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13 | interView ONwARD AND UpwARDRyan Seidl’s Rebel Pedal pedicab company tackles the rolling hills of Oxford, MS.

18 | food COMING HOME AGAINWater Valley’s B.T.C. Grocery provides characteristically Southern comfort and quality.

22 | MusiC BlUff CITy DARlINGSThe talented trio of The Memphis Dawls are poised for exposure.

26 | arts + Culture GREATNESS IN GRApHITEArtist J. Rodney Leath on sketching famous faces and the healing power of the pencil.

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35 | style MOMMy & MECelebrate Mother’s Day in style.

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When I was younger, I rejected pretty much any commentary that came from

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with a little determination and perseverance, I believed her.

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but my mom has always loved me for who I am, even with all my quirks and

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and now, looking back, I can say I’ve never been more thankful for that phrase.

I’ve got plenty of friends, but only one mother.

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M.B. Sellers Contributing writer Mary B. Sellers visits Water Valley, Mississippi this month for a look inside Oxford’s old-fashioned grocery. Read “Coming Home Again” (p. 18) in this month’s issue. A recent graduate of the Ole Miss Honors Col-lege, Sellers currently works for the Oxford-based label, Fat Possum Records, and plans to continue her studies with an MFA program for fiction writing in Fall 2014. Her interests include a love for Sonic breakfast toasters, Wes Anderson, reading, writing and listening to sappy audio books on long car drives. Sellers is also the author of a collection of short stories called The Beautiful Little Fools: A Collection of Fables about Females.

Terry SweeneyPhotographs from the story “Com-ing Home Again” (p. 18) of this month’s issue were taken by long time contribut-ing photographer Terry Sweeney. With a career that spans more than 20 years in the MidSouth, Sweeney’s areas of exper-tise include work for nearly all regional publications, as well as commercial, advertising and architectural photog-raphy. 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.

Tess CatlettA Southaven native who attends school at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri, Catlett is a former intern and frequent contribut-ing writer for Click magazine. This month, she reviews the many non-profits across the MidSouth. Read her feature story on page 79 “Guide to Giving Back”. In addition to writing on a variety of topics (she particularly enjoys civil rights issues), she also has a passion for local coffee shops and music venues..

Charles GrayCharles Gray is a internet-based writer, sound producer, and digital curator. He has covered music in the MidSouth for more two years and is actively in-volved in the Memphis experimental music scene through being a member of the Spoiler Alert art collective. Gray currently runs Lavender Town Press—a firm for avant-garde electronic music. When he’s not writing press releases or music articles he can be found researching and discussing internet culture, modern music production and digital art. Read his story “Bluff City Darlings” on page 22 of this month’s issue.

Tonya ThompsonA Southern-born writer, Thompson has spent most of her life between Nashville and the Mississippi Delta. Now, a contrib-uting editor for Click magazine, Thomp-son writes frequently on matters related to life in North Mississippi and the greater Memphis area. Originally from Clarksville, Tennessee, Thompson is also the owner of The Tenth Muse—a local professional writing and editing service. When Thomp-son isn’t writing, she is usually traveling, spending time with her husband and children, or riding vintage motorcycles. Read her feature story “Adventures in the MidSouth” on page 91 of this issue

Lisa ChapmanThe photographs you see on page 35 “Mommy & Me” were taken by Lisa Chapman. A frequent contributor to Click magazine, Chapman specializes in photographing family and children’s portraits, as well as weddings and other special events. While her time is largely spent behind the camera, the photogra-pher’s real passion is being a wife and a mother to two kids.


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Ryan Seidl’s Rebel Pedal pedicab company tackles the rolling hills of Oxford, MS

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Onward and Upward

Interview and photography by Casey hilder


Click Magazine: where did this idea

come from?

Ryan Seidl: I came up with the idea

freshman year. My brother goes to the

Citadel, a military college in South Car-

olina. It’s a very big and lively city and

they all use this awesome pedicab sys-

tem to get around. It’s like the biggest

niche in the city, and I always rode them

with my family. I always thought they

were the most fun things ever and won-

dered “Why doesn’t Oxford have these?”

And after thinking for a while, I figured

it’s probably because of the hills. I fig-

ured it would be a good idea anyways

because it still beats the taxis around

here. Ten bucks a head? That’s crazy.

CM: what brought you to Oxford?

RS: I was originally into wrestling in

high school and had a scholarship in

line up north. Unfortunately, I dislocat-

ed my knee, and it just wasn’t safe to

keep going. So I changed my goals up,

applied to 15 different schools and was

accepted to 14. I visited 10 of them, and

I fell in love with Ole Miss as soon as my

feet hit the ground.

CM: How do the rolling hills of Oxford

treat your drivers?

RS: There’s ways around it for nearly ev-

ery route in Oxford if you know the lay

of the land like we do. Of course, we like

to give our customers a choice between

the long route, short route or whatever.

Sometimes the shortest route isn’t the

easiest and vice-versa.

CM: what was it like getting estab-

lished once you had an idea?

RS: I talked about the idea with friends

for about three months. I took out mon-

ey from my savings to order the bikes,

and I hired a lawyer, Jonathan Masters.

We worked alongside the city to present

the first ordinance to allow this system

and ended up presenting to the mayor

and the city council three separate

times.

CM: Have you encountered any resis-

tance from the city?

RS: At first they seemed a little scared of

the idea, but we were eventually able to

bring them onboard.

CM: Is Rebel pedal a taxi service or pri-

marily a sightseeing vehicle?

RS: Right now, it’s mainly for sightsee-

ing, a tourist-type thing. There are a few

eco-friendly electric motor options that

I’m looking into to improve the bikes

and make it a little easier on riders go-

ing up hills. That will allow it to be more

of a taxi service. But the most important

part is providing an eco-friendly option

because that’s the whole point of the

pedicab system.

CM: what’s the typical route look like?

RS: We definitely pass by all the main

spots in Oxord. Right now, we’re work-

ing on a few different routes for historic

and touring purposes. Eventually, our

bikers will really know the history and

be able to offer a little bit of tour guid-

ance to customers who have never been

here before.

CM: what about the length and cost of

a typical tour?

RS: They both vary. We have long

routes and short routes. It’s really

discretionary toward the bikers. We set

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a T jUST 20 yEARS OlD, Ole Miss sophomore Ryan

Seidl is probably Oxford’s

youngest business owner. However,

a few years as a business manage-

ment major and a notion to cut down

on motor vehicle traffic prove that

there’s nothing green about Seidl ex-

cept his goals. This past March, the

Illinois native started Rebel Pedal, a

full-service pedicab company and the

first of its kind in the city.


our own prices for distance traveled,

but it usually ends up around $3 or $4

bucks per ride.

CM: Is Rebel pedal affiliated with Ole

Miss?

RS: Right now, it’s not. I’m a member

of the University’s careers club, but we

have no formal affiliation.

CM: How many drivers do you have on

the current staff?

RS: I have about nine guys constantly

moving around the Square, seven days

a week. I’d like to have around 15-20, so

my guys can choose when they’d like

to go out. Most of them are students

and the ones that aren’t usually cover

nights.

CM: How do you keep up with repairs

and maintenance?

RS: I work out of my house, so it gets

tricky. Right now we have a grad stu-

dent who does repairs for us on the side,

he’s an engineering major, so it actually

plays into his coursework a little bit.

CM: what have been some of the big-

gest challenges of the past few months?

RS: I definitely underestimated the hills

and how much manpower that would

take. The hardest one is definitely Mar-

tin Luther King Drive to the Square, but

it’s a breeze once you make it up that

one. The other tough part is finding

drivers who can work the schedule.

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CM: what would you say is the best

part of working for Rebel pedal?

RS: You don’t have to get out there and

bug people to gain customers. Basically,

our drivers can just park somewhere

and hang back. The customers will

come.

CM: Do you have any plans to expand

upon current operations?

RS: We plan on increasing by two bikes

a semester, but we’ll probably level

out at around 14 before it becomes

too much. We’ve got a guy who is

also working to install speakers on

each cab, too, which should be fun for

couples.

CM: Any new developments?

RS: We recently gained a Bud Light

sponsorship. It took a little consistency.

I called their distribution company,

pitched it,

and they pretty much asked “Are you

crazy?” So I called again, they sent me

to at least three different people and

one guy down the line eventually said

“I love it!”

CM: where do you see Rebel pedal in a

few years?

RS: After

graduation in 2016, the plan is to have

college students each year take over op-

erations after I’m gone. I love this place

and would definitely like to keep things

going down here, it would be a nice

thing to constantly have.

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b .T.C. GROCERY, LOCATED IN WATER VALLEY, MISS.,

is a spacious, brightly lit venue in the hearts of both

downtown and the town’s inhabitants. Brick-walled

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blue sign reading “The Red Apron Café” in a vintage-looking

font hangs above their heads. The store’s famous produce

is located in the front of the building, neatly labeled and

abundant. Above one stand, there’s another eye-catching sign

announcing “Cora’s Mississippi Mudd Bakery.” The decoration

is intentional and kinetic—with the use of chromatic and

custom fonts, the shabby-chic feel seems adjusted rightly so

to the overall mood of the venue. It’s open and welcoming, but

highly stylized with a deft, subtle hand that seems to know the importance of proper presentation. This is no regular grocery, folks.

A trio of ladies in the back, who have been enjoying coffee and small talk, embody the type of customers who come through B.T.C. Grocery. Reminiscent of Utopian small towns in fiction, all three have kind, relaxed smiles as they take a moment to browse the produce before exiting the store. There’s another lingerer—a man working on his laptop and sipping coffee, relaxed and focused, as anyone should be at B.T.C.

The “B.T.C.” in the grocery store’s name stands for “Be the Change,” a reference to Gandhi who said “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Alexe van Buren, owner and head grocer at B.T.C., embodies that quote like no other. She relocated from Washington, D.C., in 2007 with her husband, and, after purchasing the building, the business was up and running by 2010. “We’d been living here for a few years, and had gotten this building to run without any idea of what to do with it. And my husband was working full-time then renovating it on nights and weekends. I was really in love with this town, but the only thing that I found myself leaving

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The “B.T.C.” in the grocery store’s name stands for “Be the Change,” a reference to Gandhi who said “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

for on a regular basis was food that Piggly Wiggly didn’t carry, and I thought there might be other people like me. We had this building and we decided to go ahead and open a little grocery store,” she explains.

Van Buren hails from Virginia, where she grew up on a working farm in Blue Ridge. “My mom had a big garden and she was—and is—very health conscious. She has some sheep, we have horses, that kind of thing. When I was sort of thinking about starting a grocery store, but hadn’t actually made a decision, my mother, who had no idea I was thinking about anything like that, found this list I’d made when I was six or seven. And it said ‘when I grow up I want to be: 1. an actress, 2. a writer, 3. a merchant who shall be fair and kind and just to all, and not take any expensive vacations or anything. And I have no memory of making that list.”

She has a team of highly capable staff, including Dixie Grimes as chef. “She’s basically my partner at this point,” van Buren said. Van Buren and Grimes put out a cookbook together in March of

this year. “The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Cookbook,” which includes 120 of the store’s most-loved recipes, is currently sold in a variety of places including Square Books in Oxford, Miss. The cookbook includes 120 of the store’s most-loved recipes.

Besides Grimes, the staff includes Lori Ward as sous chef, Cora Ray as baker and four or five rotating, part-time teenagers who work at the grocery after school and on weekends.

“I had been running the farmer’s market in Water Valley for a couple of years, so I pretty much knew anyone who was growing anything. And our basic policy, especially on produce, is that if it’s growing around here and the store doesn’t currently have any, we will buy it. We ask farmers if they spray. We try to pay a little bit more for things that haven’t been treated. So it’s been a lot of fun—we’ve got everything from watermelons to shiitake mushrooms to those hydroponic tomatoes.”

B.T.C. is unique for many reasons, one being their faithfulness to buying local. Generally, they buy everything from a


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“We just don’t leave Water Valley for anything. Sometimes, people are surprised that my children are going to this school here and I’m like—‘this is where we live.’ And you can really get pretty much everything you need. I don’t know—when we lived in D.C., we went to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s and that kind of thing. But here, and not just in terms of groceries—I really like small stores. I like having that connection with people.”

It’s in no way surprising that van Buren and her family feel content to stay within the con� nes of this small but charming town. Water Valley is reminiscent of one of those picturesque towns straight out of the 1950s. It’s compact but there’s a general bustling quality to it that’s surprisingly electrifying. The downtown is tidy, attractive and humming with the day-to-day lives of its citizens. And with stores like B.T.C., who needs anything else?

“Everything’s so much easier—I feel bad for these people who’ll drive miles and miles and miles and stand in lines and lines and lines to save a few dollars. It just does not seem like a great trade-off to me,” van Buren continues. She makes an aside, saying that she absolutely hates standing in lines, and that she never has to do it anymore. She subscribes to the theory of quality over quantity and the enjoyment of the smaller and quieter things that make life its most pleasurable. “I’m a big proponent of shopping where you live if you like your town and want it to succeed. Now, if it’s not available locally, I don’t feel bad about buying it from somewhere else. I don’t think you have to limit yourself, I just think you have to deliberate a little bit.”

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Bluff City Darlings

The talented trio of The Memphis Dawls are poised for exposure

Story by Charles Gray | Photography by nate PaCkard

K RISTA WROTEN, HOLLY COLE AND JANA MISENER

have been toying with the juxtaposition of beauty

and realism for quite some time, from their vintage

flapper-gone-Soulsville looks to the sprawling, yet composed,

country tunes belted out by the trio. And with an album on

deck accompanied by a big touring bill, The Memphis Dawls’

sound is sure to pull even more loyal fans this summer.

The talented trio has been developing their signature sound

over the past four years ona solid foundation of retrospective

styles amplified by gorgeous vocal harmonies and left-of-

center composition. Their elegant musical identity references

anything from the Southern charm of Dolly Parton to the dry,

deadly delivery of Emmylou Harris.

Though Wroten and Misener played together in high school,

the Dawls didn’t see a serious iteration until 2010. Cole was

working under the moniker “Holly and the Heathens,” backed

by a band of Greg Fasion (Jump back Jake, Tiger High), Brandon

Robertson (Snowglobe) and Jake Vest (Third Man, Tiger High,

Bullet Proof Vests) and had just released an album. Misener

was a member of both low-key indie act The Sultana and

folksy throwback Giant Bear. Wroten had played for many

prominent local acts, including the national breakout Amy

LaVere, later joining the Heathens for the record and shows.

In the time since, the heat of gigging, touring and countless

hoursof practice have melded their styles together to create

a blend of nostalgic romanticism backed with adrive for

unique self expression.

“We take a lot of traditional aspects and styles of music

and interpret them in a new way,” Wroten says. “Whether it’s

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With this style in mind, the Dawls

are set up to play their first major

festival this month atBeale Street Music

Festival, followed by a record in the fall.

The festival will take place May 2-4 with

the Dawls playing on Saturday, May 3.

The three-day riverside event will

host 69 acts headlined, including Bluff

City natives Juicy J, Project Pat, North

Mississippi All-Stars and Free World.

But the Dawls are active in more than

just their vintage ensemble of post-

country tunes and muted flair. In early

2013, they began working with the

local eclectic outfit The Dead Soldiers.

Wroten added her string talents and

ear to the group two years ago when

they were looking for some female

vocalists to back a few tracks, and the

Dawls proved a perfect fit. Though

their collaboration started as a simple

feature backing the chorus of “One More

Last Goodbye,” it quickly morphed into

a beast all its own—The Dead Dawls.

“The idea came up to collaborate. At

first, it was like one band covering the

other,” says Dead Soldiers guitarist and

vocalist Michael Jasud. “But we decided

that if we were going through the

trouble to do a 7-inch [vinyl] and do a

show, then let’s get more ambitious and

just combine the two groups into one.”

After two weeks of rehearsal, the Dead

Dawls emerged with two new songs.

“Suburban Woman” is a bouncy country

throwback with a vocal baton passed

between the Dawls and the Soldiers.

“Slow Motion” is an emotionally dense

crooner that rides on string textures

and a steady backbeat.

They then took the 8-piece band (11

piece extended) to High/Low studio in

Memphis and recorded with engineer

Toby Vest. The tracks were cut and

recorded in two days, perfectly capturing

the raw and active energy contained by

the core members.

The 7-inch vinyl, titled 7”, was self-

released March 28, followed by a tour

in April highlighted by an Illinois

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After playing the Beale Street Music

Fest, the Dawls will begin exercising

promotions for their upcoming full-

length. The album will be released on

vinyl through Madjack Records in the

fall.

The collection of music will mark their

first full-length album and first major

studio time since their 2010 debut EP

and 2013 7-inch follow-up. Though both

time and maturity set this recording

apart, it most notably divorces itself

from previous recordings in its cohesive

and collaborative nature.

“Everything on the album we wrote

and arranged completely together,”

Misener says. “Someone will come up

with an idea, and then we all work on

and arrange it.”

The Dawls wanted to capture

their warm aesthetic—a nostalgic

feel that sits somewhere between

emoting country and a dry, yet ornate,

composition. To match this rich sound,

they sought to track by only using

analog gear and recording everything

to tape. Their sound, bathed in musical

references to the past, catered to

a retroactive style of production.

Present are Cole’s brooding guitar lines

and dry lyricism but so too Misener’s

and Wroten’s educated ear toward

string arrangements, providing lush

and verbose soundscapes surrounding

the earworm chord progressions and

melodies.Aiding the overall product

is the presence of an extended list of

notable natives who added old spices

to the youthful energy. Featured on the

record are Teenie and Charles Hodges

(Al Green Band) on guitar and organ,

Mark Stuart on bass, Victor Sawyer

and Nashon Benford on horns, Richard

Ford on pedal steel, Anthony Gilbert on

both viola and violin and former Wilco

drummer Ken Coomer adding his subtle

rhythmic pace that becomes bold in

only the perfect moments.

The album was recorded in 10 days at

two locations. The majority was tracked

in Studio A at Ardent, where ZZ Top and

Big Star both recorded. Producer Jeff

Powell, who had been familiar with the

room in the time of Dylan and the Afgan

Whigs, was able to capture the space

and use its equipment and soundboard.

Not being limited to the Ardent’s

Studio A, the trio then had a session

at Memphis’s most famous recording

center—Sun Studio.

“‘Anna’ and ‘Shoot ‘emDown’ were

recorded at Sun on an 8-track, 1-inch

tape machine,” Powell says. “The room

also has no isolation booths. I wanted to

capture that room on the tape machine

and it really comes out.”

The tracks contained are a loose

collection of brooding guitar and

defiantlyricism accepting the

present and one’s own strengths and

weaknesses. Painted on top are elaborate

string arrangement that dictates a

dense and elaborate atmosphere.

But the record isn’t all sad songs and

scary sentiments—it’s a collection of

music that exposes an equal balance

of realization, both confronting the bad

and appreciating what’s good.

“We’ve gotten to an age where we’re

accepting who we are and learning how

to deal with our faults and how to move

forward,” says Wroten.

That acceptance bleeds through in

the form of a sort of subtle melancholy

padded by realism and appreciation.

The tracks contained are just as likely

to appeal to a left-of-center high school

student as a middle-aged romantic with

an interest in earnest songwriting.

“The past few months have been really

awesome and the opportunities couldn’t

have come at a better time,” Cole says. “A

year ago, we might not have been ready

but we’ve come together and are now.”

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“Everything on the album we wrote and arranged completely together. Someone will come up with an idea, and then we all work on and arrange it.”

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“I get to see the entire process of production all the way through, from the artists’ process to getting the prints on Target shelves”

f OR J. RODNEY LEATH, the studio has become a

sanctuary. The 34-year-old

pencil artist and painter can often

be found in a dimly lit corner in

his spacious Hernando home amid

scattered bits of eraser and stacks

of high-gloss photos adorned with

Post-it notes. And after a few hundred

increasingly meticulous pencil strokes,

the result is a painstakingly recreated

original work that captures a different

side of his subjects. A realistic, rustic

image produced through the unique

filter of this Rembrandt-meets-rock star

artist.

In his second-floor studio, he’s able

to unwind and be at ease in both

appearance and mannerisms. “I’ve had

‘em since I was like 12, always wear ‘em

when I have some messy studio work

to do” Leath says of his paint-encrusted

pants dashed with lingering remnants

of his past works.

Leath can rarely be found without

a pencil on hand and a few behind

his ears. During the day, he works as

a marketing director for Stylecraft

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produces high-quality framed works of

art for purchase at department stores

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in a few of the company’s works, the

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“I ended up really lucky to be in the

position I’m in right now,” Leath says. “I

mean, I’m in the middle of it on a daily

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production all the way through, from

the artists’ process to getting the prints

on Target shelves.”

Always one to find inspiration in

unlikely places, Leath’s current career

didn’t begin to take shape until he

reached his lowest point. “I spent four

months in treatment about ten years

back. It took a lot out of me and I almost

had nothing by the time I was through,”

he says. “Hospitalized rehab for drug

addiction. Outside of the normal classes

and little inpatient things you have to

do, I really came back to drawing during

that time.”

Now, with his feet firmly planted

in a pleasant part of a picturesque

community, Leath no longer has to

scavenge. While he’s still not exactly a

connoisseur of the finer things in life,

Leath’s definitely taken a liking to the

acid-free paper he now uses that is

specially formulated to preserve each

delicate stroke.

The subjects of Leath’s work run the

gamut from universally renowned to

particular and precious. Famous faces

like Mila Kunis and Bear Bryant have

sprung forth from his tip of his pencil, as

well as intimate and emotional portraits


like that of MidSouth firefighter Eric

Beasley and Delta BBQ maven Melissa

Cookston.

And Leath never skips on the little

things. The most miniscule details of

the photorealistic faces featured in

his work present themselves in the

form of the mole on Marilyn Monroe’s

lip, the wrinkles of an elderly church

volunteer and the boyish coifs of a pair

of young twins. He dissects photos not

based around the human figure, but the

expression and emotions that bring the

form alive. His creative conscious was

awakened at started doodling the über-

expressive Bart Simpson in the early

’90s at the height of The Simpsons’

popularity and eventually shifted to a

more subdued style.

“My drawing interest kind of picked

up when I was 7 years old. As a matter

of fact, I just finished a commission for

one of my old kindergarten teachers,” he

says, stifling a humble grin. “I just never

really put it down. At the end of the day,

I still feel like a kid.”

Before he became a sponsored artist,

Leath sought artistic expression by

any means through found works and

makeshift canvases. Even today, he’s

grown so used to priming and recoating

old framed commercial works, doors

and scrap wood that the frugal aspect

has been surmounted by just another

step in the creation process.

“I donate a lot of artwork to friends

and non-profits,” he says. In 2003,

Leath donated work to WKNO for a

live televised auction to benefit quality

and educational television in West

Tennessee. “I’m really fortunate to pick

and choose what I’m interested in these

days,” Leath says. “I don’t want to feel

like I have to sit down and work at it

like a second job. Some days my 9-5 just

takes it out of me.”

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“I’m really fortunate to pick and choose what I’m interested in these days.”



t HERE IS NO MORE pERfECT pRESENT THAN A GREAT new book. It allows us to give the gifts of escape, relaxation and art in one small neat package. In a

sense, it gives us the ability to gift a mental vacation. This is especially true for Mother’s Day, when we all set out to show our mothers a bit of extra attention and TLC. As we all know, if anyone deserves a relaxation session, it is most certainly our mothers.

Choosing a book for someone else requires quite a bit of thought and effort. This is great in terms of the gift itself, but can be demanding for those last minute shoppers.

Fortunately, we have taken the guesswork out of book shopping for Mother’s Day by rounding up some of the best new titles out there.

Miss Julia’s Marvelous Makeover by Ann B. Ross: The most recent installment in Ann B. Ross’s New York Times bestselling series, Miss Julia’s Marvelous Makeover is a fast-paced and light-hearted novel sure to provide a perfect escape, as well as a healthy dose of carefree entertainment. Though Miss Julia is looking forward to an easy restful summer in Abbotsville without a care in the world, her plans soon change when she learns via letter that a relative is sending

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her impolite granddaughter, Trixie, for an impromptu visit. While it is the last endeavor that Miss Julia wishes for to dash her summer dreaming, it is happening. And, furthermore, it is happening that very day! Young Trixie is already on the bus and headed to Abbotsville, where her sassy ways are sure to make her the talk of the town. This one is a perfect, cheerful pick-me-up and is sure to give the reader a case of the giggles.

The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison: For those looking for something more serious, The Silent Wife is the way to go. A gripping thriller that will not allow you to put it down, this book transports readers into a marriage in the throes of dissolution. Jodi and Todd, the book’s main characters, are at the center of the action. Living the comfortable familiar life with Todd that she has come to love so dearly is Jodi’s top priority in life. In fact, she would do just about anything to keep it that way, despite Todd’s lapses in judgment from time to time. Keeping silent and turning a blind eye are Jodi’s specialties when it comes to her marriage. Exhilarating and emotionally charged, The Silent Wife is the debut novel of A.S.A. Harrison.

The Secret of Magic by Deborah Johnson: Perhaps I have saved the best for last with The Secret of Magic, a stirring and nuanced tale of the South, its people, and its past. It is a story of the post-World War II era in which Lt. Joe Howard Wilson is returning from the war and longing for his home. But, like many others, Joe faces huge obstacles by returning to the South. Soon, he meets Regina, a young African American lawyer who is willing to take on his case and find justice for Joe.

The book’s characters are authentic and unforgettable. Mesmerizing and complex, the book takes a hard look at the South, both past and present, while also weaving provocative, intimate drama. Fans of The Help and The Secret Life of Bees will find this book to be in the same tradition. The Secret of Magic is definitely a must-read novel of 2014 for all the Southern literature enthusiasts out there.


W E All MUST AGREE THAT a margarita shared over happy hour or dinner is a

perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Spanish for “the fifth of May,” the holiday is celebrated primarily in America and certain portions of Mexico, with origins heralding back to the American Civil War. This day was originally a way to celebrate freedom and democracy in the early years of the war. Nowadays, it serves primarily as a holiday to commemorate Mexican heritage, as well as the ever-popular margarita consumption. With a side of salsa, please.

Volta Taverna, known simply as “Volta” by the locals, is located in Oxford, Miss., just north of the Square. Boasting an extensive Mediterranean-style menu—

with the likes of souvlaki, hummus dip, various gyros, pita melts and more Southern-Oriented food such as their “Hotty Toddy Balls”—it’s both a destination restaurant and bar. They also do a good deal of catering, and include two separate menus for regular catering requests and Grove requests.

For those in Oxford, it’s a destination spot for margaritas, partly due to their special weekly deals: half-priced margaritas Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. They also offer several flavors that pander to the varying taste buds of customers. Due to its easy location and laid-back vibe, it’s a hot spot for students and Oxford youth.

When asked about Volta’s most popular margarita, owner Brooke Krizbai said,

“Our Staff Favorite is everybody’s favorite who works here. It’s orange juice and strawberry, and it’s really, really good.”

That’s not surprising due to their unique and fresh flavor combinations. The liquor includes tequila and Triple-sec, with splashes of their homemade lemonade, fresh-squeezed orange juice and Strawberry Pucker. They recom-mend the frozen version of the drink. It’s clearly fresh, with the perfect balance of flavor and alcohol. The lemonade acts as a buffer between the two competing fruit flavors, while signaling a nice blend with a bit of a bite to it.

The preparation is a breeze, as well “We put it in the machine—the lemonade and the tequila—and when it comes out, we add in the flavors,” explains Krizba

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Volta servers Stephen Downing and Kala Waltman prepare one of many margaritas in the aftermath of Oxford's Red-Blue Weekend.


On the restaurant’s history, Krizbai explains, “Well, it was originally opened by Randy Yates, who owns Ajax, and I was the general manager for him. Then, I bought it from him after two years. That was in July of 2005.” With its hip atmosphere and centralized location, Volta will be my one-stop location come Cinco de Mayo celebration time. With its hip atmosphere and centralized location, Volta will be my one-stop location come Cinco de Mayo celebration time.

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V olunteer Odyssey hosted Mix-Odyssey, the organization’s first fundraiser, at the Jack Robinson Gallery in downtown Memphis on February 9. The sold-out mixology event attracted more

than 150 people to the gallery and raised $4,500 for Volunteer Odyssey. Seven unique drink stations, each with its own bartender, served a signature drink that was subject to a vote. Both the guests and panel of judges named “The Fifth Leaf,” mixed by Dan Price, as the best cocktail. Memphis Grizzlies DJ Justin Baker provided music throughout the evening and WMC-TV’s Lauren Squires served as emcee. Photos by Casey hilder

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three hundred people attended the sixth annual Think Pink Luncheon,

Auction and Fashion Show at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn on

February 22. This year’s honoree was Pink Heals Memphis, a group of

firefighters who raise awareness and money for the fight against cancer. Pam

McKelvy of Action News 5 also spoke at the luncheon and shared her own story of

survival. The Shops of Saddle Creek outfitted the annual fashion show featuring

breast cancer survivors and their families, and there was a live auction, which

included trips to New York and Cancun. The luncheon raised $27,000 for the Zeta

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recognizing achievement on and off the stage in community and high school

theater. The Landers Center served a tasty three-course meal with items such as

roasted chicken, steamed vegetables and au gratin potatoes. Ten different musical

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auction of socks and other items, such as a signed photograph of

retired NFL football player Jerry Rice. A live band, a spoken word

performer, a saxophonist and a DJ also provided entertainment. All

proceeds from the black-tie event will go toward organizing a second

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more than 20,000 people attended the 41st annual Silky

O’Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Beale Street on

March 15. Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird, the official

Memphis Redbirds mascot, the Humane Society of Memphis and

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Charlie & rubye Guest & mimmo parisi

the second annual Southern Soirée benefitting

Palmer Home for Children was held at The

Stables in Starkville on March 1. Around 200

people turned out for an evening under the stars, which

raised $20,000 for Palmer Home. Six-piece band Tux

Shop Hero out of Birmingham, Ala., provided live music

throughout the night, and Mississippi State University

Catering provided a selection of savory southern foods.

The silent auction raised almost half of the evening’s

earnings and included hand-painted pottery done by

the children, as well as original and acquired artwork.

Photos by judy f. jones

Southern SoiréeBenefiting Palmer Home for Children

Katharine & rich Hewlett

Josh Whelan, David richardson & Carol Wright

Debby Golson & Bill Lampton

Greta & Dolph BryanLadies of phi mu

Lynn Atkins & Janet mcelrath

Daman & Tito Arrogo


parties

Each month, the Southaven Chamber of Commerce

facilitates Cocktails and Conversation, a networking event

for ambassadors and members of the chamber designed

to bring businesses together. Community Bank in Southaven

volunteered to host the March event, and around 50 different

business representatives attended. Photos by kandi tiPPit

Cocktails & Conversation

Cherie Jones & Carmen Kylericky mcIntyre, Jessica Lewis, Shana Durdin, Denise Salis & Courtney Nelson

Chad Greenlee, Diane Hawks & Watson Horner


parties

Steve & Jane Leatherland & Sandy Brewer

Will Cunningham & melissa HaleAround 300 people attended the

annual Wild Game dinner at

Clark Opera Memphis Center

on March 1. Themed “50 Shades of

Game,” the event raised about $40,000

for Opera Memphis. Some of the city’s

top restaurants and caterers came

together to prepare guests a gourmet

dinner featuring a unique selection of

wild game. Chef Debbie Turner of Club

Windward won the Golden Duck Award

for Wild Game with her dish of “dynamo

duck poppers.” Guests could also take

advantage of a silent auction, which

included a trip to Sonoma wine country.

Photos by harrison linGo

2014

Wild Game Dinner

Clark Opera Memphis Center

ernie & meagan Nichols

John & robin Bratton & Clay Hurley

Anthony Lopes, mark Luttrel & Bill & Jeanette Watkins

Catelin powell, Dan Springer, Chad & Chrissy Irwin, Dick Whittenberg & Kim mechelson

Josh & Caley Spotts, Shannon morgan & meghan Claney

Jen Bradner, Sarah & Scott Newstok


parties

Nearly 600 people flocked to the BankPlus Training Center in

Southaven to celebrate the best of the best in DeSoto County

in more than 200 categories. Guests were invited to enjoy

food provided by multiple winning restaurants in the food and drink

category while listening to musical entertainment from DeSoto County

DJs. A raffle was also held, with proceeds going to Palmer Homes for

Children. A portion of the proceeds from this event were donated to

DeSoto Animal Rescue Society. Photos by kristena saxton

DeSoto's Best of 2013 Reception

Lori Brasfield, Morgan McIntyre, Monica Taylor & Emily Hopper

Dr. Jeff Cunningham, Dr. Amanda Cunningham, Seth Molin, Sarah Kirk & Jessica Preciade

Cheryl Smith & Paige Smith

Joel Curtis & Linda Hardin - BancorpSouth Bank

Danny & Cheryl Kingsley

Rita Christian & Rose Marable

Dick Mathauer, Cheri Appleton & Dan Lehman


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2-3 Que on the YazooDowntown Greenwood, MS Fri. starts 5:30 p.m., Sat. starts 10:45 a.m.The annual BBQ competition is held along the banks of the Yazoo River in the heart of the Delta. Live music and other activities will take place all weekend. Call 662.453.7625 or visit queontheyazoo.squarespace.com.

THIRD14th Annual Promise Ball: Cirque du Cure Hilton Memphis, 6 p.m. Step into a vibrant world of mystery, adventure and wonder at this year’s Promise Ball in Memphis while raising funds for Type 1 diabetes research. Tickets $200. Call 901.861.6550 or visit westtn.jdrf.org.

3Get Down & Derby GalaMemphis Botanic Garden, 4–9 p.m.Celebrate the running of the 140th Annual Kentucky Derby with a Derby-inspired dinner buffet, live entertainment, a wine pull and more in Memphis while benefitting the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the MidSouth. Tickets $65. Call 901.547.7588 or visit dsamemphis.org.

835th Annual Blues Music AwardsCook Convention Center, 7 p.m.Each year, the Blues Foundation brings industry representatives, blues performers and fans from all over the world together in Memphis to celebrate the best in blues. Tickets $125. Call 901.527.2583 or visit blues.org.

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2-4Beale St. Music FestivalTom Lee Park, Memphis, TNTickets: $85 for 3-day pass or $40 a day, www.memphisinmay.org

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9-10Five Star City FestDowntown Senatobia, MS Fri. 5:30 p.m.–Midnight, Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The fest kicks off Friday night with music by Mark “Muleman” Massey, Burning Magnolias and Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, as well as a 5K run. Saturday is fun for the whole family with children’s activities, a car show and more. Tickets $5-25. Visit mshomecoming.com.

1015th Mayfest Festival and 3rd Annual 5K Run/walkOld Towne Olive Branch, MS 5K 8 a.m., Festival 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Vendors line the streets of Old Towne in Olive Branch at this family-friendly event, featuring live music, food and games. Call 662.398.0888 or visit olivebrancholdtowne.org.

Grand Auction Brooks Museum, 6:30–10:30 p.m. Bidders vie for exotic trips, rare wines, artworks and more during a live auction on the museum’s plaza in downtown Memphis. Tickets $150. Call 901.544.6209 or visit memphiswineandfoodseries.org.

102nd Annual Heads-N-Tails Beer & Crawfish FestivalSnowden House, 2–6 p.m.

Sample more than 100 craft beers, fill up on crawfish and enjoy live music in Southaven. Tickets $40–45. Call 662.892.2660 or visit snowdengroveamphitheater.com.

15-17Memphis In May world Championship Barbecue Cooking ContestTom Lee Park, Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m.– Midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m.Hundreds of BBQ teams compete for more than $110,00 in prizes and supreme bragging rights. Call 901.525.4611 or visit memphisinmay.org.

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1740th Annual A’Fair in HernandoHernando Courthouse Square, 5K run/walk 7:30 a.m., Festival 9 a.m.–5 p.m.More than 200 arts, crafts and food vendors will be on the historic Hernando Square, in addition to live music and children’s activities. The festival kicks off with a 5K run/walk. Call 662.280.8875 or visit hernandooptimist.org.

21-24 11th Annual Mississippi Delta Cultural TourThe Alluvian Hotel, GreenwoodExplore the rich literary, culinary and musical heritage of the Delta, starting in Greenwood and stopping in towns such as Greenville, Clarksdale and Indianola. Tickets $600. Call 662.915.3374 or visit southernstudies.olemiss.edu.

24Memphis In May AutoZone Sunset SymphonyTom Lee Park, 2 p.m.Experience an entire evening of family entertainment, including a fireworks show orchestrated in part with the Symphony performance, in downtown Memphis. Tickets $8-$9. Call 901.525.4611 or visit memphisinmay.org.

27Vine to wine at the Garden: All Things SouthernMemphis Botanic Garden, 6-8 p.m.Sample a selection of eight wines or cocktails and enjoy a taste of the South in downtown Memphis while benefitting the Garden’s education and horticulture programs. Tickets $25-$35. Call 901.636.4131 or visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.

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312nd Annual Crawfish Music FestivalOlive Branch Old Towne, 3 p.m.-MidnightFill up on boiled crawfish and tasty gumbo in Old Towne Olive Branch before dancing the night away to the sounds of Brian Randle, Bryan Hayes and Trent Lejeune. Tickets $10. Visit mississippilions.org.

313rd Annual Style Show and Silent AuctionHernando First Presbyterian Church, 10 a.m.All proceeds from the annual fashion show in Hernando will benefit Through the Roof Pediatric Therapy, which provides services regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Tickets $15. Call 901.568.2240 or visit throughtheroofpt.com.

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agricenter’s farmer’s Market7777 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis Monday– Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Cooper-young Communityfarmers Market1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

hernando farmers MarketHernando Courthouse SquareEvery Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Memphis botanic Gardens Farmers Market Memphis Botanic GardensWednesdays, 2 p.m.– 6 p.m.

Memphis farmers MarketCentral Station Pavilion, Front St. at G.E. PattersonSaturdays, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

FESTIvALS

9-10Memphis Greek food festival573 N. Highland St., Memphis901.327.8177, memphisgreekfestival.com

29-31Memphis italian festivalPark Avenue & Mt. Moriah, Memphis901.685.1378, memphisitalianfestival.com

9-11Clarksdale: Clarksdale Caravan Music festblues2rock.com • www.cathead.biz

3-24natchez festival of Music 5:30 pm -7:00 pm, Tickets $50-$320601.446.6631, natchezfestivalofmusic.com

ART

through May 4art is ... dixieWhispering Woods Hotel & Conference Centerart-is-you.com

9iris deMentBuckman Performing and Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s School; 8 pm - 10 pm, $35901.537.1486, stmarysschool.org/thebuck-man

9 through July 13Memphis-Milano: 1980s italian designDixon Gallery and Gardens10a.m.-5 p.m., Admission $5-$7 901.761.5250, dixon.org

through May 11dalí: illustrating the surrealMemphis Brooks Museum of Art Wed. & Fri.- Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m.; Admission $7901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

through May 10Memphis College of artspring Mfa Thesis exhibitionHyde Gallery, Nesin Graduate SchoolWed-Sat noon-5 p.m.901.272.5100,mca.edu

17bikesploitation 4Memphis Metal Museum 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Free901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org

through may 17Things to ComeBozarts Gallery, Water Valley, MsThurs.-Fri. noon-5 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.662.473.2484, bozartsgallery.com

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25oxford arts Crawl6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Free662.236.6429, oxfordarts.com

through May 25alison ouellette-kirby and noah kirby: un Chien regarde bien un evêqueMemphis Metal Museum 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun., Admission $6901.774.6380, metalmuseum.org

through May 31Visions of a spring nightMemphis Pink Palace Museum Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission $5901.636.2362, memphismuseums.org

through June 23The dorothy and herbert Vogel Collection: fifty works for fifty statesMemphis Brooks Museum of Art Wed. & Fri.- Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m.; Admission $7901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

through june 28struggle to evolve before the end of timeArt Museum at the University of Memphis9 a.m.-5 p.m., Free901.678.3747, memphis.edu/amum

through July 6Memphis, illustratedDixon Gallery and Gardens10 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission $5-$7901.761.5250, dixon.org

through August 2h. C. Porter’s blues @ homeUniversity Museum, Intersection of South 5th & University Ave. Oxford , MSTues.–Sat.10 a.m.–6 p.m., Admission $5662.915.7073, museum.olemiss.edu

through August 9The figure: Portrait and symbolPaintings and bronze works by tom CorbinThe University of Mississippi MuseumTues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Admission: Freemuseum.olemiss.edu, 662.915.7073


MUSIC

3-4beethoven’s Pastorale featuring beethoven’s fifthCannon Center for the Performing Arts7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Tickets $15901.537.2525, memphissymphony.org

14iron & wineMinglewood Hall 7 p.m., $25 901.) 312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

17Memphis symphony orchestra: a symphony for the devilCannon Center for the Performing Arts7:30 p.m., Tickets $15901.537.2525, memphissymphony.org

23-25delta Country jam 2014Big River Park, Tunica ResortsTickets $55-$250

23big starLevitt Shell 7:30 p.m., Free 901.272.2722, levittshell.org

24Memphis in May: sunset sym-phonyTom Lee Park, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.901.537.2525, Memphisinmay.org

summer Concert series: The hillbendersLevitt Shell 7:30 p.m., Free 901.272.2722, levittshell.org

exit 56 blues festBrownsville, TN noon-10 p.m., Free 731.779.9000, exit56blues.com

27MorrisseyThe Orpheum Memphis8 p.m., Tickets $38-$72901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

29Green river ordinance Levitt Shell 7:30 p.m., Free 901.272.2722, levittshell.org

29-June 1almost famousGold Strike Casino Tunica - Tunica Resorts 888.245.7529

May 31The fab four: The ultimate tributeBluesville at Horseshoe Tunica 8 p.m., $16-$100800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com

THEATER

2-10seussical jr. Panola Playhouse662.487.3975, panolaplayhouse.com

2 - 11Voices of the south | it’s Greek to Me!TheatreSouthFri. & Sat. 8 p.m.,Sun. 2 p.m.901.726.0800

4tennessee shakespeare Company Presents hamletWed & Thur. 7 p.m,, Sun, 3 p.m.Dixon Gallery & Gardens901.759.0604, Dixon.org

11Mamma Mia!Ford Center for the Performing Arts3 p.m., Tickets $55-$67662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

through May 4GraceThe Circuit Playhouse2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tickets $10-$35901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org

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May 23-25KEITh URBaN—The Delta Country Jam

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9-June 1GypsyPlayhouse on the Square2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ,Tickets $15-$40901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org

through 11harveyPresented by Theatre MemphisThurs. 7:30 pm, Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pmTheatre Memphis, Main Stage901.682.8323, theatrememphis.org

1450 shades! The Musical— The original ParodyThe Orpheum Theatre Memphis7:30 p.m., Tickets $29 - $55901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

through June 22lyonsThe Circuit Playhouse2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Tickets $10-$35 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org

MaY 9–JUNE 1gYpSY—playhouse On The Square

ThRoUgh MaY 4gRacE—The Circuit playhouse

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Southern Samaritans

The Faces of Volunteering in the MidSouth

Story by Casey Hilder | Photography by rupert yen

Volunteering is one of the most immediate ways to make an impact on a community and experience

the pressing issues that affect the nation from the ground level. In 2003, President George W. Bush challenged the citizens of the United States to devote two years (4,000 hours) of their lifetime to volunteer service. A lofty goal for sure, but Southerners are never ones to shirk civic duty,

from the historically hospitable do-gooders of Tennessee to nonprofits that operate out of Mississippi, the poorest state in the union with one of the highest rates of charitable giving in the country. From feeding the hungry to educating the poor and caring for those with special needs, these volunteers recognize the power of giving through time and service to the volunteer organizations that put the MidSouth on the map.


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Kevin Dean— Literacy Mid-South

F or the past few years, the position of

executive director at Literacy Mid-South

has hung over applicants like the proverbial

sword of Damocles. That is, until Kevin Dean came

along. Dean’s appointment in 2011 came during a

tumultuous time for the organization, which had

gone through four executive directors in just as

many years.

“It was definitely a time of transition for the

organization,” he says. “The Literacy Council of The

Mid-South and Mid-South Reads had just merged

and they were really having trouble getting things

right. They hired and I saw that every program

needed to be completely overhauled and

refocused.”

Dean, a 35-year-old University of Memphis

graduate and former communications major, is

credited with pulling the group out of its slump

and amassing tens of thousands of dollars in

grants to assist the operation. With more than 40

years in operation, Literacy Mid-South’s mission is

to grant the gift of knowledge to those who need

it desperately through a regional literacy program

that covers the entire area, from Shelby County

to Tate County and everything in between. “We’ve

come a long way, for sure,” Dean says. “Now, with

where we’re at right now, I feel like it’s our time to

really shine.”

A stint at Americorp brought Dean to the doors

of Volunteer Memphis, a nonprofit organization

devoted to finding the right fit for volunteers in the

Bluff City. He was eventually led to a position as

director of development at Hope House, a nonprofit

organization that cares for children infected with

HIV. However, after a few years watching the trials

and tribulations of one of the only adult literacy

initiatives in the region, Dean decided to throw his

hat into the ring.

“I think I wasn’t quite sure of everything I was

getting myself into,” he says. “I had kind of an

initial outline of what I wanted to accomplish and

that’s what they were looking for —a vision. I took

the job simply because there was so much

opportunity."

Dean was able to supercharge the fundraising ef-

forts of Literacy Mid-South with a little

organizational knowledge and prior experience.

“I had a history of fundraising through my previ-

ous job, so I knew who to talk to and who to call,”

he says. And with an increasing number of annual

events like the Literatini fundraiser at The Book-

sellers at Laurelwood and the Botanic Gardens’

Mid-South Book Festival, Dean’s revitalized group

shows no signs of slowing down.


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Wanda Newman— The Baddour Center

V olunteering at the Baddour Center in

Senatobia added a splash of variety to

Wanda Newman’s life. Since June 25, 2013,

this spicy New Orleans native has reveled in the

tranquil diversity provided by the facility.

“One day I could be in the flowerbeds picking weeds

with residents, painting signage the next day and

participating in one-on-one time the day after. No

two days are ever the same,” she says.

Since arriving in Southaven in 2007, Newman

sought a change in her day-to-day career of 28 years

as a bank teller. “Two and a half years after Katrina, I

thought ‘That’s enough’ and I decided to take a leap

of faith,” she says. “I took another banking job in

Mississippi and had some extra time on my hands.

I’ve always wanted to work with people with special

needs and a former customer told me the

Baddour Center would be a great place to start.”

Newman had never volunteered until moving to the

area and wasn’t quite sure what to expect. However,

she was greeted with open arms as an active

participant in the Baddour community by both staff

and residents, with a weekly curriculum that would

make most school teachers jealous. “I work currently

work in almost every areas at the center, from

creative arts to Wednesday one-on-ones and

organizing various special events. I love it there. I try

to make everything, every event, every meeting,

every fundraiser I can.” she says. “I say I volunteer

two days a week, but you can usually find me up

there more than that.”

While Newman’s resume as a banker includes a

ton of people managing, her time at Baddour allows

her to work alongside people with special needs, not

for them. She can often be found alongside Baddour

Center denizens working on art projects or assist-

ing with center maintenance. “They’re all incredible,

brilliant people, each one of them,” Newman says

with her signature lilting Louisiana accent. “They’re

all so unique and whatever capabilities they don’t

have are made up for how well they do in other

areas. They’re all very special in their own way and

each have a unique quality about them that makes

them different”

The Baddour Center hosts an annual youth fishing

rodeo, golf tournament and fashion show for

residents to participate in, all of which Newman has

had a hand in as of late. And with the center being

a short 25-mile drive from her house in Southaven,

making a difference has never been easier for

Newman. “I originally wanted to try and make a

small difference in other people’s lives and it back-

fired – I’ve made a huge difference in my own life.”

After a few years watching the trials and tribulations

of one of the only adult literacy initiatives in the

region, Dean decided to throw his hat into the ring.

“I think I wasn’t quite sure of everything I was get-

ting myself into,” he says. “I had kind of an initial

outline of what I wanted to accomplish and that’s

what they were looking for – a vision. I took the job

simply because there was so much opportunity.

Dean was able to supercharge the fundraising

efforts of Literacy Mid-South with a little

organizational knowledge and prior experience. “I

had a history of fundraising through my previous job,

so I knew who to talk to and who to call,” he says.

And with an increasing number of annual events like

the Literatini fundraiser at The Booksellers at

Laurelwood and the Botanic Gardens’ Mid-South

Book Festival, Dean’s revitalized group shows no

signs of slowing down.


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Elizabeth Bardos— Mid-South Food Bank

o ffering a helping hand has become second

nature to the soft-spoken and shy Elizabeth

Bardos, who began volunteering for the

Mid-South Food Bank in 2013 and is currently on track

to bring the organization’s record system into the 21st

century. while her work began as handling the immediate

needs of different facilities through stocking shelves, the

doors eventually opened to a more specialized role that

required a bit of extra knowhow.

“My duties have changed a little since I started there,”

she says. “I started out helping stock canned goods on

shelves for various organizations, but as of late I’ve

shifted to clerical work.” Like many volunteers, Bardos

began her tenure at the Mid-South Food Bank by

offering what she could, when she could. Bardos

originally handled a bevy of small things needed around

the offices in Downtown Memphis on a weekly basis.

Many of these actions, like copying records and minor

clerical work, are small but crucial to the operations of

the Mid-South Food Bank, whose 5,200 volunteers cover

31 counties in the region. Her most recent and perhaps

most important project involves digitizing thousands of

Mid-South Food Bank records, a daunting task similar to

that faced by many modern librarians and record keepers.

“I’ve been happy to fill in and help with whatever I can,”

she says. “They do a great job of letting me know what’s

needed.”

In addition to digitizing the records at the Mid-South

Food Bank, Bardos’ service to the community continues

throughout the week via her day job as volunteer

coordinator at Birthright of Memphis, Inc., an

organization that provides expectant mothers with

maternity wear, diapers and pregnancy counseling free

of charge. “we have so many people who volunteer down

here but Elizabeth really stands out,” says Paula Rushing,

volunteer coordinator of the Mid-South Food Bank. “She

comes in every week and sits in her little corner to get

work done and she’s so quiet that the office doesn’t know

just how much she does.”

while her position at the Mid-South Food Bank keeps at

a distance from the needy families who receive the food,

much of her work revolves around the actual agencies

that distribute the food to needy citizens as

representatives of the organization.“No one gets food

directly from the food bank, it all has to be on file and

distributed through agencies,” Bardos says. “Their

permits, their directors, all that stuff needs to be put on

file. It’s not a difficult project, just a little bit of knowing

which is which”


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by Tess Catlett

a sPotliGht on PhilanthroPiC nonProfits and Charities in the area.

i t doesn’t matter how old you are or how much time you have to spare—there’s a volunteer program for you. in

this month’s issue, Click magazine shines a light on charitable organizations and foundations in the area that,

with the help of a host of volunteers, continue to have a positive impact on the midsouth

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Interact Club

Angela Gregg and Holly Neel co-sponsor the Hernando High School Interact Club, whose mission is to connect students to issues in the community and carry out hands-on service projects. Approximately 150 students are actively involved in the club, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hernando. The club is funded primarily by students’ membership fees and through the generosity of local donors. In the 2013-2014 school year, the club raised around $14,000 for local charities, including $2,200 for Habitat for Humanity and $5,200 for St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. In addition to helping out with Special Olympics year round, the club also hosted the 3rd annual Light It Up Blue and Bolt for Blue autism awareness events in late March, which raised $6,000 for The Arc of Northwest Mississippi. Any Hernando High

Volunteer MidSouth

Volunteer MidSouth works with more than 350 nonprofit organizations to provide service opportunities to individuals, no matter what their age or schedule. Thanks to the FLEX program, volunteers can take advantage of opportunities to serve in flexible volunteer-led projects that improve the quality of life for others in the region. Volunteer MidSouth holds more than a dozen monthly projects at various nonprofit agencies such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Lichterman Nature Center and Playhouse on the Square. Local corporations and businesses largely fund the organization through partnerships and programming, but VMS does hold at least one fundraising event annually. In 2013, Volunteer MidSouth hosted a Pickleball Tournament that raised $7,000, as well as “Summer in The City,” which featured live music and a silent auction. Interested volunteers are welcome to browse service opportunities on the organization’s website or sign up to become one of more than 8,000 people to receive a monthly newsletter highlighting ways to volunteer. For more information about Volunteer MidSouth and upcoming events, call 901.523.2425 or visit volunteermidsouth.org.

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Volunteer Northwest Mississippi

A program of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, Volunteer Northwest Mississippi (VNM) is the first volunteer center of its kind in the region. The center is committed to placing the right volunteer with the right organization. Through Volunteer Solutions, an online volunteer management system, the center is able to match participants with opportunities based on their interests at more than 200 nonprofits. Individuals, groups, businesses and churches can sign on as volunteers, and non-profits can sign on and list their volunteer opportunities. Last year, 8,812 volunteers committed 82,577 hours of service, contributing $1,828,250 to the state of Mississippi. VNM is funded primarily through Volunteer Mississippi by a grant from the Corporation of National and Community service. VNM also receives financial support from the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, the City of Southaven, FedEx, First Tennessee and Entergy. You can contact Anna Dickerson at 662.449.5002 for more information or visit

volunteernwms.org for a complete list of volunteer opportunities.

The Community foundation of Northwest Mississippi

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi (CFNM) has grown to serve 10 counties, managing 135 donor-established funds and distributing $2.2 million to support more than 200 charitable organizations and activities recommended by its donors, as well as charitable programs established by CFNM. The foundation, whose mission is to connect people with causes that matter, believes that donating to education, health and children will make the greatest impact on the community. CFNM is funded primarily by the administrative fees on endowments it oversees and by the annual Crystal Ball, which raised $218,000 this year. More than 70 volunteers helped make this year’s gala a success, and hundreds more serve local nonprofits through the foundation’s volunteer center, Volunteer Northwest Mississippi. Those interested in volunteering can contact Stacye Rawlings at 662.449.5002 or get more information at cfnm.org.


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DeSoto Animal Rescue Society

DeSoto Animal Rescue Society (DARS) strives to give companion animals a better quality of life through the care of homeless and abused animals, and the facilitation of medical care, heartworm testing and vaccinations. Serving both DeSoto County and the Memphis area, DARS organized the adoption of 130 animals in 2013.With their primary focus being finding a home for displaced animals, the organization holds regular adoption events at PetSmart Memphis and Petco Stores in Olive Branch, Germantown and Bartlett. There are many ways to get involved with DARS, and around 25 volunteers and fosters are on hand at any given time. Volunteers can walk dogs, work adoption events or help with planning special fundraisers. Although primarily funded through community donations and the occasional grant fund, DARS holds several fundraising events, including “A Furry Affair” each spring. Last year, the event raised more than $5,700. For more information or to become a foster parent, call 662.342.9448 or visit desotoanimalrescue.org.

Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County

With a slogan of “Be Human. Be Humane,” the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County (HSMSC) provides shelter, food and medical care for thousands of displaced animals. With help from donors and volunteers, HSMSC is able to treat injured, neglected and abused animals, as well as promote humane education and responsible pet ownership. In 2013, HSMSC took in a record number of more than 1,500 animals and adopted out more than 1,100. The organization relies entirely on donations from the community and hosts several fundraising events each year. HSMSC raised $100,000 last year through events such as the Bark After Dark Bike Ride & Glow Bash, the Fast & The Furriest 5K and the Paw Prints Party. There are currently 245 active volunteers and 72 fosters, but there are always opportunities for involvement such as working adoption events, walking dogs and hosting bake sales. Call 901.937.3900 or visit memphishumane.org to find out more about getting involved.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis (BGCM) seek to create opportunities for children in Shelby County through after-school education. Nearly 4,000 boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18 participated in a variety of academic and recreational programs last year. BGCM is primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants and fundraisers such as the annual Steak n’ Burger dinner. The event raised more than $200,000 out of the more than $500,000 raised last year. Around 100 volunteers assist with special events like Steak n’ Burger, and handle things such as set up, decorations, registration, check in and more. To learn more about the program or ways to volunteer, email Claudine Nayan at [email protected], call 901.278.2947

or visit bgcm.org.

Ronald McDonald House of Memphis

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis provides supportive services and a “home away from home” for families who are in Memphis while their children receive treatment for cancer and other illnesses at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The charity served 804 families in 2013, with an average family stay of about two weeks. More than 1,000 volunteers provide services and support for families like these through cooking meals, staffing the front desk and assisting with special events. Volunteers completed more than 7,000 hours of service in 2013, saving the organization $160,000 in costs. Individual donations and contributions made at special events make up 90 percent of the organization’s funding. Last year, the charity’s annual radiothon on 98.1 “The Max” and “News Talk” 98.9 raised

more than $290,000. Those interested in volunteering or learning more about the organization can contact Deenean Wilson-Henderson at 901.312.7478 or visit rmhc-memphis.org.

palmer Home for Children

Palmer Home for Children is a privately funded organization with a Christ-centered mission to provide stable, long-term care for children who lack adequate family structure. Between the organization’s two campuses in Columbus and Hernando, Mississippi, nearly 100 boys and girls live in Palmer Home’s residential campuses year-round until three months after they reach their highest level of education. Both campuses have qualified professionals on staff to assist with counseling, foster care and other related services, which are extended also to the child’s family of origin. Palmer Home hosts 500 to 600 volunteers throughout the year at its two campuses and thrift stores. Between the Southern Soirée events in Jackson, and the Golden Triangle and Mudbug Bash in Hernando, Palmer Home raised $100,000 in the current fiscal year. Those interested in volunteering can log onto palmerhome.org for more information or call 662.328.5704.

porter-leath

With a mission to empower at-risk children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal and independent lifestyle, Porter-Leath served more than 8,000 children and more than 7,000 families in the last year. As an important historical aspect of this organization, Porter-Leath’s Residential and Foster Care provides homes to hundreds of youth in Shelby County every year. Through Porter-Leath’s six programs — Preschool, Connections, Cornerstone, CareerPlace,

Generations and Spoonfuls — participants form solid foundations essential to becoming strong, well-rounded individuals. Volunteer groups help maintain Porter-Leath’s historic campus through small maintenance projects and landscaping. Porter-Leath is funded primarily by federal grants and raises more than $1 million annually through fundraisers such as the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival each April and the Toy Truck drive each December. For more information about Porter-Leath and its volunteer opportunities, visit porterleath.org or call 901.577.2500.

Impact Missions

Operating within a Christ-centered vision, Impact Missions provides a faith-based home for abused and neglected children in eight counties across Northwest Mississippi. Impact Missions consists of a counseling center, a thrift store and a group home for at-risk girls ages 10-18. Impact Missions houses six to 12 girls each year. More than 200 volunteers donate their time each year to assist Impact Missions with providing children’s individual and group therapy, anger and behavior management, life skills training, self-esteem training and more. Volunteers also help by sorting donations, pricing, restocking inventory, cleaning and providing donation pickup at the organization's thrift store. Primarily funded through individual and church donations, as well as private and public grants, Impact Missions raises additional funds through their annual Hearts Cry event held each April in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Last year, Hearts Cry raised $25,000. For more information, visit impactms.org or call 662.253.0232. You can also email Whitney Fowler at [email protected].

CHILDREN

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity’s central goal is to build safe and affordable shelter for those in need, making it possible for families to buy homes for the first time. Last year, more than 3,000 volunteers gave their time to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis through programming and special events, at the Memphis ReStore and on construction sites. The affiliate also celebrated its 30th anniversary last November with around 300 volunteers, homeowner families, house-building partners and staff at a gala at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis is funded primarily through grants, house-building partnerships and individual donations, in addition to fundraising efforts such as special events and the Habitat ReStore. The 12th annual Tool Box Bash raised nearly $45,000 and the 2014 Home Team Huddle raised $13,000. The Hernando-Desoto Habitat for Humanity chapter is also active with an estimated 1,200 volunteers overall, including an all-volunteer board. To date, Hernando-DeSoto Habitat for Humanity has built 22 homes in the Desoto County area and approximately 250 volunteers have worked on each house. The chapter is funded primarily through individual, church and corporate sponsorships and it hosts annual fundraisers including the Home Run 5K Walk/Run. The event raised $30,000 last year and that amount was matched by a generous donation from Zaxby’s, bringing the total to $60,000. The chapter also receives funds from the United Way. While only adults, ages 16 and older may participate in the construction of homes, there are various opportunities for younger volunteers to get involved through the Habitat ReSotre and other activities. For more information or to download an application, please

visit memphishabit.com or desotohabitat.org

MidSouth food Bank

The MidSouth Food Bank seeks to establish a region free of hunger through the collection and distribution of food, in addition to education and advocacy. The organization works by distributing healthy food to 200 charitable funding programs throughout 31 counties in the MidSouth area. Last year, MidSouth Food Bank distributed more than 14.6 million pounds of food and groceries with the help of around 6,000 volunteers who logged more than 35,000 hours of work. Each year, volunteers help by sorting and stocking received goods; assisting with clerical activities; participating in the Mobile Pantry; and packing lunches for the Food for Kids BackPack Program, which feeds more than 1,500 children every weekend. The food bank is funded primarily through individual contributions and hosts several fundraising events such as Operation Feed, which generated $210,900 and 58,000 pounds of food last year. To learn more about the MidSouth Food Bank and how to become a volunteer, call 901.527.0841 or visit midsouthfoodbank.org.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Church Health Center

Church Health Center’s mission is to reclaim the Church’s biblical commitment to care for the human body and spirit. The center, whose core values are based on trust, compassion, commitment and quality, provides affordable healthcare for uninsured working people. An individual must reside in Shelby County to be an established patient, but the center’s walk-in clinic is open to anyone who is uninsured. The center served more than 17,000 unique patients last year and is the healthcare home for 61,000 people in Shelby County. All patients are charged on a sliding scale based on income. The center is funded primarily through donations from individuals, as well as the support of congregations and other organizations. The center also hosts fundraisers such as Rock for Love and Walking as One, which collectively raised more than $100,000 in 2013. More than 1,300 volunteers logged a total of 18,377 hours last year, and helped with everything from mailings to programs and special events. For more information, call 901.701.2108 or visit churchhealthcenter.org.

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Special Olympics

With chapters in Memphis and Mississippi run almost entirely by volunteers, Special Olympics is an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants can try their hand at aquatics, track and field, basketball, bocce, bowling, canoeing, distance running, golf, powerlifting, soccer, tennis and volleyball. With more then 2,000 Special Olympic athletes from the Greater Memphis Area registered in the Memphis chapter, it proves that no one, regardless of his or her economic situation, is turned away from participating. The Memphis chapter held its first ever summer camp at Rhodes College last year, and raised more than $120,000 through fundraisers such as the Polar Bear Plunge Chili Cook-Off and Wine and Dine. To learn more about the Special Olympics or to volunteer, visit specialolympicsmem.org.

SPECIAL NEEDSThe Baddour Center

The Baddour Center provides a caring environment where persons with intellectual disabilities achieve goals, develop lifelong friendships and reach their fullest potential. The 120-acre campus is home to roughly 150 residents. A vocational services program serves residents and day clients and is designed to build self-esteem and independence through earning and learning. Working for the Garden Center and Baddour Custom Packaging are just two employment opportunities available. Baddour received assistance from 100-200 volunteers who worked more than 1,000 hours in 2013, contributing to the success of special events throughout the year and helping maintain the beautiful campus. In addition to tuition income, Baddour is funded primarily through private contributions and fundraisers like its annual fashion show, which raised more than $63,000; and the annual Miracle Drive Golf Tournament, which raised more than $57,000. Other volunteer opportunities may include spending one-on-one time with residents, helping with arts and crafts or working in the garden. To learn more, call Sue Davis at 662.366.6947 or visit baddour.org.

SRVS

SRVS (pronounced serves) provides exceptional care for persons with disabilities and in doing so, allows family caregivers the flexibility to work and the time to balance other responsibilities. The organization served more than 860 people in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties last year. Of that number, 167 were employed through SRVS Community Employment Services and SRVS Industries Inc. Other services include a residential living program, clinical services and a family support program. SRVS is funded primarily by the United Way of the MidSouth, public support and government grants. SRVS also hosts annual fundraisers, including the Spirit of SRVS auction and wine tasting, which raised $111,000 of the more than $135,000 raised last year. More than 100 volunteers helped to plan, decorate and work this event in 2013. Other ways to get involved include joining around 100 other volunteers who organize art days at the learning center or landscaping projects at one of SRVS’ 80 homes in the community. To learn more, call 901-869-7787 or visit srvs.org.


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Methodist Senior Services

With 12 locations across the state, including one in Hernando and one in Tupelo, Methodist Senior Services (MSS) is on a mission to make Mississippi the best place in the country to grow old. The organization offers many options for senior living, including independent living in either cottages or apartments, and assisted living services with 24-hour nursing care. In-house pharmacy and therapy services were added recently to better address residents’ needs. More than 1,300 residents were served last year, as well as 358 individuals through outreach programs. MSS is funded primarily through rent and service charges, in addition to fundraising efforts. The organization raised more than $1.2 million last year including more than $900,000 in individual contributions, $171,000 from the Sunday Fund collections and $23,000 from the annual golf tournament hosted by Wesley Meadows. More than 2,700 volunteers donated their time last year and assisted with special events, weekly worship services, visits with seniors and much more. For more information, call 662.844.8977 or visit mss.org.


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DeSoto Arts Council

The DeSoto Arts Council (DAC) serves as the countywide home for the arts with space for exhibitions, classes, meetings, special events and a gift shop featuring local artisans’ work. Between community events, school programs, area artisans and tourists, the organization served more than 60,000 people last year. Though primarily funded by the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, business sponsorships and memberships, DAC regularly hosts fundraisers. DAC programs rely heavily on the service of members of the DeSoto County community. To find out more about the DeSoto Arts Council, its programs and volunteer opportunities, call 662.404.3361, email [email protected] or visit desotoarts.com.

LITERACY AND EDUCATION

The DeSoto County literacy Council

The DeSoto County Literacy Council (DCLC) aims to increase adult literacy levels in Mississippi and is doing so by providing GED prep courses and tutoring for adults who want to increase their basic reading skills. The council is primarily funded by Northwest Mississippi Community College, the Mississippi Community College Board, United Way of the MidSouth and the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors, enabling these classes to be offered free of charge. Approximately 60 students are enrolled at any given time, with 15 to 25 students coming in to class each day. Since July of 2013, these adult literacy classes and GED prep courses have produced at least 26 GED graduates. The DCLC office includes 10 committed volunteers who work several hours a week. For more information about the council or ways to get involved, visit desotoliteracy.org or call 662.429.2354.

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Literacy MidSouth (LMS), whose mission is to create a community actively engaged in continuous learning, is dedicated to increasing the literacy levels of adult learners in DeSoto, Shelby, Panola, Tunica and Tate counties. The Adult Learning Program is one of several programs offered and teaches basic reading and math skills, in addition to helping participants develop necessary life skills such as getting a driver’s license. Between the citywide reading campaign, the Smart Memphis Coalition, the Read Memphis Project and the Adult Learning Program, LMS served 25,000 people last year. The organization is funded through a mix of private donations, foundations and grants. Around 250 volunteers come together each year to assist with events like or serve as tutors through the Adult Learning Program. For more information, call Stacy Early at 901.201.6157 or visit literacymidsouth.org.


OTHER

House of GraceThe House of Grace is committed

to providing a safe place for battered individuals and their dependents, if applicable, to reside. In addition to referrals and helping with education, the House of Grace also provides free, confidential support services and counseling. The organization’s services are available to referrals and residents of DeSoto County, as well as eight other Northwest Mississippi counties. Last year, the organization provided 5,530 meals to battered women and children, as well as 1,580 bed nights at their emergency shelter or in hotel rooms. The House of Grace is funded primarily through community support, donations, government grants and proceeds from the House of Grace Thrift Store. More than 100 volunteers logged almost 2,000 hours of service last year. Volunteers are needed regularly for a variety of tasks, including working at the shelter or with clients, assisting with store merchandise and office administration. To find out more about the organization or ways to get involved, call 662.253.0252 or visit houseofgracems.org.


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BELLEVUE BAPTIST CHURCH MUSIC AND ART CAMPBellevue’s School of Performing Arts offers this weeklong Music

and Arts camp for students of all ages. Campers receive profes-

sional instruction in their choice of several elective courses and

one ensemble course, and join other students in their age group

for small group performance sessions. Available electives include

Vocals, Art, Bass Guitar, Dance, Drama, Photography, Sign Lan-

guage, Song Writing, Tech/Video/Lighting, Drums, Garage Band,

Guitar, Keyboard, Bassoon, and more. For more information, call

901.347.5711or visit bellevue.org/musicartscamp.

June 16–June 20, 8:30am–3:15pm | $195 (early bird registration) and $225 (registration after may 4)

DESOTO FAMILY THEATRE'S SUMMER CAMPSDeSoto Family Theatre offers three different day camps for chil-

dren and youth who enjoy the excitement, color, music and

movement of live theatre. Younger children will be introduced to

the full range of an actor’s tools, including body, voice and imagi-

nation. Campers will learn how to develop characters and work

with others in an ensemble, while building confidence and self-

esteem. All camps will be held at the Southaven Performing Arts

Center at 2101 Colonial Hills Dr. in Southaven, Mississippi. For

questions, email [email protected], visit dftonline.org or

call 901.238.8098.

STOryBOOK TALeS | June 23–27, 9am–11am or July 21–25, 2pm–4pm | $125DISNey'S JuNGLe BOOK KIDS | June 16–20, 9am–12pm or July 28- August 1, 2pm–5pm | $125DISNey'S BeAuTy AND THe BeAST Jr. | June 16–27, 2pm–6pm or July 21–August 1, 8am–12pm | $250

KUDZU PLAYHOUSE SUMMER CAMPSKudzu Playhouse’s Theatre is Fun! Camp is for children ages 6-9.

While learning to perform Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids, children

will learn blocking, choreography and music. For older campers

(ages 9 and up), the Arts Enrichment! Camp is a 2-week adven-

ture that will focus on the best-loved musical, Annie. In addition

to learning blocking, choreography and music, participants will

learn set building, costume design and props—everything that is

needed to bring a show to life! For more information, visit kud-

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THeATre IS FuN! CAmp | June 9–13, 9am–12pm | $125 first child, with sibling discounts available ArTS eNrICHmeNT! CAmp | June 9–13, 1pm–5pm and June 16–20, 12pm–5pm | $250, with sibling discounts available

MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART SUMMER ART CAMP Let your children explore, discover, create and have fun in Mem-

phis College of Art’s Summer Art Camp. Classes range from ex-

ploratory creative expression to intensive investigation of design

principles, and are taught with the intent of nurturing children’s

love for creating art, whatever their age, interest or skill level

might be. Weeklong sessions feature a choice of morning and af-

ternoon classes, in which half-day campers select one class and

full-day campers select two classes. For more information, email

[email protected], call 901.272.5142, or visit mca.edu.

WeeK 1, June 9–13 | WeeK 2, June 16–20 | WeeK 3, June 23–27WeeK 4, July 7–11FuLL-DAy | 9am–4pm | $310 per weekHALF-DAy | morning session, 9am–12pm or afternoon session, 1pm–4pm | $155 per week

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OLIVE BRANCH SUMMER FUN ART CAMP AND FINE ART CAMPOlive Branch Arts Council, in partnership with the Painted Pigeon

Art Gallery, is sponsoring two Summer Fun Art Camps for chil-

dren and youth, ages 6-13. The Council is also sponsoring a Fine

Art Camp for more advanced artists, ages 10-15. All camps will be

led by camp artist Vicky Neyman and include a Thursday evening

Reception for campers and their families. Sessions will be held

at The Painted Pigeon Gallery & Gifts, 9144 Pigeon Roost Road,

Olive Branch, Mississippi. For more information, call 901.619.0261

or email [email protected].

Summer FuN ArT CAmpS | June 16–19, 9am–12pm or July 16–19, 9am–12pm | $120 + $40 non-refundable registration feeFINe ArT CAmp | July 28–31, 9am–12pm| $120 + $40 non-refundable registra-tion fee

STARS IN MOTION PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPSThe Stars in Motion Performing Arts School offers a variety of

summer camps to fit every level of skill in competition and dance.

Competition Technique Camps are open to experienced dancers

entering K5 or older. Junior Camps are open to boys and girls

entering K5 or older. Both camps include instruction in Broadway

dance, Hollywood-style choreography, and the dancing profes-

sion. Mini Camps are also available and open to boys and girls of

all skill levels, ages 2 and older. For additional information, call

662.349.6422, email [email protected] or visit starsin-

motion.com.

COmp TeCH CAmp | June 9–12, June 23–26, July 21–24 | 9am–4pm | $120 per weekJuNIOr CAmp | June 9–12, June 23–26, July 21-24 | 10am–2pm | $95 per weekmINI CAmp | June 9–12, June 23–26, July 21-24 | 4pm–4:30pm or 5:30pm-6pm | $65 per week

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CAMP LAKE STEPHENSResting on more than 400 acres of softly-

rolling hills, Camp Lake Stephens offers

swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery,

rappelling, and high and low ropes courses.

Camp Rainbow is for mentally challenged

campers, age 18 or older. Adventure

Camps offer a rustic camp experience with

exciting adventure, like canoeing on the

Eleven Point River, spelunking at Raccoon

Mountain or whitewater rafting the Ocoee

River. Most Adventure Camps are open to

Jr. High campers (finished grades 6-8) only.

The Elementary Tree-House Camp is for

elementary campers (finished grades 2-5).

CAmp rAINBOW | June 30–July4 | $340ADVeNTure CAmpS | weekly, June 9–August 2 | $340-$450eLemeNTAry Tree-HOuSe CAmp | weekly, June 2–August 2 | $340–$400

CAMP OF THE RISING SONCamp of the Rising Son offers a great

opportunity for campers to learn and grow

while experiencing the great outdoors.

Campers can select their favorites from

over 20 fun activities, including horseback

riding, sailing and archery. Teens can

also choose from Rafting Adventures, a

Horse Camp, and Camp Intern Adventure.

Located in French Camp, Mississippi, on

350 wooded acres and beautiful Lake Ann,

Camp of the Rising Son also features a new

waterfront area for summer 2014. For more

information, contact Carrie Browning at

662.547.6169 or visit campoftherisingson.com.

Summer CAmp (ages 7-12) | June 8-July 12 | $489 per weekDAy CAmp (ages 6–12) | June 29–July 12 | $389 per week

DESOTO COUNTY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPDeSoto County’s YMCA Day Camp provides

enriching activities for children ages 5–12.

The camp focuses on teaching teamwork

skills, leadership skills and how to build

lifelong friendships through caring,

honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

Field trips are offered once a week, as

well as activities such as swimming, team

sports, organized games, and arts. Camp

locations include Hernando Elementary

School, Olive Branch Elementary School

and Southaven Intermediate School. For

more information, visit ymcamemphis.

org, call 662.280.6370, or email Mandy

Smith at [email protected] or

Traci Nichols at [email protected].

may 27–August 15, 6:30am–6:00pm | $109 weekly plus $75 registration fee per family

HOPEWELL CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTERThis year-round ministry of the Presbytery

of St. Andrew, PC (USA) is an ACA and

PCCCA accredited facility located in Holly

Springs National Forest, about 5 miles east

of Oxford, Mississippi. A wide variety of

summer camp opportunities are available

for children and youth ages 6-16, and

include canoeing, swimming, arts and

crafts, games, Ultimate Frisbee, nature

study, hiking, Bible study, leadership

training and worship. Camps are also

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DIABeTeS Wee BIT (6–9 yrs.) | June 29–July 1 | $225–325, with subsidized pricing availableType 1 DIABeTeS (10–15 yrs.) | July 6–12 | $400–600, with subsidized pricing available Type 1 DIABeTeS LeADerSHIp (16 yrs. old) | July 6–12 | $400–600, with subsidized pricing available

MAPLE GROVE FARM SUMMER FARM CAMPThe Maple Grove Farm, located at

4961 Windsong Park Drive, Collierville,

Tennessee, offers a unique summer farm

camp for kids ages 4-9. Campers are

divided into age groups and participate

in daily events throughout the beautiful

and natural setting of the seventeen-acre

farm. Activities include wall climbing,

line dancing, group games, swimming,

slip-n-slides, crafts, fishing, pony rides,

ziplines and hayrides. Swimming

lessons and horseback riding lessons

are provided at an additional charge. For

more information, contact Tim or Nicole

McDaniel at 901.861.7422 or by email at

[email protected].

June 2–July 25, 8:30am–3pm | $180 per week BeFOre & AFTer CAre | $40 per weekSWImmING LeSSONS | $40 per weekSemI-prIVATe rIDING LeSSONS | $35 per hour or $30 per lesson for 5 or more (booked in advance)

ADVENTURES


VICTORY RANCH SUMMER CAMPVictory Ranch is a non-denominational

Christian summer camp dedicated to mak-

ing a difference in the lives of campers. The

Victory Ranch experience creates indepen-

dence and self-confidence, with activities

that are designed to provide campers with

adventure, challenge, and Christian fellow-

ship. Everything is planned to positively af-

fect four key areas of a camper’s life: the spir-

itual, the physical, the mental and the social.

For more information, call 731.659.2880 or

visit victoryranch.org.

SeSSION 1 | Coed, JK-1 (Beginner) | may 27th–31st | $800.00 SeSSION 2 | Coed | June 1st–7th | $1,100.00 SeSSION 3 | Coed | June 8th–14th | $1,100.00 SeSSION 4 | Boys | June 15th–21st | $1,100.00 SeSSION 5 | Coed (middle School) | June 22nd–28th | $1,100.00 SeSSION 6 | Coed | June 29th–July 5th | $1,100.00 SeSSION 7 | Girls | July 6th–12th | $1,100.00 SeSSION 8 | Coed | July 13th–19th | $1,100.00

WOODLAND DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMPS AT SHELBY FARMS PARK

Shelby Farms Park Conservancy seeks

to encourage kids to connect with nature

through exploration, inspiration, discovery

and fun through several different summer

camps. The Woodland Discovery Nature

Camp is for ages 6-8 and the Woodland

Discovery Adventure Camp is for ages 9-11.

The Park also offers the Woodland Discovery

Equestrian Camp for ages 8-13 to encourage

confident young equestrians by introducing

them to the art of horseback riding at the

Shelby Farms Park Stables. For questions

about SFPC’s summer camps, contact

Jasmin Mayen at jmayen@shelbyfarmspark.

org or by calling 901.767.PARK x 315.

WOODLAND DISCOVery NATure CAmp Session I, may 26–30, 8am–3pm; Session II, June 9–13, 8am–3pm | $250 per sessionWOODLAND DISCOVery ADVeNTure CAmp | Session I, June 2–6, 8am–3pm; Session II, June 16–20, 8am–3pm | $250 per sessionWOODLAND DISCOVery equeSTrIAN CAmp | Session I, may 26–30; Session II, June 2–6; Session III, June 9–13; Session IV, June 16–20 | monday—Thursday, 8am–2pm and Friday, 8am–3pm | $350 per session


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GIRLS OF GRITGirls of Grit is a camp designed to build leadership skills and

self-confidence in teenage girls. The camp focuses on service in

the community, teamwork and exposure to traditionally male-

dominated careers. This year’s inaugural camp includes activities

such as: working with flight engineering; working with an

attorney; understanding farm-to-table concepts in restaurants;

a tour of the National Civil Rights Museum; an introduction to

scuba diving; and developing a fundraiser for a local charity,

which will be determined by the campers. For more information,

contact Lori at 662.253.8081 or by email at [email protected].

June 16–20, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. | $99 and includes fees for all activities, transportation, and daily lunches.

HUMANE SOCIETY PET CADETS SUMMER CAMPThe Humane Society of Memphis’ Pet Cadets Summer Camp

provides the opportunity for campers aged 7-12 to have hands-

on time with the animals, learn from animal trainers, and make

enrichment toys and games for animals. Campers will also

get a behind-the-scenes look at life at the Humane Society. For

more information, contact Debbie Newsom at 901.937.3917 or

[email protected], or visit the Humane Society’s

website at memphishumane.org.

SeSSION 1 | June 2–6, 8am–12pm | $200SeSSION 2 | June 16–20, 8am–12pm | $200SeSSION 3 | July 7–11, 8am–12pm | $200SeSSION 4 | July 14–18, 8am–12pm | $200

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SUMMER CAMPICCS's Camp Wildcat Global Adventures is more than a camp—

it’s a true learning experience for children in Pre-K through

8th grade. The camp includes weekly field trips to Mud Island,

Children's Museum of Memphis, and Memphis Zoo, as well as

on-site activities such as Build-A-Bear, a petting zoo, a magician

show, art and music classes, and more. For more information,

contact Maggie O'Neill at 901.725.2710 or visit myiccs.org.

June 4–August 1, 7:30am–5:30pm (No camp on July 4) | $125 per week plus $200 one-time activity fee

MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN SUMMER CAMPSThe Memphis Botanic Gardens offers a selection of themed camps

for a little natural fun for kids ages 4 to 12. Younger children are

invited to participate in the Caterpillar Club, which features

hands-on learning activities and crafts with daily or weekly

enrollment options. Nature Scene gives kids the opportunity to

explore the world around them, while Eco-Adventure features

bona fide eco-experts and garden staff leading kids to discovery

as they trek and splash through various ecosystems. Interested

parties can register at memphisbotanicgarden.com/camps or call

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CATerpILLAr CLuB (4—5 yrs.) | June 2–6, 16–20, July 7–11, 28–August 1 | $125 (members), $150 (nonmembers)NATure SCeNe INVeSTIGATOr CAmpS (6–9 yrs.) | June 9–13, July 14–18 | $150 (members), $175 (nonmembers eCO-ADVeNTure CAmpS (9–12 yrs.) | July 21–25 | $150 (members), $175 (nonmembers)

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entertaining

H osting a party this sum-

mer? a mexican fiesta is a great

entertaining theme whether

you’re planning for an intimate get-together

with friends or an entire clan. the holiday of

Cinco De mayo, the 5th of may, commem-

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holiday. What better excuse to throw a party

with some spice!? With Cinco De mayo

approaching, here are some fun party tips and

recipes to throw the perfect Fiesta!

Décorpiñatas, sombreros, maracas, paper flags and

streamers are all you need to get the party

started. Festive décor is readily available and

can be found at your local party or craft store,

rental companies and even super stores like

target and Walmart. if you have time, you can

order value-priced party supplies, décor, party

favors and novelties in bulk online from

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Table centerpiecesthese can be as simple as large bottles of

tequila (empty or full) with a sombrero as a

topper. Dried black beans make for great vase

fillers for colorful flowers such a daisies- and

both can be purchased at your local grocery

store.

Make your own Papel picado Considered a mexican folk art, papel picado is

a decorative craft made out of paper and cut

into elaborate designs. For directions, go online

at youtube.com and search papel picado.


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FOOdKeep it simple: Create a taco or nacho bar for guests to build their own entree with a variety of toppings and meat. Purchase chips and salsa from your favorite local restaurant and you have a stress-free fiesta meal.

Keep it healthy: Taco salads or fish tacos are great choices to keep the calories down and appeal to all those health nuts attending the party. Serve salad buffet style with grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.

Fish tacos are delicious and easy to make. Grilled shrimp (which literally take only minutes to prepare on the grill) served on corn tortillas with slaw and avocado slices is another tasty alternative. Guacamole makes for a healthy appetizer and looks great on a table when served with organic blue corn chips to for festive color.

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guaCamOleserves- 4-6

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Avocados

• About 1/4 t salt per avocado

• 1 large Tomato or 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced up

• About 1/2 t lemon or lime juice per avocado or substitute an orange

• Optional: Chopped cilantro, chopped onion, minced garlic

preparation:1) Cut the avocados in half, squeeze out the pit (just gently squeeze till it pops out) and scoop the fruit into a bowl.

2) Add the salt, juice, and tomatoes. Mash it together with a fork (I like to leave some chunks).

3) Taste. If you can’t taste the avocado much, add a bit of salt. If it’s a little flat, dribble a little juice in. Try garlic or onions to see how that changes it. Play with it and you will find your “ideal guac balance point”. This is the secret to excellent guacamole! Substituting the orange for the Lemon or lime adds a unique and refreshing flavor to traditional guacamole.

mahi mahi Fish taCOs with lime Crema

Ingredients:Crema:1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

3 tablespoons fat -free sour cream

1 teaspoon grated lime rind

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 garlic clove, minced

Tacos:1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi

Cooking spray

8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

2 cups shredded cabbage

preparation:1) Preheat oven to 425°.

2) To prepare crema, combine ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

3) To prepare tacos, combine cumin and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of fish. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. 4) Place fish in a bowl; break into pieces with a fork. Heat tortillas according to package directions. 5) Divide fish evenly among tortillas; top each with 1/4 cup cabbage and 1 tablespoon crema.


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DRINKS Every � esta needs margaritas. Here are some recipes for a variety of fun, easy cocktails.

CLASSIC MARGARITAIngredients:• Salt, for rimming the glass (optional)• Ice• 1 1/2 ounces tequila (blanco, 100 percent agave)• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1/2 ounce Cointreau (not Triple Sec)

Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in an ice-� lled cocktail shaker. 2. Shake until cold and strain into a chilled salt-rimmed glass.

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com

SANGRIA Original recipe makes 6 cups

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate 1/3 cup orange juice 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine 1/2 cup triple sec 1 lemon, sliced into rounds 1 orange, sliced into rounds 1 lime, sliced into rounds 1/4 cup white sugar (optional) 2 1/2 cups ginger ale

Preparation:1) In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar.

2) Float slices of lemon, orange and lime in the mixture.

3) Refrigerate overnight for best � avor.

4) For a � zzy sangria, add ginger ale just before serving.

FIVE THINGS TO PUT IN AN ADULT PIÑATA

A piñata is the most traditional form of entertainment at � estas- so why not create one for adults only and � ll it with plastic liquor bottles and other fun treats? Even if your party is adults only, that’s no reason not to blindfold people and watch them whack things with a bat. Here are � ve things to � ll up an adult piñata with to be sure you throw the best party ever!

Toys/Snacks: Never underestimate the power of a candynecklace, ring pop or a glow bracelet.

Plastic Mini Bottles: Baby bottles of booze raining from the sky? There aren’t many who will pass on that.

Bottle Openers: You can never have too many. They’re inexpensive and readily available almost anywhere you go.

Lottery Tickets: Guests will love the chance to win a little money.

Decks of Cards: They’re a great way to start a party and keep one going, plus they last forever.

ENTERTAINMENTFun sounds: If hiring a professional salsa band is not in the budget Pandora is a great alternative.

Make it interactive: Everyone enjoys learning something new, so create an experience for guests to get involved like making guacamole or � avored margaritas. All you have to do is provide the ingredients and a work-space. Hand out recipe cards for guests to follow based on what they choose to make.



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A S A pARTICIpANT IN yOUR

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your family: to prepare for the future.

Congratulations! Making that commit-

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derail your progress along the way.

1. Beginning with no end in mindSetting out on a new journey without

knowing the destination can be a wel-

come adventure, but when planning for

retirement, it's generally best to know

where you're going. According to the

Employee Benefit Research Institute

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savings goal tend to be more confident

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who have not. Unfortunately, EBRI also

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surveyed had actually crunched the

numbers to determine their need

(Source: 2013 Retirement Confidence

Survey, March 2013).

A person’s savings goal will depend on a

number of factors: their desired life-

style, preretirement income, health,

Social Security benefits, any traditional

pension benefits to which they or their

spouse may be entitled, and others. By

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possible to determine how much that

person may need to accumulate to

provide the income they’ll need during

retirement.

Luckily, that kind of close examination

is not something that has to be done

alone. Any employer-sponsored plan

likely offers tools to help employees set

a savings goal. In addition, a financial

professional can help employees fur-

ther refine their target, breaking it down

to answer the all-important question,

"How much should I contribute each

pay period?"

2. Investing too conservativelyAnother key to determining how much

an individual may need to save on a

regular basis is targeting an appropriate

rate of return, or how much an employ-

ee’s contribution dollars may earn on

an ongoing basis. Afraid of losing money,

some retirement investors choose only

the most conservative investments,

hoping to preserve their hard-earned

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contribution dollars do not earn

enough, he or she may end up with a far

different retirement lifestyle than orig-

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3. Investing too aggressivelyOn the other hand, retirement investors

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might select investments that are too

risky for their overall situation. Al-

though it's a generally accepted principle

to invest at least some money in more

aggressive investments to pursue an in-

vestor’s goals and help protect against

inflation, the amount invested should

be based on a number of factors.

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savings mix are those that take into

consideration the investor’s total sav-

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time that person has until retirement),

and ability to withstand changes in the

account's value. A financial professional

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