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REAL ESTATE WITH A REAL IMPACT. We’re proud to announce our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.®* As part of the CB Supports St. Jude program, we’re making a donation to this one-of-a-kind hospital every time we help a client buy or sell a home.

The Coldwell Banker brand has been guiding people home since 1906. Home is the place we long for at the end of the day, the place that holds all we love and everything we cherish. At St. Jude, they give kids the second chance they need to realize dreams and reach milestones. When they need it most, these patients and families find a home-away-from-home at St. Jude, where everyone shares the same mission: Finding cures. Saving Children.® With your support, we can help one of the world’s leading children’s cancer hospitals develop even more powerful treatments and help the world’s bravest kids get back home even faster.

*©2020 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated.

The “CB Supports St. Jude” charitable promotion begins on September 16, 2020 and runs through September 16, 2021. Participating affiliated agents will donate a minimum of $25 to St. Jude for each qualifying real estate purchase or sale transaction.

Participating brokerage offices will donate a minimum of $10 to St. Jude for each qualifying real estate purchase or sale transaction. CB Supports St. Jude hopes to raise $250,000 for the kids of St. Jude.

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The Miraculous June!

Building Confidence Is the Need for a Travel Agent Increasing?

"All the World" The Corporate Office and Collierville

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Counting Our Blessings Moments of Kindness As In Olden Days Christmas In Collierville Home Tours Shades of Light

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CHIEF EDITOR Austin Essary

EDITOR Regan Hewitt

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Letter from the Editor

MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT

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In honor of the Town of Collierville’s 150 year anniversary in 2020, the Town chose to promote “Shine A Light,” a theme designed to encourage all residents to highlight the many positive aspects of the community. While the year certainly did not go as planned, the Collierville community showed up nonetheless. Kids taking the initiative to show kindness to essential workers, nonprofits providing meals in place of school lunches, drive-by celebrations and many more acts of generosity were how Collierville chose to “shine its light.”

So while the internet floods with memes wishing 2020 away, we want to remind you that there’s still time left in 2020 to shine your light. Sure, it’s going to be a different holiday season, make no mistake about that. However, we have the opportunity to “Make the Season Bright.” Our November/December issue hopes to encapsulate the little ways in which we can still find joy and giving during this season of perpetual hope. From seeing a child’s kindness flourish in her community to old Collierville holiday recipes that you should try, there are plenty of ways to make this season every bit as bright as before.

“Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe / Help to make the season bright” - “The Christmas Song,” Nat King Cole Keeping with tradition, our November/December issue includes the 2019 Christmas in Collierville Home Tours, which is where we found our gorgeous cover photo. We love featuring these home tours, so that you can reminisce on last year’s Christmas season. Sometimes old memories can be just what we need to motivate us to make new ones.

In addition to reminiscing and creating new memories, we must also use this season to think of “all the world,” as Reverend David Atkinson of Collierville United Methodist Church puts it in his article, and how we can help others. His advice – to listen – echoes one of my favorite Christmas carols, “Do you hear what I hear?”

Now, more than ever, it is time to act on what we hear and extend grace, kindness and love to each other. That’s truly what the holidays are all about and, no matter

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where you may find yourself, it is this fundamental concept that makes the season bright every single year.

Tour Collierville wishes you all a happy and healthy holiday season, and a wonderful new year!

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THE MIRACULOUS Hello friends, my name is June! A kind human found me scrounging for food and brought me to the Collierville Animal Shelter. The warm bath, regular meals and a bed I could call my own were like heaven after life on the streets.

After I settled in, a human they called “the vet” looked me over and said that I was something miraculous: a heartworm negative street dog! I love being a miracle.

It’s nice at the shelter and the humans are so kind.

However, like all the dogs here, I am waiting to find my

June!

“ROSES BRIGHT AND SUNSHINE CLEAR SHOW THAT LOVELY JUNE IS HERE.” -F. G SANDERS “forever home.” The humans here call me “super outgoing” and “the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet.” They give me so many compliments because I learned housebreaking and walking on a leash very quickly. Check out my cute white socks – when I go for a walk, they make my trot look so jaunty! I enjoy being active and going on walks, but I love cuddling with humans even more.

I’m a two year old black-and-white girl. I’m not sure if you noticed but in spite of my young age, one of my eyes is a little cloudy. I can’t see out of it but it doesn’t bother me one bit. I never let it slow me down. At the shelter, they say it makes me special and that when you look deeply into my eye, you can see my shimmering soul. I have so much love to share! It makes me happy to think you could see that when you look at me. Because those of us who may look slightly imperfect still need and want love like any other dog. What makes a perfect match is what’s on the inside!

So, here I am, still waiting for my people to find me.

I’m trying to be patient because I know there’s a wonderful human out there looking just for me. If you’re thinking about adding to your family, please consider taking time to meet the shy dogs, the scared dogs, the senior dogs, the ones with a missing limb, the dogs with boring colors and yes, one in particular with a slightly cloudy eye. We haven’t given up – we just need you. Maybe you need us too. xoxo,

June

Julie Weaver. Collierville Animal Services is located at 559 E. South Street, Collierville. Call 901-457-2670 to find your perfect companion!

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BUILDING Instilling confidence in young children helps them develop their social skills and a sense of self-worth.

When we feel good about ourselves, it shows. Situations seem easier to handle and we communicate in a more positive manner. That positivity can spread to others. After all, smiles are contagious!

Children need to feel validated and loved. At first, their parents’ positive reinforcement and encouragement helps them gain confidence. Once they are in school, educators and peers also influence their self-worth. How children feel about themselves affects how children act.

MODEL CONFIDENCE Our children are in tune with our actions, so what we feel and perceive can influence them. A positive self-image provides a strong example and helps them feel good about the world. Since children can mirror our behavior, we need to lead by example and model confidence. Bad days happen, and sometimes we feel overwhelmed or down for no reason.

When we feel unhappy, it is a good idea to remind children that challenges are a part of life and that we feel happy on most days. If we aren’t happy, we owe it to ourselves and our children to seek out ways to feel fulfilled and joyful, which may include reading, meditating, exercising or listening to music.

Parents influence their child’s sense of self-worth. Our children should like who they are and feel comfortable in their own skin. Children should feel as though their voices will be heard and that they can make a difference in the world. We help them develop a healthy sense of self-worth by acknowledging their strengths and the qualities that make them unique. Everyone seeks praise and responds positively TOURCOLLIERVILLE.COM

to compliments. Children develop a positive self-image when their parents acknowledge their strengths, trust in their abilities and see mistakes as opportunities for growth.

KNOW YOUR CHILD’S FRIENDS AND THEIR PARENTS The people around us can also affect how we act. Part of our job as parents is to get to know our children’s friends and their parents and observe any positive or negative behavioral changes in our children. We can’t always choose who our children will befriend, but we can encourage them to play with children who will make them happy. Make time to talk to other parents at your school’s drop-off or pick-up times. Talk to your children about their play dates, and pay attention to their attitudes afterward. Are they smiling and excited about the fun they had, or are they withdrawn?

EXPRESS, DON’T SUPPRESS, FEELINGS Children need to be able to express how they feel but also able to control their tempers. Suppressing feelings does not help children deal with the issue and keeps them from learning how to communicate effectively with others. Finding the right balance is difficult, but if we model healthy ways to talk about our feelings, children will learn how to express how they feel in a mature and age-appropriate manner.

Cathy Jo Mattson, on-site owner of The Goddard School®

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At The Goddard School®, our talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into confident and joyful learners. We are committed to teaching children about compassion, cooperation and the significance of giving back to their community. We pride ourselves in collaborating with the best educational and child development organizations to provide children with the skills they need for long-term success in school and life.

The Goddard School® located in Collierville offers a year-round program for children from six weeks to six-years-old. For more information on why The Goddard School® located in Collierville is the place for fun and learning, please contact Cathy Jo Mattson at 901-861-0108.

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COVID-19 has impacted businesses across the board, from restaurants to movie theaters to traveling. Slowly things are starting to bounce back, but how is travel changing?

DIY vacation planning during this time can be a challenge.

Images of passengers stranded in airports around the world without flights or hotels justifiably creates travel concerns. If you’re planning a trip — either for business or for pleasure — it can be difficult to navigate a world in which the rules are in flux and the situation varies depending on where you’re going.

Restrictions involved with travel to one destination may be different from another, such as whether travelers need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or whether they’re only allowed to venture to certain areas within their destination. This research can be daunting.

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you or a loved one fall into a high-risk category.

However, traveling may be necessary during the holiday season if you live far apart from family, and it helps everyone to be prepared.

This could be a time when the use of a travel professional is more necessary than ever before.

Travel advisors are uniquely qualified to deal with rapidly changing circumstances. From the start of the pandemic, travel advisors have assisted clients with cancellations, rescheduling and refunds. Now, they are helping them make travel arrangements for the upcoming holiday season.

As a traveler, you need to know what to expect.

You may have to get your temperature taken at the airport or be asked virus-related health questions.

Once you arrive at your destination, you may find that restaurants are closed, or that a curfew has been imposed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. In many cases, a travel advisor may have the most up-to-date information to help you plan your trip and navigate these rules while traveling.

Despite all the changes that the pandemic has caused, there is some good news on the horizon.

According to a recent survey by Allianz, a financial services and insurance agency, people are eagerly awaiting the day that they can resume traveling to their favorite destinations. While many plan to enjoy domestic trips now and in the near future, international trips are on many people’s holiday wish lists for 2021.

If holiday travel is on your mind, you probably have a lot of questions. A travel advisor or travel agency could be exactly what you need to give you the information, guidance and peace of mind you need for safe travel.

Travel Leaders has been in the travel industry for over 34 years and the agency is specialized in all types of travel! Contact Travel Leaders at 901-853-6200 or 901-377-6600 to make an appointment at either the Collierville or Memphis office locations.

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“All the World” “…That all the world should be registered.” -Luke 2:1 “All the world” is an interesting concept. In fact, “all the world” was only the known world to Emperor Augustus or, at least, his occupied and conquered world. Even to our modern ear during a global pandemic, “all the world” may be going through COVID-19 together, but it is basically only experienced locally. World events do impact our lives, mostly to the extent that we experience it in our neighborhood. Even then, our personal experience can be, and usually is, different from even the person who lives next door.

As we begin to celebrate Christmas this year and as we have been going through this pandemic together, it is important to be reminded of all our varied experiences. Now, this diversity of experience is really nothing new, as Luke 2:7 points out that Mary “placed Jesus in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

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infant Jesus, did not.

While we might wonder why there is no room for Him in the inn, Joseph, Mary and Jesus simply remind us of the disparity of our experiences.

There were some who woke the next morning having no idea that a family spent the night in the stable, much less

a family who had their first-born child delivered there.

This Christmas has the potential to be the most varied experience of any of our past Christmases. For some, it may be a bounteous and excessive day because of all the overtime work

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that was required during this season.

Others may be experiencing their most humble and sparse Christmas yet because they have been out of work for months. Some will have a house full of family, while others are cloistered in their assisted living quarters. Even in our modern world, Mary “placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” has meaning and can connect with our experience.

An understanding from the lowly estate of Jesus’ birth is that God is not bound by our expectations or limitations to do great and marvelous things. We can take heart that, regardless of our circumstances, God is with us and understands our plight.

No matter the meagerness of our circumstances, it does not have to alter the trajectory of life. It is only a moment in our lives.

As in Luke 2:8, “in that region there were shepherds living in the fields…,” we too can become messengers of good tidings and joy to those in our community. It will only require a couple of actions from us.

FIRST, TAKE TIME TO LISTEN.

Because of the varied experiences around us, we can take the initiative not to tell our story but to listen to others share their stories. Just the feelings that come with being truly heard can be enough to make the difference in someone’s life.

Being a messenger of good news can sometimes be achieved just by listening.

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especially if it costs you something. How many times have you heard yourself say, “Let me know if you need any help,” but help was never asked for or given.

Sometimes help is obvious and all that’s needed is a question: “Can I mow your yard? Can I bring over a meal?

Can I walk the dog? Can I watch your children?” By being specific in your offer of help, you can really show that you have listened and truly care.

Our care can come from our passion and generous spirit. A realestate agent, who has a heart for those in active military service because of his memories of being an Army brat, wanted to show he cared. So he drove to a small military town close to his community for the purpose of giving away $5,000 in cash. He stood in front of the local Walmart® and offered a twenty-dollar bill to every military family who entered the store. “I just want to show military families who fight for our freedom and make possible our way of life that we care,” he said.

This Christmas may be different from any other because of the pandemic that distresses “all the world.” Yet in our local setting, we can make all the difference by listening and caring for those nearest to us. No matter your circumstances, have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

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The Amazing Kreskin would be impressed with all of the predictions that have emerged during the year as to what our new world will look like. While some of these prognostications will be spot on, many will fade away as we return to “business as usual,” albeit with an asterisk attached.

One of my responsibilities as the Director of Economic Development for the Town of Collierville is to stay abreast of the latest trends in office development. We are wellpositioned to take full advantage of all the strategic development opportunities that come in our direction.

With the recent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the office market, let’s explore what the future of the office environment might look like and how Collierville’s burgeoning office market will fit in.

I’m Out Of Here The new work-at-home model has left many metro dwellers contemplating whether their living space is worth the hassle and expense. Pre-pandemic, roughly 5-10% of employees worked remotely. Presently, that figure has spiked to nearly half. Many corporations have announced that their teams will work remotely indefinitely, while others have stated it will be early 2021 before they are “back to normal.”

Azurite Consulting, a market research organization, discovered that 55% of companies in cities such as Chicago and San Francisco are considering moving. Other industry surveys have found that one quarter of Americans are strongly considering a permanent move because of the pandemic. The expense, crowding and crime in large metro areas have many companies and individuals looking deeply at how and where they work.

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with commercial real estate communities in cities such as Boston, D.C. and Chicago, telling our story, promoting our brand and making the case for Collierville as an office relocation option.

I Need My Space I remain optimistic that corporate headquarters, regional and district offices, tech centers and R&D facilities are not going away entirely, just being reconfigured. Studies have shown that the work-from-home model has damaged company culture, impacted on-boarding and disconnected vital work teams. In turn, corporations are working hard on sanitation technologies and building designs that are adaptable for the “office of tomorrow.” Many buildings are outdated and do not match what will be required as we all move forward. This is good news for Collierville, as we have over 500 acres of developable land where the “offices of tomorrow” could be built in our community.

Companies are keenly aware that their workers need to be nearer to the office, with many considering downsizing headquarters and providing more space in suburban buildings. I share all of this to point out that the way and where we work will continue to change. New office layouts that focus on spacing, sanitation technology, efficiency and cost reduction will position Collierville to take full advantage of what is unfolding.

Gone are the days of ping-pong and kombucha being the cool office perk. Today, it is about flexibility, safety and access. The office is simply evolving and Collierville is perfectly positioned to be a key player in the “office of tomorrow.”

John D. Duncan Director of Economic Development 500 Poplar View Parkway Collierville, TN 38017 901-457-2200 General 901-457-2213 Direct 901-457-9325 Cell www.AccessCollierville.com

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B L E S S I NG S Thanksgiving has always been a favorite holiday of mine. I would run around in the yard with my cousins until we heard the call that “Dinner was ready!” and made our way to the beautiful table spread that could “feed an army,” we always said. The kids would be consumed in giggles as the adults would reconnect, sharing the mountains and valleys of the year they’d had, while the most “seasoned” of the bunch were almost always found completely present, as if seeing younger versions of themselves in their kids and grandkids. I’d leave the house later that night feeling physically and emotionally “full.”

After this tumultuous year, an attitude of thanksgiving seems like a tough bite to swallow, but there is power in having a thankful heart. Our festive tablescapes may look different this year and we may have fewer seats at the table, but in this trying season, let gratitude be your guide. The holiday season has been complicated by COVID-19 and the elders in our community are among the highest risk groups if social distancing guidelines are not in place. We’re all asking ourselves, “How can we be ‘home for the holidays’ from more than six feet apart?”

Dr. Ben Bowman, the medical director of the Emergency Department at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, says, “I would recommend that everyone use their best 20

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judgment. It will be difficult to follow strict social distancing guidelines during the holidays, but I do believe it is important for families to be able to spend time together. I would recommend keeping the gatherings as small as possible.”

For these small holiday gatherings, Bowman recommends getting a COVID-19 test prior to attending only if you are symptomatic or have had close contact with someone who tested positive. “Otherwise I do not believe asymptomatic individuals need to be tested without a known close contact.

Special consideration should be given to higher-risk individuals, including those over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing

“I do believe it is important for families to be able to spend time together. I would recommend keeping the gatherings as small as possible.” -Dr. Ben Bowman medical conditions. Try and use video conferencing to reach out to those that may not be able to attend,” said Bowman.

Video calls allow family members to cook, eat and watch football together, while still being physically apart. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] also recommends preparing traditional family recipes and delivering these in

a no-contact manner to neighbors and family members who are higher-risk and cannot physically gather.

Bowman intends to get together with family for the holidays, and so do other Collierville residents, particularly if their family is already in the Shelby County area. At this time, the CDC views air travel or staying in hotels as mediumto-high risk, so plan your holiday travel with this in mind.

Karen Shelton, owner of Simply Done Catering and Events, also plans to get together with her family, but suggests alleviating some of the pressure of having a perfect Thanksgiving dinner.

“There’s no need to be Martha Stewart.

This year, especially, it doesn’t have to be perfect. People are just going to be happy to be together and out of the house,” she said. “Don’t try and do it all.” Shelton also recommends buying premade Thanksgiving sides and desserts, investing in some pretty paper plates to reduce clean-up and placing hand

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s children, we are taught to be kind and mind our manners by saying “please” and “thank you.” We are told that we are the future and that we can do anything to which we put our minds. But as we grow older, we forget that anything is possible and that the world is full of opportunities. When we begin to take on more responsibility and worry as adults, we lose the child-like faith to pursue our young ambitions because society labels the pursuit as too precarious.

Today, turning on the news means being bombarded with one difficult story after another. Whether it is the rise of coronavirus cases, politics, natural disasters or anything else this year could throw at us, it is hard to remember that there are still so many good moments in this world. For nine-year-old Deontra Jackson, the negative news became too much and she was determined to make the world a better place.

Deontra started to see the civil unrest and hardship in our country and asked her mom, Demeatrice Jackson, “What can I do?”

Needing to show that there is still kindness in our community, Deontra wanted to donate snacks to local government employees and essential frontline workers.

“It’s never a bad thing to invest in your baby,” said Demeatrice.

So they went to Sam’s ClubTM and bought snacks for the Town of Collierville’s sanitation workers. Deontra gave all 40 employees a snack and drink to thank them for their service. Since then, she has handed out snacks and goody bags to the town’s police officers, firefighters, the doctors and nurses of Collierville Baptist Memorial Hospital, Town Hall employees and to the local Amazon headquarters.

Even after bringing kindness and moments of light-hearted joy to so many in Collierville, Deontra is not done. According to Demeatrice, they still have plans to bring even more snacks to government volunteers and essential workers.

Deontra’s generosity and kind spirit have not gone unnoticed.

Local news stations and the Deontra’s Kindness Tour Facebook group have helped spread the word about what she is doing to promote unity throughout Collierville. Her kindness has inspired others to donate and help her cause.

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happening,” said Brooks-Hall. “Deontra has gone the extra mile in providing these ‘goody bags’ and through her kindness, I know she has put a smile on many faces.”

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s we’ve all spent more time at home this year, in our kitchens, living rooms and backyards, we’ve found new, interesting and creative ways to fill our time. In some ways though, our new activities and pastimes – from baking bread at home to knitting to planting gardens – look a lot like the old ways of spending time. So for this holiday season, it felt appropriate to look back at some older Collierville traditions – which might just inspire some new-to-you traditions to include in your celebrations this year.

Collierville has 150 years of traditions, from delicious Christmas treats to world-famous rocking horses. Thanks to the help of the Morton Museum of Collierville History, the ghost of Collierville’s Christmases past will take you through 150 years of festivities, showing off tried and true Collierville traditions to

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make your holidays the most wonderful time of the year.

The first record of Christmas in Collierville is a small photo of people gathered on the Town Square, Christmas Eve of 1892.

In it, you can see men and their horses crossing the street – maybe finishing some last-minute shopping? No one can be certain what is happening, whether it was an event or just people coming and going, but it still shows that even over 100 years ago, there were still some last-minute things to do before gathering with your loved ones.

TRIED AND TRUE TREATS At one time, The Collierville Herald released a Christmasthemed paper every year with upcoming church services, events and holiday recipes. Nellie Maxwell wrote an article called “The Kitchen Cabinet” in the December 20, 1929 issue with several “old-fashioned” recipes, which had been handed down through the years. One recipe offered “Delicious pudding,” a cold dessert: “Take one pint of fine bread crumbs, soak in one quart of milk for 15 minutes. Beat together until light the yolks of five eggs, add one cupful of sugar, stir in a tablespoonful of softened butter, add a bit of grated lemon rind, two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix with the milk and bread and add one cupful of coconut. Bake in a pudding dish until the custard is set in the center. Test with a knife - if the knife comes out clean, it is ready to take from the oven. Cover with meringue, using the egg whites beaten

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Gray said it best, “When in doubt, have waffles.” Gray goes on to say that they make every meal and even the occasional tea party.

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Clearly, the way to a successful Christmas in the 1920s and 1930s was by bringing loved ones together over a warm meal and a delicious dessert. Although the holidays would not be the same without a delicious meal, as time went on, the meal was not the only focus of the season.

A ROCKING GIFT Up until the mid-thirties, Christmas gifts were small treats, such as fruits and nuts, and maybe the occasional small toy. Soon, a special horse would take Collierville and the country by storm and make Christmas toys a quintessential part of the perfect Christmas.

The Wonder Horse was first made by Willam Baltz in 1939, as a Christmas gift for his son. Originally, Baltz built the horse out of a wooden frame and springs, but when Baltz got the patent for it shortly after, the horse was then made out of plastic with a metal frame.

The first spring-based rocking horse soon became a national phenomenon and was a hot-selling toy through the 1950s and 1960s. The Wonder Horse changed Collierville and changed what kind of presents kids received from Santa. In the early 1980s, the Wonder Horse factory in Collierville closed their doors and stopped making their favorite Christmas present. You can tour the old factory today at the Quonset, located right off the Collierville Town Square.

she and her family would attend as well as when everyone would drive around town to look at Christmas lawn decorations.

Large wooden images of Santa and his reindeer, snowmen and Christmas lights made the night drives magical. Alderman Taylor Stamps shared that it was considered bad luck to keep up decorations after January 1st.

“Everyone decorated the house,” said Stamps. “The rule was, back then, that if you decorated your house, you had to have it down before the first of the year ‘cause it was bad news if you didn’t.” What would a holiday season be without a little superstition? He also shared memories of Christmas caroling, snowball fights and sledding on the empty roads.

Over the years, Collierville’s celebrations and traditions have extended past family and close friends. Now, Collierville kicks off the season with town-wide events for everyone to come together and enjoy. Two such events are the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the Historic Town Square, and the annual Christmas Parade that travels down Byhalia Road and ends at the old Collierville High School. As of this issue’s publication date, it is unknown whether either the Tree Lighting or Parade will take place, even virtually.

CELEBRATIONS & TRADITIONS As the Christmas toy industry flourished over the years, so did the decorations. What used to be nice family dinners with special recipes and small presents turned into fully decorated holiday parties with candies and treats everywhere! Watty Brooks-Hall, a Collierville native, recalls how the holidays were always something to joyfully anticipate. She reminisced about Christmas parties that

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The Wonder Horse. Photo Courtesy of the Morton Museum of Collierville History. Object 2012.02.01.

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Although we may not know exactly what this holiday season will look like yet, we do know that we will be able to share it with our loved ones, whether that’s in our home or over a much-needed FaceTime® call. Let’s end this year with a reminder of all that we have for which to be grateful, or try something new if old traditions can’t happen. Bring the family together with old recipes, Christmas movies and some festive decorations. Just make sure all the decorations are down before 2021 – we don’t want to start the New Year with any bad luck! story | AK LEWELLEN photos | NANCY BASSETT, MORTON MUSEUM OF COLLIERVILLE HISTORY

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Left: Collierville United Methodist Church, Main Campus Designed by Epiphany Studios in Middletown, Virginia.

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Right Bottom: Collierville United Methodist Church, Main Campus Designed by Epiphany Studios in Middletown, Virginia.

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SHADES OF LIGHT What Stained-Glass Windows Help Us See.

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tained-glass windows have been a foundational piece of history since first crafted by English and French artists of 6th century Europe. Some were even delivered to the United States, and Collierville specifically, to

Ripe with deep shades of crimson reds and royal blues, the stained-glass windows of the Collierville United Methodist Church [CUMC] share common Christian stories too. They illustrate the risen Christ, and shields of each Apostle are placed around the large,

highlight church pews with splashes of purple and yellow sunlight.

main window in an arched fashion. Blaine Tooley, CUMC’s Director of Worship, explained how members

“[They’re] very dear to my heart,” said Andrea Dougherty, a parishioner of Incarnation Catholic Church. “Because those images depict pieces from the Bible and the history of Christianity, and that’s why they were so important, throughout Europe especially.”

Dougherty explained how Incarnation’s windows illustrate the passion of Jesus Christ. One of the

of their youth group will often lay on their backs to watch the colors glisten across the sanctuary’s ceiling.

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windows, she said, depicts how nature revolted at three o’clock on Good Friday, when strange winds and earthquakes are said to have plagued Calvary. Of proud Irish heritage, Dougherty detailed how, in Ireland, priests used stained-glass windows to share stories with their parishioners. During their liturgies, they would point to the windows that laced their chapels, she explained.

In the historic district of Collierville rests the Morton Museum, once the home of the Collierville Christian Church. One morning, at the new church, Lead Pastor Ron Buck spoke of some similarities seen in stained glass. “It’s interesting to me that they usually highlight the stories that are familiar,” he said. “You could walk into 100 churches, and you’re almost always going to see one with the Ten Commandments, and you’re almost always going to see one with Jesus and the Lamb, the one that was lost.” n o vemb er / d ec emb er 20 20

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Top: Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, The Bell Ringer’s Window

a parking lot at the corner of Walnut Street and North Rowlett. To the east, the Sanctuary on the Square’s small, circular and colorful windows are framed by a pair of holly trees. To the north, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church’s windows arch and meet at a rounded point. Hidden here is a quiet story of remembrance.

A longtime parishioner of Saint Andrew’s offered a detailed tour of the stained-glass windows. “In 1870,” the parishioner began, “Bishop Quintard acquired, at the Lambeth Conference in England, some medallions that were taken out of other church windows which may have been in repair, that were not going to be reused, and he brought them back himself from England. We were building Saint Andrew’s Church, and he gave them as a gift.”

At Saint Andrew’s, there is a short, stocky bell tower not much taller than the building’s other roofs. The parishioner shared one story of a young boy who, in the 1960s, always rang the church bell. Although shop-owners may have heard the faint sound of ringing, it is doubtful that they thought of a young boy just a few hundred yards away, perhaps with a glint in his eyes as he awakened the Square each morning.

The young boy was sick, though, and later died of leukemia. No longer able to ring the bell, the Square was less noisy and, for a while, woke without the sound of Saint Andrew’s. But soon after his passing, a panel of glass was replaced. Now, as the sun sets each afternoon, it shines through a panel of light that forms a bell.

Pointing to the glass, the parishioner said, “In the late ‘60s, a new panel depicting a bell with a chord was placed in memory of a young boy who came and always was here to ring the bell. He was a young lad who had leukemia, and as long as he was here, he rang the bell.”

In Collierville, there may be other stories such as that of the young boy from Saint Andrew’s who will always be welcomed home to ring the bell. Stained-glass windows are made of faith, memories and hope, and we can look to them for assurance this holiday season.

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Collierville’s residential real estate market is still exceeding expectations, despite a pandemic!

Have you seen the numbers? We did the research and you’ll be interested to know the average statistics of Collierville homes sold in August & September 2020!

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REALTOR TIPS HOLIDAY DECOR

If you are selling your home this holiday season, you will be faced with this major question: “Should I decorate or not?” Making the assumption that your home is already staged and is ready to be shown, all we are talking about is adding holiday specific decorations. If you asked most real estate professionals, I think they would urge you not to decorate while your home is on the market – but where is the fun in that?

Let’s also assume that during the month of December, you usually find yourself channeling your inner Clark Griswald and therefore, not decorating is not an option. Before you start pulling those decorations out of the attic, here are a few pointers that will help you create an appropriately festive home for the market.

Curb appeal is always important when selling your home. Holiday decorations are a fantastic way to spruce up the exterior of your home and add some color. Wreaths, lighted shrubs and garland on

railings will certainly add curb appeal and welcome your potential buyers. Just a reminder that tons of blinking colored lights with a giant blowup Santa Claus is not exactly the right direction. If this thought entered your mind, tell Clark to get back in the attic!

Inside, you want to make sure you choose appropriately sized decorations. Ask yourself if the decor helps to showcase the best features in a room, or if it distracts from them. You want to showcase your home’s - ALLEN GREEN architectural features.

For example, wrapping a tasteful garland can draw attention to a beautiful curved staircase, while hanging stockings or a strand of lights can showcase your fireplace. Just be mindful not to cover up any valuable structural details such as beautiful wood floors or crown molding.

You also want to coordinate with the colors of the room. While this is easier said than done, you want each room to be as appealing as possible to a

“REMEMBER: MODERATION IS THE KEY. LESS IS ALWAYS MORE WHEN YOU ARE STAGING YOUR HOME FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS, EVEN WHEN DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS!”

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prospective buyer. So, if your favorite holiday decorations clash with your paint color or upholstery, think twice about using them.

Be careful that none of your holiday decorations block any of the natural light coming from windows and doors. Try placing your decorations away from windows into an unobtrusive corner, if possible.

This also probably goes without saying but any decorations – either indoor or outdoor – with moving parts, loud noises and festive music will be a distraction for any potential buyer. These belong in the attic with Clark and the blowup Santa Claus!

Remember: moderation is the key. Less is always more when you are staging your home for potential buyers, even when decorating for the holidays! Hopefully, these tips and tricks will allow your holiday decor to be the cherry on top of your beautiful home when you’re selling. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! opening photo | CINDY B. THYMIUS PHOTOGRAPHY

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few years ago, the Baders made the decision to retire in Collierville. Terri Bader grew up in Frayser and she knew it was time to live near family again. In 2017, the couple bought a Collierville home that had a floorplan they loved, but from the outset, they knew the kitchen would need to be redone.

“It wasn’t very functional,” said Bader. Originally, the kitchen had a v-shaped island with a tiered countertop that reduced usable counter space, two stacked ovens set right next to the fridge and a lack of lighting.

After three years of looking at design options online, she was ready to start construction and had already spent about a year interviewing contractors. “Designer Wholesale really stood out to me because they had design services. Even though I mostly knew what I wanted, I knew they’d be able to help me when I needed it,” said Bader.

When they were supposed to begin the renovation in March 2020, COVID-19 struck. “I take care of my elderly parents, so I was nervous about having contact with anyone else,” said Bader. “Also, it’s difficult to renovate your kitchen when all the restaurants are closed!”

By May 2020, Bader had adjusted to the “new normal” and gave the go-ahead to start work on her kitchen. They finished the project within three months, giving the home a brand new feel. In addition to remodeling the entire kitchen, Bader also had the hardwood floors refinished, a fireplace in the adjoining living

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Justin Herter’s team. These cabinets feature adjustable shelving, fixing one of Bader’s biggest complaints about her original kitchen.

The double tall end cabinets are also equipped with roll-out “shelves” which are easier to store items in. “At first, I had planned to put my ovens at the end of the kitchen near the living room.

Instead, [Designer Wholesale] recommended placing the ovens at an angle in the center of my kitchen, and building these tall cabinets on each side of my kitchen to define the space,” Bader said. One of her new ovens features French doors while the other is an innovative microwave that doubles as an oven when needed.

Bader uses her newly renovated kitchen to show off items of sentimental value. Her mother-in-law’s china dishes are displayed in the top cabinets with special backlighting to make them stand out. On her counter, her mother’s sweet tea pitcher and her father’s coffee pot — both stained inside from how often they were used — have pride of place, as a reminder that well-designed kitchens are exactly what families need to feel at home. story | REGAN HEWITT photos | CINDY B. THYMIUS PHOTOGRAPHY

room painted and the walkway from the garage to the kitchen paneled. “It was a total gut of this space,” said Bader.

The kitchen island is the centerpiece of the renovation, and its countertop was chosen first. Bader attributes the bold choice to her sister-in-law. “I was overwhelmed with choices, both that I had seen online and in the showroom, and she insisted that this was the one. I was initially looking for something simpler, but now I can’t imagine anything else,” said Bader.

Since the island was designed with an alcove to tuck chairs into, no counter space was lost in the design process. This makes the island the perfect place to sit for a casual meal or to lay out a buffet for friends and family to gather around. “[Designer Wholesale] guided me on the size for the island, so that it fits perfectly in the kitchen,” said Bader.

Once the island’s countertop was chosen, the rest of the kitchen fell into place. The design team suggested the black countertops to compliment the island, replaced the original bottom cabinets with drawers and helped Bader settle on the perfect shade of white paint for her cabinets, custom-made by

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