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CONTENTS

December 2015

72 FEATURES

OUT & ABOUT

35 | TANGER OUTLETS GRAND

OPENING

30 perfect products to stuff any stocking

38 | HERNANDO FALL FESTIVAL

57 | HIGGINBOTHAM FUNDRAISER

2015 GIFT GUIDE

40 | 20TH ANNUAL WALLS

WINTER WONDERLAND

Cozy and classy looks to ring in the holiday season

42 | PIGEON PARK RIBBON

THE HOUSE THAT ST. NICK BUILT Gladys Fleming’s Olive Branch home is packed to the brim with holiday cheer and history

FALL FESTIVAL

CUTTING HERNANDO SKATE PARK

43 | DARS WALK FOR WAGS

& WHISKERS

44 | OLIVE BRANCH CHAMBER

2015 BUSINESS EXPO

56 | RELAY FOR LIFE DESOTO

COUNTY KICKOFF

58 | NOAH’S GIFT

MEMORIAL RUN

60 | WINE ON THE RIVER 62 | A MAGICAL NIGHT AT

OVERTON PARK

64 | ART ON FIRE 66 | VINE TO WINE:

SPOOKY SPIRITS

46 | FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE AT

BANKPLUS AMPHITHEATER

50 | COMMUNITY MORTGAGE REALTOR APPRECIATION TAILGATE 52 | BLACKWELL ANIMAL

RESCUE WINE TASTING FUND RAISING EVENT

53 | IN THE PARK AFTER DARK 54 | BYHALIA CHAMBER

QUARTERLY LUNCHEON

55 | SOUTHAVEN CHAMBER

QUARTERLY LUNCHEON

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CONTENTS December 2015 • Volume 9

No. 12

DEPARTMENTS 13 | INTERVIEW Oh! Christmas Tree Tannenbaum tips from Emily and Michael Layson

16 | FOOD Big House, Little House Hernando’s Banks House gets all dressed up for Christmas

20 | BOOKS Holiday Splendor Christmas with Southern Lady Volume II packs a plethora of holiday inspiration

22 | DRINKS Winter Brews Light and frosty beverages that make cold days a little warmer

24 | ARTS A Mid-Southern Night’s Dream The husband-and-wife ballet duo of Brandon and Virginia Ramey gear up for a busy winter season

26 | RECIPE Blood Orange Champagne Punch A pitcher-perfect cocktail to ring in the new year

32 | CAUSES Mississippi McTwist Community collective Hernando Skates brings skateboarding to North Mississippi

89 | ENTERTAINMENT Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Party Tips for decking the halls for your perfect holiday celebration

94 | ON THE MONEY Money Resolutions for 2016 Tips for a fortunate new year

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 8 Contributors 10 Calendar 68 See & Do 96

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CASEY HILDER

editor’s letter

Home for the Holidays The Christmas season is here again. For some, that thought alone conjures visions of sugar plums, wooden soldiers, and overpriced electronics. For me, it’s about good food, trying to stay away from legions of crazed shoppers and attempting to coax my significant other out of her multilayered and climate controlled blanket fort. This month, Click gears up for the holiday season with a ton of compelling Christmas content. From an interview with DeSoto County's premier Christmas décor expert, Emily Layson (page 13), to the grand unveiling of what’s sure to be the hottest shopping spot this holiday season in Tanger Outlets (page 35). For those looking for a nice quiet night at home, our drinks and recipe features this month boast a seasonal selection of winter lagers (page 22) and a perfect winter cocktail (page 26). In addition, our fashion feature this month, “Winter Wonderland” (page 72) showcases several cozy and classy looks against the backdrop of the elaborately decorated Banks House in Hernando. If that isn’t enough to get you inspired, look no further than this month’s featured book review of Christmas with Southern Lady, Volume II (page 20). This lengthy tome packs everything you need to get into the holiday spirit, from dazzling décor to delicious recipes. So from all of us to all of you: Happy holidays! We hope this annual injection of Christmas cheer is enough to carry you into the new year and then some. Read on,

Casey Hilder Editor

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contributors

December 2015

Tess Catlett Click’s social calendar for this month zwas compiled by Tess Catlett. A Southaven native and recent graduate of University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, Catlett is a former intern for Click. An avid and tenacious writer, Catlett has been featured in various publications including Vox Magazine, The Columbia Missourian and The DeSoto TimesTribune. When not writing, Catlett enjoys binge watching underrated TV dramas.

Michelle Hope & Jamie Newsom

Severin Allgood

Owners and lead designers of Social Butterflies, LLC, Hope and Newsom have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding and special events industry. This month, Hope and Newsom celebrate new beginnings in a festive Christmas bash (page 89). Together, Hope and Newsom have planned numerous notable events, including celebrity weddings, charity galas and Super Sweet 16s for the hit MTV show. To see more of their work, visit sb-events.com.

Severin Allgood was born in Atlanta and spent time in Denver, Seattle, and Portland before finally landing in Memphis. When he’s not writing short stories, he plays in one of Memphis’ loudest bands — Hosoi Bros. He lives in Midtown, just around the corner from Overton Park, with his wife and two daughters. Severin is a Leo and enjoys old Simpsons reruns, Seinfeld quotes and books on tape.

Shana Raley Lusk A lifelong reader and writer, Shana RaleyLusk is a freelance writer and book reviewer with a focus on Southern literature. A native of East Tennessee, Lusk holds an English degree with a concentration in literature from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and her work has appeared in a number of publications including At Home Tennessee magazine, The Knoxville News Sentinel and various others. This month, Lusk reviews a Holiday how-to book in Christmas With Southern Lady, Vol II (page 20).

Robert Lee Long Robert Lee Long is a native of Jackson, Miss., and a veteran journalist who has been covering Mississippi and the American South for more than 30 years. His baptism into the world of chronicling Southern culture came in his early 20s at the Delta Democrat-Times in Greenville. In 2008, he was featured in a BBC Programme 2 Radio documentary on the life of playwright Tennessee Williams. He is also a past contributing writer for Mississippi Magazine. He, his wife Laura and daughter Annie make their home in Hernando where Long serves as Community Editor for the DeSoto Times-Tribune. 10 DECEMBER 2015 | Click magazine

Madison Yen This month’s cover and fashion spread were photographed by Madison Yen of Yen Studios and Maddie Moree. Madison specializes in wedding and engagement photography as well as professional headshots. In her spare time, she is a merchandiser for Chloe + Isabel Jewelry and consults small businesses to ramp up their marketing and sales. maddiemoree.com and chloeandisabel.com/ boutique/madisonyen

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UP FRONT ARTS, CULTURE AND PERSONALITIES

Oh! Christmas Tree Tannenbaum tips from Emily and Michael Layson Interview by CASEY HILDER Lead Photo by KATIE FRASSINELLI Emily, Madison, John Thomas, Michael, & Duke Layson

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OR EMILY AND MICHAEL LAYSON, owners of the Wooden Door, a 15year dream to own a furniture store became a reality this year when their Goodman Road location opened its doors. With an eye for interior design and an average of four to five trees in the Layson house every year, Emily's expertise in holiday décor came in handy this holiday season when the Laysons hosted several trim-a-tree parties throughout November to get local residents in the spirit.

Click Magazine: What goes into your trim-a-tree parties? Emily Layson: Everybody is interested in making their tree look like it does in a magazine or on television. The trim-a-tree parties were small, about 20 people. We have hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and I do demonstrations of how to apply the ribbon to a tree, how to place the topper, where to put your ornaments around the tree, things like that. CM: Which works best: a real trees or a fake tree? EL: It’s definitely a personal preference. Fake trees are easy to work with as far as ribbons and tying things in because the wires in the branches help to stabilize things. You have a much tougher battle trying to decorate a real tree. I personally love a real tree, though. The look is worth the effort. I have one in my house. CM: What’s the perfect size for a tree? EL: It really depends on the home and the ceiling height. I find that 7 to 9 foot trees would probably be a good average perfect-size tree. Obviously, you’ll want a little bit bigger of a tree for a larger room. I’ve had some elderly people come to me with concerns about getting their trees up this year, and I always recommend these tabletopper trees. They’re 3 to 4 feet tall and still allow for a lot of decorative possibilities. That way, you can still get those special, meaningful ornaments out every year. Placing it on a table gives it a little more height, so you can still have a nice-sized Christmas tree without breaking your back. 14 DECEMBER 2015 | Click magazine

CM: What are some of the more eclectic

CM: How should ribbon be wrapped

arrangement using picks. You can mix

kinds of Christmas trees?

around the tree?

your ribbon in there and use the picks

EL: Well, you have your Douglas fir,

EL: Mesh has been a huge trend in

to hold it in place toward the top. But

they’re not as flush and full-looking.

recent years, but ribbon is truly more

I wouldn’t throw out the angels and

They seem to look better with fewer

traditional and classic. More people

stars — they’re very traditional and can

ornaments. I personally like to see the

have kind of been going back to that

work, too.

branches on my tree — you can go a

look recently. Like ornaments, you

little too wild with ribbon and really

really need three different styles of

CM: What about the tree skirt?

smother the tree! Another recent

ribbon: a wider ribbon and two smaller

EL: It’s probably the very last thing you

trend is the flocked tree, which a lot of

ones, but they need to have completely

do, but it’s very important. It gives that

people seem to like right now. Those

different patterns on them.

finishing touch and really completes the tree. Another big trend that I’ve

are the kind with the light layer of paint that resembles fresh snow. It

CM: What’s your favorite tree topper?

seen at market is wooden boxes or

definitely gives a more outdoorsy,

EL: For a lot of people, it’s a personal

aluminum frontends of old tractors

woodsy feel to it.

preference — you can make almost

being used to hold the tree in place. So

anything look beautiful with a little

instead of a skirt, you have a nice little

CM: What’s something most people

effort. The big thing right now is to

twist on it. I was hoping to do that this

overlook when it comes to ornament

make it look a little more like a floral

year, but it takes room.

placement? EL: At least three different sizes should be on any tree: really big, medium and small. Everything doesn’t go on the outside, you know. You generally want to use your bigger ornaments on the inside branches to kind of fill some gaps and holes. This gives the tree a more three-dimensional look. CM: Is there a particular brand of ornaments that you really like? EL: I really like Raz, it’s a classic brand that’s been around for years. It’s good quality stuff. I carry Melrose brand myself. But I’m not too partial to any one brand — I’ll buy ornaments from WalMart if I think they’re cute, especially for some of the filler ornaments. Click magazine | DECEMBER 2015 15

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Big House, Little House Hernando’s Banks House gets all dressed up for Christmas Story by ROBERT LEE LONG | Photos by CASEY HILDER

HERE IS A SPECIAL HOLIDAY MAGIC THAT envelopes the century-old Banks House decked out in glittering hues of green, red and gold, along with

splashes of deep aqua, bright turquoise and colors of almost every hue of the rainbow. After all, the Banks House is home to the DeSoto Arts Council which houses revolving exhibits of exquisite art painted from the palettes of local artists. The walls literally come alive with rich, vibrant paintings and photographs, including hand-painted masterpieces of wildlife, blues and gospel artists and still-life photographs. Another masterpiece looms underneath the sparkling crystal chandelier in the main foyer of the grand house. It’s the painstaking creation of Lula Whittle of Hernando. Her “masterpiece” is a gingerbread house that claimed the top prize in the recent Gingerbread House Art Contest sponsored by the DeSoto Arts Council. Whittle is somewhat of an expert “builder” and creator of gingerbread houses.

Whittle’s creations and those of other designers more than likely graced Christmas presents wrapped and placed underneath Christmas trees throughout the world. Cleo Wrap closed its doors in 2011 and suddenly Whittle found herself without a job. “Fortunately, my severance was good enough that it took me to that following January when I was at my full retirement

“Back in the 1980s when ‘Good Housekeeping’ magazine

age.” Then in October of 2012, Whittle was dealt another blow.

was holding their contest, I was one of the 250 fifth-place

“I was diagnosed with colon cancer,” Whittle said, reflecting

winners nationwide,” said Whittle, a soft-spoken, salt-and-

on that difficult period in her life. “When the company I

pepper gray-haired woman with radiant eyes and slender

worked for closed and then I got cancer, that kind of hit me

fingers that fold neatly into her lap.

in the face.” Whittle began treatments at West Clinic and

Whittle said the special ingredients of constructing a gingerbread house is mostly five parts whimsy and

began to receive encouragement from friends and family to aggressively fight the disease and be of good cheer.

imagination and one part hard work. “Basically, it consists of

“I would cry and then smile,” Whittle said.I went through

working the gingerbread dough into a dry mixture and then

chemo and radiation. It was an everyday thing. As my illness

you add molasses and milk and butter,” Whittle said. “You

went on, by Thanksgiving, I was not feeling very well. I had

have to keep working it. Then, there is the Royal icing which

surgery in February of 2013 and then following that, I began

is made with meringue powder and confectioner’s sugar and

to feel better. I had done some cross-stitching but I really

buttercream if you are going to eat it.”

had not done anything else creatively. When I heard about

Whittle said she often made gingerbread treats to hand out to

this gingerbread house contest, it was the spark that helped

co-workers. Her former employer was almost as synonymous

me get going again. I believe things happen for a reason.”

with Christmas as the North Pole.

Constructing a gingerbread house is not unlike drawing up

The Memphis State University graduate went to work at one of the world’s largest gift wrap manufactures, Cleo Wrap, which was based in Memphis for decades.

plans for a real house, according to Whittle. “You have to cut out the pattern and then bake your gingerbread. You will have problems, just like with a real

“We made all the wrap that was sold across the nation,”

house. This part and that part might not fit together. When

said Whittle, who received a master of Fine Arts degree from

I was putting together this gingerbread house, I started to

Memphis State, now the University of Memphis. “If you got

throw it away. Then the little bears took over,” Whittle said,

some of the wrap in a store, chances were that you saw one

describing small hand-crafted bears that represented cancer

of my designs.”

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“I wanted to show support for people going through a health problem like cancer,” Whittle said. “Then, I said, ‘I have to finish it.’ The ideas began to come again.” All in all, there are between 20 and

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50 bears — all wearing different colored ribbons — to show support for people who have gone through cancer treatment. One bear doesn’t have a ribbon, and that’s for everyone else. The bear with the dark blue ribbon is for colon cancer, pink is for breast cancer and then there is the lavender ribbon which represents all cancer.” The Gingerbread House was Whittle’s present to herself and the public at large. Her “little house” became an expression

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ations are now on display at the Banks House, located at 564 West Commerce Street in Hernando. “Everyone says it’s the best Christmas decorating that we’ve done, ever,” said Margaret Yates, Executive Director of the DeSoto Arts Council. “We have the most incredible volunteers and artists. They showed up to decorate the windows and the doors. We have colorful ribbons running down the fence with candy canes and gingerbread men. Our artists have been working since August on the idea that we would decorate it like a gingerbread house. All of our artwork was homemade. It looks just like a giant gingerbread house but you just can’t eat it.”

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Holiday Splendor Christmas with Southern Lady Volume II packs a plethora of holiday inspiration Story by SHANA RALEY-LUSK

ROM PRIZED OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY recipes to time honored traditions and gleaming decorations, the joy of Christmas certainly lies in

its details. In the South, Christmas is all about gathering around the table or tree with the people who you hold dearest and reflecting on those deepest and most important beliefs and values. While the particulars may differ from one household to the next, the emphasis on family, faith, and really great food hold true just about anywhere you go down here. If you are looking for the ideal book

overall aesthetic. Silver, crystal, and

beg readers to give them a try this sea-

to jumpstart your plans for creating

china abound on each tablescape

son. As for a sweet finish to the meal,

a charming and markedly Southern

presented while different sections of

the book has numerous cakes and other

style Christmas gathering for your

the book present individual takes on

sweet confections which are all as beau-

own family this year, Christmas with

how to properly decorate for the season.

tiful and they are undoubtedly delicious.

some

For instance, one particular chapter

“Pumpkin Butterscotch Crème Brulee”

pretty impressive inspiration for you.

is devoted to a bit more rustic style

and “Chocolate Silk Tart” are two of the

The book’s 164 pages are riddled with

perfectly suited for a cabin or weekend

enticing selections, but none can quite

mesmerizing photographs of everything

retreat in the mountains.

surmount the appeal of the luscious tra-

Southern

Lady Volume

has

from holiday wreaths and florals to

And, like any good book about how we

dition of “Red Velvet Cake.” If you do not

beautiful wrapping ideas and tempting

Southerners do things, there is no short-

happen to have a go-to family recipe for

recipes. The holiday style presented

age of food and drink in Christmas with

this traditional Christmas dessert, the

by this book stands out from others

Southern Lady. A dedicated chapter for

one in the book looks to be perfectly

primarily because of its creative twists

perfect winter-time beverages makes

decadent.

on traditional Christmas décor. Its color

it easy to have something prepared for

When it comes to this book, elegance,

palettes are bold, crisp, and classic with

just about anyone to enjoy. “Cranberry

refinement, and sophistication reign

timeless red roses contrasting gracefully

Pear Rosemary Cider” and “Ginger-

supreme. Honestly, shortcuts and quick

with bright green mistletoe on many of

bread Latte” both practically warm you

fixes have no place within its pages. It

the book’s pages.

from the pages of the book. A seasonal

is about pulling out the family china

Keeping with the Southern theme of

iced tea recipe lends a little bit of extra

and the best linens and creating a truly

the book, it showcases ways to include

Southern flair which will not go unap-

magical Christmas heavy-laden with

sentimental

preciated around here.

love, grace, and a bit of wistfulness for

handmade

ornaments

“Praline Sweet Potatoes” and “Spinach

the memories of beloved Christmases

wreaths

and Artichoke Casserole” would be wel-

long gone. It really is about doing

and weighty evergreen garlands add

come additions to any holiday table, and

Christmas the old-fashioned way, just

to the nostalgic quality of the book’s

the pictures presented in the book truly

like any Southern lady really would.

and treasured heirloom items for the Christmas

table.

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Winter Brews Light and frosty beverages that make cold days a little warmer Story by VICTOR LORTHOS | Photos by CASEY HILDER

NEW BELGIUM BEN & JERRY’S Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale, ABV 6.30 Ben and Jerry’s, known for their wide and eclectic blend of ice-cream flavors, branches out into brewing with this tasty brown ale. An intense chocolate flavor that slowly smoothes into subtle hints of vanilla and caramel and malted milk

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beverage for heavy winter meals which

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GHOST RIVER MIDNIGHT MAGIC

From Colorado based New Belgium

Vermont brewers Magic Hat conjure

Dark Beer, ABV 5.0

Brewing

new

forth a hoppy brown ale for the winter

From a local brewer comes a heavy beer

seasonal IPA as smooth as a fresh snow

season. A darker beverage with the light

to get you through the hard months of

drift. Pours pale gold with a frothy and

scent of toasted breads and caramel, it

Southern winter. Billed as a “dark beer

delicate head. Light and slightly fruity

has a flavor reminiscent of chocolate

for people who don’t think they like dark

on the tongue, with notes of citrus, pine,

and cool peppermint. Very slightly

beer” this brew has a black color and a

and cinnamon. A clean and refreshing

sugary and medium-bodied. Available

smooth flavor, much like a porter or

finish that leaves you wanting more.

in singles and as part of the “Winterland

stout but without quite as much bitter

Perfect for long winter nights by a fire.

Variety 12-pack” which includes their

bite. Chocolate with notes of roasted

New Belgium also offers Snow Day, a

Winter Mingle Stout and the classic #9

malts, it packs sufficient punch to keep

brisk winter ale.

Not Quite Pale Ale along with the Vinyl

you warm on a cold evening. Goes well

Amber Lager.

with grilled meats and game-day revelry.

company

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ABITA CHRISTMAS ALE

Delightfully complex and layered, it

American Brown Ale, ABV 5.0

contains fine malt notes and a smooth

Louisiana-based brewery Abita cranks

mouthfeel with a clean finish. Perfect

out an excellent ale for the winter

for the season, and with Bell’s new

season. This dark beverage pours a

Winter White there is a decent variety

clear brown and smells of pine with

to keep drinking straight through until

subtle nutty undertones. It tastes quite

March.

hops-forward, with a zesty feel of burnt sugar and spruce. Would go very well

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a very drinkable result with hints

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of ginger crackers and brown sugar.

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A Mid-Southern Night’s Dream The husband-and-wife ballet duo of Brandon and Virginia Ramey gear up for a busy winter season Story by MIKE LEE | Photos courtesy BALLET MEMPHIS

sister was enrolled and he would watch and eventually mimic the movements of the students. By age 13, he knew he wanted to dance, showing exceptional poise, grace, and control. Realizing that their son was gifted, Brandon’s parents enrolled him in the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet School where, over the course of two summers he took high school credit classes in the mornings and in the afternoon, ballet classes. “To

be honest, I always felt awkward because

of their height, but their unique relationship with each other.

more inches to grow. At 18, Brandon

RANDON AND VIRGINIA RAMEY ARE ARTISTS IN THE STRICTEST

even at 13 I was already 6 feet tall and

sense — ballet being their art form — and they’ve danced for enthusiastic

many thought I’d choose basketball as a

audiences around the globe.

career,” Brandon says.

As two of Ballet Memphis’ principal dancers, the pair stands out — not just because

But he still had much to learn and five

Brandon, at 6’5”, ranks as one of the tallest male ballet dancers in the world and

joined the San Francisco Ballet School,

‘Ginny’ — as she’s known by friends and colleagues — stands 5'10" — tall for a

but broke an ankle when he had a bad

ballerina. What makes them unique in the world of ballet, however, is that they are

fall during a landing which sidelined him,

husband and wife. This dynamic has led to a certain synergy exclusive to the pair.

and he took two years off.

“It makes things easier because you know each other in so many ways, on so many

Having fallen behind the class, he

levels that you can anticipate which makes you both more fluid as a team,” Ginny says.

resigned to move on. But he’d been seen

Ginny, 31, was born in Memphis and grew up in a home where her parents loved

and was offered an opportunity to join

classical music, opera, and the theater. At 5 years old, her mother enrolled Ginny in

Ballet Memphis by Dorothy Pugh, CEO

ballet classes at Memphis Concert Ballet where she quickly embraced and loved the

and founding artistic director of the

dance form.

company. “We love it here in Memphis,”

Throughout elementary school, she spent summers studying ballet and by age 17,

Brandon says. “We feel we can give more

in 2001 she joined Ballet Memphis, having graduated early from White Station high

to the community, both in performance

school. Ginny was signed to a 40-week contract and took her place in the company

and in instruction since we teach ballet

of dancers, performing productions around the mid-south, including the stage at

as well.”

the Orpheum. Brandon’s career began in Framingham, Massachusetts, just outside Boston where he was born. When he was seven, his mother would drop him off at ballet classes where his 24 DECEMBER 2015 | Click magazine

This month, Brandon and Ginny will reprise their roles as Cavalier and Sugar Plum in the Nutcracker.

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Mississippi McTwist Community collective Hernando Skates brings skateboarding to North Mississippi Story by SEVERIN ALLGOOD | Photos by MIKE LEE & CASEY HILDER

OTHING SAYS 21ST CENTURY LIKE A BRANDspanking new skate park. And for residents of Hernando, Mississippi, a three-year effort has become a reality.

The newly modeled and currently-unnamed skate park at

Renasant Park in Hernando sports all the ramps, bowls and boarder accoutrement worthy of the pros. The residents of DeSoto County can thank Chad Crawford and Edward Pidgeon for their years of work to deliver North Mississippi its beautiful new space. Crawford, 34, was born in Picayune, Mississippi. He got his first skateboard when he was nine years old. He and his family moved to Miramar, California in 1989 and returned to Mississippi in 2001 and settled in Horn Lake. “26 years later, and I love it more than ever,” he says. Crawford met Pidgeon at the opening of the Tobey Park skate park in Memphis. Pidgeon is a Memphis native with deep roots in the city, but his semi-pro surfing career has taken him around the globe. “He is probably the most caring, selfless individual I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing,” Chad says. “Soon after we met I learned that he also lived in Hernando and was working on petitioning the city to add a skate park to a large park that was being planned, so of course I wanted in.” Once Pidgeon and Crawford secured a location, they set up an account for donations managed by the Parks and Recreation Foundation and began a variety of fundraising efforts. “Edward did the lion’s share. We set up at the farmers market to beg for change and he stood longer than anyone else. We had an art sale. He did a letter writing campaign that brought in $5,000. He spent years driving countless miles to collect and recycle cans and not a single penny went into his gas tank,” Crawford says. “When construction began, he used his connections to secure the best price possible on concrete and dirt.” Crawford and Pidgeon have held numerous free skateboarding clinics for kids and to show the community that they can make anything happen if they are willing to work for it. In order to apply for grants they needed a picture and some base numbers. Pidgeon approached several of the top artisan skate park builders for help, but no one would do it for less than $1000. Then Evergreen stepped up. Evergreen Skate parks is a Portland, Oregon based business that was founded by longtime skateboarders Billy and Catherine Coulon. Evergreen Skateparks is a family-run company 28 DECEMBER 2015 | Click magazine

that grew out of a desire to make the most fun, finely crafted skateparks possible. “The owner was out of the country on a build and he racked up a sizable phone bill trying to coordinate with their office,” Crawford says. “Not only did they help but it actually cost them money to do so. The crew that they sent was awesome. Some of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.” Evergreen knew how much this project meant to Pidgeon and Crawford and allowed them to be there every day to give input. “The crew that they sent was awesome! Some of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I actually worked beside them while we turned our dreams into reality with our bare hands. It was a very spiritual experience and we were a family by the end,” Crawford says. The design of the park was a product of

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the skateboarders involved in the build. Pidgeon and Crawford talked with the crew extensively about the purpose they wanted the park to serve. They wanted a place for both the person who has never skated and the seasoned skater to enjoy. “We wanted a park that was different than all the others in the area and that’s exactly what we got. The flow of the park almost forces you to work on the base fundamentals of riding so progression is basically built into the park. If you come out and ride a few times a week you will notice a marked improvement in your balance and turning. I’ve already seen it happen,” Crawford says. Crawford and Pidgeon want to do a “phase two” of the park with a price tag of $180,000-$200,000. The addition would include a plaza/street area, a bowl and shade structures.

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Edynn, Jerod & Lisa Roller

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on October 10. Between live music, a pop-up

skateshop, and a demo, the afternoon was a dream

come true for many in the community. The skatepark has been years in the making, with a fair amount of funds coming from Hernando Skates’ Ed Pidgeon and Chad Crawford’s own wallets. The duo raised $40,000 in four years, and received a $100,000 grant from the city last year, which ultimately made the park possible. Photos by MIKE LEE

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Phillip & Destinee Schwendemann with ‘Sam’

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og-lovers from across DeSoto County came out to Olive Branch City Park for the 11th annual Walk for Wags & Whiskers. Benefitting DeSoto Animal Rescue Society, the fundraiser included

a 2-mile fun walk with four-legged friends in tow, agility trials and more.

Chase Rowe & ‘Pearl’, Avery Bynum

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its realtors in front of its Olive Branch location. Folks could take advantage

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of free food and prizes and kick back to music by DJ Brad. Photos by MIKE LEE

Jason Woods, Haley Martin & Kevin Ruby

Michael Ann Dillinger, Ken Waldrip & Rose Frommelt

Kathy Harpole, Ruben Lopez & Michele Johnston

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Carole Johnson & Jimmy Jones

Sierra & Leigh Harris

Sturgis Monteith & Allison Spencer

Sandy Moore & Verna Littleton

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Betty Sumler, Jasmine & LeAnn Gray

Dick Matheau & Dave McKinney

Blair & Meagan Sneed

Charles Reinhorn & Mark Hitchings

Blackwell Animal Rescue

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Michael Grey & Elizabeth Bower

Flash Gordon & Carol Massey

Heidi Lanford & Diane Thomas

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organization is a no-kill animal rescue focusing in rehabilitating dogs and cats and placing them in new homes. Photos by MIKE LEE

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Patricia & Larry Sylvester, Charlotte Underwood & Karen Dover

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In the Park After Dark

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Alika Hoomana & Anthony Vagone

Dylan, Devon & Lisa Facio

Marshall. Photos by MIKE LEE

Cash Reed & Hilda Echols

Mack & Alex Wiltcher

Sherice Walls-Lewis, Tylan Pace, Kera Lewis & Marley Walls

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Rhonda Mitchell & Terry Cook

Cameron Kelly, Lizzie Joyce Blackman, Sharon Geeter & Gracie Woods

Byhalia Chamber Quarterly Luncheon

yhalia Chamber of Commerce hosted its quarterly membership luncheon

on October 22. Memphis Dawgs catered the networking event, offering up a

delicious election of hamburgers and hot dogs. Photos by JANICE WAGG

Mayor Phil Malone, Representative John Faulkner, Justin Hall, Bill Dawson & Mayor Kelvin Bulk

Sarah Sawyer, Susan Fernendez, Farina Hopper, Vicki Reel & Kristie Owens

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Representative John Faulkner, Senator Bill Stone, Senator Kevin Blackwell, Representative Steve Masengill & Representive Bill Kinkade

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Ambassador of the Year:

Police Chief Tom Long, accepted on

Denise Silas of Brown Missionary

his behalf by Colleen Long

Baptist Church and Mary Kay

Nonprofit Leader of the Year:

Corporate Business of the Year:

Connie James of Heartland Hands

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto,

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represented by Claire Hick

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Bobbie Bender

Elmore Road Veterinary Clinic,

Woman of the Year:

represented by Brandi Ellis

April Armstrong of Chick-fil-A

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Stephanie Lawson, Beth Winn & Brenylle Farmer

Heather Edge & Renee McEleven

Kimberly Remak, Rebecca Treadway & Monica Kirby

Darren Musslewhite & Bobby Wharton

Pierce Camp & Jeff King

Claire Hick & Jennifer Adams

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Rose Marie Kelley, Harry & Mary Louise Grubbs & Whitney Merida

Relay for Life

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elay for Life of DeSoto County kicked off its fundraising efforts with a bash a Fountain South Inn. With plenty of games and activities to get

everyone excited for the coming months, the Relay

crew painted purple pumpkins to raise awareness for the cause. The Relay is set to take place at Snowden Grove Park on May 13. Photos by MIKE LEE Diane Trenthem, Elizabeth & Alex Whittington

Maria & Salma Ruiz

Pam Black & Patricia Alexander

Regina Sowell, Tristan & Adrienne Crosby

Harry & Mary Louise Grubbs

Laura & Josh Dunning

Lisa Ales & Diane Trenthem

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a positive match. Higginbotham hopes to have the kidney transplant surgery in December. To help with costs, a fundraiser was held at Cedar Hill Farm on September 22. Friends and family from across the community came out to support Higginbotham by taking part in a silent auction, purchasing baked goods and more.

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Darlene, Tasha & Becky Higginbotham

Patty & Larry Howard

Sherry & Mary Nemcek & Jamie McMuin

Tasha Higginbotham & Michael Johnson

Scott Keller & Candace Sheppard

Tiea & David Wilson

Pam Fesker & Tami Tittle

Trey, Heather & Bubba Wilburn

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Clint Atkinson, Jeremy Beirnes & Chris Joseph

Corey Bellamy, Kevin Genoe & Jason Lopez

Emily & Lorie Jernigan & Savannah McCann

Lindsay LeBlanc & Jordan Ruby

Heather Williams & Brett Davis-Cooley

Noah’s Gift Memorial Run

lmost 300 people participated in this year’s memorial run. The annual 5K kicked off at the Maddox Foundation

in Hernando and lead runners on a scenic

route throughout the town before wrapping back around. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Noah’s Gift, a grant offering youth ages 13-19 the opportunity to do something extraordinary. Photos by MIKE LEE Blackfox Award for Perseverance – Elliott Felner Overall Male – Preston Burks Overall Female – Kim Vance

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Alexa Peavey, Savana Hill & Bridgette Ford

Christian Phillips & Jonathan Conley

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guests to stamp their drink passport at each destination. Regional cuisine was also available from food trucks and area restaurants. Photos by FRANK CHIN

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Rhonetta Robinson & Natasha Robinson

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Santa in Old Towne Olive Branch City Hall 4–8:30 p.m. Get ready to bring the kids out for an enchanting afternoon with the North Pole’s finest. Mr. and Mrs. Claus are stopping in Olive Branch the first and second Tuesday and Thursday of December. A photographer is on hand to capture every magical moment. Admission free. olivebrancholdtowne.org

Methodist Cancer Center Luncheon The Peabody 11:45 a.m. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts will speak about her battle with cancer and how it has impacted her life and career. The Emmy Award winner was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and with myelodysplastic syndrome in 2012. Admission $250–$5,000. methodisthealth.org

Toy Bash Propcellar 7-11 p.m. Presented by BNSF Railway, this year’s toy bash has moved to a new location and features live music by the Memphis Soul Revue. The annual bash aims to provide as many children as possible with at least one gift to open during the holiday season. Admission $100, plus a toy donation bgcm.org

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Southaven Christmas Parade Main Street at Highway 51 and Stateline Road 5 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with live music, floats, and a special appearance by good ol’ St. Nick. Admission free. Southaven.org

Olive Branch Christmas Parade Olive Branch Elementary School 2 p.m. Themed “Christmas Through A Child’s Eye,” the 39th annual Christmas Parade is sure to enchant with beautiful holiday scenes and dazzling floats. Admission free. olivebranchms.com

An Enchanted Holiday Party on Ice Landers Center 3:30 p.m. Presented by the Figure Skating Club of Memphis, this holiday celebration showcases local skaters’ athletic and artistic talent with an original screenplay on ice. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization’s growth. Admission $13–$40. ticketmaster.com

Cookies with Santa Gale Community Center 2–5 p.m. Enjoy cookies, crafts, and a visit from the man in the red suit. Admission $1–$3. hernandorec.com

Hernando Christmas Parade Courthouse Square 6:30 p.m. Watch as more than 100 participants — including floats, cars, marching bands and fire trucks — march throughout downtown Hernando. There might even be a special guest all the way from the North Pole. Admission free. hernandoms.org

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Latimer Lakes Park 6 p.m. After Horn Lake’s annual Christmas Parade in Latimer Lakes Park, sit back and watch as the City’s Christmas tree is lit for the first time this holiday season. Admission free. hornlakechamber.com

Holiday Open House Southaven Municipal Complex 3–5 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with the Southaven Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments are available. southavenchamber.com

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Memphis Zoo 5:30-9:30 p.m., select dates Who says snow doesn’t fall in the South? Experience this holiday miracle and bask in the glow of the thousands of lights strung up throughout the Memphis Zoo. Admission $6–$8. memphiszoo.org

through 30 Memphis Zoo on Ice

Memphis Zoo 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Take a spin on the Ferris wheel, then check out Memphis’ only outdoor ice skating rink. Admission $6. memphiszoo.org

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Fitz Casino, Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $25–$35 ticketmaster.com

National Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Noon–5 p.m. Sun., Admission $4–$6 metalmuseum.org

5 3 Doors Down Horseshoe Casino, Tunica 7 p.m., Admission $52–$152 ticketmaster.com

Eleanor Tallie Hi-Tone Café, Memphis 9 p.m., Admission $8 hitonememphis.com

Ruby Rose New Daisy Theatre, Memphis 10:30 p.m., Admission $30 eventbrite.com

12 Melinda Doolittle Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 7 p.m., Admission $27.50 orpheum-memphis.com

18 Tony Bennett Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $70–$125 orpheum-memphis.com

19 Lucero Family Christmas Minglewood Hall, Memphis 8 p.m., Admission $22–$24 minglewoodhall.com

29 The Temptations Horseshoe Casino, Tunica 8 p.m., Admission $32–$102 ticketmaster.com

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through 18 Intervals and Disturbances by Ben Butler

through January 3 My Own Places: Paintings and Prints by Martha Kelly Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphi 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat., 1–5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3–$7 dixon.org

through January 10 Decorative Arts Trust: A 35th Anniversary Edition

The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Admission $3–$5 museum.olemiss.edu

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3–$7 brooksmuseum.org

through January 3

through February 20

Peri Schwartz: Paintings, Drawings, Prints

Kate Freeman Clark: A New Look at a National Treasure

The University of Mississippi Museum, Oxford 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.–Sat., Admission $3–$5 museum.olemiss.edu

through January 3

through February 28

William Eggleston & Ernest C. Withers in Conversation

Wonder, Whimsy, Wild: Folk Art in America

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3–$7 brooksmuseum.org

through January 3

through March 13

Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations from the Johnson Collection Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat., 1–5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3–$7 dixon.org

Clare Leighton and Thomas W. Nason: Common Threads Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weds., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Admission $3–$7 brooksmuseum.org

through April 3 Painting American Progress: Selections from the Kattner Collection and More Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Memphis 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.–Sat., 1–5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thurs., Admission $3–$7 dixon.org

PERFORMING ARTS 3–19 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Playhouse on the Square, Memphis 8 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., Admission $15–$40 playhouseonthesquare.org

4–6 Ballet Memphis’ Nutcracker Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $9.50–$74.50 orpheum-memphis.com

8–13 Disney’s Newsies Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 7:30 p.m. Tues.–Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sun., Admission $25–$125 orpheum-memphis.com

10–11 Gift of the Magi Presented by Kudzu Playhouse New Discovery Christian Church, Hernando 7 p.m., Admission $5 kudzuplayers.com

4–20 Miracle on 34th Street Presented by DeSoto Family Theatre Landers Center, Southaven 7 .m. Fri., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Admission $15–$30 dftonline.org

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THE HOUSE THAT

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Walking through the door of Gladys

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year definitely puts visitors in the Christmas spirit. With an ever-present holiday music blaring, the light scent of cinnamon and wall-to-wall holiday decorations, one might swear they were transported somewhere between the Island of Misfit Toys and a Macy’s department store in late December. Gladys has decorated the two-story, 7,000 square foot home every year since moving to DeSoto County from Texas. The effort is a labor of love, as she prepares her home well before the holiday season and coordinates all of the décor herself. “Kids love the decorations, but I do this mainly for senior adults,” she says. “So many are left out around Christmas time and even more have physical disabilities that makes decorating a chore. For a lot of them, their visit the only Christmas they have.

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A bevy of themed rooms in the Fleming residence includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms, two dens, a sitting room, and living and dining areas. Each rooms is decked out with dozens of portraits of Santa, garland, nutcrackers, snowmen, themed Christmas trees and nearly everything else that could be considered fit for the holidays. Six Christmas trees and thousands of ornaments usher visitors through the sprawling halls of the Fleming home, with each room and the pathways between bearing a different Christmas theme. The Night Before Christmas room, a child’s bedroom decorated all in red, is a Fleming favorite. “My husband and I used to sleep in that room and wake up every Christmas morning like we were little kids,” she says. There’s also the Village room, which presents a floor-to-ceiling diorama of a tiny winter wonderland against a blue Styrofoam sky backdrop lit with “stars.” This year marks the end of the DeSoto County Christmas House’s multi-year run. Gladys says she will donate most of her trove of Christmas decorations to the city at the end of the year. 86 DECEMBER 2015 | Click magazine

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'Tis the season for entertaining friends and family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; here are some festive ideas to celebrate in style. MERRY & BRIGHT Christmas lights are a must. This economical way to light up your home and add ambiance is key in creating a festive atmosphere. Solid white lights are a classic and give a magical look when wrapped around trees and bushes. As a bonus, you can put them up a little early and leave them for the entire holiday season to enjoy.

CHOOSING A THEME Theme is important, even when decorating for the holidays. Rustic, Shabby Chic, Traditional or Monochromatic color schemes are all options. You can go simple and just style your tree in a chosen theme or go all out and decorate every single room in your house.

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TANNENBAUM TIME Get the tree up early. Giving yourself the most time to enjoy it will be worth all the hard work. If you get a live tree, set an alarm on your phone to help remind you to water it.

A FANCY FÊTE It’s the perfect time to throw a party when you already have your house decorated. Christmas is a built- in theme - just add food and friends. Cocktail parties are great for hosting at your home because you don’t have to worry about adding a lot of extra seating. Appetizers passed or on a buffet keep guests mingling and moving about. You could even ask guests to bring their favorite drink to share which is easy on the budget.

MISTLETOE MOMENTS Whether you have a handful of close friends sharing dinner or a full on Holiday shindig, make sure to capture your memories through pictures and video. And then actually print them or have a photo book made. This will be something you will cherish for years to come.

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