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VOLUME 7, NUMBER 5

Tico Hoffman and the True South Classic

The Professional Golfers’ Association makes its traditional stop in Madison again this July, but the tournament will have a few changes, including a new name for the tourney as well as new sponsors. Formerly the Viking Classic, the PGA’s only stop in Mississippi is now known as the True South Classic Golf Tournament. This year, Century Charities, a nonprofit organization, has taken over sponsorship of the tournament in conjunction with a consortium of four Mississippi medical organizations.

26 Jerrod Partridge

In the garden of life, very few artists have the ability to create a multitude of emotions with their brushstrokes. Jerrod Partridge is one of those who has mastered that gift, evoking his own soul through his brushstrokes while creating pieces that have the ability to make viewers pause and contemplate the world around them.

32 Missy Donaldson

Missy Donaldson has lived a creative life. That’s been intentional, or (if you will) by design. The St. Andrew’s Episcopal School graduate has forged a successful career as a graphic designer, marketing manager, creative director and more, all while raising her beautiful small daughter as a single mom.

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EVENTS

Departments July

MKF Uptown Drawdown

Montessori Children’s House Silent Auction

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Mississippi Opera Guild Members Party

Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief

The High Noon Luncheon Club

Cancer League Gala “Cancer Unmasked”

Sante South Wine and Dine Ladies Luncheon

Curious George at the Mississippi Museum of Art

COLUMNS

Debutante Mothers’ Club Spring Luncheon

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Dinners a la Art

PARTIES

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Jennifer Lauren Whatley/ Jacob Lee Vaughn

Lauren Elizabeth Hastings/ William Grayson Mashburn Meagan Marie Jordan/ Collin John Fahrenkopf Jenny Claire Hammond/ Justin Lowrey Dyre

Engagement Party A engagement party was held recently for Lee Wooley and Jordan Russell in the Petit Bois home of Kathryn and Mickey Koury.

Engagement Party The Palisades home of Ronnie and Patti Rushton was the setting for a Mexican fiesta engagement celebration honoring Elizabeth Frances Cole and Zachary Aaron Ring.

Leah Frances Jones/ Jonathan Douglas Eaton Sarah Elizabeth Tew/ Christopher Harper Solop Mary Lindley Mims/ Brandon Michael Amacker Katherine Gene Arnold/ Hunter Reid Bower

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Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

Food Wise Marlana Walters

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The $10,000 Uptown Drawdown benefiting the Mississippi Kidney Foundation was held at the Country Club of Jackson.

The Montessori Children’s House annual silent auction was held in the Devlin home at Reunion Golf and Country Club.

The Mississippi Opera Guild members party was held recently at the Municipal Art Gallery.

Chi Omega Alumnae Luncheon The Metro Jackson Chi Omega alumnae held a spring luncheon recently at the Country Club of Jackson.

The 25th annual Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief was held recently at Highland Village. All of the proceeds benefit Stewpot Community Services.

The High Noon Luncheon Club celebrated its 65th anniversary recently at the Country Club of Jackson.

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer League gala, ‘Cancer Unmasked,’ was held recently at the Arts Center of Mississippi.

International wine personality Bartholomew Broadbent, local chefs, and sommeliers Lesley McHardy and Kelly Boutwell presented Sante South’s Wine and Dine Ladies Luncheon recently at Table 100.

The Mississippi Museum of Art launched an exhibition earlier this year entitled Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey. The show featured nearly 80 original Curious George drawings with a special preview party at the museum.

The Debutante Mothers’ Club of Mississippi spring luncheon was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson.

‘It’s Madness,’ a dinners a la art fund-raiser for the Mississippi Museum of Art, was held recently in the Eastover home of Gloria Walker.

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Tico Hoffman, president of Century Charities. Photo by Lonnie Kees.

The Professional Golfers’ Association makes its traditional stop in Madison again this July, but the tournament will have a few changes, including a new name for the tourney as well as new sponsors. For a while, it seemed like the golf tournament would be extinct in Mississippi when the Viking Range Corporation pulled out its support after last year’s tournament, but due to the hard work of devoted workers determined to keep the tournament in the state, the tournament will once again make its summer appearance. Formerly the Viking Classic, the PGA’s only stop in Mississippi is now known as the True South Classic Golf Tournament, and it will be held July 16-22, at the Annandale Golf Club in Madison. This year, Century Charities, a nonprofit organization, has taken over sponsorship of the tournament in conjunction with a consortium of four Mississippi medical organizations. The consortium of sponsors includes four statebased specialty medical organizations, including NewSouth NeuroSpine, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, Jackson Heart Clinic, and GI Associates and Endoscopy Center. Trustmark National Bank and the Mississippi Development Authority are also sponsors for the True South Classic Golf Tournament. Bruno Event Teams has been hired to run the tournament, and John Marovich, vice president of Bruno Event Teams, will be the new director. “The new sponsors bring a lot of excitement and sense of pride for the state of Mississippi,” John Marovich, vice president of Bruno Event Teams, said. “They want to make sure this event continues for many years to come.” The new title of the tournament holds a special meaning to the state and what it stands for. The True South Classic moniker pays homage to Mississippi’s latest tourism slogan, urging everyone to “Find Your True South.” For the second straight year, the True South Classic is part of the PGA chase for the coveted FedEx Cup and will have a total purse of $3.7 million. The True South Classic is one of only 45 tour tournaments held every year. Century Charities President Tico Hoffman expects this year’s tournament to be even bigger and better than ever. The sponsorship of the medical groups will help facilitate health programs and exhibits to help educate the state on how to live a healthier life. The groups will encourage a more active

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lifestyle as well as promoting regular health screenings to keep a check on your overall health. Along the 18th fairway, the medical groups will offer health services, such as complimentary blood pressure screenings and body mass index measurements. Visitors will be educated on how to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and flexibility screenings will also be offered. So while you’re enjoying a day of golf you can stop by the tents and keep a check on your own health - an issue that is important to everyone. “I definitely think that there will be a new excitement to the tournament with the new sponsors,” Hoffman said. “There will be more focus on health and how we as Mississippians can work to become healthier. Golf is a great way to get in shape if you walk the course, and it’s a fun way to stay in shape.” Hoffman should know what he is talking about. He is no stranger to the world of golf. At the tender age of 12, Hoffman mastered the sport of golf and has followed his dreams on the manicured golf courses around the country. This Baton Rouge native was a member of the Louisiana State University Fighting Tiger golf team from 1977 to 1979, and he has continued to compete in several pro-am events throughout the years. In 1980, Hoffman moved to Jackson and became the owner of Tico’s Steak House in 1989. Tico’s is often touted as one of the best steakhouses in the metro Jackson area, and Hoffman works hard to make sure that all his customers get a great meal. “I’ve been very fortunate with my business, and I always try to give back to the community,” Hoffman said. “I feel really blessed with the good people that we have working with us and the good people in the community that continue to support us, and if I can give back in any way to them, I always try to help.” Despite his heavy work schedule with the restaurant, Hoffman devotes much of his time to helping out in the community. His role with Century Charities allows him to do just that. Hoffman has been with Century Charities since the early 1990s, and his major role with the organization is making sure that as many groups as possible can benefit from their work. The Friends of Children’s Hospital, Blair E. Batson Hospital, is just one of the many organizations to which the Century Charities offers support. Century Club Charities also sponsors Birdies for Charities, which allows charities in the state to raise money for their respective causes. Giving to the community and helping out worthy organizations is a primary goal of the True South Classic Golf Tournament, and Hoffman is proud to

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be a part of that work. For Hoffman and all those involved, the tournament is about much more than golf. It is a time for them to help out those less fortunate. The True South Classic is estimated to have a $23 million impact on the state while raising about $500,000 to benefit local charities. The event is broadcast on the Golf Channel which is in more than 88 million households in the United States and in more than 110 countries. Since its inception in 1986, the tournament has raised over $6.3 million in donations for charities. Last year, the tournament raised $592,372 for charitable organizations in the state. According to a 2011 Mississippi State University study, it is estimated that the event brings a revenue of about $22 million to the Mississippi economy in terms of sales and gross output. “The tournament helps to benefit over 20 organizations in the state,” Hoffman said. “When you can bring some attention to the needs of the state and help out organizations and charities, then that is always a great thing to be involved with.” Another element that the PGA stop brings to the Magnolia State is the positive attention that the tourney brings to the area and the state. The national spotlight is trained on the Annandale golf course and the other great golf courses in that the state is home to, letting the world know that Mississippi offers a great place to hit the links year round. “It allows us to showcase all that Madison, Jackson, and the state of Mississippi have to offer,” Marovich said. “There are people from all over the United States and internationally that are coming into the area to stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, shop in the stores, and see what great Southern hospitality is all about.” “It is always good for the state and the area, and when you get that kind of positive recognition, it can really benefit golfing in Mississippi and the state as a whole,” Hoffman said. “I think Mississippi has proven in the past that it is a very good place to golf.” Hoffman has many fond memories from his years of playing golf at the pro-am portion of the tournament. “Whenever you get to participate in those events, that’s always a really special experience,” Hoffman said. Hoffman has been involved with the tournament for more than 20 years and knows a good bit about the interesting and ever-

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changing story of this PGA stop in the Magnolia State. The history of the only PGA tournament in Mississippi is colored by many changes in the past, but the one constant that has always remained true has been the dedication to bringing a first-class tournament to golf aficionados and fans. The tournament has seen many changes in its 44 year history. First held at the Hattiesburg Country Club, it was known as the Magnolia State Classic from when it started in 1968 until 1985. Many notable golfers hit the links during that time, including Payne Stewart, Roger Maltbie, and Craig Stadler. Howard McMillan, former president of Deposit Guaranty National Bank and the Deposit Guaranty Corporation in Jackson and current dean of the Else School of Management at Millsaps College, was a major figure in the history of the tournament and knows the history of the tournament very well. “Probably in the late ’70s or early ’80s, a group of Hattiesburg businessmen, who had a connection with the PGA started a ‘mini tour’ pro-am celebrity tournament at the Hattiesburg County Club,” McMillan said. “After a few years the tournament had grown and the principal sponsor could no longer support the tournament.” Deposit Guaranty National Bank was offered the opportunity to become the title sponsor, and McMillan said it “may have taken us all of five minutes to make the decision to step in.” McMillan and his associates realized the wonderful opportunities that the tournament could have for the income and image of Hattiesburg and the state at large. “Our agreement to become the sponsor resulted in a wonderful relationship with Robert Morgan,” McMillan said. “Robert had been the president of the Hattiesburg Country Club and by default, he had become the tournament’s executive director, on a part-time basis.” “Robert is a brilliant businessman, he had great organizational and operational skills and very importantly had developed an unusually strong relationship with the PGA,” McMillan said. “We hired Robert immediately, for a pittance, based on what he would and could do, and a wonderful long-term relationship with the bank, the tournament, and the PGA began.” Morgan went on to become the longest serving tour direc-

tor of a PGA tournament and was affectionately known as the “Dean” of tournament directors. “With Robert’s help, we got a playing spot opposite The Masters in April, and for many years were referred to as The Mississippi Masters,” McMillan said. In 1986, the tournament was renamed the Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic, marking another of the milestones in the history of the tournament. “We realized what Robert could do with some resources behind him, and we had a ‘winner’ on our hands,” McMillan said. “In just a few years, we were a full-fledged member of the PGA Tour. They like having a venue for the non-Masters players to play.” The tournament continued to grow, and in a few years, Morgan was told that the tournament needed to be moved to a larger location. In 1994, the tournament was moved to its current location at the Annandale Golf Club. “They wanted us in a larger market and wanted the prestige of playing the tournament at Annandale Mississippi’s only (Jack) Nicklaus designed course at the time,” McMillan said. Deposit Guaranty was proud to be the sponsor of Mississippi’s premier sporting event until we were purchased by the First American National Bank of Nashville who had no interest in sponsoring a golf tournament.” Fortunately, Southern Farm Bureau Insurance Company saw the importance of the tournament and gladly took over sponsorship. From 1999 to 2006, the tournament was known as the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. The Greenwood based Viking Range Corporation took over sponsorship of the tournament from 2007 to 2011, and the tournament became known as the Viking Classic, featuring exhibitions by some of the greats in the culinary field. This tournament has withstood many sponsorship changes, economic recessions, and acts of God, including torrential rain falls from hurricanes to 100 year floods. In 2010, the area received 22 inches of rain in the span during the tournament week, completely wiping out all competitions. Last year, the first two rounds of the tournament were played in the span of three days due to massive thunderstorms that swept through the area. Still, the tournament has trudged on, never letting any setback stop this PGA tournament from gracing

its presence in the Magnolia State. Throughout its history, the tournament has played host to some pretty impressive golfers. Previous champions of the tournament boast such greats as defending champ Chris Kirk, the current golfer with the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking, Luke Donald, and reigning FedExCup Champion Bill Haas. In 2003, John Huston won the tourney with Fred Funk taking the champion title from him the next year. Annandale is one of the premier golf courses in the state and touts the impressive Jack Nicklaus design and endorsement from the Golden Bear. “I would like for people who play Annandale to say at the end of a round; ‘Boy, I had an enjoyable day; that was fun,” Jack Nicklaus was quoted as saying. Annandale is ranked as one of the “Top 100” golf courses by Golf Digest. The Annandale Golf Club has a pretty interesting history of its own. Founded in 1981, Annandale is located on the former homestead of the Annandale Plantation, and the golf club strives to uphold the image the Annandale name has brought to the state for many years. John T. Johnstone of North Carolina brought the Annandale heritage to the state in 1820. Johnstone was the great nephew of the Earl of Annandale in Scotland, and he built a majestic plantation and a two room log cabin in the forests of Madison County. Johnstone christened the homes both Annandale in honor of his great uncle. John and Margaret Johnstone built a three story Italian Renaissance mansion on the property from approximately 1857 to 1859. The home and the grounds were the locations of many high society affairs and social occasions. Many partygoers loved to take in the night air and the stars from the rooftop of this elaborate home. The lush grounds were also a popular location for family picnics and getaways. The impressive

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home contained 40 rooms and was elegantly furnished, offering shelter and refuge to the family for many years until it was burned in 1924. Despite the devastation of the beautiful Annandale home, history is still alive all around the golf club and the grounds. The golf course is located near the Chapel of Cross, and the church cemetery is the final resting place of John Johnstone, Henry Vick, and Helen Johnstone Harris. The son of the founder of Vicksburg, Vick was betrothed to Helen Johnstone but was killed a week before the wedding in a duel. Helen Johnstone later married the Rev. George Harris, rector of the church, and the couple are buried near her first suitor in the cemetery. It is with that legacy of greatness that the Annandale Golf Course still operates today, and directors for the tournament are dedicated to bringing another first-class competition to the state again this year. The Bruno Event Team of Birmingham, a sports based marketing and event management company, will take over management of the event. From 2004 to 2006, the Bruno Event Team was in charge of the proceedings and will return to the tournament again this year. Hoffman is excited about the professionalism and expertise of the Bruno Event Team. He is also assured that John Marovich will do an excellent job as tournament director. “The Bruno Event Team is so well organized with such a great infrastructure, and they really know what they are doing,” Hoffman said. “They run over a dozen golf events, and they always go off without a hitch.” Again this year, Trustmark is the lead sponsor for the annual pro-am events held on the Wednesday prior to the official competition. Trustmark also enlists volunteers to assist with the festivities. Tournament goers can expect plenty of new promotions planned in conjunction with the tournament. And the key focus of this year’s event are promoting and encouraging a healthier and brighter tomorrow. “Speaking for the medical groups sponsors, we view this as an ideal opportunity to educate visitors on how leading a healthier lifestyle will enhance their daily quality of life,” Frank York, NewSouth NeuroSpine’s CEO, said. “We will have a 30 x 60 foot medical tent along the 18th fairway, and each day during the week offer some type of health related service or education to visitors. This could include everything from blood pressure screenings and measurement of body mass index to flexibility screenings, cholesterol checks, etc. As the tournament week approaches, we will be providing full details as to what will be available and when.” “The new sponsors are significant in our ability to continue the tournament,” McMillan said. “It took a lot of courage for them to step up, and everyone who enjoys the tournament should thank them. Obviously, they will bring a key segment of the community closer to the tournament.” “The tournament is a rich economic and image resource for the cities of Jackson, Madison, and the state of Mississippi,” McMillan said. The tournament brings the national spotlight on the state in a very positive and uplifting manner. McMillan, an avid golfer, feels that the tournament is immeasurable for golf fans and even for those that may not love this gentleman’s sport. There are always so many events surrounding the tournament that attract the attention and imagination of everyone. McMillan, like most Mississippians, is pleased the tournament will continue in the state and is appreciative to the new sponsors. All citizens should delight in the positive exposure that the tournament brings to state. “The tournament means a great deal to us, and it’s something all Mississippians should take great pride in,” York said. “The first thing that comes to my mind is the millions of dollars raised for Mississippi charities through the years by Century Club Charities. Century Club Charities has more than 160 members, who participate in a number of ways, including selling tickets for the Friends of Children’s Hospital drawing to raise funds for the hospital. Through the Birdies for Charity program, every charity

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in the state can participate. Additionally, the tournament’s economic impact exceeds $22 million annually.” Once again, the True South Classic Golf Tournament is held opposite the British Open, one of golf’s four major championships, meaning that the top 50 golfers in the PGA will be across the pond competing. But Hoffman said that the community should not be discouraged that they won’t be seeing Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson. You just might be seeing some of the brightest golfers of tomorrow at the tournament. “I’d encourage everyone to come out and see the future stars of PGA,” Hoffman said. “You’ll get to see some really great golfers and can play with them for a very reasonable price. I know that this year will be another exciting event, and you don’t want to miss out on seeing some of these really good up and coming golfers. I don’t know of anywhere else that you can see the brightest young golfers at such an intimate arena.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every artist dips his brush in his own sou and paints his own nature into his

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soul, is pictures.â&#x20AC;? Henry Ward Beecher

n the garden of life, very few

artists have the ability to create a multitude of emotions with their brushstrokes. Jerrod Partridge is one of those who has mastered that gift, evoking his own soul through his brushstrokes while creating pieces that have the ability to make viewers pause and contemplate the world around them. Some of his works, especially his stunning portraits, can bring a myriad of emotions, ranging from joy to tears, but it is a certainty that his creations will be treasured for generations to come.

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JUDY SMITH RACHEL KABUKALA

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Art is so much a part of Jerrod’s spirit and essence of who he truly is. It’s hard to believe he never really considered a career in art until he was in college. The Mobile native moved to Forest with his family while he was in high school, and he attended Mississippi College with plans of majoring in biology and minoring in art with the intention of pursuing medical illustration work, but he soon discovered his life’s course after taking his first art class there. “That’s when my interest was piqued,” Jerrod said. “I knew that my heart would always belong to the arts.” While in college, Jerrod met artist Bob Pennebaker, the man he calls his mentor. He credits Pennebaker’s encouragement and nurturing ways with helping him to “move forward” as an artist. “Bob really inspired me as an artist. Training with him was really invaluable.” Graduating with a degree in art with an emphasis in graphic design, the Northsider began his career as a graphic designer, but his heart just wasn’t in it. He loved the more creative process of drawing and painting. It was then that he and his wife, high school sweetheart Jessie, pulled up stakes and headed north so that Jerrod could pursue his dreams at the New York Academy of Art, where he received a master’s in fine art. “I think the education that I received in New York really gave me a strong foundation as an artist. The academy does a great job of combining rigorous training in traditional technical practices with the pursuit of contemporary conceptual ideas. Art is just like a sport. You have to practice and exercise to train your eyes and to learn the strengths of your particular medium.” And all that training and work has definitely paid off. The couple returned to their Mississippi homeland where Jerrod began to make his mark in the local art scene. He is often commissioned to create portraits each one showing the true spirit and heart of his subjects. But Jerrod isn’t limited to portrait painting. He has the ability to make even the most mundane experience or setting seem beautiful and enchanting. Drawing inspiration from his everyday life, Jerrod is often inspired to bring those creations to life through his work. Whether it’s his painting of dishes in the sink, a baby asleep on the dryer with clothes waiting to be folded, or an open refrigerator door, Jerrod brings out the splendor in the world around us, mak-

ing us stop and take notice of so many things that we might take for granted or look over. Jerrod makes it a point to avoid “sentimentality and decoration” in those “domestic” scenes while focusing on the “magnificence” of the world around him. “Art for me is how I make sense of the world and my life,” Jerrod said. “While some people might use art as an escape, I use it to make some kind of meaning to my world. A pile of clothes piled on the bed waiting to be folded might seem overwhelming, but I see things a little differently and try to bring out the beauty in all of those little moments of my life.” He also enjoys bringing art into the lives of others and is able to do that by teaching figure drawing and portrait drawing classes at Gallery 119 where his artwork is often displayed. He is also an adjunct professor of art at Millsaps College. “His classes are always full, and the students just rave about him,” Mike Nunnery, Gallery 119 gallery director, said. “They love his laid-back approach to teaching, and many people take his classes several times. He can just bring out the best in all of his students.” One artistic aspect Jerrod has explored is the creation of his own paper to form the foundation of his artwork. After trying out the new skill, Jerrod, a selfproclaimed “obnoxiously obsessive recycler” discovered that he really liked the process and the added element that the homemade paper brought to his artwork. “I really like process,” Jerrod said. “I think if you put a lot of work into your foundation before you put the brush to the canvas, then you are going to put a little more care and consideration into what you seek to create. The more involved I am in the overall process the more relevant and meaningful the work becomes, first to me as the artist but then to whomever decides that they want to live with the work.” Jerrod’s joy in the creative process is what led him to design and create his own art studio amid the dapples of sunshine and flowers in the family’s backyard. With the help of his friend Jimmy Robertson and other volunteers, Jerrod was able to build the studio of his dreams. The building is just as artistic as any of his pieces of art, but there is a rhyme and reason for everything in the studio. The studio rises to the north to allow the premium amount of the most “traditional desirable light” to work by, and the studio practically glows from the natural light dancing across the studio floor. Jerrod calls the crape myrtle bookshelves,

“Art is a powerful thing, and it is a major part of who I am,” Jerrod said. “It gets under your skin, and you feel that you have to do it. Each day I continue to grow as an artist, and that desire to create will never stop.” july 2012

Jerrod Partridge supported by a single gracefully curving limb a “happy accident,” and he attributes much of the success of the studio to his wife for helping him find quality used materials keeping production costs down. The fairy lights that twinkle along the walkway leading out of the studio help to create a simply magical place that is sure to encourage many wonderful and artful creations to come. Nestled amid the shady trees in the Fondren district is where the Partridge family calls home. The couple’s family includes son, Ren, six; daughter, Mae, four; and the newest member of the family, Elliot, one. Jessie homeschools the children, and Jerrod tries to keep normal working hours in the studio. It’s a balance of structure and organization that the couple has perfected throughout their lives together. “We have always worked so well together, and Jessie has helped to bring that balance to our lives,” Jerrod said. “Without that, we couldn’t survive.” Jerrod and Jessie have created a seamless beautiful balancing act in their family. But that is nothing new for this couple. The Partridge children are fortunate enough to grow up with art being a major part of their lives. “They love drawing with Daddy,” Jessie said. “Art for them is just a very normal part of their lives. They have grown up around it and love being a part of that world.”

Viewing Herrod’s “domestic scenes” is like a glimpse into the private world of the Partridge family, and Jessie enjoys seeing the story of their lives painted in brushstrokes all around them. “Many of the pieces he does are inspired by our family and our lives,” Jessie said. “You can always see Jerrod and our family in the subject matter of his work. His work shows our place in the world, and that’s really special to see.” Amid commissions for portraits and other artwork, Jerrod’s work continues to be showcased. His painting “Pearl River #5” was featured at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel as part of the Mississippi Art Faculty Juried Exhibition, and he will have a solo exhibition in the Marie Hull Gallery at Hinds Community College in October titled “Vignettes: Domestic Scenes of Debatable Significance.” Through his creative brushstrokes, Partridge continues to bring out the beauty and charm in the simplest of things, bringing a greater appreciation for the smallest of pleasures in life, and a higher standard of art to the historic Fondren art community. “Jerrod is so incredibly talented and does so much work in the artist community in Jackson,” Nunnery said. “He brings a certain level of sophistication to the art community here, but he remains so humble. His approach to art will just blow you away.”

Missy Donaldson BY S C OT T A L B PHOTOGRAPHY BY

ERT JOHNSON BETH BUCKLEY

issy Donaldson has lived a creative life. That’s been intentional, or (if you will) by design. The St. Andrew’s Episcopal School graduate has forged a successful career as a graphic designer, marketing manager, creative director and more, all while raising her beautiful small daughter as a single mom. Donaldson, who currently serves as the graphics coordinator for the Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons architecture firm in Jackson, has worked for a wide range of companies and organizations in Jackson and Atlanta, while also maintaining an active freelance career through her own company, MADdesign. She specializes in print and logo design, Web sites, and typography. Donaldson’s interest in the visual world emerged at an early age. “I always loved art and making things,” says Missy. “But it was probably around sixth grade when I started to really think that it was cool and fun.

n “Betty Mitchell [art teacher at St. Andrew’s] really took me under her wing and encouraged me to explore my creativity. She also pushed me to go to the summer program at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) before my senior year.” That summer at RISD set Donaldson on a trajectory for a creative career. “It was like a whole new world,” she says now. “I had gone to a summer session at Northfield Mount Hermon [a New England boarding school], but at RISD it was like I had found people who were ‘weird’ like me. Not really weird, but arty and creative. “To be around so many people like that in one place was just amazing and inspiring.” Donaldson was accepted to attend RISD for college, which came as something of a pleasant surprise. “I never thought I would get into a school like that,” she says. “But being at St. Andrew’s for high school encouraged creativity. It gave you that freedom. You felt like it was OK to be different. Donaldson started out in the architecture program at RISD, having inherited an interest from her family. She is the daughter of Northsiders Dottie and Joe Donaldson. “My parents were both really into architecture,” she says. “I lived in a geodesic dome until the sixth grade. I thought that was what I wanted to do.” Soon, however, it became clear that Donaldson’s interests were elsewhere. She changed from architecture to graphic design after one semester. “In architecture, you have to design things that will actually stand up and work,” she laughs at the memory. “I was more interested in studying beauty than in focusing on structure and function. “I knew classmates that were studying graphic design, and I wanted to do what they were doing. There was never any question of leaving; I knew I was going to be getting a great education, and I

liked being far from home.” Donaldson got to explore many different aspects of design during her college experience, which included a winter session at an art school in San Miguel de Allende. Her educational experience predated the common use of computers in graphic design. Cut-andpaste was more than just a few keystrokes on a keyboard; it really meant to cut and paste something. “We actually mixed paint to learn about color,” she says. “We learned about how to create typography, positive space, and other aspects of design by actually creating things by hand. Near the end of college, we got onto the computer a bit.” After college, Donaldson moved to Atlanta (“I realized that I was a Southern girl at heart, and I figured that Atlanta was a city I could love.”), where she worked for a year before heading home to Jackson. She worked for DREAM, the anti-drug nonprofit, for several years as their art director before moving back to Atlanta for several years. In 2003, Donaldson won the Clarion Award from the Association for Women in Communications. She again came home to Jackson in 2005. In addition to her various positions as marketing manager, creative director, and other management positions for area firms, she has started a side business selling Christmas cards, stationery, and other items. Look for her booth at Mistletoe Marketplace later this year. Today, Missy’s five-year-old daughter Addie – a ringer for Missy – is taking after her mom in more ways than one. “She just loves to cut and glue things, and she colors from the moment she wakes up,” says Missy. “Of course, she loves to sing and dance, too. “I think we’ve got another creative on our hands.” Learn more about Missy Donaldson’s work at www.missydonaldson.com. july 2012

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Two New Faces

by JENNY MARKOW

here are two new faces at the USTA Mississippi tennis office. Billy Stein was recently hired for the Jackson area as the coordinator for area development for the 10 and under tennis programs. Although this is a USTA Southern position, he works out of the state office on North State Street. Billy was graduated from Ole Miss in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and hospitality management. He was a high school tennis coach in Gainesville for his first year out of college, but decided that he wanted to get back to Mississippi because of his love for Ole Miss. When the part-time tennis coordinator position opened, he packed his bags and moved to Jackson. “This job offers me a great opportunity to be at the forefront for the ever growing 10 and under tennis initiative brought on by the USTA. I’m very excited about working on court with the young people in this area, as well as meeting the local tennis professionals,” Stein said. In addition to working outside the office, he will work with Russell Dendy and Angie Deleon to help grow 10 and under tennis in the tri-county area. For more information about getting involved in 10 and under tennis, contact Billy at stein@sta.usta.com. Also new at the USTA office is Erin Pontious. Erin is from Mobile, home of the famed Mobile Tennis Center, where many USTA Southern Sectional events have been played. Like Stein, Erin recently was graduated from Ole Miss and is excited to be in Jackson, close to her alma mater. While attending Ole Miss, Erin was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Pontious is the USTA league events and promotions coordinator for the state. Graduating in May with a degree in marketing, Erin will bring a lot of exciting new ideas to the table. “This is all very new to me, I didn’t play tennis growing up, but I’m looking forward to learning about this great sport and working to promote it across the state.” This is the third year that the USTA League Adult Mississippi State Championships will be held on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Close to 1,000 tennis players will compete during the four-day championship. Traveling from the Northside will be 20 teams in all divisions. Fifteen of those are local winners and five are either a finalist or a wild card. “We are thrilled to be back on the beautiful Mississippi coast,” says Lindsey Sartain, director of adult league programs. “The players really enjoy coming to the coast, and the tournament committee really puts on a great event,” continues Sartain.

2012 Smith 4.0 Senior Men Front Row L-R: Jeff Purvis, Sidney Smith, Bruce Barkley, Wesley Whitehead; Back Row L-R: Clay Haller, L C James, Brad Myers, John England

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Billy Stein

Madison’s Megan Humphreys competed in the Spring Southern Closed Championships in Mobile during the weekend of May 4 -7. Humphreys teamed with Hannah Hutchings of Woodstock, Ga., to take home the title of girls-12s doubles champion for 2012. Pictured are Megan Humphreys with coach and Reunion director of tennis, Justyn Schelver.

Erin Pontious

Ryan Farlow and Brittany Cooper vs Turner Yates and Nick Barone

Vickie Farlow, Ashley Cirelli, Ryan Farlow, Pam Cirelli, Nick Barone, Brittany Cooper, Ellie, Turner, Kendall and Gene Yates, Robert Russell

qbkkfp ^as^kq^db Winners will have the opportunity to advance to the USTA Southern Sectional Championships to be held in Mobile. The Country Club of Jackson recently hosted an exhibition match during the four-ball golf tournament. This is an annual event and the players all enjoy watching the pros and juniors playing tennis. This year’s match featured mixed doubles between Ryan Farlow and Brittney Cooper against Nick Barone (head CCJ tennis professional) and Turner Yates. A great time was had by all. This tennis event is held each year in conjunction with the fourball golf tournament. Also in May, the CCJ junior tennis championships were played over a four-day span. Thirty juniors competed in the different age divisions. Planning the championship was tennis player and tennis mom, Melissa Laseter. Remember to drink plenty of liquids before you hit the courts in this heat. It’s important to be hydrated before, during and after any sporting activities. As always, for all of your tennis needs, go to www.mstennis.com or like us on our facebook page, USTA Mississippi. Harris McLemore, Matthew Laseter

Turner Wilson, Owen Fracchia, James McLemore, Gage Morgan

Ashley and Megan O’Mara

Claire McClure, Dray Wilson

Alden McInnis

Lee Margaret and Mary Will Sykes, Mallie Ward, Douglas Watkins

Warren Scott

Emory Laseter, Sara Brook Adams

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FOODWISE

WINE APPRECIATION PART TWO

FLAVOR FROM THE VINE

EXPLORING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GRAPE TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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

hile my curiosity about wine may have begun in college, my love of wine was discovered while Heath and I were on our honeymoon in California. We spent most of our time in Sonoma County where we had the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful landscape in the country and taste some mighty fine wine. Some of the Sonoma County wineries we visited were Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Simi, Imagery Estate, and Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves. According to the Wine Institute, California makes 90 percent of all U.S. wine and is the world’s fourth leading wine producer after France, Italy and Spain. When most people think of California and wine, Napa Valley always comes to mind, but it is only a small portion of the California Wine Country. The North Coast American Viticultural Area in California covers more than 3,000,000 acres, including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties, where some of the country’s finest wines are produced. Chardonnay is America’s most popular white wine, with California being the largest producer and Sonoma County’s largest variety of grape. As I researched white wines to feature in our three-part series of wine exploration, I thought it would be fun to feature only white wines from Sonoma County. I found the trip to my favorite liquor store a little more challenging with these restrictions in place. Wine can be overwhelming. To minimize

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Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

distractions, I suggest picking a variety of wine and a region of production before visiting the wine store. You may be surprised by how much easier it is to shop for wine with specific criteria. When shopping for wine, the variety is of utmost importance because I like a white wine with more body and less acidity. I look for different regions and vintages, but sometimes the labels just speak to me. I am one of those people that wine marketers love and wine snobs loathe, because I make many of my wine purchases based on the look of the label. I also have a strange sense of humor, so if it makes me laugh and it’s under $15 chances are I’m going to buy it. The way I see it, either way, I end up smiling either before the cork is popped or after the bottle is empty. My willingness to venture out in wine selection has left me disappointed on several occasions. I have made bad choices - like buying a 2008-boxed Chardonnay from Sonoma County. While doing my wine “research,” I thought it would interesting to report firsthand on the taste of a four-year-old box of wine aged in the plastic liner of a cardboard box. I can safely state that not all boxed wine is bad, but the one I purchased was terrible. I have never taken a sip of gasoline, but having pumped gas for the last 20 years or so, I can say that the flavor on my palate after tasting the boxed Chardonnay was similar to the scent of a fill-up. Again, boxed wine is not bad, however my research concludes - bottled wine tastes better. Regardless of how your wine is packaged, it should not taste like fuel or smell like vinegar. If you do get a bottle or box of wine that is unpotable, count it up to experience and throw it out. If you would not drink it – please, please, please do not cook with it. I know there are some of you that will

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put the cork back in the bottle and serve it to your mother-in-law when she comes by for a visit, and that is up to you, but heed my advice - the wine will taste worse the next time it’s poured. All wine will turn to a vinegar-like state the longer it is exposed to air. If you want to serve your guests vinegar, I would recommend a nice balsamic from The Everyday Gourmet. Now that you know what wine shouldn’t taste like, we will explore the major varieties of white wine and the characteristics of each grape. It is important to have an idea about the flavor that you’re looking for in a wine. You will be disappointed if you allow the guy at the liquor store to pick a “white wine” that goes with chicken. FYI: All white wine goes with chicken, so you must be an educated buyer about what you are looking for in a bottle of wine. For example, if you do not like fruity wine, I would suggest that you stay away from the Semillon aisle in the liquor store. A few terms used widely in white wine descriptions: Acidity: typically only used to describe white wine. Acidity is the element that gives fruit its refreshing sensation. Too little acidity and the wine will seem dull or heavy, particularly if it is a sweet wine; on the contrary, too much acidity and the wine will be tart, sharp and undrinkable. Balance: the cohesiveness of the wine and the way that all factors are integrated. Body: often described as light to medium to heavy (similar to the body of milk, as if skim milk were light to whole milk as medium and to heavy cream as heavy). Finish: Length of time taste lingers on the palate (usually the longer the better unless it tastes like gasoline). Now that you know a little wine lingo, we must evaluate the different characteristics of each grape. There are numerous varieties of white grapes, but only a few are used in commercially produced wines. The characteristics and flavors of the wine are greatly influenced by the region of production, so a Chardonnay produced in South Africa will have a different balance and finish than that of a Chardonnay from Washington state. Chardonnay (shar-dun-NAY): The world’s most popular white variety that can be surprisingly simple or extremely complex. Characteristics: Medium to heavy body wine with hints of fruit, nuts, butter, oak, spice or vanilla. Regions: United States (California, Oregon and Washington), France (Burgundy), Australia, Italy, Moldavia, South Africa, Chili and Argentina. Chenin Blanc (SHEN’N BLAHNK): The grape used in many jug wines or inexpensive table wines. Characteristics: Light body wine with fruity undertones and high acidity. Regions: France (Loire Valley) and United States (California). Gewurztraminer (geh-VERTS-trah-mee-ner): The most intensely aromatic of all white wines. Characteristics: Medium body wine with bold flavor and light acidity. Regions: Germany and France (Alsace). Muscat (Mus-CAT): Muscat grapes are used to produce a popular wine called Asti Spumante. Characteristics: Full bodied wine with a fruity, sweet flavor and high acidity. Regions: United States (California, Washington, Oregon and New York) Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and France. Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio (PEE-no GREE or GREE-zho): Known as Pinot Grigio in Italy and the Alsace region of France, and Pinot Gris in the United States, this grape’s character will vary depending upon its growing region. Characteristics: Light body wine with fresh flavor and aromas of pear, peach and apricot. Regions: Italy, Germany, United States (Oregon) or

France (Alsace). Riesling (REES-ling): A low alcohol wine with striking acidity. Riesling, the most notable white wine grape from Germany. Characteristics: Light to medium body wine with a distinct flowery, fruity aroma with medium to high acidity. Regions: Germany, France (Alsace), United States (New York, California and Washington). Sauvignon Blanc (SO-vin-yon BLAHNK): also known as Fumé Blanc is meant to be enjoyed young. Characteristics: Light to medium body wine with tangy grapefruit or fresh cut grass aromas and crisp acidity. Regions: France (Bordeaux and Loire) New Zealand, South Africa and United States (California). Semillon (SEM-ih-yon): Often blended with Sauvignon Blanc to balance its strong berrylike flavors. Characteristics: Distinct fig flavor and can be very rich, making a favorable dessert wine. Regions: Chile, Argentina, Australia and United States (California). Viognier (vee-oh-NYAY]): Characteristics: It has low to moderate acidity with hints of peach and apricot, and without the flowery aromas of some other white wines. Regions: France (Rhone) and United States (California). White wine is best served at a cool/cold temperature. Simple and dry white wines should be consumed at the coolest temperature, while complex, heavier wines should be consumed at the warmest temperature of the other whites. Generally speaking, higher quality wines such as an aged Chardonnay should be served at 50 degrees. No sommelier will ever admit to it, but a little secret I’ve learned is you can put the less expensive wine in the freezer and it actually makes it taste better. For most people, obtaining the optimal temperature to serve wine is less complex than pairing with food. Selecting the precise wine to complement a dish is an ongoing challenge for many people. With a little help from my friends, we’ve created a chart of the most popular wine varieties and suitable pairings for each wine’s general characteristics. The chart is only a guide, so for those of you who enjoy a Riesling with your rib-eye may be disappointed to know that the combination is not prohibited, but it is not one of the finalists on the suggested parings on the white wine chart.

Wine & Food Pairing Guide for the Most Popular Varietals of White Wine: Chardonnay

Riesling/Pinot Gris

Swiss Asiago Edam Havarti Gouda Muenster Walnuts Almonds Bell Pepper Potato Vegetables & Chili Pepper Squash Fruit Apricot Mango Ham Chicken Meat & Poultry Duck Veal Sausage Pork Loin Lobster Crab Seafood Sea Bass Lobster Trout Shrimp Chutney Béarnaise Sauces Light Cream Sauces Pesto Chervil Saffron Herbs & Spices Ginger Sesame Lemon Shallots Orange Zest Tarragon Apple Pie Banana’s Foster Dessert Carmel Bread pudding Cheese & Nuts

Sauvignon Blanc Feta Gruyere Ricotta Pine Nuts Asparagus Spinach Green Apple Chicken Turkey Veal Calamari Clams/Mussels Oysters Lemon or Herb Sauces Vinaigrette Chives Cilantro Creole Dill Sorbet Key Lime Pie

White wines are a fantastic complement to many summer dishes. The crisp flavors and cool temperature of a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Gris at sunset make the long days of summer a little more refreshing. Fresh produce and lighter fare are ideal companions to white wine. I suggest sampling a specific variety of wine from a few producing regions to taste the diversity of wine even amongst the same type of grape. Just like Georgia is famous for its peach trees, you may never eat another Georgia peach after tasting a one bite of a peach from Alabama’s Chilton County. The same is true for wine; you will discover that some regions produce better wine or varieties that suit your palate. The only way to know what white wine suits you is to try a few. Cheers to white wine – on to red we go. july 2012

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WEDDINGS

Jennifer Lauren Whatley & Jacob Lee Vaughn OCTOBER 15, 2011 MADISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • MADISON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lee Vaughn

ennifer Lauren Whatley and Jacob Lee Vaughn were united in marriage 5:30 p.m. October 15, 2011, at Madison United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bill Barksdale officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Arthur Whatley of Madison. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Irving Melichar of Laurel, Mrs. Arthur Finus Whatley of Brandon and the late Mr. Whatley. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady P. Vaughn Jr. of Pleasant View, Tenn. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Grady P. Vaughn of Cordova, Tenn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lee Olley of Millington, Tenn. Providing nuptial music were Donna Banks, organist; and Ouida Holland, soloist. Scripture readers were Michael Allen Campbell, cousin of the bride; and Grady Philbert Vaughn III, brother of the bridegroom. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory organza designer gown fashioned with a shirred sweetheart neckline closed in the back with covered buttons. From the fitted bodice fell the full organza skirt, hand draped and caught with silk flowers drifting into a chapel train. With her gown she wore a long cape cut veil of edged illusion. She wore her mother’s pearl necklace and bracelet and her aunt’s pearl and diamond earrings. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses, hydrangea and white stock, hand-tied with satin ribbon and an embroidered heirloom handkerchief given to the bride by her grandmother. A family Bible belonging to the bridegroom’s mother’s family was used in the wedding ceremony during the blessing of the marriage. Katherine Marie Ellis was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Darby Greye Taylor, cousin of the bride; Sydney Grace Bowles; Nina Guo; Eleanore O’Dea Elizabeth Hanlon; Alexandra O’Brien Kiester; Amanda Howard Law; Natalie Marie Mayo; Amanda Holley Parsons; and Alden Wofford Raulston. They wore tea-length dresses of caspian blue peau de soie with sweetheart necklines and carried hand-tied bouquets of blush roses, white hydrangeas, and white ranunculus. Grady Philbert Vaughn III, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsmen were Steven Arthur Whatley Jr., brother of the bride; Joshua Andrew Boggan; Derek Michael Chuboff; Daniel Walter Fox; Charles Andrew Mercy; Marlin Lacey Mosby IV; and Neil Evan Murphy. Program attendants were Margaret Elizabeth Phillips, cousin of the bridegroom; and Callie Frances Hall. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Jiggett’s Home in Canton. The bride’s cake was set atop an antique silver stand and decorated with candlelight icing and decorative scroll. The four-tiered cake was topped with a bouquet of fresh flowers. The bridegroom’s table featured strawberry cakes garnished with fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate. Guests enjoyed dancing in the tented garden area to music chosen by the couple. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in honor of the couple at the Corner House in Canton. Earlier in the day, a luncheon in honor of the bride and her attendants was held at the Parker House of Ridgeland and hosted by the bride’s grandmother Mrs. George Melichar, aunt Mrs. Glenn Campbell, Mrs. Charles Ellis and Mrs. Stan Hall. Following a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple is at home in Gretna, La., where the bride is a student in the doctor of physical therapy program at Louisiana State University, and the bridegroom is stationed at Air Station New Orleans with the United States Coast Guard. july 2012

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Lauren Elizabeth Hastings & William Grayson Mashburn DECEMBER 3, 2011 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHAPEL • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. William Grayson Mashburn

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auren Elizabeth Hastings and William Grayson Mashburn were united in marriage December 3, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel in Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul David Hastings. She is the granddaughter of Helen Waller and the late Edgar N. Waller of Marks, and Paul D. Hastings and the late Jack Marie Hastings of Lambert. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hale of Madison and the late Billy Coleman Mashburn Jr. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Coleman Mashburn Sr., formerly of Yazoo City, and the late Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Hamel. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Byron Malone. Nuptial music was provided by the Jackson String Quartet. Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of ivory organza, fashioned with a strapless sweetheart neckline. The ruched bodice featured intricate silver embroidery embellished with delicate crystal beading. A ruched, fitted skirt opened to reveal a fuller, ruffled skirt ending in a chapel length train. She wore a fingertip-length veil trimmed with matching crystal beading. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses. Attached to the bouquet was the bridal set of the bridegroom’s grandparents passed down by the bridegroom’s mother. The bride also carried a two-dollar bill given to her by her late grandfather. Matron of honor was Kimbler Bryant Sloan of Pearl. Bridesmaids were Gina Marie Colon of Jackson, Kristen Bolls Gaskin of Florence, Cheryl See McLaurin of Starkville, and Leslie Anne Owens of Brandon. They wore cocktail length, one shoulder dresses of barcelona dupioni. They each carried a hand-tied bouquet of roses, spider mums, and seasonal greenery. The bridegroom’s brother, Logan Francis Hale of Madison, was best man. Groomsmen were Bennett Lance Hale of Madison; Bradly Channing Jones of Hattiesburg; Bryan Nicholas Jones of Chattanooga; and Kristopher Seann Martin of Brandon. Ushers were Matthew Bradley Earnheart of St. Louis; Clayton Matthew Hastings of Ridgeland; James Michael McElroy of Brandon; and Joshua David Roberts of Jackson. Scripture reader was Reagan Tisdale McElroy. Program attendants were Ann Clayton Cain and Zoie Cain. The bride’s proxy was Diana Hale Robertson. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Duling Hall. Guests enjoyed a buffet of the bridal couple’s favorite foods and a four-tiered wedding cake. Guests then danced to the music of Hunter Gibson. At the end of the evening, the couple exited to the sound of guests ringing cowbells and rode away in a vintage 1958 Buick Super. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the bridal party and families at Biaggi’s in Ridgeland. After a wedding trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the couple is at home in Ridgeland where the bride is a graphic designer at the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the bridegroom is a head coach and co-owner of Crossfit 601.

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WEDDINGS

Meagan Marie Jordan & Collin John Fahrenkopf OCTOBER 8, 2011 CAMERON PLANTATION • MADISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Collin John Fahrenkopf

eagan Marie Jordan and Collin John Fahrenkopf were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m., October 8, 2011, at the bride’s home, Cameron Plantation, in Madison County. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Morris Alford Taylor. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stephen Jordan of Madison County. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Alton Pierce of Madison, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John William Jordan Sr. of Carter. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fahrenkopf of Germantown. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Griffis and the late Mrs. Beverly Griffis of Starkville, and Louise Fahrenkopf and the late Charles George Fahrenkopf of Atlanta. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride chose a couture designer gown of ivory French Alencon lace, featuring a modified A-line strapless silhouette. The sweetheart neckline was graced with a soft silken tulle and the natural waistline was adorned with a hand-beaded crystal vintage style belt. The skirt featured multiple layers of French Alencon lace and the bridal silhouette fell to slipper length and into a chapel length train. She carried a bouquet of creamy white and ivory garden roses accented with gardenia foliage. The stems were tied with satin and lace ribbon with her grandmother’s heirloom handkerchief and cameo brooch worn by several generations. The bride’s sister-in-law, Lindsay Morris Jordan, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathryn Jameson Anderson, Parker Black Blakeney, Katherine Elizabeth Brown, Shannon Shere’ Dayton, Lauren Michelle Enstrom, Sallie Marie Hollister, Mary Ashton Taylor Loftin, Emily Sumrall Murphy, Allison Roberts Cruse, Courtney Alysson Spring, and Catherine Price Walt. They wore bronze silk taffeta dresses and carried bouquets of white hydrangea accented with caramel garden roses, amnesia roses, silver brunia, and pieris japonica. The stems were tied with nude toned lace adorned with a vintage key. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Collin Buck Costello, Brian Anthony Deschamp, Chadwick Charles Fahrenkopf, Ross Edward Hamric, Jon Mark Jordan, Stephen Pierce Jordan, Brock Michael Maples, Kiel David Niederriter, Ronald Thomas Powell, Kristofer Ryan Saffle, Charles Eugene Simmons, and Stephen Mark Ward. Ring bearer was William Lawton Rhodes. Music was presented by the Magnolia String Quartet and Ben Cone III and Worship Gospel Choir. Scripture during the ceremony was read by John William Jordan Jr. Program and registry attendants were Liesl Kathryn Fahrenkopf, Julia Elizabeth Eidt, Margaret Catherine Eidt, Sophia Elizabeth Carr, Emma Catherine Carr, Anna Tynes Carr, Cate Frances Carr, MaryCarr Eastman, Ashlan Leigh Eastman, and Hannah Grace Bolling Michel. Following the ceremony, a reception was held on the grounds of the bride’s home with stations of gourmet Southern cuisine. Cocktail hour music was provided by the Session’s Jazz Band, and later in the evening, guests were entertained by the band, Doctor Zarr. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild in Ridgeland. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple is at home in New York City. july 2012

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ENGAGEMENTS

Jenny Claire Hammond & Justin Lowrey Dyre AUGUST 11, 2012

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WINONA • WINONA, MISSISSIPPI

Jenny Claire Hammond, Justin Lowrey Dyre

r. and Mrs. Edward Arnold Hammond III of Winona announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenny Claire Hammond, to Justin Lowrey Dyre of Grenada. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gilmer Potts of Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arnold Hammond Jr. of Winona. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lowrey Dyre, Sue Gregory and the late Cled Gregory, the late Lowrey White Dyre and the late Mary Dyre, all of Grenada. Miss Hammond is a 2006 honor graduate of Winona High School. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She was graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2012 with her doctor of pharmacy. She is a pharmacist with Walgreens in Jackson. Dyre is a 2004 honor graduate of Kirk Academy. He attended the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He received his doctor of dental medicine in 2012 from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dyre is a dentist with Castlewoods Dental Clinic in Flowood. The couple will exchange vows at First Baptist Church of Winona, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow at EE Hereford Ranch. Following the wedding, the couple plans to live in Madison.

Leah Frances Jones & Jonathan Douglas Eaton JULY 28, 2012

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI r. and Mrs. Jamie Wallace Jones of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Frances Jones, to Jonathan Douglas Eaton of Starkville, formerly of Nashville.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Trudy Wand, the late Clifford Wand, and the late Berry Reuben Givens, all of Brookhaven, and the late James Wallace Jones and Billie Sue Jones of Monticello. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Carl Eaton of Nashville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eaton of Richmond, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lancaster and the late Beth Lancaster of Greer, S.C. Miss Jones is a 2009 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She is a junior political science major at Mississippi College and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in 2013. Eaton is a 2005 graduate of Hume-Fogg Academic High School. At Mississippi State University, he earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s in statistics. He is an instructor in the math department at State. The couple will exchange vows at First Baptist Church, Jackson, July 28 at 6 p.m. Jonathan Douglas Eaton, Leah Frances Jones july 2012

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Sarah Elizabeth Tew & Christopher Harper Solop SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

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r. and Mrs. William Ernest Tew announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Tew, to Christopher Harper Solop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Solop. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Salena Lofton Edwards and the late James Harol Lofton of Brookhaven, and Mary Holder Tew and the late William Lowell Tew of Laurel. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Wilvaree Harper and the late William A. Harper of Laurel, and Laura Solop and the late Eugene Solop of Colonia, N.J. Miss Tew is a 2006 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated cum laude from the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, where she received her bachelor’s degree in dramatic performance. Since graduating, she worked on the film “The Help” and spent two years in Los Angeles working as an actress. She now lives in Ridgeland until the wedding. Solop is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He was graduated from Texas A and M University with his bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in English. He is a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and will report for active duty in October. The couple will exchange vows September 1 in a small ceremony at the childhood home of the bride with a reception to follow. After the wedding, the couple will be based in Quantico, Va.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Mary Lindley Mims & Brandon Michael Amacker JULY 7, 2012

GALLOWAY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Brandon Michael Amacker, Mary Lindley Mims

r. and Mrs. John Howard Vaught Mims of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Lindley Mims, to Brandon Michael Amacker, son of Lynne Roberts Amacker and the late William ‘Billy’ Amacker of Brandon. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Bailess and the late Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Mims, all of Vicksburg. A 2006 graduate of Warren Central High School, Miss Mims was graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences. She is pursing a master’s in elementary education. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer Roberts of Purvis and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Amacker Jr. of Poplarville. After graduating from Northwest Rankin High School in 2006, Amacker attended the University of Mississippi, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management. He is an account executive with the Insurance Center of Meridian-Jackson. The couple will exchange vows July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at The South. Following the wedding, the couple will live in Madison.

Katherine Gene Arnold & Hunter Reid Bower

M Hunter Reid Bower, Katherine Gene Arnold

AUGUST 11, 2012 THE SOUTH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

r. and Mrs. William Glen Arnold announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Gene ‘Kate’ Arnold, to Hunter Reid Bower, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell Bower of Vaughan, formerly of Flowood. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ray Thornton of Tupelo and the late Gene Still Kirk Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. James Loyd Arnold of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hall of Richland, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Todd of Jackson, Dr. John D. Bower and Edna Curry and Mandeville ‘Snookie’ Bower. He is the great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Floid M. Reid of Florence and the late Pauline Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Willard of Bedford, Va. Miss Arnold attended Madison Central High School, was graduated from Holmes Community College and is pursuing a degree as a dental assistant at Hinds Allied Health Center. Bower was graduated from Northwest Rankin High School and attended Hinds Community College as the recipient of a soccer scholarship. He is associated with Got Gear Motor Sports. The couple met as children playing competitive soccer for Mississippi Fire Soccer Club. Their’s is a love story cultivated of friendship and strengthened with time. Following the wedding celebration the couple and their two rescued dogs will live in Vaughan where they both enjoy hunting and land management of the family farm. The wedding and reception will take place August 11, at The South. july 2012

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Lee Wooley and Jordan Russell engagement party

Matthew and Bethany Koury, Marion Wood, Neal Wise, Kari Wooley, Paige Primos, Andrew Gowdey, Kevin Thomas

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A engagement party was held recently for Lee Wooley and Jordan Russell in the Petit Bois home of Kathryn and Mickey Koury. Co-hosts and hostesses were Janie and Mark Bowen, Cindy and David Brooks, Lisa and Pat Busby, Marsha and Tim Cannon, Gail and John England, Val and Rusty Ethridge, Mona and Johnny Evans, Ruth Fly, Lynn and Jim Grenfell, Peggy and Larry Goldstein, Aldine and Ed Gordon, Bertha and James Gordon, Cindy and Bob Harrison, Stacy and Phil Harrison, Paula and

Lee and Becky Wooley

David and Jocelyn Dill, Lee Wooley, Jordan and Amy Russell

Johnny and Jan Wade, Larry Houchins 56

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Jimmy Hood, Anne and Jim Jones, Leila and Sam Lane, Ginny Lloyd, Dan Ellen and Mike Maples, Robin and Mark Mayfield, Pat and Jody Monsour, Betse and Don Parsons, Virginia and Don Primos, Mary and George Shirley, Carol and Bill Sneed, June and Harper Stone, Barbie and Wayne Sullivan, Sandy and Mac Temple, Lee and Burney Threadgill, Beverly and Steve Weeks, Cheryl and Cal Wells, Virginia Ann and Cleve Whitley, and Tracy and Scott Woods. Shown are scenes from the party.

Kathryn Koury, Hall and Carole Bailey, Mickey Koury

Kathryn Koury, Cheryl Wells, June Stone, Ginny Lloyd, Mary Shirley, Bertha and Aldine Gordan, Cindy Harrison, Gail England; (middle row) Sandy Temple, Peggy Goldstein, Virginia Ann Jones, Cindy Brooks, Paula Hood, Carol Sneed, Mona Evans, Virginia Primos, Marsha Cannon, Tracy Woods; (front) Amy Russell, Jocelyn Dill, Bette Dickinson, Barbara Bennett, Robin Mayfield, Kari, Marie, Lee and Becky Wooley, Lee Threadgill, Barbie Sullivan

Laura House, Lee Wooley, Ivy Davis, Katherine Sneed

Marie, Lee and Kari Wooley

Laura House, Amanda Leigh Conner, Katherine Sneed

Scott Woods, Cal Wells, John Wooley

Amanda Leigh Conner, Lee Wooley, Tori Applewhite, Krysten Keyes, Tan Graham; (front) Eliza Ingram, Beth Aiken, Marie Wooley

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Elizabeth Cole and Zachary Ring engagement party

Charles, Frances, Emily and Elizabeth Cole, Zach Ring; (front) Wilma Cole, Betty Rushton

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Elizabeth Cole, Zach Ring

Caitlin Shelton, Claire Richards, Emily Cole

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The Palisades home of Ronnie and Patti Rushton was the setting for a Mexican fiesta engagement celebration honoring Elizabeth Frances Cole and Zachary Aaron Ring. Miss Cole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hughes Cole Jr. Ring is the son of Mr. and

Zach and Sheri Ring

Mrs. Randy Eric Ring of Memphis. Co-hosts and hostesses included Jackie and Carl Franco, Lisa and Danny Gray, Paula and Martin Howard, Alice and Bob Spaulding, Jessie Spencer, and Beth and Joe Young. Shown are scenes from the party.

Heather Baker, Tanner Woodson

Claire Richards, Tanner Woodson, Kyle Richards, Lauren Chiozza, Caitlin Shelton, Heather Baker, Patrick Pierce, Emily Cole, William Mosby, Max Dornan, Erica Ring, Brooks Bankhead, Daniel Ellis; (front) Elizabeth Cole, Zach Ring

Joe and Beth Young, Danny and Lisa Gray, Jackie and Carl Franco, Paula Howard, Jessie Spencer, Patti and Ronnie Rushton; (front) Zach Ring, Elizabeth Cole

Lynn Dixon, Gean Claire Belknap

Emily and Elizabeth Cole, Zach and Erica Ring

Emily Cole, Betty Rushton, Frances and Elizabeth Cole, Sheri Ring, Nicki Knight, Erica Ring

Kyle and Claire Richards, Lauren Chiozza, Heather Baker, Tanner Woodson, Caitlin Shelton

Frances Cole, Betty Rushton, Nicki Knight, Sheri Ring

Lisa Gray, Paula Howard, Frances Cole, Tammy Pearson

Erica Ring, Heather Baker, Emily Cole

Heather Baker, Caitlin Shelton

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MKF UPTOWN DRAWDOWN The $10,000 Uptown Drawdown benefiting the Mississippi Kidney Foundation was held at the Country Club of Jackson. Wilson Stribling and Kent Wilkinson were masters of ceremony. In addition to the drawdown the cocktail buffet included a silent auction, art extravaganza and music by Meet the Press.

Robert Pooley, Amy See

Blair and Leslie Bingham, Charles Parrott

Oliver and Emily Banks, Steve and Janie Ramsey, Stephanie and Brian Rippe

Melzana and Jerry Fuller

Sandy and Mac Temple

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Mike and Diane Wigton, Kathy and Andy Warring, Charlene and John Honigfort

Dorsey and Susan Carson, Lynn and Chris Lamb

Linda and Billy Brunt

Jimmy Blackwood, Belmont and Frank Trapp

Kim Lyle, Jane Howell, David Lyle

Stephanie and Derrick Tesseneer

Wayne and Cynthia Thomas

MKF UPTOWN DRAWDOWN Van and Susu Anderson

Quint Withers, Sherrie Sutherland

Mike Flood, Kathleen Liebert, Bean Sulser, Fran and Ralph Flood, Fred Sulser

Jan and Armin Moeller

Robin and George Gunn

Kathryn and Lee Sams

Jeremy and Natalie Hutto, Mary Linley and Andrew Sweat

Pope and Jeanette Kelly

Jacqueline and Arthur Thompson

Evan Applegate, Katie Fridmanski Seth and Katy Hedglin, Kristen and Sidney Allen

Kevin Adams, Pam Gregory, Mike and Christy Stephens

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MKF UPTOWN DRAWDOWN Jean Frazure, Genie Wheeler

Kim and David Lyle

Caroline Mooney, Tommy Ostenson

David and Cassie Carroll

Mohit Ahuja, Jessica Holy, Stephanie and Derrick Tesseneer

Mary Elizabeth and Josh Evans, Anna Sweat, Jonathan Day, Liz Lancaster George Patton, Gail and John Sweat

Jeannie and Jeff Kelso

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Gary Conley, Lynda Richards

Joyce and Gary Franco

Danny Thomas, Johnny Maloney, Tommy Ferguson

Pat and Cynthia Temples, Armin and Jan Moeller

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MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE SILENT AUCTION The Montessori Children’s House annual silent auction was held in the Devlin home at Reunion Golf and Country Club. All proceeds go toward building an outdoor classroom for the children to expose them to their natural organic environment.

Sharon Errickson, Sarah Lofton

Sally Hodges, Rajita Moss

Jason and Becky Scoby, Chelsea and Jeremy Wells

Corey and Kelli Jones, Alston and Liz Johnson Ashley and Ben Wadlington

Stephanie Frazier, Dale and Teresa Kilpatrick

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Sandy Drea, Kyle and Kat Cook

Salena Edwards, Amy Barker, Ashley Bates

Jyo Yerra, Denise Wissel

Rob Dyess, Michael Barker, John Lofton

Mitch and Erin Bleske

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Matt Deming, Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson, Laura Endt, Courtney Dean, Kelsey Daniel

Sharon Errickson, Courtney Milan

Joe and Mindy Collins

Matthew and Fanasy Deming Salena Edwards, John Lofton

Kelsey Daniel, Teresa Kilpatrick

Rajita Moss, Indrani Sai

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MISSISSIPPI OPERA GUILD MEMBERS PARTY The Mississippi Opera Guild members party was held recently at the Municipal Art Gallery. The party theme was “The Elixir of Love,” named after the opera production at Thalia Mara Hall.

Mike Mathews, Betty Bivins

Harriet Kuykendall, Sandy McKellar

Judy Ferguson, Jay Dean, Eula Stanley

Rachel Danforth, Angel Butler, Danielle Adams, Barbara Fortenberry

Dan and Melissa Carleton, Franziska Munz, Mary Carleton

Shirley Sanders Flowers, Sandy McKellar

Michael Raff, Muller Addkison

Bobby and Bill Henley, Shirley Sanders Flowers

Bill Dillard, Betty Bivins, Charles Ferguson

Dick Wilson, Lester Senter Wilson, Michael Raff 68

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Lee and Charles Jackson

MISSISSIPPI OPERA GUILD MEMBERS PARTY

Zora and Ken Strickland

Bobbye Henley, Ouida Holland

Jay Dean, Royce and Sherry Boyer, Michael Raff

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Mena Applewhite, Leanne Ford

CHI OMEGA ALUMNAE LUNCHEON The Metro Jackson Chi Omega alumnae held a spring luncheon recently at the Country Club of Jackson. Sam Haskell, author of “Promises I Made My Mother,” offered the program. Suzanne Best, Ginny Lloyd, Laura Walters

Pam Welsh, Kathleen Gordon, Gigi Welsh, Elizabeth Hannon

Lesle Petro, Pam Welsh, Nena Carmody

Lucy Gault, Mary Scanlon, Alicen Blanchard, Renee Ebner

Lauren Breazeale, Beth Hamilton

Jennifer Kennon, Jennifer Clune

Beth Crasto, Ashley Meena Chris Carmichael, Lucy Gault

Elizabeth Bryant, Jennifer Yarborough

Sally Carmichael, Bettye Sullivan 70

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CHI OMEGA ALUMNAE LUNCHEON Joanne Mathison, Elizabeth Upchurch, Lauren Breazeale

Laurel Donahoo, Mary Hunt Miller

Susan Garrard, Alicen Blanchard Blair Hedeman, Laurie Raines, Missy Wyatt

Terri Guthrie, Mary Donnelly Haskell, Pam Bass Finnegan

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Lisa and Grant Nooe

TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI: HOMEGROWN HUNGER RELIEF The 25th annual Taste of Mississippi: Homegrown Hunger Relief was held recently at Highland Village. The event offered samplings from several metro area restaurants, a live and silent auction featuring local artwork, dinners and merchandise, and live music. All of the proceeds benefit Stewpot Community Services. James Hendrix, Susan McMullan, Linda Brune

Georganna Keenum, Marshall Ramsey, Pat Thompson

Cindy Cobb, Kathy Stone, Dan Davis, Jamie Woods

Mike and Denise Upton, Kathy and Joe Russell, Carole Richardson

Ashley Lacoste, Marshall Magee, Kathy Howard

Lauren and Paul Younger

Carolyn and Gaither Rowe, Alan Lange Brandon and Loraine Smith

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William Randolph, Kevin Elders, Todd Allen

Linnae Hartley, Lisa Nicholas

TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI: HOMEGROWN HUNGER RELIEF Angela Gregory, Jackie Clanton, Janet Carmichael

Kevin and Shannon Hahn, Walker and Candace Tann

Alli Sherman, Whitney Bolen

Paula and Bobby May, Donna and Bob May

Chris Moore, Anna Catherine Cordle

Megan Shaw, Jessica Manzo, Pam Magee

Ellen Williams, Vickie Gerrard, Sarah and Ken Boyd

Bryan and Jane Anna Barksdale

Thomas Roots, Cassandra Warren, Sandra Gowdy

Karma and Scott Williams

Kacey and Matt Ginn

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TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI: HOMEGROWN HUNGER RELIEF Don and Becky Potts

Selena Johnson, Latara Carter Melissa and Tony DiFatta, Dorsey and Susan Carson

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THE HIGH NOON LUNCHEON CLUB The High Noon Luncheon Club celebrated its 65th anniversary recently at the Country Club of Jackson. President Betty Sullivan offered the invocation and introduced charter members Betty Edwards, Charlotte Womack and Jean Noel. Sally Carmichael spoke about the background of the club and its beginning in April 1947. Former members of The Junior League of Jackson choral group Joyful Noise presented the program.

Clara Frances Harding

Jean Noel, Betty Edwards, Charlotte Womack

Ann Holifield, Susan Garner, Virginia Campbell, Dot Taylor; (seated) Emily Lowry, Sally Carmichael

Rose Batte, Barbara Jones, Sugar Woodbridge, Charlotte Charles

Elizabeth Dean, Robin Edwards, Phylis Williams

Peggy Cannada, Rosemary Harrison, Beverly Jones, Marcelle Milner, Helen Rogers, Harriet Humphreys

Virginia Shackelford, Marge Martin, Lauren Matlock, Chris Carmichael

Trisha Miller, Alice Reisling

Sustaining members of the Junior League of Jackson singing group Joyful Noise (from left, back) Robyn Farber, Melissa Ridgway, Olivia Neill, Robin Browning, Jayne Westbrook, Margaret Tohill, Victoria Clark, Beth Wilson; (middle row) Cathey Russell, Carol Ann Carter, Kelley Fenelon, Kathy Scott; (front) Elizabeth Raulston, Katie Houston, Jackie Peets july 2012

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CANCER LEAGUE GALA “CANCER UNMASKED” The American Cancer Society’s Cancer League gala, ‘Cancer Unmasked,’ was held recently at the Arts Center of Mississippi.

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Lisa and Vitor Morales, Lynette McBrayer

Joe and Judy Rankin, Sloan Tyner

Jennifer and Patrick Wooten Steven and Alexa Wier, John and Patty Zupko

Joel and Tracy Bianchi, Catron and Mark Williams

George and Pamela Hancock Kette

Mildred Ridgway, Stennis Wells, Edward O’Connor

George and Mary Elizabeth Smith

Mary Tison and Jay Brown

Larry Rowlett, Jennifer Ballard 76

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Deidra O’Connor, Sandy Norton, Diane Boyt

Ginny and George Williams

CANCER LEAGUE GALA “CANCER UNMASKED” Leslie and David Hancock

Cathy Underwood, Kellye Piro

Lynda and Eric Balfour

Kathryn Molpus, Katherine Youngblood Caroline, April, Kevin and Will Nall

Kathy Causey, Connie Shoemaker, Amy Sharpe, Kimberly Pierce, Lynda Balfour Rick and Linda Stubblefield

Casey and Lindsay Westbrook

DeeDee and Bob Moore

Rita Cockrell, Gene Crosby

Bob and Laurie Williams

Gary Zwain, Olive Crotwell

Deneice and David Border

Janae Eberhardt, TJ Harvey july 2012

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SANTE SOUTH WINE AND DINE LADIES LUNCHEON International wine personality Bartholomew Broadbent, local chefs, and sommeliers Lesley McHardy and Kelly Boutwell presented Sante South’s Wine and Dine Ladies Luncheon recently at Table 100.

Patty Dunn, Sandra Bonom

Norm Rush, Kelly Boutwell, Bartholomew Broadbent, Val Spellman, Lesley McHardy

Stacey Stracener, Amy Elder

Kim Schlagel, Melissa Kelly

Candy Spurzem, Jancsi Artz, Carol English

Carolyn White, Ginger Raff, Julie Bonom

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Margaret Bucci, Tacy Rayburn, Jenny Breaux

Brenda Jones, Mysty Scalia, Alese Jones

Libby Bounds, Jane Swanson

Pam Mitchell, Donna Hauptman, Karen Bean

Haley Birmingham, Christine Wilkes

SANTE SOUTH WINE AND DINE LADIES LUNCHEON Kimberly Griffin, Mandy Beach

Nancy Majure, Pat Weir, Gina Halfacre

Linda Niemi, Robin Smith

Lynn Flannigan, Beth Mayeaux

Debbie Battle, Wanda Hoopes, Pam Wilson

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CURIOUS GEORGE AT THE MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART The Mississippi Museum of Art launched an exhibition earlier this year entitled Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey. The show featured nearly 80 original Curious George drawings with a special preview party at the museum.

Bettye Jolly, Jack Garner

Cathie Moore, Ann Bittick, Ivy Alley

Ann Harkins, Roy Campbell, Nan Graves Goodman

Bill Hill, Bill Kopp, Susan Hill, Dianne and Mike Bush

Jim and Emily Dossett

Midge and Howard Samsel

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Tommy Williams, Betti Watters

Jana Brady, Mindy Kunz, Stephanie Palmertree

Susan Shands Jones, Elise Williams

Michael, Sarah and Rabb Bentley

Gabe Harrison, Allison England

CURIOUS GEORGE AT THE MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART Faye and Bill Johnston

Jana Brady, Betsy Bradley

Mike and Mary Jabaley Lindsay and Nathan Meador

Susan Garrard, Carol Peaster

David and Gloria Harvey, Richard Ladner

William and Cambi Burnham

Linda Dongieux, Thelma Anderson

Betsy Bradley, Curious George, Jana Brady

Ken Barton, Betsy Bezat

Alston and Lauren Ludwig

Robin Smith, Julian Rankin

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DEBUTANTE MOTHERS’ CLUB SPRING LUNCHEON The Debutante Mothers’ Club of Mississippi spring luncheon was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The event featured Martha Hall Foose: “A Southern Woman in the Kitchen.” She was signing her new cookbook, “A Southerly Course.” Kathy Henry, Angela Stephens, Anita Alexander

Susie Brabec, Anita Alexander

Becky Ivison, Jackie Root, Jean Bush

Shannon Collins, Mary Anne Lefoldt, Cheryl Welch, Frances Cole, Bonnie Wiggers, Maury Ball, Susie Brabec, Becky Ivison

Mary Anne Lefoldt, Maury Ball, Frances Cole, Shannon Collins, Susie Brabec, Becky Ivison, Bonnie Wiggers, Martha Foose Kay Rockett, Barbara Boone

Lynn Grenfell, Debbie Griffin, Janie Purvis

Keller Ray, Irene Mangum

Robin Farber, Beth Kennedy

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Shari Culver, Barbara Carraway, Pam Butts

DEBUTANTE MOTHERS’ CLUB SPRING LUNCHEON Susie Brabec, Sylvia Tighe, Shannon Collins

Carolyn Kemp, Virginia Burrell, Diane Kemp

Jordon Jones Yerger, Jane Jones Mary Sue Mitchell, Pat Ross, Susan Payne

Robin Tucker, June Stone, Cheryl Miller, Angela Stephens

Julie Phillips, Alice Nicholas, Gayla Rawls, Robin Tucker, Sandra Barnes, Marty May, Anna Liddell

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DINNERS A LA ART ‘It’s Madness,’ a dinners a la art fund-raiser for the Mississippi Museum of Art, was held recently in the Eastover home of Gloria Walker. The event featured a cooking demonstration by Chef Derek Emerson, silent auction, and a presentation by artist Glennray Tutor.

Marion Tutor, Gloria Walker; (front) Glenn Ray Tutor

Geraldine Brookins, Willie McCall

Risa Moriarty, Marion Tutor, Jack Moriarty

Andrew and Barbara Malinson, Olivia and Jerry Host

Margaret Vise, Steve Edds, Babs Hardy, Lois Russell

Bill Painter, Roy Campbell, Harry Walker

Derek Emerson, Steve Edds

Laurie Smith, Steve and Anne Rogers

Brad Smith, Roy Campbell

Mike and Gina O’Connell, Deery and Harry Walker

Sally Hederman, Marion Tutor

Barbara Malinson, Jane Lancaster july 2012

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