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MSU sophomores, left, Mary Dudley Pillow from
Greenwood and Abigail Frey from Hollandale
enjoy a day of shopping in Downtown Starkville.
November 23, 2017
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
Holiday shoppers can find plenty of gift options from local artists
By DEVIN EDGAR | dedgar@cdispatch.com
For those interested in buying pieces of
local art as gifts this holiday season, the
Golden Triangle area has multiple options.
Beverly Norris, Columbus Arts Council
programs manager, said the best place to
begin your local art search will be at the
December art exhibition gallery, which
opens the first Thursday of the month, and
the Gallery 2 Gift Shop at the CAC. The gift
shop features handmade jewelry, fine crafts
and collectibles from more than 30 local
and regional artists.
If you are searching for gifts in the low-
er-price range, Norris recommends pottery,
handmade candles or things like original
postcards and holiday cards. Handmade
jewelry also falls in the lower to mid-range
prices.
I think a lot of people forget about things
like post cards and holiday cards, Norris
said. But you can always get an original
print at a lower price.
In Starkville, The Greater Starkville De-
velopment Partnership hosts events like the
annual Holiday Bazaar, which is on Nov.
29 and 30 at the Mill at MSU and features
handcrafted items from more than 75 ven-
dor booths.
Starkville Area Arts Council Director
John Bateman recommends the Holiday Ba-
zaar as the best place in the area to jump-
Pottery gifts are inexpensive option when purchasing an original art piece.
The Dispatch d www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 11
start your holiday shopping.
Other Main Street businesses, like 929
Coffee Bar and Pop Porium, will host art
shows similar to the Holiday Bazaar on
Dec. 2. Mississippi artists will be set up at
both events selling some of their pieces in
time for the holidays.
If you are not available to visit the Hol-
iday Bazaar at the Mill or either event on
Dec. 2, local businesses like Sage Coffee
and Books in the Cotton District have a va-
riety of work from local artists available for
purchase every day.
According to Bateman, pottery gifts are
one of the cheapest options for people in-
terested in purchasing an original piece of
art. However, he said, purchasing tickets to
an arts experience, rather than purchasing a
painting or piece of pottery, are also good
gift ideas. Tickets to local theatre produc-
tions or the Mississippi Symphony Orches-
tra are good purchases for the hard-to-buy-
for family member or friend.
Although original paintings are often in Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
the higher price range, Bateman still recom- Rocio Vasquez Meza looks at hand-made jewelry in the shop at the Rosenzweig Arts
mends starting local if you are interested in Center in Columbus.
purchasing an original painting or print.
Many people go to places and spend
$300 on an unoriginal or mass-produced
painting, Bateman said. But, instead, you
can spend the same amount of money and
purchase an original piece of art, while also
supporting a local artist or student.
10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017
... to a sleigh full!
gifts for $75 and more
1 DAK PRESCOTT JERSEY $150 The Lodge, Starkville
2 FLOOR MATS Starting at $89.99 H&H Home & Truck Accessory
Center, Columbus
3 MERRY CHRISTMAS SIGN $125 Steel Forest Furniture, Columbus
4 OFF ROAD HELMET $100 Village Cycle Center, Starkville
5 UGG BOOTS AND UGG TENNIS SHOES Robins Unique Boutique,
Aberdeen
6 CHAINSAWS (Starting at $179.99), CHAINSAW PROTECTIVE PANTS,
SPRAYER, FACE SHIELD Biddy Saw Works, Columbus
7 CANVAS WEEKENDER (Monogrammable) $92.99 University
Screenprint, Starkville
8 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 570 $7,699.00 Adventure ATV, West Point
3 4
6 7
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
Consumer safety group
unveils its worst toys list
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON Fidget spinners, a plas-
tic Wonder Woman battle sword and a
remote-controlled Spider-Man drone are
among the toys topping a consumer safety
groups annual list of worst toys for the hol-
idays.
World Against Toys Causing Harm, or
WATCH, unveiled the top 10 list Tuesday at
a Boston childrens hospital. The nonprofit
organization has been releasing the lists for
more than four decades.
WATCH claims fidget spinners contain
small parts that can be a choking hazard,
Mattels Wonder Woman sword has the
potential to cause blunt-force injuries and
Marvels Spider-Man drone has multiple ro-
tating blades that can lead to eye and other
bodily injuries.
The Toy Association, an industry trade
group, dismissed the list as needlessly
frightening to parents because all toys sold
in the U.S. meet rigorous safety standards.
It also criticized the organization for not
testing the toys it focuses on.
National toy safety standards are inade-
quate, as can been seen by the high num-
ber of recalls each year, WATCH President
Joan Siff said.
The nonprofit says there have been at
least 15 recalls representing nearly 2 million
5 units of dangerous toys since December.
Siff stressed the toys named each year
Fidget spinners are among the top of the list of worst toys for the holidays. Other toys
topping the list include a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-controlled
Spider-Man drone.
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have common hazards that the group sees
year after year. She pointed to the Pull
Along Pony by Tolo Toys thats marketed
for children over age 1 but has a 19-inch
cord.
We dont need a testing lab to know
thats a strangulation and entanglement haz-
ard, she said.
With consumers increasingly doing their
holiday shopping online, its more import-
ant than ever to have the most current in-
formation about the safety of a toy online,
Siff said.
For example, Hallmarks Disney-themed
Itty Bittys plush stacking toy for babies
was recalled over the summer due to fabric
pieces that posed a choking hazard. But the
toy still is readily available online because
many web sales are rarely monitored for re-
calls, Siff noted.
Among the other toys that made this
years list is Nerfs Zombie Strike cross-
bow, which the organization says poses the
risk of eye and face injuries because it uses
a pressurized, pull back lever to shoot soft
projectiles.
Razors Heel Wheels are strapped
onto childrens shoes to turn them into im-
provised roller skates but pose a burn risk
because they include real sparking action.
And Slackline is a tightrope-like device
by Brand 44 meant to be anchored between
two trees that WATCH says can lead to se-
vere injury and death.
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Looking for the 1 2

. . to fits under the tree
perfect gift? gifts for $25-$75

Try these terrific ideas available 1 OIL CHANGE KIT $42.99 Adventure ATV, West Point

from local merchants! 2 SHERPA QUARTER ZIP PULLOVER $59.99 The Lodge, Starkville
3 EXCLUSIVE CORNER CROSSES $25 Steel Forest Furniture, Columbus
4 ATV GUN RACK $43.99 Village Cycle Center, Starkville

From stocking stuffers ... 1 2

5 COOLERS Starting at $25 H&H Home & Truck Accessory Center, Columbus
6 MONOGRAMMABLE SHERPA FLEECE $49.99 University Screenprint,
Starkville
7 MOTOMIX, SAFE LEGS, AUTO CUT, STIHL BLADES Biddy Saw Works,
gifts for $25 and less Columbus
8 FLEECE JACKET Robins Unique Boutique, Aberdeen
1 POLARIS RZR XP1000 TOY $17.99 Adventure ATV, West Point
2 MISSISSIPPI TRIVITS $15 Steel Forest Furniture, Columbus
3 STIHL GLOVES $15.99 Biddy Saw Works, Columbus
4 RIDING GLASSES $19.99 Village Cycle Center, Starkville
5 CAR TAGS $19.99 H&H Home & Truck Accessory Center, Columbus
6 CORKCICLE STEMLESS WINE GLASS (Monogrammable) $19.99
University Screenprint, Starkville
7 COWBELLS (Medium) $19.99 The Lodge, Starkville
4

3 3 4 5

6 7 8

5 6 7
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Looking for the 1 2

. . to fits under the tree
perfect gift? gifts for $25-$75

Try these terrific ideas available 1 OIL CHANGE KIT $42.99 Adventure ATV, West Point

from local merchants! 2 SHERPA QUARTER ZIP PULLOVER $59.99 The Lodge, Starkville
3 EXCLUSIVE CORNER CROSSES $25 Steel Forest Furniture, Columbus
4 ATV GUN RACK $43.99 Village Cycle Center, Starkville

From stocking stuffers ... 1 2

5 COOLERS Starting at $25 H&H Home & Truck Accessory Center, Columbus
6 MONOGRAMMABLE SHERPA FLEECE $49.99 University Screenprint,
Starkville
7 MOTOMIX, SAFE LEGS, AUTO CUT, STIHL BLADES Biddy Saw Works,
gifts for $25 and less Columbus
8 FLEECE JACKET Robins Unique Boutique, Aberdeen
1 POLARIS RZR XP1000 TOY $17.99 Adventure ATV, West Point
2 MISSISSIPPI TRIVITS $15 Steel Forest Furniture, Columbus
3 STIHL GLOVES $15.99 Biddy Saw Works, Columbus
4 RIDING GLASSES $19.99 Village Cycle Center, Starkville
5 CAR TAGS $19.99 H&H Home & Truck Accessory Center, Columbus
6 CORKCICLE STEMLESS WINE GLASS (Monogrammable) $19.99
University Screenprint, Starkville
7 COWBELLS (Medium) $19.99 The Lodge, Starkville
4

3 3 4 5

6 7 8

5 6 7
10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017
... to a sleigh full!
gifts for $75 and more
1 DAK PRESCOTT JERSEY $150 The Lodge, Starkville
2 FLOOR MATS Starting at $89.99 H&H Home & Truck Accessory
Center, Columbus
3 MERRY CHRISTMAS SIGN $125 Steel Forest Furniture, Columbus
4 OFF ROAD HELMET $100 Village Cycle Center, Starkville
5 UGG BOOTS AND UGG TENNIS SHOES Robins Unique Boutique,
Aberdeen
6 CHAINSAWS (Starting at $179.99), CHAINSAW PROTECTIVE PANTS,
SPRAYER, FACE SHIELD Biddy Saw Works, Columbus
7 CANVAS WEEKENDER (Monogrammable) $92.99 University
Screenprint, Starkville
8 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 570 $7,699.00 Adventure ATV, West Point
3 4
6 7
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1 2
8
HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
Consumer safety group
unveils its worst toys list
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON Fidget spinners, a plas-
tic Wonder Woman battle sword and a
remote-controlled Spider-Man drone are
among the toys topping a consumer safety
groups annual list of worst toys for the hol-
idays.
World Against Toys Causing Harm, or
WATCH, unveiled the top 10 list Tuesday at
a Boston childrens hospital. The nonprofit
organization has been releasing the lists for
more than four decades.
WATCH claims fidget spinners contain
small parts that can be a choking hazard,
Mattels Wonder Woman sword has the
potential to cause blunt-force injuries and
Marvels Spider-Man drone has multiple ro-
tating blades that can lead to eye and other
bodily injuries.
The Toy Association, an industry trade
group, dismissed the list as needlessly
frightening to parents because all toys sold
in the U.S. meet rigorous safety standards.
It also criticized the organization for not
testing the toys it focuses on.
National toy safety standards are inade-
quate, as can been seen by the high num-
ber of recalls each year, WATCH President
Joan Siff said.
The nonprofit says there have been at
least 15 recalls representing nearly 2 million
5 units of dangerous toys since December.
Siff stressed the toys named each year
Fidget spinners are among the top of the list of worst toys for the holidays. Other toys
topping the list include a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-controlled
Spider-Man drone.
The Dispatch d www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 3
have common hazards that the group sees
year after year. She pointed to the Pull
Along Pony by Tolo Toys thats marketed
for children over age 1 but has a 19-inch
cord.
We dont need a testing lab to know
thats a strangulation and entanglement haz-
ard, she said.
With consumers increasingly doing their
holiday shopping online, its more import-
ant than ever to have the most current in-
formation about the safety of a toy online,
Siff said.
For example, Hallmarks Disney-themed
Itty Bittys plush stacking toy for babies
was recalled over the summer due to fabric
pieces that posed a choking hazard. But the
toy still is readily available online because
many web sales are rarely monitored for re-
calls, Siff noted.
Among the other toys that made this
years list is Nerfs Zombie Strike cross-
bow, which the organization says poses the
risk of eye and face injuries because it uses
a pressurized, pull back lever to shoot soft
projectiles.
Razors Heel Wheels are strapped
onto childrens shoes to turn them into im-
provised roller skates but pose a burn risk
because they include real sparking action.
And Slackline is a tightrope-like device
by Brand 44 meant to be anchored between
two trees that WATCH says can lead to se-
vere injury and death.
2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
Holiday shoppers can find plenty of gift options from local artists
By DEVIN EDGAR | dedgar@cdispatch.com
For those interested in buying pieces of
local art as gifts this holiday season, the
Golden Triangle area has multiple options.
Beverly Norris, Columbus Arts Council
programs manager, said the best place to
begin your local art search will be at the
December art exhibition gallery, which
opens the first Thursday of the month, and
the Gallery 2 Gift Shop at the CAC. The gift
shop features handmade jewelry, fine crafts
and collectibles from more than 30 local
and regional artists.
If you are searching for gifts in the low-
er-price range, Norris recommends pottery,
handmade candles or things like original
postcards and holiday cards. Handmade
jewelry also falls in the lower to mid-range
prices.
I think a lot of people forget about things
like post cards and holiday cards, Norris
said. But you can always get an original
print at a lower price.
In Starkville, The Greater Starkville De-
velopment Partnership hosts events like the
annual Holiday Bazaar, which is on Nov.
29 and 30 at the Mill at MSU and features
handcrafted items from more than 75 ven-
dor booths.
Starkville Area Arts Council Director
John Bateman recommends the Holiday Ba-
zaar as the best place in the area to jump-
Pottery gifts are inexpensive option when purchasing an original art piece.
The Dispatch d www.cdispatch.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 11
start your holiday shopping.
Other Main Street businesses, like 929
Coffee Bar and Pop Porium, will host art
shows similar to the Holiday Bazaar on
Dec. 2. Mississippi artists will be set up at
both events selling some of their pieces in
time for the holidays.
If you are not available to visit the Hol-
iday Bazaar at the Mill or either event on
Dec. 2, local businesses like Sage Coffee
and Books in the Cotton District have a va-
riety of work from local artists available for
purchase every day.
According to Bateman, pottery gifts are
one of the cheapest options for people in-
terested in purchasing an original piece of
art. However, he said, purchasing tickets to
an arts experience, rather than purchasing a
painting or piece of pottery, are also good
gift ideas. Tickets to local theatre produc-
tions or the Mississippi Symphony Orches-
tra are good purchases for the hard-to-buy-
for family member or friend.
Although original paintings are often in Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff
the higher price range, Bateman still recom- Rocio Vasquez Meza looks at hand-made jewelry in the shop at the Rosenzweig Arts
mends starting local if you are interested in Center in Columbus.
purchasing an original painting or print.
Many people go to places and spend
$300 on an unoriginal or mass-produced
painting, Bateman said. But, instead, you
can spend the same amount of money and
purchase an original piece of art, while also
supporting a local artist or student.
12 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 The Dispatch d www.cdispatch.com HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

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Holiday Shopping Guide

MSU sophomores, left, Mary Dudley Pillow from
Greenwood and Abigail Frey from Hollandale
enjoy a day of shopping in Downtown Starkville.
November 23, 2017