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CONTENTS AUGUST 2012 • VOLUME 6
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48 HOG & HOMINY Patrons find a place to love with pizzas hot from the oven
56 AT HOME WITH THE KELLYS
Bringing the World Back Home The Kellys, Hernando residents and founding members of Longview Point Baptist Heights, explain how their travels have inspired their home design.
64 WHO’S WHO
A profile of leading individuals in Northwest Mississippi
| EVENTS | 15 THE YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SUMMER SOIREE 16 HERNANDO SUNSET ON THE SQUARE 17 KIX 106 SMOKIN’ SUMMER SHOWCASE CONCERT SERIES 18 THE MICAH DUKE-ST. JUDE TENNIS CLASSIC 20 FOOD TRUCK GARDEN PARTY 22 SPIRIT OF SRVS Photo by Terry Sweeney
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25 STYLE
Back-to-School
Start the year in style
31 LIVE WELL
The Ticking Time Bomb
A timely health exam proves life-saving
34 ON THE MONEY
So You Want to Start Your Own Business
Expert tips to get you on your way
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38 READER RECIPE
Blackberry Peach Crisp
Melanie Baker, Southaven
40 DINING OUT
Cruisin’ Kitchens
The food truck revolution is taking the Mid-South by storm.
82 TRAVEL
Take a Hike
Outdoor adventures abound on the Appalachian Trail
85 ENTERTAINING
Supper Club in the Park
A new destination for supper club
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Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Calendar 92 Outtake 96
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Click magazine debuts its first issue dedicated to those leading individuals whose multiple accomplishments make our region of the Mid-South a great place to call home. These exemplary citizens are not only recognized for their contributions to commerce and the community, but also for their outstanding leadership and character while holding their positions of responsibility. The list, found on page 64, was compiled through research, resident nominations and a series of in-depth interviews. While we profess this list is by no means all-encompassing, we did our best to include those we felt to be qualified. Also in this issue is a look at back-to-school fashion to honor those venturing into a new school year. For some reason, I’ve always found buying school supplies enjoyable. (That’s not to be confused with saying I loved the idea of going back to school.) In the movie, “You’ve Got Mail,” Tom Hanks’ character tells Meg Ryan’s character, Kathleen Kelly: “Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna’ buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” Alas, I’m not Meg Ryan and it’s not fall, but it nevertheless reminds me of going back to school. Be sure to read Lindsee Gentry’s article “Cruisin’ Kitchens,“ where she profiles several of the food truck entrepreneurs stepping up this culinary trend. Trucks serving pizza or tacos have fed downtowners for a while now; however the quality, variety and number of trucks have never been greater. And as this issue goes to print, our staff is already hard at work preparing for our September issue. Our new website is now online. To see what we have coming up next month, visit us at myclickmag.com.
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Nominations for next year’s Who’s Who List are now being accepted. Nominations can be delivered or mailed to Ph Publishing at 2445 Hwy. 51 South, Hernando, or emailed to Hallie@phpublishingllc.com. For questions, call the office: 662.429.6397. The deadline to submit nominations is June 1, 2013.
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Our cover this month was shot by photographer Michael Hensley. The photographer/attorney/pizza franchiser grew up around his father’s constant art projects which helped instill a deep appreciation for all forms of art. That passion stuck and today he is the owner of Digital Muse Media, a company specializing in photography, graphic design, campaign marketing, web design, and video. Hensley holds a degree in Architectural Engineering from University of Southern Miss as well as a law degree from the University of Mississippi. Hensley continues to practice law in his hometown of Hernando.
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Photographs from our feature story “Hog and Hominy” as well as “At Home With” were shot by frequent contributing photographer Terry Sweeney. With a career that spans over twenty years in the MidSouth, Sweeney’s areas of expertise include work for nearly all regional publications as well as commercial, advertising and architectural photography. Sweeney graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in Journalism. He is the owner of Sweeney South Commercial Photography, a full service photography studio in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which provides creative photographic concepts and solutions to local, regional and national clients.
Thompson
A Southern-born writer, Thompson has spent most of her life between Nashville and the Mississippi Delta. As a contributing editor for Click magazine, Thompson covers people and matters relevant to the Mid-South. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Thompson is also the owner of The Tenth Muse—a local professional writign and editing service. When Thompson isn’t writing, she is usually traveling, spending time with her children, climbing mountains, or tracking down the bands that still play real Rock and Roll. Read her feature story “At Home With” on page # of this issue.
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Mike Marino is a freelance magazine columnist, former managing editor of two Northwest newspapers and the past host of a rock and roll morning radio in San Francisco. Since leaving home at age 15, he has lived as a beach bum in Hawaii, on the streets in Haight Ashbury, Colorado and amidst the puffins of Bar Harbor, Maine where “chowdah” is king! In his spare time he is carving hiking sticks and creates nautical art from driftwood that embody the nautical spirit of the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. Marino is the author of four books.Read his story “Take A Hike” on page #.
Cassie
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A woman on the scene, photographer Cassie Smith photographs many of the events sponsored by Click magazine. This month, Smith attended the Young Leadership Council’s Summer Soiree held at Alchemy in Memphis. See photos of the event on page # . A Hernando native, Smith graduated from Ole Miss with a liberal arts degree and currently works as Public Relations Manager for The Baddour Center in Senatobia. Photography is one of her many hobbies, which include volunteering, reading, playing kickball and horseback riding.
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BENEFIT FOR THE MED FOUNDATION’S HEALTHY NEWBORN CAMPAIGN A crowd of about 80 young professionals gathered for a night of music, delicious food and socializing at Alchemy restaurant in Memphis. The event, co-chaired by Fox 13’s Lauren Johnson, celebrated the MED Foundation’s Healthy Newborn Campaign. Hosted on June 13, the affair raised money and awareness for premature babies. Photography by Cassie Smith.
PHOTOS: 1 Angie Pittman, Chris and Christina Wilhite and Jonathan Pittman 2 Lauren Johnson and Patrick Hendricks 3 Mike and Lori Turner Wilson 4 Nansa Catchings, Tai Stanback and Nika Jackson 5 Stacey Pipkin, Erin O’Dea, Jan Lentz and Andrea Schultz 6 Monica Wharton, Don and Karyn Hearn 7 Lauren Mabon, Lauryn Ware and Courtney Peasant 8 Brandy Sims and Christina Lenarduzzi 9 Clay Braggs and Olivia Prince-Griffin myclickmag.com | AUGUST 2012 15
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Country music fans braved the summer heat and relaxed while listening to the smooth sounds of cover band, Unkle Daddy. The group, locals of Memphis, played new and old country hits to kick off the Sunset on the Square summer concert series on June 7. The night was filled with dancing, singing and appetizing food from vendors on the square. The series ran every Thursday in June. Photography by Patty Mills.
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PHOTOS: 1 Unkle Daddy 2 Stephanie Vinzant and Mollie Darby 3 Brittany Presley and Ashley Puckett 4 Amelia Owen, Ellie Sartor, Jacob Holley, Ben Sartor and Keaton Lofton and Joy Rice 5 Kerry and Donnie Smith with Sebastian 6 Tiny Dancer 7 Maryn and Laurel Ludwig 8 Ty Owen carrying Murphy Owen 9 Charlie Grace, Stephanie and Jack Walley 10 Melanie Dupree and Lyla McAlexander
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KIX 106 SMOKIN’ SUMMER SHOWCASE CONCERT SERIES SNOWDEN GROVE AMPHITHEATER Kix 106 celebrated country music again this year with the Smokin’ Summer Showcase on June 7 at Snowden Grove Amphitheater. The six-week-long series commenced with Chris Cagle and The Farm as the premier acts. Concert-goers of all ages sang and danced along as they competed for a chance to win Gold Circle tickets and meet Craig Campbell and JT Hodges. Photography by Patty Mills.
PHOTOS: 1 Amy and Brad Hodges and Tonya Bailey 2 Cameron Collins and Brittny Madison 3 Greg Salisbury bringing Ryan Salisbury on stage at Chris’ request 4 Chris Cagle, Greg Salisbury, Ryan Salisbury 5 Frankie Robinson and DeAnna Yanrevich 6 Crowd 7 Tonya and Libby Buxton and Ellen Wynn 8 Chris Cagle
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THE MICAH DUKE-ST. JUDE TENNIS CLASSIC TUNICA NATIONAL GOLF AND TENNIS Tennis enthusiasts from all over Mississippi traveled to Tunica National Golf and Tennis June 1-3 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Micah Duke-St. Jude Tennis Classic raised $40,000 total for the hospital. Competitors enjoyed hours of tennis as well as music and food. Photography by Patty Mills.
PHOTOS: 1 Josh and Leigh Dunlap & Courtney and Scott Young 2 Samantha and Neil Williams 3 Jeff and Tina Martin 4 Randy Cannon 5 Scott and Laura Black 6 Dianne Cannon, Micah and Heidi Duke 7 Greg and Cynthia Hollingsworth
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FOOD TRUCK GARDEN PARTY MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN Mid-Southerners with a love for the outdoors celebrated the work of the Memphis Food Truckers Alliance and the Botanic Garden on June 20. The event featured live music from the Metrognomes, a bar and food from the trucks, themselves. Members and non-members of the garden alike made the inaugural event one to remember. The party also spotlighted The Roots, a membership group of professionals who appreciate horticulture and socializing at the garden. Photography by Lisa Chapman.
PHOTOS: 1 Linea Wyatt and Kristen Larkins 2 Sophie Edwards and Rachel Franklin 3 Caroline Harrison and Chris Kelly 4 Sarah Ella, Roger, Airey and Campbell Cole 5 Sally Pace, Hallie McKay and Mary Alice Rulleman 6 Jason and Samantha Ripper 7 Truck Sunset 8 Leslie, Brad, Evie and Ally Hines 9 Katherine Veazey and Katherine Barzizza myclickmag.com | AUGUST 2012 21
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SPIRIT OF SRVS KICK-OFF AND BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Supporters of SRVS, a local United Way agency, relived the enchanting story of Xanadu at the Playhouse on the Square on July 8. This afternoon of dancing and a DJ, wine tasting and unveiling of the Spirit of SRVS commemorative artwork helped kick off the annual Spirit of SRVS benefit. The benefit is being hosted on August 25 and helps more than 800 Mid-Southerners with disabilities. Photography by Lisa Chapman.
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The Ticking Time Bomb Specialized Surgery Saves a Judge’s Life
LIVE WELL
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udge Percy Lynchard knows first-hand what it feels like to have heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the U.S. “I was waking up at night with chest pains,” he explains. “I didn’t know if I was getting old or getting worn out. I realized quickly it was serious, and I needed to get my heart checked by a specialist.” After much encouragement from his family, he went to Memphis Heart Clinic, now Stern Cardiovascular Foundation, where cardiologist Dr. Stevan Himmelstein suggested a heart catheterization after several tests showed warning signs. During the procedure at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, Dr.
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season, I realized how serious the condition was. My heart was a ticking bomb.” Lynchard now has two heart stents that are keeping his heart pathways open. After the procedure, he was back on the bench within 30 days and duck hunting just in time for opening season. He’s also changed his lifestyle to get his heart healthier. “I’ve lost 43 pounds with a lot of diet and exercise,” says Lynchard. “Light weights plus the treadmill is what I like to do. My wife and I are members of Club 24, and we go four to five times a week.” He says this experience taught him that diet and exercise are just the beginning.
“I’ve learned if you have signs of a heart attack, and if it’s not dealt with quickly, it can be the end,” he says. “Even if you have no family history of heart disease or heart problems, I recommend going to Stern Cardiovascular Foundation to get your heart checked, and go to Baptist DeSoto if you need any heart procedures. I have all the confidence in the world with Stern and Baptist because they saved my life.” According to Dr. Wolf, Mississippi leads the nation in heart disease, but men aren’t the only ones at risk. “Men are at greater risk of heart disease than pre-menopausal women,” he explains. “However, once past menopause, a woman’s risk is similar to a man’s.” Age is an important risk factor in developing cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that 87 percent of people who have coronary heart disease are 60 and older. At the same time, the risk of stroke
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doubles every decade after age 55. Baptist DeSoto offers open-heart surgery and a number of other cardiovascular services, and the emergency department’s heart attack response rate is, on average, 30 minutes faster than the national best practice benchmark. “With more than 1,950 employees, we dedicate each day toward raising the standard in clinical excellence,”
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James Huffman, Baptist DeSoto’s administrator and CEO, says. “It is our goal not only to treat the medical health conditions of those who entrust us with their care, but also be a trusted health care resource within the communities we serve.” For a quarter of a century, Baptist DeSoto has given patients across northwest Mississippi a place to find quality, specialized care. Opened in 1988, it continues to be recognized for quality outcomes. It was named No. 1 for cardiology services in Mississippi in 2012 by HealthGrades, an independent ratings company, was designated as a “top performing” hospital in 2011 by U.S. News & World Report, and was selected as the Hospital of the Year by the Mississippi Nurses’ Association in 2010.
For more information about heart disease or to make an appointment contact Baptist DeSoto Hospital at 662.772.4000 or visit desoto.baptistonline.org.
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So You Want to Start Your Own Business A step-by-step guide to making it happen
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here is no doubt about it—small business is the backbone of our economy. For those that own and operate small businesses, there is nothing small about them. It’s hard work, late nights and early mornings. It takes an enduring drive to succeed, no matter what might get in the way. And when success is found, these small businesses often become the family income providers for generations to come or they become the grass roots of the large corporations of tomorrow. Many people ask what exactly is needed when applying for a small business loan to start a new business. Obliviously, there are varying situations to just about every business and lending opportunity; however, in the community banking world, these are the five “must haves” for any lending relationship to begin.
A detailed business plan including past education, work history, and market research Many find frustration in gathering both personal and professional materials and disclosing it during the lending process. However, the nature of today’s lending environment calls for a thorough understanding to whom we are lending money and by what means will the borrowed funds be paid back.
Pro forma business financial statements and cash flows A solid and well-researched business plan is just the start of the process. A track record of success and being able to execute the plan is the next step. You must be able to answer the simple yet complicated question: How will the business make money?
Current personal financial statements, past three years tax returns and a positive credit history
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This may feel intrusive and as the old saying goes, “I don’t like it any more than you do.” That being said, regulations and credit underwriters require banks to fully understand the financial standing of their clients before lending to them. Having a healthy financial statement and positive credit history are very important; lenders want to know that the money they lend is going where it is supposed to go.
Cash on hand for equity requirements (typically 20%) and cash available for working capital needs In any industry, cash is king. How are you going to cover initial expenses for payroll (if you have employees other than yourself), office supplies, insurance, taxes, legal fees, etc.? Even if the potential loan covers equipment, facilities, land and other items, you will still need cash
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to perform the day-to-day operations. Lenders supply capital to get businesses going; however, they do not supply the cash to pay the operational bills.
Collateral summary In today’s lending environment, collateral is a key component of measuring the level of risk exposure a bank is willing to accept on a particular project. Depending on the size and complexity of the loan, an individual should be prepared to summarize and submit some form of collateral to help balance out the risk to the lender. This “skinin-the-game” from the borrower is essential in not only getting a loan, but also in protecting the lender from a catastrophic loss, business failure or unexpected crises. Does all of this sound intimidating? It really shouldn’t if you are prepared and have a well thought out business plan with a track record of execution. If you are in the market for a business loan or just simply have an idea that has potential, an experienced community banker can be a great advisor because they have most likely seen various type of businesses during their careers. Even if you don’t borrow from one, most should be open to discussing your plans with you and providing you options for consideration. So if you want to start a small business, your community banker is a great place to start the conversation.
Shawn Clayton is DeSoto Division President of Renasant Bank. For more information on how to secure a loan for your small business, visit him at 6890 Cockrum Street in Olive Branch or give him a call at 662.893.0065. $
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Blackberry Peach Crisp
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Blackberry Peach Crisp Recipe courtesy of Melanie Baker, Southaven
SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS CRISP MIXTURE: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. butter FRUIT MIXTURE: 3 cups blackberries 2 cups peaches, pealed, pitted, and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 - 1 tsp. almond extract butter a 2 qt. baking dish.
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Mix flour, oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a food processor. 3. Add butter and process until mixture comes together. 4. Mix blackberries, peaches, sugar, and almond extract together in a separate bowl. 5. Pour fruit mixture into buttered baking dish and cover with crisp mixture. 6. Bake for 50 minutes or until bubbly. 7. Top with vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream.
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DINING OUT | Story by Lindsee Gentry | Photography by Lisa Chapman |
A new generation of chuck wagons is sweeping Southerners off their feet.
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ECENT LEGISLATION IN MEMPHIS HAS SPARKED THE GROWTH OF MOBILE RESTAURANTS OF ALL KINDS. FROM TAMALES TO BISON BURGERS, FOOD LOVERS OF ALL AGES ARE EXPERIENCING THE FOOD TRUCK REVOLUTION. AS PRESIDENT OF THE MEMPHIS FOOD TRUCK ASSOCIATION, TAYLOR BERGER HOPES THAT THE GROUP CAN SERVE AS A “MINI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE” FOR FOOD TRUCKS AND CONSUMERS. OVER 20 TRUCKS OPERATE WEEKLY, TRAVELING ACROSS THE CITY TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS. NEXT TIME YOUR LOOKING FOR A NEW LUNCH SPOT OR CATERING COMPANY, CONSIDER A CHEF THAT COMES TO YOU. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF FOOD TRUCKS, VISIT MEMPHISFOODTRUCKERS.ORG.
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FUEL CAFÉ Offering a variety of entrees for meat lovers, vegans or vegetarians, Fuel Café now offers fresh food for those on the go. The menu made popular by the local restaurant started in 2010, includes favorites like the bison burger, chicken tacos and breakfast burritos. Owner Erik Proveaux says Fuel prides itself on bringing fresh food, made on the truck, to the streets of Memphis. The truck can be found at events like Live at the Garden, the Levitt Shell and at the farmers market. Fuel also caters private parties and special events. For more information about the truck’s location, check out fuelcafememphis.com or follow them on twitter, @FuelFoodTruck.
REVIVAL SOUTHERN FOOD COMPANY
FUEL College friends turned entrepreneurs with the opening of Revival PRIDES ITSELF ON Southern Food Company. The pair, Adam Bettis and Crash BRINGING FRESH FOOD, Hetchcox, is not new to the food industry and have MADE ON THE TRUCK, TO dreamed of opening their own place for years. Once THE STREETS OF MEMPHIS. the law permitted, the duo took the leap, purchasing REVIVIAL SOUTHERN FOOD a truck, revamping it and testing the market. They COMPANY FINDS SUCCESS WITH found success with classic Southern recipes, prepared CLASSIC SOUTHERN RECIPES, fresh daily. The ever-changing menu features crowd pleasPREPARED FRESH ers such as Krispy Kreme bread pudding with caramel sauce as well DAILY. as dirty fries. Revival is on the road 5
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days a week, serving approximately 75 hungry Mid-Southerners a day. To find out more information, go to revivalsouthernfood.com.
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MARKS GRILL FOOD TRUCK Leaving his IT days behind, Mark Hamilton discovered a new specialty in food trucks. After surveying the “new wave” in California, Hamilton purchased an empty truck and built what he considers one of the most advanced in the nation. Equipped with top-of-the-line cooking utensils, the truck has been turned into a true restaurant on wheels. The menu features fresh fish tacos and hand-cut fries prepared on the truck as well as the “Real Deal Philly Cheese Steak” served atop authentic rolls from Philadelphia. MarksGrill serves between 50-100 customers in a 4-hour period at locations such as Shelby Farms and Overton Park. Revolutionizing the way people eat, MarksGrill uses social media to determine its location. Facebook or tweet MarkGrill to bring the truck to you.
PARKER’S WATER ICE From the shores of New Jersey, Parker’s Water Ice delivers a sweet way for Memphians to beat the heat this summer. The family-owned business features 37 flavors of dairy, fat and cholesterol-free treats. Water ice, a blend of water, fruit and juice, made its debut in the South 5 years ago and has since been pleasing between 500-1200 customers a day. Mid-Southerners can find the treat at their store located at Winchester and Riverdale or enjoy it at the Memphis Zoo, Shelby Farms and Redbirds games. Favorites include strawberry lemonade and mango although the full menu can be viewed online. The Parkers hope to expand the manufacturing aspect of their business to include shipping and pre-packaged cups of water ice. Find out more at parkerswaterice.com.
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TAMALE TROLLEY New to the food truck scene, the Tamale Trolley is bringing traditional Mexican flair to Memphis. The truck, named for one of its most popular items, dishes up fresh tamales stuffed with roasted, seasoned pork and served with a red chili sauce. Chef and owner Ken Hooper also specializes in fish tacos, taco salads and fajitas. Customers can keep up with the truck’s location and connect with Hooper via Twitter. To taste these spicy sensations for yourself, visit the Trolley at Shelby and Goodlett Farms, the Cooper-Young Farmer’s Market or Overton Park. Follow @TamaleTrolley for more information.
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YOLO FROZEN YOGURT From lawyer to entrepreneur, Taylor Berger is reinventing the ice cream truck. Started in 2009, YoLo Frozen Yogurt began as Memphis’ first self-serve frozen yogurt and hand-made gelato shop. Whether you fancy fruits or candies, YoLo offers a variety of toppings for everyone. Starting in 2011, YoLo Mobile has been scooping out these delectable treats at special events and catering functions. YoLo Fresh, the company’s newest undertaking, offers healthy meals like wraps, soups and salads for customers on the go. For more information, visit yolofroyo.com.
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Traditional Italian dining meets old-style Southern favorites at Chefs Ticer and Hudman’s newest venture, Hog and Hominy. Forget typical pizza with these eclectic recipes that combine the savory flavor of pork with fresh Italian ing redients.
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as find several snacks listed on the menu such rice crisp ini, popcorn or the perfectly fried aranc plates small balls with stuffed cabbage. Captivating chef’s the to ooze with an unmistakable allegiance ipated love of pork. “It began in Italy when we partic “Pork an. in the slaughtering of a pig,” says Hudm potenhas some fantastic flavors and has so much thing some make tial; you can use every piece of it to as such items beautiful.” This is evident with menu the on Jowl , Pig tails, Pork Rinds, Neckbone gravy “We use Red Eye pizza and several other inclusions. confit in, to , rinds as glaze of hotdogs, popcorn, pork them, in and s some pie doughs, to flavor our green crusts. pizza to adorn the chimney, to cut on, to glaze an. We utilize it everywhere,” says Hudm Silky For desert, the peanut butter pie is a must. a on r butte ut banana pudding with a hint of pean dream you’ll vanilla wafer crust, this pie is something de gelato is about long after you’ve visited. House-ma to choose you for also a specialty with several flavors from. they Chefs Ticer and Hudman are proud of where love “We ct. come from, and it shows in every aspe There was Italian cooking but we also love Memphis. d to wante we never a doubt that this city is where old an from s cook,” says Hudman. The name come , State ny Homi moniker for Tennessee as the Hog and the was referring to the period when Tennessee between largest producer of corn and pork products for urant resta 1830 and 1840. “We had to name the the for d wante where we come from. And what we , sit restaurant to be a place where you can come But yes. s, down and eat. We are focused on pizza We rs. farme we also wanted to pay homage to the could you place wanted to cook pig tails and it be a confining have them. The term Pizzeria just feels too for us.” Ticer Friends since the sixth grade, Hudman and Italian an decided as freshmen in 1994, to open big Italian restaurant together. They each grew up in ed their shap rs families and valued how family dinne in the nces lives. Perhaps one of the biggest influe Italian their of chefs career path was the cooking Spinosa. grandmothers Catherine Chiozza and Mary lovingly ers moth “The hours spent watching our grand e.” cours this on prepare raviolis and meatballs set us says Hudman. their After college, the two set about achieving ing includ goal with various forms of education the Italian traveling to Calabria, Italy and studying at Hudman and Ticer Culinary Institute. In October 2008 The el. Micha w debuted their first restaurant Andre haven Brook renown Italian eater y located on West
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Circle has since gained national attention with a recent mention in Food and Wine Magazine as well as an invitation to cook at The James Beard House in New York. When talking to them, it’s clear from their upbeat demeanor that they got into the restaurant business because they really love feeding people and the community that it brings. They have a clear understanding of how they want their food to come across and a deep understanding of their ingredients. A long time supporter of local farms, Chefs Hudman and Ticer maintain a commitment to using fresh, local ingredients using Newman Farm pork and produce from Mid-South farmers. Hog and Hominy is the perfect place to come with family for dinner and stay with friends for some drinks and bocce. Hog and Hominy is located at 707 W Brookhaven Circle in Memphis and is open for lunch, dinner and late night dining.
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INSPIRED Living AT HOME WITH THE KELLYS { Bringing the World Back Home } | Story by Tonya Thompson | Photography Terry Sweeney |
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any people travel, that’s no unique trait within itself. The truth of the matter is, it’s what you actually do while you’re traveling that makes one trip stand apart from the rest. That’s why when Alvan and Amye Kelly return to their contemporary European home in Hernando, Mississippi, they return each time with a purpose accomplished—one that involves something more than themselves. Their trips to Africa, Europe, Asia, Central America and Europe have allowed them to gather hundreds of small artifacts—boxes, paintings, fabrics and even clocks. “We both love to travel,” says Amy Kelly, a Certified Public Accountant who assists her husband with their transportation business, when needed. “Most of our trips have been mission related with some extra time tacked on the end for sightseeing.” As two of the founding members of Longview Point Baptist Church, the Kellys consider their church work and family to be a major driving force in their lives.
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In addition to extensive mission work, Alvan Kelly, a World War II enthusiast, and his wife have traced the D-Day routes of American soldiers from Normandy to Bastogne in Belgium, visiting the cemeteries in between. “It was on that trip that we realized we wanted our home to have the same ‘feel’ as some of the places we loved there,” says Amye. Top left: The view of the pool from the With this goal in mind, pergola, built by Chuck McCracken. Top right: A cozy fireplace surrounded she began the enormous by brown leather furniture creates an task of decorating their intimate space for conversation or 10,000-square-foot-plus reading. Center: Amye Kelly on the back home. The interior wall porch of her Hernando home space of the Europeaninspired home combines Most of the furniture pieces were powder blues and soft-hued peach with hand-selected for the couple by Katie’s paintings of French and Belgian counAntiques. “They know exactly what I tryside scenes. Most nooks are punctulove,” says Amyee, who enjoys showcasated with high ceilings and chandeliers ing her travel mementos on the pieces above antique furniture accents, giving of furniture—some dating back several the Kelly home an air of sophistication centuries. As more modern additions, amidst artifacts from the farthest cora baby grand Steinway adorns the great ners of the world. room and the warm wooden and brass
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tones of the extra-large chef’s kitchen and adjoining dining space creates the perfect spot for Amye’s Bridge group, which plays there weekly. Stepping outside, the Old World feel continues. The ivy-entwined lattice over cobblestone and black iron table on the back deck feels like a small French courtyard, complete with its own dancing
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fountain, and for a moment it is Versailles in the Delta. The gold-framed chandeliers and art gracing the entryway and great room become Mississippi’s own smaller version of the Grande Galerie and gilded mirrors hang in many of the rooms. Alvan and Amyee are high school sweethearts who met back in 1967 when her family moved from Arkansas, and she began attending Hernando High School, where Alvan was on the basketball team. Amyee, then captain of a 1969 State Champ Girls basketball team at the same school, was his match made in heaven, and their coach, Theron Long, took full responsibility for the pair-up. Now, after multiple children and grandchildren, the couple, along with their Cocker Spaniel, chose this location for their Hernando home due to its proxim-
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“We both love to travel. Most of our trips have been mission related with some extra time tacked on the end for sight-seeing.” Top: Blue curtains accent an antique wooden desk. Bottom: A complete chefs kitchen, with cabinets, granite and marble from Pro Stone, LLC, in Olive branch .
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ity to their church’s new building at the corner of Byhalia Road and McIngvale Road, and its nearness to their family. “Family is very important to us,” says Amyee, “and both Alvan and I have large families. We love to entertain everyone here on the holidays.” Whether through travel or family, the Kelly home is full of mementos and moments that are cherished for the deeper purpose found through them. Filling space with treasured memories doesn’t need to be difficult when there are so many travels and extended family members to fill it.
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2012 // WHO’S WHO // PERSONAL FILE WEBSTER FRANKLIN // LISA ROSSMEYER WADE // CELEST WILSON // JIM GREEN CHIP JOHNSON // CHAS EMERSON // WAYNE BARTLEY // MARY AUSTIN MONTEITH MILTON KUYKENDALL // LOIS SWANEY-SHIP // ASHLEY WEBB // RAO MULPURI SHELLY JOHNSTONE // TOM PITTMAN // JIM FLANAGAN // MICHAEL O. MINOR ROLANDO TOYOS // BRIAN HICKS // BARTHOLOMEW ORR // DEWAYNE WILLIAMS // SUNNY STUCKEY
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in its history, Click magazine has tackled the monumental task of calling attention to those in our community who are making an impact in some positive way. We have put the limelight on 21 residents who are moving and shaking in our neck of the woods. Inside, you will meet a judge, a mayor, a motorcycle enthusiast, a few charity workers, a teacher... the list goes on and on. What makes these characters larger-than-life is that they are all vibrantly committed to improving their communities, affecting change to better this place we call "home."
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Webster Frankl i n
2012 // WHO’S WHO THE FIRST PAID executive director of the Tunica County Chamber Of Commerce, Webster Franklin wanted people to see the joys of the Tunica area. Thus, he lobbied to create the Tunica County Convention and Visitors Bureau in 1997. As president and CEO, he has made the area a major tourist destination. Franklin was inducted to the Mississippi Tourism Hall of Fame and the Tunica Tourism Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2011 Memphis Magazine named him as a “Power Player in the Gaming Industry.” Franklin is a graduate of the University of Mississippi, and was employed in the White House under the George Bush, Sr. administration, prior to returning to the area. He currently lives in Tunica with his wife and two children.
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Lisa Rossm eyer Wa d e
2012 // WHO’S WHO OWNER, DEALER/PRINCIPAL of Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson. After a successful career in Optometry for 26 years prior to entering the motorcycle industry, Wade opened Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson in 2006. In addition to building a “Green” building that was LEED Certified, she grew the company from selling 164 bikes in 2006 to 680 in 2011 despite a challenging economic climate. Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson has received the “Bar and Shield” Award from the HarleyDavidson Motor Company, recognizing it as one of the top dealers in the US, for five consecutive years. Wade is a Board Member of Southaven Chamber of Commerce and a 15-year Member of the Memphis Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow). Her major philanthropic activities support Impact Missions, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, the American Diabetes Association, the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Active Duty and Retired US Military Personnel, Public Education and numerous motorcycle charity events.
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Judge Celeste Wi l s o n
2012 // WHO’S WHO A LIFETIME MID-SOUTH resident, Celeste Wilson has served as County Court/Youth Court Judge since 2008. She is a graduate of Delta State University and received her law degree at the University of Memphis. After, she spent seven years working as an assistant district attorney for the 17th Judicial District, which includes DeSoto County. Wilson currently serves as ViceChairman of the Mississippi Council of Youth Court Judges. She is active in organizations such as the Make-aWish Foundation, where she serves as an ambassador. She is currently advocating for a mentoring program to help youth who are abandoned by their parents. Wilson is married to the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Southaven, Chris Wilson. They have two children.
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Jim Green
2012 // WHO’S WHO CONCERT PROMOTER AND owner of Green Machine Concerts. While running a full-service concert promotion company with over 30 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, Green promotes and produces concerts and events in various cities throughout the country and in a variety of different venues including clubs, fairs & festivals, colleges, corporate events and arenas. As producer of the 2008 Presidential debate at The University of Mississippi, as well as the national tour promoter of ZZ Top’s 2008 music tour and Eric Church’s 2010 music tour, Green has worked with music legends across the nation to bring entertainment to the mid-South region. Voted as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” for Memphis in 2008, Green is a Chamber of Commerce Board Member for Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando and Horn Lake, as well as a member of the Mississippi Tennis Association. When he is not promoting music and concerts, he is usually trout fishing in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
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Chip J o hns o n
2012 // WHO’S WHO HERNANDO MAYOR Chip Johnson has become a nationwide advocate for good, responsive local government and good health. Johnson has served as a panelist at the CDC’s Weight of the Nation Conference in D.C. and has since been to the White House to be with the First Lady as she announced her Childhood Obesity Initiative. The DeSoto County native is currently serving his second term as Mayor of the City of Hernando, and previously served a term as an alderman for the city. He is also presently serving as President of the Mississippi Municipal League and for the two years prior served as the Legislative Chairman and vice president. Johnson served with distinction in the United States Submarine Service for six years during the Cold War. Having grown up in Southaven, Johnson returned to Desoto County in September of 1990 and purchased the carpet cleaning franchise that he owned for 20 years. In 2004, Chip was awarded the Dwyer Group’s North American Franchisee of the Year award. Johnson is a Board Member of the Mississippi Bike/Walk and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also a member of the Desoto Economic Council where he serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee & the Tax Advisory Committee. As someone who has made historic preservation a hallmark of his tenure as mayor, Johnson is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and has lived in the Southside historic district in Hernando since 1997. Johnson is also a member of the North Mississippi Land Trust and the First Presbyterian Church of Hernando. He is married to wife Laurie Bennett Johnson.
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E m ers on CHAS EMERSON HAS roots which run deep into his native North Mississippi soil. The 30 year-old Hernando native is a sixth-generation Mississippian who puts volunteerism at the heart of his mission to give back to the community which shaped him. Emerson’s latest honor was being named to the Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40, one of Mississippi’s most prestigious awards programs. Emerson is a Certified Financial Planner with Independent Planning Group and a graduate of the University of Mississippi. In 2010, he formed Independent Planning Group. He is married to Jennifer O’Neal Emerson. The couple have three children, Anne Mitchell 5, Elizabeth, 3, and Mills, 18 months. Emerson serves on the board for the DeSoto Rebel Club, the non-profit Krewe of Hernando and the Rotary Club of Hernando where he served as past president. Emerson also volunteers his time serving on the board of directors for Apelah Inc., a Mississippi non-profit which assists foster children.
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Wayne Bar tl ey AMONG THE GOD-GIVEN gifts Wayne Bartley has been given, including a pretty decent golf handicap, are the lessons his teenage son Justin has taught him. Justin is autistic, and for years Bartley struggled to understand the behavioral disorder which makes it difficult for autistic children to connect emotionally with parents and peers. Bartley, the founder of the Autism Assistance Fund which has ben established through the auspices of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, helped Dr. Sheila Williamson and many other caring professionals create an autism intervention program within the DeSoto County Schools which is second to none in the region. “God gave me Justin for a reason,” Bartley said. Bartley, currently working with Leader Five Star Homes in North Mississippi, says he and his wife Carla have been able to provide certain advantages to Justin which other parents might not to be able to provide. Bartley said thanks to over $225,000 raised during the past 12 years through the annual Autism Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the DeSoto County Schools, parents have been provided with the tools to help unlock the mystery of autism. “What motivates me are my kids,” says Bartley, who, along with wife Carla, a teacher’s assistant in a special needs classroom at Southaven High School, are the parents of Will, 18, a rising pizza entrepreneur, Justin, 16, a student at Lewisburg High School, and Noah, 10, a student, science fair champion and Knowledge Bowl winner at Lewisburg Elementary School. 72 AUGUST 2012 | myclickmag.com
A S A L I F E L O N G resident of the area with 27 years in the profession, Mary Austin Monteith has become an expert on real estate transactions in DeSoto County. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi School of Law. She began working with her father William H. Austin after graduation and is now the senior partner at Austin Law Firm, P.A. Monteith is actively involved in the community and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the DeSoto County Economic Development Council. She was a charter member of DeSoto Leadership and has served on the Board of North Mississippi Homebuilders and the Inaugural Board of the DeSoto Arts Council. Monteith helped found the DeSoto Family Theatre, which has been successful for 12 years. She lives in Lake Cormorant with her husband Sturgis, a Professor at Northwest Community College. The couple has two children, Mary McGhee and John Austin.
Milton K uykendal l S U P E R I N T E N D E N T O F the DeSoto County School System, Mississippi’s largest school district. Selected as the Alumnus of the Year for the University of Mississippi School of Education, Kuykendall has spent the last 42 years as a coach, teacher and administrator. He took office as Superintendent in 2003 and ran unopposed for the position in 2007 and 2011. In 2010,
he was named Mississippi Superintendent of the Year by the Mississippi Association of School Administrators and was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame. His previous honors include being named Mississippi Principal of the Year in 1995 and DeSoto County Administrator of the year in 1996. Kuykendall serves on the Board of Directors for MASA, is president of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents and is chairman of the Board of Trustees for Northwest Mississippi Community College.
Lois Swaney- Shi pp THERE WOULD NOT BE a Marshall County Historical Museum if not for Lois Swaney-Shipp. As a member of the Marshall County Historical Society, she pressed for a museum, appealing to the county board four times before her request was answered. Finally in 1970, when the girls’ dormitory for the Mississippi Synodical College was set to be demolished, Swaney-Shipp led the charge to convince the board to let the society use the building for the museum, preserving the building on the National Historical Register. Artifacts in the museum were then donated from local residents. Today, the museum is frequented by visitors from the all of the U.S. and abroad. They can find a varied group of items from the history of Holly Springs and Marshall County including Civil War artifacts, Victorian clothing, Elvis records, and promotional items from presidential campaigns. Swaney-Shipp has published six books on Marshall County history. She has six children from her first marriage: Dr. Walter Swaney, Randall Swaney, Melody Golding, Jorja Lynn, Scott Swaney and Farrah McAlexander. At the age of 82 she married Ira Shipp of Memphis.
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Ashley Webb ASHLEY WEBB IS A physics and chemistry teacher at DeSoto Central High School. But, education for Webb doesn’t stop there. In 2012 she was awarded an Endeavor Fellowship with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). With hundreds of applications being submitted each year, it is an honor to be chosen for the program. Webb is the only resident of Mississippi to ever be selected for the program. Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project provides live, online training for educators working to earn a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University, N.Y. This additional education, which boasts discussions with real-life astronauts, will make a difference for the kids she teaches. She is a graduate of William Carey University, where she studied biology.
Rao Mulpuri, P h.D. DR. RAO MULPURI IS THE Chief Executive Officer of Soladigm in Olive Branch. Originally based in California, the company works to develop green building solutions to improve energy efficiency. One such measure
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employed by the company is to produce energy-efficient glass units, which allow control over the amount of light and heat that comes into a building. This variability helps to reduce energy consumption and costs. Dr. Mulpuri has a strong background in the world of technology with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. He received his PhD in Materials Engineering from Boston University, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has been a featured speaker at the Northwest Mississippi Regional Forum on technology-driven developments in the area. Soladigm sponsors an annual scholarship for students in the DeSoto area.
Shelly Joh n s ton e, AIC P DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY Development for the City of Hernando, graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, she has worked in planning and marketing in Mississippi for more than 35 years. Shelly is currently the Director of Community Development for the City of Hernando. A Fellow in the Healthcare Forum’s Healthier Communities Fellowship Program, she is the President of the North Mississippi Land Trust Board of Directors, serves in The Chickasaw Trails Association, is on the AW Bouchillon Institute for Community Development board, and is a member of the Hernando Excel by 5 Coalition. She is one of the organizers of the Hernando Farmers Market. She has twice received the Excellence in Planning Award for Service to the Chapter, Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association and was named Hernando’s Outstanding Citizen in 2009.
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Tom P i t t man TOM PITTMAN HAS SERVED as Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi President and CEO since 2004. Under Pittman’s leadership, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has helped more than 200 charitable organizations and causes with grants of $7.2 million, mainly for education and health. CFNM serves eight counties and under his tenure, CFNM has increased its assets from $380,000 to $10 million. “I enjoy connecting more than 2,000 donors to causes that matter and supporting their charities of choice in our communities,” Pittman said. Pittman previously served as editor and publisher of the DeSoto Times newspaper, where he was honored as state’s editorial writer of the year as the recipient of the J. Oliver Emmerich Editorial Excellence Award. Pittman also served as former executive vice president of the Journal Publishing Company. He was also honored as Southaven Chamber of Commerce’s “Man of the Year,” serves as a member of Southaven Rotary Club, member of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Economic Council, member of state advisory board for Entergy, charter board member for DeSoto Arts Council and DeSoto Health & Wellness Center and vice chairman of Digital Opportunity Trust USA 2009 to present. He is one of two initiators of the Governor’s Technology Alliance which enabled Mississippi to become the first state to place an online computer in every classroom from 2000-03.
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Jim Flanagan JIM FLANAGAN IS President and CEO of the DeSoto County Economic Development Council. Comprised of private and public stakeholders, the Council’s mission is to facilitate, promote and provide effective unified leadership for economic development and improved quality of life. The Council’s program of work, governed by a board of 30 business leaders includes Government Relations, Infrastructure Planning and Industrial Relations. Along with these core programs, the Council also was instrumental in the creation and ongoing administration of Leadership DeSoto, DeSoto County Foundation for Excellence in Education, DeSoto County Council of Governments and Tax Advisory Committee and the DeSoto County Greenways programs. In memory of his son who passed away in 2005, the Ben Flanagan Scholarship program was established for students in DeSoto County interested in pursuing a career in political science, history, or the military. He lives in DeSoto County with his wife, Missy and son Robin.
Dr. Michael O. M in or DR. MICHAEL O.MINOR’S Twitter account says it all: @healthpreacher. Minor, a Harvard graduate
turned Baptist preacher proclaims the gospel of healthy living. Minor, pastor of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Hernando, is leading the crusade against obesity. Raised on his grandfather’s farm in tiny Coldwater, Minor saw the benefits of eating healthy and staying physically active early in his life. Minor is married to wife Lottie. The former Air Force cadet is the national director for health and human services for the National Baptist Convention. Minor also heads the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s “Healthy Congregations” board. He and Community Foundation president and CEO Tom Pittman were among a select group of Mississippians who met with First Lady Michelle Obama to discuss anti-obesity efforts in the Magnolia State.
Rolando Toyos , M.D. BEGINNING AS A HIGH school teacher and basketball coach, Dr. Rolando Toyos developed his desire to aid others. He later received his medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed his ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University. After moving to the Mid-South, Toyos founded the Toyos Clinic, where he has served as President for 14 years. He formerly served as the team doctor for the Memphis Grizzlies and invented the Intense Pulse Light procedure. He currently serves as the president of the Sports Ophthalmology Society of America and as a board member for Ballet Memphis and Rock and Soul Museum. Toyos recently received awards including the Ronald Reagan Award, Top Surgeon and Humanitarian Award for his work after Hurricane Katrina. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter in his spare time.
Brian Hicks WHEN BRIAN HICKS was named Director of the DeSoto Museum 12 years ago, his first task was relatively simple – to build a museum. After raising $250,000 from grants and donations, the museum finally opened its doors in 2003, showcasing the rich DeSoto-area history, from 1541 to the present. In 2012, the national Smithsonian Institute selected the museum as one of the only venues for the exhibit “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” Hicks serves Secretary/Treasurer for the Mississippi Museum Association and a Program Committee Member of the Southeast Museum Conference (SEMC). In 2011, the SEMC awarded Hicks with the Museum Leadership Award. Hicks holds a Masters in Archeology from the University of Memphis and is married to Margaret Hicks, a teacher at Hernando High School. The couple has four children.
Rev. Bartholomew O rr REVEREND BARTHOLOMEW Orr preached his first sermon at age 11 and he’s been preaching ever since. A native of Southaven, Orr was licensed to preach at age 13 and ordained into the ministry at 16. He
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became pastor at Brown Missionary Baptist when he was 19 and a sophomore at Christian Brothers University. The church, founded by former slaves, is celebrating 130 years. When he began at Brown Missionary Baptist, the church had about 75 people in attendance. Three Sunday services accommodate the now more than 6,000 members and the church is in the process of building another sanctuary. Orr’s philosophy is: Word, Worship, Witnessing, Warmth and Working. He and his wife Valerie have been married for 22 years and have four sons.
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Dewayne Williams WHEN DEWAYNE WILLIAMS first began his job as director of parks and recreation, Hernando had no parks and recreation system. Today, Hernando Parks and Recreation boasts programs and sports activities for children, adults and senior citizens. The department has grown in staff and won local, state and national awards. Additionally, Williams was instrumental in the city of Hernando being named “Playful City USA.” Some of the programs hosted by the department include the City-wide Scavenger hunt, Rhythm and Arts Poetry in Motion and Garden Party. Williams enjoys his profession because it allows him to make a positive difference in other’s lives through the parks’ programs. Williams is a graduate of the NRPA Directors School National Recreation and Park Association and the University of Mississippi.
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first vice president of business development with BancorpSouth for DeSoto County. She helps lead the company in their community relations’ activities by working with local schools and hospitals to cultivate business. Her background in finance has made her a great volunteer serving the DeSoto Arts Council, YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and The Palmer Home for Children. She has spoken on women’s financial health at the “Affairs of the Heart” Ladies Luncheon for Baptist-Memorial Hospital. In 2006, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi presented her with the Community Star Award for Woman of the Year as well as the Southaven Chamber Women of the year.
Nominations for next year’s Who’s Who List are now being accepted. Nominations can be delivered or mailed to Ph Publishing at 2445 Hwy. 51 South, Hernando, or emailed to Hallie@phpublishingllc. com. For questions, call the office: 662.429.6397. The deadline to submit nominations is June 1, 2013.
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Photos Courtesy of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
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HIKE SOUTHERN
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The Appalachian Trail
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Outdoor adventures are plentiful in the South. Bass fishing is world class, hunting is a pleasant passion and camping and backpacking in the South are true wilderness ventures to be enjoyed by the novice and the seasoned hiker alike. There are trails throughout the entire South including some short in length, which makes them perfect for family day hikes. Then, there is the famed Appalachian Trail (AT) that is the undisputed Godzilla of all hiking trails. It is the longest continuously marked trail in the world, stretching over 2,000 miles through the Appalachian Mountain Range; it travels through 14 states, from its trail head in Springer Mountain, Georgia to its northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine. Not everyone can hike the entire 2,000 mile length at once, but many do, or at least many try. If you don’t have a job, or are independently wealthy with a lot of time on your hands, the entire hike would take close to six months to complete. Don’t laugh, as over 2,000 people a year try to complete the trail in one gulp, while the rest of the two to three million trail hikers attempt to complete it in stages over the course of a few years in what is called section hiking. Many hikers give themselves “trail names” similar to monikers adopted by
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CBers. Mostly humorous in nature, they are worn with a badge of pride and honor. The pathway to the establishment of the AT was blazed in 1921 by Benton MacKaye, a former forester. The industrial revolution was going full tilt boogie and the cites were getting overcrowded and polluted, not to mention the stressful lifestyle of the urban worker. The agrarian era was fading fast and simpler times were disappearing. Benton felt a trail would be a refuge from the mechanized industrialization—a return to simplicity in the wilderness and the antidote from Metropolis. The trail was completed in 1937 and today, is a unit of the National Park System. There are over two dozen trail maintenance clubs along the route that work in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
The Trail Conservancy was established in 1925 as a confederation of 31 local organizations that maintain the AT. It not only safeguards the boundaries of the trail but monitors the health of the hundreds of rare, threatened and endangered species along its route. The conservancy is a hot bed of volunteerism and there are currently over 6,000 volunteers, with many other opportunities available for involvement. Another aspect of the trail is the assistance it receives from the communities that border the trail on its trek from the South. One of those groups, the Georgia Communities Project, is indicative of how communities work towards trail promotion and maintenance to enhance the outdoor experience for hikers, preserve this historic trail for generations to come and promote local tourism for the communities that are partnered with it. The trail is a diverse pathway that begins in South Georgia, traversing the Chattahoochee National Forest, up into Northeastern Tennessee and crossing the trail’s highest mountain, Clingman’s Dome, in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. It then meanders into Virginia ridge, running along the Blue Ridge and the Great Valley of the Appalachians, including the Blue Ridge Parkway. Eventually, you end up in Maine, some 2,000 miles from where you started in Georgia. In effect, you have hiked from the land of tasty Southern pork ribs and catfish to the land of Yankee plaid shirts and lobstah! When backpacking in West Virginia, use a basic two-person tent; however, along the AT, there are 250 or so three-sided lean-to shelters at intervals spaced out along the trail’s length. Generally located near a water source, they have a roof and wooden floor, with a nearby privy. They are “first come, first served” so if full, make use of your woodland skills and pitch a tent. There are towns nearby and along the trail, so for the not-so-rustic among you, they are camper friendly and have hostels available to stay on the cheap, along with motels and bed and breakfasts.
While camping on the trail and adhering to the ‘No Trace Policy’ of the AT, there are some campfire restrictions; so it’s best to use a backpacker’s camping stove to lessen the environmental impact. Hiking with dogs is permitted on most of the trail, and as a courtesy to fellow hikers, they must be leashed. Be advised, though, that are some segments of the trial that are not Fido friendly and they aren’t allowed in certain sections in Maine, New York, The Great Smokey Mountain National Park in Tennessee and certain segments in North Carolina. While we’re at it, bears and other carnivores would probably find your pet pooch as nothing more than a wilderness Happy Meal, so take extra caution. The wilderness has wildlife and those found along the journey on the AT are abundant: Whitetail deer, wild turkeys, coyotes, black bears, raccoons and porcupines, to name a few. Some of the more exotic critters
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you may run into are moose (the largest antlered creature of the forest, with a rack the size of the planet Jupiter), and while trekking in Virginia, you may run across a herd of feral ponies! To find out more about the Appalachian Trail and/or volunteer opportunities, go to the Conservancy website at appalachiantrail. org. You will find more information there
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regarding the AT Community Partnership Program as well. So get out of the office, get off your butt, take to the woods and enjoy all the marvels of the Route 66 of America’s premier hiking pathway, the Mother Road of the Wilderness, the Appalachian Trail. It’s a great way to take a hike… Southern style!
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Supper Club in the Park &
Lasting memories new traditions
| Photography: Donny Granger with Creation Studios |
When the weather turns right, the party moves outdoors. Host a supper club in the convivial setting of your local park with a chic update to picnic-style dining. “It’s amazing what you can create with an old table and some of your grandmother’s china and linens,” says Michelle Hope, co-founder of Social Butterflies, LLC, a Memphis based event planning company. Together with Kevin Lawrence, of Posh design group, the women created a whimsical dinner for four, detailed with fresh summer flowers and pops of aqua blue glass, which provide a perfect tablescape. The simple menu focused on the season’s freshest ingredients such as tomato pie, roasted corn and blueberry and peach pie. “The smell was just as mouthwatering as it looked,” says Hope. Never skimping on details, the designers consulted with Rebecca Zurillo, a designer of invitations and paper details, for checkerboard designed invites and menus for a truly unforgettable super club. Next time you and your friends are scouring for a dinner reservation, remember— exclusivity is overrated. Take advantage of the great outdoors to wine and dine with a few friends this summer. You’re sure to create some lasting memories and maybe even a new summer tradition, too!
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Grilled Scallops Dijon Grilled/Smoked Chicken Summer Tomato Pie Roasted Corn & Butter Bean Salad Blueberry & Peach Pie Blueberry Mint Spiked Lemonade
CAPTION: A chandelier and candlelight enhance the beauty of the natural backdrop and take a dinner party from average to unforgettable.
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Grilled Scallop on Homemade Chips w/ Avocado & Mango Salsa INGREDIENTS: 12 12 6oz. 6oz.
Sea Scallops, larger ones HW Homemade Chips or firm chip, like a Pita chip Guacamole, your favorite recipe Mango or Fruit-laden Salsa, your favorite recipe or store bought Pinch Kosher Salt Pinch Pepper Optional: you can pan sear scallops vs. grilling them ½ stick Butter, or ¼ cup olive oil
DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare hot grill or small skillet on stove top, medium hot. Brush grill grate w/ olive oil or melt butter/olive oil in skillet. Add wood chips to grill just prior to adding scallops. 2. Gently season scallops (thawed if frozen) w/ Salt & Pepper 3. Grill or sear scallops quickly, about 1 minute or less each side. 4. Put roughly ½ ounce or less avocado/guacamole on chip, add grilled scallop and add a dollop of mango salsa. 5. Arrange on platter w/ a little garnish and serve! Dicksie Cribb, Spartanburg & St. George, SC—Original Recipe in 1950 Modified by Ernie Mellor, Memphis, TN, her nephew, in 2000.
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Mom’s Summer Tomato Pie Mom’s Summer Tomato Pie INGREDIENTS: 1 Pie crust 2-3 Tomatoes, Medium, sliced medium/thin 1 tsp Basil, Dried or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Basil 1 TBS Greek Seasoning 2 Pinch Kosher Salt 2 Pinch Coarse Ground Pepper 1 Cup Mayonnaise, Hellman’s 1 Cup Cheese, Cheddar, Sharp, Grated DIRECTIONS: 1. Bake Pie Crust, per manufacturer’s directions. 2. Layer sliced tomatoes in pie crust seasoning each w/ basil, Greek mixture, salt and pepper. 3. Mix mayo & cheese together along w/ any left over spices and spread on top of tomatoes. 4. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
Roasted Corn & Butter Bean Salad Roasted Corn & Butter Bean Salad INGREDIENTS: 16oz 4 ears 1 1 1 cup 1/3 cup 3 tsp 1 clove 1 tsp 1 tsp ½ tsp
Frozen or Fresh Butter Beans Fresh Corn (can substitute w/ Shoepeg Corn) Red Bell Pepper, sliced in rings Red Onion, sliced in rings Grape Tomatoes, Halved Hellman’s Mayo Chopped Basil Garlic, finely chopped or pressed Worcestershire Sauce Kosher Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste
Notes: You may need to adjust basil and seasoning amounts. Cover the edge of the pie crust with foil before baking the actual pie, as it may brown too far if you don’t.
DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook butter beans & cool. 2. Grill corn, cut off of the cob & cool. 3. Grill bell pepper rings & onion rings, chop after grilling. 4. Combine all ingredients, chill for several hours and serve.
Recipe Compliments of Lalla Mellor, July 2009
Southern Living Magazine, July 2012 (Lynn Mellor)
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Blueberry & Peach Pie
Blueberry & Peach Pie
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Blueberries 2½ cups Peaches ½ cup Sugar ½ cup Flour ______________________ ¼ cup Flour ½ cup Sugar ½ stick Butter, softened DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare deep dish pie shell, per manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Mix first 4 ingredients and put in baked pie shell. Mix last three ingredients, pinch and spread across the mixture. 3. Bake at 400°, 30-40 minutes Recipe courtesy of Mary Glenn Mellor
Blueberry Mint Spiked Lemonade Blueberry & Mint Signature Drink INGREDIENTS: Blueberry Vodka Lemonade Blueberries Fresh Mint Raspberries
1.5 ounces 5.0 ounces ¼ cup, fresh 6 leaves, ripped 3-5 berries for added color
Crushed Ice DIRECTIONS: • Layer berries in the ice, in a highball glass or similar. • Add vodka, mint and lemonade, garnish w/ extra blueberries and a few raspberries. (Can be mixed in a pitcher or built individually in each glass.) Recipe courtesy of Lynn Mellor
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SOURCES: Event Designer/Planner: Social Butterflies, LLC sb-events.com
Tips For Outdoor Entertaining: Tips For Outdoor Entertaining:
• Be sure the location is well manicured and free of clutter. You want to pick a yard or park that is nice and clean and has an even surface for your tables and chairs. • Choose a menu that will allow you to prepare the majority of items in advance. This ensures you will also enjoy the party. • Don’t forget the bug spray and citronella candles. Mosquitos can be your biggest party pooper.
• Entertainment is always a key element to having fun at any party. Hire a musician, play background music or involve guests in some yard games like corn hole or horseshoes. • Don’t forget about the clean up factor! Garbage bags and paper towels are a must for the end of the night. • Lighting is the key to creating spectacular ambiance. Load up on candles (other than citronellas). • If it’s terribly hot, several fans could make the evening weather more pleasant. Be sure to check the forecast and always have a plan B in mind.
Kevin Lawrence Posh Design Group 901.730.1086, poshdesigngroup.com Photographer: Donny Granger, Creation Studios 901.283.3902, creationstudiosevents.com Floral designer/Props/Rentals: Posh Design Group 901.730.1086, poshdesigngroup.com Paper details/invitations: Rebecca Zurillo zerilladesign.com Caterer: Hog Wild/A Moveable Feast 901.522.9453, hogwildbbq.com
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Here are just a few events you won’t want to miss!
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Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival Multiple Celebrities to perform include Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush
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CLARKSDALE - When the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012 with a tribute to its hometown music legends, multiple celebrities and one of the world’s most famous musicians – Robert Plant - will be headlining the celebration.
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Brad Paisley
7 p.m., $45- $69.50 snowdengroveamphitheater.com
August 31 8:30 $45 Memphis Botanic Gardens
September 1 2nd Annual Memphis Hip Hop Expo 2012 Memphis Cook Convention Center 901.881.0795, memphishiphopweekend.com
September 6 Rock for Love 6 VIP BBQ The Hi-Tone 901.272.0010 ext. 1304, churchhealthcenter.org/rockforlove
September 2 Pianos in the Park JazzFest 2012 The Levitt Shell, Overton Park Strictlyjazzentertainment.com
September 6 – October 25 Fall Hootenanny Hoedown at Old Towne Olive Branch Old Towne, Pigeon Roost Rd. 901.571.2396, olivebrancholdtowne.com
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Duran Duran
8:30 p.m., $45 Memphis Botanic Gardens 901.636.4100, memphisbotanicgarden.com
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10th Annual Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival
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6:30 P.M. LANDERS Center, 4560 Venture Dr. 662-470-2131 • landerscenter.com
Jerry Seinfeld
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7 p.m., $64 - $79 The Orpheum Theatre Memphis orpheum-memphis.com
Heritage Entertainment Presents: The Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival 6:30 p.m., $42- $52.75 Landers Center landerscenter.com
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The Oak Ridge Boys
8 p.m. $39.95 and $44.95 Millennium Theatre Gold Strike Casino Tunica, MS goldstrike.com,
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10:oo pm Sounds of Summer Music & Art Fest, Byhalia, MS Walking Track
Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce 662.838.8127, 7:30 p.m., $21 - $68 FedEx Forum, ticketmaster.com facebook.com/ byhaliachamber
Sugarland
7 p.m. $39.75 & 49.75 orpheum-memphis.com
8 p.m., $55 - $100 Horseshoe Tunica, MS
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Tunica Arena & Exposition Center 3873 U.S. Hwy. 61 N. 662.363.3299, tunicatravel.com
Jim Gaffigan Meat Loaf
Harrah's Casino 13615 Old Hwy. 61 1.800.946.4946 tunicatravel.com
Brother-in-Laws Team Roping
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
KEM with DJ Jazzy Jeff
Annual Spirit of SRVS 31 14th “A Taste of the Good Life”
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6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridgelake Blvd. Tickets: $75 srvs.org
Southaven MS Annual Car and Bike Show
Aug 25, 9:00 A.M. LANDERS Center , 4560 Venture Dr. sodesoto.com September 7 Art on Tap, Dixon’s Young at Art 4339 Park Ave., Memphis 901.761.5250, www.dixon.org
September 7 – September 16 “Pride & Prejudice” Desoto Family Theatre, LANDERS Center 662.470.2131, dftonline.org
September 7 – September 9 Grand Slam Slugfest Latimer Lakes Park 662.342.3489, hornlakeparks.com
September 8 Zoo Rendezvous 901.333.6500, memphiszoo.org September 8 Annual Craftsmen and Fiber-to-Fiber Fair Desoto Arts Council Gallery & Gardens
662.404.3361, desotoarts.com September 8 First Annual “Bark in the Park” Festival 901.496.4690, cityofhernando.org/citydepartments/parks-department September 8 – September 9 FedEx Rock ‘n Roll Mississippi Bike Ride 901.755.9712, nationalmssociety.org
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OUTTAK Donna Wadford Owner of Wadford’s Bar and Grill in Southaven, MS
Your first job: Working at my mother’s clothing store when I was 10.
Favorite hobby: Boating and anything that has to do with water…just put me with my husband near water and I immediately relax. Your greatest accomplishment: Sounds corny, but my son. He is such a great person with a wonderful heart. I am so very proud of who he is becoming and he proves every day our great accomplishment in raising him. Historical figure you’d most like to meet: Jesus. I’d have so many questions and I could spend forever soaking in every word.
After winning the lottery…(what would you do w/ your winnings): Retire my family, take my parents on a major shopping spree and relieve them of all financial burdens. Glen and I would load up our true friends and staff and go on a major vacation.
Favorite author: Billy Graham Childhood ambition: Independence. I always wanted to be able to stand up, conquer the world and experience a little of everything there is in life. Ideal vacation spot: The Royal Cancun with my husband…there is no place better.
Favorite place to spend your day off: On the Tennessee River in one of our boats.
Describe Wadford’s in less than five words: Unique, mouthwatering and friendly. Last book you’ve read: The New Rules of Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given: My parents instilled the virtues of honesty and to be dependable, which became two requirements I have for all my friends and staff. Both are a must to survive in this world.
Your mantra: Actually, I have two: “Count your blessings” and “Life is great.”
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ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST
Tanner Hlookoff celebrates the game tying goal as the RiverKings overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Huntsville Havoc on March 6. The RiverKings celebrate a goal in front of screaming fans during the first Face Off Field Trip on November 15. Captain Darrell Stoddard throws a t-shirt to the crowd with his daughter in his arms.
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