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Contents April 2012

volume 7, number 2

20 Ed Thomas

Central High School’s 1954 Cotton Boll said of senior Ed Thomas, “Personality plus good looks and intellect and a musical talent that can’t be topped can only apply to one person - Ed …. He will make a name for himself wherever he goes.” That as well describes Ed today. One of six siblings, he possesses this great smile, curiosity, talent and enthusiasm that can’t be extinguished. His musical interests span the gamut from Gregorian chants to traditional classical music to what he calls “classic magnolia rock,” and rhythm and blues.

26 Sara and Don Williams

She was a young Presbyterian girl in Grand Prairie, Texas, who promised her parents she would never leave their great state - or become a Baptist. He was a young Baptist boy in Southhaven, who always loved John Wayne. When they grew up and met in Dallas, he proposed three months after they began dating. Twenty-three years of marriage and three children later, Northsiders Sara and Don Williams still laugh about their different backgrounds - and cheerfully embrace the Mississippi life they share.

Jackson Garden Club

Gardens of Madison County

The Garden Club of Jackson’s Spring Garden Tour to be held April 12 and 13, will open two homes and four of Jackson’s finest gardens. Ticket holders can visit the gardens and both houses, and have a reserved, garden lunch at one of the homes on the tour.

Welcome to the 18th annual Gardens of Madison County, celebrating gardening and outdoor living. Seven gracious homeowners throughout Madison County have opened their garden gates and will surely enchant visitors with their talents and treasures. From vegetable gardens to tropical foliage, every tourgoer will find something to inspire them. In addition, the campus of MadisonRidgeland Academy offers a tour through their very own memorial butterfly garden, Jenny’s Garden.

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WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS

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Carolyn Marie Menist/ Parker Clarkson Grunkemeyer Julie Dianne Conkin/ Brett Michael Benson Mary Cathryn McIntosh/ Lawrence Palmer Houchins Taylor Kathryn Barron/ Tyler Hinton Dixon Katherine Randolph Wood/ Alexander Mark Petrovitch

PARTIES

Virginia Lee Patton/ Hunter Ryan Evans

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Engagement Party

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Anna Michelle Robinson/ Andrew Carl Harris Madeline Elise Ward/ Randall Ryan Saxton Ellen Kinley Caldwell/ Taylor Howard Westley Newman Helen Ramsey Cruise/ Brian Carter Long

An engagement party honoring Madeline Ward and Randall Saxton was held February 25 in the home of the bride’s parents, Angela and Don Ward.

Engagement Party

Lauren Elizabeth Moore/ Matt Bartholet Natalie Elizabeth Nelson/ Michael Bradford Skipper

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An engagement party honoring Mary Kathryn Thomas and Bo Allen was held recently in the home of Don and Holly Noblitt.

A party was held recently in the home of Fred and Becky Perrett announcing the engagement of Mary Austin Tribble and Michael Ryan Jones.

An engagement party was held recently for Virginia Patton and Hunter Evans in the home of Mindy and Bill Tew.

An engagement party honoring Haley Hawsey and Taylor Smith was held recently in the home of Keith and Stacy Hawsey, parents of the bride-elect.

An engagement party was given recently for Allison Roberts and Blake Cruse in the home of Bill and Karen Clement.

Brittany Colleen Jones/ Jonathan Russell Varney

Leslie Victoria Wells/ Bradley Christian Baskin

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COLUMNS

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’Tis the Season

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Debutante Ball

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Fall Luncheon

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Jackson Federation of Women’s Clubs Fall Coffee

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Mistletoe Preview Party

Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

Food Wise Marlana Walters

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EVENTS

Engagement Party

Kristine Alison Hoskins/ James Denton Watson III

Virginia Fleming Uhrin/ Timothy Pattison Taylor Jr.

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Mississippi Society for Disabilities presented the 2011 ‘Tis the Season Gala at Duling Hall in Fondren.

Hotel Heidelberg Claudia and Robert Hauberg opened their Old Canton Road home for “Hotel Heidelberg Hop at the Haubergs’” as part of the Mississippi Museum of Art series, Dinners a la Art.

The Debutante Club of Mississippi announced the debutantes of 2011 recently at its annual presentation ball held at the Hilton Jackson.

Tri Delta Christmas Reunion The Jackson Area Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter held a Christmas reunion at the home of Dianne Hazard.

Tacky Christmas Party The seventh annual Tacky Christmas Party was held at Hal and Mal’s.

Voice of Calvary VOCM Champions, an auxiliary to support the Voice of Calvary Ministries, recently hosted a membership coffee in the Eastover home of Becky and Herb Ivison.

The Sustainer Garden Club fall luncheon was held recently at the Junior League of Jackson headquarters.

The Jackson Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual fall coffee in the home of Lynn Nejam.

The Junior League of Jackson opened the 2011 Mistletoe Marketplace with a preview gala held at the Mississippi Trade Mart.

Captains of Mississippi Tribute Dinner The Cystic Fibrosis Captains of Mississippi gala tribute dinner honoring David Russell was held recently at the Marriott Hotel.

Art Show at Gallery 119 UBS Financial Services hosted an art showing at Nunnery’s Gallery 119 recently featuring the work of Pryor Graeber and Dea Dea Baker.

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Leslie Dixon and Amy Feilds were photographed for the Gardens of Madison County by David Johnston

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That as well describes Ed today. One of six siblings, he possesses this great smile, curiosity, talent and enthusiasm that can't be extinguished. His musical interests span the gamut from Gregorian chants to traditional classical music to what he calls "classic magnolia rock," and rhythm and blues. As predicted by the Cotton Boll, Ed has met with success as a musician. After college Ed, his brother Cliff and sister Barbara gained considerable notice in the popular music world when Sam Phillips of Sun Records made discs of their songs. But Ed's music career began in childhood. Both music and the church have played significant roles in his life. The love of one has fed the other. Ed started piano lessons at St. Joseph School with Sister Mary Celestine Goff, a gifted nun with a master's degree in music. "She could have been a concert pianist with her talents," he says. Sister Celestine also taught him to play the organ, and by the age of 11, before his feet could reach the organ pedals, he was accompanying the youth choirs at St. Peter's Cathedral. About that time Mattye Hobert, another talented person who pushed him to hone his musical knowledge, solicited him to accompany the adult choir at the newly formed St. Mary's Church on Claiborne Avenue. "We did Latin, Gregorian, and old Catholic hymns."

“He has always been more than generous with his

abundant talent and made many people's lives brighter with his music.” - Shirley Geary In 1952 he reached Central High School, and for three years he was the accompanist for the high school choir. "I was privileged to work with Pop King and Leland Byler, who taught me so much about accompanying." In his junior year Ed fell in with other musicians, including Bob Karlak, Howard Jones, Richard Loper, John Stone, and Fulton Thompson, and put together a band called "The Centralaires." They played danceable Big Band music. Howard Jones reveals that during band breaks the dancers would call out Ed, who would play R&B, or what is called jump blues. "Ed was a real spark plug to play with, always full of energy and enthusiasm. He has that same spirit today." Karlak recalls, "Ed got The Centralaires our first job, playing for a dance in the cafeteria at St. Joseph School. They paid us the enormous sum of $28 to split among ourselves. We played a lot of sock hops and dances at the Y." He laughs as he recalls one incident. "Once at the Y, someone as a prank threw a bucket of water through the window which landed on the band. We made the best of it. Our next song was 'Garden in the Rain.'" Also in his junior year Ed entered the Mississippi Concerto Contest, playing Rachmaninoff's “Concerto in C Minor.” He won that contest, "by some miracle," he says, and was awarded a guest artist spot with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra as his prize. He was subsequently invited to be guest artist at the Pops Concert and played Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue.” He spent his after-school hours listening to the music of Ray Charles, Fats Domino and Joe Turner. "So much of Ray's music came right out of church

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and had a gospel feel to it. I learned to love it and attempted to write some of this music myself." After graduation from high school, Ed registered at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in the fall of 1954. He boasts, "Central gave me a good education, which made Notre Dame easier." Because he enrolled as a business major, not a music major, he was denied the position of accompanist for the Glee Club. Undaunted, he offered his services to the theatre department and got a job playing for the musicals every year he was a student there. (Phil Donahue, Ed notes, was in the theatre group while Ed was a student there.) This incredible musician wrote music everywhere he went. He recalls his first few days at Notre Dame, lonely and homesick. "I learned at N.D. that I was a Southerner, not a Northerner, and I sorely missed the food." He sat down in the student center and wrote "I'm On My Way Home," and his alltime favorite song, "Mississippi," hoping to assuage his misery. He was quite proud of the latter song and always hoped one day to see it become the state song. He has not given up that hope. Between his junior and senior years at Notre Dame, Ed dropped in on Sam Phillips of Sun Records in Memphis and played some of his songs. Impressed, Phillips asked Ed, his brother Cliff and sister Barbara, who had come to be known as "The Cliff Thomas Trio," to come to Memphis to sing their songs for him. Eventually Phillips recorded several of them. "I'm on My Way Home," and "Sorry I Lied," both hit the charts. That success led to an invitation to appear on The Dick Clark Show in Philadelphia Pa., where the trio performed "I'm On My Way Home." Cliff sang the lead, Ed and Barbara sang backup, and Ed played the piano. "I am not a great singer, and I never liked the limelight. I loved to entertain in the background." The trio continued performing in the Mississippi area for years. Along the way in the 1960s Bob McRee, Cliff and Ed opened a recording studio in Jackson where they produced numerous recordings of their songs. They also produced "Lovers Holiday," and "Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries," sung by Peggy Scott and JoJo Benson. These sold a million records, and "Mountain Berries," was nominated for a Grammy. Both have a gospel feel. Recently Notre Dame had a contest in which alumni could submit songs they had written to be recorded in a Notre Dame album. Out of 2,500 entries, "Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries," was among the 30 selected for inclusion. In 1970 Shirley Geary, choir director at St. Richard Catholic Church, sought out Ed to accompany the St. Richard choir. "What a thrill it was working with this fine musician," he says. "She was an inspiration to me and so was the choir. I wrote a Mass using Bach's ‘Brandenburg Concerto.’ I wrote the melody and words, and scored it for a four-part choir. Shirley was such an encouragement to me. I don't think I would have finished this work if it had not been for her. We sang it at the cathedral at a special service for the bishop." Geary praises Ed. "He is the most talented musician I've ever known. We shared responsibility for St. Richard's music in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Ed not only has an incredible ear for harmony, rhythm and style, he is a trained musician who reads music. He plays the piano like he owns the keyboard from the lowest bass to the highest treble. He can make the most ordinary tune come alive with his improvisations on the organ. "While at St. Richard, Ed often improvised on a familiar hymn like 'Amazing Grace' with such life and vigor that the entire congregation wanted to tap their feet and clap their hands. No one slept in church when Ed played the organ. Ed is a superb interpreter of Gospel songs in the rhythm

and blues tradition. We had such fun teaching good old Baptist hymns to a musically conservative Catholic congregation." Ed married his wife, the former Mary Evelyn Antoon from Greenwood, in 1972. They have two girls, Rebecca and Lauren, two boys, Ed III and Kevin, five grandchildren, and Zach, a rescue dog. After college, Ed put his business degree to work in the family business. "I helped start a shirt manufacturing plant in Jackson with my two first cousins, S.N. and Ernest, and my brother Clifton. The clothing manufacturing business was started by our fathers and uncles in 1954. The four of us built the business and continued it after college. We pioneered the Norman brand shirts named after my grandfather, S.N. Thomas. I traveled Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Florida." Ed remained in the garment business until his retirement in 2005. Over his adult years, Ed has continued to play for various churches in the central Mississippi area. At the request of Fr. Gerald Hurley, he became choir director and organist at St. Jude's Church in Pearl in January 2006. Finding most of his choir members had both beautiful voices and the ability to read music, he comments today, "There is such talent at that church, such talent." Ed is currently choir director at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Flowood. Fr. Hurley's admiration is apparent. "Ed is amazing. He is the most imaginative, creative, exciting music man I have ever met. He brings new meaning to all our music through his enthusiasm and soulful interpretations. His infectious optimism moves our parishioners and invites them to join in the music." In the 1970s Ed was introduced to praise music by the Life in the Spirit services of the Catholic Church. "It was there that I learned to appreciate praise music from all churches. There is a fine line between praise music and what my generation grew up with. Our songs were singable, rhythmic with a distinct melody. Today only the words are different. In my day we sang love songs to a girl. Praise music is love songs to God. My life is now playing and directing praise music at St. Paul's, which is exactly what I want to do!" "I can say with conviction," says Shirley Geary, "that Ed's life has reflected his love for God and his family. He has always been more than generous with his abundant talent and made many people's lives brighter with his music." "Overall," he says with a smile toward Mary Evelyn, "the Lord has blessed me."

LYRICS to Thomas'

"Mississippi" "Come with me to Mississippi"

That's where I long to be, Moon is shining bright, on God's children tonight. Bringing happiness, making living just right! "Come with me to Mississippi" That's where I long to be. It's a great place, better make haste People there say, "You can't find a better place" Come along with me, to Mississippi

Gold record “Love’s Holiday,” Recorded at Grits and Gravy Recording Studio in Jackson, “Pickin Wild Mountain Berries” nominated for Grammy Award Dick Clark Show, 1957, Cliff Thomas Trio

Kevin Thomas, Lauren Thomas and Robert Kalka, Edward, Lawrence and Rebecca Thomas Coco, Katie and Ed Thomas III; (seated) Mary Evelyn and Ed Thomas; (front) Mary Robinson Coco with Zack, Lewis Thomas, Cole Thomas, Thomas Coco april 2012

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SUSAN DEAVER

he was a young Presbyterian girl in Grand Prairie,

Texas, who promised her parents she would never

leave their great state - or become a Baptist. He was

a young Baptist boy in Southhaven, who always

loved John Wayne. When they grew up and met in Dallas, he proposed three months after they began dating. Twenty-three years of marriage and three children later, Northsiders Sara and Don Williams still laugh about their different backgrounds - and cheerfully embrace the Mississippi life they share.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the many things I love about Don is his

love of Mississippi

and the South. He embodies chivalry and respect for women. I am blessed to be married to him.â&#x20AC;? - Sara Williams

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(1) Sara and Don, Grand Prairie, Texas, 1988 (2) Jake and Grace, Orlando, Florida, 2011 (3) Don, Travis, Sara, Grace and Jake, Orlando, Florida, 2011 (4) Travis, Jake and Grace, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, 1994

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Both love living in northeast Sara studied political philosoJackson. All three Williams children phy at the University of Dallas attended First Presbyterian Day and considered working for the School before moving to Jackson CIA - before she met Don. She Academy. Don believes that “JA has has been a political consultant done an especially good job of workand fund-raiser for more than ing with what is excellent about our 20 years and enjoys getting children, rather than trying to fit each people together with a common student into the school’s definition of purpose to make something excellence.” And Sara agrees that happen. “Sara has a radiant “each of our children found what love for people,” says Don, “and they needed at JA,” even though it when she enters a room they was something different for each feel her love and interest. She is child. One child was a voracious someone who makes everyone reader and Eagle Scout, one was feel like they are the most especially interested in athletics, and important person in the room.” another was interested in theater Working out of her home, Sara and the arts. “JA is one big family, says it is a blessing to be able to and we are very blessed,” Sara pick causes and work with peoshares enthusiastically. “Even though ple she likes. Her children have our kids did not go to JA for K-12 like been known to say simply that most JA kids, we have felt welcomed their mom talks on the phone a and accepted.” lot. Daughter Grace, 21, a 2008 JA Don attended Ole Miss, was graduate, is now a senior at the graduated from Delta State University of Southern Mississippi, University, and moved to San studying theatre and entertainment Angelo, Texas, to work for industry management. Middle son Wrangler Jeans. His next posiTravis, 19, attends Mississippi Gulf tion, with Pepsi, took him to Coast Community College, where he Dallas. After Don and Sara were is studying business and playing married and had one child in Don, Travis and Sara at the Mississippi Bowl, 2011. football. Youngest son Jake, 17, is a Austin, Pepsi moved them to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College versus Blinn College junior at Jackson Academy, where New Orleans, where their second child was born, and then to Jackson, where their alike. This was easily explained, shares Don, because he plays football. Don and Sara serve as directors of special events on third child was born. Deciding to stay in Jackson to members of his family had married members of the raise their family was an easy choice, but it meant a job family they lived closest to while growing up. Don’s the JA Booster Club board and this year will co-chair change for Don, who is currently the business devel- grandfather married the girl next door, and his grand- the annual JA Raiders in Blue on April 16. “Being this opment director for Highlands Management Group. mother married the boy next door - in the same family. year’s chairmen of Raiders in Blue annual fund-raiser is “The people he works with share our same values,” “The great things about Mississippi are conversations, just one way for us to give back to JA,” says Don. “The explains Sara. Business partner Ron Guins describes connections and family,” declares Sara. “One of the funds raised will help support the athletic activities of Don as the consummate professional and a great many things I love about Don is his love of Mississippi all the teams at JA.” “Sara and Don Williams are a very valued family at asset to the company. Guins says their families have and the South. He embodies chivalry and respect for JA,” says JA President and CEO Peter Jernberg. “As become close and that “Don and Sara are great women. I am blessed to be married to him.” parents they not only love and are Christians, and just live it every committed to their children but are day.” encouragers to those around them. Both Don and Sara enjoy They have a genuine spirit of service sharing the story of Sara’s first to others as reflected in their leadervisit to Mississippi, many years ship of this very important JA athletic ago. They were planning to fund-raiser, Raiders in Blue. We at attend Don’s cousin’s wedding, Jackson Academy are grateful to in Calhoun County. Even though have their leadership for this very it was a family wedding, Don important event.” and Sara had not received a The family attends First Baptist printed invitation, and Sara did Church in Jackson, where both Sara not understand how they could and Don are members of the sanctupossibly attend without this. So ary choir. Sara serves with the Buried Don had to explain to her what Treasures Prison Ministry and Don many Mississippians already serves as a deacon. For the past know - in small towns, the wedthree years, Sara worked with a ding is announced in the local group of teen girls and Don worked paper, and everyone is invited with a group of teen boys on Sunday to attend. As expected, the evenings. The couple have also cocousin’s wedding and reception taught a Sunday school discipleship went smoothly. However, Sara class for a number of years, with Lee couldn’t help but notice - and and Mary Ann Cope, and Buddy and confide to Don - that everyone - Don Williams Linda Huff. “It has been such a blessin his family looked very much

“You are never at a point where all the storms are behind you. The real

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is looking up and seeing God’s hand in the storm, to help you through. You really see God working then.”

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“Sara has a radiant for people, and when she enters a room they feel her love and interest. She is someone who makes everyone feel like they are the most important person in the room.” - Don Williams ing to see these couples have children and minister to one another,” shares Sara. Linda Huff states that “Don is a wonderful, committed Bible teacher and Sara is the ultimate hostess and party planner. Together they are a terrific team and relate so well to the young couples. They love their children and are fun to be around.” Sara traveled to Peru with Grace and Travis upon their high school graduations for an annual First Baptist medical mission and evangelism trip, which involves camping and hiking to a village located at an altitude of 16,000 feet. Sara, who does not like heights, explains that this has been a very real example for her of great risk and great reward. She believes these trips have been a great joy for each of her children and plans on attending again, once Jake graduates from JA next year. “You feel alive when you help others,” insists Sara. When her children are feeling bad about something she often tells them to “go do something for someone else….get your focus off of yourself.” Sara serves on the board of the Junior League of Jackson’s Keystone Fund and also served on the original board of the Mississippi Children’s Museum, before the Junior League of Jackson took over the project. “Seeing the original vision for the children’s museum come to fruition last year was one of the most amazing things,” exclaims Sara. “When a group of committed women of the junior league come together with determination and purpose, a world-class children’s museum is the result. I am blessed to have been a part of making that happen.” Susan Garrard, executive director of the children’s

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museum describes Sara as a very committed volunteer for the Mississippi Children’s Museum and the Junior League of Jackson. “Sara has been such an important part of the team of people that made the museum come to life,” explains Garrard. “The wonderful thing about her is that she does what is required without any fanfare and always with a smile. Her service this year as the chairman of the Junior League of Jackson’s Museum Mission Control during our first year of operations has definitely been an adventure and one that she has handled with grace and ease. We will always be grateful to her for her commitment to the children of our community through the museum project.” Joyce and Oscar Miskelly are longtime friends of Sara and Don. Joyce describes Sara as “the definition of a true friend, one who sticks with you through the good times and tough times,” and shares that “God has blessed Sara with many talents and gifts that she uses for His glory.” Oscar believes that “Great communities are made up of great people who give selflessly of themselves. Don and Sara are those kind of people. They are both strong leaders but have true servant hearts. It’s been said, if you want something done give it to the busiest person in town and that is certainly true of them.” “Life is a journey, with lots of stops and turns,” insists Don. “We have had our bumps along the way, like everyone else, but there are no regrets. It has been a great journey, and a testimony to God’s grace. You are never at a point where all the storms are behind you,” he continues. “The real challenge is looking up and seeing God’s hand in the storm, to help you through. You really see God working then.”

raiDers in blue April 16, 2012

Morning Tennis tournament afternoon Golf tournament evening Burgers & Blues dinner Jackson Country Club Dinner is $75 per couple. The evening will include a blues band and an auction.

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Most gardeners are just like Mary. So enthralled with their own flowering blossoms in the spring, that you’d never guess what could make them so contrary at other times of the year. However, long before the blooms, gardeners meet a plethora of challenges - the right amount of sun, water drainage problems and oh, the dreaded weeds. The Garden Club of Jackson’s Spring Garden Tour to be held April 12 and 13, 2012, will open two homes and four of Jackson’s finest gardens. Ticket holders can visit the gardens and both houses, and have a reserved, garden lunch at one of the homes on the tour. As a separate highlight, a limited number of ticket holders will get a chance to discuss garden challenges and triumphs with renowned Southern gardener, Troy Marden. The in-garden discussion will be held in Charlotte and Richard McNeel’s garden on the afternoon of April 12. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Stewpot Community Services and Habitat for Humanity Metro Jackson.

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Mary Ann and Anky Petro A mong this year’s selections of gardens and homes is Swan Lake, with its cascading terraces. The home of Mary Ann and Anky Petro is located less than a mile from the Pearl River in the Eastover subdivision. There are natural views overlooking the two-acre lake formed to drain swampland along the floodplain. The home was constructed in 1988 with floor-to-ceiling windows to bring in abundant, natural light. The one-room-deep structure overlooks the gardens, giving the effect of living in a glass house. Vines of wisteria and antique roses frame Swan Lake’s brick walks that lead to the English garden where there are more than a hundred different perennials, annuals, bulbs, roses and herbs spilling over the paths down to the lake. The Petros’ garden has the distinction of being the first from Jackson added to the Archive of American Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution which began as a Garden Club of America Collection.

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Joy and Bill Aden Another significant home and garden on the spring tour is that of Joy and Bill Aden. The Eastover home has an open plan with a great room and a French vaulted dining room with a mirrored ceiling. In the kitchen are thick antique heart pine floors, antique cypress doors and there is a sunroom with pickled pecky cypress walls. The Aden home was designed by architectural designer Frank Tindall and built by Fred Craig and Louis Wilkinson. At the Aden home, three levels of terraces are connected by paved bluestone paths leading to a pool flanked by draping blue rug junipers and by G.G. Gerbing and George Tabor azaleas. A low, curved wall gently frames the landscape where splashes of color from spring plantings show off pink and white azaleas, white dogwoods with pansies, jonquils, narcissus and tulips. In the summer the bedding plants change to red dragon-wing begonias and red geraniums. The landscape design is the culmination of years of work by various landscape architects and designers including Wiley Jones, Carter Brown, Jim Hitt and Draven McCall.

Donna and Jim Barksdale The Two Sisters Garden, begun in 1999, is a private, three-acre expanse of flowering color and meandering shade underneath a stand of loblolly pines and hardwoods. Located off Meadowbrook Road in the gated residential neighborhood of Meadowbrook Highlands, “the garden was created by the two sisters as a place of refuge and quiet,” said garden designer Allen Burrows, who has worked to create the garden and has said it is still in progress. With some pines more than a hundred years old, the emphasis is on native plants and naturalistic planting. The garden emphasizes the use of flowing water, Burrows said, and provides homes for Brown-headed Nuthatches and Pine Warblers. There are more than a quarter mile of mulched and maintained trails following the tradition of a “shrub ramble” with winding nonsensical paths and no clear destinations. It is possible for several people to wander the paths and not know there are others in the garden, he said. Burrows also emphasizes very few chemicals are used, no insecticides and no fungicides.

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Elta and Jim Johnston The fourth garden on the tour is the woodland garden of Elta and Jim Johnston. Built in the 1950s by Elta’s parents, and with the help of landscape architect Carter Brown, the 3.5 acre hardwood forest was left in its natural state with multiple drainage creeks and steep ravines. The Johnstons bought the property in Woodland Hills in 2002, cleaned out thickets and poison ivy and, with the guidance of Robert Poore, paths, bridges and a gazebo were added to “tame” the woods. Near the house is a cutting garden, with a work area at the back of the property for composting. “Now that the garden is mostly established, I am able to provide all routine maintenance myself, and greatly enjoy my time spent in the woods, immersed in this beautiful natural setting,” said Jim, a retired Jackson physician.

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The Garden Club of Jackson, a member club of the Garden Club of America, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. Through the generous support of its projects, it has been able to contribute to new garden spaces and to renovations of historic Jackson landmark gardens including The Oaks, Mynelle Gardens, The Cedars, the Welty Garden, Greenwood Cemetery, the Mississippi Museum of Art, and the Mississippi Children’s Museum. Tickets for the Garden Club of Jackson’s Home and Garden Tour on April 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are available online or by phone. The cost of a ticket will be $20, a tour with lunch will be $35 and will be served in the home and garden of Charlotte and Tom Turner, across the drive from the Two Sisters Garden. Tickets for the garden party with Troy Marden to be held Thursday, April 12 from 4 to 6 p.m., will be $50 and include wine and nibbles and a garden commentary. (The McNeels’ garden is not on the regular tour – a bonus garden.) For more information, contact this year’s tour chair, Marsha Cannon at 601-946-8455 or Sarah Buffington for ticket sales, 601-946-4928 or by e-mail: syb615@aol.com. For online information and ticket sales, refer to the club’s Web site: www.gardenclubofjackson.com. april 2012

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Tennis AdvAnTAge U S T A

P R O F E S S I O N A L

Women’s Tennis C O M E S

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by JENNY MARKOW

he USTA 2012 $25,000 Women’s Challenger is coming to town April 1-8, and you don’t want to miss the chance to catch a rising star. All events will be held at River Hills Tennis Club, matches and special events are open to the general public and they are all free. What more could the tennis enthusiasts on the Northside ask for? For the last 13 years, River Hills has hosted the USTA Pro Circuit event, and year 14 promises to be the best yet. Last year, Dave Randall, director of tennis for River Hills, along with Michael Thomas and Miriam Koury with Catholic Charities got together to see if they could work something out. Catholic Charities had been in the market for a tennis tournament to work with; Randall wanted a local charity to benefit, and the rest is history. Koury is the development specialist for Catholic Charities, “When Catholic Charities and River Hills came together, it was like two pieces of a puzzle fitting together. It worked. The relationship has been beneficial for both organizations and each year the tournament will grow. This tournament is open to the public and through its financial success it benefits all those in need in our community … so while bringing professional tennis to the forefront in Mississippi, we are also bringing help and hope to those in distress.”

The center has 24 programs within a 65 county area in Mississippi that are serviced. All of the programs focus on families in need. Race and religion play no role at all in who is cared for. According to Catholic Charities Development Director Michael Thomas, Honorary Tournament Chairman Peter Koury was instrumental in getting St. Dominic’s on board to be the title sponsor. Now in their second year as title sponsor, St. Dominic’s feels strongly about all the programs that Catholic Charities runs. “St. Dominic’s values its longstanding relationship with Catholic Charities and the River Hills Club in sponsoring outstanding programs such as the USTA Women’s Challenger to improve the health of women and Mississippi families,” said Paul Arrington, a vice president at St. Dominic’s. St. Dominic’s (www.stdom.com) is a faith-based non-profit health system providing a Christian ministry of healing in the greater Jackson community for 65 years. As a Christian ministry of healing, St. Dominic’s is committed to the total well-being of its patients – caring for the mind, body and spirit. The Dominican Sisters came to Jackson in 1946 in response to a community need for choice and access to hospital care. Today, we continue our vision to respond to the needs of our community through our many subsidiaries and outreach pro-

grams including offering a range of quality health and wellness programs. The week plans to be an exciting one for tennis enthusiasts across the area. The tournament committee has worked hard and they have some great special events planned. On Monday morning, there will be a free ladies clinic and a Pro/Am match at 4 p.m. The amateurs playing are mostly physicians from St. Dominic’s. It’s always a treat to watch this. On Tuesday, there will be a Meet the Player party at 4 p.m., followed by a chef’s cookoff between the St. Dominic chef and River Hills chef; now that ought to be fun. Wednesday afternoon the Tri-County CTA is sponsoring a kids day for the children from the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Jackson. During the margarita party at 6 p.m., the Mississippi Boychoir will sing. After enjoying some margaritas you can head over to the spa for some relaxation. The Girl Scouts from the Jackson area will be at the tournament on Thursday afternoon. They will enjoy some on court activities, a Q&A with one of the pros, and watch the feature match. The weekend will be full of good tennis, with the doubles finals on Saturday morning and the singles finals on Sunday afternoon. As in the past, there will also be a local flair during the competition. Ellie Yates has received a wild card in singles in the main draw. Yates and Courtenay

Ellie Yates, a senior at Jackson Academy, has received a wild-card spot into the main draw of the USTA $25,000 Women’s Challenger.

Jackson junior player Bray Koury has received a wild-card spot in the qualifying round of the USTA $25,000 Women’s Challenger.

River Hills Tennis Pro Courtenay Chapman Middleton received a wild-card into the main draw for the USTA $25,000 Women’s Challenger.

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Tennis AdvAnTAge Middleton are in the main draw doubles wild-card spot and juniors Bray Koury and Pauline Causey received qualifying wild-card spots. Please make your plans to come to River Hills to watch some fantastic professional tennis, to support Catholic Charities, and enjoy the wonderful special events planned. For more information and a complete line up of tennis matches and extra events, go to www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org. USTA League Mixed Doubles for adults and seniors is on the horizon, and so is the Tri-County CTA ladies combo doubles day league. Both of these programs are tremendously successful in the area and are lots of fun. USTA League Mixed Doubles is a great time to grab someone of the opposite sex and join a team. “Over the last few years, we have experienced growth in our mixed doubles participation, people are finding out just how much fun it is to play against the opposite sex,” says area coordinator, Lesley Mosby. “Last year, our growth was in

the senior division, which proves, you are never too old to play tennis,” says Mosby. In addition to the mixed doubles league, the Tri-County CTA also sponsors a ladies combo day league and Angie Deleon is the coordinator for this program. “Last year was the inaugural year for our ladies combo league and it was very well received. The CTA really felt there was a need for something just for the area ladies, and with more than 230 participants it was determined a success,” continues Deleon. Both leagues will run this summer, with sign up beginning in early April. For USTA League Mixed Doubles, contact Mosby at jacksontennisleagues@gmail.com and for the ladies combo day league, contact Deleon at angie@cytecsys.com. The spring season for USTA Junior Team Tennis is in full swing. Even though many of the players from the Northside play tennis for their high school teams during the spring, Angie Deleon reports there has been a large increase in participation

Planning an event the size of the upcoming Challenger is a lot of work. The core group planning the special events is (Back L-R) Kathy Woodell, Miriam Koury and Chryssie Ward; (Front L-R) River Hills General Manager Cary Spence, Director of Tennis Dave Randall, Vice President of Business Development at St. Dominic’s Paul Arrington and Director of Business Development Keith Buchanan

Dr. Ike Aultman has to “bend those knees” to scoop up a shot from the 2011 Pro AM event during the $25,000 Women’s Challenger.

Stretching out for a shot from one of the touring pros during the 2011 Pro AM event during the Challenger is Dr. Clay Hayes.

from the 2011 spring season, with 22 teams and more than 260 participants. “We are very encouraged to see more juniors out on the courts playing team tennis. We feel one of the reasons for this growth is because of our area tennis professionals encouraging their juniors to play USTA JTT. The 10 and under initiative has also brought more juniors into our program,” reports Deleon. Whether your child is a veteran on the courts or a total novice, there is a team for them to play on. Last summer, the weekly matches were moved to Friday nights and it was a huge success. So, matches will again be on Friday nights. Play will begin in early June and run through mid-July followed by the BankPlus/USTA Junior Team Tennis State Championship held in Jackson, July 27-28. All teams are coed; all you need are three girls and three boys to make a team. Levels of play are 10 and under intermediate and advanced, and 12s-18s, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels avail-

Pro AM physicians group

Local junior player, Pauline Causey has received a wild-card spot into the qualifying round of the Women’s Challenger

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Tennis AdvAnTAge able. Registration will open April 15. In addition to play every Friday night, teams will enjoy complimentary pizza and Pepsi after each match. If your child isn’t playing now, get ready for the summer league by coming to Bridges Tennis Center April 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., for the second annual Tennis Night in America youth registration night. This is a free event, children of all ages are invited. The night will be full of games, prizes, food and an exhibition match. Juniors can register for summer league tennis also on that night. Fun for the whole family. You won’t want to miss this great tennis event. “We have seen a tremendous increase in our junior team tennis over the last few years,” reports area coordinator Angie Deleon. “Kids really enjoy playing tennis on a team and it also helps improve their game. The more you play, the better you get,” continues Deleon. For all details about playing, contact Angie at angie@cytecys.com. As always, for all of your tennis questions, go to www.facebook.com or our Facebook page, USTA Mississippi. Get your rackets ready to enjoy a spring full of tennis.

The USTA $25,000 Women’s Challenger will be held at River Hills for the 14th year in a row. The event will be a week-long professional women’s championship.

The River Hills pros worked with area ladies during the 2011 $25,000 Women’s Challenger. There will be a free clinic held on Monday morning during the upcoming Challenger.

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FoodWISE

ENTER THE EVERYDAY GOURMET’S

CUPCAKE CONTEST WIN AN ANNIEGLASS CAKE PLATE

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s the twins’ third birthday approaches, I am forced to make a major decision: cake or cupcakes? I struggle with the choice more than I should because baking is not my strongest area in the kitchen. My admitted weakness is further exacerbated by knowing the children must have something to support a candle and that the party guests are expecting some type of cake topped with icing to make the party legitimate. After about 30 seconds of over analyzing my phobia of baking, I choose cupcakes. In trying to make a decision on the appropri-

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M A R L A N A WA LT E R S

ate dessert to serve at the children’s birthday party, I conclude there are two types of people: bakers and cooks. While people may have skills to suit both categories, I believe that bakers can be good cooks, but good cooks are often lousy bakers. The rationale for my theory is based on profiling characteristics of people I know and level of culinary skill as it correlates to their personality. My observations are by no means scientific. Bakers: precise cooks using exact measurements, timing and procedures to create uniform results in baked goods - not to be con-

Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

fused with someone that opens a box of cake mix and adds a couple of eggs. True bakers weigh ingredients and take into consideration altitude and humidity as factors in the outcome of their labor. Other characteristics include: 1. Ability to read and follow directions – before attempting assembly. This quality applies not only to baking, but other tasks as well; 2. Punctual – If you were to ask someone who is habitually late if they are a baker, I will bet you a pound of sugar they are not; 3. Perfectionist – No self-respecting baker would settle for anything less than a perfect pâté á Choux (cream puff), soufflé or pain de mie (French bread); 4. Neat – Spices are organized alphabetically. I can only assume they have an organized sock drawer too; 5. Cautious – make complete stops at every stop sign. Bakers are better drivers because they are on high alert for potential rouge motorists that do not obey traffic rules. Bakers are special people – patient, detail oriented and consistent. If you have never tried baking, but feel like the list describes your personality – you might be the next great baker. Cooks on the other hand, are much more fun to talk to at a dinner party. They tend to roll with the flow, are much less rigid in the kitchen and give balance (in addition to the main course) to the baking population. Cooks: well versed in the areas of frying, roasting and sautéing. Their skills are best accentuated on the stovetop and are not restricted by the use of recipes as they thrive under pressure.

FoodWISE wannabe baker, I sought the help of the ultimate baker, Martha Stewart, for inspiration for my Twin Chocolate Cupcakes – Dutch Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Meringue Buttercream Frosting.

Dutch Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients 1 ¼ cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 ½ cups sugar 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1 ¼ cup warm water 1 ¼ cup buttermilk ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 ¼ Neilson Massey pure vanilla extract Other common attributes of a cook include: 1. Competitive – they use the recipes of others as an opportunity to make their version taste even better; 2. Procrastinator – have a genuine desire to make homemade cinnamon rolls, but haven’t gotten around to it; 3. Resourceful – adapt quickly to change; no pasta in the pantry, no problem – they use rice instead; 4. Messy – organized chaos can best describe a good cook. While their spice drawer may not be organized by name, they can find a pinch of nutmeg when they need it. Their sock drawer is a different matter and good cooks will often wear mismatched items because they are late for an appointment; 5. Risk taker – oftentimes speeders and violators of posted 30 minute parking notices. Whenever I am in traffic court, I have the opportunity to visit with many great cooks. After realizing my personal weakness in the kitchen, I have decided to make an effort to be a better baker. There is no reason people who love to cook can’t be great bakers. Just to prove it, we’re hosting a cupcake baking contest to bring out the baker in all of us. The cupcake contest will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 20 at the Pear Orchard location of The Everyday Gourmet in Jackson. Bring a batch of your homemade cupcakes and we will award one lucky person (who will no doubt arrive early and dressed to perfection) an Annieglass cake plate. In the meantime, I will be focused on improving my own baking skills with a little practice making double batches of chocolate cupcakes to celebrate Maris and Heath’s birthday. Since I fall into the category of being a cook and a

Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Using stand mixer with whip attachment on medium to low speed, combine cocoa, flour, sugar baking soda, baking powder and salt. Slowly add eggs, yolk, water, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Mix until smooth, two to three minutes. Line two muffin tins with cupcake liners. Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling about halfway. Bake cupcakes 10 minutes, rotate and continue to cook another eight to 10 minutes or until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing

cupcakes from tin. Cupcakes should be completely cooled before frosting.

Chocolate Meringue Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1 ½ cups sugar 6 large egg whites Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 pound unsalted butter, cubed and room temperature 1 teaspoon Neilson Massey pure vanilla extract 5 ½ ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and completely cooled Directions Combine sugar, egg whites and salt in double boiler over simmering heat. Whisk two to three minutes until whites are warm to the touch and sugar is dissolved. Transfer to stand mixer with whip attachment and beat on low until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat on medium high speed for 10 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form and mixture is cooled completely. Reduce speed to medium low and add butter two tablespoons of butter at time, beating continually to incorporate fully after each addition. After butter is fully incorporated, add vanilla and chocolate. Switch from whip to paddle attachment and beat on lowest speed for five minutes to reduce air bubbles. Icing may be piped onto cupcakes using a large tip and pasty bag filled with icing.

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2012 Gardens of Madison County

W ELCOME

TO OUR

18 TH A NNUAL T OUR

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the 18th annual Gardens of Madison County and invite you to join us in celebrating gardening and outdoor living. Seven gracious homeowners throughout Madison County have opened their garden gates and will surely enchant us with their talents and treasures. From vegetable gardens to tropical foliage, every tour goer will find something to inspire them. In addition, the campus of MadisonRidgeland Academy offers a tour through our very own memorial butterfly garden, Jenny's Garden. In this lovely garden you'll find roses and Carolina jessamine, asters, lantana, and other plants. You won't want to miss any of these 8 spectacular stops along the way. A heartfelt thank you goes to our corporate sponsors, community partners, and homeowners. Their generosity, along with the tireless efforts of our dedicated steering committee, volunteers, and support staff at MadisonRidgeland Academy have all made this event possible. We have enjoyed every moment working with you! Finally, we are proud of our student body and hopeful that each child will be touched positively by the outpouring of support from our loving community. Psalms 90:17 says, "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands - O prosper the work of our hands." To this end, we lift our prayers for a prosperous weekend and promising future at MRA!

Leslie Dixon and Amy Feild

Pictured: Leslie Dixon, Amy Feild, Sims Dixon (3rd), Annie Hall Feild (K3), Mary Reid Dixon (8th), Graham Felid (4th)

2012 Gardens of Madison County Chairs

SCHEDULE Saturday, May 5, 2012 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Gardens open for tours. Gardens Market open 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Clinton Streeter from Garden Works “Effective Water Gardening and Landscaping Tips” at the home of Fran Finch 121 Sawbridge Drive, Dinsmor 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Laurie Parker, Artist, Writer, & Gardener 11:00-11:30 “Laurie Parker Presents Garden Alphabet” 11:30-1:00 book signing at the home of Connie & John Bush 548 Heatherstone Court, Heatherstone Grab a lunch at the Garden Café 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Patratones at Jenny’s Garden

EVENTS

2:00 – 3:00p.m. Trey Denton, Golf Presentation “Tee Time” at the home of Cindy and Chuck Bell 111 Johnstone Drive, Johnstone

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Joe Mac Hudspeth, Jr., Photographer “Return to the Southern Wild” book signing at the home of Karen & Cecil Harper 169 Way’s Way, Sundial

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. B.C. Rogers from Persnickety Kitchens Cooking Demonstration at the home of Barbara & Jeff Summers 15 Twelve Oaks Place, Twelve Oaks

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Chef Matthew Sheeter from Viking Cooking School Cooking Demonstration at the home of Dr. H.C. & Miriam Ethridge 142 Sundown Road, Sundial

Sunday, May 6, 2012

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Dr. Clark Ethridge on his personal Big Green Egg along with Tommy Stallings from Madison Fireplace & Patio Cooking Demonstration at the home of Dr. Clark & Jana Ethridge 173 St. Ives, St. Ives

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gardens open for tours. 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Kathy Smith from Jerry’s Flowers & Gifts “Practical Flower Arranging” at the home of Karen & Cecil Harper 169 Way’s Way, Sundial

TICKET INFORMATION Admission: $15.00 Your ticket provides admission to all events. Tickets may be prepurchased at MRA for $12.00 each or $10.00 each for groups of 10 or more. Senior Citizen tickets are $10.00 each. Children’s tickets (12 years and under) are $5.00 each. Tickets may also be purchased on the event weekend at any of the tour homes or on the MRA campus. Call 601-856-4455 or visit www.mragardens.com for more information. 50

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• Libby Story

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Libby Story is a direct reflection of our owner, Libby McRight, and her love of found materials and her creative spirit. Our goal is to provide new, vintage and recycled goods in such a way that our customers can express themselves and their style, all while having the satisfaction of knowing the outfit they've created with us is as unique as they are. Upon visiting our stores, you'll find them brimming with the same joy of individuality and character as the products and experience we provide. Come visit us, at our Ridgeland or Starkville location, or online at libbystory.com.

• BankPlus BankPlus was established in Belzoni, Mississippi in 1909 and has since grown to over 60 bank offices in 33 Mississippi communities. BankPlus is committed to each of the communities we serve, including right here in Madison County. At BankPlus, we are proud to partner with Madison-Ridgeland Academy as a sponsor of The Gardens of Madison County. In addition to a commitment to community, BankPlus offers cutting-edge services and products coupled with the best in customer service and customer care, including the following: · 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.weekday drive-thru hours and Saturday hours at many BankPlus offices · Free online banking and bill pay · BankPlus2Go mobile banking via a web enabled cell phone or our mobile banking apps · Business Suite featuring unique business products and services For additional information, please visit us at one of our bank offices or online at www.BankPlus.net.

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Ergon is the Greek word for work. And work is exactly what they do in every aspect of their day, in every business that makes up Ergon. Once again, the Ergon family is working with MRA to support our educational efforts, and as always, we appreciate their involvement. There are a number of companies that make up the Ergon business family and a number of MRA patrons who work with those companies.

• The Farese Group The Farese Group specializes in providing retirement planning services for those employed and retired from telecommunications and utility companies. Their specialization allows them to have a knowledgeable and thorough understanding of companies’ pension, savings, and retirement plans. As an independent financial services company, The Farese Group’s primary focus is to strive to provide their clients with an unparalleled level of service. Since first opening in 2001, the company has grown to service more than 300 families in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. In the past few years, The Farese Group has expanded their footprint by opening branches in Little Rock, Arkansas and Covington, Louisiana. The Farese Group is committed to helping the community in which they live and work, and is honored to help sponsor the Gardens of Madison County 2012. Paxton Farese and his wife, Christie, have two daughters attending MRA, Lucie (3rd grade) and Mary Manning (1st grade). Registered Representatives offer securities through Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Financial Advisors offer advisory services through Securities America Advisors, Inc. The Farese Group, LLC and the Securities America companies are separate entities.

• Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals is a Madison, MS based pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing and promoting products for the primary care, pediatric, and pain management specialties. Hawthorn recently received FDA approval on two new products,Zutripro™ (hydrocodone bitartrate,chlorpheniramine maleate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) Oral Solution and Rezira (hydrocodone bitartrate and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) Oral Solution. To find out more information on these products, please visit www.zutripro.com and www.rezira.com. Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals is proud to support Madison-Ridgeland Academy.

• Koko FitClub Welcome to KoKo FitClub–Home of the amazing KoKo Smartraining system! KoKo’s patented technology plans your every workout, customizes every exercise precisely for your body and your goals, and then coaches you every step of the way! Plus, KoKo automatically adapts to your progress, so no two workouts are ever the same! Your body stays challenged, and you stay motivated! No thinking. No figuring out what to do! No boredom! Personal training at a fraction of the cost, in a fraction of the time! Real Results in 30 minutes or less! Open in 2 local locations! Ridgeland and Flowood. Come in for your personal fitness assessment today!

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MadCAAP (Madison Countians Allied Against Poverty) is a non-profit organization located in Canton, MS that for the last 26 has been dedicated to assisting those living in poverty in Madison County. We provide food, clothing, and help with housing, but MadCAAP goes beyond immediate needs, offering educational programs that teach and inspire impoverished people to make better lives for themselves. In a typical year through MadCAAP: 350 attend educational classes, 5,200 families receive food, 102 families receive emergency assistance, 65 housing repairs are completed, 682 children receive school supplies and back packs, 211 children receive school uniforms, 1193 children are adopted for Christmas, 750 families receive Thanksgiving dinner and one family moves from unsafe, barely liveable housing to a new Krista Cottage.

• MississippiHorses.Org Mississippihorses.org is a website dedicated to the rescue and adoption of abused, neglected and abandoned horses throughout the state. The network has been responsible for rescuing over 100 horses and works with local law enforcement and the Mississippi Animal Rescue League to make sure these wonderful and noble animals have a chance to flourish in a loving and safe environment. Visit the website to learn more about how you can help.

• Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Committed to Serving Our Profession and Community Founded in 1984, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center is Mississippi's first, full- service orthopaedic specialty practice and remains the state's leading provider of orthopaedic care. We now have fourteen board-certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic specialists on staff. Mississippi Sports Medicine is uniquely qualified to treat orthopaedic problems and athletic injuries with sub-specialized expertise utilizing the latest procedures and stateof-the art technologies and equipment to guide patients through rehabilitation to complete recovery - all under one roof. At Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, our service to our profession and community, including Mississippi high schools, colleges, coaches and athletes is the most important factor to our clinic. We have offered physicians and trainers on site to area high schools for years at no cost. We take care of injured athletes and anyone with an orthopaedic problem. Visit www.msmoc.com for details about our practice.

• The Northside Sun The Northside Sun, founded 45 years ago, is a weekly newspaper covering north Jackson and south Madison County. With 11,000 subscribers and a readership of more than 35,000, it is one of the largest weekly newspapers in the state. It has won multiple state awards including first place for general excellence, best editorials, and best advertising. The Sun holds a unique and favored place in the metro-area, as it is the first source for detailed, objective and layered coverage of community issues and social news and events with a local focus. Sincere, community, family, local, upbeat, a good neighbor - that's the Northside Sun! The Northside Sun Magazine is s a full color, glossy magazine that beautifully illustrates the people who make our city a wonderful place to live, work, eat, play and enjoy the arts. The Sun Magazine publishes monthly and is available at no charge through rack distribution and upscale businesses in Northeast Jackson, Madison, Brandon, and the reservoir area.

• Piggly Wiggly The Piggly Wiggly owns and operates eight convenient locations in Jackson, Canton, Brookhaven and Pickens. The Piggly Wiggly is a full service grocery store with the ability to meet all of your family’s needs. The Piggly Wiggly is locally owned and operated by Mrs. Harrell G. Rushing. Mrs. Rushing has two grandchildren at MRA - Rush in 2nd grade and Ryder in K5. Mrs. Rushing's daughter, Kris Bland, is an MRA graduate and they are happy to continue their support of MRA and The Gardens of Madison County. april 2012

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• Smart Smile Dr. Britton Montgomery opened SmartSmile Orthodontics to serve the orthodontic needs in Madison, Mississippi, and the surrounding communities. SmartSmile Orthodontics offers braces and other orthodontic treatment for children and adults. SmartSmile Orthodontics was named 2011 Family Favorite by Parent & Kids Magazine. Dr. Montgomery graduated from UMC School of Dentistry magna cum laude and was selected as a member of the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Following dental school, Dr. Montgomery received a certificate in advanced general dentistry at UMC School of Dentistry and completed a residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, earning a master's of science degree in dentistry, at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Montgomery and her husband, Chad, have two children, Mary Alex, age 4 (attends K4 at MRA) and Gates, age 2. SmartSmile Orthodontics is committed to helping the community and is honored to sponsor the Gardens of Madison County. For more information please visit www.smartsmileorthodontics.com.

• Southern Farm Bureau In these uncertain times, it’s good to know that there are still a few things you can count on – things like the strength and security of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. We’re experts in Auto, Home, and Life insurance, and our agents are here to stay. Through thick and thin, you can count on our team to meet your needs. Get real coverage, and real service, from real people. Get Farm Bureau Insurance.

• Trustmark Trustmark is a Mississippi based financial services company that has been serving communities throughout the state for well over 100 years. In addition, through direct support with "hands on" work teams, personal involvement on boards, and trusted professional advice, Trustmark helps provide our communities a better quality of life.They offer financial services for individuals, businesses and government that range from checking accounts to investment advice. Trustmark has been a faithful supporter of the Gardens of Madison County as well as many other MRA events. As they become young adults, our children represent future leaders of our businesses and our communities. And, they are another resource that Trustmark strives to support and develop in the communities they serve. We appreciate Trustmark's support in our school and our own community.

• University of Mississippi Health Care University of Mississippi Health Care (UMHC) represents the patient care mission of University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). UMHC consists of five hospitals, along with University Physicians—Mississippi’s largest multispecialty medical practice. University Physicians was voted one of Mississippi Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work in Mississippi” two years in a row. More than 130 University physicians were named Best Doctors in 2011. Our hospitals, including Batson Children’s Hospital, serve more than 29,000 inpatients annually. We offer comprehensive and specialized care in areas such as heart, cancer, pediatrics, trauma, stroke, obstetrics, orthopaedics and more. UMHC is also part of the state’s only Academic Medical Center, where education, research and patient care help advance the health of all Mississippians. To make an appointment, call 888-815-2005 or visit www.umhc.comey are another resource that Trustmark strives to support and develop in the communiti

• USA Pawn & Jewelry USA Pawn & Jewelry is Mississippi’s largest, premier pawn store operation with six locations. They are family-owned and have been serving central Mississippi since 1991. USA Pawn & Jewelry is one of the largest buyers of precious metals in the state. If you have any old gold, silver or platinum jewelry, gold or silver coins, USA Pawn & Jewelry will pay cash for it. The company is licensed by the Mississippi Dept. of Banking and Consumer Finance. The USA Pawn & Jewelry family boasts three graduates and five more future alumni enrolled at MRA. Go Patriots! www.usapawn.ms 54

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Garden Party Held at the home of Cathy and Jim Robertson

RA’s 18th annual Garden Party will be held Friday, May 4th, at the lovely home of Cathy and Jim Robertson. The Robertson’s home is an Italianate Tuscan structure built in the 25 acre Chenal Development of the Mannsdale Historic District. The home is a culmination of ideas inspired by their travels to Texas and Southern California. The desired end result was given to Architect Tim Taylor and built by Jamie Strickland and Cherry Deddens. Guests will feel as if they have been transported to a vacation resort, as they walk the grounds of the Robertson’s four acre estate. The main house opens onto a loggia which includes an outdoor fire place, a living area and an outdoor kitchen. Other smaller dwellings including an exercise room, a study, guest quarters and a pool house are attached by covered breezeways, creating a feeling of being connected to the entire area which provides a unique and inviting horseshoe shape.

The focal point of this inspired space is the pool, built by CPS Pools, that includes fiber optic laminars which stream several arches of water that light up and change colors. Cathy & Jim felt that nothing was more intriguing to the eye than the mixture of the 2 elements of fire and water; therefore, the rectangular pool is flanked by three gas fire bowls which are sure to impress this year’s party goers! A tennis court and basketball goal are located behind the pool area amenities inspired by a family spring break trip to California. Guests can relax and sip on this year’s signature cocktail while enjoying this open courtyard, all the while admiring the attention to detail of the Robertson’s own gardens. All around the open courtyard are large pots and built-in planters filled with colorful plants. Michael Gibson was the landscape architect, and Bill Heimer, along with Gary Graves Landscaping, installed the “anchor plants”. Karen McKie of Green Oak Nursery was the consultant and installer of their annuals and perennials as well

as the landcaped areas around the property, including the entrance to Chenal. While enjoying the gardens, guests can indulge in a bountiful spread of food provided by the talented Wendy Putt of Fresh Cut Catering and Floral. Wendy has created a menu of yummy surprises, with several cooking stations including an EVO grilling station. Do save room for dessert which will include mini-pickup desserts and a liquid cheesecake station garnished with your choice of toppings. As if the food and venue weren’t enough, this spring soiree promises excitement with its silent and live auctions. Featured in the live auction are items ranging from a Beth Dean painting to a private chartered plane to New Orleans. The “Faith In the Future” drawdown, will begin directly after the live auction offering several chances to win amazing prizes! We invite you to join in and share this exciting evening as we kick off the 2012 Garden Tour. april 2012

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M adison-Ridgel and Academy Madison-Ridgeland Academy seeks to provide a college preparatory education in a climate where students are spiritually and intellectually equipped to serve Jesus Christ and our community. Students at MRA will be challenged and inspired in three distinct areas: ‘Mind’ - MRA provides a college preparatory education taught from a Christian perspective in order to teach students that God plays a role in every area of our lives. Through a rigorous academic curriculum, students are encouraged to pursue excellence and integrity in their academic endeavors. ‘Body’ - MRA provides an athletic program that allows students to compete at a high level in many sports and activities. Athletic opportunities are provided as a fun endeavor for students and as an opportunity to teach teamwork, dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship. ‘Spirit’ - MRA provides instruction in the Christian doctrine and Christian living. Students are encouraged to seek God’s truth and wisdom in all disciplines and to know and honor Jesus Christ. MRA aspires to provide opportunities and programs which will involve students in Christian outreach in our school, our community, and our world.

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“Tee Time” Golf Presentation by Trey Denton

Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 9:30 – 10:30 AM Home of Fran Finch • 121 Sawbridge Drive, Dinsmor

Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 2:00 – 3:00 PM Home of Cindy & Chuck Bell • 111 Johnstone Drive, Johnstone

Garden Works is a family owned business that is located on Highway 51 in Ridgeland. Since 1964, they have been providing good friendly customer care to homeowners and businesses throughout Mississippi. Clinton 650 Hwy 51 • Ridgeland Streeter is a registered Landscape Architect and Vice President of Garden Works Landscapes. Visit with him at the Nelson’s home to discuss garden designs and water gardening. He has over 20 years experience and his work can be seen all over town as well as featured in magazines such as Southern Living and Delta.

Join Trey Denton at the Bell’s beautiful eighthole putting green. Denton, a 2004 Hall of Fame graduate of MRA, 2008 3-time PAC-10 All Academic team graduate of the University of Arizona and a 4-time Mississippi Amateur Champion will be conducting a golf clinic targeting chipping and putting. Come work on your short game and lower that handicap!!

Laurie Parker, Mississippi Artist, Writer & Gardener Presentation and Book Signing

Joe Mac Hudspeth, Jr., Photographer “Return to the Southern Wild” book signing

Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 11:00 – 1:00 PM Home of Connie & John Bush • 548 Heatherstone Court, Heatherstone

Sunday, May 6, 2012 • 1:30 – 3:30 PM Home of Karen & Cecil Harper • 169 Way’s Way, Sundial

For both children AND adults, Garden Alphabet is a magical A to Z look at everything garden. With captivating collage illustrations and lyrical, metered rhyme, artist/writer Laurie Parker takes the reader on an enchanting and educational garden tour. Hidden pictures add to the fun!

Persnickety Kitchens Demonstration Saturday, May 5, 2012 • 3:00 – 5:00 PM Home of Barbara & Jeff Summers • 131 Carrick Avenue, Reunion Persnickety Kitchens is the only appliance store in central Mississippi that is designed to make you feel at home and welcomes you to discover all that your heart desires and your kitchen requires. Persnickety Kitchens displays Viking, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Hoshizaki, Miele, GE, U-Line, Bertazzoni, Dacor and Fisher & Paykel appliance lines. Talk to one of their appliance experts and find out how Persnickety Kitchens can help you be persnickety about you kitchen, no matter your price range.

Joe Mac Hudspeth, Jr. presents his newest coffee table book, Return to the Southern Wild, a collection of wildlife and scenic photography he has taken over the past 30 years. It contains 144 full color pages of Mississippi scenery, deer, ducks, turkeys, gators, gallinules and other wildlife that will appeal to anyone who loves the great outdoors. This is sure to make a great gift for Father’s Day or Graduation.

Jerry’s Flowers and Gifts Presentation “Practical Flower Arranging” Jerry Baker Adams, Owner Sunday, May 6, 2012 • 1:00 – 1:30 PM Home of Karen & Cecil Harper • 169 Way’s Way, Sundial

120 North Columbus Avenue Louisville • 662-773-5361

Jerry's Flowers and Gifts was established in 1944 by Jerry Baker Adams, a war bride, as a way to pass time and make extra money during wartime. It continues today as a second generation family business. Kathy and Roger Smith are carrying on the family tradition.

Viking Cooking School Demonstration

“The Big Green Egg” Demonstration

Sunday, May 6, 2012 • 2:30 – 4:00 PM Home of Dr. H.C. & Miriam Ethridge • 142 Sundown Rd., Sundial

Dr. Clark Ethridge on his personal Big Green Egg along with Tommy Stallings from Madison Fireplace & Patio Sunday, May 6, 2012 • 4:00 – 5:00 PM Home of Dr. Clark & Jana Ethridge • 173 St. Ives, St. Ives

Join the culinary experts from Viking Cooking School as they demonstrate outdoor cooking and entertaining at its best. www.vikingcookingschool.com 601.898.8345

The Viking Cooking School is the perfect place for your upcoming special event. Whether you are looking for a company team building experience, entertaining clients or celebrating a bridal shower, the Viking Cooking School will custom design an event to meet your needs. Visit the Viking Cooking School at the Township at Colony Park for a one-ofa kind culinary experience. You will find exciting cooking classes for all ages and skill levels. Viking Cooking School showcases the full line of Viking major appliances, Viking cutlery, cookware, and small electrics. Everything the culinary enthusiast needs from the recipe to the range.

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Garden Works Presentation “Effective Water Gardening and Landscaping Tips”

The Big Green Egg is a ceramic cooker, derived from an ancient clay cooker called a “kamado”. The modern ceramic Big Green Egg has rewarded its owners with amazing results since 1974, and has earned its reputation as the World’s Best Smoker, Grill, and Cooker. Join us as we watch Tommy in action and sample his works.

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Fran Finch Garden No. 1 s a busy mother of two little girls, Fran Finch knew her backyard needed to be a place for kids to enjoy themselves. At the same time, she wanted an area suitable for entertaining clients occasionally. What she has created, over several years, and with the guidance of landscape architect Clinton Streeter, is a lush and peaceful backyard perfect for both activities.

The focus of the garden is the stream and pond in the center, complete with a waterfall and koi. In disrepair when Fran bought the house, the rock-lined water feature has been beautifully redone to create a tropical feel. A wooden bridge traverses this feature and connects the back of the house to the round central patio and lawn beyond. The wicker furniture on the central patio is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Strings of lights in the trees and candles provide lighting when needed. Past the patio is the main lawn, with plenty of room for the girls and their pets to play. At the far left of the lawn is a wood-fenced play area containing a playhouse/swing set. The hand-painted gate features several creatures and adds a personal touch. An outdoor dining table and chairs on the lawn provides a place for the adults to relax while still keeping an eye on the kids. A slag walkway leads from the back of the house along the edge of the property to a back gate which opens onto a neighborhood walking path. Between the two is another, smaller slag patio with a table and four stools where the kids can gather for snacks. Throughout the property, the tropical feeling is enhanced with palms, banana plants, white ginger lilies, and Japanese fatsia. The design of the landscaping creates privacy and a calming effect that puts a visitor at ease immediately. Whether the kids are looking for a place to run or the adults want to sit and relax, this backyard has it all. Designed to be a beautiful and calming retreat for an active family, this garden was featured in Southern Living in the spring of 2009. Tablescapes for the Finch home are provided by Learning Express Toys, Stein Jewelry and SummerHouse.

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Connie and John Bush Garden No. 2

he landscape surrounding John & Connie Bush‘s lovely Acadian style residence was accomplished by the homeowners themselves. Connie, a true gardener, is talented in photography and artistic design. She chose the plantings for their home and the two together have planted and maintained all the lovely containers and borders. You will notice many different textures and complimenting colors found in the garden, starting with the lovely trunks of River Birch and Natchez Crepe Myrtle at the front of the property. A pair of large red planters welcomes guests at the door, as you take in the reds, pinks and purples of knock out roses, azaleas and perennials such as Jacobs’ Ladder. A stone walkway leads past creeping fig & Confederate Jasmine on a tall brick wall with variegated periwinkle ground cover under foot. Connie has planted climbing roses including Lady Banksia and many other climbers such as Carolina Jessamine to provide a wonderful canopy to the garden. One of her favorites is the Clematis, in which her garden features a variety of eight different kinds. All along the back wall of the gardens grow trumpet vine which cascades down in a wonderful red throughout the summer months.

The homeowners enjoy their raised wooden deck where outdoor cooking is done on the Green Egg. Nearby, a table for dining is surrounded by trellises completely covered in beautiful yellow roses. From the home’s rear doors, you step out to a great patio fully furnished with a sofa, chairs and all the design accessories including a red armoire. This relaxing space is under a pergola where climbing clematis and other blooming specimens grow about each column. Their lovely kidney shaped, natural stone edged pool is enclosed with lush plantings including a beautiful pair of tall palms. There are large, established

Sego Palms, with bananas, canna, iris and ferns. The tropical feel of the plant material is lush and varied. Hardscape features are thoughtfully placed throughout the garden – such as lovely blue containers, fountains and birdhouses- to enhance the plantings. This garden is brimming with perennials and seasonal colored annuals that make it a marvelous private escape. The homeowners have created a wonderful retreat to reflect their personality and style.

Tablescapes for the Bush home are provided by The Bike Crossing and The Early Settler. april 2012

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Jenny’s Garden Garden No. 3

he headquarters for the Gardens of Madison County is located at MRA and features Jenny’s Garden. This garden was designed in May of 1999, as a memorial to Jennifer Lynn Palmer, a student at MRA. Her parents, Randy and Lynn, and her older sister, Anne, and Jenny’s fourth grade classmates, wanted to have a special place for students and faculty to treasure. Prior to dedication, Jenny’s classmates released one hundred Painted Lady butterflies into this beautiful garden.

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The garden has a walking path, which leads under an arbor covered in lush wisteria and Carolina jessamine, to wrought iron settees. Carefully selected plantings were specifically chosen to attract butterflies and to provide color during all the seasons. Buddleia, abelia, vitex, asters and lantana are just a few of the plants placed in the garden. The English ivy climbing the pine tree holds special meaning, because it was one of Jenny’s favorites. Azaleas, cherry laurel, juniper, daylilies, and Anthony Waterer spirea are planted here. One end of the garden is enclosed with Lady Banksia roses climbing the iron fencing. Beautiful roses can be found along the front, providing an abundance of seasonal color and fragrance. The garden has been extended with pathways and has changed over the years. Several hard-scape features were added, such as a table and benches, a birdhouse, stone Ten Commandments, and a birdbath in the perennial bed. Jenny’s class, which graduated in 2006, donated several items including a wonderful statue of a little girl and flag saying “Welcome to my Garden”. The efforts of many have made Jenny’s Garden a special feature at MRA which you don’t want to miss. We keep this living memorial to Jenny as a special place for our students, faculty and all to enjoy.

The Gardens Market, Greenhouse & Café MRA would like to invite you to shop with us at the Gardens Market, Greenhouse and Café. Our Market will be located on the MRA campus and will be filled with an exciting array of unique gifts for your garden, home, and patio. We would also like to encourage you to stop by The Garden Gate Café for lunch on Saturday. We will offer a delicious selection of lunch items that you can take along with you on the tour or you may choose instead to dine in our outdoor garden café. This year we are excited to showcase many local vendors who will bring their own special talents and merchandise to our Market. Many of our own MRA artists will be displaying beautiful artwork, jewelry, and many other items that you will enjoy. You will still be able to find a large selection of beautiful flowers, plants, and herbs that will add just the right touch to your garden. Our hanging baskets and container gardens will also make that perfect Mother’s Day gift. The Gardens Market and Greenhouse has something for everyone! All the best Gardens begin here!

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Dr. Clark and Jana Ethridge Garden No. 4

aving the best part of a garden development until the last is always an exciting way to finish off the desires and dreams of home ownership. A successful combination of plants, water, stone, wood and natural forms made for a unique addition and completion to this residence’s outdoor space. In the summer of 2010, the owners of the residence, Dr. Clark and Jana Ethridge, contacted Madison Planting and Design Group of Canton, MS to accomplish their goals. The desire for combining a hot tub and fountain to enhance and round out the backyard experience was the homeowner’s goal. The Ethridges had previously constructed a screened-in porch and outdoor kitchen as part of their dream and now it was time to tackle the barren turf and landscape of the remaining rear yard. MPDG’s landscape designer Nelson Byrd, and landscape architect Randy Graves, took on the challenge and created a spa garden that has circular hardscape forms and organic plantings. Entertaining areas were created and enhanced with textures and scale that only successful plant material design can supply. A small turf area was created between the patio and kids play area, which was tucked snugly into the property’s other corner. Privacy and shade was also a concern, and the yard’s small size was taken into consideration as the design process progressed. The completed design’s focal point was a waterfall cascading out of a stone berm into a custom designed hot tub. This provided dramatic sound and strong visual effects. The water is an enclosed system that recirculates through the spa filters. The hot tub was slightly elevated, allowing for a focal separation of patio elements. Numerous half-ton boulders were hand placed into the berm and around the waterfall, each one skillfully placed by the landscape designer and his crew. This Article was reprinted with permission from Mississippi Gardener Magazine.

Tablescapes for the Ethridge home are provided by Learning Express Toys and Madison Fireplace & Patio. april 2012

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Karen and Cecil Harper Garden No. 5

s you pass the three to five acre lots winding down a shady, country road in the Sundial Subdivision, you approach the Harpers’ lovely home at the end of Way’s Way cul-de-sac. You arrive at this home from the northern side, welcomed by many birdhouses, lush hedge plantings of; Pride of Mobile and Formosa azaleas, and a bed of G. G. Gerbing white azaleas known for their distinctive bright white spring blooms. Mingled in the azaleas are red and pink camellias to provide height and seasonal colors while the azaleas are dormant. Inside the circular drive are various knock out roses with a wide variation of red, orange and pink blooms. All four seasons have been thoughtfully planned out for this reception area. With the help of Rick Griffin, Cecil and Karen’s home was sited beautifully overlooking their immaculate Zoysia grass lawn to the distant forest giving them a lengthy vista and abundant seclusion as they relax on their deep, front porch. Adding to the grace of the home, wide, fan-shaped brick stairs lead to a slag walkway spreading in both directions. The front landscaping consists of Nellie R. Stevens hollies, yaupon hollies, wintergreen boxwoods, sasanquas, with corners highlighted by sweet bay magnolias. The brick steps are encircled by crape myrtles with large Natchez crape myrtle centered in the front circle bed. Open areas are filled with oak ferns, hydrangeas, Mondo grass, along with seasonal colors of Day Lilies, irises and well-matched summer plants. The Harpers planted gardenias nearby for its spring aroma to enjoy while on their front porch. As you follow the walkways to the back garden, the continuity is maintained with the G. G. Gerbing azaleas, numerous camellias, yaupon hollies, Pride of Mobile azaleas, Formosa azaleas, and several dwarf red ruffle azaleas. Louisiana iris and other bulb plants are also included in this area. From the west side of the home, you first hear, and then see the water garden with its stock of gold fish: mainly Comet, Fantail, and Shubunkin. The flowing stream contains the rock bed with plantings of Water Lilies and iris surrounded with side plantings of Lilies and palms. Several dozen celebrity azalea's border the stone walkways and bridges. Dwarf Mondo is used for edging. Birds and butterflies enjoy this water feature and specially chosen plants as well as the garden stream. Most of the labor intensive work on these ventures, such as the dry creek bed, and the water garden, were done by the owner, Cecil Harper. He spread the projects out over a time period, but always seems to have another one planned for the future.

The back garden features several fire pits which includes seating. Other comfortable, relaxing seating areas for fall and spring are scattered throughout. Look into the wooded area and you will see other comfortable seating spaces. The patio with its stone wall is a major gathering/seating place for eating, visiting, bird and butterfly watching and herb gathering and smelling. Large pots overflowing with herbs such as rosemary, chives, oregano, thyme, and varieties of garlic and mint line this area. Adjacent to the patio garden room is the outdoor kitchen with its hot/cold running water for complete outside cleanup. The covered arbor area is outfitted with three cooking appliances: a Green Egg, a smoker, and a stainless steel grill, along with a

granite counter top for serving. Privacy is guaranteed by a tall screen wall and hedges along with the deep woods. Accent plants in the woods include several dozen Elaeagnus, sweet olives, gardenias and camellias.

The Harpers’ garden is encompassed by trim walkways, Zoysia grass, garden rooms, structures, groupings of seated spaces, dozens of birdhouses, and abundant landscape lighting. Cecil Harper said, “Each of these features were designed to have a special area for coming home and relaxing. We are blessed with wonderful neighbors in Sundial which makes home all the more special.” Tablescapes for the Harper home are provided by The Olive Branch and Village Boutique.

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Dr. H.C. and Miriam Ethridge Garden No. 6

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ose Ridge”, the country estate of Dr. and Mrs. Heber Ethridge, is returning to this year’s event with walking tours of the property guided by the homeowners as an additional feature. There are nine acres included in this lovely English cottage garden estate filled with roses, perennials, vegetables and herbs. The Ethridges built the home 37 years ago, and have raised or helped raise children, grandchildren and even a few great-grandchildren. The house itself is a beautiful, open design which makes visitors feel welcome as soon as they enter. Mrs. Ethridge, who is the curator for the Mississippi Agriculture Museum Rose Garden, has included hundreds of roses on the east lawn of the property. On the west lawn Dr. Ethridge has a fenced vegetable garden with raised beds. The west border of the property has a small fruit orchard, and a huge pond stocked with bass and bream is located at the front of the property. As you walk to the rear garden through a rustic arbor built by Dr. Ethridge, the focal point is the swimming pool with its backdrop of a secluded wooded area. The pool is surrounded by a large wooden deck that is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Mrs. Ethridge, who is also a talented landscape and still-life artist, has included many of her favorite perennials such as salvia, rudbekia, Shasta daisies, yarrow and daylilies. More recent additions include peonies, bearded iris, and several rare plants native to Mississippi. Dr. Ethridge’s vegetable garden is a labor of love 37 years in the making. Most plants are grown from seeds in the greenhouse then transplanted to the raised beds when ready. Dr. Ethridge grows many vegetables, including tomatoes, corn, turnips, and cabbage, with his most favorite being Texas sweet onions. On a recent Saturday he planted over 500 of these tasty bulbs! Just west of the vegetable garden Dr. Ethridge raises blueberries, figs and persimmons. This property has many other features such as a lovely arbor with a swing; birdhouses throughout the rose garden, and a whimsical man made out of clay pots resting on a garden bench. A large covered back porch which opens to the pool deck provides a relaxing place for the homeowners to sit and enjoy the fruits of their labor. This garden is a well-established yet constantly changing work of art. Dr. and Mrs. Ethridge share both a knowledge and a passion for gardening, and it clearly shows. Tablescapes for the Ethridge home are provided by A Daisy A Day, Chandelier and Lakeland Yard & Garden.

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Barbara and Jeff Summers Garden No. 7

t is remarkable what these homeowners have accomplished in 3 years since moving to their 4 acre property at Twelve Oaks. After extensive renovation and expansion to the Louisiana style plantation home, the gardens were conceived at that time. Today we enjoy the marvelous results.

A rare Franklin tree, named after Ben Franklin, and an antique lamp post grace the front. A new courtyard of crushed slate with a 3-tiered fountain provides a lovely soothing sound at the entry of the home, where camellias & roses give color. The long porch is furnished with green benches and rockers leading to the screened porch at the side. This lovely room features outdoor garden and antique accessories. Visitors step through the screened porch to the rear of the home where a great pool and garden awaits. Many large containers planted out with a mix of herbs, summer color and perennials are an important element and then- there are the wonderful borders. Barbara truly loves to garden and has accomplished great things here in a remarkably short time. She transplanted only a few of her favorites from their former home. Barbara and Jeff built the new guest house on one side of the pool and outdoor kitchen with all the amenities. Their guest house incorporates interesting architectural features such as old cypress siding, beaded board and tin used for the cabinets and a headboard for the bed. They are self-described outdoor people, cooking and dining out and often enjoy watching movies or games on the giant screen at their “dive in theatre”. The homeowner has planted many roses around the pool in lovely curve designed beds and underplanted with lots of white to be seen and enjoyed at night. She loves utilizing blue and white through pots and blooms such as pansies, angelonia and snapdragons. The space features two antique metal braziers, once used to heat rooms, now placed under glass as tables in the courtyard. The entire property is enclosed in brick columns and black metal fencing. Walking from one area to another is a feast for the eyes with plantings of pineapple guava, Rainbow Knockouts, giant elephant ears, gingers, even lovely stands of sweet pea and calla lilies. There are large areas with raspberries and blackberries, zinnia and vegetables. They also grow cantaloupe, edamame, and the lovely Sweet Kate tucked along a shady corner. “Blueberry Hill” is where the blueberries grow, and an old iron bed is seasonally planted out in broccoli and Swiss chard. “The cottage” is a special highlight of the property. With its brick retaining walls, it is so picturesque and the perfect spot for the herb garden. Walking up the steps under an arch of purple hyacinth bean, you see lush plantings of cilantro, oregano, bachelor buttons and much more. This great garden is the result from a talented gardener. Tablescapes for the Summers home are provided by Persnickety and Relish.

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Cindy and Chuck Bell Garden No. 8

he Johnstone Subdivision home of Chuck and Cindy Bell is a French-style home on a large waterfront lot. Guests entering the front of the home pass through a symmetrical entryway bordered by knockout roses, Parsons Juniper, Carissa holly, and liriope; and anchored by four crepe myrtles. They are greeted by a quaint concrete statuette in a bed of colorful seasonal plants. Once in the front door, visitors are immediately drawn across the family room to the glass doors opening onto the back porch and pool area. On either side of the steps leading down from the porch are sweet olive plants, which lend a pleasing aroma during the spring and summer months. The 20’x40’ pool has five jets on each side that are constantly in play, creating the calming sound of running water. Beside the pool are two gathering areas and a front walk surfaced with a decorative concrete overlay.

Across the pool from the pool house is a keeping area that was also added by the Bells, replacing the screened porch that was there when they moved in. The design creates a courtyard effect, and is enjoyed year-round by the Bells and their three young sons. The remainder of the pool area is surrounded by an iron fence bordered by needlepoint holly hedges then stepping down to a boxwood hedge, and lined with a planting of seasonal color. The holly hedges, over time, will grow to create a “green wall” extending toward the lake and providing even more privacy to the pool area. Landscape architect Michael Gibson, who created the patio and landscaping layout, designed them to direct a visitor’s eyes toward the back yard and the beautiful lake view beyond. The iron fence across the south end of the pool is bordered with a planting of knockout roses, and the view is framed by two sweetbay Magnolia trees at the corners. A stone wall separates the elevated pool area from the lower backyard. As you come down the steps from the pool area, the expansive back yard spreads gently toward the lake. This large grassy yard is the site of many ball games during the summer months, and provides plenty of room to accommodate the boys and their friends. To the right of the yard is a play area among large pine trees, filled with wooden playground equipment for the younger boys. Past the play area is a large eight-hole putting green built by Southwest Greens. Finally, there is a buffer of pine trees between the yard and the lake. Nestled between the trees is a pair of Adirondack chairs, creating a peaceful spot for Chuck and Cindy to enjoy the end of another long, fun day. The Bells’ pool, backyard and landscaping are clearly designed for beauty, but also for functionality. They have created a wonderful place for their family to spend time together, with multiple activities available in a resort-like lakefront setting. Tablescapes for the Bell home are provided by Apple Annie’s Gift Shop, Carter Louise Antiques, The Everyday Gourmet, Gulf States Golf Cars and Top It Off.

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Looking from the back porch, to the left of the pool is a two-story, attached pool house and studio that was added by the Bells when they moved in and designed by Lisa Thompson. The ground level is a screened-in room with brick floor and antique cypress walls. This room contains a seating area with wicker furniture as well as a functional kitchen. A beam from the Grand Opera House/Riley Performing Arts Center in Meridian, MS adds a unique touch to this charming room.

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Beth Dean 2012 Featured Artist Madison-Ridgeland Academy is proud to present the work of artist and patron Beth Dean. Her painting , used on our opening page, features the garden of homeowners Barbara and Jeff Summers. Beth began painting as a child. She studied under many local artists and was classically trained in her early fine arts education. She holds a B.S. in Interior Design, with an elected emphasis in Renaissance Art History. After college, Beth maintained a highly successful interior design career for over 20 years. Beth is a full-time professional artist who paints in oils on masonite and canvas. Her impressionistic paintings are done both in her studio and en plein air. She regularly attends workshops, studying under nationally recognized artists to continually expand her education. Additionally, Beth conducts oil painting classes, art journaling and plein air workshops. Beth currently resides on a lake in Madison County, Mississippi, with her architect husband, Richard, their sons, Morgan and Carson, two rescue dogs and one large cat. For more information about Beth and her work, please visit www.bethdeanstudio.com

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Carolyn Marie Menist & Parker Clarkson Grunkemeyer June 25, 2011 Galloway MeMorial united Methodist ChurCh • JaCkson, MississiPPi

Mr. and Mrs. Parker Clarkson Grunkemeyer

arolyn Marie Menist of Jackson and Parker Clarkson Grunkemeyer of Memphis were united in marriage June 25 in an evening ceremony at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jim Boyd and the Rev. David Carroll officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl David Menist. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Milton Butler of Raleigh and Mr. and Mrs. John Isaac Menist of Jackson. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Richard DiScenza and the late Micheal David Grunkemeyer. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wade Kenny of Memphis and Felice Fermo of Oklahoma City, and Marland Lee Grunkemeyer of Memphis. Nuptial music was presented by Laura Mortimer, pianist; Bob Knupp, organist; and Vince Massimino, violinist. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory grown of re-embroidered lace accented by a V-shaped neckline that was scalloped lace. The fluted A-line skirt and ivory silk taffeta sash at the empire waist lead to a puddle length train. She wore a chapel length silk illusion veil. She also wore her mother’s pearl bracelet and secured her bouquet of white hydrangeas and roses with her greatgrandmother’s antique diamond filigree bar pin. Maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Skylar McKenzie Menist. Claire Patrick Strange of Dallas was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Herron Thomas of New Haven, Conn.; Allison Ramelle Forman, Lauren Nicole Kimbrough, and Alexandra Caroline Figari, all of Dallas; Kelly Nicole McKenzie of Jackson; Lucy Bonner Grunkemeyer of Nashville; and Morgan Willard Crouch of Columbia, S.C. They wore knee-length dresses of hydrangea blue silk shantung and carried hand tied bouquets of white hydrangeas. Flower girls were Sophie Robert Boeving and Karamia Marie Quirconi, both of Memphis. Elyssa Renee Rubertino of Chattanooga, and Ashley Carlton Wells of Jackson recited Scripture. The bridegroom’s stepfather was best man. Groomsmen were John Tyson Menist and Joshua Tanner Menist of Jackson; Hadley Kitchin Wilson of Chapel Hill; Douglas Harvey Lensing of Memphis; Charles Kyle Slatery of Washington, D.C.; James Milford Boyd and Alexander John Melanson, both of Boston; and Brian Kenneth Switzer of New York. Following the ceremony, the bridal party rode off on the Fondren Trolley for a short celebration before arriving at the reception hosted by the bride’s parents at The South. Guests at the reception danced to the soulful tunes of Meet the Press. The four-tiered wedding cake featured hand designed accents inspired by the lace from the bridal gown and white hydrangeas on top. The couple left the reception under an archway of sparklers. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at River Hills Club. A bridal luncheon on the day of the rehearsal was hosted by Debbie Good, Donna Patrick, Holli Roach and Ramelle Forman at the Good’s home. After a wedding trip to Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, the couple is at home in Nashville, where the bride is a speech-language pathologist with Metro-Nashville Public Schools and the bridegroom is an internal auditor with the Hospital Corporation of America.

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Julie Dianne Conkin & Brett Michael Benson July 9, 2011 OxfOrd -university united MethOdist ChurCh • OxfOrd, Mississippi

ulie Dianne Conkin and Brett Michael Benson were united in marriage on the evening of July 9, 2011, at Oxford-University United Methodist Church. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Danny Dabbs. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conkin. She is the granddaughter of Sybil Crawford and the late Robert Crawford of Hernando, and Elaine Conkin of Memphis. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilburn Benson Jr. He is the grandson of Regenia Benson and the late J.W. Benson of Jackson, Fannie Lee Smith of Byram, Mr. and Mrs. A.Q. Winstead Jr. of Brandon, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Gardner of Fairhope. Nuptial music was presented by William Jason Derrick, organist; and Sarah Pope, vocalist. The Scripture reader was Ann Turner Perry-James. Attending the guest book was Kristen Wessel and Jamey Pope. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of ivory silk taffeta with a hand-embroidered V-neckline bodice with capped sleeves and a full skirt with pockets that flowed into a chapel-length train. She wore her mother’s candlelight colored, cathedral-length veil with a Juliet cape that was accented with embroidery and ribbon. The bride’s jewelry included a diamond cross necklace and diamond earrings, which were her grandmother’s that were a gift to her from her late husband. She also wore a diamond bracelet, a gift from the bridegroom. A handkerchief with the bride’s new initials was also carried in the bride’s pocket. Completing the bride’s ensemble was a large nosegay bouquet of white peonies, roses and hydrangeas. Maid of honor was Emma Leigh Wall. Bridesmaids were Heather Conkin and Kelly Conkin, sisters-inlaw of the bride; Alyson Rossetti; Julie Cloud; Lauren Georgia; Laura Cialone; Mary Margaret Sanders; Natalie Montalvo; Taylor Storment Alling; Mr. and Mrs. Brett Michael Benson Lana Malkovich; and Brittany Earls. Flower girl was the bride’s two-year-old niece, Savannah Elaine Conkin. The bridesmaids wore cashmere chiffon gowns that featured an empire bodice and a one-shoulder neckline. They each carried a bouquet tied with twine of blue hydrangeas. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Jeremy Benson, brother of the bridegroom; Jeremy Conkin and Timothy Conkin, brothers of the bride; Michael Murphy, Travis Sledge, Swayze Waters, Tait Hendrix, Joseph Queen, Denver Harrison, Patrick Richardson, and Addison Edmonds. Following the ceremony, the wedding party rode Oxford’s double-decker bus to a reception at The Powerhouse. The bride’s cake was three-tiered with almond flavor, while the bridegroom’s chocolate cake was a rendition of the brick in the Grove at Ole Miss in which the bridegroom used to propose. Guests danced to the music of Coop D’Belle and enjoyed a catered buffet of the couple’s favorite dishes from A Party Waiting to Happen. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Oxford University Club. Afterward the party went downstairs to enjoy the music of Chris Gill and the Soul Shakers for a pre-wedding party. Following a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple is at home in Madison, where the bride is a third-grade teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School, and the bridegroom is associated with his family business at Benson Construction and Masonry. 82

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Mary Cathryn McIntosh & Lawrence Palmer Houchins september 17, 2011 First United methodist ChUrCh • moUltrie, georgia

ary Cathryn McIntosh and Lawrence Palmer Houchins were married at 6:30 p.m. September 17 at First United Methodist Church in Moultrie, Ga. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William McLeod McIntosh of Moultrie. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Lawrence Houchins Jr. of

Jackson. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Hugh Giles Cheek of Butler, Ga., and the late Mr. Cheek, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Mahoney McIntosh of Moultrie. Houchins’ grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Maurice Palmer and the late Grizelda Green Palmer all of Corinth, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Lawrence Houchins of Vicksburg. The Rev. Marion Ronnie Wills of Thomasville, Ga., performed the ceremony against a backdrop of garden arrangements of white roses, denodrobium orchids, hydrangeas, bells of Ireland, dianthus, lisianthus, hybrid delphinium, and snapdragons interspersed between antique iron candelabras holding ivory pillar candles. The stained glass windows of the church were also adorned with candelabras accented with magnolia, Italian ruscus and smilax. The candles illuminated the sanctuary and honored the memory of the bridegroom’s brother, Peyton Hovious Houchins. The pews were adorned with blue and white hydrangeas, white roses and freesias. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a couture pearl designer gown featuring a French Alencon lace bodice with a sweetheart neckline and lace cap sleeves. It was accented at the natural waist with a floor length latte satin sash appliqued with lace. The triple layered asymmetrical tulle skirt featured Alencon lace and horsehair trim. Lace covered buttons extended down the back of the gown. Mrs. Houchins wore her mother’s cathedral length mantilla veil of ivory silk illusion bordered and appliqued with Alencon lace. The bride wore diamond and pearl earrings, a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lane Estes. She carried a clutch bouquet of David Austin garden roses, lily of the valley, and white hydrangeas and freesias wrapped with dupioni silk ribbon and embellished with a tiny crystal bluebird loaned by Mrs. William G. Fallin. Lenora Jane Estes of New York, N.Y., was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Burchfield Ballard of New York; Holly Anne Cheek of Atlanta; Aubree Pollard Holmes of Malibu; Susan Lee McGlaun of Griffin, Ga.; Elizabeth Marie Murray of New York; Katelyn Marie Roebuck of Oxford; Kay Elizabeth Rogers of Atlanta; Cathryn Anne Speyer of Madison, Ga.; and Alice Callahan Thompson of New York. They wore Newport navy long, strapless, silk chiffon gowns that featured sweetheart necklines, Grecian-inspired mr. and mrs. lawrence palmer houchins draped bodices, and flowing skirts, and carried hand-tied bouquets of David Austin roses and white and blue hydrangeas caged with natural vines and twigs, wrapped with silk ribbon. Flower girl was Lindsay Cathryn Johnson of Columbia, S.C., cousin of the bride. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Michael Brooks Blair of Chattanooga; Ray Baker Cannada of Birmingham; John Ronald Fry III of Nashville; Benjamin Laird Hammond of Berlin, Germany; James David Hobbs of New York; James Wilson Hood of Jackson; William McLeod McIntosh Jr. of Oxford; James Campbell Watts of Santa Rosa Beach; and Thomas Calvin Wells Jr. of Birmingham. Ushers were John Bradley Allen of Chattanooga; Thomas Lane Estes Jr. of Winston-Salem; Ben Griffin Long and David Patrick Palmer of Corinth, both cousins of the bridegroom. The ring bearer was Clark Leland Carmichiel of Oxford, cousin of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Sunset Country Club. Guests enjoyed a dinner of Southern specialties and danced to the music of Az Izz of Atlanta. The festivities began on Thursday with a “White Bible” ceremony at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Joe Smith. That evening, Mr. and Mrs. Jack N. Gay and other Moultrie friends entertained with a welcoming cocktail buffet in their home. The traditional bridal luncheon was held at the home of the maid of honor and her mother on Friday at noon while the bridegroom and his friends were enjoying lunch and an afternoon of golf at the Sunset Country Club. After the rehearsal, the wedding party was entertained by the Houchins with cocktails and dinner at the Colquitt County Arts Center. Martha Collins and Doug Self, family friends, styled the event. Inspired by the cypress trees with Spanish moss in Moultrie, the scheme was carried throughout the party from the invitations, to the lanterns hanging from the cypress trees as guest arrived at the Arts Center and to the table arrangements. Fashioned in Jan Barboglio mercury and iron candelabras were stunning arrangements of purple dendrobiums, yellow oncidiums as well Mokara orchids mixed with blue hydrangeas, cockscomb, yarrow, blackberries, different colored roses and lilies with Spanish moss. On each table were black and white photographs of the bride and bridegroom at their favorite New York City locations. At each place setting, was a party favor of chocolates made by Kerry Parker of Jackson. After an evening of dinner and toasts, the wedding party left for Sundown Farms Plantation where they joined other guests for a late night party hosted by friends of the bride’s parents. The wedding day lunch was given by family friends on the front lawn of Sandy Run, the home of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Fallin. After a wedding trip to the Napa Valley and San Francisco, the couple is at home in New York City. april 2012

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Taylor Kathryn Barron & Tyler Hinton Dixon may 26, 2012

First Baptist ChurCh • JaCkson, mississippi Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Barron and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylon Koon announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Kathryn Barron, to Tyler Hinton Dixon. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William F. Barron, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Max O. Vanlandingham. She is the step-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Koon. A 2004 honor graduate of Madison Ridgeland Academy, Miss Barron received a bachelor’s degree in business real estate from the University of Mississippi in 2008 and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She is associated with Trustmark Bank as an evaluation analyst. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Col. and Mrs. Carman Ray Dixon Jr. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carman Ray Dixon Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kellough Gardner. A 2002 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School, Dixon received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Mississippi in 2007. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Dixon is a member of the Air National Guard and is associated with Logistics Insight of Mississippi as an operations manager. The wedding will take place May 26 in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Jackson, with a reception to follow at the Jackson Yacht Club. Following a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, the couple will live in Brandon.

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Katherine Randolph Wood & Alexander Mark Petrovitch may 13, 2012

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r. and Mrs. Frank Alton Wood Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Randolph Wood, to Alexander Mark Petrovitch, son of Paulo and Charise Taylor Petrovitch of Potomoc, Md. The bride-elect is the granddaughter the late Dr. and Mrs. Alonza Lewis Farr of Greenville, and Jane Cook Wood and the late Dr. Frank Alton Wood Sr. of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henry Taylor of Chula Vista, Calif., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Petrovitch of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Miss Wood attended Jackson Preparatory School and was graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in theater, having been a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Petrovitch was graduated from Sidwell Friends High School and the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, with a bachelor’s degree in international relations. They both reside in Los Angeles, where they write, direct, edit and produce at the entertainment company they own together, Markwood Films. They are both actors as well. The couple will exchange vows in Audubon Park in the Oak Grove in New Orleans, May 13.

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Lauren Elizabeth Moore & Matt Bartholet may 12, 2012

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obert ‘Bob’ C. Moore of Pearl and Susan Bailey Vigh of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Moore, to Matt Bartholet, son of Tim and Joli Bartholet of North Carolina. Miss Moore is a hairstylist at Molecules Hair Salon. Bartholet is an assistant manager at Gateway Tire Company. The couple will exchange vows May 12 at Cedar Grove Mansion in Vicksburg. The couple will live in the Brandon Reservoir area with their pets, Tina, Lady and Brev’e.

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Natalie Elizabeth Nelson & Michael Bradford Skipper may 5, 2012

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r. and Mrs. Dan Nelson of Paris, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Elizabeth Nelson, to Michael Bradford Skipper, son of Billie Skipper Grogan and the late Bienville Skipper. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Anderson of Paris, Tenn., and Louise Nelson and the late Robert Nelson, both of Knoxville. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Barnett Dribben, both of Greenwood, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Skipper, both of Macon. Miss Nelson is a graduate of Henry County High School. She was graduated from Union University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and from Belmont University with a doctorate in physical therapy. Skipper is a graduate of Jackson Academy and Mississippi State University. At State he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and was graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business. He is a general contractor in Nashville and owns HOM, Inc, a Tennessee-based construction company. The couple will exchange vows May 5 at First Baptist Church in Paris, Tenn.

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Virginia Lee Patton & Hunter Ryan Evans april 28, 2012

galloway mEmorial UnitEd mEthodist ChUrCh • JaCkson, mississippi

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r. and Mrs. George East Patton Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Lee Patton, to Hunter Ryan Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Trent Evans. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lester Koe and the late Mr. Koe of Vicksburg, and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Patton of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. John Long and the late Mr. Long and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Evans of Clinton. Miss Patton is a graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated from the University of Mississippi, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business management. She is enrolled at Mississippi College, where she will soon graduate with a master’s in elementary education. Miss Patton works at Local 463-Urban Kitchen and acts as the social media associate for Kendall Poole Event Planning. Evans is a graduate of Clinton High School. He was graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He is the assistant coach to the Clinton High School boys soccer team and is a manager at Fastenal. The couple will exchange vows April 28 at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the Old Capitol Inn. Following the wedding, the couple plans to live in Jackson.

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Anna Michelle Robinson & Andrew Carl Harris may 19, 2012 st. riChard CatholiC ChurCh • JaCkson, mississippi

r. and Mrs. David Campbell Robinson announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Michelle Robinson, to Andrew Carl Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilliam Harris. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of John Michael Weber of Jackson and the late Betty Ward Weber, and the late Pat Robinson and Allie Jean Robinson, both of Canton. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gilliam S. Harris of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Carl of Steger, Ill. Miss Robinson is a 2008 honor graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School. She attended Mississippi State University where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. She is enrolled in the master’s of occupational therapy program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Harris is a 2008 honor graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School. He attends Mississippi State University and will receive a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in May. Upon commencement, Harris will enlist with the United States Navy. The couple will exchange vows at a seven o’clock nuptial mass May 19 at Saint Richard of Chichester Catholic Church. A reception will follow at Duling Hall in Fondren.

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Madeline Elise Ward & Randall Ryan Saxton JunE 23, 2012 First Baptist ChurCh • JaCkson, mississippi

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r. and Mrs. Don Ward announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Elise Ward, to Randall Ryan Saxton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Saxton. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ward, Patsy Hightower and the late Wilton Hightower of Summit, and the late Eva Nell Hightower of Tylertown. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Betty Saxton of Ridgeland, the late Alton ‘Gene’ Saxton, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neal of Raymond. Miss Ward is a 2005 honor graduate of Northwest Rankin High School. She was graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication in 2009 from Trevecca Nazarene University where she was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication Association Honor Society). She is also a 2011 graduate of Mississippi College where she received a master’s in applied communications. She is associated with Barnes Law Firm, P.A., in Flowood. Saxton is a 2002 honor graduate of Madison Central High School. He was graduated from Mississippi College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in history and in 2011 with a master’s in criminal justice. He received his doctor of jurisprudence in 2010 from the Mississippi College School of Law. He was inducted into the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity and was active in the Law School Bar Association. He is associated with Randall Saxton Real Estate Inc., and Media M, LLC in Madison. The couple will exchange vows June 23 at First Baptist Church of Jackson, with a reception to follow at The South.

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Ellen Kinley Caldwell & Taylor Howard Westley Newman april 21, 2012

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r. and Mrs. Richard Malcolm Caldwell announce the engagement of their daughter, Ellen Kinley Caldwell, to Taylor Howard Westley Newman. A native of Jackson, Newman is the son of Dianne Upton Newman and Donald Algie Newman of Memphis. Miss Caldwell is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Francis Halpin III and the late Mr. Halpin and Mr. William Kinley Caldwell Sr. and the late Mrs. Caldwell, all of Vicksburg. Newman is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Oree Upton of Mendenhall, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Quinten Algie Newman of Henderson, Tenn. A 2004 graduate of St. Aloysius High School, Miss Caldwell was graduated from Mississippi State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages. Newman was graduated from Jackson Academy in 2003 and the University of Mississippi in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Miss Caldwell was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2005. Newman is a land specialist at Anadarko Petroleum in the Denver office. Miss Caldwell is an admission counselor with Ashford University in Denver. The wedding is planned for 3 p.m. April 21, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Vicksburg. Miss Caldwell will be the seventh generation of her family to marry in this parish. The service and nuptial blessing will be officiated by Monsignor Patrick Farrell of St. Paul, assisted by Father Malcolm O’Leary, SVD pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Very Rev. Billie Patterson Abraham, Rector of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Music for the ceremony will be provided by the combined choirs of St. Paul and St. Mary’s churches. A reception will follow at the home of the bride, the Steele Cottage.

Helen Ramsey Cruise & Brian Carter Long april 28, 2012

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r. and Mrs. James Leon Cruise Jr. of Clinton announce the engagement of his daughter, Helen Ramsey Cruise, to Brian Carter Long of Jackson. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Ann Arrington Cruise. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Myron Lamar Arrington Sr. of Prentiss, and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Leon Cruise Sr. of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Marvin Long of McCarley. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ray Simmons of West Helena, Ark., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sidney Long of Helena, Ark. Miss Cruise is a 2002 graduate of Jackson Academy. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of the Kappa Delta social sorority. She was graduated from Ole Miss in 2007 with a degree in liberal arts. Miss Cruise teaches at Jackson Academy and Meadowbrook Preschool. Long is a 1992 graduate of Pillow Academy. He attended Mississippi State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was graduated in 1996 with an accounting degree, and received his MBA from Mississippi State in 1998. Long is an examiner with the National Credit Union Administration. The couple will exchange vows at First Baptist Church of Jackson, April 28 at 7 p.m.

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Kristine Alison Hoskins & James Denton Watson III april 2012

mClaurin hEights mEthodist ChurCh • pEarl, mississippi

he Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Hoskins of Pearl announce the engagement of their daughter Kristine ‘Kristi’ Alison Hoskins, to James Denton Watson III, son of Joan Tabor Watson of Madison and the late Rev. James Denton Watson Jr. of Indianola. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Harvey Sr. and Ina Boyer of Lodi, Calif., and the late Gerald and Marlys Hoskins of Stockton, Calif. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse at St. Dominic Hospital. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late James and Sara Tabor of Winona, and the late James Denton and Earline Watson of Indianola. He is a 2005 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a bachelor’s degree in construction management. He is a project manager at Gulf South Construction Co. in Madison. The couple plans an April wedding at McLaurin Heights Methodist Church in Pearl.

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Brittany Colleen Jones & Jonathan Russell Varney may 2012

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alcolm and Theresa Jones of Pass Christian announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Colleen Jones, to Jonathan Russell Varney, son of Douglas and Judy Varney of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Royce Clayton Eaves, the late Mary Irene Eaves, the late John Wesley Jones Sr., the late Flora Jones Roper and the late Thomas Jefferson Roper. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Keefe of Madison, and the late Thomas Lee Varney, and Ruth Toups Monsour and the late Emil Thomas Monsour and Dr. James Victor Russell. Miss Jones was graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor of arts degree. She is enrolled in the master’s of biomedical science curriculum at Mississippi College. Varney received a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s in business administration from the University of Mississippi. He is manager of bank relations with Security Card Services in Ridgeland. A May wedding is planned at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. The couple will reside in Jackson.

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and so do our readers! Don’t let your party end when the guests go home. Keep it going by submitting pictures from it to the Northside Sun Magazine. It’s Easy. Just make sure when using a digital camera to have the setting at the highest resolution possible and e-mail them to us or submit a CD. Or the old fashioned way using film prints still works great!!! Type up something about the fun event and identify everyone in the photos and it’s done.

And remember we like photos exclusive to us. Still have questions? Gives us a call: 957-1122 or e-mail jimmye@northsidesun.com

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Virginia Fleming Uhrin & Timothy Pattison Taylor Jr. JunE 30, 2012

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r. and Mrs. John Rogers Uhrin of Birmingham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Fleming Uhrin, to Dr. Timothy Pattison Taylor Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Pattison Taylor of Jackson. Miss Uhrin is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McMurry January of Marion, N.C., and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Andrew Uhrin of Creedmoor, N.C. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia where she was a member of the varsity track and field team. She is pursuing a second bachelor’s degree in nursing at Samford University. Dr. Taylor is the grandson of the late Dr. Alton Rhodes Perry Jr. and Gisela Muenster Perry of Jackson, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Charles David Taylor of Pass Christian. He is a graduate, with honors, of the University of Mississippi, and received a medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He is a resident in emergency medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. A wedding is planned for June 30 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Birmingham.

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Leslie Victoria Wells & Bradley Christian Baskin april 21, 2012

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errance Bert Wells announces the engagement of his daughter, Leslie Victoria Wells, to Bradley Christian Baskin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Dwight Gibson of Fairhope, Ala., and the late Kurt Allen Baskin of Jackson. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Marsha McCarty Wells of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of Mary Ann McCarty and the late H.F. McCarty Jr. of Magee, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Bert Wells of Natchez. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Beverly Brennan Alexander and the late Owens Fitzgerald Alexander Sr. of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weldon Baskin of Madison. Miss Wells is a 2006 Alpha Omega graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She was graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in art. At Ole Miss she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2007. Miss Wells is associated with St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Ridgeland where she is a graphic arts instructor. Baskin is a 2003 Alpha Omega graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. In 2011 he obtained his juris doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Baskin is an associate at Markow Walker Law Firm in Ridgeland. The couple will exchange vows April 21 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral with a reception following at the Country Club of Jackson.

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An engagement party honoring Madeline Ward and Randall Saxton was held February 25 in the home of the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Angela and Don Ward. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engagement while on a trip to Paris inspired the Parisian themed party complete with

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Eiffel Towers and petit fours. Co-hosts were Jane and Phillip Brown, Max and Kristi Luter, Phil and Theresa Pringle, Tony and Carla Stringer, Michele Ratcliff and Ottis Ward, Lanette and Terry Williams.

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Randall Saxton, Madeline Ward, Barbara and Chad Byrd, Erin Halford, Matt Rutherford

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Kristi Luter, Michele Ratcliff, Angela and Madeline Ward, Lanette Williams, Jane Brown, Theresa Pringle, Carla Stringer

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Mary Kathryn Thomas and Bo Allen engagement party

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An engagement party honoring Mary Kathryn Thomas and Bo Allen was held recently in the home of Don and Holly Noblitt. Co-hosts and hostesses were Kim and Ken Adcock, Kathy and Larry Accardi, Mena and Vic Applewhite, Alice and Nick Apostle, Tracy and Rob Barefield, Dea Dea and Dolph Baker, Linda and Gene Barrett, Suzanne Best, Grace and John Bolls, Tricia and Lee Boyd, Jennifer and Mike Bracken, Lind and John Bussey, Lindy Clement; Also, Beth and David Crasto, Pam and Gary Cress, Barby and Jud Grace, Sara Hayes, Evie and Kirk Hines, Tina and Dan Holliday, Andrea and Gene Horner, Cindy and David Hutchison, Becky and Herb Ivison, Cheryl and Kenny Jeanes, Mary John and Blair Johnson, Anne and Jim Jones, Pam and Sam Jew;

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Also, Sue and Peter Keyes, Phoebe and Stephen Kruger, Jeannie and Mitch Monsour, Deborah and Leslie Lampton, Mary Anne and Larry Lefoldt, Beth and Bob Llyod, Ginny Lloyd, Helaine and Thomas Maley, Lewanna and Dever McLennan, Anne and Mike Peters, Gail and John Pittman, Virginia and Don Primos, Gail Savage; Also, Suzette and Charles Stacy, Nancy and John Studdard, Cindy and Bill Reed, Scottie and Burdette Russ, Ingrid and Tim Taylor, Gail and Mike Turbeville, Pam and Jon Turner, Susan Turner, Dawn and Doyle Warrington, Jane and Chuck Walsh, Becky Wells, Dee and Lee White, Bonnie and Gray Wiggers, Myra and Woody York, Bubba Young, and Maddie Young.

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Dana Traxler, Chris Bowers, Elizabeth Thomas Bowers

Ken and Kim Adcock, Mary Anne Lefoldt, Jennifer and Mike Bracken

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e love a good party and so do our readers! Don’t let your party end when the guests go home. Keep it going by submitting pictures from it to The Northside Sun Magazine. It’s Easy. Just make sure when using a digital camera to have the setting at the highest resolution possible and e-mail them to us or submit a CD. Or the old fashioned way using film prints still works great!!! Type up something about the fun event and identify everyone in the photos and it’s done. And remember we like photos exclusive to us.

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Mary Austin Tribble and Michael Ryan Jones engagement party

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engagement party A party was held recently in the home of Fred and Becky Perrett announcing the engagement of Mary Austin Tribble and Michael Ryan Jones. The bride-elect is the daughter of Adrian and Harry Ray Tribble. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Michael and Sarah Jones. The wedding was planned for March 31 in Greenwood. Mary Austin Tribble, Ryan Jones

Sidney McLaurin, Mary Austin Tribble, Ryan Jones, Ben and Hailey Claxton

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Anna Smith, Mary Austin and Adrian Tribble, Rae Collins, Elizabeth Tribble

Becky Perrett, Amanda Griffin, Trudy McLaurin, Marsha Glover, Mary Austin Tribble, Ann Lowery, Rebecca Black, Georgia Miller, Nina Johnston, Sarah Jones april 2012

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Virginia Patton and Hunter Evans engagement party

Paige Noble, Jordan Dottley, Meagan Winborn, Virginia Patton, Kelsey McKeithen, Savannah Hall

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Hunter Evans, Virginia Patton An engagement party was held recently for Virginia Patton and Hunter Evans in the home of Mindy and Bill Tew. Co-hosts and hostesses were Leslie and Blair Bingham, Leslie and Joel Bobo, Marlene Cook, Betsy and Kane Ditto, Eileen and Dave Duddleston, Gail and John England, Kathy and Jeff Fletcher, Ruth Fly, Ann and Jack Fry, Tana and Howard Graham, Amanda and William Griffin, Debbie and Robert Griffin, Ann and Gene Henson, Diane and Reed Hogan, Beth and Jason Hosey, Tish and Haden Hughes, Renee and Jimmy Jones, Angie and Mark Klein, Leila and Sam Lane, Carolyn and

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Steve Ludlam, Elizabeth and Tommy Lyle, Suzanne and Gwinn Magee, Anna and Eric McDonald, Brenda and Jim McIntyre, Emily and John McVey, Diane and David Morse, Melissa and Robert Murphree, Betse and Don Parsons, Gayla and John Purvis, Catherine and Tom Quaka, Joanna and Joe Roberts, Julie and Woody Sample, Marti and Will Sorey, Mary Lee and Al Steele, Barbara and Ralph Sulser, Gail and John Sweat, Marita and Ben Walton, Susan and Walter Weems, Ruth and Eric West, Jayne and David Westbrook, and Margaret and Auvergne Williams.

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Marti Sorey, Marita Walton, Beth Hosey, Tana Graham; (fourth row) Leslie Bingham, Joanna Roberts, Melissa Murphree, Debbie Griffin, Amanda Griffin, Ruth Fly, Julie Sample, Elizabeth Lyle; (third row) Eileen Duddleston, Brenda McIntyre, Diane Morse, Margaret Williams, Mary Lee Steele, Betsy Ditto, Marlene Cook, Kathy Fletcher; (second row) Ruth West, Tish Hughes, Anna McDonald, Ann Henson, Catherine Quaka, Jan Evans, Mae Patton, Carolyn Ludlam, Gail Sweat, Angie Klein; (front) Virginia Patton, Mindy Tew

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Mark and Angie Klein, Virginia and Fred Ezelle

Jack Fry, David Morse, Ruth Fly, Will Sorey

Howard Graham, Anna and Micah Usry

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Cord, Pam, Mike and Don Evans

Mary Kathryn Wheatley, John Koe,

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and John and Diane Smith, parents of the prospective bridegroom. The wedding is planned for December 29 at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.

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Sam Yelverton, Davis Lofton, Adam Savage, Taylor Smith, Will Crews, Travis Myers, Nathan Buckalew, Micah McNally, John Downing

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Marie Elise Williams, Haley Hawsey, Maggie Woods; (front) Kate Yelverton

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Sweetie Piazza, Beth Hinton, Beverly Phillips, Laura Hollister, Cindy Jordan, Allison Roberts, Mona Enstrom, and Kevin Kern. The couple is planning a wedding March 17 in Oxford, where they both attended college.

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Jackie and Kathy Cruse, Allison Roberts, Blake Cruse

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Sally Wood, Diane Hollingsworth, Linda Downs, Sallye Wilcox, Karen Clement, Sweetie Piazza, Beth Hinton, Beverly Phillips, Laura Hollister, Cindy Jordan, Allison Roberts, Mona Enstrom, Kevin Kern

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Teresa and Dunaway Rooks, Lele Rooks

Savita and Ken Nair

Richard McRae, Jean Brewer Cherry and Ted Duckworth, Risa and Jack Moriarity

Allison Wood, Charlene Bullock, Lea and David Duncan

Allan and Heatherly Edgar

Mary Kelly, Tyler and Matt Armstrong

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Mary Lacey Montgomery, Mauire and Alex Fuselier

Loicka Hodges, Charlotte Inzinna

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;tis the season Noel Black, Mary Anna McDonnieal, Leigh Avara

Anna Oliver, Emily Dye, Jennifer Bracken, Kim Inzinna

Kakki Grantham, Blase Gaude

Rebecca and David Cleland

Ashley Belew, Cory Collins, Ginger Whitwell

Justin and Nina Fitch, TJ and Courtenay Middleton

Vic and Mena Applewhite

Herb Ivison, Anna Fiser, Brittany Allen, Becky Ivison

Cory and Stephanie Wilson, Carolyn Dahl

Lem and Jenny Montgomery

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Hotel Heidelberg Claudia and Robert Hauberg opened their Old Canton Road home for “Hotel Heidelberg Hop at the Haubergs” as part of the Mississippi Museum of Art series, Dinners a la Art. The fund-raiser featured a cocktail buffet and music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s provided by DJ Wayne Scott. Melvin Johnson, L.C. Tucker

Mary Sydney Green, David Bowen, Alabel Wiser

Claudia and Robert Hauberg Coleman and Margaret Lowery, Phyllis Renfro, Jack Lowery

Ann Brock, Jean and Ron Yarbrough, Susan Shands Jones

McKany and Martha Smith

Jackie and Jack Root

Mary Sydney Green, Lee Jackson, Martha Smith

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Debutante ball The Debutante Club of Mississippi announced the debutantes of 2011 recently at its annual presentation ball held at the Hilton Jackson. Michelle Lynne Morris is chairman of the board of directors. James and Clara Wimberly, Mack Haltom

Melissa and Rich Caldwell, Katharine Halpin

William Hollis Leech, Maggie Leech, Ann Francis Leech, Bonney Cox, Ann-Layton Chandler, Morgan McElroy, Katherine McElroy

Lucy Davis, Anna Wright, Cosby Parker, Grace Bowman, Sydney Stringer, Darden Veazey Regan Reardon, Susan and Alex Allenburger

Frank, Lorraine and Karan York

Daniel Phyfer, Kris Roberts Lucy Tucker Knight, Franklin Keyes, Jamie Carpenter

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Maggie and Lea Cross, Carter Richardson

Schuyler Oaks, Virginia Burrell

Debutante ball Sydney Dehmer, Taylor Gex

Mitzi Breland, Pat Stewart, Lisa Shive, Marianna Breland, Stewart Shive

Lauren McMillin, Lorraine York

Bill Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Peggy Thomas, Anderson Thomas, Melanie Thomas

Tanner Marquis, Nathan Locke, Courtney Claire Little, Steven Oswalt Andre Wawryszczuk, Molly Lewis

Sara Freeman, Elizabeth Henry

Will and Heather Vise

Kay Kay Derossette, John Halpin Caldwell Silas and Leesa McCharen, Stacie and Rachel Crim, James Shackelford

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Debutante ball Bob, Andrew and Malorie Wilkerson, Garrett Zwahlen, Ann Avery Burrell, Sara, Sally and Leah Wilkerson, Linda Shelton

Hayden Lewis, Rachel Crim, Cameron Burgess, Anna Waggoner, Claire Thompson, Betsy Baird, Brian Fenelon

Laura Lee Smith, Sonny Beneke, Cosby Parker, Ross Peets, Grace Bowman

Leah Wilkerson, Billy and Frances Walton, Linda Shelton

Betty Rushton, Don Truett

Maggie and Laura McDonald

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Ian Cross, Regan Reardon

Debutante ball Dawson Graves, Lee Morgan Gunn, Mary Ivon Montgomery, Katie Ireland

Joey Griggs, Marian, Rob and Linda Coleman, Stephanie Little

Sophie Braswell, Pat Crain, Walton Fenelon, Maron Thompson

Darden Veazey, Lucy Davis, Julia and Anna Wright

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Tri DelTa ChrisTmas reunion The Jackson Area Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter held a Christmas reunion at the home of Dianne Hazard. Mothers, daughters and friends were invited to the event. Merry Grace Coffin, Laura Alice Freeman, Ellen Fouche

Jo Ann Nowell, Elizabeth Cossar, Neal Sumner

Wendy Cole, Finney Cossar Moore, Tay Morgan, Luci Moore, Meggie Morgan, Sally, Evie and Mari Farrington, Elizabeth Cossar, Neal Sumner

Marita Walton, Tara Hallie Tighe, Sara Hazard, Rachel Wirtz, Maggie Tidwell, Mary Margaret Myers, Yancy Love Madison Coburn, Ashley Haltom, Lucy Tucker Knight, Susanna Southern

Kendall Garraway, Rachel Lowe, Sally Farrington, Meggie Morgan

Betty Lynn and Laura Alice Freeman, Lucy Tucker Knight, Donna Knight

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Thomas McElroy, Mitch Stringer, Jay Mooney

Will Janoush, Mark Hosemann, Witt Ruffin

Kristen Ley, Michael Boyle, Lilly Lavner, Constance Payne, Caroline DeBeukelaer

Allen Taheri, Michelle Schussler

Martin Bohlen, Chelsea Steele, Rebecca Bohlen

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Jennifer Farris, Mary Margaret Bracker, Andrea Janoush

Sally Steen, Mindi Kern, Katherine Nicosia, Mary Caskey, Joey Kern, Michelle and Hope Hilliard, Morgan Webb

Nicole Nowell, Sarah Katherine Brewer, Angie White

Sarah Beth and Ben Wilson, Lauren Ginn

Courtney Whittington, Jeff Mac Strong, Lauren Gates

Kelly Hollingsworth, Mitch Stringer

Tacky chrisTmas ParTy Cheree Rembert, Kelly Hollingsworth, Sarah Beth Wilson

Melanie Cox, Colby Williams, Shelby White

Mary Martin, Trey Guerieri Chris Mokry, Leslie Holder

Brittany and James Upton, Clayton Beasley

Karli Cochran, Kayli Cobb, Haley Thomason Chris Benson, Nicole Nowell

Katherine Nicosia, Morgan Webb

Lauren Gates, Brittany Lowery

Ryan Webb, Michael Brown, Bradley Barnes

Michelle and Hope Hilliard

Lori Beth Williams, Kenlea Blann

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Sue Russ, Marcia Reed

Dea Dea Baker, Claudia Hauberg

Cynthia Hobbs, Sue Russ

Phil Reed, Jackie Root, Sam Walker

Marlane Dove, Charlotte McNeel, Ouida Drinkwater

Lee Harper, Susan Burton, Michael Cohen

Cynthia Hobbs, Kendall White

Nell Wall, Becky Ivison Sam Walker, Marcia Reed, Jackie Root

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Fall luncheon The Sustainer Garden Club fall luncheon was held recently at the Junior League of Jackson headquarters. Special guest was Karen Brown who shared personal experiences she characterizes as “Lessons in Life I Learned from My Guide Dogs.” Jan Kientz, Betty Wells, Emma George Hamilton

Estelle Mockbee, Jan Taylor

Sandra Shelson, Cheryl Miller, Lyn McMillan Susan Deaver, Renee Ebner, Lee Anne Bryan, Karen Brown, Kim Porter

Emily Blalock, Allyson Bays, Heidi Noel, Ashley Ewing Sally Randall, Joy Cannada

Beth Ballard, Kim Adcock, Debbie Westbrook

Frances Cole, Lisa Magee, Carmel Lopez-Lampton

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Gayle Adams, Gloria Walker, Sophie Sistrunk

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Jackson Federation oF Women’s clubs Fall coFFee The Jackson Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual fall coffee in the home of Lynn Nejam. Lynn and the federation president, Linda Gardner, greeted the guests and invited them into the fall and Halloween-themed home. The theme continued with refreshments prepared by the club members aided by chairman, Charlotte Charles.

Linda Gardner, Lynn Nejam

Charlotte Charles, Malva Bilbo, Nancy Edmonson

Carolyn Weiss, Dorothy Keith, Mary Turney Jane Welch, Emma Nell Lundy, Betty Welsh, Pauline Bailey

Sylvia Keyes, Lolita Hannon, Carol Mullen, Myneka Everitt Ann Caves, Betty Rushton

Mary Lynne Brennan, Gail Welsh, Jeanne Lee Koury

Linda Gardner, Lynn Nejam, Lucette Bennett Sue Busby, Charlene Bullock, Lucette Bennett

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Martha Howle, Pat Bolton, Celeste Hutchinson, Anna Liddell

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Mistletoe Preview Gala The Junior League of Jackson opened the 2011 Mistletoe Marketplace with a preview gala held at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The event helps supports the projects of the junior league. Brittany Allen, John Michael Holtmein

Chanelle Renee, J. Bolin

Leigh Ann and Will Longwitz Matt and Caroline Grenfell, Sherry and Brooks Mosley

Kim Bourn, Heidi Noel, Jane Lever, Ashley Ewing, Katherine Puckett Suzy Foral, Rob Puckett, Katherine Ross

Karen and Scott Davis

Cliff and Pamela Young Jane Sloan, Jamie Norris, Leslie Wilbourne

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Laura DuBois, Jenny Claire Hammond, Cassie Strange

Natalie and Michael Arnemann

Mistletoe Preview Gala Trent and Elizabeth Gullett

William and Cambi Burnham

Jim and Susan McNamara

Lana and Guy Boyll, Jill and Burwell Barton

Tyler Armstrong, Cherry Duckworth, Angie Williams

Brian and Jane Anna Barksdale Ted and Cherry Duckworth

Morgan McNulty Dunn, Malorie and Keely McNulty

Brian and Lindsay Hamm Joey and Andrea Coleman

Whitney and David Andress

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Yolanda Halbert, Ryan Wilbourne

Kayla Mosal, MiMi Taylor, Lanier Clark

Eric and Connie Wegener, Beth and Jack Newsome

Katie Gnemi, Ashley Venable, Leslie Davis, Missy Kinkade

Callie Lyons, Allison Jameson, Erin Mitchell

Barbie Sullivan, Amy Lynn

William and Cathy Richardson Elliot Smith, Mitch, Mary and Tanner Wolverton

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captains of mississippi tribute dinner The Cystic Fibrosis Captains of Mississippi gala tribute dinner honoring David Russell was held recently at the Marriott Hotel.

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Janice Ingram, Jane Roper, Jim Ingram

Bill and Blue Reeves, Judy Decker

David and Cathy Russell John and Nancy McDill, Doreen and John Slater, Billy and Nancy Mink

Jill and John Noblin

Renda McGowan, Brenda Thames

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Jimmy and Paula Hood, Mike McCree, Jennifer Boydston Johnson, Peder Johnson

Al and Nancy Roberts, Skipper Jernigan

Jackie Whitehead, Linda Bouldin, Linda Reid

John McGowan, Dallas Quinn

Rodney and Nancy Chamblee

captains of mississippi tribute dinner Bill and Karen Philipp, Betsy and Russell Turk

Ellen Brown, Skipper Jernigan, Skipper Brown, Judy Jernigan

Richard and Ginny Roberts, Pam and Jay Jacobus

Betsy Ritter, Dianne Hazard, Laurie Martin, Renda McGowan

Charles and Susan O’Mara, Steve and Amy Scott

Alan Herrington, Donna Doran

Mark Hosemann, Clare Agnostinelli

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Art Show At GAllery 119 UBS Financial Services hosted an art showing at Nunneryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery 119 recently featuring the work of Pryor Graeber and Dea Dea Baker. Shown are scenes from the show. Harmon Bays, Melissa Neville, Derek Sparger

Revel and Elizabeth Rawlings, Wade and Sara Watts, Alyson and Harmon Bays

Lesley and Rush Mosby

Sam Lane, Pryor Graeber, Bruce Davis

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Melinda Wilkinson, Carol Craig

Virginia Hogan, Helen Moffat, Elaine Chatham

Rush Mosby, Red Moffat

Pryor Graeber, Mike Nunnery, Dea Dea Baker

Rick Garraway, Harmon Bays

Wade and Sara Watts

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