s the father of four growing boys and husband to a woman who likes to document our every move for her obsessive scrapbooking addiction, photographs are everywhere in our house. We literally have photos in every room in the house - even the kitchen and the bathroom. In fact, we have so many photos in so many frames that it’s not uncommon for Hope to swap them all out for each individual season. And those are only the photos on display. We have had to upgrade our hard drive space on two separate occasions as our photo count continues to climb We are always amazed when we visit other homes to find that not everyone shares our obsession. Although best known for her literary contributions, legendary Mississippi author Eudora Welty worked as a publicity agent for the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression. Welty spent much of her tenure with the WPA travelling throughout the state documenting the economic plight of her fellow Southerners. In fact, collections of her photographs were published on two separate occasions and photography was the basis for many of her short stories. “A good snapshot stops a moment from running away,” she said. And we couldn’t agree more.
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It is with great pride that we present this inaugural photography issue of Signature Magazine. Although it’s the first of its kind, we had so much fun putting it together that we’re already thinking about what we might pull out of our sleeve next summer. Through the years, we have had the pleasure of working with a number of talented photographers from the Pine Belt and we’re excited to be showcasing a few of them within these pages. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. Smile. Say Cheese. Don’t blink. Spit your gum out. And don’t forget to stand up straight. Happy summer everyone.
David David Gustafson, Publisher
Pictured here with Dad (from left) are 9-yearold twins Matthias and Graham, seven-yearold Solomon and 12year-old Bynum.
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Happenings ........................................................ 4-5 Signature Events ............…………….......... 50-71 Delta Gamma 40th Reunion .................................... 50 Meet the Cameraderie Photo Club FGH Volunteer Luncheon .......................................... 52 Amateurs focus on photography ...................................... 7 LCSD Recognition .................................................... 52 Abbie Rogers Civitan Gala ........................................ 53 Black & White nights Art for Heart Preview ................................................ 54 David Gustafson’s concert photography ........................ 11 Blake Retirement Reception .................................... 55 Christian Services 25th Anniversary ........................ 56 Mister Click Pi Beta Phi 50th Anniversary .................................... 57 Chuck Lick is outstanding on the field ............................ 17 Photographers of the Pine Belt
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Children ...................................................... 22 Green ........................................................ 26 Hattiesburg ................................................ 30 Love ............................................................ 34 Outdoors .................................................... 38
InFocus A look at contributing photographers ..............................
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Lee Cave makes a Pitstop Local photog’s business has him on the road ..............
Dragonfly Festival .................................................... 58 Hestian Society 50th Anniversary ............................ 60 Hattiesburg Debutante Brunch .................................. 62 JSU Reception .......................................................... 63 Ortho Crawfish Boil .................................................. 64 Laughter & Lagniappe .............................................. 65 PCS Groundbreaking ................................................ 66 Administrative Assistants Luncheon ........................ 67 Petal Garden Party .................................................... 68 A Night in Italy .......................................................... 69 Royal Wedding Tea .................................................. 70 Wesley Volunteer Luncheon .................................... 71
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Marlo Matthews, Photographer, Signature Magazine ...................................................... 72 Signature Magazine • July 2011 • vol 6 number 4 p u b l i s h e r David Gustafson e d i t o r Beth Bunch c o n t r i b u t o r s Dana Gower • Marlo Matthews • Josh Mlot • Ed Lashley c o n t r i b u t i n g p h o t o g r a p h e r s April + Paul Photography Artie Rawls Photography • C Studio • King Photography Traci Goodwin Photography • Vaughn Wilson Photography a d v e r t i s i n g r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s Missy Pickering • Jessica Wallace a r t d i r e c t o r Bill Benge g r a p h i c a r t i s t Emily Foley Signature Magazine is a product of Hattiesburg Publishing, Inc., publisher of The Lamar Times, The Petal News, hubcitySPOKES, Camp Shelby Reveille and Signature Magazine. For information on submitting items for consideration, call (601) 268-2331 or email beth@HubCitySpokes.com. To mail information or photos, send to Signature Magazine, 103 N. 40th Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
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Lauren Rogers Museum Laurel Collects XI: Vintage Toys and Games, Lower Level Galleries, through August 14. The 11th "Laurel Collects" exhibition, organized by LRMA and the Laurel Arts League, will feature vintage toys, games, and dolls made before 1970 that are from Laurel and Jones
Pine Belt Farmers & Artisans Market Thursdays through Saturday, October 31 from 3 -7 p.m. Come out each Thursday in the Town Square Park in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg for an opportunity to listen to live music while picking up locally grown produce. The Market is open from 37 p.m. Call 601-583-4329 for more information or visit www.downtownhattiesburg.com.
EURO Reunion County collections and are in good condition. Previous "Laurel Collects" exhibitions have been devoted to furniture, portraiture, Asian art, and the work of Laurel native Billy Ford. Focus On Fashion, Stairwell Gallery. This summer's Curator's Choice exhibition features a selection of fashion photographs ranging from the 1940s to early 1960s from a private collection. Laurel native Charlotte Payne worked in New York, Tokyo, and Europe as a model during that time period. The exhibition will feature approximately thirty pictures from a private collection that show the development of both the fashions in the photos, as well as the style of fashion photography. Those who have been watching Mad Men, or who remember the styles of the '50s and '60s will find a lot of familiar material in this show. Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color, August 27 through November 6
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EURO Reunion (Eureka, Rowan and Royal High Schools) EURO Ball – July 1 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center Luncheon – July 2 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center Talent Show – July 2 at Hattiesburg High School Athletic Banquet – July 3 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center
Southern Arena Theatre This summer, SAT 2011 is back in a repertory format, providing you with two shows this summer. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), directed by Sean Boyd, opens June 23 and “Talley’s Folly,” directed by Robin Carr, opens June 30. The shows are put on by the Southern Miss Dept. of Theatre and Dance in the Gilbert F. Hartwig Theatre. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield is a rollicking parody of the works of William Shakespeare, filled with improvisation, “over the top” portrayals, and a wicked sense of humor. It holds the record for the shortest version of Hamlet (about 43 seconds), and for captivating audiences throughout
the world. Opens: Performances at 7:30 p.m.; July 2, 6, 8, 12, 15 and 2 p.m. July 3. Talley’s Folly is a lovely romantic comedy by Lanford Wilson, who won the Pulitzer Prize for this play in 1980. In a boathouse in Lebanon, Mo., Sally Talley and Matt Friedman spend an evening in which they settle their feelings for each other, once and for all. Performances at 7:30 p.m.; July 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16 and 2 p.m. July 10, 17. Tickets for the general public go on sale June 1, 2011. Contact the Southern Miss Ticket Office: 601.266.5418 / 800.844.8425 or www.southernmisstickets.com.
Carey Dinner Theatre Carey Dinner Theatre kicked off its 36th season in June with two musicals in June and July. Carey Dinner Theatre (CDT) will present "Peace in the Valley," a gospel musical comedy, June 16 through July 2 and "Das Barbecu," a musical comedy romp set in Texas, July 12 through 23 in the new Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre. The audience is served dinner by the actors and crew who always put on a quality show. "Peace in the Valley" tells the story of a small town church which faces the prospect of closing its doors because of financial difficulties. A fund raiser nets $1100, well short of the $30,000 needed for repairs. The congregation takes us on a frequently comic, often
touching musical journey as they struggle to save the church. "Das Barbecu" is loosely based upon Wagner's Ring Cycle, but like no Wagner you've ever experienced! Set in rip-roaring Texas, the music ranges from Broadway to swing to jazz to country and western. Feuding families, couples who meet for the first time on their wedding day, a song and dance tribute to guacamole, and the sweetest two step ever to slide across the stage add up to an evening of wild comedy. The box office opens to the public June 6 at 10 a.m. and will be open daily (Mon. - Sat.) from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The box office is 601-318-6221. Reservations are a must and information can be obtained by calling 601-318-6221. Admission includes a buffet meal, program book and show.
Hattiesburg Zoo Camps The Hattiesburg Zoo will be offering the following camps this summer Zoo Survivors – July 11 – 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., ages 5 – 7 and July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., ages 8 – 10 Camps take place at the Zoo. Each camp is $130 for Zoo Society members and $155 for nonmembers. To register, call 601-545-4576 or email Education Curator Krissy Hamilton at ZooEducator@ hattiesburg.org
Nader Fest Street Fair Nader Fest Street Fair is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16 on Shelby Speights Drive in Purvis. Free admission. Day will include entertainment, food, booths, raffle and fun jumps. All proceeds benefit the Purvis Volunteer Fire Department. Vendors needed. Call 601-466-0857 or srwltw@yahoo.com.
Mississippi Museum of Art Through July 17, the The Orient Expressed: Japan’s Influence on Western Art, 1854-1918, will be on display at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson. Visitors to this eleventh exhibition in The Annie Laurie Swaim Hearin Memorial Exhibition Series will learn about the cultural phenomenon known as Japonisme, through the presentation of more than 200 works of art from the 19th and early 20th centuries. First identified by French art critic Philippe Burty in 1872, Japonisme became a worldwide movement that deeply impacted the visual arts. The resulting influence of these pieces on the visual and decorative arts as well as architecture, music, theater, literature, graphic design, and even fashion was overwhelming and continues to this day. For more information, visit msmuseumart.org or call 1-866-VIEW ART. The museum is located at 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson.
MS ARTeast Festival Simply TeaVine at Meador Homestead Cabin is hosting the Second Annual MS ARTeast Festival
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the homestead cabin at 6775 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg. A day of fun and food is planned along with artists from across the state, who will be showing off their wares in an ole fashioned country festival setting. Genres, which include woodworking, pottery, painting, photography, jewelry making, writers, stained glass, and more will be displayed and sold. Also, favorite food from famous Mississippians will be available to eat!
Mississippi Miss Hospitality SInce 1997, Hattiesburg has been the proud host of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant. This year the Hub City will welcome Miss Hospitality contestants from across the state for the annual pageant July 2430, with the theme, "Mississippi Magic." Mississippi Miss Hospitality is the ambassador for economic development and tourism for the State of Mississippi. Jordan Whittle, who represented Hattiesburg in last year’s pageant, is the reigning Mississippi Miss Hospitality. She represents Mississippi as the Hospitality State at functions across the state and country. Every year she travels more than 30,000 miles promoting economic development and tourism for Mississippi at events such as, conventions, luncheons, openings, parades, festivals, speaking engagements, and as special entertainment. Since the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant’s inception in 1949, the mission has been to identify young women between the ages of 18 and 24 to promote Mississippi’s tourism and economic development. The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant is presented by VISITHattiesburg, the City of Hattiesburg and The University of Southern Mississippi.
Trace. The run is free and all levels of ability are encouraged to participate. Prior to beginning the run/walk, participants will have the opportunity to select the distance and pace they plan to run. This weekly run/walk will be a way to meet other runners and walkers of similar ability. Weekly track sessions are held at Thames Elementary School track at 5:30 each Tuesday. Free coaching advice is offered by experienced runners and coaches. For additional information about the club may be found at www.pinebelt-pacers.org or by emailing info-@pinebeltpacers.org.
Greene County’s Claire Walley was crowned Mississippi Miss Hospitality in 2009
Group Run/Walk The Pine Belt Pacers hold a weekly group run/walk starting at 5:30 pm on Thursdays at the USM Gateway to the Long Leaf
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t all started about 15 years ago when a group of mostly amateur photographers took a day trip to Columbus to shoot pictures. “I was doing what I call weekend photo safaris through USM,” Brent Wallace recalls of how Hattiesburg’s photo club got its start. “You can’t learn photography all in a classroom,” Wallace said, so the group would load up a van, pick a scenic place to take photographs and head out. “We would just get together and go out and shoot,” he said. “Some of the group said we should have a camera club. Dr. Hugh Hu – he taught at USM – he was on the trip and said, ‘I have the perfect name for it.’” So was born the Cameraderie Photo Club. Wallace, the last of the original members who is still active in the club, has seen it grow considerably through the years. “It averaged maybe 20 members for the first two or three years,” he said. “In the early days, we’d have maybe three or four people who would show up for a meeting in the summertime.” The club has grown to include about 60 members today, with 20-30
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Wallace served as president of the club for about four of the 15 years it has been in existence. Since January, Danny Rawls has been serving as the current president. Rawls, who is the manager of the Photography Service at USM, said he has only been a member of the club for the last couple of years, but his association with Wallace goes back to his college days when they took photography classes together. “I had a (photography) studio for 21 years,” Rawls said. “I do enjoy passing along some of the things I’ve learned. I have more time now to do the things I want to do. I have time to have fun.” Professionally, he is able to keep his skills honed at the campus photo service. “We have a studio on campus, and we do full-service photography,” Rawls said. “We have high-end printers and all of our printing is done in-house. We do business for the community and alumni. Everything we do on campus, images are available.” With the rise of digital photography, Rawls said he has seen a tremendous growth in amateur photography. “Photography is so in right now,”
he said. “We’ve had a lot of growth and increased interest in the last couple of years.” Rawls said the club has held photo scavenger hunts downtown and has had both group and individual photo exhibits. “It’s too hot to walk the streets right now,” he said, but added that he plans to have more photo excursions when the weather gets a little cooler. During the club’s meetings, slide shows are shown of the members’ work, Rawls said, and the group is currently putting together a club book of photographs they have shot during the past year. The book is expected to be out in November and will be publicized on the group’s Web site, www.cameraderiephoto.com. Wallace said anyone who is interested in photography is encouraged to drop by when the club meets. Membership dues are $25 per year, he said, but added, “We encourage people just to come by and check it out. Nobody’s going to dun you for dues the first night.” Wallace said he is planning on doing a program on travel photography during the July meeting.
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“When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph them in black and white, you capture their souls.” - Canadian photographer Ted Grant
by DAVID GUSTAFSON here are few things I enjoy doing more than listening to live music. Photographing musicians might be one of them. Maybe it’s the thought of capturing that particular musical moment for eternity, but more likely it’s the rush I get of capturing the passion that most musicians have for their craft. Through the years, I’ve had the good fortune to attend hundreds of concerts and dozens of music festivals. Although I haven’t been able to bring my camera along on all of them, these pages represent a pretty good collection of some of my more recent adventures - including photos from this year’s Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis and the 2nd Annual Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala. I haven’t made my way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival yet, but it’s certainly on my radar. It’s worth noting that none of the photos on these pages relied on use of a flash. In fact, the quickest way to annoy an artist (or get tossed from a venue) is to overuse your flash. Not only does it distract the artist, but it’s distracting to people in the audience, too. As I looked through my archives in preparation of this issue of Signature, I couldn’t help but notice some of the artists I’ve seen in concert, but didn’t have the luxury of photographing - Frank
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Sinatra, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan - just to name a few. I hope you enjoy looking through these photos half as much I enjoyed taking them. It’s an honor to share them with you. And don’t forget - if you’re headed to a concert anytime soon and need a companion, give me a call. I might even bring my
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It seems like, in some way, we all return to our roots. Take, for instance, the case of 51-year-old Chuck Lick, State Farm insurance claims rep by day. But when he walks out of the office, he returns to his high school days of “fiddling with cameras” and spending time at the ball field. Things have changed a lot from those days, but the goal is the same — capture that special moment on film. Um, digital file. “The first (camera) I had in high school, that was the old film,” Lick said. “I want to say it was a Canon AE1. Then when the digital age came around, the Canon Rebel was the first one I purchased. I thought that was really cool; you could take as many pictures as you wanted and didn’t have to pay for developing.” Not just the technology has changed. In his prep days, Lick was an athlete. He went on to play baseball at Hinds Community College before heading to Southern Miss to study athletic administration and history. During college the photography was put on the backburner. When Lick graduated he went into coaching, and was head baseball coach at Columbia High School, continuing to spend his time on the diamond. Then another sort of diamond — the kind that goes on a finger — came along and things changed. “I did that (coaching at Columbia) for three years and met my wife,” Lick said, “and her father was a State Farm agent.” All of a sudden a job opportunity he calls too good to pass up came along. “I wasn’t looking to get out of coaching when I did, but the opportunity came up with State Farm and I decided it would probably be in my best interest in the long run,” Lick said. “I applied and got the job, and the rest is history.” It has now been 25 years of handling homeowner and commercial claims and lawsuits in the Fire & Casualty department. The couple moved to the Biloxi/Gulfport area for 10 years, but as the family began to expand, Lick decided the Hattiesburg area was where he wanted to raise his children. So they came back, and so did some old hobbies. As Lick’s kids began to grow, they Continued on page 18
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discovered their own athletic tendencies, and all of a sudden Lick was back at the ball fields of his youth. As any proud parent would, he began to snap photos of his children playing soccer, and soon discovered there was a high demand for similar shots — the less photographicallyinclined parents wanted to freeze their kids in time as well. “I’d be at a soccer field taking pictures of my kids,” Lick said, “and someone would say, ‘Hey, can you take a picture of Jonny.’ And I’d give it to them, and that’s basically how it got started.” The start really came with his early experiences with cameras, but his turn to part-time photographer came thanks to those youth soccer fields. And that’s where he still feels most comfortable, around athletics, even with his kids grown and no longer the main target of his shutter. Lick is still seen at fields across the Pine Belt, capturing the newest generation of football, soccer and baseball players. “I just like to go to a game and shoot,” he said. And the demand is still high. Lick says one of his biggest requests is what he calls sports portraits — essentially baseball cards often made in the form of posters. “You basically take a picture of the player in front of a green screen, cut them out and create a digital background,” Lick explained. “Then you put that player on that background and personalize it with name, number, team, team logo or team mascot.” And the final result is all selftaught. Lick has never attended a photography class or taken lessons from any professionals. He simply set up field-side, camera in hand and started snapping. And with the digital age in full swing, Lick watched YouTube tutorials alongside books to dig deeper and enhance his own findings. When he found himself next to a fellow photographer at a game, he’d pick their brain, finding out what they were shooting with and how they were doing it. “Basically it was trial and error with a lot of mistakes,” Lick said. “And that’s basically how I learned.” Lick has moved on from the first camera of his photography reboot, a Canon Rebel, to what he currently totes — a Canon 7D he calls “a good, mid-range camera.” He’s settled there after trying out higher-end models, and has experimented with different types of lenses, pointing out that the professionals you see on the sidelines are often using lenses valued at up to $10,000. He’s figured out how to be selective with his shots — trying to avoid the dreaded hand-in-the-face or offi-
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cial-in-the-way — use lighting to the best effect and to never leave his invaluable rain gear behind. And along the way he picked up some invaluable tips, like the one he still dispatches as his No. 1 rule in sports photography. “Basically they would tell me to try to think where the play is going,” Lick said. “Think one play ahead. If you’ve got a fast kid on first (base), expect a steal at second. In football, shoot the player coming toward you. Get on the defensive side of an offensive play. Try to predict where the play is going. “You need to learn the sport. If you don’t learn the sport and don’t know the rules of the game, it’s going to be hard to predict where it’s going. That’s in any sport. ... Learning how the game is played and where players should be helps get good photographs.” And for Lick that means more than just capturing the big touchdown or home run. It’s about getting to the heart of the humans that play these games we love to watch. “A lot of people stop after the play and don’t continue to see how teammates react,” Lick said. “The reaction from teammates, coaches, fans — you can’t script that. “My favorite photos are the ones of my kids playing. But I have one of a kid missing a winning field goal, and the kid that kicked it; that was the agony of defeat with his hands on his helmet, his head dropped down, other heads dropped down. There was a lot of emotion there. It told the story of the game.” That particular photo captured so much emotion that the subject requested that Lick take it down from his website, to which Lick kindly obliged. But as a photographer, it was a triumph to capture the moment. With sports photography, there are so many moments of triumph or failure, for both player and photographer. It is the tug and pull between the two emotions that creates the perfect moment, sometimes captured perfectly with a simple, welltimed click. All quite appropriate for a man who is sometimes called “Mr. Click” for his propensity to sign State Farm documents as “C. Lick.” And a man who’s been drawn back to some of his original loves — picture taking and sports. “There’s always going to be other games and other touchdowns, home runs and other plays.” And there’s always going to be a click from the sidelines. More of Chuck Lick’s work can be seen on his website: http://www.click-images.com
Robert Burgess is a fixture on the Petal sidelines, capturing tackles and big plays in the beautiful football facility and following the baseball team on its quest for back-to-back championships. Here’s a quick glance at the man behind the lens: Age: 47 Hometown: Petal Day job: Plant Manager - Hanson Pipe and Precast Years in photography: Six What/who inspired you to start taking pictures? “My sons playing sports.” Favorite photographic subject: Football and baseball Camera of choice: Nikon Must-have piece of equipment/accessory: tripod Photo website: http://www.ihigh.com/petal
You’ll find Richard Thompson in the dugout or along the fence row at most of Sumrall High School’s baseball games and occasionally at other sporting events. Age: 42 Hometown: Sumrall Day job: Electronic Technician - COMSOUTH, Inc. Years in photography: Five What/who inspired you to start taking pictures?: “Sumrall baseball. It has been fun getting to know each of the players by being around them during the games. Connor Barron asked me to be his mentor for his senior project – sports photography.” Favorite photographic subject: Sports Camera of choice: Canon 7D Must-have piece of equipment/accessory: Monopod. “The camera and lens get heavy.” Photo website: http://www.ihigh.com/sumrall
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Lee Cave Lee Cave, owner of Pitstop Photography and C Studio in Hattiesburg holds an Associate of Arts degree in Graphics and Communication and a Associate of Science in Architectural Drafting, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for 5 years, a member of Sports Event Photographers (SEP) for 5 years and photographer for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS) for 4 years. In April of 2006 C Studio began as a result of Cave’s passion for photography. Known as an artistic and innovative photographer, Lee excels in his line of work. At C Studio they pride themselves in producing quality, first class photography. They’ll also capture that special moment and offer you a unique selection of products. C Studio continues to evolve in order to offer you beautiful and contemporary photography. A boutique photography studio, C Studio has a staff of graphic artists and photographers with a goal of meeting and exceeding your highest expectations. Their products consist of modeling portfolios, seniors, weddings, babies, pets, advertisements, and much more. For more information, visit cstudioinc.com
Traci Goodwin Traci Goodwin’s photography studio is going strong, mixing her 10 years of photographic experience with a fresh look at portrait and high school senior photography. Her family-run portrait studio in Petal boasts a wide variety of in-door and outdoor settings, perfect for fine portraiture. Much of her time is spent designing the gardens, waterfalls and hot studio light setups that deliver great variety and superior products to her customers. Goodwin is also the creator of the Breakaway Fashion Show, a high-energy show built around getting high school seniors dressed up and ready for prom. Each year models from Traci’s studio take to the Breakaway catwalk in support of a worthy charity. A proud five-year breast cancer survivor, Goodwin sees the beauty in
each moment she captures with her camera. Her professional portraiture philosophy has been to gain inspiration from relationships with customers and friends, inevitably creating a very personal and custom experience for everyone who visits her studio. For more information, visit www.tracigoodwin.com.
Bert & Connie King King Photography is firmly established in the business world having provided professional imagery for this area for the past 28 years. King Photography is a home-owned and operated family business with genuine cares and concerns for its customers. King Photography is a multidimensional, crossgenerational and decade spanning imaging business, conducted in a family atmosphere. After graduating from USM, Bert assumed a territory management position with Olan Mills and has built upon that experience to create what has become a mainstay in South Mississippi photography. Connie, a USM Masters degree holder, joined the team as it grew and brings 15 years of imaging experience to the table after teaching school for 14 years. This family team brings more than 40 years total photography experience. Their motto has always been, “We treat you royally.” It is their goal to make every person they serve feel special and genuinely appreciated. The business provides professional portraiture for families, high school seniors and children in studio, through their outdoor studio or on location. Additionally, they photograph weddings, youth sports, events such as proms, reunions, business events from headshots to equipment and architecture and more. Photography provided by King will
be photographed by Bert King, owner and founder; Connie King, co-owner and photographer; or Clay King, photographer. For more information, www.kingphoto.com
Artie Rawls Artie Rawls was born in Hattiesburg, but has lived in Jackson and Reno, Nev. He attended high school in Phoenix, Ariz., and also attended Arizona State University where he studied Art and Architecture until 1976 when he enrolled at the University of Southern Mississippi. Rawls majored in photojournalism and minored in art and graduated in 1978 with a BS Degree. While at USM he received many awards, one of which was Best in Show in 1977. Rawls worked as an in-house photographer at Forrest General Hospital for 10 years, while developing his photography business. He has had a photography studio for the past 20 years which specializes in weddings, seniors, commercial and children’s photography. Rawls has won numerous awards through the Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama. In 2007 he was named photographer of the year and was selected to be in the Professional Photographers of America Loan Collection of the best 500 photographs of 2008. Rawls attends many seminars and conventions on photography and is a member of Professional Photographers of America, Professional Photographers of Mississippi/Alabama, Senior Photographers International and The Gulf Coast Professional Photographers Association. He is a regular contributor to Mississippi Magazine, Mississippi Weddings Magazine and Signature Magazine. For more information, www.artierawlsphotography.com
April + Paul Russell April and Paul Russell of Sumrall
love photography, Jesus and their three amazing kids. We have a specific passion for wedding photography, because when else are two people more in love? We love having the opportunity to be a part of a day that is so full of a joy that cannot be recreated. If we had to narrow down three characteristics of our lives and only tell you the three most important things about us, it wouldn’t be about April’s need for Hershey’s Drops at all hours, Paul’s mad Halo skills, or our collective love for Law and Order SVU. Instead, we would tell you about our sweet family, our faith in a loving God and each other. These three things inspire us, encourage us, and empower us to do so much more than we ever thought that we could. We are so thankful that this business and this passion are supported by so many! We love our job and feel very blessed to be doing what we love! For more information, www.aprilandpaul.com
Vaughn Wilson Accomplished artist, photographer, musician and author, Petal native Vaughn Wilson is recognized as one of the foremost portrait artists in the Southeast. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Wilson began his career in photography as head photographer for the university where he remained for 11 years before opening his first portrait studio. With more than 39 years of experience, Wilson’s work can be seen across the country in places such as the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. More importantly, his portraits adorn the walls of his clients in more than half the states in the country. Wilson’s latest book, “Tell Me About That Horse: Stories From Exceptional People About Treasured Horses,” features interviews he conducted with such people as Charlie Daniels, Roy Rogers Jr., and Nolan Ryan. The book features Wilson’s photography and oil portraits of each of the 40 interviewees. Wilson lives in Petal with his wife, Valerie, and their daughter, Emily. For more information, www.vaughnwilsonphotography.com
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A first glance of Cliff Burgess’ photography studio gives an impression of quiet, understated taste and of privacy. Located at his home, the shutters on the studio window are closed, and a blackout screen on the inside keeps the studio completely dark most of the time. Inside, three pairs of Japanese shoji rice paper screen doors provide backdrops for his photographs, as well as a sense of elegance to the room. Bamboo floors, which are found throughout the house, also are particularly nice for the photography. It is a studio that, on its face, provides the perfect setting for the elegant nude photographs that Burgess specializes in. Inside the studio, there is an area for touching up makeup and hair. In addition to the screens, there is the normal equipment one would expect to find in such a studio. What sets it off – along with the rest of the house – from normal expectations, however, is not readily visible to the eye. The studio lights for lighting models, the regular room lights, even the two computers are all powered with electricity generated mostly from solar cells. From electricity to water, the home is nearly self-sustainable. “There are lots of features to it” that are not readably visible, Burgess said of his home. “The walls are reinforced insulated concrete with rebar inside,” he said, noting that the insulated concrete forms were manufactured by Mississippi Green Built. Outside walls are faced with brick, while the inside is faced with normal sheetrock. “It was built about 2008 and we moved in two years ago last October,” Burgess said. Electricity is provided by a wind turbine on one end of the house and 40 solar panels. Inverters turn the 48 volts of direct current from the solar panels and the wind turbine into 120 volts and 240 volts of alternating current for use in the house. The house is 100 percent electric, with no propane or other supplementary fuel. At night, when there is no wind, the house runs from batteries that were charged during the day. “It obviously produces more electricity in the summer than the winter,” he said, adding that – while the home usually produces all the electricity that is
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needed, usually including a surplus during summer months – “sometimes you have dark and no wind.” In 2010, Burgess said, “We paid $16 a month, average” for electricity, which includes a required minimum fee. In addition to the home’s superior insulation, heating and cooling costs also are kept down as the result of a geothermal heating and cooling system. Air is heated or cooled by circulating through outside pipes that are drilled to a depth of 240 feet, where the temperature remains a constant 57 degrees, he said, adding, “It works very well.” In addition, the home also is designed to conserve water, both inside and outside. Rainwater from the roof is collected and stored in four 1,000-gallon tanks. The studio lights for lighting The water is then filtered and passes through a UV light before being used models, the regular room lights, even the two comput- to flush the home’s dual-flush toilets ers are all powered with elec- and to provide water for outdoor faucets and cold water for the washing tricity generated mostly from machine. solar cells. From electricity to There is also a pond for collecting water, the home is nearly groundwater runoff. Water is pumped by a solar pump to 6,000-gallon capacself-sustainable. ity tanks, located at the property’s highest point, before flowing by gravity to irrigate the yard. Putting in such systems obviously came at a cost, but Burgess said those systems pay for themselves in the long run. “The more you can supply for yourself, the less the hikes in prices can hit you,” he said. “We’re thinking in 15-20 years, we’ll be ahead of the game.” More importantly, Burgess said, self-sustainability is good for everyone involved. “We particularly see energy generation as a huge problem,” he said, noting, “So much relies on coal, which is a colossal polluter.” The Union of Concerned Scientists’ Web site states that the average coal fire power plant, in one year, produces 3,700,000 tons of carbon dioxide, 10,000 tons of sulfur dioxide, 500 tons of air-borne particles, 10,200 tons nitrogen oxide, 720 tons of carbon monoxide, 220 tons of hydrocarbons, 170 pounds of mercury, 225 pounds arsenic and 114 pounds of lead, among other substances, Burgess said.
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Willie Nelson's “On the Road Again” might not be Lee Cave's theme song, but it very easily could be. Last year Cave and his photo team logged 64 weekend events across the country with Action Pitstop Photography, Cave's first “child.” But Cave, a Hattiesburg commercial artist/photographer, doesn't mind so much. He's happiest when surrounded by his many digital friends... whether in the midst of 4,000-6,000 agile gymnasts or screaming peppy cheerleaders, perched atop a roof peak, or sitting around the large conference table in his studio on the corner of Hardy Street and North 20th Ave. in Hattiesburg. If it's a weekend between October and April then Cave is probably on the road shooting some type of fastpaced event, but during the week he's back to being a mild-mannered, but quite entertaining, photo guy in his Hub City studio. Cave grew up in the Delta and graduated from Indianola Academy. It was during his high school years that he cut his teeth in photography, learning at the hands of his mentor, Jim Abbott, the editor of the local newspaper where he worked up through junior college. “If I had a dol-
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lar for every roll of film I developed in the darkroom,” he recalls. At Mississippi Delta Community College, Cave earned two degrees – one in graphic design and the other in architectural drafting. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Technology from Southern Miss. The architectural technology field didn’t pan out as Cave had hoped, so he went to work locally for some civil engineers. But work was slow and Cave was anxious to get back to what he really loved....commercial art, graphics and photography. That's when Action Pitstop Photography, one of the nation's top five action event companies which photographs large events across the nation, was started by Cave and a childhood friend he'd known since the age of 4. “Real nerds,” he said. The photo team shoots everything from barrel racing competitions (more than 118,000 images were taken at this year's BBR finals) to cheerleading and gymnastics competitions, some involving as many as 4,000 to 6,000 participants, sporting competitions, pageants and at one time showchoir events. Some of his photography team members used at
these events are Hub City photographers, while others are photographers Action Pitstop contracts with in the cities where they are working – whether Gatlinburg, Elgin Ill., Albany, N.Y., Las Vegas, Louisville, Ky., Wichita, Kan., or San Jose, Calif., just a smattering of recent venues. Now in its eighth year, Action Pitstop's Cave and team will be on hand in Knoxville, Tenn., to shoot the Flip Fest Invitational, the nation's second largest gymnastics event. But unlike many photo setups where you have to wait and log onto the internet once you get back home to see photos taken, Cave explained that if the venue is large enough his team can provide on-site viewing and printing while customers wait. “If it's not possible to print on-site, images can be provided within 48 hours on their website.” But it's a quick point of sale when customers are caught up in the moment and emotions that has been their bread and butter. “With this business, if we can take the photos and get them in front of mom’s face almost instantly, they'll purchase,” Cave said. With as many as 65 viewing stations at these large events that encompass 6,000 to 10,000 kids, customers can choose their photos onsite and the team can have them a CD burned in no time....almost instantaneously. “By the time you check out, you've got your prints before you get your change. It's that quick. People can go home with a CD of the photos they want,” he said. “Less than five percent of our sales are from the internet.” With Action Pitstop's setup they can burn up to 400 CDs at one time. And all of this can be done while shooting anywhere from 20,000-50,000 images during a two-to-three day event. With roughly 1.5 million photos on their website, a Flip Fest may entail as many as 100,000 images.
“We exist to provide memorable moments that can only be caught in the blink of an eye,” said Cave. The team also works together to piggyback equipment across the country “I've made some long-lasting relationships,” he said. But Cave also enjoys spreading out a sampling of photos, whether babies, brides, seniors or children of the four-legged variety, business, Christmas and other type cards, as well as graduation invitations, dance recital programs, magazine covers he's photographed and other graphic creations back home in the studio. Not that he's a braggart or anything...far from it. He just likes to reflect back to the many good times he and his staff have had capturing memories for people in photos and other graphics-inspired products. While Action Pitstop fed his love of photography in one sense of the word, Cave wanted to do more studio stuff, which he had done before and wanted to do again. But he didn't want to do the same old boring, regular, hum-drum expected studio stuff. “I wanted something different from what everybody else was doing,” he said. Having worked with master photographers from across the nation, Cave had seen and experienced the great images they had produced and their zest and know-how for marketing their products. “I knew how important branding and having an edge was,” he said. “I wanted to create something that was going to be what people wanted. With the way people perceive times and technology, I knew we'd have to change so we didn't become the norm. We didn't want to be C Studio, another photographer under an umbrella. And while ‘out of the box’ is overused, my staff and I wanted our work to be ‘out
of the norm.’ We wanted to do something cool.” He explained that they closed the office for two days and went on aretreat and started C Studio. “And we haven't looked back since,” he said. Cave said they consider themselves a one-stop shop for video, graphics, photography and graphic arts. “We can lay out magazines, ads and at the same time do great images to go along with it,” he said. The staff fluctuates from 10 to 3 to 10, “depending on how busy we get and how much we have coming in,” Cave said. Some of Cave's biggest accounts are those of local schools such as Presbyterian Christian, where Cave is the official photographer, but C Studio doesn't want to be considered a school photographer even though he would like to see that side of the business grow more in the future. “We shoot babies, seniors, which is a big market, and we don't turn down anything. Never say never. I've shot food, but whatever I do, I always want to make a
buzz. Whether sassy, serious or still, we want to make pretty pictures. We want to create something clients will want to put on their wall and keep for a long time,” he said. “That's why we try to make our photos timeless, because hairstyles will come and go.” But don't expect to walk into C Studio, have your picture made and leave. Plan on having a good time while you're there. Cave is “selling an experience” and creating an atmosphere when you walk into the studio. “We're going to eat and drink, get to know you as a friend and establish a relationship thing. Oh yes, AND have fun. I want customers to enjoy their stay because for whatever period of time, they are the only client I have. I want our service to be as picture perfect as the photos, even if we're nutty and goofy.” But Cave doesn't limit his fun to the studio. He's also had some fun with other shoots. Having shot a dance recital for a woman on the Gulf Coast, her husband, who sold large luxury pools in the $75,000 to $250,0000 range, called Cave about shooting photos of some of his installations for a magazine. Perched 37 feet on a rooftop, up a 16-foot ladder
and on a crane 150 feet in the air, Cave got his shots, which ended up being published. “The things you'll do for a shoot and the places they'll take you,” he said. But the experiences are fun, “as long as they are safe. I wouldn't take anything for it. To be able to get up each morning and go to a job you really enjoy is a joy.” Cave said one of the coolest shoots he's had the opportunity to shoot was at Camp Shelby before the 155th deployed to Afghanistan. “I was in a bucket truck shooting 3,500 people on the parade field,” he explained. “The end result was 29 photos stitched together to make up the print.” A fun project C Studio hosts each year is Dog Days of Summer, which benefits the Southern Pines Animal Shelter. For a 15-minute session with their four-legged child(ren) and a donation of $10 in cleaning supplies to the shelter, customers receive a free 5x7 of their furry friends. Last year more than 50 sessions were logged. But on a more serious note, Cave was honored to have been chosen as the official photographer for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep organization for Forrest General Hospital in
Hattiesburg. The organization's goal is to provide remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a child through the gift of free professional portraiture. NILMDTS administers a network of more than 7,000 volunteer photographers in the United States and 25 countries. Cave explained that photographers have to be accepted into the national organization. “You have to jump through a lot of hoops to be accepted, but it's a way to give back,” Cave said. “It's something you can give to a family...something they'll never ever have again.” Cave explained that it's not something easy to do, but having had a child who arrived weighing 3 lbs. 11 ozs. and who spent a couple of months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, he understands the importance of such photos. But whether he's jet-setting across the country with a ton of photography equipment in tow to shoot some large action-packed event or back in his Hub City studio shooting photos for custom Christmas cards, photos with Santa, heirloom portraits, dance recitals, pageants, modeling photos for magazine covers, business cards and the like, it's what he loves. “Because life is too short not to smile.”
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mural. Flags, fireworks, the Statue of Liberty - anything goes. Guests might like to try their hand at adding to the mural, too.
It's true - the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the NestlÈ Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets.
This Fourth of July, get the kids involved in decorating the yard for a red, white and true blue backyard party. One-of-a-Kind Mural: Break out the sidewalk chalk and let the kids create their own patriotic sidewalk
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A Patriotic Welcome: Put red, white and blue pinwheels and flags into buckets and flower pots filled with sand. Line the walkway to your door to set the mood and welcome guests. Balloon Fireworks: Use a funnel to fill red, white and blue balloons about one-quarter full with sparkly confetti. Inflate balloons with a hand pump and tie them off. Then, let kids pop away for some "firecracker" fun. Of course, no Fourth of July party would be complete without an inspired dessert. I love the colors and the flavor - of this Red, White and Blueberry Torte. It's a beautiful way to celebrate a special day. For more recipes worth celebrating, visit TollHouse.com.
Red, White and Blueberry Torte Makes 8 to 10 servings • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 Tbsp. butter/margarine 1 Tbsp. water 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) NestlÈ Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided 1 tsp. vanilla extract, divided 2 large eggs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 package (8 ozs.) cream cheese, room temperature 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 of an 8-ounce container frozen light whipped topping, thawed 2 cups sliced strawberries 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the NestlÈ Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.
PREHEAT oven to 350 º F. Line 9-inch-round cake pan with wax paper; grease paper.
COMBINE 3/4 cup sugar, butter and water in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup morsels; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add flour, baking soda and salt; stir until well blended. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup morsels. Pour into prepared cake pan. BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert torte onto wire rack; remove wax paper. Turn right side up; cool completely. BEAT cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until creamy. Stir in whipped topping. Spread over torte; top with berries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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elta Pi chapter of Delta Gamma held its 40-year reunion on the University of Southern Mississippi campus. The chapter was installed on the USM campus in May 1971. More than 900 ladies have been initiated into the chapter at Southern Miss since then. The DGs annually host Anchor Splash, supporting and benefiting their philanthropy, Service for Sight. Jenny Sue Ashley was a special honored guest. She was Delta Pi Chapter Advisory Team Chairman for more than 30 years.
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orrest General Hospital hosted its annual luncheon to honor volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week. In 2010, FG’s volunteer roster included more than 200 long-term, skills-based and communited-based volunteers who donated more than 47,000 hours of time and service to helping the hospital and its patients.
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Linda Cubley, Bob Cubley, Mary Jo Cubley, Ruth Byrd, Bill Cubley, Mary Cubley, Louise Cubley, Ron Reid
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Candice Kyzar, Jennifer Ward
Sharla Draughn, Brandon West
Kim & Stephen Wilson
Andrea Clark, Ann Shoemake
Elvira & Steve Rouse
Suzanne & Ben Allmon
Terri Thomas, Joe Ingram
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his year’s annual Lamar County School District Employee Banquet was held at Movie Star Restaurant. During the evening, retirees and members of the award-winning faculty were recognized.
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or 50 years children and adults with disabilities have enjoyed a very special camping experience at the Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp. To commemorate those 50 years, a variety of activities have been planned for this year, including the “Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp Gala,� which was held at Lake Terrace Convention Center. Campers, their families, current and former volunteers, and supporters enjoyed an evening celebrating good times shared, friendships made and lives changed. There were desserts, dancing, a silent auction and a special presentation. Founded by the late Abbie Rogers, the camp is a non-profit, all volunteer camp in south Mississippi, dedicated to promoting and encouraging camping activities for children and adults with significant cognitive disabilities. It is sponsored by the Hattiesburg Civitans with additional funding provided by individual and corporate donors.
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Minnie Holmes, Lashauda Kelly
Jennie Aaron, Donna Rhian, Lorraine Rhian, Louis Rhian
Carroll D. Russell, Melissa Carpenter, Lee Russell, Pattie Russell
Pam Waddle, Whitney Walker, Courtney Slade, Avery Meredith, Kelly Burge, Kimberly Smith, Darah Waddle
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Heather Collins, Eve Elias
Tricia & Robert Williams
Amy Batson, Bianca Shemper
he American Heart Association’s mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke jumped into action this spring at the Live Auction Preview Party sponsored by Hattiesburg Clinic and Southern Heart Center at Walnut Circle Grill. Art for Heart is presented by Forrest General Hospital and the AHA. Carl L. Nicholson Jr. was this year’s honoree for his dedication to the community and support for a healthier place to live and work.
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Ted & Sarah Webb, Gigi & Evan Dillard, Lee & Delma Sims
Wesley & Sabrina Malone, Erica & Sam McHard
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Mark Campbell, Ben Carmichael, Charles Mayes
Brenda O’Neal Lambert, Ricky & Jere Clark
Mary Halliwell, Martha Nicholson, Cheri Henderson, Amy Garraway
Kerry Fielder, Kenny Bethley, Thomas Semmons, Richard Vaughn
Candace Blake-Hall, Johnnie, Patricia & Andrea Blake
Joyce & Richard Vaughn
Vanessa Brown, Dena Semmons, Patricia Blake, Gloria Shropshire, Anendia Netto
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retirement celebration honoring Patricia Blake was held May 14 at the Thad Cochran Center on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Blake retired as a counselor at Hattiesburg High School. The event was hosted by her husband, Johnnie Blake and family.
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Janice Darty, Hannah Hopkins, Mildred Short
Vanessa Brown, Dena Semmons, Denise Brooks
Richard & Lettie Burger, Lois & Billy Knight
Pat Fluker, Cheryl Berry-Smith
Patricia Blake, Daryl & Lure Berry
Milan , Kasia, Stephanie & Kami Hoze
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Chiquita & Lonnie Gaddis
Kevin Malone, Bonnie McNair
John & Christine Brown
Beki Carpenter, Pam Peterman, Adam Roberts
Ann Thompson, Shirley Shoemake, Brenda Evans, David Downs
Victoria Peters, Pastor Christopher Armstrong
hristian Services Inc. of Hattiesburg recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a banquet at Southern Oaks House and Gardens. The event featured a reception followed by dinner. Robert St. John, owner/chef of the Purple Parrot Cafe, Crescent City Grill and Tabella restaurants was the guest speaker.
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Stacy Thompson, Arba & Linda Evans
Terry & Annie Jackson
Jalah Singleton, Satoria Fells, Jessica Prude, Alexis Kelly, Kakota Labrano Wallace
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Katherine Fowler, Dorothy L. Chambers
Alice Watts, Jocelyn & Diann McGilberry
Edith Deal, Jean Miller, Cara & Philip Slusher
Renee Ford Carter, Jean VanSlyke Jones, Becky Ramsey Junkin, Charlotte Pittman Bledsoe, Norma Sue Lovitt
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ore than 300 MS Alpha Alumnae and chapter members celebrated 50 years on campus of the University of Southern Mississippi April 8-9. “50th years Tried and True, Sister in the Wine and Blue” weekend kicked off with a Mint Julep Party at Connie French Worrel’s Hattiesburg home. Alums enjoyed meeting and visiting with MS Alpha founding members and Grand President Mary Tatum, chatting, and a Pi Phi Derby trivia race. On Saturday, alums were invited to the chapter house hosted by the current MS Alpha chapter. Alums enjoyed house tours, Pi Phi’s Founders Day Celebration. On Saturday night a celebration dinner took place at Southern Oaks.
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omeowners in the Bellegrass neighborhood partnered with their neighbors, Oak Grove Lower Elementary, to welcome spring at this year’s Dragonfly Festival. The festival included fun, food , handmade arts and crafts. There were also carnival-type activities, a student art exhibit, the 4th annual Acorn Run 5K run/walk. Proceeds benefited Oak Grove Lower Elementary School.
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Jamie Aiinsworth, Juliet Lashley, Delaney Dukes, Hannah Whitworth
Juliet Lashley, Kate McNeese
Courtney Gagliano, Elizabeth Lee
David Saulters, Ed Lashley, George Parker, Kristen Faggert, Vic DuBose
Katelyn Lawhead, Chloe Anderson, Courtney Morris; Alesa Lee, Brandi Buffkin, Maddie Williamson
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Mary Wicht, Gail Harper, Linda Donnell
Kaye Chambless, Kalani Hoffman
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Elaine Lott, Marion Poirier, Ellen Hall, Kay Behm, Betty Pearson, Sherry Laughlin
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he Hestian Society recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The group began in Hattiesburg 50 years ago as a Federated Literary Club. The object is to promote social and cultural entertainment among the members and advancement of education, civic, and social welfare of the community. Although the club dropped federation several years ago, the members have remained active. Dr. and Mrs. David Owens hosted the event at their home. Dr. Owens spoke on orchids and conducted a tour of his greenhouses.
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Linda West, Jo Gardner
Donna Wheeler, Jo Gardner, Doris Tillman
Sue Frye, Kaye Chambless
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Gail Harper, Linda West
Doris Tillman, Linda Donnell, Sue Frye
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Amanda & Pam Waddle, Caroline & Chloe Henderson
Callie & Theresa Dollar, Laura Singley, Rachael Gandy
Melinda & Meredith Lucas, Liz & Madison Cotten
Jennifer Conerly, Michele Davis, Tracy Burnham
Tish & Anne Gammill, AnnaBeth & Sonya Higginbotham
Haley Davis, Caroline Conerly
Lisa & Jana Carpenter, Rachel & Gail Weldy
Lindsay & Darlene Pace, Ann Marie Brahan
he newest class of Hattiesburg Debutantes met for the first time at the annual Mother/Daughter Business Luncheon at the Hattiesburg Country Club. The debutantes will be presented during a December event at the Saenger Theater.
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Lauren & Diane Carter, Ashli FItzpatrick, Nancy Perrizo
Edwena Corley, Hazel Gaddis
Lottie & Norris Clark
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he Hattiesburg Alumni Association of Jackson State University hosted a reception honoring their new president, Carolyn Meyers, at the C.E. Roy Community Center. She toured Hattiesburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi while in town.
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JSU President Carolyn W. Meyers, JSU Provost, Quinton L. Williams
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Roderick Woullard, Rev. Kenneth Fairley, Clarence Magee
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Carolyn Meyers, Carrie Magee
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remier Orthopedic held a Crawfish Boil for employees and friends April 30 at a home in the Bent Creek West Subdivision.
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Alan & Hannah Brinson
Lynn Cole, Amber McJunkin, Misty Ford
Kelli Shoemake, Madison Baylis, Leslie Morris, Ashton Reno, Emmalee Cain
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Nathan & Leah Ingram
Michong Rayborn, Robin & Chris Schwartz, Sonny & Dale Martin
Chuck & Ramona Harrell
Mickey Shoemake, Lance Reid
Amy Smith, Kennedy & Michael Hogan, Steve & Trevor Simmons
Jan Ervin, Libby Everett
Dolores & Tommy Fairley, Deanna, Jimmy & Allison Gardner
he 5th Annual Laughter and Lagniappe Crawfish Boil was hosted by the Petal Education Foundation at the Petal Civic Center. There was all-you-can-eat crawfish and fixins, and a live auction. Cajun humorist Tommy Joe Breaux was the featured entertainment. Professional auctioneer Don Monroe led the bidding for fabulous gifts, vacations, and services.
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Parker Hoda, Korey Randle, Madison Kolbo
Zoe Yeh, Laura Putensen, Alice Fink Cliff & Brana Pace, Carol & Reggie Neel, Liane & Duke McCall
J.D. & Louise Lott, Ione Bond, Regina & Steve Martin
Mickey & Nauwausa Shoemake
Kayla Holman, Steven New
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Mayor Johnny DuPree
resbyterian Christian Elementary School recently held a groundbreaking for their new facility to be built adjacent to PCS High School on Bonhomie Road. The new 58,000-square-foot facility will house up to 625 students and include classrooms, a computer lab, art and music facility, library and cafeteria. The school will house grades K-5 through sixth grade.
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Randy Henderson, Mac Waites, Scott Griffith
David Derrick, Lynn Greer
Virginia & Toxey Morris
Jon & Leigh Anne Kittrell
Valencia Williamson, Roman Galey, Haley Carter, Ashley Grant
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Hal McMahon, Jeff Stewart
Scott Griffith, Dr. Allen Smithers, BIll Stanway
Mike & Sarah Atkinson
Ali Stayer, Mary Glenn Bradley
Cheri Price, Sonia York, Christi Dyess, Anita Henderson
Kayla Dyar, Heather McCardle, Kimberly Smith
D’Wan Welsh, Pat Shields Diane Roberts, Jennifer Cartwright, Kim LIndley, Bethany Speed
Pat Tisdale, Linda Simon, Ellie Primeaux, Kristi Sumrall
Melanie Morgan, April Freeman, Debbie Duckworth, Sonyja Grice
he Annual Professional Assistant’s Day Luncheon was held April 27 at the Petal Civic Center. This event is designed to show appreciation for the workplace contributions and achievements of administrative support staff, including secretaries, administrative assistants, office managers and other office staff. Honorees received a special gift in honor of their dedication. The event is sponsored by the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce and Forrest General Hospital’s’ Spirit of Women.
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Debbie Helton, Melissa Rollin, Ramona Harrell, Rebecca Wheat, Lori Weekley Pat Patterson, Earlene Marsalis, Kathy Barrentine, Libby Niemeyer, Bethany Speed
Gail Duhe, Lynn Knight
Casey Freeman, LeAnn Douglas, Patricia Hamilton, Debbie Stroo
Chuck Harrell, Allen Flynt, Deborah Reynolds, Dennis Granberry, Tim Ryan
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Charles & Renee Evans, Nancy Hullum
Melissa & Jake Pierce
Kitty Lowery, Nadine Coleman, Nancy Burt
he Center for Families and Children and the Petal Education Foundation joined together for the debut of the Children’s Art Garden and a recipe tasting and cookbook sale.The party was held in the courtyard of the Center for Families and Children. The party also served to kick off sales of a cookbook created by the Petal Education Foundation.
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Lance & Sherri Reid, Dawn & Don Tassin
Nancy Hullum, Emily, Gail & Elizabeth Clark
Teresa Montgomery
Kelli Brown, Margaret Kendrick Sylvia Pippen, Libby Everett
Zakk Butler
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Aimee Garvin, Callie Jane & Amy Dye
Robin Rector, Aimee Garvin, Shannon Anderson
he Rotary Club of Hattiesburg hosted its annual spaghetti dinner, "A Night in Italy," at Southern Oaks House and Gardens. Proceeds benefitted The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, which provides services for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities.
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Alex, Ezra & Tiffany May, Melanie Myrick, Salem Blackwell
Jennifer Payne, Maura McLaughlin, Sarah & Josie Price
Leslie & Kayla Herring
Reinier Montesdeoca, Jessica Garner
Dr. Paul & LaNora Honomichl, Stephen Ramp
Nova Corley, Rebecca Grantham, Katie Rose McClendon, Mary Virginia Welker
Rose Belliponni, Linda & Sam Rosso
Leila, Ramona, Amelia & Liliana Wicht
Sue Polk, Gene Polk, Lia Landrum, Andrew Landrum
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Sonya Cowen, Jeanie Sanderford, Sidnette Briscoe. Kim Smith, Kerry Helveston, Ellen Carty, Anne Love, Joyce Keller, Margaret Love
imply TeaVine held a series of Royal Teas during the month of April to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The menu, which was loaded with origins of British history, included some of the favorite foods of the Royal Family.
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Pat Vanderloo, Jo Bowden, LaVerne Finley
Ellen Carty, Kim Smith, Joyce Keller
Kerry, Helveston, Anne Love & Margaret Love, Jeanne Mavac, Ann Adelle Edwards, Mary Evelyn Brumfield, Sidnette Briscoe
Peggy Bullion, Mary Evelyn Brumfield
Anita O’Keefe, Mary Louise Caldwell, Doris Gagliano, Caryn Christensen, Margaret Territo
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Amanda Kirby, Hope Paterson, Hannah-Grace Paterson, Rebekah McMillan
500-Hour Volunteers – Mary Satterwhite, Nell Whittington, Kathy Rosenbarger, Pat Hicks; Alma Wohlhueter, Carolyn Medley, Charles Cothern
1000 & 2000-Plus Hour Volunteers – Jeanne Tutor, Jean deMaeo, Frankie Smithers, Madeline Bingham; Marie Chancellor, Cathryn Parker, Oliver Smith, Margaret & Henry Hawes, Ginger Eberling, Joan Harper
Margaret Hawes, Virginia Roe, Pat Hicks Joan Harper, Carolyn Medley
100 & 200-Hour Volunteers – Ann Mooney, Margaret Raybourn, Charles Cothern, Nadia Bojko; Donna Moerbe, Betty McDonald, Bess McDonald, Daisy Hammond, John Hammond, Vic Moerbe
esley Medical Center celebrated National Volunteer Week with an awards luncheon in honor of the 110 volunteers who serve in a variety of ways throughout the hospital. Wesley volunteers served 29,731 hours in 2010. Don “Ike” Collins received the Volunteer of the Year Award. Of Wesley’s 110 volunteers, 35 were recognized for serving more than 100+ hours each.
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Florine Collins, Judy Gill, Don H. “Ike” Collins, Keri Smith
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