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FROM THE EDITOR

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t’s that time of the year again. It’s time to get back to school, back to the grind, and on the move. While some people dread the coming of those lengthy school days, I somewhat enjoyed those times of getting back into a routine.

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names on the many lists taped to the glass. I usually was placed in P\ ´ÀUVW FKRLFHÂľ DQG VR ZDV HDJHU IRU DQ H[FLWLQJ Ă€UVW GD\ DKHDG :LWK VFKRRO VWDUWLQJ DFURVV WKH DUHD LQ WKH QH[W IHZ ZHHNV EH sure to get yourself organized and prepared for the “rat race.â€?

On the B&B home front, we are wishing one of our own, Anne Elise Rinehart, the best of luck as she transitions from keeping our RIÀFH DQG VRFLDO PHGLD LQ FKHFN WR GHOYLQJ LQWR KHU ÀUVW VHPHVWHU of the occupational therapy program at the University of Louisiana in Monroe. Anne Elise, thank you for all of your hard work over the past year. You will be missed as you begin a new journey along and beyond the Mississippi.

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August 2015

FEATURES

Small Town, Louisiana: Places on the Move pages 40 - 42

2015-2016 Football Schedules pages 44 - 46

The Exchange Club Fair: Past and Present pages 48 - 50

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Photography and Artistic Design by T.G. McCary

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August 2015

FAVO R I T E S All Outdoors Mike & Dr. Eddie .............................................................................................12-13

Back in the Day Wildlife Sightings Around the World ..............................................................70-71

Events August Premier Events ....................................................................................58-59 August Louisiana Up & Coming!.....................................................................60-63 August Mississippi Up & Coming! ...................................................................66-69

Fresh Football Fare pages 18 - 20

G’s Fare Fresh Football Fare ..........................................................................................18-20

In the Garden Hot Weather Tips for Gardening ....................................................................32-33

Legal Notes Suffer the Children .........................................................................................26-27

Southern Sampler A Southern Reunion .......................................................................................72-73

The Social Scene Boiling on the Bluff ........................................................................................10-11

A Southern Reunion pages 72 - 73

ON THE COVER Known for swamps, wildlife, and cypress trees, Louisiana is home to many small towns on the move. While visiting the lakes in Concordia Parish, Economic Development Director Heather Malone and Mayor Hyram Copeland of Vidalia showcase a traditional Louisiana setting.

Photography and Artistic Design by T.G. McCary

Caring Women Awards Luncheon...................................................................14-15 Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Meeting......................................................... 16-17 Outlets of Vicksburg Twentieth Celebration........................................................17 “Keniltennial” Celebration .............................................................................21-23 NACHS Fundraiser and Silent Auction ..........................................................24-25 Cast Party for Music Man ................................................................................30-31 Senior Party for Courtney Franck ..................................................................34-35 Fundraiser for Mangold ..................................................................................36-37 Autograph Party for Miss Mississippi..............................................................54-56 After Hours with Mon’ Amie................................................................................57

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart MANAGING EDITOR CONSULTING EDITOR Jennie Guido Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Jan Ratcliff Anita Schilling STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Aimee Guido Tim McCary Van O’Gwin Elise D. Parker Bill Perkins Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF Jennie Guido Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions JoAnna Sproles CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Gary R. Buchman Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin Becky Junkin Ross McGehee Jennifer J. Whittier Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Donna Sessions

Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Jennie Guido

Jean Biglane

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Aimee Guido

Van O’Gwin

Tim McCary

JoAnna Sproles

Elise D. Parker

Bill Perkins

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin

Becky Junkin

Ross McGehee

Lisa Adams Whittington

Jennifer J. Whittier

Alma Womack

Bluffs & Bayous is published monthly to promote the greater Southern area of Louisiana and Mississippi in an informative and positive manner. We welcome contributions of articles and photos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Photographs, comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited! Return envelopes and postage must accompany all materials submitted if a return is requested. No portion of this SXEOLFDWLRQ PD\ EH UHSURGXFHG ZLWKRXW ZULWWHQ SHUPLVVLRQ RI WKH SXEOLVKHU 7KH RSLQLRQV H[SUHVVHG LQ Bluffs & Bayous are those of the authors or columnists and do QRW QHFHVVDULO\ UHà HFW WKH YLHZV RI WKH SXEOLVKHU QRU GR WKH\ FRQVWLWXWH DQ HQGRUVHPHQW RI SURGXFWV RU VHUYLFHV KHUHLQ :H UHVHUYH WKH ULJKW WR UHIXVH DQ\ DGYHUWLVHment. Bluffs & Bayous strives to insure the accuracy of our magazine’s contents. However, should inaccuracies or omissions occur, we do not assume responsibility.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Boiling on the Bluff n May 29, 2015, the Natchez Young Professionals held its annual Boiling on the Bluff along the river in Natchez, Mississippi. Benefiting the Natchez Children’s Home, the event treated attendees to boiled crawfish, potatoes, corn, and beer while Charlie Hugg provided live music.

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ALL OUTDOORS

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Ross McGehee

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t didn’t start out as a joke, but it set itself up way too easily.

And thank goodness the guys that the joke was on took it in VWULGH DOWKRXJK DW ÀUVW WKH\ ZHUH DJLWDWHG DW EHLQJ ´KDG ¾ Feeding minerals to cows is as much an art as a science. One has to know or at least imagine what those needs are at any given time of the year and then present the product in a fashion that the cows will actually consume. Regulating the quantity consumed is tricky, too. So quite a number of feeding stations may be required for all the animals to get what they need. Besides salt, there are granular minerals and tubs holding molasses-based product. The tubs can get rained on, and the cows will still lick them, but the granular stuff needs to stay dry.

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even had some double-walled culvert to use, so he didn’t have to buy that. Dr. Eddie in Port Gibson heard about the feeders and wanted some. He had a bunch of junk lumber. So he and Mike JRW WRJHWKHU SRROHG WKHLU UHVRXUFHV DQG EXLOW Ă€IWHHQ RU WZHQW\ XQLWV ,W WRRN TXLWH D ELW RI VDZLQJ GULOOLQJ Ă€WWLQJ DQG FLSKHULQJ but they knocked it out, and Mike called to let me know when WKH\ KDG Ă€QLVKHG Of course, I knew how much trouble they had gone to, how much wood they had used, how much culvert material had been cut up, and how much time it had taken. So when Mike proudly announced that they were done, I asked if he had talked to Duke lately. “No, why?â€? “Man, they have been having hell with those feeders!â€? “Why? What’s the matter?â€? Mike had an edge of nervousness in his voice. “Well, we noticed that the cattle started to get a skin condition WKDW ZH FRXOGQ¡W Ă€JXUH RXW $OO RI WKHLU QHFNV VWDUWHG WR VORXJK RII skin and get irritated. All the hair was coming off the hide on their necks. We thought it was some kind of insect. It was happening in ALL of the pastures on ALL of the farms. It was happening across ALL breeds, but the calves weren’t being affected. We had to medicate a bunch of cattle, and THAT wasn’t fun or easy. Finally, we Ă€JXUHG RXW WKDW LW ZDV WKRVH IHHGHUV WKDW FDXVHG WKH SUREOHP Âľ

Mike and Dr. Eddie were the proud owners of an immense problem that they had constructed. I let the news soak in for a few seconds.

Finally, Mike asked, “How are the feeders the problem, now that I have a yard full of them?� “Well, it’s like this. When the cow sticks her head in to eat, the rough edge of the culvert rubs on the back of her neck.

The more she eats the worse it gets. That’s ZK\ ZH GLGQ¡W QRWLFH LW DW ÀUVW LW WRRN about a month to show up, and then we had to scratch our heads for another couple months over what the problem was.�

Mike said something that I’m pretty sure would raise his priest’s eyebrows.

Actually, he said it several times! Also, something about a “great big waste of time� and a few other comments that won’t go on the record.

Mike hung up and told Dr. Eddie about the problem they had engineered. After commiserating for an hour, Dr. Eddie jumped in his truck and drove to his clinic and got an electric branding iron. For WKH QH[W IRXU KRXUV KH VDW DW WKH HQGV RI each mineral feeder and melted the rough edges of the plastic so it wouldn’t cut the cows’ necks. He’d say, “It’s so smooth�; and he’d run his hand on it to check for any missed spots. Mike called to report that the problem was solved or resolved and what they’d done about it.

I couldn’t help but laugh. I had to confess. There never had been a cow with her hair rubbed off. The plastic was not too URXJK $OO WKH IHHGHUV ZHUH ÀQH DV WKH\ were. I could hear Dr. Eddie saying something in the background. I can’t repeat that here either.

Columnist Ross McGehee, a lifelong resident of Natchez, Mississippi, owns a diversified and far-flung farm operation.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Caring Women Awards Luncheon n May 7, 2015, the Natchez campus of Merit Health celebrated its annual Caring Women Awards Luncheon at the Natchez Convention Center in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Women in the community were honored for their service to the city, its people, and more.

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Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Meeting he Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter of Natchez, Mississippi, met on June 15, 2015, at the home of Sarah Smith to enjoy a social hour and discuss reference letters for the young ladies and recent graduates going through recruitment during the upcoming fall semester.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

Outlets of Vicksburg Twentieth Celebration he Outlets at Vicksburg celebrated 20 years of shopping on May 23, 2015, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, with a citywide celebration. Local and state representatives came and supported the event that included a sidewalk sale, gift card giveaways, and live entertainment.

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G’S FARE

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ow! Can you believe that summer is almost over and football season is right around the FRUQHU" 2QFH WKH ÀUVW JDPH GD\ DUULYHV if we are not tailgating at the Grove, we are gathered together watching the game on someone’s TV; and we are always surrounded by good things to eat. Below are some easy, breezy dips to make and a tasty FUDZÀVK DQG JULWV FDVVHUROH WR VHUYH WR guests. The casserole would be perfect for a late morning or early afternoon game. So whichever team you are rooting for, gather your friends, prepare these dishes, and get ready for a good time.

Lari got this salad recipe from www.skinnytaste.com. She made it with her husband and children, and they all loved it. This dish provides a great way to use those fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.

CLASSIC CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD 2 tablespoons fresh dill 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar sliced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard half lengthwise 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced VW[PVUHS 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Kosher or sea salt to taste In a large salad bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, pour over cucumber mix, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

I got this recipe from my friend Nancy Lambert, who adapted it from an episode of The Today Show. This casserole would be perfect not only for a game but also for a Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch.

CRAWFISH AND GRITS CASSEROLE 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup grits 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, shredded 2 tablespoons butter 6 green onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced WHJRHNL MYVaLU JYH^Ă„ZO [HPSZ 0 \Z\HSS` wash and drain them.)

1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Boil the chicken broth with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the uncooked grits and reduce heat; simmer until cooked. Stir together grits, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, and the Monterey Jack cheese. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add green onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sautĂŠ MVY Ă„]L TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS [LUKLY (KK JYH^Ă„ZO [HPSZ HUK IYPUN [V IVPS 9LK\JL OLH[ HUK ZPTTLY MVY Ă„]L TPU\[LZ :[PY [VNL[OLY NYLLU onion mixture, grits, Rotel, and salt and pepper. Pour into lightly greased two-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes.

This recipe is an alternative to salsa. Nancy Lambert got this recipe from her daughter Amy’s friend Melanie.

MONTEREY JACK SALSA 2 small cans black olives, chopped 2 small cans green chilies, chopped 1 stalk green onion, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1 cup Rotel tomatoes, drained Italian dressing 4P_ [VNL[OLY [OL Ă„YZ[ ZP_ PUNYLKPLU[Z HUK HKK 0[HSPHU KYLZZPUN [V KLZPYLK JVUZPZ[LUJ` Serve with chips.

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Another recipe from my friend Nancy Lambert is this one that she found in Southern Living. It is a refreshingly different dip that is delicious with fresh vegetables.

TOMATO BASIL DIP 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon lemon zest Mix all ingredients together and serve with fresh vegetables. This is really good with blanched asparagus.

SURPRISE CUPCAKES 1/2 cup granulated sugar 8 ounces cream cheese 1 egg 1 16-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 18.25-ounce box chocolate cake mix 1 can pre-made frosting, softened Cream together the sugar and cream cheese.

Beat in the egg, stir in chocolate chips, and set aside. Prepare the cake mix according to its diYLJ[PVUZ 7SHJL WHWLY IHRPUN J\WZ PU H T\ɉU [PU HUK ÄSS WHWLY J\WZ M\SS ^P[O [OL JHRL TP_ Drop one rounded teaspoon of cheese mixture into each cup. Bake according to the directions on the cake mix. Once the cupcakes have cooled, top with your favorite frosting and serve.

Who doesn’t love bacon and tomatoes? My daughter Lari found this recipe several years ago in The Clarion-Ledger; and in the summer, she makes it using fresh tomatoes. It is so yummy and easy.

BLT DIP 1 pound bacon; cooked, drained, and crumbled 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 medium tomato, peeled and sliced Mix well and serve with butter crackers or pita chips.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

“Keniltennial�

Celebration n Friday, June 19, 2015, a 100-year anniversary, Keniltennial, was celebrated in the Kenilworth neighborhood in Natchez, Mississippi, on the site the Doughty, Hall, and Wheeler families have called home since 1915. With the help of her four children, Caroline Doughty celebrated with family, friends, and past and present neighbors on top of the hill with a festive garden party complete with entertainment by Easy Eddie and the Party Rockers. Photography by Aimee and Jennie Guido

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THE social SCENE FERRIDAY, LA

NACHS Fundraiser and Silent Auction n Saturday, June 20, 2015, patrons and friends of the Natchez Adams County Humane Society gathered at the home of Susan and Cane Callon on Lake St. John in Ferriday, Louisiana, for a fundraiser and silent auction. Guests enjoyed a relaxing atmosphere while raising money to support the Humane Society’s new location.

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LEGAL NOTES

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Lucien C. Gwin III

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ike so many other topics that I have written on, the law concerning child custody is also a vast sea of legal precedence with one big twist, its being one of the saddest and most emotional subjects that lawyers address. The reality of child custody has touched almost every person reading this article in some form or fashion, whether it is someone’s own child or a grandchild, niece, or nephew.

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majority of the time with the other parent usually having visitation under the standard-tract schedule described above. Theoretically, both parents have input on education and health matters.

The harsh reality of our custody law in Mississippi is that the parent who wins either full custody or primary physical custody under a joint-custody decree may take the child and move to another state far away from the noncustodial parent. I have seen this happen several times.

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The following is a list of factors that judges consider in awarding custody: $JH KHDOWK DQG VH[ RI WKH FKLOG :KLFK SDUHQW KDV PRVW FRQWLQXLW\ RI FDUH 3. Which parent has the best parenting skills and willingness and capacity of care

:KLFK SDUHQW KDV KLJKHU HPSOR\ment duties 5. Physical and mental health of parents 6. Emotional ties between parent and child 0RUDO ÀWQHVV RI SDUHQWV 8. Home, school, and community record of the child 3UHIHUHQFH RI WKH FKLOG DIWHU years of age or older +RPH VWDELOLW\ RI SDUHQWV My Take: I have seen gut-wrenching situations regarding child custody. My strong advice, especially to parents of children of tender years, is that both parents, no matter how bad the marriage, suck up their pride for the sake of their children and VWD\ PDUULHG , UHDOL]H WKHUH DUH H[FHStions to what I just said, but I can assure you that marriage is in the best interest of your child.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Cast Party for Music Man n June 21, 2015, the Natchez Little Theatre performed its season finale with the production of Music Man. After the curtain fell and the sets were put away, the cast and crew enjoyed an evening of celebration with a cast party. Hosted by Sue and Mac Pate, members of the production enjoyed cocktails, barbeque with all of the fixings, and swimming.

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IN THE GARDEN

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Dr. Gary R. Bachman

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After a couple of skin cancer scares, Southern Gardening personality Gary Bachman wears sunscreen and a hat when working outdoors on the set or in the garden.

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t’s pretty easy to grow plants when water is plentiful, and that’s the situation much of the time in Mississippi.But sooner or later, the weather gets hot and dry; and Mississippi gardeners know that we need plants that can thrive in the summer heat.

Mississippi gardeners also must know how to keep themselves safe while working in the heat. Working outdoors for any length of time in the hot sun can take a toll on even the hardiest gardener. Anyone working in the garden during the summer months needs to pay attention to the dangers of getting overheated while planting those marigolds.

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When working in the garden during the summer heat, wear sun protection and take water breaks to cool down.

Following some simple advice can help gardeners avoid heat-related problems. Here are some of my tips for summer-season gardening. If you must work during the heat of the day, try one of the new cooling towels.

My wife has used one for a while, and she recently bought me one. You wet the towel and snap it, and it magically provides cooling relief. Repeat as needed. They can be worn in GLIIHUHQW FRQÀJXUDWLRQV DQG DOVR SURYLGH VNLQ protection from the sun’s rays.

Summer garden chores make me sweat profusely, a condition which is the body’s attempt to cool down. To combat this water loss, I drink plenty of cool—not cold—water, and I don’t wait until I’m thirsty to start.

You also need to replace minerals and salts lost through sweat. There are many sports drinks on the market to help with this.

Working in the garden also means you need to protect your skin from the sun. In my younger years, like many gardeners, I didn’t pay much attention to the harmful effects of the sun. In the past few years, I’ve had to deal with some skin cancer, so now I wear sunscreen.

Another tip is to pace yourself and not work outside during the hottest part of the day. More than a few times, I’ve found myself getting overheated and breathing heavier than I should. Find shade or head into the air conditioning to alleviate these symptoms. Prevention is even better.

Restrict garden and landscape activities to the cooler portions of the day, mornings before the sun gets too high and evenings during the setting sun.

Just remember to accept the fact that, when gardening in the summer heat, you can’t work as fast or get as much done as you can in cooler seasons.

Columnist Dr. Gary R. Bachman is an assistant extension professor of horticulture at Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

Senior Party for Courtney Franck n a lovely day this past May, Courtney Carol Franck and friends gathered at the home of Marlene Cupit in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to celebrate their upcoming graduation. The ladies recently graduated from Brookhaven Academy.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

Fundraiser for Mangold n June 2, 2015, a fundraiser was held for Vince Mangold’s campaign at the home of Bette and Charles Dixon located on Shady Creek Acres near Brookhaven, Mississippi.

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n our hometowns and surrounding areas, progress wheth&RUSV DFTXLUHG WKH ODQG IURP WKHP $IWHU VHYHUDO \HDUV RI Ă€QGLQJ er in businesses or in neighborhoods is a constant that reHDFK DQG HYHU\ KHLU RI WKRVH IDPLOLHV WKH FLW\ RI 9LGDOLD ZDV Ă HFWV LPSURYHPHQW DQG JURZWK LQ PDQ\ DVSHFWV $ORQJ able to purchase the property along the riverfront and begin work the Mississippi River, both Vidalia and St. Francisville, on the park that is there today.â€? :KLOH PDQ\ H[SUHVVHG WR /RXLVLDQD DUH H[SHULHQFCopeland and his team back in ing progress and growth WKDW WKLV ZDV DQ LPSRVVLEOH by leaps and bounds in order to task, they steamed ahead and got better their communities. the job done. “At this point, Tort In Vidalia, the changes and Reform was an issue across the progress being made started river in Mississippi; and several sometime before Mayor Hyram doctors approached me with the &RSHODQG FDPH LQWR RIĂ€FH $ idea of the doctors’ pavilion loWRZQ RI IDPLOLHV WKDW ZDV cated on the property,â€? Copeland completely relocated from the remembered. “We also were in ULYHUIURQW LQ WR WKH RWKHU VLGH the process of building the hotel of the levee when the river bealong the river at the same time. gan to change its course, Vidalia So those were our two anchors has continually undergone some to get the ball rolling for the form of transformation.

Riverfront.� ´,Q WKH PD\RU DW WKH Over the years, Promise time, Sam Randazzo, began Hospital, the Vidalia Conference working on reclaiming the rivand Convention Center, and the erfront area after the Corps of RV Park have been built along Engineers abandoned the Vidalia WKH ULYHUIURQW WR RIIHU DQ H[location where they had been ceptional location for people making concrete mats for the rivthroughout the Miss-Lou area HU VLQFH ¾ &RSHODQG VKDUHG Mayor Hyram Copeland to enjoy in many ways. Further ´2QFH , EHFDPH PD\RU LQ south along the riverfront, the the problem we faced was that, Port of Vidalia is quickly beginning to grow and bring industry ZKHQ WKH IDPLOLHV OLYLQJ RQ WKH ULYHUIURQW LQ WKH ODWH ¡ V ZHUH into the area. moved, they were given servitude rights along the river when the

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and many people come through Vidalia on the way to somewhere else; but we don’t have many visitors stopping in Vidalia. With the addition of the Square right when you come into town, we want to give visitors a place to stop, a place they can rest during a long drive, or a place for locals to gather.�

Finally, the need for a western gateway into the city was evident to the planning committee; and the location across from the Vidalia Wal-Mart became the ideal space for the Square on Carter.

With this proposed project and the continued growth along the riverfront and port, Vidalia is paving the way for future generations to continue to call Vidalia home and new community members to move there as well.

Copeland shared, “Vidalia still has a backdoor-garbage pickup VHUYLFH :H KDYH H[FHOOHQW FLW\ VHUYLFHV WKDW DOORZ IRU D FOHDQ HQvironment to raise a family in. It is a small town where most everyERG\ LV RQ D Ă€UVW QDPH EDVLV DQG WKDW LV LPSRUWDQW WR XV EHFDXVH we are a family.â€?

With Vidalia’s city leaders’ hard work to help better the way of life for its citizens and with the partnership they have with Natchez, they are doing all that they can to make a strong community for everyone on both sides of the river to enjoy.

+HDWKHU 0DORQH ([HFXWLYH 'LUHFWRU RI Concordia Parish’s Economic Development, shared her thoughts on the progress in Vidalia and throughout the parish: “Vidalia has been fortunate to have leadership throughout its history that does not settle for what we have but that is always pushing forward and making improvements. On the port front, we are under construction on Phase I to create a dock and conveyor into the river. Unlike other locations along the river, 9LGDOLD KDV DQ H[SDQVLRQ RI FOHDUHG Ă DW ODQG WKDW is easily and readily available for future businesses and industries to build onto. We hope that we will be operational towards the end of the sumPHU LQ 7KHQ WKHUH ZLOO EH D UDSLG JURZWK LQ the port and then into the city of Vidalia as well.â€?

With the addition of a new municipal park furWKHU GRZQ +LJKZD\ DQG WKURXJK ZRUN ZLWK 6PDUW *ULG WR IXUQLVK WKH FLW\ ZLWK ÀEHU RSWLFV to upgrade the internet speed, Vidalia is steadily PRYLQJ LQWR WKH WZHQW\ ÀUVW FHQWXU\ DQG OD\LQJ the ground work for potential and growth for the future. A major aspect of progress in the Vidalia area is the potential addition of the Square on Carter on the western-most edge of Vidalia along +LJKZD\ 7KLV 6TXDUH FRXOG EH WKH IXWXUH KRPH WR PDQ\ UHWDLO YHQXHV EXVLQHVV RIÀFHV and restaurants in a beautifully designed location complete with multiple forms of housing and luscious green spaces for a park-like setting.

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urther south along the Mississippi KDV LQFUHDVHG VLJQLĂ€FDQWO\ DQG FUHDWHG D River, the town of St. Francisville, need to open new businesses along the Louisiana, welcomes visitors from highway. “I believe many were worried QHDU DQG IDU WR H[SHULHQFH WKH FKDUP when the ferry closed that we would that this quaint and historic area has ORVH WKDW WUDIĂ€F DQG LW ZRXOG FDXVH to offer. Both Mayor Billy D’Aquilla the downtown area to suffer,â€? Walsh and Laurie Walsh, the director of St. shared. “However, the people who were Francisville’s Main Street program, catching the ferry were not necessarily H[SUHVVHG KRZ D GD\ VSHQW LQ 6W the people coming into St. Francisville Francisville creates a lifetime relationIRU D GD\ WULS RU VKRSSLQJ H[FXUVLRQ ship with the town and its people that downtown. They were coming through will keep visitors coming back time to get to the ferry; and now, we can be a and time again. destination for people who can cross at (OHFWHG PD\RU LQ '¡$TXLOOD the bridge more easily.â€? believes that the town of St. With a low vacancy rate in the downFrancisville showcases a real sense of town area, St. Francisville is a bustling community and family among locals. venue with many options for those look“It doesn’t matter how long you have ing for a close vacation spot to visit, stay lived here; people will come out and for the weekend, and have more than Mayor Billy D’Aquilla support you in any way they can in enough places to shop and dine while this town,â€? he said. there. “St. Francisville is also working 7R WKRVH WUDYHOLQJ +LJKZD\ to promote shopping local and staying and coming into St. Francisville, the in town,â€? Walsh said. “With the steamchanges are evident. With the addiERDWV ZH Ă€QG YLVLWRUV DUH IUHTXHQWLQJ LQ tion of the lowered monument signs our stores and restaurants; but we also and new businesses along the highway, want to make sure our locals are aware St. Francisville’s growth is more than of what we have to offer.â€? just a stretch of the business district; it In addition to St. Francisville’s anLV DV ZHOO DQ H[WHQVLRQ RI WKH KLVWRUnual events, such as the Audubon LF GRZQWRZQ DUHD VR PDQ\ Ă RFN WR LQ Pilgrimage every spring, the Angola their travels.

Rodeo in the fall, and Christmas in the ´:H DUH GHĂ€QLWHO\ PDNLQJ D QHZ Country, the town is also beginning to face for St. Francisville along the hightap into the movie industry. “We have way in hopes that more people will stop had several movies and series shoot when passing through,â€? D’Aquilla said. in the area or show interest in the past “Several years ago, we had a conyear,â€? Walsh said. With those ties to VXOWLQJ Ă€UP FRPH LQ DQG UHZULWH the area, St. Francisville is planning a WKH RUGLQDQFHV LQ RXU WRZQ WR Ă€W 6W WRXU RI ORFDWLRQV XVHG GXULQJ Ă€OPLQJ WR Francisville and the growth that was help pique the interest of movie lovEHJLQQLQJ WR KDSSHQ Âľ :DOVK H[ers looking to see “behind the scenesâ€? plained. “When we did this, we took while in town.

Laurie Walsh into account a good bit of the opinions For the most part, there is a sense of the locals and what they wanted to of community in St. Francisville that see. They wanted more monument signs in front of businesses verattracts people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had tourists who frequented many of the sus taller ones, more landscaping, and more green spaces. So all EHG DQG EUHDNIDVWV RYHU WKH \HDUV Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ EX\ SURSHUW\ DQG FDOO 6W of those thoughts were taken into consideration, and the new ordiFrancisville home,â&#x20AC;? Walsh said. A native of New Orleans, Walsh QDQFHV ZHUH DGRSWHG LQ WKH VSULQJ RI Âľ cannot imagine ever leaving the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our town is a place where Many businesses in the St. Francisville area, including Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s \RX FDQ IHHO VDIH DQG DW KRPH ZLWK \RXU QHLJKERUV <RX FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG Fine Jewelry, La Vie Boutique, and a new grocery store named SHRSOH UXQQLQJ DW Ă&#x20AC;YH LQ WKH PRUQLQJ DQG ZHOO DIWHU GDUN NLGV FDQ Audubon Market, have shifted locations to a new building along ride bikes throughout town, and they not afraid to be out of the +LJKZD\ FDOOHG WKH /LYH 2DN &HQWUH house,â&#x20AC;? Walsh said. ´$QRWKHU WKLQJ WKDW WKH ORFDOV H[SUHVVHG LV WKDW WKH\ ZDQWHG D â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have noticed that many people from out in the country will PRUH XSVFDOH SODFH WR JURFHU\ VKRS WKDW ZRXOG RIIHU IUHVK Ă RZHUV drive into town, park their cars, and stroll around town,â&#x20AC;? Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aquilla sushi, specialty cheeses, and such. The new market will open in a VKDUHG :LWK DQ LQĂ X[ RI \RXQJHU IDPLOLHV PRYLQJ LQWR WKH GRZQfew weeks and offer all of those amenities to its customers,â&#x20AC;? Walsh town area, a new energy can be felt along the streets and makes for VDLG ´:H DUH YHU\ SURXG RI WKLV DGGLWLRQ DQG KRSH WKDW LW ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;OO an inviting area to visit or maybe even to call home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is such the need of the people looking for something more and usually a friendliness in town that is contagious and makes living here having to venture out of town for it.â&#x20AC;? easy and comfortable,â&#x20AC;? Walsh said.

Ever since the ferry at St. Francisville was replaced by the John For more information on Vidalia and St. Francisville, visit their -DPHV $XGXERQ %ULGJH WKURXJK WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F IURP RWKHU SDUWV RI WKH VWDWH websites www.cityofvidalia.com and www.stfrancisville.net.

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PAST AND PRESENT othing signals the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year like WKH ([FKDQJH &OXE )DLU LQ %URRNKDYHQ Mississippi. Always scheduled for the week before school starts, the Fair has been D WUDGLWLRQ GDWLQJ EDFN WR WKH HDUO\ V In its early years, the Fair consisted of very basic (acFRUGLQJ WR WRGD\¡V VWDQGDUGV ULGHV DQG JDPHV &KDUWHU members constructed game booths out of cardboard, and they patterned the games after popular carnival favorites VXFK DV 3LQJ 3RQJ IRU *ROGĂ&#x20AC;VK 'DUW 7KURZ 3LFN D 'XFN Basketball Shoot, Chunk â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Dunk, Ring Toss, Penny Pitch, and Bingo. These games and others added over the years still attract those who want to try their luck or skill at the colorful booths.

Some rides were carefully constructed by members, and others were donated or purchased from carnivals.

The beautiful carousel with its ornate, hand-carved horses was the centerpiece of the fairgrounds. Club members were responsible for repairing and repainting the regal horses, and they considered it an honor and a labor of love to do so. For many years those carousel horses carried young and old alike round and round, allowing them WR OLYH RXW WKHLU IDQWDVLHV RI Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ GUDJRQV RU UHLJQLQJ over kingdoms. ,Q WKH FOXE DXFWLRQHG RII WKH RUQDWH ZRRGHQ KRUVes. Bidders from all over the world came to Brookhaven with the hope of taking one of the gorgeous keepsakes back home with them. One lone horse was purchased and donated to the local library, and now it serves as a

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memory of times past and a reminder of the beautiful detail that represented each ornate carving.

Some bids reached over eight thousand dollars; enough money was raised to purchase a more up-to-date aluminum carousel, which is still used today. With the help of volunteer artisans, sand blasters, and dedicated club members, the carousel used now is as beautiful as the original one.

Other rides that have passed the test of time are the roller coaster, the twirling swings, the train, the kiddie cars, the Ferris wheel, and the Tilt-a-Whirl. Newer rides have been added to round out the numerous activities for children and adults.

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Thanks to the dedication and hard work of an earlier generation, a new generation of club members, parents, and children get to enjoy that ZHHN LQ $XJXVW ([FKDQJH &OXE )DLU :HHN DQG to make memories that will last a lifetime.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

Autograph Party for Miss Mississippi n autograph party for the contestants of the Miss Mississippi pageant was held at George Carr Buick Cadillac GMC in Vicksburg, Mississippi, prior to the Miss Mississippi contest. Special guest, Miss Mississippi 2014 Jasmine Murray, also attended the party.

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BACK IN THE DAY

BY

Freda Piazza

In Memoriam Freda Brown Piazza June 21, 1921~July 16, 2015 For over ten years, almost from Bluffs & Bayousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LQLWLDO LVVXH )UHGD %URZQ 3LD]]D LQ KHU ´%DFN LQ the Dayâ&#x20AC;? column charmed our readers with her love of family, travel, animals, and wildlife and with her reminiscing, her humor, and the way she cherished her beloved husband, Salvo, and their beloved Rodney, Mississippi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All good things must come to an end,â&#x20AC;? she remarked about her association with Bluffs & Bayous in 2010 when she retired as one of our columnists. Now, although her presence among us has come to that end, her spirit shared with us all has not. Her smile, her enthusiasm, and her delight in life remain. As we pray for her loved onesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; peace of heart and mind in her passing, we share with you IURP RXU 0DUFK LVVXH )UHGD¡V Ă&#x20AC;QDO FROXPQ

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When I was visiting Twillingate, Newfoundland, we were told that from the cliff there we could view a pod of whales below. When we arrived at the cliff, it was too foggy to be able to see anything. :H ZHUH YHU\ GLVDSSRLQWHG KRZHYHU ZH ZHQW EDFN WKH QH[W PRUQing and what a beautiful sight awaited us! Three huge icebergs were making their way down south, and the water directly below the cliff seemed to be boiling with the movements of huge grey whales that were submerging, surfacing, and blowing! We also sighted a huge killer whale that cleared the water with his beautiful black and white body silhouetted against the blue skies of the Bering Sea. This sight I was treated to from the ship on my trip to Alaska.

Recently, I saw on television that a protest against the war in Iraq was being staged in London in Trafalgar Square. I wondered KRZ RQ HDUWK WKH SURWHVWHUV FRXOG Ă&#x20AC;QG URRP WR KDYH LW VLQFH ZKHQ I was there, the pigeons looked as if they had taken the place over.

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Once, when I was in Yellowstone National Park, I witnessed a huge grizzly bear, which to my surprise was sort of a blondish FRORU +H VHHPHG WR NQRZ H[DFWO\ ZKHUH KH ZDV JRLQJ DQG KH ZDV paying absolutely no attention to anyone that seemed to be in his way! Before that, while we were on a high plateau there, we saw a huge bull moose. My husband got out of the car to get a picture of him; and since Salvo was on crutches at the time, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy watching the moose for fear that if he were to charge, Salvo would not be able to get out of his way!

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In one of my earlier articles, I mentioned seeing a herd of camels in Cairo, Egypt, being driven down the busy streets of the city to the slaughter house. They had been branded and numbered, I was told, to show that they had been inspected, and they were being driven in a herd of about forty. Somewhat different from Rodney, Mississippi!

Hanes, Alaska, is known for having the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world. However, having spotted one perched in the top of a snag in our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fatland Lake,â&#x20AC;? I decided that, when it came to eagles, Alaska didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have too much on Rodney! Just more of them! This year, my son, Michael, saw one several times on the grounds behind my home.

7KH 3XIĂ&#x20AC;Q ELUG LV WKH QDWLRQDO ELUG RI 1RYD 6FRWLD 7KHVH ELUGV were very numerous and a most interesting sight to witness.

When I visited Australia, I saw kangaroos, kiwi birds, a Tasmanian devil, koala bears, and red deer which are raised for commercial purposes. I, also, saw the rams of the nineteen different species of sheep that are raised there. Of course, these were in a show at the Agridome. There was a girl who wanted her picture taken in front of the stall which held one with an unusually large set of horns. Just as she posed for the picture, the ram took a mouthful of her long, black hair from the back of her head! , KDYH WROG \RX EHIRUH DERXW WKH H[RGXV RI WKRXVDQGV XSRQ WKRXVDQGV RI WKH 0H[LFDQ )UHHWDLO EDWV IURP &DUOVEDG &DYHUQ What a sight!

When I was in Gibraltar, we traveled to the top of a very high hill, or mountain, to visit the apes there. It is my understanding that it is not known how the apes made their way from Africa to the Rock of Gibraltar, but there is speculation that it was possibly through a tunnel under the Straight. My memory does not serve me well on what we were told about them; but because of some legend, they are protected there, and the Queen and government of England provide the

funds for their upkeep. We were cautioned that they were wild and not to feed them or attempt to pet them; but there is always one, and this woman was bitten, although not badly, by one of them.

Upon visiting Moosenee, Canada, which is located on Hanes Bay that is attached to the southern part of Hudson Bay, it was interesting WR VHH 1DWLYH $PHULFDQV EDNLQJ EUHDGV RYHU DQ RSHQ Ă&#x20AC;UH LQ D WHHSHH while several very large, heavily coated, Husky dogs seemed very much at home in their natural environment.

Not all of my unusual animal sightings have been in the wild. I KDYH YLVLWHG PDQ\ ]RRV ZKLFK RI FRXUVH KDYH KHOG PDQ\ H[RWLF DQimals, but one of the cutest ones that I have ever seen was in the Memphis zoo. It was a baby orangutan. Until they are about a year or so old, they do not acquire a sense of balance, are very unsteady, and cannot hold themselves erect. They just wobble and fall all over the place. We spent quite some time watching them and were completely fascinated.

Many years ago, I remember seeing a huge snake that, I believe, was in the San Antonio zoo. As I remember it, the snake was about thirty or more feet long and about a foot in diameter. It was coiled up and lying very still. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recall the name of it, but it very likely was an Anaconda. I certainly was impressed with it to be able to remember it after such a long time.

On the bus on the way through Spain to see the trees from which the bark is stripped to make cork, someone pointed out to us a storkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest in the top of a large tree. I was very, very careful not to look up DW WKH RFFXSDQWV EHFDXVH , ZDVQ¡W WDNLQJ DQ\ FKDQFHV $IWHU VL[ FKLOGUHQ QLQH JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG VL[ JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ , IHOW WKDW WKH last thing in this world that I needed just then was a rendezvous with a stork!

Dear Friends: This is my last article for Bluffs & Bayous, and I wish to thank you all for the kind remarks and support that you have given me throughout the years. Because of these, you have encouraged me to continue writing since the publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginning over ten years ago.

My good friend Joe Eidt was just beginning the venture when he came to me and asked me to write about the area. I WROG KLP ´-RH , DP QRW TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG WR GR ZKDW \RX DUH DVNLQJ me to do.â&#x20AC;?

He answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, yes, you are. I know you can write because you have written a book. This book he mentioned is, basically, a history of my life and family, primarily written for my children.

After a couple of articles about the Rodney area, I told Joe, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, when you write two articles about Rodney, you have said about all there is to be said about the area; and if you want me to continue writing, it will have to be about personal experiences. Therefore, in my inept way, I have hung in there. However, I am running the risk of becoming repetitious.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that I have even come close to relating all of my lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events, just the ones that I am permitted to publish!

I wish to express my appreciation to Cheryl and Jean, the staff of Bluffs & Bayous, and my readers for their support once again and to wish you all the very best.

Sincerely, Freda

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SOUTHERN SAMPLER

A Southern Reunion

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here are a number of books out there whose theme is the reunion of ROG IULHQGV ZKR DUH Ă RDWLQJ GRZQ the Mississippi, gathering at the seashore, or meeting for a weekend in some high-rise city. These â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;old friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are always female, and they spend their reunion time comparing lives lived as opposed to those dreamed.

7KHLU OLIH MRXUQH\V DUH DOZD\V Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK drama, crises, mundane events, boredom,

and disappointmentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the stuff of real life.

It is in their gathering together that these women can truly let down defenses and become the girls they once were.

I am very fortunate in that I have three childhood friends that gather once a year to take a boat ride, too, to catch up on events in our lives and the lives of those whom we know. We four have known each other VLQFH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JUDGH DQG KDYH VSHQW RXU ZKROH

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Alma M. Womack

OLYHV LQ IDLUO\ FORVH SUR[LPLW\ HYHQ WKRXJK our visiting is limited to just a few times a year. The boat ride is our number one occasion to visit.

We lucked out this year since Francis Pugh, the owner of the party barge, decided we should go out in June instead of July or August. June is generally more pleasant, a prime consideration when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be on a boat in the sunshine. Our chosen day was perfect, weather-wise. Pleasant temperature, blue skies, and gentle breezes were the order of the day.

Jan McLain and I picked up our friend, Carolyn Huffman, and drove on down to Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful home on Black River Lake, just a few miles below where I live. To go to her house is a longish trip even though she is only a few miles to the south of me. There just happens to be beautiful Black River between us; so I have to go up to Jonesville, cross the river, then drive back down the other side of Black River to come out about a half mile from my house.

Last year, when we were going down to load the boat, we had an incident. The rather steep steps down to the boat were a bit slippery when we started down the walkway. Carolyn slid a bit, but caught KHUVHOI -DQ ZDV QH[W DQG VKH VOLSSHG DV LI sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d stepped on a banana peel. She caught herself to keep from falling in the water, ZKLFK ZRXOG KDYH EHHQ D SDLQ , ZDV QH[W and I held on and walked like Tim Conway going down the slope to the boat, trying not to fall over Jan, who was picking herself XS RII WKH Ă RRU 6RPHKRZ ZH PDQDJHG WR JHW RQ WKH ERDW WKDW GD\ URGH IRU DERXW minutes, and got run back to the bank by a thunderstorm. Not the best of rides.

This year, the steps were dry; we were cautious anyway, but we loaded up fairly well. Francis handles the big boat like its D OLWWOH Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ ERDW VR LW ZDVQ¡W EXW MXVW D little bit before we were out in Black River Lake to begin our journey.

We started down the lake, admiring all the camps and homes that have made Black River Lake a very populated area. I can remember when there were practically QR KRXVHV GRZQ WKHUH H[FHSW IRU WKH IDUPers who lived there. Now, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barely an open spot between the properties. Just amazing to me.

Francis knows everyone down there, who lives where, who is selling out, who

just moved in, etc. I cannot remember the KRXVHV IURP RQH \HDU WR WKH QH[W EXW , donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to, for Francis always knows all the pertinent information.

In between identifying houses, the talk turns to our families, our troubles, our good times in high school, and the wondering of what ever happened to someone we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought of in years. We have been friends for so long that we are more like family than just friends. Well, actually, Francis is my cousin; and Carolyn is, too. $QG , Ă&#x20AC;JXUH LI , JR EDFN IDU HQRXJK -DQ and I will have a common ancestor, so we are kin friends.

In high school, I was nearsighted with no glasses, and Jan was hard of hearing. We had to cover for each other. If I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the classroom chalk board, Jan would read the information to me. If someone asked her a question, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d let her know that she was being addressed. She couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear people speaking to her sometimes, and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see if someone was trying to get my attention. But she could see, and I could hear, so we had a good team.

Now, our Carolyn has vision problems; and Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing is sometimes compromised. Jan wears a hearing aid, and I wear strong glasses, and we all make out MXVW Ă&#x20AC;QH VLQFH WZR FDQ VHH ZHOO DQG WZR FDQ hear well.

Our ride led us down to Cross Bayou, which connects to Horseshoe Lake. We journeyed that way, stopping at a place on Horseshoe to get lunch. After refueling, we headed back to Black River Lake and more sightseeing of beautiful properties. Usually our day ends on Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enclosed porch

where we drink tea and have dessert and keep talking until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to load up the truck and head home.

This year, we left Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home early so that we could go to view the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall in Vidalia, Louisiana. We have four high school friends on that wall, boys whom we had JRQH WR VFKRRO ZLWK IURP WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW JUDGH to graduation, and then they were sent to war. Roger Denny, Hubert Erwin, Budrow Bass, and James White were just IRXU RI RYHU QDPHV RQ WKH ZDOO but they were very special to us. The genial guide at the Wall was a veteran himself, and he was most kind in helping us to locate our friends on the massive list of names. We made rubbings of their names to bring back home to place with their pictures in our memory book.

It was a special and emotional time for us to view the Wall and to honor all those many young men and women who gave their lives for a just cause. Our four were

the dearest of all, and we will never forJHW WKHP RU WKHLU VDFULĂ&#x20AC;FH We all agree that being with our old friends is a very special and important day to us each time we get together. We have gone through high school and college together, married, reared children, taken care of our parents and other loved ones through the years. We have had careers, been faithful church members, contributed to society in many ways. We have had our bad times, too, and suffered tragedies and defeats. But when we are together, we focus on the fun times that we had as girls and the fun that we are still having as a group.

We are Jan White McLain, Carolyn Thompson Huffman, Francis Spinks Pugh, and Alma McClure Womack, absolutely and always, friends forever.

Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland 3ODQWDWLRQ RQ %ODFN 5LYHU VRXWK RI -RQHVYLOOH Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.

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