thoughts of painful hours of forced practice and stern instructors. That’s one reason Tad Wilkes and business partners Lydia and Carter Myers started Roxford University, to teach students how exciting performing music can be. Wilkes, a singer/songwriter, is the dean of Roxford University, which opened in April to put an innovative twist on music lessons. Children take individual lessons on the instrument of their choice, but when they participate in Roxford, they are grouped into rock bands to learn how to perform together. “Having them work as a team gives the kids a sense of accountability,” Wilkes said. “They also learn what it’s like to be in a band and how different instruments work together.” In June and July, Roxford ran two-week camps where bands practiced classics like Nirvana’s Come as You Are and Cheap Trick’s I Want You to Want Me. Innovation was encouraged. Davis Whitwell, 15, worked with Roxford professors to create her own arrangement of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love. Drummer Henry Hyneman, 11, enjoyed August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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Oxford Wonder Walks Opposite page (from left) Connor Bannon, Walker Gatlin and Eamon Boyle explore
Thacker Mountain Trails on a Wonder Walk. This page, Connor Bannon (top left) climbs a tree and Logan Bannon (bottom right) plays with tree bark found on a walk.
the contemporary selections. “I loved being able to come together and make music, and play something that people liked,” he said. The summer sessions culminated with a concert at Proud Larry’s, where children played to a packed house. Kent Jackson, the father of Roxford drum student Charles, 12, said seeing his son perform at Larry’s was a highlight. “I was so proud when I saw him onstage, rocking out,” he said. Amanda Hyneman, mother of Henry, echoed Kent’s feeling of excitement for the show. “From the hair and makeup to the green room and the stage, the kids felt like rock stars,” she said. Wilkes said the performance is crucial to the Roxford philosophy. “We wanted to make music accessible, to teach kids fundamentals. But we also wanted to teach self-confidence.” For the students, such as Charles, the philosophy came second to fun. “I can’t wait to start my next semester,” he said. While Roxford students were busy rocking out, other children ventured outdoors to listen to nature’s musicians, the cicadas, and explore the world around them. On many Tuesday or Thursday mornings, Katie Boyle leads groups of toddlers on interactive, educational walks on Thacker Mountain Trails. Boyle came up with the idea for Wonder Walks when she left her position as education director of Strawberry Plains Audubon Center to be home with her son, Eamon, 4, and daughter, Connolly Jean, 10 months. “I could see how growing up at Audubon affected Eamon positively, so I wanted to create a program to inspire him and other kids to be outside,” Boyle said. With this in mind, she began leading informal hikes through the Oxford Moms and Tots group. In March, Boyle decided to develop those hikes into an eight-week curriculum. With her as their guide, the small students explored the natural world and witnessed the life cycle of animals and plants. They learned how to identify native species like funnel spiders, lacewing larvae, sassafras and even poison ivy. “One of the best things about it for kids is that they start to feel like nature is their own,” Boyle said. Student Athena Delauter, 5, said she loved the class because Boyle made learning “lots August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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of fun” with activities like hide-and-seek and making leaf imprints with Play-Doh. Athena’s mother, Marie Ann, said that she noticed her daughter enjoying the outdoors. “It’s a great chance for them to get muddy, be a little loud, explore and be a kid,” Marie Ann said. Fun and learning was also a summer theme for Oxford High School Food Club members. Organized by Good Food for Oxford Schools Program Director Sunny Young, Food Club is a place where high school students learn where the food on their school tray comes from and work with the school’s food service team to make food healthier. Oxford High School senior Jordan Repka, 17, said that the club has been inspirational. “I have learned to play an active role in a healthy society by participating in our school garden,” Repka said. Over the summer, club members maintained that garden, planted with help from Students for a Greener Campus, a University of Mississippi student organization. The students grew carrots, cabbage and kale, and used the food to cook meals for the club. In addition, Repka joined senior Faridah Salau, 16, to represent OHS in the Rooted in Community Food Justice Youth Summit, held in Detroit July 15-19. The summit, planned and led entirely by high school students, featured workshops, activism events, and chances to make and eat healthy food. “When you give youth power, they’ll surprise you with how they respond,” Young said. This was the second time that OHS students have participated in the summit. Two years ago, two students attended a summit in Los Angeles. This year, Repka and Salau enjoyed meeting people from across the country and sharing ideas for how teens can improve the environment by changing food systems in schools. They came back with ideas for rallying more Oxford youth around food justice. “We want to get involved in more community service projects,” Repka said, adding that the club has grown in one year “because our fellow classmates want to join in the fun.”
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Yokna Bottoms Farm Interns
(from left) Ethan Norvell and Hunter Barr with Austin Keating (far right). Third from left, Will Bunch, a part-time summer volunteer. The interns help harvest certified naturally grown organic produce, which is sold at the Oxford City Market and the Mid-Town Farmers Market and is available through CSA shares.
Planting vegetables and growing healthy food was also the mission of college students Austin Keating, Hunter Barr and Ethan Norvell. They spent their summer working as interns at Yokna Bottoms Farm, a community supported agriculture farm started by Doug Davis, a University of Mississippi professor. The three men lived and worked together on the farm, opting to dig in the dirt rather than sit indoors in front of a computer screen. They answered a few questions about their experience.
enjoyed the people I meet on farms.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THIS INTERNSHIP? I was looking for something to do related to farming. I had some interest in the South. Being from the north, I wanted to get a taste for a different part of the country. They are polar opposites culturally. HARDEST PART OF THE JOB? Hoeing MOST REWARDING PART OF THE JOB? Hoeing FAVORITE VEGETABLE: Okra
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LOCAL FOOD SCENE? The Oxford area has some very scenic
NAME: AUSTIN KEATING, 18 HOMETOWN: Essex, Mass. SCHOOL: University of Chicago PREVIOUS FARM EXPERIENCE: I’ve worked on
country, and the town is really pleasant. The food at the markets is unbelievable, and it’s great to see the community so connected with the people producing their food.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO FARM WORK? I like food, working with my hands and have always
NAME: HUNTER BARR, 20 HOMETOWN: Reelsville, Ind.
organic farms since I was 12 years old.
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SCHOOL: Colorado Mountain College PREVIOUS FARM EXPERIENCE: My time here at
Yokna Bottoms has been my first experience working on a farm. HOW DID YOU END UP WITH THIS JOB? I live in Oxford, and I had heard about the farm. I came to volunteer, and they offered me the internship. WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO FARM WORK? I like being outside, and I also like eating good food. HARDEST PART OF THE JOB? The hardest part of the job is hoeing. MOST REWARDING PART OF THE JOB? Hoeing is also the most rewarding part of the job. FAVORITE VEGETABLE: Potatoes WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OXFORD? I like the music around Oxford and also all the nice people involved in the local food scene (and the food).
NAME: ETHAN NORVELL, 22 HOMETOWN: Rienzi, Miss. SCHOOL: Mississippi State University PREVIOUS FARM EXPERIENCE: Taking care
of the yard and gardening from an early age. When I was in junior high school I began to try to start plants from seed and sell them to local community members. My grandma has always had a large summer garden, so I’ve helped with that through the years. My Poppa from the other side of my family lives on a old farm and has grown hay and beans and crops such as those through my lifetime that I’ve had the privilege to work with him on.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO FARM WORK?
There’s a sense of independence. I know that the skills I’m developing and learning can help me throughout life. I know I can always feed myself. HOW DID YOU LAND THIS INTERNSHIP? I applied to work with the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network as summer intern, and they hooked me up with Yokna Bottoms. HARDEST PART OF THE JOB? The hardest part of this job, like any job for me, is knowing that what I’m doing is worth it. This sounds ironic in contrast to my answer for “why I’m attracted to farm work,” but I find myself often asking if this is what I should be doing, and then having to encourage myself that it is, whether in ways I’m aware of, or ways I’ve never even thought of. MOST REWARDING PART OF THE JOB? On top of the fact that we have a direct supply of fresh food at any given time, the most rewarding part of the job is relationships with people. This covers a lot of ground, but anything from talking to people at the market to just us interns chatting out in the field while we’re sweating in the blazing sun is rewarding to me. What can I say? I’m a person and I was meant to be with people. FAVORITE VEGETABLE: The onion. Well, technically, I’m a big fan of all the alliums: onions, garlic, and their wild cousins that we tend to have in all the yards in Mississippi.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LOCAL FOOD SCENE? It’s pretty cool to get orders from the
local restaurants and know that within a few hours after I’ve harvested something it will be finely coerced into a wonderful dish.
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Form Meets Function A mother-daughter duo with a passion for pleasing and practical interiors say curating their antiques booths provides them a chance to spend quality time together and guides the design of their own houses. WRITTEN BY Lanie Anderson | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
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ary-Kathryn Herrington and her mother, Kathy Millner, have always been close, even though they now live in different cities. They like finding reasons to get together for more than the occasional visit, such as Mother’s Day or birthdays. For the last five years, they’ve had plenty of opportunities. The two own Rambling Road Interiors, which has space inside Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall. The family business is a blend of their styles, which include an affinity for masculine fabrics and cowhide rugs. “Rambling Road is a conglomeration of things that we both like,” Herrington said. “We have similar tastes, but our houses are very different. Mom’s house is more traditional, and I really love industrial things, so we’ve tried to stick with rustic and industrial pieces.” Their booths boast a collection of eclectic pieces, such as mirrors made from the siding of an eighteen-wheeler, cows painted on wood that favor Andy Warhol’s pop art, children’s school posters and other funky or repurposed items. Millner and Herrington opened Rambling Road Interiors in July 2010 at Tin Pan Alley in Taylor, Miss. Their goal was not to start a long-term business but to simply purge Herrington’s garage of some pieces they had purchased but no longer needed for her new home in Oxford after she graduated from the University of Mississippi. “If we could just make $100, we thought it was better than things just sitting in the garage,” said Millner, who lives in Memphis. “Since then, Rambling Road Interiors has blossomed. Every month, we sold more and more, and five years later, here we are.” Herrington and Millner often share the business demands of Rambling Road. Herrington has two part-time jobs and mainly manages the finances. Millner, who is retired, has more time for trips to auctions and flea markets in search of unique pieces, which she and Herrington call junking. She also occasionally finds pieces on the back roads of Arkansas, where she and her husband own a second home. “I called Mary-Kathryn one day and said, ‘You know I’ve bought the last two pieces on the
Kathy Millner and her daughter Mary-Katherine Herrington own Rambling Road Interiors. Their personal styles are reflected in the items they purchase for their antiques booths, and of course for their homes. Herrington prefers a more rustic look, which can be seen throughout her Oxford house (pictured).
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way to Arkansas, so why don’t we name [the business] Rambling Road?’” Millner said. “She liked that, so it stuck.” That’s when Herrington’s husband, Lewis, a graphic designer, designed the logo with a bicycle for Rambling Road Interiors. The women also refer to him as the “muscle” of the business, as he often constructs wooden backdrops for their booths and moves the bigger pieces into and out of their space. At home, Herrington said she and her husband describe their style as mixing form and function. For example, a garage door hangs above their dining room table and serves as an entrance to the screened-in porch, and pieces
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of metal roofing line their bathroom shower. In the same way, Millner and Herrington play with the function of a piece when decorating the booth for Rambling Road Interiors, where a chemistry test tube might become a vase or a rolling countertop from an old factory might serve as a kitchen island. “I can’t tell you how many times we’ve carried stuff into Sugar Magnolia, and people have asked, ‘What are you going to do with that?’” Herrington said. “But I enjoy creating a space that’s kind of a conversation piece.” They said being in business together has strengthened their relationship. “Rambling Road has allowed us to go on
some really fun trips together,” Herrington said. “We call them ‘adventures’ that we get into with each other, and nobody will ever know the silly things we’ve done or the laughs we’ve had loading a trailer.” In fact, the profit from Rambling Road Interiors often goes toward another one of Millner and Herrington’s “adventures.” “It’s been very rewarding that we’ve earned enough money to take a trip or do something to Mary-Kathryn’s house or mine,” Millner said. “We never set out for this to be a big business; we started it because we were having fun.” Follow Rambling Road on Instagram @ramblingroadinteriors.
Herrington says form and function are important to her both as an owner of Rambling Road Interiors and as a homeowner. A garage door helps marry her kitchen and dining room with the screened-in porch. Open shelving shows off her pretty collection of plates and glasses and allows them to be easily accessible.
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Mary and David Shaw’s miniature petting zoo brings joy not only to their home but also to many area children, who delight in petting the miniature horses, goats, pigs and more. WRITTEN BY Melanie Crownover PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem
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Animal lover Mary Shaw holds one of her fluffy bunnies. Right, her husband, David, unloads hay bales for his wife’s barnyard pets. The animals require a lot of care. They have an early morning feeding schedule and an afternoon routine, but Mary doesn’t mind the work. In addition to spending time with all her creatures, she enjoys sharing them with local children. The animals are a regular attraction at the Oxford Park Commission Easter egg hunt, at birthday parties and sometimes at Willie Price Lab School, where Mary teaches.
Now David lives in a zoo. Or at least, there’s one in his backyard. After years of collecting the pets she wished for as a small-town California girl, Mary has her little lamb plus 15 miniature horses, one donkey, six pot-bellied pigs, three goats, two ducks, a couple of bunnies and a few barn cats and dogs that make up her happy menagerie of 36 animals. Some came from exotic pet and horse auctions; others were gifts from family friends. Many even found the Shaws’ 6-acre sanctuary on their own. “Our two labs just showed up one day in the yard last fall. We checked with the humane society and put up signs to find their owners, but they stuck around even when we let them run free. Animals find us and just don’t leave. I think it’s because they know right off they’ll be loved and cared for,” Mary said. Caring for her animals begins around 5 a.m. for Mary, who is a teaching assistant at Willie Price Lab School at the University of Mississippi. Before leaving for work, she has a list of barn chores and hungry mouths to feed.
“Even on the weekend, if the donkey doesn’t get his breakfast by 5:30 a.m., he starts braying,” she said. “Most people wake up to a cup of coffee, maybe a few minutes sitting out on the porch after they get ready. I’m out loving on and feeding my animals.” When she gets home in the afternoon, she goes back to the barn to feed and bring everyone in for the night – sometimes enlisting David’s weather expertise as the county emergency management director to make sure everyone is in from the rain or covered with blankets for the cold. The only thing Mary loves more than caring for the animals is sharing her little zoo with the world. Whenever members of the community call, the Shaws load up Bambi the goat and others into horse trailers for events ranging from birthday parties to the annual Oxford Park Commission Easter egg hunt. She even sometimes brings her smaller animals to Willie Price and other local schools upon request for the students. The children enjoy miniature pony rides,
grooming the goats and horses and, of course, just petting the animals. David helps, even though he admits his love for the animals may not quite measure up to that of his wife. “I try to make it very clear when we go out that this is Mary’s zoo, these are Mary’s animals,” he said. But when he gets to see how happy it makes his wife, it makes all the hard work and caretaking worth it for both of them. “When I lead those horses around for the kids to ride, it all makes sense,” he said. “It’s easy to forget that most children these days have never been up close to a goat or pig. There’s something very satisfying about seeing such amazed faces when they get next to these.” “Small children and animals are my two favorite things in the world, and you can’t go wrong with putting those two together,” Mary said. “It really is a zoo around here. This is a full-time job. Most people think I’m crazy for doing it, but if you could see those kids’ smiles, you’d understand why.” Email maryfshaw55@gmail.com or call 662-832-1526 for more information. August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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The Oxford City Market, Gaining Ground and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council hosted a homemade jam competition and pancake dinner at the Powerhouse on June 25 to benefit the Oxford City Market.
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The second annual Pine Valley Music and Arts Festival was held May 16 in Water Valley, Miss. The event had more than 1,000 attendees and featured two stages, with performances by 16 bands, 53 artists’ booths, food and more.
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The Oxford Newcomers Club Luau was held on May 13 at Foxfire Ranch. The club, whose mission is to welcome new residents to Oxford through various social activities, provided food and music by Cadillac Funk at its annual end-of-year party.
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A memorial benefit honoring Cpl. Justin S. Haynes, an Oxford native and U.S. Marine who died in a car accident earlier this year, was held May 16 at Rafters Bar and Grill. Proceeds from the event benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.
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The Cannon Motors/Lafayette-Oxford-University two-man scramble was held June 27-28 at the Ole Miss Golf Course. The two-day golf tournament benefited the L.O.U. Ole Miss Club scholarship endowment for local youth and included dinner and cash prizes.
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The Oxford Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority held its Jabberwock Pageant May 8 at the North Oxford Baptist Church. The pageant consisted of junior and senior high school girls and focused on positive attitude, leadership skills and spiritual awareness.
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Local artists Lauren Banquer, Jonathan Kent Adams, Hannah McCormick, Lauren Dayan, Claire Whitehurst and Allie Billmeyer hosted an art show May 15 at Whitehurst’s home. The artists displayed and sold their art, and a silent auction was held.
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The third annual Firecracker Bash was held July 3 at the Lyric. The fundraiser for the after-school tutoring and mentoring program Leap Frog included a Mr. and Mrs. America fundraising contest, music by the Memphis Bouffants, a silent auction and food.
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events Independence Day Celebrations View more event photos @ invitationoxford.com.
The Lafayette-Oxford-University 4th of July children’s parade was held on the Square. Other celebrations included the Stars and Stripes Classic 5K race, children’s games in the Grove and PMQ magazine’s Slice of Americana Pizza Competition at the Powerhouse.
AnnaBelle and Jacqueline Little
Ella and Emma Katherine Reeder
Lainey and Henley Kemp
Jeff Hanley, Kari Mullins, Cyd Dunlap, Jenn Petermann and Clementine Bedsworth
Ansley and Stacy Shoaf with Presley Thomas and Abby Shoaf
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Charles and Stacy Cassio
Chloe and Grace Bridge with Gracie Browning and Lily Fisk
Yulia, Anya and Viktor Burlaka
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Madysin, Raivin, Allieson and Chiquita Walls
Carissa, Matt and Madison Strum
Anna Katherine and Matt Taylor
Olive, JT, Noah and Afton Thomas
Tim and Andrea Christ
Clay, Liv and Sadie Bell Moore
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DAWKINS FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC, P.A.
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and by Curtis & Terry
It’s Where... Learning is fun.
Your child can grow in a nurturing setting. 200 OUS Drive 662.234.2200
Curtis is available on Thursdays to help with your shade selection or help with a custom lamp made from your vessels.
Can be seen at Sugar Magnolia booth #7
662.234.6330
Your child has challenging curriculum and enrichment programs. Your child uses the latest technology and facilities.
It’s Oxford University School.
Oxford University School admits students of any race, color, creed, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Oxford University School does not discriminate basedon race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Sugar Magnolia Now Accepting Fall Registration! Dance, Gymnastics, Unique Combo Classes of Dance & Gymnastics Non-competitive Cheerleading, Tiny Tots Triple Threat (acting, singing, dancing) Baton Twirling & Boys Tumbling
Classes starting August 10th Call or email to register 662.236.1032 • dixiedanceandtumble@gmail.com
Come watch our cheerleaders in the grove as they cheer on the Rebels! Present this ad for $5 off fall registration
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*Sibling discounts available
Class schedules can be found at: DI X I E DA NCE A N D T U M BL E .COM
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RECEPTION FOR FRESH PAINT: PAINTING THE MISSISSIPPI LANDSCAPE
James Mott and Allison Turner
Frank and Natalie Estrada with Paul Gandy
HERMITAGE GARDENS ALZHEIMER’S MEMORY WALK
Wilda Darden, Janis Baker, June Malone and Doris Embry
John Kelly and Jessica Ware
AMERICAN IDOL AUDITIONS
Kennedy, Thalia and Khadesha Morgan with Shancea Holder ROXFORD UNIVERSITY CONCERT
Kathleen Lott and Brandon Rodgers
Dustin and Haley Barber with Natasha Arnold and Jacob Lively
Brianna and Danny Strange
Tyeler Bryant, Terri Stokes, Dean Wright, Dustin Bryant and Joanna Spieuzza
OXFORD U14 GIRLS SOCCER CLUB RECOGNITION
Winn Bridgers, Keelan Case, Merrick McCool, Oxford U12 Girls Soccer Club with Mayor Pat Davis Whitwell, Preston Huggins and Lilly Gray Patterson and board of aldermen members
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2015 State Champions Oxford U14 Girls Soccer Club
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MOVIES AND MUSIC IN AVENT PARK
Flyn, Katie and Falkner Flesher
Mary Ella and Bentley Hynum with John Komas
DELTA KAPPA EPSILON REUNION
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Henry Sanders and Lyman Aldrich with Jill and David Hervey
Gerald and Brinkley Gaia
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Kristina, Preston and Tyson Phillips
Richie Burnette and Reggie Holley
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Brookdale Senior Living
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Doing a Better Job for Over 65 Years!
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Rentals • Set Up • Take Down Storage • Beverage & Ice Delivery Concierge Services • Pet Sitting 24 hour Pet Care • Cleaning Services Property Management
Small and large events across North Mississippi Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners 662-534-3250 New Albany, MS
Weekly Rentals & Game Weekend Rentals
Several properties available featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms Inquire about great discounts when you rent for all 7 home games! August 2015 | INVITATION OXFORD
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INVITATION Oxford COMING SEPTEMBER 2015 Look forward to Oxford’s annual Football and Fashion issue featuring Grove attire, fabulous tailgate spreads, Ole Miss playmakers, game-day traditions and more. For advertising information, contact Cindy Semmes at (662) 701-8070 or cindy@invitationoxford.com.
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OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT RETIREMENT RECEPTION
REGENTS SCHOOL OF OXFORD GRADUATION
Deanie Calhoon, Shannon Robbins and Keri Jo Finnie
Daniel Brummett, Holly Prather, Bette Roberts, Nate McManus and Noah Lackey
Tiffany and Ida Southern with Eddie Frank and Stephanie Reynolds
OXFORD PIECEMAKERS
Jane Roy and Glynna McKendree
LAFAYETTE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SWAP
Charlotte Propes and Marianna Ochs
Joy Rowsey and Carmen Riggan
ANDRZEJ MACIEJEWSKI’S V.I.P. PORTRAIT GALLERY
MY MICHELLE’S SUMMER DINNER SERIES
Gina Matthews, Michelle Love, Marly Charles Matthews, Wanda Rounsaville and Wilson Matthews
Lena Snow and Jennifer Langford
Adielaide Chapman, Sue Hodge, Anne Kossman and Julie Levanway
Julie Sample, Lynda Bodenheimer, Diane Lowry, Gayle Henry and Kathy Hanes
Martha Kelley and Barbera Liddon
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I AM OXFORD Adrian S hipman
INTERVIEWED BY Meaghin Burke | PHOTOGRAPHED BY Joe Worthem Oxford School District Citizen of the Year Adrian Shipman is active in promoting Initiative 42, a citizen-driven ballot initiative to fully fund public education in Mississippi. Her two children are Oxford School District students. Q: What is Initiative 42? A: Initiative 42 says that students have a constitutional right to adequate education, using standards previously established by the legislature. If 42 passes [on Nov. 3], then there will not be a debate every legislative session over whether school will be fully funded. Q: How did you get involved? A: When I heard about the ballot initiative, I got involved during the signature-collecting process. The petition was signed by more than 200,000 citizens from every Mississippi county. Q: Then what happened? A: We found out the legislature put an alternative to Initiative 42 on the Nov. 3 ballot. We believe this legislative alternative – called 42-A – is a ploy to confuse voters. We wanted to challenge the unclear language of 42-A. An individual had to bring the lawsuit, and I said, “I can absolutely do that.” It’s upsetting. This is the first time in history state legislators have put an alternative to a citizen’s initiative on a ballot. Q: What motivates you? A: My mother was a special education teacher and a school administrator before she retired. She was passionate about public education. I see how much our parent-teacher organizations, the Oxford Foundation, and our teachers are working, and it’s amazing to me how hard we have to work to get our teachers and children what they deserve. I watched my mother scrimp to make things work, and 30 years later, things are still the same. The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments about the language of 42-A on June 9. The decision had not been announced at press time. Visit 42forbetterschools.org for more info.
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We would like to thank our St. Jude Children's Hospital Gift Basket Sponsors!
• Belles and Beaus • Square Books • Lily Pad • Rib Cage • Material Girl’s • Indigo’s • Maison Weiss • Visit Oxford • Neilson’s • Abner’s • Holli’s Sweet Tooth • Amy Head-Make Up • Katerine Beck • Chaney’s • Lulu’s • Oxford T-Shirt Co. • Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory
Join Baptist North Mississippi for a
Family Health & Wellness Fair Saturday, August 22, 2015 9 am – noon Oxford Conference Center
Healthy Oxford Fun Run/Walk/Bike Ride starts at 8:30 am Children’s Health and Wellness vendors including: • Ambulance, Fire Truck and Helicopter Tours • Bike Rodeo and Safety Checks • Child, Car Seat, Drug Awareness and Fire Safety • Door Prizes • Free Screenings – Dental, Developmental, Hearing and Vision • Health and Nutritional Information • Hotdogs and Snacks
NEW this year – Adult Health and Wellness vendors including: • Fitness Demos • Free Health Screenings • Wellness Resource Education and Information All giveaways will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 662-232-8109 or visit northmiss.baptistonline.org.
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