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BARBARA NEELY

If enthusia could be bottled, Barbara Neely would be the chemist. If it could be measured, she would be the physicist. Neely is in her 30th year at JA. She epitomizes the ideal of a lifelong learner, and her enthusiasm for learning influences her students at Jackson Academy. She makes learning physics and science active, interesting, and memorable.

STEPHANIE GARRIGA

An Indiana native and die-hard Hoosier fanatic, Stephanie Garriga has spent the past 26 years putting down Mississippi roots, and in many ways, she’s now in full bloom. When she began a new season in her life as director of development at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Ridgeland last fall, it was as if the path she’s created along the way had paved a direct route to her current position – even though she didn’t plan it that way. “I am the director of Institutional Advancement, which is a fancy way of saying I am in charge of advancing the school through marketing and fund-raising,” Garriga said.

JACLYN BETHANY

At eight years old, Jaclyn Bethany rounded up friends and neighbors in northeast Jackson and directed her own backyard version of “Annie,” starring herself. Jaclyn wrote a review of the play for the Northside Sun newspaper. Looking at the yellowed newspaper clipping now, 25-year-old Jaclyn laughs and says, “I was so serious about it. And I couldn’t spell.” She’s still serious about her theater career: In July, Jaclyn made her New York directing debut with “Drama in the Afternoon,” a compilation of scenes from four Tennessee Williams plays, as part of Opera New York’s “Performing on the Edge” festival.

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Jessica Christine Wood/ David Mitchell Hust

Crystal Dione Buie/ Alphonse Raymond Taylor III Anne McCaslin Parker/ Parker Sayle Snow

Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

FoodWise Marlana Walters

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A wedding celebration party for Nell Linton Knox and William Goodman was held in the home of Paula and Randy James.

The LeFleur East Flash Dash was held at Highland Village. Hundreds of Jackson-area runners lit up the night in the 5k run. Afterward the Flash Bash featured live music, a light show, bungee tramp for the kids, and food from area restaurants.

Habitat For Humanity Party

The Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area annual house party fund-raiser was held in the home of Christie and George Walker. The event raises funds to help families in Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties obtain a Habitat home with a zerointerest mortgage.

Susan Lindsay Retirement

A retirement celebration honoring Head of School Susan Lindsay’s 40 years of service to Jackson Prep was held at the Jackson Preparatory School Centre for Arts and Leadership - Fortenberry Theatre.

Seersucker and Sombreros

The Phoenix Club of Jackson hosted Seersucker and Sombreros at the Eudora Welty Commons. The event blended the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo for a fiesta celebration with live musical entertainment by High Frequency Band.

The Garden Club of Jackson Benefit Party

The home of Laura and Mart Lamar in Eastover was the location of a special event in conjunction with the Garden Club of Jackson’s Spring Tour 2014. The Lamar home and garden was one of four homes on the Garden Club Spring Tour.

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MCEC Cooking For Kids The third annual Cooking for Our Kids event, sponsored by the Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC), was held at the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Madison.

Hinds County Sheriff's Reserve Fund-Raiser

A fund-raiser to benefit the Hinds County Sheriff’s Reserve, which runs on donations, was held at the Old Capitol Inn. Jackson’s Bluz Boys Band performed with a special guest appearance by Dan Aykroyd.

Central 70th Reunion

The 70th class reunion of the Central High School Class of 1944 was held at the Country Club of Jackson. This year 34 members attended along with 16 guests.

Gardens of Madison County Preview Party

The 20th anniversary of the Gardens of Madison County began with the garden party in the gardens of the Chapel of the Cross, which was the location of the first Gardens of Madison County.

Mississippi Children’s Home Services Wine Tasting

The Women’s Auxiliary of Mississippi Children’s Home Services (MCHS) held its annual wine tasting in the home of Kim and Steven Inzinna.

Junior League of Jackson’s Pearls of Mistletoe

The Junior League of Jackson’s 2014 Mistletoe Marketplace theme, Pearls of Mistletoe, was introduced recently in the home of Renee Ebner.

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NEELY BY If enthusia could be bottled, Barbara Neely would be the chemist. If it could be measured, she would be the physicist. Neely epitomizes the ideal of a lifelong learner, and her enthusiasm for learning influences her students at Jackson Academy. She makes learning physics and science active, interesting, and memorable. Neely is in her 30th year at JA, and, interestingly, she came to teaching science and physics from a circuitous route. Originally enjoying being a mother and housewife, she enrolled her children at JA. An unexpected illness for her husband propelled her into the workforce. As an English and mathematics double major in college, with a minor in physics, Neely was first hired to teach English at JA, yet ended up teaching Algebra II and honors geometry. After one year, her versatility led administrators to ask her to teach physics. “It was the perfect fit,” said Neely, and 29 years later she still teaches regular and Advanced Placement physics. She also serves as chair of the science department. Now Neely’s adaptability has again proven valuable. The newest turn in teaching has been in STEM instruction, the teaching of sciences through the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math approach. Neely helped lead the implementation of STEM at Jackson Academy in 2013. Now second through eighth-graders all experience science in new hands-on STEM labs. First grade is being added in 2014-15. The labs, coupled with a supporting, robust curriculum, expose students to science, math, and other subjects such as robotics engineering, in ways that are fun and engaging. The approach fosters in students abilities necessary for success in the 21st century, such as collaboration and critical thinking, while developing science and math knowledge and skills. The adaptability, critical judgment and inquisitiveness Neely models for students are sought-after skills in the future workforce. “The world is changing. Workers of tomorrow are going to be in situations where they cannot know all that there is available to know about a subject, so they must have the skills to retrieve information

PAT T I P. W A D E needed, the judgment to discern what information is reliable, and the critical thinking skills to apply information to the task at hand,” Neely explains. Also, the ability to work well in teams is projected to be of greater importance than in previous generations. STEM lab experience helps students develop such skills. In STEM missions lab, second through fourth-

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Barbara NEELY grade students work in teams of four following a NASA crew model. They study topics such as space, electricity, skyscrapers, rocks, and rockets. Serving as commander, materials specialist, information specialist or communication specialist, students develop skills of communication and collaboration while observing how their contributions affect the results of the entire team. Understanding rocket science is the focus of one of the hands-on workstations in middle school STEM lab. Fifth-grade students make use of workstations that illuminate subjects through explorations on aquaculture, climate and biomes, and even garbology. Sixth-grade students experience workstations that include heart fitness, carbon footprint, and plastics and polymers. Seventh and eighth-grade curriculum includes microbiology, applied physics, and robotic engineering. In robotics, students learn about building and programming robots, and have to write their own programs. “STEM labs are unlike any other classroom on campus. First of all, the level of activity, interaction, and cooperative learning is at an all-time high,” said Katie Chustz, seventh-grade science teacher. “Students work in teams to share knowledge and ideas as they problem solve and conduct experiments to learn how the academic concepts they’ve been taught in math and science classrooms apply in the real world. The projects are so engaging and meaningful that students often don’t realize they are learning.” When a question arises beyond students’ capabilities, the teacher guides students to the next step. “STEM education definitely requires teachers to change the way

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they deliver subject content,” says Neely. “No longer can a teacher be ‘a sage upon a stage’ and depend on students to learn solely from lectures. STEM teachers are facilitators. They help students learn by guiding and questioning. Much of the responsibility for learning is placed on the student. Not only must STEM teachers be knowledgeable in the science and math content, they must also be confident in the use of technology and the engineering processes.” “Exploration in STEM curriculum enables students to make sense of the math and science they previously had learned in isolation,” said Pat Taylor, headmaster. “In STEM, the subjects are brought together, often through the use of technology, in hands-on, real-world applications that show students how and why things work. STEM is a course where the proverbial light bulb comes on in the minds of most students.” Neely envisions very practical outcomes for STEM education, and that the approach will permeate all of education. She believes STEM will foster more interest in fields such as engineering, help girls remain in science and technology fields, and benefit those gifted in the arts. In the end, it all comes back to preparing students for their future. “The STEM labs and robotics curriculum are designed to ignite and stimulate the intellectual curiosity and creativity possessed by all children. By encouraging and promoting student engagement and autonomy over their own learning, the STEM experience helps students become lifelong learners,” said Cliff Kling, JA president-elect.

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n Indiana native and die-hard Hoosier fanatic, Stephanie Garriga has spent the past 26 years putting down Mississippi roots, and in many ways, she’s now in full bloom. When she began a new season in her life as director of development at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Ridgeland last fall, it was as if the path she’s created along the way had paved a direct route to her current position – even though she didn’t plan it that way. “I am the director of Institutional Advancement, which is a fancy way of saying I am in charge of advancing the school through marketing and fund-raising,” Garriga said.

“St. Andrew’s is a unique and wonderful place that, I would suggest, raises the bar of education in Mississippi. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this family of bright, thoughtful people.” She credits her smooth transition into her post at St. Andrew’s to the excellent legacy left by her predecessor, Rebecca Hiatt Collins, and “the people of the St. Andrew’s community, who have given me the tools I need to make this job a success.” St. Andrew’s Head of School George Penick said Garriga’s ability to “see the big picture in the best possible light,” is just one of her many strengths. “Stephanie Garriga is positive but realistic, tough but gentle, enthusiastic but measured, and strategic but tangible,” he said. “She always leaves people feeling good about themselves, primarily because she genuinely cares about them and they know it. “Every week when I meet with Stephanie, we have moved ahead farther and faster than I thought possible just the week before. Her internal drive comes from a desire to do the best that can be done - in order to serve St. Andrew’s and never for personal recognition. She is selfless, committed, genuine, generous, and always, always smiling.” Long before her first day on the job at the school, it seems that Garriga’s previous career and volunteer paths were creating the perfect map to lead her to her current destination. It was when her children began their educations at St. Andrew’s 12 years ago that she dove in as an active parent volunteer, eventually serving as both middle school co-coordinator and then as president of the St. Andrew’s Parent Association, among many other duties.

These experiences through the years would teach her much about the significance of the role of the school’s marketing and fund-raising. Patty Christie, chairman of the board of trustees at St. Andrew’s, has worked with Garriga for several years through many school functions. She praised Garriga as “an outstanding leader and friend.” “Stephanie is thoughtful, caring, gracious, focused, organized, visionary, hard-working, intelligent, organized and efficient,” Christie said. “She is a woman of integrity and high principles, passionate about and dedicated to her ‘causes.’ St. Andrew’s, and Jackson, for that matter, have been blessed by her presence and her use of her many gifts and talents.” Through 20-plus years as an awardwinning broadcast journalist and more than a decade of dedicated community volunteer service, Garriaga gained experience, contacts, and public speaking opportunities. “I feel my career in broadcasting helped prepare me to be a good spokesperson for our school,” she said. “I was also very fortunate to have been a member of the junior league, and through the league having been involved with the Mississippi Children’s Museum,” she said. “The people I worked with, particularly on the museum, taught me a great deal and remain some of my closest friends to this day.” Garriga’s volunteer efforts have been varied, and have included chairing the successful capital campaign effort through the junior league that resulted in the building of the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson.

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Stephanie and sister Stacia Strickland Floberg

Her extended list of volunteer contributions is lengthy. Her junior league service included chairing several league pursuits, among them its development committee, Breast Cancer Awareness program, Eudora Welty Film and Fiction Festival, and Mistletoe Marketplace promotions committee. She has also served on the Mississippi Blood Services board of directors; was awarded the Goodwill Volunteer of the Year award in 2012; and was a recipient of the American Cancer Society Certificate of Merit. Though strongly committed to each cause, she says the efforts to bring the Mississippi Children’s Museum to fruition were among her most rewarding. In addition to her fund-raising efforts for this project, she has also served on the museum’s board of directors. “The Mississippi Children’s Museum is very dear to my heart,” she said. “We have the world’s

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largest children’s museum in Indianapolis, and I grew up seeing children interact there. There are people in our community who are able to take their children to see museums in other cities, but I felt strongly that if we did not put one in our backyard there would be children here who would never experience the wonder of a children’s museum. If you haven’t been to the Mississippi Children’s Museum you need to go; it is a true gem in our state!” Bill Bynum is CEO of HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corp./Hope Credit Union), and chaired the board for the Mississippi Children’s Museum during Garriga’s tenure. “Stephanie is a great listener, she is very compassionate, and no one outworks her,” Bynum said. “She has been a critical part of the children’s museum since it was conceived, and served in primary roles in raising more than $27 million to make the museum a reality. She is a perfect fit to lead St. Andrew’s development efforts, as the school builds on its position as one of the state’s most successful and important educational institutions.” The oldest of three siblings, Garriga learned many lifelong values growing up that would shape her future. “My dad is a hand surgeon and an enormous basketball fan,” she said. “We went to Indiana basketball games whenever possible. My parents both grew up in Indiana, so Hoosier pride runs deep in my family.” She credits her father with having the biggest influence on her life. “He is an incredibly hard worker and taught me the importance of character,” she said. “Integrity was always the most important thing to him. He

also motivated me to understand sports and competition. We share a love of college basketball and Colts football.” When it was time for college, it was her dad who suggested that with her knowledge of sports, her competitive drive, and her communication skills broadcast journalism “might be a good fit,” she said. “When I started my first internship, the pace and energy of the business caught my attention. I loved the fact that every day was different, and allowed you to meet someone interesting or learn something new.”

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ST. ANDREW’S - which I must say is a wonderful assignment and can include

INTERACTING WITH PARENTS, developing relationships with the public and the business community, planning events and much more.” -Stephanie Garriga With her degree in hand from the University of Arizona in 1984, she launched her career. “I went to work at the first paying job I could land, which was as a sales secretary at an independent TV station in Tucson – hilarious, since I can’t type,” she said. “I interned at the CBS station on weekends to learn the craft, and worked at a men’s clothing store at night to make ends meet. I then talked the local independent television station into letting me do halftime reports for the Arizona basketball games. I really enjoyed the adrenaline rush of a newsroom, and just kept working my way from Tucson to other stations.” After working as a reporter and news writer in Tucson, she moved on to a similar position with an ABC station in Portland, Ore. It was a career move to Jackson’s CBS affiliate station WJTV Channel 12 that brought her to the metro area in 1988, where she worked as an anchor, producer and reporter. During her 17-year tenure with WJTV she created, produced and anchored “A Mississippi Morning,” and produced award-winning documentaries on Eudora Welty and the Majesty of Spain art exhibition. It was also during this period that she met her husband, Mark Garriga, who practices law at Butler Snow with a specialty in governmental law and litigation. “Mark and I met when I was a newscaster and he

Eudora Welty and Stephanie Garriga

Paula Kemp and Stephanie with the winners of the statewide Mississippi Children’s Museum Essay contest.

was working in the governor’s office,” she said. “A number of mutual friends helped facilitate an introduction. We had our first date at a Robert Earl Keen show at Hal and Mal’s, and the rest is history. We were married September 14, 1996, at St. James Episcopal Church in Jackson.” As life became more hectic with two active young children, Garriga’s life script changed from news anchor to home anchor. Her desire to make a change in her community also meant expanding her responsibilities as a volunteer. Her years of successes in her volunteer pursuits gave her experience and credibility that transitioned smoothly into her role back into the professional world. And spending years in volunteer mode, Garriga admits the pace has now quickened a bit for the Madison family, but says they’ve all adapted. “Going back to work has meant a new reality for my family, but we are adjusting. Dinner just isn’t

on the table as timely as it used to be.” The mother of two active teenagers, Garriga readily shares her pride in her children, both students at St. Andrew’s. “I have Ali, a rising high school junior, and Wynn, a rising freshman at St. Andrew’s,” she said. “They both play basketball, tennis and piano, and they keep Mark and me running. Both are very involved at school on their sports teams, and as student ambassadors for the school. Wynn also was part of our robotics team this past year, which won our district. Both have spent summers volunteering for the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and Ali has found a passion helping the children of Honduras. She is going back for her second trip this summer.” While she’s been learning the ropes of resource development at St. Andrew’s this past year, Garriga has still managed to keep a foot in the door of community service. “I am still involved with the children’s museum and will be co-chairing the museum’s youth ambassador program this coming year,” she said. “It continues to be a place I am very proud of, even if my role now is much smaller.” Garriga’s passion to serve, whether in the community or while on the job, has always been driven by a dedication to “make a difference, especially for motivated young people,” she said. She tackles challenges with a characteristic grit and determination but always as the picture of grace under pressure. “I have enjoyed my job at St. Andrew’s a great deal,” she said. “The people at the school have all been very kind and supportive as I learn what is required in this new role.”

Mark and Stephanie Garriga

Even though her parents, a sister and a brother who is married to a former St. Andrew’s teacher are all still in the Indianapolis area of Indiana, Garriga’s heart is firmly planted in Mississippi, and her adopted state has long made her feel at home. “My job now is to advance St. Andrew’s - which I must say is a wonderful assignment and can include interacting with parents, developing relationships with the public and the business community, planning events and much more. I work with some very talented marketing and fund-raising professionals,” she said. “While there is always a lot going on, the opportunity to work alongside administrators, faculty, and students who share a desire to learn and contribute to the world is truly a joy.” a u g u s t

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Broadway show, “Beauty and the Beast,” when she was only six. “When you’re in New York, that’s just what you do. [My parents] didn’t necessarily expect me to get so into it.” Then, around the time she started her pre-teen directing career, she also performed as Novice Angel in “The Littlest Angel,” her first role at New Stage Theatre in Belhaven. After graduating from Jackson Prep,

Jaclyn attended Millsaps College for two years and performed in several plays there, including starring as Maria in “The Sound of Music.” She then transferred to Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus in New York. Fordham is the alma mater of actors such as “Orange is the New Black” star Taylor Schilling and Patricia Clarkson. Jaclyn made her off-Broadway debut in a workshop production of “A Map of Virtue,” directed by 2013 Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon. Also in New York, Jaclyn has played Olivia in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and has been able to “explore some favorite characters” in scene studies and voice, she says. Talented as both an actress and a singer, Jaclyn acknowledges that every actor gets compared to others, but she can’t “label” herself. She enjoys both theater and musical theater. Then came directing. “It just sort of happened. But it makes sense, with the way I’ve done things in the past.” In the “Performing on the Edge” festival, Jaclyn directed scenes from four Tennessee Williams plays: “Spring Storm,” “Summer and Smoke,” “Sweet Bird of Youth,” and “Orpheus Descending.” “I have seen some amazing, amazing productions of [Tennessee Williams’] ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ probably my favorite play of all time. I saw Cate Blanchett in it in 2009, and I was inspired by that production. But I didn’t want to do [his] really famous ones,” says Jaclyn, who also plays Alma in “Summer and Smoke.” “And I wanted to do something that was close to

where I grew up,” she says of the plays, which are all set in Mississippi. Two of the actors in the production are from Jackson, too: Evan Brechtel and Anne-Marie Bourne. Before this summer, Jaclyn had not directed a show in awhile. “I had sort of been away working in fashion,” she says. As a freelance stylist, Jaclyn has styled fashion spreads and ads for magazines including Nylon, Vogue Italia and many others. She also started her own “pop-up shop” three years ago - Audrey Grace, named for Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. She had a temporary space in Jackson and took the shop to New York too, where it was open for only 10 days. “I worked with a press agent to get people there. It was more of an event. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial and administrative aspect of my personality.” That entrepreneurial spirit can also be described as a go-get-’em drive. She doesn’t necessarily want to be a Broadway star, but she’ll do whatever it takes to keep working in theater. “A lot of people are scared in this industry to just go out and do it,” Jaclyn says. “I feel like a ‘struggling actor’ is someone who’s unhappy in their professional pursuit. Yes, it’s hard to get work. But it’s hard to get work anywhere. “I like people that take risks as performers, writers and directors.” Jaclyn also likes people who “take their communities to the next level” in some way, espe-

cially artistically - such as Jackson’s own Tate Taylor, director of the James Brown biopic “Get On Up,” shot entirely in Mississippi. Jaclyn played a “fangirl” as an extra in the film. Although she admits she can’t “change Mississippi” on her own, one of her long-term goals is to open a theatre company in the South. “It could become an artistic hub here,” she says.

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he 2014 USTA League Championship season continues on. “We have had four championships so far with great tennis, some rain, lots of fun and winners crowned,” says USTA Mississippi Director of Adult Leagues Lindsey Sartain. Next up will be the USTA Tri-Level Championships in Tupelo, August 8-10. The 40 and Over Championship was held on the Gulf Coast June 13-15. Although rain delayed the start, all play was completed by the end of the tournament on Sunday. The volunteer committee, headed by former Jacksonian Gina Kostel, put on a great event. Winners from the Northside were: 3.5 men, captained by Madakasira Sudhakar; 4.0 women, captained by Gayla Sanders; and 4.5+ women, captained by Virginia Walcott. Teams from the Gulf Coast and Pine Belt also won. Sudhakar and Walcott’s teams will travel to Asheville, N.C., August 22-24 to compete during the 2014 USTA League Sectional Championships and Sanders will take her team to Mobile the same weekend. The 18 and Over Championship was held June 26-28 in the Jackson area. Like the 40 and over, rain delayed the start so play was scattered and teams played all over the tri-county area. By Sunday afternoon, all matches were completed and winners crowned. Carrie Starks and her volunteer committee also put on a great event. The player party at McBee’s was a big success. From the Northside, the winners were: 3.0 women, captained by Leslie Owens; 4.5 women, captained by Sarah Sprayberry; and the men’s 3.5 team, captained by Michael Lang received the wild card spot. Teams from the Gulf Coast, Delta, North Central and East Central parts of Missisippi also won during the championships. USTA League Southern Sectionals were held July 25-27 with Owens’ team going to Auburn. Sprayberry and Lang took their teams to Lexington, S.C. USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) State Championships were held in the Jackson area July 25-27. “We are very proud to announce that BankPlus was the sponsor for our JTT State Championships for the 13th consecutive year,” says Russell Dendy, director of junior programs for USTA MS. “Without BankPlus our kids wouldn’t have the first-class championship they have all grown to expect. We are very appreciative of their continued support,” continues Dendy. “BankPlus has been proud to serve as title sponsor of the USTA Junior Team Tennis Mississippi State Championships for the past 12 years,” said BankPlus chief marketing and business development officer, Rob Armour. “We are grateful for the opportunity to do our part in encouraging youth sports activities and in creating a great event for the state. We look forward to another exciting

by JENNY MARKOW championship this year.” The championship continues to grow each summer with more than 500 children coming from across the state in 2013. USTA Mississippi partnered with the Tri-County Community Tennis Association (CTA) and National USTA in May and sponsored a tennis night at a Mississippi Braves game at Trustmark Park. “We purchased a portable tennis Sport Court last year and want to take tennis to non-traditional tennis venues. The Mississippi Braves approached us about a sponsorship package and we reached out to our local CTA as well as national and it all worked,” says USTA Executive Director Ann Brady. Kids and parents enjoyed hitting on the courts. Local tennis volunteers, USTA staff, and Tennis Foundation of Mississippi Hall of Famer Dave Randall, all worked together to make the event successful. USTA Mississippi Board President John Cox from Cleveland threw out the ceremonial “first pitch,” and USTA Mississippi Tennis Service Rep Geoff Norton led a group of motorcycles around the track in a “Trail of Honor” honoring all Mississippi veterans. As hard as it is to believe, summer is already winding down. Fall tennis programs are on the horizon. Southern Combo Doubles for adult players will begin in early August. For captains, early registration will continue to August 3. “Why would I want to sign up early, you might ask,” because during this week only, captains can sign up for free, yes, free. Just a little thank you from the USTA Mississippi office for all you do as captains. Registration for players will open following the free registration for captains week and play will begin the first of September. For more questions about Southern Combo Doubles, contact Lesley Mosby at jacksontennisleagues@gmail.com or msleaguetennis.com. Also for adults will be USTA Flex League. Now here’s a tennis league that puts you in charge of the action. USTA Flex League makes it easy to schedule your own matches on your terms and meet new people. You can go to ustaflex.com to register or Carly Causey, daughter of Rachel contact Angie Deleon at deleon@sta.usta.com for and Ken Causey, won the 2014 more details. Registration opens August 1 and play JLTA Educational Scholarship.

The Jackson Ladies Tennis Association (JLTA) will begin its 35th season in August. Pictured below are the 2014-2015 board and league secretaries.

Executive board members (from left) Recording Secretary Jerrie Ann Thomas, Vice President Muriel Greer, President Karen de Kock, Disciplinarian Laurie McClintock. Not pictured: Treasurer Sandra McLaurin. 40

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Red - Lou Ann Durfey, Gold - Linda Blissett, White - Reveland Wheat, Blue - Laurie Raines, Bronze - Allyson Bays, Yellow - Donna McCarthy. Not pictured: Platinum - Tracy Mason

qbkkfp ^as^kq^db The USTA League 18 and over championships were held recently in the Jackson area. Due to rain, tennis facilities across the tri-county generously opened up their courts so play could get back on schedule. They will compete July 25-27 at the USTA League Southern Sectionals in either Auburn, Ala., or Lexington, S.C.

Leslie Owens is the captain for the 18 and over team that won their division. (From left, back) Jennifer Winters, Pamela Cure, Rachael Bearden, Amber Mullin; (front) Paige Taylor, Laura Rebecca Smith, Leslie Owens, Annika Pettersson, Misty Marie Stricklin. (Not pictured) Katie Lott, Mary Hampton Nicholas, Mary Francine Anthony, Miriam Lee Bell and Amy Carroll

Sarah Sprayberry and her 4.5 18 and over team will compete in the 2014 USTA League Southern Sectional Championships. (From left) Mari Grace Deloach, Emily Ward, Sarah Sprayberry, Joanna Triplett, Lisa Jeffcoat, Tracy Mason. (Not pictured) Mignon Hodges, Yvette McPherson, Kelly Sterling, Lynes Crocker, Suzy Bowman, Miquelyn Michelle Jennings, Katherine Stubbs and Bray Koury

will begin in early October. The Jackson Ladies Tennis Association, better known as JLTA, will begin their 35th year on August 22. JLTA started out with five teams from five different clubs and has grown to more than 70 teams with close to 1,000 ladies playing each season. Although the ladies love their tennis, JLTA has also got a philanthropic side as well. In 2004, the JLTA board of directors approved the estab-

lishment of a college educational scholarship for one female freshman at a community college, college or university. In the spring of each year, a committee comprised of two members of the JLTA board and two members of the association as a whole choose a recipient from among the qualified applicants. The scholarship is awarded annually and is renewable for four years at an amount of $750 per year, for a total scholarship amount of $3,000. Carly

The USTA League 40 and over championships were held recently on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Three teams from the Northside won their division and will compete in the 2014 USTA League Southern Sectional Championships in August.

Winning the men’s 3.5 40 and over division is Sudhakar Madakasira’s team. (From left, back) Zilin Wang, Chunli Yang, Alexandre DaSilva, Michael Ward, Keith Hudson, Mitch Evans; (front) Michael Robinson, Sudhakar Madakarira, Ray Sears, Chris Lee, Brad Castle, Joey Diaz, Art Leis.

One of the 3.5 teams competing at the 40 and over USTA State Championship on the Gulf Coast stopped for a photo after finishing their match. (From left, back) Debbie Haworth, Patsy Humble, Cheri Williams, Vernessa Noye; (front) Lisa Dennis, Mary Jane Wooten, Cheryl Sims, Carol Cook, Sharon Hudson, Debera Moffett.

Gayla Sanders is the captain for the women’s 4.0 team from the Northside that won their division during the 2014 USTA League Championship on the Gulf Coast. (From left, back) Emily Barnes, Donna Leis, Lila Gibbs, Carolyn Galloway, Denise Jones, Christine Guizerix; (front) Kelly Howard, Connie Brewer, Armetha Anthony, Barbara James, Nina Tomlinson, Pshan Bain, Gayla Sanders.

Veteran captain Virginia Walcott and her 4.5+ women’s team will make the trip to USTA League Southern Sectionals in Asheville, N.C., in August. (From left, back) Melanie Billman, Colleen Roberts, Beth Rogers, Debra Byrne, Elizabeth Caldwell, Cami Stone-Hill; (front) Virginia Walcott, Cindy Hannon, Gayla Elliott, Miquelyn Michelle Jennings. (Not pictured) Emillia Viljoen. a u g u s t

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Causey, daughter of Rachel and Ken Causey, won the 2014 JLTA Educational Scholarship. In addition to the scholarship, each year the JLTA board supports local tennis events. In 2014 they helped Ridgeland Tennis Center during the USTA Girls 16 National Tournament and also helped a benefit tournament at the Country Club of Jackson with proceeds going to French Camp. The 2014 board president is Karen de Kock; vice president, Muriel Greer; secretary, Jerrie Ann Thomas; treasurer, Sandra McLaurin; and disciplinarian is Laurie McClintock. On the junior side, USTA JTT fall league play begins September 7 and will be on Sunday afternoons. For the fall season, play will be single gender with two doubles and four singles as the format. There will be a fall championship, the date hasn’t been determined. Attention all middle school players, the middle school league will open for registration August 15. This is a great opportunity to get a group of your friends together, form a team from your school, and play against other schools across the Northside. Play will begin on October 4 and will be on Tuesday afternoons. Teams will receive a shirt in your school colors for match play. For more information, contact Angie Deleon at deleon@sta.usta.com. Remember to drink plenty of water before, during and after playing tennis. It’s hot outside and you need to take care of yourself. We have a new Web site. Please take the time to check it out, we are very proud of it www.mstennis.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram at ustamississippi.

USTA Junior Team Tennis State Championship Sponsor, BankPlus, is in their 13th year of supporting junior tennis in Mississippi.

The 2013 14 and Under JTT team finished in fourth place at the USTA JTT National Championships. The 2014 USTA JTT State Championship will be July 25-27. Shown are (from left) Stedman Strickland, Sophie St. Amant, Patrick Roth, Larry Qu, Megan Humphreys, Abby Chapman, Sylvia Viljoen

USTA MS, Tri County Community Tennis Association and USTA National sponsored a tennis night during a Mississippi Braves Game at Trustmark Park in Pearl. USTA MS took their portable tennis Sport Court and set it up inside the park. Adults and juniors enjoyed hitting the ball while watching some baseball. Shown are scenes from the event.

Full view of Sport Court and field

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Tennis Service Rep. Geoff Norton was asked to lead the motorcyles around the track before the game in the “Trail of Honor” honoring Mississippi veterans.

USTA Mississippi Board President John Cox and Dave Randall enjoy their “five minutes of fame” on the Mississippi Braves field.

Director of Junior Team Tennis and Community Development Russell Dendy returns a ball on the USTA MS portable tennis Sport Court.

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FOODWISE

MANY PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICE

text and photography by

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was having lunch with a friend not too long ago and ordered my favorite sausage and olive pizza. The waiter asked if I wanted gluten-free crust. After he left the table, I felt guilty because I asked for the regular crust. Then I started questioning myself… Should I have ordered the glutenfree crust? Could ordering the regular crust on my pizza be making me sick? Is the reason I have difficulty concentrating, bouts of irritability and a muffin-top be linked to gluten consumption? After eating my gluten-laden lunch, I visited the grocery store where I couldn’t help but notice a large assortment of products labeled gluten-free. Even when wandering down the food isle at The Everyday Gourmet, I found dozens of gluten-free products. Since, I, myself have no diagnosed issue with gluten - I have often thought of aisle-blocking, label-reading shoppers with a basket full of gluten-free products as high-maintenance. However, my ignorance to the severity and number of people affected by gluten allergies made me want to understand more about why waiters and gourmet retailers are offering gluten-free products. If you knew what was in your food or that what you were eating could be making you sick, would you still eat it? We all eat things that we know we shouldn’t, but how many of us are actually willing to give up certain foods because of an ingredient that has been known to cause severe illness for an alarming number of people? Over the past 10 years, a negative association with the g-word (gluten) has caused bakeries and cereal manufacturers to alter recipes to appeal to gluten-free consumers. Increased awareness

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FOR A GLUTEN-FREE Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

and diagnosis of celiac disease has caused a revolt on gluten much like Dr. Robert Adkins movement to ban carbohydrates from the diets of millions of Americans. During the carb-free era, I had no difficulty identifying a carbohydrate, but I can’t recall ever seeing gluten on the food pyramid. What is gluten? Gluten makes foods thick and tasty, and it’s unknowingly added to everything from salad dressing to soy sauce to seasonings. Gluten is a tough elastic grayish substance that resembles chewing gum when isolated, however it is the gluten in flour that gives food a chewy texture. Gluten makes pizza dough stretchy, gives cake a spongy texture, and is used to thicken soups and sauces. Gluten is a protein found in the grains of wheat, barley and rye. Most of us love gluten, unaware of the potential consequences of gluten intolerance. A study done by Mayo Clinic and the National Institutes of Health estimates that about one in 141 people in the United States have celiac disease, an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Many times celiac disease goes undiagnosed. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system forms antibodies to gluten which then attack the intestinal lining. Over time, the reaction produces inflammation that damages the small intestine’s lining and prevents absorption of some nutrients (malabsorption). The intestinal damage can cause weight loss, bloating and sometimes diarrhea. Eventually, the brain, nervous system, bones, liver and other organs can be deprived of vital nourishment. Celiac disease is genetic, most common in Caucasians, and females are more affected by celiac disease than males. So, if someone in your family is glutenfree (by a doctor’s diagnosis), you should pay close attention to how gluten may be affecting you. Celiac disease has hundreds of recognized symptoms, according to the Celiac Sprue Association; some of the most common symptoms are chronic diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain and bloating, unexplained weight loss, anemia, fatigue, irritability or even infertility. However, children, teenagers and adults may have different symptoms. Children may show signs of malnourishment because the disease prevents the body from absorbing essential nutrients. The stomach may become expanded and other common symptoms for children may be present:

FOODWISE Not to mention, switching to a gluten-free diet isn’t going to make you skinny - unless, you take into account that it will seriously limit the number of foods you can eat in restaurants. On the other hand, you will discover that without gluten to bind food together, food manufacturers often use more fat and sugar to make the product more palatable. So, a gluten-free diet will restrict your food intake options, but may not be ideal for someone looking to fight the belly bulge as the food options are not low-fat or low-calorie. If you have an aversion to gluten, you should avoid all food and beverages containing flour or barley, rye, triticale or wheat; products with the ingredients malt flavoring or modified food starch; beer, battered fried food, bread (croutons), crackers, cake, candy, cereal, gravy, pasta, processed luncheon meat, salad dressing, sauces, potato chips and corn chips, seasoned rice and pies should be avoided unless specifically labeled gluten-free. Because gluten is often used as a binding agent in play dough, medications and vitamins, you should carefully read all labels before ingesting anything.

• Growth problems • Decreased appetite and failure to gain weight • Chronic diarrhea, which can be bloody • Vomiting Teenagers could have symptoms that may not be exhibited until after an injury, illness or triggered by stressful event or life change: • Delayed puberty or growth problems • Depression • Itchy skin rash resembling eczema or poison ivy • Mouth sores Adults often have fewer gastrointestinal symptoms of celiac disease. Diarrhea, for example, affects only one-third of adults with the disease. Other common symptoms for adults are: • Iron deficiency • Arthritis, bone or joint pain • Bone loss or osteoporosis • Tingling numbness in hands and feet • Seizures • Depression or anxiety • Erratic menstrual periods • Itchy skin rash resembling eczema or poison ivy • Mouth sores There’s no cure for celiac disease but following a strict gluten-free diet can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing. Eating a gluten-free diet helps people with celiac disease control their signs and symptoms and prevent complications. The Mayo Clinic warns that wheat allergy is sometimes confused with celiac disease, but the conditions differ. A wheat allergy generates an allergy-causing antibody to proteins found in wheat. In people with celiac disease, a particular protein in wheat gluten causes an abnormal immune system reaction. They go on to stress that diagnosing a wheat or gluten allergy is best left to a professional because research suggests that those who forgo gluten may be more likely to miss out on important nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, and fiber.

Do not be discouraged by what you can’t eat - there are many healthy and delicious foods that are naturally gluten-free like unprocessed beans, seeds and nuts. Fruits, vegetables, most dairy products and fresh meats, fish, poultry and eggs that are not breaded, batter-coated or marinated are also acceptable offerings for those with an aversion to gluten. The severity of celiac disease and the number of people affected by gluten have triggered a shift in the food industry. There are some delicious options for pastas, soups, sauces, marinades and dressings that make food preparation easy. While the food list may be growing, the assortment of beverages on a gluten-free diet could make the conversion a little less painful as bourbon, brandy, cognac, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey and wine are not excluded from a gluten-free diet.

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Tana Jane-Louise Graham &William Daniel Burroughs WEDDINGS

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

OXFORD -UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. William Daniel Burroughs

ana Jane-Louise Graham and William Daniel Burroughs were united in marriage at 7 p.m. February 1 in the sanctuary at Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford. The Rev. John Case officiated. The bride is the daughter of Tana Person Graham of Oxford and Howard O’Keefe Graham of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Milton Thomas Person Jr. of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dewitt Graham of Sumner. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wayne Burroughs of Ellisville. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Evans Watson of Laurel and Mrs. Arthur Daniel Burroughs and the late Mr. Burroughs of Laurel. Nuptial music was provided by Jason Derrick, organist; and John Schuesselin, trumpeter; both of Oxford. Vocalists were Pryor Buford Graeber and Lee Buford Threadgill, cousins of the bride, both of Jackson. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride walked down the aisle to “Fanfare and Trumpet” by Johnson. She wore a cream silk shantung gown overlaid with champagne re-embroidered Alencon lace. The lace gown’s fitted bodice reversed to a delicate keyhole back opening. An ivory satin ribbon encircled her waist flowing into a fit and flare silhouette, which fell to a chapel length train. Completing the ensemble was an imported English ivory illusion veil scattered with coordinating lace appliques and scattered with seed pearls that had been worn by her mother and two aunts. The bridal bouquet was a hand-tied mix of white hydrangea, Mondial roses and Patience David Austin garden roses. White freesia, sweet peas and stephanotis blooms reinforced the traditional sentiment of the bouquet, which was also textured with spray roses, dusty miller and calla lilies. Maid of honor was Elizabeth McBee Aiken. Matron of honor was Lee Wooley Russell. Bridesmaids were Ann Morgan Graham, sister-in-law of the bride; Jane Graham Nance, cousin of the bride; Eleni Marie Alafoginis; Susannah Barrett Barkley; Laura Leighton Blair; Jessica Evonne Bracken; Amanda Griffin Conner; Kathryn Carroll Lewis; and Lillian Chloe Lloyd. They wore aqua one shoulder gowns and carried bouquets of white hydrangea, with a variety of blush and white roses, Juliette garden roses and white ranunculus. Honorary bridesmaids were Elizabeth Stott Heiskell, Mary Paxton Heiskell, and Lucia Lamar Heiskell, cousins of the bride. Flower girl was Payton Brook Burroughs, niece of the bridegroom, who wore an heirloom dress worn by the bride from her aunt’s wedding. The bride’s proxy was Eliza Crone Ingram. Program attendants were Victoria Laine Applewhite, Ivy Katherine Davis, Holly Irene Heft, and Olivia Dixon Lott. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Gregory Watson Burroughs and Michael Wayne Burroughs, brothers of the bridegroom; Howard O’Keefe Graham II, brother of the bride; Joshua David Blackledge; Christopher Brant Busby; Jonathon Earl Davis; Gregg Patrick Gibbes; Brandon Christopher Pratt; Robert Haiston Renfroe; Andrew George Rice; and Samuel Neil Thames. Ushers were Robert Blackwell Nance IV, cousin of the bride; Samuel Floyd Bowen; John Cooley Plumb; and Neal Gardner Thomson. Ringbearers were Carter Christian Burroughs, nephew of the bridegroom; and Howard O’Keefe Graham III, nephew of the bride. Acolytes were Chase McKellar More and Micajah Mills More, cousins of the bride. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The Lyric, where guests were greeted with matching sprays of spring flowers. Upon entering the atrium, a pathway was illuminated with floating candles in cylinders of various heights and more than 400 twinkling votives. Banked and lit on each side of the atrium were towering topiaries of hydrangea, pink spray roses, and white roses. In the ballroom beyond was a five-tiered wedding cake with fresh cut hydrangea and white ranunculus. Above the cake was a traditional lit chandelier with crystal drop pendants. The focal point of the venue was a massive hand-carved ice sculpture vase. Atop the creation was a large mahogany buffet piece holding shades of pink roses and white Casablanca lilies, accented with white hydrangea, hybrid delphinium and snapdragons. Guests were seated at mirrored tabletops with arrangements of various heights filled with orchids, roses and snapdragons and multiple votive candles. Guests enjoyed a catered repast by Elizabeth Heiskell, the bride’s cousin, who reflected the distinctive preferences of the bride and bridegroom. Since the couple lives on the Alabama Gulf Coast, fresh seafood was showcased, including oysters on the half shell, peeled shrimp and marinated crab claws, offered atop an inwardly-lit table of ice featuring the newlyweds’ monogram. The bride’s favorite sushi was hand rolled on-site reminiscent of favorites from her favorite college restaurant. The main buffet was a display of silver platters of medium-rare beef tenderloin and Greyson smoked ham served with buttermilk, cheddar and chive biscuits. As a surprise for the bridegroom, the bride personalized his station with a sign proclaiming “Will’s World.” The bridegroom’s cake referenced his love for fishing with a sports fishing boat of red velvet cake. His preferred libation was frozen into blocks of ice with fresh fruit and his mother provided his lifelong favorite appetizer from his hometown. Late night gourmet hotdogs and frozen bushwhackers, made famous by the couple’s favorite Gulf Coast establishment, the FloraBama, were passed to end the evening. AzIzZ of Atlanta provided the entertainment. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the South End Zone Club at Vaught Hemingway stadium. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Orange Beach, Ala. a u g u s t

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ENGAGEMENTS

Paige Elizabeth Ritchie & John Braun Jr. SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

SPRUCE MOUNTAIN RANCH â&#x20AC;˘ LARKSPUR, COLORADO

r. and Mrs. Ty Ritchie of Denver announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Elizabeth Ritchie, to John Braun Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. John Braun of Flowood. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carey of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ritchie of Westminster, Colo. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Braun of Baltimore, and Doris Christian and the late John Christian of Madison. Miss Ritchie is a 2006 graduate of Cherry Creek High School in Englewood, Colo., and a 2010 graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is the visual design manager for Anthropologie in Denver. Braun is a 2006 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. He received his juris doctorate degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2013 and works in Denver as an attorney and pilot. The couple met their freshman year at the University of Colorado and enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. They will exchange vows September 5, in Larkspur, Colo., just south of Denver, at Spruce Mountain Ranch. A reception will be held in the Spruce Mountain Ranch lodge following the ceremony. Paige Elizabeth Ritchie, John Braun Jr.

Joan Marie Childress & Benjamin Taylor Ulmer OCTOBER 18, 2014

FLORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH â&#x20AC;˘ FLORA, MISSISSIPPI

r. and Mrs. Leslie Childress of Flora announce the engagement of their daughter, Joan Marie Childress, to Benjamin Taylor Ulmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulmer of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Henry Bullock and the late Julia Bullock of Natchez, and Elaine Childress and the late Ben Childress of Flora. She is a 2010 graduate of Tri-County Academy and a 2014 graduate of Mississippi State University. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Garrard of Isola, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ulmer Sr. of Jackson. He is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Academy and a 2011 graduate of Mississippi State University. The couple will exchange vows October 18, at 5 p.m. at Flora United Methodist Church with a reception to follow.

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Anne Elizabeth Flowers & Daniel Zegel AUGUST 2, 2014

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Daniel Zegel, Anne Elizabeth Flowers

r. and Mrs. William Craig Flowers of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Elizabeth Flowers, to Daniel Zegel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henry Zegel Jr. of Franklin, Tenn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Hartley of Starkville, Anne Williams Flowers of Northville, Mich., and the late Uriah Grey Flowers of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dominic Ruffo of Boynton Beach, Fla., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henry Zegel Sr. of Sayville, N.Y. Miss Flowers is a 2009 honor graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated cum laude from Auburn University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies, obtaining concentrations in child life and early childhood education. At Auburn, she was active in Reformed University Fellowship and was a founding member of the Auburn chapter of International Justice Mission. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She is a teacher at Metairie Park Country Day School in New Orleans. Zegel is a 2009 honor graduate of Franklin High School. In 2014, he was graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Tennessee where he was distinguished as valedictorian of the School of Architecture and was honored with the Tau Sigma Delta Bronze Medal. At Tennessee, he was active in Reformed University Fellowship. He is associated with Eskew+Dumez+Ripple in New Orleans. The couple will exchange vows August 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, with a reception to follow at The South.

Jessica Christine Wood & David Mitchell Hust SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI

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r. and Mrs. John Wood of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Christine Wood, to David Mitchell Hust, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lloyd of Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hust of Pelahatchie. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Thomas Beeman and the late Sally Beeman of Brandon, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sills of Pearl. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Audrea Hobgood and the late Russell Hobgood Jr. of Yazoo City, Mr. and Mrs. James Hust Jr. of Pelahatchie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lloyd of Jackson, and Martha Hanson of Pelahatchie. Miss Wood is a 2008 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. In 2010, she completed her studies in pre-nursing at the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. In 2013, Miss Wood received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Mississippi College. Miss Wood is a registered nurse in the emergency department of St. Dominic Hospital. Hust is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He was graduated from Delta State University in 2013 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in commercial aviation and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is a certified flight instructor with Madison Flyers. In a family ceremony, the couple will exchange vows at First Baptist Church Brandon September 20 at 2 p.m.

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Crystal Dione Buie & Alphonse Raymond Taylor III

ENGAGEMENTS

AUGUST 16, 2014

THE SOUTH WAREHOUSE • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

esse A. Buie and Dr. Geraldine Chaney Buie of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Dione Buie, to Alphonse Raymond “Trey” Taylor III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Taylor Jr. of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Leatrice Buie and the late Jesse Buie of Brookhaven, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chaney of Meridian. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Channie Cole and the late Cecil Cole of Atlanta, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Taylor Sr. of Indianola. Miss Buie is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and received her MBA from Belmont University. While in Nashville, she was a member of Nashville Emerging Leaders. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Miss Buie is the marketing manager for Philips Healthcare. Taylor was graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in kinesiology. Following graduation, he worked for Baptist HealthPlex as a fitness specialist. In 2007 he opened a personal training studio, TRAK LLC, where he obtained several health certifications including personal training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition. The couple will exchange vows August 16 at The South Warehouse in Jackson. Crystal Dione Buie, Alphonse Raymond “Trey” Taylor III

Anne McCaslin Parker & Parker Sayle Snow AUGUST 2, 2014

NORTHMINSTER BAPTIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Anne McCaslin Parker, Parker Sayle Snow

r. and Mrs. Guy Milburn Parker III announce the engagement of the their daughter, Anne McCaslin Parker, to Parker Sayle Snow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dudlo Snow III. Miss Parker is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Milburn Parker Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alvin Blackmon Jr. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clarence West and the late Joyce Sayle West, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dudlo Snow Jr. The bride-elect was graduated with highest honors from Jackson Academy in 2009, where she was inducted into the hall of fame and was selected as Miss Jackson Academy. She attended Southern Methodist University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority where she served as president and was on the homecoming court her senior year. She was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2010. Miss Parker is a 2013 graduate of Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and minors in business and fashion media. Miss Parker is a news reporter and weekend anchor at KAMC-TV in Lubbock, Texas. The prospective bridegroom is a 2009 graduate of Jackson Academy. He was graduated from Mississippi State University in 2013 receiving a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity where he served as vice president and president of Young Life College. Snow is associated with Stryker Medical Sales in Savannah, Ga. The couple will exchange vows August 2 at Northminster Baptist Church. a u g u s t

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PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS

Nell Linton Knox and William Goodman wedding celebration

Nan and William Goodman, Nell Knox, Nancy Elizabeth, Layla and Matt Dement

William Goodman, Nell Knox

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A wedding celebration party for Nell Linton Knox and William Goodman was held recently in the home of Paula and Randy James. Co-hosts and hostesses are Paula and Randy James, Pat and Clifford Ammons, Leslie and Phillip Carpenter, Melissa and Rick Cavett, Donna and Robbie Evans, Mary Kelly and David Farrish, Suzy and Jim Fuller, Edwina and Bill Goodman, Katy and Jamie Houston, Barbara and Andrew Mallinson, Margaret McLarty, Annie Laurie and Tom McRee, Melanie and Paul Milner, Joe Morris, Frances and Cooper Morrison, Diane and David Morse, Frances Jean and Walter Neely, Olivia and John

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Neill, Kay and Thomas Patterson, Mary Ann and Anthony Petro, Michelle and David Pharr, Karen and Hugh Redhead, Grace and Lewis Rogers, Jane and Bill Smith, June and Harper Stone, Jimmye and Andy Sweat, Ree Ridgway Walden and Mike Bishop, Terry Wells, Maggie and Dave Wender, Marcia and Steve Whatley, Denise and John Wheeler, Margaret and Auvergne Williams, Joanne and Curtis Wilson, Jan and John Wofford, Mary Amelia and Damon Wofford, Celia and Frank Wood. Shown are scenes from the party.

Rusty and Val Ethridge

Steven and Erin Chevalier

Jamie Houston, Andy Sweat, Walter Neely, John Wheeler, Damon and Mary Amelia Wofford, Phillip Carpenter, Terry Wells, David Morse, Randy James, Joe Morris, Maggie and Dave Wender; (middle row) Rick Cavett, Harper and June Stone, Leslie Carpenter, Linda Tilghmar, Kay Patterson, Diane Morse, Donna and Robert Evans; (front) Jimmye Sweat, Denise Wheeler, Katy Houston, Paula James, Nan Goodman, Frances Jean Neely, Melissa Cavett, Janet Wofford

Noah, Isaiah and Nell Knox, William Goodman, Micah Knox

Lee Fuller, Ashley Sutherland

Phoebe Pearigen, Jan Wofford, Rob Pearigen

Damon and Mary Amelia Wofford

Robert Evans, Andy Sweat, Joe Morris, Will Goodman, Rick Cavett

Nell Knox, William Goodman, Tammy Golden, Kevin Cornell, Jason “Twiggy” Lott

Michelle and David Pharr, Mary Ann and Anky Petro

Sherry Vance, George Allen

Pat and Raymond Grenfell

Jim and Alice McCann

John and Mel Evans

Ginny and Richard Roberts a u g u s t

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Rick and Melissa Cavett, Joe Morris, Jimmye and Andy Sweat

Harper and June Stone, Lyn and David McMillin

Meg Richards, Denise Wheeler, Melanie Milner, Mitchelle Walters

Frances Jean and Walter Neely, Sandy and Mac Temple

Kara Norris, Malcolm White, William Goodman, Nell Knox

Annie Mabus, Nell Knox, Ida Lindsey Knox, Elisabeth Mabus

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Paul Gunn, Ashley Wright

Ginny Roberts, Sandy Temple, Diane Morse

Art and Liz Spratlin

Joseph Bishop, Tara Richardson

Tosha and Sean Guy

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EVENTS FLASH DASH The LeFleur East Flash Dash was held recently at Highland Village. Hundreds of Jackson-area runners lit up the night in the 5k run. Afterward the Flash Bash featured live music, a light show, bungee tramp for the kids, and food from area restaurants. Awards were given for the flashiest male and female runners. Shown are scenes from the event.

Jessica, Liam, Matthew, and Keagan Sullivan; (front) Alex Sullivan

Dana Robertson, Dan Aykroyd

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Blount and Deanna Blackledge, Jake Bailey

Jennifer, Evangelin and Josh Payne

Toby and Aprille Andrews, Jan Coker; (front) Abigail Andres, Mary Coker

Melissa, Mike and Nick Renacker; (front) Drew Renacker

Cara and Melanie Irby, Marisol, Chere and Victoria Guilbeau

Vivian and Todd Pryor

Bettie Myrick, Victoria Stinson

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McNeill and John Dinkins

Robert and Sandra Peters, Amanda Slack, Leslie Miley

Sarah Beattie, Kathy Locke, Kelly Weathersby

Tate Fowler, John Jeffreys, John Nix Alredge, Sam Fulton

Carlin and Lucresia Nichols, Lawanda Wallace, Kathleen Davis

Maggie Waller, Jordan Headley, Emma Sapen

Deanna Blackledge, Jordan Headley, Michael Lewis, AnnAdair Blackledge

Kalil, Brandi, Ella and Anderson Abide

Contessa Brown, Angeline Chambers, Victoria Monroe

Mackenzie Nichols, Grayson Fulton, Eloise Moore, Alex Trumpore, Lynn Redding a u g u s t

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Jill McMurtrey, Gail Strength

Jackie and Gracie Meck, Jack Ditto

Sara Whelan, Doug Morgan, Michael and Kate Boerner; (front) Charlotte Boerner

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Kathy Sue Wells, Tanya Taylor, Rose Hopper

Parkman Speights, Lin Bobbit, Steven, Emi Story, Kristie, Win and Buckley Speights, McNeil Dinkins

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EVENTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTY The Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area annual house party fund-raiser was held recently in the home of Christie and George Walker. The event raises funds to help families in Hinds, Rankin and Madison counties obtain a Habitat home with a zero-interest mortgage. Shown are scenes from the party.

Kathleen and Mack Mitchell, Katherine Mallory

Ronnie and Cathy Myrick

Robert and Ginger Leard n o r t h s i d e

Marcia and Chuck Poole, Ann Lauman

Johnny Anthony, Dave and Mary Coon

George and Christie Walker, Cindy Griffin, Dyanne and Johnny Ray

Helen and Walter Boone, Danny and Allison Ruhl

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Greg and Elizabeth Buyan, Patti and Jerry Sullivan

Joseph and Ashley Moss

Lisa and Larry Ratzlaff

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTY

Malcolm and Joy Lightsey

Merrill McKewen, Cindy Griffin

Bill and Dorothy Gray

Elise and Gov. William Winter

Whitney and David Andress

Lillie, Christie, George and Sarah Grea Walker

Jean Brewer, Katie and Richard McRae

Mary Francis and Moak Griffin

Sally and Bill Thompson

Bert and Tammy Rubinsky, Billy Mounger

Pat and Bob Drinkwater

Mary Ann and Anky Petro

Bridget Steed, Jillien Fry a u g u s t

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EVENTS SUSAN LINDSAY RETIREMENT A retirement celebration honoring Head of School Susan Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 years of service to Jackson Prep was held recently at the Jackson Preparatory School Centre for Arts and Leadership - Fortenberry Theatre. Afterward a reception was held in the Vandevender Art Gallery. Shown are scenes from the event.

Rebecca, Michael, Susan, Emily and Caroline Lindsay

William and Jana Bell

Anne, Betsy and Bob Cunningham

Peggy Goldstein, Henry Burkhalter, Molly and Billy Vandevender

Peggy Goldstein, Susie Puckett

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Carolyn Tatum, Pat and Jean Welsh

Martha Jo and Gregory Vance, Jan Wade

Holmes and Gayle Adams, Kay and Jim Martin

Susan Garrard, Ashley Meena

Julie and Dudley Wooley

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Mary Jo McAnally, Sandra Holman

Libby Crawford, Amy, Ken and Sarah Beth Wiandt

Linda and Buddy Bartling

LeAnn and Luke Nealey

Becky Walker, Delores Navarrete

Mary Preston Dubberly, Jimmy and Clay Hays

Tracy McLaurin, Pierce and Darlene Dotherow, Nick Brewer

Jean Marie Peet, Carolyn Sisk

Anna Freundt, Lelia Manning, Libba Frey

Denny and Pam Britt

Melanie Dowell, Marsha Hobbs

Johnny and Dyanne Ray, Oscar Miskelly a u g u s t

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Emily Box, Suzanne Eskrigge, Anna Wise

Lucia Jones, Janet Smith

Rita Henley, Carol Rigby, Shane Blanton

Alan Walters, Duane Dewey

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David and Martha Ollar, Meredith May

Ellen and Marc Treadway

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EVENTS SEERSUCKER AND SOMBREROS The Phoenix Club of Jackson recently hosted Seersucker and Sombreros at the Eudora Welty Commons. The event blended the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo for a fiesta celebration with live musical entertainment by High Frequency Band. A big-screen TV on the lawn displayed the Kentucky Derby. Proceeds from the all-day affair benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi. Shown are scenes from the event. Reid and Emilia Higginbotham, Trey Nordan

Nathan and Cheryl McCracken, Holly and Mary Kathryn Perkins, Eric Reiners

Randall and Madeline Saxton n o r t h s i d e

Sean and Sarah Tadlock

Clint Kimberling, Lee Shirley, Paul Foster

John and Haley Dollarhide

Will Pentacost, Andrew and Madelyn Butler

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Andrew and Randi Warmath

TJ Harvey, Nikki Ramshur, Amber McMillen, Michelle McGee, Kevin Byrd

Will and Andrea Janoush

Keishunna Randall, Clarence Webster

SEERSUCKER AND SOMBREROS

Jay Mooney, Leslie Sutherland

Channing Holder, Sabrina Ruffin, Leslie Waring

Amber Garner, Emily Sanders; (front) Erica Jo Harvey, Anna Katherine Stewart, Stephanie Brown,

Mary Margaret and Matt Thiel

Keishunna Randall, Katie Eubanks

Jon Weiner, Sterling Kidd, Kathryn Rose Smith, Morgan Wiggers, Allen Mixon

Tori and Alexander Martin

Dustin and Samantha Blount, Chris and Juli-Ann Marquette

Liz Lancaster, Jonathan Day

Mark Hosemann, Leslie Waring

Amber Brandon, Kelly Strynger, Elaina Jo Smith, Joni Wright, Tina Taylor a u g u s t

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SEERSUCKER AND SOMBREROS

Richie Blink, Leslie Scott, Leeann Rudman, Nick Dennery, Frazier Williams, Christopher Vanderbeek

Betsy and Russell Turley

Julie Spencer, Meredith Shows

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Will Ruffin, Clint Kimberling, Russell Turley

Lee Shirley, Stephanie Brown

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EVENTS THE GARDEN CLUB OF JACKSON BENEFIT PARTY The home of Laura and Mart Lamar in Eastover was the location of a special event in conjunction with the Garden Club of Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Tour 2014. The Lamars hosted an evening garden party to benefit the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art and Greenwood Cemetery. The Lamar home and garden was one of four homes on the Garden Club Spring Tour. Fred and Jude Muse, John Puckett

Laura and Mart Lamar

Mike Campbell, Jimmy Young n o r t h s i d e

Joan Hewes, Barbara Meyer, Jean Bee

David Pharr, Wesley Goings, Stewart Speed

Anky and Mary Ann Petro, John and Diane McGowan, Laura Lamar

Betty Hise, Linda Robertson, Linda Lambeth

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Dickie and Sally Yelverton

Jimmy and Ingrid Taylor, Sophie Perkins, Patrick Lampton, Paula Perkins

Laura and Mart Lamar

Ann and Will Rumbavage

THE GARDEN CLUB OF JACKSON BENEFIT PARTY

Robin Smith, Laura Lamar

Todd Prince, Lisa Palmer, Mart Lamar

Betsy Ritter, Kathryn Sams, Jan Wade, Virginia Primos

John Morrison, Holliday Robinson, Rita Morrison

Dorsey Wade, Susan McNease, Betsy Rice, Nena Cross

June Stone, Libby Kendall

Cecile and Bill Wardlaw, Ann and Jimmy Young

David Russell, Glen Bush, Bob Lampton

Carolyn McIntyre, Julius and Mary Jane Ridgway

Ann Hawthorne, Sarah Dabney Gillespie, Erica Speed, Jean Bush a u g u s t

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THE GARDEN CLUB OF JACKSON BENEFIT PARTY

Donny and Mary Alice White, Betsy and Bill Nation

Jimmy and Susan Nix, Suzanne and Ron Carroll

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EVENTS MCEC COOKING FOR KIDS The third annual Cooking for Our Kids event, sponsored by the Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC), was held recently at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Madison. Shown are scenes from the event.

Justin Mize, Zach New, Andrew Ueltschey

Randy and Autumn Douglas

Kim and Joyce Henderson n o r t h s i d e

Todd and Karla Watts, Jill Newell

Nancy New, Morgan Lindsey Burnett, Will Longwitz

Malcolm White, Kara Norris, Morgan Williams, Mike Clark

Julie Brooks, Connie and Jen Gatewood

Hillary James, Ingrid Taylor, Pruet and Perry James, Tom Taylor; (front) Taylor James

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Caitlin Tew, Eliza Ueltschey

Michelle and Trey Williams

MCEC COOKING FOR KIDS

Laney and Tara Thompson

Kaye Burt, Ann and Wayne Moore; (front) Schquita Jones, Keisha Graham

Ann McGrew, Kate Sistrunk, Brandi Rae, Morgan Lindsey Burnett

Jessica Leverette, Cheryl Saffle, Kay Culpepper

Jess New, Billy Brunt

Karen Boutwell, Phyllis and Ryan Houston

Bela, Meadow, Sophia and Ashley Bach

Alyson, Jake and Jake Winter

Jan and Vernon Muse

Nancy and Luke New, Ryan and Suzanne Wigley a u g u s t

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Morgan Williams, Mike Clark, Allison Thurman

Sarah Perkins, Zach New

Jason Gaughf, Vicki Currie, Katie Gaughf

DeSeean an a n Sm miiittth h After moving from New Orleans to Mississippi, DeSean oined Magnolia M.B. Church. She loves all her church family. She sings in the choir and she participated in the Beauty and Beau pagent at church. She attends Waayne County High W School where she plays basketball. She enjoys reading, singing, dance and playing ball with her twin brother. She loves to shop with her mom Denise and sister Shmira. She always has a big smile for ever yone.

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EVENTS HINDS COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVE FUND-RAISER A fund-raiser to benefit the Hinds County Sheriff’s Reserve, which runs on donations, was held recently at the Old Capitol Inn. Jackson’s Bluz Boys Band performed with a special guest appearance by Dan Aykroyd. Shown are scenes from the event.

Peggy Coleman, Lele and Russell Rooks

Leslie Carpenter, Jordan Goodwin

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Cherry Carter, Nikki Williams

Darron Terry, T.J. Brown, Rick Yelverton, Adam Lunn

Frances and Cooper Morrison, Brian Fenelon, Maureen Jakubowski, Corinne Sampson

Melissa Neyland, Tracey Szilisi

Dan Aykroyd, Sheriff Tyrone Lewis

Shelby Brantley, Patrick Malouf

Beth Brantley, Lorie McLeod, Sam Porter, Kristen Malouf, Marissa Davidson

Kenny and Jane Barraza

Chris and Ashleigh Picou

HINDS COUNTY SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESERVE FUND-RAISER

Sherri Sellers, Mende Alford

Cynthia Baker, Richard Cirilli, Susan and Mike Waltman

Tiffany Darnell, Jim and Martha Thomas, Russell Morrison

Swayze Pentecost, Nash Neyland

Susan and David Steckler, Shannon and Dan Lyle

Wyatt and John Emmerich

Jimmy Cromwell, Lynnsay Douglas, Kendall Gregory, Ross Reardon

Ron and Melissa Applewhite

Paul McNeill, Honey East

Libby Marley, Vickie Lynn Adams

Scott Albert, Melanie Milner, Lynd Busby, Jimmy Rosen a u g u s t

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EVENTS CENTRAL 70TH REUNION The 70th class reunion of the Central High School Class of 1944 was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. On June 2, 1944 at 8:15 p.m. in the Jackson city auditorium, 315 seniors received their diplomas from Central High School. Some students had been called to war and some were graduated during summer school bringing the total to 505. Only 92 of those are still on the class mailing list. Since their 60th reunion the group now meets yearly. This year 34 members attended along with 16 guests. One hundred and eighteen invitations were mailed; seven returned. Thirty four members accepted, 39 sent regrets and the rest were not heard from.

Shelton Feazell, Kathy Mangum

Jane Best, Dot Lee Lampton, Polly Montgomery

George Hill, Jeanne Caldwell

Walter and Sue Godbold

Mike and Mary Jones, Elinor Naron

Bill Correll, Charlie Rowan, Margie Harrison Buchannan, Tom Slough, Hugh Luckett, Ames Smith, Margarite Smith, George Hill, Elinor Applewhite Naron, Paul Bellenger, Camille Barranco, Albert Allen, Sue and Walter Godbold, Catherine Powell Klipple, Betty Sue Pittman Williams; (middle) Harold Caver, Betty Jackson Ford, Mary Ann Caldwell Miller, Homer Best, Dot Brown Ellis, Duncan Gray, Jean Coulon Caldwell, Mary Grave Stevenson Jones, Johnny Barranco, Polly Wells Montgomery, Billy Mounger, Eddie Myrtle Cooper Moore, Johnny Haddad; (front) Margarite Williams Caver, Dot Loe Crum Lampton, Jane Ross Best, Nellie Paul and Dick Farr, Polly Johnson Holt, Kirk Taylor, Dora Jean Fryant Whatley.

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Evelen and Tom Slough

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Jan and Billy Mounger

Homer Best, Paul Bellenger, Bill Correll

Tommy and Eddie Myrtle Moore

Duncan Gray, Kirk Taylor, Dora Jean Whately, Betty Ford

Joan and Albert Allen

Nellie Paul and Dick Farr

Hugh and Bea Luckett

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EVENTS GARDENS OF MADISON COUNTY PREVIEW PARTY The 20th anniversary of the Gardens of Madison County began with the garden party in the gardens of the Chapel of the Cross, which was the location of the first Gardens of Madison County. Guests enjoyed cocktails and food and participated in live and silent auctions, which included dinner packages, professional services, and artwork. Doris Gary, Cindy and Al Guynes

Henry and Lisa Agent

Gena Martens, Meagan Mallett, Leslie Leon

Pamela Young, Julie Grogan, Alison Horner

Becky and Art Stevens, Keith and Missy Kinkade, Connie and Larry Vance

Robert and Ginger Leard

Scott and Karen Pennington

Carl and Ashley Venable

Jason Young, Rick Webster, Alan Hart, Kirk Cameron

Ann Webster, Marcia Smith

Kelly and Byron Herpich a u g u s t

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Lou Ann Woodward, Madalan Lennep

Melissa Hinson, Angela Williams, Susan Cobb

Debbie James, Farrah Kennedy, Berte and Jenne Vandervere

Lisa and Termie Land, Kay and Wes Chance

Vanessa and Lance Sceroler

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David Hurt, Wes Chance

Whitney and Caren Williams

Jason and Stephanie Strong, Nicky and Elizabeth Cobb

Sarah Beth Gary, Luly Johnson

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Jon and Vanessa Young

Reggie Sims, Shaw Case, Cliff Young

Kay Chance, Marisa Davison, Leigh and Jack Webb

Stephen and Kelly Parker, Tela and David Hurt

Tommy and Manda James

Johnny McCrory, James Duncan

Lisa and Craig Bailey

Valerie Hart, Britton Montgomery

Roy and Dawn Steed, Ava Warren

Casey and Sharea Myrick

Sharon McCool, Mollie Doty

Eric Lennep, Richard Miles a u g u s t

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EVENTS MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN’S HOME SERVICES WINE TASTING The Women’s Auxiliary of Mississippi Children’s Home Services (MCHS) recently held its annual wine tasting in the home of Kim and Steven Inzinna. The evening showcased fine wine and gourmet food pairings from some of the Jackson area restaurants as well as a silent auction and live music.

Tracy and Joel Bianchi

Tiffany Couch, Tommy and Jill Siler

Leisa Estes, Angela Dallas, Tommy Couch

George Shirley, Randy Eure, Joe McCaskill, Richard McRee

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Tim Brown, Dorian Turner, Sally and Bill Walker

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Debbie Westbrook, Gail Savage

Laura and Troy Kestenbaum

Leanne Knight, Colleen Welch

MISSISSIPPI CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME SERVICES WINE TASTING

Angie Robinson, Cathy Hudgins

Richard Partridge, Cathy and William Richardson, Mike Schurr

Stuart and Cheryl White, Linda and Tony Edwards

Scott and Marcie Robertson

Kathy Eure, Amanda Puckett

Marcus Sullivan, Wendy Brant, Payton Warren

Kay McRee, Kristin Malouf, Jennifer Bracken

Larry and Kathy Accardi

Jimmy Hays, Margaret Walker, Barney Daly

Shirley and Alfrado Donelson

Steven and Kim Inzinna

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Bill and Meg Kilgore

Reba Tullos, Victoria Johnson, Neva Greenwall

Bill and Candace Jones

Angie and Amanda Sumrall

Ed and Libby McDaniel

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Hahnna Zebert, Tameka Tobias

Donna and Danny Cawthon

Sherribeth and Craig Farmer

Charlotte Inzinna, James Stuart

EVENTS JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON’S PEARLS OF MISTLETOE The Junior League of Jackson’s 2014 Mistletoe Marketplace theme, Pearls of Mistletoe, was introduced recently in the home of Renee Ebner. Shown are scenes from the preview party.

Brenda Williams, London Simpson, Mary John Johnson

Rochelle Hicks, Lindsay Hamm

Heather Crawford, Jennifer Walker, Lauren Lester, Brandon Kennedy

Lori Quarles, Brenda Williams, Leigh Reeves, Rebecca McCarty, Angelia Brown

Melanie Burrow, Lucy Gault, Lauren Lester, Lindsay Hamm; (third row) Allison Muirhead, Neeli Graham, Lori Quarles, Brenda Williams; (second row) Leigh Reeves, Shelley White, Clare Dowe, Heather Wilkins; (front) Rochelle Hicks, Bethany Johnson

Crystal Thompson, Mary Katherine Segrest

Beth Allgood, Leslye Planch

Robin Coleman, Staci Crawford, Margaret Cupples, Melanie Burrow, Emily Hassell

Renee Ebner, Jackie Petrus

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